6-K 1 d594031d6k.htm FORM 6-K Form 6-K
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

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

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of March, 2018

Commission File Number 33-99720

 

 

ARAUCO AND CONSTITUTION PULP INC.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

 

El Golf 150

Fourteenth Floor

Santiago, Chile

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

 

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

Form 20-F  ☒            Form 40-F  ☐

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

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

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

 

 

 


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Item        Page  

1.

 

Ratio Analysis of the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

     1  

2.

 

Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

     7  

3.

 

Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss

     9  

4.

 

Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

     10  

5.

 

Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

     11  

6.

 

Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow

     12  

7.

 

Unaudited Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

     13  
 

Annex: Press Release

  


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Ratio Analysis of the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2018

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

 

 

 

1. ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

 

  a) Statement of Financial Position

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

 

Assets

   03-31-2018
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Current assets

     2,865,794        2,770,363  

Non-current assets

     11,280,281        11,224,237  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

     14,146,075        13,994,600  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities

   03-31-2018
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Current liabilities

     1,389,494        1,399,394  

Non-current liabilities

     5,515,224        5,478,313  

Non–parent participation

     41,461        41,920  

Net equity attributable to parent company

     7,199,896        7,074,973  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total net equity and liabilities

     14,146,075        13,994,600  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of March 31, 2018, total assets increased MU.S.$151 compared to December 31, 2017, equivalent to a 1.08% variation. This variation was driven mainly by increases in the balance of trade and other current receivables and other non-financial assets (roads and payments to amortize current), which were partially offset by decreases in cash and cash equivalents and lower tax receivables.

In turn, total liabilities increased by MU.S.$27 mainly due to an increase in non-financial liabilities (minimum dividend) and current tax liabilities, partially offset by decreases in trade and other current payables.

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

 

Liquidity ratios

   03-31-2018      12-31-2017  

Current Liquidity (current assets / current liabilities)

     2.06        1.98  

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

     1.19        1.14  

Debt indicators

   03-31-2018      12-31-2017  

Debt to equity ratio (total liabilities / equity)

     0.95        0.97  

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

     0.20        0.20  

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

     0.80        0.80  
     03-31-2018      03-31-2017  

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

     5.83        (0.18

Activity ratio

   03-31-2018      12-31-2017  

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

     3.09        3.06  

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

     4.16        4.15  

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

     116.55        117.58  

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

     86.61        86.67  

 

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Ratio Analysis of the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2018

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

 

 

As of March 31, 2018, the short-term debt represented 20% of total liabilities (20% as of December 31, 2017).

Our financial expenses coverage ratio increased from (0.18) to 5.83, mainly due to higher earnings before taxes and lower financial costs for the period ended March 31, 2018, compared to the same period of 2017.

 

  b) Statement of profit or loss

Income before income tax

Income before income tax registered a profit of approximately MU.S.$250 compared to a loss of approximately MU.S.$71 in the same period of 2017. The positive variation of MU.S.$320 is explained by the factors described in the following table:

 

Item

   MU.S.$  

Gross margin

     181  

Distribution and Administrative Expenses

     (29

Other income and expenses (*)

     165  

Others

     3  
  

 

 

 

Net change in income before income tax

     320  
  

 

 

 

 

(*) Includes MU.S.$178 of Loss of forest due to fires.

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

 

Revenues

   03-31-2018
ThU.S.$
     03-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Pulp

     732,860        563,604  

Timber

     692,689        640,015  

Forestry

     30,024        19,635  

Other

     9,081        10,482  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total revenues

     1,464,654        1,233,736  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sales costs

   03-31-2018
ThU.S.$
     03-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Wood

     167,656        186,765  

Forestry work

     174,502        149,638  

Depreciation and amortization

     95,023        95,626  

Other costs

     484,410        439,590  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total sales costs

     921,591        871,619  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Profitability index

   03-31-2018      12-31-2017  

Profitability on equity

     11.02        3.83  

Profitability on assets

     5.62        1.93  

Return on operating assets

     8.09        4.67  

Profitability ratios

   03-31-2018      03-31-2017  

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

     1.75        (0.40

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

     197,716        (45,272

Gross margin (ThU.S.$)

     543,063        362,117  

Financial costs (ThU.S.$)

     (51,662      (59,872

 

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

 

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March 31, 2018

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

 

 

EBITDA

   03-31-2018
MU.S.$
     03-31-2017
MU.S.$
 

Gain (loss)

     197.7        (45.3

Finance costs

     51.7        59.9  

Financial income

     (4.8      (6.4

Expenses for income tax

     51.8        (25,6

EBIT

     296.4        (17.4

Depreciation and amortization

     102.3        105.0  

EBITDA

     398.8        87.5  

Cost at fair value of the harvest

     88.3        70.5  

Gain from changes in fair value of biological assets

     (29.6      (43.3

Exchange difference

     (1.0      (1.5

Others*

     7.0        180.7  

Adjusted EBITDA

     463.5        294.0  

 

* Considers loss of forest due to fires.

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 Superintendency of Securities and Insurance (current Chilean Commission for the Financial Market). We believe that there are no material differences between the economic value of our assets and the value reflected in these Financial Statements.

4. MARKET SITUATION

Pulp Division

Pulp sales during the first quarter of 2018 increased by 15.1% compared to the fourth quarter of 2017, this is mainly due to higher prices. Pulp prices during the quarter increased by 13.3% compared to last quarter, and sales volume increased by 0.7%. During this quarter demand remained stable or rising depending on the market, and the spreads in returns between markets decreased. Worldwide inventories remained at normal levels, a rise of 2 days during the quarter and a rise of 4 days over the same period of 2017.

In Asia, the Chinese New Year period that generally marks the end of the period of high demand has not been noticed, demand was active and prices were stable. This relative stability specially in short fiber, gave time to paper producers to pass the higher costs to their customers with enough success and allowing them to maintain their margins. In long fiber the increases were higher, due to import restrictions on recycled papers. As of January 1, new regulations began to apply: the prohibition of importing unsorted waste paper and a more restrictive level of impurities in the selected grade. This has not only restricted the granting of import permits, it also has created uncertainty in how, how efficient and how accurate customs control is at imports.

 

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Europe experienced a very special situation and that was not seen for several years. A very active demand, paper producers operating at full capacity which allowed them to pass costs to their customers. The most significant increase in long fiber grades was not only due to demand, but also to certain supply restrictions due to the harvest problems experienced by Scandinavian pulp producers, restrictions resulting from a mild winter that does not allow to enter the forest to harvest raw materials, this meant a drop in the supply of over 10%. The constant rise in process of raw materials, pulp prices and chemical products for paper producers, has not given time to paper producers to benefit from the increases in paper prices that they have been able to implement by eroding their margins.

In the Middle East markets prices were stable, but following the same tendencies that the rest of the world. Korea kept the tendency of China, during the first quarter negotiations were completed. In Latin America prices increases were delayed, because many contracts are indexed.

Production during the first quarter increased by 11.6% compared to last quarter. The higher production is explained by less programmed maintenance stoppages during this quarter and because during the fourth quarter of 2017 we had certain production losses in Argentina and the blockade of the Constitución mill by an association of truck owners.

Composite Panel

Composite panelsales increased in the first quarter of 2018 compared to the previous quarter due to higher sales volume, slightly offset by a decrease in prices. Both PBO and MDF, had higher sales volume in our major markets, North and South America. Sales in United States and Canada continued to show stable prices level and an increase in sales volume. Meanwhile in Mexico, sales volume decreased due to difficulties in transferring higher prices of MDF to customers. The new Duraplay plant maintains a constant supply specially in the north of the country.

Brazil started the year in good shape, and we expect good demand despite the new capacity that will enter the market in the second semester. This new capacity will come from three new plants (Asperbras, Floraplac and Placas do Brasil) and from the restart of one plant (Duratex). The market shows higher consumption rates, that were reflected in stable sales but with better price levels. The Argentine market remained stable without any big changes. In Chile, a higher dynamism allowed a growth in sales. The rest of Latin America kept their demand and improved in prices.

Sawn timber

Sawn timber markets showed a positive trend compared to last quarter, increasing prices and sales volume by 4.5% and 0.5% respectively. Demand remained solid, pushing prices even further, especially in China and the rest of Asia, where sawn timber consumption remained strong. Sales in the Middle East remained more stable, and prices continued to rise. Remanufactured sales have not recovered to normal levels for this period of high seasonality in the United States. This market maintains a good level of consumption thanks to the increased activity in the construction industry, however the increased supply from producers in China and Brazil have affected prices.

 

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Plywood

Plywood production and sales volume increased compared to the fourth quarter by 9.5% and 1.1% respectively. Prices increased by 5.5% compared to last quarter. Plywood is experiencing a situation of high demand in markets whose activity in the construction sector is very dynamic. We are optimistic for the next months due to a strong demand for products of higher value, in United States, Europe, Mexico, Chile and Oceania.

5. ANALYSIS OF CASH FLOW

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

 

     03-31-2018
ThU.S.$
     03-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Positive (negative) Cash flow

     

Cash flow from operating activities

     83,435        180,764  

Cash flow from (used in) financing activities:

     

Loan and bond obtention and payments

     70        (46,628

Dividend payments

     (602      (785

Others

     10        3  

Cash flow from (used in) investment activities:

     

Incorporation and sale of property, plant and equipment

     (93,983      (68,534

Incorporation and sale of biological assets

     (70,269      (45,926

Incorporation and sale of intangible assets

     (282      (4,640

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

     (15,918      1  

Dividends received

     2,211        —    

Others

     5        (3
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Positive (negative) Net cash flow

     (95,323      14,252  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash flow from operating activities shows a lower positive balance of MU.S.$83 for the current period, representing a variation in respect of the previous period (MU.S.$181), resulting mainly from higher payments to accounts payables and the payment to Masisa Chile.

The financing cash flow shows a negative balance of MU.S.$1 for the current period, representing a variation in respect of the previous period (negative balance of MU.S.$47), resulting mainly from higher borrowings net of higher payments.

Regarding the investment cash flow, as of the closing of the current period, it shows a higher negative balance of MU.S.$178 (MU.S.$119 for the 2017 period), mainly due to higher disbursements arising from the payment of the balance held in the investment in panel entity in Brasil and for higher purchases in property, plant and equipment and biological assets in 2018.

 

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8. MARKET RISK ANALYSIS

In respect of the economic risks resulting from interest rate variations, the Company maintains, as of March 31, 2018, a ratio of fixed rate debt to total consolidated debt of approximately 85.5%, which it believes is consistent with industry standards. Regarding variations in prices of pulp and forestry products, 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 Interim Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2018, a detailed analysis of the risks associated with the business of Arauco is available (See Note 23).

 

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March 31, 2018

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

 

 

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

 

     Note    03-31-2018
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Assets

        

Current Assets

        

Cash and cash equivalents

   5      493,658        589,886  

Other current financial assets

   23      2,963        3,504  

Other current non-financial assets

   25      184,472        129,837  

Trade and other current receivables

   23      939,535        814,412  

Accounts receivable from related companies

   13      8,452        3,488  

Current inventories

   4      905,360        868,462  

Current biological assets

   20      305,210        307,796  

Current tax assets

        22,797        49,471  

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

        2,862,447        2,766,856  

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

   22      3,347        3,507  

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

        3,347        3,507  

Total Current Assets

        2,865,794        2,770,363  

Non-Current Assets

        

Other non-current financial assets

   23      105,994        56,600  

Other non-current non-financial assets

   25      121,342        121,521  

Trade and other non-current receivables

        18,302        16,040  

Accounts receivable from related companies, non-current

   13      542        1,056  

Investments accounted for using equity method

   15-16      377,416        368,772  

Intangible assets other than goodwill

   19      89,544        88,615  

Goodwill

   17      69,731        69,922  

Property, plant and equipment

   7      7,015,197        7,034,299  

Non-current biological assets

   20      3,472,881        3,459,146  

Deferred tax assets

        9,332        8,266  

Total Non-Current Assets

        11,280,281        11,224,237  

Total Assets

        14,146,075        13,994,600  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

 

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INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION (continued)

 

     Note    03-31-2018
ThU.S.$
    12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Equity and Liabilities

       

Liabilities

       

Current Liabilities

       

Other current financial liabilities

   23      501,046       500,344  

Trade and other current payables

   23      585,367       717,346  

Accounts payable to related companies

   13      9,330       11,208  

Other current provisions

   18      2,614       2,728  

Current tax liabilities

        39,125       8,088  

Current provisions for employee benefits

   10      6,322       5,730  

Other current non-financial liabilities

   25      245,690       153,950  

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

        1,389,494       1,399,394  

Total Current Liabilities

        1,389,494       1,399,394  

Non-Current Liabilities

       

Other non-current financial liabilities

   23      3,802,535       3,778,567  

Other non-current provisions

   18      35,640       36,008  

Deferred tax liabilities

   6      1,488,680       1,485,365  

Non-current provisions for employee benefits

   10      72,863       66,033  

Other non-current non-financial liabilities

   25      115,506       112,340  

Total Non-Current Liabilities

        5,515,224       5,478,313  

Total Liabilities

        6,904,718       6,877,707  

Equity

       

Issued capital

        353,618       353,618  

Retained earnings

        7,536,692       7,425,133  

Other reserves

        (690,414     (703,778

Equity attributable to parent company

        7,199,896       7,074,973  

Non-controlling interests

        41,461       41,920  

Total Equity

        7,241,357       7,116,893  

Total Equity and Liabilities

        14,146,075       13,994,600  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

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

 

 

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PROFIT OR LOSS

 

          For the years ended March 31,  
          2017     2016  
     Note    ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$  

Statements of profit or loss

       

Revenue

   9      1,464,654       1,233,736  

Cost of sales

   3      (921,591     (871,619

Gross profit

        543,063       362,117  

Other income

   3      37,232       48,332  

Distribution costs

   3      (132,400     (124,010

Administrative expenses

   3      (141,525     (120,350

Other expense

   3      (16,827     (193,116

Profit from operating activities

        289,543       (27,027

Finance income

   3      4,782       6,413  

Finance costs

   3      (51,662     (59,872

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

   15      5,845       8,131  

Exchange rate differences

        1,049       1,461  

Profit before income tax

        249,557       (70,894

Income Tax

   6      (51,841     25,622  

Net Profit

        197,716       (45,272
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net profit attributable to

       

Net profit attributable to parent company

        197,806       (45,608

Net profit attributable to non-controlling interests

        (90     336  

Net Profit

        197,716       (45,272
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

       

Basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations

        1.7480       (0.4030
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic and diluted earnings per share

        1.7480       (0.4030
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

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INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

          For the years ended March 31,  
     Note    2018
ThU.S.$
    2017
ThU.S.$
 

Net profit

        197,716       (45,272

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

       

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

   10      (318     (88

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

        1,694       (100

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

        1,376       (188

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      (5,525     33,721  

Other Comprehensive Income before tax exchange differences on translation

        (5,525     33,721  

Cash flow hedges

       

Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, before tax

        25,841       17,710  

Recycle of cash flow hedges to profit or loss before tax

        (1,900     (2,287

Other Comprehensive Income before tax Cash flow hedges

        23,941       15,423  

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

        18,416       49,144  

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

       

Income tax relating to actuarial losses on defined benefit plans

        85       10  

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

        (423     10  

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

       

Income tax relating to cash flow hedges

   6      (6,404     (4,226

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

        (6,404     (4,226

Other comprehensive (loss) income

        13,050       44,750  

Comprehensive (loss) income

        210,766       (522
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive Income attributable to

       

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

        211,170       (1,694

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

        (404     1,172  

Total comprehensive (loss) income

        210,766       (522
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

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Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2018

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

 

 

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

 

03-31-2018

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

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

Opening balance at 01-01-2018

     353,618        (691,772     4,752        (18,926     2,168       (703,778     7,425,133       7,074,973       41,920       7,116,893  

Changes in Equity:

                      

Comprehensive income

                      

Net profit

                   197,806       197,806       (90     197.716  

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

        (5,211     17,537        (233     1,271       13,364         13,364       (314     13.050  

Comprehensive income

     —          (5,211     17,537        (233     1,271       13,364       197,806       211,170       (404     210.766  

Dividends

                   (86,247     (86,247     (22     (86,269

Increase (decrease) from transfers and other changes

                   —         —         (33     (33

Changes in equity

     —          (5,211     17,537        (233     1,271       13,364       111,559       124,923       (459     124.464  

Closing balance at 03-31-2018

     353,618        (696,983     22,289        (19,159     3,439       (690,414     7,536,692       7,199,896       41,461       7,241,357  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

03-31-2017

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

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

Opening balance at 01-01-2017

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

Changes in Equity:

                      

Comprehensive income

                      

Net profit

                   (45,608     (45,608     336       (45.272

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

        32,885       11,197        (78     (90     43,914         43,914       836       44.750  

Comprehensive income

     —          32,885       11,197        (78     (90     43,914       (45,608     (1,694     1.172       (522

Dividends

                   (9,513     (9,513     (3     (9.516

Increase (decrease) from transfers and other changes

                   —         —         —         —    

Changes in equity

     —          32,885       11,197        (78     (90     43,914       (55,121     (11,207     1,169       (10.038

Closing balance at 03-31-2017

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

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

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Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2018

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

 

 

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

     For the years ended March 31,  
     2018
ThU.S.$
    2017
ThU.S.$
 

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

    

Cash Flows from (used in) Operating Activities

    

Classes of cash receipts from operating activities

    

Receipts from sales of goods and rendering of services

     1,307,672       1,321,668  

Other cash receipts from operating activities

     114,996       83,446  

Classes of cash payments

    

Payments to suppliers for goods and services

     (1,072,176     (980,138

Payments to and on behalf of employees

     (160,501     (139,701

Other cash payments from operating activities

     (44,841     (23,790

Interest paid

     (43,524     (69,894

Interest received

     2,403       3,799  

Income taxes paid

     21,785       (12,779

Other inflows (outflows) of cash, net

     (42,379     (1,847

Net Cash flows from Operating Activities

     83,435       180,764  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows (used in) investing activities

    

Cash flow used in obtaining control of subsidiaries or other businesses

     (15,918     —    

Other cash receipts from sales of equity or debt instruments in other entities

     —         1  

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

     2,756       512  

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

     (96,739     (69,046

Purchase of intangible assets

     (282     (4,640

Proceeds from sales of other long-term assets

     7       220  

Purchase of other non-current assets

     (70,276     (46,146

Dividends received

     2,211       —    

Other inflows (outflows) of cash, net

     5       (3

Cash flows used in Investing Activities

     (178,236     (119,102
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from (used in) Financing Activities

    

Total borrowings obtained

     96,474       5,001  

Debt obtained in long-term

     46,474       —    

Debt obtained in short-term

     50,000       5,001  

Repayments of borrowings

     (96,404     (51,629

Dividends paid

     (602     (785

Other outflows of cash, net

     10       3  

Cash flows used in Financing Activities

     (522     (47,410
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

     (95,323     14,252  

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     (905     2,000  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) of Cash and Cash equivalents

     (96,228     16,252  

Cash and cash equivalents, at the beginning of the period

     589,886       592,253  

Cash and cash equivalents, at the end of the period

     493,658       608,505  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

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Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2018

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

 

 

NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF MARCH 31, 2018 AND 2017 AND DECEMBER 31, 2017.

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 (currently, the Chilean Commission for the Financial Market (“CMF”)) as No. 042 on June 14, 1982. Additionally, the Company is registered as a non-accelerated filer in the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the United States of America.

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

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

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

The ultimate shareholders of Arauco are Mrs. María Noseda Zambra de Angelini (who passed away on April 15, 2018), Mr. Roberto Angelini Rossi and Mrs. Patricia Angelini Rossi, who have control fundamentally as follows:

 

  (i) Through Inversiones Angelini y Cía. Ltda., entity wich has 63.4015% of the shares of AntarChile S.A. and

 

  (ii) Mr. Roberto Angelini Rossi through the statutory control of Inversiones Golfo Blanco Ltda., direct owner of 5.77307% of the shares of AntarChile S.A.; and Mrs. Patricia Angelini Rossi, through the statutory control of Inversiones Senda Blanca Ltda., direct owner of 4.32981% of the shares of AntarChile S.A.

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

 

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March 31, 2018

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

 

 

Presentation of Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

The Financial Statements presented by Arauco are comprised by the following:

 

    Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017.

 

    Interim Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss for the periods ended March 31, 2018 and 2017.

 

    Interim Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the periods ended March 31, 2018 and 2017.

 

    Interim Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity for the periods ended March 31, 2018 and 2017.

 

    Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the periods ended March 31, 2018 and 2017.

 

    Explanatory disclosures (notes)

Period Covered by the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

Periods beginning on January 1 and ended March 31, 2018 and 2017.

Date of Approval of Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

These interim consolidated financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) at the Extraordinary Meeting No. 588 on March 17, 2018.

Abbreviations used in this report:

IFRS - International Financial Reporting Standards

IASB - International Accounting Standards Board

IAS - International Accounting Standards

IFRIC - International Financial Reporting Standards Interpretations Committee

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

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

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

UTA - Annual Tax Unit

ICMS - Tax movement of inventories and services (Brazil)

Functional and Presentation Currency

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

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

For the wood products 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.

 

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March 31, 2018

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

 

 

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.$).

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 they 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.

 

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March 31, 2018

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

 

 

-Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of the acquisition cost over the fair value of the Group’s holding in the identifiable net assets of the acquired subsidiary at the date of acquisition. The aforementioned fair value is determined whether based on assessments and/or the discounted future flow method using hypotheses in their determination, such as sales prices and industry indexes, among others. See Note 17.

-Litigation and Contingencies

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

 

c) Consolidation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

 

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March 31, 2018

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

 

 

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 consolidated financial statements from the date it gains control until the date when the entity ceases to control the subsidiary.

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

If a subsidiary uses accounting policies other than those adopted in the 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 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 Pesos, Canadian Dollars 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

 

    Wood products

 

    Forestry

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

 

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March 31, 2018

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e) Functional currency

 

(i) Functional currency

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

 

(ii) Translation to the presentation currency of Arauco

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

 

(iii) Foreign Currency Transactions

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

 

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.

 

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March 31, 2018

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

 

 

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

Derivative financial instruments are explained in Note 1 h)

Financial liabilities

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

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

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

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

 

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 and there are no instruments with speculation objectives.

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.

 

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

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

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

-Cash flow hedges under IAS 39 - The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges is recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated under the heading of cash flow hedging reserve. The gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion is recognized immediately in profit or loss, and is included in the Finance costs line item in the consolidated statement of 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.

 

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March 31, 2018

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

 

 

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 IFRS 9.

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

Changes in the ownership interest of a parent in its subsidiary that do not result in a loss of control are treated as equity transactions. Any difference between the amount by which non-controlling interests are adjusted and the fair value of the consideration paid or received is recognized directly in equity and attributed to owners of the parent company. No adjustment is made to the carrying amount of goodwill, neither gains 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 business combination achieved in each stage (“step acquisition”), recognizing the effects of remeasurement of previously held equity in the acquiree in the statements of profit or loss.

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 statement of profit or loss or to the statement of comprehensive income. Dividends received are recognized by deducting the amount received from the carrying amount of the investment. Arauco’s investment in associates includes goodwill (both net of any accumulated impairment loss).

The investments in joint operations are recognized through consolidation of assets, liabilities and results of operations in relation to Arauco’s ownership percentage.

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

 

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

 

m) Intangible assets other than goodwill

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

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

 

(i) Computer Software

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

 

(ii) Water Rights, Easements and Other Rights

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

 

(iii) Customers and trade relations with customers

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

 

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n) Goodwill

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

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

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

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

Goodwill recognized for the acquisition of the subsidiary Arauco do Brasil S.A. whose functional currency is the Brazilian Real, is translated into U.S. Dollars at the closing exchange rate.

 

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o) Property, Plant and Equipment

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

Subsequent costs, such as improvements and replacement of components, are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognized as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to Arauco and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. The carrying amount of the replaced part is derecognized from property, plant and equipment. All other repairs and maintenance costs are expensed in the period in which they are incurred.

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

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

The useful lives of the items of property, plant and equipment is estimated according to the expected use of the assets. The residual values and useful lives of assets are reviewed and adjusted, if appropriate, annually.

 

p) Leases

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

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

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

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

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

 

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q) Biological Assets

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

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

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

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

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

 

r) Income taxes and deferred taxes.

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

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

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

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

 

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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 satisfied its performance obligations through the transfer of committed goods and services to the customer and it has no right to dispose of the assets, nor effective control of such good or services rendered.

 

(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 committed 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. There is no significant financing component given that receivables from sales are collected within a short period, which is in line with market practices.

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

The main Incoterms used by Arauco are the following:

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

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

 

(ii) Revenue recognition from Rendering of Services

Revenue from the rendering of services is recognized as long as the performance obligation have been satisfied and when the outcome of a transaction can be reliably estimated.

 

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Revenue is recognized considering the stage of completion of the transaction at the date of the reporting period, when Arauco has the enforceable right of payment from the rendering of the services.

Arauco mainly provides power supply services which are transacted principally in the spot market of the Sistema Eléctrico Nacional (SEN) (“National Electrical System”). According to current regulations, the prices on that market called “Marginal Costs” are calculated by the Coordinador Eléctrico Nacional (CEN) (“National Electrical Coordinator”) 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 SEN.

Arauco provides other non-core services such as port services and pest control whose revenues are derived from fixed price service contracts are recognized considering the stage of completion of the services rendered at the date of reporting, generally 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 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.

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.

 

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An allowance for doubtful accounts is established based on a measurement of expected losses using a simplified approach.

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

x) Employee Benefits

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

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

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

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

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

y) Employee Vacations

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

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

 

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z) Recent accounting pronouncements

 

  a) Standards, interpretations and amendments that are mandatory for the first time for annual periods beginning on January 1, 2018:

 

Standards and

   interpretations   

  

Content

  

Mandatory application

for annual periods

  beginning on or after  

IFRS 9   

Financial Instruments

Supersedes IAS 39. This final version includes requirements for the classification and measurement of financial assets and liabilities and introduces an ‘expected credit loss’ model for the measurement of the impairment. Hedge accounting part was included in IFRS 9 published at November 2013.

   January 1, 2018
IFRS 15   

Revenue from Contracts with Customers

Provides a single, principles based five-step model to be applied to all contracts with customers. The principles include information related to nature, amount, opportunity and uncerntainty of the revenue and cash flows from contracts with customers.

   January 1, 2018
IFRIC 22   

Transactions in Foreign Currency and Anticipated Considerations

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

   January 1, 2018

 

Amendments and

   improvements   

  

Content

  

Mandatory application

for annual periods

  beginning on or after  

IFRS 1    First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards Deletes the short-term exemptions for first time adopters regarding to IFRS 7, IAS 9 and IFRS 10.    January 1, 2018
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
IAS 28    Investments in associates and joint ventures Measurement of the investments in associates and joint ventures at fair value.    January 1, 2018

 

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IFRS 9 - Financial Instruments.

IFRS 9 addresses the classification, measurement and derecognition of financial assets and financial liabilities. The standard introduced 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.

Arauco did not have a significant impact in the classification and measurement of its financial assets (See Note 2).

IFRS 15 – Revenue from Contracts with Customers.

The new standard specifies how and when income will be recognized and increases the disclosures. The standard provides a single five-step model based on principles applicable to all contracts with clients.

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 change the timing of income recognition in accordance to IFRS 15.

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

 

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

 

Standards and

   interpretations   

  

Content

  

Mandatory application

for annual periods

  beginning on or after  

IFRS 16   

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 23   

Uncertain tax positions

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

   January 1, 2019
IFRS 17   

Insurance Contracts

Supersedes IFRS 4. It changes mainly the accounting for insurance contracts and inverstments contracts.

