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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

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

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of September, 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.

Yes  ☐            No  ☑

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

September 30, 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

   09-30-2017
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2016
ThU.S.$
 

Current assets

     2,672,683        2,722,360  

Non-current assets

     11,200,742        11,283,821  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

     13,873,425        14,006,181  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities

   09-30-2017
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2016
ThU.S.$
 

Current liabilities

     1,415,013        1,346,064  

Non-current liabilities

     5,342,982        5,660,834  

Non–parent participation

     44,917        44,032  

Net equity attributable to parent company

     7,070,513        6,955,251  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total net equity and liabilities

     13,873,425        14,006,181  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of September 30, 2017, total assets decreased MU.S.$133 compared to December 31, 2016, equivalent to a 0.95% variation. This deviation was driven mainly by decreases in the balance of biological assets and inventory, which were partially offset by increases in Trade and other current receivables and property assets, plants and equipment.

In turn, total liabilities decreased by MU.S.$249 mainly due to a decrease in financial liabilities.

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

 

Liquidity ratios

   09-30-2017      12-31-2016  

Current Liquidity (current assets / current liabilities)

     1.89        2.02  

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

     1.12        1.16  

Debt indicators

   09-30-2017      12-31-2016  

Debt to equity ratio (total liabilities / equity)

     0.95        1.00  

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

     0.21        0.19  

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

     0.79        0.81  
     09-30-2017      09-31-2016  

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

     2.46        1.99  

Activity ratio

   09-30-2017      12-31-2016  

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

     3.19        2.99  

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

     4.41        3.97  

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

     112.74        120.42  

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

     81.70        90.68  

As of September 30, 2017, the short-term debt represented 21% of total liabilities (19% as of December 31, 2016).

 

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September 30, 2017

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

 

 

Our financial expenses coverage ratio increased from 1.99 to 2.46, mainly due to the higher earnings before taxes and lower financial costs for the period ended September 30, 2017, compared to the same period of 2016.

 

  b) Statements of profit or loss

Income before income tax

Income before income tax registered a profit of approximately MU.S.$251 compared to a profit of approximately MU.S.$199 in the same period of 2016. The positive variation of MU.S.$52 is explained by the factors described in the following table:

 

Item

   MU.S.$  

Gross margin

     279  

Distribution and Administrative Expenses

     (37

Other income and expenses (*)

     (215

Others

     25  
  

 

 

 

Net change in income before income tax

     52  
  

 

 

 

 

(*) Includes MU.S.$174 of losses due to forestry claims and MU.S.$35 from insurance compensation.

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

 

Revenues

   09-30-2017
ThU.S.$
     09-30-2016
ThU.S.$
 

Pulp

     1,814,458        1,588,710  

Timber

     1,979,720        1,865,010  

Forestry

     83,799        68,976  

Other

     29,062        18,085  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total revenues

     3,907,039        3,540,781  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sales costs

   09-30-2017
ThU.S.$
     09-30-2016
ThU.S.$
 

Wood

     555,367        553,041  

Forestry work

     480,222        443,319  

Depreciation and amortization

     288,424        277,483  

Other costs

     1,365,601        1,328,383  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total sales costs

     2,689,614        2,602,226  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Profitability index

   09-30-2017      12-31-2016  

Profitability on equity

     3.54        3.19  

Profitability on assets

     1.74        1.57  

Return on operating assets

     4.60        2.21  

Profitability ratios

   09-30-2017      09-30-2016  

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

     1.65        1.24  

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

     187,198        141,811  

Gross margin (ThU.S.$)

     1,217,425        938,555  

Financial costs (ThU.S.$)

     (171,766      (200,455

 

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

 

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September 30, 2017

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

 

 

EBITDA

   09-30-2017
MU.S.$
     09-30-2016
MU.S.$
 

Gain (loss)

     187.2        141.8  

Finance costs

     171.8        200.5  

Financial income

     (15.7      (25.8

Expenses for income tax

     64.0        57.4  

EBIT

     407.3        373.9  

Depreciation and amortization

     312.3        301.8  

EBITDA

     719.6        675.7  

Cost at fair value of the harvest

     256.4        253.7  

Gain from changes in fair value of biological assets

     (101.2      (139.8

Exchange difference

     (2.7      0.1  

Others*

     139.4        2.7  

Adjusted EBITDA

     1,011.5        792.3  

 

* 2017: Forestry claims of MU.S.$173.9 net of MU.S.$35 from insurance compensation.
* 2016: Forestry claims of MU.S.$2.1

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

Consistent with the tendency at the end of the second quarter, the summer months of July and August proved to be stable in terms of pricing despite the usual seasonal downturn in demand. Price hikes started up once again in September throughout all markets, a clear sign of the healthy economies in Europe, Asia and North America. From the supply side, new incoming supply of market pulp into the market became more apparent. The OKI Mill is not expected to reach the 2.8 million tons of annual production, and instead is expected to produce approximately 2.0 million tons per year for the next three to four years. In turn, new supply from the Horizonte II Mill did not have a significant effect in the market.

Asian markets continue to follow Chinese trends in prices. Short fiber increased average prices by 5% during the quarter, while long fiber increased average prices by 4% during the quarter. Low inventories, especially in China, pushed local trader prices to elevated levels. The gap between local prices and import prices reached U.S.$ 100, hinting that prices will probably continue to rise. Paper producers have been able to pass along their higher costs to the final consumer and maintained or even increased their margins. Although it is too early to understand the full impact, the ban on unsorted paper waste has also limited the supply of

 

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raw materials for paper and packaging producers. In a market that continues to grow and therefore demands an ever-growing amount of paper and packaging, this ban should have a positive effect on average pulp prices. The ban on old corrugated containers has caused unbleached pulp prices also to improve. Korea and Taiwan, which are important packaging producers, were affected by the increase in unbleached pulp prices but were somewhat offset by higher imports of unsorted paper waste to these countries where it is not banned. In Southeast Asia, demand in fibrocement which also utilizes unbleached pulp was subdued as the construction sector lost strength

In Europe, the positive demand for pulp and paper was a strong reflection of greater economic activity. During this season, paper producers usually have annual maintenance stoppages that can last anywhere between seven to ten days. This year, however, many paper producers decided otherwise, and production levels remained in above-normal levels. Average pulp prices increased 6% in short fiber and 2% in long fiber during the quarter. It is important to note that long fiber is most commonly provided for locally, and Chilean imports are not relevant within this market. Consumption of printing and writing paper increased between 3% and 5% for the first time in ten years, and European paper producers were able to push their higher costs to the final consumer. Tissue is a different matter, since tissue prices are usually negotiated once or twice a year, and therefore do not have as much flexibility to changes throughout the seasons. Other regions such as the Middle East, North America and South America followed international price trends. Particularly in the Middle East prices increased despite having added pressure since paper producers were unable to transfer increased costs through their value chain and due to lower activity during the month of Ramadan. Production during the third quarter increased by 3.7% compared to last quarter and 3.8% compared to the same quarter of last year. We had a maintenance stoppage in our Licancel Mill during the month of July.

Composite Panel

sales remained solid, with overall sales volume increasing 4.2% and average prices decreasing 1.4%. MDF and PBO sales were generally restrained in all markets. However, OSB sales in Chile more than compensated this downfall in terms of sales volume, thanks to production from Sonae Arauco which we were able to sell within this market through market trading.

Sales in the North American market continued to show sustainable price levels, undeterred by a slower MDF market due to South American imports that continue to penetrate these markets. The West coast showed the highest demand within the region.

Brazil has shown a muted recovery in terms of sales volume as internal consumption levels increased with a slight decrease in prices. However, there is still the need to keep exporting to other markets in order to decrease pressure in the local markets. The rest of Latin America reached stable sales thanks to our diversified product mix. These markets have not been as dynamic as other parts of the world, as less projects that require construction and furniture products come into execution. The new MDF mills in Brazil and Mexico continue to maintain a heightened level of competition in this region.

 

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Timber Division

Markets kept their positive trend from last quarter, with sales volume increasing 7.9% and average prices increasing 1.1%. Asia and the Middle East are the primary factor in this upsurge, since European markets increased their internal consumption and therefore decreased exports to these countries. Remanufactured wood products also showed stable revenues, with North America showing increased dynamism.

Panels

Continued to show better returns, as prices increased 4.4% and sales volume increased 10.6% compared to the last quarter. Sales to European markets have benefitted from the appreciation of the euro, while in North America the high demand in retail, distribution and industrial chains boosted overall average prices. Value added products continue to be key in maintaining higher margins despite the continuing incoming supply of products from Brazilian competitors in the Northern hemisphere.

5. ANALYSIS OF CASH FLOW

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

 

     09-30-2017
ThU.S.$
     09-30-2016
ThU.S.$
 

Positive (negative) Cash flow

     

Cash flow from operating activities

     732,065        597,374  

Cash flow from (used in) financing activities:

     

Loan and bond obtention and payments

     (372,847      (47,349

Dividend payments

     (61,106      (100,557

Others

     1,314        (246

Cash flow from (used in) investment activities:

     

Incorporation and sale of property, plant and equipment

     (286,079      (233,617

Incorporation and sale of biological assets

     (119,725      (101,741

Incorporation and sale of intangible assets

     (9,860      (1,858

Additions (Disposals), Investments in joint ventures and associates.

     3,123        (146,354

Dividends received

     7,287        4,772  

Others

     (7      (3,606
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Positive (negative) Net cash flow

     (105,835      33,182  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The financing flow shows a higher negative balance of MU.S.$433 for the current period, presenting variations in respect of the previous period (negative balance of MU.S.$148), resulting mainly from a higher indebtedness during the 2016 period.

Regarding the investment flow, as of the closing of the current period, it shows a lower negative balance of MU.S.$405 (MU.S.$482 for the 2016 period), mainly due to higher disbursements arising from the payment of the purchase of the joint business SONAE ARAUCO during the 2016 period.

 

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7. MARKET RISK ANALYSIS

In respect of the economic risks resulting from interest rate variations, the Company maintains, as of September 30, 2017, a ratio of fixed rate debt to total consolidated debt of approximately 84.8%, 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 a result, exposure to changes in the exchange rate has decreased significantly.

In the report to the Consolidated Financial Statements as of September 30, 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

September 30, 2017

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

 

 

INTERIM CLASSIFIED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

 

     Note      09-30-2017
(Unaudited)
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2016
ThU.S.$
 

Assets

        

Current Assets

        

Cash and cash equivalents

     5        485,569        592,253  

Other current financial assets

     23        3,029        5,201  

Other current non-financial assets

     25        157,914        144,915  

Trade and other current receivables

     23        888,300        701,610  

Accounts receivable from related companies

     13        6,475        12,505  

Current Inventories

     4        775,110        852,612  

Current biological assets

     20        312,276        306,117  

Current tax assets

        41,141        104,088  

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

        2,669,814        2,719,301  

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

     22        2,869        3,059  

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

        2,869        3,059  

Total Current Assets

        2,672,683        2,722,360  

Non-Current Assets

        

Other non-current financial assets

     25        27,799        8,868  

Other non-current non-financial assets

     23        122,226        130,319  

Trade and other non-current receivables

        14,210        14,273  

Investments accounted for using equity method

     15-16        361,696        446,548  

Intangible assets other than goodwill

     19        90,611        89,497  

Goodwill

     17        75,982        74,893  

Property, plant and equipment

     7        6,985,056        6,919,495  

Non-current biological assets

     20        3,514,632        3,592,874  

Deferred tax assets

        7,573        6,097  

Total non-Current Assets

        11,200,742        11,283,821  

Total Assets

        13,873,425        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)

 

     Note    09-30-2017
(Unaudited)
ThU.S.$
    12-31-2016
ThU.S.$
 

Equity and liabilities

       

Liabilities

       

Current Liabilities

       

Other current financial liabilities

   23      629,916       697,452  

Trade and other current payables

   23      600,819       537,891  

Accounts payable to related companies

   13      14,684       3,831  

Other current provisions

   18      446       842  

Current tax liabilities

        9,845       1,641  

Current provisions for employee benefits

   10      5,549       5,244  

Other current non-financial liabilities

   25      153,754       99,163  

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

        1,415,013       1,346,064  

Total Current Liabilities

        1,415,013       1,346,064  

Non-Current Liabilities

       

Other non-current financial liabilities

   23      3,572,953       3,870,914  

Other non-current provisions

   18      37,423       38,138  

Deferred tax liabilities

   6      1,604,445       1,631,065  

Non-current provisions for employee benefits

   10      63,997       60,084  

Other non-current non-financial liabilities

   25      64,164       60,633  

Total non - current liabilities

        5,342,982       5,660,834  

Total liabilities

        6,757,995       7,006,898  

Equity

       

Issued capital

        353,618       353,618  

Retained earnings

        7,395,506       7,329,675  

Other reserves

        (678,611     (728,042

Equity attributable to parent company

        7,070,513       6,955,251  

Non-controlling interests

        44,917       44,032  

Total equity

        7,115,430       6,999,283  

Total equity and liabilities

        13,873,425       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 - September     July - September  
            (Unaudited)  
     Note      2017
ThU.S.$
    2016
ThU.S.$
    2017
ThU.S.$
    2016
ThU.S.$
 

Income Statement

           

Revenue

     9        3,907,039       3,540,781       1,393,373       1,187,470  

Cost of sales

     3        (2,689,614     (2,602,226     (940,324     (890,457

Gross profit

        1,217,425       938,555       453,049       297,013  

Other income

     3        123,193       189,635       42,245       69,869  

Distribution costs

     3        (390,422     (360,466     (138,293     (126,052

Administrative expenses

     3        (371,160     (363,874     (123,653     (127,254

Other expense

     3        (193,018     (43,878     8,150       (10,467

Profit (loss) from operating activities

        386,018       359,972       241,498       103,109  

Finance income

     3        15,651       25,759       3,334       7,862  

Finance costs

     3        (171,766     (200,455     (54,149     (64,685

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

     3-15        18,579       14,003       7,009       3,972  

Exchange rate differences

        2,721       (74     2,896       (992

Income before income tax

        251,203       199,205       200,588       49,266  

Income Tax

     6        (64,005     (57,394     (52,185     (17,842

Net Income

        187,198       141,811       148,403       31,424  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income attributable to

           

Net income attributable to parent company

        186,818       140,222       148,427       31,138  

Income attributable to non-controlling interests

        380       1,589       (24     286  

Profit (loss)

        187,198       141,811       148,403       31,424  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share

           

Basic earnings per share from continuing operations

        1.6509241       1.2391519       1.3116601       0.2751687  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share

        1.6509241       1.2391519       1.3116601       0.2751687  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings per diluted shares

           

Earnings per diluted share from continuing operations

        1.6509241       1.2391519       1.3116601       0.2751687  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings per diluted share

        1.6509241       1.2391519       1.3116601       0.2751687  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

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September 30, 2017

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

 

 

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

            January - September     July - September  
            (Unaudited)  
            2017     2016     2017     2016  
     Note      ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$  

Profit (loss)

        187,198       141,811       148,403       31,424  

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

           

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

        1,111       (4,497     1,080       (1,582

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

        (2,974     299       (1,567     622  

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

        (1,863     (4,198     (487     (960

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        54,750       179,690       57,495       (11,863

Other Comprehensive Income before tax exchange differences on translation

        54,750       179,690       57,495       (11,863

Cash flow hedges

           

Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, before tax

        7,754       44,277       4,329       33,035  

Reclassification adjustments on cash flow hedges before tax

        (11,004     (10,658     (2,264     (2,539

Other Comprehensive Income before tax Cash flow hedges

        (3,250     33,619       2,065       30,496  

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

        51,500       213,309       59,560       18,633  

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

           

Income tax relating to defined benefit plans of other comprehensive income

        (283     1,212       (275     424  

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

        553       —         273       (67

Income tax relating to cash flow hedges of other comprehensive income

     6        375       (8,171     (578     (7,129

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

        375       (8,171     (578     (7,129

Other comprehensive income

        50,282       202,152       58,493       10,901  

Comprehensive income

        237,480       343,963       206,896       42,325  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive Income attributable to

           

Comprehensive income, attributable to owners of parent company

        236,248       337,382       205,617       42,219  

Comprehensive income, attributable to non-controlling interests

        1,232       6,581       1,279       106  

Total comprehensive income

        237,480       343,963       206,896       42,325  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

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Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2017

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

 

 

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

 

Unaudited

09-30-2017

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

Opening balance at 01/01/2017

     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 income

                  186,818       186,818       380       187,198  

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

        53,904       (2,875     822       (2,421     49,430         49,430       852       50,282  

Comprehensive income

     —          53,904       (2,875     822       (2,421     49,430       186,818       236,248       1.232       237,480  

Dividends

                  (120,986     (120,986     (340     (121,326

Increase (decrease) through for transfers and other changes equity

                  —         —         (7     (7

Changes in equity

     —          53,904       (2,875     822       (2,421     49,430       65,832       115,262       885       116,147  

Closing balance at 09/30/2017

     353,618        (649,982     (1,779     (19,930     (6,921     (678,612     7,395,507       7,070,513       44,917       7,115,430  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

09-30-2016

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

Opening balance at 01/01/2016

     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 income

                  140,222       140,222       1,589       141,811  

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

        174,703       25,448       (3,290     299       197,160         197,160       4,992       202,152  

Comprehensive income

     —          174,703       25,448       (3,290     299       197,160       140,222       337,382       6,581       343,963  

Dividends

                  (59,145     (59,145     266       (58,879

Increase (decrease) for transfer and other changes

                  —         —         (88     (88

Changes in equity

     —          174,703       25,448       (3,290     299       197,160       81,077       278,237       6,759       284,996  

Closing balance at 09/30/2016

     353,618        (698,067     (29,948     (19,958     (4,227     (752,200     7,285,529       6,886,947       44,494       6,931,441  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

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Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2017

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

 

 

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - DIRECT METHOD

 

     09-30-2017     09-30-2016  
     Unaudited  
     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$  

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

    

Cash Flows from (used in) Operating Activities

    

Classes of cash receipts from operating activities

    

Receipts from sales of goods and rendering of services

     4,036,639       3,880,924  

Other cash receipts from operating activities

     250,020       371,835  

Classes of cash payments

    

Payments to suppliers for goods and services

     (2,885,685     (2,866,583

Payments to and on behalf of employees

     (392,144     (386,161

Other cash payments from operating activities

     (67,417     (168,339

Interest paid

     (187,563     (178,700

Interest received

     12,779       19,056  

Income taxes refund (paid)

     (25,848     (71,109

Other (outflows) inflows of cash, net

     (8,716     (3,549

Net Cash flows from Operating Activities

     732,065       597,374  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows (used in) investing activities

    

Cash flow used in purchase of associates and joint ventures

     3,123       6,781  

Capital contributions to joint ventures

     —         (153,135

Loans to related parties

     —         —    

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

     3,593       9,413  

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

     (289,672     (243,030

Proceeds from sales of intangible assets

     —         —    

Purchase of intangible assets

     (9,860     (1,858

Proceeds from other long-term assets

     1,816       1,572  

Purchase of other non-current assets

     (121,541     (103,313

Dividends received

     7,287       4,772  

Other outflows of cash, net

     (7     (3,606

Cash flows used in Investing Activities

     (405,261     (482,404
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from (used in) Financing Activities

    

Total loans obtained

     296,561       542,461  

Loans obtained in long term

     69,410       297  

Proceeds from short-term borrowings

     227,151       542,164  

Repayments of borrowings

     (669,408     (589,810

Dividends paid by subsidiaries or special purpose companies

     (61,106     (100,557

Other inflows of cash, net

     1,314       (246

Cash flows from (used in) Financing Activities

     (432,639     (148,152
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

     (105,835     (33,182

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     (849     (7,175
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) of Cash and Cash equivalents

     (106,684     (40,357

Cash and cash equivalents, at the beginning of the period

     592,253       500,025  

Cash and cash equivalents, at the end of the period

     485,569       459,668  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

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Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2017

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

 

 

NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 AND 2016 AND DECEMBER 31, 2016

NOTE 1. PRESENTATION OF INTERIM 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 with 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 September 30, 2017 are:

 

    Interim Classified Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016.

 

    Interim Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss for the periods between January 1 and September 30, 2017 and 2016

 

    Interim Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the periods between January 1 and September 30, 2017 and 2016

 

    Interim Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity for the periods between January 1 and September 30, 2017 and 2016

 

    Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the periods between January 1 and September 30, 2017 and 2016

 

    Explanatory disclosures (notes).

 

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September 30, 2017

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

 

 

Period Covered by the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

Periods between January 1 and September 30, 2017 and 2016.

Date of Approval of Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

These interim consolidated financial statements for the periods between January 1 and September 30, 2017 were approved by the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) at the Extraordinary Meeting No.580 held November 14, 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

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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September 30, 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.

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.

-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.

 

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September 30, 2017

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

 

 

c) Consolidation

The interim consolidated financial statements include all entities over which Arauco has the power to 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:

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.

 

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Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2017

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

 

 

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, Argentine Peso, Canadian Dollar 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.

 

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.

 

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September 30, 2017

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

 

 

(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.

 

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)

 

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September 30, 2017

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

 

 

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.

 

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’s policy 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.

 

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-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.

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.

 

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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:

-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.

 

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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.

 

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.

 

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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.

 

(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.

 

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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.

 

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.

 

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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.

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.

 

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.

 

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

 

s) Provisions

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

 

t) Revenue recognition

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

 

(i) Revenue recognition from the Sale of Goods

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

Sales are recognized in terms of the price agreed to in the sales contract, less any volume discounts and estimated product returns at the date of the sale. Volume discounts are evaluated in terms of estimated annual purchases. There is no significant financing component given that receivables from sales are collected within a short period, which is in line with market practices.

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.

