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United States
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
 
 

 
FORM 20-F
 
 
 

 
¨
REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
OR
 
x
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the fiscal year ended: June 30, 2014
 
OR
 
¨
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
OR
 
¨
SHELL COMPANY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
Date of event requiring this shell company report             
 
For the transition period from              to             
 
Commission file number: 000-30982
 
 
 
 

 
Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
 

 
Republic of Argentina
(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
Moreno 877, 22nd Floor
Buenos Aires, Argentina
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
Matias Ivan Gaivironsky – CFO
Tel  (+ 54 11) 4323 7449
Moreno 877 21st Floor (C1091AAQ) Buenos Aires
 
 
 

 
Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
 
             
Title of each class
  
   
  
Name of each exchange on which registered
ADS, each representing
forty shares of Common Stock
  
     
  
Nasdaq National Market of the
Nasdaq Stock Market
Common Stock, face value ten cents of Peso per share
  
     
  
Nasdaq National Market of the
Nasdaq Stock Market*
 
*
Not for trading, but only in connection with the registration of American Depositary Shares pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
 
Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
 
Securities for which there is a reporting obligation pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Act: None
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
The number of outstanding shares of the issuer’s common stock as of June 30, 2012 was 1,259,886,188
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act:    ¨  Yes    x  No
 
If this report is an annual or transition report, indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.     x   Yes     ¨   No
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.     x   Yes     ¨   No
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).     ¨   Yes     x   No
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.(check one):
 
Large accelerated filer ¨    Accelerated filer x    Non-accelerated filer ¨
 
Indicate by check mark which basis of accounting the registrant has used to prepare the financial statements included in this filing:

 
U.S. GAAP   ¨
 
International Financial Reporting Standards as issued            x
by the International Accounting Standards Board
     
Other  ¨

If “Other” has been checked in response to the previous question, indicate by check mark which financial statement item the registrant has elected to follow.
 
¨  Item 17     ¨  Item 18
 
If this is an annual report, indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).     ¨   Yes     x   No
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 
ALTO PALERMO S.A. (APSA)
 
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DISCLOSURE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
 
The U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a “safe harbor” for forward-looking statements.
 
This annual report includes forward-looking statements, principally under the captions “Item 3 (d). Risk Factors”, “Item 4. Information on the Company” and “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects”. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current beliefs, expectations and projections about future events and financial trends affecting our business. Many important factors, in addition to those discussed elsewhere in this annual report, could cause our actual results to differ substantially from those anticipated in our forward-looking statements, including, among other things:
 
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely include but are not limited to:
 
 
 
changes in general economic, business or political or other conditions in Argentina or changes in general economic or business conditions in Latin America;

 
 
inflation, currency fluctuations and fluctuations in prevailing interest rates;
 
 
 
changes in customer demand and preferences, as well as the financial condition of our tenants and customers;
 
 
 
competitive conditions in the shopping center industry in Argentina as a whole and particularly in our areas of operations;
 
 
 
our ability to implement our business plan, including our ability to secure financing on terms acceptable to us;
 
 
 
changes in the retail market in Argentina;
 
 
 
existing and future laws and government regulations applicable to our business;
 
 
 
increases in our costs;
 
 
 
interests of and actions taken by, our controlling shareholders, including any resulting conflicts of interest;
 
 
 
our ability to integrate businesses or assets we acquire into our existing business;
 
 
 
events of force majeure; and
 
 
 
the risk factors discussed under Item 3 (d) Risk Factors on page 4.
 
The words “believe”, “may”, “will”, “aim”, “estimate”, “continue”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “expect”, “forecast”, “foresee”, “understand”, and similar words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include information concerning our possible or assumed future results of operations, business strategies, financing plans, competitive position, industry environment, potential growth opportunities, the effects of future regulation and the effects of competition. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they were made, and we undertake no obligation to update publicly or to revise any forward-looking statements after we distribute this annual report because of new information, future events or other factors. In light of the risks and uncertainties described above, the forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this annual report might not occur and are not guarantees of future performance.
 
You should not place undue reliance on such statements which speak only as of the date that they were made. These cautionary statements should be considered in connection with any written or oral forward-looking statements that we might issue in the future.

 
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CERTAIN MEASUREMENTS AND TERMS

As used throughout this annual report, the terms “Alto Palermo”, the “Company”, “we”, “us”, and “our” refer to Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA), together with our consolidated subsidiaries, except where we make clear that such terms refer only to the parent company.

In Argentina the standard measure of area in the real estate market is the square meter (m2), while in the United States and certain other jurisdictions, the standard measure of area is the square foot (sq. ft.). All units of area shown in this annual report (e.g., gross leasable area of buildings and size of undeveloped land) are expressed in terms of square meters. One square meter is equal to approximately 10.764 square feet.

As used herein: “GLA or gross leasable area”, in the case of shopping centers, refers to the total leasable area of the property, regardless of our ownership interest in such property (excluding common areas and parking and space occupied by supermarkets, hypermarkets, gas stations and co-owners, except where specifically stated).

PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL AND CERTAIN OTHER INFORMATION

Financial Statements

This Annual Report contains our audited consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2014 and 2013 for our fiscal years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012 (our “audited consolidated financial statements”). Our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere herein have been audited by Price Waterhouse & Co. S.R.L., Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina, a member firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers, an independent registered public accounting firm whose report is included herein.

Pursuant to Resolution No. 562/09 issued by the Comisión Nacional de Valores (“CNV”), as subsequently amended by Resolution No. 576/10, and further amended and restated by resolution No. 622/13 (The “Rules of the CNV”), all listed companies in Argentina with certain exceptions (i.e. financial institutions and insurance entities) were required to present their consolidated financial statements for accounting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2012 in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”). Therefore, we have prepared our Consolidated Financial Statements under IFRS for the first time for our financial year ended June 30, 2013, which included comparative financial information for the year ended June 30, 2012. All IFRS issued by the IASB effective at the time of preparing the Consolidated Financial Statements have been applied. The opening IFRS statement of financial position was prepared as of our transition date of July 1, 2011.

Market Data

Market data used throughout this annual report was derived from reports prepared by unaffiliated third-party sources. Such reports generally state that the information contained therein has been obtained from sources believed by such sources to be reliable.

 Certain amounts which appear in this annual report (including percentage amounts) may not sum due to rounding.

In this annual report where we refer to “Peso”, “Pesos”, “ARS” or “Ps.” we mean Argentine pesos, the lawful currency in Argentina; when we refer to “U.S. Dollars,” or “US$” we mean United States dollars, the lawful currency of the United States of America; and when we refer to “Central Bank” we mean the Argentine Central Bank.

Solely for the convenience of the reader, we have translated certain Peso amounts into U.S. Dollars at the offer exchange rate quoted by Banco de la Nación Argentina for June 30, 2014, which was Ps. 8.133 = US$ 1.00. We make no representation that the Peso or U.S. Dollar amounts actually represent or could have been or could be converted into U.S. Dollars at the rates indicated, at any particular rate or at all.

 
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PART I
 
ITEM 1.
Identity of Directors, Senior Management and Advisers
 
This item is not applicable.
 
ITEM 2.
Offer Statistics and Expected Timetable
 
This item is not applicable.
 
ITEM 3.
Key Information
 
A. Selected consolidated financial data
 
The following selected consolidated financial data has been derived from our consolidated financial statements as of the dates and for each of the periods indicated below. This information should also be read in conjunction with our Audited Consolidated Financial Statements included under Item 8. Financial Information and the discussion in Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects. The selected consolidated statement of income data for the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012 and the selected consolidated balance sheet data as of June 30, 2014 and 2013 have been derived from our consolidated financial statements included in this annual report which have been audited by Price Waterhouse & Co. S.R.L., City of Buenos Aires, Argentina, a member firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers, an independent registered public accounting firm.
 


   
For the fiscal year ended June 30,
             
   
2014
   
2014
   
2013
   
2012
 
   
(In thousands) (1)
     
(In thousands) (1)
 
   
(US$) (2)
   
Ps. (1)
   
Ps. (1)
   
Ps. (1)
 
Audited Consolidated Statement of income
                   
Revenues
    259,807       2,113,014       1,637,411       1,367,437  
Costs
    (117,575)       (956,238)       (749,865)       (619,278)  
Gross profit
    142,232       1,156,776       887,546       748,159  
                                 
Gain from disposal of investment properties
    38       308       236       -  
General and administrative expenses
    (12,473)       (101,445)       (67,720)       (58,183)  
Selling expenses
    (9,450)       (76,854)       (60,826)       (43,376)  
Other operating results, net
    (3,367)       (27,387)       (37,578)       (20,816)  
Total operating income
    116,980       951,398       721,658       625,784  
                                 
Share of (loss) / profit of associates and joint ventures
    (1,664)       (13,535)       (602)       3,758  
Profit from operations before financing and taxation
    115,316       937,863       721,056       629,542  
                                 
Financial income
    15,307       124,495       55,029       49,561  
Finance cost
    (61,466)       (499,901)       (234,264)       (156,361)  
Other financial
    9,188       74,730       (12,092)       2,318  
Financial results, net
    (36,971)       (300,676)       (191,327)       (104,482)  
Income before tax
    78,345       637,187       529,729       525,060  
Income tax expense
    (27,874)       (226,700)       (178,698)       (179,416)  
Total net income
    50,471       410,487       351,031       345,644  
Total comprehensive income
    50,471       410,487       351,031       345,644  
                                 
Attributable to:
                         
Equity holders of the parent
    46,355       377,003       330,098       332,047  
Non-controlling interest
    4,117       33,484       20,933       13,597  
Profit per common share attributable to equity holders of the parent:
         
Basic
    0.04       0.30       0.26       0.26  
Diluted
    0.04       0.30       0.26       0.14  
                                 
CASH FLOW DATA
                         
Net cash generated from operating activities
    113,299       921,464       654,706       613,905  
Net cash used in investing activities
    (63,673)       (517,852)       (447,164)       (259,529)  
Net cash used in financing activities
    (63,557)       (516,906)       (90,789)       (400,192)  
Net (decrease) /increase in cash and cash equivalents
    (13,930)       (113,294)       116,753       (45,816)  

 
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As of the fiscal year ended June 30,
         
As of July 1,
 
   
2014
   
2014
   
2013
   
2012
   
2011
 
               
(In thousands) (1)
       
   
(US$) (2)
   
Ps. (1)
   
Ps. (1)
   
Ps. (1)
   
Ps. (1)
 
Audited Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
                   
ASSETS
                             
Non-current assets
                         
Investment properties
    215,602       1,753,492       1,621,636       1,544,530       1,545,649  
Property, plant and equipment
    2,896       23,552       20,169       17,485       17,402  
Trading properties
    1,024       8,325       653       4,375       1,818  
Intangible assets
    8,085       65,754       62,661       62,724       62,968  
Investment in associates and joint ventures
    21,136       171,903       171,117       114,455       47,634  
Deferred income tax assets
    4,958       40,326       37,404       23,467       22,790  
Income tax receivables
    71       578       5,083       4,002       4,778  
Trade and other receivables
    10,564       85,914       75,910       78,886       78,982  
Investments in financial assets
    7,802       63,455       99,963       104,993       76,256  
Total Non-current assets
    272,138       2,213,299       2,094,596       1,954,917       1,858,277  
                                         
Current assets
                                       
Trading properties
    149       1,214       6,991       4,012       14,224  
Inventories
    1,275       10,368       9,896       10,394       7,384  
Derivative financial instruments
    152       1,234       -       -       -  
Income tax credit
    15       123       -       -       -  
Trade and other receivables
    115,235       937,204       550,762       386,773       324,522  
Investments in financial assets
    26,567       216,071       169,174       45,072       29,396  
Cash and cash equivalents
    14,350       116,706       223,385       102,698       145,552  
Total current assets
    157,743       1,282,920       960,208       548,949       521,078  
                                         
TOTAL ASSETS
    429,881       3,496,219       3,054,804       2,503,866       2,379,355  
                                         
Shareholders’ equity attributable to Alto Palermo S.A.
    100,023       813,487       848,923       823,876       795,918  
Non-controlling interest
    23,620       192,102       161,892       148,647       136,836  
Shareholders’ Equity
    123,643       1,005,589       1,010,815       972,523       932,754  
                                         
LIABILITIES
                                       
Non-current liabilities
                                 
Trade and other payables
    24,059       195,673       190,170       160,208       143,934  
Borrowings
    128,624       1,046,102       834,814       680,550       615,503  
Deferred income tax liabilities
    13,252       107,778       101,942       120,968       137,684  
Provisions
    2,813       22,878       11,730       11,593       12,829  
Total Non-current liabilities
    168,748       1,372,431       1,138,656       973,319       909,950  
                                         
Current liabilities
                                 
Trade and other payables
    60,225       489,811       437,750       361,880       324,545  
Income tax liabilities
    6,969       56,681       77,683       105,411       66,163  
Payroll and social security liabilities
    9,356       76,090       26,041       26,171       24,061  
Derivative financial instruments
    1,749       14,225       1,732       -       -  
Borrowings
    58,925       479,237       356,028       64,562       121,615  
Provisions
    265       2,155       6,099       -       267  
Total current liabilities
    137,489       1,118,199       905,333       558,024       536,651  
                                         
TOTAL LIABILITIES
    306,238       2,490,630       2,043,989       1,531,343       1,446,601  
                                         
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
    429,881       3,496,219       3,054,804       2,503,866       2,379,355  

 
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For the fiscal year ended on June 30,
       
   
2014
   
2014
   
2013
   
2012
 
OTHER FINANCIAL DATA
 
(US$) (2)
   
Ps. (1)
   
Ps. (1)
   
Ps. (1)
 
Basic net income per common share
    0.037       0.30       0.26       0.26  
Diluted net income per common share
    0.037       0.30       0.26       0.14  
Basic net income per ADS
    1.475       12.00       10.40       10.40  
Diluted net income per ADS
    1.475       12.00       10.40       5.60  
Depreciation and amortization
    14,879       121,014       129,806       108,849  
Capital expenditures
    35,135       285,749       222,907       116,411  
Working capital
    20,253       164,721       54,875       (9,075)  
Ratio of current assets to current liabilities
    0.14       1.15       1.06       0.98  
Ratio of shareholders’ equity to total liabilities
    0.05       0.40       0.49       0.64  
Ratio of non-current assets to total assets
    0.08       0.63       0.69       0.78  
Dividends per share
    0.04       0.32       0.24       0.23  
Dividends per ADS
    1.59       12.94       9.73       9.34  
Number of shares outstanding
    1,260,140,508       1,260,140,508       1,260,140,508       1,259,886,188  
Capital stock
    15,494       126,014       126,014       125,989  
(1)  
In thousands of Pesos, except ratios. Totals may not sum due to rounding.
(2)  
Solely for the convenience of the reader we have translated Peso amounts into U.S. Dollars at the seller exchange rate quoted by Banco de la Nación Argentina as of June 30, 2014, which was Ps.8.133 per US$ 1.0. We make no representation that the Argentine Peso or U.S. Dollar amounts actually represent, could have been or could be converted into U.S. Dollars at the rates indicated, at any particular rate or at all. See “Exchange Rates”. Totals may not sum due to rounding.
 

 Exchange Rates

In April 1991, the Convertibility Law No. 23,928 (the “Convertibility Law”) was enacted, which statutorily obligated the Argentine Central Bank to sell U.S. dollars to any individual at a fixed exchange rate of Ps.1.00 per US$1.00. On January 7, 2002, the Argentine congress enacted Law No. 25,561 (the “Public Emergency Law”), setting aside more than ten years of Peso against U.S. Dollar fixed parity. After devaluing the Peso and setting the official exchange rate of Ps.1.40 per U.S. Dollar, on February 11, 2002, the government allowed the free float of the Peso against the U.S. dollar. The shortage of U.S. dollars and their heightened demand caused the Peso to depreciate significantly in the first half of 2002. As of October 27, 2014 the applicable exchange rate was Ps. 8.50 = US$1.00 as quoted by Banco de la Nación Argentina at the U.S. dollar selling rate. During 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014, the Argentine Central Bank indirectly affected the exchange rate market, through active participation with the purpose of isolating external effects and maintaining a stable parity. On January 22, 2014, the official exchange rate of the Argentine peso had weakened by 25 cents to Ps.7.14 to the dollar, its biggest daily decline since the crisis of 2002. On January 23, 2014, the peso fell by over 86 cents to Ps. 8 against U.S. Dollar in the retail market, and by even more in the wholesale market. The Argentine Central Bank eventually intervened to stabilize the market at Ps.7.79 against U.S. Dollar, nonetheless, the Peso suffered a devaluation of over 15% in 48 hours. During February 2014, the Peso slightly strengthened to Ps. 7.8 against U.S. Dollar, before weakening to Ps. 8. The U.S. Dollar increased to Ps. 8.42 in September 2014 from Ps. 8.40 in August 2014. As from January, 2014, until October, 2014, the Peso suffered a devaluation of 22%.

The following table presents the high, low, average and period closing exchange rate for the average ask / bid of U.S. dollars stated in nominal Pesos per U.S. dollar.
 
Exchange Rate
 
High(1)
Low(2)
Average(3)
Period Closing(4)
Fiscal year ended June 30, 2010
3.9130
3.6360
3.8255
3.9110
Fiscal year ended June 30, 2011
4.0900
3.9110
3.9810
4.0900
Fiscal year ended June 30, 2012
4.5070
4.0900
4.2808
4.5070
Fiscal year ended June 30, 2013
5.3680
4.5050
4.8914
5.3680
Fiscal year ended June 30, 2014
8.0830
5.3700
6.7657
8.0830
July, 2014
8.1630
8.0850
8.1108
8.1630
August, 2014
8.3560
8.1860
8.2687
8.3510
September, 2014
8.4210
8.3500
8.3660
8.3800
As of October 27, 2014
8.4500
8.3950
8.4221
8.4500

 
Source: Banco de la Nación Argentina
 
 
(1)
The high exchange rate stated was the highest closing exchange rate of the month during the fiscal year.
 
(2)
The low exchange rate stated was the lowest closing exchange rate of the month during the fiscal year.
 
(3)
Average exchange rate for the fiscal year, month or partial period described in the table above.
 
(4)
Average of the selling rate and buying rate.
 
Increases in Argentine inflation or devaluation and depreciation of the Peso could have a material adverse effect on our results.

B. Capitalization and Indebtedness
 
This section is not applicable.
C. Reasons for the Offer and Use of Proceeds
 
This section is not applicable.
 
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D. Risk Factors

You should carefully consider the risks described below, in addition to the other information contained in this annual report, before making an investment decision. We also may face additional risks and uncertainties that are not presently known to us, or that we currently deem immaterial, which may adversely affect our business. In general, you take more risk when you invest in the securities of issuers in emerging markets such as Argentina than when you invest in the securities of issuers in the United States. You should understand that an investment in our common shares and ADSs involves a high degree of risk, including the possibility of loss of your entire investment.

Risks Relating to Argentina

Argentina’s growth may not be sustainable.

The Argentine economy has experienced significant volatility in recent decades, characterized by periods of low or negative growth, high inflation and currency devaluation. During 2001 and 2002, Argentina experienced a period of severe political, economic and social crisis, which caused a significant economic contraction and led to radical changes in government policies. Although the economy has recovered significantly since then. During 2014, the Argentine economy has shown signs of slowdown due to the increase in the applicable exchange rates and the decrease in the commodity prices. Argentine economy is suffering high inflation and an increasing need of capital investment, with many sectors, particularly the energy sector, operating near full capacity.

During 2013, the Argentine GDP increased by 2.9%, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics (“Instituto Nacional de Estadísticas y Censos” or the “INDEC”). For the six months ended June 30, 2014, GDP increased 0.0% relative to the same period the prior year, according to data published by the INDEC. As of August 30, 2014, the Monthly Economic Activity Estimator (“Estimador Mensual de Actividad Económica” or the “EMAE”) decreased 1.2%, relative to the same period the prior year, according to data published by the INDEC

The economic and financial slowdown in certain European countries, the United States, and certain other important commercial partners of Argentina, may imply a decline in the international demand for Argentine products, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and the results of operations. Moreover, the country’s relative stability since 2002 has been affected by increased political tension and government intervention in the economy. Additionally, as of the date of this annual report the negotiations of the argentine government with the holdouts of Argentina’s sovereign debt remain unresolved, which may adversely affect the growth of the country. For more information see “Risks Factors Relating to Argentina - Argentina’s ability to obtain financing from international markets is limited, which may impair its ability to implement reforms and foster economic growth.”

Our business depends to a significant extent on macroeconomic and political conditions in Argentina. We cannot assure you that Argentina’s recent growth will continue. Deterioration of the country’s economy would likely have a significant adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Continuing inflation may have an adverse effect on the economy.

In fiscal years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014, inflation according to the INDEC was 11.0%, 9.7%, 9.9%, 10.5% and 15.0% (Since January 2014, the Argentine government established a new consumer price index (“IPCNu”) which more broadly reflects consumer prices by considering price information from the 24 provinces of Argentina. Therefore, the consumer price index for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014 only takes notice for a six month period after IPCNu was introduced). Until 2013 inflation has been controlled, in part due to actions implemented by the Argentine government to control inflation, including limitations on exports and price arrangements agreed with private companies. During 2014 inflation has accelerated mainly due to the devaluation process carried out by the Argentine Central Bank. The uncertainty surrounding future inflation may impact the country’s growth.

In the past, inflation has undermined the Argentine economy and the government’s ability to create conditions conducive to growth. A return to a high inflation environment would adversely affect the availability of long-term credit and the real estate market and may also affect Argentina’s foreign competitiveness by diluting the effects of the Peso devaluation and negatively impacting the level of economic activity and employment.

Additionally, high inflation would also undermine Argentina’s foreign competitiveness and adversely affect economic activity, employment, real salaries, consumption and interest rates. In addition, the dilution of the positive effects of the Peso devaluation on the export-oriented sectors of the Argentine economy will decrease the level of economic activity in the country. In turn, a portion of the Argentine debt is adjusted by the Coefciente de Estabilización de Referencia, (“CER Index”), a currency index that is strongly tied to inflation. Therefore, any significant increase in inflation would cause an increase in Argentina’s debt and, consequently, the country`s financial obligation.

The government has taken certain measures in order to control the inflation, such as implementing a fair price program, by virtue of which supermarkets have to offer certain products at a determined price, and sectoral agreements in order to implement salaries increases. Additionally, on September 19, 2014, the Argentine government has amended Law No. 20,680 (the “Supply Law”), which enables the federal government to intervene the markets when it considers that any party to such market is trying to impose prices, or supply restrictions over such market. The Supply Law provides among others pecuniary sanctions, suspension, seizure of operations, and confiscation of goods.

If inflation remains high or continues to rise, Argentina’s economy may be negatively impacted and our business could be adversely affected.

There are concerns about the accuracy of Argentina’s official inflation statistics.

In January 2007, the INDEC modified its methodology used to calculate the consumer price index, which is calculated as the monthly average of a weighted basket of consumer goods and services that reflects the pattern of consumption of Argentine households. Several economists, as well as the international and Argentine press, have suggested that this change in methodology was related to the policy of the Argentine government intended to curb the increase of inflation and consequently reduce payments on the outstanding inflation-linked bonds issued by Argentina. At the time that the INDEC adopted this change in methodology the Argentine government also replaced several key officers at the INDEC, prompting complaints of governmental interference from the technical staff at the INDEC. In addition, the International Monetary Fund (“IMF”) requested to clarify its inflation rates several times.

On November 23, 2010, the Argentine government began consulting with the IMF for technical assistance in order to prepare a new national consumer price index with the aim of modernizing the current statistical system. During the first quarter of 2011, a team from the IMF started working in conjunction with the INDEC in order to create such an index. Notwithstanding the foregoing, reports published by the IMF stated that its staff also used alternative measures of inflation for macroeconomic surveillance, including data produced by private sources, and such measures have shown inflation rates that are considerably higher than those issued by the INDEC since 2007. Consequently, the IMF called on Argentina to adopt improves measures to the quality of used data by the INDEC. In a meeting held on February 1, 2013, the Executive Board of the IMF emphasized that the progress in implementing remedial measures since September 2012 has not been sufficient. As a result, the IMF issued a declaration of censure against Argentina in connection with the breach of its related obligations to the IMF and called on Argentina to adopt remedial measures to address the inaccuracy of inflation and GDP data without further delay.
 
In order to address the quality of official data, the IPCNu was enacted on February 13, 2014. The IPCNu represents the first national indicator to measure changes in prices of final consumption by households. While the previous price index only measured inflation in the Greater Buenos Aires. The IPCNu is calculated by measuring prices on goods across the entire urban population of the 24 provinces of Argentina. Pursuant to these calculations, the new consumer price index rose by 10% during the first quarter of 2014. The IMF has declared that it will review later in 2014 Argentina’s reports on progress in revising its inflation and gross domestic product statistics.
 
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Notwithstanding the aforementioned, there are private reports implying significantly higher inflation rates than the official reports of the INDEC. In January 2014, the INDEC decided to change the measurement procedure with the IPCNu, even though there are still noticeable differences between the figures resulting from this indicator and those recorded by private consultants, the Argentinian Congress and the provincial statistic agencies.

The ability of Argentina to access credit in the capital markets could be limited not only by the global economic conditions, the current negotiations of Argentina with the holdouts, but also by the uncertainty relating to the inaccuracy of the economic indexes and rates in question which could adversely affect our results of operations and financial conditions.

Argentina’s ability to obtain financing from international markets is limited, which may impair its ability to implement reforms and foster economic growth.

Between 2005 and 2010, Argentina restructured part of its sovereign debt that had been in default since the end of 2001. As a result of the restructuring the Argentine government announced that it had approximately US$ 129.2 billion in total gross public debt, restructuring over 92.4% of the defaulted debt eligible for the 2005 and 2010 exchange offers. Certain bondholders that did not participate in that restructuring, mainly from the United States, Italy and Germany, filed legal actions against Argentina in order to collect on the defaulted bonds. Many of these proceedings are still pending as of the date of this annual report and holdout creditors may initiate new suits in the future, which may impose in precautionary measures on assets outside of Argentina.

On January 3, 2006, Argentina repaid in full its debt of approximately US$ 9.8 billion with the IMF.

In September 2008, Argentina announced its intention to cancel its external public debt to Paris Club creditor nations using reserves of the Central Bank in an amount equal to approximately US$ 6.5 billion. In 2010, the Argentine Government announced a new round of negotiations with the Paris Club to cancel such debt, which then totaled approximately US$ 8.0 billion, without the intervention of the IMF. In May 2014, the Argentine Government agreed with the Paris Club concerning the consolidated amount of debt that on 30 April, 2014 rose to US$ 9.7 billion, that it will be cancelled completely within the next 5 years, with an initial payment in principal of US$ 659 million in June, 2014. The agreed sum for interest amounts to 3% for capital balances during the first 5 years, while the agreement also establishes a minimum payment that will face Argentina each year and determines a payment criteria if additional investments come from member countries of the Paris Club. The agreement also provides that if during the period of 5 years additional investments are insufficient, Argentina may delay the payments two years totaling seven years later, with the consequent increase in the financial cost of around an additional 1% for the total period.

In addition, foreign shareholders of several Argentine companies have filed claims before the International Center for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (“ICSID”) alleging that certain government measures adopted during the country’s 2001 crisis were inconsistent with the fair and equitable treatment standards set forth in various bilateral investment treaties to which Argentina is a party. Since May 2005, the ICSID tribunals have issued several awards against Argentina. Only the cases “CMS v. Argentina”, “Azurix v. Argentina” and “Vivendi v. Argentina” are currently final. As the date of this annual report, there are still 45 complaints filed by the ICSID against Argentina which are yet to be resolved and whose outcome is still unknown.

Moreover, under the arbitration rules of the Commission of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law ("UNCITRAL"), certain arbitral courts condemned Argentina to pay to British Gas (shareholder gas company Metrogas Argentina), and National Grid plc. (Transener’s shareholder, the transport company for argentine electricity). Argentina filed with the Federal District Court of the United States of America for the District of Columbia ordering cancellation of both rulings. The annulment of the ruling in relation to National Grid plc. was rejected by the District Court. Furthermore, on March 5, 2014 the Supreme Court of the United States delivered its judgment regarding the appeal filed by British Gas to the judgment of the Court of Appeals in Washington, rejecting the request made by British Gas based on the fact that it must have incurred the courts of Argentina prior to the commencement of the arbitral body established in 2002. The judgment of the Supreme Court of the United States, by a vote of 7-2, reversed the decision of the Court of Appeal of Washington and ordered Argentina to pay the sum of US$ 185 million in compensation for paying the debt back in a foreign currency to the British company, then controlling Metrogas, during the crisis of 2002 and as a consequence the freezing of fees charged by the Government to Metrogas. At the date of issue of this annual report , the Argentine Government made no public statements relating to the way the country should give effect to the judgment against it.

During the month of October 2013, the Argentine Government reached an agreement with five companies – four of which litigate in the ICSID (CMS Gas, Azurix, Vivendi and Continental Casualty) and the fifth, National Grid, litigating under the arbitration rules of the UNCITRAL, whereby Argentina made the payment to which it was permitted a cut of 25%, engaging companies to invest in public securities issued by the Argentine government, among others.

At the end of December 2012, Argentina filed a request with the applicable district court in New York in order to reopen the restructuring of its defaulted debt to some of the holdouts who were left out of previous exchanges. This exchange offer was part of a filing made by Argentina in the New York Court of Appeal requesting the review of the judgment made by the judge which ordered Argentina to pay US$1.3 billion with interest in favor of the holdouts. Argentina also said in its presentation (which was in the same terms and conditions of the 2010 restructuring), that referred judgment violated the pari passu clause.

On September 23, 2013, Law No. 26,886 (the “2013 Restructuring Law”) was enacted. The 2013 Restructuring Law provides that holders of government securities that were eligible for the 2005-2010 restructuring, if willing could participate in a new restructuring, waiving all their rights under these securities they hold, including those recognized by judicial or administrative judgments, or arbitrary rulings, releasing Argentina from any judicial, administrative, arbitral proceedings or otherwise, initiated or to be initiated in the future with respect to such securities or obligations arising in a new restructuring therfrom, including any action destined to receive service of capital or interest of such securities. Also 2013 Restructuring Law states that the financial terms and conditions offered may not be better than those offered to creditors in 2003-2010 restructuring.
 
The holdouts have obtained favorable judgments ordering the payment of owed original capital with interest, and compliance with the pari passu clause concerning future payments. Such decisions were appealed by Argentina. The Court of Appeal of New York confirmed the same on several occasions, and ordered Argentina to pay US$ 1.3 billion with interest accrued from the date of judgment in favor of the holdouts, suspending the execution of the judgment at first instance until the Supreme Court of Justice of the United States pronounce it. The chamber´s judgment (equal to the judgment of first instance) has a "stay", this being an injunction suspending the payment. The chamber´s judgment was appealed to the Supreme Court of the United States, who on January 10, 2014 agreed to take the case. On June 16, 2014 the Supreme Court of the United States refused to address the Argentine case against holdouts by debt default and removed the "stay".
 
The decision of the Supreme Court of Justice of the United States to dismiss the appeals filed by the Argentine government confirmed the decisions of the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in Manhattan, which in principle requires the Argentine goverment to pay US$ 1.3 billion enabling other holdouts to request their payment on the same terms (estimated at a total of approximately US$ 15 billion). While the Argentine government has indicated on several occasions its intention to pay the full amount to the creditors who accepted the terms of 2003-2010 restructuring, the decisions of the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in Manhattan, confirmed by the Supreme Court of the United States of America, implies that any potential payment of restructured debt, which is not accompanied by a payment to the funds obtained in the aforementioned rulings could be repossessed. On June 30, 2014 the payment of the coupon of the Discount bonds expired. The government wired the respective sums of money to the trustee of such bonds in order to perform the payment, but the court blocked such payment. On July 30, 2014 the grace period under the terms of such bonds expired, notwithstanding the foregoing and the payment has not yet been performed as of the date of this annual report as a consequence of not reinstating the stay and preventing banks from transferring funds deposited by Argentina, which are requesting the payment of funds together with the payment to restructured bondholders.
 
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On September 11, 2014 the Argentine government enacted Law No. 26,984 by which changed the paying agent of the 2003-2010 restructuring, and establishing Buenos Aires as the domicile of payment for the bonds issued under each restructuring. With this law the government seeks to create a new voluntary exchange of restructured debt. Additionally, during August, 2014 the Argentine Central Bank revoked the authorization of Bank of New York Mellon to act in Argentina, the current payment agent of Argentina´s sovereign debt. In September 29, 2014, Thomas Griesa proclaimed to Argentina in contempt, considering that ignored the payment ordered to the holdouts.

During August and September 2014, the District Court of the Southern District of New York, authorized Citibank N.A. to pay creditors who held debt issued under Argentine Law but payable on New York. As of the date of this annual report, it is still under analysis of the District Court of the Southern District of New York the possibility for a third exception to be made on December 2014 in order to allow payment. However, motions filed by debt holders under U.S., European or Japanese law to allow payment by Citibank N.A. where rejected.

The lawsuits filed by the holdouts against the Argentina government could result in the freezing or precautionary measures taken on assets of, or that are considered of, Argentina, that could be able to have a materially adverse effect on the economy of the country and affect our ability to access international financing or repay our debts. As a result of Argentina’s failure to restructure completely its remaining sovereign debt and fully negotiate with the holdout creditors, the Argentine government may not have the financial resources necessary to implement reforms and foster economic growth, which, in turn, could have a material adverse effect on the country’s economy and, consequently, our businesses and results of operations. Furthermore, Argentina’s inability to obtain credit in international markets could have a direct impact on our own ability to access international credit markets to finance our operations and growth, which could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.

During both debt restructuration proceedings carried out by Argentine government on 2005 and 2010, a termination of the rights upon future offers clause (the “RUFO Clause”) was incorporated. The RUFO Clause states that if any debt holder receives any improvement, every other debt holder is entitled to receive the same conditions. The payment to the holdouts could potentially be interpreted as a condition for the application of such clause and allow the rest of the debt holders to claim the amount originally owed to them. After December 31, 2014, once the RUFO clause expires, the Argentine government could be in condition to make any potential offer to the holdouts, without receiving any potential reclaim from the rest of the bond holders..

Significant fluctuation in the value of the Peso may adversely affect the Argentine economy as well as our financial performance.

Despite the positive effects of the real depreciation of the Peso in 2002 on the competitiveness of certain sectors of the Argentine economy, it has also had a far-reaching negative impact on the Argentine economy and on businesses and individuals’ financial condition. The devaluation of the Peso has had a negative impact on the ability of Argentine businesses to honor their foreign currency-denominated debt, initially led to very high inflation, significantly reduced real wages, had a negative impact on businesses whose success is dependent on domestic market demand, such as utilities and the financial industry, and adversely affected the government’s ability to honor its foreign debt obligations. During January and October 2014, the Argentine government has devaluated significantly the Peso. If the Peso continues to devaluate significantly, all of the negative effects on the Argentine economy related to such devaluation could recur, with adverse consequences on our business. Moreover, it would likely result in a material adverse effect in our business as a result of the exposure to financial commitments in US Dollar.
 
On the other hand, a substantial increase in the value of the Peso against the U.S. Dollar also presents risks for the Argentine economy. The appreciation of the Peso against the U.S. Dollar negatively impacts the financial condition of entities whose foreign currency denominated assets exceed their foreign currency-denominated liabilities, such as us. In addition, in the short term, a significant real appreciation of the Peso would adversely affect exports. This could have a negative effect on GDP growth and employment as well as reduce the Argentine public sector’s revenues by reducing tax collection in real terms, given its current heavy reliance on taxes on exports. The appreciation of the Peso against the U.S. Dollar could have an adverse effect on the Argentine economy and our business.
 
Certain measures that may be taken by the Argentine government may adversely affect the Argentine economy and, as a result, our business and results of operations

During recent years, the Argentine government has increased its direct intervention in the economy, including through the implementation of expropriation and nationalization measures, price controls and exchange controls. 
 
In November 2008, the Argentine government enacted Law No. 26,425 which provided for the nationalization of the Administradoras de Fondos de Jubilaciones y Pensiones (the “AFJPs”). More recently, beginning in April 2012, the Argentine government provided for the nationalization of YPF S.A. and imposed major changes to the system under which oil companies operate, principally through the enactment of Law No. 26,741 and Decree No. 1277/2012. In February 2014, the Argentine government and Repsol (which was the principal shareholder of YPF S.A.) announced that they had reached agreement on the terms of the compensation payable to Repsol for the expropriation of the YPF S.A. shares. Such compensation totals US$ 5 billion, payable by delivery of Argentine sovereign bonds with various maturities. Additionally, on December 19, 2012, the Argentine government issued Decree No. 2552/2012 which, in its article 2, ordered the expropriation of the “Predio Rural de Palermo”. However, on January 4, 2013, the Federal Civil and Commercial Chamber granted an injunction that has temporarily blocked the application of Decree No. 2,552/2012. This Decree may indirectly affect our investment in Entertainment Holding S.A. (“EHSA”) (For more information see Item 4 – A. History and Development of the Company – Significant acquisitions, disposition and development of businesses “La Rural”). We cannot assure you that these or other measures that may be adopted by the Argentine government, such as expropriation, nationalization, forced renegotiation or modification of existing contracts, new taxation policies, changes in laws, regulations and policies affecting foreign trade, investment, etc., will not have a material adverse effect on the Argentine economy and, as a consequence, adversely affect our financial condition, our results of operations and the market value of our shares and ADSs
   
The Argentine government may order salary increases to be paid to employees in the private sector, which would increase our operating costs.

In the past, the Argentine government has passed laws, regulations and decrees requiring companies in the private sector to maintain minimum wage levels and provide specified benefits to employees and may do so again in the future. In the aftermath of the Argentine economic crisis, employers both in the public and private sectors have experienced significant pressure from their employees and labor organizations to increase wages and to provide additional employee benefits. Due to the high levels of inflation, the employees and labor organizations have begun again demanding significant wage increases. It is possible that the Argentine government could adopt measures mandating salary increases and/or the provision of additional employee benefits in the future. Any such measures could have a material and adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Exchange controls and restrictions on transfers abroad and capital inflow restrictions have limited, and can be expected to continue to limit, the availability of international credit.

In 2001 and 2002, Argentina imposed exchange controls and transfer restrictions substantially limiting the ability of companies to retain foreign currency or make payments abroad. On June 2005, the government issued decree No. 616/2005, which established additional controls on capital inflow, including the requirement that, subject to limited exemptions, 30% of all funds remitted to Argentina remain deposited in a domestic financial institution for one year without earning any interest. On October 2011, new exchange controls measures that restrict foreign exchange inflows and outflows of capital have been implemented, among them it was established as a requirement for the repatriation of the direct investment of the non-resident (purchase of shares of local companies and real estate), the demonstration of the income of the currency and its settlement in the single free exchange market “Mercado Único y Libre de Cambios” or “MULC”. This measure increases the cost of obtaining foreign funds and limits access to such financing.
 
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Additionally, on July 12, 2012, the Argentine Central Bank issued Communication “A” 5318, which among others, suspended the access to MULC for residents for external assets without a specific purpose.

Through resolution 3210/2011 of the AFIP and the Communications "A" 5239, 5240, 5242 and 5245 and its amendments of the Argentine Central Bank, the "Consultation of Exchange Operations Programme," was established, a system by which an assessment will be made at the time of each transaction, in order to have the possibility to acquired US Dollars for tourism purpose. The system analyze the consistency with tax information of each currency buyer, and validate or invalidate the transaction.

In January 2014, the Argentine Central Bank established by Communication "A" 5526 that the resident individuals in the country will be able to access the local exchange market for purchases made by the concept "buy for the possession of foreign currency in the country" according to their income declared to the AFIP and other quantitative parameters established in the framework of exchange rate policy. In this sense, the AFIP established through its General Resolution No. 3583/2014 a parameter of 20% of the monthly income of the taxpayer validating the exchange transaction, with a minimum amount of monthly income of Ps. 7,200 (two minimum, living and mobile wages) and a monthly cap of US$ 2,000. The purchase amount that individuals can access this concept can be found through the “Exchange Operations Consultation Program", available on the corporate website of the AFIP.

Additionally, on July 10, 2014, by means of Communication "A" 5604, the Argentine Central Bank amended Communication "A" 5526 (which regulates access to MULC by residents for the purchase of foreign currency for their application to specific destinations in local assets) establishing the possibility that local governments and/or residents of the nonfinancial private sector issue new bonds and other debt securities with a public offering, can access the MULC simultaneously to the liquidation of the funds they receive for these emissions, to purchase foreign currency notes, for up to 90% of the amount liquidated in the MULC. To do this, they must meet the other requirements in the Communication "A" 5604 and allocate foreign currency acquired for determined purposes. On October 9, 2014, such situation was extended to the funds received from external financial loans and direct investments under Communication “A” 5643.

The Argentine government may, in the future, impose additional controls on the foreign exchange market and on capital flows from and into Argentina, in response to capital flight or depreciation of the Peso. These restrictions may have a negative effect on the economy and on our business if imposed in an economic environment where access to local capital is constrained. For more information, please see Item 10 (d) “Exchange Controls”.

Payment of dividends to non-residents has been limited in the past and may be limited again.

Beginning in February 2002, the payment of dividends, irrespective of amount, outside Argentina required prior authorization from the Argentine Central Bank. On January 7, 2003, the Argentine Central Bank issued communication “A” 3859, which is still in force and pursuant to which there are no limitations on companies’ ability to purchase foreign currency and transfer it outside Argentina to pay dividends, provided that those dividends arise from net earnings corresponding to approved and audited financial statements. In spite of the lack of restriction to access the MULC in order to transfer those profits, there might be delays to exchange them for U.S. Dollars or any other currency and the consequent transfer of the earnings to the shareholders.
 
In the future, Government or the Argentine Central Bank could impose new restrictions to the payment of dividends abroad and established additional requirements. Any restrictions on transferring funds abroad imposed by the government could undermine the ability of the holders of our ADSs to collect dividend payments.
 
Property values in Argentina could decline significantly.

Property values are influenced by multiple factors that are beyond our control. We cannot assure you that property values will increase or that they will not be reduced. Many of the properties we own are located in Argentina. As a result, a reduction in the value of properties in Argentina could materially affect our business.
 
The Argentine economy could be adversely affected by economic developments in other global markets.
 
Financial and securities markets in Argentina are influenced, to varying degrees, by economic and market conditions in other global markets. Although economic conditions vary from country to country, investors’ perception of the events occurring in one country may substantially affect capital flows into other countries, including. Lower capital inflows and declining securities prices negatively affect the real economy of a country through higher interest rates or currency volatility. The Argentine economy was adversely impacted by the political and economic events that occurred in several emerging economies in the 1990s, including those in Mexico in 1994, the collapse of several Asian economies between 1997 and 1998, the economic crisis in Russia in 1998 and the Brazilian devaluation in January 1999.
 
In addition, Argentina is also affected by the economic conditions of major trade partners, such as Brazil and/or countries that have influence over world economic cycles, such as the United States. If interest rates rise significantly in developed economies, including the United States, Argentina and other emerging market economies could find it more difficult and expensive to borrow capital and refinance existing debt, which would negatively affect their economic growth. In addition, if these developing countries, which are also Argentina’s trade partners, fall into a recession the Argentine economy would be affected by a decrease in exports. All of these factors would have a negative impact on us, our business, operations, financial condition and prospects.
 
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Moreover, several European Union members have been obliged to reduce their public expenditures due to their high indebtedness rates, which had a negative impact on the economy of the Euro zone.

The situation of global economics on Argentina could imply in a reduction in the exports and foreign direct investment, and a decline in the national tax revenues and the inability to access to the international capital markets, which could adversely affect our business and results of our operations.

If prices for Argentina’s main commodity exports decline, such decline could have an adverse effect on Argentina’s economic growth and on our business.

 
Argentina’s economy has historically relied on the export of commodities, the prices of which have been volatile in the past and largely outside its control. Argentina’s recovery from the financial crisis in 2001 and 2002 has depended to a significant extent on the rise in commodity prices, particularly prices of its main commodity exports, such as soybeans. High commodity prices have contributed significantly to government revenues from taxes on exports. Fluctuations in prices for commodities exported by Argentina and a significant increase in the value of the Peso (in real terms) may reduce Argentina’s competitiveness and significantly affect the country’s exports. During 2014, global commodity prices have presented a significant drop. A decrease in exports could affect Argentina’s economy, have a material adverse effect on public finances due to a loss of tax revenues, cause an imbalance in the country’s exchange market which, in turn, could lead to increased volatility with respect to the exchange rate. In addition, and more importantly in the short term, a significant appreciation of the Peso could materially reduce the Argentine government’s revenues in real terms and affect its ability to make payments on its debt obligations, as these revenues are heavily derived from export taxes (withholdings). This could worsen the financial condition of the Argentine public sector, which could adversely affect the Argentine economy, as well as our financial condition and operating results.
 

Restrictions on the supply of energy could negatively affect Argentina’s economy.

As a result of prolonged recession, and the forced conversion into Pesos and subsequent freeze of gas and electricity tariffs in Argentina, there has been a lack of investment in gas and electricity supply and transport capacity in Argentina in recent years. At the same time, demand for natural gas and electricity has increased substantially, driven by a recovery in economic conditions and price constraints, which has prompted the government to adopt a series of measures that have resulted in industry shortages and/or costs increase. In particular, Argentina has been importing gas in order to compensate the shortage in local production. In order to pay for those importations the Argentine government has frequently used the Argentine Central Bank reserves due to absence of incoming currencies from investment. If the government is unable to pay for the gas import in order to produce electricity, business and industries may be affected.

The federal government has been taking a number of measures to alleviate the short-term impact of energy shortages on residential and industrial users. If these measures prove to be insufficient, or if the investment that is required to increase natural gas production and transportation capacity and energy generation and transportation capacity over the medium-and long-term fails to materialize on a timely basis, economic activity in Argentina could be curtailed which may have a significant adverse effect on our business.

As a first step of these measures, subsidies on energy tariffs were withdrawn to industries and high income consumers. Additionally, since 2011, a series of rate increases and the reduction of subsidies mainly amongst industries and high-income consumers occurred. As a result, energy costs raised significantly, which could affect substantially and adversely the Argentine economy, as well as business operations and results of our transactions.
 
Risks Relating to Our Business
 
We are subject to risks inherent to the operation of shopping centers that may affect our profitability.
 
 Shopping centers are subject to various factors that affect their development, administration and profitability. These factors include:
 
•    decline in our lease prices or increases in levels of default by our tenants due to recessions, increases in interest rates and other factors that we cannot control;
 
•    the accessibility and the attractiveness of the area where the shopping center is located;
 
•    the intrinsic attractiveness of the shopping center;
 
•    the flow of people and the level of sales of each shopping center rental unit;
 
•    increasing competition from internet sales;
 
•    the amount of rent collected from each shopping center rental unit;
 
•    changes in consumer demand and availability of consumer credit (considering the limits impose by the Argentine Central Bank to interest rates charged by financial institutions), both of which are highly sensitive to general macroeconomic conditions; and
 
•    the fluctuations in occupancy levels in the shopping centers.
 
An increase in our operating costs, caused by inflation or by other factors, could have a material adverse effect on us if our tenants are unable to pay higher rent due to the increase in expenses. Moreover, the shopping center business is closely related to consumer spending and to the economy in which customers are located. All of our shopping centers are in Argentina, and, as a consequence, their business could be seriously affected by a recession in Argentina. For example, during the economic crisis in Argentina, spending decreased significantly, unemployment, political instability and inflation significantly reduced consumer spending in Argentina, lowering tenants’ sales and forcing some tenants to leave our shopping centers. If the international financial crisis has a substantial impact on economic activity in Argentina, it will likely have a material adverse effect on the revenues from the shopping center activity and thus on our business.
 
Our performance is subject to risks associated with our properties and with the real estate industry.
 
Our economic performance and the value of our real estate assets are subject to the risk that our properties may not be able to generate sufficient revenues to meet our operating expenses, including debt service and capital expenditures, our cash flow and ability to service our debt and to cover other expenses may be adversely affected.
 
Events or conditions beyond our control that may adversely affect our operations or the value of our properties include:
 
•    downturns in the national, regional and local economic climate;
 
•    volatility and decline in discretionary spending;
 
•    competition from other shopping centers;
 
•    local real estate market conditions, such as oversupply or reduction in demand for retail space;
 
•    decreases in consumption levels;
 
•    changes in interest rates and availability of financing;
 
•    the exercise by our tenants of their legal right to early termination of their leases;
 
•    vacancies, changes in market rental rates and the need to periodically repair, renovate and re-lease space;
 
•    increased operating costs, including insurance expense, salary increases, utilities, real estate taxes, state and local taxes and heightened security costs;
 
•    civil disturbances, earthquakes and other natural disasters, or terrorist acts or acts of war which may result in uninsured or underinsured losses;
 
•    significant expenditures associated with each investment, such as debt service payments, real estate taxes, insurance and maintenance costs which are generally not reduced when circumstances cause a reduction in revenues from a property;
 
•    declines in the financial condition of our tenants and our ability to collect rents from our tenants;
 
•    changes in our ability or our tenants’ ability to provide for adequate maintenance and insurance, possibly decreasing the useful life of and revenue from property; and
 
•    changes in law or governmental regulations (such as those governing usage, zoning and real property taxes) or government action such as expropriation or confiscation.
 
If any one or more of the foregoing conditions were to affect our business, it could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
 
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An adverse economic environment for real estate companies and the credit crisis may adversely impact our results of operations and business prospects significantly.
 
The success of our business and profitability of our operations are dependent on continued investment in the real estate markets and access to capital and debt financing. A long term crisis of confidence in real estate investments and lack of credit for acquisitions may tend to constrain our business growth. As part of our business goals, we intend to increase our properties portfolio with strategic acquisitions of core properties at advantageous prices, and core plus and value added properties where we believe we can bring necessary expertise to enhance property values. In order to pursue acquisitions, we may need access to equity capital and/or debt financing. Recent disruptions in the financial markets, including the bankruptcy and restructuring of major financial institutions, may adversely impact our ability to refinance existing debt and the availability and cost of credit in the near future. Any consideration of sales of existing properties or portfolio interests may be tempered by decreasing property values. Our ability to make scheduled payments or to refinance our obligations with respect to indebtedness depends on our operating and financial performance, which in turn is subject to prevailing economic conditions. If a recurrence of the disruptions in financial markets remain in the future, there can be no assurances that government responses to such disruptions will restore investor confidence, stabilize the markets or increase liquidity and the availability of credit.
 
The loss of significant tenants could adversely affect both the operating revenues and value of our properties.
 
If certain of our most important tenants were to experience financial difficulties, including bankruptcy, insolvency or a general downturn of business, or if we simply failed to retain their patronage, our business could be adversely affected. Our shopping centers are typically anchored by significant tenants, such as well-known department stores who generate shopping traffic at the mall. A decision by such significant tenants to cease operations at our shopping centers could have a material adverse effect on the revenues and profitability of the affected segment and, by extension, on our financial condition and results of our operations. The closing of one or more significant tenants may induce other major tenants at an affected property to terminate their leases, to seek rent relief and/or cease operating their stores or otherwise adversely affect occupancy at the property. In addition, key tenants at one or more properties might terminate their leases as a result of mergers, acquisitions, consolidations, dispositions or bankruptcies in the retail industry. The bankruptcy and/or closure of one or more significant tenants, if we are not able to successfully re-lease the affected space, could have a material adverse effect on both the operating revenues and underlying value of the properties involved.
 
Our future acquisitions may be unprofitable.
 
We intend to acquire additional shopping center properties to the extent that they will be acquired on advantageous terms and conditions, and meet our investment criteria. Acquisitions of commercial properties entail general investment risks associated with any real estate investment, including:
 
•    our estimates of the cost of improvements needed to bring the property up to established standards for the market may prove to be inaccurate;
 
•    properties we acquire may fail to achieve within the time frames we project the occupancy or rental rates we project at the time we make the decision to acquire, which may result in the properties’ failure to achieve the returns we projected;
 
•    our pre-acquisition evaluation of the physical condition of each new investment may not detect certain defects or identify necessary repairs, which could significantly increase our total acquisition costs; and
 
•    our investigation of a property or building prior to its acquisition, and any representations we may receive from the seller of such building or property, may fail to reveal various liabilities, which could reduce the cash flow from the property or increase our acquisition cost.
 
If we acquire a business, we will be required to merge and integrate the operations, personnel, accounting and information systems of such acquired business. In addition, acquisitions of or investments in companies may cause disruptions in our operations and divert management’s attention away from day-to-day operations, which could impair our relationships with our current tenants and employees.
 
We may face risks associated with property acquisitions.
 
We have in the past acquired, and intend to acquire in the future, properties, including large properties that would increase our size and potentially alter our capital structure. Although we believe that the acquisitions that we have completed in the past and that we expect to undertake in the future have, and will, enhance our future financial performance, the success of such transactions is subject to a number of uncertainties, including the risk that:
 
•    we may not be able to obtain financing for acquisitions on favorable terms;
 
•    acquired properties may fail to perform as expected;
 
•    the actual costs of repositioning or redeveloping acquired properties may be higher than our estimates;
 
•    acquired properties may be located in new markets where we may have limited knowledge and understanding of the local economy, absence of business relationships in the area or unfamiliarity with local governmental and permitting procedures; and
 
If we acquire new properties; we may not be able to efficiently integrate acquired properties, particularly portfolios of properties, into our organization and to manage new properties in a way that allows us to realize cost savings and synergies, which could impair our results of operations.
 
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Some of the land we have purchased is not zoned for development purposes, and we may be unable to obtain, or may face delays in obtaining the necessary zoning permits and other authorizations.
 
We own several plots of land which are not zoned for the type of projects we intend to develop. In addition, we do not yet have the required land-use, building, occupancy and other required governmental permits and authorizations. We cannot assure you that we will continue to be successful in our attempts to rezone land and to obtain all necessary permits and authorizations, or that rezoning efforts and permit requests will not be unreasonably delayed or rejected. Moreover, we may be affected by building moratorium and anti-growth legislation. If we are unable to obtain all of the governmental permits and authorizations we need to develop our present and future projects as planned, we may be forced to make unwanted modifications to such projects or abandon them altogether.
 
Our ability to grow will be limited if we cannot obtain additional capital.
 
Our growth strategy is focused on the development and redevelopment of properties we already own and the acquisition and development of additional properties. As a result, we are likely to depend to an important degree on the availability of debt or equity capital, which may or may not be available on favorable terms or at all. We cannot guarantee that additional financing, refinancing or other capital will be available in the amounts we desire or on favorable terms. Our access to debt or equity capital markets depends on a number of factors, including the market’s perception of our growth potential, our ability to pay dividends, our financial condition, our credit rating and our current and potential future earnings. The capital and credit markets have been experiencing extreme volatility and disruption since the last credit crisis. The availability of financing will depend on a variety of factors, such as economic and market conditions, the availability of credit, as well as the possibility that lenders could develop a negative perception of our prospects or the industry generally. We may not be able to successfully obtain any necessary additional financing on favorable terms, or at all.
 
Serious illnesses and pandemics, such as the 2009 outbreak of Influenza A H1N1 virus (the “Swine Flu”), have in the past adversely affected consumer and tourist activity, may do so in the future and may adversely affect our results of operations.
 
As a result of the outbreak of Swine Flu during the winter of 2009, consumers and tourists dramatically changed their spending and travel habits to avoid contact with crowds. Furthermore, several governments’ enacted regulations limiting the operation of schools, cinemas and shopping centers. Even though the Argentine government only issued public service recommendations to the population regarding the risks involved in visiting crowded places, such as shopping centers, and did not issue specific regulations limiting access to public places, a significant number of consumers nonetheless changed their habits vis-a-vis shopping centers and malls. In addition, as of the date of this annual report, a remote but possible outbreak of ebola may endanger our activities if such outbreak actually occurs and the government decides to take measures to limit interaction between large concentrations of people. We cannot assure you that a new outbreak or health hazard will not occur in the future, or that such an outbreak or health hazard would not significantly affect consumer and/or tourist activity, and that such scenario would not adversely affect our businesses.
 
Adverse incidents that occur in our shopping centers may result in damage to our image and a decrease in the number of our customers.
 
Given that shopping centers are open to the public, with ample circulation of people, accidents, theft, robbery and other incidents may occur in our facilities, regardless of the preventative measures we adopt. In the event such an incident or series of incidents occurs, shopping center customers and visitors may choose to visit other shopping venues that they believe are safer and less violent, which may cause a reduction in the sales volume and operating income of our shopping centers.
 
Argentine Lease Law No. 23,091 imposes restrictions that limit our flexibility.
 
Argentine laws governing leases impose certain restrictions, including the following:
 
 •    lease agreements may not contain inflation adjustment clauses based on consumer price indexes or wholesale price indexes. Although many of our lease agreements contain readjustment clauses, these are not based on an official index nor do they reflect the inflation index. In the event of litigation these provisions may not be enforceable and therefore it may be impossible for us to adjust the amounts owed to us under our lease agreements;
 
•    residential leases must comply with a mandatory minimum term of two years and retail leases must comply with a mandatory minimum term of three years except in the case of stands and/or spaces for special exhibitions;
 
•    lease terms may not exceed ten years, except for leases regulated by Law No. 25,248 (which provides that leases containing a purchase option are not subject to term limitations); and
 
•    tenants may rescind commercial and office lease agreements after the initial six-month period.
 
As a result of the foregoing, we are exposed to the risk of increases of inflation under our leases and the exercise of rescission rights by our tenants could materially and adversely affect our business and we cannot assure you that our tenants will not exercise such right, especially if rent values stabilize or decline in the future or if economic conditions deteriorate.
 
Eviction proceedings in Argentina are difficult and time consuming.
 
Although Argentine law permits a summary proceeding to collect unpaid rent and a special proceeding to evict tenants, eviction proceedings in Argentina are difficult and time-consuming. Historically, the heavy workloads of the courts and the numerous procedural steps required have generally delayed landlords’ efforts to evict tenants. Eviction proceedings generally take between six months and two years from the date of filing of the suit to the time of actual eviction.
 
We have usually attempted to negotiate the termination of lease agreements with defaulting tenants after the first few months of non-payment in order to avoid legal proceedings. Delinquency may increase significantly in the future, and such negotiations with tenants may not be as successful as they have been in the past. Moreover, new Argentine laws and regulations may forbid or restrict eviction, and in each such case they would likely have a material and adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operation.
 
Our investment in property development, redevelopment and construction activities may be less profitable than we anticipate.
 
We are engage in the development and construction of shopping centers and residential apartment complexes, frequently through third-party contractors. Risks associated with our development, re-development and constructions activities include the following, among others:
 
•    abandonment of development opportunities and renovation proposals;
 
•    construction costs of a project may exceed our original estimates for reasons including raises in interest rates or increases in the costs of materials and labor, making a project unprofitable;
 
•    occupancy rates and rents at newly completed properties may fluctuate depending on a number of factors, including market and economic conditions, resulting in lower than projected rental rates and a corresponding lower return on our investment;
 
•    pre-construction buyers may default on their purchase contracts or units in new buildings may remain unsold upon completion of construction;
 
•    the unavailability of favorable financing alternatives in the private and public debt markets;
 
•    sale prices for residential units may be insufficient to cover development costs;
 
•    construction and lease-up may not be completed on schedule, resulting in increased debt service expense and construction costs;
 
•    impossibility to obtain, delays in obtaining, necessary zoning, land-use, building, occupancy and other required governmental permits and authorizations, or building moratoria and anti-growth legislation;
 
•    significant time lags between the commencement and completion of projects subjects us to greater risks due to fluctuation in the general economy;
 
•    construction may not be completed on schedule because of a number of factors, including weather, labor disruptions, construction delays or delays in receipt of zoning or other regulatory approvals, or man-made or natural disasters (such as fires, hurricanes, earthquakes or floods), resulting in increased debt service expense and construction costs; and
 
•    we may incur capital expenditures that could result in considerable time consuming efforts and which may never be completed due to government restrictions.
 
In addition, we may face contractors’ claims for the enforcement of labor laws in Argentina (sections 30, 31, 32 under Law No. 20,744), which provide for joint and several liability. Many companies in Argentina hire personnel from third-party companies that provide outsourced services, and sign indemnity agreements in the event of labor claims from employees of such third company that may affect the liability of such hiring company. However, in recent years several courts have denied the existence of independence in those labor relationships and declared joint and several liabilities for both companies.
 
While our policies with respect to expansion, renovation and development activities are intended to limit some of the risks otherwise associated with such activities, we are nevertheless subject to risks associated with the construction of properties, such as cost overruns, design changes and timing delays arising from a lack of availability of materials and labor, weather conditions and other factors outside of our control, as well as financing costs, may exceed original estimates, possibly making the associated investment unprofitable. Any substantial unanticipated delays or expenses could adversely affect the investment returns from these redevelopment projects and harm our operating results.
 
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We are subject to great competitive pressure.
 
Our development activities are highly concentrated in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area, where the real estate market is highly competitive due to a scarcity of properties in sought-after locations and the increasing number of local and international competitors. Furthermore, the Argentine real estate industry is generally highly competitive and fragmented and does not have high barriers to entry restricting new competitors from entering the market. The main competitive factors in the real estate development business include availability and location of land, price, funding, design, quality, reputation and partnerships with developers. A number of residential and commercial developers and real estate services companies compete with us in seeking land for acquisition, financial resources for development and prospective purchasers and tenants. Other companies, including joint ventures of foreign and local companies, have become increasingly active in the real estate business and shopping center business in Argentina, further increasing this competition. To the extent that one or more of our competitors are able to acquire and develop desirable properties, as a result of greater financial resources or otherwise, our business could be materially and adversely affected. If we are not able to respond to such pressures as promptly as our competitors, or the level of competition increases, our financial condition and results of our operations could be adversely affected.
 
All of our shopping center properties are located in Argentina. There are other shopping centers and numerous smaller retail stores and residential properties within the market area of each of our properties. The number of competing properties in a particular area could have a material adverse effect on our ability to lease retail space in our shopping centers or sell units in our residential complexes and on the amount of rent or the sale price that we are able to charge. To date, there have been relatively few companies competing with us for shopping center properties. However, if additional companies become active in the Argentine shopping center market in the future, such competition could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
 
Our assets are highly concentrated in certain geographic areas and an economic downturn in such areas could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition.
 
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, 79.6% of our sales from leases and services were derived from shopping centers in the City of Buenos Aires and the Greater Buenos Aires. Although we own properties and may acquire or develop additional properties outside of the City of Buenos Aires and the Greater Buenos Aires, we expect to continue to depend to a very large extent on economic conditions affecting those areas and therefore, an economic downturn in those areas could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition.
 
Our dependence on rental income may adversely affect our ability to meet our debt obligations.
 
The substantial majority of our income is derived from rental income from real property. As a result, our performance depends on our ability to collect rent from tenants. Our income and funds for distribution would be negatively affected if a significant number of our tenants, or any of our major tenants (as discussed in more detail below):
 
•    Delay lease commencements;
 
•  
 Decline to extend or renew leases upon expiration;
 
•    Fail to make rental payments when due; or
 
•    Close stores or declare bankruptcy.
 
Any of these actions could result in the termination of the tenant’s leases and the loss of rental income attributable to the terminated leases. In addition, we cannot be sure that any tenant whose lease expires will renew that lease or that we will be able to re-lease space on economically advantageous terms. The loss of rental revenues from a number of our tenants and our inability to replace such tenants may adversely affect our profitability and our ability to meet debt and other financial obligations in either Pesos or in a foreign currency.

Some potential losses are not covered by insurance and certain kinds of insurance coverage may become prohibitively expensive.

We currently carry insurance policies that cover potential risks such as civil liability, fire, loss profit, floods, including extended coverage and losses from leases on all of our properties. Although we believe the policy specifications and insured limits of these policies are generally customary, there are certain types of losses, such as lease and other contract claims, terrorism and acts of war that generally are not insured under the insurance policies offered in the national market. Should an insured loss or a loss in excess of insured limits occur, we could lose all or a portion of the capital we have invested in a property, as well as the anticipated future revenue from the property. In such an event, we might nevertheless remain obligated for any mortgage debt or other financial obligations related to the property. We cannot assure you that material losses in excess of insurance proceeds will not occur in the future. If any of our properties were to experience a catastrophic loss, it could seriously disrupt our operations, delay revenue and result in large expenses to repair or rebuild the property. Moreover, we do not purchase life or disability insurance for any of our key employees. If any of our key employees were to die or become incapacitated, we could experience losses caused by a disruption in our operations which will not be covered by insurance, and this could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
 
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In addition, we cannot assure you that we will be able to renew our insurance coverage in an adequate amount or at reasonable prices. Insurance companies may no longer offer coverage against certain types of losses, such as losses due to terrorist acts and mold, or, if offered, these types of insurance may be prohibitively expensive.
 
An uninsured loss or a loss that exceeds the policies on our properties could subject us to lost capital or revenue on those properties.
 
Under the terms and conditions of the leases currently in force on our properties, tenants are required to indemnify and hold us harmless from liabilities resulting from injury to persons, or property, on or off the premises, due to activities conducted on the properties, except for claims arising from our negligence or intentional misconduct or that of our agents. Tenants are generally required, at the tenant’s expense, to obtain and keep in full force during the term of the lease, liability and property damage insurance policies. In addition, we cannot assure the holders that the tenants will properly maintain their insurance policies or have the ability to pay the deductibles. Should a loss occur that is uninsured or in an amount exceeding the combined aggregate limits for the policies noted above, or in the event of a loss that is subject to a substantial deductible under an insurance policy, we could lose all or part of our capital invested in, and anticipated revenue from, one or more of the properties, which could have a material adverse effect on our operating results and financial condition.
 
Our level of debt may adversely affect our operations and our ability to pay our debt as it becomes due.

We had, and expect to have, substantial liquidity and capital resource requirements to finance our business. As of June 30, 2014, our consolidated financial debt amounted to Ps. 1,525.3 million (including accrued and unpaid interests and deferred financing costs).

 Although we are generating sufficient funds from operating cash flows to satisfy our debt service requirements and our capacity to obtain new financing is adequate given the current availability of credit lines with the banks, we cannot assure you that we will maintain such cash flow and adequate financial capacity in the future.

The fact that we are leveraged may affect our ability to refinance existing debt or borrow additional funds to finance working capital, acquisitions and capital expenditures. In addition, the recent disruptions in the global financial markets, including the bankruptcy and restructuring of major financial institutions, may adversely impact our ability to refinance existing debt and the availability and cost of credit in the future. In such conditions, access to equity and debt financing options may be restricted and it may be uncertain how long these economic circumstances may last.

This would require us to allocate a substantial portion of cash flow to repay principal and interest, thereby reducing the amount of money available to invest in operations, including acquisitions and capital expenditures. Our leverage could also affect our competitiveness and limit our ability to changes in market conditions, changes in the real estate industry and economic downturns.

We may not be able to generate sufficient cash flows from operations to satisfy our debt service requirements or to obtain future financing. If we cannot satisfy our debt service requirements or if we default on any financial or other covenants in our debt arrangements, the lenders and/or holders of our debt will be able to accelerate the maturity of such debt or cause defaults under the other debt arrangements. Our ability to service debt obligations or to refinance them will depend upon our future financial and operating performance, which will, in part, be subject to factors beyond our control such as macroeconomic conditions (including the recent international credit crisis) and regulatory changes in Argentina. If we cannot obtain future financing, we may have to delay or abandon some or all of our planned capital expenditures, which could adversely affect our ability to generate cash flows and repay our obligations.

The recurrence of a credit crisis could have a negative impact on our major customers, which in turn could materially adversely affect our results of operations and liquidity.

The recent credit crisis had a significant negative impact on businesses around the world. The impact of a crisis on our major tenants cannot be predicted and may be quite severe. A disruption in the ability of our significant tenants to access liquidity could cause serious disruptions or an overall deterioration of their businesses which could lead to a significant reduction their future orders of their products and the inability or failure on their part to meet their payment obligations to us, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and liquidity.
 
The shift of consumers to purchasing goods over the Internet may negatively affect sales in our shopping centers.
 
During the last years, retail sales by means of the Internet have grown significantly in Argentina, even though the market share of Internet sales related to retail sales is still not significant. The Internet enables manufacturers and retailers to sell directly to consumers, diminishing the importance of traditional distribution channels such as retail stores and shopping centers. We believe that our target consumers are increasingly using the Internet, from home, work or elsewhere, to shop electronically for retail goods, and this trend is likely to continue. If e-commerce and retail sales through the Internet continue to grow, consumers’ reliance on traditional distribution channels such as our shopping centers could be materially diminished, having a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and business prospects.
 
Our business is subject to extensive regulation and additional regulations may be imposed in the future.
 
Our activities are subject to federal, state and municipal laws, and to regulations, authorizations and licenses required with respect to construction, zoning, use of the soil, environmental protection and historical patrimony, consumer protection, antitrust and other requirements, all of which affect our ability to acquire land, buildings and shopping centers, develop and build projects and negotiate with customers. In addition, companies in this industry are subject to increasing tax rates, the creation of new taxes and changes in the taxation regime. We are required to obtain licenses and authorizations with different governmental authorities in order to carry out our projects. Maintaining our licenses and authorizations can be a costly provision. In the case of non-compliance with such laws, regulations, licenses and authorizations, we may face fines, project shutdowns, and cancellation of licenses and revocation of authorizations.
 
In addition, public authorities may issue new and stricter standards, or enforce or construe existing laws and regulations in a more restrictive manner, which may force us to make expenditures to comply with such new rules. Development activities are also subject to risks relating to potential delays in obtaining or an inability to obtain all necessary zoning, environmental, land-use, development, building, occupancy and other required governmental permits and authorizations. Any such delays or failures to obtain such government approvals may have an adverse effect on our business.
 
In the past, the Argentine government imposed strict and burdensome regulations regarding leases in response to housing shortages, high rates of inflation and difficulties in accessing credit. Such regulations limited or prohibited increases on rental prices and prohibited eviction of tenants, even for failure to pay rent. Most of our leases provide that the tenants pay all costs and taxes related to their respective leased areas. In the event of a significant increase in the amount of such costs and taxes, the Argentine government may respond to political pressure to intervene by regulating this practice, thereby negatively affecting our rental income. We cannot assure you that the Argentine government will not impose similar or other regulations in the future. Changes in existing laws or the enactment of new laws governing the ownership, operation or leasing of properties in Argentina could negatively affect the Argentine real estate market and the rental market and materially and adversely affect our operations and profitability.
 
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We are controlled by one principal shareholder.
 
As of June 30, 2014, IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima (“IRSA”), our major shareholder, owned in the aggregate 95.7% of our capital stock. This principal shareholder controls us and has significant influence on the election of our directors and syndics and the outcome of any action requiring shareholder approval.
 
We are dependent on our Board of Directors.
 
Our success, to a significant extent, depends on the continued employment of Eduardo Sergio Elsztain and certain other members of our board of directors and senior management, who have significant expertise and knowledge of our business and industry. The loss or interruption in of his services for any reason could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations. Our future success also depends in part upon our ability to attract and retain other highly qualified personnel. We cannot assure you that we will be successful in hiring or retaining qualified personnel, or that any of our personnel will remain employed by us.
 
Due to the currency mismatches between our assets and liabilities, we have currency exposure.
 
As of June 30, 2014, the majority of our liabilities, such as our Series I Notes are denominated in U.S. Dollars while our revenues are denominated in Pesos. This currency gap exposes us to a risk of exchange rate volatility, which would negatively affect our financial results if the dollar were to appreciate against the Peso. Any further depreciation of the Peso against the U.S. Dollar will correspondingly increase the amount of our debt in Pesos, with further adverse effects on our results of operation and financial condition and may increase the collection risk of our leases and other receivables from our tenants and mortgage debtors, most of whom have Peso-denominated revenues.
 
Risks Relating to our ADSs and our Common Shares.
 
Common shares eligible for sale could adversely affect the price of our common shares and American Depositary Shares (“ADS”)
 
The market prices of our common shares and the ADSs could decline as a result of sales by our existing shareholders of common shares or ADSs in the market, or the perception that these sales could occur. These sales also might make it difficult for us to sell equity securities in the future at a time and at a price that we deem appropriate.
 
The ADSs are freely transferable under U.S. securities laws, including common shares sold to our affiliate. IRSA, which as of June 30, 2014 owned approximately 95.7% of our common shares (or approximately 1,206,043,414 common shares which may be exchanged for an aggregate of 30,151,085 ADSs), is free to dispose of any or all of its common shares or ADSs at any time, in its discretion. Sales of a large number of our common shares and/or ADSs would likely have an adverse effect on the market price of our common shares and the ADSs.
 
We are subject to certain different corporate disclosure requirements and accounting standards than domestic issuers of listed securities in the United States
 
There may be less publicly available information about the issuers of securities listed on the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange (the “Bolsa de Comercio de Buenos Aires” orBase) than is regularly published by or about domestic issuers of listed securities in the United States and certain other countries.
 
We are exempt from the rules under the Exchange Act prescribing the furnishing and content of proxy statements, and our officers, directors and principal shareholders are exempt from the reporting and short-swing profit recovery provisions contained in Section 16 of the Exchange Act.
 
Investors may not be able to effect service of process within the U.S., limiting their recovery of any foreign judgment

We are a publicly held stock corporation (sociedad anónima) organized under the laws of Argentina. Most of our directors and our senior managers, and most of our assets are located in Argentina. As a result, it may not be possible for investors to effect service of process within the United States upon us or such persons or to enforce against us or them in United States courts judgments obtained in such courts predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the United States federal securities laws. There is doubt whether the Argentine courts will enforce, to the same extent and in as timely a manner as a U.S. or foreign court, an action predicated solely upon the civil liability provisions of the United States federal securities laws or other foreign regulations brought against such persons or against us.
 
If we are considered to be a passive foreign investment company for United States federal income tax purposes, U.S. Holders of our common shares or ADSs would suffer negative consequences.

Based on the current and projected composition of our income and valuation of our assets, including goodwill, we do not believe we were a passive foreign investment company (“PFIC”), for United States federal income tax purposes for the taxable year ending June 30, 2014, and we do not currently expect to become a PFIC, although there can be no assurance in this regard. The determination of whether we are a PFIC is made annually. Accordingly, it is possible that we may be a PFIC in the current or any future taxable year due to changes in our asset or income composition or if our projections are not accurate. The volatility and instability of Argentina’s economic and financial system may substantially affect the composition of our income and assets and the accuracy of our projections. In addition, this determination is based on the interpretation of certain U.S. Treasury regulations relating to rental income, which regulations are potentially subject to differing interpretation. If we become a PFIC, U.S. Holders (as defined in “Taxation—United States Taxation”) of our common shares or ADSs will be subject to certain United States federal income tax rules that have negative consequences for U.S. Holders such as additional tax and an interest charge upon certain distributions by us or upon a sale or other disposition of our common shares or ADSs at a gain, as well as reporting requirements. Please see ‘‘Taxation—United States Taxation’’ for a more detailed discussion of the consequences if we are deemed a PFIC. You should consult your own tax advisors regarding the application of the PFIC rules to your particular circumstances.

Holders of our ADSs may be unable to exercise voting rights with respect to the common shares underlying the ADSs at our shareholders’ meetings.
 
We will not treat the holders of our ADSs as one of our shareholders and the holders of our ADSs will not have shareholder rights. The depositary will be the holder of the common shares underlying your ADSs and ADS holders may exercise voting rights with respect to the common shares represented by the ADSs only in accordance with the deposit agreement relating to the ADSs. There are no provisions under Argentine law or under our by-laws that limit the exercise by ADS holders of their voting rights through the depositary with respect to the underlying common shares. However, there are practical limitations on the ability of ADS holders to exercise their voting rights due to the additional procedural steps involved in communicating with these holders. For example, holders of our common shares will receive notice of shareholders’ meetings through publication of a notice in an Official Gazette in Argentina, an Argentine newspaper of general circulation and the bulletin of the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange, and will be able to exercise their voting rights by either attending the meeting in person or voting by proxy. ADS holders, by comparison, will not receive notice directly from us. Instead, in accordance with the deposit agreement, we will provide the notice to the depositary. The depositary will mail to holders of ADSs the notice of the meeting and a statement as to the manner in which instructions may be given by holders. To exercise their voting rights, ADS holders must then instruct the depositary as to voting the common shares represented by their ADSs. Due to these procedural steps involving the depositary, the process for exercising voting rights may take longer for ADS holders than for holders of common shares and common shares represented by ADSs may not be voted as their desire.
 
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Under Argentine law, shareholder rights may be fewer or less well defined than in other jurisdictions.
 
Our corporate affairs are governed by our by-laws and by Argentine corporate law, which differ from the legal principles that would apply if we were incorporated in a jurisdiction in the United States, such as the States of Delaware or New York, or in other jurisdictions outside Argentina. In addition, your rights or the rights of holders of our common shares to protect your or their interests in connection with actions by our board of directors may be fewer and less well defined under Argentine corporate law than under the laws of those other jurisdictions. Although insider trading and price manipulation are illegal under Argentine law, the Argentine securities markets are not as highly regulated or supervised as the U.S. securities markets or markets in some other jurisdictions. In addition, rules and policies against self—dealing and regarding the preservation of shareholder interests may be less well defined and enforced in Argentina than in the United States, putting holders of our common shares and ADSs at a potential disadvantage.
 
The protections afforded to minority shareholders in Argentina are different from and more limited than those in the United States and may be more difficult to enforce.
 
Under Argentine law, the protections afforded to minority shareholders are different from, and much more limited than, those in the United States and some other Latin American countries. For example, the legal framework with respect to shareholder disputes, such as derivative lawsuits and class actions, is less developed under Argentine law than under U.S. law as a result of Argentina’s short history with these types of claims and few successful cases. In addition, there are different procedural requirements for bringing these types of shareholder lawsuits. As a result, it may be more difficult for our minority shareholders to enforce their rights against us or our directors or controlling shareholder than it would be for shareholders of a U.S. company.

Our shareholders may determine to not pay any dividends.

In accordance with Argentine corporate law we may pay dividends to shareholders out of net and realized profits, if any, as set forth in our audited financial statements prepared in accordance with Argentine GAAP. The approval, amount and payment of dividends are subject to the approval by our shareholders at our annual ordinary shareholders meeting. The approval of dividends requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shareholders entitled to vote at the meeting. As a result, we cannot assure you that we will be able to generate enough net and realized profits so as to pay dividends or that our shareholders will decide that dividends will be paid.
 
Our ability to pay dividends is limited by law and economic conditions.

 
In accordance with Argentine corporate law, we may pay dividends in Pesos out of retained earnings, if any, to the extent set forth in our audited financial statements. Our ability to generate retained earnings is subject to the results of our operations. During 2014 inflation has accelerated mainly due to the devaluation process carried out by the Argentine Central Bank. The uncertainty surrounding future inflation may affect our results and as a result our ability to pay dividends. If the Peso continues to devaluate significantly, all of the negative effects on the Argentine economy related to such devaluation could recur, with adverse consequences on our business and as a result on the results of our operations and our ability to pay dividends.

Our shareholders’ ability to receive cash dividends may be limited.

Our shareholders’ ability to receive cash dividends may be limited by the ability of the depositary to convert cash dividends paid in Pesos into U.S. Dollars. Under the terms of our deposit agreement with the depositary for the ADSs, to the extent that the ADS depositary can in its judgment, and in accordance with local exchange regulations, convert Pesos (or any other foreign currency) into U.S. Dollars on a reasonable basis and transfer the resulting U.S. Dollars abroad, the ADS depositary will promptly as practicable convert or cause to be converted all cash dividends received by it in Pesos on the deposited securities into U.S. Dollars. If in the judgment of the depositary this conversion is not possible on a reasonable basis (or is not permitted by applicable Argentine laws, regulations and approval requirements), the ADS depositary may distribute the foreign currency received by it in Pesos in Argentina or in its discretion hold such currency uninvested for the respective accounts of the owners entitled to receive the same. As a result, if the exchange rate fluctuates significantly during a time when the depositary cannot convert the foreign currency, you may lose some or all of the value of the dividend distribution.

ITEM 4.
 
Information on the Company
A. History and Development of the Company

General Information

Our legal name is Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA) and our commercial name is Alto Palermo Centros Comerciales. We were authorized and incorporated by Executive Branch Decree issued by the Argentine Executive Branch on August 29, 1889, registered under No. 126 of Page 268 of Book IV, and registered in the Public Registry of Commerce of the City of Buenos Aires on February 27, 1976 under No. 323 on Page 6 of Book 85, Volume A of Argentine Corporations. Pursuant to our bylaws, our term of duration expires on August 28, 2087. Our common shares are listed and traded on the Bolsa de Comercio de Buenos Aires and our ADS on the NASDAQ. Our headquarters and principal executive offices are located at Moreno 877, 22 Floor, (C1091AAQ), Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina. Our telephone is (+54 11) 4344-4600. Our Depositary Agent for the ADS in the United States is Bank of New York Mellon whose address is PO Box 358516, Pittsburgh, PA 15252-8516, and whose telephone is (+1 201) 680-6825. Our website is www.apsacc.com.ar. Information contained in or accesible through our website is not a part of this annual report. All references in this annual report to this or other internet sites are inactive textual references to these URLs, or “uniform resources locator” and are for your information reference only. We assume no responsibility for the information contained on such sites.
 
History
 
We were organized in 1889 under the name Sociedad Anónima Mercado de Abasto Proveedor (SAMAP), and until 1984, we owned and operated the main fresh products market in the City of Buenos Aires. Our main asset during that period was the historic Mercado de Abasto building which served as the location of the market from 1889 to 1984, moment in which we leased our operations. In July 1994, IRSA acquired a controlling interest in us and, subsequently, we resumed real estate operations. Since then, we have continued to grow through a series of acquisitions and the development of our businesses. In April 1997, we merged with fourteen wholly owned subsidiaries, including Alto Palermo S.A., and subsequently changed our name from Sociedad Anónima Mercado de Abasto Proveedor (SAMAP) to Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA).
 
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Significant acquisitions, dispositions and development of businesses

The following is a description of the most significant events in terms of acquisitions, divestitures, real estate barter transactions and other transactions which occurred during the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012:

Fiscal year ended as of June 30, 2014

Acquisitions

Acquisition of building next to Shopping Alto Palermo

On May 22, 2014, we acquired a property with a 40 sqm area, adjacent to our shopping Alto Palermo, located in Av. Santa Fe 3255/57/59 for US$ 3.8 million.

Subscription of common shares of Avenida Inc.

On August 29, 2013, we have indirectly subscribed through Torodur S.A. (“Torodur”), 3,703,704 common shares of Avenida Inc. (“Avenida”), a company incorporated in the state of Delaware, United States, representing 24.79% of its outstanding capital. Additionally, we were granted with a warrant to increase our interest in up to 37.04%. The purchase price for the transaction was Ps. 13.0 million, which has already been paid in full. After the acquisition, Avenida, incorporated Avenida Compras S.A. in Argentina, a company engaged in e-commerce. As of June 30, 2014 Avenida owns 100% of Avenida Compras S.A.

Purchase Option Agreement for Arcos del Gourmet S.A.

On September 16, 2013, we entered into an agreement with Messrs. Eduardo Giana, Pablo Bossi and Patricio Tobal (non-controlling shareholders of Arcos del Gourmet S.A.), whereby we were granted an exclusive and irrevocable option to purchase up to 10% of the equity interest of Arcos del Gourmet S.A. (“Arcos del Gourmet”), which can be executed up to December 31, 2018. In the event the option is exercised, we should pay the amount of US$ 8.0 million.

Furthermore, in the aforementioned agreement the price of the option was set as follows: (a) a fixed amount of Ps. 2 million which was cancelled, and (b) a variable sum payable monthly, which amount shall result from applying 4.5% on the amounts accrued in the immediate preceding month for rental and right of admission (net of certain expenses). Such variable sum will be paid during 5 years from the opening of the shopping mall, during that period Messrs. Giana, Tobal and Bossi assigned to us the economic rights of Arcos del Gourmet.

Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2013

Acquisitions

Additional purchase Arcos Gourmet

On June 7, 2013, we purchased additional common shares of Arcos del Gourmet representing 1.815% of its capital stock and voting interest for a total amount of US$ 0.8 million.

La Rural

            On November 29, 2012 we acquired shares of common, representing 50% of “EHSA” capital stock and votes for Ps. 25.9 million. Under the acquisition agreement, we are entitled to exercise joint control over EHSA. Additionally, we paid Ps. 6.1 million, subject to the acquisition of the remaining 50% of the shares of La Rural S.A. According to contract’s terms, the amount paid will be returned to us, in case the mentioned acquisition is not completed. EHSA is an Argentine company whose main asset consists of an indirect interest of 50% in the capital and voting rights of La Rural S.A. (“LRSA”), whereby it has joint control over this company together with Sociedad Rural Argentina (“SRA”), who owns the remaining 50%. Thus, we are owners of an indirect interest of 25% in LRSA, whose main asset consists on right of use on the “Predio Ferial de Palermo” (the “Fairground”) in the City of Buenos Aires, located between Cerviño, Sarmiento, Santa Fé Avenues and Oro street, in the City of Buenos Aires entered into in 1999 with SRA, owner of such Predio Ferial.
 
The SRA had bought the Fairground from a former Administration of the National Government by an Executive Order in 1991 (the “1991 EO”). Immediately after we acquired the right of use on the Fairground, in December 2012, the current Administration of the National Government reviewed the contracts signed by the former Administration and the SRA twenty years ago and issued an Executive Order – Decree No. 5,552/2012 (the “2012 EO”) seeking to declare null and void the former 1991 EO. The 2012 EO demanded the return of the Fairground to the State.
The 2012 EO neither addresses the right of use of the Fairground nor any action that the owner of the ground might have taken while in possession. According to the information provided by the SRA, they obtained a stay from Argentine Court freezing the 2012 EO, and, although the National Government appealed the ruling, the appeal was rejected by the Supreme Court of Justice in 2013.

We, as well as the joint venture EHSA, were neither defendant in the legal case initiated by SRA nor were mentioned and/or addressed in any respect in the 2012 EO. We acquired the interest in the entity that has the right to use the Fairground as a good faith purchaser, entity that had acquired the right to use the Fairground in good faith as well. The 2012 EO, if sustained by the Supreme Court of Justice in the future, will have no effect in the legal structure of EHSA and on our acquisition of EHSA. However, if sustained, it might have an impact to the underlying asset acquired (the right to use), in the event a final judgment declares null and void all acts performed by the SRA with the Fairground, including granting a right to use it to third parties.

Notwithstanding the above, as from the acquisition date to the date of this annual report, none of the judicial measures initiated by the owner of the Fairground and/or the National Government, or the appeals and rulings thereof, had any effect on our effective use of the Fairground.
 
On September 25 of 2013, Sociedad Rural Argentina (“SRA”), La Rural de Palermo S.A. (“LRPSA”), Boulevard Norte S.A. (“BNSA”), Ogden Argentina S.A., EHSA, Entretenimiento Universal S.A., and La Rural, entered into an agreement that mainly consist of an amendment to the preexisting agreements under the joint venture pursuant to which they agreed to revise, amend and/or clarify certain provisions.
 

Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2012

Acquisitions
 
Nuevo Puerto Santa Fe S.A.
 
On August 18, 2011, we acquired the 50% of the capital stock of Nuevo Puerto Santa Fe S.A. (“NPSF”), a company that owns the usage and exploitation rights for a new shopping mall in the province of Santa Fe (“La Ribera Shopping”). The purchase price was US$ 4.5 million and will be payable in equal and consecutive monthly installments as from February, 2013.
 
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Ex UOM – Lujan, Province of Buenos Aires

On May 22, 2012, we completed the acquisition of a plot of land of 115 hectares in Lujan, Province of Buenos Aires from Cresud S.A.C.I.F. y A. (“Cresud”), the parent company of our controlling shareholder, for a total amount of US$ 8.96 million, which as of the date of this annual report has been fully paid. This transaction was carried out in order to develop a mixed purpose project in the future since the land is located in an area and has scale features that are apt for business development. In addition, the land already has the requisite municipal authorization and zoning permits to allow for development.

 
Acquisition of Cresud’s corporate notes
 
On March 10, 2011 and June 21, 2012, through Emprendimeintos Recoleta S.A. (“ERSA”) we acquired Cresud’s Series VI notes for US$ 2.5 million and Series IX notes for Ps. 3.24 million and Series XI notes for Ps. 7.56 million, respectively.
 
Additionally, on June 21, 2012, through Panamerican Mall S.A. (“PAMSA”) acquired Cresud’s Series IX notes for a total amount of Ps. 5.76 million and Series XI notes for a total amount of Ps. 13,44 million.
 

Acquisition of common shares in Quality Invest S.A.

On May 30, 2012, we acquired 100% of the equity interest owned by IRSA, our controlling shareholder, of Quality Invest S.A. (“Quality Invest”), representing 50% of the capital stock of Quality Invest, for a total amount of US$ 9.7 million, which has been fully paid.

In March 2011, Quality Invest acquired the industrial plant from Nobleza Piccardo S.A.I.C. y F. located in the district of San Martín, Province of Buenos Aires, with a total area of 160,000 square meters, 80,000 of which is a covered area with high quality warehouses currently being used for industrial purposes. Furthermore, Quality Invest has recently obtained pre-approval by the Municipality of San Martín to extend of the purposes for which the property can be used, including shopping center, entertainment, events, commercial offices, parking and other ancillary uses.

Based on these considerations and the strategic location of the property, we plan to develop a shopping center in the future.

Acquisition of common shares of TGLT S.A.

We acquired additional common shares of TGLT S.A. ("TGLT") amounting to 262,927 common shares in August 2011. As of June 30, 2014, we owned a 9.49% interest in TGLT.

Contribution to Don Mario S.G.R. (“Don Mario”)

On June 29, 2012, the Secretaría de Pequeña y Mediana Empresa (the “SME under secretariat”) authorized our incorporation as “Protector Partner” (Socio Protector) of Don Mario S.G.R., Sociedad de Garantía Recíproca ("Don Mario"). Moreover, we made a contribution to Don Mario’s Risk Fund in the amount of Ps. 10 million, in our capacity of Protector Partner. the Sociedades de Garantia Reciproca are funded through the contributions of investors who in turn obtain certain tax benefits for income tax purposes.

Additionally, Don Mario assigned and transferred to us five Class “B” shares, with a face value of Ps. 1 each and entitled to one vote per common share, for the amount of Ps. 0.005 which have been paid in cash. These common shares are symbolic and merely represent our right over the investment. These common shares neither grant control nor significant influence over the actions of Don Mario. We must maintain the investment in the Sociedades de Garantia Reciproca for a minimum period of 2 years and we must grant with our contribution certain financing obtained by PyME´s of our supply chain to make use of the tax benefit. After the period of two years, we decided to not continue as Protector Partner of the SGR, and, therefore, we received Ps. 10 million contributed in 2012.
 
Dispositions

Apsamedia

On October 7, 2011, Apsamedia S.A. (“Apsamedia”), as trustor, together with Comafi Fiduciario Financiero S.A., acting as trustee of the “Fideicomiso Financiero Privado Yatasto”, as original holder, created a private financial trust named Consumo Centro, to which Apsamedia assigned under trust the legal ownership of certain receivables that were not in good standing, including, personal loans, credit card receivables and refinanced receivables generated by Apsamedia in the ordinary course of business, which we anticipate will be emitted as pass-throughs in favor of the original holder.

Sale of units of Condominios I y II

On June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012, we sold different units related to the lot designated as “2H” and “2G” of Condominios I y II for Ps. 51.9 million, Ps. 4.3 million and Ps. 5.0 million, respectively.

Developments

Apsamedia (Metroshop’s continuing company)

On July 20, 2011, a special general shareholders´ meeting of Metroshop S.A. (“Metroshop”) approved by unanimous consent the change of corporate name to Apsamedia and the amendment of its corporate purpose to capitalize on market opportunities. Such amendments were registered under the Public Registry of Commerce on August 29, 2011 under number 17,795.

Apsamedia will continue providing its services, which have been broadened in scope to the following areas:
 
 - Consumer credit marketing and financing.
 
 - Issuance and marketing of credit cards.
 
 - Performance of any type of agency and representation.
 
 - Management of administrative, advertisement and commercial activities.

During fiscal year 2013, Apsamedia started to develop the leasing of advertising space business in our shopping centers (merged with us as from July 1, 2013).

Arcos del Gourmet
 
 On September 6, 2011, Arcos del Gourmet signed a Retrofitting Concession with the Administración de Infraestructuras Ferroviarias (the Railway Infrastructure Administration or “ADIF”), which transferred the railway assets under the jurisdiction of the Organismo Nacional de Administración de Bienes (“ONABE”), pursuant to which the ONABE has granted an extension to the term of the concession until December 31, 2030, automatically renewable for an additional period of three years and four months if the commitments are satisfactorily performed. This new agreement provides an additional extension of three years if Arcos del Gourmet determines it is necessary. It also established a maximum period of 24 months (counted from the day of signing the contract) to carry out the works and opening of the shopping center. The aforementioned contract established a new monthly fee of Ps. 0.2 million (plus VAT) until December 31, 2025, and Ps. 0.25 million (plus VAT) from January 1, 2026. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the future and until the end of the concession period the charges shall be re-calibrated every two years.
 
 Additionally, in order to secure the fulfillment of the agreement, we subscribed a surety bond for Ps.4.46 million, made a cash deposit of Ps. 0.40 million and another surety bond in favor of ADIF in the amount of Ps. 14.95 million as collateral to our execution of the works agreed in due time and proper form. This agreement replaces the one subscribed with ONABE.
 
 On September 7, 2011, we acquired an additional 8.185% interest in Arcos del Gourmet for US$1.75 million in cash consideration. As part of this acquisition, we have renegotiated certain terms of the original acquisition agreement pursuant to which Arcos del Gourmet will contribute 10% of each capital call required to avoid the minority shareholders´ dilution. This obligation is capped at US$ 3.5 million and is recognized under seller financing in short-term and long-term debt.
 
 In December 2011, we started to develop the “Arcos” project located in the neighborhood of Palermo, City of Buenos Aires. This project, which will follow an urban space model, aspires to be a distinct proposal, offering a variety of premium brands in an open-air environment. Despite we planned to inaugurate Arcos del Gourmet during December 2013, during the development and construction works of the project an injunction suspending its opening was filed on the ground that we do not have certain governmental permits. Notwithstanding that the construction had all the government permits, we performed a new environmental certificate and we have obtained a favorable court decision. As of the date of this annual report we completed the construction works and we are awaiting the injunction to be lifted.
 
