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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

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

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of September, 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.

Yes  ☐            No  ☒

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

 

 

 


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Item         Page  

1.

   Ratio Analysis of the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements      1  

2.

   Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position      8  

3.

   Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss      10  

4.

   Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income      11  

5.

   Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity      12  

6.

   Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow      13  

7.

   Unaudited Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements      14  
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Ratio Analysis of the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 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

   09-30-2018
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Current assets

     3,138,541        2,770,363  

Non-current assets

     11,072,987        11,224,237  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

     14,211,528        13,994,600  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities

   09-30-2018
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Current liabilities

     1,564,348        1,399,394  

Non-current liabilities

     5,328,572        5,478,313  

Non–parent participation

     36,499        41,920  

Net equity attributable to parent company

     7,282,109        7,074,973  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total net equity and liabilities

     14,211,528        13,994,600  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of September 30, 2018, total assets increased MU.S.$217 compared to December 31, 2017, equivalent to a 1.55% variation. This variation was driven mainly by increases in the balance of trade and other current receivables and cash and cash equivalents, which were partially offset by decreases in property, plant and equipment and biological assets.

In turn, total liabilities increased by MU.S.$15 mainly due to an increase in current tax liabilities and non-financial liabilities (minimum dividend) partially offset by a decrease in trade and other current payables and other financial liabilities.

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

 

Liquidity ratios

   09-30-2018      12-31-2017  

Current Liquidity (current assets / current liabilities)

     2.01        1.98  

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

     1.21        1.14  

current liabilities)

     

Debt indicators

   09-30-2018      12-31-2017  

Debt to equity ratio (total liabilities / equity)

     0.94        0.97  

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

     0.23        0.20  

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

     0.77        0.80  
     09-30-2018      09-30-2017  

Financial expenses coverage ratio (earnings before

     6.49        2.46  

taxes + interest expense / interest expense)

     

Activity ratio

   09-30-2018      12-31-2017  

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

     3.08        3.06  

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

     4.10        4.15  

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

     116.90        117.58  

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

     87.74        86.67  

 

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Ratio Analysis of the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2018

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

 

 

As of September 30, 2018, the short-term debt represented 23% of total liabilities (20% as of December 31, 2017).

Our financial expenses coverage ratio increased from 2.46 to 6.49, mainly due to higher earnings before taxes and lower financial costs for the period ended September 30, 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.$857 compared to a profit of approximately MU.S.$251 in the same period of 2017. The positive variation of MU.S.$605 is explained by the factors described in the following table:

 

Item

   MU.S.$  

Gross margin

     564  

Distribution and Administrative Expenses

     (76

Other income and expenses (*)

     121  

Others

     (4
  

 

 

 

Net change in income before income tax

     605  
  

 

 

 

 

(*)

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

   09-30-2018
ThU.S.$
     09-30-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Pulp

     2,367,162        1,814,458  

Timber

     2,100,437        1,979,720  

Forestry

     83,934        83,799  

Other

     25,743        29,062  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total revenues

     4,577,276        3,907,039  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sales costs

   09-30-2018
ThU.S.$
     09-30-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Wood

     519,128        555,367  

Forestry work

     510,211        480,222  

Depreciation and amortization

     288,713        288,424  

Other costs

     1,477,563        1,365,601  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total sales costs

     2,795,615        2,689,614  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Profitability index

   09-30-2018      12-31-2017  

Profitability on equity

     12.13        3.83  

Profitability on assets

     6.21        1.93  

Return on operating assets

     9.41        4.67  

Profitability ratios

   09-30-2018      09-30-2017  

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

     5.81        1.65  

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

     656,637        187,198  

Gross margin (ThU.S.$)

     1,781,661        1,217,424  

Financial costs (ThU.S.$)

     (155,902      (171,766

 

(1)

Earnings per share refer to the profit to net equity to parent company.

(2)

Includes non-controlling interest.

 

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September 30, 2018

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

 

 

EBITDA

   09-30-2018
MU.S.$
     09-30-2017
MU.S.$
 

Gain (loss)

     656.6        187.2  

Finance costs

     155.9        171.8  

Financial income

     (12.1      (15.7

Expenses for income tax

     199.9        64.0  

EBIT

     1,000.4        407.3  

Depreciation and amortization

     310.7        312.3  

EBITDA

     1,311.1        719.6  

Cost at fair value of the harvest

     268.7        239.5  

Gain from changes in fair value of biological assets

     (78.3      (101.2

Exchange difference

     22.3        (2.7

Others*

     11.2        143.5  

Adjusted EBITDA

     1,534.9        998.7  

 

*

Others 2017: Considers loss of forest due to fires of M.US$ 139.3, Impairment provision for property, plant and equipment and others of M.US$4.0.

*

Others 2018: Considers loss of forest due to fires for M.US$ 0.5, Impairment provision for property, plant and equipment and others of M.US$11.1.

2. MAIN SOURCES OF FINANCING

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

3. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ECONOMIC VALUES AND BOOK ASSETS

Assets and liabilities are presented in the Financial Statements according to International Financial Reporting Standards and instructions issued by the Chilean 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 volume in the northern hemisphere was stable during the three months ended September 30 2018. Considering the usual downward in the demand during the summer season, we had a decrease of 1.4% compared to the second quarter. Also, global inventories remained stable around 37-38 days, 1 or 2 days higher than the previous quarter. This was because during the first and second quarter of the year, there were relevant restrictions of raw materials affecting the Nordic countries pulp producers, forcing them to reduce their production, which was a positive scenario for the market. During the first half of the year, buyers tried to ensure inventories because prices were increasing.

 

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The Asian market, specially China, operated with more uncertainty, because of the economic situation. However, during the third quarter, demand remained stable with a perception of prudential behavior. The tariffs imposed by the United States targeting products from China started during the third quarter and they affect products that use pulp as a raw material, such as packaging papers; specialties used in the electronic industry; paper used in the production of furniture, among others. On the other hand, China applied tariffs of 5% on pulp products coming from the US, being fluff the most affected one. It is likely that US pulp producers will have to absorb the 5% in their prices, because it is not easy to find alternative markets to this kind of pulp and, if the pulp is diverted to other markets, the price drop could be more significant. Korean producers were going through an adverse scenario with low margins in their results, high levels of competition within the industry of commodity papers and a devaluation of the local currency.

Even though the third quarter coincided with the summer holidays, the market in Europe was solid and active and the pulp demand remained stable. Pulp prices stabilized at high levels during this quarter, with no signs of deterioration. The most relevant European producers with a regional and global presence are adopting strategies to ensure their supply for 2019. This is due to a possible shortage of pulp capacity impacting the market in the next 2 to 3 years, and because of the effects of the takeover of Fibria by Suzano, (approximately 30% of short fiber pulp).

In the Middle East, where Turkey is an important market for the company, demand was stable during the quarter, regardless of the devaluation of the Turkish lira. Payment conditions of some Turkish costumers were changed in order to mitigate the risk in times of instability.

Pulp production during the third quarter compared to the second quarter was almost the same, decreasing only by 0.3%. There was no maintenance in our pulp mills during this quarter, but there were some production losses in our Montes del Plata mill that affected the quarter results.

Composite Panel

Composite panel segment remained stable with sales volume increasing by 6.5% compared to the previous quarter (including both MDF and PBO products) and average price decreasing by 3.9%.

The Latin American market maintained stable levels of demand and sales kept growing along the Pacific Coast with positive perspectives for the next months. During the quarter, Brazil was affected by different events: Brazilian Real devaluation, logistic restrictions and the increase in freight costs, which limited the exports. Nevertheless, local market keeps growing and there is a good economic sentiment after the results of the presidential elections. On the other hand, Argentina was affected by the Argentinean peso devaluation. Taken together with economic difficulties, the result was a lower local consumption and higher levels of exports.

In the third quarter, sales in the United States and Canada were steady and we expect to increase sales for the coming months, due to seasonality. In Mexico the exchange rate was highly fluctuating and, as a result, there was a wide difference between the imported and local product prices during the first part of the third quarter.

 

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Sawn timber

Sawn timber sales volume increased 4.5% during the third quarter, which was offset by a decrease of 1.9% in average prices. In Japan, sales remained in a good level, although a common concern was the commercial conflict between US and China that could affect the packaging products. In Korea, sales volume increased due to new business opportunities. In China, the uncertainty of the duties definition in the US, de Renmibi (RMB) devaluation and the high levels of wood stocks, resulted in lower sales. The demand in the Middle East was also stable during the third quarter with higher supplies from Europe. Remanufactured wood products performance in the US improved towards the end of the third quarter due to the effects of the trade war between the US and China, logistics restrictions and exchange rates in Brazil.

Plywood demand remained stable in our main markets. In the United States and Canada, the demand remained positive, despite a slight decrease of prices due to higher local supply from Brazil and Chile. During the third quarter, local demand in Chile decreased because of the seasonality of winter.

 

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5. ANALYSIS OF CASH FLOW

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

 

     09-30-2018
ThU.S.$
     09-30-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Positive (negative) Cash flow

     

Cash flow from operating activities

     861,856        732,065  

Cash flow from (used in) financing activities:

     

Loan and bond obtention and payments

     (17,299      (372,847

Dividend payments

     (114,689      (61,106

Others

     (728      1,314  

Cash flow from (used in) investment activities:

     

Incorporation and sale of property, plant and equipment

     (386,164      (286,079

Incorporation and sale of biological assets

     (164,878      (119,725

Incorporation and sale of intangible assets

     (791      (9,860

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

     (17,550      3,123  

Dividends received

     10,330        7,287  

Others

     298        (7
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Positive (negative) Net cash flow

     170,385        (105,835
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash flow from operating activities shows a higher positive balance of MU.S.$862 for the current period, representing a variation in respect of the previous period (MU.S.$732), resulting mainly from higher charges to clients partially offset by higher payments to accounts payables and the payment to Masisa Chile.

The financing cash flow shows a negative balance of MU.S.$133 for the current period, representing a variation in respect of the previous period (negative balance of MU.S.$433), resulting mainly from higher borrowings (offset of payments) net of higher dividend payments.

Regarding the investment cash flow, as of the closing of the current period, it shows a higher negative balance of MU.S.$559 (MU.S.$405 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 September 30, 2018, a ratio of fixed rate debt to total consolidated debt of approximately 84.7%, 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 September 30, 2018, a detailed analysis of the risks associated with the business of Arauco is available (See Note 23).

 

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Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2018

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

 

 

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

 

     Note      09-30-2018
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Assets

        

Current Assets

        

Cash and cash equivalents

     5        734,786        589,886  

Other current financial assets

     23        2,208        3,504  

Other current non-financial assets

     25        135,151        129,837  

Trade and other current receivables

     23        989,826        814,412  

Accounts receivable from related companies

     13        5,606        3,488  

Current inventories

     4        948,491        868,462  

Current biological assets

     20        296,097        307,796  

Current tax assets

        20,689        49,471  

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

        3,132,854        2,766,856  

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

     22        5,687        3,507  

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

        5,687        3,507  

Total Current Assets

        3,138,541        2,770,363  

Non-Current Assets

        

Other non-current financial assets

     23        52,587        56,600  

Other non-current non-financial assets

     25        139,326        121,521  

Trade and other non-current receivables

     23        18,182        16,040  

Accounts receivable from related companies, non-current

     13        502        1,056  

Investments accounted for using equity method

     15-16        368,977        368,772  

Intangible assets other than goodwill

     19        84,859        88,615  

Goodwill

     17        65,113        69,922  

Property, plant and equipment

     7        6,971,354        7,034,299  

Non-current biological assets

     20        3,363,622        3,459,146  

Deferred tax assets

     6      8,465        8,266  

Total Non-Current Assets

        11,072,987        11,224,237  

Total Assets

        14,211,528        13,994,600  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

 

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September 30, 2018

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

 

 

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION (continued)

 

 

     Note    09-30-2018
ThU.S.$
    12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Equity and Liabilities

       

Liabilities

       

Current Liabilities

       

Other current financial liabilities

   23      504,649       500,344  

Trade and other current payables

   23      584,312       717,346  

Accounts payable to related companies

   13      10,941       11,208  

Other current provisions

   18      375       2,728  

Current tax liabilities

        143,210       8,088  

Current provisions for employee benefits

   10      6,080       5,730  

Other current non-financial liabilities

   25      314,781       153,950  

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

        1,564,348       1,399,394  

Total Current Liabilities

        1,564,348       1,399,394  

Non-Current Liabilities

       

Other non-current financial liabilities

   23      3,676,198       3,778,567  

Other non-current provisions

   18      32,730       36,008  

Deferred tax liabilities

   6      1,443,412       1,485,365  

Non-current provisions for employee benefits

   10      70,076       66,033  

Other non-current non-financial liabilities

   25      106,156       112,340  

Total Non-Current Liabilities

        5,328,572       5,478,313  

Total Liabilities

        6,892,920       6,877,707  

Equity

       

Issued capital

   3      353,618       353,618  

Retained earnings

        7,795,569       7,425,133  

Other reserves

        (867,078     (703,778

Equity attributable to parent company

        7,282,109       7,074,973  

Non-controlling interests

        36,499       41,920  

Total Equity

        7,318,608       7,116,893  

Total Equity and Liabilities

        14,211,528       13,994,600  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

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INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PROFIT OR LOSS

 

            January-September     July-September  
            2018     2017     2018     2017  
     Note      ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$  

Statements of profit or loss

           

Revenue

     9        4,577,276       3,907,039       1,553,285       1,393,373  

Cost of sales

     3        (2,795,615)       (2,689,614)       (937,553     (940,324

Gross profit

        1,781,661       1,217,425       615,732       453,049  

Other income

     3        101,681       123,193       35,222       42,245  

Distribution costs

     3        (414,841     (390,422     (147,136     (138,293

Administrative expenses

     3        (423,216     (371,160     (140,749     (123,653

Other expense

     3        (51,346     (193,018     (17,727     8,150  

Profit from operating activities

        993,939       386,018       345,342       241,498  

Finance income

     3        12,104       15,651       4,759       3,334  

Finance costs

     3        (155,902     (171,766     (52,821     (54,149

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

     3-15        28,689       18,579       4,680       7,009  

Exchange rate differences

        (22,267     2,721       (6,037     2,896  

Profit before income tax

        856,563       251,203       295,923       200,588  

Income Tax

     6        (199,926     (64,005     (75,230     (52,185

Net Profit

        656,637       187,198       220,693       148,403  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net profit attributable to

           

Net profit attributable to parent company

        657,075       186,818       220,840       148,427  

Net profit attributable to non-controlling interests

        (438     380       (147     (24

Net Profit

        656,637       187,198       220,693       148,403  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

           

Basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations

        5.8066190       1.6509241       1.9515789       1.3116601  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic and diluted earnings per share

        5.8066190       1.6509241       1.9515789       1.3116601  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

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Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2018

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

 

 

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

            January-September     July-September  
            2018     2017     2018     2017  
     Note      ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$  

Net profit

        656,637       187,198       220,693       148,403  

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      (1,863)       1,111       (178     1,080  

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

        (3,095)       (2,974)       (2,587     (1,567

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

        (4,958)       (1,863)       (2,765     (487

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        (202,229)       54,750       (34,369     57,495  

Other Comprehensive Income before tax exchange differences on translation

        (202,229)       54,750       (34,369     57,495  

Cash flow hedges

           

Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, before tax

        63,363       7,754       11,972       4,329  

Recycle of cash flow hedges to profit or loss before tax

        (8,558     (11,004     (2,438     (2,264

Other Comprehensive Income before tax Cash flow hedges

        54,805       (3,250     9,534       2,065  

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

        (147,424     51,500       (24,835     59,560  

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

        503       (283     48       (275

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

        575       553       2,097       273  

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        (14,971     375       (2,679     (578

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

        (14,971     375       (2,679     (578

Other comprehensive (loss) income

        (166,275     50,282       (28,134     58,493  

Comprehensive (loss) income

        490,362       237,480       192,559       206,896  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive Income attributable to

           

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

        495,693       236,248       193,482       205,617  

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

        (5,331     1,232       (923     1,279  

Total comprehensive (loss) income

        490,362       237,480       192,559       206,896  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

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INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

 

09-30-2018

   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  

Increase (decrease) for changes in accounting policies

          (1,918         (1,918     (1,956     (3,874       (3,874

Re-expressed opening balance

     353,618        (691,772     2,834       (18,926     2,168       (705,696     7,423,177       7,071,099       41,920       7,113,019  

Changes in Equity:

                     

Comprehensive income

                     

Net profit

                  657,075       657,075       (438     656,637  

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

        (197,336     39,834       (1,360     (2,520     (161,382       (161,382     (4.893     (166,275

Comprehensive income

     —          (197,336     39,834       (1,360     (2,520     (161,382     657,075       495,693       (5,331     490,362  

Dividends

                  (284,511     (284,511     (90     (284,601

Increase (decrease) from transfers and other changes

                  (172     (172     —         (172

Changes in equity

     —          (197,336     39,834       (1,360     (2,520     (161,382     372,392       211,010       (5,421     205,589  

Closing balance at 09-30-2018

     353,618        (889,108     42,668       (20,286     (352     (867,078     7,795,569       7,282,109       36,499       7,318,608  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

09-30-2017

   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

                  186,818       186,818       380       187.198  

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

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

Comprehensive income

     —          53,904       (2,875     822       (2,421     49,430       186,818       236,248       1,232       237,480  

Dividends

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

Increase (decrease) from transfers and other changes

                  —         —         (7     (7

Changes in equity

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

Closing balance at 09-30-2017

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

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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 CASH FLOWS

 

     For the years ended September 30,  
     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

     4,442,076       4,036,639  

Other cash receipts from operating activities

     288,458       250,020  

Classes of cash payments

    

Payments to suppliers for goods and services

     (3,172,986     (2,885,685

Payments to and on behalf of employees

     (423,270     (392,144

Other cash payments from operating activities

     (155,332     (84,564

Interest paid

     (128,590     (167,855

Interest received

     7,229       10,218  

Income taxes paid

     8,199       (25,848

Other inflows (outflows) of cash, net

     (3,928     (8,716

Net Cash flows from Operating Activities

     861,856       732,065  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows (used in) investing activities

    

Cash flow used in obtaining control of subsidiaries or other businesses

     (16,592     —    

Cash flow used for contributions in associates

     (960     —    

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

     2       3,123  

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

     6,516       3,593  

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

     (392,680     (289,672

Purchase of intangible assets

     (791     (9,860

Proceeds from sales of other long-term assets

     3,235       1,816  

Purchase of other non-current assets

     (168,113     (121,541

Dividends received

     10,330       7,287  

Other inflows (outflows) of cash, net

     298       (7

Cash flows used in Investing Activities

     (558,755     (405,261
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from (used in) Financing Activities

    

Total borrowings obtained

     445,474       296,561  

Debt obtained in long-term

     90,000       69,410  

Debt obtained in short-term

     355,474       227,151  

Repayments of borrowings

     (462,773     (669,408

Dividends paid

     (114,689     (61,106

Other outflows of cash, net

     (728     1,314  

Cash flows used in Financing Activities

     (132,716     (432,639
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

     170,385       (105,835

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     (25,485     (849
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) of Cash and Cash equivalents

     144,900       (106,684

Cash and cash equivalents, at the beginning of the period

     589,886       592,253  

Cash and cash equivalents, at the end of the period

     734,786       485,569  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

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NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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 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.

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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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 September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017.

 

   

Interim Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss for the periods ended September 30, 2018 and 2017.

 

   

Interim Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the periods ended September 30, 2018 and 2017.

 

   

Interim Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity for the periods ended September 30, 2018 and 2017.

 

   

Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the periods ended September 30, 2018 and 2017.

 

   

Explanatory disclosures (notes)

Period Covered by the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

Periods beginning on January 1 and ended September 30, 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. 599 on November 14, 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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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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- 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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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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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

Initial classification

Arauco classifies its financial assets into the following categories: fair value through profit or loss, amortized cost, and Fair Value through other comprehensive income.

The classification is based on the business model used to manage the assets and the characteristics of their contractual cash flows.

Management determines the classification of its financial assets upon their initial registration.

 

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(a) Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss: these instruments are initially measured at fair value. Net income and losses, including any income from interest or dividends, are registered in the profit or loss of the period. Financial assets are classified in the category of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss when they are maintained for negotiation or designated in their initial registration as assets at fair value through profit or loss. A financial asset can be classified in this category if it is acquired mainly for the purposes of being sold in the short-term. Gain or losses of assets held for negotiations are registered in the consolidated statements of Profit or Loss, and the related interest is registered independently as financial income. Derivatives are classified as acquired for negotiation also unless they are designated as hedging instruments.

(b) Assets measured at amortized cost: they are initially registered at the fair value of the transaction, plus or minus the transaction costs directly attributable to the issuance of the financial asset or financial liability. The financial asset is maintained within a business model, the objective of which is to maintain financial assets to obtain contractual cash flows and the contractual conditions of the asset give rise, on specified dates, to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interests (“SPPI”) over the amount of the outstanding principal.

(c) Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income: these instruments are initially measured at fair value, with gain or losses then reclassified to profit or losses in the period when accounts are written off. Financial instruments of this category meet the “SPPI” criterion, and they are maintained within Arauco’s business model, both for the collection of cash flows and for their sale.

Subsequent measurement

Financial instruments are subsequently measured at “Fair value through profit or loss”, Amortized Cost or Fair Value through other comprehensive income.

The classification is based on two criteria: i) the Company’s business model for the management of financial instruments, and ii) whether the contractual cash flows related to the financial instruments represent “Solely Payments of Principal and Interests”.

a) Fair value through profit or loss: these instruments are subsequently measured at fair value. Net earnings and losses, including income from interests and dividends, are registered as profits or losses for the period. These instruments are held for negotiation and they are mainly acquired to be sold in the short term. Derivatives are also classified as held for negotiation, unless they are registered as hedging instruments. Financial instruments of this type are classified as Other Current and Non-Current Financial Assets. They are subsequently valuated by determining their fair value, registering changes in value in the Other Comprehensive Income, in the items of Financial Income or Financial Costs.

b) Financial assets measured at amortized cost: These instruments are subsequently measured at amortized cost minus accumulated amortizations, using the effective interest method and adjusted by lower loss allowance and volume discounts, in the case of financial assets. Financial income and expenses, foreign exchange income and losses, and impairment are registered in results. Any earnings or losses due to initial or subsequent reductions of the value of the asset are registered in the statement of profit or loss of the period. Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial instruments with fixed or determinable payments not traded in any active market. They are registered at amortized cost, registering accrued conditions directly in profit or loss.

 

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c) Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income: these instruments are subsequently measured at fair value. Income from interest is calculated using the effective interest method, foreign exchange income and losses and impairment are registered in profit or loss. Other net earnings and losses are registered in other comprehensive income. In the case of initial or subsequent reductions of the value of the assets, accumulated earnings and losses are reclassified to profit or loss.

Arauco measures accumulated losses in a quantity equivalent to expected credit losses during the lifespan. Expected credit losses are based on contractual cash flow differences based on the allowance of each contract and the flows that Arauco expects. The difference is then discounted based on an approximation of the asset’s original effective interest rate. The asset’s carrying value is reduced as the allowance is used, and the loss is recognized in sales expenses in the financial statements. When an account receivable cannot be collected, it is regularized against the allowance account for receivables. Subsequent recoveries of previously impaired amounts are recognized as a debit in sales expenses.