 

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(ii) Revenue recognition from Rendering of Services

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

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

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

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

Revenues from 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.

 

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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.

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.

 

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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.

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.

 

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y) Employee Vacations

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

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

z) Recent accounting pronouncements

 

  a) Provisions, interpretations and amendments that are mandatory for the first time, for the financial years commencing as of January 1, 2017.

 

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 1   

First-Time adoption of the IFRS

Suspension of short-term exceptions

   January 1, 2017
IFRS 12   

Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities.

Clarifies the scope of this rule.

   January 1, 2017
IAS 28    Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures.    January 1, 2017

The adoption of the standards, amendments and interpretations described above do not have a significant impact on the Consolidated Interim Financial Statements of Arauco.

 

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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
IFRIC 23   

Uncertain tax positions

It clarifies the method of applying the acknowledgment and measurement requirements of IAS 12 when there is uncertainty regarding the fiscal treatments.

   January 1, 2019

 

Amendments and

improvements

  

Content

  

Mandatory application
for annual periods
beginning on or after

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
IAS 40   

Investment properties

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

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

 

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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.

The group’s main assets with which it conducts its operations are either held or kept under financial lease by Arauco and its subsidiaries; this it does not expect that the impact of the new rule will cause a significant effect on the financial statements. However, the group has still not assessed what other adjustments, if any, are necessary in view of the changes in the definition of the lease termination and the different treatment of the lease’s variable payments and options to extend and terminate it. Therefore, it is not yet possible to estimate the value of the right of use over the assets and the liabilities for leases that shall be recognized in the adoption of the new rule and how this can affect the group’s earnings or losses and the classification of the cash flows in the future.

 

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September 30, 2017

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

 

 

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

 

     09-30-2017    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
     09-30-2017    12-31-2016

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

   113,159,655

 

b) Dividends 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 interim statement of consolidated 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.$120,986 (ThU.S.$59,145 as of September 30, 2016) presented in the interim statement of consolidated changes in equity correspond to the minimum dividend provision recorded for the period 2017.

In the interim consolidated statements of cash flows, the Dividend Paid line shows an amount of ThU.S.$ 61,106 as of September 30, 2017 (ThU.S.$ 100,557 as of September 30, 2016), of which ThU.S.$ 59,005 (ThU.S.$ 99,221 as of September 30, 2016) correspond to the payment of dividends of the Parent Company.

 

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September 30, 2017

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

 

 

The following are the dividends paid and per share amounts during the period 2017 and 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

     05-10-2017  

Amount of Dividend

     ThU.S.$59,005  

Number of Shares for which Dividends are Paid

     113,159,655  

Dividend per Share, Ordinary Shares

     U.S.$0.52143  

 

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

 

 

Detail of Dividend Paid, Ordinary Shares

  

Dividend Paid

     Final Dividend  

Type of Shares for which there is a Dividend Paid

     Ordinary Shares  

Date of Dividend Paid

     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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September 30, 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 September 30, 2017 and 2016:

 

     January-September      July-September  
     Unaudited      Unaudited  
     2017      2016      2017      2016  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Classes of Other Income

           

Other Income, Total

     123,193        189,635        42,245        69,869  

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

     101,163        139,806        33,881        40,932  

Net income from insurance compensation

     1,410        2,752        1,106        526  

Revenue from export promotion

     2,743        1,797        870        668  

Lease income

     3,126        3,741        864        2,180  

Gain on sales of assets

     9,698        12,092        4,909        1,945  

Access easement

     441        3,560        —          3,474  

Other operating results

     4,612        24,906        615        19,163  

Classes of Other Expenses by activity

           

Total of Other Expenses by activity

     (193,018      (43,878      8,150        (10,467

Depreciation

     (1,980      (976      (645      (344

Legal expenses

     (2,482      (4,407      (505      (1,556

Impairment provision for property, plant and equipment and others

     (4,254      (3,460      (1,523      (1,582

Operating expenses related to plants stoppage

     (3,208      (2,517      (1,024      (513

Expenses related to projects

     (713      (1,092      (76      (55

Loss of asset sales

     (4,474      (1,277      (1,876      (413

Loss and repair of assets

     (3,739      (889      (27      (323

Loss of forest due to fires

     (139,376      (2,669      34,491        (605

Other Taxes

     (8,111      (6,624      (4,346      (1,696

Research and development expenses

     (2,051      (1,911      (498      (772

Fines, readjustments and interests

     (2,104      (842      (1,669      (539

Loss on disposal of associates

     —          (10,369      —          —    

Other expenses

     (20,526      (6,845      (14,152      (2,069

Classes of financing income

           

Financing income, total

     15,651        25,759        3,334        7,862  

Financial income from mutual funds - term deposits

     8,038        8,762        2,401        2,454  

Financial income resulting from swap - forward instruments

     3,709        11,546        (271      3,477  

Other financial income

     3,904        5,451        1,204        1,931  

Classes of financing costs

           

Financing costs, Total

     (171,766      (200,455      (54,149      (64,685

Interest expense, Banks loans

     (23,518      (26,268      (8,001      (9,352

Interest expense, Bonds

     (123,511      (136,558      (38,222      (52,793

Interest expense, other financial instruments

     (12,864      (17,475      (3,653      8,875  

Other financial costs

     (11,873      (20,154      (4,273      (11,415

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

           

Total

     18,579        14,003        7,009        3,972  

Investments in associates

     5,006        12,170        1,881        3,383  

Joint ventures

     13,573        1,833        5,128        589  

 

(*) Loss of forest due to fires are presented net of ThU.S.$35,000 from insurance compensation.

 

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September 30, 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 - September      July - September  
     Unaudited      Unaudited  

Cost of sales

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

Timber

     555,367        553,041        178,738        177,449  

Forestry labor costs

     480,222        443,319        179,129        168,026  

Depreciation and amortization

     288,424        277,483        102,927        93,497  

Maintenance costs

     199,093        231,643        69,586        79,031  

Chemical costs

     386,348        357,345        132,812        120,074  

Sawmill Services

     84,926        84,022        30,906        25,098  

Others Raw Materials

     146,052        172,266        52,309        61,548  

Others Indirect costs

     127,524        109,386        46,064        40,002  

Energy and fuel

     139,165        101,868        51,136        32,255  

Cost of electricity

     32,872        30,186        9,794        9,873  

Wage and salaries

     249,621        241,667        86,923        83,604  

Total

     2,689,614        2,602,226        940,324        890,457  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     January - September      July - September  
     Unaudited      Unaudited  

Distribution cost

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

Selling costs

     28,634        25,259        10,238        8,526  

Commissions

     10,631        10,461        4,148        3,321  

Insurance

     2,315        2,426        770        584  

Provision for doubtful accounts receivable

     154        (119      50        (94

Other selling costs

     15,534        12,491        5,270        4,715  

Shipping and freight costs

     361,788        335,207        128,055        117,526  

Port services

     22,782        20,351        7,950        7,191  

Freights

     289,793        259,920        101,324        92,453  

Other shipping and freight costs

     49,213        54,936        18,781        17,882  

Total

     390,422        360,466        138,293        126,052  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     January - September      July - September  
     Unaudited      Unaudited  

Administrative expenses

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

Wage and salaries

     159,083        147,192        55,741        49,110  

Marketing, advertising, promotion and publications expenses

     7,166        7,277        2,114        2,638  

Insurance

     13,152        16,703        3,920        4,466  

Depreciation and amortization

     21,228        21,708        6,889        8,471  

Computer services

     20,512        20,304        5,641        8,237  

Lease rentals (offices, warehouses and machinery)

     11,331        9,761        3,332        2,903  

Donations, contributions, scholarships

     5,635        7,161        1,777        1,509  

Fees (legal and technical advisories)

     27,873        34,127        10,623        14,089  

Property taxes, patents and municipality rights

     13,782        13,196        4,383        5,026  

Personal care, supervision and transport services

     18,747        19,512        6,286        7,554  

Variable third party services (maneuvers, logistic operator)

     31,039        30,852        10,991        10,436  

Basic services (telephone, electricity, water)

     6,057        6,544        1,970        2,297  

Maintenance and repair

     3,936        4,898        1,234        1,762  

Seminars, courses, teaching materials

     1,678        2,378        794        1,091  

Other administration expenses

     29,941        22,261        7,958        7,665  

Total

     371,160        363,874        123,653        127,254  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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September 30, 2017

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

 

 

            January - September        July - September  
            Unaudited        Unaudited  
            2017        2016        2017        2016  

Expenses for

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

Depreciations

   7        302,227          291,677          107,246          99,165  

Employee benefits

   10        409,374          392,137          141,305          132,437  

Amortization

   19        10,036          10,111          3,248          3,606  

 

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

 

Auditors fees

   09-30-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Audit services

     1,622  

Other services

  

Tax services

     597  

Others

     177  

TOTAL

     2,396  
  

 

 

 

Number of employees

     No.  
     15,737  
  

 

 

 

NOTE 4. INVENTORIES

 

     09-30-2017      12-31-2016  
     Unaudited         

Components of Inventory

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Raw materials

     51,418        61,252  

Production supplies

     97,748        102,760  

Products in progress

     58,921        59,332  

Finished goods

     459,453        468,544  

Spare Parts

     107,570        160,724  

Total Inventories

     775,110        852,612  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Inventories recognized as cost of sales at September 30, 2017 were ThU.S.$2,632,899 (ThU.S.$2,538,859 at September 30, 2016).

In order to have the inventories recorded at net realizable value at September 30, 2017, a net increase of inventories was recognized associated with a less provision of obsolescence of ThU.S.$9,347 (greater provision of ThU.S.$1,915 at September 30, 2016). As of September 30, 2017, the amount of obsolescence provision is ThU.S.$16,893 (ThU.S.$28,499 at December 31, 2016).

At September 30, 2017 there were inventory write-offs of ThU.S.$475 (ThU.S.$1,335 at September 30, 2016)

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

 

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

 

 

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.

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.

 

    

09-30-2017

Unaudited

     12-31-2016  

Components of Cash and Cash Equivalents

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Cash on hand

     193        3,156  

Bank checking account balances

     138,246        146,290  

Time deposits

     183,159        247,391  

Mutual funds

     107,315        195,416  

Other cash and cash equivalents (*)

     56,656        —    

Total

     485,569        592,253  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The risk classification of the mutual funds in effect as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 is shown below.

 

     September
2017
Unaudited
ThU.S.$
     December
2016

 

ThU.S.$

 

AAAfm

     105,423        192,895  

AAfm

     1,892        2,521  

Total Mutual Funds

     107,315        195,416  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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September 30, 2017

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

 

 

Changes in Financial Liabilities.

 

            Cash Flow                            
     Opening balance      Loans      Loans     interest paid     Accrual             Activities     Closing balance  
     12-31-2016      obtained      Paid     and others     of interest      Adjustment      no cash flow     09-30-2017  

Loans from banks

     914,358        296,561        (274,408     (24,189     20,557        —          4,851       937,730  

Leases

     113,986        18,994        (7,096     (123     —          169        (9,842     116,089  

Hedging liabilities

     87,363        —          —         —         —          —          (49,302     38,061  

Bonds and promissory notes

     3,452,659        —          (395,000     (143,666     122,451        70,402        4,143       3,110,989  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     4,568,366        315,554        (676,504     (167,978     143,008        70,571        (50,148     4,202,869  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

            Cash Flow                            
     Opening balance      Loans     Loans     interest paid     Accrual             Activities     Closing balance  
     12-31-2015      obtained     Paid     and others     of interest      Adjustment      no cash flow     12-31-2016  

Loans from banks

     997,542        550,226       (645,211     (27,692     27,471        9        12,013       914,358  

Leases

     127,559        (13,573     —         —         —          —          —         113,986  

Hedging liabilities

     227,568        —         —         —         —          —          (140,204     87,364  

Bonds and promissory notes

     3,180,334        187,427       —         (163,881     165,017        79,923        3,838       3,452,658  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     4,533,003        724,080       (645,211     (191,573     192,488        79,932        (124,353     4,568,366  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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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 28, 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:

 

     09-30-2017      12-31-2016  
     Unaudited         

Deferred Tax Assets

   ThU,S,$      ThU.S.$  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Provisions

     7,872        5,771  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Accrued Liabilities

     8,310        11,716  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Post-Employment benefits

     18,745        17,618  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Property, Plant and equipment

     9,655        9,806  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Financial Instruments

     8,333        12,699  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Tax Losses Carryforwards

     63,787        50,917  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Inventories

     4,848        7,158  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Provisions for Income

     3,905        7,069  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Allowance for Doubful Accounts

     4,101        4,886  

Intangible revaluation differences

     11,340        10  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Other Deductible Temporary Differences

     22,329        30,216  

Total Deferred Tax Assets

     163,225        157,866  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Netting presentation

     (155,652      (151,769
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Effect

     7,573        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.$205,977 (ThU.S.$157,403 at December 31, 2016), which are mainly originated by operational and financial losses.

In addition, as of the closing of these interim consolidated financial statements there are ThU.S.$ 78,383 (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.

 

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September 30, 2017

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

 

 

Deferred Tax Liabilities

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

 

     09-30-2017      12-31-2016  
     Unaudited         

Deferred Tax Liabilities

   ThU.S,$      ThU.S.$  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Property, plant and equipment

     906,661        934,892  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Financial Instruments

     7,798        7,186  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Biological Assets

     724,743        719,577  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Inventory

     33,737        31,072  

Deferred tax Liabilities due to Prepaid Expenses

     42,289        42,881  

Deferred tax Liabilities due to Intangible

     27,242        27,222  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Other Taxable Temporary Differences

     17,627        20,004  

Total Deferred Tax Liabilities

     1,760,097        1,782,834  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Netting presentation

     (155,652      (151,769
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Effect

     1,604,445        1,631,065  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The effect of the period of the current and deferred tax related to the financial instruments of coverage, is a payment of ThU.S.$ 375 as of September 30, 2017 (a charge amounting to ThU.S.$ 8,171 as of September 30, 2016), which is portrayed in its net amount in the Reserve of cash flow hedges, in the interim consolidated statements of changes in equity.

 

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September 30, 2017

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

 

 

Reconciliation of deferred tax assets and liabilities

 

        Unaudited    Opening
Balance
01-01-2017
     Deferred tax
Expenses
(Income)
    Deferred tax of
items charged
to other
comprehensive
income
    Increase
(decrease)
for Bussines
Combination
     Increase
(decrease)
Net
exchange
differences
    Closing
balance
09-30-2017
 

Deferred Tax Assets

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

Deferred tax Assets relating to Provisions

     5,771        2,053       —         —          48       7,872  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Accrued liabilities

     11,716        (3,358     —         —          (48     8,310  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Post-Employment benefits

     17,618        1,444       (323     —          6       18,745  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Property, Plant and equipment

     9,806        (151     —         —          —         9,655  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Financial Instruments

     12,699        1,584       (5,950     —          —         8,333  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Tax Loss Carryforward

     50,917        12,348       —         —          522       63,787  

Deferred tax assets relating to Inventories

     7,158        (2,310     —         —          —         4,848  

Deferred tax assets relating to Provisions for Income

     7,069        (3,164     —         —          —         3,905  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

     4,886        (794     —         —          9       4,101  

Intangible revaluation differences

     10        (548     —         11,389        489       11,340  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Other Deductible Temporary Differences

     30,216        (7,458     —         —          (429     22,329  

Total Deferred Tax Assets

     157,866        (354     (6,273     11,389        597       163,225  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
        Unaudited    Opening
Balance
01-01-2017
     Deferred tax
Expenses
(Income)
    Deferred tax of
items charged
to other
comprehensive
income
    Increase
(decrease)
for Bussines
Combinatión
     Increase
(decrease)
Net
exchange
differences
    Closing
balance
09-30-2017
 

Deferred Tax Liabilities

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

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Property, Plant and Equipment

     934,892        (28,445     —         —          214       906,661  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Financial Instruments

     7,186        612       —         —          —         7,798  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Biological Assets

     719,577        (37,027     —         38,016        4,177       724,743  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Inventory

     31,072        2,665       —         —          —         33,737  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Prepaid Expenses

     42,881        (592     —         —          —         42,289  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Intangible

     27,222        (206     —         —          226       27,242  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Other Taxable Temporary Differences

     20,004        (2,524     —         —          147       17,627  

Total Deferred Tax Liabilities

     1,782,834        (65,517     —         38,016        4,764       1,760,097  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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September 30, 2017

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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September 30, 2017

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

 

 

Temporary Differences

The following tables summarize the deductible and taxable temporary differences:

 

     09-30-2017      12-31-2016  
     Unaudited                
     Deductible      Taxable      Deductible      Taxable  
     Difference      Difference      Difference      Difference  

Detail of classes of Deferred Tax Temporary Differences

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

Deferred Tax Assets

     99,438           106,949     

Deferred Tax Assets - Tax loss carryforward

     63,787           50,917     

Deferred Tax Liabilities

        1,760,097           1,782,834  

Total

     163,225        1,760,097        157,866        1,782,834  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     January - September      July - September  
     Unaudited  

Detail of Temporary Difference Income and Loss Amounts

   2017
ThU,S,$
     2016
ThU.S.$
     2017
ThU.S.$
     2016
ThU.S.$
 

Deferred Tax Assets

     (16,243      6,258        (9,888      4,019  

Deferred Tax Assets - Tax loss carryforward

     15,889        (3,827      (4,943      (919

Deferred Tax Liabilities

     65,517        3,793        24,053        (1,803

Total

     65,163        6,224        9,222        1,297  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income Tax Expense

Income tax expense consists of the following:

 

     January - September      July - September  
     Unaudited  

Income Tax composition

   2017
ThU,S,$
     2016
ThU.S.$
     2017
ThU.S.$
     2016
ThU.S.$
 

Current income tax expense

     (129,791      (56,730      (61,979      (9,393

Previous period current tax adjustments

     (779      (8,955      (33      (9,442

Other current tax expenses

     1,402        2,067        605        (304

Current Tax Expense, Net

     (129,168      (63,618      (61,407      (19,139

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

     49,274        10,051        14,165        2,216  

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

     15,889        (3,827      (4,943      (919

Total deferred Tax Expense, Net

     65,163        6,224        9,222        1,297  

Income Tax Expense, Total

     (64,005      (57,394      (52,185      (17,842
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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September 30, 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 September 30, 2017 and 2016:

 

     January - September      July - September  
     Unaudited  
     2017      2016      2017      2016  
     ThU,S,$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Foreign current income tax expense

     (29,917      (35,744      (13,511      (19,392

Domestic current income tax expense

     (99,251      (27,874      (47,896      253  

Total current income tax expense

     (129,168      (63,618      (61,407      (19,139

Foreign deferred tax expense

     10,538        13,345        2,546        16,847  

Domestic deferred tax expense

     54,625        (7,121      6,676        (15,550

Total deferred tax expense

     65,163        6,224        9,222        1,297  

Total tax income (expense)

     (64,005      (57,394      (52,185      (17,842
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

The reconciliation of income tax expense is as follows:

 

     January - September     July - September  
     Unaudited  
     2017     2016     2017     2016  

Reconciliation of Income tax from Statutory Rate to Effective Tax Rate

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

Statutory domestic (Chile) income tax rate

     25.5     24.0     25.5     24.0

Tax Expense at statutory tax rate

     (56,377     (47,809     (43,470     (11,823

Tax effect of foreign tax rates

     (2,283     (7,804     (3,506     (5,458

Tax effect of revenues exempt from taxation

     11,346       20,649       (1,195     15,602  

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

     (29,106     (21,792     (10,519     (16,840

Tax rate effect of tax losses

     (84     —         (84     —    

Tax effect of a new evaluation of assets for deferred not recognized taxes

     —         (235     —         (235

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

     754       (898     (380     141  

Tax rate effect of adjustments for current tax of prior periods

     (779     (8,955     (33     (9,442

Other tax rate effects

     12,524       9,450       7,002       10,213  

Total adjustments to tax expense at applicable tax rate

     (7,628     (9,585     (8,715     (6,019

Tax expense at effective tax rate

     (64,005     (57,394     (52,185     (17,842
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

NOTE 7. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

 

     09-30-2017      12-31-2016  
     Unaudited         

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Construction in progress

     512,181        321,031  

Land

     1,012,379        991,450  

Buildings

     2,119,593        2,169,731  

Plant and equipment

     3,098,990        3,256,348  

Information technology equipment

     23,266        24,154  

Fixtures and fittings

     9,830        9,880  

Motor vehicles

     15,385        16,858  

Other property, plant and equipment

     193,432        130,043  

Total Net

     6,985,056        6,919,495  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross

     

Construction in progress

     512,181        321,031  

Land

     1,012,379        991,450  

Buildings

     3,872,584        3,825,259  

Plant and equipment

     6,167,922        6,128,494  

Information technology equipment

     79,982        76,421  

Fixtures and fittings

     35,035        33,613  

Motor vehicles

     48,985        48,534  

Other property, plant and equipment

     219,291        153,838  

Total Gross

     11,948,359        11,578,640  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accumulated depreciation and impairment

     

Buildings

     (1,752,991      (1,655,528

Plant and equipment

     (3,068,932      (2,872,146

Information technology equipment

     (56,716      (52,267

Fixtures and fittings

     (25,205      (23,733

Motor vehicles

     (33,600      (31,676

Other property, plant and equipment

     (25,859      (23,795

Total

     (4,963,303      (4,659,145
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

As of September 30, 2017, there are no significant assets pledged as collateral to be disclosed in these interim consolidated financial statements.

 

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September 30, 2017

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.