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Alto Comahue Project– Province of Neuquén
 
On June 4, 2012, Shopping Neuquén S.A. (“Shopping Neuquén”) entered into an agreement with the Municipality whereby it agreed to perform the construction works in one stage of the shopping center, based on the new schedule which provides a maximum construction term of 24 months computed from the execution of the relevant Works Commencement Minutes. Such agreement was approved by Decree N° 0572 issued by the Municipality of Neuquén on June 8, 2012.
 
Later, on May 22, 2014 the parties modified the aforementioned agreement to specify that the work for the Shopping Center should be finished by Shopping Neuquén within six months counted as from September 17, 2014.
 
Capital Expenditures
 
Fiscal Year 2014
 
During the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014, we invested Ps. 285.7 million in capital expenditures, out of which: (i) Ps. 179.3 million were used in development of properties, Ps. 99.9 million of which was used in the "Arcos" project and Ps. 79.4 million in the Shopping Neuquén project; (ii) Ps. 29.6 million were used in advance payments for the acquisition of general investments; (iii) Ps. 61.1 million were related to improvements made to our shopping centers; (iv) Ps. 11.3 million were related to the acquisition of machinery, equipment, and furniture and fixtures, and other buildings and facilities; (v) Ps. 4.3 million were used in improvements made to our offices and other rental properties; and (vi) Ps. 0.1 million are related to the acquisition of land reserves.
 
Fiscal Year 2013
 
During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, we invested Ps. 222.9 million in capital expenditures, mainly related to: (i) Ps. 144.2 million in the development of properties, corresponding Ps. 117.9 million to “Arcos” project and Ps. 26.3 million to Shopping Neuquén project; (ii) Ps. 53.3 million in improvements to our Shopping centers; (iii) Ps. 15.8 million in advance payments in the acquisition of general investments; (iv) Ps. 7.8 million in the acquisition of furniture and fixtures, machinery and equipment and other buildings and facilities; and (v) Ps. 1.8 million in the acquisition of land reserves.
 
Fiscal Year 2012
 
During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012, we invested Ps. 116.4 million in capital expenditures, mainly due to: (i) Ps. 40.1 million related to the acquisition of land reserves, mainly the Luján plot of land; (ii) Ps. 34.8 million in improvements to our Shopping centers; (iii) Ps. 23.9 million in the development of properties, corresponding Ps. 18.4 million in Arcos del Gourmet and Ps. 5.5 million in the Shopping Neuquén project; (iv) Ps. 9.4 million in advance payments for the acquisition of general investments; (v) Ps. 5.8 million in the acquisition of furniture and fixtures, machinery and equipment and other buildings and facilities; and (vi) Ps. 2.4 million related to improvements made to our offices and other rental properties.
 

Recent Developments

Merger APSA-CONIL

On September 17, 2014, we had entered into a preliminary merger agreement with our subsidiary Conil SA ("Conil"), by which Conil will be absorbed by us. In order to proceed with this merger, it has to be approved by our next shareholders’ meeting which will be held on October 31, 2014.

Investment Avenida Inc.
 
 
On August 29, 2013, we have indirectly subscribed through Torodur, 3,703,704 common shares of Avenida representing 23.08% of its outstanding share capital. Additionally, we were granted a Warrant to Purchase Series A Preferred Stock to increase our interest by up to 33.33%. The purchase price for the transaction was Ps. 13.0 million, which has already been paid in full. In addition, during the year ended on June 30, 2014, we exercised the previously mentioned option to purchase 2,469,136 additional Series A Preferred Stock for an amount of Ps. 10.0 million. At the time of exercise of the option, all the shares of the Series A Preferred Stock of the Company were converted into Common Stock and a new investor acquired 32.94% of the company in the amount of US$ 15 millons, as a result of which our participation in Avenida amounted to 21.58%. In September 2014, we sold 5.0% of the share capital of this company in the amount of US$ 2.3 million. As a result, the indirect participation in Avenida, was reduced to 16.58% of its share capital.
 
B. Business Overview
 
Operations and principal activities
 
As of June 30, 2014, we owned a majority interest in, and operated, a portfolio of thirteen shopping centers in Argentina, six of which are located in the City of Buenos Aires (Abasto, Alcorta Shopping, Alto Palermo, Patio Bullrich, Buenos Aires Design and Dot Baires Shopping), two are located in the Greater Buenos Aires (Alto Avellaneda and Soleil Premium Outlet), and the rest are located in different provinces of Argentina (Alto Noa in the City of Salta, Alto Rosario in the City of Rosario, Mendoza Plaza in the City of Mendoza, Córdoba Shopping Villa Cabrera in the City of Córdoba and La Ribera Shopping in Santa Fe).

Our shopping centers comprise a total of 311,232 square meters of gross leasable area (excluding the GLA in which supermarkets and/or hypermarkets are located in our shopping centers, which are not our tenants). Total tenant sales in our shopping centers, as reported by retailers, were approximately Ps. 16,132.8 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014 and Ps. 12,482.0 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, which implies an increase of 29.2%. Tenant sales at our shopping centers are relevant to our revenues and profitability because they are one of the factors that determine the amount of rent that we charge our tenants. They also affect the tenants’ overall occupancy costs as a percentage of the tenant’s sales.
 
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As of June 30, 2014, our total assets were of Ps. 3,496.2 million, and our shareholders’ equity was Ps. 1,005.6 million. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, we recorded revenues of Ps. 2,113.0 million, and generated an operating income of Ps. 937.9 million.

We operate our business through four reportable segments, namely “Shopping Centers”, “Office and Other”, “Sales and Developments” and “Financial Transactions and Other” as further described below:

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Our “Shopping Centers” segment includes the results from the activity related to the commercial use and development of shopping centers, mainly derived from the lease and the provision of services related to the lease of retail stores and other spaces in the shopping centers. As of June 30, 2014, the average occupancy percentage of our shopping centers was 98.4%. Our Shopping Centers segment generated operating income of Ps. 889.2 million, 24.6% higher than the income generated during fiscal year 2013.
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Our “Offices and Other” segment includes the Company’s operating results arising from the lease of offices and other rental properties and the provision of services related to this activity. Our offices and other segment recorded operating income of Ps. 16.7 million, 59.8% higher than the operating income generated during fiscal year 2013.
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Our “Sales and Developments” segment includes the results arising from the sales of land reserves and/or properties for sale and those originated in their development and maintenance. Our Sales and Developments segment recorded operating income of Ps. 50.8 million during fiscal year 2014.
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Our “Financial Transactions and Other” segment includes the results from financing activities developed through Tarshop S.A., the residual transactions of consumer financing from Apsamedia (merged with us as from July 1, 2013) and the results of e-commerce activities through Avenida. Our Financial Transactions and Other segment recorded operating income of Ps. 0.3 million during fiscal year 2014.

Our major shareholder is IRSA, which owns as of June 30, 2014, 95.71% of our issued and outstanding capital. IRSA is an Argentine real estate company engaged in a diverse range of activities, whose common shares are listed in the BASE and in the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).

Business Strategy

Our main goal is to maximize our shareholder value. By using our know how in Argentina’s shopping centers industry, as well as our leading position, we aspire to generate sustainable cash flow growth and long-term appreciation for our real estate assets.

Investment Strategy. We endeavor to avail ourselves of the unmet demand for shopping venues in different urban areas in the region as well as to optimize our clients’ shopping experience. It is for this reason that we want to develop new shopping centers in urban areas with attractive growth prospects, including the metropolitan area of Buenos Aires, some provincial cities in Argentina and possibly abroad. It is vital for the deployment of this strategy that we keep the business relationships that we have been nurturing for years with the more than 1,000 companies and retail brands that make up our select group of tenants as it is thanks to them that we can provide an adequate tenant mix for each case in particular.

Our investment strategy consists primarily of the following:
 
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Selectively developing new shopping centers, through different business formats in areas that are either densely populated or that display appealing growth prospects. We also have strategically located plots that we provide us the possibility of developing new shopping centers.
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Selectively acquiring shopping centers, which we believe will benefit from our know-how, centralized management, tenant relationships and leasing strategies, entering new markets and fueling new synergies with our asset portfolio.
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Expanding and improving our properties, by either renovating, re-developing, enhancing or refurbishing our properties. In so doing, we aspire to render properties more attractive for potential tenants or for potential lease renewals and/or to optimize under-operated land or leasable space. This will allow us to improve our positioning and to increase our revenues with a proportionately lesser rise in our operating costs.
·  
Developing real estate, residential and commercial projects that are ancillary, to our shopping centers. In other words, we seek to generate mutual benefits amongst the various properties in our portfolio through an increase in our shopping centers’ visitor turnout and an appreciation in the value of the surrounding real estate projects.
 
Operational Strategy. Our operational strategy consists in maximizing growth and profitability at our shopping centers through an increase in our tenants’ sales resulting from the best tenant mix possible for each new lease. Besides, this continued growth allows us to distribute our operating costs more efficiently. We aspire to attain these objectives by implementing the following actions:
 
·  
Continuous Improvement in our Shopping Centers, we will continue to improve our properties to keep them modern and embellished and for shoppers to have an excellent experience at our properties which will attract retail consumers to our shopping centers whilst simultaneously maintaining competitive occupancy costs to our tenants.
·  
Optimum tenant base and lease conditions, we endeavor to maintain high occupancy levels at our shopping centers by leasing and re-leasing these properties to a diversified group of tenants with highly renowned brands, credit-worthiness and attractive offerings in order to attain higher rentals per square meter.
·  
Strengthening our relationship with our tenants, by building on our relationship with our shopping centers tenants we increase the spectrum of the products and services offered: we provide them with administrative advice and suggestions concerning their initiatives and marketing tools. Such a business relationship is of the essence for launching new undertakings.
·  
Improving brand awareness and loyalty with consumers and tenants, we have a valuable and renowned group of brands in terms of our shopping centers and we continuously strive to improve brand recognition and consumers and tenants loyalty with aggressive marketing campaigns. To become consumers’ favorite brand of shopping centers we will launch advertising campaigns, organize promotional events and engage in different marketing initiatives aimed at attracting local consumers and tourists through a proposal that is exceedingly better than traditional street-level storefronts and than other shopping centers based on products and services tailored to the preferences of our end consumers. We also seek to add value to our commercial offerings through the best entertainment and food court alternatives to foster visit frequency and duration, in particular from young women, families and tourists.
·  
Improving operating margins, we seek to avail ourselves of our consolidated management capacity to achieve economies of scale and cost savings of each shopping center with a view to improving our consolidated operating margins. In this respect, we seek to implement and share good management practices to maintain a solid financial position to support our future growth.
 
Our headquarters are located at Moreno 877, 22 floor, (C1091AAQ) City of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Our telephone number is + (54 11) 4323-7449.
 
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Shopping Centers

Overview

As of June 30, 2014, we owned a majority interest in, and operated, a portfolio of thirteen shopping centers in Argentina, six of which are located in the City of Buenos Aires (Abasto, Alcorta Shopping, Alto Palermo, Patio Bullrich, Buenos Aires Design and Dot Baires Shopping), two are located in the greater Buenos Aires area (Alto Avellaneda and Soleil Premium Outlet), and the rest are located in different provinces of Argentina (Alto Noa in the City of Salta, Alto Rosario in the City of Rosario, Mendoza Plaza in the City of Mendoza, Córdoba Shopping Villa Cabrera in the City of Córdoba and La Ribera Shopping in Santa Fe).
 
Our shopping centers comprise a total of 311,232 square meters of gross leasable area (excluding the GLA in which supermarkets and hypermarkets are located within our shopping centers, which are not our tenants). Total tenant sales in our shopping centers, as reported by retailers, were approximately Ps. 16,132.8 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014 and Ps. 12,482.0 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, representing an increase of 29.2%. Tenant sales at our shopping centers are relevant to our revenues and profitability because they are one of the factors that determine the amount of rent that we charge our tenants. They also affect the tenants’ overall occupancy costs as a percentage of the tenant’s sales.
 

The following tables show certain information about our shopping centers as of June 30, 2014:

 
Date of Acquisition
Location
GLA in sqm(1)
Stores
Occupancy rate (2)
APSA’s Interest (3)
Book Value (4)
 
Abasto (5)
Jul-94
City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
38,026
170
99.40%
100.00%
120,681
 
Alto Palermo
Nov-97
City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
19,354
145
98.90%
100.00%
113,465
 
Alto Avellaneda
Dec-97
Buenos Aires, Argentina
36,565
141
99.50%
100.00%
46,433
 
Alcorta Shopping
Jun-97
City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
15,113
107
99.80%
100.00%
36,764
 
Patio Bullrich
Oct-98
City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
11,738
83
99.60%
100.00%
65,549
 
Alto Noa
Mar-95
Salta, Argentina
19,157
89
99.70%
100.00%
13,114
 
Buenos Aires Design
Nov-97
City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
14,592
63
92.30%
53.68%
10,223
 
Mendoza Plaza
Dec-94
Mendoza, Argentina
41,108
146
95.00%
100.00%
65,704
 
Alto Rosario (5)
Nov-04
Santa Fe, Argentina
29,516
144
97.00%
100.00%
65,804
 
Córdoba Shopping –Villa Cabrera
Dec-06
Córdoba, Argentina
15,881
106
99.80%
100.00%
52,113
 
Dot Baires Shopping
Nov-06
City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
46,707
153
99.70%
80.00%
451,965
 
Soleil Premium Outlet
Jul-10
Buenos Aires, Argentina
15,190
78
100.00%
100.00%
88,634
 
La Ribera Shopping
Sep-11
Santa Fe, Argentina
8,285
50
99.60%
50.00%
18,243
 
Total
   
311,232
1,475
98.40%
 
1,148,692
 
 
Notes:
               
(1) Corresponds to the total leasable surface area of each property. Excludes common areas and parking spaces.
 
(2) Calculated by dividing square meters leased under leases in effect by gross leasable area as of fiscal year end.
 
(3) Our effective interest in each of its business units.
 
(4) Cost of acquisition, plus improvements, less accumulated depreciation, plus adjustment for inflation, if any. Excludes works
in progress. The book value as of June 30. 2014 amounted to Ps. 1,148,692 million and as of June 30, 2013 amounted to Ps. 1,238,130 million.
Values expressed in thousands of Pesos.
 
(5) Excludes Museo de los Niños (3,762 sqm in Abasto and 1,261 sqm in Alto Rosario).
 


Accumulated Rental Income as of June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012
   
As of June 30,
 
   
2014
   
2013
   
2012
 
   
In million of Ps.
 
Abasto
    340,073       276,685       222,314  
Alto Palermo
    344,291       269,921       220,714  
Alto Avellaneda
    245,248       190,470       159,309  
Alcorta Shopping
    168,331       126,950       101,018  
Patio Bullrich
    125,120       103,159       90,086  
Alto Noa
    58,421       47,047       39,300  
Buenos Aires Design
    50,244       42,432       36,361  
Mendoza Plaza
    120,086       101,419       81,822  
Alto Rosario
    154,911       123,510       97,656  
Córdoba Shopping –Villa Cabrera
    71,751       58,359       47,160  
Dot Baires Shopping
    229,833       189,271       150,503  
Soleil Premium Outlet
    69,637       45,039       34,564  
La Ribera Shopping
    15,163       11,910       3,833  
Total
    1,993,109       1,586,172       1,284,640  

Tenant Retail Sales

The following table sets forth the total approximate tenant retail sales in pesos at the shopping centers in which we had an interest for the fiscal years stated below:

         
As of June 30,
       
   
2014
   
2013
   
2012
 
Abasto
    2,446,997,551       1,938,965,132       1,537,349,000  
Alto Palermo
    2,111,249,238       1,609,773,862       1,304,634,155  
Alto Avellaneda
    2,333,762,931       1,868,830,321       1,466,931,540  
Alcorta Shopping
    1,120,402,020       822,651,597       667,798,781  
Patio Bullrich
    689,311,961       548,286,452       498,544,904  
Alto Noa
    766,089,634       609,218,016       500,371,767  
Buenos Aires Design
    272,169,880       241,540,767       235,770,387  
Mendoza Plaza
    1,514,674,749       1,206,715,176       929,143,182  
Alto Rosario
    1,378,320,900       1,060,232,481       825,191,098  
Córdoba Shopping- Villa Cabrera
    546,648,096       432,900,242       340,253,887  
Dot Baires Shopping
    2,008,327,638       1,566,630,421       1,271,165,087  
Soleil Premium Outlet
    663,955,200       366,388,926       254,050,011  
La Ribera Shopping
    280,840,891       209,884,472       135,223,709  
Total sales (1) (2)
    16,132,750,689       12,482,017,865       9,966,427,508  

(1) Retail sales based upon information provided to us by retailers and prior owners. The amounts shown reflect 100% of the retail sales of each shopping center, although in certain cases we own less than 100% of such shopping centers.
(2) Excludes sales from stands and spaces used for special exhibitions.
 
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Accumulated Sales per type of Business
 

   
2014
   
2013
   
2012
 
   
(In millions of Ps.)
       
Anchor Store
    1,098.4       869.5       708.2  
Clothes and footwear
    7,940.2       6,149.9       4932.8  
Entertainment
    546.5       461.5       351.5  
Home
    3,012.9       2,322.6       1795.6  
Restaurant
    1,476.8       1,161.5       937.4  
Miscellaneous
    1,922.3       1,438.2       1,186.2  
Services
    135.7       78.8       54.7  
Total
    16,132.8       12,482.0       9,966.4  

 
 

 

Occupancy Rate
The following table sets forth the occupancy rate expressed as a percentage of the gross leasable area as of the dates stated at the end of the following fiscal years:
   
As of June 30,
 
   
2014
   
2013
 
Abasto
    99.4 %     99.8 %
Alto Palermo
    98.9 %     98.5 %
Alto Avellaneda
    99.5 %     99.9 %
Alcorta Shopping
    99.8 %     99.8 %
Patio Bullrich
    99.6 %     99.7 %
Alto Noa
    99.7 %     99.7 %
Buenos Aires Design
    92.3 %     99.0 %
Mendoza Plaza
    95.0 %     97.1 %
Alto Rosario
    97.0 %     97.7 %
Córdoba Shopping Villa Cabrera
    99.8 %     100.0 %
Dot Baires Shopping
    99.7 %     99.4 %
Soleil Premium Outlet
    100.0 %     100.0 %
La Ribera Shopping
    99.6 %     97.7 %
Overall Average
    98.4 %     99.1 %

Rental Price

The following table shows the annual average rental price in pesos per square meter for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012:

   
As of June 30,
 
   
2014
   
2013
   
2012
 
Abasto
    8,943.2       7,337.5       5,895.2  
Alto Palermo
    17,789.4       14,442.2       11,802.1  
Alto Avellaneda
    6,707.2       5,155.8       4,312.3  
Alcorta Shopping
    11,138.5       8,977.5       7,161.0  
Patio Bullrich
    10,659.6       8,829.8       7,710.3  
Alto Noa
    3,049.4       2,457.9       2,064.3  
Buenos Aires Design
    3,443.2       3,086.9       2,640.8  
Mendoza Plaza
    2,921.2       2,401.2       1,937.2  
Alto Rosario
    5,248.4       4,460.2       3,526.5  
Córdoba Shopping Villa Cabrera
    4,518.1       3,863.4       3,104.6  
Dot Baires Shopping
    4,920.7       3,806.8       3,038.8  
Soleil Premium Outlet
    4,584.5       3,309.5       2,349.3  
La Ribera Shopping
    1,830.1       1,421.5       497.1  

(1)  
Corresponds to consolidated annual accumulated rental prices according to the IFRS divided by gross leasable square meters.
 
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Lease Expirations

The following table sets forth the schedule of estimated lease expirations for our shopping centers for leases in effect as of June 30, 2014, assuming that none of the tenants exercise renewal options or terminate their leases early:

As of June 30, 2014
Agreements Expiration
Number of Agreements (1)
Square meters to expire
Percentage to expire
Amount of Lease Payments
 (Ps.)(3)
Percentage of Agreements
2015
619
103,462.2
33%
236,305,177.3
36%
2016
432
68,671.3
22%
197,778,128.9
30%
2017
333
46,914.5
15%
147,003,680.8
21%
2018 and subsequent years
91
92,183.9
30%
84,157,022.6
13%
Total (2)
1,475
311,231.9
100%
665,244,009.6
100%

(1) Including vacant stores as of June 30, 2014. A lease may be associated to one or more stores.
(2) Including the base rent and does not reflect our ownership interest in each property.
(3) The amount expressed the annual base rent as of June 30, 2014 of agreements to expire.

New Agreements and Renewals:

The following table shows certain Information about lease agreements as of June 30, 2014:

Type of Business
Number of Agreements
Annual Base Rent Amount (Ps.)
Annual Admission Rights Amount (Ps.)
Average Annual Base Rent per sqm (Ps.)
Average Annual Base Rent per sqm (Ps.)
Number of non-renewed agreements (1)
Non-renewed agreements (1) Annual Base Rent Amount (Ps.)
New and renewed
Former agreements
Clothes and footwear
330
136,723,416.6
38,633,825.8
3,786.2
2,814.2
509
244,679,266.3
Restaurant
81
26,658,275.1
4,140,477.6
2,899.6
2,530.1
109
37,510,553.7
Entertainment
8
6,066,000.0
746,250.0
475.0
426.7
18
11,404,763.8
Home
60
29,496,131.1
5,029,232.0
2,334.8
1,861.7
76
43,767,887.5
Services
19
5,280,000.0
1,144,097.3
3,213.8
2,405.2
31
7,500,799.1
Miscellaneous
75
28,018,088.0
7,727,992.2
2,918.5
2,329.8
125
88,138,828.4
 Total
573
232,241,910.8
57,421,874.9
2,833.9
2,214.2
868
433,002,098.8
 
(1) Does not include vacant stores as of June 30, 2014.

   
Depreciation

Depreciation, based on a component approach, is calculated using the straight-line method to allocate the cost over the assets’ estimated useful lives.

Detailed Information about each of our Shopping Centers

Set forth below is certain information regarding our shopping center portfolio, including identification of the five largest tenants of each shopping center and certain lease provisions agreed with such tenants.

Abasto, City of Buenos Aires.

Abasto, is a 171-store shopping center located in downtown City of Buenos Aires with direct access from the Carlos Gardel subway station, six blocks from the Once railway terminal station and near to the highway to Ezeiza International Airport. Abasto opened on November 10, 1998. We have invested US$ 111.6 million in Abasto. The main building is a landmark building that, between 1889 to 1984 was the primary fresh produce market for the City of Buenos Aires. We converted the property into a 116,646 square meter shopping center (including parking and common areas) with approximately 38,026 square meters of gross leasable area (41,788 square meters including Museo de los Niños). Abasto is the fourth largest shopping center in Argentina in terms of gross leasable area. This shopping center is close to Torres de Abasto, our developed residential apartment complex, and to Coto supermarket.

Abasto Shopping has a 27-restaurant food court, a 12-screen movie theatre complex seating approximately 3,100 people, covering a surface area of 8,021 sqm, entertainment area and Museo de los Niños with a surface area of 3,762 sqm (not included within the gross leasable area). The shopping center is distributed in five levels and includes a parking lot for 1,200 vehicles with a surface area of 40,169 sqm.

Abasto’s target clientele consists of middle-income individuals between the ages of 25 and 45 which we believe represent a significant portion of the population in this area of Buenos Aires.

During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, Abasto had nominal retail sales for approximately Ps. 2,447.0 million, 26.2% higher than the sales recorded in the same period of the previous fiscal year. Sales per square meter were approximately Ps. 64,350.8. Total rental income increased from Ps. 276.7 million in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 to Ps. 340.1 million in fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, which represents annual revenues per gross leasable square meter of Ps. 7,337.5 in fiscal year 2013 and Ps. 8,943.2 in fiscal year 2014.

As of June 30, 2014, its occupancy rate was 99.4%.
 
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Abasto Shopping’s five largest tenants

Abasto’s five largest tenants (in terms of sales in this shopping center) account for approximately 32.2% of its gross leasable area as of June 30, 2014 and approximately 7.9% of the annual base rent for the fiscal year ended on such date.

The following table provides certain information about Abasto’s five largest tenants:

Tenant
Type of Business
 
Gross Leasable Area
   
Gross Leasable Area
 
     
(sqm)
   
(%)
 
Zara
Clothes and footwear
    1,790.0       4.7  
Garbarino
Houseware
    656.7       1.7  
Fravega
Houseware
    885.3       2.3  
Hoyts General Cinema
Cinema
    8,649.0       22.6  
Compumundo
Houseware
    246.5       0.5  
Total
      12,227.5       32.2  


Tenant mix of Abasto (1)

The following table sets forth the tenant mix of the types of business in Abasto:

Type of Business
 
Gross Leasable Area (sqm)
   
Gross Leasable Area (%)
 
Clothes and footwear
    15,791.3       41.9  
Entertainment
    12,512.2       33.2  
Miscellaneous
    2,505.3       6.6  
Home & Houseware
    3,229.4       8.6  
Restaurant
    3,319.5       8.8  
Services
    353.8       0.9  
Total
    37,711.5       100.0  

(1) Does not include vacant stores as of June 30, 2014.
 
Revenues from Abasto
 
 
The following table sets forth certain information relating to the revenues of Abasto for the fiscal years indicated:
 



   
As of June 30,
             
   
2014
   
2013
   
2012
 
   
(In thousands of Ps.)
       
Base rent
    129,715.0       105,514.9       82,929.1  
Percentage rent (1)
    55,828.5       45,239.2       34,878.9  
Total rent
    185,543.5       150,754.1       117,808.0  
Revenues from admission rights (2)
    25,043.2       19,964.6       17,898.3  
Management fees
    3,464.0       2,843.6       2,235.2  
Parking
    23,718.5       18,814.0       13,773.5  
Common Maintenance Expenses and Common Advertising Fund
    102,052.7       84,189.5       70,283.2  
Other
    251.6       119.1       315.7  
Total (3)
    340,073.5       276,684.9       222,313.9  
(1)  
Percentage rent is the revenue based on a specific percentage of gross sales of our tenants.
(2)  
Admission rights are the revenues required to tenants for entering into a lease agreement or a lease agreement renewal.
(3)  
Consolidated rents according to IFRS.
 
Lease expiration for Abasto (1)

The following table includes the lease expiration for Abasto during the periods indicated for existing leases as of June 30, 2014, assuming that none of these tenants will exercise their renewal options or terminate their leases early:

Agreements Expiration
Number of Agreements
Square Meters to Expire
Percentage to Expire
Amount of Lease Payments
(Ps.) (2)
Percentage of Agreements
2015
55
7,530.4
20%
34,471,278.6
32%
2016
53
8,019.3
21%
32,830,435.8
30%
2017
46
5,858.6
16%
27,830,470.4
26%
2018 and subsequent years
12
16,303.2
43%
13,413,886.0
12%
Total
166
37,711.5
100%
108,546,070.8
100%

(1)  
Does not include vacant stores as of June 30, 2014.
(2)  
The amount expressed the annual base rent as of June 30, 2014 of agreements to expire.
 
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Alto Palermo Shopping, City of Buenos Aires

Alto Palermo is a 145-store shopping center that opened in 1990 in a well-known middle class and densely populated neighborhood named Palermo in the City of Buenos Aires. Alto Palermo is located at the junction of Santa Fe and Coronel Díaz avenues, only a few minutes from downtown Buenos Aires with nearby access from the Bulnes subway station. Alto Palermo has a total constructed area of 65,029 square meters (including parking) with a gross leasable area of 19,354 square meters. The shopping center has an entertainment center and a food court with 20 restaurants. Alto Palermo is spread out over four levels and has a 654-car pay parking lot of 32,405 square meters. Alto Palermo’s targeted clientele consists of middle-income individuals between the ages of 28 and 40.

In the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014, Alto Palermo had nominal retail sales for approximately Ps. 2,111.2 million, 31.2% above a turnover in the same period of the previous fiscal year. Sales per square meter reached Ps. 109,087.8. Total rental income increased from Ps. 269.9 million for fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 to Ps. 344.3 million for fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, which represents annual revenues per gross leasable square meter of Ps. 14,442.2 in 2013 and Ps. 17,789.4 in 2014.

As of June 30, 2014, its occupancy rate was 98.9%.
 
 
Alto Palermo’s five largest tenants

Alto Palermo’s five largest tenants (in terms of sales) account for approximately 14.4% of its gross leasable area at June 30, 2014 and approximately 5.0% of its annual base rent for the fiscal year ended on such date.

The following table describes Alto Palermo’s five largest tenants as of June 30, 2014:

Tenant
Type of Business
Gross Leasable Area (sqm)
Gross Leasable Area (%)
Zara
Clothes and footwear
1,384.0
7.2
Garbarino
Houseware
153.8
0.8
Fravega
Houseware
155.8
0.8
Just For Sport
Sports clothes and footwear
724.3
3.7
Sony Style
Houseware
361.4
1.9
Total
 
2,779.3
14.4

 
 Tenant Mix of Alto Palermo (1)

The following table sets forth the tenant mix of the types of businesses in Alto Palermo:

Type of Business
Gross Leasable Area (sqm)
Gross Leasable Area (%)
Clothes and footwear
9,936.3
51.9
Restaurant
4,592.3
24.0
Services
1,695.6
8.9
Miscellaneous
1,668.8
8.7
Home and Houseware
1,249.1
6.5
Total
19,142.1
100.0
(1)  
Does not include vacant stores as of June 30, 2014.
 
Revenues from Alto Palermo

The following table sets forth certain information relating to the revenues derived from Alto Palermo during the following periods:

   
As of June 30,
 
   
2014
   
2013
   
2012
 
   
(In thousands of Ps.)
 
Base rent
    149,020.30       123,732.50       98,111.70  
Percentage rent (1)
    43,648.40       29,330.90       25,769.20  
Total rent
    192,668.70       153,063.40       123,880.90  
Revenues from admission rights (2)
    30,603.50       26,563.00       21,194.80  
Management fees
    3220.5       2,643.70       2,078.10  
Parking
    17,170.20       13,593.10       10,449.80  
Common maintenance expenses and common advertising fund
    100,077.60       73,919.90       62,932.50  
Commissions
    209.2       -       -  
Other
    341.7       137.8       177.8  
Total (3)
    344,291.40       269,920.90       220,713.90  

(1)  
Percentage rent is the revenue based on a specific percentage of gross sales of our tenants.
(2)  
Admission rights are the revenues required to tenants for entering into a lease agreement or a lease agreement renewal.
(3)  
Consolidated rents according to IFRS.
 
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Lease expirations for Alto Palermo (1)

The following table shows a schedule of lease expirations for Alto Palermo during the periods indicated for existing leases as of June 30, 2014, assuming that none of the tenants exercise their renewal options or terminates their leases early:

 
Agreements Expiration
Number of Agreements
Square Meters to Expire
Percentage to Expire
Amount of Lease Payments
 (Ps.)(2)
Percentage of Agreements
2015
62
6,435.2
34%
48,819,070.2
42%
2016
42
5,047.7
26%
35,532,055.2
31%
2017
30
4,343.4
23%
23,846,055.8
20%
2018 and subsequent years
10
3,315.8
17%
8,608,475.1
7%
Total
144
19,142.1
100%
116,805,656.3
100%
 
(1) Does not include vacant stores as of June 30, 2014.
(2) The amount expreseed the annual base rent as of June 30, 2014 of agreements to expire.
Alto Avellaneda, Greater Buenos Aires

Alto Avellaneda is a 141-store suburban shopping center that opened in October 1995 and is located in the City of Avellaneda, located in the southern border of the City of Buenos Aires. This shopping center is adjacent to a railway terminal and is close to downtown Buenos Aires. Alto Avellaneda has a total constructed area of 108,598.8 square meters (including parking) which consists of 36,565 square meters of gross leasable area. The shopping center has a multiplex cinema with six screens, the first Wal-Mart superstore in Argentina, an entertainment center, a food court with 19 restaurants and an anchor store, Falabella, which opened on April 28, 2008. Wal-Mart (not included in gross leasable area) which purchased the space it occupies, notwithstanding the aforementioned, pays for its pro-rata share of the common expenses of Alto Avellaneda’s parking lot. The shopping center has a 2,700-car free parking lot consisting of 47,856 square meters.

Alto Avellaneda Shopping’s targeted clientele consists of middle-income individuals between the ages of 16 and 30.

In fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, Alto Avellaneda had nominal retail sales of approximately Ps. 2,333.8 million, which represents a year-on-year growth rate of 24.9%. Sales per square meter were Ps. 63,825.71. Total rental income increased from Ps. 190.5 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 to Ps. 245.2 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, which represents annual revenues per gross leasable square meter of Ps. 5,155.8 in 2013 and Ps. 6,707.2 in 2014.

As of June 30, 2014, its occupancy rate was 99.5%.

Alto Avellaneda’s five largest tenants

Alto Avellaneda’s five largest tenants (in terms of sales in this shopping center) account for approximately 39.8% of its gross leasable area as of June 30, 2014 and approximately 19.4% of its annual base rent for the fiscal year ended on such date.

The following table sets forth certain information about Alto Avellaneda’s five largest tenants as of June 30, 2014:

Tenant
Type of Business
Gross Leasable Area (sqm)
Gross Leasable Area (%)
Falabella
Anchor Store
11,629.0
31.8
Garbarino
Houseware
639.7
1.7
Fravega
Houseware
510.0
1.5
Zara
Clothes and footwear
1,585.0
4.3
Compumundo
Houseware
190.6
0.5
Total
 
14,554.3
39.8

Tenant mix of Alto Avellaneda (1)

The following table sets forth the tenant mix of the types of business in Alto Avellaneda:

Type of Business
Gross Leasable Area (sqm)
Gross Leasable Area (%)
Anchor Store
11,629.0
32.0
Clothes and footwear
11,673.1
32.1
Entertainment
6,192.7
17.1
Miscellaneous
2,035.1
5.6
Home & Houseware
2,031.4
5.6
Restaurant
1,984.3
5.5
Services
769.9
2.1
Total
36,315.5
100.0
 
(1) Does not include vacant stores as of June 30, 2014.
 
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Revenues from Alto Avellaneda
 
The following table sets forth certain information relating to the sales of Alto Avellaneda for the following periods:
 
   
As of June 30,
 
   
2014
   
2013
   
2012
 
   
In thousands of Ps.
 
Base rent
    99,538.1       75,973.3       64,410.1  
Percentage rent (1)
    42,986.5       36,551.5       29,170.3  
Total rent
    142,524.6       112,524.8       93,580.4  
Revenues from admission rights (2)
    15,070.4       12,943.0       10,975.5  
Management fees
    2,972.8       2,440.4       1,918.2  
Parking
    -       -       -  
Common Maintenance Expenses and Common Advertising Fund
    84,354.1       62,355.9       52,816.5  
Commissions
    125.8       -       -  
Other
    199.9       205.9       18.4  
Total (3)
    245,247.6       190,470.0       159,309.0  

(1)  
Percentage rent is the revenue based on a specific percentage of gross sales of our tenants.
(2)  
Admission rights are the revenues required to tenants for entering into a lease agreement or a lease agreement renewal.
(3)  
Consolidated rents according to IFRS.

Lease expirations for Alto Avellaneda (1)

The following table sets forth a schedule of lease expirations for Alto Avellaneda during the periods indicated for existing leases as of June 30, 2014, assuming that none of the tenants exercise renewal options or terminate their leases early:

Agreements Expiration
Number of Agreements
Square Meters to Expire
Percentage to Expire
Amount of Lease Payments
 (Ps.)(2)
Percentage of Agreements
2015
56
5,877.3
16%
22,819,897.2
22%
2016
43
12,115.4
33%
32,274,219.9
31%
2017
28
2,871.8
8%
13,047,708.7
13%
2018 and subsequent years
10
15,451.0
43%
34,943,587.2
34%
Total
137
36,315.5
100%
103,085,413.0
100%
 
(1) Does not include vacant stores as of June 30, 2014.
(2) The amount expressed the annual base rent as of June 30, 2014 of agreements due to expire.

Buenos Aires Design, City of Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires Design is a shopping center with 63 stores specialized in interior and home decoration stores which opened in 1993. We own a 53.68% interest in Emprendimiento Recoleta S.A. (“ERSA”), the company which has the concession to operate Buenos Aires Design. The other shareholder of ERSA is Hope Funds S.A., which has a 46.32% interest.

As a result of a public auction in February 1991 the City of Buenos Aires granted to ERSA a 20-year concession to use a plot of land in the Centro Cultural Recoleta, which was later extended for an additional period of 5 years. The concession stipulates a concession monthly fee of Ps. 44,470 to be payed to the City of Buenos Aires. The terms of the concession set that it may be terminated for any of the following reasons, among others: material breach of the obligations of the parties, which with regard to ERSA include: (i) breach of applicable law, (ii) change of the purpose of the area under concession; (iii) non payment of the monthly fee for two consecutive periods; (iv) destruction or abandonment of the area under concession; (v) bankruptcy or liquidation; (vi) restitution of the plot of land under concession, which shall only take place for public interest reasons.

In June 1991, we entered into an agreement with the shareholders of ERSA providing our management of Buenos Aires Design for a monthly administration fee of 10% of the net expenditures of expenses.

Buenos Aires Design is located in an exclusive neighborhood named Recoleta in the City of Buenos Aires, near Libertador Avenue and downtown Buenos Aires. Buenos Aires Design is located in one of Buenos Aires’ most popular tourist attraction areas as many exclusive hotels and restaurants are located in this area due to its closeness to the National Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Modern Art and other popular cultural institutions.

Buenos Aires Design has a total developed area of 26,131.5 square meters (including parking) that consists of 14,592 square meters of gross leasable area. The shopping center has 10 restaurants anchored by the Hard Rock Cafe and a terrace that covers 3,700 square meters. The shopping center is divided into two floors and has a 174-car pay parking lot.

Buenos Aires Design’s targeted clientele consists of upper-middle income individuals between the ages of 25 and 45.

In the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, Buenos Aires Design had nominal retail sales for approximately Ps. 272.2 million, which represents approximately Ps. 18,651.53 per square meter. Total rental income increased from Ps. 42.4 million in fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 to Ps. 50.2 million in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, which represents annual income per gross leasable square meter of Ps. 3,086.9 in 2013 and Ps. 3,443.2 in 2014.

As of June 30, 2014, its occupancy rate was 92.3%.

Buenos Aires Design’s five largest tenants
 
Buenos Aires Design’s five largest tenants (in terms of sales in this shopping center) accounted for approximately 24.6% of its gross leasable area as of June 30, 2014 and approximately 13.9% of its annual base rent for the fiscal year ended on such date.
 
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The following table contains certain information about Buenos Aires Design’s five largest tenants as of June 30, 2014:

Tenant
Type of Business
Gross Leasable Area (sqm)
Gross Leasable Area (%)
Barugel Azulay
Home
311.8
2.1
Morph
Bazaar/Gifts
1,032.3
7.1
Hard Rock Cafe
Restaurant
1,814.6
12.4
Bazar Geo
Bazaar/Gifts
258.0
1.8
Claudia Adorno
Bazaar/Gifts
171.3
1.2
Total
 
3,588.0
24.6
 
Tenant mix of Buenos Aires Design (1)
 
 
The following table sets forth the tenant mix of the types of businesses in Buenos Aires Design:
 
Type of Business
Gross Leasable Area (sqm)
Gross Leasable Area (%)
Home & Houseware
7,917.1
58.3
Restaurant
3,405.7
25.1
Miscellaneous
2,220.5
16.4
Services
33.3
0.2
Total
13,576.6
100.0

 
(1) Does not include vacant stores as of June 30, 2014.

Revenues from Buenos Aires Design

The following table sets forth certain information relating to the revenues of Buenos Aires Design during the following periods:
 
   
As of June 30,
 
   
2014
   
2013
   
2012
 
   
In thousands of Ps.
 
Base rent
    17,337.9       15,019.9       12,493.4  
Percentage rent (1)
    1,221.1       1,273.0       1,953.8  
Total rent
    18,559.0       16,292.9       14,447.2  
Revenues from admission rights (2)
    2,295.7       2,073.6       1,749.4  
Management fees
    1,646.6       1,358.9       1,137.4  
Parking
    4,818.6       3,404.3       2,711.2  
Common Maintenance Expenses and Common Advertising Fund
    22,884.0       19,287.5       16,297.7  
Other
    39.7       14.8       18.1  
Total (3)
    50,243.6       42,432.0       36,361.0  

 
(1) Percentage rent is the revenue based on a specific percentage of gross sales of our tenants.
(2) Admission rights are the revenues required to tenants for entering into a lease agreement or a lease agreement renewal.
(3) Consolidated rents according to IFRS. It does not reflect our interest in ERSA.

Lease expirations for Buenos Aires Design (1)

The following table shows a schedule of lease expirations for Buenos Aires Design during the periods indicated for existing leases as of June 30, 2014, assuming that none of the tenants exercise renewal options or terminates its lease early:

Agreements expiration:
Number of Agreements
Square Meters to Expire
Percentage to Expire
Amount of Lease Payments
 (Ps.)(2)
Percentage of Agreements
2015
28
8,067.7
59%
 9,956,143.0
49%
2016
17
2,306.7
17%
 6,596,763.2
32%
2017
13
3,001.2
22%
 3,610,087.7
18%
2018 and subsequent years
1
201.0
1%
 130,311.0
1%
Total
59
13,576.6
100%
 20,293,304.9
100%

(1) Does not include vacant stores as of June 30, 2014.
(2) The amount expressed the annual base rent as of June 30, 2014 of agreements to expire.

Alcorta Shopping, City of Buenos Aires
 
Alcorta Shopping is a 107-store shopping center which opened in 1992, located in the residential area of Palermo Chico, one of the most exclusive areas in the City of Buenos Aires, and a short drive from downtown Buenos Aires. Alcorta Shopping has a total constructed area of approximately 87,553.8 square meters (including parking) that consists of 15,113 square meters of gross leasable area. Alcorta Shopping has a food court with 12 restaurants and a Carrefour hypermarket on the ground floor. Carrefour purchased the space it occupies but pays for its pro-rata share of the common expenses of the shopping center’s parking lot. The shopping center is spread out over three shopping center levels and has a pay parking lot for approximately 1,300 cars.
 
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Alcorta Shopping’s targeted clientele consists of high-income individuals between the ages of 34 and 54.
 
In the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, Paseo Alcorta had nominal retail sales for approximately Ps. 1,120.4 million, which represents fiscal year sales for approximately Ps. 74,137.24 per square meter and a year-on-year growth of 36.2%. Total rental income increased from approximately Ps. 126.9 million in fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 to Ps. 168.3 million in fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, which represents annual revenues per gross leasable square meter of Ps. 8,977.5 in 2013 and Ps. 11,138.5 in 2014.
 
As of June 30, 2014, its occupancy rate was 99.8%.
 

Alcorta Shopping’s five largest tenants

Alcorta Shopping’s five largest tenants (in terms of sales in this shopping center) account for approximately 14.8% of its gross leasable area as of June 30, 2014 and approximately 7.9% of its annual base rent for the fiscal year ended on such date.

The following table provides certain information about Alcorta Shopping’s five largest tenants as of June 30, 2014:

Tenant
Type of Business
Gross Leasable Area (sqm)
Gross Leasable Area (%)
Zara
Clothes and footwear
1,100.4
7.3
Fravega
Houseware
249.0
1.6
Jazmin Chebar
Clothes and footwear
233.6
1.5
Rapsodia
Clothes and footwear
258.2
1.7
Nike
Sports Clothes and footwear
400.0
2.5
Total
 
2,241.2
14.8

Tenant mix of Alcorta Shopping (1)

The following table sets forth the tenant mix of the types of businesses in Alcorta Shopping:

Type of Business
Gross Leasable Area (sqm)
Gross Leasable Area (%)
Clothes and footwear
7,781.2
51.6
Services
1,872.3
12.4
Miscellaneous
1,163.0
7.7
Home & Houseware
893.0
5.9
Entertainment
1,938.8
12.9
Restaurant
1,438.8
9.5
Total           
15,087.1
100.0

(1) 
Does not include vacant stores as of June 30, 2014.

Revenues from Alcorta Shopping
 
The following table sets forth certain information relating to the revenues of Alcorta Shopping during the following periods:

   
As of June 30,
 
   
2014
   
2013
   
2012
 
   
(In thousands of Ps.)
 
Base rent
    57,993.5       48,330.1       39,130.0  
Percentage rent (1)
    28,055.9       17,493.1       14,664.1  
Total rent
    86,049.4       65,823.2       53,794.1  
Revenues from admission rights (2)
    12,206.8       10,995.5       8,497.1  
Management fees
    1,049.7       861.7       677.3  
Parking
    6,303.1       4,419.8       2,757.0  
Common Maintenance Expenses and Common Advertising Fund
    62,540.3       44,480.0       35,119.1  
Other
    181.7       369.8       173.3  
Total (3)
    168,331.0       126,950.0       101,017.9  

(1)  
Percentage rent is the revenue based on a specific percentage of gross sales of our tenants.
(2)  
Admission rights are the revenues required to tenants for entering into a lease agreement or a lease agreement renewal.
(3)  
Consolidated rents according to IFRS.

Lease expirations for Alcorta Shopping (1)

The following table shows a schedule of lease expirations for Alcorta Shopping during the periods indicated for existing leases as of June 30, 2014, assuming that none of the tenants exercises renewal options or terminates its lease early:

Agreements Expiration:
Number of Agreements
Square Meters to Expire
Percentage to Expire
Amount of Lease Payments (Ps.)(2)
Percentage of Agreements
2015
51
7,021.8
47%
 24,537,400.7
46.6%
2016
28
4,438.1
29%
 13,329,694.2
25.4%
2017
24
2,170.1
14%
 13,046,940.0
24.8%
2018 and subsequent years
3
1,457.1
10%
 1,686,000.0
3.2%
Total
106
15,087.1
100%
 52,600,034.9
100.0%
 
(1) Does not include vacant stores as of June 30, 2014.
(2) The amount expressed the annual base rent as of June 30, 2014 of agreements to expire.
 
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Patio Bullrich, City of Buenos Aires
 
Patio Bullrich is an 83-store shopping center which opened in 1988 and the first shopping center to start operations in the City of Buenos Aires. We acquired Patio Bullrich on October 1, 1998 for US$ 72.3 million.
 
 
Patio Bullrich is located in the neighborhood of Recoleta, one of the most prosperous areas of the City of Buenos Aires. This district is a residential, cultural and tourist center that includes distinguished private homes, historical sites, museums, theatres and embassies. The shopping center is located within walking distance of the most prestigious hotels of the City of Buenos Aires and the subway, bus and train systems. Additionally, Patio Bullrich is located only 10 minutes by car from the downtown area of the City of Buenos Aires.
 
Patio Bullrich has a total constructed area of 29,982 square meters (including parking) that consist of 11,738 sqm of gross leasable area and common areas covering 12,472 sqm. The shopping center has a four-screen multiplex cinema with 1,381 seats and a food court of 11 restaurants. The shopping center is spread out over four levels and has a pay parking lot for 215 cars in an area consisting of 4,825 square meters.
 
Patio Bullrich is one of the most successful shopping centers in Argentina in terms of sales per square meter. Its targeted clientele consists of high-income individuals.
 
In the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, Patio Bullrich had nominal retail sales for approximately Ps. 689.3 million, which represents annual sales for approximately Ps. 58,726.12 per square meter. Total rental income increased from Ps. 103.2 million in fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 to Ps. 125.1 million in fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, which represents annual revenues per gross leasable square meter of Ps. 8,829.8 in 2013 and Ps. 10,659.6 in 2014.
 
As of June 30, 2014, its occupancy rate was 99.6%.
 
Patio Bullrich’s five largest tenants
 
Patio Bullrich’s five largest tenants (in terms of sales in the shopping center) accounted for approximately 20.0% of its gross leasable area as of June 30, 2014 and approximately 13.2% of its annual base rent for the fiscal year ended on such date.
 
The following table sets forth certain information about Patio Bullrich’s five largest tenants as of June 30, 2014:

Tenant
Type of Business
Gross Leasable Area
(sqm)
Gross Leasable Area
(%)
Zara
Clothes and footwear
786.0
6.7
Rapsodia
Women’s Clothes and footwear
279.5
2.4
Jazmin Chebar
Women’s Clothes and footwear
109.0
0.9
Rouge Internacional
Perfumery / Drugstore
599.6
5.1
Etiqueta Negra
Men's clothes and footwear
576.1
4.9
Total
 
2,350.2
20.0

Tenant mix of Patio Bullrich (1)

The following table sets forth the tenant mix of the types of businesses in Patio Bullrich:

Type of Business
Gross Leasable Area (sqm)
Gross Leasable Area (%)
Clothes and footwear
5,692.2
55.6
Miscellaneous
2,074.7
20.2
Entertainment
996.6
9.7
Restaurant
1,035.2
10.1
Home & Houseware
374.4
3.7
Services
73.3
0.7
Total           
10,246.4
100.0

(1)  
Does not include vacant stores as of June 30, 2014
 
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Revenues from Patio Bullrich

The following table sets forth certain information relating to the revenues of Patio Bullrich during the following periods:
   
As of June 30,
 
   
2014
   
2013
   
2012
 
   
(In thousands of Ps.)
 
Base rent
    47,699.5       41,334.3       35,255.8  
Percentage rent (1)
    8,674.2       6,447.9       7,477.5  
Total rent
    56,373.7       47,782.2       42,733.3  
Revenues from admission rights (2)
    11,316.3       9,472.7       7,546.0  
Management fees
    2,540.3       2,085.3       1,639.2  
Parking
    9,016.7       7,035.4       5,260.7  
Common Maintenance Expenses and Common Advertising Fund
    45,746.2       36,735.3       32,794.9  
Other
    127.0       48.1       111.8  
Total (3)
    125,120.2       103,159.0       90,085.9  

(1)  
Percentage rent is the revenue based on a specific percentage of gross sales of our tenants.
(2)  
Admission rights are the revenues required to tenants for entering into a lease agreement or a lease agreement renewal.
(3)  
Consolidated rents according to IFRS.

Lease expirations for Patio Bullrich (1)

The following table shows a schedule of lease expirations for Patio Bullrich during the periods indicated for existing leases as of June 30, 2014, assuming that none of the tenants exercise renewal options or terminate their leases early:

Agreements Expiration:
Number of Agreements
Square Meters to Expire
Percentage to Expire
Amount of Lease Payments
 (Ps.)(2)
Percentage of Agreements
2015           
29
3,324.7
32%
 18,705,020.6
42%
2016
27
2,486.6
24%
 15,166,989.5
34%
2017
15
1,482.1
14%
 6,921,240.0
15%
2018 and subsequent years
10
2,952.8
29%
 4,228,999.3
9%
Total
81
10,246.4
100%
 45,022,249.6
100%

(1) Does not include vacant stores as of June 30, 2014.
(2) The amount expressed the annual base rent as of June 30, 2014 of agreements to expire.
 
Alto NOA, City of Salta

Alto Noa is an 89-store shopping center that opened in 1994. Alto Noa is located in the City of Salta, the capital of the Province of Salta, in the northwestern region of Argentina. The province of Salta has a population of approximately 1.2 million inhabitants with approximately 0.6 million inhabitants in the City of Salta. The shopping center has a total developed area of approximately 30,876 square meters (including parking) which consists of 19,157 square meters of gross leasable area. Alto Noa has a food court with 14 restaurants, a large entertainment center, a supermarket and a multiplex cinema with eight screens. The shopping center occupies one floor and has a free parking lot for 551 cars.

Alto Noa’s targeted clientele consists of middle-income individuals between the ages of 28 and 40.

In the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, Alto NOA had nominal retail sales for approximately Ps. 766.1 million, which represents fiscal period sales for approximately Ps. 39,988.0 per square meter. Total rental income increased from Ps. 47.0 million in fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 to Ps. 58.4 million in fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, which represents annual revenues per gross leasable square meter of Ps. 2,457.9 in 2013 and Ps. 3,049.4 in 2014.

As of June 30, 2014, its occupancy rate was 99.7%.

Five largest tenants of Alto Noa

Alto Noa’s five largest tenants (in terms of sales in this shopping center) accounted for approximately 32.3% of its gross leasable area as of June 30, 2014 and approximately 12.7% of its annual base rent for the fiscal year ended on such date.

The following table sets forth certain information about Alto Noa’s five largest tenants as of June 30, 2014:

Tenant
Type of Business
Gross Leasable Area (sqm)
Gross Leasable Area (%)
Supermercado Carrefour
Supermarket
3,080.5
16.1
Garbarino
Houseware
428.4
2.2
YPF
Other
1,812.5
9.5
Fravega
Houseware
286.3
1.5
Musimundo
Houseware
580.0
3.0
Total
 
6,187.9
32.3

Tenant mix of Alto Noa (1)

The following table sets forth the types of businesses in Alto Noa:

Type of Business
Gross Leasable Area (sqm)
Gross Leasable Area (%)
Entertainment
6,170.0
32.3
Miscellaneous
5,726.6
30.0
Clothes and footwear
4,031.5
21.1
Home & Houseware
1,532.7
8.0
Restaurant
1,280.3
6.7
Services
367.8
1.9
Total
19,108.9
100.0

(1)  
Does not include vacant stores as of June 30, 2014.
 
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Revenues from Alto Noa (1)

The following table sets forth certain information relating to the revenues of Alto Noa during the following periods:

   
As of June 30,
 
   
2014
   
2013
   
2012
 
   
(In thousands of Ps.)
 
Base rent
    21,449.7       16,892.6       13,694.5  
Percentage rent (1)
    14,635.3       11,851.8       10,508.8  
Total rent
    36,085.0       28,744.4       24,203.3  
Revenues from admission rights (2)
    2,200.9       1,935.7       1,703.3  
Management fees
    314.9       258.5       203.2  
Parking
    -       -       -  
Common Maintenance Expenses and Common Advertising Fund
    19,674.2       15,897.4       13,072.8  
Other
    145.5       211.0       117.4  
Total (3)
    58,420.5       47,047.0       39,300.0  

(1)  
Percentage rent is the revenue based on a specific percentage of gross sales of our tenants.
(2)  
Admission rights are the revenues required to tenants for entering into a lease agreement or a lease agreement renewal.
(3)  
Consolidated rents according to IFRS.

Lease expirations for Alto Noa (1)

The following table shows a schedule of lease expirations for Alto Noa during the periods indicated for existing leases as of June 30, 2014, assuming that none of the tenants exercise renewal options or terminate their leases early:

Agreements Expiration:
Number of Agreements
Square Meters to Expire (sqm)
Percentage to Expire (%)
Amount of Lease Payments (Ps.)(2)
Percentage of Agreements (%)
2015
38
5,513.4
29%
 7,644,124.6
41%
2016
29
7,054.7
37%
 5,568,311.2
29%
2017
16
1,631.5
9%
 3,032,280.0
16%
2018 and subsequent years
5
4,909.3
26%
 2,672,261.7
14%
Total
88
19,108.9
100%
 18,916,977.5
100%
 
(1) Does not include vacant stores as of June 30, 2014.
(2) The amount expressed the annual base rent as of June 30, 2014 of agreements to expire.
 
Mendoza Plaza, City of Mendoza

Mendoza Plaza is a 146-store shopping center which opened in 1992 and is in the City of Mendoza, the capital of the Province of Mendoza. The city of Mendoza has a population of approximately 1.0 million inhabitants, making it the fourth largest city in Argentina. Mendoza Plaza Shopping consists of 41,108 square meters of gross leasable area and has a multiplex cinema covering an area of approximately 3,659 square meters with ten screens, the department store Falabella, a food court with 18 restaurants, an entertainment center and a supermarket, which is also a tenant. The shopping center has two levels and has a free parking lot for 2,600 cars.

Mendoza Plaza’s targeted clientele consists of middle-income individuals between the ages of 28 and 40.

In the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, Mendoza Plaza had nominal retail sales for approximately Ps. 1,514.7 million, which represents a year-on-year growth of 25.5%. Sales per square meter were approximately Ps. 36,846.1. Total rental income increased from approximately Ps. 101.4 million in fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 to Ps. 120.1 million in fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, which represents annual revenues per gross leasable square meter of Ps. 2,401.2 in 2013 and Ps. 2,921.2 in 2014.

As of June 30, 2014, its occupancy rate was 95.0%.

Five largest tenants of Mendoza Plaza

Mendoza Plaza’s five largest tenants (in terms of sales in this shopping center) accounted for approximately 33.1% of its gross leasable area as of June 30, 2014 and approximately 13.2% of its annual base rent for the fiscal year ended on such date.

The following table sets forth certain information about Mendoza Plaza’s five largest tenants as of June 30, 2014:

Tenant
Type of Business
Gross Leasable Area (sqm)
Gross Leasable Area (%)
Falabella
Anchor store
6,970.0
17.0
Super Vea Plaza
Supermarket
4,419.1
10.7
Garbarino
Houseware
813.9
2.0
Fravega
Houseware
796.2
1.8
Musimundo
Houseware
588.7
1.4
Total
 
13,587.9
33.1
 
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Tenant mix of Mendoza Plaza (1)

The following table sets forth the types of businesses of the tenants in Mendoza Plaza:

Type of Business
Gross Leasable Area (sqm)
Gross Leasable Area (%)
Entertainment
9,473.8
24.3
Clothes and footwear
7,949.3
20.4
Anchor Store
6,970.0
17.7
Miscellaneous
8,301.4
21.3
Restaurant
2,159.1
5.5
Home and Houseware
2,760.3
7.1
Services
1,440.0
3.7
Total           
39,053.9
100.0

(1)  
Does not include vacant stores as of June 30, 2014.

Revenues from Mendoza Plaza

The following table sets forth certain information relating to the revenues of Mendoza Plaza during the following periods:

         
As of June 30,
       
   
2014
   
2013
   
2012
 
   
(In thousands of Ps.)
 
Base rent
    38,673.5       31,438.0       24,916.4  
Percentage rent (1)
    29,078.8       25,228.7       21,387.7  
Total rent
    67,752.3       56,666.7       46,304.1  
Revenues from admission rights (2)
    3,718.2       3,265.0       2,988.3  
Management fees
    1,819.9       1,472.0       1,095.7  
Parking
    -       -       -  
Common Maintenance Expenses and Common Advertising Fund
    45,976.6       39,491.0       30,979.2  
Commissions
    77.9       -       -  
Other
    741.3       524.3       454.6  
Total (3)
    120,086.2       101,419.0       81,821.9  

(1)  
Percentage rent is the revenue based on a specific percentage of gross sales of our tenants.
(2)  
Admission rights are the revenues required to tenants for entering into a lease agreement or a lease agreement renewal.
(3)  
Consolidated rents according to IFRS.

Lease expirations for Mendoza Plaza (1)

The following table shows a schedule of lease expirations for Mendoza Plaza during the periods indicated for existing leases as of June 30, 2014, assuming that none of the tenants exercise renewal options or terminate their leases early:

Agreements Expiration:
Number of Agreements
Square Meters to Expire
Percentage to Expire
Amount of Lease Payments (Ps.)(2)
Percentage of Agreements
2015           
55
17,616.7
45%
 14,495,057.4
43%
2016
40
9,038.7
23%
 8,945,761.3
27%
2017
40
4,390.7
11%
 7,204,912.7
22%
2018 and subsequent years
4
8,007.8
21%
 2,554,764.0
8%
Total           
139
39,053.9
100%
 33,200,495.4
100%

(1)       Does not include vacant stores as of June 30, 2014.
(2)       The amount expressed the annual base rent as of June 30, 2014 of agreements to expire.

Alto Rosario, City of Rosario

Alto Rosario is a 144-store shopping center located in the City of Rosario, the third largest city in Argentina in terms of population. It has a total constructed area of approximately 100,750 square meters (including parking) which consists of 29,516 square meters of gross leasable area (without considering Museo de los Niños). Alto Rosario has a food court with 17 restaurants, a large entertainment center, a supermarket and a Showcase cinema with 14 state-of-the-art screens. The shopping center occupies one floor and has a free parking lot for 1,736 cars.

Alto Rosario’s targeted clientele consists of middle-income individuals between the ages of 28 and 40.

In the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, Alto Rosario had nominal retail sales of approximately Ps. 1,378.3 million, which represents a year-on-year growth of 30.0%. Sales per square meter were approximately Ps. 46,697.8. Total rental income increased from approximately Ps. 123.5 million in fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 to Ps. 154.9 million in fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, which represents annual revenues per gross leasable square meter of Ps. 4,460.2 in 2013 and Ps. 5,248.4 in 2014.

As of June 30, 2014, its occupancy rate was 97.0%.
 
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Five largest tenants of Alto Rosario

Alto Rosario’s five largest tenants (in terms of sales in this shopping center) accounted for approximately 37.1% of its gross leasable area as of June 30, 2014 and approximately 10.1% of its annual base rent for the fiscal year ended on such date.

The following table sets forth certain information about Alto Rosario’s five largest tenants as of June 30, 2014:

Tenant
Type of Business
Gross Leasable Area (sqm)
Gross Leasable Area (%)
Fravega
Houseware
386.5
1.3
Musimundo
Houseware
406.5
1.4
Sport 78
Sports Clothes and footwear
671.7
2.3
Cines Rosario
Cinemas
8,984.0
30.4
Nike Shop
Sports Clothes and footwear
507.5
1.7
 Total
 
10,956.2
37.1

Tenant mix of Alto Rosario

The following table sets forth the types of businesses in Alto Rosario as of June 30, 2014:

Type of Business
Gross Leasable Area (sqm)
Gross Leasable Area (%)
Clothes and footwear
10,584.3
37.1
Entertainment
10,005.4
35.0
Home & Houseware
2,898.6
10.1
Restaurant
3,122.3
10.9
Miscellaneous
1,888.6
6.6
Services
79.6
0.3
Total
28,578.8
100.0

(1)  
Does not include vacant stores as of June 30, 2014.

Revenues from Alto Rosario

The following table sets forth certain information relating to the revenues of Alto Rosario during the following period:

   
As of June 30,
 
   
2014
   
2013
   
2012
 
   
(In thousands of Ps.)
 
Base rent
    54,686.4       41,372.4       29,017.7  
Percentage rent (1)
    36,490.9       29,900.5       26,080.8  
Total rent
    91,177.3       71,272.9       55,098.5  
Revenues from admission rights (2)
    7,307.0       6,222.9       4,553.6  
Management fees
    1,246.5       1,023.3       804.3  
Parking
    -       -       -  
Common Maintenance Expenses and Common Advertising Fund
    54,839.7       44,767.2       36,963.2  
Commissions
    53.0       -       -  
Other
    287.9       223.7       236.4  
Total (3)
    154,911.4       123,510.0       97,656.0  

(1)  
Percentage rent is the revenue based on a specific percentage of gross sales of our tenants.
(2)  
Admission rights are the revenues required to tenants for entering into a lease agreement or a lease agreement renewal.
(3)  
Consolidated rents according to IFRS.


Lease expirations for Alto Rosario (1)

The following table shows a schedule of lease expirations for Alto Rosario during the periods indicated for existing leases as of June 30, 2014, assuming that none of the tenants exercise renewal options or terminate their leases early:

Agreements Expiration:
Number of Agreements
Square meters to expire
Percentage to Expire
Amount of Lease Payments
 (Ps.)(2)
Percentage of Agreements
2015           
70
18,065.5
63%
 21,390,234.0
47%
2016
34
3,636.0
13%
 10,714,158.1
23%
2017
28
4,381.7
15%
 10,357,737.6
23%
2018 and subsequent years
9
2,495.6
9%
 3,291,104.3
7%
Total           
141
28,578.8
100%
 45,753,234.0
100%

(1)  
Does not include vacant stores as of June 30, 2014.
(2)  
The amount expressed the annual base rent as of June 30, 2014 of agreements to expire.
 
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Córdoba Shopping - Villa Cabrera, City of Córdoba

Córdoba Shopping Villa Cabrera is a shopping center covering 35,000 square meters of surface area, with 15,881 square meters being gross leasable area. Córdoba Shopping has 106 commercial stores, a 12-screen multiplex cinema and parking lot for 1,500 vehicles, located in Villa Cabrera, City of Córdoba.

In the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, Cordoba Shopping had nominal retail sales for approximately Ps. 546.6 million, which represents a year-on-year growth of 26.3%. Sales per square meter were approximately Ps. 34,421.6. Total rental income increased from Ps. 58.4 million in fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 to Ps. 71.7 million in fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, which represents annual revenues per gross leasable square meter of Ps. 3,863.4 in 2013 and Ps. 4,518.1 in 2014.

As of June 30, 2014, its occupancy rate was 99.8%

Five largest tenants of Córdoba Shopping – Villa Cabrera

Córdoba Shopping’s five largest tenants (in terms of sales in this shopping center) accounted for approximately 39.9% of its gross leasable area as of June 30, 2014 and approximately 8.6% of its annual base rent for the fiscal year ended on such date.

The following table sets forth certain information about Córdoba Shopping’s five largest tenants as of June 30, 2014:

Tenant
Type of Business
Gross Leasable Area (sqm)
Gross Leasable Area (%)
Garbarino
Houseware
497.0
3.1
Mc Donald’s
Food
146.0
0.9
Cines Cba
Cinema
5,442.5
34.4
Jazmin Chebar
Clothes and footwear
116.3
0.7
Rapsodia
Clothes and footwear
129.9
0.8
Total
 
6,331.7
39.9

Tenant mix of Córdoba Shopping Villa Cabrera (1)

The following table sets forth the types of businesses in Córdoba Shopping:

Type of Business
Gross Leasable Area (sqm)
Gross Leasable Area (%)
Clothes and footwear
5,949.7
37.6
Entertainment
5,842.0
36.9
Miscellaneous
984.7
6.3
Restaurant
912.8
5.8
Home & Houseware
864.8
5.5
Services
1,250.8
7.9
Total
15,804.8
100.00
 
(1)  
Does not include vacant stores as of June 30, 2014.

Revenues from Córdoba Shopping Villa Cabrera

The following table sets forth certain information relating to the revenues of Córdoba Shopping during the following periods:

   
As of June 30,
 
   
2014
   
2013
   
2012
 
   
(In thousands of Ps.)
 
Base rent
    19,932.0       16,405.8       13,460.6  
Percentage rent (1)
    15,796.9       12,446.8       10,016.5  
Total rent
    35,728.9       28,852.6       23,477.1  
Revenues from admission rights (2)
    2,521.0       2,144.0       1,887.7  
Management fees
    1,309.7       1,164.2       906.7  
Parking
    -       -       -  
Common Maintenance Expenses and Common Advertising Fund
    31,988.1       26,044.6       20,769.3  
Commissions
    28.4       -       -  
Other
    174.5       153.5       119.1  
Total (3)
    71,750.6       58,358.9       47,159.9  

(1)  
Percentage rent is the revenue based on a specific percentage of gross sales of our tenants.
(2)  
Admission rights are the revenues required to tenants for entering into a lease agreement or a lease agreement renewal.
(3)  
Consolidated rents according to IFRS.

Lease expirations for Córdoba Shopping Villa Cabrera (1)

The following table shows a schedule of lease expirations for Córdoba Shopping during the periods indicated for existing leases as of June 30, 2014, assuming that none of the tenants exercise renewal options or terminate their leases early:

Agreements Expiration:
Number of Agreements
Square Meters to Expire
Percentage to Expire
Amount of Lease Payments
 (Ps.)(2)
Percentage of Agreements
2015           
52
5,157.9
33%
 7,615,177.8
44%
2016
20
1,918.5
12%
 3,697,317.6
22%
2017
27
2,541.6
16%
 5,107,338.8
30%
2018 and subsequent years
5
6,186.8
39%
 663,951.1
4%
Total           
104
15,804.8
100%
 17,083,785.4
100%
(1)
Does not include vacant stores as of June 30, 2014.
(2)
The amount expressed the annual base rent as of June 30, 2014 of agreements to expire.

 
 
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Dot Baires Shopping, City of Buenos Aires

Dot Baires Shopping is a shopping center that opened in May 2009. It has 4 floors and 3 underground levels, a covered surface area of 173,000 square meters, of which 46,707 sqm constitute Gross Leasable Area, comprising 153 retail stores, a hypermarket, a 10-screen multiplex movie theater and parking space for 2,200 vehicles.

Dot Baires Shopping is located in the Saavedra neighborhood, in the injuction of Av. General Paz meets and the Panamerican Highway and is the largest shopping center in the City of Buenos Aires in terms of square meters.As of June 30, 2014, our equity interest in Panamerican Mall was 80%.
In the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, Dot Baires Shopping had nominal retail sales for approximately Ps. 2,008.3 million, which represents fiscal year sales for approximately Ps. 42,998.4 per square meter. Total rental income increased from approximately Ps. 189.3 million in fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 to Ps. 229.8 million in fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, which represents annual revenues per gross leasable square meter of Ps. 3,806.8 in 2013 and Ps. 4,920.7 in 2014. As of June 30, 2014, its occupancy rate was 99.7%.

Five largest tenants of Dot Baires Shopping

Dot Baires Shopping’s five largest tenants (in terms of sales of this shopping center) accounted for approximately 54.0% of its gross leasable area as of June 30, 2014 and approximately 11.3% of its annual base rent for the fiscal year ended on such date.

The following table describes Dot Baires Shopping’s five largest tenants as of June 30, 2014:

Tenant
Type of Business
Gross Leasable Area (sqm)
Gross Leasable Area (%)
Falabella
Anchor Store
5,471.2
11.7
Wal-Mart
Supermarket
12,600.0
27.0
Zara
Clothes and footwear
1,178.8
2.5
Garbarino
Houseware
472.5
1.0
Hoyts General Cinema
Cinema
5,518.6
11.8
Total
 
25,241.1
54.0

Tenant mix of Dot Baires Shopping (1)

The following table sets forth the types of businesses in Dot Baires Shopping:

Type of Business
Gross Leasable Area (sqm)
Gross Leasable Area (%)
Miscellaneous
 14,988.5
32.2
Clothes and footwear
 13,106.7
28.2
Anchor Store
 5,471.2
11.7
Entertainment
 6,177.8
13.3
Services
 2,506.4
5.4
Restaurant
 2,206.8
4.7
Home & Houseware
 2,091.3
4.5
Total
 46,548.7
100.0
 
(1) Does not include vacant stores as of June 30, 2014.

Revenues from Dot Baires Shopping

The following table sets forth certain information relating to the revenues of Dot Baires Shopping during the following periods:

   
As of June 30,
 
   
2014
   
2013
   
2012
 
   
(In thousands of Ps.)
 
Base rent
    87,753.9       72,266.3       58,693.3  
Percentage rent (1)
    39,222.3       31,541.5       24,884.3  
Total rent
    126,976.2       103,807.8       83,580.6  
Revenues from admission rights (2)
    10,541.1       8,932.1       7,651.5  
Management fees
    2,099.4       1,723.4       1,354.7  
Parking
    18,357.7       13,707.9       8,417.3  
Common Maintenance Expenses and Common Advertising Fund
    71,527.6       61,075.4       47,950.9  
Other
    331.4       24.4       1,548.0  
Total (3)
    229,833.4       189,271.0       150,503.0  

(1)  
Percentage rent is the revenue based on a specific percentage of gross sales of our tenants.
(2)  
Admission rights are the revenues required to tenants for entering into a lease agreement or a lease agreement renewal.
(3)  
Consolidated rents according to IFRS. Does not reflect our interest in Panamerican Mall.
 
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Lease expirations for Dot Baires Shopping (1)

The following table shows a schedule of lease expirations for Dot Baires Shopping during the periods indicated for existing leases as of June 30, 2014, assuming that none of the tenants exercise renewal options or terminate their leases early:

Agreements Expiration
Number of Agreements
Square Meters to Expire
Percentage to Expire
Amount of Lease Payments
 (Ps.)(2)
Percentage of Agreements
2015               
46
6,969.9
15%
 17,677,757.7
23%
2016
62
8,722.0
19%
 26,863,513.0
36%
2017
29
9,393.6
20%
 23,268,917.9
31%
2018 and subsequent years
13
21,463.2
46%
 7,411,037.3
10%
Total               
150
46,548.7
100%
 75,221,225.9
100%
(1)
Does not include vacant stores as of June 30, 2014.
(2)
The amount expressed the annual base rent as of June 30, 2014 of agreements to expire.
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Soleil Premium Outlet, Greater Buenos Aires

In December 2007, we entered into an agreement with INC S.A. (“INCSA”), a non-related company, for the acquisition of Soleil Premium Outlet for an amount of US$ 20.7 million.

On July 1, 2010, we executed the final deed for partial conveyance of title of the going concern and closing minutes with INCSA, whereby INCSA transferred to us the shopping center’s going concern, which we started to operate on the referred date. The transaction was exclusive of any debt or credit prior to the transaction with respect to INCSA’s business, as well as the real property where a hypermarket currently operates located in the premises.

On April 12, 2011, the Argentine Antitrust Authority granted its consent to the transaction.

As from April 2013, as a result of its refurbishment and reengineering and a strong advertising campaign, it was renamed Soleil Premium Outlet. As of the date of this annual report Soleil Premium Outlet had a surface area of 48,313 square meters, of which 15,190 are gross leasable area. It comprises 78 stores and 2,335 parking spaces.

Soleil Premium Outlet is located in San Isidro, Province of Buenos Aires. It opened in Argentina more than 25 years ago and today is the first premium outlet in the country.

During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, Soleil Premium Outlet had nominal retail sales of approximately Ps. 664.0 million, which represents period average sales for approximately Ps. 43,710.9 per square meter and a year-on-year growth of 81.2%. Total rental income increased from approximately Ps. 45.0 million in fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 to Ps. 69.6 million for fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, representing annual revenues per gross leasable square meter of Ps. 3,309.5 in 2013 and Ps. 4,584.5 in 2014.

As of June 30, 2014, its occupancy rate was 100%.

Five largest tenants of Soleil Premium Outlet

Soleil Premium Outlet’s five largest tenants (in terms of sales of this shopping center) accounted for approximately 14.3% of its gross leasable area as of June 30, 2014 and approximately 13.1% of its annual base rent for the fiscal year ended on such date.

The following table describes Soleil Premium Outlet’s five largest tenants as of June 30, 2014:

Tenant
Type of Business
Gross Leasable Area (sqm)
Gross Leasable Area (%)
Garbarino
Houseware
472.0
3.1
Adidas
Sports clothes and footwear
480.0
3.2
Fravega
Houseware
336.4
2.2
Stock Center
Sports clothes and footwear
687.0
4.5
Mc Donald’s
Food
193.0
1.3
Total
 
2,168.4
14.3

Tenant mix of Soleil Premium Outlet (1)

The following table sets forth the tenants by types of business in Soleil Premium Outlet:

Type of Business
Gross Leasable Area (sqm)
Gross Leasable Area (%)
Clothes and footwear
8,305.1
54.7
Entertainment
4,483.3
29.5
Home & Houseware
955.9
6.3
Restaurant
753.1
5.0
Miscellaneous
401.6
2.6
Services
290.7
1.9
Total
15,189.7
100.0

(1)  
Does not include vacant stores as of June 30, 2014.
 
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Revenues from Soleil Premium Outlet

The following table sets forth certain information relating to the revenues of Soleil Premium Outlet during the following periods:

   
As of June 30,
 
   
2014
   
2013
   
2012
 
   
(In thousands of Ps.)
 
Base rent
    25,972.2       17,789.1       16,383.3  
Percentage rent (1)
    13,619.6       7,124.2       5,145.1  
Total rent
    39,591.8       24,913.3       21,528.4  
Revenues from admission rights (2)
    3,671.3       2,953.8       1,476.3  
Management fees
    649.0       -       -  
Parking
    -       -       -  
Common Maintenance Expenses and Common Advertising Fund
    25,458.3       17,112.6       11,545.7  
Commissions
    112.0       -       -  
Other
    154.1       59.4       13.6  
Total (3)
    69,636.5       45,039.1       34,564.0  

(1)  
Percentage rent is the revenue based on a specific percentage of gross sales of our tenants.
(2)  
Admission rights are the revenues required to tenants for entering into a lease agreement or a lease agreement renewal.
(3)  
Consolidated rents according to IFRS.


Lease expirations for Soleil Premium Outlet (1)

The following table shows a schedule of lease expirations for Soleil Premium Outlet during the periods indicated for existing leases as of June 30, 2014, assuming that none of the tenants exercise renewal options or terminate their leases early:

Agreements Expiration:
Number of Agreements
Square Meters to Expire
Percentage to Expire
Amount of Lease Payments (Ps.)(2)
Percentage of Agreements
2015           
26
2,939.6
19%
 6,054,954.7
26%
2016
23
2,718.5
18%
 5,194,560.2
23%
2017
25
3,738.4
25%
 8,397,631.1
37%
2018 and subsequent years
4
5,793.2
38%
 3,163,008.0
14%
Total           
78
15,189.7
100%
 22,810,154.0
100%
(1)
Does not include vacant stores as of June 30, 2014.
(2)
The amount expressed the annual base rent as of June 30, 2014 of agreements to expire.

La Ribera Shopping, City of Santa Fe

We own fifty percent “NPSF” common shares, a corporation that is tenant of a building in which “La Ribera” shopping center was built and currently operates, which has a surface area of 43,219 square meters, comprising 50 retail stores with seven 2D cinemas and 3D-screen multiplex cinemas. It also comprises a 510-square meter cultural center and 24,553 square meters in outdoor areas and free parking space. Its gross leasable area is approximately 8,285 square meters.

The shopping center is strategically located within the port of Santa Fe, the place with the largest development in terms of real estate in the City of Santa Fe, 27 kilometers away from the City of Paraná, Province of Entre Ríos, and 96 kilometers away from the City of Rafaela, Province of Santa Fe, its range of influence represents a potential market of over one million people.

In the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, the public visiting the shopping center generated nominal retail sales that totaled approximately Ps. 280.8 million, which represents period average sales for approximately Ps. 33,895.5 per square meter. Total rental income increased from Ps. 11.9 million in fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 to Ps. 15.2 million during 2014, representing annual revenues per gross leasable square meter of Ps. 1,421.5 in 2013 and Ps. 1,830.1 in 2014.

As of June 30, 2014, its occupancy rate was 99.6%.

Five largest tenants of La Ribera Shopping

La Ribera’s five largest tenants (in terms of sales of this shopping center) accounted for approximately 53.9% of its gross leasable area as of June 30, 2014 and approximately 50.3% of its annual base rent for the fiscal year ended on such date.

The following table describes La Ribera’s five largest tenants as of June 30, 2014:

Tenant
Type of Business
Gross Leasable Area (sqm)
Gross Leasable Area (%)
Musimundo
Houseware
804.0
9.7
Cinemark
Cinema
2,446.0
29.5
Mc Donald’s
Food
235.0
2.7
Playland Park
Entertainment
756.0
9.1
Red Sport
Sports Clothes and footwear
222.0
2.7
Total
 
4,463.0
53.9
 
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Tenant mix of La Ribera Shopping (1)

The following table sets forth the tenants by types of business in La Ribera:


Type of Business
Gross Leasable Area (sqm)
Gross Leasable Area (%)
Clothes and footwear
 2,285.2
28.2
Entertainment
 3,202.0
39.5
Restaurant
 668.1
8.2
Miscellaneous
 1,099.5
13.6
Home and Houseware
 859.5
10.5
Total
 8,114.3
100.0
 
(1) Does not include vacant stores as of June 30, 2014.

Revenues from La Ribera Shopping

The following table sets forth certain information relating to the revenues of La Ribera during the following periods:

   
As of June 30,
 
   
2014
   
2013
   
2012
 
   
(In thousands of Ps.)
 
Base rent
    3,988.2       3,324.0       2,071.0  
Percentage rent (1)
    5,000.2       3,624.0       2,080.0  
Total rent
    8,988.3       6,948.0       4,151.0  
Revenues from admission rights (2)
    141.1       104.0       47.0  
Management fees
    210.5       174.0       -  
Parking
    -       0.0       -  
Common Maintenance Expenses and Common Advertising Fund
    5,803.2       4,674.0       (382 )
Other
    20.3       10.0       17.0  
Total (3)
    15,163.4       11,910.0       3,833.0  

(1)  
Percentage rent is the revenue based on a specific percentage of gross sales of our tenants.
(2)  
Admission rights are the revenues required to tenants for entering into a lease agreement or a lease agreement renewal.
(3)  
Consolidated rents according to IFRS. Does not reflect our interest in NPSF.

Lease expirations for La Ribera Shopping (1)

The following table shows a schedule of lease expirations for La Ribera during the periods indicated for existing leases as of June 30, 2014, assuming that none of the tenants exercise renewal options or terminate their leases early:

Agreements Expiration:
Number of Agreements
Square Meters to Expire
Percentage to Expire
Amount of Lease Payments (Ps.)(2)
Percentage of Agreements
2015           
19
2,447.60
30%
 2,119,060.80
36%
2016
12
910.1
11%
 1,064,349.60
17%
2017
12
1,109.60
14%
 1,332,360.00
23%
2018 and subsequent years
5
3,647.00
45%
 1,389,637.70
24%
Total           
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8,114.30
100%
5,905,408.10
100%
(1) Does not include vacant stores as of June 30, 2014.
(2) The amount expresses the annual base rent as of June 30, 2014 of agreements to expire.

Sales and Developments

This segment includes properties available for sale, units to be received under barter agreements in force and land reserves of our portfolio. As of June 30, 2014 we own plots and properties strategically located in the City of Buenos Aires, Greater Buenos Aires and in the provinces of Argentina with potential to develop new projects.

Shopping Centers
 
Arcos del Gourmet. In December 2011, we started to develop Distrito Arcos project located in the neighborhood of Palermo, City of Buenos Aires. Distrito Arcos will be an open-air space shopping center with a variety of premium brands in the exclusive neighborhood of Palermo.
 
Distrito Arcos is expected to add approximately 14,000 square meters of gross leasable area and 65 stores to our portfolio, including a cinema with approximately 800 square meters and more than 1,000 square meters dedicated to restaurants. We expect that this project, which will combine a retail and a cultural concept, will equal the success of our last projects.
 
 The opening was scheduled for December 2013, but an injunction was imposed that suspended the opening on grounds that certain governmental permits have been not granted. The construction works in Distrito Arcos as of June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012 rise to Ps. 236.2 million, Ps. 136.3 million and 17.8 million, respectively. On June 30, 2014 the contractual obligations corresponds mainly to constructions related with the project above and rise to Ps. 234 million.
 
On December 10, 2013, Administrative and Tax Contentious Court of the City of Buenos Aires ratified an injunction that suspends the opening of Distrito Arcos on the grounds that it has failed to obtain certain government permits. Despite the fact that the construction has all government permits in place, we have filed an appeal against the decision and has requested that the injunction be lifted. Along this line, on April 10, 2014, the government of the City of Buenos Aires issued a new environmental compliance certificate.
 
On the other hand, in one of the two judicial processes (amparos – actions intended to protect constitutional rights) currently being heard, “Charlon, Marcelo Alejandro and others VS. GCBA on/ amparo”, the Court of Appeals referred above confirmed the decision rendered by the lower court whereby the action was abated, as per notice served upon us on September 1, 2014. The process has concluded with the decision being favorable to us.
 
As to the other process entitled Federación de Comercio e Industria de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires (“FECOBA”) and others v. GCBA on amparo”, on August 29, 2014 the lower court rendered a decision rejecting the case. As of the date of this annual report, Distrito Arcos has not been opened yet.
 
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Ex-Escuela Gobernador Vicente de Olmos, Córdoba, Province of Córdoba. In November 2006, we participated in a public bidding called by Corporación Inmobiliaria Córdoba S.A. for the sale of the building known as Ex-Escuela Gobernador Vicente de Olmos, located in the City of Córdoba, Province of Córdoba. The building has a surface area of 5,147 square meters. Inside the building there is a portion of the Patio Olmos shopping center, which operates on four commercial floors and has two underground parking lots. This shopping center also includes two adjacent buildings with cinemas and a commercial annex connected to the property not covered by the bids and legally related through easement contracts. The building is under a concession contract which was assigned to us as part of the bid, effective for a 40-year term, expiring in February 2032, in which we now act as grantor. On September 25, 2007, the Government of the Province of Córdoba executed and delivered the title deed conveying the property, together with the transfer of the respective concession contract.
 
After execution of the title deed, the government of the Province of Córdoba declared part of the property to be of public use and subject to partial expropriation in order to be used exclusively for the Libertador San Martín Theater. On October 6, 2008, we challenged the aforementioned Resolution on unconstitutional grounds. Alternatively, we challenged the appraisal made by the plaintiff of the portion of the property to be expropriated and, additionally, we claimed damages not included in the appraisal and resulting immediately and directly from the eventual expropriation. As of the date of this annual report, evidence is being produced by the parties in the expropriation court procedure.
 
Paraná Plot of land, Province of Entre Ríos. On June 30, 2009, we executed a “Letter of Intent” whereby we stated our intention to acquire a plot of land of approximately 10,022 square meters in the City of Paraná, Province of Entre Ríos, to be allocated to the construction, development and exploitation of a shopping center or mall. The purchase price was US$ 0.5 million, of which was fully paid as an advance payment and as consideration for the promise of not selling the property until November 27, 2009. On June 29, 2012, the parties have agreed to extend the term for the execution of the title conveyance deed, which shall be executed within sixty days as from the date the seller provides reliable notification to the buyer that the property is not subject to any levy, encumbrance, restrictions on ownership, except for the right of way already mentioned. As of the balance sheet date, evidence of such notice has not been provided.
 
Developments in progress
 
Alto Comahue Project– Province of Neuquén. On May 22, 2014 Shopping Neuquén executed an addendum to the last agreement entered into with the Municipality of Neuquén in 2012, extending the terms for the opening of the shopping center for 6 additional months until March 17, 2015.

As of the end of fiscal year 2014, the degree of progress of the shopping center’s construction works was 47% and the economic progress was 55%. After a market research, during this fiscal year, the Neuquén Project Shopping Center will be named Alto Comahue.

In addition to the construction of a shopping center and cinemas, the project includes a hypermarket, residential apartments and a hotel. The plot intended for the construction of the hypermarket was sold to Gensar S.A. in 2011, which then transferred it to COTO CICSA, which opened the largest COTO hypermarket in the patagonia in May 2014.

As regards the plot for the hotel, on April 11, 2014 it was sold to the real estate developer Continental Urbana S.A. The plot of land has a surface area of 3,000 sqm and a construction capacity per total occupancy factor of 10,000 sqm.

In addition we own an adjacent plot of land intended for the construction of residential apartments, of approximately 13,000 sqm with a construction capacity of 18,000 sqm.

On June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012 the amount of the developments in Shopping Neuquén rise to Ps. 121.6 million, Ps. 43.1 million and Ps. 9.1 million, respectively. On June 30, 2014 the contractual obligations corresponds mainly to constructions related with the project above and they rise to Ps. 205 million. The project is expected to be completed in March, 2015, the project is financed through a syndicated loan subscribed with different bank institutions, for more information please see ITEM 5 – Operating and Financial Review and Prospects – Indebtedness.

Residential Properties (available for Sale)
 
Torres Rosario Project, City of Rosario, Province of Santa Fe. We own a plot of land of approximately 50,000 square meters divided into 8 smaller plots, in the City of Rosario, near the Alto Rosario Shopping Center. At June 30, 2011, 2 of the plots had been bartered with Condominios del Alto S.A. (“Condominios del Alto”) (plots 2-G and 2-H).
 
Condominios del Alto I – City of Rosario, Province of Santa Fe
 
 
As consideration for the barter of parcel 2-G (totaling a surface area of 10,128 sqm for sale), in December 2011 Condominios del Alto transferred to us 15 apartments, for a total constructed area of 1,504.45 sqm (representing 14.85% of the total constructed area of such parcel) and 15 parking spaces (representing 15% of total parking spaces in such building). The project Condominios del Alto I is composed of two opposite building blocks , commercially divided into 8 sub-blocks. Apartments (97 units) are distributed in 6 stories with parking spaces (98 units) in the basement. Condominios del Alto I amenities include a swimming pool with solarium, a multiple use room, sauna, a gym with dressroom and a laundry. Given its excellent location and construction quality, this development is targeted at a medium-high income segment. As of June 30, 2014, the project has been completed and all the units subject to the barter have been received, with 3 apartments, 4 parking spaces and one storage space remaining available for sale.
 
 
Condominios del Alto II –City of Rosario, Province of Santa Fe
 
As consideration for the barter of parcel 2-H (totaling a surface area of 14,500 sqm for sale) Condominios del Alto transferred to us 42 apartments, for a total constructed area of 3,188 sqm (representing 22% of the constructed area of such parcel) and 47 parking spaces (representing 22% of total parking spaces to be constructed in such building). The Condominios del Alto II project will be composed of two opposite building blocks, commercially divided into 10 sub-blocks. The project will include a total of 189 apartments distributed in 6 stories and 195 parking spaces located in two basements. The amenities will include a swimming pool with solarium, a multiple use room, sauna, a gym with dressroom and a laundry. As of June 30, 2014, the works in parcel H has been completed and all the units subject to the barter have been received, with 1 apartment, 14 parking spaces and 1 storage space remaining available for sale.
 
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Intangibles - Units to be received under barter agreements
 
Beruti Plot of Land – City of Buenos Aires. On October 13, 2010, we entered into an exchange agreement with TGLT in connection with a plot of land located at Beruti 3351/59 in the City of Buenos Aires for cash and future residential apartments to be constructed by TGLT in such plot of land. The transaction was subject to certain conditions precedent, including the completion by TGLT of its initial public offering. The transaction was agreed on US$ 18.8 million. TGLT plans to construct an apartment building with residential and commercial parking spaces. As consideration, TGLT will transfer to us (i) certain units to be determined, representing 17.33% of the aggregate surface of the residential space, (ii) a number of parking spaces to be determined, representing 15.82% of the aggregate surface of the parking spaces, (iii) all the commercial parking spots in the future building, and (iv) US$ 10.7 million, payable upon delivery of the title deeds to the plot of land. TGLT completed its initial public offering in the BASE on October 29, 2010 therefore; the condition precedent for the transaction was fulfilled on that date. TGLT paid the US$ 10.7 million on November 5, 2010. On December 16, 2010, the title deed to the Beruti plot of land was executed. To ensure performance of the obligations assumed by TGLT under the deed of sale, a mortgage was granted in our favor.

An organization called “Asociación Amigos Alto Palermo” filed a write of relief in order to prevent the construction works and obtained a precautionary measure for the suspension of the construction works. The Contentious-Administrative and Tax Appellate Court for the City of Buenos Aires ordered the release of the precautionary measure that suspended the works. At present, the write of relief is in the discovery stage, and no judgment has been rendered in that regard. On December 4, 2013 the term for the delivery of the units involved was extended for 11 months.

Land Reserves and development properties
 
Conil – Avellaneda, Province of Buenos Aires. Located adjacent to Alto Avellaneda shopping center, a plot of land totaling 2,398 sqm distributed in two opposite corners and according to urban planning standards, around 6,000 sqm may be built. Its intended use, either through an own development or sale to a third party, is residential with the possibility of a retail space as well. On September 17, 2014, we had entered into a preliminary merger agreement with our subsidiary Conil SA ("Conil"), For more information please see “Recent Development”.
 
Future Developments
 
Mixed Uses:
 
Ex UOM- Luján, Province of Buenos Aires. On May 18, 2012, we executed a sales agreement with Cresud whereby we acquired the Puertas de Luján property, located at km 62 of the Acceso Oeste Highway and covering a surface area of 116 hectares. The transaction was made for an amount of US$ 8.96 million. Our intention is to carry out a mixed-use project, taking advantage of the environment consolidation and the strategic location of this plot of land. As of the date of this annual report, dealings are being carried out in order to change the zonification parameters, to enable the consummation of the project.
 
Ex Nobleza Piccardo Plant - San Martín, Province of Buenos Aires. On May 30, 2012, we acquired 100% of IRSA’s stake in Quality Invest (50% of the total equity interest in the property). The main asset of Quality Invest is a property in which the manufacturing plant and the administrative offices of the firm Nobleza Piccardo are located. The property has a surface area of 160,000 square meters and a built area of 80,000 square meters. It is located 200 meters away from the junction of San Martin Avenue and Gral. Paz Avenue in the District of San Martín. The transaction consumated for consideration of US$ 9.7 million. On December 28, 2012, in compliance with the lease agreement executed upon the acquisition of the site, Nobleza Piccardo partially vacated the property located in the district of San Martín. Quality Invest received approximately 2,100 sqm of offices and 50,300 sqm of industrial units in connection with the transaction. The vacation of the remaining surface area scheduled for May 2014 pursuant to the agreement was extended again to December 31, 2014.
 
As of the end of the 2014 fiscal year the site complies with the Industrial Park zoning parameters in effect since its acquisition; however, due to the pre-feasibility application for business purposes obtained in May 2012, the construction and exploitation of a shopping center would be allowed.
 
 
As concerns the project for the plot, as of to date there is a mixed-use master plan (including residential apartments, a shopping center, entertainment, offices, hotel, etc.), in order to perform an urban development at large scale involving 400,000 sqm. The master plan is pending definition as regards certain technical aspects and then the San Martin Municipality’s Legislative Branch must approve it in order to be ratified by decree in the Province of Buenos Aires.
 
Residential
 
 
Coto Residential Project. We own approximately 24,000 sqm in air space over the top of the Coto hypermarket that is close to the Abasto Shopping Center in the heart of the City of Buenos Aires. Coto Centro Integral de Comercialización S.A. and us executed a deed dated September 24, 1997 whereby we acquired the rights to receive parking units and the rights to build on top of the premises located in the block formed by the streets Agüero, Lavalle, Guardia Vieja and Gallo, in the Abasto neighborhood.

Neuquén Residential Complex – Neuquén, Province of Neuquén. Through Shopping Neuquén, we own a plot of 13,000 sqm and a construction capacity of 18,000 sqm of residential properties in an area with significant potential. This area is located close to the shopping center which is about to open, the hypermarket recently opened and a hotel to be constructed in months to come.

Retail
 
Caballito Plot – City of Buenos Aires. This is a property of approximately 23,791 sqm in the City of Buenos Aires, neighborhood of Caballito, one of the most densely populated of the city, which we aquired in November 1997. This plot of land would allow developing a shopping center of up to 30,000 sqm, a hypermarket, a cinema complex, and several recreation and entertainment activity areas. As of the date of this annual report the legislature of the City of Buenos Aires has received a legislative bill to approve the zoning parameters corresponding to this property which already has the consent of the Executive Branch.

DOT Adjoining Plot (ex-Philips) – City of Buenos Aires. On May 3, 2012, the Government of the City of Buenos Aires, through the General Office of Zoning Interpretation (Dirección General de Interpretación Urbanística) approved through a pre-feasibility study, subdivision of the plot of land of the Ex-Philips parcels upon the observance of the applicable building regulations in each of the resulting parcels. In addition, all the uses and parameters established under the municipal ordinance previously issued by the above mentioned authority are being observed.
 
