6-K 1 ara012_6k.htm FORM 6-K

 

 

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 August, 2024

 

Commission File Number 33-99720

 

 

 

ARAUCO AND CONSTITUTION PULP INC.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

 

 

El Golf 150

Fourteenth Floor

Santiago, Chile

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

 

 

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

 

Form 20-F  x                 Form 40-F  ¨

 

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Yes  ¨                 No  x

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

ARAUCO AND CONSTITUTION PULP INC

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Item Page
     
1. Ratio analysis of the interim consolidated financial statements 1
2. Interim consolidated statements of financial position 6
3. Interim consolidated statements of profit or loss 8
4. Interim consolidated statements of comprehensive income 9
5. Interim consolidated statements of changes in equity 10
6. Interim consolidated statements of cash flow 11
7. Notes to the interim consolidated financial statements Annex: Press Release 12

 

   

 

  

CELULOSA ARAUCO Y CONSTITUCION S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited consolidated financial statements
June 30, 2024
Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

RATIO ANALYSIS OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

1. ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

 

a)Statement of financial position

 

The principal components of assets and liabilities at the end of each period are as follows:

 

  06-30-2024  12-31-2023  Variation
Assets  ThU.S.$  ThU.S.$  ThU.S.$
Current assets   4,467,049    4,175,578    291,471 
Non-current assets   13,503,787    13,734,786    (230,999)
Total assets   17,970,836    17,910,364    0.34%

 

  06-30-2024  12-31-2023  Variation
Liabilities  ThU.S.$  ThU.S.$  ThU.S.$
Current liabilities   2,464,571    2,071,742    392,829 
Non-current liabilities   7,587,121    7,829,593    (242,472)
Non–controlling interests   6,683    6,583    100 
Equity attributable to parent company   7,912,461    8,002,446    (89,985)
Total net equity and liabilities   17,970,836    17,910,364    0.34% 

 

As of June 30, 2024, total assets increased MU.S.$ 60 compared to December 31, 2023, equivalent to a 0.34% variation. This variation was driven mainly by an increase in cash and cash equivalents and inventories which were offset by a lower balance of trade and other current receivables and property, plant and equipment.

 

In turn, total liabilities increased by MU.S.$ 150 principally driven by increases in financial liabilities and non-financial liabilities by provision of minimum dividend.

 

The main financial and operational indicators related to the statement of financial position as of the dates and for the periods indicated below are as follows:

 

Liquidity ratios  06-30-2024  12-31-2023
Current liquidity (current assets / current liabilities)   1.81    2.02 
Acid ratio ((current assets-inventories, biological assets) / current liabilities)   1.04    1.16 

 

Debt indicators  06-30-2024  12-31-2023
Debt to equity ratio (total liabilities / equity)   1.27    1.24 
Short-term debt to total debt (current liabilities / total liabilities)   0.25    0.21 
Long-term debt to total debt (non-current liabilities / total liabilities)   0.75    0.79 

 

   06-30-2024  06-30-2023
Financial expenses coverage ratio (earnings before  taxes + interest expense / interest expense)   1.72    (0.08)

 

Activity ratio  06-30-2024  12-31-2023
Inventory turnover-time (cost of sales / inventories + current biological assets)   2.40    2.66 
Inventory turnover-time (excluding biological assets) (Cost of sales /inventory)   3.02    3.31 
Inventory permanence-days ((inventories + biological assets) /cost of sales)   149.94    135.50 
Inventory permanence-days (excluding biological assets) (inventory / cost of sales)   119.10    108.89 

 

As of June 30, 2024, the short-term debt to total debt ratio represented 25% of total liabilities (21% as of December 31, 2023).

 

Our financial expenses coverage ratio increased from (0.08) to 1.72, mainly due to the profits before taxes generated for the six-months period ended June 30, 2024, compared to the losses before taxes generated in the same period of 2023.

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CELULOSA ARAUCO Y CONSTITUCION S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited consolidated financial statements
June 30, 2024
Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

b)Statement of profit or loss

 

Profit before income tax

 

We recorded a profit before income tax of approximately MU.S.$ 148 compared to a loss of approximately MU.S.$ 186 in the same period of 2023. The variation of MU.S.$ 334 is explained by the factors described in the following table:

 

Item  MU.S.$
Gross profit (loss)   358 
Distribution and administrative expenses   24 
Other income and expenses   (5)
Others   (43)
Net change in profit (loss) before income tax   334 

 

The main indicators related to the accounts in our statements of profit or loss and the details of revenues and operation costs are as follows:

 

Revenues 

06-30-2024

ThU.S.$

 

06-30-2023

ThU.S.$

Pulp   1,667,745    1,235,160 
Wood   1,521,166    1,613,038 
Other   360    19| 
Total revenues   3,189,271    2,848,389 

 

Sales costs 

06-30-2024

ThU.S.$

 

06-30-2023

ThU.S.$

Wood   471,999    457,689 
Forestry work and other services   317,640    322,307 
Depreciation and amortization   292,493    255,901 
Other operating costs   1,130,497    1,193,762 
Total sales costs   2,212,629    2,229,659 

 

Profitability index 

06-30-2024 

 

12-31-2023 

Profitability on equity   3.54    (4.41)
Profitability on assets   1.57    (2.04)
Return on operating assets   4.17    (0.30)

 

Profitability ratios 

06-30-2024

 

06-30-2023 

Earnings per share (U.S.$) (1)   1.1694    (0.8410)
Profit after tax (ThU.S.$) (2)   140,864    (101,417)
Gross profit (loss) (ThU.S.$)   976,642    618,730 
Finance costs (ThU.S.$)   (206,186)   (172,569)

 

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

 

EBITDA 

06-30-2024

ThU.S.$

 

06-30-2023

ThU.S.$

Profit (loss)   140,864    (101,417)
Finance costs   206,186    172,569 
Finance income   (38,609)   (50,959)
Income tax expense   7,304    (84,119)
EBIT   315,745    (63,926)
Depreciation and amortization   323,750    320,198 
EBITDA   639,495    256,272 
Cost at fair value of the harvest   216,919    206,446 
Gain from changes in fair value of biological assets   (25,767)   (108,687)
Gains (losses) on exchange difference on translation   13,281    43,600 
Others*   15,343    16,906 
Adjusted EBITDA   859,271    414,537 

 

*This net amount in 2023 corresponds mainly to forest fires, and in 2024 it corresponds mainly to adjustments of obsolescence and assets impairments.
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CELULOSA ARAUCO Y CONSTITUCION S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited consolidated financial statements
June 30, 2024
Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

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 the 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. MARKET SITUATION

 

Turnover for Q2 of 2024 increased by 34% compared to the same period of 2023. This can be explained by an increase in sales volumes and an increase in sales prices. On a cumulative basis for the first semester of the year, turnover for 2024 was higher by 28% when compared to the same period of 2023, due to higher sales volumes, although slightly offset by a decrease in prices. The increased volume occurred mainly due to greater production volumes.

 

Overall, during Q2 of 2024, we witnessed a more stable and cautious market compared to Q1 of 2024. Regarding markets, we began to see an increase in the net price differences between Europe and China, with higher net prices in Europe. Global inventories of short and long fiber pulp increased slightly during the quarter.

 

In China, the pulp market is stable. Customers in all industries have tried to pass on pulp price increases to final products; however, it has not been possible to materialize such increases. This inability to materialize the above increases was due to the excess capacity in the production of paper in this market, which has caused a decrease in the operating rates of some mills. Pulp inventories in the various ports are stable, but below average. As regards pulp prices, the price of both fibers increased at the beginning of Q2, and then stabilized towards the end of the period.

 

In Europe, Q2 began with a highly positive demand for pulp, but, nevertheless, throughout the quarter, the market deteriorated, mainly with customers in the printing and writing paper industry. Paper manufacturers have seen a decrease in demand for their paper, which has, in turn, generated a decrease in pulp demand. The Tissue industry has managed to maintain good demand in anticipation to the summer season in the northern hemisphere. The supply of long fiber pulp continued to be affected by operating problems in some plants. Additionally, towards the end of the quarter, we saw a higher spot supply of short fiber. Short fiber prices increased by approximately 10% during the quarter.

 

The Textile Pulp market remained stable and balanced between supply and demand during Q2 of 2024, which is a positive sign, as this is a period of low seasonality. Customers in the viscose market have maintained stable operating rates and low viscose inventories. Textile Pulp prices throughout the quarter remained stable.

 

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CELULOSA ARAUCO Y CONSTITUCION S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited consolidated financial statements
June 30, 2024
Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

Production for Q2 of 2024 was 25% higher than production for the same period of 2023. This can be explained by two main factors, namely: first, the scheduled shutdown of the Valdivia mill between April 2023 and August 2023, as required to change the equipment that had caught fire; and, second, the progressive increase of the commissioning of Arauco’s Line 3, which began in January 2023.

 

Wood Products Business

 

Sawn timber

 

For sawn timber, the first semester of the year was marked by two major events that affected sales and revenues: (i) a strike that occurred in Puerto Coronel and lasted from the end of March until mid-June, and (ii) the closure of a sawmill due to supply issues; this sawmill accounted for a little more than 10% of production. As for the markets, they continue to show the effects of low economic activity, low construction, high interest rates, etc. However, given a generalized worse supply, an increase in prices is being managed, which we believe will continue during the Q3. For the upcoming months, we believe that global demand will continue to be restrained; however, the lower supply and the consequent improvement in prices will also remain constant. Turnover should be favored by the normalization of the logistics situation in Chile during Q3.

 

In Remanufacturing in the U.S., an improvement in prices was observed during this second quarter, but sales continued sluggish when compared to the same period of 2023. Interest rates remain high in the U.S. and, therefore, the construction and renovations sectors are affected and, moreover, the high pressure from Asian and Latin American competitors persists. Positive seasonality and logistical issues in Asia and Latin America will cause the market to improve towards the end of Q2 and Q3 of 2024.

 

Plywood

 

The second quarter of 2024 displayed better sales than the same quarter of 2023. Generally speaking, markets have responded well mainly to a lower supply from many regions in the world, such as, Brazil, Chile or Europe. However, in view of the logistical problems in export sales, sales in the Chilean market - which also had a shortage - were able to increase significantly, making the comparison to 2023 a positive one. Q3 will likely remain positive as exports to important markets such as the United States and Europe continue to normalize.

 

Panels (MDF, PB, Melamine)

 

This second quarter of 2024 and the first six months of the year showed a drop in sales. Larger markets, such as Brazil, slowed down, while there was a global excess supply of MDF, and logistical problems that affected our exports, among other issues. An improvement is expected for Q3. In some local markets, we can observe an upturn, as in Brazil or the United States, along with the normalization of logistics in Chile, which, together with less competition from Asia due to logistical increases, should also help.

 

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CELULOSA ARAUCO Y CONSTITUCION S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited consolidated financial statements
June 30, 2024
Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

4. ANALYSIS OF CASH FLOW

 

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

 

  

06-30-2024

ThU.S.$

 

06-30-2023

ThU.S.$

Positive (negative) Cash flow          
Net cash flows from (used in) operating activities   623,891    149,286 
           
Cash flows from (used in) financing activities:   275,833    681,883 
 Share issue   519    —   
 Obtaining and paying borrowings and bonds   304,306    997,806 
 Payments of lease liabilities   (28,233)   (26,982)
 Dividends paid   (240)   (282,690)
 Others   —      (6,251)
Cash flows from (used in) investment activities:   (586,196)   (725,243)
 Purchase and sale of property, plant and equipment   (317,319)   (488,569)
 Purchase and sale of biological assets   (196,790)   (212,818)
 Purchase and sale of intangible assets   (2,117)   (2,773)
 Additions (disposals), investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates   (87,236)   —   
 Dividends received   2,371    543 
 Others   14,895    (21,626)
Positive (negative) net cash flow   314,047    105,926 

 

Our cash flow from operating activities increased to MU.S.$624 for the current period, presenting a positive variation of MU.S.$475 compared to the previous period (positive balance of MU.S.$149 for the same period in 2023), resulting mainly from higher collections of accounts receivable, less payments to suppliers and higher compensation received for forestry and industrial claims offset by higher margin call payments (derivative contracts).

 

The cash flow from financing activities showed a positive balance of MU.S.$276 for the current period (compared to the positive balance of MU.S.$682 for the same period in 2023). This was mainly due to (i) a decrease in borrowings received, and (ii) an increase of payments of liabilities for borrowings, offset by higher dividends payments in 2023.

 

Regarding the cash flow from investment activities, the negative balance of MU.S.$586 of the current period compared to a negative balance of MU.S.$725 for the same period of 2023, is mainly due to a decrease in payment for purchases of property, plants and equipment, which was partially offset by payments for purchases companies in Uruguay (50%).

 

5. MARKET RISK ANALYSIS

 

In respect of the economic risks resulting from interest rate variations, the Company maintained, as of June 30, 2024, a ratio of fixed rate debt to total consolidated debt of approximately 86,7%, which we believe is consistent with industry standards.

 

Regarding variations in prices of pulp and forestry products, the Company does not participate in futures trading, which allows it to maintain one of the lowest cost structures in the industry and have these risks bounded.

 

The Company and most of its subsidiaries maintain their accounting records and prepare their financial statements in U.S. dollars. Most of their revenues (and accordingly accounts receivable) are denominated in U.S. dollars, and most financial liabilities are either denominated in U.S. dollars or are covered by exchange rate swaps. As a result, exposure to exchange rate fluctuations has decreased significantly.

 

The consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2024 include a detailed analysis of the risks associated with the business of Arauco (see Note 23).

 

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CELULOSA ARAUCO Y CONSTITUCION S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited consolidated financial statements
June 30, 2024
Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

 

   Note  06-30-2024  12-31-2023
      ThU.S.$  ThU.S.$
          
Assets               
Current assets               
Cash and cash equivalents   5-23    861,149    570,008 
Other current financial assets   23    27,758    45,604 
Other current non-financial assets   25    292,785    240,254 
Trade and other current receivables   23    887,805    997,902 
Accounts receivable from related companies   13-23    4,031    2,616 
Current inventories   4    1,528,218    1,399,846 
Current biological assets   20    387,338    370,957 
Current tax assets   6    76,383    119,031 
Total current assets other than assets or disposal groups classified as held for sale        4,065,467    3,746,218 
Non-current assets or disposal groups classified as held for sale   22    401,582    429,360 
Total current assets        4,467,049    4,175,578 
Non-current assets               
Other non-current financial assets   23    24,448    33,512 
Other non-current non-financial assets   25    99,830    106,174 
Non-current receivables   23    87,054    101,501 
Investments accounted for using equity method   15-16    408,618    423,611 
Intangible assets other than goodwill   19    59,792    66,431 
Goodwill   17    53,758    55,891 
Property, plant and equipment   7    9,491,866    9,607,116 
Right of use assets   8    583,755    600,361 
Non-current biological assets   20    2,589,284    2,651,622 
Deferred tax assets   6    105,382    88,567 
Total non-current assets        13,503,787    13,734,786 
Total assets        17,970,836    17,910,364 

 

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

 

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Unaudited consolidated financial statements
June 30, 2024
Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION (continued)

 

   Note  06-30-2024  12-31-2023
      ThU.S.$  ThU.S.$
          
Equity and liabilities               
Liabilities               
Current liabilities               
Other current financial liabilities   23    1,470,428    1,082,525 
Current lease liabilities   8-23    37,758    47,242 
Trade and other current payables   23    674,265    760,455 
Accounts payable to related companies   13-23    10,191    6,958 
Other short-term provisions   18    2,061    3,905 
Current tax liabilities   6    29,640    13,318 
Current provisions for employee benefits   10    6,722    7,863 
Other current non-financial liabilities   25    141,905    50,148 
Total current liabilities other than liabilities included in disposal groups classified as held for sale        2,372,970    1,972,414 
 Liabilities included in disposal groups classified as held for sale   22    91,601    99,328 
Total current liabilities        2,464,571    2,071,742 
Non-current liabilities               
Other non-current financial liabilities   23    5,388,049    5,521,568 
Non-current lease liabilities   8-23    505,833    512,140 
Non-current payables        40,502    50,577 
Non-current accounts payable to related companies   13-23    26,295    22,981 
Other long-term provisions   18    33,388    28,651 
Deferred tax liabilities   6    1,464,045    1,543,624 
Non-current provisions for employee benefits   10    78,379    86,462 
Other non-current non-financial liabilities   25    50,630    63,590 
Total non-current liabilities        7,587,121    7,829,593 
Total liabilities        10,051,692    9,901,335 
Equity               
Issued capital   3    803,618    803,618 
Retained earnings        8,071,683    8,034,963 
Other reserves        (962,840)   (836,135)
Equity attributable to parent company        7,912,461    8,002,446 
Non-controlling interests        6,683    6,583 
Total equity        7,919,144    8,009,029 
Total equity and liabilities        17,970,836    17,910,364 

 

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

 

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CELULOSA ARAUCO Y CONSTITUCION S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited consolidated financial statements
June 30, 2024
Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PROFIT OR LOSS

 

   Note  January - June  April - June
      2024  2023  2024  2023
      ThU.S.$  ThU.S.$  ThU.S.$  ThU.S.$
Statements of profit or loss               
                
Revenue   9    3,189,271    2,848,389    1,534,416    1,408,918 
Cost of sales   3    (2,212,629)   (2,229,659)   (1,064,373)   (1,195,648)
 Gross profit (loss)        976,642    618,730    470,043    213,270 
Other income   3    66,215    234,776    48,313    159,180 
Distribution costs   3    (334,863)   (333,120)   (167,690)   (172,200)
Administrative expenses   3    (285,229)   (311,093)   (146,648)   (161,244)
Other expense by function   3    (83,854)   (247,597)   (50,077)   (38,618)
Profit (loss) from operating activities        338,911    (38,304)   153,941    388 
Finance income   3    38,609    50,959    16,558    28,182 
Finance costs   3    (206,186)   (172,569)   (105,078)   (92,423)
Share of profit (loss) of associates and joint ventures accounted for using equity method   3-15    (9,885)   17,978    (2,078)   10,115 
Gains (losses) on exchange differences on translation        (13,281)   (43,600)   (798)   (19,904)
Profit (loss) before income tax        148,168    (185,536)   62,545    (73,642)
Income tax (expense) benefit   6    (7,304)   84,119    (22,014)   26,527 
Net profit (loss)        140,864    (101,417)   40,531    (47,115)
Net profit attributable to                         
Net profit (loss) attributable to parent company        140,881    (101,315)   40,581    (47,152)
Net profit (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests        (17)   (102)   (50)   37 
Net profit (loss)        140,864    (101,417)   40,531    (47,115)
                          
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share (in U.S.$ per share)                         
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations        1.1693858    (0.8409674)   0.3368435    (0.3913862)
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share        1.1693858    (0.8409674)   0.3368435    (0.3913862)

 

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

 

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CELULOSA ARAUCO Y CONSTITUCION S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited consolidated financial statements
June 30, 2024
Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

   Note  January - June  April - June
      2024  2023  2024  2023
      ThU.S.$  ThU.S.$  ThU.S.$  ThU.S.$
                
Net profit (loss)        140,864    (101,417)   40,531    (47,115)
Components of other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to profit or loss before tax:                         
Remeasurements of defined benefit plans                         
Other comprehensive income before tax gains losses on remeasurements of defined benefit plans   10    (571)   (4,271)   (2,841)   (4,019)
Other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to profit or loss before tax        (571)   (4,271)   (2,841)   (4,019)
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    (142,791)   102,897    (115,807)   61,355 
Other comprehensive income before tax exchange differences on translation        (142,791)   102,897    (115,807)   61,355 
Cash flow hedges                         
Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, before tax   23    8,630    (29,698)   (18,070)   10,700 
Reclassification adjustments on cash flow hedges, before tax   23    (2,916)   209    (2,916)   209 
Other comprehensive income before tax cash flow hedges        5,714    (29,489)   (20,986)   10,909 
Share of other comprehensive income of associates and joint ventures accounted for using equity method that will be reclassified to profit or loss before tax                         
Share of other comprehensive income of associates and joint ventures accounted for using equity method that will be reclassified to profit or loss before tax        1,025    (655)   2,804    (1,533)
Share of other comprehensive income of associates and joint ventures accounted for using equity method that will be reclassified to profit or loss before tax        1,025    (655)   2,804    (1,533)
Other Comprehensive income that will be reclassified to profit or loss before tax        (136,052)   72,753    (133,989)   70,731 
Income tax relating to components of other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to profit or loss before tax                         
Income tax relating to remeasurements of defined benefit plans of other comprehensive income   6    154    1,153    767    1,085 
Income tax relating to components of other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to profit or loss before tax        154    1,153    767    1,085 
Income tax relating to components of other comprehensive income that will be reclassified to profit or loss before tax                         
Income tax relating to exchange differences on translation of other comprehensive income        2,187    —      134    —   
Income tax relating to cash flow hedges of other comprehensive income   6    (1,528)   7,792    1,927    (4,370)
Income tax relating to share of other comprehensive income of associates and joint ventures accounted for using equity method that will be reclassified to profit or loss        (214)   (22)   (262)   323 
Income tax relating to components of other comprehensive income that will be reclassified to profit or loss        445    7,770    1,799    (4,047)
Other comprehensive income (loss)        (136,024)   77,405    (134,264)   63,750 
Total comprehensive income (loss)        4,840    (24,012)   (93,733)   16,635 
                          
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to                         
Comprehensive income (loss), attributable to owners of parent company        5,156    (23,910)   (93,713)   16,453 
Comprehensive income (loss), attributable to non-controlling interests        (316)   (102)   (20)   182 
Total comprehensive income (loss)        4,840    (24,012)   (93,733)   16,635 

 

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

 

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Unaudited consolidated financial statements
June 30, 2024
Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

  

  06-30-2024 

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 01-01-2024   803,618    (840,877)   (64,952)   (37,364)   107,058    (836,135)   8,034,963    8,002,446    6,583    8,009,029 
Changes in Equity:                                                  
Comprehensive income                                                  
Net profit   —      —      —      —      —      —      140,881    140,881    (17)   140,864 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax   —      (140,305)   4,186    (417)   811    (135,725)   —      (135,725)   (299)   (136,024)
Comprehensive income   —      (140,305)   4,186    (417)   811    (135,725)   140,881    5,156    (316)   4,840 
Equity issue   —      —      —      —      —      —      —      —      631    631 
Dividends   —      —      —      —      —      —      (91,620)   (91,620)   (137)   (91,757)
Increase (decrease) through transfers and other changes equity   —      —      —      —      9,020    9,020    (9,020)   —      —      —   
Increase (decrease) due to changes in the participation of subsidiaries that do not involve loss of control   —      —      —      —      —      —      (3,521)   (3,521)   (78)   (3,599)
Changes in equity   —      (140,305)   4,186    (417)   9,831    (126,705)   36,720    (89,985)   100    (89,885)
Closing balance at 06-30-2024   803,618    (981,182)   (60,766)   (37,781)   116,889    (962,840)   8,071,683    7,912,461    6,683    7,919,144 

 

06-30-2023 

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 01-01-2023   803,618    (1,097,329)   (10,112)   (35,374)   93,091    (1,049,724)   8,500,901    8,254,795    5,189    8,259,984 
Changes in Equity:                                                  
Comprehensive income                                                  
Net profit   —      —      —      —      —      —      (101,315)   (101,315)   (102)   (101,417)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax   —      102,897    (21,697)   (3,118)   (677)   77,405    —      77,405    —      77,405 
Comprehensive income   —      102,897    (21,697)   (3,118)   (677)   77,405    (101,315)   (23,910)   (102)   (24,012)
Dividends   —      —      —      —      —      —      (92,719)   (92,719)   (59)   (92,778)
Increase decrease through transfers and other changes equity   —      —      —      —      11,981    11,981    (11,981)   —      —      —   
Increase (decrease) due to changes in the participation of subsidiaries that do not involve loss of control   —      —      —      —      —      —      (598)   (598)   596    (2)
Changes in equity   —      102,897    (21,697)   (3,118)   11,304    89,386    (206,613)   (117,227)   435    (116,792)
Closing balance at 06-30-2023   803,618    (994.432)   (31,809)   (38,492)   104,395    (960,338)   8,294,288    8,137,568    5,624    8,143,192 

 

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

 

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CELULOSA ARAUCO Y CONSTITUCION S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited consolidated financial statements
June 30, 2024
Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

   January - June
   2024  2023
   ThU.S.$  ThU.S.$
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS      
Cash flows from (used in) operating activities          
Classes of cash receipts from operating activities          
Receipts from sales of goods and rendering of services   3,251,207    3,064,943 
Receipts from rents and subsequent sales of such assets   10,606    1,933 
Other cash receipts from operating activities   483,707    340,703 
Classes of cash payments          
Payments to suppliers for goods and services   (2,483,629)   (2,616,551)
Payments to and on behalf of employees   (320,506)   (404,957)
Payments to manufacture or acquire assets held for rental to others and subsequently held for sale   (2,158)   (4,711)
Other cash payments from operating activities   (154,654)   (69,312)
Interest paid   (183,315)   (145,848)
Interest received   41,497    57,324 
Income taxes (paid) refunded   (19,795)   (74,752)
Other inflows (outflows) of cash, net   931    514 
Net cash flow from (used in) operating activities   623,891    149,286 
           
Cash flows from (used in) investing activities          
           
Cash flow used in obtaining control of subsidiaries or other businesses   (72,038)   —   
Cash flow used in the purchase of non-controlling interests   (3,600)   —   
Other cash receipts from sale equity or debt instruments from other entities   5,161    —   
Other cash payments to acquire equity or debt instruments from other entities   (14,882)   —   
Other cash payments to acquire interest in joint ventures   (1,877)   —   
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment   18,223    1,225 
Purchase of property, plant and equipment   (335,542)   (489,794)
Proceeds from sales of intangible assets   —      122 
Purchase of intangible assets   (2,117)   (2,895)
Proceeds from other long-term assets   3,404    3,615 
Purchase of other long-term assets   (200,194)   (216,433)
Dividends received   2,371    543 
Other inflows (outflows) of cash, net   14,895    (21,626)
Cash flows from (used in) investing activities   (586,196)   (725,243)
           
Cash flows from (used in) financing activities          
           
Proceeds from issuing shares   519    —   
Total proceeds from borrowings   972,847    1,407,023 
 Proceeds from long-term borrowings   —      885,649 
 Proceeds from short-term borrowings   972,847    521,374 
Repayments of borrowings   (668,541)   (409,217)
Payments of lease liabilities   (28,233)   (26,982)
Dividends paid   (240)   (282,690)
Other inflows (outflows) of cash, net   —      (6,251)
Cash flows from (used in) financing activities   276,352    681,883 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents before effect of exchange rate changes   314,047    105,926 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   (22,906)   (8,512)
Net increase (decrease) of cash and cash equivalents   291,141    97,414 
Cash and cash equivalents, at the beginning of the period   570,008    667,207 
Cash and cash equivalents, at the end of the period   861,149    764,621 

 

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

 

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CELULOSA ARAUCO Y CONSTITUCION S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited consolidated financial statements
June 30, 2024
Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

NOTES TO the INTERIM consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2024 and 2023 and as of DECEMBER 31, 2023

 

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. As it is an issuer of publicly offered securities (bonds), these are registered in the Securities Registry (the “Registry”) of the Chilean Commission for the Financial Market (“CMF”), and the Company is therefore subject to the supervision of said Commision. 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 and wood products.

 

As of June 30, 2024, Arauco is controlled by Empresas Copec S.A., tax identification number 90.690.000-9, which owns 99.999916% 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.

 

Moreover, Empresas Copec S.A. is controlled by the public corporation AntarChile S.A., tax identification number 96.556.310-5, which owns 60.8208% of Empresas Copec S.A. Furthermore, the ultimate shareholders of AntarChile S.A. and, consequently, of Empresas Copec S.A., are Mr. Roberto Angelini Rossi, tax identification number 5.625.652-0, and Mrs. Patricia Angelini Rossi, tax identification number 5.765.170-9.

 

Arauco’s interim consolidated financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis.

 

Presentation of interim consolidated financial statements

 

The interim consolidated financial statements presented by Arauco are comprised by the following:

 

-Interim consolidated statements of financial position as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
-Interim consolidated statements of profit or loss for the periods ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.
-Interim consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the periods ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.
-Interim consolidated statements of changes in equity for the periods ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.
-Interim consolidated statements of cash flows for the periods ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.
-Explanatory disclosures (notes).

 

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CELULOSA ARAUCO Y CONSTITUCION S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited consolidated financial statements
June 30, 2024
Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

Period covered by the interim consolidated financial statements

 

As of June 30, 2024 and 2023 and for the period ended as of December 31, 2023.

 

Date of approval of the 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. 718 on August 13, 2024.

 

Abbreviations used in this report:

 

IFRS - International Financial Reporting Standards

IASB - International Accounting Standards Board

IAS - International Accounting Standards

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

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

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

ICMS – Tax movement of inventories and services (Brazil)

ThCLP$ - Thousands of Chilean pesos

ThR$ - Thousands of Brazilian real

 

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 reportable segment, although total sales include a mix of domestic and exports sales, prices of the products are established in U.S. dollars, which is also the case for the cost structure of the related raw materials.

 

In relation to the cost of sales, although labor and services costs are generally billed and paid in local currency, these costs are not as significant as the costs of raw materials, which are driven mainly by global markets and therefore, influenced mostly by the U.S. dollar.

 

The currency used to finance operations is mainly the U.S. dollar.

 

The presentation currency of the consolidated financial statements is the U.S. dollar. Figures on these consolidated financial statements are presented in thousands of rounded U.S. dollar (ThU.S.$).

 

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CELULOSA ARAUCO Y CONSTITUCION S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited consolidated financial statements
June 30, 2024
Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

Summary of significant accounting policies

 

a)Basis for preparation of the consolidated financial statements

 

These 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.

 

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

 

- 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.

 

The measurement of the fair value of the biological assets is determined using a discounted cash flow model. Our cash flow projections include significant judgments and assumptions relating to discount rates, estimated growth of the forests and sales margins. This valuation is performed on the basis of each identifiable farm block and for each type of tree. The main considerations used to calculate the valuation of forest plantations and a sensitivity analysis are presented in Note 20.

 

- Litigation and contingencies

 

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

 

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CELULOSA ARAUCO Y CONSTITUCION S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited consolidated financial statements
June 30, 2024
Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

c)Consolidation

 

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

 

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

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

c) rights arising from other contractual arrangements; and

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

 

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

 

Consolidation of an investee shall begin from the date the investor obtains control of the investee and cease when the investor loses control of the investee. An entity includes the income and expenses of an acquired or sold subsidiary in the 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 consolidated financial statements of subsidiaries in order to ensure compliance with Arauco's accounting policies.

 

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CELULOSA ARAUCO Y CONSTITUCION S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited consolidated financial statements
June 30, 2024
Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

All intercompany transactions and unrealized gains and losses from subsidiaries have been fully eliminated from these consolidated financial statements and non-controlling interest is presented in the consolidated statement of financial position within equity.

 

The 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, Mexican pesos, Canadian dollars, Chilean pesos and Argentine pesos as their functional currencies. For consolidation purposes, the financial statements of those subsidiaries have been prepared in accordance with IFRS and translated as indicated in Note 1 (e) (ii).

 

The subsidiaries non-controlling interests in profits or losses and in the equity are presented separately in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, in the consolidated statement of changes in equity and in the consolidated statement of financial position respectively.

 

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 personnel responsible for making such decisions are the Executive Vice-president and the Chief Executive Officer who are the highest authorities for making decisions and are supported by the Vice-presidents of each segment.

 

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

 

·Pulp
·Wood products

 

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

 

e)Functional currency

 

(i)Functional currency

 

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

 

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CELULOSA ARAUCO Y CONSTITUCION S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited consolidated financial statements
June 30, 2024
Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

(ii)Translation to the presentation currency of Arauco

 

For the purposes of presenting 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 consolidated 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-on-hand, deposits held on demand at financial entities 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 and amortized cost.

 

Arauco does not have financial assets at 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 at the time of their initial recognition.

 

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CELULOSA ARAUCO Y CONSTITUCION S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited consolidated financial statements
June 30, 2024
Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

(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, adding or subtracting the transaction costs that are 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 interest (“SPPI”) over the amount of the outstanding principal.

 

Subsequent measurement

 

Financial instruments are subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss or amortized cost.

 

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 Interest”.

 

a) Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss: these instruments are subsequently measured at fair value. Net earnings and losses, including income from interest 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 consolidated statements of profit or loss, 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 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. Borrowings 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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CELULOSA ARAUCO Y CONSTITUCION S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited consolidated financial statements
June 30, 2024
Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

Arauco measures accumulated losses in a quantity equivalent to expected credit losses during the lifelong commitment. Expected credit losses are based on contractual cash flow differences based on the allowance of each contract and the cash 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 consolidated statements of profit or loss. 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 distribution cost.

 

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 consolidated statement of profit or loss.

 

Financial liabilities are initially recognized at fair value, and in the case of borrowings, 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, lease liabilities, as well as the borrowings included in other current and non-current financial liabilities.

 

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CELULOSA ARAUCO Y CONSTITUCION S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited consolidated financial statements
June 30, 2024
Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

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, 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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CELULOSA ARAUCO Y CONSTITUCION S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited consolidated financial statements
June 30, 2024
Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

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 measured at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined using the weighted average cost method.

