6-K 1 d380543d6k.htm FORM 6-K Form 6-K
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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 March, 2017

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  ☒            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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If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-             

 

 

 

 


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Item        Page  

1.

 

Ratio Analysis of the Interim Consolidated Financial Statement

     1  

2.

 

Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

     7  

3.

 

Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss

     9  

4.

 

Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

     11  

5.

 

Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow

     12  

6.

 

Unaudited Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statement

     13  
 

Annex: Press Release

  

 


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Ratio Analysis of the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2017

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

   03-31-2017
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2016
ThU.S.$
 

Current assets

     2,748,988        2,722,360  

Non-current assets

     11,121,432        11,283,821  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

     13,870,420        14,006,181  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities

   03-31-2017
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2016
ThU.S.$
 

Current liabilities

     1,306,061        1,346,064  

Non-current liabilities

     5,575,114        5,660,834  

Non–parent participation

     45,201        44,032  

Net equity attributable to parent company

     6,944,044        6,955,251  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total net equity and liabilities

     13,870,420        14,006,181  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of March 31, 2017, total assets decreased MU.S.$136 compared to December 31, 2016, equivalent to a 0.97% variation. This deviation was driven mainly by decreases in the balance of biological assets and inventories.

In turn, total liabilities decreased by MU.S.$126 mainly due to a decrease in accounts payable, deferred tax liabilities and liabilities.

The main financial and operational indicators as of the dates and periods indicated below are as follows:

 

Liquidity ratios

   03-31-2017      12-31-2016  

Current Liquidity (current assets / current liabilities)

     2.10        2.02  

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

     1.24        1.16  

Debt indicators

   03-31-2017      12-31-2016  

Debt to equity ratio (total liabilities / equity)

     0.98        1.00  

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

     0.19        0.19  

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

     0.81        0.81  
     03-31-2017      03-31-2016  

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

     (0.18      2.14  

Activity ratio

   03-31-2017      12-31-2016  

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

     3.05        2.99  

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

     4.15        3.97  

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

     117.93        120.42  

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

     86.64        90.68  

 

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Ratio Analysis of the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2017

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

 

 

As of March 31, 2017, the short-term debt represented 19% of total liabilities (19% as of December 31, 2016).

Our financial expenses coverage ratio decreased from 2.14 to (0.18), mainly due to the higher earnings before taxes for the period ended March 31, 2017, compared to the same period of 2016.

 

  b) Statements of profit or loss

Income before income tax

Income before income tax registered a loss of approximately MU.S.$71 compared to a profit of approximately MU.S.$80 in the same period of 2016. The negative variation of MU.S.$151 is explained by the factors described in the following table:

 

Item

   MU.S.$  

Gross margin

     48  

Distribution and Administrative Expenses

     (27

Other income/ expenses per function (*)

     (183

Others

     11  
  

 

 

 

Net change in income before income tax

     (151
  

 

 

 

 

(*) Net loss for forest fires of MU.S.$178.

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

 

Revenues

   03-31-2017
ThU.S.$
     03-31-2016
ThU.S.$
 

Pulp

     579,356        525,831  

Timber

     624,263        591,740  

Forestry

     19,635        22,250  

Other

     10,482        6,204  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total revenues

     1,233,736        1,146,025  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sales costs

   03-31-2017
ThU.S.$
     03-31-2016
ThU.S.$
 

Wood

     186,765        188,850  

Forestry work

     149,638        131,728  

Depreciation and amortization

     95,626        87,429  

Other costs

     439,590        423,819  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total sales costs

     871,619        831,826  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Profitability index

   03-31-2017      12-31-2016  

Profitability on equity

     (2.59      3.19  

Profitability on assets

     (1.30      1.57  

Return on operating assets

     3.58        2.21  

Profitability ratios

   03-31-2017      03-31-2016  

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

     (0.40      0.46  

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

     (45,272      52,919  

Gross margin (ThU.S.$)

     362,117        314,199  

Financial costs (ThU.S.$)

     (59,872      (70,285

 

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

 

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March 31, 2017

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

 

 

EBITDA

   03-31-2017
MU.S.$
     03-31-2016
MU.S.$
 

Gain (loss)

     (43.3      52.9  

Finance costs

     59.9        70.3  

Financial income

     (6.4      (11.3

Expenses for income tax

     (25.6      27.4  

EBIT

     (17.4      139.3  

Depreciation and amortization

     105.0        94.6  

EBITDA

     87.5        233.8  

Cost at fair value of the harvest

     70.5        70.6  

Gain from changes in fair value of biological assets

     (43.3      (50.5

Exchange difference

     (1.5      1.1  

Others*

     178.4        0.0  

Adjusted EBITDA

     291.7        252.8  

 

* 2017: Forest loss provision of MU.S.$178.4.
* 2016: Forest loss provision of MU.S.$0 for the period ended March 31, 2017. As of December 21, 2016 the amount was MU.S.$15.2.

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.

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

Pulp prices gained strength throughout the first quarter and surpassed our preliminary estimates. Demand remained active worldwide, evidenced by the increase in shipments of long fiber and short fiber in March by 5.6% and 7.3% respectively, compared to the same month of last year. The startup of OKI Mill’s Line 1 did not have an impact on prices as demand efficiently absorbed the incoming supply. OKI Mill’s Line 2 has recently started but impact in prices is yet to be seen. In Asia, average prices in both fibers followed an upward trend. Europe, on the other hand, remained subdued throughout the first months of the year, reacting to changes in supply and demand at a much slower rate. This delay is mainly due to the fact that European prices are generally indexed to list prices which are already lagged in comparison to market prices. Discounts in this market are also negotiated once a year, which means that any increase in discounts shows a slight decrease in net price as prices continue to adjust to the market.

 

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In Asia, prices showed a gain compared to last quarter as well as compared to the same quarter of last year. Long fiber average prices increased U.S.$ 70 per ton or approximately 12%, while short fiber prices increased approximately U.S.$ 80 per ton or 15%. Despite a slight downturn in demand growth in China compared to last quarter, demand levels remain active. The Chinese government policies to stimulate internal consumption are showing results: paper producers are operating close to 100% of their plant capacity, compared to 65% to 80% a few months ago. Many production facilities did not even stop during the Chinese New Year to meet demand, even though costs per worker can increase up to three times during this holiday. Prices for paper have also surged as producers have been able to transfer their higher costs to the final client. Growing demand for these final products has sparked new interest in investments for the paper industry, with many new projects shortening their ramp up timelines. Other Asian countries such as Korea have not had the same dynamic: paper producers’ margins have been waning as they have not had the same luck in obtaining higher selling prices for their products.

Oversupply in the tissue and printing & writing paper markets located in Europe have hindered paper producers to push for higher prices. However, pulp prices did follow the positive international trend, with average prices in long fiber increasing U.S.$ 25 per ton or 4%, and short fiber increasing U.S.$ 90 per ton or 14%. Despite a larger increase in short fiber prices in Europe compared to Asia, Asian margins continue to surpass European margins. In general, pulp producers have preferred to continue selling within the European market, considering container shipping costs from Europe to Asia have surged, especially those destined to China. Local long fiber pulp producers such as those located in Scandinavia have therefore decided to sell within Europe rather than seek Asian markets, dampening the increase in prices in this fiber.

Latin American markets have not had any significant change compared to last quarter, chiefly following international price trends, with the exception of Brazil and Venezuela. The new Klabin pulp mill continues to place pressure on local long fiber prices in Brazil as its ramp up progresses. On the other hand, in Venezuela import licenses have not been approved, and many local paper producers are at risk of downtime for lack of raw material.

During the quarter, the maintenance stoppage of our Constitución Mill was moved up from the end of the second quarter to the first quarter, due to the forest fires that affected the nearby region where this mill is located. The mill was not affected with the forest fires, but a stoppage was mandated as a safety precaution. There were no other maintenance stoppages that affected this quarter.

Timber Division

Sawn timber markets had a depressed quarter compared to the fourth quarter of 2016 and the first quarter of 2016. Despite the forest fires in Chile during this year, which damaged our El Cruce Sawmill, our other sawmills were able to pick up the pace and absorb the lack in production. Because of this, production remained within normal levels. Prices remained fairly stable in sawn timber and remanufactured sawn timber, increasing by 1.3% and 1.7% respectively, quarter on quarter. On the other hand, sawn timber sales volume decreased by 15.3% compared to last quarter. Remanufactured products helped counteract this negative effect, increasing sales volume by 6.6%. Sawn timber sales to our Asian markets have remained buoyant, with sales to Taiwan and China leading the way. The Middle East has had better demand levels and lower freight costs, which has enabled us to negotiate better price levels and receive better margins.

 

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Panels

Plywood production was solid throughout the quarter despite setbacks in wood supply after the forest fires. Sales were also steady, with plywood sales volume increasing 7.0%, partially offset by a decrease in prices of 0.8% compared to last quarter.

Composite panel markets showed improvement in sales volume and average prices compared to last quarter. Overall, MDF panels (“MDF”) increased its sales volume by 3.7% and its prices by 1.6%, while PB panels (“PB”) increased its sales volume by 4.3% and its price by 1.3%.

In North America, sales volume surged thanks to MDF and PB sales. Prices fluctuated around the same levels as last quarter, slightly declining when compared to the same quarter of last year. The MDF moldings market remained stable throughout the quarter.

In Brazil, volumes continued stressed, especially PB which declined 14% compared to the quarter before due to a more depressed industrial channel. Prices, however, rose steadily 4% in MDF and 5% for PB. Compared to the same quarter of last year, prices have risen for both MDF and PB approximately 30%, showing signs of recovery for the Brazilian market. In Argentina, despite increasing prices, sales volume declined. PB was the most affected, with prices increasing 2% but sales volume decreasing 14% quarter on quarter. Other Latin American markets lost dynamism during the quarter, evidenced by less overall sales in these markets.

5. ANALYSIS OF CASH FLOW

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

 

     03-31-2017
ThU.S.$
     03-31-2016
ThU.S.$
 

Positive (negative) Cash flow

     

Cash flow from operating activities

     181,196        227,163  

Cash flow from (used in) financing activities:

     

Loan and bond obtention and payments

     (46,628      35,887  

Dividend payments

     (785      —    

Others

     3        (380

Cash flow from (used in) investment activities:

     

Incorporation and sale of property, plant and equipment

     (68,966      (77,325

Incorporation and sale of biological assets

     (45,926      (36,772

Incorporation and sale of intangible assets

     (4,640      (521

Others

     (2      1,225  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Positive (negative) Net cash flow

     14,252        149,277  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The financing cash flow had a negative balance of MU.S.$47 in the current period compared to a positive balance of MU.S.$35 in the same period of 2016. Such decrease was mainly due to an increase in bank loans received and a decrease in loan payments.

In relation to the flow of investment at the end of the current period, there was a negative balance of MU.S.$119 compared to a negative balance of MU.S.$113 for the same period in 2016, mainly due to greater disbursements for plantations in the current period and the purchase of intangibles, offset by lower payments in purchases of property, plant and equipment purchases.

 

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6. MARKET RISK ANALYSIS

In respect of the economic risks resulting from interest rate variations, the Company maintains, as of March 31, 2017, a ratio of fixed rate debt to total consolidated debt of approximately 86.8%, 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 result, exposure to changes in the exchange rate has decreased significantly.

In the report to the Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2017, a detailed analysis of the risks associated with the business of Arauco is available (See Note 23).

 

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Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2017

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

 

 

INTERIM CLASSIFIED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

 

            03-31-2017     

12-31-2016

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

Assets

        

Current Assets

        

Cash and cash equivalents

     5        608,505        592,253  

Other current financial assets

     23        4,186        5,201  

Other current non-financial assets

     25        170,622        144,915  

Trade and other current receivables

     23        723,961        701,610  

Accounts receivable due from related companies

     13        9,952        12,505  

Current Inventories

     4        825,605        852,612  

Current biological assets

     20        299,931        306,117  

Current tax assets

        103,286        104,088  

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

        2,746,048        2,719,301  

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

     22        2,940        3,059  

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

        2,940        3,059  

Total Current Assets

        2,748,988        2,722,360  

Non-Current Assets

        

Other non-current financial assets

     23        15,868        8,868  

Other non-current non-financial assets

     25        109,108        130,319  

Trade and other non-current receivables

     23        16,332        14,273  

Accounts receivable due from related companies, non-current

     13        957        957  

Investments accounted for using equity method

     15-16        461,186        446,548  

Intangible assets other than goodwill

     19        90,767        89,497  

Goodwill

     17        75,840        74,893  

Property, plant and equipment

     7        6,898,149        6,919,495  

Non-current biological assets

     20        3,446,550        3,592,874  

Deferred tax assets

     6        6,675        6,097  

Total Non-Current Assets

        11,121,432        11,283,821  

Total Assets

        13,870,420        14,006,181  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

 

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INTERIM CLASSIFIED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION (continued)

 

          03-31-2017    

12-31-2016

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

Equity and liabilities

       

Liabilities

       

Current Liabilities

       

Other current financial liabilities

   23      674,275       697,452  

Trade and other current payables

   23      506,463       537,891  

Accounts payable to related companies

   13      7,444       3,831  

Other current provisions

   18      438       842  

Current tax liabilities

        2,723       1,641  

Current provisions for employee benefits

   10      5,315       5,244  

Other current non-financial liabilities

   25      109,403       99,163  

Total Current Liabilities other than assets included in disposal groups classified as held for sale

        1,306,061       1,346,064  

Total Current Liabilities

        1,306,061       1,346,064  

Non-Current Liabilities

       

Other non-current financial liabilities

   23      3,821,387       3,870,914  

Other non-current provisions

   18      38,829       38,138  

Deferred tax liabilities

   6      1,591,030       1,631,065  

Non-current provisions for employee benefits

   10      61,099       60,084  

Other non-current non-financial liabilities

   25      62,769       60,633  

Total Non-Current Liabilities

        5,575,114       5,660,834  

Total Liabilities

        6,881,175       7,006,898  

Equity

   3     

Issued capital

        353,618       353,618  

Retained earnings

        7,274,554       7,329,675  

Other reserves

        (684,128     (728,042

Equity attributable to parent company

        6,944,044       6,955,251  

Non-controlling interests

        45,201       44,032  

Total Equity

        6,989,245       6,999,283  

Total Equity and Liabilities

        13,870,420       14,006,181  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

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INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PROFIT OR LOSS

 

         

January-March

Unaudited

 
        2017     2016  
     Note    ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$  

Statements of profit or loss

       

Revenue

   9      1,233,736       1,146,025  

Cost of sales

   3      (871,619     (831,826

Gross profit

        362,117       314,199  

Other income

   3      48,332       58,017  

Distribution costs

   3      (124,010     (112,486

Administrative expenses

   3      (120,350     (105,109

Other expense

   3      (193,116     (20,509

Profit (loss) from operating activities

        (27,027     134,112  

Finance income

   3      6,413       11,312  

Finance costs

   3      (59,872     (70,285

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

   15      8,131       4,038  

Exchange rate differences

        1,461       1,109  

Profit before income tax

        (70,894     80,286  

Income Tax

   6      25,622       (27,367

Net Profit (loss)

        (45,272     52,919  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net profit attributable to

       

Net profit attributable to parent company

        (45,608     52,174  

Net profit attributable to non-controlling interests

        336       745  

Net Profit (loss)

        (45,272     52,919  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share (in U.S.$ per share)

       

Basic earnings per share from continuing operations

        (0.4030412     0.4610654  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share

        (0.4030412     0.4610654  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings per diluted shares (in U.S.$ per share)

       

Earnings per diluted share from continuing operations

        (0.4030412     0.4610654  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings per diluted share

        (0.4030412     0.4610654  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

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INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

           

January-March

Unaudited

 
     Note      2017
ThU.S.$
    2016
ThU.S.$
 

Net profit

        (45,272     52,919  

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

       

Other comprehensive income before tax actuarial gain (losses) on defined benefit plans

        (88     (2,041

Share of other comprehensive income of associates and joint ventures accounted for using equity method

        (100     (927

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

        (188     (2,968

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        33,721       88,907  

Other Comprehensive Income before tax exchange differences on translation

        33,721       88,907  

Cash flow hedges

       

Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, before tax

     23        17,710       5,986  

Recycle of cash flow hedges to profit or loss before tax

     23        (2,287     (2,616

Other Comprehensive Income before tax Cash flow hedges

        15,423       3,370  

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

        49,144       92,277  

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

       

Income tax relating to actuarial losses on defined benefit plans

        10       562  

Income tax relating to share of other comprehensive income of associates and joint ventures accounted for using equity method

        10       227  

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

     23        (4,226     (1,378

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

     23        (4,226     (1,378

Other comprehensive (loss) income

        44,750       88,720  

Comprehensive (loss) income

        (522     141,639  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive Income attributable to

       

Comprehensive (loss) income, attributable to owners of parent company

        (1,694     138,597  

Comprehensive (loss) income, attributable to non-controlling interests

        1,172       3,042  

Total comprehensive (loss) income

        (522     141,639  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

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Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2017

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

 

 

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

 

Unaudited

03-31-2017

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

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

Opening balance at 01-01-2017

     353,618        (703,886     1,096       (20,752     (4,500     (728,042     7,329,675       6,955,251       44,032       6,999,283  

Changes in Equity:

                     

Comprehensive income

                     

Net profit

                  (45,608     (45,608     336       (45,272

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

        32,885       11,197       (78     (90     43,914         43,914       836       44,750  

Comprehensive income

     —          32,885       11,197       (78     (90     43,914       (45,608     (1,694     1,172       (522

Dividends

                  (9,513     (9,513     (3     (9,516

Changes in equity

     —          32,885       11,197       (78     (90     43,914       (55,121     (11,207     1,169       (10,038

Closing balance at 03-31-2017

     353,618        (671,001     12,293       (20,830     (4,590     (684,128     7,274,554       6,944,044       45,201       6,989,245  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Unaudited

03-31-2016

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

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

Opening balance at 01-01-2016

     353,618        (872,770     (55,396     (16,668     (4,526     (949,360     7,204,452       6,608,710       37,735       6,646,445  

Changes in Equity:

                     

Comprehensive income

                     

Net profit

                  52,174       52,174       745       52,919  

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

        86,610       1,992       (1,479     (700     86,423         86,423       2,297       88,720  

Comprehensive income

     —          86,610       1,992       (1,479     (700     86,423       52,174       138,597       3,042       141,639  

Dividends

                  (17,901     (17,901     (32     (17,933

Increase (decrease) from transfers and other changes

                  —         —         (62     (62

Changes in equity

     —          86,610       1,992       (1,479     (700     86,423       34,273       120,696       2,948       123,644  

Closing balance at 03-31-2016

     353,618        (786,160     (53,404     (18,147     (5,226     (862,937     7,238,725       6,729,406       40,683       6,770,089  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

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Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2017

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

 

 

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - DIRECT METHOD

 

    

January-March

Unaudited

 
     2017
ThU.S.$
    2016
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

     1,321,668       1,308,350  

Other cash receipts from operating activities

     83,446       129,125  

Classes of cash payments

    

Payments to suppliers for goods and services

     (980,138     (935,629

Payments to and on behalf of employees

     (139,701     (125,310

Other cash payments from operating activities

     (19,530     (64,770

Interest paid

     (74,154     (72,296

Interest received

     3,799       3,918  

Income taxes paid

     (12,779     (13,280

Other inflows (outflows) of cash, net

     (1,847     (2,945

Net Cash flows from Operating Activities

     180,764       227,163  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows (used in) investing activities

    

Cash used for contributions and purchase of associates and joint ventures

     1       —    

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

     512       2,338  

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

     (69,046     (79,663

Purchase of intangible assets

     (4,640     (521

Proceeds from sales of other long-term assets

     220       4  

Purchase of other non-current assets

     (46,146     (36,776

Other inflows (outflows) of cash, net

     (3     1,225  

Cash flows used in Investing Activities

     (119,102     (113,393
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from (used in) Financing Activities

    

Total borrowings obtained

     5,001       208,487  

Debt obtained in long-term

     —         297  

Debt obtained in short-term

     5,001       208,190  

Repayments of borrowings

     (51,629     (172,600

Dividends paid

     (785     —    

Other outflows of cash, net

     3       (380

Cash flows used in Financing Activities

     (47,410     35,507  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

     14,252       149,277  

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     2,000       (6,591
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) of Cash and Cash equivalents

     16,252       142,686  

Cash and cash equivalents, at the beginning of the period

     592,253       500,025  

Cash and cash equivalents, at the end of the period

     608,505       642,711  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

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Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2017

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

 

 

NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF MARCH 31, 2017 AND 2016 AND DECEMBER 31, 2016

NOTE 1. PRESENTATION OF INERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Entity Information

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. Additionally, the Company is registered as a non-accelerated filer in the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the United States of America.

Forestal Cholguán S.A., a subsidiary of Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A., is also registered in the Securities Registry as No. 030.

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

Arauco is principally engaged in the production and sale of products related to the forestry and timber industries. Its main operations are focused on business areas of pulp, timber and forestry.

Arauco is controlled by Empresas Copec S.A., which owns 99.9780% of Arauco, and is registered in the Securities Registry as No. 0028. Each of the above mentioned 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 the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

The Financial Statements presented by Arauco as of March 31, 2017 are:

 

    Interim Classified Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016.

 

    Interim Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss for the periods between January 1 and March 31, 2017 and 2016

 

    Interim Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the periods between January 1 and March 31, 2017 and 2016

 

    Interim Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity for the periods between January 1 and March 31, 2017 and 2016

 

    Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the periods between January 1 and March 31, 2017 and 2016

 

    Explanatory disclosures (notes).

 

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March 31, 2017

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

 

 

Period Covered by the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

Periods between January 1 and March 31, 2017 and 2016.

Date of Approval of Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

These interim consolidated financial statements for the periods between January 1 and March 31, 2017 were approved by the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) at the Extraordinary Meeting No.569 held May 17, 2017.

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

UTA – Annual Tax Unit

ICMS – Tax movement of inventories and services (Brazil)

Functional and Presentation Currency

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

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

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

In relation to the cost of sales, although labor and services costs 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.

The presentation currency of the interim consolidated financial statements is the U.S. Dollar. Figures on these interim consolidated financial statements are presented in thousands of U.S. Dollar (“ThU.S.$”).

 

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March 31, 2017

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

 

 

Summary of significant accounting policies

 

a) Basis for preparation of interim consolidated financial statements

These interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and represent the explicit and unreserved adoption of IFRS.

Retroactive application of IFRS

On October 17, 2014, the SVS issued Circular Letter No. 856, instructing audited companies to register in fiscal year 2014 against equity the differences in assets and liabilities as a result of deferred taxes arising from the direct effect of the increase in the first category tax rates introduced by Law No. 20,780. Such accounting treatment differs from IAS 12 and therefore, represented a change to the framework for the preparation and presentation of financial information adopted up to that date.

Considering what was explained in the preceding paragraph represented a specific and temporary deviation from IFRS, as from 2016 and according to paragraph 4A of IFRS 1, Arauco has decided to apply retroactively such rules (in accordance with IAS 8 “Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors”), as if it had never stopped applying them.

Given that what was indicated in the preceding paragraph does not alter any of the accounts shown in the financial statements as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, nor the financial statements as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, in accordance with paragraph 40A of IAS 1 “Presentation of Financial Statements”, it is not necessary to present financial statements as of January 1, 2015 (third column).

The interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, except for biological assets and certain derivative 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.

 

b) Critical accounting estimates and judgments

The preparation of these 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 interim consolidated financial statements.

 

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March 31, 2017

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

 

 

-Biological Assets

The recovery of forest plantations is based on discounted cash flow models which means that the fair value of biological assets is calculated using cash flows from continuing operations on a discounted basis, 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; therefore it is 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

Goodwill represents the excess of the acquisition cost over the fair value of the Group’s holding in the identifiable net assets of the acquired subsidiary at the date of acquisition. The aforementioned fair 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. See Note 17.

-Litigation and Contingencies

Arauco and its subsidiaries are subject to certain litigation proceedings. Future impact on Arauco’s financial condition derived from such litigations is 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 are consolidated from the date on which control is obtained and up to the date that control ceases.

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

(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 Arauco holds less than the majority of voting rights in a company in which it participates, it nonetheless has the power over said company - when these voting rights are enough - to grant it in practice the ability to unilaterally direct said company’s relevant activities. Arauco 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:

 

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March 31, 2017

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

 

 

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 other than those adopted in the interim consolidated financial statements for transactions and other events in similar circumstances, appropriate adjustments are made to the interim consolidated financial statements of subsidiaries in order 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 interest is presented in the interim consolidated statement of financial position within equity, separately from the equity of the owners of the parent company.

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

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 interim consolidated statement of financial position within equity, separately from the equity of the owners of the parent company.

 

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March 31, 2017

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d) Segments

Arauco has defined its reportable 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 reportable segments according to the following business units:

 

    Pulp

 

    Timber

 

    Forestry

Refer to Note 24 for detailed financial information by reportable 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, assets and liabilities of Arauco’s operations in a 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.

 

(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 statements of profit or loss, except those which are recorded in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity such as cash flows hedging derivatives.

 

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March 31, 2017

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

 

 

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: ‘loans and receivables’ and “derivative financial instruments”. The classification depends on the nature and purpose of the financial assets and is determined at the time of initial recognition. All purchases and sales of financial assets are recognized and derecognized on the trade date, which require delivery of assets within the same time frame established by regulation or convention in the marketplace.

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 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.

Derivative financial instruments are explained in Note 1 h)

Financial liabilities

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

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.

 

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March 31, 2017

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h) Derivative financial instruments

(i) Derivative Financial Instruments - 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, currency swaps and zero cost collar contracts. The Company policy’s is to enter into derivatives contracts only for economic hedging purposes.

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 as a hedging instrument and complies with hedge accounting requirements of 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 instruments and the change in the hedged items attributable to the hedged risks are recognized in profit or loss in the corresponding line 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 interim consolidated statement of profit or loss. Amounts previously recognized in other comprehensive income 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.

 

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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 and in process products includes the cost of raw materials, direct labor, other direct costs and manufacturing overhead 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 disposal groups (groups of assets to be sold together with their directly associated liabilities) as non-current assets held for sale which as of the date of the statements of financial position are the subject of active sale efforts which are estimated to be highly probable. Non-current assets held for sale are presented separately from the other assets in the balance sheet.

These assets or disposal groups are measured at the lower of the carrying amount or the fair value less the costs to sell, and are no longer depreciated or 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:

 

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-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 acquiree or share-based payment arrangements of the Group entered into to replace share-based payment arrangements of the acquiree are measured in accordance with IFRS 3 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.

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.

A parent will present non-controlling interests in the interim 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 nor losses are recognized in the statement of profit or loss.

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 of non-controlling interests, in the recognized amounts of the acquirer’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 businesses combination achieved (“step acquisition”), recognizing in the statements of profit or loss the effects of the re-measurement of previously held equity in the acquiree.

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.

 

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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.

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 the portion corresponding to the statements of profit or loss or to the statement of 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 are recognized through consolidation of assets, liabilities and results of operations in relation to Arauco’s ownership percentage.

Investments in associates and joint ventures are presented in the interim 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.

 

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(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.

 

n) Goodwill

Goodwill is measured as the excess of the sum of the consideration transferred, the amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquired company, and the fair value of the acquirer’s previously held equity interest in the acquired company (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 statements of profit or loss.

Goodwill is not amortized but tested for impairment on annual basis.

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 acquired company are allocated to those units or group of units.

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 change in the carrying amount of goodwill in Brazil is only related to the net exchange rate differences on translation.

 

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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. 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.

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 accounts receivable. 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 nature 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.

 

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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 interim consolidated statement of profit or loss.

 

r) Income taxes and deferred taxes.

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.

Deferred income tax is recognized using liability method, on the temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the consolidated annual accounts. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates contained in laws adopted as of the date of the financial statements and that are expected to be applicable when the related deferred tax asset is realized or the deferred income tax liability is settled.

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.

 

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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.

The structure for recognizing revenue from export sales is based on the 2010 Incoterms, which are the official rules for the interpretation of commercial terms issued by the International Chamber of Commerce.

The main Incoterms used by Arauco are the following:

“CFR” (Cost and freight), where the company bears all costs including main transportation, until the products arrives at its port of destination. The risk is transferred to the purchaser once the products have been loaded onto the vessel, in the country of origin.

“CIF” (Cost Insurance & Freight), where the Company organizes and pays for external freight services and some other expenses. Arauco is no longer responsible for the products once they have been delivered to the ocean carrier company. The point of sale is the delivery of the products to the carrier chartered by the seller.

 

(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.

 

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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 reportable 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 dividends payable provision is registered for 40% of the liquid distributable profit and against a lower equity, based on the yearly resolution of the Shareholders’ Meeting.

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

 

v) Earning per share

Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing the net profit 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 long-term assets with finite useful lives are measured whenever there are any circumstances indicating that the assets have to recognize an impairment loss. Among the circumstances 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.

 

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A previously recognized impairment loss is reversed if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount, however a reversal of an impairment loss shall not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined (net of amortization or depreciation) 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 recognized an impairment loss, are reviewed at the end of each reporting period whether there are any circumstances indicating that an impairment loss previously recognized may no longer exists or has decreased.

“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

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, for which goodwill has been allocated, is tested for impairment annually or more frequently when there are circumstances indicating 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 other assets pro rata based on the carrying amount of each asset in the unit. Any impairment loss of goodwill is recognized directly in profit or loss. An impairment loss recognized for goodwill is not reversed in subsequent periods.

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 assessment 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 loss 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 profit or loss.

