6-K 1 arr017_6k.htm FORM 6-K

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

 

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the month of March, 2025

 

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  ¨

 

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

 

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

 

Yes  ¨                 No  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 consolidated financial statements 1
2. Consolidated statements of financial position 6
3. Consolidated statements of profit or loss 8
4. Consolidated statements of comprehensive income 9
5. Consolidated statements of changes in equity 10
6. Consolidated statements of cash flow 11
7. Notes to the consolidated financial statements 12
  Annex: Press Release  

 

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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 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:

 

   12-31-2024   12-31-2023   Variation 
Assets  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Current assets   4,274,618    4,175,578    99,040 
Non-current assets   13,884,694    13,734,786    149,908 
Total assets   18,159,312    17,910,364    1.39%

 

   12-31-2024   12-31-2023   Variation 
Liabilities  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Current liabilities   1,362,950    2,071,742    (708,792)
Non-current liabilities   8,072,647    7,829,593    243,054 
Non–controlling interests   6,460    6,583    (123)
Equity attributable to owners of parent company   8,717,255    8,002,446    714,809 
Total net equity and liabilities   18,159,312    17,910,364    1.39%

 

As of December 31, 2024, total assets increased MU.S.$ 249 compared to December 31, 2023, equivalent to a 1.39% variation. This variation was driven mainly by a balance increase in cash and cash equivalents, and in right of use assets, which were mainly offset by a balance decrease in assets held for sale, due to the sale of all the shares and social rights that Arauco had in Arauco Florestal Arapotí S.A., in Arauco Forest Brasil S.A., in Empreendimentos Florestais Santa Cruz Ltda. and in Florestal Vale do Corisco S.A., which are owners of assets mainly in the state of Paraná, Brazil.

 

In turn, total liabilities decreased by MU.S.$ 466 principally driven by decreases in financial liabilities, due to the payment of loans with financial institutions.

 

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  12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
Current liquidity (current assets / current liabilities)   3.14    2.02 
Acid ratio ((current assets-inventories, biological assets) / current liabilities)   1.84    1.16 

 

Debt indicators  12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
Debt to equity ratio (total liabilities / equity)   1.08    1.24 
Short-term debt to total debt (current liabilities / total liabilities)   0.14    0.21 
Long-term debt to total debt (non-current liabilities / total liabilities)   0.86    0.79 

 

   12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
Financial expenses coverage ratio (earnings before  taxes + interest expense / interest expense)   2.63    (0.03)

 

 

Activity ratio  12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
Inventory turnover-time (cost of sales / inventories1 + current biological assets1)   2.62    2.66 
Inventory turnover-time (excluding biological assets) (Cost of sales /inventories1)   3.25    3.31 
Inventory permanence-days ((inventories1 + biological assets1) /cost of sales)   137.60    135.50 
Inventory permanence-days (excluding biological assets) (inventories1 / cost of sales)   110.94    108.89 

(1):Annual average.

 

As of December 31, 2024, the short-term debt to total debt ratio represented 14% of total liabilities (21% as of December 31, 2023).

 

Our financial expenses coverage ratio increased from (0.33) to 2.63, mainly due to the profits before taxes generated for the year ended as of December 31, 2024, compared to the losses before taxes generated in the same period of 2023.

 

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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 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.$ 647 compared to a loss of approximately MU.S.$ 386 in the same period of 2023. The variation of MU.S.$ 1,033 is explained by the factors described in the following table:

 

Item  MU.S.$ 
Gross profit (loss)   644 
Distribution and administrative expenses   57 
Other income and expenses   292 
Others   40 
Net change in profit (loss) before income tax   1,033 

 

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 

12-31-2024

ThU.S.$

  

12-31-2023

ThU.S.$

 
Pulp   3,429,265    2,800,910 
Wood   3,115,981    3,210,286 
Other   900    623 
Total revenues   6,546,146    6,011,819 

 

Sales costs 

12-31-2024

ThU.S.$

  

12-31-2023

ThU.S.$

 
Wood   963,721    1,068,662 
Forestry work and other services   702,315    692,518 
Depreciation and amortization   619,348    563,326 
Other operating costs   2,348,765    2,419,589 
Total sales costs   4,634,149    4,744,095 

 

Profitability index  12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
Profitability on equity (profit/average net equity)   5.69    (4.41)
Profitability on assets (profit/average assets)   2.64    (2.04)
Return on operating assets (operating result/average operating assets)   3.78    (0.30)

 

Profitability ratios  12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
Earnings (loss) per share (U.S.$)(1)   3.9241    (2.9762)
Net profit (loss) (ThU.S.$)(2)   476,281    (358,527)
Gross profit (loss) (ThU.S.$)   1,911,997    1,267,724 
Finance costs (ThU.S.$)   (397,923)   (373,496)

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

 

EBITDA 

12-31-2024

ThU.S.$

  

12-31-2023

ThU.S.$

 
Net profit (loss)   476,281    (358,527)
Finance costs   397,923    373,496 
Finance income   (66,355)   (131,666)
Income tax expense   170,400    (27,293)
EBIT   978,249    (143,990)
Depreciation and amortization   685,951    661,068 
EBITDA   1,664,200    517,078 
Cost at fair value of the harvest   440,512    487,778 
Gain from changes in fair value of biological assets   (159,021)   (264,477)
Gains (losses) on exchange difference on translation   12,400    194,739 
Others (*)   56,018    90,858 
Adjusted EBITDA   2,014,109    1,025,976 
(*)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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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 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 the fourth quarter of 2024 increased by 14% compared to the same period of 2023. This was due to an increase in sales volumes, and a slight increase in the average sales price. On a cumulative annual basis, turnover of 2024 was 22% higher than 2023, mainly due to higher sales volumes, especially in short fiber, given that during 2024, Line 3 of the Arauco mill was able to operate at full capacity.

 

Overall, the fourth quarter was complex due to lower prices in certain markets, and a little more challenging demand. Worldwide inventories of short fiber increased slightly in October and then decreased considerably in November and December, while long fiber inventories decreased throughout the fourth quarter.

 

In China, the market remained stable during the fourth quarter, with paper manufacturers buying pulp prudently to cover their needs. Mid-quarter, the bankruptcy of a major pulp and paper producer in the country was announced, causing some of its mills to cease production. As a consequence, paper manufacturers increased the operational rates of their mills, replacing the production of the bankrupt producer, and there was a decrease in the local supply of pulp, thus driving the demand for imported pulp. The Tissue industry remained stable during the fourth quarter. As regards pulp prices, in long fiber the price increased early in the quarter and then remained stable; on the other hand, the short fiber price remained stable throughout the quarter.

 

In Europe, during the fourth quarter, the paper market showed an improvement during the fourth quarter driven mainly by the increase in paper mills margins due to the decrease in the price pulp. However, the visibility of final product orders for the coming months remains limited, which has led to pulp supply remaining at minimum levels. The tissue industry remained stable during the fourth quarter, regularly receiving end-product orders and improving margins. However, some small tissue producers were affected by increased product imports from other markets, such as China and Brazil. Throughout the fourth quarter, pulp stock levels in the ports gradually decreased. In turn, the price of short fiber decreased throughout the entire quarter, stabilizing towards the end of the year.

 

The textile pulp market remained fairly stable at the beginning of the fourth quarter. However, it subsequently showed greater caution, anticipating the low seasonality of December 2024 and January 2025. The viscose market remained with low inventories, and with mills operating rates of 85%. However, late in the quarter, viscose prices began to decline. In turn, textile pulp prices increased at the beginning of the third quarter of 2024, and then remained stable for the rest of the period.

 

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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 2024

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

 

Production in the fourth quarter of 2024 was affected by scheduled and unscheduled mill shutdowns. During this period, the Esperanza mill in Argentina conducted an extended scheduled maintenance shutdown, that lasted for the entire month of October and a part of November. The Valdivia mill also had a scheduled maintenance shutdown. As to unplanned events, in December the Valdivia mill halted production due to a workers' strike, which remained in effect until the first days of January 2025.

 

Wood Products Business

 

Sawn timber

 

For sawn timber, this year, sales were lower than sales in 2023, respect to the accumulated figure of the year and the fourth quarter of each year. This was strongly affected by the closure of two sawmills in Chile, due to supply issues. The first sawmill, Aserradero Horcones II was closed at the end of 2023, and the second sawmill, Aserradero El Colorado was closed the second quarter of 2024, thus affecting sales since the third quarter of this year. These two sawmills produced approximately 25% of the total sawn timber.

 

The lower supply has allowed Arauco to increase prices in recent months. However, markets continue with slow demand, showing the effects of lower economic/construction activity.

 

In Remanufacturing in the U.S., during the fourth quarter of 2024, the logistical problems Arauco had in reaching its customers in the third quarter, diminished. This allowed positive billing performance both at origin and destination. However, the excess inventory that reached customers may slightly affect Arauco reception of new orders in early 2025. Furthermore, Arauco face uncertainty due to potential import tariffs in the United States on both MDF moldings and in remanufacturing.

 

Plywood

 

The fourth quarter of 2024 displayed better sales than the same quarter of 2023, and a better year respect to the accumulated figure of the year.

 

The markets remain stable and the low supply available from several competitors has helped Arauco maintain a good position in sales and improved prices.

 

Panels (MDF, PB, Melamine)

 

During 2024, there was a drop in sales compared to the same period of 2023. It was a difficult start to 2024 in Brazil, Argentina and in general in the rest of America, with a global excess supply of MDF, and low activity. Demand and prices began to recover in the third quarter, and in the fourth quarter sales were slightly higher than those of the same quarter of 2023.

 

Supply was affected by logistical restrictions, mainly from Brazil, which contributed to a more active demand in the last quarters of 2024.

 

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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 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:

 

  

12-31-2024

ThU.S.$

  

12-31-2023

ThU.S.$

 
Positive (negative) Cash flow          
Net cash flows from (used in) operating activities   1,181,317    740,427 
           
Cash flows from (used in) financing activities:   (305,948)   645,667 
Share issue   300,519    - 
Obtaining and paying borrowings and bonds   (437,373)   1,008,451 
Payments of lease liabilities   (82,059)   (73,806)
Dividends paid   (94,637)   (282,728)
Others   7,602    (6,250)
 Cash flows from (used in) investment activities:   (328,973)   (1,333,124)
Purchase and sale of property, plant and equipment   (801,184)   (832,611)
Purchase and sale of biological assets   (378,400)   (405,809)
Purchase and sale of intangible assets   (6,137)   (6,401)
Additions (disposals), investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates   838,540    (38,750)
Dividends received   6,982    4,265 
Others   11,226    (53,818)
Positive (negative) net cash flow   546,396    52,970 

 

Our cash flow from operating activities increased to MU.S.$ 1,181 for the current period, presenting a positive variation of MU.S.$ 441 compared to the previous period (positive balance of MU.S.$ 740 for the same period in 2023), resulting mainly from higher collections of accounts receivable.

 

The cash flow from financing activities showed a negative balance of MU.S.$ 306 for the current period, presenting a negative variation of MU.S.$ 952 compared to the previous period (positive balance of MU.S.$ 646 for the same period in 2023). This was mainly due to an increase of payments of borrowings and a decrease in borrowings received, offset by an increase in capital contributions received and lower dividends payments in 2024.

 

Regarding the cash flow from investment activities, the negative balance of MU.S.$ 329 of the current period, presenting a positive variation of MU.S.$ 1,004 compared to the previous period (negative balance of MU.S.$ 1,333 for the same period of 2023), is mainly due to the sale of Brazilian entities and a higher collection for the sale of property, plants and equipment, which was partially offset by the payments for the purchase of all the shares and social rights of four companies that are joint operations in Uruguay (50%).

 

5. MARKET RISK ANALYSIS

 

In respect of the economic risks resulting from interest rate variations, the Company maintained, as of December 31, 2024, a ratio of fixed rate debt to total consolidated debt of approximately 89.6%, 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 December 31, 2024 include a detailed analysis of the risks associated with the business of Arauco (see Note 23).

 

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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 2024

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

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

 

       12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
   Note   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
             
Assets               
Current assets               
Cash and cash equivalents   5-23    1,071,560    570,008 
Other current financial assets   23    25,960    45,604 
Other current non-financial assets   25    261,092    240,254 
Trade and other current receivables   23    1,054,707    997,902 
Accounts receivable from related companies   13-23    10,159    2,616 
Current inventories   4    1,456,260    1,399,846 
Current biological assets   20    315,500    370,957 
Current tax assets   6    75,613    119,031 
Total current assets other than assets or disposal groups classified as held for sale        4,270,851    3,746,218 
Non-current assets or disposal groups classified as held for sale   22    3,767    429,360 
Total current assets        4,274,618    4,175,578 
Non-current assets               
Other non-current financial assets   23    16,747    33,512 
Other non-current non-financial assets   25    85,036    99,174 
Non-current receivables   23    65,735    108,501 
Investments accounted for using equity method   15-16    406,611    423,611 
Intangible assets other than goodwill   19    55,980    66,431 
Goodwill   17    51,325    55,891 
Property, plant and equipment   7    9,610,071    9,607,116 
Right of use assets   8    771,886    600,361 
Non-current biological assets   20    2,747,894    2,651,622 
Deferred tax assets   6    73,409    88,567 
Total non-current assets        13,884,694    13,734,786 
Total assets        18,159,312    17,910,364 

 

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

 

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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 2024

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

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION (continued)

 

       12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
   Note   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
             
Equity and liabilities               
Liabilities               
Current liabilities               
Other current financial liabilities   23    348,905    1,082,525 
Current lease liabilities   8-23    55,851    47,242 
Trade and other current payables   23    745,971    760,455 
Accounts payable to related companies   13-23    10,563    6,958 
Other short-term provisions   18    1,837    3,905 
Current tax liabilities   6    27,565    13,318 
Current provisions for employee benefits   10    6,669    7,863 
Other current non-financial liabilities   25    165,589    50,148 
Total current liabilities other than liabilities included in disposal groups classified as held for sale        1,362,950    1,972,414 
Liabilities included in disposal groups classified as held for sale   22    -    99,328 
Total current liabilities        1,362,950    2,071,742 
Non-current liabilities               
Other non-current financial liabilities   13-23    5,721,712    5,521,568 
Non-current lease liabilities   8-23    672,139    512,140 
Non-current payables        35,310    50,577 
Non-current accounts payable to related companies   13-23    26,207    22,981 
Other long-term provisions   18    33,121    28,651 
Deferred tax liabilities   6    1,469,512    1,543,624 
Non-current provisions for employee benefits   10    77,634    86,462 
Other non-current non-financial liabilities   25    37,012    63,590 
Total non-current liabilities        8,072,647    7,829,593 
Total liabilities        9,435,597    9,901,335 
Equity               
Issued capital   3    1,103,618    803,618 
Retained earnings        8,312,384    8,034,963 
Other reserves        (698,747)   (836,135)
Equity attributable to owners of parent company        8,717,255    8,002,446 
Non-controlling interests        6,460    6,583 
Total equity        8,723,715    8,009,029 
Total equity and liabilities        18,159,312    17,910,364 

 

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

 

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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 2024

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

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PROFIT OR LOSS

 

       January – December 
       2024   2023 
   Note   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Statements of profit or loss               
                
Revenue   9    6,546,146    6,011,819 
Cost of sales   3    (4,634,149)   (4,744,095)
Gross profit (loss)        1,911,997    1,267,724 
Other income   3    597,061    573,017 
Distribution costs   3    (695,377)   (693,039)
Administrative expenses   3    (565,027)   (624,326)
Other expense by function   3    (212,213)   (480,336)
Profit (loss) from operating activities        1,036,441    43,040 
Finance income   3    66,355    131,666 
Finance costs   3    (397,923)   (373,496)
Share of profit (loss) of associates and joint ventures accounted for using equity method   3-15    (45,792)   7,709 
Gains (losses) on exchange differences on translation        (12,400)   (194,739)
Profit (loss) before income tax        646,681    (385,820)
Income tax (expense) benefit   6    (170,400)   27,293 
Net profit (loss)        476,281    (358,527)
Net profit (loss) attributable to               
Net profit (loss) attributable to owners of parent company        476,470    (358,560)
Net profit (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests        (189)   33 
Net profit (loss)        476,281    (358,527)
                
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share (in U.S.$ per share)               
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations   26    3.9240555    (2.9762352)
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share        3.9240555    (2.9762352)

 

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

 

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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 2024

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

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

       January – December 
       2024   2023 
   Note   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
             
Net profit (loss)        476,281    (358,527)
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    (766)   (2,726)
Other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to profit or loss before tax        (766)   (2,726)
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    259,895    121,470 
Other comprehensive income before tax exchange differences on translation        259,895    121,470 
Cash flow hedges               
Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, before tax   23    27,762    (72,816)
Reclassification adjustments on cash flow hedges, before tax   23    (6,747)   (1,634)
Other comprehensive income before tax cash flow hedges        21,015    (74,450)
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        10,911    308 
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        10,911    308 
Other Comprehensive income that will be reclassified to profit or loss before tax        291,821    47,328 
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    207    736 
Income tax relating to components of other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to profit or loss before tax        207    736 
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   6    (135,171)   135,171 
Income tax relating to cash flow hedges of other comprehensive income   6-23    (6,075)   19,610 
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        (2,450)   (218)
Income tax relating to components of other comprehensive income that will be reclassified to profit or loss        (143,696)   154,563 
Other comprehensive income (loss)        147,696    199,901 
Total comprehensive income (loss)        623,847    (158,626)
                
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to               
Comprehensive income (loss), attributable to owners of parent company        624,409    (158,848)
Comprehensive income (loss), attributable to non-controlling interests        (562)   222 
Total comprehensive income (loss)        623,847    (158,626)

 

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

 

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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 2024

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

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

 

12-31-2024  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

   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   -    -    -    -    -    -    476,470    476,470    (189)   476,281 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax   -    125,097    14,940    (559)   8,461    147,939    -    147,939    (373)   147,566 
Comprehensive income   -    125,097    14,940    (559)   8,461    147,939    476,470    624,409    (562)   623,847 
Equity issue   300,000    -    -    -    -    -    -    300,000    664    300,664 
Dividends   -    -    -    -    -    -    (206,684)   (206,684)   (225)   (206,909)
Increase (decrease) through transfers and other changes equity   -    -    -    -    (10,551)   (10,551)   10,551    -    -    - 
Increase (decrease) due to changes in the participation of subsidiaries that do not involve loss of control   -    -    -    -    -    -    (2,916)   (2,916)   -    (2,916)
Changes in equity   300,000    125,097    14,940    (559)   (2,090)   137,388    277,421    714,809    (123)   714,686 
Closing balance at 12-31-2024   1,103,618    (715,780)   (50,012)   (37,923)   104,968    (698,747)   8,312,384    8,717,255    6,460    8,723,715 

  

12-31-2023  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   -    -    -    -    -    -    (358,560)   (358,560)   33    (358,527)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax   -    256,452    (54,840)   (1,990)   90    199,712    -    199,712    189    199,901 
Comprehensive income   -    256,452    (54,840)   (1,990)   90    199,712    (358,560)   (158,848)   222    (158,626)
Equity issue   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    1,376    1,376 
Dividends   -    -    -    -    -    -    (92,719)   (92,719)   (204)   (92,923)
Increase (decrease) through transfers and other changes equity   -    -    -    -    13,877    13,877    (13,877)   -    -    - 
Increase (decrease) through changes in ownership interests in subsidiaries that do not result in loss of control   -    -    -    -    -    -    (782)   (782)   -    (782)
Changes in equity   -    256,452    (54,840)   (1,990)   13,967    213,589    (465,938)   (252,349)   1,394    (250,955)
Closing balance at 12-31-2023   803,618    (840,877)   (64,952)   (37,364)   107,058    (836,135)   8,034,963    8,002,446    6,583    8,009,029 

 

 

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

 

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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 2024

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

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

   January – December 
   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   6,854,709    6,211,313 
Receipts from rents and subsequent sales of such assets   23,075    16,509 
Other cash receipts from operating activities   840,543    702,283 
Classes of cash payments          
Payments to suppliers for goods and services   (5,238,597)   (5,049,907)
Payments to and on behalf of employees   (626,122)   (736,789)
Payments to manufacture or acquire assets held for rental to others and subsequently held for sale   (2,638)   (10,848)
Other cash payments from operating activities   (308,264)   (174,824)
Interest paid   (362,234)   (328,317)
Interest received   65,114    137,480 
Income taxes (paid) refunded   (69,848)   (28,463)
Other inflows (outflows) of cash, net   5,579    1,990 
Net cash flow from (used in) operating activities   1,081,317    740,427 
           
Cash flows from (used in) investing activities          
           
Cash flow from loss of control of subsidiaries or other businesses   958,273    - 
Cash flow used in obtaining control of subsidiaries or other businesses   (72,037)   - 
Other cash receipts from sale equity or debt instruments from other entities   7,109    - 
Other cash payments to acquire equity or debt instruments from other entities   (26,526)   (27,528)
Other cash payments to acquire interest in joint ventures   (28,279)   (11,222)
Loans to related entities   (5,500)   - 
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment   37,660    11,859 
Purchase of property, plant and equipment   (838,844)   (844,470)
Proceeds from sales of intangible assets   -    281 
Purchase of intangible assets   (6,137)   (6,682)
Proceeds from other long-term assets   5,512    6,088 
Purchase of other long-term assets   (383,912)   (411,897)
Dividends received   6,982    4,265 
Other inflows (outflows) of cash, net   16,726    (53,818)
Cash flows from (used in) investing activities   (328,973)   (1,333,124)
           
Cash flows from (used in) financing activities          
           
Cash flow used in the purchase of non-controlling interests   (3,600)   - 
Proceeds from issuing shares   300,519    - 
Total proceeds from borrowings   1,695,525    2,126,607 
   Proceeds from long-term borrowings   481,269    1,160,649 
   Proceeds from short-term borrowings   1,214,256    965,958 
Repayments of borrowings   (2,132,898)   (1,118,156)
Payments of lease liabilities   (82,059)   (73,806)
Dividends paid   (94,637)   (282,728)
Other inflows (outflows) of cash, net   11,202    (6,250)
Cash flows from (used in) financing activities   (305,948)   645,667 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents before effect of exchange rate changes   546,396    52,970 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   (44,844)   (150,169)
Net increase (decrease) of cash and cash equivalents   501,552    (97,199)
Cash and cash equivalents, at the beginning of the period   570,008    667,207 
Cash and cash equivalents, at the end of the period   1,071,560    570,008 

 

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

 

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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 2024

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

 

NOTES TO the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2024 and 2023

 

NOTE 1. PRESENTATION OF 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 Commission. 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 December 31, 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 consolidated financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis.