 

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

 

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

 

Biological assets are transferred to inventories when forests are harvested.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

j)Non-current assets held for sale

 

Arauco 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 consolidated statements of financial position are the subject of active sale efforts which are estimated to be highly probable.

 

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.

 

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CELULOSA ARAUCO Y CONSTITUCION S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited consolidated financial statements
June 30, 2024
Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

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.

 

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 consolidated statements of profit or loss.

 

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CELULOSA ARAUCO Y CONSTITUCION S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited consolidated financial statements
June 30, 2024
Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

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.

 

If the acquisition cost is lower than the fair value of the net assets of the associate acquired, the difference is recognized directly in statement of profit or loss in line other gains (losses).

 

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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CELULOSA ARAUCO Y CONSTITUCION S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited consolidated financial statements
June 30, 2024
Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

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 relationships

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

 

n)Goodwill

 

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

 

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

 

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CELULOSA ARAUCO Y CONSTITUCION S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited consolidated financial statements
June 30, 2024
Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

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 in subsidiaries Arauco Canada Ltd. and Arauco do Brasil S.A., generated on subsidiaries acquisitions whose functional currency is different from the functional currency of the parent company and presentation of these consolidated financial statements, are translated into U.S. dollars at the closing exchange rate.

 

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 IFRS 16 for recognizing leases in a manner consistent with contracts with similar features and akin circumstances.

 

At the beginning of a contract, Arauco assesses whether the contract is, or if it contains, a lease. A contract is, or contains, a lease if it transfers the right to control the use of a given asset for a certain period of time, in exchange for consideration.

 

As of the initial date for recording a lease, Arauco, as lessee, recognizes an asset by the right of use at cost.

 

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CELULOSA ARAUCO Y CONSTITUCION S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited consolidated financial statements
June 30, 2024
Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

The cost of the asset for right of use comprises:

 

-The amount of the initial measurement of the lease liability. This measurement is at present value of the payments for leases that have not been disbursed as of that date. Payments for leases are discounted using the incremental interest rate for financial borrowings;
-Payments for leases performed prior to or as of the initiation date, minus the lease incentives that have been received;
-The initial direct costs incurred by the lessee; and
-An estimation of the costs to be incurred by the lessee when dismantling and eliminating the underlying asset, restoring the location where the same is located, or restoring the underlying asset to the condition required under the terms and conditions of the lease, unless such costs are incurred in order to produce inventories. The lessee assumes obligations stemming from such costs either at the commencement date, or as a result of having used the underlying asset during a specific period.

 

After the initial recognition date, Arauco, as lessee, recognizes its asset for right of use by applying the cost model, minus the accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, and adjusted for remeasurement of the liability for lease.

 

At the beginning, Arauco in the capacity of lessee, recognizes the lease liability at present value of the lease payments that have not been disbursed as of that date. Lease payments are discounted using the incremental interest rate for financial borrowings.

 

After the initial recognition date, Arauco, as lessee, recognizes a liability for leases by increasing the book value, so as to reflect the interest over the liability for lease, reducing the amount in order to reflect the payments for leases that have been performed and once again recognizing the book value, so as to reflect the remeasurement and also to reflect the essential fixed payments for leases that have been revised.

 

Arauco presents the assets by right of use in the consolidated statement of financial position and are further disclosed in Note 8. Likewise, lease liabilities are presented in the consolidated statement of financial position and further disclosed in Note 23.

 

IFRS 16 maintains substantially the accounting requirements of the lessor from IAS 17. Therefore, Arauco has continued to classify its leases as operational or financial, as the case may be.

 

Income from operating leases in which Arauco is the lessor are recognized on a straight-line basis during the term of the lease. Initial direct costs are added to the book value of the underlying asset and are recognized as expenses during the term of the lease on the same basis as the lease income. Leased assets are included within the statement of financial position, in property, plant and equipment. Arauco did not make adjustments with respect to assets that maintains as a lessor, as a result of IFRS 16 adoption.

 

When assets are leased under a financial lease, the present value of lease payments are recognized as financial accounts receivable. The difference between the gross receivable and the present value of such amount, is recognized as financial return on capital.

 

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CELULOSA ARAUCO Y CONSTITUCION S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited consolidated financial statements
June 30, 2024
Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

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 its relative reasonable values, payments and considerations associated with the lease, from the rest of the elements incorporated into the contract.

 

q)Biological assets

 

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

 

The measurement of the fair value of the biological assets is determined using a discounted cash flow model. Our cash flow projections include significant judgments and assumptions relating to discount rates, estimated growth of the forests and sales margins. 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 statements of profit or loss.

 

r)Income taxes

 

The tax liabilities are recognized in the 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.

 

Deferred taxes are recognized in accordance with the standards established in IAS 12 - Income Tax.

 

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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CELULOSA ARAUCO Y CONSTITUCION S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited consolidated financial statements
June 30, 2024
Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

s)Provisions

 

Provisions are recognized when the Company has a present obligation, legal or constructive, as a result of past events, under which, it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation; and when 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 valued at fair value of the consideration received or to be received, derived from them. Arauco analyses and takes under consideration all relevant facts and circumstances to apply the five-step model established under IFRS 15 to customer contracts: (i) identify the contract, (ii) identify the performance obligations, (iii) determine the transaction price, (iv) allocate the transaction price, and (v) recognize revenue. Additionally, Arauco evaluates the incremental costs of obtaining a contract and the costs incurred to comply with a contract. Arauco recognizes revenues when the steps established in IFRS have been satisfactorily complied with.

 

Accounts receivable are recognized when control over goods or services has been transferred to the customer, because at this point of the time collection is unconditional and the passage of time is only needed to receive payment.

 

(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. Revenue from the sale of goods are recognized when there is no obligation unsatisfied that could affect the customer’s acceptance of the product. The delivery is effective when the products are sent to the specific location, the risks of obsolescence and loss have been transferred to the customer and when Arauco has objective evidence that all acceptance criteria have been satisfied.

 

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.

 

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CELULOSA ARAUCO Y CONSTITUCION S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited consolidated financial statements
June 30, 2024
Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

“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.

 

(ii)Revenue recognition from rendering of services

 

Revenue from the rendering of services is recognized as long as the performance obligation have been satisfied.

 

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.

 

There is no significant financing component, given that sales are made with a reduced average collection period, which is in line with market practice.

 

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 consolidated financial statements.

 

u)Minimum dividend

 

The statutes of the Company provide that for the purposes of the annual distribution of the net income of each year, it will be up to the Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting annually to determine the part of said profits that will be distributed as a dividend to the shareholders. Such determination will be made by the Board without being subject to the minimum of 30% established in article No. 79 of the Chilean Corporations Law No. 18,046, on Public Limited Companies, and may agree to the distribution of a lower percentage.

 

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CELULOSA ARAUCO Y CONSTITUCION S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited consolidated financial statements
June 30, 2024
Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

The current policy, stablished by the directors, is that an amount equivalent to the 40% of the distributable net income for each fiscal year will be distributed as dividends. Nevertheless, the Board of Directors may decide to distribute and pay dividends to the shareholders, to the extent that it expects the year to finalize with positive results and that the Company’s liquidity allows such distribution and payment.

 

v)Earning per share

 

Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing the net profit for the period attributable to the parent company by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period, excluding the average number of shares in the Company held by a subsidiary, if such circumstance exists. Arauco has not performed any type of transaction with a potential dilutive effect that would cause diluted earnings per share to be different from basic earnings per share.

 

w)Impairment

 

Non-financial assets

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

 

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.

 

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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 the consolidated statement of 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.

 

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.

 

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y)Employee vacations

 

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

 

This obligation is presented in line item “Trade and other current payables” in the consolidated statements of financial position.

 

z)Recent accounting pronouncements

 

a) Standards, interpretations and amendments that are mandatory for the first time for annual periods beginning on January 1, 2024:

 

Amendments and

improvements

Content Mandatory application
for annual periods
beginning on or after
IAS 1 Presentation of financial statements January 1, 2024
  Clarifies that liabilities are classified as current or non-current depending on the rights that exist at the end of the reporting period. The classification is not affected by the entity's expectations or events after the reporting date (for example, the receipt of a waiver or a breach of agreement). The amendment also clarifies what IAS 1 means when it refers to the "settlement" of a liability. The amendment should be applied retrospectively in accordance with IAS 8.  
     
IAS 1 International tax reform - pillar two model rules January 1, 2024
  These amendments clarify how conditions with which an entity must comply within twelve months after the reporting period affect the classification of a liability. The amendments also aim to improve information an entity provides related to liabilities subject to these conditions.  
     
IFRS 16 Leases on sale and leaseback January 1, 2024
  These amendments include requirements for sale and leaseback transactions in IFRS 16 to explain how an entity accounts for a sale and leaseback after the date of the transaction. Sale and leaseback transactions where some or all the lease payments are variable lease payments that do not depend on an index or rate are most likely to be impacted.  
     
IAS 7 and IFRS 7 Supplier finance arrangements January 1, 2024
  These amendments require disclosures to enhance the transparency of supplier finance arrangements and their effects on a company’s liabilities, cash flows and exposure to liquidity risk.  

 

The adoption of the standards, amendments and interpretations described in the table above have not had a significant impact on Arauco’s consolidated financial statements during its initial application period.

 

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

 

Amendments and

improvements

Content Mandatory application
for annual periods
beginning on or after
IAS 21 Lack of Exchangeability January 1, 2025
  An entity is impacted by the amendments when it has a transaction or an operation in a foreign currency that is not exchangeable into another currency at a measurement date for a specified purpose.  
     
IFRS 9 and IFRS 7 Classification and Measurement of Financial Instruments January 1, 2026
  Clarify the requirements, give the guidance, add new disclosures for certain instruments.  
     
IFRS 18 Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements January 1, 2027
  This is the new standard on presentation and disclosure in financial statements, with a focus on updates to the statement of profit or loss.  
     
IFRS 19 Subsidiaries without Public Accountability: Disclosures January 1, 2027
  An eligible subsidiary applies the requirements in other IFRS Accounting Standards except for the disclosure requirements and instead applies the reduced disclosure requirements in IFRS 19.  

 

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June 30, 2024
Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

Arauco estimates that the adoption of the standards, amendments and interpretations described in the table above will not have a significant impact on Arauco’s consolidated financial statements during its initial application period, except for the new IFRS 18 standard that will modify the current presentation of the Income Statement.

 

NOTE 2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES, CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

 

Changes to accounting policies

 

As of June 30, 2024, there had been no changes in the accounting policies with respect to the 2023 financial year.

 

Changes to accounting estimates

 

As of June 30, 2024, there had been no changes in the methodologies for calculating the accounting estimates with respect to the 2023 financial year.

 

NOTE 3. DISCLOSURE OF OTHER INFORMATION

 

a)Disclosure of information on issued capital

 

As of June 30, 2024, the shareholders composition according to the amount of shares owned was as follows:

 

Shareholders  Shares   % 
Empresas Copec S.A.   120,474,249    99.99991616%
AntarChile S.A.   101    0.00008384%
    120,474,350    100.00000000%

 

At the date of these interim consolidated financial statements the share capital of Arauco was ThU.S.$ 803,618.

 

100% of Capital corresponds to ordinary shares.

 

    06-30-2024   12-31-2023
Description of shares by type of capital in ordinary shares™  

100% of Capital corresponds

to ordinary shares

Number of authorized shares by type of capital in ordinary Shares     120,474,350
Nominal value of shares by type of capital in ordinary shares     U.S.$ 6.6704 per share
Amount of capital in shares by type of ordinary shares that constitute capital     ThU.S.$ 803,618
      06-30-2024     12-31-2023
Number of shares issued and fully paid by type of capital in ordinary shares     120,474,350

 

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b)Dividends paid

 

On May 10, 2023, a definitive dividend of ThU.S.$ 279,622 was paid according to the extraordinary dividend policy distribution of 50% of the distributable net profit after discounting the payment made in December 2022 of ThU.S.$ 183,971.

 

The amount of ThU.S.$ 91,620 presented in the interim consolidated statement of changes in equity for the period ended June 30, 2024, contains the minimum dividend provision. As of December 31, 2023 there was no minimum dividend provision for the period 2023, due to the result was loss.

 

See Note 26 for details.

 

Dividends paid detail, ordinary shares    
Dividends paid  Definitive dividend 
Classes of shares for which there are dividends paid  Ordinary shares without series 
Date of dividends paid  05-10-2023 
Amount of dividends  ThU.S.$ 279,622 
 Number of shares on which pay dividends   120,474,350 
 Dividend per shares    U.S.$ 2.321007 

 

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 of Arauco’s subsidiaries whose functional currency is other than Arauco’s presentation currency.

 

Reserves of cash flow hedges

 

The hedging reserve corresponds to the part of the net gains or losses of derivatives financial instruments that qualify as cash flow hedges, in force in Arauco at the end of each period/fiscal year.

 

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 legal reserves and other comprehensive income of investments in associates and joint agreements.

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

 

d)Other items in the interim consolidated 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 six-months period ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:

 

   January - June   April - June 
   2024   2023   2024   2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Classes of Other Income                
Total Other Income   66,215    234,776    48,313    159,180 
Gain from changes in fair value of biological assets (Note 20) (1)   25,767    108,687    20,856    56,065 
Net income from insurance compensation   11,661    74,247    7,929    73,947 
Revenue from export promotion   565    449    290    206 
Lease income   2,267    6,589    1,313    4,494 
Gain on sales of assets   4,123    5,135    2,991    2,480 
Access easement   -    122    -    122 
Recovery of tax credits   -    3,692    -    3,692 
Compensations received   43    6,417    43    5,781 
Gain on sales of permanent investments   3    -    3    - 
Reversal of impairment loss assets   289    6,562    -    1,262 
Reimbursement provisions (legal and others)   1,772    11,026    865    1,109 
Other operating income   19,725    11,850    14,023    10,022 
                     
Classes of Other Expenses by function                    
Total Other Expenses by function   (83,854)   (247,597)   (50,077)   (38,618)
Depreciation for leased assets   (1,208)   (694)   (604)   (694)
Provision legal expenses   (4,786)   (6,703)   (2,214)   (4,393)
Impairmert provision for property, plant and equipment, provision for inventory obsolescence, withdrawals and others   (14,844)   (5,533)   (12,068)   (2,009)
Operating expenses related to restructuring or from plants stoppage or closed   (17,650)   (180,912)   (9,858)   (40,766)
Expenses related to projects   (11,192)   (3,578)   (6,127)   (2,635)
Loss by leasses   (746)   -    (137)   - 
Loss of asset sales   (5,385)   (3,920)   (2,629)   (3,026)
Loss and repair of assets   (1,914)   (8,387)   (1,902)   (73)
Loss of forest due to fires   (2,377)   (20,025)   (1,050)   22,843 
Other Taxes   (13,388)   (11,413)   (7,727)   (4,945)
Research and development expenses   (822)   (2,056)   (439)   (886)
Fines, readjustments and interest   (531)   (683)   (319)   (78)
Loss on sale of permanent investments   (20)   -    -    - 
Loss of tax credits   (1,084)   (735)   (324)   (688)
Other expenses   (7,907)   (2,958)   (4,679)   (1,268)
                     
Classes of Finance Income                    
Total Finance Income   38,609    50,959    16,558    28,182 
Finance income by mutual funds - term deposits   29,083    43,167    11,660    24,285 
Finance income resulting from derivatives   2    -    -    - 
Other finance income   9,524    7,792    4,898    3,897 
                     
Classes of Finance Costs                    
Total Finance Costs   (206,186)   (172,569)   (105,078)   (92,423)
Interest expense, Bank borrowings   (47,641)   (33,373)   (23,217)   (21,273)
Interest expense, Bonds   (106,994)   (105,834)   (54,548)   (53,543)
Interest expense resulting from derivatives   (19,070)   (8,780)   (10,291)   (5,426)
Interest expense for right-of-use (1)   (13,689)   (6,670)   (6,789)   (3,544)
Other finance costs   (18,792)   (17,912)   (10,233)   (8,637)
                     
Share of profit (loss) of associates and joint ventures accounted for using equity method                    
Total   (9,885)   17,978    (2,078)   10,115 
Investments in associates (2)   (6,343)   1,947    (3,119)   1,765 
Investments in joint ventures   (3,542)   16,031    1,041    8,350 

 

(1)In 2024, it considers impacts of assets and liabilities held for sale (Brazil).
(2)This line includes effects of the investment of Arauco Forest Brasil S.A., that it owns in Forestal Vale do Corisco S.A.

 

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June 30, 2024
Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

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

 

   January – June   April - June 
Cost of sales (*)  2024   2023   2024   2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Timber   471,999    457,689    201,348    247,525 
Forestry labor costs and other services   317,640    322,307    161,038    171,476 
Depreciation and amortization   280,741    243,601    134,949    142,535 
Depreciation for right of use   11,752    12,300    6,311    5,593 
Maintenance costs   166,164    175,040    85,854    93,676 
Chemical costs   307,649    323,616    152,696    165,131 
Sawmill costs   55,764    57,702    24,938    31,649 
Other raw materials   144,402    141,716    75,272    77,425 
Other indirect costs   104,494    115,413    53,262    59,403 
Energy and fuel   129,373    133,399    62,757    70,476 
Cost of electricity   23,377    33,786    14,064    18,833 
Staff expenses   199,274    213,090    91,884    111,926 
Total   2,212,629    2,229,659    1,064,373    1,195,648 

 

(*)Total amount is comprised of the cost of inventory sales for ThU.S.$2,152,295 as of June 30, 2024 (ThU.S.$2,177,028 as of June 30, 2023) and the cost of rendering services for ThU.S.$60,334 as of June 30, 2024 (ThU.S.$52,631 as of June 30, 2023).

 

   January - June   April - June 
Distribution costs  2024   2023   2024   2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Selling costs   16,534    19,868    8,050    9,867 
Commissions   8,246    6,478    3,741    3,364 
Insurance   2,850    4,198    1,609    2,292 
Provision for doubtful accounts   174    507    178    31 
Other selling costs   5,264    8,685    2,522    4,180 
Shipping and freight costs   318,329    313,252    159,640    162,333 
Port services   32,726    31,030    18,860    15,982 
Freights   254,598    251,513    125,108    129,780 
Depreciation for right of use   669    551    335    276 
Shipping internment, warehousing, stowage, customs and other costs   30,336    30,158    15,337    16,295 
Total   334,863    333,120    167,690    172,200 

 

   January - June   April - June 
Administrative expenses  2024   2023   2024   2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Wages and salaries   110,180    125,614    56,268    59,844 
Marketing, advertising, promotion and publications expenses   6,736    6,435    3,715    3,232 
Insurances   25,555    22,374    11,978    12,333 
Depreciation and amortization   21,600    20,851    10,798    12,561 
Depreciation for right of use   3,460    3,647    1,738    1,866 
Computer services   16,900    20,605    8,381    13,651 
Lease of offices, other property and vehicles   3,770    3,677    2,193    1,818 
Donations, contributions, scholarships   3,415    4,805    1,774    2,812 
Fees (legal and technical advisors)   16,189    18,217    8,081    9,944 
Property taxes, city permits and rights   15,976    18,242    10,575    11,822 
Cleaning services, security services and transportation   11,548    14,710    5,857    7,588 
Third-party variable services (maneuvers, logistics)   20,005    20,284    10,049    9,022 
Basic services (electricity, telephone, water)   3,751    4,106    1,930    1,984 
Maintenance and repair   3,309    3,591    1,651    1,401 
Seminars, courses, training materials   1,648    1,541    630    855 
Travels, clothing and safety equipment, environmental expenses, audits and others   21,187    22,394    11,030    10,511 
Total   285,229    311,093    146,648    161,244 

 

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June 30, 2024
Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

NOTE 4. INVENTORIES

 

   06-30-2024   12-31-2023 
Components of inventory  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Raw materials   184,218    141,554 
Production supplies   203,253    202,924 
Work in progress   79,644    84,644 
Finished goods   801,267    721,267 
Spare parts   259,836    249,457 
Total inventories   1,528,218    1,399,846 

 

Inventories recognized as cost of sales as of June 30, 2024 were ThU.S.$2,152,295 (ThU.S.$2,177,028 as of June 30, 2023).

 

In order to have inventories recorded at net realizable value, inventories are subject to evaluations and obsolescence provision recognition as of June 30, 2024, a net increase of inventories was recognized associated with a lower provision of ThU.S.$4,273 (ThU.S.$103,520 as of June 30, 2023). As of June 30, 2024, the amount of provision arises to the sum of ThU.S.$106,458 (ThU.S.$110,731 as of December 31, 2023).

 

As of June 30, 2024, there were inventory write-offs of ThU.S.$138 (ThU.S.$1,876 as of June 30, 2023) which are presented in the interim consolidated statements of profit or loss within cost of sales.

 

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, no inventories were pledged as security.

 

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NOTE 5. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

   06-30-2024   12-31-2023 
Components of Cash and Cash Equivalents  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Cash on hand   74    60 
Balances with Banks   514,695    337,973 
Short-term deposits   241,678    99,167 
Mutual funds   103,642    132,808 
Repurchase agreement   1,060    - 
Total   861,149    570,008 

 

The risk classification of the Company’s mutual funds as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is shown below.

 

  

06-30-2024

ThU.S.$

  

12-31-2023

ThU.S.$

 
AAAfm   81,812    83,712 
No classification   21,830    49,096 
Total Mutual Funds   103,642    132,808 

 

Changes in financial liabilities

 

        06-30-2024  
        Bank borrowings     Hedging liabilities     Bonds and promissory notes     Other financial liabilities, Total  
        ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$  
Opening balance January 1     1,499,051       108,004       4,997,038       6,604,093  
  (+) Borrowings obtained     972,847       -       -       972,847  
Cash flows   (-) Borrowings paid     (643,858 )     (2,916 )     (21,767 )     (668,541 )
  (-) Interest paid     (49,275 )     (17,145 )     (103,642 )     (170,062 )
                                     
(+) Accrued interest         47,216       18,590       103,039       168,845  
(+/-) Exchange rate difference         (13,418 )     -       (82,800 )     (96,218 )
(+/-) Changes in fair value         -       64,831       -       64,831  
(+/-) Other movements         (21,540 )     -       4,222       (17,318 )
Closing balance         1,791,023       171,364       4,896,090       6,858,477  

 

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June 30, 2024
Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

   12-31-2023 
   Bank borrowings   Hedging liabilities   Bonds and promissory notes   Other financial liabilities, Total 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Opening balance January 1   940,677    76,686    4,513,459    5,530,822 
  (+) Borrowings obtained   1,594,613    -    531,994    2,126,607 
  (-) Borrowings paid   (1,070,319)   (1,633)   (46,204)   (1,118,156)
Cash flows  (-) Commissions paid   (473)   -    (5,776)   (6,249)
  (-) Interest paid   (71,995)   (33,711)   (202,497)   (308,203)
(+) Accrued interest   78,703    34,190    205,238    318,131 
(+/-) Exchange rate difference   15,395    -    (2,899)   12,496 
(+) Business combination   395    -    -    395 
(+/-) Changes in fair value   -    32,472    -    32,472 
(+/-) Other movements   12,055    -    3,723    15,778 
 Closing balance   1,499,051    108,004    4,997,038    6,604,093 

 

   Lease liabilities                 
   06-30-2024   12-31-2023                 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$                 
Opening balance January 1   559,382    264,224                 
Cash flows  (-) Borrowings paid   (28,233)   (73,806)                
  (-) Interest paid   (13,253)   (20,114)                
(+) Accrued interest   13,283    20,445                 
(+/-) Inflation adjustment   (30)   (404)                
(+/-) Exchange rate difference   (3,451)   (521)                
(+) Business combination   -    134                 
(-) Decrease through transfer to liabilities included in disposal groups classified as held for sale   -    (18,795)                
(+) Increase due to new leases liabilities   67,565    376,259                 
(+/-) Other movements   (51,672)   11,960                 
Closing balance   543,591    559,382                 

 

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June 30, 2024
Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

NOTE 6. INCOME TAXES

 

The tax rates applicable in the countries in which Arauco operates are 27% in Chile, 35% in Argentina, 30% in Mexico, 34% in Brazil, 25% in Uruguay and 21% in the United States (federal tax rate).

 

Deferred tax assets

 

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

 

   06-30-2024   12-31-2023 
Deferred tax assets  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Deferred tax assets relating to liabilities provisions   12,573    14,008 
Deferred tax assets relating to investments (*)   66,267    78,061 
Deferred tax assets relating to post-employment benefits   23,231    25,726 
Deferred tax assets relating to property, plant and equipment   84,509    80,410 
Deferred tax assets relating to impairment provision   11,424    12,319 
Deferred tax assets relating to financial instruments   78,683    82,535 
Deferred tax assets relating to tax loss carryforward   240,808    233,466 
Deferred tax assets relating to biological assets   2,180    - 
Deferred tax assets relating to inventories   23,806    25,011 
Deferred tax assets relating to provisions for income   24,560    16,807 
Deferred tax assets relating to allowance for doubtful accounts   2,467    2,384 
Deferred tax assets relating to intangible revaluation   89    35 
Deferred tax assets relating to other deductible temporary differences   61,462    39,067 
Total deferred tax assets   632,059    609,829 
Offsetting presentation   (526,677)   (521,262)
Net effect   105,382    88,567 
(*)See explanatory text in note 22

 

Certain subsidiaries of Arauco mainly in Chile and Brazil, 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 the deferred tax assets recorded. The total amount of these tax losses is ThU.S.$974,629 (ThU.S.$ 956,949 as of December 31, 2023).

 

In addition, as of the closing date of these interim consolidated financial statements, there are ThU.S.$240,552 (ThU.S.$ 251,396 as of December 31, 2023) of non-recoverable tax losses mainly from subsidiaries in the United States and Netherlands. 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:

 

   06-30-2024   12-31-2023 
Deferred tax liabilities  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Deferred tax liabilities relating to property, plant and equipment   1,374,248    1,415,101 
Deferred tax liabilities relating to financial instruments   22,304    26,766 
Deferred tax liabilities relating to biological assets   441,846    475,592 
Deferred tax liabilities relating to inventory   69,340    57,619 
Deferred tax liabilities relating to prepaid expenses   38,396    36,837 
Deferred tax liabilities relating to intangible   9,506    10,420 
Deferred tax liabilities relating to other taxable temporary differences   35,082    42,551 
Total deferred tax liabilities   1,990,722    2,064,886 
Offsetting presentation   (526,677)   (521,262)
Net effect   1,464,045    1,543,624 

 

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June 30, 2024
Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

The effect of this period in current and deferred tax liabilities related to financial hedging instruments corresponds to a debit of ThU.S.$1,528 as of June 30, 2024 (credit of ThU.S.$7,792 as of December 31, 2023), which is presented net in reserves for cash flow hedges in the interim consolidated statement of changes in equity.

 

Reconciliation of deferred tax assets and liabilities

 

Deferred tax assets 

Opening

balance

01-01-2024

ThU.S.$

  

Deferred tax

income

(expenses)

ThU.S.$

  

Deferred tax of

items

charged

to equity

ThU.S.$

  

Increase

(decrease)

business

combination

ThU.S.$

  

Increase

(decrease)

net exchange

differences

ThU.S.$

  

Closing

balance

06-30-2024

ThU.S.$

 
Deferred tax assets relating to liabilities provisions   14,008    (843)   -    -    (592)   12,573 
Deferred tax assets relating to investments   78,061    (13,981)   2,187    -    -    66,267 
Deferred tax assets relating to post-employment benefits   25,726    (2,647)   154    -    (2)   23,231 
Deferred tax assets relating to property, plant and equipment   80,410    4,167    -    447    (515)   84,509 
Deferred tax assets relating to impairment provision   12,319    361    -    -    (1,256)   11,424 
Deferred tax assets relating to financial instruments   82,535    124    (2,661)   -    (1,315)   78,683 
Deferred tax assets relating to tax loss carryforward   233,466    10,139    -    -    (2,797)   240,808 
Deferred tax assets relating to biological assets   -    2,180    -         -    2,180 
Deferred tax assets relating to inventories   25,011    (1,028)   -    -    (177)   23,806 
Deferred tax assets relating to provisions for income   16,807    7,751    -    -    2    24,560 
Deferred tax assets relating to allowance for doubtful accounts   2,384    90    -    -    (7)   2,467 
Deferred tax assets relating to intangible revaluation   35    54    -    -    -    89 
Deferred tax assets relating to other deductible temporary differences   39,067    23,732    -    -    (1,337)   61,462 
Total deferred tax assets   609,829    30,099    (320)   447    (7,996)   632,059 

 

Deferred tax liabilities 

Opening

balance

01-01-2024

ThU.S.$

  

Deferred tax

(income)

expenses

ThU.S.$

  

Deferred tax of

items

charged

to equity

ThU.S.$

  

Increase

(decrease)

business

combination

ThU.S.$

  

Increase

(decrease)

net exchange

differences

ThU.S.$

  

Closing

balance

06-30-2024

ThU.S.$

 
Deferred tax liabilities relating to property, plant and equipment   1,415,101    (34,409)   -    -    (6,444)   1,374,248 
Deferred tax liabilities relating to financial instruments   26,766    (3,330)   (1,133)   -    1    22,304 
Deferred tax liabilities relating to biological assets   475,592    (35,816)   -    2,451    (381)   441,846 
Deferred tax liabilities relating to inventory   57,619    11,765    -    -    (44)   69,340 
Deferred tax liabilities relating to prepaid expenses   36,837    1,559    -    -    -    38,396 
Deferred tax liabilities relating to intangible   10,420    78    -    -    (992)   9,506 
Deferred tax liabilities relating to other taxable temporary differences   42,551    (5,428)   -    -    (2,041)   35,082 
Total deferred tax liabilities   2,064,886    (65,581)   (1,133)   2,451    (9,901)   1,990,722 

 

 Deferred tax assets 

Opening

balance

01-01-2023

ThU.S.$

  

Deferred tax

income

(expenses)

ThU.S.$

  

Deferred tax

of items

charged
to equity

ThU.S.$

  

Increase

(decrease)

business

combination

ThU.S.$

  

Decrease

due to

classification

to held for sale

ThU.S.$

  

Increase

(decrease)

net exchange

differences

ThU.S.$

  

Closing

balance

12-31-2023

ThU.S.$

 
Deferred tax Assets relating to liabilities provisions   17,896    (3,993)   -    -    (280)   385    14,008 
Deferred tax Assets relating to investments   -    (57,110)   135,171    -    -    -    78,061 
Deferred tax Assets relating to post-employment benefits   25,904    (924)   736    -    -    10    25,726 
Deferred tax Assets relating to property, plant and equipment   45,919    34,370    -    -    -    121    80,410 
Deferred tax Assets relating to impairment provision   13,517    (1,907)   -    -    -    709    12,319 
Deferred tax Assets relating to financial instruments   53,347    15,191    17,397    -    (3,986)   586    82,535 
Deferred tax Assets relating to tax loss carryforward   110,526    121,522    -    3,516    (3,387)   1,289    233,466 
Deferred tax Assets relating to inventories   20,942    4,047    -    -    (50)   72    25,011 
Deferred tax Assets relating to provisions for income   9,941    6,859    -    -    -    7    16,807 
Deferred tax Assets relating to allowance for doubtful accounts   2,472    (90)   -    -    -    2    2,384 
Deferred tax Assets relating to intangible revaluation   1,466    (1,055)   -    -    (457)   81    35 
Deferred tax Assets relating to other deductible temporary differences   25,777    12,887    -    -    (239)   642    39,067 
Total deferred tax assets   327,707    129,797    153,304    3,516    (8,399)   3,904    609,829 

 

 Deferred tax liabilities 

Opening

balance

01-01-2023

ThU.S.$

  

Deferred tax

(income)

expenses

ThU.S.$

  

Deferred tax

of items

charged
to equity

ThU.S.$

  

Increase

(decrease)

business

combination

ThU.S.$

  

Decrease

due to

classification

to held for sale

ThU.S.$

  

Increase

(decrease)

net exchange

differences

ThU.S.$

  

Closing

balance

12-31-2023

ThU.S.$

 
Deferred tax liabilities relating to property, plant and equipment   1,421,116    4,372    -    -    (15,638)   5,251    1,415,101 
Deferred tax liabilities relating to financial instruments   27,806    1,173    (2,213)   -    -    -    26,766 
Deferred tax liabilities relating to biological assets   527,988    2,157    -    -    (60,167)   5,614    475,592 
Deferred tax liabilities relating to inventory   56,531    1,059    -    -    -    29    57,619 
Deferred tax liabilities relating to prepaid expenses   37,760    (891)   -    -    -    (32)   36,837 
Deferred tax liabilities relating to intangible   10,173    (311)   -    -    -    558    10,420 
Deferred tax liabilities relating to other taxable temporary differences   23,237    18,224    -    208    -    882    42,551 
Total deferred tax liabilities   2,104,611    25,783    (2,213)   208    (75,805)   12,302    2,064,886 

 

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Unaudited consolidated financial statements
June 30, 2024
Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

Temporary differences

 

The following tables summarize the deductible and taxable temporary differences:

 

Detail of classes of deferred tax temporary differences  06-30-2024   12-31-2023 
   Deductible   Taxable   Deductible   Taxable 
   difference   difference   difference   difference 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Deferred tax assets   391,251    -    376,363    - 
Deferred tax assets - tax loss carryforward   240,808    -    233,466    - 
Deferred tax liabilities   -    1,990,722    -    2,064,886 
Total   632,059    1,990,722    609,829    2,064,886 

 

Detail of temporary difference income and loss amounts   

January – June

    April - June 
    2024    2023    2024    2023 
    ThU.S.$    ThU.S.$    ThU.S.$    ThU.S.$ 
Deferred tax assets (*)   19,734    33,145    8,018    18,930 
Deferred tax assets - tax loss carryforward (*)   8,502    105,571    6,348    22,705 
Deferred tax liabilities (*)   60,987    114    2,737    19,126 
Total   89,223    138,830    17,103    60,761 

 

(*)Includes deferred tax expenses related to temporary differences (ThU.S.$ 4,819 as of June 30, 2024), and tax losses (ThU.S.$ 1,637 as of June 30, 2024) generated by Brazilian companies classified as held for sale, see Note 22.