An allowance for doubtful accounts is established based on an analysis of the maturity of the portfolio and considering the insurance coverage on accounts receivable. Other conditions are assessed, for example, when there is objective evidence of default or delinquency in payments under the original sale terms and when the customer enters into bankruptcy or financial reorganization, and is written-off when Arauco has exhausted all levels of recovery of the receivable in a reasonable time.

 

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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 constitutes labor obligations for severance payable in all circumstances for certain of its employees with at least 5 years of work in the Company, based on the terms of the staff’s collective and individual bargaining agreements.

The related provision is an estimate of the years of service to be recognized as a future labor obligation liability, in accordance with contracts between Arauco and its employees and pursuant to actuarial valuation criteria for this type of liability. This post-employment benefit is considered a defined benefit plan.

The main factors considered for calculating the actuarial value of severance 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 related to post-employee benefits in accordance with current standards.

 

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 statements of financial position.

 

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z) Recent accounting pronouncements

 

  a) Standards, interpretations and amendments, the application of which is not yet mandatory, which have not been adopted in advance:

 

Standards and

interpretations

  

Content

  

Mandatory application
for annual periods
beginning on or after

IFRS 9   

Financial Instruments

The complete version of IFRS 9 replaces most of the guidance in IAS 39. IFRS 9 retains but simplifies the mixed measurement model and establishes three primary measurement categories for financial assets. There is now a new expected credit losses model that replaces the incurred loss impairment model used in IAS 39.

   January 1, 2018

IFRS 15

  

This standard defines a new model to recognized revenue from contracts with costumers.

  

January 1, 2018

IFRS 16

  

Leases

Specifies guidelines to recognize, measure, present and disclose leases. The standard provides a single lessee accounting model, requiring lessees to recognize assets and liabilities for all leases unless the lease term is 12 months or less or the underlying asset has a low value.

  

January 1, 2019

IFRIC 22

  

Transactions in Foreign Currency and Anticipated Considerations

Applies to a transaction in foreign currency (or partially in foreign currency) when an entity recognizes a non-financial asset or a non-financial liability arising from the payment or collection of an anticipated consideration, before recognizing the related asset, expense, or income.

  

January 1, 2018

Amendments and

improvements

  

Content

  

Mandatory application
for annual periods
beginning on or after

IAS 7   

Statement of Cash Flows

Introduces additional disclosure that enable users of financial statements to evaluate changes in liabilities arising from financial activities.

   January 1, 2017
IAS 12   

Income taxes

Clarifies the accounting for deferred tax assets relating to debt instruments measured at fair value.

   January 1, 2017
IFRS 2   

Share-based payment

Clarifies the measurement of cash settled share-based payment transactions and the accounting for amendments that change such payments to equity instruments.

   January 1, 2018
IFRS 15   

Revenue from contracts with customers.

Introduces clarifications to the guidelines and examples related to the transition towards the new rule.

   January 1, 2018
IFRS 4   

Insurance contracts

Introduces two approaches: overlap and temporary exemption of IFRS 9.

   January 1, 2018

 

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IAS 40   

Investment properties

Clarifies the requirements needed to transfer to, or from, investment properties.

   January 1, 2018
IFRS 1   

First-Time adoption of the IFRS

Suspension of short-term exceptions

   January 1, 2018
IFRS 12   

Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities.

Clarifies the scope of this rule.

   January 1, 2018
IAS 28    Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures.    January 1, 2018
IFRS 10 y IAS 28-Amendments    Sale or Contribution of assets among an Investor and its Associates or Joint Ventures.    Undetermined.

IFRS - 9 Financial Instruments.

IFRS 9 addresses the classification, measurement and derecognition of financial assets and financial liabilities. The provision includes new rules applicable to hedge accounting and a new impairment model for financial assets. The financial assets held by the Group mainly include: Mutual Fund Holdings, (hedge) Derivatives, and highly-liquid financial instruments.

Consequently, Arauco does not expect the new standard to have a significant impact in the classification and measurement of its financial assets. There will be no impact over the accounting of the group’s financial liabilities, because the new requirements only affect the accounting of financial liabilities that are recognized at fair value through profit and loss, and the group does not have such liabilities. Arauco does not intend to adopt IFRS 9 prior to its date of mandatory applicability.

IFRS 15 – Ordinary Activities’ Income from Contracts with Clients.

The new provision specifies how and when income will be recognized and increases the disclosures. The provision provides a single five-step model based on principles applicable to all contracts with clients. The provision will be in full force and effect on January 1, 2018.

Arauco is a pulp and wood supplier in the global markets. Arauco’s contracts with clients can be clearly identified on the basis of purchase orders placed by such clients. Performance obligations are regularly explicitly defined as the products are delivered in accordance with the client’s contracts.

The main contracts with clients do not include additional separate performance obligations that would substantially change the timing of income recognition in accordance to IFRS 15, compared to current income recognition practices.

IFRS 16 - Leases

IFRS 16 was issued in January, 2016. The new provision will result in recognizing practically all leases in the balance sheet, because the distinction between operational and financial leases was eliminated. Under the new provision an asset (the right to use the leased property) as well as a financial liability is recognized for lease payments. Short-term and low-value leases are an exception to this rule. This provision will be in full force and effect on January 1, 2019.

 

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According to the evaluations carried out, the adoption of the other standards, amendments and interpretations described above will not have a significant impact on Arauco’s Interim Consolidated Financial Statements during its initial application period.

NOTE 2. ACCOUTING POLICIES, CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

There have been no changes in the treatment of estimates, amendments and accounting policies with respect to same period of last year.

NOTE 3. DISCLOSURE OF OTHER INFORMATION

 

a) Disclosure of information on Issued Capital

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

100% of Capital corresponds to ordinary shares

 

     03-31-2017    12-31-2016

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
     03-31-2017    12-31-2016

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

   113,159,655

 

b) Dividends paid

As of March 31, 2017 and 2016, no dividends were paid.

The interim dividend paid in December 2016 was equivalent to 20% of the distributable net income calculated as of the end of September 2016 and was considered a decrease in the statement of changes in equity.

The final dividend paid each year, by the end of May, corresponds to 40% of the prior year distributable net profit, which takes into account the interim dividend paid

The ThU.S.$9,513 (ThU.S.$17,901 as of March 31, 2016) presented in the statement of changes in equity correspond to the minimum dividend provision recorded for the period 2017.

 

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March 31, 2017

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

 

 

The following are the dividends paid and per share amounts during the period 2016.

 

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

     12-14-2016  

Amount of Dividend    

     ThU.S.$29,572  

Number of Shares for which Dividends are Paid

     113,159,655  

Dividend per Share, Ordinary Shares

     U.S.$0.26133  

 

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

     05-11-2016  

Amount of Dividend    

     ThU.S.$99,221  

Number of Shares for which Dividends are Paid

     113,159,655  

Dividend per Share, Ordinary Shares

     U.S.$0.87683  

 

c) Disclosure of Information on Reserves

Other reserves comprise 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 net gain or loss of derivative financial instruments that complies with the requirements of hedge accounting at the end of each period.

Reserve of Actuarial 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.

 

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March 31, 2017

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

 

 

Other items in the Statements of Profit or Loss

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 March 31, 2017 and 2016:

 

     January - March  
     Unaudited  
     2017      2016  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Classes of Other Income

     

Other Income, Total

     48,332        58,017  

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

     43,257        50,475  

Net income from insurance compensation

     67        1,456  

Revenue from export promotion

     895        619  

Lease income

     1,034        819  

Gain on sales of assets

     1,966        2,878  

Access easement

     38        —    

Other operating results

     1,075        1,770  

Classes of Other Expenses by activity

     

Total of Other Expenses by activity

     (193,116      (20,509

Depreciation

     (891      (318

Legal expenses

     (253      (1,261

Impairment provision for property, plant and equipment and others

     (975      (927

Operating expenses related to plants stoppage

     (1,042      (1,539

Expenses related to projects

     (969      (62

Loss of asset sales

     (564      (247

Loss and repair of assets

     (3,719      (231

Loss of forest due to fires

     (178,361      —    

Other Taxes

     (1,867      (1,862

Research and development expenses

     (416      (563

Severance payments and evictions

     (330      (200

Fines, readjustments and interests

     (277      (152

Loss on disposal of associates

     —          (10,369

Other expenses

     (3,452      (2,778

Classes of financing income

     

Financing income, total

     6,413        11,312  

Financial income from mutual funds - term deposits

     2,698        3,241  

Financial income resulting from swap - forward instruments

     1,845        6,545  

Other financial income

     1,870        1,526  

Classes of financing costs

     

Financing costs, Total

     (59,872      (70,285

Interest expense, Banks loans

     (7,747      (8,695

Interest expense, Bonds

     (47,919      (45,684

Interest expense, other financial instruments

     (744      (10,115

Other financial costs

     (3,462      (5,791

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

     

Total

     8,131        4,038  

Investments in associates

     3,415        3,275  

Joint ventures

     4,716        763  

 

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March 31, 2017

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

 

 

The analysis of expenses by nature contained in these interim consolidated financial statements is presented below:

 

     January - March  
     Unaudited  

Cost of sales

   2017
ThU.S.$
     2016
ThU.S.$
 

Timber

     186,765        188,850  

Forestry labor costs

     149,638        131,728  

Depreciation and amortization

     95,626        87,429  

Maintenance costs

     63,988        71,806  

Chemical costs

     125,310        117,951  

Sawmill Services

     28,663        27,832  

Other Raw Materials

     44,502        56,052  

Other Indirect costs

     42,241        28,733  

Energy and fuel

     33,508        32,419  

Cost of electricity

     20,251        11,401  

Wage and salaries

     81,127        77,625  

Total

     871,619        831,826  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     January - March  
     Unaudited  
     2017      2016  

Distribution cost

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Selling costs

     9,180        7,582  

Commissions

     3,509        3,517  

Insurance

     763        920  

Provision for doubtful accounts

     1        43  

Other selling costs

     4,907        3,102  

Shipping and freight costs

     114,830        104,904  

Port services

     7,292        6,382  

Freights

     93,167        80,697  

Other shipping and freight costs

     14,371        17,825  

Total

     124,010        112,486  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     January - March  
     Unaudited  
     2017      2016  

Administrative expenses

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Wages and salaries

     50,067        42,766  

Marketing, advertising, promotion and publications expenses

     2,375        2,322  

Insurance

     4,648        5,920  

Depreciation and amortization

     8,132        6,104  

Computer services

     6,711        3,523  

Lease rentals (offices, other property and vehicles)

     4,023        2,521  

Donations, contributions, scholarships

     2,397        2,828  

Fees (legal and technical advisors)

     9,199        9,889  

Property taxes, city permits and rights

     4,305        2,723  

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

     28,493        26,513  

Total

     120,350        105,109  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

            January - March  
            Unaudited  
            2017      2016  

Expenses for

   Note      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Depreciations

     7        101,415        91,532  

Employee benefits

     10        132,290        122,097  

Amortization

     19        3,545        3,020  

 

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

 

 

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

 

Auditors fees

   03-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Audit services

     602  

Other services

  

Tax services

     179  

Others

     27  

TOTAL

     808  

Number of employees

     No. 15,737  
  

 

 

 

NOTE 4. INVENTORIES

 

     03-31-2017      12-31-2016  
     Unaudited         

Components of Inventory

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Raw materials

     9,966        61,252  

Production supplies

     101,948        102,760  

Products in progress

     53,288        59,332  

Finished goods

     499,305        468,544  

Spare Parts

     161,098        160,724  

Total Inventories

     825,605        852,612  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Inventories recognized as cost of sales at March 31, 2017 were ThU.S.$854,573 (ThU.S.$808,244 at March 31, 2016).    

In order to have the inventories recorded at net realizable value at March 31, 2017, a net increase of inventories was recognized associated with a less provision of obsolescence of ThU.S.$3,197 (ThU.S.$534 at March 31, 2016). As of March 31, 2017, the amount of obsolescence provision is ThU.S.$25,302 (ThU.S.$28,499 at December 31, 2016).

At March 31, 2017 there were inventory write-offs of ThU.S.$123 (ThU.S.$424 at March 31, 2016)

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

As of the date of these interim consolidated financial statements, there are no inventories pledged as security to report.

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

 

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

 

 

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. These 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 the amounts of cash surpluses in the short-term. 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.

 

     03-31-2017      12-31-2016  
     Unaudited         

Components of Cash and Cash Equivalents

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Cash on hand

     169        3,156  

Bank checking account balances

     162,052        146,290  

Time deposits

     289,401        247,391  

Mutual funds

     130,933        195,416  

Other cash and cash equivalents

     25,950        —    

Total

     608,505        592,253  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The risk classification of the mutual funds in effect as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 is shown below.    

 

     March 2017      March 2016  
     Unaudited         
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

AAAfm

     127,914        192,895  

AAfm

     2,983        2,521  

Non-classified

     36        —    

Total Mutual Funds

     130,933        195,416  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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NOTE 6. INCOME TAXES

The tax rates applicable in the countries in which Arauco operates are 25,5% in Chile, 35% in Argentina, 34% in Brazil, 25% in Uruguay and 34% in the United States (federal tax).

On September 29, 2014, the Official Gazette published Law No. 20,780, which introduced various amendments to the current income tax system, as well as to other taxes in Chile. The main amendment was the establishment of an option between two tax regimes: attributed income system and the partially integrated system. One of the effects of the regime selection is that it attaches a progressive increase in the First Category Tax for the fiscal years of 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 onwards, increasing to 21%, 22,5%, 24% y 25%, respectively, if the Company chooses the application of an attributed income system, or an increase to 21%, 22.5%, 24%, 25.5% y 27% for the fiscal years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and thereafter, if the Company chooses the application of the partially integrated system.

Subsequently, on February 29, 2016, the Official Gazette publishes Law No. 20,899, which introduced amendments to Law No. 20,780. Among the main amendments is the incorporation of certain limitations for applying to the attributed income system, and therefore Arauco’s Chilean companies must apply the general rule, that is, the partially integrated system.

Deferred Tax Assets

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

 

     03-31-2017      12-31-2016  
     Unaudited         

Deferred Tax Assets

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Provisions

     5,746        5,771  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Accrued Liabilities

     8,113        11,716  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Post-Employment benefits

     17,910        17,618  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Property, Plant and equipment

     11,143        9,806  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Financial Instruments

     10,233        12,699  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Tax Loss Carryforward

     74,422        50,917  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Inventories

     7,208        7,158  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Provisions for Income

     4,277        7,069  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

     4,469        4,886  

Intangible revaluation differences

     10        10  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Other Deductible Temporary Differences

     24,228        30,216  

Total Deferred Tax Assets

     167,759        157,866  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Netting presentation

     (161,084      (151,769
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Effect

     6,675        6,097  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

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.$251,686 (ThU.S.$157,403 at December 31, 2016), which are mainly originated by operational and financial losses.

 

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March 31, 2017

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

 

 

In addition, as of the closing of these interim consolidated financial statements there are ThU.S.$ 80,826 (ThU.S.$ 76,280 at December 31, 2016) of non-recoverable tax losses from companies in Uruguay as joint operations based on the participation of Arauco, for which deferred tax assets have not been recognized. The estimated recovery period exceeds the expiry date of such tax losses.

Deferred Tax Liabilities

The following table sets forth the deferred tax liabilities as of the dates indicated:

 

     03-31-2017      12-31-2016  
     Unaudited         

Deferred Tax Liabilities

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Property, Plant and Equipment

     921,555        934,892  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Financial Instruments

     7,378        7,186  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Biological Assets

     699,735        719,577  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Inventory

     32,637        31,072  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Prepaid Expenses

     44,807        42,881  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Intangible

     27,726        27,222  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Other Taxable Temporary Differences

     18,276        20,004  

Total Deferred Tax Liabilities

     1,752,114        1,782,834  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Netting presentation

     (161,084      (151,769
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Effect

     1,591,030        1,631,065  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The effect of changes in current and deferred tax liabilities related to financial hedging instruments corresponds to a debit of ThU.S.$4,226 for the period ended March 31, 2017 (compared to a credit of ThU.S.$1,378 for the period ended March 31, 2016), which is presented in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income and accumulated in Reserves for Cash Flow Hedges in the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity.

 

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

 

 

Reconciliation of deferred tax assets and liabilities

 

     Opening
Balance
01-01-2017
     Deferred tax
Expenses
(Income)
    Deferred tax of
items charged
to other
comprehensive
income
    Increase
(decrease)
Net
exchange
differences
   

Closing
balance
03-31-2017

Unaudited

 

Deferred Tax Assets

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

Deferred tax Assets relating to Provisions

     5,771        (74     —         49       5,746  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Accrued Liabilities

     11,716        (3,552     —         (51     8,113  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Post-Employment benefits

     17,618        265       10       17       17,910  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Property, Plant and equipment

     9,806        1,337       —         —         11,143  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Financial Instruments

     12,699        (286     (2,180     —         10,233  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Tax Loss Carryforward

     50,917        22,529       —         976       74,422  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Inventories

     7,158        50       —         —         7,208  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Provisions for Income

     7,069        (2,792     —         —         4,277  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

     4,886        (427     —         10       4,469  

Intangible revaluation differences

     10        —         —         —         10  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Other Deductible Temporary Differences

     30,216        (6,290     —         302       24,228  

Total Deferred Tax Assets

     157,866        10,760       (2,170     1,303       167,759  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     Opening
Balance
01-01-2017
     Deferred tax
Expenses
(Income)
    Deferred tax of
items charged
to other
comprehensive
income
    Increase
(decrease)
Net
exchange
differences
   

Closing
balance
03-31-2017

Unaudited

 

Deferred Tax Liabilities

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

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Property, Plant and Equipment

     934,892        (14,266     —         929       921,555  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Financial Instruments

     7,186        192       —         —         7,378  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Biological Assets

     719,577        (22,390     —         2,548       699,735  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Inventory

     31,072        1,565       —         —         32,637  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Prepaid Expenses

     42,881        1,926       —         —         44,807  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Intangible

     27,222        288       —         216       27,726  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Other Taxable Temporary Differences

     20,004        (1,899     —         171       18,276  

Total Deferred Tax Liabilities

     1,782,834        (34,584     —         3,864       1,752,114  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

     Opening
Balance
01-01-2016
     Deferred tax
Expenses
(Income)
    Deferred tax of
items charged
to other
comprehensive
income
    Increase
(decrease)
Net
exchange
differences
    Closing
balance
12-31-2016
 

Deferred Tax Assets

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

Deferred tax Assets relating to Provisions

     13,498        (8,019     —         292       5,771  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Accrued Liabilities

     8,535        3,181       —         —         11,716  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Post-Employment benefits

     15,480        579       1,509       50       17,618  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Property, Plant and equipment

     7,730        2,076       —         —         9,806  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Financial Instruments

     21,805        1,500       (10,606     —         12,699  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Tax Loss Carryforward

     35,751        11,498       —         3,668       50,917  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Inventories

     4,240        2,918       —         —         7,158  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Provisions for Income

     3,997        3,050       —         22       7,069  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

     4,572        261       —         53       4,886  

Intangible revaluation differences

     56        (46     —         —         10  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Other Deductible Temporary Differences

     24,587        3,593       —         2,036       30,216  

Total Deferred Tax Assets

     140,251        20,591       (9,097     6,121       157,866  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     Opening
Balance
01-01-2016
     Deferred tax
Expenses
(Income)
    Deferred tax of
items charged
to other
comprehensive
income
    Increase
(decrease)
Net
exchange
differences
    Closing
balance
12-31-2016
 

Deferred Tax Liabilities

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

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Property, Plant and Equipment

     930,608        (1,065     —         5,349       934,892  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Financial Instruments

     6,376        810       —         —         7,186  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Biological Assets

     693,103        12,642       —         13,832       719,577  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Inventory

     31,912        (840     —         —         31,072  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Prepaid Expenses

     40,907        2,078       —         (104     42,881  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Intangible

     26,419        (528     —         1,331       27,222  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Other Taxable Temporary Differences

     26,203        (9,229     —         3,030       20,004  

Total Deferred Tax Liabilities

     1,755,528        3,868       —         23,438       1,782,834  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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March 31, 2017

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

 

 

Temporary Differences

The following tables summarize the deductible and taxable temporary differences:

 

     03-31-2017      12-31-2016  
     Unaudited         

Detail of classes of Deferred Tax Temporary Differences

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

Deferred Tax Assets

     93,337           106,949     

Deferred Tax Assets - Tax loss carryforward

     74,422           50,917     

Deferred Tax Liabilities

        1,752,114           1,782,834  

Total

     167,759        1,752,114        157,866        1,782,834  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     January - March  
     Unaudited  

Detail of Temporary Difference Income and Loss Amounts

   2017
ThU.S.$
     2016
ThU.S.$
 

Deferred Tax Assets

     (11,769      (511

Deferred Tax Assets - Tax loss carryforward

     22,529        2,697  

Deferred Tax Liabilities

     34,584        (8,428

Total

     45,344        (6,242
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income Tax Expense

Income tax expense consists of the following:

 

     January - March  
     Unaudited  

Income Tax composition

   2017
ThU.S.$
     2016
ThU.S.$
 

Current income tax expense

     (20,272      (23,967

Prior period current income tax adjustments

     39        587  

Other current tax benefit (expenses)

     511        2,255  

Current Tax Expense, Net

     (19,722      (21,125

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

     26,389        (8,939

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

     18,955        2,697  

Total deferred Tax Expense, Net

     45,344        (6,242

Income Tax Expense, Total

     25,622        (27,367
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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March 31, 2017

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

 

 

The following table sets forth the current income tax expense detailed by foreign and domestic (Chile) companies at March 31, 2017 and 2016:

 

     January - March  
     Unaudited  
     2017      2016  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Foreign current income tax expense

     (7,016      (4,925

Domestic current income tax expense

     (12,706      (16,200

Total current income tax expense

     (19,722      (21,125

Foreign deferred tax expense

     8,447        (5,161

Domestic deferred tax expense

     36,897        (1,081

Total deferred tax expense

     45,344        (6,242

Total tax expense

     25,622        (27,367
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

The reconciliation of income tax expense is as follows:

 

     January - March  
     Unaudited  
     2017     2016  

Reconciliation of Income tax from Statutory Rate to Effective Tax Rate

   ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$  

Statutory domestic (Chile) income tax rate

     25.5     24.0

Tax Expense at statutory tax rate

     18,078       (19,269

Tax effect of foreign tax rates

     333       (2,419

Tax effect of revenues exempt from taxation

     13,655       792  

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

     (10,423     (8,105

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

     657       (586

Tax rate effect of adjustments for current tax of prior periods

     39       587  

Other tax rate effects

     3,283       1,633  

Total adjustments to tax expense at applicable tax rate

     7,544       (8,098

Tax expense at effective tax rate

     25,622       (27,367
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

NOTE 7. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

 

     03-31-2017      12-31-2016  
     Unaudited         

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Construction in progress

     353,611        321,031  

Land

     1,008,559        991,450  

Buildings

     2,163,135        2,169,731  

Plant and equipment

     3,195,409        3,256,348  

Information technology equipment

     23,067        24,154  

Fixtures and fittings

     10,193        9,880  

Motor vehicles

     16,152        16,858  

Other property, plant and equipment

     128,023        130,043  

Total Net

     6,898,149        6,919,495  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross

     

Construction in progress

     353,611        321,031  

Land

     1,008,559        991,450  

Buildings

     3,852,442        3,825,259  

Plant and equipment

     6,138,214        6,128,494  

Information technology equipment

     76,823        76,421  

Fixtures and fittings

     34,519        33,613  

Motor vehicles

     47,746        48,534  

Other property, plant and equipment

     152,012        153,838  

Total Gross

     11,663,926        11,578,640  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accumulated depreciation and impairment

     

Buildings

     (1,689,307      (1,655,528

Plant and equipment

     (2,942,805      (2,872,146

Information technology equipment

     (53,756      (52,267

Fixtures and fittings

     (24,326      (23,733

Motor vehicles

     (31,594      (31,676

Other property, plant and equipment

     (23,989      (23,795

Total

     (4,765,777      (4,659,145
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

As of Mach 31, 2017, there are no significant assets pledged as collateral to be disclosed in these interim consolidated financial statements.

 

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

 

 

Disbursements commitments for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment and disbursements for property, plant and equipment under construction.

 

     03-31-2017      12-31-2016  
     Unaudited         
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Amount committed for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment

     118,342        122,757  
     03-31-2017      12-31-2016  
     Unaudited         
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Disbursements for property, plant and equipment under construction

     58,750        317,159  

 

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

 

 

Reconciliation of Property, Plant and Equipment

The following tables set forth the reconciliation of the carrying amount of property, plant and equipment as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

 

Movement of Property, Plant and Equipment

Unaudited

  Construction
in progress
ThU.S.$
    Land
ThU.S.$
    Buildings
ThU.S.$
    Plant and
equipment
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 01-01-2017

    321,031       991,450       2,169,731       3,256,348       24,154       9,880       16,858       130,043       6,919,495  

Changes

                 

Additions

    58,750       11,821       1,629       7,684       43       14       15       306       80,262  

Disposals

    —         (2     (17     (203     (26     —         (279     (2,023     (2,550

Retirements

    (3,492     (9     (45     (299     —         —         (1     (46     (3,892

Depreciation

    —         —         (31,025     (75,038     (1,408     (507     (748     (767     (109,493

Impairment loss recognized in profit or loss

    —         —         —         (916     —         —         —         —         (916

Increase (decrease) through net exchange differences

    700       5,299       2,554       6,110       28       13       35       510       15,249  

Reclassification of assets held for sale

    —         —         —         (6     —         —         —         —         (6

Increase (decrease) through transfers from construction in progress

    (23,378     —         20,308       1,729       276       793       272       —         —    

Total changes

    32,580       17,109       (6,596     (60,939     (1,087     313       (706     -2,020       -21,346  

Closing balance 03-31-2017

    353,611       1,008,559       2,163,135       3,195,409       23,067       10,193       16,152       128,023       6,898,149  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Movement of Property, Plant and Equipment

  Construction
in progress
ThU.S.$
    Land
ThU.S.$
    Buildings
ThU.S.$
    Plant and
equipment
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 01-01-2016

    251,519       951,638       2,182,643       3,346,675       26,210       11,860       16,721       109,130       6,896,396  

Changes

                 

Additions

    317,159       6,350       7,966       59,997       554       269       1,281       25,618       419,194  

Disposals

    (44     (1,107     (443     (2,382     (105     —         (199     (1,607     (5,887

Retirements

    (1,754     (295     (926     (2,209     (24     (8     (30     (2,811     (8,057

Depreciation

    —         —         (122,257     (330,876     (5,352     (1,970     (3,969     (4,729     (469,153

Impairment loss recognized in profit or loss

    —         —         9       (1,254     (7     (1     —         (1,553     (2,806

Increase (decrease) through net exchange differences

    6,610       30,514       (2,388     51,224       134       116       112       3,145       89,467  

Reclassification of assets held for sale

    —         —         —         341       —         —         —         —         341  

Increase (decrease) through transfers from construction in progress

    (252,459     4,350       105,127       134,832       2,744       (386     2,942       2,850       —    

Total changes

    69,512       39,812       (12,912     (90,327     (2,056     (1,980     137       20,913       23,099  

Closing balance 12-31-2016

    321,031       991,450       2,169,731       3,256,348       24,154       9,880       16,858       130,043       6,919,495  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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March 31, 2017

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

 

 

The depreciation expense for the period ending March 31, 2017 and 2016 is as follows:

 

     January - March  
     Unaudited  
     2017      2016  

Depreciation for the year

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Cost of sales

     93,813        85,755  

Administrative expenses

     6,400        4,758  

Other expenses

     1,202        1,019  

Total

     101,415        91,532  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The useful lives of property, plant and equipment are estimated based on the expected use of the assets. The average useful lives by asset class are as follow:

 

     Years of
Useful
Life
(Average)
 

Buildings

     58  

Plant and equipment

     30  

Information technology equipment

     8  

Fixtures and fittings

     28  

Motor vehicles

     7  

Other property, plant and equipment

     14  

See Note 12 for details of capitalized borrowing costs.

 

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NOTE 8. LEASES

Arauco acting as lessee

 

     03-31-2017      12-31-2016  
     Unaudited         
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Property, Plant and Equipment under finance leases

     111,970        117,206  

Plant and equipment

     111,970        117,206  

Reconciliation of Financial Lease Minimum Payments:

 

     03-31-2017  
     Unaudited  
     Present Value  

Periods

   ThU.S.$  

Less than one year

     39,468  

Between one and five years

     70,234  

More than five years

     —    

Total

     109,702  
  

 

 

 
     12-31-2016  
     Present Value  

Periods

   ThU.S.$  

Less than one year

     40,400  

Between one and five years

     73,586  

More than five years

     —    

Total

     113,986  
  

 

 

 

Lease obligations are presented in the consolidated statements 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:

 

     03-31-2017  
     Unaudited  

Periods

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

Less than one year

     663        —          663  

Between one and five years

     1,883        —          1,883  

More than five years

     —          —          —    

Total

     2,546        —          2,546  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     12-31-2016  

Periods

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

Less than one year

     512        —          512  

Between one and five years

     353        —          353  

More than five years

     —          —          —    

Total

     865        —          865  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Finance lease receivables are presented in the consolidated statements 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 – March  
     Unaudited  

Classes of revenue

   2017
ThU.S.$
     2016
ThU.S.$
 

Revenue from sales of goods

     1,206,594        1,120,246  

Revenue from rendering of services

     27,142        25,779  

Total

     1,233,736        1,146,025  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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NOTE 10. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Classes of Benefits and Expenses by Employee

 

     January - March  
     Unaudited  
     2017      2016  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Employee expenses

     132,290        122,097  

Wages and salaries

     127,448        118,702  

Severance indemnities

     4,842        3,395  

 

     03-31-2017   12-31-2016

Discount rate

   4.50%   4.52%

Inflation

   2.92%   2.79%

Annual rate of wage growth

   5.22%   5.22%

Mortality rate (1)

   RV-2009   RV-2009

 

Sensitivities to assumptions

   ThU.S.$  

Discount rate

  

Increase in 100 bps

     (4,910

Decrease in 100 bps

     5,739  

Wage growth rates

  

Increase in 100 bps

     5,638  

Decrease in 100 bps

     (4,923

The following tables set forth the balances and the reconciliation of the present value of severance indemnities obligations as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

 

     03-31-2017      12-31-2016  
     Unaudited         
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Current

     5,315        5,244  

Non-current

     61,099        60,084  

Total

     66,414        65,328  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Reconciliation of the present value of severance indemnities obligations

   03-31-2017
Unaudited
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2016
ThU.S.$
 

Opening balance

     65,328        56,433  

Current service cost

     1,339        5,334  

Interest cost

     743        2,957  

(Gains) losses from changes in actuarial assumptions

     166        2,083  

Actuarial gains and losses arising from experience

     (90      3,503  

Benefits paid

     (1,653      (7,871

Increase (decrease) for foreign currency exchange rates changes

     581        2,889  

Closing balance

     66,414        65,328  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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NOTE 11. BALANCES IN FOREIGN CURRENCY AND FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE IMPACT IN PROFIT OR LOSS.