   January 1, 2021

 

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Amendments and

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Content

  

Mandatory application

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  beginning on or after  

IFRS 10 y IAS 28- Amendments    Sale or Contribution of assets among an Investor and its Associates or Joint Ventures.    Indeterminate
IAS 28    Investments in associates and joint ventures It clarifies that an entity applies IFRS 9 Financial Instruments to long-term interests in an associate or joint venture that form part of the net investment in the associate or joint venture but to which the equity method is not applied.    January 1, 2019
IFRS 9    Financial instruments Allows assets to be measured at amortised cost.    January 1, 2019
IFRS 3    Business Combinations Clarifies that when an entity obtains control of a business that is a joint operation, it is a business combination achieve by steps.    January 1, 2019
IFRS 11    Joint Arrangements Clarifies that when an entity obtains joint control of a business that is a joint operation, the entity does not remeasure previously held interests in that business.    January 1, 2019
IAS 12    Income taxes Clarifies the income tax consequences of dividends from financial instruments at amortized cost should be recognized according to the past transactions or events that generated distributable profits.    January 1, 2019
IAS 23    Borrowing Costs Clarifies that if any specific borrowing remains outstanding after the related asset is ready for its intended use or sale, that borrowing becomes part of the general borrowings.    January 1, 2019

IFRS 16 - Leases

IFRS 16 was issued in January 2016. The new standard will result in recognizing practically all leases in the balance sheet, because the distinction between operational and financial leases was eliminated. Under the new standard 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 standard. This standard will be in full force and effect as of January 1, 2019.

The group’s main assets are held under financial leases by Arauco and its affiliates, and therefore we do not expect that the new standard will have a significant impact on the financial statements. However, the group has yet to evaluate which other adjustments, if any, would be necessary due to changes in the definition of the term of the lease and the various treatments of variable rent payments and extension and termination options. Therefore, it is not yet possible to estimate the value of the right to use the assets and liabilities under leases that will be recognized upon the implementation of the new standard, or how this could affect the group’s earnings or losses and the classification of future cash flows.

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

 

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NOTE 2. ACCOUTING POLICIES, CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

Changes to accounting policies

As from January 1, 2018, IFRS 9 Financial Instruments and IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers came into force, which have not materially impacted the Group’s Financial Statements based on Arauco’s assessment to date.

With regard to IFRS 9, we hereby inform the following:

- Classification and measurement

Arauco’s Financial Instruments were reviewed under the new IFRS 9 classification model. No significant changes were derived therefrom.

This assessment takes into consideration Arauco’s business model to manage its financial assets and liabilities, and whether or not its cash flows are composed only of payment of principal and interest.

- Impairment of Commercial Debtors and other Accounts Receivable

Arauco adopted the expected credit losses model under IFRS 9, which replaces the incurred loss model under IAS 39. In this new impairment model for accounts receivable, we used the simplified model, determining the risk rate based on historical information.

This assessment has determined that, to date, the current impairment provision reasonably hedges the impairment risk of the balances of Arauco’s accounts receivable portfolio.

-Hedging Derivatives

Arauco’s hedging derivatives were assessed under the new standard and fulfill all of the conditions set out in IFRS 9 to remain being accounted for as hedging.

Those conditions are the following: (i) that there is a unique relation between the hedging instrument and the hedged item; (ii) that there is an appointment and formal documentation regarding the hedging relation, the objective and risk management strategy to deploy the hedging; (iii) and that it complies with all of the efficiency requirements, that is, that there is an economic relation, the credit risk effect does not predominate over the changes of value that stem from this economic relation and the hedge ratio is the same as the amount of the covered item.

Regarding the inclusion of credit risk in the appraisal of Arauco’s hedging derivatives, as of March 31, 2018, the impact results in an inferior cash flow hedging Reserve, amounting to ThU.S.$ 7,880.

Regarding IFRS 15, we report the following:

IAS 18 “Income from ordinary activities” and all associated interpretations were replaced with the coming into force of IFRS 15. Arauco applied IFRS 15 to all its contracts with clients, with the exception of those contracts that fall within the scope of other provisions.

The application of this new provision does not lead to identifying performance obligations in addition to the main one (sale of assets and services), income is acknowledged in relation to the price set in the sales contract, net from volume-related discounts, after Arauco satisfies its performance obligations through the transfer of goods and services committed to the client, and Arauco has no right to dispose of the goods, nor does it

 

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have effective control of those products. Volume-related discounts lead to a variable consideration, which is estimated in relation to the actual sales volume and it is assessed considering the annual forecasted sales.

Changes to accounting estimates

As of March 31, 2018, there have been no changes regarding the accounting estimates for the 2017 financial year.

NOTE 3. DISCLOSURE OF OTHER INFORMATION

 

a) Disclosure of information on Issued Capital

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

100% of Capital corresponds to ordinary shares

 

     03-31-2018    12-31-2017

Description of Ordinary Capital Share Types

   100% of Capital corresponds to
ordinary shares

Number of Authorized Shares by Type of Capital in Ordinary Shares

   113,159,655

Nominal Value of Shares by Type of Capital in Ordinary Shares

   ThU.S.$0.0031210 per share

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

   ThU.S.$353,618
     03-31-2018    12-31-2017

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

   113,159,655

 

b) Dividends paid

As of March 31, 2018 and 2017, no dividends were paid.

The interim dividend paid in December 2017 was equivalent to 20% of the distributable net profit calculated as of the end of September 2017 and was considered a decrease in the statements of changes in equity.

The final dividend paid each year corresponds to the difference between the 40% of the prior year distributable net profit and the amount of the interim dividend paid.

The ThU.S.$86,247 (ThU.S.$ 9,513 as of March 31, 2017) presented in the statements of changes in equity correspond to the minimum dividend provision recorded for the period 2018.

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

 

Detail of Dividend Paid, Ordinary Shares

  

Dividend Paid

   Interim Dividend

Type of Shares for which there is a Dividend Paid

   Ordinary Shares

Date of Dividend Paid

   12-20-2017

Amount of Dividend

   ThU.S.$60,494

Number of Shares for which Dividends are Paid

   113,159,655

Dividend per Share

   U.S.$0.53459

 

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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

   05-10-2017

Amount of Dividend

   ThU.S.$59,005

Number of Shares for which Dividends are Paid

   113,159,655

Dividend per Share

   U.S.$0.52143

 

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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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 for the periods ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 are as follows:

 

     January - March  
     2018
ThU.S.$
     2017
ThU.S.$
 

Classes of Other Income

     

Other Income, Total

     37,232        48,332  

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

     29,575        43,257  

Net income from insurance compensation

     31        67  

Revenue from export promotion

     1,039        895  

Lease income

     713        1,034  

Gain on sales of assets

     4,798        1,966  

Access easement

     85        38  

Other operating results (*)

     991        1,075  

Classes of Other Expenses by activity

     

Total of Other Expenses by activity

     (16,827      (193,116

Depreciation

     (328      (891

Legal expenses

     (769      (583

Impairment provision for property, plant and equipment and others

     (7,015      (975

Operating expenses related to plants stoppage

     (961      (1,042

Expenses related to projects

     (1,002      (969

Loss of asset sales

     (522      (564

Loss and repair of assets

     (24      (3,719

Loss of forest due to fires (**)

     (9      (178,361

Other Taxes

     (3,336      (1,867

Research and development expenses

     (298      (416

Fines, readjustments and interests

     (180      (277

Others rentals no operational

     (985      —    

Other expenses

     (1,398      (3,452

Classes of financing income

     

Financing income, total

     4,782        6,413  

Financial income from mutual funds - term deposits

     2,374        2,698  

Financial income resulting from swap - forward instruments

     637        1,845  

Other financial income

     1,771        1,870  

Classes of financing costs

     

Financing costs, Total

     (51,662      (59,872

Interest expense, Banks loans

     (7,153      (7,747

Interest expense, Bonds

     (35,669      (47,919

Interest expense, other financial instruments

     (3,378      (744

Other financial costs

     (5,462      (3,462

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

     

Total

     5,845        8,131  

Investments in associates

     171        3,415  

Joint ventures

     5,674        4,716  

 

(*) ”Other operating results” includes income from interests, extraction of sand and gravel from wharfage and indemnities, among others.
(**) Loss of forest due to fires are presented net of ThU.S.$35,000 from insurance compensation as of December 2017.

 

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

 

     January - March  

Cost of sales

   2018
ThU.S.$
     2017
ThU.S.$
 

Timber

     178,431        186,765  

Forestry labor costs

     158,586        149,638  

Depreciation and amortization

     95,023        95,626  

Maintenance costs

     65,079        63,988  

Chemical costs

     131,950        125,310  

Sawmill Services

     38,439        28,663  

Other Raw Materials

     56,653        44,502  

Other Indirect costs

     48,843        42,240  

Energy and fuel

     48,743        44,590  

Cost of electricity

     11,124        9,170  

Wages and salaries

     88,720        81,127  

Total

     921,591        871,619  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     January - March  

Distribution cost

   2018
ThU.S.$
     2017
ThU.S.$
 

Selling costs

     7,779        9,180  

Commissions

     3,715        3,509  

Insurance

     978        763  

Provision for doubtful accounts

     8        1  

Other selling costs

     3,078        4,907  

Shipping and freight costs

     124,621        114,830  

Port services

     7,892        7,292  

Freights

     97,106        93,167  

Other shipping and freight costs

     19,623        14,371  

Total

     132,400        124,010  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     January - March  

Administrative expenses

   2018
ThU.S.$
     2017
ThU.S.$
 

Wages and salaries

     65,178        50,067  

Marketing, advertising, promotion and publications expenses

     2,673        2,375  

Insurances

     3,628        4,648  

Depreciation and amortization

     6,945        7,613  

Computer services

     3,995        6,710  

Lease rentals (offices, other property and vehicles)

     4,096        3,878  

Donations, contributions, scholarships

     3,260        2,397  

Fees (legal and technical advisors)

     13,465        9,199  

Property taxes, city permits and rights

     4,546        4,305  

Cleaning services, security services and transportation

     6,446        6,432  

Third-party variable services (maneuvers, logistics)

     11,560        10,059  

Basic services

     2,480        2,063  

Maintenance and repair

     1,751        1,273  

Seminars, courses, training materials

     501        454  

Other administration expenses

     11,001        8,877  

Total

     141,525        120,350  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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

 

Auditors fees

   03-31-2018
ThU.S.$
     03-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Audit services

     780        602  

Other services

     

Tax services

     132        179  

Others

     66        27  

TOTAL

     978        808  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Number of employees

   No.  
     15,379        15,737  

 

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NOTE 4. INVENTORIES

 

Components of Inventory

   03-31-2018
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Raw materials

     111,624        103,049  

Production supplies

     98,095        98,548  

Work in progress

     56,867        56,194  

Finished goods

     463,709        441,726  

Spare Parts

     175,065        168,945  

Total Inventories

     905,360        868,462  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Inventories recognized as cost of sales at March 31, 2018 were ThU.S.$904,543 (ThU.S.$854,573 at March 31, 2017).

In order to have the inventories recorded at net realizable value at March 31, 2018, a net decrease of inventories was recognized associated with a higher provision of obsolescence of ThU.S.$2,689 (ThU.S.$3,197 at March 31, 2017). As of March 31, 2018, the amount of obsolescence provision is ThU.S.$28,684 (ThU.S.$27,420 at December 31, 2016).

At March 31, 2018, there were inventory write-offs of ThU.S.$178 (ThU.S.$123 at March 31, 2017).

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

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

Agricultural Products

Agricultural Products are mainly forestry products that are intended for sale in the normal course of our operations and are measured at fair value less costs to sell at the point of harvest at the end of each reporting period Agricultural products are classified as raw materials within the line item inventories.

 

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NOTE 5. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, bank checking account balances, time deposits 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 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.

 

Components of Cash and Cash Equivalents

   03-31-2018
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Cash on hand

     186        148  

Bank checking account balances

     223,071        209,037  

Time deposits

     182,407        292,105  

Mutual funds

     87,994        73,170  

Other cash and cash equivalents (*)

     —          15,426  

Total

     493,658        589,886  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*) Applies to purchase contracts with resale commitments.

The risk classification of the mutual funds in effect as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 is shown below.

 

     March
2018
ThU.S.$
     December
2017
ThU.S.$
 

AAAfm

     82,817        70,808  

AAfm

     5,177        2,362  

Total Mutual Funds

     87,994        73,170  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Changes in Financial Liabilities

 

          Cash Flow                          
    Opening balance
01-01-2018
ThU.S.$
    Borrowings
obtained
ThU.S.$
    Borrowings
paid
ThU.S.$
    Interest paid
ThU.S.$
    Accrued
interest
ThU.S.$
    Inflation adjustment
ThU.S.$
    Non-cash
movements
ThU.S.$
    Closing balance
12-31-2018
ThU.S.$
 

Borrowings from banks

    858,457       96,474       (96,404     (9,499     7,283       44       1,064       857,419  

Hedging liabilities

    5,393       —         —         (682     —         (138     (3,132     1,441  

Bonds and promissory notes

    3,302,685       —         —         (33,343     36,727       31,581       1,450       3,339,100  

Total

    4,166,535       96,474       (96,404     (43,524     44,010       31,487       (618     4,197,960  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
          Cash Flow                          
    Opening balance
01-01-2017
ThU.S.$
    Borrowings
obtained
ThU.S.$
    Borrowings
paid ThU.S.$
    Interest
paid
ThU.S.$
    Accrued
interest
ThU.S.$
    Inflation
adjustment
ThU.S.$
    Non-cash
movements
ThU.S.$
    Closing balance
12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Borrowings from banks

    914,358       421,309       (481,205     (28,141     27,894       (439     4,681       858,457  

Hedging liabilities

    87,364       —         —         —         —         —         (81,971     5,393  

Bonds and promissory notes

    3,452,658       891,172       (1,146,506     (233,045     218,326       122,324       (2,244     3,302,685  

Total

    4,454,380       1,312,481       (1,627,711     (261,186     246,220       121,885       (79,534     4,166,535  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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NOTE 6. INCOME TAXES AND DEFERRED TAXES

The tax rates applicable in the countries in which Arauco operates are 27% in Chile, 30% in Argentina, 34% in Brazil, 25% in Uruguay and 21% in the United States (federal tax).

On September 29, 2014, the Official Gazette enacted 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, 2018 and thereafter, if the Company chooses the application of the partially integrated system.

Subsequently, on February 28, 2016, the Official Gazette enacted 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.

On December 22, 2017, a new law was enacted in the United States that amended several articles of the Income Tax Act. The most relevant amendments of this law include the reduction of the income tax rate, from 35% as to 21% by 2018 fiscal year. This amendment generated a benefit of ThU.S.$ 17,600 for Arauco’s subsidiaries in that country as of December 31, 2017, as a result of the reduction of the net deferred liabilities generated by the reduction of the federal income tax rate.

On December 29, 2017, Law No. 27,430 was enacted in the Official Gazette of Argentina, which amended several articles of the Income Tax Act. The most relevant amendments include the reduction of the federal income tax rate from 35% to 30% by 2018 and 2019 fiscal years, and 25% by 2020. This amendment generated a benefit of ThU.S$ 62,677 for Arauco’s subsidiaries in that country as of December 31, 2017, as a result of the reduction of the net deferred liabilities generated by the reduction of the federal income tax rate.

 

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Deferred Tax Assets

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

 

Deferred Tax Assets

   03-31-2018
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Deferred tax Assets relating to Provisions

     6,996        7,433  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Accrued Liabilities

     9,736        11,267  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Post-Employment benefits

     21,303        19,276  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Property, Plant and equipment

     9,798        11,657  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Financial Instruments

     4,182        4,348  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Tax Loss Carryforward

     72,014        62,706  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Inventories

     7,488        5,941  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Provisions for Income

     6,530        21,354  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

     5,877        5,149  

Intangible revaluation differences

     9,940        10,389  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Other Deductible Temporary Differences

     28,358        27,364  

Total Deferred Tax Assets

     182,222        186,884  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Offsetting presentation

     (172,889      (178,618
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Effect

     9,333        8,266  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Certain subsidiaries of Arauco mainly in Chile, Brazil and Uruguay, as of the date of these interim consolidated financial statements, present tax losses for which we estimate that, given the projection of future profits, will allow the recovery of these assets. The total amount of these tax losses is ThU.S.$251,625 (ThU.S.$216,397 at December 31, 2017), 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.$156,118 (ThU.S.$ 167,862 at December 31, 2017) of non-recoverable tax losses from companies in Uruguay as joint operations based on the participation of Arauco and subsidiaries in USA, for which deferred tax assets have not been recognized. The estimated recovery period exceeds the expiry date of such tax losses.

Deferred Tax Liabilities

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

 

Deferred Tax Liabilities

   03-31-2018
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Property, Plant and Equipment

     851,555        860,498  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Financial Instruments

     15,896        12,684  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Biological Assets

     673,519        676,876  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Inventory

     33,521        32,580  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Prepaid Expenses

     45,960        41,600  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Intangible

     22,243        22,014  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Other Taxable Temporary Differences

     18,875        17,731  

Total Deferred Tax Liabilities

     1,661,569        1,663,983  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Offsetting presentation

     (172,889      (178,618
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Effect

     1,488,680        1,485,365  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The effect of changes in current and deferred tax liabilities related to financial hedging instruments corresponds to a credit of ThU.S.$6,404 at March 31, 2018 (compared to a credit of ThU.S.$4,226 at March 31, 2017), which is presented net in Reserves for Cash Flow Hedges in the Consolidated Statement of changes in Equity.

 

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Reconciliation of deferred tax assets and liabilities

 

     Opening
Balance
01-01-2018
     Deferred tax
Expenses
(Income)
    Deferred tax of
items charged
to other
comprehensive
income
    Increase
(decrease)
Net
exchange
differences
    Closing
balance
03-31-2018
 

Deferred Tax Assets

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

Deferred tax Assets relating to Provisions

     7,433        (427     —         (10     6,996  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Accrued liabilities

     11,267        (1,532     (3     4       9,736  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Post-Employment benefits

     19,276        1,912       100       15       21,303  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Property, Plant and equipment

     11,657        (1,858     —         (1     9,798  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Financial Instruments

     4,348        —         (166     —         4,182  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Tax Loss Carryforward

     62,706        9,504       —         (196     72,014  

Deferred tax assets relating to Inventories

     5,941        1,548       —         (1     7,488  

Deferred tax assets relating to Provisions for Income

     21,354        (14,824     —         —         6,530  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

     5,149        735       —         (7     5,877  

Intangible revaluation differences

     10,389        (406     —         (43     9,940  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Other Deductible Temporary Differences

     27,364        546       —         448       28,358  

Total Deferred Tax Assets

     186,884        (4,802     (69     209       182,222  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     Opening
Balance
01-01-2018
     Deferred tax
Expenses
(Income)
    Deferred tax of
items charged
to other
comprehensive
income
    Increase
(decrease)
Net
exchange
differences
    Closing
balance
03-31-2018
 

Deferred Tax Liabilities

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

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Property, Plant and Equipment

     860,498        (8,648     —         (295     851,555  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Financial Instruments

     12,684        (256     3,468       —         15,896  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Biological Assets

     676,876        (2,840     —         (517     673,519  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Inventory

     32,580        941       —         —         33,521  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Prepaid Expenses

     41,600        4,360       —         —         45,960  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Intangible

     22,014        277       —         (48     22,243  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Other Taxable Temporary Differences

     17,731        1,045       —         99       18,875  

Total Deferred Tax Liabilities

     1,663,983        (5,121     3,468       (761     1,661,569  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

     Opening
Balance
01-01-2017
     Deferred tax
Expenses
(Income)
    Deferred tax of
items charged
to other
comprehensive
income
    Increase
(decrease)
through
Business
Combination
     Increase
(decrease)
Net
exchange
differences
    Closing
balance
12-31-2017
 

Deferred Tax Assets

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

Deferred tax Assets relating to Provisions

     5,771        931       —         726        5       7,433  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Accrued Liabilities

     11,716        (405     —         —          (44     11,267  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Post-Employment benefits

     17,618        2,286       (673     —          45       19,276  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Property, Plant and equipment

     9,806        1,850       —         —          1       11,657  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Financial Instruments

     12,699        1,414       (9,764     —          (1     4,348  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Tax Loss Carryforward

     50,917        7,271       —         6,093        (1,575     62,706  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Inventories

     7,158        (1,435     —         221        (3     5,941  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Provisions for Income

     7,069        (3,697     —         —          —         3,372  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

     4,886        (854     —         1,133        (16     5,149  

Intangible revaluation differences

     10        (954     —         11,333        —         10,389  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Other Deductible Temporary Differences

     30,216        6,943       —         9,134        (948     45,345  

Total Deferred Tax Assets

     157,866        13,350       (10,437     28,640        (2,536     186,883  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     Opening
Balance
01-01-2017
     Deferred tax
Expenses
(Income)
    Deferred tax of
items charged
to other
comprehensive
income
    Increase
(decrease)
through
Business
Combination
     Increase
(decrease)
Net
exchange
differences
    Closing
balance
12-31-2017
 

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        (82,445     —         9,735        (1,684     860,498  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Financial Instruments

     7,186        5,497       —         —          1       12,684  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Biological Assets

     719,577        (79,947     —         37,246        (751     676,876  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Inventory

     31,072        1,508       —         —          —         32,580  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Prepaid Expenses

     42,881        (1,281     —         —          —         41,600  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Intangible

     27,222        (4,880     —         —          (328     22,014  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Other Taxable Temporary Differences

     20,004        (6,730     —         4,467        (10     17,731  

Total Deferred Tax Liabilities

     1,782,834        (168,278     —         52,199        (2,772     1,663,983  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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March 31, 2018

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

 

 

Temporary Differences

The following tables summarize the deductible and taxable temporary differences:

 

     03-31-2018      12-31-2017  

Detail of classes of Deferred Tax Temporary Differences

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

Deferred Tax Assets

     110,208           124,178     

Deferred Tax Assets - Tax loss carryforward

     72,014           62,706     

Deferred Tax Liabilities

        1,661,569           1,663,983  

Total

     182,222        1,661,569        186,884        1,663,983  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     January – March  

Detail of Temporary Difference Income and Loss Amounts

   2018
ThU.S.$
     2017
ThU.S.$
 

Deferred Tax Assets

     (14,306      (11,769

Deferred Tax Assets - Tax loss carryforward

     9,504        22,529  

Deferred Tax Liabilities

     5,121        34,584  

Total

     319        45,344  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income Tax Expense

Income tax expense consists of the following:

 

     January - December  

Income Tax composition

   2018
ThU.S.$
     2017
ThU.S.$
 

Current income tax expense

     (52,355      (20,272

Prior period current income tax adjustments

     646        39  

Other current benefit tax (expenses)

     (451      511  

Current Tax Expense, Net

     (52,160      (19,722

Deferred tax expense relating to origination and reversal of temporary differences

     (9,185      22,815  

Tax benefit arising from previously unrecognized tax loss carryforward

     9,504        22,529  

Total deferred Tax benefit (expense), Net

     319        45,344  

Income Tax benefit (expense), Total

     (51,841      25,622  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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March 31, 2018

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

 

 

The following table presents the current income tax expense detailed by foreign and domestic (Chile) companies at March 31, 2018 and 2017:

 

     January - March  
     2018
ThU.S.$
     2017
ThU.S.$
 

Foreign current income tax expense

     (8,877      (7,016

Domestic current income tax expense

     (43,283      (12,706

Total current income tax expense

     (52,160      (19,722

Foreign deferred tax benefit (expense)

     4,144        8,447  

Domestic deferred tax benefit (expense)

     (3,825      36,897  

Total deferred tax benefit (expense)

     319        45,344  

Total tax benefit (expense)

     (51,841      25,622  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

The reconciliation of income tax expense is as follows:

 

     January - March  

Reconciliation of Income tax from Statutory Rate to Effective Tax Rate

   2018
ThU.S.$
    2017
ThU.S.$
 

Statutory domestic (Chile) income tax rate

     27     25.5

Tax Expense at statutory tax rate

     (67,380     18,078  

Tax effect of foreign tax rates

     (3     333  

Tax effect of revenues exempt from taxation

     18,623       13,655  

Tax effect of not deductible expenses

     (6,365     (10,423

Tax effect of Previously Unrecognized Tax Benefit in the Statements of Profit or Loss

     248       —    

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

     —         657  

Tax rate effect of adjustments for current tax of prior periods

     646       39  

Other tax rate effects

     2,390       3,283  

Total adjustments to tax expense at applicable tax rate

     15,539       7,544  

Tax benefit (expense) at effective tax rate

     (51,841     25,622  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

NOTE 7. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

 

     03-31-2018      12-31-2017  

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Construction work in progress

     682,001        597,351  

Land

     1,003,819        1,008,310  

Buildings

     2,109,632        2,135,201  

Plant and equipment

     3,040,336        3,112,755  

Information technology equipment

     21,412        22,665  

Fixtures and fittings

     11,725        12,297  

Motor vehicles

     15,196        15,959  

Other property, plant and equipment

     131,076        129,761  

Total Net

     7,015,197        7,034,299  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross

     

Construction work in progress

     682,001        597,351  

Land

     1,003,819        1,008,310  

Buildings

     3,929,383        3,926,157  

Plant and equipment

     6,408,955        6,410,561  

Information technology equipment

     82,344        82,765  

Fixtures and fittings

     40,115        40,388  

Motor vehicles

     51,151        49,756  

Other property, plant and equipment

     159,459        159,720  

Total Gross

     12,357,227        12,275,008  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accumulated depreciation and impairment

     

Buildings

     (1,819,751      (1,790,956

Plant and equipment

     (3,368,619      (3,297,806

Information technology equipment

     (60,932      (60,100

Fixtures and fittings

     (28,390      (28,091

Motor vehicles

     (35,955      (33,797

Other property, plant and equipment

     (28,383      (29,959

Total

     (5,342,030      (5,240,709
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

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

 

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

 

 

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

 

     03-31-2018      12-31-2017  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Amount committed for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment

     126,373        112,924  

 

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

 

 

Reconciliation of Property, Plant and Equipment

The following tables set forth the reconciliation of the carrying amount of property, plant and equipment as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017:

 

Movement of Property, Plant and Equipment

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

Opening Balance 01-01-2018

     597,351       1,008,310       2,135,201       3,112,755       22,665       12,297       15,959       129,761       7,034,299  

Changes

                  

Additions

     103,680       3       1,356       3,290       123       17       42       6,764       115,275  

Disposals

     —         (321     (961     (139     —         —         —         (109     (1,530

Retirements

     (2     (4,238     (124     (535     (5     (1     (119     (4,822     (9,846

Depreciation

     —         —         (30,913     (77,665     (1,433     (603     (990     (834     (112,438

Impairment loss recognized in profit or loss

     —         —         97       (6,400     5       1       —         —         (6,297

Increase (decrease) through net exchange differences

     (322     (924     (13     (3,042     (10     (9     (36     (67     (4,423

Reclassification of assets held for sale

     —         —         157       —         —         —         —         —         157  

Increase (decrease) through transfers from construction in progress

     (18,706     989       4,832       12,072       67       23       340       383       —    

Total changes

     84,650       (4,491     (25,569     (72,419     (1,253     (572     (763     1,315       (19,102

Closing balance 03-31-2018

     682,001       1,003,819       2,109,632       3,040,336       21,412       11,725       15,196       131,076       7,015,197  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Movement of Property, Plant and Equipment

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

Opening Balance 01-01-2017

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

Changes

                  

Additions

     440,394       277       12,932       65,938       787       556       2,161       10,788       533,833  

Acquisitions through business combinations

     3,460       4,009       17,214       46,415       164       986       241       2,022       74,511  

Disposals

     —         (1,878     (48     (5,492     (26     (26     (292     (262     (8,024

Retirements

     (1,585     (75     (3,809     (3,900     (4     (29     (127     (7,211     (16,740

Depreciation

     —         —         (125,692     (311,819     (6,080     (2,268     (3,546     (5,421     (454,826

Impairment loss recognized in profit or loss

     (208     —         (769     (8,271     (5     (310     —         (338     (9,901

Increase (decrease) through net exchange differences

     290       (2,728     961       (2,394     51       (31     67       69       (3,715

Reclassification of assets held for sale

     (418     —         —         84       —         —         —         —         (334

Increase (decrease) through transfers from construction in progress

     (165,613     17,255       64,681       75,846       3,624       3,539       597       71       —    

Total changes

     276,320       16,860       (34,530     (143,593     (1,489     2,417       (899     (282     114,804  

Closing balance 12-31-2017

     597,351       1,008,310       2,135,201       3,112,755       22,665       12,297       15,959       129,761       7,034,299  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2018

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

 

 

The depreciation expense for the period ending March 31, 2018 and 2017 is as follows:

 

     January-March  

Depreciation for the year

   2018
ThU.S.$
     2017
ThU.S.$
 

Cost of sales

     95,023        96,065  

Administrative expenses

     3,909        4,148  

Other expenses

     347        1,202  

Total

     99,279        101,415  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

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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March 31, 2018

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NOTE 8. LEASES

Arauco acting as lessee

 

     03-31-2018      12-31-2017  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Property, Plant and Equipment under finance leases

     109,387        116,534  

Plant and equipment

     109,387        116,534  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Reconciliation of Financial Lease Minimum Payments:

 

     03-31-2018  

Periods

   Present Value
ThU.S.$
 

Less than one year

     42,498  

Between one and five years

     63,124  

More than five years

     —    

Total

     105,622  
  

 

 

 
  

 

 

 
     12-31-2017  

Periods

   Present Value
ThU.S.$
 

Less than one year

     44,341  

Between one and five years

     68,035  

More than five years

     —    

Total

     112,376  
  

 

 

 

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:

 

     03-31-2018  

Periods

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

Less than one year

     1,737        69        1,668  

Between one and five years

     1,201        —          1,201  

More than five years

     —          —          —    

Total

     2,938        69        2,869  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     12-31-2017  

Periods

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

Less than one year

     12,001        69        11,932  

Between one and five years

     1,174        —          1,174  

More than five years

     —          —          —    

Total

     13,175        69        13,106  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

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

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

NOTE 9. REVENUE

 

     January - March  

Classes of revenue

   2018
ThU.S.$
     2017
ThU.S.$
 

Revenue from sales of goods

     1,437,879        1,206,594  

Revenue from rendering of services

     26,775        27,142  

Total

     1,464,654        1,233,736  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The reportable segments revenues by business area and by geographical area are presented in Note 24.