Derivative financial instruments are explained in Note 1 h)

Financial liabilities

Arauco classifies its financial liabilities as follows: fair value through profit or loss, derivatives designated as effective hedging instruments and amortized costs.

Management determines the classification of its financial liabilities upon initial recognition. Financial liabilities are derecognized when the obligation is cancelled, settled or expired. When an existing financial liability is replaced with another of the same provider under substantially different terms, or where the terms of an existing liability are substantially amended, such exchange or modification is treated as a write-off of the original liability, with a new liability being recognized, and the difference between the respective carrying amounts is recognized in the statement of profit or loss.

Financial liabilities are initially recognized at fair value, and in the case of loans, they include the costs directly attributable to the transaction. The subsequent measurement of the financial liabilities depends on their classification:

Financial Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

Financial liabilities are included in the category of financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss when they are held for trading or originally designated at fair value through profit or loss. Income and losses from liabilities held for trading are recognized in profit or loss. This category includes non-designated derivatives for hedging accounting.

Financial Liabilities at Amortized Cost

Other financial liabilities are subsequently valued at their amortized cost based on the effective interest rate method. The amortized cost is calculated taking into account any premium or acquisition discount, and includes the costs of transactions that are an integral part of the effective interest rate. This category includes Commercial Accounts Payable and Other Accounts Payable, as well as the loans included in Other Current and Non-Current Financial Liabilities.

 

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h)

Derivative financial instruments

(i) Derivative Financial Instruments—The Company enters into a variety of derivative financial instruments to manage its exposure to interest rate and foreign exchange rate risks, including foreign exchange forward contracts, interest rate swaps, currency swaps and zero cost collar contracts. The Company’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.

(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 - 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 - 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.

 

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

 

i)

Inventories

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

The cost of finished and in process products includes the cost of raw materials, direct labor, other direct costs and manufacturing overhead expenses.

Initial costs of harvested wood are determined at fair value less cost of sale at the point of harvest.

Biological assets are transferred to inventories when forests are harvested.

Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.

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

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

 

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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.

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.

 

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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.

 

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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 came into force on January 1, 2018, replacing IAS 39, and its application has not given rise to significant impact on Arauco’s Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company carried out a detailed assessment of the three aspects of the standard and its impact on the interim consolidated financial statements, which can be summarized as follows:

i) Classification and measurement: as required by IFRS 9, Arauco changed its classification method for financial assets based on two concepts: the characteristics of the financial assets’ contractual cash flows and of Arauco’s business model, the purpose of which is achieved through the collection of contractual cash flows and the sale of financial assets. Under this new method the four classification categories of IFRS 39 were replaced with the following:

- Amortized cost, where the financial assets are kept in a business model the purpose of which is the generation of contractual cash flows;

- Fair value through other comprehensive income, where the financial assets are kept in a business model the purpose of which is achieved by generating contractual cash flows and selling financial assets;

- Fair value through profit or loss, a residual category which comprises financial instruments that are not kept under any of the business models referenced above, including those kept for negotiation and those designated at fair value in their initial recognition.

With regard to the measurement of financial liabilities, IFRS 9 retains to a great extent the prior accounting treatment of IAS 39, with limited amendments, under which the majority of these liabilities are measured at amortized cost, thereby enabling the designation of a financial liability at fair value with changes in results, provided that certain criteria are met. However, the standard introduced new provisions for liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss, by virtue of which under certain circumstances the changes in the fair value related to the variation of the “own credit risk” are recognized in other comprehensive income.

Management reviewed and assessed Arauco’s financial assets as of January 1, 2018, based on the hitherto prevailing events and circumstances, and concluded that the new classification requirements do not have an impact on the accounting of its financial assets. The loans and the accounts receivable are maintained in order to obtain the contractual cash flows that only represent the payment of principal and interest; therefore, the criteria for them to be measured at amortized cost under IFRS 9, are fulfilled. Regarding the impairment of the financial assets, IFRS 9 requires an expected credit losses model, as opposed to the incurred loss model set forth by IAS 39. This means that, under IFRS 9, impairments are recorded, generally, earlier compared with the previous model. The new impairment model is applied to the financial assets measured at amortized cost or measured at their fair value through other comprehensive income, except for investments in equity instruments. Impairment provisions are measured based on:

 

  -

The expected credit losses for the upcoming 12 months; or

 

  -

The expected credit losses during the entire lifespan of the asset, if on the date of submission of the Consolidated Financial Statements, a significant increase in the credit risk of a financial instrument were to occur, as from the initial recognition thereof.

 

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IFRS 9 also establishes a simplified approach to measure the correction of values for losses at a sum equal to the expected credit loss during the lifespan of the asset for commercial accounts receivable, contractual assets, or accounts receivable for leases. Arauco chose to apply this policy for the aforementioned financial assets.

 

ii)

Hedging accounting

IFRS 9 also introduced a new model for hedging accounting, with the purpose of aligning accounting more closely with the risk management activities of the companies and of establishing an approach that would be more principle-based. The new approach allows for an improved reflection of the risk management activities in the financial statements, allowing for more elements to be eligible as hedged elements: risk component of non-financial items, net positions and aggregate exposures (in other words, a combination of a non-derivative exposure and a derivative). The most significant changes regarding the hedging instruments, when compared with the hedging accounting method employed under IAS 39, pertains to the possibility of deferring the temporary value of an option, the forward points of forward contracts, and the difference of the monetary base in other comprehensive income, until the time when the hedged element has an impact on results. IFRS eliminated the quantitative requirement from the effectiveness tests envisaged under IAS 39, whereby the results had to be within the 80%-125% range, thus allowing for the evaluation of the efficacy to be aligned with the management of the risk through the demonstration of the existence of an economic ratio between the hedging instrument and the hedged item, while also allowing the possibility of rebalancing the hedging ratio if the risk management objective remains unaltered. Nevertheless, retrospective inefficacy must still be valuated and recognized. Arauco applied the new requirements of IFRS 9 as of the date of the adoption of the same, that is to say, as of January 1, 2018.

The application of IFRS has had the following initial impacts as of January 1, 2018, in Arauco’s Consolidated Financial Statements:

 

Hedging assets net       
     ThU.S.$  

Closing balance at December 31, 2017 - calculated under IAS 39

     52,057  

Amounts restated through reserves

     (2,627

Opening balance at January 1, 2018 - under IFRS 9

     49,430  
Loss allowance for trade receivables       
     ThU.S.$  

Closing loss allowance at December 31, 2017 - calculated under IAS 39

     (12,016

Amounts restated through retained earnings

     (1,956

Closing loss allowance at January 1, 2018 - under IFRS 9

     (13,972

IFRS 15 – Revenue from Contracts with Customers.

As from January 1, 2018, Arauco has decided to apply IFRS 15 using the modified retrospective method, recognizing the accumulated effect of the initial application as an adjustment to the opening balance of the retained earnings of year 2018. However, no significant effects impacting Arauco’s Consolidated Financial Statements were identified.

This standard requires more detailed disclosures than those required under the previous current standards, with the purpose of supplying more complete information regarding the nature, amounts, schedule and certainty of the income and cash flows derived from the contracts with clients.

 

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In addition to the submission of more extensive disclosures regarding Arauco’s income transactions, the application of IFRS 15 has not had any impact upon Arauco’s financial position or financial performance. During 2018, the Arauco Group carried out an implementation project, in order to identify and measure the potential impacts of applying IFRS 15 to its consolidated financial statements. This project identified all of the income flows from Arauco’s ordinary activities, the knowledge of the business’s traditional practices, a thorough evaluation of each type of contract with clients, and the determination of the registration methodology for this income under the current rules. A special evaluation was carried out regarding the contracts that contain key aspects of IFRS 15 and certain features that are of particular interest for Arauco, such as: identification of contractual obligations, contracts with multiple obligations and moment of the recognition, contracts with a variable consideration, significant financing components, principal versus agent analysis, existence of warranties for type of service, and capitalization of the costs of obtaining and performing a contract. As mentioned in this Note 1, Arauco’s main activity is the production and sale of products related to the forestry and timber industry. Considering the nature of the goods and services that are being offered as well as the aforementioned characteristics of the income flows, Arauco did not identify impacts over the consolidated financial statements at the moment of initially applying IFRS 15, that is, as of January 1, 2018. The type of revenue and acknowledgments are described in Notes 9 and 24.

 

  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 investments contracts.

   January 1, 2021

Amendments and

   improvements   

  

Content

  

Mandatory application
for annual periods
  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 19   

Employee Benefits

Prescribe the accounting and disclosure for employee benefits, requiring an entity to recognise a liability where an employee has provided service and an expense when the entity consumes the economic benefits of employee service.

   January 1, 2019

 

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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

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.

IFRS 16 - Leases includes significant changes to lesee accounting, by requiring a similar treatment than that of financial leases for all the leases that are currently classified as operational with an effective term exceeding 12 months. This means, in general terms, that it will be necessary to acknowledge an asset that represents the right of use over the goods that are subject to operational leasing agreements as well as a liability, equal to the present value of the payments associated to the agreement. Regarding the effects over the results, the payment of monthly leases shall be replaced by the depreciation for the asset’s right of use and the acknowledgement of a financial expense.

Arauco is analyzing this standard in order to determine the effects that it may have over the Consolidated Financial Statements, covenants and other financial indicators.

NOTE 2. ACCOUTING POLICIES, CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

Changes to accounting policies

Arauco applied IFRS 15 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” and IFRS 9 “Financial instruments” for the first time. These new standards require an assessment of the impacts over each of the affected accounting accounts and balances as of January 1, 2018, as part of the transition to the new accounting standards.

 

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The Company has identified the changes as a result of the application of the standards, acknowledging the accumulated effect of their initial application as a restatement of the opening balances of the retained earnings and reserves as of January 1, 2018; therefore, the financial statements as of December 31, 2017 have not been modified.

The impact of the implementation of IFRS 9—Financial instruments, and IFRS 15—Revenue from Contracts with Customers, is explained in note 1 z).

Changes to accounting estimates

As of September 30, 2018, there have been no changes regarding the accounting estimates for the 2018 financial year.

 

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NOTE 3. DISCLOSURE OF OTHER INFORMATION

 

a)

Disclosure of information on Issued Capital

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

100% of Capital corresponds to ordinary shares

 

     09-30-2018    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
     09-30-2018    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 September 30, 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 amount of ThU.S.$284,511 (ThU.S.$ 120,986 as of September 30, 2017) presented in the statements of changes in equity correspond to the minimum dividend provision recorded for the period 2018.

In the interim consolidated statements of cash flows, the Dividends Paid line shows an amount of ThU.S.$ 114,689 as of September 30, 2018 (ThU.S.$ 61,106 as of September 30, 2017), of which ThU.S.$ 113,773 (ThU.S.$ 59,005 as of September 30, 2017) correspond to the payment of dividends of the Parent Company.

The following are the dividends paid and per share amounts during the periods 2018 and 2017:

 

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

   05-10-2018

Amount of Dividend

   ThU.S.$113,773

Number of Shares for which Dividends are Paid

   113,159,655

Dividend per Share

   U.S.$1.00542

 

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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

 

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 September 30, 2018 and 2017 are as follows:

 

     January - September      July - September  
     2018
ThU.S.$
     2017
ThU.S.$
     2018
ThU.S.$
     2017
ThU.S.$
 

Classes of Other Income

           

Other Income, Total

     101,681        123,193        35,222        42,245  

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

     78,298        101,163        26,422        33,881  

Net income from insurance compensation

     1,536        1,410        277        1,106  

Revenue from export promotion

     3,188        2,743        1,112        870  

Lease income

     1,528        3,126        516        864  

Gain on sales of assets

     9,284        9,698        2,707        4,909  

Access easement

     193        441        48        —    

Other operating results (*)

     7,654        4,612        4,140        615  

Classes of Other Expenses by activity

           

Other Expenses by activity, Total

     (51,346      (193,018      (17,727      8,150  

Depreciation

     (381      (348      (142      (120

Legal expenses

     (2,332      (2,482      (803      (505

Impairment provision for property, plant and equipment and others

     (11,126      (4,254      (2,708      (1,523

Operating expenses related to plants stoppage

     (1,571      (4,840      (583      (1,549

Expenses related to projects

     (9,696      (713      (5,125      (76

Loss of asset sales

     (4,221      (4,474      (2,270      (1,876

Loss and repair of assets

     (410      (3,739      (194      (27

Loss of forest due to fires (**)

     (52      (139,376      577        34,491  

Other Taxes

     (11,653      (8,111      (3,334      (4,346

Research and development expenses

     (1,478      (2,051      (181      (498

Fines, readjustments and interests

     (638      (2,104      (102      (1,669

Others rentals no operational

     (2,715      —          (816      —    

Other expenses

     (5,073      (20,526      (2,046      (14,152

Classes of financing income

           

Financing income, Total

     12,104        15,651        4,759        3,334  

Financial income from mutual funds - term deposits

     8,145        8,038        3,113        2,401  

Financial income resulting from swap - forward instruments

     328        3,709        261        (271

Other financial income

     —          —          —          —    
     3,631        3,904        1,385        1,204  

Classes of financing costs

           

Financing costs, Total

           

Interest expense, Banks loans

     (155,902      (171,766      (52,821      (54,149

Interest expense, Bonds

     (22,099      (23,518      (7,505      (8,001

Interest expense, other financial instruments

     (107,532      (123,511      (35,940      (38,222

Other financial costs

     (12,040      (12,864      (4,966      (3,653
     (14,231      (11,873      (4,410      (4,273

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

           

Total

     28,689        18,579        4,680        7,009  

Investments in associates

     2,457        5,006        934        1,881  

Joint ventures

     26,232        13,573        3,746        5,128  

 

(*)

“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 - September      July - September  

Cost of sales

   2018
ThU.S.$
     2017
ThU.S.$
     2018
ThU.S.$
     2017
ThU.S.$
 

Timber

     519,128        555,367        163,290        178,738  

Forestry labor costs

     510,211        480,222        178,182        179,129  

Depreciation and amortization

     288,713        288,424        96,370        102,927  

Maintenance costs

     204,758        199,093        74,136        69,586  

Chemical costs

     424,640        386,348        148,474        132,812  

Sawmill Services

     112,506        84,926        35,197        30,906  

Other Raw Materials

     162,725        146,052        53,005        52,309  

Other Indirect costs

     126,227        127,524        35,247        46,064  

Energy and fuel

     154,669        139,165        57,444        51,136  

Cost of electricity

     29,569        32,872        8,646        9,794  

Wages and salaries

     262,469        249,621        87,562        86,923  

Total

     2,795,615        2,689,614        937,553        940,324  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     January - September      July - September  

Distribution cost

   2018
ThU.S.$
     2017
ThU.S.$
     2018
ThU.S.$
     2017
ThU.S.$
 

Selling costs

     25,443        28,634        9,638        10,238  

Commissions

     11,270        10,631        3,643        4,148  

Insurance

     3,108        2,315        923        770  

Provision for doubtful accounts

     888        154        878        50  

Other selling costs

     10,177        15,534        4,194        5,270  

Shipping and freight costs

     389,398        361,788        137,498        128,055  

Port services

     21,264        22,782        7,405        7,950  

Freights

     311,336        289,793        112,059        101,324  

Other shipping and freight costs

     56,798        49,213        18,034        18,781  

Total

     414,841        390,422        147,136        138,293  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     January - September      July - September  

Administrative expenses

   2018
ThU.S.$
     2017
ThU.S.$
     2018
ThU.S.$
     2017
ThU.S.$
 

Wages and salaries

     187,920        159,083        65,453        55,741  

Marketing, advertising, promotion and publications expenses

     8,920        7,166        3,170        2,114  

Insurances

     11,725        13,152        4,288        3,920  

Depreciation and amortization

     20,593        21,228        6,890        6,889  

Computer services

     20,840        20,512        5,538        5,641  

Lease rentals (offices, other property and vehicles)

     11,036        11,331        3,774        3,332  

Donations, contributions, scholarships

     8,286        5,635        2,472        1,777  

Fees (legal and technical advisors)

     38,501        27,873        11,613        10,623  

Property taxes, city permits and rights

     14,270        13,782        4,386        4,383  

Cleaning services, security services and transportation

     18,386        18,747        5,728        6,286  

Third-party variable services (maneuvers, logistics)

     33,525        31,039        10,531        10,991  

Basic services

     7,266        6,057        2,325        1,970  

Maintenance and repair

     5,170        3,936        1,700        1,234  

Seminars, courses, training materials

     2,081        1,678        805        794  

Other administration expenses

     34,697        29,941        12,076        7,958  

Total

     423,216        371,160        140,749        123,653  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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September 30, 2018

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

 

 

e)

Auditor Fees and Number of Employees (Not audited)

 

Auditors fees

   09-30-2018
ThU.S.$
     09-30-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Audit services

     1,840        1,622  

Other services

     

Tax services

     627        597  

Others

     249        177  

TOTAL

     2,716        2,396  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Number of employees

   No.  
     15,379        15,737  

NOTE 4. INVENTORIES

 

Components of Inventory

   09-30-2018
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Raw materials

     97,547        103,049  

Production supplies

     106,829        98,548  

Work in progress

     62,198        56,194  

Finished goods

     504,068        441,726  

Spare Parts

     177,849        168,945  

Total Inventories

     948,491        868,462  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Inventories recognized as cost of sales at September 30, 2018 were ThU.S.$ 2,740,336 (ThU.S.$ 2,632,899 at September 30, 2017).

In order to have the inventories recorded at net realizable value at September 30, 2018, a net decrease of inventories was recognized associated with a lower provision of obsolescence of ThU.S.$1,259 (ThU.S.$9,347 at September 30, 2017). As of September 30, 2018, the amount of obsolescence provision is ThU.S.$26,361 (ThU.S.$27,620 at December 31, 2017).

At September 30, 2018, there were inventory write-offs of ThU.S.$1,617 (ThU.S.$475 at September 30, 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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Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

NOTE 5. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

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

The investment objective of time deposits 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

   09-30-2018
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Cash on hand

     160        148  

Bank checking account balances

     347,328        209,037  

Time deposits

     197,709        292,105  

Mutual funds

     189,589        73,170  

Other cash and cash equivalents (*)

     —          15,426  

Total

     734,786        589,886  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

Applies to purchase contracts with resale commitments.

The risk classification of the mutual funds in effect as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 is shown below.

 

     September
2018
ThU.S.$
     December
2017
ThU.S.$
 

AAAfm

     184,963        64,471  

No classification

     4,626        8,699  

Total Mutual Funds

     189,589        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
09-30-2018
ThU.S.$
 

Borrowings from banks

     858,457        445,474        (451,634     (22,231     21,206        900       (2,630     849,542  

Hedging liabilities

     5,393        —          —         (803     —          (138     9,886       14,338  

Bonds and promissory notes

     3,302,685        —          (11,139     (105,556     107,564        (61,642     4,390       3,236,302  

Total

     4,166,535        445,474        (462,773     (128,590     128,770        (60,880     11,646       4,100,182  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

            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
09-30-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Borrowings from banks

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

Hedging liabilities

     87,364        —          —         —         —          —          (49,303     38,061  

Bonds and promissory notes

     3,452,658           (395,000     (143,666     122,451        70,402        4,144       3,110,989  

Total

     4,454,380        296,561        (669,408     (167,855     143,008        70,402        (40,308     4,086,780  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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September 30, 2018

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

 

 

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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September 30, 2018

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

 

 

Deferred Tax Assets

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

 

Deferred Tax Assets

   09-30-2018
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Deferred tax Assets relating to Provisions

     5,249        7,433  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Accrued Liabilities

     8,408        11,267  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Post-Employment benefits

     20,556        19,276  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Property, Plant and equipment

     9,059        11,657  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Financial Instruments

     5,960        4,348  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Tax Loss Carryforward

     77,923        62,706  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Inventories

     7,976        5,941  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Provisions for Income

     13,367        21,354  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

     7,038        5,149  

Intangible revaluation differences

     7,625        10,389  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Other Deductible Temporary Differences

     20,179        27,364  

Total Deferred Tax Assets

     183,340        186,884  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Offsetting presentation

     (174,875      (178,618
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Effect

     8,465        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.$264,208 (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.$161,509 (ThU.S.$ 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

   09-30-2018
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Property, Plant and Equipment

     839,159        860,498  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Financial Instruments

     11,396        12,684  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Biological Assets

     644,981        676,876  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Inventory

     33,749        32,580  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Prepaid Expenses

     46,336        41,600  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Intangible

     20,373        22,014  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Other Taxable Temporary Differences

     22,294        17,731  

Total Deferred Tax Liabilities

     1,618,288        1,663,983  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Offsetting presentation

     (174,875      (178,618
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Effect

     1,443,413        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.$14,971 at September 30, 2018 (compared to a debit of ThU.S.$375 at September 30, 2017), which is presented net in Reserves for Cash Flow Hedges in the Consolidated Statement of changes in Equity.