 

     03-31-2017      12-31-2016  
     Unaudited         
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Total Current Assets

     2,748,988        2,722,360  

Cash and Cash Equivalents

     608,505        592,253  

U.S Dollar

     473,578        524,426  

Euro

     6,453        2,357  

Brazilian Real

     42,643        47,696  

Argentine Pesos

     6,237        4,046  

Other currencies

     4,778        3,327  

Chilean Pesos

     74,816        10,401  

Other current financial assets

     4,186        5,201  

U.S Dollar

     3,861        4,879  

Argentine Pesos

     325        315  

Other currencies

     —          7  

Other current non-financial assets

     170,622        144,915  

U.S Dollar

     73,264        62,246  

Euro

     104        71  

Brazilian Real

     23,943        22,537  

Argentine Pesos

     12,543        12,261  

Other currencies

     3,413        3,500  

Chilean Pesos

     57,355        44,300  

Trade and other current receivables

     723,961        701,610  

U.S Dollar

     506,666        489,056  

Euro

     19,353        26,544  

Brazilian Real

     48,938        46,150  

Argentine Pesos

     24,461        15,137  

Other currencies

     20,345        16,620  

Chilean Pesos

     102,486        106,681  

U.F.

     1,712        1,422  

Accounts receivable from related companies

     9,952        12,505  

U.S Dollar

     479        274  

Brazilian Real

     218        726  

Chilean Pesos

     8,543        10,548  

U.F.

     712        957  

Current Inventories

     825,605        852,612  

U.S Dollar

     783,294        812,748  

Brazilian Real

     42,311        39,864  

Current biological assets

     299,931        306,117  

U.S Dollar

     264,375        271,551  

Brazilian Real

     35,556        34,566  

Current tax assets

     103,286        104,088  

U.S Dollar

     5,291        6,199  

Brazilian Real

     3,315        5,798  

Argentine Pesos

     41        39  

Other currencies

     3,104        2,696  

Chilean Pesos

     91,535        89,356  

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

     2,940        3,059  

U.S Dollar

     2,940        3,059  

 

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March 31, 2017

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

 

 

     03-31-2017      12-31-2016  
     Unaudited         
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Total Non-Current Assets

     11,121,432        11,283,821  

Other non-current financial assets

     15,868        8,868  

U.S Dollar

     15,868        8,868  

Other non-current non-financial assets

     109,108        130,319  

U.S Dollar

     93,634        95,658  

Brazilian Real

     4,177        4,042  

Argentine Pesos

     10,288        9,900  

Other currencies

     544        636  

Chilean Pesos

     465        20,083  

Trade and other non-current receivables

     16,332        14,273  

U.S Dollar

     7,182        6,895  

Other currencies

     541        527  

Chilean Pesos

     5,961        5,753  

U.F.

     2,648        1,098  

Accounts receivable due from related companies, non-current

     957        957  

U.F.

     957        957  

Investments accounted for using equity method

     461,186        446,548  

U.S Dollar

     125,859        124,324  

Euros

     163,548        156,990  

Brazilian Real

     171,748        165,203  

Chilean Pesos

     31        31  

Intangible assets other than goodwill

     90,767        89,497  

U.S Dollar

     89,583        88,394  

Brazilian Real

     1,111        1,026  

Chilean Pesos

     73        77  

Goodwill

     75,840        74,893  

U.S Dollar

     42,528        42,508  

Brazilian Real

     33,312        32,385  

Property, plant and equipment

     6,898,149        6,919,495  

U.S Dollar

     6,362,909        6,394,105  

Brazilian Real

     530,300        520,448  

Chilean Pesos

     4,940        4,942  

Non-current biological assets

     3,446,550        3,592,874  

U.S Dollar

     3,031,025        3,185,872  

Brazilian Real

     415,525        407,002  

Deferred tax assets

     6,675        6,097  

U.S Dollar

     4,385        4,134  

Brazilian Real

     2,032        1,697  

Other currencies

     51        52  

Chilean Pesos

     207        214  

 

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March 31, 2017

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

 

 

     03-31-2017         
     Unaudited      12-31-2016  
     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

     957,016        349,045        1,306,061        806,280        539,784        1,346,064  

Other current financial liabilities

     344,137        330,138        674,275        196,001        501,451        697,452  

U.S Dollar

     320,651        286,192        606,843        178,442        455,908        634,350  

Brazilian Real

     843        2,187        3,030        3,558        1,282        4,840  

Argentine Pesos

     10        20        30        11        29        40  

Chilean Pesos

     1,335        3,977        5,312        1,132        3,387        4,519  

U.F.

     21,298        37,762        59,060        12,858        40,845        53,703  

Bank Loans

     45,710        143,983        189,693        134,140        61,483        195,623  

U.S Dollar

     44,857        141,776        186,633        130,571        60,172        190,743  

Brazilian Real

     843        2,187        3,030        3,558        1,282        4,840  

Argentine Pesos

     10        20        30        11        29        40  

Financial Leases

     9,419        30,049        39,468        9,534        30,866        40,400  

Chilean Pesos

     1,335        3,977        5,312        1,132        3,387        4,519  

U.F.

     8,084        26,072        34,156        8,402        27,479        35,881  

Other Loans

     289,008        156,106        445,114        52,327        409,102        461,429  

U.S Dollar

     275,794        144,416        420,210        47,871        395,736        443,607  

U.F.

     13,214        11,690        24,904        4,456        13,366        17,822  

Trade and other current payables

     499,479        6,984        506,463        511,371        26,520        537,891  

U.S Dollar

     145,776        6,982        152,758        146,652        3,510        150,162  

Euros

     8,295        —          8,295        12,006        1,028        13,034  

Brazilian Real

     27,991        —          27,991        4,849        21,982        26,831  

Argentine Pesos

     25,825        —          25,825        31,661        —          31,661  

Other currencies

     10,554        —          10,554        12,244        —          12,244  

Chilean Pesos

     263,055        2        263,057        285,359        —          285,359  

U.F.

     17,983        —          17,983        18,600        —          18,600  

Accounts payable to related companies

     7,444        —          7,444        3,831        —          3,831  

U.S Dollar

     2,289        —          2,289        1,969        —          1,969  

Chilean Pesos

     5,155        —          5,155        1,862        —          1,862  

Other current provisions

     438        —          438        842        —          842  

U.S Dollar

     438        —          438        842        —          842  

Current tax liabilities

     2,723        —          2,723        1,641        —          1,641  

U.S Dollar

     1,091        —          1,091        448        —          448  

Euros

     273        —          273        7        —          7  

Brazilian Real

     384        —          384        —          —          —    

Argentine Pesos

     —          —          —          133        —          133  

Other currencies

     267        —          267        574        —          574  

Chilean Pesos

     708        —          708        479        —          479  

Current provisions for employee benefits

     5,197        118        5,315        5,214        30        5,244  

Chilean Pesos

     5,197        118        5,315        5,214        30        5,244  

Other current non-financial liabilities

     97,598        11,805        109,403        87,380        11,783        99,163  

U.S Dollar

     45,799        11,785        57,584        62,974        163        63,137  

Euros

     66        —          66        53        —          53  

Brazilian Real

     35,911        —          35,911        9,426        11,616        21,042  

Argentine Pesos

     3,326        —          3,326        3,474        —          3,474  

Other currencies

     3,871        —          3,871        3,202        —          3,202  

Chilean Pesos

     8,556        20        8,576        8,183        4        8,187  

U.F.

     69        —          69        68        —          68  

 

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March 31, 2017

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

 

 

     03-31-2017         
     Unaudited      12-31-2016  
     From 13
months to 5
years
     More than 5
years
     Total      From 13
months to 5
years
     More than 5
years
     Total  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Total non-current liabilities

     4,101,574        1,473,540        5,575,114        3,599,291        2,061,543        5,660,834  

Other non-current financial liabilities

     2,481,776        1,339,611        3,821,387        2,020,484        1,850,430        3,870,914  

U.S Dollar

     2,050,479        553,803        2,604,282        1,591,127        1,075,204        2,666,331  

Brazilian Real

     17,928        955        18,883        17,098        1,042        18,140  

Chilean Pesos

     11,634        —          11,634        11,151        —          11,151  

U.F.

     401,735        784,853        1,186,588        401,108        774,184        1,175,292  

Bank Loans

     614,085        63,583        677,668        626,384        92,351        718,735  

U.S Dollar

     596,157        62,628        658,785        609,286        91,309        700,595  

Brazilian Real

     17,928        955        18,883        17,098        1,042        18,140  

Financial Leases

     70,234        —          70,234        73,586        —          73,586  

Chilean Pesos

     11,634        —          11,634        11,151        —          11,151  

U.F.

     58,600        —          58,600        62,435        —          62,435  

Other Loans

     1,797,457        1,276,028        3,073,485        1,320,514        1,758,079        3,078,593  

U.S Dollar

     1,454,322        491,175        1,945,497        981,841        983,895        1,965,736  

U.F.

     343,135        784,853        1,127,988        338,673        774,184        1,112,857  

Other non-current provisions

     38,829        —          38,829        38,138        —          38,138  

U.S Dollar

     —          —          —          1        —          1  

Brazilian Real

     5,564        —          5,564        5,425        —          5,425  

Argentine Pesos

     33,265        —          33,265        32,712        —          32,712  

Deferred tax liabilities

     1,457,101        133,929        1,591,030        1,479,596        151,469        1,631,065  

U.S Dollar

     1,369,811        133,929        1,503,740        1,412,506        131,406        1,543,912  

Brazilian Real

     87,290        —          87,290        67,090        20,063        87,153  

Non-current provisions for employee benefits

     61,099        —          61,099        60,084        —          60,084  

Other currencies

     165        —          165        144        —          144  

Chilean Pesos

     60,934        —          60,934        59,940        —          59,940  

Other non-current non-financial liabilities

     62,769        —          62,769        989        59,644        60,633  

U.S Dollar

     322        —          322        430        —          430  

Brazilian Real

     61,910        —          61,910        —          59,644        59,644  

Argentine Pesos

     314        —          314        349        —          349  

Chilean Pesos

     219        —          219        206        —          206  

U.F.

     4        —          4        4        —          4  

 

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Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2017

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

Investigaciones Forestales Bioforest S.A.

   Chile    Chilean Pesos

Consorcio Protección Fitosanitaria Forestal S.A.

   Chile    Chilean Pesos

Forestal Nuestra Señora del Carmen S.A.

   Argentina    Argentine Pesos

Forestal Talavera S.A.

   Argentina    Argentine Pesos

Greeneagro S.A.

   Argentina    Argentine Pesos

Leasing Forestal S.A.

   Argentina    Argentine Pesos

Savitar S.A.

   Argentina    Argentine Pesos

Flakeboard Company Limited

   Canada    Canadian Dollar

The table below shows a detail per company of the effect in the period of the Reserve of Exchange Differences on translation:

 

     January - March  
     Unadited  
     2017      2016  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Arauco Do Brasil S.A.

     12,934        36,074  

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

     12,267        32,369  

Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.

     3,346        9,133  

Sonae Arauco S.A.

     2,167        —    

Arauco Argentina S.A.

     1,011        2,344  

Flakeboard Company Limited

     1,102        6,626  

Others

     58        64  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total reserve of exchange differences on translation

     32,885        86,610  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Effect of foreign exchange rates changes

 

     January - March  
     Unadited  
     2017      2016  
     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

     1,461        1,109  

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

     33,721        88,907  

 

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

 

 

NOTE 12. BORROWING COSTS

Arauco capitalizes the cost of borrowing, on current investment projects, at effective interest rates.

 

     January – March  
     Unadited  
     2017     2016  
     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$  

Property, plant and equipment capitalized cost

    

Property, plant and equipment capitalized interest cost rate

     5.10     4.94

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

     256       428  

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. and sodium chlorate purchases at EKA Chile S.A.

As of the date of these interim consolidated financial statements, there are neither provisions 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.

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

Empresas Copec S.A.

 

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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 are equitable in relation to other transactions regularly performed at market conditions, with mutual independence of the parties.

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

 

                    % Ownership interest      % Ownership interest  
               Functional    03-31-2017      12-31-2016  

ID N°

  

Company Name

  

Country

  

Currency

   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.

   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      1.4778        98.5204        99.9982        1.4778        98.5204        99.9982  
-   

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

   Brazil    Brazilian Real      1.1624        98.8366        99.9990        1.1624        98.8366        99.9990  
-   

Arauco Europe Cooperatief U.A.

   Netherland    U.S. Dollar      0.4553        99.5438        99.9991        0.4614        99.5376        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      10.1297        89.8694        99.9991        10.1297        89.8694        99.9991  
-   

Arauco Middle East DMCC

   Dubai    U.S. Dollar      —          99.9990        99.9990        —          99.9990        99.9990  
76620842-8   

Arauco Nutrientes Naturales SPA

   Chile    U.S. Dollar      —          99.9484        99.9484        —          99.9484        99.9484  
-   

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  
96657900-5   

Consorcio Protección Fitosanitaria Forestal S.A.

   Chile    Chilean Pesos      —          57.5404        57.5404        —          57.5404        57.5404  
-   

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      —          98.4744        98.4744        —          98.4744        98.4744  
-   

Forestal Concepción S.A.

   Panama    U.S. Dollar      —          —          —          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    Argentine pesos      —          99.9805        99.9805        —          99.9805        99.9805  
-   

Forestal Talavera S.A.

   Argentina    Argentine pesos      —          99.9942        99.9942        —          99.9942        99.9942  
-   

Greenagro S.A.

   Argentina    Argentine pesos      —          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    Argentine pesos      —          99.9801        99.9801        —          99.9801        99.9801  
96510970-6   

Maderas Arauco S.A. (ex Paneles Arauco S.A.)

   Chile    U.S. Dollar      99.0000        0.9995        99.9995        99.0000        0.9995        99.9995  
—     

Mahal Empreendimentos e Participacoes S.A.

   Brazil    Brazilian Real      —          99.9934        99.9934        —          99.9934        99.9934  
—     

Novo Oeste Gestao de Ativos Florestais S.A.

   Brazil    Brazilian Real      —          99.9990        99.9990        —          99.9990        99.9990  
—     

Savitar S.A.

   Argentina    Argentine pesos      —          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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March 31, 2017

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

-

  

Eufores 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 - March  
     Unaudited  
     2017      2016  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Salaries and bonuses

     12,259        14,060  

Per diem compensation to members of the Board of Directors

     561        218  

Termination benefits

     1,436        301  

Total

     14,256        14,579  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Related Party Receivables, Current

 

                                       

03-31-2017

    

12-31-2016

 

Name of Related Party

   Tax ID No.      Nature of Relationship      Country      Currency      Maturity      Unaudited
ThU.S.$
     ThU.S.$  

Forestal Mininco S.A

     91.440.000-7        Common Stockholder        Chile        Chilean pesos        30 days        47        39  

Eka Chile S.A

     99.500.140-3        Joint Venture        Chile        Chilean pesos        30 days        2,952        1,701  

Forestal del Sur S.A

     79.825.060-4        Common director        Chile        Chilean pesos        30 days        3,673        7,618  

Unilin Arauco Pisos Ltda.

     —          Joint Venture        Brazil        Brazilian Real        30 days        218        726  

CMPC Celulosa S.A.

     96.532.330-9        Common Stockholder        Chile        Chilean pesos        30 days        —          2  

Fundación Educacional Arauco

     71.625.000-8        Common director        Chile        Chilean pesos        30 days        1,871        1,188  

Fundación Acerca Redes

     65.097.218-K       

Parent company is
founder and
contributor
 
 
 
     Chile        U.S. Dollar        30 days        479        274  

Compañía Puerto de Coronel S.A.

     79.895.330-3       
Subsidiary of the
Associate
 
 
     Chile        UF        Jun-17        234        478  

Compañía Puerto de Coronel S.A.

     79.895.330-3       
Subsidiary of the
Associate
 
 
     Chile        UF        Sep-17        478        479  

TOTAL

                    9,952        12,505  
                 

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Related Party Receivables, Non-Current

 

                              03-31-2017      12-31-2016  

Name of Related Party

   Tax ID No.    Nature of
Relationship
   Country    Currency    Maturity    Unaudited
ThU.S.$
     ThU.S.$  

Compañía Puerto de Coronel S.A.

   79.895.330-3    Subsidiary of the
Associate
   Chile    UF    Sep-18      478        478  

Compañía Puerto de Coronel S.A.

   79.895.330-3    Subsidiary of the
Associate
   Chile    UF    Sep-19      479        479  

TOTAL

                    957        957  
                 

 

 

    

 

 

 

Related Party Payables, Current

 

                              03-31-2017      12-31-2016  

Name of Related party

   Tax ID No.    Nature of Relationship    Country    Currency    Maturity    Unaudited
ThU.S.$
     ThU.S.$  

Compañía de Petróleos de Chile S.A.

   99.520.000-7    Controlling Parent’s
Subsidiary
   Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days      5,100        1,758  

Abastible S.A.

   91.806.000-6    Controlling Parent’s
Subsidiary
   Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days      5        97  

Red to Green S.A.(Ex-Sigma Servicios Informáticos S.A.)

   86.370.800-1    Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days      2        —    

Empresa Nacional de Telecomunicaciones S.A.

   92.580.000-7    Common
Stockholder
   Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days      1        —    

Servicios Corporativos Sercor S.A.

   96.925.430-1    Associate    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days      1        —    

Puerto Lirquén S.A.

   96.959.030-1    Subsidiary of the
Associate
   Chile    U.S. Dollar    30 days      658        1,246  

Compañía Puerto de Coronel S.A.

   79.895.330-3    Subsidiary of the
Associate
   Chile    U.S. Dollar    30 days      1,631        723  

Adm.Estaciones de Servicio Serco Ltda.

   79.689.550-0    Controlling Parent’s
Subsidiary
   Chile    Chilean pesos    23 days      16        —    

Adm. de ventas al detalle Arco Prime ltda.

   77.215.640-5    Controlling Parent’s
Subsidiary
   Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days      17        5  

Empresa Distrib. Papeles y Cartones S.A.

   88.566.900-k    Common
Stockholder
   Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days      13        2  

TOTAL

                    7,444        3,831  
                 

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Related Party Transactions

Purchases

 

                              03-31-2017      12-31-2016  

Name of Related Party

   Tax ID No.    Nature of Relationship    Country    Currency    Transaction
Descriptions
   Unaudited
ThU.S.$
     ThU.S.$  

Abastible S.A.

   91.806.000-6    Controlling Parent’s
Subsidiary
   Chile    Chilean pesos    Fuel      518        2,199  

Empresas Copec S.A

   90.690.000-9    Controlling Parent    Chile    Chilean pesos    Management
service
     22        356  

Compañía de Petróleos de Chile S.A.

   99.520.000-7    Controlling Parent’s
Subsidiary
   Chile    Chilean pesos    Fuel and
other
     16,272        39,732  

Compañía Puerto de Coronel S.A.

   79.895.330-3    Associate    Chile    U.S. Dollar    Transport
and stowage
     3,025        8,633  

Puerto Lirquén S.A.

   96.959.030-1    Associate    Chile    U.S. Dollar    Port services      1,047        7,311  

EKA Chile S.A.

   99.500.140-3    Joint Venture    Chile    Chilean pesos    Sodium
chlorate
     11,361        47,236  

Forestal del Sur S.A.

   79.825.060-4    Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos    Wood and
ships
     297        2,093  

Portaluppi, Guzman y Bezanilla Abogados

   78.096.080-9    Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos    Legal
services
     337        1,295  

Empresa Nacional de Telecomunicaciones S.A.

   92.580.000-7    Common
Stockholder
   Chile    Chilean pesos    Telephone
services
     102        512  

CMPC Maderas S.A.

   95.304.000-K    Common
Stockholder
   Chile    Chilean pesos    Wood and
logs
     65        511  

Forestal Mininco S.A.

   91.440.000-7    Common
Stockholder
   Chile    Chilean pesos    Wood and
logs
     17        180  

Red to Green S.A.(Ex-Sigma Servicios Informáticos S.A.)

   86.370.800-1    Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos    Computer
Services
     58        249  

Colbún Transmisión S.A.

   76.218.856-2    Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos    Electrical
Power
     55        383  

Sales

 

                              03-31-2017      12-31-2016  

Name of Related Party

   Tax ID No.    Nature of
Relationship
   Country    Currency    Transaction
Descriptions
   Unaudited
ThU.S.$
     ThU.S.$  

Colbún S.A.

   96.505.760-9    Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos    Electrical Power      221        5,999  

EKA Chile S.A.

   99.500.140-3    Joint venture    Chile    Chilean pesos    Electrical Power      5,480        16,326  

Stora Enso Arapoti Industria de Papel S.A.

   —      Associate    Brasil    Brazilian
Real
   Wood      —          1,149  

Forestal del Sur S.A.

   79.825.060-4    Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos    Harvesting
services, Wood
and chips
     6,522        21,657  

Compañía Puerto de Coronel S.A.

   79.895.330-3    Associate    Chile    UF    Sale Land      —          1,914  

Unilin Arauco Pisos Ltda.

   —      Joint venture    Brasil    Brazilian
Real
   Wood      841        5,263  

 

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March 31, 2017

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NOTE 14. INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

On August 2, 2016, our subsidiary Forestal Arauco S.A. incorporated the company Arauco Nutrientes Naturales SPA, with a capital contribution of ThU.S.$5,000 of which, as of December 31, 2016, Th.U.S.$3,000 had been paid. The corporate purpose of the company is the manufacture and sale of products made from extracts, fruits, and others.

The details of the subsidiaries included in the consolidation of Arauco are disclosed in Note 13.

 

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NOTE 15. INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES

At March 31, 2017, there are no new investments in associates to report.

On March 31, 2016, our subsidiary Arauco do Brasil S.A. sold its stake at Stora Enso Arapoti Industria de Papel S.A. for ThU.S.$4,141. This transaction generated a loss of ThU.S.$10,369, as reflected in the Interim Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss, in the line item “Other Expenses”.

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%
   03-31-2017    12-31-2016
Carrying amount    ThU.S.$62,038    ThU.S.$61,505
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%
   03-31-2017    12-31-2016
Carrying amount    ThU.S.$45,011    ThU.S.$44,442
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%
   03-31-2017    12-31-2016
Carrying amount    ThU.S.$216    ThU.S.$190

 

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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%
   03-31-2017    12-31-2016
Carrying amount    ThU.S.$(1)    ThU.S.$(1)

 

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%
   03-31-2017    12-31-2016
Carrying amount    ThU.S.$31    ThU.S.$31

 

Name    Vale do Corisco S.A.
Country    Brazil
Functional Currency    Brazilian Real
Corporate purpose    Management of forestry activities.
Ownership interest (%)    49.0000%
   03-31-2017    12-31-2016
Carrying amount    ThU.S.$167,082    ThU.S.$160,490

 

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Summarized Financial Information of Associates

 

    Assets  

03-31-2017

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.$
    Vale do
Corisco S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Consorcio
Tecnológico
Bioenercel
S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Genómica
Forestal S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Total
ThU.S.$
 

Current

    86,913       29       4,117       —         29,668       6       26       120,759  

Non-current

    584,905       90,074       642       —         430,057       153       63       1,105,894  

Total

    671,818       90,103       4,759       —         459,725       159       89       1,226,653  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    Liabilities  
    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.$
    Vale do
Corisco S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Consorcio
Tecnológico
Bioenercel
S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Genómica
Forestal S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Total
ThU.S.$
 

Current

    49,682       82       2,813       —         4,144       —         9       56,730  

Non-current

    316,181       —         867       —         114,598       6       85       431,737  

Equity

    305,955       90,021       1,079       —         340,983       153       (5     738,186  

Total

    671,818       90,103       4,759       —         459,725       159       89       1,226,653  

Revenues

    32,233       1,138       1,142       —         4,316       —         —         38,829  

Expenses

    (28,294     —         998       —         (1,487     —         —         (28,783

Profit or loss (continuing operations)

    3,939       1,138       2.140       —         2,829       —         —         10,046  

Other comprehensive income

    (833     —         —         —         338,830       —         —         337,997  

Comprehensive income

    3,106       1,138       144       —         341,659       —         —         346,047  

Dividends

    —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —    

 

    Assets  

12-31-2016

  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.$
    Vale do
Corisco S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Consorcio
Tecnológico
Bioenercel
S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Genómica
Forestal S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Total
ThU.S.$
 

Current

    76,021       29       4,608       —         24,972       6       26       105,662  

Non-current

    572,831       88,936       668       —         415,083       153       63       1,077,734  

Total

    648,852       88,965       5,276       —         440,055       159       89       1,183,396  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    Liabilities  
    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.$
    Vale do
Corisco S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Consorcio
Tecnológico
Bioenercel
S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Genómica
Forestal S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Total
ThU.S.$
 

Current

    44,457       82       3,412       —         3,446       —         9       51,406  

Non-current

    301,065       —         912       —         109,079       6       85       411,147  

Equity

    303,330       88,883       952       —         327,530       153       (5     720,843  

Total

    648,852       88,965       5,276       —         440,055       159       89       1,183,396  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

03-31-2016 Unaudited

               

Revenues

    26,876       1,579       1,074       492       10,598       —         —         40,619  

Expenses

    (19,695     —         (944     (6,320     (5,581     —         —         (32,540

Profit or loss (continuing operations)

    7,181       1,579       130       (5,828     5,017       —         —         8,079  

Other comprehensive income

    (3,789     —         —         —         —         —         —         (3,789

Comprehensive income

    3,392       1,579       130       (5,828     5,017       —         —         4,290  

Dividends

    —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —    

 

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

 

 

Reconciliation of Investment in Associates and Joint Ventures

 

     03-31-2017      12-31-2016  
     Unaudited         
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Opening balance as of January 1

     446,548        264,812  

Changes

     

Investment in joint ventures, Additions

     —          153,135  

Disposals, Investments in associates

     —          (14,510

Share of profit (loss) in investment in associates

     3,415        16,349  

Share of profit (loss) in investment in joint ventures

     4,716        7,590  

Dividends Received, Investments in Associates

     —          (5,320

Increase (Decrease) in foreign exchange currency on translation of Associates and Joint Ventures

     6,871        20,634  

Other increase (decrease) in investment and associates and joint ventures

     (364      3,858  

Total changes

     14,638        181,736  

Ending balance

     461,186        446,548  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     03-31-2017      12-31-2016  
     Unaudited         
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Carrying amount of associates accounted for using equity method

     273,493        265,775  

Carrying amount of joint ventures accounted for using equity method

     187,693        180,773  

Total investment accounted for using equity method

     461,186        446,548  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

NOTE 16. INTERESTS IN JOINT ARRANGEMENTS

Investments and contributions made

On May 31, 2016, Inversiones Arauco Internacional Limitada, Arauco’s subsidiary, acquired 50% of the shares of Tableros de Fibras S.A, a Spanish subsidiary of SONAE INDUSTRIA, SGPS, S.A. (“Sonae”), which as of such date changed its name to “Sonae Arauco S.A.”. The price paid by Arauco for the acquisition of 50% of the shares of Sonae Arauco was the amount of €137,500,000 (equivalent to ThU.S.$153,135 at the acquisition date). This transaction generated goodwill of ThU.S 36,190, as shown in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as part of the investment. As of December 31, 2016, the investment is accounted for under the equity method notwithstanding that the final determination of its reasonable value is still ongoing.

Sonae Arauco produces and sells wood panels, of the type of MDF, PB and OSB, and sawn timber, through the operation of 2 panel plants and one sawmill in Spain; 2 panel plants and one resin plant in Portugal; 4 panel plants in Germany and 2 panel plants in South Africa.

In the aggregate, the production capacity of Sonae Arauco is of approximately 1.45 million m3 of MDF, 2.27 million m3 of particle boards, 460,000 m3 of OSB and 100,000 m3 of sawn timber.

As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, Arauco has not carried out any contributions to Uruguayan companies Celulosa y Energía Punta Pereira S.A. and Zona Franca Punta Pereira S.A.

 

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The investments in Uruguay qualify as a joint operation. In relation to “other rights and contractual conditions”, the joint operation has the primary objective of providing the parties an output. As established in the “Pulp Supply Agreement”, both Arauco and its partner have the obligation to acquire 100% of the yearly pulp produced by the joint operation. Arauco has recognized the assets, liabilities, income and expenses associated with its interest ownership, as of January 1, 2013, pursuant to IFRS 11.