 

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NOTE 10. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Classes of Benefits and Expenses by Employee

 

     January-March  
     2018
ThU.S.$
    2017
ThU.S.$
 

Employee expenses

     142,786       132,290  

Wages and salaries

     131,417       127,448  

Severance indemnities

     11,369       4,842  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     03-31-2018     12-31-2017  

Discount rate

     5.06     5.11

Inflation

     2.75     2.77

Annual rate of wage growth

     5.22     5.22

Mortality rate (1)

     RV-2014       RV-2014  

 

Sensitivities to assumptions

   2018
ThU.S.$
 

Discount rate

  

Increase in 100 bps

     (4,910

Decrease in 100 bps

     5,739  

Wage growth rates

  

Increase in 100 bps

     5,638  

Decrease in 100 bps

     (4,923

The following tables set forth the balances and the reconciliation of the present value of severance indemnities obligations as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017:

 

     03-31-2018      12-31-2017  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Current

     6,322        5,730  

Non-current

     72,863        66,033  

Total

     79,185        71,763  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Reconciliation of the present value of severance indemnities obligations

   03-31-2018
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Opening balance

     71,763        65,328  

Current service cost

     1,172        5,583  

Interest cost

     932        3,208  

(Gains) losses from changes in actuarial assumptions

     1,852        (3,711

Actuarial gains and losses arising from experience

     (1,534      1,212  

Benefits paid

     (1,789      (5,654

Past service cost

     5,423        —    

Increase (decrease) for foreign currency exchange rates changes

     1,366        5,792  

Closing balance

     79,185        71,763  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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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.

 

     03-31-2018      12-31-2017  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Total Current Assets

     2,865,794        2,770,363  

Cash and Cash Equivalents

     493,658        589,886  

U.S Dollar

     337,353        501,352  

Euros

     11,420        4,306  

Brazilian Real

     35,171        47,314  

Argentine Pesos

     5,712        10,038  

Other currencies

     2,210        3,685  

Chilean Pesos

     101,792        23,191  

Other current financial assets

     2,963        3,504  

U.S Dollar

     2,963        3,497  

Argentine Pesos

     —          —    

Other currencies

        7  

Other current non-financial assets

     184,472        129,837  

U.S Dollar

     94,421        48,632  

Euros

     67        104  

Brazilian Real

     20,337        17,158  

Argentine Pesos

     5,472        5,832  

Other currencies

     5,912        5,306  

Chilean Pesos

     58,263        52,805  

Trade and other current receivables

     939,535        814,412  

U.S Dollar

     690,114        550,674  

Euros

     19,151        20,498  

Brazilian Real

     76,556        89,673  

Argentine Pesos

     28,417        26,863  

Other currencies

     22,027        17,702  

Chilean Pesos

     101,129        106,442  

U.F.

     2,141        2,560  

Accounts receivable from related companies

     8,452        3,488  

U.S Dollar

     754        726  

Brazilian Real

     336        171  

Chilean Pesos

     7,362        2,192  

U.F.

     —          399  

Current Inventories

     905,360        868,462  

U.S Dollar

     831,520        809,689  

Brazilian Real

     73,840        58,773  

Current biological assets

     305,210        307,796  

U.S Dollar

     270,374        270,761  

Brazilian Real

     34,836        37,035  

Current tax assets

     22,797        49,471  

U.S Dollar

     5,056        7,769  

Brazilian Real

     5,762        6,721  

Argentine Pesos

     27        —    

Other currencies

     3,366        3,188  

Chilean Pesos

     8,586        31,793  

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

     3,347        3,507  

U.S Dollar

     2,678        2,835  

Brazilian Real

     669        672  

 

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

 

 

     03-31-2018      12-31-2017  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Total Non-Current Assets

     11,280,281        11,224,237  

Other non-current financial assets

     105,994        56,600  

U.S Dollar

     105,994        56,600  

Other non-current non-financial assets

     121,342        121,521  

U.S Dollar

     105,191        104,711  

Brazilian Real

     6,129        4,629  

Argentine Pesos

     9,034        11,303  

Other currencies

     801        693  

Chilean Pesos

     187        185  

Trade and other non-current receivables

     18,302        16,040  

U.S Dollar

     8,001        4,247  

Brazilian Real

     1,830        3,345  

Other currencies

     4,326        —    

Chilean Pesos

     4,145        6,692  

U.F.

        1,756  

Accounts receivable from related companies, non-current

     542        1,056  

U.F.

     542        1,056  

Investments accounted for using equity method

     377,416        368,772  

U.S Dollar

     131,587        130,276  

Euros

     195,306        185,410  

Brazilian Real

     50,517        53,080  

Chilean Pesos

     6        6  

Intangible assets other than goodwill

     89,544        88,615  

U.S Dollar

     87,955        87,007  

Brazilian Real

     1,502        1,516  

Chilean Pesos

     87        92  

Goodwill

     69,731        69,922  

U.S Dollar

     42,594        42,656  

Brazilian Real

     27,137        27,266  

Property, plant and equipment

     7,015,197        7,034,299  

U.S Dollar

     6,436,792        6,443,081  

Brazilian Real

     571,833        585,202  

Chilean Pesos

     6,572        6,016  

Non-current biological assets

     3,472,881        3,459,146  

U.S Dollar

     2,954,644        2,934,819  

Brazilian Real

     518,237        524,327  

Deferred tax assets

     9,332        8,266  

U.S Dollar

     4,992        4,319  

Brazilian Real

     4,017        3,622  

Other currencies

     31        32  

Chilean Pesos

     292        293  

 

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March 31, 2018

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

 

 

     Up to 90
days
ThU.S.$
     03-31-2018
From 91
days to 1
year
ThU.S.$
     Total
ThU.S.$
     Up to 90
days
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2017
From 91
days to 1
year
ThU.S.$
     Total
ThU.S.$
 

Total Liabilities, current

     989,770        399,724        1,389,494        1,045,364        354,030        1,399,394  

Other current financial liabilities

     109,010        392,036        501,046        148,778        351,566        500,344  

U.S Dollar

     71,428        341,358        412,786        134,125        284,293        418,418  

Brazilian Real

     547        6,292        6,839        2,383        4,660        7,043  

Argentine Pesos

     1,408        3,799        5,207        1,508        4,116        5,624  

Chilean Pesos

     35,627        40,587        76,214        10,762        58,497        69,259  

U.F.

                 

Bank Loans

     53,431        336,822        390,253        110,700        282,172        392,872  

U.S Dollar

     52,884        330,530        383,414        108,317        277,512        385,829  

Brazilian Real

     547        6,292        6,839        2,383        4,660        7,043  

Financial Leases

     9,885        32,613        42,498        9,928        34,413        44,341  

Chilean Pesos

     1,408        3,799        5,207        1,508        4,116        5,624  

U.F.

     8,477        28,814        37,291        8,420        30,297        38,717  

Other Loans

     45,694        22,601        68,295        28,150        34,981        63,131  

U.S Dollar

     18,544        10,828        29,372        25,808        6,781        32,589  

U.F.

     27,150        11,773        38,923        2,342        28,200        30,542  

Trade and other current payables

     585,347        20        585,367        717,342        4        717,346  

U.S Dollar

     160,129        —          160,129        193,562        —          193,562  

Euros

     10,162        —          10,162        9,099        —          9,099  

Brazilian Real

     57,489        —          57,489        124,917        —          124,917  

Argentine Pesos

     20,344        —          20,344        29,243        —          29,243  

Other currencies

     9,382        —          9,382        4,936        —          4,936  

Chilean Pesos

     301,842        20        301,862        333,525        4        333,529  

U.F.

     25,999        —          25,999        22,060        —          22,060  

Accounts payable to related companies

     9,330        —          9,330        11,208        —          11,208  

U.S Dollar

     2,515        —          2,515        1,354        —          1,354  

Chilean Pesos

     6,815        —          6,815        9,854        —          9,854  

Other current provisions

     2,614        —          2,614        2,728        —          2,728  

U.S Dollar

     629        —          629        622        —          622  

Brazilian Real

     1,985        —          1,985        2,106        —          2,106  

Current tax liabilities

     37,958        1,167        39,125        6,361        1,727        8,088  

U.S Dollar

     618        —          618        283        —          283  

Euros

     156        —          156        158        —          158  

Argentine Pesos

     —          —          —          46        —          46  

Other currencies

     327        —          327        479        —          479  

Chilean Pesos

     36,857        1,167        38,024        5,395        1,727        7,122  

Current provisions for employee benefits

     5,440        882        6,322        5,595        135        5,730  

Chilean Pesos

     5,440        882        6,322        5,595        135        5,730  

Other current non-financial liabilities

     240,071        5,619        245,690        153,352        598        153,950  

U.S Dollar

     195,841        4,600        200,441        119,309        582        119,891  

Euros

     62        —          62        77        —          77  

Brazilian Real

     23,568        —          23,568        18,016        —          18,016  

Argentine Pesos

     3,455        —          3,455        3,215        —          3,215  

Other currencies

     4,593        —          4,593        3,906        —          3,906  

Chilean Pesos

     12,532        1,019        13,551        8,809        16        8,825  

U.F.

     20        —          20        20        —          20  

 

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March 31, 2018

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

 

 

     03-31-2018      12-31-2017  
     From 13
months to 5
years
ThU.S.$
     More than
5 years
ThU.S.$
     Total
ThU.S.$
     From 13
months to 5
years
ThU.S.$
     More than
5 years
ThU.S.$
     Total
ThU.S.$
 

Total non-current liabilities

     2,579,677        2,935,547        5,515,224        3,025,553        2,452,760        5,478,313  

Other non-current financial liabilities

     1,452,624        2,349,911        3,802,535        1,455,641        2,322,926        3,778,567  

U.S Dollar

     961,542        1,517,836        2,479,378        970,631        1,508,999        2,479,630  

Brazilian Real

     14,183        —          14,183        16,506        —          16,506  

Chilean Pesos

     8,830        —          8,830        9,839        —          9,839  

U.F.

     468,069        832,075        1,300,144        458,665        813,927        1,272,592  

Bank Loans

     320,888        146,278        467,166        327,424        138,161        465,585  

U.S Dollar

     306,705        146,278        452,983        310,918        138,161        449,079  

Brazilian Real

     14,183        —          14,183        16,506        —          16,506  

Financial Leases

     63,124        —          63,124        68,035        —          68,035  

Chilean Pesos

     8,830        —          8,830        9,839        —          9,839  

U.F.

     54,294        —          54,294        58,196        —          58,196  

Other Loans

     1,068,612        2,203,633        3,272,245        1,060,182        2,184,765        3,244,947  

U.S Dollar

     654,837        1,371,558        2,026,395        659,713        1,370,838        2,030,551  

U.F.

     413,775        832,075        1,245,850        400,469        813,927        1,214,396  

Other non-current provisions

     35,640        —          35,640        36,008        —          36,008  

U.S Dollar

     11        —          11        7        —          7  

Brazilian Real

     4,755        —          4,755        4,682        —          4,682  

Argentine Pesos

     30,874        —          30,874        31,316        —          31,316  

Chilean Pesos

     —          —          —          3        —          3  

Deferred tax liabilities

     904,275        584,405        1,488,680        1,355,531        129,834        1,485,365  

U.S Dollar

     798,977        584,405        1,383,382        1,247,096        129,834        1,376,930  

Brazilian Real

     105,298        —          105,298        108,435        —          108,435  

Non-current provisions for employee benefits

     71,632        1,231        72,863        66,033        —          66,033  

Other currencies

     144        —          144        129        —          129  

Chilean Pesos

     71,488        1,231        72,719        65,904        —          65,904  

Other non-current non-financial liabilities

     115,506        —          115,506        112,340        —          112,340  

U.S Dollar

     14        —          14        13        —          13  

Brazilian Real

     115,158        —          115,158        111,634        —          111,634  

Argentine Pesos

     117        —          117        480        —          480  

Chilean Pesos

     217        —          217        213        —          213  

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

Arauco Industria de Paineis Ltda.

   Brazil    Brazilian Real

Empreendimentos Florestais Santa Cruz Ltda.

   Brazil    Brazilian Real

Mahal Empreendimentos e Participacoes S.A.

   Brazil    Brazilian Real

Investigaciones Forestales Bioforest S.A.

   Chile    Chilean Pesos

Consorcio Protección Fitosanitaria Forestal S.A.

   Chile    Chilean Pesos

Forestal Nuestra Señora del Carmen S.A.

   Argentina    Argentine Pesos

Forestal Talavera S.A.

   Argentina    Argentine Pesos

Greeneagro S.A.

   Argentina    Argentine Pesos

Leasing Forestal S.A.

   Argentina    Argentine Pesos

Savitar S.A.

   Argentina    Argentine Pesos

Flakeboard Company Limited

   Canada    Canadian Dollar

 

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

 

 

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

 

     January - March  
     2018      2017  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

     (3,404      12,934  

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

     (2,232      12,267  

Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.

     (1,284      3,346  

Sonae Arauco S.A.

     4,227        2,167  

Arauco Argentina S.A.

     (264      1,011  

Flakeboard Company Limited

     (2,364      1,102  

Others

     110        58  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total reserve of exchange differences on translation

     (5,211      32,885  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Effect of foreign exchange rates changes

 

     January-March  
     2018      2017  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

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

     1,049        1,461  

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

     (5,525      33,721  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

NOTE 12. BORROWING COSTS

Arauco capitalizes interest at effective rate on current investment projects.

 

     January - March  
     2018     2017  
     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$  

Property, plant and equipment capitalized cost

    

Property, plant and equipment capitalized interest cost rate

     4.90     5.10

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

     2,506       256  

NOTE 13. RELATED PARTIES

Related Party Disclosures

Related parties are those entities defined in IAS 24 and under the rules of the Superintendency of Securities and Insurance (current Chilean Commission for the Financial Market) 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, direct and indirectly, are Mrs. Maria Noseda Zambra de Angelini (who passed away on April 15, 2018), Mr. Roberto Angelini Rossi and Mrs. Patricia Angelini Rossi.

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

Empresas Copec S.A.

 

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Compensation to Key Management Personnel

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

Pricing Strategy Terms and Conditions Corresponding to Transactions with Related Parties

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

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

 

               Functional    % Ownership interest
03-31-2018
     % Ownership interest
12-31-2017
 
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      1.0681        98.9309        99.9990        1.1624        98.8366        99.9990  
-   

Arauco Europe Cooperatief U.A.

   Netherlands    U.S. Dollar      0.5689        99.4301        99.9990        0.5689        99.4301        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        9.9971        90.0021        99.9992  
-   

Arauco Industria de Paineis Ltda.

   Brazil    Brazilian Real      —          99.9990        99.9990        —          99.9990        99.9990  
-   

Arauco Middle East DMCC

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

Arauco Nutrientes Naturales SPA

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

Arauco Panels USA, LLC

   USA    U.S. Dollar      —          99.9990        99.9990        —          99.9990        99.9990  
-   

Arauco Perú S.A.

   Peru    U.S. Dollar      0.0013        99.9977        99.9990        0.0013        99.9977        99.9990  
-   

Arauco Wood Products, Inc.

   USA    U.S. Dollar      0.0004        99.9986        99.9990        0.0004        99.9986        99.9990  
-   

Araucomex S.A. de C.V.

   Mexico    U.S. Dollar      0.0005        99.9985        99.9990        0.0005        99.9985        99.9990  
96657900-5   

Consorcio Protección Fitosanitaria Forestal S.A.

   Chile    Chilean Pesos      —          57.1031        57.1031        —          57.5223        57.5223  
-   

Empreendimentos Florestais Santa Cruz Ltda.

   Brazil    Brazilian Real      —          99.9795        99.9795        —          99.9795        99.9795  
-   

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      —          98.4922        98.4922        —          98.4826        98.4826  
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        —          99.9961        99.9961  
-   

Novo Oeste Gestao de Ativos Florestais S.A.

   Brazil    Brazilian Real      —          99.9991        99.9991        —          99.9991        99.9991  
-   

Savitar S.A.

   Argentina    Argentine pesos      —          99.9841        99.9841        —          99.9841        99.9841  
76375371-9   

Servicios Aéreos Forestales Ltda.

   Chile    U.S. Dollar      0.0100        99.9890        99.9990        0.0100        99.9890        99.9990  
96637330-K   

Servicios Logísticos Arauco S.A.

   Chile    U.S. Dollar      45.0000        54.9997        99.9997        45.0000        54.9997        99.9997  

 

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March 31, 2018

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.

 

Company Name

  

Country

  

Functional Currency

Eufores S.A.

   Uruguay    U.S. Dollar

Celulosa y Energía Punta Pereira S.A.

   Uruguay    U.S. Dollar

Zona Franca Punta Pereira S.A.

   Uruguay    U.S. Dollar

Forestal Cono Sur S.A.

   Uruguay    U.S. Dollar

Stora Enso Uruguay S.A.

   Uruguay    U.S. Dollar

El Esparragal Asociación Agraria de R.L.

   Uruguay    U.S. Dollar

Ongar S.A.

   Uruguay    U.S. Dollar

Terminal Logística e Industrial M’Bopicua S.A.

   Uruguay    U.S. Dollar

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

Employee Benefits for Key Management Personnel

 

     January - March  
     2018
ThU.S.$
     2017
ThU.S.$
 

Salaries and bonuses

     17,629        12,259  

Per diem compensation to members of the Board of Directors

     670        561  

Termination benefits

     7,248        1,436  

Total

     25,547        14,256  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Related Party Receivables, Current

 

Name of Related Party

   Tax ID No.    Nature of Relationship    Country    Currency    Maturity    03-31-2018
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Forestal Mininco S.A.

   91.440.000-7    Common Stockholder    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days      21        25  

Eka Chile S.A.

   99.500.140-3    Joint Venture    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days      2.732        2,027  

Forestal del Sur S.A.

   79.825.060-4    Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days      4.077        4  

Unilin Arauco Pisos Ltda.

   —      Joint Venture    Brazil    Brazilian Real    30 days      336        171  

Colbún S.A.

   96.505.760-9    Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days      —          136  

CMPC Celulosa S.A.

   96.532.330-9    Common Stockholder    Chile    Chilean pesos    —        1        —    

Depósitos Portuarios Lirquén S.A.

   96.871.870-3    Subsidiary of an
Associate
   Chile    U.S. Dollar    30 days      1     

Fundación Educacional Arauco

   71.625.000-8    Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days      531        —    

Fundación Acerca Redes

   65.097.218-K    Parent company is
founder and
contributor
   Chile    U.S. Dollar    30 days      753        726  

Compañía Puerto de Coronel S.A.

   79.895.330-3    Subsidiary of an
Associate
   Chile    U.F.    —        —          399  

TOTAL

                    8,452        3,488  
                 

 

 

    

 

 

 

Related Party Receivables, Non-Current

 

Name of Related Party

   Tax ID No.    Nature of Relationship    Country    Currency    Maturity    03-31-2018
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Compañía Puerto de Coronel S.A.

   79.895.330-3    Subsidiary of
an Associate
   Chile    U.F.    —        —          528  

Compañía Puerto de Coronel S.A.

   79.895.330-3    Subsidiary of
an Associate
   Chile    U.F.    Jan-20      542        528  

TOTAL

                    542        1,056  
                 

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Related Party Payables, Current

 

Name of Related party

   Tax ID No.    Nature of Relationship    Country    Currency    Maturity    03-31-2018
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Compañía de Petróleos de Chile S.A.

   99.520.000-7    Common controlling
parent
   Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days      6,283        8,837  

Abastible S.A.

   91.806.000-6    Controlling Parent’s
Subsidiary
   Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days      249        545  

Fundación Educacional Arauco

   71.625.000-8    Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos    —        —          54  

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

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

Portaluppi, Guzman y Bezanilla Asesorías Ltda.

   78.096.080-9    Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days      120        146  

Empresa Nacional de Telecomunicaciones S.A.

   92.580.000-7    Common
Stockholder
   Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days      97        137  

Servicios Corporativos Sercor S.A.

   96.925.430-1    Subsidiary of the
Associate
   Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days      7        29  

Puerto Lirquén S.A.

   96.959.030-1    Subsidiary of the
Associate
   Chile    U.S. Dollar    30 days      1,550        1,354  

Compañía Puerto de Coronel S.A.

   79.895.330-3    Subsidiary of the
Associate
   Chile    U.S. Dollar    30 days      928        —    

Adm.Estaciones de Servicio Serco Ltda.

   79.689.550-0    Common controlling
parent
   Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days      1        1  

Proveedora Industrial Minera Andina S.A.

   93.305.000-9    Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days      5     

Colbún Transmisión S.A.

   76.218.856-2    Common director    Chile    U.S. Dollar    30 days      37     

Adm. de Ventas al Detalle Arco Prime Ltda.

   77.215.640-5    Common controlling
parent
   Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days      1        14  

Elemental S.A.

   76.659.730-0    Indirect associate of
controlling parent
   Chile    Chilean pesos    —        —          4  

Woodtech S.A.

   76.724.000-7    Indirect associate of
controlling parent
   Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days      50        86  

TOTAL

                    9,330        11,208  

 

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Related Party Transactions

Purchases

 

Name of Related Party

   Tax ID No.    Nature of Relationship    Country    Currency    Transaction
Descriptions
   03-31-2018
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Abastible S.A.

   91.806.000-6    Common controlling
parent
   Chile    Chilean pesos    Fuel      763        3,115  

Compañía de Petróleos de Chile S.A.

   99.520.000-7    Common controlling
parent
   Chile    Chilean pesos    Fuel and other      16,966        66,789  

Compañía Puerto de Coronel S.A.

   79.895.330-3    Subsidiary of the
Associate
   Chile    U.S. Dollar    Transport and
stowage
     2,881        9,986  

Puerto Lirquén S.A.

   96.959.030-1    Subsidiary of the
Associate
   Chile    U.S. Dollar    Port services      2,117        6,956  

EKA Chile S.A.

   99.500.140-3    Joint Venture    Chile    Chilean pesos    Sodium chlorate      9,669        44,055  

Forestal del Sur S.A.

   79.825.060-4    Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos    Wood and ships      478        1,310  

Portaluppi, Guzman y Bezanilla Asesorías Ltda.

   78.096.080-9    Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos    Legal services      277        1,496  

Empresa Nacional de Telecomunicaciones S.A.

   92.580.000-7    Common
Stockholder
   Chile    Chilean pesos    Telephone services      215        460  

CMPC Maderas S.A.

   95.304.000-K    Common
Stockholder
   Chile    Chilean pesos    Wood and logs      48        330  

Colbún Transmisión S.A.

   76.218.856-2    Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos    Electrical Power      114        389  

Woodtech S.A.

   76.724.000-7    Indirect associate of
controlling parent
   Chile    Chilean pesos    Wood volumen
measurement
services
     185        2,239  

Inversiones Siemel S.A.

   94.082.000-6    Common
Stockholder
   Chile    Chilean pesos    Rentals      86        596  

CMPC Celulosa S.A.

   96.532.330-9    Common
Stockholder
   Chile    Chilean pesos    Others purchases      —          965  

 

Sales

 

                    

Name of Related Party

   Tax ID No.    Nature of Relationship    Country    Currency    Transaction
Descriptions
   03-31-2018
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Compañía de Petróleos de Chile S.A.

   99.520.000-7    Common controlling
parent
   Chile    Chilean pesos    Charter Services      75        202  

Colbún S.A.

   96.505.760-9    Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos    Electrical Power      —          1,128  

EKA Chile S.A.

   99.500.140-3    Joint venture    Chile    Chilean pesos    Electrical Power      6,597        19,182  

Forestal del Sur S.A.

   79.825.060-4    Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos    Harvesting
services, Wood
and chips
     6,587        25,322  

Unilin Arauco Pisos Ltda.

   —      Joint venture    Brazil    Brazilian
Real
   Wood      696        2,966  

 

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NOTE 14. INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

At March 31, 2018 there were no new investments to report.

On December 6, 2017, the subsidiary Arauco do Brasil S.A. acquired all the equity rights of Masisa do Brasil Ltda. (currently Arauco Industria de Paineis Ltda.) for ThU.S.$ 32,698. During December 2017, Arauco paid ThU.S.$ 15,918. Subsequently, in February 2018, the balance of ThU.S$ 16,780 was paid. The main assets acquired consist of 2 industrial complexes that will permit Arauco an installed capacity of approximately 10 million m3.

Arauco recognized the acquisition of Arauco Industria de Paineis Ltda. on the basis of the information available at the date of the transaction, performing a preliminary determination of the allocation of fair values in the acquisition of this Company. The recorded assets and liabilities are considered provisional amounts and may be adjusted during the measurement period of this acquisition, in order to reflect new information obtained regarding facts and circumstances existing as of the date of acquisition which, had they been known, would have affected the measurements of the amounts recorded by that date. The measurement period will not exceed the term of one year, from the acquisition date.

The table below shows the fair values of assets and liabilities at the date of the transaction:

 

ARAUCO INDUSTRIA DE PAINEIS LTDA.

   12-06-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Cash and cash equivalent

     4,345  

Trade and other current receivables

     49,715  

Inventories

     23,331  

Property, plant and equipment

     68,321  

Other assets

     27,012  

Total assets

     172,724  

Other financial liabilities, current and non-current

     43,218  

Trade and other payables

     26,437  

Other liabilities

     70,371  

Total liabilities

     140,026  
  

 

 

 

The following table shows revenue and net profit recognized at the acquisition day:

 

ARAUCO INDUSTRIA DE PAINEIS LTDA.

   12-01-2017  al 12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Revenue

     11,830  

Net loss

     (1,376
  

 

 

 

The following shows income from ordinary activities and results of Arauco as though the acquisition date had been as of the beginning of the annual period:

 

CELULOSA ARAUCO Y CONSTITUCIÓN S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

   January-December 2017
ThU.S.$
 

Revenue

     5,395,859  

Net profit

     261,776  
  

 

 

 

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

 

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NOTE 15. INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES

At March 31, 2018 there were no new investments in associates to report.

The following tables set forth information about Investments in associates.