 

Income tax expense

 

Income tax expense consists of the following:

 

   January - June   April - June 
Income tax composition  2024   2023   2024   2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Current income tax expense   (99,477)   (58,490)   (36,683)   (37,137)
Tax benefit arising from tax credit used to reduce current tax expense   -    8,894    1,721    7,062 
Prior period current income tax adjustments   (2,065)   (10,539)   (2,032)   (10,354)
Other current benefit tax (expenses)   5,015    5,424    (2,123)   6,195 
Current tax expense, net   (96,527)   (54,711)   (39,117)   (34,234)
                     
Deferred tax expense relating to origination and reversal of temporary differences (*)   80,721    33,259    10,755    38,056 
Tax benefit arising from tax credits used to reduce deferred tax expense (*)   8,502    105,571    6,348    22,705 
Total deferred tax benefit (expense), net   89,223    138,830    17,103    60,761 
Total income tax benefit (expense)   (7,304)   84,119    (22,014)   26,527 

 

(*)Includes deferred tax expenses related to temporary differences (ThU.S.$4,819 as of June 30, 2024), and tax losses (ThU.S.$1,637 as of June 30, 2024) generated by Brazilian companies classified as held for sale, see Note 22.

 

The following table presents the current income tax expense detailed by foreign and domestic (Chile) companies as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

 

   January – June   April - June 
   2024   2023   2024   2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Foreign current income tax expense   (78,133)   (39,284)   (33,527)   (22,971)
Domestic current income tax expense   (18,394)   (15,427)   (5,590)   (11,263)
Total current income tax expense   (96,527)   (54,711)   (39,117)   (34,234)
                     
Foreign deferred tax benefit (expense) (*)   85,234    10,842    22,354    10,442 
Domestic deferred tax benefit (expense)   3,989    127,988    (5,251)   50,319 
Total deferred tax benefit (expense)   89,223    138,830    17,103    60,761 
                     
Total income tax benefit (expense)   (7,304)   84,119    (22,014)   26,527 

 

(*)Includes deferred tax expenses (ThU.S.$6,456 as of June 30, 2024) generated by Brazilian companies classified as held for sale, see Note 22.

 

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June 30, 2024
Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

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

 

The reconciliation of income tax expense is as follows:

 

   January – June   April - June 
Reconciliation of income tax from statutory rate to effective tax rate  2024   2023   2024   2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Statutory domestic (Chile) income tax rate   27%   27%   27%   27%
Tax expense at statutory tax rate   (40,005)   50,095    (16,887)   19,884 
Tax effect of foreign tax rates   6,395    (396)   5,018    (555)
Tax effect of income exempt from taxation   28,416    73,256    15,090    41,015 
Tax effect of not deductible expenses   (33,380)   (36,216)   (22,259)   (29,797)
Tax rate effect of previously unrecognized tax loss   -    -    1,721    3,271 
Tax effect of a new evaluation of deferred tax assets (*)   42,087    (509)   10,483    (825)
Tax effect of tax provided in excess in prior periods   (2,065)   (10,539)   (2,032)   (10,354)
Other tax rate effects (**)   (8,752)   8,428    (13,148)   3,888 
Total adjustments to tax expense at applicable tax rate   32,701    34,024    (5,127)   6,643 
Tax benefit (expense) at effective tax rate   (7,304)   84,119    (22,014)   26,527 

 

(*)Includes tax effect due to inflation adjustment on Argentine tax bases.
(**)This line mainly includes the tax effect generated by the exchange difference in the conversion of tax bases with local currency other than the functional currency.

 

Arauco has evaluated the potential impact derived from the implementation of the so-called “GloBE or Pillar 2 Rules”, whereby multinational groups are required to pay a minimum effective tax rate of 15%.

 

To date, this regulation has not been adopted in Chile (the jurisdiction where Arauco’s parent company is based), but it has been adopted in other jurisdictions where Arauco operates, making it necessary to estimate the prospective impact of its application following its entry into force (January 1, 2024).

 

In view of the fact that Arauco has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, jurisdictions where the relevant legislation has already been enacted, estimates have been made to determine the potential impacts on the taxes to be paid by Arauco starting in 2024. As of the date of these financial statements, it is estimated that this legislation will have no impact whatsoever, therefore, no expenses (income) have been recorded for current taxes related to the Pillar 2 income tax. However, due to the complexity of this new legislation, it is possible that these estimates may be modified during the current year.

 

Current tax assets and liabilities

 

The current tax assets and liabilities balances are as follow:

 

Current tax assets  06-30-2024   12-31-2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Monthly Provisional Payments   41,308    18,065 
Income tax receivable   37,570    91,177 
Provision tax income   (30,062)   (35,886)
Other tax receivables   27,567    45,675 
Total   76,383    119,031 

 

Current tax liabilities  06-30-2024   12-31-2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Provision tax income (First category)   41,894    45,703 
Monthly Provisional Payments and other tax receivables   (5,685)   (33,012)
Other tax payables   (6,569)   627 
Total   29,640    13,318 

 

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Unaudited consolidated financial statements
June 30, 2024
Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

NOTE 7. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

 

   06-30-2024   12-31-2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
         
Property, plant and equipment, net          
Construction work in progress   608,959    611,424 
Land   929,642    882,222 
Buildings   3,697,534    3,774,756 
Plant and equipment   3,989,111    4,074,957 
Information technology equipment   39,700    42,659 
Fixtures and fittings   12,183    12,795 
Motor vehicles   56,880    50,678 
Other property, plant and equipment   157,857    157,625 
Total net   9,491,866    9,607,116 
           
Property, plant and equipment, gross          
Construction work in progress   608,959    611,424 
Land   929,642    882,222 
Buildings   6,440,955    6,425,405 
Plant and equipment   8,974,386    8,947,315 
Information technology equipment   137,083    136,672 
Fixtures and fittings   55,118    54,560 
Motor vehicles   117,921    108,528 
Other property, plant and equipment   175,223    175,501 
Total gross   17,439,287    17,341,627 
           
Accumulated depreciation and impairment          
Buildings   (2,743,421)   (2,650,649)
Plant and equipment   (4,985,275)   (4,872,358)
Information technology equipment   (97,383)   (94,013)
Fixtures and fittings   (42,935)   (41,765)
Motor vehicles   (61,041)   (57,850)
Other property, plant and equipment   (17,366)   (17,876)
Total   (7,947,421)   (7,734,511)

 

Description of property, plant and equipment pledged as security for liabilities

 

As of June 30, 2024, there are no significant assets pledged as collateral to be disclosed in these interim consolidated financial statements.

 

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

 

   06-30-2024   12-31-2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Amount committed for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment   261,208    239,815 

 

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Unaudited consolidated financial statements
June 30, 2024
Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

Reconciliation of property, plant and equipment

 

The following tables set forth the reconciliation of the carrying amount of property, plant and equipment as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

 

Reconciliation of property, plant and equipment 

Construction work in

progress

   Land   Buildings  

Plant and

equipment

  

IT

equipment

  

Fixtures and

fittings

  

Motor

vehicles

  

Other

property,

plant and

equipment

   Total 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Opening balance 01-01-2024   611,424    882,222    3,774,756    4,074,957    42,659    12,795    50,678    157,625    9,607,116 
Changes                                             
Additions   205,816    64,117    4,568    11,266    266    156    418    3,460    290,067 
Disposals   -    (140)   (489)   (4,784)   (32)   (91)   (415)   -    (5,951)
Withdrawals   (1,235)   (127)   (639)   (3,523)   -    (4)   -    (72)   (5,600)
Depreciation   -    -    (109,384)   (193,931)   (4,135)   (1,633)   (4,543)   (639)   (314,265)
Impairment loss recognized in profit or loss   -    -    (859)   (396)   (25)   (93)   -    -    (1,373)
Increase (decrease) through net exchange differences   (10,161)   (12,707)   (9,041)   (24,098)   (229)   (42)   (1,710)   (2,518)   (60,506)
Reclassification of assets held for sale   -    (3,723)   (1,627)   -    -    -    -    -    (5,350)
Transfers from construction in progress closed and reclassifications   (196,885)   -    40,249    141,817    1,196    1,095    12,527    1    - 
Reclassification from lease to property, plant and equipment   -    -    -    292    -    -    -    -    292 
Decrease through transfers of leasing assets   -    -    -    (12,489)   -    -    (75)   -    (12,564)
Total changes   (2,465)   47,420    (77,222)   (85,846)   (2,959)   (612)   6,202    232    (115,250)
Closing balance 06-30-2024   608,959    929,642    3,697,534    3,989,111    39,700    12,183    56,880    157,857    9,491,866 

 

Reconciliation of property, plant and equipment 

Construction work in

progress

   Land   Buildings  

Plant and

equipment

  

IT

equipment

  

Fixtures and

fittings

  

Motor

vehicles

  

Other

property,

plant and

equipment

   Total 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Opening balance 01-01-2023   3,592,689    893,237    2,085,868    2,760,925    22,642    11,017    45,927    130,030    9,542,335 
Changes                                             
Additions   686,387    20,611    41,435    63,303    1,135    329    5,379    26,784    845,363 
Business combination   -    -    19    428    -    13    2    227    689 
Disposals   (242)   (2,348)   (1,669)   (7,087)   (839)   (5)   (107)   -    (12,297)
Withdrawals   (1,659)   (266)   (1,533)   (11,957)   (14)   (14)   (24)   -    (15,467)
Depreciation   -    -    (218,546)   (394,057)   (8,954)   (3,425)   (8,852)   (1,430)   (635,264)
Impairment loss recognized in profit or loss   -    -    (20,883)   (48,527)   (322)   (14)   (5)   -    (69,751)
Increase (decrease) through net exchange differences   2,717    9,635    14,069    41,432    177    46    1,441    1,200    70,717 
Reclassification of assets held for sale   (2,524)   (38,647)   (5,384)   (17,628)   (326)   (67)   (4,388)   -    (68,964)
Transfers from construction in progress closed and reclassifications   (3,665,944)   -    1,881,380    1,717,243    29,160    4,915    32,432    814    - 
Reclassification from lease to property, plant and equipment   -    -    -    455    -    -    -    -    455 
Decrease through transfers of leasing assets   -    -    -    (29,573)   -    -    (21,127)   -    (50,700)
Total changes   (2,981,265)   (11,015)   1,688,888    1,314,032    20,017    1,778    4,751    27,595    64,781 
Closing balance 12-31-2023   611,424    882,222    3,774,756    4,074,957    42,659    12,795    50,678    157,625    9,607,116 

 

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June 30, 2024
Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

The depreciation expense for the period ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was as follows:

 

   January - June   April - June 
   2024   2023   2024   2023 
Depreciation for the year  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Cost of sales   280,741    243,601    134,949    142,535 
Administrative expenses   14,857    13,930    7,549    9,165 
Other expenses   5,528    39,248    2,190    9,459 
Total (*)   301,126    296,779    144,688    161,159 

 

(*)Period 2024, includes depreciation expenses generated by property, plant and equipment classified as assets held for sale, see note 22.

 

Depreciation charged to profit or loss statement differs from the movement of the period for Property, Plant and Equipment. This is mainly due to the periodic cost processes in which a portion of the depreciation charge remains in Inventories. Furthermore, this deviation is also affected by the conversion differences corresponding to companies that use a functional currency other than U.S. dollars.

 

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

 

In the application of IFRS 16, Arauco chose not to apply the requirements to recognize a liability and an asset for right of use for leases which term ends within 12 months and for leases in which the underlying asset is of low value ThU.S.$ 5.

 

Lease liabilities and their maturity are presented in Notes 11 and 23.

 

Right of use assets

 

   06-30-2024   12-31-2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Property, plant and equipment by right of use, net          
           
Land   448,998    460,386 
Buildings   18,303    16,412 
Plant and equipment   63,204    60,993 
Information technology equipment   406    186 
Motor vehicles   42,637    50,869 
Other property, plant and equipment   10,207    11,515 
Total net   583,755    600,361 
           
Property, plant and equipment by right of use, gross          
           
Land   497,972    493,297 
Buildings   36,430    35,183 
Plant and equipment   90,638    85,252 
Information technology equipment   722    412 
Motor vehicles   224,102    223,708 
Other property, plant and equipment   12,048    12,666 
Total gross   861,912    850,518 
           
Accumulated depreciation and impairment by right of use          
           
Land   (48,974)   (32,911)
Buildings   (18,127)   (18,771)
Plant and equipment   (27,434)   (24,259)
Information technology equipment   (316)   (226)
Motor vehicles   (181,465)   (172,839)
Other property, plant and equipment   (1,841)   (1,151)
Total   (278,157)   (250,157)

 

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June 30, 2024
Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

Reconciliation of property, plant and equipment by right of use

 

The following tables set forth the reconciliation of the carrying amount of property, plant and equipment by right of use as of June 30, 2024 and 2023:

 

Reconciliation of property, plant and equipment by right of use  Land   Buildings  

Plant and

equipment

  

IT

equipment

  

Motor

vehicles

   Other property, plant and equipment   Total 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Opening balance 01-01-2023   460,386    16,412    60,993    186    50,869    11,515    600,361 
Changes                                   
Additions   53,308    7,908    5,386    359    604    -    67,565 
Disposals   -    (2,474)   -    -    (38)   -    (2,512)
Withdrawals   -    (517)   -    -    -    -    (517)
Depreciation   (8,513)   (2,865)   (3,175)   (102)   (8,778)   (1,016)   (24,449)
Increase (decrease) through net exchange differences   (56,435)   (161)   -    (37)   (20)   -    (56,653)
Reclassification from lease to Property, plant and equipment   -    -    -    -    -    (292)   (292)
Increase (decrease) through others   252    -    -    -    -    -    252 
Total changes   (11,388)   1,891    2,211    220    (8,232)   (1,308)   (16,606)
Closing balance 06-30-2024   448,998    18,303    63,204    406    42,637    10,207    583,755 

 

Reconciliation of property, plant and equipment by right of use  Land   Buildings  

Plant and

equipment

  

IT

equipment

  

Motor

vehicles

  

Other

property,

plant and

equipment

   Total 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Opening balance 01-01-2023   195,290    16,731    66,709    157    24,437    3,163    306,487 
Changes                                   
Additions   307,524    5,196    31    186    53,171    10,151    376,259 
Business combination   -    231    -    -    -    -    231 
Withdrawals   (14,191)   (23)   (242)   (21)   (1,381)   (626)   (16,484)
Depreciation   (23,759)   (5,666)   (5,526)   (147)   (25,978)   (797)   (61,873)
Increase (decrease) through net exchange differences   12,816    (29)   21    9    99    -    12,916 
Reclassification from lease to Property, plant and equipment   -    -    -    -    -    (455)   (455)
Increase (decrease) through others   14    (28)   -    2    521    79    588 
Reclassification of assets held for sale   (17,308)   -    -    -    -    -    (17,308)
Total changes   265,096    (319)   (5,716)   29    26,432    8,352    293,874 
Closing balance 12-31-2023   460,386    16,412    60,993    186    50,869    11,515    600,361 

 

The depreciation expense for the period ending June 30, 2024 and 2023 recognized in property, plant and equipment by right of use is as follows:

 

   January - June   April - June 
   2024   2023   2024   2023 
Depreciation for the period  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Cost of sales (*)   11,752    12,300    6,311    5,593 
Distribution costs   669    551    335    276 
Administrative expenses (*)   3,460    3,647    1,738    1,866 
Total   15,881    16,498    8,384    7,735 

 

(*)Period 2024, includes depreciation expenses generated by property, plant and equipment classified as assets held for sale, see note 22.

 

Depreciation charged to profit or loss statement differs from the movement of the period for Right of use assets. This is mainly due to the periodic cost processes in which a portion of the depreciation charge remains activated. Furthermore, this deviation is also affected by the conversion differences corresponding to companies that use a functional currency other than U.S. dollars.

 

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June 30, 2024

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

 

Additionally, Arauco has recognized directly in the interim consolidated statement of profit or loss, the following leases excluded from right of use assets:

 

   January - June   April - June 
   2024   2023   2024   2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Expenses from payments of variable leases   93,323    110,538    46,109    58,474 
Expenses from low value leases   1,160    1,554    801    719 
Expenses from short-term leases   25,017    27,826    2,858    6,814 
Total   119,500    139,918    49,768    66,007 

 

Arauco acting as lessor

 

Reconciliation of financial lease minimum payments:

 

   06-30-2024 
   Gross   Interest   Present value 
Periods  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Less than one year   17,571    -    17,571 
Between one and six years   66,402    4,252    62,150 
More than six years   -    -    - 
Total   83,973    4,252    79,721 

 

   12-31-2023 
   Gross   Interest   Present value 
Periods   ThU.S.$    ThU.S.$    ThU.S.$ 
Less than one year   16,314    -    16,314 
Between one and six years   69,226    4,615    64,611 
More than six years   -    -    - 
Total   85,540    4,615    80,925 

 

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

 

Arauco accounts for its lease contracts as financial leases. These lease contracts are for a term of less than six 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 - June   April - June 
   2024   2023   2024   2023 
Classes of revenue  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Revenue from sales of goods   3,120,751    2,789,360    1,500,019    1,385,618 
Revenue from rendering of services   68,520    59,029    34,397    23,300 
Total   3,189,271    2,848,389    1,534,416    1,408,918 

 

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

 

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June 30, 2024

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

 

NOTE 10. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

 

Classes of benefits and expenses by employee

 

   January – June   April - June 
   2024   2023   2024   2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Employee expenses   352,458    384,242    175,119    196,350 
Wages and salaries   338,976    371,399    172,149    189,455 
Severance indemnities   13,482    12,843    2,970    6,895 

 

   06-30-2024   12-31-2023 
Discount rate   3.23%   3.23%
Inflation   3.20%   3.20%
Annual rate of wage growth   5.22%   5.22%
Mortality rate   RV-2020    RV-2014 

 

Sensitivities to assumptions  ThU.S.$ 
Discount rate     
Increase in 100 bps   (5,842)
Decrease in 100 bps   6,703 
      
Wage growth rates     
Increase in 100 bps   5,886 
Decrease in 100 bps   (5,205)

 

The following tables set forth the balances and the reconciliation of the present value of severance indemnities obligations as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

 

   06-30-2024   12-31-2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Current   6,722    7,863 
Non-current   78,379    86,462 
Total   85,101    94,325 

 

   06-30-2024   12-31-2023 
Reconciliation of the present value of severance indemnities obligations  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Opening balance   94,325    95,260 
Current service cost   3,046    9,833 
Interest cost   2,304    4,737 
(Gains) losses from changes in actuarial assumptions   24    131 
Actuarial gains and losses arising from experience   547    2,595 
Benefits paid   (5,521)   (16,197)
Increase (decrease) for foreign currency exchange rates changes   (9,624)   (2,034)
Closing balance   85,101    94,325 

 

The average staffing as of June 30, 2024 was 18,636 people.

 

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June 30, 2024

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

 

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

 

   U.S dollar   Euros   Brazilian real   Argentine
pesos
   Mexican
pesos
   Other
currencies
   Chilean pesos   U.F.   Total 
June 30, 2024  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Assets                                             
Current assets                                             
Cash and cash equivalents   618,644    8,262    41,766    27,135    28,331    5,234    131,777    -    861,149 
Other current financial assets   27,747    -    -    -    -    -    11    -    27,758 
Other current non-financial assets   115,331    592    30,371    24,987    8,196    8,882    104,426    -    292,785 
Trade and other current receivables   601,204    32,073    70,117    37,631    33,022    1,005    93,237    19,516    887,805 
Accounts receivable due from related companies   -    -    -    1,097    -    -    2,934    -    4,031 
Current Inventories   1,376,721    -    105,461    -    44,029    -    2,007    -    1,528,218 
Current biological assets   339,862    -    47,476    -    -    -    -    -    387,338 
Current tax assets   72,729    -    769    -    1,971    502    412    -    76,383 
Non-current assets or disposal groups classified as held for sale   3,152,238    40,927    295,960    90,850    115,549    15,623    334,804    19,516    4,065,467 
Non-current assets or disposal groups classified as held for sale   6,143    -    395,388    -    51    -    -    -    401,582 
Total current assets   3,158,381    40,927    691,348    90,850    115,600    15,623    334,804    19,516    4,467,049 
                                              
Non-current assets                                             
Other non-current financial assets   24,448    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    24,448 
Other non-current non-financial assets   73,154    -    25,157    -    620    8    891    -    99,830 
Trade and other non-current receivables   5,912    -    16,884    463    -    -    1,762    62,033    87,054 
Investments accounted for using equity method   128,542    204,598    31,399    -    -    -    44,079    -    408,618 
Intangible assets other than goodwill   56,767    -    1,527    -    125    -    1,373    -    59,792 
Goodwill   41,386    -    12,372    -    -    -    -    -    53,758 
Property, plant and equipment   8,946,747    -    359,843    -    183,634    -    1,642    -    9,491,866 
Right of use assets   198,477    -    384,426    -    419    -    433    -    583,755 
Non-current biological assets   2,431,100    -    158,184    -    -    -    -    -    2,589,284 
Deferred tax assets   74,019    -    28,264    -    230    -    2,869    -    105,382 
Total non-current assets   11,980,552    204,598    1,018,056    463    185,028    8    53,049    62,033    13,503,787 
                                              
Total assets   15,138,933    245,525    1,709,404    91,313    300,628    15,631    387,853    81,549    17,970,836 

 

  U.S dollar   Euros   Brazilian real   Argentine
pesos
   Mexican
pesos
   Other
currencies
   Chilean pesos   U.F.   Total 
June 30, 2024   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Liabilities                                             
Current liabilities                                             
Other current financial liabilities   1,309,560    70,107    38,546    -    -    -    -    52,215    1,470,428 
Current lease liabilities   10,141    87    11,083    -    874    489    11,111    3,973    37,758 
Trade and other current payables   184,738    26,966    86,140    31,282    20,551    14,932    270,876    38,780    674,265 
Accounts payable to related companies   704    -    -    -    -    -    9,487    -    10,191 
Other short-term provisions   503    -    -    -    -    -    283    1,275    2,061 
Current tax liabilities   2,152    5,230    -    20,554    1,611    -    93    -    29,640 
Current provisions for employee benefits   -    -    -    -    -    -    6,722    -    6,722 
Other current non-financial liabilities   122,710    68    3,373    3,483    5,319    2    6,950    -    141,905 
Current liabilities other than liabilities included in disposal groups classified as held for sale   1,630,508    102,458    139,142    55,319    28,355    15,423    305,522    96,243    2,372,970 
Liabilities included in disposal groups classified as held for sale   -    -    91,601    -    -    -    -    -    91,601 
Total liabilities, current   1,630,508    102,458    230,743    55,319    28,355    15,423    305,522    96,243    2,464,571 
                                              
Non-current liabilities                                             
Other non-current financial liabilities   3,513,210    297,336    139,067    -    -    -    -    1,438,436    5,388,049 
Non-current lease liabilities   126,736    39    346,623    -    1,091    64    15,157    16,123    505,833 
Other non-current payables   23,411    -    8,731    -    -    -    8,360    -    40,502 
Non-current accounts payable to related companies   26,295    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    26,295 
Other long-term provisions   -    -    7,143    26,184    -    -    61    -    33,388 
Deferred tax liabilities   1,436,401    -    21,542    -    6,102    -    -    -    1,464,045 
Non-current provisions for employee benefits   -    -    -    -    1,214    -    77,165    -    78,379 
Other non-current non-financial liabilities   -    -    49,376    64    -    -    1,190    -    50,630 
Total non-current liabilities   5,126,053    297,375    572,482    26,248    8,407    64    101,933    1,454,559    7,587,121 
                                              
Total liabilities   6,756,561    399,833    803,225    81,567    36,762    15,487    407,455    1,550,802    10,051,692 

 

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June 30, 2024

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

 

   U.S dollar   Euros   Brazilian real   Argentine
pesos
   Mexican
pesos
   Other
currencies
   Chilean
pesos
   U.F.   Total 
December 31, 2023  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Assets                                             
Current assets                                             
Cash and cash equivalents   310,108    6,532    30,402    58,592    26,439    3,149    134,786    -    570,008 
Other current financial assets   20,303    -    -    25,301    -    -    -    -    45,604 
Other current non-financial assets   61,669    569    31,594    2,945    2,975    8,671    131,831    -    240,254 
Trade and other current receivables   711,883    30,330    67,137    19,916    34,234    640    115,907    17,855    997,902 
Accounts receivable due from related companies   -    -    -    174    -    -    2,442    -    2,616 
Current Inventories   1,234,477    -    117,927    -    46,389    -    1,053    -    1,399,846 
Current biological assets   298,703    -    72,254    -    -    -    -    -    370,957 
Current tax assets   103,781    -    3,716    -    9,007    1,388    1,139    -    119,031 
Non-current assets or disposal groups classified as held for sale   2,740,938    37,431    323,030    106,928    119,044    13,848    387,158    17,855    3,746,218 
Non-current assets or disposal groups classified as held for sale   107    -    429,197    -    56    -    -    -    429,360 
Total current assets   2,741,031    37,431    752,227    106,928    119,100    13,848    387,158    17,855    4,175,578 
                                              
Non-current assets                                             
Other non-current financial assets   33,512    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    33,512 
Other non-current non-financial assets   71,784    -    28,415    4,965    620    8    382    -    106,174 
Trade and other non-current receivables   13,613    -    21,614    -    -    -    1,889    64,385    101,501 
Investments accounted for using equity method   137,746    215,322    34,557    -    -    -    35,986    -    423,611 
Intangible assets other than goodwill   62,868    -    3,352    -    211    -    -    -    66,431 
Goodwill   41,458    -    14,433    -    -    -    -    -    55,891 
Property, plant and equipment   9,037,099    -    406,713    -    162,067    -    1,237    -    9,607,116 
Right of use assets   203,637    -    395,560    -    1,164    -    -    -    600,361 
Non-current biological assets   2,496,739    -    154,883    -    -    -    -    -    2,651,622 
Deferred tax assets   81,309    -    6,947    -    311    -    -    -    88,567 
Total non-current assets   12,179,765    215,322    1,066,474    4,965    164,373    8    39,494    64,385    13,734,786 
                                              
Total assets   14,920,796    252,753    1,818,701    111,893    283,473    13,856    426,652    82,240    17,910,364 

 

   U.S dollar   Euros   Brazilian real   Argentine
pesos
   Mexican
pesos
   Other
currencies
   Chilean pesos   U.F.   Total 
December 31, 2023  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Liabilities                                             
Current liabilities                                             
Other current financial liabilities   935,282    72,415    19,143    496    -    -    -    55,189    1,082,525 
Current lease liabilities   11,215    95    17,487    -    1,879    66    11,107    5,393    47,242 
Trade and other current payables   150,867    18,933    88,484    46,403    18,336    14,609    381,289    41,534    760,455 
Accounts payable to related companies   -    -    -    -    -    -    6,958    -    6,958 
Other short-term provisions   2,542    -    -    -    -    -    18    1,345    3,905 
Current tax liabilities   13,313    -    5    -    -    -    -    -    13,318 
Current provisions for employee benefits   -    -    -    -    -    -    7,863    -    7,863 
Other current non-financial liabilities   9,095    61    25,086    3,014    7,827    1    5,064    -    50,148 
Current liabilities other than liabilities included in disposal groups classified as held for sale   1,122,314    91,504    150,205    49,913    28,042    14,676    412,299    103,461    1,972,414 
Liabilities included in disposal groups classified as held for sale   -    -    99,328    -    -    -    -    -    99,328 
Total liabilities, current   1,122,314    91,504    249,533    49,913    28,042    14,676    412,299    103,461    2,071,742 
                                              
Non-current liabilities                                             
Other non-current financial liabilities   3,453,766    342,013    186,687    -    -    -    -    1,539,102    5,521,568 
Non-current lease liabilities   114,984    55    346,524    -    1,661    130    22,382    26,404    512,140 
Other non-current payables   22,814    -    9,714    -    -    -    18,049    -    50,577 
Non-current accounts payable to related companies   22,981    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    22,981 
Other long-term provisions   -    -    3,299    25,352    -    -    -    -    28,651 
Deferred tax liabilities   1,506,687    -    29,744    -    7,193    -    -    -    1,543,624 
Non-current provisions for employee benefits   -    -    -    -    1,209    -    85,253    -    86,462 
Other non-current non-financial liabilities   -    -    63,574    6    -    -    10    -    63,590 
Total non-current liabilities   5,121,232    342,068    639,542    25,358    10,063    130    125,694    1,565,506    7,829,593 
                                              
Total liabilities   6,243,546    433,572    889,075    75,271    38,105    14,806    537,993    1,668,967    9,901,335 

 

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June 30, 2024

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

 

   06-30-2024   12-31-2023 
  

Up to 90

days

  

From 91

days to 1

year

   Total  

Up to 90

days

  

From 91

days to 1

year

   Total 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Total current liabilities   1,875,837    588,734    2,464,571    1,030,309    1,041,433    2,071,742 
                               
Other current financial liabilities   951,949    518,479    1,470,428    124,220    958,305    1,082,525 
U.S. dollar   946,495    363,065    1,309,560    116,665    818,617    935,282 
Euros   -    70,107    70,107    -    72,415    72,415 
Brazilian real   5,454    33,092    38,546    7,059    12,084    19,143 
Argentine pesos   -    -    -    496    -    496 
U.F.   -    52,215    52,215    -    55,189    55,189 
                               
Bank borrowings   422,633    451,222    873,855    86,243    388,779    475,022 
U.S. dollar   417,179    348,023    765,202    79,184    304,280    383,464 
Euros   -    70,107    70,107    -    72,415    72,415 
Brazilian real   5,454    33,092    38,546    7,059    12,084    19,143 
                               
Other borrowings   529,316    67,257    596,573    37,977    569,526    607,503 
U.S. dollar   529,316    15,042    544,358    37,481    514,337    551,818 
Argentine pesos   -    -    -    496    -    496 
U.F.   -    52,215    52,215    -    55,189    55,189 
                               
Current lease liabilities   8,953    28,805    37,758    16,911    30,331    47,242 
U.S. dollar   2,833    7,308    10,141    3,184    8,031    11,215 
Euros   27    60    87    24    71    95 
Brazilian real   2,446    8,637    11,083    8,848    8,639    17,487 
Mexican pesos   -    874    874    458    1,421    1,879 
Other currencies   54    435    489    16    50    66 
Chilean pesos   2,717    8,394    11,111    2,648    8,459    11,107 
U.F.   876    3,097    3,973    1,733    3,660    5,393 
                               
Trade and other current payables   653,369    20,896    674,265    744,010    16,445    760,455 
U.S. dollar   184,688    50    184,738    150,702    165    150,867 
Euros   26,966    -    26,966    18,933    -    18,933 
Brazilian real   65,377    20,763    86,140    72,204    16,280    88,484 
Argentine pesos   31,282    -    31,282    46,403    -    46,403 
Mexican pesos   20,468    83    20,551    18,336    -    18,336 
Other currencies   14,932    -    14,932    14,609    -    14,609 
Chilean pesos   270,876    -    270,876    381,289    -    381,289 
U.F.   38,780    -    38,780    41,534    -    41,534 
                               
Accounts payable to related companies   10,191    -    10,191    6,958    -    6,958 
U.S. dollar   704    -    704    -    -    - 
Chilean pesos   9,487    -    9,487    6,958    -    6,958 
                               
Other short-term provisions   2,061    -    2,061    3,905    -    3,905 
U.S. dollar   503    -    503    2,542    -    2,542 
Chilean pesos   283    -    283    18    -    18 
U.F.   1,275    -    1,275    1,345    -    1,345 
                               
Current tax liabilities   9,086    20,554    29,640    1,567    11,751    13,318 
U.S. dollar   2,152    -    2,152    1,562    11,751    13,313 
Euros   5,230    -    5,230    -    -    - 
Brazilian real   -    -    -    5    -    5 
Argentine pesos   -    20,554    20,554    -    -    - 
Mexican pesos   1,611    -    1,611    -    -    - 
Chilean pesos   93    -    93    -    -    - 
                               
Current provisions for employee benefits   6,722    -    6,722    7,863    -    7,863 
Chilean pesos   6,722    -    6,722    7,863    -    7,863 
                               
Other current non-financial liabilities   141,905    -    141,905    25,547    24,601    50,148 
U.S. dollar   122,710    -    122,710    6,868    2,227    9,095 
Euros   68    -    68    61    -    61 
Brazilian real   3,373    -    3,373    2,935    22,151    25,086 
Argentine pesos   3,483    -    3,483    3,014    -    3,014 
Mexican pesos   5,319    -    5,319    7,827    -    7,827 
Other currencies   2    -    2    1    -    1 
Chilean pesos   6,950    -    6,950    4,841    223    5,064 
                               
Liabilities included in disposal groups                              
classified as held for sale   91,601    -    91,601    99,328    -    99,328 
Brazilian real   91,601    -    91,601    99,328    -    99,328 