Furthermore, Arauco holds a 50% ownership interest in Unilin Arauco Pisos Laminados Ltda., a Brazilian company, and in Eka Chile S.A. (“Eka”), a company that sells sodium chlorate to cellulose plants in Chile. There is a contractual agreement with these companies whereby Arauco has engaged in an economic activity subject to common control, which is classified as a joint venture.

The following tables set forth summarized financial information of the more significant interests in joint arrangements, which qualify as joint operations:

 

     03-31-2017 Unaudited      12-31-2016  

Celulosa y Energía Punta Pereira S.A.

(Uruguay)

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

Current

     146,381        212,712        173,258        182,834  

Non-current

     2,116,545        659,464        2,131,266        735,679  

Equity

        1,390,750           1,386,011  

Total Joint Arrangement

     2,262,926        2,262,926        2,304,524        2,304,524  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investment

     695,375           693,006     
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

     03-31-2017
Unaudited
     03-31-2016
Unaudited
 
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Income

     156,652        178,468  

Expenses

     (150,462      (150,169

Joint Arrangement Net Income (Loss)

     6,190        28,299  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     03-31-2017 Unaudited      12-31-2016  

Forestal Cono Sur S.A.(consolidated)

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

Current

     23,242        21,484        23,745        21,039  

Non-current

     180,752        13,354        178,236        1,381  

Equity

        181,176           179,561  

Total Joint Arrangement

     203,994        216,014        201,981        201,981  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investment

     90,588           89,781     
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

     03-31-2017
Unaudited
     03-31-2016
Unaudited
 
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Income

     2,318        1,456  

Expenses

     (704      (1,929

Joint Arrangement Net Income (Loss)

     1,614        (473
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     03-31-2017 Unaudited      12-31-2016  

Eufores S.A.(consolidated)

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

Current

     192,266        207,865        178,644        200,525  

Non-current

     605,300        15,880        604,736        23,052  

Equity

        573,821           559,803  

Total Joint Arrangement

     797,566        797,566        783,380        783,380  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investment

     286,911           279,902     
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

     03-31-2017
Unaudited
     03-31-2016
Unaudited
 
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Income

     87,319        75,880  

Expenses

     (73,301      (71,804

Joint Arrangement Net Income (Loss)

     14,018        4,076  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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     03-31-2017 Unaudited      12-31-2016  

Zona Franca Punta Pereira S.A.

(Uruguay)

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

Current

     6,521        92,164        4,397        82,331  

Non-current

     490,722        50,815        492,815        63,021  

Equity

        354,264           351,860  

Total Joint Arrangement

     497,243        497,243        497,212        497,212  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investment

     177,132           175,930     
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

     03-31-2017
Unaudited
     03-31-2016
Unaudited
 
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Income

     9,011        4,538  

Expenses

     (6,607      (7,589

Joint Arrangement Net Income (Loss)

     2,404        (3,051
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following tables set forth summarized financial information of the more significant interests in joint ventures:

 

     03-31-2017 Unaudited      12-31-2016  

Unilin Arauco Pisos Ltda.

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

Current

     8,082        4,174        7,900        3,549  

Non-current

     5,441        17        5,094        18  

Equity

        9,332           9,427  

Total Joint Arrangement

     13,523        13,523        12,994        12,994  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investment

     4,666           4,714     
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

     03-31-2017
Unaudited
     03-31-2016
Unaudited
 
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Income

     2,960        —    

Expenses

     (3,324      (105

Joint Arrangement Net Income (Loss)

     (364      (105
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income

     —          —    

Comprehensive income

     (364      (105

Dividends

     —          —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     03-31-2017 Unaudited      12-31-2016  

Eka Chile S.A.

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

Current

     18,818        6,568        15,817        4,348  

Non-current

     31,643        4,938        31,690        5,021  

Equity

        38,955           38,138  

Total Joint Arrangement

     50,461        50,461        47,507        47,507  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investment

     19,478           19,069     
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

     03-31-2017
Unaudited
     03-31-2016
Unaudited
 
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Income

     11,740        11,377  

Expenses

     (10,923      (9,748

Joint Arrangement Net Income (Loss)

     817        1,629  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income

     —          —    

Comprehensive income

     817        1,629  

Dividends

     —          —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     03-31-2017 Unaudited      12-31-2016  

Sonae Arauco S.A.

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

Current

     233,279        192,334        223,145        213,228  

Non-current

     548,598        334,825        544,087        312,404  

Equity

        254,720           241,600  

Total Joint Arrangement

     781,877        781,879        767,232        767,232  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Assets

     91,170           120,800     

Adjustment to Net Assets (Goodwill)

     36,190           36,190     

Investment

     127,360           156,990     
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

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     03-31-2017
Unaudited
     03-31-2016
Unaudited
 
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Income

     9,646        —    

Expenses

     (667      —    

Joint Arrangement Net Income (Loss)

     8,979        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income

     —          —    

Comprehensive income

     8,979        —    

Dividends

     —          —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

NOTE 17. IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS

Provisions for impairment of property, plant and equipment due to technical obsolescence have been recorded as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 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
     03-31-2017    12-31-2016

Information relevant to the sum of all impairment

   ThU.S.$8,800    ThU.S.$7,464

This impairment provision is being analyzed to determine the definitive write-off corresponding to the related assets

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.$75,840 (ThU.S.$74,893, at December 31, 2016)

Of the total of goodwill, ThU.S.$39,714 (ThU.S.$39,694 as of December 31, 2016) are generated by the acquisition of “Flakeboard”, a company that, directly and/or through its subsidiaries, possesses and operates 7 panel plants, for which Arauco acquired and paid, on September 24, 2012, the price of ThU.S.$242,502 for the 100% interest ownership.

The recoverable amount for Flakeboard’s cash generating unit was determined based on the calculations of its value in use, and this calculation was made using cash flow projections covering a 5-year term, applying a real discount rate of 7.8% which reflects current market assessments for the Timber segment in North America.

The investment in the panel plant in Pien, Brazil generated a goodwill of ThU.S.$33,312 (ThU.S.$32,385 as of December 31, 2016).

The recoverable amount for the Pien plant’s cash generating unit was determined based on the calculations of its value in use, and this calculation was made using cash flow projections based on the operational plan approved by the Administration, covering a 5-year term, applying a 9% real discount rate that reflects current evaluations for the panel segment in Brazil.

As a result of the annual impairment test, the carrying value of the goodwill does not exceed their recoverable value, and therefore there is no need to recognize impairment losses.

As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the variation of the balance in goodwill is only due to the translation adjustments as explained in the accounting policies.

 

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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 resolutions No. 184 and No. 185 of 2005, and objected certain income tax returns made by Arauco on April 16, 2001 and October 31, 2001, and furthermore, requested the reimbursement of the amounts returned in connection to tax losses, along with the amendment of the FUT (Tax Profits Fund) Registry balance. In consideration to the foregoing, the above mentioned tax resolutions ordered the restitution of the historical amount of $4,571,664,617 (equal to ThU.S.$ 6,885 as of March, 2017). 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 above mentioned tax resolutions No. 184 and 185 of 2005. The RAF was resolved on January 9, 2009 by the Chilean IRS, partially sustaining the Company’s request, granting a discount to the total amount of $1,209,399,164 (equal to ThU.S.$ 1,821, as of March 31, 2017), resulting in a total disputed amount of $3,362,265,453 (equal to ThU.S.$ 5,064, as of March 31, 2017); consequently, on this date the claim corresponding to the sums not granted during the enforcement stage was filed. 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. On March 20, 2015, the SII responded to the allegations submitted by Arauco against Liquidations No. 184 and 185 of 2005. Currently, the case’s evidentiary stage is due to begin.

Considering that the Company’s position is based on solid legal grounds, there is a reasonable margin for obtaining a favorable result for the Company and therefore as of March 31, 2017, Arauco has not made any provision whatsoever in connection to this contingency.

2. In connection with Licancel Plant, 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 had from the aforementioned event, including loss of profits, pain and suffering and an alleged contractual liability, for a total of $2,695,560,000 (equal to ThU.S.$ 4,060 as of March 31, 2017).

On October 21, 2015 the Court issued a definitive first instance decision partially admitting the claim, sentencing Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A. to pay each claimant – as non-monetary damages – the sum of $5,000,000 (equal to ThU.S.$ 7, as of March 31, 2017). On November 16, 2015, the defendant challenged the definitive decision through the submission of a cassation appeal based on formal aspects and an ordinary appeal. In turn, the plaintiff adhered to the appeal, seeking to have the amount of the non-monetary damages recognized by the first instance decision increased. Pending. (Court of Appeals Docket No. 60-2016).

 

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Considering that the Company’s position is based on solid legal grounds, there is a reasonable margin for obtaining a favorable result for the Company and therefore, as of March 31, 2017, Arauco has not made any provision whatsoever in connection to this contingency.

3. Through Res. Ex. N° 1 issued by the Superintendence of the Environment (“SMA”) on January 8, 2016, notified on January 14, 2016, the SMA formulated 11 charges against the Company, due to alleged breaches of certain Environmental Qualification Resolutions for the Valdivia Plant and of DS No. 90/2000. The 11 charges were classified as follows by the SMA: 1 critical, 5 severe, 5 minor.

On February 12, 2016, the Company submitted its defenses. The SMA shall analyze and rule on the defenses, and it may request new information or open a term for providing evidence. Once these proceedings have been discharged, the SMA will issue a resolution that either absolves or sanctions the Company. The resolutions issued by the SMA may be appealed before the Environmental Court.

The maximum fine that the SMA could apply against the Company, for the above mentioned charges, is up to 36,000 UTA (equivalent to ThU.S.$ 30,168 as of March 31, 2017).

Considering that the Company’s position is based on solid legal grounds, there is a reasonable margin for obtaining a favorable result for the Company, and therefore as of March 31, 2017, Arauco has not made any provision whatsoever in connection to this contingency.

4. Through Res. Ex. N° 1 of the SMA, dated February 17, 2016 notified on February 23, 2016, the SMA formulated 8 charges against the company due to alleged breaches of certain Environmental Qualification Resolutions for the Nueva Aldea Plant. The 8 charges were qualified by the SMA as follows: 7 severe and 1 minor.

On March 15, 2016, the company submitted - within the established term - a compliance program which contains 30 actions and goals, related to each one of the 8 alleged infringements. On July 15, 2016, the Exempted Resolution No. 11 of the SMA was notified, which approved the compliance program and suspended the punitive proceedings. If the program is satisfactorily implemented, it would be possible to conclude the proceedings without applying any sanctions.

On August 3, 2016, third-party complainants in the administrative proceeding filed a complaint appeal against Exempted Resolution No. 11 issued by the SMA, which approved the compliance program. On December 24, 2016, the Third Environmental Court rejected such complaint filed against Ex. Res. No. 11 SMA, which approved the compliance program. The petitioners did not file a cassation remedy.

5. Through Exempted Resolution No. 1/File F-020-2016, dated May 6, 2016, the SMA formulated four charges against the company due to certain alleged breaches of the Environmental Qualification Resolutions of the Licancel Plant. The SMA classified the four charges as follows: 1 severe and 3 minor.

 

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The company filed its defenses on June 8, 2016. On October 21, 2016, the SMA requested additional information from the company, which will be submitted in due time. On January 12, 2017, the SMA served its resolution concluding the investigation. The SMA has to issue a new resolution either absolving or sanctioning the Company. The SMA’s resolutions may be challenged before the Environmental Court.

On February 1, 2017, the Environment Superintendent issued Exempted Resolution No. 71, imposing a fine against the Company for the amount of 239 Annual Tax Units (UTA) (equivalent to ThU.S.$ 200, as of March 31, 2017).

 

  Regarding Charge No. 1, related to the disposal of solid industrial waste, particularly ashes in excess of the thresholds authorized by RCA No. 75/2004, a fine amounting to 3 UTA was applied (equivalent to ThU.S.$ 3, as of March 31, 2017).

 

  Regarding Charge No. 2, related to the failure to withdraw from the former treatment pond “pursuant to RCA No. 308/2006,” in the environmental inspections dated May of 2013 and February of 2015, a fine amounting to 234 UTA was applied (equivalent to ThU.S.$196, as of March 31, 2017).

 

  Regarding Charge No. 3, relaeted to exceeding the humidity percentages of the mud disposed of in the solid waste deposit, a fine amounting to 2 UTA was applied (equivalent to ThU.S.$ 2, as of March 31, 2017).

 

  Regarding Charge No. 4, related to the fact that the discharge point of the effluent was not built at the approved location, the Company was acquitted.

On February 13, 2017, the Company filed a motion for reconsideration, requesting the annulment of the fine or substantially decreasing it. This remedy is currently pending.

Since the Company’s position is grounded in solid legal arguments, and there is a reasonable margin for obtaining a favorable result for the Company and therefore, as of March 31, 2017, Arauco has not made any provision whatsoever in connection to this contingency.

6. Through Exempted Resolution No. 1/File F-031-2016, dated September 15, 2016, the SMA formulated three charges against the company due to certain alleged breaches of certain Environmental Qualification Resolutions of the Constitución Plant, and an alleged contravention of Law 19,300 resulting from a purported circumvention of the Environmental Assessment System. The SMA classified the three charges as follows: 1 severe and 2 minor.

On October 17, 2016, the company filed a Compliance Program containing 7 actions and objectives. On January 3, 2017 the SMA served its resolution approving the compliance program submitted by the Company. If the compliance program is executed satisfactorily, the proceedings would conclude without the application of any sanctions.

Since the Company’s position is grounded in solid legal arguments, there is a reasonable margin for obtaining a favorable result for the Company and therefore, as of March 31, 2017, Arauco has not made any provision whatsoever in connection to this contingency.

 

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Arauco Argentina S.A.

1. On December 14, 2007 the Federal Administration of Internal Revenue (Administración Federal de Ingresos Públicos)(“AFIP”) requested a determination, challenging the deductibility, as against Income Tax, of certain expenses, interests and exchange differences generated by Private Negotiable Obligations issued by the Company in 2001 and cancelled in 2007, for an amount of US$ 250,000,000.

This determination reached $417,908,207 Argentine Pesos (equivalent to ThU.S.$27,154 as of March 31, 2017) for principal, compensatory interest and fines.

On February 11, 2008, the Company appealed before the National Tax Court (Tribunal Fiscal de la Nación) (“TFN”), which upheld the State’s determination on February 2010. The Company appealed this decision before the National Chamber of Appeals for Federal Administrative Disputes.

Likewise, the Company requested an interim measure of relief before the Chamber of Appeals, so that the Chamber may order the suspension of the determination’s enforceability while the final judgment is pending. On May 13, 2010, Chamber I of the National Chamber of Appeals for Federal Administrative Disputes approved the request, subject to the pledge of collateral, which collateral was furnished by the Company by means of Insurance Policy No. 86058, issued by Zurich Argentina Cia. de Seguros S.A. for $633,616,741 Argentine Pesos (equivalent to ThU.S.$ 41,170 as of March 31, 2017).

The judgment of the Chamber of Appeals, issued in December 2012, was contrary to the company’s interests. The Company filed an Ordinary Appeal before the Supreme Court of Justice, which was authorized by the Chamber of Appeals, and an Extraordinary Appeal, which was duly noted by the Chamber for the relevant procedural phase.

During this entire process, the Company, in consultation with its external legal advisors maintained their opinion that the Company had behaved within the limits of the law in its deduction of the interests, expenses and exchange differences that was challenged by the State, and that there were good change that this determination issued by the AFIP would be rendered without effect.

On July 22, 2016, Congress passed law No. 27,260, whose Title II, Book II establishes an Exceptional Regularization Regime for Tax, Social Security and Customs Obligations, for obligations that have been the subject matter of judicial proceedings (henceforth, the “Regularization Regime”).

The introduction of the Regularization Regime entails an exemption from the applicable fines as well as a portion of the interests. In order to enjoy these benefits, the taxpayer must unconditionally accept its counterparty’s claim in relation to the regularized obligations, as well as desist from and withdraw any action and right, including restitution actions, bearing the expense of litigation costs and expenses.

The legal counselors that have been intervening in the different stages of litigation have highlighted the very important economic advantages offered by the Regularization Regime in light of the contingency inherent to any judicial case.

 

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

 

 

On September 7, 2016, the Company materialized its application to the Regularization Regime before the AFIP, in connection to the obligations claimed in consideration to the adjustment conducted by the State regarding the Income Tax Statements filed between the years 2001 and 2004 and reported this situation to the Nation’s Supreme Court, consequently abandoning the Ordinary Appeal that had been promptly filed.

As of this date, the updated amount for the contingency amounted to approximately $891,758,132 Argentine Pesos (equal to ThU.S.$ 57,944 as of March 31, 2017), corresponding to principal, interest and fines. The Company decided to pay in cash, and the balance that was finally paid amounted to $ 248,503,504 Argentine Pesos (equal to ThU.S.$ 16,147 as of March 31, 2017). Additionally, the Company shall assume the payment of all litigation costs and trial expenses, the sum of which was undetermined as of the date of these financial statements. On November 1, 2016, the Nation’s Supreme Court of Justice declared the above mentioned remedy’s abandonment and returned the file to the court of origin. On November 30, 2016, the First Chamber of the National Appeals Court declared that the case file as returned. On April 18, 2017, Chamber I of the National Chamber declared that the Company had abandoned its actions and rights, including its repetition rights, thus condoning the fine and the corresponding interests. Additionally, it ordered the deferral of the fees regulation until payment of the state attorneys has been decided before the lower court, ordering the reimbursement of the Surety Insurance.

2. Pursuant to law No. 25,080, the former Secretary of Agriculture, Livestock, Fishing and Foodstuffs, the enforcement agency referred to in the law approved, by Res. No. 952/2000, the forestry and industrial-forestry projects submitted by Arauco Argentina S.A. In the context of these projects, the Company afforested: 1) 4,777 hectares during 2000, in observance of its committed yearly plan; and 2) 23,012 hectares between 2000 and 2006 as a part of the multi-year afforestation plan. Likewise, a sawmill was built with installed capacity to produce 250,000 m3 of sawn timber per year.

On January 11, 2001, Arauco Argentina S.A. submitted an expansion for the approved industrial-forestry project. The expansion was approved via Res. No. 84/03 issued by the former Secretary of Agriculture, Livestock, Fishing and Foodstuffs. In accordance with the assumed obligations, the Company built a MDF board (panels) plant and afforested 8,089 hectares between 2001 and 2006.

Additionally, the Company filed yearly forestry plans between years 2007 and 2015 for its local operations in the Provinces of Misiones and Buenos Aires.

In March, 2005, Note No. 145/05 of the Undersecretary of Agriculture, Livestock and Afforestation suspended the benefit that exempted Arauco Argentina S.A. from paying export duties under Law No. 25,080. This measure is currently under discussion by the Company. On November 8, 2006, the V Chamber of the National Appeals Court for Adversarial Administrative and Federal Matters issued a ruling ordering Arauco Argentina S.A. to continue to enjoy an exemption from paying the exportation duties, in the same manner and scope it had prior to the suspension ordered by Note No. 145/05, if the clearance of merchandise is performed pursuant to the guarantee regime established in article 453, subsection a) of the Customs Code, for the exempted tax obligation. 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. The company maintains an assignment of funds equivalent to $372,478,000 Argentine Pesos (ThU.S.$ 24,203 as March 31, 2017) for guaranteed export duties, which appears under not current provisions. Additionally, the Company filed a restitution claim for a total amount of US$6,555,207, plus interests accrued from the service of the claim,

 

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corresponding to export duties between March 2005 and March 2007, as a result of the application of Note 145/05 issued by the Undersecretary of Agriculture, Livestock and Afforestation. Both the underlying issue and the restitution claim have yet to be resolved.

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 collateral 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. In January 2006, the Company furnished, in protest, the requested collateral, which amount to, as of the date of these financial statements, $245,359,796 Argentine pesos (ThU.S.$ 15,943 as of March 31, 2017). On April 29, 2016, the corresponding authority issued Resolution 154 – E/2016 that repealed Resolution 260/2005 and established a minimum and maximum amount for the collateral. The Company shall apply the new Resolution upon the expiration of the next collateral policy (May 31, 2017).

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.

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. With the first level administrative decision, the main amount is R$164,159,000 (ThU.S.$ 50,648 as of December 31,2016)

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 and therefore, as of December 31, 2016, Arauco has not made any provision whatsoever in connection to this contingency.

Forestal Arauco S.A.

1. 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.

 

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The claim was filed before the Civil Court of Lebu (Case File No. C-269-2013).

On October 27, 2015, the Court passed a first instance definitive judgment, dismissing the claim in its entirety. On November 16, 2015, the plaintiff challenged the first instance judgment by means of a cassation appeal based on substantial and procedural grounds. (Case Docket Court of Appeals No. 1956-2015).

On January 13, 2017, the Court of Appeals of Concepción upheld the lower court ruling.

The plaintiff did not appeal the Court of Appeals of Concepción ruling, whereby the lower court ruling – which dismissed the claim – was confirmed. Consequently, the decision is final and not subject to any further appeal. Trial concluded.

2. 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. The plaintiff valued the damages in the amount of $4,203,216,164 (equivalent to ThU.S.$ 6,330, as of March 31, 2017).

On November 14, 2016, the lower court issued a ruling partially upholding the claim, convicting Forestal Arauco S.A. to pay the sum of $115,026,673 (equivalent to ThU.S.$ 173 as of March 31, 2017) as general damage, and the sum of $607,849,413 (equivalent to ThU.S.$ 915 as of March 31, 2017) for loss profit, rejecting the claim for alleged moral damage, all without ordering the payment of litigation expenses.

Forestal Arauco S.A. challenged the ruling filing a cassation remedy based on procedural violations as well as an appeal. The plaintiff also challenged the ruling through an appeal. All remedies are currently pending for discussion and ruling by the Court of Appeals of Valdivia. (Court entry Case File No. 779-2016).

Considering that the Company’s position is based on solid legal grounds, there is a reasonable margin for obtaining a favorable result for the Company and therefore, as of March 31, 2017, Arauco has not made any provision whatsoever in connection to this contingency.

3. On April 28, 2015, the company was notified of 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 above mentioned 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.

 

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The Court ordered that this trial be joined with those entertained under Case File C-54-2015, suspending the proceeding and ordering the parties to appoint a joint representative to act on behalf of both parties. The attorneys for both claimant parties conferred reciprocal powers to each other, and thus the Court deemed they had fulfilled the legal requirement.

On February 24, 2017, the final ruling of the lower court was notified, completely dismissing the claim, with litigation costs. On March 8, 2017, the plaintiff filed an appeal against the lower court final ruling. On March 10, 2017, the lower court granted the appeal in both effects. Currently, the proceeding are with the Court of Appeals of Talca, pending hearings and a subsequent ruling of the appeal. A resolution was issued declaring that the court received all the relevant case records. Pending.

Considering that the Company’s position is based on solid legal grounds, there is a reasonable margin for obtaining a favorable result for the Company and therefore, as of March 31, 2017, Arauco has not made any provision whatsoever in connection to this contingency.

4. 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 ordered to return the above mentioned 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.

On January 8, 2016, the defendant requested a consolidation of the proceedings with Case file 334-2014, as well as the suspension of the proceedings until this request is decided upon. The Court ordered this case file to be joined with the proceedings of case file No. C-334-2014 of the Civil Court of Constitución.

On February 24, 2017, the final ruling of the lower court was notified, completely dismissing the claim, with litigation costs. On March 8, 2017, the plaintiff filed an appeal against the lower court final ruling. On March 10, 2017, the lower court granted the appeal in both effects. Currently, the proceeding are with the Court of Appeals of Talca, pending hearings and a subsequent ruling of the appeal. A resolution was issued declaring that the court received all the relevant case records. Pending.

Considering that the Company’s position is based on solid legal grounds, there is a reasonable margin for obtaining a favorable result for the Company and therefore, as of March 31, 2017, Arauco has not made any provision whatsoever in connection to this contingency.

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.

Provisions recorded as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 are as follows:

 

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     03-31-2017      12-31-2016  
     Unaudited         

Classes of Provisions

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Provisions, Current

     438        842  

Provisions for litigations

     438        427  

Other provisions

     —          415  

Provisions, non-Current

     38,829        38,138  

Provisions for litigations

     15,387        14,696  

Other provisions

     23,442        23,442  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Provisions

     39,267        38,980  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     03-31-2017
Unaudited
 

Movements in Provisions

   Litigations
ThU.S.$(*)
     Other
Provisions
ThU.S.$(**)
     Total
ThU.S.$
 

Opening balance

     15,123        23,857        38,980  

Changes in provisions

        

Increase in existing provisions

     315        —          315  

Used provisions

     (257      —          (257

Increase (decrease) in foreign currency exchange

     461        —          461  

Other Increases (Decreases)

     183        (415      (232

Total Changes

     702        (415      287  

Closing balance

     15,825        23,442        38,267  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*) The increase in legal claims is composed mainly of ThU.S.$239 and ThU.S$76 (Brazilian and Argentine subsidiaries respectively)
(**) The change in Other Increases (Decrease) in Other Provisions is due to a reversal of the existing provisions, corresponding to the Punta Pereira Customs-Free Zone.

 

     12-31-2016  

Movements in Provisions

   Litigations
ThU.S.$(*)
     Other
Provisions
ThU.S.$
     Total
ThU.S.$
 

Opening balance

     11,400        23,999        35,399  

Changes in provisions

        

Increase in existing provisions

     5,363        1        5,364  

Used provisions

     (998      (39      (1,037

Increase (decrease) in foreign currency exchange

     (609      —          (609

Other Increases (Decreases)

     (33      (104      (137

Total Changes

     3,723        (142      3,581  

Closing balance

     15,123        23,857        38,980  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*) The increase in legal claims is composed mainly of ThU.S.$ 863 and ThU.S.$ 2,255 (Brazilian and Argentine subsidiaries respectively) in connection with civil and labor lawsits, and ThU.S.$1,490 from Arauco Argentina in connection of fees in lawsuits
(**) The change in Other Increases (Decreases) in Other Provisions is due to a reversal of the existing provisions of ThU.S$ 100 of Arauco Argentina.

Provisions for litigations are related to labor and tax claims whose payment period is uncertain. Other provisions mainly include the recognition of a liability related to investments in associates and joint ventures accounted under the equity method with net asset deficiency at the end of the reporting period.

 

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NOTE 19. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

     03-31-2017      12-31-2016  
     Unaudited         

Classes of Intangible Assets, Net

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Intangible assets, net

     90,767        89,497  

Computer software

     27,811        26,370  

Water rights

     5,689        5,689  

Customer

     49,958        50,982  

Other identifiable intangible assets

     7,309        6,456  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Classes of intangible Assets, Gross

     163,939        159,025  

Computer software

     75,763        72,008  

Water rights

     5,689        5,689  

Customer

     71,468        71,275  

Other identifiable intangible assets

     11,019        10,053  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Classes of accumulated amortization and impairment

     

Total accumulated amortization and impairment

     (73,172      (69,528

Accumulated amortization and impairment, intangible assets

     (73,172      (69,528

Computer software

     (47,952      (45,638

Customer

     (21,510      (20,293

Other identifiable intangible assets

     (3,710      (3,597
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Reconciliation of the carrying amount of intangible assets at the beginning and end of each reporting period balances

 

     03-31-2017        
     Unaudited        

Reconciliation of intangible assets

   Computer
Software
ThU.S.$
    Water Rights
ThU.S.$
     Customer
ThU.S.$
    Others
ThU.S.$
    TOTAL
ThU.S.$
 

Opening Balance

     26,370       5,689        50,982       6,456       89,497  

Changes

           

Additions

     3,696       —          —         945       4,641  

Disposals

     —         —          —         —         —    

Amortization                

     (2,252     —          (1,193     (100     (3,545

Increase (Decrease) related to foreign currency translation

     24       —          169       (22     171  

Other Increases (Decreases)    

     (27     —          —         30.00       3  

Changes Total

     1,441       —          (1,024     853       1,270  

Closing Balance

     27,811       5,689        49,958       7,309       90,767  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     12-31-2016        

Reconciliation of intangible assets

   Computer
Software
ThU.S.$
    Water Rights
ThU.S.$
     Customer
ThU.S.$
    Others
ThU.S.$
    TOTAL
ThU.S.$
 

Opening Balance

     21,251       5,485        55,265       6,111       88,112  

Changes

           

Additions

     12,935       204        —         1,718       14,857  

Disposals

     (1     —          —         —         (1

Amortization                

     (8,368     —          (4,770     (1,414     (14,552

Increase (Decrease) related to foreign currency translation

     178       —          487       41       706  

Other Increases (Decreases)                

     375       —          —         —         375  

Changes Total

     5,119       204        (4,283     345       1,385  

Closing Balance

     26,370       5,689        50,982       6,456       89,497  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

     Years of Useful life
(Average)
 

Computer Software

     5  

Customer

     15  

Brands

     7  

The amortization of customer and computer software is presented in the Interim Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss under the “Administrative Expenses” line item.

 

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NOTE 20. BIOLOGICAL ASSETS

Biological assets comprise forestry plantations, mainly radiata and taeda pine, and to a lesser extent eucalyptus. The plantations are located in Chile, Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay, with a total surface of 1.7 million hectares as of March 31, 2017 out of which 1 million hectares are used for forestry planting, 409 thousand hectares are native forest, 191 thousand hectares are used for other purposes and 62 thousand hectares not yet planted.

As of March 31, 2017, the production volume of logs totaled 4,7 million cubic meters (4,5 million cubic meters as of March 31, 2016).