 

Name    Puertos y Logística S.A.
Country    Chile
Functional Currency    U.S. Dollar
Corporate purpose    Docking and warehousing operations for proprietary and third party use, cargo of all classes of goods, as well, as warehousing and transport operations.
Ownership interest (%)    20.2767%
   03-31-2018    12-31-2017
Carrying amount    ThU.S.$62,426    ThU.S.$62,225
Name    Inversiones Puerto Coronel S.A.
Country    Chile
Functional Currency    U.S. Dollar
Corporate purpose    Investments in movables and real estate, acquisition of companies, securities and investment instruments, investment management and development and/or participation in all kind of businesses and companies related to industrial, shipping, forestry and commercial activities.
Ownership interest (%)    50.0000%
   03-31-2018    12-31-2017
Carrying amount    ThU.S.$48,153    ThU.S.$47,619
Name    Servicios Corporativos Sercor S.A.
Country    Chile
Functional Currency    Chilean Pesos
Corporate purpose    Consulting services related to business management to Boards of Directors and Senior Management of all Arauco’s entities.
Ownership interest (%)    20.0000%
   03-31-2018    12-31-2017
Carrying amount    ThU.S.$226    ThU.S.$191
Name    Genómica Forestal S.A.
Country    Chile
Functional Currency    Chilean Pesos
Corporate purpose    Developing forestry genomics, through the use of biotechnological, molecular and bioinformatics tools with the purpose of strengthening genetic programs so as to improve the competitive position of the Chilean forestry industry for priority tree species.
Ownership interest (%)    25.0000%
   03-31-2018    12-31-2017
Carrying amount    ThU.S.$(4)    ThU.S.$(4)

 

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Name    Consorcio Tecnológico Bioenercel S.A.
Country    Chile
Functional Currency    Chilean Pesos
Corporate purpose    Developing of technologies which will promote the development of a biofuels industry in Chile, obtained from lingo-cellulosic materials. The future execution of this sustainable project is financed by the Innova Chile Committee.
Ownership interest (%)    20.0000%
   03-31-2018    12-31-2017
Carrying amount    ThU.S.$6    ThU.S.$6
Name    Vale do Corisco S.A.
Country    Brazil
Functional Currency    Brazilian Real
Corporate purpose    Management of forestry activities.
Ownership interest (%)    49.0000%
   03-31-2018    12-31-2017
Carrying amount    ThU.S.$46,431    ThU.S.$48,921

 

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Summarized Financial Information of Associates

 

     Assets  

03-31-2018

   Puertos y
Logística
S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Inversiones Puerto
Coronel S.A.
ThU.S.$
     Serv.Corporativos
Sercor 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

     98,475       29        4,721       3,518       5        25       106,773  

Non-current

     583,004       97,007        795       125,126       45        24       806,001  

Total

     681,479       97,036        5,516       128,644       50        49       912,774  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     Liabilities  
     Puertos y
Logística
S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Inversiones Puerto
Coronel S.A.
ThU.S.$
     Serv.Corporativos
Sercor 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

     43,220       82        3,787       350       —          14       47,453  

Non-current

     330,388       —          599       33,536       5        50       364,578  

Equity

     307,871       96,954        1,130       94,758       45        (15     500,743  

Total

     681,479       97,036        5,516       128,644       50        49       912,774  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
03-31-2018                                             

Revenues

     34,503       4,852        1,334       2,326       —          —         43,015  

Expenses

     (35,878     —          (1,197     (2,423     —          —         (39,498

Profit or loss (continuing operations)

     (1,375     4,852        137       (97     —          —         3,517  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income

     1,868          —         99,367       —          —         101,235  

Total comprehensive income

     493       4,852        (35     99,270       —          —         104,580  

Dividends

     —         —          —           —          —         —    
     Assets  

12-31-2017

   Puertos y
Logística
S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Inversiones Puerto
Coronel S.A.
ThU.S.$
     Serv.Corporativos
Sercor 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

     92,816       29        4,296       6,384       5        25       103,555  

Non-current

     590,309       97,072        769       126,215       45        24       814,434  

Total

     683,125       97,101        5,065       132,599       50        49       917,989  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     Liabilities  
     Puertos y
Logística
S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Inversiones Puerto
Coronel S.A.
ThU.S.$
     Serv.Corporativos
Sercor 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

     44,564       82        3,219       123       —          14       48,002  

Non-current

     331,681       —          871       32,636       5        50       365,243  

Equity

     306,880       97,019        975       99,840       45        (15     504,744  

Total

     683,125       97,101        5,065       132,599       50        49       917,989  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
03-31-2017                                             

Revenues

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

Expenses

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

Profit or loss (continuing operations)

     3,939       1,138        2,140       2,829       —          —         10,046  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income

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

Total Comprehensive income

     3,106       1,138        2,140       341,659       —          —         348,043  

Dividends

     —         —          —         —         —          —         —    

Reconciliation of Investment in Associates and Joint Ventures

 

     03-31-2018
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Opening balance as of January 1

     368,772        446,548  

Changes

     

Share of profit (loss) in investment in associates

     171        4,855  

Share of profit (loss) in investment in joint ventures

     5,674        12,162  

Dividends Received, Investments in Associates

     (2,211      (8,586

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

     3,984        22,726  

Other increase (decrease) in investment and associates and joint Ventures (*)

     1,026        (108,933

Total changes

     8,644        (77,776

Ending balance

     377,416        368,772  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*) In May 2017, Arauco’s associate Florestal Vale do Corisco S.A. performed a return of capital to its shareholders. This transaction did not generate effects in the Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss nor modified Arauco’s shareholding in Florestal Vale do Corisco S.A.

 

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March 31, 2018

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

 

 

     03-31-2018
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Carrying amount of associates accounted for using equity method

     157,241        158,772  

Carrying amount of joint ventures accounted for using equity method

     220,175        209,805  

Total investment accounted for using equity method

     377,416        368,577  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

NOTE 16. INTERESTS IN JOINT ARRANGEMENTS

Investments and contributions made

As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, 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.

Arauco holds a 50% interest in Sonae Arauco, which subsidiary produces and commercializes 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.

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.

 

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March 31, 2018

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

 

 

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

 

     03-31-2018      12-31-2017  

Celulosa y Energía Punta Pereira S.A.

(Uruguay)

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

Current

     263,242        245,103        202,669        186,626  

Non-current

     2,061,821        509,345        2,076,255        586,034  

Equity

     —          1,570,615        —          1,506,264  

Total Joint Arrangement

     2,325,063        2,325,063        2,278,924        2,278,924  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investment

     785,308           753,132     
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

     03-31-2018
ThU.S.$
     03-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Income

     215,649        156,652  

Expenses

     (151,145      (150,462

Joint Arrangement Net Income (Loss)

     64,504        6,190  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     03-31-2018      12-31-2017  

Forestal Cono Sur S.A. (consolidated)

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

Current

     44,217        22,487        33,012        22,582  

Non-current

     166,325        1,940        174,943        2,314  

Equity

     —          186,115        —          183,059  

Total Joint Arrangement

     210,542        210,542        207,955        207,955  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investment

     93,058           91,530     
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

     03-31-2018
ThU.S.$
     03-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Income

     16,129        2,318  

Expenses

     (13,148      (704

Joint Arrangement Net Income (Loss)

     2,981        1,614  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     03-31-2018      12-31-2017  

Eufores S.A.(consolidated)

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

Current

     185,298        190,143        183,175        180,298  

Non-current

     631,680        3,926        612,187        7,948  

Equity

     —          622,910        —          607,116  

Total Joint Arrangement

     816,978        816,979        795,362        795,362  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investment

     311,455           303,558     
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

     03-31-2018
ThU.S.$
     03-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Income

     85,464        87,319  

Expenses

     (70,412      (73,301

Joint Arrangement Net Income (Loss)

     15,052        14,018  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     03-31-2018      12-31-2017  

Zona Franca Punta Pereira S.A. (Uruguay)

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

Current

     7,879        105,101        6,105        97,233  

Non-current

     481,120        35,518        483,884        43,180  

Equity

     —          348,380        —          349,576  

Total Joint Arrangement

     488,999        488,999        489,989        489,989  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investment

     174,190           174,788     
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

     03-31-2018
ThU.S.$
     03-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Income

     4,527        9,011  

Expenses

     (5,724      (6,607

Joint Arrangement Net Income (Loss)

     (1,197      2,404  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2018

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

 

 

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

 

     03-31-2018      12-31-2017  
     Assets      Liabilities      Assets      Liabilities  

Unilin Arauco Pisos Ltda.

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

Current

     6,840        3,982        7,270        4,461  

Non-current

     5,340        27        5,535        28  

Equity

     —          8,171        —          8,316  

Total Joint Arrangement

     12,180        12,180        12,805        12,805  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investment

     4,086           4,158     
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

     03-31-2018      03-31-2017  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Income

     2,767        2,960  

Expenses

     (2,766      (3,324

Joint Arrangement Net Income (Loss)

     1        (364
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income

     —          —    

Comprehensive income

     1        (364

Dividends

     —          —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     03-31-2018      12-31-2017  
     Assets      Liabilities      Assets      Liabilities  

Eka Chile S.A.

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

Current

     20,810        6,312        18,876        5,388  

Non-current

     31,935        4,865        32,040        5,054  

Equity

     —          41,568        —          40,474  

Total Joint Arrangement

     52,745        52,745        50,916        50,916  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investment

     20,784           20,237     
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

     03-31-2018      03-31-2017  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Income

     11,184        11,740  

Expenses

     (10,090      (10,923

Joint Arrangement Net Income (Loss)

     1,094        817  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income

     —          —    

Comprehensive income

     1,094        817  

Dividends

     —          —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     03-31-2018      12-31-2017  
     Assets      Liabilities      Assets      Liabilities  

Sonae Arauco S.A.

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

Current

     292,511        259,797        265,578        235,676  

Non-current

     694,120        336,223        664,689        323,770  

Equity

     —          390,611        —          370,821  

Total Joint Arrangement

     986,631        986,631        930,267        930,267  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net assets

     162,924           151,920     

Net asset adjustment (Goodwill)

     32,382           33,491     

Investment

     195,306           185,411     
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

     03-31-2018      03-31-2017  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Income

     270,724        9,646  

Expenses

     (260,353      (667

Joint Arrangement Net Income (Loss)

     10,371        8,979  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income

     —          —    

Comprehensive income

     10,371        8,979  

Dividends

     —          —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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March 31, 2018

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

 

 

NOTE 17. IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS

Provisions for impairment of property, plant and equipment due to technical obsolescence have been recorded as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively, as shown below:

 

Disclosure of Asset Impairment

    

Principal classes of Assets affected by Impairment and Reversal of Losses

   Machinery and Equipment

Principal Facts and Circumstances that lead to Recognizing Impairment and Reversal of losses

   Technical Obsolescence and Claim
     03-31-2018    12-31-2017

Information relevant to the sum of all impairment

   ThU.S.$23,802    ThU.S.$17,396

Goodwill

Goodwill is allocated to the groups of cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination.

At the date of these interim consolidated financial statements, the balance of goodwill is ThU.S.$69,731 (ThU.S.$69,922 at December 31, 2017), as shown below:

 

Goodwill

   03-31-2018
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Opening balance at January 1

     69,922        74,893  

Impairment

     —          (4,640

Increase (decrease) in foreign currency exchange

     (191      (331

Closing balance at December 31

     69,731        69,922  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Of the total of goodwill, ThU.S.$39,780 (ThU.S.$39,841 as of December 31, 2017) 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 6.7% which reflects current market assessments for the wood products segment in North America.

The investment in the panel plant in Pien, Brazil generated a goodwill of ThU.S.$27,137 (ThU.S.$27,266 as of December 31, 2017).

The recoverable amount for the Pien plant’s cash generating unit was determined based on the calculations of its value in use, and this calculation was made using cash flow projections based on the operational plan approved by the Administration, covering a 5-year term, applying a 7% real discount rate that reflects current evaluations for the panel segment in Brazil.

As a result of the annual impairment test at December 31, 2017, the carrying value of the goodwill of the plants exceeded their recoverable value, and therefore impairment losses of ThU.S.$4,640 were recognized. As of March 31, 2018, the carrying value of the goodwill of the plants did not exceed their recoverable value, and therefore there was no need to recognize impairment losses.

As of March 31, 2017, the variation of the balance in goodwill was only due to translation adjustments of functional currency.

 

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March 31, 2018

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

 

 

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.$7,577 as of March 31, 2018). 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.$2,004, as of March 31, 2018), resulting in a total disputed amount of $3,362,265,453 (equal to ThU.S.$5,572 as of March 31, 2018) plus fines and interests. 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 March 31, 2018, 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.$4,467 as of March 31, 2018).

 

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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.$8, as of March 31, 2018) 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 March 31, 2018) 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 filed a cassation appeal based on both procedural and substantial flaws. On October 5, 2017, Arauco became a party to the Appeal.

On December 20, 2017 the parties reached a complete agreement, thus putting an end to the trial through a settlement, with Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A., paying—without recognizing any liability in connection with the events—an amount lower than ninety million pesos, with the plaintiffs, in turn, abandoning the cassation appeals that they had lodged. On December 28, 2017, the Supreme Corte issued a ruling declaring the waiver of both remedies. Proceedings Terminated.

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.

On December 15, 2017, the Superintendence of the Environment issued Exempted Resolution No. 1,487, closing the punitive administrative proceeding, absolving the company with regards to one of the charges and convicting for other 10 charges, applying a fine of 7,777 UTA (equal to ThU.S.$ 7,316 as of March 31, 2018). On December 22, 2017, the Company submitted a motion for reconsideration regarding Exempted Resolution No. 1,487, before the SMA, requesting that we be absolved of all infringements, with the exception of the charge specified under number 7 (late submission of the water quality report regarding the Cruces river).

Exempted Resolution No. 357, issued by the Superintendence of the Environment (SMA) was notified on March 23, 2018, through which the reconsideration appeal lodged by the company was rejected. In consideration to the foregoing, on April 5, 2018, a judicial claim was submitted before the Third Environmental Court against Exempted Resolutions No. 1487 and No. 357 of the SMA. The complaint was declared admissible and an official letter was sent to the SMA for it to issue a report. Proceedings Pending (case File: R-64-2018, Third 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 March 31, 2018, Arauco has not made any provision whatsoever in connection to this contingency.

 

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

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

On October 31, 2017, a final report was submitted regarding the Compliance Program, which evidenced the complete and comprehensive performance of all actions and measures envisaged in said program. The SMA must issue its opinion regarding the satisfactory performance of the Compliance Program.

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.

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.$ 225, as of March 31, 2018).

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

On August 7, 2017, a ruling was issued to resolve the reconsideration appeal, partially upholding the Company’s request, thus reducing the portion of the fine that corresponds to this charge, from 234 UTA to 177 UTA (equivalent to ThU.S.$166, as of March 31, 2018).

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 ThU.S.$128 as of March 31, 2018). Case closed.

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 No. 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.

The final report regarding the Compliance Program was submitted on October 2, 2017, and further supplemented on December 11, 2017, evidencing the complete and comprehensive performance of all the actions and measures envisaged in said program. The SMA must issue its opinion regarding the satisfactory performance of the Compliance Program.

 

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Arauco Argentina S.A.

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

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

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

In March, 2005, Note No. 145/05 of the Undersecretary of Agriculture, Livestock and Afforestation suspended the benefit that exempted Arauco Argentina S.A. from paying export duties under Law No. 25,080. This measure is currently under discussion by the Company. On November 8, 2006, the V Chamber of the National Appeals Court for Adversarial Administrative and Federal Matters issued a ruling ordering Arauco Argentina S.A. to continue to enjoy an exemption from paying the exportation duties, in the same manner and scope it had prior to the suspension ordered by Note No. 145/05, if the clearance of merchandise is performed pursuant to the guarantee regime established in article 453, subsection a) of the Customs Code, for the exempted tax obligation. The judicial measure became effective beginning on March of 2007 by collateralization through the granting of bond (caución) policies for each shipment permits exempted from payment of export duty. The company maintains an assignment of funds equivalent to $437,310,690 Argentine Pesos (ThU.S.$ 23,440 as of March 31, 2018) 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, 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 (ThU.S.$13,723 as of March 31, 2018).

Arauco Argentina S.A. believes that it has complied with all of the obligations imposed upon it by the system set forth under Law No. 25,080.

 

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Arauco do Brasil S.A.

On November 8, 2012, the Brazilian tax authorities issued an Infringement Notice against one of our Brazilian subsidiaries, Arauco do Brasil S.A., for allegedly unpaid taxed owed by said company during the period from 2006 to 2010. Specifically, the tax authorities (i) objected to the deductibility of certain payments made, and expenses incurred (including the amortization of premiums, interest and litigation costs) by Arauco do Brasil between 2005 and 2010, and, (ii) argued that Arauco do Brasil made certain insufficient payments regarding the Brazilian Corporate Tax (“IRPJ”) and the Corporate Contribution over Net Profits (“CSLL”) during 2010.

On July 20, 2015, Arauco do Brasil was notified of the first-level administrative ruling which partially upheld the Infringement, at the estimated amount of R$164,159,000 (ThU.S.$49,665 as of March 31, 2018). 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 (ThU.S.$17,329 as of March 31, 2018), 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 $4,203,216,164 (equivalent to ThU.S.$ 6,966, as of March 31, 2018).

On November 14, 2016, the lower court issued a ruling partially upholding the claim, convicting Forestal Arauco S.A. to pay the sum of $115,026,673 (equivalent to ThU.S.$ 191 as of March 31, 2018) as general damage, and the sum of $607,849,413 (equivalent to ThU.S.$ 1,007 as of March 31, 2018) 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. On August 14, 2017, the Court of Appeals decided to only uphold the appeal filed by Forestal Arauco S.A., dismissing the claim in its entirety.

On September 1, 2017, the plaintiff challenged the decision rendered by the Court of Appeals, filing a formal cassation appeal and a cassation appeal on the merits before the Supreme Court. Proceedings pending.

Considering that the Company’s position is based on solid legal grounds, there is a reasonable margin for obtaining a favorable result for the Company and therefore, as of March 31, 2018, Arauco has not made any provision whatsoever in connection to this contingency.

 

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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.

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 March 31, 2018, 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).

Considering that the Company’s position is based on solid legal grounds, there is a reasonable margin for obtaining a favorable result for the Company and therefore, as of March 31, 2018, Arauco has not made any provision whatsoever in connection to this contingency.

 

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4. On August 24, 2017, the company was notified of a civil claim for recovery in ordinary proceedings, filed by Mrs. Carmen Muñoz Domínguez on behalf of Forestal Ezrece S.A. The plaintiff argues that its client would be the rightful owner – as a result of an assignment and sale – of 87.5% of the hereditary rights in the rural real estate property called “Pino Huacho,” located in the boroughs of Los Alamos and of Cañete, province of Lebu, Eighth Region, for a surface area amounting to 5,144.22 hectares, which actions would be under the possession of Forestal Arauco S.A. The claimant has requested the court to order Forestal Arauco S.A. to be sentenced to restitute these actions and rights. Forestal Arauco S.A. answered the claim, requesting its total dismissal, with litigation costs, and further filing a counterclaim based on the ordinary prescription and, in lieu thereof, based on extraordinary prescription.

Having exhausted the period of discussion both for the main action as well as for the counterclaim, the Court issued the corresponding evidence production resolution. Forestal Arauco S.A. lodged a reconsideration remedy with a subsidiary appeal. The Court partially upheld the reconsideration and denied the subsidiary appeal. Forestal Arauco S.A. lodged an appeal for the review of facts, dated April 11, which was upheld by the Court of Appeals of Concepcion, ordering the Court to grant the processing of the appeal. Proceedings currently at the evidence production stage. Pending. (Case File C-109-2017 First Instance and Guarantee Court of Lebu).

Considering that the Company’s position is based on solid legal grounds, there is a reasonable margin for obtaining a favorable result for the Company and therefore, as of March 31, 2018, Arauco has not made any provision whatsoever in connection to this contingency.

At the closing date, there are no other contingencies in which the Companies act as obligor, that may significantly affect their financial, economic or operational conditions.

Provisions recorded as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are as follows:

 

     03-31-2018      12-31-2017  

Classes of Provisions

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Provisions, Current

     2,614        2,728  

Provisions for litigations

     622        616  

Other provisions

     1,992        2,112  

Provisions, non-Current

     35,640        36,008  

Provisions for litigations

     12,188        12,556  

Other provisions

     23,452        23,452  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Provisions

     38,254        38,736  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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     03-31-2018  

Movements in Provisions

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

Opening balance

     13,172        25,564        38,736  

Changes in provisions

        

Increase in existing provisions

     556        32        588  

Increase through business combinations

     —          —          —    

Used provisions

     (315      (146      (461

Increase (decrease) in foreign currency exchange

     (603      (7      (610

Other Increases (Decreases)

     —          1        1  

Total Changes

     (362      (120      (482

Closing balance

     12,810        25,444        38,254  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*) The increase in legal claims is composed mainly of ThU.S.$405 and ThU.S.$145 Brazilian and Argentine subsidiaries respectively) in connection with civil and labor lawsuits.

 

     12-31-2017  

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

     1,314        16        1,330  

Increase through business combinations

     —          2,106        2,106  

Used provisions

     (1,578      —          (1,578

Increase (decrease) in foreign currency exchange

     (1,493      —          (1,493

Other Increases (Decreases)

     (193      (416      (609

Total Changes

     (1,950      1,706        (244

Closing balance

     13,173        25,563        38,736  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*) The increase in legal claims is composed mainly of ThU.S.$908 and ThU.S.$375 Brazilian and Argentine subsidiaries respectively) in connection with civil and labor lawsuits.
(**) The change in Other Increases (Decreases) in Other provisions is due to a reverse of the provision in Zona Franca Punta Pereira (Uruguay). The increase through business combination corresponds to the acquisition of Arauco Industrias de Paineis.

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

 

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NOTE 19. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

Classes of Intangible Assets, Net

   03-31-2018
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Intangible assets, net

     89,544        88,615  

Computer software

     25,069        26,747  

Water rights

     5,966        5,697  

Customer

     45,566        47,144  

Other identifiable intangible assets

     12,943        9,027  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Classes of intangible Assets, Gross

     177.096        173,426  

Computer software

     81,917        81,907  

Water rights

     5,966        5,697  

Customer

     72,104        72,685  

Other identifiable intangible assets

     17,109        13,137  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Classes of accumulated amortization and impairment

     

Total accumulated amortization and impairment

     (87,552      (84,811

Accumulated amortization and impairment, intangible assets

     (87,552      (84,811

Computer software

     (56.848      (55,160

Customer

     (26,538      (25,541

Other identifiable intangible assets

     (4,166      (4,110
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

 

     03-31-2018        

Reconciliation of intangible assets

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

Opening Balance

     26,747       5,697        47,144       9,027       88,615  

Changes

           

Additions

     355       269        —         4,036       4,660  

Disposals

     (181     —          —         —         (181

Amortization

     (1,723     —          (1,209     (104     (3,036

Increase (Decrease) related to foreign currency translation

     (129     —          (369     (16     (514

Changes Total

     (1,678     269        (1,578     3,916       929  

Closing Balance

     25,069       5,966        45,566       12,943       89,544  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     12-31-2017        

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

     7,487       8        —         2,973       10,468  

Additions through business combination

     320       —          —         —         320  

Disposals

     (181     —          —         —         (181

Amortization

     (8,122     —          (4,797     (408     (13,327

Increase (Decrease) related to foreign currency translation

     873       —          959       (96     1,736  

Other Increases (Decreases)

     —         —          —         102       102  

Changes Total

     377       8        (3,838     2,571       (882

Closing Balance

     26,747       5,697        47,144       9,027       88,615  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

     Years of Useful life
(Average)
 

Computer Software

     5  

Customer

     15  

Brands

     7  

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

 

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NOTE 20. BIOLOGICAL ASSETS

Biological assets comprise forestry plantations, mainly radiata and taeda pine, and to a lesser extent eucalyptus. The plantations are located in Chile, Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay, with a total surface of 1.7 million hectares as of March 31, 2018 out of which 1 million hectares are used for forestry planting, 431 thousand hectares are native forest, 196 thousand hectares are used for other purposes and 109 thousand hectares not yet planted.

For the period ended March 31, 2018, the production volume of logs totaled 5.1 million m3 (4.7 million m3 as of March 31, 2017).

Measurements of fair value of Arauco’s biological assets are classified as Level 3, due to the fact that inputs are not observable. However, this information reflects the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset, including assumptions about risk.

These unobservable inputs were developed using the best information available and includes internal data from Arauco. These unobservable inputs can be adjusted if the available information indicates that other market participants would use different information or there is something specific in Arauco that is not available to other market participants.

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

 

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

 

  Current forestry plantations are projected based on a net volume that will not decrease, with a minimum growth equivalent to the current supply demand.

 

  Future plantations are not considered.

 

  The harvest of forestry plantations supplies raw materials for all other products that Arauco produces and trades. By directly controlling the development of forests that will be processed, Arauco ensures high quality timber for each of its products.

 

  Expected cash flows are determined in terms of harvest and expected sale of forestry products, associated with the demand from the Company’s own industrial centers and sales to third parties at market prices. Sales margin of the different products that are harvested in the forest is also considered in the valuation. The changes in the value of the plantations pursuant to the criteria defined above are accounted for in the results for the fiscal year, as established in IAS 41. These changes are presented in the Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss under the line item Other income per function, which as of March 31, 2018 amounted to ThU.S.$29,575 (ThU.S.$ 43,257 as of March 31, 2017). The appraisal of biological assets resulted in a greater cost of the lumber sold in comparison to the real incurred cost, which is presented included in the cost of sales which as of March 31, 2018 amounted to ThU.S.$54,768 (ThU.S.$40,842 as of March 31, 2017).

 

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

 

  The discount rates used are 7.5% in Chile, 8% Brazil and Uruguay, and 12% in Argentina.

 

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

 

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

 

  The average crop age by species and country is:

 

     Chile      Argentina      Brazil      Uruguay  

Pine

     24        15        15        —    

Eucalyptus

     12        10        7        10  

The following table sets forth changes in fair value of biological assets considering variations in significant assumptions considered in calculating the fair value of the assets:

 

            ThU.S.$  

Discount rate

     0,5        (95,755
     -0,5        96,195  

Margins (%)

     10        337,133  
     -10        (337,133

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

Forestry plantations classified as current Biological assets are those to be harvested and sold within twelve months after the reporting period.

The Company has contracted fire insurance policies for its forestry plantatios, which in conjunction with the Company’s resources, allow risks to be minimized.

Detail of Biological Assets Pledged as Security

As of March 31, 2018, 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:

 

     03-31-2018
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Current

     305,210        307,796  

Non-current

     3,472,881        3,459,146  

Total

     3,778,091        3,766,942  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Reconciliation of carrying amount of biological assets

 

     03-31-2018  

Movement

   Current
MUS$
     Non-current
MUS$
     Total
MUS$
 

Opening Balance

     307,796        3,459,146        3,766,942  

Changes in real incurred cost

     995        31,787        32,782  

Additions through acquisition and costs of new plantations

     632        63,196        63,828  

Harvest

     (28,717      —          (28,717

Increases (decreases) in Foreign Currency Translation

     (153      (2,279      (2,432

Loss of forest due to fires

     —          (47      (47

Transfers from non-current to current

     29,233        (29,233      —    

Other Increases (decreases)

     —          150        150  

Changes in fair value

     (3,581      (18,052      (21,633

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

     —          29,575        29,575  

Harvest

     (51,246      —          (51,246

Loss of forest due to fires

     —          38        38  

Transfers from non-current to current

     47,665        (47,665      —    

Total Changes

     (2,586      13,735        11,149  

Closing balance

     305,210        3,472,881        3,778,091  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     12-31-2017  

Movement

   Current
MUS$
     Non-current
MUS$
     Total
MUS$
 

Opening Balance

     306,117        3,592,874        3,898,991  

Changes in real incurred cost

     16,866        82,448        99,314  

Additions through acquisition and costs of new plantations

     6,088        176,234        182,322  

Increase from business combinations

     —          127,927        127,927  

Sales

     —          (4,979      (4,979

Harvest

     (118,414      —          (118,414

Increases (decreases) in foreign currency translation

     (365      (5,427      (5,792

Loss of forest due to fires

     —          (81,750      (81,750

Transfers from non-current to current

     129,557        (129,557      —    

Changes in fair value

     (15,187      (216,176      (231,363

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

     (9,029      92,060        83,031  

Sales

     —          (310      (310

Harvest

     (222,694      —          (222,694

Loss of forest due to fires

     —          (91,389      (91,389

Transfers from non-current to current

     216,536        (216,536      —    

Other Increases (decreases)

     —          (1      (1

Total Changes

     1,679        (133,728      (132,049

Closing balance

     307,796        3,459,146        3,766,942  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*) On May 2017, Arauco’s associate Vale do Corisco S.A. performed a return of capital to its shareholders. This operation did not generate effects in the Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss nor modified Arauco’s shareholding in Florestal Vale do Corisco S.A.

