EX-99.1 2 dex991.htm UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NOTES Unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes
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Exhibit 99.1

ARAUCO AND CONSTITUTION PULP INC

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1.

   Ratio Analysis of the Consolidated Financial Statement      1   

2.

   Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statement      7   

3.

   Unaudited Consolidated Financial Income Statement      9   

4.

   Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Equity      11   

5.

   Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow      12   

6.

   Unaudited Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statement      13   

7.

   Annex: Press Release   


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CELULOSA ARAUCO Y CONSTITUCION S.A.

AND SUBSIDIARIES

Ratio Analysis of the Consolidated Financial Statement

September 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

1. VALUATION OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

The financial statements of Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A., a Chilean corporation (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries (the Company, together with its subsidiaries, “Arauco”) have been prepared on the basis of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). In management’s opinion there is no material difference between the Company’s economic value and the valuation reflected in the Company’s financial statements.

 

2. ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

 

a) Analysis of the Financial Statement

The principal components of assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 are as follows:

 

Assets

   09/30/2010
ThU.S.$
     12/31/2009
ThU.S.$
 

Current assets

     3,024,569         2,272,313   

Non-current assets

     9,246,172         9,141,514   
                 

Total assets

     12,270,741         11,413,827   
                 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

   09/30/2010
ThU.S.$
     12/31/2009
ThU.S.$
 

Current liabilities

     1,259,793         951,413   

Non-current liabilities

     4,364,358         4,079,981   

Non –parent participation

     104,254         113,840   

Net equity attributable to parent company Shareholders’ equity

     6,542,336         6,268,593   
                 

Total net equity and liabilities

     12,270,741         11,413,827   
                 

At September 30, 2010, total assets increased by 7.51% or U.S.$ 857 million compared to December 31, 2009. This increase is mainly attributable to an increase of Trade and Other Receivables offset by a decrease of Cash and Cash Equivalents and Properties, Trade and Other receivables.

Total liabilities increased by U.S.$ 593 million. This increase is mainly attributable to an increase in Other Financial Liabilities for Arauco’s Investment Policy in September 2010 and an increase in minimum dividend provisions partially offset by bank loans.

The main financial and operating ratios are as follows:

 

Liquidity ratios

   09/30/2010      12/31/2009  

Current ratio

     2.40         2.39   

Acid ratio

     1.61         1.41   

Debt indicators

   09/30/2010      12/31/2009  

Debt to equity ratio

     0.85         0.79   

Short-term debt to total debt

     0.22         0.19   

Long-term debt to total debt

     0.78         0.81   
     09/30/2010      09/30/2009  

Financial expenses covered

     4.31         2.56   

 

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Ratio Analysis of the Consolidated Financial Statement

September 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

 

2. ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL POSITION, continued

 

a) Analysis of the Balance Sheet, continued

 

Operational ratios

   09/30/2010      12/31/2009  

Inventory turnover

     2.28         2.23   

Inventory turnover (excluding biological assets)

     3.31         3.28   

Inventory permanence-days

     158.20         161.21   

Inventory permanence (excluding biological assets)

     108.61         109.65   

The liquidity ratio and the acid test for the current period has increased compared to December 31, 2009. This is due to an increase in current assets compared to the proportional increase in the variation of current liabilities, which in turn is explained by an increase of Cash and cash equivalents and Trade and Other Receivables.

As of September 30, 2010, the short-term debt represented 22% of total liabilities compared to 19% as of December 31, 2009.

The ratio of financial expenses covered increased from 2.56 in September 30, 2009 to 4.31 in September 30, 2010. This increase is attributable to higher profits in the current period.

The ratio of inventory turnover does not present significant changes by 2010 as compared to December 31, 2009.

 

b) Analysis of the Income Statement

Profit before Income Tax

Profit before Income Tax registers a profit of U.S.$560 million in 2010 compared to U.S.$202 million in 2009, an increase of U.S.$358 million. The change was attributable to the factors described in the following table:

 

Item

   Million
U.S.$
 

Gross margin

     444   

Other operating income

     36   

Administration cost

     (33

Financial costs

     (40

Foreign currency exchange rate

     (35

Others net

     (14
        

Net change in income before income tax

     358   
        

Gross Margin presents a profit of U.S.$1,091 million in 2010 compared to U.S.$ 647 million in 2009, caused by an increase in revenues due to an increase in sales price.

The proportional increase in administration expenses is mainly due to an increase in the remuneration item (the acquisition of Tafisa Plant).

 

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September 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

 

2. ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL POSITION, continued

The decrease in the exchange rate difference is principally due to a strong appreciation of the U.S. Dollar against the Chilean peso, the Euro and the Real, the currencies in which the Company owns financial investments, tax receivables and other accounts receivable.

The main indicators related to result accounts and the details of revenues and operation costs are as follows:

 

Revenues

   09/30/2010
ThU.S$
    09/30/2009
ThU.S$
 

Pulp

     1,345,709        1,213,294   

Sawn timber

     447,253        357,368   

Panels

     813,481        585,863   

Forestry

     110,980        60,322   

Other

     15,953        10,757   
                

Total revenues

     2,733,376        2,227,604   
                

Sales costs

   09/30/2010
ThU.S$
    09/30/2009
ThU.S$
 

Wood

     376,279        414,200   

Forestry work

     308,779        250,955   

Depreciation

     133,663        143,744   

Other costs

     823,360        771,515   
                

Total sales costs

     1,642,081        1,580,414   
                

Profitability index

   09/30/2010
ThU.S$
    12/31/2009
ThU.S$
 

Profitability on equity

     8.93        4.92   

Profitability on assets

     4.91        2.81   

Return on operating assets

     7.13        3.13   

Profitability ratios

   09/30/2010     09/30/2009  

Income per share (U.S.$) (1)

     3.85        1.36   

EBITDA (2)

     986,551        485,650   

Income after tax (ThU.S.$) (3)

     436,376        159,198   

Gross margin (ThU.S.$)

     1,091,295        647,190   

Financial costs ( ThU.S.$)

     (169,185     (129,482

 

(1) Earnings per share refer to the profit to net equity to parent company.
(2) Earnings before income tax, interest, depreciation, amortization and financial expenses.
(3) Includes interest.

 

3. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ECONOMIC VALUES AND BOOK ASSETS

Assets and liabilities are presented in the Financial Statements according to International Financial Reporting Standards and instructions issued by the Chilean Securities Commission.

We believe that there are no substantial differences between the economic value of our assets and the value reflected in these Financial Statements.

 

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Ratio Analysis of the Consolidated Financial Statement

September 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

 

4. MARKET SITUATION

Pulp

The third quarter of 2010 was quite stable in terms of global pulp prices. There were adjustments in some markets due to the difficulty of transferring the increases incurred during the previous quarters to the price of end products. These adjustments appeared at the end of the second quarter.

Global inventory, measured in days of production, began to raise from a very low level in late June, from 21 days in short fiber and 29 days in long fiber to 27 and 38 days respectively, late in the third quarter. These levels are still considered within a normal range. However, this increase had an impact in price stabilization and in some cases it has produced downward adjustments, especially in short fiber. The performance of Asia, in general, remains the same as in the late second quarter.

In China it was difficult to transfer pulp prices to paper. The oversupply of paper in China, due to new productions, has influenced the rest of Asia negatively impacting pulp sales, and forcing to make concessions in prices. The adjustments are especially in short fiber due to the aggressiveness of Asian pulp producers (China and Indonesia), with few alternatives of sales outside the region. In part, this is due to the new Rizhao pulp plant that started operations in late second quarter and that during the third quarter began selling large production volumes.

Despite this, the adjustments have been moderate for pulp produced in Asia. There were only major adjustments in short fiber produced in China and Indonesia, and long fiber from Russia. Regarding to the latter, there was an aggressive downward adjust, which was not followed by the market in general and therefore the trend was quickly reversed by the Russian producers. In Asia, the two biggest difficulties of the quarter were the oversupply of paper and the start up of the new short fiber pulp mill.

The situation in Europe has been different. Inventories are still relatively low and paper demand active, even during the European summer months. Due to the market situation in Asia, prices stopped increasing and they remain stable. The paper market is still active in almost all levels: writing, printing, tissue, packaging, etc. It currently bears between 6 and 8 weeks of orders. The lower level of inventories implied that paper customers would like to ensure supply, but consumption as such has not changed and remains stable or with seasonal increases.

In Latin America the market is active, prices are stable and inventories are low. Pulp prices are following the global trend, but the safe and regular supply has become a priority for customers. In the Fluff pulp market, regularity and security of supply has meant a stable price at an appropriate level and there is no evidence of major changes.

Less regular markets used to spot prices, get more supply and prices are no longer as those observed during the second quarter. These are the only markets where prices have fallen more significantly, however, there is no crash and levels still remain high.

 

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September 30, 2010

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4. MARKET SITUATION, continued

Sawn Timber

The real estate and construction market in the United States has shown a slight rise during the third quarter of 2010. The housing start index reached 610,000 units per year in September. However, current levels of construction are still low compared to the average of the last 10 years.

During the third quarter of this year, the demand for forestry products registered a slight decrease in all markets. This has caused sales prices to fall, especially in China, Korea, Mexico and Taiwan.

Also, there was a decrease in sale prices of moldings and lumber when compared with last quarter. This is the result of a surplus in inventories held by most distributors.

During this quarter, sales in the local market have been greater than for the previous year, driven mainly by the requirements of the reconstruction of Chile after the earthquake.

Panels

At the end of the third quarter of 2010, consolidated sales of panels showed a significant rise of 39% and sales volume increased 19% compared to the same period last year. Most of all, this allows us to appreciate the strong recovery in sale prices in all product lines.

MDF and Particleboard have led the recovery and have continued showing strong volume increases, 25% and 40% respectively. This has been driven mainly by the demand in Brazil and Argentina, which has been estimated to remain strong until the end of the year.

Although during this period the demand for MDF and Plywood boards maintained its growth in both price and volume in the rest of Latin American markets. The last quarter of this year already shows an adjustment in price and a decrease in demand. This is due mainly to the higher levels of inventory maintained in the different distribution channels and to the aggressive strategies of competitors in the market.

During this period, prices of MDF moldings to USA continued to rise, resulting primarily from the post-earthquake effect. But for the remainder of the year, prices are already being adjusted downward by 4% since the demand in U.S.A. has still not recovered and local moldings manufacturers have taken very aggressive positions to regain market share.

Regarding Plywood, Europe had been showing signs of recovery in terms of volume and price, but after the summer holidays in the northern hemisphere activity has not picked up as expected, leaving importers with high inventories. For the remainder of the year there could be some pressure causing a slight decrease in prices.

In summary, this period has shown positive figures in terms of volume and prices. However, the fourth quarter anticipates some price declines due to the deceleration of the market, high inventories held by clients and more aggressiveness by competitors.

 

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Ratio Analysis of the Consolidated Financial Statement

September 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

 

5. ANALYSIS OF CASH FLOW

The main components of net cash flow at September 30, 2010 and 2009 are as follows:

 

     09/30/2010
MUS$
    09/30/2009
MUS$
 

Positive (negative) Cash flow

    

Cash flow from operating activities

     582,382        551,870   

Cash flow from financing activities:

    

Loan and bond payments

     212,456        444,275   

Dividend payments

     (56,759     (101,772

Others

     849        945   

Cash flow from investment activities:

    

Purchase and sales of permanent investments

     (41,082     (165,610

Incorporation and sale of property, plant and equipment

     (253,126     (186,828

Incorporation and sale of biological assets

     (88,526     (76,921

Other

     (2,282     (1,089
                

Net cash flow for the period

     353,912        464,870   
                

We had a positive operating cash flow of U.S.$582 million in the current period compared to a positive balance of U.S.$552 million in 2009. The positive operating cash flow resulted from an increase in client recovery and was partially offset by lower payments to suppliers.

Cash flow from financing activities as of September 30, 2010 had a positive balance of U.S.$156 million compared to a positive balance of U.S.$343 million for the same period in 2009. This change resulted from lower received loans in the year 2010.

The investment cash flow decreased of U.S.S$385 million (U.S.$430 million in period 2009) at the end of the current period, due principally to payments for acquisition of property, plant and equipment and capital contribution from associated parties.

 

6. MARKET RISK ANALYSIS

In respect of the economic risks resulting from interest rate variations, the Company maintains, as of September 30, 2010, a ratio of fixed rate debt to total consolidated debt of approximately 92.6%, which it believes is consistent with industry standards. The Company does not engage in futures or other hedging transactions to hedge against variations in the selling prices of pulp and forest products because it believes that risks resulting from price variations are limited, in large part because the Company maintains one of the lowest cost structures in the industry.

The Company and most of its subsidiaries maintain their accounting records and prepare their financial statements in U.S. dollars. Both the accounts receivable and most financial liabilities are denominated in U.S. dollars or are covered by an exchange rate swap, as well as most of their revenues. As a result, exposure to changes in the exchange rate has decreased significantly.

 

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Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statement

September 30, 2010

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

 

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

 

     Note      09/30/2010
ThU.S.$
     12/31/2009
ThU.S.$
 

Assets

        

Current Assets

        

Cash and cash equivalents

     4         889,553         534,199   

Other financial current assets

     22         2,902         8,426   

Other current non-financial assets

        155,497         118,133   

Trade and Other receivables-net

     22         912,436         558,441   

Related party receivables

     13         7,922         16,327   

Inventories

     3         701,062         620,058   

Biological assets, current

     20         292,307         310,832   

Tax assets

        62,890         105,897   

Total Current Assets

        3,024,569         2,272,313   

Non-Current Assets

        

Other non-current financial assets

     22         34,198         29,078   

Other non-current and non-financial assets

        45,324         35,196   

Investment accounted through equity method

     15         496,509         476,101   

Intangible assets

     19         11,380         11,154   

Goodwill

        65,460         63,776   

Property, plant and equipment

     7         5,004,044         4,969,753   

Biological assets, non-current

     20         3,467,267         3,446,696   

Deferred tax assets

     6         121,990         109,760   

Total non-current assets

        9,246,172         9,141,514   

Total Assets

        12,270,741         11,413,827   

 

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September 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (continued)

 

     Note      09/30/2010
ThU.S.$
     12/31/2009
ThU.S.$
 

Liabilities

        

Current Liabilities

        

Other financial liabilities, current

     22         565,928         535,557   

Trade and Other payables

     22         407,639         321,892   

Related party payables

     13         10,377         10,136   

Other provisions, current

     18         5,628         5,169   

Tax liabilities

        59,742         2,202   

Current provision for employee benefits

     10         2,726         2,372   

Other non-current financial liabilities

        207,753         74,085   

Total Current Liabilities

        1,259,793         951,413   

Non-Current Liabilities

        

Other non-current financial liabilities

        2,891,956         2,678,010   

Other non-current provisions

     18         7,387         9,463   

Deferred tax liabilities

     6         1,301,218         1,256,090   

Non-current provision for employee benefits

     10         34,018         25,295   

Other non-current financial liabilities

        129,779         111,123   

Total non-current liabilities

        4,364,358         4,079,981   

Total liabilities

        5,624,151         5,031,394   

Net Equity

        

Issued capital

        353,176         353,176   

Accumulated profit/loss

        6,158,117         5,893,799   

Other reserves

        31,043         21,618   

Net equity attributable to parent company

        6,542,336         6,268,593   

Non-parent participation

        104,254         113,840   

Total net equity

        6,646,590         6,382,433   

Total net equity and liabilities

        12,270,741         11,413,827   

 

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Unaudited Consolidated Financial Income Statement

September 30, 2010

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

 

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

 

     Note      January-September     July-September  
        2010
ThU.S.$
    2009
ThU.S.$
    2010
ThU.S.$
    2009
ThU.S.$
 

Income Statement

           

Revenue

     9         2,733,376        2,227,604        1,035,107        834,664   

Cost of sales

        (1,642,081     (1,580,414     (614,134     (572,003

Gross profit

        1,091,295        647,190        420,973        262,661   

Other operating income

     2         179,617        143,719        80,257        52,209   

Distribution costs

        (271,167     (287,924     (103,361     (105,003

Administrative expenses

        (226,844     (176,631     (74,773     (65,244

Other operating expenses

        (40,684     (35,651     (12,159     (5,626

Other income (loss)

        134        (419     (141     29   

Financial income

        14,026        14,702        3,298        5,417   

Financial costs

     2         (169,185     (129,482     (61,622     (46,037

Participation in (loss) profit in associates and joint ventures accounted through equity method

     15         (3,038     5,682        (919     (265

Exchange rate differences

     11         (14,112     21,161        11,878        20,766   

Income before income tax

        560,042        202,347        263,431        118,907   

Income tax

     6         (123,666     (43,149     (64,332     (23,376

Net Income

        436,376        159,198        199,099        95,531   

Profit attributable to equity holders

           

Profit attributable to parent company

        435,347        153,373        198,818        93,330   

Profit attributable to non-parent company

        1,029        5,825        281        2,201   

Net Income

        436,376        159,198        199,099        95,531   

Basic earnings per share

           

Earnings per share from counting operations

        0.0038474        0.0013555        0.0017571        0.0008248   

Earnings per share from discontinued operations

        0        0        0        0   

Basis earnings per share

        0.0038474        0.001355        0.0017571        0.0008248   

Earnings per diluted shares

           