On June 3, 2013, we were notified that the Government of the City of Buenos Aires had approved the aforementioned plot of land subdivision. As a result, the property was divided into three parcels: two parcels of approximately 6,400 sqm and a parcel adjoining DOT Shopping of 15,900 sqm intended for the future extension of the shopping center in 47,000 sqm.
 
 
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Offices
 
Philips Adjoining Plots 1 and 2 – City of Buenos Aires. These two parcels of 6,400 sqm with construction area of 19,200 sqm each, as of the date hereof a significant land reserve jointly with a plot where the extension of Dot Baires Shopping is planned. As a result of major developments, the junction of General Paz and the Panamerican Highway has experienced a significant growth in recent years. The project of theses parcels will conclude the consolidation of this area.
 
Offices and Other Segment
 
We are engaged in the acquisition, development and management of office buildings and other rental properties in Argentina. As of June 30, 2014, we owned 2 office buildings under lease agreements of 56,829 sqm of gross leasable area, with an occupancy rate of 100%. In fiscal year 2014, we recorded revenues from leases of offices and other rental properties for Ps. 35.3 million.
 
Administration and Management of Shopping Centers
 
We manage and operate each of the shopping centers in which we have more than 50% ownership. We charge tenants a monthly management fee, which varies from shopping center to shopping center, depending on the cost of administration and maintenance of the common areas and the administration of contributions made by tenants to fund promotional efforts for the shopping center. We charge a monthly management fee, paid prorated by the tenants, according to their particular lease rates. This management fee is a fixed amount in Alto Palermo, Alto Avellaneda, Abasto, Paseo Alcorta, Alto NOA, Dot Baires, Alto Rosario, Soleil Premium Outlet and Patio Bullrich and a percentage of the common area maintenance expenses in Buenos Aires Design, Córdoba Shopping, Mendoza Plaza, and La Ribera Shopping.
 
During fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, we received the following amounts in monthly maintenance fees:
 
 
 
Ps.268,400 in Alto Palermo,
 
 
 
Ps.247,700 in Alto Avellaneda,
 
 
 
Ps.288,700 in Abasto,
 
 
 
Ps.211,700 in Patio Bullrich,
 
 
 
Ps.103,900 in Alto Rosario,
 
 
 
Ps.87,500 in Paseo Alcorta,
 
 
 
Ps.174,900 in Dot Baires,
 
 
 
Ps. 26,200 in Alto NOA,
 
 
 
Ps. 54,100 in Soleil Premium Outlet,
 
 
 
6% of the total amount of the common area maintenance expenses in Córdoba Shopping,
 
 
 
10% of the total amount of the common area maintenance expenses in Buenos Aires Design,
 
 
 
5% of the total amount of the common area maintenance expenses in Mendoza Plaza, and
 
 
 
5% of the total amount of the common area maintenance expenses in La Ribera Shopping.

Our total revenues from management fees during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, were approximately Ps. 23 million.
 
Principal Terms of our Leases

Under Argentine Law, terms of commercial leases may not exceed ten years, except for leases regulated by Law No. 25,248 (which provides that real estate leases containing purchase options–leasing inmobiliario- are not subject to term limitations). Generally, terms in our lease agreements go from 3 to 10 years.

Decree No. 214/2002 and Decree No. 762/2002, which modify Public Emergency Law No. 25,561, determine that duties to turn over sums of money which are denominated in U.S. Dollars and which are not related to the financial system prior to January 7, 2002 are subject to the following:
 
 
 
obligations will have to be paid in Pesos at a rate of Ps. 1.00 = US$ 1.00. Additionally, these obligations are subject to inflation adjustment through the CER.
 
 
 
if, as a consequence of this adjustment, the agreement is unfair to any of the parties, as long as the party that has the obligation to pay is not overdue and the adjustment is applicable, either may ask the other for a fairness adjustment. If they do not reach an agreement, a court will make the decision in order to preserve the continuity of the contract relation in a fair way; and
 
 
 
new lease agreements may be freely entered into between parties, even U.S. Dollar denominated lease agreements.
 
Leasable space in our shopping centers is marketed through an exclusive arrangement with our wholly owned subsidiary and real estate brokers Fibesa. We have a standard lease agreement, the terms and conditions of which are described below, which we use for most tenants. However, our largest tenants generally negotiate better terms for their respective leases. No assurance can be given that lease terms will be as set forth in the standard lease agreement.

We charge to our tenants a rent which consists of the higher of (i) a monthly base rent (the “Base Rent”) and (ii) a specified percentage of the tenant’s monthly gross sales in the store (the “Percentage Rent”) (which generally ranges between 4% and 10% of tenant’s gross sales). Furthermore, pursuant to the rent escalation clause in most of our leases, a tenant’s Base Rent generally increases between 18% and 24% on an annual and cumulative basis as from the thirteenth (13th) month of effectiveness of the lease. Although many of our lease agreements contain readjustment clauses, these are not based on an official index nor do they reflect the inflation index. In the event of litigation, there can be no assurance that we may be able to enforce such clauses contained in our lease agreements. For more information, see “Risk Factors”.

In addition to rent, we charge most of our tenants an admission right, which is required to be paid upon entering into a lease agreement and upon a lease agreement renewal. The admission right is normally paid in one lump sum or in a small number of monthly installments, range between 3 and 6. If the tenant pays this fee in installments, it is the tenant’s responsibility to pay for the balance of any such amount unpaid in the event the tenant terminates its lease prior to its expiration. In the event of unilateral termination and/or resolution for breach of duties by the tenant, a tenant will not be refunded its admission right without our consent.
 
We are responsible for supplying each shopping center with the electrical power connection and provision, a main telephone switchboard, central air conditioning connection and a connection to a general fire detection system. Each rental unit is connected to these systems. We also provide the food court tenants with sanitation and with gas systems connections. Each tenant is responsible for completing all the necessary installations within its own rental unit, in addition to the direct expenses generated by these items within each rental unit. These direct expenses generally include: electricity, water, gas, telephone and air conditioning. Tenants must also pay for a percentage of total charges and general taxes related to the maintenance of the common areas. We determine this percentage based on different factors. The common area expenses include, among others, administration, security, operations, maintenance, cleaning and taxes.

We carry out promotional and marketing activities to increase attendance to our shopping centers. These activities are paid for with the tenants’ contributions to the Common Promotional Fund (“CPF”), which is administered by us. Every month tenants contribute to the CPF an amount equal to approximately 15% of their rent (Base Rent plus Percentage Rent), in addition to rent and expense payments. We may increase the percentage that tenants must contribute to the CPF, but the increase cannot exceed 25% of the original amount set forth in the corresponding lease agreement for the contributions to the CPF. We may also require tenants to make extraordinary contributions to the CPF to fund special promotional and marketing campaigns or to cover the costs of special promotional events that benefit all tenants. We may require tenants to make these extraordinary contributions up to four times a year provided that each such extraordinary contribution may not exceed 25% of the preceding monthly rental payment of the tenant.
 
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Each tenant leases its rental unit as a shell without any fixtures. Each tenant is responsible for the interior design of its rental unit. Any modifications and additions to the rental units must be pre-approved by us. We have the option to decide tenants’ responsibility for all costs incurred in remodeling the rental units and for removing any additions made to the rental unit when the lease expires. Furthermore, tenants are responsible for obtaining adequate insurance for their rental units, which must include, among other things, coverage for fire, glass breakage, theft, flood, civil liability and workers’ compensation.

Control Systems

We have computer systems to monitor tenants’ sales (except stands) in all of our shopping centers. We also conduct regular manual audits of our tenants accounting sales records in all of our shopping centers. Almost every store in those shopping centers has a point of sale that is linked to a main computer server in the administrative office of such shopping center. We use the information generated from the computer monitoring system for statistics regarding total sales, average sales, peak sale hours, etc., for marketing purposes and as a reference for the processes of internal audit. The lease contracts for tenants in Alto Avellaneda, Alto Palermo, Alcorta Shopping, Patio Bullrich, Buenos Aires Design, Abasto, Alto Rosario, Alto NOA, Dot Baires Shopping, Córdoba Shopping, Soleil Premium Outlet, La Ribera Shopping and Mendoza Plaza contain a clause requiring tenants to be linked to the computer monitoring system, there being certain exceptions to this requirement.

Competition

Shopping Centers

Given that most of our shopping centers are located in highly populated areas, there are competing shopping centers within, or in close proximity to, our targeted areas. The number of shopping centers in a particular area could have a material effect on our ability to lease space in our shopping centers and on the amount of rent that we are able to charge. We believe that due to the limited availability of large plots of land and zoning restrictions in the City of Buenos Aires, it is difficult for other companies to compete with us in areas through the development of new shopping centers. Our principal competitor is Cencosud S.A. (“Cencosud”) which owns and operates Unicenter Shopping and the Jumbo hypermarket chain, among others.

The following table shows certain information concerning the most significant owners and operators of shopping centers in Argentina.

Company
Shopping Center
Location (1)
Gross leasable
Area
Stores
% of gross leasable area at national level (2)
Store percentage (2)
APSA
           
 
Abasto de Buenos Aires (7)
CABA
41,788
171
2.49%
2.71%
 
Alto Palermo Shopping
CABA
19,354
145
1.16%
2.30%
 
Buenos Aires Design (3)
CABA
14,592
63
0.87%
1.00%
 
Dot Baires Shopping (5)
CABA
46,707
153
2.79%
2.42%
 
Alcorta Shopping (4)
CABA
15,113
107
0.90%
1.70%
 
Patio Bullrich
CABA
11,738
83
0.70%
1.32%
 
Córdoba Shopping (4)
Córdoba
15,881
106
0.95%
1.68%
 
Alto Avellaneda (4)
GBA
36,565
141
2.18%
2.23%
 
Mendoza Plaza Shopping (4)
Mendoza
41,108
146
2.45%
2.31%
 
Alto Rosario (7)
Rosario
30,776
145
1.84%
2.30%
 
Alto Noa (4)
Salta
19,158
89
1.14%
1.41%
 
La Ribera Shopping (6)
Santa Fe
8,285
50
0.49%
0.79%
 
Soleil Premium Outlet (4)
GBA
15,190
78
0.91%
1.24%
 
Subtotal
 
316,254
1,477
18.87%
23.41%
Cencosud (4)
         
 
Subtotal
 
617,924
1,438
36.87%
22.76%
Other
           
Operators
           
 
Subtotal
 
741,295
3,396
44.27%
53.82%
Total
   
1,675,473
6,311
100%
100%

(1) “GBA” means Greater Buenos Aires, the Buenos Aires metropolitan area, and “CABA” means the City of Buenos Aires.
(2) Percentage over total shopping centers in Argentina. Figures may not sum due to rounding.
(3) The effective interest held by us in ERSA, the company that operates the concession of this building, is 53.684%.
(4) Includes total leasable area occupied by supermarkets and hypermarkets.
(5) APSA’s interest in Panamerican Mall SA is 80%.
(6) APSA’s interest in Nuevo Puerto Santa Fe SA is 50%.
(7) Includes Museo de los Niños.
Source: Argentine Chamber of Shopping Centers.

Insurance

We carries all-risk insurance for the shopping centers and other buildings covering property damage caused by fire, explosion, gas leak, hail, storms and wind, earthquakes, vandalism, theft and business interruption. In addition, we carry liability insurance covering any potential damage to third parties or property caused by the conduct of our business throughout Argentina. We are in compliance with all legal requirements related to mandatory insurance, including insurance required by the Occupational Risk Law (Ley de Riesgos del Trabajo), life insurance required under collective bargaining agreements and other insurance required by laws and executive orders. Our history of damages is limited to one single claim resulting from a fire in Alto Avellaneda Shopping in March 2006, a loss which was substantially recovered from our insurers. These insurance policies contain specifications, limits and deductibles which we believe are adequate to the risks to which we are exposed in our daily operations. We further maintain liability insurance covering our directors’ and corporate officers’ liability.
 
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Regulation and Government Supervision

The laws and regulations governing the acquisition and transfer of real estate, as well as municipal zoning ordinances and environmental regulations, among others, are applicable to the development and operation of our properties. Currently, Argentine law does not specifically regulate shopping center lease agreements. Since our shopping center leases generally differ from ordinary commercial leases, we have created standard provisions that govern the relationship with our shopping center tenants.

Leases

Argentine law imposes certain restrictions on landlords, including:
 
 
 
a prohibition to include price adjustment clauses based on inflation increases in lease agreements; and
 
 
 
the imposition of a three-year minimum lease term for retail property, except in the case of stands and/or spaces in markets and fairs.

Although our lease agreements were U.S. Dollar-denominated, Decree No. 214/2002, Decree No. 762/2002 and Law N° 25,820 that amended the Public Emergency Law, provided that monetary obligations in force as of January 7, 2002 arising from agreements governed by private law and which provided for payments in U.S. Dollars were subject to the following rules:
 
 
 
financial obligations were to be paid in Pesos at the exchange rate of Ps. 1.00 = US$ 1.00 plus the CER index for commercial leases;
 
 
 
from October 1, 2002 and until March 31, 2004 for residential leases, the obligations where the tenant is an individual and the dwelling is used as the family residence of permanent use were to be paid in Pesos at the exchange rate of Ps. 1.00 = US$ 1.00 plus the coeficiente de variación de salarios or “CVS”;
 
 
 
if due to the application of these provisions, the amount of the installment became significantly higher or lower than the amount at the moment of the payment, any of the parties could require an equitable adjustment of the price.If the parties did not reach an agreement, the courts could decide on a case by case basis; and
 
 
 
pursuant to Decree No. 117/2004 and Law No. 25,796 that amends Law No. 25,713, the CVS became unenforceable since April 1, 2004.
 
Under the Argentine Civil Code and Lease Law No. 23,091 lease terms may not exceed ten years, except for leases regulated by Law No. 25,248 (which provides that real estate leases containing purchase options – leasing inmobiliario- are not subject to term limitations). Generally, terms in our lease agreements go from 3 to 10 years. Despite this restriction, in November 2007, the Court authorized us to enter into a lease agreement with Wal-Mart Argentina SRL for a term of 30 years. This exception was granted after taking into consideration the extension of the investment required and the time necessary to recoup it.

Lease Law No. 23,091, as amended by Law No. 24,808 provides that tenants may rescind commercial lease agreements after the first six months by sending a written notice at least 60 days before the intended termination date of the contract. Such rescission is subject to penalties which range from one to one and a half months of rent. If the tenant rescinds during the first year of the lease the penalty is one and a half month’s rent and if the rescission occurs after the first year of lease the penalty is one month’s rent.

While current Argentine government policy discourages government regulation of lease agreements, there can be no assurance that additional regulations will not be imposed in the future by the Argentine Congress, including regulations similar to those previously in place. Furthermore, most of our leases provide that the tenants pay all costs and taxes related to the property in proportion to their respective leasable areas. In the event of a significant increase in the amount of such costs and taxes, the Argentine government may respond to political pressure to intervene by regulating this practice, thereby negatively affecting our rental income. The Argentine Civil and Commercial Procedure Code enables the lessor to pursue what is known as an “executory proceeding” upon lessees’ failure to pay rent. In executory proceedings debtors have fewer defenses available to prevent foreclosure, making these proceedings substantially shorter than ordinary ones. In executory proceedings, the origin of the debt is not under discussion; the trial focuses on the debt instrument itself. The aforementioned code also permits special eviction proceedings, which are carried out in the same way as ordinary proceedings. The Argentine Civil Code enables judges to summon tenants who fall two months in arrears to vacate the property they are renting within 10 days of having received notice to such effect. However, historically, large court dockets and numerous procedural hurdles have resulted in significant delays to eviction proceedings, which generally last from six months to two years from the date of filing of the suit to the time of actual eviction.

Development and Land Use

Buenos Aires Urban Planning Code. Our real estate activities are subject to several municipal zoning, building and environmental regulations. In the city of Buenos Aires, where the vast majority of our real estate properties are located, the Buenos Aires Urban Planning Code (Código de Planeamiento Urbano de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires) generally restricts the density and use of property and controls physical features of improvements on property, such as height, design, set-back and overhang, consistent with the city’s urban landscape policy. The administrative agency in charge of the Urban Planning Code is the Secretary of Urban Planning of the City of Buenos Aires.
 
 
Buenos Aires Building Code. The Buenos Aires Building Code (Código de la Edificación de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires) complements the Buenos Aires Urban Planning Code and regulates the structural use and development of property in the city of Buenos Aires. The Buenos Aires Building Code requires builders and developers to file applications for building permits, including the submission to the Secretary of Work and Public Services (Secretaría de Obras y Servicios Públicos) of architectural plans for review, to assure compliance therewith.

We believe that all of our real estate properties are in material compliance with all relevant laws, ordinances and regulations.
 
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Sales and Ownership

Real Estate Installment Sales Law. The Real Estate Installment Sales Law No. 14,005, as amended by Law No. 23,266 and Decree No. 2015/1985, imposes a series of requirements on contracts for the sale of subdivided real estate property regarding, for example, the sale price which is paid in installments and the deed, which is not conveyed until final payment of such price. The provisions of this law require, among other things:
 
 
 
the registration of the intention to sell the property in subdivided plots in the Real Estate Registry (Registro de la Propiedad Inmueble) corresponding to the jurisdiction of the property. Registration will only be possible with regard to unencumbered property. Mortgaged property may only be registered where creditors agree to divide the debt in accordance with the subdivided plots. However, creditors may be judicially compelled to agree to the division; and
 
 
 
the preliminary registration with the Real Estate Registry of the purchase instrument within 30 days of execution of the agreements.
Once the property is registered, the installment sale may not occur in a manner inconsistent with the Real Estate Installment Sales Act, unless seller registers its decision to desist from the sale in installments with the Real Estate Registry. In the event of a dispute over the title between the purchaser and third-party creditors of the seller, the installment purchaser who has duly registered the purchase instrument with the Real Estate Registry will obtain the deed to the plot. Further, the purchaser can demand conveyance of title after at least 25% of the purchase price has been paid, although the seller may demand a mortgage to secure payment of the balance of the purchase price.

After payment of 25% of the purchase price or the construction of improvements on the property equal to at least 50% of the property value, the Real Estate Installment Sales Act prohibits the rescission of the sales contract for failure by the purchaser to pay the balance of the purchase price. However, in such event the seller may take action under any mortgage on the property.

Consumer Protection Law. Consumer Protection Law No. 24,240, as amended, regulates several issues concerning the protection of consumers in the arrangement and execution of contracts. The Consumer Protection Law purports to prevent potential abuses deriving from the strong bargaining position of sellers of goods and services in a mass-market economy where standard form contracts are widespread. As a result, the Consumer Protection Law deems void and unenforceable certain contractual provisions in consumer contracts, including those which contain:
 
 
 
warranty and liability disclaimers;
 
 
 
a waiver of consumer rights;
 
 
 
an extension of seller rights; and
 
 
 
the shifting of the burden of proof against consumers.
In addition, the Consumer Protection Law imposes penalties ranging from fines to closing down of establishments in order to induce compliance from sellers.

The Consumer Protection Law defines consumers or users, as the individuals or legal entities that (i) acquire or use goods or services, free of charge or for a price, for their own final use and benefit or that of their family or social group, including the acquisition of rights on a time-share leasing, country club, or private cemetery, among others, (ii) though not being party to a consumer relationship, as a result thereof acquire or use goods or services for their own final use or that of their family or social group and (iii) are otherwise exposed to a consumer relationship.

In addition, the Consumer Protection Law defines the suppliers of goods and services as the individuals or legal entities, either public or private that in a professional way, even occasionally, produce, import, distribute or commercialize goods or supply services to consumers or users.

The Consumer Protection Law excludes the services supplied by professionals that require a college degree and registration in officially recognized professional organizations or by a governmental authority. However, this law regulates the advertisements that promote the services of such professionals.

The Consumer Protection Law determines that the information contained in the offer addressed to undetermined prospective consumers, binds the offer or during the period in which the offer takes place and until its public revocation. Further, it determines that specifications included in advertisements, announcements, prospectuses, circulars or other media bind the offer or and are considered part of the contract entered into by the consumer. On June 2005, Resolution No. 104/05 of the Secretary of Technical Coordination, which complements the Consumer Protection Law, adopted Mercosur’s Resolution on which requires that those who engage in commerce over the Internet to disclose in a precise and clear manner the characteristics of the products and/or services offered and the sale terms. Failure to comply with the terms of the offer is deemed an unjustified denial to sell and gives rise to sanctions.

In September 2014, a new Consumer Protection Law was passed by the Argentine Congress that stipulates the creation of new administrative and judicial proceedings dealing with this area of the Law. The statute, known as “System for the Resolution of Conflicts in Consumer Relationships”, was enacted as Law Nº 26,993 on September 17, 2014. This new law creates a two-tier administrative proceeding and a set of courts dedicated to trial conflicts between consumers and producers of goods and services. In order to present a claim, the amount of it must not exceed a a fixed amount equivalent to 55 minimum wages, which are determined by the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security. It is mandatory to file the claim first before the administrative agency. In case a settlement is not reached between the parties, the plaintiff is able to file the claim before a judge. Although the system is not operational yet, a considerable portion of the claims made against Alto Palermo will probably be resolved through this system.

Buildings Law. Buildings Law No. 19,724, as amended, sets forth a regime for the construction of buildings for subsequent subdivision into condominium (Propiedad Horizontal). Under this law, developers must inform potential purchasers of their intention to sell the building as a condominium, as well as of all sale conditions, and the size of each unit in relation to the whole building. The sale of these units is subject to subdivision approval and in order to be included in Buildings Law regime must be registered with the Real Estate Registry (Registro de la Propiedad Inmueble). This law also states that, in the event that construction is not completed, all amounts already deposited must be repaid to the purchasers. All intervening parties are jointly and severally liable to reimburse all amounts deposited or paid by the purchasers. All agreements entered into with the purchasers shall be filed with the relevant real estate registry.

Mortgage Regulation. The Argentine Civil Code regulates mortgages both as a contract and as a right over property. There are no special provisions in the Civil Code aimed at protecting mortgagors. Any agreement entered into by a mortgagor and a mortgagee at time of execution of the mortgage or prior to the default of the mortgagor allowing the mortgagee to recover the property without a public auction of the property will not be enforced by the courts as it is contrary to Argentine public policy.

Until the enactment of Trust Law No. 24,441, the only procedure available to collect unpaid amounts secured by a mortgage was a proceeding regulated by the Civil and Commercial Procedure Code. The heavy caseload on the courts that hear such matters usually delays the proceeding, which currently takes 1 to 2 years to be completed.

Chapter V of Trust Law No. 24,441 institutes a new procedure which may expedite collection of unpaid amounts secured by a mortgage. To be applicable, the new rules, which allow an out-of-court auction, need to be expressly agreed to by the parties in the mortgage contract.

Currently, we include in our mortgages a clause enabling the enforcement of Law No. 24,441. However, there can be no assurance that such collection provisions will accelerate the recovery of unpaid amounts under mortgage guarantees.

The Argentine Government has tried to avoid the massive foreclosure of mortgages since the 2001 crisis. The Public Emergency Law, as amended, established the suspension for the term of 270 days from the enactment of that law, of all the judicial or non-judicial enforcement procedures, including the enforcement of mortgages and pledges, regardless of their origin. On February 14, 2002, Law No. 25,563 amending the Bankruptcy Law (the “New Bankruptcy Law”) was enacted. Under the New Bankruptcy Law, certain bankruptcies and foreclosures (including foreclosures on mortgage loans) were suspended for a period of 180 days from the law’s effective date. Such period was extended for 180 additional days by law Nº 25,589 and afterwards for 90 additional days by Law No. 25,640 dated September 2002, expiring on February 2003.
 
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On February 4, 2003, the Executive Branch enacted Decree No. 204/2003 creating a mediation proceeding, for a limited period of 90 days, to be conducted through the Legal Emergency Units (Unidades de Emergencias Legales) depending from the Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security and the Ministry of Production. Such Emergency Legal Units shall intervene at the request of debtors or creditors in foreclosure cases.

The mediation procedure was voluntary and free. Proposals and negotiations made by the parties were subject to the confidentiality of ordinary mediations. The mediation procedure in no case shall result in the suspension or interruption of the legal terms running in judicial or out-of-court foreclosure proceedings.

The Legal Emergency Units should try to approximate the parties’ proposals to reach an agreement enabling the debtor the performance of his obligations without lessening the creditor’s rights. The intervention of the Emergency Legal Units shall conclude with an agreement or with the impossibility of reaching such agreement. The Decree establishes that the conciliation proceeding shall be in force from the day of its publication in the Official Gazette and will have a term of 90 days.

On May 2003, the Argentine Congress enacted Law No. 25,737 which suspended foreclosures for an additional period of 90 days, which ended in August 2003. On September 2003, several financial institutions voluntarily agreed not to foreclose on their mortgage loans. On November 2005, the Argentine congress enacted Law No. 26,062 that extended the foreclosures suspension for an additional 120 days period, which was extended for 90 days more by Law No. 26,084 and for 180 days more by Law No. 26,103. Pursuant to these successive extensions, foreclosure on mortgaged property was suspended until December 2006.

On November 6, 2003 Law No. 25,798 was enacted. It established a mechanism to reschedule debts resulting from unpaid mortgages, by creating a trust (financed by the Argentine Government) which would purchase the mortgage debts and reschedule the maturity date thereof. Financial institutions were afforded until June 22, 2004 to accept said terms. This law was partially modified by Law No. 25,908 (enacted on July 13, 2004) which included various conditions referring to the incorporation into this system of the mortgage loans that were in judicial or private execution proceedings. The parties to secured loan agreements were given a term to express their adhesion to this system. This term was extended twice first by Decree No. 352/2004 for a period of sixty days and then by Law No. 26,062 effective as of November 4, 2005, which extended the foreclosures suspension for an additional 120 days, which was again extended for 90 days more by Law No. 26,084 and for 180 days more by Law No. 26,103.

On November 8, 2006, Law No. 26,167 was enacted. It established a special proceeding to replace ordinary trials for the enforcement of some mortgage loans. These special proceedings give creditors ten days to inform the debtor of the amounts owed to them and agree with the debtor on the amount and terms of payment. In case the parties fail to reach an agreement, payment conditions are to be determined by the judge. Also, this law established the suspension of the execution of judicial judgments, judicial and out-of-court auctions, evictions and other proceedings related to the mortgage loans contemplated in this law.

Most mortgages executed by us provide that we are empowered to declare the anticipated expiration of the loan upon non-payment of an installment. This enables us to recover the unpaid amounts through the sale of the relevant property pursuant to the Civil and Commercial Procedure Code and Law No. 24,441.

Pursuant to Argentine law, fees and expenses related to collection procedures must be borne by the debtor, and the proceeds from any auction of the property may be used for the settlement of such obligation.

Although our mortgages are U.S. Dollar-denominated, Decree No. 214/2002 and Decree No. 762/2002 that amend the Public Emergency Law provide that monetary obligations in force as of January 7, 2002, resulting from agreements governed by private law and which provide for payments in U.S. Dollars are subject to the following rules:
 
 
 
financial obligations were to be paid in Pesos at the exchange rate of Ps. 1.00 = US$ 1.00 plus the CER for commercial leases;
 
 
 
from October 1, 2002 and until March 31, 2004 for residential leases, the obligations where the tenant is an individual and the dwelling is used as the family residence of permanent use were to be paid in Pesos at the exchange rate of Ps. 1.00 = US$ 1.00 plus the CVS;
 
 
 
if due to the application of these provisions, the amount of the installment became higher or lower than the amount at the moment of the payment, any of the parties could require an equitable adjustment of the price. If the parties did not reach an agreement, the courts could decide on a case by case basis; and
 
 
 
pursuant to Decree No. 117/2004 and Law No. 25,796 that amends Law No. 25,713, the CVS became unenforceable since April 1, 2004.
 
Protection for the Disabled Law. The Protection for the Disabled Law No. 22,431, enacted on March 20, 1981, as amended, provides that in connection with the construction and renovation of buildings, obstructions to access must be eliminated in order to enable access by handicapped individuals. In the construction of public buildings, entrances, transit pathways and adequate facilities for mobility impaired individuals must be provided for.

Buildings constructed before the enforcement of the Protection for the Disabled Law must be adapted to provide accesses, transit pathways and adequate facilities for mobility-impaired individuals. Those pre-existing buildings, which due to their architectural design may not be adapted to the use by mobility-impaired individuals, are exempted from the fulfillment of these requirements. The Protection for the Disabled Law provides that residential buildings must ensure access by mobility impaired individuals to elevators and aisles.

Other Regulations

Credit Card Law. Law No. 25,065, as amended by Law No. 26,010 and Law No. 26,361, governs different aspects of the business activity known as “credit cards’ system”. The regulations set forth minimum contractual terms and conditions and the approval thereof by the Argentine Secretariat of Industry, Commerce and Mining, as well as limitations on interest payable by users and retail stores’ commissions adhering to the system. The Credit Card Law is applied to both banking and non-banking cards, such as “Tarjeta Shopping”, issued by Tarshop. Pursuant Communication “A” 5477 of the Argentine Central Bank, loans granted through credit cards by entities which are not financial institutions, such as Tarshop, shall not exceed in more than the 25% of the monthly average of the interest rates publish by the Central Bank for loans to individuals without real guarantee.

Antitrust Law. Law No. 25,156, as amended, prevents trust practices and requires administrative authorization for transactions that according to the Antitrust Law constitute an economic concentration. According to this law, mergers, transfers of goodwill, acquisitions of property or rights over common shares, capital or other convertible securities, or similar operations by which the acquirer controls or substantially influences a company, are considered as an economic concentration. Whenever an economic concentration involves a company or companies which exceed the accumulated sales volume of Ps. 200.0 million in Argentina; then the respective concentration should be submitted for approval of the Argentine Antitrust Authority. The request for approval may be filed, either prior to the transaction or within a week after its completion.

When a request for approval is filed, the Argentine Antitrust Authority may (i) authorize the transaction, (ii) subject the transaction to the accomplishment of certain conditions, or (iii) reject the authorization.
 
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The Antitrust Law provides that economic concentrations in which the transaction amount and the value of the assets absorbed, acquired, transferred or controlled in Argentina, do not exceed Ps. 20.0 million are exempted from the administrative authorization. Notwithstanding the foregoing, when the transactions effected during the prior 12-month period exceed in the aggregate Ps. 20.0 million or Ps. 60.0 million during the last 36 months, these transactions must be notified to the Argentine Antitrust Authority.

As the consolidated annual sales volume of IRSA and ours exceed Ps. 200.0 million, we should give notice to the Argentine Antitrust Authority of any concentration provided for by the Antitrust Law. For more information, please see “Legal or Arbitration proceedings – Other litigation”.

Environmental Law. Our activities are subject to a number of national, provincial and municipal environmental provisions. Section 41 of the Argentine Constitution, as amended in 1994, provides that all Argentine inhabitants have the right to a healthy and balanced environment fit for human development and have the duty to preserve it. Environmental damage shall bring about primarily the obligation to restore it as provided by applicable law. The authorities shall control the protection of this right, the rational use of natural resources, the preservation of the natural and cultural heritage and of biodiversity, and shall also provide for environmental information and education. The National Government shall establish minimum standards for environmental protection whereas Provincial and Municipal Governments shall fix specific standards and regulatory provisions.

On November 6, 2009, the Argentine Congress passed Law No. 25,675. Such law regulates the minimum standards for the achievement of a sustainable environment and the preservation and protection of biodiversity and fixes environmental policy goals.

Law No. 25,675 establishes the activities that will be subject to an environmental impact assessment procedure and certain requirements applicable thereto. In addition, such Law sets forth the duties and obligations that will be triggered by any damage to the environment and mainly provides for restoration of the environment to its former condition or, if that is not technically feasible, for payment of compensation in lieu thereof. Such Law also fosters environmental education and provides for certain minimum reporting obligations to be fulfilled by natural and legal entities.

In accordance with the Rules of the CNV, the issuers have to inform to the CNV of any kind of events that could seriously impede or hinder the development of the activities of society, including events that generate or may generate affectations of importance to environment, specifying its consequences.

Recently Law No. 26,994 was enacted pursuant to which it was approved the new Civil and Commercial Code of Argentina. The new Civil and Commercial Code provides the background regulation of the relationships of the persons as individuals and entities. The new Civil and Commercial Code will enter into force on January 1, 2016. We are currently in the process of analyzing together with our legal advisors the impact of this new legislation in the operations of our business.

For additional information see “Item 3 (d). Risk Factors - Risk relating to our Business - Our business is subject to extensive regulation and additional regulations may be imposed in the future.”


 C. Organizational Structure

The following table presents information relating to our ownership interest and the percentage of our consolidated total net revenues represented by our subsidiaries as of June 30, 2014:
Subsidiary
 
Activity
 
Country of
incorporation
 
Ownership
percentage
 
Voting power
percentage (1)
 
Percentage
of our total
net revenues
Arcos del Gourmet S.A.
 
Real estate commercial
 
Argentina
 
90%
 
90%
 
0.0%
Fibesa S.A.
 
Real estate agent
 
Argentina
 
97%
 
97%
 
2.6%
Emprendimiento Recoleta S.A.
 
Building
 
Argentina
 
54%
 
54%
 
2.4%
Shopping Neuquén S.A.
 
Development of undertakings
 
Argentina
 
99%
 
99%
 
0.0%
Conil S.A. (2)
 
Real estate services
 
Argentina
 
100%
 
100%
 
0.0%
Panamerican Mall S.A.
 
Real estate investments
 
Argentina
 
80%
 
80%
 
12.2%
Torodur S.A.
 
Investments
 
Uruguay
 
100%
 
100%
 
0.0%

(1)  
Percentage of equity interest has been rounded. It does not contemplate irrevocable capital contributions.
(2)  
On September 17, 2014, we entered into a preliminary merger agreement with our subsidiary Conil, by which Conil will be absorbed by us. In order to proceed with this merger, the transaction will have to be approved in our next shareholders’ meeting, which will be held on October 31, 2014.

D. Property, Plant and Equipment

Our properties include shopping centers and land reserves for the construction of shopping centers or apartment buildings. All of our properties are located in Argentina.

The following table sets forth certain information about our owned properties:

Property
 
Location
 
Encumbrance
Shopping center portfolio
       
Alto Palermo
 
City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
 
-
Abasto
 
City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
 
-
Alto Avellaneda
 
City of Avellaneda, Argentina
 
-
Paseo Alcorta
 
City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
 
-
Patio Bullrich
 
City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
 
-
Alto NOA
 
City of Salta, Argentina
 
-
Buenos Aires Design
 
City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
 
-
Alto Rosario
 
City of Rosario, Argentina
 
-
Mendoza Plaza
 
City of Mendoza, Argentina
 
-
Córdoba Shopping – Villa Cabrera (1)
 
City of Córdoba, Argentina
 
Mortgage-antichresis
Dot Baires Shopping
 
City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
 
-
Soleil Premiun Outlet (2)
 
City of San Isidro, Argentina
 
Mortgage
Patio Olmos (3)
 
City of Córdoba, Argentina
 
-
Office buildings and other rental properties portfolio
       
Dot Building
 
City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
 
-
Abasto Offices
Plots of land
 
City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
 
-
Caballito plot of land (4)
 
City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
 
-
Luján plot of land
 
City of Luján, Argentina
 
-
Properties under development
       
Neuquén Project (5) (8)
 
City of Neuquén, Argentina
 
-
Arcos Project (6) (8)
 
City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
 
-
Other properties (7)
 
Argentina
 
-
 
(1)  
Included in Investment Properties is the cinema building located at Córdoba Shopping – Villa Cabrera, which is encumbered by a right of antichresis as a result of a financial debt held by Empalme (merged with SAPSA. As from January 1, 2009) with NAI INTERNACIONAL II Inc. The total amount of the debt was Ps. 13.2 million as of June 30, 2014.
(2)  
On August 22, 2014, we paid the balance of the purchase price for the shopping center known as “Soleil Premium Outlet” in the amount of Ps. 105.8 million (US$ 12.6 million plus interest). As a result, the mortgage granted in favor of INCSA was fully discharged.
(3)  
We lease this property to a shopping center operator under an operating lease contract which will expire on 2032.
(4)  
We have a parcel of land with a surface area of 23,791 square meters in the “Caballito” neighborhood, one of the most highly populated areas in the City of Buenos Aires, which we purchased in November 1997. This land could be used to build a 30,000 square meter shopping center including a hypermarket, a cinema complex and various leisure and entertainment areas. At present, the legislature of the City of Buenos Aires has received a legislative bill to approve the zoning parameters corresponding to this property which already has the consent of the Executive Branch.
(5)  
We signed an agreement with the Municipality of Neuquén by which we commited to construct the whole shopping center in a maximum term of 24 months, these will be counted starting from the date of signature of the act of beginning of works. On June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012 and on July 1°, 2011 the amount of the developments in Shopping Neuquén rise to Ps. 121.6 million, Ps. 43.1 million, Ps. 9.1 million and Ps. 4.5 million, respectively. 
On June 30, 2014 the contractual obligations corresponds mainly to constructions related with the project above and they rise to Ps. 205 million. The project is estimated to be concluded on March, 2015 
(6)  
We maintain engagements with the Government of the City of Buenos Aires in order to develop Arcos del Gourmet. Construction cost as of June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012 increased to Ps. 236.2 million, Ps. 136.3 million and Ps. 17.8 million, respectively. On June 30, 2014, the contractual obligations corresponds mainly to constructions related with the project above and rise to Ps. 234 million.
(7)  
Includes properties in the proximities of the above-listed properties and certain properties under development, undeveloped parcels of land and office buildings and other rental properties portfolio, which are included as “Other properties” because of their little significance.
(8)  
Both projects are financed through syndicated loans subscribed with different bank institutions, for further information see “Item 5.b Liquidity and Capital Resources”.
 
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We lease our headquarters, located at Moreno 877, 22nd floor (C1091AAQ), City of Buenos Aires, Argentina, from IRSA, pursuant to a lease agreement that expires in 2016. We consider that all our facilities are appropriate for our current needs and suitable for their intended uses.

ITEM 4A.
             Unresolved staff comments
 
Not applicable.

ITEM 5.
Operating and Financial Review and Prospects
 
A. Operating Results
 
The following Management’s Discussion & Analysis of the financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our Audited Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes included elsewhere in this annual report, as well as the information presented under “Item 3 (a). Key information – A. Selected Consolidated Financial Data”. Our discussion of our operating and financial review and prospects contain forward-looking statements that are based on current plans and expectations. These forward-looking statements are affected by risks and uncertainties that are discussed in “Item 3. Key information – D. Risk Factors”.
 
For purposes of the following discussion, unless otherwise specified, references to fiscal years 2012, 2013 and 2014 relate to the fiscal years ended June 30, 2012, 2013 and 2014, respectively.

For more information plase see Note 38 to our audited consolidated financial statements, “Foreign currency assets and liabilities”.
 
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
 
Our audited consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with IFRSs as issued by the IASB, and the accounting policies employed are set out in our Accounting Policies section in the financial statements. In applying these policies, we make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. The actual outcome could differ from those estimates. Some of these policies require a high level of judgment because the areas are especially subjective or complex.
 
The discussion below should also be read in conjunction with our disclosure of significant IFRS accounting policies, which is provided in Note 2 to our audited consolidated financial statements, “Summary of significant accounting policies”.
 
We believe the most critical accounting policies and significant areas of judgment and estimation are in:

 
· Impairment testing of goodwill and non-current assets other than goodwill
 
 
· Determination of the fair value of financial instruments
 
 
· Allowances
 
 
· Taxation
 

 
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Impairment testing of goodwill and non-current assets other than goodwill
IFRS requires us to undertake an annual test for impairment of indefinite lived assets and, for finite lived assets, to test for impairment if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.

Impairment testing is an area involving management judgment, requiring assessment as to whether the carrying value of assets can be supported by the net present value of future cash flows derived from such assets using cash flow projections which have been discounted at an appropriate rate. In calculating the net present value of the future cash flows, we are required to make certain assumptions in respect of highly uncertain matters including management’s expectations of estimates of future cash flows, market rents for similar properties in the same location and condition, and discount rates.
 
For purposes of the impairment testing, we group assets at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows, known as cash generating units (“CGU”). Given the nature of our assets and activities, most of our individual assets do not generate independent cash flows that are independent of those from CGUs. Therefore, we estimate the recoverable amount of the CGU to which the asset belongs, except where the fair value less costs to sell of the individual asset is higher than its book value; or the value in use of the asset can be estimated as being close to its fair value less costs to sell, where fair value can be reliably determined.
 
Generally, we consider each shopping center, office building and undeveloped property as a separate CGU. Details of the methods, estimates and assumptions we make in our annual impairment testing of goodwill are included in Note 5 in the audited consolidated financial statements. No impairment of goodwill was identified.
 
During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, we decided to modify the methodology previously used to determine the fair markets value of our shopping centers, shifting from discounted cash flows as of June 30, 2013, to capitalization method in June 30, 2014. Details of the new methodology are included in Note 6 to our audited consolidated financial statements.
 
 
Fair value of derivatives and other financial instruments
The fair values of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market are determined by using valuation techniques like extrapolation pricing model. We use our judgment to select a variety of methods and make assumptions that are based on market conditions existing at statement of financial position.
 
When no quoted prices in an active market are available, fair values are based on recognized valuation methods. We uses a range of valuation models for the measurement of Level 2 and Level 3 instruments, details of which may be obtained from the following table:
 

Description
 
Pricing model
 
Pricing method
 
Parameters
 
Foreign-currency future contracts
 
Present value method
 
Theoretical price
 
     Money market curve; Interest curve; Foreign exchange curve
Interest rate swaps
 
Discounted cash flow
 
-
 
     Interest rate swaps and cash flows
Arcos del Gourmet S.A. purchase option
 
Discounted cash flow
 
-
 
     Projected revenues and discount rate

 
Allowance for trade receivables
We maintain an allowance for trade receivables to account for estimated losses resulting from the inability of customers to make required payments. When evaluating the adequacy of an allowance for trade receivables, we base our estimates on the aging of accounts receivable balances and historical write-off experience, customer credit worthiness and changes in customer payment terms. If the financial condition of customers were to deteriorate, actual write-offs might be higher than expected.
 
 
   Taxation
We are subject to income taxes in numerous jurisdictions. Our tax charge on ordinary activities is the sum of the total current and deferred tax charges. The calculation of our total tax charge necessarily involves a degree of estimation and judgment in respect of certain items whose tax treatment may not be always determined with certainty due to interpretation. The final resolution of some of these items may give rise to material profits, losses and/or cash flows. The complexity of our structure makes the degree of estimation and judgment more challenging. The resolution of issues may not always be within our control and may depend on the efficiency of legal action, if necessary. Issues can, and often do, take many years to resolve. Payments in respect of tax liabilities for an accounting period result from payments on account and on the final resolution of open items. As a result there can be substantial differences between the tax charge in the consolidated income statement and tax payments.
 
We recognize deferred tax assets only to the extent it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the temporary differences can be utilized. We assess the realizability of deferred tax assets by considering whether it is probable that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. We consider the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in making this assessment.
 
The amounts recognized in the Consolidated Financial Statements in respect of each matter are derived from our best estimate and judgment as described in Note 5 to the audited consolidated financial statements.
 
Overview
 
We are mainly engaged in the ownership, purchase, development, lease, management and operation of shopping centers. We are one of the largest owners and managers of shopping centers in Argentina in terms of gross leasable area and number of shopping centers. At present, we own and/or operate thirteen shopping centers in Argentina, six of which are located in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area, two in the Gran Buenos Aires area and five in the provinces of Córdoba, Mendoza, Salta and Santa Fe. We are also owners of certain properties for future development in Buenos Aires and various important cities in the Argentine provinces.

Argentine Macroeconomic Environment

The table below shows Argentina’s GDP growth, inflation, dollar exchange rates and the appreciation (devalution) of the Peso against the U.S. Dollar for the indicated periods.
   
Fiscal year ended June 30,
   
2014
 
2013
 
2012
GDP growth (6)
 
0.0%
 
5.5%
 
(1.5)%
Inflation (IPIM) (1)
 
27.7%
 
13.5%
 
12.8%
Inflation (CPI) (2)
 
15.0% (5)
 
10.5%
 
9.9%
Appreciation (depreciation) of the Peso against the U.S. Dollar
 
(50.6%)
 
(19.1%)
 
(10.2%)
Exhange rate per US$ 1.00 as of the end of the year
 
Ps.8.0830
 
Ps.5.3680
 
Ps.4.5070
Average exchange rate per US$1.00 (3)
 
Ps.6.9333
 
Ps.4.9339
 
Ps.4.3016

(1)  
IPIM is the wholesale price index as measured by the Argentine Ministry of Economy and Production.
(2)  
CPI is the consumer price index as measured by the Argentine Ministry of Economy and Production.
(3)  
Represents average of the selling and buying exchange rate.
(4)  
Represents average month-end closing exchange rates.
(5)  
Since January 2014, the Argentine government established IPCNu which more broadly reflects consumer prices by considering price information from the 24 provinces of Argentina. Therefore, the consumer price index for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014 only takes notice of the six month period after the new consumer price index was introduced.
(6)  
As from March, 2014, a new historic base starting in 2004, was stablished for the calculation and adjustment of the GDP figures.

Sources: INDEC, Argentine Ministry of Economy and Production, Banco de la Nación Argentina.
 
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Factors that Affect our Results

Effects of the Argentine macroeconomic environment

Most of our assets are located in Argentina, where we conduct our operations. Therefore, our financial condition and the results of our operations are significantly dependent upon the economic conditions prevailing in Argentina.

Changes in short- and long-term interest rates, unemployment and inflation may reduce the availability of consumer credit and the purchasing power of individuals who frequent shopping centers. These factors, combined with low GDP growth, may reduce general consumption rates in our shopping centers. Since most of the lease agreements in our shopping centers, our main source of revenue, require tenants to pay a percentage of their total sales as rent, a general reduction in consumption may reduce our revenue. A reduction in the number of shoppers in our shopping centers and consequently, in the demand for parking, may also reduce our revenues from services rendered.

Effects of inflation

From 1997 until the end of 2001, the Argentine government’s policies substantially reduced the level of inflation. Therefore, during that period inflation did not significantly affect our financial condition and results of operations. The following are annual inflation rates since 2002, published by the Argentine Ministry of Economy and Production:
Year ended June 30,
Consumer Price
Index
Wholesale Price
Index
     
2002
28.4%
88.2%
2003
10.2%
8.1%
2004
4.9%
8.6%
2005
9.0%
7.7%
2006
11.0%
12.1%
2007
8.8%
9.4%
2008
9.3%
13.8%
2009
5.26%
5.4%
2010
11.0%
15.2%
2011
9.67%
12.5%
2012
9.90%
12.8%
2013
10.5%
13.5%
2014
15.0% (1)
27,7%
 

 
 
(1)  
Since January 2014, the Argentine government established IPCNu which more broadly reflects consumer prices by considering price information from the 24 provinces of Argentina. Therefore, the consumer price index for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014 only takes notice of the six month period after the new consumer price index was introduced.
 
The increase in inflation may erode our present macroeconomic stability, causing a negative impact on our operations. The wholesale price index increased by 27.7 % in the fiscal year 2014, and the IPCNu for the six month period ended June 30, 2014 increased 15%.

Additionally, the minimum lease amounts paid by tenants in our shopping centers are generally adjusted in accordance with the CER, an inflation index published by the Argentine Central Bank. Although higher inflation rates in Argentina may increase the minimum lease amount, given that tenants tend to pass on any increases in their own expenses to consumers, higher inflation may lead to increased sale prices charged by tenants for their products, which will ultimately reduce their sales volumes and consequently the portion of rent we receive based on their total sales.

Seasonality

Our business is directly affected by seasonality, influencing the level of our tenants’ sales. During summer holidays (January and February) our tenants’ sales typically reach their minimum level, whereas during winter holidays (July) and in December (Christmas) they reach their maximum level. Tenants selling clothes generally change their collections in spring and autumn, positively affecting our shopping centers’ sales. Sales at discount prices at the end of each season are also one of the main sources of impact in our business.

Effects of interest rate fluctuations

Most of our U.S. Dollar denominated debt accrues interest at a fixed rate. An increase in interest rates will not necessary result in a significant increase in our financial costs and may not materially affect our financial condition or our results of operations.

Effects of foreign currency fluctuations

A significant portion of our financial debt is denominated in U.S. Dollars. Therefore, a devaluation of the Argentine Peso against the U.S. Dollar would increase our indebtedness measured in Pesos and materially affect our results of operations. Foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations significantly increase the risk of default on our mortgages and lease receivables. Since many of our customers have their cash flows in Pesos, a fluctuation in the exchange rate may increase their U.S. Dollar-denominated liabilities. Foreign currency exchange restrictions that may be imposed by the Argentine Government could prevent or restrict our access to U.S. Dollars, affecting our ability to service our U.S. Dollar denominated liabilities.

During this fiscal year, Argentina’s Peso devalued against the U.S. Dollars and other currencies by approximately 51%, which causes an impact on the comparability of the figures disclosed in the financial statements stemming from exposure to the exchange rate, above all, in our revenues from office rentals and our net assets and liabilities as detailed in Note 40 to our Consolidated Financial Statements, denominated in foreign currency; as well as the Income/(loss) from our International segment.
 
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Factors Affecting Comparability of our Results

Business Segment Reporting

We are required to disclose segment information in accordance with IFRS 8, which establishes that an entity to report financial and descriptive information about its reportable segments, which are operating segments or aggregations of operating segments that meet specified criteria. Operating segments are components of an entity about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”). Such function is carried out by our Executive Committee in order to allocate resources and in assessing performance, without prejudice of the powers and responsibilities of the management body, that is to say, the Board of Directors. Our current members of the Executive Committee are Mrs. Eduardo S. Elsztain, Saúl Zang, Alejandro G. Elsztain, and Fernando Elsztain. CODM evaluates the business based on the differences in the nature of its products, operations and risks. The amount reported for each segment item is the measure reported to the CODM for these purposes. In turn, the Board of Directors’ management is assessed by the Shareholders’ Meeting, which is the governance body.

We operate our Investment and Development Properties business through four reportable segments, namely “Shopping Centers”, “Office and Others ”, “ Sales and Development” and “Financial operations and others” as further described below:

·  
Our Shopping Centers segment includes the operating results from our portfolio of shopping centers principally comprised of lease and service revenue from tenants.

·  
Our “Offices and Others ” segment includes the operating results of our lease and service revenues of office space and other non-retail building properties principally comprised of lease and service revenue from tenants.
 

·  
Our “Sales and Development” segment includes the operating results of our acquisition and/or construction of housing and other properties for sale in the ordinary course of business.

 
·  
Our “Financial operations and others” segment includes the results from financing activities developed through Tarshop, the residual transactions of consumer financing from Apsamedia (merged with us as from July 1, 2013) and the results of e-commerce activities through Avenida Inc.

Below is a summarized analysis of the lines of business for each fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012:

   
Fiscal year ended June 30, 2014
 
   
Urban properties
   
Investments
   
Total urban properties and investments
 
   
Shopping Centers
   
Offices and others
   
Sales and developments
   
Financial operations and others
 
Revenue (i)
    2,048,516       35,688       51,917       574       2,136,695  
Costs
    (940,637 )     (17,872 )     (10,916 )     (373 )     (969,798 )
Gross profit
    1,107,879       17,816       41,001       201       1,166,897  
Gain from disposal of investment properties
    -       -       308       -       308  
General and administrative expenses
    (101,538 )     (253 )     -       (55 )     (101,846 )
Selling expenses
    (73,427 )     (817 )     (3,851 )     110       (77,985 )
Other operating results, net
    (43,743 )     -       13,390       54       (30,299 )
Profit from operations
    889,171       16,746       50,848       310       957,075  
Share of profit of associates
    -       (899 )     -       (18,500 )     (19,399 )
Segment profit / (loss) before financial results and income tax
    889,171       15,847       50,848       (18,190 )     937,676  
Investment properties
    1,655,241       166,288       35,572       -       1,857,101  
Property, plant and equipment
    20,455       3,196       -       -       23,651  
Investment properties
    -       -       9,539       -       9,539  
Goodwill
    1,829       3,911       -       -       5,740  
Right to receive units ("Barters")
    9,264       -       23,608       -       32,872  
Inventories
    10,625       -       -       -       10,625  
Investments in associates
    -       23,208       -       33,680       56,888  
Operating assets (ii)
    1,697,414       196,603       68,719       33,680       1,996,416  


   
Fiscal year ended June 30, 2013
 
   
Urban properties
   
Investments
   
Total urban properties and investments
 
   
Shopping Centers
   
Offices and others
   
Sales and developments
   
Financial operations and others
 
Revenue (i)
    1,625,013       25,778       4,262       1,203       1,656,256  
Costs
    (743,004 )     (14,145 )     (3,480 )     (907 )     (761,536 )
Gross profit
    882,009       11,633       782       296       894,720  
Gain from disposal of investment properties
    -       -       236       -       236  
General and administrative expenses
    (67,597 )     (218 )     -       (250 )     (68,065 )
Selling expenses
    (58,908 )     (895 )     (625 )     (1,588 )     (62,016 )
Other operating results, net
    (41,683 )     (40 )     -       2,377       (39,346 )
Profit from operations
    713,821       10,480       393       835       725,529  
Share of profit of associates
    -       (2,514 )     -       2,540       26  
Segment profit before financial results and income tax
    713,821       7,966       393       3,375       725,555  
Investment properties
    1,586,752       105,594       35,158       -       1,727,504  
Property, plant and equipment
    17,385       2,896       -       -       20,281  
Trading properties
    -       -       7,644       -       7,644  
Goodwill
    1,829       3,911       -       -       5,740  
Right to receive units ("Barters")
    9,264               30,959       -       40,223  
Inventories
    10,002       -       -       -       10,002  
Investments in associates
    -       23,385       -       39,139       62,524  
Operating assets (ii)
    1,625,232       135,786       73,761       39,139       1,873,918  


   
Fiscal year ended June 30, 2012
 
   
Urban properties
   
Investments
   
Total urban properties and investments
 
   
Shopping Centers
   
Offices and others
   
Sales and developments
   
Financial operations and others
 
Revenue (i)
    1,321,589       14,759       32,171       4,836       1,373,355  
Costs
    (602,670 )     (7,625 )     (10,610 )     (1,687 )     (622,592 )
Gross profit
    718,919       7,134       21,561       3,149       750,763  
General and administrative expenses
    (58,324 )     -       (57 )     (296 )     (58,677 )
Selling expenses
    (44,175 )     (483 )     (1,581 )     2,157       (44,082 )
Other operating results, net
    (21,613 )     -       -       736       (20,877 )
Profit from operations
    594,807       6,651       19,923       5,746       627,127  
Share of profit of associates
    -       -       -       4,970       4,970  
Segment Profit before financial results and income tax
    594,807       6,651       19,923       10,716       632,097  
Investment properties
    1,477,326       142,334       35,158       -       1,654,818  
Property, plant and equipment
    15,989       1,496       -       -       17,485  
Trading properties
    -       -       8,387       -       8,387  
Goodwill
    1,829       3,911       -       -       5,740  
Right to receive units ("Barters")
    9,264       -       30,959       -       40,223  
Inventories
    10,394       -       -       -       10,394  
Investments in associates
    -       -       -       36,600       36,600  
Operating assets (ii)
    1,514,802       147,741       74,504       36,600       1,773,647  


(i)  
Our revenues are entirely originated in Argentina.
(ii)  
All of our assets included in the segment are located in Argentina.
 
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Our shopping center properties are all located in Argentina. Substantially all of our office and other rental properties are located in Argentina. Our development properties are also located in Argentina. The operating results of the NPSF and Quality Invest joint venture operations have been presented on a proportionate format.

The proportionate format presents the net income from the equity-accounted joint venture on a line-by-line basis rather than as a single line item as IFRS requires to be shown in the consolidated statement of income. Management considers that given that the assets underlying both the consolidated and equity-accounted operations are similar and the drivers of their results are similar, that the proportionate consolidation format is a more useful way to understand the performance of the trading property business. This is because the proportionate format aggregates both revenue and expense items rather than netting them for equity accounted ventures and only reflecting their performance as a single line item of profit or loss. As a result, the proportionate format is what the CODM considers in assessing and understanding the performance and results of operations of the development property business as a whole. On the other hand, operating results of EHSA joint venture is accounted for under the equity method. Management believes that, in this case, this method provides more adequate information for this type of investment, given its low materiality and considering it is a company without direct trade operations, where the main assets consists of an indirect interest of 25% of la Rural.

The CODM evaluates performance of business segments based on segment profit. The measurement principles for our segment reporting structure are based on the IFRS principles adopted in the consolidated financial statements, except for our share of profit or loss of joint ventures as discussed in the segment tables above. Revenue generated and goods and services exchanged between segments are calculated on the basis of market prices. Intercompany transactions between segments, if any, are eliminated.

The following tables present a reconciliation between the total results of operations as shown in the section Revenues by Business Segment and the results of operations as per the statement of income for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012. The adjustments relate to the presentation of the results of operations of the joint ventures on an equity-accounted basis for IFRS income statement purposes.
 
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Fiscal Year ended on June 30, 2014 (1)
 
   
Total Segment reporting
   
Adjustment for share of profit/ (loss) of joint ventures
   
Adjustment for inter-segment eliminations
   
As per Statement of Income
 
Revenue
    2,136,695       (23,321 )     (360 )     2,113,014  
Costs
    (969,798 )     13,200       360       (956,238 )
Gross profit / (loss)
    1,166,897       (10,121 )     -       1,156,776  
Gain from disposal of investment properties
    308       -       -       308  
General and administrative expenses
    (101,846 )     293       108       (101,445 )
Selling expenses
    (77,985 )     1,131       -       (76,854 )
Other operating results, net
    (30,299 )     3,020       (108 )     (27,387 )
Profit / (loss) from operations
    957,075       (5,677 )     -       951,398  
Share of profit / (loss) of associates and joint ventures
    (19,399 )     5,864       -       (13,535 )
Segment profit / (loss) before financing and taxation
    937,676       187       -       937,863  

   
Fiscal Year ended on June 30, 2013 (1)
 
   
Total Segment reporting
   
Adjustment for share of profit/ (loss)
of joint ventures
   
Adjustment for inter-segment eliminations
   
As per Statement of Income
 
Revenue
    1,656,256       (18,845 )     -       1,637,411  
Costs
    (761,536 )     11,671       -       (749,865 )
Gross profit / (loss)
    894,720       (7,174 )     -       887,546  
Gain from disposal of investment properties
    236       -       -       236  
General and administrative expenses
    (68,065 )     237       108       (67,720 )
Selling expenses
    (62,016 )     1,190       -       (60,826 )
Other operating results, net
    (39,346 )     1,876       (108 )     (37,578 )
Profit / (loss) from operations
    725,529       (3,871 )     -       721,658  
Share of profit / (loss) of associates and joint ventures
    26       (628 )     -       (602 )
Segment profit / (loss) before financing and taxation
    725,555       (4,499 )     -       721,056  


   
Fiscal Year ended on June 30, 2012 (1)
 
   
Total Segment reporting
   
Adjustment for share of profit/ (loss)
of joint ventures
   
Adjustment for inter-segment eliminations
   
As per Statement of Income
 
Revenues
    1,373,355       (5,918 )     -       1,367,437  
Costs
    (622,592 )     3,314       -       (619,278 )
Gross profit / (loss)
    750,763       (2,604 )     -       748,159  
General and administrative expenses
    (58,677 )     494       -       (58,183 )
Selling expenses
    (44,082 )     706       -       (43,376 )
Other operating results, net
    (20,877 )     61       -       (20,816 )
Profit / (loss) from operations
    627,127       (1,343 )     -       625,784  
Share of profit / (loss) of associates and joint ventures
    4,970       (1,212 )     -       3,758  
Segment profit / (loss) before financing and taxation
    632,097       (2,555 )     -       629,542  

(1)  
Totals may not sum due to rounding.
 

Income/ (loss) from interests in joint ventures:

As mentioned in Note 2.3.e) to our consolidated financial statements as of and for the years ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, the income / (loss) from our joint ventures NPSF and Quality Invest are accounted under the equity method in "Share of profit/(loss) of associates and joint ventures" of our consolidated income statement.

However, as explained in Note 6 to our consolidated financial statements as of and for the years ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, the operating results from these two joint ventures are accounted using the proportionate consolidation method on information by segments. Such method shows results from joint ventures in the income statement by Segments line by line and not in a single line as required by IFRS. The operating results from our joint ventures are allocated to each segment based on the nature of the operations that generate such results.

In addition, the information by segments contemplates certain inter-segment operations between related parties that were eliminated from the consolidated income statement but which represent genuine revenues and/or costs of each segment. Such operations mainly include lease of spaces and management fees. The operating income (loss) from our joint ventures is allocated to each business segment based on the nature of the operations that generate such results.
 
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Comparison of Information

Shopping centers

During the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012 we maintained the same portfolio of operating shopping centers except for the acquisition of a 50% interest in the joint venture NPSF, which owns the shopping center "La Ribera Shopping" in August 2011. Both the result of the interest accounted under the equity method in the income statement and the pro-rata consolidation of this joint venture in the information by segment within the Shopping Center segment were not significant for the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012.

Offices and others

During the years ended on June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012 we maintained the same portfolio of offices and other rental properties except for the acquisition, in November 2012, of an indirect 25% interest in La Rural (through EHSA), which holds the usufruct agreement of Predio Ferial de Palermo in the City of Buenos Aires. The result of the interest accounted under the equity method in the income statement and the information by segments within the Offices and others segment was not significant for the years ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.

Financial operations and others

During the years ended on June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012, operating income (loss) from financial operations and others segment was affected by a gradual decline in consumer financing from Apsamedia (successor to Metroshop; currently merged with us).

In addition, during the year ended on June 30, 2014, we acquired an indirect 25.81% interest in Avenida Compras S.A. (through Avenida Inc. and Torodur), a company engaged in the e-business sector. The result of the interest accounted under the equity method of this investment both in the income statement and the information by segments within the Financial operations and others segment was not significant for the year ended on June 30, 2014.

 
Results of Operations for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2014 and 2013
 
Revenues

   
Fiscal Year ended on June 30, 2014
Revenues
 
Income Statement
Interest in Joint Ventures
Inter-segment Eliminations
Information by Segments
Shopping Centers
 
2,033.4
15.1
-
2,048.5
 
Offices and others
 
27.1
8.2
0.4
35.7
 
Sales and Developments
 
51.9
-
-
51.9
 
Financial Operations and others
 
0.6
-
-
0.6
 
Total revenues
 
2,113.0
23.3
0.4
2,136.7
 

 
   
Fiscal Year ended on June 30, 2013
Revenues
 
Income Statement
Interest in Joint Ventures
Inter-segment Eliminations
Information by Segments
Shopping Centers
 
1,613.3
11.7
-
1,625.0
Offices and others
 
18.7
7.1
-
25.8
Sales and Developments
 
4.3
-
-
4.3
Financial Operations and others
 
1.2
-
-
1.2
Total revenues
 
1,637.4
18.8
-
1,656.3


In the following discussion of our revenues, we may refer to “same store revenues” or “comparable revenues”. These terms refers to our properties open and operating throughout both year-to-year comparisons.

Our total consolidated revenues rose by 29.0%, up from Ps. 1,637.4 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to Ps. 2,113.0 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014.

Revenues from our joint ventures increased by 23.9% from Ps. 18.8 million (Ps. 11.7 million of which are allocated to the Shopping Center segment and Ps. 7.1 million to the Office and others segment) during the year ended on June 30, 2013 to Ps. 23.3 million (Ps. 15.1 million of which are allocated to the Shopping Center segment and Ps. 8.2 million to the Office and others segment) during the year ended on June 30, 2014.

Therefore, pursuant to the information by segments and in view of the results of our joint ventures and inter-segment eliminations, revenues increased by 29.0% from Ps. 1,656.3 million for the year ended on June 30, 2013 to Ps. 2,136.7 million for the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014. These increases were mainly attributable to: (i) a Ps. 423.5 million increase in the revenues of the Shopping Centers segment (out of which Ps. 3.4 originated in the results of our joint ventures), (ii) a Ps. 47.6 million increase in revenues from the Sales and developments segment and (iii) Ps. 9.9 million increase in revenues from Offices and others segment (out of which Ps. 1.1 million originated from the results of our joint ventures), partially offset by a decrease of Ps. 0.6 million in revenues from our financial operations and others segment.

Shopping Centers. Revenues from the Shopping Centers segment rose by 26.1%, up from Ps. 1,625.0 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to Ps. 2,048.5 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014. The reason for this increase mainly lies in: (i) an Ps. 235.3 million increase in the revenues from variable and fixed leases as a result of a 30.8% increase in the total sales of our tenants, up from Ps. 12,336.6 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to Ps. 16,132.7 million in the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014, (ii) an Ps. 142.9 million increase in revenues from expenses and collective promotion funds and (iii) an Ps. 37.9 million increase in revenues from admission rights and parking charges.

Offices and others. Revenues from the Offices and others segment had a 38.4% increase, from Ps. 25.8 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to Ps. 35.7 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014. This variation mainly arises from the increase in revenues from office leases at Dot building of Ps. 8.4 million and the San Martín lot of Ps. 1.1 million.
 
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Sales and Developments. Revenues from this segment generally change significantly from one period to other due to: (i) non-recurrence of property sales and the price received for such sales; (ii) the number of properties under construction and (iii) the date of completion of such construction projects. Revenues from the Sales and Developments segment recorded an Ps. 47.6 million increase, from Ps. 4.3 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 to Ps. 51.9 million during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014. This increase was originated by the sale of units received in exchange for the Rosario plot of land (Ps. 47.6 million).

Financial operations and others. Revenues from the Financial operations and others segment did not change significantly, from Ps. 1.2 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to Ps. 0.6 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014 due to a gradual decline in residual consumer financing activities carried out by Apsamedia (successor to Metroshop; currently merged with us).
 
Costs
   
Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2014
 
Costs
 
Income Statement
   
Interest in Joint Ventures
   
Inter-segment Eliminations
   
Information by Segments
 
Shopping Centers
    (931.6 )     (8.6 )     (0.4 )     (940.6 )
Offices and others
    (13.3 )     (4.6 )     -       (17.9 )
Sales and Developments
    (10.9 )     -       -       (10.9 )
Financial operations and others
    (0.4 )     -       -       (0.4 )
Total costs
    (956.2 )     (13.2 )     (0.4 )     (969.8 )

 

   
Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2013
 
Costs
 
Income Statement
   
Interest in Joint Ventures
   
Inter-segment Eliminations
   
Information by Segments
 
Shopping Centers
    (736.2 )     (6.8 )     -       (743.0 )
Offices and others
    (9.3 )     (4.8 )     -       (14.1 )
Sales and Developments
    (3.5 )     -       -       (3.5 )
Financial operations and others
    (0.9 )     -       -       (0.9 )
Total costs
    (749.9 )     (11.7 )     -       (761.5 )


Total costs experienced an increase of 27.5% from Ps. 749.9 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to Ps. 956.2 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014. Total costs as a percentage of total revenues showed a slight decrease from 45.8% for the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to 45.3% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014.

Costs from our joint ventures increased by 12.8% from Ps. 11.7 million (Ps. 6.9 million of which are allocated to the Shopping Center segment and Ps. 4.8 million to the Office and others segment) during the year ended on June 30, 2013 to Ps. 13.2 million (Ps. 8.6 million of which are allocated to the Shopping Center segment and Ps. 4.6 million to the Office and others segment) during the year ended on June 30, 2014.

Therefore, pursuant to the information by segments and in view of the results of our joint ventures and inter-segment eliminations, costs increased by 27.4% from Ps. 761.5 million for the year ended on June 30, 2013 to Ps. 969.8 million for the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014. These increases were mainly attributable to: (i) a Ps. 197.6 million increase in costs of the Shopping Centers segment (of which Ps. 1.7 million originated in the results from our joint ventures), (ii) a Ps. 7.4 million increase in costs from the Sales and developments segment and (iii) a Ps. 3.8 million increase from the Offices and others segment (of which a loss of Ps. 0.2 million originated in the results from our joint ventures), partially offset by a decrease of Ps. 0.5 million in costs from the Financial operations and others segment.

Total costs as a percentage of revenues, pursuant to information by segments and taking into account the results from our joint ventures and inter-segment eliminations showed a slight decrease, from 46.0% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to 45.4% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014.

Shopping Centers. The costs of our Shopping Centers segment increased by 26.6%, from Ps. 743.0 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to Ps. 940.6 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014. This increase was mainly attributable to: (i) an increase in salaries, social security and other personnel expenses of Ps. 100.0 million (Ps. 48.0 million due to an increase in the salary guideline, Ps. 40.3 million due to an increase in charges from current stock plans, Ps. 4.5 million from indemnifications payable to employees and Ps. 3.9 million due to salaries and social security expenses related to the Arcos project, among other items); (ii) an increase in advertising and other selling expenses of Ps. 33.5 million; (iii) an increase in maintenance, security, cleaning and repairs and related expenses of Ps. 29.4 million (mainly due to an increase in security and cleaning expenses and utility rates); and (iv) an increase in taxes, rates and contributions of Ps. 13.0 million (mainly due to increases in provincial taxes on land and municipal rates for utilities, among other items).

Offices and others. The costs of the Offices and others segment increased by 27.0%, from Ps. 14.1 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to Ps. 17.9 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014. This variation was mainly originated by the increase of costs of leases and services of Dot office building resulting from: (i) a Ps. 1.4 million increase in amortization and depreciations expenses, (ii) an increase in remuneration, social security and other personnel expenses of Ps. 0.7 million, (iii) a Ps. 0.9 million increase in maintenance, security, cleaning, repair and related expenses, among other items.

Sales and Developments. Revenues from this segment generally change significantly from one period to other due to: (i) non-recurrence of property sales and the price received for such sales; (ii) the number of properties under construction and; (iii) the date of completion of such construction projects. The costs of the Sales and Developments segment experienced a Ps. 7.4 million increase, from Ps. 3.5 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to Ps. 10.9 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014. This increase is mainly originated by the costs from the sale of units received in exchange for the Rosario plot of land.

Financial operations and others. The cost of the Financial operations and others segment decreased by Ps. 0.5 million, down from Ps. 0.9 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to Ps. 0.4 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014. The reason for its decrease mainly lies in a gradual decline in residual consumer financing activities carried out by Apsamedia (successor to Metroshop; currently merged with us).
 
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Gross profit

As a consequence of the above-mentioned events, total gross profit rose by 30.3%, up from Ps. 887.6 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to Ps. 1,156.8 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014. Total consolidated gross profit as a percentage of total consolidated revenues increased from 54.2% in the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to 54.7% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014.

Gross profit from our joint ventures increased by 40.3% from Ps. 7.2 million (Ps. 4.9 million of which are allocated to the Shopping Centers segment and Ps. 2.3 million to the Offices and others segment) for the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to Ps. 10.1 million (Ps. 6.5 million of which are allocated to the Shopping centers segment and Ps. 3.6 million to the Offices and others segment) during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014.

Total gross profit, pursuant to the information by segments, and in view of the results from our joint ventures and inter-segment eliminations, increased by 30.4% from Ps. 894.8 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to Ps. 1,166.9 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014.

Gross profit as a percentage of revenues, pursuant to the information by segments and taking into account the results from our joint ventures and inter-segment eliminations, increased from 54.0% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to 54.6% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014.

Shopping Centers. Gross profit from the Shopping Centers segment rose by 25.6%, up from Ps. 882.0 million for the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to Ps. 1,107.9 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014, mainly as a result of an increase in the total sales of our tenants as explained above, which resulted in higher percentage leases. Gross profit from the Shopping Centers segment as a percentage of revenues for the segment remained stable changing from 54.3% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to 54.1% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014.

Offices and others. Gross profit from the Offices and others segment increased by 52.1%, from Ps. 11.7 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to Ps. 17.8 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014. Gross profit from the Offices and others segment as a percentage of this segment’s revenues increased from 45.3% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to 49.9% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014, mainly attributable to a higher increase in this segment’s revenues against costs as explained before in this fiscal year.

Sales and Developments. Gross profit from the Sales and Developments segment experienced an Ps. 40.2 million increase from Ps. 0.8 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to Ps. 41.0 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014. This increase mainly resulted from revenues from sales for the year. Gross profit from the Sales and developments segment as a percentage of this segment’s revenues increased from 18.6% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to 79.0% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014, mainly attributable to a higher increase in this segment’s revenues against costs as explained before, in this fiscal year.

Financial operations and others. Gross profit from the Financial operations and others segment decreased by 33.3% from Ps. 0.3 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to Ps. 0.2 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014. The segment’s gross profit as a percentage of revenues increased from 25.0% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to 33.3% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014. This variation is mainly due to a decrease in residual activities from this segment.

Income from sale of investment properties

The income from sale of investment properties increased by 50.0%, from Ps. 0.2 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to Ps. 0.3 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014, as a result of the sale of the property located at Anchorena 559 during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013, the net income from which was Ps. 0.2 million compared to the income in the current year when a parcel was sold for hotel construction purposes under the Neuquén project during the year 2014, the net income from which was Ps. 0.3 million.

Administrative expenses

   
Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2014
 
Administrative Expenses
 
Income Statement
   
Interest in Joint Ventures
   
Inter-segment Eliminations
   
Information by Segments
 
Shopping Centers
    (101.3 )     (0.2 )     -       (101.5 )
Offices and other
    -       (0.1 )     (0.1 )     (0.3 )
Sales and Developments
    -       -       -       -  
Financial operations and others
    (0.1 )     -       -       (0.1 )
Total Administrative expenses
    (101.4 )     (0.3 )     (0.1 )     (101.8 )

 
   
Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2013
 
Administrative Expenses
 
Income Statement
   
Interest in Joint Ventures
   
Inter-segment Eliminations
   
Information by Segments
 
Shopping Centers
    (67.5 )     (0.1 )     -       (67.6 )
Offices and other
    -       (0.1 )     (0.1 )     (0.2 )
Sales and Developments
    -       -       -       -  
Financial operations and others
    (0.3 )     -       -       (0.3 )
Total Administrative expenses
    (67.7 )     (0.2 )     (0.1 )     (68.1 )

 
Total consolidated administrative expenses increased by 49.8%, from Ps. 67.7 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to Ps. 101.4 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014. Total consolidated administrative expenses as a percentage of total consolidated revenues showed a slight increase from 4.1% for the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to 4.8% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014.

Administrative expenses from our joint ventures increased by 50.0% from Ps. 0.2 million (Ps. 0.1 million of which are allocated to the Shopping centers segment and Ps. 0.1 million to the Offices and others segment) during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to Ps. 0.3 million (Ps. 0.2 million of which are allocated to the Shopping centers segment and Ps. 0.1 million to the Offices and others segment) during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014.

Therefore, pursuant to the information by segments and in view of the results from our joint ventures and inter-segment eliminations, administrative expenses increased by 49.5% from Ps. 68.1 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to Ps. 101.8 million for the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014. These increases were mainly attributable to an Ps. 33.8 million increase in administrative expenses of our Shopping Centers segment.

Total administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues, pursuant to the information by segments and in view of the results from our joint ventures and inter-segment eliminations showed a slight increase, from 4.1% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to 4.7% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014.
 
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Shopping Centers. Shopping Centers administrative expenses increased by 50.1%, from Ps. 67.6 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to Ps. 101.5 million during fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014 mainly due to: (i) an increase in salaries and social security contributions of Ps. 13.3 million; (ii) an increase in Directors’ fees of Ps. 11.3 million; and (iii) an increase of Ps. 5.3 million in fees and compensation from services. Administrative expenses associated to the Shopping Centers segment as a percentage of this segment’s revenues increased from 4.2% for the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to 5.0% for the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014.
 
Selling expenses

   
Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2014
 
Selling Expenses
 
Income Statement
   
Interest in Joint Ventures
   
Inter-segment Eliminations
   
Information by Segments
 
Shopping Centers
    (72.7 )     (0.7 )     -       (73.4 )
Offices and other
    (0.4 )     (0.4 )     -       (0.8 )
Sales and Developments
    (3.9 )     -       -       (3.9 )
Financial operations and others
    0.1       -       -       0.1  
Total selling expenses
    (76.9 )     (1.1 )     -       (78.0 )

 
   
Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2013
 
Selling Expenses
 
Income Statement
   
Interest in Joint Ventures
   
Inter-segment Eliminations
   
Information by Segments
 
Shopping Centers properties
    (58.2 )     (0.7 )     -       (58.9 )
Offices and other
    (0.5 )     (0.4 )     -       (0.9 )
Sales and Developments
    (0.6 )     -       -       (0.6 )
Financial operations and others
    (1.6 )     -       -       (1.6 )
Total selling expenses
    (60.8 )     (1.2 )     -       (62.0 )

 
Total consolidated selling expenses increased by 26.5%, from Ps. 60.8 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to Ps. 76.9 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014. Total consolidated selling expenses as a percentage of total consolidated revenues remained stable changing from 3.7% for the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to 3.6% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014.

Selling expenses from our joint ventures decrease from Ps. 1.2 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013, to Ps. 1.1 million for the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014, (Ps. 0.7 million of which are allocated to the Shopping centers segment and Ps. 0.4 million to the Offices and others segment).

Therefore, pursuant to the information by segments and in view of the results from our joint ventures and inter-segment eliminations, selling expenses increased by 25.8% from Ps. 62.0 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to Ps. 78.0 million for the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014. These increases were mainly attributable to: (i) an Ps. 14.5 million increase in selling expenses of the Shopping Centers segment and (ii) an Ps. 3.3 million increase in selling expenses from the Sales and developments segment, partially offset by (a) lower selling expenses for Ps. 1.7 million from the Financial operations and others segment, and (b) lower selling expenses for Ps. 0.1 million from the Offices and others segment.

Total selling expenses as a percentage of total revenues, pursuant to information by segments and in view of the results from our joint ventures and inter-segment eliminations, showed no changes and remained at 3.7% during the years ended on June 30, 2013 and 2014.

Shopping Centers. Selling expenses from the Shopping Centers segment rose by 24.6%, up from Ps. 58.9 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to Ps. 73.4 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014, mainly on account of: (i) an increase in taxes, rates and contributions of Ps. 10.2 million; (ii) an increase of Ps. 5.2 million in advertising and other selling expenses; and (iii) an increase of Ps. 2.7 million in remuneration, social security and other personnel expenses; partially offset by a decrease of Ps. 4.1 million in loan losses charges. Selling expenses measured as a percentage of the Shopping Centers segment’s revenues remained at 3.6% during the fiscal years ended on June 30, 2013 and 2014.

Offices and others. Selling expenses from the Offices and others segment declined slightly from Ps. 0.9 million during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 to Ps. 0.8 million during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014. This variation is mainly due to a Ps. 0.2 million increase in gross revenue tax, offset by a Ps. 0.3 million decrease in loan loss charges. Selling expenses from the Offices and others segment, measured as a percentage of such segment’s revenues decreased from 3.5% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to 2.2% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014.

Sales and Developments. Selling expenses from the Sales and Developments segment experienced a Ps. 3.3 million increase from Ps. 0.6 million during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 to Ps. 3.9 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014. This variation owes, mainly, to (i) a Ps. 1.6 million increase in gross revenue tax and higher commissions and fees related to the units sold during the fiscal year in the amount of Ps. 1.4 million. Selling expenses from the Sales and Developments segment, as a percentage of this segment’s revenues, decreased from 14.0% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to 7.5% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014.

Financial operations and others. Selling expenses from the Financial operations and others segment decreased by Ps. 1.7 million, from a loss of Ps. 1.6 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to income of Ps. 0.1 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014, mainly due to a recovery of loan loss charges related the residual activity carried out by Apsamedia (successor to Metroshop; currently merged with us).


Other operating income (loss), net

   
Fiscal year ended June 30, 2014
 
Other operating income (loss), net
 
Income Statement
   
Interest in Joint Ventures
   
Inter-segment Eliminations
   
Information by Segments
 
Shopping Centers
    (40.8 )     (3.0 )     0.1       (43.7 )
Offices and other
    -       -       -       -  
Sales and Developments
    13.4       -       -       13.4  
Financial operations and others
    0.1       -       -       0.1  
Total other operating income (loss), net
    (27.4 )     (3.0 )     0.1       (30.3 )

 
   
Fiscal year ended June 30, 2013
 
Other operating income (loss), net
 
Income Statement
   
Interest in Joint Ventures
   
Inter-segment Eliminations
   
Information by Segments
 
Shopping Centers
    (40.0 )     (1.9 )     0.1       (41.7 )
Offices and other
    -       -       -       -  
Sales and Developments
    -       -       -       -  
Financial operations and others
    2.4       -       -       2.4  
Total other operating income (loss), net
    (37.6 )     (1.9 )     0.1       (39.3 )

 
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The total consolidated income (loss) from Other operating income (loss), net recorded a 27.1% decrease, from an Ps. 37.6 million loss during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to an Ps. 27.4 million loss during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014. Total consolidated other operating income (loss), net, measured as a percentage of total consolidated revenues decreased slightly from 2.3% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to 1.3% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014.

Other operating income (loss), net from our joint ventures increased by Ps. 1.2 million from a loss of Ps. 1.9 million (wholly allocated to the Shopping Centers segment) during the year ended on June 30, 2013 to a loss of Ps. 3.0 million (Ps. 2.9 million of which are allocated to the Shopping Centers segment and Ps. 0.1 million to the Office and others segment) during the year ended on June 30, 2014.

Therefore, pursuant to the information by segments and in view of the results from our joint ventures and inter-segment eliminations, the loss from Other operating income (loss), net decreased by 22.9% from Ps. 39.3 million for the year ended on June 30, 2013 to Ps. 30.3 million for the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014. These decreases were mainly attributable to: (i) an income of Ps. 13.4 million from the Sales and Developments segment; partially offset by (ii) a lower income of Ps. 2.3 million from the Financial operations and others segment and (iii) an increase in the loss of Ps. 2.0 million in Other operating income (loss), net from the Shopping Centers segment (out of which Ps. 1.1 million resulted from the change in the charge from our joint ventures).

Total other operating income (loss), net, as a percentage of total revenues pursuant to the information by segments and in view of the results from our joint ventures and inter-segment eliminations, decreased from 2.4% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to 1.4% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014.

Shopping Centers. Other non-operating income (loss), net from the Shopping Centers segment increased by 4.8%, from Ps. 41.7 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to Ps. 43.7 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014, mainly due to: (i) an increase in the charges for lawsuits and contingencies of Ps. 1.8 million and (ii) an increase in donations made of Ps. 0.6 million, partially offset by a decrease in project analysis and evaluation expenses of Ps. 0.3 million. Other non-operating income (loss), net, measured as a percentage of the Shopping Centers segment’s revenues decreased from 2.6% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to 2.1% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014.

Financial operations and others. The income from Other non-operating income (loss), net from the Financial operations and others segment decreased by 95.8% from Ps. 2.4 million income during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to Ps. 0.1 million income during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014, mainly due to a recovery of charges for lawsuits and contingencies of Ps. 1.9 million in the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013.

Sales and Developments. The income from Other non-operating income (loss), net from the Sales and Developments segment increased by 100%, due to the income from the sale of the parcel to be used for construction of a hotel in the Neuquén plot of land (Ps. 13.4 million).
 
Operating income (loss)

As a result of the factors described above, total consolidated Operating income (loss) rose by 31.8%, up from Ps. 721.7 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to Ps. 951.4 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014. Total consolidated Operating income (loss) as a percentage of total consolidated revenues increased from 44.1% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to 45.0% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014.

Operating income (loss) from our joint ventures increased by Ps. 1.8 million from Ps. 3.9 million (Ps. 2.2 million of which are allocated to the Shopping Centers segment and Ps. 1.7 million to the Office and others segment) during the year ended on June 30, 2013 to Ps. 5.7 million (Ps. 2.6 million of which are allocated to the Shopping Centers segment and Ps. 3.1 million to the Office and others segment) during the year ended June 30, 2014.

Therefore, pursuant to the information by segments and in view of the results from our joint ventures and inter-segment eliminations, the operating income increased by 31.9% from Ps. 725.5 million for the year ended on June 30, 2013 to Ps. 957.1 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014. This increase was mainly due to (i) an Ps. 175.4 million increase in the Operating result from the Shopping Centers segment; (ii) an Ps. 50.4 million increase in the Operating result from our Sales and developments segment and (iii) higher results from the Offices and others segment of Ps. 6.2 million, partially offset by a Ps. 0.5 million decrease in the Financial operations and others segment.

Total operating income (loss), as a percentage of total revenues, pursuant to the information by segments and in view of the results from our joint ventures and inter-segment eliminations, increased from 43.8% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to 44.8% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014.

Shopping Centers. Operating result from the Shopping Centers segment increased by 24.6%, up from Ps. 713.8 million in income for the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to Ps. 889.2 million in income during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014. Operating result from the Shopping Centers segment, measured as a percentage of this segment’s revenues decreased slightly from 43.9% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to 43.4% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014.

Offices and others. Operating result from the Offices and others segment rose by 59.0%, up from Ps. 10.5 million in income for the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to Ps. 16.7 million income during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014. Operating result from the Offices and others segment, as a percentage of this segment’s revenues, increased from 40.7% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to 46.8% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014.
 
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Sales and Developments. Operating result from our Sales and Developments segment increased by Ps. 50.4 million, from Ps. 0.4 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to Ps. 50.8 million income during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014. Operating result from the Sales and Developments segment, measured as a percentage of this segment’s revenues, increased from 9.3% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to 97.9% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014.

Financial operations and others. Operating result from the Financial operations and others segment dropped by 62.5%, from Ps. 0.8 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to Ps. 0.3 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014. Operating result from the Financial operations and others segment, measured as a percentage of this segment’s revenues, decreased from 66.7% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to 50.0% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014.
 
Share of profit/(loss) of associates and joint ventures

The share of profit(loss) of associates and joint ventures changed by Ps. 12.8 million, from a loss of Ps. 0.7 million during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 to a loss of Ps. 13.5 million.

Such change was due to a negative variation of Ps. 21.0 million generated by the income(loss) of our associates -Tashop and Avenida Inc. (allocated to the Financial Operations and others segment); which was partially offset by a positive variation in our joint ventures Quality Invest, NPSF, EHSA and Entretenimiento Universal S.A., which generated a positive variation of Ps. 8.2 million (Ps. 2.2 million of which were allocated to the Shopping Centers segment and Ps. 6.0 million to our Offices and other segment).
 
Financial results, net

Financial results, net, increased by 57.2%, from an Ps. 191.3 million loss during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to a Ps. 300.7 million loss during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014.

Financial revenues rose by 126.2%, from Ps. 55.0 million in income during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to Ps. 124.5 million income during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014. This variation is mainly due to: (i) an increase of Ps. 23.7 million in interest income, mainly resulting from placement of funds and related party interest and (ii) an Ps. 45.7 million increase in income from foreign exchange.

Financial expenses increased by 113.4%, from Ps. 234.3 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to an Ps. 499.9 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014. This variation is mainly due to: (i) an increase of Ps. 217.5 million in loss from foreign exchange as a result of the evolution of the US dollar seller exchange rate, which impacts on US dollar-denominated indebtedness (the U.S. dollar exchange rate increased by 50.9% during this fiscal year, from Ps. 5.388 per U.S. dollar as of June 30, 2013 to Ps. 8.133 per U.S. dollar as of June 30, 2014, while in the previous fiscal year, it had risen by 19.0%, from Ps. 4.527 per U.S. dollar as of June 30, 2012 to Ps. 5.388 per U.S. dollar as of June 30, 2013; (ii) an increase of Ps. 59.1 million in interest expenses, mainly originated in bank overdrafts (Ps. 21.0 million), syndicated loans (Ps. 18.4 million) and notes (Ps. 12.1 million), among other items, partially offset by an increase in recovery from capitalized financial expenses of Ps. 12.1 million.

Other financial results increased by Ps. 86.8 million, from Ps. 12.1 million loss during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to Ps. 74.7 million income during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014, mainly due to the valuation at fair value of: (i) shares and other financial assets (Ps. 61.3 million) and (ii) future currency exchange derivatives (Ps. 15.5 million), in addition to the lower loss recorded from repurchase of notes (Ps. 10.0 million) in the course of fiscal year 2013.
 
Income before income tax

As a result of the factors described, Income before income tax rose by 20.3%, from Ps. 529.7 million income during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to Ps. 637.2 million income during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014.
 
Income tax

The Income tax charge increased by 26.9%, from an Ps. 178.7 million loss during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to an Ps. 226.7 million loss during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014, mainly due to a change in the income before income tax at the prevailing tax rate. It should be considered that the Income tax charge was assessed by application of the deferred tax method, recognizing the temporary differences between the book value and the valuation for tax purposes of assets and liabilities and the application of tax loss carryforwards. Thus, the amount shown as Income tax reflects not only the amount payable but also the recognition of the tax on the taxable income as booked.
 
Net income

As a result of the factors described above, the result for the year rose by 17.0%, from Ps. 351.0 million income during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to Ps. 410.5 million income during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014. Income attributable to the controlling company’s shareholders increased by 14.2%, from Ps. 330.1 million income during fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 to Ps. 377.0 million income during fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014. Income attributable to the non-controlling interest increased by 60.3%, from Ps. 20.9 million income during fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 to Ps. 33.5 million during fiscal year ended June 30, 2014.
 
Results of Operations for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2013 and 2012
 
Revenues

   
Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2013
 
Revenues
 
Income Statement
   
Interest in Joint Ventures
   
Inter-segment Eliminations
   
Information by Segments
 
Shopping Centers
    1,613.3       11.7       -       1,625.0  
Offices and others
    18.7       7.1       -       25.8  
Sales and Developments
    4.3       -       -       4.3  
Financial Operations and others
    1.2       -       -       1.2  
Total revenues
    1,637.4       18.8       -       1,656.3  

 
   
Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2012
 
Revenues
 
Income Statement
   
Interest in Joint Ventures
   
Inter-segment Eliminations
   
Information by Segments
 
Shopping Centers
    1,317.8       3.8       -       1,321.6  
Offices and others
    12.7       2.1       -       14.8  
Sales and Developments
    32.2       -       -       32.2  
Financial Operations and others
    4.8       -       -       4.8  
Total revenues
    1,367.4       5.9       -       1,373.4  

 
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Total consolidated revenues rose by 19.7%, up from Ps. 1,367.4 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to Ps. 1,637.4 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013.

Revenues from our joint ventures resulted in an Ps. 12.9 million increase from Ps. 5.9 million (Ps. 3.8 million of which are allocated to the Shopping Centers segment and Ps. 2.1 million to the Office and others segment) during the year ended June 30, 2012 to Ps. 18.8 million (Ps. 11.7 million of which are allocated to the Shopping Centers segment and Ps. 7.1 million to the Office and others segment) during the year ended on June 30, 2013.

Therefore, pursuant to the information by segments and in view of the results from our joint ventures and inter-segment eliminations, revenues increased by 20.6%, up from Ps. 1,373.4 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to Ps. 1,656.3 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013. It was mainly attributable to: (i) an Ps. 303.4 million increase in the revenues of the Shopping Centers segment, and (ii) an Ps. 11.0 million increase in the Offices and others segment, partially offset by a decrease of (a) Ps. 27.9 million in revenues from the Sales and developments segment and (b) Ps. 3.6 million in the revenues of the Financial operations and others segment.

Shopping Centers. Revenues from the Shopping Centers segment rose by 23.0%, up from Ps. 1,321.6 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to Ps. 1,625.0 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013. The reason for this increase mainly lies in: (i) an Ps. 167.7 million increase in the revenues from variable and fixed leases as a result of a 24.6% increase in the total sales of our tenants, up from Ps. 9,898.8 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to Ps. 12,336.6 million in the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013, and (ii) an Ps. 98.5 million increase in revenues from expenses and collective promotion funds.

Offices and others. Revenues from the Offices and others segment had a 74.3% increase, from Ps. 14.8 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to Ps. 25.8 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013. This variation arises from the increase in revenues from office leases at Dot building and the incorporation of revenues from leases at predio San Martín.

Sales and Developments. Revenues from the Sales and Developments segment recorded an 86.6% decrease, from Ps. 32.2 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to Ps. 4.3 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013. This decrease was mainly originated by the sale of four parcels of Rosario plot of land during the previous fiscal year.

Financial operations and others. Revenues from the Financial operations and others segment recorded a 75.0% decrease, from Ps. 4.8 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to Ps. 1.2 million during the fiscal year on June 30, 2013 due to the gradual decline in Consumer residual financing activities carried out by Apsamedia (successor to Metroshop; currently merged with us).
 
Costs
   
Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2013
 
Costs
 
Income Statement
   
Interest in Joint Ventures
   
Inter-segment Eliminations
   
Information by Segments
 
Shopping Centers
    (736.2 )     (6.8 )     -       (743.0 )
Offices and others
    (9.3 )     (4.8 )     -       (14.1 )
Sales and Developments
    (3.5 )     -       -       (3.5 )
Financial operations and others
    (0.9 )     -       -       (0.9 )
Total costs
    (749.9 )     (11.7 )     -       (761.5 )

 
   
Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2012
 
Costs
 
Income Statement
   
Interest in Joint Ventures
   
Inter-segment Eliminations
   
Information by Segments
 
Shopping Centers
    (599.7 )     (3.0 )     -       (602.7 )
Offices and others
    (7.3 )     (0.3 )     -       (7.6 )
Sales and Developments
    (10.6 )     -       -       (10.6 )
Financial operations and others
    (1.7 )     -       -       (1.7 )
Total costs
    (619.3 )     (3.3 )     -       (622.6 )


Total consolidated costs experienced an increase of 21.1% from Ps. 619.3 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to Ps. 749.9 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013. Total consolidated costs as a percentage of total consolidated revenues showed a slight increase from 45.3% for the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to 45.8% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013.

Following the trend, our joint ventures increased by Ps. 8.3 million in this line from Ps. 3.3 million (Ps. 3.0 million of which was allocated to the Shopping Centers segment and Ps. 0.3 million to the Office and others segment) during the year ended on June 30, 2012 to Ps. 11.7 million (Ps. 6.9 million of which are allocated to the Shopping Centers segment and Ps. 4.8 million to the Office and others segment) during the year ended on June 30, 2013.

Therefore, pursuant to the information by segments and in view of the results from our joint ventures and inter-segment eliminations, total costs experienced an increase of 22.3% from Ps. 622.6 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to Ps. 761.5 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013. This variation was mainly due to: (i) a Ps. 140.3 million increase in the costs of the Shopping Centers properties segment and (ii) a Ps. 6.5 million increase of the Offices and others segment, partially offset by (a) a Ps. 7.1 million decrease in the costs of the Sales and Development segment and (b) a Ps. 0.8 million decrease in the costs of the Financial operations and others segment.
 