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 internal data from 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 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 volume that will not decrease, 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 trades. 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 of the different products that are harvested in the forest is also considered in the valuation. 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 Interim Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss under the line item Other income per function, which as of March 31, 2017 amounted to ThU.S.$43,257 (ThU.S.$50,475 as of March 31, 2016). The appraisal of biological assets resulted in a greater cost of the lumber sold in comparison to the real incurred cost, which is presented included in the cost of sales which as of March 31, 2017 amounted to ThU.S.$40,842 (ThU.S.$41,268 as of March 31, 2016).

 

  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        (107,133
     -0,5        113,385  

Margins (%)

     10        383,069  
     -10        (383,069

The adjustment to fair value of biological assets is recorded in the Interim Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss, under the line item Other Income or Other Expenses, depending on whether it corresponds to profits or losses.

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 the Company’s resources, allows to minimize such risks.

Detail of Biological Assets Pledged as Security

As of March 31, 2017, there are no forestry plantations pledged as security.

Detail of Biological Assets with Restricted Ownership

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

No significant government grants have been received.

 

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Current and Non-Current Biological Assets

As of the date of these interim consolidated financial statements, the Current and Non-current biological assets are as follows:

 

     03-31-2017      12-31-2016  
     Unaudited         
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Current

     299,931        306,117  

Non-current

     3,446,550        3,592,874  

Total

     3,746,481        3,898,991  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Reconciliation of carrying amount of biological assets

 

Movement

   03-31-2017
Unaudited
ThU.S.$
 

Opening Balance

     3,898,991  

Changes in Biological Assets

  

Additions

     40,497  

Decreases due to Sales

     —    

Decreases due to Harvest

     (75,096

Gain (losses) arising from changes in fair value less costs to sale

     43,257  

Increases (decreases) in Foreign Currency Translation

     12,648  

Loss of forest due to fires

     (178,361

Other Increases (decreases)

     4,545  

Total Changes

     (152,510

Closing Balance

     3,746,481  
  

 

 

 

Movement

   12-31-2016
ThU.S.$
 

Opening Balance

     3,826,597  

Changes in Biological Assets

  

Additions through acquisition and costs of new plantations

     137,439  

Decreases due to Sales

     (1,351

Decreases due to Harvest

     (326,494

Gain (losses) arising from changes in fair value less costs to sale

     208,562  

Increases (decreases) in Foreign Currency Translation

     69,068  

Loss of forest due to fires

     (15,193

Other Increases (decreases)

     363  

Total Changes

     72,394  

Closing Balance

     3,898,991  
  

 

 

 

As of the date of these interim 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

As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 Arauco has made and / or has committed the following disbursements by major environmental projects:

 

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03-31-2017

Unaudited

  

Disbursements undertaken 2017

   Committed
Disbursements
 

Company

  

Name of project

  

State
of project

   Amount
ThU.S.$
    

Asset
Expense

  

Asset/expense
destination item

   Amount
ThU.S.$
     Estimated
date
 

Arauco Do Brasil S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      —        Assets    Property, plant and equipment      1,081        2017  

Arauco Do Brasil S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      —        Expense    Administration expenses      1,174        2017  

Celulosa Arauco Y Constitucion S.A.

   Investment projects for the control and management of gas emissions from industrial process    In process      1,356      Assets    Property, plant and equipment      8,125        2017  

Celulosa Arauco Y Constitucion S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      2,984      Assets    Property, plant and equipment      32,548        2018  

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      12,562      Assets    Property, plant and equipment      51,888        2017  

Celulosa Arauco Y Constitucion S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      6,918      Expense    Operating cost      24,049        2017  

Arauco Argentina S.A

   Construction emisario    In process      6      Assets    Property, plant and equipment      818        2017  

Arauco Argentina S.A

   Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future    In process      —        Assets    Property, plant and equipment      124        2017  

Arauco Argentina S.A

   Investment projects for the control and management of hazardous liquids and water energy optimization of industrial plants    In process      —        Assets    Property, plant and equipment      5,994        2017  

Maderas Arauco S.A.

   Investment projects for the control and management of hazardous liquids and water energy optimization of industrial plants    In process      126      Expense    Administration expenses      377        2017  

Maderas Arauco S.A.

   Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future    In process      263      Expense    Operating cost      790        2017  

Maderas Arauco S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      89      Assets    Property, plant and equipment      41        2017  

Forestal Arauco S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      293      Expense    Administration expenses      1,063        2017  

Forestal los Lagos S.A

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      43      Expense    Operating cost      182        2017  
        

 

 

          

 

 

    
      TOTAL      24,640              128,254     
        

 

 

          

 

 

    

 

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12-31-2016

   Disbursements undertaken 2016      Committed
Disbursements
 

Company

  

Name of project

   State
of project
   Amount
ThU.S.$
     Asset
Expense
     Asset/expense
destination
item
     Amount
ThU.S.$
     Estimated
date
 

Arauco Do Brasil S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      285        Assets       
Property, plant
and equipment
 
 
     417        2017  

Arauco Do Brasil S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      385        Expense       
Administration
expenses
 
 
     1,231        2017  

Celulosa Arauco Y Constitucion S.A.

   Investment projects for the control and management of gas emissions from industrial process    In process      1,585        Assets       
Property, plant
and equipment
 
 
     1,396        2017  

Celulosa Arauco Y Constitucion S.A.

   Investment projects for the control and management of gas emissions from industrial process    In process      476        Assets       
Property, plant
and equipment
 
 
     8,085        2018  

Celulosa Arauco Y Constitucion S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      611        Assets       
Property, plant
and equipment
 
 
     20,658        2017  

Celulosa Arauco Y Constitucion S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    Finished      1,271        Assets       
Property, plant
and equipment
 
 
     —       

Celulosa Arauco Y Constitucion S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      1,218        Assets       
Property, plant
and equipment
 
 
     14,736        2018  

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      51,703        Assets       
Property, plant
and equipment
 
 
     64,450        2017  

Celulosa Arauco Y Constitucion S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      26,990        Expense        Operating cost        4,180        2018  

Celulosa Arauco Y Constitucion S.A.

   Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future    Finished      144        Assets       
Property, plant
and equipment
 
 
     —       

Arauco Argentina S.A

   Construction emisario    In process      8        Assets       
Property, plant
and equipment
 
 
     824        2017  

Arauco Argentina S.A

   Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future    In process      187        Assets       
Property, plant
and equipment
 
 
     124        2017  

Arauco Argentina S.A

   Investment projects for the control and management of hazardous liquids and water energy optimization of industrial plants    In process      183        Assets       
Property, plant
and equipment
 
 
     6,112        2017  

Maderas Arauco S.A.

   Investment projects for the control and management of hazardous liquids and water energy optimization of industrial plants    Finished      1,332        Expense        Operating cost        —       

Maderas Arauco S.A.

   Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future    Finished      465        Expense       
Administration
expenses
 
 
     —       

Maderas Arauco S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      1,217        Assets       
Property, plant
and equipment
 
 
     304        2017  

Forestal Arauco S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      643        Expense       
Administration
expenses
 
 
     946        2017  

Forestal Los Lagos S.A

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      225        Expense        Operating cost        18        2017  
        

 

 

          

 

 

    
      TOTAL      88,928              123,481     
        

 

 

          

 

 

    

 

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NOTE 22. NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

Arauco decided to sell assets in previous years corresponding mainly to sawmills in Chile and remains committed to its sales plan.

By the end of fiscal year 2015, Paneles Arauco S.A. decided to reclassify to Properties, plant and equipment an amount of ThU.S.$5,429, since the Escuadron, La Araucana and Remanufactura Lomas Coloradas plants were used as warehouses for finished products. These assets consisted of buildings and saw mill equipment, which were shut down in preceding years.

The following table sets forth information on the main types of non-current assets held for sale:

 

     03-31-2017      12-31-2016  
     Unaudited         
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Land

     160        160  

Buildings

     1,122        1,122  

Property, plant and equipment

     1,658        1,777  

Total

     2,940        3,059  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, there were no significant effects on results related to the sale of assets held for sale.

 

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NOTE 23. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

23.1 Classification

Arauco’s financial instruments as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, are displayed in the table below. Regarding those instruments valued at an amortized cost, as estimation of their fair value is displayed for informational purposes.

 

     March 2017
Unaudited
     December 2016  

Financial Instruments

Thousands of dollars

   Carrying
amount
     Fair Value      Carrying
amount
     Fair Value  

Fair value through profit or loss (held for trading) (1)

     134,111        134,111        198,582        198,582  

Derivatives

     3,178        3,178        3,166        3,166  

Mutual funds (2)

     130,933        130,933        195,416        195,416  

Loans and Accounts Receivables

     1,228,774        1,228,774        1,126,182        1,126,182  

Cash and cash equivalents (amortized cost)

     477,572        477,572        396,837        396,837  

Cash

     162,221        162,221        149,446        149,446  

Time deposits

     289,401        289,401        247,391        247,391  

Agreements

     25,950        25,950        —          —    

Accounts Receivable (net)

     740,293        740,293        715,883        715,883  

Trade and other receivables

     626,540        626,540        600,589        600,589  

Lease receivable

     2,546        2,546        764        764  

Other receivables

     111,207        111,207        114,530        114,530  

Accounts receivable due from related parties

     10,909        10,909        13,462        13,462  

Other Financial Assets (5)

     16,876        16,876        10,903        10,903  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial liabilities at amortized cost (3)

     4,943,370        5,210,817        5,022,725        5,158,789  

Bonds issued denominated in U.S. Dollars

     2,299,508        2,421,483        2,321,980        2,480,063  

Bonds issued denominated in U.F. (4)

     1,152,892        1,271,356        1,130,679        1,078,934  

Bank Loans in U.S. Dollars

     845,202        876,591        891,338        926,070  

Bank borrowing denominated in U.S. Dollars

     22,159        22,159        23,020        23,020  

Financial leasing

     109,702        105,321        113,986        108,980  

Trade and other payables

     506,463        506,463        537,891        537,891  

Accounts payable to related parties

     7,444        7,444        3,831        3,831  

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

     370        370        336        336  

Hedging Liabilities

     65,829        65,829        87,027        87,027  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(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 interim consolidated statement of financial position.
(2) Although mutual funds are measured at fair value through profit or loss for purposes of the interim 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 interim 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.
(5) Includes guarantee fund for derivatives which correspond to the collateral under swap agreements.

 

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23.2 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 December 31, 2016, 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: Securities or quoted prices 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).

 

     Fair Value
March 2017
ThU.S.$
     Level 1
ThU.S.$
     Fair value         

Financial Instruments

         Level 2
ThU.S.$
     Level 3
ThU.S.$
 

Fair value through profit or loss (held for trading)

           

Derivatives

     3,178           3,178     

Mutual Funds

     130,933        130,933        

Other financial assets

     16,876        991        15,885     

Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost

           

Bonds issued denominated in U.S. Dollars

     2,421,483        2,421,482        

Bonds issued denominated in U.F. (4)

     1,271,356        1,271,356        

Bank loans in U.S. Dollars

     876,591           876,591     

Bank borrowing denominated in U.S. Dollars

     22,159           22,159     

Financial leasing

     105,321           105,321     

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

     370           370     

Hedging liabilities

     65,829           65,829     

23.3 Explanation of the valuation of Financial Instruments.

Cash and cash equivalent and accounts receivable

The carrying amount of accounts receivable cash and cash equivalents (including mutual funds), and other financial assets and liabilities approximate their fair value due to the short-term nature of such instruments.

Derivative financial instruments

Interest rate and currency swaps are valued under the cash flow discount method at the rate applicable according to the transaction’s risk, using an internal methodology based on the information obtained from Bloomberg. In this particular case, given that cross currency swaps correspond to future flows in UF and future flows in Dollars, Arauco calculates the current value of such flows by using 2 discount curves: the UF zero coupon curve and the Dollar zero coupon.

 

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The fair value of the interest rate swap contracts is calculated by reference to the rate differential between the agreed upon rate and the market rate as of the end date of these financial statements.

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

Financial Liabilities

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 and financial leases were determined based on discounted cash flow analysis, applying the corresponding discount yield curves to the remaining term to maturity.

Disclosures of the fair value of financial liabilities at amortized cost are determined via the use of discounted cash flows, calculated over variables of the observable markets as of the date of informing the interim consolidated financial statements, and correspond to Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

The following table shows the compliance with the financial covenants (level of indebtedness, detailed in section 23.9.3), for the bonds issued prior to the year 2015, as required by domestic indentures (Chile):

 

    

March 2017

     December 2016  
     Unaudited
ThU.S.$
     ThU.S.$  

Interest bearing loans, current (a)

     673,703        697,000  

Other financial liabilities, current

     674,275        697,452  

Hedging liabilities current + Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss current

     572        452  

Interest bearing loans, non-current (b)

     3,755,760        3,784,003  

Other financial liabilities, non-current

     3,821,387        3,870,914  

Hedging liabilities non-current + Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss non-current

     65,627        86,911  

Financial debt total (c)

     4,429,463        4,481,003  

Cash and cash equivalents

     608,505        592,253  

Other financial assets current

     4,186        5,201  

Total Cash (d)

     612,691        597,454  

Net Financial Debt (e)

     3,816,772        3,883,549  

Non-controlling interests

     6,944,044        6,955,251  

Equity attributable to owners of parent

     45,201        44,032  

Total Equity (f)

     6,989,245        6,999,283  

Debt to equity ratio (g)

     0.55        0.55  

 

(a) Other Current Financial Liabilities – (Current Hedge Liabilities + Financial Liabilities with changes in current results)
(b) Other Non-current Financial Liabilities – (Non-current Hedge Liabilities + Financial Liabilities with changes in non-current results)
(c) Interest bearing loans, current + Interest bearing loans, non-current
(d) Cash and Cash Equivalents + Other Current Financial Assets
(e) Total Financial Debt – Total Cash
(f) Equity attributable to owners of controlling parent + Non-controlling interests
(g) Net Financial Debt / Total Equity

 

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Note: As of March 31, 2017 the amount for the financial Liabilities with changes in non-current profits and losses is zero, the current hedging liabilities amount is ThU.S.$ 202, and Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss amount is ThU.S.$ 370

The following table shows the compliance with the financial covenants (level of indebtedness, detailed in section 23.9.3), for the bonds issued after year 2015, as required by domestic indentures (Chile):

 

     March 2017      December 2016  
     Unaudited
ThU.S.$
     ThU.S.$  

Other financial liabilities (a)

     4,495,662        4,568,366  

Other financial liabilities, current

     674,275        697,452  

Other financial liabilities, non-current

     3,821,387        3,870,914  

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

     370        336  

Hedging liabilities (b)

     65,829        87,027  

Swaps

     65,535        86,895  

Forward

     294        132  

Financial debt total (c)

     4,429,463        4,481,003  

Cash and cash equivalents

     608,505        592,253  

Total Cash (d)

     608,505        592,253  

Net Financial Debt (e)

     3,820,958        3,888,750  

Non-controlling interests

     6,944,044        6,955,251  

Equity attributable to owners of parent

     45,201        44,032  

Total Equity (f)

     6,989,245        6,999,283  

Debt to equity ratio (g)

     0.55        0.56  

 

(a) Other Financial Liabilities current + Other Financial Liabilities non-current
(b) Swaps + Forwards + Options
(c) Other financial liabilities +Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss + Hedging liabilities
(d) Cash and Cash Equivalents + Other Current Financial Assets
(e) Total Financial Debt – Total Cash
(f) Equity attributable to owners of controlling parent + Non-controlling interests
(g) Net Financial Debt / Total Equity

 

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The following table sets forth the reconciliation between the financial liabilities and the statement of financial position as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

 

Thousands of dollars

   March 2017
Unaudited
 
   Up to
90 days
     From 91
days to
1 year
     Other
current
financial
liabilities,
Total
     From 13
months to
5 years
     More
than 5
years
     Other
non-current
financial
liabilities,
Total
     Total  

Bonds obligations

     288,436        156,106        444,542        1,731,830        1,276,028        3,007,858        3,452,400  

Bank borrowing

     45,710        143,983        189,693        614,085        63,583        677,668        867,361  

Financial Leasing

     9,419        30,049        39,468        70,234        —          70,234        109,702  

Swap and Forward

     572        —          572        65,627        —          65,627        66,199  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other Financial Liabilities, Total (a)

     344,137        330,138        674,275        2,481,776        1,339,611        3,821,387        4,495,662  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Thousands of dollars

   March 2017
Unaudited
 
   Up to 90
days
     From 91
days to
1 year
     Total
Current
     From 13
months to
5 years
     More
than 5
years
     Total
non-current
     Total  

Trades and other payables

     499,479        6,984        506,463        —          —          —          506,463  

Related party payables

     7,444        —          7,444        —          —          —          7,444  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accounts Payable, Total (b)

     506,923        6,984        513,907        —          —          —          513,907  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Financial Liabilities (a) + (b)

     851,060        337,122        1,188,182        2,481,776        1,339,611        3,821,387        5,009,569  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Thousands of dollars

   December 2016  
   Up to 90
days
     From 91
days to
1 year
     Other
current
financial
liabilities,
Total
     From 13
months to
5 years
     More
than 5
years
     Other
non-current
financial
liabilities,
Total
     Total  

Bonds obligations

     51,874        409,102        460,976        1,233,603        1,758,079        2,991,682        3,452,658  

Bank borrowings

     134,140        61,483        195,623        626,384        92,351        718,735        914,358  

Financial leasing

     9,534        30,866        40,400        73,586        —          73,586        113,986  

Swap and Forward

     453        —          453        86,911        —          86,911        87,364  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other Financial Liabilities, Total (a)

     196,001        501,451        697,452        2,020,484        1,850,430        3,870,914        4,568,366  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Thousands of dollars

   Decembe
r 2016
 
   Up to 90
days
     From 91
days to
1 year
     Total
Current
     From 13
months to
5 years
     More
than 5
years
     Total
non-current
     Total  

Trades and other payables

     511,371        26,520        537,891        —          —          —          537,891  

Related party payables

     3,831        —          3,831        —          —          —          3,831  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accounts Payable, Total (b)

     515,202        26,520        541,722        —          —          —          541,722  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial Liabilities, Total (a) + (b)

     711,203        527,971        1,239,174        2,020,484        1,850,430        3,870,914        5,110,088  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

23.4 Derivative Instruments

Hedging instruments recorded as of December 31, 2016 are cash flow hedges. Arauco uses derivatives for hedging purposes, such as cross currency swaps, currency and commodity 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 or the Statement of Comprehensive Income as Finance Income or Finance Costs, net of differences in exchange rate of the hedged items and the deferred tax.

A summary of the derivative financial instruments included in the Statements of Financial Position as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, is presented below:

 

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Financial Instruments

   March 2017
Fair Value ThU.S.$
 

Assets at fair value through profit or loss (held for trading)

     3,178  

Derivative-Uruguay (1)

     3,178  

Hedging Assets

     15,885  

Derivative-Uruguay (1)

     1,465  

Cross Currency Swaps

     14,420  

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

     (370

Forward-Colombia

     (337

Derivative-Uruguay (1)

     (33

Hedging Liabilities

     (65,829

Cross Currency Swaps

     (65,535

Derivative-Uruguay (1)

     (294

 

(1) Include Swap and Forward from Uruguay tables.

 

Financial Instruments

   December 2016
Fair Value ThU.S.$
 

Assets at fair value through profit or loss (held for trading)

     3,166  

Derivative-Uruguay (1)

     3,159  

Forward-Colombia

     7  

Hedging Assets

     8,658  

Derivative-Uruguay (1)

     2,029  

Cross Currency Swaps

     6,629  

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

     (336

Forward-Colombia

     (267

Derivative-Uruguay (1)

     (69

Hedging Liabilities

     (87,027

Cross Currency Swaps

     (86,895

Derivative-Uruguay (1)

     (132

 

(2) Include Swap and Forward from Uruguay tables.

23.4.1. Chile

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 March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 to cover the exposure to the exchange rate risk generated from bonds denominated in UF:

 

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Bond

  

Institution

  Amount U.S.$     Amount UF     Starting date     Ending date     March 2017
Market Value ThU.S.$
    December 2016
Market Value ThU.S.$
 

F

   Deutsche - U.K.     43,618,307       1,000,000       10-30-2011       10-30-2021       (3,994     (4,703

F

   JP Morgan - N.A.     43,618,307       1,000,000       10-30-2011       10-30-2021       (3,875     (4,584

F

   Deutsche - U.K.     37,977,065       1,000,000       04-30-2014       04-30-2019       2,447       1,782  

F

   BBVA - Chile     38,426,435       1,000,000       10-30-2014       04-30-2023       1,513       558  

F

   BBVA - Chile     38,378,440       1,000,000       10-30-2014       04-30-2023       1,865       908  

F

   Santander - Chile     37,977,065       1,000,000       10-30-2014       04-30-2023       2,386       1,427  

F

   BCI - Chile     37,621,562       1,000,000       10-30-2014       04-30-2023       2,913       1,952  

J

   Corpbanca - Chile     42,864,859       1,000,000       09-01-2010       09-01-2020       (4,345     (5,505

J

   BBVA - Chile     42,864,859       1,000,000       09-01-2010       09-01-2020       (4,345     (5,505

J

   Deutsche - U.K.     42,864,859       1,000,000       09-01-2010       09-01-2020       (4,419     (5,590

J

   Santander - Spain     42,873,112       1,000,000       09-01-2010       09-01-2020       (4,309     (5,463

J

   BBVA - Chile     42,864,257       1,000,000       09-01-2010       09-01-2020       (4,181     (5,318

P

   Corpbanca - Chile     46,474,122       1,000,000       05-15-2012       11-15-2021       (5,678     (6,355

P

   JP Morgan - N.A.     47,163,640       1,000,000       11-15-2012       11-15-2021       (5,483     (6,157

P

   BBVA - Chile     42,412,852       1,000,000       11-15-2013       11-15-2023       (1,511     (2,548

P

   Santander - Chile     41,752,718       1,000,000       11-15-2013       11-15-2023       (550     (1,591

P

   Deutsche - U.K.     41,752,718       1,000,000       11-15-2013       11-15-2023       (523     (1,564

R

   Santander - Chile     128,611,183       3,000,000       10-01-2014       04-01-2024       (10,683     (13,815

R

   JP Morgan - U.K.     43,185,224       1,000,000       10-01-2014       04-01-2024       (2,992     (4,039

R

   Corpbanca - Chile       43,277,070       1,000,000       10-01-2014       04-01-2024       (2,979     (4,026

Q

   BCI - Chile     43,185,224       1,000,000       10-01-2014       04-01-2021       (2,874     (3,524

Q

   BCI - Chile     43,196,695       1,000,000       10-01-2014       04-01-2021       (2,793     (3,443

S

   Santander - Chile     201,340,031       5,000,000       11-15-2016       11-15-2026       3,296       (3,165
            

 

 

   

 

 

 
               (51,114     (80,266
            

 

 

   

 

 

 

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.

Through an effectiveness test, and pursuant to IAS 39, we were able to validate that the aforementioned hedging instruments are highly effective within an acceptable range for Arauco, for the purposes of eliminating the uncertainty of the exchange rate in the commitments derived from the hedged object.

23.4.2. Colombia

Forward contracts that are in force and effect, executed by Arauco Colombia as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 are detailed in the following table:

 

Exchange rate

   Institution      Amount ThU.S.$      Starting date      Ending date      March 2016
Market Value ThU.S.$
 

USDCOP

     BBVA Colombia        6,000        01-17-2017        04-10-2017        (171

USDCOP

     Corpbanca Colombia        7,000        02-14-2017        05-10-2017        (29

USDCOP

     Corpbanca Colombia        8,000        03-16-2017        06-12-2017        (137
              

 

 

 
                 (337
              

 

 

 

Exchange rate

   Institution      Amount ThU.S.$      Starting date      Ending date      December 2016
Market Value ThU.S.$
 

USDCOP

     BBVA Colombia        5,000        10/28/2016        1/11/2017        7  

USDCOP

     BBVA Colombia        4,000        11/18/2016        2/9/2017        (255

USDCOP

     BBVA Colombia        7,000        12/13/2016        3/10/2017        (12
              

 

 

 
                 (260
              

 

 

 

 

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23.4.3. Uruguay

Forward

As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 Arauco Uruguay maintains the following forward contracts in force and for the purposes of ensuring an exchange rate for sale of dollars:

 

Exchange rate

   Institution      Notional ThU.S.$      March 2017
Market Value ThU.S.$
 

UYUUSD

     Banco Santander Uy        16,400        1,398  

UYUUSD

     Citibank U.K.        2,800        268  

UYUUSD

     HSBC Uruguay        12,300        1,484  
        

 

 

 
           3,150  
        

 

 

 

Exchange rate

   Institution      Notional ThU.S.$      December 2016
Market Value ThU.S.$
 

UYUUSD

     Banco Santander Uy        16,600        1,633  

UYUUSD

     Citibank U.K.        3,200        150  

UYUUSD

     HSBC Uruguay        10,750        1,256  
        

 

 

 
           3,039  
        

 

 

 

Additionally, it holds forward agreements to guarantee an Euro purchase exchange rate:

 

Exchange rate

   Institution      Notional ThU.S.$      March 2017
Market Value ThU.S.$
 

EURUSD

     HSBC Uruguay        593        (4

EURUSD

     Citibank U.K.        216        (2
        

 

 

 
           (6
        

 

 

 

Arauco Uruguay’s profits and losses also face exposure to the price variation of certain fuels, as occurs with Fuel Oil N°6, which is used during the cellulose manufacturing process. In order to minimize this risk, the volatility of future flows associated to the purchase of Fuel Oil No. 6 for years 2017, 2018 and part of 2019 has been limited, through forwards of this commodity. The agreements that are in force and effect as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 are detailed below:

 

Exchange rate

   Institution      Notional ThU.S.$      March 2017
Market Value ThU.S.$
 

Fuel Oil N°6

     JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.        5,905        497  

Fuel Oil N°6

     DNB Bank ASA        2,497        6  

Fuel Oil N°6

     Citibank U.K.        378        61  
        

 

 

 
           564  
        

 

 

 

Exchange rate

   Institution      Notional ThU.S.$      December 2016
Market Value ThU.S.$
 

Fuel Oil N°6

     JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.        5,508        1,059  

Fuel Oil N°6

     DNB Bank ASA        2,661        156  

Fuel Oil N°6

     Citibank U.K.        378        83  
        

 

 

 
           1,298  
        

 

 

 

 

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Swap

In addition, Arauco in Uruguay maintains an Interest Rate Swap in force and effect, a derivative instrument which purpose is to set the interest rate of a variable rate debt in the same currency (USD). The valuation off this instrument as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 is shown below:

 

Exchange rate

   Institution    Notional ThU.S.$      March 2017
Market Value ThU.S.$
 

USD

   DNB Bank ASA      54,857        607  

Exchange rate

   Institution    Notional ThU.S.$      December 2016
Market Value ThU.S.$
 

USD

   DNB Bank ASA      59,077        650  

Note: the amount value and market value on the tables in section 23.4.3 represents 50% of the total, reflecting the stake held by Arauco in its Uruguayan subsidiaries.

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 due 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 accounts receivable due from related parties.

As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 there are provisions for impairment of ThU.S.$ 16.093 and ThU.S.$ 16,644, respectively.

 

     March 2017      December 2016  
   Unaudited         
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Loans and Accounts Receivable

     1,228,774        1,126,182  

Cash and cash equivalents

     477,572        396,837  

Cash

     162,221        149,446  

Time Deposits

     289,401        247,391  

Agreements

     25,950        —    

Trade and other receivables (net)

     751,202        729,345  

Trade and other receivables

     626,540        600,589  

Lease receivable

     2,546        764  

Other receivables

     111,207        114,530  

Accounts receivable due from related parties

     10,909        13,462  

 

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23.5.1. Cash and Cash Equivalents

Includes cash on hand, bank checking account 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 March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, classified by origin coins is as follow:

 

     03-31-2017      12-31-2016  
     Unaudited         
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Cash and Cash Equivalents

     608,505        592,253  

US Dollar

     473,578        524,426  

Euro

     6,453        2,357  

Other currencies

     53,658        55,069  

Chilean pesos

     74,816        10,401  

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 Trade 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 due 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 exploitation and financing, and which Arauco owns a non-controlling ownership of the counterparty.

 

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The following table sets forth trade and other current/non-current receivables classified by currencies as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

 

     03-31-2017      12-31-2016  
     Unaudited         
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Trade and other current receivables

     723,961        701,610  

US Dollar

     506,666        489,056  

Euros

     19,353        26,544  

Other currencies

     93,744        77,907  

Chilean pesos

     102,486        106,681  

U.F.

     1,712        1,422  

Accounts receivable due from related parties, current

     9,240        11,548  

US Dollar

     479        274  

Other currencies

     218        725  

Chilean pesos

     8,543        10,549  

U.F.

     712        957  

Trade and other non-current receivables

     16,332        14,273  

US Dollar

     7,182        6,895  

Other currencies

     541        527  

Chilean pesos

     5,961        5,753  

U.F.

     2,648        1,098  

Accounts receivable due from related parties, non-current

     —          957  

U.F.

     —          957  

 

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23.6 Total Financial Liabilities

Arauco’s financial liabilities to the date of these consolidated financial statements are as follows:

 

     March 2017      December 2016  
   Unaudited         

Financial Liabilities

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Total Financial Liabilities

     5,009,569        5,110,088  

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss (held for trading)

     370        336  

Hedging liabilities

     65,829        87,027  

Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost

     4,943,370        5,022,725  

The following table sets forth the current portion of the non-current bank borrowings and debt issued as of March 31, 2017 and

 

     March 2017      December 2016  
     Unaudited         
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Bank borrowings - current portion

     84,147        88,028  

Bonds issued - current portion

     43,963        62,506  

Total

     128,110        150,534  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

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.

