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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 6-K
 
 
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the month of August, 2015
 
EMPRESA DISTRIBUIDORA Y COMERCIALIZADORA NORTE S.A. (EDENOR)
(DISTRIBUTION AND MARKETING COMPANY OF THE NORTH )
 
(Translation of Registrant's Name Into English)
 
Argentina
 
(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
 
Av. del Libertador 6363,
12th Floor,
City of Buenos Aires (A1428ARG),
Tel: 54-11-4346-5000
 
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)
 
Form 20-F  X     Form 40-F        

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

Yes          No  X  

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EDENOR S.A.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2015 AND FOR THE SIX AND THREE-MONTH PERIOD

ENDED JUNE 30, 2015

PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

CONTENTS

 

Glossary of Terms

1

Legal Information

2

Statement of Financial Position

3

Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

5

Statement of Changes in Equity

6

Statement of Cash Flows

7

Notes to the Financial Statements

 

Note 1. General information

9

Note 2. Regulatory framework

11

Note 3. Basis of preparation

13

Note 4. Accounting policies

14

Note 5. Financial risk management

14

Note 6. Critical accounting estimates and judgments

16

Note 7. Contingencies and lawsuits

18

Note 8. Property, plant and equipment

20

Note 9. Other receivables

22

Note 10. Trade receivables

23

Note 11. Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

23

Note 12. Cash and cash equivalents

24

Note 13. Share capital and additional paid-in capital

24

Note 14. Trade payables

24

Note 15. Other payables

25

Note 16. Borrowings

25

Note 17. Salaries and social security taxes payable

26

Note 18. Income tax and tax on minimum presumed income/Deferred tax

26

Note 19. Tax liabilities

27

Note 20. Provisions

28

Note 21. Revenue from sales

28

Note 22. Expenses by nature

29

Note 23 Net financial income (expense)

30

Note 24 Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share

30

Note 25 Related-party transactions

31

Report on Review of Condensed Interim Financial Statements

 

Supervisory Committee’s Report

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

Glossary of Terms

 

 

The following definitions, which are not technical ones, will help readers understand some of the terms used in the text of the notes to the Company’s Financial Statements.

 

 

Terms

Definitions

EDENOR S.A

Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte S.A.

EDESUR S.A

Empresa Distribuidora Sur S.A.

EASA

Electricidad Argentina S.A.

RTI

Tariff Structure Review

SE

Energy Secretariat

FOCEDE

Fund for Electric Power Distribution Expansion and Consolidation Works

PUREE

Program for the Rational Use of Electric Power

CAMMESA

Compañía Administradora del Mercado Mayorista Eléctrico

(the company in charge of the regulation and operation of the wholesale electricity market)

SIESA

Salta Inversiones Eléctricas S.A.

SEGBA S.A.

Servicios Eléctricos del Gran Buenos Aires S.A.

MMC

Cost Monitoring Mechanism

MEM

Wholesale Electricity Market

ENRE

National Regulatory Authority for the Distribution of Electricity

LVFVD

Sale Settlements with Maturity Dates to be Determined

IAS

International Accounting Standards

IFRS

International Financial Reporting Standards

IFRIC

International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee

TERI

Study, Review and Inspection of Works in Public Spaces Fees

FOTAE

Trust for the Management of Electricity Power Transmission Works

CYCSA

Comunicaciones y Consumos S.A.

PYSSA

Préstamos y Servicios S.A.

SACME

S.A. Centro de Movimiento de Energía

CNV

National Securities Commission

 

 

 

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Legal Information

 

 

Corporate name: Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte S.A.

Legal address: 6363 Del Libertador Ave., City of Buenos Aires

 

Main business: Distribution and sale of electricity in the area and under the terms of the concession agreement by which this public service is regulated.

 

Date of registration with the Public Registry of Commerce:

-          of the Articles of Incorporation: August 3, 1992

-          of the last amendment to the By-laws: May 28, 2007

 

Term of the Corporation: August 3, 2087

 

Registration number with the “Inspección General de Justicia” (the Argentine governmental regulatory agency of corporations): 1,559,940

 

Parent company: EASA

 

Legal address: 3302 Ortiz de Ocampo, Building 4, City of Buenos Aires

 

Main business of the parent company:  Investment in Edenor S.A.’s Class “A” shares and rendering of technical advisory, management, sales, technology transfer and other services related to the distribution of electricity.

 

Interest held by the parent company in capital stock and votes: 51.54%

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

AS OF JUNE 30, 2015

 

(amounts stated in pesos)

 

 

Class of shares

 

Subscribed and paid-in
(See Note 13)

Common, book-entry shares, face value 1 and 1 vote per share

   

Class A

 

462,292,111

Class B (1)

 

442,210,385

Class C

 

1,952,604

   

906,455,100

 

(1)            Includes 9,412,500 treasury shares as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

 

 

 

2


 

 

 

 

Edenor S.A.

Condensed Interim Statement of Financial Position

as of June 30, 2015 presented in comparative form

(Stated in thousands of pesos)

 

 

 

 

Note

 

06.30.15

 

12.31.14

ASSETS

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

   

 

Non-current assets

 

 

   

 

Property, plant and equipment

8

 

7,340,378

 

6,652,482

Financial assets at amortized cost

 

 

39,770

 

-

Interest in joint ventures

 

 

434

 

432

Deferred tax asset

18

 

59,416

 

87,167

Other receivables

9

 

251,871

 

249,235

Total non-current assets

 

 

7,691,869

 

6,989,316

 

 

 

   

 

Current assets

 

 

   

 

Inventories

 

 

84,821

 

73,970

Other receivables

9

 

781,478

 

250,307

Trade receivables

10

 

946,536

 

882,949

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

11

 

1,136,737

 

254,447

Financial assets at amortized cost

 

 

903

 

-

Cash and cash equivalents

12

 

107,134

 

179,080

Total current assets

 

 

3,057,609

 

1,640,753

TOTAL ASSETS

 

 

10,749,478

 

8,630,069

 

 

 

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Edenor S.A.

Condensed Interim Statement of Financial Position

as of June 30, 2015 presented in comparative form (Continued)

(Stated in thousands of pesos)

 

 

 

Note

 

06.30.15

 

12.31.14

EQUITY

 

 

   

 

Share capital

13

 

897,043

 

897,043

Adjustment to share capital

 

 

397,716

 

397,716

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

3,452

 

3,452

Treasury stock

13

 

9,412

 

9,412

Adjustment to treasury stock

 

 

10,347

 

10,347

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

(39,862)

 

(39,862)

Accumulated losses

 

 

(168,364)

 

(893,107)

TOTAL EQUITY

 

 

1,109,744

 

385,001

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

   

 

LIABILITIES

 

 

   

 

Non-current liabilities

 

 

   

 

Trade payables

14

 

215,556

 

231,105

Other payables

15

 

2,205,127

 

1,644,587

Borrowings

16

 

1,702,988

 

1,598,442

Deferred revenue

 

 

127,022

 

109,089

Salaries and social security payable

17

 

75,118

 

62,858

Benefit plans

 

 

170,635

 

150,355

Tax liabilities

19

 

2,543

 

3,164

Provisions

20

 

127,684

 

112,095

Total non-current liabilities

 

 

4,626,673

 

3,911,695

Current liabilities

 

 

   

 

Trade payables

14

 

3,622,674

 

3,299,891

Other payables

15

 

105,571

 

187,096

Borrowings

16

 

35,815

 

33,961

Derivative financial instruments

 

 

-

 

5,895

Deferred revenue

 

 

764

 

764

Salaries and social security payable

17

 

612,354

 

610,649

Benefit plans

 

 

19,738

 

10,566

Tax liabilities

19

 

582,486

 

160,483

Provisions

20

 

33,659

 

24,068

Total current liabilities

 

 

5,013,061

 

4,333,373

TOTAL LIABILITIES

 

 

9,639,734

 

8,245,068

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

 

 

10,749,478

 

8,630,069

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Financial Statements.

 

 

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Edenor S.A.