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Total costs as a percentage of revenues, pursuant to the information by segments and taking into account the results from our joint ventures and inter-segment eliminations, increased from 45.3% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to 46.0% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013, as consequence of a 22.3% increase in costs against a 20.6% increase in revenues in this fiscal year.

Shopping Centers. The costs of the Shopping Centers segment increased by 23.3%, from Ps. 602.7 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to Ps. 743.0 million during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. This increase was mainly attributable to: (i) an increase in salaries, social security and other personnel expenses of Ps. 53.8 million; (ii) an increase in maintenance, security, cleaning and repairs and related expenses of Ps. 27.7 million; (iii) an increase in amortization and depreciation of Ps. 15.7 million; (iv) an increase in advertising and other selling expenses of Ps. 13.8 million; (v) an increase in taxes, rates and contributions of Ps. 11.3 million; and (vi) an increase in fees payments for services of Ps. 7.0 million.

Offices and others. The costs of the Offices and others segment increased 85.5%, from Ps. 7.6 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to Ps. 14.1 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013. This variation was mainly originated by the increase of costs of leases and services of Dot office building and the incorporation of leases costs of predio San Martín.

Sales and Developments. The costs of the Sales and Developments segment experienced a 67.0% reduction, from Ps. 10.6 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to Ps. 3.5 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013. This decrease is mainly originated by the sale of four parcels of Rosario plot of land during the previous fiscal year.

Financial operations and others. The cost of the Financial operations and others segment shrank by 47.1%, down from Ps. 1.7 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to Ps. 0.9 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013. The reason for its decrease mainly lies in the gradual decline of the Consumer residual financing activities carried out by Apsamedia (successor to Metroshop; currently merged with us).

Gross profit

As a consequence of the above-mentioned events, total gross profit increased by 18.6% from Ps. 748.2 million during the year ended June 30, 2012 to Ps. 887.5 million during the year ended June 30, 2013. Total consolidated gross profit as a percentage of total consolidated revenues showed no significant changes, going from 54.7% in the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to 54.2% in the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013.

Gross profit from our joint ventures increased by 176.9%, from Ps. 2.6 million (Ps. 0.8 million of which are allocated to the Shopping centers segment and Ps. 1.8 million to the Offices and others segment) during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to Ps. 7.2 million (Ps. 4.9 million of which are allocated to the Shopping centers segment and Ps. 2.3 million to the Offices and others segment) during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013.

Total gross profit, pursuant to the information by segments, in view of the results from our joint ventures and inter-segment eliminations, increased by 19.2% from Ps. 750.8 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to Ps. 894.7 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013.

Total gross profit, considered as a percentage of revenues, pursuant to the information by segments and in view of the results from our joint ventures and inter-segment eliminations, did not show significant changes, going from 54.7% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to 54.0% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013.

Shopping Centers. Gross profit from the Shopping Centers segment rose by 22.7%, up from Ps. 718.9 million for the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to Ps. 882.0 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013, mainly as a result of a 24.6% increase in the total sales of our tenants, which rose from Ps. 9,898.8 million in the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to Ps. 12,336.6 million in the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013, which resulted in higher percentage leases. Gross profit from the Shopping Centers segment as a percentage of revenues for this segment decreased from 54.4% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to 54.3% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013, mainly as a result of a 23.0% increase in the revenues of this segment against the 23.3% increase in costs in this fiscal year.

Offices and others. Gross profit from the Offices and others segment increased by 62.5%, from Ps. 7.1 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to Ps. 11.6 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013. Gross profit from the Offices and others segment as a percentage of this segment’s revenues decreased from 48.6% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to 45.3% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013, mainly attributable to a 74.3% increase in this segment’s revenues against an 85.5% increase in costs in this fiscal year.

Sales and Developments. Gross profit from the Sales and Developments segment experienced a 96.3% decrease, from Ps. 21.6 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to Ps. 0.8 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013. This decrease mainly originated in the sale of four parcels of Rosario plot of land in the previous fiscal year. Gross profit from the Sales and Developments segment, as a percentage of this segment’s revenues, decreased from 67.1% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to 18.6% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013, mainly due to the sales referred to above and associates costs realized in the previous fiscal year.

Financial operations and others. Gross profit from the Financial operations and others segment decreased 90.3% from Ps. 3.1 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to Ps. 0.3 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013. The segment’s gross profit as a percentage of revenues decreased from 64.6% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to 25.0% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013. This variation is mainly due to a 75.0% decrease in revenues against a 47.1% decrease in this segment’s costs.
 
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Income from sale of investment properties

The income from sale of investment properties increased by 100.0%, reaching a income Ps. 0.2 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013, as a result of the sale of the property located at Anchorena 559 during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013, the net income from which was Ps. 0.2 million compared to the previous year during which there were no sales of investment properties.

Administrative expenses

   
Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2013
 
Administrative Expenses
 
Income Statement
   
Interest in Joint Ventures
   
Inter-segment Eliminations
   
Information by Segments
 
Shopping Centers
    (67.5 )     (0.1 )     -       (67.6 )
Offices and other
    -       (0.1 )     (0.1 )     (0.2 )
Sales and Developments
    -       -       -       -  
Financial operations and others
    (0.3 )     -       -       (0.3 )
Total Administrative expenses
    (67.7 )     (0.2 )     (0.1 )     (68.1 )

 
   
Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2012
 
Administrative Expenses
 
Income Statement
   
Interest in Joint Ventures
   
Inter-segment Eliminations
   
Information by Segments
 
Shopping Centers
    (57.9 )     (0.4 )     -       (58.3 )
Offices and other
    0.1       (0.1 )     -       -  
Sales and Developments
    (0.1 )     -       -       (0.1 )
Financial operations and others
    (0.3 )     -       -       (0.3 )
Total Administrative expenses
    (58.2 )     (0.5 )     -       (58.7 )

 
Total consolidated administrative expenses increased by 16.5%, from Ps. 58.2 million during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012 to Ps. 67.7 million during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. Total consolidated administrative expenses as a percentage of total consolidated revenues showed a slight decrease from 4.3% for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012 to 4.1% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013.

Administrative expenses from our joint ventures decreased by 60% from Ps. 0.5 million (Ps. 0.4 million of which are allocated to the Shopping Centers segment and Ps. 0.1 million to the Office and others segment) during the year ended June 30, 2012 to Ps. 0.2 million (Ps. 0.1 million of which are allocated to the Shopping Center segment and Ps. 0.1 million to the Office and others segment) during the year ended June 30, 2013.

Therefore, pursuant to the information by segments and in view of the results from our joint ventures and inter-segment eliminations, administrative expenses increased by 16.0%, from Ps. 58.7 million during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012 to Ps. 68.1 million during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. This variation is mainly explained by a Ps. 9.3 million increase in expenses at the Shopping Centers segment.

Total administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues, pursuant to the information by segments and taking into account the results from our joint ventures and inter-segment eliminations, showed a slight decrease, from 4.3% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to 4.1% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013.

Shopping Centers. Shopping Centers administrative expenses increased by 16.0%, from Ps. 58.3 million during fiscal year 2012 to Ps. 67.6 million during fiscal year 2013 mainly due to: (i) an increase in Directors’ fees of Ps. 7.0 million; (ii) an increase in salaries, social security contributions of Ps. 1.5 million; and (iii) an increase of Ps. 0.3 million in fees and payments for services. Administrative expenses associated with our Shopping Centers segment as a percentage of this segment’s revenues decreased from 4.4% for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012 to 4.2% for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013.
 
Selling expenses

   
Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2013
 
Selling Expenses
 
Income Statement
   
Interest in Joint Ventures
   
Inter-segment Eliminations
   
Information by Segments
 
Shopping Centers
    (58.2 )     (0.7 )     -       (58.9 )
Offices and other
    (0.5 )     (0.4 )     -       (0.9 )
Sales and Developments
    (0.6 )     -       -       (0.6 )
Financial operations and others
    (1.6 )     -       -       (1.6 )
Total selling expenses
    (60.8 )     (1.2 )     -       (62.0 )

 

   
Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2012
 
Selling Expenses
 
Income Statement
   
Interest in Joint Ventures
   
Inter-segment Eliminations
   
Information by Segments
 
Shopping Centers
    (43.5 )     (0.7 )     -       (44.2 )
Offices and other
    (0.5 )     -       -       (0.5 )
Sales and Developments
    (1.6 )     -       -       (1.6 )
Financial operations and others
    2.2       -       -       2.2  
Total selling expenses
    (43.4 )     (0.7 )     -       (44.1 )

 
Total consolidated selling expenses increased by 40.3%, from Ps. 43.4 million during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012 to Ps. 60.8 million during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. Total consolidated selling expenses as a percentage of total consolidated revenues did not show significant changes in both years and increased slightly from 3.2% during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012 to 3.7% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013.

Selling expenses from our joint ventures increased by 57.1% from Ps. 0.7 million (which are allocated to the Shopping Center segment) during the year ended on June 30, 2012 to Ps. 1.2 million (Ps. 0.7 million of which are allocated to the Shopping Center segment and Ps. 0.4 million to the Office and others segment) during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013.

Therefore, pursuant to the information by segments and in view of the results from our joint ventures and inter-segment eliminations, total selling expenses increased by 40.6%, from Ps. 44.1 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to Ps. 62.0 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013, mainly as a result of (i) a Ps. 14.7 million increase in the expenses from the Shopping Centers segment; (ii) a Ps. 0.4 million increase in the expenses from the Offices and others segment; and (iii) a Ps. 3.8 million increase in the expenses associated to the Financial operations and others segment; partly offset by a Ps. 1.0 million decrease in the Sales and Developments segment.
 
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Total selling expenses as a percentage of total revenues, pursuant to the information by segments and taking into account the results from our joint ventures and inter-segment eliminations, did not show significant changes in both years and increased from 3.2% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to 3.7% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013.

Shopping Centers. Selling expenses from the Shopping Centers segment rose by 33.3%, up from Ps. 44.2 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to Ps. 58.9 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013, mainly on account of: (i) an increase in taxes, rates and contributions of Ps. 9.2 million; (ii) an increase of Ps. 4.4 million; and (iii) an increase of Ps. 2.0 million in advertising and other selling expenses. Selling expenses as a percentage of the Shopping Centers segment’s revenues increased from 3.3% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to 3.6% in the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013.

Offices and others. Selling expenses from the Offices and others segment rose by 80.0%, from Ps. 0.5 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to Ps. 0.9 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013. This variation is mainly due to: (i) a Ps. 2.0 million increase in gross revenue tax and (ii) a Ps. 0.2 million increase in loan loss charges. Selling expenses from the Offices and others segment as a percentage of this segment’s revenues rose from 3.4% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to 3.5% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013.

Sales and Developments. Selling expenses from the Sales and Developments segment experienced a 62.5% decrease, from Ps. 1.6 million during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012 to Ps. 0.6 million during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. This variation owes, mainly, to an Ps. 1.0 million decrease in gross revenue tax during this fiscal year. Selling expenses from our Sales and Developments segment as a percentage of this segment’s revenues increased from 5.0% during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012 to 14.0% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013.

Financial operations and others. Selling expenses from the Financial operations and others segment rose by 172.7%, from Ps. 2.2 million income during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to a loss of Ps. 1.6 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013, mainly due to an Ps. 3.7 million increase in loan loss charges. Selling expenses from our Financial operations and others segment as a percentage of this segment’s revenues increased from 45.8% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to 133.3% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013.
 
Other operating income (loss), net
 
   
Fiscal year ended June 30, 2013
 
Other operating income (loss), net
 
Income Statement
   
Interest in Joint Ventures
   
Inter-segment Eliminations
   
Information by Segments
 
Shopping Centers
    (40.0 )     (1.9 )     0.1       (41.7 )
Offices and other
    -       -       -       -  
Sales and Developments
    -       -       -       -  
Financial operations and others
    2.4       -       -       2.4  
Total other operating income (loss), net
    (37.6 )     (1.9 )     0.1       (39.3 )
 


   
Fiscal year ended June 30, 2012
 
Other operating income (loss), net
 
Income Statement
   
Interest in Joint Ventures
   
Inter-segment Eliminations
   
Information by Segments
 
Shopping Centers
    (21.5 )     (0.1 )     -       (21.6 )
Offices and other
    -       -       -       -  
Sales and Developments
    -       -       -       -  
Financial operations and others
    0.7       -       -       0.7  
Total other operating income (loss), net
    (20.8 )     (0.1 )     -       (20.9 )

 
The total consolidated loss from Other operating income (loss), net recorded an increase of 81.3%, from Ps. 20.8 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to an Ps. 37.6 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013. Total consolidated other operating income (loss), net as a percentage of total consolidated revenues increased slightly from 1.5% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to 2.3% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013.

Other operating income (loss), net from our joint ventures increased by Ps. 1.8 million from a loss of Ps. 0.1 million (which are allocated to the Shopping Center segment) during the year ended on June 30, 2012 to a loss of Ps. 1.9 million (which are allocated to the Shopping Center segment) during the year ended on June 30, 2013.

Therefore, pursuant to the information by segments and in view of the results from our joint ventures and inter-segment eliminations, the account “Other operating income (loss), net” recorded an increase of 88.5%, from an Ps. 20.9 million loss during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to an Ps. 39.3 million loss during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013. This variation mainly lies in: (i) an Ps. 20.1 million increase in the negative result from the Shopping Centers segment and (ii) an Ps. 1.6 million increase in the positive result from the Financial operations and others segment.

Total other operating income (loss), net, as a percentage of total revenues, pursuant to the information by segments and taking into account the results from our joint ventures and inter-segment eliminations, increased slightly from 1.5% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to 2.4% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013.

Shopping Centers. Other non-operating income, net from the Shopping Centers segment increased by 93.1%, from Ps. 21.6 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to Ps. 41.7 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013, mainly due to: (i) an increase in donations made of Ps. 16.4 million; and (ii) an increase in the charges for lawsuits and contingencies of Ps. 8.2 million, partially offset by capital issuance expenses of Ps. 4.8 million incurred in the previous fiscal year. Other non-operating income, net as a percentage of the Shopping Centers segment’s revenues increased from 1.6% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to 2.6% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013.

Financial operations and others. Other non-operating income, net from the Financial operations and others segment increased 228.6% from Ps. 0.7 million income during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to Ps. 2.4 million income during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013. Other non-operating income, net of our Financial operations and others segment as a percentage of this segment’s revenues increased from 14.6% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to 191.7% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013.
 
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Operating income

As a result of the factors described above, total consolidated Operating income rose by 15.3%, up from Ps. 625.8 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to Ps. 721.7 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013. Total consolidated Operating income as a percentage of total consolidated revenues decreased slightly from 45.8% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to 44.1% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013.

Operating income from our joint ventures experienced an Ps. 2.6 million increase from Ps. 1.3 million (out which a loss of Ps. 0.4 million is allocated to the Shopping Center segment and an income of Ps. 1.7 million is allocated to the Office and others segment) during the year ended June 30, 2012 to Ps. 3.9 million (out of which an income of Ps. 2.1 million is allocated to the Shopping Center segment and an income of Ps. 1.8 million is allocated to the Office and others segment) during the year ended June 30, 2013.

Therefore, pursuant to the information by segments and in view of the results from our joint ventures and inter-segment eliminations, total operating income rose by 15.7%, up from Ps. 627.1 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to Ps. 725.5 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013, mainly due to (i) a Ps. 119.0 million increase in the Operating result from the Shopping Centers segment; and (ii) a Ps. 3.8 million increase in the Operating result from the Offices and others segment, partially offset by (a) an Ps. 19.5 million decrease in the Sales and Developments segment and (b) an Ps. 4.9 million decrease in the Financial operations and others segment.

Total operating income as a percentage of total revenues, pursuant to the information by segments and taking into account the results from our joint ventures and inter-segment eliminations decreased from 45.7% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to 43.8% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013.

Shopping Centers. Operating result from the Shopping Centers segment increased by 20.0%, up from Ps. 594.8 million in income for the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to Ps. 713.8 million in income during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013. Operating result from the Shopping Centers segment as a percentage of this segment’s revenues decreased from 45.0% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to 43.9% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013.

Offices and others. Operating result from the Offices and others segment rose by 58.2%, up from Ps. 6.7 million in income for the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to Ps. 10.5 million income during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013. Operating result from the Offices and others segment as a percentage of this segment’s revenues decreased from 45.3% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to 41.1% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013.

Sales and Developments. Operating result from the Sales and Developments segment declined by 98.0%, from Ps. 19.9 million in income during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to Ps. 0.4 million income during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013. Operating result from our Sales and Developments segment as a percentage of this segment’s revenues decreased from 61.8% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to 9.3% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013.

Financial operations and others. Operating result from the Financial operations and others segment dropped by 87.7%, from Ps. 5.7 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to Ps. 0.8 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013. Operating result from our Financial operations and others segment as a percentage of this segment’s revenues decreased from 118.8% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to 58.3% during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013.
 
Share of profit/(loss) of associates and joint ventures

The share of profit(loss) of associates and joint ventures decreased negatively by Ps. 4.4 million, from an income of Ps. 3.8 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to a loss of Ps. 0.6 million during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013.

Such change was due to a negative variation of Ps. 2.5 million generated by the income(loss) of our associate -Tashop- (allocated to the Financial Operations and others segment); in addition to a negative variation in our joint ventures -Quality Invest, EHSA and NPSF, which generated a positive variation of Ps. 1.9 million (Ps. 0.3 million income allocated to the Shopping Centers segment, reserved by a loss of Ps. 4.9 million allocated to our Offices and other segment).
 
Financial results, net

Financial results, net, increased by 83.1%, from an Ps. 104.5 million loss during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to Ps. 191.3 million loss during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013.

Financial revenues rose by 11.0%, from Ps. 49.6 million in income during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to Ps. 55.0 million income during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013. This variation is mainly due to: (i) an increase of Ps. 23.4 million in interest income, mainly due to investments in notes, default interest collected from tenants and interest on time deposits, partially offset by: (ii) an Ps. 16.0 million decrease in other financial income; and (iii) an Ps. 1.9 million decrease of income from foreign exchange.

Financial expenses increased by 49.8%, from an Ps. 156.4 million loss during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to an Ps. 234.3 million loss during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013. This variation is mainly due to: (i) an increase of Ps. 55.7 million in loss from foreign exchange as a result of the evolution of the US dollar seller exchange rate, which impacts on the notes issued in US dollars (the US dollar exchange rate increased 19.0% during the fiscal year, from Ps. 4.527 as of June 30, 2012 to Ps. 5.388 as of June 30, 2013, while in the previous fiscal year, it had risen by 10.1%, from 4.11 as of June 30, 2011 to Ps. 4.527 as of June 30, 2012); (ii) an increase of Ps. 22.4 million in interest expenses, mainly originated in syndicated loans and overdraft facilities obtained from different financial institutions, partially offset by a reduction in interest on notes and interest on tax debts; and (iii) an increase of Ps. 8.6 million in other financial expenses, mainly originated in the debit and credit tax and gross revenue tax, partially offset by an increase in capitalized financial expenses of Ps. 8.8 million.

Other financial results decreased by 621.7%, from an Ps. 2.3 million income during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to an Ps. 12.1 million loss during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013, mainly due to: (i) a negative result of Ps. 10.0 million from the repurchase of notes; and (ii) the valuation of certain financial assets at fair value.
 
Income before income tax

As a result of the factors described, Income before income tax rose slightly by 0.9%, from Ps. 525.1 million income during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to Ps. 529.7 million income during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013.
 
Income tax

The Income tax charge decreased slightly by 0.4%, from an Ps. 179.4 million loss during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to an Ps. 178.7 million loss during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013. The Income tax charge was assessed by application of the deferred tax method, recognizing the temporary differences between the book value and the valuation for tax purposes of assets and liabilities and the application of tax loss carryforwards. Thus, the amount shown as Income tax reflects not only the amount payable but also the recognition of the tax on the taxable income as booked.
 
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Net income

As a result of the factors described above, the result for the year rose by 1.6%, from Ps. 345.6 million income during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012 to Ps. 351.0 million income during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013. Income attributable to the controlling company’s shareholders decreased by 0.6%, from Ps. 332.0 million income during fiscal year 2012 to Ps. 330.1 million income during fiscal year 2013. Income attributable to the non-controlling interest increased by 54.0%, from Ps. 13.6 million income during fiscal year 2012 to Ps. 20.9 million during fiscal year 2013, mainly due to higher income from the companies in which we have a controlling majority interest.

B. Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our principal sources of liquidity have historically been:

·
cash generated from operations;
 
·  
cash generated from the issuance of capital stock and notes; and
 

 
·  
cash from borrowings (including bank overdrafts) and financing arrangements.
 
 Our principal cash requirements or uses (other than in connection with our operating activities) have historically been:
 
·  
the acquisition of shopping centers;
 
·  
the development of new shopping centers;
 
·  
the improvement of existing shopping centers;
 
·  
the development of properties for sale;
 
·  
working capital needs; and
 
·  
the maintenance of cash and other liquid assets to enable us to take advantage of the acquisition and development of investment opportunities as they arise.
 


            We believe our working capital and our cash from operating activities are adequate for our present and future requirements. In the event that cash generated from our operations is at any time insufficient to finance our working capital, we would seek to finance such working capital needs through debt or equity financing or the sale of properties available for sale. For more information about our liquidity, see “Item 3 (d) Risk Factors”.

   
Year ended June 30,
 
   
2014
   
2013
   
2012
 
   
(in millions of Ps.)
 
Net cash flow generated by operations
    921,464       654,706       613,905  
Net cash flow used in investment activities
    (517,852 )     (447,164 )     (259,529 )
Net cash flow used in financing activities
    (516,906 )     (90,789 )     (400,192 )
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
    (113,294 )     116,753       (45,816 )

Cash Flow Information

Operating Activities

Fiscal Year 2014

Our operating activities generated net cash of Ps. 921.5 million for the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014. The 40.8% increase compared to the year ended on June 30, 2013 or Ps. 266.8 million, was mainly due to an increase in operating cash inflows without considering changes in certain assets and liabilities of Ps. 1,156.3 million, mainly comprised of (i) net income of Ps. 410.5 million; (ii) income tax expense of Ps. 226.7 million; (iii) amortization and depreciation expense of Ps. 121.0 million and (iv) financial results, net of Ps. 424.5 million. The reduction in operating cash resulting from an increase in trade and other receivables of Ps. 69.9 million and income tax paid of Ps. 240.4 million, was partially offset by an increase in trade and other payables of Ps. 40.7 million, in salaries and social security charges of Ps. 14.6 million and a decrease in properties for sale of Ps. 51.9 million.

Fiscal Year 2013

Our operating activities generated net cash of Ps. 654.7 million for the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013. Net cash generated by operations during the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013 increased 6.6%, or Ps. 40.8 million, from the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012, primarily due to an increase in operating cash inflows without considering changes in certain assets and liabilities of Ps. 903.7 million, mainly comprised of (i) net income of Ps. 351.0 million; (ii) income tax expense of Ps. 178.7 million; (iii) amortization and depreciation of Ps. 129.8 million; and (iv) financial results of Ps. 211.3 million. The reduction in operating cash resulting from an increase in trade and other receivables of Ps. 100.0 million and income tax paid of Ps. 240.5 million was partially offset by a decrease in trade and other payables of Ps. 90.5 million.

Fiscal Year 2012

Our operating activities generated net cash of Ps. 613.9 million for the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012, primarily due to an increase in operating cash inflows without considering changes in certain assets and liabilities of Ps. 734.1 million, mainly comprised of (i) net income of Ps. 345.6 million; (ii) income tax expense of Ps. 179.4 million; (iii) amortization and depreciation of Ps. 108.8 million; and (iv) financial results, net of Ps. 109.8 million partially offset by a gain from disposal of sales properties of Ps. 24.2 million. The reduction in operating cash resulting from an increase in trade and other receivables of Ps. 63.5 million and income tax paid of Ps. 156.8 million was partially offset by a decrease in trade and other payables of Ps. 73.4 million and a decrease in trading properties of Ps. 31.8 million.
 
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Investment Activities

Fiscal Year 2014

Cash used in investing activities was Ps. 517.9 million for the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014 primarily due to: (i) development of properties of Ps. 179.3 million, Ps. 99.9 million of which was used in the Arcos del Gourmet and Ps. 79.4 million in the Shopping Neuquén project; (ii) a decrease in financial assets, net of Ps. 10.8 million; (iii) loans granted to related parties of Ps. 268.5 million, mainly by us to Tyrus; (iv) improvements made to our shopping centers of Ps. 61.1 million; (v) advance payments to suppliers of Ps. 29.6 million; (vi) the acquisition of capital stock of Avenida Inc. and Avenida Compras S.A. of Ps. 13.0 million; (vii) the acquisition of furniture and fixtures, machinery and equipment and other buildings and facilities of Ps. 11.9 million; (viii) improvements made to our offices and other rental properties of Ps. 4.3 million; and (ix) the acquisition of land reserves of Ps. 0.1 million.

Fiscal Year 2013

Cash used in investing activities was Ps. 447.2 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. The increase in the net cash used in investment activities was primarily due to: (i) development of properties of Ps. 144.2 million, Ps. 117.9 million of which was used in the Arcos del Gourmet and Ps. 26.3 million in the Shopping Neuquén project; (ii) an increase in financial assets, net of Ps. 106.6 million; (iii) loans granted to the parent company of Ps. 60.4 million; (iv) improvements made to our shopping centers of Ps. 47.6 million; (v) capital contributions in joint ventures of Ps. 32.6 million; (vi) the acquisition of 50% of the capital stock of EHSA for Ps. 25.9 million; (vii) advance payments to suppliers of Ps. 15.8 million; (viii) the acquisition of furniture and fixtures, machinery and equipment and other buildings and facilities of Ps. 9.4 million; and (ix) improvements made to our offices and other rental properties of Ps. 5.7 million; and (x) the acquisition of land reserves of Ps. 1.8 million.

Fiscal Year 2012

Cash used in investing activities was Ps. 259.5 million for the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012. The increase in the net cash used in investment activities was primarily due to: (i) an increase in financial assets, net of Ps. 45.9 million; (ii) the acquisition of 50% of the capital stock of Quality Invest of Ps. 43.1 million; (iii) the acquisition of land reserves of Ps. 40.1 million; (iv) loans granted to the parent company of Ps. 36.0 million; (v) improvements made to our shopping centers of Ps. 34.8 million; (vi) development of properties of Ps. 23.9 million; (vii) capital contributions in Quality Invest of Ps. 15.1 million; (viii) advance payments to suppliers of Ps. 9.4 million; (ix) the acquisition of furniture and fixtures, machinery and equipment and other buildings and facilities of Ps. 5.8 million; (x) the acquisition of additional NPSF’s common shares of Ps. 2.4 million; and (xi) improvements made to our office buildings and other rental properties of Ps. 2.4 million.

Financing Activities

Fiscal Year 2014

Cash used in financing activities was Ps. 516.9 million for the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014, primarily due to: (i) payment of dividends of Ps. 405.9 million; (ii) repayment of borrowings of Ps. 348.2 million; (iii) interest paid of Ps. 141.0 million; and (iv) dividends paid to non-controlling interests of Ps. 7.4 million; partly offset by borrowings of Ps. 348.2 million and recovery from derivatives of Ps. 61.7 million.

Fiscal Year 2013

Cash used in financing activities was Ps. 90.8 million for the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013, primarily due to: (i) payment of a cash dividend of Ps. 307.6 million; (ii) repayment of borrowings of Ps. 202.2 million; (iii) interest paid of Ps. 90.1 million; (iv) dividends paid to non-controlling interests of Ps. 7.9 million; (v) payment of seller financing of Arcos del Gourmet of Ps. 4.5 million; (vi) payment of seller financing of NPSF of Ps. 6.4 million; and (vii) payment of acquisition of non-controlling interest in Arcos del Gourmet of Ps. 1.7 million, partly offset by borrowings obtained of Ps. 524.4 million and capital contribution of non-controlling interests of Ps. 5.2 million.

Fiscal Year 2012

Cash used in financing activities was Ps. 400.2 million for the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012, primarily due to: (i) payment of a cash dividend of Ps. 252.4 million; (ii) repayment of borrowings of Ps. 129.7 million; (iii) interest paid of Ps. 60.0 million; (iv) payment of acquisition of non-controlling interest in Arcos del Gourmet of Ps. 7.4 million; (v) dividends paid to non-controlling interests of Ps. 4.3 million; (vi) payment of seller financing of NPSF of Ps. 11.6 million; (vii) payment of seller financing of Arcos del Gourmet of Ps. 5.2 million; and (viii) payment of seller financing of Soleil Premium Outlet of Ps. 4.1 million, partly offset by borrowings obtained of Ps. 64.9 million, reimbursement of dividends of Ps. 6.9 million and capital contribution of non-controlling interests of Ps. 2.7 million.

Indebtedness

Our total consolidated debt outstanding as of June 30, 2014 was Ps. 1,525.3 million, 64.0% of which was denominated in US Dollars and the remaining 36.0% was denominated in Pesos.

The following table presents a breakdown of our indebtedness as of June 30, 2014 with a breakdown of its main components:

Indebtedness as June 30, 2014
 
 
Currency (in thousands)
Less than a year
From 1 to 2 years
From 2 to 3 years
From 3 to 4 years
More than 4 years
Total
Average rate %(8)
Financial and Bank Loans
               
Series I Notes due 2017 (1) (2)
US$
8,968
(436)
880,238
-
-
 888,770
7.875%
Banco Provincia de Buenos Aires loan(3)
Ps.
12,886
6,421
-
-
-
19,307
15.01%
Syndicated loans(4)
Ps.
101,339
74,964
-
-
 -
176,303
15.13%
Bank overdrafts(5)
Ps.
347,410
-
 -
-
 -
347,410
-
Bank Loans(6)
Ps.
1,890
2,598
1,340
-
-
5,828
15.25%
Finance lease obligations
US$
1,545
426
425
 -
 -
2,396
7.50%
Total financial and bank loans
 
474,038
83,973
882,003
-
-
1,440,014
 
Seller financing - Soleil Premium Outlet goodwill(7)
US$
5,128
 -
-
80,126
-
85,254
5.00%
Total debt financed by seller
 
5,128
 -
-
 80,126
-
 85,254
 
Related parties
Ps.
71
-
-
-
-
71
21.181%
Total related parties
 
71
-
-
-
-
71
 
Total Debt
 
479,237
83,973
882,003
80,126
-
1,525,339
 

(1)  
Includes interest, fees and expenses in connection with the issuance of debt to accrue.
(2)  
Net of repurchased notes.
(3)  
On December 12, 2012, we entered into a loan with Banco Provincia de Buenos Aires for Ps. 29 million. Principal amortizes in 9 quarterly consecutive installments starting in December 2013. Additionally, on February 3, 2014, we subscribed a new loan in a principal amount of Ps. 20.0 million. As of the date of this annual report, the principal amount has been fully canceled.
(4)  
On November 16, 2012, we entered into a syndicated loan in a principal amount of Ps. 118,000. Principal amortizes in 9 quarterly consecutive installments and accrues interest at rate of 15.01%. On June 12, 2013 we entered into a syndicated loan for Ps. 111,000. Principal amortizes in 9 quarterly consecutive installments and accrues interest at rate of 15.25%. Both loans have been entered into with various banking institutions, one of which is Banco Hipotecario, one of our affiliates.
(5)  
Granted by diverse financial institutions. They accrue interest rates ranging from 23% to 35% annually, and are due within a maximum term of 3 months from the closing date of each fiscal year.
(6)  
On December 23, 2013, we subscribed a loan with Banco Citibank N.A. for a principal amount of Ps. 5.9 million. Principal will be repaid in nine quarterly consecutive installments starting in December 2014.
(7)  
Seller financing Soleil Premium Outlet (investment property) = Mortgage financing for a principal amount of US$ 20.7 million with a fixed 5% interest rate due in June 2017. This financing agreement was prepaid in whole on August 22, 2014.
(8)  
Average weighted rates.
 
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Issuance of Notes

APSA Notes - Series I and Series II:

On May 11, 2007, we issued two new series of notes under our global note program. Series I consists of US$ 120 million notes bearing interest at a fixed annual rate of 7.875% payable semi-annually. These notes are due on May 11, 2017.

 Series II consisted of Ps. 154 million (equivalent to US$ 50 million) notes. On June 11, 2012 the last repayment and interest installment was paid.

Indebtedness

Arcos del Gourmet Syndicated Loan:

On November 16, 2012, we entered into a syndicated loan for an amount of Ps. 118 million, under the credit facility for production investment described in Communication “A” 5319 issued by the Argentine Central Bank. The loan accrues interest at a fixed rate of 15.01%, payable monthly and it is due 36 months after the disbursement date. Principal is subject to one year grace period and then it is payable in 9 consecutive quarterly installments.

Banco Provincia de Buenos Aires Loan:

On December 12, 2012 a loan was agreed upon with Banco de la Provincia de Buenos Aires for Ps. 29.0 million, under the credit facility for production investment described in Communication “A” 5319 issued by the Argentine Central Bank. The loan accrues interest at a fixed rate of 15.01%, payable monthly and it is due 36 months after the disbursement date. Principal is subject to a 9 month grace period y then it will be repaid in 9 consecutive quarterly installments.

Neuquén Syndicated Loan:

On June 12, 2013, we entered into a syndicated loan for the amount of Ps. 111 million, under the credit facility for production investment described in Communication “A” 5380 issued by the Argentine Central Bank. The loan accrues interest at a fixed rate of 15.25%, payable monthly and it is due 36 months after the disbursement date. Principal is subject to a one year grace period and then it will be repaid in 9 consecutive quarterly installments.

Citibank Loan:

On December 23, 2013, we entered into a loan agreement with the Citibank N.A. for an amount of Ps. 5.9 million, under the credit facility for production Investment described in Communication “A” 5449 issued by the Argentine Central Bank. The loan accrues interest at a fixed rate of 15.25%, payable quarterly and it is due 39 months after the disbursement date. Principal is subject to a one year grace period and then it will be repaid in 9 consecutive quarterly installments.

Soleil Debt:

On December 28, 2007, as a result of the purchase of the Soleil, an agreement was entered with INCSA for financing of a portion of the price in the amount of US$ 12.6 million. Such loan accrues interest at a fixed rate of 5%, payable on annual basis. Principal shall be repaid when due on June 30, 2017. This financing agreement was prepaid in whole on August 22, 2014.

Capital Expenditures

Fiscal Year 2014

During the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014, we invested in capital expenditures for Ps. 285.7 million, out of which: (i) Ps. 179.3 million were used in development of properties, Ps. 99.9 million of which was used in the Arcos del Gourmet and Ps. 79.4 million in the Shopping Neuquén project; (ii) Ps. 29.6 million were used in advance payments for the acquisition of general investments; (iii) Ps. 61.1 million were related to improvements made to our shopping centers; (iv) 11.3 million were related to the acquisition of machinery, equipment, and furniture and fixtures, and other buildings and facilities; (v) Ps. 4.3 million were used in improvements made to our offices and other rental properties and (vi) Ps. 0.1 million are related to the acquisition of land reserves.

Fiscal Year 2013

During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, we invested Ps. 222.9 million in capital expenditures, mainly related to: (i) Ps. 144.2 million in the development of properties, corresponding Ps. 117.9 million to Arcos del Gourmet and Ps. 26.3 million to Shopping Neuquén project; (ii) Ps. 53.3 million in improvements to our Shopping centers; (iii) Ps. 15.8 million in advance payments in the acquisition of general investments; (iv) Ps. 7.8 million in the acquisition of furniture and fixtures, machinery and equipment and other buildings and facilities; and (v) Ps. 1.8 in the acquisition of land reserves.

Fiscal Year 2012

During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012, we invested Ps. 116.4 million in capital expenditures, mainly due to: (i) Ps. 40.1 million related to the acquisition of land reserves, mainly the Luján plot of land; (ii) Ps. 34.8 million in improvements to our Shopping centers; (iii) Ps. 23.9 million in the development of properties, corresponding Ps. 18.4 million to Arcos del Gourmet and Ps. 5.5 million to Shopping Neuquén project; (iv) Ps. 9.4 million in advance payments for the acquisition of general investments; (v) Ps. 5.8 million in the acquisition of furniture and fixtures, machinery and equipment and other buildings and facilities; and (vi) Ps. 2.4 million related to improvements made to our offices and other rental properties.
 
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C. Research and Development, Patents and Licenses, etc.
 
We have several trademarks registered with the Instituto Nacional de la Propiedad Industrial, the Argentine institute for industrial property. We use these trademarks to name our commercial centers and in connection with marketing and charitable events that we organize from time to time. We do not own any patents nor benefit from licenses from third parties.
 
D. Trend Information

Development and Perspectives of Shopping Centers in Argentina

International Outlook:
 
As reported by the IMF in its World Economic Outlook (“WEO”), global activity rebounded in 2013, growing 3%, and world growth is expected to reach 3.6% in 2014 and 3.9% in 2015. From 2014 to 2015, developed economies are expected to grow at rates around 2%, driven by the forecasted growth in the United States, of approximately 3%, and in the Euro Zone, with projected growth rates of around 1% for 2014-2015.
 
Emerging and developing economies have recorded growth rates similar to those seen last year, and they are expected to grow 4.9% and 5.3% by the end of 2014 and 2015. The recovery of developed economies should have a positive impact on trade, although it could be lessened by lower commodity prices.
 
During 2012 and 2013, the financial markets generally exhibited a significant pickup in contrast with their lower performance of 2011. The MSCI World index (representative of developed markets) showed strong recovery in 2012 and 2013, reaching 18% on average. In 2012, the MSCI Emerging Markets index recovered partially from its 2011 fall, although in 2013 yields were slightly negative again. The continued currency stimulation programs in the world, led mainly by the Federal Reserve of the United States of America, have underpinned most of the upsurge in the financial markets. MSCI World Index increased 2.6% in a year to date basis up to October 2014.
 
 
Argentine economy:
 
Argentine growth forecasts were revised down again as compared to those of last year. The IMF went from projecting 3.5% to 0.5% for 2014. This correction was mainly due to the mismatch in the balance of payment and the deterioration of the external financing conditions, due to the holdouts unresolved issue.
 
Consumption remained as the main driver of economic activity, as shopping center and supermarket sales grew at rates close to 43% year on year in nominal terms as of April 2014, favored by the increase in nominal salaries.
 
The unemployment rate was at 7.1% of the country’s economically active population which points to a year on year decrease of 0.8 percentage points. In turn, the employment rate has remained almost unaltered as compared to the past year, at 41.8%.
 
In turn, gross domestic fixed Investment continued to perform positively as in the past years and showed a year on year increase of 1.6%, locating it 23% of GDP.
 
Compared to the same period of the previous year, industrial activity decreased by 3.2% during the first half of 2014, both seasonally adjusted and not adjusted. Its breakdown shows that the industry sectors that experienced the highest growth rates in this period were: synthetic and artificial fibers (28.3%), industrial gases (23.2%), cigarettes (18.4%), and crude steel (16.8%). On the other hand, the automotive industry declined 19% compared to the same month of the previous year.
 
As concerns the external sector, the balance of trade as of June 2014 recorded a surplus of US$ 1,379 million. Income from exports stood at US$ 7,387 million and spending on imports amounted to US$ 6,008 million. Trade with the Mercosur (including Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela), Argentina’s main trade partner, concentrated 22% of the Argentine exports and 21% of the purchases made abroad. The balance of trade as of June 2014 was positive at US$ 364 million. In the first half of 2014, the major contributions to the Argentine exports were made by: agricultural manufactures, with 40%, and industrial manufactures, with 32% of the total value. In turn, intermediate goods accounted for 28% of the Argentine imports, followed by parts and accessories for capital goods (20%), capital goods (18%), and fuels and lubricants (18%).
 
Regarding the balance of payments, in the first quarter of 2014 the current account deficit reached US$ 3,304 million, with US$ 483 million allocated to the goods and services trade balance, and US$ 2,818 million to the income account, 71% of which related to the net debit of foreign direct investment return.
 
During the past quarter, the financial account showed a net outflow of US$ 619 million. The financial private sector excluding the Argentine Central Bank contributed net income for US$ 399 million, the non-financial private sector accounted for US$ 34 million, and the financial and non-final public sector had net outflows of US$ 1,052 million.
 
The stock of international reserves at the closing of June 2014 stood at US$ 29,278 million, a fall of 21%, mainly reflecting balance of payment transactions.
 
Total gross external debt at the closing of March 2014 was estimated at US$ 137,810 million, a reduction of US$ 562 million compared to the previous quarter.
 
The non-financial and Argentine Central Bank debt for the quarter was estimated at US$ 69,423 million, a reduction of US$ 474 million from the previous quarter mainly due to transactions with international agencies for US$ 1,243 million (repayments for US$ 1,431 million and disbursements for US$ 188 million), whereas bond indebtedness rose by US$ 694 million, mainly driven by purchases made by non-residents in the secondary market. Non-financial private debt for the quarter was estimated at US$ 65,693 million, remaining almost unaltered as compared to the previous quarter. The financial sector debt excluding the Argentine Central Bank did not record significant changes either.
 
At the closing of 2013, the net international investment position recorded a net credit balance estimated at US$ 49,045 million, reflecting external assets for US$ 261,183 million and external liabilities for US$ 212,138 million, a reduction of US$ 8,655 million compared to the previous year. This reduction was due to the higher increase in internal liabilities than in external assets.
 
In connection with the fiscal sector, revenues recorded a year-on-year increase of 42% as of March 2014, whereas primary expenditure grew by 35%, slightly below the increase in revenues, and was mostly oriented to items related to the sustainment of domestic demand, focused on the lower-income sectors.
 
In local financial markets, the lending interest rates grew by different percentages throughout the fiscal year. The Private Badlar rate in Pesos averaged 23.08% in June 2014 against 16.5% in June 2013. Despite the devaluation of January 2014, the Argentine Central Bank continued with its controlled floating exchange rate policy: the Peso sustained a 52.5% nominal depreciation in the period from June 2013 to June 2014.
 
 
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In the fiscal year herein analyzed, Argentina’s country risk, measured as per the Emerging Market Bond Index, decreased by 427 basis points, maintaining a high spread vis-à-vis the rest of the countries in the region. The debt premium paid by Argentina was at 740 points in June 2014, compared to the 212 paid by Brazil and the 124 paid by Mexico.
 
 
Evolution of Shopping Centers in Argentina
 
Private consumption continues to be the driver of economic activity. Household expenditure increases in tandem with household nominal income. According to data from INDEC, the salary variation ratio increased by 35.48% in August 2014 compared to the figure recorded in August 2013.
 
The Shopping Centers sector behaved in a similar way. Based on the information released by INDEC, sales as of August 2014 grew by 26.3% compared to the same month of the previous fiscal year, boosted by improvements in household nominal income.
 
Although forecasts for 2014 predict a contraction in the growth of activity, employment and salary evolution levels are expected to remain firm, which augurs well for the Company’s business in so far as consumption and the purchasing power of the population are the main propellers of sales in our Shopping Centers.
 
 
E. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
 
As of June 30, 2014, we did not have any off-balance sheet transactions, arrangements or obligations with unconsolidated entities or others that are reasonably likely to have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.
 
F. Tabular Disclosure of Contractual Obligations

The table below presents the maturity of our significant contractual obligations as of June 30, 2014, which consist of loans, bonds, and development obligations and agreements to purchase real estate. The table does not include deferred income tax liability obligations under operating leases, assignment of credits payable, other accounts payable or costs to be incurred on the units not yet sold.

 
Payments due by period
 
Less than 1 year
1-2 years
2-3 years
3-4 years
More than 4 years
Total
 
(In thousand of Ps.)
Trade and other payables
320,920
59,638
47,743
16,582
46,911
491,794
Borrowings (except Finance lease obligations)
566,795
171,709
925,209
85,254
-
1,748,967
Finance lease obligations
1,545
425
426
-
-
2,396
Total
889,260
231,772
973,378
101,836
46,911
2,243,157



G. Safe Harbor
 
See the discussion at the beginning of this Item 5 and the disclosure regarding forward-looking information in the introduction of this annual report for forward-looking safe harbor provisions.
 
ITEM 6.
Directors, Senior Management and Employees
 
A. Directors and Senior Management

Board of Directors

We are managed by a board of directors. Our bylaws provide that the board of directors will consist of a minimum of eight and a maximum of twelve directors and between eight and twelve alternate directors. The directors are elected by majority vote by our shareholders at a regular shareholders’ meeting for a three-year term and may be reelected indefinitely. Alternate directors will be summoned to act as directors in case of absence, vacancy or demise, until a new director is appointed.

As of the date of this Annual Report, our Board of Directors is comprised of ten directors and seven alternate directors.

The table below contains certain information relating to our directors and alternate directors:
Name
Date of birth
Office held
Date of appointment to the current office
Term in office expires in
Office held since
Eduardo Sergio Elsztain
01/26/1960
Chairman
2009
2015
1994
Saúl Zang
12/30/1945
First Vice-chairman
2009
2015
2003
Alejandro Gustavo Elsztain
03/31/1966
Executive vice-chairman
2009
2015
2003
Daniel Ricardo Elsztain
12/22/1972
Regular director
2009
2015
2004
Abraham Perelman
04/04/1941
Regular director
2009
2015
2003
Fernando Adrián Elsztain
01/04/1961
Regular director
2009
2015
1998
Leonardo Fabricio Fernández
06/30/1967
Regular director
2009
2015
2007
Enrique Antonini
03/16/1950
Regular director
2009
2015
2007
Gastón Armando Lernoud
06/04/1968
Regular director
2010
2015
2010
Andrés Feire
01/14/1972
Regular director
2012
2015
2011
David Alberto Perednik
11/15/1957
Alternate director
2012
2015
2010
Juan Manuel Quintana
02/11/1966
Alternate director
2009
2015
2003
Pablo Daniel Vergara del Carril
10/03/1965
Alternate director
2009
2015
2006
Marcos Oscar Barylka
06/29/1945
Alternate director
2009
2015
2006
Salvador Darío Bergel
04/17/1932
Alternate director
2009
2015
2006
Mauricio Wior
10/23/1956
Alternate director
2009
2015
2006
Gabriel Adolfo Gregorio Reznik
11/18/1958
Alternate director
2009
2015
2004

The following is a brief biographical description of each member of our board of directors:

 
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Eduardo Sergio Elsztain. Mr. Elsztain studied Economic Sciences at Universidad de Buenos Aires. He has been engaged in the real estate business for more than twenty years. He is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Consultores Assets Management S.A., Arcos del Gourmet S.A., Cresud S.A.C.I.F. y A., BACS Banco de Crédito & Securitización, IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima, BrasilAgro Companhia Brasileira de Propiedades Agrícolas, Tarshop, E-Commerce Latina S.A. and Banco Hipotecario, among other companies. He is also Director of IDBD Development Corporation Ltd. He is Fernando Adrián Elsztain´s cousin and Alejandro Gustavo Elsztain’s and Daniel Ricardo Elsztain’s brother.
 
Saúl Zang. Mr. Zang obtained a law degree from University of Buenos Aires (Universidad de Buenos Aires). He is a member of the International Bar Association and the Interamerican Federation of Lawyers (Federación Interamericana de Abogados). He is a founding member of the law firm Zang, Bergel & Viñes. He is chairman of Puerto Retiro S.A., vice-chairman of IRSA, Fibesa S.A., and Cresud S.A.C.I.F. y A. among other companies. He is also director of Banco Hipotecario, Nuevas Fronteras S.A., Brasilagro, IDBD Development Corporation Ltd., BACS Banco de Crédito y Securitización S.A., Tarshop S.A., and Palermo Invest S.A., among other companies.
 
Alejandro Gustavo Elsztain. Mr. Elsztain obtained a degree in agricultural engineering from University of Buenos Aires (Universidad de Buenos Aires). Currently he is chairman of Fibesa, chairman of Cactus Argentina, second vice-chairman of Cresud, second vice-chairman of IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones S.A. He is also vice-chairman of Nuevas Fronteras and Hoteles Argentinos. He is also director of Brasilagro, Emprendimiento Recoleta S.A. and IDBD Development Corporation Ltd., among other companies. Alejandro G. Elsztain is brother of Eduardo S. Elsztain and Daniel Ricardo Elsztain, and cousin of Fernando A. Elsztain.
 
Daniel Ricardo Elsztain. Mr. Elsztain obtained a degree in economic sciences at Torcuato Di Tella University and has a master’s degree in business administration. He is also director of Supertel Hospitality Inc. He has been our commercial director since 1998. Mr. Elsztain is Mr. Eduardo Sergio Elsztain’s and Mr. Alejandro Gustavo Elsztain’s brother and Fernando Adrian Elsztain’s cousin.
 
Abraham Perelman. Mr. Perelman studied economic sciences at University of Buenos Aires. For the past thirty years he has been a member of the board of directors of several companies in areas such as communications, electronics, aviation, farm technology, public services and art. He was also the Chairman of Isrex Argentina S.A.
 
Fernando Adrián Elsztain. Mr. Elsztain studied Architecture at University of Buenos Aires. He has been engaged in the real estate business as consultant and as managing officer of a real estate agency. He is Chairman of the Board of Directors of Llao Llao Resorts S.A., Palermo Invest S.A. and Nuevas Fronteras S.A. He is also director of IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones S.A., Hoteles Argentinos and alternate director of Banco Hipotecario and Puerto Retiro. He is the cousin of our Chairman, Eduardo S. Elsztain and our directors, Alejandro G. Elsztain and Daniel R. Elsztain.
 
Leonardo Fabricio Fernández. Mr. Fernández obtained a degree in law at University of Buenos Aires. He serves as an Alternate Director on the board of directors of Disco S.A. and Transportadora de Gas del Norte S.A.
 
Enrique Antonini. Mr. Antonini holds a degree in law from University of Buenos Aires. He is currently a member of the board of directors of Banco Mariva S.A. (since 1992) and Mariva Bursátil S.A. (since 1997). He has also served as a member of the board of directors of IRSA from 1993 to 2002 and he is currently Alternate Director. He is a member of the Banking Lawyers Committee (Comité de Abogados Bancarios) and the International Bar Association.
 
Gastón Armando Lernoud. Mr. Lernoud obtained a law degree from El Salvador University (Universidad de El Salvador) in 1993. He attended to a master in corporate law at the Palermo University (Universidad de Palermo) in 1996. He has been a senior associate member of Zang, Bergel & Viñes Law Firm until June 2002, and then he entered Cresud as a senior manager.
 
David Alberto Perednik. Mr. Perednik obtained a degree as a public accountant from University of Buenos Aires. He has worked for various companies such as Marifran Internacional S.A., a subsidiary of Louis Dreyfus Amateurs, where he acted as finance manager from 1986 to 1997. He also worked as a senior consultant in the administration and systems department of Deloitte & Touche from 1983 until 1986. He is also administrative manager of IRSA and Cresud.
 
Andrés Feire. Mr. Feire obtained a degree in Economics with magna cum laude honors at University of San Andrés in Buenos Aires, Argentina and he is OPM from Harvard Business School. He is both a business and social entrepreneur. After starting his career at Procter & Gamble, Mr. Feire co-founded and chaired Officenet (purchased by Staples in 2004), and he also co-founded Axialent, where he currently is Chairman of the Board of Directors. He is Chairman of Endeavor Foundation in Argentina, Chairman of the Young Presidents’ Organization in Argentina and also member of the board of directors of the Management Committee of Global Young Leaders of The World Economic Forum (Comité de Dirección de los Jóvenes Líderes Globales del Foro Económico Mundial) and member of the Latin American Global Board of The World Economic Forum. He was participated as members of investors and/or the Board of Directors in new companies, including Wanako, Coffice Reed Argentina, Restorando, The Mind Company, Estrella Limited, Parque Austral. He was awarded the following prizes: “Latin American Entrepreneur of the Year” in 2000 by Endeavor Foundation, “Latin American businessman of the year” in 2001 by Endeavor Foundation and “World Winner of Young Businessmen” in 2002. In 2008, he was also appointed one of the 100 “Global Young Leaders of the world” by The World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
 
Juan Manuel Quintana. Mr. Quintana obtained a law degree at University of Buenos Aires. He is a partner at Zang, Bergel & Viñes Law Firm. In addition, he serves as Alternate Director of Nuevas Fronteras S.A. and Emprendimiento Recoleta, among other companies.
 
Pablo Daniel Vergara del Carril. Mr. Vergara del Carril obtained a law degree from Argentina’s Catholic University where he teaches Commercial Law and Contract Law. He also lectures on Corporate Law, the Law of Contracts and Capital Markets for post-graduate programs. He is a member of the Legal Advisory Committee of Cámara de Sociedades Anónimas as well as Vice President of the Antitrust Law Committee of the Buenos Aires Bar Association (Colegio de Abogados de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires). He is a partner at Zang, Bergel & Viñes Law Firm and a member of the board of directors of Emprendimiento Recoleta, Nuevas Fronteras S.A., Banco Hipotecario S.A. and Austral Gold Limited, among other companies.
 
Marcos Oscar Barylka. Mr. Barylka obtained a degree in commercial activities from the Gral. San Martín School. Mr. Oscar Barylka has been involved in the retail and the gastronomy industries for over 35 years, having served as partner, manager and consultant for several companies. Since 2006, Mr. Barylka serves as Secretary of the Pele Ioetz Foundation, which provides support to families suffering economic and social problems in Argentina.
 
Salvador Dario Bergel. Mr. Bergel obtained a law degree and a PhD from Universidad del Litoral. He is a founding partner of Zang, Bergel & Viñes Law Firm and a consultant at Repsol YPF S.A. He also serves as an alternate director of Cresud.
 
Mauricio Wior. Mr. Wior obtained a master´s degree in finance, as well as a bachelor’s degree in economics and accounting from Tel Aviv University in Israel. Mr. Wior is currently a member of the board of directors of Ertach S.A. and Banco Hipotecario. He has held positions at Bellsouth were he was Vice-President for Latin America from 1995 to 2004. Mr. Wior was also CEO of Movicom Bellsouth from 1991 to 2004. In addition, he led the operations of various cellular phone companies in Uruguay, Chile, Peru, Ecuador and Venezuela. He was president of the Asociación Latinoamericana de Celulares (ALCACEL); American Chamber of Commerce in Argentina and the Israeli-Argentine Chamber of Commerce. He was director of Instituto para el Desarrollo Empresarial de la Argentina (IDEA), Fundación de Investigaciones Económicas latinoamericanas (FIEL) and Tzedaka.
 
Gabriel Adolfo Gregorio Reznik. Mr. Reznik obtained a degree in civil engineering from University of Buenos Aires. He worked for IRSA from 1992 until May 2005 at which time he resigned. He formerly worked for an independent construction company in Argentina. He is Director of Emprendimiento Recoleta, Puerto Retiro S.A., and member of the board of directors of Banco Hipotecario, among others.
 
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Employment Contracts With Our Directors
 
We do not have written contracts with our directors. However, Alejandro G. Elsztain, Fernando A. Elsztain, Daniel R. Elsztain and David Alberto Perednik are employed by us under the Labor Contract Law No. 20,744.
 
 Law No. 20,744 governs certain conditions of the labor relationship, including remuneration, protection of wages, hours of work, holidays, paid leave, maternity protection, minimum age requirements, protection of young workers and suspension and termination of the contract.
 
Executive Committee

In conformity with our by-laws, the aspects related to the organization of the decision-making process are the responsibility of an Executive Committee made up by four directors, including our chairman and vice chairman. The current members of the Executive Committee are Messrs. Eduardo S. Elsztain, Saúl Zang, Alejandro G. Elsztain, and Fernando A. Elsztain.

The Executive Committee is in charge of the daily management of the activities delegated by the Board of Directors in conformity with current laws and our by-laws. Our by-laws authorize the Executive Committee to perform the following:

·  
designate managers and establish their duties and compensation;
 
·  
grant and revoke powers on behalf of our company;
 
·  
hire, impose disciplinary measures and terminate personnel, as well as determine salaries and compensation;
 
·  
enter into contracts related to our company’s activity;
 
·  
manage our company’s assets;
 
·  
execute credit agreements for our company’s activities and set up encumbrances to secure our obligations; and
 
·  
engage in all the acts necessary to manage our company’s daily activities.
 
Senior Management

Senior management performs its duties in accordance with the instructions of our board of directors.

The following chart shows information about our current senior management:
Name
 
Date of birth
 
Position
 
Current position
held since
Alejandro Gustavo Elsztain
 
03/31/1966
 
Chief General Officer
 
2002
Daniel Ricardo Elsztain
 
12/22/1972
 
Chief Operating Officer
 
2011
Matías Gaivironsky
 
02/23/1976
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
2011
David Alberto Perednik
 
11/15/1957
 
Chief Administrative Office
 
2002
Juan José Martinucci
 
01/31/1972
 
Chief Commercial Officer
 
2013

The following is a brief description of each of our managers who are not directors:

Matías Gaivironsky. Matías Gaivironsky obtained a degree in business administration from the University of Buenos Aires. He has a master degree in Finance from CEMA University. Since 1997 he has served in different positions at Cresud, IRSA and in the company, and he was appointed Chief Financial Officer in December 2011. Formerly, in 2008, he acted as Chief Financial Officer of Tarshop.

Juan José Martinucci. Juan José Martinucci obtained a degree in Business Sciences from Fundación de Altos Estudios, where he graduated as Specialized Technician in Strategical Communication. Later on, he attended the Management Development Program at IAE Business School. With more than 20 years at the Company, he has served in different managerial positions, from Center Manager in Alto Palermo Shopping to his latest position as Shopping Center Regional Manager for 5 years. Since the beginning of 2013, he serves as Business and Marketing Manager of the company.
 
Supervisory Committee

Our Supervisory Committee (Comisión Fiscalizadora) is responsible for reviewing and supervising our administration and affairs. In addition, it verifies compliance with our by-laws and the resolutions adopted at shareholders’ meetings. The members of the Supervisory Committee are appointed at our Annual General Ordinary shareholders’ meeting for a one-year term. The Supervisory Committee is composed of three members and three alternate members.
 
The following table sets forth information about the members of our Supervisory Committee who were elected at the Annual General Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting held on October 31, 2013. Positions will expire when the next annual general ordinary shareholders’ meeting takes place which is scheduled for October 31, 2014:
 
Name and position
Date of birth
Office in Alto Palermo
Current office held since
José Daniel Abelovich
07/20/1956
Regular syndic
2005
Marcelo Héctor Fuxman
11/30/1955
Regular syndic
2010
Noemí Ivonne Cohn
05/20/1959
Regular syndic
2010
Sergio Leonardo Kolaczyk
11/28/1964
Alternate syndic
2011
Roberto Daniel Murmis
04/07/1959
Alternate syndic
2010
Alicia Graciela Rigueira
12/02/1951
Alternate syndic
2010
 
Set forth below is a brief biographical description of each member of the Supervisory Committee:
 
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José Daniel Abelovich. Mr. Abelovich obtained a degree in accounting from University of Buenos Aires. He is a founding member and partner of Abelovich, Polano & Asociados S.R.L. a firm member of Nexia International, an accounting firm in Argentina. Formerly, he was manager of Harteneck, López y Cía/Coopers & Lybrand and has served as a senior advisor in Argentina for the United Nations and the World Bank. He is a member, among others, of the Supervisory Committees of Cresud S.A.C.I.F. y A., IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones S.A., Hoteles Argentinos, Inversora Bolívar and Banco Hipotecario S.A..
 
Marcelo Héctor Fuxman. Mr. Fuxman obtained a degree in accounting from University of Buenos Aires. He is a partner of Abelovich, Polano & Asociados S.R.L., a firm member of Nexia International, an accounting firm in Argentina. He is also member, among others, of the Supervisory Committees of Cresud S.A.C.I.F. y A., IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones S.A., Inversora Bolívar and Banco Hipotecario S.A..
 
Noemí Ivonne Cohn. Mrs. Cohn obtained a degree in accounting from the University of Buenos Aires. She is a partner at Abelovich, Polano & Asociados S.R.L. / Nexia International, an accounting firm in Argentina, where she works in the audit area. Mrs. Cohn worked in the audit area of Harteneck, Lopez y Cía., Coopers & Lybrand in Argentina and Los Angeles, California. Mrs. Cohn is a member, among others, of the Supervisory Committees of Cresud S.A.C.I.F. y A. and IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones S.A..

Sergio Leonardo Kolaczyk. Mr. Kolaczyk obtained a degree in accounting from University of Buenos Aires. He serves at Abelovich, Polano & Asociados S.R.L./Nexia International. He is also an alternate member of the Supervisory Committees of Cresud S.A.C.I.F. y A. and IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones S.A., among other companies.
 
Roberto Daniel Murmis. Mr. Murmis holds a degree in accounting from Buenos Aires University. He is a partner at Abelovich, Polano & Asociados S.R.L, a firm member of Nexia International. He formerly served as an advisor to the Secretariat of Public Revenue (Secretaría de Ingresos Públicos) of the Argentine Ministry of Economy. Furthermore, he is a member of the Supervisory Committees of Cresud S.A.C.I.F. y A., IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones S.A., Futuros y Opciones S.A. and Llao Llao Resorts S.A., among other companies.

Alicia Graciela Rigueira. Mrs. Rigueira holds a degree in accounting from the Buenos Aires University. Since 1998, she has been a manager at Estudio Abelovich, Polano & Asociados S.R.L., a firm member of Nexia International. From 1974 to 1998, Mrs. Rigueira served in different positions at Harteneck, Lopez y Cía., affiliated with Coopers & Lybrand. Mrs. Rigueira lectured at the School of Economic Sciences of the Lomas de Zamora University (Universidad de Lomas de Zamora).

B. Compensation

Members of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee

The Argentine Companies Law establishes that if the compensation of the members of the board of directors is not established in our bylaws, the shareholders’ meeting should determine it. The maximum amount of total compensation of the members of the board of directors, including wages and compensation for technical or administrative permanent activities, cannot exceed 25% of our earnings. Such amount should be limited to 5% when there are no dividends distributions, and will be increased proportionally to the distribution until reaching the limit of 25% set when all profits are distributed. In applying this rule any reduction in dividend distribution from the deduction of Board and Supervisory Committee compensation shall not be taken into account.

Nevertheless when one or more directors perform special commissions or technical or administrative activities, and there are no earnings to distribute, or they are reduced, the shareholders meeting may approve compensation in excess of the above-mentioned limits.

The compensation of our directors for each fiscal year is determined pursuant to the Argentine Companies Law, and taking into consideration if the directors perform technical or administrative activities and our fiscal year’s results. Once the amounts are determined, they are considered by the shareholders meeting.

It is to be noted that we do not enter into contracts of employment with our directors. Neither do we carry stock option plans or any other compensation system for the board members other than the one described above.

At our annual ordinary shareholders meeting held on October 31, 2013, the shareholders agreed to pay an aggregate compensation of Ps. 42,573,140 to the members of the board of directors for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. At the end of this fiscal year, these amounts had been fully paid.

Supervisory Committee

The shareholders’ meeting held on October 31, 2013, approved by a majority vote not to pay any compensation to our Supervisory Committee.

Senior Management

Our senior managers are paid a fixed amount that is determined on the basis of their experience, competencies and background. Senior management is also paid an annual bonus that varies depending on the performance of each individual and on the results of our operations.

For the year ended June 30, 2014, our senior management (including Directors) was paid a total of Ps. 13.0 million.

As of June 30, 2014 we had a total of Ps. 14.5 million earmarked as pension, retirement and/or similar benefits for our directors and the members of our executive committee, supervisory committee and Audit Committee.
 
Audit Committee

The members of the Audit Committee do not receive compensation other than fees for their services as members of the board of directors.

Capitalization Plan

We have a defined contribution plan covering our key managers in Argentina. The Plan became effective on January 1, 2006. Employees may begin participation voluntarily on monthly enrollment dates. Participants may make pre-tax contributions to the Plan of up to 2.5% of their monthly salary (“Base Contributions”) and pre-tax contributions of up to 15% of their annual bonuses (“Extraordinary Contributions”). Under the Plan, we match employee contributions to the plan at a rate of 200% for Base Contributions and 300% for Extraordinary Contributions. Contribution expense was Ps. 2.3 million, Ps. 2.2 million and Ps. 1.1 million for the years ended June 30, 2014, June 30, 2013 and June 30, 2012, respectively. Participant contributions are held in trust as required by law. Individual participants may direct the trustee to invest their accounts in authorized investment alternatives. Our contributions are also held in trust. Participants or their assignees, as the case may be, may have access to the 100% of our contributions under the following circumstances:
 
 
1.
ordinary retirement in accordance with applicable labor regulations;
 
 
2.
total or permanent incapacity or disability; and
 
 
3.
death.

In case of resignation or unjustified termination, the manager may redeem the amounts contributed by us only if he or she has participated in the Plan for at least 5 years.
 
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Mid and Long term Incentive Program

Our Shareholders’ Meetings, held on October 31, 2011, May 23, 2012 and October 31, 2013 ratified the resolutions achieved in connection with (i) the implementation of the allocation of an amount equal to 1% of our outstanding capital, to be implemented through an incentive plan addressed to certain of our employees (the “Plan”), and (ii) the delegated powers into our Board of Directors to implement such Plan, among other situations. Currently we are analyzing certain changes to the program as originally structured, including the possibility to have our employees being part of IRSA´s Plan instead having a separate Plan.
 
C. Board Practices

For information about the date of expiration of the current term of office and the period during which each director has served in such office see Item 6. “Directors, Senior Management and employees – A. Directors and Senior Management”.

Benefits upon Termination of Employment

There are no contracts providing for benefits to Directors upon termination of employment, other than those described under the following sections: (i) ITEM 6: Directors, Senior Management and Employees – B. Compensation – Capitalization Plan and (ii) ITEM 6: Directors, Senior Management and Employees – B. Compensation – Incentive Plan for Managers.

Audit Committee

In accordance with Capital Markets law (as define below), and the Rules of the CNV, our board of directors established an audit committee. The primary function of our Audit Committee is to assist our board of directors in performing its duty of exercising due care, diligence and competence in issues relating to us, specifically in the enforcement of the accounting policy and in the issuance of accounting and financial information, the management of business risk and of internal control systems, the conduct and ethical soundness of the company’s business, the supervision of the integrity of our financial statements, the compliance by our company with the legal provisions, the independence and capability of the independent auditor and the performance of the internal audit function of our company and of the external auditors. Also, the audit committee may be requested by our board of directors to report if the conditions of a related party transaction may be reasonably considered adequate according to normal market conditions. In accordance with the applicable rules our Audit Committee must hold sessions at least with the same frequence required to the board of directors (on a three month basis).

Capital Markets Law No. 26,831 and the Rules of the CNV requires that public companies in Argentina as us must have an Audit Committee comprise of three members of the board of directors, the majority of which must be independent. Notwithstanding, our Audit Committee is comprised by three independent directors in compliance with the requirements of the SEC.
 
On November 7, 2007, our board of directors appointed Abraham Perelman, Enrique Antonini and Leonardo Fernández, all of them independent board members, as members of the audit committee. We have a fully independent audit committee as per the standard provided in Rule 10(A)-3(b)(1) of the General rules and regulations promulgated under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
 
Compensation Committee
 
There is no compensation committee.
 
D. Employees

As of June 30, 2014 we had 872 employees, out of which 420 employees are subject to collective bargaining agreements. We believe that we are in good relationships with our employees. Our company subcontracts third parties through tender processes for construction of its development projects and for the provision of security, maintenance and cleaning services at its shopping centers.

 The following table shows the number of employees as of the indicated dates:
   
Year ended June 30,
 
   
2014
   
2013
   
2012
 
Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA) (1)
    730       624       643  
Emprendimiento Recoleta S.A.
    28       38       41  
Fibesa S.A.
    24       27       27  
Panamerican Mall S.A. (2)
    73       78       92  
Arcos del Gourmet S.A.(3)
           1       4       1  
Nuevo Puerto Santa Fe S.A.
    16       16       16  
Total
    872       787       820  

(1)  
In January 2010, and January 2014 we assigned administrative employees to Cresud under the Joint Administrative Services Agreement. For further information, see “Related Party Transactions”.
(2)  
We acquired control over the capital stock in this subsidiary in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008.
(3)  
We acquired 80% of the common shares as of November 27, 2009.
 
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E. Share Ownership

The following table sets forth the amount and percentage of our common shares beneficially owned by our directors, senior managers and members of the supervisory committee as of June 30, 2014.
       
Share Ownership
 
Convertible notes ownership
Name
 
Position
 
Amount
 
Percentage
 
Amount
       
(in thousands)
     
(in thousands) (2)
Directors
               
Eduardo Sergio Elsztain
 
Chairman
 
1,206,043 (1)
 
95.7% (1)
 
-
Saúl Zang
 
Vice Chairman
 
-
 
-
 
-
Alejandro Gustavo Elsztain
 
Executive Vice Chairman / Chief General Officer
 
1,615
 
0.1%
 
-
Daniel Ricardo Elsztain
 
Director
 
102
 
0.0%
 
-
Abraham Perelman
 
Director
 
-
 
-
 
-
Fernando Adrián Elsztain
 
Director
 
-
 
-
 
-
Leonardo Fabricio Fernández
 
Director
 
-
 
-
 
-
Enrique Antonini
 
Director
 
-
 
-
 
-
Gastón Armando Lernoud
 
Director
 
17
 
0.0%
 
-
Andrés Freire
 
Director
 
-
 
-
 
-
David Alberto Perednik
 
Alternate Director / Chief Administrative Officer
 
19
 
0.0%
 
-
Pablo Daniel Vergara del Carril
 
Alternate Director
 
28
 
0.0%
 
-
Marcos Oscar Barylka
 
Alternate Director
 
-
 
-
 
-
Salvador Darío Bergel
 
Alternate Director
 
-
 
-
 
-
Mauricio Wior
 
Alternate Director
 
-
 
-
 
-
Gabriel A.G. Reznik
 
Alternate Director
 
-
 
-
 
-
Juan Manuel Quintana
 
Alternate Director
 
-
 
-
 
-
Senior Management
               
Matias Gaivironsky
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
9
 
0.0%
 
-
Juan José Martinucci
 
Chief Commercial Officer
 
33
 
0.0%
 
-
Supervisory Committee
               
José Daniel Abelovich
 
Member
 
-
 
-
 
-
Marcelo Héctor Fuxman
 
Member
 
-
 
-
 
-
Noemi Cohn
 
Member
 
-
 
-
 
-
Sergio Leonardo Kolaczyk
 
Alternate Member
 
-
 
-
 
-
Roberto Daniel Murmis
 
Alternate Member
 
-
 
-
 
-
Alicia Graciela Rigueira
 
Alternate Member
 
-
 
-
 
-

(1)
Mr. Eduardo S. Elsztain, chairman of our board of directors, is the beneficial owner of 191,777,216 common shares of Cresud representing 39.3% (on a fully diluted basis) of its total share capital. Although Mr. Elsztain does not own a majority of the common shares of Cresud, he is its largest shareholder and exercises substantial influence over Cresud. Cresud as of June 30, 2014 owns 65.45% of IRSA’s common shares. If Mr. Elsztain were considered to control Cresud due to his significant influence over it, he would be considered to be the beneficial owner of 65.9% of IRSA’s common shares (includes (i) 378,742,216 common shares beneficially owned by Cresud, (ii) 2,780,930 common shares beneficially owned by Inversiones Financieras del Sur S.A., and (iii) 900 common shares owned directly by Mr. Elsztain). Therefore IRSA currently owns 95.7% of our common shares. If Mr. Elsztain were considered the beneficial owner of 65.9% of IRSA, he would be the beneficial owner of 95.7% of our common shares through IRSA.
(2)
The Convertible Notes were matured on July 19, 2014.


Option Ownership

No options to purchase common shares have been granted to our Directors, Senior Managers, members of the Supervisory Committee, or Audit Committee.

Employees’ Participation in our Capital Stock

There are no arrangements for involving our employees in our capital stock or related to the issuance of options, common shares or securities, other than those described under the following sections: (i) ITEM 6: Directors, Senior Management and Employees – B. Compensation – Capitalization Plan and (ii) ITEM 6: Directors, Senior Management and Employees – B. Compensation – Incentive Plan. For more information please see the aformentioned section.
 
ITEM 7.
Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions
 
A. Major Shareholders
 
Information about Major Shareholders
 
Share Ownership, as of June 30, 2014
 
The following table sets forth information regarding ownership of our capital stock by each person known to us to own beneficially at least 5% of our common shares, the ANSES (the Argentine Social Security National Agency) and all our directors and officers as a group, as of the date of this annual report. 

   
Share Ownership
 
Number of common shares
 
Actual Percentage (1)
 
(in thousands)
   
IRSA
 
1,206,043
 
95.7%
Directors and officers excluding Eduardo Elsztain (2)
1,823
 
0.1%
ANSES
 
17,393
 
1.4%
Total
 
1,225,259
 
97.2%
 
(1)
Figures may not sum due to rounding.
(2)
Includes only direct ownership of our directors and senior management, other than Eduardo Elsztain. Information as of June 30, 2014.

Through its ownership of our common stock, IRSA currently has voting control over us and has the power to direct or influence the direction of our management and policies. IRSA is an Argentine real estate company engaged in a range of real estate activities in Argentina. IRSA’s common shares are listed and traded in the BASE and the NYSE.

Cresud currently owns 65.45% of IRSA’s common shares. Cresud is a leading Argentine producer of basic agricultural products. Cresud’s common shares are listed and traded in the BASE and the NASDAQ.
 
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Mr. Eduardo S. Elsztain, chairman of our board of directors, is the beneficial owner of 191,777,216 common shares of Cresud representing 39.3% (on a fully diluted basis) of its total share capital. Although Mr. Elsztain does not own a majority of the common shares of Cresud, he is its largest shareholder and exercises substantial influence over Cresud. Cresud as of June 30, 2014 owns 65.45% of IRSA’s common shares. If Mr. Elsztain were considered to control Cresud due to his significant influence over it, he would be considered to be the beneficial owner of 65.9% of IRSA’s common shares (includes (i) 378,742,216 common shares beneficially owned by Cresud, (ii) 2,780,930 common shares beneficially owned by Inversiones Financieras del Sur S.A., and (iii) 900 common shares owned directly by Mr. Elsztain). Therefore IRSA currently owns 95.7% of our common shares. If Mr. Elsztain were considered the beneficial owner of 65.9% of IRSA, he would be the beneficial owner of 95.7% of our common shares through IRSA.

Changes in Share Ownership

   
Share Ownership as of June 30,
 
Shareholder
 
2014
   
2013
   
2012
   
2011
   
2010
 
IRSA
    95.7 %     95.7 %     95.6 %     94.9 %     63.3 %
Parque Arauco
    -       -       -       -       29.6 %
Directors and officers
    0.1 %     0.1 %     0.1 %     0.1 %     0.2 %
ANSES
    1.4 %     1.4 %     1.4 %     1.4 %     2.2 %

Differences in Voting Rights
 
Our major shareholders do not have different voting rights.
 
Arrangements for change in control
 
There are no arrangements that may at a subsequent date result in a change in control.
 
Securities held in the host country
 
As of June 30, 2014, we had common shares 1,260,140,508 issued and outstanding of which 1,185,316,868 (or 94.1%) were held in Argentina. As of June 30, 2014, we had 1,870,591 ADS outstanding (representing 74,823,640 of our common shares, or 5.9% of all of our common shares). As of such date, we had fifth teen registered holders of our ADS in the United States.
 
On July 19, 2002 we issued US$ 50.0 million of Convertible Notes, which were convertible into our common stock at a conversion ratio of US$ 0.324 principal amount of Convertible Notes per common share, as long as the exchange rate remains below Ps. 3.09 per each dollar. Our Convertible Notes matured on July 19, 2014.

B. Related Party Transactions

We enter into transactions with related parties on an arm’s-length basis. A related party transaction means any transaction entered into directly or indirectly by us or any of our subsidiaries that is material based on the value of the transaction to (a) any director, officer or member of our management or shareholders; (b) any entity in which any such person described in clause (a) is interested; or (c) any person who is connected or related to any such person described in clause (a).

Lease of our Headquarters

 
Our headquarters are located on the different floors of Intercontinental Plaza tower, located at 877 Moreno in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires. We lease our headquarters and parking lot spaces from IRSA, pursuant to two lease agreements, the first one regarding our headquarters and fifteen parking lot spaces and the second one for our subsidiary Fibesa’s headquarters and another six parking lot spaces. Both agreements had an initial duration of 36 months with an optional extension of 36 additional months. On September 27, 2011, parties agreed on the extension of these leases, and as a result the agreements expired on October 31, 2011. The aforementioned agreements were further renewed by the parties with effect as from November 1st 2011, which will expire in October 31, 2014. Under the first agreement we paid a monthly rent of US$ 11,671 for half of the 23 floor and under the second agreement, we pay a monthly rent of US$ 11,617, with the first two months free. Although the renewal of these agreements have not been signed yet, the terms of the leases have already been negotiated; the new agreements will have a term of 36 months, expiring on October 31, 2017 and for a monthly rent of US$11,617 each.

We had also leased the entire 4th floor of the Intercontinental Plaza Tower from IRSA for headquarters and eight parking lot spaces. The agreement, effective as from October 2007, had an initial duration of 36 months and we paid a monthly rent of US$ 19,750. This agreement was also renewed; effective from October 1, 2010 and expiring on September 30, 2013. We paid a monthly rent of US$ 20,200 per month. On August 9, 2012, all the referred spaces have been restituted to IRSA.
 
As of January 2008,  we leased one third of the 2nd floor of the Intercontinental Plaza Tower from IRSA. The agreement, effective as from March 2008, had an initial duration of 36 months. We paid a monthly rent of US$ 6,583 for the agreement. On April 14, 2011, we and Cresud entered into a new lease agreement with IRSA, for headquarters and five parking lot spaces, effective as from January 5, 2011, with expiration on January 4, 2014. We paid a monthly rent of US$ 13,464, US$ 6,732 each. In April 29, 2014, we renew the agreement. The agreement will expire on January 4, 2017 and will be for a monthly rent of 15,750.
 
In June 2009, we leased the 24 floor of the Intercontinental Plaza Tower from IRSA pursuant to a lease agreement related to such floor and to eight parking lot spaces. This agreement, effective from September 1, 2008, until August 31, 2011, had duration of 36 months. We paid a monthly rent of US$ 7,745. In December 30, 2011, we renewed such agreement for a term of 32 month and expiration on August 31, 2014. As of the date of this annual report, this agreement continues in force and the parties are currently negotiating the new terms of the lease; the agreement will have a term of 36 months, expiring on August 31, 2017 and for a monthly rent of US$ 15,490 to be paid in halves between us and Cresud.

In May 8, 2014, we and Cresud leased the 22 floor and seven parking lot spaces of the Intercontinental Plaza Tower from IRSA. The agreement will expire on June 30, 2016 and will be for a monthly rent of US$ 23,234. We will pay US$ 12,234 while Cresud will pay US$ 11,000.

Additionally, our directly controlling company IRSA leases us a space in the Abasto shopping center, which has been prepared for the operation of certain operational areas. The agreement is valid until 2015. The monthly rental payment agreed is US$ 6,325, plus a fixed amount for common expenses.


 
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Lease of our Chairman’s offices

 
Our Chairman’s offices are located at Bolívar 108, City of Buenos Aires. We have leased this property from Isaac Elsztain e Hijos S.C.A., a company controlled by certain relatives of Eduardo S. Elsztain, our chairman, and also from Hamonet S.A., a company controlled by Fernando A. Elsztain, one of our Directors, and certain of his relatives.

A lease agreement was executed among us, IRSA, Cresud and Isaac Elsztain e Hijos S.C.A., on August 18, 2004. This lease had a term of 120 months and set a monthly rental of US$ 9.500 which was distributed and shared equally among the three companies. Although this lease agreement has expired in August 2014, the parties are currently negotiation its extension.

 In April 1, 2014, Cresud, IRSA and us and Hamonet S.A. entered into a lease agreement for the lease of the executive offices located in 108 Bolívar St., 3 and 4 floors, City of Buenos Aires. This lease has a term of 36 months and rent of US$ 5.001 per month, which is distributed and shared equally among the three companies.
 
 
Agreement for the Exchange of Corporate Services with Cresud and IRSA

Considering that each of IRSA, Cresud and us, have operating areas which are somewhat similar, the Board of Directors deemed it advisable to implement alternatives aimed at reducing certain fixed costs of its activities and to lessen their impact on operating results while seizing and optimizing the individual efficiencies of each of them in the different areas comprising the management of operations.

In this regard, on June 30, 2004, IRSA, Cresud and us, entered into an agreement for the exchange of corporate services, which was amended on August 23, 2007, August 14, 2008, November 27, 2009, March 12, 2010, July 11, 2011, October 15, 2012, November 12, 2013 and February 24, 2014.

The agreement for the exchange of corporate services among IRSA, Cresud and us, currently provides for the exchange of services among the following areas: human resources, finance, institutional relationships, administration and control, insurance, contracts, technical, infrastructure and services, purchases, architecture and design and development and works department, real estate, hotels, board of directors, board of directors of the real estate business, general management department, security, audit committee, real estate administration, human resources of the real estate business, fraud prevention, internal audit, administration of the agribusiness investments.

The exchange of services consists in the provision of services for value in relation to any of the aforementioned areas by one or more of the parties to the agreement for the benefit of the other party or parties, which are invoiced and paid primarily by an offset against the services provided by any of the areas and, secondarily, in case of a difference between the value of the services rendered, in cash.

Under said agreement the companies have entrusted to an external consultant the review and evaluation, on a semiannual basis, of the criteria applied in the corporate service settlement process and of the distribution bases and supporting documentation used in such process, through the issuance of a semiannual report.

On March 12, 2010, an amendment to the agreement for the exchange of corporate services was entered into to simplify issues originating from the consolidation of financial statements as a result of the increase in Cresud’s equity interest in us. As a result, certain employment agreements of, IRSA´s, and our corporate employees were transferred to Cresud.

Later, as consequence of the ongoing process of generating the most efficient distribution of corporate resources among the different areas, on February 24, 2014, a new amendment to the agreement was entered by virtue of which the parties agree to transfer to IRSA and us the employments agreements of the corporate employees that develop exclusively in the real estate business. The labor costs of the employees will continue to be distributed in accordance with the terms of the agreement for the exchange of corporate services, as amended.

In the future and in order to continue with the policy of generating the most efficient distribution of corporate resources among the different areas, this agreement may be extended to other areas shared by us with IRSA and Cresud.

In spite of the above, we, Cresud and IRSA continue to be independent as regards the execution of their business and strategic decisions. Costs and benefits are allocated on the basis of operating efficiency and fairness without pursuing economic benefits for the companies.
 
 
Repurchase of our Convertible Notes

Our Convertible Notes originally matured on July 19, 2006. But a meeting of noteholders resolved to extend the maturity date of such Convertible Notes through July 19, 2014, the remaining terms and conditions remain unchanged. The Convertible Notes accrue interest (payable semi-annually) at a fixed annual rate of 10% and are convertible, at any time at the option of the holder, into shares of our common stock, par value of Ps. 0.10. The conversion rate per U.S. Dollar is the lesser of Ps. 3.08642 and the result obtained from dividing the exchange rate in effect at the conversion date by the par value of our common shares.
 
On December 31, 2012, the outstanding principal amount of such convertible notes was US$ 31.8 million, and IRSA owned US$ 31.7 millon principal amount of such convertible note on such date. On January 14, 2013, IRSA accepted the repurchase offer submitted by us for an amount face value of US$ 31.7 million, for a total price of US$ 35.4 million. On January 15, 2013, we paid to IRSA the amount of Ps. 175.2 million.

 As of June 30, 2014 we have repurchased the total amount outstanding of our Convertible Notes US$31.7 million. On July 19, 2014 our Convertible Notes were expired.
 
Loan agreements with Banco Hipotecario.
 
As of June 30, 2014 we have loans from Banco Hipotecario for a total amount of approximately Ps. 41.1 million with an average interest rate of 15.48%. We believe that each of these loans was made by Banco Hipotecario in the ordinary course of its consumer credit business, is of a type generally made available by Banco Hipotecario to the public and was made on market terms.

Master agreement for US dollar-denominated forward transactions with Banco Hipotecario.

We entered into a master agreement for the performance of dollar-denominated forward transactions with Banco Hipotecario. This master agreement provides that the parties may carry out this type of transactions by fixing a certain forward price (the “Agreed Price”). Such transactions are settled in cash by paying the difference between the Agreed Price and the quoted price of the U.S. Dollar on the settlement date. As of June 30, 2014 we have derivative financial instruments from Banco Hipotecario for a total amount of approximately US$ 5.0 million.
 
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Donations to Fundación IRSA and Fundación Museo de los Niños

On October 31, 1997, our shareholders approved the execution of an agreement granting Fundación IRSA the free right to use 3,800 square meters of constructed area in the Abasto shopping center for a 30-year period.

Moreover, on November 29, 2005, our shareholders approved the execution of an agreement granting Fundación Museo de los Niños, the free right to use approximately 2,670.11 square meters of constructed area at Shopping Rosario for a 30-year period.

Fundación IRSA is a charitable, non-profit organization whose Chairman is Eduardo S. Elsztain and whose Secretary, is Mariana Carmona de Elsztain, Mr. Elsztain’s wife. Our Chairman Eduardo S. Elsztain is also the Chairman of IRSA. Fundación IRSA has used the available area to house a museum called “Museo de los Niños, Abasto,” an interactive learning center for both children and adults which was opened to the public in April 1999. On September 27, 1999 Fundación IRSA assigned and transferred at no cost, the Museo de los Niños, Abasto’s total rights and obligations to Fundación Museo de los Niños.

Fundación Museo de los Niños is a charitable non-profit organization created by the same founders of Fundación IRSA and has the same members of the administration committee as Fundación IRSA. Fundación Museo de los Niños acts as special vehicle for the developments of “Museo de los Niños, Abasto” and “Museo de los Niños, Rosario.” On October 29, 1999, our shareholders approved the assignment of “Museo de los Niños, Abasto” agreement to Fundación Museo de los Niños. In addition, on December 12, 2005, an agreement granting the right to use of the space designated for Museo de los Niños, Rosario, at no cost, was signed.

During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012, we donated Ps. 3.2 million, Ps. 1.4 million and Ps. 0.7 million, respectively.

Line of Credit granted to IRSA

In November 2012, we entered into an agreement by which we granted a line of credit for up to US$ 14.5 million for a period of one year at a rate of 5.5% to IRSA. In November, 2013, the line of credit was renewed and in April 2014, was extended for up to a total amount of US$ 20 million.
   
On June 25, 2014, owe have extended the Line of Credit, for up to US$ 60 million, due June 2015, at the rate of Libor 1 year + 3.0%. Additionally, the parties involved in the agreement were modified, including us and any of our subsidiaries as lenders and as loan takers IRSA and Tyrus.

Consequently, as of June 30, 2014, disbursements were made from ERSA to Tyrus of US$ 2.6 million, from us to Tyrus of US$ 10.6 million, and from Pamsa to Tyrus of US$ 10.2 million.
 
As of June 30, 2014, the total amount granted from APSA to IRSA amounts to US$14.3 million.

 Acquisition of a plot of land

In May, 2012, Cresud sold to us a plot of land of 115 hectares located in Lujan, Province of Buenos Aires for a total amount of US$ 8.96 million, in which we will build a future mixed purpose development project.

Acquisition of Quality Invest Shares

On May 30, 2012, we acquired 50% of Quality Invest shares, which belonged to our controlling shareholder IRSA, for a total purchase price of US$ 9.7. The main asset of Quality Invest is the Nobleza Picardo’s industrial plant located at Partido de San Martín, Province of Buenos Aires, which represents a total of 160,000 square meters, with 80,000 square meters occupied by high quality storehouses that are currently being used industrially. Quality Invest recently obtained an extension from the City Hall of San Martín of the categories. The new categories are Shopping Mall, Entertaining, Events, Commercial Offices, Parking Lots and complementary uses. Taking into consideration the aforementioned and the strategic location, we are evaluating the future development of a Shopping Mall.


Investment in mutual funds of BACS Administradora de Activos S.A. S.G.F.C.I.

We invest from time to time our liquid fund in mutual funds administrated by BACS Administradora de Activos S.A. S.G.F.C.I., which is a subsidiary of Banco Hipotecario S.A., a company in which IRSA, our controlling shareholder, has an interest of 29.77%.  Our investments of our liquid resources are made in compliance with our credit risk internal procedures. As of June 30, 2014, our investments in the mutual funds administrated by BACS Administradora de Activos S.A. S.G.F.C.I. amounted to Ps. 10.8 million.

Legal Services

During the fiscal years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012, we and our subsidiaries paid Zang, Bergel & Viñes law firm an aggregate amount of approximately Ps. 2.2 million, Ps. 1.7 million and Ps. 2.6 millon, respectively, as payment for legal services. Our Vice-Chairman Saúl Zang; our alternate directors Juan M. Quintana, Salvador D. Bergel, and Pablo D. Vergara del Carril; are members of the law firm Zang, Bergel & Viñes.

C. Interests of Experts and Counsel
 
This section is not applicable.
 
ITEM 8.
Financial Information
 
A. Consolidated Statements and Other Financial Information
 
See Item 18 for our consolidated financial statements.
 
Legal or Arbitration Proceedings
 
Legal issues with the City Hall of Neuquén

In June 2001, Shopping Neuquén requested that the City of Neuquén allow it to transfer certain parcels of land to third parties so that each participant in the commercial development to be constructed would be able to build on its own land. Neuquén´s Executive Branch previously rejected this request under Executive Branch Decree No. 1437/2002 which also established the expiration of the rights arising from Ordinance 5178, including the loss of any improvement and expenses incurred. As a result, Shopping Neuquén had no right to claim indemnity charges and annulled its buy-sell land contracts.

Shopping Neuquén submitted a written appeal to this decision on January 21, 2003. It also sought permission to submit a revised schedule of time terms, taking account of the current situation and including reasonable short and medium term projections. Neuquén´s Executive Branch rejected this request in their Executive Branch Decree 585/2003. Consequently, on June 25, 2003, Shopping Neuquén filed an “Administrative Procedural Action” with the High Court of Neuquén requesting, among other things, the annulment of Executive Branch Decrees 1,437/2002 and 585/2003 issued by the City Executive Branch. On December 21, 2004, the High Court of Neuquén communicated its decision that the administrative procedural action that Shopping Neuquén had filed against the City of Neuquén had expired. Shopping Neuquén filed an extraordinary appeal for the case to be sent to the Argentine Supreme Court.

On December 13, 2006, Shopping Neuquén signed an agreement with both the City and the Province of Neuquén stipulating a new timetable for construction of the commercial and housing enterprises (the “Agreement”). Also, Shopping Neuquén was permitted to transfer certain parcels to third parties so that each participant in the commercial development to be constructed would be able to build on its own land, with the exception of the land in which the shopping center will be constructed. The Legislative Council of the City of Neuquén duly ratified the Agreement. The City Executive Branch promulgated the ordinance issued on February 12, 2007.
 
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The Agreement also provided that Shopping Neuquén submit, within 120 days after the Agreement was signed, a new urban project draft with an adjustment of the environmental impact survey, together with a map of the property subdivision, which the City of Neuquén would approve or disapprove within 30 days after its presentation. If the project was approved, Shopping Neuquén would submit the final maps of the works to the City of Neuquén within 150 days of this decision.

The Agreement put an end to the lawsuit of Shopping Neuquén against the City of Neuquén before the High Court of Neuquén, in which the only pending issue was the determination of the City of Neuquén attorneys’ that were to be borne by of Shopping Neuquén. As the date of their annual report Shopping Neuquén came to an agreement or paid all of the City´s lawyers but one, with whom the amount of the pending fees are being contested in Court.

The City of Neuquén approved Shopping Neuquén’s project plans on April 8, 2010, On June 4, 2012, the City of Neuquén and Shopping Neuquén entered into a new agreement by which the modification for the project of the Shopping Center was approved and a new timetable agreed upon for the completion of the work related to it. Later, on May 22, 2014 the parties modified the aforementioned agreement to specify that the work for the Shopping Center should be finished by Shopping Neuquén within six months counted as from September 17, 2014.

Arcos del Gourmet

In December 2011, we started to develop, through our subsidiary Arcos, the “Arcos” project located in the neighborhood of Palermo, City of Buenos Aires. On December 10, 2013, Administrative and Tax Contentious Court of Appeal of the City of Buenos Aires ratified an injunction that suspends the opening of the shopping center on the grounds that it has failed to obtain certain government permits. Despite the fact that the construction has all government permits in place, we have filed an appeal against the decision and have requested that the injunction be lifted, with favorable expectations. In such sense, on April 10, 2014, the government of the City of Buenos Aires issued a new environmental compliance certificate. The plaintiff appealed this decision and the file has been placed on the Court of Appeal since September 23, 2014.

On the other hand, in one of the two judicial processes (actions intended to protect constitutional rights) currently being heard, the Court of Appeals referred above confirmed the decision rendered by the lower court whereby the action was abated, as per notice served upon us on September 1, 2014. This means the process has concluded with the decision being favorable to us. As to the other judicial process, on August 29, 2014 the lower court rendered a decision rejecting the case on August 29, 2014.

Other Litigation

On December 3, 2009, we filed a request with the Argentine Antitrust Authority´s opinion regarding our acquisition of common shares of Arcos del Gourmet. The Argentine Antitrust Authority advised the parties that the transaction had to be filed with the Antitrust Authority. The transaction approval request was thus filed on December, 2010. As of the date of this annual report, the Argentine Antitrust Authority has not granted such approval.

On April 11, 2011, Quality Invest requested the Argentine Antitrust Authority ´s opinion regarding the acquisition by Quality Invest of an industrial plant owned by Nobleza Piccardo S.A.I.C. y F. located in San Martín, Province of Buenos Aires. The Argentine Antitrust Authority stated that there was an obligation to notify the situation, but Quality filed an appeal against this decision. Subsequently, the Court of Appeals confirmed the Antitrust Authorities' decision regarding the obligation to notify. Therefore, on February 23, 2012, the transaction was filed. As of the date of this annual report, the Argentine Antitrust Authority is analyzing this decision.

On August 23, 2011, we notified the Argentine Antitrust Authority the direct and indirect acquisition of common shares of NPSF; the transaction involved the direct acquisition of 33.33% of NPSF, and 16.66%, through our controlled vehicle Torodur. As of the date of this annual report the transaction is being analyzed by the Argentine Antitrust Authority.