Earnings per diluted share from counting operations

        0.0038474        0.0013555        0.0017571        0.0008248   

Earnings per diluted share from discontinued operations

        0        0        0        0   

Basic earnings per diluted share

        0.0038474        0.0013555        0.0017571        0.0008248   

 

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Unaudited Consolidated Financial Income Statement

September 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME STATEMENT

 

     Note      January-September     July-September  
      2010
ThU.S.$
    2009
ThU.S.$
    2010
ThU.S.$
    2009
ThU.S.$
 

Net Income

        436,376        159,198        199,099        95,531   

Other comprehensive income, before tax

           

Exchange difference on conversion

           

Profit (loss) for exchange differences before tax

     11         28,775        159,170        54,494        61,106   

Other comprehensive income before tax, exchange difference on conversion

        28,775        159,170        59,494        61,106   

Cash flow hedges

           

Profit (loss) for cash flow hedges before tax

        (23,118     (4,300     (21,222     313   

Other comprehensive income, before tax, cash flow hedges

        (23,118     (4,300     (21,222     313   

Participation in Other comprehensive income in associates and joint ventures through equity method

        928        760        887        (368

Other comprehensive income, before tax

        6,585        155,630        39,159        61,051   

Comprehensive income statement

           

Income tax related to Other comprehensive income

           

Income tax related to Cash flow hedges on Other comprehensive income

        3,930        731        3,608        (53

Income tax related to Other comprehensive income

        3,930        731        3,608        (53

Other comprehensive income

        10,515        156,361        42,767        60,998   

Total comprehensive income

        446,891        315,559        241,866        156,529   

Comprehensive Income Statement attributable to:

           

Comprehensive income statement attributable to parent company

        444,772        296,994        238,715        149,609   

Comprehensive income statement attributable to non-parent company

        2,119        18,565        3,151        6,920   

Total comprehensive income

        446,891        315,559        241,866        156,529   

 

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Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Equity

September 30, 2010

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

 

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET EQUITY

 

09/30/2010

   Share
Capital
ThU.S.$
     Conversion
Reserves
ThU.S.$
    Hedge
Reserves
ThU.S.$
    Profit or loss on the
remeasurement of
financial assets
available for sale
ThU.S.$
    Other
Reserves
ThU.S.$
    Accumulated
Profit (Loss)
ThU.S.$
    Equity
attributable
to Parent
Company
ThU.S.$
    Non-parent
company
ThU.S.$
    Equity Total
ThU.S.$
 

Opening balance at 01/01/2010

     353,176         27,551        (4,820     (1,113     21,618        5,893,799        6,268,593        113,840        6,382,433   

Changes in equity

                   

Comprehensive income statement

                   

Profit (loss)

     0         0        0        0        0        435,347        435,347        1,029        436,376   

Other comprehensive income

     0         27,685        (19,188     928        9,425        0        9,425        1,090        10,515   

Comprehensive income

     0         27,685        (19,188     928        9,425        435,347        444,772        2,119        446,891   

Dividends

     0         0        0        0        0        (171,029     (171,029     0        (171,029

Increase (decrease) for transfers and Other changes

     0         0        0        0        0        0        0        (11,705     (11,705

Total Changes in equity

     0         27,685        (19,188     928        9,425        264,318        273,743        (9,586     264,157   

Closing balance at 09/30/2010

     353,176         55,236        (24,008     (185     31,043        6,158,117        6,542,336        104,254        6,646,590   

09/30/2009

   Share
Capital
ThU.S.$
     Conversion
Reserves
ThU.S.$
    Hedge
Reserves
ThU.S.$
    Profit or loss on the
remeasurement of
financial assets
available for sale
ThU.S.$
    Other
Reserves
ThU.S.$
    Accumulated
Profit (Loss)
ThU.S.$
    Equity
attributable
to Parent
Company
ThU.S.$
    Non-parent
company
ThU.S.$
    Equity Total
ThU.S.$
 

Opening balance at 01/01/2009

     353,176         (136,223     0        (3,015     (139,238     5,675,616        5,889,554        117,682        6,007,236   

Changes in equity

                   

Comprehensive income statement

                   

Profit (loss)

     0         146,430        (3,569     760        143,621        153,373        153,373        5,825        159,198   

Other comprehensive income

     0         0        0        0        0        0        143,621        12,740        156,361   

Comprehensive income

     0         146,430        (3,569     760        143,621        153,373        296,994        18,565        315,559   

Dividends

     0         0        0        0        0        (51,913     (51,913     0        (51,913

Increase (decrease) for transfers and Other changes

     0         0        0        0        0        0        0        (13,293     (13,293

Total Changes in equity

     0         146,430        (3,569     760        143,621        141,460        245,081        5,272        250,353   

Closing balance at 09/30/2009

     353,176         10,207        (3,569     (2,255     4,383        5,777,076        6,134,635        122,954        6,257,589   

 

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Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows-Direct Method

September 30, 2010

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

 

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS-DIRECT METHOD

 

Cash Flows from (used in) Operating Activities, Direct Method

   09/30/2010
ThU.S.$
    09/30/2009
ThU.S.$
 

Statement of Cash flows

    

Cash Flows from (used in) Operating Activities

    

Classes of cash receipts from operating activities

    

Receipts from sales of goods and rendering of services

     2,766,001        2,504,731   

Receipts from premiums and claims, annuities and other policy benefits

     100,000        0   

Other cash receipts from operating activities

     119,598        124,805   

Classes of cash payments

    

Payments to suppliers for goods and services

     (2,112,995     (1,879,819

Payments to and behalf of employees

     (159,211     (137,311

Other cash payments from operating activities

     (2,694     (868

Dividends paid

     (10,474     (13,323

Dividends received

     6,353        17,028   

Interest paid

     (151,001     (120,884

Interest received

     5,220        14,928   

Income taxes refund (paid)

     21,221        17,355   

Other inflows (outflows) of cash

     364        11,905   

Net Cash flows from (used in) Operating Activities, Total

     582,382        551,870   

Cash flows from (used in) Investing Activities

    

Cash flows from losing control of subsidiaries or other business

     0        7   

Cash flow used in obtaining control of subsidiaries or other businesses

     (7,523     (165,617

Payments to acquire equity or debt instruments of other entities

     (33,559     0   

Capital contributions to joint ventures

     0        0   

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

     4,652        1,307   

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

     (257,778     (188,135

Purchase of intangible assets

     (1,705     (966

Proceeds from sale of other financial assets

     829        1,793   

Purchase of biological assets

     (89,355     (78,714

Cash receipts from repayment of advances and loans made to other parties

     0        0   

Other inflows (outflows) of cash

     (577     (123

Cash flows from (used in) Investing Activities

     (385,016     (430,448

Cash flows from (used in) Financing Activities

    

Loans obtained in long term

     612,403        636,457   

Loans obtained in short term

     158,145        687,104   

Total Loans obtained

     770,548        1,323,561   

Loan payments

     (558,092     (879,286

Dividends paid

     (56,759     (88,449

Other inflows (outflows) of cash

     849        945   

Cash flows from (used in) Financing Activities

     156,546        356,771   

Net increase (decrease) of Cash and Cash Equivalents

     353,912        464,870   

Effect of exchange rate variations on cash and cash equivalents

    

Effect of exchange rate s on cash and cash equivalents

     1,442        25,256   

Net increase (decrease) of Cash and Cash equivalents

     355,354        490,126   

Cash and cash equivalents, at the beginning of the period

     534,199        167,308   

Cash and cash equivalents, at the end of the period

     889,553        657,434   

 

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Unaudited Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statement

September 30, 2010

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

 

 

NOTE 1. PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (IAS 1)

Entity Information

Name of Reporting Entity

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A., Tax No. 93,458,000-1, Closed Company, was registered in the Securities Registry (the “Registry”) of the Superintendency of Securities and Insurance (the “Superintendency”) as No. 042 on June 14, 1982. Forestal Cholguán S.A., a subsidiary of Arauco, is also registered on the Registry as No. 030 and subject to audit by the Superintendency. Arauco is controlled by Empresas Copec S.A., which owns 99.9779% of Arauco, and is registered in the Registry as No. 0028. By virture of their registration in the Registry, each of the above companies is subject to audit by the Superintendency.

The Company’s head office address is El Golf Avenue 150, floor 14, Las Condes, Santiago, Chile.

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A. and subsidiaries (hereinafter “Arauco”) is principally engaged in the production and sale of forestry and wood products. Its main operations are focused on the following business areas: Pulp, Plywood and fiberboard panels, Sawn Timber and Forestry.

The current controllers of the Company are Mrs. Maria Noseda Zambra of Angelini, Mr.Roberto Angelini Rossi and Mrs. Patricia Angelini Rossi through Inversiones Angelini y Cia. Ltda., which owns 63.4015% of the shares of AntarChile S.A., the controller of our parent company Empresas Copec S.A.

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

Presentation of Financial Statements

Financial Statements presented by Arauco as at September 30, 2010:

 

   

Consolidated Balance Sheet

 

   

Consolidated Statement of Income

 

   

Comprehensive Income Statement

 

   

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Equity

 

   

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows – Direct Method

 

   

Disclosure of Explanatory Information (notes)

Period Covered by the Financial Statements

January 1, 2010 to September 30, 2010.

 

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September 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

Date of Approval of Financial Statements

The issuance of these interim consolidated financial statements for the period between January 1, 2010 and September 30, 2010 was approved by the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) in Extraordinary Session No. 433 on November 23, 2010.

Functional Currency

Arauco has defined the U.S. Dollar as its functional currency, as most of the Company’s operations are a result of exports, and its costs to a large extent are related to or index-linked to the U.S. Dollar.

For the pulp segment, most of the sales operations are exports, and the costs are related mainly to plantation costs, which are settled in U.S. Dollars.

For the sawmill and panel segments, although total sales include a mix of domestic sales and exports, the prices for the products are established in U.S. Dollars, as is also the case for the cost structure of the related raw materials.

Although the costs of labor and services are generally billed and paid in local currency, these costs are not as significant as the costs of raw materials and depreciation of equipment, which are driven mainly by global conditions and therefore, influenced mostly by the U.S. Dollar.

Arauco has defined the U.S. Dollar as its main functional currency.

The financial information included herein is presented in thousands of U.S. Dollars without decimals.

All significant information required by International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), as issued by the International Accounting Standard Board (“IASB”), is presented in these interim consolidated financial statements.

Additional Information Relevant to the Understanding of the Financial Statements

The company Fondo de Inversión Bío Bío and its subsidiary Forestal Río Grande S.A. are entities that qualify as Special Purpose Entities. However, they are controlled by Arauco, which is determined, in part, by the fact that they maintain exclusive contracts with Arauco for wood provision, forward purchase of land and forest administration. Consequently, the financial information of these companies is consolidated with the financial information of the Company and is included in these consolidated financial statements of Arauco.

Compliance and Adoption of IFRS

The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements of Arauco include the balance sheet, statements of income from operations and cash flows in accordance with IFRS.

This presentation is required to give a faithful representation of the effects of transactions, as well as other events and conditions, according to the definitions and criteria established within the conceptual framework of IFRS for the recognition of assets, liabilities, income and expenses.

 

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Unaudited Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statement

September 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

IFRS Compliance Declaration

These interim consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), as issued by the International Accounting Standard Board (“IASB”), and represent the wholesale adoption, explicitly and without reservation of the mentioned international standards.

Disclosure of Capital Information

Information on Objectives, Policies and Processes applied by the Company

regarding Capital Management

Arauco’s policies on capital management have the objective of:

 

  a) Guaranteeing business continuity and normal operations in the long term;

 

  b) Providing all financing needs for new investments to achieve sustainable growth over time;

 

  c) Maintenance of an adequate capital structure considering all economic cycles that impact the business and the nature of the industry; and

 

  d) Maximizing the Company’s value, as well as providing an adequate return to shareholders.

Qualitative Information on Objectives, Policies and Processes applied by the Company regarding Capital Management

Arauco determines and manages its capital structure based on its equity at book value plus its financial liabilities (bank borrowings and bonds).

Quantitative Information on Capital Management

Financial guarantees of the Company are as follows:

 

Instrument

   Amount at
09/30/2010
(ThU.S. $)
     Amount at
12/31/2009
(ThU.S. $)
     Equity
Hedging
>= 2.0x
  Debt Level(1)
<= 1.2x
   Debt Level(2)
<= 0.75x

Local Bonds

     651,400         398,693       N/A   ü    N/A

Forestal Río Grande S.A. Loan

     112,107         138,837       ü(3)   N/A    ü(3)

Bilateral Bank Loan

     240,737         255,304       ü   ü    N/A

Other Loans

     65,576         156,639       No Financial Covenants Required

Foreign Bonds

     2,356,213         2,252,838       No Financial Covenants Required

 

N/A: Not applicable for the instrument

 

(1) Debt Level (financial debt divided by: equity plus minority interest)

 

(2) Debt Level (financial debt divided by: total assets)

 

(3) Financial guarantees on credits taken by Forestal Río Grande S.A. only apply to financial statements of that company

Arauco has complied with all financial covenants at September 30, 2010.

Debt instruments ratings at September 30, 2010 are as follows:

 

Instrument

   Standard &
Poor’s
   Fitch Ratings    Moody’s    Feller Rate

Local Bonds

   —      AA    —      AA

Foreign Bonds

   BBB    BBB+    Baa2    —  

 

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Unaudited Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statement

September 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

Capital requirements are established based on the Company’s financial needs and on maintaining an adequate liquidity level and complying with financial guarantees established in current debt contracts. The company manages its capital structure and makes adjustments based on the prevailing economic conditions in order to mitigate the risks associated with adverse market conditions, and based on opportunities that may arise to improve the Company’s level of liquidity.

Capital (in Thousand of U.S. Dollars) as at September 30, 2010, and December 31, 2009:

 

In ThU.S.$

   09/30/2010      12/31/2009  

Equity

     6,542,336         6,268,593   

Bank Loans

     418,420         550,780   

Financial Leases

     362         608   

Bonds

     3,007,613         2,651,531   
                 

Capital

     9,968,731         9,471,512   
                 

The nature of external capital requirements is determined by the obligation to maintain certain financial ratios that ensure compliance with either bank loans or bond payments, which provide guidelines on the capital ranges required for compliance with these requirements. Arauco has fulfilled all its external requirements.

Arauco considers it unlikely that future uncertainty risks will result in any significant adjustment to the book value of assets and liabilities within the next financial period. In the case of the fair value of biological assets, no risks are foreseen in which the value of forests will change significantly. Notably, the data used to make the foregoing determination contemplates the long-term realization of such risks, and therefore the estimates provided are also relevant for the long term.

Summary of significant accounting policies

The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2010 were prepared in accordance with current IFRS accounting policies, uniformly applied to all items in these consolidated financial statements.

a) Basis for Presentation of financial information

These interim consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), as issued by the International Accounting Standard Board (“IASB”), and represent the wholesale adoption, explicitly and without reservation of the mentioned international standards.

These interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared under IAS 34.

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared under the historic cost convention, as modified for the revaluation of biological assets, financial assets and financial liabilities (including derivative instruments) at fair value through profit and loss.

 

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Unaudited Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statement

September 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

b) Critical accounting estimates and judgments

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS requires management to make subjective estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. Estimates are based on historical experience and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable, though actual results and timing could differ from the estimates. Management believes that the accounting policies below take into account those matters that require the exercise of judgment, but acknowledge that different judgments could result in substantially different results.

 

   

Property, Plant and Equipment

For property, plant and equipment in a business acquisition, an external advisor is used to perform a fair valuation of the acquired fixed assets and to assist in determining their remaining useful lives.

The carrying amounts of fixed assets are reviewed whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may be impaired. The recoverable amount of an asset is estimated as the higher of fair value less the cost to sell and the value in use, with an impairment charge being recognized whenever the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount. The value in use is calculated using a discounted cash flow model, which is most sensitive to the discount rate as well as the expected future cash inflows.

 

   

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market is determined by using valuation techniques. Arauco uses its judgment to select a variety of methods and make assumptions that are mainly based on market conditions existing at each balance sheet date.

 

   

Biological Assets

The recovery of forest plantations is based on discounted cash flow models which mean that the fair value of biological assets is calculated using cash flows from continuing operations on a discounted basis, on our sustainable forest management plans and the estimated growth of forests. This recovery is performed on the basis of each stand identified and for each type of tree species.

These discounted cash flows require estimates in growth, harvest, sales prices and costs. It is therefore important that management make appropriate estimates of future levels and trends for sales and costs, as well as conduct regular surveys of the forests to establish the volumes of wood available for harvesting and their current growth rates. The principal considerations used to calculate the valuation of forest plantations are presented in Note 20.

 

   

Lawsuits and Contingencies

Arauco and its subsidiaries are subject to certain ongoing lawsuits, the future effects of which need to be estimated by the management of the Company, in collaboration with its legal advisers. Arauco reserved the appropriate contingency estimates in each balance sheet and/or upon each substantial modification to an underlying cause of any such litigation based on the reports of its legal advisors. Detailed lawsuits information is presented in Note 18.

 

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Unaudited Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statement

September 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

c) Consolidation

The interim consolidated financial statements include all entities over which Arauco has the power to govern the financial and operating policies, which usually requires holding shares with more than one half of the voting rights. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the group. They are de-consolidated from the date that control ceases.