Condensed Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

for the six-month period ended June 30, 2015

 presented in comparative form

(Stated in thousands of pesos)

 

 

     

Six months at

 

Three months at

 

Note

 

06.30.15

 

06.30.14

 

06.30.15

 

06.30.14

Revenue

21

 

1,868,010

 

1,753,215

 

899,395

 

852,650

Electric power purchases

   

(1,000,064)

 

(908,881)

 

(477,087)

 

(469,187)

Subtotal

   

867,946

 

844,334

 

422,308

 

383,463

Transmission and distribution expenses

22

 

(1,527,088)

 

(1,315,015)

 

(822,499)

 

(725,235)

Gross loss

   

(659,142)

 

(470,681)

 

(400,191)

 

(341,772)

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling expenses

22

 

(366,372)

 

(279,843)

 

(195,160)

 

(146,933)

Administrative expenses

22

 

(306,533)

 

(197,297)

 

(169,589)

 

(109,123)

Other operating expense, net

   

(112,448)

 

(92,351)

 

(74,901)

 

(64,311)

Gain from interest in joint ventures

   

2

 

7

 

2

 

7

Income from non-reimbursable customer
contributions

   

382

 

382

 

191

 

191

Operating loss before higer costs recognition and SE Resolution 32/15

   

(1,444,111)

 

(1,039,783)

 

(839,648)

 

(661,941)

Income recognition on account of the RTI - SE Resolution 32/15

2

 

2,388,652

 

-

 

1,054,775

 

-

Higher cost recognition – SE Resolution 250/13 and subsequent Notes

2

 

186,596

 

735,534

 

-

 

735,534

Operating profit (loss)

   

1,131,137

 

(304,249)

 

215,127

 

73,593

                   

Financial income

23

 

37,633

 

148,281

 

19,545

 

127,939

Financial expenses

23

 

37,896

 

(341,776)

 

218,279

 

(194,748)

Other financial results

23

 

(26,549)

 

(265,996)

 

4,264

 

(18,473)

Net financial expense

   

48,980

 

(459,491)

 

242,088

 

(85,282)

Profit (Loss) before taxes

   

1,180,117

 

(763,740)

 

457,215

 

(11,689)

 

                 

Income tax

18

 

(455,374)

 

40,939

 

(202,358)

 

27,451

Profit (Loss) for the period

   

724,743

 

(722,801)

 

254,857

 

15,762

 

                 
                   

Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share:

                 

Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share

24

 

0.81

 

(0.81)

 

0.29

 

0.01

                   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Financial Statements.

 

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Edenor S.A.

Condensed Interim Statement of Changes in Equity

for the six-month period ended June 30, 2015

presented in comparative form

(Stated in thousands of pesos)

 

 

 

 

Share capital

 

Adjustment to share capital

 

Treasury stock

 

Adjust- ment to treasury stock

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

Other comprehen- sive loss

 

Accumulated deficit

 

Total equity

Balance at December 31, 2013

897,043

 

397,716

 

9,412

 

10,347

 

3,452

 

(28,277)

 

(113,391)

 

1,176,302

                               

Loss for the six-month period

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(722,801)

 

(722,801)

Balance at June 30, 2014

897,043

 

397,716

 

9,412

 

10,347

 

3,452

 

(28,277)

 

(836,192)

 

453,501

 

                             

Loss for the six-month complementary period

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(56,915)

 

(56,915)

Other comprehensive loss for the year

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(11,585)

 

-

 

(11,585)

Balance at December 31, 2014

897,043

 

397,716

 

9,412

 

10,347

 

3,452

 

(39,862)

 

(893,107)

 

385,001

 

                             

Profit for the six-month period

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

724,743

 

724,743

Balance at June 30, 2015

897,043

 

397,716

 

9,412

 

10,347

 

3,452

 

(39,862)

 

(168,364)

 

1,109,744

                               

 

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Financial Statements.

 

 

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Edenor S.A.

Condensed Interim Statement of Cash Flows

for the six-month period ended June 30, 2015

presented in comparative form

(Stated in thousands of pesos)

 

 

 

Note

 

06.30.15

 

06.30.14

Cash flows from operating activities

         

Profit (Loss) for the period

   

724,743

 

(722,801)

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) profit to net cash flows from operating activities:

         

Depreciation of property, plants and equipments

22

 

132,027

 

113,756

Loss on disposals of property, plants and equipments

   

1,275

 

291

Net accrued interest

   

(89,605)

 

189,474

Exchange differences

23

 

105,903

 

347,295

Income tax

18

 

455,374

 

(40,939)

Allowance for the impairment of trade and other receivables, net of recovery

   

(7,031)

 

118

Adjustment to present value of receivables

23

 

(5,244)

 

(3,731)

Provision for contingencies

   

37,349

 

47,172

Other expenses - FOCEDE

   

25,910

 

-

Changes in fair value of financial assets

23

 

(78,263)

 

(39,354)

Accrual of benefit plans

   

42,498

 

18,035

Higher cost recognition – SE Resolution 250/13 and subsequent Notes

2

 

(186,596)

 

(735,534)

Income recognition on account of the RTI - SE Resolution 32/15

2

 

(447,438)

 

-

Net gain from the repurchase of Corporate Bonds

23

 

-

 

(44,474)

Income from non-reimbursable customer contributions

   

(382)

 

(382)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

         

Increase in trade receivables

   

(21,341)

 

(29,823)

Increase in other receivables

   

(531,782)

 

(27,868)

Increase in inventories

   

(10,850)

 

(30,381)

Increase (decrease) in deferred revenue

   

18,315

 

-

Decrease in trade payables

   

235,633

 

835,589

Decrease in salaries and social security payable

   

13,965

 

37,587

Decrease in benefit plans

   

(13,047)

 

(4,439)

(Decrease) Increase in tax liabilities

   

(7,747)

 

(8,536)

Increase in other payables

   

(26,636)

 

76,868

Funds obtained from the program for the rational use of electric power (PUREE) (SE Resolution No. 1037/07)

   

25,613

 

224,733

Net decrease in provisions

   

(12,170)

 

(8,312)

Subtotal before variations of debts with Cammesa

   

380,471

 

194,337

Increase in account payable and mutuum with Cammesa

   

1,108,096

 

433,463

Net cash flows generated by operating activities

   

1,488,567

 

627,800

 

 

  

 

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Edenor S.A.

Condensed Interim Statement of Cash Flows

for the six-month period ended June 30, 2015

presented in comparative form (Continued)

(Stated in thousands of pesos)

 

 

 

Note

 

06.30.15

 

06.30.14

Cash flows from investing activities

         

Payment of property, plants and equipments

   

(630,048)

 

(636,491)

Net (payment for) collection of purchase / sale of financial assets at fair value

   

(849,692)

 

(7,971)

Collection of receivables from sale of subsidiaries - SIESA

   

4,272

 

2,976

Net cash flows used in investing activities

   

(1,475,468)

 

(641,486)

           

Cash flows from financing activities

         

Payment of principal on loans

   

-

 

(364)

Payment of interest on loans

   

(83,484)

 

(75,289)

Net cash flows used in financing activities

   

(83,484)

 

(75,653)

           

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents

   

(70,385)

 

(89,339)

           

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of year

12

 

179,080

 

243,473

Exchange differences in cash and cash equivalents

   

(1,561)

 

7,221

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents

   

(70,385)

 

(89,339)

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period

12

 

107,134

 

161,355

           
 

Nota

 

06.30.15

 

06.30.14

           

Supplemental cash flows information

         

Non-cash investing and financing activities

         

Financial costs capitalized in property, plants and equipments

8

 

(118,597)

 

(7,295)

Acquisitions of property, plant and equipment through increased trade payables

   

(72,553)

 

-

Decrease from offsetting of PUREE-related liability against receivables (SE Resolution 250/13, subsequent Notes and SE Resolution 32/15)

2

 

10,619

 

(168,426)

Decrease from offsetting of liability with CAMMESA for electricity purchases against receivables (SE Resolution 250/13, subsequent Notes and SE Resolution 32/15)

2

 

158,081

 

(1,038,047)

Decrease from offset of other liabilities with CAMMESA for loans for consumption (Mutuums) granted for higher salary costs (SE Resolution 32/15)

   

(447,438)

 

-

Decrease in financial assets at fair value from repurchase of Corporate Bonds

   

-

 

91,638

 

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Financial Statements.

 

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EDENOR S.A.

Notes to the Condensed Interim Financial Statements

as of June 30, 2015 presented in comparative form

 

 

1.                   General information

 

History and development of the Company

 

EDENOR S.A., or the Company, was organized on July 21, 1992 by Decree No. 714/92 in connection with the privatization and concession process of the distribution and sale of electric provided out by SEGBA S.A.

 

After an International Public Bidding, the Federal Government awarded 51% of the Company’s capital stock, in the form of Class "A" shares, to the successful bidder EASA, the parent company of Edenor S.A. The award and the transfer contract were approved on August 24, 1992 by Decree No. 1507/92 of the Federal Government.

 

On September 1, 1992, EASA took over the operations of EDENOR S.A.

 

The corporate purpose of EDENOR S.A. is to engage in the distribution and sale of electricity within the concession area. Furthermore, among other activities, the Company may subscribe or acquire shares of other electricity distribution companies, subject to the approval of the regulatory agency; assign the use of the grid to provide electricity transmission or other voice, data and image transmission services, and; render advisory, training, maintenance, consulting, and management services and supply know-how related to the distribution of electricity, both in Argentina and abroad. These activities may be conducted directly by EDENOR S.A. or through subsidiaries or related companies. In addition, the Company may act as trustee of trusts created under Argentine law.

 

 

The Company’s economic and financial situation

 

In fiscal years 2011, 2012 and 2014, the Company recorded negative operating and net results, and both its liquidity level and working capital, even in fiscal year 2013, were severely affected. This situation is due mainly to both the continuous increase of its operating costs that are necessary to maintain the level of service, and a delay in obtaining rate increases and/or a real recognition of higher costs (“MMC”), as stipulated in Section 4 of the Adjustment Agreement, including the review procedure in the event of deviations exceeding 5%.

