EX-1 2 exhibit_01.htm NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM exhibit_01.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing  

 

 

 

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

AS OF MARCH 31, 2017 AND FOR THE THREE

MONTH PERIOD THEN ENDED

PRESENTED WITH COMPARATIVE FIGURES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 
 

 

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

The following are not technical definitions, but they are helpful for the reader’s understanding of some terms used in the notes to the unaudited consolidated condensed interim financial statements of the Company.

Terms

 

Definitions

BLL

 

Bodega Loma La Lata S. A.

CAMMESA

 

Compañía Administradora del Mercado Eléctrico Mayorista S. A.

CB

 

Corporate Bonds

CIESA

 

Compañía de inversiones de energía S. A.

Citelec

 

Compañía Inversora en Transmisión Eléctrica Citelec S. A.

CNV

 

Comisión Nacional de Valores Argentine Securities Commisssion

Corod

 

Corod Producción S. A.

CPB

 

Central Piedra Buena S. A.

CTG

 

Central Térmica Güemes S. A.

CTLL

 

Central Térmica Loma La Lata S. A.

CTP

 

Central Térmica Piquirenda

CYCSA

 

Comunicación y Consumos S. A.

DESA

 

Desarrollos Energéticos S. A.

EASA

 

Electricidad Argentina S. A.

EcuadorTLC

 

EcuadorTLC S. A.

Edenor

 

Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte S. A.

Eg3 Red

 

Eg3 Red S. A.

ENRE

 

National Regulatory Authority of Electricity

FOCEDE

 

Fund works of consolidation and expansion of electrical distribution

FONINVEMEM

 

Fund for Investments required to increase the electric power supply in the WEM

Foundation

 

Pampa Energía Foundation committed to education (Foundation)

HIDISA

 

Hidroeléctrica Diamante S. A.

HINISA

 

Hidroeléctrica Los Nihuiles S. A.

 

 

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS: (Continuation)

Terms

 

Definitions

IASB

 

International Accounting Standards Board

IEASA

 

IEASA S. A.

IGJ

 

Inspección General de Justicia - General Inspection of Justice

IGMP

 

Minimum Notional Income Tax

INDISA

 

Inversora Diamante S. A.

INNISA

 

Inversora Nihuiles S. A.

IPB

 

Inversora Piedra Buena S. A.

MEyM

 

Ministry of Energy and Mining

NIC

 

International Accounting Standards

NIIF

 

International Financial Reporting Standards

NYSE

 

New York Stock Exchange

Orígenes Retiro

 

Orígenes Seguros de Retiro S. A.

PACOSA

 

Pampa Comercializadora S. A.

PBI

 

Petrobras Bolivia Internacional S. A.

PELSA

 

Petrolera Entre Lomas S. A.

PEPASA

 

Petrolera Pampa S. A.

PEPCA

 

PEPCA S. A.

PHA

 

Petrobras Hispano Argentina S. A.

PISA

 

Pampa Inversiones S. A.

PP

 

Pampa Participaciones S. A.

PP II

 

Pampa Participaciones II S. A.

PPSL

 

Petrobras Participaciones S. L.

PYSSA

 

Préstamos y Servicios S. A.

RTI

 

Tariff Structure Review

 

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS: (Continuation)

Terms

 

Definitions

Salaverri, Dellatorre, Burgio & Wetzler

 

Salaverri, Dellatorre, Burgio y Wetzler Malbran Abogados Sociedad Civil

SE

 

Secretary of Energy

SEE

 

Secretary of Electrical Energy

SEC

 

Securities and Exchange Commission

TGS

 

Transportadora de Gas del Sur S. A.

The Company / Pampa

 

Pampa Energía S. A.

The Group

 

Pampa Energía S. A. and its subsidiaries

TJSM

 

Termoeléctrica San Martín S. A.

TMB

 

Termoeléctrica Manuel Belgrano S. A.

Transba

 

Empresa de Transporte de Energía Eléctrica por Distribución Troncal de la Provincia de Buenos Aires Transba S. A.

Transelec

 

Transelec Argentina S. A.

Transener

 

Compañía de Transporte de Energía Eléctrica en Alta Tensión Transener S. A.

UTE Senillosa

 

Petrolera Pampa S. A. Rovella Carranza Gas y Petróleo de Neuquén, Unión Transitoria de Empresas Senillosa

WEM

 

Wholesale Electricity Market

WEBSA

 

World Energy Business S. A.

 

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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENT

OF FINANCIAL POSITION

As of March 31, 2017

presented with comparative figures

(In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

 

 

Note

 

03.31.2017

 

12.31.2016

ASSETS

 

 

     

NON CURRENT ASSETS

 

 

     

Investments in joint ventures

8

 

4,157

 

3,699

Investments in associates

9

 

798

 

787

Property, plant and equipment

10

 

42,160

 

41,090

Intangible assets

11

 

1,946

 

2,014

Other assets

   

12

 

13

Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss

12

 

150

 

742

Financial assets at amortized cost

13

 

10

 

62

Deferred tax assets

14

 

1,686

 

1,232

Trade and other receivables

15

 

4,946

 

4,469

Total non current assets

 

 

55,865

 

54,108

   

 

     

CURRENT ASSETS

 

 

     

Other assets

 

 

-

 

1

Inventories

 

 

3,577

 

3,360

Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss

12

 

8,438

 

4,188

Financial assets at amortized cost

13

 

75

 

23

Derivative financial instruments

 

 

6

 

13

Trade and other receivables

15

 

14,623

 

14,144

Cash and cash equivalents

16

 

3,069

 

1,421

Total current assets

 

 

29,788

 

23,150

Non current assets classified as held for sale

 

 

18

 

19

Total assets

 

 

85,671

 

77,277

 

 

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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENT

OF FINANCIAL POSITION

 (Continuation)

 

 

Note

 

03.31.2017

 

12.31.2016

SHAREHOLDERS´ EQUITY

 

 

     

Share capital

17

 

1,938

 

1,938

Additional paid-in capital and other reserves

 

 

4,974

 

4,963

Treasury shares

 

 

(72)

 

-

Legal reserve

 

 

232

 

232

Voluntary reserve

 

 

3,862

 

3,862

Retained earnings (Acumulated losses)

 

 

1,890

 

(11)

Other comprehensive (loss) / income

 

 

(17)

 

70

Equity attributable to owners of the company

 

 

12,807

 

11,054

Non-controlling interest

 

 

3,363

 

3,020

Total equity

 

 

16,170

 

14,074

   

 

     

LIABILITIES

 

 

     

NON CURRENT LIABILITIES

 

 

   

 

Trade and other payables

18

 

5,483

 

5,336

Borrowings

19

 

26,445

 

15,286

Deferred revenue

 

 

200

 

200

Salaries and social security payable

 

 

100

 

94

Defined benefit plans

 

 

975

 

921

Deferred tax liabilities

14

 

4,405

 

3,796

Income tax and minimum notional income tax provision

 

 

1,292

 

934

Taxes payables

 

 

502

 

306

Provisions

20

 

4,843

 

6,267

Total non current liabilities

 

 

44,245

 

33,140

           

CURRENT LIABILITIES

         

Trade and other payables

18

 

13,449

 

12,867

Borrowings

19

 

6,694

 

10,686

Deferred revenue

 

 

26

 

1

Salaries and social security payable

 

 

1,498

 

1,745

Defined benefit plans

 

 

110

 

112

Income tax and minimum notional income tax provision

 

 

558

 

1,454

Taxes payables

 

 

2,153

 

2,392

Provisions

20

 

768

 

806

Total current liabilities

 

 

25,256

 

30,063

Total liabilities

 

 

69,501

 

63,203

Total liabilities and equity

 

 

85,671

 

77,277

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed interim financial statements

 

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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

For the three-month period ended March 31, 2017

presented with comparative figures

 (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

 

 

Note

 

03.31.2017

 

03.31.2016

 

 

 

   

 

Revenue

21

 

15,166

 

4,227

Cost of sales

22

 

(10,491)

 

(3,279)

Gross profit

 

 

4,675

 

948

 

 

 

     

Selling expenses

23

 

(1,196)

 

(342)

Administrative expenses

24

 

(1,199)

 

(448)

Exploration expenses

25

 

(13)

 

-

Other operating income

26

 

1,377

 

966

Other operating expenses

26

 

(989)

 

(187)

Share of profit (loss) of joint ventures

8

 

283

 

(30)

Share of profit (loss) from associates

9

 

11

 

(3)

Operating income

 

 

2,949

 

904

 

 

 

     

Financial income

27

 

321

 

99

Financial expenses

27

 

(1,276)

 

(646)

Other financial results

27

 

677

 

409

Financial results, net

 

 

(278)

 

(138)

Profit before income tax

   

2,671

 

766

 

 

 

     

Income tax and minimun notional income tax

 

 

(376)

 

(93)

Profit of the period

 

 

2,295

 

673

 

 

 

     

Other comprehensive income

 

 

     

Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss

         

Translation differences

   

(174)

 

-

Income tax

   

26

 

-

Other comprehensive loss of the period

 

 

(148)

 

-

Other comprehensive income of the period

 

 

2,147

 

673

 

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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Continuation)

 

 

Total income of the period attributable to:

Note

 

03.31.2017

 

03.31.2016

Owners of the company

 

 

1,901

 

608

Non - controlling interest

 

 

394

 

65

 

 

 

2,295

 

673

 

 

 

     

 

 

 

     

Total comprehensive income of the period attributable to:

 

 

     

Owners of the company

 

 

1,814

 

608

Non - controlling interest

 

 

333

 

65

 

 

 

2,147

 

673

 

 

 

     

 

 

 

     

Earnings per share attributable to the equity holders of the company during the period

 

 

     

Basic and diluted earnings per share

28

 

0.9819

 

0.3583

 

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

 

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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

For the three-month period ended March 31, 2017

presented with comparative figures

 (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

 

 

Attributable to owners

 

 

 

 

 

Equity holders of the company

 

Retained earnings

 

Non-controlling interest

 

Total equity

Share capital

 

Additional paid-in capital and other reserves

 

Treasury shares

 

Legal reserve

 

Voluntary reserve

 

Other comprehensive income / (loss) for the year

 

Retained earnings (Accumulated losses)

 

Subtotal

   

Balance as of December 31, 2015

1,696

 

1,231

 

-

 

51

 

978

 

(31)

 

3,065

 

6,990

 

1,391

 

8,381

                                       

Profit for the three-month period

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

608

 

608

 

65

 

673

Comprehensive income for the three-month period

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

608

 

608

 

65

 

673

                                       

Balance as of March 31, 2016

1,696

 

1,231

 

-

 

51

 

978

 

(31)

 

3,673

 

7,598

 

1,456

 

9,054

                                       
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Constitution of legal reserve - Shareholders’ meeting 04.29.2016

-

 

-

 

-

 

153

 

-

 

-

 

(153)

 

-

 

-

 

-

Constitution of voluntary reserve - Shareholders’ meeting 04.29.2016

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

2,912

 

-

 

(2,912)

 

-

 

-

 

-

Recomposition of legal reserve - Shareholders’ meeting 11.17.2016

-

 

-

 

-

 

28

 

(28)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Sale of interest in subsidiaries

-

 

3

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

3

 

1

 

4

Acquisition of subsidiaries

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

7,869

 

7,869

Public offer for the acquisition of subsidiaries' shares

141

 

1,387

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

1,528

 

(4,260)

 

(2,732)

Merger with subsidiary

101

 

2,330

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

2,431

 

(1,764)

 

667

Stock compensation plans

-

 

12

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

12

 

10

 

22

Dividends attributables to non-controlling interest

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(82)

 

(82)

Loss for the complementary nine-month period

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(619)

 

(619)

 

(306)

 

(925)

Other comprehensive income for the nine-month period

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

101

 

-

 

101

 

96

 

197

Comprehensive loss for the nine-month period

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

101

 

(619)

 

(518)

 

(210)

 

(728)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as of December 31, 2016

1,938

 

4,963

 

-

 

232

 

3,862

 

70

 

(11)

 

11,054

 

3,020

 

14,074

 

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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

(Continuation)

 

 

Attributable to owners

 

 

 

 

 

Equity holders of the company

 

Retained earnings

     

Non-controlling interest

 

Total equity

Share capital

 

Additional paid-in capital and other reserves

 

Treasury shares

 

Legal reserve

 

Voluntary reserve

 

Other comprehensive income / (loss) for the year

 

Retained earnings (Accumulated losses)

 

Subtotal

   

Balance as of December 31, 2016

1,938

 

4,963

 

-

 

232

 

3,862

 

70

 

(11)

 

11,054

 

3,020

 

14,074

Stock compensation plans

-

 

11

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

11

 

10

 

21

Acquisition of own shares (Note 36)

-

 

-

 

(72)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(72)

 

-

 

(72)

Profit for the three-month period

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

1,901

 

1,901

 

394

 

2,295

Other comprehensive loss for the three-month period

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(87)

 

-

 

(87)

 

(61)

 

(148)

Comprehensive income for the three-month period

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(87)

 

1,901

 

1,814

 

333

 

2,147

                                       

Balance as of March 31, 2017

1,938

 

4,974

 

(72)

 

232

 

3,862

 

(17)

 

1,890

 

12,807

 

3,363

 

16,170

 

 

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

 

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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the three-month period ended March 31, 2017

presented with comparative figures

 (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

 

 

 

 

03.31.2017

 

03.31.2016

 

Note

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

     

Total profit for the period

 

 

2,295

 

673

Adjustments to reconcile net profit to cash flows generated by operating activities:

 

 

     

Income tax and minimum notional income tax

 

 

376

 

93

Accrued interest

 

 

909

 

542

Depreciations and amortizations

22, 23 and 24

 

1,230

 

269

(Recovery) constitution of allowances, net

23 and 26

 

(15)

 

18

(Recovery) constitution of provisions, net

26

 

(339)

 