 

     09-30-2017      12-31-2016  
     Unaudited         
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Amount committed for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment

     87,914        122,757  
     09-30-2017      12-31-2016  
     Unaudited         
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Disbursements for property, plant and equipment under construction

     283,599        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 September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

 

Movement of Property, Plant and Equipment

Unaudited

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

    283,599       277       7,264       38,997       226       114       724       66,712       397,913  

Disposals

    —         (1,585     (17     (3,462     (26     (23     (284     —         (5,397

Retirements

    (2,312     (25     (1,002     (1,695     (3     (19     (48     (113     (5,217

Depreciation

    —         —         (93,341     (234,185     (4,533     (1,543     (2,633     (4,004     (340,239

Impairment loss recognized in profit or loss

    (208     —         (47     800       1       (266     —         —         280  

Increase (decrease) through net exchange differences

    823       5,334       3,750       7,650       60       4       140       794       18,555  

Reclassification of assets held for sale

    (418     —         —         84       —         —         —         —         (334

Increase (decrease) through transfers from construction in progress

    (90,334     16,928       33,255       34,453       3,387       1,683       628       —         —    

Total changes

    191,150       20,929       (50,138     (157,358     (888     (50     (1,473     63,389       65,561  

Closing balance 09-30-2017

    512,181       1,012,379       2,119,593       3,098,990       23,266       9,830       15,385       193,432       6,985,056  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Movement of Property, Plant and Equipment

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

Opening Balance 01-01-2016

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

 

 

The depreciation expense for the period ending September 30, 2017 and 2016 is as follows:

 

     January - September      July - September  
     Unaudited      Unaudited  
     2017      2016      2017      2016  

Depreciation for the year

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

Cost of sales

     282,283        272,505        100,991        91,839  

Administrative expenses

     17,333        16,575        5,577        6,523  

Other expenses

     2,611        2,597        678        803  

Total

     302,227        291,677        107,246        99,165  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

 

     09-30-2017      12-31-2016  
     Unaudited         
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Property, Plant and Equipment under finance leases

     120,273        117,206  

Plant and equipment

     120,273        117,206  

Reconciliation of Financial Lease Minimum Payments:

 

     09-30-2017  
     Unaudited  
     Present Value  

Periods

   ThU.S.$  

Less than one year

     40,102  

Between one and five years

     75,986  

More than five years

     —    

Total

     116,088  
  

 

 

 

 

     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 interim 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:

 

     09-30-2017  
     Unaudited  
     Gross      Interest      Present Value  

Periods

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

Less than one year

     1,506        —          1,506  

Between one and five years

     1,811        —          1,811  

More than five years

     —          —          —    

Total

     3,317        —          3,317  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     12-31-2016  
     Gross      Interest      Present Value  

Periods

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      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 interim 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 – September      July – September  
     Unaudited      Unaudited  
     2017      2016      2017      2016  

Classes of revenue

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

Revenue from sales of goods

     3,821,818        3,452,423        1,368,282        1,157,495  

Revenue from rendering of services

     85,221        88,358        25,091        29,975  

Total

     3,907,039        3,540,781        1,393,373        1,187,470  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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NOTE 10. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Classes of Benefits and Expenses by Employee

 

     January - September      July - September  
     Unaudited      Unaudited  
     2017      2016      2017      2016  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Employee expenses

     409,374        392,137        141,305        132,437  

Wages and salaries

     394,402        374,363        135,968        121,428  

Severance indemnities

     14,972        17,774        5,337        11,009  

 

     09-30-2017     12-31-2016  

Discount rate

     4.87     4.52

Inflation

     2.85     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

     (5,186

Decrease in 100 bps

     5,666  

Wage growth rates

  

Increase in 100 bps

     5,562  

Decrease in 100 bps

     (5,259

The following tables set forth the balances and the reconciliation of the present value of severance indemnities obligations as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

 

     09-30-2017      12-31-2016  
     Unaudited         
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Current

     5,549        5,244  

Non-current

     63,997        60,084  

Total

     69,546        65,328  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Reconciliation of the present value of severance indemnities obligation

   09-30-2017      12-31-2016  
   Unaudited         
   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Opening balance

     65,328        56,433  

Current service cost

     3,736        5,334  

Interest cost

     2,130        2,957  

(Gains) losses from changes in actuarial assumptions

     (1,628      2,083  

Actuarial gains and losses arising from experience

     517        3,503  

Benefits paid

     (3,899      (7,871

Increase (decrease) for foreign currency exchange rates changes

     3,362        2,889  

Closing balance

     69,546        65,328  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

     09-30-2017      12-31-2016  
     Unaudited         
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Total Current Assets

     2,672,683        2,722,360  

Cash and Cash Equivalents

     485,569        592,253  

U.S Dollar

     309,789        524,426  

Euro

     4,346        2,357  

Brazilian Real

     40,545        47,696  

Argentine Pesos

     9,667        4,046  

Other currencies

     2,945        3,327  

Chilean Pesos

     118,277        10,401  

Other current financial assets

     3,029        5,201  

U.S Dollar

     2,695        4,879  

Argentine Pesos

     289        315  

Other currencies

     45        7  

Other current non-financial assets

     157,914        144,915  

U.S Dollar

     92,146        62,246  

Euro

     59        71  

Brazilian Real

     20,564        22,537  

Argentine Pesos

     4,682        12,261  

Other currencies

     5,170        3,500  

Chilean Pesos

     35,293        44,300  

Trade and other current receivables

     888,300        701,610  

U.S Dollar

     604,982        489,056  

Euro

     20,692        26,544  

Brazilian Real

     55,165        46,150  

Argentine Pesos

     32,354        15,137  

Other currencies

     19,797        16,620  

Chilean Pesos

     153,190        106,681  

U.F.

     2,120        1,422  

Accounts receivable due from related companies

     6,475        12,505  

U.S Dollar

     1,094        274  

Brazilian Real

     342        726  

Chilean Pesos

     4,571        10,548  

U.F.

     468        957  

Current Inventories

     775,110        852,612  

U.S Dollar

     729,073        812,748  

Brazilian Real

     46,037        39,864  

Current biological assets

     312,276        306,117  

U.S Dollar

     276,716        271,551  

Brazilian Real

     35,560        34,566  

Current tax assets

     41,141        104,088  

U.S Dollar

     6,884        6,199  

Brazilian Real

     3,971        5,798  

Argentine Pesos

     38        39  

Other currencies

     3,548        2,696  

Chilean Pesos

     26,700        89,356  

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

     2,869        3,059  

U.S Dollar

     2,869        3,059  

 

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

 

 

     09-30-2017      12-31-2016  
     Unaudited         
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Total Non Current Assets

     11,200,742        11,283,821  

Other non-current financial assets

     27,799        8,868  

U.S Dollar

     27,799        8,868  

Other non-current non-financial assets

     122,226        130,319  

U.S Dollar

     106,196        95,658  

Brazilian Real

     4,159        4,042  

Argentine Pesos

     10,697        9,900  

Other currencies

     739        636  

Chilean Pesos

     435        20,083  

Trade and other non-current receivables

     14,210        14,273  

U.S Dollar

     4,482        6,895  

Other currencies

     534        527  

Chilean Pesos

     7,376        5,753  

U.F.

     1,818        1,098  

Accounts receivable due from related companies, non current

     957        957  

U.F.

     957        957  

Investments accounted for using equity method

     361,696        446,548  

U.S Dollar

     127,586        124,324  

Euro

     177,152        156,990  

Brazilian Real

     56,898        165,203  

Chilean Pesos

     60        31  

Intangible assets other than goodwill

     90,611        89,497  

U.S Dollar

     89,414        88,394  

Brazilian Real

     1,102        1,026  

Chilean Pesos

     95        77  

Goodwill

     75,982        74,893  

U.S Dollar

     42,666        42,508  

Brazilian Real

     33,316        32,385  

Property, plant and equipment

     6,985,056        6,919,495  

U.S Dollar

     6,444,896        6,394,105  

Brazilian Real

     534,983        520,448  

Chilean Pesos

     5,177        4,942  

Non-current biological assets

     3,514,632        3,592,874  

U.S Dollar

     2,966,614        3,185,872  

Brazilian Real

     548,018        407,002  

Deferred tax assets

     7,573        6,097  

U.S Dollar

     4,630        4,134  

Brazilian Real

     2,631        1,697  

Other currencies

     53        52  

Chilean Pesos

     259        214  

 

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September 30, 2017

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

 

 

            09-30-2017                
            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

     914,690        500,333        1,415,023        806,280        539,784        1,346,064  

Other current financial liabilities

     138,073        491,843        629,916        196,001        501,451        697,452  

U.S Dollar

     100,504        446,000        546,504        178,442        455,908        634,350  

Brazilian Real

     1,982        4,794        6,776        3,558        1,282        4,840  

Argentine Pesos

     9        —          9        11        29        40  

Chilean Pesos

     1,458        4,261        5,719        1,132        3,387        4,519  

U.F.

     34,120        36,788        70,908        12,858        40,845        53,703  

Bank Loans

     102,046        431,735        533,781        134,140        61,483        195,623  

U.S Dollar

     100,055        426,941        526,996        130,571        60,172        190,743  

Brazilian Real

     1,982        4,794        6,776        3,558        1,282        4,840  

Argentine Pesos

     9        —          9        11        29        40  

Financial Leases

     10,061        30,041        40,102        9,534        30,866        40,400  

Chilean Pesos

     1,458        4,261        5,719        1,132        3,387        4,519  

U.F.

     8,603        25,780        34,383        8,402        27,479        35,881  

Other Loans

     25,966        30,067        56,033        52,327        409,102        461,429  

U.S Dollar

     449        19,059        19,508        47,871        395,736        443,607  

U.F.

     25,517        11,008        36,525        4,456        13,366        17,822  

Trade and other current payables

     600,787        32        600,819        511,371        26,520        537,891  

U.S Dollar

     197,059        —          197,059        146,652        3,510        150,162  

Euros

     10,567        —          10,567        12,006        1,028        13,034  

Brazilian Real

     34,785        —          34,785        4,849        21,982        26,831  

Argentine Pesos

     23,908        —          23,908        31,661        —          31,661  

Other currencies

     8,588        32        8,620        12,244        —          12,244  

Chilean Pesos

     306,770        —          306,770        285,359        —          285,359  

U.F.

     19,110        —          19,110        18,600        —          18,600  

Accounts payable to related companies

     14,684        —          14,684        3,831        —          3,831  

U.S Dollar

     1,877        —          1,877        1,969        —          1,969  

Chilean Pesos

     12,807        —          12,807        1,862        —          1,862  

Other current provisions

     446        —          446        842        —          842  

U.S Dollar

     446        —          446        842        —          842  

Current tax liabilities

     7,818        2,027        9,845        1,641        —          1,641  

U.S Dollar

     448        —          448        448        —          448  

Euros

     296        —          296        7        —          7  

Brazilian Real

     1,858        —          1,858        —          —          —    

Argentine Pesos

     51        —          51        133        —          133  

Other currencies

     131        —          131        574        —          574  

Chilean Pesos

     5,034        2,027        7,061        479        —          479  

Current provisions for employee benefits

     5,420        129        5,549        5,214        30        5,244  

Chilean Pesos

     5,420        129        5,549        5,214        30        5,244  

Other current non-financial liabilities

     147,462        6,302        153,764        87,380        11,783        99,163  

U.S Dollar

     119,853        6,300        126,153        62,974        163        63,137  

Euros

     74        —          74        53        —          53  

Brazilian Real

     14,009        —          14,009        9,426        11,616        21,042  

Argentine Pesos

     3,290        —          3,290        3,474        —          3,474  

Other currencies

     4,900        —          4,900        3,202        —          3,202  

Chilean Pesos

     5,318        2        5,320        8,183        4        8,187  

U.F.

     18        —          18        68        —          68  

 

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

 

 

     From 13
months to 5
years
ThU.S.$
     09-30-2017
Unaudited
More than  5
years
ThU.S.$
     Total
ThU.S.$
     From 13
months to 5
years
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2016
More than 5
years
ThU.S.$
     Total
ThU.S.$
 

Total non-current liabilities

     3,821,466        1,521,516        5,342,982        3,599,291        2,061,543        5,660,834  

Other non-current financial liabilities

     2,188,545        1,384,408        3,572,953        2,020,484        1,850,430        3,870,914  

U.S Dollar

     1,722,236        582,719        2,304,955        1,591,127        1,075,204        2,666,331  

Brazilian Real

     18,568        —          18,568        17,098        1,042        18,140  

Chilean Pesos

     10,638        —          10,638        11,151        —          11,151  

U.F.

     437,103        801,689        1,238,792        401,108        774,184        1,175,292  

Bank Loans

     313,004        90,945        403,949        626,384        92,351        718,735  

U.S Dollar

     294,436        90,945        385,381        609,286        91,309        700,595  

Brazilian Real

     18,568        —          18,568        17,098        1,042        18,140  

Financial Leases

     75,986        —          75,986        73,586        —          73,586  

Chilean Pesos

     10,638        —          10,638        11,151        —          11,151  

U.F.

     65,348        —          65,348        62,435        —          62,435  

Other Loans

     1,799,555        1,293,463        3,093,018        1,320,514        1,758,079        3,078,593  

U.S Dollar

     1,427,800        491,774        1,919,574        981,841        983,895        1,965,736  

U.F.

     371,755        801,689        1,173,444        338,673        774,184        1,112,857  

Other non-current provisions

     37,423        —          37,423        38,138        —          38,138  

U.S Dollar

     12        —          12        1        —          1  

Brazilian Real

     5,229        —          5,229        5,425        —          5,425  

Argentine Pesos

     32,179        —          32,179        32,712        —          32,712  

Chilean Pesos

     3        —          3        —          —          —    

Deferred tax liabilities

     1,467,337        137,108        1,604,445        1,479,596        151,469        1,631,065  

U.S Dollar

     1,353,644        137,108        1,490,752        1,412,506        131,406        1,543,912  

Brazilian Real

     113,693        —          113,693        67,090        20,063        87,153  

Non-current provisions for employee benefits

     63,997        —          63,997        60,084        —          60,084  

Other currencies

     182        —          182        144        —          144  

Chilean Pesos

     63,815        —          63,815        59,940        —          59,940  

Other non-current non-financial liabilities

     64,164        —          64,164        989        59,644        60,633  

U.S Dollar

     168        —          168        430        —          430  

Brazilian Real

     63,312        —          63,312        —          59,644        59,644  

Argentine Pesos

     228        —          228        349        —          349  

Chilean Pesos

     456        —          456        206        —          206  

U.F.

     —          —          —          4        —          4  

 

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AND SUBSIDIARIES

Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 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

Novo Oeste Gestao de Ativos Florestais 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 - September
Unadited
     July - September
Unadited
 
     2017
ThU.S.$
     2016
ThU.S.$
     2017
ThU.S.$
     2016
ThU.S.$
 

Arauco Do Brasil S.A.

     12,959        74,607        19,543        (4,977

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

     12,608        69,581        19,494        (3,680

Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.

     3,358        19,882        5,177        (705

Sonae Arauco S.A.

     17,027        —          5,799        —    

Arauco Argentina S.A.

     831        5,187        1,419        (405

Flakeboard Company Limited

     6,933        5,381        4,636        (1,916

Others

     188        65        126        (3
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total reserve of exchange differences on translation

     53,904        174,703        56,194        (11,686
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Effect of foreign exchange rates changes

 

     January - September      July - September  
     Unadited      Unadited  
     2017      2016      2017      2016  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

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

     2,721        (74      2,860        (992

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

     54,750        179,690        57,495        (11,863

 

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Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2017

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 - September     July - September  
     Unaudited  
     2017     2016     2017     2016  
     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$  

Property, plant and equipment capitalized cost

        

Property, plant and equipment capitalized interest cost rate

     5.00     5.08     5.00     5.08

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

     3,520       2,001       1,795       908  

 

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

 

 

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.

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.

 

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September 30, 2017

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

 

 

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

 

                    % Ownership interest      % Ownership interest  
               Functional    09-30-2017      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.

   Netherlands    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      9.9971        90.0021        99.9992        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    U.S. Dollar      —          57.5404        57.5404        —          57.5404        57.5404  

-

  

Empreendimentos Florestais Santa Cruz Ltda.

   Brazil    Brazilian Real      —          99.9795        99.9795        —          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      —          98.4809        98.4809        —          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      —          99.9961        99.9961        —          99.9934        99.9934  

-

  

Novo Oeste Gestao de Ativos Florestais S.A.

   Brazil    Brazilian Real      —          99.9991        99.9991        —          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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September 30, 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 - September      July - September  
     Unaudited      Unaudited  
     2017      2016      2017      2016  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Salaries and bonuses

     41,329        56,991        14,514        17,670  

Per diem compensation to members of the Board of Directors

     1,754        1,209        609        587  

Termination benefits

     4,643        3,756        1,919        3,344  

Total

     47,726        61,956        17,042        21,601  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Related Party Receivables, Current

 

Name of Related Party

   Tax ID No.   

Nature of Relationship

  

Country

  

Currency

  

Maturity

   09-30-2017
Unaudited
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2016
ThU.S.$
 

Forestal Mininco S.A

   91.440.000-7    Common Stockholder    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days      85        39  

Eka Chile S.A

   99.500.140-3    Joint Venture    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days      1,656        1,701  

Forestal del Sur S.A

   79.825.060-4    Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos    —        —          7,618  

Unilin Arauco Pisos Ltda.

   —      Joint Venture    Brazil    Brazilian Real    30 days      342        726  

Colbún S.A.

   96.505.760-9    Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days      431        0  

CMPC Celulosa S.A.

   96.532.330-9    Common Stockholder    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days      1        2  

Fundación Educacional Arauco

   71.625.000-8    Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days      2,398        1,188  

Fundación Acerca Redes

   65.097.218-K    Parent company is founder and contributor    Chile    U.S. Dollar    30 days      979        274  

Compañía Puerto de Coronel S.A.

   79.895.330-3    Subsidiary of the Associate    Chile    UF    30 días      583        957  

TOTAL

                    6,475        12,505  
                 

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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September 30, 2017

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

 

 

Related Party Receivables, Non-Current

 

Name of Related Party

   Tax ID No.      Nature of Relationship      Country      Currency      Maturity      09-30-2017
Unaudited
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2016
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

 

Name of Related party

  Tax ID No.   Nature of Relationship   Country   Currency   Maturity   09-30-2017
Unaudited
ThU.S.$
    12-31-2016
ThU.S.$
 

Compañía de Petróleos de Chile S.A.

  99.520.000-7   Controlling Parent’s
Subsidiary
  Chile   Chilean pesos   30 days     11,919       1,758  

Abastible S.A.

  91.806.000-6   Controlling Parent’s
Subsidiary
  Chile   Chilean pesos   30 days     511       97  

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

  86.370.800-1   Common director   Chile   Chilean pesos   30 days     7       —    

Portaluppi, Guzman y Bezanilla Abogados

  78.096.080-9   Common director   Chile   Chilean pesos   30 days     181       —    

Empresa Nacional de Telecomunicaciones S.A.

  92.580.000-7   Common Stockholder   Chile   Chilean pesos   30 days     139       —    

Servicios Corporativos Sercor S.A.

  96.925.430-1   Subsidiary of the
Associate
  Chile   Chilean pesos   30 days     28       —    

Puerto Lirquén S.A.

  96.959.030-1   Subsidiary of the
Associate
  Chile   U.S. Dollar   30 days     463       1,246  

Compañía Puerto de Coronel S.A.

  79.895.330-3   Subsidiary of the
Associate
  Chile   U.S. Dollar   30 days     1,411       723  

Adm.Estaciones de Servicio Serco Ltda.

  79.689.550-0   Controlling Parent’s
Subsidiary
  Chile   Chilean pesos   23 days     1       —    

Colbún Transmisión S.A.

  76.218.856-2   Common director   Chile   U.S. Dollar   24 days     3       —    

Adm. de Ventas al Detalle Arco Prime Ltda.

  77.215.640-5   Controlling Parent’s
Subsidiary
  Chile   Chilean pesos   30 days     16       5  

Empresa Distrib. Papeles y Cartones S.A.

  88.566.900-k   Common Stockholder   Chile   Chilean pesos   —       —         2  

Air BP Copec

  96.942.120-8   Controlling Parent’s
Subsidiary
  Chile   Chilean pesos   30 days     5       —    

TOTAL

              14,684       3,831  
           

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Related Party Transactions

Purchases

 

Name of Related Party

   Tax ID No.    Nature of Relationship    Country    Currency    Transaction
Descriptions
   09-30-2017
Unaudited
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2016
ThU.S.$
 

Abastible S.A.

   91.806.000-6    Controlling Parent’s
Subsidiary
   Chile    Chilean pesos    Fuel      2,140        2,199  

Empresas Copec S.A

   90.690.000-9    Controlling Parent    Chile    Chilean pesos    Management
service
     106        356  

Compañía de Petróleos de Chile S.A.

   99.520.000-7    Controlling Parent’s
Subsidiary
   Chile    Chilean pesos    Fuel and other      51,324        39,732  

Compañía Puerto de Coronel S.A.

   79.895.330-3    Subsidiary of the
Associate
   Chile    U.S. Dollar    Transport and
stowage
     6,273        8,633  

Puerto Lirquén S.A.

   96.959.030-1    Subsidiary of the
Associate
   Chile    U.S. Dollar    Port services      4,418        7,311  

EKA Chile S.A.

   99.500.140-3    Joint Venture    Chile    Chilean pesos    Sodium chlorate      34,969        47,236  

Forestal del Sur S.A.

   79.825.060-4    Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos    Wood and ships      976        2,093  

Portaluppi, Guzman y Bezanilla Abogados

   78.096.080-9    Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos    Legal services      1,089        1,295  

Empresa Nacional de Telecomunicaciones S.A.

   92.580.000-7    Common
Stockholder
   Chile    Chilean pesos    Telephone services      416        512  

CMPC Maderas S.A.