 

In spite of the above, in general terms, quality in the electricity distribution service has been maintained and the constant year-on-year increase in the demand for electricity as part of  economic growth and the standard of living in recent years has also been met. Due to both the continuous increase recorded in the costs associated with the provision of the service and the need for additional investments to meet the increased demand, the Company has adopted a series of measures aimed at mitigating the negative effects of this situation on its financial structure, minimizing the impact on the sources of employment, the execution of the investment plan or providing essential operation and maintenance works that are necessary to maintain quality and safety in the provision of this public service in a satisfactory manner.

 

The Company has made a series of presentations before control agencies, regulatory authorities and courts in order to instrument the necessary mechanisms for an efficient and safe provision of the distribution service, the maintenance of the level of investments and compliance with the increased demand.

 

 

 

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EDENOR S.A.

Notes to the Condensed Interim Financial Statements

as of June 30, 2015 presented in comparative form (continued)

 

 

 

Although the partial recognition of higher costs (as stipulated in Section 4.2 of the Adjustment Agreement) for the period May 2007-January 2015, implemented by SE Resolution 250/13, SE Notes 6852/13, 4012/14, 486/14, 1136/14 and SE Resolution 32/15, represented a significant step towards the recovery of the Company’s economic and financial situation, the effects thereof did not allow for the absorption of either operating nor investment costs or for the payment of financial services.  However, the constant increase in the necessary operating costs to maintain service levels. and the delay in obtaining genuine rate increases will continue to deteriorate the Company’s operating results, which shows that this recognition has been insufficient to restore the balance that the economic and financial equation of the public service, object of the concession, requires.

 

In consequence, the Company permanently maintained in the last four fiscal years a working capital deficit, inasmuch as it had neither the necessary nor the adequate conditions to access the financial market to make up the deficit of both its operations and the investment plans necessary to maintain the quality of the service, object of the concession. As of June 30, 2015, the working capital deficit amounted to $1.9 billion. Thus, at the date of issuance of these financial statements, the signing of the payment plan agreement between the Company and CAMMESA for the amounts owed, as described in Note 2.a).e), is pending.

 

In view of the above, in 2014, the Company obtained from the Federal Government loan grants for consumption (mutuums) to thus afford specific obligations, such as: a) the salary increases granted to Company employees represented by the Sindicato de Luz y Fuerza (Electric Light and Power Labor Union) as from May 1, 2014 and other benefits, applicable also to those contractors whose employees are included in the collective bargaining agreements with the union, not currently in effect by Resolution 32 (Note 2.c); and b) the investment plan resulting from the temporary insufficiency of funds obtained from the fixed charges established by Resolution 347/12 and Resolution 32 (Note 2.c).

 

Additionally, on March 13, 2015, the Official Gazette published SE Resolution 32/15, issued by the Energy Secretariat (SE), which addresses the need for the adjustment of the economic and financial situation of distribution companies and considers urgent and temporary measures necessary that should be adopted to maintain the normal provision of the public service (Note 2.b). As a consequence of this Resolution, the Company had positive operating results in this area, which have been disclosed in the “Recognition of income on account of the RTI – SE Resolution 35/15” line item within the Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss).

 

Based on the cost increase estimates and financial projections made by the Company, and the measures of SE Resolution 32/15, the Board of Directors believes that financial resources will be available, at least during fiscal year 2015, to cover not only the operating costs and debt interest payments, but also part of the investment plans, if the payment plan to be defined with CAMMESA to settle the remaining debt with MEM conformsis met by the generation of a surplus cash flow. Compliance with the investment plans will depend on whether the assistance received until now under the Loan for consumptionMutuum Agreement continues.

 

Although these temporary measures help decrease the degree of uncertainty concerning the Company’s financial ability for the current fiscal year 2015, the Board of Directors believes that the sustainable recovery of the economic and financial equation of the public service, object of the concession, will fundamentally depend on the application of an RTI that considers permanent development of operating costs, that allows for the payment of the required investments to meet increasing demand with the quality levels stipulated in the Concession Agreement, and that makes it possible to have access to financing sources, cover the corresponding costs and, at the same time, generate a reasonable return on the investment.

 

The Company Board of Directors will continue to take steps before the regulatory authority aimed not only at monitoring the compliance with and effectiveness of the temporary measures adopted until now, but also obtaining compliance with the provisions of both the Adjustment Agreement and SE Resolution 32/15 concerning the performance of the RTI.

 

To date, the outcome of the RTI continues to be uncertain as to both its timing and final form.

 

 

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EDENOR S.A.

Notes to the Condensed Interim Financial Statements

as of June 30, 2015 presented in comparative form (continued)

 

 

 

Although the conditions of uncertainty existing in previous fiscal years have been mitigated, when compared to short-term projections of the temporary measures adopted by the Federal Government, there is no assurance that such measures will continue to be effective after this first year of application.  The effectiveness will depend on the increase of costs in subsequent periods and the availability of resources from the Federal Government to absorb them while, at the same time, continue with the assistance provided through the Mutuums Loans for Consumption,, until the RTI has been resolved in a satisfactory manner.

 

 

2.                  Regulatory framework

 

 

At the date of issuance of these condensed interim financial statements, there are no significant changes with respect to the situation reported by the Company as of December 31, 2014, except for the following:

 

 

a)           Resolution 32/15

 

At the date of issuance of these condensed interim financial statements, the changes with respect to the situation reported by the Company in the financial statements as of December 31, 2014, are as follow:

 

The SE issued SE Resolution 32/15, whereby it:

 

a)       Grants a temporary increase in income to Edenor effective as from February 1, 2015, and on account of the RTI, in order for the Company to cover expenses and afford the investments associated with the normal provision of the public service, object of the concession.

 

The additional income will be produced from the difference between the Theoretical electricity rate schedule included in the resolution and the electricity rate schedule currently applied to each customer category, according to the ENRE’s calculations, which are provided to the SE and CAMMESA on a monthly basis. These funds will be contributed by the Federal Government and transferred to the Company by CAMMESA.

 

b)     Establishes that, as from February 1, 2015, the funds relating to the PUREE to which SE Resolution 745/05 refers will be regarded as part of the Company’s income on account of the RTI and earmarked to cover the higher costs of the provision of the public service, object of the concession.

 

c)     Authorizes the Company to offset, until January 31, 2015, the PUREE-related debts against and up to the amount of the MMC established receivables, including interest, if any, for both concepts.

 

d)     Instructs CAMMESA to issue LVFVD in favor of the Company for the surplus, resulting from the offsetting process indicated in the preceding paragraph, and for the amounts owed by the Company under the Loans for consumption (Mutuums) granted for higher salary costs.

 

e)     Instructs CAMMESA to implement a payment plan to be defined with the Company, with the prior approval of the SE, for the settlement of the remaining balances in favor of the MEM.

 

f)      Establishes that the Company will neither distribute dividends nor use the income deriving from that which has been detailed in caption a) to repay loans to financial entities, restructure financial debts, acquire other companies, grant loans, or carry out other transactions that are not strictly related to the payment of its obligations with the MEM, the payment of salaries of the Company’s own or hired personnel or the making of payments to suppliers of goods and/or services related to the provision of the public service of electricity distribution.

 

 

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Notes to the Condensed Interim Financial Statements

as of June 30, 2015 presented in comparative form (continued)

 

 

 

g)     Establishes that the Company shall observe the provisions of clause 22.1 of the Adjustment Agreement and suspend any administrative claim and/or judicial action it may have brought against the Federal Government, the SE and/or the ENRE in relation to compliance with clause 4.2 of the Adjustment Agreement and the resolution.

 

 

The impacts of SE Resolution 32/2015 on the Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) are summarized below:

 

 

   

06.30.15

Other income

   

Additional increase from the difference between the electricity rate schedules (February-June/15) (1)

a)

1,650,346

Funds obtained from the program for the rational use of electric power (PUREE)

b)

290,868

Decrease in loans for consumption (Mutuums) granted for higher salary costs

d)

447,438

Higher cost recognition

 

186,596

Total other income

 

2,575,248

 

 

(1) As of June 30, 2015, the balance pending collection amounts to $ 353.1 million.

 

Additionally, and as established by the Energy Secretariat through SE Note No. 1208 dated June 29, 2015, the amounts owed to CAMMESA have been recalculated based on the new adopted criteria.  Thus on July 22, 2015, the newly owed amounts were agreed upon, and CAMMESA issued the LVFVD established in captions c) and d) and the documents supporting what had been agreed. The net result of this agreement generated a profit of $ 254.4 million that has been recorded in the “Financial expenses” line item within the Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss).

 

At the date of issuance of these financial statements, Company Management has been analyzing the steps to be taken as indicated in section 14 of SE Resolution 32/15, detailed in the preceding caption g).