In January 2017, Arauco was affected by fires that consumed 72,564 hectares of forest plantations, recorded in the balance sheet in MU.S.$ 210, representing 5.6% of the value of Arauco’s forestry plantations.

The affected plantations have been managed by the company in order to minimize the damage caused by the fires. This management has allowed for the recovery of 17.6% of the afore mentioned amount of MU.S.$210. Additionally, the forest plantations affected by the fires were insured, with their corresponding deductibles and limitations. As a consequence of the above, the sum recovered from the insurance company amounted to MU.S$ 35.

As of the date of these interim consolidated financial statements, there are no committed 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 the Consolidated Financial Statements as Properties, Plants and Equipment when they refer to disbursements in major works executed and are reflected in Expenses when they refer to improvements or management not directly associated with investment projects.

Detail information of disbursements related to the environment

As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 Arauco has made and / or has committed the following disbursements by major environmental projects:

 

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03-31-2018

  

Disbursements undertaken 2018

   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      7      Assets    Property, plant and equipment      1,891        2019  

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      139      Expense    Administration expenses      2,607        2019  

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A.

   Investment projects for the control and management of gas emissions from industrial process    In process      1,169      Assets    Property, plant and equipment      953        2019  

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      4,076      Assets    Property, plant and equipment      16,674        2019  

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      4,644      Assets    Property, plant and equipment      21,518        2019  

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      6,089      Expense    Operating cost      20,992        2019  

Arauco Argentina S.A.

   Construction emisario    In process      —        Assets    Property, plant and equipment      797        2019  

Arauco Argentina S.A.

   Investment projects for the control and management of hazardous liquids and water energy optimization of industrial plants    In process      4      Assets    Property, plant and equipment      5,921        2019  

Maderas Arauco S.A.

   Investment projects for the control and management of hazardous liquids and water energy optimization of industrial plants    In process      45      Expense    Administration expenses      134        2019  

Maderas Arauco S.A.

   Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future    In process      360      Expense    Operating cost      1,080        2019  

Maderas Arauco S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      —        Assets    Property, plant and equipment      291        2019  

Forestal Arauco S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      406      Expense    Administration expenses      2,002        2019  

Forestal los Lagos S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      61      Expense    Operating cost      229        2019  
        

 

 

          

 

 

    
      TOTAL      17,000              75,089     
        

 

 

          

 

 

    

 

12-31-2017

  

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      1,008      Assets    Property, plant and equipment      48        2018  

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      1,058      Expense    Administration expenses      296        2018  

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A.

   Investment projects for the control and management of gas emissions from industrial process    In process      5,811      Assets    Property, plant and equipment      4,068        2018  

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      17,435      Assets    Property, plant and equipment      20,694        2018  

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    Finished      10,326      Assets    Property, plant and equipment      —       

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      47,512      Assets    Property, plant and equipment      17,837        2018  

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      26,578      Expense    Operating cost      6,214        2018  

Arauco Argentina S.A.

   Construction emisario    In process      2,312      Assets    Property, plant and equipment      797        2018  

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        2018  

Arauco Argentina S.A.

   Investment projects for the control and management of hazardous liquids and water energy optimization of industrial plants    In process      19      Assets    Property, plant and equipment      5,921        2018  

Maderas Arauco S.A.

   Investment projects for the control and management of hazardous liquids and water energy optimization of industrial plants    In process      432      Expense    Administration expenses      —          2018  

Maderas Arauco S.A.

   Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future    In process      1,346      Expense    Operating cost      —       

Maderas Arauco S.A.

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

Forestal Arauco S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      983      Expense    Administration expenses      1,165        2018  

Forestal Los Lagos S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      229      Expense    Operating cost      290        2018  
        

 

 

          

 

 

    
      TOTAL      115,277              57,690     
        

 

 

          

 

 

    

 

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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:

 

     12-31-2018
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Land

     160        160  

Buildings

     1,121        1,122  

Property, plant and equipment

     2,066        2,225  

Total

     3,347        3,507  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, there were no significant effects on results related to the sale of assets held for sale.

 

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NOTE 23. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

23.1 Classification

Arauco’s financial instruments as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, 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

   March 2018      December 2017  
   Carrying
amount
     Fair Value      Carrying
amount
     Fair Value  

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

     89,195        89,195        74,849        74,849  

Derivatives

     1,201        1,201        1,679        1,679  

Mutual funds (2)

     87,994        87,994        73,170        73,170  

Loans and Accounts Receivables

     1,372,495        1,372,495        1,351,712        1,351,712  

Cash and cash equivalents (amortized cost)

     405,664        405,664        516,716        516,716  

Cash

     223,257        223,257        209,185        209,185  

Time deposits

     182,407        182,407        292,105        292,105  

Agreements

     —          —          15,426        15,426  

Accounts Receivable (net)

     957,837        957,837        830,452        830,452  

Trade and other receivables

     851,465        851,465        709,983        709,983  

Lease receivable

     2,869        2,869        13,106        13,106  

Other receivables

     103,503        103,503        107,363        107,363  

Accounts receivable from related parties

     8,994        8,994        4,544        4,544  

Other Financial Assets (5)

     107,756        107,756        58,425        58,425  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial liabilities at amortized cost (3)

     4,896,838        5,056,021        5,002,072        5,198,654  

Bonds issued denominated in U.S. Dollars

     2,054,327        2,084,791        2,057,746        2,135,893  

Bonds issued denominated in U.F. (4)

     1,284,773        1,384,340        1,244,939        1,333,087  

Bank Loans in U.S. Dollars

     836,397        871,217        835,099        870,399  

Bank borrowing denominated in U.S. Dollars

     21,022        21,022        23,358        23,358  

Financial leasing

     105,622        99,954        112,376        107,363  

Trade and other payables

     585,367        585,367        717,346        717,346  

Accounts payable to related parties

     9,330        9,330        11,208        11,208  

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

     160        160        137        137  

Hedging Liabilities

     20        20        5,256        5,256  

Other financial Liabilities

     1,260        1,260        —          —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) Assets measured at fair value through profit or loss other than mutual funds classified as cash equivalents, are presented in the line item “other financial assets” in the consolidated statements of financial position.
(2) Although mutual funds are measured at fair value through profit or loss for purposes of the consolidated statements of financial position mutual funds are classified as “Cash and cash equivalents” due to the are highly liquid short-term investment.
(3) Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost, other than “Trade and other payables” and derivatives are presented in the consolidated statements of financial position in the line item “Other financial liabilities” as current and non-current based on their maturity.
(4) The Unidad de Fomento (“U.F.”) 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 and hedging assets.

 

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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 March 31, 2018, 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).

 

Financial Instruments

   Fair Value
March 2018
ThU.S.$
     Fair value  
      Level 1
ThU.S.$
     Level 2
ThU.S.$
     Level 3
ThU.S.$
 

Fair value through profit or loss (held for trading)

           

Derivatives

     1,201           1,201     

Mutual Funds

     87,994        87,994        

Other financial assets

     107,756        2,635        105,121     

Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost

           

Bonds issued denominated in U.S. Dollars

     2,084,791        2,084,791        

Bonds issued denominated in U.F. (4)

     1,384,340        1,384,340        

Bank loans in U.S. Dollars

     871,217           871,217     

Bank borrowing denominated in U.S. Dollars

     21,022           21,022     

Financial leasing

     99,954           99,954     

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

     160           160     

Hedging liabilities

     20           20     

Other financial liabilities

     1,260           1,260     

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 and from counterparties, 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 U.F and future flows in Dollars, Arauco calculates the current value of such flows by using 2 discount curves: the U.F 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.

 

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

The counterparty risk, for the 3 cases, uses the Z-Spread obtained from the curve of the bonds issued by the counterparties, and each flow is discounted accordingly.

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 was 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 consolidated financial statements, and correspond to Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

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

 

     March 2018
ThU.S.$
     December 2017
ThU.S.$
 

Interest bearing loans, current (a)

     500,886        500,207  

Other financial liabilities, current

     501,046        500,344  

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

     160        137  

Interest bearing loans, non-current (b)

     3,802,515        3,773,311  

Other financial liabilities, non-current

     3,802,535        3,778,567  

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

     20        5,256  

Financial debt total (c)

     4,303,401        4,273,518  

Cash and cash equivalents

     493,658        589,886  

Other financial assets current

     2,963        3,504  

Total Cash (d)

     496,621        593,390  

Net Financial Debt (e)

     3,806,780        3,680,128  

Non-controlling interests

     7,199,896        7,074,973  

Equity attributable to owners of parent

     41,461        41,920  

Total Equity (f)

     7,241,357        7,116,893  

Debt to equity ratio (g)

     0.53        0.52  

 

(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 March 31, 2018, the amount for the financial Liabilities with changes in non-current profits and losses is zero, current hedging liabilities and financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are ThU.S.$ 160.

 

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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):

 

     March 2018
ThU.S.$
     December 2017
ThU.S.$
 

Other financial liabilities (a)

     4,303,581        4,278,911  

Other financial liabilities, current

     501,046        500,344  

Other financial liabilities, non-current

     3,802,535        3,778,567  

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

     160        137  

Hedging liabilities (b)

     20        5,256  

Swaps

     —          5,248  

Forward

     20        8  

Financial debt total (c)

     4,303,401        4,273,518  

Cash and cash equivalents

     493,658        589,886  

Total Cash (d)

     493,658        589,886  

Net Financial Debt (e)

     3,809,743        3,683,632  

Non-controlling interests

     7,199,896        7,074,973  

Equity attributable to owners of parent

     41,461        41,920  

Total Equity (f)

     7,241,357        7,116,893  

Debt to equity ratio (g)

     0.53        0.52  

 

(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 a reconciliation between the financial liabilities and the consolidated statements of financial position as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017:

 

Thousands of dollars

   March 2018  
   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

     44,275        22,601        66,876        1,068,591        2,203,633        3,272,224        3,339,100  

Bank borrowing

     53,431        336,822        390,253        320,888        146,278        467,166        857,419  

Financial Leasing

     9,885        32,613        42,498        63,124        —          63,124        105,622  

Swap and Forward

     1,419        —          1,419        21        —          21        1,440  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other Financial Liabilities, Total (a)

     109,010        392,036        501,046        1,452,624        2,349,911        3,802,535        4,303,581  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Thousands of dollars

   March 2018  
   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

     585,347        20        585,367        —          —          —          585,367  

Accounts payable to related companies

     9,330        —          9,330        —          —          —          9,330  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accounts Payable, Total (b)

     594,677        20        594,697        —          —          —          594,697  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial Liabilities, Total (a) + (b)

     703,687        392,056        1,095,743        1,452,624        2,349,911        3,802,535        4,898,278  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Thousands of dollars

   December 2017  
   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

     28,013        34,981        62,994        1,054,926        2,184,765        3,239,691        3,302,685  

Bank borrowings

     110,700        282,172        392,872        327,424        138,161        465,585        858,457  

Financial leasing

     9,928        34,413        44,341        68,035        —          68,035        112,376  

Swap and Forward

     137        —          137        5,256        —          5,256        5,393  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other Financial Liabilities, Total (a)

     148,778        351,566        500,344        1,455,641        2,322,926        3,778,567        4,278,911  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Thousands of dollars

   December 2017  
   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

     717,342        4        717,346        —          —          —          717,346  

Accounts payable to related companies

     11,208        —          11,208        —          —          —          11,208  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accounts Payable, Total (b)

     728,550        4        728,554        —          —          —          728,554  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial Liabilities, Total (a) + (b)

     877,328        351,570        1,228,898        1,455,641        2,322,926        3,778,567        5,007,465  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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23.4 Derivative Instruments

Hedging instruments recorded as of March 31, 2018 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 Statements 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 Statements 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 the end of this period, is presented below:

 

Financial Instruments

   March 2018
Fair Value ThU.S.$
     December 2017
Fair Value ThU.S.$
 

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

     1,201        1,679  

Derivative-Uruguay (1)

     1,201        1,672  

Forwards (2)

     —          7  

Hedging Assets

     105,121        55,771  

Derivative-Uruguay (1)

     3,274        3,037  

Cross Currency Swaps

     101,847        52,734  

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

     (160      (137

Forward-Colombia

     (160      (137

Derivative-Uruguay (1)

     —          —    

Hedging Liabilities

     (20      (5,256

Cross Currency Swaps

     —          (5,248

Derivative-Uruguay (1)

     (20      (8

 

(1) Includes Swap and Forward from Uruguay tables.
(2) Includes Forwards from Colombia and Chile.

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.

 

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Below are the cross currency swaps that Arauco has as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 to cover the exposure to the exchange rate risk generated from bonds denominated in U.F.:

 

Bond

  

Institution

   Amount U.S.$      Amount U.F.      Starting date      Ending date      March 2018
Market Value
ThU.S.$
     December 2017
Market Value
ThU.S.
 

F

   Deutsche - U.K.      43,618,307        1,000,000        10-30-2011        10-30-2021        1,881        213  

F

   JP Morgan - N.A.      43,618,307        1,000,000        10-30-2011        10-30-2021        2,023        306  

F

   Deutsche - U.K.      37,977,065        1,000,000        04-30-2014        04-30-2019        7,621        6,599  

F

   BBVA - Chile      38,426,435        1,000,000        10-30-2014        04-30-2023        6,905        5,252  

F

   BBVA - Chile      38,378,440        1,000,000        10-30-2014        04-30-2023        7,193        5,550  

F

   Santander - Chile      37,977,065        1,000,000        10-30-2014        04-30-2023        7,670        6,051  

F

   BCI - Chile      37,621,562        1,000,000        10-30-2014        04-30-2023        8,144        6,549  

J

   Corpbanca - Chile      42,864,859        1,000,000        09-01-2010        09-01-2020        1,574        (292

J

   BBVA - Chile      42,864,859        1,000,000        09-01-2010        09-01-2020        1,574        (292

J

   Deutsche - U.K.      42,864,859        1,000,000        09-01-2010        09-01-2020        1,501        (356

J

   Santander - Spain      42,873,112        1,000,000        09-01-2010        09-01-2020        1,589        (263

J

   BBVA - Chile      42,864,257        1,000,000        09-01-2010        09-01-2020        1,689        (152

P

   Corpbanca - Chile      46,474,122        1,000,000        05-15-2012        11-15-2021        112        (1,775

P

   JP Morgan - N.A.      47,163,640        1,000,000        11-15-2012        11-15-2021        153        (1,753

P

   BBVA - Chile      42,412,852        1,000,000        11-15-2013        11-15-2023        3,850        1,854  

P

   Santander - Chile      41,752,718        1,000,000        11-15-2013        11-15-2023        4,718        2,777  

P

   Deutsche - U.K.      41,752,718        1,000,000        11-15-2013        11-15-2023        4,631        2,800  

Q

   BCI - Chile      37,787,071        875,000        10-01-2014        04-01-2021        2,020        1,022  

Q

   BCI - Chile      37,797,108        875,000        10-01-2014        04-01-2021        2,069        1,070  

R

   Santander - Chile      128,611,183        3,000,000        10-01-2014        04-01-2024        6,059        (365

R

   JP Morgan - U.K.      43,185,224        1,000,000        10-01-2014        04-01-2024        2,503        329  

R

   Corpbanca - Chile      43,277,070        1,000,000        10-01-2014        04-01-2024        2,466        327  

S

   Santander - Chile      201,340,031        5,000,000        11-15-2016        11-15-2026        23,882        12,035  
                 

 

 

    

 

 

 
                    101,827        47,486  
                 

 

 

    

 

 

 

Arauco 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.

Forward

Below is the forward instrument that Arauco has as of March 31, 2018:

 

Exchange rate

   Institution      Amount ThU.S.$      Starting date      Ending date      March 2018
Market Value
ThU.S.$
 

USDCLP

     BCI        50,039        03-28-2018        04-04-2018        (131
              

 

 

 
                 (131
              

 

 

 

At December 31, 2017 there were no forwards contracts.

 

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23.4.2. Colombia

Forward contracts that are in force and effect, executed by Arauco Colombia as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, are detailed in the following table:

 

Exchange rate

   Institution      Amount ThU.S.$      Starting date      Ending date      March 2018
Market Value
ThU.S.$
 

USDCOP

     Corpbanca Colombia        2,100        01-26-2018        04-12-2018        (18

USDCOP

     Corpbanca Colombia        2,000        03-06-2018        05-10-2018        (10

USDCOP

     Corpbanca Colombia        2,100        03-28-2018        06-12-2018        (1
              

 

 

 
                 (29
              

 

 

 

Exchange rate

   Institution      Amount ThU.S.$      Starting date      Ending date      December 2017
Market Value
ThU.S.$
 

USDCOP

     BBVA Colombia        6,000        10-11-2017        01-10-2018        (1

USDCOP

     Corpbanca Colombia        8,000        11-14-2017        02-13-2018        (136

USDCOP

     Corpbanca Colombia        2,100        12-21-2017        03-12-2018        7  
              

 

 

 
                 (130
              

 

 

 

 

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23.4.3. Uruguay

Forward

As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, Arauco Uruguay maintains the following forward contracts in force and effect for the purposes of ensuring an exchange rate for sale of dollars:

 

Exchange rate

   Institution      Notional
ThU.S.$
     March 2018
Market Value
ThU.S.$
 

UYUUSD

     Banco Santander Uy        22,100        1,469  

UYUUSD

     Citibank U.K.        925        26  

UYUUSD

     HSBC Uruguay        7,225        237  

UYUUSD

     HSBC Uruguay        1,684        3  
        

 

 

 
           1,735  
        

 

 

 

Exchange rate

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

UYUUSD

     Banco Santander Uy        24,000        1,213  

UYUUSD

     HSBC Uruguay        9,000        543  
        

 

 

 
           1,756  
        

 

 

 

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

 

Commodity

   Institution      Notional
ThU.S.$
     March 2018
Market Value
ThU.S.$
 

Fuel Oil N°6

     JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.        5,882        881  

Fuel Oil N°6

     DNB Bank ASA        3,355        462  

Fuel Oil N°6

     Citibank U.K.        761        100  
        

 

 

 
           1,443  
        

 

 

 

Commodity

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

Fuel Oil N°6

     JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.        4,760        1,372  

Fuel Oil N°6

     DNB Bank ASA        4,002        732  

Fuel Oil N°6

     Citibank U.K.        761        112  
        

 

 

 
           2,216  
        

 

 

 

 

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Interest Rate Swap

In addition, Arauco Uruguay´s maintains an Interest Rate Swap in force and effect, a derivative instrument which purpose is to set the interest rate of a variable rate debt in the same currency (USD). The valuation off this instrument as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, is shown below:

 

Exchange rate

   Institution    Notional
ThU.S.$
     March 2018
Market Value
ThU.S.$
 

USD

   DNB Bank ASA      46,418        1,277  

Exchange rate

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

USD

   DNB Bank ASA      50,638        729  

23.5 Loans and Receivables

Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. In the consolidated statements of financial position, they are included in line items “Cash and cash equivalents” (certain components of cash and cash equivalents), “Trade and Other Current/Non-Current Receivables” and “Accounts receivable from related parties”.

Loans and receivables are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method and are tested for impairment. Financial assets that are classified as loans and receivables are: cash and cash-equivalents, time deposits, repurchase agreements, trade and other current/non-current receivables, and accounts receivable from related parties.

As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, there are provisions for impairment for ThU.S.$ 15,822 and ThU.S.$ 15,739, respectively.

 

     March 2018
ThU.S.$
     December 2017
ThU.S.$
 

Loans and Accounts Receivables

     1,372,495        1,351,712  

Cash and cash equivalents

     405,664        516,716  

Cash

     223,257        209,185  

Time Deposits

     182,407        292,105  

Agreements

     —          15,426  

Trade and other receivables (net)

     966,831        834,996  

Trade and other receivables

     851,465        709,983  

Lease receivable

     2,869        13,106  

Other receivables

     103,503        107,363  

Accounts receivable from related parties

     8,994        4,544  

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.

 

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The composition of cash and cash equivalents (including the balance of mutual funds displayed in this note as valuation, instruments at fair value with profit or loss) at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, classified by origin coins is as follow:

 

     03-31-2018
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

     493,658        589,886  

U.S. Dollars

     337,353        501,352  

Euro

     11,420        4,306  

Other currencies

     43,093        61,037  

Chilean pesos

     101,792        23,191  

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 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.

The following table sets forth trade and other current/non-current receivables classified by currencies as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017:

 

     03-31-2018
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Trades and other current receivables

     939,535        814,412  

U.S. Dollars

     690,114        550,674  

Euros

     19,151        20,498  

Other currencies

     127,000        134,238  

Chilean pesos

     101,129        106,442  

U.F.

     2,141        2,560  

Accounts receivable from related parties, current

     8,452        3,488  

U.S. Dollars

     754        726  

Other currencies

     336        171  

Chilean pesos

     7,362        2,192  

U.F.

     —          399  

Trade and other non-current receivables

     18,302        16,040  

U.S. Dollars

     8,001        4,247  

Other currencies

     1,830        3,345  

Chilean pesos

     4,326        6,692  

U.F.

     4,145        1,756  

Accounts receivable from related parties, non-current

     542        1,056  

U.F.

     542        1,056  

 

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23.6 Total Financial Liabilities

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

 

Financial Liabilities

   March 2018
ThU.S.$
     December 2017
ThU.S.$
 

Total Financial Liabilities

     4,897,018        5,007,465  

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

     160        137  

Hedging Liabilities

     20        5,256  

Financial Liabilities Measured at Amortized Cost

     4,896,838        5,002,072  

Other financial liabilities

     1,260        —    

The following table sets forth the current portion of the non-current bank borrowings and debt issued as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017.

 

     March 2018
ThU.S.$
     December 2017
ThU.S.$
 

Bank borrowings - current portion

     92,119        92,693  

Bonds issued - current portion

     109,356        107,268  

Total

     201,475        199,961  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

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 U.F., trade and other payables.

 

     Currency    03-31-2018      12-31-2017      03-31-2018      12-31-2017  
        ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  
        Amortized Cost      Fair Value  

Total Financial Liabilities

        4,896,838        5,002,072        5,056,021        5,198,654  

Bonds Issued

   U.S. Dollar      2,054,327        2,057,747        2,084,791        2,135,893  

Bonds Issued

   U.F.      1,284,773        1,244,938        1,384,340        1,333,087  

Bank borrowings

   U.S. Dollar      836,397        834,908        871,217        870,399  

Bank borrowings

   Other currencies      21,022        23,549        21,022        23,358  

Financial Leasing

   Other currencies      91,585        96,913        86,606        92,542  

Financial Leasing

   Chilean pesos      14,037        15,463        13,348        14,821  

Trades and Other Payables

   U.S. Dollar      160,129        194,342        160,129        194,342  

Trades and Other Payables

   Euro      10,162        8,848        10,162        8,848  

Trades and Other Payables

   Other currencies      87,215        158,567        87,215        158,567  

Trades and Other Payables

   Chilean pesos      301,862        333,529        301,862        333,529  

Trades and Other Payables

   U.F.      25,999        22,060        25,999        22,060  

Related party payables

   U.S. Dollar      2,515        1,354        2,515        1,354  

Related party payables

   Chilean pesos      6,815        9,854        6,815        9,854  

 

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The financial liabilities at amortized cost presented in the consolidated statements of financial positions as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are as follows:

 

     March 2018  
   Current
ThU.S.$
     Non-Current
ThU.S.$
     Total
ThU.S.$
 

Other financial liabilities

     500,886        3,802,515        4,303,401  

Trade and other payables

     585,367        —          585,367  

Related Party Payables

     9,330        —          9,330  

Total Financial Liabilities Measured at Amortized Cost

     1,095,583        3,802,515        4,898,098  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     December 2017  
   Current
ThU.S.$
     Non-Current
ThU.S.$
     Total
ThU.S.$
 

Other financial liabilities

     500,207        3,773,311        4,273,518  

Trade and other payables

     717,346        —          717,346  

Related Party Payables

     11,208        —          11,208  

Total Financial Liabilities Measured at Amortized Cost

     1,228,761        3,773,311        5,002,072  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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23.8 Cash Flow Hedges Reserve Reconciliation

The following table sets forth the reconciliation balances of cash flow hedges presented in Other Comprehensive Income:

 

     January-March  
   2018      2017  
   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Opening balance

     4,752        1,096  

Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges

     25,841        17,710  

Recycle of cash flow hedges to profit or loss

     (1,900      (2,287

Income tax

     (6,917      583  

Recycle of income tax

     513        (4,809

Closing balance

     22,289        12,293  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

23.9 Capital Disclosures

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

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

 

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

 

  b) Ensuring funding for new investments to achieve sustainable growth over time;

 

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

 

  d) Maximizing the Company’s value and providing an adequate return to shareholders.

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

Arauco determines and manages its capital structure based on its carrying amount of equity plus its financial debt (bank borrowings and bonds issued).

23.9.3 Quantitative Information on Capital Management

The following table sets forth the financial covenants that the Company has to comply with as part of the terms of certain of its obligations:

 

Instrument

   March 2018
ThU.S.$
     December 2017
ThU.S.$
     Interest
coverage
>= 2,0x
   Debt level
(1) <=

1,2x

Domestic bonds (Chile)

     1,284,773        1,244,939      N/R   

Syndicate Loan Scotia

     199,745        199,597        

Syndicate Loan Banco Estado - Grayling

     178,357        130,953        

N/R: Not required for the financial obligation

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

As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, Arauco has complied with all of its financial covenants.

 

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The following table sets forth the credit ratings of our debt instruments as of March 31, 2018, are as follows:

 

Instrument

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

Local bonds

   -    AA-    -    AA-

Foreign bonds

   BBB-    BBB    Baa3    —  

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

The capitalization of Arauco as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 is as follows:

 

     March 2018      December 2017  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Equity

     7,421,357        7,116,893  

Bank borrowings

     857,419        858,457  

Financial leasing

     105,622        112,376  

Bonds issued

     3,339,100        3,302,685  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Capitalization

     11,723,498        11,390,411  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

23.10 Risk Management

Arauco’s financial instruments are exposed to various financial risks: credit risk, liquidity risk and market risk (including exchange rate risks, interest rate risks and price risks).

Arauco’s overall risk management program focuses on uncertainty in financial markets and aims to minimize potential adverse effects on Arauco’s financial profitability.

Arauco’s financial risk management is overseen by the Corporate Finance Department. This department identifies, assesses and hedges financial risks in close collaboration with Arauco’s operational units.

23.10.1 Type of Risk: Credit Risk

Description

Credit risk refers to financial uncertainty at different periods of time relating to the fulfillment of obligations with counterparties, at the time of exercising the contract rights to receive cash or other financial assets on behalf of Arauco.    

 

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Explanation of Credit Risk Exposure and How This Risk Arises

Arauco’s exposure to credit risk is directly related to each of its customer’s individual abilities to fulfill their contractual commitments, reflected in trade receivables.

Accounts exposed to credit risk are: trade receivable, financial lease debtors and other debtors.

Arauco does not have a securitized portfolio.