At 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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            03-31-2017      12-31-2016      03-31-2017      12-31-2016  
            Unaudited             Unaudited         
     Currency      Amortized Cost ThU.S.$      Fair Value ThU.S.$  

Total Financial Liabilities

        4,943,370        5,022,725        5,210,817        5,158,789  

Bonds Issued

     U.S. Dollar        2,299,508        2,321,980        2,421,483        2,480,063  

Bonds Issued

     U.F.        1,152,892        1,130,679        1,271,356        1,078,934  

Bank borrowings

     U.S. Dollar        845,418        891,338        876,591        926,070  

Bank borrowings

     Other currencies        21,943        23,020        22,159        23,020  

Financial Leasing

     U.F.        92,756        98,316        89,077        94,052  

Financial Leasing

     Chilean pesos        16,946        15,670        16,244        14,928  

Trade and Other Payables

     U.S. Dollar        152,758        150,162        152,758        150,162  

Trade and Other Payables

     Euro        8,295        13,034        8,295        13,034  

Trade and Other Payables

     Other currencies        64,370        70,736        64,370        70,736  

Trade and Other Payables

     Chilean pesos        263,057        285,359        263,057        285,359  

Trade and Other Payables

     U.F.        17,983        18,600        17,983        18,600  

Related party payables

     U.S. Dollar        2,289        1,968        2,289        1,968  

Related party payables

     Chilean pesos        5,155        1,863        5,155        1,863  

The financial liabilities at amortized cost presented in the consolidated statements of financial positions as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 are as follows:

 

     March 2017  
     Unaudited  
     ThU.S.$  
     Current      Non-Current      Total  

Other financial liabilities

     673,703        3,755,760        4,429,463  

Trade and other payables

     506,463        —          506,463  

Accounts payable to related parties

     7,444        —          7,444  

Total Financial Liabilities Measured at Amortized Cost

     1,187,610        3,755,760        4,943,370  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     December 2016  
     ThU.S.$  
     Current      Non-Current      Total  

Other financial liabilities

     697,000        3,784,003        4,481,003  

Trade and other payables

     537,891        —          537,891  

Accounts payable to related parties

     3,831        —          3,831  

Total Financial Liabilities Measured at Amortized Cost

     1,238,722        3,784,003        5,022,725  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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23.8 Cash Flow Hedges Reserve Reconciliation

The following table sets forth the reconciliation balances of cash flow hedges presented in Other Comprehensive Income:

 

     January - March  
     Unaudited  
     2017
ThU.S.$
     2016
ThU.S.$
 

Opening balance

     1,096        (55,396

Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges

     17,710        5,986  

Recycle of cash flow hedges to profit or loss

     (2,287      (2,616

Income tax

     583        628  

Recycle of income tax

     (4,809      (2,006

Closing balance

     12,293        (53,404
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

23.9 Capital Disclosures

23.9.1 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.

23.9.2 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).

23.9.3 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

   March 2017
ThU.S.$
     December 2016
ThU.S.$
     Interest
coverage
>= 2,0x
   Debt level
(1) <=
1,2x

Domestic bonds (Chile)

     1,152,892        1,130,679      N/A   

Syndicate Loan

     299,105        298,967        

N/R: Not required for the financial obligation

(1) Debt to equity ratio (financial debt divided by equity plus non-controlling interests)

As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, Arauco has complied with all of its financial covenants.

 

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The following table sets forth the credit ratings of our debt instruments as of March 31, 2017, 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 March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 is as follows:

 

     March 2017      December 2016  
     Unaudited         
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Equity

     6,989,245        6,999,283  

Bank borrowings

     867,361        914,358  

Financial leasing

     109,702        113,986  

Bonds issued

     3,452,400        3,452,659  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Capitalization

     11,418,708        11,480,286  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

23.10 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.

23.10.1 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.    

 

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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.

Accounts exposed to credit risk are: trade receivable, financial lease debtors and other debtors.

Arauco does not have a securitized portfolio.

 

     March 2017      December 2016  
     Unaudited         
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Current Receivables

     

Trade receivables

     624,548        598,597  

Financial lease receivables

     663        411  

Other debtors

     98,750        102,602  

Net subtotal

     723,961        701,610  

Trade receivables

     634,471        609,102  

Financial lease receivables

     764        512  

Other debtors

     104,819        108,640  

Gross subtotal

     740,054        718,254  

Provision for doubtful trade receivables

     9,923        10,505  

Provision for doubtful lease receivables

     101        101  

Provision for doubtful other debtors

     6,069        6,038  

Subtotal Bad Debt

     16,093        16,644  

Non-Current Receivables

     

Trade receivables

     1,992        1,992  

Financial lease receivables

     1,883        353  

Other debtors

     12,457        11,928  

Net Subtotal

     16,332        14,273  

Trade receivables

     1,992        1,992  

Financial lease receivables

     1,883        353  

Other debtors

     12,457        11,928  

Gross subtotal

     16,332        14,273  

Provision for doubtful trade receivables

     —          —    

Provision for doubtful lease receivables

     —          —    

Provision for doubtful other debtors

     —          —    

Subtotal Bad Debt

     —          —    

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

The Credit and Collections Sub-Division, dependent from the Treasury Division, is the area entrusted with minimizing the credit risk of the accounts receivable, supervising the delinquency of the accounts. The regulations and procedures applicable for the control and administration of the Arauco Group can be found in the Corporate Credit Policy.

As of March 31, 2017, Arauco’s balance for commercial Debtors was ThU.S.$ 634,471 of which, according to the agreed sales conditions, 55.93% corresponded to sales on credit (open account), 40.79% to sales with letters of credit and 3.28% to other types of sales, distributed in 2,288 debtors. The client with the largest Open Account debt represented 2.72% of the total accounts receivable as of that date.

 

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Below we provide detail regarding accounts receivable, classified in tranches.

March 31, 2017 - 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$

    593,669       23,463       1,950       1,386       88       7       9       32       81       13,785       634,470  

%

    93.57     3.70     0.31     0.22     0.01     0.00     0.00     0.01     0.01     2.17     100

December 31, 2016

 

 

                   
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$

    562,386       31,106       257       881       39       18       21       11       64       14,319       609,102  

%

    92.33     5.11     0.04     0.14     0.01     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.01     2.36     100

Arauco does not conduct rescheduling or renegotiations with its clients that imply an amendment to the maturity of the invoices and, should it be necessary, any debt renegotiation with a client shall be analyzed on a case-by-case basis and subjected to the approval of the Corporate Finance Division.

Regarding the provisions from non-enforceable accounts, below we provide detail for the movements as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

 

     03-31-2017      12-31-2016  
     Unaudited         
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Opening balance

     (16,644      (19,860

Impairment losses recognized on receivables

     (131      (3,950

Reversal of impairment losses

     682        7,166  

Closing balance

     (16,093      (16,644
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Currently there is a policy for provisions for doubtful accounts receivable under IFRS for all the Arauco group companies.

Explanation regarding the Sales Risk with Letters of Credit

The sales with letters of credit mainly occur in markets in Asia and the Middle East. Periodically, a credit assessment is conducted regarding the banks that issue the letters of credit with the purpose of obtaining their score over the basis of risk-qualification ratings, country-specific risk and financial statements. The decision of approving the issuing bank or asking for confirmation of the letter of credit is made in consideration to this assessment.

 

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Explanation of the Sales Risk with Credit Line

Sales on credit are subject to the credit limit for each customer. The approval or rejection of a credit limit for all term sales is conducted by the Corporate Credit Sub-Division, as well as by the Credit and Collections area for North America, Brazil and Argentina, which report to the Corporate Finance Division. The regulations and procedures applicable for the correct control and risk management over the sales on credit are ruled by the Credit Policy.

A procedure that must be applied by all the companies of the Arauco group has been established for the approval and/or modification of client credit lines. Credit line requests are entered to the SAP that analyzes all available information. Afterwards, the same are either approved or rejected in each one of the internal committees of each company belonging to the Arauco group, depending on the maximum amount authorized by the Credit Policy. Lines of credit are renewed during this internal process on a yearly basis.

All sales are automatically controlled by a credit verification system, which has been configured to block any orders from clients who are delinquent in a given percentage of a debt and/or from clients whose line of credit, as of the time of the product’s shipping, has been exceeded or is overdue.

In order to minimize the credit risk for term or Open Account sales, it is Arauco’s policy to take out insurance to cover the export sales of companies Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A., Maderas Arauco S.A., Forestal Arauco S.A., and Arauco do Brasil S.A., as well as the domestic sales of Arauco México S.A. de C.V., Arauco Wood Inc, Arauco Colombia S.A., Arauco Perú S.A., Arauco Panels USA LLC, Flakeboard Company Ltd., Flakeboard America Ltd., Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A., Maderas Arauco S.A., Arauco Florestal Arapoti, Arauco Forest Brasil S.A. and Arauco do Brasil S.A. Arauco works with credit insurance company Continental (AA- rating, as per risk rating companies Humphreys and Fitch Ratings). In order to cover the export sales and domestic sales of Arauco Argentina S.A., the preferred credit insurance company is Insur (a subsidiary of Continental in Argentina). Both companies grant a 90% coverage over the amount of each invoice, without deductibles, for registered clients and of 80% for non-registered clients. (Non-registered clients are those whose lines range between ThU.S.$ 5 and ThU.S.$ 50 (equivalent currency of their invoicing) of the local sales of companies Arauco Perú S.A., Arauco Colombia S.A., Arauco México S.A. de C.V., Arauco Do Brasil S.A., Arauco Argentina S.A. and Maderas Arauco S.A. Lines in excess of the aforesaid amounts correspond to registered clients.

 

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As another way of minimizing risk and supporting a line of credit approved by the Credit Committee, Arauco holds guarantees such as mortgages, pledges, Standby letters of credit, bank performance bonds, checks, promissory notes, loans or any other that could be required under the laws of each country. The total amount held in guarantees amounts to MU.S.$98.3, effective as of March 2017, as summarized in the following chart. The procedure for guarantees is regulated by Arauco’s Policy on Guarantees, whose purpose is to control their accounting, due date and custody.

 

Guarantees Arauco Group (ThU.S.$)  

Guarantees Debtors (received from clients)

     

Certificate of deposits

     12,449        12.7

Standby

     6,872        7.0

Promissory notes

     64,089        65.2

Finance

     3,200        3.3

Mortgage

     9,343        9.5

Pledge

     2,190        2.2

Promissory notes

     200        0.2

Total Guarantees

     98,343        100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The maximum exposure to credit risk is limited to the value at amortized cost of the Debtors’ account for sales registered as of the date of this report, minus the percentage of sales insured by the aforementioned credit insurance companies and the guarantees granted in favor of Arauco.

In summary, the open account debt covered by the various insurance policies and guarantees amounts to 98.1% and, therefore, Arauco’s portfolio exposure amounts to 1.9%.

 

Secured Open Accounts Receivable    ThU.S.$      %  

Total open accounts receivable

     367,745        100.0  

Secured receivables(*)

     360,758        98.1  

Unsecured receivables

     6,987        1.9  

 

(*) Insured Debt is deemed to be the portion of accounts receivable that is covered by a credit company or by guarantees such as standby letters of credit, mortgages, performance bonds, among others

Investment Policy:

Arauco has an Investment Policy which identifies and limits the financial instruments and the entities into which the Arauco companies, in particular Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A., are authorized to invest. 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 dealers of mutual funds that are bank affiliates), 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.

 

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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 Superintendence 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.

23.10.2 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, 2017 and December 31, 2016. The tables have been drawn up based on the contractual undiscounted cash outflows and their remaining contractual maturities:

 

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  Maturity     Total              

Tax ID

 

Name

   

Currency

   

Name - Country
Loans with banks

 

Up 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

   
Scotiabank-
Chile
 
 
    U.S. Dollar     Celulosa Arauco
y Constitución
S.A.
    14       —         301,615       —         —         —         —         14       301,615       1.70%       Libor + 0,70%  

—  

   

Banco
Frances-
Argentina
 
 
 
    U.S. Dollar     Arauco
Argentina S.A.
    —         5,010       —         —         —         —         —         5,010       —         1.50%       1.50%  

—  

   
Banco Macro-
Argentina
 
 
   
Argentine
Pesos
 
 
  Arauco
Argentina S.A.
    10       20       —         —         —         —         —         30       —         15.25%       15.25%  

—  

   

Interamerican
Development
Bank
 
 
 
    U.S. Dollar     Zona Franca
Punta Pereira
    15       2,070       2,446       2,380       2,315       2,243       3,228       2,085       12,612       3.48%       Libor + 2,05%  

—  

   

Interamerican
Development
Bank
 
 
 
    U.S. Dollar     Zona Franca
Punta Pereira
    22       5,577       5,970       5,796       2,833       —         —         5,599       14,599       3.23%       Libor + 1,80%  

—  

    BBVA       U.S. Dollar     Zona Franca
Punta Pereira
    16,303       —         —         —         —         —         —         16,303       —         3.23%       Libor + 2%  

—  

    Citibank       U.S. Dollar     Zona Franca
Punta Pereira
    2,521       —         —         —         —         —         —         2,521       —         3.09%       Libor + 1,75%  

—  

    Scotiabank       U.S. Dollar     Zona Franca
Punta Pereira
    2,503       —         —         —         —         —         —         2,503       —         1.60%       1.60%  

—  

   

Banco
Interamericano
de Desarrollo
 
 
 
    U.S. Dollar     Celulosa y
Energia Punta
Pereira
    58       8,365       9,876       9,608       9,342       9,045       13,043       8,423       50,914       3.48%       Libor + 2,05%  

—  

   

Banco
Interamericano
de Desarrollo
 
 
 
    U.S. Dollar     Celulosa y
Energia Punta
Pereira
    87       22,553       24,130       23,426       11,440       —         —         22,640       58,996       3.23%       Libor + 1,80%  

—  

   
Finnish Export
Credit
 
 
    U.S. Dollar     Celulosa y
Energia Punta
Pereira
    404       43,473       50,818       50,020       49,103       47,754       47,077       43,877       244,772       3.20%       3.20%  

—  

    Dnb Nor Bank       U.S. Dollar     Celulosa y
Energia Punta
Pereira
    8       —         —         —         —         —         —         8       —         0.00%       Libor + 2%  

—  

   


Banco
Republica
Oriental de
Uruguay
 
 
 
 
    U.S. Dollar     Eufores S.A.     12,709       24,500       —         —         —         —         —         37,209       —         3.01%       Libor + 1,75%  

—  

    Citibank       U.S. Dollar     Eufores S.A.     3       —         —         —         —         —         —         3       —         3.43%       Libor + 2%  

—  

   
Banco HSBC-
Uruguay
 
 
    U.S. Dollar     Eufores S.A.     1,202       —         —         —         —         —         —         1,202       —         2.77%       Libor + 2,00%  

—  

   
Banco Itau -
Uruguay

 
    U.S. Dollar     Eufores S.A.     5,044       10,055       —         —         —         —         —         15,099       —         3.08%       Libor + 2,00%  

—  

    Heritage       U.S. Dollar     Eufores S.A.     1,351       —         —         —         —         —         —         1,351       —         2.90%       Libor + 2,00%  

—  

   
Banco
Santander
 
 
    U.S. Dollar     Eufores S.A.     2,513       20,065       —         —         —         —         —         22,578       —         3.11%       Libor + 2,00%  

—  

   
Banco ABC -
Brasil
 
 
   
Brazilian
Real
 
 
  Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
    7       11       —         —         —         —         —         18       —         2.50%       2.50%  

—  

    Banco Itau      
Brazilian
Real
 
 
  Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
    365       —         —         —         —         —         —         365       —         9.50%       9.50%  

—  

   
Banco
Bradesco
 
 
   
Brazilian
Real
 
 
  Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
    —         1,229       —         —         —         —         —         1,229       —         9.50%       9.50%  

—  

   
Banco
Votorantim
 
 
   
Brazilian
Real
 
 
  Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
    13       13       —         —         —         —         —         26       —         5.50%       5.50%  

—  

    Banco Alfa      
Brazilian
Real
 
 
  Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
    3       13       77       77       77       64       —         16       295       11.25%       Tljp+3,75%  

—  

   
Banco
Santander
 
 
   
Brazilian
Real
 
 
  Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
    2       74       103       103       35       5       —         76       246       9.34%       Tljp+4%  

—  

    Banco Itau      
Brazilian
Real
 
 
  Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
    3       6       —         —         —         —         —         9       —         2.50%       2.50%  

—  

    Banco Itau      
Brazilian
Real
 
 
  Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
    14       40       44       —         —         —         —         54       44       3.50%       3.50%  

—  

   
Banco
Bradesco
 
 
   
Brazilian
Real
 
 
  Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
    11       34       45       27       —         —         —         45       72       6.00%       6.00%  

—  

   
Banco
Votorantim
 
 
   
Brazilian
Real
 
 
  Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
    27       —         —         —         —         —         —         27       —         5.00%       5.00%  

—  

    Banco Safra      
Brazilian
Real
 
 
  Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
    23       66       93       —         —         380       380       89       853       6.00%       6.00%  

—  

    Banco Safra      
Brazilian
Real
 
 
  Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
    8       21       27       27       27       4       —         29       85       10.00%       10.00%  

—  

   
Banco
Santander
 
 
   
Brazilian
Real
 
 
  Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
    10       8       17       17       8       —         —         18       42       9.00%       9.00%  

—  

   
Banco
Santander
 
 
   
Brazilian
Real
 
 
  Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
    6       21       30       30       15       5       —         27       80       9.22%       Tljp+4%  

—  

   
Banco
Bradesco
 
 
   
Brazilian
Real
 
 
  Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
    20       60       79       6       —         —         —         80       85       5.91%       5.91%  

—  

    Banco Alfa       U.S. Dollar     Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
    —         7       9       9       9       2       —         7       29       8.12%       Cesta+3,8%  

—  

    Banco Alfa      
Brazilian
Real
 
 
  Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
    —         17       23       23       23       6       —         17       75       11.30%       Tljp+3,8%  

—  

   
Banco Itau -
Brasil

 
   
Brazilian
Real
 
 
  Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
    4       10       —         —         —         —         —         14       —         2.50%       2.50%  

—  

   

Banco
Votorantim -
Brasil
 
 
 
   
Brazilian
Real
 
 
  Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
    210       537       716       239       —         337       337       747       1,629       11.30%       Tljp+3,8%  

—  

   

Banco
Votorantim -
Brasil
 
 
 
    U.S. Dollar     Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
    35       101       134       45       —         —         —         136       179       7.62%       Cesta+5,3%  

—  

   

Banco Bndes
Subcrédito
A-B-D
 
 
 
   
Brazilian
Real
 
 
  Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
    4       —         —         —         238       475       238       4       951       9.82%       Tljp + 2,91%  

—  

   
Banco Bndes
Subcrédito C
 
 
    U.S. Dollar     Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
    4       —         —         —         60       145       84       4       289       7.23%       Cesta+2,91%  

—  

   
Banco
Santander
 
 
   
Brazilian
Real
 
 
  Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
    13       27       42       33       4       —         —         40       79       9.32%       9.32%  

—  

   
Banco John
Deere
 
 
   
Brazilian
Real
 
 
  Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
    41       —         —         —         —         —         —         41       —         6.00%       6.00%  

—  

   
Bndes
Subcrédito E-I
 
 
   
Brazilian
Real
 
 
  Mahal
Emprendimientos
Pat. S.A.
    23       —         1,563       3,127       1,563       —         —         23       6,253       10.41%       Tljp + 2,91%  

—  

   
Bndes
Subcrédito F-J
 
 
   
Brazilian
Real
 
 
  Mahal
Emprendimientos
Pat. S.A.
    16       —         938       1,877       938       —         —         16       3,753       11.41%       Tljp + 3,91%  

—  

   

Bndes
Subcrédito
G-K
 
 
 
    U.S. Dollar     Mahal
Emprendimientos
Pat. S.A.
    61       —         849       2,039       1,188       —         —         61       4,076       7.23%       Cesta + 2,91%  

—  

   

Bndes
Subcrédito
H-L
 
 
 
   
Brazilian
Real
 
 
  Mahal
Emprendimientos
Pat. S.A.
    20       —         1,042       2,084       1,042       —         —         20       4,168       12.61%       Tljp + 5,11%  

—  

   
Banco
Santander
 
 
   
Brazilian
Real
 
 
  Mahal
Emprendimientos
Pat. S.A.
    —         —         7       29       29       21       —         —         86       11.50%       Tljp+4%  

—  

   
Banco
Santander
 
 
    U.S. Dollar     Mahal
Emprendimientos
Pat. S.A.
    —         —         3       12       12       9       —         —         36       8.32%       Cesta+4%  

—  

   
Banco
Santander
 
 
   
Brazilian
Real
 
 
  Novo Oeste
Gestao de Ativos
Florestais S.A.
    —         —         5       29       29       24       —         —         87       11.50%       Tljp+4%  

—  

   
Banco
Santander
 
 
    U.S. Dollar     Novo Oeste
Gestao de Ativos
Florestais S.A.
    —         —         2       13       13       9       —         —         37       8.32%       Tljp+4%  
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     
      Total     45,710       143,983       400,703       101,076       80,343       60,528       64,387       189,693       707,037      
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

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AND SUBSIDIARIES

Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2017

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

 

 

March 31, 2017

  Maturity     Total              

Tax ID

 

Name

 

Currency

 

Name - Country

Bonds

  Up 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     3,493       —         8,379       25,651       24,889       24,127       165,595       3,493       248,641       4.24     4.21

93.458.000-1

  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.   UF   Barau-F     1,397       —         3,382       10,353       10,046       9,739       66,840       1,397       100,360       4.25     4.21

93.458.000-2

  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.   UF   Barau-J     —         536       6,440       6,440       202,475       —         —         536       215,355       3.23     3.22

93.458.000-3

  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.   UF   Barau-P     2,983       —         7,911       7,911       7,911       7,911       245,794       2,983       277,438       3.96     3.96

93.458.000-3

  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.   UF   Barau-Q     —         11,155       22,032       21,438       20,843       10,198       —         11,155       74,511       2.96     2.98

93.458.000-3

  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.   UF   Barau-R     3,557       —         7,127       7,127       7,127       7,127       294,574       3,557       323,082       3.57     3.57

93.458.000-3

  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.   UF   Barau-S     1,783       —         4,765       4,765       4,765       4,765       213,938       1,783       232,998       2.44     2.89

—  

  Arauco Argentina S.A.   U.S. Dollar   Bono 144 A - Argentina     275,222       —         —         —         —         —         —         275,222       —         6.39     6.38

93.458.000-1

  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.   U.S. Dollar   Yankee Bonds 2019     —         6,142       36,250       516,322       —         —         —         6,142       552,572       7.26     7.25

93.458.000-1

  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.   U.S. Dollar   Yankee Bonds 2nd Emision     —         125,357       —         —         —         —         —         125,357       —         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       417,130       —         —         3,889       457,130       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       517,118       —         5,278       588,368       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       558,675       3,750       648,675       4.52     4.50
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     
      Total     288,435       156,107       162,536       666,257       741,436       603,485       1,545,416       444,542       3,719,130      
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

March 31, 2017

  Maturity     Total              

Tax ID

 

Name

 

Currency

 

Name - Country

Lease

  Up 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     203       1,367       595       595       534       534       —         1,570       2,258       —         —    

85.805.200-9

  Forestal Arauco S.A.   UF   Banco Scotiabank     1,591       4,697       3,676       3,676       1,735       1,735       —         6,288       10,822       —         —    

85.805.200-9

  Forestal Arauco S.A.   UF   Banco Estado     687       2,014       2,456       2,456       820       820       —         2,701       6,552       —         —    

85.805.200-9

  Forestal Arauco S.A.   UF   Banco de Chile     3,025       9,874       7,930       7,930       3,776       3,776       —         12,899       23,412       —         —    

85.805.200-9

  Forestal Arauco S.A.   UF   Banco BBVA     1,475       4,689       1,828       1,828       —         —         —         6,164       3,656       —         —    

85.805.200-9

  Forestal Arauco S.A.   UF   Banco Credito e Inversiones     1,103       3,431       4,284       4,284       1,666       1,666       —         4,534       11,900       —         —    

85.805.200-9

  Forestal Arauco S.A.   Chilean Pesos   Banco Santander     46       139       8       8       —         —         —         185       16       —         —    

85.805.200-9

  Forestal Arauco S.A.   Chilean Pesos   Banco Chile     562       1,687       1,346       1,346       425       425       —         2,249       3,542       —         —    

85.805.200-9

  Forestal Arauco S.A.   Chilean Pesos   Banco Credito e Inversiones     727       2,151       2,841       2,841       1,197       1,197       —         2,878       8,076       —         —    
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     
      Total     9,419       30,049       24,964       24,964       10,153       10,153       —         39,468       70,234      
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

As part of the policy of Arauco, it considers compliance with all Accounts Payable, whether with related (see Note 13) or third parties, within a period not exceeding 30 days.

 

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March 31, 2017

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

 

 

December 31, 2016

  Maturity     Total              

Tax ID

 

Name

 

Currency

 

Name - Country Loans
with banks

  Up 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.

 

U.S. Dollar

 

Scotiabank- Chile

    —         36       302,242       —         —         —         —         36       302,242       1.63%       1.63%  
—    

Arauco Argentina S.A.

 

U.S. Dollar

 

Banco Galicia- Argentina

    5,031       —         —         —         —         —         —         5,031       —         2.00%       2.00%  
—    

Arauco Argentina S.A.

 

Argentine Pesos

 

Banco Macro- Argentina

    11       29       —         —         —         —         —         40       —         15.25%       15.25%  
—    

Zona Franca Punta Pereira

 

U.S. Dollar

 

Interamerican Development Bank

    1,178       1,027       2,450       2,387       2,324       2,256       4,302       2,205       13,719       Libor + 2.05%       Libor + 2.05%  
—    

Zona Franca Punta Pereira

 

U.S. Dollar

 

Interamerican Development Bank

    2,990       2,782       5,997       5,830       5,664       —         —         5,772       17,491       Libor + 1.80%       Libor + 1.80%  
—    

Zona Franca Punta Pereira

 

U.S. Dollar

 

BBVA

    16,176       —         —         —         —         —         —         16,176       —         3.23%       Libor + 2%  
—    

Zona Franca Punta Pereira

 

U.S. Dollar

 

Citibank

    —         2,501       —         —         —         —         —         2,501       —         2.95%       Libor + 1.75%  
—    

Zona Franca Punta Pereira

 

U.S. Dollar

 

Scotiabank

    2,501       —         —         —         —         —         —         2,501       —         1.60%       1.60%  
—    

Celulosa y Energia Punta Pereira

 

U.S. Dollar

 

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    4,768       4,143       9,895       9,637       9,379       9,096       17,371       8,911       55,378       3.30%       Libor + 2.05%  
—    

Celulosa y Energia Punta Pereira

 

U.S. Dollar

 

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    12,104       11,237       24,249       23,568       22,888       —         —         23,341       70,705       3.05%       Libor + 1.80%  
—    

Celulosa y Energia Punta Pereira

 

U.S. Dollar

 

Finnish Export Credit

    25,474       20,774       43,915       44,538       45,209       45,882       70,166       46,248       249,710       3.20%       3.20%  
—    

Celulosa y Energia Punta Pereira

 

U.S. Dollar

 

Dnb Nor Bank

    89       —         —         —         —         —         —         89       —         Libor + 2.00%       Libor + 2.00%  
—    

Eufores S.A.

 

U.S. Dollar

 

Banco Republica Oriental de Uruguay

    24,733       12,563       —         —         —         —         —         37,296       —         Libor + 1.75%       Libor + 1.75%  
—    

Eufores S.A.

 

U.S. Dollar

 

Citibank

    5       —         —         —         —         —         —         5       —         Libor + 2.00%       Libor + 2.00%  
—    

Eufores S.A.

 

U.S. Dollar

 

Banco HSBC- Uruguay

    1,202       —         —         —         —         —         —         1,202       —         Libor + 2.00%       Libor + 2.00%  
—    

Eufores S.A.

 

U.S. Dollar

 

Banco Itau -Uruguay

    10,135       5,003       —         —         —         —         —         15,138       —         Libor + 2.00%       Libor + 2.00%  
—    

Eufores S.A.

 

U.S. Dollar

 

Heritage

    1,351       —         —         —         —         —         —         1,351       —         Libor + 2.00%       Libor + 2.00%  
—    

Eufores S.A.

 

U.S. Dollar

 

Banco Santander

    22,735       —         —         —         —         —         —         22,735       —         Libor + 2.00%       Libor + 2.00%  
—    

Arauco Do Brasil S.A.

 

Brazilian Real

 

Banco ABC - Brazil

    7       18       —         —         —         —         —         25       —         2.50%       2.50%  
—    

Arauco Do Brasil S.A.

 

Brazilian Real

 

Banco Itau

    2,713       321       —         —         —         —         —         3,034       —         9.50%       9.50%  
—    

Arauco Do Brasil S.A.

 

Brazilian Real

 

Banco Votorantim

    13       25       —         —         —         —         —         38       —         5.50%       5.50%  
—    

Arauco Do Brasil S.A.

 

Brazilian Real

 

Banco Santander

    2       46       100       100       57       7       —         48       264       9.34%       9.34%  
—    

Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.

 

Brazilian Real

 

Banco Itau

    2       6       1       —         —         —         —         8       1       2.50%       2.50%  
—    

Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.

 

Brazilian Real

 

Banco Itau

    13       38       51       4       —         —         —         51       55       3.50%       3.50%  
—    

Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.

 

Brazilian Real

 

Banco Bradesco

    11       33       44       37       —         —         —         44       81       6.00%       6.00%  
—    

Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.