60

Share of (loss) profit of joint ventures and associates

8 and 9

 

(294)

 

33

Accrual of defined benefit plans

22, 23 and 24

 

73

 

28

Net foreign currency exchange difference

27

 

(580)

 

118

Result from measurement at present value

27

 

37

 

(1)

Changes in the fair value of financial instruments

 

 

(145)

 

(557)

Results from property, plant and equipment sale and decreases

 

 

(5)

 

-

Consumption of materials

 

 

4

 

3

Higher costs recognition - SE Resolution No. 250/13 and subsequent Notes

 

 

-

 

(81)

Asset retirement obligation

27

 

22

 

31

Compensation agreements

23, 24 and 26

 

189

 

100

Other expenses FOCEDE

26

 

-

 

14

Other financial results

 

 

24

 

3

Contingent consideration

26

 

171

 

-

Onerous contract (Ship or pay)

26

 

37

 

-

Other

 

 

22

 

4

 

 

 

     

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

     

Increase in trade receivables and other receivables

 

 

(1,444)

 

(229)

Increase in inventories

 

 

(224)

 

(3)

Decrease in trade and other payables

 

 

(569)

 

(758)

Increase in deferred income

 

 

25

 

14

Decrease in salaries and social security payable

 

 

(319)

 

(169)

Decrease in defined benefit plans

 

 

(20)

 

(10)

Decrease in tax payables

 

 

(787)

 

(108)

Decrease in provisions

 

 

(1,069)

 

(11)

Income tax and minimum notional income tax paid

 

 

(370)

 

-

Proceeds from derivative financial instruments

 

 

47

 

97

Net cash (used in) generated by operating activities

 

 

(719)

 

173

 

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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (Continuation)

 

 

 

 

03.31.2017

 

03.31.2016

 

Note

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

     

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

 

 

(1,861)

 

(764)

Purchases of financial assets

 

 

(6,001)

 

(26)

Proceeds from property, plant and equipment sale

 

 

7

 

-

Proceeds from financial assets' sale and amortization

 

 

2,460

 

120

Proceeds from sales of subsidiaries

 

 

173

 

-

Dividends received

 

 

2

 

7

Proceeds from (granted of) loans

 

 

2

 

(2)

Recovery (Subscription) of investment funds, net

 

 

806

 

770

Proceeds from financial assets' interest

 

 

-

 

1

Net cash (used in) generated by investing activities

 

 

(4,412)

 

106

 

 

 

     

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

     

Proceeds from borrowings

 

 

16,262

 

1,060

Payment of borrowings

 

 

(8,410)

 

(733)

Payment of borrowings' interests

 

 

(776)

 

(276)

Payment for acquisition of own shares

 

 

(72)

 

-

Repayment of own debt

 

 

-

 

(4)

Net cash generated by financing activities

 

 

7,004

 

47

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

1,873

 

326

 

 

 

     

Cash and cash equivalents at the begining of the year

16

 

1,421

 

517

Exchange difference generated by cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(225)

 

55

Increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

1,873

 

326

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period

16

 

3,069

 

898

 

Significant Non-cash transactions:

 

 

     

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment through an increase in trade payables

 

 

(791)

 

(380)

Borrowing costs capitalized in property, plant and equipment

 

 

(90)

 

(155)

Receivable for property, plan and equipment sale, pending of collection

 

 

25

 

-

Decrease in borrowings through offsetting with trade receivables

 

 

(26)

 

(16)

Increase in asset retirement obligation provision

 

 

(6)

 

-

Recovery of guarantee of derivative financial instruments, net through the delivery of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

 

 

-

 

181

 

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

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three-month period ended March 31, 2017

presented with comparative figures

(In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

NOTE 1: GENERAL INFORMATION

 

The Company is an integrated energy company, which, through different subsidiaries, is engaged in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity in Argentina. In addition, it conducts oil and gas exploration and production activities, through its subsidiary PEPASA, as well as gas transportation (through its joint control of CIESA, TGS’s controlling company).

 

With the acquisition of Petrobras Argentina S.A. (“Petrobras”) as from July 27, 2016, and its subsequent absorption through merger as of November 1, 2016, the Company incorporated new assets, such as new electric power plants, and higher levels of oil and gas production. Additionally, the Company has added fuels production and retail, lubricants manufacturing and a participation in the petrochemical industry to its portfolio. 

 

In the generation segment, the Company had an installed capacity of approximately 2,309 MW, which is equal to 6.9% of Argentina’s installed capacity. With the incorporation of the Genelba, Pichi Picún Leufú and Eco Energía power plants, owned by Petrobras, the generation segment reached an installed capacity of 3,433 MW, thus becoming one of the largest electric power production companies in Argentina.    

 

In the electricity distribution segment, the Company controls Edenor, the largest electricity distributor in Argentina, with over 2.9 million customers and which concession area extends throughout the northern region of Buenos Aires City and northwest of Greater Buenos Aires.

 

In the oil and gas segment, the Company controls PEPASA, a company established in 2009 with the purpose of supplying the Group’s thermal power stations and engaging in oil and gas production and exploration in Argentina, an objective that has changed over time. Currently PEPASA has interests in 7 areas (including investment and operating agreements), with an average production volume of 2.7 million m3/day of natural gas (approximately 3 million m3/day in December 2016) and 0.2 thousand m3/day of oil. PEPASA’s production results correspond to its associations in productive projects with YPF, YSUR (former Apache) and the Company, as well as to projects on its own account as operator. A large part of the production is sold under the Natural Gas Surplus Injection Program at a total price of U$S 7.5/MMBTU.

 

With the acquisition of Petrobras, the Company incorporated areas in Argentina and abroad, with an average annual production volume of approximately 4.4 thousand m3/day of oil and 6.5 million m3/day of natural gas. The main oil production assets are Medanito-Jagüel de los Machos, El Tordillo and Entre Lomas-Bajada del Palo through its interest in PELSA, and the main natural gas production assets are Río Neuquén, Sierra Chata and El Mangrullo. Additionally, the Company has a 23% interest in Oldelval, a company engaged in the transportation of crude oil through pipelines from the Neuquén basin.

 

In the refining and distribution segment, the Company owns the refinery Dr. Ricardo Eliçabe, located in the City of Bahía Blanca, a 28.5% interest in Refinor (owner of a refinery in Campo Durán, Province of Salta and 80  service stations in Northern Argentina). Additionally, it sells fuels, operating a network of 262 services stations in the center and south of the country, of which 23 are owned and 55 leased; and manufactures lubricants through the Avellaneda industrial plant.

 

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 (in millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

 

NOTE 1: (Continuation)

Lastly, in the petrochemical segment the Company owns three high-complexity industrial plants for the production of a wide range of petrochemical products.

Through its Holding and others business segment, the Company holds an interest in the electricity and gas transportation businesses, conducts financial investment transactions and maintains investments in other companies that have complementary businesses. In the transmission business, the Company jointly controls Citelec, which is the controlling company of Transener that performs the operation and maintenance of the high-tension transmission network in Argentina which covers more than 14,500 km of lines of its own, and 6,200 km of lines of Transba. Both companies together carry 85% of the electricity in Argentina. In the natural gas transportation business, through CIESA, the Company has a 25.5% indirect interest in TGS that holds a concession for the transportation of natural gas in Southern Argentina and is engaged in processing and trading of natural gas liquids.

 

NOTE 2: REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

 

The main regulatory provisions affecting the electricity market and the activities of the company have been detailed in the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2016, with the exception of the changes stated below.

 

2.1          Generation

 

SEE Resolution No. 19-E/17 – New Remuneration Scheme

 

On February 2, 2017, the SEE issued Resolution No. 19-E/17 (the "Resolution"), which replaces the remuneration scheme set forth by Resolution No. 22/16 (update of the remuneration scheme implemented by Res. No. 95/13 and previously updated by Res. No. 529/14 and Res. No. 482/15) and establishes guidelines for the remuneration to generation plants as from the commercial transaction corresponding to February 1, 2017.

 

The Resolution provides for remunerative items based on technology and scale, establishing dollar-denominated prices payable in pesos at the BCRA’s exchange rate effective on the last business day of the month of the applicable economic transaction; the transaction's maturity will be the one provided for in CAMMESA's Proceedings.

 

2.1.1 Remuneration for Available Power Capacity

 

Thermal Power Generators

The Resolution provides for a minimum remuneration for power capacity based on technology and scale, and allows generating, co-generating and self-generating agents owning conventional thermal power stations to offer Guaranteed Availability Commitments for the energy and power capacity generated by their units not committed under the Energía Plus service modality or under the WEM Supply Agreement pursuant to Resolution No. 220/07.

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NOTE 2: (Continuation)

 

Availability Commitments for each unit should be declared for a term of three years, together with information for the Summer Seasonal Programming (except for 2017, where information may be submitted within the term for the winter seasonal period), with the possibility to offer different availability values for summer and winter six-month periods.

 

Finally, generators will enter into a Guaranteed Availability Commitment Agreement with CAMMESA, which may assign it to the demand as defined by the SEE. The committed thermal generators’ remuneration for power capacity will be proportional to their compliance.

 

-          Minimum Remuneration: It applies to generators with no Availability Commitments

 

Technology/Scale

Minimum Price [U$S/MW- month]

Large CC Capacity > 150 MW

3,050

Large TV Capacity > 100 MW

4,350

Small TV Capacity ≤ 100 MW

5,700

Large TG Capacity > 50 MW

3,550

Internal Combustion Engines

5,700

 

-           Base Remuneration: It applies to generators with Availability Commitments

 

Period

Base Price [U$S/MW- month]

May 17 – Oct. 17

6,000

Nov. 17 onwards

7,000

 

 

-          Additional Remuneration: Remuneration for the additional available power capacity aiming to encourage Availability Commitments for the periods with a higher system demand. CAMMESA will define a Monthly Thermal Generation Goal for the set of qualified generators on a bi-monthly basis and will call for additional power capacity availability offers with prices not exceeding the additional price.

 

Period

Additional Price [U$S/MW- month]

May 17 – Oct. 17

1,000

Nov. 17 onwards

2,000

 

 

Hydroelectric Generators

 

In the case of hydroelectric power plants, a base remuneration and an additional remuneration for power capacity were established.

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NOTE 2: (Continuation)

 

Power capacity availability is determined independently of the reservoir level, the contributions made, or the expenses incurred. Furthermore, in the case of pumping hydroelectric power plants, the following is considered to calculate availability: i) the operation as turbine at all hours within the period, and ii) the availability as pump at off-peak hours every day and on non-business days.

 

 

The base remuneration is determined by the actual power capacity plus that under programmed and/or agreed maintenance:

 

Technology/Scale

Base Price (U$S/MW- month)

Medium HI Capacity > 120 ≤ 300 MW

3,000

Small HI Capacity > 50 ≤ 120 MW

4,500

Large Pumped HI Capacity > 120 ≤ 300 MW

2,000

 

Similarly to the provisions of Resolution No. 22/16, in the case of hydroelectric power plants maintaining control structures on river courses and not having an associated power plant, a 1.20 factor will be applied to the plant at the headwaters.

 

The additional remuneration applies to power plants of any scale for their actual availability and based on the applicable period:

 

Type of Power Plant

Period

Additional Price (U$S/MW- month)

Conventional

 

May 17 – Oct. 17

500

Nov. 17 onwards

1,000

Pumped

May 17 – Oct. 17

0

Nov. 17 onwards

500

 

As from November 2017, the allocation and collection of 50% of the additional remuneration will be conditional upon the generator: i) taking out insurance, to CAMMESA’s satisfaction, to cover for major incidents on critical equipment; and ii) the progressive updating of the plant's control systems pursuant to an investment plan to be submitted based on criteria to be defined by the SEE.

 

Other Technologies

 

The remuneration is made up of a base price and an additional price associated with the availability of the installed equipment with an operating permanence longer than 12 months as from the beginning of the Summer Seasonal Programming.

 

 

Technology/Scale

Price

Base (U$S/MWh)

Additional (U$S/MWh)

Wind Power

7.5

17.5

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 (in millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

 

NOTE 2: (Continuation)

 

2.1.2 Remuneration for Generated and Operated Energy

 

The remuneration for Generated Energy is valued at variable prices according to the type of fuel:

 

 

Technology/Scale

Natural Gas  [U$S/MWh]

Hydrocarbons (U$S/MWh)

Large CC Capacity > 150 MW

5.0

8.0

Large TV Capacity > 100 MW

5.0

8.0

Small TV Capacity ≤ 100 MW

5.0

8.0

Large TG Capacity > 50 MW

5.0

8.0

Internal Combustion Engines

7.0

10.0

 

The remuneration for Operated Energy applies to the integration of hourly power capacities for the period, and is valued at U$S 2.0/MWh for any type of fuel.

 

In the case of hydroelectric plants, prices for Generated and Operated Energy are as follows:

 

 

Technology/Scale

Generated Energy [U$S/MWh]

Operated Energy [U$S/MWh]

Medium HI Capacity > 120 ≤ 300 MW

3.5

1.4

Small HI Capacity > 50 ≤ 120 MW

3.5

1.4

Large Pumped HI Capacity > 120 ≤ 300 MW

3.5

1.4

 

 

2.1.3 Additional Remuneration for Efficiency

 

The Resolution keeps in force the additional remuneration for efficiency created by Resolution No. 482/15.

 

 

2.1.4 Additional Remuneration for Low-Use Thermal Generators

 

The Resolution provides for an additional remuneration for low-use thermal generators having frequent startups based on the monthly generated energy for a price of U$S 2.6/MWh multiplied by the usage/startup factor.

 

The usage factor is based on the Rated Power Use Factor recorded during the last rolling year, which will have a 0.5 value for thermal units with a usage factor lower than 30% and a 1.0 value for units with a usage factor lower than 15%. In all other cases, the factor will equal 0.0.