Unrealized earnings from subsidiary operations have been eliminated from the interim consolidated financial statements and minority shareholder equity is recognized in the equity balance.

Interim consolidated financial statements for the period between January 1, 2010 and September 30, 2010 include subsidiary balances shown in Note 13 and balances of the Fondo de Inversión Bío Bío, and its subsidiary Forestal Río Grande S.A., both of which qualify as Special Purpose Entities.

Some consolidated subsidiaries report legal financial statements in Brazilian Reales and Chilean Pesos. For consolidation purposes, they have been translated as indicated in Note 11.

d) Segments

Arauco has defined its operating segments according to its business areas, which are defined by products and services sold to customers. This is consistent with the management, resource allocation and performance assessment made by key personnel responsible for making such relevant decisions related to the Company’s operation. The Chief Executive Officer and Corporate Managing Directors of each segment are responsible for these decisions.

Detailed financial information by segment is presented in Note 23.

e) Functional currency

(i) Functional currency

Arauco’s entities are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the Company operates (the functional currency). The interim consolidated financial statements are presented in U.S. Dollars, which is the Company’s functional currency and Arauco’s presentation currency.

(ii) Foreign Currency Translations – Subsidiaries and Associates

The income statements of subsidiaries, whose functional and presentational currencies are not the U.S. Dollar, are translated into the Arauco reporting currency (U.S. Dollars) using the average monthly exchange rates, whereas the balance sheets of such subsidiaries are translated using the exchange rates at the reporting date. Exchange differences arising from the retranslation of net investments in foreign entities are recorded directly in shareholders’ equity as Conversion reserves, as shown in the statement of changes in equity. The cumulative translation differences of divestments and liquidations are combined with their gain or loss on disposal.

 

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Unaudited Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statement

September 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

(iii) Foreign Currency Transactions

Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the rate of exchange prevailing on the transaction date. Gains and losses on foreign currency resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the conversion at the closing exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognized in the income statement, except that which matches the deferral in net equity, such as those derived from cash flow hedges.

f) Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash-in-hand, deposits held on call at banks and other liquid investments with an original maturity of less than three months.

g) Financial Instruments

(i) Financial assets-liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are financial assets held for trading. A financial asset is classified in this category if it was acquired principally for the purpose of selling in the short term.

Derivatives are also classified as acquired for trading unless they are designated as hedges. Assets in this category are classified as current assets and the obligation for these instruments is presented under Other financial liabilities within the Financial Statement.

Regular purchases and sales of financial assets are recognized on the trade-date, which is the date on which the Company commits to purchase or sell the asset.

The financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value through profit or loss are initially recognized at fair value and transaction costs are expensed in the income statement. They are subsequently recorded at fair value with the effect of the change in value recorded in income.

(ii) Loans and receivables

Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. They are included in current assets, except for maturities greater than 12 months from the balance sheet date, which are classified as non-current assets. Loans and receivables include trade receivables and other receivables.

Loans and receivables are initially recorded at fair value and subsequently at amortized cost according to the effective interest rate method. A provision of bad debts is recorded to reflect uncollective amounts.

 

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September 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

(iii) Financial liabilities valued at amortized cost

Loans, bond obligations and liabilities of a similar nature are recognized initially at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred. In subsequent periods, they are stated at amortized cost and any difference between proceeds (net of transaction costs), and redemption value is recognized in the income statement over the life of the debt according to the effective interest rate method.

Financial obligations are classified as current liabilities unless the Company has an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least 12 months after the balance sheet date.

(iv) Creditors and other payables

These instruments are initially recorded at fair value and subsequently at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method.

(v) Hedging instruments

The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges is recognized in the Comprehensive Income Statement. The gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion is recognized immediately in the Income Statement within Other Operating Income by activity or Operating Expenses by activity, respectively.

When a hedging instrument expires or is sold, or when it ceases to meet the criteria to be recognized through the hedge accounting treatment, any cumulative gain or loss in equity at that time remains in equity and is recognized in the Income Statement. When a possible transaction is no longer expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss in equity is immediately transferred to the Income Statement.

h) Inventories

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

The cost of finished goods and work in progress includes the cost of raw materials, direct labor, other direct costs and general manufacturing expenses, excluding interest expenses.

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

Biological assets are transferred to inventories when forests are harvested.

Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the normal course of business, less cost of sale.

When market conditions result in the manufacturing costs of a product exceeding its net realizable value, a valuation allowance is made. This provision also includes obsolescence amounts resulting from slow moving inventories and technical obsolescence.

 

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Unaudited Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statement

September 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

i) Business Combinations

Business combinations are recognized using the purchase method. This involves recognizing identifiable assets (including previously unrecognized intangible assets) and liabilities (including contingent liabilities and excluding future restructuring) of the acquired business at fair value.

The goodwill acquired in a business combination is initially measured at the cost of the business combination less the interest of the company in the net fair value of assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the acquisition. After initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. For purposes of impairment testing, goodwill acquired in a business combination is allocated as of the acquisition date to the cash generating unit of the group or groups of cash generating units expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination without prejudice to whether other assets or liabilities of Arauco are assigned to those units or groups of units.

If the cost of acquisition is less than the fair value of the net assets of the subsidiary acquired, the difference is recognized directly in the income statement as Other profit (loss).

Arauco measures the fair value of the acquired company in the business combination on a step by step basis, recognizing the effects of variation in the income statment in the period in which they occur.

Accounting policies for subsidiaries will be adjusted if necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by Arauco. Minority Interests are presented as a separate component of equity.

j) Investments in associates

Associates are entities over which Arauco exercises significant influence but not control, generally holding between 20% and 50% of the voting rights. Investments in associates are accounted for using the equity method and are initially recognized at cost. Their book net equity is increased or decreased proportionately in the income statement and comprehensive income statement of the period as a result of adjustments of conversion arising from the financial statement conversion into other currencies. Arauco’s investment in associates includes goodwill (net of any accumulated impairment loss).

k) Intangible assets

(i) Computer Software

Computer software programs are capitalized in terms of the costs incurred to make them compatible with specific programs. These costs are amortized over the estimated useful lives.

(ii) Rights

This item includes water-rights, right of way and other acquired rights recognized at historical cost and have an unlimited useful life as the expected cash flow generating period is unpredictable. These rights are not amortized as they are perpetual and will not require renewal, but are subject to annual impairment tests.

 

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September 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

l) Goodwill

The excess of the cost of acquisition over the fair value of the group’s share of the identifiable net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. Goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment on annual basis.

m) Property, plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are stated at historical cost less depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditures that are directly attributable to the acquisition.

Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognized as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably.

Asset depreciation is calculated by components using the straight-line method, considering any adjustments for impairment.

The useful life of property, plant and equipment is determined according to expected use of the assets.

The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, on an annual basis.

n) Leases

Fixed asset leases in which Arauco substantially holds all ownership risks and advantages are classified as Financial leases. Financial leases are capitalized at the lease’s commencement at the lower of the fair value of the leased property and the present value of the minimum lease payments.

Leases in which significant risks and rewards are not transferred to the lesee are classified as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases (net of any incentives received from the lessor) are charged to the income statement on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease.

o) Biological Assets

IAS 41 requires that biological assets, such as standing trees, are shown on the Balance Sheet at fair value. The forests are thus accounted for at fair value less estimated point-of sale costs at harvest, assuming that the fair value of these assets can be measured reliably.

The valuation of forest plantation assets is based on discounted cash flow models whereby the fair value of the biological assets is calculated using cash flows from continuous operations, which are discounted based on our sustainable forest management plans and the estimated growth of the forests. This valuation is performed on the basis of each identifiable farm block basis and for each type of tree.

Forest plantations shown as current assets are those that will be harvested and sold in the short term.

 

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

 

 

 

Biological growth and changes in fair value are recognized in the income statement within Other income by activity.

p) Deferred income tax

Deferred income tax is recognized using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the consolidated financial statements. However, the deferred income tax is not accounted for if it arises from the initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates (and laws) that have been enacted as of the balance sheet date that are expected to apply when the related deferred income tax asset or the deferred income tax liability is settled.

The deferred income tax assets are recognized to the extent that it is probable that future taxable benefits profit will be available against which temporary differences can be utilized.

q) Provisions

Provisions are recognized when the Company has a current legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events; it is probable that an outflow will be required to settle the obligation; and the amount has been reliably estimated. This amount is quantified with the best possible estimate at the end of each period.

r) Revenue recognition

Revenues are recognized after Arauco has transferred the risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer and Arauco retains neither a continuing right to dispose of the goods, nor effective control of those goods; this means that revenues are recorded upon delivery of goods to customers in accordance with agreed terms of delivery.

Segment revenues mentioned in Note 23 comply with the conditions indicated above.

Revenues from inter-segment sales (which are made at prices that approximate market prices) are eliminated in the consolidated financial statements.

s) Minimum dividend

Article No. 79 of the Privately Limited Companies Law of Chile provides that, unless otherwise unanimously agreed or adopted by the shareholders, a dividend must be distributed annually in cash to shareholders in proportion to their shares or in the proportion established by the statutes for preferred shares, if any, in the amount of at least 30% of net profits for the current year, except where necessary to absorb accumulated losses from prior years.

The General Shareholders’ Meeting of Arauco resolved to maintain annual dividends at 40% of net distributable profit, including a provisional dividend share distribution at year-end. Dividends payable are recognized as a liability in the financial statements in the period they are declared and approved by the Company’s shareholders or when configuring the corresponding obligation on the basis of existing legislation or distribution policies established by the Shareholders’ Meeting.

 

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

 

 

 

The interim and final dividends are recorded in equity upon their approval by the relevant groups, which include the Company’s Board and the shareholders.

The amount of these dividends is presented in this interim consolidated financial statement under Other non-current Financial Liabilities.

t) Impairment

Non-financial Assets

The carrying amounts of property, plant and equipment are subject to impairment tests whenever some event or change in business circumstances indicates that the book value of assets may not be recoverable, whereas goodwill is tested annually. The recoverable amount of an asset is estimated as the higher of net selling price and value in use. An impairment loss is recognized whenever the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount.

A previously recognized impairment loss is reversed if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount, however, not to an extent higher than the carrying amount that would have been determined and recognized in prior years. For goodwill, however, a recognized impairment loss is not reversed.

Goodwill is allocated to cash-generating units for the purpose of impairment testing. The allocation is made to those cash-generating units or groups of cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the business combination in which the goodwill arose.

“Cash-generating units” are the smallest identifiable groups of assets whose use generates continuous funds largely independent of those produced by the use of other assets or groups of assets.

Goodwill is allocated to cash-generating units for the purpose of impairment testing. The distribution is made between cash-generating units or groups of cash generating units expected to benefit from the business combination that resulted in the goodwill.

Financial Assets

At the end of each period, an evaluation is performed in order to measure the existence of any objective evidence that assets or a group of financial assets have been adversely affected. Impairment effects will be recognized in the Consolidated Income Statement only if there is objective evidence that one or more events will occur after initial recognition of financial asset impairment and if these events will affect associated future cash flows.

The provision for doubtful trade receivables is established when there is objective evidence that Arauco will not receive payments under the original terms of sale. Provisions are made when the client is a party to a bankruptcy court agreement or cessation of payments, and are made write-off when Arauco has exhausted all levels of recovery of debt in a reasonable time.

u) Employee Benefit Costs

The Company has severance payment obligations for voluntary cessation services. These are paid to certain workers that have more than 5 years seniority within the Company to conditions established within collective or individual contracts.

 

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September 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

Actuarial gains and losses are recognized in income in the year they are incurred.

These obligations are treated as post-employment benefits in accordance with current standards.

v) Employee Vacations

Arauco recognizes the expense for employee vacation on an accrual basis and it is recorded at nominal value.

This obligation is presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet in the line Trade payables and Other payables.

w) Joint Venture Equity

Joint venture equity is recognized using the equity method.

x) Recent accounting pronouncements

At the date of issuance of these consolidated financial statements, the following accounting pronouncements were issued by the IASB:

 

Rules and amendments

  

Content

  

Mandatory

application date

IFRS 9    Financial instruments, classification and reasurement    January 1, 2013
Amendment to IAS 24    Related parties disclosures    January 1, 2011
Amendment to IAS 32    Classification for emission rights    January 1, 2010
Amendment Improve to NIIF    Amendments collection to NIIF 7    January 1, 2011
Amendment to IFRIC 14    Pre-payments of a Minimum funding requirement    January 1, 2011
IFRIC Interpretation 19    Extinguishing financial liabilities with equity instruments    July 1, 2010

Arauco believes that the adoption of standards, amendments and interpretations described above will have no significant impact on the financial statements of the Company in the period of initial application.

 

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NOTE 2. DISCLOSURE OF OTHER INFORMATION

 

a) Disclosure of Information on Capital Issued

Subscribed and paid-in Capital amounts to ThU.S. $353,176.

100% of capital corresponds to ordinary shares.

 

     09/30/2010    12/31/2009

Description of Ordinary Capital Share Types

   100% of Capital corresponds to ordinary shares

Number of Authorized Shares by Type of Capital in Ordinary Shares

   113,152,446

Nominal Value of Shares by Type of Capital in Ordinary Shares

   ThU.S.$ 0.0031211 per share

Amount of Capital in Shares by Type of Ordinary Shares that Constitute Capital

   ThU.S.$353,176

Rights, Privileges and Restrictions by Type of Capital in Ordinary Shares

Liabilities presented under Other Financial Liabilities current and non-current, have certain financial restrictions the Parent Company must comply with; otherwise, debt under these contracts can become payable.

Financial restrictions are the following:

 

i) Debt ratio must not exceed 1.2

 

ii) Interest hedging index cannot be less than 2.0

At closing date Arauco had complied with the totality of these restrictions.

 

     09/30/2010    12/31/2009

Number of Shares Issued and Completely Paid by Type of Capital in Ordinary Shares

   113,152,446

 

b) Disclosure of information on Dividends paid to Ordinary Shares

Dividends paid at September 30, 2010:

 

Detail of Dividend Paid, Ordinary Shares

  

Dividend Paid, Ordinary Shares

     Final Dividend   

Type of Shares for which there is a Dividend Paid, Ordinary Shares

     Unlisted Ordinary Shares   

Date of Dividend Paid, Ordinary Shares

     05-10-2010   

Amount of Dividend, Ordinary Shares, Gross

     ThU.S.$ 56,759   

Number of Shares for which Dividends are Paid, Ordinary Shares

     113,152,446   

Dividend per Share, Ordinary Share

     U.S.$ 0.50161   

Dividends paid during 2009 and the corresponding amount per share:

 

Detail of Dividend Paid, Ordinary Shares

  

Dividend Paid, Ordinary Shares

     Interim Dividend   

Type of Shares for which there is a Dividend Paid, Ordinary Shares

     Unlisted Ordinary Shares   

Date of Dividend Paid, Ordinary Shares

     12-16-2009   

Amount of Dividend, Ordinary Shares, Gross

     ThU.S.$ 25,957   

Number of Shares for which Dividends are Paid, Ordinary Shares

     113,152,446   

Dividend per Share, Ordinary Share

     U.S.$ 0.22940   

 

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September 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

 

Detail of Dividend Paid, Ordinary Shares

  

Dividend Paid, Ordinary Shares

     Final Dividend   

Type of Shares for which there is a Dividend Paid, Ordinary Shares

     Unlisted Ordinary Shares   

Date of Dividend Paid, Ordinary Shares

     05-07-09   

Amount of Dividend, Ordinary Shares, Gross

     ThU.S.$ 88,449   

Number of Shares for which Dividends are Paid, Ordinary Shares

     113,152,446   

Dividend per Share, Ordinary Share

     U.S.$ 0.78168   

 

c) Disclosure of Information on Reserves

Other Reserves

Other reserves consist of Conversion Reserves, Hedge Reserves and Financial Assets available for sale Reserves.

Arauco does not have restrictions associated with these reserves.

Conversion Reserves

This corresponds to a difference in foreign currency translation as compared to the Arauco’s subsidiaries that do not use the U.S. Dollar as their functional currency.

Hedge Reserves

This corresponds to the portion of profit or swap net loss coverage existing at Arauco as of September 30, 2010.

Financial assets available for sale Reserve

This mainly corresponds to the value in Other comprehensive income of investment in associates.

 

d) Disclosures of other Information

Below are balances of Other Income by activity, Financing Costs and Participation in profit (loss) of associates and joint venture as of September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

 

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September 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

 

     January-September     July-September  
     2010
ThU.S.$
    2009
ThU.S.$
    2010
ThU.S.$
    2009
ThU.S.$
 

Classes of Other Income by activity

        

Other Operating Income, Total

     179,617        143,719        80,257        52,209   

Gain from changes in fair value of biological assets

     146,692        115,017        74,065        39,097   

Sales revenue from carbon bonds

     0        3,170        0        3,170   

Revenue from export promotion

     4,650        2,507        1,637        0   

Earthquake insurance net effect

     7,471        0        (2,179     0   

Leases received

     1,729        2,823        501        960   

Adjustment selling expense provisions from previous period

     6,295        5,463        741        1,864   

Other operating results

     12,780        14,739        5,492        7,118   

Classes of Financing Costs

        

Financing Costs, Total

     (169,185     (129,482     (61,622     (46,037

Interest costs

     (158,177     (118,729     (57,700     (43,141

Interest on bank loans

     (158,177     (118,729     (57,700     (43,141

Other financing costs

     (11,008     (10,753     (3,922     (2,896

Classes of Participation in Profit (Loss) of associates and joint venture accounted through Equity Method

      

Total

     (3,038     5,682        (919     (265

Investments in associates

     1,876        4,041        1,593        (74

Joint ventures

     (4,914     1,641        (2,512     (191

NOTE 3. INVENTORIES (IAS 2)

 

Components of Inventory

   09/30/2010
ThU.S.$
     12/31/2009
ThU.S.$
 

Raw Materials

     84,076         85,706   

Production Supplies

     57,944         64,978   

Work in progress

     53,391         26,154   

Finished goods

     406,595         335,234   

Parts

     98,886         107,384   

Other Inventories

     170         602   

Total Inventories

     701,062         620,058   

As of September 30, 2010, a cost of sales of inventories of ThU.S.$1,605,969 was recognized (ThU.S.$1,534,015 at September 30, 2009).