 

 

b)         Loans for consumption (mutuums) and assignments of secured receivables

 

At the date of issuance of these condensed interim financial statements, there are no significant changes with respect to the situation reported by the Company as of December 31, 2014, except for the following:

 

1) Extraordinary Investment Plan - Temporary insufficiency of the revenue deriving from the FOCEDE

 

On January 22, March 13, and June 10, 2015, the loan for consumption agreement was extended, as instructed by the SE to CAMMESA, for an additional amount of $ 1.04 billion, $ 304.7 million and $460.1 million, respectively.

 

As of June 30, 2015, the debt related to this concept amounts to $ 908.7 million (comprised of $ 831.6 million principal and $ 77.1 million in accrued interest) which is disclosed in “Other non-current payables”.

 

 

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EDENOR S.A.

Notes to the Condensed Interim Financial Statements

as of June 30, 2015 presented in comparative form (continued)

 

 

 

2) Higher salary costs

 

The aforementioned SE Resolution 32/15 resolves that LVFVD be issued in favor of the Company for the Loan for consumption (Mutuum) received by the Company to afford the salary increases deriving from the application of Resolution 836/14 of the Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security; allowing the Company to offset them against the outstanding balances for this concept. The LVFVD were issued on July 16, 2015.

 

In this regard, as of June 30, 2015, the Company made the pertinent recordings, fully canceling the $476.7 million liability for this concept, thus generating a positive result of $ 447.4 million relating to the principal received, which has been disclosed in the “Recognition of income on account of the RTI – SE Resolution 32/15” line item of the income statement, and a positive result of $ 29.3 million, relating to interest accrued, which has been disclosed in the “Financial expenses” line item of the income statement.

 

 

c)            Framework Agreement

 

At the date of issuance of these condensed interim financial statements, the changes with respect to the situation reported by the Company as of December 31, 2014, are as follow:

 

In June 2015, the Company, together with EDESUR S.A., the Federal Government and the Government of the Province of Buenos Aires signed an Addendum pursuant to which the New Framework Agreement was renewed for a period of four years, from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2018.

 

Therefore, as of June 30, 2015, the Company recognized the revenue relating to this concept, which amounts to $ 45.6 and has been disclosed in the “Revenue from sales” line item of the Condensed Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss).

 

 

3.                  Basis of preparation

 

These condensed interim financial statements for the six and three-month periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of IAS 34 “Interim Financial Reporting”.

 

This condensed interim financial information must be read together with the Company’s financial statements as of December 31, 2014, which have been prepared in accordance with IFRS. These condensed interim financial statements are stated in thousands of Argentine pesos, unless specifically indicated otherwise. They have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the measurement of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss.

 

The condensed interim financial statements for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 have not been audited. The Company Management estimates that they include all the necessary adjustments to fairly present the results of operations for each period. The results of operations for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 do not necessarily reflect the Company’s results in proportion to the full fiscal years.

 

These condensed interim financial statements were approved for issue by the Company Board of Directors on August 7, 2015.

 

 

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EDENOR S.A.

Notes to the Condensed Interim Financial Statements

as of June 30, 2015 presented in comparative form (continued)

 

 

 

Comparative information

 

The balances as of December 31, 2014 and for the six-month period ended June 30, 2014, disclosed in these condensed interim financial statements for comparative purposes, arise from the financial statements as of those dates.

 

 

4.                  Accounting policies

 

The accounting policies adopted for these condensed interim financial statements are consistent with those used in the preparation of the financial statements for the last financial year, which ended December 31, 2014, except for those mentioned below.

 

There are no new IFRS or IFRIC applicable as from the current period that have a material impact on the Company’s condensed interim financial statements.

 

These condensed interim financial statements must be read together with the audited financial statements as of December 31, 2014 prepared under IFRS.

 

 

·       Recognition of income on account of the RTI - SE Resolution 32/15

 

The recognition established by SE Resolution 32/15 falls within the scope of IAS 20, inasmuch as it implies a compensation to cover the expenses and afford the investments associated with the normal provision of the public service, object of the concession.

 

It is recognized at fair value when there is reasonable assurance that it will be collected and the Company has complied with the provision of the service.

 

Such concept has been disclosed in the “Recognition of income on account of the RTI - SE Resolution 32/15” line item of the Condensed Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss).

 

 

 

5.                   Financial risk management

 

The Company’s activities and the market in which it operates expose the Company to a series of financial risks: market risk (including currency risk, cash flows interest rate risk, fair value interest rate risk and price risk), credit risk and liquidity risk.

 

There have been no significant changes in the Company’s risk management policies since the last fiscal year end.

 

 

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EDENOR S.A.

Notes to the Condensed Interim Financial Statements

as of June 30, 2015 presented in comparative form (continued)

 

 

 

Financial risk factors

 

·         Currency risk

 

As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company’s balances in foreign currency are as follow:

 

   

Currency

 

Amount in foreign currency

 

Exchange rate (1)

 

Total
03.31.2015

 

Total
12.31.2014

           

ASSETS

         

 

       

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

         

 

       

Other receivables

 

USD

 

-

 

8.988

 

-

 

2,807

TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS

     

-

 

 

 

-

 

2,807

CURRENT ASSETS

         

 

       

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

 

USD

 

-

 

8.988

 

-

 

26,002

Cash and cash equivalents

 

USD

 

750

 

8.988

 

6,741

 

6,392

   

EUR

 

13

 

10.005

 

126

 

148

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

     

763

     

6,867

 

32,542

TOTAL ASSETS

     

763

 

 

 

6,867

 

35,349

           

 

       

LIABILITIES

         

 

       

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

         

 

       

Borrowings

 

USD

 

187,389

 

9.088

 

1,702,988

 

1,598,442

TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

     

187,389

 

 

 

1,702,988

 

1,598,442

CURRENT LIABILITIES

         

 

       

Trade payables

 

USD

 

5,774

 

9.088

 

52,472

 

76,502

   

EUR

 

126

 

10.140

 

1,282

 

20,053

   

CHF

 

30

 

9.728

 

295

 

262

   

NOK

 

68

 

1.166

 

79

 

79

Borrowings

 

USD

 

3,941

 

9.088

 

35,815

 

33,961

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

     

9,939

     

89,943

 

130,857

TOTAL LIABILITIES

     

197,328

 

 

 

1,792,931

 

1,729,299

           

 

       

 

 

(1)       The exchange rates used are those of Banco Nación in effect as of June 30, 2015 for US Dollars (USD), Euros (EUR), Swiss Francs (CHF) and Norwegian Krones (NOK).  An average exchange rate is used for balances with related parties.

 

As of June 30, 2015, the Company has Argentine sovereign debt bonds it has acquired in order to hedge this financial risk.

 

·         Financial instruments

 

The Company classifies the measurements of financial instruments at fair value using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the relevance of the variables used to carry out such measurements. The fair value hierarchy has the following levels:

 

-          Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

 

-          Level 2: inputs other than quoted prices included in level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from the prices).

 

-          Level 3: inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (i.e. unobservable inputs).

 

 

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EDENOR S.A.

Notes to the Condensed Interim Financial Statements

as of June 30, 2015 presented in comparative form (continued)

 

 

 

The table below shows the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

 

 

   

LEVEL 1

 

LEVEL 2

 

LEVEL 3

 

TOTAL

At June 30, 2015

               

Assets

               

Cash and cash equivalents

               

Money market funds

 

77,556

 

-

 

-

 

77,556

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss:

               

Government bonds

 

22,470

 

-

 

-

 

22,470

Money market funds

 

1,114,267

 

-

 

-

 

1,114,267

Total assets

 

1,214,293

 

-

 

-

 

1,214,293

                 

At December 31, 2014

               

Assets

               

Cash and cash equivalents

               

Money market funds

 

135,537

 

-

 

-

 

135,537

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss:

               

Government bonds

 

21,150

 

-

 

-

 

21,150

Money market funds

 

233,297

 

-

 

-

 

233,297

Total assets

 

389,984

 

-

 

-

 

389,984

                 

Liabilities

               

Derivative financial instruments

 

-

 

5,895

 

-

 

5,895

Total liabilities

 

-

 

5,895

 

-

 

5,895

 

Concentration risk factors

 

·         Related to employees who are union members

 

On June 8, 2015, an agreement was entered into by the Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security, EDESUR S.A., the Sindicato de Luz y Fuerza Capital Federal (Electric Light and Power Labor Union), the Asociación del Personal Superior de Empresas de Energía (Association of Supervisory Personnel of Energy Companies) and the Company, pursuant to which the following was established:

 

A salary increase, until April 30, 2016, of 16% from May 1, 2015 and of a non-cumulative 11.8% from September 1, 2015.

 

An 11.9% increase, for the period May-October 2016, to be calculated on the salaries of April 2016.

 

The aforementioned Resolution applies also to the contractors whose employees are included in the collective bargaining agreement of the above-mentioned union/association.

 

 

6.                  Critical accounting estimates and judgments

 

The preparation of the condensed interim financial statements requires the Company Management to make estimates and assessments concerning the future, exercise critical judgments and make assumptions that affect the application of the accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and revenues and expenses.

 

 

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EDENOR S.A.