 

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September 30, 2018

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

 

 

Reconciliation of deferred tax assets and liabilities

 

    

Opening
Balance
01-01-2018
IAS 39

     Amounts
restated
    Opening
Balance
01-01-2018
IFRS 9
     Deferred tax
Expenses
(Income)
    Deferred tax of
items charged
to other
comprehensive
income
    Increase
(decrease)
Net
exchange
differences
    Closing
balance
09-30-2018
 

Deferred Tax Assets

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

Deferred tax Assets relating to Provisions

     7,433          7,433        (1,807     —         (377     5,249  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Accrued Liabilities

     11,267          11,267        (2,849     (13     3       8,408  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Post-Employment benefits

     19,276          19,276        984       288       8       20,556  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Property, Plant and equipment

     11,657          11,657        (2,598     —         —         9,059  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Financial Instruments

     4,348        (709     3,639        180       2,141       —         5,960  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Tax Loss Carryforward

     62,706          62,706        23,230       —         (8,013     77,923  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Inventories

     5,941          5,941        2,069       —         (34     7,976  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Provisions for Income

     21,354          21,354        (7,986     —         (1     13,367  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

     5,149          5,149        2,135       —         (246     7,038  

Intangible revaluation differences

     10,389          10,389        (1,066     —         (1,698     7,625  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Other Deductible Temporary Differences

     27,364          27,364        (4,375     —         (2,810     20,179  

Total Deferred Tax Assets

     186,884        (709     186,175        7,917       2,416       (13,168     183,340  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     Opening
Balance
01-01-2018
IAS 39
     Amounts
restated
    Opening
Balance
01-01-2018
IFRS 9
     Deferred tax
Expenses
(Income)
    Deferred tax of
items charged
to other
comprehensive
income
   

Increase

(decrease)
Net
exchange
differences

    Closing
balance
09-30-2018
 

Deferred Tax Liabilities

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

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Property, Plant and Equipment

     860,498        —         860,498        (14,382     —         (6,957     839,159  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Financial Instruments

     12,684        —         12,684        (1,288     —         —         11,396  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Biological Assets

     676,876        —         676,876        (11,364     —         (20,531     644,981  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Inventory

     32,580        —         32,580        1,169       —         —         33,749  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Prepaid Expenses

     41,600        —         41,600        4,736       —         —         46,336  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Intangible

     22,014        —         22,014        (53     —         (1,588     20,373  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Other Taxable Temporary Differences

     17,731        —         17,731        6,360       —         (1,797     22,294  

Total Deferred Tax Liabilities

     1,663,983        —         1,663,983        (14,822     —         (30,873     1,618,288  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

     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

     14,300        7,054       —         —          —         21,354  

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

     22,985        (3,807     —         9,134        (948     27,364  

Total Deferred Tax Assets

     157,866        13,351       (10,437     28,640        (2,536     186,884  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     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     —         37,997        (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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September 30, 2018

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

 

 

Temporary Differences

The following tables summarize the deductible and taxable temporary differences:

 

     09-30-2018      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

     105,417           124,178     

Deferred Tax Assets - Tax loss carryforward

     77,923           62,706     

Deferred Tax Liabilities

        1,618,288           1,663,983  

Total

     183,340        1,618,288        186,884        1,663,983  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     January - September      July - September  

Detail of Temporary Difference Income and Loss Amounts

   2018
ThU.S.$
     2017
ThU.S.$
     2018
ThU.S.$
     2017
ThU.S.$
 

Deferred Tax Assets

     (15,313      (16,243      8,143        (9,888

Deferred Tax Assets - Tax loss carryforward

     23,230        15,889        5,456        (4,943

Deferred Tax Liabilities

     14,822        65,517        9,763        24,053  

Total

     22,739        65,163        23,362        9,222  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income Tax Expense

Income tax expense consists of the following:

 

     January - September      July - September  

Income Tax composition

   2018
ThU.S.$
     2017
ThU.S.$
     2018
ThU.S.$
     2017
ThU.S.$
 

Current income tax expense

     (222,204      (129,791      (98,495      (61,979

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

     2,934        —          220        —    

Prior period current income tax adjustments

     (1,733      (779      33        (33

Other current benefit tax (expenses)

     (1,662      1,402        (350      605  

Current Tax Expense, Net

     (222,665      (129,168      (98,592      (61,407

Deferred tax expense relating to origination and reversal of temporary differences

     (491      49,274        17,906        14,165  

Tax benefit arising from previously unrecognized tax loss carryforward

     23,230        15,889        5,456        (4,943

Total deferred Tax benefit (expense), Net

     22,739        65,163        23,362        9,222  

Income Tax benefit (expense), Total

     (199,926      (64,005      (75,230      (52,185
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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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 September 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     January - September      July - September  
     2018
ThU.S.$
     2017
ThU.S.$
     2018
ThU.S.$
     2017
ThU.S.$
 

Foreign current income tax expense

     (18,931      (29,917      (6,264      (13,511

Domestic current income tax expense

     (203,734      (99,251      (92,328      (47,896

Total current income tax expense

     (222,665      (129,168      (98,592      (61,407

Foreign deferred tax benefit (expense)

     (3,935      10,538        (2,186      2,546  

Domestic deferred tax benefit (expense)

     26,674        54,625        25,548        6,676  

Total deferred tax benefit (expense)

     22,739        65,163        23,362        9,222  

Total tax benefit (expense)

     (199,926      (64,005      (75,230      (52,185
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

The reconciliation of income tax expense is as follows:

 

    

January - September

    July - September  

Reconciliation of Income tax from Statutory Rate to Effective Tax Rate

   2018
ThU.S.$
    2017
ThU.S.$
    2018
ThU.S.$
    2017
ThU.S.$
 

Statutory domestic (Chile) income tax rate

     27.0     25.5     27.0     25.5

Tax Expense at statutory tax rate

     (231,272     (56,377     (79,899     (43,470

Tax effect of foreign tax rates

     1,498       (2,283     (1,329     (3,506

Tax effect of revenues exempt from taxation

     55,792       11,346       24,607       (1,195

Tax effect of not deductible expenses

     (23,687     (29,106     (14,273     (10,519

Tax effect of tax losses Previously Unrecognized

     437       (84     63       (84

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

     108       —         —         —    

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

     —         754       —         (380

Tax rate effect of adjustments for current tax of prior periods

     (1,733     (779     33       (33

Other tax rate effects

     (1,069     12,524       (4,432     7,002  

Total adjustments to tax expense at applicable tax rate

     31,346       (7,628     (7,168     (8,715

Tax benefit (expense) at effective tax rate

     (199,926     (64,005     (75,230     (52,185
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Current tax liabilities

The current tax liabilities balances are as follow:

 

     09-30-2018      12-31-2017  

Current tax Liabilities

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Monthly Provisional Payments (MPP)

     220,052        126,404  

Provision tax income (First category)

     (79,328      (119,753

Other taxes

     2,486        1,437  

Total

     143,210        8,088  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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NOTE 7. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

 

     09-30-2018      12-31-2017  

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Construction work in progress

     835,511        597,351  

Land

     974,113        1,008,310  

Buildings

     2,068,400        2,135,201  

Plant and equipment

     2,911,785        3,112,755  

Information technology equipment

     19,605        22,665  

Fixtures and fittings

     11,813        12,297  

Motor vehicles

     13,967        15,959  

Other property, plant and equipment

     136,160        129,761  

Total Net

     6,971,354        7,034,299  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross

     

Construction work in progress

     835,511        597,351  

Land

     974,113        1,008,310  

Buildings

     3,934,954        3,926,157  

Plant and equipment

     6,386,665        6,410,561  

Information technology equipment

     81,789        82,765  

Fixtures and fittings

     39,959        40,388  

Motor vehicles

     51,977        49,756  

Other property, plant and equipment

     160,932        159,720  

Total Gross

     12,465,900        12,275,008  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accumulated depreciation and impairment

     

Buildings

     (1,866,554      (1,790,956

Plant and equipment

     (3,474,880      (3,297,806

Information technology equipment

     (62,184      (60,100

Fixtures and fittings

     (28,146      (28,091

Motor vehicles

     (38,010      (33,797

Other property, plant and equipment

     (24,772      (29,959

Total

     (5,494,546      (5,240,709
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

As of September 30, 2018, there are no significant assets pledged as collateral to be disclosed in these interim consolidated financial statements.

 

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

 

     09-30-2018      12-31-2017  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Amount committed for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment

     207,448        112,924  

 

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Reconciliation of Property, Plant and Equipment

The following tables set forth the reconciliation of the carrying amount of property, plant and equipment as of September 30, 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

     371,126       3       2,788       22,937       204       246       598       16,567       414,469  

Disposals

     —         (433     (770     (383     (42     —         (26     (5     (1,659

Retirements

     (2,779     (4,458     (494     (1,449     (5     (28     (154     (4,304     (13,671

Depreciation

     —         —         (92,820     (246,907     (4,207     (1,817     (2,847     (3,396     (351,994

Impairment loss recognized in profit or loss

     —         —         —         (7,231     —         —         —         —         (7,231

Increase (decrease) through net exchange differences

     (6,714     (28,732     (19,198     (42,611     (156     (235     (184     (2,625     (100,455

Reclassification of assets held for sale

     —         (2,193     (5     (206     —         —         —         —         (2,404

Increase (decrease) through transfers from construction in progress

     (123,473     1,616       43,698       74,880       1,146       1,350       621       162       —    

Total changes

     238,160       (34,197     (66,801     (200,970     (3,060     (484     (1,992     6,399       (62,945

Closing balance 09-30-2018

     835,511       974,113       2,068,400       2,911,785       19,605       11,813       13,967       136,160       6,971,354  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

 

The depreciation expense for the period ending September 30, 2018 and 2017 is as follows:

 

     January - September      July - September  

Depreciation for the year

   2018
ThU.S.$
     2017
ThU.S.$
     2018
ThU.S.$
     2017
ThU.S.$
 

Cost of sales

     288,713        288,424        96,370        102,927  

Administrative expenses

     11,385        11,192        3,616        3,641  

Other expenses

     1,147        2,611        467        678  

Total

     301,245        302,227        100,453        107,246  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

 

     Years of Useful Life
(Average)
 

Buildings

     58  

Plant and equipment

     30  

Information technology equipment

     8  

Fixtures and fittings

     28  

Motor vehicles

     7  

Other property, plant and equipment

     14  

See Note 12 for details of capitalized borrowing costs.

 

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NOTE 8. LEASES

Arauco acting as lessee

 

     09-30-2018      12-31-2017  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Property, Plant and Equipment under finance leases

     88,041        116,534  

Plant and equipment

     88,041        116,534  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Reconciliation of Financial Lease Minimum Payments:

 

     09-30-2018  

Periods

   Present Value
ThU.S.$
 

Less than one year

     33,893  

Between one and five years

     46,772  

More than five years

     —    

Total

     80,665  
  

 

 

 
     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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Arauco acting as lessor

Reconciliation of Financial Lease Minimum Payments:

 

     09-30-2018  

Periods

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

Less than one year

     1,725        89        1,636  

Between one and five years

     740        —          740  

More than five years

     —          —          —    

Total

     2,465        89        2,376  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     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 - September      July - September  

Classes of revenue

   2018
ThU.S.$
     2017
ThU.S.$
     2018
ThU.S.$
     2017
ThU.S.$
 

Revenue from sales of goods

     4,493,034        3,821,818        1,529,079        1,368,282  

Revenue from rendering of services

     84,242        85,221        25,320        25,091  

Total

     4,577,276        3,907,039        1,554,399        1,393,373  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

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 - September      July - September  
     2018      2017      2018      2017  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Employee expenses

     467,524        409,374        159,579        141,305  

Wages and salaries

     447,525        394,402        155,628        135,968  

Severance indemnities

     19,999        14,972        3,951        5,337  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     09-30-2018     12-31-2017  

Discount rate

     5.03     5.11

Inflation

     2.87     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

     (5,108

Decrease in 100 bps

     5,941  

Wage growth rates

  

Increase in 100 bps

     5,869  

Decrease in 100 bps

     (5,144

The following tables set forth the balances and the reconciliation of the present value of severance indemnities obligations as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017:

 

     09-30-2018      12-31-2017  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Current

     6,080        5,730  

Non-current

     70,076        66,033  

Total

     76,156        71,763  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Reconciliation of the present value of severance indemnities obligations

   09-30-2018
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Opening balance

     71,763        65,328  

Current service cost

     4,142        5,583  

Interest cost

     2,555        3,208  

(Gains) losses from changes in actuarial assumptions

     443        (3,711

Actuarial gains and losses arising from experience

     1,421        1,212  

Benefits paid

     (4,176      (5,654

Past service cost

     4,955        —    

Increase (decrease) for foreign currency exchange rates changes

     (4,946      5,797  

Closing balance

     76,156        71,763  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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

 

     09-30-2018      12-31-2017  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Total Current Assets

     3,138,541        2,770,363  

Cash and Cash Equivalents

     734,786        589,886  

U.S. Dollar

     527,241        501,352  

Euros

     111,019        4,306  

Brazilian Real

     27,328        47,314  

Argentine Pesos

     5,016        10,038  

Other currencies

     4,094        3,685  

Chilean Pesos

     60,088        23,191  

Other current financial assets

     2,208        3,504  

U.S. Dollar

     2,208        3,497  

Other currencies

     —          7  

Other current non-financial assets

     135,151        129,837  

U.S. Dollar

     60,750        48,632  

Euros

     106        104  

Brazilian Real

     18,089        17,158  

Argentine Pesos

     2,310        5,832  

Other currencies

     6,430        5,306  

Chilean Pesos

     47,466        52,805  

Trade and other current receivables

     989,826        814,412  

U.S. Dollar

     755,235        550,674  

Euros

     20,873        20,498  

Brazilian Real

     73,774        89,673  

Argentine Pesos

     23,428        26,863  

Other currencies

     20,949        17,702  

Chilean Pesos

     91,862        106,442  

U.F.

     3,705        2,560  

Accounts receivable from related companies

     5,606        3,488  

U.S. Dollar

     1,434        726  

Brazilian Real

     142        171  

Chilean Pesos

     3,528        2,192  

U.F.

     502        399  

Current Inventories

     948,491        868,462  

U.S. Dollar

     886,535        809,689  

Brazilian Real

     61,956        58,773  

Current biological assets

     296,097        307,796  

U.S. Dollar

     266,981        270,761  

Brazilian Real

     29,116        37,035  

Current tax assets

     20,689        49,471  

U.S. Dollar

     3,192        7,769  

Brazilian Real

     4,227        6,721  

Argentine Pesos

     6        —    

Other currencies

     1,533        3,188  

Chilean Pesos

     11,731        31,793  

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

     5,687        3,507  

U.S. Dollar

     5,131        2,835  

Brazilian Real

     556        672  

 

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

 

 

     09-30-2018      12-31-2017  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Total Non-Current Assets

     11,072,987        11,224,237  

Other non-current financial assets

     52,587        56,600  

U.S. Dollar

     52,587        56,600  

Other non-current non-financial assets

     139,326        121,521  

U.S. Dollar

     125,029        104,711  

Brazilian Real

     4,447        4,629  

Argentine Pesos

     8,832        11,303  

Other currencies

     821        693  

Chilean Pesos

     197        185  

Trade and other non-current receivables

     18,182        16,040  

U.S. Dollar

     7,772        4,247  

Brazilian Real

     2,703        3,345  

Chilean Pesos

     466        6,692  

U.F.

     3,798        1,756  
     3,443     

Accounts receivable from related companies, non-current

     502        1,056  

U.F.

     502        1,056  

Investments accounted for using equity method

     368,977        368,772  

U.S. Dollar

     135,640        130,276  

Euros

     191,865        185,410  

Brazilian Real

     40,749        53,080  

Chilean Pesos

     723        6  

Intangible assets other than goodwill

     84,859        88,615  

U.S. Dollar

     83,800        87,007  

Brazilian Real

     1,059        1,516  

Chilean Pesos

     —          92  

Goodwill

     65,113        69,922  

U.S. Dollar

     42,586        42,656  

Brazilian Real

     22,527        27,266  

Property, plant and equipment

     6,971,354        7,034,299  

U.S. Dollar

     6,498,401        6,443,081  

Brazilian Real

     472,517        585,202  

Chilean Pesos

     436        6,016  

Non-current biological assets

     3,363,622        3,459,146  

U.S. Dollar

     2,941,001        2,934,819  

Brazilian Real

     422,621        524,327  

Deferred tax assets

     8,465        8,266  

U.S. Dollar

     5,752        4,319  

Brazilian Real

     2,682        3,622  

Other currencies

     31        32  

Chilean Pesos

     —          293  

 

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

 

 

     09-30-2018      12-31-2017  
     Up to 90
days
ThU.S.$
     From 91
days to 1
year
ThU.S.$
     Total
ThU.S.$
     Up to 90
days
ThU.S.$
     From 91
days to 1
year
ThU.S.$
     Total
ThU.S.$
 

Total Liabilities, current

     1,175,366        388,982        1,564,348        1,045,364        354,030        1,399,394  

Other current financial liabilities

     124,892        379,757        504,649        148,778        351,566        500,344  

U.S. Dollar

     76,952        337,946        414,898        134,125        284,293        418,418  

Brazilian Real

     1,779        4,998        6,777        2,383        4,660        7,043  

Argentine Pesos

     1,460        3,932        5,392        1,508        4,116        5,624  

Chilean Pesos

     44,701        32,881        77,582        10,762        58,497        69,259  

Bank Loans

     59,133        129,592        188,725        110,700        282,172        392,872  

U.S. Dollar

     57,354        124,594        181,948        108,317        277,512        385,829  

Brazilian Real

     1,779        4,998        6,777        2,383        4,660        7,043  

Financial Leases

     7,993        25,900        33,893        9,928        34,413        44,341  

Chilean Pesos

     1,460        3,932        5,392        1,508        4,116        5,624  

U.F.

     6,533        21,968        28,501        8,420        30,297        38,717  

Other Loans

     57,766        224,265        282,031        28,150        34,981        63,131  

U.S. Dollar

     19,598        213,352        232,950        25,808        6,781        32,589  

U.F.

     38,168        10,913        49,081        2,342        28,200        30,542  

Trade and other current payables

     584,312        —          584,312        717,342        4        717,346  

U.S. Dollar

     178,009        —          178,009        193,562        —          193,562  

Euros

     7,467        —          7,467        9,099        —          9,099  

Brazilian Real

     52,517        —          52,517        124,917        —          124,917  

Argentine Pesos

     9,779        —          9,779        29,243        —          29,243  

Other currencies

     7,769        —          7,769        4,936        —          4,936  

Chilean Pesos

     299,075        —          299,075        333,525        4        333,529  

U.F.

     29,696        —          29,696        22,060        —          22,060  

Accounts payable to related companies

     10,941        —          10,941        11,208        —          11,208  

U.S. Dollar

     2,687        —          2,687        1,354        —          1,354  

Chilean Pesos

     8,254        —          8,254        9,854        —          9,854  

Other current provisions

     375        —          375        2,728        —          2,728  

U.S. Dollar

     375        —          375        622        —          622  

Brazilian Real

     —          —          —          2,106        —          2,106  

Current tax liabilities

     142,516        694        143,210        6,361        1,727        8,088  

U.S. Dollar

     199        —          199        283        —          283  

Euros

     7        —          7        158        —          158  

Brazilian Real

     355        —          355        —          —          —    

Argentine Pesos

     —          —          —          46        —          46  

Other currencies

     320        —          320        479        —          479  

Chilean Pesos

     141,635        694        142,329        5,395        1,727        7,122  

Current provisions for employee benefits

     5,309        771        6,080        5,595        135        5,730  

Brazilian Real

     51        —          51        —          —          —    

Chilean Pesos

     5,258        771        6,029        5,595        135        5,730  

Other current non-financial liabilities

     307,021        7,760        314,781        153,352        598        153,950  

U.S. Dollar

     281,695        6,934        288,629        119,309        582        119,891  

Euros

     51        —          51        77        —          77  

Brazilian Real

     14,585        —          14,585        18,016        —          18,016  

Argentine Pesos

     3,069        —          3,069        3,215        —          3,215  

Other currencies

     4,188        —          4,188        3,906        —          3,906  

Chilean Pesos

     3,433        826        4,259        8,809        16        8,825  

U.F.

     —          —          —          20        —          20  

 

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

 

 

     09-30-2018      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

     2,530,342        2,798,230        5,328,572        3,025,553        2,452,760        5,478,313  

Other non-current financial liabilities

     1,390,593        2,285,605        3,676,198        1,455,641        2,322,926        3,778,567  

U.S. Dollar

     952,727        1,537,376        2,490,103        970,631        1,508,999        2,479,630  

Brazilian Real

     8,546        —          8,546        16,506        —          16,506  

Chilean Pesos

     7,414        —          7,414        9,839        —          9,839  

U.F.

     421,906        748,229        1,170,135        458,665        813,927        1,272,592  

Bank Loans

     496,440        164,377        660,817        327,424        138,161        465,585  

U.S. Dollar

     487,894        164,377        652,271        310,918        138,161        449,079  

Brazilian Real

     8,546        —          8,546        16,506        —          16,506  

Financial Leases

     46,772        —          46,772        68,035        —          68,035  

Chilean Pesos

     7,414        —          7,414        9,839        —          9,839  

U.F.

     39,358        —          39,358        58,196        —          58,196  

Other Loans

     847,381        2,121,228        2,968,609        1,060,182        2,184,765        3,244,947  

U.S. Dollar

     464,833        1,372,999        1,837,832        659,713        1,370,838        2,030,551  

U.F.

     382,548        748,229        1,130,777        400,469        813,927        1,214,396  

Other non-current provisions

     32,730        —          32,730        36,008        —          36,008  

U.S. Dollar

     23,496        —          23,496        7        —          7  

Brazilian Real

     5,483        —          5,483        4,682        —          4,682  

Argentine Pesos

     3,750        —          3,750        31,316        —          31,316  

Chilean Pesos

     1        —          1        3        —          3  

Deferred tax liabilities

     930,787        512,625        1,443,412        1,355,531        129,834        1,485,365  

U.S. Dollar

     849,574        512,625        1,362,199        1,247,096        129,834        1,376,930  

Brazilian Real

     81,213        —          81,213        108,435        —          108,435  

Non-current provisions for employee benefits

     70,076        —          70,076        66,033        —          66,033  

Other currencies

     152        —          152        129        —          129  

Chilean Pesos

     69,924        —          69,924        65,904        —          65,904  

Other non-current non-financial liabilities

     106,156        —          106,156        112,340        —          112,340  

U.S. Dollar

     17        —          17        13        —          13  

Brazilian Real

     105,902        —          105,902        111,634        —          111,634  

Argentine Pesos

     27        —          27        480        —          480  

Chilean Pesos

     210        —          210        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

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 - September      July - September  
     2018      2017      2018      2017  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

     (83,231      12,959        (14,919      19,543  

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

     (77,719      12,608        (14,277      19,494  

Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.

     (20,050      3,358        (3,626      5,177  

Sonae Arauco S.A.

     (6,909      17,027        (1,005      5,799  

Arauco Argentina S.A.

     (6,535      831        (1,336      1,419  

Flakeboard Company Limited

     (2,727      6,933        1,664        4,636  

Others

     (165      188        (94      126  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total reserve of exchange differences on translation

     (197,336      53,904        (33,593      56,194  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Effect of foreign exchange rates changes

 

     January - September      July - September  
     2018      2017      2018      2017  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

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

     (22,267      2,721        (6,037      2,860  

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

     (202,229      54,750        (34,369      57,495  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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NOTE 12. BORROWING COSTS

Arauco capitalizes interest at effective rate on current investment projects.

At the date of issuance of these interim consolidated financial statements, Arauco has capitalized financial interest related to the modernization and extension of Planta Arauco (MAPA) project in Chile and to the Grayling project in the United States.

 

     January - September     July - September  
     2018     2017     2018     2017  
     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$  

Property, plant and equipment capitalized cost

        

Property, plant and equipment capitalized interest cost rate

     3.83     4.76     3.87     4.85

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

     10,096       3,989       2,518       2,209  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NOTE 13. RELATED PARTIES

Related Party Disclosures

Related parties are those entities defined in IAS 24 and under the rules of the 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
09-30-2018
     % 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      9.7714        90.2277        99.9991        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      —          57.0831        57.0831        —          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      —          98.4978        98.4978        —          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.

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

Maderas Arauco Costa Rica S.A.

   Costa Rica    U.S. Dollar      —          99.9990        99.9990        —          —          —    
-   

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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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 - September      July - September  
     2018
ThU.S.$
     2017
ThU.S.$
     2018
ThU.S.$
     2017
ThU.S.$
 

Salaries and bonuses

     54,676        41,329        19,701        14,514  

Per diem compensation to members of the Board of Directors

     1,949        1,754        623        609  

Termination benefits

     8,326        4,643        626        1,919  

Total

     64,951        47,726        20,950        17,042  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Related Party Receivables, Current

 

Name of Related Party

   Tax ID No.    Nature of Relationship    Country    Currency    Maturity    09-30-2018
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Forestal Mininco S.A.

   91.440.000-7    Common Stockholder    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days      106        25  

Eka Chile S.A.

   99.500.140-3    Joint Venture    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days      1,895        2,027  

Forestal del Sur S.A.

   79.825.060-4    Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days      135        4  

Unilin Arauco Pisos Ltda.

   —      Joint Venture    Brazil    Brazilian Real    30 days      142        171  

Colbún S.A.

   96.505.760-9    Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos    —        —          136  

Fundación Educacional Arauco

   71.625.000-8    Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days      1,385        —    

Fundación Acerca Redes

   65.097.218-K    Parent company is
founder and
contributor
   Chile    U.S. Dollar    30 days      1,062        726  

Parque Eólico Ovejera del Sur SpA.

   76.839.949-2    Associate of a
Subsidiary
   Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days      7        —    

Sonae Arauco Portugal S.A.

   —      Subsidiary of Joint
Venture
   Portugal    U.S. Dollar    30 days      370        —    

Compañía Puerto de Coronel S.A.

   79.895.330-3    Subsidiary of an
Associate
   Chile    UF    jan-19      502        399  

Colbún Transmisión S.A.