 

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June 30, 2024

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

 

   06-30-2024   12-31-2023 
  

From 13

months to 3

years

  

From 3

years to 5

years

  

More than 5

years

   Total  

From 13

months to 3

years

  

From 3 years

to 5 years

  

More than 5

years

   Total 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Total non-current liabilities   2,375,400    1,505,817    3,705,904    7,587,121    2,434,678    1,034,845    4,360,070    7,829,593 
                                         
Other non-current financial liabilities   1,186,688    1,342,584    2,858,777    5,388,049    1,181,498    877,395    3,462,675    5,521,568 
U.S. dollar   651,826    990,06    1,871,324    3,513,210    594,47    494,363    2,364,933    3,453,766 
Euros   130,471    133,504    33,361    297,336    134,999    138,032    68,982    342,013 
Brazilian real   123,077    15,99    -    139,067    155,703    30,984    -    186,687 
U.F.   281,314    203,03    954,092    1,438,436    296,326    214,016    1,028,760    1,539,102 
                                         
Bank borrowings   734,313    149,494    33,361    917,168    786,031    169,016    68,982    1,024,029 
U.S. dollar   480,765    -    -    480,765    495,329    -    -    495,329 
Euros   130,471    133,504    33,361    297,336    134,999    138,032    68,982    342,013 
Brazilian real   123,077    15,99    -    139,067    155,703    30,984    -    186,687 
                                         
Other borrowings   452,375    1,193,090    2,825,416    4,470,881    395,467    708,379    3,393,693    4,497,539 
U.S. dollar   171,061    990,06    1,871,324    3,032,445    99,141    494,363    2,364,933    2,958,437 
U.F.   281,314    203,03    954,092    1,438,436    296,326    214,016    1,028,760    1,539,102 
                                         
                                         
Non-current lease liabilities   73,876    62,946    369,011    505,833    70,451    58,933    382,756    512,14 
U.S. dollar   24,491    21,227    81,018    126,736    21,617    16,715    76,652    114,984 
Euros   37    2    -    39    48    7    -    55 
Brazilian real   30,701    31,458    284,464    346,623    20,403    26,754    299,367    346,524 
Mexican pesos   1,063    28    -    1,091    1,386    275    -    1,661 
Other currencies   64    -    -    64    96    34    -    130 
Chilean pesos   10,31    4,288    559    15,157    15,933    4,661    1,788    22,382 
U.F.   7,21    5,943    2,97    16,123    10,968    10,487    4,949    26,404 
                                         
                                         
Non-current payable   40,502    -    -    40,502    27,763    -    22,814    50,577 
U.S. dollar   23,411    -    -    23,411    -    -    22,814    22,814 
Brazilian real   8,731    -    -    8,731    9,714    -    -    9,714 
Chilean pesos   8,36    -    -    8,36    18,049    -    -    18,049 
                                         
Non- current accounts payable to related companies   -    7,581    18,714    26,295    -    7,581    15,400    22,981 
U.S. dollar   -    7,581    18,714    26,295    -    7,581    15,400    22,981 
                                         
Other long-term provisions   29,811    3,577    -    33,388    28,543    108    -    28,651 
Brazilian real   3,566    3,577    -    7,143    3,191    108    -    3,299 
Argentine pesos   26,184    -    -    26,184    25,352    -    -    25,352 
Chilean pesos   61    -    -    61    -    -    -    - 
                                         
Deferred tax liabilities   921,191    83,498    459,356    1,464,045    985,219    82,142    476,263    1,543,624 
U.S. dollar   910,240    82,350    443,811    1,436,401    976,270    81,004    449,413    1,506,687 
Brazilian real   4,849    1,148    15,545    21,542    1,756    1,138    26,850    29,744 
Mexican pesos   6,102    -    -    6,102    7,193    -    -    7,193 
                                         
Non-current provisions for employee benefits   78,379    -    -    78,379    86,462    -    -    86,462 
Mexican pesos   1,214    -    -    1,214    1,209    -    -    1,209 
Chilean pesos   77,165    -    -    77,165    85,253    -    -    85,253 
                                         
Other non-current non-financial liabilities   44,953    5,631    46    50,630    54,742    8,686    162    63,590 
Brazilian real   43,699    5,631    46    49,376    54,726    8,686    162    63,574 
Argentine pesos   64    -    -    64    6    -    -    6 
Chilean pesos   1,190    -    -    1,190    10    -    -    10 

 

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Unaudited consolidated financial statements

June 30, 2024

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

 

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

 

Subsidiary   Country   Functional currency
Arauco Canada Ltd.   Canada   Canadian dollar
Arauco Celulose do Brasil   Brazil   Brazilian real
Arauco do Brasil S.A.   Brazil   Brazilian real
Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.     Brazil   Brazilian real
Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.   Brazil   Brazilian real
Arauco Industria de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.   Mexico   Mexican pesos
Arauco Industria de Paineis S.A.   Brazil   Brazilian real
Arauco MS Participações S.A.   Brazil   Brazilian real
Arauco Participações Florestais Ltda.   Brazil   Brazilian real
Araucomex Servicios, S.A. de C.V.   Mexico   Mexican pesos
Consorcio Protección Fitosanitaria Forestal S.A.   Chile   Chilean pesos
Empreendimentos Florestais Santa Cruz Ltda.   Brazil   Brazilian real
E2E SpA.   Chile   Chilean pesos
Leasing Forestal S.A.     Argentina   Argentine pesos
Lemu Global Limited.   United Kingdom   Poun sterling
Lemu Earth SpA.   Chile   Chilean pesos
Mahal Empreendimentos e Participações S.A.   Brazil   Brazilian real
Novo Oeste Gestao de Ativos Florestais S.A.   Brazil   Brazilian real
Tecverde Engenharia S.A.   Brazil   Brazilian real

 

The table below shows a detail per company of the effect in the period of the reserve of exchange differences on translation:

 

   January - June   April - June 
   2024   2023   2024   2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Arauco Canada Limited.   (9,093)   6,730    (2,520)   6,046 
Arauco Do Brasil S.A.   (22,265)   28,280    (18,692)   16,499 
Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.   (8,229)   6,105    (6,140)   4,178 
Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.   25,210    33,144    (27,143)   21,550 
Arauco Industria de Mexico, S.A de C.V.   (27,490)   23,756    (31,581)   10,592 
Arauco MS Participações S.A.   (89,864)   -    (27,164)   - 
Sonae Arauco S.A.   (6,667)   4,217    (1,585)   1,181 
Others   (1,907)   665    (878)   1,164 
Total reserve of exchange differences on translation   (140,305)   102,897    (115,703)   61,210 

 

Effect of foreign exchange rates changes

 

   January - June   April - Ju ne 
   2024   2023   2024   2023 
   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   (5,989)   (8,238)   2,488    (204)
Reserve of exchange differences on translation (with non-controlling interests)   (142,791)   102,897    (115,807)   61,355 

 

NOTE 12. Borrowing COSTS

 

Arauco capitalizes interest at effective rate on current investment projects, that are carried out with debts.

 

   January - June   April - June 
   2024   2023   2024   2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Interest cost capitalized, property, plant and equipment                    
Capitalization rate of interest cost capitalized, property, plant and equipment   4.99%   4.74%   4.99%   4.74%
Amount of the interest cost capitalized, property, plant and equipment   708    139    424    86 

 

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

 

NOTE 13. RELATED PARTIES

 

Related party disclosures

 

Related parties are those entities defined in IAS 24 and under the rules of the Chilean 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 Copec S.A. and sodium chlorate purchases at EKA Chile S.A.

 

As of the date of these interim consolidated financial statements, there were neither provisions for accounts of doubtful collection nor any guarantees granted or received related to the balances with related parties.

 

Name of group’s main shareholders

 

The ultimate shareholders of Arauco, directly and indirectly, are Mr. Roberto Angelini Rossi and Mrs. Patricia Angelini Rossi.

 

Name of the intermediate controlling entity that produces interim consolidated financial statements for public use

 

Empresas Copec S.A.

 

Key management personnel compensation

 

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

 

Transactions carried out with related parties are intended to contribute to the corporate interest, are adjusted in price, terms and conditions to those prevailing in the market at the time of approval, and meet the requirements and procedures set forth in the law.

 

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June 30, 2024

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

 

The table below sets forth information about the relationship between the parent company and its subsidiaries

 

         % Ownership interest   % Ownership interest 
         Functional  06-30-2024   12-31-2023 
ID N°  Company Name  Country  Currency  Direct   Indirect   Total   Direct   Indirect   Total 
 77.630.621-5   Agrícola Ranquillón SpA.   Chile   U.S. Dollar   -    98.64149    98.64149    -    98.64114    98.64114 
 77.630.618-5   Agrícola San Carlos SpA.   Chile   U.S. Dollar   -    99.94839    99.94839    -    99.94839    99.94839 
 77.630.623-1   Agrícola Santa Emilia SpA.   Chile   U.S. Dollar   -    99.94839    99.94839    -    99.94839    99.94839 
 77.630.625-8   Agrícola Santa Isabel SpA.   Chile   U.S. Dollar   -    99.94839    99.94839    -    99.94839    99.94839 
 77.630.626-6   Agrícola Siberia SpA.   Chile   U.S. Dollar   -    98.64149    98.64149    -    98.64114    98.64114 
 77.630.629-0   Agrícola Trupán SpA. (1)   Chile   U.S. Dollar   -    -    -    -    98.64114    98.64114 
 -   Arauco Argentina S.A.   Argentina   U.S. Dollar   9.97070    90.00940    99.98010    9.97070    90.00940    99.98010 
 -   Arauco Australia Pty Ltd.   Australia   U.S. Dollar   -    99.99898    99.99898    -    99.99898    99.99898 
 96.547.510-9   Arauco Bioenergía SpA.   Chile   U.S. Dollar   98.00000    1.99897    99.99897    98.00000    1.99897    99.99897 
 -   Arauco Canada Ltd.   Canada   Canadian Dollar   -    99.99911    99.99911    -    99.99911    99.99911 
 -   Arauco Celulose do Brasil S.A.   Brazil   Brazilian Real   -    99.99907    99.99907    -    99.99907    99.99907 
 -   Arauco Colombia S.A.   Colombia   U.S. Dollar   1.47783    98.52042    99.99825    1.47783    98.52042    99.99825 
 -   Arauco do Brasil S.A.   Brazil   Brazilian Real   1.06807    98.93105    99.99912    1.06807    98.93105    99.99912 
 -   Arauco Europe Cooperatief U.A.   Holland   U.S. Dollar   0.44979    99.54919    99.99898    0.44979    99.54919    99.99898 
 -   Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.   Brazil   Brazilian Real   -    99.99899    99.99899    -    99.99899    99.99899 
 -   Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.   Brazil   Brazilian Real   8.51901    91.48006    99.99907    8.51901    91.48006    99.99907 
 -   Arauco Participações Florestais Ltda.   Brazil   Brazilian Real   -    99.99907    99.99907    -    99.99907    99.99907 
 -   Arauco Industria de México, S.A.de C.V.   Mexico   Mexican pesos   -    99.99910    99.99910    -    99.99910    99.99910 
 -   Arauco Industria de Paineis S.A.   Brazil   Brazilian Real   -    99.99912    99.99912    -    99.99912    99.99912 
 -   Arauco Middle East DMCC.   Dubai   U.S. Dollar   -    99.99898    99.99898    -    99.99898    99.99898 
 -   Arauco North America, Inc.   United States   U.S. Dollar   0.00010    99.99901    99.99911    0.00010    99.99901    99.99911 
 -   Arauco MS Participações S.A.   Brazil   Brazilian Real   8.51902    91.48005    99.99907    0.20000    99.79898    99.99898 
 -   Arauco Perú S.A.   Peru   U.S. Dollar   0.00126    99.99772    99.99898    0.00126    99.99772    99.99898 
 -   Arauco Pulp Limited.   United Kingdom   U.S. Dollar   -    99.99898    99.99898    -    99.99898    99.99898 
 -   Arauco Ventures Limited.   United Kingdom   U.S. Dollar   -    99.99898    99.99898    -    99.99898    99.99898 
 -   Arauco Wood (China) Company Limited.   China   U.S. Dollar   -    99.99898    99.99898    -    99.99898    99.99898 
 -   Arauco Wood Limited.   United Kingdom   U.S. Dollar   12.63126    87.36785    99.99911    12.63126    87.36785    99.99911 
 -   Araucomex S.A. de C.V.   Mexico   U.S. Dollar   0.00050    99.99861    99.99911    0.00050    99.99861    99.99911 
 -   Araucomex Servicios, S.A. de C.V.   Mexico   Mexican pesos   0.33333    99.66578    99.99911    0.33333    99.66578    99.99911 
 96.657.900-5   Consorcio Protección Fitosanitaria Forestal S.A.   Chile   Chilean Pesos   -    56.83109    56.83109    -    56.83107    56.83107 
 -   Empreendimentos Florestais Santa Cruz Ltda.   Brazil   Brazilian Real   -    99.99907    99.99907    -    99.99907    99.99907 
 76.869.577-0   E2E SpA.   Chile   Chilean Pesos   1.00000    98.99861    99.99861    1.00000    98.99861    99.99861 
 85.805.200-9   Forestal Arauco S.A.   Chile   U.S. Dollar   99.94839    -    99.94839    99.94839    -    99.94839 
 93.838.000-7   Forestal Cholguán S.A.   Chile   U.S. Dollar   -    98.64149    98.64149    -    98.64114    98.64114 
 96.563.550-5   Inversiones Arauco Internacional Ltda.   Chile   U.S. Dollar   98.01862    1.98036    99.99898    98.01862    1.98036    99.99898 
 79.990.550-7   Investigaciones Forestales Bioforest SpA.   Chile   U.S. Dollar   1.00000    98.94891    99.94891    1.00000    98.94891    99.94891 
 -   Leasing Forestal S.A.   Argentina   Argentine pesos   -    99.98010    99.98010    -    99.98010    99.98010 
 76.860.724-9   Lemu Earth SpA.   Chile   Chilean Pesos   -    96.25956    96.25956    -    87.65386    87.65386 
 -   Lemu Global Limited.   United Kingdom   U.S. Dollar   -    96.25956    96.25956    -    94.37831    94.37831 
 -   Lemu Inc.   United States   U.S. Dollar   -    96.25956    96.25956    -    94.37831    94.37831 
 -   Maderas Arauco Costa Rica S.A.   Costa Rica   U.S. Dollar   -    99.99898    99.99898    -    99.99898    99.99898 
 96.510.970-6   Maderas Arauco S.A.   Chile   U.S. Dollar   -    99.99860    99.99860    -    99.99860    99.99860 
 -   Mahal Empreendimentos e Participações S.A.   Brazil   Brazilian Real   -    99.99907    99.99907    -    99.99907    99.99907 
 -   Novo Oeste Gestão de Ativos Florestais S.A.   Brazil   Brazilian Real   -    99.99907    99.99907    -    99.99907    99.99907 
 76.375.371-9   Servicios Aéreos Forestales Ltda.   Chile   U.S. Dollar   14.47369    85.52544    99.99913    14.47369    85.52544    99.99913 
 96.637.330-K   Servicios Logísticos Arauco SpA.   Chile   U.S. Dollar   45.00000    54.99923    99.99923    45.00000    54.99923    99.99923 
 -   Tecverde Engenharia S.A.   Brazil   Brazilian Real   -    89.39060    89.39060    -    89.39060    89.39060 
 -   Woodaffix, LLC.   United States   U.S. Dollar   -    99.99911    99.99911    -    99.99911    99.99911 

 

(1)Forestal Cholguán S.A. sold the subsidiary Agrícola Trúpan SpA. to Maderas Arauco S.A., later Agrícola Trúpan SpA. merged into Maderas Arauco S.A.

 

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 as specified in the contractual arrangement.

 

Company Name   Country   Functional currency
Celulosa y Energía Punta Pereira S.A.   Uruguay   U.S. dollar
El Esparragal Asociación Agraria de R.L.   Uruguay   U.S. dollar
Eufores S.A.   Uruguay   U.S. dollar
Forestal Cono Sur S.A.   Uruguay   U.S. dollar
Monte Fresnos S.A.   Uruguay   U.S. dollar
Monte Fresnos A.A.R.L.   Uruguay   U.S. dollar
Ongar S.A.   Uruguay   U.S. dollar
Stora Enso Uruguay S.A.   Uruguay   U.S. dollar
Taurion S.A.   Uruguay   U.S. dollar
Taurion A.A.R.L.   Uruguay   U.S. dollar
Terminal Logística e Industrial M’Bopicuá S.A.   Uruguay   U.S. dollar
Zona Franca Punta Pereira S.A.   Uruguay   U.S. dollar

 

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

 

According to significant restrictions on the ability of subsidiaries to transfer funds to Arauco, in the form of cash dividends or repayment of borrowings and/or advances, we state the following:

 

Long-term debt with related entities - mutual agreement with Arauco Argentina S.A.

 

On June 5, 2017, Arauco signed a mutual agreement with its subsidiary Arauco Argentina S.A., pursuant to which this subsidiary received an amount of U.S.$ 250,000,000, which accrues an interest at the SOFR interest rate for 180 days plus a fixed spread of 5.20% and an adjustment of 0.42826% resulting from the replacement of LIBOR rates in dollars with SOFR rates (this according to the “Selections and Recommendations” of the “Alternative Reference Rates Committee” or ARRC), with payments every six months on June 1 and December 1 of each year.

 

Since 2020, the Central Bank of the Argentine Republic (BCRA) established certain foreign exchange controls, preventing Arauco Argentina S.A. from repaying the amount of ThU.S.$160,000 owed under the mutual agreement described above which matured on June 1, 2022.

 

On July 14, 2022, Arauco Argentina S.A. paid ThU.S.$ 6,000 of the amount owed under the mutual agreement described above, remaining to pay ThU.S.$ 154,000 as of the date of these interim consolidated financial statements.

 

Key management personnel compensation and redundancy benefits

 

   January - June   April - June 
   2024   2023   2024   2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Salaries and bonuses   36,987    39,032    20,575    16,728 
Per diem compensation to members of the Board of Directors   1,316    1,357    712    679 
Termination benefits   1,656    1,606    765    545 
Total   39,959    41,995    22,052    17,952 

 

Related party receivables, current

 

      Nature of           06-30-2024   12-31-2023 
Name of related party  Tax ID No.  relationship  Country  Currency  Maturity  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Forestal Mininco S.A.  91.440.000-7  Common stockholder  Chile  Chilean pesos  30 days   11    10 
Eka Chile S.A.  99.500.140-3  Joint venture  Chile  Chilean pesos  30 days   2,064    2,113 
Colbún S.A.  96.505.760-9  Common stockholder  Chile  Chilean pesos  30 days   11    217 
CMPC Pulp  SpA.  96.532.330-9  Common stockholder  Chile  Chilean pesos  30 days   1    - 
Fundación Educacional Arauco  71.625.000-8  Parent company is ​​founder and contributor  Chile  Chilean pesos  30 days   647    - 
Alxar Internacional SpA.  76.879.169-4  Common controlling parent  Chile  Chilean pesos  -   -    42 
Sociedad Efecto Producciones Ltda.  77.131.710-3  Common matrix director  Chile  Chilean pesos  -   -    9 
Parque Eólico Ovejera Sur SpA.  76.839.949-2  Joint venture  Chile  Chilean pesos  -   -    10 
Compañía Puerto de Coronel S.A.  79.895.330-3  Subsidiary of an associate  Chile  U.S. dollar  30 days   62    14 
EMOAC SpA.  76.208.888-6  Common controlling parent  Chile  Chilean pesos  30 days   138    27 
Softys Argentina S.A.  -  Common shareholder of the parent company  Argentina  Argentine pesos  30 days   1,097    174 
TOTAL                  4,031    2,616 

 

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June 30, 2024

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

 

Related party payables, current

 

      Nature of             06-30-2024   12-31-2023 
Name of related party  Tax ID No.  relationship  Country   Currency  Maturity   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Copec S.A.  99.520.000-7  Common controlling parent   Chile   Chilean pesos   30 days    9,221    6,017 
Abastible S.A.  91.806.000-6  Common controlling parent   Chile   Chilean pesos   30 days    92    319 
Fundación Educacional Arauco  71.625.000-8  Parent company is ​​founder and contributor   Chile   Chilean pesos   -    -    444 
Bioenergías Forestales SpA.  76.188.197-3  Common stockholder   Chile   Chilean pesos   30 days    4    5 
Red to Green S.A.  86.370.800-1  Common stockholder   Chile   Chilean pesos   30 days    1    1 
Empresa Nacional de Telecomunicaciones S.A.  92.580.000-7  Common stockholder   Chile   Chilean pesos   30 days    2    7 
Servicios Corporativos Sercor S.A.  96.925.430-1  Associate   Chile    Chilean pesos   -    -    14 
Vía Limpia SpA.  79.874.200-0  Common controlling parent   Chile   Chilean pesos   -    -    4 
Copec Aviation S.A.  96.942.120-8  Joint venture of controlling parent   Chile   Chilean pesos   30 days    3    4 
Agrícola San Gerardo SpA  77.017.167-9  Joint venture   Chile   Chilean pesos   -    -    143 
Agrícola Fresno SpA  77.470.229-6  Joint venture   Chile   U.S. dollar   30 days    704    - 
Parque Eólico Ovejera Sur SpA.  76.839.949-2  Joint venture   Chile   Chilean pesos   30 days     164    - 
TOTAL                      10,191    6,958 

 

Related party payables, non-current

 

      Nature of           06-30-2024   12-31-2023 
Name of related party  Tax ID No.  relationship  Country  Currency  Maturity  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Agrícola Fresno SpA.  77.470.229-6  Joint venture  Chile  U.S. dollar  12-31-54   5,059    - 
Agrícola Fresno SpA.  77.470.229-6  Joint venture  Chile  U.S. dollar  12-31-27   7,581    7,581 
TreeCo, Inc.  -  Joint venture  United States  U.S. dollar  On demand   13,655    15,400 
TOTAL                  26,295    22,981 

 

Related party transactions

 

Purchases

 

     Nature of         Transaction  06-30-2024   12-31-2023 
Name of related party  Tax ID No.  relationship  Country   Currency  descriptions  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Abastible S.A.  91.806.000-6  Common controlling parent   Chile   Chilean pesos  Fuel   2,023    4,033 
Copec S.A.  99.520.000-7  Common controlling parent   Chile   Chilean pesos  Fuel and other   61,249    168,859 
Compañía Puerto de Coronel S.A.  79.895.330-3  Subsidiary of an associate   Chile   Chilean pesos  Transport, stowage and port services   4,777    17,008 
EKA Chile S.A.  99.500.140-3  Joint venture   Chile   Chilean pesos  Sodium chlorate   22,099    50,815 
Portaluppi, Guzman y Bezanilla Abogados Ltda.  78.096.080-9  Common director   Chile   Chilean pesos  Legal services   323    1,065 
Entel PCS Telecomunicaciones S.A.  96.806.980-2  Common stockholder   Chile   Chilean pesos  Telephone services   293    922 
Colbún S.A.  96.505.760-9  Common stockholder   Chile   Chilean pesos  Electrical Power   217    1,187 
Bioenergías Forestales SpA.  76.188.197-3  Common stockholder   Chile   Chilean pesos  Electrical Power   31    202 
Woodtech S.A.  76.724.000-7  Indirect associate of controlling parent   Chile   Chilean pesos  Wood volumen measurement services   412    1,283 
Servicios Corporativos Sercor S.A.  96.925.430-1  Associate   Chile   Chilean pesos  Other purchases   101    215 
Vía Limpia SPA  79.874.200-0  Common controlling parent   Chile   Chilean pesos  Waste management service and other purchases   142    280 

 

Sales

 

      Nature of         Transaction  06-30-2024   12-31-2023 
Name of related party  Tax ID No.  relationship  Country   Currency  descriptions  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Colbún S.A.  96.505.760-9  Common stockholder   Chile   Chilean pesos  Electrical power   329    430 
EKA Chile S.A.  99.500.140-3  Joint venture   Chile   Chilean pesos  Electrical power   12,046    23,162 
Fundación Educacional Arauco  71.625.000-8  Parent company is ​​founder and contributor   Chile   Chilean pesos  IT and administrative services   87    226 
Entel PCS Telecomunicaciones S.A.  96.806.980-2  Common stockholder   Chile   Chilean pesos  Leasings   283    405 
Cartulinas CMPC S.A.  96.731.890-6  Common stockholder   Chile   Chilean pesos  Pulp   -    222 
Softys Chile SpA.  96.529.310-8  Common stockholder   Chile   Chilean pesos  Pulp   -    782 
Forestal Mininco SpA.  91.440.000-7  Common stockholder   Chile   Chilean pesos  Pest control services and other sales   57    441 
Compañía Puerto de Coronel S.A.  79.895.330-3  Subsidiary of an associate   Chile   Chilean pesos  Other sales   73    294 
EMOAC SpA  76.208.888-6  Subsidiary of controlling parent   Chile   Chilean pesos  Electrical Power   547    2,125 
Softys Argentina S.A.  -  Common shareholder of the parent company   Argentina   Argentine pesos  Pulp   4,799    15,534 

 

Other transactions

 

      Nature of        Transaction  06-30-2024   12-31-2023 
Name of related party  Tax ID No.  relationship  Country  Currency  descriptions  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Falcão MS SPE S.A.  -  Associate  Brazil  Reales  Capital contribution   -    23,553 
Agrícola Fresno SpA  77.470.229-6  Joint venture  Chile  U.S. dollar  Capital contribution   10,226    1,509 
Parque Eólico Ovejera Sur SpA.  76.839.949-2  Joint venture  Chile  Chilean pesos  Capital contribution   296    222 
TreeCo, Inc.  -  Joint venture  United States  U.S. dollar  Issuance of new shares   -    15,400 
TreeCo, Inc.  -  Joint venture  United States  U.S. dollar  Capital contribution   -    9,230 
TreeCo, Inc.  -  Joint venture  United States  U.S. dollar  Borrowing capitalization   -    1,770 
E2E SpA.  76.879.577-0  Joint venture (actual subsidiary)  Chile  Chilean pesos  Borrowing capitalization   -    5,254 
Tecverde Engenharia S.A.  -  Subsidiary of a joint venture  Brazil  U.S. dollar  Borrowing   -    2,668 
E2E SpA.  76.879.577-0  Joint venture (actual subsidiary)  Chile  Chilean pesos  Borrowing   -    537 

 

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June 30, 2024

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

 

NOTE 14. INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES

 

On March 17, 2023, Arauco took over control of the company E2E SpA., acquiring the remaining 50% interest. The payment for this transaction amounted to ThCLP$ 102.

 

NOTE 15. INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES

 

In 2023, Arauco contributed capital to Falcão MS SPE S.A. for ThR$ 116,742 (equivalent to ThU.S.$ 23,553).

 

The following tables set forth information about investments in associates.

 

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%
  06-30-2024 12-31-2023
Carrying amount accounted for using equity method ThU.S.$ 55,469 ThU.S.$ 64,788

 

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%
  06-30-2024 12-31-2023
Carrying amount accounted for using equity method ThU.S.$ 381 ThU.S.$ 451

 

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%
  06-30-2024 12-31-2023
Carrying amount accounted for using equity method ThU.S.$ 9 ThU.S.$ 9

 

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%
  06-30-2024 12-31-2023
Carrying amount accounted for using equity method ThU.S.$ - ThU.S.$ 1

 

Name Falcão MS SPE S.A.
Country Brazil
Functional currency Brazilian real
Corporate purpose Management of land for leases to related parties.
Ownership interest (%) 49.0000%
  06-30-2024 12-31-2023
Carrying amount accounted for using equity method ThU.S.$ 31,399 ThU.S.$ 34,558

 

  06-30-2024 12-31-2023
Total investments in associates accounted for using equity method ThU.S.$ 87,258 ThU.S.$ 99,806

 

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June 30, 2024

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

 

Summarized financial information of associates

 

   Assets 
                   Consorcio         
   Inversiones Puerto   Serv.Corporativos   Florestal Vale   Falcão   Tecnológico   Genómica     
   Coronel S.A.   Sercor S.A.   do Corisco S.A.   MS SPE S.A.   Bioenercel S.A.   Forestal S.A.   Total 
06-30-2024  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Current   1    7,017    5,959    21,232    -    10    34,219 
Non-current   112,757    2,463    66,930    94,064    -    62    276,276 
Total of associates   112,758    9,480    72,889    115,296    -    72    310,495 

  

    Liabilities and Equity 
                        Consorcio           
    Inversiones Puerto    Serv.Corporativos    Florestal Vale do    Falcão    Tecnológico    Genómica    Total 
    Coronel S.A.    Sercor S.A.    Corisco S.A.    MS SPE S.A.    Bioenercel S.A.    Forestal S.A.      
    ThU.S.$    ThU.S.$    ThU.S.$    ThU.S.$    ThU.S.$    ThU.S.$    ThU.S.$ 
Current   54    5,611    856    9,306    -    -    15,827 
Non-current   -    1,965    18,279    38,914    -    35    59,193 
Equity   112,704    1,904    53,754    67,076    -    37    235,475 
Total of associates   112,758    9,480    72,889    115,296    -    72    310,495 
06-30-2024                                   
Income   -    2,295    4,909    6,813    -    -    14,017 
Other income / expenses   (17,908)   (2,529)   (2,288)   (828)   -    -    (23,553)
Net profit or loss (continuing operations) of associates   (17,908)   (234)   2,621    5,985    -    -    (9,536)
Other comprehensive income   2,135    -    -    -    -    -    2,135 
Comprehensive income   (15,773)   (234)   2,621    5,985    -    -    (7,401)
Dividends received   -    -    871    -    -    -    871 

  

   Assets 
                   Consorcio         
   Inversiones Puerto   Serv.Corporativos   Florestal Vale   Falcão   Tecnológico   Genómica     
   Coronel S.A.   Sercor S.A.   do Corisco S.A.   MS SPE S.A.   Bioenercel S.A.   Forestal S.A.   Total 
12-31-2023  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Current   1    7,449    4,841    11,746    -    10    24,047 
Non-current   131,395    2,188    77,284    169,486    4    62    380,419 
Total of associates   131,396    9,637    82,125    181,232    4    72    404,466 

  

   Liabilities and Equity 
                   Consorcio         
   Inversiones Puerto   Serv.Corporativos   Florestal Vale do   Falcão   Tecnológico   Genómica     
   Coronel S.A.   Sercor S.A.   Corisco S.A.   MS SPE S.A.   Bioenercel S.A.   Forestal S.A.   Total 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Current  54   6,021   1,743   4,238   -   -   12,056 
Non-current   -    1,362    20,990    106,468    3    35    128,858 
Equity   131,342    2,254    59,392    70,526    1    37    263,552 
Total of associates   131,396    9,637    82,125    181,232    4    72    404,466 
06-30-2023                                   
Income   -    2,343    4,799    -    -    -    7,142 
Other income / expenses   1,581    (2,029)   (2,163)   186    -    (1)   (2,426)
Net profit or loss (continuing operations) of associates   1,581    314    2,636    186    -    (1)   4,716 
Other comprehensive income   -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Comprehensive income   1,581    314    2,636    186    -    (1)   4,716 
Dividends received   -    -    105    -    -    -    105 

  

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June 30, 2024

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

 

Reconciliation of investment in associates and joint ventures

 

   06-30-2024   12-31-2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Opening balance as of January 1   423,611    365,671 
Changes          
Investment in joint ventures, additions (1)   -    23,553 
Investment in joint ventures, additions (2)   10,522    55,885 
Share of profit (loss) in investment in associates   (7,627)   3,990 
Share of profit (loss) in investment in joint ventures   (3,542)   3,719 
Dividends received, Investments in associates   (1,500)   (3,687)
Increase (decrease) in foreign exchange currency on translation of associates and joint ventures   (11,675)   9,467 
Reclassification from (to) assets held for sale (3)   -    (29,102)
Other increase (decrease) in investment in associates and joint ventures   (1,171)   (5,885)
Total changes   (14,993)   57,940 
Closing balance   408,618    423,611 

 

Year 2024

(2)Forestal Arauco S.A., during the year 2024 has made contributions of non-monetary assets to Agrícola Fresno SpA for ThU.S.$ 10,226.

 

Arauco Bioenergía SpA., during the year 2024 has made capital contributions to Parque Eólico Ovejera Sur SpA.for ThCLP$ 285,000 equivalents to ThU.S.$ 296 corresponding to 296 shares.

 

Year 2023

(1)Arauco Participações Florestais Ltda. made a capital contribution to Falcão MS SPE S.A., for ThR$ 116,742 that is equivalent to ThU.S.$ 23,553 for 116,741,636 shares.
(2)On January 9, 2023 Maderas Arauco S.A. made a capital contribution to E2E SpA., through the capitalization of loans maintained with this entity for ThCLP$ 4,446,808 that is equivalent to ThU.S.$ 5,254 for 4,446,808 shares.

 

-Forestal Arauco S.A. and Agrícola San Carlos SpA. In March 2023 made a non-monetary assets contribution to Agrícola Fresno SpA for ThU.S.$ 1,509. For this contribution they subscribed 266,204 and 35,556 shares respectively. In the act, Agrícola San Carlos SpA sold the subscribed shares of Agrícola Fresno SpA to Forestal Arauco S.A., maintaining Forestal Arauco S.A. a 50% of share in Agrícola Fresno SpA.