On December 7, 2012 we have notified the Argentine Antitrust Authority of the acquisition of 50% of the common shares of EHSA, a company which holds 50% of the common shares of La Rural, which operates a convention center (Predio Ferial de Palermo); as of the date of this Annual Report the transaction is being analized by the Argentine Antitrust Authority.

For more information see “Item 3 (d) Risk Factors—Risk Relating to our Business—Our Business is subject to extensive regulation and additional regulations may be imposed in the future.”

Dividend Policy

Pursuant to Argentine law, the distribution and payment of dividends to shareholders is only valid if they result from realized and net earnings of the company pursuant to annual financial statements approved by the shareholders. The approval, amount and payment of dividends are subject to the approval by our shareholders at our annual ordinary shareholders meeting. The approval of dividends requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the common shares entitled to vote at the meeting.

Pursuant to the Argentine law and our by-laws, net and realized profits for each fiscal year are allocated as follows:

 
·  
5% of such net profits is allocated to our legal reserve, until such reserve amounts to 20% of our capital stock;
 
·  
a certain amount determined at a shareholders’ meeting is allocated to the compensation of our directors and the members of our Supervisory Committee; and
 
·  
additional amounts are allocated to the payment of dividends, optional reserve, or to set up reserves for any other purpose as determined by our shareholders.

According to rules issued by the CNV, cash dividends must be paid to shareholders within 30 days of the resolution approving their distribution. In the case of stock dividends, the common shares must be delivered to shareholders within three months of the annual ordinary shareholders’ meeting that approved them.
 
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The following table illustrates the ratio between the amounts paid as dividends and the total amount paid as dividends on each fully paid-in share for the fiscal years mentioned. The amounts stated in Pesos correspond to nominal Pesos on their respective dates of payment. See “Exchange Rates”:

Year
Cash dividends
Share dividends
Total per share
 
(Ps. )
(Ps.)
(Ps.)
       
2004
17,895,663
-
0.0229
2005
29,000,000
-
0.0371
2006
47,000,000
-
0.0601
2007
55,721,393
-
0.0712
2008
60,237,864
-
0.0770
2009
56,000,000
-
0.0716
2010
113,000,000
-
0.0897
2011
247,879,100
-
0.1968
2012
317,000,000
-
0.2516
2013
334,022,074
-
0.2651
2014
240,000,000
-
0.1905

B. Significant changes

Shareholders´Meeting:

Our 2014 annual meeting of shareholders will be held on October 31, 2014, in order to consider and approve, among others, (i) the annual financial statements for the period ended June 30, 2014, (ii) the performance of our Board of Directors and Supervisory Committee, (iii) treatment and allocation of results, (iv) the compensation to our Board of Directors corresponding to fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, (v) the compensation to our Supervisory Committee for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, (vi) updating of the report on mid and long term incentive plan , (vii) the amendment to section one of our By-laws, restatement according to the Capital Markets Act in force, (viii) appointment of Directors, Members of the Supervisory Committee, and Certifying Accountant, (ix) the merger of Conil with us.
 
 
ITEM 9.
The Offer and Listing
 
A. The offer and listing details

The following summary provides information concerning our share capital and briefly describes all material provisions of our bylaws and the Argentine Corporation Law.

Stock Exchanges in which our securities are listed

As of June 30, 2014, our outstanding capital stock consists of 1,260,140,508 shares of common stock, Ps. 0.1 face value per share.

Our common stock has one vote per share. All of the shares of our common stock are validly issued, fully paid and non assessable.

Price history of our stock

Our common shares are listed and traded on the BASE under the denomination “APSA”. Each common share listed on the BASE represents 10 shares of common stock. Our shares are listed on the BASE since March 26, 1996. Each ADS represents 40 shares of common stock. ADSs in custody are listed and traded on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol “APSA”. Our ADSs were listed on the NASDAQ on November 15, 2000, and they were issued by the Bank of New York Mellon acting as depository of the ADSs. The following chart shows, for the period indicated, the maximum and minimum closing listed prices of our common shares on the BASE and of our ADSs on the NASDAQ.

 
Bolsa de Comercio de Buenos Aires
 
NASDAQ
       
   
  
Ps. Per 10 shares
  
   
US$ Per ADS
   
 
Share Volume
  
  High
  
Low
  
 ADS Volume
 
High
  
Low
 
Fiscal Year 2009
 
  
 
  
 
  
     
  
       
1st Quarter
5,462
  
10.70
  
9.00
  
12,908
  
14.00
  
8.00
2nd Quarter
39,982
  
10.40
  
6.25
  
38,315
  
9.79
  
3.96
3rd Quarter
11,093
  
9.90
  
8.80
  
39,821
  
5.98
  
2.99
4th Quarter
34,990
  
9.70
  
9.00
  
10,165
  
5.95
  
4.10
Annual
91,527
  
10.70
  
6.25
  
101,209
  
14.00
  
2.99
Fiscal Year 2010
 
  
 
  
 
  
     
  
 
1st Quarter
53,033
  
6.30
  
4.25
  
15,667
  
6.60
  
5.30
2nd Quarter
39,982
  
10.40
  
6.25
  
68,980
  
10.49
  
5.50
3rd Quarter
36,182
  
9.90
  
8.50
  
35,397
  
10.83
  
8.31
4th Quarter
55,535
  
9.70
  
8.50
  
55,931
  
11.00
  
8.50
Annual
184,732
  
10.40
  
4.25
  
175,975
  
11.00
  
5.30
Fiscal Year 2011
 
  
 
  
 
  
     
  
 
1st Quarter
108,416
  
9.70
  
8.50
  
46,601
  
10.94
  
8.50
2nd Quarter
149,126
  
16.50
  
9.70
  
235,469
  
18.00
  
10.02
3rd Quarter
60,019
  
17.50
  
13.80
  
86,673
  
17.20
  
13.25
4th Quarter
167,940
  
26.40
  
14.20
  
264,212
  
24.20
  
13.40
Annual
485,501
  
26.40
  
8.50
  
632,955
  
24.20
  
8.50
Fiscal Year 2012
 
  
 
  
 
  
     
  
 
1st Quarter
18,037
 
23.00
 
17.50
 
248,393
 
22.77
 
14.20
2nd Quarter
39,489
 
19.00
 
14.10
 
266,017
 
17.39
 
12.30
3rd Quarter
22,318
 
25.00
 
16.90
 
168,934
 
20.98
 
13.25
4th Quarter
63,243
 
23.00
 
17.00
 
318,674
 
18.55
 
10.42
Annual
143,087
 
25.00
 
14.10
 
 1,002,018
 
22.77
 
10.42
Fiscal Year 2013
 
  
 
  
 
  
     
  
 
1st Quarter
5,871
 
22.50
 
20.00
 
99,866
 
15.74
 
12.15
2nd Quarter
90,077
 
28.00
 
22.55
 
188,528
 
17.00
 
15.00
3rd Quarter
17,519
 
34.00
 
27.50
 
156,742
 
17.73
 
13.78
4th Quarter
11,772
 
34.00
 
30.00
 
127,352
 
16.50
 
13.68
Annual
125,239
 
34.00
 
20.00
 
572,488
 
17.73
 
12.15
Fiscal Year 2014
                     
1st Quarter
11,197
 
41.00
 
31.50
 
102,359
 
19.27
 
15.78
2nd Quarter
12,974
 
55.00
 
45.00
 
175,356
 
23.40
 
18.85
3rd Quarter
18,962
 
54.00
 
41.00
 
141,499
 
23.03
 
15.30
4th Quarter
9,884
 
53.00
 
41.20
 
110,745
 
22.52
 
17.40
Annual
53,017
 
55.00
 
31.50
 
529,959
 
23.40
 
15.30
Fiscal Year 2015
                     
1st Quarter
17,546
 
80.00
 
47.50
 
80,099
 
23.00
 
19.75
July 2014
1,003
 
54.00
 
47.50
 
41,690
 
22.80
 
20.22
August 2014
8,460
 
60.50
 
48.00
 
16,856
 
22.29
 
19.75
September 2014
8,083
 
80.00
 
59.70
 
21,553
 
23.00
 
19.93
As of October 27, 2014
15,244
 
77.00
 
62.00
 
17,286
 
22.25
 
17.95

 Source: Bloomberg

Due to the aggregate ownership of approximately 95.7% as of June 30, 2014 by our principal shareholder, the liquidity of our common shares is restricted and may frequently cause our stock not to be traded daily.
 
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 B. Plan of Distribution
 
This section is not applicable.
 
C. Markets
 
Argentine Securities Markets
 
In December 2012 the Argentine government has enacted a new Capital Markets Law, which sets out the rules to govern capital markets, its players, and the securities traded therein subject to the CNV regulation and monitoring.

On September 5, 2013, the CNV has enacted the Rules of the CNV, by virtue of which it regulates the new provisions of the Capital Markets Law for issuers of securities, in regard to the initial public offering and reporting duties.

Almost all the provisions of the former Executive branch Decree No. 677/2011 (the “Transparency Decree”) have been incorporated in the Capital Markets Law and in the Rules of the CNV. The Capital Markets Law provides rules and provisions guided by the following goals and principles:

 
·  
Promoting the participation of small investors, union associations, industry groups and trade associations, professional associations and all public savings entities in the capital market, particularly encouraging mechanisms designed to promote domestic savings and channel such funds towards the development of production;
 
·  
Strengthening mechanisms for the protection of and prevention of abuses against small investors for the protection of consumers’ rights;
 
·  
Promoting access of small and medium-sized companies to the capital market;
 
·  
Fostering the creation of a federally integrated capital market through mechanisms designed to achieve an interconnection of computer systems from different trading markets, with the use of state-of-the-art technology;
 
·  
Encouraging simpler trading procedures available to users to attain greater liquidity and competitiveness in order to provide the most favorable conditions for the implementation of transactions.

 
The CNV is a self-administered agency of the Argentine Government with jurisdiction covering the territory of Argentina, governed by the provisions contained in Capital Market Law, and the Rules of the CNV among other related statutory regulations. The relationship of the CNV and the Argentine Executive is maintained through the Ministerio de Economía y Finanzas Públicas (Ministry of Economy and Public Finance), which shall hear any appeals filed against decisions made by the CNV, notwithstanding any other legal actions and remedies contemplated in the Capital Markets Law.
 
The CNV supervises and regulates the authorized markets in which the securities and the collective investment products are traded, the corporations authorized in the public offer regime, and all the other players authorized to operate in the public offer regime, as the registered agents, the trading agents, the financial advisors, the underwriters and distributors, the brokers, the settlement and clearing agents, the managers of collective investment products, the custodians of collective investment products, the collective depositories, and the risk rating agencies, among others. Argentine institutional investors and insurance companies are regulated by separate government agencies, whereas financial institutions are regulated mainly by the Argentine Central Bank.
 
 Before offering securities to the public in Argentina, an issuer must meet certain requirements established by the CNV with regard to the issuer’s assets, operating history and management. Only securities approved for a public offering by the CNV may be listed on a stock exchange. However, CNV approval does not imply any kind of certification as to the quality of the securities or the solvency of the issuer, even though issuers of listed securities are required to file unaudited quarterly financial statements and audited annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS, as issued by the IASB (excluding financial institutions under the supervision of the Argentine Central Bank, insurance companies under the supervision of the Insurance Superintendence and medium and small enterprises) and various other periodic reports with the CNV and the stock exchange on which their securities are listed, as well as to report to the CNV and the relevant stock exchange any event related to the issuer and its shareholders that may affect materially the value of the securities traded.
 
In Argentina, debt and equity securities traded on an exchange must, unless otherwise instructed by their shareholders, be deposited with a Central Securities Depository, in Argentina. Currently the only depositary authorized to act in accordance with the Capital Market Law and Rules of the CNV is Caja de Valores S.A. a corporation owned by the BASE, the Mercado de Valores de Buenos Aires (the “MERVAL”) and certain provincial exchange, and provides central depositary facilities, as well as acting as a clearinghouse for securities trading and as a transfer and paying agent for securities transactions.
 
Before the enactment of the Capital Markets Law and the Rules of the CNV there were 12 securities exchanges in Argentina, which were located in the City of Buenos Aires, Bahía Blanca, Chaco, Corrientes, Córdoba, La Plata, La Rioja, Mendoza, Rosario, Salta, Santa Fe, and Tucumán. Six of these exchanges (the BASE, Rosario, Córdoba, La Rioja, Mendoza, and Santa Fe) had affiliated stock markets in accordance with the requirements of Law No. 17,811 which was derogated by the Capital Markets Law.
 
Pursuant to the Capital Markets Law, the CNV has authorized 9 stock markets since September 2014, which are: Mercado Abierto Electrónico S.A. (“MAE”), Mercado a Término de Buenos Aires S.A., Mercado a Término de Rosario S.A., Mercado de Valores de Buenos Aires S.A., Mercado de Valores de Córdoba S.A., Mercado de Valores de Mendoza S.A., Mercado de Valores de Rosario S.A., Mercado de Valores del Litoral S.A. and Mercado Federal de Valores S.A.
 
The principal exchange for the Argentine securities market under the previous legislation was the BASE. Under the new Capital Markets Law the BASE has been authorized to operate as qualified entity, under the appointment of the MERVAL. As a result of the foregoing, we estimate that the MERVAL will be the principal exchange market in Argentina in which the securities will be listed.
 
The MERVAL is a corporation consisting of 134 shareholders who used to be the sole and exclusive individuals or entities authorized to trade in the BASE, either as principals or agents, before Law. 26,831 became into force. Since then, all agents registered and authorized to act as intermediaries by the CNV will be able to trade in any securities exchange, including the BASE as long as they obtain a membership of such stock exchange, not applying any longer the requirements to be a shareholder of such stock exchange.
 
The securities that may be listed on the MERVAL are: stocks, corporate bonds, convertible corporate bonds, close-ended investment funds, financial trust, indexes, derivatives and public bonds. The MERVAL is legally qualified for admission, suspension, and delisting of securities according to its own rules approved by the CNV. Furthermore, the MERVAL works very closely with the CNV in surveillance activities.
 
Another relevant exchange of the securities market in Argentina is the MAE, which was recently authorized to operate by the CNV under the new regulations of the Capital Markets Law. The MAE works as an electronic platform to process Over the Counter transactions. It is an electronic exchange where both government securities and corporate bonds are traded through spot and forward contracts.
 
MAE brokers/dealers members, include national banks, provincial banks, municipal banks, private national banks, foreign banks, cooperative banks, financial institutions, foreign exchange entities and pure brokers/dealers (exclusively engaged in brokerage activities). Both Argentine or foreign capital banks and financial institutions may be the MAE’s brokers/dealers. Securities to be traded must be registered with the pertinent supervising authorities and may be traded in the MAE, in other exchanges or in both of them concurrently.
 

Argentina’s equity markets have historically been composed of individual investors, though in recent years there has been an increase in the level of investment by banks and insurance companies in these markets; however, Argentine mutual funds (fondos comunes de inversión) continue to have very low participation.
 
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Information regarding the BASE
   
As of June 30,
 
   
2014
   
2013
 
Market capitalization (Ps. billion)
    3,957       2,464  
Average daily trading volume (1) (Ps. million)
    200.5       43.9  
Number of listed companies
    104       106  

(1)  
During the month of June of 2013 and 2014, respectively.
 
Although companies may list all of their capital stock on the BASE, in many cases a controlling block is retained by the principal shareholders resulting in only a relatively small percentage of many companies’ stock being available for active trading by the public on the BASE. As of June 30, 2014, approximately 104 companies had equity securities listed on the BASE.
 
The Argentine securities markets are substantially more volatile than the securities markets in the United States and certain other developed countries. The MERVAL experienced a 29.22% decrease in 2011, a 15.9% increase in 2012, a 4.27% increase in 2013, a 52.9% accumulated increase in the first six months of 2014 . In order to control price volatility, the MERVAL operates a system pursuant to which the negotiation of a particular stock or debt security is suspended for a 15 minute period when the price of the security registers a variation on its price between 10% and 15% and between 15% and 20%. Any additional 5% variation on the price of the security after that results in additional 10 minute successive suspension periods.
 
NASDAQ Stock Market
 

Our ADSs are listed and traded in the NASDAQ Global Market under the trading symbol “APSA”.

D. Selling Shareholders
 
This section is not applicable.
 
E. Dilution
 
This section is not applicable.
 
 
F. Expenses of the Issue
 
This section is not applicable.
 
ITEM 10.
Additional Information
 
A. Share Capital
 
This section is not applicable.
 
B. Memorandum and Articles of Association
 
Our corporate purpose
 
Our legal name is “Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)”. We were organized and incorporated on August 29, 1889 under Argentine law as a stock corporation (Sociedad Anónima). Our by-laws were registered in the public registry of commerce of the city of Buenos Aires, currently named the Superintendence of Corporations (Inspección General de Justicia) on February 27, 1976 under number 323, on page 6, book 85 of the stock corporations volume. Pursuant to our bylaws, our term of duration expires on August 28, 2087. Article 4 of our bylaws defines our corporate purpose as follows:
 
 
 
 
Invest, develop and operate real estate, and specially shopping centers;
 
 
 
Invest, develop and operate personal property, and specially securities;
 
 
 
Manage real or personal property, whether owned by us or by third parties;
 
 
 
Build, recycle or repair real property whether owned by us or by third parties;
 
 
 
Advise third parties with respect to the aforementioned activities;
 
 
 
Fund projects, undertakings, works and/or real estate transactions of third parties.
 
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Board of Directors
 
Voting of proposals in which Directors have material interest

Capital Markets Law establishes in Section 78, that the directors, and members of the supervisory committee of those companies whose securities are publicly offered, shall act in a loyal and diligent manner when exercising their functions. In that sense the aforementioned persons must follow the following rules:

·  
shall not be allowed to make use of any corporate assets or confidential information for his/her own private purposes;
·  
shall not be allowed to profit or permit a third party to profit, whether by an action or an omission to act, from any business opportunities available to the company;
·  
shall be required to exercise any powers conferred to them solely for the purposes for which they were conferred under the law or the corporate bylaws or by a shareholders’ meeting or the board of directors;
·  
shall be required to meticulously ensure that no conflict of interest, whether direct or indirect, shall under any circumstances arise between his/her actions and the company’s interests.

In case of doubt as to a director’s compliance with his/her duty of loyalty, the burden of proof shall be borne by such person.

The Argentine Corporations Law No. 19,550 establishes in Section 271 that directors may enter into agreements with the company, that concern the business in which the company engages, always provided that they are entered into under market conditions. The agreements that do not fulfill the requirements mentioned above may only be executed with the prior approval of the board of directors.

Furthermore, the Capital Markets Law (as defined below) in Section 72 states for companies authorized in the public offer regime, that any acts performed or contracts executed between the company and a related party and involving a significant amount shall be performed or executed pursuant to the procedure set forth below:

a)  
A “related party” shall mean any of the following persons with respect to the issuer:

i)  
Directors, members of the supervisory body or surveillance committee, as well as chief executive officers or special managers of the issuing company appointed under section 270 of Argentine Companies Law 19,550;
ii)  
Natural persons or legal entities controlling or holding a substantial interest, as determined by the CNV, in the capital stock of the issuer or the issuer’s controlling entity; 
iii)  
Any other company under the common control of the same controlling entity;
iv)  
 The ascendants, descendants, spouses or siblings of any of the natural persons referred to in paragraphs i) and ii) above;
v)  
 Companies in which any of the persons referred to in paragraphs i) to iv) above hold a significant direct or indirect interest. Provided none of the circumstances described above is present, a subsidiary of the issuer shall not be deemed a “related party”.

b)  
 A “significant amount” shall be deemed involved in an act or contract when such amount exceeds 1% of the company’s shareholders’ equity as shown in the most recently approved balance sheet.

The board of directors or any members thereof shall request the audit committee to state whether in its opinion the terms of a transaction may be reasonably deemed adapted to regular and usual market conditions. The audit committee shall issue its pronouncement within 5 business days.

Notwithstanding the above inquiry from the audit committee, a resolution may be adopted by the company on the basis of a report from 2 independent evaluation companies, which shall express their opinion on the same matter and other terms of the transaction.

Nevertheless that, Section 272 of the Corporations Law provides that when a director has an opposite interest to the one of the company, he or she should notify that situation to the board of directors and the supervisory committee and abstain to vote in that respect. The violation of this provision results in the director being jointly and severally unlimitedly liable.

Approval of compensation of Directors and Supervisory Committee
 
Our bylaws do not establish the compensation to be paid to members of the Board of Directors and the supervisory committee, and therefore pursuant to Section 261 of the Corporations Law, it should be approved by the majority of shareholders. The maximum amount that may be paid as compensation to members of the Board of Directors and the supervisory committee should not exceed 25% of the realized and net earnings of the company and 5% when there is no distribution of dividends. If the company does not distribute the total earnings, the amount of the compensation should be proportional to that distribution and within the mentioned limits. These limits may only be surpassed by express approval of majority of the shareholders.
 
Borrowing powers of Directors
 
Our bylaws establish, in Section 17, that the board of directors has full and broad powers to organize, manage and direct us, aimed at fulfilling the corporate purpose.
In case one of our directors borrowed from us, the matter would be subject to the requirements described above for transactions in which directors have material interest.

Retirement of Directors and ownership of common shares requirement
 
Our bylaws do not establish any requirements or provisions regarding age limits for directors’ retirement nor do they require ownership of a certain number of common shares in order to be eligible for appointment as director.

Meetings of the Board of Directors
 
The Board of Directors can celebrate their meetings using teleconference technology. An absolute majority of the directors will constitute the quorum. Only the directors physically present at the time and those using teleconference technologies will be taken into consideration for the quorum. The resolutions of the Board of Directors will be passed by the vote of the majority present at the meeting.

Rights, preferences and restrictions attaching to the common shares
 
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Dividend rights

The Corporations Law establishes that the distribution and payment of dividends to shareholders is valid only if they result from realized and net earnings of the company pursuant to an annual financial statements approved by the shareholders. The approval, amount and payment of dividends is subject to the approval of our annual ordinary shareholders meeting of the company. That approval requires the affirmative vote of the majority of the present votes with right to vote at the meeting.
 
Pursuant to the Corporations Law and Section 28 of our bylaws, liquid and realized profits of each fiscal year shall be distributed as follows:
 
 
 
allocate 5% of such net profits to legal reserve, until the amount of such reserve equals 20% of the capital stock;
 
 
 
the sum established by the shareholders’ meeting as remuneration of the of Directors and the supervisory committee;
 
 
 
dividends, additional dividends to preferred shares if any, or to optional reserve funds or contingency reserves or to a new account, or for whatever purpose the shareholders’ meeting determines.
 
Dividends are paid pro rata according to the interests held by shareholders within thirty days after approval and the right to collection expires upon the expiration of a term of three years since they were made available to shareholders.
 
The shareholders’ meeting may authorize payment of dividends on a quarterly basis provided no applicable regulations are violated. In that case, all and each of the members of the Board of Directors and the supervisory committee will be jointly and severally liable for the refund of those dividends if, as of the end of the respective fiscal year, the realized and net earnings of the company are not sufficient to allow the payment of dividends.
 
Voting rights and Staggered Elections
 
Our stock capital is composed by book-entry common shares with face value of Ps. 0.1 per share and entitled to one vote each.
 
 
 
All directors and alternate directors are elected for a three-year term.
 
 
 
Our bylaws do not establish staggered elections.
 
Rights to share in our profits
 
The holders of our common shares have the right to participate in our net and realized profits on a pro rata basis of their respective interests.
 
Surplus rights to share in the event of liquidation
 
Section 29 of our bylaws determine that, in the event of liquidation, dissolution or winding-up, our assets (i) will be applied to satisfy liabilities and (ii) will be proportionally distributed among holders of preferred stock if there are any and in accordance with the terms of the preferred stock. If any surplus remains, the holders of common shares are entitled to receive and share on a pro rata basis in all net assets remaining for distribution.
 
Procedure to change the rights of stockholders
 
The rights of stockholders are established in the Corporations Law and in the bylaws. The rights of shareholders provided for by the Corporations Law may not be diminished by the bylaws. Section 235 of the Law of Corporations No. 19,550 establishes that the amendment of the bylaws should be approved by shareholders in an extraordinary shareholders meeting.
 
 Ordinary and extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting
 
General
 
Shareholders’ meetings may be ordinary or extraordinary. We are required to hold an ordinary shareholders’ meeting within four months of the close of each fiscal year to approve our financial statements, the allocation of net income for the fiscal year, the approval of the reports of the Board of Directors and the audit committee and the election and remuneration of directors and members of the audit committee. Other matters which may be considered at an ordinary meeting include the responsibility of directors and members of the audit committee, capital increases and the issuance of certain corporate bonds. Extraordinary shareholders’ meetings may be called at any time to consider matters beyond the scope of an ordinary meeting, including amendment of the bylaws, issuance of debentures, early dissolution, merger, spin-off, reduction of capital stock and redemption of shares, changing the limiting or extending the shareholders liability by changing our corporate legal status and limitation of shareholders preemptive rights.

 
Notices
 
Notice of shareholders’ meetings must be published for five days in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Argentina, in an Argentine newspaper of wide circulation and in the publications of Argentine exchanges or securities markets in which our common shares are traded, at least ten days prior to the date on which the meeting is to be held as per Argentine Corporation Law, and at least 20 days prior to the meeting as per Capital Markets Law. The notice must include information regarding the type of meeting to be held, the date, time and place of the meeting and the agenda. If there is no quorum at the meeting, notice for a meeting on second call must be published for three days, at least eight days before the date of the second meeting, and must be held within 30 days of the date for which the first meeting was called. The first call and second call notices may be sent simultaneously in order for the meeting on second call to be held on the same day as the meeting on first call, but only in the case of ordinary shareholders’ meetings. Shareholders’ meetings may be validly held without notice if all common shares of our outstanding capital stock are present and resolutions are adopted by unanimous vote.
 
The Board of Directors will determine appropriate publications for notice outside Argentina in accordance with requirements of jurisdictions and exchanges where our common shares are traded.
Quorum and Voting Requirements
 
 
The quorum for ordinary meetings of shareholders on first call is a majority of the common shares entitled to vote, and action may be taken by the affirmative vote of an absolute majority of the common shares present that are entitled to vote on such action. If a quorum is not available, a second call meeting may be held at which action may be taken by the holders of an absolute majority of the common shares present, regardless of the number of such common shares. The quorum for an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting on first call is sixty percent of the common shares entitled to vote, and if such quorum is not available, a second call meeting may be held, for which there are no quorum requirements.
 
Action may be taken at extraordinary shareholders’ meetings by the affirmative vote of an absolute majority of common shares present that are entitled to vote on such action, except that the approval of a majority of common shares with voting rights, without application of multiple votes, is required in both first and second call for: (i) the transfer of our domicile outside Argentina, (ii) a fundamental change of the corporate purpose set forth in the bylaws, (iii) our anticipated dissolution, (iv) the total or partial repayment of capital, (v) a merger of our company, if we are not the surviving entity, (vi) a spin-off of our company, or (vii) changing our corporate legal status.
 
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Shareholders’ meetings may be called by the Board of Directors or the members of the statutory audit committee whenever required by law or whenever they deem it necessary. Also, the board or the members of the statutory audit committee are required to call shareholders’ meetings upon the request of shareholders representing an aggregate of at least five percent of our outstanding capital stock. If the board or the statutory audit committee fails to call a meeting following this request, a meeting may be ordered by the CNV or by the courts. In order to attend a meeting, a shareholder must deposit with us a certificate of book-entry shares registered in his name and issued by Caja de Valores at least three business days prior to the date on which the meeting is to be held. A shareholder may be represented by proxy. Proxies may not be granted to directors, members of the audit committee or officers or employees of our company.
 
Limitations to own securities
 
There are no legal limitations to own securities or exercise voting rights for residents, non-resident or foreign shareholders.
 
Ownership threshold above which ownership should be disclosed
 
The Rules of the CNV require that transactions, which cause a person’s holdings of capital stock of a registered Argentine company, to equal or exceed 5% of the voting power, should be immediately notified to the CNV. Thereafter, every change in the holdings that represents a multiple of 5% of the voting power should also be notified.
 
Directors, senior managers, executive officers, members of the supervisory committee, and controlling shareholders of an Argentine company whose securities are publicly offered, should notify the CNV on a monthly basis, of their beneficial ownership of common shares, debt securities, and call and put options related to securities of such companies and their controlling, controlled or affiliated companies.
 
Furthermore, the CNV must be immediately notified of transactions which cause a person’s holdings of capital stock of an Argentine company whose securities are publicly offered to equal or exceed 5% of the voting power and every change in the holdings that represents a multiple of 5% of the voting power. Holders of more than 50% of the common shares or who otherwise control decision making in shareholders’ meetings, as well as directors, officers and members of the supervisory committee must provide the CNV with annual reports of their holdings in the capital stock of such companies and monthly reports of any change in their holdings.
 
Amendment to the by-laws
 
On the shareholders’ meeting held on October 25, 2007, our shareholders decided to amend the following sections of the by-laws: (i) Section Twelve in order to adapt the performance bonds granted by directors to current rules and regulations, and (ii) Section Fifteen in order to incorporate the possibility of holding remote board meetings pursuant to the provisions of section 65 of Decree 677/01. Such amendment is attached here to as Exhibit 1.2.
 
On the shareholders’ meeting held on October 31, 2012, our shareholders decided to amend the following sections of the by-laws: (i) Section Sixteen in order to allow the Board of Directors to celebrate their meetings using teleconference technology. An absolute majority of the directors will constitute the quorum. Only the directors physically present at the time and those using teleconference technologies will be taken into consideration for the quorum. The resolutions of the Board of Directors will be passed by the vote of the majority present at the meeting. Such amendment is attached here to as Exhibit 1.3.
 
C. Material Contracts
 
We have not entered into any material contracts outside the ordinary course of business other than those contracts described in the Related Party Transactions and Our Indebtedness Sections contained in this annual report.
 
D. Exchange Controls
 
Foreign Currency Regulation

All transactions involving the purchase and sale of foreign currency must be settled through the single free exchange market (Mercado Único Libre de Cambios, or “MULC”) where the Argentine Central Bank supervises the purchase and sale of foreign currency. Under Executive Branch Decree No. 260/2002, the Argentine government set up an exchange market through which all foreign currency exchange transactions are made. Such transactions are subject to the regulations and requirements imposed by the Argentine Central Bank. Under Communication “A” 3471, as amended, the Argentine Central Bank established certain restrictions and requirements applicable to foreign currency exchange transactions. If such restrictions and requirements are not met, criminal penalties shall be applied.

Outflow and Inflow of Capital

Inflow of capital

Under Argentine Foreign Investment Law No. 21,382, as amended, and the wording restated under Executive Branch Decree No. 1853/1993, the purchase of stock of an Argentine company by an individual or legal entity domiciled abroad or by an Argentine “foreign capital” company (as defined under the Foreign Investment Law) represents a foreign investment.

Under Executive Branch Decree No. 616/2005, as amended, the Argentine government imposed certain restrictions on the inflow and outflow of foreign currency into and from the Argentine exchange market, including that inflowing new indebtedness and debt renewals by persons domiciled abroad must be agreed and cancelled within periods not shorter than 365 calendar days, irrespective of the method of payment. Additionally, such debt may not be prepaid before the lapse of such period. Such restrictions do not apply to (i) foreign trade financing, or (ii) primary public offering of equity or debt instruments issued under the public offering procedure and listed on self-regulated markets.

Pursuant to Communication “A” 4359, as amended, which regulated the Executive Branch Decree N° 616/2005, a registered, non-transferable and non-interest bearing deposit must be kept in Argentina for a period of 365 calendar days, in an amount equal to 30% of any inflow of funds into the domestic exchange market arising from (i) foreign debt (excluding foreign trade); and (ii) purchase of interests in Argentine companies that are not listed on self-regulated markets, except for direct investments and other transactions that may result in the inflow of foreign currency, or in indebtedness of a resident towards a nonresident. However, primary debt offerings by means of public offerings which are listed on a self-regulated market are exempted from such requirements. The mandatory deposit must be made in US dollars and held in Argentine financial institutions and it may not be used to guarantee or as collateral of any type of credit transactions.
 
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Communication “A” 4377, amended by Communication “A” 4762, 4933 and 5532, exempted from keeping the 30% mandatory deposit the following transactions:

i) Inflows of funds made by Multilateral and Bilateral Credit Agencies, either directly or through their related agencies.

ii) Financial indebtedness with non-resident financial or private sector, to the extent the funds, net of taxes and expenses, are applied to the purchase of foreign currency for the payment of external debt services or the formation of long-term assets.

iii) Any other financial indebtedness with non-resident financial or private sector, to the extend the inflows had been incurred and repaid in an average term no less than two years, including principal and interests and, to the extent, the funds are applied to investment in non financial assets by the private sector.

iv) Foreign currency settlements by Argentine residents derived from foreign currency loans granted by local financial institutions.

v) Direct investment contributions in local companies (pursuant to Communication “A” 4237 which defines “direct investment” as the participation in the capital stock which must be no less than 10%) and sale of interests in the capital stock of local companies to direct investors.
 
 
With respect to item v), there are some requirements aiming to comply with the accurate capitalization of the direct investment contribution regarding the actual capitalization and registration of the contribution with the Public Registry of Commerce in a term of 540 calendar days, otherwise, the mandatory deposit shall be made within 10 calendar days. This term shall be considered as from the date in which the local company resolves not to accept the contribution and/or the rejection and/or suspension thereof. Regarding the sale of interest in the capital stock of a local company by a direct investor, it shall be required the filing of the sale and purchase agreement or the public offer of acquisition, as the case may be. Within 20 business days of the settlement of the transaction through the MULC, it shall be required the filing of the registration of the amendment to the by-laws with the Public Registry of Commerce or a legalized copy of the Ledger Book, depending on the type of company (corporation or limited liability company).

Additionally, Communication “A” 4901, dated February 5, 2009, exempts from the obligation to keep such mandatory deposit in the case of inflows into the exchange market made by nonresidents, when the Pesos resulting from the settlement of the foreign currency are applied within the following ten business days to any of the purposes set forth by the classification of current transactions in international accounts, namely: a) discharge of advance payments or liabilities for income and personal asset taxes payable by individuals who are regarded as residents from a tax standpoint; b) payment by nonresidents of contributions to the social security system or payments to employee-owned or prepaid healthcare systems; c) payment of other taxes which, given their nature, are borne by nonresidents in their capacity as taxpayers, and always provided that such payment does not entitle the nonresident to claims vis-à-vis the tax authorities or third parties; and d) other rates and services supplied by residents. In addition, such exemption on mandatory deposits, subject to certain additional requirements, is also applicable to funds remitted from abroad by nonresident companies on behalf of employees from international corporate groups who are temporarily abroad, to local companies responsible for the settlement of taxes and for making the relevant payments.

As result of the enactment of Communication “A” 5604 dated on October 8, 2014, direct investments made by non residents to local companies, shall be maintained in local account in foreign currency from October 9 until December 30, 2014 to the extent such funds comply with the provisions set forth in item 2.7. of Communication “A” 5526 as it is mentioned below.

Obligation for the settlement of funds through the MULC.

General rules. Exports.

Pursuant to Executive Decree No. 1606/2011 any foreign currency derived from foreign trade must be settled through the MULC.

Pursuant to Communication “A” 5300, as amended, within 15 business days as of the date of the disbursement of the funds abroad, corresponding to the payment of exportation of goods, advance payments of exports and pre financing loans for exports, such funds must be settled through the MULC. In all cases, the due date for the settlement of the funds derived from exports shall be the shortest time between 15 business day and the date applicable to the specific good according to the current rules. Such funds shall be credited in a local bank account duly opened in favor of the client.

In connection with the funds which were disbursed in bank accounts abroad, for the same concept referred to in the paragraph above, the due date for the transfer of such funds to a representative account of a local bank entity is 10 business days.

According to several regulations enacted by Argentine Central Bank, it is allowed the application of payment for exports abroad for the cancellations of exporter’s debt in the following cases:

a. advance payments and prefinancing loans for exports.
 
b. financing of local new investment projects for the increase of production of exportable goods or importation substitutes, among others.
 
c. other financial indebtedness for bonds offering abroad and financial loans granted by foreign banks.
 
d. financial indebtedness with local financial entities to the extent the term (no less than 10 years), an average term (no less than 5 years) and interest rate (up to a 100 b.p. over labor 180 days) has been accomplished.
 
Services
 
Communication “A” 5264 set forth that the payments in foreign currency received by residents for the export of services and payment of losses for insurance policies hired with non residents under the applicable rules must be settled through the MULC within fifteen business days as of its collection abroad or locally or its deposit in foreign bank accounts.

Such funds are exempted to be settled through the MULC to the extent such exemption is actually contemplated in the foreign exchange regulations and such amounts are applied for the cancellation of foreign financial indebtedness.

Outflow of capital, including the availability of cash or cash equivalents

Exchange Transactions Inquiry Program

On October 28, 2011, the Federal Administration of Public Revenues (Administración Federal de Ingresos Públicos, “AFIP”) established an Exchange Transactions Inquiry Program (“Inquiry Program”) through which the entities authorized by the Central Bank to deal in foreign exchange must inquire and register through an IT system the total peso amount of each exchange transaction at the moment it is closed.

All foreign exchange sale transactions, whether involving foreign currency or banknotes, irrespective of their purpose or allocation, are subject to this inquiry and registration system, which determines whether transactions are “Validated” or “Inconsistent”.
 
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Pursuant to Communication “A” 5239, later replaced by Communication “A” 5245, in the case of sales of foreign exchange (foreign currency or banknotes) for the formation of off-shore assets by residents without the obligation of subsequently allocating it to specific purpose, entities authorized to deal in foreign exchange may only allow transactions through the MULC by those clients who have obtained the validation and who comply with the rest of the requirements set forth in the applicable foreign exchange regulations. The following are exempted from the Inquiry Program, among others: a) international agencies and institutions that act as official export credit agencies, diplomatic and consular offices, bilateral agencies established under International Treaties; and b) local governments.

Sales of foreign exchange other than for the formation of off-shore assets by residents without a specific purpose are also exempted from the Inquiry Program, although, the financial entities must verify that the other requirements established by the MULC are accomplished.

On December 20, 2012, Resolution No.3421 replaced Resolution No.3356, both enacted by AFIP. The latest one sets forth an unified registration system to be fulfilled for the access to the foreign exchange market, in particular for the outflow of funds made by residents or non residents, in whichever purpose or destiny. Such resolution is related with Communications “A” 5245.

Financial Indebtedness

In accordance with Communication “A” 5265, as amended by Communication “A” 5604 (as of July 10, 2014) the transactions arising from financial indebtedness of the financial sector, private non-financial sector and local governments must be settled in the foreign exchange market.

The provisions reach indebtedness with bonds, financial loans and any other transaction by which a disbursement of funds from a non-resident had been carried out. The obligation of settlement through the MULC shall be conducted within 30 calendar days as from the date of the disbursement abroad and the transfer shall be deposited in a local bank account.

Any new financial indebtedness paid through the MULC and any debt renewal with financial non-residents and private non-residents shall be settled, maintained and renewed for at least 365 calendar days as from the date of the disbursement, and they may not be prepaid before such term, whatever the manner of the cancellation of the obligation with the creditor had been agreed and independently of whether said cancellation is channeled through the MULC or not.

The primary issuance of publicly securities traded in self regulated markets is exempted of the foregoing provisions.

On October 8, 2014, the Argentine Central Bank issued Communication “A” 5643 through which the conditions established in item 2.7. of the Communication “A” 5526 related to the purchase of foreign currency for the formation of off-shore assets by residents, shall be applied to the financial indebtedness from October 9, 2014 until December 30, 2014. The inflow of funds through this channel shall be subject to provisions set forth in Decree 616/2005, meaning that mandatory deposit of 30% shall apply. Nevertheless, it shall be considered the final destination of the funds that are exempted from such mandatory deposit (i.e. financial indebtedness with non-resident financial or private sector, to the extend the inflows had been incurred and repaid in an average term no less than two years, including principal and interests and, to the extent, the funds are applied to investment in non financial assets by the private sector). By this regulation, the funds may be maintained in local account in foreign currency during the term authorized thereof.

Formation of off-shore assets by residents with and without subsequent allocation to specific purposes

On January 27, 2014, the Argentine Central Bank enacted Communication “A” 5526 which abrogated item II of Communication “A” 5318 (as of July 5, 2012) rule that, in turn, had suspended item 4.2. of Communication “A” 5236 (as of October 27, 2011) related to the purchase of foreign currency for the formation of off-shore assets by residents.. Communication “A” 5526, by entirely replacing item 4 of Communication “A” 5236 (which regulated the outflow of funds for the formation of off-shore assets for subsequent allocation without specific purposes to individuals who were Argentine residents, legal entities organized in Argentina and trust set up with contributions from the national public sector), made void the restrictions to the foreign exchange market to individuals who are residents, allowing them to purchase foreign currency as savings based on the income declared with the AFIP, prior to a validation system to be accomplished by such individuals. Additionally, the referred rule rearranged and, therefore replaced Annex to Communication “A” 5236.

On July 10, 2014, through Communication “A” 5604, the Argentine Central Bank made some additional changes to Communication “A” 5526, including the item 2.7., setting forth that new bond offerings and debt instruments issued under public offering procedure and listed on self regulated markets by local governments and /or private non-financial sector, that may be considered as external issuance, it shall be allowed the access to the foreign exchange market for the purchase of foreign currency to be deposited in local financial institutions (in a fixed term or special foreign currency account), simultaneously to the settlement of the funds received for the acquisition of such bonds or debt instruments abroad. Such permit shall be made for up to a 90% of the funds settled through the foreign exchange market and for a term of 180 calendar days. At least 80% of such funds must be applied to any future needs of net foreign currency required by the company involved. After the due date of 180 calendar days established by the Communication, the funds that had not been used, must be settled through the foreign exchange market within 10 business days. The referred funds shall not be subject to the mandatory deposit of 30% regulated by Communication “A” 4359, as amended.

Outflow of funds for payment to non-residents

According to Communication “A” 5264, amended by Communication “A” 5377 (issued on December 14, 2012) and Communication “A” 5604, there are no limits or restrictions applicable for residents who access the foreign exchange market to pay services, debts and profits to non-residents. The access to the MULC requires the filing of certain documentation by residents demonstrating the validity of transactions in which the funds are purchased for its remittance abroad.

Payment of services

As it was mentioned above, there is no restriction applicable for payments to be made to non-residents for performed services. The regulation covers all types of services without making any specifications. The financial entity shall require the filing of documentation supporting the authenticity of the transaction, the service rendered by the non-resident to the resident and the amount to be transferred abroad.

Should performed services are not related to the activities actually developed by the resident; the financial entity shall require a copy of the contract by which the payment obligation arises from and an auditor report. Such requirements intend to demonstrate the actual rendering of services to the non-resident and the existence of the debt.

Payment of rents (interest, profits and dividends)

As of January 8, 2003, Communication “A” 3859, item 3, allowed Argentine companies to transfer abroad profits and dividends related to closed financial statements certified by independent accountants without being required to obtain the prior authorization of the Central Bank. Such Communication was replaced by Communication “A” 5264, amended by Communication “A” 5377.

The payments of profits and dividends to non-residents or ADR’s is authorized, insofar such payments are made according to financial statements duly closed, audited and approved by shareholders’ meeting.

The financial entity shall verify the accomplishment of the formalities established by Communication “A” 3602, as amended, and the fulfillment of the report of direct investment ruled by Communication “A” 4237 (please see below the Reporting System).
 
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Payment of foreign financial indebtedness

Access to the exchange market is allowed for payments of principal amounts due, with the exception of the financial institutions subject to rediscounts granted by the Central Bank and which have restructured their debt with foreign creditors (Executive Branch Decree No. 739/2003 and Communication “A” 3940 of the Central Bank).

In general terms, access to MULC for payment of principal, interest and prepayment of financial indebtedness incurred by Argentine residents in the private non-financial sector and financial sector are subject to regulations set forth by Communications “A” 5265 as of January 3, 2012.

The sale of foreign currency for the payment of financial indebtedness must be made through check issued by the resident or debit to the resident local bank account. The financial entity must verify that the reporting system has been complied with in accordance with Communication “A” 3602. Additionally, the payment may only proceed if the funds disbursed remain in Argentina for at least 365 calendar days, in accordance with Executive Branch Decree N° 616/2005.

Interest payments: Pursuant to Communication “A” 5264, item 3.7., recently modified by Communication “A” 5604 on July 10, 2014 (after several amendments since its issuance), the access to the MULC for the purchase of foreign currency to pay interests for financial indebtedness may be made:

a. Up to 10 business day prior to the due date of each interest installment and to pay interest accrued within such interest period;

b. To pay interest accrued as from the date of the settlement of the disbursement through the local foreign exchange market; or

c. To pay interest accrued as from the date of the actual disbursement; provided that the funds disbursed abroad were credited in correspondent accounts of entities authorized to settle such funds through the local exchange market, within 48 hours from the date of their disbursement.

In all cases, the financial entity must verify the filing of the documents required by Communication “A” 3602 (affidavit related to the financial indebtedness) and Communication “A” 4237 (reporting of direct investment owned by non-residents) in case the creditor is part of the debtor’s economic group.

Principal Repayments and Prepayments: Pursuant to Communication “A” 5265, amended by Comnunication “A” 5604 (enacted on July 10, 2014) foreign currency necessary to pay principal on foreign indebtedness owed by the private non-financial sector may be acquired:

a. within 10 business days prior to the stated maturity of the applicable obligation; provided that the funds disbursed under such obligation have remained in Argentina for at least 365 days; or

b. with the anticipation required from an operating standpoint in order to pay to the creditor at maturity, in case of principal installments the payment of which depends on the satisfaction of specific conditions expressly contemplated in the contracts executed by and between the parties involved.

c. with an anticipation of more than 10 business day –partial or full- to the extent the disbursed funds have remained in Argentina for at least 365 and the payment is financed with the inflow of funds from abroad for capital contribution.

d. with the anticipation of more than 10 business day –partially or full- to the extent the minimum term of 365 days as of the disbursement of the funds has been accomplished and the prepayment is fully offset with the inflow through the MULC of new external financial with international entities and their agencies, official credit entities and financial entities from abroad, to the extent that such cancellation implies a condition for the new indebtedness and/or for the new bond offerings and debt instruments issued under public offering procedure and listed on self regulated markets, that may be considered as external issuance. In each case, it is a condition: (a) the average term of the new indebtedness is higher than the average term of the outstanding debt that it is prepaid considering both capital and interest, and (b) it may not imply an increase in the present value of the indebtedness for the debtor.

Direct Investment Reporting System

Direct Investments made in Argentina by nonresidents

Under Communication “A” 4237, the Argentine Central Bank established a reporting system in connection with direct investments and real estate investments made by nonresidents in Argentina and by residents abroad.

Nonresidents must comply every semester with the above mentioned reporting system if the amount of the investment in Argentina reaches or exceeds US$ 500,000. If such amount is not reached, the reporting system is optional.

Direct investments made outside Argentina by Argentine residents

Argentine residents are required to meet the reporting system set forth in Communication “A” 4237 every year if the value of their investments abroad reaches or exceeds US$1.0 million and its under US$5.0 million, and every semester if it reaches or exceeds US$ 5.0 million. If the value of such investments abroad does not reach US$1.0 million, compliance with the reporting system is optional.

Sales of foreign exchange to nonresidents

The consent of the Argentine Central Bank is not required, unless the following conditions are met:

A. evidence is given that a smaller amount of foreign currency than the one intended to be purchased previously entered through the MULC during the nonresident’s period of stay in Argentina;

B. the original foreign exchange certificate through which the foreign currency entered is produced;

C. an equivalent to US$ 5,000 per client and per period of stay in Argentina is not exceeded.

For further details regarding the exchange regulations applicable in Argentina, investors should consult their professional advisers and read the full text of Executive Branch Decree 616/2005, Resolution No. 365/2005 of the Ministry of Economy and Production and Criminal Exchange Law No. 19,359, as well as the relevant regulations and supplementary provisions. Interested parties may consult such regulations through the website of the Ministry of Economy and Public Finance (http://www.infoleg.gob.ar) or the Central Bank (http://www.bcra.gob.ar).
 
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Money Laundering

Argentine Law No. 25,246, as amended by Laws N° 26,118, 26,268 and 26,683, categorizes money laundering as a crime, which is defined as the exchange, transfer, management, sale or any other use of money or other assets obtained through a crime, by a person who did not take part in such original crime, with the potential result that such original assets (or new assets resulting from such original assets) have the appearance of having been obtained through legitimate means. In spite of the fact that there is a specific amount for the money laundering category (Ps.300,000), the crimes committed for a lower amount are also punished, but the prison sentence is reduced.

After the enactment of Law 26,683, money laundering was included in the Penal Code as an independent crime against economic and financial order and it was split from the title “Concealment” as originally disposed. Therefore, money laundering is a crime which may be prosecuted independently.
 
 
The money laundering law created the Financial Information Unit (UIF). UIF is in charge of the analysis, treatment and transmission of information to prevent and impede the money laundering originating from, among others:
 
a) Crimes related to the traffic and illegal commercialization of drugs (Law N° 23,737)
 
b) Crimes related to arms traffic (Law N° 22,415);
 
c) Crimes related to illegal association o terrorist association
 
d) Crimes committed by illegal associations organized to commit crimes for political or racial purposes;
 
e) Crimes against Public Administration
 
f) Crimes of minor’s prostitution and child pornography
 
g) Crimes related to terrorism financing
 
The UIF analyzes the information received by entities that have the obligation to report suspicious activities or operations and, as the case may be, inform the Public Ministry to carry out the investigations that may be considered relevant or necessary.

The money laundering legal framework in Argentina also assigns information and control duties to certain private sector entities, such as banks, agents, non-profits organizations, stock exchanges, insurance companies, according to the regulations of the Financial Information Unit, and for financial entities, the Argentine Central Bank. These regulations apply to many Argentine companies, including us. These obligations consist mainly of: (i) maintaining internal policies and procedures aimed at money laundering prevention and financing of terrorism, especially through the application of the policy “know your client”; (ii) reporting any suspicious activity or operation and (iii) acting according the Money Laundering Law with respect to the confidentiality of the information obtained from the clients. For that purpose, each entity involved must appoint a officer responsible for the monitoring and control under the Money Laundering Law.

On May 8, 2009, and in its capacity as obliged subject under the rules enacted by UIF, the CNV issued Resolution No. 554 which incorporated within the exchange market many provisions aimed at comply with money laundering prevention pursuant to Law No. 25,246, as amended. In that regard, such resolution established that any entity subject to the supervision of CNV could only take part in securities transactions if they were ordered by parties that were registered or domiciled in jurisdictions not included in the list of tax havens detailed in Executive Branch Decree No. 1344/98. Furthermore, the Resolution provided that securities transactions made by parties registered or domiciled in jurisdictions that are not included in such list, but that act as intermediaries of securities’ markets under the supervision of an agency similar to the CNV, were allowed only if such agency has signed a memorandum of mutual understanding with the CNV.

On February 2, 2012, Resolution No.554 was replaced by Resolution No.602 so as to adapt and complement the instructions issued by UIF applying to the entities under the supervision of CNV, including some payment modalities and control proceedings for the reception and deliver of funds to the clients, fixing amounts and instruments to be used. Moreover, such resolution updated the reference to the Executive Branch Decree which referred to tax havens (No. 1,037).

As part of a more comprehensive modification of the rules that govern the scope of supervision of CNV, derive from the enactment of Law No. 26,831, which approved a new regulatory regime for the public offer of securities, CNV issued a new re-arranged text of its rules. By Resolution No.622/2013, CNV incorporates a new chapter of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing including dispositions related to the fulfillment of duties to be complied by “Agentes de Negociación”, “Agentes de Liquidación y Compensación”, “Agentes de Distribución y Colocación” and “Agentes de Administración de Productos de Inversión Colectiva”, considered as obliged subject under the terms of sections 4, 5 and 22 of article 20 of Law No.25,246. Such agents are obliged to comply with any provision arising from Law No.25,246 and its amendments, regulations enacted by UIF, including decrees of National Executive Power with reference to the decisions adopted by the United Nations Security Council, in the fight against terrorism and to comply with the resolutions issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Religion. Furthermore, “Agentes de custodia de productos de inversión colectiva (Sociedades Depositarias de Fondos Comunes de Inversión”); “Agentes de corretaje”, “Agentes de depósito colectivo” and listed companies with respect to contribution, irrevocable contributions or indebtedness made by a shareholder or a third person to become a shareholder in the future, are also reached by the resolution.

Those subjects must send by internet (through the online application of CNV) their tax identification number. Additionally, in case of companies, it must be informed the personal data of the “Compliance Officer” (both regular and alternate).

The CNV regulations provide that the subjects under their jurisdiction, may only take action to transactions in the scope of public offering of securities, stipulated, future or optional contracts of any nature and other instruments and financial products when made or directed by registered, domiciled or domestic subjects or those who reside in dominions, jurisdictions, territories or associated states that appear included in the list of cooperating countries provided in article 2º, subsection b) of Executive Branch Decree 589/2013.

When those subjects are not included in the referred list and, in their origin jurisdictions, are only registered intermediates of an entity subject to control and supervision of a body who fulfills similar duties such as the CNV, the transactions shall only have effect provided that the body in their origin jurisdiction has signed a memorandum of understanding, cooperation and exchange of information with the CNV.

With the purpose of strengthen the requirements in order to grant the authorization to operate in the exchange market, some new requisites were established in connection with: (i) competence and capacity; (ii) moral integrity and honesty and (iii) solvency. Such requisites are subject to the appraisal of CNV and must be fulfilled by managers, directors, auditors and any other individual who perform duties or activities within the company.

Some other measures are set forth related to listed companies or their shareholders or beneficial owners who had been convicted or condemned in connection with money laundering and/or terrorist financing activities or appeared in the list published by the United Nation Security Council.
 
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E. Taxation
 
 
United States Taxation
 
 
The following summary describes the material United States federal income tax consequences of the ownership of common shares and ADSs as of the date hereof. The discussion set forth below is applicable to U.S. Holders (as defined below). Except where noted, this discussion deals only with U.S. Holders that hold the common shares or ADSs as capital assets. This summary does not represent a detailed description of the United States federal income tax consequences applicable to you if you are subject to special treatment under the United States federal income tax laws, including if you are:
 
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a bank;
 
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a dealer in securities or currencies;
 
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a financial institution;
 
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a regulated investment company;
 
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a real estate investment trust;
 
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an insurance company;
 
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a tax exempt organization;
 
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a person holding the common shares or ADSs as part of a hedging, integrated or conversion transaction, constructive sale or straddle;
 
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a trader in securities that has elected the mark-to-market method of accounting for your securities;
 
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a person liable for alternative minimum tax;
 
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a person who owns or is deemed to own 10% or more of the voting stock of our company;
 
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a partnership or other pass –through entity for United States federal income tax purposes; or
 
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a person whose “functional currency” is not the U.S. Dollar.
 
 
Furthermore, the discussion below is based upon the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and regulations, rulings and judicial decisions thereunder as of the date hereof, and such authorities may be repealed, revoked or modified so as to result in United States federal income tax consequences different from those discussed below. In addition, this summary is based, in part, upon representations made by the depositary (the “Depositary”) to us and assumes that the deposit agreement governing the ADSs, and all other related agreements, will be performed in accordance with their terms.
 
 
IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING THE PURCHASE, OWNERSHIP OR DISPOSITION OF COMMON SHARES OR ADSS YOU SHOULD CONSULT YOUR OWN TAX ADVISOR CONCERNING THE UNITED STATES FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES TO YOU AS WELL AS ANY CONSEQUENCES ARISING UNDER THE LAWS OF ANY OTHER TAXING JURISDICTION.
 
 
As used herein, the term “U.S. Holder” means a beneficial owner of common shares or ADSs that is for United States federal income tax purposes:
 
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an individual citizen or resident of the United States;
 
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a corporation created or organized in or under the laws of the United States, any state thereof or the District of Columbia;
 
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an estate the income of which is subject to United States federal income taxation regardless of its source; or
 
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a trust if it (1) is subject to the primary supervision of a court within the United States and one or more United States persons have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust or (2) has a valid election in effect under applicable United States Treasury regulations to be treated as a United States person.
 
 
If a partnership holds common shares or ADSs, the tax treatment of a partner will generally depend on the status of the partner and the activities of the partnership. If you are a partner of a partnership holding common shares or ADSs, you should consult your tax advisors.
 
 
ADSs
 
 
In general, for United States federal income tax purposes, U.S. Holders of ADSs will be treated as the owners of the underlying common shares that are represented by the ADSs. Accordingly, deposits or withdrawals of common shares by U.S. Holders for ADSs will not be subject to United States federal income tax.
 
 
Distributions on Common Shares or ADSs
 
 
Subject to the discussion under “Passive Foreign Investment Company Rules” below, the gross amount of distributions on the common shares or ADSs (including amounts withheld to reflect Argentine withholding taxes, if any) will be taxable as dividends to the extent paid out of our current and accumulated earnings and profits (as determined under United States federal income tax principles). Such income (including withheld taxes, if any) will be includable in your gross income as ordinary income on the day actually or constructively received by you, in the case of common shares, or by the Depositary, in the case of ADSs. Such dividends will not be eligible for the dividends-received deduction allowed to corporations under the Code.
 
 
With respect to non-corporate United States investors, certain dividends received from a qualified foreign corporation may be subject to reduced rates of taxation. A foreign corporation is treated as a qualified foreign corporation with respect to dividends received from that corporation on common shares (or ADSs representing such shares) that are readily tradable on an established securities market in the United States. United States Treasury Department guidance indicates that our ADSs (which are listed on the NASDAQ), but not our common shares, are readily tradable on an established securities market in the United States. Thus, we do not believe that dividends that we pay on our common shares that are not represented by ADSs currently meet the conditions required for these reduced tax rates. Non-corporate holders that do not meet a minimum holding period requirement during which they are not protected from the risk of loss or that elect to treat the dividend income as “investment income” pursuant to Section 163(d)(4) of the Code will not be eligible for the reduced rates of taxation regardless of our status as a qualified foreign corporation. In addition, the rate reduction will not apply to dividends if the recipient of a dividend is obligated to make related payments with respect to positions in substantially similar or related property. This disallowance applies even if the minimum holding period has been met.
 
 
The amount of any dividend paid in Pesos will equal the U.S. Dollar value of the Pesos received calculated by reference to the exchange rate in effect on the date the dividend is actually or constructively received by you in the case of common shares, or by the Depositary, in the case of ADSs, regardless of whether the Pesos are converted into U.S. Dollars. If the Pesos received are not converted into U.S. Dollars on the day of receipt, you will have a basis in the Pesos equal to their U.S Dollar value on the date of receipt. Any gain or loss you realize on a subsequent conversion or other disposition of the Pesos will be treated as United States source ordinary income or loss.
 
 
Subject to certain significant conditions and limitations, Argentine tax withheld from dividends, if any, may be treated as foreign income tax eligible for credit or deduction against your United States federal income tax liability. For purposes of the foreign tax credit, dividends paid on the common shares or ADSs will be treated as income from sources outside the United States and will generally constitute passive category income. Further, in certain circumstances, if you have held ADSs or common shares for less than a specified minimum period during which you are not protected from risk of loss, or are obligated to make payments related to the dividends, you will not be allowed a foreign tax credit for foreign taxes imposed on dividends paid on ADSs or common shares. The rules governing the foreign tax credit are complex. Investors are urged to consult their tax advisors regarding the availability of the foreign tax credit under their particular circumstances.
 
 
To the extent that the amount of any distribution (including amounts withheld to reflect Argentine withholding taxes, if any) exceeds our current and accumulated earnings and profits for a taxable year, as determined under United States federal income tax principles, the distribution will first be treated as a tax-free return of capital, causing a reduction in the adjusted basis of the common shares or ADSs, and the balance in excess of adjusted basis will be taxed as capital gain recognized on a sale or exchange. However, we do not expect to keep earnings and profits in accordance with United States federal income tax principles. Therefore, you should expect that a distribution will generally be treated as a dividend (as discussed above).
 
 
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Taxation of Capital Gains
 
Subject to the discussion under “Passive Foreign Investment Company Rules” below, upon the sale, exchange or other disposition of common shares or ADSs, you generally will recognize capital gain or loss equal to the difference between the U.S. Dollar value of the amount realized upon the sale, exchange or other disposition and the adjusted tax basis of the common shares or ADSs, determined in U.S. Dollars. The capital gain or loss will be long-term capital gain or loss if at the time of sale, exchange or other disposition you have held the common shares or ADSs for more than one year. Capital gains of individuals derived with respect to capital assets held for more than one year are eligible for reduced rates of taxation. The deductibility of capital losses is subject to limitations. Any gain or loss you recognize will generally be treated as United States source gain or loss. Consequently, you may not be able to use the foreign tax credit arising from any Argentine tax imposed on the disposition of common shares or ADSs unless such credit can be applied (subject to applicable limitations) against tax due on other income treated as derived from foreign sources.
 
 
Passive Foreign Investment Company Rules
 
Based on the current and projected composition of our income and valuation of our assets, including goodwill, we do not believe we were a “PFIC”, for United States federal income tax purposes for the taxable year ending June 30, 2014, and we do not currently expect to become a PFIC, although there can be no assurance in this regard. The determination of whether we are a PFIC is made annually. Accordingly, it is possible that we may be a PFIC in the current or any future taxable year due to changes in our asset or income composition or if our projections are not accurate. The volatility and instability of Argentina’s economic and financial system may substantially affect the composition of our income and assets and the accuracy of our projections. In addition, this determination is based on the interpretation of certain U.S. Treasury regulations relating to rental income, which regulations are potentially subject to differing interpretation.
 
 
In general, we will be a PFIC for any taxable year in which, either (i) at least 75% of the gross income of our company for the taxable year is passive income or (ii) at least 50% of the value (determined on the basis of a quarterly average) of our assets is attributable to assets that produce or are held for the production of passive income. For this purpose, passive income generally includes dividends, interest, royalties and rents (other than royalties and rents derived in the active conduct of a trade or business and not derived from a related person), annuities and gains from assets that produce passive income. If we own at least 25% by value of the stock of another corporation, we will be treated for purposes of the PFIC tests as owning a proportionate share of the assets of the other corporation, and as receiving directly a proportionate share of the other corporation’s income.
 
 
If we are a PFIC for any taxable year during which you hold common shares or ADSs in our company, unless you make the mark-to-market election discussed below, you will be subject to special tax rules discussed below.
 
 
If we are a PFIC for any taxable year during which you hold our common shares or ADSs, you will be subject to special tax rules with respect to any “excess distribution” received and any gain realized from a sale or other disposition, including a pledge, of such common shares or ADSs. Distributions received in a taxable year that are greater than 125% of the average annual distributions received during the shorter of the three preceding taxable years or your holding period for the common shares or ADSs will be treated as excess distributions. Under these special tax rules (i) the excess distribution or gain will be allocated ratably over your holding period for the common shares or ADSs, (ii) the amount allocated to the current taxable year, and any taxable year prior to the first taxable year in which we were a PFIC, will be treated as ordinary income, and (iii) the amount allocated to each other year will be subject to tax at the highest tax rate in effect for that year and the interest charge generally applicable to underpayments of tax will be imposed on the resulting tax attributable to each such year.
 
 
If we are a PFIC for any taxable year during which you hold our common shares or ADSs and any of our non-United States subsidiaries is also a PFIC, you would be treated as owning a proportionate amount (by value) of the common shares of the lower tier PFIC for purposes of the application of these rules. You are urged to consult your tax advisors about the application of the PFIC rules to any of our subsidiaries.
 
 
In addition, non-corporate U.S. Holders will not be eligible for reduced rates of taxation on any dividends received from us, if we are a PFIC in the taxable year in which such dividends are paid or in the preceding taxable year.
 
 
In certain circumstances, in lieu of being subject to the excess distribution rules discussed above, you may make an election to include gain on the stock of a PFIC as ordinary income under a mark-to-market method provided that such stock is regularly traded on a qualified exchange. Under current law, the mark-to-market election is only available for stock traded on certain designated United States exchanges and foreign exchanges which meet certain trading, listing, financial disclosure and other requirements to be treated as a qualified exchange under applicable United States Treasury regulations. Consequently, the mark-to-market election may be available to you with respect to the ADSs because the ADSs are listed on the NASDAQ, which constitutes a qualified exchange under the regulations, although there can be no assurance that the ADSs will be regularly traded. You should note that only the ADSs and not the common shares are listed on the NASDAQ. The common shares are listed on the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange. Consequently, the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange would need to meet the trading, listing, financial disclosure and other requirements of the United States Treasury regulations. The ADSs or common shares would also need to be regularly traded on such exchanges in order for the ADSs or common shares to be potentially eligible for the mark-to-market election.
 
 
If we are a PFIC in any taxable year in which you hold our common shares or ADSs, but you do not make a mark-to-market election until a subsequent taxable year, you will be subject to special rules in the taxable year of the election. You should consult your own tax advisors regarding the application of the mark-to-market election in your particular situation.
 
 
If you make an effective mark-to-market election, you will include in income each year that we are a PFIC as ordinary income, rather than capital gain, the excess, if any, of the fair market value of your common shares or ADSs at the end of the taxable year over your adjusted tax basis in the common shares or ADSs and will be permitted an ordinary loss in respect of the excess, if any, of the adjusted basis of such common shares or ADSs over their fair market value at the end of each such taxable year, but only to the extent of the net amount previously included in income as a result of the mark-to-market election. Your basis in the common shares or ADSs will be adjusted to reflect any such income or loss amounts. Any gain or loss on the sale of the common shares or ADSs will be ordinary income or loss, except that such loss will be ordinary loss only to the extent of the previously included net mark-to-market gain.
 
 
If you make a mark-to-market election it will be effective for the taxable year for which the election is made and all subsequent taxable years unless the common shares or ADSs are no longer regularly traded on a qualified exchange or the Internal Revenue Service consents to the revocation of the election. Mark-to-market inclusions and deductions will be suspended during taxable years in which we are not a PFIC, but would resume if we subsequently become a PFIC. You are urged to consult your own tax advisor about the availability of making such a mark-to-market election.
 
 
Alternatively, a United States Holder of common shares or ADSs in a PFIC can sometimes avoid the rules described above by electing to treat the company as a “qualified electing fund” under Section 1295 of the Code. This option is not available to you because we do not intend to comply with the requirements necessary to permit you to make this election.
 
 
A United States Holder who owns common shares or ADSs during any year that we are a PFIC must generally file IRS Form 8621.
 
 
You should consult your own tax advisors concerning the United States federal income tax consequences of holding the common shares or ADSs if we are considered a PFIC in any taxable year.
 
 
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Argentine Personal Assets Tax
 
 
Amounts paid on account of the Argentine Personal Assets Tax, if any, will not be eligible as a credit against your United States federal income tax liability, but may be deductible subject to applicable limitations in the Code.
 
 
Information Reporting and Backup Withholding
 
 
In general, information reporting requirements will apply to distributions on common shares or ADSs and to the proceeds of sale of a common share or ADS paid to you within the United States (and in certain cases, outside the United States), unless you are an exempt recipient. Backup withholding may apply to such payments if you fail to provide a correct taxpayer identification number or certification of other exempt status or fail to report in full dividend and interest income.
 
 
Any amounts withheld under the backup withholding rules will be allowed as a refund or a credit against your United States federal income tax liability provided you furnish the required information to the Internal Revenue Service.
 
 
 Argentine Taxation
 
 
The following discussion is a summary of certain Argentine tax considerations associated with an investment in, ownership or disposition of, the common shares or the ADSs by (i) an individual holder that is resident in Argentina, (ii) an individual holder that is neither domiciled nor resident in Argentina, (iii) a legal entity organized under the laws of Argentina and (iv) a permanent business establishment in Argentina owned by a foreign entity and (v) a legal entity that is not organized under the laws of Argentina, that does not have a permanent establishment in Argentina and is not otherwise doing business in Argentina on a regular basis. The discussion is for general information only and is based on current Argentine tax laws. Moreover, while this summary is considered to be a correct interpretation of existing laws in force as of the date of this annual report, no assurance can be given that the courts or administrative authorities responsible for the administration of such laws will agree with this interpretation or that changes in such laws or interpretations will not occur.
 
 
PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS ARE URGED TO CONSULT THEIR OWN TAX ADVISOR REGARDING THE PARTICULAR TAX CONSEQUENCES ARISING UNDER ANY TAXING JURISDICTION.
 
 
Income tax
 
 
Law No. 26,893, enacted on September 12, 2013 and published in the Official Gazette on September 23, 2013, introduced several amendments to Income Tax Law No. 20,628 in connection with, among others, the taxation of dividend distributions and gains derived from transfers of common shares and other securities, including the derogation of Section 78 of Decree No. 2,284/1991, which provided that foreign holders with no permanent establishment in Argentina were exempt from paying income tax on the capital gains arising from the sale or other disposition of common shares or ADSs.
 
 
On February 7, 2014, the Executive Branch issued Decree No. 2,334/13, which regulates Law No. 26,893.
 
 
The changes introduced by Law No. 26,893 are effective as from the date of publication of such law in the Official Gazette and are applicable to taxable events consummated from such date onwards.
 
 
Taxation of Dividends
 
 
Until Law No. 26,893 became effective, dividends, whether in cash, in common shares or in kind, approved by our shareholders were not subject to income tax withholding except for the application of the “Equalization Tax” described below.
 
 
 As from the effectiveness of Law No. 26,893, dividends are subject to an income tax withholding (the “Dividend Tax”) at a 10% rate on the amount of such dividends in respect of both Argentine and non-Argentine resident shareholders. However, dividends received by Argentine entities (generally entities organized or incorporated under Argentine law, certain traders and intermediaries, local branches of non-Argentine entities, sole proprietorships and individuals carrying on certain commercial activities in Argentina) are not subject to the 10% tax .
 
 
Notwithstanding the foregoing, according to Argentine law, and irrespective of the 10% tax mentioned in the previous paragraph, an additional income tax withholding will be applied to the amount of dividends distributed in excess of a company’s net taxable income determined in accordance with general income tax regulations for the fiscal years preceding the date of the distribution of such dividends (the “Equalization Tax”). The legislation requires that companies withhold 35% of the amount of distributed dividends in excess of the net taxable income of such distribution, as determined in accordance with the income tax law. Dividends distributed by an Argentine company are not subject to this tax to the extent that those dividends arise from dividend income or other distributions received by such company from other Argentine companies.
 
 
Dividend distributions made in kind (other than cash) will be subject to the same tax rules as cash dividends. Stock dividends on fully paid common shares are neither subject to Dividend Tax nor to Equalization Tax.
 
 
In case both the Dividend Tax and the Equalization Tax apply, the latter should be applied first and then the 10% rate of the Dividend Tax should be applied on the remaining amount of dividends (i.e. the effective rate of both taxes on dividends would be 41.5%). Certain tax treaties contemplate the application of a ceiling tax rate on dividends (i.e. 10% on gross dividends).
 
 
Taxation of Capital Gains
 
 
As from the effectiveness of Law No. 26,893 income from sale, exchange, disposition or transfer of common shares or ADSs is subject to income tax, irrespective of the person that obtains such income, exception made of transactions made by resident individuals involving common shares and other securities that are listed on securities exchanges or markets and/or authorized to be offered to the public.
 
 
Resident individuals
 
 
Capital gains obtained by resident individuals from the sale of common shares and other securities are subject to income tax at a 15% rate on net income, unless such securities were traded in stock markets and/or have public offering authorization, in which case an exemption applies. The amendments introduced by the implementing Decree No. 2,334/13 state that the exemption includes income derived from the sale of common shares and other securities made through a stock exchange market duly authorized by CNV. It is not clear whether the exemption also includes securities traded through a stock exchange market duly authorized by the CNV (i.e. in addition to publicly offered securities), or whether the exemption only includes securities made through a stock exchange market duly authorized by the CNV. Certain qualified tax authorities publicly held the latter opinion in tax conferences.
 
 
Losses arising from the sale, exchange or other disposition of common shares or ADSs can be applied only to offset such capital gains arising from the sale, exchange or other disposition of these securities, for a five-year carryover period.
 
 
Foreign beneficiaries
 
 
Capital gains obtained by non-Argentine individuals or non-Argentine entities from the sale, exchange or other disposition of common shares are subject to income tax, as the abovementioned exemption for common shares is not applicable to non-Argentine beneficiaries. Therefore, the gain derived from the disposition of common shares would be subject to Argentine income tax at a 15% rate on the net capital gain or at a 13.5% rate on the gross price. The buyer of the common shares, whether Argentine resident or not, will be under the obligation to withhold the tax due by the seller and pay it to the Argentine tax authorities, although the Argentine tax authorities have not implemented any mechanism to make such withholding and payment yet.
 
 
Notwithstanding the above, based on certain tax precedents, there may be support to argue that gains obtained by a non-resident from the disposal of ADSs should be regarded as foreign source income and, therefore, not subject to Argentine income tax. As this is a controversial issue, further analysis is required.
 
 
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Argentine entities
 
 
Capital gains obtained by Argentine entities (in general entities organized or incorporated under Argentine law, certain traders and intermediaries, local branches of non-Argentine entities, sole proprietorships and individuals carrying on certain commercial activities in Argentina) derived from the sale, exchange or other disposition of common shares or ADSs are subject to income tax at the rate of 35%.
 
 
Losses arising from the sale, exchange or other disposition of common shares or ADSs can be applied only to offset such capital gains arising from the sale, exchange or other disposition of these securities, for a five-year carryover period..
 
 
WE RECOMMEND PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS TO CONSULT THEIR OWN TAX ADVISOR REGARDING THE PARTICULAR TAX CONSEQUENCES CONCERNING THE SALE OR OTHER DISPOSITIONS OF COMMON SHARES AND ADSs.
 
 
Value Added Tax
 
 
The sale, exchange, disposition, or transfer of common shares or ADSs is not subject to Value Added Tax.
 
 
Personal Assets Tax Law No. 25,585, issued on April 24, 2002 and published in the Official Gazette on May 15, 2002 (and applicable to personal assets held as of December 31, 2002) introduces amendments to Law No. 23,966 and imposes the personal assets tax on common shares and ADSs held by individuals and undivided estates domiciled or located in Argentina or abroad and legal entities not domiciled in Argentina, separately from other assets.
 
 
This amendment imposes the obligation to pay the personal assets tax on the Argentine private issuer of the common shares and ADSs, and authorizes it to seek recovery of the amount so paid, without limitation, by way of withholding or by foreclosing on the assets that gave rise to such payment. The tax is levied on the proportional equity value of the common shares as reflected in the most recent balance sheet closed as of December 31 of the taxable year, at the rate of 0.5% without any non-taxable minimum being applicable.
 
 
Our shareholders approved the absorption of personal asset tax by us for the years 2002 to 2013. There can be no assurance that in the future this tax will be absorbed by us.
 
 
Tax on Minimum Notional Income (Impuesto a la Ganancia Mínima Presunta, IGMP)
 
 
Companies domiciled in Argentina, partnerships, foundations, sole proprietorships, trusts, certain mutual funds organized in Argentina, and permanent business establishments owned by foreign persons, among other taxpayers, shall apply a 1% rate to the total value of assets held by such persons, above an aggregate nominal amount of Ps. 200,000. Nevertheless, common shares and ADSs issued by entities subject to such tax are exempt from the IGMP.
 
 
Gross Income Tax
 
 
The gross income tax is a local tax; therefore, the rules of the relevant provincial jurisdiction should be considered, which may levy this tax on the customary purchase and sale, exchange or other disposition of common shares and ADSs, and/or the collection of dividends at an average rate of 6%, unless an exemption is applicable. In the particular case of the City of Buenos Aires, any transaction involving common shares and/or the collection of dividends and revaluations is exempt from this tax.
 
 
There is no gross income tax withholding system applicable to the payments made to foreign beneficiaries.
 
 
Stamp Tax
 
 
The stamp tax is a local tax that is generally levied on the formalization of onerous transactions executed within a certain provincial jurisdiction or outside a certain provincial jurisdiction but with effects in such jurisdiction; therefore, the rules of the relevant provincial jurisdiction should be considered for the issuance of instruments which implement onerous transactions (including issuance, subscription, placement and transfer) involving the common shares or ADSs, executed in those jurisdictions, or with effects in those jurisdictions.
 
 
Notwithstanding, for the City of Buenos Aires, any instrument related to the transfer of common shares which public offering is authorised by Comisión Nacional de Valores is exempt from this tax.
 
 
Tax on Credits and Debits in Bank Accounts
 
 
This tax is levied upon debits and credits in bank accounts and upon other transactions which, due to their special nature and characteristics, are similar or could be used in substitution for a checking account, such as payments on behalf of or in the name of third parties, procedures for the collection of securities or documents, drafts and transfers of funds made by any means, when these transactions are performed by local banks.
 
 
The tax law and its regulations provide several exemptions to this tax. For example, it does not apply to entities recognized as exempt from income tax, to debits and credits relating to salaries, to retirement and pension emoluments credited directly by banking means and withdrawals made in connection with such credits, to credits in checking accounts originated from bank loans, and to transfers of checks by endorsement.
 
 
The general rate of the tax is 0.6%. An increased rate of 1.2% applies in cases in which there has been a substitution for the use of a checking account.
 
 
Pursuant to Argentine Regulatory Decree 380/2001, as amended, 34% of the tax paid on credits levied at the 0.6% rate and 17% of the tax paid on transactions levied at the 1.2% tax rate can be used, to its exhaustion, as a credit against income tax, tax on minimum notional income and/or the special contribution on cooperatives capital.
 
 
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Transfer Taxes
 
 
There are no taxes levied on the sales and/or transfers of common shares or ADSs. Argentina imposes neither an estate nor gift tax on a decedent, donor, legatee or donee.
 
 
Notwithstanding the foregoing, at the provincial level, the Province of Buenos Aires passed Law No. 14,044 whereby it imposed a tax on free transmission of assets , effective as from January 1, 2011, whose basic features are as follows:
 
  
 
The tax on free transmission of assets is applicable to any enrichment resulting from transmissions made for no consideration, including: inheritances, legacies, donations, inheritance advance payments or any other event that implies a gratuitous monetary enrichment.
  
 
The tax is payable by individuals and legal entities that are beneficiaries of a free transmission of assets.
 
 
For taxpayers domiciled in the Province of Buenos Aires, the tax is levied on the total amount of the gratuitous enrichment, in respect of property situated both in and outside of the Province of Buenos Aires. Instead, for taxpayers domiciled outside of the Province of Buenos Aires, the tax is levied only on the gratuitous enrichment resulting from the transmission of such property as is situated within the Province of Buenos Aires.
 
 
The following property, among others, is deemed situated in the Province of Buenos Aires (i) securities and shares of stock, membership or equity interests and other negotiable instruments representing capital stock, issued by governmental or private entities and companies domiciled in the Province of Buenos Aires; (ii) securities, shares of stock and other negotiable instruments issued by private entities or companies domiciled in a different jurisdiction that were physically situated in the Province of Buenos Aires at the time of their transmission; and (iii) securities, shares of stock and other negotiable instruments representing capital stock or its equivalent issued by entities or companies domiciled in another jurisdiction which are also physically situated in another jurisdiction, in proportion to the issuer´s assets situated in the Province of Buenos Aires.
  
 
Free transmissions of assets are exempt from tax when their aggregate value, excluding deductions, exemptions and exclusions, is equal to or lower than $ 60,000 and it rises to $250,000 in the case of parents, children and spouse.
  
 
Step-up rates from 4% to 21.925% have been established, based on the degree of kinship and taxable base involved.
 
The gratuitous transmission of common shares or ADSs could be subject to the tax on free transmission of assets to the extent that it forms part of gratuitous transmissions of property made for an aggregate amount in excess of $ 60,000, excluding deductions, exemptions and exclusions.
 
As regards the existence of taxes on conveyances of property without valuable consideration in the remaining provincial jurisdictions, an analysis must be conducted based on the legislation of each province in particular.
 
 
Court and Other Taxes
 
In the event that it becomes necessary to institute legal actions in relation to the common shares or ADSs in Argentina, a court tax (currently at a rate of 3.0%) will be imposed on the amount of any claim brought before the Argentine courts sitting in the City of Buenos Aires.
 
No Argentine tax is imposed on the deposit or withdrawal of common shares in exchange for ADSs. Other than the taxes discussed above, no other Argentine taxes are applicable to an investment in common shares or ADSs. At present, there is no national tax specifically applicable to the transfer of securities.
 
 
Treaties to avoid double taxation
 
Argentina has entered into treaties to avoid double taxation with several countries. There is currently no tax treaty or convention in effect between Argentina and the United States.
 

F. Dividends and Paying Agents
 
This section is not applicable.
 
G. Statement by Experts
 
This section is not applicable.
 
H. Documents on Display
 
We file annual, quarterly and other information with the SEC. You may read and copy any document that we file at the public reference rooms of the SEC at 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549; 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1400, Chicago, Illinois 60661 and www.sec.gov. You may obtain information on the operation of the public reference rooms by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. Our Internet address is http://www.apsacc.com.ar. You may request a copy of these filings at no cost, by writing to: finanzas@altopalermo.com.ar or calling the office at +54(11) 4323-7440.
 
I. Subsidiary Information
 
This section is not applicable.
 
ITEM 11.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 
In the normal course of business, we are exposed to foreign exchange risk, interest rate risks and other price risk, primarily related to changes in exchange rates and interest rates. We manage our exposure to these risks through the use of various financial instruments, none of which are entered into for trading purposes. We have established policies and procedures governing the use of financial instruments, specifically as they relate to the type and volume of such financial instruments. For further information on our market risks, please see Note 5 to our consolidated financial statements.




ITEM 12.
Description of Securities Other than Equity Securities
 
A. Debt Securities
 
This item is not applicable
 
B. Warrants and Rights
 
This item is not applicable
 
C. Other Securities
 
This item is not applicable
 
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D. American Depositary Shares
 
The Bank of New York Mellon, as depositary for the ADSs (the “Depositary”) collects its fees for delivery directly from investors depositing common shares or surrendering ADSs for the purpose of withdrawal. The depositary also collects taxes and governmental charges from the holders of ADSs. The depositary collects these fees and charges by deducting those fees from the amounts distributed or by selling a portion of distributable property to pay the fees (after attempting by reasonable means to notify the holder prior to such sale).
 
The Depositary has agreed to reimburse or pay on our behalf, certain reasonable expenses related to our ADS program and incurred by us in connection with the program (such as NASDAQ listing fees, legal and accounting fees incurred with preparation of Form 20-F and ongoing SEC compliance and listing requirements, distribution of proxy materials, investor relations expenses, etc). The Depositary has covered all such expenses incurred by us during 2013 for an amount of US$ 5,15    3 net of taxes.
 
The amounts the Depositary reimbursed or paid are not perforce related to the fees collected by the depositary from ADS holders.
 
We agree to pay the fees, reasonable expenses and out-of-pocket charges of the depositary and those of any registrar only in accordance with agreements in writing entered into between the Depositary and us from time to time. The Depositary shall present its statement for such charges and expenses to us once every three months. The charges and expenses of the custodian are for the sole account of the Depositary.
 
The following charges shall be incurred by any party depositing or withdrawing common shares or by any party surrendering receipts or to whom receipts are issued (including, without limitation, issuance pursuant to a stock dividend or stock split declared by us or an exchange regarding the receipts or deposited securities or a distribution of receipts), whichever applicable: (1) taxes and other governmental charges, (2) such registration fees as may from time to time be in effect for the registration of transfers of common shares generally on the share register of the Company or foreign registrar and applicable to transfers of common shares to the name of the Depositary or its nominee or the custodian or its nominee on the making of deposits or withdrawals hereunder, (3) such cable, telex and fax transmission expenses as are expressly provided in the deposit agreement, (4) such expenses as are incurred by the Depositary in the conversion of foreign currency (5) a fee of US$ 5.00 or less per 100 ADS (or portion), (6) a fee of US$ 0.02 or less per ADS (or portion) for any cash distribution made pursuant to the deposit agreement including, but not limited to, and (7) a fee for the distribution of securities, such fee being in an amount equal to the fee for the execution and delivery of ADS referred to above which would have been charged as a result of the deposit of such securities, but which securities are instead distributed by the Depositary to owners.

 
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PART II
 
 
 
ITEM 13.
Defaults, Dividend Arrearages and Delinquencies
This item is not applicable.
 
ITEM 14.
Material Modifications to the Rights of Security Holders and Use of Proceeds
 
This item is not applicable.
 
ITEM 15.
Controls and procedures
 
A. Disclosure Controls and Procedures.
 
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file or submit under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In connection with the preparation of this Annual Report on Form 20-F, we carried out an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of June 30, 2014. Based upon this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of fiscal year 2014.
 
B. Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
 
The management of Alto Palermo is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a–15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act. Our internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with applicable generally accepted accounting principles.
 
Management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2014. In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”) in Internal Control–Integrated Framework (1992). Based on this assessment and the criteria set forth in Internal Control–Integrated Framework, management concluded that, as of the end of fiscal year 2014, our internal control over the financial reporting was effective.
 
C. Attestation Report of the Registered Public Accounting Firm
 
Our independent registered public accounting firm, Price Waterhouse & Co. S.R.L., Buenos Aires, Argentina -member firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers-, has issued an attestation report on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, as stated in their report included herein. See “Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm”.
 
D. Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
 
During the period covered by this annual report, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
 
ITEM 16.
 
A. Audit Committee Financial Expert
 
In our annual ordinary shareholders’ meeting held on October 31, 2003, our audit committee´s plan was unanimously approved. Pursuant to this plan, our Board of Directors shall appoint the members of our audit committee. The Audit Committee focuses on assisting the Board in exercising its duty of care, the enforcement of accounting policies, disclosure requirements, the management of our business risk, the management of our internal control systems, the ethical conduct of the company’s business, maintenance of the integrity of our financial statements, compliance with legal provisions, the independence and capability of our independent auditors and the performance of our internal audit function and of our external auditors. Also, our board of directors may request the audit committee to render its opinion on the conditions of a related party transactions and if it´s considered adequate according to normal market conditions.
 
On November 7, 2007, our board of directors officially appointed Leonardo Fernández, Abraham Perelman and Enrique Antonini, all of them whom are independent members, as members of the audit committee in accordance with Rule 10(A)-3(b)(1) of the General rules and regulations promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. We have a fully independent audit committee as per the standard provided in Rule 10(A)-3(b) (1). Although all of them have significant corporate experience, as of the date of this annual report, the Board of Directors has not named a financial expert in accordance with the relevant SEC rules. Argentine law does not require companies to identify or designate a financial expert. As such, the Board of Directors has not designated a financial expert on the audit committee. We believe the designation of a financial expert is not necessary because all members of the audit committee have had significant corporate experience, with exposure to various financial and accounting matters.
 
Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures
 
Our audit committee approves, in advance, the engagement of auditors and their fees for audit and non-audit services pursuant to paragraph (c) (7) (i) (C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.
 
 Our Audit Committee pre-approves all services, fees and services provided by the external auditors to ensure the auditors’ independence. One of the main tasks of the Audit Committee is to give its opinion in relation to the appointment of the external auditors, proposed by the Board of Directors to the General Shareholder’s Meeting. In order to accomplish such task, the Audit Committee shall:
 
·  
Require any additional and complementary documentation related to this analysis.
·  
Verify the independence of the external auditors;
·  
Analyze different kinds of services that the external auditor would provide to the company. This description must also include an estimate of the fees payable for such services, specifically in order to maintain the principle of independence;
·  
Inform the fees billed by the external auditor, separating the audit services and other special services that could be not included in the audit services previously mentioned.
·  
Take notice of any strategy propose                                                                  d by of the external auditors and review it in accordance with the reality of other businesses and the risks involved;
·  
Analyze and supervise the working plan of the external auditors considering the business’ reality and the estimated risks;
·  
Propose adjustments (if necessary) to such working plan;
·  
Hold meetings with the external auditors in order to: (a) analyze the difficulties, results and conclusions of the proposed working plan; (b) analyze eventual possible conflicts of interests, related party transactions, compliance with the legal framework and information transparency;
·  
Evaluate the performance of external auditors and their opinion regarding the Financial Statements.
 
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B. Code of Ethics

We have adopted a code of ethics that applies to our directors, officers and employees. Our code of ethics is posted in our website www.apsacc.com.ar. On July 25 2005, our Code of Ethics was amended by our board of directors. The amendment was reported in a report on Form 6-K on August 1, 2005.

If we make any substantive amendment to the code of ethics or grant any waivers, including any implicit waiver to any of its provision we will disclose the nature of such amendment or waiver in a report on Form 6-K or in our next annual report and we will post it in our website.

C. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
 
Audit Fees   
 
During fiscal years ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, we were billed for a total amount of Ps. 2.3 million and Ps. 2.4 million, respectively, for professional services rendered by our principal accountants for the audit of our annual financial statements and other services normally provided in connection with regulatory filings or engagements, such as the review of our interim financial statements.
 
Audit-Related Fees
 
During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, no such audit-related services were provided.
 
 Tax Fees
 
During both fiscal years ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, we were billed for a total amount of Ps. 0.02 million and Ps. 0.02 million for professional services rendered by our principal accountants for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning.
 
All Other Fees
 
During fiscal year ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, we were billed for a total amount of Ps. 0.4 million and Ps. 0.5 million for other professional services rendered by our principal accountants.
 
D. Exemption from the Listing Standards for Audit Committees
 
This section is not applicable.
 
E. Purchase of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers
 
There were no repurchases of common shares or other units of any class of our equity securities that are registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange Act during fiscal years 2011, 2012 and 2013.
 
F. Change in Registrant´s Certifying Account.
 
This section is not applicable.
 
G. Corporate Governance.
 
Compliance with NASDAQ Listing Standards on Corporate Governance
 
Significant differences between our corporate governance practices and U.S. companies’ practices under NASDAQ Rules:
 
Our corporate governance practices are governed by the applicable Argentine law; particularly, the Business Companies Law, the Capital Markets Law and the Standards of the Comisión Nacional de Valores, as well as by our bylaws. We have securities that are registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission and are listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market (the “NASDAQ”), and is therefore subject to corporate governance requirements applicable to NASDAQ-listed non-US companies (a “NASDAQ-listed” company).
 
Pursuant to NASDAQ Rule 5615(a)(3), NASDAQ-listed non-U.S. companies that are categorized as “Foreign Private Issuers” may follow home country corporate governance practices in lieu of certain of the corporate governance requirements provided in NASDAQ Rules, provided that the foreign private issuer complies with certain mandatory sections of NASDAQ Rules, discloses each requirement that it does not follow and describes the home country practice followed in lieu of such requirement. The requirements of the NASDAQ Rules and the Argentine corporate governance practices that we follow in lieu thereof are described below:
 
 
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NASDAQ Standards for U.S. companies
 
Alto Palermo’s Corporate Practices
 
  
 
Rule 5250(d) - Distribution of Annual and Interim Reports.
In lieu of the requirements of Rule 5250(d), we follow Argentine law, which requires that companies make public an annual report in Spanish, including annual audited consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in Argentina, by filing such annual report with the CNV and the stock exchange in which its securities are listed, within 70 calendar days of the end of the company’s fiscal year. Interim reports must be filed with the CNV and the Stock exchange in which its securities are listed within 42 calendar days of the end of each fiscal quarter. Our shareholders can receive copies of annual reports and any interim reports upon such shareholders’ request. English language translations of our annual reports and interim reports are furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission. We also post the English language translation of our annual reports and quarterly press releases on its website. Furthermore, under the terms of the Deposit Agreement, dated November 10, 2000, among us, The Bank of New York, as depositary, and owners of ADS issued thereunder, we are required to furnish The Bank of New York with, among other things, English language translations of their annual reports. Annual reports are available for inspection by ADR holders at the offices of The Bank of New York located at, 101 Barclay Street, 22 Floor, New York, New York. Finally, Argentine law requires that 20 calendar days before the date of a shareholders’ meeting, the board of directors must provide to our shareholders, at our executive office or through electronic means, all information relevant to the shareholders’ meeting, including copies of any documents to be considered by the shareholders (which includes the annual report).
Rule 5605(b)(1) - Majority of Independent Directors.
 
In lieu of the requirements of Rule 4605(b)(1), we follow Argentine law which does not require that a majority of the board of directors be comprised of independent directors. Argentine law instead requires that public companies in Argentina such as us must have a sufficient number of independent directors to be able to form an audit committee of at least three members, the majority of which must be independent pursuant to the criteria established by the CNV.
Rule 5605(b)(2) - Executive Sessions of the Board of Directors.
 
In lieu of the requirements of Rule 5605(b)(2),we follow Argentine law which does not require independent directors to hold regularly scheduled meetings at which only such independent directors are present (i.e., executive sessions). Our board of directors as a whole is responsible for monitoring our affairs. In addition, under Argentine law, the Board of Directors may approve the delegation of specific responsibilities to designated directors or non-director managers of the company. Also, it is mandatory for public companies to form a supervisory committee (composed of syndics) which is responsible for monitoring the legality of our actions under Argentine law and the conformity thereof with its by-laws.
     
Rule 5605(d)(B) - Compensation of Officers.
 
In lieu of the requirements of Rule 5605(d)(B), we follow Argentine law which does not require companies to form a compensation committee comprised solely of independent directors. For the determination of the compensation of the chief executive officer and all other executive officers no decision of a majority of independent directors or a compensation committee comprised solely of independent directors is required under Argentine law. Under Argentine law, the board of directors is the corporate body responsible for determining the compensation of the chief executive officer and all other executive officers, so long as they are not directors. In addition, under Argentine law, the audit committee shall give its opinion about the reasonableness of management’s proposals on fees and option plans for our directors or managers.
     
Rule 5605(e) - Nomination of Directors.
 
In lieu of the requirements of Rule 5605(e), we follow Argentine law which requires that directors be nominated directly by the shareholders at the shareholders’ meeting and that they be selected and recommended by the shareholders themselves. Under Argentine law, it is the responsibility of the ordinary shareholders’ meeting to appoint and remove directors and to set their compensation.
Rule 5605(c)(1) - Audit Committee Charter.
 
In lieu of the requirements of Rule 5605(c)(1), we follow Argentine law which requires that audit committees have a charter but does not require that companies certify as to the adoption of the charter nor does it require an annual review and assessment thereof. Argentine law instead requires that companies prepare a proposed plan or course of action with respect to those matters which are the responsibility of our audit committee. Such plan or course of action could, at the discretion of our audit committee, include a review and assessment of the audit committee’s charter.
Rule 5605(c)(2) - Audit Committee Composition.
 