 

The startup factor is established based on startups recorded during the last rolling year for issues associated with the economic dispatch made by CAMMESA. It will have a 0.0 value for units with up to 74 startups, a 0.1 value for units recording between 75 and 149 startups, and a 0.2 value for units recording more than 150 startups. In all other cases, the factor will equal 0.

 

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 (in millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

 

NOTE 2: (Continuation)

 

2.1. 5 Repayment of Overhaul Financing (applicable to thermal and hydroelectric generators)

 

The Resolution abrogates the Maintenance Remuneration and provides that, as regards the repayment of outstanding loans applicable to thermal and hydroelectric generators, credits already accrued and/or committed to the cancellation of such maintenance works will be applied first. The balance will be repaid by discounting U$S 1/MWh for the energy generated until the total cancellation of the financing.

 

Recategorization of hydroelectric power plants of subsidiary HINISA:

 

On April 10, 2017, the SEE provided for the recategorization of the Nihuil I, Nihuil II and Nihuil III plants as small-scale plants for the application of the effective remuneration scheme. Thus, the SEE rectified the incorrect categorization initially assigned to these plants in line with the repeated claims lodged by the Company since April 25, 2013.

 

Pursuant to the terms of the SEE's instruction to CAMMESA, the recategorization is effective as from April 2017.

 

The impact of this recategorization represents a 50% increase in the base remuneration for power capacity, which thus rises from U$S 3,000 - month to U$S 4,500 -month.

 

2.2          Distribution

 

2.2.1. Tariff Structure Review

 

On January 31, 2017, the ENRE issued Resolution No. 63/17, pursuant to which it determined the definitive Electricity Rate Schedules, the review of costs, the required quality levels, and all the other rights and obligations that are to be applied and complied with by Edenor as from February 1, 2017. The above-mentioned regulation was adapted by the ENRE by means of the issuance of Resolutions Nos. 81/17, 82/17, and 92/17, and Note No. 124,898.

 

The aforementioned Resolution states that the ENRE, as instructed by the MEyM, shall limit the increase in the VAD resulting from the RTI process and applicable as from February 1, 2017, to a maximum of 42%, as compared to the VAD in effect at the date of issuance of the aforementioned resolution, with the remaining value of the new VAD being applied in two stages, the first of them in November 2017 and the last one in February 2018. Additionally, the ENRE shall recognize and allow Edenor to bill the VAD difference arising as a consequence of the gradual application of the tariff increase recognized in the RTI in 48 installments as from February 1, 2018, which will be incorporated into the VAD’s value resulting as of that date. As of March 31, 2017, the amount arising from the aforementioned limitation and not recognized by Edenor in these condensed interim financial statements amounts approximately to $ 933.2 million.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 (in millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

 

NOTE 2: (Continuation)

 

Despite the previously described progress achieved with regard to the completion of the RTI process, at the date of issuance of these condensed interim financial statements, the definitive treatment to be given, by the MEyM, to all the issues resulting from the non-compliance with the Adjustment Agreement, including the remaining balances and other effects caused by the partial measures adopted, is yet to be defined.

 

These issues, among others, include the following:

 

i.         the treatment to be given to the remaining balances of the amounts received for the fulfillment of the Investment Plan through the loans for consumption (mutuums) granted to cover the insufficiency of the funds deriving from the FOCEDE;

 

ii.        the treatment to be given to the funds disbursed by Edenor for the fulfillment of the Investment Plan, not included in i) above;

 

iii.       the conditions for the settlement of the balance outstanding with CAMMESA at the date of issuance of SE Resolution No. 32/15, for which purpose Edenor has submitted a payment plan;

 

iv.      the treatment to be given to the Penalties and Discounts which payment/crediting is pending.

 

Finally, on April 26, 2017, Edenor was notified that the MEyM had provided that, since the RTI process was completed, the SEE -with the participation of the Undersecretariat for Coordination Tariff Policies- and the ENRE, shall determine within a term of 120 days whether any pending obligation exists through the effective date of the electricity rate schedules resulting from the RTI, and in connection with the Adjustment Agreement entered into on February 13, 2006. In such a case, the treatment to be given to those obligations shall also be determined.

 

2.2.2. Penalties

 

In addition to that which has been mentioned in note 2.3 to the financial statements as of December 31, 2016, in relation to the control procedures, the service quality assessment methodologies, and the penalty system applicable as from February 1, 2017 for the 2017 – 2021 period set out by ENRE Resolution No. 63/17, the Regulatory Entity, through Note No. 125,248 dated March 29, 2017, set new penalty determination and adjustment mechanisms, providing for the following:

 

i.          Penalty values shall be determined on the basis of the kwh value, the average electricity rate, the cost of energy not supplied or other economic parameter at the value in effect at the first day of the control period or the value in effect at the date of the penalizable event for penalties arising from specific events.

 

ii.        For all the events that occurred during the transition period (the period between the signing of the Adjustment Agreement and the effective date of the RTI) for which a penalty has not been imposed, penalties shall be adjusted by the consumer price index (IPC) used by the Argentine Central Bank (BCRA) to produce the multilateral real exchange rate index (ITCRM) for the month prior to the end of the control period or that for the month prior to the date of occurrence of the penalizable event for penalties arising from specific events, until the date on which the penalty is imposed. This mechanism is also applicable to the concepts penalized after April 15, 2016 (ENRE Note No. 120,151) and through the effective date of the RTI. This adjustment will be part of the penalty principal amount.

 

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 (in millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

 

NOTE 2: (Continuation)

 

iii.       Unpaid penalties will accrue interest at the BNA lending rate for thirty-day discount transactions from the date of the resolution to the date of actual payment, as interest on late payment. In the case of penalties related to Customer service, the calculated amount shall be increased by 50%.

 

iv.      Penalties subsequent to February 1, 2017 will be valued at the Kwh value or the cost of energy not supplied of the first day of the control period or of the day of occurrence of the penalizable event for penalties arising from specific events. Those concepts will not be adjusted by the IPC, applying the interest on late payment established in iii) above. Moreover, an additional fine equivalent to twice the amount of the penalty will be determined if payment is not made in due time and manner.

 

The impact of these new penalty determination and adjustment mechanisms have been quantified by Edenor and recognized as of March 31, 2017.

 

2.2.3. Framework agreement

 

Due to the fact that at the date of these condensed interim financial statements the approvals of the new Framework Agreement for the January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018 period by both the Federal and the Provincial Governments are still in process, no cumulative revenue has been recognized as of March 31, 2017 which amounts to $ 148.1 million.

 

2.3          TGS

On March 30, 2017, TGS and the Federal Government executed a new transitory agreement (the “2017 Transitory Agreement”). In this sense, ENARGAS issued Resolution No. I-4362 approving: (i) the RTI and the new tariff chart applicable to TGS; (ii) a Five-Year Investment Plan (April 2017 through March 2022) to be conducted by TGS; and (iii) a non-automatic mechanism for bi-annual updates in natural gas transportation tariffs which will contemplate the evolution of the Wholesale Price Index published by the INDEC.

As regards the tariff scheme, the MEyM issued Resolution No. 74E/2017 setting a limitation on the tariff increase resulting from the RTI process, which will be applied in three stages. The first stage will be effective as from April 1, 2017 and involves a 64.2% tariff increase. The remaining tariff increases will be granted as from December 1, 2017 and April 1, 2018.

 

2.4          Transener

Pursuant to Resolution No. 524/16, which establishes the program applicable to the RTI process for Electric Power Transmission during 2016, on January 31, 2017, the ENRE issued Resolutions No. 66/17 and No. 73/17, which established, among others, the following provisions: (i) the tariffs in force for the 2017/2021 five-year period, which resulted in an annual amount of $3,274 million and $1,499 million at the currency effective as of February 2017 for Transener and Transba, respectively, and (ii) these resolutions provide for an investment plan for the 2017/2021 five-year period in the amounts of $3,336 million and $2,251 million for Transener and Transba, respectively.

Furthermore, the ENRE established the mechanism for adjusting the remuneration, the service quality system and the applicable penalties, the reward system and the investment plan to be executed by both companies during such period.

 

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 (in millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

 

NOTE 2: (Continuation)

Due to the differences among the several tariff proposals submitted under the Full Tariff Review process initiated by the ENRE, on April 7 and 21, 2017, Transener and Transba, respectively, filed a Motion for Reconsideration and Appeal against ENRE Resolutions No. 66/2017, 84/2017, 139/2017, 73/2017, 88/2017 and 138/2017, whereby the ENRE approved the tariff system applicable to Transener and Transba, respectively, for the 2017/2021 period.

 

 

NOTE 3: BASIS OF PRESENTATION

These unaudited condensed interim financial statements for the three-month period ended on March 31, 2017 have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting".

This unaudited condensed interim financial information should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of the Company as of December 31, 2016, which have been prepared in accordance with IFRS, as issued by the IASB. These unaudited consolidated condensed interim financial statements are expressed in Argentine pesos. They have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified by the measurement of financial assets at fair value.

 

These unaudited condensed interim financial statements for the three-month period ended March 31, 2017 have not been audited. The Company’s management estimates they include all the necessary adjustments to present fairly the results of operations for each period. The results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2017, does not necessarily reflect in proportion the Company’s results for the complete year.

These unaudited condensed interim financial statements have been approved for their issuance by the Company’s Board of Directors on May 11, 2017.

Comparative information

 

Balances as of December 31, 2016 and for the three-month period ended on March 31, 2016, included in these unaudited condensed interim financial statements for comparative purposes, are derived from the financial statements at those dates. Certain reclassifications have been made to those financial statements to keep the consistency in the presentation with the amounts of the current period.

The income recognition on account of the RTI - SE Resolution No. 32/15 and the higher costs recognition - SE Resolution No. 250/13 and subsequent Notes are shown under Other operating income.

 

NOTE 4: ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The accounting policies applied in these unaudited condensed interim financial statements are consistent with those used in the financial statements for the last fiscal year prepared under IFRSs, which ended on December 31, 2016.

As of the issuance of these Condensed Interim Financial Statements, the IASB has not issued any new standards or amendments to the IFRS applicable to the Company.

At the time of issuance of its next annual financial statements, the Company will apply the standards effective during fiscal year 2017 indicated in Note 4.2. to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2016 (IAS 7: “Statement of Cash Flows” and IAS 12: “Income Taxes”). The Company estimates that these modifications will have no impact on the Company’s operating results or financial situation, but will only involve new disclosures.

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 (in millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

 

NOTE 5: CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGMENTS

The preparation of these unaudited consolidated condensed interim financial statements requires the Company’s Management to make future estimates and assessments, to apply critical judgment and to establish assumptions affecting the application of accounting policies and the amounts of disclosed assets and liabilities, and income and expenses.

Mentioned estimates and judgments are evaluated on a continuous basis and are based on past experiences and other reasonable factors under the existing circumstances. Actual future results might differ from the estimates and evaluations made at the date of preparation of these unaudited condensed interim financial statements.

In the preparation of these unaudited condensed interim financial statements, management judgements on applying the Company’s accounting policies and sources of information used for the respective estimates are the same as those applied in the Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2016.

 

NOTE 6: FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT

The Company’s activities are subject to several financial risks: market risk (including the exchange rate risk, the interest rate risk and price risk), credit risk and liquidity risk.

 

No significant changes have arisen in risk management policies since last year.

 

NOTE 7: INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES

 

Merger of Subsidiaries

The following corporate reorganizations seek to derive important benefits for the Group, as they will allow for a higher operating efficiency, an optimized use of available resources, the leveraging of technical, administrative and financial structures, and the implementation of converging policies, strategies and goals. Furthermore, the high complementarity between the participating companies will be leveraged, thus reducing costs resulting from the duplication and overlapping of operating and administrative structures.

The merger's effective date was fixed on January 1, 2017, as from which date the transfer to the acquiring companies of the whole net worth of the acquired companies became effective, all the rights and obligations, assets and liabilities of the acquired companies thus being incorporated into the acquiring companies' net worth, all of which subject to the corresponding corporate approvals under the applicable law, the approval by the ENRE and the registration with the Public Registry of Commerce of the merger and the dissolution without liquidation of the acquired companies.

These reorganizations were implemented by means of a merger through absorption process, whereby the acquired companies will be dissolved without going into liquidation, subject to the provisions of the prior merger through absorption commitment, and sections 82 through 87 of the Ley General de Sociedades No. 19,550 (Argentine Business Companies Law, or “BCL”) and its amending provisions, the CNV provisions, the BCBA Listing Rules and other provisions, the IGJ provisions and all other applicable legal and regulatory provisions in force.

Corporate reorganizations correspond to business combinations between companies under common control, and therefore there is no effect in these unaudited consolidated condensed interim financial statements.

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NOTE 7: (Continuation)

7.1. CTLL, EASA and IEASA

On December 7 and 22, 2016, the Board of Directors of CTLL, EASA and IEASA resolved to initiate all necessary tasks and procedures for the merger through absorption among CTLL, as absorbing company, and EASA and IEASA, as absorbed companies.

As part of the analysis of this reorganization and in order for the process to be feasible, EASA's management concluded that it was necessary that the debt EASA held with holders of Class A and B Discount Corporate Bonds issued on July 19, 2006 and maturing in 2021 be capitalized.

On March 27, 2017, EASA's Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders approved the capitalization of the total debt it held with the holders of Class A and Class B Discount Notes due 2021. The capitalization was accepted by PISA in its capacity as sole holder.

Pursuant to the prior merger commitment approved by the Boards of Directors of CTLL, EASA and IEASA on March 29, 2017, each EASA shareholder (excluding IEASA) and each IEASA shareholder will receive, as consideration for each share it held before the merger, 0.47015941 common shares of CTLL with a face value of $1 each, and each granting the right to one vote.

As a result of the above-mentioned exchange ratio, CTLL will issue 58,076,911 common shares with a face value of $1 each, and each granting the right to one vote and, after the merger through absorption is perfected, CTLL’s capital stock will consist of 592,476,911 common shares.