As of September 30, 2010, a net increased provision for obsolescence effects mainly caused by the earthquake and tsunami of ThU.S.$18,947 was recognized. As of September 30, 2009 there was a provision for parts obsolescence of ThU.S.$300.

The inventories impairment provision amounted to ThU.S.$26,471 as of September 30, 2010 (ThU.S.$7,524 as of December 31, 2009), whereby ThU.S.$8,551 corresponds to parts and ThU.S.$17,920 materials and supplies.

As of the date of the issuance of these financial statements, no inventories have been pledged as collateral or guarantees.

 

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September 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

NOTE 4. CASH FLOW STATEMENT (IAS 7)

Cash and cash equivalents includes cash flow, bank account balances, fixed term deposits, repurchase agreements and mutual funds. They are short-term investments that are readily convertible into cash, and are subject to an immaterial change in value.

The objective of fixed term deposits is to maximize earnings on short-term cash flow surpluses. This instrument is authorized by Arauco’s Investment Policy, which establishes a mandate that allows investments in fixed income securities. In general, these instruments have a maturity period of less than ninety days.

Arauco invests in local mutual funds to maximize the profitability of cash flow surpluses in Chilean Pesos, or in international mutual funds in foreign currencies such as U.S. Dollars or Euros. These instruments are acceptable under Arauco’s Investment Policy.

As of the date of these consolidated financial statements, there are no significant amounts of cash or cash equivalents that are freely available.

 

Components of Cash and Cash Equivalents

   09/30/2010
ThU.S.$
     12/31/2009
ThU.S.$
 

Cash on hand

     327         244   

Banks

     49,579         28,756   

Short term deposit

     503,910         281,873   

Mutual funds

     335,737         223,326   

Total

     889,553         534,199   

Reconciliation of Cash and Cash Equivalents

     

Bank overdraft used for cash management

     0         0   

Other reconciliations items, cash and cash equivalents

     0         0   

Reconciliation of Cash and Cash Equivalent items, Total

     0         0   

Cash and cash equivalents

     889,553         534,199   

Cash and cash equivalents, reported in the Cash Flow Statement

     889,553         534,199   

The following tables detail the value of the cost of the investment in Dynea Brasil S.A. dated March 15, 2010, Savitar (Forestal Talavera S.A.) dated June 30, 2009 and Arauco do Brasil S.A. (ex-Tafisa Brazil) dated August 26, 2009 (see Note 14), and the net value of assets and liabilities of each acquired entity, discounting both the amount of cash and cash equivalents acquired in order to distinguish those cash flows from those that arise from other operating, investing or financing activities.

 

2010

Purchase of Investments

   ThU.S.$  

Acquisition: Dynea Brasil S.A.

  

Cash paid for acquisitions and cash equivalents

     15,000   

Cash and cash equivalentsheld by acquired entities

     (8,023

Net cash paid to acquire entities

     6,977   
     ThU.S.$  

Net Assets less Cash and Cash equivalents of acquired entity (see Note 14)

     22,613   

 

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

 

 

 

 

2009

Purchase of Investments

   ThU.S.$  

Acquisition: Tafisa Brasil S.A. (currently named Arauco do Brasil S.A.)

  

Cash paid for acquisitions and cash equivalents

     166,977   

Cash and cash equivalentsheld by acquired entities

     (2,891

Net cash paid to acquire entities

     164,086   
     ThU.S.$  

Net Assets less Cash and Cash equivalents of acquired entity (see Note 14)

     107,429   

2009

Purchase of Investments

   ThU.S.$  

Acquisition: Savitar (Forestal Talavera S.A.)

  

Cash paid for acquisitions and cash equivalents

     10,131   

Cash and cash equivalentsheld by acquired entities

     (106

Net cash paid to acquire entities

     10,025   
     ThU.S.$  

Net Assets less Cash and Cash equivalents of acquired entity (see Note 14)

     12,367   

NOTE 5. ACCOUNTING POLICIES, CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES (IAS 8)

Changes in Accounting Policies

These policies have been designed in accordance with IFRS in effect as of September 30, 2010 and applied uniformly to all items presented in these interim consolidated financial statements.

Changes in the Treatment of Accounting Policy

The financial statements as of September 30, 2010 do not show changes in accounting policies compared to the same period last year.

The consolidated financial statements of Arauco as of December 31, 2009 are the Group’s first annual financial statements prepared under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The Group’s previous financial statements were prepared according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in Chile.

Standards adopted by the Company in Advance

IAS 27 (Revised), Consolidated and individual financial statements - Modifications arising from changes in IAS 3, adopted in the year 2009.

IAS 3 (Revised), Business combinations, adopted in the year 2009.

 

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NOTE 6. TAXES (IAS 12)

The tax rate applicable to the major companies in which Arauco participates is 17% in Chile, 35% in Argentina and 34% in Brazil.

Deferred Tax Assets

The following table details deferred tax assets:

 

Deferred Tax Assets

   09/30/2010
ThU.S. $
     12/31/2009
ThU.S. $
 

Deferred Tax Assets related to Provisions

     4,537         3,759   

Deferred Tax Assets related to accrued liabilities

     7,816         6,690   

Deferred Tax Assets related to Post-Employment obligations

     6,216         4,677   

Deferred Tax Assets related to Restatement of Property, Plant and equipment

     3,396         3,065   

Deferred Tax Assets related to Financial Instruments Restatements

     5,403         1,913   

Deferred Tax Assets related to tax losses

     53,578         53,292   

Valuation of biological assets

     9,129         11,424   

Valuation of inventory

     4,194         1,939   

Income provision

     2,713         2,571   

Trade debtors and receivables

     3,961         4,878   

Intangible revaluation differences

     10,503         10,584   

Deferred Tax Assets related to Others

     10,544         4,968   
                 

Deferred Tax Assets Total

     121,990         109,760   
                 

As of the date of the present financial statement some of Arauco’s subsidiaries show tax losses of ThU.S.$244,842 (ThU.S.$241,596 at December 31, 2009) which are mainly due to operational and financial losses.

Arauco believes that the projections of future earnings in subsidiaries that have generated tax losses will allow the recovery of these assets.

Deferred Tax Liability

Deferred tax liability corresponds to income tax amounts payable in future periods related to taxable temporary differences.

Currently Arauco has not recognized deferred taxes associated with temporary differences arising from investments in joint ventures, because it controls dates where temporary differences will be reversed and/or not likely that those differences will change in the foreseeable future. The estimated amount as of September 30, 2010 of unrecognized deferred tax is approximately ThU.S.$8,082.

 

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

 

 

 

The following table details deferred tax liabilities:

 

Deferred Tax Liabilities

   09/30/2010
ThU.S. $
     12/31/2009
ThU.S. $
 

Deferred Tax Liabilities related to Restated Property, Plant and equipment

     680,020         682,540   

Deferred Tax Liabilities related to Financial Instrument restatement

     8,559         7,704   

Valuation of biological asset

     510,946         508,285   

Valuation of inventory

     11,891         10,001   

Valuation of prepaid expenses

     31,592         27,006   

Deferred Tax Liabilities related to Others

     58,210         20,554   
                 

Deferred Tax Liabilities Total

     1,301,218         1,256,090   
                 

From the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities listed in the above tables, approximately ThU.S.$29,809 and ThU.S.$109,306 respectively, will be used in a period of 12 months.

Temporary Differences

The following tables summarize current asset and liability timing differences:

 

     09/30/2010      12/31/2009  

Detail of Classes of Deferred

Tax Temporary Differences

   Deductible
Difference

ThU.S.$
     Taxable
Difference
ThU.S.$
     Deductible
Difference

ThU.S.$
     Taxable
Difference
ThU.S.$
 

Deferred Tax Assets

     67,814         0         56,468         0   

Tax Loss

     54,176         0         53,292         0   

Deferred Tax Liabilities

     0         1,301,218         0         1,256,090   

Total

     121,990         1,301,218         109,760         1,256,090   

 

Detail of Temporary Difference Profit and Loss Amounts

   January-September     July-September  
   2010
ThU.S.$
    2009
ThU.S.$
    2010
ThU.S.$
    2009
ThU.S.$
 

Deferred Tax Assets

     5,482        (3,707     4,312        813   

Tax Loss

     1,933        3,168        (2,692     (557

Deferred Tax Liabilities

     (42,725     (34,960     508        (4,342
                                

Total

     (35,310     (35,499     2,128        (4,086
                                

Income Tax Expenditure (Income)

Income Tax Expenditure consists of the following:

 

Expense due to Current Income Taxes on Earnings

   January-September     July-September  
   2010
ThU.S.$
    2009
ThU.S.$
    2010
ThU.S.$
    2009
ThU.S.$
 

Current income tax expense

     (93,237     (13,149     (66,073     (18,257

Tax benefit arising from unrecognized tax assets previously used to reduce tax expense

     5,824        2,063        143        (796

Previous period current tax adjustments

     (519     3,980        (250     165   

Other current tax expenses

     (424     (544     (280     (402
                                

Total Income (expense) Current Tax, Net

     (88,356     (7,650     (66,460     (19,290
                                

Deferred expense (income) from taxes relative to the creation and reversion of temporary differences

     (27,943     (38,667     14,120        (3,529

Deferred expense (income) from taxes relative to tax rate changes or new fees

     (9,300     0        (9,300     0   

Tax benefit arising from unrecognized tax assets previously used to reduce expenses due to deferred taxes

     1,933        3,168        (2,692     (557
                                

Total Income (expense) Deferred Tax, Net

     (35,310     (35,499     2,128        (4,086
                                

Income (expense) due to Income Tax Total

     (123,666     (43,149     (64,332     (23,376
                                

 

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

 

 

 

The following table details the income tax for foreign and national companies as of September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively:

 

     January-September     July-September  
   2010
ThU.S.$
    2009
ThU.S.$
    2010
ThU.S.$
    2009
ThU.S.$
 

Foreign current tax

     (39,179     (17,670     (16,595     (4,324

National current tax

     (49,177     10,020        (49,865     (14,966

Current tax, Total

     (88,356     (7,650     (66,460     (19,290

Foreign deferred tax

     11,708        (5,346     2,773        45   

National deferred tax

     (47,018     (30,153     (645     (4,131

Deferred tax, Total

     (35,310     (35,499     2,128        (4,086
                                

Income (expense) due to Income Tax, Total

     (123,666     (43,149     (64,332     (23,376
                                

Income Tax Expenditure Reconciliation using the Effective Rate method

Income tax expenditure reconciliation is as follows:

 

Reconciliation of Tax Expenses using the Legal Rate

with Tax Expenses using the Effective Rate

   January-September     July-September  
   2010
ThU.S.$
    2009
ThU.S.$
    2010
ThU.S.$
    2009
ThU.S.$
 

Tax Expense Using Legal Rate

     (95,207     (34,399     (44,783     (20,215

Tax effect of rates in other jurisdictions

     (15,260     (14,642     (10,765     (4,399

Tax effect of non taxable ordinary income

     5,833        12,501        (1,121     6,846   

Tax effect of non tax deductible expenses

     (13,020     (12,704     (5,156     (8,433

Tax effect of tax rates changes

     (9,300     0        (9,300     0   

Tax effect of excess tax for previous periods

     (519     3,821        (250     3   

Other Increases (Decreases) Legal Taxes

     3,807        2,274        7,043        2,822   
                                

Adjustment to Tax Expense using the Legal Rate, Total

     (28,459     (8,750     (19,549     (3,161
                                

Tax Expenses Using the Effective Rate

     (123,666     (43,149     (64,332     (23,376
                                

The deferred taxes related to financial hedging instruments, corresponds to a credit to ThU.S.$3,930 at September 30, 2010 (ThU.S.$ 731 at September 30, 2009), which presents net in Hedge reserves in the Statement of Changes in Net Equity.

On July 30, 2010 Law N. 20.455 for national reconstruction financing was published in the Chilean Official Gazette (Diario Oficial de Chile). One of the most important changes such law introduced was the increase in the First Category Taxes for revenues received and /or accrued during commercial years 2011 and 2012, with rates of 20% and 18.5%, respectively.

The effect on the change in tax rates caused an adjustment to the assets and liabilities accounts for deferred taxes, according to the profile projected for temporary reverse differences, in tax losses benefits and in other events that create differences between book and tax basis of assets and liabilities.

 

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September 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

NOTE 7. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (IAS 16)

 

Properties, Plant and Equipment, Net

   09/30/2010
ThU.S.$
    12/31/2009
ThU.S.$
 

Construction in progress

     464,430        433,269   

Land

     821,594        743,950   

Buildings

     1,415,626        1,353,461   

Plant and equipment

     2,203,002        2,328,457   

Information technology equipment

     17,333        18,178   

Fixed facilities and accessories

     3,538        5,207   

Motorized vehicles

     9,703        9,791   

Others

     68,818        77,440   
                

Total Net

     5,004,044        4,969,753   
                

Properties, plant and equipment, Gross

    

Construction in progress

     464,430        433,269   

Land

     821,594        743,950   

Buildings

     2,508,885        2,370,295   

Plant and equipment

     4,170,116        4,060,145   

Information technology equipment

     43,568        42,992   

Fixed facilities and accessories

     17,075        18,675   

Motorized vehicles

     32,150        31,066   

Others

     109,731        112,629   
                

Total Gross

     8,167,549        7,813,021   
                

Accumulated depreciation and impairment

    

Buildings

     (1,093,259     (1,016,834

Plant and equipment

     (1,967,114     (1,731,688

Information technology equipment

     (26,235     (24,814

Fixed facilities and accessories

     (13,537     (13,468

Motorized vehicles

     (22,447     (21,275

Others

     (40,913     (35,189
                

Total

     (3,163,505     (2,843,268
                

Description of Property, Plant and Equipment Pledged as Guarantee

Regarding Forestal Río Grande S.A, an affiliate of Fondo de Inversión Bío Bío, a special purpose entity, we note that in October 2006, first and second degree mortgages were executed in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. and Arauco, respectively, which prohibited the sale of any property currently belonging to the aforementioned special purpose entity, in order to ensure fulfillment of payments to Fondo de Inversión Bío Bío.

In September 2007, Forestal Río Grande S.A acquired real estate in Yungay, located in Chile’s Region VIII, for which the company executed a first mortgage with prohibition to sell and encumber in favor of, among others, JPMorgan. Similarly, a second mortgage with prohibition to sell and encumber was executed in favor of Arauco.