 

     March 2018      December 2017  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Current Receivables

     

Trade receivables

     847,642        706,485  

Financial lease receivables

     1,668        11,932  

Other debtors

     90,225        95,995  

Net subtotal

     939,535        814,412  

Trade receivables

     857,694        716,455  

Financial lease receivables

     1,769        12,033  

Other debtors

     95,894        101,663  

Gross subtotal

     955,357        830,151  

Provision for doubtful trade receivables

     10,052        9,970  

Provision for doubtful lease receivables

     101        101  

Provision for doubtful other debtors

     5,669        5,668  

Subtotal Bad Debt

     15,822        15,739  

Non-Current Receivables

     

Trade receivables

     3,823        3,498  

Financial lease receivables

     1,201        1,174  

Other debtors

     13,278        11,368  

Net Subtotal

     18,302        16,040  

Trade receivables

     3,823        3,498  

Financial lease receivables

     1,201        1,174  

Other debtors

     13,278        11,368  

Gross subtotal

     18,302        16,040  

Provision for doubtful trade receivables

     —          —    

Provision for doubtful lease receivables

     —          —    

Provision for doubtful other debtors

     —          —    

Subtotal Bad Debt

     —          —    

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

The Credit and Collections Sub-Division, dependent from the Treasury Division, is the area entrusted with minimizing the credit risk of the accounts receivable, supervising the delinquency of the accounts. The regulations and procedures applicable for the control and administration of the Arauco Group can be found in the Corporate Credit Policy.

As of March 31, 2018, Arauco’s balance for commercial Debtors was ThU.S.$ 861,517 of which, according to the agreed sales conditions, 54.63% corresponded to sales on credit (open account), 42.79% to sales with letters of credit and 2.58% to other types of sales, distributed in 2,924 debtors. The client with the largest Open Account debt represented 3.97% of the total accounts receivable as of that date.

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

 

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March 31, 2018

 

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.$

     809,498       33,444       812       920       198       23       14       120       3,886       12,602       861,517  

%

     93.96     3.89     0.09     0.11     0.03     0.00     0.00     0.01     0.45     1.46     100

December 31, 2017

 

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.$

     664,202       39,459       551       955       50       34       2,238       56       97       12,311       719,953  

%

     92.26     5.48     0.08     0.13     0.01     0.00     0.31     0.01     0.01     1.71     100

Arauco does not conduct rescheduling or renegotiations with its clients that imply an amendment to the maturity of the invoices and, should it be necessary, any debt renegotiation with a client shall be analyzed on a case-by-case basis and subjected to the approval of the Corporate Finance Division.

Regarding the provisions from non-enforceable accounts, below we provide detail for the movements as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017:

 

     03-31-2018      12-31-2017  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Opening balance at January 1

     (15,739      (16,644

Impairment losses recognized on receivables

     (92      (1,377

Reversal of impairment losses

     9        2,282  

Closing balance

     (15,822      (15,739
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

Explanation regarding the Sales Risk with Letters of Credit

The sales with letters of credit mainly occur in markets in Asia and the Middle East. Periodically, a credit assessment is conducted regarding the banks that issue the letters of credit with the purpose of obtaining their score over the basis of risk-qualification ratings, country-specific risk and financial statements. The decision of approving the issuing bank or asking for confirmation of the letter of credit is made in consideration to this assessment.

 

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Explanation of the Sales Risk with Credit Line

Sales on credit are subject to the credit limit for each customer. The approval or rejection of a credit limit for all term sales is conducted by the Corporate Credit Sub-Division, as well as by the Credit and Collections area for North America, Brazil and Argentina, which report to the Corporate Finance Division. The regulations and procedures applicable for the correct control and risk management over the sales on credit are ruled by the Credit Policy.

A procedure that must be applied by all the companies of the Arauco group has been established for the approval and/or modification of client credit lines. Credit line requests are entered to the SAP that analyzes all available information. Afterwards, the same are either approved or rejected in each one of the internal committees of each company belonging to the Arauco group, depending on the maximum amount authorized by the Credit Policy. Lines of credit are renewed during this internal process on a yearly basis.

All sales are automatically controlled by a credit verification system, which has been configured to block any orders from clients who are delinquent in a given percentage of a debt and/or from clients whose line of credit, as of the time of the product’s shipping, has been exceeded or is overdue.

In order to minimize the credit risk for term or Open Account sales, it is Arauco’s policy to take out insurance to cover the export sales of companies Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A., Maderas Arauco S.A., Forestal Arauco S.A., and Arauco do Brasil S.A., as well as the domestic sales of Arauco México S.A. de C.V., Arauco Wood Inc, Arauco Colombia S.A., Arauco Perú S.A., Arauco Panels USA LLC, Flakeboard Company Ltd., Flakeboard America Ltd., Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A., Maderas Arauco S.A., Arauco Florestal Arapoti, Arauco Forest Brasil S.A. and Arauco do Brasil S.A. Arauco works with credit insurance company Continental (AA- rating, as per risk rating companies Humphreys and Fitch Ratings). In order to cover the export sales and domestic sales of Arauco Argentina S.A., the preferred credit insurance company is Insur (a subsidiary of Continental in Argentina). Both companies grant a 90% coverage over the amount of each invoice, without deductibles, for registered clients and of 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.$70.3 effective as of March 2018, 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

     7,107        10.1

Standby

     6,942        9.9

Promissory notes

     43,026        61.2

Finance

     2,836        4.0

Mortgage

     6,547        9.3

Pledge

     2,638        3.8

Promissory notes

     1,200        1.7

Total Guarantees

     70,296        100
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

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 97.0% and, therefore, Arauco’s portfolio exposure amounts to 3.0%.

 

Secured Open Accounts Receivable    ThU.S.$      %  

Total open accounts receivable

     515,755        100.0

Secured receivables (*)

     500,282        97.0

Unsecured receivables

     15,473        3.0

 

(*) 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 apply to short and long term debts, and will be for specific investments made through other companies where authorization is required from the Chief Financial Officer.

For financial instruments, the only permitted investments are fixed income investments with adequate liquidity. Each instrument has defined classifications and limits, depending on duration and type of issuer.

Regarding intermediaries (such as banks, securities brokers and dealers of mutual funds that are bank affiliates), a scoring methodology is used to determine the relative degree of risk of each intermediary based on their financial position and assign score points that result in a credit risk rating to each intermediary. Arauco uses this scoring system to determine its investment limits for each intermediary.

 

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The required information to evaluate the various criteria are obtained from published financial statements from the banks under evaluation and from the credit risk ratings of short and long term debt securities obtained from rating agencies authorized by the Superintendence of Banks and Financial Institutions (Fitch Ratings Chile, Humphreys and Feller Rate).

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.    

 

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The following tables detail Arauco’s liquidity analysis for its financial liabilities as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017. The tables have been drawn up based on the contractual undiscounted cash outflows and their remaining contractual maturities:

 

March 31, 2018

  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
    13       199,732       —         —         —         —         —         199,745       —         1,70%       Libor + 0.70%  

—  

   
Zona Franca
Punta Pereira
 
 
    U.S. Dollar     Interamerican
Development
Bank
    —         2,093       2,471       2,383       2,291       2,197       1,060       2,093       10,402       4,35%       Libor + 2.05%  

—  

   
Zona Franca
Punta Pereira
 
 
    U.S. Dollar     Interamerican
Development
Bank
    —         5,604       5,865       2,845       —         —         —         5,604       8,710       4,10%       Libor + 1.80%  

—  

   
Zona Franca
Punta Pereira
 
 
    U.S. Dollar     BBVA     14,015       —         —         —         —         —         —         14,015       —         3,13%       Libor + 1.75%  

—  

   
Zona Franca
Punta Pereira
 
 
    U.S. Dollar     Citibank     4,538       —         —         —         —         —         —         4,538       —         3,10%       Libor + 1.75%  

—  

   
Zona Franca
Punta Pereira
 
 
    U.S. Dollar     Scotiabank     2,525       —         —         —         —         —         —         2,525       —         3,64%       3.17%  

—  

   

Celulosa y
Energia Punta
Pereira
 
 
 
    U.S. Dollar     Banco
Interamericano
de Desarrollo
    —         8,452       9,971       9,616       9,234       8,866       4,295       8,452       41,982       4,35%       Libor + 2.05%  

—  

   

Celulosa y
Energia Punta
Pereira
 
 
 
    U.S. Dollar     Banco
Interamericano
de Desarrollo
    —         22,654       23,697       11,487       —         —         —         22,654       35,184       4,10%       Libor + 1.80%  

—  

   

Celulosa y
Energia Punta
Pereira
 
 
 
    U.S. Dollar     Finnish Export
Credit
    —         44,402       50,020       49,104       47,753       47,078       —         44,402       193,955       3,20%       3.20%  

—  

    Eufores S.A.       U.S. Dollar     Banco
Republica
Oriental de
Uruguay
    12,672       24,490       —         —         —         —         —         37,162       —         3,08%       Libor + 1.75%  

—  

    Eufores S.A.       U.S. Dollar     Citibank     9       —         —         —         —         —         —         9       —         3,43%       Libor + 2%  

—  

    Eufores S.A.       U.S. Dollar     Banco Itau -
Uruguay
    12,608       —         —         —         —         —         —         12,608       —         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
    5,049       20,062       —         —         —         —         —         25,111       —         3,06%       Libor + 1.75%  

—  

   
Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
 
 
   
Brazilian
Real
 
 
  Banco
Santander
    26       73       98       33       5       —         —         99       136       9,50%       9.50%  

—  

   
Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
 
 
   
Brazilian
Real
 
 
  Banco Alfa     20       56       74       74       62       —         —         76       210       10,75%       Tljp+2%+ spread 1.75%  

—  

   
Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
 
 
   
Brazilian
Real
 
 
  Banco Itau     12       29       —         —         —         —         —         41       —         3,50%       3.50%  

—  

   
Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
 
 
   
Brazilian
Real
 
 
  Banco
Bradesco
    11       33       25       —         —         —         —         44       25       6,00%       6.00%  

—  

   
Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
 
 
   
Brazilian
Real
 
 
  Banco
Votorantim
    25       —         —         —         362       362       —         25       724       5,00%       5.00%  

—  

   
Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
 
 
   
Brazilian
Real
 
 
  Banco Safra     22       65       —         —         —         —         —         87       —         6,00%       6.00%  

—  

   
Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
 
 
   
Brazilian
Real
 
 
  Banco Safra     7       20       27       27       4       —         —         27       58       10,00%       10.00%  

—  

   
Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
 
 
   
Brazilian
Real
 
 
  Banco
Santander
    39       903       —         —         —         —         —         942       —         8,50%       8.50%  

—  

   
Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
 
 
   
Brazilian
Real
 
 
  Banco
Santander
    17       8       16       158       150       150       —         25       474       9,00%       9.00%  

—  

   
Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
 
 
   
Brazilian
Real
 
 
  Banco
Santander
    12       76       85       71       61       27       —         88       244       10,49%       10.49%  

—  

   
Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
 
 
   
Brazilian
Real
 
 
  Banco
Bradesco
    21       75       34       28       28       9       —         96       99       9,00%       9.00%  

—  

   
Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
 
 
    U.S. Dollar     Banco Alfa     2       7       9       9       2       —         —         9       20       8,20%       Cesta+2%+spread 1.8%  

—  

   
Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
 
 
   
Brazilian
Real
 
 
  Banco Alfa     6       17       22       22       6       —         —         23       50       10,80%       Tljp+2%+Spread 1.8%  

—  

   
Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
 
 
   
Brazilian
Real
 
 
  Banco
Votorantim -
Brazil
    198       517       230       —         —         —         —         715       230       8,10%       Tljp+1.8%+Spread 2%  

—  

   
Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
 
 
    U.S. Dollar     Banco
Votorantim -
Brazil
    34       101       45       —         321       321       —         135       687       7,79%       Cesta+1.3%+spread 2%  

—  

   
Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
 
 
   
Brazilian
Real
 
 
  Banco Bndes
Subcrédito
A-B-D
    4       —         —         228       456       228       —         4       912       10,57%       Tljp + 2.91%  

—  

   
Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
 
 
    U.S. Dollar     Banco Bndes
Subcrédito C
    4       —         —         60       145       84       —         4       289       7,30%       Cesta+2.91%  

—  

   
Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
 
 
   
Brazilian
Real
 
 
  Banco
Santander
    68       1,000       108       205       201       128       —         1,068       642       8,67%       8.67%  

—  

   

Mahal
Emprendimientos
Pat. S.A.
 
 
 
   
Brazilian
Real
 
 
  Bndes
Subcrédito E-I
    23       1,504       3,008       1,504       —         —         —         1,527       4,512       9,66%       Tljp + 2.91%  

—  

   

Mahal
Emprendimientos
Pat. S.A.
 
 
 
   
Brazilian
Real
 
 
  Bndes
Subcrédito F-J
    16       902       1,804       902       —         —         —         918       2,706       11,86%       Tljp + 3.91%  

—  

   

Mahal
Emprendimientos
Pat. S.A.
 
 
 
    U.S. Dollar     Bndes
Subcrédito
G-K
    63       849       2,037       1,188       —         —         —         912       3,225       7,40%       Cesta + 2.91%  

—  

   

Mahal
Emprendimientos
Pat. S.A.
 
 
 
   
Brazilian
Real
 
 
  Bndes
Subcrédito
H-L
    19       1,002       2,005       1,002       —         —         —         1,021       3,007       11,86%       Tljp + 5.11%  

—  

   

Mahal
Emprendimientos
Pat. S.A.
 
 
 
   
Brazilian
Real
 
 
  Banco
Santander
    —         7       27       27       21       —         —         7       75       10,75%       Tljp+2%+Spread 2%  

—  

   

Mahal
Emprendimientos
Pat. S.A.
 
 
 
    U.S. Dollar     Banco
Santander
    —         3       13       13       10       —         —         3       36       8,49%       Cesta+2%+Spread 2%  

—  

   

Novo Oeste
Gestao de Ativos
Florestais S.A.
 
 
 
   
Brazilian
Real
 
 
  Banco
Santander
    1       5       28       28       23       —         —         6       79       10,75%       Tljp+2%+Spread 2%  

—  

   

Novo Oeste
Gestao de Ativos
Florestais S.A.
 
 
 
    U.S. Dollar     Banco
Santander
    1       2       13       13       10       —         —         3       36       8,49%       Tljp+2%+Spread 2%  

—  

   
Flakeboard
Company Ltd
 
 
    U.S. Dollar     Banco del
Estado de
Chile
    —         2,079       7,647       7,497       25,105       25,105       152,227       2,079       217,581       3,00%       Libor + 1.65%  
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     
      Total     53,431       336,822       109,379       88,524       86,250       84,555       157,582       390,253       526,290      
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

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AND SUBSIDIARIES

Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2018

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

 

 

March 31, 2018

  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.

 

U.F

 

Barau-F

    3,916       —         29,480       28,627       27,774       26,922       157,860       3,916       270,663       4.24     4.21

93.458.000-1

 

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

 

U.F

 

Barau-F

    1,566       —         11,820       11,476       11,132       10,789       63,879       1,566       109,096       4.25     4.21

93.458.000-1

 

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

 

U.F

 

Barau-J

    —         600       7,204       226,999       —         —         —         600       234,203       3.23     3.22

93.458.000-1

 

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

 

U.F

 

Barau-P

    3,344       —         8,851       8,851       8,851       28,964       246,284       3,344       301,801       3.96     3.96

93.458.000-1

 

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

 

U.F

 

Barau-Q

    12,338       11,173       23,843       23,178       11,776       —         —         23,511       58,797       2.96     2.98

93.458.000-1

 

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

 

U.F

 

Barau-R

    3,987       —         7,974       7,974       7,974       7,974       322,198       3,987       354,094       3.57     3.57

93.458.000-1

 

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

 

U.F

 

Barau-S

    1,999       —         5,331       5,331       5,331       5,331       236,491       1,999       257,815       2.44     2.89

93.458.000-1

 

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

 

U.S. Dollar

 

Yankee Bonds 2019

    —         2,492       209,760       —         —         —         —         2,492       209,760       7.26     7.25

93.458.000-1

 

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

 

U.S. Dollar

 

Yankee 2021

    —         1,919       10,013       10,013       199,234       —         —         1,919       219,260       5.02     5.00

93.458.000-1

 

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

 

U.S. Dollar

 

Yankee 2022

    —         2,667       12,153       12,153       12,153       253,174       —         2,667       289,633       4.77     4.75

93.458.000-1

 

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

 

U.S. Dollar

 

Yankee 2024

    —         3,750       22,500       22,500       22,500       22,500       537,374       3,750       627,374       4.52     4.50

93.458.000-1

 

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

 

U.S. Dollar

 

Yankee 2027

    8,019       —         19,375       19,375       19,375       19,375       582,843       8,019       660,343       3.90     3.88

93.458.000-1

 

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

 

U.S. Dollar

 

Yankee 2047

    9,105       —         22,000       22,000       22,000       22,000       943,217       9,105       1,031,217       5.50     5.50
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     
      Total     44,274       22,601       390,304       398,477       348,100       397,029       3,090,146       66,875       4,624,056      
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

March 31, 2018

  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.

  U.F   Banco Santander     167       538       925       925       —         —         —         705       1,850       —         —    

85.805.200-9

 

Forestal Arauco S.A.

  U.F   Banco Scotiabank     1,367       3,926       4,022       4,023       343       344       —         5,293       8,732       —         —    

85.805.200-9

 

Forestal Arauco S.A.

  U.F   Banco Estado     756       2,225       2,157       2,158       86       86       —         2,981       4,487       —         —    

85.805.200-9

 

Forestal Arauco S.A.

  U.F   Banco de Chile     3,445       13,486       7,364       7,364       1,914       1,914       —         16,931       18,556       —         —    

85.805.200-9

 

Forestal Arauco S.A.

  U.F   Banco BBVA     1,222       2,992       63       64       —         —         —         4,214       127       —         —    

85.805.200-9

 

Forestal Arauco S.A.

  U.F   Banco Credito e Inversiones     1,520       5,647       4,823       4,824       5,447       5,448       —         7,167       20,542       —         —    

85.805.200-9

 

Forestal Arauco S.A.

  Chilean Pesos   Banco Santander     17       —         —         —         —         —         —         17       —         —         —    

85.805.200-9

 

Forestal Arauco S.A.

  Chilean Pesos   Banco Chile     525       1,200       947       947       49       50       —         1,725       1,993       —         —    

85.805.200-9

 

Forestal Arauco S.A.

  Chilean Pesos   Banco Credito e Inversiones     781       2,344       2,844       2,844       36       36       —         3,125       5,760       —         —    

85.805.200-9

 

Forestal Arauco S.A.

  Chilean Pesos   Banco Scotiabank     85       255       340       340       198       199       —         340       1,077       —         —    
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     
      Total     9,885       32,613       23,485       23,489       8,073       8,077       —         42,498       63,124      
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

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Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2018

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

 

 

December 31, 2017

  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
    25       199,572       —         —         —         —         —         199,597       —         1.70%       Libor + 0.70%  

—  

   
Zona Franca
Punta Pereira
 
 
    U.S. Dollar     Interamerican
Development
Bank
    1,167       1,032       2,434       2,361       2,282       2,201       2,120       2,199       11,398       3.51%       Libor + 2.05%  

—  

   
Zona Franca
Punta Pereira
 
 
    U.S. Dollar     Interamerican
Development
Bank
    2,953       2,787       5,870       5,676       —         —         —         5,740       11,546       3.26%       Libor + 1.80%  

—  

   
Zona Franca
Punta Pereira
 
 
    U.S. Dollar     BBVA     14,007       —         —         —         —         —         —         14,007       —         3.13%       Libor + 1.75%  

—  

   
Zona Franca
Punta Pereira
 
 
    U.S. Dollar     Citibank     —         4,503       —         —         —         —         —         4,503       —         3.10%       Libor + 1.75%  

—  

   
Zona Franca
Punta Pereira
 
 
    U.S. Dollar     Scotiabank     3       2,506       —         —         —         —         —         2,509       —         3.17%       3.17%  

—  

   

Celulosa y
Energia Punta
Pereira
 
 
 
    U.S. Dollar     Banco
Interamericano
de Desarrollo
    4,723       4,161       9,828       9,526       9,201       8,885       8,570       8,884       46,010       3.51%       Libor + 2.05%  

—  

   

Celulosa y
Energia Punta
Pereira
 
 
 
    U.S. Dollar     Banco
Interamericano
de Desarrollo
    11,946       11,255       23,735       22,938       —         —         —         23,201       46,673       3.26%       Libor + 1.80%  

—  

   

Celulosa y
Energia Punta
Pereira
 
 
 
    U.S. Dollar     Finnish Export
Credit
    25,176       21,214       50,198       49,484       47,929       47,207       23,564       46,390       218,382       3.20%       3.20%  

—  

   

Celulosa y
Energia Punta
Pereira
 
 
 
    U.S. Dollar     Dnb Nor Bank     —         45       —         —         —         —         —         45       —         0.00%       Libor + 2%  

—  

    Eufores S.A.       U.S. Dollar     Banco
Republica
Oriental de
Uruguay
    24,746       12,564       —         —         —         —         —         37,310       —         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
    1,200       —         —         —         —         —         —         1,200       —         2.91%       Libor + 1.75%  

—  

    Eufores S.A.       U.S. Dollar     Banco Itau -
Uruguay
    4       12,513       —         —         —         —         —         12,517       —         3.08%       Libor + 1.75%  

—  

    Eufores S.A.       U.S. Dollar     Heritage     1,352       —         —         —         —         —         —         1,352       —         3.03%       Libor + 1.75%  

—  

    Eufores S.A.       U.S. Dollar     Banco
Santander
    20,230       5,013       —         —         —         —         —         25,243       —         3.06%       Libor + 1.75%  

—  

   
Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
 
 
    Brazilian Real     Banco
Santander
    23       67       89       46       —         —         —         90       135       9.50%       9.50%  

—  

   
Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
 
 
    Brazilian Real     Banco Alfa     18       56       74       74       74       7       —         74       229       10.75%       Tljp+2%+ spread 1.75%  

—  

   
Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
 
 
    Brazilian Real     Banco
Santander
    3       7       10       10       7       —         —         10       27       11.00%       Tljp+2%+ spread 2%  

—  

   
Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
 
 
    Brazilian Real     Banco Itau     1       —         —         —         —         —         —         1       —         2.50%       2.50%  

—  

   
Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
 
 
    Brazilian Real     Banco Itau     13       37       4       —         —         —         —         50       4       3.50%       3.50%  

—  

   
Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
 
 
    Brazilian Real     Banco
Bradesco
    11       33       36       —         —         —         —         44       36       6.00%       6.00%  

—  

   
Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
 
 
    Brazilian Real     Banco
Votorantim
    16       —         —         —         364       364       —         16       728       5.00%       5.00%  

—  

   
Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
 
 
    Brazilian Real     Banco Safra     22       65       22       —         —         —         —         87       22       6.00%       6.00%  

—  

   
Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
 
 
    Brazilian Real     Banco Safra     7       20       27       27       11       —         —         27       65       10.00%       10.00%  

—  

   
Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
 
 
    Brazilian Real     Banco
Santander
    981       907       —         —         —         —         —         1,888       —         9.50%       9.50%  

—  

   
Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
 
 
    Brazilian Real     Banco
Santander
    —         16       16       8       —         —         —         16       24       9.00%       9.00%  

—  

   
Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
 
 
    Brazilian Real     Banco
Santander
    12       52       85       74       64       54       —         64       277       10.49%       10.49%  

—  

   
Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
 
 
    Brazilian Real     Banco
Bradesco
    20       69       53       28       28       16       —         89       125       9.00%       9.00%  

—  

   
Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
 
 
    U.S. Dollar     Banco Alfa     2       7       9       9       5       —         —         9       23       8.20%       Cesta+2%+spread 1.8%

—  

   
Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
 
 
    Brazilian Real     Banco Alfa     6       17       23       22       11       —         —         23       56       10.80%       Tljp+2%+Spread 1.8%  

—  

   
Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
 
 
    Brazilian Real     Banco Itau
-Brazil
    1       —         —         —         —         —         —         1       —         2.50%       2.50%  

—  

   
Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
 
 
    Brazilian Real     Banco
Votorantim -
Brazil
    192       619       403       —         322       322       —         811       1,047       8.10%       Tljp+1.8%+Spread 2%  

—  

   
Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
 
 
    U.S. Dollar     Banco
Votorantim -
Brazil
    34       —         78       —         —         —         —         34       78       7.70%       Cesta+1.3%+spread 2%  

—  

   
Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
 
 
    Brazilian Real     Banco Bndes
Subcrédito
A-B-D
    4       —         —         115       458       344       —         4       917       9.82%      
Tljp +
2.91%
 
 

—  

   
Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
 
 
    U.S. Dollar     Banco Bndes
Subcrédito C
    5       —         —         24       145       120       —         5       289       7.30%       Cesta+2.91%  

—  

   
Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
 
 
    Brazilian Real     Banco
Santander
    995       984       107       212       202       161       —         1,979       682       8.90%       8.90%  

—  

   

Mahal
Emprendimientos
Pat. S.A.
 
 
 
    Brazilian Real     Bndes
Subcrédito E-I
    23       754       3,017       2,262       —         —         —         777       5,279       9.91%       Tljp + 2.91%  

—  

   

Mahal
Emprendimientos
Pat. S.A.
 
 
 
    Brazilian Real     Bndes
Subcrédito F-J
    16       452       1,810       1,358       —         —         —         468       3,168       10.91%       Tljp + 3.91%  

—  

   

Mahal
Emprendimientos
Pat. S.A.
 
 
 
    U.S. Dollar     Bndes
Subcrédito
G-K
    63       339       2,037       1,697       —         —         —         402       3,734       7.31%       Cesta + 2.91%  

—  

   

Mahal
Emprendimientos
Pat. S.A.
 
 
 
    Brazilian Real     Bndes
Subcrédito
H-L
    19       504       2,011       1,509       —         —         —         523       3,520       12.11%       Tljp + 5.11%  

—  

   

Mahal
Emprendimientos
Pat. S.A.
 
 
 
    Brazilian Real     Banco
Santander
    —         —         27       27       27       —         —         —         81       11.00%       Tljp+2%+Spread 2%  

—  

   

Mahal
Emprendimientos
Pat. S.A.
 
 
 
    U.S. Dollar     Banco
Santander
    —         —         13       13       12       —         —         —         38       8.40%       Cesta+2%+Spread 2%  

—  

   

Novo Oeste
Gestao de Ativos
Florestais S.A.
 
 
 
    Brazilian Real     Banco
Santander
    —         1       26       28       28       2       —         1       84       11.00%       Tljp+2%+Spread 2%  

—  

   

Novo Oeste
Gestao de Ativos
Florestais S.A.
 