As at the issuance date of these Condensed Interim Financial Statements, the registration of the  merger with the IGJ and the CNV is still pending, and the Company is making the applicable presentations before such entities.

7.2. PACOSA and WEBSA

On December 7, 2016, the Boards of Directors of PACOSA and WEBSA resolved to begin all necessary tasks and procedures for the merger through absorption between PACOSA, as absorbing company, and WEBSA as absorbed company.

Pursuant to the prior merger commitment approved by PACOSA and WEBSA's Boards of Directors on March 7, 2017, each WEBSA shareholder will receive, as consideration for each share it held before the merger, 3.305882 ordinary shares of PACOSA with a face value of $1 each, and each granting the right to one vote.

As a result of the above-mentioned exchange ratio, PACOSA will issue 13,310,739 common shares in book-entry form with a face value of $1 each, and each granting the right to one vote and, after the merger through absorption is effected, PACOSA’s capital stock will consist of 33,010,739 common shares.

As at the issuance date of these Condensed Interim Financial Statements, the registration of the merger with the IGJ and the CNV is still pending , and the Company is making the applicable presentations before such entities. 

 

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 (in millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

 

 

NOTE 8: INVESTMENTS IN JOINT VENTURES

The following table presents the main activity and information from the financial statements used for the valuation, and percentages of participation in joint ventures:

 

 

 

 

 

Information about the issuer

 

 

Main activity

 

Date

 

Share capital

 

(Loss) Profit of the period

 

Equity

 

Direct and indirect participation %

CIESA (1)

 

Investment

 

03.31.2017

 

639

 

335

 

1,879

 

50%

Citelec (2)

 

Investment

 

03.31.2017

 

554

 

223

 

538

 

50%

Greenwind (3)

 

Generation

 

03.31.2017

 

5

 

(5)

 

321

 

50%

(1) The Company holds a direct and indirect interest of 50% in CIESA, a company that holds a 51% interest in the share capital of TGS.

(2) Through a 50% interest, the company co-controls Citelec, company that controlled Transener with 52.65% of the shares and votes. As a result, the company indirectly owns a 26.33% stake in Transener.

(3) See Note 8.2.

 

The details of the valuations of interests in joint ventures is as follows:

 

 

 

03.31.2017

 

12.31.2016

CIESA

 

3,705

 

3,532

Citelec

 

277

 

167

Greenwind

 

175

 

-

 

 

4,157

 

3,699

 

The breakdown of the result from interests in joint ventures is as follows:

 

 

 

03.31.2017

 

03.31.2016

CIESA

 

173

 

-

Citelec (1)

 

110

 

(30)

 

 

283

 

(30)

(1)  Includes adjustments for repurchase of corporate bonds and depreciation of property, plant and equipment.

 

The evolution of interests in joint ventures is as follows:

 

 

Note

 

03.31.2017

 

03.31.2016

At the beginning of the year

 

 

3,699

 

224

Reclasifications

8.2

 

175

 

-

Other decreases

 

 

-

 

(6)

Share of profit (loss)

 

 

283

 

(30)

At the end of the period

 

 

4,157

 

188

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 (in millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

 

NOTE 8: (Continuation)

 

8.1. Swap of participations in TGS

As part of the sale of the indirect interest in TGS perfected on July 27, 2016, the Company acquired an option, valid until February 2017, to swap the rights as sole beneficiary of the trust holding 40% of CIESA's capital stock and voting rights (“CIESA Trust”) in exchange for the shares that PHA and the Company holds in CIESA, 25% and 15%, respectively (the “Exchange”).

On January 17, 2017, the exchange whereby the Purchasers transferred to PHA their capacity as beneficiaries and trustees of the trust holding 40% of CIESA's capital stock and voting rights, and the Company and PHA transferred to the Purchasers shares representing 40% of CIESA’s capital stock and voting rights, was perfected. The Company thus keeping a 10% direct interest in CIESA's capital stock and voting rights. The Exchange was approved by ENARGAS on December 29, 2016. The Purchasers and the Company’s direct and indirect interests in TGS remain unaltered as a result of the Exchange.

Also, on the same day, the Purchasers paid the Company and PISA the remaining purchase price under the share purchase agreement dated July 18, 2016, for a total of US $ 80 million plus interest.

 

On January 11, 2017, the CNDC (National Commission for the Defense of Competition) approved the acquisition by the Company of 40% of CIESA’s capital stock, an interest that had been acquired by the Company through CIESA’s financial debt swap executed on July, 2012 and 100% of PEPCA shares acquired on March, 2011. As a result of this and the Exchange, Pampa became the controlling party of the CIESA Trust.

 

8.2. Sale of interest in Greenwind

 

Greenwind is developing an investment project consisting of the construction and subsequent operation of a 100 MW capacity wind farm located in Bahía Blanca, Province of Buenos Aires (the “Corti Wind Farm”).

 

With the purpose of incorporating a strategic partner to contribute with part of the investments that are necessary for the development of the Corti Wind Farm, on March 10, 2017. CTLL and PP sold 50% of Greenwind's capital stock with voting rights to Valdatana Servicios y Gestiones S.L.U., an investment vehicle led by Castlelake L.P. for a total amount of U$S 11.2 million.

 

As a result of the transaction, the Company has deconsolidated Greenwind's assets and liabilities and presents its interest in the joint venture based on the equity method of accounting.

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 (in millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

 

 

NOTE 9: INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES

The following table presents the main activity and information from the financial statements used for valuation and percentages of participation in associates:

 

 

 

 

 

Information about the issuer

 

 

Main activity

 

Date

 

Share capital

 

Profit of the period / year

 

Equity

 

Direct and indirect participation %

Refinor

 

Refinery

 

12.31.2016

 

92

 

117

 

990

 

28.50%

Oldelval

 

Transport of hydrocarbons

 

03.31.2017

 

110

 

8

 

480

 

23.10%

 

The detail of the valuations of the investments in associates is as follows:

 

 

 

03.31.2017

 

03.31.2016

Refinor

 

611

 

602

Oldelval

 

186

 

184

Other

 

1

 

1

 

 

798

 

787

 

The breakdown of the result from investments in associates is as follows:

 

 

 

03.31.2017

 

03.31.2016

Oldelval

 

2

 

-

Refinor

 

9

 

-

CIESA

 

-

 

(3)

 

 

11

 

(3)

 

The evolution of investments in associates is as follows:

 

 

Note

 

03.31.2017

 

03.31.2016

At the beginning of the year

   

787

 

123

Dividends

30

 

-

 

(4)

Share of profit (loss)

   

11

 

(3)

Reclasified to assets classified as held for sale

   

-

 

(116)

At the end of the period

 

 

798

 

-

 

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 (in millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

 

NOTE 10: PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

 

 

 

Original values

Type of good

 

At the beginning

 

Translation effect

 

Increases

 

Decreases

 

Transfers

 

At the end

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land

 

1,193

 

-

 

1

 

(19)

 

-

 

1,175

Buildings

 

2,090

 

-

 

-

 

(2)

 

13

 

2,101

Equipment and machinery (a)

 

8,731

 

(3)

 

-

 

(2)

 

54

 

8,780

High, medium and low voltage lines

 

4,416

 

-

 

-

 

(11)

 

251

 

4,656

Substations

 

1,673

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

49

 

1,722

Transforming chamber and platforms

 

1,004

 

-

 

-

 

(1)

 

49

 

1,052

Meters

 

885

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

8

 

893

Wells

 

10,522

 

(143)

 

55

 

(3)

 

511

 

10,942

Mining property

 

5,033

 

(14)

 

72

 

-

 

-

 

5,091

Gas plant

 

751

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

25

 

776

Vehicles

 

296

 

-

 

33

 

(2)

 

1

 

328

Furniture and fixtures and software equipment

 

287

 

(1)

 

10

 

-

 

12

 

308

Communication equipments

 

93

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

93

Materials and spare parts

 

628

 

-

 

57

 

(4)

 

(44)

 

637

Refining and distribution industrial complex

 

873

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

873

Petrochemical industrial complex

 

756

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

5

 

761

Work in progress

 

6,560

 

(3)

 

2,094

 

(4)

 

(822)

 

7,825

Advances to suppliers

 

786

 

-

 

426

 

(271)

 

(112)

 

829

Other goods

 

12

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

12

 

 

                     

Total at 03.31.2017

 

46,589

 

(164)

 

2,748

 

(319)

 

-

 

48,854

Total at 03.31.2016

 

17,333

 

-

 

1,300

 

(9)

 

-

 

18,624

 

(a)    Includes equipment and machinery of generation.

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 (in millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

 

 

NOTE 10: (Continuation)

 

 

 

Depreciation

 

Net book values

Type of good

 

At the beginning

 

Decreases

For the period

 

At the end

 

At the end

 

At 12.31.2016

 

       

 

       

Land

 

-

 

-

-

 

-

 

1,175

 

1,193

Buildings

 

(177)

 

-

(24)

 

(201)

 

1,900

 

1,913

Equipment and machinery

 

(969)

 

-

(228)

 

(1,197)

 

7,583

 

7,762

High, medium and low voltage lines

 

(820)

 

9

(38)

 

(849)

 

3,807

 

3,596

Substations

 

(331)

 

-

(14)

 

(345)

 

1,377

 

1,342

Transforming chamber and platforms

 

(200)

 

-

(9)

 

(209)

 

843

 

804

Meters

 

(315)

 

-

(12)

 

(327)

 

566

 

570

Wells

 

(1,665)

 

5

(540)

 

(2,200)

 

8,742

 

8,857

Mining property

 

(630)

 

-

(213)

 

(843)

 

4,248

 

4,403

Gas plant

 

(121)

 

-

(41)

 

(162)

 

614

 

630

Vehicles

 

(122)

 

2

(15)

 

(135)

 

193

 

174

Furniture and fixtures and software equipment

 

(23)

 

-

(29)

 

(52)

 

256

 

264

Communication equipments

 

(39)

 

-

(1)

 

(40)

 

53

 

54

Materials and spare parts

 

(18)

 

-

(1)

 

(19)

 

618

 

610

Refining and distribution industrial complex

 

(36)

 

-

(16)

 

(52)

 

821

 

837

Petrochemical industrial complex

 

(27)

 

-

(29)

 

(56)

 

705

 

729

Work in progress

 

-

 

-

-

 

-

 

7,825

 

6,560

Advances to suppliers

 

-

 

-

-

 

-

 

829

 

786

Other goods

 

(6)

 

-

(1)

 

(7)

 

5

 

6

 

 

                   

Total at 03.31.2017

 

(5,499)

 

16

(1,211)

 

(6,694)

 

42,160

 

 

Total at 03.31.2016

 

(2,824)

 

3

(262)

 

(3,083)

 

 

 

 

Total at 12.31.2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

41,090

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 (in millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

 

NOTE 10: (Continuation)

 

Borrowing costs capitalized in the book value of property, plant and equipment during the periods ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 amounted to $ 74 million and $ 69 million respectively.

 

Labor costs capitalized in the book value of property, plant and equipment during the periods ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 amounted to $ 90 million and $ 154 million respectively.

 

NOTE 11: INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

 

 

Original values

Type of good

 

At the beginning

 

Decrease

 

 

 

 

 

At the end

 

 

 

 

Concession agreements

 

951

 

-

 

951

Goodwill

 

999

 

-

 

999

Intangibles identified in acquisitions of companies

 

327

 

(49)

 

278

Others

 

14

 

-

 

14

Total at 03.31.2017

 

2,291

 

(49)

 

2,242

Total at 03.31.2016

 

965

 

-

 

965

 

 

 

 

Amortization

Type of good

 

At the beginning

 

For the period

 

At the end

 

 

 

 

 

 

Concession agreements

 

(249)

 

(7)

 

(256)

Goodwill

 

-

 

-

 

-

Intangibles identified in acquisitions of companies

 

(28)

 

(11)

 

(39)

Others

 

-

 

(1)

 

(1)

Total at 03.31.2017

 

(277)

 

(19)

 

(296)

Total at 03.31.2016

 

(231)

 

(7)

 

(238)

 

 

   

Net book values

Type of good

 

At the end

 

At 12.31.2016

 

 

 

 

Concession agreements

 

695

 

702

Goodwill

 

999

 

999

Intangibles identified in acquisitions of companies

 

239

 

299

Others

 

13

 

14

Total at 03.31.2017

 

1,946

 

 

Total at 12.31.2016

     

2,014

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 (in millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

 

NOTE 12: FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT AND LOSS

 

 

Non current

 

03.31.2017

 

12.31.2016

 

 

 

 

 

Shares

 

150

 

150

Government securities

 

-

 

592

Total non current

 

150

 

742

 

 

 

 

 

Current

 

     

Government securities

 

6,329

 

984

Corporate securities

 

11

 

12

Investment funds

 

2,098

 

3,189

Other

 

-

 

3

Total current

 

8,438

 

4,188

 

 

NOTE 13: FINANCIAL ASSETS AT AMORTIZATED COST

 

 

03.31.2017

 

12.31.2016

Non current

 

 

 

 

Government securities

 

-

 

44

Corporate securities

 

1

 

1

Financial Trustee - Gasoducto Sur Work

 

9

 

17

 

 

10

 

62

Current

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Government securities

 

46

 

2

Financial Trustee - Gasoducto Sur Work

 

29

 

21

 

 

75

 

23

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 (in millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

 

NOTE 14: DEFERRED TAX ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

 

The composition of the deferred tax assets and liabilities is as follows:

 

 

 

03.31.2017

 

12.31.2016

Tax los-carryforwards

 

1,145

 

942

Trade and other receivables

 

242

 

194

Trade and other payables

 

1,153

 

1,124

Defined benefit plans

 

380

 

361

Taxes payable

 

203

 

224

Provisions

 

1,037

 

1,722

Other

 

47

 

126

Deferred tax asset

 

4,207

 

4,693

 

 

     
 

 

     
 

 