Notes to the Condensed Interim Financial Statements

as of June 30, 2015 presented in comparative form (continued)

 

 

These estimates and judgments are permanently evaluated and are based upon past experience and other factors that are reasonable under the existing circumstances. Future actual results may differ from the estimates and assessments made at the date of preparation of these condensed interim financial statements.

 

In preparing these condensed interim financial statements, there have been no changes in either the critical judgments made by the Company when applying its accounting policies or the information sources of estimation uncertainty with respect to those applied in the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2014.

 

a.        Impairment of long-lived assets

 

As from the implementation of SE Resolution No. 32/15, which established a temporary increase in income effective as from February 1, the projections made by the Company have been adjusted with regard to the recoverability of its property, plant and equipment.

 

The future increase in electricity rates used by the Company to assess the recoverability of its long-lived assets as of June 30, 2015 is based on the rights to which the Company is entitled, as stipulated in the Concession Agreement and the agreements described in Note 2 to the financial statements as of December 31, 2014. Furthermore, the actions taken to maintain and guarantee the provision of the public service, the presentations made before regulatory authorities, the status quo of the discussions that are being held with government representatives, the announcements made by government officials concerning possible changes in the sector’s revenues to restore the economic and financial equation, and certain adopted measures, such as those described in Note 2 to these financial statements, have also been considered. The Company Management estimates that it is reasonable to expect that new increases in income will be obtained as from 2016.

 

In spite of the current economic and financial situation, described in Note 1 to these financial statements, the Company has made its projections under the assumption that the electricity rates will be improved according to the circumstances. However, the Company may not ensure that the future performance of the variables used to make its projections will be in line with what it has estimated. Therefore, significant differences may arise in relation to the estimates used and assessments made at the date of preparation of these financial statements.

 

In order to contemplate the estimation risk contained in the projections of the aforementioned variables, the Company has considered three different probability-weighted scenarios. Although in all of them it is estimated that the Company will succeed in reaching an acceptable agreement with the Government resulting in a gradual tariff increase, the Company has considered different timing and magnitude of an increase in the DAV (Distribution Added Value).

 

The scenarios that have been considered are the following:

 

a) Scenario called Pessimistic scenario: in this scenario, the Company contemplates the effects of SE Resolution 32/15 and assumes modest electricity rate increases as from 2016 as a result of the gradual implementation of the RTI. CAMMESA’s financial assistance, as regards the reception of loans for consumption (mutuums) for the Extraordinary Investment Plan, is maintained until 2017. In 2017, the accumulated debt for energy purchases would begin to be paid and past higher real costs (not covered by the MMC) would be recognized, which would allow for the offsetting of the debts with CAMMESA against accumulated interest. Probability of occurrence assigned 20%.

 

b) Scenario called Intermediate scenario: in this case, the Company contemplates the effects of SE Resolution 32/15 and assumes reasonable electricity rate increases as from 2016, as a result of the gradual implementation of the RTI. CAMMESA’s financial assistance, as regards the reception of loans for consumption (mutuums) for the Extraordinary Investment Plan, is maintained until 2017. In 2017, the accumulated debt for energy purchases would begin to be paid and past higher real costs (not covered by the MMC) would be recognized, which would allow for the offsetting of the debts with CAMMESA against accumulated interest. Probability of occurrence assigned 65%.

 

 

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EDENOR S.A.

Notes to the Condensed Interim Financial Statements

as of June 30, 2015 presented in comparative form (continued)

 

 

 

c) Scenario called Optimistic scenario: in this case, the Company contemplates the effects of SE Resolution 32/15 and assumes increases in its remuneration in addition to that recognized in the Intermediate scenario as from 2016, as a result of the gradual implementation of the RTI. CAMMESA’s financial assistance, as regards the reception of loans for consumption (mutuums) for the Extraordinary Investment Plan, is maintained until 2017. In 2017, the accumulated debt for energy purchases would begin to be paid and past higher real costs (not covered by the MMC) would be recognized, which would allow for the offsetting of the debts with CAMMESA against accumulated interest. Probability of occurrence assigned 15%.

 

The Company has assigned to these three scenarios the previously detailed percentages of probability of occurrence based mainly on past experience and considering also the delay in the tariff renegotiation process, the present economic and financial situation, the status quo of the conversations that are being held with the Federal Government and the need to maintain the public service, object of the concession, in operation.

 

An after tax discount rate (WACC) in pesos stated in nominal terms of 24.5% has been used in all the scenarios.

 

Sensitivity analysis:

 

The main factors that could result in impairment charges in future periods are: i) a distortion in the nature, opportunity and modality of the electricity rate increases and recognition of cost adjustments, and ii) the development of the costs to be incurred. These factors have been taken into account in the aforementioned weight of scenarios. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in these assumptions, the Company estimates that any sensitivity analysis that considers changes in any of them considered individually could lead to distorting conclusions.

 

Based on the aforementioned, the Company has determined that the valuation of property, plant and equipment, taken as a whole, does not exceed its recoverable value as of June 30, 2015.

 

 

b.           Going concern

 

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting principles applicable to a going concern, assuming that the Company will continue to operate normally during fiscal year 2015 because in the Company’s opinion SE Resolution 32/15 provides greater certainty concerning the financial conditions existing prior to the issuance thereof and constitutes a reasonable basis for the commencement of the RTI.

 

 

7.                   Contingencies and lawsuits

 

At the date of issuance of these condensed interim financial statements, there are no significant changes with respect to the situation reported by the Company in the financial statements as of December 31, 2014, except for the following:

 

 

a.        Legal action brought by the Company (“EDENOR S.A. VS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT – MINISTRY OF FEDERAL PLANNING / PROCEEDING FOR THE DETERMINATION OF A CLAIM AND MOTION TO LITIGATE IN FORMA PAUPERIS”)

 

On June 28, 2013, the Company instituted these proceedings for the recognizance of a claim and the related leave to proceed in forma pauperis, both pending in the Federal Court of Original Jurisdiction in Contentious and Administrative Federal Matters No. 11 – Clerk’s Office No. 22.

 

Purpose of the main proceedings: To sue for breach of contract due to the Federal Government’s failure to perform in accordance with the terms of the “Memorandum of Understanding concerning the Renegotiation of the Concession Agreement” (“Acta Acuerdo de Renegociación del Contrato de Concesion” – the “Adjustment Agreement”) entered into with the Company in 2006, and for damages caused as a result of such breach.

 

 

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EDENOR S.A.

Notes to the Condensed Interim Financial Statements

as of June 30, 2015 presented in comparative form (continued)

 

 

Provisional Remedy:  In the same action, in February 2014, the Company applied for the immediate granting of a provisional remedy in order to maintain an efficient and safe service, requesting that until judgment is passed on the merits of the case, the Federal Government be compelled to provide the Company with economic assistance, whether by means of a temporary rate adjustment or through government grants. After notice was served upon and answered by the Federal Government – Ministry of Federal Planning, on May 27, 2014, the court hearing the case rejected the provisional remedy sought by the Company, decision which was confirmed by Division V of the Appellate Court and notified to the Company on December 19, 2014.

 

Procedural stage of the proceedings: On November 22, 2013, the Company amended the complaint so as to extend it and claim more damages as a consequence of the Federal Government’s omission to perform the obligations under the aforementioned “Adjustment Agreement”. On February 3, 2015, the court hearing the case ordered that notice of the complaint be served to be answered within the time limit prescribed by law, which was answered by the Federal Government in due time on June 2, 2015.

 

 

b.       TERI

 

At the date of issuance of these condensed interim financial statements, the Company has received assessments and demand for payment notices from the Government of the City of Buenos Aires for a total amount of $ 49.9 million for this concept.

 

In the Company’s opinion these fees are not applicable in accordance with federal regulations, the case law and the procedural status of judicial decisions. Therefore, the Management of the Company as well as its external legal advisors believe that there exist good reasons to support the Company’s position and have this tax claim rejected by a court of law. Therefore, the probability of an outflow of resources on account of such contingency has been regarded as low.

 

 

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EDENOR S.A.

Notes to the Condensed Interim Financial Statements

as of June 30, 2015 presented in comparative form (continued)

 

 

8.                  Property, plant and equipment

 

 

 

 

Lands and buildings

 

Substations

 

High, medium and low voltage lines

 

Meters and Transformer chambers and platforms

 

Tools, Furniture, vehicles, equipment and communications

 

Construction in process

 

Supplies and spare parts

 

Total

At 12.31.14

                               

Cost

 

162,192

 

1,444,310

 

4,086,201

 

1,953,167

 

632,114

 

1,960,435

 

136,188

 

10,374,607

Accumulated depreciation

 

(44,821)

 

(536,338)

 

(1,962,744)

 

(773,126)

 

(405,096)

 

-

 

-

 

(3,722,125)

Net amount

 

117,371

 

907,972

 

2,123,457

 

1,180,041

 

227,018

 

1,960,435

 

136,188

 

6,652,482

                                 

Additions

 

-

 

-

 

9,599

 

-

 

-

 

804,813

 

6,786

 

821,198

Disposals

 

-

 

-

 

(1,215)

 

(60)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(1,275)

Transfers

 

21,615

 

99,149

 

350,568

 

146,113

 

44,742

 

(662,187)

 

-

 

-

Depreciation for the year

 

(5,216)

 

(19,752)

 

(49,825)

 

(32,154)

 

(25,080)

 

-

 

-

 

(132,027)

Net amount 06.30.15

 

133,770

 

987,369

 

2,432,584

 

1,293,940

 

246,680

 

2,103,061

 

142,974

 

7,340,378

                                 

At 06.30.15

                               

Cost

 

183,807

 

1,543,460

 

4,439,248

 

2,099,174

 

676,856

 

2,103,061

 

142,974

 

11,188,580

Accumulated depreciation

 

(50,037)

 

(556,091)

 

(2,006,664)

 

(805,234)

 

(430,176)

 

-

 

-

 

(3,848,202)

Net amount

 

133,770

 

987,369

 

2,432,584

 

1,293,940

 

246,680

 

2,103,061

 

142,974

 

7,340,378

 

 

·            During the period ended June 30, 2015, direct costs capitalized amounted to $ 122 million.