 

     09/30/2010
ThU.S$
     12/31/2009
ThU.S$
 

Collateral amount of property, plant and equipment

     56,803         56,799   

 

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September 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

Commitments for project disbursements or for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment

 

     09/30/2010
ThU.S$
     12/31/2009
ThU.S$
 

Amount committed for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment

     259,960         187,441   
     09/30/2010
ThU.S$
     12/31/2009
ThU.S$
 

Disbursements for property, plant and equipment account under construction

     208,021         196,271   

 

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

 

 

 

Movement on Property, Plant and Equipment

The following tables detail the movement of Property, Plant and Equipment as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009:

 

Movement of Fixed Assets

   Construction
in Progress

ThU.S.$
    Land
ThU.S.$
    Buildings
ThU.S.$
    Plant and
equipments

ThU.S.$
    IT
Equipment

ThU.S.$
    Fixed
Facilities

and
Accessories

ThU.S.$
    Motorized
Vehicles

ThU.S.$
    Other
Property,
Plant and
Equipment

ThU.S.$
    Total
ThU.S.$
 

Opening balance 01/01/2010

     433,269        743,950        1,353,461        2,328,457        18,178        5,207        9,791        77,440        4,969,753   

Changes

                  

Additions

     219,113        81,360        16,696        6,507        113        99        1,352        3,556        328,796   

Acquisitions of business

     216        660        4,244        21,420        0        0        14        1,137        27,691   

Dispositions

     (176     (13,865     (3,404     (3,157     0        0        (179     (3,524     (24,305

Withdrawals

     (157     0        (1,011     (2,566     (41     (1     (1     (312     (4,089

Depreciation costs

     0        0        (49,822     (118,414     (1,444     (606     (1,408     (1,285     (172,979

Impairment loss recognized in the Income Statement (note 17)

     0        0        (25,518     (107,295     (63     0        (102     (9,342     (142,320

Exchange rate increase (decrease) of foreign currency

     645        5,207        1,650        14,606        3        (1,431     76        741        21,497   

Other increase/decrease

     (188,480     4,282        119,330        63,444        587        270        160        407        0   

Total Changes

     31,161        77,644        62,165        (125,455     (845     (1,669     (88     (8,622     34,291   

Closing balance 09/30/2010

     464,430        821,594        1,415,626        2,203,002        17,333        3,538        9,703        68,818        5,004,044   

Movement of Fixed Assets

   Construction
in Progress

ThU.S.$
    Land
ThU.S.$
    Buildings
ThU.S.$
    Plant and
equipments

ThU.S.$
    IT
Equipment

ThU.S.$
    Fixed
Facilities

and
Accessories

ThU.S.$
    Motorized
Vehicles

ThU.S.$
    Other
Property,
Plant and
Equipment

ThU.S.$
    Total
ThU.S.$
 

Opening balance 01/01/2009

     348,417        689,900        1,307,391        2,172,162        18,621        4,755        9,569        65,156        4,615,971   

Changes

                  

Additions

     196,271        36,550        8,023        19,792        73        16        1,607        5,161        267,493   

Acquisitions through business combination

     4,951        5,548        44,364        192,216        0        0        458        5,870        253,407   

Dispositions

     (212     (181     (110     (1,003     (177     (114     (425     (942     (3,164

Discontinuation of consolidation by the formation of joint venture registered under the equity method (note 15-16)

     0        (32,014     0        (27     0        0        0        0        (32,041

Withdrawals

     (1,520     (1,265     (82     (2,805     (3     (55     (23     (1,233     (6,986

Depreciation costs

     0        0        (59,311     (155,981     (1,859     (274     (2,050     (1,618     (221,093

Impairment loss recognized in the Income Statement

     0        0        (1,416     (1,694     0        0        0        0        (3,110

Exchange rate increase (decrease) of foreign currency

     1,528        42,315        11,684        38,296        1        0        454        4,998        99,276   

Other increase/decrease

     (116,166     3,097        42,918        67,501        1,522        879        201        48        0   

Total Changes

     84,852        54,050        46,070        156,295        (443     452        222        12,284        353,782   

Closing balance 12/31/2009

     433,269        743,950        1,353,461        2,328,457        18,178        5,207        9,791        77,440        4,969,753   

 

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Unaudited Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statement

September 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

The depreciation charged to income as of September 30, 2010 and 2009 is as follows:

 

Depreciation for the period

   09/30/2010
ThU.S.$
     09/30/2009
ThU.S.$
 

Cost of sale

     133,663         143,744   

Administration expenses

     6,083         7,950   

Other operating expenses(*)

     26,179         2,512   

Total

     165,925         154,206   

 

(*) The balance of the period 2010, it refers to the cost of depreciation of plants detained product of the earthquake.

The useful lives of property, plant and equipment according to expected use of the assets are as follows:

 

          Minimum      Maximum      Average  

Buildings

   Useful Life in Years      16         89         39   

Plant and equipment

   Useful Life in Years      8         67         29   

Information technology equipment

   Useful Life in Years      6         18         5   

Fixed facilities and accessories

   Useful Life in Years      6         12         10   

Motorized vehicles

   Useful Life in Years      6         26         13   

Others properties, plants and equipment

   Useful Life in Years      5         27         16   

 

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September 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

NOTE 8. LEASES (IAS 17)

When assets are leased under a Financial lease, the current value of lease payments is treated as a receivable. The difference between the gross payment to be charged and the current value of said payment is shown as capital return.

Disclosure of Financial Leases Classified by Type of Asset, Leases

 

     09/30/2010
ThU.S.$
     12/31/2009
ThU.S.$
 

Property, Plant & Equipment Financial Leasing

     389         608   

Plant and Equipment

     389         608   

Reconciliation of Financial Lease Minimum Payments, Lessee

 

     09/30/2010  

Minimum lease payments, lease payment obligations

   Gross
ThU.S.$
     Interest
ThU.S.$
     Present
Value
ThU.S.$
 

Due within one year

     307         9         298   

Due within one and five years

     64         0         64   

Due beyond five years

     0         0         0   

Total

     371         9         362   
     12/31/2009  

Financial Lease

   Gross
ThU.S.$
     Interest
ThU.S.$
     Present
Value
ThU.S.$
 

Due within one year

     381         20         361   

Due within one and five years

     253         6         247   

Due beyond five years

     0         0         0   

Total

     634         26         608   

Leasing obligations that accrue interest are presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet under Other Financial Liabilities Current and Non-current depending on the maturities stated above.

Reconciliation of Financial Lease Minimum Payments, Lessor

 

     09/30/2010  

Minimum Financial Lease Payments

Receivable, Financial Lease

   Gross
ThU.S.$
     Interest
ThU.S.$
     Present
Value
ThU.S.$
 

Due within one year

     4,847         500         4,347   

Due within one and five years

     6,726         432         6,294   

Due beyond five years

     0         0         0   

Total

     11,573         932         10,641   
     12/31/2009  

Minimum Financial Lease Payments

Receivable, Financial Lease

   Gross
ThU.S.$
     Interest
ThU.S.$
     Present
Value
ThU.S.$
 

Due within one year

     4,860         545         4,315   

Due within one and five years

     7,940         490         7,450   

Due beyond five years

     0         0         0   

Total

     12,800         1,035         11,765   

 

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September 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

Accounts receivable in leasing are presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet under Trade and Other Receivables current and non-current depending on the maturities stated above.

Significant Financial Lease Agreements

Arauco holds Financial leases as a lessor and lessee detailed within the previous tables, and therefore, there are no contingent payments or restrictions to note.

NOTE 9. ORDINARY REVENUE (IAS 18)

(a) Policy on Revenue recognition from to the Sale of Goods

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognized when an Arauco entity has transferred to the buyer the significant risks and rewards of ownership, when the amount of revenue can be reliably measured, when Arauco cannot influence the management of the sold goods and when it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity.

Sales are recognized in terms of the arranged price stated in the sales contract, net of volume discounts and estimated refunds at the date of the sale. Volume discounts are evaluated in terms of estimated annual purchases. There is no significant financing component given that receivables for sales are collected within a low average time period, which is in line with market practices.

(b) Policy on Revenue recognition from to Rendering of Services

Arauco mainly has electric power, port and pest control services whose incomes are derived from fixed price service contracts, generally recognized during the period of the service contract on a straight-line basis throughout the duration of the contract.

 

Classes of Ordinary Revenue

   January-September      July-September  
   2010
ThU.S.$
     2009
ThU.S.$
     2010
ThU.S.$
     2009
ThU.S.$
 

Sale of goods

     2,664,067         2,162,054         1,004,810         816,535   

Service Contracts

     69,309         65,550         30,297         18,129   

Total

     2,733,376         2,227,604         1,035,107         834,664   

 

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September 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

NOTE 10. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (IAS 19)

This refers to severance payment obligations for years of service due to termination of service contracts that arise from benefits stated in work contracts and/or as severance payments stated in the Labor Law.

This is an estimate of the years of service-based severance payments to be recognized as a future termination payment liability, in accordance with in force work contracts held with workers and pursuant to actuarial valuation criteria for this type of liability.

The main factors considered for calculating the actuarial value of severance payments for years of service are employee turnover, salary increases and life expectancy of the workers included in this benefit.

Classes of Benefits and Expenses by Employee

 

Classes of Benefits Expenses by Employee

   January-September      July-September  
   2010
ThU.S.$
     2009
ThU.S.$
     2010
ThU.S.$
     2009
ThU.S.$
 

Personnel Expenses

     169,622         140,156         65,345         48,559   

Wages and salaries

     159,211         135,582         60,429         46,772   

Compensation for years of service

     10,411         4,574         4,916         1,787   

The following tables detail the balances and the movement of Payments for years of service provisioned as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009.

 

     09/30/2010
ThU.S.$
    12/31/2009
ThU.S.$
 

Current

     2,726        2,372   

Non-current

     34,018        25,295   
                

Total

     36,744        27,667   
                

Movement

   09/30/2010
ThU.S.$
    12/31/2009
ThU.S.$
 

Opening balance

     27,667        20,297   

Current service cost

     896        840   

Interest cost

     1,716        2,083   

Gain (losses) actuarial

     7,512        (575

Benefits paid

     (2,416     (757

Increase (decrease) for currency exchange

     1,369        5,779   

Closing balance

     36,744        27,667   

 

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

 

 

 

NOTE 11. EFFECT OF FOREIGN CURRENCY RATE VARIATIONS (IAS 21)

Local and foreign currency

Currency assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 are as follows:

 

     09-30-2010
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2009
ThU.S.$
 

Liquid Assets

     892,455         542,625   

US Dollar

     621,698         185,995   

Euro

     77,063         66,935   

Other currencies

     80,168         64,879   

$ not adjustable

     113,529         224,816   

U.F.

     0         0   

Cash and Cash Equivalent

     889,553         534,199   

US Dollar

     618,796         177,569   

Euro

     77,063         66,935   

Other currencies

     80,165         64,879   

$ not adjustable

     113,529         224,816   

U.F.

     0         0   

Other Financial Assets

     2,902         8,426   

US Dollar

     2,902         8,426   

Accounts Receivable in short and long term

     

Accounts Receivable in short and long term

     932,969         585,848   

US Dollar

     667,765         412,826   

Euro

     26,084         19,348   

Other currencies

     111,559         36,090   

$ not adjustable

     116,956         110,394   

U.F.

     10,605         7,190   

Trades and Current Accounts Receivable

     912,436         558,441   

US Dollar

     663,880         397,394   

Euro

     26,084         19,348   

Other currencies

     109,732         35,074   

$ not adjustable

     108,688         102,098   

U.F.

     4,052         4,527   

Trades and Non-Current Accounts Receivable

     12,611         11,080   

US Dollar

     418         4,152   

Other currencies

     935         102   

$ not adjustable

     4,705         4,163   

U.F.

     6,553         2,663   

Accounts Receivable from related parties, current

     7,922         16,327   

US Dollar

     3,467         11,280   

Euro

     0         0   

Other currencies

     892         914   

$ not adjustable

     3,563         4,133   

Other Assets

     10,445,317         10,285,354   

US Dollar

     10,261,338         10,016,050   

Euro

     358         57   

Other currencies

     74,551         86,720   

$ not adjustable

     94,553         163,233   

U.F.

     14,517         19,294   

Total Assets

     12,270,741         11,413,827   

US Dollar

     11,550,801         10,614,871   

Euro

     103,505         86,340   

Other currencies

     266,275         187,689   

$ not adjustable

     325,038         498,443   

U.F.

     25,122         26,484   

 

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September 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

Local and foreign currency, continued

 

     09-30-2010      12-31-2009  
   Up to 90
days

ThU.S.$
     From 91
days to 1
year

ThU.S.$
     Up to 90
days

ThU.S.$
     From 91
days to 1
year

ThU.S.$
 

Total Liabilities, current

     809,811         449,982         611,908         339,505   

US Dollar

     703,486         447,989         0         318,247   

Euro

     4,022         0         3,922         0   

Other currencies

     42,181         1,088         16,962         18,959   

$ not adjustable

     48,975         0         24,678         0   

U.F.

     11,147         905         4,060         2,299   

Other Financial Liabilities, current

     115,946         449,982         196,052         339,505   

US Dollar

     96,092         447,989         195,047         318,247   

Other currencies

     13,603         1,088         27         18,959   

U.F.

     6,251         905         978         2,299   

Bank loans

     63,649         50,801         150,964         52,011   

US Dollar

     50,046         49,713         150,937         33,052   

Other currencies

     13,603         1,088         27         18,959   

Financial leases

     111         187         361         0   

U.F.

     111         187         361         0   

Other loans

     52,186         398,994         44,727         287,494   

US Dollar

     46,046         398,276         44,110         285,195   

U.F.

     6,140         718         617         2,299   

Other Financial Liabilities, current

     693,865         0         415,856         0   

US Dollar

     607,394         0         367,239         0   

Euro

     4,022         0         3,922         0   

Other currencies

     28,578         0         16,935         0   

$ not adjustable

     48,975         0         24,678         0   

U.F.

     4,896         0         3,082         0   
     09-30-2010      12-31-2009  
   From 13
months to 5
years

ThU.S.$
     More than
5 years

ThU.S.$
     From 13
months to 5
years

ThU.S.$
     More than
5 years

ThU.S.$
 

Total Liabilities, non-current

     2,544,689         1,819,669         2,479,289         1,600,692   

US Dollar

     1,426,342         1,300,493         1,434,486         1,322,361   

Euros

     0         0         0         0   

Other currencies

     295,362         4,298         271,572         4,220   

$ not adjustable

     692,569         0         651,318         0   

U.F.

     130,416         514,878         121,913         274,111   

Other Financial Liabilities, non-current

     1,072,287         1,819,669         1,077,318         1,600,692   

US Dollar

     935,745         1,300,493         955,080         1,322,361   

Other currencies

     6,126         4,298         325         4,220   

U.F.

     130,416         514,878         121,913         274,111   

Bank loans

     275,269         28,701         271,182         76,623   

US Dollar

     269,143         24,403         270,857         72,403   

Other currencies

     6,126         4,298         325         4,220   

Financial leases

     64         0         247         0   

U.F.

     64         0         247         0   

Other loans

     796,954         1,790,968         805,889         1,524,069   

US Dollar

     666,602         1,276,090         684,223         1,249,958   

U.F.

     130,352         514,878         121,666         274,111   

Other Financial Liabilities, non-current

     1,472,402         0         1,401,971         0   

US Dollar

     490,597         0         479,406         0   

Other currencies

     289,236         0         271,247         0   

$ not adjustable

     692,569         0         651,318         0   

U.F.

     0         0         0         0   

 

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Unaudited Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statement

September 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate variations

The functional currency of Brazilian subsidiaries and associate companies is the Brazilian Real. Therefore, their individual financial statements have been expressed in the presentation currency as follows:

 

(i) Assets and liabilities for each balance sheet are translated at the closing exchange rate;

 

(ii) Incomes and expenses for each income statement are translated at the average monthly exchange rate, given that to date this average has been a fair estimate of the cumulative effect of the exchange rates at the time of the transactions;

 

(iii) All the resulting exchange differences are recognized as a separate component of net equity.

In consolidation, the exchange rate differences arising from the translation of a net investment in companies that use currencies other than the U.S. Dollar, and those from loans and other instruments in foreign currencies recognized as hedging these investments, are assigned to net equity.

 

     January-September      July-September  
   2010
ThU.S.$
    2009
ThU.S.$
     2010
ThU.S.$
     2009
ThU.S.$
 

Exchange differences recognized in profit and loss, except for financial instruments measured at fair value through profit and loss

     (5,751     17,760         3,624         18,750   

Conversion reverse

     27,685        146,430         56,624         56,387   

NOTE 12. BORROWING COSTS (IAS 23)

Arauco capitalized interest on existing investment projects. For the recording of this capitalization Arauco estimated the average rate of loans to Financial these investment projects.

 

      January-September     July-September  

Property, plant and equipment capitalized cost

   2010
ThU.S.$
    2009
ThU.S.$
    2010
ThU.S.$
    2009
ThU.S.$
 

Property, plant and equipment capitalized interest cost rate

     6.03     5.86     6.16     5.84

Amount of the capitalized interest cost, property, plant and equipment

     6,569        8,868        2,051        3,079   

 

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Unaudited Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statement

September 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

NOTE 13. RELATED PARTIES (IAS 24)

Related Party Disclosure

Related parties are those companies as defined in IAS 24 and under the standards of the Chilean Securities Commission and the Limited Company Law as related parties that do not differ significantly among themselves.

Outstanding balances with related parties at the end of each period correspond mainly to regular commercial operations negotiated in Chilean Pesos, where collection or payment deadlines do not often exceed 30 days and in general do not have adjustment or interest clauses.

At the date of these consolidated financial statements there are no provisions for doubtful debts and no guarantees provided or associated with inter-company balances.

Name of Group’s Main Controller

The ultimate controllers of the Company are Mrs. Maria Noseda Zambra de Angelini, Mr. Roberto Angelini Rossi and Mrs. Patricia Angelini Rossi through Inversiones Angelini y Cia. Ltda.

Name of the Intermediate Controlling Entity that Prepares Financial Statements for Public Use

Empresas Copec S.A.

Salaries Received by Key Management Personnel by Category

Key personnel salaries including directors, managers and sub-managers consist of a fixed monthly rate, with a possible annual discretionary bonus.

Pricing Strategy Terms and Conditions Corresponding to Transactions with Related Parties

Transactions with related parties are performed under market conditions.

 

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September 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

Detail of Relationship between Parent Company and Subsidiary

 

          Origin    Functional    % Share
09/30/2010
     % Share
12/31/2009
 

ID Nº

  

Company Name

  

Country

  

Currency

   Direct      Indirect      Total      Direct      Indirect      Total  

—  

  

Agenciamiento y Servicios Profesionales S.A.

   Mexico    U.S. Dollar      0.0020         99.9966         99.9986         0.0020         99.9966         99.9986   

—  

  

Alto Paraná S.A.

   Argentina    U.S. Dollar      0         99.9762         99.9762         0         99.9762         99.9762   

—  

  

Arauco Australia S.A.

   Australia    U.S. Dollar      0         99.9986         99.9986         0         99.9986         99.9986   

96547510-9

  

Arauco Bio Energía S.A. (Arauco Generación S.A.)