   95.304.000-K    Common
Stockholder
   Chile    Chilean pesos    Wood and logs      251        511  

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

   86.370.800-1    Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos    Computer Services      118        249  

Colbún Transmisión S.A.

   76.218.856-2    Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos    Electrical Power      314        383  

CMPC Celulosa S.A.

   96.532.330-9    Common
Stockholder
   Chile    Chilean pesos    Others purchases      579        3  

Sales

 

Name of Related Party

   Tax ID No.    Nature of
Relationship
   Country    Currency    Transaction
Descriptions
   09-30-2017
Unaudited
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2016
ThU.S.$
 

Colbún S.A.

   96.505.760-9    Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos    Electrical Power      1,014        5,999  

EKA Chile S.A.

   99.500.140-3    Joint venture    Chile    Chilean pesos    Electrical Power      15,086        16,326  

Stora Enso Arapoti Industria de Papel S.A.

   —      Subsidiary of the
Associate
   Brazil    Brazilian
Real
   Wood      —          1,149  

Forestal del Sur S.A.

   79.825.060-4    Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos    Harvesting
services, Wood
and chips
     18,802        21,657  

Compañía Puerto de Coronel S.A.

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

Unilin Arauco Pisos Ltda.

   —      Joint venture    Brazil    Brazilian
Real
   Wood      2,367        5,263  

 

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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 September 30, 2017, 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.

NOTE 15. INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES

At September 30, 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%
   09-30-2017    12-31-2016
Carrying amount    ThU.S.$61,675    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%
   09-30-2017    12-31-2016
Carrying amount    ThU.S.$45,769    ThU.S.$43,559
Name    Servicios Corporativos Sercor S.A.
Country    Chile
Functional Currency    Chilean Pesos
Corporate purpose    Consulting services related to business management to Boards of Directors and Senior Management of all Arauco’s entities.

Ownership interest (%)

   20.0000%
   09-30-2017    12-31-2016
Carrying amount    ThU.S.$265    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%
   09-30-2017    12-31-2016
Carrying amount    ThU.S.$(4)    ThU.S.$(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%
   09-30-2017    12-31-2016
Carrying amount    ThU.S.$60    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%
   09-30-2017    12-31-2016
Carrying amount    ThU.S.$52,534    ThU.S.$160,490

 

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Summarized Financial Information of Associates

 

    Assets  

09-30-2017

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

    92,722       29       4,802       —         7,820       3       21       105,397  

Non-current

    588,621       93,357       747       —         132,313       308       25       815,371  

Total

    681,343       93,386       5,549       —         140,133       311       46       920,768  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    Liabilities and Equity  
    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

    41,079       82       3,446       —         —         —         11       44,618  

Non-current

    336,097       —         777       —         32,119       5       49       369,047  

Equity

    304,167       93,304       1,326       —         108,014       306       (14     507,103  

Total

    681,343       93,386       5,549       —         140,133       311       46       920,768  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

09-30-2017

Unaudited

                                               

Revenues

    97,040       4,421       3,789       —         33,953       —         21       139,224  

Expenses

    (97,509     —         (3,436     —         (28,537     (9     (27     (129,518

Profit or loss (continuing operations)

    (469     4,421       353       —         5,416       (9     (6     9,706  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income

    1,787       —         —         —         102,598       —         —         104,385  

Comprehensive income

    1,318       4,421       353       —         108,014       (9     (6     114,091  

Dividends

    —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —    

 

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

 

 

 

    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  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

09-30-2016

Unaudited

                                               

Revenues

    83,962       2,653       3,478       492       30,258       —         80       120,923  

Expenses

    (71,898     —         (3,175     (6,320     (10,240     —         (155     (91,788

Profit or loss (continuing operations)

    12,064       2,653       303       (5,828     20,018       —         (75     29,135  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income

    1,129       —         —         —         —         —         —         1,129  

Comprehensive income

    13,193       2,653       303       (5,828     20,018       —         (75     30,264  

Dividends

    —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —    

 

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

 

 

Reconciliation of Investment in Associates and Joint Ventures

 

    

09-30-2017

Unaudited

     12-31-2016  
     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 and joint ventures

     —          (14,510

Share of profit (loss) in investment in associates

     5,006        16,349  

Share of profit (loss) in investment in joint ventures

     13,573        7,590  

Dividends Received, Investments in Associates

     (7,079      (5,320

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

     21,585        20,634  

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

     (117,937      3,858  

Total changes

     (84,852      181,736  

Ending balance

     361,696        446,548  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*) In May of 2017, the affiliate Florestal Vale do Corisco S.A. performed a reimbursement of capital to its shareholders. This transaction did not generate effects in the comprehensive results nor did it modify Arauco’s shareholding in Florestal Vale do Corisco S.A.

 

    

09-30-2017

Unaudited

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

Carrying amount of associates accounted for using equity method

     160,303        265,775  

Carrying amount of joint ventures accounted for using equity method

     201,393        180,773  

Total investment accounted for using equity method

     361,696        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.

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 1.38 million m3 of MDF, 1.74 million m3 of particle boards, 485,000 m3 of OSB and 101,000 m3 of sawn timber.

 

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As of September 30, 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.

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:

 

     09-30-2017 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

     205,205        265,099        173,258        182,834  

Non-current

     2,089,531        584,478        2,131,266        735,679  

Equity

     —          1,445,159           1,386,011  

Total Joint Arrangement

     2,294,736        2,294,736        2,304,524        2,304,524  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investment

     722,580           693,006     
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

     09-30-2017
Unaudited
ThU.S.$
     09-30-2016
Unaudited
ThU.S.$
 

Income

     550,754        491,909  

Expenses

     (490,519      (437,565

Joint Arrangement Net Income (Loss)

     60,235        54,344  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     09-30-2017 Unaudited      12-31-2016  

Forestal Cono Sur S.A.

(consolidated)

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

Current

     37,756        22,871        23,745        21,039  

Non-current

     171,536        2,591        178,236        1,381  

Equity

     —          183,830        —          179,561  

Total Joint Arrangement

     209,292        209,292        201,981        201,981  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investment

     91,915           89,781     
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

     09-30-2017
Unaudited
     09-30-2016
Unaudited
 
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Income

     13,504        3,940  

Expenses

     (7,768      (99

Joint Arrangement Net Income (Loss)

     5,736        3,841  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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     09-30-2017 Unaudited      12-31-2016  
     Assets      Liabilities      Assets      Liabilities  

Eufores S.A.

(consolidated)

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

Current

     214,612        212,075        178,644        200,525  

Non-current

     599,591        9,996        604,736        23,052  

Equity

     —          592,132           559,803  

Total Joint Arrangement

     814,203        814,203        783,380        783,380  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investment

     296,066           279,902     
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

     09-30-2017
Unaudited
     09-30-2016
Unaudited
 
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Income

     253,104        208,609  

Expenses

     (218,065      (189,557

Joint Arrangement Net Income (Loss)

     35,039        19,052  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     09-30-2017 Unaudited      12-31-2016  

Zona Franca Punta Pereira S.A.

(Uruguay)

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

Current

     6,364        99,646        4,397        82,331  

Non-current

     486,534        43,169        492,815        63,021  

Equity

     —          350,083        —          351,860  

Total Joint Arrangement

     492,898        492,898        497,212        497,212  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investment

     175,042           175,930     
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

     09-30-2017
Unaudited
     09-30-2016
Unaudited
 
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Income

     17,745        26,096  

Expenses

     (19,522      (18,285

Joint Arrangement Net Income (Loss)

     (1,777      7,811  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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

 

     09-30-2017 Unaudited      12-31-2016  
     Assets      Liabilities      Assets      Liabilities  

Unilin Arauco Pisos Ltda.

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

Current

     7,618        4,577        7,900        3,549  

Non-current

     5,721        35        5,094        18  

Equity

        8,727           9,427  

Total Joint Arrangement

     13,339        13,339        12,994        12,994  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investment

     4,364           4,714     
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

     09-30-2017
Unaudited
     09-30-2016
Unaudited
 
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Income

     13,297        75  

Expenses

     (14,121      (436

Joint Arrangement Net Income (Loss)

     (824      (361
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income

     —          —    

Comprehensive income

     (824      (361

Dividends

     —          —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     09-30-2017 Unaudited      12-31-2016  
     Assets      Liabilities      Assets      Liabilities  

Eka Chile S.A.

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

Current

     17,113        4,232        15,817        4,348  

Non-current

     31,641        4,769        31,690        5,021  

Equity

        39,753           38,138  

Total Joint Arrangement

     48,754        48,754        47,507        47,507  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investment

     19,877           19,069     
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

     09-30-2017
Unaudited
     09-30-2016
Unaudited
 
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Income

     34,933        37,384  

Expenses

     (32,087      (33,358

Joint Arrangement Net Income (Loss)

     2,846        4,026  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income

     —          —    

Comprehensive income

     2,846        4,026  

Dividends

     —          —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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     09-30-2017 Unaudited                
     Assets      Liabilities      Assets      Liabilities  

Sonae Arauco S.A.

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

Current

     256,236        220,658        223,145        213,228  

Non-current

     664,038        345,311        616,467        312,404  

Equity

        354,305           313,980  

Total Joint Arrangement

     920,274        920,274        839,612        839,612  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net assets

     143,662           120,800     

Net asset adjustment (Goodwill)

     33,491           36,190     

Investment

     177,153           156,990     
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

     09-30-2017
Unaudited
     09-30-2016
Unaudited
 
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$ (*)  

Income

     728,990        —    

Expenses

     (703,724      —    

Joint Arrangement Net Income (Loss)

     25,266        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income

     —          —    

Comprehensive income

     25,266        —    

Dividends

     —          —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

(*) As of September 30, 2016, the Company did not present Financial Statements for purposes of disclosure.

 

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NOTE 17. IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS

Provisions for impairment of property, plant and equipment due to technical obsolescence have been recorded as of September 30, 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
     09-30-2017    12-31-2016

Information relevant to the sum of all impairment

   ThU.S.$7,689    ThU.S.$7,993

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.$75,982 (ThU.S.$74,893, at December 31, 2016)

Of the total of goodwill, ThU.S.$39,852 (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.$33,316 (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 the period of total depreciation of the line, 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 September 30, 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 $4,571,664,617 (equal to ThU.S.$ 7,166 as of September 30, 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 $1,209,399,164 (equal to ThU.S.$ 1,896, as of September 30, 2017), resulting in a total disputed amount of $3,362,265,453 (equal to ThU.S.$ 5,270 as of September 30, 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. On June 19, 2017, the Court issued the evidence production ruling, which resolution was notified via certified letter on July 23 of 2017. Arauco lodged a motion for reconsideration and a supplementary appeal, requesting the terms of the evidence production ruling be modified. On July 7, 2017, the Court upheld the motion for reconsideration. On September 20, 2017, the Court issued its first instance decision confirming the liquidations. On October 12, 2017, Arauco challenged the decision through an appeal, requesting the Court of Appeals of Santiago to revoke the first instance decision and uphold Arauco’s claim instead. The case is 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 September 30, 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 $2,695,560,000 (equal to ThU.S.$ 4,225 as of September 30, 2017).

 

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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 September 30, 2017) plus adjustments, in accordance with the variation of the Consumer Price Index, calculated as of the month of May 2007, up to the month when the payment is made. 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. On June 27, 2017, the Court of Appeals of Talca confirmed the ruling, additionally declaring that it increased the amount awarded as non-monetary damages to $10,000,000 (equal to ThU.S.$ 16 as of September 30, 2017) for each claimant, plus Consumer Price Index-based adjustments, calculated from the date of the first instance ruling (October 21, 2015) up to the date of effective payment. On July 12, 2017, Arauco lodged a cassation appeal based on both procedural and substantial flaws. Pending. (Court of Appeals Docket No. 60-2016).

On October 5, 2017, the Appeal was admitted to the Supreme Court. On October 6, 2017, Arauco became a party to the Appeal. On October 11, 2017, the claimant requested a declaration of inadmissibility with respect to the appeals.

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 September 30, 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.

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 September 30, 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.

 

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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.

Insofar as the compliance program is satisfactorily executed, no sanctions will be levied against the Company.

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.

Regarding the 4 charges pressed by the Superintendence of the Environment through Exempted Resolution No. 1/Case File F-020-2016, dated May 6, 2016, against the Company for alleged infringements to the Environmental Qualification Resolutions of the Licancel Plant, we can inform the following:

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.$ 210, as of September 30, 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 September 30, 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.$205, as of September 30, 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 September 30, 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.

On August 7, 2017, a ruling was issued to resolve the reconsideration appeal, partially upholding the Company’s request regarding Charge No. 2, thus reducing the portion of the fine that corresponds to this charge, from 234 UTA to 177 UTA (equivalent to ThU.S.$155, as of September 30, 2017).

Additionally, regarding the total amount of the fine imposed for Charges Nos. 1, 2 and 3 (No. 4 had been rendered ineffective previously), the 25% reduction benefit was granted as a result of paying within the first 5 business days, and the total sum amounted to 136.5 UTA (equivalent to Th.U.S$ 120 as of September 30, 2017). Case closed.

 

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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 September 30, 2017, Arauco has not made any provision whatsoever in connection to this contingency.

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.$24,143 as of September 30, 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 $633,616,741 Argentine Pesos (equivalent to ThU.S.$ 34,604 as of September 30, 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.

 

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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.

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 $891,758,132 Argentine Pesos (equal to ThU.S.$ 51,516 as of September 30, 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.$ 14,356 as of September 30, 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. The contingency insurance policy has been redeemed and returned to the insurance company.

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.

 

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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 $389,824,000 Argentine Pesos (ThU.S.$ 22,520 as of September 30, 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, 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.

On the other hand, in April 2016, the Secretary of Agriculture, Livestock and Fishing issued Resolution No.154 – E/2016, that requires that the holders of enterprises that have received the fiscal benefits envisaged by Law No. 25,080, to establish collateral to cover a third of the duration of the project, with a minimum term of five years. During May of 2017, the Company modified the duly established collateral in accordance to the terms of said Resolution, for which reason the security was ultimately established at an amount of $276,508,024 (MUS$15,774 as of September 30, 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.

 

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On July 20, 2015, Arauco do Brasil was notified of the first-level administrative ruling which partially upheld the Infringement, at the estimated amount of R$ 164,159,000 (MUS$ 51,896 as of September 30, 2017). 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. The CARF’s decision was issued on May 16, 2017, and took into consideration certain arguments presented by the Company regarding the agios, but preserving other charges. Administratively, it is possible that the parties can file a Special Remedy. If the current scenario remains in place, it is estimated that the claim will amount to R$57,278,771 (MUS$18,108 as of September 30, 2017), plus correction increments.

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. Otherwise, as the next step, the Company will discuss the Infringement Notice before the Brazilian Justice Courts.

Forestal Arauco S.A.

1. 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 $4,203,216,164 (equivalent to ThU.S.$ 6,327, as of September 30, 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 September 30, 2017) as general damage, and the sum of $607,849,413 (equivalent to ThU.S.$ 915 as of September 30, 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 still have pending hearings and final resolutions before the Court of Appeals of Valdivia. Currently, the remedies have been under agreement pending the issuance of the resolution, since April 25, 2017. (Court entry Case File No. 779-2016).

On August 14th, 2017, the Court of Appeals of Valdivia revoked the first instance ruling that had partially upheld the claim lodged by Maquinarias y Equipos Klenner Limitada against Forestal Arauco S.A., and instead issued a decision that integrally dismissed said claim. This ruling is not yet final and enforceable. The claimant filed a cassation appeal that will be heard by the Supreme Court.

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 September 30, 2017, Arauco has not made any provision whatsoever in connection to this contingency.

 

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September 30, 2017

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

 

 

2. 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.

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 December 9, 2016, the Court summoned the parties for the issuance of the ruling. On February 24, 2017, the first instance final ruling was notified, which ruling dismissed the claim in its entirety, and imposed the payment of court costs. On March 8, 2017, the claimant appealed against the first instance decision. Currently, the case is pending before the Court of Appeals, with the decree declaring that the case is ready to be heard by the Court being issued on April 12. Pending (Court of Appeals of Talca Case File No. 949-2017).

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 September 30, 2017, Arauco has not made any provision whatsoever in connection to this contingency.

3. 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. Currently, the case is pending before the Court of Appeals, with the decree declaring that the case is ready to be heard by the Court being issued on April 12. Pending (Court of Appeals of Talca Case File No. 949-2017).

 

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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 September 30, 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 September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 are as follows:

 

     09-30-2017         

Classes of Provisions

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

Provisions, Current

     446        842  

Provisions for litigations

     376        427  

Other provisions

     70        415  

Provisions, non-Current

     37,423        38,138  

Provisions for litigations

     13,966        14,696  

Other provisions

     23,457        23,442  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Provisions

     37,869        38,980  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     09-30-2017
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

     967        34        1,001  

Used provisions

     (1,026      —          (1,026

Increase (decrease) in foreign currency exchange

     (647      —          (647

Other Increases (Decreases)

     (75      (364      (439

Total Changes

     (781      (330      (1,111

Closing balance

     14,342        23,527        37,869  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*) The increase in legal claims is composed mainly of ThU.S.$683 and ThU.S$278 (Brazilian and Argentine subsidiaries respectively) for civil and labor judgments.
(**) The change in Other Increases (Decrease) in Other Provisions is due to a reversal of the existing provisions, corresponding to the Zona Franca Punta Pereira.

 

     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.

 

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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.

NOTE 19. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

     09-30-2017         

Classes of Intangible Assets, Net

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

Intangible assets, net

     90,611        89,497  

Computer software

     27,230        26,370  

Water rights

     5,697        5,689  

Customer

     48,430        50,982  

Other identifiable intangible assets

     9,254        6,456  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Classes of intangible Assets, Gross

     171,060        159,025  

Computer software

     79,298        72,008  

Water rights

     5,697        5,689  

Customer

     72,797        71,275  

Other identifiable intangible assets

     13,268        10,053  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Classes of accumulated amortization and impairment

     

Total accumulated amortization and impairment

     (80,449      (69,528

Accumulated amortization and impairment, intangible assets

     (80,449      (69,528

Computer software

     (52,068      (45,638

Customer

     (24,367      (20,293

Other identifiable intangible assets

     (4,014      (3,597
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

 

     09-30-2017
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

     6,904       8        —         2,947       9,859  

Disposals

     (181     —          —         —         (181

Amortization

     (6,141     —          (3,591     (304     (10,036

Increase (decrease) in foreign currency conversion

     278       —          1,039       53       1,370  

Others Increases (Decreases)

     —         —          —         102,00       102  

Changes Total

     860       8        (2,552     2,798       1,114  

Closing Balance

     27,230       5,697        48,430       9,254       90,611  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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     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       204.00        —         1,718       14,857  

Disposals

     (1     —          —         —         (1

Amortization

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

Increase (decrease) in foreign currency conversion

     178       —          487       41       706  

Others 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.

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 September 30, 2017 out of which 1 million hectares are used for forestry planting, 431 thousand hectares are native forest, 194 thousand hectares are used for other purposes and 81 thousand hectares not yet planted.

As of September 30, 2017, the production volume of logs totaled 16.1 million cubic meters (14.2 million cubic meters as of September 30, 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.

 

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  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 September 30, 2017 amounted to ThU.S.$101,163 (ThU.S.$139,905 as of September 30, 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 September 30, 2017 amounted to ThU.S.$161,473 (ThU.S.$150,903 as of September 30, 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.

 

  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        (99,680
     -0.5        105,032  

Margins (%)

     10        380,117  
     -10        (380,117

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.

 

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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 September 30, 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.

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:

 

     09-30-2017
Unaudited
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2016
ThU.S.$
 

Current

     312,276        306,117  

Non-current

     3,514,632        3,592,874  

Total

     3,826,908        3,898,991  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Reconciliation of carrying amount of biological assets

 

Movement

   09-30-2017
Unaudited
ThU.S.$
 

Opening Balance

     3,898,991  

Changes in Biological Assets

  

Additions

     251,027  

Decreases due to Sales

     (3,403

Decreases due to Harvest

     (259,421

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

     101,163  

Increases (decreases) in Foreign Currency Translation

     12,629  

Loss of forest due to fires

     (174,376

Other Increases (decreases)

     298  

Total Changes

     (72,083

Closing Balance

     3,826,908  
  

 

 

 

Movement

   12-31-2016
ThU.S.$
 

Opening Balance

     3,826,597  

Changes in Biological Assets

  

Additions

     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.

These investments are reflected in Arauco’s financial statements in Properties, Plants and Equipment, when they refer to disbursement in executed major constructions and reflected in Expenses when they refer to improvements or handling not directly associated to investment projects.

Detail information of disbursements related to the environment

As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 Arauco has made and / or has committed the following disbursements by major environmental projects:

 

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09-30-2017

   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      620        Assets       
Property, plant
and equipment
 
 
     769        2017  

Arauco Do Brasil S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      475        Expense       
Administration
expenses
 
 
     1,168        2017  

Celulosa Arauco Y Constitucion S.A.