 

Presentation of consolidated financial statements

 

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

 

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

 

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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 2024

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

 

Period covered by the consolidated financial statements

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023.

 

Date of approval of the consolidated financial statements

 

These consolidated financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) at the Extraordinary Meeting No. 730 on February 26, 2025.

 

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

Th€ - Thousands of Euros

 

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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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 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 (“IFRS Accounting Standards”) and they represent the explicit and unreserved adoption of IFRS.

 

The 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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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 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.

 

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.

 

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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 2024

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

 

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.

 

(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.

 

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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 2024

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

 

(ii)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.

 

(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.

 

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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 2024

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 2024

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 2024

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

 

-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.

 

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.

 

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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 2024

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

 

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.

 

k)Business combinations

 

Arauco applies the acquisition method to account for a business combination. This method requires the identification of the acquirer, determination of the acquisition date, recognition and measurement of the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed and any non-controlling interest in the acquiree, and recognition and measurement of goodwill or a gain from a bargain purchase. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed and any contingent liabilities in a business combination are initially measured at fair value at the acquisition date, except:

 

-deferred tax assets or liabilities, and assets or liabilities related to employee benefit arrangements are recognized and measured in accordance with IAS 12 Income taxes and IAS 19 respectively;

 

-liabilities or equity instruments related to share-based payment arrangements of the acquiree or share-based payment arrangements of the Group entered into to replace share-based payment arrangements of the acquiree are measured in accordance with IFRS 3 at the acquisition date; and

 

-assets (or disposal groups) that are classified as held for sale in accordance with IFRS 5 Non-current assets held for sale and discontinued operations are measured in accordance with such standard.

 

Acquisition-related costs are accounted for as expenses when they are incurred, except for costs to issue debt or equity securities which are recognized in accordance with IAS 32 and IFRS 9.

 

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


Changes in the ownership interest of a parent in its subsidiary that do not result in a loss of control are treated as equity transactions. Any difference between the amount by which non-controlling interests are adjusted and the fair value of the consideration paid or received is recognized directly in equity and attributed to owners of the parent company. No adjustment is made to the carrying amount of goodwill, neither gains nor losses are recognized in the statement of profit or loss.

 

Non-controlling interests that are present ownership interests and entitle their holders to a proportionate share of the entity's net assets in the event of liquidation may initially be measured either at fair value or at the present ownership instruments' proportionate share of non-controlling interests, in the recognized amounts of the acquirer’s identifiable net assets. The choice is made on a transaction-by-transaction basis.

 

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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 2024

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

 

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.

 

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).

 

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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 2024

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

 

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”.

 

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, rights of way and other rights

This item includes water rights, rights of way 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.

 

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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 2024

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Goodwill recognized 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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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 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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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 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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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 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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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 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.

 

In a board meeting on September 24, 2024, it was agreed to modify the dividend policy, establishing that an amount equivalent to 30% of the distributable net profit for the fiscal years 2024, 2025 and 2026, will be distributed annually. For subsequent years, an amount equivalent to 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.

 

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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 2024

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

 

v)Earning per share

 

Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing the net profit for the period attributable to owners of 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 exist or has decreased.

 

“Cash-generating units” are the smallest identifiable groups of those cash inflows that are largely independent of the cash inflow from other assets or groups of assets.

 

Goodwill

Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful life are tested annually for impairment or whenever circumstances indicate it. The recoverable amount of an intangible asset is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. An impairment loss is recognized whenever the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount.

 

A cash-generating unit, for which goodwill has been allocated, is tested for impairment annually or more frequently when there are circumstances indicating that the unit may be impaired. If the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit is less than its carrying amount, the impairment loss is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the unit and then to other assets pro rata based on the carrying amount of each asset in the unit. Any impairment loss of goodwill is recognized directly in the consolidated statement of profit or loss. An impairment loss recognized for goodwill is not reversed in subsequent periods.

 

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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 2024

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

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December 31, 2024

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

 

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 Non-current liabilities with covenants 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.  
     
  Contracts Referencing Nature Dependent Electricity  
  Clarify the application and disclosure requirements; permitting hedge accounting if these contracts are used as hedging 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.  

 

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 actual presentation of the Income Statement, and we are currently evaluating any significant impacts.

 

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December 31, 2024

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

 

NOTE 2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES, CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

 

Changes to accounting policies

 

As of December 31, 2024, there had not been significant changes in the accounting policies with respect to the 2023 financial year.

 

Changes to accounting estimates

 

As of December 31, 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

 

On October 17, 2024 a capital increase of ThU.S.$ 300,000 was subscribed, equivalent to 4,567,774 shares, which were paid on December 17,2024.

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the shareholders composition according to the amount of shares owned was as follows:

 

   12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
Shareholders  Shares   %   Shares   % 
Empresas Copec S.A.   125,042,019    99.99991603%   120,474,249    99.99991616%
AntarChile S.A.   105    0.00008397%   101    0.00008384%
    125,042,124    100.00000000%   120,474,350    100.00000000%

 

At the date of these consolidated financial statements the share capital of Arauco was ThU.S.$ 1,103,618.

 

   12-31-2024   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   125,042,124    120,474,350 
Nominal value of shares by type of capital in ordinary shares   U.S.$ 8.8260 per share    U.S.$ 6.6704 per share 
Amount of capital in shares by type of ordinary shares that constitute capital   ThU.S.$ 1,103,618    ThU.S.$ 803,618 
Number of shares issued and fully paid by type of capital in ordinary shares   125,042,124    120,474,350 

 

b)Dividends paid

 

On December 10, 2024, a provisional dividend of ThU.S.$ 94,397 was paid with a charge to the retained earnings from the profits of the year 2024, which represented 15% of the distributable net profit at the end of September 2024.

 

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.

 

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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 2024

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

 

The amount of ThU.S.$ 206,684 presented in the consolidated statement of changes in equity for the year ended December 31, 2024, contains the minimum dividend provision. As of December 31, 2023 there was no minimum dividend provision for the 2023 losses.

 

See Note 26 for details.

 

In the consolidated statement of cash flows, an amount of ThU.S.$ 94,637 for the year ended December 31, 2024 (ThU.S.$ 282,728 for the year ended December 31, 2023) is presented within the Dividends paid, of which ThU.S.$ 94,397 (ThU.S.$ 279,622 for the year ended December 31, 2023) correspond to the amount original in U.S. dollars of the dividend payment to owners of the parent company.

 

Dividends paid detail, ordinary shares  
Dividends paid Provisional dividend
Classes of shares for which there are dividends paid Ordinary shares without series
Date of dividends paid 12-10-2024
Amount of dividends ThU.S.$ 94,397
Number of shares on which pay dividends 120,474,350
Dividend per shares U.S.$ 0.783542

 

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.

 

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December 31, 2024

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

 

Other reserves

 

This mainly corresponds to the share of legal reserves and other comprehensive income of investments in associates and joint agreements.

 

d)Other items in the 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 year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:

 

   January – December 
   2024   2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Classes of Other Income        
Total Other Income   597,061    573,017 
Gain from changes in fair value of biological assets (Note 20) (1)   159,021    264,477 
Net income from insurance compensation   17,336    204,966 
Revenue from export promotion   1,099    943 
Lease income   4,960    10,158 
Gain on sales of assets   21,040    27,755 
Rights of way   5    488 
Recovery of tax credits   1,622    7,102 
Compensations received   43    7,285 
Gain on sales of subsidiaries and associates   354,067    - 
Reversal of impairment of property, plants and equipment   7,248    6,886 
Reimbursement provisions (legal and others)   3,680    12,322 
Other operating income   26,940    30,635 
           
Classes of Other Expenses by function          
Total Other Expenses by function   (212,213)   (480,336)
Depreciation for leased assets   (2,814)   (1,494)
Provision legal expenses   (12,483)   (14,398)
Impairment provision for property, plant and equipment, provision for inventory obsolescence, withdrawals and others   (42,583)   (110,559)
Operating expenses related to restructuring or from plants stoppage or closed   (44,181)   (236,525)
Expenses related to projects   (11,399)   (13,975)
Loss by leasses   (747)   - 
Loss of asset sales   (11,497)   (12,389)
Loss and repair of assets   (3,149)   (11,076)
Loss of forest due to fires   (24,918)   (25,101)
Other Taxes   (34,691)   (20,977)
Research and development expenses   (1,605)   (3,939)
Fines, readjustments and interest   (695)   (1,146)
Loss on sale of associates   (20)   - 
Loss of tax credits   (2,195)   (4,287)
Other expenses   (19,236)   (24,470)
           
Classes of Finance Income          
Total Finance Income   66,355    131,666 
Finance income by mutual funds - term deposits   44,881    113,522 
Finance income resulting from derivatives   3    8 
Other finance income   21,471    18,136 
           
Classes of Finance Costs          
Total Finance Costs   (397,923)   (373,496)
Interest expense, Bank borrowings   (85,860)   (78,753)
Interest expense, Bonds   (204,570)   (214,079)
Interest expense resulting from derivatives   (41,066)   (26,800)
Interest expense for right-of-use (1)   (29,991)   (19,995)
Other finance costs   (36,436)   (33,869)
           
Share of profit (loss) of associates and joint ventures accounted for using equity method          
Total   (45,792)   7,709 
Investments in associates (2)   (22,650)   3,990 
Investments in joint ventures   (23,142)   3,719 
(1)In 2024, includes the effect of changes in fair value of plantations and interest expense for the Brazilian companies right-of-use assets that were previously classified as held for sale and sold during the period, through the sale date.
(2)In 2024, includes the share of the profit of the associate Forestal Vale do Corisco S.A. that were previously classified as held for sale and sold during the period, through the sale date.

 

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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 2024

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

 

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

 

   January – December 
   2024   2023 
Cost of sales  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Timber   963,721    1,068,662 
Forestry labor costs and other services   702,315    692,518 
Depreciation and amortization   584,343    535,244 
Depreciation for right of use   35,005    28,082 
Maintenance costs   355,733    355,389 
Chemical costs   662,732    649,413 
Sawmill costs   122,927    122,748 
Other raw materials   236,098    285,828 
Other indirect costs   222,550    233,903 
Energy and fuel   276,517    275,732 
Cost of electricity   50,587    65,191 
Staff expenses   421,621    431,385 
Total   4,634,149    4,744,095 

 

Total amount is comprised of the cost of inventory sales for ThU.S.$4,522,430 as of December 31, 2024 (ThU.S.$ 4,616,212 as of December 31, 2023) and the cost of rendering services for ThU.S.$111,719 as of December 31, 2024 (ThU.S.$ 127,883 as of December 31, 2023).

 

   January – December 
   2024   2023 
Distribution costs  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Selling costs   35,502    41,966 
Commissions   17,070    15,400 
Insurance   6,584    7,186 
Provision for doubtful accounts   1,098    3,094 
Other selling costs   10,750    16,286 
Shipping and freight costs   659,875    651,073 
Port services   70,717    61,802 
Freights   530,334    528,218 
Depreciation for right of use   1,068    1,184 
Shipping internment, warehousing, stowage, customs and other costs   57,756    59,869 
Total   695,377    693,039 

 

   January – December 
   2024   2023 
Administrative expenses  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Wages and salaries   219,046    245,822 
Marketing, advertising, promotion and publications expenses   14,516    14,542 
Insurances   49,359    54,173 
Depreciation and amortization   43,716    43,075 
Depreciation for right of use   7,110    7,361 
Computer services   29,836    37,859 
Lease of offices, other property and vehicles   7,323    7,854 
Donations, contributions, scholarships   9,010    10,983 
Fees (legal and technical advisors)   35,817    35,831 
Property taxes, city permits and rights   21,225    32,639 
Cleaning services, security services and transportation   23,329    28,381 
Third-party variable services (manoeuvres, logistics)   41,030    38,537 
Basic services (electricity, telephone, water)   6,768    7,323 
Maintenance and repair   5,932    6,933 
Seminars, courses, training materials   3,117    2,637 
Travels, clothing and safety equipment, environmental expenses, audits and others   47,893    50,376 
Total   565,027    624,326 

 

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December 31, 2024

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

 

NOTE 4. INVENTORIES

 

   12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
Components of inventory  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Raw materials   166,695    141,554 
Production supplies   209,201    202,924 
Work in progress   82,565    84,644 
Finished godos   762,086    721,267 
Spare parts   235,713    249,457 
Total inventories   1,456,260    1,399,846 

 

In order to have inventories recorded at net realizable value, inventories are subject to evaluations and obsolescence provision recognition as of December 31, 2024, a net increase of inventories was recognized associated with a lower provision of ThU.S.$ 3,728 (ThU.S.$ 33,361 as of December 31, 2023). As of December 31, 2024, the amount of provision arises to the sum of ThU.S.$ 107,003 (ThU.S.$ 110,731 as of December 31, 2023).

 

As of December 31, 2024, there were inventory write-offs of ThU.S.$ 2,200 (ThU.S.$ 3,614 as of December 31, 2023) which are presented in the 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 consolidated financial statements, no inventories were pledged as security.

 

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December 31, 2024

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

 

NOTE 5. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, bank checking account balances, time deposits 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 consolidated financial statements, there are no amounts of cash and cash equivalents with restrictions on use.

 

   12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
Components of Cash and Cash Equivalents  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Cash on hand   47    60 
Balances with Banks   642,064    337,973 
Short-term deposits   359,150    99,167 
Mutual funds   70,299    132,808 
Total   1,071,560    570,008 

 

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

 

  

12-31-2024

ThU.S.$

  

12-31-2023

ThU.S.$

 
AAAfm   62,524    83,712 
No classification   7,775    49,096 
Total Mutual Funds   70,299    132,808 

 

Changes in financial liabilities

 

      12-31-2024 
      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 
Cash flows  (+) Borrowings obtained   1,303,663    -    391,862    1,695,525 
  (-) Borrowings paid   (1,582,810)   (6,748)   (543,340)   (2,132,898)
   (+/-) Commissions (discount) of issue   -    -    11,163    11,163 
   (-) Interest paid   (87,699)   (38,969)   (206,200)   (332,868)
(+) Accrued interest   86,324    40,414    197,941    324,679 
(+/-) Exchange rate difference   (24,083)   -    (135,388)   (159,471)
(+/-) Changes in fair value   -    99,217    -    99,217 
(+/-) Other movements (*)   (43,423)   -    4,600    (38,823)
Closing balance   1,151,023    201,918    4,717,676    6,070,617 
(*):This line includes mainly the exchange difference on translation mainly from Brazilian companies.

 

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December 31, 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 
Cash flows  (+) Borrowings obtained   1,594,613    -    531,994    2,126,607 
  (-) Borrowings paid   (1,070,319)   (1,633)   (46,204)   (1,118,156)
   (+/-) Commissions (discounts) of issue (*)   (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 

(*)It includes commissions for bank borrowings.

 

      Lease liabilities 
      12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
      ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Opening balance January 1   559,382    264,224 
Cash flows  (-) Borrowings paid   (82,059)   (73,806)
   (-) Interest paid   (29,366)   (20,114)
(+) Accrued interest   29,490    20,445 
(+/-) Inflation adjustment   (51)   (404)
(+/-) Exchange rate difference   (5,071)   (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   361,421    376,259 
(+/-) Other movements (*)   (105,756)   11,960 
Closing balance   727,990    559,382 
(*):This line includes mainly the exchange difference on translation mainly from Brazilian companies.

 

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December 31, 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:

 

   12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
Deferred tax assets  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Deferred tax assets relating to liabilities provisions   11,125    14,008 
Deferred tax assets relating to investments (*)   -    78,061 
Deferred tax assets relating to post-employment benefits   23,063    25,726 
Deferred tax assets relating to property, plant and equipment   89,655    80,410 
Deferred tax assets relating to impairment provision   5,672    12,319 
Deferred tax assets relating to financial instruments   87,134    82,535 
Deferred tax assets relating to tax loss carry forward   235,828    233,468 
Deferred tax assets relating to biological assets   4,806    - 
Deferred tax assets relating to inventories   27,374    25,011 
Deferred tax assets relating to provisions for income   35,889    16,807 
Deferred tax assets relating to allowance for doubtful accounts   3,160    2,384 
Deferred tax assets relating to intangible revaluation   215    35 
Deferred tax assets relating to other deductible temporary differences   73,791    39,065 
Total deferred tax assets   597,712    609,829 
Offsetting presentation   (524,303)   (521,262)
Net effect   73,409    88,567 
(*)See explanatory text in note 22

 

Certain subsidiaries of Arauco mainly in Chile and Brazil, as of the date of these 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.$ 928,974 (ThU.S.$ 956,949 as of December 31, 2023).

 

In addition, as of the closing date of these consolidated financial statements, there are ThU.S.$ 129,300 (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:

 

   12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
Deferred tax liabilities  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Deferred tax liabilities relating to property, plant and equipment   1,374,164    1,415,101 
Deferred tax liabilities relating to financial instruments   18,887    26,766 
Deferred tax liabilities relating to biological assets   469,770    475,592 
Deferred tax liabilities relating to inventory   56,101    57,619 
Deferred tax liabilities relating to prepaid expenses   34,889    36,837 
Deferred tax liabilities relating to intangible   6,089    10,420 
Deferred tax liabilities relating to other taxable temporary differences   33,915    42,551 
Total deferred tax liabilities   1,993,815    2,064,886 
Offsetting presentation   (524,303)   (521,262)
Net effect   1,469,512    1,543,624 

 

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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 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.$ 6,075 as of December 31, 2024 (credit of ThU.S.$ 19,610 as of December 31, 2023), which is presented net in reserves for cash flow hedges in the consolidated statement of changes in equity.

 

Reconciliation of deferred tax assets and liabilities

 

   Opening    Deferred tax   Deferred tax of
ítems
   Increase
(decrease)
   Increase
(decrease)
   Closing  
   balance
01-01-2024
   income
(expenses)
   charged
to equity
   business
combination
   net exchange
differences
   balance
12-31-2024
 
Deferred tax assets  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Deferred tax assets relating to liabilities provisions   14,008    (1,857)   -    -    (1,026)   11,125 
Deferred tax assets relating to investments   78,061    57,110    (135,171)   -    -    - 
Deferred tax assets relating to post-employment benefits   25,726    (2,866)   207    -    (4)   23,063 
Deferred tax assets relating to property, plant and equipment   80,410    10,928    -    644    (2,327)   89,655 
Deferred tax assets relating to impairment provision   12,319    (4,408)   -    -    (2,239)   5,672 
Deferred tax assets relating to financial instruments   82,535    14,618    (7,337)   -    (2,682)   87,134 
Deferred tax assets relating to tax loss carry forward   233,468    7,183    -    -    (4,823)   235,828 
Deferred tax assets relating to biological assets   -    4,806    -         -    4,806 
Deferred tax assets relating to inventories   25,011    2,634    -    -    (271)   27,374 
Deferred tax assets relating to provisions for income   16,807    19,076    -    -    6    35,889 
Deferred tax assets relating to allowance for doubtful accounts   2,384    791    -    -    (15)   3,160 
Deferred tax assets relating to intangible revaluation   35    180    -    -    -    215 
Deferred tax assets relating to other deductible temporary differences   39,065    37,220    -    -    (2,494)   73,791 
Total deferred tax assets   609,829    145,415    (142,301)   644    (15,875)   597,712 

 

   Opening    Deferred tax   Deferred tax of
items
   Increase
(decrease)
   Increase
(decrease)
   Closing  
   balance
01-01-2024
   (income)
expenses
   charged
to equity
   business
combination
   net exchange
differences
   balance
12-31-2024
 
Deferred tax liabilities  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Deferred tax liabilities relating to property, plant and equipment   1,415,101    (29,618)   -    -    (11,319)   1,374,164 
Deferred tax liabilities relating to financial instruments   26,766    (6,617)   (1,262)   -    -    18,887 
Deferred tax liabilities relating to biological assets   475,592    (8,089)   -    2,649    (382)   469,770 
Deferred tax liabilities relating to inventory   57,619    (1,411)   -    -    (107)   56,101 
Deferred tax liabilities relating to prepaid expenses   36,837    (1,947)   -    -    (1)   34,889 
Deferred tax liabilities relating to intangible   10,420    (2,632)   -    -    (1,699)   6,089 
Deferred tax liabilities relating to other taxable temporary differences   42,551    (5,471)   -    -    (3,165)   33,915 
Total deferred tax liabilities   2,064,886    (55,785)   (1,262)   2,649    (16,673)   1,993,815 

 

   Opening   Deferred tax   Deferred tax
of items
   Increase
(decrease)
   Decrease
due to
   Increase
(decrease)
   Closing 
   balance
01-01-2023
   income
(expenses)
   charged
to equity
   business
combination
   classification to
held for sale
   net exchange
differences
   balance
12-31-2023
 
Deferred tax assets  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   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 carry forward   110,526    121,524    -    3,516    (3,387)   1,289    233,468 
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    12,885    -    -    (239)   642    39,065 
Total deferred tax assets   327,707    129,797    153,304    3,516    (8,399)   3,904    609,829 

 

           Deferred tax   Increase   Decrease   Increase     
   Opening   Deferred tax   of items   (decrease)   due to   (decrease)   Closing 
   balance
01-01-2023
   (income)
Expenses
   charged
to equity
   business
combination
   classification to
held for sale
   net exchange
differences
   balance
12-31-2023
 
Deferred tax liabilities  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Deferred tax liabilities relating to property, plant and equipment   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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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 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  12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
   Deductible   Taxable   Deductible   Taxable 
   difference   difference   difference   difference 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Deferred tax assets   361,884    -    376,361    - 
Deferred tax assets - tax loss carry forward   235,828    -    233,468    - 
Deferred tax liabilities   -    1,993,815    -    2,064,886 
Total   597,712    1,993,815    609,829    2,064,886 

 

Detail of temporary difference income and loss amounts 

January – December

 
   2024   2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Deferred tax assets (*)   137,991    8,275 
Deferred tax assets - tax loss carryforward (*)   4,175    121,522 
Deferred tax liabilities (*)   53,104    (25,783)
Total   195,270    104,014 

 

(*) Includes deferred tax expenses related to temporary differences (ThU.S.$ 2,922 as of December 31, 2024), and tax losses (ThU.S.$ 3,008 as of December 31, 2024) generated by Brazilian companies previously classified as held for sale, through the sale date, see Note 14.