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

TOTAL

                    5,606        3,488  

Related Party Receivables, Non-Current

 

Name of Related Party

   Tax ID No.    Nature of Relationship    Country    Currency    Maturity    09-30-2018
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      502        528  

TOTAL

                    502        1,056  
                 

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Related Party Payables, Current

 

Name of Related Party

   Tax ID No.      Nature of Relationship      Country      Currency      Maturity      09-30-2018
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Compañía de Petróleos de Chile S.A.

     99.520.000-7       
Controlling Parent’s
Subsidiary
 
 
     Chile        Chilean pesos        30 days        7,594        8,837  

Abastible S.A.

     91.806.000-6       
Controlling Parent’s
Subsidiary
 
 
     Chile        Chilean pesos        30 days        535        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        8        1  

Portaluppi, Guzmán y Bezanilla Asesorías Ltda.

     78.096.080-9        Common director        Chile        Chilean pesos        30 days        8        146  

Empresa Nacional de Telecomunicaciones S.A.

     92.580.000-7       
Common
Stockholder
 
 
     Chile        Chilean pesos        30 days        50        137  

Servicios Corporativos Sercor S.A.

     96.925.430-1       
Subsidiary of an
Associate
 
 
     Chile        Chilean pesos        30 days        11        29  

Puerto Lirquén S.A.

     96.959.030-1       
Subsidiary of an
Associate
 
 
     Chile        U.S. Dollar        30 days        1,519        1,354  

Compañía Puerto de Coronel S.A.

     79.895.330-3       
Subsidiary of an
Associate
 
 
     Chile        U.S. Dollar        30 days        1,168        —    

Adm.Estaciones de Servicio Serco Ltda.

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

Adm. de Ventas al Detalle Arco Prime Ltda.

     77.215.640-5       
Controlling Parent’s
Subsidiary
 
 
     Chile        Chilean pesos        —          —          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        33        86  

Vía Limpia SPA

     79.874.200-0       
Controlling Parent’s
Subsidiary
 
 
     Chile        Chilean pesos        30 days        12        —    

Air BP Copec

     96.942.120-8       
Controlling Parent’s
Subsidiary
 
 
     Chile        Chilean pesos        30 days        3        —    

TOTAL

                    10,941        11,208  

Related Party Transactions

Purchases

 

Name of Related Party

   Tax ID No.      Nature of Relationship      Country      Currency    Transaction
Descriptions
   09-30-2018
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Abastible S.A.

     91.806.000-6       
Controlling Parent’s
Subsidiary
 
 
     Chile      Chilean pesos    Fuel      2,717        3,115  

Compañía de Petróleos de Chile S.A.

     99.520.000-7       
Controlling Parent’s
Subsidiary
 
 
     Chile      Chilean pesos    Fuel and other      56,497        66,789  

Compañía Puerto de Coronel S.A.

     79.895.330-3       
Subsidiary of an
Associate
 
 
     Chile      U.S. Dollar    Transport and
stowage
     7,993        9,986  

Puerto Lirquén S.A.

     96.959.030-1       
Subsidiary of an
Associate
 
 
     Chile      U.S. Dollar    Port services      6,392        6,956  

EKA Chile S.A.

     99.500.140-3        Joint Venture        Chile      Chilean pesos    Sodium chlorate      35,424        44,055  

Forestal del Sur S.A.

     79.825.060-4        Common director        Chile      Chilean pesos    Wood and ships      1,291        1,310  

Portaluppi, Guzmán y Bezanilla Asesorías Ltda.

     78.096.080-9        Common director        Chile      Chilean pesos    Legal services      698        1,496  

Empresa Nacional de Telecomunicaciones S.A.

     92.580.000-7       
Common
Stockholder
 
 
     Chile      Chilean pesos    Telephone
services
     444        460  

CMPC Maderas S.A.

     95.304.000-K       
Common
Stockholder
 
 
     Chile      Chilean pesos    Wood and logs      398        330  

Colbún Transmisión S.A.

     76.218.856-2        Common director        Chile      Chilean pesos    Electrical Power      362        389  

Woodtech S.A.

     76.724.000-7       
Indirect associate of
controlling parent
 
 
     Chile      U.S. Dollar    Wood volume
measurement
services
     740        2,239  

Inversiones Siemel S.A.

     94.082.000-6       
Common
Stockholder
 
 
     Chile      Chilean pesos    Rentals      249        596  

CMPC Celulosa S.A.

     96.532.330-9       
Common
Stockholder
 
 
     Chile      Chilean pesos    Others
purchases
     11        965  

 

Sales

 

                    

Name of Related Party

   Tax ID No.      Nature of Relationship      Country      Currency    Transaction
Descriptions
   09-30-2018
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Compañía de Petróleos de Chile S.A.

     99.520.000-7       
Controlling Parent’s
Subsidiary
 
 
     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      19,301        19,182  

Forestal del Sur S.A.

     79.825.060-4        Common director        Chile      Chilean pesos    Harvesting
services, Wood
and chips
     19,185        25,322  

Empresas Copec S.A.

     90.690.000-9        Parent Company        Chile      Chilean pesos    Other sales      242        —    

Unilin Arauco Pisos Ltda.

     —          Joint venture        Brazil      Brazilian Real    Wood      1,474        2,966  

 

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

 

 

NOTE 14. INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

On May 7, 2018, the company Maderas Arauco Costa Rica S.A. was created through the subsidiary Inversiones Arauco Internacional Ltda., with a capital of 10,000 colones (equivalent to US$ 18).

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 (equivalent to ThU.S.$ 16.551 in Brazilian real at the date of payment). 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
(Pro-forma)
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

On May 2, 2018, the company E2E S.A. was incorporated through the subsidiary Maderas Arauco S.A., with a total capital of ThU.S.$ 6,000, under 50% ownership of Arauco. As of this date, we have contributed ThU.S.$ 231.

On January 19, 2018, the company Parque Eólico Ovejera Sur SpA was incorporated through the subsidiary Arauco Bioenergía S.A., with a total capital of CLP$ 1.0 million, under 50% ownership of Arauco. As of this date, we have contributed CLP$ 305,000, equivalent to ThU.S.$ 500.

The following tables set forth information about Investments in associates.

 

Name    Puertos y Logística S.A.
Country    Chile
Functional Currency    U.S. Dollar
Corporate purpose    Docking and warehousing operations for proprietary and third party use, cargo of all classes of goods, as well, as warehousing and transport operations.
Ownership interest (%)    20.2767%
   09-30-2018    12-31-2017
Carrying amount    ThU.S.$63,273    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%
   09-30-2018    12-31-2017
Carrying amount    ThU.S.$49,581    ThU.S.$47,619
Name    Servicios Corporativos Sercor S.A.
Country    Chile
Functional Currency    Chilean Pesos
Corporate purpose    Consulting services related to business management to Boards of Directors and Senior Management of all Arauco’s entities.
Ownership interest (%)    20.0000%
   09-30-2018    12-31-2017
Carrying amount    ThU.S.$ 276    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%
   09-30-2018    12-31-2017
Carrying amount    ThU.S.$(1)    ThU.S.$(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%
   09-30-2018    12-31-2017
Carrying amount    ThU.S.$7    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%
   09-30-2018    12-31-2017
Carrying amount    ThU.S.$37,386    ThU.S.$48,921
Name    E2E S.A.
Country    Chile
Functional Currency    Chilean pesos
Corporate purpose    Development of construction solutions
Ownership interest (%)    50.0000%
   09-30-2018    12-31-2017
Carrying amount    ThU.S.$367    ThU.S.$ -
Name    Parque Eólico Ovejera Sur SpA
Country    Chile
Functional Currency    Chilean pesos
Corporate purpose    Electrical power projects
Ownership interest (%)    50.0000%
   09-30-2018    12-31-2017
Carrying amount    ThU.S.$637    ThU.S.$ -

 

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Summarized Financial Information of Associates

 

    Assets  

09-30-2018

  Puertos y
Logística S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Inversiones
Puerto
Coronel S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Serv.Corporativos
Sercor S.A.
ThU.S.$
    E2E S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Parque Eólico
Ovejeras del
Sur SpA.
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

    95,917       29       23,887       334       1,292       3,100       2       26       124,587  

Non-current

    574,567       100,981       917       415       —         102,880       36       21       779,817  

Total

    670,484       101,010       24,804       749       1,292       105,980       38       47       904,404  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    Liabilities  
    Puertos y
Logística S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Inversiones
Puerto
Coronel S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Serv.Corporativos
Sercor S.A.
ThU.S.$
    E2E S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Parque Eólico
Ovejeras del
Sur SpA.
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

    31,856       82       22,846       15       19       89       —         7       54,914  

Non-current

    326,582       —         577       —         —         29,593       5       44       356,801  

Equity

    312,046       100,928       1,381       734       1,273       76,298       33       (4     492,689  

Total

    670,484       101,010       24,804       749       1,292       105,980       38       47       904,404  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
09-30-2018                                                      

Revenues

    115,489       3,909       3,845       —         —         3,253       —         38       126,534  

Expenses

    (115,592     —         (3,474     (175     -197       (3,588     (2     (29     (123,057

Profit or loss (continuing operations)

    (103     3,909       371       (175     (197     (335     (2     9       3,477  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income

    3,937       —         —         —         —         77,382       —         —         81,319  

Total Comprehensive income

    3,834       3,909       297       (175     (197     77,047       (2     9       84,722  

Dividends

    —         —         —         —         —         749       —         —         749  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    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.$
    E2E S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Parque Eólico
Ovejeras del
Sur SpA.
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.$
    E2E S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Parque Eólico
Ovejeras del
Sur SpA.
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  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
09-30-2017                                                      

Revenues

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

Expenses

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

Profit or loss (continuing operations)

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

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income

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

Total Comprehensive income

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

Dividends

    —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —    

Reconciliation of Investment in Associates and Joint Ventures

 

    09-30-2018
ThU.S.$
    12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Opening balance as of January 1

    368,772       446,548  

Changes

   

Additions, investment in associates

    960       —    

Share of profit (loss) in investment in associates

    2,457       4,855  

Share of profit (loss) in investment in joint ventures

    26,232       12,162  

Dividends Received, Investments in Associates

    (10,421     (8,586

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

    (16,064     22,726  

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

    (2,959     (108,933

Total changes

    205       (77,776

Ending balance

    368,977       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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September 30, 2018

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

 

 

     09-30-2018
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Carrying amount of associates accounted for using equity method

     151,239        158,967  

Carrying amount of joint ventures accounted for using equity method

     217,738        209,805  

Total investment accounted for using equity method

     368,977        368,772  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

NOTE 16. INTERESTS IN JOINT ARRANGEMENTS

Investments and contributions made

As of September 30, 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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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:

 

     09-30-2018      12-31-2017  

Celulosa y Energía Punta Pereira S.A.

(Uruguay)

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

Current

     278,404        237,475        202,669        186,626  

Non-current

     2,035,589        433,793        2,076,255        586,034  

Equity

     —          1,642,725        —          1,506,264  

Total Joint Arrangement

     2,313,993        2,313,993        2,278,924        2,278,924  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investment

     821,363           753,132     
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

     09-30-2018
ThU.S.$
     09-30-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Income

     715,466        550,754  

Expenses

     (480,814      (490,519

Joint Arrangement Net Income (Loss)

     234,652        60,235  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     09-30-2018      12-31-2017  

Forestal Cono Sur S.A. (consolidated)

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

Current

     26,301        3,017        33,012        22,582  

Non-current

     169,812        2,480        174,943        2,314  

Equity

     —          190,616        —          183,059  

Total Joint Arrangement

     196,113        196,113        207,955        207,955  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investment

     95,308           91,530     
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

     09-30-2018
ThU.S.$
     09-30-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Income

     25,934        13,504  

Expenses

     (19,770      (7,768

Joint Arrangement Net Income (Loss)

     6,164        5,736  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     09-30-2018      12-31-2017  

Eufores S.A. (consolidated)

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

Current

     171,827        180,052        183,175        180,298  

Non-current

     642,705        11,916        612,187        7,948  

Equity

     —          622,564        —          607,116  

Total Joint Arrangement

     814,532        814,532        795,362        795,362  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investment

     311,282           303,558     
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

     09-30-2018
ThU.S.$
     09-30-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Income

     228,686        253,104  

Expenses

     (213,599      (218,065

Joint Arrangement Net Income (Loss)

     15,087        35,039  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     09-30-2018      12-31-2017  

Zona Franca Punta Pereira S.A.

(Uruguay)

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

Current

     5,847        107,720        6,105        97,233  

Non-current

     475,392        27,857        483,884        43,180  

Equity

     —          345,662        —          349,576  

Total Joint Arrangement

     481,239        481,239        489,989        489,989  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investment

     172,831           174.788     
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

     09-30-2018
ThU.S.$
     09-30-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Income

     13,445        17,745  

Expenses

     (17,360      (19,522

Joint Arrangement Net Income (Loss)

     (3,915      (1,777
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

     09-30-2018      12-31-2017  

Unilin Arauco Pisos Ltda.

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

Current

     6,180        3,983        7,270        4,461  

Non-current

     4,554        24        5,535        28  

Equity

        6,727        —          8,316  

Total Joint Arrangement

     10,734        10,734        12,805        12,805  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investment

     3,364           4,158     
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

     09-30-2018
ThU.S.$
     09-30-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Income

     11,297        13,297  

Expenses

     (11,352      (14,121

Joint Arrangement Net Income (Loss)

     (55      (824

Other comprehensive income

     —          —    

Comprehensive income

     (55      (824

Dividends

     —          —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     09-30-2018      12-31-2017  

Eka Chile S.A.

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

Current

     21,689        4,360        18,876        5,388  

Non-current

     32,523        4,833        32,040        5,054  

Equity

        45,019        —          40,474  

Total Joint Arrangement

     54,212        54,212        50,916        50,916  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investment

     22,510           20,237     
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

     09-30-2018
ThU.S.$
     09-30-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Income

     38,338        34,933  

Expenses

     (33,793      (32,087

Joint Arrangement Net Income (Loss)

     4,545        2,846  

Other comprehensive income

     —          —    

Comprehensive income

     4,545        2,846  

Dividends

     —          —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     09-30-2018         

Sonae Arauco S.A.

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

Current

     305,659        252,090        265,578        235,676  

Non-current

     690,706        360,471        664,689        323,770  

Equity

     —          383,804        —          370,821  

Total Joint Arrangement

     996,365        996,365        930,267        930,267  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net assets

     160,596           151,920     

Net asset adjustment (Goodwill)

     31,306           33,491     

Investment

     191,902           185,411     
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

     09-30-2018
ThU.S.$
     09-30-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Income

     808,486        728,990  

Expenses

     (760,400      (703,724

Joint Arrangement Net Income (Loss)

     48,086        25,266  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income

     —          —    

Comprehensive income

     48,086        25,266  

Dividends

     —          —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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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 September 30, 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  
     09-30-2018      12-31-2017  

Information relevant to the sum of all impairment

   ThU.S.$ 23,893      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.$65,113 (ThU.S.$69,922 at December 31, 2017), as shown below:

 

Goodwill

   09-30-2018
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

     (4,809      (331

Closing balance

     65,113        69,922  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Of the total of goodwill, ThU.S.$39,771 (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.$22,527 (ThU.S.$22,266 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 September 30, 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.

 

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NOTE 18. PROVISIONS, CONTINGENT ASSETS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

The contingent liabilities for outstanding litigations are as follows:

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

1. On August 25, 2005, the Chilean Servicio de Impuestos Internos (the “Chilean IRS”) issued tax resolutions No. 184 and No. 185 of 2005, and objected certain income tax returns made by Arauco on April 16, 2001 and October 31, 2001, and furthermore, requested the reimbursement of the amounts returned in connection to tax losses, along with the amendment of the FUT (Tax Profits Fund) Registry balance. In consideration to the foregoing, the above mentioned tax resolutions ordered the restitution of the historical amount of $4,571,664,617 (equal to ThU.S.$6,922 as of September 30, 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.$1,831 as of September 30, 2018), resulting in a total disputed amount of $3,362,265,453 (equal to ThU.S.$5,091 as of September 30, 2018) plus fines and interests. 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. On June 29, 2018, the Court of Appeals of Santiago issued a ruling on appeal, confirming the first instance decision. On July 19, 2018, Arauco lodged a cassation appeal based on formal and substantial flaws before the Supreme Court.

On August 13, 2018, the Court of Appeals of Santiago declared the admissibility of the cassation appeal based on formal and substantial flaws, lodged by Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A. The forwarding of the case file to the Supreme Court for review and for it to issue a decision is currently pending (Rol 24.758-2018).

Considering that the Company’s position is based on solid legal grounds, there is a reasonable margin for obtaining a favorable result for the Company and therefore as of September 30, 2018, Arauco has not made any provision whatsoever in connection to this contingency.

2. 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.

 

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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.$ 6,813 as of September 30, 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. On August 7, the hearing of the case took place but it remains under review. On August 22, 2018 court personnel proceeded with the inspection. 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 September 30, 2018, Arauco has not made any provision whatsoever in connection to this contingency.

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

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

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

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.

4. 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.

 

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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.

5. The Asociación Gremial de Dueños de Camiones de Constitución filed a complaint seeking the performance of a contract and claiming compensation for damages against Forestal Arauco S.A., Servicios Logísticos Arauco S.A., Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A. and Maderas Arauco S.A., jointly. The complaint seeks to enforce the contract, plus $575,000,000 (equal to ThU.S.$ 871 as of September 30, 2018) in compensation for damages. As subsidy, it claims (a) $11,189,270,050 (equivalent to ThU.S.$ 16,943 as of September 30, 2018), for actual damages; (b) $ 11,189,270,050 monthly during the entire course of the trial, until the termination of the contract is declared in the final judgment, for loss of profits, and (c) $5,000,000,000 (equivalent to ThU.S.$ 7,571 as of September 30, 2018) for moral damages.

The complaint is based on alleged breaches of some agreements for the allocation, distribution and supply of cargo volumes for the years 2001 and 2005, initially executed by associates of ASODUCAM with Forestal Arauco S.A., and then, allegedly, with Servicios Logísticos Arauco S.A., in favor of the other two defendants, Celulosa Arauco and Constitución S.A. and Maderas Arauco S.A.

On August 28, 2018 the claim was served upon Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A., Forestal Arauco S.A. and Maderas Arauco S.A., service is pending on Servicios Logísticos Arauco S.A. (Rol C-757-2018 with the Civil Court of Constitución).

Considering that the Company’s position is based on solid legal grounds, there is a reasonable margin for obtaining a favorable result for the Company and, therefore, as of September 30, 2018, Arauco has not made any provision whatsoever in connection to this contingency.

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.

 

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Additionally, the Company has 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 $968,913,363 Argentine Pesos (ThU.S.$ 23,483 as of September 30, 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 $330,929,852 (ThU.S.$8,022 as of September 30, 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.

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

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

 

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On July 20, 2015, Arauco do Brasil was notified of the first-level administrative ruling which partially upheld the Infringement, at the estimated amount of R$164,159,000 (ThU.S.$41,000 as of September 30, 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 premia, but preserving other charges. On September 27, 2018, Arauco do Brasil was notified of the CARF decision, representing the final amount of this case R$57,556,262 (ThU.S.$ 14,375 as of September 30, 2018), interests and readjustments will be added to that value until the discussion is over. Arauco do Brasil S.A. filed an appeal for declaration embargoes, to elicit clarifications from the CARF regarding certain points of the decision. After these clarifications, Arauco will present the Special Appeal to the CSRF—Superior Chamber of Fiscais Resources (final administrative instance), to continue the discussion of the part of the accusation that remains.

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 $4,203,216,164 (equivalent to ThU.S.$ 6,364, as of September 30, 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 $115,026,673 (equivalent to ThU.S.$ 174 as of September 30, 2018) as general damage, and the sum of $607,849,413 (equivalent to ThU.S.$ 920 as of September 30, 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, which was rejected on September 13, 2018. On October 19, 2018, it was certified as enforceable. Case finished.

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.

 

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

On December 9, 2016, the Court summoned the parties for the issuance of the ruling. On February 24, 2017, the first instance final ruling was notified, which ruling dismissed the claim in its entirety.

On March 8, 2017, the claimant appealed against the first instance decision. On May 25, 2018, the first instance ruling was confirmed by the Court, with court costs.

On June 12, 2018, the plaintiff challenged the decision of the Court of Appeals, filing a cassation appeal based on substantial flaws before the Supreme Court. Pending case to be heard. (Case File 16,583-2018).

Considering that the Company’s position is based on solid legal grounds, there is a reasonable margin for obtaining a favorable result for the Company and therefore, as of September 30, 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. The Court ordered the requested consolidation.

On February 24, 2017, the final ruling of the lower court was notified, completely dismissing the claim, with litigation costs.

On March 8, 2017, the plaintiff filed an appeal against the lower court final ruling. On May 25, 2018, the Court of Appeals of Talca upheld the first instance final ruling with litigation costs. (Court of Appeals of Talca Case File No. 949-2017).

On June 12, 2018, the plaintiff challenged the decision of the Court of Appeals, filing a cassation appeal based on substantial flaws before the Supreme Court. Pending case to be heard. (Case File 16,583-2018).

Considering that the Company’s position is based on solid legal grounds, there is a reasonable margin for obtaining a favorable result for the Company and therefore, as of September 30, 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 September 30, 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 September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are as follows:

 

Classes of Provisions

   09-30-2018
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Provisions, Current

     375        2,728  

Provisions for litigations

     370        616  

Other provisions

     5        2,112  

Provisions, non-Current

     32,730        36,008  

Provisions for litigations

     9,233        12,556  

Other provisions

     23,497        23,452  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Provisions

     33,105        38,736  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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     09-30-2018  

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

     918        —          918  

Used provisions

     (762      —          (762

Increase (decrease) in foreign currency exchange

     (5,790      —          (5,790

Other Increases (Decreases)

     2,065        (2,062      3  

Total Changes

     (3,569      (2,062      (5,631

Closing balance

     9,603        23,502        33,105  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*)

The increase in legal claims is composed mainly of ThU.S.$416 and ThU.S.$502 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)

     (194      (415      (609

Total Changes

     (1,951      1,707        (244

Closing balance

     13,172        25,564        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

   09-30-2018
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Intangible assets, net

     84,859        88,615  

Computer software

     22,728        26,747  

Water rights

     5,966        5,697  

Customer

     43,105        47,144  

Other identifiable intangible assets

     13,060        9,027  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Classes of intangible Assets, Gross

     178,481        173,426  

Computer software

     83,071        81,907  

Water rights

     5,966        5,697  

Customer

     72,022        72,685  

Other identifiable intangible assets

     17,422        13,137  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Classes of accumulated amortization and impairment

     

Total accumulated amortization and impairment

     (93,622      (84,811

Accumulated amortization and impairment, intangible assets

     (93,622      (84,811

Computer software

     (60,343      (55,160

Customer

     (28,917      (25,541

Other identifiable intangible assets

     (4,362      (4,110
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

 

     09-30-2018        

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

     1,526       269        —         4,359       6,154  

Disposals

     —         —          —         —         —    

Amortization

     (5,293     —          (3,607     (308     (9,208

Increase (Decrease) related to foreign currency translation

     (252     —          (432     (18     (702

Changes Total

     (4,019     269        (4,039     4,033       (3,756

Closing Balance

     22,728       5,966        43,105       13,060       84,859  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     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 September 30, 2018 out of which 967 thousand hectares are used for forestry planting, 431 thousand hectares are native forest, 196 thousand hectares are used for other purposes and 140 thousand hectares not yet planted.