   Investment projects for the control and management of gas emissions from industrial process    In process      2,897        Assets       
Property, plant
and equipment
 
 
     6,726        2017  

Celulosa Arauco Y Constitucion S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      23,201        Assets       
Property, plant
and equipment
 
 
     23,387        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      36,000        Assets       
Property, plant
and equipment
 
 
     29,245        2017  

Celulosa Arauco Y Constitucion S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      20,458        Expense        Operating cost        11,791        2017  

Arauco Argentina S.A

   Construction emisario    In process      2,303        Assets       
Property, plant
and equipment
 
 
     797        2017  

Arauco Argentina S.A

   Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future    In process      139        Assets       
Property, plant
and equipment
 
 
     28        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
 
 
     5,940        2017  

Maderas Arauco S.A

   Investment projects for the control and management of hazardous liquids and water energy optimization of industrial plants    In process      320        Expense       
Administration
expenses
 
 
     107        2017  

Maderas Arauco S.A

   Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future    In process      978        Expense        Operating cost        326        2017  

Maderas Arauco S.A

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      89        Assets       
Property, plant
and equipment
 
 
     332        2017  

Forestal Arauco S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      887        Expense       
Administration
expenses
 
 
     846        2017  

Forestal los Lagos S.A

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      161        Expense        Operating cost        106        2017  

Arauco Do Brasil S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      620        Assets       
Property, plant
and equipment
 
 
     769        2017  

Arauco Do Brasil S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      475        Expense       
Administration
expenses
 
 
     1,168        2017  
        

 

 

          

 

 

    
      TOTAL      88,528              51,568     
        

 

 

          

 

 

    

 

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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.

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

 

     09-30-2017
Unaudited
     12-31-2016  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Land

     160        160  

Buildings

     1,122        1,122  

Property, plant and equipment

     1,587        1,777  

Total

     2,869        3,059  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of September 30, 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 September 30, 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.

 

Financial Instruments

Thousands of dollars

   September 2017
Unaudited
     December 2016  
   Carrying
amount
     Fair Value      Carrying
amount
     Fair Value  

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

     109,196        109,196        198,582        198,582  

Derivatives

     1,881        1,881        3,166        3,166  

Mutual funds (2)

     107,315        107,315        195,416        195,416  

Loans and Accounts Receivables

     1,288,196        1,288,196        1,126,182        1,126,182  

Cash and cash equivalents (amortized cost)

     378,254        378,254        396,837        396,837  

Cash

     138,439        138,439        149,446        149,446  

Time deposits

     183,159        183,159        247,391        247,391  

Agreements

     56,656        56,656        —          —    

Accounts Receivable (net)

     902,510        902,510        715,883        715,883  

Trade and other receivables

     747,055        747,055        600,589        600,589  

Lease receivable

     3,308        3,308        764        764  

Other receivables

     152,147        152,147        114,530        114,530  

Accounts receivable due from related parties

     7,432        7,432        13,462        13,462  

Other Financial Assets (5)

     28,947        28,947        10,903        10,903  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial liabilities at amortized cost (3)

     4,780,310        5,041,379        5,022,725        5,158,789  

Bonds issued denominated in U.S. Dollars

     1,901,020        2,032,350        2,321,980        2,480,063  

Bonds issued denominated in U.F. (4)

     1,209,969        1,310,927        1,130,679        1,078,934  

Bank Loans in U.S. Dollars

     912,266        945,941        891,338        926,070  

Bank borrowing denominated in U.S. Dollars

     25,464        25,464        23,020        23,020  

Financial leasing

     116,088        111,194        113,986        108,980  

Trade and other payables

     600,819        600,819        537,891        537,891  

Accounts payable to related parties

     14,684        14,684        3,831        3,831  

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

     440        440        336        336  

Hedging Liabilities

     37,622        37,622        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 September 30, 2017, 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      Fair value  

Financial Instruments

   September 2017
ThU.S.$
     Level 1
ThU.S.$
     Level 2
ThU.S.$
     Level 3
ThU.S.$
 

Fair value through profit or loss (held for trading)

           

Derivatives

     1,881           1,881     

Mutual Funds

     107,315        107,315        

Other financial assets

     28,947        3,649        25,298     

Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost

           

Bonds issued denominated in U.S. Dollars

     2,032,350        2,032,350        

Bonds issued denominated in U.F. (4)

     1,310,927        1,310,927        

Bank loans in U.S. Dollars

     945,941           945,941     

Bank borrowing denominated in U.S. Dollars

     25,464           25,464     

Financial leasing

     111,194           111,194     

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

     440           440     

Hedging liabilities

     37,622           37,622     

 

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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.

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.

 

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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):

 

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

Interest bearing loans, current (a)

     629,467        697,000  

Other financial liabilities, current

     629,916        697,452  

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

     449        452  

Interest bearing loans, non-current (b)

     3,535,340        3,784,003  

Other financial liabilities, non-current

     3,572,953        3,870,914  

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

     37,613        86,911  

Financial debt total (c)

     4,164,807        4,481,003  

Cash and cash equivalents

     485,569        592,253  

Other financial assets current

     3,029        5,201  

Total, Cash (d)

     488,598        597,454  

Net Financial Debt (e)

     3,676,209        3,883,549  

Non-controlling interests

     7,070,513        6,955,251  

Equity attributable to owners of parent

     44,917        44,032  

Total, Equity (f)

     7,115,430        6,999,283  

Debt to equity ratio (g)

     0.52        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

Note: As of September 30, 2017 the amount for the financial Liabilities with changes in non-current profits and losses is zero, current hedging liabilities are ThU.S.$ 9, and financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are ThU.S.$ 440.

 

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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):

 

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

Other financial liabilities (a)

     4,202,869        4,568,366  

Other financial liabilities, current

     629,916        697,452  

Other financial liabilities, non-current

     3,572,953        3,870,914  

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

     440        336  

Hedging liabilities (b)

     37,622        87,027  

Swaps

     37,593        86,895  

Forward

     29        132  

Financial debt total (c)

     4,164,807        4,481,003  

Cash and cash equivalents

     485,569        592,253  

Total, Cash (d)

     485,569        592,253  

Net Financial Debt (e)

     3,679,238        3,888,750  

Non-controlling interests

     7,070,513        6,955,251  

Equity attributable to owners of parent

     44,917        44,032  

Total, Equity (f)

     7,115,430        6,999,283  

Debt to equity ratio (g)

     0.52        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 September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

 

Thousands of dollars

   September 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

     25,517        30,067        55,584        1,761,942        1,293,463        3,055,405        3,110,989  

Bank borrowing

     102,046        431,735        533,781        313,004        90,945        403,949        937,730  

Financial Leasing

     10,061        30,041        40,102        75,986        —          75,986        116,088  

Swap and Forward

     449        —          449        37,613        —          37,613        38,062  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other Financial Liabilities, Total (a)

     138,073        491,843        629,916        2,188,545        1,384,408        3,572,953        4,202,869  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Thousands of dollars

   September 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

     600,787        32        600,819        —          —          —          600,819  

Accounts payable to related companies

     14,684        —          14,684        —          —          —          14,684  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accounts Payable, Total (b)

     615,471        32        615,503        —          —          —          615,503  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial Liabilities, Total (a) + (b)

     753,544        491,875        1,245,419        2,188,545        1,384,408        3,572,953        4,818,372  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

   December 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  

Accounts payable to related companies

     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  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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23.4 Derivative Instruments

Hedging instruments recorded as of September 30, 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 September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, is presented below:

 

Financial Instruments

   September 2017
Fair Value ThU.S.$
 

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

     1,881  

Derivative-Uruguay (1)

     1,836  

Forward- Colombia

     45  

Hedging Assets

     25,298  

Derivative-Uruguay (1)

     1,382  

Cross Currency Swaps

     23,916  

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

     (440

Forward-Colombia

     (437

Derivative-Uruguay (1)

     (3

Hedging Liabilities

     (37,622

Cross Currency Swaps

     (37,593

Derivative-Uruguay (1)

     (29

 

(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.

 

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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 September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 to cover the exposure to the exchange rate risk generated from bonds denominated in UF:

 

Bond

  

Institution

   Amount U.S.$      Amount UF      Starting date      Ending date      September 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        (2,124     (4,703
F    JP Morgan - N.A.      43,618,307        1,000,000        10-30-2011        10-30-2021        (2,017     (4,584
F    Deutsche - U.K.      37,977,065        1,000,000        04-30-2014        04-30-2019        4,403       1,782  
F    BBVA - Chile      38,426,435        1,000,000        10-30-2014        04-30-2023        2,968       558  
F    BBVA - Chile      38,378,440        1,000,000        10-30-2014        04-30-2023        3,294       908  
F    Santander - Chile      37,977,065        1,000,000        10-30-2014        04-30-2023        3,810       1,427  
F    BCI - Chile      37,621,562        1,000,000        10-30-2014        04-30-2023        4,327       1,952  
J    Corpbanca - Chile      42,864,859        1,000,000        09-01-2010        09-01-2020        (2,318     (5,505
J    BBVA - Chile      42,864,859        1,000,000        09-01-2010        09-01-2020        (2,318     (5,505
J    Deutsche - U.K.      42,864,859        1,000,000        09-01-2010        09-01-2020        (2,382     (5,590
J    Santander - Spain      42,873,112        1,000,000        09-01-2010        09-01-2020        (2,289     (5,463
J    BBVA - Chile      42,864,257        1,000,000        09-01-2010        09-01-2020        (2,178     (5,318
P    Corpbanca - Chile      46,474,122        1,000,000        05-15-2012        11-15-2021        (3,996     (6,355
P    JP Morgan - N.A.      47,163,640        1,000,000        11-15-2012        11-15-2021        (3,888     (6,157
P    BBVA - Chile      42,412,852        1,000,000        11-15-2013        11-15-2023        (441     (2,548
P    Santander - Chile      41,752,718        1,000,000        11-15-2013        11-15-2023        513       (1,591
P    Deutsche - U.K.      41,752,718        1,000,000        11-15-2013        11-15-2023        538       (1,564
R    Santander - Chile      128,611,183        3,000,000        10-01-2014        04-01-2024        (7,545     (13,815
R    JP Morgan - U.K.      43,185,224        1,000,000        10-01-2014        04-01-2024        (2,005     (4,039
R    Corpbanca - Chile      43,277,070        1,000,000        10-01-2014        04-01-2024        (2,000     (4,026
Q    BCI - Chile      43,185,224        1,000,000        10-01-2014        04-01-2021        (1,078     (3,524
Q    BCI - Chile      43,196,695        1,000,000        10-01-2014        04-01-2021        (1,013     (3,443
S    Santander - Chile      201,340,031        5,000,000        11-15-2016        11-15-2026        4,063       (3,165
                 

 

 

   

 

 

 
                    (13,677     (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.

 

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23.4.2. Colombia

Forward contracts that are in force and effect, executed by Arauco Colombia as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 are detailed in the following table:

 

Exchange rate

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

USDCOP

     Corpbanca Colombia        6,000        07/13/2017        10/06/2017        (284

USDCOP

     BBVA Colombia        7,000        08/11/2017        11/08/2017        (153

USDCOP

     BBVA Colombia        5,000        09/14/2017        12/12/2017        45  
              

 

 

 
                 (392
              

 

 

 

 

Exchange rate

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

USDCOP

     BBVA Colombia        5,000        10/28/2016        01/11/2017        7  

USDCOP

     BBVA Colombia        4,000        11/18/2016        02/09/2017        (255

USDCOP

     BBVA Colombia        7,000        12/13/2016        03/10/2017        (12
              

 

 

 
                 (260
              

 

 

 

23.4.3. Uruguay

Forward

As of September 30, 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.$      September 2017
Market Value ThU.S.$
 

UYUUSD

     Banco Santander Uy        22,950        1,053  

UYUUSD

     Citibank U.K.        2,000        182  

UYUUSD

     HSBC Uruguay        8,000        533  
        

 

 

 
           1,768  
        

 

 

 

 

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  
        

 

 

 

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 September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 are detailed below:

 

Exchange rate

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

Fuel Oil N°6

     JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.        5,911        729  

Fuel Oil N°6

     DNB Bank ASA        2,993        217  

Fuel Oil N°6

     Citibank U.K.        314        77  
        

 

 

 
           1,022  
        

 

 

 

 

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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Interest Rate 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 September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 is shown below:

 

Exchange rate

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

USD

   DNB Bank ASA      50,638        396  

 

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 September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 there are provisions for impairment of ThU.S.$ 14,934 and ThU.S.$ 16,644, respectively.

 

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

Loans and Accounts Receivables

     1,288,196        1,126,182  

Cash and cash equivalents

     378,254        396,837  

Cash

     138,439        149,446  

Time Deposits

     183,159        247,391  

Agreements

     56,656        —    

Trade and other receivables (net)

     909,942        729,345  

Trade and other receivables

     747,055        600,589  

Lease receivable

     3,308        764  

Other receivables

     152,147        114,530  

Accounts receivable due from related parties

     7,432        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 September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, classified by origin coins is as follow:

 

     09-30-2017
Unaudited
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2016
ThU.S.$
 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

     485,569        592,253  

US Dollar

     309,789        524,426  

Euro

     4,346        2,357  

Other currencies

     53,157        55,069  

Chilean pesos

     118,277        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 September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

 

     09-30-2016
Unaudited
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2016
ThU.S.$
 

Trades and other current receivables

     888,300        701,610  

US Dollar

     604,982        489,056  

Euros

     20,692        26,544  

Other currencies

     107,316        77,907  

Chilean pesos

     153,190        106,681  

U.F.

     2,120        1,422  

Accounts receivable from related parties, current

     6,007        11,548  

US Dollar

     1,094        274  

Other currencies

     342        726  

Chilean pesos

     4,571        10,548  

Trade and other non-current receivables

     14,210        14,273  

US Dollar

     4,482        6,895  

Other currencies

     534        527  

Chilean pesos

     7,376        5,753  

U.F.

     1,818        1,098  

Accounts receivable from related parties, non current

     957        957  

Others Currencies

     957        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:

 

Financial Liabilities

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

Total Financial Liabilities

     4,818,372        5,110,088  

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

     440        336  

Hedging liabilities

     37,622        87,027  

Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost

     4,780,310        5,022,725  

The following table sets forth the current portion of the non-current bank borrowings and debt issued as of September 30, 2017 and

 

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

Bank borrowings - current portion

     919,464        88,028  

Bonds issued - current portion

     157,812        62,506  

Total

     1,077,276        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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     Currency      09-30-2017      12-31-2016      09-30-2017      12-31-2016  
        Unaudited             Unaudited         
        Amortized Cost ThU.S.$      Fair Value ThU.S.$  

Total Financial Liabilities

        4,780,310        5,022,725        5,041,379        5,158,789  

Bonds Issued

     U.S. Dollar        1,901,020        2,321,980        2,032,350        2,480,063  

Bonds Issued

     U.F.        1,209,969        1,130,679        1,310,927        1,078,934  

Bank borrowings

     U.S. Dollar        912,377        891,338        945,941        926,070  

Bank borrowings

     Other currencies        25,353        23,020        25,464        23,020  

Financial Leasing

     U.F.        —          98,316        —          94,052  

Financial Leasing

     Chilean pesos        99,731        15,670        95,461        14,928  

Trades and Other Payables

     U.S. Dollar        16,357        150,162        15,733        150,162  

Trades and Other Payables

     Euro        —          13,034        —          13,034  

Trades and Other Payables

     Other currencies        197,059        70,736        197,059        70,736  

Trades and Other Payables

     Chilean pesos        10,567        285,359        10,567        285,359  

Trades and Other Payables

     U.F.        67,313        18,600        67,313        18,600  

Related party payables

     U.S. Dollar        306,770        1,968        306,770        1,968  

Related party payables

     Chilean pesos        19,110        1,863        19,110        1,863  

The financial liabilities at amortized cost presented in the consolidated statements of financial positions as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 are as follows:

 

     September 2017
Unaudited
ThU.S.$
 
     Current      Non Current      Total  

Other financial liabilities

     629,467        3,535,340        4,164,807  

Trade and other payables

     600,819        —          600,819  

Accounts payable to related parties

     14,684        —          14,684  

Total Financial Liabilities Measured at Amortized Cost

     1,244,970        3,535,340        4,780,310  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     December 2016  
   Current      ThU.S.$
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 - September      July - September  
     Unaudited  
     2017      2016      2017      2016  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Opening balance

     1,096        (55,396      (11,197      (53,315

Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges

     7,754        44,277        —          —    

Recycle of cash flow hedges to profit or loss

     (11,004      (10,658      48,443        40,383  

Income tax

     (2,432      (2,558      (47,724      (11,095

Recycle of income tax

     2,807        (5,613      3,611        3,747  

Closing balance

     (1,779      (29,948      (6,868      (20,280
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

   September 2017
ThU.S.$
     December 2016
ThU.S.$
     Interest
coverage
>= 2,0x
   Debt level
(1) <=
1,2x

Domestic bonds

     1,209,969        1,130,679      N/A   

Syndicate Loan

     367,245        298,967        

N/R: Not required for the financial obligation

(1) Debt to equity ratio (financial debt divided by equity plus non-controlling interests)

 

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As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, Arauco has complied with all of its financial covenants.

The following table sets forth the credit ratings of our debt instruments as of September 30, 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 September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 is as follows:

 

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

Equity

     7,115,430        6,999,283  

Bank borrowings

     937,730        914,358  

Financial leasing

     116,088        113,986  

Bonds issued

     3,110,989        3,452,659  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Capitalization

     11,280,237        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.

 

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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.

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.

 

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

Current Receivables

     

Trade receivables

     745,063        598,597  

Financial lease receivables

     1,441        411  

Other debtors

     141,796        102,602  

Net subtotal

     888,300        701,610  

Trade receivables

     754,226        609,102  

Financial lease receivables

     1,542        512  

Other debtors

     147,466        108,640  

Gross subtotal

     903,234        718,254  

Provision for doubtful trade receivables

     9,163        10,505  

Provision for doubtful lease receivables

     101        101  

Provision for doubtful other debtors

     5,670        6,038  

Subtotal Bad Debt

     14,934        16,644  

Non-Current Receivables

     

Trade receivables

     1,992        1,992  

Financial lease receivables

     1,867        353  

Other debtors

     10,351        11,928  

Net Subtotal

     14,210        14,273  

Trade receivables

     1,992        1,992  

Financial lease receivables

     1,867        353  

Other debtors

     10,351        11,928  

Gross subtotal

     14,210        14,273  

Provision for doubtful trade receivables

     —          —    

Provision for doubtful lease receivables

     —          —    

Provision for doubtful other debtors

     —          —    

Subtotal Bad Debt

     —          —    

 

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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 September 30, 2017, Arauco’s balance for commercial Debtors was ThU.S.$ 754,226 of which, according to the agreed sales conditions, 56.0% corresponded to sales on credit (open account), 40.32% to sales with letters of credit and 3.67% to other types of sales, distributed in 2,329 debtors. The client with the largest Open Account debt represented 2.55% of the total accounts receivable as of that date.

Below we provide detail regarding accounts receivable, classified in tranches.

 

September 30, 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$

     711,843       24,873       91       5,159       140       64       70       83       1,790       10,113       754,226  

%

     94.38     3.30     0.01     0.68     0.02     0.01     0.01     0.01     0.24     1.34     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 September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

 

     09-30-2017         
     Unaudited      12-31-2016  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Opening balance

     (16,644      (19,860

Impairment losses recognized on receivables

     (137      (3,950

Reversal of impairment losses

     1,847        7,166  

Closing balance

     (14,934      (16,644
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Currently there is a policy for provisions for doubtful accounts receivable under IFRS for all the Arauco group companies.

 

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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.

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 and Arauco Nutrientes S.P.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 85% for non-registered clients. (Non-registered clients are those whose lines range between ThU.S.$ 5 and ThU.S.$ 70 (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.$101.8, effective as of September 30, 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        12,2

Standby

     6,942        6,8

Promissory notes

     67,856        66,7

Finance

     2,892        2,8

Mortgage

     9,059        8,9

Pledge

     2,393        2,4

Promissory notes

     200        0,2

Total Guarantees

     101.791        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% and, therefore, Arauco’s portfolio exposure amounts to 2%.

 

Secured Open Accounts Receivable    ThU.S.$      %  

Total open accounts receivable

     422,400        100.0  

Secured receivables(*)

     413,952        98.0  

Unsecured receivables

     8,448        2.0  

 

(*) 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.

 

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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.