-Arauco Bioenergía SpA., during the year 2023 made capital contributions to the company Parque Eólico Ovejera Sur SpA. for ThCLP$ 185,000 equivalent to ThU.S.$ 222 corresponding to 185 shares.

-Arauco Venture Limited., during the year 2023 acquired 51.1278% of TreeCo, Inc. shares, for a total of ThU.S.$ 48,900, which were carried out based on the committed agreements. As of June 30, 2024 the contribution paid was ThU.S.$ 11,000, through the capitalization of loan receivable for ThU.S.$ 1,770 and cash contributions for ThU.S.$ 9.230.

(3)Arauco Forest Brasil S.A. investment on Florestal Vale do Corisco S.A.

 

   06-30-2024   12-31-2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Carrying amount of investments in associates accounted for using equity method   87,258    99,806 
Carrying amount of investments in joint ventures accounted for using equity method   321,360    323,805 
Total investment accounted for using equity method   408,618    423,611 

 

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

 

NOTE 16. INTERESTS IN JOINT ARRANGEMENTS

 

Investments and contributions made

 

The main operations carried out as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 are reported below:

 

During the period as of June 30, 2024, through the subsidiary Forestal Arauco S.A., contributions of non-monetary assets have been made to Agrícola Fresno SpA for a total amount of ThUS$ 10,226.

 

On March 12, 2024, Eufores S.A. and Forestal Cono Sur S.A. (entities that classify as Arauco’s joint operation in Uruguay), acquired all the shares and social rights of four companies owned by Global Timber Spain SLU and Global Timber International LLC. The acquired companies are Taurion S.A., Taurion Asociación Agraria de Responsabilidad Limitada, Monte Fresnos S.A. and Monte Fresnos Asociación Agraria de Responsabilidad Limitada. These companies together own approximately 32,000 hectares in Uruguay, of which approximately 19,000 hectares are planted with eucalyptus trees.

 

On September 13, 2023, Arauco, through its United Kingdom investment company Arauco Ventures Ltd., acquired 51.1278% of the company TreeCo, Inc. in the United States. This company is engaged in research aimed at development and studies focusing on the development and commercial application of genome editing, biotechnology and forest genetics technologies and/or knowledge, including in vitro and ex vitro plant propagation, tissue culture and clone delivery, plant establishment, wood property analysis and development or sale of clones, seedlings and trees for application to forestry. The price agreed for the shares representing the aforementioned shareholding percent is ThU.S.$ 48,900, payable based on the committed agreements. At the closing of these financial statements the amount paid was ThU.S.$ 11,000.

 

Arauco initially recorded this acquisition based on the information available to date, making a preliminary determination of the allocation of fair values. The amounts were considered provisional amounts and may be adjusted during the measurement period of this acquisition to reflect new information obtained about facts and circumstances existing at the date of the acquisition which, if known, would have affected the measurement of the amounts recognized at that date.

 

As of January 9, 2023, Maderas Arauco S.A. made a capital contribution to E2E SpA., through the capitalization of loans maintained with this entity for ThCLP$ 4,446,808 (equivalent to ThU.S.$ 5,254).

 

As of June 30, 2024 and 2023, Arauco has not made 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, and Arauco holds a 50% interest in these investments. 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, 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 two panel plants and one sawmill in Spain; two panel plants and one resin plant in Portugal; three panel plants in Germany and two panel plants in South Africa.

 

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June 30, 2024

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

 

Furthermore, Arauco holds a 50% ownership in Eka Chile S.A. (“Eka”), a company that sells sodium chlorate to pulp plants in Chile. There is a contractual agreement with this company whereby Arauco has engaged in an economic activity subject to common control, which is classified as a joint venture.

 

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

 

   06-30-2024   12-31-2023 
   Assets   Liabilities   Assets   Liabilities 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Current   458,052    71,380    408,066    44,798 
Non-current   1,931,863    129,076    1,948,800    133,661 
Equity   -    2,189,459    -    2,178,407 
Total joint arrangement   2,389,915    2,389,915    2,356,866    2,356,866 
Investment   1,094,730         1,089,204      

 

    06-30-2024         06-30-2023      
    ThU.S.$         ThU.S.$      
Income   459,448         528,491      
Expenses   (330,637)        (327,352)     
Joint arrangement net income (loss)   128,811         201,139      

 

   06-30-2024    12-31-2023 
Forestal Cono Sur S.A. (consolidated)   Assets    Liabilities    Assets    Liabilities 
    ThU.S.$    ThU.S.$    ThU.S.$    ThU.S.$ 
Current   56,149    6,070    51,173    5,911 
Non-current   148,425    3,911    150,619    3,931 
Equity   -    194,593    -    191,950 
Total joint arrangement   204,574    204,574    201,792    201,792 
Investment   97,298         95,975      
                     
    06-30-2024         06-30-2023      
    ThU.S.$         ThU.S.$      
Income   6,613         7,735      
Expenses   (3,967)        (3,468)     
Joint arrangement net income (loss)   2,646         4,267      
                     

 

   06-30-2024    12-31-2023 
    Assets    Liabilities    Assets    Liabilities 
Eufores S.A. (consolidated)   ThU.S.$    ThU.S.$    ThU.S.$    ThU.S.$ 
Current   187,666    262,697    150,509    223,974 
Non-current   1,118,041    118,373    965,695    116,226 
Equity   -    924,637    -    776,004 
Total joint arrangement   1,305,707    1,305,707    1,116,204    1,116,204 
Investment   462,319         388,002      
                     
    06-30-2024         06-30-2023      
    ThU.S.$         ThU.S.$      
Income   150,154         136,478      
Expenses   (120,719)        (110,314)     
Joint arrangement net income (loss)   29,435         26,164      

 

   06-30-2024   12-31-2023 
Zona Franca Punta Pereira S.A.   Assets    Liabilities    Assets    Liabilities 

(Uruguay)

   ThU.S.$    ThU.S.$    ThU.S.$    ThU.S.$ 
Current   15,705    97,432    6,842    90,235 
Non-current   422,318    -    425,634    - 
Equity   -    340,591    -    342,241 
Total joint arrangement   438,023    438,023    432,476    432,476 
Investment   170,296         171,121      
                     
    06-30-2024         06-30-2023      
    ThU.S.$         ThU.S.$      
Income   10,901         10,536      
Expenses   (12,551)        (12,011)     
Joint arrangement net income (loss)   (1,650)        (1,475)     

 

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June 30, 2024

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 accounted in for equity method and its movements are presented in Note 15:

 

   06-30-2024   12-31-2023 
   Assets   Liabilities   Assets   Liabilities 
Eka Chile S.A.  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Current   16,957    4,201    16,898    4,397 
Non-current   39,992    5,127    39,854    5,142 
Equity   -    47,621    -    47,213 
Total joint arrangement   56,949    56,949    56,752    56,752 
Investment   23,811         23,607      

 

   06-30-2024       06-30-2023     
   ThU.S.$       ThU.S.$     
Income   26,435        24,048     
Expenses   (23,027)        (22,741)     
Joint arrangement net income (loss)   3,408         1,307      
Other comprehensive income   -         -      
Comprehensive income   3,408         1,307      
Dividends   1,500         -      
                     

 

   06-30-2024   12-31-2023 
   Assets   Liabilities   Assets   Liabilities 
Sonae Arauco S.A.  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Current   319,543    293,755    274,085    202,434 
Non-current   700,568    317,159    705,465    346,471 
Equity   -    409,197    -    430,645 
Total joint arrangement   1,020,111    1,020,111    979,550    979,550 
Net assets   185,026         194,762      
Net asset adjustment (goodwill)   19,573         20,561      
Investment   204,599         215,323      

 

   06-30-2024       06-30-2023     
   ThU.S.$       ThU.S.$     
Income   490,516        578,022     
Expenses   (500,271)        (540,340)     
Joint arrangement net income (loss)   (9,755)        37,682      
Other comprehensive income   -         -      
Comprehensive income   (9,755)        37,682      
Dividends   -         -      

 

   06-30-2024   12-31-2023 
   Assets   Liabilities   Assets   Liabilities 
Agrícola El Paque SpA.  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Current   221    118    245    77 
Non-current   4,168    424    4,240    225 
Equity   -    3,847    -    4,183 
Total joint arrangement   4,389    4,389    4,485    4,485 
Investment   1,924         2,091      

 

   06-30-2024       06-30-2023     
   ThU.S.$       ThU.S.$     
Income   17        -     
Expenses   (56)        (38)     
Joint arrangement net income (loss)   (39)        (38)     
Other comprehensive income   -         -      
Comprehensive income   (39)        (38)     
Dividends   -         -      

 

    06-30-2024    12-31-2023 
    Assets    Liabilities    Assets    Liabilities 
Parque Eólico Ovejera del Sur SpA.   ThU.S.$    ThU.S.$    ThU.S.$    ThU.S.$ 
Current   469    195    301    95 
Non-current   3,201    -    3,103    - 
Equity   -    3,475    -    3,309 
Total joint arrangement   3,670    3,670    3,404    3,404 
Investment   1,738         1,655      

 

    06-30-2024        06-30-2023     
    ThU.S.$         ThU.S.$      
Income   -        -     
Expenses   (70)        (23)     
Joint arrangement net income (loss)   (70)        (23)     
Other comprehensive income   -         -      
Comprehensive income   (70)        (23)     
Dividends   -         -      

 

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June 30, 2024

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

 

  06-30-2024   02-28-2023 
   Assets   Liabilities   Assets   Liabilities 
E2E SpA.  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Current   -    -    7,693    20,282 
Non-current   -    -    21,411    2,520 
Equity   -    -    -    6,302 
Total joint arrangement   -    -    29,104    29,104 
Investment   -         3,151      

 

    06-30-2024         02-28-2023      
    ThU.S.$         ThU.S.$      
Income   -         224      
Expenses   -         (1,244)     
Joint arrangement net income (loss)   -         (1,020)     
Other comprehensive income   -         -      
Comprehensive income   -         (1,020)     
Dividends   -         -      

 

   06-30-2024   12-31-2023 
   Assets   Liabilities   Assets   Liabilities 
Agrícola San Gerardo SpA.  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Current   599    475    765    2,225 
Non-current   4,966    1,906    4,981    - 
Equity   -    3,184    -    3,521 
Total joint arrangement   5,565    5,565    5,746    5,746 
Investment   1,592         1,761      

 

   06-30-2024       06-30-2023     
   ThU.S.$       ThU.S.$     
Income   134        -     
Expenses   (220)        (30)     
Joint arrangement net income (loss)   (86)        (30)     
Other comprehensive income   -         -      
Comprehensive income   (86)        (30)     
Dividends   -         -      

 

    06-30-2024    12-31-2023 
    Assets    Liabilities    Assets    Liabilities 
Agrícola Fresno SpA   ThU.S.$    ThU.S.$    ThU.S.$    ThU.S.$ 
Current   11,074    12,232    2,939    7,558 
Non-current   113,921    1,582    96,303    1,159 
Equity   -    111,181    -    90,525 
Total joint arrangement   124,995    124,995    99,242    99,242 
Investment   55,591         45,263      

 

    06-30-2024         06-30-2023      
    ThU.S.$         ThU.S.$      
Income   155         -      
Expenses   (658)        (53)     
Joint arrangement net income (loss)   (503)        (53)     
Other comprehensive income   -         -      
Comprehensive income   (503)        (53)     
Dividends   -         -      

 

    06-30-2024    12-31-2023 
    Assets    Liabilities    Assets    Liabilities 
TreeCo Inc.   ThU.S.$    ThU.S.$    ThU.S.$    ThU.S.$ 
Current   3,674    17    3,500    - 
Non-current   91,949    -    92,143    - 
Equity   -    95,606    -    95,643 
Total joint arrangement   95,623    95,623    95,643    95,643 
Investment   48,881         48,900    - 

 

    06-30-2024         06-30-2023      
    ThU.S.$         ThU.S.$      
Income   -         -      
Expenses   (37)        -      
Joint arrangement net income (loss)   (37)        -      
Other comprehensive income   -         -      
Comprehensive income   (37)        -      
Dividends   -         -      

 

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June 30, 2024

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

 

NOTE 17. IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS

 

In 2022, as a result of loss of dryer, an impairment provision was made for ThU.S.$ 10,500 in Valdivia mill in Chile, which was recognized into impairment provisions of individual assets for which reversals were made in 2023, leaving a balance of ThU.S.$ 3,639 as of June 30, 2024.

 

At the end of 2022, considering the current projections of future margins, exchange differences and the sustained increasing risk in the Argentine Republic, and applying the usual procedures for determining impairment in accordance with IFRS, in the subsidiary Arauco Argentina, an impairment was recorded in the cash generating unit for the manufacture of celulose pulp, which to date is ThU.S.$ 127,260. (ThU.S.$ 127,260 as of December 31, 2023).

 

The premises included in this projection consider a discount rate of 22.07%, sales volume based on expected production data, sales prices based on the projection of international consultants and future investments of the machinery in its current state.

 

On September 12, 2023 the decision to suspend the manufacturing pulp process at the Licancel mill (Chile). As of June 30, 2024, the Licancel mill impairment provision was recognized for a total of ThU.S.$ 61,039 (ThU.S.$ 61,039 as of December 31, 2023), which includes Property, plant and equipment and Inventory of spare parts.

 

In the second quarter of 2023, an impairment provision of ThU.S.$ 6,037 was recognized corresponding to the closure of the Aserraderos Horcones II in Chile, which remains to date.

 

In 2024, an impairment provision of ThU.S.$ 4,989 was recognized corresponding to the indefinite suspension of operations of the Aserradero El Colorado in Chile.

 

As of June 30, 2024, impairment provisions associated with sales and recoveries from property, plant and equipment from the subsidiaries of United States, impairment provisions associated with from property, plant and equipment were reversed for a total of ThU.S.$ 3,732 (ThU.S.$ 7,113 as of December 31, 2023).

 

All impairment provision charges are presented in the interim consolidated statement of profit or loss under other expenses by function, whose movements are shown below:

 

   06-30-2024   12-31-2023 
Changes in CGUs impairment provision  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Opening balance   401,671    324,350 
Impairment loss recognized in profit or loss   5,874    80,146 
Reversal of impairment loss recognized in profit or loss   (6,413)   (7,899)
Increase (decrease) in foreign exchange   (7,566)   5,074 
Closing balance   393,566    401,671 

 

Changes in provisions for impairment of property, plant and equipment and spare parts due to technical obsolescence or loss to forest due to fires, are shown below:

 

   06-30-2024   12-31-2023 
Changes in impairment provision from impaired assets  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Opening balance   31,764    33,324 
Impairment loss recognized in profit or loss   2,040    8,600 
Reverse of impairment recognized loss in profit or loss   (641)   (10,197)
Increase (decrease) in foreign exchange   (383)   206 
Closing balance   32,780    31,764 

 

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June 30, 2024

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

 

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.$ 53,758 (ThU.S.$ 55,891 on December 31, 2023), as shown below:

 

   06-30-2024   12-31-2023 
Goodwill  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Arauco Canada Ltd. (Flakeboard Company Ltd)   40,654    40,726 
Arauco do Brasil S.A. (Pien mill)   12,372    14,433 
Arauco North America, Inc. (Prime-Line, Inc.)   732    732 
Closing balance   53,758    55,891 

 

   06-30-2024   12-31-2023 
Goodwill movement  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Opening balance at January 1   55,891    54,800 
Increase (decrease) impairment   (198)   - 
Increase (decrease) in foreign exchange   (1,935)   1,091 
Closing balance   53,758    55,891 

 

Of the total of goodwill, ThU.S.$ 40,654 (ThU.S.$ 40,726 as of December 31, 2023) were generated by the acquisition of “Flakeboard” (currently Arauco Canada Ltd.), 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 remaining balance of ThU.S.$ 732 corresponds to the acquisition of Prime-Line Inc., on September 1, 2019, for which Arauco North America Inc, a subsidiary of Arauco Canada Ltd. paid ThU.S.$ 18,880 for all the shares of said company.

 

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 7-year term, a period time, which is considered to represent the cyclicality of the business performance, applying a nominal discount rate of 7% which reflects current market assessments for the wood products segment in North America.

 

Due to the investment in panel plant in Pien, Brazil, there is a goodwill of ThU.S.$ 12,372 (ThU.S.$ 14,433 as of December 31, 2023).

 

The recoverable amount for the Pien mill’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 based on the operational plan approved by the Administration, applying a 7.4% nominal discount rate that reflects current evaluations for the panel segment in Brazil.

 

As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the carrying value of the goodwill of the plants did not exceed their recoverable value (except for ThU.S.$ 198 of goodwill impairment and ThU.S.$ 885 of Pien mill line impairment).

 

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June 30, 2024

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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., Forestal Arauco S.A. and Maderas Arauco S.A.

 

The Constitución Truck Owners Trade Association (in Spanish, Asociación Gremial de Dueños de Camiones de Constitución or “ASODUCAM”) has filed a claim – seeking the specific performance of a contract and damages – against Forestal Arauco S.A., Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A. and Maderas Arauco S.A. The respondents are being sued joint and severally.

 

The complaint is based on assumptions 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 SpA., in favor of the other two defendants, Celulosa Arauco and Constitución S.A. and Maderas Arauco S.A.

 

On February 5, 2024, Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A. and Maderas Arauco S.A. formally objected to a transaction exception and, in subsidy, answered the lawsuit. For its part, Forestal Arauco S.A. directly answered the lawsuit presented by ASODUCAM.

 

On February 7, 2024, the court ordered the suspension of proceedings, pending the resolution of the settlement plea, and duly noted that the claim against Forestal Arauco S.A. had been properly answered. By way of a resolution dated February 29, 2024, a ruling on the above plea was postponed until the final decision of the case. A motion for reconsideration, with a secondary appeal, was filed against this ruling, which was rejected by a resolution dated March 12, 2024, while the secondary appeal was granted. On March 20, 2024, the case was forwarded to the Court of Appeals of Santiago under docket No. 471-2024; the admissibility of the secondary appeal is still pending.

 

Upon conclusion of the discussion period, a settlement hearing was held on April 18, 2024, but the settlement was ultimately declared failed. The court must now issue a resolution commencing the period for the production of evidence.

 

Forestal Arauco S.A.

 

On July 7, 2015 Inversiones Forestales Los Alpes Limitada and Forestal Neltume-Carrasco S.A. filed a claim against Forestal Arauco S.A. before the Civil Court of Angol (C-502-2015), in which they request that Forestal Arauco S.A. restitute the material possession of 1,855.9 hectares, which would be part of their property "Resto del Fundo Los Alpes", which would have an area of approximately 2,700 hectares. Likewise, they requested that it be declared that the property is the exclusive domain of the actors, the restitution of the civil and natural fruits, in addition to the deteriorations that the property would have experienced, with litigation costs.

 

On May 29, 2019, the lawsuit was answered, and the counterclaim of the acquisitive prescription was filed.

 

On September 1, 2020, the court received the case. Moreover, the resolution was notified on August 30, 2022, along with the resolution to reactivate the discovery period.

 

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June 30, 2024

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

 

Upon conclusion of the discussion period, on September 2, 2022, the company filed a motion for abandonment of proceedings, the resolution of which is still is pending.

 

Considering that the Company's position is supported by solid legal arguments, there is a reasonable margin of obtaining a favorable result for the Company and that is why, as of June 30, 2024, Arauco has not established any provision for this contingency.

 

Arauco Argentina S.A.

 

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

 

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

 

Additionally, the Company has filed yearly forestry plans between years 2007 and 2021 for its local operations in the provinces of Misiones and Buenos Aires.

 

On March 25, 2019, the Secretary of Agriculture, Livestock and Fishing approved the resolution No. 2019-55-APN-SECAGYP#MPYT, approving the annual forestry plan for 2007. In addition, said organism through the resolution No. 2019-114-APN-SECAGYP#MPYT approved the annual forestry plan for 2009 on June 12, 2019, and through the resolution No. 2019-228-APN-SECAGYP#MPYT approved the annual forestry plan for 2008 on November 29, 2019. For this reason, Arauco Argentina S.A. may compute the exemption in the income tax related to the forest appraisal on the plantations to be harvested from the lands included in those plans as from the 2019 period.

 

In March 2005, Note No. 145/05 of the Subsecretary 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 in March of 2007 by collateralization through the granting of bond (caution) policies for each shipment permits exempted from payment of export duty. The company maintains an assignment of funds equivalent to $ 23,821 for guaranteed export duties between 2007-2015, which appears under long-term provisions. Additionally, the Company filed a restitution claim for a total amount of ThU.S.$ 6,555, plus interest 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. The Company’s claim is being heard under case file No. 21830/2006 before the Federal Contentious Administrative Court No. 4. On October 28, 2019, a judgment of first instance was issued in said case, rejecting the claim and imposing the litigation costs on Arauco. Against that judgment, the Company filed an appeal and expressed the corresponding arguments in December 2019. On June 15, 2022, the Chamber of Appeals confirmed the judgement of first instance. On July 1, 2022, Arauco Argentina filed the Federal Extraordinary Appeal before the Supreme Court of Justice. The Chamber admitted the appeal lodged by Arauco regarding the federal matter of the litigation; however, the grounds pertaining to arbitrariness were dismissed. Arauco filed a direct complaint before the Supreme Court, seeking for the higher court to broaden its examination of the case and also address such argument. Currently, both proposals are in process.

 

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June 30, 2024

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

 

On the other hand, Arauco Argentina S.A. currently has a guarantee at an amount of $ 435,952,315 Argentine pesos (ThU.S.$ 487 as of June 30, 2024) in favor of the Secretary of Agriculture, Livestock and Fishing.

 

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.

 

1) The Federal Reserve of Brazil contested the amortization of goodwill resulting from acquisitions of Placas do Paraná, Tafibrás, Tafisa (now, Arauco do Brasil S.A.) y Dynea Brasil S.A. The company presented the appropriate administrative defense at that time.

 

On July 20, 2015, Arauco do Brasil was notified of the first administrative level resolution, which partially confirmed the sanction. Against this resolution, a voluntary appeal to revoke the Notice of Infringement was filed before the Administrative Council of Fiscal Resources of Brazil (in Portuguese, Conselho Administrativo de Recursos Fiscais or “CARF”), which is the second level.

 

On May 16, 2017, the CARF issued its decision on the matter, and confirmed certain arguments presented by the Company regarding the premium, although it decided to file additional charges. On September 27, 2018, Arauco do Brasil S.A was notified of the CARF’s decision, and the Company then filed a motion for clarification to clarify certain elements of the CARF’s decision. On January 25, 2019, the CARF ruled that there were no clarifications or omissions to be made and, consequently, set a deadline to file the last appeal within the administrative scope (“Special Appeal”). This Special Appeal was lodged before the CARF High Chamber of Fiscal Resources (in Portuguese, Camara Superior de Recursos Fiscais or “CSRF”) on February 11, 2019, reiterating the allegations put forth by the Company’s defense regarding the issues and charges that remained outstanding in the process.

 

On August 28, 2020, the Company was served with an intermediate decision in Grievance of Instrument, issued by CARF that divided the claim into two parts, one at the administrative level and the other one at the judicial level:

 

I – The administrative level fine(deductibility of interest and isolated fine of 50%) whose estimated amount of R$34.5 million (equivalent to ThU.S.$ 6,579 as of June 30, 2024). Pursuant to these requirements on March 27, 2023, Arauco do Brasil adhered to the government program of reduction of fiscal litigation which permits a reduction of the 65% of the entire amount of the debt through the payment of the 35% of the debt in two ways: (a) payment in cash of the 30%, totaling R$3.7 million (ThU.S.$ 701 as of June 30, 2024) and (b) payment of 70% of fiscal losses, totaling R$8.6 million (ThU.S.$ 1,635 as of June 30, 2024).

 

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Subsequently, Arauco do Brasil performed the payment in cash and also the offset with tax losses. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Federal Reserve of Brazil (Brazilian tax service) must confirm Arauco do Brasil's compliance with the program, thus closing the part of the case which was being reviewed before an administrative venue.

 

II – Part of the case that remained in a judicial venue (contractual expenses deducted in the purchase of Tafisa Brasil; interest and legal expenses on debts in the amnesty program; Imposto de Renda Pessoa Jurídica, or “IRPJ”, and lower Contribuição Social sobre o Lucro Líquido, or “CSLL” whose updated estimated amount is R$ 42,167,507 (ThU.S.$ 8,040 as of June 30, 2024). Arauco do Brasil filed the Tax Debt Annulment Action.

 

On March 9, 2023, the trial court issued a judgment that was partially favorable to Arauco do Brasil, upholding the aforementioned claims, and thus setting aside the portion of the debt corresponding to R$ 26,554,677 (ThU.S.$ 5,063 as of June 30, 2024). However, the judgment rejected the claim related to interest and legal expenses on debts under the amnesty program, which estimated amount is R$ 15,612,831 (ThU.S.$ 2,977 as of June 30, 2024).

 

On May 29, 2023, the Federal Reserve filed an appeal seeking the revocation of the judgment in the section that was favorable to Arauco, while, on June 26, 2023, Arauco also filed an appeal, but seeking the ratification of the judgment regarding interest and legal expenses on debts in the amnesty program. Arauco filed its counter-arguments to the Appeal of the National Treasury and is currently awaiting the filing of counter-arguments by the National Treasury to subsequently send the case to the Court for an appellate judgment.

 

After the submission of counter-arguments by both parties, on July 18, 2023 the case was referred to the court for an appellate trial. The case is currently awaiting trial in court.

 

Considering that the Company's position is supported by solid legal arguments, there is a reasonable margin of obtaining a favorable result for the Company and that is why, as of June 30, 2024, Arauco has not established any provision for this contingency.

 

2) In 2013, a service provider instituted a civil lawsuit against us seeking compensation for damages allegedly caused by Arauco’s unilateral termination of its contract in connection with the implementation of the MDF 2 line of the Jaguariaiva mill. On November 01, 2021, the Civil Court of Curitiba issued its ruling, ordering Arauco to pay to the service provider an amount of ThR$ 84,000 (ThU.S.$ 16,015 as of June 30, 2024) in consideration of the alleged damages borne by the service provider during the course of the services contracts and as a result of its early termination by Arauco.

 

After the judgment, we were summoned and on March 8, 2022 we filed an Appeal, and the opposing party was summoned to present arguments on our appeal and filed the petition on April 11, 2022, also appealing the judgment.

 

In April 2023, a favorable ruling was handed down in our Appeal and we succeeded in annulling the judgment so that the case could return to its origin. This annulment ruling will also affect the expert evidence, which will have to be produced again. As a result, the provision of R$ 42,945,528 (ThU.S.$ 8,188 as of June 30, 2024) was fully reversed.

 

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In May 2023, the contractor company filed a Motion for Clarification presenting alleged omissions, in an attempt to preserve the decision or at least the evidence already produced. Review of these remedies is currently pending. In July 2023, the appeal was dismissed.

 

In August 2023, the contractor filed a Special Appeal before the Higher Court of Justice, in an attempt to reverse the decision in favor of Arauco.

 

In October 2023, the special appeal was rejected. In November 2023, the contractor firm lodged an appeal, seeking admissibility, but in April 2024 said appeal was not admitted.

 

In May 2024, opposing counsel filed a new appeal in an attempt to have its main appeal reviewed by the Superior Court of Law. This appeal has not yet been heard.

 

Arauco Industria de México, S.A. de C.V. (before Maderas y Sintéticos de México, S.A. de C.V.

 

On December 12, 2022, the Tax Administration Service issued tax credit assessment resolution number 900-04-04-00-00-00-2022-978 corresponding to the 2014 tax year. Under such assessment, objections against the following items were filed: (i) the deduction of interest in the historical amount of $ 85,172,274 Mexican pesos (ThU.S.$ 5,020 as of June 30, 2024), from loans granted by Masisa S.A. (Chile); (ii) the tax loss in the total amount of $ 275,986,671 Mexican pesos (ThU.S.$ 16,265 as of June 30, 2024); (iii) the deduction of payments made to Masisa S.A. for logistics services in the total amount of $ 3,058,221 Mexican pesos (ThU.S.$ 180 as of June 30, 2024); (iv) the alleged generation of non-distributed dividends related to the payments indicated in items (i) and (iii) above; (v) the rejection of contributions to the Single Contribution Account in amounts expressed in Mexican pesos of $ 342,372,000 (ThU.S.$ 20,178 as of June 30, 2024), $ 66,250,020 (ThU.S.$ 3,904 as of June 30, 2024), $ 46,389,980 (ThU.S.$ 2,734 as of June 30, 2024) and $ 11,457,000 Mexican pesos (ThU.S.$ 675 as of June 30, 2024), respectively; and (vi) an alleged incorrect application of the double taxation avoidance treaty between Mexico and Chile. The total amount of omitted tax, updates, surcharges, and fines assessed to the company amounts to $ 437,900,830 Mexican pesos (ThU.S.$ 25,808 as of June 30, 2024).

 

On February 13, 2023, a motion to revoke was filed against the above assessment, before the General Legal Administration of the Tax Administration Service. Currently, additional evidence was submitted, and subsequently, the tax authorities must issue a ruling which, if unfavorable, could be challenged by the Company before the Federal Court of Administrative Justice.

 

Considering that the Company's position is supported by solid legal arguments, there is a reasonable margin of obtaining a favorable result for the Company and that is why, as of June 30, 2024, Arauco has not established any provision for 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.

 

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Provisions recorded as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 are as follows:

 

   06-30-2024   12-31-2023 
Classes of Provisions  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Short-term provisions   2,061    3,905 
Provisions for litigations   582    440 
Other short-term provisions   1,479    3,465 
Long-term provisions, non-Current   33,388    28,651 
Provisions for litigations   29,093    28,651 
Other long-term provisions   4,295    - 
Total provisions   35,449    32,556 

 

   06-30-2024 
   Litigations (*)   Other Provisions (**)   Total 
Movements in provisions  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Opening balance   29,091    3,465    32,556 
Changes in provisions               
Additional provisions   1,664    4,499    6,163 
Used provisions   (496)   (2,119)   (2,615)
Increase (decrease) in foreign exchange   (588)   (71)   (659)
Other increases (decreases)   4    -    4 
Total changes   584    2,309    2,893 
Closing balance   29,675    5,774    35,449 

 

(*)The increase in litigations is mainly made up of ThU.S.$ 1,582 (subsidiaries in Brazil) for civil and labor lawsuits.
(**)The increase in Other Provisions corresponds mainly to the deferred subsidy of one subsidiary in Brazil. In addition, the decrease in Other Provisions corresponds mainly to the reversal of the provision for dismantling of Line 1 o Arauco mill.

 

   12-31-2023 
  Litigations (*)   Other Provisions (**)   Total 
Movements in provisions  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Opening balance   39,668    10,551    50,219 
Changes in provisions               
Additional provisions   27,732    -    27,732 
Increase due to business combination   87    -    87 
Used provisions   (1,743)   (5,440)   (7,183)
Reversal of unused provision   (32,276)   (1,676)   (33,952)
Increase (decrease) in foreign exchange   (3,524)   30    (3,494)
Other increases (decreases)   (31)   -    (31)
Decrease through transfer to liabilities included in disposal groups classified as held for sale   (822)   -    (822)
Total changes   (10,577)   (7,086)   (17,663)
Closing balance   29,091    3,465    32,556 

 

(*)The increase in litigations is mainly made up of ThU.S.$ 25,098 (subsidiaries in Brazil) for civil and labor lawsuits. In addition, the decrease legal litigations correspond mainly to the reversal of the provision for a lawsuit with a supplier in the Arauco do Brasil S.A.
(**)The decrease in Other Provisions corresponds mainly to the reversal of the provision for dismantling of Line 1 o Arauco mill and the decrease in the balance of the provision for negative equity of E2E SpA.

 

Provisions for litigations are related to labor and tax claims whose payment period is uncertain. Other provisions mainly include constitution of provision for the lawsuit of export duties (see Arauco Argentina’s contingent liability set forth in this note).

 

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NOTE 19. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

   06-30-2024   12-31-2023 
Classes of intangible assets, net  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Intangible assets, net   59,792    66,431 
Intangible assets under development (IT programs)   710    2,793 
Computer software   20,381    21,429 
Water rights   4,353    4,999 
Customer relationship   16,903    19,457 
Other identifiable intangible assets   17,445    17,753 
Classes of intangible assets, gross   228,916    232,484 
Intangible assets under development (IT programs)   710    2,793 
Computer software   126,995    124,794 
Water rights   4,353    4,999 
Customer relationship   74,653    75,337 
Other identifiable intangible assets   22,205    24,561 
Classes of accumulated amortization and impairment          
Total accumulated amortization and impairment   (169,124)   (166,053)
Accumulated amortization and impairment, intangible assets   (169,124)   (166,053)
Computer software   (106,614)   (103,365)
Customer relationship   (57,750)   (55,880)
Other identifiable intangible assets   (4,760)   (6,808)

 

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

 

   06-30-2024 
  

Intangible

assets under

development

  

Computer

software

  

Water

rights

  

Customer

relationship

   Others   Total 
Reconciliation of intangible assets  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Opening balance   2,793    21,429    4,999    19,457    17,753    66,431 
Changes                              
Additions   668    1,292    -    -    89    2,049 
Disposals   (7)   (21)   (646)   -    -    (674)
Amortization   -    (4,141)   -    (2,388)   (214)   (6,743)
Increase (decrease) in foreign exchange   -    (156)   -    (166)   (183)   (505)
Increase (decrease) though transfers   (670)   -    -    -    -    (670)
Other increases (decreases)   (2,074)   1,978    -    -    -    (96)
Changes total   (2,083)   (1,048)   (646)   (2,554)   (308)   (6,639)
Closing balance   710    20,381    4,353    16,903    17,445    59,792 

 

   12-31-2023 
  

Intangible

assets under

development

   Computer
software
   Water
rights
   Customer
relationship
   Others   Total 
Reconciliation of intangible assets  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Opening balance   5,076    22,323    5,185    24,015    16,840    73,439 
Changes                              
Additions   2,273    4,035    -    -    744    7,052 
Additions through business combination   -    190    -    -    1,140    1,330 
Disposals   (356)   (880)   (186)   -    -    (1,422)
Amortization   -    (8,726)   -    (4,681)   (659)   (14,066)
Impairment los recognised in profit or loss   -    -    -    -    (195)   (195)
Increase (decrease) in foreign exchange   -    312    -    124    (117)   319 
Other increases (decreases)   (4,200)   4,290    -    (1)   -    89 
Decrease through classified as held for sale   -    (115)   -    -    -    (115)
Changes total   (2,283)   (894)   (186)   (4,558)   913    (7,008)
Closing balance   2,793    21,429    4,999    19,457    17,753    66,431 

 

  

Years of useful life

(average)

 
Computer software   5 
Customer relationship   15 
Brands   7 

 

The amortization of customer relationship and computer software is presented in the interim consolidated statements of profit or loss under the administrative expenses line item.