For the period ended September 30, 2018, the production volume of logs totaled 17.4 million m3 (17 million m3 as of September 30, 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 September 30, 2018 amounted to ThU.S.$78,298 (ThU.S.$ 101,163 as of September 30, 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 September 30, 2018 amounted to ThU.S.$154,952 (ThU.S.$161,473 as of September 30, 2017).

 

 

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

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

The average crop age by species and country is:

 

     Chile      Argentina      Brazil      Uruguay  

Pine

     24        15        15        —    

Eucalyptus

     12        10        7        10  

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

 

            ThU.S.$  

Discount rate

     0,5        (90,755
     -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 September 30, 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.

 

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Current and Non-Current Biological Assets

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

 

     09-30-2018
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Current

     296,097        307,796  

Non-current

     3,363,622        3,459,146  

Total

     3,659,719        3,766,942  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Reconciliation of carrying amount of biological assets

 

     09-30-2018  

Movement

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

Opening Balance

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

Changes in real incurred cost

     24,806        (55,872      (31,066

Additions through acquisition and costs of new plantations

     1,429        148,362        149,791  

Sales

     (10      (56      (66

Harvest

     (86,314      —          (86,314

Increases (decreases) in Foreign Currency Translation

     (6,091      (88,418      (94,509

Loss of forest due to fires

     —          71        71  

Transfers from non-current to current

     115,792        (115,792      —    

Other Increases (decreases)

        (39      (39

Changes in fair value

     (36,505      (39,652      (76,157

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

     —          78,298        78,298  

Harvest

     (154,248      —          (154,248

Loss of forest due to fires

     —          (123      (123

Transfers from non-current to current

     117,743        (117,743      —    

Other Increases (decreases)

     —          —          —    

Total Changes

     (11,699      (95,524      (107,223

Closing balance

     296,097        3,363,622        3,659,719  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     12-31-2017  

Movement

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

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 due to non-cash capital distribution of Vale do Corisco S.A. (see Note 15)

     —          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. 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 September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 Arauco has made and / or has committed the following disbursements by major environmental projects:

 

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09-30-2018

  

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      1,005      Assets    Property, plant and equipment      4,875        2018  

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      1,795      Expense    Administration expenses      4,064        2018  

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A.

   Investment projects for the control and management of gas emissions from industrial processes    In process      6,506      Assets    Property, plant and equipment      8,289        2018  

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      24,605      Assets    Property, plant and equipment      68,178        2018  

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A.

   Investment projects for the control and management of gas emissions from industrial processes    In process      430      Expense    Operating cost      —          2018  

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A.

   Investment projects for the control and management of hazardous liquids and water energy optimization of industrial plants    In process      19,120      Assets    Property, plant and equipment      12,220        2018  

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      20,261      Expense    Operating cost      4,991        2018  

Arauco Argentina S.A.

   Construction emisario    In process      1,454      Assets    Property, plant and equipment      797        2018  

Maderas Arauco S.A.

   Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future    In process      406      Expense    Operating cost      135        2018  

Maderas Arauco S.A.

   Investment projects for the control and management of hazardous liquids and water energy optimization of industrial plants    In process      1,176      Expense    Operating cost      392        2018  

Maderas Arauco S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      —        Assets    Property, plant and equipment      291        2018  

Forestal Arauco S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      899      Expense    Administration expenses      1,977        2018  

Forestal Los Lagos S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      185      Expense    Operating cost      106        2018  
        

 

 

          

 

 

    
      TOTAL      77,842              106,315     
        

 

 

          

 

 

    

 

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 processes    In process      18,501      Assets    Property, plant
and equipment
     6,928        2018  

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      48,512      Assets    Property, plant
and equipment
     65,798        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      55,655      Assets    Property, plant
and equipment
     18,226        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.

   Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future    In process      432      Expense    Operating cost      —       

Maderas Arauco S.A.

   Investment projects for the control and management of hazardous liquids and water energy optimization of industrial plants    In process      1,346      Expense    Operating cost      —       

Maderas Arauco S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      89      Assets    Property, plant
and equipment
     332        2018  

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      167,187              106,043     
        

 

 

          

 

 

    

 

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NOTE 22. NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

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

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

 

     09-30-2018
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Land

     2,353        160  

Buildings

     1,284        1,122  

Property, plant and equipment

     2,050        2,225  

Total

     5,687        3,507  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of September 30, 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 September 30, 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

   September 2018      December 2017  
   Carrying
amount
     Fair Value      Carrying
amount
     Fair Value  

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (held for trading) (1)

     189,817        189,817        74,849        74,849  

Derivatives

     228        228        1,679        1,679  

Mutual funds (2)

     189,589        189,589        73,170        73,170  

Financial assets at amortized cost

     1,559,313        1,559,313        1,351,712        1,351,712  

Cash and cash equivalents (amortized cost)

     545,197        545,197        516,716        516,716  

Cash

     347,488        347,488        209,185        209,185  

Time deposits

     197,709        197,709        292,105        292,105  

Agreements

     —          —          15,426        15,426  

Accounts Receivable (net)

     1,008,008        1,008,008        830,452        830,452  

Trade and other receivables

     911,365        911,365        709,983        709,983  

Lease receivable

     2,376        2,376        13,106        13,106  

Other receivables

     94,267        94,267        107,363        107,363  

Accounts receivable due from related parties

     6,108        6,108        4,544        4,544  

Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income

     54,567        54,567        58,425        58,425  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial liabilities at amortized cost (3)

     4,761,762        4,870,545        5,002,072        5,198,654  

Bonds issued denominated in U.S. Dollars

     2,056,446        1,991,251        2,057,746        2,135,893  

Bonds issued denominated in U.F. (4)

     1,179,856        1,286,726        1,244,939        1,333,087  

Bank Loans in U.S. Dollars

     834,219        903,223        835,099        870,399  

Bank borrowing denominated in U.S. Dollars

     15,323        15,323        23,358        23,358  

Financial leasing

     80,665        78,769        112,376        107,363  

Trade and other payables

     584,312        584,312        717,346        717,346  

Accounts payable to related parties

     10,941        10,941        11,208        11,208  

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

     37        37        137        137  

Hedging Liabilities

     14,301        14,301        5,256        5,256  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(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 September 30, 2018, have been measured based on the valuation methodologies provided in IFRS 13. The methodologies applied for each financial instrument are classified according to their hierarchy as follows:

 

 

Level 1: Securities or quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities

 

 

Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the assets or liabilities, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices); and

 

 

Level 3: Inputs for the assets or liabilities that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).

 

Fair Value

   September 2018
ThU.S.$
     Level 1
ThU.S.$
     Level 2
ThU.S.$
     Level 3
ThU.S.$
 

Financial assets at fair value

           

Derivatives

     228           228     

Mutual Funds

     189,589        189,589        

Other financial assets

     54,567        1,862        52,705     

Financial liabilities at fair value

           

Bonds issued denominated in U.S. Dollars

     1,991,251        1,991,251        

Bonds issued denominated in U.F. (4)

     1,286,726        1,286,726        

Bank loans in U.S. Dollars

     903,223           903,223     

Bank borrowing denominated in U.S. Dollars

     15,323           15,323     

Financial leasing

     78,769           78,769     

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

     37           37     

Hedging liabilities

     14,301           14,301     

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):

 

     September 2018
ThU.S.$
     December 2017
ThU.S.$
 

Interest bearing loans, current (a)

     502,175        500,207  

Other financial liabilities, current

     504,649        500,344  

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

     2,474        137  

Interest bearing loans, non-current (b)

     3,664,334        3,773,311  

Other financial liabilities, non-current

     3,676,198        3,778,567  

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

     11,864        5,256  

Financial debt total (c)

     4,166,509        4,273,518  

Cash and cash equivalents

     734,786        589,886  

Other financial assets current

     2,208        3,504  

Total Cash (d)

     736,994        593,390  

Net Financial Debt (e)

     3,429,515        3,680,128  

Non-controlling interests

     7,282,109        7,074,973  

Equity attributable to owners of parent

     36,499        41,920  

Total Equity (f)

     7,318,608        7,116,893  

Debt to equity ratio (g)

     0.47        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 September 30, 2018, the amount of non-current financial liabilities with changes in profit or loss is zero, current hedging liabilities are ThU.S.$2,437 and financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss current are ThU.S.$ 37.

 

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

 

     September 2018
ThU.S.$
     December 2017
ThU.S.$
 

Other financial liabilities (a)

     4,180,847        4,278,911  

Other financial liabilities, current

     504,649        500,344  

Other financial liabilities, non-current

     3,676,198        3,778,567  

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

     37        137  

Hedging liabilities (b)

     14,301        5,256  

Swaps

     —          5,248  

Forward

     2,437        8  

Financial debt total (c)

     4,166,509        4,273,518  

Cash and cash equivalents

     734,786        589,886  

Total Cash (d)

     734,786        589,886  

Net Financial Debt (e)

     3,431,723        3,683,632  

Non-controlling interests

     7,282,109        7,074,973  

Equity attributable to owners of parent

     36,499        41,920  

Total Equity (f)

     7,318,608        7,116,893  

Debt to equity ratio (g)

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

 

 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation between the financial liabilities and the consolidated statements of financial position as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017:

 

Thousands of dollars

   September 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

     55,292        224,264        279,556        835,518        2,121,228        2,956,746        3,236,302  

Bank borrowing

     55,215        133,510        188,725        496,440        164,377        660,817        849,542  

Financial Leasing

     7,993        25,900        33,893        46,772        —          46,772        80,665  

Swap and Forward

     2,474        1        2,475        11,863        —          11,863        14,338  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other Financial Liabilities, Total (a)

     120,974        383,675        504,649        1,390,593        2,285,605        3,676,198        4,180,847  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Thousands of dollars

   September 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

     584,312        —          584,312        —          —          —          584,312  

Accounts payable to related companies

     10,941        —          10,941        —          —          —          10,941  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accounts Payable, Total (b)

     595,253        —          595,253        —          —          —          595,253  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial Liabilities, Total (a) + (b)

     716,227        383,675        1,099,902        1,390,593        2,285,605        3,676,198        4,776,100  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

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 September 30, 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

   September 2018
Market Value
ThU.S.$
     December 2017
Market Value
ThU.S.$
 

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

     228        1,679  

Derivative-Uruguay (1)

     228        1,672  

Forwards (2)

     —          7  

Hedging Assets

     52,705        55,771  

Derivative-Uruguay (1)

     4,178        3,037  

Cross Currency Swaps

     48,527        52,734  

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

     (37      (137

Forwards (2)

     (37      (137

Hedging Liabilities

     (14,301      (5,256

Cross Currency Swaps

     (11,864      (5,248

Derivative-Uruguay (1)

     (2,437      (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 September 30, 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      September 2018
Market Value
ThU.S.$
    December 2017
Market Value
ThU.S.
 

F

   Deutsche - England      43,618,307        1,000,000        10-30-2011        10-30-2021        (789     213  

F

   JP Morgan - N.A.      43,618,307        1,000,000        10-30-2011        10-30-2021        (700     306  

F

   Deutsche - England      37,977,065        1,000,000        04-30-2014        04-30-2019        4,222       6,599  

F

   BBVA - Chile      38,426,435        1,000,000        10-30-2014        04-30-2023        4,456       5,252  

F

   BBVA - Chile      38,378,440        1,000,000        10-30-2014        04-30-2023        4,716       5,550  

F

   Santander - Chile      37,977,065        1,000,000        10-30-2014        04-30-2023        5,173       6,051  

F

   BCI - Chile      37,621,562        1,000,000        10-30-2014        04-30-2023        5,625       6,549  

F

   Banco de Chile - Chile      36,250,835        954,545        04-30-2019        10-30-2029        292       —    

J

   Corpbanca - Chile      42,864,859        1,000,000        09-01-2010        09-01-2020        (875     (292

J

   BBVA - Chile      42,864,859        1,000,000        09-01-2010        09-01-2020        (875     (292

J

   Deutsche - England      42,864,859        1,000,000        09-01-2010        09-01-2020        (901     (356

J

   Santander - Spain      42,873,112        1,000,000        09-01-2010        09-01-2020        (862     (263

J

   BBVA - Chile      42,864,257        1,000,000        09-01-2010        09-01-2020        (783     (152

P

   Corpbanca - Chile      46,474,122        1,000,000        05-15-2012        11-15-2021        (2,559     (1,775

P

   JP Morgan - N.A.      47,163,640        1,000,000        11-15-2012        11-15-2021        (2,598     (1,753

P

   BBVA - Chile      42,412,852        1,000,000        11-15-2013        11-15-2023        1.623       1,854  

P

   Santander - Chile      41,752,718        1,000,000        11-15-2013        11-15-2023        2.446       2,777  

P

   Deutsche - England      41,752,718        1,000,000        11-15-2013        11-15-2023        2.469       2,800  

Q

   BCI - Chile      32,388,918        750,000        10-01-2014        04-01-2021        (479     1,022  

Q

   BCI - Chile      32,397,521        750,000        10-01-2014        04-01-2021        (443     1,070  

R

   Santander - Chile      128,611,183        3,000,000        10-01-2014        04-01-2024        179       (365

R

   JP Morgan - England      43,185,224        1,000,000        10-01-2014        04-01-2024        502       329  

R

   Corpbanca - Chile      43,277,070        1,000,000        10-01-2014        04-01-2024        449       327  

S

   Santander - Chile      201,340,031        5,000,000        11-15-2016        11-15-2026        16,375       12,035  
                 

 

 

   

 

 

 
                    36,663       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 IFRS 9, we were able to validate that the aforementioned hedging instruments are highly effective within an acceptable range for Arauco, for the purposes of eliminating the uncertainty of the exchange rate in the commitments derived from the hedged object.

 

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23.4.2. Colombia

Forward contracts that are in force and effect, executed by Arauco Colombia as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, are detailed in the following table:

 

Exchange rate

   Institution      Amount ThU.S.$      Starting date      Ending date      September 2018
Market Value
ThU.S.$
 

USDCOP

     Corpbanca Colombia        2,200        07-23-2018        10-10-2018        (34

USDCOP

     Corpbanca Colombia        1,400        08-28-2018        11-13-2018        —    

USDCOP

     Corpbanca Colombia        1,700        09-13-2018        12-12-2018        (3
              

 

 

 
                 (37
              

 

 

 

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 September 30, 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.$      September 2018
Market Value
ThU.S.$
 

UYUUSD

     Banco Santander Uy        19,405        (1,487

UYUUSD

     HSBC Uruguay        11,835        (707

UYUUSD

     Citibank U.K.        925        (91

UYUUSD

     HSBC Uruguay        1,684        (114
        

 

 

 
           (2,399
        

 

 

 

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 2018, 2019 and part of 2020 has been limited, through forwards of this commodity. The agreements that are in force and effect as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, are detailed below:

 

Commodity

   Institution      Notional ThU.S.$      September 2018
Market Value
ThU.S.$
 

Fuel Oil N°6

     JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.        6,043        1,621  

Fuel Oil N°6

     DNB Bank ASA        4,476        1,228  

Fuel Oil N°6

     Citibank U.K.        401        116  
        

 

 

 
           2,965  
        

 

 

 

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 September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, is shown below:

 

Exchange rate

   Institution    Notional ThU.S.$      September 2018
Market Value
ThU.S.$
 

USD

   DNB Bank ASA      42,198        1,402  

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 September 30, 2018, and December 31, 2017, there are provisions for impairment for ThU.S.$ 15,383 and ThU.S.$ 15,739, respectively.

 

     September 2018
ThU.S.$
     December 2017
ThU.S.$
 

Financial assets at amortized cost

     1,559,313        1,351,712  

Cash and cash equivalents

     545,197        516,716  

Cash

     347,488        209,185  

Time Deposits

     197,709        292,105  

Agreements

     —          15,426  

Trade and other receivables (net)

     1,014,116        834,996  

Trade and other receivables

     911,365        709,983  

Lease receivable

     2,376        13,106  

Other receivables

     94,267        107,363  

Accounts receivable from related parties

     6,108        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.

The composition of cash and cash equivalents (including the balance of mutual funds displayed in this note as valuation, instruments at fair value with profit or loss) at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, classified by origin coins is as follow:

 

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     09-30-2018
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

     734,786        589,886  

U.S. Dollars

     527,241        501,352  

Euro

     111,019        4,306  

Other currencies

     36,438        61,037  

Chilean pesos

     60,088        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 September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017:

 

     09-30-2018
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Trades and other current receivables

     989,826        814,412  

U.S. Dollars

     755,235        550,674  

Euros

     20,873        20,498  

Other currencies

     118,151        134,238  

Chilean pesos

     91,862        106,442  

U.F.

     3,705        2,560  

Accounts receivable from related parties, current

     5,606        3,488  

U.S. Dollars

     1,434        726  

Other currencies

     142        171  

Chilean pesos

     3,528        2,192  

U.F.

     502        399  

Trade and other non-current receivables

     18,182        16,040  

U.S. Dollars

     7,772        4,247  

Other currencies

     3,169        3,345  

Chilean pesos

     3,798        6,692  

U.F.

     3,443        1,756  

Accounts receivable from related parties, non-current

     502        1,056  

U.F.

     502        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

   September 2018
ThU.S.$
     December 2017
ThU.S.$
 

Total Financial Liabilities

     4,776,099        5,007,465  

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

     37        137  

Hedging Liabilities

     14,301        5,256  

Financial Liabilities Measured at Amortized Cost

     4,761,761        5,002,072  

The following table sets forth the current portion of the non-current bank borrowings and debt issued as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017.

 

     September 2018
ThU.S.$
     December 2017
ThU.S.$
 

Bank borrowings - current portion

     96,138        92,693  

Bonds issued - current portion

     74,541        107,268  

Total

     170,679        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    09-30-2018      12-31-2017      09-30-2018      12-31-2017  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  
     Amortized Cost      Fair Value  

Total Financial Liabilities

        4,761,762        5,002,072        4,870,545        5,198,654  

Bonds Issued

   U.S. Dollar      2,056,446        2,057,747        1,991,251        2,135,893  

Bonds Issued

   U.F.      1,179,856        1,244,938        1,286,726        1,333,087  

Bank borrowings

   U.S. Dollar      834,219        834,908        903,223        870,399  

Bank borrowings

   Other currencies      15,323        23,549        15,323        23,358  

Financial Leasing

   Other currencies      67,859        96,913        66,264        92,542  

Financial Leasing

   Chilean pesos      12,806        15,463        12,505        14,821  

Trades and Other Payables

   U.S. Dollar      178,009        194,342        178,009        194,342  

Trades and Other Payables

   Euro      7,467        8,848        7,467        8,848  

Trades and Other Payables

   Other currencies      70,065        158,567        70,065        158,567  

Trades and Other Payables

   Chilean pesos      299,075        333,529        299,075        333,529  

Trades and Other Payables

   U.F.      29,696        22,060        29,696        22,060  

Related party payables

   U.S. Dollar      2,687        1,354        2,687        1,354  

Related party payables

   Chilean pesos      8,254        9,854        8,254        9,854  

 

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The financial liabilities at amortized cost presented in the consolidated statements of financial positions as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are as follows:

 

     September 2018  
   Current
ThU.S.$
     Non-Current
ThU.S.$
     Total
ThU.S.$
 

Other financial liabilities

     502,175        3,664,334        4,166,509  

Trade and other payables

     584,312        —          584,312  

Accounts payable to related parties

     10,941        —          10,941  

Total Financial Liabilities Measured at Amortized Cost

     1,097,428        3,664,334        4,761,762  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     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  

Accounts payable to related parties

     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:

 

     2018  
   January - September      July - September  
   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Opening balance - under IAS 39 and IFRS 9, respectively

     4,752        35,813  

Amounts restated through reserve of cash flow hedges

     (1,918      —    

Opening balance - in accordance with IFRS 9

     2,834        35,813  

Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges

     63,363        11,972  

Recycle of cash flow hedges to profit or loss

     (8,558      (2,438

Income tax

     (17,283      (3,338

Recycle of income tax

     2,312        659  

Closing balance

     42,668        42,668  
  

 

 

    

 

 

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

Opening balance

     1,096        (3,266

Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges

     7,754        4,329  

Recycle of cash flow hedges to profit or loss

     (11,004      (2,264

Income tax

     (2,432      (1,157

Recycle of income tax

     2,807        579  

Closing balance

     (1,779      (1,779
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

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:

 

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

 

 

Instrument

   September 2018
ThU.S.$
     December 2017
ThU.S.$
     Interest
coverage
>= 2,0x
   Debt level
(1) <=
1,2x

Domestic bonds (Chile)

     1,179,856        1,244,939      N/R   

Syndicate Loan Scotia

     198,768        199,597        

Syndicate Loan Banco Estado - Grayling

     223,545        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 September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, Arauco has complied with all of its financial covenants.

The following table sets forth the credit ratings of our debt instruments as of September 30, 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 September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 is as follows:

 

     September 2018      December 2017  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Equity

     7,318,608        7,116,893  

Bank borrowings

     849,542        858,457  

Financial leasing

     80,665        112,376  

Bonds issued

     3,236,302        3,302,685  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Capitalization

     11,485,117        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.

 

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23.10.1 Type of Risk: Credit Risk

Description

Credit risk refers to financial uncertainty at different periods of time relating to the fulfillment of obligations with counterparties, at the time of exercising the contract rights to receive cash or other financial assets on behalf of Arauco.    

Explanation of Credit Risk Exposure and How This Risk Arises

Arauco’s exposure to credit risk is directly related to each of its customer’s individual abilities to fulfill their contractual commitments, reflected in trade receivables.

Accounts exposed to credit risk are: trade receivable, financial lease debtors and other debtors.

Arauco does not have a securitized portfolio.

 

     September 2018      December 2017  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Current Receivables

     

Trade receivables

     905,872        706,485  

Financial lease receivables

     1,636        11,932  

Other debtors

     82,318        95,995  

Net subtotal

     989,826        814,412  

Trade receivables

     913,353        716,455  

Financial lease receivables

     1,737        12,033  

Other debtors

     87,769        101,663  

Gross subtotal

     1,002,859        830,151  

Provision for doubtful trade receivables

     7,481        9,970  

Provision for doubtful lease receivables

     101        101  

Provision for doubtful other debtors

     5,451        5,668  

Subtotal Bad Debt

     13,033        15,739  

Non-Current Receivables

     

Trade receivables

     5,493        3,498  

Financial lease receivables

     740        1,174  

Other debtors

     11,949        11,368  

Net Subtotal

     18,182        16,040  

Trade receivables

     7,843        5,544  

Financial lease receivables

     740        1,174  

Other debtors

     11,949        11,368  

Gross subtotal

     20,532        18,086  

Provision for doubtful trade receivables

     2,350        2,046  

Provision for doubtful lease receivables

     —          —    

Provision for doubtful other debtors

     —          —    

Subtotal Bad Debt

     2,350        2,046  

 

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Explanation of Risk Management Objectives, Policies and Processes, and Measurement Methods

The Credit and Collections Sub-Division, dependent from the Treasury Division, is the area entrusted with minimizing the credit risk of the accounts receivable, supervising the delinquency of the accounts. The regulations and procedures applicable for the control and administration of the Arauco Group can be found in the Corporate Credit Policy.