 

Brazilian Real

 

Banco Bradesco

    400       —         —         —         —         —         —         400       —         8.75%       8.75%  
—    

Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.

 

Brazilian Real

 

Banco Votorantim

    17       —         —         —         —         369       369       17       738       5.00%       5.00%  
—    

Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.

 

Brazilian Real

 

Banco Safra

    22       66       88       22       —         —         —         88       110       6.00%       6.00%  
—    

Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.

 

Brazilian Real

 

Banco Safra

    8       21       27       27       27       11       —         29       92       10.00%       10.00%  
—    

Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.

 

Brazilian Real

 

Banco Santander

    1       16       16       16       8       —         —         17       40       9.00%       9.00%  
—    

Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.

 

Brazilian Real

 

Banco Santander

    5       18       30       30       19       8       —         23       87       9.22%       9.22%  
—    

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

 

Brazilian Real

 

Banco Bradesco

    20       57       77       23       —         —         —         77       100       5.91%       5.91%  
—    

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

 

U.S. Dollar

 

Banco Alfa

    —         5       9       9       9       5       —         5       32       7.94%       7.94%  
—    

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

 

Brazilian Real

 

Banco Alfa

    —         12       23       23       23       11       —         12       80       11.30%       11.30%  
—    

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

 

Brazilian Real

 

Banco Itau -Brazil

    4       12       1       2       —         —         —         16       3       2.50%       2.50%  
—    

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

 

Brazilian Real

 

Banco Votorantim - Brazil

    195       520       694       405       —         327       327       715       1,753       8.59%       8.59%  
—    

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

 

U.S. Dollar

 

Banco Votorantim - Brazil

    35       101       134       78       —         —         —         136       212       7.44%       7.44%  
—    

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

 

Brazilian Real

 

Banco Bndes Subcrédito A-B-D

    4       —         —         —         114       460       346       4       920       9.82%       9.82%  
—    

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

 

U.S. Dollar

 

Banco Bndes Subcrédito C

    4       —         —         —         24       144       120       4       288       7.05%       7.05%  
—    

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

 

Brazilian Real

 

Banco Santander

    1       32       —         —         —         —         —         33       —         9.32%       9.32%  
—    

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

 

Brazilian Real

 

Banco John Deere

    62       41       41       32       10       —         —         103       83       6.00%       6.00%  
—    

Mahal Emprendimientos Pat. S.A.

 

Brazilian Real

 

Bndes Subcrédito E-I

    23       —         758       3,030       2,272       —         —         23       6,060       8.91%       8.91%  
—    

Mahal Emprendimientos Pat. S.A.

 

Brazilian Real

 

Bndes Subcrédito F-J

    16       —         454       1,818       1,363       —         —         16       3,635       9.91%       9.91%  
—    

Mahal Emprendimientos Pat. S.A.

 

U.S. Dollar

 

Bndes Subcrédito G-K

    60       —         339       2,037       1,697       —         —         60       4,073       7.05%       7.05%  
—    

Mahal Emprendimientos Pat. S.A.

 

Brazilian Real

 

Bndes Subcrédito H-L

    19       —         504       2,020       1,514       —         —         19       4,038       11.11%       11.11%  
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     
      Total     134,140       61,483       392,139       95,673       92,601       58,576       93,001       195,623       731,990      
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

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Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2017

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

 

 

December 31, 2016

  Maturity     Total              

Tax ID

 

Name

 

Currency

 

Name - Country

Bonds

  Up 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

    —         1,931       11,587       29,091       27,486       33,383       180,490       1,931       282,037       4.24     4.21

93.458.000-2

 

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

 

UF

 

Barau-J

    2,115       —         6,344       6,344       203,030       —         —         2,115       215,718       3.23     3.22

93.458.000-3

 

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

 

UF

 

Barau-P

    —         996       7,794       7,794       7,794       7,794       242,571       996       273,747       3.96     3.96

93.458.000-3

 

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

 

UF

 

Barau-Q

    586       9,839       21,758       21,172       20,586       10,073       —         10,425       73,589       2.96     2.98

93.458.000-3

 

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

 

UF

 

Barau-R

    1,755       —         7,022       7,022       7,022       7,022       290,572       1,755       318,660       3.57     3.57

93.458.000-3

 

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

 

UF

 

Barau-S

    —         600       4,695       4,695       4,695       4,695       210,785       600       229,565       2.44     2.89

—  

 

Arauco Argentina S.A.

 

U.S. Dollar

 

Bono 144 A – Argentina

    —         270,787       —         —         —         —         —         270,787       —         6.39     6.38

93.458.000-1

 

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

 

U.S. Dollar

 

Yankee Bonds 2019

    15,205       —         36,250       534,254       —         —         —         15,205       570,504       7.26     7.25

93.458.000-1

 

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

 

U.S. Dollar

 

Yankee Bonds 2nd Emission

    2,734       124,949       —         —         —         —         —         127,683       —         7.50     7.50

93.458.000-1

 

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

 

U.S. Dollar

 

Yankee 2021

    8,889       —         20,000       20,000       20,000       406,926       —         8,889       466,926       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       504,895       11,215       599,895       4.77     4.75

93.458.000-1

 

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

 

U.S. Dollar

 

Yankee 2024

    9,376       —         22,500       22,500       22,500       22,500       569,625       9,376       659,625       4.52     4.50
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     
      Total     51,875       409,102       161,700       676,622       336,863       516,143       1,998,938       460,977       3,690,266      
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

December 31, 2016

  Maturity     Total              

Tax ID

 

Name

 

Currency

 

Name - Country

Lease

  Up 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     237       1,616       —         1,179       —         1,201       —         1,853       2,380       —         —    

85.805.200-9

 

Forestal Arauco S.A.

  UF   Banco Scotiabank     1,571       4,970       —         7,731       —         4,259       —         6,541       11,990       —         —    

85.805.200-9

 

Forestal Arauco S.A.

  UF   Banco Estado     645       2,008       —         5,092       —         2,035       —         2,653       7,127       —         —    

85.805.200-9

 

Forestal Arauco S.A.

  UF   Banco de Chile     3,294       10,861       —         16,861       —         8,906       —         14,155       25,767       —         —    

85.805.200-9

 

Forestal Arauco S.A.

  UF   Banco BBVA     1,673       5,030       —         4,663       —         183       —         6,703       4,846       —         —    

85.805.200-9

 

Forestal Arauco S.A.

  UF   Banco Credito e Inversiones     982       2,994       —         7,501       —         2,824       —         3,976       10,325       —         —    

85.805.200-9

 

Forestal Arauco S.A.

  Chilean Pesos   Banco Santander     46       138       —         61       —         —         —         184       61       —         —    

85.805.200-9

 

Forestal Arauco S.A.

  Chilean Pesos   Banco Chile     439       1,317       —         2,418       —         929       —         1,756       3,347       —         —    

85.805.200-9

 

Forestal Arauco S.A.

  Chilean Pesos   Banco Credito e Inversiones     647       1,932       —         5,053       —         2,690       —         2,579       7,743       —         —    
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     
      Total     9,534       30,866       —         50,559       —         23,027       —         40,400       73,586      
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

As part of the policy of Arauco, it considers compliance with all Accounts Payable, whether with related (see Note 13) or third parties , within a period not exceeding 30 days.

 

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March 31, 2017

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

 

 

Guarantees

As of the date of these interim consolidated financial statements, Arauco has financial assets of approximately MU.S.$58 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 March 31, 2017, the total assets pledged as an indirect guarantee were MU.S.$741. 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 MU.S.$454 and the Finnevera Guaranteed Facility Agreement in the amount of up to MU.S.$900. 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      488      Directorate General of Maritime Territory and Merchant Marine

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   Guarantee letter    —      Chilean Pesos      313      Directorate General of Maritime Territory and Merchant Marine

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   Guarantee letter    —      Chilean Pesos      230      Directorate General of Maritime Territory and Merchant Marine

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   Guarantee letter    —      Chilean Pesos      209      Directorate General of Maritime Territory and Merchant Marine

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   Guarantee letter    —      Chilean Pesos      129      Directorate General of Maritime Territory and Merchant Marine

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   Guarantee letter    —      Chilean Pesos      100      National Customs Service

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Equipment    —      U.S. Dollar      140      Bank Bradesco S.A.

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Equipment    —      U.S. Dollar      102      Bank Bradesco S.A.

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Equipment    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar      761      Bank John Deere S.A.

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Endorsement of Arauco do Brasil    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar      673      Bank Votorantim S.A.

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Endorsement of Arauco do Brasil    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar      3,695      Bank Votorantim S.A.

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Mortgage Industrial Plant of Jaguariaíva of Arauco do Brasil    —      U.S. Dollar      48,388      BNDES

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

   Equipment    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar      219      Bank Santander S.A.

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

   Equipment    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar      215      Bank Alpha S.A.

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

   Equipment    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar      207      Bank Votorantim S.A.

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

   Equipment    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar      109      Bank ABC Brasil S.A.

Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.

   Endorsement of Arauco do Brasil    —      U.S. Dollar      759      Bank Votorantim S.A.

Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.

   Equipment    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar      406      Bank Safra S.A.

Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.

  

Equipment

   Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar      210     

Bank Itaú BBA S.A.

Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.

  

Equipment

   Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar      100     

Bank Bradesco S.A.

Arauco Bioenergía S.A.

  

Guarantee letter

   —      Chilean Pesos      123     

Minera Escondida Ltda.

Arauco Bioenergía S.A.

  

Guarantee letter

   —      Chilean Pesos      121     

CODELCO S.A.

Arauco Bioenergía S.A.

  

Guarantee letter

   —      Chilean Pesos      121     

CODELCO S.A.

     

Total

        57,818     
           

 

 

    

INDIRECT

 

Subsidiary

  

Guarantee

  

Assets Pledged

  

Currency

   ThU.S.$     

Guarantor

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   Suretyship not supportive and cumulative    —      U.S. Dollar      451,409      Joint Ventures (Uruguay)

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   Full Guarantee    —      U.S. Dollar      270,000      Flakeboard (Canadá)

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   Guarantee letter    —      U.S. Dollar      4,362      Arauco Argentina (bondholders)

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   Guarantee letter    —      Brazilian Real      15,126      Arauco Forest Brasil y Mahal (Brasil)
          Total         740,897       
           

 

 

    

23.10.3 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.

 

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

 

 

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 effect of this variable on equity and net result.

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 as of the date of these financial statements. 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 year after tax +/- 2.32% (equivalent to MU.S.$ -/+ 8.2), and +/- 0.07% of equity (equivalent to MU.S.$ -/+ 5.0).

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 as of the date of these financial statements. 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 +/- 0.16% (equivalent to MU.S.$(1)) and a change on the equity of +/- 0.01% (equivalent to MU.S.$0).

23.10.4 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.

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 March 31, 2017, 12.9% our financial debt accrues interest at variable rates. A change of +/- 10% in the interest rate is considered a possible range of fluctuation. Such market conditions would affect the income after tax at rate of +/- 0.23% (equivalent to MU.S.$-/+ 1) and +/- 0.01% (equivalent to MU.S.$-/+ 1) on equity.

 

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

 

 

     March 2017
Unaudited
ThU.S.$
     Total  

Fixed rate

     3,843,720        86.8

Bonds issued

     3,452,400     

Bank borrowings (*)

     281,618     

Financial leasing

     109,702     

Variable rate

     585,743        13.2

Bonds issued

     —       

Loans with Banks

     585,743     

Total

     4,429,463        100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     December 2016
ThU.S.$
     Total  

Fixed rate

     3,903,942        87.1

Bonds issued

     3,452,659     

Bank borrowings (*)

     337,297     

Financial leasing

     113,986     

Variable rate

     577,061        12.9

Bonds issued

     —       

Bank borrowings

     577,061     

Total

     4,481,003        100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*) Includes variable rate bank borrowings changed by fixed rate swaps.

23.10.5 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 March 31, 2017, revenue due to pulp sales accounted for 46.96% 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 a variation of +/- 43.77% (equivalent to MU.S.$ 160.4) on the income for the year after tax and +/- 1.38% (equivalent to MU.S.$96.2) on equity.

 

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NOTE 24. REPORTABLE SEGMENTS

The main products that generate revenue for each reportable segment are described as follows:

 

    Pulp: The main products sold by this reportable segment are long fiber bleached pulp (BSKP), short fiber bleached pulp (BHKP), long fiber raw pulp (UKP), and pulp fluff.

 

    Timber: The range of products sold by this reportable segment are plywood panels, MDF panels (medium density fiberboard), Hardboard Panels, PB Panels (agglomerated different sizes of sawn wood and remanufactured products such as moldings, precut pieces and finger joints.

The timber reportable segment was created following the merger of the companies indicated in Note 14, which resulted in the merger of the previous sawn timber and panels segments.

 

    Forestry: This reportable 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 reportable segment.

Pulp

The Pulp reportable 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.

 

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Timber

The Panels reportable 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 6.7 million cubic meters of PBO, MDF, Hardboards, plywood and moldings.

Through the Sonae Arauco joint venture (Note 16), it manufactures and commercializes MDF, PB and OSB wood panels, as well as sawn lumber, by operating 2 panel plants and one sawmill in Spain; 2 panel plants and one resin plant in Portugal; 4 panel plants in Germany and 2 panel plants in South Africa.

In total, Sonae Arauco’s production capacity is approximately 1.45 million m3 of MDF, 2.27 million m3 of PB, 460,000 m3 of OSB and 100,000 m3 of sawn lumber.

The Sawn Timber reportable 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 8 saw mills in operation (7 in Chile and 1 in Argentina), the Company has a production capacity of 3 million cubic meters of sawn wood.

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 reportable 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 1.7 million hectares as of December 31, 2016, of which 1 million hectares are used for plantations, 409 thousand hectares for native forests, 191 thousand hectares for other uses and 52 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.

Below, please find summarized information concerning the assets, liabilities and profits and losses at the end of each period, by segments. The profit (loss) of each segment informed takes into consideration that taxes and income and financial costs have not been allocated to the various segments, and are shown as part of the Corporate’s segment:

 

 

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

 

 

Period ended March 31, 2017

Unaudited

  Pulp
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

    579,356       19,635       624,263       10,482       —         1,233,736       —         1,233,736  

Revenues from transactions with other operating segments

    10,364       263,442       1,449       7,788       —         283,043       (283,043     —    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Finance income

    —         —         —         —         6,413       6,413       —         6,413  

Finance costs

    —         —         —         —         (59,872     (59,872     —         (59,872

Net finance costs

    —         —         —         —         (53,459     (53,459     —         (53,459
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortizations

    60,006       6,361       35,970       893       1,731       104,961       —         104,961  

Sum of significant income accounts

    566       44,164       111       —         —         44,841       —         44,841  

Sum of significant expense accounts

    —         178,361       961       —         —         179,322       —         179,322  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit (loss) of each reportable segment

    115,613       (157,408     39,107       2,100       (44,684     (45,272     —         (45,272
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

               

Associates

    —         —         —         —         3,415       3,415       —         3,415  

Joint ventures

    —         —         4,307       —         409       4,716       —         4,716  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income tax expense

    —         —         —         —         25,622       25,622       —         25,622  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Geographical information on revenues

               

Revenue – Chilean entities

    371,265       13,613       330,311       229       —         715,418       —         715,418  

Revenue – Foreign entities

    208,091       6,022       293,952       10,253       —         518,318       —         518,318  

Total Ordinary Income

    579,356       19,635       624,263       10,482       —         1,233,736       —         1,233,736  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Period ended March 31, 2017

Unaudited

  Pulp
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

    34,063       55,403       30,019       67       280       119,832       —         119,832  

Acquisition and contribution of investments in associates and joint venture

    —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Period ended March 31, 2017

Unaudited

  Pulp
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

    5,027,503       5,384,607       2,509,767       53,629       929,244       13,904,750       (34,330     13,870,420  

Segments assets (excluding deferred tax assets)

    5,027,503       5,384,607       2,509,767       53,629       922,569       13,898,075       (34,330     13,863,745  

Deferred tax assets

    —         —         —         —         6,675       6,675       —         6,675  

Investments accounted through equity method

               

Associates

    —         167,082       —         —         106,412       273,494       —         273,494  

Joint Ventures

    —         —         168,215       —         19,477       187,692       —         187,692  

Segment liabilities

    243,261       160,774       292,079       12,680       6,172,381       6,881,175       —         6,881,175  

Segments liabilities (excluding deferred tax liabilities)

    243,261       160,774       292,079       12,680       4,581,351       5,290,145       —         5,290,145  

Deferred tax liabilities

    —         —         —         —         1,591,030       1,591,030       —         1,591,030  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Geographical information on non-current assets (**)

               

Chile

    2,541,561       3,318,246       707,758       22,214       144,904       6,734,683       (3,651     6,731,032  

Foreign countries

    1,729,297       1,567,516       1,041,709       22,349       29,529       4,390,400       —         4,390,400  

Non-current assets, Total

    4,270,858       4,885,762       1,749,467       44,563       174,433       11,125,083       (3,651     11,121,432  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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March 31, 2017

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

 

 

Period ended March 31, 2016

Unaudited

  Pulp
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

    525,831       22,250       591,740       6,204       —         1,146,025       —         1,146,025  

Revenues from transactions with other operating segments

    9,257       273,338       1,361       8,000       —         291,956       (291,956     —    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Finance income

    —         —         —         —         11,312       11,312       —         11,312  

Finance costs

    —         —         —         —         (70,285     (70,285     —         (70,285

Net finance costs

    —         —         —         —         (58,973     (58,973     —         (58,973
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortizations

    57,381       4,809       30,066       715       1,581       94,552       —         94,552  

Sum of significant income accounts

    4       52,709       22       —         —         52,735       —         52,735  

Sum of significant expense accounts

    —         —         10,369       —         —         10,369       —         10,369  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit (loss) of each reportable segment

    88,442       47,870       20,928       (753     (103,568     52,919       —         52,919  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

               

Associates

    —         —         —         —         3,275       3,275       —         3,275  

Joint ventures

    —         —         (52     —         815       763       —         763  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income tax expense

    —         —         —         —         (27,367     (27,367     —         (27,367
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Geographical information on revenues

               

Revenue – Chilean entities

    422,573       12,333       311,532       162       —         746,600       —         746,600  

Revenue – Foreign entities

    103,258       9,917       280,208       6,042       —         399,425       —         399,425  

Total Ordinary Income

    525,831       22,250       591,740       6,204       —         1,146,025       —         1,146,025  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Period ended March 31, 2016

Unaudited

  Pulp
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

    52,459       51,110       12,617       206       568       116,960       —         116,960  

Acquisition and contribution of investments in associates and joint venture

    —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Year ended December 31, 2016

  Pulp
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

    5,077,300       5,492,364       2,515,092       30,970       932,059       14,047,785       (41,604     14,006,181  

Segments assets (excluding deferred tax assets)

    5,077,300       5,492,364       2,515,092       30,970       925,962       14,041,688       (41,604     14,000,084  

Deferred tax assets

    —         —         —         —         6,097       6,097       —         6,097  

Investments accounted through equity method

               

Associates

    —         160,490       —         —         105,285       265,775       —         265,775  

Joint Ventures

    —         —         161,703       —         19,070       180,773       —         180,773  

Segment liabilities

    277,474       161,091       311,667       11,836       6,244,830       7,006,898       —         7,006,898  

Segments liabilities (excluding deferred tax liabilities)

    277,474       161,091       311,667       11,836       4,613,765       5,375,833       —         5,375,833  

Deferred tax liabilities

    —         —         —         —         1,631,065       1,631,065       —         1,631,065  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Geographical information on non-current assets (**)

               

Chile

    2,572,702       3,509,727       721,418       27       135,808       6,939,682       (3,575     6,936,107  

Foreign countries

    1,740,559       1,525,190       1,016,633       23,040       42,292       4,347,714       —         4,347,714  

Non-current assets, Total

    4,313,261       5,034,917       1,738,051       23,067       178,100       11,287,396       (3,575     11,283,821  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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The following is a breakdown of the cash flows by segment, which data is presented in a complementary manner, as required pursuant to local requirements:

 

Period ended March 31, 2017

Unaudited

   Pulp
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 Cash Flows

                 

Cash Flows from (used in) Operating Activities

     172,577       40,043       74,565       1,359       (107,348     181,196       —          181,196  

Cash flows (used in) investing activities

     (34,329     (54,984     (33,734     (344     3,857       (119,534     —          (119,534

Cash flows from (used in) Financing Activities

     (43,059     (303     (2,845     —         (1,203     (47,410     —          (47,410

Net increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents

     95,189       (15,244     37,986       1,015       (104,694     14,252       —          14,252  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Period ended March 31, 2016

Unaudited

   Pulp
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 Cash Flows

                 

Cash Flows from (used in) Operating Activities

     211,739       55,780       60,444       2,514       (103,314     227,163       —          227,163  

Cash flows (used in) investing activities

     (54,288     (49,547     (14,037     (206     4,685       (113,393     —          (113,393

Cash flows from (used in) Financing Activities

     (28,948     7,116       (32,165     0       89,504       35,507       —          35,507  

Net increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents

     128,503       13,349       14,242       2,308       (9,125     149,277       —          149,277  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2017

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

 

 

Information required by geographic area:

 

2017    Geographical area  
   Local
country
     Foreign country         
   Chile      Argentina      Brazil      USA/Canada      Uruguay      Total  

Disclosure of geographical areas

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

Revenues

     715,418        107,061        76,343        200,082        134,832        1,233,736  

Non-current Assets

     6,726,436        961,854        1,215,567        412,536        1,798,364        11,114,757  

 

2016    Geographical area  
   Local
country
     Foreign country         
   Chile      Argentina      Brazil      USA/Canada      Uruguay      Total  

Disclosure of geographical areas

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

Revenues

     746,600        86,835        80,816        184,303        47,471        1,146,025  

Non-current Assets

     6,931,755        960,596        1,186,538        397,924        1,800,911        11,277,724  

 

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Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2017

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

 

 

NOTE 25. OTHER NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS AND NON-FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

 

Current non-financial assets

   03-31-2017
Unaudited
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2016
    
ThU.S.$
 

Roads to amortize current

     70,363        41,812  

Prepayment to amortize (insurance + others)

     28,236        23,086  

Recoverable taxes (Relating to purchases)

     63,228        71,357  

Other current-non-financial assets

     8,795        8,660  

Total

     170,622        144,915  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Non-current non-financial assets

   03-31-2017
Unaudited
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2016
    
ThU.S.$
 

Roads to amortize, non-current

     100,844        121,894  

Guarantee values

     3,189        3,302  

Recoverable taxes (Relating to purchases)

     1,634        1,493  

Other non-current non-financial assets

     3,441        3,630  

Total

     109,108        130,319  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Current non-financial liabilities

   03-31-2017
Unaudited
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2016
    
ThU.S.$
 

Provision of minimum dividend (1)

     71,030        60,312  

ICMS tax payable

     13,205        14,856  

Other tax payable

     16,325        16,202  

Other Current non-financial liabilities

     8,843        7,793  

Total

     109,403        99,163  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) Provision includes a minimum dividend of subsidiary minority.

 

Non-current non-financial liabilities

   03-31-2017
Unaudited
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2016
    
ThU.S.$
 

ICMS tax payable

     60,800        58,606  

Other non-current non-financial liabilities

     1,969        2,027  

Total

     62,769        60,633  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2017

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

 

 

NOTE 26. DISTRIBUTABLE NET PROFIT AND EARNINGS PER SHARE

Distributable net profit

As a general policy, the Board of Directors of Arauco agreed that the net profit to be distributed as dividend 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 profit during the period such changes are made.

As a result of the foregoing, for purposes of determining the distributable net profit of the Company, which is the same considered for calculating the minimum dividend required and additional dividend, the following unrealized gains/losses are excluded from the net profit 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 profit 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 profit 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 profit as March 31, 2017 and 2016 in order to determine the provision of 40% of the distributable net profit for each year:

 

     Distributable Net Income
ThU.S.$
 

Net profit attributable to owners of parent at 03-31-2017

     (45,608

Adjustments:

  

Biological Assets

  

Unrealized gains/losses

     (44,972

Realized gains/losses

     137,050  

Deferred income taxes

     (22,688
  

 

 

 

Total adjustments

     69,390  
  

 

 

 

Distributable Net Profit at 03-31-2017

     23,782  
  

 

 

 

 

     Distributable Net Income
ThU.S.$
 

Net Profit attributable to owners of parent at 03-31-2016

     52,174  

Adjustments:

  

Biological Assets

  

Unrealized gains/losses

     (49,861

Realized gains/losses

     41,014  

Deferred income taxes

     1,426  
  

 

 

 

Total adjustments

     (7,421
  

 

 

 

Distributable Net Profit at 03-31-2016

     44,753  
  

 

 

 

 

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Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2017

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

 

 

The Company expects to maintain its policy of distributing 40% of its net distributable profit as dividends for all future fiscal years, but will also consider the alternative of distributing a provisional dividend at year end.

As of March 31, 2017 in the Interim Classified Statements of Financial Position, under the line item Other non-current non-financial liabilities for an amount of ThU.S.$109,403, a total of ThU.S.$9,513 correspond to a provision for the minimum dividend for the 2017 period, corresponding to the Parent Company, after discounting the provisional dividend distribution of ThU.S.$ 59,005, paid to the shareholders in 2016.

Basic and diluted earnings per share

Basic and diluted 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-March  
     2017      2016  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Profit or loss attributable to ordinary equity holder of parent

     (45,608      52,174  

Weighted average of number of shares

     113,159,655        113,159,655  

Basic and diluted earnings per share (in U.S.$ per share)

     (0.4030412      0.4610654  

 

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Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2017

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

 

 

NOTE 27. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

The issuance of these interim consolidated financial statements for the period between January 1 and March 31, 2017 were approved by the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) at the Extraordinary Meeting No.569 held May 17, 2017.

Subsequent to March 31, 2017 and until the date of issuance of these interim consolidated financial statements, there have been no financial or other events to report.

 

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Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

 

First Quarter 2017 Results

May 19, 2017

 

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HIGHLIGHTS

  

REVENUES U.S.$ 1,233.7 MILLION

Arauco’s revenues reached U.S.$ 1,233.7 million during the first quarter of 2017, a 1.1% increase compared to the U.S.$ 1,220.6 million obtained in the fourth quarter of 2016.

NET INCOME U.S.$ -45.3 MILLION

Net income reached U.S.$ -45.3 million, a decrease of 159.8% or U.S.$ 121.0 million compared to the U.S.$ 75.8 million obtained in the fourth quarter of 2016.

ADJUSTED EBITDA U.S.$ 291.7 MILLION

Adjusted EBITDA reached U.S.$ 291.7 million, an increase of 12.2% or U.S.$ 31.8 million compared to the U.S.$ 259.9 million obtained during the fourth quarter of 2016.

NET FINANCIAL DEBT/ LTM ADJUSTED EBITDA

Net Financial Debt / LTM(1) Adjusted EBITDA ratio reached 3.5x in this quarter, a decrease compared to the 3.7x obtained in the fourth quarter of 2016.

CAPEX

CAPEX reached U.S.$ 119.8 million, a decrease of 26.7% or U.S.$ 43.7 million compared to the U.S.$ 163.5 million during the fourth quarter of 2016.

 

Conference Call

Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017

12:00 Santiago Time

12:00 Eastern Time (New York)

Please Dial:

+1 (844) 839 2184 from USA

+1 (412) 317 2505 from other countries Password: Arauco

For further information, please contact:

Marcelo Bennett

marcelo.bennett@arauco.cl

Phone: (562) 2461 7309

Fernanda Paz Vásquez

fernanda.vasquez@arauco.cl

Phone: (562) 2461 7494

investor_relations@arauco.cl

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For more details on Arauco’s financial statements please refer to www.svs.cl or www.arauco.cl

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 that 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 does not assume any obligation to update such statements. References herein to “U.S.$” are to United States dollars. Discrepancies in any table between totals and sums of the amounts listed are due to rounding. This report is unaudited.

 

 

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OVERVIEW

  

Arauco’s first quarter results amounted to U.S.$ -45.3 million, as a result of large forest fires during the summer months in Chile. Total loss due to the forestry fire was estimated at U.S.$ 178.4 million. However, despite wood supply in Chile being less than under normal circumstances, our production volumes were not affected this quarter. Our Adjusted EBITDA increased compared to last quarter, with pulp prices leading a positive trend during the first part of 2017. Our Adjusted EBITDA margin also increased in comparison to last quarter’s, ending at 23.6%.

Despite the additional pulp supply permeating the market, we were able to pass through price hikes throughout the quarter. Demand in China continues expanding as the Chinese government’s policies promoting internal consumption start to progress. In Europe results are more subdued as the market’s reaction to changes in prices remains lagged.

In our wood products business segments, roles were reversed in comparison to last quarter, as our panels products increased prices and sales volume, while sawn timber sales were muted. Wood supply in Chile has been less than in normal circumstances after the forest fires affected our plantations. However, this event has not affected production volumes throughout the first quarter of 2017. The downturn in production of our El Cruce Sawmill after it was damaged by the fires was more than compensated by production in our other sawmills located in Chile.

Higher cash from operations, as well as lower cash outflows in our investment and financing activities, enabled Arauco to reach a Free Cash Flow of U.S.$ 62.9 million during this quarter.