 

Income tax expense

 

Income tax expense consists of the following:

 

   January – December 
Income tax composition  2024   2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Current income tax expense   (521,903)   (122,530)
Tax benefit arising from tax credit used to reduce current tax expense   177,291    60,934 
Prior period current income tax adjustments   (1,747)   (11,037)
Other current benefit tax (expenses)   (19,311)   (4,088)
Current tax expense, net   (365,670)   (76,721)
           
Deferred tax expense relating to origination and reversal of temporary differences (*)   191,095    (17,508)
Tax benefit arising from tax credits used to reduce deferred tax expense (*)   4,175    121,522 
Total deferred tax benefit (expense), net   195,270    104,014 
Total income tax benefit (expense)   (170,400)   27,293 

 

(*) Includes deferred tax expenses related to temporary differences (ThU.S.$ 2,922 as of December 31, 2024), and tax losses (ThU.S.$ 3,008 as of December 31, 2024) generated by Brazilian companies classified as held for sale, through the sale date, see Note 22.

 

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

 

   January – December 
   2024   2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Foreign current income tax expense   (113,313)   (57,856)
Domestic current income tax expense   (252,357)   (18,865)
Total current income tax expense   (365,670)   (76,721)
           
Foreign deferred tax benefit (expense) (*)   113,445    (28,941)
Domestic deferred tax benefit (expense)   81,825    132,955 
Total deferred tax benefit (expense)   195,270    104,014 
           
Total income tax benefit (expense)   (170,400)   27,293 

 

(*) Includes deferred tax expenses (ThU.S.$ 5,930 as of December 31, 2024) generated by Brazilian companies previously classified as held for sale, through the sale date, see Note 22.

 

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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 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 – December 
   2024   2023 
Reconciliation of income tax from statutory rate to effective tax rate  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Statutory domestic (Chile) income tax rate   27%   27%
Tax expense at statutory tax rate   (174,604)   104,171 
Tax effect of foreign tax rates   14,935    2,418 
Tax effect of income exempt from taxation   130,193    85,540 
Tax effect of not deductible expenses   (166,531)   (61,380)
Tax effect of a new evaluation of deferred tax assets (*)   64,350    (79,121)
Tax effect of tax provided in excess in prior periods   (1,747)   (11,037)
Other tax rate effects (**)   (36,996)   (13,298)
Total adjustments to tax expense at applicable tax rate   4,204    (76,878)
Tax benefit (expense) at effective tax rate   (170,400)   27,293 

 

(*) It corresponds mainly to the tax effect associated with the inflation adjustment on Argentine tax bases.

(**) It 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 this way, and based on its best estimates, Arauco has considered the impact that these regulations could have in all the jurisdictions in which it operates, and to date has determined that these will only have an impact with respect to some of its operations in Uruguay, recognizing for a preliminary tax provision of ThU.S.$ 14,136.

 

Current tax assets and liabilities

 

The current tax assets and liabilities balances are as follow:

 

Current tax assets  12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Monthly Provisional Payments   45,691    18,065 
Income tax receivable   30,058    91,177 
Provision tax income   (45,129)   (37,560)
Other tax receivables   44,993    47,349 
Total   75,613    119,031 

 

 

Current tax liabilities  12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Provision tax income (First category)   230,727    48,874 
Monthly Provisional Payments and other tax receivables   (203,450)   (33,012)
Other tax payables   288    (2,544)
Total   27,565    13,318 

 

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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 2024

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

 

NOTE 7. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

 

   12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
         
Property, plant and equipment, net          
Construction work in progress   725,744    611,424 
Land   931,333    882,222 
Buildings   3,663,306    3,774,756 
Plant and equipment   3,984,319    4,074,957 
Information technology equipment   41,250    42,659 
Fixtures and fittings   12,288    12,795 
Motor vehicles   54,744    50,678 
Other property, plant and equipment   197,087    157,625 
Total net   9,610,071    9,607,116 
           
Property, plant and equipment, gross          
Construction work in progress   725,744    611,424 
Land   931,333    882,222 
Buildings   6,505,187    6,425,405 
Plant and equipment   8,988,084    8,947,315 
Information technology equipment   141,492    136,672 
Fixtures and fittings   55,785    54,560 
Motor vehicles   119,251    108,528 
Other property, plant and equipment   215,056    175,501 
Total gross   17,681,932    17,341,627 
           
Accumulated depreciation and impairment          
Buildings   (2,841,881)   (2,650,649)
Plant and equipment   (5,003,765)   (4,872,358)
Information technology equipment   (100,242)   (94,013)
Fixtures and fittings   (43,497)   (41,765)
Motor vehicles   (64,507)   (57,850)
Other property, plant and equipment   (17,969)   (17,876)
Total   (8,071,861)   (7,734,511)

 

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

 

As of December 31, 2024, there are no significant assets pledged as collateral to be disclosed in these consolidated financial statements.

 

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

 

   12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Amount committed for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment   1,918,997    239,815 

 

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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 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 December 31, 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   627,882    34,531    10,667    59,509    687    778    4,107    33,279    771,440 
Business combination   -    29,972    274    14    -    12    -    4    30,276 
Disposals   (560)   (524)   (5,091)   (1,681)   (43)   (99)   (914)   -    (8,912)
Withdrawals   (3,864)   (139)   (3,416)   (14,129)   (158)   (30)   (251)   (741)   (22,728)
Depreciation   -    -    (222,523)   (393,772)   (8,504)   (3,073)   (9,476)   (1,297)   (638,645)
Impairment loss recognized in profit or loss   -    -    (1,082)   (7,799)   (35)   (567)   -    -    (9,483)
Increase (decrease) through net exchange differences   (23,171)   (22,583)   (16,113)   (42,634)   (394)   (96)   (2,624)   (4,402)   (112,017)
Reclassification of assets held for sale   -    (3,601)   -    -    -    -    -    12,000    8,399 
Transfers from construction in progress closed and reclassifications   (485,967)   11,455    125,834    322,902    7,038    2,568    15,551    619    - 
Reclassification from lease to property, plant and equipment   -    -    -    292    -    -    -    -    292 
Decrease through transfers of leasing assets   -    -    -    (13,340)   -    -    (2,327)   -    (15,667)
Total changes   114,320    49,111    (111,450)   (90,638)   (1,409)   (507)   4,066    39,462    2,955 
Closing balance 12-31-2024   725,744    931,333    3,663,306    3,984,319    41,250    12,288    54,744    197,087    9,610,071 

 

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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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 2024

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

 

The depreciation expense for the period ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 was as follows:

 

   January – December 
   2024   2023 
Depreciation for the year  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Cost of sales   584,343    535,244 
Administrative expenses   30,007    29,009 
Other expenses   14,709    46,122 
Total   629,059    610,375 

 

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 

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023 there are not significant costs for capitalized borrowing (see Note 12).

 

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December 31, 2024

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

 

NOTE 8. Leases

 

Arauco acting as lessee

 

Right of use assets

 

   12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Property, plant and equipment by right of use, net          
           
Land   599,101    460,386 
Buildings   15,992    16,412 
Plant and equipment   63,102    60,993 
Information technology equipment   392    186 
Motor vehicles   80,464    50,869 
Other property, plant and equipment   12,835    11,515 
Total net   771,886    600,361 
           
Property, plant and equipment by right of use, gross          
           
Land   660,753    493,297 
Buildings   32,265    35,183 
Plant and equipment   93,922    85,252 
Information technology equipment   784    412 
Motor vehicles   269,228    223,708 
Other property, plant and equipment   15,845    12,666 
Total gross   1,072,797    850,518 
           
Accumulated depreciation and impairment by right of use          
           
Land   (61,652)   (32,911)
Buildings   (16,273)   (18,771)
Plant and equipment   (30,820)   (24,259)
Information technology equipment   (392)   (226)
Motor vehicles   (188,764)   (172,839)
Other property, plant and equipment   (3,010)   (1,151)
Total   (300,911)   (250,157)

 

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December 31, 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 December 31, 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 01-01-2024   460,386    16,412    60,993    186    50,869    11,515    600,361 
Changes                                   
Additions   280,671    8,385    9,103    511    58,954    3,797    361,421 
Disposals   -    (2,474)   -    -    (130)   -    (2,604)
Withdrawals   -    (539)   -    -    (178)   -    (717)
Depreciation (*)   (31,792)   (5,604)   (6,641)   (204)   (28,977)   (2,200)   (75,418)
Increase (decrease) through net exchange differences   (110,574)   (131)   (353)   (101)   (74)   15    (111,218)
Reclassification from lease to Property, plant and equipment   -    -    -    -    -    (292)   (292)
Increase (decrease) through others   410    (57)   -    -    -    -    353 
Total changes   138,715    (420)   2,109    206    29,595    1,320    171,525 
Closing balance 12-31-2024   599,101    15,992    63,102    392    80,464    12,835    771,886 

 

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 amount of depreciation related to land leased for plantations is reclassified to biological assets to form part of the formation costs.

 

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

 

The depreciation expense for the period ending December 31, 2024 and 2023 recognized in property, plant and equipment by right of use is as follows:

 

   January – December 
   2024   2023 
Depreciation for the period  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Cost of sales   35,005    28,082 
Distribution costs   1,068    1,184 
Administrative expenses   7,110    7,361 
Total   43,183    36,627 

 

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. As a result, Arauco has recognized directly in the consolidated statement of profit or loss, as follows:

 

   January – December 
   2024   2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Expenses from payments of variable leases   (231,094)   (206,332)
Expenses from low value leases   (4,603)   (3,899)
Expenses from short-term leases   (39,047)   (39,878)
Income from sublease of right of use assets   628    464 

 

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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 2024

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

 

Arauco acting as lessor

 

Reconciliation of financial lease minimum payments:

 

   12-31-2024 
   Gross   Interest   Present value 
Periods  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Less than one year   17,247    -    17,247 
Between one and six years   53,664    3,224    50,440 
Total   70,911    3,224    67,687 

 

   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 
Total   85,540    4,615    80,925 

 

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

 

Arauco accounts for its lease contracts as 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 – December 
Classes of revenue  2024   2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Revenue from sales of goods   6,415,109    5,869,341 
Revenue from rendering of services   131,037    142,478 
Total   6,546,146    6,011,819 

 

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

 

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December 31, 2024

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

 

NOTE 10. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

 

Classes of benefits and expenses by employee

 

   January – December 
   2024   2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Employee expenses   711,016    747,288 
Wages and salaries   690,996    717,548 
Severance indemnities   20,020    29,740 

 

   12-31-2024   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   (5,721)
Decrease in 100 bps   6,546 
      
Wage growth rates     
Increase in 100 bps   5,773 
Decrease in 100 bps   (5,099)

 

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

 

   12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Current   6,669    7,863 
Non-current   77,634    86,462 
Total   84,303    94,325 

 

Reconciliation of the present value of severance indemnities obligations  12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Opening balance   94,325    95,260 
Current service cost   5,979    9,833 
Interest cost   4,367    4,737 
(Gains) losses from changes in actuarial assumptions   22    131 
Actuarial gains and losses arising from experience   743    2,595 
Benefits paid   (7,152)   (16,197)
Increase (decrease) for foreign currency exchange rates changes   (13,981)   (2,034)
Closing balance   84,303    94,325 

 

The average staffing as of December 31, 2024 was 18,928 people.

 

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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 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.

 

December 31, 2024  U.S dollar   Euros   Brazilian
real
   Argentine
pesos
   Mexican
pesos
   Other
currencies
   Chilean
pesos
   U.F.   Total 
   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   668,888    8,754    117,848    12,642    40,128    11,794    211,506    -    1,071,560 
Other current financial assets   25,949    -    -    -    -    -    11    -    25,960 
Other current non-financial assets   104,366    562    17,153    31,100    20,539    9,551    77,821    -    261,092 
Trade and other current receivables   815,884    28,149    38,327    26,569    33,704    1,077    92,401    18,596    1,054,707 
Accounts receivable due from related companies   5,646    -    -    1,812    -    -    2,701    -    10,159 
Current Inventories   1,335,410    -    81,043    -    37,954    -    1,853    -    1,456,260 
Current biological assets   304,302    -    11,198    -    -    -    -    -    315,500 
Current tax assets   70,105    -    2,636    -    515    -    2,357    -    75,613 
Non-current assets or disposal groups classified as held for sale   3,330,550    37,465    268,205    72,123    132,840    22,422    388,650    18,596    4,270,851 
Non-current assets or disposal groups classified as held for sale   3,708    -    13    -    46    -    -    -    3,767 
Total current assets   3,334,258    37,465    268,218    72,123    132,886    22,422    388,650    18,596    4,274,618 
                                              
Non-current assets                                             
Other non-current financial assets   16,747    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    16,747 
Other non-current non-financial assets   58,937    -    24,043    -    629    8    1,419    -    85,036 
Trade and other non-current receivables   2,784    -    9,891    458    -    -    1,505    51,097    65,735 
Investments accounted for using equity method   106,784    211,345    41,352    -    -    -    47,130    -    406,611 
Intangible assets other than goodwill   52,318    -    2,368    -    63    -    1,231    -    55,980 
Goodwill   41,286    -    10,039    -    -    -    -    -    51,325 
Property, plant and equipment   8,917,848    -    462,845    -    228,153    -    1,225    -    9,610,071 
Right of use assets   225,551    -    544,198    -    1,932    -    205    -    771,886 
Non-current biological assets   2,554,897    -    192,997    -    -    -    -    -    2,747,894 
Deferred tax assets   21,407    -    48,554    -    714    -    2,734    -    73,409 
Total non-current assets   11,998,559    211,345    1,336,287    458    231,491    8    55,449    51,097    13,884,694 
                                              
Total assets   15,332,817    248,810    1,604,505    72,581    364,377    22,430    444,099    69,693    18,159,312 

 

December 31, 2024  U.S dollar   Euros   Brazilian
real
   Argentine
pesos
   Mexican
pesos
   Other
currencies
   Chilean
pesos
   U.F.   Total 
   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   191,900    67,987    36,538    -    -    -    -    52,480    348,905 
Current lease liabilities   13,273    113    13,435    -    584    965    22,582    4,899    55,851 
Trade and other current payables   188,747    21,414    78,396    47,373    24,199    16,411    331,286    38,145    745,971 
Accounts payable to related companies   426    -    3,007    -    -    -    7,130    -    10,563 
Other short-term provisions   490    -    -    -    -    -    111    1,236    1,837 
Current tax liabilities   3,086    12,092    1,184    8,252    2,951    -    -    -    27,565 
Current provisions for employee benefits   -    -    -    -    -    -    6,669    -    6,669 
Other current non-financial liabilities   125,483    94    21,938    6,714    2,999    9    8,328    24    165,589 
Current liabilities other than liabilities included in disposal groups classified as held for sale   523,405    101,700    154,498    62,339    30,733    17,385    376,106    96,784    1,362,950 
Liabilities included in disposal groups classified as held for sale   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Total liabilities, current   523,405    101,700    154,498    62,339    30,733    17,385    376,106    96,784    1,362,950 
                                              
Non-current liabilities                                             
Other non-current financial liabilities   3,534,436    255,430    164,899    -    -    -    -    1,766,947    5,721,712 
Non-current lease liabilities   120,661    295    490,778    -    523    49    43,238    16,595    672,139 
Other non-current payables   23,942    -    3,266    -    -    -    8,102    -    35,310 
Non-current accounts payable to related companies   26,207    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    26,207 
Other long-term provisions   -    -    6,785    26,294    -    -    42    -    33,121 
Deferred tax liabilities   1,443,086    -    21,645    -    4,781    -    -    -    1,469,512 
Non-current provisions for employee benefits   -    -    -    -    1,211    -    76,423    -    77,634 
Other non-current non-financial liabilities   -    -    36,075    64    -    -    873    -    37,012 
Total non-current liabilities   5,148,332    255,725    723,448    26,358    6,515    49    128,678    1,783,542    8,072,647 
                                              
Total liabilities   5,671,737    357,425    877,946    88,697    37,248    17,434    504,784    1,880,326    9,435,597 

 

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December 31, 2024

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

 

December 31, 2023  U.S dollar   Euros   Brazilian
real
   Argentine
pesos
   Mexican
pesos
   Other
currencies
   Chilean
pesos
   U.F.   Total 
   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   2,740,924    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   64,784    -    28,415    4,965    620    8    382    -    99,174 
Trade and other non-current receivables   20,613    -    21,614    -    -    -    1,889    64,385    108,501 
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 

 

December 31, 2023  U.S dollar   Euros   Brazilian
real
   Argentine
pesos
   Mexican
pesos
   Other
currencies
   Chilean
pesos
   U.F.   Total 
   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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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 2024

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

 

   12-31-2024   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   1,021,171    341,779    1,362,950    1,030,309    1,041,433    2,071,742 
                               
Other current financial liabilities   60,710    288,195    348,905    124,220    958,305    1,082,525 
U.S. dollar   36,401    155,499    191,900    116,665    818,617    935,282 
Euros   -    67,987    67,987    -    72,415    72,415 
Brazilian real   24,309    12,229    36,538    7,059    12,084    19,143 
Argentine pesos   -    -    -    496    -    496 
U.F.   -    52,480    52,480    -    55,189    55,189 
                               
Bank borrowings   28,154    220,673    248,827    86,243    388,779    475,022 
U.S. dollar   3,845    140,457    144,302    79,184    304,280    383,464 
Euros   -    67,987    67,987    -    72,415    72,415 
Brazilian real   24,309    12,229    36,538    7,059    12,084    19,143 
                               
Other borrowings   32,556    67,522    100,078    37,977    569,526    607,503 
U.S. dollar   32,556    15,042    47,598    37,481    514,337    551,818 
Argentine pesos   -    -    -    496    -    496 
U.F.   -    52,480    52,480    -    55,189    55,189 
                               
Current lease liabilities   15,116    40,735    55,851    16,911    30,331    47,242 
U.S. dollar   3,612    9,661    13,273    3,184    8,031    11,215 
Euros   30    83    113    24    71    95 
Brazilian real   3,729    9,706    13,435    8,848    8,639    17,487 
Mexican pesos   147    437    584    458    1,421    1,879 
Other currencies   107    858    965    16    50    66 
Chilean pesos   5,698    16,884    22,582    2,648    8,459    11,107 
U.F.   1,793    3,106    4,899    1,733    3,660    5,393 
                               
Trade and other current payables   741,847    4,124    745,971    744,010    16,445    760,455 
U.S. dollar   188,747    -    188,747    150,702    165    150,867 
Euros   21,414    -    21,414    18,933    -    18,933 
Brazilian real   74,610    3,786    78,396    72,204    16,280    88,484 
Argentine pesos   47,373    -    47,373    46,403    -    46,403 
Mexican pesos   23,861    338    24,199    18,336    -    18,336 
Other currencies   16,411    -    16,411    14,609    -    14,609 
Chilean pesos   331,286    -    331,286    381,289    -    381,289 
U.F.   38,145    -    38,145    41,534    -    41,534 
                               
Accounts payable to related companies   10,563    -    10,563    6,958    -    6,958 
U.S. dollar   426    -    426    -    -    - 
Brazilian real   3,007    -    3,007    -    -    - 
Chilean pesos   7,130    -    7,130    6,958    -    6,958 
                               
Other short-term provisions   1,837    -    1,837    3,905    -    3,905 
U.S. dollar   490    -    490    2,542    -    2,542 
Chilean pesos   111    -    111    18    -    18 
U.F.   1,236    -    1,236    1,345    -    1,345 
                               
Current tax liabilities   18,840    8,725    27,565    1,567    11,751    13,318 
U.S. dollar   2,613    473    3,086    1,562    11,751    13,313 
Euros   12,092    -    12,092    -    -    - 
Brazilian real   1,184    -    1,184    5    -    5 
Argentine pesos   -    8,252    8,252    -    -    - 
Mexican pesos   2,951    -    2,951    -    -    - 
                               
Current provisions for employee benefits   6,669    -    6,669    7,863    -    7,863 
Chilean pesos   6,669    -    6,669    7,863    -    7,863 
                               