Argentine law does not require that companies have an audit committee comprised solely of independent directors and it is equally not customary business practice in Argentina to have such a committee. Argentine law instead requires that companies establish an audit committee with at least three members comprised of a majority of independent directors as defined by Argentine law. Nonetheless, although not required by Argentine law, we have a three member audit committee comprised of entirely independent directors in accordance with Rule 10(A)-3(b)(1) of the General rules and regulations promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as independence is defined in Rule 10(A)-3(b)(1). Further, Argentine law does not require companies to identify or designate a financial expert. As such, Although all the members of the audit committee have large corporate experience, as of the date of this annual report, the Board of Directors have not named designated a financial expert in accordance with the relevant SEC rules on the audit committee. Although it is noted that all members of the audit committee have had significant corporate experience. In addition, we have a supervisory committee (comisión fiscalizadora) composed of three ‘syndics’ which are in charge of monitoring the legality, under Argentine law, of the actions of our board of directors and the conformity of such actions with our by-laws.
Rule 5620(c) - Quorum.
 
In lieu of the requirements of Rule 4350(f), we follow Argentine law and our bylaws, which distinguish between ordinary meetings and extraordinary meetings and require, in connection with ordinary meetings, that a quorum consist of a majority of stocks entitled to vote. If no quorum is present at the first meeting, a second meeting may be called, in which the shareholders present, regardless of their number, constitute a quorum. Resolutions may be adopted by an absolute majority of the votes present. Argentine law, and our bylaws, requires in connection with extraordinary meetings, that a quorum consist of 60% of the stock entitled to vote. However, if such quorum is not present at the first meeting, our bylaws provide that a second meeting may be called and may be held with the number of shareholders present. In both ordinary and extraordinary meetings, decisions are adopted by an absolute majority of votes present at the meeting, except for certain fundamental matters (such as mergers and spin-offs (when we are not the surviving entity and the surviving entity is not listed on any stock exchange), anticipated liquidation, change in its domicile outside of Argentina, total or partial recapitalization of its statutory capital following a loss, any transformation in our corporate legal form or a substantial change in our corporate purpose, or the issue of bonds) which require an approval by vote of the majority of all the stock entitled to vote (all stock being entitled to only one vote.
     
Rule 5620(b) - Solicitation of Proxies.7
 
In lieu of the requirements of Rule 5620(b), we follow Argentine law which requires that notices of shareholders’ meetings be published, for five consecutive days, in the Official Gazette and in a widely published newspaper in Argentina no earlier than 45 calendar days prior to the meeting and at least 20 calendar days prior to such meeting. In order to attend a meeting and be listed on the meeting registry, shareholders are required to submit evidence of their book-entry share account held at Caja de Valores up to three business days prior to the scheduled meeting date. If entitled to attend the meeting, a shareholder may be represented by proxy (properly executed and delivered with a certified signature) granted to any other person, with the exception of a director, syndic, member of the Supervisory Committee, manager or employee of the issuer, which are prohibited by Argentine law from acting as proxies. In addition, our ADS holders receive, prior to the shareholders’ meeting, a notice listing the matters on the agenda, a copy of the annual report and a voting card.
     
Rule 5630(s) - Conflicts of Interest
 
In lieu of the requirements of Rule 5630(a), we follow Argentine law which requires that related party transactions be approved by the audit committee when the transaction exceeds one percent (1%) of the corporation’s net worth, measured pursuant to the last audited balance sheet. Directors can contract with the corporation only on an arm’s length basis. If the contract is not in accordance with prevailing market terms, such transaction must be pre-approved by the board of directors (excluding the interested director). In addition, under Argentine law, a shareholder is required to abstain from voting on a business transaction in which its interests may be in conflict with our interests. In the event such shareholder votes on such business transaction and such business transaction would not have been approved without such shareholder’s vote, such shareholder may be liable to the company for damages and the resolution may be declared void.

H. Mine Safety Disclosures

This section is not applicable.


 
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PART III
 
ITEM 17.
Financial Statements
 
We have responded to Item 18 in line of responding to this Item.
 
ITEM 18.
Financial Statements
 
Reference is made to pages F-1 through F-158.
 
ITEM 19.
Exhibits
 
INDEX OF EXHIBITS
     
Exhibit No.
  
Description of Exhibit
   
1.1*
  
Estatutos of the registrant, which serve as the registrant’s articles of incorporation and bylaws, and an English translation thereof.
   
1.2****
  
English translation of the amendment to the bylaws.
   
1.3
 
Amended and restated English translation of the bylaws.
     
2.1*
  
Form of Deposit Agreement among us, The Bank of New York, as Depositary, and the holders from time to time of American Depositary Receipts issued there under.
   
2.2*
  
Shareholders Agreement, dated November 18, 1997, among IRSA International Limited, Parque Arauco S.A. and Sociedad Anónima Mercado de Abasto Proveedor (SAMAP).
   
2.3*
  
Put Option Agreement dated November 17, 1997, among IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima and GSEM/AP.
   
2.4*
  
Offering Circular, dated March 24, 2000, regarding the issuance of Ps. 85,000,000 of our 14.875% Notes due 2005.
   
2.5****
  
Indenture dated May 11, 2007, between us as Issuer, The Bank of New York as trustee, Co-Registrar, Principal Paying Agent and Transfer Agent, and Banco Santander Río S.A. as Registrar, Paying Agent, Transfer Agent and Representative of the Trustee in Argentina for the US$ 200,000,000 Global Note Program for Notes due no less than 30 days from date of original issue.
   
4.1**
  
Agreement for the exchange of Corporate Service between us, IRSA and Cresud dated June 30, 2004.
   
4.2****
  
English translation of the Amendment to the Agreement for the exchange of Corporate Service between us, IRSA and Cresud dated August 23, 2007
   
4.3*****
  
English translation of the Second Agreement for the Implementation of the Amendment to the Corporate Services Master Agreement, dated August 14, 2008.
   
4.4******
  
English translation of the Third Agreement for the Implementation of the Amendment to the Corporate Services Master Agreement, dated November 27, 2009.
   
4.5*******
  
English translation of the Amendment to the Agreement for the exchange of Corporate Service between us, IRSA and Cresud, dated March 12, 2010.
     
4.6********
 
English translation of the Amendment to the Agreement for the exchange of Corporate Service between us, IRSA and Cresud, dated July 11, 2011.
     
4.7*********
 
English translation of the Fifth Agreement for the implementation of Amendments to the Corporate Services Master Agreement, October 15, 2012
   
4.8
 
English translation of the Sixth Agreement for the Implementation of the Amendment to the Corporate Services Master Agreement dated November 12, 2013.
     
4.9
 
English translation of the Second Amendment to the Exchange of Operating Services Agreement between the Company, Cresud and Alto Palermo dated February 24, 2014.
     
8.1
  
List of Subsidiaries
   
11.1***
  
Code of Ethics of the Company.
   
12.1
  
Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002
   
12.2
  
Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002
   
13.1
  
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
13.2
  
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
*
Incorporated herein by reference to the same-numbered exhibit to the registrant’s registration statement on Form 20-F (File No. 000-30982).
**
Incorporated herein by reference to the registrant’s registration statement on Form 6-K (SEC File No. 000-30982).
***
Incorporated herein by reference to the registrant’s registration statement on Form 6-K reported on August 1, 2005.
****
Incorporated herein by reference to the annual report on Form 20-F (File No. 128 0-30982) filed with the SEC on December 27, 2007.
*****
Incorporated herein by reference to the annual report on Form 20-F (File No. 128 0-30982) filed with the SEC on December 30, 2008.
******
Incorporated herein by reference to the annual report on Form 20-F (File No. 1280-30982) filed with the SEC on December 30, 2009.
*******
Incorporated herein by reference to the annual report on Form 20-F (File No. 1280-30982) filed with the SEC on December 30, 2010.
********
Incorporated herein by reference to the annual report on Form 20-F (File No. 1280-30982) filed with the SEC on December 28, 2011.
*********
Incorporated herein by reference to the annual report on Form 20-F (File No. 1280-30982) filed with the SEC on October 26, 2012.


 
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SIGNATURES
 
The registrant hereby certifies that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form 20-F and that it has duly caused and authorized the undersigned to sign this annual report on its behalf.
 
 
 
 ALTO PALERMO S.A. (APSA)
 
      
/s/ Matias I. Gaivironsky
Matias I. Gaivironsky
Chief Financial Officer
 
Date: October 30, 2014




 
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INDEX TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)
 
 
Page
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.......................................
F - 2
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as of June 30, 2014 and 2013...........
F - 4
Consolidated Statements of Income for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012.................................................................................................................
 
F - 5
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders Equity for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012…....................................................................
 
F - 6
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012.............................................................................................................
 
F - 9
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.........................................................
  F - 10

F-1
 
 

 
 
   
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
 
 
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of
 
 
Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)
 

 
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated statements of financial position and the related consolidated statements of income, of changes in shareholders´ equity and of cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA) and its subsidiaries at June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 2014 in conformity with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2014, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework 1992 issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company's management is responsible for these financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting under Item 15 .
 
Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements and on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our integrated audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.
 
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
 
 
F-2
 
 

 
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
 

 

 
 
PRICE WATERHOUSE & Co. S.R.L.
 
 
By (Partner)
 
 
Eduardo A. Loiácono
 
 
Buenos Aires, Argentina
 
 
October 30, 2014
 

 


F-3
 
 

 

Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Consolidated statements of financial position
as of June 30, 2014 and 2013
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

   
Note
      06.30.14       06.30.13  
ASSETS
                     
Non-Current Assets
                     
Investment properties                                                                          
    10       1,753,492       1,621,636  
Property, plant and equipment                                                                          
    11       23,552       20,169  
Trading properties                                                                          
    12       8,325       653  
Intangible assets                                                                          
    13       65,754       62,661  
Investments in associates and joint ventures
    8,9       171,903       171,117  
Deferred income tax assets                                                                          
    26       40,326       37,404  
Income tax credit                                                                          
            578       5,083  
Trade and other receivables                                                                          
    16       85,914       75,910  
Investments in financial assets                                                                          
    17       63,455       99,963  
Total Non-Current assets                                                                          
            2,213,299       2,094,596  
Current Assets
                       
Trading properties
    12       1,214       6,991  
Inventories
    14       10,368       9,896  
Derivative financial instruments
    18       1,234       -  
Income tax credit
            123       -  
Trade and other receivables
    16       937,204       550,762  
Investments in financial assets
    17       216,071       169,174  
Cash and cash equivalents
    19       116,706       223,385  
Total Current assets
            1,282,920       960,208  
TOTAL ASSETS
            3,496,219       3,054,804  
 
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                       
Capital and reserves attributable to equity holders of the parent
                       
Share capital
            126,014       126,014  
Inflation adjustment of share capital
            69,381       69,381  
Share premium
            444,226       444,226  
Reserve for share-based compensation
    25       -       6,607  
Legal reserve
            39,078       39,074  
Reserve for new developments
            -       3,302  
Special reserve
            15,802       15,802  
Acquisition of  additional interest in subsidiaries
            (19,707 )     (19,707 )
Retained earnings
            138,693       164,224  
Total capital and reserves attributable to equity holders of the parent
            813,487       848,923  
Non-controlling interest
            192,102       161,892  
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
            1,005,589       1,010,815  
 
LIABILITIES
                       
Non-Current Liabilities
                       
Trade and other payables
    20       195,673       190,170  
Borrowings
    23       1,046,102       834,814  
Deferred income tax liabilities
    26       107,778       101,942  
Provisions
    22       22,878       11,730  
Total Non-Current liabilities
            1,372,431       1,138,656  
Current Liabilities
                       
Trade and other payables
    20       489,811       437,750  
Income tax liabilities
            56,681       77,683  
Payroll and social security liabilities
    21       76,090       26,041  
Borrowings
    23       479,237       356,028  
Derivative financial instruments
    18       14,225       1,732  
Provisions
    22       2,155       6,099  
Total Current liabilities
            1,118,199       905,333  
TOTAL LIABILITIES
            2,490,630       2,043,989  
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
            3,496,219       3,054,804  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Consolidated statements of income
for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)


   
Note
      06.30.14       06.30.13       06.30.12  
Revenues
    29       2,113,014       1,637,411       1,367,437  
Costs
    30       (956,238 )     (749,865 )     (619,278 )
Gross Profit
            1,156,776       887,546       748,159  
Gain from disposal of investment properties
    10       308       236       -  
General and administrative expenses
    31       (101,445 )     (67,720 )     (58,183 )
Selling expenses
    31       (76,854 )     (60,826 )     (43,376 )
Other operating results, net
    33       (27,387 )     (37,578 )     (20,816 )
Profit from Operations
            951,398       721,658       625,784  
Share of (loss) / profit of associates and joint ventures
    8,9       (13,535 )     (602 )     3,758  
Profit from Operations Before Financing and Taxation
            937,863       721,056       629,542  
Finance income
    34       124,495       55,029       49,561  
Finance cost
    34       (499,901 )     (234,264 )     (156,361 )
Other financial results
    34       74,730       (12,092 )     2,318  
Financial results, net
    34       (300,676 )     (191,327 )     (104,482 )
Profit Before Income Tax
            637,187       529,729       525,060  
Income tax expense
    26       (226,700 )     (178,698 )     (179,416 )
Profit for the year
            410,487       351,031       345,644  
Total Comprehensive Income for the year
            410,487       351,031       345,644  
                                 
Attributable to:
                               
Equity holders of the parent
            377,003       330,098       332,047  
Non-controlling interest
            33,484       20,933       13,597  
                                 
Profit per share attributable to equity holders of the parent during the year (Note 35):
                               
Basic
            0.30       0.26       0.26  
Diluted
            0.30       0.26       0.14  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Consolidated statements of changes in Shareholders’ equity
for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)


   
Attributable to equity holders of the parent
 
   
Share capital
   
Inflation
adjustment
of share
capital
   
Share premium
   
Reserve for share-based compensation
   
Legal
reserve
   
Reserve for new developments
   
Special reserve (1)
   
Acquisition of additional interest in subsidiaries
   
Retained earnings
   
Subtotal
   
Non-
controlling interest
   
Total Shareholders' equity
 
Balance at June 30, 2013
    126,014       69,381       444,226       6,607       39,074       3,302       15,802       (19,707 )     164,224       848,923       161,892       1,010,815  
Comprehensive income for the year
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       377,003       377,003       33,484       410,487  
Distribution to legal reserve – Shareholders’ meeting as of October 31, 2013
    -       -       -       -       4       -       -       -       (4 )     -       -       -  
Reversal of reserve for new developments – Shareholders’ meeting as of October 31, 2013……....................................
    -       -       -       -       -       (3,302 )     -       -       3,302       -       -       -  
Dividends distribution – Shareholders’ meeting as of October 31, 2013 (Note 28)
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       (167,522 )     (167,522 )     -       (167,522 )
Reversal of expired dividends (Note 28)
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       1,690       1,690       -       1,690  
Reserve for share-based compensation (Note 25)……
    -       -       -       (6,607 )     -       -       -       -       -       (6,607 )     -       (6,607 )
Dividends distribution to non-controlling interest
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       (3,274 )     (3,274 )
Advanced dividends distribution –Shareholders’ meeting as of June 13, 2014 (Note 28)
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       (240,000 )     (240,000 )     -       (240,000 )
Balance at June 30, 2014
    126,014       69,381       444,226       -       39,078       -       15,802       (19,707 )     138,693       813,487       192,102       1,005,589  

(1)  
Related to CNV General Resolution No. 609/12. See Note 28.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.


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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Consolidated statements of changes in Shareholders’ equity
for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

   
Attributable to equity holders of the parent
 
   
Share
 capital
   
Inflation adjustment of
share capital
   
Share premium
   
Reserve for share-based compensation
   
Legal reserve
   
Reserve for new developments
   
Special reserve (1)
   
Acquisition of additional interest in subsidiaries
   
 
Retained earnings
   
Subtotal
   
Non-controlling interest
   
Total Shareholders’ equity
 
Balance at June 30, 2012
    125,989       84,621       536,300       2,138       39,074       -       -       (16,020 )     51,774       823,876       148,647       972,523  
Comprehensive income for the year
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       330,098       330,098       20,933       351,031  
Dividends distribution – Shareholders’ meeting as of October 31, 2012 (Note 28) …………………..
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       (140,000 )     (140,000 )     -       (140,000 )
Constitution of reserve for new developments – Shareholders’ meeting as of October 31, 2012
    -       -       -       -       -       3,302       -       -       (3,302 )     -       -       -  
Reallocation of retained earnings – Shareholders’ meeting as of October 31, 2012
    -       (15,240 )     (92,090 )     -       -       -       -       -       107,330       -       -       -  
Advanced dividends distribution –Shareholders’ meeting as of May 3, 2013 (Note 28)
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       (166,500 )     (166,500 )     -       (166,500 )
Reversal of expired dividends (Note 28)…………….
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       626       626       -       626  
Reserve for share-based compensation (Note 25)…………
    -       -       -       4,469       -       -       -       -       -       4,469       -       4,469  
Dividends distribution to non-controlling interest ……………
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       (12,064 )     (12,064 )
Capital contribution of non-controlling interest
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       5,233       5,233  
Acquisition of  additional interest in subsidiaries (Note 3)
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       (3,687 )     -       (3,687 )     (857 )     (4,544 )
Conversion of notes
    25       -       16       -       -       -       -       -       -       41       -       41  
Reallocation RG 609/12 CNV
    -       -       -       -       -       -       15,802       -       (15,802 )     -       -       -  
Balance at June 30, 2013
    126,014       69,381       444,226       6,607       39,074       3,302       15,802       (19,707 )     164,224       848,923       161,892       1,010,815  

(1)  
Related to CNV General Resolution No. 609/12. See Note 28.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Consolidated statements of changes in shareholders’ equity
for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)


   
Attributable to equity holders of the parent
             
   
Share capital
   
Inflation Adjustment of
Share Capital
   
Share Premium
   
Reserve for share-based compensation
   
Legal reserve
   
Reserve for new developments
   
Special reserve
   
Acquisition of additional interest in subsidiaries
   
 
Retained earnings
   
Subtotal
   
Non-Controlling Interest
   
Total Shareholders' Equity
 
Balance at July 1, 2011                                               
    125,961       84,621       536,290       -       26,045       183       147       -       22,671       795,918       136,836       932,754  
Comprehensive income for the year………………….
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       332,047       332,047       13,597       345,644  
Acquisition of  additional interest in subsidiaries (Note 3)
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       (16,020 )     -       (16,020 )     (187 )     (16,207 )
Capital contribution of non-controlling shareholders…………………………………………….
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       2,717       2,717  
Conversion of notes                                               
    28       -       10       -       -       -       -       -       -       38       -       38  
Reserve for share-based compensation (Note 25)
    -       -       -       2,138       -       -       -       -       -       2,138       -       2,138  
Reversal of expired dividends (Note 28)
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       3,809       3,809       -       3,809  
Release of reserves                                               
    -       -       -       -       -       (183 )     (147 )     -       330       -       -       -  
Dividends distribution to non-controlling interest
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       (4,316 )     (4,316 )
Distribution to legal reserve – Shareholders’ meeting as of October 31, 2011
    -       -       -       -       13,029       -       -       -       (13,029 )     -       -       -  
Dividends distribution – Shareholders’ meeting as of October 31, 2011 (Note 28)
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       (117,054 )     (117,054 )     -       (117,054 )
Advanced dividends distribution – Shareholders’ meeting as of May 23, 2012 (Note 28)
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       (177,000 )     (177,000 )     -       (177,000 )
Balance at June 30, 2012                                               
    125,989       84,621       536,300       2,138       39,074       -       -       (16,020 )     51,774       823,876       148,647       972,523  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.


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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Consolidated statements of cash flows
for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

   
Note
      06.30.14       06.30.13       06.30.12  
Operating activities:
                             
Cash generated from operations
    19       1,161,870       895,176       770,690  
Income tax paid
            (240,406 )     (240,470 )     (156,785 )
Net cash generated from operating activities
            921,464       654,706       613,905  
                                 
Investing activities:
                               
Acquisition of associates
    9       (13,040 )     -       -  
Acquisition of joint ventures
    8       -       (25,899 )     (45,527 )
Capital contributions in joint ventures
    8       (1,222 )     (32,615 )     (15,135 )
Increase in investment properties                                                                         
    10       (244,824 )     (199,288 )     (101,213 )
Proceeds from sale of investment properties
            493       333       -  
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment
    11       (11,278 )     (7,839 )     (5,806 )
Advance payments
            (29,647 )     (15,780 )     (9,392 )
Acquisition of intangible assets
    13       (2,165 )     (567 )     (559 )
Increase in financial assets
            (1,285,519 )     (775,597 )     (757,908 )
Decrease in financial assets                                                                         
            1,296,369       649,453       711,368  
Loans granted to related parties
            (268,459 )     (60,364 )     (35,951 )
Loans repayment received from related parties
            29,110       239       -  
Collection of dividends
            -       1,250       -  
Collection of financial assets interests                                                                         
            12,330       19,510       594  
Net cash used in investing activities                                                                         
            (517,852 )     (447,164 )     (259,529 )
                                 
Financing activities:
                               
Borrowings obtained                                                                         
            365,367       524,420       64,904  
Borrowings obtained from related parties                                                                         
            50       -       -  
Capital contribution of non-controlling interest
            -       5,233       2,717  
Payment of seller financing of shares
            (1,640 )     (10,910 )     (20,889 )
Repayment of borrowings
            (348,215 )     (201,137 )     (129,748 )
Payments of purchase of non-controlling interest 
            -       (1,742 )     (7,363 )
Payment of seller financing 
            (1,871 )     (1,107 )     -  
Proceeds from derivative  financial instruments
            61,732       -       -  
Payment of derivative financial instruments
            (37,959 )     -       -  
Dividends paid                                                                         
    28       (405,940 )     (307,573 )     (252,431 )
Interest paid                                                                         
            (140,987 )     (90,078 )     (60,003 )
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest
            (7,443 )     (7,895 )     (4,316 )
Reimbursement of dividends
            -       -       6,937  
Net cash used in financing activities
            (516,906 )     (90,789 )     (400,192 )
                                 
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
            (113,294 )     116,753       (45,816 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
    19       223,385       102,698       145,552  
Foreign exchange gain on cash and cash equivalents
            6,615       3,934       2,962  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
    19       116,706       223,385       102,698  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
 

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



1.  
The Group´s business and general information

Alto Palermo S.A. (formerly Sociedad Anónima Mercado de Abasto Proveedor (SAMAP), and alternatively “Alto Palermo S.A.”, “APSA”, “we” or “the Company”) is an Argentine real estate company mainly engaged in holding, leasing, managing, developing, operating and acquiring shopping malls and holds a predominant position within the Argentine market. APSA was incorporated in 1889 under the name SAMAP and until 1984 we operated the major fresh foodstuff market in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires. Our core asset was the historical building of Mercado de Abasto, which served as seat of the market from 1889 until 1984, when we interrupted a sizable part of its operations.
 
Since the Company was acquired by IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima (hereinafter, IRSA) in 1994, we have been growing through a series of acquisitions and development projects that eventually led to a corporate reorganization giving rise to the current company name and organizational structure. Our main shareholder is IRSA. The Company’s stocks are traded in the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange and in USA’s NASDAQ.
 
We operate and hold a majority interest in a portfolio of twelve shopping centers in Argentina, six of which are located in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (Abasto, Paseo Alcorta, Alto Palermo, Patio Bullrich, Buenos Aires Design and Dot Baires Shopping), two in Buenos Aires province (Alto Avellaneda and Soleil) and the rest are situated in different provinces (Alto Noa in the City of Salta, Alto Rosario in the City of Rosario, Mendoza Plaza in the City of Mendoza and Córdoba Shopping Villa Cabrera in the City of Córdoba). Additionally, APSA operates, through a joint venture, La Ribera Shopping, in the City of Santa Fe.

Furthermore, in December 2011, we started developing our “Distrito Arcos” project, located in the neighborhood of Palermo, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires and continued working on the development of a new shopping mall in the City of Neuquén, “Alto Comahue”.

APSA and its subsidiaries are hereinafter referred to jointly as "the Group". See Notes 2.3 and 6 for further description of the Group´s companies and segments.

These Consolidated Financial Statements have been approved by the Board of Directors to be issued on September 8, 2014.

 

 

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



2.  
Summary of significant accounting policies

The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these Consolidated Financial Statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.

2.1.  
Basis of preparation of the consolidated financial statements

(a)  
Basis of preparation
 
These Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with and in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), issued by International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) and interpretations from International Financial Reporting Interpretation Committee (“CINIIF” as per its Spanish acronym) (“IFRIC” as per its English acronym and known before as the Standards Interpretation Committee “SIC” as per its English acronym). All IFRS applicable as of the date of these consolidated financial statements have been applied. Additionally, the Group has adopted certain IFRS that are not effective as of June 30, 2014, but for which early adoption is accepted.

(b)  
Current and non-current classification

The Group presents current and non-current assets, and current and non-current liabilities, as separate classifications in its statement of financial position according with the operating cycle of each activity.

The operating cycle for activities related to the Group’s investment property is 12 months. Therefore, current assets and current liabilities include the assets and liabilities that are either realized or settled within 12 months from the end of the fiscal year. The operating cycle of activities related to the Group’s investment property for sale depends on each specific project, and thus cannot be clearly defined. In general, assets and liabilities classified as investment property for sale are realized or discharged over many fiscal years, ranging between one and three years or, in exceptional cases, over a longer period. As a result, and for purposes of classification, the Group has assumed the operating cycle of investment property for sale to be 12 months.

All other assets and liabilities are classified as non-current. Current and deferred tax assets and liabilities (income tax payable), are presented separately from each other and from other assets and liabilities as current and non-current, respectively.

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



2.           Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued)

(c)  
Presentation currency

The consolidated financial statements are presented in thousands of Argentine Pesos. Unless otherwise stated or the context otherwise requires, references to ‘Peso amounts’ or ‘Ps.’, are to Argentine Pesos, and references to ‘USD’ or ‘US dollars’ are to United States dollars.

(d)  
End of the fiscal year

The fiscal year begins on July 1 and ends on June 30 every year.

(e)  
Accounting conventions

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared under the deemed cost convention, as modified by financial assets and financial liabilities (including derivative instruments) at fair value through profit or loss and share-based compensation at fair value.

(f)  
Cash flows

The Group reports cash flows from operating activities using the indirect method. Interest paid is presented within financing cash flows. Interest received is presented within investing activities. The acquisitions and disposals of investment properties are disclosed as cash flows from investing activities because this most appropriately reflects the Group’s business activities. Cash flows in respect to trading properties are disclosed as cash flows from operating activities because these assets are sold in the ordinary course of business.

(g)  
Use of estimates

The preparation of financial statements at a certain date requires the Management to make estimations and evaluations affecting the amount of assets and liabilities recorded and contingent assets and liabilities disclosed at such date, as well as income and expenses recorded during the period. Actual results might differ from the estimates and evaluations made at the date of preparation of these financial statements. The most significant judgments made by Management in applying the Group’s accounting policies and the major sources of uncertainty are described in Note 5.

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



2.           Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued)

2.2.  
New accounting standards

The following standards, amendments and interpretations have been published by the IASB and by the International Financial Reporting Interpretation Committee (“IFRIC”) and known before as the Standards Interpretation Committee “SIC”. Below we outline the standards, amendments and interpretations that may potentially have an impact on the Group.

IFRS 15 “Revenue from contracts with customers”

On May 28, 2014, the International Accounting Standards Board has published the new IFRS 15 “Revenue from contracts with customers” (IFRS 15) that replaces IAS 11 “Construction contracts”, IAS 18 “Revenue from ordinary operating activities”, IFRIC 13 “Customer loyalty programs”, IFRIC 15 “Agreements for the construction of real estate”, IFRIC 18 “Transfer of assets from customers” and SIC-31 “Revenue – Barter transactions involving advertising services”.

IFRS 15 provides the new revenue recognition model derived from contracts with customers. The core principle underlying the model is satisfaction of a performance obligations assumed with customers. IFRS 15 bases this principle on a single, five-step model that is developed extensively and in detail, including examples.

The new model of ordinary income applies to all contracts with customers, other than those covered by other IFRSs, such as leases insurance and financial instruments contracts. The standard does not address recognition of interest or dividend income.

IFRS 15 becomes effective for all fiscal years beginning as from January 1, 2017 and may be adopted earlier. Application is retroactive. On the balance sheet date, the Company has not assessed the impact that this standard shall have on its financial position and the results of operations.

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



2.           Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued)

IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments”

On July 24, 2014, the International Accounting Standards Board released the final version of IFRS 9 “Financial instruments”, which includes in one single standard all stages of the IASB project to replace IAS 39 “Financial instruments: Recognition and measurement”. Such stages are classification and measurement of instruments, impairment and accounting for hedging. This version adds a new impairment model based on expected losses and introduces some minor amendments to the classification and measurement of financial assets. The new standard replaces all previous versions of IFRS 9 and becomes effective for fiscal years starting on or after January 1 2018 that is, in the case of the group for financial statements ended on June 30, 2019.

The Group has adopted the IFRS 9 to the transition date.

IAS 27 (revised) “Separate financial statements”

On August 12, 2014 the International Accounting Standards Board has released an amendment to IAS 27 “Equity method in separate financial statements”. The amendment reinstates the equity method as an option to account for investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates in separate financial statements. The amendment becomes effective for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2016; that is, in the case for the Company for the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2017. It may be applied earlier. Implementation of this amendment will impact on the preparation of the Group separate financial statements. The Group is currently assessing the potential impact on the preparation of the separate financial statements as of these financial statements.

Amendments to IAS 16 “Property, plant and equipment” and IAS 38 “Intangible assets”

On May 12, 2014, the International Accounting Standards Board has released amendments to the IAS 16 “Property, plant and equipment” and IAS 38 “Intangible assets” denominated “Clarification of acceptable methods of depreciation and amortization” (Amendments to IAS 16 and IAS 38)”. The amendments provide further guidance on the calculation of depreciation and amortization of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets. Amendments become effective for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2016; hence, in the case of the Group, they become effective for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017. It may be applied earlier. The Group is currently assessing the potential impact in the preparation of separate financial statements on this balance sheet date.

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



2.           Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued)

Modification to IFRS 11 “Joint Arrangements”

On May 6 2014, the International Accounting Standards Board has released amendments to IFRS 11 “Joint Arrangements”, entitled “Accounting for acquisition of interests in joint operations (Amendment to IFRS 11)”. The amendments clarify accounting for such acquisitions where the business involves joint operations. The amendments become effective for the fiscal year beginning on or after January 1, 2016; that is, in the case of the Group for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017. It may be applied earlier. The Group is currently assessing the potential impact on the preparation of the separate financial statements on this balance sheet date.

IFRS 13 "Fair Value Measurement"

On May 12, 2011 the International Accounting Standards Board issued IFRS 13 “Fair Value Measurement” that provides in a single accounting pronouncement a unified framework for measuring fair value of financial statements prepared in accordance with the IFRSs. IFRS 13 shall apply to all other pronouncements that require or allow measurement at fair value. IFRS 13 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability. The standard provides a three-level hierarchy of methods (‘the fair value hierarchy’) for arriving at fair value. The hierarchy is based on how observable inputs are. The Group has adopted IFRS 13 for this fiscal year. The adoption of this standard has not led to material amendments to valuation methodologies used by the Group, although it has resulted in the introduction of some additional disclosures to financial statements.

IAS 32 “Financial Instruments: Presentation”

The IASB has modified the IAS 32 implementation guidance and clarified some of the conditions for financial assets and liabilities to be offset in the balance sheet. Amendments do not modify the current offsetting model provided by IAS 32 but rather clarify that the right to offset should be available as of the offsetting date (that is, it should not depend on a future event) and should be legally binding upon all parties in the normal course of business, as well as in the case of default, insolvency or bankruptcy. Amendments also describe certain settlement arrangements and specify whether they meet the offsetting requirements established by the standard.

Amendments are applicable for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1st, 2014. Earlier adoption is permitted. The adoption of these amendments will neither have significant impacts in the financial situation nor in results from Group’s operations.

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



2.           Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued)

IAS 36 “Impairment of Assets”

The IASB has made amendments to IAS 36, requiring additional disclosures related to recoverable value of non-financial assets. This amendment eliminates certain requirements related to the disclosure of recoverable values of cash-generating units that had been included in IAS 36 with the publication of IFRS 13.

Amendments are applicable for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1st, 2014, and shall be applied retrospectively. Earlier adoption is permitted.  The Group is analyzing the impact of the adoption of these amendments in the financial situation and in results of its operations.

IFRIC 21 “Levies”

IFRIC 21 provides guidance on when to recognize a liability for a levy imposed by government, other than income tax, both for levies that are accounted for in accordance with IAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets and those where the timing and amount of the levy is certain.

IFRIC 21 becomes effective for fiscal years beginning January 1, 2014. They may be applied to previous fiscal years. The adoption of this standard should not have any material impact on the financial position or results of operations of the Group.

On the issue date of these financial statements there are no other standards, amendments and interpretations issued by the IASB and IFRIC that are yet to become effective and that are expected to have a material effect on the Group.

2.3.  
Scope of consolidation

(a)  
Subsidiaries

Subsidiaries are all entities (including structured entities) over which the Group has control. The Group controls an entity when the Group is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the entity. The Group also analyze whether there is control when it does not hold more than 50% of the voting rights of an entity, but does have capacity to define its relevant activities because of de-facto control.

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



2.           Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued)

There may be de-facto control where the relative size of voting rights held by the Group in an entity in relation to the size and dilution of other shareholders gives the Group power to define the relevant activities of such entity.

 Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group. They are deconsolidated from the date that control ceases.

The Group uses the acquisition method of accounting to account for business combinations. The consideration transferred for the acquisition of a subsidiary is the fair value of the assets transferred, the liabilities incurred and the equity interests issued by the Group. The consideration transferred includes the fair value of any asset or liability resulting from a contingent consideration arrangement. Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date.

IFRS 3 “Business Combination” allows up to 12 months to finalize the accounting for a business combination. Where the accounting for a business combination is not complete by the end of the reporting period in which the business combination occurred, the Group reports provisional amounts.

The Group recognizes any non-controlling interest in the acquire on an acquisition-by-acquisition basis either at fair value or at the non-controlling interest’s proportionate share of the acquirer’s net assets. The Group chooses the method to be used on case by case bases.

The excess of the sum of the consideration transferred the amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree and the acquisition-date fair value of any previous equity interest in the acquiree over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. 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 income statement as “Bargain purchase gains”.

Inter-company transactions, balances and unrealized gains on transactions between group companies are eliminated. Unrealized losses are also eliminated. Accounting policies of subsidiaries are changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the Group. The majority of subsidiaries have the same year-end as the Group’s, however, a small number of subsidiaries have non-coterminous year-ends. In these circumstances, special-purpose financial statements prepared as of June 30 of each year are used for purposes of the Group consolidation.

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



2.           Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued)

The Group conducts its business through several operating and holding subsidiaries. Unless otherwise stated, the subsidiaries listed below have share capital consisting solely of ordinary shares, which are held directly by the Group and the proportion of ownership interests held equals to the voting rights held by the Group. The country of incorporation or registration is also their place of business Subsidiaries are shown in alphabetical order.

       
June 30, 2014
   
June 30, 2013
   
June 30, 2012
 
Name of the entity
Place of business / country of incorporation
Principal activities
(*)
 
% of ownership interest held by the Group
   
% of ownership interest held by Non-controlling interest
   
% of ownership interest held by the Group
   
% of ownership interest held by Non-controlling interest
   
% of
ownership interest held by the Group
   
% of ownership interest held by Non-controlling interest
 
Direct equity interest of APSA:
                                       
Apsamedia S.A.(**)
Argentina
Consumer financing and advertising
    -       -       100 %     -       100 %     -  
Arcos del Gourmet S.A.
Argentina
Real estate
    90 %     10 %     90 %     10 %     88.185 %     11.815 %
Conil S.A.
Argentina
Real estate
    100 %     -       100 %     -       100 %     -  
Emprendimiento Recoleta S.A.
Argentina
Real estate
    53.68 %     46.32 %     53.68 %     46.32 %     53.68 %     46.32 %
Fibesa S.A.
Argentina
Real estate
    100 %     -       99.99996 %     0.00004 %     99.99996 %     0.00004 %
Panamerican Mall S.A.
Argentina
Real estate
    80 %     20 %     80 %     20 %     80 %     20 %
Shopping Neuquén S.A.
Argentina
Real estate
    99.21 %     0.79 %     99.07 %     0.93 %     98.14 %     1.86 %
Torodur S.A.
Uruguay
Investment
    100 %     -       100 %     -       100 %     -  

(*)
The company engaged mainly in the “investment” business is a company without material assets and liabilities other than its respective equity holdings in operating companies.
(**)
As from July 1, 2013, the Company was merged into APSA.

The Group takes into account both quantitative and qualitative aspects in order to determine which non-controlling interests in subsidiaries are considered significant. In quantitative terms, the Group considers significant those investments that individually represent at least 20% of the total equity attributable to non-controlling interest in subsidiaries at the each year end. Therefore, in qualitative terms, are considered, among other factors, the specific risks to which each company is exposed to, their returns and the importance that each of them has for the Group.

Summarized financial information on subsidiaries with material non-controlling interests and other information are included in Note 7.

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



2.           Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued)

(b)  
Changes in ownership interests in subsidiaries without change of control

Transactions with non-controlling interests that do not result in loss of control are accounted for as equity transactions – that is to say, as transactions with the owners in their capacity as owners. The amount recorded is the difference between the fair value of any consideration paid and/or collected and the relevant share acquired and/or transferred of the carrying value of net assets of the subsidiary.

(c)  
Disposal of subsidiaries with loss of control

When the Group ceases to have control any retained interest in the entity is re-measured to its fair value at the date when control is lost, with the change in carrying amount recognized in profit or loss. The fair value is the initial carrying amount for the purposes of subsequently accounting for the retained interest as an associate, joint venture or financial asset. In addition, any amounts previously recognized in other comprehensive income in respect of that entity are accounted for as if the Group had directly disposed of the related assets or liabilities. This may mean that amounts previously recognized in other comprehensive income are reclassified to profit or loss.

(d)  
Associates

Associates are all entities over which the Group has significant influence but not control, generally accompanying a shareholding of between 20% and less than 50% of the voting rights. Investments in associates are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Under the equity method, the investment is initially recognized at cost, and the carrying amount is increased or decreased to recognize the investor’s share of the profit or loss of the investee after the date of acquisition. The Group’s investment in associates includes goodwill identified on acquisition.

If the ownership interest in an associate is reduced but significant influence is retained, only a proportionate share of the amounts previously recognized in other comprehensive income is reclassified to profit or loss where appropriate.

The Group’s share of post-acquisition profit or loss is recognized in the income statement, and its share of post- acquisition movements in other comprehensive income is recognized in other comprehensive income with a corresponding adjustment to the carrying amount of the investment. When the Group’s share of losses in an associate equals or exceeds its interest in the associate, including any other unsecured receivables, the Group does not recognize further losses, unless it has incurred legal or constructive obligations or made payments on behalf of the associate.


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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



2.           Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued)

The Group determines at each reporting date whether there is any objective evidence that the investment in the associate is impaired. If this is the case, the Group calculates the amount of impairment as the difference between the recoverable amount of the associate and its carrying value and recognizes the amount adjacent to ‘share of profit / (loss) of an associate and joint ventures in the income statement of income.

Profits and losses resulting from upstream and downstream transactions between the Group and its associate are recognized in the Group’s financial statements only to the extent of unrelated investor’s interests in the associates. Unrealized losses are eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of an impairment of the asset transferred. Accounting policies of associates have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the Group.

For purposes of including the earnings of associates by applying the equity method, the Group uses financial statements of the associates as of the same date or a or a later date, provided the difference between the reporting date of the associate and that of the Group cannot be longer than three months. In these cases, the Group assesses and adjusts the results of such associates for material transactions or other material events occurred during the interim period.

The Group takes into account both quantitative and qualitative aspects in order to determine which non-controlling interests in associates are considered significant. In quantitative terms, the investments that individually represent at least 20% of equity in earnings of joint ventures in the consolidated income statement and, simultaneously, at least 20% of all investments in joint ventures total equity attributable to non-controlling interest in associates at the each year end are considered significant. Therefore, in qualitative terms, are considered, among other factors, the specific risks to which each company is exposed to, their returns and the importance that each of them has for the Group.

Summarized financial information and other information for associates are included in Note 9.

(e)  
Joint arrangements

Joint arrangements are arrangements of which the Group and other party or parties have joint control bound by a contractual arrangement. Under IFRS 11, investments in joint arrangements are classified as either joint ventures or joint operations depending on the contractual rights and obligations each investor has rather than the legal structure of the joint arrangement. A joint venture is a joint arrangement whereby the parties that have joint control of the arrangement have rights to the net assets of the arrangement. A joint operation is a joint arrangement whereby the parties that have joint control of the arrangement have rights to the assets and obligations for the liabilities, relating to the arrangement. The Group has assessed the nature of its joint arrangements and determined them to be joint ventures.

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



2.           Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued)

Investments in joint ventures are accounted for under the equity method.

Under the equity method of accounting, interests in joint ventures are initially recognized in the consolidated statement of financial position at cost and adjusted thereafter to recognize the Group’s share of the post-acquisition of profits or losses and movements in other comprehensive income in the income statement and in other comprehensive income respectively.

When the Group’s share of losses in a joint venture equals or exceeds its interests in the joint ventures (which includes any long-term interests that, in substance, form part of the Group’s net investment in the joint ventures), the Group does not recognize further losses, unless it has incurred obligations or made payments on behalf of the joint ventures.

The Group determines at each reporting date whether there is any objective evidence that the investment in the joint ventures is impaired. If this is the case, the Group calculates the amount of impairment as the difference between the recoverable amount of the joint venture and its carrying value and recognizes the amount adjacent to ‘share of profit/ (loss) of an associate and joint venture’ in the income statement.

Unrealized gains on transactions between the Group and its joint ventures are eliminated to the extent of the Group’s interest in the joint ventures. Unrealized losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of an impairment of the asset transferred. Accounting policies of the joint ventures have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the Group.

The Group takes into account both quantitative and qualitative aspects in order to determine which non-controlling interests in joint ventures are considered significant. In quantitative terms, the investments that individually represent at least 20% of equity in earnings of joint ventures in the consolidated income statement and, simultaneously, at least 20% the total equity attributable to non-controlling interest in joint ventures at the each year end are considered significant. Therefore, in qualitative terms, are considered, among other factors, the specific risks to which each company is exposed to, their returns and the importance that each of them has for the Group.

Summarized financial information and other information for significant joint ventures are included in Note 8.

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



2.           Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued)

2.4  
Segment reporting

Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”). This Committee is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments. The operating segments are described in Note 6.

2.5  
Foreign currency translation

(a)  
Functional and presentation currency

Items included in the financial statements of each of the Group’s entities are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (‘the functional currency’). The consolidated financial statements are presented in Argentine Pesos, which is the Group’s presentation currency.

(b)  
Transactions and balances in foreign currency

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses 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 profit or loss for the year.

Foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in the statement of income within finance income and finance costs, as appropriate, unless they are capitalized as explained in Note 2.19.

2.6  
Investment properties

Investment properties are those properties owned by the Group that are held either to earn long-term rental income or for capital appreciation and that are not occupied by The Group for its own operations. Properties occupied by associates or joint ventures are accounted for as investment properties in the consolidated financial statements. Investment property also includes properties that is being constructed or developed for future use as investment property. The Group also classifies land whose future use has not been determined yet as investment property.

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



2.           Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued)

When a property is partially owner-occupied, with the rest being held for rental income or capital appreciation, the Group accounts for the portions separately. The portion that is owner-occupied is accounted for as property, plant and equipment under IAS 16 “Property, Plant and Equipment” and the portion that is held for rental income or capital appreciation, or both, is treated as investment property under IAS 40 “Investment Property”.

The Group’s investment properties primarily comprise the Group’s portfolio of shopping centers and offices, certain property under development and other undeveloped land.

Investment property is measured initially at cost. Cost comprises the purchase price and directly attributable expenditures, such as legal fees, certain direct taxes, commissions and in the case of properties under construction, the capitalization of financial costs.

For properties under development, capitalization of costs includes not only financial costs, but also all costs directly attributable to works in process, from commencement of construction until it is completed and property is in conditions to start operating. Capitalized costs include mainly the part attributable to third-party service costs, as well as the materials necessary for construction. Capitalization of such costs ceases when the property reaches the operating conditions indicated above. 

Direct expenses related to lease contract negotiation (as well as payment to third parties for services rendered and certain specific taxes related to execution of such contracts) are capitalized as part of the book value of the relevant investment properties and amortized over the term of the lease.

Borrowing costs associated with properties under development or undergoing major refurbishment are capitalized. The finance cost capitalized is calculated using the Group’s weighted average cost of borrowings after adjusting for borrowings associated with specific developments. Where borrowings are associated with specific developments, the amount capitalized is the gross interest incurred on those borrowings less any investment income arising on their temporary investment. Finance cost is capitalized as from the commencement of the development work until the date of practical completion. The capitalization of finance costs is suspended if there are prolonged periods when development activity is interrupted. Finance cost is also capitalized on the purchase cost of land or property acquired specifically for redevelopment in the short term but only when activities necessary to prepare the asset for redevelopment are in progress.

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



2.           Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued)

The Group has adopted the cost model for all of its investment properties. Therefore, at the date of each statement of financial position, investment properties are carried at amortized cost, less impairment losses, if any. Under the cost model, an investment property is impaired if its carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. Where individual components of an item of investment property have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items, which are depreciated separately. Subsequent costs 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 the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. These costs may include the cost of improving or replacing parts that are eligible for capitalization. The carrying amount of the replaced part is derecognized. Repairs and maintenance are charged to the income statement as incurred.

If an investment property becomes owner-occupied, it is reclassified as property, plant and equipment at the commencement of owner occupation. An item of owner-occupied property is reclassified to investment property when its use has changed and owner-occupation ceases. Where an investment property undergoes a change in use, evidenced by commencement of development with a view to sale, the property is transferred to trading properties.

Transfers in and out of the respective categories as described above do not change the carrying amount of the properties transferred, and they do not change the cost of the properties for measurement or disclosure purposes.

Land and property under constructions are not depreciated. Depreciation of the remaining investment properties is calculated, based on a component approach, using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of each component, as follows:

Shopping centers portfolio                                               
Between 4 and 27 years
Offices and other rental properties portfolio
Between 18 and 30 years

As of each period-end an evaluation is performed to determine the existence of indicators of any decrease in recoverable value or useful life of assets. Should there be indicator, the recoverable amount and/or residual useful life of impaired asset(s) is estimated, and an impairment adjustment is made, if applicable. On the balance sheet date, the residual useful life of assets is estimated and adjusted, if necessary.

An asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if its carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount (see Note 2.10.).

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



2.           Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued)

Asset transfers, whether assets classified under investments properties are reclassified under other items or vice-versa, may only be carried out when there is a change of use evidenced by: a)   commencement of occupation of real property by the owner, where investment property is transferred to property, plant and equipment; b) commencement of development activities for sale purposes, where investment property is transferred to property for sale; c) the end of owner occupation, where it is transferred from Property, plant and equipment to investment properties; or d) commencement of an operating lease transactions with a third party, where properties for sale is transferred to investment property.

The Group may sell its investment property when it considers they are not core to its ongoing rental business activities. Investment properties are derecognized when they are disposed of or when they are permanently withdrawn from use and no future economic benefits are expected to arise from their disposals. Gains or losses on disposals or retirements of investment properties are determined by comparing the net disposal proceeds and their carrying amounts at the date of disposal. The gains or losses are recognized in the statement of income and disclosed separately under the line item “Gains from disposal of investment property”. Gains from the sale of such property are recognized when the significant risks and rewards have been transferred to the buyer. As for unconditional agreements, proceeds are recognized for generally when legal title to property passes to the buyer and the buyer intends to make the respective payment therefor. In the case of conditional agreements, the sale is accounted for where such conditions have been met. Where consideration receivable for the sale of the properties is deferred, it is discounted to present. The difference between the discounted amount and the amount receivable is treated as interest income and recognized over the period using the effective interest method.

2.7.           Property, plant and equipment

This category primarily comprises buildings or portions of a building used for administrative purposes, machines, computers and other equipment, motor vehicles, furniture, fixtures and fittings and improvements to the Group’s corporate offices.

All property, plant and equipment (“PPE”) are stated at historical cost less depreciation and accumulated impairment, if any. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items. For properties under development, capitalization of costs includes not only financial costs, but also all costs directly attributable to works in process, from commencement of construction until it is completed and property is in conditions to start operating. Capitalized costs include mainly the part attributable to third-party service costs, as well as the materials necessary for construction. Capitalization of such costs ceases when the property reaches the operating conditions indicated above. 

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



2.           Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued)

Borrowing costs are directly attributable incurred for the purpose of acquiring, constructing or producing a qualifying PPE are capitalized as part of its cost. A qualifying PPE is an asset that necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use. Borrowing costs are capitalized during the period of construction or production of the eligible asset; such capitalization ceases once the necessary activities for the asset to have the intended use have been completed, or else capitalization is suspended while construction activity is suspended.

Subsequent costs 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 the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. Such costs may include the cost of improvements and replacement of parts as they meet the conditions to be capitalized. The carrying amount of those parts that are replaced is derecognized. Repairs and maintenance are charged to the income statement during the financial period in which they are incurred. Depreciation, based on a component approach, is calculated using the straight-line method to allocate the cost over the assets’ estimated useful lives, as follows:

Other buildings and facilities
Between 20 and 50 years
Furniture and fixtures                                               
10 years
Machinery and equipment                                               
Between 3 and 10 years
Vehicles                                               
5 years
Others                                               
3 years

As of each period-end an evaluation is performed to determine the existence of indicators of any decrease in recoverable value or useful life of assets. Should there be indicator, the recoverable amount and/or residual useful life of impaired asset(s) is estimated, and an impairment adjustment is made, if applicable. On the balance sheet date, the residual useful life of assets is estimated and adjusted, if necessary.

An asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if its carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount (see Note 2.10.).

Gains from the sale of these assets are recognized when the significant risks and rewards have transferred to the buyer. This will normally take place on unconditional exchange, generally when legal title passes to the buyer and it is probable that the buyer will pay. For conditional exchanges, sales are recognized when these conditions are satisfied.

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



2.           Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued)

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds, net of direct expenses related to those proceeds, with carrying amount at the date of each transaction. Gains and losses from the disposal of property, plant and equipment items are recognized within “Other operating income, net” in the income statement.

2.8.  
Leases

Leases are classified at their inception as either operating or finance leases based on the economic substance of the agreement.

A Group company is the lessor:

Operating lease – properties leased out to tenants under operating leases are included in “Investment properties” in the statement of financial position. See Note 2.25 for the recognition of rental income.

Finance lease – the Group does not have any assets leased out under finance leases.

A Group company is the lessee:

Operating lease – leases in which substantially all risks and rewards of ownership are retained by another party, the lessor, are classified as operating leases. Payments, including prepayments, made under operating leases (net of any incentives received from the lessor) are charged to the income statement on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease. Significant leases where the Group acts as lessee under operating leases mainly include principal offices.

Finance lease - leases of assets where the Group has substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as finance leases. Finance leases are capitalized at the commencement of the lease at the lower of the fair value of the property and the present value of the minimum lease payments. Capitalized lease assets are depreciated over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the assets and the lease term. The finance charges are charged over the lease period so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability for each period. Liabilities corresponding to finance leases, measured at discounted value, are included in current and non-current borrowings. Significant leases where the Group acts as lessee under finance leases include machinery and computer equipment.

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



2.           Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued)

2.9.  
Intangible assets

(a)  
Goodwill

Goodwill represents future economic benefits arising from assets that are not capable of being individually identified and separately recognized by the Group on an acquisition. Goodwill is initially measured as the difference between the fair value of the consideration transferred, plus the amount of non-controlling interest in the acquisition and, in business combinations achieved in stages, the acquisition-date fair value of the previously held equity interest in the acquisition and the net fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities assumed on the acquisition date.

At acquisition goodwill is allocated to those cash generating units expected to benefit from the acquisition for the purpose of impairment (see Note 2.10.). Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill arising on the acquisition of subsidiaries is included within “Intangible assets” on the statement of financial position.

Goodwill may also arise upon investments in associates and joint ventures, being the surplus of the cost of investment over the Group’s share of the fair value of the net identifiable assets. Such goodwill is recorded within investments in associates or joint ventures.

Goodwill is not amortized but tested for impairment on an annual basis, or more frequently if there is an indication of impairment.

(b)  
Software

Acquired computer software licenses are capitalized on the basis of the costs incurred to acquire and bring to use the specific software. These costs are amortized over their estimated useful lives of 3 years.

Costs associated with maintaining computer software programs are recognized as an expense as incurred. Development costs that are directly attributable to the design and testing of identifiable and unique software products controlled by the Group are recognized as intangible assets when the following criteria are met: (i) it is technically feasible to complete the software product so that it will be available for use; (ii) management intends to complete the software product and use or sell it; (iii) there is an ability to use or sell the software product; (iv) it can be demonstrated how the software product will generate probable future economic benefits; (v) adequate technical, financial and other resources to complete the development and to use or sell the software product are available; and (vi) the expenditure attributable to the software product during its development can be reliably measured.

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



2.
Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued)


Directly attributable costs that are capitalized as part of the software product include the software development employee costs and an appropriate portion of relevant overheads.

Other development expenditures that do not meet these criteria are recognized as an expense as incurred. Development costs previously recognized as an expense are not recognized as an asset in a subsequent period.

Computer software development costs recognized as assets are amortized over their estimated useful lives, which does not exceed 3 years.

(c)  
Rights of use

The Group acquired certain rights to exploit a plot of land and facilities. These rights primarily comprise the right to exploit the land and attached buildings and facilities known as Arcos del Gourmet (“Arcos”).

The Arcos land and attached facilities is owned by Administration of Railway Infrastructure (“ADIF”, as per its Spanish acronym), a governmental agency created for the management of certain State property, particularly assets pertaining to the railway system. The Arcos are the old warehouse and adjacent spaces below the tracks of the San Martin railway lines. The Group intends to develop an open air shopping project comprising shops, restaurants, cultural spaces and other facilities. The right was acquired as part of the Arcos acquisition and is carried at acquisition cost less accumulated amortization. Amortization is calculated using the straight-line method over the period in which the economic benefits of use accrue. The right of use of Arcos will start to accrue economic benefits once construction works are completed. The Group must pay ADIF a fee on a monthly basis.

(d)  
Right to receive future units under barter agreements

The Group also enters into barter transactions where the Group normally exchanges undeveloped parcels of land with third-party developers for future property to be constructed on the bartered land. The Group generally receives monetary assets as part of the transactions and/or a right to receive future units to be constructed by developers. Such rights are initially recognized at cost (which is the fair value of the land assigned) and such rights are not adjusted later, unless there is any sign of impairment.

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



2.           Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued)

2.10.  
Impairment of assets

(a)  
Goodwill

For the purpose of impairment testing, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows, known as cash-generating units. In order to determine whether any impairment loss should be recognized, the book value of cash-generating units or cash generating unit groups is compared against its recoverable value. Net book value of cash-generating units and cash generating unit groups include goodwill and assets with limited useful life (such as, investment properties, property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and working capital net).

If the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit is less than the carrying amount of the unit, the impairment loss is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the unit and then to the other assets of the unit pro-rata on the basis of the carrying amount of each asset in the unit. Impairment losses recognized for goodwill are not reversed in a subsequent period.

Recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit is the higher of fair value less costs-to-sell and value-in-use. The fair value is the amount at which a cash-generating unit may be sold in a current transaction between unrelated, willing and duly informed parties. Value-in-use is the present value of all estimated future cash flows expected to be derived from cash-generating units or cash-generating unit groups.
 
(b) Property, plant and equipment, investment properties and limited-duration intangible assets

At the date of each statement of financial position, the Group reviews the carrying amounts of its property, plant and equipment, investment properties and limited-duration intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent, if any, of the impairment loss. When the asset does not generate cash flows that are independent from other assets, the Group estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
 
If the recoverable amount of an asset or cash-generating unit is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset or cash-generating unit is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognized immediately in the statement of income.

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



2.           Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued)

Assets or cash-generating units that have suffered an impairment loss are revised as of each balance sheet date to assess a potential reversal of such impairment. The impairment loss recognized in prior fiscal years may only be reversed if there has been a change in the estimates used to assess the recoverable value of assets or the cash-generating unit since the recognition of the impairment loss.

Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses the carrying amount of the asset or cash-generating unit is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, not to exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset or cash-generating unit in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognized in the statement of income.

2.11.  
Trading properties

Trading properties comprises those properties either intended for sale or in the process of construction for sale. Trading properties are carried at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Where there is a change in use of investment properties evidenced by the commencement of development with a view to sale, the properties are reclassified as trading properties at their cost, which is the carrying value at the date of change in use. They are subsequently carried at the lower of cost and net realizable value.

Cost comprises all direct costs of purchase, costs of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing the trading properties to their present location and condition.

Borrowing costs incurred for the purpose of acquiring, constructing or producing a qualifying trading property are capitalized as part of its cost. A qualifying trading property is an asset that necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use. Borrowing costs are capitalized while acquisition, construction or production is actively underway and cease once the asset is substantially complete or suspended if the development of the asset is suspended.

Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less costs to complete redevelopment and selling expenses. If the net realizable value is lower than the carrying amount, a write-down is recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds its net realizable value. Write-downs are reversed when circumstances that caused the write-down cease to exist, or when net realizable value increases.

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



2.           Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued)

2.12.  
Inventories

Inventories mainly include materials, supplies or other assets required to offer different services.

Supplies and the rest of materials and assets classified in this category are measured at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The cost of supplies, materials and other assets is determined using the weighted average cost method.

2.13.  
Financial instruments

(a)  
Classification

The Group has adopted IFRS 9 in advance as well as the related consequential amendments to other IFRSs, because this new accounting policy provides reliable and more relevant information for users to assess the amounts, timing and uncertainty of future cash flows.

Accordingly with this, the Group classifies its financial assets in the following categories: those to be measured at fair value and those to be measured at amortized cost. This classification depends on whether the financial asset is a debt or an equity instrument.

Debt instruments

(i) Financial assets at amortized cost

A debt instrument is classified as ‘amortized cost’ only if both of the following criteria are met: i) the objective of the Group’s business model is to hold the asset to collect the contractual cash flows; and (ii) the contractual terms give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal outstanding. The nature of any derivatives embedded in the debt instrument are considered in determining whether the cash flows of the instrument are solely payment of principal and interest on the principal outstanding and are not accounted for separately.

At year-end, the Group’s financial assets at amortized cost comprise items of cash, trade and other receivables and investments in financial assets.

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



2.           Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued)

(ii) Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

If either of the two criteria above is not met, the debt instrument is classified as ‘fair value through profit or loss’. The Group has not designated any debt investment as measured at fair value through profit or loss to eliminate or significantly reduce an accounting mismatch.

Changes in fair values and gains from disposal of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are recorded within “Financial results, net” in the statement of income.

At year-end, the Group’s financial assets at fair value through profit or loss comprise mutual funds, government bonds and public companies.

Equity instruments

All equity instruments, which are not subsidiaries associate companies and joint venture of the Group, are measured at fair value. Equity investments that are held for trading are measured at fair value through profit or loss. For all other equity investments, the Group can make an irrevocable election at initial recognition to recognize changes in fair value through other comprehensive income rather than profit or loss.
 
The Group decided to recognize changes in fair value of equity instruments through changes in profit or loss.

Changes in fair values and results from disposal of equity investments at fair value through profit or loss and dividends income are recorded within ”Financial results, net” in the statement of income.

(b)  
Recognition and measurement

Regular purchases and sales of financial assets are recognized on the trade-date–the date on which the Group commits to purchase or sell the asset. Financial assets are derecognized when the rights to receive cash flows from the investments have expired or have been transferred and the Group has transferred substantially all risks and rewards of ownership.

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



2.           Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued)

At initial recognition, the Group measures a financial asset at its fair value plus, in the case of a financial asset not at fair value through profit or loss, transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset. Transaction costs of financial assets carried at fair value through profit or loss are expensed in the statement of income.

Results on debt instruments measured at amortized cost and not identified for hedging purposes are charged to income where the financial assets are derecognized or an impairment loss is recognized and during the amortization process under the effective interest method.

All equity investments, which are not subsidiaries, associate companies and joint venture of the Group, are measured at fair value.
 
The Group is required to reclassify all affected investments in debt instruments when and only when its business model for managing those assets changes.

(c)  
Impairment of financial assets

The Group assesses at the end of each reporting period whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or group of financial assets measured at amortized cost is impaired. A financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired and impairment losses are incurred only if there is objective evidence of impairment as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the asset (a ‘loss event’) and that loss event (or events) the can be reliably estimated.

Evidence of impairment may include indications that the debtors or a group of debtors is experiencing significant financial difficulties, defaults or delinquency in interest or principal payments, the probability that they will enter bankruptcy or other financial reorganization, and where observable data indicate that there is a measurable decrease in the estimated future cash flows.

The amount of the impairment is measured as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows (excluding future credit losses that have not been incurred) discounted at the financial asset’s original effective interest rate. The carrying amount of the asset is reduced and the amount of the loss is recognized in the consolidated income statement. As a practical expedient, the Group may measure impairment on the basis of an instrument’s fair value using an observable market price. If, in a subsequent period, the amount of the impairment loss decreases and the decrease can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment was recognized, the reversal of the previously recognized impairment loss is recognized in the consolidated income statement.


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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



2.           Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued)

(d)  
Offsetting financial instruments

Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the statement of financial position when there is a legally enforceable right to offset the recognized amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, or realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

2.14.  
Derivative financial instruments and hedging activities

Derivatives financial instruments are initially recognized at fair value. The method of recognizing the resulting gain or loss depends on whether the derivative is designated as a hedging instrument, and if so, the nature of the item being hedged.

The Group manages exposures to various risks using hedging instruments that provide the appropriate economic outcome. The Group does not use derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes. To date, the Group has used commodity future contracts, put and call options and foreign exchange contracts as deemed appropriate.

The Group’s policy is to apply hedge accounting to hedging relationships where it is both permissible under IFRS 9, practical to do so and its application reduces volatility, but transactions that may be effective hedges in economic terms may not always qualify for hedge accounting under IFRS 9. To date the Group has not applied hedge accounting to any of its derivative financial instruments. Trading derivatives are classified as a current asset or liability on the statement of financial position. Gains and losses on other derivatives are classified in “Financial results, net”, in the statement of income.

The fair values of financial instruments that are traded in active markets are computed by reference to market prices. The fair value of derivative financial instruments that are not traded in an active market is determined by using valuation techniques. The Group uses its judgment to select a variety of methods and make assumptions that are mainly based on market conditions existing at the end of each reporting period.

2.15.  
Trade and other receivables

Trade receivables are recognized initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method.

A provision of doubtful accounts is recorded when there is objective evidence that the Group may not be able to collect all receivables within their original payment term. Indicators of doubtful accounts include significant financial distress of the debtor, the debtor potentially filing a petition for reorganization or bankruptcy, or any event of default or past due account.

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



2.           Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued)

In the case of larger non-homogeneous receivables, the Group generally measures the impairment provision on an individual basis. When assessed individually, the Group records a provision for impairment which amounts to the difference between the value of the discounted expected future cash flows of the receivable  and its carrying amount, taking into account the existing collateral, if any. This provision takes into consideration the financial situation of the debtor, the resources, payment track-record and, if applicable, the value of collateral.

The Group collectively evaluates for impairment smaller-balance homogeneous receivables, which are grouped on the basis of similar risk characteristics, taking into account asset type, collateral type, past-due status and other relevant factors. The Group applies allowance factors, which in the judgment of management represent the expected losses over the life of the receivables. In determining those factors, the Group considers the following: (i) delinquencies of the credits, (ii) loss history and the general behavior of clients, (iii) trends in volume and terms of receivables, (iv) the experience and depth of the debtors’ management, (v) national and local economic trends, (vi) concentrations of credit by individual credit size and by class of receivable, (viii) quality of receivable review system, and (vii) the effect of other external factors.

The amount of the provision of doubtful accounts is the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the original effective interest rate. The carrying amount of the asset is reduced through the use of an allowance account, and the amount of the loss is recognized in the statement of income within “Selling expenses”. Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited against “Selling expenses” in the statement of income.

2.16.  
Trade payables and other debts

Trade payables are initially recognized at fair value and subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method.

2.17.  
Tenant deposits

The Group generally obtains deposits from tenants as a guarantee for returning the property at the end of the lease term in a specified good condition or for the lease payments for a period of generally 3 years. The deposits are generally equivalent to one month of lease rentals. Such deposits are treated as both a financial assets and a financial liability in accordance with IFRS 9, and they are initially recognized at fair value. The difference between fair value and cash received is considered to be part of the minimum lease payments received for the operating lease (refer to Note 2.25. for the recognition of rental income). The deposits are subsequently measured at amortized cost.

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



2.
Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued)

2.18.  
Borrowings

Borrowings are recognized initially at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred. Borrowings are subsequently stated at amortized cost; any difference between the proceeds (net of transaction costs) and the redemption value is recognized as finance cost over the period of the borrowings using the effective interest method.

2.19. 
Borrowing costs

General and specific borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets, which are assets that necessarily take a substantial period of time to get ready for their intended use or sale, are added to the cost of those assets, until such time as the assets are substantially ready for their intended use or sale.

Investment income earned on the temporary investment of specific borrowings pending their expenditure on qualifying assets is deducted from the borrowing costs eligible for capitalization. All other borrowing costs are recognized in profit or loss in the period in which they are incurred.

The Group capitalizes borrowing costs on qualifying investment properties, property, plant and equipment and trading properties.

2.20.  
Provisions

Provisions are recognized when: (i) the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events; (ii) it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation; and (iii) a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation can be made. Provisions are not recognized for future operating losses.

The amount of its accruals is based on up-to-date developments, estimates of the outcomes of the matters and legal counsel experience in contesting, litigating and settling matters. As the scope of the liabilities becomes better defined or more information is available, the Group may be required to change its estimates of future costs, which could have a material effect on its results of operations and financial condition or liquidity.

Provisions are measured at the present value of the cash flows expected to be required to settle the obligation using a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the obligation. The increase in the provision due to passage of time is recognized in the statement of Income.

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



2.
Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued)


2.21.  
Employee benefits

(a)  
Pension plans obligations

The Group operates a defined contribution plan. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Group pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. The Group has no legal or constructive obligations to pay further contributions if the fund does not hold sufficient assets to pay all employees the benefits relating to employee service in the current and prior periods. The contributions are recognized as employee benefit expense when they are due.

(b)  
Termination benefits

Termination benefits are payable when employment is terminated by the Group before the normal retirement date, or whenever an employee accepts voluntary redundancy in exchange for these benefits. The Group recognizes termination benefits when it is demonstrably committed to either terminating the employment of current employees according to a detailed formal plan without possibility of withdrawal; or providing termination benefits as a result of an offer made to encourage voluntary redundancy.

(c)  
Bonus plans

The Group recognizes a liability and an expense for bonuses based on a formula that takes into consideration the profit attributable to the Company’s shareholders after certain adjustments. The Group recognizes a provision where contractually obliged or where there is a past practice that has created a constructive obligation.

2.22.  
Share-based payments

The Group operates an incentive plan, under which certain selected employees, directors and top management of the Company, IRSA and CRESUD have a right to matching shares of IRSA or Cresud, although they must hold their purchased shares and remain with the employer entity for a certain period of time.

The fair value of the equity settled awards is measured at the date of grant. Management measures the fair value using the valuation technique that it considers to be the most appropriate to value each class of award. Methods used may include Black-Scholes calculations or other models as appropriate. The valuations take into account factors such as non-transferability, exercise restrictions and behavioral considerations.

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



2. 
Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued)


The fair value of the share-based payment will be recognized in the statement of income under the straight-line method over the vesting period in which the right to the shares of IRSA becomes irrevocable (“vesting period”); such value shall be based on the best available estimate of the number of shares expected to vest. Such estimate shall be revised provided subsequent information available indicates that the number of shares expected to vest differs from original estimates.

2.23. 
Current and deferred income tax

Tax expense for the year comprises the charge for tax currently payable and deferred taxation. Tax is recognized in the statement of income, except to the extent that it relates to items recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case, the tax is also recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, respectively.

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of the tax laws enacted or substantively enacted at the date of the statement of financial position in the countries where the Company and its subsidiaries operate and generate taxable income. Management periodically evaluates positions taken in tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax regulation is subject to interpretation. The Group establishes provisions where appropriate on the basis of amounts expected to be paid to the tax authorities.

Deferred income tax is recognized, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the consolidated financial statements. However, deferred tax liabilities are not recognized if they arise from the initial recognition of goodwill; deferred income tax is not accounted for if it arises from initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates (and laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the date of the statement of financial position and are expected to apply when the related deferred income tax asset is realized or the deferred income tax liability is settled.

Deferred income tax assets are recognized only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the temporary differences can be utilized.

Deferred income tax is provided on temporary differences arising on investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures, except for deferred income tax liabilities where the timing of the reversal of the temporary difference is controlled by the Group and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



2. 
Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued)

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets against current tax liabilities and when the deferred income taxes assets and liabilities relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority on either the same taxable entity or different taxable entities where there is an intention to settle the balances on a net basis.

Entities in Argentina are subject to the Minimum Presumed Income Tax (“MPIT”). Pursuant to this tax regime, an entity is required to pay the greater of the income tax or the MPIT. The MPIT provision is calculated on an individual entity basis at the statutory asset tax rate of 1% and is based upon the taxable assets of each company as of the end of the year, as defined by Argentine law. Any excess of the MPIT over the income tax may be carried forward and recognized as a tax credit against future income taxes payable over a 10-year period. When the Group assesses that it is probable that it will use the MPIT payment against future taxable income tax charges within the applicable 10-year period, the Group recognizes the MPIT as a current or non-current receivable, as applicable, within “Trade and other receivables” in the statement of financial position.

2.24.  
Cash and cash equivalents

In the consolidated statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents includes cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, and other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. Do not include bank overdrafts.

2.25. 
Revenue recognition

Revenue of Group´s activities principally derived from business activities carried out in shopping centers and mainly include rental income from shopping center properties leased under operating leases, admission rights, commissions and revenue from several services provided to the Group’s lessees.

Revenue from the sale of properties is recognized when: (a) material risks and benefits derived from title to property have been transferred; (b) the company does not retain any management function on the assets sold nor does it have any control whatsoever on such assets; (c) the amount of revenues and costs associated to the transaction may be measured on a reliable basis; and (d) the company is expected to accrue the economic benefits associated to the transaction.

Revenue from the provision of services is recognized when: (a) the amount of revenue and costs associated to the services may be measured on a reliable basis; (b) the company is expected to accrue the economic benefits associated to the transaction, and (c) the level of completion of services may be measured on a reliable basis.

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



2.
Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued)

·
Shopping centers portfolio

Primarily comprises rental income from shopping center properties lease out over operating leases, admission rights, commissions and revenue from several services provided to the Group’s lessees.

All lease agreements in Argentina are cancelable pursuant to Argentine Law 23,091 “Urban Real Estate” as amended by Law 24,808. Under this law, a lease is not cancelable within the first six months of the agreement, but provides that after that initial non-cancelable period, tenants may rescind agreements at any time upon giving prior written notice to lessors. Cancellations are subject to one-and-a-half month’s rent if rescinded during the first year of the lease and one month’s rent if rescinded after the first year of the lease.

The Group analyzed the definition of leasing term which IAS 17 provides that a non-cancelable lease is a lease that is cancelable only (a) upon the occurrence of some remote contingency, (b) with the permission of the lessor, (c) if the lessee enters into a new lease with the same lessor or (d) upon payment by the lessee of such an additional amount that, at inception of the lease, continuation of the lease is reasonably certain.

The Group has determined that, in all operating leases, the lease term for accounting purposes matches the term of the contract. The Group concluded that, even though a lease is cancelable under the law, tenants would incur significant “economic penalties” if the leases are terminated prior to expiry. The Group considered that these economic penalties are of such amount that continuation of the lease contracts by tenants appears to be reasonably certain at the inception of the respective agreements. The Group reached this conclusion based on factors such as:  (i) the strategic geographical location and accessibility to customers of the Group’s investment properties; (ii) the nature and tenure of tenants (mostly well-known local and international retail chains); (iii) limited availability of identical revenue-producing space in the areas where the Group’s investment properties are located; (iv) the tenants’ brand image and other competitive considerations; (v) tenants’ significant expenses incurred in renovation, maintenance and improvements on the leased space to fit their own image; (vi) the majority of the Group’s tenants only have stores in shopping centers with a few or none street stores.

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



2.
Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued)

Lessees of shopping centers are generally required to pay the higher of: (i) a base monthly rent (the “Base Rent”) and (ii) a specific percentage of gross monthly sales recorded by the Lessee (the “Supplementary Rent”), which generally ranges between 4% and 10% of gross sales. Moreover, in accordance with agreements entered into for most locations, the Base Rent is subject to scheduled increases, typically between 18% and 24% per year over the term of the lease.

In addition, some lease contracts include provisions that set forth variable rent based on specific volumes of sales and other types of ratios.

Rental income from shopping center properties leased out under operating leases is recognized in the income statement on a straight-line basis over the term of the leases (‘rent averaging’). When lease incentives are granted, they are recognized as an integral part of the net consideration for the use of the property and are therefore recognized on the same straight-line basis.

Contingent rents, being lease payments that are not fixed at the inception of a lease, are recorded as income in the periods in which they are known and can be determined. Rent reviews are recognized when such reviews have been agreed with tenants.

Tenants in the Group’s shopping centers are also generally charged a non-refundable admission right upon entering a lease contract or renewing an existing one. Admission rights are treated as additional rental income and recognized in the statement of income under a straight-line basis over the term of the respective lease agreement.

The Group acts as its own leasing agent for arranging and closing lease agreements in its shopping center properties and consequently earns letting fees. Letting fees are paid by tenants upon the successful closing of an agreement. A transaction is considered successfully concluded when both parties have signed the related lease contract. Letting fees received by the Group are treated as additional rental income and are recognized in the statement of income on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease agreements.

Lease contracts also provide that common area maintenance (“CAM”) of the Group’s shopping centers are borne by the corresponding lessees, generally on a proportionally basis. These common area service charges (“CAM”) include all such expenses convenient and necessary for various purposes including, but not limited to, the operation, maintenance, management, safety, preservation, repair, supervision, insurance and enhancement of the shopping centers. The lessor is responsible for determining the need and suitability of incurring a common area service charge. The Group makes the original payment for such expenses, which are then reimbursed by the lessees. The Group has assessed the substance of the transactions and concluded that the Group is acting as a principal since it has exposure to the significant risks and rewards associated with the rendering of services.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



2.
Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued)

Service charge income is presented separately from property operating expenses. Property operating expenses are expensed as incurred.

Under the lease contracts entered into, lessees also agree to participate in collective promotion funds (“CPF”) to be used in advertising and promoting the Group’s shopping centers. Each lessee’s participation is generally calculated as a percentage of the monthly rent accrued. Revenue so derived is also included under rental income and services segregated from advertising and promotion expenses. Such expenses are charged to income when incurred.

On the other hand, revenue includes income from managed operations and other services such as car parking lots. Those revenues are recognized on an accrual basis as services are provided.

·  
Office and other rental properties portfolio

Rental income from office and other rental properties include rental income from office leased out under operating leases, income for services and expenses recovery paid by tenant.

Rental income from office and other rental properties leased out under operating leases is recognized in the income statement on a straight-line basis over the term of the leases (‘rent averaging’). When lease incentives are granted, they are recognized as an integral part of the net consideration for the use of the property and are therefore recognized on the same straight-line basis.

Contingent rents, are recorded as income in the periods in which they are collected. Rent reviews are recognized when such reviews have been agreed with tenants.

Lease contracts also provide that common area service charges of the Group’s shopping centers are borne by the corresponding lessees, generally on a proportionally basis. These common area service charges include all such expenses convenient and necessary for various purposes including, but not limited to, the operation, maintenance, management, safety, preservation, repair, supervision, insurance and enhancement of the shopping centers. The Group acts as the management of rent properties. The Group makes the original payment for such expenses, which are then reimbursed by the lessees. The Group considered that it acts as a principal in these cases. The Group accrues reimbursements from tenants for recoverable portions of all these expenses as service charge revenue in the period the applicable expenditures are incurred and is presented separately from property operating expenses. Property operating expenses are expensed as incurred.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



2.
Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued)

·  
Sales and Development activities

Revenue from sale and developments of real estate properties primarily comprises the results from the sale of trading properties. Results from the sale of properties are recognized only when the significant risks and rewards have been transferred to the buyer. This normally takes place on unconditional exchange of contracts (except where payment or completion is expected to occur significantly after exchange). For conditional exchanges, sales are recognized when these conditions are satisfied.

The Group applies IFRIC 15 “Agreements for the Construction of Real Estate”. IFRIC 15 gives guidance as to which standard applies when accounting for the construction of real estate; that is IAS 11 “Construction Contracts” or IAS 18 “Revenue”. IFRIC 15 interprets that an agreement meets the definition of a construction contract under IAS 11 when the buyer is able to specify the major structural elements of the design of the property either before or during construction. Furthermore, IFRIC 15 interprets that an agreement is for the sale of goods under IAS 18 when construction takes place independently of the agreement and the buyer has only a limited ability to influence the design. The Group has assessed the nature of its agreements and determined that they are within the scope of IAS 18. As a result, the Group recognizes revenue from the sale of open market private homes and commercial units entirely at the point of legal completion in accordance with IAS 18.

The Group also enters into barter transactions where the Group normally exchanges undeveloped parcels of land with third-party developers for future property to be constructed on the bartered land. Sometimes, the Group also receives cash as part of the transactions. The legal entitle together with all risks and rewards of ownership to the land are transferred to the developer upon sale. The Group generally requires the developer to issue surety insurances or to mortgage the land in favor of the Group as performance guarantee. In the event the developer does not fulfill its obligations, the Group forecloses the land through the execution of the mortgage or the surety insurances, together with a cash penalty.

The Group determines that its barter transactions have commercial substance and that the conditions for revenue recognition on the transfer of land are met at the time the transaction takes place. Revenue is then recognized at the fair value of the goods delivered, adjusted by the amount of cash received, if any. In exchange for the land given up, the Group receives cash, if any, and an in-kind receivable. Such receivable is initially recognized at fair value but is not subsequently remeasured. In exchange for the land given up, the Group receives cash and/or a right to receive future units to be constructed in land under barter transactions. The in-kind receivable is initially recognized at cost (being the fair value of the transferred land) as intangible asset in the statement of financial position named “Right to receive future units” (Barter transactions). The mentioned intangible asset is not adjusted in subsequent years unless there is a sign of impairment.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



2.
Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued)

The Group may sell the residential apartments to third-party homebuyers once they are finalized and transferred from the developer. In these circumstances, revenue is recognized when the significant risks and rewards are transferred to the buyer. This will normally take place when the deeds of title are transferred to the homebuyer.

However, the Group may market the residential apartments during construction or even before construction commences. In these situations, homebuyers generally surrenders a down payment to the Group with the remaining amount being paid when the developer completes the property and transfers it to the Group, and the Group in turn transfers it to the buyer. In these cases, revenue is not recognized until the apartments are completed and the transaction is legally completed, that is when the apartments are transferred to the homebuyers and deeds of title are executed. This is because in the event the residential apartments are not completed by the developer and consequently not delivered to the homebuyer, the Group is contractually obligated to return to the homebuyer any down payment received plus a penalty amount. The Group may then seek legal remedy against the developer for non-performance of its obligations under the agreement. The Group exercised judgment and considers that the most significant risk associated with the asset the Group holds (i.e. the right to receive the apartments) consisting of the unfulfillment of the developer's obligations (i.e. to complete the construction of the apartments) has not been transferred to the homebuyers upon reception of the down payment.

2.26. 
Share capital

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new ordinary shares or options are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds.

When any of Group´s companies purchases the Company’s equity share capital (treasury shares), the consideration paid, including any directly attributable incremental costs (net of tax) is deducted from equity attributable to the Company’s equity holders until the shares are cancelled or reissued. When such ordinary shares are subsequently reissued, any consideration received, net of any directly attributable incremental transaction costs and the related income tax effects, is included in equity attributable to the Company’s equity holders.

Instruments issued by the Group that will be settled by the Company delivering a fixed number of its own equity instruments in exchange for a fixed amount of cash or another financial asset are classified as equity.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



2.           Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued)

2.27. 
Earnings per share:

Earning per share is calculated by dividing the profit for the year attributable to equity holders of the parent by the weighted average of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted earning per share is computed by dividing the profit for the year by the weighted average of common shares outstanding, and when dilutive, adjusted for the effect of all potentially dilutive shares, including share options, on an as-if converted basis.

In computing diluted earning per share, income available to common shareholders used in the basic earning per share calculation is adjusted to add back the after-tax amount of interest recognized in the year with respect to any debt convertible to common stock. The weighted-average number of common shares outstanding is adjusted to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the dilutive potential common shares had been issued. Diluted earning per share is based on the most advantageous conversion rate or exercise price over the entire term of the instrument from the standpoint of the security holder. The calculation of diluted earning per share excludes potential common shares if their effect is anti-dilutive. As of June 30, 2012, the Group has considered the dilutive effect of outstanding warrants and convertible debt in calculating diluted result per share. See Note 35 for details.

2.28.  
Dividend distribution

Cash dividend distribution to the Group’s shareholders is recognized as a liability in the period in which the dividends are approved.

As indicated in Note 28, the Group has been refunded dividends deposited with the Caja de Valores. Such amounts have been recorded either under Retained Earnings, if already forfeited or under Trade and Other Payables, if not forfeited.

     2.29.  Dividends income

Dividends earned are recorded when declared.

2.30. 
Comparative Information

The comparative information as of June 30, 2013 and 2012 included in these Consolidated Financial Statements arises from the financial statements as of such dates. Certain reclassifications of prior year information have been made to conform to the current period presentation.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



2.           Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued)

During the year, the Argentine Peso devalued against the USD and other currencies by around 51%, which has an impact in comparative information presented in these Financial Statements, due mainly to the currency exposure of our income from offices rental, and our net assets and liabilities in foreign currency, as detailed in Note 38.

3.  
Acquisitions and disposals

Fiscal year ended as of June 30, 2014

Acquisition of building next to Shopping Alto Palermo

On May 22, 2014 APSA acquired commercial premises with an area of 40 m2, next to our shopping Alto Palermo, located on the ground floor of the building located in Av. Santa Fe 3255/57/59 in an amount of USD 3.8 million.

Subscription of shares of Avenida Inc.

On August 29, 2013, the Group, through Torodur S.A., subscribed 3,703,704 shares of Avenida Inc., a Company incorporated in Delaware, United States, representing 24.79% of its outstanding capital. Upon acquisition this Company had no activity or significant assets. Additionally, the Group acquires a warrant to increase such equity interest up to 37.04% of the company. The amount of the transaction was Ps. 13.0 million, which has already been paid in full. After the acquisition Avenida Inc. incorporated Avenida Compras S.A. in Argentina, a Company engaged in e-commerce. As of June 30, 2014 Avenida Inc. owns 100% of Avenida Compras S.A..

Purchase Option Agreement for Arcos del Gourmet S.A.

On September 16, 2013, APSA entered into an agreement with Messrs. Eduardo Giana, Pablo Bossi and Patricio Tobal (non-controlling shareholders of Arcos del Gourmet S.A.), whereby the latter grant to APSA an exclusive and irrevocable option to purchase 10% of the equity interest of Arcos del Gourmet S.A., which can be executed up to December 31, 2018. In the event the option is exercised, APSA should pay the amount of USD 8.0 million.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



3
Acquisitions and disposals (Continued)

Furthermore, in the mentioned agreement a fixed amount of Ps. 2 million was arranged, which was cancelled, and a variable amount payable monthly, which results from applying 4.5% on the amounts accrued in each previous calendar month for rental and right of admission, net of certain expenses, during 5 years from the opening of the shopping mall, in relation to the assignment of rights to earn dividends of Arcos during such period.

Fiscal year ended as of June 30, 2013

·  
Purchase of financial assets

Repurchase of Convertible Notes

On January 14, 2013, IRSA accepted the repurchase offer submitted by APSA in connection with all of the Series I notes issued by APSA, which are convertible into shares (“ONC” as per the initials in Spanish), Mature in July 2014 and amounted to a fair value of USD 31.7 million, for a total price of USD 35.4 million, or USD 1.1148554 per each ONC note. On January 15, 2013, the Company paid IRSA the amount of Ps. 175.2 million, thus recording a loss derived from the repurchase of Ps. 10.0 million, which amount is shown under financial income (expenses).

During the year ended as of June 30, 2013 the Group purchased from its controlling company IRSA, corporate notes Class II USD due on July 20, 2020 in the amount of USD 3.55 million, which accrue interest at a fixed annual rate of 11.5% to be paid semi-annually, while payment of principal is due upon maturity.

·
Acquisition of interest in joint ventures

On November 29, 2012 APSA acquired shares of common stock, representing 50% of Entertainment Holdings S.A.´S (“EHSA”) capital stock and votes for Ps. 25.9 million. Under the acquisition agreement, APSA is entitled to exercise joint control over EHSA. Additionally, APSA paid Ps. 6.1 million, subject to the acquisition of the remaining 50% of the shares of La Rural S.A.. According to contract’s terms, the amount paid will be returned to the Company, in case mentioned acquisition is not completed. EHSA is an Argentine company whose main asset consists of an indirect interest of 50% in the capital and voting rights of La Rural S.A. (“LRSA”), whereby it has joint control over this company together with Sociedad Rural Argentina (“SRA”), who owns the remaining 50%. Thus, APSA is owner of an indirect interest of 25% in LRSA, whose main asset consists on right of use on the Predio Ferial de Buenos Aires, located between Cerviño, Sarmiento, Santa Fé Avenues and Oro street, in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (the “Predio Ferial”) entered into in 1999 with SRA, owner of such Predio Ferial.
 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



3.
Acquisitions and disposals (Continued)

The fair value of the APSA’s investment in the joint venture was determined based on the fair value of EHSA’s net assets, with the rights of use being the main asset. APSA has allocated the price paid at the fair value of the net assets. Such allocation and the goodwill were recognized under the line “Investments in associates and joint venture” in the statement of financial. The amount of Ps. 6.1 million has been included as an asset, in the line trade and other receivables.

The fair value of the rights of use has been determined by application of the discounted cash flow method. This estimate also considered a discount rate that reflects the market assessments regarding uncertainties in terms of the cash flow amount and timing. The amount of net future cash flows was estimated based on the specific features of the property, the agreements in force, market information and future forecasts as of the valuation date. Net income forecasts, revenues growth rates and discount rates are among the most important assumptions used in the valuation.

·  
Additional acquisition of non-controlling interest

Arcos del Gourmet S.A. (Arcos)

On June 7, 2013, the Group, through APSA, acquired an additional 1.815% equity interest of its controlled company Arcos, for a total amount of USD 0.8 million. The amount recorded of the non-controlling interest in Arcos at the acquisition date was Ps. 7,357 (representing 11.815% of the ownership interest). Consequently, the Company recognized an increase in non-controlling interest for an amount of Ps. 857 and the interest attributable to the shareholders’ of the controlling parents was reduced by Ps. 3,687. The effect on shareholder’s equity of the parent of this change in the equity interest in Arcos is summarized as follows:

 
Ps.
Carrying value of the equity interests acquired by the Group                                                                                                          
857
Price paid for the non-controlling interest                                                                                                          
(4,544)
Reserve created due to the acquisition recognized in the parent’s equity
(3,687)



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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



3.
Acquisitions and disposals (Continued)

Fiscal year ended as of June 30, 2012

·  
Acquisition of Joint Ventures

Nuevo Puerto Santa Fe S.A.

On August 18, 2011, the Group, through APSA and Torodur, acquired the 50% of the capital stock of Nuevo Puerto Santa Fe S.A. (“NPSF”), an Argentine-based company which holds the right to use and exploit a shopping center located in the province of Santa Fe (“La Ribera Shopping”). The purchase price was USD 4.5 million and will be payable in equal and consecutive monthly installments through February 2013.

Quality Invest S.A.

On May 30 2012, the Company, through APSA, acquired the whole interest that IRSA had in the equity of Quality Invest S.A., which amounts to 50% of the capital stock, for a total amount of USD 9.7 million, which has been fully paid as of June 30, 2012.

·
Purchase of financial assets

Contribution to Don Mario SGR

On June 29, 2012, the Group, through APSA, effectively made a contribution in the amount of Ps. 10 million to Don Mario S.G.R., a reciprocal guarantee company under Argentine law. The SGRs are legal entities created for promoting financing for the small and medium business (PYMEs) and for reactivating national economy. The SGRs are funded through the contributions of investors who, in turn, obtain tax benefits. The SGRs act in their capacity of guarantors for PYMES in relation to the borrowings they receive from financial institutions. The funds received are generally invested in fixed-term deposits by the SGRs. The Group has received five shares with a nominal value of Ps. 0.005. These shares are symbolic and merely represent the Group’s rights in the investment. These shares do not grant control or significant influence over the entity’s activities. APSA must maintain the investment in the SGR for a period of 2 years in order to make use of the tax benefit.

Purchase of Non-Convertible Notes

On March 10, 2011 and June 21, 2012, the Group, through ERSA, acquired Cresud S.A.C.I.F. y A.’s Notes for USD 2.5 million and Ps. 13.74 million respectively.

Additionally, on June 21, 2012, the Group through PAMSA acquired Cresud S.A.C.I.F. y A.’s Notes for Ps. 19.2 million.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



3.
Acquisitions and disposals (Continued)

·  
Additional acquisition of non-controlling interest

Arcos del Gourmet S.A. (Arcos)

On September 7, 2011, the Group, through APSA, acquired an additional 8.185% interest in its subsidiary Arcos for a total consideration of USD 4.5 million. The carrying amount of the non-controlling interest in Arcos on the date of acquisition was Ps. 817 (representing 20% interest). Consequently, the Company recognized an increase in non-controlling interest for an amount of Ps. 187 and a decrease in interest attributable to the shareholders’ of the controlling parents of Ps. 16,020.  The effect of changes in the ownership interest of Arcos on the equity attributable to owners of the Group during the year is summarized as follows:

 
Ps.
Carrying amount of group’s interest acquired of                                                                                                          
187
Consideration paid for non-controlling interests                                                                                                          
(16,207)
Reserve created due to the acquisition recognized in the parent’s equity
(16,020)

Pending transactions and/or authorizations

Paraná plot of land

On June 30, 2009, the Group, through APSA, subscribed a Letter of Intent by which it stated its intention to acquire from Wal-Mart Argentina S.A. a plot of land of about 10,022 square meters located in Paraná, Province of Entre Ríos, to be used to build, develop and exploit a shopping center or mall.

On August 12, 2010, the agreement of purchase was executed. The purchase price stood at       USD 0.5 million to be paid as follows: i) USD 0.05 million had been settled as prepayment on July 14, 2009, ii) USD 0.1 million was settled upon executing such agreement, and iii) USD 0.35 million will be paid upon executing the title deed. The mentioned payments were recorded as an advance under Trade receivables and other receivables line.

On December 29, 2011, possession of the real estate was granted, and a minute was signed in which the parties agreed that the deed transferring ownership would be granted on June 30, 2012, or within sixty (60) consecutive days as from the date in which the selling party evidences with a certified copy before the buying party that the real estate is not subject to any encumbrance, burden, limit or restriction to the ownership, except for the electroduct administrative easement in favor of EDEER S.A..

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



3.
Acquisitions and disposals (Continued)

On June 29, 2012, the parties have agreed to extend the term for the execution of the title conveyance deed, which shall be executed within sixty (60) days as from the date the seller provides reliable notification to the buyer that the property is not subject to any levy, encumbrance, restrictions on ownership, except for the right of way already mentioned. As of the balance sheet date, evidence of such notice has not been provided.

Acquisition of a commercial center goodwill

The Group through APSA has signed an offering letter for acquiring, building and running a commercial center in a real estate owned by INC S.A., located in the City of San Miguel de Tucumán, Province of Tucumán. The price of this transaction was USD 1.3 million. Out of this total, were paid USD 0.05 million. The mentioned payment was recorded as an advance under Trade receivables and other receivables line.

This transaction was subject to certain conditions precedent, among which the Group through APSA should acquire from INC S.A. the goodwill constituted by the commercial center operating in Soleil Factory. Having complied with such condition on July 1, 2010, APSA should have started the works: i) 12 months after complying with such conditions, or ii) on May 2, 2011, whichever earlier. However, before starting with the works, INC S.A. should have: i) granted the title deeds to APSA's future units to APSA, and ii) transferred to APSA the rights to the registered architectural project and the effective permissions and authorizations to be carried out in APSA's future units. At June 30, 2014, the two conditions have not been fulfilled.

Antitrust Law

Law No. 25,156, known as "Antitrust Law" as amended, prevents anticompetitive practices and requires administrative authorization for transactions that according to the Antitrust Law would lead to market concentration. According to this law, such transactions include mergers, acquisitions and/or transfers either of businesses or assets by which the acquirer controls or substantially influences another party. Transactions completed by entities with an annual sales volume of more than Ps. 200.0 million must be submitted to the Comisión Nacional de Defensa de la Competencia (hereinafter referred to as the "Antitrust Commission") for authorization. Certain exceptions apply. Submissions may be filed either prior to the transaction or within a week after its completion. The Antitrust Commission may (i) authorize the transaction, (ii) condition the transaction to the accomplishment of certain acts, or (iii) reject the authorization.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



           3.
Acquisitions and disposals (Continued)

In general, acquisitions effected by the Group are within the scope of the Antitrust Law. In these cases, the Group directly requests authorization. In other cases, the Group may request the Commission to issue a prior statement about whether a particular transaction should be either notified or submitted authorization by the Group.

As of June 30, 2014 and 2013, the following cases are pending resolution by the Commission:
 
i.     The Group requested the Commission to issue a statement about the Group's obligation to notify (or submit for authorization) the acquisition of the property formerly owned by Nobleza Piccardo S.A.I.C. y F. The Commission stated that the transaction should be notified. The Group appealed this decision. Later, the Court of Appeals confirmed the CNDC’s decision regarding the obligation to serve notice and consequently, on February 23, 2012, local Form F1 was filed, which as of the balance sheet date is still in process.

ii.     Purchase of Arcos shares: On December 3, 2009 the Group requested that the CNDC issued a ruling on the notification requirement. The CNDC confirmed that the transaction had to be notified; as a result, notice was served in December 2010 and as of the balance sheet date it is still pending.

iii.     Acquisition of shares in Nuevo Puerto Santa Fe (NPSF): On August 23, 2011 the Group informed the CNDC of the direct and indirect acquisition of NPSF (APSA directly acquired 33.33% of NPSF and indirectly a 16.66% through its controlled company Torodur SA). To date, the transaction is pending approval.

iv     Acquisition of shares in Entertainment Holdings SA (EHSA): On December 7, 2012, the Group informed the CNDC of the acquisition of shares in EHSA, which indirectly owns 50% of La Rural S.A. – a company that operates a convention center known as Predio Ferial de Palermo. As of the balance sheet date, the transaction is pending approval by the CNDC.