03.31.2017

 

12.31.2016

Property, plant and equipment

 

(4,463)

 

(4,624)

Intangible assets

 

(289)

 

(294)

Trade and other receivables

 

(982)

 

(851)

Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss

 

(99)

 

(95)

Investments in joint ventures and associates

 

(1,040)

 

(1,329)

Other

 

(53)

 

(64)

Deferred tax liabilities

 

(6,926)

 

(7,257)

 

 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset in the following cases: a) when there is a legally enforceable right to offset tax assets and liabilities; and b) when deferred income tax charges are associated with the same fiscal authority. The following amounts, determined after their adequate offset, are disclosed in the statement of financial position:

 

 

 

03.31.2017

 

12.31.2016

Deferred tax asset

 

1,686

 

1,232

Deferred tax liabilities

 

(4,405)

 

(3,796)

Net deferred tax liabilities

 

(2,719)

 

(2,564)

 

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 (in millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

 

NOTE 15: Trade and Other receivables

 

Non Current

Note

 

03.31.2017

 

12.31.2016

 

 

 

     

CAMMESA Consolidated Receivable Res. SE Nº 406/03 Inc. c)

 

1,792

 

1,702

Additional Remuneration Trusts Res. SE No. 95/13

 

 

627

 

584

Receivable for refining and distribution

 

 

6

 

6

Trade receivables, net

 

 

2,425

 

2,292

 

 

 

     

 

 

 

     

Tax credits

 

 

515

 

533

Allowance for tax credits

 

 

(39)

 

(105)

Related parties

30

 

703

 

740

Prepaid expenses

   

25

 

26

Financial credit

 

 

42

 

44

Guarantee deposits

 

 

426

 

80

Contractual receivables in Ecuador

   

824

 

850

Other

 

 

25

 

9

Other receivables, net

 

 

2,521

 

2,177

 

 

 

     

Total non current

 

 

4,946

 

4,469

 

 

 

     

Current

 

 

     

 

 

 

     

Receivables from energy distribution

 

 

4,886

 

4,138

Receivables from MAT

 

 

248

 

311

CAMMESA

 

 

1,691

 

1,501

CAMMESA Consolidated Receivable Res. SE Nº 406/03 Inc. c)

 

27

 

27

Maintenance remuneration

 

 

500

 

492

Receivables from oil and gas sales

 

 

1,415

 

1,038

Receivables from refinery and distribution

 

 

728

 

949

Receivables from petrochemistry

 

 

893

 

744

Related parties

30

 

90

 

108

Other

 

 

101

 

25

Allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

(483)

 

(429)

Trade receivables, net

 

 

10,096

 

8,904

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 (in millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

 

NOTE 15: (Continuation)

 

 

Note

 

03.31.2017

 

12.31.2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tax credits

 

 

989

 

415

Advances to suppliers

 

 

21

 

24

Advances to employees

 

 

23

 

17

Related parties

30

 

71

 

98

Prepaid expenses

 

 

163

 

121

Receivables for non-electrical activities

 

 

128

 

143

Financial credit

 

 

97

 

126

Receivable for the sale of interests in subsidiaries and financial instruments

 

 

-

 

1,263

Guarantee deposits

 

 

358

 

941

Natural Gas Surplus Injection Promotion Program

 

 

2,078

 

1,582

Expenses to be recovered

   

415

 

314

Other

 

 

316

 

343

Allowance for other receivables

 

 

(132)

 

(147)

Other receivables, net

 

 

4,527

 

5,240

 

 

 

     

Total current

 

 

14,623

 

14,144

 

Book value of current trade and other financial receivables is similar to their fair value due to their short-term maturity.

Trade receivables and other long-term financial receivables are measured at amortized cost, which does not differ materially from its fair value.

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 (in millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

 

NOTE 15: (Continuation)

 

The movements in the allowance for impairment of trade receivables are as follows:

 

 

 

 

03.31.2017

 

03.31.2016

At the beginning

 

 

429

 

88

Allowance for impairment

 

 

66

 

9

Decreases

 

 

(8)

 

(11)

Reversal of unused amounts

 

 

(4)

 

-

At the end of the period

 

 

483

 

86

 
The movements in the allowance for impairment of other receivables are as follows:
 

 

 

 

03.31.2017

 

03.31.2016

At the beginning

 

 

252

 

314

Allowance for impairment

 

 

15

 

28

Decreases

 

 

-

 

(1)

Reversal of unused amounts

 

 

(96)

 

-

At the end of the period

 

 

171

 

341

 

 

NOTE 16: CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

 

03.31.2017

 

12.31.2016

Cash

 

15

 

16

Banks

 

780

 

1,305

Checks to be deposit

 

3

 

3

Investment funds

 

26

 

61

Time deposits

 

2,245

 

36

 

 

3,069

 

1,421

 

NOTE 17: SHARE CAPITAL

As of March 31, 2017, the Company´s share capital consisted of 1,836,494.69 common shares in book-entry form with a face value of $ 1 each and each granting the right to one vote.

Pursuant to the Final Merger Commitment approved on April 19, 2017 and as a result of the indicated approved exchange ratio, the Company will issue 101,873,741 common shares with a face value of $ 1 each and each granting the right to one vote; consequently, after the perfection of the merger through absorption, the Company's capital stock will amount to 1,938,368,431 common shares.

 

As of March 31, 2017, the Company holds 2,500,000 treasury shares (Note 36).

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 (in millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

 

NOTE 18: TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

 

Non Current

Note

 

03.31.2017

 

12.31.2016

 

 

 

     

Customer contributions

 

 

98

 

98

Funding contributions for substations

 

 

52

 

52

Customer guarantees

 

 

87

 

83

Trade payables

 

 

237

 

233

 

 

 

     

ENRE Penalties and discounts

 

 

3,566

 

3,477

Loans (mutuums) with CAMMESA

 

 

1,398

 

1,347

Liability with FOTAE

   

177

 

173

Payment agreement with ENRE

   

100

 

106

Other

   

5

 

-

Other payables

 

 

5,246

 

5,103

Total non current

 

 

5,483

 

5,336

 

 

 

     

Current

 

 

     

 

 

 

     

Suppliers

 

 

6,166

 

5,705

CAMMESA

 

 

6,100

 

5,470

Customer contributions

 

 

135

 

137

Discounts to customers

   

37

 

37

Funding contributions substations

 

 

22

 

22

Customer advances

 

 

96

 

293

Customer guarantees

 

 

14

 

15

Related parties

30

 

67

 

181

Other

 

 

11

 

6

Trade payables

 

 

12,648

 

11,866

 

 

 

     

ENRE Penalties and discounts

 

 

56

 

56

Related parties

30

 

17

 

14

Advances for works to be executed

 

 

14

 

14

Compensation agreements

 

 

363

 

708

Payment agreements with ENRE

 

 

68

 

60

Other creditors

 

 

182

 

55

Other

 

 

101

 

94

Other payables

 

 

801

 

1,001

 

 

 

     

Total current

 

 

13,449

 

12,867

 

The fair values of non-current customer contributions as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 amount to $ 129.5 million and $ 131.7 million, respectively. The fair values are determined based on estimated discounted cash flows in accordance with a market rate for this type of transactions. The applicable fair value category would be Level 3.

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 (in millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

 

NOTE 18: (Continuation)

 

The book value of other non-current financial liabilities are measured at amortized cost, which does not significantly differ from its fair value.

 

The book value of the compensation arrangements approximates their fair value due to valuation characteristics.

 

The book value of other financial liabilities included in trade and other payables approximates their fair value.

 

NOTE 19: BORROWINGS

 

Non Current

Note

 

31.03.2017

 

31.12.2016

           

Financial borrowings

 

 

797

 

691

Corporate bonds

 

 

22,962

 

12,158

CAMMESA financing

 

 

2,671

 

2,421

Related parties

30

 

15

 

16

   

 

26,445

 

15,286

   

 

     

Current

 

 

     
   

 

     

Bank overdrafts

 

 

3,061

 

846

Financial borrowings

 

 

2,038

 

7,539

Corporate bonds

 

 

1,531

 

2,246

CAMMESA financing

 

 

43

 

34

Related parties

30

 

21

 

21

   

 

6,694

 

10,686

 

As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the fair values of the Group’s Corporate Bonds amount approximately to $ 25,327 million and $ 14,108 million, respectively. Such values were calculated on the basis of the estimated market price of the Company’s corporate notes at the end of each period/year (Fair value category Level 1 and 2).

 

The book value of current borrowings approximates their fair value due to their short-term maturity.

 

Financial borrowings and CAMMESA financing approximate to their fair value as they are subject to a variable rate.

 

The other long-term borrowing were measured at amortized cost, which does not differ significantly from its fair value.

 

The main variations in the Group's financial structure during the three-month period ended March 31, 2017 and until the date of issuance of these unaudited condensed interim financial statements are described below:

 

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 (in millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

 

 

NOTE 19: (Continuation)

 

19.1 Generation

 

Redemption of CTLL's CBs

 

On February 2 and 7, 2017, CTLL decided to fully redeem the principal and interest balance of its Class 3 y Class C CBs for a total amount of $ 50.9 million and $ 258.1 million, respectively. The redemption was performed pursuant to each Prospectus Supplement's specific terms and conditions and was paid using own funds.

 

Redemption of EASA's CBs

On April 10, 2017, EASA informed that on May 11, 2017 it will redeem 100% of its outstanding CBs at Par for a total nominal amount of U$S 3,862,332.30 and maturing in 2017.  EASA will redeem 100% of its outstanding CBs at a redemption price of U$S 1,000 for each U$S 1,000 of outstanding face value, plus U$S 77,783.08 as accrued and unpaid interest until, but excluding, the redemption date.

 

19.2 Oil and gas

 

PEPASA’s Loans

 

On February 24, 2017, PEPASA entered into the following financial loan agreements:

 

a)       Galicia: U$S 45 million subject to 1.3% fixed rate, with maturity on August 21, 2017;

b)       ICBC: U$S 15 million subject to 2.5% fixed rate, with maturity on February 16, 2018.

 

The funds obtained were allocated to working capital financing, and to pre-cancellation of the following loans:

 

a)       Syndicated: $ 142 million with the CITI bank with maturity on January 28, 2017;

b)       VCP Class 14: $ 296 million with maturity on April 15, 2017;

c)       CBs Series 7: $ 310 million with maturity on August 3, 2017.

 

On March 1, 2017, PEPASA paid off the loan granted by Banco Galicia on September 9, 2016 in the amount of U$S 6.7 million at a 4.5% fixed rate upon the execution of a new loan agreement with the same entity in the amount of U$S 10 million at a 1.9% fixed rate and maturing on November 27, 2017.

 

On March 15, 2017, PEPASA prepaid the whole loan executed with Banco Santander on June 10, 2016 for an amount of U$S 105 million, at a fixed rate of 7.5%, maturing on December 31, 2017.

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 (in millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

 

NOTE 19: (Continuation)

 

19.3 Holding and others

 

19.3.1. Syndicated Loan

 

On December 7, 2016 and January 18 and 26, 2017, the Company paid off U$S 130 million, U$S 70 million and U$S 71 million, respectively, of the Dollar denominated Acquisition Tranche (Note 20 to the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2016). Thus, as of January 26, 2017, the Company had wholly cancelled the Dollar denominated Acquisition Tranche.

 

On December 7, 2016, the Company cancelled $ 1,000 million of the Peso-denominated Offer Tranche. Later on, through successive payments during the months of January and February 2017, the Company wholly repaid the Peso-denominated Offer Tranche.

 

 

19.3.2. YPF Financing

 

On March 9, 2017, the Board Directors resolved to approve the cancellation by YPF of the price balance payable for the transfer to YPF of 33.33% of all rights and obligations over the Río Neuquén Concession and the rights and obligations representing 80% of the Aguada de la Arena area Joint Venture, through the assignment of the loan the Company held with YPF under the financing obtained for Petrobras’ acquisition, since Pampa and Petrobras are undergoing a merger process, and the Company has taken on the management of Petrobras pursuant to the decision made by the Shareholders’ Meeting dated February 16, 2017. Furthermore, the Board of Directors agreed that Pampa, in its capacity as assigned debtor, should replace YPF. Finally, the parties agreed on the repayment of the due balances under the described terms and conditions.

 

 

19.3.3. Global corporate bonds program

 

On January 22, 2016, the Company's Ordinary and Extraordinary General Shareholders’ Meeting approved the creation of a global Simple Corporate Bond Program, not convertible into shares, for up to U$S 500 million or its equivalent in other currencies, and the issue to its maximum amount at any time, to be issued in one or more classes and / or series.

On November 17, 2016, the Company’s Ordinary Meeting of Shareholders approved the extension for up to U$S 1,000 million or its equivalent in foreign currencies and the issuance of corporate bonds (simple, non-convertible into shares) for up to the maximum amount set in the Corporate Bonds Program outstanding at any time, to be issued in one or more classes and/or series.

 

The Company’s General Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 7, 2017, approved an increase for up to U.S.$2,000 million of the Pampa Corporate Bonds Program and to modify its terms and conditions to allow for the possibility of issuing either simple (non-convertible into shares) or convertible notes.