 

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NOTE 20. BIOLOGICAL ASSETS

 

Biological assets comprise forestry plantations, mainly radiata and taeda pine, and to a lesser extent eucalyptus. The plantations are located in Chile, Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay.

 

As of June 30, 2024, Arauco had a total surface of 1.77 million hectares of which 976 thousand hectares are used for forestry planting, 516 thousand hectares are native forest, 115 thousand hectares are used for other purposes and 166 thousand hectares not yet planted. Lands corresponding to native forest, lands used for other purposes and lands not yet planted are presented in property, plant & equipment, Forest plantations are presented in Biological Assets.

 

For the six-months period ended June 30, 2024, the production volume of logs totaled 10.5 million m3 (9.5 million m3 as of June 30, 2023).

 

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 period, as established in IAS 41. These changes are presented in the interim consolidated statements
of profit or loss under the line item other income per function, which as of June 30, 2024 amounted to ThU.S.$ 25,767 (ThU.S.$ 108,687 as of June 30, 2023). 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 June 30, 2024 amounted to ThU.S.$ 142,925 (ThU.S.$ 147,430 as of June 30, 2023).

 

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

 

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- The discount rates used are 7.0% in Chile, 8.3% Brazil, 22.6% in Argentina and 9% in Uruguay.


- 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    (111,410)
    -0.5    118,680 
Margins (%)   10    456,864 
    -10    (456,864)

 

The significant unobservable input data used in the measurement of the fair value of biological assets are discount rates and sales margins of the different products that are harvested from the forest. Increases (decreases) in any of these input data considered in isolation would result in a smaller or greater fair value measurement.

 

The adjustment to fair value of biological assets minus sale costs is recorded in the interim consolidated statements of profit or loss, under the line item other income or other expenses, depending on whether it corresponds to profits or losses.

 

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

 

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

  

As of the date of these interim consolidated financial statements, there are no committed disbursements for the acquisition of biological assets.

 

Detail of biological assets pledged as security

 

As of June 30, 2024, there were 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 were as follows:

 

   06-30-2024   12-31-2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Current   387,338    370,957 
Non-current   2,589,284    2,651,622 
Total   2,976,622    3,022,579 

 

Reconciliation of carrying amount of biological assets

 

   06-30-2024 
  Current   Non-current   Total 
Movement   ThU.S.$    ThU.S.$    ThU.S.$ 
Opening balance   370,957    2,651,622    3,022,579 
Changes in real incurred cost   (8,542)   107,928    99,386 
Additions through acquisition   -    208,915    208,915 
Sales   (6)   (2,825)   (2,831)
Harvest   (73,848)   -    (73,848)
Increases (decreases) in foreign exchange   (7,729)   (21,958)   (29,687)
Loss of forest due to fires   -    (2,799)   (2,799)
Transfers from non-current to current   73,041    (73,041)   - 
Other increases (decreases)   -    (364)   (364)
Changes in fair value   24,923    (170,266)   (145,343)
Gain (losses) arising from changes in fair value minus sale costs (*)   -    (10,466)   (10,466)
Sales   -    (3,103)   (3,103)
Harvest   (132,196)   -    (132,196)
Loss of forest due to fires   -    422    422 
Transfers from non-current to current   157,119    (157,119)   - 
Total changes   16,381    (62,338)   (45,957)
Closing balance   387,338    2,589,284    2,976,622 

 

(*)As of June 30, 2024, the balance in biological assets held for sale was ThU.S.$ 36,233 by appraisal adjustment.

 

   12-31-2023 
   Current   Non-current   Total 
Movement  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Opening balance   330,435    2,864,935    3,195,370 
Changes in real incurred cost   (3,401)   163,890    160,489 
Additions through acquisition   1,570    416,792    418,362 
Sales   (168)   (6,167)   (6,335)
Harvest   (147,901)   -    (147,901)
Increases (decreases) in foreign exchange   (4,032)   20,039    16,007 
Loss of forest due to fires   (1,652)   (63,353)   (65,005)
Transfers to non-current assets held for sale   (11,022)   (43,939)   (54,961)
Transfers from non-current to current   159,804    (159,804)   - 
Other increases (decreases)   -    322    322 
Changes in fair value   43,923    (377,203)   (333,280)
Gain (losses) arising from changes in fair value minus sale costs   -    264,477    264,477 
Sales   (51)   (5,736)   (5,787)
Harvest   (322,232)   -    (322,232)
Loss of forest due to fires   -    (43,721)   (43,721)
Transfers to non-current assets held for sale   (48,148)   (177,869)   (226,017)
Transfers from non-current to current   414,354    (414,354)   - 
Total changes   40,522    (213,313)   (172,791)
Closing balance   370,957    2,651,622    3,022,579 

 

Regarding the fires that occurred in Chile in early 2023 in the regions of Maule, Ñuble, Araucanía, Biobío and Los Ríos, 47 thousand hectares of productive forest plantations of Arauco were affected. During 2023, management was carried out that allowed to recover an approximate equivalent to 12 thousand hectares.

 

As of December 31, 2023, a forest fire loss net of insurance compensation of U.S.$ 17 million was recognized for the fires in Chile, reducing the gross value of the biological assets, which represented 3.2% of the value of the forest plantations of Arauco. As of June 30, 2024, a forest loss of ThU.S.$ 1,159 was recognized for fires in Chile.

 

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June 30, 2024

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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 into practice in everyday company operations.

 

All 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 Arauco’s business units.

 

These investments are reflected in the interim consolidated financial statements as property, plant 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.

 

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Detail information of disbursements related to the environment

 

As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 Arauco had made and / or had committed the following disbursements in major environmental projects:

 

    Disbursements undertaken 2023 Committed Disbursements
06-30-2024   State Amount Asset Asset/expense Amount Estimated
Company Name of project of project ThU.S.$ Expense destination item ThU.S.$ date
Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A. Environmental improvement studies In process - Assets Properties, plants and equipments 3,042 2024
Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A Investment projects for the control and management of gas emissions from industrial process In process - Assets Properties, plants and equipments 511 2024
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 524 Assets Properties, plants and equipments 7,178 2024
Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A. Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future In process 2,981 Assets Properties, plants and equipments 10,091 2024
Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A. Environmental improvement studies In process 7,188 Expense Operating costs 11,858 2024
Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A. Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future In process 7,629 Expense Operating costs 9,768 2024
Arauco do Brasil S.A. Environmental improvement studies In process 1,215 Assets Properties, plants and equipments 906 2024
Arauco Industria de Paineis S.A. Investment projects for the control and management of hazardous liquids and water energy optimization of industrial plants In process 46 Expense Operating costs 361 2024
Forestal Arauco S.A. Environmental improvement studies In process 983 Expense Operating costs 1,027 2024
Maderas Arauco S.A. Investment projects for the control and management of hazardous liquids and water energy optimization of industrial plants In process 210 Expense Operating costs 210 2024
Maderas Arauco S.A. Investment projects for the control and management of hazardous liquids and water energy optimization of industrial plants In process 344 Assets Properties, plants and equipments 17 2024
Celulosa y Energía Punta Pereira S.A. Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future In process 60 Assets Properties, plants and equipments 2,590 2024
Arauco Industria de México, S.A. de C.V. Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future Finished 435 Expense Operating costs - 2024
Arauco North America, Inc Investment projects for the control and management of gas emissions from industrial process In process 3,000 Assets Properties, plants and equipments 500 2024
Arauco North America, Inc Investment projects for the control and management of hazardous liquids and water energy optimization of industrial plants In process 249 Assets Properties, plants and equipments 130 2024
Arauco North America, Inc Investment projects for the control and management of gas emissions from industrial process Finished 368 Assets Properties, plants and equipments - 2024
    TOTAL 25,232     48,189  

 

    Disbursements undertaken 2023 Committed Disbursements
    State Amount Asset Asset/expense Amount Estimated

12-31-2023

Company

Name of project of project ThU.S.$ Expense destination item ThU.S.$ date
Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A. Environmental improvement studies In process 1,624 Assets Properties, plants and equipments 608 2024
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 9,095 Assets Properties, plants and equipments 4,019 2024
Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A. Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future In process 5,102 Assets Properties, plants and equipments 13,072 2024
Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A. Environmental improvement studies In process 19,046 Expense Operating costs - 2024
Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A. Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future In process 17,397 Expense Operating costs - 2024
Arauco do Brasil S.A. Environmental improvement studies In process 1,395 Assets Properties, plants and equipments 918 2024
Arauco Industria de Paineis S.A. Investment projects for the control and management of hazardous liquids and water energy optimization of industrial plants In process 3,677 Expense Operating costs 127 2024
Forestal Arauco S.A. Environmental improvement studies Finished 336 Expense Operating costs - 2023
Forestal Arauco S.A. Environmental improvement studies In process 1,895 Expense Operating costs 1,785 2023
Maderas Arauco S.A. Investment projects for the control and management of hazardous liquids and water energy optimization of industrial plants In process 654 Assets Properties, plants and equipments 52 2024
Celulosa y Energía Punta Pereira S.A. Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future In process -       Assets Properties, plants and equipments 2,650 2024
Arauco North America, Inc Investment projects for the control and management of gas emissions from industrial process In process 2,854 Assets Properties, plants and equipments 697 2024
Arauco North America, Inc Investment projects for the control and management of hazardous liquids and water energy optimization of industrial plants In process 249 Assets Properties, plants and equipments - 2024
Arauco North America, Inc Investment projects for the control and management of gas emissions from industrial process Finished 856 Assets Properties, plants and equipments - 2023
Arauco North America, Inc Investment projects for the control and management of hazardous liquids and water energy optimization of industrial plants Finished 1,984 Assets Properties, plants and equipments - 2023
    TOTAL 66,164     23,928  

  

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NOTE 22. NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

 

On December 20, 2023, Arauco entered into a share purchase agreement (“SPA”). Pursuant to this agreement, Arauco, along with its subsidiary Inversiones Arauco Internacional Limitada (“IAIL”, and jointly with Celulosa Arauco, the “Sellers”), agreed to sell to a company specially incorporated for such purpose and designated by the Brazilian company Klabin S. A. (the “Buyer”) all of the shares and interests that the Sellers directly hold in Arauco Florestal Arapotí S.A. and Arauco Forest Brasil S.A., and indirectly hold in Empreendimentos Florestais Santa Cruz Ltda. and Florestal Vale do Corisco S.A. (jointly, the “Brazilian Forestry Companies”), which own assets mainly in the state of Paraná, Brazil.

 

The assets included in the sale are all the shares and interests in these Brazilian forestry companies, except for Florestal Vale do Corisco S.A., where the Sellers indirectly own 49% of the latter’s shares of this associate.

 

The eucalyptus and pine forest plantations included in the transaction span approximately 85,000 hectares. Moreover, it should also be noted that the sale of shares and interests does not extend to the industrial assets related to the panel mills in Brazil, nor to other forestry assets located mainly in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, which are related to an industrial project to subsequently build a pulp mill, known as “Project Sucuriú.”

 

Given the above conditions of this operation and that were effective as of June 30, 2024, the assets and liabilities associated with this operation have been reclassified to Assets and Liabilities held for sale, in accordance with IFRS 5.

 

Prior to the reclassification to held for sale and as prescribed by IFRS 5, Arauco assessed whether at that date it was necessary to conduct an adjustment to bring such assets to the lower of their book value and realizable value, resulting in no adjustment to be recorded (the value of the sale is higher than the book value).

 

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

 

   06-30-2024   12-31-2023 
Assets classified as held for sale  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Cash and cash equivalents   14,850    9,852 
Other non-financial assets   1,665    5,113 
Trade and other receivables   2,395    2,879 
Inventories   12,170    13,780 
Biological assets   267,228    281,823 
Tax assets   1,933    1,348 
Intangible assets other tan goodwill   50    115 
Property, plant and equiment   61,310    68,040 
Right of use assets   13,641    17,308 
Investments accounted using the equity method   26,340    29,102 
Assets classified as held for sale (*)   401,582    429,360 

 

(*)Of the ThU.S.$ 401,582 (ThU.S.$ 429,360 as of December 31, 2023), ThU.S.$ 5,522 (ThU.S.$ 180 as of December 31, 2023) correspond to assets other than the sale operation that will be carried out by the Brazilian companies.

 

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   06-30-2024   12-31-2023 
Liabilities classified as held for sale  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Other non-financial liabilities   633    1,040 
Trade and other payables   7,073    7,834 
Tax liabilities   3,315    3,430 
Lease liabilities   15,131    18,795 
Payables and other accounts payables   1    1 
Other provisions   789    822 
Deferred tax liabilities   64,659    67,406 
Liabilities classified as held for sale   91,601    99,328 

 

As of June 30, 2024, the Company recognized net deferred tax assets of ThU.S.$66,267 (ThU.S.$ 78,061 as of December 31, 2023) resulting from the proposed sale transaction. These deferred taxes reflect the difference between the financial book value and tax value of the companies to be sold, which were not previously recorded in accordance with IAS 12. This value is comprised of a debit to earnings for 2024 of ThU.S.$13,981 (charge of ThU.S.$57,110 as of December 31, 2023) and a credit to conversion reserves of ThU.S.$2,187 (ThU.S.$135,171 as of December 31, 2023) (see note 6). These deferred taxes were subsequently allocated to the tax result that was generated at the closing of the sale of the aforesaid investments.

 

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NOTE 23. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

23.1 Classification

 

Arauco's financial instruments as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, are displayed in the table below. Regarding those instruments valued at an amortized cost, an estimation of their fair value is displayed for informational purposes.

 

Financial instruments  06-30-2024   12-31-2023 
Thousands of dollars 

Carrying

amount

   Fair value  

Carrying

amount

   Fair value 
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (held for trading)   103,738    103,738    132,869    132,869 
Derivative (1)   96    96    61    61 
Mutual funds (1)   103,642    103,642    132,808    132,808 
                     
Financial assets at amortized cost   1,772,699    1,772,699    1,551,929    1,551,929 
Cash and cash equivalents (amortized cost)   757,507    757,507    437,200    437,200 
Cash   514,769    514,769    338,033    338,033 
Time deposits   241,678    241,678    99,167    99,167 
Repurchase agreements   1,060    1,060    -    - 
Accounts receivable (net)   974,859    974,859    1,099,403    1,099,403 
Trade receivables   739,122    739,122    688,134    688,134 
Lease receivable   79,721    79,721    80,925    80,925 
Sundry debtors   12,784    12,784    11,320    11,320 
Other receivables   78,321    78,321    248,217    248,217 
Prepayments   64,911    64,911    70,807    70,807 
Accounts receivable from related parties   4,031    4,031    2,616    2,616 
Other financial assets (2)   36,302    36,302    12,710    12,710 
                     
Hedging assets   15,808    15,808    41,044    41,044 
                     
Financial liabilities at amortized cost (3)   7,981,957    7,738,600    7,896,442    7,227,349 
Bonds issued denominated in U.S. dollars   3,405,439    3,097,436    3,402,747    2,936,324 
Bonds issued denominated in U.F. (4)   1,490,651    1,484,611    1,594,291    1,323,194 
Bank borrowings in U.S. dollars   1,245,967    1,307,276    878,793    933,723 
Bank borrowings in other currencies   545,056    554,433    620,258    633,755 
Lease liabilities   543,591    543,591    559,382    559,382 
Trade and other payables   714,767    714,767    811,032    811,032 
Accounts payable to related parties   36,486    36,486    29,939    29,939 
                     
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss   19    19    498    498 
                     
Hedging liabilities   171,345    171,345    107,506    107,506 

 

(1)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.
(2)Corresponds to the balance of assets from margin call for current derivatives (collateral).
(3)Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost, other than “Trade and other payables”, “Accounts payable to related parties” 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.

 

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23.2Fair value hierarchy of financial assets and liabilities

 

The assets and liabilities measured at fair value in the interim consolidated statements of financial position as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, 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).

 

   06-30-2024   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
Fair value  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (held for trading)                    
Derivatives   96    -    96    - 
Mutual Funds   103,642    103,642    -    - 
                     
Hedging assets   15,808    -    15,808    - 
                     

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

 

   19    -    19    - 
Hedging liabilities   171,345    -    171,345    - 

 

   12-31-2023   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
Fair value  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (held for trading)                    
Derivatives   61         61    - 
Mutual Funds   132,808    132,808    -    - 
                     
Hedging assets   41,044    -    41,044    - 
                     

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

 

   498    -    498    - 
Hedging liabilities   107,506    -    107,506    - 

 

At the closing date of these interim consolidated financial statements, there have been no transfers between the different hierarchy levels.

 

23.3Explanation 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

 

Arauco's current derivatives are valued under the cash flow discount method. These flows are discounted at the rate applicable according to the transaction’s and counterparties’ risk, using an internal methodology based on the information obtained from Bloomberg.

 

Given that our cross-currency swaps correspond to future flows in U.F., U.S. dollars and Euros, Arauco calculates the current value of such flows by using the U.F. zero coupon curve, dollar zero coupon and the Euro zero coupon.

 

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

 

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

 

The fair value of zero cost collar contracts is calculated by reference to the price differential between the agreed price range and the market price of the hedge’s object.

 

The counterparty risk uses the Z-Spread obtained from the curve of the bonds issued by counterparties, and they are deducted from each flow as appropriate.

 

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

 

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

 

   06-30-2024   12-31-2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Interest bearing borrowings, current (a)   1,507,883    1,120,904 
(+) Other current financial liabilities   1,470,428    1,082,525 
(+) Current lease liabilities   37,758    47,242 
(-) Current hedging liabilities + current financial liabilities through profit or loss   303    8,863 
Interest bearing borrowings, non-current (b)   5,722,821    5,934,567 
(+) Other non-current financial liabilities   5,388,049    5,521,568 
(+) Non-current lease liabilities   505,833    512,140 
(-) Non-current hedging liabilities + non-current financial liabilities through profit or loss   171,061    99,141 
Financial debt total (a+b) = (c)   7,230,704    7,055,471 
           
Cash and cash equivalents   861,149    570,008 
Other current financial assets   27,758    45,604 
Total cash (d)   888,907    615,612 
           
Net financial debt (e)   6,341,797    6,439,859 
           
Equity attributable to parent company   7,912,461    8,002,446 
Non-controlling interests   6,683    6,583 
Total equity (f)   7,919,144    8,009,029 
           
Debt to equity ratio (e/f) = (g)   0.80    0.80 

 

(a)Other current financial liabilities + current lease liabilities – (current hedging liabilities + current financial liabilities through profit or loss).
(b)Other non-current financial liabilities + non-current lease liabilities – (non-current hedging liabilities + non-current financial liabilities through profit or loss).
(c)Interest bearing borrowings, current + interest bearing borrowings, non-current.
(d)Cash and cash equivalents + other current financial assets.
(e)Total financial debt – total cash.
(f)Equity attributable to parent company + non-controlling interests.
(g)Net financial debt / total equity.

 

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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):

 

   06-30-2024   12-31-2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Other financial liabilities (a)   6,858,477    6,604,093 
Other current financial liabilities   1,470,428    1,082,525 
Other non-current financial liabilities   5,388,049    5,521,568 
           
Lease liabilities (b)   543,591    559,382 
Current lease liabilities   37,758    47,242 
Non-current lease liabilities   505,833    512,140 
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or   loss   19    498 
           
Hedging liabilities (c)   171,345    107,506 
Swaps   171,119    107,502 
Forward   226    4 
Financial debt total (a+b+c) = (d)   7,230,704    7,055,471 
           
Cash and cash equivalents   861,149    570,008 
Total Cash (e)   861,149    570,008 
           
Net financial debt (d-e) = (f)   6,369,555    6,485,463 
           
Equity attributable to parent company   7,912,461    8,002,446 
Non-controlling interests   6,683    6,583 
Total equity (g)   7,919,144    8,009,029 
           
Debt to equity ratio (f/g) = (h)   0.80    0.81 

 

(a)Other current financial liabilities + other non-current financial liabilities.
(b)Current lease liabilities + non-current lease liabilities.
(c)Swaps + forwards.
(d)Other financial liabilities + lease liabilities + financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss + Hedging liabilities.
(e)Cash and cash equivalents + other current financial assets.
(f)Total financial debt – total cash.
(g)Equity attributable to parent company + non-controlling interests.
(h)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 interim consolidated statements of financial position as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

 

   06-30-2024 
Thousands of dollars   

Up to

90 days

    

From 91

days to

1 year

    

Other

current

financial

liabilities,

Total

    

From 1 year

to 3 years

    

From 3

years to 5

years

    

More than

5 years

    

Other non-

current

financial

liabilities,

Total

    Total 
Bonds obligations   529,013    67,257    596,270    281,314    1,193,090    2,825,416    4,299,820    4,896,090 
Bank borrowings   422,633    451,222    873,855    734,313    149,494    33,361    917,168    1,791,023 
Swap and Forward   303    -    303    171,061    -    -    171,061    171,364 
Total other financial liabilities (a)   951,949    518,479    1,470,428    1,186,688    1,342,584    2,858,777    5,388,049    6,858,477 

 

   06-30-2024 
Thousands of dollars   

Up to 90

days

    

From 91

days to 1

year

    

Total

Current

    

From 1 year

to 3 years

    

From 3

years to 5

years

    

More than

5 years

    

Total non-

current

    Total 
Lease liabilities   8,953    28,805    37,758    73,876    62,946    369,011    505,833    543,591 
Total lease liabilities (b)   8,953    28,805    37,758    73,876    62,946    369,011    505,833    543,591 

 

   06-30-2024 
Thousands of dollars 

Up to 90

days

  

From 91

days to 1

year

  

Total

Current

  

From 1 year

to 3 years

  

From 3

years to 5

years

  

More than

5 years

  

Total non-

current

   Total 
Trade and other payables   653,369    20,896    674,265    40,502    -    -    40,502    714,767 
Accounts payable to related companies   10,191    -    10,191    -    7,581    18,714    26,295    36,486 
Total accounts payable (c)   663,560    20,896    684,456    40,502    7,581    18,714    66,797    751,253 
                                         
Total financial liabilities (a) + (b) + (c)   1,624,462    568,180    2,192,642    1,301,066    1,413,111    3,246,502    5,960,679    8,153,321 

 

   12-31-2023 
Thousands of dollars 

Up to 90

days

  

From 91

days to 1

year

  

Other

current

financial

liabilities,

Total

  

From 1 year

to 3 years

  

From 3

years to 5

years

  

More than

5 years

  

Other non-

current

financial

liabilities,

Total

   Total 
Bonds obligations   29,114    569,526    598,640    296,326    708,379    3,393,693    4,398,398    4,997,038 
Bank borrowings   86,243    388,779    475,022    786,031    169,016    68,982    1,024,029    1,499,051 
Swap and Forward   8,863    -    8,863    99,141    -    -    99,141    108,004 
Total other financial liabilities (a)   124,220    958,305    1,082,525    1,181,498    877,395    3,462,675    5,521,568    6,604,093 

 

   12-31-2023 
Thousands of dollars 

Up to 90

days

  

From 91

days to 1

year

   Total
Current
  

From 1 year

to 3 years

  

From 3

years to 5

years

  

More than

5 years

  

Total non-

current

   Total 
Lease liabilities   16,911    30,331    47,242    70,451    58,933    382,756    512,140    559,382 
Total lease liabilities (b)   16,911    30,331    47,242    70,451    58,933    382,756    512,140    559,382 

 

   12-31-2023 
Thousands of dollars 

Up to 90

days

  

From 91

days to 1

year

  

Total

Current

  

From 1 year

to 3 years

  

From 3

years to 5

years

  

More than

5 years

  

Total non-

current

   Total 
Trade and other payables   744,010    16,445    760,455    27,763    -    22,814    50,577    811,032 
Accounts payable to related companies   6,958    -    6,958    -    7,581    15,400    22,981    29,939 
Total accounts payable (c)   750,968    16,445    767,413    27,763    7,581    38,214    73,558    840,971 
                                         
Total financial liabilities (a) + (b) + (c)   892,099    1,005,081    1,897,180    1,279,712    943,909    3,883,645    6,107,266    8,004,446 

 

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June 30, 2024

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

 

23.4 Derivative instruments

 

Hedging instruments recorded as of June 30, 2024 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 interim consolidated statements of financial position under other non-current financial assets or other non-current financial liabilities, respectively. The effects for the period are presented in interim consolidated statement of changes in equity as other comprehensive income or the interim consolidated 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 interim consolidated statements of financial position as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, is presented below:

 

Financial instruments 

06-30-2024

Fair value

ThU.S.$

  

12-31-2023

Fair value

ThU.S.$

 
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss   96    61 
Derivatives (1)   96    61 
           
Hedging assets   15,808    41,044 
Derivatives (1)   876    7,533 
Cross Currency Swaps (2)   14,932    33,511 
           
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss   (19)   (498)
Derivatives (1)   (19)   (498)
           
Hedging liabilities   (171,345)   (107,506)
Derivatives (1)   (408)   (1,201)
Cross currency swaps (2)   (170,937)   (106,305)
(1)Includes HFO swap, zero cost collar, forward and IRS from Chile, USA, Argentina and Uruguay tables.
(2)Includes cross currency swaps from Chile.

 

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

 

23.4.1. Chile

 

In order to cover the exposure to variation in cash flows associated with fluctuations in exchange rates, interest rates or commodity prices, Arauco Chile has the following derivatives as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

 

Cross currency swaps

 

Cross currency swaps 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  

06-30-2024

fair value

ThU.S.$

  

12-31-2023

fair value

ThU.S.$

 
F   BCI   19,250,012    500,000    10-30-2021    10-30-2029    1,385    2,400 
F   Scotiabank   19,273,129    500,000    10-30-2021    10-30-2029    1,607    2,674 
F   Banco de Chile   18,988,533    500,000    4-30-2019    10-30-2029    1,037    1,998 
F   BCI   19,189,218    500,000    4-30-2023    10-30-2029    987    1,922 
F   BCI   19,213,215    500,000    4-30-2023    10-30-2029    967    1,901 
F   BCI   18,810,779    500,000    4-30-2023    10-30-2029    1,308    2,273 
F   BCI   18,988,531    500,000    4-30-2023    10-30-2029    1,154    2,104 
P   BCI   29,750,020    772,727    11-15-2021    11-15-2032    2,363    4,019 
P   BCI   29,747,510    772,727    11-15-2021    11-15-2032    3,111    4,861 
P   Itau   32,770,723    772,727    6-15-2021    12-15-2029    (1,582)   (407)
P   Santander   64,526,904    1,545,454    6-15-2021    12-15-2029    (3,591)   (685)
R   Santander   128,611,183    3,000,000    10-1-2014    4-1-2024    -    (4,612)
R   JP Morgan   43,185,224    1,000,000    10-1-2014    4-1-2024    -    (1,556)
R   Itau   43,277,070    1,000,000    10-1-2014    4-1-2024    -    (1,447)
R   Deutsche   42,870,394    1,000,000    4-1-2024    4-1-2035    (4,709)   - 
R   Deutsche   42,870,394    1,000,000    4-1-2024    4-1-2035    (4,412)   - 
R   JP Morgan   42,870,394    1,000,000    4-1-2024    4-1-2035    (3,924)   - 
R   Deutsche   43,185,224    1,000,000    4-1-2024    4-1-2035    (4,439)   - 
R   JP Morgan   43,277,070    1,000,000    4-1-2024    4-1-2035    (4,613)   - 
S   Santander   201,340,031    5,000,000    11-15-2016    11-15-2026    1,013    8,946 
W   Goldman Sachs   40,521,750    1,000,000    10-10-2018    10-10-2028    (1,702)   (129)
W   Scotiabank   40,537,926    1,000,000    10-10-2018    10-10-2028    (1,799)   (155)
W   Goldman Sachs   40,066,555    1,000,000    10-10-2018    10-10-2028    (1,178)   414 
X   Santander   118,400,504    3,000,000    10-10-2018    10-10-2038    (14,598)   (6,778)
X   Santander   97,971,786    2,500,000    10-10-2018    10-10-2038    (11,881)   (5,358)
Y   JP Morgan   89,387,460    2,000,000    5-15-2023    5-15-2033    (12,995)   (9,435)
Z   Santander   76,786,471    2,000,000    5-15-2023    5-15-2033    (14,735)   (10,687)
Z   Banco de Chile   44,572,044    1,000,000    5-15-2023    5-15-2033    (6,022)   (4,135)
Z   JP Morgan   44,572,044    1,000,000    5-15-2023    5-15-2033    (6,108)   (4,290)
Z   JP Morgan   44,559,642    1,000,000    5-15-2023    5-15-2033    (5,802)   (3,962)
AB   BCI   43,724,036    1,000,000    11-15-2023    11-15-2032    (5,128)   (3,116)
AB   BCI   43,709,927    1,000,000    11-15-2023    11-15-2032    (4,781)   (2,744)
AB   BCI   43,762,973    1,000,000    6-15-2021    12-15-2029    (4,922)   (2,893)
AB   Banco de Chile   43,601,403    1,000,000    6-15-2021    12-15-2029    (4,646)   (2,534)
AB   Itau   43,654,189    1,000,000    6-15-2021    12-15-2029    (4,487)   (2,581)
                            (113,122)   (33,992)

 

Cross currency swaps contracts to cover the exposure to the risk of the exchange rate for bank contracts in Euro.

 

Institution  Amount U.S.$   Amount EUR   Starting date   Ending date  

06-30-2024

fair value

ThU.S.$

  

12-31-2023

fair value

ThU.S.$

 
Santander   76,786,471    64,705,882    4-10-2023    4-10-2032    (9,243)   (8,173)
Banco de Chile   38,393,235    32,352,941    4-10-2023    4-10-2032    (4,071)   (3,640)
MUFG   76,786,471    64,705,882    4-10-2023    4-10-2032    (8,515)   (7,729)
JP Morgan   153,572,941    129,411,765    4-10-2023    4-10-2032    (16,791)   (15,392)
HSBC   38,393,235    32,352,941    4-10-2023    4-10-2032    (4,263)   (3,868)
                        (42,883)   (38,802)

 

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June 30, 2024

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

 

23.4.2. Uruguay

 

Forward

 

As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, Arauco through its subsidiaries as a joint operation (50%) in Uruguay maintained the following forward contracts in force and effect for the purposes of ensuring an exchange rate for sale of dollars:

 

Exchange rate  Institution 

06-30-2024

notional

ThU.S.$

  

06-30-2024

fair value

ThU.S.$

  

12-31-2023

notional

ThU.S.$

  

12-31-2023

fair value

ThU.S.$

 
UYUUSD  HSBC - Uruguay   5,470    127    8,490    292 
UYUUSD  Citibank U.K.   2,950    77    5,550    163 
UYUUSD  Itaú - Uruguay   6,245    64    10,555    358 
UYUUSD  Banco de la República Oriental de Uruguay   -    -    1,920    107 
UYUUSD  JPMorgan Chase Bank U.K.   3,220    14    -    - 
UYUUSD  HSBC - Uruguay   7,570    (98)   -    - 
UYUUSD  Citibank U.K.   1,450    (11)   -    - 
UYUUSD  Itaú - Uruguay   3,850    (84)   2,300    (7)
UYUUSD  Banco de la República Oriental de Uruguay   1,075    (33)   -    - 
EURUSD  Itaú - Uruguay   64    1    299    14 
EURUSD  Santander - Uruguay   -    -    916    10 
            57         937 

 

Commodity swap

 

Arauco Uruguay's profits and through its subsidiaries as a joint operation (50%), also face exposure to the price variation of certain fuels, as occurs with Fuel Oil N°6, which is used during the pulp manufacturing process. In order to minimize this risk, the volatility of future flows associated to the purchase of Fuel Oil No. 6 through forwards of this commodity. The agreements that are in force and effect as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, are detailed below:

 

Commodity  Institution 

06-30-2024

notional

ThU.S.$

  

06-30-2024

fair value

ThU.S.$

  

12-31-2023

notional

ThU.S.$

  

12-31-2023

fair value

ThU.S.$

 
Fuel Oil N°6  JP Morgan - N.A.   2,481    236    734    43 
Fuel Oil N°6  DNB Bank ASA   4,510    252    331    9 
Fuel Oil N°6  BNP Paribas   3,588    201    531    19 
Fuel Oil N°6  JP Morgan - N.A.   1,084    (32)   3,523    (353)
Fuel Oil N°6  DNB Bank ASA   2,153    (72)   6,875    (530)
Fuel Oil N°6  BNP Paribas   1,932    (97)   3,580    (313)
            488         (1,125)

 

23.4.3. United States

 

Interest rate swap

 

Arauco through its subsidiary in United States, does not maintain current Interest Rate Swaps in force as of the date of these financial statements. As of December 31, 2023, it had contracts with this type of instrument that has the purpose of setting the interest rate of a variable rate debt in the same currency (USD).