 

·            Financial costs capitalized for the period ended June 30, 2015 amounted to $ 118.6 million.

 

 

 

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Notes to the Condensed Interim Financial Statements

as of June 30, 2015 presented in comparative form (continued)

 

 

 

 

Lands and buildings

 

Substations

 

High, medium and low voltage lines

 

Meters and Transformer chambers and platforms

 

Tools, Furniture, vehicles, equipment and communications

 

Construction in process

 

Supplies and spare parts

 

Total

At 12.31.13

                               

Cost

 

133,155

 

1,367,062

 

3,778,595

 

1,769,798

 

538,668

 

1,042,590

 

50,577

 

8,680,445

Accumulated depreciation

 

(37,052)

 

(501,649)

 

(1,872,408)

 

(713,878)

 

(366,151)

 

-

 

-

 

(3,491,138)

Net amount

 

96,103

 

865,413

 

1,906,187

 

1,055,920

 

172,517

 

1,042,590

 

50,577

 

5,189,307

                                 

Additions

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

7,407

 

625,120

 

11,259

 

643,786

Disposals

 

-

 

-

 

(159)

 

(132)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(291)

Transfers

 

9,235

 

6,069

 

83,874

 

60,560

 

20,523

 

(180,261)

 

-

 

-

Depreciation for the year

 

(2,895)

 

(18,170)

 

(45,862)

 

(29,294)

 

(17,535)

 

-

 

-

 

(113,756)

Net amount 06.30.14

 

102,443

 

853,312

 

1,944,040

 

1,087,054

 

182,912

 

1,487,449

 

61,836

 

5,719,046

                                 

At 06.30.14

                               

Cost

 

142,390

 

1,373,131

 

3,861,833

 

1,830,066

 

566,598

 

1,487,449

 

61,836

 

9,323,303

Accumulated depreciation

 

(39,947)

 

(519,819)

 

(1,917,793)

 

(743,012)

 

(383,686)

 

-

 

-

 

(3,604,257)

Net amount

 

102,443

 

853,312

 

1,944,040

 

1,087,054

 

182,912

 

1,487,449

 

61,836

 

5,719,046

 

·            During the period ended June 30, 2014, direct costs capitalized amounted to $ 71 million.

 

·            Financial costs capitalized for the period ended June 30, 2014 amounted to $ 7.3 million.

 

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Notes to the Condensed Interim Financial Statements

as of June 30, 2015 presented in comparative form (continued)

 

 

 

9.                  Other receivables

 

 

 

Note

 

06.30.15

 

12.31.14

Non-current:

         
     

-

 

-

Minimum national income tax

   

169,681

 

168,588

Tax credits

   

5,168

 

2,089

Financial credit

   

69,784

 

71,192

Related parties

25.c

 

7,238

 

7,366

Total Non-current

   

251,871

 

249,235

           

Current:

         

Prepaid expenses

   

4,537

 

3,198

Credit form Income recognition on account of the RTI - SE Resolution 32/15

2

 

353,054

 

-

Value added tax

   

187,763

 

167,207

Advances to suppliers

   

6,987

 

8,070

Advances to personnel

   

830

 

1,782

Security deposits

   

2,773

 

2,424

Financial credit

   

12,614

 

6,658

Receivable with FOCEDE (1)

   

185,118

 

-

Receivables from electric activities

   

35,044

 

48,581

Related parties

25.c

 

662

 

753

Guarantee deposits on derivative financial instruments

-

 

15,322

Allowance for the impairment of other receivables

   

(19,171)

 

(16,647)

Judicial deposits

   

10,314

 

11,900

Other

   

953

 

1,059

Total Current

   

781,478

 

250,307

 

(1)   As of June 30, 2015, the net position held by the Company with the FOCEDE is comprised of the following:

 

 

   

06.30.15

Fixed charge Res. 347/12 collected from customers and not transferred

 

(1,531)

Funds received in excess of that transferred to FOCEDE from fixed charge Res. 347/12

 

1,925

Outstanding receivables from extraordinary Investment Plan

 

307,018

Provision for FOCEDE expenses

 

(122,294)

   

185,118

 

 

 

 

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Notes to the Condensed Interim Financial Statements

as of June 30, 2015 presented in comparative form (continued)

 

 

The roll forward of the allowance for the impairment of other receivables is as follows:

 

   

06.30.15

 

03.31.14

Balance at beginning of year

 

16,647

 

20,412

Increase

 

2,524

 

248

Decrease

 

-

 

(4,770)

Recovery

 

-

 

(1,839)

Balance at end of period

 

19,171

 

14,051

 

 

10.               Trade receivables

 

   

06.30.15

 

12.31.14

Current:

       

Sales of electricity - Billed (1)

 

666,399

 

641,920

Sales of electricity – Unbilled

 

218,985

 

207,653

Framework Agreement

 

90,798

 

75,815

National Fund of Electricity

 

-

 

3,428

Fee payable for the expansion of the transportation and others

 

19,372

 

16,851

Receivables in litigation

 

22,419

 

21,844

Allowance for the impairment of trade receivables

 

(71,437)

 

(84,562)

Total Current

 

946,536

 

882,949

 

(1)                  Net of stabilization factor.

 

 

The roll forward of the allowance for the impairment of trade receivables is as follows:

 

   

06.30.15

 

03.31.14

Balance at beginning of year

 

84,562

 

73,185

Increase

 

-

 

1,709

Decrease

 

(3,570)

 

(2,171)

Discontinued operations

 

(9,555)

 

-

Balance at end of period

 

71,437

 

72,723

 

 

11.                Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

 

   

06.30.15

 

12.31.14

Current

       

Government bonds

 

22,470

 

21,150

Money market funds

 

1,114,267

 

233,297

Total current

 

1,136,737

 

254,447

 

 

 

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Notes to the Condensed Interim Financial Statements

as of June 30, 2015 presented in comparative form (continued)

 

 

 

12.               Cash and cash equivalents

 

   

06.30.15

 

12.31.14

 

06.30.14

Cash and banks

 

24,431

 

38,691

 

18,929

Time deposits

 

5,147

 

4,852

 

8,720

Money market funds

 

77,556

 

135,537

 

133,706

Total cash and cash equivalents

 

107,134

 

179,080

 

161,355

 

13.               Share capital and additional paid-in capital

 

As of June 30, 2015, the Company’s share capital amounts to 906,455,100 shares, divided into 462,292,111 common, book-entry Class A shares with a par value of one peso each and the right to one vote per share; 442,210,385 common, book-entry Class B shares with a par value of one peso each and the right to one vote per share; and 1,952,604 common, book-entry Class C shares with a par value of one peso each and the right to one vote per share.

 

Section 206 – Argentine Business Organizations Law

 

At the Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 28, 2015, the Company shareholders, based on the Company’s current financial position and the development thereof since the beginning of fiscal year 2015 as a consequence of the impact caused by the application of SE Resolution 32/15, which would prompt the Company, in the short term, to improve its financial position and thereby rectify the situation of mandatory share capital reduction to which it was exposed as of December 31, 2014, resolved not to reduce the Company’s share capital and instructed the Board of Directors to call an Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting if, due to the results of operations for the next three-month periods, the Company would once again become subject to compliance with the mandatory reduction of share capital set forth in section 206 of the Argentine Business Organizations Law. Therefore, it was also decided not to introduce the amendment to the By-Laws arising from the described situation. Due to the financial situation disclosed as of June 30, 2015, the Company is no longer subject to the mandatory share capital reduction set forth in the aforementioned section of the Argentine Business Organizations Law.

 

 

14.               Trade payables

 

   

06.30.15

 

12.31.14

Non-current

       

Suppliers

 

-

 

364

Customer guarantees

 

63,257

 

60,743

Customer contributions

 

100,599

 

118,298

Funding contributions - substations

 

51,700

 

51,700

Total Non-current

 

215,556

 

231,105

         

Current

       

Payables for purchase of electricity - CAMMESA (1)

 

2,724,819

 

2,257,059

Provision for unbilled electricity purchases - CAMMESA

 

212,268

 

305,890

Suppliers

 

533,545

 

570,434

Customer contributions

 

130,326

 

148,076

Funding contributions - substations

 

21,716

 

18,432

Total Current

 

3,622,674

 

3,299,891

 

(1)   As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 net of $ 3.2 billion and $ 3.4 billion, respectively, offset in accordance with the provisions of SE Resolution 250/13, subsequent Notes and Resolution 32/15. The respective LVFVD were issued on July 22, 2015.