 
 
    U.S. Dollar     Banco
Santander
    —         1       12       13       13       1       —         1       39       8.40%       Tljp+2%+Spread 2%  

—  

   
Flakeboard
Company Ltd
 
 
    U.S. Dollar     Banco del
Estado de
Chile
    675       —         5,060       4,839       17,925       17,925       111,309       675       157,058       3.00%       Libor + 1.65%  
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     
      Total     110,700       282,172       107,114       102,380       79,108       77,609       145,563       392,872       511,774      
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

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AND SUBSIDIARIES

Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2018

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

 

 

December 31, 2017

  Maturity     Total              

Tax ID

 

Name

 

Currency

 

Name - Country
Bonds

  Up to 3
months
ThU.S.$
    3 to 12
months
ThU.S.$
    1 to 2
years
ThU.S.$
    2 to 3
years
ThU.S.$
    3 to 4
years
ThU.S.$
    4 to 5
years
ThU.S.$
    More than 5
years
ThU.S.$
    Current
ThU.S.$
    Non
Current
ThU.S.$
    Effective
rate
    Nominal
rate
 

93.458.000-1

  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.   U.F.   Barau-F     —         1,528       28,132       27,301       26,469       25,638       156,181       1,528       263,721       4.24     4.21

93.458.000-1

  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.   U.F.   Barau-F     —         611       11,340       11,005       10,670       10,335       62,958       611       106,308       4.25     4.21

93.458.000-1

  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.   U.F.   Barau-J     2,342       —         7,027       224,916       —         —         —         2,342       231,943       3.23     3.22

93.458.000-1

  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.   U.F.   Barau-P     —         1,103       8,633       8,633       8,633       28,334       240,175       1,103       294,408       3.96     3.96

93.458.000-1

  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.   U.F.   Barau-Q     —         22,364       23,445       22,796       11,154       —         —         22,364       57,395       2.96     2.98

93.458.000-1

  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.   U.F.   Barau-R     —         1,944       7,777       7,777       7,777       7,777       314,228       1,944       345,336       3.57     3.57

93.458.000-1

  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.   U.F.   Barau-S     —         650       5,200       5,200       5,200       5,200       230,228       650       251,028       2.44     2.89

93.458.000-1

  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.   U.S. Dollar   Yankee 2019     6,168       —         217,034       —         —         —         —         6,168       217,034       7.26     7.25

93.458.000-1

  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.   U.S. Dollar   Yankee 2021     4,422       —         10,013       10,013       204,138       —         —         4,422       224,164       5.02     5.00

93.458.000-1

  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.   U.S. Dollar   Yankee 2022     5,705       —         12,153       12,153       12,153       259,072       —         5,705       295,531       4.77     4.75

93.458.000-1

  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.   U.S. Dollar   Yankee 2024     9,375       —         22,500       22,500       22,500       22,500       548,324       9,375       638,324       4.52     4.50

93.458.000-1

  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.   U.S. Dollar   Yankee 2027     —         3,175       19,375       19,375       19,375       19,375       582,479       3,175       659,979       3.90     3.88

93.458.000-1

  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.   U.S. Dollar   Yankee 2047     —         3,607       22,000       22,000       22,000       22,000       943,160       3,607       1,031,160       5.50     5.50
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     
      Total     28,012       34,982       394,629       393,669       350,069       400,231       3,077,733       62,994       4,616,331      
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

December 31, 2017

  Maturity     Total          

Tax ID

 

Name

 

Currency

 

Name - Country

Lease

  Up to 3
months
ThU.S.$
    3 to 12
months
ThU.S.$
    1 to 2
years
ThU.S.$
    2 to 3
years
ThU.S.$
    3 to 4
years
ThU.S.$
    4 to 5
years
ThU.S.$
    More than 5
years
ThU.S.$
    Current
ThU.S.$
    Non
Current
ThU.S.$
   

Effective
rate

 

Nominal
rate

85.805.200-9   Forestal Arauco S.A.   U.F.   Banco Santander     168       1,026       983       983       —         —         —         1,194       1,966     —     —  
85.805.200-9   Forestal Arauco S.A.   U.F.   Banco Scotiabank     1,563       3,772       4,139       4,139       638       638       —         5,335       9,554     —     —  
85.805.200-9   Forestal Arauco S.A.   U.F.   Banco Estado     749       2,182       2,318       2,318       230       230       —         2,931       5,096     —     —  
85.805.200-9   Forestal Arauco S.A.   U.F.   Banco de Chile     3,346       13,995       7,886       7,886       2,247       2,247       —         17,341       20,266     —     —  
85.805.200-9   Forestal Arauco S.A.   U.F.   Banco BBVA     1,151       3,421       447       447       —         —         —         4,572       894     —     —  
85.805.200-9   Forestal Arauco S.A.   U.F.   Banco Credito e Inversiones     1,443       5,901       4,856       4,856       5,354       5,354       —         7,344       20,420     —     —  
85.805.200-9   Forestal Arauco S.A.   Chilean Pesos   Banco Santander     50       17       —         —         —         —         —         67       —       —     —  
85.805.200-9   Forestal Arauco S.A.   Chilean Pesos   Banco Chile     607       1,547       1,015       1,015       123       123       —         2,154       2,276     —     —  
85.805.200-9   Forestal Arauco S.A.   Chilean Pesos   Banco Credito e Inversiones     767       2,301       3,032       3,032       179       179       —         3,068       6,422     —     —  
85.805.200-9   Forestal Arauco S.A.   Chilean Pesos   Banco Scotiabank     84       251       334       334       237       236       —         335       1,141     —     —  
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     
      Total     9,928       34,413       25,010       25,010       9,008       9,007       —         44,341       68,035      
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

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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Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2018

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

 

 

Guarantees

As of the date of these interim consolidated financial statements, Arauco has financial assets of approximately MU.S.$55 that have been pledged to third parties (beneficiaries), as direct guarantee. If Arauco does not fulfill its obligations, the guarantors could execute the guarantees.

As of March 31, 2018, the total assets pledged as an indirect guarantee were MU.S.$561. In contrast to direct guarantees, indirect guarantees are given to secure obligations assumed by a third party.

On September 29, 2011, Arauco entered into a Security Agreement under which it granted a non-joint guarantee limited to 50% of the obligations of the Uruguayan companies (joint ventures) Celulosa y Energía Punta Pereira S.A. and Zona Franca Punta Pereira S.A., under the IDB Facility Agreement in the amount of up to MU.S.$454 and the Finnevera Guaranteed Facility Agreement in the amount of up to MU.S.$900. Both loan agreements were signed with the International Development Bank. Such guarantee is included in the table below, under indirect guarantees.

Direct and indirect guarantees granted by Arauco:

DIRECT

 

Subsidiary

  

Guarantee

  

Assets
Pledged

  

Currency

  

ThU.S.$

  

Guarantor

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   Guarantee letter       Chilean Pesos    488    Directorate General of Maritime Territory and Merchant Marine

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   Guarantee letter       Chilean Pesos    313    Directorate General of Maritime Territory and Merchant Marine

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   Guarantee letter       Chilean Pesos    230    Directorate General of Maritime Territory and Merchant Marine

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   Guarantee letter       Chilean Pesos    209    Directorate General of Maritime Territory and Merchant Marine

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   Guarantee letter       Chilean Pesos    120    National Customs Service

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   Guarantee letter       Chilean Pesos    100    National Customs Service

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Mortgage Industrial Plant of Jaguariaíva of Arauco do Brasil       U.S. Dollar    46,126    BNDES

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Endorsement of ADB + Guarantee Letter AISA       U.S. Dollar    3,522    Bank Votorantim S.A.

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Endorsement of Arauco do Brasil       U.S. Dollar    642    Bank Votorantim S.A.

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Equipment    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar    223    Bank Santander S.A.

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Equipment    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar    134    Bank Bradesco S.A.

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Equipment    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar    113    Bank Bradesco S.A.

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Equipment    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar    97    Bank Bradesco S.A.

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

   Equipment    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar    208    Bank Santander S.A.

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

   Equipment    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar    205    Bank Alpha S.A.

Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.

   Endorsement of Arauco do Brasil       U.S. Dollar    724    Bank Votorantim S.A.

Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.

   Equipment    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar    387    Bank Safra S.A.

Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.

   Equipment    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar    231    Bank Santander S.A.

Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.

   Equipment    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar    200    Bank Itaú BBA S.A.

Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.

   Equipment    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar    95    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       54,673   
           

 

  

INDIRECT

 

              

Subsidiary

  

Guarantee

  

Assets
Pledged

  

Currency

  

ThU.S.$

  

Guarantor

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   Suretyship not supportive and cumulative       U.S. Dollar    365,292    Acuerdos conjuntos (Uruguay)

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   Full Guarantee       U.S. Dollar    177,000    Flakeboard America Ltd (Estados Unidos)

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   Guarantee letter       U.S. Dollar    4,430    Arauco Forest Brasil y Mahal (Brasil)

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   Guarantee letter       Brazilian Real    14,610    Arauco Forest Brasil y Mahal (Brasil)
      Total       561,332   
           

 

  

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 +/- 5.47% (equivalent to ThU.S.$ +/- 47,512), and +/- 0.39% of equity (equivalent to ThU.S.$ +/- 28,507).

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 +/- 0,002% (equivalent to ThU.S.$13) and a change on the equity of +/- 0.0002% (equivalent to ThU.S.$13).

23.10.4 Type of Risk: Market Risk – Interest rate risk

Description

Interest rate risk refers to the sensitivity of the value of financial assets and liabilities in terms of interest rate fluctuations.

Explanation of Interest Rate Risk Exposure and How This Risk Arises

Arauco is exposed to risks due to interest rate fluctuations for bonds issued, bank borrowings and financial instruments that bear interest at a variable rate.

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

Arauco completes its risk analysis by reviewing its exposure to changes in interest rates. As of March 31, 2018, 14.5% 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 +/- 0.13% (equivalent to ThU.S.$-/+ 1,144) and +/- 0.01% (equivalent to ThU.S.$-/+ 686) on equity.

 

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Thousands of dollars

   March 2018
ThU.S.$
     Total  

Fixed rate

     3,679,532        85.5

Bonds issued

     3,339,100     

Bank borrowings (*)

     234,810     

Financial leasing

     105,622     

Variable rate

     622,609        14.5

Bonds issued

     —       

Loans with Banks

     622,609     

Total

     4,302,141        100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Thousands of dollars

   December 2017
ThU.S.$
     Total  

Fixed rate

     3,676,210        86.0

Bonds issued

     3,302,685     

Bank borrowings (*)

     261,149     

Financial leasing

     112,376     

Variable rate

     597,308        14.0

Bonds issued

     —       

Loans with Banks

     597,308     

Total

     4,273,518        100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*) Includes variable rate bank borrowings changed by fixed rate swaps.

23.10.5 Type of Risk: Market Risk – Price of Pulp Risks

Description

Pulp prices are determined by world and regional market conditions. Prices fluctuate based on demand, production capacity, commercial strategies adopted by large-scale forestry companies, pulp and paper producers and by the availability of substitutes.    

Explanation of Price Risk Exposure and How This Risk Arises

Pulp prices are reflected in revenue from sales and directly affect the net income for the period.

As of March 31, 2018, revenue due to pulp sales accounted for 50.04% 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 +/- 25.25% (equivalent to ThU.S.$ 219,387) on the income for the year after tax and +/- 1.8% (equivalent to ThU.S.$131,632) 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.

 

    Wood products: 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 (50% property of Arauco) and they have a total production capacity of approximately 3.9 million tons per year. Pulp is sold in more than 45 countries, mainly in Asia and Europe.

 

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Wood products

The Panels area produces a wide range of panel products and several kinds of moldings aimed at the furniture, decoration and construction industries. It consists of 19 industrial plants: 5 in Chile, 2 in Argentina, 4 in Brazil, and 8 plants around USA and Canada. The Company has a total annual production capacity of 6.8 million cubic meters of PBO, MDF, Hardboards, plywood and moldings.

Through the joint venture Sonae Arauco (see note 16), 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 total, Sonae Arauco’s production capacity is approximately 1.4 million m3 of MDF, 2.2 million m3 of PB, 486,000 m3 of OSB and 50,000 m3 of sawn lumber.

Including 50% of Sonae Arauco, Arauco has a total capacity of 4.5 million m3 of MDF, 3.9 million m3 of PB and 243,000 m3 of OSB.

The Sawn Timber area produces a wide range of wood and remanufactured products with different kinds of uses and appearances, which include a wide variety of uses in the furniture, packing, construction and refurbishing industries.

With 8 saw mills in operation (7 in Chile and 1 in Argentina), the Company has a production capacity of 3 million m3 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 March 31, 2018, of which 1 million hectares are used for plantations, 431 thousand hectares for native forests, 196 thousand hectares for other uses and 109 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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Period ended March 31, 2018

  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

    732,860       30,024       692,689       9,081       —         1,464,654       —         1,464,654  

Revenues from transactions with other operating segments

    11,097       253,484       1,626       9,115       —         275,322       (275,322     —    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Finance income

    —         —         —         —         4,782       4,782       —         4,782  

Finance costs

    —         —         —         —         (51,662     (51,662     —         (51,662

Net finance costs

    —         —         —         —         (46,880     (46,880     —         (46,880
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortizations

    58,288       6,893       34,521       800       1,813       102,315       —         102,315  

Sum of significant income accounts

    1,750       31,955       1,053       —         —         34,758       —         34,758  

Sum of significant expense accounts

    6,802       181       1       —         —         6,984       —         6,984  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit (loss) of each reportable segment

    278,082       (14,525     55,814       1,156       (122,811     197,716       —         197,716  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

               

Associates

    —         —         —         —         171       171       —         171  

Joint ventures

    —         —         5,127       —         547       5,674       —         5,674  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income tax expense

    —         —         —         —         (51,841     (51,841     —         (51,841
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Geographical information on revenues

               

Revenue – Chilean entities

    551,068       12,773       329,321       132       —         893,294       —         893,294  

Revenue – Foreign entities

    181,792       17,251       363,368       8,949       —         571,360       —         571,360  

Total Ordinary Income

    732,860       30,024       692,689       9,081       —         1,464,654       —         1,464,654  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Period ended March 31, 2018

  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

    43,099       77,390       46,155       50       603       167,297       —         167,297  

Acquisition and contribution of investments in associates and joint venture

    —         —         —         —         15,918       15,918       —         15,918  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Period ended March 31, 2018

  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

    5,180,984       5,338,269       2,801,386       52,780       810,365       14,183,784       (37,709     14,146,075  

Segments assets (excluding deferred tax assets)

    5,180,984       5,338,269       2,801,386       52,780       801,033       14,174,452       (37,709     14,136,743  

Deferred tax assets

    —         —         —         —         9,332       9,332       —         9,332  

Investments accounted through equity method

               

Associates

    —         46,430       —         —         110,811       157,241       —         157,241  

Joint Ventures

    —         —         199,391       —         20,784       220,175       —         220,175  

Segment liabilities

    391,281       174,129       412,893       12,929       5,913,486       6,904,718       —         6,904,718  

Segments liabilities (excluding deferred tax liabilities)

    391,281       174,129       412,893       12,929       4,424,806       5,416,038       —         5,416,038  

Deferred tax liabilities

    —         —         —         —         1,488,680       1,488,680       —         1,488,680  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Geographical information on non-current assets (**)

               

Chile

    2,535,710       3,230,434       661,672       21,911       238,743       6,688,470       (4,596     6,683,874  

Foreign countries

    1,687,730       1,642,100       1,214,227       20,587       31,763       4,596,407       —         4,596,407  

Non-current assets, Total

    4,223,440       4,872,534       1,875,899       42,498       270,506       11,284,877       (4,596     11,280,281  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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March 31, 2018

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

 

 

Period ended March 31, 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

     563,604        19,635       640,015        10,482        —         1,233,736       —         1,233,736  

Revenues from transactions with other operating segments

     10,364        263,442       1,449        7,788        —         283,043       (283,043     —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Finance income

     —          —         —          —          6,413       6,413       —         6,413  

Finance costs

     —          —         —          —          (59,872     (59,872     —         (59,872

Net finance costs

     —          —         —          —          (53,459     (53,459     —         (53,459
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortizations

     60,006        6,361       35,970        893        1,731       104,961       —         104,961  

Sum of significant income accounts

     566        44,164       111        —          —         44,841       —         44,841  

Sum of significant expense accounts

     —          178,361       961        —          —         179,322       —         179,322  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit (loss) of each reportable segment

     99,862        (157,408     54,859        2,100        (44,685     (45,272     —         (45,272
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

                   

Associates

     —          —         —          —          3,415       3,415       —         3,415  

Joint ventures

     —          —         4,307        —          409       4,716       —         4,716  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income tax expense

     —          —         —          —          25,622       25,622       —         25,622  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Geographical information on revenues

                   

Revenue – Chilean entities

     408,316        13,613       311,155        229        —         733,313       —         733,313  

Revenue – Foreign entities

     155,288        6,022       328,860        10,253        —         500,423       —         500,423  

Total Ordinary Income

     563,604        19,635       640,015        10,482        —         1,233,736       —         1,233,736  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Period ended March 31, 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

     34,063        55,403        30,019        67        280        119,832        —          119,832  

Acquisition and contribution of investments in associates and joint venture

     —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Year ended December 31, 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

    5,035,105       5,040,500       3,024,120       52,640       881,000       14,033,365       (38,765     13,994,600  

Segments assets (excluding deferred tax assets)

    5,035,105       5,040,500       3,024,120       52,640       872,734       14,025,099       (38,765     13,986,334  

Deferred tax assets

    —         —         —         —         8,266       8,266       —         8,266  

Investments accounted through equity method

               

Associates

    —         48,921       —         —         110,046       158,967       —         158,967  

Joint Ventures

    —         —         189,568       —         20,237       209,805       —         209,805  

Segment liabilities

    325,598       184,721       489,022       16,100       5,862,266       6,877,707       —         6,877,707  

Segment liabilities (excluding deferred tax liabilities)

    325,598       184,721       489,022       16,100       4,376,902       5,392,343       —         5,392,343  

Deferred tax liabilities

    —         —         —         —         1,485,364       1,485,364       —         1,485,364  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Geographical information on non-current assets

               

Chile

    2,537,947       3,221,911       666,234       22,220       187,639       6,635,951       (4,635     6,631,316  

Foreign countries

    1,700,240       1,648,557       1,191,895       21,571       30,658       4,592,921       —         4,592,921  

Non-current assets, Total

    4,238,187       4,870,468       1,858,129       43,791       218,297       11,228,872       (4,635     11,224,237  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

The following table shows information related to cash flows by segments which is presented as a complementary information as required by our regulatory entities:

 

Period ended March 31, 2018

   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

     128,737       (31,887     11,178       1,732       (26,325     83,435       —          83,435  

Cash flows (used in) investing activities

     (40,429     (75,059     (13,248     (342     (49,158     (178,236     —          (178,236

Cash flows from (used in) Financing Activities

     (39,212     —         (38     —         38,728       (522     —          (522

Net increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents

     441,731       69,033       171,418       5,597       (687,803     (95,323     —          (95,323
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Period ended March 31, 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

     172,577       40,043       74,565       1,359       (107,780     180,764       —          180,764  

Cash flows (used in) investing activities

     (34,329     (54,984     (33,734     (344     4,289       (119,102     —          (119,102

Cash flows from (used in) Financing Activities

     (43,059     (303     (2,845     —         (1,203     (47,410     —          (47,410

Net increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents

     95,189       (15,244     37,986       1,015       (104,694     14,252       —          14,252  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

Information required by geographic area:

 

     Geographical area  
2018    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 at 03-31-2018

     893,294        127,927        128,686        195,990        118,757        1,464,654  

Non-current Assets at 03-31-2018 other than deferred tax

     6,676,147        949,469        1,261,748        601,693        1,781,892        11,270,949  

 

     Geographical area  
2017    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 at 03-31-2017

     733,313        111,359        90,946        200,337        97,781        1,233,736  

Non-current Assets at 03-31-2017 other than deferred tax

     6,624,381        956,511        1,274,536        575,231        1,785,312        11,215,971  

 

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NOTE 25. OTHER NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS AND NON-FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

 

Current non-financial assets

   03-31-2018
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Roads to amortize current

     59,162        43,301  

Prepayment to amortize (insurance + others)

     49,497        21,257  

Recoverable taxes (Relating to purchases)

     69,878        60,823  

Other current non-financial assets

     5,935        4,456  

Total

     184,472        129,837  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Non-current non-financial assets

   03-31-2018
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Roads to amortize, non-current

     110,690        112,937  

Guarantee values

     3,027        2,893  

Recoverable taxes

     1,817        1,835  

Other non-current non-financial assets

     5,808        3,856  

Total

     121,342        121,521  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Current non-financial liabilities

   03-31-2018
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Provision of minimum dividend (1)

     202,740        116,123  

ICMS tax payable

     12,277        12,593  

Other tax payable

     28,124        23,040  

Other Current non-financial liablities

     2,549        2,194  

Total

     245,690        153,950  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) Provision includes a minimum dividend of subsidiary minority.

Non-current non-financial liabilities

   03-31-2018
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

ICMS tax payable

     114,163        110,532  

Other non-current non-financial liablities

     1,343        1,808  

Total

     115,506        112,340  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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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 March 31, 2018 and 2017 in order to determine the provision of 40% of the distributable net profit for each period:

 

     Distributable Net Profit
ThU.S.$
 

Net profit attributable to owners of parent at 03-31-2018

     197,806  

Adjustments:

  

Biological Assets

  

Unrealized gains/losses

     (29,568

Realized gains/losses

     53,967  

Deferred income taxes

     (6,587
  

 

 

 

Total adjustments

     17,812  
  

 

 

 

Distributable Net Profit at 03-31-2018

     215,618  
  

 

 

 

 

     Distributable Net Profit
ThU.S.$
 

Net profit attributable to owners of parent at 03-31-2017

     (45,608

Adjustments:

  

Biological Assets

  

Unrealized gains/losses

     (44,972

Realized gains/losses

     137,050  

Deferred income taxes

     (22,688
  

 

 

 

Total adjustments

     69,390  
  

 

 

 

Distributable Net Profit at 03-31-2017

     23,782  
  

 

 

 

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.

 

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As of March 31, 2018, in the Statements of Financial Position, under the line item Other current non-financial liabilities ThU.S.$86,247 correspond to a provision for the minimum dividend for the 2018 period, corresponding to the Parent Company, after discounting the provisional dividend distribution of ThU.S.$113,773, paid to the shareholders in 2017.

Basic and diluted earnings per share

Basic and diluted earnings per share are calculated by dividing the profit or loss attributable to ordinary equity holders of parent by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding. Arauco does not have any shares with potential dilutive effect.

 

     January-March  
     2018
ThU.S.$
     2017
ThU.S.$
 

Profit or loss attributable to ordinary equity holder of parent

     197,806        (45,608

Weighted average of number of shares

     113,159,655        113,159,655  

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

     1.7480        (0.4030

 

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NOTE 27. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

The authorization for the issuance and publication of these interim consolidated financial statements for the period ended March 31, 2018 was approved by the Board of Directors of Arauco at the Extraordinary Session No.588 held on March 17, 2018.

Subsequent to March 31, 2018 and until the date of issuance of these interim consolidated financial statements, there have been no events, other than those discussed above, that could materially affect the presentation of these financial statements.

 

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CELULOSA ARAUCO Y CONSTITUCIÓN S.A. First Quarter 2018 Results May 18, 2018 1


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HIGHLIGHTS REVENUES U.S.$ 1,464.7 MILLION Arauco’s revenues reached U.S.$ 1,464.7 million during the first quarter of 2018, a 10.0% increase compared to the U.S.$ 1,331.3 million obtained in the fourth quarter of 2017. NET INCOME U.S.$ 197.7 MILLION Net income reached U.S.$ 197.7 million, an increase of 137.8% or U.S.$ 114.6 million compared to the U.S.$ 83.2 million obtained in the fourth quarter of 2017. ADJUSTED EBITDA U.S.$ 463.5 MILLION Adjusted EBITDA reached U.S.$ 463.5 million, an increase of 37% or U.S.$ 125.3 million compared to the U.S.$ 338.2 million obtained during the fourth quarter of 2017. NET FINANCIAL DEBT/ LTM ADJUSTED EBITDA 2.5x (THE LOWEST SINCE 2011) Net Financial Debt / LTM Adjusted EBITDA ratio reached 2.5x in this quarter, a decrease compared to the 2.7x obtained in the fourth quarter of 2017. CAPEX CAPEX reached U.S.$ 183.2 million, a decrease of 21.3% compared to the U.S.$ 232.8 million during the fourth quarter of 2017. Conference Call Thursday, May 24th, 2018 12:00 Santiago Time 12:00 Eastern Time (New York) Please Dial: +1 (844) 839 2184 from USA +1 (412) 317 2505 from other countries Password: Arauco For further information, please contact: Marcelo Bennett, TREASURER marcelo.bennett@arauco.cl Phone: (562) 2461 7309 María José Ulloa, INVESTOR RELATIONS maria.ulloa@arauco.cl Phone: (562) 2461 7494 investor_relations@arauco.cl For more details on Arauco´s financial statements please refer to www.cmfchile.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 Arauco´s first quarter net income was U.S.$ 197.7 million, an increase of 137.8% compared to last quarter, driven by an increase in revenues and lower financial costs, due to the impact of the repurchase of three of our outstanding bonds in November 2017. Our Adjusted EBITDA increased by 37.0% compared to last quarter, mainly due to higher pulp prices. Our Adjusted EBITDA Margin was 31.6%, an increase compared to the 25.4% obtained during the last quarter. Pulp sales increased compared to last quarter primarily due to higher pulp prices and a slight increase in sales volume. Demand remained steady or growing in some countries. China was affected by restrictions which beneficiated pulp producers, and in Europe supply of raw materials was affected by a warm winter. Paper producers were able to continue transferring the higher costs to their customers. Our wood products segment sales increased mainly due to higher sales volume in panels, sawn timber and plywood. Also, we reached higher prices in the sawn timber and plywood segments. In general, all markets showed good demand, with construction and economy improving. Our Net Debt/LTM EBITDA ratio reached 2.5x, the lowest since 2011, compared to 2.7x in the previous quarter. In U.S. Million Q1 2018 Q4 2017 Q1 2017 QoQ YoY YTD 2018 YTD 2017 YoY Acum Revenue 1,464.7 1,331.3 1,233.7 10.0% 18.7% 1,464.7 1,233.7 18.7% Net income 197.7 83.2 -45.3 137.8% -536.7% 197.7 -45.3 -536.7% Adjusted EBITDA 463.5 338.2 294.0 37.0% 57.6% 463.5 294.0 57.6% Adjusted EBITDA 31.6% 25.4% 23.8% 24.6% 32.8% 31.6% 23.8% 32.8% Margin LTM Adj. EBITDA 1,522.6 1,353.2 1,107.5 12.5% 37.5% 1,522.6 1,107.5 37.5% CAPEX 183.2 232.8 119.8 -21.3% 52.9% 183.2 119.8 52.9% Net Financial Debt 3,808.5 3,683.6 3,821.0 3.4% -0.3% 3,808.5 3,821.0 -0.3% Net Financial Debt / 2.5x 2.7x 3.5x -8.1% -27.5% 2.5x 3.5x -27.5% LTM Adj. EBITDA Adjusted EBITDA and EBITDA Margin (In U.S.$ Million) 31.6% 27.6% 26.3% 23.8% 25.4% 23.6% 22.1% 21.7% 22.2% 463.5 384.7 336.2 338.2 284.3 294.0 257.7 271.4 253.7 Q1 2016 Q2 2016 Q3 2016 Q4 2016 Q1 2017 Q2 2017 Q3 2017 Q4 2017 Q1 2018 FY 2016 FY 2017 2018 1,067.1 1,353.2 463.5 3


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INCOME STATEMENT Net income for the first quarter of 2018 was U.S.$ 197.7 million, an increase of 137.8% or U.S.$ 114.6 million compared to the U.S.$ 83.2 million obtained in the fourth quarter of last year. The increase is mainly explained by an increase in revenues, lower financial costs, a gain in other income, and a decrease in other expenses, compensated by an increase in income tax. In U.S.$ Million Q1 2018 Q4 2017 QoQ Revenues 1,464.7 1,331.3 10.0% Cost of sales (921.6) (884.9) 4.1% Distribution costs (132.4) (132.9) -0.4% Administrative expenses (141.5) (150.1) -5.7% Other income 37.2 (11.7) -418.8% Other expenses (16.8) (47.1) -64.3% Financial income 4.8 4.0 19.9% Financial costs (51.7) (116.2) -55.5% Participation in (loss) profit in associates and joint 5.8 (1.6) -474.2% ventures accounted through equity method Exchange rate differences 1.0 (2.6) -140.0% Income before income tax 249.6 (11.8) -2207.2% Income tax (51.8) 95.0 -154.6% Net income 197.7 83.2 137.8% Revenues reached U.S.$ 1,464.7 million during the first quarter of 2018 compared with the U.S.$ 1,331.3 million in the previous quarter, as a result of an increase in sales from our pulp and wood products segment. Pulp revenues increased 15.1% or U.S.$ 96.0 million compared to the previous quarter as prices continue in a positive trend. On the other hand, our wood products revenues increased the first quarter of 2018 compared to the fourth quarter of 2017 due to higher sales volume. The following table shows a breakdown of the revenue sales distributed by business segment: In U.S.$ Million Q1 2018 Q4 2017 QoQ Pulp(*) 732.9 636.9 15.1% Wood Products(*) 692.7 645.5 7.3% Forestry 30.0 30.3 -1.0% Others 9.1 18.6 -51.2% Total 1,464.7 1,331.3 10.0% Sales by Business Segment 1Q 2018 Forestry Others 2.0% 0.6% Wood Pulp(*) Products (*) 50.0% 47.3% (*) Pulp and Wood division sales include energy 4