 

Institution  Amount ThU.S.$   Starting date   Ending date  

06-30-2024

fair value

ThU.S.$

  

12-31-2023

fair value

ThU.S.$

 
JP Morgan - N.A.   70,000,000    04-28-2020    03-28-2024    -    2,234 
Goldman Sachs N.A.   70,000,000    04-28-2020    03-28-2024    -    2,109 
JP Morgan - N.A.   70,000,000    04-28-2020    03-28-2024        -    2,236 
                   -    6,579 

  

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June 30, 2024

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

  

23.4.4. Argentina

 

Forward

 

As of June 30, 2024, Arauco through its subsidiary in Argentina does not maintain current forward contracts. As of December 31, 2023, it had contracts with this type of instrument in force and effect for the purposes of ensuring an exchange rate of dollars:

 

Exchange rate  Institution  Amount ThU.S.$   Starting date   Ending date  

06-30-2024

fair value

ThU.S.$

  

12-31-2023

fair value

ThU.S.$

 
ARSUSD  HSBC   5,000    11-29-2023    1-31-2024    -    (496)
                      -    (496)

 

23.5 Cash equivalent, loans, receivables and other financial assets

 

The financial assets measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method and tested for impairment are: cash and cash equivalent, time deposits, repurchase agreements, trade and other current/non-current receivables (with third parties and from related parties).

 

Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. In the interim 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”.

 

As of June 30, 2024 and 2023, there are provisions for impairment for ThU.S.$ 13,233 and ThU.S.$ 12,473, respectively.

 

   06-30-2024   12-31-2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Financial assets at amortized cost   1,772,699    1,551,929 
Cash and cash equivalents (Mutual Funds not included)   757,507    437,200 
Cash   514,769    338,033 
Time deposits   241,678    99,167 
Repurchase agreements   1,060    - 
Accounts receivables (net)   978,890    1,102,019 
Trade receivables   739,122    688,134 
Lease receivable   79,721    80,925 
Sundry debtors   12,784    11,320 
Other receivables   78,321    248,217 
Prepayments   64,911    70,807 
Accounts receivable from related parties   4,031    2,616 
Other financial assets (*)   36,302    12,710 

 

(*)Corresponds to the balance of assets from margin call for current derivatives (collateral).

 

23.5.1. Cash and cash equivalents

 

Includes cash on hand, bank checking account balances and time deposits and other short-term highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less. They are short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

 

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

  

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 June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, classified by currency is as follows:

 

   06-30-2024   12-31-2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Cash and cash equivalents   861,149    570,008 
U.S. dollars   618,644    310,108 
Euro   8,262    6,532 
Real   41,766    30,402 
Argentine pesos   27,135    58,592 
Mexican pesos   28,331    26,439 
Other currencies   5,234    3,149 
Chilean pesos   131,777    134,786 

 

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 Sundry debtors: These correspond to receivables from sales, services or loans that are not considered within the normal course of the business.

 

The allowance 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 June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

 

   06-30-2024   12-31-2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Trade and other current receivables   887,805    997,902 
U.S. dollars   601,204    711,883 
Euros   32,073    30,330 
Real   70,117    67,137 
Argentine pesos   37,631    19,916 
Mexican pesos   33,022    34,234 
Other currencies   1,005    640 
Chilean pesos   93,237    115,907 
U.F.   19,516    17,855 
           
Accounts receivable from related parties, current   4,031    2,616 
Other currencies   -    - 
Argentine pesos   1,097    174 
Chilean pesos   2,934    2,442 
           
Trade and other non-current receivables   87,054    101,501 
U.S. dollars   5,912    13,613 
Real   16,884    21,614 
Argentine pesos   463    - 
Chilean pesos   1,762    1,889 
U.F.   62,033    64,385 

 

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June 30, 2024

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

 

23.6 Financial liabilities

 

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

 

Financial liabilities  06-30-2024
ThU.S.$
   12-31-2023
ThU.S.$
 
Total financial liabilities   8,153,321    8,004,446 
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss   19    498 
Hedging liabilities   171,345    107,506 
Financial liabilities at amortized cost   7,981,957    7,896,442 

 

The following table sets forth the current portion of the non-current bank borrowings and debt issued as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

 

  

06-30-2024

ThU.S.$

  

12-31-2023

ThU.S.$

 
Bank borrowings - current portion   334,256    304,830 
Bonds issued - current portion   86,996    89,970 
Total   421,252    394,800 

 

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 these interim consolidated financial statements, Arauco includes in this category bank borrowings, bonds issued denominated in U.S. dollars and in U.F., lease liabilities, and trade and other payables.

 

      06-30-2024   12-31-2023   06-30-2024   12-31-2023 
      ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
   Currency  Amortized cost   Fair value 
Total financial liabilities      7,981,957    7,896,442    7,738,600    7,227,349 
Bonds issued  U.S. dollar   3,405,439    3,402,747    3,097,436    2,936,324 
Bonds issued  U.F.   1,490,651    1,594,291    1,484,611    1,323,194 
Bank borrowings  U.S. dollar   1,245,967    878,793    1,307,276    933,723 
Bank borrowings  Euro   367,443    414,428    376,820    427,925 
Bank borrowings  Other currencies   177,613    205,830    177,613    205,830 
Lease liabilities  U.F.   20,096    31,797    20,096    31,797 
Lease liabilities  Chilean pesos   26,268    33,489    26,268    33,489 
Lease liabilities  Real   357,706    364,011    357,706    364,011 
Lease liabilities  Mexican pesos   1,965    3,540    1,965    3,540 
Lease liabilities  U.S. dollar   136,877    126,199    136,877    126,199 
Lease liabilities  Euro   126    150    126    150 
Lease liabilities  Other currencies   553    196    553    196 
Trade and other payables  U.S. dollar   208,149    173,681    208,149    173,681 
Trade and other payables  Euro   26,966    18,933    26,966    18,933 
Trade and other payables  Real   94,871    98,198    94,871    98,198 
Trade and other payables  Argentine pesos   31,282    46,403    31,282    46,403 
Trade and other payables  Mexican pesos   20,551    18,336    20,551    18,336 
Trade and other payables  Other currencies   14,932    14,609    14,932    14,609 
Trade and other payables  Chilean pesos   279,236    399,338    279,236    399,338 
Trade and other payables  U.F.   38,780    41,534    38,780    41,534 
Accounts payable to related parties  U.S. dollar   26,999    15,400    26,999    15,400 
Accounts payable to related parties  Chilean pesos   9,487    14,539    9,487    14,539 

 

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The financial liabilities at amortized cost presented in the interim consolidated statements of financial position as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 are as follows:

 

   06-30-2024 
   ThU.S.$ 
   Current   Non-current   Total 
Other financial liabilities   1,470,125    5,216,988    6,687,113 
Lease liabilities   37,758    505,833    543,591 
Trade and other payables   674,265    40,502    714,767 
Accounts payable to related parties   10,191    26,295    36,486 
Total financial liabilities at amortized cost   2,192,339    5,789,618    7,981,957 

 

   12-31-2023 
   ThU.S.$ 
   Current   Non-current   Total 
Other financial liabilities   1,073,662    5,422,427    6,496,089 
Lease liabilities   47,242    512,140    559,382 
Trade and other payables   760,455    50,577    811,032 
Accounts payable to related parties   6,958    22,981    29,939 
Total financial liabilities at amortized cost   1,888,317    6,008,125    7,896,442 

 

23.8 Cash flow hedges reserve reconciliation

 

The following table sets forth the reconciliation balances of cash flow hedges presented in the interim consolidated statements of comprehensive income:

 

   January - June 
  

2024

ThU.S.$

  

2023

ThU.S.$

 
Opening balance   (64,952)   (10,112)
Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, before tax   8,630    (29,698)
Recycle of cash flow hedges to profit or loss   (2,916)   209 
Income tax relating to cash flow hedges of other comprehensive income   (1,528)   7,792 
Closing balance   (60,766)   (31,809)

 

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, bonds and lease liabilities).

 

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23.9.3 Quantitative information on capital management

 

The financial safeguards to which Arauco is subject are shown in the following table:

 

Instrument 

06-30-2024

ThU.S.$

  

12-31-2023

ThU.S.$

  

Interest

coverage >= 2,0x

 

Debt level

(1) <= 1,2x

Domestic bonds   1,490,651    1,594,291   N/R  a
Term loan credit   273,197    272,664   a  a
RCF credit   225,507    225,040   a  a
Term loan credit   212,734    -   a  a
Term loan credit   -    212,619   a  a
Syndicate ECA   367,443    414,428   a  a

N/R: Not required for the financial obligation.

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

 

As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, Arauco has complied with all of its financial covenants.

 

The following table sets forth the credit ratings of our debt instruments as of June 30, 2024, 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 June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is as follows:

 

   06-30-2024   12-31-2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Equity   7,919,144    8,009,029 
Bank borrowings   1,791,023    1,499,051 
Lease liabilities   543,591    559,382 
Bonds issued   4,896,090    4,997,038 
Capitalization   15,149,848    15,064,500 

 

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. The company is not actively involved in trading its financial assets for speculative purposes.

 

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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 receivables, financial lease debtors and other debtors.

 

Arauco does not have a securitized portfolio.

 

   06-30-2024   12-31-2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Current receivables          
           
Trade receivables   739,086    688,098 
Lease receivable   17,571    16,314 
Sundry debtors   10,145    8,615 
Other receivables   56,533    222,945 
Prepayments   64,470    61,930 
Net subtotal   887,805    997,902 
           
Trade receivables   748,505    696,226 
Lease receivable   17,571    16,314 
Sundry debtors   11,698    10,464 
Other receivables   57,331    223,956 
Prepayments   64,470    61,930 
Gross subtotal   899,575    1,008,890 
           
Provision for doubtful trade receivables   9,419    8,128 
Provision for doubtful lease receivable   -    - 
Provision for doubtful sundry debtors   1,553    1,849 
Provision for doubtful other receivables   798    1,011 
Subtotal bad debt   11,770    10,988 
           
Non-current receivables          
           
Trade receivables   36    36 
Lease receivable   62,150    64,611 
Sundry debtors   2,639    2,705 
Other receivables   21,788    25,272 
Prepayments   441    8,877 
Net subtotal   87,054    101,501 
           
Trade receivables   1,499    1,521 
Lease receivable   62,150    64,611 
Sundry debtors   2,639    2,705 
Other receivables   21,788    25,272 
Prepayments   441    8,877 
Gross subtotal   88,517    102,986 
           
Provision for doubtful trade receivables   1,463    1,485 
Provision for doubtful lease receivable   -    - 
Provision for doubtful sundry debtors   -    - 
Provision for doubtful other receivables   -    - 
Subtotal bad debt   1,463    1,485 

 

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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 Department, 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 June 30, 2024, Arauco’s balance for commercial debtors was ThU.S.$ 750,004 of which, according to the agreed sales conditions, 55.96% corresponded to sales on credit (open account), 41.55% to sales with letters of credit and 2.49% to other types of sales. The client with the largest Open Account debt represented 2.01% of the total accounts receivable as of that date.

 

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

 

June 30, 2024                             
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 
N° debtor   1,423    677    35    24    11    6    8    8    8    41    2,241 
ThU.S.$   689,166    52,256    920    588    209    121    102    162    493    5,987    750,004 
%   91.89%   6.96%   0.12%   0.08%   0.03%   0.02%   0.01%   0.02%   0.07%   0.80%   100%

 

 

December 31, 2023
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 
N° debtor   1,375    750    34    30    79    8    3    3    2    42    2,326 
ThU.S.$   640,699    41,369    1,503    9,275    70    104    55    15    11    4,646    697,747 
%   91.82%   5.93%   0.22%   1.33%   0.01%   0.01%   0.01%   0.00%   0.00%   0.67%   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.

 

June 30, 2024:

 

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 
Letters of credit   304,673    6,960    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    311,633 
Loss allowance provision   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Expected loss rate   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%     
Credit line   371,642    40,859    866    336    209    121    102    162    493    4,896    419,686 
Loss allowance provision   3,479    -    25    2,789    21    11    10    153    492    2,786    9,766 
Expected loss rate   0.88%   0.00%   2.89%   830.06%   10.05%   9.09%   9.80%   94.44%   99.80%   56.90%     
Others   12,851    4,437    54    252    -    -    -    -    -    1,091    18,685 
Loss allowance provision   -    -    -    25    -    -    -    -    -    1,091    1,116 
Expected loss rate   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%   9.92%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%   100.00%     
Total trade receivables (ThU.S.$)   689,166    52,256    920    588    209    121    102    162    493    5,987    750,004 
Total allowance for doubtful accounts (ThU.S.$)   3,479    -    25    2,814    21    11    10    153    492    3,877    10,882 

 

 

December 31, 2023:

 

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 
Letters of credit   303,333    4,828    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    308,161 
Loss allowance provision   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Expected loss rate   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%     
Credit line   329,266    35,426    1,468    9,214    58    101    55    15    11    3,307    378,921 
Loss allowance provision   3,272    -    44    30    6    10    6    15    11    2,799    6,193 
Expected loss rate   1.00%   0.00%   3.00%   0.33%   10.34%   9.90%   10.91%   100.00%   100.00%   84.64%     
Others   8,100    1,115    35    61    12    3    -    -    -    1,339    10,665 
Loss allowance provision   -    -    -    6    5    2    -    25    -    1,339    1,377 
Expected loss rate   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%   9.84%   41.67%   66.67%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%   100.00%     
Total trade receivables (ThU.S.$)   640,699    41,369    1,503    9,275    70    104    55    15    11    4,646    697,747 
Total allowance for doubtful accounts (ThU.S.$)   3,272    -    44    36    11    12    6    40    11    4,138    7,570 

 

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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 for trade receivables and others, below we provide detail for the movements as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

 

   06-30-2024   12-31-2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Opening loss allowance as at January 1   12,473    7,960 
Increase in loan loss allowance recognized in profit or loss during the year   1,653    3,507 
Increase due to business combination   -    2,043 
Receivables written off during the year as uncollectible   (39)   - 
Unused amount reversed   (854)   (1,037)
Closing balance   13,233    12,473 

 

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., Arauco Argentina S.A., and Arauco do Brasil S.A., as well as the domestic sales of Arauco Europe Coöperatief U.A., Arauco Argentina S.A., Araucomex S.A. de C.V., Arauco Industria de México, S.A. de C.V., Arauco Peru S.A., Arauco North America, Inc., Arauco Canada Ltd., Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A., Maderas Arauco S.A., Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A., Arauco Forest Brasil S.A., Arauco do Brasil S.A. and Arauco Industria de Paineis S.A. Arauco works with credit insurance company Allianz Trade For Multinationals (Aa2 rating, as per risk rating companies Moody’s).

 

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As another way of minimizing risk and supporting a line of credit approved by the Credit Committee through guarantees, Arauco holds guarantees such as mortgages, pledges, Standby letters of credit, bank performance bonds, checks, promissory notes, borrowings or any other that could be required under the laws of each country. The total amount held in guarantees amounts to ThU.S.$ 118,848, effective as of June 30, 2024, 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   2,799    2.40%
Standby   13,884    11.70%
Promissory notes   87,021    73.20%
Finance   2,012    1.70%
Mortgage   903    0.80%
Pledge   632    0.50%
Loan agreement   11,597    9.70%
Total guarantees    118,848    100.00%

 

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 88.4% and, therefore, Arauco’s portfolio exposure amounts to 11.6%.

 

Secured open accounts receivable  ThU.S.$   % 
Total open accounts receivable   492,258    100.00%
Secured receivables (*)   435,140    88.40%
Unsecured receivables   57,118    11.60%

 

(*)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. For the subsidiary in Argentina, the Corporate Finance Department monitors and controls compliance with Arauco financial policies, but its daily treasury activity is managed independently. 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 debt, 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, defined by the regulatory body (Commission for the Financial Market) and carried out by rating agencies authorized by said organization.

 

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 Corporate Financial Management Division 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 June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

 

The tables have been drawn up based on the contractual undiscounted cash outflows and their remaining contractual maturities.

 

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June 30, 2024  Maturity Total     
Tax ID   Name  Currency  Bank borrowings 

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  Bank of Nova Scotia   -    235,515    -    -    -    -    -    235,515    -    6.42%  1.05% + Sofr 6m
 93.458.000-1   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.S. dollar  Bank of Nova Scotia   -    19,577    19,577    283,742    -    -    -    19,577    303,319    7.05%  1.75% + Sofr 6m
 93.458.000-1   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.S. dollar  Banco Estado   35,159    -    -    -    -    -    -    35,159    -    5.46%  Fixed 5.46%
 93.458.000-1   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.S. dollar  Banco Estado   100,458    -    -    -    -    -    -    100,458    -    5.49%  Fixed 5.49%
 93.458.000-1   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.S. dollar  Banco Estado   50,229    -    -    -    -    -    -    50,229    -    5.49%  Fixed 5.49%
 93.458.000-1   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.S. dollar  Banco de Crédito e Inversiones   50,174    -    -    -    -    -    -    50,174    -    6.27%  Fixed 6.27%
 93.458.000-1   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.S. dollar  Banco de Chile   70,37    -    -    -    -    -    -    70,37    -    5.59%  Fixed 5.59%
 93.458.000-1   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.S. dollar  Banco Scotiabank   50,188    -    -    -    -    -    -    50,188    -    5.65%  Fixed 5.65%
 93.458.000-1   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.S. dollar  Banco Itaú   50,167    -    -    -    -    -    -    50,167    -    5.74%  Fixed 5.74%
 93.458.000-1   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  Euro  BNP paribas / ECA   -    73,805    73,059    72,321    71,578    70,826    35,135    73,805    322,919    1.10%  Fixed 1.06%
 -   TecVerde Engenharia S.A.  Brazilian real  ITAU   -    1,646    -    -    -    -    -    1,646    -    9.00%  Fixed 6.56%
 -   TecVerde Engenharia S.A.  Brazilian real  Banco Regional de Desenvolvimiento do Extremo Sul   13    38    102    100    -    -    -    51    202    6.00%  Fixed 5.10%
 -   TecVerde Engenharia S.A.  Brazilian real  Santander   -    3,424    -    -    -    -    -    3,424    -    14.00%  CDI + 2.66%
 -   Zona Franca Punta Pereira S.A.  U.S. dollar  Banco República Oriental del Uruguay   -    15,37    -    -    -    -    -    15,37    -    4.97%  Fixed 4.97%
 -   Eufores S.A.  U.S. dollar  BBVA   -    9,762    -    -    -    -    -    9,762    -    5.60%  Fixed 5.6%
 -   Eufores S.A.  U.S. dollar  Banco República Oriental del Uruguay   -    39,447    -    -    -    -    -    39,447    -    4.97%  Fixed 4.97%
 -   Stora Enso Uruguay S.A.  U.S. dollar  Banco República Oriental del Uruguay   -    2,561    -    -    -    -    -    2,561    -    4.97%  Fixed 4.97%
 -   Eufores S.A.  U.S. dollar  ITAU   10,5    12,315    -    -    -    -    -    22,815    -    5.60%  Fixed 5.6%
 -   Eufores S.A.  U.S. dollar  Santander   -    28,249    -    -    -    -    -    28,249    -    5.60%  Fixed 5.6%
 -   Eufores S.A.  U.S. dollar  Scotiabank   -    10,269    -    -    -    -    -    10,269    -    5.60%  Fixed 5.6%
 -   Arauco MS Partipações S.A.  Brazilian real  Banco Safra S.A.   2,231    6,135    11,512    10,559    9,624    8,692    -    8,366    40,387    12.05%  CDI + 1.65%
 -   Arauco do Brasil S.A.  Brazilian real  Itaú Unibanco S.A.   27    27    504    -    -    -    -    54    504    12.15%  CDI + 1.75%
 -   Arauco Celulose do Brasil S.A.  Brazilian real  Itaú Unibanco S.A.   3,777    3,707    70,427    -    -    -    -    7,484    70,427    12.02%  CDI + 1.62%
 -   Arauco Celulose do Brasil S.A.  Brazilian real  Banco BTG Pactual S.A.   2,833    17,884    18,896    16,912    -    -    -    20,717    35,808    11.96%  CDI + 1.56%
 -   Arauco Celulose do Brasil S.A.  Brazilian real  Banco Safra S.A.   -    11,357    10,304    4,764    -    -    -    11,357    15,068    11.95%  CDI + 1.55%
 -   Arauco Argentina S.A.  U.S. dollar  Banco Industria y Comercial de China   388    -    -    -    -    -    -    388    -    16.00%  Fixed 16.00%
 -   Arauco Argentina S.A.  U.S. dollar  Banco Industria y Comercial de China   371    -    -    -    -    -    -    371    -    15.65%  Fixed 15.65%
 -   Arauco Argentina S.A.  U.S. dollar  Banco Industria y Comercial de China   -    369    -    -    -    -    -    369    -    15.65%  Fixed 15.65%
 -   Arauco Argentina S.A.  U.S. dollar  Banco Industria y Comercial de China   -    942    -    -    -    -    -    942    -    15.65%  Fixed 15.65%
 -   Arauco Argentina S.A.  U.S. dollar  Banco Industria y Comercial de China   -    351    -    -    -    -    -    351    -    16.50%  Fixed 16.50%
 -   Arauco Argentina S.A.  U.S. dollar  Banco Industria y Comercial de China   -    445    -    -    -    -    -    445    -    15.65%  Fixed 15.65%
 -   Arauco North America, Inc.  U.S. dollar  Banco Itau Corpbanca - NY Branch   7,351    7,193    14,425    224,425    -    -    -    14,544    238,85    6.78%  1.55% + Sofr 6m
           Total bank borrowings   434,236    500,388    218,806    612,823    81,202    79,518    35,135    934,624    1,027,484         

 

  June 30, 2024MaturityTotal        
  Tax ID  Name  Currency  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    -    22,073    21,313    20,553    19,792    19,032    9,231    22,073    89,921    4.26%   4.21%
  93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.F.   Barau-F    -    8,829    8,525    8,221    7,917    7,613    3,692    8,829    35,968    4.24%   4.21%
  93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.F.   Barau-P    -    23,989    23,273    22,557    21,841    21,125    68,297    23,989    157,093    3.96%   3.96%
  93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.F.   Barau-R    -    7,097    7,097    7,097    7,097    7,097    241,473    7,097    269,861    3.57%   3.57%
  93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.F.   Barau-S    -    4,745    4,745    201,265    -    -    -    4,745    206,010    2.43%   2.39%
  93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.F.   Barau-W    -    2,493    2,493    2,493    2,493    120,582    -    2,493    128,061    2.12%   2.09%
  93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.F.   Barau-X    -    5,868    5,868    5,868    5,868    5,868    303,863    5,868    327,335    2.70%   2.68%
  93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.F.   Barau-Y    -    2,447    2,447    2,447    2,447    2,447    86,899    2,447    96,687    3.10%   3.08%
  93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.F.   Barau-Z    -    6,314    6,314    6,314    6,314    6,314    287,294    6,314    312,550    3.18%   3.17%
  93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.F.   Barau-AB    -    6,314    6,314    6,314    6,314    6,314    306,237    6,314    331,493    3.19%   3.17%
  93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.S. dollar   Yankee 2024    511,250    -    -    -    -    -    -    511,250    -    4.52%   4.50%
  93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.S. dollar   Yankee 2027    -    19,375    19,375    19,375    509,688    -    -    19,375    548,438    3.90%   3.88%
  93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.S. dollar   Yankee 2047    -    22,000    22,000    22,000    22,000    22,000    807,000    22,000    895,000    5.50%   5.50%
  93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.S. dollar   Yankee 2029    -    21,250    21,250    21,250    21,250    521,250    -    21,250    585,000    4.27%   4.25%
  93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.S. dollar   Yankee 2049    -    27,500    27,500    27,500    27,500    27,500    1,050,000    27,500    1,160,000    5.51%   5.50%
  93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.S. dollar   Yankee 2030    10,500    10,500    21,000    21,000    21,000    21,000    521,000    21,000    605,000    4.21%   4.20%
  93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.S. dollar   Yankee 2050    12,875    12,875    25,750    25,750    25,750    25,750    1,040,750    25,750    1,143,750    5.16%   5.15%
            Total    534,625    203,669    225,284    420,004    707,271    813,892    4,725,736    738,294    6,892,167           

 

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Unaudited consolidated financial statements

June 30, 2024

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

 

  

June 30, 2024MaturityTotal
Tax ID   Name  Currency  Underlying asset class 

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.$

 
 85.805.200-9   Forestal Arauco S.A.  U.F.  Motor vehicles   128    316    385    88    -    -    -    444    473 
 85.805.200-9   Forestal Arauco S.A.  U.F.  Lands   -    541    394    394    394    394    5,997    541    7,573 
 85.805.200-9   Forestal Arauco S.A.  U.S. dollar  Lands   60    180    240    240    240    120    -    240    840 
 85.805.200-9   Forestal Arauco S.A.  U.F.  Plants and equipments   441    1,322    2,026    1,660    1,660    1,660    138    1,763    7,144 
 85.805.200-9   Forestal Arauco S.A.  Chilean pesos  Plants and equipments   94    282    642    259    -    -    -    376    901 
 -   Arauco Argentina S.A.  U.S. dollar  Buildings and constructions   146    185    -    -    -    -    -    331    - 
 -   Arauco Argentina S.A.  U.S. dollar  IT equipment   4    -    -    -    -    -    -    4    - 
 -   Arauco Argentina S.A.  U.S. dollar  Plants and equipments   305    415    553    553    553    553    4,793    720    7,005 
 -   Arauco Argentina S.A.  U.S. dollar  Motor vehicles   210    580    252    41    -    -    -    790    293 
 -   Arauco Industria de Paineis S.A.  Brazilian real  IT equipment   4    4    10    -    -    -    -    8    10 
 -   Arauco do Brasil S.A.  Brazilian real  IT equipment   51    249    -    -    -    -    -    300    - 
 -   Arauco do Brasil S.A.  Brazilian real  Buildings and constructions   38    506    -    -    -    -    -    544    - 
 -   Arauco Celulose do Brasil S.A.  Brazilian real  Lands   5,834    18,217    24,676    24,843    24,850    25,921    393,476    24,051    493,766 
 -   Arauco Celulose do Brasil S.A.  Brazilian real  Buildings and constructions   150    108    144    131    118    89    -    258    482 
 -   Arauco Celulose do Brasil S.A.  Brazilian real  IT equipment   11    44    60    19    -    -    -    55    79 
 -   Mahal Empreendimentos e Participações S.A.  Brazilian real  Lands   1,370    1,007    2,377    2,377    2,377    2,377    20,384    2,377    29,892 
 93.458.000-1   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.F.  Buildings and constructions   412    1,235    1,646    1,646    1,646    823    -    1,647    5,761 
 93.458.000-1   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.F.  Motor vehicles   35    73    59    5    -    -    -    108    64 
 93.458.000-1   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.S. dollar  Plants and equipments   1,003    3,016    4,033    4,048    4,063    4,077    54,414    4,019    70,635 
 93.458.000-1   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  Chilean pesos  Motor vehicles   2,704    8,111    8,763    2,250    2,250    2,250    563    10,815    16,076 
 93.458.000-1   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.S. dollar  Motor vehicles   433    1,299    1,732    1,732    1,732    1,325    51    1,732    6,572 
 -   Arauco North America, Inc.  U.S. dollar  Buildings and constructions   33    101    519    457    857    960    5,587    134    8,380 
 -   Arauco North America, Inc.  U.S. dollar  Motor vehicles   267    692    814    159    48    -    -    959    1,021 
 -   Arauco Canada Limited  Canadian dollar  Motor vehicles   56    461    70    -    -    -    -    517    70 
 -   Celulosa y Energía Punta Pereira S.A.  U.S. dollar  Plants and equipments   159    479    640    640    640    536    6,476    638    8,932 
 -   Eufores S.A.  U.S. dollar  Lands   1,077    3,220    7,018    6,489    5,997    5,708    36,101    4,297    61,313 
 -   Eufores S.A.  U.S. dollar  Plants and equipments   306    917    1,223    1,223    611    -    -    1,223    3,057 
 -   Eufores S.A.  U.S. dollar  Buildings and constructions   92    276    318    157    162    168    523    368    1,328 
 96.510.970-6   Maderas Arauco S.A.  U.F.  Motor vehicles   7    5    5    -    -    -    -    12    5 
 -   E2E SpA.  Chilean pesos  Lands   79    236    -    -    -    -    -    315    - 
 -   TecVerde Engenharia S.A.  Brazilian real  Lands   -    -    79    -    -    -    -    -    79 
 -   Arauco Europe Cooperatief U.A.  Euros  Motor vehicles   9    25    24    19    2    -    -    34    45 
 -   Arauco Europe Cooperatief U.A.  Euros  Buildings and constructions   20    42    -    -    -    -    -    62    - 
 -   Araucomex S.A. de C.V.  Mexican pesos  Buildings and constructions   -    865    599    352    16    -    -    865    967 
 -   Araucomex S.A. de C.V.  U.S. dollar  Buildings and constructions   -    50    148    166    186    207    37    50    744 
 -   Arauco Industria de México, S.A. de C.V.  Mexican pesos  Motor vehicles   -    54    70    49    12    -    -    54    131 
 -   Arauco Industria de México, S.A. de C.V.  Mexican pesos  Lands   -    3    -    -    -    -    -    3    - 
 -   Arauco Industria de México, S.A. de C.V.  Mexican pesos  IT equipment   -    4    4    -    -    -    -    4    4 
 -   Araucomex Servicios S.A. de C.V.  Mexican pesos  Motor vehicles   -    21    34    41    2    -    -    21    77 
           Total   15,538    45,141    59,557    50,038    48,416    47,168    528,540    60,679    733,719 

  

As part of the policy of Arauco, it considers compliance with all accounts payable, whether with related (see Note 13) or third parties, within a period not exceeding 30 days.