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 (in millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

 

NOTE 19: (Continuation)

Additionally, the Company's Shareholders’ Meeting resolved to approve:

i)

the issuance of Corporate Bonds convertible into common shares and American Depositary Shares (“ADR”) for a face value of up to U$S 500 million;

ii)

that the issuance only be made if the Company's ADRs listing price reaches a minimum U$S 60 per ADR at the time the Board of Directors resolves to issue. In case the Convertible Bonds are issued, holders will have the option to convert their CBs into common shares at a conversion price to be set by the Board of Directors, which may not be lower than the ADRs listing price at the time of issuance of the Convertible CBs plus a 30% conversion premium;

iii)

a capital stock increase and the corresponding share issuance authorization to the extent it becomes necessary to satisfy the requests for conversion. Common shares to be issued as a result of the conversion will be entitled to dividends as from the date the conversion right is exercised;

iv) 

as regards the Board of Directors' proposal for the potential issuance of convertible bonds by the Company: (a) to cancel preemptive and accretion rights pursuant to the last paragraph of section 12 of the Corporate Bonds Act or, if permitted by the regulations in force, under the terms set forth by such regulations; or (b) if the requirements for the approval of subparagraph (a) are not met and in order to avoid an excessive delay in the placement of Corporate Bonds, to reduce the term of exercise of the subscription rights as permitted by Section 12 of Act No. 23,576 to 10 days and to cancel accretion rights; or (c) if the requirements set forth in subparagraphs (a) and (b) above are not met, to reduce the term to exercise the preemptive right to 10 days pursuant to Section 194 of the Companies Act. With a 70.03% capital stock majority, this motion was approved in whole except for the cancellation of preemptive and accretion rights pursuant to the last paragraph of Section 12 of the Corporate Bonds Act by in accordance with regulations in force.

 

 

19.3.3.1 Issuance of Bonds
 

On January 24, 2017, the Company issued Class 1 Corporate Bonds for a face value of U$S 750 million with an issuance price of 99.136%, which accrue interest at a 7.5% fixed rate and will mature on January 24, 2027. Interest are payable semiannually as from July 24, 2017. Funds derived from the issuance of these CBs will be destined to investing in physical assets located in Argentina; financing working capital in Argentina; refinancing liabilities and/or making capital contributions in controlled companies or affiliates to use funds for the above-mentioned purposes.

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 (in millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

 

 

NOTE 20: PROVISIONS

 

   

Note

 

03.31.2017

 

12.31.2016

Non Current

           

Provisions for contingencies

     

2,707

 

3,977

Asset retirement obligation

     

1,689

 

1,719

Environmental remediation

     

163

 

174

Onerous contract (Ship or pay)

 

30

 

251

 

366

Other provisions

     

33

 

31

       

4,843

 

6,267

 

 

       

 

Current

           

Provisions for contingencies

     

108

 

94

Asset retirement obligation

     

129

 

143

Environmental remediation

     

142

 

175

Onerous contract (Ship or pay)

 

30

 

387

 

394

       

768

 

806

 

 

   

03.31.2017

   

For contingencies

 

Asset retirement obligation

 

For environmental remediation

Non Current

           

At the beginning of the year

 

3,977

 

1,719

 

174

Increases

 

94

 

21

 

-

Reclasification

 

(209)

 

-

 

-

Decreases

 

(805)

 

-

 

-

Reversal of unused amounts

 

(350)

 

(51)

 

(11)

At the end of the period

 

2,707

 

1,689

 

163

 

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 (in millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

 

NOTE 20: (Continuation)

 

   

03.31.2017

   

For contingencies

 

Asset retirement obligation

 

For environmental remediation

Current

           

At the beginning of the year

 

94

 

143

 

175

Increases

 

36

 

-

 

-

Decreases

 

(19)

 

(9)

 

(29)

Reversal of unused amounts

 

(3)

 

(5)

 

(4)

At the end of the period

 

108

 

129

 

142

             
             
   

12.31.2016

   
   

For contingencies

 

Asset retirement obligation

   

Non Current

           

At the beginning of the year

 

265

 

49

   

Increases

 

21

 

32

   

At the end of the period

 

286

 

81

   
             
   

12.31.2016

       
   

For contingencies

       

Current

           

At the beginning of the year

 

71

       

Increases

 

38

       

Decreases

 

(11)

       

At the end of the period

 

98

       

 

 

Arbitration Oil Combustibles SA ("OIL")

As of the date of issuance of these unaudited condensed interim financial statements, the parties agreed to terminate the arbitration, stating that they have no more claims with each other.

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 (in millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

 

 

NOTE 21: REVENUE

 

 

03.31.2017

 

03.31.2016

 

     

Sales of energy to the SPOT Market

1,140

 

295

Sales of energy for the Resolution No. 220/07

299

 

301

Sales of energy plus

395

 

171

Other sales

4

 

3

Generation subtotal

1,838

 

770

 

     

Energy sales (1)

5,332

 

2,965

Right of use of poles

28

 

23

Connection and reconnection charges

6

 

2

Other sales

1

 

-

Distribution subtotal

5,367

 

2,990

Oil, Gas and liquid sales

2,067

 

433

Other sales

160

 

20

Oil and gas subtotal

2,227

 

453

 

     

Administrative services sales

96

 

13

Other sales

3

 

1

Holding and others subtotal

99

 

14

 

     

Refinery and distribution sales

3,862

 

-

Refinery and distribution subtotal

3,862

 

-

 

     

Petrochemicals sales

1,773

 

-

Petrochemicals subtotal

1,773

 

-

 

     

Total revenue

15,166

 

4,227

 

(1)       Includes revenue from the application of ENRE Resolution No. 347/12 for $ 148.5 million and $ 274.4 million for the periods ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

 

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 (in millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

 

 

 

NOTE 22: COST OF SALES

 

 

03.31.2017

 

03.31.2016

Inventories at the beginning of the year

3,360

 

225

       

Plus: Charges for the period

     

Purchases of inventories, energy and gas

6,216

 

1,505

Salaries and social security charges

1,259

 

642

Benefits to the personnel

54

 

8

Accrual of defined benefit plans

39

 

23

Fees and compensation for services

809

 

131

Property, plant and equipment depreciations

1,135

 

244

Intangible assets amortization

8

 

7

Transport of energy

10

 

2

Consumption of materials

308

 

91

Penalties (1)

(41)

 

527

Maintenance

185

 

19

Canons and Royalties

523

 

44

Environmental control

21

 

-

Rental and insurance

56

 

15

Surveillance and security

34

 

5

Taxes, rates and contributions

30

 

4

Communications

7

 

7

Water consumption

7

 

2

Other

48

 

7

Subtotal

10,708

 

3,283

 

     

Less: Inventories at the end of the period

(3,577)

 

(229)

Total cost of sales

10,491

 

3,279

 

(1)    Includes a recovery of $ 414 million (Note 2.2.2) net of the charge for the period of $ 373 million.

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 (in millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

 

NOTE 23: SELLING EXPENSES

 

 

   

03.31.2017

 

03.31.2016

Salaries and social security charges

   

247

 

88

Benefits to the personnel

   

9

 

-

Accrual of defined benefit plans

   

4

 

2

Fees and compensation for services

   

143

 

90

Compensation agreements

   

67

 

31

Property, plant and equipment depreciations

   

43

 

12

Intangibles assets amortizations

   

11

 

-

Taxes, rates and contributions

   

265

 

32

Communications

   

42

 

16

Penalties

   

90

 

59

Doubtful accounts

   

53

 

11

Surveillance and security

   

16

 

-

Transport

   

141

 

-

Maintenance

   

34

 

-

Other

   

31

 

1

Total selling expenses

 

 

1,196

 

342

 

 

NOTE 24: ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

 

 

   

03.31.2017

 

03.31.2016

Salaries and social security charges

 

 

542

 

174

Benefits to the personnel

 

 

26

 

4

Accrual of defined benefit plans

 

 

30

 

3

Fees and compensation for services

   

330

 

102

Compensation agreements

   

77

 

50

Directors' and Syndicates' fees

   

16

 

25

Property, plant and equipment depreciations

   

33

 

6

Consumption of materials

 

 

11

 

9

Maintenance

 

 

26

 

1

Transport and per diem

 

 

4

 

3

Rental and insurance

   

28

 

27

Surveillance and security

   

22

 

27

Taxes, rates and contributions

   

25

 

6

Communications

   

9

 

3

Institutional advertising and promotion

   

6

 

1

Other

   

14

 

7

Total administrative expenses

   

1,199

 

448

 

 

NOTE 25: EXPLORATION EXPENSES

 

 

   

03.31.2017

 

03.31.2016

Geological and geophysical expenses

 

 

10

 

-

Decrease in abandoned and unproductive wells

 

 

3

 

-

Total exploration expenses

   

13

 

-

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 (in millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

 

 

NOTE 26: OTHER OPERATING INCOME AND EXPENSES

 

Other operating income

Note

 

03.31.2017

 

03.31.2016

Recovery of expenses

   

-

 

18

Recovery of doubtful accounts

   

81

 

-

Surplus Gas Injection Compensation

   

599

 

420

Commissions on municipal tax collections

   

9

 

4

Services to third parties

   

94

 

7

Profit for property, plant and equipment sale

   

10

 

-

Dividends received

   

14

 

-

Income recognition on account of the RTI - SE Res. No. 32/15

   

-

 

431

Higher costs recognition - SE Res. No. 250/13 and subsequent Notes

   

-

 

81

Reversal of contingencies provision

   

488

 

-

Other

 

 

82

 

5

Total other operating income

 

 

1,377

 

966

 

 

 

     

Other operating expenses

 

 

     

Provision for contingencies

 

 

(149)

 

(60)

Voluntary retirements - bonus

 

 

(12)

 

(6)

Decrease in property, plant and equipment

   

(3)

 

(1)

Severance payments

   

(5)

 

(5)

Allowance for uncollectible tax credits

   

(13)

 

(7)

Net expense for technical functions

 

 

(6)

 

(5)

Tax on bank transactions

 

 

(246)

 

(59)

Other expenses FOCEDE

 

 

-

 

(14)

Cost for services provided to third parties

   

(4)

 

(3)

Compensation agreements

   

(45)

 

(19)

Donations and contributions

 

 

(2)

 

(4)

Institutional relationships

 

 

(6)

 

(4)

Extraordinary Canon

   

(76)

 

-

Contingent consideration

35

 

(171)

 

-

Onerous contract (Ship or Pay)

   

(37)

 

-

Other

 

 

(214)

 

-

Total other operating expenses

 

 

(989)

 

(187)

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 (in millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

 

NOTE 27: FINANCIAL RESULTS

 

         

Finance income

 

03.31.2017

 

03.31.2016

Commercial interest

 

216

 

90

Financial interest

 

63

 

9

Other interest

 

42

 

-

Total finance income

 

321

 

99

 

 

     

Finance expenses

 

     

Commercial interest

 

(235)

 

(248)

Fiscal interest

 

(15)

 

(8)

Financial interest

 

(969)

 

(385)

Other interest

 

(5)

 

-

Taxes and bank commissions

 

(30)

 

(2)

Other financial expenses

 

(22)

 

(3)

Total financial expenses

 

(1,276)

 

(646)

 

 

     

Other financial results

 

     

Foreign currency exchange difference, net

 

580

 

(118)

Changes in the fair value of financial instruments

 

152

 

557

Discounted value measurement

 

(37)

 

1

Asset retirement obligation

 

(22)

 

(31)

Other financial results

 

4

 

-

Total other financial results

 

677

 

409

 

 

     

Total financial results, net

 

(278)

 

(138)

 

 

     

 

NOTE 28: EARNING (LOSS) PER SHARE

 

a)    Basic

 

Basic earnings (loss) per share are calculated by dividing the result attributable to the Company’s equity interest holders by the weighted average of outstanding common shares during the period.

 

b)    Diluted

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per share are calculated by adjusting the weighted average of outstanding common shares to reflect the conversion of all dilutive potential common shares.

 

Potential common shares will be deemed dilutive only when their conversion into common shares may reduce the earnings per share or increase losses per share of the continuing business. Potential common shares will be deemed anti-dilutive when their conversion into common shares may result in an increase in the earnings per share or a decrease in the losses per share of the continuing operations.

 

The calculation of diluted earnings (loss) per share does not entail a conversion, the exercise or another issuance of shares which may have an anti-dilutive effect on the losses per share, or where the option exercise price is higher than the average price of ordinary shares during the period, no dilutive effect is recorded, being the diluted earnings per share equal to the basic. As of March 31, 2016, the diluted earnings per share is equal to basic.

 

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 (in millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

 

NOTE 28: (Continuation)

 

 

03.31.2017

 

03.31.2016

Earning attributable to the equity holders of the Company

1,901

 

608

Weighted average amount of outstanding shares

1,936

 

1,696

Basic and diluted earnings per share

0.9819

 

0.3583

 

As of March 31, 2017, the Company does not hold any significant potential dilutive shares, therefore there are no differences with the basic earnings (loss) per share.

 

NOTE 29: SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company is an integrated energy company in Argentina, which participates in the various segments of the electricity sector, in the exploration and production of gas and oil, in petrochemicals and in the refining and distribution of fuels.

Through its own activities, subsidiaries and holdings in joint ventures and affiliates, and based on the business nature, customer portfolio and risks involved, we were able to identify the following business segments:

Electricity Generation, consisting of the Company’s direct and indirect interests in CPB, CTG, CTLL, HINISA, HIDISA, PACOSA, Greenwind, PEFMSA, PEA, Enecor, TMB, TJSM and through its own electricity generation activities through Central Térmica Genelba and Econoergía, the Pichi Picún Leufú hydroelectric complex.

Electricity Distribution, consisting of the Company’s indirect interest in Edenor.

Oil and Gas, consisting of the Company’s own interests in oil and gas areas and through its direct interest in PEPASA, PELSA and investments in Oldelval and OCP associates.

Refining and Distribution, consisting of the Company’s own operations in the refinery at Bahía Blanca and the service station network, the equity interest in Refinor associate and the commercialization of the oil produced in Argentina, which is transferred at market prices from the Oil and Gas segment. The Refining and Distribution segment has a common strategy in line with the integration of Company operations and according to the industry regulations seeking to meet the domestic market supply.

Petrochemicals, comprising of the Company’s own styrenics operations and the catalytic reformer plant operations conducted in Argentine plants.

Holding and Other Business, consisting of financial investment transactions, holding activities, interests in joint businesses CITELEC and CIESA and their respective subsidiaries, which hold the concession over the high voltage electricity transmission nationwide and over gas transportation in the South of the country, respectively.