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 September 30, 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    

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     —         299,412       —         —         —         —         —         299,412       —       1.70%   Libor + 0.70%
93.458.000-1   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.   U.S Dollar   Banco de Credito e Inversiones     30,004       —         —         —         —         —         —         30,004       —       1.30%   1.30%
  Arauco Argentina S.A.   Argentine Pesos   Banco Macro- Argentina     9       —         —         —         —         —         —         9       —       15.25%   15.25%
  Arauco Argentina S.A.   U.S Dollar   Banco Santander Rio     10,041       —         —         —         —         —         —         10,041       —       1.08%   1.08%
  Arauco Argentina S.A.   U.S Dollar   Banco Macro- Argentina     5,031       —         —         —         —         —         —         5,031       —       1.40%   1.40%
  Zona Franca Punta Pereira   U.S Dollar   Interamerican Development Bank     —         2,086       2,421       2,355       2,284       2,210       2,135       2,086       11,405     3.51%   Libor + 2.05%
  Zona Franca Punta Pereira   U.S Dollar   Interamerican Development Bank     —         5,597       5,889       5,712       —         —         —         5,597       11,601     3.23%   Libor + 1.80%
  Zona Franca Punta Pereira   U.S Dollar   BBVA     16,133       —         —         —         —         —         —         16,133       —       3.16%   Libor + 1.75%
  Zona Franca Punta Pereira   U.S Dollar   Citibank     2,524       —         —         —         —         —         —         2,524       —       3.22%   Libor + 1.75%
  Zona Franca Punta Pereira   U.S Dollar   Scotiabank     2,502       —         —         —         —         —         —         2,502       —       1.60%   1.60%
  Celulosa y Energia Punta Pereira   U.S Dollar   Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo     —         8,424       9,775       9,502       9,205       8,918       8,629       8,424       46,029     3.51%   Libor + 2.05%
  Celulosa y Energia Punta Pereira   U.S Dollar   Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo     —         22,630       23,810       23,087       —         —         —         22,630       46,897     3.26%   Libor + 1.80%
  Celulosa y Energia Punta Pereira   U.S Dollar   Finnish Export Credit     —         44,115       50,406       49,863       48,121       47,389       23,469       44,115       219,248     3.20%   3.20%
  Celulosa y Energia Punta Pereira   U.S Dollar   Dnb Nor Bank     —         6       —         —         —         —         —         6       —       0.00%   Libor + 2%
  Eufores S.A.   U.S Dollar   Banco Republica Oriental de Uruguay     12,710       24,495       —         —         —         —         —         37,205       —       3.08%   Libor + 1.75%
  Eufores S.A.   U.S Dollar   Citibank     6       —         —         —         —         —         —         6       —       3.43%   Libor + 2%
  Eufores S.A.   U.S Dollar   Banco HSBC- Uruguay     1,203       —         —         —         —         —         —         1,203       —       2.91%   Libor + 1.75%
  Eufores S.A.   U.S Dollar   Banco Itau -Uruguay     15,103       —         —         —         —         —         —         15,103       —       3.08%   Libor + 1.75%
  Eufores S.A.   U.S Dollar   Heritage     1,351       —         —         —         —         —         —         1,351       —       3.03%   Libor + 1.75%
  Eufores S.A.   U.S Dollar   Banco Santander     2,512       20,068       —         —         —         —         —         22,580       —       3.06%   Libor + 1.75%
  Arauco Do Brasil S.A.   Brazilian Real   Banco ABC - Brazil     5       —         —         —         —         —         —         5       —       2.50%   2.50%
  Arauco Do Brasil S.A.   Brazilian Real   Banco Santander     24       70       93       72       —         —         —         94       165     9.50%   9.50%
  Arauco Do Brasil S.A.   Brazilian Real   Banco Bradesco     1,489       —         —         —         —         —         —         1,489       —       9.50%   9.50%
  Arauco Do Brasil S.A.   Brazilian Real   Banco Alfa     6       52       77       77       77       25       —         58       256     11.25%   Tljp+2%+ spread 1.75%
  Arauco Do Brasil S.A.   Brazilian Real   Banco Santander     3       8       10       10       10       —         —         11       30     9.34%   Tljp+2%+ spread 2%
  Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.   Brazilian Real   Banco Itau     3       1       —         —         —         —         —         4       —       2.50%   2.50%
  Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.   Brazilian Real   Banco Itau     14       40       18       4       —         —         —         54       22     3.50%   3.50%
  Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.   Brazilian Real   Banco Bradesco     11       34       45       —         —         —         —         45       45     6.00%   6.00%
  Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.   Brazilian Real   Banco Votorantim     8       —         —         —         380       380       —         8       760     5.00%   5.00%
  Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.   Brazilian Real   Banco Safra     23       68       45       —         —         —         —         91       45     6.00%   6.00%
  Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.   Brazilian Real   Banco Safra     8       21       27       27       19       —         —         29       73     10.00%   10.00%
  Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.   Brazilian Real   Banco Santander     35       1,894       47       41       —         —         —         1,929       88     9.50%   9.50%
  Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.   Brazilian Real   Banco Santander     18       29       —         —         11       —         —         47       11     9.89%   9.89%
  Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.   Brazilian Real   Banco Bradesco     21       60       45       —         —         —         —         81       45     5.90%   5.91%
  Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.   U.S Dollar   Banco Alfa     2       7       9       9       7       —         —         9       25     8.08%   Cesta+2%+spread 1.8%
  Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.   Brazilian Real   Banco Alfa     6       18       23       23       18       —         —         24       64     11.30%   Tljp+2%+Spread 1.8%
  Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.   Brazilian Real   Banco Itau -Brazil     4       1       —         —         —         —         —         5       —       2.50%   2.50%
  Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.   Brazilian Real   Banco Votorantim - Brazil     192       540       600       —         337       337       —         732       1,274     8.76%   Tljp+1.8%+Spread 2%
  Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.   U.S Dollar   Banco Votorantim - Brazil     34       101       112       —         —         —         —         135       112     7.58%   Cesta+1.3%+spread 2%
  Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.   Brazilian Real   Banco Bndes Subcrédito A-B-D     3       —         —         —         476       476       —         3       952     9.82%   Tljp + 2.91%
  Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.   U.S Dollar   Banco Bndes Subcrédito C     4       —         —         —         132       145       12       4       289     7.19%   Cesta+2.91%
  Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.   Brazilian Real   Banco Santander     53       1,958       116       90       74       38       —         2,011       318     9.72%   9.72%
  Mahal Emprendimientos Pat. S.A.   Brazilian Real   Bndes Subcrédito E-I     22       —         3,142       3,142       —         —         —         22       6,284     9.91%   Tljp + 2.91%
  Mahal Emprendimientos Pat. S.A.   Brazilian Real   Bndes Subcrédito F-J     14       —         1,886       1,886       —         —         —         14       3,772     10.91%   Tljp + 3.91%
  Mahal Emprendimientos Pat. S.A.   U.S Dollar   Bndes Subcrédito G-K     61       —         1,867       2,037       170       —         —         61       4,074     7.19%   Cesta + 2.91%
  Mahal Emprendimientos Pat. S.A.   Brazilian Real   Bndes Subcrédito H-L     19       —         2,095       2,095       —         —         —         19       4,190     12.61%   Tljp + 5.11%
  Mahal Emprendimientos Pat. S.A.   Brazilian Real   Banco Santander     —         —         21       29       29       8       —         —         87     11.50%   Tljp+2%+Spread 2%
  Mahal Emprendimientos Pat. S.A.   U.S Dollar   Banco Santander     —         —         9       13       13       3       —         —         38     8.32%   Cesta+2%+Spread 2%
  Novo Oeste Gestao de Ativos Florestais S.A.   Brazilian Real   Banco Santander     1       —         19       30       30       8       —         1       87     11.00%   Tljp+2%+Spread 2%
  Novo Oeste Gestao de Ativos Florestais S.A.   U.S Dollar   Banco Santander     1       —         9       13       13       4       —         1       39     8.28%   Tljp+2%+Spread 2%
  Flakeboard America Ltd   U.S Dollar   Banco del Estado de Chile     833       —         2,499       2,176       5,521       8,871       61,297       833       80,364     3.00%   Libor + 1.65%
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     
      Total     118,079       95,780       403,010       101,593       80,506       65,110       97,258       213,859       747,477      
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

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September 30, 2017 - Unaudited

  Maturity     Total     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

    3,661       —         17,947       26,529       25,732       24,935       161,606       3,661       256,749       4.24     4.21

93.458.000-1

 

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

 

UF

 

Barau-F

    1,465       —         7,238       10,699       10,378       10,056       65,179       1,465       103,550       4.25     4.21

93.458.000-2

 

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

 

UF

 

Barau-J

    —         561       6,736       215,590       —         —         —         561       222,326       3.23     3.22

93.458.000-3

 

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

 

UF

 

Barau-P

    3,103       —         8,275       8,275       8,275       17,814       243,764       3,103       286,403       3.96     3.96

93.458.000-3

 

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

 

UF

 

Barau-Q

    11,691       10,447       22,773       22,151       21,529       —         —         22,138       66,453       2.96     2.98

93.458.000-3

 

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

 

UF

 

Barau-R

    3,728       —         7,455       7,455       7,455       7,455       304,888       3,728       334,708       3.57     3.57

93.458.000-3

 

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UF

 

Barau-S

    1,869       —         4,985       4,985       4,985       4,985       222,596       1,869       242,536       2.44     2.89

93.458.000-1

 

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

 

U.S. Dollar

 

Yankee Bonds 2019

    —         6,142       534,833       —         —         —         —         6,142       534,833       7.26     7.25

93.458.000-1

 

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

 

U.S. Dollar

 

Yankee 2021

    —         3,889       20,000       20,000       407,540       —         —         3,889       447,540       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       505,939       —         5,278       577,189       4.77     4.75

93.458.000-1

 

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U.S. Dollar

 

Yankee 2024

    —         3,750       22,500       22,500       22,500       22,500       548,024       3,750       638,024       4.52     4.50
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     
     

Total

    25,517       30,067       676,492       361,934       532,144       593,684       1,546,057       55,584       3,710,311      
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

September 30, 2017

  Maturity     Total     Total  

Tax ID

 

Name

 

Currency

 

Name - country Leases

  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     192       819       1,021       1,021       7       6       —         1,011       2,055       —         —    

85.805.200-9

 

Forestal Arauco S.A.

  UF   Banco Scotiabank     1,722       4,080       4,036       4,036       1,291       1,292       —         5,802       10,655       —         —    

85.805.200-9

 

Forestal Arauco S.A.

  UF   Banco Estado     706       2,060       2,335       2,335       418       419       —         2,766       5,507       —         —    

85.805.200-9

 

Forestal Arauco S.A.

  UF   Banco de Chile     3,287       9,086       7,832       7,832       4,199       4,199       —         12,373       24,062       —         —    

85.805.200-9

 

Forestal Arauco S.A.

  UF   Banco BBVA     1,338       3,714       911       911       —         —         —         5,052       1,822       —         —    

85.805.200-9

 

Forestal Arauco S.A.

  UF   Banco Credito e Inversiones     1,358       6,021       5,005       5,006       5,618       5,618       —         7,379       21,247       —         —    

85.805.200-9

 

Forestal Arauco S.A.

  Chilean Pesos   Banco Santander     48       64       —         —         —         —         —         112       —         —         —    

85.805.200-9

 

Forestal Arauco S.A.

  Chilean Pesos   Banco Chile     585       1,739       1,054       1,054       211       212       —         2,324       2,531       —         —    

85.805.200-9

 

Forestal Arauco S.A.

  Chilean Pesos   Banco Credito e Inversiones     744       2,217       2,956       2,956       507       508       —         2,961       6,927       —         —    

85.805.200-9

 

Forestal Arauco S.A.

  Chilean Pesos   Banco Scotiabank     81       241       322       322       268       268       —         322       1,180       —         —    
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     
      Total     10,061       30,041       25,472       25,473       12,519       12,522       —         40,102       75,986      
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

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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AND SUBSIDIARIES

Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 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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September 30, 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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Guarantees

As of the date of these interim consolidated financial statements, Arauco has financial assets of approximately MU.S.$57 that have been pledged to third parties (beneficiaries), as direct guarantee. If Arauco does not fulfill its obligations, the guarantors could execute the guarantees.

As of September 30, 2017, the total assets pledged as an indirect guarantee were MU.S.$495. 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    129    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    313    Directorate General of Maritime Territory and Merchant Marine

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    209    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    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar    140    Bank Bradesco S.A.

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Equipment    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar    102    Bank Bradesco S.A.

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Equipment    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar    234    Bank Santander S.A.

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Endorsement of Arauco do Brasil    —      U.S. Dollar    673    Bank Votorantim S.A.

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Endorsement of ADB + Guarantee Letter AISA    —      U.S. Dollar    3.696    Bank Votorantim S.A.

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Mortgage Industrial Plant of Jaguariaíva of Arauco do Brasil    —      U.S. Dollar    48.394    BNDES

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

   Equipment    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar    109    Bank ABC Brasil S.A.

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 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    210    Bank Itaú BBA 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    100    Bank Bradesco S.A.

Arauco Bioenergía S.A.

   Guarantee letter    —      Chilean Pesos    185    Minera Escondida Ltda.

Arauco Bioenergía S.A.

   Guarantee letter    —      Chilean Pesos    121    CODELCO S.A.
      Total       57.032   
           

 

  

INDIRECT

 

Subsidiary

  

Guarantee

  

Assets Pledged

  

Currency

  

ThU.S.$

  

Guarantor

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   Suretyship not supportive and cumulative    —      U.S. Dollar    408.351    Joint Ventures (Uruguay)

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   Full Guarantee    —      U.S. Dollar    67.000    Arauco Forest Brasil y Mahal (Brasil)

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   Guarantee letter    —      U.S. Dollar    4.362    Arauco Forest Brasil y Mahal (Brasil)

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   Guarantee letter    —      Brazilian Real    15.201    Arauco Forest Brasil y Mahal (Brasil)
      Total       494.914   
           

 

  

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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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 +/- 1.94% (equivalent to ThU.S.$ -/+ 7,501), and +/- 0.06% of equity (equivalent to ThU.S.$ -/+ 4,500).

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 +/- 0.29% (equivalent to ThU.S.$ 1,106) and a change on the equity of +/- 0.01% (equivalent to ThU.S.$ -/+ 663).

 

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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 September 30, 2017, 15.2% 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 +/- 0.24% (equivalent to ThU.S.$-/+ 917) and +/- 0.01% (equivalent to ThU.S.$-/+ 550) on equity.

 

     September 2017
Unaudited
ThU.S.$
     Total  

Fixed rate

     3,531,284        84.8

Bonds issued

     3,110,989     

Bank borrowings (*)

     304,207     

Financial leasing

     116,088     

Variable rate

     633,523        15.2

Bonds issued

     —       

Loans with Banks

     633,523     

Total

     4,164,807        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.

 

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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 September 30, 2017, revenue due to pulp sales accounted for 46.4% 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 +/- 45.89% (equivalent to ThU.S.$ 177.3) on the income for the year after tax and +/- 1.49% (equivalent to ThU.S.$106.4) 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.

 

    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.

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 1.38 million m3 of MDF, 1.74 million m3 of PB, 485,000 m3 of OSB and 101,000 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.

 

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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 September 30, 2016, of which 1 million hectares are used for plantations, 431 thousand hectares for native forests, 194 thousand hectares for other uses and 81 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 September 30, 2017

   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

     1,814,458        83,799       1,979,720        29,062        —         3,907,039       —         3,907,039  

Revenues from transactions with other operating segments

     32,503        814,749       4,738        25,946        —         877,936       (877,936     —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Finance income

     —          —         —          —          15,651       15,651       —         15,651  

Finance costs

     —          —         —          —          (171,766     (171,766     —         (171,766

Net finance costs

     —          —         —          —          (156,115     (156,115     —         (156,115
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortizations

     181,024        16,046       107,311        2,685        5,197       312,263       —         312,263  

Sum of significant income accounts

     576        70,193       261        —          —         71,030       —         71,030  

Sum of significant expense accounts

     —          173,867       1,557        —          —         175,424       —         175,424  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit (loss) of each reportable segment

     395,611        (147,851     191,451        5,154        (257,167     187,198       —         187,198  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

                   

Associates

     —          —         —          —          5,006       5,006       —         5,006  

Joint ventures

     —          —         12,150        —          1,423       13,573       —         13,573  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income tax expense

     —          —         —          —          (64,005     (64,005     —         (64,005
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Geographical information on revenues

                   

Revenue – Chilean entities

     1,199,624        43,396       993,999        428        —         2,237,447       —         2,237,447  

Revenue – Foreign entities

     614,834        40,403       985,721        28,634        —         1,669,592       —         1,669,592  

Total Ordinary Income

     1,814,458        83,799       1,979,720        29,062        —         3,907,039       —         3,907,039  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Period ended September 30, 2017

   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

     126,475        146,165        145,815        376        2,242        421,073        —          421,073  

Acquisition and contribution of investments in associates and joint venture

     —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Period ended September 30, 2017

   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

     5,154,159        5,402,685        2,577,933        52,188        732,322        13,919,287        (45,862     13,873,425  

Segments assets (excluding deferred tax assets)

     5,154,159        5,402,685        2,577,933        52,188        724,749        13,911,714        (45,862     13,865,852  

Deferred tax assets

     —          —          —          —          7,573        7,573        —         7,573  

Investments accounted through equity method

                      

Associates

     —          52,534        —          —          107,769        160,303        —         160,303  

Joint Ventures

     —          —          181,517        —          19,876        201,393        —         201,393  

Segment liabilities

     617,679        157,126        314,639        11,089        5,657,462        6,757,995        —         6,757,995  

Segments liabilities (excluding deferred tax liabilities)

     617,679        157,126        314,639        11,089        4,053,017        5,153,550        —         5,153,550  

Deferred tax liabilities

     —          —          —          —          1,604,445        1,604,445        —         1,604,445  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Geographical information on non-current assets

                      

Chile

     2,590,828        3,265,302        685,263        22,483        156,462        6,720,338        (4,885     6,715,453  

Foreign countries

     1,708,899        1,596,177        1,125,968        21,571        32,674        4,485,289        —         4,485,289  

Non-current assets, Total

     4,299,727        4,861,479        1,811,231        44,054        189,136        11,205,627        (4,885     11,200,742  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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September 30, 2017

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

 

 

Period ended September 30, 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.$
 

Revenues from external customers

     1,588,710        68,976        1,865,010       18,085       —         3,540,781       —         3,540,781  

Revenues from transactions with other operating segments

     31,155        802,896        5,128       24,810       —         863,989       (863,989     —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Finance income

     —          —          —         —         25,759       25,759       —         25,759  

Finance costs

     —          —          —         —         (200,455     (200,455     —         (200,455

Net finance costs

     —          —          —         —         (174,696     (174,696     —         (174,696
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortizations

     176,355        14,927        103,839       1,925       4,741       301,787       —         301,787  

Sum of significant income accounts

     88        152,840        243       —         —         153,171       —         153,171  

Sum of significant expense accounts

     —          —          12,007       —         —         12,007       —         12,007  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit (loss) of each reportable segment

     244,782        69,610        120,543       (2,754     (290,370     141,811       —         141,811  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

                  

Associates

     —          —          —         —         12,170       12,170       —         12,170  

Joint ventures

     —          —          (180     —         2,013       1,833       —         1,833  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income tax expense

     —          —          —         —         (57,394     (57,394     —         (57,394
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Geographical information on revenues

                  

Revenue – Chilean entities

     1,293,961        34,873        946,635       480       —         2,275,949       —         2,275,949  

Revenue – Foreign entities

     294,749        34,103        918,375       17,605       —         1,264,832       —         1,264,832  

Total Ordinary Income

     1,588,710        68,976        1,865,010       18,085       —         3,540,781       —         3,540,781  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Period ended September 30, 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.$
 

Amounts of additions to non-current assets

                       

Acquisition of property,plant and equipment and biological assets

     137,323        139,121        68,344        1,494        1,919        348,201        —          348,201  

Acquisition and contribution of investments in associates and joint venture

     —          —          153,135        —          —          153,135        —          153,135  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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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September 30, 2017

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

 

 

Quarter July-September 2017

   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

     663,198        35,030        686,976        8,169       —         1,393,373       —         1,393,373  

Revenues from transactions with other operating segments

     11,620        279,794        1,611        9,927       —         302,952       (302,952     —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Finance income

     —          —          —          —         3,334       3,334       —         3,334  

Finance costs

     —          —          —          —         (54,149     (54,149     —         (54,149

Net finance costs

     —          —          —          —         (50,815     (50,815     —         (50,815
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortizations

     63,350        5,605        38,912        896       1,731       110,494       —         110,494  

Sum of significant income accounts

     —          —          —          —         —         —         —         —    

Sum of significant expense accounts

     —          —          —          —         —         —         —         —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit (loss) of each reportable segment

     152,013        17,998        75,636        (391     (96,853     148,403       —         148,403  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

                   

Associates

     —          —          —          —         1,881       1,881       —         1,881  

Joint ventures

     —          —          4,583        —         545       5,128       —         5,128  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income tax expense

     —          —          —          —         (52,185     (52,185     —         (52,185
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Geographical information on revenues

                   

Revenue – Chilean entities

     445,613        8,672        347,028        120       —         801,433       —         801,433  

Revenue – Foreign entities

     217,585        26,358        339,948        8,049       —         591,940       —         591,940  

Total Ordinary Income

     663,198        35,030        686,976        8,169       —         1,393,373       —         1,393,373  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Quarter July-September 2017

   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

     47,553        42,736        77,359        202        1,142        168,992        —          168,992  

Acquisition and contribution of investments in associates and joint venture

     —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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September 30, 2017

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

 

 

Quarter July-September 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.$
 

Revenues from external customers

     521.428        21.925        638.065       6.052       —         1.187.470       —         1.187.470  

Revenues from transactions with other operating segments

     11.026        247.785        2.008       8.094       —         268.913       (268.913     —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Finance income

     —          —          —         —         7.862       7.862       —         7.862  

Finance costs

     —          —          —         —         (64.685     (64.685     —         (64.685

Net finance costs

     —          —          —         —         (56.823     (56.823     —         (56.823

Depreciation and amortizations

     57.626        5.411        37.551       600       1.582       102.770       —         102.770  

Sum of significant income accounts

     —          45.805        100       —         —         45.905       —         45.905  

Sum of significant expense accounts

     —          —          655       —         —         655       —         655  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit (loss) of each reportable segment

     77.226        969        47.227       (1.037     (92.961     31.424       —         31.424  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

                  

Associates

     —          —          —         —         3.384       3.384       —         3.384  

Joint ventures

     —          —          (21     —         609       588       —         588  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income tax expense

     —          —          —         —         (17.842     (17.842     —         (17.842
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Geographical information on revenues

                  

Revenue – Chilean entities

     416.910        8.348        318.165       164       —         743.587       —         743.587  

Revenue – Foreign entities

     104.518        13.577        319.900       5.888       —         443.883       —         443.883  

Total Ordinary Income

     521.428        21.925        638.065       6.052       —         1.187.470       —         1.187.470  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Quarter July-September 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.$
 

Amounts of additions to non-current assets

                       

Acquisition of property,plant and equipment and biological assets

     61,913        42,547        23,674        226        646        129,006        —          129,006  

Acquisition and contribution of investments in associates and joint venture

     —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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September 30, 2017

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

 

 

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 September 30, 2017

   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

     511,877       183,490       282,899       5,545       (251,746     732,065       —          732,065  

Cash flows (used in) investing activities

     (126,345     (128,424     (149,439     (1,499     446       (405,261     —          (405,261