4.  
Financial Risk Management

Risk management principles and procedures

The risk management function within the Group is carried out in respect of financial risks. Financial risks are risks arising from financial instruments to which the Group is exposed during or at the end of the reporting period. Financial risk comprises market risk (including foreign currency risk, interest rate risk and other price risk), credit risk, liquidity risk and capital risk.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



4.
Financial Risk Management (Continued)

The Group’s diverse activities are exposed to a variety of financial risks in the normal course of business. The Group’s overall risk management program focuses on the unpredictability of financial markets and seeks to minimize the Group’s capital costs by using suitable means of financing and to manage and control the Group’s financial risks effectively. The Group uses financial instruments to hedge certain risk exposures when deemed appropriate based on its internal management risk policies.

The Group’s principal financial instruments comprise cash and cash equivalents, receivables, payables, interest bearing assets and liabilities, other financial liabilities, other investments and derivative financial instruments. The Group manages its exposure to key financial risks in accordance with the Group’s risk management policies.

The Group’s risk management policies are established to all its subsidiaries companies in order to identify and analyze the risks faced by the Group, to set appropriate risk limits and controls to monitor risks and adherence to limits. Risk management policies and systems are reviewed regularly to reflect changes in market conditions and the Group’s activities. The Group’s management framework includes policies, procedures, limits and allowed types of derivative financial instruments. The Group has established a Risk Committee, comprising Senior Management and a member of the Audit Committee of Cresud (IRSA’s parent company), which reviews and oversees management’s compliance with these policies, procedures and limits and has overall accountability for the identification and management of risk across the Group.

This section provides a description of the principal risks and uncertainties that could have a material adverse effect on the Group’s strategy, performance, results of operations and financial condition. The principal risks and uncertainties facing the businesses, set out below, do not appear in any particular order of potential materiality or probability of occurrence.

(a)  
Market risk management

Market risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market prices. The Group’s market risks arise from open positions in foreign currencies, interest-bearing assets and liabilities and equity securities price risks, to the extent that these are exposed to general and specific market movements. The Group sets limits on the exposure to these risks that may be accepted, which are monitored on a regular basis.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



4.
Financial Risk Management (Continued)

The examples of sensitivities to market risks included below are based on a change in one factor while holding all other factors constant. In practice this is unlikely to occur, and changes in some of the factors may be correlated – for example, changes in interest rate and changes in foreign currency rates.

Foreign exchange risk and associated derivative financial instruments

The Group publishes its consolidated financial statements in Argentine Pesos but conducts business in many foreign currencies. As a result, the Group is subject to foreign currency exchange risk due to exchange rate movements, which affect the Group’s transaction costs. Foreign exchange risk arises when future commercial transactions or recognized assets or liabilities are denominated in a currency that is not the entity’s functional currency, that is, Argentine Pesos.

The real estate activities of the Group’s subsidiaries are primarily located in Argentina where the Argentine Peso is the functional currency. A significant majority of the Group’s business activities is conducted in the respective functional currencies of the subsidiaries (the Argentine Peso), thus not exposing the Group to foreign exchange risk. However, in the ordinary course of business, the Group transacts in currencies other than the respective functional currencies of the subsidiaries. These transactions are primarily denominated in US dollars. The Group’s net financial position exposure to the US dollar is managed on a case-by-case basis, by entering into different derivative instruments and/or by borrowing in foreign currencies. Exposure to other foreign currencies has not been significant to date.

Financial instruments are only considered sensitive to foreign exchange rates where they are not in the functional currency of the entity that holds them. The following table shows the US dollar-denominated net carrying amounts of the financial instruments for the years ended June 30, 2014 and 2013. All amounts are presented in Argentine Pesos, the presentation currency of the Group:

Net monetary position
Liability
Net monetary position
Liability
June 30, 2014
June 30, 2013
(430,274)
(573,638)
(430,274)
(573,638)

The Group estimates that, other factors being constant, a 10% appreciation of the US dollar against the Argentine Peso at year-end would decrease profit before income tax in an amount of Ps. 43,027 and Ps. 57,364 for the years ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. A 10% depreciation of the US dollar against the functional currencies would have an equal and opposite effect on the statement of income.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



4.
Financial Risk Management (Continued)

This sensitivity analysis provides only a limited, point-in-time view of the sensitivity of the foreign exchange risk associated with Group’s financial instruments. The actual impact of the foreign exchange rate changes on the Group’s financial instruments may differ significantly from the impact shown in the sensitivity analysis.

Furthermore, the Group also uses derivative instruments, such as foreign currency forward contracts, to manage exposure to foreign exchange risk. As of June 30, 2014 and 2013 there are foreign currency forward contracts pending. Their value amounts to Ps. 14,225 and Ps. 1,732, respectively (see Note 18).

Interest rate risk

The Group is exposed to interest rate risk on its investments in debt instruments, short-term and long-term borrowings and derivative financial instruments.

The primary objective of the Group’s investment activities is to preserve principal while at the same time maximizing yields without significantly increasing risk. To achieve this objective, the Group diversifies its portfolio in accordance with the limits set by the Group. The Group maintains a portfolio of cash equivalents and short-term investments in a variety of securities, including both government and corporate obligations and money market funds.

Investments in both fixed rate and floating rate instruments carry varying degrees of interest rate risk. Fixed rate securities may have their fair market value adversely impacted due to a rise in interest rates. In general, longer dated securities are subject to greater interest rate risk than shorter dated securities. While floating rate securities are generally subject to less interest rate risk than fixed rate securities, floating rate securities may produce less income than expected if interest rates decrease. Due in part to these factors, the Group’s investment income may fall short of expectations or the Group may suffer losses in principal if securities that have declined in market value due to changes in interest rates are sold. As of year-end, the Group has not utilized derivative financial instruments to hedge interest rate risk on investments; however, the Group may employ hedging strategies in the future if deemed appropriate.

As the Group’s investments on this type of financial instruments subject to this risk are not significant, changes in market interest rates do not have any significant direct effect on the Group’s income.



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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



4.
Financial Risk Management (Continued)

The Group’s interest rate risk principally arises from long-term borrowings (Note 23). Borrowings issued at variable rates expose the Group to the risk that the actual cash flows differ from those expected. Borrowings issued at fixed rates expose the Group to the risk that the fair values of these differ from those expected. The Group manages this risk by maintaining an appropriate mix between fixed and floating rate interest bearing liabilities. These activities are evaluated regularly to determine that the Group is not exposed to interest rate movements that could adversely impact its ability to meet its financial obligations and to comply with its borrowing covenants.

The interest rate risk policy is approved by the Management. The Group analyzes its interest rate exposure on a dynamic basis. Various scenarios are simulated, taking into consideration refinancing, renewal of existing positions and alternative financing sources. Based on these scenarios, the Group calculates the impact on profit and loss of a defined interest rate shift. The scenarios are run only for liabilities that represent the major interest-bearing positions. Trade payables are normally interest-free and have settlement dates within one year. The simulation is done on a regular basis to verify that the maximum potential loss is within the limits set by management.

The following table shows a breakdown of the Group’s fixed-rate and floating-rate borrowings per currency denomination (excluding finance leases) for the years ended June 30, 2014 and 2013. All amounts are shown in thousands of Argentine Pesos, the Group’s presentation currency:

Rate per currency denomination
 
June 30,
2014
 
June 30,
2013
Fixed rate:
       
Argentine Peso                                                                                
 
202,605
 
257,999
US Dollar                                                                                
 
960,800
 
648,631
Subtotal fixed-rate borrowings                                                                                
 
1,163,405
 
906,630
Variable rate:
       
Argentine Peso                                                                                
 
347,481
 
273,956
Subtotal variable rate borrowings                                                                                
 
347,481
 
273,956
Accrued interest                                                                                
 
12,057
 
7,866
Total borrowings as per analysis                                                                                
 
1,522,943
 
1,188,452
Finance leases                                                                                
 
2,396
 
2,390
Total borrowings as per statement of financial position
 
1,525,339
 
1,190,842


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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



4.           Financial Risk Management (Continued)

The Group estimates that, other factors being constant, a 1% increase in floating rates at year-end would decrease profit before income tax for the years ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 in Ps. 3.5 million and Ps. 2.7 million, respectively. A 1% decrease in the floating interest rate would have an equal and opposite effect on the income statement.

This sensitivity analysis provides only a limited, point-in-time view of this market risk sensitivity of certain of the Group’s financial instruments. The actual impact of rate changes on the Group’s financial instruments may differ significantly from the impact shown in the sensitivity analysis.

Other price risk

The Group is exposed to equity securities price risk because of investments held in entities that are publicly traded (TGLT), which are classified on the consolidated statement of financial position at fair value through profit or loss. The Group regularly reviews the prices evolution of these equity securities in order to identify significant movements.

As of June 30, 2014 and 2013 the total value of the investment in publicly traded equity securities issued by companies of the Group equals to Ps. 63.5 million and Ps. 56.8 million, respectively.

The Group estimates that, other factors being constant, a 10% decrease in equity indexes at year-end would decrease profit before income tax for the years ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 in Ps. 6.4 million and Ps. 5.7 million respectively. A 10% increase in equity indexes would have an equal and opposite effect on the statement of income.

This sensitivity analysis provides only a limited, point-in-time view of the price risk sensitivity of certain of the Group’s equity securities. The actual impact of changes in equity indexes may differ significantly from the impact shown in the sensitivity analysis.

(b)  
Credit risk management

Credit risk refers to the risk that counterparty will default on its contractual obligations resulting in a financial loss to the Group. Credit limits have been established to ensure that the Group deals only with approved counterparties and that counterparty concentration risk is addressed and the risk of loss is mitigated. Counterparty exposure is measured as the aggregate of all obligations of any single legal entity or economic entity to the Group.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



4.           Financial Risk Management (Continued)

The Group is subject to credit risk arising from deposits with banks and financial institutions, investments of surplus cash balances, the use of derivative financial instruments and from outstanding receivables. Credit risk is managed on a country-by-country basis. Each local entity is responsible for managing and analyzing the credit risk.

The Group’s policy is to manage credit exposure to deposits, short-term investments and other financial instruments by maintaining diversified funding sources in various financial institutions. All the institutions that operate with the Group are well known because of their experience in the market and high credit quality. The Group places its cash and cash equivalents, investments, and other financial instruments with various high credit quality financial institutions, thus mitigating the amount of credit exposure to any one institution. The maximum exposure to credit risk is represented by the carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments in the statement of financial position.

The Group’s primary objective for holding derivative financial instruments is to manage currency exchange rate risk and interest rate risk. The Group generally enters into derivative transactions with high-credit-quality counterparties and, by policy, limits the amount of credit exposure to each counterparty. The amounts subject to credit risk related to derivative instruments are generally limited to the amounts, if any, by which counterparty’s obligations exceed the obligations that the Group has with that counterparty. The credit risk associated with derivative financial instruments is representing by the carrying value of the assets positions of these instruments.

The Group’s policy is to manage credit risks associated with trade and other receivables within defined trading limits. All Group’s significant counterparties have internal trading limits.

Trade receivables from investment and development property activities are primarily derived from leases and services from shopping centers, office and other rental properties; receivables from the sale of trading properties and investment properties (primarily undeveloped land and non-retail rental properties). The Group has a large customer base and is not dependent on any single customer.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



4.           Financial Risk Management (Continued)

Trade receivables related to leases and services provided by the Group represent a diversified tenant base and account for 96.6% and 95.6% of the Group’s total trade receivables as of June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The Group has specific policies to ensure that rental contracts are transacted with counterparties with appropriate credit quality. The majority of the Group’s shopping center, office and other rental properties’ tenants are well recognized retailers, diversified companies, professional organizations, and others. Owing to the long-term nature and diversity of its tenancy arrangements, the credit risk of this type of trade receivables is considered to be low. Generally, the Group has not experienced any significant losses resulting from the non-performance of any counterpart to the lease contracts. As a result, the allowance for doubtful accounts balance is low. Individual risk limits are set based on internal or external ratings in accordance with limits set by the Group, as applicable. If customers are independently rated, these ratings are used. If there is no independent rating, risk control assesses the credit quality of the customer, taking into account its past experience, financial position, actual experience and other factors. Based on the Group’s analysis, the Group determines the size of the deposit that is required from the tenant at inception. Management does not expect any losses from non-performance by these counterparties. See Note 16 for details.

On the other hand, property receivables related to the sale of trading properties represent 0.7% and 1.17% of the Group’s total trade receivables as of June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Payments on these receivables have generally been received when due. These receivables are generally secured by mortgages on the properties. Therefore, the credit risk on outstanding amounts is considered very low.

(c)  
Liquidity risk management

The Group is exposed to liquidity risks, including risks associated with refinancing borrowings as they mature, the risk that borrowing facilities are not available to meet cash requirements, and the risk that financial assets cannot readily be converted to cash without loss of value. Failure to manage liquidity risks could have a material impact on the Group’s cash flow and statement of financial position. Prudent liquidity risk management implies maintaining sufficient cash, the availability of funding through an adequate amount of committed credit facilities and the ability to close out market positions. Due to the dynamic nature of the underlying businesses, the Group aims to maintain flexibility in funding its existing and prospective debt requirements by maintaining diversified funding sources with adequate committed funding lines from high quality lenders.

The Group monitors its current and projected financial position using several key internally generated reports: cash flow; debt maturity; and interest rate exposure. The Group also undertakes sensitivity analysis to assess the impact of proposed transactions, movements in interest rates and changes in property values on the key profitability, liquidity and balance sheet ratios.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



4.           Financial Risk Management (Continued)

The Group’s debt and derivative positions are continually reviewed to meet current and expected debt requirements. The Group maintains a balance between longer-term and shorter-term financings. Short-term financing is principally raised through bank facilities and overdraft positions. Medium- to longer-term financing comprises public and private bond issues, including private placements. Financing risk is spread by using a variety of types of debt. The maturity profile is managed, by spreading the repayment dates and extending facilities.

The tables below analyze the Group´s non-derivative financial liabilities and derivative financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the statement of financial position to the contractual maturity date. The amounts disclosed in the tables are the contractual undiscounted cash flows and as a result, they do not reconcile to the amounts disclosed on the statement of financial position. However, undiscounted cash flows in respect of balances due within 12 months generally equal their carrying amounts in the statement of financial position, as the impact of discounting is not significant. The tables include both interest and principal flows.

Where the interest payable is not fixed, the amount disclosed has been determined by reference to the conditions existing at each reporting date.

At June 30, 2014
 
Less than 1 year
   
Between 1 and 2 years
   
Between 2 and 3 years
   
Between 3 and 4 years
   
More than 4 years
   
Total
 
Trade and other payables
    320,920       59,638       47,743       16,582       46,911       491,794  
Borrowings (excluding finance lease liabilities)
    566,795       171,709       925,209       85,254       -       1,748,967  
Finance leases
    1,545       425       426       -       -       2,396  
Derivative financial instruments
    14,225       -       -       -       -       14,225  
Total
    903,485       231,772       973,378       101,836       46,911       2,257,382  

At June 30, 2013
 
Less than 1 year
   
Between 1 and 2 years
   
Between 2 and 3 years
   
Between 3 and 4 years
   
More than 4 years
   
Total
 
Trade and other payables
    305,480       59,770       28,717       28,767       14,744       437,478  
Borrowings (excluding finance lease liabilities)
    712,981       125,888       109,774       585,804       -       1,534,447  
Finance leases
    1,138       1,252       -       -       -       2,390  
Derivative financial instruments
    1,732       -       -       -       -       1,732  
Total
    1,021,331       186,910       138,491       614,571       14,744       1,976,047  


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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



4.           Financial Risk Management (Continued)

(d)  
Capital risk management

The capital structure of the Group consists of shareholders’ equity and short-term to long-term net borrowings. The type and maturity of the Group’s borrowings are analyzed further in Note 23. The Group’s equity is analyzed into its various components in the statement of changes in equity.

Capital is managed so as to promote the long-term success of the business and to maintain sustainable returns for shareholders.

The Group seeks to manage its capital requirements to maximize value through the mix of debt and equity funding, while ensuring that Group entities continue to operate as going concerns, comply with applicable capital requirements and maintain strong credit ratings.

The Group assesses the adequacy of its capital requirements, cost of capital and gearing (i.e. debt/equity mix) as part of its broader strategic plan. The Group continuously reviews its capital structure to ensure that (i) sufficient funds and financing facilities are available to implement the Group’s property development and business acquisition strategies, (ii) adequate financing facilities for unforeseen contingencies are maintained, and (iii) distributions to shareholders are maintained within the Group’s dividend distribution policy. The Group also protects its equity in assets by taking out insurance.

The Group’s strategy is to maintain key financing metrics, namely, net debt to total equity ratio (gearing) and loan-to-value ratio (LTV) in order to ensure that asset level performance is translated into enhanced returns for shareholders whilst maintaining an appropriate risk reward balance to accommodate changing financial and operating market cycles.

The following table details a number of the Group’s key metrics in relation to managing its capital structure. The ratios are within the ranges previously established by the Company’s strategy:

 
June 30,
2014
 
June 30,
2013
Gearing ratio (i)                                                                      
60.27%
 
54.09%
Debt ratio (ii)                                                                      
83.83%
 
70.48%

(i)  
Calculated as total current and non-current borrowings divided by total current and non-current borrowings plus equity.
(ii)  
Calculated as total current and non-current borrowings divided by total properties (including trading properties, property, plant and equipment, property investments and units to receive under barter agreements).

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



4.           Financial Risk Management (Continued)

4.1  
Other non-financial risks

Property risk:

There are several risks affecting the Group’s property investments. The composition of the Group’s property portfolio including asset concentration and lot size may impact liquidity and relative property performance. The Group has a large multi-asset portfolio and monitors its concentration and average property lot size.

A change in trends and economic conditions causes shifts in customer demands for properties with impact on new lettings, renewal of existing leases and reduced rental growth. Also changes increase risk of tenant insolvencies. The Group conducts several actions to mitigate some of these risks whenever possible. The variety of asset types and geographical spread as well as a diversified tenant base, with monitoring of tenant concentration, helps mitigating these risks.

The development, administration and profitability of shopping centers are impacted by various factors including: the accessibility and the attractiveness of the area where the shopping center is located, the intrinsic attractiveness of the shopping center, the flow of people, the level of sales of each shopping center rental unit, the increasing competition from internet sales, the amount of rent collected from each shopping center rental unit and the fluctuations in their occupancy levels in the shopping centers. In the event that there is an increase in operational costs, caused by inflation or other factors, it could have a material adverse effect on the Group if its tenants are unable to pay their higher rent obligations due to the increase in expenses. Argentine Law No. 24,808 provides that tenants may rescind commercial lease agreements after the initial six months upon not less than sixty days written notice, subject to penalties of only one-and-a-half month rent if the tenant rescinds during the first year of the lease, and one-month rent if the tenant rescinds during the second year of the lease. The exercise of such rescission rights could materially and adversely affect the Group.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



4.           Financial risk management (Continued)

Risks associated with development properties activities include the following:  the potential abandonment of development opportunities; construction costs exceeding original estimates, possibly making a project uneconomical; occupancy rates and rents at newly completed projects may be insufficient to make the project profitable, the Group is inability to obtain financing on favorable terms for the development of the project; construction and lease-up may not be completed on schedule, resulting in increased debt service expense and construction costs and the Group´s inability to obtain, or the delays in obtaining, all necessary zoning, land-use, building, occupancy and other required governmental permits and authorizations; preconstruction buyers may default on their purchase contracts or units in new buildings may remain unsold upon completion of constructions; prices for residential units may be insufficient to cover development cost. The Group also takes several actions to monitor these risks and respond appropriately whenever it is under its control. The Group has in-house property market research capability and development teams that monitor development risks closely. The Group generally adopts conservative assumptions on leasing and other variables and monitors the level of committed future capital expenditure on development programs relative to the level of undrawn facilities.

5.  
Critical accounting estimates, assumptions and judgments

The Group’s significant accounting policies are stated in Note 2 above. Not all of these significant accounting policies require management to make difficult, subjective or complex judgments or estimates. The following section is intended to provide an understanding of the policies that management considers critical because of the level of complexity, judgment or estimation involved in their application and their impact on the consolidated financial statements. These judgments involve assumptions or estimates in respect of future events. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

5.1.
Critical accounting estimates and assumptions

(a)  
Business combinations – purchase price allocation

The acquisition of subsidiaries is accounted for using the acquisition method. Accounting for business combinations requires the determination of the fair value of the various assets and liabilities of the acquired business. The Group uses all available information to make these fair value determinations, and for major acquisitions, may hire an independent appraisal firm to assist in making fair value estimates. In some instances, assumptions with respect to the timing and amount of future revenues and expenses associated with an asset might have to be used in determining its fair value. These assumptions may differ materially from those initial estimates, and if the timing is delayed significantly or if the net cash flows decline significantly, the asset could become impaired.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



5.           Critical accounting estimates, assumptions and judgments (Continued)

(b)           Impairment testing of goodwill and other non-current assets and calculation of fair value.

As of the end of each year ended June 30, the Group reviews the carrying amounts of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and investment property in order to identify if there are events or circumstances that indicate a decline in the recoverable amount of these assets. The indications that must be taken into account in the analysis are, among other points, physical damage or significant changes to the manner in which the asset is used, worse than expected economic performance or a drop in revenues. When the asset does not generate independent cash flows from others assets, the Group estimates the recoverable value of the cash-generating unit to which the asset relates.

Goodwill is not amortized but it is tested for impairment on an annual basis, or more frequently if there is an indication of impairment. For the purposes of the impairment testing, goodwill is to be allocated since acquisition among each of the cash generating units or groups of cash generating units that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the respective business combinations, regardless of the allocation of other assets or liabilities owned by the acquired entity to these cash-generating units or groups of cash-generating units.

An asset or CGU´s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset or CGU’s carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognized immediately in the statement of income.

Given the nature of its assets and activities, most of the Group’s individual assets do not generate independent cash flows that are independent of those from CGUs. Therefore, the Group estimates the recoverable value of the CGU for the purposes of the impairment test. In general, each business center, office building and undeveloped property is generally considered as an independent CGU.

There were no indications of impairment in any of the years reported. Therefore, the Group carried out impairment tests only on such cash-generating units to which goodwill was allocated.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



5.           Critical accounting estimates, assumptions and judgments (Continued)

The following table shows the amounts of goodwill and non-current assets other than goodwill of the CGUs where goodwill was allocated for each of the years ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:

CGU
 
Country
 
Segment
 
June 30,
2014
 
June 30,
2013
Conil
 
Argentina
 
Shopping Centers
 
506
 
506
Arcos del Gourmet
 
Argentina
 
Shopping Centers
 
20,873
 
20,873
Value at year end of non-current assets other than goodwill (i)
 
248,822
 
133,212
Total assets allocated to CGUs
 
270,201
 
154,591

 
(i)
Non-current assets include investment properties (principally shopping centers and offices), property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and negative working capital.

The Group has applied the valuation by comparables method for valuing Conil, and the discounted cash flow method for valuing Arcos del Gourmet.

The Group carried out the impairment test on this CGU on the basis of the use value model and concluded that no impairment should be recognized for the assets for any of the years reported.

The Group uses the fair value of investment properties estimated by independent appraisers as required by Resolution No. 576/10 of the National Securities Commission of Argentina.

For purposes of calculating the fair value for impairment tests and/or to disclose it in a note to the financial statements the Group uses various valuation techniques: discounted cash flows, capitalization method and market comparables, depending on the type of ownership involved, as indicated below.

Under the cash flows or discounted cash flows model, independent appraisers estimate net future cash flows, based on the specific features of each property (including but not limited to location, sales, occupation, turnout and useful life), the agreements in force, market information and future forecasts as of the valuation date. Net income forecasts and revenues growth rates are among the most important assumptions used in the valuation. This estimate also considers the discount rates that reflect the market assessments regarding uncertainties in terms of the cash flow amount and timing. Any inaccuracy in the most sensitive assumptions used by the appraisers may result in differences in the fair value of the Group’s property.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



5.           Critical accounting estimates, assumptions and judgments (Continued)

During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, the Group decided to modify the methodology previously used to determine fair market values of its shopping centers, shifting from discounted cash flows as of June 2013 to capitalization method in June 2014.

The methodology used by the Group involves simulation models in which the current annual operating income flows of a given property is considered to be a stabilized flow in perpetuity, which is divided by a capitalization rate derived from market comparables. This rate is adjusted by existing differences with the comparables in major features such as size, location and/or condition of asset, in order to determine its fair value. The Group considers that the new methodology reflects more reliably the fair market value of its shopping centers as it is based on the current annual net operating income of Group’s assets and uses market information to determine the capitalization rate; as such, it is a more transparent valuation method internationally recognized in the industry. In addition, it is the same valuation methodology used to determine shopping centers’ value by other companies, hence, it is more useful to make comparisons against such valuations.

As of June 30, 2014 and 2013 fair value of investment properties was computed using an average capitalization rate of approximately 10% (a 9% to 12% range was considered).

Generally, an increase in the annual flow of operating income will lead to an increase in the fair value of investment properties. An increase in the capitalization rate will lead to a decline in the fair value of investment properties.

The Group has modified the fair market value of its shopping centers as of June 30, 2013 to render it comparable with the value as of June 30, 2014.

This modification was solely introduced for those assets that are currently operating and generate an annual flow of net operating income. Where such information was not observable, the discounted cash flow or comparable methods continue to be used.

Under the comparative sale method (or comparable market), the sale price of comparable properties located nearby is adjusted by the differences in the most significant features of such property, such as, size and condition. The most relevant data included in this method is the price per square meter.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



5.           Critical accounting estimates, assumptions and judgments (Continued)

The following table details the models used for each segment:

 
2014
2013
Operating Shopping Centers
Capitalization
Capitalization (“)
Non-operating Shopping Centers
Discounted cash flows / Market comparable
Discounted cash flows / Market comparable
Offices and others
Market comparable
Market comparable

(“) Previously the Group used discounted cash flows.

Management views these assumptions as conservative and does not believe that any reasonable change in the assumptions would cause the carrying value of these CGUs to exceed the recoverable amount.

 
(c)
Fair value of derivatives and other financial instruments

Fair values of derivative financial instruments are computed with reference to quoted market prices on trade exchanges, when available. The fair values of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market are determined by using valuation techniques. The Group uses its judgment to select a variety of methods and make assumptions that are based on market conditions existing at statement of financial position.

 
(d)
Allowance for trade receivables

As described on Note 2.15., the Group makes some estimation in order to calculate the allowance for trade receivables. If the amount estimated differs to the present value, actual write-offs might be higher/lower than expected.

5.2.           Critical judgments in applying the Group’s accounting policies

Income taxes

The Group is subject to income taxes in numerous jurisdictions. Significant judgment is required in determining the overall provision for income taxes. There are many transactions and calculations for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. The Group recognizes liabilities for anticipated tax audit issues based on estimates of whether additional taxes will be due. Where the final tax outcome of these matters is different from the amounts that were initially recorded, such differences will impact the current and deferred income tax assets and liabilities in the period in which such determination is made.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



5.           Critical accounting estimates, assumptions and judgments (Continued)

Management assesses the realizability of deferred tax assets by considering whether it is probable that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. See Note 26 for details.

6.  
Segment reporting

IFRS 8 requires an entity to report financial and descriptive information about its reportable segments, which are operating segments or aggregations of operating segments that meet specified criteria. Operating segments are components of an entity about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance, without prejudice of the powers and responsibilities of the Board of Directors. The CODM evaluates the business based on the differences in the nature of its products, operations and risks. The amount reported for each segment item is the measure reported to the CODM for these purposes and later to the Board of Directors. In turn, the Board of Directors’ management is assessed by the Shareholders’ Meeting, which is the governance body.

Operating segments identified are disclosed as reportable segments if they meet any of the following quantitative thresholds:

·  
The operating segment’s reported revenue, including both sales to external customers and inter-segment sales or transfers, is ten per cent or more of the combined revenue, internal and external, of all operating segments.

·  
The absolute amount of its reported profit or loss is ten per cent or more of the greater, in absolute amount, of:

o  
the combined reported profit of all operating segments that do not report a loss; and

o  
the combined reported loss of all operating segments that report a loss.

·  
Its assets are ten per cent or more of the combined assets of all operating segments.

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



6.           Segment reporting (Continued)

As well as this, the operating segments that do not meet any of the quantitative thresholds could be considered as reportable segments if the management estimates that this information could be useful for the users of the financial statements.

If, after determining reportable segments in accordance with the preceding quantitative thresholds, the total external revenue attributable to those segments amounts to less than 75% of the total Group’s consolidated external revenue, additional segments are identified as reportable segments, even if they do not meet the thresholds described above, until at least 75% of the Group’s consolidated external revenue is included in reportable segments. Once the 75% of the Group’s consolidated external revenue is included in reportable segments, the remaining operating segments are aggregated in the “Other segments” column.

Segment information has been prepared and classified according to different types of businesses in which the Group conducts its activities. The Group´s Investment and Development Properties business is comprised of the following segments:

·  
The “Shopping Centers” Segment includes the operating results of the Group’s shopping centers portfolio principally comprised of lease and service revenues from tenants.

·  
The “Office and others” Segment includes the operating results of the Group’s lease and service revenues of office space and other non-retail building properties principally comprised of lease and service revenue from tenants.

·  
The “Sales and Development” Segment includes the operating results of sales of Undeveloped parcels of land and/or trading properties, and the results related with its development and maintenance.

·  
The “Financial operations and others” segment primarily includes the financial activities carried out by the associate Tarshop S.A., the residual financial operations of its subsidiary Apsamedia S.A. (merged this year with APSA) and e-commerce activities carried out by the associate Avenida Inc..

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



6.           Segment reporting (Continued)

Below is a summarized analysis of the lines of business of the Group for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:

   
Fiscal year ended June 30, 2014
 
   
Urban properties
   
Investments
   
Total urban properties and investments
 
   
Shopping Centers portfolio
   
Offices and others
   
Sales and developments
   
Financial operations
and others
 
Revenue (i)                                            
    2,048,516       35,688       51,917       574       2,136,695  
Costs                                            
    (940,637 )     (17,872 )     (10,916 )     (373 )     (969,798 )
Gross Profit                                            
    1,107,879       17,816       41,001       201       1,166,897  
Gain from disposal of investment properties
    -       -       308       -       308  
General and administrative expenses
    (101,538 )     (253 )     -       (55 )     (101,846 )
Selling expenses                                            
    (73,427 )     (817 )     (3,851 )     110       (77,985 )
Other operating results, net
    (43,743 )     -       13,390       54       (30,299 )
Profit from Operations                                            
    889,171       16,746       50,848       310       957,075  
Share of loss of associates and joint ventures
    -       (899 )     -       (18,500 )     (19,399 )
Segment profit  (loss) Before Financing and Taxation
    889,171       15,847       50,848       (18,190 )     937,676  
                                         
Investment properties                                            
    1,655,241       166,288       35,572       -       1,857,101  
Property, plant and equipment
    20,455       3,196       -       -       23,651  
Trading properties                                            
    -       -       9,539       -       9,539  
Goodwill                                            
    1,829       3,911       -       -       5,740  
Right to receive units ("Barters")
    9,264       -       23,608       -       32,872  
Inventories                                            
    10,625       -       -       -       10,625  
Investments in associates
    -       23,208       -       33,680       56,888  
Operating assets (ii)                                            
    1,697,414       196,603       68,719       33,680       1,996,416  

(i)  
The Group’s revenues are entirely originated in Argentina.
(ii)  
All of the Group’s assets included in the segment are located in Argentina.

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



6.           Segment reporting (Continued)

   
Fiscal year ended June 30, 2013
 
   
Urban properties
   
Investments
   
Total urban properties and investments
 
   
Shopping Center
   
Offices and others
   
Sales and developments
   
Financial operations
and others
 
Revenue (i)                                             
    1,625,013       25,778       4,262       1,203       1,656,256  
Costs                                             
    (743,004 )     (14,145 )     (3,480 )     (907 )     (761,536 )
Gross Profit                                             
    882,009       11,633       782       296       894,720  
Gain from disposal of investment properties
    -       -       236       -       236  
General and administrative expenses
    (67,597 )     (218 )     -       (250 )     (68,065 )
Selling expenses                                             
    (58,908 )     (895 )     (625 )     (1,588 )     (62,016 )
Other operating results, net
    (41,683 )     (40 )     -       2,377       (39,346 )
Profit from Operations                                             
    713,821       10,480       393       835       725,529  
Share of profit / (loss) of associates and joint ventures
    -       (2,514 )     -       2,540       26  
Segment profit Before Financing and Taxation
    713,821       7,966       393       3,375       725,555  
                                         
Investment properties                                             
    1,586,752       105,594       35,158       -       1,727,504  
Property, plant and equipment
    17,385       2,896       -       -       20,281  
Trading properties                                             
    -       -       7,644       -       7,644  
Goodwill                                             
    1,829       3,911       -       -       5,740  
Right to receive units ("Barters")
    9,264       -       30,959       -       40,223  
Inventories                                             
    10,002       -       -       -       10,002  
Investments in associates and joint ventures
    -       23,385       -       39,139       62,524  
Operating assets (ii)                                             
    1,625,232       135,786       73,761       39,139       1,873,918  

(i)  
  The Group’s revenues are entirely originated in Argentina.
(ii)  
All of the Group’s assets included in the segment are located in Argentina.



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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



6.           Segment reporting (Continued)

   
Fiscal year ended June 30, 2012
 
   
Urban properties
   
Investments
   
Total urban properties and investments
 
   
Shopping Center
   
Offices and others
   
Sales and developments
   
Financial operations
and others
 
Revenue (i)                                             
    1,321,589       14,759       32,171       4,836       1,373,355  
Costs                                             
    (602,670 )     (7,625 )     (10,610 )     (1,687 )     (622,592 )
Gross Profit                                             
    718,919       7,134       21,561       3,149       750,763  
General and administrative expenses
    (58,324 )     -       (57 )     (296 )     (58,677 )
Selling expenses                                             
    (44,175 )     (483 )     (1,581 )     2,157       (44,082 )
Other operating results, net
    (21,613 )     -       -       736       (20,877 )
Profit from Operations                                             
    594,807       6,651       19,923       5,746       627,127  
Share of profit of associates and joint ventures
    -       -       -       4,970       4,970  
Segment profit Before Financing and Taxation
    594,807       6,651       19,923       10,716       632,097  
                                         
Investment properties                                             
    1,477,326       142,334       35,158       -       1,654,818  
Property, plant and equipment
    15,989       1,496       -       -       17,485  
Trading properties                                             
    -       -       8,387       -       8,387  
Goodwill                                             
    1,829       3,911       -       -       5,740  
Right to receive units ("Barters")
    9,264       -       30,959       -       40,223  
Inventories                                             
    10,394       -       -       -       10,394  
Investments in associates
    -       -       -       36,600       36,600  
Operating assets (ii)                                             
    1,514,802       147,741       74,504       36,600       1,773,647  

(j)  
The Group’s revenues are entirely originated in Argentina.
(ii)  
All of the Group’s assets included in the segment are located in Argentina.

Group´s shopping centers, offices and other rental properties, and trading properties, are located in Argentina.

For purposes of segment reporting, the operating income from the joint businesses Nuevo Puerto Santa Fe S.A. and Quality Invest S.A. are reported under the proportional consolidation method. Under this method, the income/loss generated by joint businesses is reported in the income statement line-by-line, rather than in a single item as required by IFRS. Management believes that the proportional consolidation method provides more useful information to understand the business return, because the assets and income/loss generated by consolidated operations are similar to the assets and income/loss booked under the equity method. This is due to the fact that under the proportional consolidation method, revenues and expenses are reported separately, instead of offsetting and reporting them as a single item in the income statement. Therefore, the proportional consolidation method is used by the CODM to assess and understand the return and the results of operations of these businesses as a whole.

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



6.
Segment reporting (Continued)

Moreover, operating results of Entertainment Holding S.A. joint venture is accounted for under the equity method. Management believes that, in this case, this method provides more adequate information for this type of investment, given its low materiality and considering it is a company without direct trade operations, where the main asset consists of an indirect interest of 25% of la Rural S.A..

The CODM evaluates performance of business segments based on segment profit, defined as profit or loss from operations before financing and taxation. The measurement principles for the Group’s segment reporting structure are based on the IFRS principles adopted in the consolidated financial statements, except for the Group’s share of profit or loss of joint ventures as discussed in the segment table above. Revenue generated and goods and services exchanged between segments are calculated on the basis of market prices. Intercompany transactions between segments, if any, are eliminated.

The following tables present a reconciliation between the total results of operations corresponding to segment information and the results of operations as per the statement of income. The adjustments are related to the presentation of the results of joint ventures on an equity-accounted basis under IFRS.

   
June 30, 2014
 
   
Total Segment reporting
   
Adjustment for share of profit/ (loss)
of joint ventures
   
Adjustment for
inter-segment eliminations
   
 
As per Statement of Income
 
Revenue
    2,136,695       (23,321 )     (360 )     2,113,014  
Costs
    (969,798 )     13,200       360       (956,238 )
Gross Profit / (Loss)
    1,166,897       (10,121 )     -       1,156,776  
Gain from disposal of investment properties
    308       -       -       308  
General and administrative expenses
    (101,846 )     293       108       (101,445 )
Selling expenses
    (77,985 )     1,131       -       (76,854 )
Other operating results, net
    (30,299 )     3,020       (108 )     (27,387 )
Profit / (Loss) from Operations
    957,075       (5,677 )     -       951,398  
Share of profit / (loss) of associates and joint ventures
    (19,399 )     5,864       -       (13,535 )
Segment Profit / (Loss) before Financing and Taxation
    937,676       187       -       937,863  


F-74
 
 

 
Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



6.
Segment reporting (Continued)

   
June 30, 2013
 
   
Total Segment reporting
   
Adjustment for share of profit/ (loss)
of joint ventures
   
Adjustment for
inter-segment eliminations
   
 
As per Statement of Income
 
Revenue
    1,656,256       (18,845 )     -       1,637,411  
Costs
    (761,536 )     11,671       -       (749,865 )
Gross Profit / (Loss)
    894,720       (7,174 )     -       887,546  
Gain from disposal of investment properties
    236       -       -       236  
General and administrative expenses
    (68,065 )     237       108       (67,720 )
Selling expenses
    (62,016 )     1,190       -       (60,826 )
Other operating results, net
    (39,346 )     1,876       (108 )     (37,578 )
Profit / (Loss) from Operations
    725,529       (3,871 )     -       721,658  
Share of profit / (loss) of associates and joint ventures
    26       (628 )     -       (602 )
Segment Profit / (Loss) before Financing and Taxation
    725,555       (4,499 )     -       721,056  

   
June 30, 2012
 
   
Total Segment reporting
   
Adjustment for share of profit/ (loss)
of joint ventures
   
Adjustment for
 inter-segment eliminations
   
 
As per Statement of Income
 
Revenues
    1,373,355       (5,918 )     -       1,367,437  
Costs
    (622,592 )     3,314       -       (619,278 )
Gross Profit / (Loss)
    750,763       (2,604 )     -       748,159  
General and administrative expenses
    (58,677 )     494       -       (58,183 )
Selling expenses
    (44,082 )     706       -       (43,376 )
Other operating results, net
    (20,877 )     61       -       (20,816 )
Profit / (Loss) from Operations
    627,127       (1,343 )     -       625,784  
Share of profit / (loss) of associates and joint ventures
    4,970       (1,212 )     -       3,758  
Segment Profit / (Loss) before Financing and Taxation
    632,097       (2,555 )     -       629,542  

Total segment assets are allocated based on the operations of the segment and the physical location of the assets. In line with the discussion above, assets assigned to each segment include the proportionate share of the assets of the joint ventures. The statement of financial position under IFRS shows the net investment in these joint ventures as a single item.

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



6.
Segment reporting (Continued)

Total reportable segments’ assets are reconciled to total assets as per the statement of financial position as follows:

   
June 30,
2014
   
June 30,
2013
   
June 30,
2012
 
Total operating assets as per Segment Information
    1,996,416       1,873,918       1,773,647  
Investment properties
    (103,609 )     (105,868 )     (110,288 )
Property, plant and equipment
    (99 )     (112 )     -  
Goodwill
    (5,234 )     (5,234 )     (5,234 )
Trading properties
    -       -       -  
Inventories
    (257 )     (106 )     -  
Investments in associates and joint ventures
    114,956       108,593       77,855  
Total assets as per the Statement of Financial Position
    2,002,173       1,871,191       1,735,980  

The Group’s revenues for each of its reporting segments derive from a large and diverse client base and, therefore, there is no revenue concentration in any particular segment.

7.  
Information about subsidiaries

General information

The Group conducts its business through several operating and holding subsidiaries. See the Group’s shareholding structure, percentages of interest, materiality criteria and other relevant information on the Group’s subsidiaries in Note 2.3.(a).

See Note 3 for information about acquisitions and disposals of subsidiaries made during the fiscal years ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.

Restrictions, commitments and other matters in respect of subsidiaries

According to the laws of Argentina in which the Group operates, 5% of the profit of the year is separated to constitute a legal reserve until they reach legal capped amounts (20% of total capital). This legal reserve is not available for dividend distribution and can only be released to absorb losses. The Group has not reached the legal limit of this reserve. Dividends are paid out across the Group’s subsidiaries based on their individual accounting statements.

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



7.
Information about subsidiaries (Continued)

Arcos del Gourmet

The Group committed with the Government of the City of Buenos Aires to execute the works for Arcos del Gourmet S.A.. The works in Arcos del Gourmet S.A. as of June 30, 2014 and 2013 amounted to Ps. 236,202 and Ps. 136,313, respectively.

As of June 30, 2014, contractual obligations arise mainly from constructions related with each project and amount to Ps. 234 million. On December 10, 2013, Administrative and Tax Contentious Court of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires ratified an injunction that suspends the opening of the shopping center on the grounds that it has failed to obtain certain government permits. Despite the fact that the construction has all government permits in place, the Company has filed an appeal against the decision and has requested that the injunction be lifted, with favorable expectations. Along this line, on April 10, 2014, the government of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires issued a new environmental compliance certificate.

On the other hand, in one of the two judicial processes (amparos – actions intended to protect constitutional rights) currently being heard, “Charlon, Marcelo Alejandro and others VS. GCBA on/ amparo”, the Court of Appeals referred above confirmed the decision rendered by the lower court  whereby the action was abated, as per notice served upon us on September 1, 2014. This means the process has concluded with the decision being favorable to us.

As to the other process entitled “Federación de Comercio e Industria de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires (FECOBA) and others vs. GCBA on amparo”, on August 29, 2014 the lower court rendered a decision rejecting the case.

Shopping Neuquén

The Group entered into an agreement with the Municipality of Neuquén whereby it agreed to build all the Shopping Center in a maximum construction term of 24 months computed as from the execution of the relevant Works Commencement Minutes As of June 30, 2014 and 2013 the works in Shopping Neuquén S.A. amount to Ps. 121,564 and Ps. 43,138, respectively.

At June 30, 2014, contractual obligations mainly correspond to constructions regarding this project and amount to Ps. 205 million. The project is expected to be completed in March, 2015.

F-77
 
 

 
Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



7.
Information about subsidiaries (Continued)

Information on subsidiaries with material non-controlling interests

As mentioned in Note 2.3.a), the following non-controlling interests are considered significant to the Group:

   
Equity attributable to
Non-controlling interest
Subsidiary
 
June 30, 2014
 
June 30, 2013
Panamerican Mall S.A.                                                              
 
148,368
 
126,503

The non-controlling interests for the remaining subsidiaries aggregate Ps. 43,734 and Ps. 35,389 as of June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. None of these subsidiaries have non-controlling interests which are individually considered material to the Group.

Set out below is the summarized financial information on subsidiaries with material non-controlling interests:

Summarized statement of financial position

   
PAMSA
 
   
June 30,
2014
   
June 30,
2013
 
ASSETS
           
Total non-current assets
    474,207       516,785  
Total current  assets
    361,857       191,869  
TOTAL ASSETS
    836,064       708,654  
                 
LIABILITIES
               
Total non-current liabilities
    17,895       17,456  
Total current liabilities
    76,329       58,681  
TOTAL LIABILITIES
    94,224       76,137  
NET ASSETS
    741,840       632,517  
(i) Exclude trade and other payables and provisions.

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



7.
Information about subsidiaries (Continued)

Summarized statement of income and statement of comprehensive income

   
PAMSA
 
   
June 30,
2014
   
June 30,
 2013
   
June 30,
 2012
 
Revenue                                                                
    262,273       206,792       163,536  
Profit before income tax                                                                
    168,211       98,653       63,635  
Income tax                                                                
    (58,888 )     (34,702 )     (22,335 )
Profit for the year                                                                
    109,323       63,951       41,300  
Total Comprehensive Income for the year
    109,323       63,951       41,300  
Profit attributable to non-controlling interest
    21,865       12,790       8,260  
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest
    -       9,170       2,000  

Summarized statement of cash flows

   
PAMSA
 
   
June 30,
2014
   
June 30,
2013
   
June 30,
2012
 
Net cash (used in) generated from operating activities
    (23,749 )     113,490       93,281  
Net cash generated from / (used in) investing activities
    60,871       (91,034 )     (52,714 )
Net cash used in financing activities                                                                
    (4,301 )     (41,814 )     (12,614 )
Net increase  / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    32,821       (19,358 )     27,953  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year
    11,416       29,885       486  
Foreign exchange gain on cash and cash equivalents
    150       888       1,446  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year
    44,387       11,415       29,885  

The information above is the amount before inter-company eliminations.


F-79
 
 

 
Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



7.
Information about subsidiaries (Continued)

Reconciliation of the summarized financial information presented to the carrying amount of the Group’s interest in subsidiaries with material non-controlling interests is as follows:

   
PAMSA
 
   
June 30,
2014
   
June 30,
2013
 
Net assets at the begging of the year                                                                          
    632,517       614,414  
Profit for the year                                                                          
    109,323       63,951  
Dividend distribution                                                                          
    -       (45,848 )
Net assets at the end of the year                                                                          
    741,840       632,517  
Net assets at the participating interest                                                                          
    80%       80%  
Interests in joint ventures                                                                          
    593,472       506,014  
Higher Value                                                                          
    98,088       101,553  
Book value at the end of the year                                                                          
    691,560       607,567  

8.  
Interests in joint ventures

General information

The accounting policy used by the Group to value its interest in joint ventures, materiality criteria and other relevant information concerning these investments are described in Note 2.3.(e).

See Note 3 for information about acquisitions and disposals of joint ventures made during the fiscal years ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.

The table below lists the Group’s investments and the values of interests in joint ventures for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, as well as the Group’s interest in comprehensive income of such companies as of June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012:


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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



8.
Interests in joint ventures (Continued)

                   
Value of Group´s interest in equity
   
Group´s interest in comprehensive income
   
% of ownership interest held
       
                   
June 30,
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
   
Last financial statements issued
 
Name of the entity
Place of business / country of incorporation
Main Activity
 
 
Nature
of the
relationship
   
Common shares
1 vote
   
2014
   
2013
   
2014
   
2013
   
2012
   
2014
   
2013
   
2012
   
Share capital
(nominal value)
   
Profit for the year
   
Equity
 
Entertainment Holdings S.A.
Argentina
Real estate investment
    (2 )     22,395,574       23,267       23,385       (838 )     (2,514 )     -       50 %     50 %     -       44,791       (1,596 )     39,627  
Quality Invest S.A. (1)
Argentina
Real estate investment
    (3 )     70,314,342       88,086       86,610       976       (3,357 )     (958 )     50 %     50 %     50 %     140,629       2,383       129,803  
Nuevo Puerto Santa Fe S.A. (1)
Argentina
Real estate investment
    (4 )     138,750       26,870       21,982       4,874       2,729       (186 )     50 %     50 %     50 %     27,750       10,124       43,132  
Entrenimiento Universal S.A.
Argentina
Event organization
and others
    (5 )     300       (59 )     -       (47 )     -       -       2.5 %     -       -       12      (6) (1,073)          (2,372 )
                          138,164       131,977       4,965       (3,142 )     (1,144 )                                                

(1)  
Considered to be material to the Group.
(2)  
Entertainment Holdings S.A is an investment company that owns 25% of La Rural S.A., engaged in the exploitation of the exhibition grounds in Buenos Aires. See Note 3.
(3)  
Quality Invest S.A. (“Quality is a company engaged in the exploitation of the San Martín premises (formerly owned by Nobleza Piccardo S.A.I.C. y F.). See Note 3.
(4)  
Nuevo Puerto Santa Fe S.A. ("NPSF") owns the right to use and operate a shopping center in the port of the city of Santa Fe, Province of Santa Fe (“La Ribera Shopping”). See Note 3.
(5)  
Entrenimiento Universal S.A. is a company engaged in event organization, shows and food services. See Note 3.
(6)  
Correspond to the profit for the period beginning on January 1, 2014 and ended June 30, 2014.


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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



8.
Interests in joint ventures (Continued)

The shares in these joint ventures are not publicly traded so they have no listed market price available.

Evolution of the Group’s investments in joint ventures for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:

   
June 30,
2014
   
June 30,
2013
 
Beginning of the year
    131,977       77,855  
Acquisition of joint ventures
    -       25,899  
Share of profit / (loss)
    4,965       (3,142 )
Capital contributions
    1,222       32,615  
Dividends paid
    -       (1,250 )
End of the year
    138,164       131,977  

Restrictions, commitments and other matters in respect of joint ventures

According to Argentine law, 5% of the profit of the year is separated to constitute a legal reserve until they reach legal capped amounts (20% of total capital). This legal reserve is not available for dividend distribution and can only be released to absorb losses. The Group’s joint ventures have not reached the legal limit of this reserve.

Quality Invest S.A.

On March 2011 Quality subscribed an agreement of purchase for the property of an industrial plant owned by Nobleza Piccardo S.A.I.C. y F. (hereinafter “Nobleza”) located in San Martin, Province of Buenos Aires. The facilities have the necessary features and scales for multiple uses. The purchase price was agreed on USD 33.0 million, and payment was made as per the following detail: USD 9.9 million have already been paid, and the balance to be cancelled as from May 31, 2012, in three equal and consecutive annual installments, plus interests at a 7.5% nominal annual rate. In guarantee, Quality constituted in favor of Nobleza a first-grade privilege mortgage on the real estate. As of June 30, 2013, the debt was paid off and the mortgage was released. Nobleza sold the plant as part of its plan of relocating its operations.  At the same time, Quality subscribed a lease agreement with Nobleza, by means of which Nobleza will rent the property for a maximum term of 3 years. On April 2011, Quality requested the National Antitrust Commission to issue an advisory opinion on the obligation to notify the operation or not. Later, the Court of Appeals confirmed the CNDC’s decision regarding the obligation to serve notice and consequently, therefore, on February 23, 2012 local Form F1 was filed, which as of the balance sheet date is still in process.

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



8.
Interests in joint ventures (Continued)

Entertainment Holdings S.A.

As noted in Note 3, APSA acquired shares of common stock, representing 50% of Entertainment Holdings S.A. (“EHSA”)´s capital stock and votes and, as a consequence, APSA, which operates the fairground Predio Ferial de Buenos Aires, holds a jointly indirect interest in LRSA of 25%.

In connection with the Fairground, as publicly known, in December 2012 the National Executive Branch issued Executive Order 2552/12 that annulled an executive order dated 1991 which had approved the sale of the Fairground to the SRA; the effect of this new order was to revoke the sale transaction. Subsequent on December 21, 2012, the National Executive Branch notified the SRA of said executive order and further ordered that the property be returned to the Federal Government within 30 subsequent days. Then, the SRA issued a press release publicly disclosing the initiation of legal actions. Furthermore, as it has become publicly known, on August 21, 2013, the Supreme Court of Justice rejected the appeal filed by the National State against the interim measure timely requested by the SRA.

Neither has APSA been served notice formally nor is it a party involved in the legal actions brought by the SRA.

Given the potential dimension of the dispute, as it has been known to the public, we estimate that if Executive Order 2552/2012 was found to be unconstitutional, such order shall have no legal effects either in EHSA or in the acquisition by APSA of an equity interest in EHSA. However, should the opposite happen, that is, a court order declaring the nullity of Executive Order 2699/91 could have a real impact on acquired assets. In this scenario, the judicial decision may  render the purchase of the Plot of Land by SRA null and void , and all acts executed by SRA in relation to the Plot of Land, including the right of use currently held by the entity where EHSA has an indirect equity interest, through vehicle entities, would also become null and void.

Notwithstanding the above,  to date we have no idea that any judicial measure petitioned by the owner of the Plot of Land and/or the National Government, or the corresponding appeals or rulings, may have affected the actual use of the Plot of Land.

There are no contingent liabilities relating to the Group´s interest in joint ventures, and there are no contingent liabilities of the joint ventures themselves, other those previously the mentioned above.


F-83
 
 

 
Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



8.
Interests in joint ventures (Continued)

Information about significant joint ventures

Set out below is the summarized financial information for the joint ventures considered to be material to the Group:

Summarized statements of financial position

   
June 30, 2014
 
   
QUALITY
   
NPSF
 
ASSETS
           
Total non-current assets                                                              
    132,806       26,816  
Total current  assets                                                              
    2,473       39,064  
Total assets                                                              
    135,279       65,880  
LIABILITIES
               
Total non-current liabilities                                                              
    1,677       9,975  
Total current liabilities                                                              
    3,799       12,773  
Total liabilities                                                              
    5,476       22,748  
Net assets                                                              
    129,803       43,132  
(i) Exclude trade and other payables and provisions.

   
June 30, 2013
 
   
QUALITY
   
NPSF
 
ASSETS
           
Total non-current assets                                                              
    134,922       26,341  
Total current  assets                                                              
    969       19,462  
Total assets                                                              
    135,891       45,803  
LIABILITIES
               
Total non-current liabilities                                                              
    3,174       5,467  
Total current liabilities                                                              
    6,297       7,328  
Total liabilities                                                              
    9,471       12,795  
Net assets                                                              
    126,420       33,008  

(i)
 Exclude trade and other payables and provisions.


F-84
 
 

 
Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



8.
Interests in joint ventures (Continued)

Summarized statements of comprehensive income

   
QUALITY
   
NPSF
 
   
June 30,
2014
   
June 30,
2013
   
June 30,
2012
   
June 30,
2014
   
June 30,
2013
   
June 30,
2012
 
Revenues                                       
    16,476       14,235       16,343       30,167       23,649       15,688  
Profit / (Loss) before income tax
    587       (5,855 )     (4,208 )     15,596       8,925       3,570  
Income taxes                                       
    1,796       (437 )     (2,243 )     (5,472 )     (3,112 )     (1,300 )
(Loss) / Profit for the year
    2,383       (6,292 )     (6,451 )     10,124       5,813       2,270  
Total Comprehensive Income for the year
    2,383       (6,292 )     (6,451 )     10,124       5,813       2,270  
Profit / (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest
    1,192       (3,146 )     (3,225 )     5,062       2,907       1,135  
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest
    -       -       -       -       1,250       -  

The information above reflects the amounts presented in the financial statements of the joint ventures (and not the Group’s share of those amounts) adjusted for differences in accounting policies and fair value adjustments made at the time of the acquisition.

Reconciliation of the summarized financial information presented to the carrying amount of the Group’s interest in material joint ventures is as follows:

   
QUALITY
   
NPSF
 
   
June 30,
 2014
   
June 30,
2013
   
June 30,
 2014
   
June 30,
2013
 
Net assets at the beginning of the year
    126,420       67,473       33,008       29,695  
Increases in capital / Irrevocable contributions
    1,000       65,239       -       -  
Dividends distribution                                                   
    -       -       -       (2,500 )
(Loss) / Profit for the year                                                   
    2,383       (6,292 )     10,124       5,813  
Net assets at the end of the year
    129,803       126,420       43,132       33,008  
Interest held                                                   
    50%       50%       50%       50%  
Interests in joint ventures                                                   
    64,902       63,210       21,566       16,504  
Goodwill                                                   
    3,911       3,911       1,323       1,323  
Higher Value                                                   
    19,273       19,489       3,980       4,155  
Book amount at the end of the year
    88,086       86,610       26,869       21,982  


F-85
 
 

 
Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



9.  
Interests in associates

General information

The accounting policy used by the Group to value its interest in associates, materiality criteria and other relevant information concerning these investments are described in Note 2.3.(d).

As of June 30, 2013 the Group’s ownership interest in Tarshop S.A. is 20%.Tarshop S.A. is a company incorporated in Argentina engaged primarily in financing consumption through loans and credit cards.

During the present year the Group has acquired shares in associate Avenida Inc. (see Note 3). Consequently, as of June 30, 2014 the investments in associates are Tarshop S.A. and Avenida Inc..


F-86
 
 

 
Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



9.           Interests in associates (Continued)

Below is the value of the ownership interest in the Group's associates and its interest in comprehensive income:

         
Value of Group´s interest in equity
 
Group´s interest in comprehensive income
 
% of ownership interest held
   
         
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
Last financial statements issued
Name of the entity
Place of business / country of incorporation
Main Activity
Common shares
1 vote
 
2014
2013
 
2014
2013
2012
 
2014
2013
2012
 
Share capital
(nominal value)
Profit for the year
Equity
Tarshop S.A. (1)
Argentina
Consumer financing
26,759,288
 
22,584
39,140
 
(16,556))
2,540
21,047
 
20%
20%
20%
 
133,796
(85,940)
117,648
Avenida Inc. (2)
United States
Investment
3,703,704
 
11,096
-
 
(1,944))
-
-
 
24.79%
-
-
 
16,000
(8,552)
7,448
         
33,680
39,140
 
(18,500))
2,540
21,047
               

(1)  
Tarshop is primarily engaged in credit card and loan origination activities.
(2)  
Avenida Inc. is primarily engaged in investing activities. As of June 30, 2014 holds 100% of Avenida Compras S.A., a Company engaged in e-commerce activity.


F-87
 
 

 
Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



9.           Interests in associates (Continued)

The shares in these associates are not publicly traded so they have no listed market price available.

Changes in the Group’s interest in associates for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:

   
June 30,
 2014
   
June 30,
2013
 
Beginning of the year
    39,140       36,600  
Share of (loss) / profit
    (18,500 )     2,540  
Acquisitions
    13,040       -  
End of the year
    33,680       39,140  

Commitments and restrictions in respect of associates


According to the laws of Argentina in which the Group operates, 5% of the profit of the year is separated to constitute a legal reserve until they reach legal capped amounts (20% of total capital). This legal reserve is not available for dividend distribution and can only be released to absorb losses. The Group’s associates have not reached the legal limit of this reserve.

There are no contingent liabilities relating to the Group´s interest in associates, and there are no contingent liabilities of the associates.

No-competition agreement for the sale of the equity interest in Tarshop S.A.

Due to the sale assignment and transfer of the 80% of the equity interest in Tarshop S.A. to Banco Hipotecario S.A., made during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, the Group committed itself to not competing for 5 years in the credit card and/or consumer loan business in which Tarshop S.A. has a presence.

F-88
 
 

 
Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



9.           Interests in associates (Continued)

Information about significant associates

Set out below is the summarized financial information of associates considered significant to the Group as of June 30, 2014 and 2013:

Summarized statement of financial position

   
TARSHOP
 
   
June 30,
2014
   
June 30,
2013
 
Assets
           
Total non-current assets                                                            
    210,184       197,269  
Current
               
Cash and cash equivalents                                                            
    96,101       55,901  
Other current assets                                                            
    1,272,962       1,035,217  
Total current  assets                                                            
    1,369,063       1,091,118  
Total assets                                                            
    1,579,247       1,288,387  
Liabilities
               
Non-current
               
Financial liabilities (i)                                                            
    223,379       227,130  
Other liabilities                                                            
    286       303  
Total non-current liabilities                                                            
    223,665       227,433  
Current
               
Financial liabilities (i)                                                            
    885,233       556,116  
Other liabilities                                                            
    352,701       301,250  
Total current liabilities                                                            
    1,237,934       857,366  
Total liabilities                                                            
    1,461,599       1,084,799  
Net assets                                                            
    117,648       203,588  
(i) Exclude trade and other payables and provisions.

Summarized statements of comprehensive income

   
TARSHOP
 
   
June 30,
2014
   
June 30,
2013
   
June 30,
2012
 
Net income from financing                                                            
    230,849       317,797       282,382  
Net income from services                                                            
    233,197       166,047       109,640  
Uncollectible write-offs net of recoveries
    (111,624 )     (106,701 )     (72,167 )
Income taxes                                                            
    30,003       (9,141 )     591  
(Loss) / Profit for the year                                                            
    (85,940 )     9,544       21,687  
Total comprehensive income for the year
    (85,940 )     9,544       21,687  

F-89
 
 

 
Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



9.           Interests in associates (Continued)

The information above reflects the amounts presented in the financial statements of the associate (and not the Group’s share of those amounts) adjusted for differences in Group´s accounting policies and fair value adjustments made at the time of the acquisition.

Reconciliation of the summarized financial information presented to the carrying amount of the Group’s interest in material associates is as follows:

   
TARSHOP
 
   
June 30,
2014
   
June 30,
2013
 
Net assets at beginning of the year                                                                                   
    203,588       194,044  
(Loss) / Profit for the year                                                                                   
    (85,940 )     9,544  
Net assets at end of the year                                                                                   
    117,648       203,588  
Interest held                                                                                   
    20%       20%  
Interest in associates                                                                                   
    23,530       40,718  
Unrealized results related to an intercompany transaction
    (946 )     (1,578 )
Book amount at the end of the year                                                                                   
    22,584       39,140  


F-90
 
 

 
Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



10.  
Investment properties

Changes in the Group’s investment properties for the years ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:

   
Shopping centers portfolio
   
Office and other rental properties portfolio
   
Undeveloped parcels of land
   
Properties under development
   
Total
 
At June 30, 2012
                             
Costs                                                  
    2,349,739       146,899       80,096       35,262       2,611,996  
Accumulated depreciation                                                  
    (1,052,086 )     (15,380 )     -       -       (1,067,466 )
Net book amount                                                  
    1,297,653       131,519       80,096       35,262       1,544,530  
Year ended June 30, 2013
                                       
Opening net book amount                                                  
    1,297,653       131,519       80,096       35,262       1,544,530  
Additions                                                  
    47,646       5,690       1,763       144,189       199,288  
Transfers                                                  
    (86 )     86       -       -       -  
Sales                                                  
    -       (97 )     -       -       (97 )
Disposal of unused assets                                                  
    (65 )     -       -       -       (65 )
Depreciation charge (i) (Note 31)
    (116,772 )     (5,248 )     -       -       (122,020 )
Closing net book amount                                                  
    1,228,376       131,950       81,859       179,451       1,621,636  
At June 30, 2013
                                       
Costs                                                  
    2,397,234       152,578       81,859       179,451       2,811,122  
Accumulated depreciation                                                  
    (1,168,858 )     (20,628 )     -       -       (1,189,486 )
Net book amount                                                  
    1,228,376       131,950       81,859       179,451       1,621,636  
Year ended June 30, 2014
                                       
Opening net book amount                                                  
    1,228,376       131,950       81,859       179,451       1,621,636  
Additions                                                  
    61,108       4,302       111       179,303       244,824  
Transfers                                                  
    (25,332 )     26,774       (1,442 )            
Reclasification to trading properties                       (803     (803 )
Disposal of unused assets                                                  
    (35 )     -       -       -       (35 )
Sales                                                  
    -       -       -       (185 )     (185 )
Depreciation charge (i) (Note 31)
    (105,002 )     (6,943 )     -       -       (111,945 )
Closing net book amount                                                  
    1,159,115       156,083       80,528       357,766       1,753,492  
At June 30, 2014
                                       
Costs                                                  
    2,432,975       183,654       80,528       357,766       3,054,923  
Accumulated depreciation                                                  
    (1,273,860 )     (27,571 )     -       -       (1,301,431 )
Net book amount                                                  
    1,159,115       156,083       80,528       357,766       1,753,492  

(i) As of June 30, 2014 and 2013 depreciation charges of investment properties were included in “Costs” in the statement of income (Note 31).

The following amounts have been recognized in the statement of income:

   
June 30,
2014
   
June 30,
2013
   
June 30,
2012
 
Rental and service income                                                            
    2,060,523       1,631,946       1,330,430  
Cost of property operations                                                            
    (944,949 )     (745,478 )     (606,981 )
Gain from disposal of investment properties 
    308       236       -  

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



10.
Investment properties (Continued)

Properties under development mainly comprise works in Shopping Neuquén S.A. and Arcos del Gourmet S.A. As of June 30, 2014 and 2013 works in Shopping Neuquén S.A. amount to Ps. 121,564 and Ps. 43,138, respectively. Works in Arcos del Gourmet S.A. as of June 30, 2014 and 2013 amount to Ps. 236,202 and Ps. 136,313, respectively. The Group has contractual obligations relating to future works, described in Note 7.

Borrowing costs incurred during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012 amounted to Ps. 22,376, Ps.10,307 and Ps.1,515, respectively, capitalized at the rate of the Group’s overall loans, which averages 15%. Such costs correspond to the projects Distrito Arcos, Alto Comahue and Soleil Premium Outlet.

Certain of the Group’s investment properties assets have been mortgaged or otherwise restricted to secure some of the Group’s borrowings and other liabilities.  The net book value of those properties as of June 30, 2014 and 2013 is as follows:

   
June 30,
 2014
   
June 30,
 2013
 
Soleil Premium Outlet (i)                                                           
    88,634       91,380  
Córdoba Shopping (ii)                                                           
    52,113       58,240  
Total                                                           
    140,747       149,620  

  (i)
 On August 22, 2014, APSA paid the balance of the purchase price for the shopping center known as “Soleil Premium Outlet” in the amount of Ps. 105.8 million (USD 12.6 million plus interest). As a result, the mortgage granted in favor of INC S.A. was fully   discharged.
 
(ii)
A portion of the Córdoba Shopping center property is encumbered with an antichresis right as collateral for an advance rent received from NAI International II Inc. amounting to Ps. 13.2 million and Ps. 15.5 million, as of June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The debt is included in “Trade and other payables” in the statement of financial position.

As of June 30, 2014 and 2013 the fair value of investment properties amounts to Ps. 13,511.7 million and Ps. 10,678.4 million respectively. The fair values are based on comparable values of certain qualified external appraisers (Level 2 of fair value hierarchy) except in the case of shopping centers, where fair value is based on the market capitalization valuation (Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy). In the first case, sale prices of comparable properties are adjusted considering the specific aspects of each property, the most relevant premise being the m2 (square meter). In the second case, the capitalization rates used also take into account specific aspects of each property.

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)


10.
Investment properties (Continued)

The following is a summary of the Group´s investment properties by type as of June 30, 2014, prepared in accordance with SEC S-X12-28:

       
Initial Costs
 
Subsequent costs
 
Cost at
year-end
                   
Name
 
Encumbrances
 
Plot of land
 
Buildings, facilities and improvements (i)
 
Improvements /  Additions / Disposals / Transfers
 
Plot of land
 
Buildings, facilities and improvements
 
Total
 
Accumulated depreciation
 
Net book amount
 
Date of construction
 
Date of acquisition
 
Useful life for calculating depreciation
Shopping Centers portfolio:
                                               
Abasto                                      
 
-
 
9,753
 
251,247
 
9,089
 
9,753
 
260,336
 
270,089
 
(149,408)
 
120,681
 
nov-98
 
jul-94
 
18
Alto Palermo Shopping
 
-
 
8,694
 
459,259
 
5,775
 
8,694
 
465,034
 
473,728
 
(360,263)
 
113,465
 
oct-90
 
nov-97
 
16
Alto Avellaneda                                      
 
-
 
18,089
 
186,584
 
11,385
 
18,089
 
197,969
 
216,058
 
(169,625)
 
46,433
 
oct-95
 
dec-07
 
13
Paseo Alcorta                                      
 
-
 
8,006
 
101,992
 
4,781
 
8,006
 
106,773
 
114,779
 
(78,015)
 
36,764
 
jun-92
 
jun-97
 
15
Alto Noa                                      
 
-
 
227
 
46,336
 
1,899
 
227
 
48,235
 
48,462
 
(35,348)
 
13,114
 
sep-94
 
mar-95
 
15
Buenos Aires Design
 
-
 
-
 
53,083
 
8,475
 
-
 
61,558
 
61,558
 
(51,335)
 
10,223
 
nov-93
 
nov-97
 
4
Patio Bullrich                                      
 
-
 
9,814
 
163,711
 
5,324
 
9,814
 
169,035
 
178,849
 
(113,300)
 
65,549
 
sep-88
 
oct-98
 
18
Alto Rosario                                      
 
-
 
25,686
 
74,743
 
1,792
 
25,686
 
76,535
 
102,221
 
(36,417)
 
65,804
 
nov-04
 
nov-04
 
20
Mendoza Plaza                                      
 
-
 
10,546
 
126,413
 
8,015
 
10,546
 
134,428
 
144,974
 
(79,270)
 
65,704
 
jun-94
 
dec-94
 
17
Dot Baires Shopping                                      
 
-
 
84,890
 
364,359
 
119,192
 
84,890
 
483,551
 
568,441
 
(116,476)
 
451,965
 
may-09
 
nov-06
 
27
Córdoba Shopping                                      
 
Antichresis
 
5,009
 
98,714
 
4,398
 
5,009
 
103,112
 
108,121
 
(56,008)
 
52,113
 
mar-90
 
dec-06
 
16
Patio Olmos                                      
 
-
 
11,532
 
21,417
 
-
 
11,532
 
21,417
 
32,949
 
(4,283)
 
28,666
 
may-95
 
sep-07
 
18
Soleil Premium Outlet
 
Mortgage
 
23,267
 
55,905
 
33,574
 
23,267
 
89,479
 
112,746
 
(24,112)
 
88,634
 
-
 
jul-10
 
11
Shopping centers portfolio
     
215,513
 
2,003,763
 
213,699
 
215,513
 
2,217,462
 
2,432,975
 
(1,273,860)
 
1,159,115
           
Office and other rental properties portfolio:
                                               
Abasto offices                                      
     
-
 
-
 
12,230
 
-
 
12,230
 
12,230
 
(1,221)
 
11,009
 
mar-13
 
-
    -
Dot building                                      
 
-
 
13,346
 
68,446
 
21,961
 
13,346
 
90,407
 
103,753
 
(12,778)
 
90,975
 
sep-10
 
nov-06
 
30
Building annexed to DOT
 
-
 
25,332
 
-
 
-
 
25,332
 
-
 
25,332
 
-
 
25,332
 
-
 
nov-06
 
-
Anchorena 559                                      
 
-
 
3,018
 
13,316
 
-
 
3,018
 
13,316
 
16,334
 
(4,358)
 
11,976
 
-
 
-
 
-
Ocampo parking space
 
-
 
3,201
 
21,137
 
225
 
3,201
 
21,362
 
24,563
 
(9,214)
 
15,349
 
-
 
sep-06
 
24
Zelaya 3102                                      
 
-
 
1,442
 
-
 
-
 
1,442
 
-
 
1,442
 
-
 
1,442
 
-
 
jul-05
 
-
Office and other rental properties portfolio
     
46,339
 
102,899
 
34,416
 
46,339
 
137,315
 
183,654
 
(27,571)
 
156,083
           
Undeveloped parcels of land:
                                     
 
       
Luján plot of land                                      
 
-
 
41,861
 
-
 
111
 
41,861
 
111
 
41,972
 
-
 
41,972
 
-
 
may-12
 
-
Caballito – Ferro                                      
 
-
 
36,890
 
-
 
-
 
36,890
 
-
 
36,890
 
-
 
36,890
 
-
 
nov-97
 
-
Conil                                      
 
-
 
1,666
 
-
 
-
 
1,666
 
-
 
1,666
 
-
 
1,666
 
-
 
-
 
-
Undeveloped parcels of land
     
80,417
 
-
 
111
 
80,417
 
111
 
80,528
 
-
 
80,528
           
Properties under development:
                                               
Distrito Arcos                                      
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
236,202
 
-
 
236,202
 
236,202
 
-
 
236,202
 
-
 
nov-09
 
-
Alto Comahue                                      
 
-
 
1,143
 
4,467
 
115,954
 
1,143
 
120,421
 
121,564
 
-
 
121,564
 
under development
 
may-06
 
-
Properties under development
     
1,143
 
4,467
 
352,156
 
1,143
 
356,623
 
357,766
 
-
 
357,766
           
Total                                      
     
343,412
 
2,111,129
 
600,382
 
343,412
 
2,711,511
 
3,054,923
 
(1,301,431)
 
1,753,492
           

F-93
 
 

 
Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



11.  
Property, plant and equipment

Changes in the Group’s property, plant and equipment for the years ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:

 
Other buildings and facilities
 
Furniture and fixtures
 
Machinery and equipment
 
Vehicles
 
Others
 
Total
At June 30, 2012
                     
Costs
11,906
 
16,571
 
61,023
 
291
 
56
 
89,847
Accumulated depreciation
(8,661)
 
(6,882)
 
(56,535)
 
(284)
 
-
 
(72,362)
Net book amount
3,245
 
9,689
 
4,488
 
7
 
56
 
17,485
Year ended June 30, 2013
                     
Opening net book amount
3,245
 
9,689
 
4,488
 
7
 
56
 
17,485
Additions
415
 
529
 
8,899
 
-
 
-
 
9,843
Transfers
-
 
(6,186)
 
6,186
 
-
 
-
 
-
Disposals
-
 
-
 
(3)
 
-
 
-
 
(3)
Depreciation charges (i) (Note 31)
(776)
 
(690)
 
(5,683)
 
(7)
 
-
 
(7,156)
Closing net book amount
2,884
 
3,342
 
13,887
 
-
 
56
 
20,169
At June 30, 2013
                     
Costs
12,321
 
10,914
 
76,105
 
291
 
56
 
99,687
Accumulated depreciation
(9,437)
 
(7,572)
 
(62,218)
 
(291)
 
-
 
(79,518)
Net book amount
2,884
 
3,342
 
13,887
 
-
 
56
 
20,169
Year ended June 30, 2014
                     
Opening net book amount
2,884
 
3,342
 
13,887
 
-
 
56
 
20,169
Additions
1,488
 
1,524
 
8,917
 
-
 
-
 
11,929
Disposal of unused assets
-
 
-
 
(36)
 
-
 
-
 
(36)
Depreciation charge (i) (Note 31)
(1,187)
 
(772)
 
(6,551)
 
-
 
-
 
(8,510)
Closing net book amount
3,185
 
4,094
 
16,217
 
-
 
56
 
23,552
At June 30, 2014
                     
Costs
13,809
 
12,438
 
84,986
 
291
 
56
 
111,580
Accumulated depreciation
(10,624)
 
(8,344)
 
(68,769)
 
(291)
 
-
 
(88,028)
Net book amount
3,185
 
4,094
 
16,217
 
-
 
56
 
23,552

(i)
As of June 30, 2014 and 2013, depreciation charges were included in “Costs” for Ps. 7,898 and Ps. 6,479, in “General and administrative expenses” for Ps. 524 and Ps. 591, and in “Selling expenses“ for Ps. 88 and Ps. 86, respectively, in the Statement of Income (Note 31).

As of June 30, 2014 and 2013 there are no Properties under development included in this item.

During the fiscal years ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, borrowing costs were no capitalized.

F-94
 
 

 
Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



11. 
Property, plant and equipment (Continued)

None of the Group’s items of property, plant and equipment have been mortgaged to secure some of the Group’s borrowings.

The Group leases computer equipment under non-cancellable finance lease agreements. The lease terms are between 2 and 5 years and ownership of the assets lie within the Group (Note 27). Book amount of these equipment, included in class “Machinery and equipment” is as follows:

   
June 30,
2014
   
June 30,
2013
 
Costs – capitalized finance leases                                                                              
    5,121       3,217  
Accumulated depreciation                                                                              
    (3,615 )     (1,201 )
Net book amount                                                                              
    1,506       2,016  

12.  
Trading properties

Changes in trading properties for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:

   
Completed properties
   
Undeveloped sites
   
Total
 
At June 30, 2012                                                        
    2,363       6,024       8,387  
Additions                                                        
    19       -       19  
Disposals / Sales (i)                                                        
    (762 )     -       (762 )
At June 30, 2013                                                        
    1,620       6,024       7,644  
Additions                                                        
    1,400       -       1,400  
Transfers                                                        
    7,351       803       8,154  
Disposals / Sales (i)                                                        
    (7,659 )     -       (7,659 )
At June 30, 2014                                                        
    2,712       6,827       9,539  

(i) 
Corresponds to the sale of functional units (apartments and parking spaces) of Condominios I and II.

During the fiscal years ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, no borrowing costs were capitalized.

None of the Group’s trading properties have been mortgaged or otherwise restricted to secure Group’s borrowings and other payables.

F-95
 
 

 
Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



12.           Trading properties (Continued)

Group’s trading properties as of June 30, 2014 are as follows:

Description
 
Net book amount
 
Date of acquisition
Undeveloped sites:
       
Air Space Coto                                                              
 
6,024
 
sep-97
Neuquén Residual Project                                                              
 
803
 
may-06
Undeveloped sites                                                              
 
6,827
 
-
Completed properties:
       
Condominios I                                                              
 
925
 
apr-11
Condominios II                                                              
 
387
 
nov-13
Entre Ríos 465/9 apartments
 
1,400
 
nov-13
Completed properties                                                              
 
2,712
 
-
Total                                                              
 
9,539
 
-

Group’s trading properties as June 30, 2013 are as follows:

Description
 
Net book amount
 
Date of acquisition
Undeveloped sites:
       
Air Space Coto                                                              
 
6,024
 
sep-97
Undeveloped sites                                                              
 
6,024
 
-
Completed properties:
       
Condominios I                                                              
 
1,620
 
apr-11
Completed properties                                                              
 
1,620
 
-
Total                                                              
 
7,644
 
-


F-96
 
 

 
Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



13. 
Intangible assets

Changes in the Group’s intangible assets for the years ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:

   
Goodwill
   
Software
   
Rights
 of use (ii)
   
Right to receive units ("Barters") (iii)
   
Others
   
Total
 
At June 30, 2012
                                   
Costs
    506       14,163       20,873       40,223       907       76,672  
Accumulated depreciation
    -       (13,256 )     -       -       (692 )     (13,948 )
Net book amount
    506       907       20,873       40,223       215       62,724  
Year ended June 30, 2013
                                               
Opening net book amount
    506       907       20,873       40,223       215       62,724  
Additions
    -       567       -       -       -       567  
Amortization charge (i) (Note 31)
    -       (548 )     -       -       (82 )     (630 )
Closing net book amount
    506       926       20,873       40,223       133       62,661  
At June 30, 2013
                                               
Costs
    506       14,730       20,873       40,223       907       77,239  
Accumulated depreciation
    -       (13,804 )     -       -       (774 )     (14,578 )
Net book amount
    506       926       20,873       40,223       133       62,661  
Year ended June 30, 2014
                                               
Opening net book amount
    506       926       20,873       40,223       133       62,661  
Additions
    -       165       -       -       10,954       11,119  
Transfers
    -       -       -       (7,351 )     -       (7,351 )
Disposals
    -       (116 )     -       -       -       (116 )
Amortization charge (i) (Note 31)
    -       (479 )     -       -       (80 )     (559 )
Closing net book amount
    506       496       20,873       32,872       11,007       65,754  
At June 30, 2014
                                               
Costs
    506       14,779       20,873       32,872       11,861       80,891  
Accumulated depreciation
    -       (14,283 )     -       -       (854 )     (15,137 )
Net book amount
    506       496       20,873       32,872       11,007       65,754  

(i)  
As of June 30, 2014 and 2013, amortization charge is included in “Costs” in the Statements of Income (Note 31). There are no impairment charges for any of the reported years.
(ii)  
Correspond to the project Distrito Arcos which has not been amortized yet because it is still in the development stage.
(iii)  
Correspond to receivables in kind representing the right to receive residential apartments in the future by way of barter agreements (Note 39).

F-97
 
 

 
Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



14.  
Inventories

Group’s inventories as of June 30, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:

   
June 30,
2014
   
June 30,
2013
 
Current
           
Materials and others items of inventories                                                                                   
    10,368       9,896  
Total inventories                                                                                   
    10,368       9,896  

15.  
Financial instruments by category

The following tables show the carrying amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities by category and a reconciliation to the corresponding line item in the statements of financial position, as appropriate. Since the line items “Trade and other receivables” and “Trade and other payables” contain both financial instruments and non-financial assets or liabilities (such as advances, credits, trade payables in-kind and tax payables), the reconciliation is shown in the columns headed “Non-financial assets” and “Non-financial liabilities”.

Financial assets and financial liabilities as of June 30, 2014 were as follows:

   
Financial assets at amortized cost
   
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
   
Subtotal
financial assets
   
Non-financial assets
   
Total
 
June 30, 2014
                             
Assets as per statement of financial position
                             
Trade and other receivables (excluding the allowance for bad debts and other credits) (Note 16)
    831,698       -       831,698       265,227       1,096,925  
Investments in financial assets (Note 17)
    14,079       265,447       279,526       -       279,526  
Cash and cash equivalents (excluding bank overdrafts) (Note 19)
    114,406       2,300       116,706       -       116,706  
Derivative financial instruments - assets (Note 18)
    -       1,234       1,234       -       1,234  
Total                                                    
    960,183       268,981       1,229,164       265,227       1,494,391  

   
Financial liabilities at amortized cost
   
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
   
Subtotal financial liabilities
   
Non-financial liabilities
   
Total
 
Liabilities as per statement of financial position
                             
Trade and other payables (Note 20)
    215,299       -       215,299       470,185       685,484  
Borrowings (excluding finance lease liabilities)  (Note 23)
    1,522,943       -       1,522,943       -       1,522,943  
Derivative financial instruments - liabilities (Note 18)
    -       14,225       14,225       -       14,225  
Total                                                    
    1,738,242       14,225       1,752,467       470,185       2,222,652  

F-98
 
 

 
Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



15.           Financial instruments by category (Continued)

Financial assets and financial liabilities as of June 30, 2013 were as follows:

   
Financial assets at amortized cost
   
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
   
Subtotal financial assets
   
Non-financial assets
   
Total
 
June 30, 2013
                             
Assets as per statement of financial position
                             
Trade and other receivables (excluding the allowance for bad debts and other credits) (Note 16)
    480,928       -       480,928       219,173       700,101  
Investments in financial assets (Note 17)
    50,988       218,149       269,137       -       269,137  
Cash and cash equivalents (excluding bank overdrafts) (Note 19)
    218,988       4,397       223,385       -       223,385  
Total                                                 
    750,904       222,546       973,450       219,173       1,192,623  

   
Financial liabilities at amortized cost
   
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
   
Subtotal financial liabilities
   
Non-financial liabilities
   
Total
 
Liabilities as per statement of financial position
                             
Trade and other payables (Note 20)
    147,575       -       147,575       480,345       627,920  
Borrowings (excluding finance lease liabilities)  (Note 23)
    1,188,452       -       1,188,452       -       1,188,452  
Derivative financial instruments - liabilities (Note 18)
    -       1,732       1,732       -       1,732  
Total                                                 
    1,336,027       1,732       1,337,759       480,345       1,818,104  

Financial liabilities carried at amortized cost also include liabilities under finance leases where the Group is the lessee and which therefore have to be measured in accordance with IAS 17 “Leases”. The categories disclosed are determined by reference to IFRS 9. Finance leases are excluded from the scope of IFRS 7 “Financial Instruments: Disclosures”. Therefore, finance leases have been shown separately.

F-99
 
 

 
Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



15.           Financial instruments by category (Continued)

Results on derivative financial instruments are included in “Financial results, net” in the statement of comprehensive income (Note 34) and can be assigned to the following categories:

   
Financial assets / (liabilities) at
amortized cost
   
Financial assets /
(liabilities) at fair value through profit or loss
   
Total
 
June 30, 2014
                 
Interest income                                                      
    60,024       -       60,024  
Interest expense                                                      
    (151,092 )     -       (151,092 )
Foreign exchange losses, net                                                      
    (277,258 )     -       (277,258 )
Fair value gains of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, net
    -       62,216       62,216  
Proceeds from derivative financial instruments
    -       12,514       12,514  
Capitalized finance costs                                                      
    22,376       -       22,376  
Other finance costs                                                      
    (29,456 )     -       (29,456 )
Net result                                                      
    (375,406 )     74,730       (300,676 )

   
Financial assets / (liabilities) at amortized cost
   
Financial assets / (liabilities) at fair value through profit or loss
   
Total
 
June 30, 2013
                 
Interest income                                                      
    36,261       -       36,261  
Interest expense                                                      
    (91,972 )     -       (91,972 )
Foreign exchange losses, net                                                      
    (105,431 )     -       (105,431 )
Fair value gains of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, net
    -       877       877  
Other finance costs                                                      
    (28,400 )     -       (28,400 )
Capitalized finance costs                                                      
    10,307       -       10,307  
Loss from repurchase of Non-Convertible Notes
    (9,992 )     -       (9,992 )
Loss from derivative financial instruments
    -       (2,977 )     (2,977 )
Net result                                                      
    (189,227 )     (2,100 )     (191,327 )


F-100
 
 

 
Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



15.           Financial instruments by category (Continued)

   
Financial assets / (liabilities) at amortized cost
   
Financial assets / (liabilities) at fair value through profit or loss
   
Total
 
June 30, 2012
                 
Interest income                                                      
    12,937       -       12,937  
Interest expense                                                      
    (69,617 )     -       (69,617 )
Foreign exchange losses, net                                                      
    (47,848 )     -       (47,848 )
Fair value gains of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, net
    -       3,368       3,368  
Other finance costs, net                                                      
    (3,787 )     -       (3,787 )
Capitalized finance costs                                                      
    1,515       -       1,515  
Loss from derivative financial instruments
    -       (1,050 )     (1,050 )
Net result                                                      
    (106,800 )     2,318       (104,482 )

Determination of fair values

IFRS 9 defines the fair value of a financial instrument as the amount for which an asset could be exchanged, or a liability settled, between knowledgeable, willing parties in an arm’s length transaction. All financial instruments recognized at fair value are allocated to one of the valuation hierarchy levels of IFRS 7. This valuation hierarchy provides for three levels.

In the case of Level 1, valuation is based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical financial assets or liabilities that the Group can refer to at the date of the statement of financial position. A market is deemed active if transactions take place with sufficient frequency and in sufficient quantity for price information to be available on an ongoing basis. Since a quoted price in an active market is the most reliable indicator of fair value, this should always be used if available. The financial instruments the Group has allocated to this level mainly comprise equity investments, mutual funds and mortgage bonds for which quoted prices in active markets are available. In the case of shares, the Group allocates them to this level when either a stock market price is available or prices are provided by a price quotation on the basis of actual market transactions.

In the case of Level 2, fair value is determined by using valuation methods based on inputs directly or indirectly observable in the market. The financial instruments the Group has allocated to this level mainly comprise equity investments.

F-101
 
 

 
Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



15.           Financial instruments by category (Continued)

In the case of Level 3, the Group uses valuation techniques not based on inputs observable in the market. This is only permissible insofar as no observable market data are available. The inputs used reflect the Group’s assumptions regarding the factors which any market player would consider in their pricing. The Group uses the best available information for this, including internal company data. The Group has determined that Arcos del Gourmet S.A.’s purchase option is a Level 3 financial instrument, with a fair value of zero at the end of the year.

The following tables present the Group’s financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured at fair value as of June 30, 2014 and 2013 and their allocation to the different levels of fair value hierarchy:

   
June 30, 2014
 
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Assets
                       
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss:
                       
 - Investment in equity securities in TGLT
    63,455       -       -       63,455  
 - Mutual funds                                                          
    84,640       -       -       84,640  
 - Government bonds                                                          
    4,243       -       -       4,243  
 - Bonds issued by Banco Macro
    1,438       -       -       1,438  
 - Non-convertible notes related parties
    113,971       -       -       113,971  
 - Foreign-currency futures contract
    -       1,200       -       1,200  
 - Interest rate swaps                                                          
    -       34       -       34  
Total assets                                                          
    267,747       1,234       -       268,981  

   
June 30, 2013
 
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Assets
                       
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss:
                       
 - Investment in equity securities in TGLT
    56,775       -       -       56,775  
 - Don Mario SGR                                                          
    11,691       -       -       11,691  
 - Mutual funds                                                          
    55,915       -       -       55,915  
 - Bonds issued by Banco Hipotecario
    5,136       -       -       5,136  
 - Government bonds                                                          
    91,708       -       -       91,708  
 - Bonds issued by Banco Macro
    781       -       -       781  
 - Mortgage bonds                                                          
    540       -       -       540  
Total assets                                                          
    222,546       -       -       222,546  

   
June 30, 2014
 
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Liabilities
                       
 - Foreign-currency futures contract
    -       14,225       -       14,225  
Total liabilities                                                          
    -       14,225       -       14,225  

F-102
 
 

 
Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



15.           Financial instruments by category (Continued)

   
June 30, 2013
 
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Liabilities
                       
- Foreign-currency futures contract
    -       1,732       -       1,732  
Total liabilities                                                          
    -       1,732       -       1,732  

When no quoted prices in an active market are available, fair values are based on recognized valuation methods. The Group uses a range of valuation models for the measurement of Level 2 and Level 3 instruments, details of which may be obtained from the following table:

Description
Pricing model
 
Pricing method
 
Parameters
Foreign-currency future contracts
 
Present value method
 
Theoretical price
 
Money market curve; Interest curve; Foreign exchange curve.
Interest rate swaps
Discounted cash flow
    -  
Interest rate swaps
and cash flows
Arcos del Gourmet S.A. purchase option
Discounted cash flow
    -  
Projected revenues and discount rate



F-103
 
 

 
Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



16.  
Trade and other receivables

The following table shows the amounts of Trade and other receivables as of June 30, 2014 and 2013:

   
June 30,
2014
   
June 30,
2013
 
Non-current
           
Consumer financing receivables                                                                                  
    -       214  
Leases and services receivables                                                                                  
    53,478       51,804  
Properties sales receivables (i)                                                                                  
    711       3,007  
Less: provision for impairment of trade receivables
    (2,208 )     (2,266 )
Total Non-current trade receivables                                                                                  
    51,981       52,759  
Prepayments                                                                                  
    14,332       5,210  
VAT receivables                                                                                  
    18,824       17,848  
Other tax receivables                                                                                  
    15       93  
Others                                                                                  
    762       -  
Total Non-current other receivables                                                                                  
    33,933       23,151  
Total Non-current trade and other receivables
    85,914       75,910  
Current
               
Consumer financing receivables                                                                                   
    14,861       15,735  
Leases and services receivables                                                                                   
    239,596       182,666  
Post-dated checks                                                                                   
    181,835       195,450  
Debtors under legal proceedings                                                                                   
    52,175       43,844  
Properties sales receivables (i)                                                                                   
    657       484  
Less: Provision for impairment of trade receivables
    (71,424 )     (70,988 )
Total Current trade receivables                                                                                   
    417,700       367,191  
Prepayments                                                                                   
    47,064       39,807  
VAT receivables                                                                                   
    3,715       16,790  
Loans                                                                                   
    8,759       5,258  
Other tax receivables                                                                                   
    6,684       6,251  
Advance payments                                                                                   
    66,186       36,539  
Others                                                                                   
    10,379       7,810  
Less: provision for impairment of trade receivables
    (175 )     (175 )
Total Current other receivables                                                                                   
    142,612       112,280  
Related parties (Note 36)                                                                                   
    376,892       71,291  
Total Current trade and other receivables                                                                                   
    937,204       550,762  
Total trade and other receivables                                                                                   
    1,023,118       626,672  

(i) Property sales receivables primarily comprise the sale of trading properties and investment properties.

As of June 30, 2014, all non-current receivables are due within 4 years from the end of the fiscal year.

F-104
 
 

 
Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



16.  
Trade and other receivables, net (Continued)

The fair values of current trade and other receivables approximate their respective carrying amounts because due to their short-term nature the impact of discounting is not considered significant. Fair values are based on discounted cash flows (Level 2 of fair value hierarchy).

Trade receivables are generally presented in the statement of financial position net of allowances for doubtful receivables. Impairment policies and procedures by type of receivables are discussed in detail in Note 2.15..

Movements on the Group’s provision for impairment of trade receivables are as follows:

   
June 30,
2014
   
June 30,
2013
 
Beginning of the year
    73,429       62,139  
Additions (Note 31)
    10,333       17,301  
Unused amounts reversed (Note 31)
    (4,022 )     (4,344 )
Receivables written off
    -       (235 )
Used during the year
    (5,933 )     (1,432 )
End of the year
    73,807       73,429  

The creation and release of provision for impaired receivables has been included in “Selling expenses” in the statement of income (Note 31). Amounts charged to the provision account are generally written off, when there is no expectation of recovering additional cash.

The Group’s trade receivables comprise: shopping leases and services, leases office and services, consumer financing and sale of properties.  The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying value of each class of receivables (Note 4).

The Group has also receivables with related parties. Neither of which are due nor impaired.

Due to the distinct characteristics of each type of receivables, an aging analysis of past due unimpaired and impaired receivables are shown by type and class as of June 30, 2014 and 2013 (includes not past due receivables to reconcile with the amounts in the statements of financial position):

F-105
 
 

 
Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



16.           Trade and other receivables (Continued)

   
Past due
                   
Type of receivables
 
Up to 3 months
   
3 to 6 months
   
Over 6 months
   
To mature
   
Allowed
   
Total
 
Shopping leases and services
    24,637       9,555       11,194       422,357       56,405       524,148  
Office leases and services
    430       -       140       -       158       728  
Consumer financing:
                                               
- Credit card
    -       -       -       -       14,861       14,861  
Sale of properties                                         
    41       43       218       1,066       2,208       3,576  
Total as of June 30, 2014
    25,108       9,598       11,552       423,423       73,632       543,313  
Shopping leases and services
    11,234       759       21,192       382,816       55,223       471,224  
Office leases and services
    105       1       140       2       26       274  
Consumer financing:
                                               
- Credit card
    2       -       -       127       13,485       13,614  
    - Loans
    -       -       -       23       2,312       2,335  
Sale of properties                                         
    16       105       75       3,353       2,208       5,757  
Total as of June 30, 2013
    11,357       865       21,407       386,321       73,254       493,204  

Leases and services receivables from investment properties:

Trade receivables related to leases and services from the shopping centers and offices represent 96.6% and 95.6% of the Group’s total trade receivables as of June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The Group has a large customer base and is not dependent on any single customer. Leases and services receivables that are not due and for which no allowance has been recorded relate to a wide and varied number of customers for whom there is no external credit rating available. Most of these customers have reached a minimum period of six months and have no previous non-compliance records. New customers with less than six months are regularly monitored. At the end of the year, the Group has not experience credit issues with these new customers.