Other current non-financial liabilities   165,589    -    165,589    25,547    24,601    50,148 
U.S. dollar   125,483    -    125,483    6,868    2,227    9,095 
Euros   94    -    94    61    -    61 
Brazilian real   21,938    -    21,938    2,935    22,151    25,086 
Argentine pesos   6,714    -    6,714    3,014    -    3,014 
Mexican pesos   2,999    -    2,999    7,827    -    7,827 
Other currencies   9    -    9    1    -    1 
Chilean pesos   8,328    -    8,328    4,841    223    5,064 
U.F.   24    -    24    -    -    - 
                               
Liabilities included in disposal groups classified as held for sale   -    -    -    99,328    -    99,328 
Brazilian real   -    -    -    99,328    -    99,328 

 

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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 2024

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

 

   12-31-2024   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   2,905,653    1,040,941    4,126,053    8,072,647    2,434,678    1,034,845    4,360,070    7,829,593 
                                         
Other non-current financial liabilities   1,686,157    885,612    3,149,943    5,721,712    1,181,498    877,395    3,462,675    5,521,568 
U.S. dollar   1,166,799    495,482    1,872,155    3,534,436    594,470    494,363    2,364,933    3,453,766 
Euros   126,200    129,230    -    255,430    134,999    138,032    68,982    342,013 
Brazilian real   120,222    44,677    -    164,899    155,703    30,984    -    186,687 
U.F.   272,936    216,223    1,277,788    1,766,947    296,326    214,016    1,028,760    1,539,102 
                                         
Bank borrowings   728,289    173,907    -    902,196    786,031    169,016    68,982    1,024,029 
U.S. dollar   481,867    -    -    481,867    495,329    -    -    495,329 
Euros   126,200    129,230    -    255,430    134,999    138,032    68,982    342,013 
Brazilian real   120,222    44,677    -    164,899    155,703    30,984    -    186,687 
                                         
Other borrowings   957,868    711,705    3,149,943    4,819,516    395,467    708,379    3,393,693    4,497,539 
U.S. dollar   684,932    495,482    1,872,155    3,052,569    99,141    494,363    2,364,933    2,958,437 
U.F.   272,936    216,223    1,277,788    1,766,947    296,326    214,016    1,028,760    1,539,102 
                                         
Non-current lease liabilities   104,578    70,490    497,071    672,139    70,451    58,933    382,756    512,140 
U.S. dollar   26,402    19,943    74,316    120,661    21,617    16,715    76,652    114,984 
Euros   174    121    -    295    48    7    -    55 
Brazilian real   36,290    34,477    420,011    490,778    20,403    26,754    299,367    346,524 
Mexican pesos   494    29    -    523    1,386    275    -    1,661 
Other currencies   49    -    -    49    96    34    -    130 
Chilean pesos   32,934    10,304    -    43,238    15,933    4,661    1,788    22,382 
U.F.   8,235    5,616    2,744    16,595    10,968    10,487    4,949    26,404 
                                         
Non-current payable   35,310    -    -    35,310    27,763    -    22,814    50,577 
U.S. dollar   23,942    -    -    23,942    -    -    22,814    22,814 
Brazilian real   3,266    -    -    3,266    9,714    -    -    9,714 
Chilean pesos   8,102    -    -    8,102    18,049    -    -    18,049 
                                         
Non- current accounts payable to related companies   13,655    7,581    4,971    26,207    -    7,581    15,400    22,981 
U.S. dollar   13,655    7,581    4,971    26,207    -    7,581    15,400    22,981 
                                         
Other long-term provisions   29,155    3,966    -    33,121    28,543    108    -    28,651 
Brazilian real   2,819    3,966    -    6,785    3,191    108    -    3,299 
Argentine pesos   26,294    -    -    26,294    25,352    -    -    25,352 
Chilean pesos   42    -    -    42    -    -    -    - 
                                         
Deferred tax liabilities   922,585    72,859    474,068    1,469,512    985,219    82,142    476,263    1,543,624 
U.S. dollar   916,756    72,859    453,471    1,443,086    976,270    81,004    449,413    1,506,687 
Brazilian real   1,048    -    20,597    21,645    1,756    1,138    26,850    29,744 
Mexican pesos   4,781    -    -    4,781    7,193    -    -    7,193 
                                         
Non-current provisions for employee benefits   77,634    -    -    77,634    86,462    -    -    86,462 
Mexican pesos   1,211    -    -    1,211    1,209    -    -    1,209 
Chilean pesos   76,423    -    -    76,423    85,253    -    -    85,253 
                                         
Other non-current non-financial liabilities   36,579    433    -    37,012    54,742    8,686    162    63,590 
Brazilian real   35,642    433    -    36,075    54,726    8,686    162    63,574 
Argentine pesos   64    -    -    64    6    -    -    6 
Chilean pesos   873    -    -    873    10    -    -    10 

 

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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 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. (1)  Brazil  Brazilian real
Arauco Forest Brasil S.A. (1)  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. (1)  Brazil  Brazilian real
E2E SpA.  Chile  Chilean pesos
Leasing Forestal S.A.  Argentina  Argentine pesos
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

 

(1)Entities sold in July 2024.

 

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

 

   January – December 
   2024   2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Arauco Canada Limited.   (18,206)   8,210 
Arauco Celulose do Brasil S.A.   (24,407)   - 
Arauco Do Brasil S.A.   (31,336)   36,141 
Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A. (*)   101,277    42,281 
Arauco Forest Brasil S.A. (*)   287,217    124,804 
Arauco Industria de Mexico, S.A de C.V   (56,079)   37,086 
Arauco MS Participações S.A.   (116,742)   - 
Sonae Arauco S.A.   (12,733)   7,197 
Others   (3,894)   733 
Total reserve of exchange differences on translation   125,097    256,452 

 

(*) It includes reverse of reserve for exchange differences due to conversion of Brazilian companies sold in this period.

 

Effect of foreign exchange rates changes

 

   January – December 
   2024   2023 
   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   (21,314)   (35,419)
Reserve of exchange differences on translation (with non-controlling interests)   259,895    121,470 

 

NOTE 12. Borrowing COSTS

 

Arauco capitalizes interest at effective rate on current investment projects, that are carried out with debts. To date, Arauco only capitalized financial interest related to minor projects.

 

   January – December 
   2024   2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Interest cost capitalized, property, plant and equipment          
Capitalization rate of interest cost capitalized, property, plant and equipment   4.55%   4.87%
Amount of the interest cost capitalized, property, plant and equipment   2,131    248 

 

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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 2024

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 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 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 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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December 31, 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  12-31-2024   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   -    98.64273    98.64273    -    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   -    98.64273    98.64273    -    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   -    99.99902    99.99902    -    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.  The Netherlands  U.S. dollar   0.25003    99.74895    99.99898    0.44979    99.54919    99.99898 
-  Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A. (2)  Brazil  Brazilian real   -    -    -    -    99.99899    99.99899 
-  Arauco Forest Brasil S.A. (2)  Brazil  Brazilian real   -    -    -    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.  United Arab Emirates  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   8.52667    91.47240    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   -    56.83115    56.83115    -    56.83107    56.83107 
-  Empreendimentos Florestais Santa Cruz Ltda. (2)  Brazil  Brazilian real   -    -    -    -    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   -    98.64273    98.64273    -    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   -    96.36917    96.36917    -    87.65386    87.65386 
-  Lemu Global Limited.  United Kingdom  U.S. dollar   -    96.36917    96.36917    -    94.37831    94.37831 
-  Lemu Inc.  United States  U.S. dollar   -    96.36917    96.36917    -    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) In May 2024, Forestal Cholguán S.A. sold its subsidiary Agrícola Trupán SpA. to Maderas Arauco S.A., later Agrícola Trupán SpA. merged into Maderas Arauco S.A.

(2) In July 2024, these companies were sold, see note 14.

 

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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December 31, 2024

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 of capital as of the date of these consolidated financial statements.

 

Key management personnel compensation and redundancy benefits

 

   January – December 
   2024   2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Salaries and bonuses   59,527    76,329 
Per diem compensation to members of the Board of Directors   2,756    2,630 
Termination benefits   2,590    4,647 
Total   64,873    83,606 

 

Related party receivables, current

 

      Nature of           12-31-2024   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   2    10 
Eka Chile S.A.  99.500.140-3  Joint venture  Chile  Chilean pesos  30 days   2,574    2,113 
Colbún S.A.  96.505.760-9  Common stockholder  Chile  Chilean pesos  30 days   67    217 
Alxar Internacional SpA.  76.879.169-4  Common controlling parent  Chile  Chilean pesos  30 days   42    42 
Bioenergías Forestales SpA.  76.188.197-3  Common stockholder  Chile  Chilean pesos  30 days   1    - 
Sociedad Efecto Producciones Ltda.  77.131.710-3  Director’s spouse  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  03-30-2025   5,500    - 
Compañía Puerto de Coronel S.A.  79.895.330-3  Subsidiary of an associate  Chile  U.S. dollar  30 days   146    - 
Compañía Puerto de Coronel S.A.  79.895.330-3  Subsidiary of an associate  Chile  Chilean pesos  -   -    14 
EMOAC SpA.  76.208.888-6  Common controlling parent  Chile  Chilean pesos  30 days   15    27 
Softys Argentina S.A.  -  Common shareholder of the parent company  Argentina  Argentine pesos  30 days   1,812    174 
TOTAL                  10,159    2,616 

 

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December 31, 2024

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

 

Related party payables, current

 

      Nature of           12-31-2024   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   6,196    6,017 
Abastible S.A.  91.806.000-6  Common controlling parent  Chile  Chilean pesos  30 days   342    319 
Fundación Educacional Arauco  71.625.000-8  Parent company is founder and contributor  Chile  Chilean pesos  30 days   526    444 
Bioenergías Forestales SpA.  76.188.197-3  Common stockholder  Chile  Chilean pesos  -   -    5 
Red to Green S.A.  86.370.800-1  Common stockholder  Chile  Chilean pesos  -   -    1 
Portaluppi, Guzmán y Bezanilla Asesorías Ltda.  78.096.080-9  Common director of cotrolling parent  Chile  Chilean pesos  30 days   14    - 
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 
Compañía Puerto de Coronel S.A.  79.895.330-3  Subsidiary of an associate  Chile  U.S. dollar  30 days   250    - 
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   4    4 
Falcão MS SPE S.A.  -  Associate     Brazilian real  30 days   3,007    - 
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   176    - 
Entel PCS Telecomunicaciones S.A.  96.806.980-2  Common stockholder  Chile  Chilean pesos  30 days   46    - 
TOTAL                  10,563    6,958 

 

Related party payables, non-current

 

      Nature of           12-31-2024   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  12-31-2054   4,971    - 
Agrícola Fresno SpA.  77.470.229-6  Joint venture  Chile  U.S. dollar  12-31-2027   7,581    7,581 
TreeCo, Inc.  -  Joint venture  United States  U.S. dollar  Annual   13,655    15,400 
TOTAL                  26,207    22,981 

 

Related party transactions

 

Purchases and other transactions

 

      Nature of        Transaction  12-31-2024   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   4,007    4,033 
Copec S.A.  99.520.000-7  Common controlling parent  Chile  Chilean pesos  Fuel and other   116,465    168,859 
Compañía Puerto de Coronel S.A.  79.895.330-3  Subsidiary of an associate  Chile  Chilean pesos  Transport, stowage and port services   9,962    17,008 
EKA Chile S.A.  99.500.140-3  Joint venture  Chile  Chilean pesos  Sodium chlorate   47,046    50,815 
Portaluppi, Guzman y Bezanilla Abogados Ltda.  78.096.080-9  Common director of cotrolling parent  Chile  Chilean pesos  Legal services   617    1,065 
Entel PCS Telecomunicaciones S.A.  96.806.980-2  Common stockholder  Chile  Chilean pesos  Telephone services   656    922 
Colbún S.A.  96.505.760-9  Common stockholder  Chile  Chilean pesos  Electrical Power   422    1,187 
Bioenergías Forestales SpA.  76.188.197-3  Common stockholder  Chile  Chilean pesos  Electrical Power   43    202 
Woodtech S.A.  76.724.000-7  Associate of controlling parent  Chile  Chilean pesos  Wood volumen measurement services   747    1,283 
Servicios Corporativos Sercor S.A.  96.925.430-1  Associate  Chile  Chilean pesos  Other purchases   215    215 
Vía Limpia SPA  79.874.200-0  Common controlling parent  Chile  Chilean pesos  Waste management service and other purchases   336    280 

 

Sales and other transactions

 

      Nature of        Transaction  12-31-2024   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   841    430 
EKA Chile S.A.  99.500.140-3  Joint venture  Chile  Chilean pesos  Electrical power   23,420    23,162 
Fundación Educacional Arauco  71.625.000-8  Parent company is founder and contributor  Chile  Chilean pesos  IT and administrative services   196    226 
Entel PCS Telecomunicaciones S.A.  96.806.980-2  Common stockholder  Chile  Chilean pesos  Leasings   469    405 
Cartulinas CMPC SpA.  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   175    441 
Compañía Puerto de Coronel S.A.  79.895.330-3  Subsidiary of an associate  Chile  Chilean pesos  Other sales   241    294 
EMOAC SpA  76.208.888-6  Subsidiary of controlling parent  Chile  Chilean pesos  Electrical Power   800    2,125 
Softys Argentina S.A.  -  Common stockholder  Argentina  Argentine pesos  Pulp   10,242    15,534 

 

Other transactions (loans granted and capital contributions)

 

      Nature of        Transaction  12-31-2024   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   11,395    23,553 
Agrícola Fresno SpA  77.470.229-6  Joint venture  Chile  U.S. dollar  Capital contribution   12,066    1,509 
Parque Eólico Ovejera Sur SpA.  76.839.949-2  Joint venture  Chile  Chilean pesos  Capital contribution   296    222 
Sonae S.A.  -  Joint venture  Portugal  Euros  Capital contribution   26,240    - 
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 (currently is a subsidiary)  Chile  Chilean pesos  Borrowing capitalization   -    5,254 
Compañía Puerto de Coronel S.A.  79.895.330-3  Subsidiary of an associate  Chile  Chilean pesos  Borrowing capitalization   5,643    - 
Tecverde Engenharia S.A.  -  Subsidiary of a joint venture  Brazil  U.S. dollar  Borrowing   -    2,668 
E2E SpA.  76.879.577-0  Joint venture (currently is a subsidiary)  Chile  Chilean pesos  Borrowing   -    537 

 

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December 31, 2024

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

 

NOTE 14. INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES

 

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

 

On July 16, 2024, Arauco transferred all the shares and interests held by Arauco in Arauco Florestal Arapotí S.A., Arauco Forest Brasil S.A., Empreendimentos Florestais Santa Cruz Ltda. and Florestal Vale do Corisco S.A., which own assets mainly in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The sale price, which amounted to ThU.S.$ 1,168,161, was paid on that date. Subsequently, on October 17, 2024, an additional payment was made of ThU.S.$ 4,613 due to customary price adjustments at the transaction’s closing. The total amount received by Arauco after taxes was ThU.S.$ 971,097, which generated a profit of ThU.S.$ 209,497 after taxes.

 

The sales of the above-mentioned subsidiaries and associate resulted in the reclassification of loss on reserve of exchange differences on translation for ThU.S.$500,102 (net of deferred taxes in the amount of ThU.S.$135,171) from other comprehensive income to the statements of profit and loss as part of the gain on sales of subsidiaries and associate in other income.

 

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

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, these are the main movements of investments in associates to report:

 

In 2024, Arauco contributed capital to Falcão MS SPE S.A. for ThR$ 63,488 (equivalent to ThU.S.$ 11,395) through the subsidiary in Brazil, Arauco Participações Florestais Ltda. In the 2024, the company made capital contributions 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%
  12-31-2024 12-31-2023
Carrying amount accounted for using equity method ThU.S.$ 35,111 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%
  12-31-2024 12-31-2023
Carrying amount accounted for using equity method ThU.S.$ 310 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%
  12-31-2024 12-31-2023
Carrying amount accounted for using equity method ThU.S.$ 9 ThU.S.$ 9

 

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December 31, 2024

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

 

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%
  12-31-2024 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%
  12-31-2024 12-31-2023
Carrying amount accounted for using equity method ThU.S.$ 41,352 ThU.S.$ 34,558

 

  12-31-2024 12-31-2023
Total investments in associates accounted for using equity method ThU.S.$ 76,782 ThU.S.$ 99,806

 

Summarized financial information of associates

 

12-31-2024  Inversiones Puerto   Serv.Corporativos   Florestal
Vale do
   Falcão   Consorcio
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 assets of associates   1    4,616     -    10,574      -    10    15,201 
Non-current assets of associates   72,041    2,465    -    145,212    -    62    219,780 
Total of associates   72,042    7,081    -    155,786    -    72    234,981 

 

12-31-2024  Inversiones Puerto   Serv,Corporativos   Florestal
Vale do
   Falcão   Consorcio
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 liabilities of associates   54    3,838     -    11,667      -    -    15,559 
Non-current liabilities of associates   -    1,693    -    59,474    -    35    61,202 
Equity   71,988    1,550    -    84,645    -    37    158,220 
Total of associates   72,042    7,081    -    155,786    -    72    234,981 
                                    
12-31-2024                                   
Income   -    5,158    -    10,620    -    -    15,778 
Other income / expenses   (57,152)   (5,614)   -    (849)   -    -    (63,615)
Net profit or loss (continuing operations) of associates   (57,152)   (456)   -    9,771    -    -    (47,837)
Other comprehensive income   889    -    -    -    -    -    889 
Comprehensive income   (56,263)   (456)   -    9,771    -    -    (46,948)
Dividends received   -    -    -    -    -    -    - 

 

12-31-2023  Inversiones Puerto   Serv.Corporativos   Florestal
Vale do
   Falcão   Consorcio
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 assets of associates   1    7,449    4,841    11,746    -    10    24,047 
Non-current assets of associates   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 

 

12-31-2023  Inversiones Puerto   Serv.Corporativos   Florestal
Vale do
   Falcão   Consorcio
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 liabilities of associates   54    6,021    1,743    4,238    -    -    12,056 
Non-current liabilities of associates   -    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 
                                    
12-31-2023                                   
Income   -    4,996    10,533    -    -    -    15,529 
Other income / expenses   2,095    (4,360)   (4,476)   238    -    -    (6,503)
Net profit or loss (continuing operations) of associates   2,095    636    6,057    238    -    -    9,026 
Other comprehensive income   -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Comprehensive income   2,095    636    6,057    238    -    -    9,026 
Dividends received   -    -    2,187    -    -    -    2,187 

 

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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 2024

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

 

Reconciliation of investment in associates and joint ventures

 

   12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Opening balance as of January 1   423,611    365,671 
Changes          
Investment in associates, additions (1)   11,395    23,553 
Investment in joint ventures, additions (2)   38,607    55,885 
Share of profit (loss) in investment in associates   (24,075)   3,990 
Share of profit (loss) in investment in joint ventures   (23,142)   3,719 
Dividends received, Investments in associates   (3,000)   (3,687)
Increase (decrease) in foreign exchange currency on translation of associates and joint ventures   (22,658)   9,467 
Reclassification from (to) assets held for sale (3)   -    (29,102)
Other increase (decrease) in investment in associates and joint ventures   5,873    (5,885)
Total changes   (17,000)   57,940 
Closing balance   406,611    423,611 

 

Year 2024

(1) Arauco Participações Florestais Ltda. made a capital contribution to Falcão MS SPE S.A., for ThR$ 63,488 that is equivalent to ThU.S.$ 11,395 for 63,488,424 shares.

(2) In 2024, Forestal Arauco S.A., made contributions of non-monetary assets to Agrícola Fresno SpA amounting to ThU.S.$ 12,066.

-In 2024, Forestal Arauco S.A., made capital contributions to the following companies: Parque Eólico Girasol Spa., Parque Eólico Las Dalias SpA., Parque Eólico Las Fresias SpA., Parque Eólico Margaritas SpA., Parque Eólico Los Cardos SpA., Parque Eólico Las Calas SpA., Parque Eólico Tulipanes SpA., Parque Eólico Hortensias SpA., Parque Eólico Lavanda SpA., y Parque Eólico Jazmin SpA., for Th$ 500 that is equivalent to ThU.S.$ 0.5 for 500 shares in each entity.

-In 2024, Arauco Bioenergía SpA., made capital contributions to Parque Eólico Ovejera Sur SpA.amounting to ThCLP$ 285,000 equivalents to ThU.S.$ 296, corresponding to 285 shares.

-In 2024, Arauco Wood Limited, made capital contributions to Sonae Arauco S.A. for Th€ 25,000 that is equivalent to ThU.S.$ 26,240 for 714,286 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., made a non-monetary assets contribution to Agrícola Fresno SpA for ThU.S.$ 1,509, in March 2023. 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., made capital contributions to the company Parque Eólico Ovejera Sur SpA. for ThCLP$ 185,000 equivalents to ThU.S.$ 222 corresponding to 185 shares, during the year 2023.

-Arauco Venture Limited., acquired 51.1278% of TreeCo, Inc. shares, for a total of ThU.S.$ 48,900, during the year 2023, which were carried out based on the committed agreements. As of December 31, 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.

 

   12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Carrying amount of investments in associates accounted for using equity method   76,782    99,806 
Carrying amount of investments in joint ventures accounted for using equity method   329,829    323,805 
Total investment accounted for using equity method   406,611    423,611 

 

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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 2024

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 December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 are reported below:

 

During 2024, Arauco made contributions of non-monetary assets to Agrícola Fresno SpA for a total amount of ThU.S.$ 12,066 through the subsidiary Forestal Arauco S.A.

 

On December 18, 2024, Arauco made a capital contribution to the company Sonae Arauco S.A. for Th€ 25,000 (equivalent to ThU.S.$ 24,240 on the payment date), through its subsidiary in the United Kingdom, Arauco Wood Limited, maintaining 50% of control as a joint agreement.