 

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EDENOR S.A.

Notes to the Condensed Interim Financial Statements

as of June 30, 2015 presented in comparative form (continued)

 

 

 

15.                Other payables

 

   

06.30.15

 

12.31.14

Non-current

       

Loans (mutuum) with CAMMESA

 

908,697

 

506,753

ENRE penalties and discounts

 

1,149,344

 

1,032,193

Liability with FOTAE

 

147,086

 

105,641

Total Non-current

 

2,205,127

 

1,644,587

         

Current

       

Program for the rational use of electric power (1)

 

-

 

17,522

ENRE penalties and discounts

 

63,901

 

70,589

Liability with FOCEDE (2)

 

-

 

85,386

Related parties (Note 25.c)

 

2,216

 

2,706

Advances for works to be performed

 

39,453

 

10,650

Other

 

1

 

243

Total Current

 

105,571

 

187,096

 

(1)    As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, net of $ 2.2 billion and $ 2.2 billion, respectively, offset in accordance with the provisions of SE Resolution 250/13, subsequent Notes and SE Resolution 32/15. The respective LVFVD were issued on July 22, 2015.

 

(2)    As of December 31, 2014, the net position held by the Company with the FOCEDE is comprised of the following:

 

 

16.               Borrowings

 

   

06.30.15

 

12.31.14

Non-current

       

Corporate notes (1)

 

1,702,988

 

1,598,442

Total non-current

 

1,702,988

 

1,598,442

         

Current

       

Interest

 

35,815

 

33,961

Total current

 

35,815

 

33,961

 

(1)    Net of debt repurchase and issuance expenses.

 

 

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EDENOR S.A.

Notes to the Condensed Interim Financial Statements

as of June 30, 2015 presented in comparative form (continued)

 

 

17.                Salaries and social security taxes

 

   

06.30.15

 

12.31.14

Non-current

       

Early retirements payable

 

4,044

 

3,116

Seniority-based bonus

 

71,074

 

59,742

Total non-current

 

75,118

 

62,858

         

Current

       

Salaries payable and provisions

 

533,633

 

543,564

Social security payable

 

75,339

 

64,899

Early retirements payable

 

3,382

 

2,186

Total current

 

612,354

 

610,649

 

 

18.               Income tax and tax on minimum presumed income / Deferred tax

 

At the date of issuance of these condensed interim financial statements, there are no significant changes with respect to the situation reported by the Company as of December 31, 2014, except for the following:

 

 

 

06.30.15

 

12.31.14

Deferred tax assets

     

Inventories

204

 

197

Derivative financial instruments

-

 

2,063

Trade receivables and other receivables

27,505

 

26,851

Trade payables and other payables

338,625

 

347,324

Salaries and social security payable

18,058

 

20,935

Benefit plans

66,631

 

56,323

Tax liabilities

13,876

 

13,893

Provisions

56,470

 

47,657

Deferred tax asset

521,369

 

515,243

       

Deferred tax liabilities

     

Property, plants and equipments

(446,591)

 

(417,006)

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

(4,959)

 

-

Borrowings

(10,403)

 

(11,070)

Deferred tax liability

(461,953)

 

(428,076)

       

Net deferred tax assets

59,416

 

87,167

 

 

Taking into account prior year tax losses and the sensitivity of the variables used in the projection of the tax result for 2015, such as the devaluation of the peso and the salary hikes, at the date of these financial statements the Company Management has concluded that there is still no solid and conclusive evidence to recognize prior year tax losses. As of June 30, 2015, the aforementioned tax losses amount to $ 278.2 million.

 

 

 

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Notes to the Condensed Interim Financial Statements

as of June 30, 2015 presented in comparative form (continued)

 

 

The detail of the income tax charge is as follows:

 

 

 

06.30.15

 

06.30.14

Deferred tax

 

(27,752)

 

40,939

Current tax

 

(427,622)

 

-

Income tax expense

 

(455,374)

 

40,939

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

06.30.15

 

06.30.14

Profit (Loss) before taxes

 

1,180,117

 

(763,740)

Applicable tax rate

 

35%

 

35%

(Loss) Gain Profit at the tax rate

 

(413,041)

 

267,309

 

 

 

 

 

Gain from interest in joint ventures

 

1

 

2

Other

 

(1)

 

908

Subtotal

 

(413,041)

 

268,219

 

 

 

 

 

Unrecognized net deferred tax assets/liabilities

 

-

 

(262,065)

Difference between provision and tax return

 

(42,333)

 

34,785

Income tax expense

 

(455,374)

 

40,939

 

 

 

19.               Tax liabilities

 

   

06.30.15

 

12.31.14

Non-current

       

Tax regularization plan

 

2,543

 

3,164

Total Non-current

 

2,543

 

3,164

         

Current

       

Income tax provision net of the minimum presumed income tax credit

 

427,622

 

-

Tax on minimum national income tax payable, net

-

 

14,730

Provincial, municipal and federal contributions and taxes

 

66,723

 

67,999

Tax withholdings

 

42,857

 

34,625

SUSS (Social Security System) withholdings

1,691

 

1,485

Municipal taxes

 

41,768

 

39,870

Tax regularization plan

 

1,825

 

1,774

Total Current

 

582,486

 

160,483

 

 

 

 

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Notes to the Condensed Interim Financial Statements

as of June 30, 2015 presented in comparative form (continued)

 

 

 

20.              Provisions

 

   

Non-current liabilities

 

Current liabilities

   

Contingencies

 

Contingencies

At 12.31.14

 

112,095

 

24,068

         

Increases

 

15,589

 

21,760

Decreases

 

-

 

(12,169)

At 06.30.15

 

127,684

 

33,659

 

 

   

Non-current liabilities

 

Current liabilities

   

Contingencies

 

Contingencies

At 12.31.13

 

83,121

 

10,667

         

Increases

 

-

 

47,172

Decreases

 

(3)

 

(8,308)

At 06.30.14

 

83,118

 

49,531

 

 

 

 

 

21.               Revenue from sales

 

   

06.30.15

 

06.30.14

Sales of electricity (1)

 

1,829,083

 

1,724,725

Right of use on poles

 

36,312

 

26,221

Connection charges

 

1,976

 

1,905

Reconnection charges

 

639

 

364

Total Revenue from sales

 

1,868,010

 

1,753,215

 

 

(1)   Includes revenue from the application of Resolution 347/12 for $ 258.1 million and $ 244.3 million for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

 

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Notes to the Condensed Interim Financial Statements

as of June 30, 2015 presented in comparative form (continued)

 

 

22.              Expenses by nature

 

The detail of the expenses by nature is as follows:

 

Description

 

Transmission and distribution expenses

 

Selling expenses

 

Administrative expenses

 

Total

Salaries and social security taxes

 

869,521

 

135,631

 

155,387

 

1,160,539

Pension plans

 

31,841

 

4,967

 

5,690

 

42,498

Communications expenses

 

6,135

 

26,801

 

1,427

 

34,363

Allowance for the impairment of trade and other receivables

 

-

 

2,524

 

-

 

2,524

Supplies consumption

 

99,768

 

-

 

7,211

 

106,979

Leases and insurance

 

250

 

-

 

28,571

 

28,821

Security service

 

20,962

 

416

 

9,674

 

31,052

Fees and remuneration for services

 

255,699

 

156,527

 

78,229

 

490,455

Public relations and marketing

 

-

 

-

 

3,533

 

3,533

Advertising and sponsorship

 

-

 

-

 

1,820

 

1,820

Reimbursements to personnel

 

659

 

109

 

439

 

1,207

Depreciation of property, plants and equipments

112,856

 

13,670

 

5,501

 

132,027

Directors and Supervisory Committee members’ fees

-

 

-

 

1,740

 

1,740

ENRE penalties

 

129,256

 

2,840

 

-

 

132,096

Taxes and charges

 

-

 

22,846

 

5,489

 

28,335

Other

 

141

 

41

 

1,822

 

2,004

At 06.30.15

 

1,527,088

 

366,372

 

306,533

 

2,199,993

 

The expenses included in the chart above are net of the Company’s own expenses capitalized in property, plant and equipment as of June 30, 2015 for $ 122 million.