As of September 30, 2018, Arauco’s balance for commercial Debtors was ThU.S.$ 921,196 of which, according to the agreed sales conditions, 51.63% corresponded to sales on credit (open account), 49.72% to sales with letters of credit and 2.22% to other types of sales, distributed in 2,484 debtors. The client with the largest Open Account debt represented 1.69% of the total accounts receivable as of that date.

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

 

September 30, 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.$

     863,234       42,031       1,044       483       312       1,330       127       66       43       12,526       921,196  

%

     93.73     4.56     0.11     0.05     0.03     0.14     0.01     0.01     0.00     1.36     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       14,357       721,999  

%

     91.99     5.47     0.08     0.13     0.01     0.00     0.31     0.01     0.01     1.99     100

Arauco applies the simplified approach regarding the expected losses from commercial debtors, which allows for the use of an estimate of expected credit losses over the instrument’s lifespan for all commercial accounts receivable. In order to establish this estimate, the commercial debtors have been grouped in relation to the corresponding risks for sales conditions as well as for tranches, including clients that are up-to-date or in default.

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 loss allowance provision for trade receivables and others, below we provide detail for the movements as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017:

 

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     September 2018
ThU.S.$
     December 2017
ThU.S.$
 

Opening balance at January 1 - under IAS 39

     (17,785      (16,644

Amounts restated through opening retained earnings

     (1,956      —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Opening loss allowance as at January 1, 2018 - under IFRS 9

     (19,741      (16,644

Increase in loan loss allowance recognised in profit or loss during the year

     (1,601      (3,423

Receivables written off during the year as uncollectible

     4,550        1,806  

Unused amount reversed

     1,409        476  

Closing balance

     (15,383      (17,785
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

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.

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.$91.08 effective as of September 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

     19,600        21.5

Standby

     9.242        10.1

Promissory notes

     51.674        56.9

Finance

     3.137        3.4

Mortgage

     3.918        4.3

Pledge

     2.109        2.3

Promissory notes

     1.400        1.5

Total Guarantees

     91,080        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 98.5% and, therefore, Arauco’s portfolio exposure amounts to 1.5%.

 

Secured Open Accounts Receivable    ThU.S.$      %  

Total open accounts receivable

     498,793        100.0

Secured receivables (*)

     484,827        98.5

Unsecured receivables

     13,966        1.5

 

(*)

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.

 

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Regarding intermediaries (such as banks, securities brokers and dealers of mutual funds that are bank affiliates), a scoring methodology is used to determine the relative degree of risk of each intermediary based on their financial position and assign score points that result in a credit risk rating to each intermediary. Arauco uses this scoring system to determine its investment limits for each intermediary.

The required information to evaluate the various criteria are obtained from published financial statements from the banks under evaluation and from the credit risk ratings of short and long term debt securities obtained from rating agencies authorized by the Superintendence of Banks and Financial Institutions (Fitch Ratings Chile, Humphreys and Feller Rate).

Any necessary exceptions regarding investment limits in each particular instrument or entity must have the authorization from Arauco’s Chief Financial Officer.

23.10.2 Type of Risk: Liquidity Risk

Description

This risk corresponds to Arauco’s ability to fulfill its financial obligations upon maturity.

Explanation of Liquidity Risk Exposure and How This Risk Arises

Arauco’s exposure to liquidity risk is mainly from its obligations to bondholders, banks and financial institutions, creditors and other payables. Liquidity risk may arise if Arauco is unable to meet the net cash flow requirements, which sustain its operations under both normal and exceptional circumstances.

Explanation of Objectives, Policies and Processes for Risk Management, and Measurement Methods

The Financial Management Department monitors on an ongoing basis the Company’s cash flow forecasts based on short and long term forecasts and available financing alternatives. In order to manage the risk level of financial assets, Arauco follows its investment policy.    

The following tables detail Arauco’s liquidity analysis for its financial liabilities as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017. The tables have been drawn up based on the contractual undiscounted cash outflows and their remaining contractual maturities:

 

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September 30, 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        —          41        7,408        7,408        7,408        206,135        —          41        228,359        3.70%       Libor + 1.10%  

    
Arauco
Argentina S.A.
 
 
     U.S. Dollar        Banco Bice        13        5,000        —          —          —          —          —          5,013        —          2.10%       2.10%  

    
Zona Franca
Punta Pereira
 
 
     U.S. Dollar       
Interamerican
Development Bank
 
 
     —          2,092        2,438        2,346        2,249        2,149        —          2,092        9,182        4.62%       Libor + 2.05%  

    
Zona Franca
Punta Pereira
 
 
     U.S. Dollar       
Interamerican
Development Bank
 
 
     —          5,599        5,754        —          —          —          —          5,599        5,754        4.37%       Libor + 1.80%  

    
Zona Franca
Punta Pereira
 
 
     U.S. Dollar        BBVA        14,138        —          —          —          —          —          —          14,138        —          3.80%       Libor + 1.30%  

    
Zona Franca
Punta Pereira
 
 
     U.S. Dollar        Citibank        4,547        —          —          —          —          —          —          4,547        —          3.79%       Libor + 1.25%  

    
Zona Franca
Punta Pereira
 
 
     U.S. Dollar        Scotiabank        2,532        —          —          —          —          —          —          2,532        —          3.98%       Libor + 1.50%  

    

Celulosa y
Energia Punta
Pereira
 
 
 
     U.S. Dollar       
Interamerican
Development Bank
 
 
     —          8,445        9,840        9,452        9,071        8,691        —          8,445        37,054        4.62%       Libor + 2.05%  

    

Celulosa y
Energia Punta
Pereira
 
 
 
     U.S. Dollar       
Interamerican
Development Bank
 
 
     —          22,633        23,251        —          —          —          —          22,633        23,251        4.37%       Libor + 1.80%  

    

Celulosa y
Energia Punta
Pereira
 
 
 
     U.S. Dollar       
Finnish Export
Credit
 
 
     —          44,622        49,864        48,121        47,390        23,470        —          44,622        168,845        3.20%       3.20%  

     Eufores S.A.        U.S. Dollar       

Banco Republica
Oriental de
Uruguay
 
 
 
     12,704        14,491        —          —          —          —          —          27,195        —          3.56%       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

 
     12,630        —          —          —          —          —          —          12,630        —          3.08%       Libor + 1.75%  

     Eufores S.A.        U.S. Dollar        Heritage        1,351        —          —          —          —          —          —          1,351        —          3.83%       Libor + 1.75%  

     Eufores S.A.        U.S. Dollar        Banco Santander        5,064        20,040        —          —          —          —          —          25,104        —          3.66%       Libor + 1.75%  

    
Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
 
 
    
Brazilian
Real
 
 
     Banco Santander        21        61        65        8        —          —          —          82        73        9.50%       9.50%  

    
Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
 
 
    
Brazilian
Real
 
 
     Banco Alfa        16        46        62        62        20        —          —          62        144        10.35%       Tljp+2%+ spread 1.75%  

    
Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
 
 
    
Brazilian
Real
 
 
     Banco Itau        10        3        —          —          —          —          —          13        —          3.50%       3.50%  

    
Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
 
 
    
Brazilian
Real
 
 
     Banco Bradesco        9        27        3        —          —          —          —          36        3        6.00%       6.00%  

    
Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
 
 
    
Brazilian
Real
 
 
     Banco Votorantim        6        —          —          300        300        —          —          6        600        5.00%       5.00%  

    
Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
 
 
    
Brazilian
Real
 
 
     Banco Safra        18        18        —          —          —          —          —          36        —          6.00%       6.00%  

    
Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
 
 
    
Brazilian
Real
 
 
     Banco Safra        6        17        22        15        —          —          —          23        37        10.00%       10.00%  

    
Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
 
 
    
Brazilian
Real
 
 
     Banco Santander        17        7        75        125        125        62        —          24        387        8.38%       8.38%  

    
Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
 
 
    
Brazilian
Real
 
 
     Banco Santander        6        54        52        43        43        —          —          60        138        10.32%       10.32%  

    
Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
 
 
    
Brazilian
Real
 
 
     Banco Santander        4        10        14        13        3        —          —          14        30        10.47%       10.49%  

    
Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
 
 
    
Brazilian
Real
 
 
     Banco Bradesco        22        38        23        23        21        —          —          60        67        9.00%       9.00%  

    
Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
 
 
     U.S. Dollar        Banco Alfa        2        7        9        7        —          —          —          9        16        8.36%       Cesta+2%+spread 1.8%  

    
Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
 
 
    
Brazilian
Real
 
 
     Banco Alfa        5        14        —          —          —          —          —          19        —          10.40%       Tljp+2%+Spread 1.8%  

    
Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
 
 
    
Brazilian
Real
 
 
    
Banco
Votorantim—Brazil
 
 
     150        334        19        14        —          —          —          484        33        7.80%       Tljp+1.8%+Spread 2%  

    
Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
 
 
     U.S. Dollar       
Banco
Votorantim—Brazil
 
 
     34        78        —          266        266        —          —          112        532        10.40%       Cesta+1.3%+spread 2%  

    
Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
 
 
    
Brazilian
Real
 
 
    
Banco Bndes
Subcrédito A-B-D
 
 
     3        —          —          381        381        12        —          3        774        10.57%       Tljp + 2.91%  

    
Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
 
 
     U.S. Dollar       
Banco Bndes
Subcrédito C
 
 
     5        —          —          132        145        —          —          5        277        7.30%       Cesta+2.91%  

    
Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
 
 
    
Brazilian
Real
 
 
     Banco Santander        28        80        127        166        137        52        —          108        482        8.67%       8.67%  

    

Mahal
Emprendimientos
Pat. S.A.
 
 
 
    
Brazilian
Real
 
 
    
Bndes Subcrédito
E-I
 
 
     641        1,878        2,504        —          —          —          —          2,519        2,504        9.47%       Tljp + 2.91%  

    

Mahal
Emprendimientos
Pat. S.A.
 
 
 
    
Brazilian
Real
 
 
    
Bndes Subcrédito
F-J
 
 
     386        1,127        1,502        —          —          —          —          1,513        1,502        10.47%       Tljp + 3.91%  

    

Mahal
Emprendimientos
Pat. S.A.
 
 
 
     U.S. Dollar       
Bndes Subcrédito
G-K
 
 
     406        1,528        2,037        170        —          —          —          1,934        2,207        7.69%       Cesta + 2.91%  

    

Mahal
Emprendimientos
Pat. S.A.
 
 
 
    
Brazilian
Real
 
 
    
Bndes Subcrédito
H-L
 
 
     430        1,252        1,669        —          —          —          —          1,682        1,669        11.67%       Tljp + 5.11%  

    

Mahal
Emprendimientos
Pat. S.A.
 
 
 
    
Brazilian
Real
 
 
     Banco Santander        —          17        22        22        5        —          —          17        49        10.56%       Tljp+2%+Spread 2%  

    

Mahal
Emprendimientos
Pat. S.A.
 
 
 
     U.S. Dollar        Banco Santander        —          9        13        13        4        —          —          9        30        8.78%       Cesta+2%+Spread 2%  

    

Novo Oeste
Gestao de Ativos
Florestais S.A.
 
 
 
    
Brazilian
Real
 
 
     Banco Santander        1        15        23        23        8        —          —          16        54        10.60%       Tljp+2%+Spread 2%  

    

Novo Oeste
Gestao de Ativos
Florestais S.A.
 
 
 
     U.S. Dollar        Banco Santander        1        9        13        13        4        —          —          10        30        8.56%       Tljp+2%+Spread 2%  

    
Flakeboard
Company Ltd
 
 
     U.S. Dollar       
Banco del Estado
de Chile
 
 
     3,918        —          19,816        30,812        41,123        40,135        181,470        3,918        313,356        3.00%       Libor + 1.65%  
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

      
           Total        59,133        129,592        126,625        99,935        108,703        280,706        181,470        188,725        797,439       
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

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

 

 

September 30, 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      13,044        —          26,928        18,829        18,829        18,829        115,955        13,044        199,370        4.24     4.21

93.458.000-1

   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    U.F.    Barau-F      5,218        —          10,797        10,478        10,160        9,841        54,266        5,218        95,542        4.25     4.21

93.458.000-1

   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    U.F.    Barau-J      —          556        213,747        —          —          —          —          556        213,747        3.23     3.22

93.458.000-1

   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    U.F.    Barau-P      3,076        —          8,204        8,204        17,618        26,474        215,166        3,076        275,666        3.96     3.96

93.458.000-1

   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    U.F.    Barau-Q      11,281        10,356        21,792        21,541        —          —          —          21,637        43,333        2.96     2.98

93.458.000-1

   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    U.F.    Barau-R      3,695        —          7,391        7,391        7,391        7,391        294,902        3,695        324,466        3.57     3.57

93.458.000-1

   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    U.F.    Barau-S      1,853        —          4,942        4,942        4,942        4,942        216,593        1,853        236,361        2.44     2.89

93.458.000-1

   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    U.S. Dollar    Yankee Bonds 2019      —          205,015        —          —          —          —          —          205,015        —          7.26     7.25

93.458.000-1

   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    U.S. Dollar    Yankee 2021      —          1,919        10,013        204,446        —          —          —          1,919        214,459        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        259,607        —          —          2,667        283,913        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        526,724        3,750        616,724        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        573,882        8,019        651,382        3.90     3.88

93.458.000-1

   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    U.S. Dollar    Yankee 2047      9,106        —          22,000        22,000        22,000        22,000        932,331        9,106        1,020,331        5.50     5.50
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

      
         Total      55,292        224,263        379,842        351,859        382,422        131,352        2,929,819        279,555        4,175,294       
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

September 30, 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      154        431        703        703        —          —          —          585        1,406        —          —    

85.805.200-9

   Forestal Arauco S.A.    U.F.    Banco Scotiabank      1,097        3,401        2,910        2,910        558        558        —          4,498        6,936        —          —    

85.805.200-9

   Forestal Arauco S.A.    U.F.    Banco Estado      722        2,038        1,402        1,403        —          —          —          2,760        2,805        —          —    

85.805.200-9

   Forestal Arauco S.A.    U.F.    Banco de Chile      2,324        10,856        4,058        4,059        1,923        1,923        —          13,180        11,963        —          —    

85.805.200-9

   Forestal Arauco S.A.    U.F.    Banco BBVA      815        982        —          —          —          —          —          1,797        —          —          —    

85.805.200-9

   Forestal Arauco S.A.    U.F.    Banco Credito e Inversiones      1,421        4,260        3,602        3,602        4,522        4,522        —          5,681        16,248        —          —    

85.805.200-9

   Forestal Arauco S.A.    Chilean Pesos    Banco Chile      326        783        668        668        —          —          —          1,109        1,336        —          —    

85.805.200-9

   Forestal Arauco S.A.    Chilean Pesos    Banco Credito e Inversiones      714        2,142        1,917        1,917        —          —          —          2,856        3,834        —          —    

85.805.200-9

   Forestal Arauco S.A.    Chilean Pesos    Banco Scotiabank      420        1,007        835        835        287        287        —          1,427        2,244        —          —    
              154        431        703        703                             585        1,406        —          —    
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       
         Total      7,993        25,900        16,095        16,097        7,290        7,290               33,893        46,772        
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

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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     

Interamerican
Development
Bank
 
 
 
     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     

Interamerican
Development
Bank
 
 
 
     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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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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Guarantees

As of the date of these interim consolidated financial statements, Arauco has financial assets of approximately MU.S.$46 that have been pledged to third parties (beneficiaries), as direct guarantee. If Arauco does not fulfill its obligations, the guarantors could execute the guarantees.

As of September 30, 2018, the total assets pledged as an indirect guarantee were MU.S.$560. 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

Forestal Arauco S.A.

   Guarantee letter    —      Chilean Pesos    874    CODELCO S.A.

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Mortgage Industrial Plant of Jaguariaíva of Arauco do Brasil    —      U.S. Dollar    38,291    BNDES

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Endorsement of ADB + Guarantee Letter AISA    —      U.S. Dollar    2,924    Bank Votorantim S.A.

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Endorsement of Arauco do Brasil    —      U.S. Dollar    533    Bank Votorantim S.A.

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Equipment    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar    111    Bank Santander S.A.

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

   Equipment    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar    173    Bank Santander S.A.

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

   Equipment    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar    170    Bank Alpha S.A.

Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.

   Endorsement of Arauco do Brasil    —      U.S. Dollar    601    Bank Votorantim S.A.

Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.

   Equipment    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar    321    Bank Safra S.A.

Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.

   Equipment    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar    191    Bank Santander S.A.

Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.

   Equipment    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar    166    Bank Itaú BBA S.A.
      Total       45,815   
           

 

  

INDIRECT

 

              

Subsidiary

  

Guarantee

  

Assets

Pledged

  

Currency

  

ThU.S.$

  

Guarantor

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   Suretyship not supportive and cumulative       U.S. Dollar    322,234    Joint Ventures (Uruguay)

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   Full Guarantee       U.S. Dollar    221,000    Arauco Forest Brasil y Mahal (Brasil)

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   Guarantee letter       U.S. Dollar    4,433    Arauco Forest Brasil y Mahal (Brasil)

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   Guarantee letter       Brazilian Real    12,153    Arauco Forest Brasil y Mahal (Brasil)
      Total       559,820   
           

 

  

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 +/- 3.39% (equivalent to ThU.S.$ +/- 29,719), and +/- 0.18% of equity (equivalent to ThU.S.$ +/- 17,831).

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 +/- 0.008% (equivalent to ThU.S.$71) and a change on the equity of +/- 0.0007% (equivalent to ThU.S.$71).

23.10.4 Type of Risk: Market Risk – Interest rate risk

Description

Interest rate risk refers to the sensitivity of the value of financial assets and liabilities in terms of interest rate fluctuations.

Explanation of Interest Rate Risk Exposure and How This Risk Arises

Arauco is exposed to risks due to interest rate fluctuations for bonds issued, bank borrowings and financial instruments that bear interest at a variable rate.

Explanation of Risk Management Objectives, Policies and Processes, and Measurement Methods

Arauco completes its risk analysis by reviewing its exposure to changes in interest rates. As of September 30, 2018, 15.3% 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 +/- 0.19% (equivalent to ThU.S.$-/+ 1,653) and +/- 0.01% (equivalent to ThU.S.$-/+ 992) on equity.

 

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     September 2018
ThU.S.$
     Total  

Fixed rate

     3,529,539        84.7

Bonds issued

     3,236,302     

Bank borrowings (*)

     212,572     

Financial leasing

     80,665     

Variable rate

     636,970        15.3

Bonds issued

     —       

Loans with Banks

     636,970     

Total

     4,166,509        100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     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 September 30, 2018, revenue due to pulp sales accounted for 51.7% 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 +/- 25.49% (equivalent to ThU.S.$ 223,195) on the income for the year after tax and +/- 1.37% (equivalent to ThU.S.$133,917) 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 September 30, 2018, of which 967 thousand hectares are used for plantations, 431 thousand hectares for native forests, 196 thousand hectares for other uses and 140 thousand hectares are to be planted.

Arauco’s principal plantations consist of radiata and taeda pine and eucalyptus to a lesser degree. These are species that have fast growth rates and short harvest cycles compared with other long fiber commercial woods.    

Arauco has no customers representing 10% or more of its revenues.

Below, please find summarized information concerning the assets, liabilities and profits and losses at the end of each period, by segments. The profit (loss) of each segment informed takes into consideration that taxes and income and financial costs have not been allocated to the various segments, and are shown as part of the Corporate’s segment:

 

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

 

 

Period ended September 30, 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 the sale of goods

    2,290,117       77,344       2,100,437       25,136       —         4,493,034         4,493,034  

Revenues from the sale of services

    77,045       6,590       —         607       —         84,242         84,242  

Revenues from external customers

    2,367,162       83,934       2,100,437       25,743       —         4,577,276         4,577,276  

Revenues from transactions with other operating segments

    32,468       777,203       5,196       28,937       —         843,804       (843,804     —    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Finance income

    —         —         —         —         12,104       12,104         12,104  

Finance costs

    —         —         —         —         (155,902     (155,902       (155,902

Net finance costs

    —         —         —         —         (143,798     (143,798       (143,798
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortizations

    179,471       14,594       108,647       2,479       5,262       310,453         310,453  

Sum of significant income accounts

    1,825       79,622       1,576       —         —         83,023         83,023  

Sum of significant expense accounts

    8,827       451       1,632       —         —         10,910         10,910  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Profit (loss) of each reportable segment

    954,474       (56,086     182,953       4,426       (429,130     656,637         656,637  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

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

               

Associates

    —         —         —         —         2,457       2,457         2,457  

Joint ventures

    —         —         23,959       —         2,273       26,232         26,232  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Income tax expense

    —         —         —         —         (199,926     (199,926       (199,926
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Geographical information on revenues

               

Revenue – Chilean entities

    1,785,415       38,803       998,730       607       —         2,823,555         2,823,555  

Revenue – Foreign entities

    581,747       45,131       1,101,707       25,136       —         1,753,721         1,753,721  

Total Ordinary Income

    2,367,162       83,934       2,100,437       25,743       —         4,577,276         4,577,276  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

Period ended September 30, 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

    131,387       187,509       240,106       409       2,173       561,584         561,584  

Acquisition and contribution of investments in associates and joint venture

    —         —         —         —         17,552       17,552         17,552  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

Period ended September 30, 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

    5,252,318       5,140,228       2,837,808       49,440       981,979       14,261,773       (50,245     14,211,528  

Segments assets (excluding deferred tax assets)

    5,252,318       5,140,228       2,837,808       49,440       973,514       14,253,308       (50,245     14,203,063  

Deferred tax assets

    —         —         —         —         8,465       8,465         8,465  

Investments accounted through equity method

               

Associates

    —         37,386       —         —         113,853       151,239         151,239  

Joint Ventures

    —         —         195,229       —         22,509       217,738         217,738  

Segment liabilities

    466,921       159,850       370,510       13,105       5,882,534       6,892,920         6,892,920  

Segments liabilities (excluding deferred tax liabilities)

    466,921       159,850       370,510       13,105       4,439,122       5,449,508         5,449,508  

Deferred tax liabilities

    —         —         —         —         1,443,412       1,443,412         1,443,412  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Geographical information on non-current assets (**)

               

Chile

    2,530,399       3,259,473       832,755       20,565       151,300       6,794,492       (3,921     6,790,571  

Foreign countries

    1,659,471       1,386,954       1,152,063       19,811       64,117       4,282,416       —         4,282,416  

Non-current assets, Total

    4,189,870       4,646,427       1,984,818       40,376       215,417       11,076,908       (3,921     11,072,987  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

Period ended September 30, 2017

  Pulp
ThU.S.$
    Forestry
ThU.S.$
    Panels
ThU.S.$
    Others
ThU.S.$
    Corporate
ThU.S.$
    Sub Total
ThU.S.$
    Elimination
ThU.S.$
    Total
ThU.S.$
 

Revenues from external customers

    1,735,720       77,745       1,979,720       28,634       —         3,821,819         3,821,819  

Revenues from transactions with other operating segments

    78,738       6,054       —         428       —         85,220         85,220  

Revenues from external customers

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

Revenues from transactions with other operating segments

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

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Finance income

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

Finance costs

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

Net finance costs

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

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortizations

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

Sum of significant income accounts

    581       107,232       706       —           108,519         108,519  

Sum of significant expense accounts

    —         139,376       1,280       —           140,656         140,656  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Profit (loss) of each reportable segment

    418,464       (147,851     191,451       5,154       (280,020     187,198         187,198  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

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

               

Associates

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

Joint ventures

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

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Income tax expense

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

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Geographical information on revenues

               

Revenue – Chilean entities

    1,326,640       43,396       952,149       428         2,322,613         2,322,613  