 

On March 12, 2024, Eufores S.A. and Forestal Cono Sur S.A. (entities classified as Arauco’s joint operation in Uruguay), acquired all 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. Collectively, these companies own approximately 32,000 hectares in Uruguay, of which approximately 19,000 hectares are planted with eucalyptus trees. The price agreed for this operation amounted to ThU.S.$ 80,287 and the amount paid during the period was ThU.S.$ 72,038.

 

On March 6, 2024, Arauco made a capital contribution to Eufores S.A., a company that is part of the joint operation in Uruguay, for a total of ThU.S.$ 60,000, through its subsidiary Inversiones Arauco Internacional Ltda., maintaining 50% of control as a joint agreement. These funds were invested in the acquisition of the above-mentioned companies. As of December 31, 2023, Arauco did not make contributions to the companies part of the joint operation.

 

On September 13, 2023, Arauco, acquired 51.1278% of the company TreeCo, Inc. in the United States, through its United Kingdom investment company Arauco Ventures Ltd. 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.$ 12,745. This operation generated a goodwill of ThU.S.$ 39,577 that is presented in the financial statement as part of the investment.

 

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).

 

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.

 

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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 2024

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

 

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.

 

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:

 

Celulosa y Energía Punta Pereira S.A.  12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
(Uruguay)  Assets   Liabilities   Assets   Liabilities 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Current   406,706    41,608    408,066    44,798 
Non-current   1,915,522    125,452    1,948,800    133,661 
Equity   -    2,155,168    -    2,178,407 
Total joint arrangement   2,322,228    2,322,228    2,356,866    2,356,866 
Investment   1,077,584         1,089,204      
                     
    12-31-2024         12-31-2023      
    ThU.S.$         ThU.S.$      
Income   1,017,324         941,429      
Expenses   (668,473)        (664,772)     
Joint arrangement net income (loss)   348,851         276,657      

 

Forestal Cono Sur S.A. (consolidated)  12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
   Assets   Liabilities   Assets   Liabilities 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Current   55,490    5,971    51,173    5,911 
Non-current   157,848    8,584    150,619    3,931 
Equity   -    198,783    -    191,950 
Total joint arrangement   213,338    213,338    201,792    201,792 
Investment   99,392         95,975      
                     
    12-31-2024         12-31-2023      
    ThU.S.$         ThU.S.$      
Income   8,061         8,775      
Expenses   (1,226)        3,632      
Joint arrangement net income (loss)   6,835         12,407      
                     
Eufores S.A. (consolidated)   12-31-2024    12-31-2023 
    Assets    Liabilities    Assets    Liabilities 
    ThU.S.$    ThU.S.$    ThU.S.$    ThU.S.$ 
Current   176,029    248,064    150,509    223,974 
Non-current   1,151,591    144,326    965,695    116,226 
Equity   -    935,230    -    776,004 
Total joint arrangement   1,327,620    1,327,620    1,116,204    1,116,204 
Investment   467,615         388,002      

 

    12-31-2024         12-31-2023     
    ThU.S.$         ThU.S.$      
Income   321,339        288,378     
Expenses   (280,007)        (216,764)     
Joint arrangement net income (loss)   41,332         71,614      

 

Zona Franca Punta Pereira S.A.  12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
(Uruguay)  Assets   Liabilities   Assets   Liabilities 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Current   8,407    88,462    6,842    90,235 
Non-current   419,279    -    425,634    - 
Equity   -    339,224    -    342,241 
Total joint arrangement   427,686    427,686    432,476    432,476 
Investment   169,612         171,121      
                     
    12-31-2024         12-31-2023      
    ThU.S.$         ThU.S.$      
Income   21,875         21,172      
Expenses   (24,892)        (24,139)     
Joint arrangement net income (loss)   (3,017)        (2,967)     

 

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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 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:

 

Eka Chile S.A.  12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
   Assets   Liabilities   Assets   Liabilities 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Current   14,277    3,643    16,898    4,397 
Non-current   41,071    5,227    39,854    5,142 
Equity   -    46,478    -    47,213 
Total joint arrangement   55,348    55,348    56,752    56,752 
Investment   23,239         23,607      
                     
    12-31-2024         12-31-2023      
    ThU.S.$         ThU.S.$      
Income   51,599         50,825      
Expenses   (46,334)        (47,613)     
Joint arrangement net income (loss)   5,265         3,212      
Other comprehensive income   -         -      
Comprehensive income   5,265         3,212      
Dividends   3,000         1,500      

 

Sonae Arauco S.A.  12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
   Assets   Liabilities   Assets   Liabilities 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Current   254,698    244,912    274,085    202,434 
Non-current   701,355    288,452    705,465    346,471 
Equity   -    422,689    -    430,645 
Total joint arrangement   956,053    956,053    979,550    979,550 
Net assets   192,764         194,762      
Net asset adjustment (goodwill)   18,581         20,561      
Investment   211,345         215,323      
                     
    12-31-2024         12-31-2023      
    ThU.S.$         ThU.S.$      
Income   925,346         1,018,422      
Expenses   (973,381)        (1,005,984)     
Joint arrangement net income (loss)   (48,035)        12,438      
Other comprehensive income   -         -      
Comprehensive income   (48,035)        12,438      
Dividends   -         -      

 

Agrícola El Paque SpA.  12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
   Assets   Liabilities   Assets   Liabilities 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Current   318    152    245    77 
Non-current   4,323    602    4,240    225 
Equity   -    3,887    -    4,183 
Total joint arrangement   4,641    4,641    4,485    4,485 
Investment   1,944         2,091      
                     
    12-31-2024         12-31-2023      
    ThU.S.$         ThU.S.$      
Income   198         -      
Expenses   (105)        37      
Joint arrangement net income (loss)   93         37      
Other comprehensive income   -         -      
Comprehensive income   93         37      
Dividends   -         -      

 

Parque Eólico Ovejera del Sur SpA.  12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
   Assets   Liabilities   Assets   Liabilities 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Current   231    545    301    95 
Non-current   2,806    192    3,103    - 
Equity   -    2,300    -    3,309 
Total joint arrangement   3,037    3,037    3,404    3,404 
Investment   1,150         1,655      
                     
    12-31-2024         12-31-2023      
    ThU.S.$         ThU.S.$      
Income   -         -      
Expenses   (962)        (63)     
Joint arrangement net income (loss)   (962)        (63)     
Other comprehensive income   -         -      
Comprehensive income   (962)        (63)     
Dividends   -         -      

 

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December 31, 2024

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

 

E2E SpA.  12-31-2024   02-28-2023 
   Assets   Liabilities   Assets   Liabilities 
   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      
                     
    12-31-2024         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   -         -      

 

Agrícola San Gerardo SpA.  12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
   Assets   Liabilities   Assets   Liabilities 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Current   1,036    126    765    2,225 
Non-current   4,391    1,862    4,981    - 
Equity   -    3,439    -    3,521 
Total joint arrangement   5,427    5,427    5,746    5,746 
Investment   1,720         1,761      
                     
    12-31-2024         12-31-2023      
    ThU.S.$         ThU.S.$      
Income   757         -      
Expenses   (514)        31      
Joint arrangement net income (loss)   243         31      
Other comprehensive income   -         -      
Comprehensive income   243         31      
Dividends   -         -      

 

Agrícola Fresno SpA  12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
   Assets   Liabilities   Assets   Liabilities 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Current   2,763    17,987    2,939    7,558 
Non-current   138,270    3,757    96,303    1,159 
Equity   -    119,289    -    90,525 
Total joint arrangement   141,033    141,033    99,242    99,242 
Investment   59,645         45,263      
                     
    12-31-2024         12-31-2023      
    ThU.S.$         ThU.S.$      
Income   155         -      
Expenses   (1,492)        (1,198)     
Joint arrangement net income (loss)   (1,337)        (1,198)     
Other comprehensive income   -         -      
Comprehensive income   (1,337)        (1,198)     
Dividends   -         -      

 

TreeCo Inc.  12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
   Assets   Liabilities   Assets   Liabilities 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Current   2,485    202    2,823    514 
Non-current   14,434    -    15,593    - 
Equity   -    16,717    -    17,902 
Total joint arrangement   16,919    16,919    18,416    18,416 
Investment on equity   8,547         9,153    - 
Goodwill   39,576         39,747      
    48,123         48,900      
                     
    12-31-2024         12-31-2023      
    ThU.S.$         ThU.S.$      
Income   -         -      
Expenses   (1,519)        -      
Joint arrangement net income (loss)   (1,519)        -      
Other comprehensive income   -         -      
Comprehensive income   (1,519)        -      
Dividends   -         -      

 

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December 31, 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 December 31, 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.$ 126,921. (ThU.S.$ 127,260 as of December 31, 2023).

 

The assumptions 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) was informed. In 2023, an impairment provision was recognized for a total of ThU.S.$ 61,039, which includes Property, plant and equipment and Inventory of spare parts. As of December 31, 2024, the impairment provision for Licancel mill remains.

 

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 is part of the wood product segment, due to supply issues, rising costs and decreased availability of raw materials.

 

In 2024, an impairment provision of ThU.S.$ 7,272 was recognized corresponding to the indefinite suspension of operations of the Aserradero El Colorado in Chile, which is part of the wood product segment.

 

In the second half of 2024, an impairment provision of ThU.S.$ 2,027 was recognized corresponding to Properties, plant and equipment associated with Line MDF1 of the Trupán-Cholguán complex, which is part of the wood product segment, it is developing a project to modernize and renovate parts of the existing MDF1 Line, as well as the incorporation of new processes and equipment for the manufacture of OSB (Oriented Strand Board) products.

 

In 2024, an impairment provision was recognized for the MDP line at the Pien mill in Brazil for ThU.S.$ 7,226, an amount that includes ThU.S.$ 1,359 for impairment of the associated goodwill mentioned later in this note.

 

As of December 31, 2024, impairment provisions associated with sales and recoveries from property, plant and equipment of United States subsidiary were reversed for a total of ThU.S.$ 13,816 (ThU.S.$ 7,113 as of December 31, 2023).

 

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

 

Changes in CGUs impairment provision  12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Opening balance   401,527    324,350 
Impairment loss recognized in profit or loss   15,684    80,146 
Reversal of impairment loss recognized in profit or loss   (38,087)   (7,899)
Increase (decrease) in foreign exchange   (13,620)   4,930 
Closing balance   365,504    401,527 

 

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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 2024

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

 

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:

 

Changes in impairment provision from impaired assets  12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Opening balance   31,933    33,324 
Impairment loss recognized in profit or loss   2,840    8,600 
Reverse of impairment recognized loss in profit or loss   (2,493)   (10,197)
Increase (decrease) in foreign exchange   (702)   206 
Closing balance   31,578    31,933 

 

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 consolidated financial statements, the balance of goodwill is ThU.S.$ 51,325 (ThU.S.$ 55,891 on December 31, 2023), as shown below:

 

   12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
Goodwill  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Arauco Canada Ltd. (Flakeboard Company Ltd)   40,554    40,726 
Arauco do Brasil S.A. (Pien mill)   10,039    14,433 
Arauco North America, Inc. (Prime-Line, Inc.)   732    732 
Closing balance   51,325    55,891 

 

   12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
Goodwill movement  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Opening balance at January 1   55,891    54,800 
Impairment   (1,359)   - 
Increase (decrease) in foreign exchange   (3,207)   1,091 
Closing balance   51,325    55,891 

 

Of the total of goodwill, ThU.S.$ 40,554 (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 in the annual closing 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 7,5% (7% as of December 31, 2023), which reflects current market assessments for the wood products segment in North America.

 

Due to the investment in panel plant in Pien, Brazil, as of December 31, 2024, there is a goodwill balance of ThU.S.$ 10,039, associated with the cash-generating unit of the MDF line. As of December 31, 2023, there was a goodwill balance of ThU.S.$ 14,433, associated with the cash-generating units of MDF and MDP lines.

 

The recoverable amount for the group of cash-generating units of the Pien mill was determined in the annual closing 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.

 

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December 31, 2024

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

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the carrying value recognized in the financial statements of Arauco Canada Ltd. and Arauco Do Brasil S.A. for the group of cash-generating units did not exceed their recoverable value, except for ThU.S.$ 1,359 of impairment of goodwill and ThU.S.$ 5,867 of impairment of assets associated exclusively with the MDP line of cash-generating unit of the Pien mill.

 

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.

 

On August 13, 2018, the Constitución’s Truck Owners Trade Association (in Spanish, Asociación Gremial de Dueños de Camiones de Constitución or “ASODUCAM”) 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 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 April 18, 2024 was held a settlement hearing, which was ultimately declared unsuccessful.

 

The issuance of the resolution that receives the case on trial is pending, as well as the resolution of various incidents and appeals filed by the parties.

 

Considering that the position of the defendant companies is supported by solid legal arguments, there is a reasonable margin of obtaining a favorable result and that is why, as of December 31, 2024, Arauco has not established any provision for this contingency.

 

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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December 31, 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 December 31, 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.

 

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 was under administratively and judicially discussion by the Company. On November 8, 2006, the V Chamber of the National Appeals Court for Adversarial Administrative and Federal Matters issued a resolution by which it admitted a precautionary measure requested by the Company, 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 ThU.S.$ 23,821 for guaranteed export duties between 2007-2015, which appears under long-term provisions. In the same file of judicial challenge of Note 145/05, the Company included a request 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 was 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. In its ruling issued on June 13, 2024, the Supreme Court declared both motions inadmissible, thus ratifying the legality of Note 145/05. The Company’s legal advisors are of the opinion that since the Enforcement Authority did not establish that Arauco was not entitled to the exemption (neither in Note 145/05, nor in any subsequent administrative act), and to the extent that the committed forestry projects are declared completed, the sums paid as precautionary export duties should be returned to the Company, not based on the illegality of Note 145/05, but rather on the effective enjoyment of the received benefits.

 

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December 31, 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.$ 423 as of December 31, 2024) in favor of the Secretary of Agriculture, Livestock and Fishing.

 

Moreover, the Company has submitted annual forestry plans covering the period from 2007 to 2022 for its plantations located in the Provinces of Misiones and Buenos Aires.

 

On March 25, 2019, the Secretary of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries issued Resolution No. 2019-55-APN-SECAGYP#MPYT, approving the annual forestry plan for the year 2007. Additionally, said agency, through Resolution No. 2019-114-APN-SECAGYP#MPYT, dated June 12, 2019, approved the 2009 annual forestry plan and, through resolution No. 2019-228-APN-SECAGYP#MPYT, dated November 29, 2019, approved the 2008 annual forestry plan. For this reason, Arauco Argentina S.A. will be able to compute the income tax exemption corresponding to the forest appraisal on the plantations harvested from the land included in those plans as from fiscal year 2019.

 

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.

 

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 preserving 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:

 

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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 2024

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

 

I – The administrative level fine(deductibility of interest and isolated fine of 50%) whose estimated amount of R$34.5 million (equivalent to ThU.S.$ 5,586 as of December 31, 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$3.7 million (ThU.S.$ 595 as of December 31, 2024) and (b) payment of 70% of fiscal losses, totaling R$8.6 million (ThU.S.$ 1,388 as of December 31, 2024).

 

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.$ 6,826 as of December 31, 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.$ 4,299 as of December 31, 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.$ 2,528 as of December 31, 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.

 

On September 27, 2024 the case was included in the agenda for judgment on October 15, 2024. The trial of the case was suspended due to a request for review by one of the judges of the court.

 

On November 11, 2024, Arauco's appeal was denied, the Federal Reserve's appeal was granted and the court of second instance restored the total amount disputed in the annulment lawsuit, the estimated amount of which is 46,237,171 reais (ThU.S.$ 7,485 as of December 31, 2024). The deadline for filing an appeal against the second instance decision is currently open.

 

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 December 31, 2024, Arauco has not established any provision for this contingency.

 

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December 31, 2024

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

 

2) In 2013, a service provider (Emontcontrau) 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.$ 13,599 as of December 31, 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.$ 6,952 as of December 31, 2024) was fully reversed.

 

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 seeking a review of their main appeal by the Superior Court of Law. This appeal is still pending.

 

A ruling on the appeal filed by opposing counsel is still pending.

 

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.$ 4,145 as of December 31, 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.$ 13,430 as of December 31, 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.$ 149 as of December 31, 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.$ 16,661 as of December 31, 2024), $ 66,250,020 (ThU.S.$ 3,224 as of December 31, 2024), $ 46,389,980 (ThU.S.$ 2,257 as of December 31, 2024) and $ 11,457,000 Mexican pesos (ThU.S.$ 558 as of December 31, 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 $ 445,712,085 Mexican pesos (ThU.S.$ 21,689 as of December 31, 2024).

 

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December 31, 2024

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

 

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 December 31, 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.

 

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

 

   12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
Classes of Provisions  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Short-term provisions   1,837    3,905 
Provisions for litigations   499    440 
Other short-term provisions   1,338    3,465 
Long-term provisions, non-Current   33,121    28,651 
Provisions for litigations   29,265    28,651 
Other long-term provisions   3,856    - 
Total provisions   34,958    32,556 

 

   12-31-2024 
Movements in provisions  Litigations (*)   Other Provisions (**)   Total 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Opening balance   29,091    3,465    32,556 
Changes in provisions               
Additional provisions   3,763    4,667    8,430 
Used provisions   (1,834)   (2,310)   (4,144)
Increase (decrease) in foreign exchange   (1,261)   (628)   (1,889)
Other increases (decreases)   5    -    5 
Total changes   673    1,729    2,402 
Closing balance   29,764    5,194    34,958 

 

(*) The increase in litigations is mainly made up of ThU.S.$ 3,673 by subsidiaries in Argentina and 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 of Arauco mill.

 

   12-31-2023 
Movements in provisions  Litigations (*)   Other Provisions (**)   Total 
   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 of 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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December 31, 2024

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

 

NOTE 19. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

   12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
Classes of intangible assets, net  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Intangible assets, net   55,980    66,431 
Intangible assets under development (IT programs)   1,025    2,793 
Computer software   17,866    21,234 
Water rights   4,338    4,999 
Customer relationship   14,367    19,457 
Other identifiable intangible assets   18,384    17,948 
Classes of intangible assets, gross   230,158    232,484 
Intangible assets under development (IT programs)   1,025    2,793 
Computer software   127,944    124,794 
Water rights   4,338    4,999 
Customer relationship   73,888    75,337 
Other identifiable intangible assets   22,963    24,561 
Classes of accumulated amortization and impairment          
Total accumulated amortization and impairment   (174,178)   (166,053)
Accumulated amortization and impairment, intangible assets   (174,178)   (166,053)
Computer software   (110,078)   (103,560)
Customer relationship   (59,521)   (55,880)
Other identifiable intangible assets   (4,579)   (6,613)

 

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

 

   12-31-2024 
Reconciliation of intangible assets  Intangible
assets under
development
   Computer
software
   Water
rights
   Customer
relationship
   Others   Total 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Opening balance   2,793    21,234    4,999    19,457    17,948    66,431 
Changes                              
Additions   1,099    3,298    -    -    1,422    5,819 
Disposals   (7)   (108)   (661)   -    -    (776)
Amortization   -    (8,234)   -    (4,925)   (550)   (13,709)
Increase (decrease) in foreign exchange   -    (440)   -    (165)   (436)   (1,041)
Increase (decrease) though transfers   (670)   -    -    -    -    (670)
Other increases (decreases)   (2,190)   2,116    -    -    -    (74)
Changes total   (1,768)   (3,368)   (661)   (5,090)   436    (10,451)
Closing balance   1,025    17,866    4,338    14,367    18,384    55,980 

 

   12-31-2023 
Reconciliation of intangible assets  Intangible
assets under
development
   Computer
software
   Water
rights
   Customer
relationship
   Others   Total 
   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)   (1,089)   (186)   (4,558)   1,108    (7,008)
Closing balance   2,793    21,234    4,999    19,457    17,948    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 consolidated statements of profit or loss under the administrative expenses line item.

 

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December 31, 2024

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

 

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 December 31, 2024, Arauco had a total surface of 1.67 million hectares of which 935 thousand hectares are used for forestry planting, 482 thousand hectares are native forest, 112 thousand hectares are used for other purposes and 137 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 and equipment, Forest plantations are presented in Biological Assets.

 

For the year ended as of December 31, 2024, the production volume of logs totaled 19.6 million m3 (19.7 million m3 as of December 31, 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 consolidated statements of profit or loss under the line item other income per function, which generated an impact for the year ended as of December 31, 2024 amounted to ThU.S.$ 159,021 (ThU.S.$ 264,477 as of December 31, 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 December 31, 2024 amounted to ThU.S.$ 290,470 (ThU.S.$ 344,991 as of December 31, 2023).

 

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

 

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December 31, 2024

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- The discount rates used are 6.4% 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 the sensitivity to 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    (111,711)
    -0.5    119,337 
Margins (%)   10    425,449 
    -10    (425,449)

 

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

 

Detail of biological assets pledged as security

 

As of December 31, 2024, there were no forestry plantations pledged as security.

 

Detail of biological assets with restricted ownership

 

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

 

No significant government grants have been received.