 

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Unaudited consolidated financial statements

June 30, 2024

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

 

 

December 31, 2023 Maturity   Total        
Tax ID   Name  Currency  Bank borrowings 

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  Bank of Nova Scotia   -    19,715    19,661    293,584    -    -    -    19,715    313,245    7.09%  Fixed 7.05%
 93.458.000-1   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.S. dollar  Bank of Nova Scotia   -    15,037    227,465    -    -    -    -    15,037    227,465    6.63%  Fixed 6.60%
 93.458.000-1   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.S. dollar  Banco de Chile   70,316    -    -    -    -    -    -    70,316    -    5.72%  Fixed 5.72%
 93.458.000-1   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  Euros  BNP paribas / ECA   -    76,690    75,881    75,118    74,346    73,577    72,803    76,690    371,725    1.10%  Fixed 1.06%
 -   TecVerde Engenharia S.A.  Brazilian real  ITAU   -    1,722    -    -    -    -    -    1,722    -    9.00%  Fixed 4.63%
 -   TecVerde Engenharia S.A.  Brazilian real  Banco Regional de Desenvolvimiento do Extremo Sul   30    34    121    146    -    -    -    64    267    6.00%  Fixed 5.10%
 -   Zona Franca Punta Pereira S.A.  U.S. dollar  Banco República Oriental del Uruguay   -    7,678    -    -    -    -    -    7,678    -    4.76%  Fixed 4.76%
 -   Stora Enso Uruguay S.A.  U.S. dollar  Banco República Oriental del Uruguay   -    2,559    -    -    -    -    -    2,559    -    4.76%  Fixed 4.76%
 -   Eufores S.A.  U.S. dollar  Banco República Oriental del Uruguay   -    28,153    -    -    -    -    -    28,153    -    4.76%  Fixed 4.76%
 -   Eufores S.A.  U.S. dollar  BBVA   -    17,989    -    -    -    -    -    17,989    -    5.60%  Fixed 5.6%
 -   Eufores S.A.  U.S. dollar  ITAU   -    7,713    -    -    -    -    -    7,713    -    5.75%  Fixed 5.75%
 -   Eufores S.A.  U.S. dollar  Scotiabank   -    2,569    -    -    -    -    -    2,569    -    5.65%  Fixed 5.65%
 -   Eufores S.A.  U.S. dollar  Santander   -    28,262    -    -    -    -    -    28,262    -    5.70%  Fixed 5.7%
 -   Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.  Brazilian real  Banco Safra S.A.   2,773    2,641    18,670    16,880    15,104    -    -    5,414    50,654    13.30%  CDI + 1.65%
 -   Arauco do Brasil S.A.  Brazilian real  Itaú Unibanco S.A.   34    34    68    550    -    -    -    68    618    13.40%  CDI + 1.75%
 -   Arauco Celulose do Brasil S.A.  Brazilian real  Itaú Unibanco S.A.   4,729    4,752    9,440    76,976    -    -    -    9,481    86,416    13.27%  CDI + 1.62%
 -   Arauco Celulose do Brasil S.A.  Brazilian real  Banco BTG pactual S.A.   -    6,713    22,786    20,562    18,302    -    -    6,713    61,650    13.21%  CDI + 1.56%
 -   Arauco Celulose do Brasil S.A.  Brazilian real  Banco Safra S.A.   -    13,988    12,628    11,311    -    -    -    13,988    23,939    13.20%  CDI + 1.55%
 -   Arauco Argentina S.A.  Brazilian real  Banco Industria y Comercial de China   -    585    -    -    -    -    -    585    -    14.50%  Fixed 14.5%
 -   Arauco Argentina S.A.  U.S. dollar  Banco Industria y Comercial de China   -    602    -    -    -    -    -    602    -    15.00%  Fixed 15.0%
 -   Arauco Argentina S.A.  U.S. dollar  Banco Industria y Comercial de China   -    1,842    -    -    -    -    -    1,842    -    15.50%  Fixed 15.5%
 -   Arauco Argentina S.A.  U.S. dollar  Banco Industria y Comercial de China   953    -    -    -    -    -    -    953    -    15.50%  Fixed 15.5%
 -   Arauco Argentina S.A.  U.S. dollar  Banco Industria y Comercial de China   -    1,192    -    -    -    -    -    1,192    -    15.60%  Fixed 15.6%
 -   Arauco Argentina S.A.  U.S. dollar  Banco Industria y Comercial de China   608    -    -    -    -    -    -    608    -    16.00%  Fixed 16.0%
 -   Arauco North America, Inc.  U.S. dollar  Banco Itau Corpbanca - NY Branch   -    217,811    -    -    -    -    -    217,811    -    7.36%  1.90% + Sofr 6m
           Total   79,443    458,281    386,720    495,127    107,752    73,577    72,803    537,724    1,135,979         

 

December 31, 2023 MaturityTotal         
Tax ID  Name  Currency  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    -    23,465    22,671    21,876    21,081    20,286    19,492    23,465    105,406    4.26%   4.21%
93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.F.   Barau-F    -    9,386    9,068    8,750    8,432    8,115    7,797    9,386    42,162    4.24%   4.21%
93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.F.   Barau-P    -    25,444    24,696    23,947    23,199    22,451    82,318    25,444    176,611    3.96%   3.96%
93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.F.   Barau-R    -    7,417    7,417    7,417    7,417    7,417    256,060    7,417    285,728    3.57%   3.57%
93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.F.   Barau-S    -    4,959    4,959    212,811    -    -    -    4,959    217,770    2.43%   2.39%
93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.F.   Barau-W    -    2,605    2,605    2,605    2,605    127,317    -    2,605    135,132    2.12%   2.09%
93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.F.   Barau-X    -    6,132    6,132    6,132    6,132    6,132    320,618    6,132    345,146    2.70%   2.68%
93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.F.   Barau-Y    -    2,558    2,558    2,558    2,558    2,558    92,093    2,558    102,325    3.10%   3.08%
93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.F.   Barau-Z    -    6,599    6,599    6,599    6,599    6,599    303,536    6,599    329,932    3.18%   3.17%
93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.F.   Barau-AB    -    6,599    6,599    6,599    6,599    6,599    323,333    6,599    349,729    3.19%   3.17%
93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.S. dollar   Yankee 2024    11,250    511,250    -    -    -    -    -    522,500    -    4.52%   4.50%
93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.S. dollar   Yankee 2027    -    19,375    19,375    19,375    519,375    -    -    19,375    558,125    3.90%   3.88%
93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.S. dollar   Yankee 2047    -    22,000    22,000    22,000    22,000    22,000    818,000    22,000    906,000    5.50%   5.50%
93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.S. dollar   Yankee 2029    -    21,250    21,250    21,250    21,250    21,250    510,625    21,250    595,625    4.27%   4.25%
93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.S. dollar   Yankee 2049    -    27,500    27,500    27,500    27,500    27,500    1,063,750    27,500    1,173,750    5.51%   5.50%
93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.S. dollar   Yankee 2030    10,500    10,500    21,000    21,000    21,000    21,000    531,500    21,000    615,500    4.21%   4.20%
93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.S. dollar   Yankee 2050    12,875    12,875    25,750    25,750    25,750    25,750    1,053,625    25,750    1,156,625    5.16%   5.15%
          Total    34,625    719,914    230,179    436,169    721,497    324,974    5,382,747    754,539    7,095,566           

 

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December 31, 2023 Maturity   Total 
Tax ID   Name  Currency  Underlying asset class 

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.$

 
 85.805.200-9   Forestal Arauco S.A.  U.F.  Motor vehicles   176    408    442    274    4    -    -    584    720 
 85.805.200-9   Forestal Arauco S.A.  U.F.  Lands   478    -    478    418    418    418    6,767    478    8,499 
 85.805.200-9   Forestal Arauco S.A.  U.S. dollar  Lands   60    180    240    240    240    240    -    240    960 
 85.805.200-9   Forestal Arauco S.A.  U.F.  Plants and equipments   510    1,189    2,078    2,081    1,750    1,750    1,021    1,699    8,680 
 85.805.200-9   Forestal Arauco S.A.  Chilean pesos  Plants and equipments   101    202    505    632    135    -    -    303    1,272 
 -   Arauco Argentina S.A.  U.S. dollar  Buildings and constructions   146    439    38    -    -    -    -    585    38 
 -   Arauco Argentina S.A.  U.S. dollar  IT equipment   5    9    -    -    -    -    -    14    - 
 -   Arauco Argentina S.A.  U.S. dollar  Plants and equipments   251    418    -    -    -    -    -    669    - 
 -   Arauco Argentina S.A.  U.S. dollar  Motor vehicles   585    1,004    498    165    -    -    -    1,589    663 
 -   Arauco Industria de Paineis S.A.  Brazilian real  IT equipment   4    13    12    -    -    -    -    17    12 
 -   Arauco do Brasil S.A.  Brazilian real  Buildings and constructions   56    8    -    -    -    -    -    64    - 
 -   Arauco do Brasil S.A.  Brazilian real  IT equipment   11    6    -    -    -    -    -    17    - 
 -   Arauco Celulose do Brasil S.A.  Brazilian real  Lands   11,308    18,810    24,625    26,022    25,990    27,219    442,609    30,118    546,465 
 -   Arauco Celulose do Brasil S.A.  Brazilian real  Buildings and constructions   18    55    73    12    -    -    -    73    85 
 -   Arauco Celulose do Brasil S.A.  Brazilian real  IT equipment   13    38    51    30    -    -    -    51    81 
 -   Mahal Empreendimentos e Participações S.A.  Brazilian real  Lands   1,106    1,573    2,679    2,679    2,679    2,679    24,114    2,679    34,830 
 93.458.000-1   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  Brazilian real  Buildings and constructions   434    1,302    1,735    1,735    1,735    1,736    -    1,736    6,941 
 93.458.000-1   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  Brazilian real  Motor vehicles   433    1,299    1,732    1,732    1,732    1,732    509    1,732    7,437 
 93.458.000-1   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  Brazilian real  Plants and equipments   1,003    3,008    4,026    4,040    4,055    4,070    56,456    4,011    72,647 
 93.458.000-1   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  Brazilian real  Motor vehicles   2,911    8,732    10,857    5,611    2,423    2,423    1,818    11,643    23,132 
 93.458.000-1   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  Brazilian real  Motor vehicles   42    103    90    27    -    -    -    145    117 
 -   Arauco North America, Inc.  Brazilian real  Buildings and constructions   481    1,209    1,199    1,442    206    226    270    1,690    3,343 
 -   Arauco Canada Limited  Brazilian real  Motor vehicles   17    53    51    55    40    -    -    70    146 
 -   Arauco North America, Inc.  Brazilian real  Motor vehicles   199    626    437    216    62    1    -    825    716 
 -   Celulosa y Energía Punta Pereira S.A.  Brazilian real  Plants and equipments   240    560    641    641    641    641    6,693    800    9,257 
 -   Eufores S.A.  Brazilian real  Lands   1,008    3,021    6,808    6,327    5,834    5,548    35,413    4,029    59,930 
 -   Eufores S.A.  U.S. dollar  Plants and equipments   306    917    917    1,222    1,222    306    -    1,223    3,667 
 -   Eufores S.A.  U.S. dollar  Buildings and constructions   87    108    111    152    158    163    648    195    1,232 
 96.510.970-6   Maderas Arauco S.A.  U.F.  Motor vehicles   9    19    6    3    -    -    -    28    9 
 -   E2E SpA.  Chilean pesos  Lands   107    321    -    -    -    -    -    428    - 
 -   TecVerde Engenharia S.A.  Brazilian real  Lands   -    -    143    -    -    -    -    -    143 
 -   Arauco Europe Cooperatief U.A.  Euros  Motor vehicles   8    23    23    13    8    -    -    31    44 
 -   Arauco Europe Cooperatief U.A.  Euros  Buildings and constructions   19    56    19    -    -    -    -    75    19 
 -   Araucomex S.A. de C.V.  Mexican pesos  Buildings and constructions   421    1,303    643    359    196    17    -    1,724    1,215 
 -   Araucomex S.A. de C.V.  U.S. dollar  Buildings and constructions   9    81    126    138    155    174    31    90    624 
 -   Arauco Industria de México, S.A. de C.V.  Mexican pesos  Motor vehicles   25    80    63    40    -    -    -    105    103 
 -   Arauco Industria de México, S.A. de C.V.  Mexican pesos  Buildings and constructions   34    107    157    175    78    -    -    141    410 
 -   Arauco Industria de México, S.A. de C.V.  Mexican pesos  Lands   1    4    -    -    -    -    -    5    - 
 -   Arauco Industria de México, S.A. de C.V.  Mexican pesos  IT equipment   2    5    4    -    -    -    -    7    4 
 -   Araucomex Servicios S.A. de C.V.  Mexican pesos  Motor vehicles   7    22    19    3    -    -    -    29    22 
 79.990.550-7   Investigaciones Forestales Bioforest SpA.  U.F.  Motor vehicles   3    2    -    -    -    -    -    5    - 
           Total   22,634    47,313    61,526    56,484    49,761    49,343    576,349    69,947    793,463 

 

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

 

 

Guarantees


As of the date of these interim consolidated financial statements, Arauco has financial assets of approximately MU.S.$ 22 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 June 30, 2024, the total assets pledged as an indirect guarantee were MU.S.$ 382. In contrast to direct guarantees, indirect guarantees are given to secure obligations assumed by a third party.

 

Direct and indirect guarantees granted by Arauco:

 

DIRECT                 
                  
Subsidiary  Guarantee   

Assets

pledged

   Currency   ThU.S.$   Guarantor
Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  Guarantee letter   -   U.F.   697   Directorate General of Maritime Territory and Merchant Marine
Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  Guarantee letter   -   Chilean pesos   126   Directorate General of Maritime Territory and Merchant Marine
Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  Guarantee letter   -   U.F.   352   Railways
Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  Guarantee letter   -   U.F.   13,469   Sociedad Concesionaria Autopista Costa Arauco S.A.
Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  Guarantee letter   -   U.S. dollar   4,920   Innergy Soluciones Energéticas S.A.
Madera Arauco S.A.  Guarantee policy       U.F.   2,278   Cermaq Chile S.A
Investigaciones Forestales Bioforest SpA.  Guarantee letter   -   Chilean pesos   213   Innova Chile
       Total       22,055    

 

INDIRECT

 

Subsidiary  Guarantee 

Assets

pledged

   Currency  ThU.S.$   Guarantor
Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  Full Guarantee, of Arauco North America, Inc.   -   U.S. dollar   210,000   Bank Itaú Corpbanca – NY Branch
Arauco do Brasil S.A.  Endorsement of Arauco MS Partipações S.A.   -   Brazilian real   37,829   Banco Safra S.A.
Arauco do Brasil S.A.  Endorsement of Arauco Celulose do Brasil S.A.   -   Brazilian real   22,817   Banco Safra S.A.
Arauco do Brasil S.A.  Endorsement of Arauco Celulose do Brasil S.A.   -   Brazilian real   64,913   Itaú Unibanco S.A.
Arauco do Brasil S.A.  Endorsement of Arauco Celulose do Brasil S.A.   -   Brazilian real   46,268   Bank BTG Pactual S.A.
       Total       381,827    

 

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June 30, 2024

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

 

 

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.

 

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 interim consolidated 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 +/- 0.92% (equivalent to ThU.S.$ -/+ 1,301), and +/- 0.01% of equity (equivalent to ThU.S.$ -/+ 781).

 

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 interim consolidated 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 +/- 11.16% (equivalent to ThU.S.$-/+$ 15,716) and a change on the equity of +/- 1.36% (equivalent to ThU.S.$ -/+$ 107,499).

 

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23.10.4 Type of risk: Market risk – interest rate risk

 

Description

 

Interest rate risk refers to the sensitivity of the value of financial assets and liabilities in terms of interest rate fluctuations.

 

Explanation of interest rate risk exposure and how this risk arises

 

Arauco is exposed to risks due to interest rate fluctuations for bonds issued, bank borrowings and financial instruments that bear interest at a variable rate.

 

 

Explanation of risk management objectives, policies and processes, and measurement methods

 

Arauco completes its risk analysis by reviewing its exposure to changes in interest rates. As of June 30, 2024, 12.3% 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 +/- 2.42% (equivalent to ThU.S.$-/+ 3,403) and +/- 0.026% (equivalent to ThU.S.$-/+ 2,042) on equity.

 

  

June 2024

ThU.S.$

   Total 
Fixed rate   6,343,552    87.7%
Bonds issued   4,896,090      
Bank borrowings and others (*)   903,871      
Lease liabilities   543,591      
Variable rate   887,152    12.3%
Bonds issued   -      
Bank borrowings   887,152      
Total   7,230,704    100.0%

 

    December 2023
ThU.S.$
    Total  
Fixed rate     6,353,990       90.1 %
Bonds issued     4,997,038          
Bank borrowings and others (*)     797,570          
Lease liabilities     559,382          
Variable rate     701,481       9.9 %
Bonds issued     -          
Bank borrowings     701,481          
Total     7,055,471       100.0 %

 

(*)Includes variable rate bank borrowings changed by fixed rate swaps.

 

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23.10.5 Type of risk: Market risk – price of pulp risks

 

Description

 

Pulp prices are determined by world and regional market conditions. Prices fluctuate based on demand, production capacity, commercial strategies adopted by large-scale forestry companies, pulp and paper producers and by the availability of substitutes.

 

Explanation of price risk exposure and how this risk arises

 

Pulp prices are reflected in revenue from sales and directly affect the net income for the period.

 

As of June 30, 2024, revenue due to pulp sales accounted for 52.3% 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 +/- 81.1% (equivalent to ThU.S.$-/+ 114,255) on the income for the year 2023 after tax and +/- 0.9% (equivalent to ThU.S.$ -/+ 68,553) 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 segment

 

The main products sold by this reportable segment are long fiber bleached pulp (BSKP), short fiber bleached pulp (BHKP), long fiber raw pulp (UKP), pulp fluff and dissolving pulp (DP). Additionally, it manages a forest plantations in order to supply its production plants and, at the same time, to sell to the wood products segment or to third parties what it does not use (pruning, sawing, poles and chips). Finally, depending on its needs, it buys logs and chips from third parties which are consumed or sold to the wood products segment.

 

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. Fluff pulp is mainly used in the production of diapers and female hygiene products. On the other hand, dissolving pulp is used as raw material for the manufacture of different fabrics.

 

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 5.3 million tons per year. Pulp is sold in more than 42 countries, mainly in Asia and Europe.

 

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Wood products segment

 

The main products sold by this segment correspond to plywood, MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard), PB (chipboard), sawn wood of different dimensions and remanufactured products such as moldings, pre-cut pieces, finger joints, among others.

 

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 20 industrial plants: 4 in Chile, 2 in Argentina, 4 in Brazil, 2 in Mexico, and 8 plants in the U.S. and Canada. The Company has a total annual production capacity of 7.3 million cubic meters of PBO, MDF, plywood and moldings.

 

Through the joint venture Sonae Arauco, 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 1 sawmill in Spain; 2 panel plants and one resin plant in Portugal; 3 panel plants in Germany and 2 panel plants in South Africa. In total, Sonae Arauco’s production capacity is approximately 1.2 million m3 of MDF, 2.4 million m3 of PB, 460,000 m3 of OSB and 70,000 m3 of sawn timber.

 

Including Sonae Arauco at 50%, Arauco in its mills totalize a capacity of 4.2 million m3 of MDF, 4.2 million m3 of PB and 230,000 m3 of OSB, 710,000 m3 of Plywood and 2,800,000 m3 of sawn timber.

 

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 7 sawmills in operation (6 in Chile and 1 in Argentina), the Company has a production capacity of 2.7 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.

 

Arauco has no customers representing 10% or more of its revenues.

 

Below is 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

 

 

Six-months period ended June 30, 2024 

Pulp

ThU.S.$

  

Wood

products

ThU.S.$

  

Others

ThU.S.$

  

Corporate

ThU.S.$

  

Subtotal

ThU.S.$

  

Elimination

ThU.S.$

  

Total

ThU.S.$

 
                             
Revenues from sales of goods   1,599,585    1,521,166    -    -    3,120,751         3,120,751 
Revenues from rendering of services   68,160    -    360    -    68,520         68,520 
Revenues from ordinary activities   1,667,745    1,521,166    360    -    3,189,271         3,189,271 
                                    
Revenues from transactions with reportable segments   252,541    9,027    23,875    -    285,443    (285,443)   - 
                                    
Finance income   -    -    -    38,609    38,609         38,609 
Finance costs   -    -    -    (206,186)   (206,186)        (206,186)
Net finance costs   -    -    -    (167,577)   (167,577)        (167,577)
                                    
Depreciation and amortizations   230,378    88,238    1,214    3,920    323,750         323,750 
Other income   46,321    9,776    241    9,877    66,215         66,215 
Other expenses   33,241    37,726    1    12,886    83,854         83,854 
                                    
Share of profit (loss) of associates and joint ventures accounted for using equity method                                   
                                    
Associates   2,658    -    -    (9,001)   (6,343)        (6,343)
Joint ventures   -    (4,878)   -    1,336    (3,542)        (3,542)
                                    
Income tax expense   -    -    -    (7,304)   (7,304)        (7,304)
                                    
Profit (loss) of each reportable segment   251,439    142,811    (4,236)   (249,150)   140,864         140,864 
Geographical information on revenues                                   
Revenue – Chilean entities   1,234,619    511,836    360    -    1,746,815         1,746,815 
Revenue – Foreign entities   433,126    1,009,330    -    -    1,442,456         1,442,456 
Total revenues from ordinary activities   1,667,745    1,521,166    360    -    3,189,271         3,189,271 

 

Six-months period ended June 30, 2024 

Pulp

ThU.S.$

  

Wood

products

ThU.S.$

  

Others

ThU.S.$

  

Corporate

ThU.S.$

  

Subtotal .

ThU.S.$

  

Elimination

ThU.S.$

  

Total

ThU.S.$

 
                             
Amounts of additions to non-current assets                                   
                                    
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment and biological assets   435,361    95,620    539    6,333    537,853    -    537,853 
Acquisition in subsidiaries, joint operations and contribution of investments in associates and joint venture   -    -    -    77,515    77,515    -    77,515 

 

Six-months period ended June 30, 2024 

Pulp

ThU.S.$

  

Wood

products

ThU.S.$

  

Others

ThU.S.$

  

Corporate

ThU.S.$

  

Subtotal

ThU.S.$

  

Elimination

ThU.S.$

  

Total

ThU.S.$

 
Segment assets   13,672,445    2,913,943    16,396    1,438,997    18,041,781    (70,945)   17,970,836 
Segment assets (excluding deferred tax assets)   13,672,445    2,913,943    16,396    1,333,615    17,936,399    (70,945)   17,865,454 
Deferred tax assets                  105,382    105,382         105,382 
                                    
Investments accounted through equity method                                   
Associates   31,399    -    -    55,859    87,258         87,258 
Joint Ventures   -    204,598    -    116,762    321,360         321,360 
Segment liabilities   1,140,793    380,687    48,289    8,481,923    10,051,692         10,051,692 
Segment liabilities (excluding deferred tax liabilities)   1,140,793    380,687    48,289    7,017,878    8,587,647         8,587,647 
Deferred tax liabilities                  1,464,045    1,464,045         1,464,045 
                                    
Geographical information on non-current assets                                   
Chile   8,344,733    445,336    14,881    474,446    9,279,396    (6,874)   9,272,522 
Foreign countries   2,916,294    1,206,641    -    108,330    4,231,265         4,231,265 
Total non-current assets   11,261,027    1,651,977    14,881    582,776    13,510,661    (6,874)   13,503,787 

 

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 Six-months period ended June 30, 2023   

Pulp

ThU.S.$

  

Wood

products

ThU.S.$

  

Others

ThU.S.$

  

Corporate

ThU.S.$

  

Subtotal

ThU.S.$

  

Elimination

ThU.S.$

  

Total

ThU.S.$

 
                             
Revenues from sales of goods   1,178,312    1,611,048    -    -    2,789,360         2,789,360 
Revenues from rendering of services   56,848    1,990    191    -    59,029         59,029 
Revenues from ordinary activities   1,235,160    1,613,038    191    -    2,848,389         2,848,389 
                                    
Revenues from transactions with reportable segments   228,942    16,621    25,602    -    271,165    (271,165)   - 
                                    
Finance income   -    -    -    50,959    50,959         50,959 
Finance costs   -    -    -    (172,569)   (172,569)        (172,569)
Net finance costs   -    -    -    (121,610)   (121,610)        (121,610)
                                    
Depreciation and amortizations   222,094    93,326    841    3,937    320,198         320,198 
Other income   197,379    28,752    334    8,311    234,776         234,776 
Other expenses   215,309    25,435    1    6,852    247,597         247,597 
                                    
Share of profit (loss) of associates and joint ventures accounted for using equity method                                   
                                    
Associates   1,383    -    -    564    1,947         1,947 
Joint ventures   -    15,416    -    615    16,031         16,031 
                                    
Income tax expense   -    -    -    84,119    84,119         84,119 
                                    
Profit (loss) of each reportable segment   (167,960)   204,338    388    (138,183)   (101,417)        (101,417)
Geographical information on revenues                                   
Revenue – Chilean entities   810,808    539,890    191    -    1,350,889         1,350,889 
Revenue – Foreign entities   424,352    1,073,148    -    -    1,497,500         1,497,500 
Total revenues from ordinary activities   1,235,160    1,613,038    191    -    2,848,389         2,848,389 

 

Six-months period ended June 30, 2023 

Pulp

ThU.S.$

  

Wood products

ThU.S.$

  

Others

ThU.S.$

  

Corporate

ThU.S.$

  

Subtotal

ThU.S.$

  

Elimination

ThU.S.$

  

Total

ThU.S.$

 
                             
Amounts of additions to non-current assets                                   
                                    
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment and biological assets   632,223    68,981    155    7,763    709,122    -    709,122 
Acquisition and contribution of investments in associates and joint venture   -    -    -    -    -    -    - 

 

Twelve-months period ended December 31, 2023 

Pulp

ThU.S.$

  

Wood

products

ThU.S.$

  

Others

ThU.S.$

  

Corporate

ThU.S.$

  

Subtotal

ThU.S.$

  

Elimination

ThU.S.$

  

Total

ThU.S.$

 
Segment assets   13,864,686    2,967,646    16,480    1,135,689    17,984,501    (74,137)   17,910,364 
Segment assets (excluding deferred tax assets)   13,864,686    2,967,646    16,480    1,047,122    17,895,934    (74,137)   17,821,797 
Deferred tax assets                  88,567    88,567         88,567 
                                    
Investments accounted through equity method                                   
Associates   34,558    -    -    65,248    99,806         99,806 
Joint Ventures   -    215,322    -    108,483    323,805         323,805 
Segment liabilities   1,170,684    392,104    47,487    8,291,060    9,901,335         9,901,335 
Segment liabilities (excluding deferred tax liabilities)   1,170,684    392,104    47,487    6,747,436    8,357,711         8,357,711 
Deferred tax liabilities                  1,543,624    1,543,624         1,543,624 
                                    
Geographical information on non-current assets                                   
Chile   8,565,525    463,179    15,481    504,903    9,549,088    (6,668)   9,542,420 
Foreign countries   2,888,631    1,245,369    -    58,366    4,192,366         4,192,366 
Total non-current assets   11,454,156    1,708,548    15,481    563,269    13,741,454    (6,668)   13,734,786 

 

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The following table shows information related to cash flows by segments which is presented as complementary information as required by our regulatory entities:

 

six-months period ended June 30, 2024 

Pulp

ThU.S.$

  

Wood

products

ThU.S.$

  

Others

ThU.S.$

  

Corporate

ThU.S.$

  

Subtotal

ThU.S.$

  

Elimination

ThU.S.$

  

Total

ThU.S.$

 
Segment cash flows                                   
Cash flows from (used in) operating activities   612,156    180,180    (2,614)   (165,831)   623,891    -    623,891 
Cash flows (used in) investing activities   (512,129)   (63,374)   (87)   (10,606)   (586,196)   -    (586,196)
Cash flows from (used in) financing activities   284,984    (19,387)   1,559    9,196    276,352    -    276,352 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents   385,011    97,419    (1,142)   (167,241)   314,047    -    314,047 

 

Six-months period endedJune 30, 2023 

Pulp

ThU.S.$

  

Wood

products

ThU.S.$

  

Others

ThU.S.$

  

Corporate

ThU.S.$

  

Subtotal

ThU.S.$

  

Elimination

ThU.S.$

  

Total

ThU.S.$

 
Segment cash flows                                   
Cash flows from (used in) operating activities   53,612    267,308    (2,607)   (169,027)   149,286    -    149,286 
Cash flows (used in) investing activities   (625,835)   (71,380)   (1,260)   (26,768)   (725,243)   -    (725,243)
Cash flows from (used in) financing activities   644,214    9,034    9,615    19,020    681,883    -    681,883 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents   71,991    204,962    5,748    (176,775)   105,926    -    105,926 

 

Information required by geographic area:

 

   Geographical area 
2024 

Local

country

   Foreign country 
Disclosure of geographical areas   

Chile  

ThU.S.$

    

Argentina  

ThU.S.$

    

Brazil  

ThU.S.$

    

USA/Canada  

ThU.S.$

    

Uruguay  

ThU.S.$

    

Mexico  

ThU.S.$

    

Total  

ThU.S.$

 
Revenues from sale of goods   1,697,137    232,091    297,141    562,140    239,394    92,848    3,120,751 
Revenues from rendering of services   49,678    -    -    -    18,842    -    68,520 
Revenues as of June 30, 2024   1,746,815    232,091    297,141    562,140    258,236    92,848    3,189,271 
Non-current Assets at 06-30-2024 other than deferred tax   9,195,631    624,931    973,855    671,602    1,748,096    184,290    13,398,405 

  

   Geographical area 
2023  Local country   Foreign country 
Disclosure of geographical areas 

Chile

ThU.S.$

  

Argentina

ThU.S.$

  

Brazil

ThU.S.$

  

USA/Canada

ThU.S.$

  

Uruguay

ThU.S.$

  

Mexico

ThU.S.$

  

Total

ThU.S.$

 
Revenues from sale of goods   1,309,935    274,033    284,292    596,932    219,215    104,953    2,789,360 
Revenues from rendering of services   40,954    -    1,987    -    16,085    3    59,029 
Revenues as of June 30, 2023   1,350,889    274,033    286,279    596,932    235,300    104,956    2,848,389 
Non-current Assets at 12-31-2023 other than deferred tax   9,466,748    612,467    1,035,237    687,247    1,684,160    163,360    13,646,219 

 

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June 30, 2024

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

 

 

NOTE 25. OTHER NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS AND NON-FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

 

Current non-financial assets 

06-30-2024

ThU.S.$

  

12-31-2023

ThU.S.$

 
Roads to amortize, current   62,219    58,464 
Prepayment to amortize (insurance and others)   58,241    9,742 
Recoverable taxes (related to purchases)   163,528    167,086 
Other current non-financial assets   8,797    4,962 
Total   292,785    240,254 

 

Non-current non-financial assets 

06-30-2024

ThU.S.$

  

12-31-2023

ThU.S.$

 
Roads to amortize, non-current   69,517    67,701 
Guarantee values   2,349    3,391 
Recoverable taxes   5,085    6,221 
Other non-current non-financial assets   22,879    28,861 
Total   99,830    106,174 

 

Current non-financial liabilities 

06-30-2024

ThU.S.$

  

12-31-2023

ThU.S.$

 
Provision of minimum dividend (1)   93,646    2,283 
ICMS, PIS-COFINS and other tax payables - Brazil   21,428    23,180 
Other tax payable   20,027    16,104 
Other Current non-financial liabilities   6,804    8,581 
Total   141,905    50,148 

 

(1)In 2024 correspond mainly to the minimum dividend provision of the parent company (see Note 26).

 

Non-current non-financial liabilities 

06-30-2024

ThU.S.$

  

12-31-2023

ThU.S.$

 
ICMS and other tax payable - Brazil   45,869    58,069 
Other non-current non-financial liabilities   4,761    5,521 
Total   50,630    63,590 

 

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.

 

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June 30, 2024

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

 

 

In 2023, the amount of ThU.S.$ 92,719 presented in the interim consolidated statement of changes in equity was approved and distributed, corresponding to an additional and extraordinary dividend of 10% to be paid for the profits of the parent company of 2022.

 

Is currently in force, the policy of distribute as dividends, an amount equivalent to the 40% of the distributable net income for each fiscal year. Nevertheless, the Board of Directors may decide to distribute and pay dividends to the shareholders, to the extent that it expects the year to finalize with positive results and that the Company’s liquidity allows such distribution and payment.

 

The following table details the adjustments made for the determination of distributable net profit as of June 30, 2024 and 2023:

 

   Distributable net profit 
  

06-30-2024

ThU.S.$

  

06-30-2023

ThU.S.$

 
Net profit attributable to parent company   140,881    (101,153)
Adjustments:          
Biological assets          
Unrealized gains (losses)   (25,767)   (108,687)
Realized gains (losses)   146,135    158,147 
Deferred income taxes   (32,200)   (13,186)
Biological assets (net)   88,168    36,274 
Distributable net profit   229,049    (65,041)
40%   91,620    - 

 

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 - June   April - June 
  

2024

ThU.S.$

  

2023

ThU.S.$

  

2024

ThU.S.$

  

2023

ThU.S.$

 
                 
Profit or loss attributable to ordinary equity holder of parent   140,881    (101,315)   40,581    (47,152)
Weighted average of number of shares   120,474,350    120,474,350    120,474,350    120,474,350 
Basic and diluted earnings per share (in U.S.$ per share)   1.1693858    (0.8409674)   0.3368435    (0.3913862)

 

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June 30, 2024

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

 

 

NOTE 27. EVENTS AFTER THE END OF THE REPORTING PERIOD

 

1. After the agreed suspensive conditions that were pending have been met, on July 16, 2024, the Company and its subsidiary Inversiones Arauco Internacional Limitada (together with Arauco, the “Sellers”) transferred all the shares and social rights that the Sellers directly held in Arauco Florestal Arapotí S.A. and Arauco Forest Brasil S.A. and indirectly held in Empreendimentos Florestais Santa Cruz Ltda. and Florestal Vale do Corisco S.A., which hold assets mainly in the state of Paraná, Brazil.

 

The sale price, which arises to the sum of ThU.S.$1,168,000 (one thousand one hundred and sixty-eight million dollars), has been paid as of this date and is subject to customary price adjustments after the closing of the transaction. The after-tax amount received by Arauco was approximately ThU.S.$967,000, which will generate a net profit after taxes of ThU.S.$ 174,000, which will be recognized in this year’s results. This amount differs from the amount reported in the Material Fact dated December 20, 2023, as a result of the early recognition of deferred taxes at year-end 2023, in accordance with IFRS accounting standards.

 

2. At the Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting of the Company held on April 23, 2024, the members of the Board of Directors were elected for a new statutory period, being composed by Mrs. Marcela Bravo Puldain and Messrs. Jorge Andueza Fouque, Roberto Angelini Rossi, Jorge Bunster Betteley, Matías Domeyko Cassel, Juan Ignacio Langlois Margozzini, Franco Mellafe Angelini, Eduardo Navarro Beltrán y Timothy C. Purcell.

 

Subsequently, at a meeting of the Company's Board of Directors, also held on April 23, 2024 after the Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting, the Board of Directors of Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A. adopted the following resolutions:

 

Elimination of the position of “Vicepresidente Ejecutivo” from the Company's senior management, which was held by Mr. Matías Domeyko Cassel, who had previously resigned from that position. With this, Mr. Cristián Infante Bilbao, the current Chief Operating Officer (Gerente General), became the Company's Chief Executive Officer, reporting directly to the Board of Directors.

 

Mr. Matías Domeyko Cassel was appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A., Mr. Roberto Angelini Rossi as First Vice-Chairman and Mr. Jorge Andueza Fouque as Second Vice-Chairman.

 

3. The authorization for the issuance and publication of these interim consolidated financial statements for the six-months period ended June 30, 2024, was approved by the Board of Directors of Arauco at the Extraordinary Meeting No. 718 held on August 13, 2024.

 

Subsequent to June 30, 2024, and as of the date of issuance of these interim consolidated financial statements, there have been no additional events, that could materially affect the presentation of these interim consolidated financial statements.

 

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EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit   Description
99.1   Material Fact of Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A. Registration in the Securities Registry No. 42

 

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SIGNATURE

 

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

 

 

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

(Registrant)

     
Date: August 16, 2024 By: /s/ Cristián Infante Bilbao
  Name: Cristián Infante Bilbao
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

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