   Chile    U.S. Dollar      98.0000         1.9985         99.9985         98.0000         1.9985         99.9985   

—  

  

Arauco Colombia S.A.

   Colombia    U.S. Dollar      1.5000         98.4976         99.9976         1.5000         98.4976         99.9976   

—  

  

Arauco Denmark Aps

   Denmark    U.S. Dollar      0         99.9991         99.9991         0         99.9991         99.9991   

96765270-9

  

Arauco Distribución S.A.

   Chile    Chilean pesos      0         99.9992         99.9992         0         99.9992         99.9992   

—  

  

Arauco Do Brasil S.A. (ex-Placas do Paraná S.A.)

   Brazil    Real      2.5866         97.4120         99.9986         0         99.9986         99.9986   

—  

  

Arauco Ecuador S.A.

   Ecuador    U.S. Dollar      0.1000         99.8986         99.9986         0.1000         99.8986         99.9986   

—  

  

Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.

   Brazil    Real      0         79.9989         79.9989         0         79.9989         79.9989   

—  

  

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Brazil    Real      23.6297         73.3692         99.9989         33.7137         66.2851         99.9988   

—  

  

Arauco Forest Products B.V.

   Holland    U.S. Dollar      0         99.9991         99.9991         0         99.9991         99.9991   

96563550-5

  

Arauco Internacional S.A.

   Chile    U.S. Dollar      98.0377         1.9609         99.9986         98.0377         1.9609         99.9986   

—  

  

Arauco Perú S.A.

   Peru    U.S. Dollar      0.0013         99.9973         99.9986         0.0013         99.9973         99.9986   

—  

  

Arauco Wood Products, Inc.

   USA    U.S. Dollar      0.3953         99.6033         99.9986         0.3953         99.6033         99.9986   

—  

  

Araucomex S.A. De C.V.

   Mexico    U.S. Dollar      0.0005         99.9981         99.9986         0.0005         99.9981         99.9986   

96565750-9

  

Aserraderos Arauco S.A.

   Chile    U.S. Dollar      99.0000         0.9992         99.9992         99.0000         0.9992         99.9992   

82152700-7

  

Bosques Arauco S.A.

   Chile    U.S. Dollar      1.0000         98.9256         99.9256         1.0000         98.9256         99.9256   

—  

  

Catan Empreendimentos e Participacoes S.A.

   Brazil    Real      0         99.9895         99.9895         0         0         0   

96657900-5

  

Controladora De Plagas Forestales S.A.

   Chile    Chilean pesos      0         59.6326         59.6326         0         59.6326         59.6326   

—  

  

Empreendimientos Santa Cruz S.A. (ex - Lucchese Empreendimientos E Participacoes Ltda.

   Brazil    Real      0         99.9885         99.9885         0         99.9885         99.9885   

—  

  

Faplac S.A.

   Argentina    U.S. Dollar      0         0         0         0         99.9979         99.9979   

—  

  

Flooring S.A.

   Argentina    U.S. Dollar      0         0         0         0         99.9984         99.9984   

96573310-8

  

Forestal Arauco S.A.

   Chile    U.S. Dollar      99.9248         0         99.9248         99.9248         0         99.9248   

85805200-9

  

Forestal Celco S.A.

   Chile    U.S. Dollar      1.0000         98.9256         99.9256         1.0000         98.9256         99.9256   

93838000-7

  

Forestal Cholguán S.A.

   Chile    U.S. Dollar      0         97.4281         97.4281         0         97.4281         97.4281   

78049140-K

  

Forestal Los Lagos S.A.

   Chile    U.S. Dollar      0         79.9405         79.9405         0         79.9405         79.9405   

—  

  

Forestal Misiones S.A.

   Argentina    U.S. Dollar      0         99.9885         99.9885         0         99.9885         99.9885   

—  

  

Forestal Nuestra Señora Del Carmen S.A.

   Argentina    U.S. Dollar      9.1600         90.8387         99.9987         9.1600         90.8387         99.9987   

96567940-5

  

Forestal Valdivia S.A.

   Chile    U.S. Dollar      1.0000         98.9256         99.9256         1.0000         98.9256         99.9256   

—  

  

Industrias Forestales S.A.

   Argentina    U.S. Dollar      9.9770         90.0217         99.9987         9.9770         90.0217         99.9987   

—  

  

Inversiones Celco S.L.

   Spain    U.S. Dollar      0         99.9986         99.9986         0         99.9986         99.9986   

79990550-7

  

Investigaciones Forestales Bioforest S.A.

   Chile    Chilean pesos      1.0000         98.9256         99.9256         1.0000         98.9256         99.9256   

—  

  

Leasing Forestal S.A.

   Argentina    U.S. Dollar      0         99.9767         99.9767         0         99.9767         99.9767   

—  

  

Mahal Empreendimentos e Participacoes S.A.

   Brazil    Real      0         99.9895         99.9895         0         0         0   

96510970-6

  

Paneles Arauco S.A.

   Chile    U.S. Dollar      99.0000         0.9992         99.9992         99.0000         0.9992         99.9992   

—  

  

Placas Do Paraná S.A.

   Brazil    Real      0         0         0         7.8207         92.1780         99.9987   

—  

  

Savitar (Forestal Talavera S.A.)

   Argentina    U.S. Dollar      0         99.9941         99.9941         0         99.9985         99.9985   

96637330-K

  

Servicios Logísticos Arauco S.A.

   Chile    U.S. Dollar      45.0000         54.9995         99.9995         45.0000         54.9995         99.9995   

Subsidiaries listed in the above table and special purpose entity Fondo de Inversión Bío Bío and its subsidiary Forestal Río Grande S.A. are included in the consolidation process.

Termination Benefits received by Key Management Personnel

 

     January-September      July-September  
   2010
ThU.S.$
     2009
ThU.S.$
     2010
ThU.S.$
     2009
ThU.S.$
 

Salaries and bonus

     28,964         23,059         8,574         6,162   

Diet Directory

     1,097         997         375         336   

Termination benefits

     885         801         194         429   

Total

     30,946         24,857         9,143         6,927   

 

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Unaudited Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statement

September 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

Related Party Receivables

 

Name of Related Party

  Corresponding
ID No.
   

Nature of Relationship

  Country
of Origin
    Currency
Rate
    Maximum
Maturity
    09/30/2010
ThU.S.$
    12/31/2009
ThU.S.$
 

Forestal Mininco S.A.

    91,440,000-7     

Indirect

    Chile        Chilean pesos        30 days        956        169   

CMPC Celulosa S.A.

    96,532,330-9     

Indirect

    Chile        Chilean pesos        30 days        748        0   

Eka Chile S.A.

    99,500,140-3     

Associates

    Chile        Chilean pesos        30 days        2,963        0   

Forestal del Sur S.A.

    79,825,060-4     

Indirect

    Chile        Chilean pesos        30 days        336        3,247   

Stora Enso Arapoti Industria de Papel S.A.

    —       

Associates

    Brazil        Real        30 days        892        818   

Fundación Educacional Arauco

    71,625,000-8     

Other related party

    Chile        Chilean pesos        30 days        2,027        717   

Dynea Brasil S.A.

    —       

Associates

    Brazil        Real        30 days        0        96   

El Esparragal Asoc. Agraria de Resp. Ltda.

    —       

Other related party

    Uruguay        U.S. Dollar        30 days        0        11,280   
                         

Total

              7,922        16,327   
                         

Related Party Payables

 

Name of Related Party

  Corresponding
ID No.
   

Nature of Relationship

  Country
of Origin
    Currency
Rate
    Maximum
Maturity
    09/30/2010
ThU.S.$
    12/31/2009
ThU.S.$
 

Compañia de Petróleos de Chile S.A.

    99,520,000-7     

Affiliate of shareholder

    Chile        Chilean pesos        30 days        8,302        7,823   

Abastible S.A.

    91,806,000-6     

Affiliate of shareholder

    Chile        Chilean pesos        30 days        449        326   

Depósitos Portuarios Lirquén S.A.

    96,871,870-3     

Other related party

    Chile        Chilean pesos        30 days        4        4   

Eka Chile S.A.

    99,500,140-3     

Associates

    Chile        Chilean pesos        30 days        0        847   

Sigma S.A.

    86,370,800-1     

Other related party

    Chile        Chilean pesos        30 days        5        0   

Portaluppi, Guzmán y Bezanilla Abogados

    78,096,080-9     

Other related party

    Chile        Chilean pesos        30 days        117        0   

Empresa Nacional de Telecomunicaciones S.A.

    92,580,000-7     

Indirect

    Chile        Chilean pesos        30 days        20        7   

Servicios Corporativos Sercor S.A.

    96,925,430-1     

Associates

    Chile        Chilean pesos        30 days        2        4   

Puerto de Lirquén S.A.

    82,777,100-7     

Associates

    Chile        Chilean pesos        30 days        1,186        595   

Compañía Puerto de Coronel S.A.

    79,895,330-3     

Associates

    Chile        Chilean pesos        30 days        292        530   
                         

Total

              10,377        10,136   
                         

Related party transactions

Purchases

 

Name of Related Party

   Corresponding
ID No.
  

Nature of Relationship

   Country
of Origin
   Currency
Rate
  

Transaction Detail

   09/30/2010
ThU.S.$
     12/31/2009
ThU.S.$
 

Abastible S.A.

   91,806,000-6   

Affiliate of shareholder

   Chile    Chilean pesos   

Fuel

     2,334         2,500   

Empresas Copec S.A.

   90,690,000-9   

Parent Company

   Chile    Chilean pesos   

Management service

     174         294   

Compañia de Petróleos de Chile S.A.

   99,520,000-7   

Affiliate of shareholder

   Chile    Chilean pesos   

Fuel and lubricant

     55,526         69,638   

Compañía Puerto de Coronel S.A.

   79,895,330-3   

Associates

   Chile    Chilean pesos   

Transport and stowage

     2,534         4,390   

Codelco Chile

   61,704,000-k   

Indirect

   Chile    Chilean pesos   

Supplies

     870         2,186   

Dynea Brasil S.A.

   —     

Associates

   Brazil    Real   

Chemical products

     9,695         27,596   

Dynea Brasil S.A.

   —     

Associates

   Brazil    Real   

Melamine paper

     5,466         18,917   

Eka Chile S.A.

   99,500,140-3   

Associates

   Chile    Chilean pesos   

Sodium chlorate

     26,928         57,340   

Eka Chile S.A.

   99,500,140-3   

Associates

   Chile    Chilean pesos   

Supplies

     0         547   

Forestal del Sur S.A.

   79,825,060-4   

Indirect

   Chile    Chilean pesos   

Wood and logs

     979         1,145   

Portaluppi, Guzmán y Bezanilla Abogados

   78,096,080-9   

Other related party

   Chile    Chilean pesos   

Legal services

     975         1,480   

Puerto de Lirquén S.A.

   82,777,100-7   

Associates

   Chile    Chilean pesos   

Port services

     4,694         8,162   

Empresa Nacional de Telecomunicaciones S.A.

   92,580,000-7   

Asociates

   Chile    Chilean pesos   

Telephone services

     160         224   

CMPC Maderas S.A.

   95,304,000-k   

Indirect

   Chile    Chilean pesos   

Logs and fixed asset

     49         325   

Sales

 

Name of Related Party

   Corresponding
ID No.
  

Nature of Relationship

   Country
of Origin
       

Transaction Detail

   09/30/2010
ThU.S.$
     12/31/2009
ThU.S.$
 

Colbún S.A.

   96,505,760-9   

Indirect

   Chile    Chilean pesos   

Electrical power

     1,234         12,342   

Dynea Brasil S.A.

   —     

Associates

   Brazil    Real   

Management service

     160         529   

Dynea Brasil S.A.

   —     

Associates

   Brazil    Real   

Fuel

     259         682   

Eka Chile S.A.

   99,500,140-3   

Associates

   Chile    Chilean pesos   

Electrical power

     15,957         19,580   

Sodimac S.A.

   96,792,430-k   

Indirect

   Chile    Chilean pesos   

Wood

     27,005         29,688   

Stora Enso Industria de Papel S.A.

   —     

Associates

   Brazil    Real   

Wood

     6,164         7,457   

Forestal del Sur S.A.

   79,825,060-4   

Indirect

   Chile    Chilean pesos   

Woodchip

     18,291         16,689   

Forestal Mininco S.A.

   91,440,000-7   

Indirect

   Chile    Chilean pesos   

Wood

     1,436         823   

CMPC Celulosa S.A.

   96,532,330-8   

Indirect

   Chile    Chilean pesos   

Inputs

     2,784         192   

Cartulinas CMPC S.A.

   96,731,890-6   

Indirect

   Chile    Chilean pesos   

Pulp

     11,425         0   

 

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Unaudited Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statement

September 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

NOTE 14. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (IAS 27)

Subsidiaries are all entities over which Arauco has the power to manage financial and operational policies. This generally means holding more than one half of the voting rights of such entities. Stock held in an entity and the effect of the potential voting rights that are currently being exercised or converted are considered when evaluating whether the Company controls another entity. Subsidiaries are consolidated as of the date on which control is transferred to the Company, and are excluded when control is terminated.

Arauco applies the purchase method to record a business combination. Acquisition cost is the fair value of assets delivered, of equity instruments issued and of the liabilities incurred or committed at the date of exchange, plus all direct costs attributable to the acquisition. Identifiable acquired assets and liabilities as well as the contingencies committed to in business combinations are initially recognized at fair value at the date of acquisition, despite minority interest scope. Excess of acquisition cost over the Fair Value off the Company’s share of the identifiable net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. If this is less than Fair Value of the net assets of the subsidiary acquired, the difference is recognized directly in the statement of income.

All intercompany transactions, accounts receivable, accounts payable and intercompany unrealized profits are eliminated.

Disclosure of Subsidiary Investments

On March 15, 2010 Arauco, through its subsidiary Placas do Paraná S.A. (now Arauco do Brasil S.A.) made a contribution of ThU.S.$15,000 to acquire 50% of the shares of Dynea Brasil S.A. This resulted in Placas do Paraná S.A. (now Arauco do Brasil S.A.) holding 100% of participation in Dynea Brasil S.A. This investment generated negative goodwill of ThU.S.$1,113 presented in the income statement under Other profit (loss).

Dynea Brasil S.A. was merged by Placas do Paraná S.A. in April, 2010.

On 26 August, 2009, Placas do Paraná S.A., Arauco’s Brazilian subsidiary, acquired 100% shares of the company Tafisa Brasil SA (now Arauco do Brasil S.A.) through a purchase agreement signed with SCS Beheer, B.V. and Tafiber-Tableros de Fibras Ibéricos, S.L., subsidiaries of Sonae Indústria, SGPS, S.A. Placas do Paraná S.A. paid ThU.S.$166,977 for Tafisa Brasil S.A.’ shares. As of December 31, 2009, goodwill was estimated to be ThU.S.$56,657. The acquisition of this partnership will allow Arauco to strengthen its presence in the Brazilian market for fiberboards, where it is already involved through Placas do Paraná S.A.

On January 1, 2010, Placas do Paraná S.A. was merged with Arauco do Brasil S.A.

On June 30, 2009, Arauco through its subsidiary Arauco Internacional S.A., acquired 80% of Savitar (Forestal Talavera S.A.) for ThU.S.$10,131. Previously, on March 28, 2008, through its subsidiary Faplac S.A., Arauco Internacional S.A. acquired 20% of Savitar. This acquisition generated a profit of ThU.S.$701 presented in the Consolidated Statements of Income under Other profit (loss).

 

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

 

 

 

The following tables detail the fair value of the assets and liabilities acquired at the acquisition date, as disclosed in Note 4:

 

Dynea Brasil S.A.

   03/15/2010
ThU.S.$
 

Cash

     8,023   

Trade accounts receivable

     3,621   

Inventory

     4,535   

Property, plant and equipment

     29,212   

Deferred income tax

     140   

Other assets

     933   
        

Total Assets

     46,464   
        

Trade payables

     6,707   

Deferred income tax

     8,267   

Other liabilities

     854   
        

Total Liabilities

     15,828   
        

 

Tafisa S.A.

   08/26/2009
ThU.S.$
 

Cash

     2,891   

Trade accounts receivable

     29,141   

Inventory

     19,699   

Property, plant and equipment

     253,407   

Deferred income tax

     26,133   

Other assets

     7,949   
        

Total Assets

     339,220   
        

Bank loans

     26,799   

Trade payables

     32,306   

Deferred income tax

     54,341   

Provisions (*)

     31,250   

Other liabilities

     84,204   
        

Total Liabilities

     228,900   
        

 

(*) corresponds to legal provisions (see Note 18)

 

Savitar (Forestal Talavera S.A.)

   06/30/2009
ThU.S.$
 

Cash

     106   

Trade accounts receivable

     116   

Property, plant and equipment

     15,302   

Biological assets

     3,113   

Other assets

     278   
        

Total Assets

     18,915   
        

Trade payables

     505   

Deferred income tax

     5,888   

Other liabilities

     49   
        

Total Liabilities

     6,442   
        

Goodwill and negative goodwill for investments presented in the tables above is as follows:

 

2010

   Dynea
ThU.S.$
 

Paid value

     15,000   

50% acquired in previous years

     14,523   

Fair value of assets and liabilities acquired

     30,636   

Negative goodwill

     (1,113

 

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2009

   Tafisa
ThU.S.$
     Savitar
ThU.S.$
 

Paid value

     166,977         10,131   

20% acquired in 2008

     0         1,641   

Fair value of assets and liabilities acquired

     110,320         12,473   

Goodwill (Negative goodwill)

     56,657         (701

Details of the subsidiaries are set out in Note 13.