 

In U.S. Million    Q1 2017     Q4 2016     Q1 2016     QoQ     YoY     YTD 2017     YTD 2016     YoY Acum  

Revenue

     1,233.7       1,220.6       1,146.0       1.1     7.7     1,233.7       1,146.0       7.7

Net income

     -45.3       75.8       52.9       -159.8     -185.5     -45.3       52.9       -185.5

Adjusted EBITDA

     291.7       259.9       252.8       12.2     15.4     291.7       252.8       15.4

Adjusted EBITDA

                

Margin

     23.6     21.3     22.1     11.5     7.2     23.6     22.1     7.2

LTM Adj. EBITDA

     1,090.0       1,051.2       1,209.8       3.7     -9.9     1,090.0       1,209.8       -9.9

CAPEX

     119.8       163.5       117.0       -26.7     2.5     119.8       117.0       2.5

Net Financial Debt

     3,821.0       3,888.8       3,745.2       -1.7     2.0     3,821.0       3,745.2       2.0

Net Financial Debt / LTM Adj. EBITDA

     3.5x       3.7x       3.1x       -5.2     13.2     3.4x       3.1x       9.6

Adjusted EBITDA and EBITDA Margin

(In U.S.$ Million)

 

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INCOME STATEMENT

  

Net income for the first quarter of 2017 was U.S.$ -45.3 million, a decrease of 159.8% or U.S.$ 121.0 million compared to the U.S.$ 75.8 million obtained in the fourth quarter of last year. The negative effect is mainly due to the forestry fire losses which amounted to U.S.$ 178.4 million during this quarter.

 

In U.S.$ Million    Q1 2017      Q4 2016      QoQ  

Revenues

     1,233.7        1,220.6        1.1

Cost of sales

     (871.6      (896.7      -2.8

Distribution costs

     (124.0      (136.0      -8.8

Administrative expenses

     (120.4      (110.6      8.8

Other income

     48.3        68.2        -29.2

Other expenses

     (193.1      (33.5      475.8

Financial income

     6.4        3.9        62.7

Financial costs

     (59.9      (58.0      3.2

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

     8.1        9.9        -18.2

Exchange rate differences

     1.5        (3.9      -137.8
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income before income tax

     (70.9      64.0        -210.7
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income tax

     25.6        11.7        118.1
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income

     (45.3      75.8        -159.8
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Revenues reached U.S.$ 1,233.7 million during the first quarter of 2017 compared with the U.S.$ 1,220.6 million in the previous quarter, as a result of an increase in our pulp segment as international prices recovered in both fibers. Forestry revenues decreased as there was less overall sales volume. Revenues from Others also increased by 75% or U.S.$ 4.5 million, mainly driven by an increase in sales from our chemical plant located in Argentina. Revenue from our energy sales remained fairly stable, increasing slightly by 1.4% compared to last quarter. The following table shows a breakdown of our revenue sales distributed by business segment:

 

In U.S.$ Million    Q1 2017      Q4 2016      QoQ  

Pulp(*)

     579.4        557.4        3.9

Wood Products(*)

     624.3        629.7        -0.9

Forestry

     19.6        27.5        -28.6

Others

     10.5        6.0        75.2
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     1,233.7        1,220.6        1.1
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*) Pulp and Wood division sales include energy

Sales by Business Segment 1Q 2017

 

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Cost of sales for the first quarter of the year reached U.S.$ 871.6 million, U.S.$ 25.1 million or 2.8% lower than the U.S.$ 896.7 million obtained in the fourth quarter of 2016. Maintenance cost had the largest decline compared to last quarter, as there were various pulp mill maintenance stoppages during the fourth quarter of last year, including our Nueva Aldea Mill, our Valdivia Mill, both located in Chile, and our Alto Paraná Mill located in Argentina.

 

In U.S.$ Million    Q1 2017      Q4 2016      QoQ  

Timber

     186.8        183.4        1.9

Forestry costs

     149.6        157.0        -4.7

Depreciation and amortization

     95.6        100.5        -4.8

Maintenance costs

     64.0        81.9        -21.8

Chemical costs

     125.3        122.0        2.7

Sawmill services

     28.7        33.3        -14.0

Other raw materials and indirect costs

     86.7        83.4        4.0

Energy and fuel

     44.6        37.7        18.4

Cost of electricity

     9.2        9.8        -6.2

Wage, salaries and severance indemnities

     81.1        87.9        -7.7
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cost of Sales

     871.6        896.7        -2.8
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Administrative expenses overall increased by 8.8% or U.S.$ 9.8 million. Each item in terms of absolute change fluctuated at most U.S.$ 3.0 million, except for other administration expenses, which increased U.S.$ 13.2 million. This increase is due to the reversal of provision done during the fourth quarter of 2016, reclassified from Other income to Other administration expenses.

 

In U.S.$ Million    Q1 2017      Q4 2016      QoQ  

Wage, salaries and severance indemnities

     50.1        50.9        -1.6

Marketing, advertising, promotion and publications expenses

     2.4        2.7        -10.7

Insurance

     4.6        4.8        -3.6

Depreciation and amortization

     8.1        7.6        7.3

Computer services

     6.7        9.6        -29.9

Lease rentals (offices, warehouses and machinery)

     4.0        3.8        6.3

Donations, contributions, scholarships

     2.4        3.2        -25.9

Fees (legal and technical advisories)

     9.2        9.7        -5.0

Property taxes, patents and municipality rights

     4.3        3.1        39.9

Other administration expenses

     28.5        15.3        86.5
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Administrative Expenses

     120.4        110.6        8.8
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Distribution costs decreased 8.8% or U.S.$ 12.0 million, due to lower sales volume in both our pulp and wood products segments. Freights and other shipping and freight costs had the largest decrease, as pulp sales volume decreased 3.3% compared to last quarter, while wood products sales volume decreased 0.9% overall.

 

In U.S.$ Million    Q1 2017      Q4 2016      QoQ  

Commissions

     3.5        3.4        2.6

Insurance

     0.8        0.8        -3.4

Other selling costs

     4.9        4.1        20.0

Port services

     7.3        7.7        -5.0

Freights

     93.2        97.5        -4.5

Other shipping and freight costs

     14.4        22.5        -36.2
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Distribution Costs

     124.0        136.0        -8.8
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

As a percentage, administrative expenses and distribution costs combined were 19.8%, showing a downward trend compared to the 20.2% in the previous quarter and to 20.1% in the quarter before that.

Other income fell 29.2% or U.S.$ 19.9 million this quarter. The reversal of a provision to administrative expenses in other operating results during the fourth quarter continues to affect the comparison during this quarter. Gain from changes in fair value of biological assets also returned to normal levels after last quarter’s revisal.

 

In U.S.$ Million    Q1 2017      Q4 2016      QoQ  

Gain from changes in fair value of biological assets

     43.3        68.8        -37.1

Net income from insurance compensation

     0.1        0.5        —    

Leases received

     1.0        0.9        9.3

Gains on sales of assets

     2.0        5.4        -63.5

Access easement

     0.0        0.2        -80.6

Recovery of tax credits

     —          1.1        —    

Other operating results

     2.0        (8.6      -125.5
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other Income

     48.3        68.2        -29.2
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Other expenses rose overall 475.8% or U.S.$ 159.6 million. After the wildfires that affected our forests located in southern Chile during the first quarter, the total loss was estimated to the be approximately U.S.$ 178.4 million. This provision includes the estimation of how much will be recovered from the affected areas, which amounts to approximately U.S.$ 50.0 million. This effect does not include insurance payments, which we estimate will be up to U.S.$ 35.0 million, net of corresponding deductibles.

 

In U.S.$ Million    Q1 2017      Q4 2016      QoQ  

Depreciation

     0.9        (0.4      —    

Legal payments

     0.3        0.2        1.6

Impairment provision property, plant and equipment and others

     1.0        11.5        -91.5

Plants stoppage operating expenses

     1.0        1.4        -26.0

Project expenses

     1.0        1.6        -40.2

Gain (loss) from asset sales

     0.6        1.0        -43.9

Loss of assets

     3.7        0.4        —    

Provision for forestry fire losses

     178.4        12.5        —    

Other taxes

     1.9        1.6        14.1

Research and development expenses

     0.4        0.8        -46.2

Compensation and eviction

     0.3        0.4        -23.4

Fines, readjustments and interest

     0.3        0.2        71.0

Other expenses (donations, repayments insurance)

     3.5        2.2        56.7
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other expenses

     193.1        33.5        475.8
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Foreign exchange differences showed a gain of U.S.$ 1.5 million, a U.S.$ 5.3 million difference when compared to the previous quarter that ended at U.S.$ -3.9 million. The Chilean peso appreciated 0.8% against the U.S. dollar, while the Argentine peso appreciated by 2.7% against the U.S. dollar compared to last quarter. These appreciations increase our cash and cash equivalents when converted to U.S. dollar.

Income tax had a gain compared to last quarter of U.S.$ 13.9 million or 118.1%, ending the first quarter at U.S.$ 25.6 million. The effect of the forestry fire losses of U.S.$ 178.4 million gave rise to a deferred tax asset of U.S.$ 45.5 million.

 

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ADJUSTED EBITDA

  

Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2017 was U.S.$ 291.7 million, 12.2% or U.S.$ 31.8 million higher than the US$ 259.9 million reached during the previous quarter. In terms of Adjusted EBITDA by business, during the first quarter of the year we had an increase in our pulp division of 37.8% or U.S.$ 48.6 million, partially offset by a decrease or 8.9% in our wood division, and a 2.6% decrease in our forestry segment. The hikes in pulp prices continue their positive trend that begin at the end of last year. Wood products lost traction as sawn timber sales volume decreased compared to last quarter. Our forestry EBITDA remained stable compared to last quarter.

 

In U.S.$ Million    Q1 2017     Q4 2016     Q1 2016     QoQ     YoY  

Net Income

     (45.3     75.8       52.9       -159.7     -185.5

Financial costs

     59.9       58.0       70.3       3.2     -14.8

Financial income

     (6.4     (3.9     (11.3     62.7     -43.3

Income tax

     (25.6     (11.7     27.4       118.1     -193.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EBIT

     (17.4     118.1       139.3       -114.8     -112.5
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Depreciation & amortization

     105.0       107.6       94.6       -2.5     11.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EBITDA

     87.5       225.7       233.8       -61.2     -62.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fair value cost of timber harvested

     70.5       86.5       70.6       -18.5     -0.1

Gain from changes in fair value of biological assets

     (43.3     (68.8     (50.5     -37.1     -14.3

Exchange rate differences

     (1.5     3.9       (1.1     -137.8     31.7

Others (*)

     178.4       12.5       —         —         —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

     291.7       259.9       252.8       12.2     15.4
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(*) Includes provision from forestry fire losses.

Adjusted EBITDA Variation by Business Segment Q4 2016 – Q1 2017

(In U.S.$ Million)

 

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FORESTRY BUSINESS

  

The Adjusted EBITDA for our forestry business reached U.S.$ 59.5 million during this quarter, which translates to a 2.6% or U.S.$ 1.6 million decrease compared to the previous quarter.

Adjusted EBITDA for Forestry Business

(In U.S.$ Million)

 

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During the first quarter, our forestry production was 5.4 million m3, a 3.2% increase compared to the 5.2 million m3 produced in the previous quarter. Sales volume decreased by 4.9% from 7.5 million m3 to 7.2 million m3.

Production, Purchases and Sales Volume

(In Thousand m3)

 

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PULP BUSINESS

  

The Adjusted EBITDA for our pulp business reached U.S.$ 177.0 million during this quarter, which translates to a 37.8% increase or U.S.$ 48.6 million compared to the previous quarter.

Adjusted EBITDA for Pulp Business

(In U.S.$ Million)

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Global Pulp Demand Change

Q4 2016 – Q1 2017

 

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Production and Sales Volume

(In Thousand AdT)

 

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Pulp prices gained strength throughout the first quarter and surpassed our preliminary estimates. Demand remained active worldwide, evidenced by the increase in shipments of long fiber and short fiber by 5.6% and 7.3% respectively in March, compared to the same month of last year. The startup of OKI Mill’s Line 1 did not have an impact on prices as demand efficiently absorbed the incoming supply. OKI Mill’s Line 2 has recently started up but impact in prices is yet to be seen. In Asia, average prices in both fibers followed an upward trend. Europe, on the other hand, remained subdued throughout the first months of the year, reacting to changes in supply and demand at a much slower rate. This delay is mainly due to the fact that European prices are generally indexed to list prices which are already lagged in comparison to market prices. Discounts in this market are also negotiated once a year, which means that any increase in discounts shows a slight decrease in net price as prices continue to adjust to the market.

 

In Asia, prices showed a gain compared to last quarter as well as the same quarter of last year. Long fiber average prices increased U.S.$ 70 per ton or approximately 12%, while short fiber prices increased approximately U.S.$ 80 per ton or 15%. Despite a slight downturn in demand growth in China compared to last quarter, demand levels remain active. The policies put in place by the Chinese government to stimulate internal consumption are bearing results: because of this, paper producers are operating at close to 100% their plant capacity, compared to the 65% to 80% a few months ago. Many production facilities did not even stop during the Chinese New Year to meet demand, even though costs per worker can increase up to three times during this holiday. Prices for paper have also surged as producers have been able to transfer their higher costs to the final client. Growing demand for these final products has sparked new interest in investments for the paper industry, with many new projects shortening their ramp up timelines. Other Asian countries such as Korea have not had the same dynamic: paper producers’ margins have been waning as they have not had the same luck in obtaining higher selling prices for their products.

Oversupply in the tissue and printing & writing paper markets located in Europe have hindered paper producers to push for higher prices. However, pulp prices did follow the positive international trend, with average prices in long fiber increasing U.S.$ 25 per ton or 4%, and short fiber increasing U.S.$ 90 per ton or 14%. Despite a larger increase in short fiber prices in Europe compared to Asia, Asian margins continue to surpass European margins. In general, pulp producers have preferred to continue selling within the European market, considering container shipping costs from Europe to Asia have surged, especially those with destination China. Local long fiber pulp producers such as those located in Scandinavia have therefore decided to sell within Europe rather than seek Asian markets, dampening the increase in prices in this fiber.

Latin American markets have not had any significant change compared to last quarter, chiefly following international price trends, with the exception of Brazil and Venezuela. The new Klabin pulp mill continues to place pressure on local long fiber prices in Brazil as its ramp up progresses. On the other hand, in Venezuela import licenses have not been approved, and many local paper producers are at risk of downtime for lack of raw material.

During the quarter, the maintenance stoppage of our Constitución Mill was moved up from the end of the second quarter to the first quarter, due to the forest fires that affected the nearby region where this mill is located. The mill was not affected with the forest fires, but a stoppage was mandated s a safety precaution. There were no other maintenance stoppages that affected this quarter.

 

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WOOD PRODUCTS BUSINESS

  

The Adjusted EBITDA for our wood products business reached U.S.$ 78.5 million during this quarter, which translates to a 8.9% decrease or U.S.$ 7.6 million compared to the previous quarter.

Adjusted EBITDA for Wood Product Business

(In U.S.$ Million)

 

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Production and Sales Volume: Panels(1)

(In Thousand m3)

 

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Production and Sales Volume: Sawn Timber(2)

(In Thousand m3)

 

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Production and Sales Volume: Plywood

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Composite panel markets showed improvement in sales volume and average prices compared to last quarter. Overall, MDF increased its sales volume by 3.7% and prices by 1.6%, while PB increased its sales volume by 4.3% and price by 1.3%.

 

In North America, sales volume surged thanks to MDF and PB sales. Prices fluctuated around the same levels as last quarter, slightly declining when compared to the same quarter of last year. The MDF moldings market remained stable throughout the quarter.

 

In Brazil, volumes continued pressured, especially PB which declined 14% compared to the quarter before due to a more depressed industrial channel. Prices, however, rose steadily 4% in MDF and 5% for PB. Compared to the same quarter of last year, prices have risen for both MDF and PB approximately 30%, showing signs of recovery for the Brazilian market. In Argentina, despite increasing prices, sales volume declined. PB was the most affected, with prices increasing 2% but sales volume decreasing 14% Q-o-Q. Other Latin American markets lost dynamism during the quarter, evidenced by less overall sales in these markets.

 

Sawn timber markets had a more depressed quarter when compared to the fourth quarter of 2016 and the first quarter of 2016. Despite the forest fires in Chile during this year, which damaged our El Cruce Sawmill, our other sawmills were able to pick up the pace and absorb the lack in production. Because of this, production remained within normal levels. Prices remained fairly stable in sawn timber and remanufactured sawn timber, increasing by 1.3% and 1.7% respectively Q-o-Q. Sawn timber sales volume on the other hand decreased by 15.3% compared to last quarter. Remanufactured products helped counteract this negative effect, increasing sales volume by 6.6%. Sawn timber sales to our Asian markets have remained buoyant, with sales to Taiwan and China leading the way. The Middle East has had better demand levels and lower freight costs, which has enabled us to negotiate better price levels and receive better margins.

 

Plywood production was solid throughout the quarter despite setbacks in wood supply after the forest fires. Sales were also steady, with plywood sales volume increasing 7.0%, partially offset by a decrease in prices of 0.8% compared to last quarter.

 

(1) Includes HB, MDF, OSB, PB
(2) Includes sawn timber, kilned sawn timber, remanufactured wood products, pallets

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CAPITAL EXPENDITURES

  

 

U.S.$ Million    Q1 2017      Q4 2016      Q1 2016      YTD 2017      YTD 2016  

Purchase and sales of property, plant and equipment

     69.0        113.1        79.7        69.0        79.7  

Purchase and sales of intangible assets

     4.6        13.0        0.5        4.6        0.5  

Purchase of other long-term assets

     46.1        37.4        36.8        46.1        36.8  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total CAPEX

     119.8        163.5        117.0        119.8        117.0  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

During this quarter, capital expenditures decreased by U.S.$ 43.7 million or 26.7% compared to the fourth quarter of 2016. During the fourth quarter of 2016 there were three programmed maintenance stoppages that increased CAPEX. During this quarter, the Constitución Mill had a maintenance stoppage, which amounted to approximately U.S.$ 2.1 million. The water treatment plant continues its construction phase, with U.S.$ 8.8 million disbursed during the quarter, while the Grayling Project in Michigan disbursed a total of U.S.$ 10.8 million during the quarter. Plantation CAPEX across all countries amounted to U.S.$ 46.1 million, with U.S.$ 31.0 million directed to Chile. The remaining CAPEX pertains to sustaining business investments.

 

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FREE CASH FLOW

  

Overall we had a positive cash flow during this quarter, increasing U.S.$ 70.1 million compared to last quarter. The increase in EBITDA from our pulp segment gave way to better cash flow from operations, increasing U.S.$ 5.0 million compared to last quarter, although it still has not reached the same levels of the first quarter of 2016. Cash used in investment activities decrease as CAPEX expenditures decreased 26.7% compared to last quarter, while cash used in financing activities decreased as there were no dividend payments during the quarter.

 

U.S.$ Million    Q1 2017      Q4 2016      Q1 2016  

Adjusted EBITDA

     291.7        259.8        252.8  

Working Capital Variation

     (20.6      (34.6      27.7  

Interest paid and received

     (70.4      (22.6      (68.4

Income tax paid

     (12.8      (12.8      (13.3

Other cash inflows (outflows)

     (7.2      (13.6      28.4  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash from Operations

     181.2        176.2        227.2  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Capex

     (119.8      (163.5      (117.0

Proceeds from investment activities

     0.7        15.1        2.3  

Other inflows of cash, net

     (0.0      (9.4      1.2  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash from (used in) Investment Activities

     (119.1      (157.8      (113.4
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Dividends paid

     (0.8      (30.1      —    

Other inflows of cash, net

     0.0        (0.1      (0.4
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash from (used in) Financing Activities - Net of Proceeds and Repayments

     (0.8      (30.1      (0.4
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     2.0        4.5        (6.6
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Free Cash Flow

     62.9        (7.2      106.8  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Debt Variation Q4 2016 – Q1 2017

(In U.S.$ Million)

 

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FINANCIAL DEBT AND CASH

  

Arauco’s financial debt as of March 31, 2017 reached U.S.$ 4,429.5 million, a decrease of 1.2% or U.S.$ 51.5 million when compared to December 31, 2016. Our consolidated net financial debt decreased 1.7% or U.S.$ 67.8 million when compared with December 2016, while cash and cash equivalents increased by U.S.$ 16.3 million.

Our leverage, measured as Net Financial Debt/LTM Adjusted EBITDA, decreased compared to last quarter from 3.7 times to 3.5 times.

 

     March      December      March  
In U.S.$ Million    2017      2016      2016  

Short term financial debt

     673.7        697.0        360.9  

Long term financial debt

     3,755.8        3,784.0        4,027.0  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL FINANCIAL DEBT

     4,429.5        4,481.0        4,387.9  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

     608.5        592.3        642.7  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET FINANCIAL DEBT

     3,821.0        3,888.8        3,745.2  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

LTM Adjusted EBITDA

     1,090.0        1,051.2        1,209.8  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Financial Debt and Leverage

(In U.S.$ Million)

 

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Debt by Currency    Debt by Instrument

 

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Financial Debt Profile   

For the remainder of the year 2017, bank obligations (which include accrued interest) sum up a total of U.S.$ 147.2 million, which include the following maturities: U.S.$ 107.0 million of loans in Montes del Plata, U.S.$ 32.0 million of leasing in Chile, U.S.$ 3.2 million in our Brazilian subsidiaries, and U.S.$ 5.0 million in our Argentine subsidiaries. The first amortization from our bonds this year is due in June, and corresponds to the U.S.$ 270.0 million Alto Paraná bond from our Argentine subsidiary. The rest of the bond amortizations are a U.S.$ 125.0 million in a Yankee bond due in September, and the first amortization of U.S.$ 9.8 million for our local bond BARAU-Q in October. The remaining years have not undergone any major changes in financial obligations as compared to the previous quarter.

Financial Obligation by Year

(In U.S.$ Million)

 

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Cash

Our cash position was U.S.$ 608.5 million at the end of the first quarter, which is a U.S.$ 16.3 million or 2.7% increase compared to the end of the fourth quarter of 2017. Cash provided by operating activities increased by U.S.$ 4.6 million during the quarter thanks to an increase of U.S.$ 182.0 million in receipts from sales of goods and rendering of services. There were also less capital expenditures in comparison after several maintenance stoppages occurred during the fourth quarter of 2016. Proceeds from borrowings amounted to U.S.$ 5.0 million, which compared to U.S.$ 195.2 million from last quarter decreased by 97.4%.

 

Cash by Currency    Cash by Instrument
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FIRST QUARTER AND SUBSEQUENT EVENTS AND NEWS

  

Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Particleboard Mill in Michigan

On April 12, 2017, Arauco conducted groundbreaking ceremonies for its new U.S.$ 400 million particleboard mill in Grayling, Michigan. The plant’s structure will measure approximately 76,000 square meters, and have an annual capacity of 800,000 cubic meters of particleboard. Once finished, it will be the most modern particleboard plant in North America. In terms of location, it is placed in a strategic sector where it will improve our logistics and support client growth within that region.

Arauco obtains U.S.$ 300 million committed facility to finance Grayling Project

In order to finance the construction of the particleboard mill in Grayling, Michigan, Arauco, through its subsidiary Flakeboard America, obtained a committed facility loan for a total of U.S.$ 300 million. Scotiabank, Banco Estado, and EDC were the three banks that will finance this project. The tenor of this loan will be a total of seven years: disbursements can be made during the first two years, and will then be amortized semiannually for the next five years, with a final balloon payment of 70% of the total loan. The loan has a floating rate interest rate with a spread at competitive market prices. The Grayling Project is expected to cost approximately U.S.$ 400 million; the remaining U.S.$ 100 million will be financed with Flakeboard America’s own resources.

New strategic plan “deRaiz” in place after recent forest fires

During the past summer, Arauco was impacted by one the largest forest firest in the history of Chile. In pursuance of adapting to climate changes that increase the likelihood of forest fires to propagate, Arauco has decided to create a new strategic plan with four fundamental pillars: prevention, protection, reforestation/ restoration and improving the quality of life. Through these four pillars, there are 14 initial projects which are already in course, including the recovery of our production chain, the restoration of native forests, the protection of water basins, and prevention awareness with local communities. The plan will have a committee including the CEO, the President & COO, the Senior Vice-President of Forestry, and the Senior Vice-President of Commercial & Corporate Affairs.

 

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

  

Income Statement

 

In U.S.$ Million    Q1 2017     Q4 2016     Q1 2016     YTD 2017     YTD 2016  

Revenues

     1,233.7       1,220.6       1,146.0       1,233.7       1,146.0  

Cost of sales

     (871.6     (896.7     (831.8     (871.6     (831.8
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     362.1       323.9       314.2       362.1       314.2  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other income

     48.3       68.2       58.0       48.3       58.0  

Distribution costs

     (124.0     (136.0     (112.5     (124.0     (112.5

Administrative expenses

     (120.4     (110.6     (105.1     (120.4     (105.1

Other expenses

     (193.1     (33.5     (20.5     (193.1     (20.5

Financial income

     6.4       3.9       11.3       6.4       11.3  

Financial costs

     (59.9     (58.0     (70.3     (59.9     (70.3

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

     8.1       9.9       4.0       8.1       4.0  

Exchange rate differences

     1.5       (3.9     1.1       1.5       1.1  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income tax

     (70.9     64.0       80.3       (70.9     80.3  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income tax

     25.6       11.7       (27.4     25.6       (27.4
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

     (45.3     75.8       52.9       (45.3     52.9  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit attributable to parent company

     (45.6     73.6       52.2       (45.6     52.2  

Profit attributable to non-parent company

     0.3       2.2       0.7       0.3       0.7  

 

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Balance Sheet   

 

In U.S.$ Million    Q1 2017      Q4 2016      Q1 2016  

Cash and cash equivalents

     608.5        592.3        642.7  

Other financial current assets

     4.2        5.2        21.8  

Other current non-financial assets

     170.6        144.9        152.8  

Trade and other receivables-net

     724.0        701.6        684.4  

Related party receivables

     10.0        12.5        8.7  

Inventories

     825.6        852.6        914.0  

Biological assets, current

     299.9        306.1        308.9  

Tax assets

     103.3        104.1        75.2  

Non-Current Assets classified as held for sale

     2.9        3.1        3.4  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Current Assets

     2,749.0        2,722.4        2,811.8  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other non-current financial assets

     15.9        8.9        0.8  

Other non-current and non-financial assets

     109.1        130.3        126.8  

Non-current receivables

     17.3        15.2        14.5  

Investments accounted through equity method

     461.2        446.5        264.4  

Intangible assets

     90.8        89.5        86.8  

Goodwill

     75.8        74.9        72.2  

Property, plant and equipment

     6,898.1        6,919.5        6,912.0  

Biological assets, non-current

     3,446.6        3,592.9        3,569.5  

Deferred tax assets

     6.7        6.1        3.9  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Non-Current Assets

     11,121.4        11,283.8        11,050.9  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

     13,870.4        14,006.2        13,862.7  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other financial liabilities, current

     674.3        697.5        365.5  

Trade and other payables

     506.5        537.9        572.6  

Related party payables

     7.4        3.8        5.9  

Other provisions, current

     0.4        0.8        0.8  

Tax liabilities

     2.7        1.6        6.4  

Current provision for employee benefits

     5.3        5.2        5.0  

Other non-financial liabilities, current

     109.4        99.2        160.8  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Current Liabilities

     1,306.1        1,346.1        1,116.9  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other non-current financial liabilities

     3,821.4        3,870.9        4,190.1  

Other provisions, non-current

     38.8        38.1        35.3  

Deferred tax liabilities

     1,591.0        1,631.1        1,637.7  

Non-current provision for employee benefits

     61.1        60.1        57.7  

Other non-financial liabilities, non-current

     62.8        60.6        54.8  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Non-Current Liabilities

     5,575.1        5,660.8        5,975.7  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Non-parent participation

     45.2        44.0        40.7  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net equity attributable to parent company

     6,944.0        6,955.3        6,729.4  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

     13,870.4        14,006.2        13,862.7  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Cash Flow Statement   

 

U.S.$ Million    Q1 2017     Q4 2016     Q1 2016     YTD 2017     YTD 2016  

Receipts from sales of goods and rendering of services

     1,321.7       1,139.6       1,308.4       1,321.7       1,308.4  

Other cash receipts (payments)

     63.9       55.0       64.4       63.9       64.4  

Payments of suppliers and personnel (less)

     (1,119.8     (983.0     (1,060.9     (1,119.8     (1,060.9

Interest paid and received

     (70.4     (22.6     (68.4     (70.4     (68.4

Income tax paid

     (12.8     (12.8     (13.3     (12.8     (13.3

Other (outflows) inflows of cash, net

     (1.8     (0.1     (2.9     (1.8     (2.9
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities

     180.8       176.2       227.2       180.8       227.2  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital Expenditures

     (119.8     (163.5     (117.0     (119.8     (117.0

Other investment cash flows

     0.7       5.7       3.6       0.7       3.6  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities

     (119.1     (157.8     (113.4     (119.1     (113.4
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Proceeds from borrowings

     5.0       195.2       208.5       5.0       208.5  

Repayments of borrowings

     (51.6     (55.4     (172.6     (51.6     (172.6

Dividends paid

     (0.8     (30.1     0.0       (0.8     0.0  

Other inflows of cash, net

     0.0       (0.1     (0.4     0.0       (0.4
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities

     (47.4     109.7       35.5       (47.4     35.5  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Cash Inflow (Outflow) of the Period

     14.3       128.1       149.3       14.3       149.3  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     2.0       4.5       (6.6     2.0       (6.6

Cash and Cash equivalents at beginning of the period

     592.3       459.7       500.0       592.3       500.0  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents at end of the Period

     608.5       592.3       642.7       608.5       642.7  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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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: June 9, 2017     By:  

/s/ Matías Domeyko Cassel

    Name:   Matías Domeyko Cassel
    Title:   Chief Executive Officer