 

 

 

Description

 

Transmission and distribution expenses

 

Selling expenses

 

Administrative expenses

 

Total

Salaries and social security taxes

 

597,892

 

104,233

 

91,293

 

793,418

Pension plans

 

13,591

 

2,369

 

2,075

 

18,035

Communications expenses

 

5,706

 

19,732

 

1,273

 

26,711

Allowance for the impairment of trade and other receivables

 

-

 

1,957

 

-

 

1,957

Supplies consumption

 

100,622

 

-

 

5,832

 

106,454

Leases and insurance

 

4,721

 

-

 

15,516

 

20,237

Security service

 

11,665

 

161

 

6,292

 

18,118

Fees and remuneration for services

 

362,518

 

119,609

 

59,831

 

541,958

Public relations and marketing

 

-

 

-

 

2,547

 

2,547

Advertising and sponsorship

 

-

 

-

 

1,312

 

1,312

Reimbursements to personnel

 

581

 

194

 

738

 

1,513

Depreciation of property, plants and equipments

101,707

 

7,144

 

4,905

 

113,756

Directors and Supervisory Committee members’ fees

-

 

-

 

1,422

 

1,422

ENRE penalties

 

115,878

 

5,780

 

-

 

121,658

Taxes and charges

 

-

 

18,632

 

3,462

 

22,094

Other

 

134

 

32

 

799

 

965

At 06.30.14

 

1,315,015

 

279,843

 

197,297

 

1,792,155

 

The expenses included in the chart above are net of the Company’s own expenses capitalized in property, plant and equipment as of June 30, 2014 for $ 71 million.

 

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EDENOR S.A.

Notes to the Condensed Interim Financial Statements

as of June 30, 2015 presented in comparative form (continued)

 

 

 

23.              Net financial income (expense)

 

   

06.30.15

 

06.30.14

Financial income

 

 

   

Commercial interest

 

23,933

 

20,862

Financial interest

 

13,700

 

127,419

Total financial income

 

37,633

 

148,281

 

 

 

 

 

Financial expenses

 

 

 

 

Interest and other (1)

 

(65,344)

 

(89,590)

Fiscal interest

 

(1,506)

 

(3,600)

Commercial interest (3)

 

118,822

 

(244,565)

Bank fees and expenses

 

(14,076)

 

(4,021)

Total financial expenses

 

37,896

 

(341,776)

 

 

 

 

 

Other financial results

       

Exchange differences

 

(105,903)

 

(347,295)

Adjustment to present value of receivables

 

5,244

 

3,731

Changes in fair value of financial assets (2)

 

85,137

 

42,796

Net gain from the repurchase of
Corporate Notes

 

-

 

44,474

Other financial expense

 

(11,027)

 

(9,702)

Total other financial expense

 

(26,549)

 

(265,996)

Total net financial expense

 

48,980

 

(459,491)

 

(1)      Net of interest capitalized as of June 30, 2015 and 2014 for $ 118.6 million and $ 7.3 million, respectively.

 

(2)      Includes changes in the fair value of financial assets on cash equivalents as of June 30, 2015 and 2014 for $ 6.9 million and $ 3.4 million, respectively.

 

(3)      Net of the profit recorded due to the agreement with CAMMESA described in Note 2.a).

 

 

24.              Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share

 

Basic

 

The basic earnings (loss) per share are calculated by dividing the result attributable to the holders of the Company’s equity instruments by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding as of June 30, 2015 and 2014, excluding common shares purchased by the Company and held as treasury shares.

 

The basic earnings (loss) per share coincide with the diluted earnings (loss) per share, inasmuch as the Company has issued neither preferred shares nor corporate notes convertible into common shares.

 

   

06.30.15

 

06.30.14

Profit (Loss) for the period attributable to the owners of the Company

 

724,743

 

(722,801)

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding

 

897,043

 

897,043

Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share – in pesos

 

0.81

 

(0.81)

 

 

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EDENOR S.A.

Notes to the Condensed Interim Financial Statements

as of June 30, 2015 presented in comparative form (continued)

 

 

25.               Related-party transactions

 

·       The following transactions were carried out with related parties:

 

a.     Income

 

Company

 

Concept

 

06.30.15

 

06.30.14

 

           

CYCSA

 

Other income

 

-

 

75

PYSSA

 

Advertising on EDENOR bill

 

-

 

2

 

     

-

 

77

 

 

 

b.    Expense

 

Company

 

Concept

 

06.30.15

 

06.30.14

 

           

EASA

 

Technical advisory services on financial matters

 

(10,986)

 

(9,652)

SACME

 

Operation and oversight of the electric power transmission system

 

(12,577)

 

(8,906)

Salaverri, Dellatorre, Burgio y Wetzler Malbran

 

Legal fees

 

(20)

 

(205)

PYSSA

 

Financial and granting of loan services to customers

 

(41)

 

(50)

 

     

(23,624)

 

(18,813)

 

 

 

·       The balances with related parties are as follow:

 

c.     Receivables and payables

 

 

 

 

06.30.15

 

12.31.14

Other receivables - Non current

       

SACME

 

7,238

 

7,366

 

 

7,238

 

7,366

         

Other receivables - Current

       

SACME

 

662

 

667

CYCSA

 

-

 

86

   

662

 

753

 

 

 

06.30.15

 

12.31.14

Trade and Other payables

       

SACME

 

(2,216)

 

(2,706)

   

(2,216)

 

(2,706)

 

 

 

 

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EDENOR S.A.

Notes to the Condensed Interim Financial Statements

as of June 30, 2015 presented in comparative form (continued)

 

 

 

d.    Key management personnel’s remuneration

 

   

06.30.15

 

06.30.14

Salaries

 

38,186

 

30,380

 

 

38,186

 

30,380

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RICARDO TORRES

Chairman

 

 

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Free translation from the original in Spanish for publication in Argentina

 

REPORT OF CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS´REVIEW

To the Shareholders, President and Directors

Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte

Sociedad Anónima (Edenor S.A.)

Legal address: Avenida del Libertador 6363

Autonomous City of Buenos Aires

Tax Code No. 30-65511620-2

 

 

Introduction

 

We have reviewed the condensed interim financial statements of Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte Sociedad Anónima (Edenor S.A.) (hereinafter “Edenor S.A.” or “the Company”) which includes the condensed interim statement of financial position as of June 30, 2015, the related condensed interim statement of comprehensive income for the six and three months periods ended June 30, 2015, the related condensed interim statements of changes in equity and cash flows for the six-month period then ended with the complementary selected notes.

 

The amounts and other information related to fiscal year 2014 and its interim periods, are part of the financial statements mention above and therefore should be considered in relation to those financial statements.

 

 

Directors´ responsibility

Company´s Board of Directors is responsible of preparation and presentation of the financial statements, in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) adopted by the Argentine Federation of Professional Councils in Economic Sciences (FACPCE) ,as the applicable accounting framework and incorporated by the National Securities Commission (CNV), as they were approved by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), and, therefore, it’s responsible for the preparation and issuance of the condensed interim financial statements mentioned in first paragraph in accordance with IAS 34 “Interim financial information”. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion based on the limited review we have performed with the scope detailed in section “Scope of our review”.

 

 

 

Scope of our review

 

Our review was limited to the application of the procedures established in International Standard on Review Engagements 2410 “Review of interim financial information performed by the independent auditor of the entity”, which was adopted as standard review in Argentina through Technical Pronouncement No. 33 of the Argentine Federation of Professional Councils in Economic Sciences as was approved by International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB). A review of interim financial information consists in making inquiries of Company staff responsible for the preparation of the information included in the financial statements and the application of analytical procedures and other review procedures. This review is substantially less in scope than an audit in accordance of International Auditing Standards, consequently, this review does not allow us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Therefore, we do not express any opinion on the financial position, comprehensive income and cash flows of the Company.

 

 

 


 

 

Conclusion

 

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the condensed interim financial statements mentioned in the first paragraph of this report, are not prepared in all material respects, in accordance with IAS 34.

 

Emphasis of matter paragraph

 

We draw the attention to the situation explained in Note 1 to the financial statements in relation to the economic and financial situation of the Company.

 

Report of compliance with regulations in force

 

In compliance with regulations in force, we report that:

 

a)    the condensed interim financial statements of the Company, are transcribed into the “Inventory and Balance Sheet” book and, insofar as concerns our field of competence, are in compliance with the provisions of the Commercial Companies Law and pertinent resolutions of the National Securities Commission;

 

b)    the condensed interim financial statements of the company arise from accounting records kept in all formal respects in conformity with legal regulations;

 

c)    we have read the summary of activity, and additional information to the notes of condensed interim financial statements required by section 68 of the Rules of the Stock Exchange of Buenos Aires and article 12 °, Chapter III, Title IV of the regulations of the National Securities Commission on which, as regards those matters that are within our competence, we have no observations to make;

d)    at June 30, 2015 the liabilities accrued in favor of the Argentine Integrated Social Security System according to the Company’s accounting records amounted to $75.338.746, which were not yet due at that date.

 

Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, august 7, 2015

 

PRICE WATERHOUSE & CO. S.R.L.

 

(Socio)

C.P.C.E.C.A.B.A. Tº 1 Fº 17

Dr. Andrés Suarez

Public Accountant (UBA)

C.P.C.E. City of Buenos Aires

T° 245 F° 61

 

 

 

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



 
 
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte S.A.
     
     
  By:  /s/ Leandro Montero
  Leandro Montero
  Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 
 
Date: August 14, 2015