Summarized financial information of major subsidiaries of Arauco:

 

Significant subsidiary

   Aserraderos Arauco S.A.

Country of incorporation

   Chile

Functional currency

   U.S. Dollar

Percentage of participation

   99.9992%

 

     09/30/2010  
     Assets
ThU.S.$
     Liabilities
ThU.S.$
 

Current subsidiary

     375,561         55,003   

Non-current of subsidiary

     235,072         19,621   

Total subsidiary

     610,633         74,624   

 

     12/31/2009  
     Assets
ThU.S.$
     Liabilities
ThU.S.$
 

Current subsidiary

     302,576         35,901   

Non-current of subsidiary

     234,402         18,368   

Total subsidiary

     536,978         54,269   

 

     09/30/2010
ThU.S.$
    09/30/2009
ThU.S.$
 

Income of subsidiary

     375,440        288,935   

Expenses of subsidiary

     (322,652     (282,953

Net Gain (loss) of subsidiary

     52,788        5,982   

 

Significant subsidiary

   Paneles Arauco S.A.

Country of incorporation

   Chile

Functional currency

   U.S. Dollar

Percentage of participation

   99.9992%

 

     09/30/2010  
     Assets
ThU.S.$
     Liabilities
ThU.S.$
 

Current subsidiary

     425,845         55,564   

Non-current of subsidiary

     323,856         86,536   

Total subsidiary

     749,701         142,100   

 

     12/31/2009  
     Assets
ThU.S.$
     Liabilities
ThU.S.$
 

Current subsidiary

     367,666         44,467   

Non-current of subsidiary

     308,499         85,605   

Total subsidiary

     676,165         130,072   

 

     09/30/2010     09/30/2009  
     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$  

Income of subsidiary

     416,127        334,973   

Expenses of subsidiary

     (355,272     (303,605

Net Gain (loss) of subsidiary

     60,855        31,368   

 

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Significant subsidiary

   Arauco Internacional S.A.

Country of incorporation

   Chile

Functional currency

   U.S. Dollar

Percentage of participation

   99.9986%

 

     09/30/2010  
     Assets
ThU.S.$
     Liabilities
ThU.S.$
 

Current subsidiary

     26,161         551,356   

Non-current of subsidiary

     1,905,506         2,073   

Total subsidiary

     1,931,667         553,429   

 

     12/31/2009  
     Assets
ThU.S.$
     Liabilities
ThU.S.$
 

Current subsidiary

     33,259         440,632   

Non-current of subsidiary

     1,701,745         2,377   

Total subsidiary

     1,735,004         443,009   

 

     09/30/2010
ThU.S.$
    09/30/2009
ThU.S.$
 

Income of subsidiary

     83,693        60,014   

Expenses of subsidiary

     (21,252     (9,994

Net Gain (loss) of subsidiary

     62,441        50,020   

 

Significant subsidiary

   Forestal Arauco S.A.

Country of incorporation

   Chile

Functional currency

   U.S. Dollar

Percentage of participation

   99.9248%

 

     09/30/2010  
     Assets
ThU.S.$
     Liabilities
ThU.S.$
 

Current subsidiary

     7,880         334,066   

Non-current of subsidiary

     2,923,380         379   

Total subsidiary

     2,931,260         334,445   

 

     12/31/2009  
     Assets
ThU.S.$
     Liabilities
ThU.S.$
 

Current subsidiary

     8,639         320,487   

Non-current of subsidiary

     2,900,808         290   

Total subsidiary

     2,909,447         320,777   

 

     09/30/2010
ThU.S.$
    09/30/2009
ThU.S.$
 

Income of subsidiary

     29,959        33,631   

Expenses of subsidiary

     (22,424     (14,340

Net Gain (loss) of subsidiary

     7,535        19,291   

 

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NOTE 15. INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES (IAS 28)

The following table shows information on Investments in Associates as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively:

 

Name of Associate

   Puerto de Lirquén S.A.

Country of Incorporation of Associate

   Chile

Functional Currency

   U.S. Dollar

Main Activities of Associate

   Dock and warehousing operations for owned assets and third parties, loading and unloading of all classes of goods, as well as warehousing, transportation and mobilization operations

Percentage Share in Associate %

   20.13809%
    

09/30/2010

  

12/31/2009

Cost of Investment in Associate

   ThU.S.$ 43,840    ThU.S.$41,341

 

Name of Associate

   Inversiones Puerto Coronel S.A.

Country of Incorporation of Associate

   Chile

Functional Currency

   U.S. Dollar

Main Activities of Associate

  

Investments in personalty and real estate, company

acquisitions, securities and investment instruments,

investment management and development and/or

participation in businesses and companies related to

industrial, shipping, forest and commercial activities.

Percentage Share in Associate %

   50.00%
    

09/30/2010

  

12/31/2009

Cost of Investment in Associate

   ThU.S.$ 32,309    ThU.S.$ 24,435

 

Name of Associate

   Servicios Corporativos Sercor S.A.

Country of Incorporation of Associate

   Chile

Functional Currency

   Pesos

Main Activities of Associate

  

Consulting services to Boards of Directors and Management

of companies related to Business Management

Percentage Share in Associate %

   20.00%
    

09/30/2010

  

12/31/2009

Cost of Investment in Associate

   ThU.S.$ 1,351    ThU.S.$1,263

 

Name of Associate

   Dynea Brasil S.A.

Country of Incorporation of Associate

   Brazil

Functional Currency

   Real

Main Activities of Associate

  

a) Production and sale of resins;

b) Paper Impregnation for panel coating and commercialization

Percentage Share in Associate %

   Merged (see Note 14)    50.00%
    

09/30/2010

  

12/31/2009

Cost of Investment in Associate

   —      Th U.S. $14,514

 

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Name of Associate

   Stora Enso Arapoti Industria de Papel S.A.

Country of Incorporation of Associate

   Brazil

Functional Currency

   Real

Main Activities of Associate

   Industrialization and commercialization of paper and cellulose, raw materials and by-products

Percentage Share in Associate %

   20.00%
    

09/30/2010

  

12/31/2009

Cost of Investment in Associate

   ThU.S.$37,734    ThU.S.$36,851

 

Name of Associate

   Genómica Forestal S.A.

Country of Incorporation of Associate

   Chile

Functional Currency

   Pesos

Main Activities of Associate

  

Developing forestry genomics, through the use of biotechnological, molecular and bioinformatic tools with the purpose of

strengthening company genetic programs and improving the

competitive position of the Chilean forestry industry for priority

species.

Percentage Share in Associate %

   25.00%
    

09/30/2010

  

12/31/2009

Cost of Investment in Associate

   ThU.S.$20    ThU.S.$31

Summarized financial Information of Associates

 

     09/30/2010  
     Assets
ThU.S.$
     Liabilities
ThU.S.$
 

Current assets

     106,258         33,094   

Non-current assets

     384,044         10,610   

Equity

     0         446,598   

Total Associates (*)

     490,302         490,302   

 

     12/31/2009  
     Assets
ThU.S.$
     Liabilities
ThU.S.$
 

Current assets

     124,799         46,663   

Non-current assets

     377,004         21,324   

Equity

     0         433,816   

Total Associates (*)

     501,803         501,803   

 

     09/30/2010
ThU.S.$
    09/30/2009
ThU.S.$
 

Ordinary income

     239,846        76,144   

Ordinary expenses

     (232,113     (57,447

Net profit (loss) (*)

     7,733        18,697   

 

(*) Includes Investments in associates that do not qualify as Joint Ventures.

 

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

 

 

 

Movement in Investment in Associates

 

     09/30/2010
ThU.S.$
    12/31/2009
ThU.S.$
 

Investments in associates accounted for using the equity method, opening balance

     476,101        141,590   

Investment Changes in Associate Companies

    

Investment in Associates and joint ventures, Additions

     56,559        266,210   

Negative goodwill immediately recognized

     1,113        36,170   

Profit for incorporation in joint ventures

     0        28,167   

Equity in Ordinary Profit (Loss) investments in associates

     1,876        4,084   

Equity in Ordinary Profit (Loss) joint ventures

     (4,914     2,537   

Dividends Received, Investments in Associates

     (5,057     (20,221

Increase (Decrease) in foreign exchange translation investment in associates

     132        16,125   

Other Increase (Decrease) in investment in associates

     (29,301     1,439   
                

Changes in Associate Company Investments, Total

     20,408        334,511   
                

Investments in Associates accounted for using the equity method, closing balance

     496,509        476,101   
                

 

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NOTE 16. INTERESTS IN JOINT VENTURES (IAS 31)

These investments are presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet together with investments in associates in the Investment in associates line. They are presented using the equity method.

If a Joint Venture associate incurs negative equity as a result of legal or implicit obligations of its associate, or has made payments on behalf of its associate, then it must recognize a liability by reducing the value of the investment to zero until the associate generates profits that would reverse the negative equity previously generated due to the losses.

Realized Investments

As of September 30, 2010 there are no investments in joint ventures to disclose.

Investments in Uruguay during 2009

a) Stora Enso Amsterdam B.V.-Forestal Cono Sur S.A. joint venture

On October 1, 2009 Stora Enso Amsterdam B.V. (a subsidiary of the transnational Swedish-Finnish company Stora Enso Oyj) agreed to provide 100% of the shares of Stora Enso Uruguay S.A, to Forestal Cono Sur S.A., a subsidiary of Arauco in Uruguay at that date and Arauco agreed to provide 50% of the shares of Forestal Cono Sur S.A.to Stora Enso Amsterdam B.V., resulting in a change of control of this subsidiary. Hence, Arauco has a 50% of participation in Forestal Cono Sur S.A. For accounting purposes, Arauco elected to early adopt IAS 27R “Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements” and recorded a profit as a result of the incorporation of the joint venture of ThU.S.$ 28,167, which is presented in the Financial Income Statement in the line Other Profit (loss).

b) Arauco Internacional S.A.-Stora Enso Amsterdam B.V. joint venture

On October 16, 2009, Arauco, through its subsidiary Arauco Internacional S.A, acquired, jointly and in equal parts with the Finnish-Swedish multinational company Stora Enso Oyj (Stora Enso), through its subsidiary Stora Enso Amsterdam B.V., the following subsidiaries in Uruguay from the Spanish Grupo Empresarial ENCE, S.A. (“Ence”): Eufores S.A. (along with its subsidiaries El Esparragal Asociación Agraria de Responsabilidad Ltda., and Terminal Logística e Industrial M’Bopicuá S.A), Celulosa y Energia Punta Pereira S.A. and Zona Franca Punta Pereira S.A. The 50% paid by Arauco amounted to ThU.S.$116,279, which generated a profit of ThU.S.$36,170.

The following table details the profit recognized upon acquisition:

 

     Grupo Ence
ThU.S.$
 

Equity at fair value at purchase date

     304,898   

50% of participation purchased by Arauco

     152,449   

Value paid

     116,279   

Negative goodwill immediately recognized

     36,170   

 

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

 

 

 

The assets and liabilities at fair value at the respective operations date, are presented in the following tables:

 

Forestal Cono Sur S.A. Consolidated

   10/01/2009
ThU.S.$
 

Cash

     187   

Trade and Other receivables

     6,157   

Inventories

     1,522   

Property, plant and equipment

     199,657   

Biological assets

     52,805   

Other assets

     4,171   

Total Assets

     264,499   

Trade payables

     2,481   

Deferred taxes

     1,656   

Other liabilities

     3,744   

Total liabilities

     7,881   

 

Ence Group

   10/16/2009
ThU.S.$
 

Cash

     3   

Trade and Other receivables

     52,892   

Inventories

     7,285   

Property, plant and equipment

     254,040   

Biological assets

     136,437   

Other assets

     5,041   

Total Assets

     455,698   

Bank loans

     37,013   

Trade and Other payables

     108,432   

Deferred taxes

     170   

Other liabilities

     4,493   

Total liabilities

     150,108   

The main assets acquired from Ence are: 130,000 hectares of land (of which 73,000 hectares are forestry plantations and 6,000 hectares are under agreements with third parties); one industrial site, the necessary environmental permits for the construction of a pulp mill; a river terminal; one chip producing mill, and one nursery.

All these assets are added to the land and plantations that Stora Enso and Arauco control through a joint venture in Uruguay, which currently maintains a forestry equity of approximately 254,000 hectares of land, of which 130,066 hectares are planted.

At a later date as mentioned in above paragraphs, during 2009, Arauco made contributions to Forestal Cono Sur S.A. and Ence Group that amounted to ThU.S.$2,000 and ThU.S.$10,000, respectively. In 2010, Arauco made capital contributions to these companies of a total of ThU.S.$33,559.

The investments in Uruguay mentioned above qualify as joint ventures because of existing contracts that stipulate that both Arauco and Stora Enso maintain joint control of such investments.

Furthermore, Arauco holds a 50% share in Eka Chile S.A. (“Eka”), a company that sells sodium chlorate to cellulose plants in Chile. A contractual agreement in effect between and Arauco and this company has permitted Arauco and Eka to initiate certain joint venture activities.

 

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Summary Financial Information of significant investments in Joint Ventures

 

     09/30/2010      12/31/2009  

Forestal Cono Sur S.A. (consolidated)

   Assets
ThU.S.$
    Liabilities
ThU.S.$
     Assets
ThU.S.$
     Liabilities
ThU.S.$
 

Current

     12,729        14,128         5,392         3,122   

Non-Current

     269,307        1,068         259,307         1,726   

Equity

     0        266,840         0         259,851   

Total Joint Venture

     282,036        282,036         264,699         264,699   
                      

Investment

     133,420           129,925      
                      
     09/30/2010            09/30/2009         

Incomes

     1,958           0      

Expenses

     (6,180        0      

Joint Venture Net Profit (Loss)

     (4,222        0      

 

     09/30/2010      12/31/2009  

Eufores S.A. (consolidated)

   Assets
ThU.S.$
    Liabilities
ThU.S.$
     Assets
ThU.S.$
     Liabilities
ThU.S.$
 

Current

     31,500        49,634         31,539         61,752   

Non-Current

     411,643        2,120         404,459         22,742   

Equity

     0        391,389         0         351,504   

Total Joint Venture

     443,143        443,143         435,998         435,998   
                      

Investment

     195,606           175,776      
                      
     09/30/2010            06/30/2009         

Incomes

     27,499           0      

Expenses

     (31,432        0      

Joint Venture Net Profit (Loss)

     (3,933        0      

 

     09/30/2010      12/31/2009  

Eka Chile S.A.

   Assets
ThU.S.$
    Liabilities
ThU.S.$
     Assets
ThU.S.$
    Liabilities
ThU.S.$
 

Current

     20,797        5,626         30,612        6,325   

Non-Current

     32,389        3,881         33,475        3,942   

Equity

     0        43,679         0        53,820   

Total Joint Venture

     53,186        53,186         64,087        64,087   
                     

Investment

     21,839           26,910     
                     
     09/30/2010            09/30/2009        

Incomes

     32,757           50,186     

Expenses

     (32,785        (46,902  

Joint Venture Net Profit (Loss)

     (28        3,284     

 

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NOTE 17. IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS (IAS 36)

The recoverable amount of Property plant and equipment is measured whenever there is an indication that the asset may have suffered deterioration of its value. Among the factors to consider as evidence of impairment are the diminution in market value of assets, significant changes in the technological environment, obsolescence or physical impairment of assets and changes in the way the asset is used or expected to be used (which could involve its disuse). Arauco evaluates at the end of each reporting period whether there is any evidence of the factors above mentioned.

For this evaluation, assets are grouped into the smallest group of assets that generates cash inflows independently.

At the end of this period, there were signs of deterioration as follows:

Effect from economic crisis

The decrease in demand for sawn timber products due primarily to the credit crisis and the continued downturn in the real estate market in the United States has led Arauco to decide to permanently close during the year 2009 and 2008 the following sawmills: La Araucana, Escuadrón, Lomas Coloradas, Coronel y Coelemu. Arauco has temporarily closed Horcones II, and the remanufacturing plant Lomas Coloradas. All closed facilities are located in Chile.

The recoverable value of the permanently closed facilities was determined based on sales estimates and residual value. These estimates were made by both external and internal evaluators.

In the case of the mill and remanufacturing plant that temporarily closed, our assessment of the deterioration indicated that the book value did not exceed the recoverable amount. This assessment was made using projections about factors such as volumes, sales prices and production costs. The discount rate of discounted cashflow used by Arauco to evaluate its projects in Chile is 8%.

Effect from the earthquake

Inmediately after the earthquake that impacted the southern central area of Chile on February 27, 2010, area in which the Company maintain its industrial operations, all of our production units applied their contingency plans, which involved shutting down operations and evaluating the damage caused to each facility by the earthquake.

Mutrún sawmill located in Constitución was destroyed by floodwaters. This facility represented a 6% of the Arauco’ saw timber production capacity in Chile.

Arauco’s industrial facilities, 34 in Chile, have resumed their activities in the shortest time possible. As of the date of this Financial Statement, all of its facilities are operating except for line 2 of the Arauco Pulp Mill, which will be reopened once the damages are repaired. It is not yet possible to know when production will restart.