 

The Company manages its operating segment based on its individual net results.

Taking into account that the segments indicated above have been restructured as a consequence of the acquisition of Petrobras as of July 27, 2016, the comparative information by segment has been restated to reflect the current segmentation.

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 (in millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

 

 

NOTE 29: (Continuation)

 

Consolidated profit and loss information as of March 31, 2017

 

Generation

 

Distribution
of energy (1)

 

Oil and gas

 

Refining &
Distribution

 

Petrochemicals

 

Holding and others

 

Eliminations

 

Consolidated

Revenue

 

1,838

 

5,367

 

2,227

 

3,862

 

1,773

 

99

 

-

 

15,166

Intersegment sales

 

10

 

-

 

1,671

 

129

 

34

 

7

 

(1,851)

 

-

Cost of sales

 

(1,087)

 

(3,585)

 

(2,649)

 

(3,393)

 

(1,646)

 

(1)

 

1,870

 

(10,491)

Gross profit

 

761

 

1,782

 

1,249

 

598

 

161

 

105

 

19

 

4,675

                                 

Selling expenses

 

(18)

 

(499)

 

(186)

 

(435)

 

(58)

 

-

 

-

 

(1,196)

Administrative expenses

 

(81)

 

(323)

 

(259)

 

(13)

 

(11)

 

(519)

 

7

 

(1,199)

Exploration expenses

 

-

 

-

 

(13)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(13)

Other operating income

 

317

 

23

 

706

 

56

 

17

 

258

 

-

 

1,377

Other operating expenses

 

(100)

 

(164)

 

(243)

 

(19)

 

(38)

 

(425)

 

-

 

(989)

Share of profit in joint ventures

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

283

 

-

 

283

Share of profit in associates

 

-

 

-

 

2

 

9

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

11

Operating profit (loss)

 

879

 

819

 

1,256

 

196

 

71

 

(298)

 

26

 

2,949

                                 

Financial income

 

188

 

59

 

45

 

3

 

3

 

62

 

(39)

 

321

Financial expenses

 

(237)

 

(402)

 

(151)

 

(3)

 

-

 

(522)

 

39

 

(1,276)

Other financial results

 

(13)

 

193

 

80

 

26

 

(10)

 

401

 

-

 

677

Financial results, net

 

(62)

 

(150)

 

(26)

 

26

 

(7)

 

(59)

 

-

 

(278)

Profit (loss) before income tax

 

817

 

669

 

1,230

 

222

 

64

 

(357)

 

26

 

2,671

                                 

Income tax and minimun notional income tax

 

459

 

(234)

 

(129)

 

(5)

 

-

 

(467)

 

-

 

(376)

Profit (loss) for the period

 

1,276

 

435

 

1,101

 

217

 

64

 

(824)

 

26

 

2,295

                                 

Depreciation and amortization (2)

 

180

 

101

 

853

 

55

 

27

 

14

 

-

 

1,230

 

47


 
 


NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 (in millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

 

 

NOTE 29: (Continuation)

 

Consolidated profit and loss information as of March 31, 2017

 

Generation

 

Distribution
of energy (1)

 

Oil and gas

 

Refining &
Distribution

 

Petrochemicals

 

Holding and others

 

Eliminations

 

Consolidated

Total profit (loss) attributable to:

 

                             

Owners of the Company

 

1,244

 

231

 

943

 

217

 

64

 

(824)

 

26

 

1,901

Non - controlling interest

 

32

 

204

 

158

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

394

                                 
                                 

Consolidated statement of financial position as of March 31, 2017

                               

Assets

 

18,810

 

19,936

 

21,802

 

6,130

 

3,236

 

20,499

 

(4,742)

 

85,671

Liabilities

 

9,175

 

19,129

 

12,824

 

3,495

 

1,967

 

27,653

 

(4,742)

 

69,501

                                 

Additional consolidated information as of March 31, 2017

                               

Increases in property, plant and equipment

 

1,190

 

760

 

723

 

37

 

21

 

17

 

-

 

2,748

                                 

(1) Includes financial results generated by Corporated Bonds issued by EASA for $ 12 million and other consolidation adjustments.

(2) Includes amortization and depreciation of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets (recognized in cost of sales, administrative expenses and selling expenses).

 

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 (in millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

 

NOTE 29: (Continuation)

 

Consolidated profit and loss information as of March 31, 2016

 

Generation

 

Distribution
of energy (1)

 

Oil and gas

 

Holding and others

 

Eliminations

 

Consolidated

Revenue

 

770

 

2,990

 

453

 

14

 

-

 

4,227

Intersegment sales

 

-

 

-

 

25

 

5

 

(30)

 

-

Cost of sales

 

(343)

 

(2,645)

 

(314)

 

(2)

 

25

 

(3,279)

Gross profit (loss)

 

427

 

345

 

164

 

17

 

(5)

 

948

 

 

                     

Selling expenses

 

(7)

 

(289)

 

(46)

 

-

 

-

 

(342)

Administrative expenses

 

(108)

 

(227)

 

(69)

 

(49)

 

5

 

(448)

Other operating income

 

4

 

526

 

421

 

15

 

-

 

966

Other operating expenses

 

(24)

 

(125)

 

(35)

 

(3)

 

-

 

(187)

Share of loss in joint ventures

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(30)

 

-

 

(30)

Share of loss in associates

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(3)

 

-

 

(3)

Operating profit (loss)

 

292

 

230

 

435

 

(53)

 

-

 

904

 

 

                     

Financial income

 

77

 

26

 

-

 

3

 

(7)

 

99

Financial expenses

 

(127)

 

(392)

 

(172)

 

38

 

7

 

(646)

Other financial results

 

106

 

(329)

 

1

 

631

 

-

 

409

Financial results, net

 

56

 

(695)

 

(171)

 

672

 

-

 

(138)

Profit (loss) before income tax

 

348

 

(465)

 

264

 

619

 

-

 

766

 

 

                     

Income tax and minimun notional income tax

 

(87)

 

89

 

(81)

 

(14)

 

-

 

(93)

Profit (loss) for the period

 

261

 

(376)

 

183

 

605

 

-

 

673

 

 

                     

Depreciation and amortization (2)

 

38

 

85

 

146

 

-

 

-

 

269

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 (in millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

 

NOTE 29: (Continuation)

 

Consolidated profit and loss information as of March 31, 2016

 

Generation

 

Distribution
of energy (1)

 

Oil and gas

 

Refining &
Distribution

 

Petrochemicals

 

Holding and others

 

Eliminations

 

Consolidated

Total profit (loss) attributable to:

 

                             

Owners of the Company

 

227

 

(315)

 

91

 

-

 

-

 

605

 

-

 

608

Non - controlling interest

 

34

 

(61)

 

92

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

65

 

 

                             
 

 

                             

Consolidated statement of financial position as of December 31,2016

                               

Assets

 

19,577

 

17,219

 

19,414

 

6,259

 

2,812

 

19,494

 

(7,498)

 

77,277

Liabilities

 

8,632

 

18,856

 

11,662

 

3,267

 

2,401

 

25,883

 

(7,498)

 

63,203

                                 

Additional consolidated information as of December 31, 2016

                               

Increases in property, plant and equipment

 

220

 

629

 

451

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

1,300

                                 

(1) Includes financial results generated by Corporated Bonds issued by EASA for $ 256 million and other consolidation adjustments.

(2) Includes amortization and depreciation of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets (recognized in cost of sales, administrative expenses and selling expenses).

 

Accounting criteria used by the subsidiaries to measure results, assets and liabilities of the segments is consistent with that used in the consolidated financial statements. Transactions between different segments are conducted under market conditions. Assets and liabilities are allocated based on the segment’s activity.

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 (in millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

 

NOTE 30: RELATED PARTIES´ TRANSACTIONS

 

a)    Sales of goods and services  

   

03.31.2017

 

03.31.2016

Joint ventures:

     

 

Transener (a)

 

11

 

3

TGS (b)

 

133

 

-

Other related parties:

       

TGS (b)

 

-

 

58

Refinor (c)

 

27

 

-

Oldelval

 

1

 

-

   

172

 

61

(a)              Corresponds primarily to advisory services in technical assistance.

(b)              Corresponds primarily to advisory services in technical assistance and sale of refined products.

(c)              Corresponds mainly to the sale of crude oil.

 

 

b)    Purchases of goods and services

 

   

03.31.2017

 

03.31.2016

Joint ventures:

     

 

Transener

 

-

 

(1)

TGS (a)

 

(18)

 

-

SACME

 

(13)

 

(8)

Other related parties:

     

 

TGS

 

-

 

(1)

Origenes Vida

 

(3)

 

(1)

Refinor (b)

 

(96)

 

-

Oldelval (c)

 

(17)

 

-

 

 

(147)

 

(11)

 

(a)     Corresponds mainly to natural gas transportation services.

(b)     Corresponds mainly to the purchase of refined products.

(c)     Corresponds mainly to oil transportation services.

 

c)     Fees for services

 

 

 

03.31.2017

 

03.31.2016

Other related parties:

 

 

 

 

Salaverri, Dellatorre, Burgio & Wetzler

 

(9)

 

(7)

 

 

(9)

 

(7)

 

Corresponds to fees for legal advice.

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 (in millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

 

 

 

NOTE 30: (Continuation)

 

d)    Other operating expenses

 

   

03.31.2017

 

03.31.2016

Other related parties:

     

 

Foundation

 

(2)

 

(4)

   

(2)

 

(4)

 

Corresponds to donations.

 

e)     Financial income

 

   

03.31.2017

 

03.31.2016

Joint ventures:

     

 

TGS

 

16

 

-

   

16

 

-

 

Corresponds to finance leases

 

f)      Financial expenses

 

   

03.31.2017

 

03.31.2016

Other related parties:

     

 

Orígenes Retiro

 

(2)

 

(45)

   

(2)

 

(45)

 

g)    Dividends

 

 

 

03.31.2017

 

03.31.2016

Other related parties:

 

 

 

 

CIESA

 

-

 

4

 

 

-

 

4

 

h)    Balances with related parties:

 

As of March 31, 2017

 

Trade receivables

 

Other receivables

 

Current

 

Non Current

 

Current

Joint ventures:

 

         

Transener

 

15

 

-

 

-

TGS

 

64

 

696

 

57

SACME

 

-

 

7

 

-

Other related parties:

 

         

Ultracore

 

-

 

-

 

4

Refinor

 

10

 

-

 

9

Other

 

1

 

-

 

1

 

 

90

 

703

 

71

 

52


 
 


NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 (in millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

 

NOTE 30: (Continuation)

 

As of March 31, 2017

 

Trade payables

 

Other payables

 

Borrowings

 

Provisions

 

Current

 

Current

 

Non Current

 

Current

 

Non Current

 

Current

Joint ventures:

 

             

 

 

 

 

TGS

 

10

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

SACME

 

-

 

6

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Other related parties:

 

             

 

     

Orígenes Retiro

 

-

 

-

 

15

 

21

 

-

 

-

OCP

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

251

 

387

UTE Apache

 

-

 

5

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Refinor

 

38

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Oldelval

 

18

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Other

 

1

 

6

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

 

67

 

17

 

15

 

21

 

251

 

387

 

 

As of December 31, 2016

 

Trade receivables

 

Other receivables

 

Current

 

Non Current

 

Current

Joint ventures:

 

         

Transener

 

10

 

-

 

-

TGS

 

90

 

733

 

88

SACME

 

-

 

7

 

1

Other related parties:

 

         

Ultracore

 

-

 

-

 

4

Refinor

 

6

 

-

 

4

Oldelval

 

1

 

-

 

-

Other

 

1

 

-

 

1

 

 

108

 

740

 

98

 

 

As of December 31, 2016

 

Trade payables

 

Other payables

 

Borrowings

 

Provisions

 

Current

 

Current

 

Non Current

 

Current

 

Non Current

 

Current

Joint ventures:

 

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transener

 

9

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

TGS

 

116

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

SACME

 

-

 

5

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Other related parties:

 

             

 

     

Orígenes Retiro

 

-

 

-

 

16

 

21

 

-

 

-

OCP

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

366

 

394

UTE Apache

 

-

 

5

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Refinor

 

32

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Oldelval

 

22

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Other

 

2

 

4

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

 

181

 

14

 

16

 

21

 

366

 

394

 

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 (in millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

 

NOTE 31: FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The following chart shows the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value and classified according to their hierarchy as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016.

 

 

As of March 31, 2017

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Total

 

Assets

 

             

 

Financial assets at fair value through profit and losss

 

             
 

Corporate securities

 

11

 

-

 

-

 

11

 

Government securities

 

6,329

 

-

 

-

 

6,329

 

Shares

 

-

 

-

 

150

 

150

 

Investment funds

 

2,098

 

-

 

-

 

2,098

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

             
 

Investment funds

 

26

 

-

 

-

 

26

 

Derivative financial instruments

 

-

 

6

 

-

 

6

 

Other receivables

 

3

 

-

 

-

 

3

 

Total assets

 

8,467

 

6

 

150

 

8,623

 

 

 

             

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2016

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Total

 

Assets

 

             

 

Financial assets at fair value through profit and losss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate securities

 

12

 

-

 

-

 

12

 

Government securities

 

1,576

 

-

 

-

 

1,576

 

Trust

 

-

 

-

 

150

 

150

 

Investment funds

 

3,189

 

-

 

-

 

3,189

 

Other

 

3

 

-

 

-

 

3

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

             
 

Investment funds

 

61

 

-

 

-

 

61

 

Derivative financial instruments

 

-

 

13

 

-

 

13

 

Other receivables

 

29

 

-

 

-

 

29

 

Total assets

 

4,870

 

13

 

150

 

5,033

 

The techniques used for the measurement of assets at fair value through profit and loss, classified as Level 2 and 3, are detailed below:

- Derivative Financial Instruments: calculated from variations between market prices at the closing date, and the prices at the time of agreement.