Cash flows from (used in) Financing Activities

     (86,116     (2,830     (2,056     —         (341,637     (432,639     —          (432,639

Net increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents

     299,416       52,236       131,404       4,046       (592,937     (105,835     —          (105,835
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Period ended September 30, 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 Cash Flows

                 

Cash Flows from (used in) Operating Activities

     433,019       187,905       274,382       2,271       (300,203     597,374       —          597,374  

Cash flows (used in) investing activities

     (139,637     (115,312     (227,900     (1,494     1,939       (482,404     —          (482,404

Cash flows from (used in) Financing Activities

     (92,006     5,772       (36,235     —         (25,683     (148,152     —          (148,152

Net increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents

     201,376       78,365       10,247       777       (323,947     (33,182     —          (33,182
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Quarter July-September 2017

   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

     133,997       84,792       107,743       2,044       (82,471     246,105       —          246,105  

Cash flows (used in) investing activities

     (47,578     (40,971     (77,340     (682     5,477       (161,094     —          (161,094

Cash flows from (used in) Financing Activities

     (43,057     (1,103     (4,086     —         (65,220     (113,466     —          (113,466

Net increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents

     43,362       42,718       26,317       1,362       (142,214     (28,455     —          (28,455
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Quarter July-September 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 Cash Flows

                 

Cash Flows from (used in) Operating Activities

     91,728       63,979       108,411       (1,095     (119,368     143,655       —          143,655  

Cash flows (used in) investing activities

     (62,244     (41,423     (25,066     (226     4,087       (124,872     —          (124,872

Cash flows from (used in) Financing Activities

     (63,058     19,777       (282     —         (35,731     (79,294     —          (79,294

Net increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents

     (33,574     42,333       83,063       (1,321     (151,012     (60,511     —          (60,511
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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September 30, 2017

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

 

 

Information required by geographic area:

 

2017

Unaudited

   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

     2,237,447        340,423        270,736        620,125        438,308        3,907,039  

Revenues 3rd Quarter

     801,433        111,558        113,173        206,802        160,407        1,393,373  

Non-current Assets

     6,710,551        954,094        1,246,104        495,408        1,787,012        11,193,169  

 

2016

Unaudited

   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

     2,275,949        271,821        272,331        589,696        130,984        3,540,781  

Revenues 3rd Quarter

     743,587        102,076        97,014        199,376        45,417        1,187,470  

Non-current Assets

     6,931,755        960,596        1,186,538        397,924        1,800,911        11,277,724  

 

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

 

 

NOTE 25. OTHER NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS AND NON-FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

 

Current non-financial assets

   09-30-2017
Unaudited
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2016
ThU.S.$
 

Roads to amortize current

     45,494        41,812  

Prepayment to amortize (insurance + others)

     50,845        23,086  

Recoverable taxes (Relating to purchases)

     57,803        71,357  

Other current non-financial assets

     3,772        8,660  

Total

     157,914        144,915  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Non current non-financial assets

   09-30-2017
Unaudited
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2016
ThU.S.$
 

Roads to amortize, non current

     113,780        121,894  

Guarantee values

     3,146        3,302  

Recoverable taxes (Relating to purchases)

     1,799        1,493  

Other non-current non-financial assets

     3,501        3,630  

Total

     122,226        130,319  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Current non-financial liabilities

   09-30-2017
Unaudited
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2016
ThU.S.$
 

Provision of minimum dividend (1)

     121,532        60,312  

ICMS tax payable

     13,256        14,856  

Other tax payable

     14,252        16,202  

Other Current non-financial liablilities

     4,714        7,793  

Total

     153,754        99,163  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

(1) Provision includes a minimum dividend of subsidiary minority.

 

Non-current non-financial liabilities

   09-30-2017
Unaudited
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2016
ThU.S.$
 

ICMS tax payable

     62,155        58,606  

Other non-current non-financial liablilities

     2,009        2,027  

Total

     64,164        60,633  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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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 September 30, 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 09-30-2017

     186,818  

Adjustments:

  

Biological Assets

  

Unrealized gains/losses

     (100,976

Realized gains/losses

     253,816  

Deferred income taxes

     (37,190
  

 

 

 

Total adjustments

     115,650  
  

 

 

 

Distributable Net Profit at 09-30-2017

     302,468  
  

 

 

 

 

     Distributable Net Income
ThU.S.$
 

Net Profit attributable to owners of parent at 09-30-2016

     140,222  

Adjustments:

  

Biological Assets

  

Unrealized gains/losses

     (138,439

Realized gains/losses

     150,696  

Deferred income taxes

     (4,618
  

 

 

 

Total adjustments

     7,639  
  

 

 

 

Distributable Net Profit at 09-30-2016

     147,861  
  

 

 

 

 

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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 September 30, 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.$153,754, a total of ThU.S.$120,986 correspond to a provision for the minimum dividend for the 2017 period.

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-September      July-September  
     Unaudited  
     2017
ThU.S.$
     2016
ThU.S.$
     2017
ThU.S.$
     2016
ThU.S.$
 

Profit or loss attributable to ordinary equity holder of parent

     186,818        140,222        148,427        31,138  

Weighted average of number of shares

     113,159,655        113,159,655        113,159,655        113,159,655  

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

     1.6509241        1.2391519        1.3116601        0.2751687  

 

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NOTE 27. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

1) On October 26, 2017, Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A. has proceeded to fix the price and conditions of two series of bonds that were issued in the international capital markets on November 2, 2017. The maturity date of the bonds for one series (the 10-year term Series) is November 2, 2027, while the maturity date of the bonds of the other series (the 30-year term Series) is November 2, 2047.

The amount of the issuance for the 10-year Series is US$500,000,000, while the amount of the 30-year Series is US$400,000,000, being the total amount of the issuance US$900,000,000. The interest rate is 3.875% per annum for the 10-year Series and 5.500% for the 30-year Series. The principal shall be paid on the respective above-mentioned maturity dates of the 10-year and 30-year bonds, while interest shall be paid semi-annually.

The funds resulting from the issuance will be used for to repurchase part of existing bonds issued by the Company and the remaining funds will be used for other corporate purposes.

Arauco estimates that the information contained herein should bring about positive effects to the Company in the future, although it is not possible to quantify these effects at this time.

2) The issuance of these interim consolidated financial statements for the period between January 1 and September 30, 2017 were approved by the Board at the Extraordinary Meeting No.580 held November 14, 2017.

Subsequent to September 30, 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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HIGHLIGHTS REVENUES U.S.$ 1,393.4 MILLION Arauco’s revenues reached U.S.$ 1,393.4 million during the third quarter of 2017, a 8.9% increase compared to the U.S.$ 1,279.9 million obtained in the second quarter of 2017. NET INCOME U.S.$ 148.4 MILLION Net income reached U.S.$ 148.4 million, an increase of 76.5% or U.S.$ 64.3 million compared to the U.S.$ 84.1 million obtained in the second quarter of 2017. ADJUSTED EBITDA U.S.$ 385.3 MILLION Adjusted EBITDA reached U.S.$ 385.3 million, an increase of 15.2% or U.S.$ 50.7 million compared to the U.S.$ 334.6 million obtained during the second quarter of 2017. Accumulated up to September, Adjusted EBITDA reached U.S.$1,011.5 million, an increase of 27.7% or U.S.$ 219.2 million compared to the U.S.$ 792.3 million obtained during the first nine months of 2016. NET FINANCIAL DEBT/ LTM ADJUSTED EBITDA Net Financial Debt / LTM(1) Adjusted EBITDA ratio reached 2.9x in this quarter, a decrease compared to the 3.3x obtained in the second quarter of 2017. (1) LTM = Last Twelve Months CAPEX CAPEX reached U.S.$ 169.0 million, an increase of 27.8% or U.S.$ 36.7 million compared to the U.S.$ 132.2 million during the second quarter of 2017. Conference Call Monday, November 20th, 2017 17:00 Santiago Time 15:00 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 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. 2


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OVERVIEW During this quarter, Arauco attained an overall EBITDA margin of 27.6%, preserving the upward trend we have been able to keep during this whole year. Pulp prices, which had a swift increase during the first semester of the year, consolidated their new price levels during the third quarter, increasing slightly by 2.0% compared to last quarter. Sales of our wood products also increased during the quarter, thanks to higher sales volume, partially offset by a decrease in average prices. Supply in the pulp market tightened thanks to supply disruptions and up ticking demand in China even after a seasonally strong demand during the summer months. Price hikes took up once again during the month of September after remaining fairly stable the first two months of the quarter. The ban on unsorted paper waste was also a factor that enabled prices to continue at their new levels. In Europe, overall economic growth beat forecasts and prices continued to follow developments in China. Our wood products segment increased its EBITDA margin with higher sales volume, especially from our value-added products. Forecasts for the economy in the United States was fairly optimistic, even after hurricane Irma and Harvey hit the East coast during the month of September. One deterrent for price hikes were the new MDF mills in Brazil and Mexico which maintain a heightened level of competition in the region. Arauco´s Free Cash Flow reached U.S.$ 86.9 million during the quarter, even with an increase in CAPEX as the Grayling Project continues its construction phase. In U.S. Million Q3 2017 Q2 2017 Q3 2016 QoQ YoY YTD 2017 YTD 2016 YoY Acum Revenue 1,393.4 1,279.9 1,187.5 8.9% 17.3% 3,907.0 3,540.8 10.3% Net income 148.4 84.1 31.4 76.5% 372.3% 187.2 141.8 32.0% Adjusted EBITDA 385.3 334.6 256.1 15.2% 50.4% 1,011.5 792.3 27.7% Adjusted EBITDA 27.6% 26.1% 21.6% 5.8% 28.2% 25.9% 22.4% 15.7% Margin LTM Adj. EBITDA 1,271.3 1,142.2 1,081.4 11.3% 17.6% 1,271.3 1,081.4 17.6% CAPEX 169.0 132.2 129.0 27.8% 31.0% 421.1 501.3 -16.0% Net Financial Debt 3,679.2 3,735.8 3,882.9 -1.5% -5.2% 3,679.2 3,882.9 -5.2% Net Financial Debt / 2.9x 3.3x 3.6x -11.5% -19.5% 2.9x 3.6x -19.5% LTM Adj. EBITDA Adjusted EBITDA and EBITDA Margin (In U.S.$ Million) 26.1% 27.6% 24.0% 23.5% 23.6% 22.1% 21.6% 21.3% 385.3 15.0% 334.6 289.1 283.4 291.7 252.8 256.1 259.8 10.0% Q4 2015 Q1 2016 Q2 2016 Q3 2016 Q4 2016 Q1 2017 Q2 2017 Q3 2017 FY 2015 FY 2016 YTD 2017 1,282.4 1,052.2 1,011.5 3


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INCOME STATEMENT Net income for the third quarter of 2017 was U.S.$ 148.4 million, an increase of 76.5% or U.S.$ 64.3 million compared to the U.S.$ 84.1 million obtained in the second quarter of this year. In U.S.$ Million Q3 2017 Q2 2017 QoQ Revenues 1,393.4 1,279.9 8.9% Cost of sales(940.3)(877.7) 7.1% Distribution costs(138.3)(128.1) 7.9% Administrative expenses(123.7)(127.2) -2.8% Other income 42.2 32.6 29.5% Other expenses 8.2(8.1) -201.2% Financial income 3.3 5.9 -43.5% Financial costs(54.1)(57.7) -6.2% Participation in (loss) profit in associates and joint 7.0 3.4 103.8% ventures accounted through equity method Exchange rate differences 2.9(1.6) -277.0% Income before income tax 200.6 121.5 65.1% Income tax(52.2)(37.4) 39.4% Net income 148.4 84.1 76.5% Revenues reached U.S.$ 1,393.4 million during the third quarter of 2017 compared with the U.S.$ 1,279.9 million in the previous quarter, as a result of an increase in sales from our pulp, wood products and forestry sector. Revenues from our pulp segment also rose thanks to higher average pulp prices which increased by 2.0% compared to last quarter, and 15.0% when compared to the third quarter of 2016. Wood products revenues were driven by an increased sales volume of 5.6% compared to last quarter. Forestry revenues increased 20.2% as our pulp segment increased sales volume in both pulp and wood products segments. Energy sales overall decreased 38.7%, with prices being the main driver as energy spot prices in Chile sunk after a fairly wet season during the winter months. The following table shows a breakdown of our revenue sales distributed by business segment: In U.S.$ Million Q3 2017 Q2 2017 QoQ Pulp(*) 663.2 587.7 12.9% Wood Products(*) 687.0 652.7 5.2% Forestry 35.0 29.1 20.2% Others 8.2 10.4 -21.5% Total 1,393.4 1,279.9 8.9% (*) Pulp and Wood division sales include energy Sales by Business Segment 3Q 2017 Forestry Others 2.5% 0.6% Wood(*) Pulp(*) 49.3% 47.6% 4


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Cost of sales for the third quarter of the year reached U.S.$ 940.3 million, U.S.$ 62.7 million or 7.1% higher than the U.S.$ 877.7 million obtained in the second quarter of 2017. Many of our costs increased with the rise in sales volume from our pulp and wood products segment. In particular, forestry costs increased by 18.3% compared to last quarter due to various factors: (i) an increase in the harvest of forests that were burnt during the summer months; (ii) an increase in the costs of roads, since harvesting during the winter months implies a higher use of asphalt roads; and (iii) an increase in the average distance of forests harvested to mills during this quarter. In U.S.$ Million Q3 2017 Q2 2017 QoQ Timber 178.7 189.9 -5.9% Forestry costs 179.1 151.5 18.3% Depreciation and amortization 102.9 89.9 14.5% Maintenance costs 69.6 65.5 6.2% Chemical costs 132.8 128.2 3.6% Sawmill services 30.9 25.4 21.9% Other raw materials and indirect costs 98.4 88.5 11.2% Energy and fuel 51.1 43.4 17.7% Cost of electricity 9.8 13.9 -29.6% Wage, salaries and severance indemnities 86.9 81.6 6.6% Cost of Sales 940.3 877.7 7.1% Administrative expenses have remained stable throughout each quarter of this year, overall decreasing by 2.8% or U.S.$ 3.5 million compared to the second quarter of the year. Computer services had the largest percentual decrease, after many licensing expenses were paid during the second quarter of the year. Other items did not fluctuate more than U.S.$ 3.4 million during the quarter. In U.S.$ Million Q3 2017 Q2 2017 QoQ Wage, salaries and severance indemnities 55.7 53.3 4.6% Marketing, advertising, promotion and 2.1 2.7 -21.0% publications expenses Insurance 3.9 5.0 -21.4% Depreciation and amortization 6.9 6.7 2.4% Computer services 5.6 8.2 -30.9% Lease rentals (offices, warehouses and machinery) 3.3 4.1 -19.1% Donations, contributions, scholarships 1.8 1.5 21.6% Fees (legal and technical advisories) 10.6 8.1 31.9% Property taxes, patents and municipality rights 4.4 5.1 -14.0% Other administration expenses 29.2 32.6 -10.3% Administrative Expenses 123.7 127.2 -2.8% 5


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Distribution costs increased 7.9% or U.S.$ 10.2 million. In general, all variations are directly affected by an increase in sales volume from our pulp and wood products segment during the quarter. In U.S.$ Million Q3 2017 Q2 2017 QoQ Commissions 4.1 3.0 39.5% Insurance 0.8 0.8 -1.5% Other selling costs 5.3 5.5 -2.6% Port services 8.0 7.5 5.4% Freights 101.3 95.3 6.3% Other shipping and freight costs 18.8 16.1 16.9% Distribution Costs 138.3 128.1 7.9% As a percentage, administrative expenses and distribution costs combined were 18.8% of sales, showing a downward trend compared to the 19.9% in the previous quarter, and a downward trend compared to 19.8% in the quarter before that. Other income rose 29.5% or U.S.$ 9.6 million this quarter compared to the second quarter of 2017. Gain from changes in fair value of biological assets increased by U.S.$ 9.9 million compared to last quarter due to the adjustments made during the second quarter for the total year. The rest of the items did not suffer any major fluctuations. In U.S.$ Million Q3 2017 Q2 2017 QoQ Gain from changes in fair value of biological assets 33.9 24.0 41.0% Net income from insurance compensation 1.1 0.2 366.7% Leases received 0.9 1.2 -29.6% Gains on sales of assets 4.9 2.8 73.9% Access easement - 0.4 -100.0% Other operating results 1.5 3.9 -61.9% Other Income 42.2 32.6 29.5% 6


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Other expenses fell overall 201.2% or U.S.$ 16.2 million compared to last quarter. The provision for forestry fire losses was decreased by U.S.$ 34.5 million due to the insurance payment that was provisioned during the third quarter. The payment of the insurance was finally received during October of this year. In U.S.$ Million Q3 2017 Q2 2017 QoQ Depreciation 0.6 0.4 45.3% Legal payments 0.5 1.1 -55.2% Impairment provision property, plant and 1.5 1.8 -13.3% equipment and others Plants stoppage operating expenses 1.0 1.1 -10.3% Project expenses 0.1(0.0) -685.8% Gain (loss) from asset sales 1.9 2.0 -7.8% Loss of assets 0.0(0.0) -485.7% Provision for forestry fire losses(34.5)(4.5) 667.5% Other taxes 4.3 1.9 129.0% Research and development expenses 0.5 0.8 -39.1% Fines, readjustments and interest 1.7 0.2 956.3% Other expenses (donations, repayments insurance) 14.2 3.2 343.8% Other expenses(8.1) 8.1 -201.2% Foreign exchange differences showed a gain of U.S.$ 2.9 million, a U.S.$ 4.5 million difference when compared to the previous quarter that ended at a loss of U.S.$ 1.6 million. The Chilean peso appreciated by 4.0% against the U.S. dollar during the quarter, which increased our cash and cash equivalents and outstanding debt in this currency. The average of the Chilean peso during the quarter also appreciated by 3.3% against the U.S. dollar, which increased our revenues and costs in Chilean pesos when converted to U.S. dollar. On the other hand, the Argentine peso depreciated by 4.1% against the U.S. dollar compared to last quarter, decreasing our cash and cash equivalents and our outstanding debts. The average of the Argentine peso depreciated by 9.8% throughout the quarter, which decreased our revenues and costs in Argentine pesos when converted to U.S. dollar. 7


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ADJUSTED EBITDA Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter of 2017 was U.S.$ 385.3 million, 15.2% or U.S.$ 50.7 million higher than the US$ 334.6 million reached during the previous quarter. In terms of Adjusted EBITDA by business, during the third quarter of the year we had an increase in our pulp and wood products divisions of 11.5% and 22.6%, respectively, partially offset by a 9.6% decrease in our forestry division. The positive trend in pulp prices continued to boost gross margins within this segment and increased our EBITDA margin. In the wood products segment, sales volume increased, offsetting the slight decrease in average prices. Our forestry EBITDA slightly decreased during the quarter, since the winter months usually bring with them an added cost to harvesting. In U.S.$ Million Q3 2017 Q2 2017 Q3 2016 QoQ YoY Net Income 148.4 84.1 31.4 76.5% 372.3% Financial costs 54.1 57.7 64.7 -6.2% -16.3% Financial income(3.3)(5.9)(7.9) -43.5% -57.6% Income tax 52.2 37.4 17.8 39.4% 192.5% EBIT 251.4 173.4 106.1 45.0% 137.0% Depreciation & amortization 110.5 96.8 102.8 14.1% 7.5% EBITDA 361.9 270.2 208.9 34.0% 73.3% Fair value cost of timber harvested 94.6 91.3 86.6 3.7% 9.2% Gain from changes in fair value of (33.9)(24.0)(40.9) 41.0% -17.2% biological assets Exchange rate differences(2.9) 1.6 1.0 -277.0% -391.9% Others (*)(34.5)(4.5) 0.6 667.5% -5801.0% Adjusted EBITDA 385.3 334.6 256.1 15.2% 50.4% (*) Includes provision from forestry fire losses. Adjusted EBITDA Variation by Business Segment Q2 2017 – Q3 2017 (In U.S.$ Million) 11.4 (5.7) 21.3 23.6 385.3 373.8 373.8 358.1 334.6 334.6 Q2 2017 Pulp Wood Forestry Corporate & Q3 2017 Consolidation Adjustments 8


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FORESTRY BUSINESS The Adjusted EBITDA for our forestry business reached U.S.$ 53.0 million during this quarter, which translates to a 9.6% or U.S.$ 5.7 million decrease compared to the previous quarter. Adjusted EBITDA for Forestry Business (In U.S.$ Million) 65 72 73 61 59 59 50 53 Q4 2015 Q1 2016 Q2 2016 Q3 2016 Q4 2016 Q1 2017 Q2 2017 Q3 2017 During the third quarter, our forestry production was 6.1 million m3, a 1.9% decrease compared to the 6.2 million m3 produced in the previous quarter. Sales volume increased by 8.3% from 7.5 million m3 to 8.2 million m3. Production, Purchases and Sales Volume (In Thousand m3) 8,213 8,000 7,769 7,625 7,528 7,222 1,789 1,674 1,914 5,308 6,212 6,095 Q3 2016 Q2 2017 Q3 2017 Production Purchases Sales 9