 

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December 31, 2024

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

 

Current and non-current biological assets

 

As of the date of these consolidated financial statements, the current and non-current biological assets were as follows:

 

   12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Current   315,500    370,957 
Non-current   2,747,894    2,651,622 
Total   3,063,394    3,022,579 

 

Reconciliation of carrying amount of biological assets

 

   12-31-2024 
Movement  Current   Non-current   Total 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Opening balance   370,957    2,651,622    3,022,579 
Changes in real incurred cost   16,970    149,293    166,263 
Additions through acquisition   -    380,414    380,414 
Increases (decreases) due to business combination   -    21,880    21,880 
Sales   (27)   (6,481)   (6,508)
Harvest   (140,381)   -    (140,381)
Increases (decreases) in foreign exchange   (4,268)   (58,983)   (63,251)
Loss of forest due to fires   -    (25,633)   (25,633)
Transfers from non-current to current   161,646    (161,646)   - 
Other increases (decreases)   -    (258)   (258)
Changes in fair value   (72,427)   (53,021)   (125,448)
Gain (losses) arising from changes in fair value minus sale costs   -    117,316    117,316 
Sales   -    (7,946)   (7,946)
Harvest   (241,617)   -    (241,617)
Increases (decreases) in foreign exchange   (6,739)   13,219    6,480 
Loss of forest due to fires   -    715    715 
Transfers from non-current to current   175,929    (175,929)   - 
Other increases (decreases)   -    (396)   (396)
Total changes   (55,457)   96,272    40,815 
Closing balance   315,500    2,747,894    3,063,394 

 

 

   12-31-2023 
Movement  Current   Non-current   Total 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Opening balance   330,435    2,864,935    3,195,370 
Changes in real incurred cost   910    158,489    159,399 
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   279    14,638    14,917 
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   39,612    (371,802)   (332,190)
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)
Increases (decreases) in foreign exchange   (4,311)   5,401    1,090 
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.

 

At the year ended December 31, 2023, a forest fire loss net of insurance compensation of ThU.S.$ 17,191 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 December 31, 2024, a forest loss of ThU.S.$ 2,841 was recognized for fires in Chile.

 

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December 31, 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 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.

 

Detail information of disbursements related to the environment

 

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

 

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      Disbursements undertaken 2023  Committed Disbursements 
12-31-2024  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   104   Assets  Properties, plants and equipments   1,222    2025 
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    2025 
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   2,516   Assets  Properties, plants and equipments   5,070    2025 
Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A.  Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future  In process   4,256   Assets  Properties, plants and equipments   8,816    2025 
Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A.  Environmental improvement studies  In process   16,822   Expense  Operating costs   -    2025 
Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A.  Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future  In process   17,365   Expense  Operating costs   -    2025 
Arauco do Brasil S.A.  Environmental improvement studies  In process   1,799   Assets  Properties, plants and equipments   270    2025 
Arauco Argentina S.A.  Investment projects for the control and management of hazardous liquids and water energy optimization of industrial plants  In process   -   Assets  Properties, plants and equipments   553    2025 
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   223   Expense  Operating costs   127    2025 
Forestal Arauco S.A.  Environmental improvement studies  In process   2,372   Expense  Operating costs   1,881    2025 
Maderas Arauco S.A.  Investment projects for the control and management of hazardous liquids and water energy optimization of industrial plants  In process   496   Expense  Operating costs   41    2025 
Celulosa y Energía Punta Pereira S.A.  Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future  In process   150   Assets  Properties, plants and equipments   2,500    2025 
Arauco Industria de México, S.A. de C.V.  Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future  In process   803   Expense  Operating costs   -    2025 
Arauco North America, Inc  Investment projects for the control and management of hazardous liquids and water energy optimization of industrial plants  Finished   3,249   Assets  Properties, plants and equipments   -    2024 
Arauco North America, Inc  Investment projects for the control and management of gas emissions from industrial process  Finished   368   Assets  Properties, plants and equipments   -    2024 
      TOTAL   50,523          20,991      

 

      Disbursements undertaken 2023  Committed Disbursements 
12-31-2023  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   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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Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

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 were 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 did 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.”

 

On July 16, 2024, Arauco transferred all shares and interests held in Arauco Florestal Arapotí S.A., Arauco Forest Brasil S.A., Empreendimentos Florestais Santa Cruz Ltda. and Florestal Vale do Corisco S.A., entities owning assets primarily located in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The sale price, which amounted to ThU.S.$ 1,168,161, amount that was fully paid on that date. Subsequently, on October 17, 2024, an additional payment of ThU.S.$ 4,613 due to customary price adjustments at the transaction’s closing. The total amount received by Arauco after taxes was ThU.S.$ 971,097, which generated a profit of ThU.S.$ 209,497 after taxes.

 

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:

 

  12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
Assets classified as held for sale  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Cash and cash equivalents   -    9,852 
Other non-financial assets   -    5,113 
Trade and other receivables   -    2,879 
Inventories   -    13,780 
Biological assets   -    281,823 
Tax assets   -    1,348 
Intangible assets other tan goodwill   -    115 
Property, plant and equiment   3,767    68,040 
Right of use assets   -    17,308 
Investments accounted using the equity method   -    29,102 
Assets classified as held for sale (*)   3,767    429,360 
(*)Of the ThU.S.$ 429,360 as of December 31, 2023, only ThU.S.$ 180 correspond to assets other than the sale operation that will be carried out by the Brazilian companies.

 

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

 

   12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
Liabilities classified as held for sale  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Other non-financial liabilities   -    1,040 
Trade and other payables   -    7,834 
Tax liabilities   -    3,430 
Lease liabilities   -    18,795 
Payables and other accounts payables   -    1 
Other provisions   -    822 
Deferred tax liabilities   -    67,406 
Liabilities classified as held for sale   -    99,328 

 

As of December 31, 2023, the Company recognized net deferred tax assets of ThU.S.$ 78,061 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 represented of a credit to earnings for 2024 of ThU.S.$ 57,110 (charge of ThU.S.$ 57,110 as of December 31, 2023) and a debit to conversion reserves of ThU.S.$ 135,171 (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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Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

NOTE 23. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

23.1 Classification

 

Arauco's financial instruments as of December 31, 2024 and 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  12-31-2024   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)   70,330    70,330    132,869    132,869 
Derivative   31    31    61    61 
Mutual funds (1)   70,299    70,299    132,808    132,808 
                     
Financial assets at amortized cost   2,165,579    2,165,579    1,558,929    1,558,929 
Cash and cash equivalents   1,001,261    1,001,261    437,200    437,200 
Cash   642,111    642,111    338,033    338,033 
Time deposits   359,150    359,150    99,167    99,167 
Accounts receivable (net)   1,120,442    1,120,442    1,106,403    1,106,403 
Trade receivables   898,717    898,717    688,134    688,134 
Lease receivable   67,687    67,687    80,925    80,925 
Sundry debtors   20,206    20,206    18,320    18,320 
Other receivables   70,367    70,367    248,217    248,217 
Prepayments   63,465    63,465    70,807    70,807 
Accounts receivable from related parties   10,159    10,159    2,616    2,616 
Other financial assets (2)   33,717    33,717    12,710    12,710 
                     
Hedging assets   8,959    8,959    41,044    41,044 
                     
Financial liabilities at amortized cost (3)   7,414,740    6,799,888    7,896,442    7,227,349 
Bonds issued denominated in U.S. dollars   2,898,249    2,638,226    3,402,747    2,936,324 
Bonds issued denominated in U.F. (4)   1,819,427    1,404,819    1,594,291    1,323,194 
Bank borrowings in U.S. dollars   626,169    673,243    878,793    933,723 
Bank borrowings in other currencies   524,854    537,559    620,258    633,755 
Lease liabilities   727,990    727,990    559,382    559,382 
Trade and other payables   781,281    781,281    811,032    811,032 
Accounts payable to related parties   36,770    36,770    29,939    29,939 
                     
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss   12    12    498    498 
                     
Hedging liabilities   201,906    201,906    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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Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

23.2 Fair value hierarchy of financial assets and liabilities

 

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

 

  12-31-2024   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   31    -    31    - 
Mutual Funds   70,299    70,299    -    - 
                     
Hedging assets   8,959    -    8,959    - 
                     

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

   12    -    12    - 
Hedging liabilities   201,906    -    201,906    - 

 

   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 consolidated financial statements, there have been no transfers between the different hierarchy levels.

 

23.3 Explanation of the valuation of financial instruments.

 

Cash and cash equivalent and accounts receivable

 

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

 

Derivative financial instruments

 

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.

 

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December 31, 2024

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

 

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.

 

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

 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation between the financial liabilities and the consolidated statements of financial position as of December 31, 2024 and 2023:

 

   12-31-2024 
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   19,739    67,522    87,261    768,767    711,705    3,149,943    4,630,415    4,717,676 
Bank borrowings   28,154    220,673    248,827    728,289    173,907    -    902,196    1,151,023 
Swap and Forward   12,817    -    12,817    189,101    -    -    189,101    201,918 
Total other financial liabilities (a)   60,710    288,195    348,905    1,686,157    885,612    3,149,943    5,721,712    6,070,617 

 

 

   12-31-2024 
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   15,116    40,735    55,851    104,578    70,490    497,071    672,139    727,990 
Total lease liabilities (b)   15,116    40,735    55,851    104,578    70,490    497,071    672,139    727,990 

 

 

   12-31-2024 
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   741,847    4,124    745,971    35,310    -    -    35,310    781,281 
Accounts payable to related companies   10,563    -    10,563    13,655    7,581    4,971    26,207    36,770 
Total accounts payable (c)   752,410    4,124    756,534    48,965    7,581    4,971    61,517    818,051 
Total financial liabilities (a) + (b) + (c)   828,236    333,054    1,161,290    1,839,700    963,683    3,651,985    6,455,368    7,616,658 

 

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

 

   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 

 

23.4 Derivative instruments

 

Hedging instruments recorded as of December 31, 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 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 consolidated statement of changes in equity as other comprehensive income or the 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 consolidated statements of financial position as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, is presented below:

 

Financial instruments 

12-31-2024

Fair value

ThU.S.$

  

12-31-2023

Fair value

ThU.S.$

 
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss   31    61 
Derivatives (1)   31    61 
           
Hedging assets   8,959    41,044 
Derivatives (1)   861    7,533 
Cross Currency Swaps (2)   8,098    33,511 
           
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss   (12)   (498)
Derivatives (1)   (12)   (498)
           
Hedging liabilities   (201,906)   (107,506)
Derivatives (1)   (17,275)   (1,201)
Cross currency swaps (2)   (184,631)   (106,305)
(1)Includes HFO swap, forward, NDF and IRS from Chile, USA, Argentina and Uruguay tables.
(2)Includes cross currency swaps from Chile.

 

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December 31, 2024

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 December 31, 2024 and 2023:

 

Cross currency swaps

 

Cross currency swaps to cover the exposure to the exchange rate risk generated from bonds denominated in U.F.

 

                      12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
Bond   Institution  Amount U.S.$   Amount U.F.   Starting date  Ending date  

fair value

ThU.S.$

  

fair value

ThU.S.$

 
F   BCI   17,500,011    454,545   10-30-2021   10-30-2029    757    2,400 
F   Scotiabank   17,521,026    454,545   10-30-2021   10-30-2029    922    2,673 
F   Banco de Chile   17,262,302    454,545   4-30-2019   10-30-2029    493    1,998 
F   BCI   17,444,744    454,545   4-30-2023   10-30-2029    425    1,922 
F   BCI   17,466,559    454,545   4-30-2023   10-30-2029    407    1,901 
F   BCI   17,100,708    454,545   4-30-2023   10-30-2029    722    2,273 
F   BCI   17,262,300    454,545   4-30-2023   10-30-2029    579    2,104 
P   BCI   28,000,019    727,272   11-15-2021   11-15-2032    1,561    4,019 
P   BCI   27,997,657    727,272   11-15-2021   11-15-2032    2,232    4,861 
P   Itau   30,843,030    727,272   11-15-2023   11-15-2032    (2,055)   (407)
P   Santander   60,731,198    1,454,545   11-15-2023   11-15-2032    (4,577)   (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    (4,946)   - 
R   Deutsche   42,870,394    1,000,000   4-1-2024   4-1-2035    (4,660)   - 
R   JP Morgan   42,870,394    1,000,000   4-1-2024   4-1-2035    (4,171)   - 
R   Deutsche   43,185,224    1,000,000   4-1-2024   4-1-2035    (4,694)   - 
R   JP Morgan   43,277,070    1,000,000   4-1-2024   4-1-2035    (4,845)   - 
S   Santander   201,340,031    5,000,000   11-15-2016   11-15-2026    (4,962)   8,946 
W   Goldman Sachs   40,521,750    1,000,000   10-10-2018   10-10-2028    (2,337)   (129)
W   Scotiabank   40,537,926    1,000,000   10-10-2018   10-10-2028    (2,392)   (154)
W   Goldman Sachs   40,066,555    1,000,000   10-10-2018   10-10-2028    (1,818)   414 
X   Santander   118,400,504    3,000,000   10-10-2018   10-10-2038    (13,392)   (6,778)
X   Santander   97,971,786    2,500,000   10-10-2018   10-10-2038    (10,876)   (5,358)
Y   JP Morgan   89,387,460    2,000,000   4-10-2023   4-10-2032    (13,808)   (9,435)
Z   Santander   90,274,363    2,000,000   4-10-2023   4-10-2032    (15,414)   (10,687)
Z   Banco de Chile   44,572,044    1,000,000   4-10-2023   4-10-2032    (6,367)   (4,135)
Z   JP Morgan   44,572,044    1,000,000   4-10-2023   4-10-2032    (6,536)   (4,290)
Z   JP Morgan   44,559,642    1,000,000   4-10-2023   4-10-2032    (6,244)   (3,962)
AB   BCI   43,724,036    1,000,000   5-15-2023   5-15-2033    (5,475)   (3,116)
AB   BCI   43,709,927    1,000,000   5-15-2023   5-15-2033    (5,142)   (2,744)
AB   BCI   43,762,973    1,000,000   5-15-2023   5-15-2033    (5,278)   (2,893)
AB   Banco de Chile   43,601,403    1,000,000   5-15-2023   5-15-2033    (4,983)   (2,534)
AB   Itau   43,654,189    1,000,000   5-15-2023   5-15-2033    (4,778)   (2,581)
                          (131,652)   (33,992)

 

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

 

                  12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
Institution  Amount U.S.$   Amount EUR   Starting date  Ending date  

fair value

ThU.S.$

  

fair value

ThU.S.$

 
Santander   69,805,992    58,823,529   6-15-2021   12-15-2029    (9,494)   (8,173)
Banco de Chile   34,902,941    29,411,765   6-15-2021   12-15-2029    (4,243)   (3,640)
MUFG   69,805,882    58,823,529   6-15-2021   12-15-2029    (8,974)   (7,729)
JP Morgan   139,611,765    117,647,059   6-15-2021   12-15-2029    (17,682)   (15,392)
HSBC   34,902,941    29,411,765   6-15-2021   12-15-2029    (4,488)   (3,868)
                      (44,881)   (38,802)

 

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

 

Forward

 

Non-Delivery Forward (NDF) to cover the exposure to exchange rate risk in Brazilian real currency (BRL), in relation to payments associated with the Sucuriú project.

 

      Amount         

12-31-2024

fair value

  

12-31-2023

fair value

 
Exchange rate  Institution 

ThU.S.$

   Starting date  Ending date  ThU.S.$  ThU.S.$ 
BRLUSD  JP Morgan   50,000,000   11-12-2024   18-02-2025    (1,119)   - 
BRLUSD  Santander Chile   43,000,000   11-12-2024   18-02-2025    (1,106)   - 
BRLUSD  Bank of America   73,000,000   11-12-2024   26-03-2025    (1,773)   - 
BRLUSD  HSBC Bank   70,000,000   13-12-2024   15-05-2025    (1,732)   - 
BRLUSD  SMBC   73,000,000   13-12-2024   25-06-2025    (1,897)   - 
BRLUSD  MUFG   50,000,000   16-12-2024   18-08-2025    (999)   - 
BRLUSD  Santander Chile   48,000,000   16-12-2024   18-08-2025    (854)   - 
BRLUSD  Bank of America   50,000,000   17-12-2024   24-09-2025    (237)   - 
BRLUSD  JP Morgan   44,000,000   17-12-2024   24-09-2025    5    - 
BRLUSD  Santander Chile   50,000,000   18-12-2024   17-11-2025    (223)   - 
BRLUSD  JP Morgan   50,000,000   18-12-2024   17-11-2025    (95)   - 
BRLUSD  HSBC Bank   29,000,000   18-12-2024   17-11-2025    (66)   - 
BRLUSD  SMBC   50,000,000   19-12-2024   17-12-2025    631    - 
BRLUSD  JP Morgan   50,000,000   19-12-2024   17-12-2025    (120)   - 
BRLUSD  Bank of America   21,000,000   19-12-2024   17-12-2025    (72)   - 
BRLUSD  MUFG   50,000,000   20-12-2024   19-02-2026    (934)   - 
BRLUSD  Mizuho   50,000,000   20-12-2024   19-02-2026    (1,017)   - 
BRLUSD  Mizuho   19,000,000   20-12-2024   19-02-2026    (433)   - 
BRLUSD  MUFG   50,000,000   23-12-2024   25-03-2026    (456)   - 
BRLUSD  Mizuho   50,000,000   23-12-2024   25-03-2026    (496)   - 
BRLUSD  SMBC   28,000,000   23-12-2024   25-03-2026    (187)   - 
BRLUSD  Santander Chile   50,000,000   26-12-2024   15-05-2026    (90)   - 
BRLUSD  BNP Paribas   50,000,000   26-12-2024   15-05-2026    (253)   - 
BRLUSD  BNP Paribas   36,000,000   26-12-2024   15-05-2026    (226)   - 
BRLUSD  MUFG   50,000,000   27-12-2024   24-06-2026    (60)   - 
BRLUSD  BNP Paribas   50,000,000   27-12-2024   24-06-2026    82    - 
BRLUSD  Mizuho   32,000,000   27-12-2024   24-06-2026    12    - 
                    (13,715)   - 

 

23.4.2. Uruguay

 

Forward

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 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 

12-31-2024

notional

ThU.S.$

  

12-31-2024

fair value

ThU.S.$

  

12-31-2023

notional

ThU.S.$

  

12-31-2023

fair value

ThU.S.$

 
UYUUSD  HSBC - Uruguay   -    -    8,490    292 
UYUUSD  Citibank U.K.   1,450    41    5,550    163 
UYUUSD  Itaú - Uruguay   1,150    23    10,555    358 
UYUUSD  Banco de la República Oriental de Uruguay   -    -    1,920    107 
UYUUSD  HSBC - Uruguay   10,245    (880)   -    - 
UYUUSD  Citibank U.K.   1,350    (27)   -    - 
UYUUSD  Itaú - Uruguay   11,395    (703)   2,300    (7)
UYUUSD  Banco de la República Oriental de Uruguay   3,825    (166)   -    - 
UYUUSD  JPMorgan Chase Bank U.K.   4,620    (348)   -    - 
EURUSD  Itaú - Uruguay   -    -    299    14 
EURUSD  Santander - Uruguay   -    -    916    10 
            (2,060)        937 

 

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

 

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 December 31, 2024 and 2023, are detailed below:

 

Commodity  Institution 

12-31-2024

notional

ThU.S.$

  

12-31-2024

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.   970    31    734    43 
Fuel Oil N°6  DNB Bank ASA   539    11    331    9 
Fuel Oil N°6  BNP Paribas   2,000    56    531    19 
Fuel Oil N°6  JP Morgan - N.A.   2,777    (149)   3,523    (353)
Fuel Oil N°6  DNB Bank ASA   4,181    (232)   6,874    (530)
Fuel Oil N°6  BNP Paribas   4,761    (337)   3,580    (313)
            (620)        (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).

 

             

12-31-2024

fair value

  

12-31-2023

fair value

 
Institution  Amount ThU.S.$   Starting date  Ending date   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
JP Morgan - N.A.   70,000,000   4-28-2020   3-28-2024    -    2,234 
Goldman Sachs N.A.   70,000,000   4-28-2020   3-28-2024    -    2,109 
JP Morgan - N.A.   70,000,000   4-28-2020   3-28-2024    -    2,236 
                 -    6,579 

 

23.4.4. Argentina

 

Forward

 

As of December 31, 2024, Arauco through its subsidiary in Argentina does not maintain current forward contracts. As of December 31, 2023, the valuation of this instrument is shown below:

 

                 

12-31-2024

fair value

  

12-31-2023

fair value

 
Exchange rate  Institution   Amount ThU.S.$   Starting date  Ending date   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
ARSUSD   HSBC    5,000   11-29-2023   1-31-2024    -    (496)
                      -    (496)

 

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December 31, 2024

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

 

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 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 December 31, 2024 and 2023, there are provisions for impairment for ThU.S.$ 13,297 and ThU.S.$ 12,473, respectively.

 

   12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Financial assets at amortized cost   2,165,579    1,558,929 
Cash and cash equivalents (Mutual Funds not included)   1,001,261    437,200 
Cash   642,111    338,033 
Time deposits   359,150    99,167 
Accounts receivables (net)   1,130,601    1,109,019 
Trade receivables   898,717    688,134 
Lease receivable   67,687    80,925 
Sundry debtors   20,206    18,320 
Other receivables   70,367    248,217 
Prepayments   63,465    70,807 
Accounts receivable from related parties   10,159    2,616 
Other financial assets (*)   33,717    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.

 

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

 

   12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Cash and cash equivalents   1,071,560    570,008 
U.S. dollars   668,888    310,108 
Euro   8,754    6,532 
Brazilian real   117,848    30,402 
Argentine pesos   12,642    58,592 
Mexican pesos   40,128    26,439 
Other currencies   11,794    3,149 
Chilean pesos   211,506    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.