Revenue – Foreign entities

    487,818       40,403       1,027,571       28,634         1,584,426         1,584,426  

Total Ordinary Income

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

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

Period ended September 30, 2017

  Pulp
ThU.S.$
    Forestry
ThU.S.$
    Panels
ThU.S.$
    Others
ThU.S.$
    Corporate
ThU.S.$
    Sub Total
ThU.S.$
    Elimination
ThU.S.$
    Total
ThU.S.$
 

Amounts of additions to non-current assets (*)

               

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment and biological assets

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

Acquisition and contribution of investments in associates and joint venture

    —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Period ended September 30, 2017

  Pulp
ThU.S.$
    Forestry
ThU.S.$
    Panels
ThU.S.$
    Others
ThU.S.$
    Corporate
ThU.S.$
    Sub Total
ThU.S.$
    Elimination
ThU.S.$
    Total
ThU.S.$
 

Segment assets

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

Segments assets (excluding deferred tax assets)

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

Deferred tax assets

            7,573       7,573         7,573  

Investments accounted through equity method

               

Associates

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

Joint Ventures

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

Segment liabilities

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

Segment liabilities (excluding deferred tax liabilities)

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

Deferred tax liabilities

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

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Chile

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

Foreign countries

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

Non-current assets, Total

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

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Quarter July - September 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 the sale of goods

    787,205       19,817       713,891       7,051       —         1,527,964         1,527,964  

Revenues from the sale of services

    23,040       2,211       —         70       —         25,321         25,321  

Revenues from external customers

    810,245       22,028       713,891       7,121         1,553,285         1,553,285  

Revenues from transactions with other operating segments

    10,392       259,597       1,768       9,925         281,682       (281,682     —    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Finance income

    —         —         —         —         4,759       4,759         4,759  

Finance costs

    —         —         —         —         (52,821     (52,821       (52,821

Net finance costs

    —         —         —         —         (48,062     (48,062       (48,062
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortizations

    60,690       4,713       35,736       816       1,771       103,726         103,726  

Sum of significant income accounts

    14       27,348       429       —         —         27,791         27,791  

Sum of significant expense accounts

    803       (334     1,531       —         —         2,000         2,000  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Profit (loss) of each reportable segment

    333,192       (21,773     63,009       948       (154,683     220,693         220,693  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

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

               

Associates

    —         —         —         —         934       934         934  

Joint ventures

    —         —         2,667       —         1,079       3,746         3,746  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Income tax expense

    —         —         —         —         (75,230     (75,230       (75,230
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Geographical information on revenues

               

Revenue – Chilean entities

    618,624       8,011       337,563       70         964,268         964,268  

Revenue – Foreign entities

    191,621       14,017       376,328       7,051         589,017         589,017  

Total Ordinary Income

    810,245       22,028       713,891       7,121         1,553,285         1,553,285  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

Quarter July - September 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 (*)

    32,544       56,074       103,707       232       880       193,437         193,437  

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment and biological assets

    —         —         —         —         269       269         269  

Acquisition and contribution of investments in associates and joint venture

               
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Quarter July - September 2017

  Pulp
ThU.S.$
    Forestry
ThU.S.$
    Panels
ThU.S.$
    Others
ThU.S.$
    Corporate
ThU.S.$
    Sub Total
ThU.S.$
    Elimination
ThU.S.$
    Total
ThU.S.$
 

Revenues from the sale of goods

    640,532       32,726       686,976       8,049         1,368,283         1,368,283  

Revenues from the sale of services

    22,666       2,304       —         120         25,090         25,090  

Revenues from external customers

    663,198       35,030       686,976       8,169         1,393,373         1,393,373  

Revenues from transactions with other operating segments

    11,620       279,794       1,611       9,927         302,952       (302,952     —    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Finance income

    —         —         —         —         3,334       3,334         3,334  

Finance costs

    —         —         —         —         (54,149     (54,149       (54,149

Net finance costs

    —         —         —         —         (50,815     (50,815       (50,815
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortizations

    63,350       5,605       38,912       896       1,731       110,494         110,494  

Sum of significant income accounts

    5       37,039       445       —         —         37,489         37,489  

Sum of significant expense accounts

    —         (34,491     (277     —         —         (34,768       (34,768
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Profit (loss) of each reportable segment

    174,866       17,998       75,636       (391     (119,706     148,403         148,403  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

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

               

Associates

    —         —         —         —         1,881       1,881         1,881  

Joint ventures

    —         —         4,583         545       5,128         5,128  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Income tax expense

    —         —         —         —         (52,185     (52,185       (52,185
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Geographical information on revenues

               

Revenue – Chilean entities

    496,774       8,672       335,720       120         841,286         841,286  

Revenue – Foreign entities

    166,424       26,358       351,256       8,049         552,087         552,087  

Total Ordinary Income

    663,198       35,030       686,976       8,169         1,393,373         1,393,373  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

Quarter July - September 2017

  Pulp
ThU.S.$
    Forestry
ThU.S.$
    Panels
ThU.S.$
    Others
ThU.S.$
    Corporate
ThU.S.$
    Sub Total
ThU.S.$
    Elimination
ThU.S.$
    Total
ThU.S.$
 

Amounts of additions to non-current assets (*)

    47,553       42,736       77,359       202       1,142       168,992         168,992  

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment and biological assets

    —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —    

Acquisition and contribution of investments in associates and joint venture

               
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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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 complementary information as required by our regulatory entities:

 

Period ended September 30, 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

     671,083       61,768       260,857       9,046       (140,898     861,856          861,856  

Cash flows (used in) investing activities

     (132,994     (169,012     (302,172     (1,658     47,081       (558,755        (558,755

Cash flows from (used in) Financing Activities

     (78,494     —         (113     —         (54,109     (132,716        (132,716

Net increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents

     459,595       (107,244     (41,428     7,388       (147,926     170,385          170,385  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Period ended September 30, 2017

   Pulp
ThU.S.$
    Forestry
ThU.S.$
    Panels
ThU.S.$
    Others
ThU.S.$
    Corporate
ThU.S.$
    Sub Total
ThU.S.$
    Elimination
ThU.S.$
     Total
ThU.S.$
 

Segment Cash Flows

                 

Cash Flows from (used in) Operating Activities

     511,877       183,490       282,899       5,545       (251,746     732,065          732,065  

Cash flows (used in) investing activities

     (126,345     (128,424     (149,439     (1,499     446       (405,261        (405,261

Cash flows from (used in) Financing Activities

     (86,116     (2,830     (2,056     —         (341,637     (432,639        (432,639

Net increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents

     299,416       52,236       131,404       4,046       (592,937     (105,835        (105,835
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Quarter July - September 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

     267,901       53,357       130,950       3,551       (73,012     382,747          382,747  

Cash flows (used in) investing activities

     (36,428     (52,223     (148,738     (607     55,467       (182,529        (182,529

Cash flows from (used in) Financing Activities

     (39,222     —         (36     —         5,144       (34,114        (34,114

Net increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents

     192,251       1,134       (17,824     2,944       (12,401     166,104          166,104  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Quarter July - September 2017

   Pulp
ThU.S.$
    Forestry
ThU.S.$
    Panels
ThU.S.$
    Others
ThU.S.$
    Corporate
ThU.S.$
    Sub Total
ThU.S.$
    Elimination
ThU.S.$
     Total
ThU.S.$
 

Segment Cash Flows

                 

Cash Flows from (used in) Operating Activities

     133,997       84,792       107,743       2,044       (82,471     246,105          246,105  

Cash flows (used in) investing activities

     (47,578     (40,971     (77,340     (682     5,477       (161,094        (161,094

Cash flows from (used in) Financing Activities

     (43,057     (1,103     (4,086     —         (65,220     (113,466        (113,466

Net increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents

     43,362       42,718       26,317       1,362       (142,214     (28,455        (28,455
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

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September 30, 2018

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 from sales of goods

     2,759,952        368,762        380,815        622,110        361,395        4,493,034  

Revenues from sales of services

     63,603        —          —          —          20,639        84,242  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Revenues as of September 30, 2018

     2,823,555        368,762        380,815        622,110        382,034        4,577,276  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Revenues from sales of goods Q3/2018

     945,176        121,832        132,025        215,614        113,317        1,527,964  

Revenues from sales of services Q3/2018

     19,092        —          —          —          6,229        25,321  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Revenues 3rd Quarter - 2018

     964,268        121,832        132,025        215,614        119,546        1,553,285  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Non-current Assets at 09-30-2018 other than deferred tax

     6,784,798        918,538        966,622        734,751        1,659,812        11,064,521  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     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 from sales of goods

     2,258,988        367,767        284,707        620,659        289,698        3,821,819  

Revenues from sales of services

     63,625        —          —          —          21,595        85,220  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Revenues as of September 30, 2017

     2,322,613        367,767        284,707        620,659        311,293        3,907,039  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Revenues from sales of goods Q3/2017

     823,689        122,466        113,587        206,787        101,654        1,368,183  

Revenues from sales of services Q3/2017

     17,597        —          —          —          7,593        25,190  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Revenues 3rd Quarter - 2017

     841,286        122,466        113,587        206,787        109,247        1,393,373  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Non-current Assets at 09-30-2017 other than deferred tax

     6,710,551        954,094        1,246,104        495,408        1,787,012        11,193,169  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

NOTE 25. OTHER NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS AND NON-FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

 

Current non-financial assets

   09-30-2018
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Roads to amortize current

     36,932        43,301  

Prepayment to amortize (insurance + others)

     30,824        21,257  

Recoverable taxes (Relating to purchases)

     64,199        60,823  

Other current non-financial assets

     3,196        4,456  

Total

     135,151        129,837  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Non-current non-financial assets

   09-30-2018
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Roads to amortize, non-current

     130,975        112,937  

Guarantee values

     3,049        2,893  

Recoverable taxes

     1,495        1,835  

Other non-current non-financial assets

     3,807        3,856  

Total

     139,326        121,521  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Current non-financial liabilities

   09-30-2018
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

Provision of minimum dividend (1)

     285,812        116,123  

ICMS tax payable

     11,018        12,593  

Other tax payable

     14,949        23,040  

Other Current non-financial liabilities

     3,002        2,194  

Total

     314,781        153,950  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)

Provision includes a minimum dividend of subsidiary minority.

Non-current non-financial liabilities

   09-30-2018
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2017
ThU.S.$
 

ICMS tax payable

     105,226        110,532  

Other non-current non-financial liabilities

     930        1,808  

Total

     106,156        112,340  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

NOTE 26. DISTRIBUTABLE NET PROFIT AND EARNINGS PER SHARE

Distributable net profit

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

As a result of the foregoing, for purposes of determining the distributable net profit of the Company, which is the same considered for calculating the minimum dividend required and additional dividend, the following unrealized gains/losses are excluded from the net profit for the year:

 

  1)

Unrealized gains/losses relating to the fair value recorded for forestry assets under IAS 41, adding them back to distributable net profit when they are realized through sale or disposed of by other means.

 

  2)

Those generated through the acquisition of entities. These results will be added back to net profit when they are realized through sale.

The deferred taxes associated with the amounts described in 1) and 2) above are also excluded.

The following table details the adjustments made for the determination of distributable net profit as September 30, 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 09-30-2018

     657,075  

Adjustments:

  

Biological Assets

  

Unrealized gains/losses

     (78,492

Realized gains/losses

     153,013  

Deferred income taxes

     (20,318
  

 

 

 

Total adjustments

     54,203  
  

 

 

 

Distributable Net Profit at 09-30-2018

     711,278  
  

 

 

 

 

     Distributable Net Profit
ThU.S.$
 

Net profit attributable to owners of parent at 09-30-2017

     186,818  

Adjustments:

  

Biological Assets

  

Unrealized gains/losses

     (100,976

Realized gains/losses

     253,816  

Deferred income taxes

     (37,190
  

 

 

 

Total adjustments

     115,650  
  

 

 

 

Distributable Net Profit at 09-30-2017

     302,468  
  

 

 

 

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

 

 

As of September 30, 2018, in the Statements of Financial Position, under the line item Other current non-financial liabilities ThU.S.$284,511 correspond to a provision for the minimum dividend for the 2018 period.

Basic and diluted earnings per share

Basic and diluted earnings per share are calculated by dividing the profit or loss attributable to ordinary equity holders of parent by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding. Arauco does not have any shares with potential dilutive effect.

 

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

Profit or loss attributable to ordinary equity holder of parent

     657,074        186,818        220,839        148,427  

Weighted average of number of shares

     113,159,655        113,159,655        113,159,655        113,159,655  

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

     5.8066101        1.6509241        1.9515701        1.3116601  

 

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September 30, 2018

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

 

 

NOTE 27. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

1) On October 25, 2018, the Company has placed bonds in the local market, which were issued in dematerialized and bearer form. Their most relevant conditions are the following:

A) Series “W” Bonds, for an aggregate amount of 3,000,000 Unidades de Fomento (“UF”) with a 10-year term. Interest shall accrue as from October 10, 2018, and will be payable semi-annually on April 10 and October 10 of each year, commencing on April 10, 2019. The principal will be repayable in one installment on October 10, 2028.

The offering was placed at a placement rate (“tasa de colocación”) of 2.38%.

The Series “W” Bonds shall accrue over the outstanding principal thereof, denominated in UF, a coupon interest of 2.10% per year, compounded, accrued and calculated over the basis of two equal semesters of 180 days, equivalent to a rate of 1.0445% per semester.

B) Series “X” Bonds, for an aggregate amount of 5,500,000 UF with a 25-year term. Interest shall accrue as from October 10, 2018, and will be payable semi-annually on April 10 and October 10 of each year, commencing on April 10, 2019. The principal will be repayable in one installment on October 10, 2043.

The offering was placed at a placement rate (“tasa de colocación”) of 2.88%.

The Series “X” Bonds shall accrue over the outstanding principal thereof, denominated in UF, a coupon interest of 2.70% per year, compounded, accrued and calculated over the basis of two equal semesters of 180 days, equivalent to a rate of 1. 3410% per semester.

2. The Bonds have been issued against the Company’s line of bonds registered in the Securities Registry of the Commission for the Financial Market under No. 826, on December 30, 2015. In turn, the abovementioned series “W” and “X” were approved by the Board of Directors on October 1, 2018, and their characteristics are shown in Resolution (Oficio) No. 27640 of the abovementioned Commission, dated October 16, 2018.

3. These series of bonds have a local risk rating of AA- as per certificates granted by the rating agencies Fitch Chile and Feller-Rate.

4. The underwriter in charge of this placement was Scotia Azul Corredores de Bolsa Limitada, a company with which there is no ownership relation.

The financial advisors for the placement were Link Capital Partners SpA and Scotiabank Chile, companies with which there is no ownership relation.

5. The spread obtained for the “W” Series over the bond issued by the Central Bank of Chile in UF (“BCU”) for 10 years was 75 basis points. The spread obtained for the “X” Series over the BCU for 30 years was 69 basis points.

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

i) Both the Bonds of Series “W” and “X” may be redeemed as from October 10, 2023.

 

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ii) The Bonds will have no guarantee.

iii) The proceeds obtained from the aforementioned placement shall be used for the financing of the project for the modernization and extension of the Company’s pulp mill in Arauco, Chile (Proyecto Modernización y Ampliación de la Planta Arauco).

It is estimated that the abovementioned bond placement shall have no significant effects on the Company’s financial statements.

2) The authorization for the issuance and publication of these interim consolidated financial statements for the period ended September 30, 2018 was approved by the Board of Directors of Arauco at the Extraordinary Session No.599 held on November 14, 2018.

Subsequent to September 30, 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. Third Quarter 2018 Results November 15, 2018


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HIGHLIGHTS REVENUES US$1,553.3 MILLION Arauco’s revenues reached US$1,553.3 million during the third quarter of 2018, a 0.4% decrease compared to the US$1,559.3 million obtained in the second quarter of 2018, and a 11.5% or US$159.9 million increase compared to the third quarter of 2017. NET INCOME US$220.7 MILLION Net income reached US$220.7 million, a 7.4% or US$17.5 million decrease compared to the US$238.2 million obtained in the second quarter of 2018, and a 48.7% or US$72.3 million increase compared to the third quarter of 2017. ADJUSTED EBITDA US$524.9 MILLION Adjusted EBITDA reached US$524.9 million, a 3.9% or US$21.4 million decrease compared to the US$546.3 million obtained during the second quarter of 2018, and a 36.4% or US$ 140.2 million increase compared to the third quarter of 2017. NET FINANCIAL DEBT/ LTM ADJUSTED EBITDA 1.8x (THE LOWEST SINCE 2010) Net Financial Debt / LTM Adjusted EBITDA ratio reached 1.8x in this quarter, a decrease compared to the 2.1x obtained in the second quarter of 2018. CAPEX CAPEX reached US$193.7 million, a of 4.2% or US$8.5 million decrease compared to the US$202.2 million during the second quarter of 2018. Conference Call Friday, November 23rd, 2018 10:30 Santiago Time 08:30 Eastern Time (New York) Please Dial: +1 (844) 450 3845 from USA +1 (412) 317 6368 from other countries Password: Arauco For further information, please contact: Marcelo Bennett, TREASURER marcelo.bennett@arauco.cl Phone: (562) 2461 7309 María José Ulloa, INVESTOR RELATIONS maria.ulloa@arauco.cl Phone: (562) 2461 7494 investor_relations@arauco.cl For more details on Arauco´s financial statements please visit www.cmfchile.cl or www.arauco.cl Readers are referred to the documents filed by Arauco with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically the most recent filing on Form 20-F that identifies important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are based on information available to Arauco on the date hereof and Arauco does not assume any obligation to update such statements. References herein to “U.S.$” 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.


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OVERVIEW Arauco´s third quarter net income was US$220.7 million, a decrease of 7.4% compared to the last quarter, driven by higher distribution costs and lower Shares in Associates and Joint Ventures. This lower income explains the decrease in our Adjusted EBITDA by 3.9% compared to last quarter, reaching US$524.9 million. Our Adjusted EBITDA margin was 33.8%, down from 35.0% in the previous quarter. Our wood product sales increased due to higher sales volume in panels and sawn timber products, partially offset by lower prices in both industries. In general, all markets showed healthy demand, besides the high uncertainty generated by the commercial and political issues among United States and China. Pulp division sales were stable compared to the last quarter and demand remained active, despite the seasonal impact of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, when demand for pulp tends to be lower. Our Net Debt/LTM EBITDA ratio reached 1.8x, the lowest since 2010 and down from 2.1x in the previous quarter. In US$ Million Q3 2018 Q2 2018 Q3 2017 QoQ YoY YTD 2018 YTD 2017 YoY Acum Revenue 1,553.3 1,559.3 1,393.4 -0.4% 11.5% 4,577.3 3,907.0 17.2% Net income 220.7 238.2 148.4 -7.4% 48.7% 656.6 187.2 250.8% Adjusted EBITDA 524.9 546.3 384.7 -3.9% 36.4% 1,534.6 1,014.9 51.2% Adjusted EBITDA 33.8% 35.0% 27.6% -3.5% 22.4% 33.5% 26.0% 29.1% Margin LTM Adj. EBITDA 1,872.8 1,732.6 1,286.3 8.1% 45.6% 1,872.8 1,286.3 45.6% CAPEX 193.7 202.2 169.0 -4.2% 14.6% 579.1 421.1 37.5% Net Financial Debt 3,431.7 3,643.0 3,679.2 -5.8% -6.7% 3,431.7 3,679.2 -6.7% Net Financial Debt / 1.8x 2.1x 2.9x -12.9% -35.9% 1.8x 2.9x -35.9% LTM Adj. EBITDA Adjusted EBITDA and EBITDA Margin (In US$ Million) FY 2016 FY 2017 2018 1,067.1 1,353.2 1,534.6


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INCOME STATEMENT Net income for the third quarter of 2018 was US$220.7 million, a decrease of 7.4% or US$17.5 million compared to US$238.2 million in the second quarter of 2018. This was mainly due to higher distribution costs and lower Shares in Associates and Joint Ventures, which was compensated by a lower negative effect from Exchange Rate Differences. In US$ Million Q3 2018 Q2 2018 QoQ Revenues 1,553.3 1,559.3 -0.4% Cost of sales (937.6) (936.5) 0.1% Distribution costs (147.1) (135.3) 8.7% Administrative expenses (140.7) (140.9) -0.1% Other income 35.2 29.2 20.5% Other expenses (17.7) (16.8) 5.6% Financial income 4.8 2.6 85.7% Financial costs (52.8) (51.4) 2.7% Share of profit (loss) of associates and joint 4.7 18.2 -74.2% ventures accounted for using equity method Exchange rate differences (6.0) (17.3) -65.1% Income before income tax 295.9 311.1 -4.9% Income tax (75.2) (72.9) 3.3% Net income 220.7 238.2 -7.4% Revenues reached US$1,553.3 million during the third quarter of 2018, a decrease of 0.4% compared to the US$1,559.3 million in the previous quarter. This was a result of a decrease in sales of our pulp and forestry segment, which was partly offset by an increase in sales of our wood products. Pulp revenues decreased by 1.7% compared to the previous quarter, resulting from a decrease in sales volume of 1.4%, slightly offset by an increase in average prices of 0.5%. Meanwhile, wood products sales rose by 2.9% compared to the second quarter, due to higher sales volume. The following table shows a breakdown of the revenue sales distributed by business segment: Sales by Business Segment 3Q 2018 In US$ Million Q3 2018 Q2 2018 QoQ Pulp(*) 810.2 824.1 -1.7% Wood Products(*) 713.9 693.9 2.9% Forestry 22.0 31.9 -30.9% Others 7.1 9.5 -25.4% Total 1,553.3 1,559.3 -0.4% (*) Pulp and Wood division sales include energy


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Cost of sales for the third quarter of the year increased slightly by 0.1% or US$1.1 compared to the second quarter. Energy and fuel had the biggest increase of 18.5% or US$9.0 million, resulting from higher consumption in our pulp mills and higher fuel prices. There was also an increase in maintenance costs due to a higher provision for future programmed maintenance stoppages in our pulp mills. These increases were offset by lower timber costs of 8.0%, mainly associated with lower production volume in the Montes del Plata mill, Uruguay. In US$ Million Q3 2018 Q2 2018 QoQ Timber 163.3 177.4 -8.0% Forestry costs 178.2 173.4 2.7% Depreciation and amortization 96.4 97.3 -1.0% Maintenance costs 74.1 65.5 13.1% Chemical costs 148.5 144.2 3.0% Sawmill services 35.2 38.9 -9.4% Other raw materials and indirect costs 88.3 95.2 -7.3% Energy and fuel 57.4 48.5 18.5% Cost of electricity 8.6 9.8 -11.8% Wage, salaries and severance indemnities 87.6 86.2 1.6% Cost of Sales 937.6 936.5 0.1% Administrative expenses remained steady, decreasing by 0.1% or US$0.2 million. Wages and salaries expenses increased compared to the second quarter because of higher provisions for benefits to employees (annual bonus). On the other hand, computer services expenses decreased by US$5.5 million compared to the previous quarter, period when software licenses expenses were higher. In US$ Million Q3 2018 Q2 2018 QoQ Wages, salaries and severance indemnities 65.5 57.3 14.3% Marketing, advertising, promotion and 3.2 3.1 3.0% publications expenses Insurance 4.3 3.8 12.6% Depreciation and amortization 6.9 6.8 2.0% Computer services 5.5 11.3 -51.0% Lease rentals (offices, warehouses and machinery) 3.8 3.2 19.2% Donations, contributions, scholarships 2.5 2.6 -3.2% Fees (legal and technical advisories) 11.6 13.4 -13.5% Property taxes, patents and municipality rights 4.4 5.3 -17.8% Other administration expenses 33.2 34.2 -3.1% Administrative Expenses 140.7 140.9 -0.1%


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Distribution costs increased by 8.7% or US$11.7 million, due to an increase in freight costs by 9.0 % or US$9.9 million. This was mainly because of an increase in wood sales volume and sawn timber exports to the Middle East, which implied higher unit freight cost. In US$ Million Q3 2018 Q2 2018 QoQ Commissions 3.6 3.9 -6.9% Insurance 0.9 1.2 -23.5% Other selling costs 5.1 2.9 74.5% Port services 7.4 6.0 24.1% Freights 119.3 109.4 9.0% Other shipping and freight costs 10.8 12.0 -10.1% Distribution Costs 147.1 135.4 8.7% As a percentage, administrative expenses and distribution costs combined were 18.5% of sales, showing an increase compared to the 17.7% in the previous quarter, and a downward trend compared to 18.7% in the quarter before that. Other income rose 20.5% or US$6.0 million this quarter compared to last quarter. The increase during the third quarter was mainly due to a higher gain from changes in the fair value of biological assets compared to the second quarter. In US$ Million Q3 2018 Q2 2018 QoQ 18.5% Gain from changes in fair value of biological assets 26.4 22.3 Net income from insurance compensation 0.3 1.2 -77.4% Leases received 0.5 0.3 72.6% Gains on sales of assets 2.7 1.8 52.2% Other operating results 5.3 3.6 46.4% Other Income 35.2 29.2 20.5%


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Other expenses overall rose 5.6% or US$0.9 million compared to the last quarter, mainly explained by an increase in Project expenses of US$2.2 million associated to the Grayling and MAPA Project. This was offset by a decrease in other taxes expenses because during the second quarter of this year we paid higher green tax, which are related to gas emissions. In US$ Million Q3 2018 Q2 2018 QoQ Depreciation 0.1 0.1 22.4% Legal payments 0.8 0.8 5.7% Impairment provision property, plant and 2.7 1.4 93.0% equipment and others Project expenses 5.1 2.9 74.7% Loss (gain) from asset sales 2.3 2.9 58.9% Loss and repair of assets 0.2 1.4 1.0% Provision for forestry fire losses (0.6) 0.6 -193.1% Other taxes 3.3 5.0 -33.1% Other expenses (donations, repayments insurance) 3.7 4.4 -14.4% Other expenses 17.7 16.8 5.6% Foreign exchange differences showed a loss of US$6.0 million, a US$11.2 million of difference when compared to the previous quarter that ended at a US$17.3 million loss, which was explained by a higher balance of Chilean Pesos in the second quarter in anticipation to the dividends paid. The average of the Chilean peso against the US dollar during the third quarter depreciated by 6.4% compared to the previous quarter. On the other hand, the average of the Argentine peso depreciated by 35.5% against the US dollar compared to the second quarter, and 39.9% compared to the exchange rate at the end of the last quarter. These currency variations affected our cash and cash equivalents in comparison to the US dollar exchange. Income tax expense for the third quarter reached US$75.2 million, an increase of US$2.4 million compared to the US$72.9 million of the second quarter.