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Cost of sales for the first quarter of the year reached U.S.$ 921.6 million, U.S.$ 36.7 million or 4.1% higher than the U.S.$ 884.9 million obtained in the fourth quarter of 2017. Forestry cost had an increase of 5.0% due to higher costs of turning and processing, added to an increase in freight due to higher average distances of forest harvested. Sawmill services cost increased by 54.7% mainly due to changes in the costing method, that mainly implies the reassignment of some labor costs of third parties. In U.S.$ Million Q1 2018 Q4 2017 QoQ Timber 178.4 169.7 5.1% Forestry costs 158.6 151.1 5.0% Depreciation and amortization 95.0 101.4 -6.3% Maintenance costs 65.1 63.7 2.2% Chemical costs 132.0 131.1 0.6% Sawmill services 38.4 24.9 54.7% Other raw materials and indirect costs 105.5 93.7 12.5% Energy and fuel 48.7 46.9 4.0% Cost of electricity 11.1 9.1 21.8% Wage, salaries and severance indemnities 88.7 93.3 -4.9% Cost of Sales 921.6 884.9 4.1% Administrative expenses overall decreased by 5.7% or U.S.$ 8.6 million compared to the fourth quarter of 2017. Other administration expenses decreased by a 18.2% due to lower expenses in projects and studies. Additionally, in the fourth quarter 2017 Other Administrative Expenses were higher because of non-current expenses of third party services in Uruguay. There was also an increase of U.S.$ 5.5 million in wage, salaries and severance indemnities, primarily due to a change in the calculation of the compensation for years of service. In U.S.$ Million Q1 2018 Q4 2017 QoQ Wage, salaries and severance indemnities 65.2 59.6 9.3% Marketing, advertising, promotion and 2.7 2.9 -7.2% publications expenses Insurance 3.6 4.0 -8.6% Depreciation and amortization 6.9 7.0 -0.5% Computer services 4.0 6.7 -40.2% Lease rentals (offices, warehouses and machinery) 4.1 2.9 43.0% Donations, contributions, scholarships 3.3 7.1 -54.3% Fees (legal and technical advisories) 13.5 15.2 -11.6% Property taxes, patents and municipality rights 4.5 3.5 29.9% Other administration expenses 33.7 41.3 -18.2% Administrative Expenses 141.5 150.1 -5.7% 5


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Distribution costs decreased 0.4% or U.S.$ 0.5 million. Each item in terms of absolute change fluctuated at most U.S.$ 2.4 million. The increase of 2.5% in freights is due to higher sales volume and an increase in freight prices. In U.S.$ Million Q1 2018 Q4 2017 QoQ Commissions 3.7 4.2 -12.6% Insurance 1.0 1.3 -25.1% Other selling costs 3.1 5.0 -38.1% Port services 7.9 8.2 -3.9% Freights 97.1 94.7 2.5% Other shipping and freight costs 19.6 19.4 1.2% Distribution Costs 132.4 132.9 -0.4% As a percentage, administrative expenses and distribution costs combined were 18.7% of sales, showing a downward trend compared to the 21.3% in the previous quarter. Other income rose 418.8% or U.S.$ 48.9 million this quarter compared to the last quarter. Gain from changes in fair value of biological assets increased compared to last quarter due to the adjustment of inventory in our forest done in the fourth quarter of 2017. The rest of the items did not suffer any major fluctuations. In U.S.$ Million Q1 2018 Q4 2017 QoQ -263.1% Gain from changes in fair value of biological assets 29.6 (18.1) Net income from insurance compensation 0.0 (0.1) -129.5% Leases received 0.7 (0.1) -1196.9% Gains on sales of assets 4.8 3.7 28.1% Access easement 0.1 0.1 -31.5% Other operating results 2.0 2.8 -26.2% Other Income 37.2 (11.7) -418.8% 6


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Other expenses fell overall 64.3% or U.S.$ 30.3 million compared to last quarter. The decrease is mainly due to the impairment provision of property, plant and equipment done in the fourth quarter of 2017. Other taxes decreased U.S.$ 6.0 million compared to last quarter, because during the last quarter there were bond tax expenses and other tax provisions. In U.S.$ Million Q1 2018 Q4 2017 QoQ Depreciation 0.3 (0.1) -428.0% Legal payments 0.8 1.4 -45.1% Impairment provision property, plant and 7.0 29.0 -75.8% equipment and others Plants stoppage operating expenses 1.0 2.7 -63.8% Project expenses 1.0 1.4 -29.8% Gain (loss) from asset sales 0.5 0.2 140.6% Loss of assets 0.0 - 100.0% Provision for forestry fire losses 0.0 (1.2) -100.7% Other taxes 3.3 9.4 -64.3% Research and development expenses 0.3 0.5 -45.0% Fines, readjustments and interest 0.2 1.6 -88.5% Other expenses (donations, repayments insurance) 2.4 2.3 2.0% Other expenses 16.8 47.1 -64.3% Foreign exchange differences showed a gain of U.S.$ 1.0 million, a U.S.$ 3.7 million difference when compared to the previous quarter that ended at U.S.$ -2.6 million. The Chilean peso appreciated by 1.8% against the U.S. dollar 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 4.9% 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 8.4% against the U.S. dollar compared to last quarter, decreasing our cash and cash equivalents and outstanding debt. The average of the Argentine peso depreciated by 12.3% against the U.S. dollar throughout the quarter, which decreased our revenues and costs in Argentine pesos when converted to U.S. dollar. Income tax for the first quarter was an expense of U.S.$ 51.8 million compared to a gain of U.S.$ 95.0 in the fourth quarter. The main reason for this expense was a higher Income before tax of U.S.$ 261.4 million compared to the previous quarter, during the previous quarter we had a one time gain for the reduction of the tax rate in Argentina. 7


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ADJUSTED EBITDA Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2018 was U.S.$ 463.5 million, 37.0% or U.S.$ 125.3 million higher than the US$ 338.2 million reached during the previous quarter. In terms of Adjusted EBITDA by business, during the first quarter of the year we had an increase in our pulp, wood products and forestry divisions of 35.0%, 4.7% and 24.9% respectively. The main increased in Adjusted EBITDA was in our pulp division, this was due to higher revenues explained by higher pulp prices during the first quarter of 2018. Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2018 was higher by 57.6% or U.S.$ 169.4 million when compared with the U.S.$ 294 million reached in the same period of 2017, mainly explained by higher average pulp prices of 42.7%. In U.S.$ Million Q1 2018 Q4 2017 Q1 2017 QoQ YoY Net Income 197.7 83.2 (45.3) 137.8% -536.7% Financial costs 51.7 116.2 59.9 -55.5% -13.7% Financial income (4.8) (4.0) (6.4) 19.9% -25.4% Income tax 51.8 (95.0) (25.6) -154.6% -302.3% EBIT 296.4 100.4 (17.4) 195.4% -1800.2% Depreciation & amortization 102.3 109.3 105.0 -6.4% -2.5% EBITDA 398.8 209.6 87.5 90.2% 355.6% Fair value cost of timber harvested 88.3 78.4 70.5 12.7% 25.3% Gain from changes in fair value of biological assets (29.6) 18.1 (43.3) -263.1% -31.6% Exchange rate differences (1.0) 2.6 (1.5) -140.0% -28.2% Others (*) 7.0 29.4 180.7 -76.1% -96.1% Adjusted EBITDA 463.5 338.2 294.0 37.0% 57.6% (*) Includes provision from forestry fire losses and provision from fixed assets and others. Adjusted EBITDA Variation by Business Segment Q4 2017 – Q1 2018 (In U.S.$ Million) 21.8 89.0 4.1 10.4 463.5 338.2 Q4 2017 Pulp Wood Forestry Corporate & Q1 2018 Consolidation Adjustments 8


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FORESTRY BUSINESS The Adjusted EBITDA for our forestry business reached U.S.$ 52.1 million during this quarter, which translates to a 24.9% or U.S.$ 10.4 million increase compared to the previous quarter. Adjusted EBITDA for Forestry Business (In U.S.$ Million) 73 61 59 59 50 52 52 42 Q2 2016 Q3 2016 Q4 2016 Q1 2017 Q2 2017 Q3 2017 Q4 2017 Q1 2018 During the first quarter, our forestry production was 5.7 million m3, a 3.9% decrease compared to the 5.9 million m3 produced in the previous quarter. Sales volume decreased by 2.4% from 7.6 million m3 to 7.4 million m3. Production, Purchases and Sales Volume (In Thousand m3) 7,823 7,911 7,602 7,367 7,420 7,165 1,879 2,188 1,961 5,944 5,723 5,406 Q1 2017 Q4 2017 Q1 2018 Production Purchases Sales 9


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PULP BUSINESS The Adjusted EBITDA for our pulp business reached U.S.$ 343.3 million during this quarter, which translates to a 35.0% increase or U.S.$ 89.0 million compared to the previous quarter. Adjusted EBITDA for Pulp Business (In U.S.$ Million) 343 251 254 205 141 146 161 119 Q2 2016 Q3 2016 Q4 2016 Q1 2017 Q2 2017 Q3 2017 Q4 2017 Q1 2018 Global Pulp Demand Change Q4 2017 – Q1 2018 Global Pulp Demand Change North America -9.8% West Europe 1.5% China -9.2% Others -1.1% Total -4.2% Source: Hawkins Wright Production and Sales Volume (In Thousand AdT) 946 969 931 834 887 893 Q1 2017 Q4 2017 Q1 2018 Production Sales Pulp sales during the first quarter of 2018 increased by 15.1% compared to the fourth quarter of 2017, this is mainly due to higher prices. Pulp prices during the quarter increased by 13.3% compared to last quarter, and sales volume increased by 0.7%. During this quarter demand remained stable or rising depending on the market, and the spreads in returns between markets decreased. Worldwide inventories remained at normal levels, a rise of 2 days during the quarter and a rise of 4 days over the same period of 2017. In Asia, the Chinese New Year period that generally marks the end of the period of high demand has not been noticed, demand was active and prices were stable. This relative stability specially in short fiber, gave time to paper producers to pass the higher costs to their customers with enough success and allowing them to maintain their margins. In long fiber the increases were higher, due to import restrictions on recycled papers. As of January 1, new regulations began to apply: the prohibition of importing unsorted waste paper and a more restrictive level of impurities in the selected grade. This has not only restricted the granting of import permits, it also has created uncertainty in how, how efficient and how accurate customs control is at imports. Europe experienced a very special situation and that was not seen for several years. A very active demand, paper producers operating at full capacity which allowed them to pass costs to their customers. The most significant increase in long fiber grades was not only due to demand, but also to certain supply restrictions due to the harvest problems experienced by Scandinavian pulp producers, restrictions resulting from a mild winter that does not allow to enter the forest to harvest raw materials, this meant a drop in the supply of over 10%. The constant rise in process of raw materials, pulp prices and chemical products for paper producers, has not given time to paper producers to benefit from the increases in paper prices that they have been able to implement by eroding their margins. In the Middle East markets prices were stable, but following the same tendencies that the rest of the world. Korea kept the tendency of China, during the first quarter negotiations were completed. In Latin America prices increases were delayed, because many contracts are indexed. Production during the first quarter increased by 11.6% compared to last quarter. The higher production is explained by less programmed maintenance stoppages during this quarter and because during the fourth quarter of 2017 we had certain production losses in Argentina and the blockade of the Constitución mill by an association of truck owners. 10


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WOOD PRODUCTS BUSINESS The Adjusted EBITDA for our wood products business reached U.S.$ 91.6 million during this quarter, which translates to a 4.7% increase or U.S.$ 4.1 million compared to the previous quarter. Adjusted EBITDA for Wood Product Business (In U.S.$ Million) 116 88 85 86 94 95 87 92 Q2 2016 Q3 2016 Q4 2016 Q1 2017 Q2 2017 Q3 2017 Q4 2017 Q1 2018 Production and Sales Volume: Panels(1) (In Thousand m3) 1,264 1,380 1,314 1,159 1,182 1,213 Q1 2017 Q4 2017 Q1 2018 Production Sales Production and Sales Volume: Sawn Timber(2) (In Thousand m3) 648 670 581 609 586 588 Q1 2017 Q4 2017 Q1 2018 Production Sales Production and Sales Volume: Plywood (In Thousand m3) 149 138 126 134 136 120 Q1 2017 Q4 2017 Q1 2018 Production Sales Composite panel sales increased in the first quarter of 2018 compared to the previous quarter due to higher sales volume, slightly offset by a decrease in prices. Both PBO and MDF, had higher sales volume in our major markets, North and South America. Sales in United States and Canada continued to show stable prices level and an increase in sales volume. Meanwhile in Mexico, sales volume decreased due to difficulties in transferring higher prices of MDF to customers. The new Duraplay plant maintains a constant supply specially in the north of the country. Brazil started the year in good shape, and we expect good demand despite the new capacity that will enter the market in the second semester. This new capacity will come from three new plants (Asperbras, Floraplac and Placas do Brasil) and from the restart of one plant (Duratex). The market shows higher consumption rates, that were reflected in stable sales but with better price levels. The Argentine market remained stable without any big changes. In Chile, a higher dynamism allowed a growth in sales. The rest of Latin America kept their demand and improved in prices. Sawn timber markets showed a positive trend compared to last quarter, increasing prices and sales volume by 4.5% and 0.5% respectively. Demand remained solid, pushing prices even further, especially in China and the rest of Asia, where sawn timber consumption remained strong. Sales in the Middle East remained more stable, and prices continued to rise. Remanufactured sales have not recovered to normal levels for this period of high seasonality in the United States. This market maintains a good level of consumption thanks to the increased activity in the construction industry, however the increased supply from producers in China and Brazil have affected prices. Plywood production and sales volume increased compared to the fourth quarter by 9.5% and 1.1% respectively. Prices increased by 5.5% compared to last quarter. Plywood is experiencing a situation of high demand in markets whose activity in the construction sector is very dynamic. We are optimistic for the next months due to a strong demand for products of higher value, in United States, Europe, Mexico, Chile and Oceania. (1) Includes HB, MDF, OSB, PB (2) Includes sawn timber, kilned sawn timber, remanufactured wood products, pallets Note: Sales include trading 11


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CAPITAL EXPENDITURES U.S.$ Million Q1 2018 Q4 2017 Q1 2017 YTD 2018 YTD 2017 Cash flow used to obtain control of subsidiaries or other 15.9 15.9 - 15.9 - businesses Cash flow used to purchase in associates - - (0.0) - (0.0) Purchase and sale of property, plant and equipment 96.7 158.6 69.0 96.7 69.0 Purchase and sale of intangible assets 0.3 0.6 4.6 0.3 4.6 Purchase of other long-term assets 70.3 57.6 46.1 70.3 46.1 Total CAPEX 183.2 232.8 119.8 183.2 119.8 During this quarter, capital expenditures decreased by U.S.$ 49.6 million or 21.3% compared to the fourth quarter of 2017. The Grayling Project had capital expenditures of U.S.$ 33.3 million during the quarter and the Dissolving Pulp Project disbursed U.S.$ 11.3 million. The water treatment plant in Arauco disbursed U.S.$ 4.6 million during the quarter. During the quarter, plantation capex amounted a total of U.S.$ 70.3 million, an increased compared to the previous quarter due to more plantations in Chile. The remaining capex pertains to sustaining business investments. 12


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FREE CASH FLOW During this quarter, cash provided by operating activities decreased U.S.$ 256.9 million, mainly due to a working capital variation. The increase in working capital was due to: (i) higher Trade and Other Receivables due to an increase in sales, explained by higher pulp prices, (ii) an increase in Inventories due to a higher production during the first quarter compared with the fourth quarter of 2017, and (iii) a decrease in Trade and Other Payables, mainly because during the first quarter we paid the intercompany debt that our subsidiary Masisa Brasil had with Masisa Chile (U.S.$ 41.8 million). Cash used by investment activities fell due to lower capex in the first quarter of 2018 compared to the fourth quarter of 2017. In addition, cash used by financing activities during this quarter was U.S.$ 0.6 million, as compared to U.S.$ 64.1 million from last quarter. This difference is primarily because during December 2017 we paid dividends. Q1 2018 Q4 2017 Q1 2017 U.S.$ Million Adjusted EBITDA 463.5 338.2 294.0 Working Capital Variation (300.8) 96.6 (20.6) Interest paid and received (41.1) (87.1) (66.1) Income tax paid 21.8 (12.1) (12.8) Other cash inflows (outflows) (59.9) 4.8 (13.8) Cash from Operations 83.4 340.4 180.8 Capex (183.2) (232.8) (119.8) Proceeds from investment activities 2.8 3.5 0.7 Other inflows of cash, net 2.2 1.2 (0.0) Cash from (used in) Investment Activities (178.2) (228.1) (119.1) Dividends paid (0.6) (60.5) (0.8) Other inflows of cash, net 0.0 (3.6) 0.0 Cash from (used in) Financing Activities - (0.6) (64.1) (0.8) Net of Proceeds and Repayments Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and (0.9) (1.5) 2.0 cash equivalents Free Cash Flow (96.3) 46.7 62.9 Net Debt Variation Q4 2017 – Q1 2018 (In U.S.$ Million) 2.1 (6.7) 33.2 96.3 3,808.5 3,683.6 Net Debt Q4 17 Free Cash Flow Exchange rate/ Accrued interest Others Net Debt Q1 18 inflation variation variation 13


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FINANCIAL DEBT AND CASH Arauco’s financial debt as of March 31, 2018 reached U.S.$ 4,302.1 million, an increase of 0.7% or U.S.$ 28.6 million when compared to December 31, 2017. Our consolidated net financial debt increased 3.4% or U.S.$ 124.9 million when compared with December 2017, this increase is mainly explained by the decreased of U.S.$ 96.2 million in cash and cash equivalents. Our leverage, measured as Net Financial Debt/LTM Adjusted EBITDA, decreased compared to last quarter from 2.7 times to 2.5 times, the lowest since 2011. March December March In U.S.$ Million 2018 2017 2017 Short term financial debt 499.6 500.2 673.7 Long term financial debt 3,802.5 3,773.3 3,755.8 TOTAL FINANCIAL DEBT 4,302.1 4,273.5 4,429.5 Cash and cash equivalents 493.7 589.9 608.5 NET FINANCIAL DEBT 3,808.5 3,683.6 3,821.0 LTM Adjusted EBITDA 1,522.6 1,353.2 1,107.5 Net Financial Debt and Leverage (In U.S.$ Million) 3.6x 4.0x 3.6x 4,500.0 3.4x 3.5x 3.2x 3.5x 2.9x 4,000.0 2.7x 3.0x 2.5x 2.5x 3,500.0 2.0x 3,000.0 1.5x 3,902.9 3,882.9 3,888.8 3,821.0 3,808.5 3,735.8 3,679.2 3,683.6 1.0x 2,500.0 0.5x 2,000.0 0.0x Q2 2016 Q3 2016 Q4 2016 Q1 2017 Q2 2017 Q3 2017 Q4 2017 Q1 2018 Debt by Currency Debt by Instrument Leasing Other 2% Currencies Banks 1% 20% UF (*) swapped to U.S. Dollar 32% U.S.Dollar Bonds 67% 78% (*) 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.$ 389.4 million, which include the following maturities: U.S.$ 199.7 million of a credit loan in Chile, U.S.$ 137.2 million of loans in Montes del Plata, U.S.$ 42.5 million from leasing and U.S.$ 7.9 million in our Brazilian subsidiaries. Bond amortizations include the second and third amortization of a local bond BARAU-Q of U.S.$ 11.2 million that will be paid in April and October. Of our committed facility line for the Grayling Project, a total of U.S.$ 46.0 million was disbursed during the quarter, amounting to a total of U.S.$ 177.0 million of the line used. Financial Obligation by Year as of March 31, 2017 (In U.S.$ Million) 766 665 535 456 67 387 387 371 541 323 264 253 274 302 389 239 100 49 49 123 118 113 84 84 51 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Short term debt includes accrued interest Bank Loans Bonds & thereafter Cash Our cash position was U.S.$ 493.7 million at the end of the first quarter, which is a U.S.$ 96.2 million or 16.3% decrease compared to the end of the fourth quarter of 2017. Cash provided from operating activities decreased U.S.$ 256.9 million, as receipts from sales decreased U.S.$ 164.4 million and payment to suppliers and personnel increased by U.S.$ 127.9 million. This was offset by lower capital expenditures of U.S.$ 49.6 million. Cash provided by financing activities remained stable in the first quarter of 2018 compared to the fourth quarter of 2017 Cash by Currency Cash by Instrument Other Currencies Money Market Chilean Peso 3% Funds 21% 18% Argentinean Peso Overnight 1% Accounts U.S. Dollar 45% Time Brazilian Real 68% Deposits 7% 37% 15


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FIRST QUARTER AND SUBSEQUENT EVENTS AND NEWS Grayling Project The Grayling Project continues its course. As of May, 2018, the progress was 60%. The particleboard mill located in Grayling, Michigan, U.S.A., will cost approximately U.S.$ 400.0 million and will have a capacity of 800,000 m3 per year. Rollout of the first panel is estimated to occur during the latter part of 2018. Dissolving Pulp The Dissolving Pulp Project continues its course, as of May, 2018 the progress was 20%. The estimate investment for the project is approximately U.S.$ 185 million. This project should take about two years of construction, with the ramp-up scheduled to occur during the end of 2019. Renewing our commitment to FSC® Certification Our first FSC® re-certification assessment process was carried out during the last two weeks of April. Our company completed a new and demanding process of auditing our forest management in all our heritage in Chile. The Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) is an international certification that seeks to promote environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial and economically viable forest management. FSC® has become an indispensable requirement for the participation of Arauco in global markets and has caused profound changes in the way we work, transforming us into a company that is more connected to its environment. (Forestal Arauco FSC License Code: FSC – C108276) Exchange Offer of Notes due in 2027 and 2047 issued on November 2nd, 2017 On November 2nd, 2017, we completed the private offering of the Notes due in 2027 and in 2047. In the private offering, we agreed to use our reasonable best efforts to complete the exchange offer within 360 days after the date of original issuance of the outstanding notes. The exchange offer began on May 7th, 2018 and will end on June 4th, 2018. We will exchange all outstanding notes that are validly tendered and not validly withdrawn for an equal principal amount of exchange notes that are freely tradeable. Update in the capacity of our Montes del Plata mill On December 28th, 2017 our Montes del Plata mill in Uruguay, renewed its Operational Environmental Permit for three years, which considers an increase of the annual production limit from 1.45 million tons to 1.52 million tons. The expected annual production of the mill was originally 1.3 million tons, during 2017 we made some operational improvements that led to an increase in the annual capacity of the mill, reaching approximately 1.4 million tons. Of the total annual capacity of the mill we own the 50% due to the joint operation we have with Stora Enso, which correspond approximately to 700 thousand tons of annual capacity. During 2017 the mill reached a production record of approximately 1.38 million tons. 16


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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Income Statement In U.S.$ Million Q1 2018 Q4 2017 Q1 2017 01-03-2018 01-03-2017 Revenues 1,464.7 1,331.3 1,233.7 1,464.7 1,233.7 Cost of sales (921.6) (884.9) (871.6) (921.6) (871.6) Gross profit 543.1 446.4 362.1 543.1 362.1 Other income 37.2 (11.7) 48.3 37.2 48.3 Distribution costs (132.4) (132.9) (124.0) (132.4) (124.0) Administrative expenses (141.5) (150.1) (120.4) (141.5) (120.4) Other expenses (16.8) (47.1) (193.1) (16.8) (193.1) Financial income 4.8 4.0 6.4 4.8 6.4 Financial costs (51.7) (116.2) (59.9) (51.7) (59.9) Participation in (loss) profit in associates and joint ventures accounted through 5.8 (1.6) 8.1 5.8 8.1 equity method Exchange rate differences 1.0 (2.6) 1.5 1.0 1.5 Income before income tax 249.6 (11.8) (70.9) 249.6 (70.9) Income tax (51.8) 95.0 25.6 (51.8) 25.6 Net income 197.7 83.2 (45.3) 197.7 (45.3) Profit attributable to parent company 197.8 82.9 (45.6) 197.8 (45.6) Profit attributable to non-parent company (0.1) 0.2 0.3 (0.1) 0.3 17


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Balance Sheet In U.S.$ Million Q1 2018 Q4 2017 Q1 2017 Cash and cash equivalents 493.7 589.9 608.5 Other financial current assets 3.0 3.5 4.2 Other current non-financial assets 184.5 129.8 170.6 Trade and other receivables-net 939.5 814.4 724.0 Related party receivables 8.5 3.5 10.0 Inventories 905.4 868.5 825.6 Biological assets, current 305.2 307.8 299.9 Tax assets 22.8 49.5 103.3 Non-Current Assets classified as held for sale 3.3 3.5 2.9 Total Current Assets 2,865.8 2,770.4 2,749.0 Other non-current financial assets 106.0 56.6 15.9 Other non-current and non-financial assets 121.3 121.5 109.1 Non-current receivables 18.8 17.1 17.3 Investments accounted through equity method 377.4 368.8 461.2 Intangible assets 89.5 88.6 90.8 Goodwill 69.7 69.9 75.8 Property, plant and equipment 7,015.2 7,034.3 6,898.1 Biological assets, non-current 3,472.9 3,459.1 3,446.6 Deferred tax assets 9.3 8.3 6.7 Total Non-Current Assets 11,280.3 11,224.2 11,121.4 TOTAL ASSETS 14,146.1 13,994.6 13,870.4 Other financial liabilities, current 501.0 500.3 674.3 Trade and other payables 585.4 717.3 506.5 Related party payables 9.3 11.2 7.4 Other provisions, current 2.6 2.7 0.4 Tax liabilities 39.1 8.1 2.7 Current provision for employee benefits 6.3 5.7 5.3 Other non-financial liabilities, current 245.7 154.0 109.4 Total Current Liabilities 1,389.5 1,399.4 1,306.1 Other non-current financial liabilities 3,802.5 3,778.6 3,821.4 Other provisions, non-current 35.6 36.0 38.8 Deferred tax liabilities 1,488.7 1,485.4 1,591.0 Non-current provision for employee benefits 72.9 66.0 61.1 Other non-financial liabilities, non-current 115.5 112.3 62.8 Total Non-Current Liabilities 5,515.2 5,478.3 5,575.1 Non-parent participation 41.5 41.9 45.2 Net equity attributable to parent company 7,199.9 7,075.0 6,944.0 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 14,146.1 13,994.6 13,870.4 18


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Cash Flow Statement U.S.$ Million Q1 2018 Q4 2017 Q1 2017 FY 2018 FY 2017 Receipts from sales of goods and rendering of 1,307.7 1,472.1 1,321.7 1,307.7 1,321.7 services Other cash receipts (payments) 70.2 74.0 59.7 70.2 59.7 Payments of suppliers and personnel (less) (1,232.7) (1,104.8) (1,119.8) (1,232.7) (1,119.8) Interest paid and received (41.1) (87.1) (66.1) (41.1) (66.1) Income tax paid 21.8 (12.1) (12.8) 21.8 (12.8) Other (outflows) inflows of cash, net (42.4) (1.7) (1.8) (42.4) (1.8) Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities 83.4 340.4 180.8 83.4 180.8 Capital Expenditures (183.2) (232.8) (119.8) (183.2) (119.8) Other investment cash flows 5.0 4.7 0.7 5.0 0.7 Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities (178.2) (228.1) (119.1) (178.2) (119.1) Proceeds from borrowings 96.5 1,015.9 5.0 96.5 5.0 Repayments of borrowings (96.4) (958.3) (51.6) (96.4) (51.6) Dividends paid (0.6) (60.5) (0.8) (0.6) (0.8) Other inflows of cash, net 0.0 (3.6) 0.0 0.0 0.0 Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities (0.5) (6.5) (47.4) (0.5) (47.4) Total Cash Inflow (Outflow) of the Period (95.3) 105.8 14.3 (95.3) 14.3 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash (0.9) (1.5) 2.0 (0.9) 2.0 equivalents Cash and Cash equivalents at beginning of the period 589.9 485.6 592.3 589.9 592.3 Cash and Cash Equivalents at end of the Period 493.7 589.9 608.5 493.7 608.5 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: May 29, 2018     By:  

/s/ Matías Domeyko Cassel

    Name:   Matías Domeyko Cassel
    Title:   Chief Executive Officer