 

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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 December 31, 2024 and 2023:

 

   12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Trade and other current receivables   1,054,707    997,902 
U.S. dollars   815,884    711,883 
Euros   28,149    30,330 
Brazilian real   38,327    67,137 
Argentine pesos   26,569    19,916 
Mexican pesos   33,704    34,234 
Other currencies   1,077    640 
Chilean pesos   92,401    115,907 
U.F.   18,596    17,855 
           
Accounts receivable from related parties, current   10,159    2,616 
U.S. dollars   5,646    - 
Argentine pesos   1,812    174 
Chilean pesos   2,701    2,442 
           
Trade and other non-current receivables   65,735    108,501 
U.S. dollars   2,784    20,613 
Brazilian real   9,891    21,614 
Argentine pesos   458    - 
Chilean pesos   1,505    1,889 
U.F.   51,097    64,385 

 

23.6 Financial liabilities

 

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

 

Financial liabilities  12-31-2024
ThU.S.$
   12-31-2023
ThU.S.$
 
Total financial liabilities   7,616,658    8,004,446 
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss   12    498 
Hedging liabilities   201,906    107,506 
Financial liabilities at amortized cost   7,414,740    7,896,442 

 

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December 31, 2024

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

 

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

 

  

12-31-2024

ThU.S.$

  

12-31-2023

ThU.S.$

 
Bank borrowings - current portion   108,645    304,830 
Bonds issued - current portion   87,261    89,970 
Total   195,906    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 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.

 

      12-31-2024   12-31-2023   12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
     ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
   Currency  Amortized cost   Fair value 
Total financial liabilities   7,414,740    7,896,442    6,799,888    7,227,349 
Bonds issued  U.S. dollar   2,898,249    3,402,747    2,638,226    2,936,324 
Bonds issued  U.F.   1,819,427    1,594,291    1,404,819    1,323,194 
Bank borrowings  U.S. dollar   626,169    878,793    673,243    933,723 
Bank borrowings  Euro   323,417    414,428    336,122    427,925 
Bank borrowings  Other currencies   201,437    205,830    201,437    205,830 
Lease liabilities  U.F.   21,494    31,797    21,494    31,797 
Lease liabilities  Chilean pesos   65,820    33,489    65,820    33,489 
Lease liabilities  Real   504,213    364,011    504,213    364,011 
Lease liabilities  Mexican pesos   1,107    3,540    1,107    3,540 
Lease liabilities  U.S. dollar   133,934    126,199    133,934    126,199 
Lease liabilities  Euro   408    150    408    150 
Lease liabilities  Other currencies   1,014    196    1,014    196 
Trade and other payables  U.S. dollar   212,689    173,681    212,689    173,681 
Trade and other payables  Euro   21,414    18,933    21,414    18,933 
Trade and other payables  Brazilian real   81,662    98,198    81,662    98,198 
Trade and other payables  Argentine pesos   47,373    46,403    47,373    46,403 
Trade and other payables  Mexican pesos   24,199    18,336    24,199    18,336 
Trade and other payables  Other currencies   16,411    14,609    16,411    14,609 
Trade and other payables  Chilean pesos   339,388    399,338    339,388    399,338 
Trade and other payables  U.F.   38,145    41,534    38,145    41,534 
Accounts payable to related parties  U.S. dollar   26,633    15,400    26,633    15,400 
Accounts payable to related parties  Brazilian real   3,007    -    3,007    - 
Accounts payable to related parties  Chilean pesos   7,130    14,539    7,130    14,539 

 

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

 

   12-31-2024 
   ThU.S.$ 
   Current   Non-current   Total 
Other financial liabilities   336,088    5,532,611    5,868,699 
Lease liabilities   55,851    672,139    727,990 
Trade and other payables   745,971    35,310    781,281 
Accounts payable to related parties   10,563    26,207    36,770 
Total financial liabilities at amortized cost   1,148,473    6,266,267    7,414,740 

 

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December 31, 2024

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

 

   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 consolidated statements of comprehensive income:

 

   January – December 
   2024   2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Opening balance   (64,952)   (10,112)
Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, before tax   27,762    (72,816)
Recycle of cash flow hedges to profit or loss   (6,747)   (1,634)
Income tax relating to cash flow hedges of other comprehensive income   (6,075)   19,610 
Closing balance   (50,012)   (64,952)

 

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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December 31, 2024

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

 

23.9.3 Quantitative information on capital management

 

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

 

   12-31-2024   12-31-2023 

Interest

 

Debt level

Instrument  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$  coverage >= 2,0x   (1) <= 1,2x
Domestic bonds   1,819,427    1,594,291  N/R   a
Term loan credit   273,686    272,664  a   a
RCF credit (2)   -    225,040  a   a
Term loan credit (3)   212,301    -  a   a
Term loan credit (3)   -    212,619  a   a
Syndicate ECA   323,417    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).
(2)In July 2024, Arauco paid the RCF drawn for MUS$ 225 with maturity in February 2025. Subsequently, during September 2024, a new RCF was subscribed with a maximum amount of MUS$ 450 with maturity in 2027, which replaced the RCF that was valid. As of the date of publication of these financial statements, the new line mentioned above has not been drawn.
(3)In March 2024, our subsidiary Arauco North America, Inc. signed a Term Loan with a group of banks, for a total of MUS$210, where Arauco acts as guarantor. The structure of this loan is for three years and a single capital payment at the end of that period. During that same month, our subsidiary Arauco North America, Inc. fully prepaid its 2017 committed line of credit loan (for which Arauco acted as guarantor), for a total of MUS$ 210 plus accrued interest, which was due on the April 28, 2024.

 

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

 

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

 

   12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Equity   8,723,715    8,009,029 
Bank borrowings   1,151,023    1,499,051 
Lease liabilities   727,990    559,382 
Bonds issued   4,717,676    4,997,038 
Capitalization   15,320,404    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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December 31, 2024

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

 

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.

 

   12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Current receivables          
           
Trade receivables   898,681    688,098 
Lease receivable   17,247    16,314 
Sundry debtors   9,531    8,615 
Other receivables   68,459    222,945 
Prepayments   60,789    61,930 
Net subtotal   1,054,707    997,902 
           
Trade receivables   908,241    696,226 
Lease receivable   17,247    16,314 
Sundry debtors   11,056    10,464 
Other receivables   69,463    223,956 
Prepayments   60,789    61,930 
Gross subtotal   1,066,796    1,008,890 
           
Provision for doubtful trade receivables   9,560    8,128 
Provision for doubtful lease receivable   -    - 
Provision for doubtful sundry debtors   1,525    1,849 
Provision for doubtful other receivables   1,004    1,011 
Subtotal bad debt   12,089    10,988 
           
Non-current receivables          
           
Trade receivables   36    36 
Lease receivable   50,440    64,611 
Sundry debtors   10,675    9,705 
Other receivables   1,908    25,272 
Prepayments   2,676    8,877 
Net subtotal   65,735    108,501 
           
Trade receivables   1,244    1,521 
Lease receivable   50,440    64,611 
Sundry debtors   10,675    9,705 
Other receivables   1,908    25,272 
Prepayments   2,676    8,877 
Gross subtotal   66,943    109,986 
           
Provision for doubtful trade receivables   1,208    1,485 
Provision for doubtful lease receivable   -    - 
Provision for doubtful sundry debtors   -    - 
Provision for doubtful other receivables   -    - 
Subtotal bad debt   1,208    1,485 

 

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

 

The Credit and Collections Sub-management, 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 December 31, 2024, Arauco’s balance for commercial debtors was ThU.S.$ 909,485 of which, according to the agreed sales conditions, 42.01% corresponded to sales on credit (open account), 57.05% to sales with letters of credit and 0.94% to other types of sales. The client with the largest Open Account debt represented 2.99% of the total accounts receivable as of that date.

 

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

 

December 31, 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   1,472    759    198    25    54    17    5    10    8    37    2,585 
ThU.S.$   866,818    34,456    1,922    716    50    31    8    53    151    5,280    909,485 
%   95.31%   3.78%   0.21%   0.08%   0.01%   0.00%   0.00%   0.01%   0.02%   0.58%   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 IFRS 9 using the simplified method to determine the provision for expected credit losses of its commercial debtors, corresponding to accounts receivable from customers with credit line. The applied model is based on a scoring system that provides a score to each customer, which considers different variables such as country risk, payment behavior and financial condition of the debtor, among others, thus assigning a probability of default to each customer for the next 12 months. This factor is applied to the balance receivable of each debtor, determining the provision for expected credit losses.

 

  

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ThU.S.$

  

12-31-2023

ThU.S.$

 
Letters of credit   518,872    308,161 
Credit line   382,117    378,921 
Others   8,496    10,665 
Total trade receivables   909,485    697,747 
Total allowance for doubtful accounts   (10,768)   (9,613)
Total net trade receivables   898,717    688,134 

 

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 customer shall be analyzed on a case-by-case basis and subjected to the approval of the Corporate Finance Management. 

 

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Regarding the loss allowance for trade receivables and others, below we provide detail for the movements as of December 31, 2024 and 2023:

 

   12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Opening loss allowance as at January 1   12,473    7,960 
Increase due to impairment loss   2,840    3,507 
Increase due to business combination   -    2,043 
Used impairment   (86)   - 
Unused impairment reversed   (1,587)   (1,037)
Increase (decrease) due to exchange differences   (343)   - 
Closing balance   13,297    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 given to each customer. The approval or rejection of a credit limit for all term sales is carried out by different credit committees, which report to the Corporate Finance Management. The regulations and procedures applicable for the correct control and risk management over the sales on credit are ruled by the Credit Policy defined for the Arauco group.

 

Arauco’s policy is to take out insurance to cover the sales of companies Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A., Maderas Arauco S.A., Forestal Arauco S.A., Arauco Argentina S.A., Arauco do Brasil S.A., Arauco Industria de Paneis S.A., Arauco Europe Coöperatief U.A., Araucomex S.A. de C.V., Arauco Industria de México, S.A. de C.V., Arauco Perú S.A., Arauco North America, Inc y Arauco Canada Ltd.

 

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, 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.$ 121,342, effective as of December 31, 2024. The procedure for guarantees is regulated by Arauco’s Policy on Guarantees, whose purpose is to control their accounting, due date and custody.

 

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.

 

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

 

In summary, debt with term sale with credit line covered by the various insurance policies and guarantees amounts to 97.01% and, therefore, Arauco’s portfolio exposure amounts to 2.99%.

 

Secured open accounts receivable  ThU.S.$   % 
Total open accounts receivable   384,933    100.00%
Secured receivables (*)   373,410    97.01%
Unsecured receivables   11,523    2.99%
(*)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 Arauco, is 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.

 

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.

 

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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 December 31, 2024 and 2023.

 

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

 

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December 31, 2024  Maturity   Total         
            Up to 3   3 to 12   1 to 2   2 to 3   3 to 4   4 to 5   More than       Non       
           months   months   Years   years   years   years   5 years   Current   current   Effective    
Tax ID  Name  Currency  Bank borrowings  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   rate   Nominal rate 
93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.S. dollar  Bank of Nova Scotia   -    19,577    293,504    -    -    -    -    19,577    293,504    7.05%   1.75% + Sofr 6m 
93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  Euros  BNP paribas / ECA   -    71,045    70,330    69,607    68,888    68,163    -    71,045    276,988    1.10%    Fixed 1.06% 
-  TecVerde Engenharia S.A.  Brazilian real  Banco Regional de Desenvolvimento do Extremo Sul   23    69    69    -    -    -    -    92    69    5.22%    Fixed 5.10% 
-  TecVerde Engenharia S.A.  Brazilian real  Santander   -    -    2,899    -    -    -    -    -    2,899    14.19%   CDI + 2.66% 
   Zona Franca Punta Pereira S.A.  U.S. dollar  Banco República Oriental del Uruguay   -    7,663    -    -    -    -    -    7,663    -    4.38%   Fixed 4.38% 
-  Zona Franca Punta Pereira S.A.  U.S. dollar  Banco República Oriental del Uruguay   -    7,621    -    -    -    -    -    7,621    -    4.28%   Fixed 4.28% 
-  Eufores S.A.  U.S. dollar  BBVA   -    9,711    -    -    -    -    -    9,711    -    4.50%   Fixed 4.50% 
-  Eufores S.A.  U.S. dollar  Banco República Oriental del Uruguay   -    28,097    -    -    -    -    -    28,097    -    4.38%   Fixed 4.38% 
-  Stora Enso Uruguay S.A.  U.S. dollar  Banco República Oriental del Uruguay   -    2,554    -    -    -    -    -    2,554    -    4.38%   Fixed 4.38% 
-  Eufores S.A.  U.S. dollar  ITAU   -    12,257    -    -    -    -    -    12,257    -    4.50%   Fixed 4.50% 
-  Eufores S.A.  U.S. dollar  Banco República Oriental del Uruguay   -    11,178    -    -    -    -    -    11,178    -    4.28%   Fixed 4.28% 
-  Eufores S.A.  U.S. dollar  Santander   -    33,229    -    -    -    -    -    33,229    -    4.50%   Fixed 4.50% 
-  Eufores S.A.  U.S. dollar  Scotiabank   -    5,109    -    -    -    -    -    5,109    -    4.66%   Fixed 4.66% 
-  Arauco do Brasil S.A.  Brazilian real  Itaú Unibanco S.A.   26    28    431    -    -    -    -    54    431    13.90%   CDI + 1.75% 
-  Arauco do Brasil S.A.  Brazilian real  Banco Safra S.A.   836    818    1,543    1,397    1,255    574    -    1,654    4,769    13.55%   CDI + 1.40% 
-  Arauco do Brasil S.A.  Brazilian real  Banco Safra S.A.   5,656    5,437    10,232    9,274    8,352    3,818    -    11,093    31,676    13.55%   CDI + 1.40% 
-  Arauco do Brasil S.A.  Brazilian real  Itaú Unibanco S.A.   2,394    2,629    5,158    13,190    19,756    17,670    -    5,023    55,774    13.10%   CDI + 0.95% 
-  Arauco Celulose do Brasil S.A.  Brazilian real  Itaú Unibanco S.A.   3,613    3,854    60,315    -    -    -    -    7,467    60,315    13.77%   CDI + 1.62% 
-  Arauco Celulose do Brasil S.A.  Brazilian real  Banco BTG Pactual S.A.   16,028    1,825    16,172    14,340    -    -    -    17,853    30,512    13.71%   CDI + 1.56% 
-  Arauco Celulose do Brasil S.A.  Brazilian real  Banco Safra S.A.   -    9,919    8,871    -    -    -    -    9,919    8,871    13.70%   CDI + 1.55% 
-  Arauco Argentina S.A.  U.S. dollar  Banco Industrial y Comercial de China   351    -    -    -    -    -    -    351    -    16.50%   Fixed 16.50% 
-  Arauco Argentina S.A.  U.S. dollar  Banco Industrial y Comercial de China   445    -    -    -    -    -    -    445    -    15.65%   Fixed 15.65% 
-  Arauco Argentina S.A.  U.S. dollar  Banco Industrial y Comercial de China   674    -    -    -    -    -    -    674    -    15.00%   Fixed 15% 
-  Arauco Argentina S.A.  U.S. dollar  Banco Industrial y Comercial de China   874    -    -    -    -    -    -    874    -    15.00%   Fixed 15% 
-  Arauco Argentina S.A.  U.S. dollar  Banco Industrial y Comercial de China   338    -    -    -    -    -    -    338    -    12.50%   Fixed 12.50% 
-  Arauco Argentina S.A.  U.S. dollar  Banco Industrial y Comercial de China   459    -    -    -    -    -    -    459    -    12.50%   Fixed 12.50% 
-  Arauco Argentina S.A.  U.S. dollar  Banco Industrial y Comercial de China   -    608    -    -    -    -    -    608    -    12.50%   Fixed 12.50% 
-  Arauco Argentina S.A.  U.S. dollar  Banco Industrial y Comercial de China   330    -    -    -    -    -    -    330    -    12.50%   Fixed 12.50% 
-  Arauco Argentina S.A.  U.S. dollar  Banco Industrial y Comercial de China   -    329    -    -    -    -    -    329    -    12.50%   Fixed 12.50% 
-  Arauco Argentina S.A.  U.S. dollar  Banco Industrial y Comercial de China   451    -    -    -    -    -    -    451    -    12.50%   Fixed 12.50% 
-  Arauco Argentina S.A.  U.S. dollar  BBVA   -    5,095    -    -    -    -    -    5,095    -    3.86%   Fixed 3.86% 
-  Arauco Argentina S.A.  U.S. dollar  Banco Galicia   -    5,086    -    -    -    -    -    5,086    -    3.50%   Fixed 3.50% 
-  Arauco Argentina S.A.  U.S. dollar  BBVA   -    5,086    -    -    -    -    -    5,086    -    3.50%   Fixed 3.50% 
-  Arauco Argentina S.A.  U.S. dollar  Banco Galicia Más   -    5,074    -    -    -    -    -    5,074    -    3.00%   Fixed 3% 
-  Arauco North America, Inc.  U.S. dollar  Banco Itau Corpbanca - NY Branch   -    12,339    12,339    216,153    -    -    -    12,339    228,492    5.80%   1.55% + Sofr 6m 
         Total bank borrowings   32,498    266,237    481,863    323,961    98,251    90,225    -    298,735    994,300           

 

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CELULOSA ARAUCO Y CONSTITUCION S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 2024

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

 

December 31, 2024   Maturity   Total         
             Up to 3   3 to 12   1 to 2   2 to 3   3 to 4   4 to 5   More than 5       Non       
            months   months   years   years   years   years   years   Current   current   Effective   Nominal 
Tax ID  Name  Currency  Bonds   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   rate   Rate 
93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.F.  Barau-F     -    21,025    20,288    19,551    18,814    18,077    -    21,025    76,730    4.25%   4.21%
93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.F.  Barau-F     -    8,410    8,115    7,820    7,526    7,231    -    8,410    30,692    4.25%   4.21%
93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.F.  Barau-P    -    22,903    22,209    21,515    20,821    20,127    56,217    22,903    140,889    4.00%   3.96%
93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.F.  Barau-R    -    6,878    6,878    6,878    6,878    6,878    230,596    6,878    258,108    3.60%   3.57%
93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.F.  Barau-S    -    4,599    197,365    -    -    -    -    4,599    197,365    2.40%   2.39%
93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.F.  Barau-W    -    2,416    2,416    2,416    118,076    -    -    2,416    122,908    2.10%   2.09%
93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.F.  Barau-X    -    5,687    5,687    5,687    5,687    5,687    291,660    5,687    314,408    2.70%   2.68%
93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.F.  Barau-Y    -    2,372    2,372    2,372    2,372    2,372    81,851    2,372    91,339    3.10%   3.08%
93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.F.  Barau-Z    -    6,120    6,120    6,120    6,120    6,120    272,325    6,120    296,805    3.20%   3.17%
93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.F.  Barau-AB    -    6,120    6,120    6,120    6,120    6,120    290,685    6,120    315,165    3.20%   3.17%
93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.F.  Barau-AC    -    1,224    1,224    1,224    10,786    10,480    20,042    1,224    43,756    3.20%   3.20%
93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.F.  Barau-ae    -    10,674    10,674    10,674    10,674    10,674    507,095    10,674    549,791    3.10%   3.10%
93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.S. dollar  Yankee 2027    -    19,375    19,375    519,375    -    -    -    19,375    538,750    3.88%   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    796,000    22,000    884,000    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    510,625    -    21,250    574,375    4.25%   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    1,036,250    27,500    1,146,250    5.50%   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    510,500    21,000    594,500    4.20%   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    1,027,875    25,750    1,130,875    5.15%   5.15%
         Total    23,375    211,928    426,343    727,252    331,374    700,641    5,121,096    235,303    7,306,706           

 