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PULP BUSINESS The Adjusted EBITDA for our pulp business reached U.S.$ 228.3 million during this quarter, which translates to a 11.5% increase or U.S.$ 23.6 million compared to the previous quarter. Adjusted EBITDA for Pulp Business (In U.S.$ Million) 228 161 205 154 147 141 119 128 Q4 2015 Q1 2016 Q2 2016 Q3 2016 Q4 2016 Q1 2017 Q2 2017 Q3 2017 Global Pulp Demand Change Q2 2017 – Q3 2017 North America 3.6% West Europe -0.1% East Europe 3.0% Latin America -0.6% Japan 5.4% China 2.2% Others -6.1% Source: Hawkins Wright Production and Sales Volume (In Thousand AdT) 949 949 984 1,017 900 901 Q3 2016 Q2 2017 Q3 2017 Production Sales Consistent with the tendency at the end of the second quarter, the summer months of July and August proved to be stable in terms of pricing despite the usual seasonal downturn in demand. Price hikes started up once again in September throughout all markets, a clear sign of the healthy economies in Europe, Asia and North America. From the supply side, new incoming supply of market pulp into the market became more apparent. The OKI Mill is not expected to reach the 2.8 million tons of annual production, and instead is expected to produce approximately 2.0 million tons per year for the next three to four years. In turn, new supply from the Horizonte II Mill did not have a significant effect in the market. Asian markets continue to follow Chinese trends in prices. Short fiber increased average prices by 5% during the quarter, while long fiber increased average prices by 4% during the quarter. Low inventories, especially in China, pushed local trader prices to elevated levels. The gap between local prices and import prices reached U.S.$ 100, hinting that prices will probably continue to rise. Paper producers have been able to pass along their higher costs to the final consumer and maintained or even increased their margins. Although it is too early to understand the full impact, the ban on unsorted paper waste has also limited the supply of raw materials for paper and packaging producers. In a market that continues to grow and therefore demands an ever-growing amount of paper and packaging, this ban should have a positive effect on average pulp prices. The ban on old corrugated containers has caused unbleached pulp prices also to improve. Korea and Taiwan, which are important packaging producers, were affected by the increase in unbleached pulp prices but were somewhat offset by higher imports of unsorted paper waste to these countries where it is not banned. In Southeast Asia, demand in fibrocement which also utilizes unbleached pulp was subdued as the construction sector lost strength. In Europe, the positive demand for pulp and paper was a strong reflection of greater economic activity. During this season, paper producers usually have annual maintenance stoppages that can last anywhere between seven to ten days. This year, however, many paper producers decided otherwise, and production levels remained in above-normal levels. Average pulp prices increased 6% in short fiber and 2% in long fiber during the quarter. It is important to note that long fiber is most commonly provided for locally, and Chilean imports are not relevant within this market. Consumption of printing and writing paper increased between 3% and 5% for the first time in ten years, and European paper producers were able to push their higher costs to the final consumer. Tissue is a different matter, since tissue prices are usually negotiated once or twice a year, and therefore do not have as much flexibility to changes throughout the seasons. Other regions such as the Middle East, North America and South America followed international price trends. Particularly in the Middle East prices increased despite having added pressure since paper producers were unable to transfer increased costs through their value chain and due to lower activity during the month of Ramadan. Production during the third quarter increased by 3.7% compared to last quarter and 3.8% compared to the same quarter of last year. We had a maintenance ppage in our Licancel Mill during the month of July. 10


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WOOD PRODUCTS BUSINESS The Adjusted EBITDA for our wood products business reached U.S.$ 116.0 million during this quarter, which translates to a 22.6% increase or U.S.$ 21.3 million compared to the previous quarter. Adjusted EBITDA for Wood Product Business (In U.S.$ Million) 116 88 85 86 94 95 80 63 Q4 2015 Q1 2016 Q2 2016 Q3 2016 Q4 2016 Q1 2017 Q2 2017 Q3 2017 Production and Sales Volume: Panels(1) (In Thousand m3) 1,244 1,227 1,247 1,210 1,248 1,261 Q3 2016 Q2 2017 Q3 2017 Production Sales Production and Sales Volume: Sawn Timber(2) (In Thousand m3) 744 689 683 636 649 591 Q3 2016 Q2 2017 Q3 2017 Production Sales Production and Sales Volume: Plywood (In Thousand m3) 151 148 137 135 134 136 Q3 2016 Q2 2017 Q3 2017 Production Sales (1) Includes HB, MDF, OSB, PB (2) Includes sawn timber, kilned sawn timber, remanufactured wood products, pallets Note: Sales include trading Composite panel sales remained solid, with overall sales volume increasing 4.2% and average prices decreasing 1.4%. MDF and PBO sales were generally restrained in all markets. However, OSB sales in Chile more than compensated this downfall in terms of sales volume, thanks to production from Sonae Arauco which we were able to sell within this market through market trading. Sales in the North American market continued to show sustainable price levels, undeterred by a slower MDF market due to South American imports that continue to penetrate these markets. The West coast showed the highest demand within the region. Brazil has shown a muted recovery in terms of sales volume as internal consumption levels increased with a slight decrease in prices. However, there is still the need to keep exporting to other markets in order to decrease pressure in the local markets. The rest of Latin America reached stable sales thanks to our diversified product mix. These markets have not been as dynamic as other parts of the world, as less projects that require construction and furniture products come into execution. The new MDF mills in Brazil and Mexico continue to maintain a heightened level of competition in this region. Sawn timber markets kept their positive trend from last quarter, with sales volume increasing 7.9% and average prices increasing 1.1%. Asia and the Middle East are the primary factor in this upsurge, since European markets increased their internal consumption and therefore decreased exports to these countries. Remanufactured wood products also showed stable revenues, with North America showing increased dynamism. Plywood continued to show better returns, as prices increased 4.4% and sales volume increased 10.6% compared to the last quarter. Sales to European markets have benefitted from the appreciation of the euro, while in North America the high demand in retail, distribution and industrial chains boosted overall average prices. Value added products continue to be key in maintaining higher margins despite the continuing incoming supply of products from Brazilian competitors in the Northern hemisphere. 11


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CAPITAL EXPENDITURES U.S.$ Million Q3 2017 Q2 2017 Q3 2016 YTD 2017 YTD 2016 Cash flows used to purchase in associates - - - - 153.1 Purchase and sales of property, plant and equipment 132.4 88.2 97.6 289.7 243.0 Purchase and sales of intangible assets 2.1 3.1 0.2 9.9 1.9 Purchase of other long-term assets 34.5 40.9 31.2 121.5 103.3 Total CAPEX 169.0 132.2 129.0 421.1 501.3 During this quarter, capital expenditures were U.S.$ 169.0 million, an increase of U.S.$ 36.7 million or 27.8% compared to the second quarter of 2017. The only programmed maintenance stoppage during the quarter was the Licancel Mill, which disbursed approximately U.S.$ 6.9 million. The water treatment plant disbursed U.S.$ 12.7 million during this quarter, with approximately U.S.$ 30.8 million left to disburse until completion. The Grayling Project disbursed approximately U.S.$ 57.3 million during the quarter, accumulating U.S.$ 100.6 million during the year and U.S.$ 117.3 million since the beginning of the project. Plantation CAPEX across all countries amounted to U.S.$ 34.5 million. The remaining CAPEX pertains to sustaining business investments. 12


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FREE CASH FLOW Our free cash flow continued to be positive during the third quarter of 2017, with U.S.$ 86.9 million during the quarter. Our Adjusted EBITDA continues to be the main driver in the increase of our cash from operations, led by higher sales volume in our pulp and wood products segment, and better average prices in our pulp segment. Interest payments increased by U.S.$ 36.4 million as most of our interest payments are made during the first and third quarter of each year. CAPEX increased during this quarter as Grayling continues its construction phase, which disbursed U.S.$ 57.3 million during the period, in turn increasing the cash used in investment activities. This quarter there were no seasonal payments of dividends, increasing the cash from financing activities by U.S.$ 60.3 million. U.S.$ Million Q3 2017 Q2 2017 Q3 2016 Adjusted EBITDA 385.3 334.6 256.1 Working Capital Variation(13.9) 5.2(1.0) Interest paid and received(70.4)(34.0)(68.8) Income tax paid(12.3)(0.8)(36.4) Other cash inflows (outflows)(42.6) 0.3(6.2) Cash from Operations 246.1 305.2 143.7 Capex(169.0)(132.2)(129.0) Proceeds from investment activities 1.8 2.9 3.0 Other inflows of cash, net 6.1 4.3 1.2 Cash from (used in) Investment Activities(161.1)(125.1)(124.9) Dividends paid(0.6)(59.7)(0.3) Other inflows of cash, net 1.2 0.1(0.3) Cash from (used in) Financing Activities - 0.6(59.6)(0.6) Net of Proceeds and Repayments Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and 1.3(4.2)(7.2) cash equivalents Free Cash Flow 86.9 116.3 11.0 Net Debt Variation Q2 2017 – Q3 2017 (In U.S.$ Million) 37.6 (10.2) 2.9 (86.9) 3,735.8 3,676.3 3,676.3 3,679.2 3,648.9 3,648.9 Net Debt Q2 17 Free Cash Flow Exchange rate/ Accrued Others Net Debt Q3 17 inflation interest variation variation 13


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FINANCIAL DEBT AND CASH Arauco’s financial debt as of September 30, 2017 reached U.S.$ 4,164.8 million, a decrease of 2.0% or U.S.$ 83.7 million when compared to June 30, 2017. Our consolidated net financial debt decreased 1.5% or U.S.$ 56.6 million when compared with June 2017, while cash and cash equivalents decreased by U.S.$ 27.2 million. Our leverage, measured as Net Financial Debt/LTM Adjusted EBITDA, decreased compared to last quarter from 3.3 times to 2.9 times. September June September In U.S.$ Million 2017 2017 2016 Short term financial debt 629.5 453.8 716.9 Long term financial debt 3,535.3 3,794.7 3,625.7 TOTAL FINANCIAL DEBT 4,164.8 4,248.6 4,342.6 Cash and cash equivalents 485.6 512.7 459.7 NET FINANCIAL DEBT 3,679.2 3,735.8 3,882.9 LTM Adjusted EBITDA 1,271.3 1,142.2 1,081.4 Net Financial Debt and Leverage (In U.S.$ Million) 3.7x 4.0x 3.4x 3.6x 3.5x 3.3x 3.0x 3.1x 3.5x 2.9x 3.0x 2.5x 2.0x 3,805.4 3,902.9 3,882.9 3,888.8 3,821.0 1.5x 3,745.2 3,735.8 3,679.2 1.0x 0.5x 0.0x Q4 2015 Q1 2016 Q2 2016 Q3 2016 Q4 2016 Q1 2017 Q2 2017 Q3 2017 Debt by Currency Debt by Instrument Other Currencies Leasing UF (*) swapped to 1% 3% U.S. Dollar 31% Banks 22% U.S.Dollar 68% Bonds 75% (*) UF is a Chilean monetary unit indexed to inflation. 14


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Financial Debt Profile For the remainder of the year, bank obligations (which include accrued interest) sum up a total of U.S.$ 112.1 million, which include the following maturities: U.S.$ 54.0 million of loans in Montes del Plata, U.S.$ 30.0 million of a pre-export financing loan and U.S.$ 10.1 million from leasing in Chile, U.S.$ 15.1 million in our Argentine subsidiaries, and U.S.$ 2.1 million from our Brazilian subsidiaries. Bond amortizations include the first amortization of an amortizing local bond BARAU-Q of U.S.$ 10.5 million that will be paid in October. Of our committed facility line for the Grayling Project, a total of U.S.$ 31.0 million was disbursed during the quarter, amounting to a total of U.S.$ 67.0 million of the line used. Disbursements of the committed facility line can be made in the first two years. The total amount disbursed during the two years will then be amortized semiannually from 2019 to 2024, with a final balloon payment of 70% of the total loan. Financial Obligation by Year as of September 30, 2017 (In U.S.$ Million) 664 613 584 511 510 41 400 370 545 539 245 434 537 470 256 138 86 26 45 112 119 114 45 76 74 41 47 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 & thereafter Short term debt includes accrued interest Bank loans Bonds Cash Our cash position was U.S.$ 485.6 million at the end of the third quarter, which is a U.S.$ 27.2 million or 5.3% decrease compared to the end of the second quarter of 2017. Cash provided from operating activities decreased U.S.$ 59.1 million, as receipts from sales of goods and rendering of servicies decreased U.S.$ 19.7 million, and net interest paid seasonally increased by U.S.$ 36.4 million. CAPEX increased U.S.$ 36.7 million compared to last quarter with higher expenditures coming from the Grayling construction. During the quarter, we paid off a U.S.$ 125.0 million Yankee Bond and U.S.$ 120.0 million in pre export financing loans that were taken out and paid off during the quarter. In terms of our breakdown of cash by currency, this quarter ended with a higher-than-average exposure to the Chilean peso since payment to local suppliers were due during the first few days of October. Cash by Currency Cash by Instrument Other Repurchase Currencies Agreements 2% 12% Overnight Investment Chilean Peso Accounts 24% Money Market Argentinean Peso Funds 28% U.S. Dollar 22% Time 2% Deposits 64% 38% Brazilian Real 8% 15


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THIRD QUARTER AND SUBSEQUENT EVENTS AND NEWS Arauco’s new visual identity On August 31st, Arauco changed its corporate image which expresses greater closeness and differentiation in a visual language that is simple and global; in this effect, Arauco is able to transition from the corporate world to products in contact with our customers and end consumers. Our new image aims to express the evolution that we’ve experienced in over 40 years in Chile and the world, by means of the concept “Renewables for a better life”. This image emerges from our story as a company and our corporate identity, which is supported by the renewable origin of our resources and the development of products and solutions that improve people’s lives. Another aspect is the global nature of our company, which, nearing its 50th anniversary, has transformed into an internationally renowned company that maintains its ongoing and dynamic growth under high management standards. Dissolving Pulp During September 2017, Arauco’s Board of Directors unanimously approved the Dissolving Pulp Project which will enable the Valdivia Mill to produce dissolving pulp without losing the capacity to switch back to market pulp. Arauco estimates the project will require an investment of US$ 185 million, which the Company will pay with its own cash generation. The project will be executed in the same existing installations, with some minor adjustments and additional equipment. The new equipment includes two new digesters with the purpose of optimizing the pulp production level, a new discharge pond for the pulp, and other treatment area modifications. This project allows Arauco to continue diversifying its product portfolio to the pulp market. Dissolving pulp is used in the textile industry to soften, shine, and purify fibers. It can also be used in the food, cellophane, and flexible packaging industries, among others. This project should take about two years of construction, with the ramp-up scheduled to occur during the end of 2019. Arauco to acquire Masisa’s subsidiary in Brazil In September 2017, Arauco do Brasil S.A. agreed with Masisa S.A. the total buyout of the social rights of the subsidiary named Masisa do Brasil Ltda. The transaction price is for approximately U.S.$ 102.8 million, with final disbursement amounting to U.S.$ 52.8 million. The main assets of Masisa do Brasil S.A. consist of two industrial complexes located in Ponta Grossa (Paraná) and Montenegro (Rio Grande do Sul) in Brazil, with a total annual installed capacity of 300,000 m3 of MDF, 500,000 m3 of MDP and 660,000 m3 of melamine capacity. When the transaction is finalized Arauco will have a total installed capacity of over 10 million m3, consolidating its position as the second largest player of panels in the world. The transaction is still subject to a series of conditions precedent, with the authorization of free competition given by the “Conselho Administrativo de Defensa Económica” (or “CADE”) of Brazil being the most relevant. This transaction is expected to finalize during the end of 2017 or the beginning of 2018. Arauco performed liability management during the fourth quarter of 2017 On November 2nd, Arauco issued two bonds in the United States market for a total of U.S.$ 900.0 million: U.S.$ 500.0 million with a tenor of 10 years and a coupon rate of 3.875%; and U.S.$ 400.0 million with a tenor of 30 years and a coupon rate of 5.500%. Both bonds are bullet with interests paid each semester. The main use of proceeds for these bonds was to partially repurchase three of our outstanding bonds: (i) 7.250% Notes due 2019 of U.S.$ 500.0 million, (ii) 5.000% Notes due 2022 of U.S.$ 400.0 million, and (iii) 4.750% Notes due 2022 of U.S.$ 500.0 million. There was an early bird settlement payment on November 2nd, with the final settlement of the cash tender offer on November 13th. In total, the following amounts were validly tendered: U.S.$ 297.2 million for the 7.250% Notes due 2019, U.S.$ 199.7 million for the 5.000% Notes due 2021, and U.S.$ 244.1 million for the 4.750% Notes due 2022. The remaining funds will be used for other corporate purposes. With this liability management, Arauco was able to extend its average debt duration from approximately 4.9 years to 8.3 years. 16


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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Income Statement In U.S.$ Million Q3 2017 Q2 2017 Q3 2016 YTD 2017 YTD 2016 Revenues 1,393.4 1,279.9 1,187.5 3,907.0 3,540.8 Cost of sales(940.3)(877.7)(890.5)(2,689.6)(2,602.2) Gross profit 453.0 402.3 297.0 1,217.4 938.6 Other income 42.2 32.6 69.9 123.2 189.6 Distribution costs(138.3)(128.1)(126.1)(390.4)(360.5) Administrative expenses(123.7)(127.2)(127.3)(371.2)(363.9) Other expenses 8.2(8.1)(10.5)(193.0)(43.9) Financial income 3.3 5.9 7.9 15.7 25.8 Financial costs(54.1)(57.7)(64.7)(171.8)(200.5) Participation in (loss) profit in associates and joint ventures accounted through 7.0 3.4 4.0 18.6 14.0 equity method Exchange rate differences 2.9(1.6)(1.0) 2.7(0.1) Income before income tax 200.6 121.5 49.3 251.2 199.2 Income tax(52.2)(37.4)(17.8)(64.0)(57.4) Net income 148.4 84.1 31.4 187.2 141.8 Profit attributable to parent company 148.4 84.0 31.1 186.8 140.2 Profit attributable to non-parent company(0.0) 0.1 0.3 0.4 1.6 17


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Balance Sheet In U.S.$ Million Q3 2017 Q2 2017 Q3 2016 Cash and cash equivalents 485.6 512.7 459.7 Other financial current assets 3.0 4.4 9.6 Other current non-financial assets 157.9 181.3 177.6 Trade and other receivables-net 888.3 704.6 642.5 Related party receivables 6.5 6.2 3.7 Inventories 775.1 847.0 909.6 Biological assets, current 312.3 303.6 297.5 Tax assets 41.1 67.3 92.3 Non-Current Assets classified as held for sale 2.9 2.5 3.1 Total Current Assets 2,672.7 2,629.6 2,595.6 Other non-current financial assets 27.8 11.7 5.3 Other non-current and non-financial assets 122.2 111.0 129.9 Non-current receivables 15.2 14.9 15.5 Investments accounted through equity method 361.7 347.9 438.5 Intangible assets 90.6 91.0 81.6 Goodwill 76.0 74.5 75.1 Property, plant and equipment 6,985.1 6,867.1 6,914.3 Biological assets, non-current 3,514.6 3,519.0 3,588.5 Deferred tax assets 7.6 7.1 3.9 Total Non-Current Assets 11,200.7 11,044.2 11,252.7 TOTAL ASSETS 13,873.4 13,673.8 13,848.3 Other financial liabilities, current 629.9 454.0 717.9 Trade and other payables 600.8 508.8 558.0 Related party payables 14.7 8.5 7.3 Other provisions, current 0.4 0.4 0.6 Tax liabilities 9.8 4.8 8.9 Current provision for employee benefits 5.5 5.4 5.2 Other non-financial liabilities, current 153.8 84.4 91.3 Total Current Liabilities 1,415.0 1,066.3 1,389.2 Other non-current financial liabilities 3,573.0 3,866.7 3,731.5 Other provisions, non-current 37.4 37.5 38.7 Deferred tax liabilities 1,604.4 1,604.0 1,637.5 Non-current provision for employee benefits 64.0 61.8 59.8 Other non-financial liabilities, non-current 64.2 60.5 60.1 Total Non-Current Liabilities 5,343.0 5,630.6 5,527.6 Non-parent participation 44.9 43.7 44.5 Net equity attributable to parent company 7,070.5 6,933.3 6,886.9 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 13,873.4 13,673.8 13,848.3 18


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Cash Flow Statement U.S.$ Million Q3 2017 Q2 2017 Q3 2016 YTD 2017 YTD 2016 Receipts from sales of goods and rendering of 1,347.6 1,367.3 1,308.9 4,036.6 3,880.9 services Other cash receipts (payments) 62.2 56.5 70.7 182.6 203.5 Payments of suppliers and personnel (less)(1,076.6)(1,081.4)(1,127.2)(3,277.8)(3,252.7) Interest paid and received(70.4)(34.0)(68.8)(174.8)(159.6) Income tax paid(12.3)(0.8)(36.4)(25.8)(71.1) Other (outflows) inflows of cash, net(4.5)(2.3)(3.6)(8.7)(3.5) Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities 246.1 305.2 143.7 732.1 597.4 Capital Expenditures(169.0)(132.2)(129.0)(421.1)(501.3) Other investment cash flows 7.9 7.2 4.1 15.8 18.9 Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities(161.1)(125.1)(124.9)(405.3)(482.4) Proceeds from borrowings 218.9 72.6 175.5 296.6 542.5 Repayments of borrowings(333.0)(284.8)(254.2)(669.4)(589.8) Dividends paid(0.6)(59.7)(0.3)(61.1)(100.6) Other inflows of cash, net 1.2 0.1(0.3) 1.3(0.2) Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities(113.5)(271.8)(79.3)(432.6)(148.2) Total Cash Inflow (Outflow) of the Period(28.5)(91.6)(60.5)(105.8)(33.2) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash 1.3(4.2)(7.2)(0.8)(7.2) equivalents Cash and Cash equivalents at beginning of the period 512.7 608.5 527.4 592.3 500.0 Cash and Cash Equivalents at end of the Period 485.6 512.7 459.7 485.6 459.7 19


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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: November 29, 2017     By:  

/s/ Matías Domeyko Cassel

    Name:   Matías Domeyko Cassel
    Title:   Chief Executive Officer