As of June 30, 2014 and 2013 the Group provided for profit net with respect to leases and services receivables for an amount of Ps. 5,375 and Ps. 11,395, respectively.

Consumer financing receivables:

Trade receivables related to the residual activities of the Group represent only 2.7% and 3.2% of the Group’s total trade receivables as of June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

F-106
 
 

 
Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



16.           Trade and other receivables (Continued)

As of June 30, 2014 and 2013, the Group provided for recorded net gains (losses) on impairment of consumer financing receivables for an amount of Ps. 936 and Ps. 1,562, respectively. The estimation of the credit risk is complex and requires the use of rating and scoring models which are essential to measure default risk. In measuring the consumption credit risks of credit purchases made through credit cards and cash advances, the Company considers two components: (i) the probability of default by client or counterparty, and (ii) the likeable recovery rate of obligations in arrears. The models are reviewed regularly to check their effectiveness with respect to actual performance and, where necessary, to enhance them.

Receivables from the sale of properties:

Trade receivables related to the sale of properties represent 0.7% and 1.17% of the Group’s total trade receivables as of June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Payments on these receivables are generally received when due and are generally secured by mortgages on the properties, thus credit risk on outstanding amounts is considered low.

During the fiscal year there are no impaired receivables from the sale of properties.

F-107
 
 

 
Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



17.  
Investments in financial assets

The following table shows the amounts of investments in financial assets as of June 30, 2014 and 2013:

   
June 30,
2014
   
June 30,
2013
 
Non-current
           
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
           
Investment in equity securities in TGLT (i)                                                                                   
    63,455       56,775  
Don Mario SGR                                                                                   
    -       10,060  
Financial assets at amortized cost
               
Non-convertible notes (Note 36)                                                                                   
    -       33,128  
Total Non-current                                                                                   
    63,455       99,963  
Current
               
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
               
Mutual funds                                                                                   
    82,340       51,518  
Non-convertible notes from related parties (Note 36)
    113,971       -  
Bonds issued by Banco Macro                                                                                   
    1,438       781  
Mortgage bonds (Note 36)                                                                                   
    -       540  
Bonds issues by Banco Hipotecario (Note 36).                                                                                   
    -       5,136  
Don Mario SGR                                                                                   
    -       1,631  
Government bonds                                                                                   
    4,243       91,708  
Financial assets at amortized cost
               
Non-convertible notes (Note 36)                                                                                   
    14,079       17,860  
Total Current                                                                                   
    216,071       169,174  
Total investments in financial assets                                                                                   
    279,526       269,137  

 
(i)
On November 4, 2010, the Group acquired 5,214,662 shares of common stock of TGLT following TGLT initial public offering in the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange for Ps. 47.1 million in cash. TGLT is a residential housing developer with operations in Argentina and Uruguay. Following the initial acquisition, through successive purchases, the Group acquired 1,464,761 additional TGLT shares for an aggregate of Ps. 13.0 million. As of June 30, 2014, the Group’s interest in TGLT amounted to 6,679,423 shares representing 9.49% of the capital stock.

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are denominated in Argentine pesos. The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying value of these assets.

F-108
 
 

 
Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



18.  
Derivative financial instruments

The following table shows the derivative financial instruments as of June 30, 2014 and 2013:

   
June 30,
 2014
   
June 30,
 2013
 
Asset
           
Current
           
Foreign-currency contracts                                                                                     
    1,200       -  
Interest rate swaps                                                                                     
    34                 -   
Total current derivative financial instruments                                                                                     
    1,234       -  
Total derivative financial instruments                                                                                     
    1,234       -  

Liabilities
           
Current
           
Foreign-currency contracts                                                                                     
    14,225       1,732  
Total current derivative financial instruments                                                                                     
    14,225       1,732  
Total derivative financial instruments                                                                                     
    14,225       1,732  

As of June 30, 2014 and 2013, foreign currency forward contracts outstanding are indicated below:

Forwards
 
Amount (USD)
 
Due date
 
June 30,
 2014
   
June 30,
 2013
 
Banco ICBC                                
    10,000  
07/31/2014
    1,200       -  
Total                                
    10,000         1,200       -  

Forwards
 
Amount (USD)
 
Due date
 
June 30,
 2014
   
June 30,
 2013
 
Banco Galicia                                
    10,000  
07/31/2014
    (9,000 )     -  
Banco Hipotecario
    5,000  
07/31/2014
    (5,225 )     -  
Banco Itaú                                
    10,000  
11/29/2013
    -       (935 )
Banco Itaú                                
    10,000  
11/22/2013
    -       (797 )
Total                                
    35,000         (14,225 )     (1,732 )

Accrued gains (losses) in the fiscal years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:

Forwards
 
Amount (USD)
   
June 30,
 2014
   
June 30,
 2013
   
June 30,
 2012
 
Banco ICBC                                
    10,000       (4,373 )     -       -  
Banco Galicia                                
    10,000       (16,238 )     -       -  
Banco Hipotecario
    5,000       30,896       -       -  
Banco Itaú                                
    20,000       2,205       (2,977 )     77  
Banco Santander Rio
    6,000       -       -       79  
Standard Bank                                
    19,000       -       -       (1,206 )
Total                                
    70,000       12,490       (2,977 )     (1,050 )

F-109
 
 

 
Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



18.  
Derivative financial instruments (Continued)

As of June 30, 2014 and 2013, interest rate swaps outstanding are as follows:

Interest rate swaps
 
Amount (USD)
 
Due date
 
Rate
   
June 30,
 2014
   
June 30,
 2013
 
Banco Galicia
    10,000  
12/31/2014
    24.25 %     34       -  
Total
    10,000                 34       -  

Accrued gains (losses) in the fiscal years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:

 
Interest rate swaps
 
Amount (USD)
   
June 30,
 2014
   
June 30,
 2013
   
June 30,
 2012
 
Banco Galicia
    10,000       22       -       -  
Total
    10,000       22       -       -  

 
         19. Cash and cash equivalents information

The following table shows the amounts of cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2014 and 2013:

   
June 30,
2014
   
June 30,
2013
 
Cash at bank and on hand                                                                                    
    114,406       152,595  
Time deposits in local currency                                                                                    
    -       66,393  
Mutual funds                                                                                    
    2,300       4,397  
Total cash and cash equivalents                                                                                    
    116,706       223,385  


F-110
 
 

 
Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



19.           Cash and cash equivalents information (Continued)

Following is a detailed description of cash flows generated by the Group’s operations for the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012.

   
Note
   
June 30,
2014
   
June 30,
2013
   
June 30,
2012
 
Net income for the year                                                                    
          410,487       351,031       345,644  
Adjustments for:
                             
Income tax expense                                                                    
    26       226,700       178,698       179,416  
Amortization and depreciation                                                                    
    31       121,014       129,806       108,849  
Gain from disposal of trading properties
            (44,258 )     (3,500 )     (24,201 )
Gain from disposal of investment properties
            (308 )     (236 )     -  
Disposal of unused property, plant and equipment
    11       36       3       553  
Disposal of unused investment properties
    10       35       65       669  
Gain on intangible assets retired                                                                    
    13       116       -       -  
Provision for directors’ fees                                                                    
            12,169       11,745       14,812  
Equity incentive plan                                                                    
    25       58,071       4,469       2,138  
Gain / (Loss) from derivative financial instruments
            (12,514 )     1,732       -  
Fair value gains of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
    15       (62,216 )     (877 )     (3,368 )
Financial results, net                                                                    
    34       424,517       211,284       109,858  
Doubtful accounts, net                                                                    
    31       6,311       12,957       3,744  
Provisions, net                                                                    
    22       9,179       7,179       25  
Share of profit of associates and joint ventures
    8,9       13,535       602       (3,758 )
Unrealized foreign exchange loss, net                                                                    
            (6,615 )     (3,934 )     (2,962 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
                               
Decrease (Increase) in inventories                                                                    
    14       (472 )     498       (3,010 )
Decrease in trading properties                                                                    
    12       51,917       4,243       31,856  
Increase in trade and other receivables
    16       (69,889 )     (99,969 )     (63,541 )
Increase in trade and other payables                                                                    
    20       40,718       90,453       73,384  
(Decrease) Increase in payroll and social security liabilities
    21       (14,629 )     (130 )     2,110  
Uses in provisions                                                                    
    22       (2,034 )     (943 )     (1,528 )
Net cash generated from operating activities before income tax paid
            1,161,870       895,176       770,690  


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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



19.           Cash and cash equivalents information (Continued)

The following table shows a detail of non-cash transactions occurred in the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012:

   
June 30,
2014
   
June 30,
2013
   
June 30,
2012
 
Decrease in trade and other payables through an increase in shareholders’ equity
    1,690       626       -  
Increase in equity investments in associates and joint ventures through an increase in borrowings
    -       -       18,405  
Conversion of notes                                                                                               
    -       41       38  
Increase in property, plant and equipment through an increase in borrowings
    651       2,004       1,213  
Decrease in trade and other receivables through a decrease in shareholder’s equity
    -       -       38,659  
Dividend distribution, not yet paid                                                                                               
    -       1,891       2,964  
Decrease in shareholder’s equity through an increase in borrowings
    -       1,640       8,657  
Decrease in equity investments in associates and joint ventures
    -       -       16,004  
Decrease in trade and other receivables                                                                                               
    -       -       8,671  
Increase in trade and other payables                                                                                               
    -       -       24,675  
Dividends distribution to non-controlling shareholders, not yet paid
    -       4,169       -  
Decrease in shareholder’s equity through an increase in borrowings
    -       1,164       -  
Increase in trade and other receivables through a decrease in investments
    16,825       -       -  
Dividends not yet paid                                                                                               
    (3,474 )     -       -  
Increase in trading properties through a decrease in trade and other receivables
    1,400       -       -  
Increase in trading properties through a decrease in intangible assets
    7,351       -       -  
Increase in trading properties through a decrease in Investment properties
    803       -       -  
Increase in intangible assets through an increase in trade and other payables
    8,954       -       -  
Incentive plan                                                                                               
    6,607       -       -  

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



20.  
Trade and other payables

The following table shows the amounts of trade and other payables as of June 30, 2014 and 2013:

   
June 30,
2014
   
June 30,
2013
 
Non-current
           
Rent and service payments received in advance                                                                                     
    51,411       51,274  
Admission rights                                                                                     
    113,617       112,655  
Tenant deposits                                                                                     
    2,215       1,999  
Non-current trade payables                                                                                     
    167,243       165,928  
Tax payment plans                                                                                     
    12,634       15,593  
Other income to be accrued                                                                                     
    7,914       8,637  
Others                                                                                     
    7,695       -  
Non-current other payables
    28,243       24,230  
Related parties (Note 36)                                                                                     
    187       12  
Non-current trade and other payables                                                                                     
    195,673       190,170  
Current
               
Trade payables                                                                                     
    35,645       25,183  
Accrued invoices                                                                                     
    69,233       56,681  
Customer advances                                                                                     
    2,305       32,174  
Rent and service payments received in advance                                                                                     
    121,930       121,652  
Admission rights                                                                                     
    111,024       98,656  
Tenant deposits                                                                                     
    1,857       1,173  
Current trade payables                                                                                     
    341,994       335,519  
VAT payables                                                                                     
    23,215       15,630  
Withholdings payable                                                                                     
    18,510       14,149  
Other tax payables                                                                                     
    2,065       4,869  
Other income to be accrued                                                                                     
    495       266  
Tax payment plans                                                                                     
    3,440       3,840  
Dividends                                                                                     
    4,285       8,562  
Others                                                                                     
    1,591       950  
Current other payables
    53,601       48,266  
Related parties (Note 36)                                                                                     
    94,216       53,965  
Current trade and other payables                                                                                     
    489,811       437,750  
Total trade and other payables                                                                                     
    685,484       627,920  

The fair values of current trade and other payables approximate their respective carrying amounts due to their short-term nature, the impact of discounting is not considered significant. Fair values are based on discounted cash flows (Level 2 of fair value hierarchy).

21.  
Payroll and social security liabilities

The following table shows the amounts of payroll and social security liabilities as of June 30, 2014 and 2013:


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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



   
June 30,
 2014
   
June 30,
 2013
 
Current
           
Provision for vacation, bonuses and others                                                                                     
    66,841       18,578  
Social security payable                                                                                     
    9,249       7,452  
Others                                                                                     
    -       11  
Total salaries and social security payable                                                                                     
    76,090       26,041  

22.  
Provisions

The Group is subject to several Argentine laws, regulations and business practices. In the ordinary course of business, the Group is subject to certain contingent liabilities with respect to existing or potential claims, lawsuits and other proceedings, including those involving tax, labor and social security, administrative and civil and other matters. The Group accrues liabilities when it is probable that future costs will be incurred and it can reasonably estimate them. The Group bases its accruals on up-to-date developments, estimates of the outcomes of the matters and legal counsel experience in contesting, litigating and settling matters. As the scope of the liabilities becomes better defined or more information is available, the Group may be required to change its estimates of future costs, which could have a material effect on its results of operations and financial condition or liquidity.

The following table shows the movements in the Group's provisions for other liabilities categorized by type of provision:

   
Labor, legal and other claims
   
Investments
in joint ventures
   
Total
 
At June 30, 2012                                                                   
    11,593       -       11,593  
Increases                                                                   
    10,256       -       10,256  
Recovery                                                                   
    (3,077 )     -       (3,077 )
Used during the year                                                                   
    (943 )     -       (943 )
At June 30, 2013                                                                   
    17,829       -       17,829  
Increases                                                                   
    13,087       59       13,146  
Recovery                                                                   
    (3,908 )     -       (3,908 )
Used during the year                                                                   
    (2,034 )     -       (2,034 )
At June 30, 2014                                                                   
    24,974       59       25,033  


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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



 
22.
Provisions (Continued)

Breakdown of current and non-current provisions is as follows:

   
June 30,
2014
   
June 30,
2013
 
Non-current                                                                                     
    22,878       11,730  
Current                                                                                     
    2,155       6,099  
      25,033       17,829  

Included in the item are certain amounts in respect of which the Group set up a provision for different legal cases, none of which is considered significant.

In addition, the Group is a party to several legal proceedings, including tax, work, civil, administrative and other kinds of litigations, and therefore, has not set up any provision based on the information assessed as of this date. In Management’s opinion, the ultimate resolution in any pending or potential matters, whether individually or collectively, will not have any material adverse effect on the consolidated financial situation and the results of the operations of the Group.  Below is a description of the primary matters pending:

Acquisition of the building known as ex- escuela Gobernador Vicente de Olmos (City of Córdoba)

On November 20, 2006, the Group through APSA acquired the building known as edificio ex-escuela Gobernador Vicente de Olmos, located in the City of Córdoba through a public bidding in the amount of Ps. 32,522. As explained in Note 27, this property is affected to a concession contract.

After the title deed was made, the government of the province of Córdoba declared the property to be of public use and subject to partial expropriation in order to be used exclusively for the Libertador San Martín Theater.

APSA has answered a complaint in an action and to challenge the law that declared such public interest on unconstitutional grounds. In the alternative, it has challenged the appraisal made by the plaintiff and, additionally, it has claimed damages not included in the appraisal and resulting immediately and directly from expropriation.

At June 30, 2014, the property is still operated by the Group and is recorded under Investment Properties.


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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



23.  
Borrowings

                     
Book value
 
Secured/ unsecured
 
Currency
 
Fixed/ Floating
 
Effective interest rate %
 
Nominal value
 
June 30,
2014
 
June 30,
2013
Non-current
                         
APSA NCN Series I due 2017 (Note 36)
Unsecured
 
USD
 
Fixed
 
7.875%
 
110,000
 
879,802
 
589,468
Seller financing Soleil Factory (i)                                                                 
Secured
 
USD
 
Fixed
 
5%
 
12,610
 
80,126
 
49,327
Syndicated loans (iii)                                                                 
Unsecured
 
Ps.
 
Fixed
 
(iii)
 
177,339
 
74,964
 
175,604
Finance leases (Note 27)                                                                 
Secured
 
USD
 
Fixed
 
7.50%
 
305
 
851
 
1,252
Bank loans (vi)                                                                 
Unsecured
 
Ps.
 
Fixed
 
15.25%
 
5,932
 
3,938
 
-
Banco Provincia de Buenos Aires loan (iv)
Unsecured
 
Ps.
 
Fixed
 
(iv)
 
19,333
 
6,421
 
19,163
Non-current borrowings                                                                 
                   
1,046,102
 
834,814
Current
                         
APSA NCN Series I due 2017 (Note 36)
Unsecured
 
USD
 
Fixed
 
7.875%
 
110,000
 
8,968
 
5,499
Seller financing Soleil Factory (i)                                                                 
Secured
 
USD
 
Fixed
 
5%
 
12,610
 
5,128
 
3,397
Seller financing - Arcos del Gourmet S.A. (ii)
Unsecured
 
USD
 
Fixed
 
11.69%
 
-
 
-
 
11,408
Banco Provincia de Buenos Aires loan (iv)
Unsecured
 
Ps.
 
Fixed
 
(iv)
 
19,333
 
12,886
 
9,625
Syndicated loans (iii)                                                                 
Unsecured
 
Ps.
 
Fixed
 
(iii)
 
177,339
 
101,339
 
51,005
Bank loans (vi)                                                                 
Unsecured
 
Ps.
 
Fixed
 
15.25%
 
5,932
 
1,890
 
-
Bank overdrafts (v)                                                                 
Unsecured
 
Ps.
 
Floating
 
(v)
 
-
 
347,410
 
273,956
Finance leases (Note 27)                                                                 
Secured
 
USD
 
Fixed
 
7.50%
 
305
 
1,545
 
1,138
Related parties (Note 36)                                                                 
                   
71
 
-
Current borrowings                                                                 
                   
479,237
 
356,028
Total borrowings                                                                 
                   
1,525,339
 
1,190,842

(i)  
Seller financing Soleil Factory (investment property) = Mortgage financing of USD 20.7 million with a fixed 5% interest rate due in June 2017.
(ii)  
Seller financing - Arcos del Gourmet S.A.
(iii)  
On November 16, 2012, the Company subscribed a syndicated loan for Ps. 118,000. Principal will be payable in 9 quarterly consecutive installments and shall accrue interest at rate of 15.01%. On June 12, 2013 the Company subscribes a new syndicated loan for Ps. 111,000. Principal will be payable in 9 quarterly consecutive installments and shall accrue interest at rate of 15.25%. Both loans have been entered into with various banking institutions, one of which is Banco Hipotecario (Note 36).
(iv)  
On December 12, 2012, the Company subscribed a loan with Banco Provincia de Buenos Aires for Ps. 29 million. Principal will be repaid in 9 quarterly consecutive installments starting in December 2013. Additionally, on February 3, 2014, a new loan has been subscribed for Ps. 20 million. As of the date of these financial statements, the mentioned capital is fully canceled.
(v)  
Granted by diverse financial institutions. They accrue interest rates ranging from 23% to 35% annually, and are due within a maximum term of 3 months from the closing date of each fiscal year.
(vi)  
On December 23, 2013, the Company subscribed a loan with Banco Citibank N.A. for Ps. 5.9 million. Principal will be repaid in nine quarterly consecutive installments starting in December 2014.

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



23.
Borrowings (Continued)

As of June 30, 2014 and 2013, total borrowings include collateralized liabilities (seller financing and long-term borrowings, excluding finance leases) of Ps. 85,254 and Ps. 52,724, respectively. These borrowings are mainly collateralized by investment property.

Borrowings also include liabilities under finance leases where the Group is the lessee and which therefore have to be measured in accordance with IAS 17 “Leases”. Information regarding liabilities under finance leases is disclosed in Note 27.

The maturity of the Group's borrowings (excluding obligations under finance leases) and the Group's classification related to interest rates is as follows:

   
June 30,
2014
   
June 30,
2013
 
Fixed rate:
           
Less than one year                                                                                     
    116,601       69,836  
Between 1 and 2 years                                                                                     
    84,653       101,547  
Between 2 and 3 years                                                                                     
    882,025       95,125  
Between 3 and 4 years                                                                                     
    80,126       590,795  
Between 4 and 5 years                                                                                     
    -       49,327  
      1,163,405       906,630  
Floating rate:
               
Less than one year                                                                                     
    347,481       273,956  
      347,481       273,956  
Accrue interest and expenses:
               
Less than one year                                                                                     
    13,610       11,098  
Between 1 and 2 years                                                                                     
    (1,106 )     (1,480 )
Between 2 and 3 years                                                                                     
    (447 )     (1,310 )
Between 3 and 4 years                                                                                     
    -       (442 )
      12,057       7,866  
      1,522,943       1,188,452  

The fair value of current borrowings at fixed rate and current and non-current borrowings at floating rate approaches its carrying amount, as the effect of discounting is not significant. Fair values are based on discounted cash flows (Level 2 of fair value hierarchy).

F-117
 
 

 
Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



23.           Borrowings (Continued)

The fair value of non-current borrowings at fixed rate (excluding obligations under finance leases) is as follows:

   
June 30,
2014
   
June 30,
2013
 
APSA NCN Series I due 2017                                                                                     
    976,661       672,244  
Seller financing                                                                                     
    110,931       71,340  
Syndicated loans                                                                                     
    191,185       230,466  
Bank loans                                                                                     
    5,949       -  
Banco Provincia de Buenos Aires loan                                                                                     
    19,548       29,215  
      1,304,274       1,003,265  

APSA Non- convertible Notes (NCN) Series I due 2017 and Series II due 2012

On May 11, 2007, APSA issued an aggregate of USD 170 million in two parts. One of the series (Series I) consists of USD 120 million at fixed rate 7.87% notes due May 2017 while the other (Series II) comprises Ps. 154.0 million (equivalent to USD 50 million) rate at 11.0% notes due in June 2012. Interest on the Series I is payable on May 11 and November 11 of each year as from November 11, 2007 with principal due on May, 2017. Interest on the Series II was payable on June 11 and December 11 of each year as from December 11, 2007, with principal due in seven equal and consecutive semi-annual installments as from June 11, 2009. As of June 30, 2012, Series II is completely canceled.

These issuances were part of a global issuance program of notes for a nominal value of up to USD 200 million authorized by Resolution No. 15,614 of the National Securities Commission dated April 19, 2007. On October 29, 2009, the Ordinary and Extraordinary Meeting of Shareholders expanded the amount to up to USD 400 million.

At the time of issue, CRESUD together with its subsidiary, IRSA, were the principal bondholders of both series of notes. During fiscal years 2008, 2009 and 2011, APSA repurchased USD 4.8 million of Series II. During October 2010, IRSA sold its notes to third parties at a total price of USD 38.1 million.

F-118
 
 

 
Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



23.
Borrowings (Continued)

NCN Series I due 2017 contain certain covenants, events of default and restrictions, as well as limitations on additional indebtedness, transactions with affiliates, mergers and disposal of assets. For additional indebtedness, APSA is required to comply with the financial ratio “coverage of consolidated interest”, which should be higher than 1.75. The coverage of consolidated interest ratio is defined as consolidated EBITDA divided by consolidated interest expense, subject to certain adjustments. EBITDA is defined as operating income plus, depreciation and amortization and certain other consolidated non-cash charges. APSA was in compliance with these covenants as of June 30, 2014 and 2013.

24.  
Employee benefits

The Group holds a defined contribution plan (the “Plan”) covering key managers in Argentina.  The Plan became effective as from January 1, 2006. Participants may make contributions to the Plan of up to 2.5% of their monthly salary (“Base Contributions”) and contributions of up to 15% of their annual bonus (“Extraordinary Contributions”). Under the Plan, the Group matches employee contributions to the plan at a rate of 200% for Base Contributions and 300% for Extraordinary Contributions.

All contributions are invested in funds administered outside of the Group. Participants or their assignees, as the case may be, may have access to the 100% of the Company contributions under the following circumstances:

(i)  
ordinary retirement in accordance with applicable labor regulations;
(ii)  
total or permanent incapacity or disability;
(iii)  
death.

In case of resignation or termination without good cause, the manager will received the Group’s contribution only if the employee has participated in the Plan for at least 5 years.

Contributions made by the Group under the Plan amount to Ps. 2,274, Ps. 2,180 and Ps. 1,116 for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

F-119
 
 

 
Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



25.  
Share-based payments

Equity Incentive Plan

The Group holds an equity incentive plan, under which certain selected employees, directors and top management of the Company, IRSA and CRESUD (the “Participants”). Engagement is voluntary and by invitation of the Board of Directors.

This plan was effectively established on September 30, 2011 and is administered by the Board of Directors of the Company, IRSA and CRESUD, as appropriate, or a committee appointed by the Board of Directors of the respective companies.

Initially, the Incentive Plan established that Participants would be entitled to receive shares (“Contributions”) of the Company, IRSA and Cresud, based on a percentage of the annual bonus, on condition that they keep holding the acquired shares and remain an employee of the Company for at least 5 years, among other conditions required to qualify for such Contributions. During this fiscal year, due to the small number of transactions in the market it was not possible to fulfill the formal aspects of the plan and as established by the Shareholders’ Meeting the Board decided to modify certain conditions, including, delivery of IRSA shares (upon transfer of funds by the Company) to replace the shares of APSA.

Consequently, shares shall be under the ownership of IRSA, and as the conditions established by the Plan are verified, such contributions shall be transferred to the Participants.

Additionally, the Company’s Board of Directors resolved to include a special one-off bonus composed of unrestricted shares issued by IRSA for the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2014, to employees with two or more years of service.

As of June 30, 2013 a reserve has been set up in the Shareholders’ Equity to reflect this plan in the amount of Ps. 4.5 million. As a result of the amendments described above, the reserve was reversed against Trade and other payables. As of June 30, 2014 the debt recognizes as a result of this Incentive Plan amounts to Ps. 58.1 million. This liability is measured based on the market value of the shares to be granted pertaining to the Group’s contributions, proportionately to the period already elapsed for the vesting of shares in the Incentive Plan and adjusted for the probability that any beneficiary should leave the Group before the term and/or the conditions required to qualify for the benefits of the plan are met at fiscal year-end.

F-120
 
 

 
Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



25.
Share-based payments (Continued)

For the fiscal years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Group has incurred in a charge related to the Incentive Plan and the extraordinary gratification of Ps. 58.1 million, Ps. 4.5 million and Ps. 2.2 million, respectively, while the total cost not yet recognized given that the vesting period has not yet elapsed is Ps. 41.5 million, Ps. 13.5 million and Ps. 6.4 million, respectively, for each fiscal year. This cost is expected to be recognized over an average period of five years.

Movements in the number of matching shares outstanding under the incentive plan corresponding to the Company´s contributions are as follows:

   
June 30,
2014
   
June 30,
2013
 
At the beginning of the year                                                                                   
    1,574,054       809,702  
To be granted                                                                                   
    -       764,352  
Changes in conditions                                                                                   
    (1,574,054 )     -  
At the end of the year                                                                                   
    -       1,574,054  

26.  
Current and deferred income tax

The Group’s income tax has been calculated on the estimated taxable profit for each year at the rates prevailing in the respective tax jurisdictions. The subsidiaries of the Group in the jurisdictions where the Group operates are required to calculate their income taxes on a separate basis; thus, they are not permitted to compensate subsidiaries’ losses against other subsidiaries income.

The details of the provision for the Group’s income tax are as follows:

   
June 30,
 2014
   
June 30,
2013
   
June 30,
2012
 
Current income tax                                                                 
    223,860       211,661       196,809  
Deferred income tax                                                                 
    2,914       (32,963 )     (17,393 )
Minimum presumed income tax (MPIT)
    (74 )     -       -  
Income tax expense                                                                 
    226,700       178,698       179,416  

The statutory tax rates in the countries where the Group operates for all of the years presented are:

Tax jurisdiction
 
Income tax rate
Argentina                                                                      
 
35%
Uruguay                                                                      
 
25%


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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



26.
Current and deferred income tax (Continued)

Deferred tax assets and liabilities of the Group as of June 30, 2014 and 2013 will be recovered as follows:

   
June 30,
2014
   
June 30,
2013
 
Deferred income tax asset to be recovered after more than 12 months
    63,477       31,837  
Deferred income tax asset to be recovered within 12 months
    78,231       106,060  
Deferred income tax assets                                                                                     
    141,708       137,897  
                 
Deferred income tax liabilities to be recovered after more than 12 months
    184,363       166,695  
Deferred income tax liabilities to be recovered within 12 months
    24,797       35,740  
Deferred income tax liabilities                                                                                     
    209,160       202,435  

Deferred income tax (broken down into assets and liabilities) during the fiscal years ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, without considering offsetting balances within the same tax jurisdiction, is the following:

Deferred income tax assets
 
Tax loss carry-forwards
   
Trade and other payables
   
 
Trading properties
   
Others
   
Total
 
At June 30, 2012                                      
    20,520       73,740       1,137       8,094       103,491  
Charged / (credited) to the statement of income
    2,458       19,533       6,027       6,388       34,406  
At June 30, 2013                                      
    22,978       93,273       7,164       14,482       137,897  
Charged / (credited) to the statement of income
    (3,177 )     7,949       (7,164 )     6,203       3,811  
At June 30, 2014                                      
    19,801       101,222       -       20,685       141,708  

Deferred income tax liabilities
 
Investment properties
   
Investments
   
Trade and other receivables
   
Others
   
Total
 
At June 30, 2012                                      
    (126,685 )     (45,755 )     (23,367 )     (5,185 )     (200,992 )
Charged / (credited) to the statement of income
    23,196       (4,905 )     (21,154 )     1,420       (1,443 )
At June 30, 2013                                      
    (103,489 )     (50,660 )     (44,521 )     (3,765 )     (202,435 )
Charged / (credited) to the statement of income
    1,499       (2,210 )     (3,287 )     (2,727 )     (6,725 )
At June 30, 2014                                      
    (101,990 )     (52,870 )     (47,808 )     (6,492 )     (209,160 )


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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



26.
Current and deferred income tax (Continued)

Deferred income tax assets are recognized for tax loss carry-forwards to the extent that the realization of the related tax benefits through future taxable profits is probable. Tax loss carry-forwards may have expiration dates or may be permanently available for use by the Group depending on the tax jurisdiction where the tax loss carry-forward is generated. Tax loss carry forwards in Argentina and Uruguay generally expire within 5 years.

In order to fully realize the deferred income tax asset, the Group will need to generate taxable income in the countries where the net operating losses were incurred. Based upon the level of historical taxable income and projections for future over the years in which the deferred income tax assets are deductible, management believes that as the end of the present year it is probable that the Group will realize all of the deferred income tax assets in Argentina and Uruguay.

As of June 30, 2014, the tax loss carry-forwards of the Group and the jurisdictions which generated them are as follows:

Jurisdiction
 
Tax loss carry-forward
 
Date of generation
 
Date of expiration
Argentina                                                         
 
4,760
 
2010
 
2015
Argentina                                                         
 
32,353
 
2011
 
2016
Argentina                                                         
 
4,860
 
2012
 
2017
Argentina                                                         
 
5,980
 
2013
 
2018
Argentina                                                         
 
8,729
 
2014
 
2019
   
56,682
       

The Group did not recognize deferred income tax assets of Ps. 38 and Ps. 2,717 as of June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, related to certain businesses which are still in their development stage. Although management estimates that, once operational, the business will generate sufficient income, pursuant to IAS 12, management has determined that, as a result of the recent loss history and the lack of verifiable and objective evidence due to the subsidiary’s limited operating history, there is sufficient uncertainty as to the generation of sufficient income to be able to offset the losses within a reasonable timeframe, therefore, no deferred tax asset is recognized in relation to these losses.

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



26.
Current and deferred income tax (Continued)

Below there is a reconciliation between income tax recognized and that which would result applying the prevailing tax rate on the Profit Before Income Tax for the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012:

   
June 30,
 2014
   
June 30,
 2013
   
June 30,
 2012
 
Tax calculated at the tax rates applicable to profits in the respective countries
    223,016       185,405       183,771  
Tax effects of:
                       
Reimbursement of expired dividends
    -       -       1,333  
Share of profit of associates and joint ventures
    4,737       211       (1,315 )
Other non-deductible / non-taxable items
    (1,053 )     (6,918 )     (4,373 )
Income tax expense                                                               
    226,700       178,698       179,416  

27.  
Leases

The Group as lessee

Operating leases:

The Group leases two properties that use as a shopping center. These agreements provide for fixed monthly payments, adjusted pursuant to a rent escalation clause. Rent expense for the years ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 amounted to Ps. 2,947 and Ps. 2,921, respectively.

Furthermore, the Group also leases office space under an operating lease with companies related to the Chairman and Director of the Group (Note 36).

The future minimum payments that the Group must pay off under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows:

   
June 30,
2014
   
June 30,
2013
 
Not later than 1 year
    8,383       6,454  
Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
    19,846       15,310  
More than 5 years
    37,200       39,884  
      65,429       61,648  


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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



27.
Leases (Continued)

Finance leases:

The Group leases certain computer equipment under various finance leases for an average term of three years. The net book value of these assets under financial leases is included in Note 11.

At the commencement of the lease term, the Group recognizes a lease liability equal to the carrying amount of the leased asset. In subsequent periods, the liability decreases by the amount of lease payments made to the lessors using the effective interest method. The interest component of the lease payments is recognized in the statement of income. The book value of these liabilities under finance leases is included in Note 23.

Lease liabilities are effectively secured as the rights to the leased assets revert to the lessor in the event of default.

The future minimum payments that the Group must pay off under financial leases are as follows:

   
June 30,
 2014
   
June 30,
 2013
 
Not later than 1 year                                                                                   
    1,699       1,405  
Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years                                                                                   
    985       1,259  
      2,684       2,664  
Future - financial charges on finance leases                                                                                   
    (288 )     (274 )
Present value of finance lease liabilities                                                                                   
    2,396       2,390  

The fair value of finance lease liabilities is as follows:

   
June 30,
2014
   
June 30,
2013
 
Not later than 1 year                                                                                   
    1,545       1,138  
Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years                                                                                   
    851       1,252  
Present value of finance lease liabilities                                                                                   
    2,396       2,390  

Under the terms of these agreements, no contingent rents are payable. The inherent interest rate is fixed at the contract date for all of the lease term. The average interest rate on financial leases payables as of June 30, 2014 and 2013 was 11.10% and 12.68%, respectively.

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



27.
Leases (Continued)

The Group as lessor

Operating leases:

·  
Leases of shopping centers, office and other buildings

The Group enters into cancellable operating leases agreements relating to shopping centers. The agreements have an average term raging from three to five years. Some leases related to anchor stores have terms of ten years, which are usually extendable. Tenants normally pay a rent which consists of the higher of (i) the base rent; and (ii) the percentage rent (which generally ranges between 4% and 10% of the tenants’ gross sales). Furthermore, pursuant to one rent escalation clause in most lease arrangements, the tenants’ base rent generally increases between 18% and 24% each year during the agreement term.  Regarding the supplementary rental, because this item is not known until the end of the period, it falls within the definition of contingency rental under IAS 17 "Leases". Accordingly, rental income will be recognized once the contingent rent is known.

The book value of assets and their accumulated amortization for such leases are described in Note 10.

For the fiscal years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the average (base rent) and contingent (supplementary rental) rental income of the Group’s shopping centers amounted to Ps. 746,666, Ps. 588,121 and Ps. 458,396, and to Ps. 329,258, Ps. 254,429 and Ps. 211,937, respectively, and are included under “Revenues” in the statement of comprehensive income.

Additionally, the Group, through APSA, owns a shopping center property known as "Patio Olmos" in the Province of Córdoba, Argentina. The Group leases this property to a third party shopping center operator under an operating lease agreement expiring in 2032. The lease provides for fixed monthly payments, adjusted pursuant to a rent escalation clause. Rental income for the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012 amounted to Ps. 151, Ps. 343 and Ps. 277, respectively, and is included in the line item "Revenues" in the statement of comprehensive income.

The Group also enters into cancellable operating leases agreements relating to offices and other buildings. These agreements have an average term raging from three to five years. The tenants are charged a base rent on a monthly basis.

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



27.
Leases (Continued)

Office and other buildings leases amount to Ps. 17,459, Ps. 11,886 and Ps. 13,088 for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and are included within ‘Revenues’ in the statement of income.

The book value of assets and their accumulated amortization for such leases are described in Note 10.

The future minimum proceeds under non-cancellable operating leases from Group´s shopping centers, offices and other buildings are as follows:

   
June 30,
2014
   
June 30,
2013
 
2014                                                                                     
    -       504,655  
2015                                                                                     
    529,669       359,639  
2016                                                                                     
    383,585       164,323  
2017                                                                                     
    159,317       54,078  
2018                                                                                     
    49,688       17,439  
2019                                                                                     
    17,340       17,327  
Later than 2019                                                                                     
    14,420       13,339  
      1,154,019       1,130,800  

Finance leases:

The Group does not act as a lessor in connection with finance leases.

28.  
Equity

Share capital and premium

The share capital of the Group was originally represented by common shares with a nominal value of Ps. 0.1 per share and one vote each. On December 18, 2012, the Superintendence of Corporations registered an amendment to the Company’s by-laws whereby it increased the nominal value of its shares from Ps. 0.1 to Ps. 1 each. This amendment, which was notified through the CNV, was registered under number 20,264 of Stock Companies Book 62 T°. The request for Transfer of Public Offering and Listing has been submitted and is still pending.

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



28.
Equity (Continued)

The movements in the capital accounts as of June 30, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:

   
Shares owned
   
Share Capital, Inflation adjustment of share capital and Share Premium
 
At June 30, 2012
    1,259,886,188       746,910  
Conversion of notes
    254,320       41  
Reallocation of retained earnings
    -       (107,330 )
At June 30, 2013
    1,260,140,508       639,621  
At June 30, 2014
    1,260,140,508       639,621  

Capital stock

As of June 30, 2014, the capital stock consisted of 1,260,140,508 common shares with a par value of Ps. 0.1 per share entitled to one vote each and was as follows:

Status
Par Value
Approved by
Date of record with the Public Registry of Commerce
Body
Date
Subscribed, Issued and Paid up
1
Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting
10.29.87
12.29.87
Subscribed, Issued and Paid up
1
Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting
10.26.88
12.29.88
Subscribed, Issued and Paid up
38
Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting
10.25.89
02.05.90
Subscribed, Issued and Paid up
9,460
Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ meeting
08.31.95
03.15.96
Subscribed, Issued and Paid up
16,000
Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ meeting
10.29.96
05.15.98
Subscribed, Issued and Paid up
38,000
Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ meeting
03.10.98
10.21.99
Subscribed, Issued and Paid up
6,500
Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ meeting
08.06.99
05.07.02
Subscribed, Issued and Paid up
8,206
(*) Board of Directors meeting
06.28.04
05.04.05
Subscribed, Issued and Paid up
47,755
(*) Board of Directors meeting
11.16.10
03.02.11
Subscribed, Issued and Paid up
28
(***) Board of Directors meeting
09.22.11
01.04.12
Subscribed, Issued and Paid up
25
(****) Board of Directors meeting
03.13.13
Pending
 
126,014
     

 
(*)
Capital subscribed in connection with the conversion of convertible notes made until August, 2006. Such conversions have been registered.
 
(***)
Capital subscribed in connection with the conversion of convertible notes made on October 07, 2010.
 
(***)
Capital subscribed in connection with the conversion of convertible notes made on September 21, 2011.
 
(***)
Capital subscribed in connection with the conversion of convertible notes made on March 13, 2013. At the issuance of these financial statements, the conversion of convertible notes is pending listing authorization by the CNV.

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



28.
Equity (Continued)

Inflation Adjustment of Share Capital

Under Argentine GAAP, the Group’s financial statements were previously prepared on the basis of general price-level accounting which reflected changes in the purchase price of the Argentine Peso in the historical financial statements through February 28, 2003. The inflation adjustment related to share capital was appropriated to an inflation adjustment reserve that formed part of shareholders' equity. The balance of this reserve could be applied only towards the issuance of common stock to shareholders of the Company. Resolution 592/11 of the CNV requires that at the transition date to IFRS certain equity accounts, such as the inflation adjustment reserve, are not adjusted and are considered an integral part of share capital.

Legal reserve

According to Argentina´s laws, 5% of the profit of the year is destined to constitute legal reserves until they reach legal capped amount (20% of share capital). This legal reserve is not available for dividend distribution and can only be released to absorb losses. The Group has not reached the legal limit of these reserves.

Reserve for new developments

The Company and subsidiaries may separate portions of their profits of the year to constitute voluntary reserves according to company law and practice. These special reserves may be for general purposes or for specific uses such as new developments. The voluntary reserves may be released for dividend distribution.

Special Reserve

Pursuant to CNV General Ruling No. 609/12, the Company set up a special reserve reflecting the positive difference between the balance of retained earnings disclosed in the first closing of the last financial statements prepared in accordance with previously effective accounting standards. This reserve may not be used to make distributions in kind or in cash, and may only be reversed to be capitalized to absorb potential negative balances in Retained Earnings.

Dividends

The dividends paid for the year ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012 amounts to Ps. 407,522 (Ps. 0.32 per share), Ps. 306,500 (Ps. 0.24 per share) and Ps. 294,054 (or Ps. 0.23 per share), respectively.

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



28.
Equity (Continued)

Expired dividends

During the year ended June 30, 2014 Ps. 1,690 expired, corresponding to dividends not yet paid from prior years. Furthermore, during the years ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 expired Ps. 626 and Ps. 3,809, respectively.

29.  
Revenues

   
June 30,
 2014
   
June 30,
 2013
   
June 30,
 2012
 
                   
Base rent                                                            
    764,276       600,350       471,761  
Contingent rent                                                            
    329,258       254,429       211,937  
Admission rights                                                            
    126,495       107,466       88,168  
Parking fees                                                            
    81,292       62,484       45,141  
Averaging of scheduled rent escalation
    14,631       21,572       27,317  
Letting fees                                                            
    42,458       33,620       33,100  
Property management fees                                                            
    22,706       18,167       14,296  
Expenses and collective promotion fund
    675,226       531,140       436,056  
Others                                                            
    4,181       2,718       2,654  
Total rental and service income                                                            
    2,060,523       1,631,946       1,330,430  
Sale of trading properties                                                            
    51,917       4,255       32,171  
Other revenue                                                            
    -       7       -  
Total sale of properties                                                            
    51,917       4,262       32,171  
Other revenue                                                            
    574       1,203       4,836  
Total other revenue                                                            
    574       1,203       4,836  
Total group revenue                                                            
    2,113,014       1,637,411       1,367,437  

30.  
Costs

   
June 30,
 2014
   
June 30,
 2013
   
June 30,
 2012
 
Service charge expense and other operating costs
    944,949       745,478       606,981  
Total cost of property operations
    944,949       745,478       606,981  
Cost of sale of trading properties
    10,916       3,480       10,610  
Total cost of sale of properties
    10,916       3,480       10,610  
Other costs
    373       907       1,687  
Total other costs
    373       907       1,687  
Total group costs (Note 31)
    956,238       749,865       619,278  



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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



31.  
Expenses by nature

The Group presented the statement of income classified according to their function as part of the line items “Costs”, “General and administrative expenses” and “Selling expenses”.

The following tables provide the additional disclosure required on the nature of expenses and their relationship to the function within the Group.

For the year ended June 30, 2014:

   
Costs
                   
   
Charges for
services and other operating cost
   
Cost of sale
of trading
 properties
   
Other consumer financing costs
   
General
and administrative expenses
   
Selling expenses
   
Total
 
Salaries, social security costs and other personnel administrative expenses
    347,443       -       -       21,950       7,831       377,224  
Maintenance, security, cleaning, repairs and others
    207,669       1,948       3       1,356       152       211,128  
Amortization and depreciation                                                                 
    120,402       -       -       524       88       121,014  
Advertising and other selling expenses
    145,331       -       -       -       11,926       157,257  
Taxes, rates and contributions                                                                 
    66,497       270       -       743       48,064       115,574  
Directors' fees                                                                 
    -       -       -       54,354       -       54,354  
Fees and payments for services                                                                 
    25,126       25       368       15,708       2,181       43,408  
Leases and expenses                                                                 
    17,948       1,011       -       1,688       187       20,834  
Impairment of receivables (charge and recovery)
    -       -       -       -       6,311       6,311  
Other expenses                                                                 
    14,533       3       2       5,122       114       19,774  
Cost of sale of properties                                                                 
    -       7,659       -       -       -       7,659  
Total expenses by nature                                                                 
    944,949       10,916       373       101,445       76,854       1,134,537  


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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



31.           Expenses by nature (Continued)

For the year ended June 30, 2013:

   
Costs
                   
   
Charges for services and other operating costs
   
Cost of sale
of trading properties
   
Other consumer financing costs
   
General and administrative expenses
   
Selling expenses
   
Total
 
Salaries, social security costs and other personnel administrative expenses
    231,492       31       3       8,636       5,129       245,291  
Maintenance, security, cleaning, repairs and others
    174,526       1,531       38       868       129       177,092  
Amortization and depreciation                                                             
    129,129       -       -       591       86       129,806  
Advertising and other selling expenses
    111,896       -       -       -       5,153       117,049  
Taxes, rates and contributions                                                             
    52,199       203       -       192       35,978       88,572  
Directors' fees                                                             
    -       -       -       43,034       -       43,034  
Fees and payments for services                                                             
    26,254       138       858       10,410       1,162       38,822  
Leases and expenses                                                             
    10,931       812               1,197       154       13,094  
Impairment of receivables (charge and recovery)
    -       -       -       -       12,957       12,957  
Other expenses                                                             
    9,051       3       8       2,792       78       11,932  
Cost of sale of properties                                                             
    -       762       -       -       -       762  
Total expenses by nature                                                             
    745,478       3,480       907       67,720       60,826       878,411  






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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



31.           Expenses by nature (Continued)

For the year ended June 30, 2012:

   
Costs
                   
   
Charges for services and other operating costs
   
Cost of sale
of trading properties
   
Other consumer financing costs
   
General and administrative expenses
   
Selling expenses
   
Total
 
Salaries, social security costs and other personnel administrative expenses
    179,050       -       18       7,090       5,809       191,967  
Maintenance, security, cleaning, repairs and others
    143,305       1,752       265       884       108       146,314  
Amortization and depreciation                                                               
    108,027       -       19       803       -       108,849  
Advertising and other selling expenses
    99,279       -       -       -       3,459       102,738  
Taxes, rates and contributions                                                               
    42,977       235       -       580       27,891       71,683  
Directors' fees                                                               
    -       -       -       36,024       -       36,024  
Fees and payments for services                                                               
    18,775       31       1,366       9,969       875       31,016  
Leases and expenses                                                               
    10,941       619       -       959       190       12,709  
Impairment of receivables (charge and recovery)
    -       -       -       -       3,744       3,744  
Other expenses                                                               
    4,627       3       19       1,874       1,300       7,823  
Cost of sale of properties                                                               
    -       7,970       -       -       -       7,970  
Total expenses by nature                                                               
    606,981       10,610       1,687       58,183       43,376       720,837  

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Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



32.  
Employee costs

   
June 30,
2014
   
June 30,
2013
   
June 30,
2012
 
Salaries, bonuses and social security costs
    319,153       240,822       189,829  
Shared-based compensation                                                                
    58,071       4,469       2,138  
Employee costs                                                                
    377,224       245,291       191,967  

33.  
Other operating results, net

   
June 30,
2014
   
June 30,
2013
   
June 30,
2012
 
Lawsuits (Note 22)                                                              
    (9,179 )     (7,179 )     (25 )
Donations (Note 36)                                                              
    (30,781 )     (30,277 )     (13,923 )
Others                                                              
    12,573       (122 )     (6,868 )
Total other operating results, net                                                              
    (27,387 )     (37,578 )     (20,816 )

34.  
Financial results, net

   
June 30,
2014
   
June 30,
2013
   
June 30,
2012
 
Finance income:
                 
- Interest income                                                              
    60,024       36,261       12,937  
- Foreign exchange                                                              
    64,471       18,768       20,620  
- Others finance income                                                              
    -       -       16,004  
Finance income                                                              
    124,495       55,029       49,561  
                         
Finance costs:
                       
- Interest expense                                                              
    (151,092 )     (91,972 )     (69,617 )
- Foreign exchange                                                              
    (341,729 )     (124,199 )     (68,468 )
- Other finance costs                                                              
    (29,456 )     (28,400 )     (19,791 )
Subtotal finance costs                                                              
    (522,277 )     (244,571 )     (157,876 )
Less: Capitalized finance costs                                                              
    22,376       10,307       1,515  
Finance costs                                                              
    (499,901 )     (234,264 )     (156,361 )
Other financial results:
                       
- Loss from repurchase of Non-Convertible Notes
    -       (9,992 )     -  
- Gain / (Loss) on derivative financial instruments
    12,514       (2,977 )     (1,050 )
- Fair value gains of financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
    62,216       877       3,368  
Other financial results                                                              
    74,730       (12,092 )     2,318  
Total financial results, net                                                              
    (300,676 )     (191,327 )     (104,482 )


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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



35.  
Earnings per share

(a)  
Basic

Basic earnings per share amounts are calculated in accordance with IAS 33 "Earning per share" by dividing the profit attributable to equity holders of the Group by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year (Note 28).

On December 18, 2012, the Superintendence of Corporations registered an amendment to the Company’s by-laws whereby it increased the nominal value of its shares from Ps. 0.1 to Ps. 1 each. This amendment, which was notified through the CNV, was registered under number 20,264 of Stock Companies Book 62 T°. The request for Transfer of Public Offering and Listing has been submitted and is still pending.
 

   
June 30,
2014
   
June 30,
2013
   
June 30,
2012
 
Profit attributable to equity holders of the Group
    377,003       330,098       332,047  
Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue (thousands)
    1,260,014       1,260,014       1,259,886  
Basic earnings per share                                                                
    0.30       0.26       0.26  

(b)  
Diluted

Diluted earnings per share amounts are calculated by adjusting the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding to assume conversion of all dilutive potential shares. As of June 30, 2012 the Group had one category of dilutive potential shares: convertible notes. For these instruments, a calculation is done to determine the number of shares that could have been acquired at fair value, based on the monetary value of the subscription rights attached to outstanding convertible notes. The number of shares calculated as above is compared with the number of shares that would have been issued assuming the exercise of the convertible notes. On January 14, 2013 the Group repurchased convertible notes, annulling thus the diluted effect (See Note 3).


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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



35.  
Earnings per share (Continued)

   
June 30,
2014
   
June 30,
2013
   
June 30,
2012
 
Profit attributable to equity holders of the Group
    377,003       330,098       332,047  
Interest –  Convertible Notes
    -       -       13,749  
Foreign exchange
    -       -       13,522  
Income Tax
    -       -       (9,545 )
Net  income for calculation of diluted earnings per share
    377,003       330,098       349,773  
Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue (thousands)
    1,260,014       1,260,014       1,259,886  
Adjustments for:
                       
Convertible notes (in thousands)
    -       -       1,304,781  
Weighted average number of ordinary shares for diluted earnings per share (thousands)
    1,260,014       1,260,014       2,564,667  
Diluted earnings per share
    0.30       0.26       0.14  

36.  
Related Party transactions

During the normal course of business, the Group conducts transactions with different entities or parties related to it. An individual or legal entity is considered a related party where:

-  
An entity, individual or close relative of such individual or legal entity exercises control, or joint control, or significant influence over the reporting entity, or is a member of the Board of Directors or the Senior Management of the entity or its controlling company.
-  
An entity is a subsidiary, associate or joint venture of the entity or its controlling or controlled company.

The following section provides a brief description of the main transactions conducted with related parties which are not described in other notes of these consolidated financial statements:

1.  
Remuneration of the Board of Directors

The Business Company Act provides that the remuneration of the Board of Directors, where it is not set forth in the Company’s by-laws, shall be fixed by the Shareholders' Meetings. The maximum amount of remuneration that the members of the Board are allowed to receive, including salary and other performance-based remuneration of permanent technical-administrative functions, may not exceed 25% of the profits.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
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36.           Related Party transactions (Continued)

Such maximum amount will be limited to 5% where no dividends are distributed to the Shareholders, and will be increased proportionately to the distribution, until reaching such cap where the total of profits is distributed.

Some of our Directors are hired under the Employment Contract Act No. 20,744. This Act rules on certain conditions of the work relationship, including remuneration, salary protection, working hours, vacations, paid leaves, minimum age requirements, workmen protection and forms of suspension and contract termination.

The remuneration of directors for each fiscal year is based on the provisions established by the Business Company Act, taking into consideration whether such directors perform technical-administrative functions and depending upon the results recorded by the Company during the fiscal year. Once such amounts are determined, they should be approved by the Shareholders’ Meeting.

2.  
Senior Management remuneration

The members of the Senior or Top Management are appointed and removed by the Board of Directors, and perform functions in accordance with the instructions delivered by the Board itself.

The Group’s Senior Management is composed of as follows:

Name
Date of birth
Position
In the position since
Alejandro G. Elsztain
03/31/1966
General Manager
2002
Daniel R. Elsztain
12/22/1972
Operating Manager
2011
Matias Gaivironsky
02/23/1976
Financial Manager
2011
David A. Perednik
11/15/1957
Administrative Manager
2002
Juan José Martinucci
01/31/1972
Commercial Manager
2013

The remuneration earned by Senior Management for their functions consists of an amount that is fixed taking into account the manager's backgrounds, capacity and experience, and an annual gratification which varies according to their individual performance and the Group's results. Members of the senior management participate in defined contribution and share-based incentive plans that are described in Notes 24 and 25, respectively.

3.  
Corporate Service Agreement

In due course, the Board of Directors considered it was convenient to implement alternatives that allows to reduce certain fixed costs, in view that the operating areas of APSA, our parent company IRSA and its parent company Cresud share certain characteristics of affinity, with the aim of reducing their incidence on the operating results, building on and enhancing the individual efficiencies of each of the companies in the different areas that form part of operating administration.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



36.           Related Party transactions (Continued)

To such end, on June 30, 2004, a Master Agreement for the Exchange of Corporate Services (“Frame Agreement") was entered into between APSA and such companies. The agreement has a term of 24 months, is renewable automatically for equal periods, unless it is terminated by any of the parties upon prior notice. To date, neither has occurred.

The service exchange arrangement involves the provision for valuable consideration of services related to any of the participating areas, rendered by one or more of the parties to the Master Agreement for the benefit of another or other parties; the services are invoiced by each of the parties, and payable primarily through offsetting arrangements against sums due as a result of services rendered by other parties; should there be any difference in the value of the services rendered, payment is settled in cash.

It is also worth noting that the parties have hired an external consulting firm to review and evaluate half-yearly the criteria used in the process of liquidating the corporate services, as well as the basis for distribution and documentation. Notably, the parties retain absolute freedom and confidentiality regarding their strategic and commercial decisions.

4.  
Donations granted to Fundación IRSA

Fundación IRSA is a non-profit institution that seeks to support and generate initiatives concerning education, the promotion of corporate social responsibility and the entrepreneurial spirit of the youth. It carries out corporate volunteering programs and fosters donations by the Group’s employees. The main members of Fundación IRSA's Board of Administrators are: Eduardo S. Elsztain (Chairman); Saul Zang (Vice Chairman I), Alejandro Elsztain (Vice Chairman II) and Mariana C. de Elsztain (secretary). It finances its activities with the donations made by APSA, IRSA, Cresud and others Group’s companies.

5.  
Leases and/or rights of spaces use

In the course of its normal operations, the Group enters into different kinds of agreements for the lease of real estate and spaces in shopping centers related to its activities, namely:

(a)  
Lease agreements, gratuitous bailment agreements or agreements for the use of space in shopping centers

The Group normally leases different spaces in its Shopping Centers (stores, stands, storage rooms or advertising spaces) to related parties, such as Tarshop S.A. and Banco Hipotecario S.A. (IRSA’s associated).

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
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36.           Related Party transactions (Continued)

Store lease agreements are usually for three years and set monthly leases payments, proportional payment of common expenses and contributions to the Collective Promotion Fund (FPC, for its acronym in Spanish), as well as payment of all direct expenses and taxes resulting from the execution of the agreements. The monthly rental is increased annually by a certain percentage as from the second contract year, on an annual and cumulative basis. The agreements further set the payment of an admission right and a special installment corresponding to the FPC, payable at the start of the agreement (called FPC Lanzamiento).

The right to use the stands located in the shopping centers is usually granted by way of use permission agreements or, in specific cases, under gratuitous bailment agreements. In the former case, the agreements have a term of one or two years, which establishes the payment of a monthly rental and a single percentage contribution for the payment of common expenses and FPC, as well as all the direct expenses and taxes associated to the execution of agreements. If the term is in excess of one year, the agreements establish a percentage increase after the first year. Under the gratuitous bailment agreement, the lessee does not make the monthly payment or the contribution to the above cited fund, but pays for the stand’s specific direct expenses.

As for the rental of storage space, these agreements are accessory to the lease of a store or the stand’s right to use, so usually, their term coincides with that of the primary agreement. These agreements must establish the payment of a monthly rental, which is increased annually by a given percentage as from the second year, and while they do not include payments of any common fund or direct expenses, they do provide the payment of taxes associated with the execution of the agreement.

Furthermore, the Group offers different spaces located in the shopping centers for the advertising of different companies, brands and/or products (non-traditional advertising or NTA). These are generally short-term agreements and provide for the placement of advertising in a specific number of locations at the shopping centers in exchange for a global consideration. The taxes that levy the execution of these agreements are usually paid by the counterparties.

(b)  
Rights of spaces’ use granted to Fundación Museo de los Niños

On October 1997, APSA entered into an agreement with Fundación IRSA whereby a store at the Abasto shopping center was granted under a gratuitous bailment agreement for a term of 30 years.  Subsequently, in September 1999, Fundación IRSA assigned free of cost all the rights of use over such store and its respective obligations to Fundación Museo de los Niños.

Fundación Museo de los Niños is a non-profit organization created by the same founders of Fundación IRSA which maintains the same members of the board administrators.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



36.           Related Party transactions (Continued)

On November 2005, APSA signed another agreement with Fundación Museo de los Niños granting under gratuitous bailment a store at Alto Rosario shopping center for a term of 30 years.

Fundación Museo de los Niños has used these spaces to set up "Museo de los Niños, Abasto” and “Museo de los Niños, Rosario", two interactive learning centers intended for children and adults. Both agreements establish the payment of common expenses and direct expenses related to the services performed by these stores should be borne by Fundación Museo de los Niños.

(c)  
Offices leases

APSA, together with IRSA and Cresud, lease the offices of our president located at 108 Bolivar, in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, property of Isaac Elsztain e Hijos S.C.A. (a company controlled by certain relatives of Eduardo S. Elsztain, our president) and Hamonet S.A. (a company controlled by Fernando A. Elsztain, one of our directors, and some of its family members). The agreement, entered into in March 2004, is for 156 months and sets a monthly rental of USD 5, which is distributed and shared equally among the three companies.

Otherwise, the Group’s central administration is located on the different floors of Intercontinental Plaza tower, located at 877 Moreno in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, owned by our parent company IRSA. APSA leases certain floors and parking spaces under diverse rental agreements. The agreement for the 2nd floor is valid until 2017; the agreement for the 23th and 24th floor is valid until 2014 and the agreement for the 22th floor is valid until 2016. The monthly rental payment agreed amounts to USD 71, plus the obligation to pay common expenses and taxes levied on the real estate, proportionately to the total area leased. Additionally, APSA lease a space in the Abasto shopping center. The agreement is valid from October 1, 2013 until September 30, 2016. The monthly rental payment agreed is USD 12, plus a fixed amount for common expenses.

Additionally, our directly controlling company IRSA leases us a space in the Abasto shopping center, which has been prepared for the operation of certain operational areas of the Group. The agreement is valid until 2015. The monthly rental payment agreed is USD 6, plus a fixed amount for common expenses.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



36.           Related Party transactions (Continued)

6.  
Service provider or recipient

In the normal course of business operations conducted by the Group, the Group renders and receives different types of services, the most significant being:

(a)  
Management fees

The Group usually enters into certain administration and/or management agreements among the group’s companies and other related parties based upon such parties’ backgrounds, knowledge, experience and expertise in the administration this type of business, as well as the existence of qualified staff and a proper structure to render the relevant type of services. These agreements usually designate one of the Group’s companies as exclusively responsible for the management of the complexes and/or companies in exchange of a money consideration, calculated on a base that may be fixed or variable.

(b)  
Special reimbursement programs with several means of payment

The Group carries out diverse commercial actions and promotions intended to promote larger number of visitors and consumption inside its shopping centers.

Some promotions are offered on specific dates or periods, different types of discounts to clients and/or interest-free financing plans. To this end, the Group enters into agreements with various third party financial entities and/or related parties, such as Banco Hipotecario S.A. and Tarshop S.A..

These agreements usually establish different refund percentages for those clients that make purchases at all the participating stores using the means of payment specific of each financial entity and, on occasions, additional financing plans with interest-free installments. The cost of the refunds granted to the clients is generally distributed as a percentage among the lessors of the shopping centers and the financial entities, while the cost of interest-free financing is borne, in general, by the latter. The Group acts as an intermediary and is in charge of the lessors’ engagement and the advertising of these promotions. This activity results in no money flows or transfer of revenues or costs between the Group and its related parties.

(c)  
Legal services

The Group hires legal services from Estudio Zang, Bergel & Viñes, which Saúl Zang is a member of the Board of Directors of the Group’s companies.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
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36.           Related Party transactions (Continued)

(d)  
Hospitality Services

On certain occasions, the Group hires hospitality and event venue rental services from Nuevas Fronteras S.A., Hoteles Argentinos S.A. and Llao Llao Resorts S.A., all subsidiaries of our parent company IRSA, and owners of several hotels.

From time to time, the Group acquires rights to use night accommodation at hotels owned by such companies, for the purposes of promotional or corporate activities. As of June 30, 2014 and 2013, the Group had 723 and 667 night accommodations pending of use.

7.  
Purchase and sale of goods and/or service hiring

In the normal course of its business and with the aim of building on and enhancing the individual efficiencies of each of the Group’s companies in the different areas comprising the operating administration, and with a view to obtaining better prices and rates, supplies and materials are purchased, and/or services are hired on behalf of a company which later sells and/or recovers to companies of the Group or other related parties, based upon their effective utilization.

(a)  
Sale of radio or TV advertising seconds and/or spaces in newspapers and magazines

The Group usually enters into agreements with third parties whereby it acquires, for future use, rights of utilization of different means (pages in newspapers and magazines, radio or TV seconds, etc.), which it subsequently uses in its advertising campaigns. Such means may be used by the acquiring company or by other related parties, in which case the former sells such spaces to the latter.

(b)  
Sale of supplies and materials

Usually, each of the Group’s companies buys from third parties different types of supplies and materials required to carry out its activities, which it then uses directly or sells to one or more Group’s companies or other related parties, based upon utilization needs.

(c)  
Expenses reimbursement

These operations do not entail additional profits to the company which recovered expenses, as the same are carried out per the cost value of the goods or services acquired.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



36.           Related Party transactions (Continued)

8.  
Financial operations

(a)  
Borrowings

In the normal course of its activities, the Group enters into diverse loan agreements or credit facilities between the group’s companies and/or other related parties. These loans generally accrue interest at market rates calculated from the date of each disbursement until the date of effective repayment, and may be paid off wholly or partially prior to the due date, either in cash and/or through capitalization (conversion into shares), and/or by way of offsetting arrangements involving debit and credit balances existing between the companies.

(b)  
Master agreement for US dollar-denominated forward transactions with Banco Hipotecario S.A.

APSA and Banco Hipotecario S.A. entered into a master agreement for the performance of dollar-denominated forward transactions. This master agreement provides that the parties may carry out this type of transactions by fixing a certain forward price (“the Agreed Price”). Such transactions are settled in cash by paying the difference between the Agreed Price and the quoted price of the US dollar on the settlement date.



 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



36.  
Related Party transactions (Continued)

The following is a summary of the balances with related parties for the year ended June 30, 2014:

Related party
 
Description of
transaction
 
Investments in financial assets non-current
 
Investments in financial assets current
 
Trade and other receivables current
 
Trade and other payables non-current
 
Trade and other payables current
 
Borrowings non-current
 
Borrowings current
 
Derivative financial instruments
Direct parent company
                                   
IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad
 
Reimbursement of expenses
 
-
 
-
 
3,575
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Anónima (IRSA)
 
Non-Convertible Notes
 
-
 
113,971
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
   
Leases’ collections
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
(423))
 
-
 
-
 
-
   
Equity incentive plan
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
(43,741))
 
-
 
-
 
-
   
Leases and/or rights of spaces’ use
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
(654))
 
-
 
-
 
-
   
Borrowings                                
 
-
 
-
 
117,384
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Total direct parent company
     
-
 
113,971
 
120,959
 
-
 
(44,818))
 
-
 
-
 
-
                                     
Direct parent company of IRSA
                                   
Cresud S.A.C.I.F. y A.
 
Reimbursement of expenses
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
(2,909))
 
-
 
-
 
-
   
Equity incentive plan
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
(10,557))
 
-
 
-
 
-
   
Corporate services
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
(21,218))
 
-
 
-
 
-
   
Non-Convertible notes
 
-
 
14,079
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
(22,000))
 
(236))
 
-
Total direct parent company of IRSA
     
-
 
14,079
 
-
 
-
 
(34,684))
 
(22,000))
 
(236))
 
-
                                     
Associates of APSA
                                   
Tarshop S.A.
 
Reimbursement of expenses
 
-
 
-
 
687
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
   
Leases and/or rights of spaces’ use
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
(175))
 
(677))
 
-
 
-
 
-
   
Commissions per stands
 
-
 
-
 
19
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Total associates of APSA
     
-
 
-
 
706
 
(175))
 
(677))
 
-
 
-
 
-

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



36.  
Related party transactions (Continued)

Related party
 
Description of
Transaction
 
Investments in financial assets non-current
 
Investments in financial assets current
 
Trade and other receivables current
 
Trade and other payables non-current
 
Trade and other payables current
 
Borrowings non-current
 
Borrowings current
 
Derivative financial instruments
Joint ventures of APSA
                                   
Nuevo Puerto Santa Fe S.A.
 
Reimbursement of expenses
 
-
 
-
 
220
 
-
 
(72))
 
-
 
-
 
-
   
Leases’ collections
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
(18))
 
-
 
-
 
-
   
Leases and/or rights of spaces’ use
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
(630))
 
-
 
-
 
-
   
Management fees
 
-
 
-
 
1,338
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
   
Borrowings                                
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
(71))
 
-
Quality Invest S.A.
 
Reimbursement of expenses
 
-
 
-
 
5
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
   
Management fees
 
-
 
-
 
22
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Entrenimiento Universal S.A.
 
Reimbursement of expenses
 
-
 
-
 
103
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
   
Borrowings                                
 
-
 
-
 
68
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Entertainment Holding S.A.
 
Reimbursement of expenses
 
-
 
-
 
165
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
   
Borrowings                                
 
-
 
-
 
20
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Total Joint ventures of APSA
     
-
 
-
 
1,941
 
-
 
(720))
 
-
 
(71))
 
-
                                     
Subsidiaries of IRSA
                                   
Llao Llao Resorts S.A.
 
Hotel services                                
 
-
 
-
 
502
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Nuevas Fronteras S.A.
 
Reimbursement of expenses
 
-
 
-
 
2
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
   
Hotel services                                
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
(24))
 
-
 
-
 
-
Hoteles Argentinos S.A.
 
Reimbursement of expenses
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
(1))
 
-
 
-
 
-
Solares de Santa María S.A.
 
Reimbursement of expenses
 
-
 
-
 
8
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Baicom Networks S.A.
 
Reimbursement of expenses
 
-
 
-
 
2
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
IRSA International LLC
 
Reimbursement of expenses
 
-
 
-
 
101
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
E-Commerce Latina S.A.
 
Reimbursement of expenses
 
-
 
-
 
144
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Tyrus S.A.
 
Reimbursement of expenses
 
-
 
-
 
37
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
   
Borrowings                                
 
-
 
-
 
247,873
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Total subsidiaries of IRSA
     
-
 
-
 
248,669
 
-
 
(25))
 
-
 
-
 
-


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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
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36.  
Related party transactions (Continued)

Related party
 
Description of
Transaction
 
Investments in financial assets non-current
 
Investments in financial assets current
 
Trade and other receivables current
 
Trade and other payables non-current
 
Trade and other payables current
 
Borrowings non-current
 
Borrowings current
 
Derivative financial instruments
Subsidiaries of Cresud
                                   
Futuros y Opciones.Com S.A.
 
Reimbursement of expenses
 
-
 
-
 
138
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Cactus Argentina S.A.
 
Reimbursement of expenses
 
-
 
-
 
2
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Sociedad Anónima Carnes Pampeanas S.A. (formerly EAASA)
 
Borrowings
 
-
 
-
 
2,134
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
FyO Trading S.A.
 
Reimbursement of expenses
 
-
 
-
 
1
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Total subsidiaries of Cresud
     
-
 
-
 
2,275
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
                                     
Associates of IRSA
                                   
Banco Hipotecario S.A.
 
Reimbursement of expenses
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
(762))
 
-
 
-
 
-
   
Leases and/or rights of spaces’ use
 
-
 
-
 
200
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
   
Borrowings
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
(17,781))
 
(23,285))
 
-
   
Derivatives
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
5,225
   
Commissions per stands
 
-
 
-
 
59
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Total associate of IRSA
     
-
 
-
 
259
 
-
 
(762))
 
(17,781))
 
(23,285))
 
5,225
                                     
Joint ventures of IRSA
                                   
Cyrsa S.A.
 
Reimbursement of expenses
 
-
 
-
 
66
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Puerto Retiro S.A.
 
Reimbursement of expenses
 
-
 
-
 
2
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Total joint ventures of IRSA
     
-
 
-
 
68
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
                                     
Other Related parties
                                   
Boulevard Norte S.A.
 
Reimbursement of expenses
 
-
 
-
 
864
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
   
Borrowings
 
-
 
-
 
4
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Consultores Asset Management S.A. (CAMSA)
 
Reimbursement of expenses
 
-
 
-
 
114
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Ogden Argentina S.A.
 
Reimbursement of expenses
 
-
 
-
 
228
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
   
Borrowings
 
-
 
-
 
4
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Estudio Zang, Bergel & Viñes
 
Legal services
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
(337))
 
-
 
-
 
-
Fundación Museo de los Niños
 
Reimbursement of expenses
 
-
 
-
 
767
 
-
 
(9))
 
-
 
-
 
-
Austral Gold
 
Reimbursement of expenses
 
-
 
-
 
8
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Fundación IRSA
 
Reimbursement of expenses
 
-
 
-
 
26
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Inversiones Financieras del Sur
 
Reimbursement of expenses
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
(5))
 
-
 
-
 
-
Total other related parties
     
-
 
-
 
2,015
 
-
 
(351))
 
-
 
-
 
-

F-146
 
 

 
Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



36.  
Related party transactions (Continued)


Related party
 
Description of
Transaction
 
Investments in financial assets non-current
 
Investments in financial assets current
 
Trade and other receivables current
 
Trade and other payables non-current
 
Trade and other payables current
 
Borrowings non-current
 
Borrowings current
 
Derivative financial instruments
Directors
                                   
Directors
 
Fees                                
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
(12,169))
 
-
 
-
 
-
   
Reimbursement of expenses
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
(10))
 
-
 
-
 
-
   
Guarantee deposits
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
(12))
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Total directors
     
-
 
-
 
-
 
(12))
 
(12,179))
 
-
 
-
 
-
Total
     
-
 
128,050
 
376,892
 
(187))
 
(94,216))
 
(39,781))
 
(23,592))
 
5,225

F-147
 
 

 
Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)


36.
Related party transactions (Continued)

The following is a summary of the balances with related parties for the year ended June 30, 2013:

Related party
 
Description of
transaction
 
Investments in financial assets non-current
 
Investments in financial assets current
 
Trade and other receivables current
 
Trade and other payables non-current
 
Trade and other payables current
 
Borrowings non-current
 
Borrowings current
Direct parent company
                               
IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad
 
Reimbursement of expenses
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
(2,515))
 
-
 
-
Anónima (IRSA)
 
Non-Convertible Notes
 
19,128
 
1,205
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
   
Corporate services
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
(2,257))
 
-
 
-
   
Equity incentive plan
 
-
 
-
 
72
 
-
 
(63))
 
-
 
-
   
Management collections
 
-
 
-
 
313
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
   
Borrowings                                
 
-
 
-
 
64,533
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Total direct parent company
     
19,128
 
1,205
 
64,918
 
-
 
(4,835))
 
-
 
-
                                 
Direct parent company of IRSA
                         
-
 
-
Cresud S.A.C.I.F. y A.
 
Reimbursement of expenses
 
-
 
-
 
7
 
-
 
(10,432))
 
-
 
-
   
Corporate services
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
(25,424))
 
-
 
-
   
Equity incentive plan
 
-
 
-
 
538
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
   
Non-Convertible Notes
 
14,000
 
16,655
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Total direct parent company of IRSA
     
14,000
 
16,655
 
545
 
-
 
(35,856))
 
-
 
-
                                 
Associates of APSA
                               
Tarshop S.A.
 
Reimbursement of expenses
 
-
 
-
 
1,751
 
-
 
(1))
 
-
 
-
Total associates of APSA
     
-
 
-
 
1,751
 
-
 
(1))
 
-
 
-
                                 
Joint ventures of APSA
                               
Nuevo Puerto Santa Fe S.A.
 
Reimbursement of expenses
 
-
 
-
 
272
 
-
 
(141))
 
-
 
-
   
Leases’ collections
 
-
 
-
 
12
 
-
 
(13))
 
-
 
-
   
Leases and/or rights of spaces’ use
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
(248))
 
-
 
-
   
Management fees
 
-
 
-
 
629
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Quality Invest S.A.
 
Reimbursement of expenses
 
-
 
-
 
51
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
   
Management fees
 
-
 
-
 
46
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
   
Borrowings                                
 
-
 
-
 
500
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Total joint ventures of APSA
     
-
 
-
 
1,510
 
-
 
(402))
 
-
 
-
                                 
Subsidiaries of IRSA
                               
Llao Llao Resorts S.A.
 
Hotel services                                
 
-
 
-
 
846
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Nuevas Fronteras S.A.
 
Reimbursement of expenses
 
-
 
-
 
28
 
-
 
(63))
 
-
 
-
Solares de Santa María S.A.
 
Reimbursement of expenses
 
-
 
-
 
5
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Puerto Retiro S.A.
 
Reimbursement of expenses
 
-
 
-
 
2
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Baicom Networks S.A.
 
Reimbursement of expenses
 
-
 
-
 
2
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
IRSA International LLC
 
Reimbursement of expenses
 
-
 
-
 
67
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Canteras Natal Crespo S.A.
 
Reimbursement of expenses
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
E-Commerce Latina S.A.
 
Reimbursement of expenses
 
-
 
-
 
1
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Total subsidiaries of IRSA
     
-
 
-
 
951
 
-
 
(63))
 
-
 
-

F-148
 
 

 
Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



36.
Related party transactions (Continued)

Related party
 
Description of
transaction
 
Investments in financial assets non-current
 
Investments in financial assets current
 
Trade and other receivables current
 
Trade and other payables non-current
 
Trade and other payables current
 
Borrowings non-current
 
Borrowings current
Subsidiaries of Cresud
                               
Futuros y Opciones.Com S.A.
 
Reimbursement of expenses
 
-
 
-
 
36
 
-
 
(6))
 
-
 
-
FyO Trading S.A.
 
Reimbursement of expenses
 
-
 
-
 
9
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Total subsidiaries of Cresud
     
-
 
-
 
45
 
-
 
(6))
 
-
 
-
                                 
Associates of IRSA
                         
-
 
-
Banco Hipotecario S.A.
 
Reimbursement of expenses
 
-
 
-
 
299
 
-
 
(281))
 
-
 
-
   
Leases and/or rights of spaces’ use
 
-
 
-
 
10
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
   
Non-Convertible Notes
 
-
 
5,136
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
   
Mortgage bonds                                
 
-
 
540
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
   
Borrowings                                
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
(35,557))
 
(9,738))
Total associates of IRSA
     
-
 
5,676
 
309
 
-
 
(281))
 
(35,557))
 
(9,738))
                                 
Joint ventures of IRSA
                         
-
 
-
Cyrsa S.A.
 
Reimbursement of expenses
 
-
 
-
 
84
 
-
 
(59))
 
-
 
-
Total Joint ventures of IRSA
     
-
 
-
 
84
 
-
 
(59))
 
-
 
-
                                 
Other Related parties
                               
Boulevard Norte S.A.
 
Reimbursement of expenses
 
-
 
-
 
29
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Consultores Asset Management S.A. (CAMSA)
 
Reimbursement of expenses
 
-
 
-
 
88
 
-
 
(5))
 
-
 
-
Estudio Zang, Bergel & Viñes
 
Legal services                                
 
-
 
-
 
10
 
-
 
(437))
 
-
 
-
   
Fees                                
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
(182))
       
   
Advances                                
 
-
 
-
 
3
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Fundación Museo de los Niños
 
Reimbursement of expenses
 
-
 
-
 
133
 
-
 
(11))
 
-
 
-
   
Leases and/or rights of spaces’ use
 
-
 
-
 
902
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Fundación IRSA
 
Reimbursement of expenses
 
-
 
-
 
13
 
-
 
(1))
 
-
 
-
Inversiones Financieras del Sur
 
Reimbursement of expenses
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
(3))
 
-
 
-
Total other related parties
     
-
 
-
 
1,178
 
-
 
(639))
 
-
 
-
                                 
Directors
                         
-
 
-
Directors
 
Fees                                
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
(11,754))
 
-
 
-
   
Guarantee deposits
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
(12))
 
(69))
 
-
 
-
Total directors
     
-
 
-
 
-
 
(12))
 
(11,823))
 
-
 
-
Total
     
33,128
 
23,536
 
71,291
 
(12))
 
(53,965))
 
(35,557))
 
(9,738))

F-149
 
 

 
Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



36.           Related party transactions (Continued)

The following is a summary of activity with related parties for the year ended June 30, 2014:



Related party
 
Corporate services
   
Fees
   
Financial operations
   
Donations
 
Leases and/or rights of use
 
Letting fees
   
General and administrative expenses
 
Direct parent company
                                     
IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
    -       -       14,128       -         (19)       (10)  
Total direct parent company
    -       -       14,128       -         (19)       (10)  
                                                   
Direct parent company of IRSA
                                                 
Cresud S.A.CI.F. y A.
    (67,408)       -       6,251       -         -       -  
Total direct parent company of IRSA
    (67,408)       -       6,251       -         -       -  
                                                   
Associates of APSA
                                                 
Tarshop S.A.
    -       (239)       -       -         165       -  
Total associates of APSA
    -       (239)       -       -         165       -  
                                                   
Other related parties
                                                 
Estudio Zang, Bergel & Viñes
    -       (2,216)       -       -         -       -  
Fundación IRSA
    -       -       -       (3,241)         -       -  
Hamonet S.A.
    -       -       -       -         -       -  
Isaac Elsztain e Hijos S.A.
    -       -       -       -         -       -  
Total other related parties
    -       (2,216)       -       (3,241)         -       -  
                                                   
Directors
                                                 
Directors
    -       (54,354)       -       -         -       -  
Senior Management
    -       (7,915)       -       -         -       -  
Total directors
    -       (62,269)       -       -         -       -  
                                                   
Joint ventures of APSA
                                                 
Quality Invest S.A.
    -       216       -       -         -       -  
Nuevo Puerto Santa Fe S.A.
    -       1,124       (21)       -         -       -  
Entrenimiento Universal S.A.
    -       -       6       -         -       -  
Total Joint ventures of APSA
    -       1,340       (15)       -         -       -  
                                                   
Associates of IRSA
                                                 
Banco Hipotecario S.A.
    -       -       26,453       -         133       -  
Total associates of IRSA
    -       -       26,453       -         133       -  





F-150
 
 

 
Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



36.           Related party transactions (Continued)

 
Related party
 
Corporate services
   
Fees
   
Financial operations
   
Donations
   
Leases and/or rights of use
   
Letting fees
   
General and administrative expenses
 
Subsidiaries of Cresud
                                     
Sociedad Anónima Carnes Pampeanas S.A.(formerly EAASA)
    -       -       134       -       -       -       -  
Total subsidiaries of Cresud
    -       -       134       -       -       -       -  
                                                         
Subsidiaries of IRSA
                                                 
Tyrus S.A.
    -       -       225       -       -       -       -  
Subsidiaries of IRSA
    -       -       225       -       -       -       -  
Total
    (67,408)       (63,384)       47,176       (3,241)       (4,542)       279       (10)  



F-151
 
 

 
Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)


36.           Related party transactions (Continued)

The following is a summary of activity with related parties for the year ended June 30, 2013:

Related party
 
Corporate services
 
Fees
 
Financial operations
 
Donations
 
Leases and/or rights of use
Direct parent company
                   
IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
 
-
 
-
 
(22,411)
 
-
 
(5,106)
Total direct parent company
 
-
 
-
 
(22,411)
 
-
 
(5,106)
                     
Direct parent company of IRSA
                   
Cresud S.A.CI.F. y A.
 
(65,247)
 
-
 
6,998
 
-
 
-
Total direct parent company of IRSA
 
(65,247)
 
-
 
6,998
 
-
 
-
                     
Associates of APSA
                   
Tarshop S.A.
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
2,605
Total associates of APSA
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
2,605
                     
Other related parties
                   
Estudio Zang, Bergel & Viñes
 
-
 
(1,698)
 
-
 
-
 
-
Fundación IRSA
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
(1,420)
 
-
Hamonet S.A.
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
(80)
Isaac Elsztain e Hijos S.A.
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
(186)
Total other related parties
 
-
 
(1,698)
 
-
 
(1,420)
 
(266)
                     
Directors
                   
Directors
 
-
 
(43,034)
 
-
 
-
 
-
Senior Management
 
-
 
(4,343)
 
-
 
-
 
-
Total directors
 
-
 
(47,377)
 
-
 
-
 
-
                     
Joint ventures of APSA
                   
Quality Invest S.A.
 
-
 
216
 
28
 
-
 
-
Nuevo Puerto Santa Fe S.A.
 
-
 
888
 
-
 
-
 
(111)
Total joint ventures of APSA
 
-
 
1,104
 
28
 
-
 
(111)
                     
Associates of IRSA
                   
Banco Hipotecario S.A.
 
-
 
-
 
(1,377)
 
-
 
453
Total associates of IRSA
 
-
 
-
 
(1,377)
 
-
 
453
Total
 
(65,247)
 
(47,971)
 
(16,762)
 
(1,420)
 
(2,425))


F-152
 
 

 
Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)


36.           Related party transactions (Continued)

The following is a summary of activity with related parties for the year ended June 30, 2012:

Related party
 
Leases and/or rights of use
 
Financial operations
 
Fees
 
Donations
 
Corporate services
Direct parent company
                   
IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
 
(6,279)
 
(13,648)
 
-
 
-
 
-
Total direct parent company
 
(6,279)
 
(13,648)
 
-
 
-
 
-
                     
Direct parent company of IRSA
                   
Cresud S.A.CI.F. y A.
 
-
 
906
 
-
 
-
 
(47,969)
Total direct parent company of IRSA
 
-
 
906
 
-
 
-
 
(47,969)
                     
Associates of APSA
                   
Tarshop S.A.
 
2,998
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Total associates of APSA
 
2,998
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
                     
Other related parties
                   
Estudio Zang, Bergel & Viñes
 
-
 
-
 
(2,631)
 
-
 
-
Fundación IRSA
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
(737)
 
-
Inversiones Financieras del Sur
 
-
 
125
 
-
 
-
 
-
Hamonet S.A.
 
(107)
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Isaac Elsztain e Hijos S.A.
 
(163)
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Total other related parties
 
(270)
 
125
 
(2,631)
 
(737)
 
-
                     
Directors
                   
Directors
 
-
 
(1)
 
(36,024)
 
-
 
-
Total directors
 
-
 
(1)
 
(36,024)
 
-
 
-
                     
Joint ventures of APSA
                   
Quality Invest S.A.
 
-
 
-
 
(18)
 
-
 
-
Nuevo Puerto Santa Fe S.A.
 
-
 
-
 
(226)
 
-
 
-
Total joint ventures of APSA
 
-
 
-
 
(244)
 
-
 
-
                     
Associates of IRSA
                   
Banco Hipotecario S.A.
 
247
 
59
 
-
 
-
 
-
Total associates of IRSA
 
247
 
59
 
-
 
-
 
-
Total
 
(3,304)
 
(12,559)
 
(38,899)
 
(737)
 
(47,969)

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



37. 
CNV General Resolution No. 622

As required by Section 1°, Chapter III, Title IV of CNV General Resolution No. 622, below there is a detail of the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements that disclosure the information required by the Resolution in Exhibits.

Exhibit A - Property, plant and equipment
Note 10 - Investment properties
 
Note 11 - Property, plant and equipment
Exhibit B - Intangible assets
Note 13 - Intangible assets
Exhibit C - Equity investments
Note 8 - Interest in joint ventures
 
Note 9 - Interest in associates
Exhibit D - Other investments
Note 15 - Financial instruments by category
 
Note 17 - Investments in financial assets
 
Note 19 - Cash and cash equivalents information.
Exhibit E – Provisions
Note 16 - Trade and other receivables
 
Note 22 – Provisions
Exhibit F – Cost of sales and services provided
Note12 – Trading properties
 
Note 30 – Costs
Exhibit G - Foreign currency assets and liabilities
Note 38 - Foreign currency assets and liabilities



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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



38.  
Foreign currency assets and liabilities

Book amounts of foreign currency assets and liabilities are as follows:

Items (*)
 
Amount of foreign currency (1)
   
Prevailing exchange rate (2)
   
Total as of 06.30.14
   
Amount
of foreign currency
   
Prevailing exchange rate (2)
   
Total as of 06.30.13
 
Asset
                                   
Trade and other receivables
                                   
Uruguayan Pesos
    3       0.3627       1       76       0.26219       20  
US Dollar
    47,460       8.033       381,250       15,248       5.348       81,547  
Euros
    2       10.9908       26       3       6.949       20  
Total Trade and other receivables
                    381,277                       81,587  
Investments in financial assets
                                               
US Dollar
    13,745       8.033       110,413       2,015       5.348       10,774  
Total investments in financial assets
                    110,413                       10,774  
Cash and cash equivalents
                                               
Uruguayan Pesos
    3       0.3627       1       4       0.26219       1  
US Dollar
    8,864       8.033       71,206       5,382       5.348       28,781  
Pounds
    2       13.7364       21       1       8.08       12  
Euros
    14       10.9908       149       13       6.949       91  
Total cash and cash equivalents
                    71,377                       28,885  
Total Assets as of 06.30.14
                    563,067                       -  
Total Assets as of 06.30.13
                    -                       121,246  
Liabilities
                                               
Trade and other payables
                                               
Uruguayan Pesos
    3       0.3815       1                          
US Dollar
    1,691       8.133       13,750       5,860       5.388       31,572  
Euros
    -       -       -       6       7.0146       41  
Total trade and other payables
                    13,751                       31,613  
Borrowings
                                               
US Dollar
    120,246       8.133       977,963       123,102       5.388       663,271  
Total borrowings
                    977,963                       663,271  
Provisions
                                               
US Dollar
    200       8.133       1,627       -       -       -  
Total Provisions
                    1,627                       -  
Total Liabilities as of 06.30.14
                    993,341                       -  
Total Liabilities as of 06.30.13
                    -                       694,884  

 
(*)
The Company uses some complementary financial instruments with the purpose of reducing its expose to exchange rate movements. See Note 18.
(1)  
Considering foreign currencies those that differ from each one of the Group´s companies´ functional currency at each year-end.
(2)  
Exchange rate as of June 30, 2014 and 2013 according to Nación Argentina´s Bank.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



39.  
Barters transactions

The Group generally enters into barter transactions with third-party developers in the ordinary course of business. By virtue of these transactions, the Group generally exchanges undeveloped plots of land for units to be constructed and received in the future. Following is a description of pending transactions that have not yet been perfected by the third parties as of June 30, 2014:

Beruti

On October 13, 2010, the Group and TGLT, entered into an agreement to barter a plot of land located at Beruti 3351/59 in the city of Buenos Aires for cash and future residential apartments to be constructed by TGLT on the mentioned land. The transaction, which was subject to certain precedent conditions including the completion by TGLT of its initial public offering, was agreed upon at USD 18.8 million. TGLT plans to construct an apartment building with residential and commercial parking space. In consideration, TGLT will transfer to APSA (i) a number of apartments to be determined representing 17.33% of total square meters of residential space; (ii) a number of parking spaces to be determined representing 15.82% of total square meters of parking space; (iii) all spaces reserved for commercial parking in the future building and (iv) the amount of USD 10.7 million payable upon delivering the deeds of title on the land. TGLT completed its initial public offering in the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange on October 29, 2010 and therefore the precedent condition for the transaction was fulfilled on that date. TGLT paid the mentioned USD 10.7 million on November 5, 2010. On December 16, 2010, the title deed to the Beruti plot of land was executed.  To secure performance of obligations assumed by TGLT under the deed of sale, a mortgage was granted in favor of APSA.

An association named Asociación Amigos Alto Palermo presented an injunction requesting that the construction is prohibited and obtained a suspension interim measure for this purpose. Later, the Court of Appels from the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires ordered the lifting of such interim measure. Currently, the “amparo” (judicial action for the protection of constitutional rights) is going through the trial stage, and no decision has been made on the merits of the case.

Rosario

The Group subscribed with Condominios del Alto S.A. a barter contract in connection with an own plot of land, plot 2 H, located in the City of Rosario, Province of Santa Fe for a total amount of USD 2.3 million. On November 27, 2008 the Group and Condominios del Alto S.A. subscribed the deed.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)



 39.
Barter transactions (Continued)

As partial consideration for such barter, Condominios del Alto S.A. agreed to transfer the full property, possession and dominium in favor of the Group of the following future real estate:, (i) 42 functional housing units (apartments), which represent and will further represent jointly 22% of the own covered square meters of housing (apartments) of the building that Condominios del Alto S.A. will construct in the plot; and (ii) 47 parking spaces, which represent and will further represent jointly 22% of the own covered square meters of parking spaces in the mentioned building.

On April 14, 2011, the Group and Condominios del Alto S.A. subscribed a supplementary deed specifically determining the units committed for bartering that will be transferred to the Company and the ownership title to 45 parking spaces and 5 storage spaces.

As a consequence of the co-bartering parties having fulfilled the obligations  assumed with ADIF, the Argentine National State has determined (through Resolution Nº 31-ADIF-P-2013) that compliance with the charge regarding the lot 2 H has been verified upon reaching the minimum investment fixed for the cited lot, in conformity with Provision ONABE Nº 07/2009 and Resolution Nº 65-ADIF-P-2010, and has proceeded to release APSA and Condominios del Alto S.A. from any obligations as to ADIF with respect to the lot 2 H.

Furthermore, on May 17, 2013, the property was reported as condominium property, and on November 14, 2013 payment of the consideration has been notarized in a public deed executed in favor of APSA.

 
40.
CNV General Ruling No.  629/14 – Storage of documentation

On August 14, 2014, the Argentine Securities Exchange Commission (CNV) issued General Ruling N° 629 whereby it introduced amendments to rules related to storage and conservation of corporate books, accounting books and commercial documentation. In this sense, it should be noted that the Group has entrusted the storage of certain non-sensitive and old information to the following providers:

Documentation storage provider
 
Location
Iron Mountain Argentina S.A.
 
Av. Amancio Alcorta 2482, C.A.B.A.
Iron Mountain Argentina S.A.
 
Pedro de Mendoza 2143, C.A.B.A.
Iron Mountain Argentina S.A.
 
Saraza 6135, C.A.B.A.
Iron Mountain Argentina S.A.
 
Azara 1245, C.A.B.A. (i)
Iron Mountain Argentina S.A.
 
Polígono Industrial Spegazzini, Au. Ezeiza-Cañuelas KM 45
(i)     On February 5, 2014 there was a widely known fire in Iron Mountain’s warehouse. To the date of these financial statements, the Group is waiting for the company that experienced the fire to report whether the documentation submitted has been actually affected by the fire and its condition after the accident. Nevertheless, based on the internal review carried out by the Group, duly reported to the Argentine Securities Exchange Commission on February 12, 2014, the information kept at the Iron Mountain warehouse that were on fire do not appear to be sensitive or capable of affecting normal business operations.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands of Argentine Pesos, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)


 
40.
CNV General Ruling No.  629/14 – Storage of documentation (Continued)

It is further noted that a detailed list of all documentation held in custody by providers, as well as documentation required in section 5 a.3) of section I, Chapter V, Title II of the RULES (2013 as amended) are available at the registered office.

 
41.
Subsequent events

On July 18, 2014, the Group –through Torodur S.A.- has increased its interest in Avenida Inc. by exercising the warrant mentioned in note 3. As a result, our shareholding has increased to 6,172,840 shares. Simultaneously, a new investor acquired a 35.12% interest in the company in an amount of Ps. 120.9 million (USD 15 million); hence, our interest in Avenida Inc. is now 23.01%.

Later, during August 2014, APSA through Torodur S.A. has sold 1,430,000 shares representing a 5% equity interest in Avenida Inc. in an amount of Ps.18.9 million (USD 2.3 million). As a result, the indirect share of Apsa in Avenida Inc. on the consolidated balance sheet date was reduced to 17.68% of the capital stock.

Notice of General Regular and Special Shareholders´ Meeting of Alto Palermo S.A.

On October 1, 2014, the board of directors of Alto Palermo S.A. called a Regular General Shareholders´ Meeting to be held on October 31, 2014 and informed on some of the items to be transacted thereat, namely:

a.  
Payment of a dividend in cash for the fiscal year up to an amount of Ps. 138.7 million.
 
b.  
Update to the report on the Incentive Plan for the officers of the company as approved and ratified by the meetings held in 2009/2010/2011/2012 and 2013.
 
c.  
The merger with Conil S.A. and the previous merger commitment and other documents.
 
d.  
Update to the report on the Shared Services Agreement.
 




 
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