December 31, 2024  Maturity   Total 
            Up to 3   3 to 12   1 to 2   2 to 3   3 to 4   4 to 5   More than 5       Non 
            months   months   years   years   years   years   years   Current   current 
Tax ID  Name  Currency  Underlying asset class  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
85.805.200-9  Forestal Arauco S.A.  U.F.  Motor vehicles   102    305    251    4    -    -    -    407    255 
85.805.200-9  Forestal Arauco S.A.  U.F.  Lands   607    -    384    384    384    384    5,755    607    7,291 
85.805.200-9  Forestal Arauco S.A.  U.S. dollar  Lands   60    180    240    240    240    -    -    240    720 
85.805.200-9  Forestal Arauco S.A.  U.F.  Plants and equipments   840    1,901    2,740    2,435    2,435    1,420    -    2,741    9,030 
85.805.200-9  Forestal Arauco S.A.  Chilean pesos  Plants and equipments   89    267    556    119    -    -    -    356    675 
-  Arauco Argentina S.A.  U.S. dollar  Buildings and constructions   38    -    -    -    -    -    -    38    - 
-  Arauco Argentina S.A.  U.S. dollar  Plants and equipments   344    440    626    553    553    553    4,516    784    6,801 
-  Arauco Argentina S.A.  U.S. dollar  Motor vehicles   210    288    165    -    -    -    -    498    165 
-  Novo Oeste Gestão de Ativos Florestais S.A.  Brazilian real  Buildings and constructions   1    2    2    -    -    -    -    3    2 
-  Arauco Industria de Paineis S.A.  Brazilian real  IT equipment   11    28    55    -    -    -    -    39    55 
-  Arauco do Brasil S.A.  Brazilian real  IT equipment   45    134    -    -    -    -    -    179    - 
-  Arauco do Brasil S.A.  Brazilian real  Buildings and constructions   26    81    109    109    109    -    -    107    327 
-  Arauco Celulose do Brasil S.A.  Brazilian real  Lands   6,357    26,653    44,174    40,450    40,454    40,454    706,942    33,010    872,474 
-  Arauco Celulose do Brasil S.A.  Brazilian real  Buildings and constructions   41    110    142    110    106    35    -    151    393 
-  Arauco Celulose do Brasil S.A.  Brazilian real  IT equipment   19    56    62    23    -    -    -    75    85 
-  Mahal Empreendimentos e Participações S.A.  Brazilian real  Lands   904    1,282    2,186    2,186    2,187    2,187    17,486    2,186    26,232 
-  Mahal Empreendimentos e Participações S.A.  Brazilian real  Buildings and constructions   1    2    2    -    -    -    -    3    2 
93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.F.  Buildings and constructions   398    1,195    1,595    1,595    1,595    -    -    1,593    4,785 
93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.F.  Motor vehicles   23    60    25    -    -    -    -    83    25 
93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.S. dollar  Plants and equipments   1,006    3,019    4,040    4,056    4,071    4,086    52,372    4,025    68,625 
93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  Chilean pesos  Motor vehicles   2,663    7,396    4,436    2,132    2,132    1,599    -    10,059    10,299 
93.458.000-1  Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.  U.S. dollar  Motor vehicles   433    1,299    1,732    1,732    1,732    509    -    1,732    5,705 
-  Arauco North America, Inc.  U.S. dollar  Buildings and constructions   64    199    395    347    651    729    4,245    263    6,367 
-  Arauco North America, Inc.  U.S. dollar  Motor vehicles   527    1,367    618    121    37    -    -    1,894    776 
-  Arauco Canada Limited  Canadian dollar  Motor vehicles   110    910    54    -    -    -    -    1,020    54 
-  Celulosa y Energía Punta Pereira S.A.  U.S. dollar  Plants and equipments   240    719    640    640    640    432    6,261    959    8,613 
-  Eufores S.A.  U.S. dollar  Lands   1,067    3,202    6,682    6,187    5,894    5,496    31,739    4,269    55,998 
-  Eufores S.A.  U.S. dollar  Plants and equipments   306    917    1,222    1,222    -    -    -    1,223    2,444 
-  Eufores S.A.  U.S. dollar  Buildings and constructions   92    278    209    159    165    170    436    370    1,139 
96.510.970-6  Maderas Arauco S.A.  Chilean pesos  Motor vehicles   3,771    11,257    23,120    8,624    7,639    651    -    15,028    40,034 
96.510.970-6  Maderas Arauco S.A.  U.F.  Motor vehicles   1    4    3    -    -    -    -    5    3 
76.879.577-0  E2E SpA.  Chilean pesos  Lands   54    161    -    -    -    -    -    215    - 
-  TecVerde Engenharia S.A.  Brazilian real  Lands   -    -    10    -    -    -    -    -    10 
-  Arauco Europe Cooperatief U.A.  Euros  Motor vehicles   12    28    28    11    -    -    -    40    39 
-  Arauco Europe Cooperatief U.A.  Euros  Buildings and constructions   19    59    80    82    84    71    -    78    317 
-  Araucomex S.A. de C.V.  Mexican pesos  Buildings and constructions   131    412    280    158    14    14    -    543    466 
-  Araucomex S.A. de C.V.  U.S. dollar  Buildings and constructions   36    114    140    157    175    31    -    150    503 
-  Arauco Industria de México, S.A. de C.V.  Mexican pesos  Motor vehicles   26    59    64    33    3    -    -    85    100 
-  Arauco Industria de México, S.A. de C.V.  U.S. dollar  Plants and equipments   162    499    701    743    193    -    -    661    1,637 
-  Arauco Industria de México, S.A. de C.V.  Mexican pesos  IT equipment   2    2    -    -    -    -    -    4    - 
         Total   20,838    64,885    97,768    74,612    71,493    58,821    829,752    85,723    1,132,446 

 

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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CELULOSA ARAUCO Y CONSTITUCION S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 2024

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

 

 

December 31, 2023  Maturity   Total        
            Up to 3   3 to 12   1 to 2   2 to 3   3 to 4   4 to 5   More than       Non        
           months   months   Years   years   years   years   5 years   Current   current     
Tax ID  Name  Currency  Bank borrowings  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   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 Industrial y Comercial de China   -    585    -    -    -    -    -    585    -    14.50%  Fixed 14.5%
-  Arauco Argentina S.A.  U.S. dollar  Banco Industrial y Comercial de China   -    602    -    -    -    -    -    602    -    15.00%  Fixed 15.0%
-  Arauco Argentina S.A.  U.S. dollar  Banco Industrial y Comercial de China   -    1,842    -    -    -    -    -    1,842    -    15.50%  Fixed 15.5%
-  Arauco Argentina S.A.  U.S. dollar  Banco Industrial y Comercial de China   953    -    -    -    -    -    -    953    -    15.50%  Fixed 15.5%
-  Arauco Argentina S.A.  U.S. dollar  Banco Industrial y Comercial de China   -    1,192    -    -    -    -    -    1,192    -    15.60%  Fixed 15.6%
-  Arauco Argentina S.A.  U.S. dollar  Banco Industrial 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   Maturity   Total         
             Up to 3   3 to 12   1 to 2   2 to 3   3 to 4   4 to 5   More than 5       Non       
            months   months   years   years   years   years   years   Current   Current   Effective   Nominal 
Tax ID  Name  Currency  Bonds   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   rate   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 
            Up to 3   3 to 12   1 to 2   2 to 3   3 to 4   4 to 5   More than 5       Non 
           months   months   years   years   years   years   years   Current   current 
Tax ID  Name  Currency  Underlying asset class  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   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 
76.879.577-0  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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Guarantees

 

As of the date of these consolidated financial statements, Arauco has financial assets of approximately MU.S.$ 64 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 December 31, 2024, the total assets pledged as an indirect guarantee were MU.S.$ 366. 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
Arauco do Brasil S.A.  Guarantee letter   -   Brazilian real   417   Itaú Unibanco S.A.
Arauco do Brasil S.A.  Guarantee letter   -   Brazilian real   41,662   Itaú Unibanco S.A.
       Total       64,134    

 

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   Banco Itau Corpbanca - NY Branch
Arauco Celulose do Brasil S.A.  Endorsement of Arauco do Brasil S.A.   -   Brazilian real   16,416   Banco Safra S.A.
Arauco Celulose do Brasil S.A.  Endorsement of Arauco do Brasil S.A.   -   Brazilian real   58,405   Itaú Unibanco S.A.
Arauco Celulose do Brasil S.A.  Endorsement of Arauco do Brasil S.A.   -   Brazilian real   41,612   Banco BTG pactual S.A.
Arauco do Brasil S.A.  Endorsement of Arauco Indústria de Painéis S.A.   -   Brazilian real   5,114   Banco Safra S.A.
Arauco do Brasil S.A.  Endorsement of Arauco Indústria de Painéis S.A.   -   Brazilian real   34,050   Banco Safra S.A.
       Total       365,597    

 

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.

 

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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 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 +/- 0.8% (equivalent to ThU.S.$ -/+ 4,027), and +/- 0.03% of equity (equivalent to ThU.S.$ -/+ 2,819).

 

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 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 +/- 0.3% (equivalent to ThU.S.$-/+$ 1,346) and a change on the equity of +/- 1.1% (equivalent to ThU.S.$ -/+$ 99,864).

 

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 December 31, 2024, 10.4% our financial debt accrues interest at variable rates. A change of +/- 10% in the interest rate is considered a possible range of fluctuation. Such market conditions would affect the income after tax at rate of +/- 0.4% (equivalent to ThU.S.$-/+ 2,132) and +/- 0.02% (equivalent to ThU.S.$-/+ 1,493) on equity. This analysis does not include borrowings with banks at variable rates for which Arauco mitigates the risk by contracting derivative instruments.

 

  

December 2024

ThU.S.$

   Total 
Fixed rate   5,909,430    89.6%
Bonds issued   4,717,676      
Bank borrowings and others   463,764      
Lease liabilities   727,990      
Variable rate   687,259    10.4%
Bonds issued   -      
Bank borrowings   687,259      
Total   6,596,689    100.0%

 

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December 2023

ThU.S.$

   Total 
Fixed rate   6,639,075    94.1%
Bonds issued   4,997,038      
Bank borrowings and others (*)   1,082,655      
Lease liabilities   559,382      
Variable rate   416,396    5.9%
Bonds issued   -      
Bank borrowings   416,396      
Total   7,055,471    100.0%

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

 

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

 

Description

 

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

 

Explanation of price risk exposure and how this risk arises

 

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

 

As of December 31, 2024, revenue due to pulp sales accounted for 52.4% of total sales. Pulp prices are fixed on a monthly basis in accordance with the market. Forward contracts or other financial instruments are not used for pulp sales.

 

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

 

This risk is approached in different ways. Arauco has a team of specialists who perform periodic market and competition analyses, providing tools to analyze and evaluate trends and adjust forecasts. Similarly, Arauco performs price financial sensitivity analysis in order to take the necessary safeguards to confront different scenarios in the best possible manner.

 

Sensitivity analysis considers a variation of +/- 10% in the average pulp price, a possible fluctuation range given current market conditions at the date of the closing balance. With all other variables constant, a variation of +/- 10% in the average pulp price would mean a variation of +/- 48.9% (equivalent to ThU.S.$-/+ 232,923) on the income for the year 2023 after tax and +/- 1.9% (equivalent to ThU.S.$ -/+ 163,046) 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 45 countries, mainly in Asia and Europe.

 

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 2,400,000 m3 of sawn timber.

 

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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 furniture, packing, construction and refurbishing industries.

 

With 6 sawmills in operation (5 in Chile and 1 in Argentina), the Company has a production capacity of 2.4 million m3 of sawn wood.

 

Furthermore, the Company has 5 remanufacturing plants: 4 in Chile and 1 in Argentina, These mills 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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   Pulp  

Wood

products

  

Subtotal

Segments

   Others   Corporate   Subtotal   Elimination   Total 
Year ended as of December 31, 2024  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
                                 
Revenues from sales of goods   3,299,128    3,115,981    6,415,109    -    -    6,415,109         6,415,109 
Revenues from rendering of services   130,137    -    130,137    900    -    131,037         131,037 
Revenues from ordinary activities   3,429,265    3,115,981    6,545,246    900    -    6,546,146         6,546,146 
                                         
Revenues from transactions with reportable segments   486,399    15,388    501,787    62,721    -    564,508    (564,508)   - 
                                         
Finance income   -    -    -    -    66,355    66,355         66,355 
Finance costs   -    -    -    -    (397,923)   (397,923)        (397,923)
Net finance costs   -    -    -    -    (331,568)   (331,568)        (331,568)
                                         
Depreciation and amortizations   484,953    190,767    675,720    2,423    7,808    685,951         685,951 
Other income   193,369    26,784    220,153    377    376,531    597,061         597,061 
Other expenses   99,503    76,765    176,268    1    35,944    212,213         212,213 
                                         
Share of profit (loss) of associates and joint ventures accounted for using equity method                                        
                                         
Associates   6,018    -    6,018    -    (28,668)   (22,650)        (22,650)
Joint ventures   -    (24,017)   (24,017)   -    875    (23,142)        (23,142)
                                         
Income tax expense   -    -    -    -    (170,400)   (170,400)        (170,400)
                                         
Profit (loss) of each reportable segment   482,213    296,667    778,880    (460)   (302,139)   476,281         476,281 
Geographical information on revenues                                        
Revenue – Chilean entities   2,601,740    1,133,259    3,735,000    900    -    3,735,899         3,735,899 
Revenue – Foreign entities   827,525    1,982,722    2,810,246    -    -    2,810,247         2,810,247 
Total revenues from ordinary activities   3,429,265    3,115,981    6,545,246    900    -    6,546,146         6,546,146 

 

   Pulp  

Wood

products

  

Subtotal

Segments

   Others   Corporate   Subtotal   Elimination   Total 
Year ended as of December 31, 2024  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
                                 
Amounts of additions to non-current assets                                        
                                         
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment and biological assets   977,878    233,144    1,211,022    1,275    16,595    1,228,893    -    1,228,893 
Acquisition in subsidiaries, joint operations and contribution of investments in associates and joint venture   -    -    -    -    111,969    111,969    -    111,969 

 

   Pulp  

Wood

products

  

Subtotal

Segments

   Others   Corporate   Subtotal   Elimination   Total 
Year ended as of December 31, 2024  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Segment assets   13,715,757    2,964,938    16,680,695    55,208    1,483,836    18,219,739    (60,427)   18,159,312 
Segment assets (excluding deferred tax assets)   13,715,757    2,964,938    16,680,695    55,208    1,410,427    18,146,330    (60,427)   18,085,903 
Deferred tax assets                       73,409    73,409         73,409 
                                         
Investments accounted through equity method                                        
Associates   41,352    -    41,352    -    35,430    76,782         76,782 
Joint Ventures   -    211,345    211,345    -    118,484    329,829         329,829 
Segment liabilities   1,323,157    417,149    1,740,306    34,968    7,660,323    9,435,597         9,435,597 
Segment liabilities (excluding deferred tax liabilities)   1,323,157    417,149    1,740,306    34,968    6,190,811    7,966,085         7,966,085 
Deferred tax liabilities                       1,469,512    1,469,512         1,469,512 
                                         
Geographical information on non-current assets                                        
Chile   8,322,403    485,877    8,808,280    53,658    364,906    9,226,844    (7,016)   9,219,828 
Foreign countries   3,301,679    1,226,377    4,528,056    -    136,810    4,664,866         4,664,866 
Total non-current assets   11,624,082    1,712,254    13,336,336    53,658    501,716    13,891,710    (7,016)   13,884,694 

 

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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 2024

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

 

   Pulp  

Wood

products

  

Subtotal

Segments

   Others   Corporate   Subtotal   Elimination   Total 
Year ended as of December 31, 2023  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
                                 
Revenues from sales of goods   2,687,390    3,181,951    5,869,341    -    -    5,869,341         5,869,341 
Revenues from rendering of services   113,520    28,335    141,855    623    -    142,478         142,478 
Revenues from ordinary activities   2,800,910    3,210,286    6,011,196    623    -    6,011,819         6,011,819 
                                         
Revenues from transactions with reportable segments   475,535    23,040    498,575    49,914    -    548,489    (548,489)   - 
                                         
Finance income   -    -    -    -    131,666    131,666         131,666 
Finance costs   -    -    -    -    (373,496)   (373,496)        (373,496)
Net finance costs   -    -    -    -    (241,830)   (241,830)        (241,830)
                                         
Depreciation and amortizations   464,721    186,340    651,061    1,660    8,347    661,068         661,068 
Other income   498,021    54,688    552,709    334    19,974    573,017         573,017 
Other expenses   399,094    54,980    454,074    684    25,578    480,336         480,336 
                                         
Share of profit (loss) of associates and joint ventures accounted for using equity method                                        
                                         
Associates   3,084    -    3,084    -    906    3,990         3,990 
Joint ventures   -    2,794    2,794    -    925    3,719         3,719 
                                         
Income tax expense   -    -    -    -    27,293    27,293         27,293 
                                         
Profit (loss) of each reportable segment   (182,369)   371,015    188,646    (5,517)   (541,656)   (358,527)        (358,527)
Geographical information on revenues                                        
Revenue – Chilean entities   1,929,554    1,145,647    3,075,201    623    -    3,075,824         3,075,824 
Revenue – Foreign entities   871,356    2,064,639    2,935,995    -    -    2,935,995         2,935,995 
Total revenues from ordinary activities   2,800,910    3,210,286    6,011,196    623    -    6,011,819         6,011,819 

 

   Pulp  

Wood

products

  

Subtotal

Segments

   Others   Corporate   Subtotal   Elimination   Total 
Year ended as of December 31, 2023  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
                                 
Amounts of additions to non-current assets                                        
                                         
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment and biological assets   1,109,609    137,867    1,247,476    251    15,322    1,263,049    -    1,263,049 
Acquisition and contribution of investments in associates and joint venture   -    -    -    -    34,950    34,950    -    34,950 

 

   Pulp  

Wood

products

  

Subtotal

Segments

   Others   Corporate   Subtotal   Elimination   Total 
Year ended as of December 31, 2023  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Segment assets   13,864,686    2,967,646    16,832,332    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    16,832,332    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    -    34,558    -    65,248    99,806         99,806 
Joint Ventures   -    215,322    215,322    -    108,483    323,805         323,805 
Segment liabilities   1,170,684    392,104    1,562,788    47,487    8,291,060    9,901,335         9,901,335 
Segment liabilities (excluding deferred tax liabilities)   1,170,684    392,104    1,562,788    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    9,028,704    15,481    504,903    9,549,088    (6,668)   9,542,420 
Foreign countries   2,888,631    1,245,369    4,134,000    -    58,366    4,192,366         4,192,366 
Total non-current assets   11,454,156    1,708,548    13,162,704    15,481    563,269    13,741,454    (6,668)   13,734,786 

 

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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 2024

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

 

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

 

   Pulp  

Wood

products

  

Subtotal

Segments

   Others   Corporate   Total 
Year ended as of December 31, 2024  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Segment cash flows                              
Cash flows from (used in) operating activities   1,219,029    333,590    1,552,619    44    (371,346)   1,181,317 
Cash flows (used in) investing activities   (922,213)   (105,488)   (1,027,701)   (6,611)   705,339    (328,973)
Cash flows from (used in) financing activities   (810,599)   624,183    (186,416)   1,522    (121,054)   (305,948)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents   (513,783)   852,285    338,502    (5,045)   212,940    546,396 

 

 

   Pulp  

Wood

products

  

Subtotal

Segments

   Others   Corporate   Total 
Year ended as of December 31, 2023  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Segment cash flows                              
Cash flows from (used in) operating activities   411,929    555,082    967,011    (4,106)   (222,478)   740,427 
Cash flows (used in) investing activities   (1,096,743)   (117,321)   (1,214,064)   (1,796)   (117,264)   (1,333,124)
Cash flows from (used in) financing activities   713,838    (40,064)   673,774    (6,483)   (21,624)   645,667 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents   29,024    397,697    426,721    (12,385)   (361,366)   52,970 

 

Information required by geographic area:

 

   Geographical area 
  

Local

country

   Foreign country 
2024  Chile   Argentina   Brazil   USA/Canada   Uruguay   Mexico   Total 
Disclosure of geographical areas  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Revenues from sale of goods   3,644,478    486,079    591,342    1,047,672    459,464    186,074    6,415,109 
Revenues from rendering of services   91,422    -    -    -    39,615    -    131,037 
Revenues as of December 31, 2024   3,735,900    486,079    591,342    1,047,672    499,079    186,074    6,546,146 
Non-current Assets at 12-31-2024 other than deferred tax   9,195,687    672,411    1,286,657    662,729    1,763,397    230,404    13,811,285 

 

   Geographical area 
 

Local

country

   Foreign country 
2023  Chile   Argentina   Brazil   USA/Canada   Uruguay   Mexico   Total 
Disclosure of geographical areas  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Revenues from sale of goods   2,998,896    570,933    586,512    1,057,027    449,316    206,657    5,869,341 
Revenues from rendering of services   76,928    -    28,332    -    37,215    3    142,478 
Revenues as of December 31, 2023   3,075,824    570,933    614,844    1,057,027    486,531    206,660    6,011,819 
Non-current Assets at 12-31-2023 other than deferred tax   9,466,748    612,467    1,035,237    687,247    1,681,160    163,360    13,646,219 

  

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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 2024

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

 

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

 

   12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
Current non-financial assets  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Roads to amortize, current   64,020    58,464 
Prepayment to amortize (insurance and others)   36,800    14,001 
Recoverable taxes (related to purchases)   146,774    167,086 
Other current non-financial assets   13,498    703 
Total   261,092    240,254 

 

   12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
Non-current non-financial assets  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Roads to amortize, non-current   56,499    67,701 
Guarantee values   2,676    3,391 
Recoverable taxes   6,486    6,221 
Other non-current non-financial assets   19,375    21,861 
Total   85,036    99,174 

 

   12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
Current non-financial liabilities  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
Provision of minimum dividend (1)   114,359    2,283 
ICMS, PIS-COFINS and other tax payables - Brazil   21,925    23,180 
Other tax payable   23,093    19,118 
Other Current non-financial liabilities   6,212    5,567 
Total   165,589    50,148 

 

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

 

   12-31-2024   12-31-2023 
Non-current non-financial liabilities  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
ICMS and other tax payable - Brazil   35,630    58,069 
Other non-current non-financial liabilities   1,382    5,521 
Total   37,012    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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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 2024

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

 

In 2023, the amount of ThU.S.$ 92,719 presented in the 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.

 

The policy currently in force, provides that an amount equivalent to 30% of the distributable net income for year 2024, 2025 y 2026 will be distributed. For subsequent years, an amount equivalent to 40% of the distributable net income of each year would be distributed. 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 December 31, 2024 and 2023:

 

   Distributable net profit 
  

12-31-2024

ThU.S.$

  

12-31-2023

ThU.S.$

 
Net profit attributable to owners of parent company   476,470    (358,560)
Adjustments:          
Biological assets          
Unrealized gains (losses)   (159,021)   (264,477)
Realized gains (losses)   473,796    394,179 
Deferred income taxes   (102,297)   (37,394)
Biological assets (net)   212,478    92,308 
Distributable net profit   688,948    (266,252)
30% in 2024 (40% in 2023)   206,684    - 

 

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 – December 
   2024   2023 
   ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$ 
         
Profit or loss attributable to ordinary equity holder of parent   476,470    (358,560)
Weighted average of number of shares   121,422,850    120,474,350 
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share (in U.S.$ per share)   3.9240555    (2.9762352)

 

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Consolidated financial statements

December 31, 2024

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

 

NOTE 27. EVENTS AFTER THE END OF THE REPORTING PERIOD

 

The authorization for the issuance and publication of these consolidated financial statements for the twelve-months period ended December 31, 2024, was approved by the Board of Directors of Arauco at the Extraordinary Meeting No, 730 held on February 26, 2025.

 

Subsequent to December 31, 2024, and as of the date of issuance of these consolidated financial statements, there have been no additional events, that could materially affect the presentation of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit   Description
99.1   Press Release Q4 2024

 

  

 

 

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: March 5, 2025 By: /s/ Cristián Infante Bilbao
  Name: Cristián Infante Bilbao
  Title: Chief Executive Officer