- Shares: they were determined based on Income approach through the Indirect Cash Flow method (net present value of expected future cash flows) and the discount rates used were estimated taking the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (“WACC”) rate as a parameter.

 

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 (in millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

 

 

NOTE 32: ASSETS AND LIABILITIES IN FOREIGN CURRENCY

 

 

Type

 

Amount of foreign currency

 

Exchange rate (1)

 

Total
03.31.2017

 

Total
12.31.2016

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NON CURRENT ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial instruments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial assets at amortized cost

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Third parties

U$S

 

0.1

 

15.340

 

1

 

1

Other receivables

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Related parties

U$S

 

45.3

 

15.340

 

696

 

733

Third parties

U$S

 

82.6

 

15.290

 

1,263

 

934

Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Third parties

U$S

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

513

Total non current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,960

 

2,181

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial instruments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Third parties

U$S

 

383.8

 

15.290

 

5,869

 

678

Derivative financial instruments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Third parties

U$S

 

0.4

 

15.290

 

5

 

-

Trade and other receivables

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Related parties

U$S

 

7.0

 

15.340

 

107

 

106

Third parties

U$S

 

149.3

 

15.290

 

2,283

 

4,464

 

EUR

 

0.1

 

16.313

 

2

 

1

 

VEF

 

30.3

 

0.0218

 

1

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

U$S

 

186.3

 

15.290

 

2,848

 

1,087

 

EUR

 

0.2

 

16.313

 

3

 

2

 

VEF

 

2

 

0.0218

 

-

 

-

Total current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

11,118

 

6,340

Non Financial instruments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non current assets classified as held for sale

U$S

 

1.2

 

15.290

 

18

 

19

Total assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,096

 

8,540

 

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 (in millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

 

 

NOTE 32: (Continuation)

 

 

Type

 

Amount of foreign currency

 

Exchange rate (1)

 

Total
03.31.2017

 

Total
12.31.2016

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

                 
                 

 

NON CURRENT LIABILITIES

             

 

 

               

 

 

Financial instruments

             

 

 

Borrowings

             

 

 

Related parties

U$S

 

1.0

 

15.340

 

15

 

16

Third parties

U$S

 

1,488.2

 

15.390

 

22,904

 

11,737

               

 

 

Non financial instruments

             

 

 

Provisions

             

 

 

Related parties

U$S

 

16.3

 

15.340

 

251

 

366

Third parties

U$S

 

151.1

 

15.390

 

2,325

 

2,378

               

 

 

Total non current liabilities

           

25,495

 

14,497

                 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES

               

 

                 

 

Financial instruments

               

 

Trade and other payables

               

 

Related parties

U$S

 

1.8

 

15.340

 

28

 

95

Third parties

U$S

 

189.7

 

15.390

 

2,919

 

3,447

 

EUR

 

15.7

 

16.458

 

259

 

57

 

SEK

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

6

 

VEF

 

3.4

 

0.022

 

-

 

5

Borrowings

               

 

Third parties

U$S

 

126.4

 

15.390

 

1,945

 

5,398

               

 

 

Non financial instruments

               

 

Salaries and social security payable

               

 

Third parties

U$S

 

0.1

 

15.390

 

1

 

1

Taxes payables

               

 

Third parties

U$S

 

0.6

 

15.390

 

9

 

11

Provisions

                 

Related parties

U$S

 

25.4

 

15.340

 

387

 

394

Third parties

U$S

 

17.1

 

15.390

 

263

 

307

 

VEF

 

2.1

 

0.022

 

-

   -

Total current liabilities

           

5,811

 

9,721

Total liabilities

           

31,306

 

24,218

 

(1) The Exchange rates correspond to March 31, 2017 by the National Bank for U.S. dollars (U$S), euros (EUR) and Swedish kroner (SEK). The exchange rates used correspond to those published by the Central Bank of Venezuela for the bolivar (VEF). For balances with related parties, the Exchange rate used is the average.

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 (in millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

 

NOTE 33: ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL SITUATION OF DISTRIBUTION SEGMENT

In fiscal year 2016, Edenor recorded, as it did in fiscal years 2012 and 2014, negative operating and net results, thus deteriorating once again its economic and financial situation, which had temporarily improved in fiscal year 2015 as a consequence of the issuance by the SE of Resolution No. 32/15, which addressed the need for the adjustment of the distribution companies’ resources and considered that the adoption of urgent and interim measures was necessary in order to maintain the normal provision of the public service, object of the concession.

This imbalance in the business equation was caused by the delay in the compliance with certain obligations under the Adjustment Agreement, especially with regard to both the recognition of the semiannual rate adjustments resulting from the MMC, and the carrying out of the RTI, mitigated by the adoption of certain interim measures.

In that regard, Edenor has absorbed the higher costs associated with the provision of the service and complied with the execution of the investment plan and the carrying out of the essential operation and maintenance works that are necessary to maintain the provision of the public service in a satisfactory manner in terms of quality and safety, which, in a context of constant increase in the demand for electricity, has deteriorated Edenor’s economic and financial equation over all these years.

As part of the measures aimed at the restructuring of the electricity sector, in January 2016, the MEyM issued Resolutions Nos. 6 and 7 and the ENRE its Resolution No. 1, which approved a new electricity rate system that reflected the new generation cost and sought to partially adjust the Distribution companies’ revenue in order for them to be able to cover their operating costs and make investments.

At the same time, the aforementioned MEyM Resolution No. 7/16 repealed SE Resolution No. 32/15, pursuant to which the government grant mentioned in the first paragraph of this Note had been granted, and instructed the ENRE to take all the necessary steps to conclude the RTI before December 31, 2016. In this regard, the ENRE issued the Resolution that approved the program for the Review of the distribution tariff, establishing the criteria and methodologies for the process. As a result, on October 28, 2016, the public hearing necessary to define the electricity rate schedule for the next period was held and the new electricity rate schedule, effective as from February 1, 2017, was issued by means of ENRE Resolution No. 63/17 (Note 2.2.1).

Considering the application of the RTI as from February 1, 2017, the Company’s Board of Directors is optimistic that the new electricity rates will result in the Company’s operating once again under a regulatory framework with clear and precise rules, which will make it possible not only to cover the operation costs, afford the investment plans and meet debt interest payments, but also to deal with the impact of the different variables that affect the Edenor’s business.

As of March 31, 2017, the result of operations for the three-month period of Edenor amounts to $ 421.4 million – profit-, whereas the working capital totals $ 2.8 billion – deficit-, which includes the amount owed to CAMMESA for $ 3.9 billion (principal plus interest accrued as of March 31, 2017). Edenor has submitted a payment plan proposal based on its available and projected cash flows, in respect of which no reply from CAMMESA has been received as of the date of issuance of these condensed interim financial statements.

 

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 (in millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

 

NOTE 34: DISCONTINUATION OF THE ARBITRATION PROCEEDING BEFORE THE ICSID

On March 28, 2017 the Secretariat of the World Bank’s International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes ("ICSID") took note of the discontinuance of the arbitration proceeding brought by EDF International and EASA in August 2003 regarding the breach of Edenor's concession agreement as a result of the passing of Public Emergency and Exchange Rate Regime Reform Act No. 25,561. The claimants' waiver was a condition of Edenor's Contract Renegotiation Memorandum of Understanding which had to be met after the issuance of the tariff scheme resulting from the Full Tariff Review, which was implemented through ENRE Resolution No. 63/2017 dated February 1, 2017 and is effective as from such date.
 

NOTE 35: REGULARIZATION REGIME (MORATORIUM)

 

Between the 29th and the 31st of March 2017, the Company adhered to the regularization regime (moratorium) provided for Law No. 27,260 in relation to certain tax claims and provisions. The Company related liabilities were mainly attributable to contingencies identified in Petrobras’s acquisition process including interpretation differences with the Argentine tax authority regarding i) the time of recording well abandonment expenses for income tax purposes, ii) the exemption from the Tax on Personal Assets as Substitute Taxpayer for the shareholder PPSL; iii) the Tariff heading used by the Company for certain exported products; and iv) inaccurate customs regarding the importation of a turbine supplied by Siemens Germany, including certain spare parts that had not been required nor declared by the Company. In relation to the last matter described before, the Company entered into an agreement with Siemens pursuant to which Pampa will receive the reimbursement of related incurred costs. As of December 31, 2016, the carrying amount of the matters that were included in the moratorium amounted to $ 1,332 million and $ 668 million disclosed as provisions and tax payables, respectively.

 

As the adhesion to the regularization regime provided for benefits of releasing tax fines and reducing compensatory interests, the Company has recorded on March 31, 2017 a net gain after income tax effects of $335 million, which in turn, generated the payment of approximately $171 million to Petrobras Brazil as contingent consideration payable in accordance to the share purchase agreement for the acquisition of Petrobras. On April 18, 2017, the Company paid this obligation.

NOTE 36: SHARE BASED PAYMENTS

 

Company Value Sharing (the “Company-Value Compensation”)

 

On January 18, 2017, PEPASA’s officers requested to receive a significant portion of the right due as of that date, which was paid by the Company on January 31, 2017.

 

Stock-based Compensation Plan - Specific Program for the 2017-2019 Period

 

On April 7, 2017, the Company's Shareholders’ Meeting ratified the approval of the Stock-based Compensation Plan by the Board of Directors on its February 8, 2017 meeting, as well as its terms and conditions; and approved the cancellation of the preferential offer to shareholders in respect to the disposition of such shares as authorized by Section 67 of Capital Markets' Act No. 26,831 for the purposes of implementing such Plan.

 

 

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 (in millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

 

NOTE 36: (Continuation)

 

As of the issuance date of these Condensed Interim Financial Statements, the Company has determined that 383,198 treasury shares should be delivered to employees pursuant to the first Specific Program (2017-2019 period), with vests in March 2017, 2018 and 2019, of 33%, 33% and 34%, respectively.

 

As of the issuance date of these Condensed Interim Financial Statements, the Company has acquired 193,000 treasury shares and 92,280 treasury ADRs for an amount of $ 72 million, which will be destined to the implementation of the Company's Stock-based Compensation Plan.

 

Edenor´s Share-based Compensation Plan

 

In the last months of fiscal year 2016, Edenor’s Board of Directors proposed that the treasury shares be used for the implementation of a long-term incentive plan in favor of executive directors, managers or other personnel holding key executive positions in the Company in an employment relationship with the latter and those who in the future are invited to participate, under the terms of section 67 of Law No. 26,831 on Capital Markets. The plan was ratified and approved by the ordinary and extraordinary shareholders’ meeting held on April 18, 2017.

 

At the date of issuance of these condensed interim financial statements, Edenor awarded a total of 1,618,332 shares to executive directors and managers as additional remuneration for their performance in special processes developed during fiscal year 2016.

 

The fair value of the previously referred to shares at the award date, amounted to $ 42.3 million and has been recorded in the Salaries and social security taxes line item, with a contra account in Equity.

 

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 (in millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”) – unless otherwise stated)

 

NOTE 37: SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

37.1. General Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting

On April 7, 2016, the Company’s General Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting approved the allocation of earnings for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016, which amounted to $ 1,352 million, as follows: $ 68 million to the legal reserve, and $ 1,284 million to the voluntary reserve.

37.2. Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting

The Edenor Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 18, 2017 resolved, among other issues, the following: (i) to approve the use of the treasury shares for the implementation of the long-term incentive plan in favor of certain key personnel and (ii) not to carry out the share capital reduction, deferring it and instructing the Board of Directors to call an Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting in order to deal with this issue if, as a consequence of the results of operations for the quarters ending March 31 and June 30, 2017, Edenor continues to be subject to compliance with the mandatory share capital reduction.

37.3. PEPASA loans

 

CB Serie 8

 

On May 8, 2017, PEPASA pre-paid the CB Series 8 for $ 403 million maturing on June 22, 2017.

 

Santander Río loan

 

On May 10, 2017, PEPASA entered into a loan agreement with Santander Río in the amount of US$ 50 million maturing within 36 months of the date of disbursement and accruing interest at a fixed rate of 4.1%.

37.4 Regulatory framework of Edenor – Bill on electricity dependent patients

 

On April 26, 2017, the Senate unanimously approved a bill originally drafted by the House of Representatives, which purpose is to guarantee the permanent and free of charge supply of electricity to those individuals who qualify as dependent on power for reasons of health and require medical equipment necessary to avoid risks in their lives or health. The bill provides that the account holder of the service or someone who lives with him/her (a cohabitant) that is registered as “Electricity dependent for reasons of health” will be exempt from the payment of all and every connection fee and will benefit from a special free of charge tariff treatment in the electric power supply service under national jurisdiction, which consists in the recognition of the entire amount of the power bill. For such purpose, the bill provides that Federal Executive Power will make the necessary budget allocations. Additionally, the bill states that the distribution company will, upon request, provide the account holder of the service or a cohabitant that is registered as Electricity dependent for reasons of health with a power generator or the appropriate equipment free of charge, including the costs associated with the operation thereof, capable of providing the electric power necessary to satisfy the operation of the medical equipment. As of the date of issuance of these condensed interim financial statements, the bill has neither been passed nor rejected, in whole or in part, by the Federal Executive Power.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

 

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of

Pampa Energía Sociedad Anónima (Pampa Energía S.A.)

 

We have reviewed the accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed interim statement of financial position of Pampa Energía S.A. and its subsidiaries as of March 31, 2017, and the related unaudited consolidated condensed interim statements of comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for the three- month periods ended March 31, 2017 and 2016. These interim financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management.

 

We conducted our review in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).  A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters.  It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole.  Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

 

Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed interim financial statements for them to be in conformity with International Accounting Standard 34 “Interim Financial Reporting”, as issued by the International Accounting Standard Board.

 

 

Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, May 11, 2017.

 

 

 

/s/ PRICE WATERHOUSE & CO. S.R.L.

 

 

R. Sergio Cravero (Partner)

 

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