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ADJUSTED EBITDA Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter of 2018 was US$524.9 million, 3.9% or US$21.4 million lower than the US$ 546.3 million reached during the previous quarter, mainly due to a decreased in sales volume in our pulp division. In terms of Adjusted EBITDA by business, during the third quarter of the year we had an increase in our forestry division Adjusted EBITDA of 11.0% and a decrease in our wood and pulp products Adjusted EBITDA of 1.8% and 3.0%, respectively, compared to the previous quarter. Comparing with the same quarter of 2017, the Adjusted EBITDA increased by 36.4% or US$140.2 million. In US$ Million Q3 2018 Q2 2018 Q3 2017 QoQ YoY Net Income 220.7 238.2 148.4 -7.4% 48.7% Financial costs 52.8 51.4 54.1 2.7% -2.5% Financial income (4.8) (2.6) (3.3) 85.7% 42.7% Income tax 75.2 72.9 52.2 3.3% 44.2% EBIT 344.0 359.9 251.4 -4.4% 36.8% Depreciation & amortization 103.7 104.4 110.5 -0.7% -6.1% EBITDA 447.7 464.4 361.9 -3.6% 23.7% Fair value cost of timber harvested 95.4 84.9 94.0 12.4% 1.5% Gain from changes in fair value of (26.4) (22.3) (33.9) 18.5% -22.0% biological assets Exchange rate differences 6.0 17.3 (2.9) -65.1% -308.5% Others (*) 2.1 2.0 (34.4) 5.3% -106.2% Adjusted EBITDA 524.9 546.3 384.7 -3.9% 36.4% (*) Includes provision from forestry fire losses and provision from fixed assets and others. Adjusted EBITDA Variation by Business Segment Q2 2018 – Q3 2018 (In US$ Million)


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FORESTRY BUSINESS The Adjusted EBITDA for our forestry business reached US$54.6 million during this quarter, which translates to 11.0% or US$5.4 million of increase compared to the previous quarter. Adjusted EBITDA for Forestry Business (In US$ Million) 61 59 59 52 42 52 49 55 Q4 2016 Q1 2017 Q2 2017 Q3 2017 Q4 2017 Q1 2018 Q2 2018 Q3 2018 During the third quarter, our forestry production was 5.9 million m3, a 1.1% increase compared to the 5.8 million m3 produced in the previous quarter. Sales volume increased by 1.2% from 7.6 million m3 to 7.7 million m3. Production, Purchases and Sales Volume (In Thousand m3)


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PULP BUSINESS The Adjusted EBITDA for our pulp business reached US$396.0 million during this quarter, representing a 3.0% decrease or US$12.3 million compared to the previous quarter. Adjusted EBITDA for Pulp Business (In US$ Million) 408 396 343 251 254 205 146 161 Q4 2016 Q1 2017 Q2 2017 Q3 2017 Q4 2017 Q1 2018 Q2 2018 Q3 2018 Global Pulp Demand Change Pulp sales volume in the northern hemisphere was stable during the three months ended September Q2 2018 – Q3 2018 30 2018. Considering the usual downward in the demand during the summer season, we had a decrease of 1.4% compared to the second quarter. Also, global inventories remained stable around 37-38 days, 1 or 2 days higher than the previous quarter. This was because during the first and second quarter of the year, there were relevant restrictions of raw materials affecting the Nordic countries pulp producers, forcing them to reduce their production, which was a positive scenario for the market. During the first half of the year, buyers tried to ensure inventories because prices were increasing. The Asian market, specially China, operated with more uncertainty, because of the economic situation. However, during the third quarter, demand remained stable with a perception of prudential Source: Hawkins Wright behavior. The tariffs imposed by the United States targeting products from China started during the third quarter and they affect products that use pulp as a raw material, such as packaging papers; Production and Sales Volume specialties used in the electronic industry; paper used in the production of furniture, among others. (In Thousand AdT) On the other hand, China applied tariffs of 5% on pulp products coming from the US, being fluff the most affected one. It is likely that US pulp producers will have to absorb the 5% in their prices, because it is not easy to find alternative markets to this kind of pulp and, if the pulp is diverted to other markets, the price drop could be more significant. Korean producers were going through an adverse scenario with low margins in their results, high levels of competition within the industry of commodity papers and a devaluation of the local currency. Even though the third quarter coincided with the summer holidays, the market in Europe was solid and active and the pulp demand remained stable. Pulp prices stabilized at high levels during this quarter, with no signs of deterioration. The most relevant European producers with a regional and global presence are adopting strategies to ensure their supply for 2019. This is due to a possible shortage of pulp capacity impacting the market in the next 2 to 3 years, and because of the effects of the takeover of Fibria by Suzano, (approximately 30% of short fiber pulp). In the Middle East, where Turkey is an important market for the company, demand was stable during the quarter, regardless of the devaluation of the Turkish lira. Payment conditions of some Turkish costumers were changed in order to mitigate the risk in times of instability. Pulp production during the third quarter compared to the second quarter was almost the same, decreasing only by 0.3%. There was no maintenance in our pulp mills during this quarter, but there were some production losses in our Montes del Plata mill that affected the quarter results.


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WOOD PRODUCTS BUSINESS The Adjusted EBITDA for our wood products business reached US$103.1 million during this quarter, which translates to a 1.8% decrease or US$1.9 million compared to the previous quarter. Adjusted EBITDA for Wood Product Business (In US$ Million) 116 105 103 86 94 95 87 92 Q4 2016 Q1 2017 Q2 2017 Q3 2017 Q4 2017 Q1 2018 Q2 2018 Q3 2018 Composite panel segment remained stable with sales volume increasing by 6.5% Production and Sales Volume: Panels(1) compared to the previous quarter (including both MDF and PBO products) and average 3 (In Thousand m ) price decreasing by 3.9%. The Latin American market maintained stable levels of demand and sales kept growing along the Pacific Coast with positive perspectives for the next months. During the quarter, Brazil was affected by different events: Brazilian Real devaluation, logistic restrictions and the increase in freight costs, which limited the exports. Nevertheless, local market keeps growing and there is a good economic sentiment after the results of the presidential elections. On the other hand, Argentina was affected by the Argentinean peso devaluation. Taken together with economic difficulties, the result was a lower local consumption and higher levels of exports. (2) Production and Sales Volume: Sawn Timber In the third quarter, sales in the United States and Canada were steady and we expect to (In Thousand m3) increase sales for the coming months, due to seasonality. In Mexico the exchange rate was highly fluctuating and, as a result, there was a wide difference between the imported and local product prices during the first part of the third quarter. Sawn timber sales volume increased 4.5% during the third quarter, which was offset by a decrease of 1.9% in average prices. In Japan, sales remained in a good level, although a common concern was the commercial conflict between US and China that could affect the packaging products. In Korea, sales volume increased due to new business opportunities. In China, the uncertainty of the duties definition in the US, de Renmibi (RMB) devaluation and the high levels of wood stocks, resulted in lower sales. The demand in the Middle East was also stable during the third quarter with higher supplies Production and Sales Volume: Plywood from Europe. Remanufactured wood products performance in the US improved towards (In Thousand m3) the end of the third quarter due to the effects of the trade war between the US and China, logistics restrictions and exchange rates in Brazil. Plywood demand remained stable in our main markets. In the United States and Canada, the demand remained positive, despite a slight decrease of prices due to higher local supply from Brazil and Chile. During the third quarter, local demand in Chile decreased because of seasonality the of winter. nufactured wood products, pallets 11


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CAPITAL EXPENDITURES US$ Million Q3 2018 Q2 2018 Q3 2017 YTD 2018 YTD 2017 Cash flow used to obtain control of subsidiaries or other 0.0 0.6 - 16.6 - businesses Cash flow used to purchase in associates 0.2 0.7 - 1.0 - Purchase and sale of property, plant and equipment 143.5 152.4 132.4 392.7 289.7 Purchase and sale of intangible assets 0.3 0.2 2.1 0.8 9.9 Purchase of other long-term assets 49.6 48.2 34.5 168.1 121.5 Total CAPEX 193.7 202.2 169.0 579.1 421.1 During this quarter, capital expenditures decreased by US$8.5 million or 4.2% compared to the second quarter of 2018, totaling US$193.7 million. The Grayling Project had capital expenditures of US$71.6 million during the quarter and the Dissolving Pulp Project disbursed US$11.2 million. In addition, the acquisition of Panolam’s assets located in Abany, Oregon, included a transaction of US$12.2 million. During the quarter, plantation capex amounted a total of US$49.6 million, an increase compared to the previous quarter, due to more plantations in Chile. The remaining capex pertains to sustaining business operations.


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FREE CASH FLOW During the third quarter, Free Cash Flow increased significantly by US$135.3 million compared to the previous quarter. The main reason was the absence of dividend payments this quarter compared to the US$113.8 million paid in the second quarter. Cash provided by operating activities decreased by US$12.9 million, mainly due to a higher working capital variation and a lower Adjusted EBITDA, which was compensated by a decrease in other cash outflows. Cash used by investment activities decreased slightly to US$182.5 million compared to US$198.0 million in the previous quarter. This is mainly explained by lower CAPEX and higher income from other cash inflows. In addition, cash used by financing activities during this quarter was US$0.2 million compared to US$114.6 million for the last quarter, when dividends were paid. Q3 2018 Q2 2018 Q3 2017 US$ Million Adjusted EBITDA 524.9 546.3 384.7 Working Capital Variation (74.5) (15.5) (13.9) Interest paid and received (39.4) (40.8) (50.7) (19.4) 5.8 (12.3) Income tax paid Other cash inflows (outflows) (8.8) (100.1) (61.7) Cash from Operations 382.7 395.7 246.1 Capex (193.7) (202.2) (169.0) Proceeds from investment activities 3.4 3.6 1.8 Other inflows of cash, net 7.8 0.6 6.1 Cash from (used in) Investment Activities (182.5) (198.0) (161.1) Dividends paid (0.2) (113.8) (0.6) Other inflows of cash, net (0.0) 0.8 1.2 Cash from (used in) Financing Activities - (0.2) (114.6) (0.6) Net of Proceeds and Repayments Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and (3.1) (21.4) (1.3) cash equivalents Free Cash Flow 196.9 61.6 86.9 Net Debt Variation Q2 2018 – Q3 2018 (In US$ Million)


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FINANCIAL DEBT AND CASH Arauco’s total financial debt as of September 30, 2018 reached US$4,166.5 million, a decrease of 1.1% or US$48.3 million when compared to June 30, 2018. Our consolidated net financial debt decreased 5.8% or US$211.3 million when compared with June 30 2018, while cash and cash equivalents increased by US$163.0 million. Our leverage, measured as Net Financial Debt/LTM Adjusted EBITDA, decreased compared to last quarter from 2.1x to 1.8x times, reaching the lowest since 2010. September June September In US$ Million 2018 2018 2017 Short term financial debt 502.2 496.2 629.5 Long term financial debt 3,664.3 3,718.6 3,535.3 TOTAL FINANCIAL DEBT 4,166.5 4,214.9 4,164.8 Cash and cash equivalents 734.8 571.8 485.6 NET FINANCIAL DEBT 3,431.7 3,643.0 3,679.2 LTM Adjusted EBITDA 1,872.8 1,732.6 1,286.3 Net Financial Debt and Leverage (In US$ Million) Debt by Currency Debt by Instrument


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Financial Debt Profile For the last quarter of the year, bank obligations (which include accrued interest) totaled to US$122 million, which include the following maturities: US$53.0 million loans in Montes del Plata, US$7.9 million of leasing, US$3.9 million from our United States subsidiaries, US$2.2 million in our Brazilian subsidiaries and US$13.0 thousand of credit loans in Argentina. Bond amortizations include the third amortization of the local bond BARAU-Q of US$10.4 million. Of our committed facility line for the Grayling Project, a total of US$6.0 million was disbursed during the quarter, amounting a total of US$221.0 million of the line used. During the third quarter, we refinanced the bank loan of US$200.0 million with a new final maturity in September 2023. Financial Obligation by Year as of September 30, 2018 (In US$ Million) 739 691 532 418 387 538 361 326 302 248 45 244 254 299 237 122 257 55 170 45 153 107 89 87 67 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Bank Loans Bonds & thereafter Short term debt includes accrued interest Cash Our cash position was US$734.8 million at the end of the third quarter, which was a US$163.0 million or 28.5% increase compared to the end of the second quarter of 2018. Cash provided from operating activities decreased by US$12.9 million, mainly due to lower receipts from sales by US$98.7 million and other cash receipts of US$46.1 million, offset by lower payments to suppliers and personnel. Cash provided by investing activities remained steady and cash provided by financing activities reached US$34.1 million. This was because dividends were paid during the second quarter. Cash by Currency Cash by Instrument Euro 15% Chilean Peso 8% Argentinean Peso 1% U.S. Dollar Brazilian Real 72% 4%


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THIRD QUARTER, SUBSEQUENT EVENTS AND NEWS Grayling Project The Grayling Project has a 93% advance so far. The particleboard mill located in Grayling, Michigan, U.S.A., considers an investment of approximately US$450.0 million and will have a capacity of 800,000 m3 per year. The rollout of the first panel is estimated to occur during the end of 2018. Dissolving Pulp The Dissolving Pulp Project had a 48% advance as of the end of October 2018. The investment for the project is approximately US$185 million. This project started at the end of 2017, with the ramp-up scheduled to occur at the end of 2019. Bank loan Refinancing The bank loan of US$ 200 million with maturity in September 2018 was refinanced to September 2023. Arauco extended the final maturity to a year with low financial amortizations, enabling the debt schedule to remain stable throughout the coming years. Local Bonds Issuance On October 26, 2018, Arauco issued two bonds in the local market for a total of UF 8.5 million, or approximately US$340 million. One of the bonds has a tenor of 10 years, with a yield of 2.38%. The second bond has a tenor of 25 years, with a yield of 2.88%. The purpose of these bonds is to finance part of the MAPA Project. Main contracts of the MAPA Project In October 2018, Arauco signed the contracts to acquire the main equipment for the new line of production of the MAPA project. The equipment was acquired after negotiations with the world´s two most important companies in the manufacture of equipment for the pulp sector, Andritz and Valmet, for a figure close to EUR$ 600 million. Andritz will supply the equipment for wood preparation, digestors, fiberline, evaporators, recausticing and lime kiln. The contract with Valmet considers recovery boiler, power boilers, dryer and bale handler. MIT Program Agreement In October 2018, Arauco signed an agreement with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), through the Industrial Liaison Program (ILP). The program, designed to strengthen the competitive position of companies using new technologies, will allow us to continue developing and enhancing our work in innovation. This, through participation in various activities, forums, access to research summaries, in addition to taking advantage of other MIT resources to address current challenges and anticipate future needs.


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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Income Statement In US$ Million Q3 2018 Q2 2018 Q3 2017 01-09- 2018 01-09- 2017 Revenues 1,553.3 1,559.3 1,393.4 4,577.3 3,907.0 Cost of sales (937.6) (936.5) (940.3) (2,795.6) (2,689.6) Gross profit 615.7 622.9 453.0 1,781.7 1,217.4 Other income 35.2 29.2 42.2 101.7 123.2 Distribution costs (147.1) (135.3) (138.3) (414.8) (390.4) Administrative expenses (140.7) (140.9) (123.7) (423.2) (371.2) Other expenses (17.7) (16.8) 8.2 (51.3) (193.0) Financial income 4.8 2.6 3.3 12.1 15.7 Financial costs (52.8) (51.4) (54.1) (155.9) (171.8) Share of profit (loss) of associates and joint ventures accounted for using equity 4.7 18.2 7.0 28.7 18.6 method Exchange rate differences (6.0) (17.3) 2.9 (22.3) 2.7 Income before income tax 295.9 311.1 200.6 856.6 251.2 Income tax (75.2) (72.9) (52.2) (199.9) (64.0) Net income 220.7 238.2 148.4 656.6 187.2 Profit attributable to parent company 220.8 238.4 148.4 657.1 186.8 Profit attributable to non-parent company (0.1) (0.2) (0.0) (0.4) 0.4


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Balance Sheet In US$ Million Q3 2018 Q2 2018 Q3 2017 Cash and cash equivalents 734.8 571.8 485.6 Other financial current assets 2.2 2.4 3.0 Other current non-financial assets 135.2 182.2 157.9 Trade and other receivables-net 989.8 937.6 888.3 Related party receivables 5.6 6.3 6.5 Inventories 948.5 913.4 775.1 Biological assets, current 296.1 267.4 312.3 Tax assets 20.7 19.9 41.1 Non-Current Assets classified as held for sale 5.7 3.3 2.9 Total Current Assets 3,138.5 2,904.3 2,672.7 Other non-current financial assets 52.6 51.3 27.8 Other non-current and non-financial assets 139.3 141.3 122.2 Non-current receivables 18.7 18.3 15.2 Investments accounted through equity method 369.0 367.7 361.7 Intangible assets 84.9 86.8 90.6 Goodwill 65.1 65.9 76.0 Property, plant and equipment 6,971.4 6,950.7 6,985.1 Biological assets, non-current 3,363.6 3,422.5 3,514.6 Deferred tax assets 8.5 8.9 7.6 Total Non-Current Assets 11,073.0 11,113.5 11,200.7 TOTAL ASSETS 14,211.5 14,017.8 13,873.4 Other financial liabilities, current 504.6 497.7 629.9 Trade and other payables 584.3 572.4 600.8 Related party payables 10.9 10.8 14.7 Other provisions, current 0.4 2.0 0.4 Tax liabilities 143.2 80.9 9.8 Current provision for employee benefits 6.1 6.0 5.5 Other non-financial liabilities, current 314.8 222.3 153.8 Total Current Liabilities 1,564.3 1,392.1 1,415.0 Other non-current financial liabilities 3,676.2 3,729.7 3,573.0 Other provisions, non-current 32.7 32.9 37.4 Deferred tax liabilities 1,443.4 1,470.5 1,604.4 Non-current provision for employee benefits 70.1 69.1 64.0 Other non-financial liabilities, non-current 106.2 102.5 64.2 Total Non-Current Liabilities 5,328.6 5,404.7 5,343.0 Non-parent participation 36.5 37.4 44.9 Net equity attributable to parent company 7,282.1 7,183.6 7,070.5 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 14,211.5 14,017.8 13,873.4


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Cash Flow Statement US$ Million Q3 2018 Q2 2018 Q3 2017 FY 2018 FY 2017 Receipts from sales of goods and rendering of 1,517.8 1,616.6 1,347.6 4,442.1 4,036.6 services Other cash receipts (payments) 8.5 54.5 42.5 133.1 162.9 Payments of suppliers and personnel (less) (1,124.1) (1,239.5) (1,076.6) (3,596.3) (3,277.8) Interest paid and received (39.4) (40.8) (50.7) (121.4) (155.1) Income tax paid (19.4) 5.8 (12.3) 8.2 (25.8) Other (outflows) inflows of cash, net 39.4 (0.9) (4.5) (3.9) (8.7) Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities 382.7 395.7 246.1 861.9 732.1 Capital Expenditures (193.7) (202.2) (169.0) (579.1) (421.1) Other investment cash flows 11.2 4.2 7.9 20.4 15.8 Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities (182.5) (198.0) (161.1) (558.8) (405.3) Proceeds from borrowings 161.0 188.0 218.9 445.5 296.6 Repayments of borrowings (194.9) (171.5) (333.0) (462.8) (669.4) Dividends paid (0.2) (113.8) (0.6) (114.7) (61.1) Other inflows of cash, net 0.0 (0.8) 1.2 (0.7) 1.3 Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities (34.1) (98.1) (113.5) (132.7) (432.6) Total Cash Inflow (Outflow) of the Period 166.1 99.6 (28.5) 170.4 (105.8) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash (3.1) (21.4) 1.3 (25.5) (0.8) equivalents Cash and Cash equivalents at beginning of the period 571.8 493.7 512.7 589.9 592.3 Cash and Cash Equivalents at end of the Period 734.8 571.8 485.6 734.8 485.6


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

 

    Celulosa Arauco y Constitución, S.A.
                    (Registrant)
Date: November 28, 2018     By:  

/s/ Matías Domeyko Cassel

    Name:   Matías Domeyko Cassel
    Title:   Chief Executive Officer