 

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September 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

The suspension of the Company’s operations in Chile resulted in a decrease in sales volumes and adverse effects on the result of the Company.

Insurances

Damages caused by the earthquake are adequately covered by the following insurance policies:

 

   

All risk of physical assets and profit loss

 

   

All transport risk and all inventory loss

 

   

Residential Fire

 

   

All construction risk

Financial Statement as of September 30, 2010 includes:

U.S.$166 million registered under Trade and Other Receivables for future compensations, associated with physical damages (U.S.$152 million) and operational costs (U.S.$14 million).

These Consolidated Financial Statements account a payment compensation amounting to U.S.$100, basically associated with physical damages (U.S.$30 million) and operational costs and losses caused by downtime (U.S.$ 70 million).

Subsequent to September 30, 2010 Arauco has received as compensation insurances, payments amounting to U.S.$185 million corresponding to advances, which include both compensation for losses caused by physical damages (U.S.$75 million) and downtime (U.S.$10 million).

Related expenses to the damaged produced by the earthquake has been recognized at the moment when events occurred, but accounts receivable from insurance companies related to this expenses, and the effects of the downtime of the plant as a consequence of this event, are recognized only when this charges are virtually certain.

Cash-Generating Unit with Impaired Assets

Information on Impaired Assets as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 respectively:

 

Type of Impaired Asset

     Saw mill   

Principal Segment to be reported, Cash-generating Unit

     Sawn Timber   

Terms and Conditions used to Determine Fair Value Less Sales Costs

     Third party assessments   

Key Assumptions Used to Determine Recoverable amounts

     Fair value less sales cost   

Impairment

   09/30/2010
ThU.S.$
     12/31/2009
ThU.S.$
 

La Araucana Saw Mill

     498         498   

Escuadrón Saw Mill

     1,285         1,285   

Lomas Coloradas Saw Mill

     937         937   

Coronel Saw Mill

     523         3,167   

Coelemu Saw Mill

     99         99   

Total impairment of Cash-generating unit

     3,342         5,986   

 

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Disclosure of Asset Impairment

Information on Impairment of Property, plant and equipment due to technical obsolescence and damages from the earthquake and tsunami as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009:

 

Disclosure of Asset Impairment   

Principal classes of Assets affected by Impairment and Reversion Losses

   Machinery and Equipment

Principal Facts and Circumstances that lead to Recognizing Impairment and Reversions losses

   Technical Obsolescence
     09/30/2010    12/31/2009

Information relevant to the sum of all impairment

   ThU.S. $ 2,536    ThU.S. $2,536

 

Disclosure of Asset Impairment   

Principal classes of Assets affected by Impairment and Reversion Losses

  

Buildings and Structures

Machinery and Equipment

Other assets

Principal Facts and Circumstances that lead to Recognizing Impairment and Reversions losses

   Earthquake and tsunami
    

09/30/2010

   12/31/2009

Information relevant to the sum of all impairment

   ThU.S. $ 142,320    —  

The following tables show information on the Impairment provision on Property, plant and equipment and inventories as of September 30, 2010:

 

Property, plant and equipment

   ThU.S.$  

Opening balance at 01-01-2010

     8,522   

Increased provision (earthquake damages)

     146,890   

Impairment reversion(*)

     (4,570

Closing balance at 06-30-2010

     150,842   

 

(*) Aserraderos Mutrún assets that were write-off and Aserraderos Coronel that were sold.

 

Inventories

   ThU.S.$  

Opening balance at 01-01-2010

     7,524   

Increased provision (earthquake damages)

     23,606   

Impairment reversion(*)

     (4,659

Closing balance at 06-30-2010

     26,471   

 

(*) It corresponds to inventory that were write-off.

Goodwill

Goodwill is allocated to the groups of cash-generating units that generate such goodwill. The goodwill generated by the investment in Arauco do Brazil (formerly Tafisa) was assigned to the Pien panel segment plant. The recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit was determined based on calculations of its value in use. For this calculation we used the projected cash flows based on the operational plan approved by the management covering a period of 10 years, applying a discount rate of 10%, which does not exceed the long-term average growth rate for the panel segment in Brazil. At September 30, 2010 this goodwill amounted to ThU.S.$ 62,327 (ThU.S.$60,642 at December 31, 2009). The variation is due only to the conversion adjustment to Real, which is the functional currency for the subsidiaries in Brazil, therefore, there has been no impairment provision.

 

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NOTE 18. PROVISIONS, CONTINGENT ASSETS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (IAS 37)

Lawsuits or other Legal Proceedings

Discussed below are the lawsuits that Arauco deems relevant to report:

1. (i) On October 8, 2007, the Federal Administration of Public Income (Administración Federal de Ingresos Públicos) (“AFIP”) initiated an ex oficio procedure against the Company’ Argentine affiliate Alto Paraná S.A. (“APSA”) questioning whether APSA erred in deducting from its income tax liability certain expenses, interest payments and exchange rate differences generated by Private Negotiable Obligations which were issued by APSA in 2001 and paid in 2007.

On November 20, 2007, APSA submitted a counterclaim to the claims presented by AFIP, completely rejecting all AFIP’s allegations and asserting legal arguments that justify its actions in the determination of its tax burden.

On December 14, 2007, AFIP notified APSA that its counterclaim had been dismissed, thus issuing an ex-oficio ruling and ordering the payment, within 15 working days, of the calculated income tax difference for the 2002, 2003 and 2004 fiscal years, which includes the principal amount owed, interest and fines.

On February 11, 2008, APSA appealed the aforementioned ruling before the National Tax Court (Tribunal Fiscal de la Nación) (“TFN”).

On February 8, 2010, APSA was notified of TFN’s ruling, which confirmed the ruling issued by AFIP, with court expenses, based on arguments different from those that justified AFIP’s ex-oficio decision. This decision by the TFN extinguished the administrative process. As a result, our only remaining option was to pursue a remedy before the Contentious Administrative Matters Federal Appeals Court (Cámara de Apelaciones en lo Contencioso Administrativo Federal) (“CACAF”) and, subsequently, the National Supreme Court of Justice (Corte Suprema de Justicia de la Nación).

On February 15, 2010, APSA appealed before the CACAF, making all necessary submissions with the purpose of attaining a revocation of the contested decision. APSA paid litigation fees (tasa de justicia) in the amount of $5,886,053 Argentine Pesos in connection with these proceedings.

On March 18, 2010, the CACAF, issued a court decree in which it ordered the AFIP to refrain from requesting the blocking of preventive interim relief measures, administratively demanding payment, issuing debt invoices, or initiating judicial collection actions, including seizure of property and other enforcement measures, against APSA until CACAF reaches a decision on APSA’s request for precautionary measures.

On May 13, the Federal Appeal Court decided to accept the precautionary measure requested by APSA, ordering to suspend the enforcement of the AFIP resolution until the final decision on this matter. This precautionary measure was granted by the Federal Appeal Court subject to the granting of a corresponding bond. On May 19, 2010, APSA filed with the Appeal Court a surety policy issued by Zurich Argentina Cía. de Seguros S.A. After some precisions made by APSA on the abovementioned policy, on June 2, 2010, the Federal Appeal Court accepted this surety filed by APSA and ordered to notify the precautionary measure granted to the AFIP. On June 4, 2010 the AFIP was notified on this precautionary measure, which is final since June 22, 2010.

 

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In spite of the TFN’s ruling, the opinion issued by APSA’s external counsel continued to be that APSA has proceeded in a lawful manner in deducting the amount questioned by the State. External counsel maintains that there is a good chance that the TFN’s ruling will be overruled and that the AFIP’s ex-oficio decision will be rendered without effect. Due to the above, no provisions have been recognized for the periods in which the Negotiable Obligations were in force.

(ii) Within the course of this case’s proceedings, and particularly regarding payment of the litigation fees (tasa de justicia) before the TFN, on July 18, 2008, the Examining Officer ordered APSA to pay $10,447,705 Argentine Pesos as payment of Tasa de Actuación (Litigation Fee) before the TFN. On August 14 2008, APSA filed a petition with the court requesting that this order be reconsidered, or in the alternative, rejected on the grounds that the requested amount was unreasonable. APSA provided evidence that it had paid $1,634,914 Argentine Pesos, considering that this was the actual amount due, pursuant to Law, for the Tasa de Actuación (Litigation Fee). On April 13, 2010, the First Courtroom of the CACAF denied APSA’s appeal. On April 26, APSA filed an ordinary appeal against the latter decree before the Supreme Court of the Justice, the resolution of which is still pending. In order to avoid having the appeal denied by the Appeals Court or it being declared inadmissible by the Supreme Court of Justice, and to properly defend APSA’s rights, an extraordinary appeal was filed on May 6, 2010. Based on their analysis of the grounds underlying the appeal, APSA’s counsel has an optimistic view of the case.

2. With regard to Valdivia Mill of the Company, various criminal proceedings have been filed at the corresponding Warranty Court (Tribunal de Garantía), relating to alleged environmental violations that were allegedly committed as a result of operations at said Mill. All criminal proceedings have been addressed through a single investigation. The complaints relate to stipulations indicated in Article 291 of the Criminal Code (Código Penal), Article 136 of the Fishing Law (Ley de Pesca) and Article 38 of the National Monuments Law (Ley de Monumentos Nacionales).

The Public Prosecution Offices (Ministerio Público) closed the investigation and decided not to persist with it. The Warranty Court called the parties to a hearing to communicate this decision of the Public Prosecution Office. On October 18, 2010, at a hearing held before the Warranty Court of San Jose de la Mariquina, the Prosecutor in charge of the investigation announced that the Public Prosecution Office would not continue with the investigation due to the lack of a factual basis for the charges. Such decision was then announced officially by the Court, and it was not challenged.

3. With regard to the Valdivia Mill, on April 27, 2005, the National Defense Council (Consejo de Defensa del Estado) filed a civil lawsuit against the Company for reparation of environmental harm and indemnification before the First Civil Court of Valdivia (Primer Juzgado Civil de Valdivia) (Rol 746-2005).

The Company filed its response, arguing that it is not responsible for the environmental damages and therefore that the indemnification payments as well as the alleged reparation, are inadmissible. This proceeding is still pending, having terminated the period in which the parties are allowed to gather and submit evidence. Currently, Court is waiting the opinion of experts requested by the Court.

 

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4. With respect to the Valdivia Plant, on March 26, 2010, eleven indigenous communities, located in the borough of San José de la Mariquina, filed a constitutional action (Recurso de Protección) against the Regional Environmental Commission of the Los Ríos Region, in connection with the Exempted Resolution Nº 027 dated February 24, 2010 that favorably qualified the Environmental Impact Study of the project known as “Conduction and Ocean Discharge System for Treated Emissions from the Valdivia Plant”, the holder of which is the Company. This action is based on the grounds of alleged constitutional, legal, and regulatory infractions incurred in by said Resolution, as well as an alleged lack of surveillance and enforcement, acts and omissions, all of which would purportedly violate the constitutional rights set forth in Article 19, numbers 2, 6, 8 and 21 of the Political Constitution of Chile, namely, equality under the Law, freedom of worship, freedom to live in a pollution-free environment, and the right to freely engage in economic activities. The plaintiffs are demanding that the Resolution mentioned above be declared unenforceable.

The constitutional action mentioned above was unanimously rejected by the Court of Appeals of Valdivia on May 26, 1010.

On June 1, 2010, the plaintiffs filed an appeal before the Supreme Court, the judgment of which is still pending.

5. With regard to the Nueva Aldea Mill, on December 21, 2007, the Company was notified of nine similar complaints. Eight complaints are directed against Echeverría Izquierdo Montajes Industriales S.A., as employer, and against Arauco, as subsidiarily responsible, and also against the Company directly. The other complaint is directed against Mr. Leonel Enrique Espinoza Canales, as employer, against Arauco, as subsidiarily responsible, and also against Arauco directly.

The complaints request that all plaintiffs (72 plaintiffs in total) be indemnified for the damages that they allegedly suffered as a result of an accident in which three persons working for the contractor Echeverría Izquierdo Montajes Industriales S.A. were allegedly involved. This contractor was undertaking construction work at the Nueva Aldea Pulp Mill in December 2005. These three workers allegedly suffered irradiation from handling certain equipment and materials belonging to a subcontractor of Echeverría Izquierdo Montajes Industriales, S.A. After being notified of these complaints, the Company opposed them on the basis of lack of jurisdiction, and, answered the principal complaints, arguing that they are invalid for failure to state a claim. The Company also responded to the secondary complaints made directly against the Company, requesting that they be rejected for lacking any merit. All these demands have been consolidated into a single action, for which a trial is currently underway.

Based on these same events, on January 29, 2008, the Company was notified of an action for damages due to a work accident filed by Mr. Fernando Vargas Llanos, against his former employer Inspección Técnica y Control de Calidad Limitada (ITC), the construction company Echeverría Izquierdo Montajes Industriales S.A. and against the Company. The complaint requests that Mr. Vargas be indemnified for the damages that he allegedly suffered as a result of the events that took place on December 2005.

Notified of said complaint, the Company opposed it on the basis of lack of jurisdiction, and, answered the principal complaint stating that it should be dismissed for lacking any merit. On July 20, 2009 the Court dismissed the complaint on the grounds that the plaintiff had ceased in his procedural activity for more than six months, which decision was then challenged by the plaintiff. The Appeals Court subsequently overruled the dismissal, rejecting the lower court’s argument of abandonment. A court date of November 24, 2010 has been established for the submission of testimonial evidence.

 

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Finally, based on these same events, on November 10, 2009 the Company was notified of a labor complaint, on a general application procedure, claimed by 14 ex-employees of Echeverría Izquierdo Montajes Industriales S.A. construction company, against the latter as a principal complaint, and against Arauco as subsidiarily responsible, based on emotional distress suffered due to alleged exposure to a radioactive isotope during the accident that occurred in Planta Nueva Aldea on December 14 and 15, 2005. The Court denied the complaint based on the applicable statute of limitation. The plaintiff then appealed such resolution, which appeal remains pending.

Considering that the position of the Company is supported by solid legal arguments, there is a reasonable likelihood of a favorable outcome for the Company.

6. On August 25, 2005, the Chilean Servicio de Impuestos Internos (the “Chilean IRS”) issued tax calculations No. 184 and No. 185 of 2005 objecting to certain capital reduction transactions effected by Arauco on April 16, 2001 and October 31, 2001, and furthermore, requested reimbursement from the Company for amounts returned to it in respect of certain claimed tax losses. On November 7, 2005, the Company requested a Review of the Supervision Action (Revisión de la Actuación Fiscalizadora, or “RAF”), which is an administrative review of the tax action brought by the Chilean IRS, and subsidiarily, a claim was filed against the abovementioned tax calculations No. 184 and 185 of 2005. The RAF was resolved on January 9, 2009 by the Chilean IRS, which resolution, however, only partially sustained the Company’s request. In response, the Company filed an additional complaint with regard to the portion of the RAF that was not granted by the administrative review. On February 19, 2010, the Court took note of the Company’s request; therefore the IRS should inform to the Court on this request. As of the date of this annual report, the investigation in respect of this complaint is pending.

Considering that the position of the Company is supported by solid legal arguments, there is a reasonable likelihood of a favorable outcome for the Company.

7. On April 14, 2009, Forestal Celco S.A. was notified of a civil lawsuit filed by Mario Felipe Rojas Sepúlveda on behalf of Víctor Adrián Gavilán Villarroel against Cooperativa Eléctrica de Chillán Limitada and against Forestal Celco S.A. The lawsuit aims to make both companies jointly and severally liable for compensation of alleged material damages suffered as a result of a fire that occurred on January 12, 2007 on the El Tablón county property, which belongs to Forestal Celco S.A.

On April 30, 2009 Forestal Celco S.A. filed objections pointing to defects in the demand. The plaintiff rectified the defects, and the Company replied to the demand. As of this date, following all mandatory proceedings, the ordinary probationary period has concluded, and the parties are currently waiting for an expert witness report on causes of the fire.

8. On December 1, 2007, Forestal Celco S.A. was notified of a civil lawsuit filed by Marcela Larraín Novoa on behalf of Nimia del Carmen Alvarez Delgado against Patricia del Carmen Muñoz Zamorano and Forestal Celco S.A. This lawsuit seeks to reclaim an 88% share of the rights to the “Loma Angosta” property, which has a surface area of 281.89 hectares. This property was purchased by Forestal Celco S.A. from Patricia del Carmen Muñoz Zamorano in 1994. To date, Patricia del Carmen Muñoz Zamorano has not yet been notified of this action.

 

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As a result on May 18, 2008, the Company filed a motion to correct the claim, which was allowed and accepted by the Court. As of this date, the plaintiff has not corrected the defects of its claim.

9. On November 17, 2003, Bosques Arauco S.A., an affiliate of the Company, was notified of a property restitution claim brought by Ms. Celmira Maria Curin Tromo, whom requested the restitution of certain real estate, its profits and damages in a Special Indigenous Lawsuit, claming that she is the sole and exclusive owner of the 5.5 hectares of land, which has allegedly been exploited by Bosques Arauco S.A., in blatant disregard of her property interest. On June 6, 2008, the first instance decision was issued, denying the claim. The decision was appealed and the Ilustrísima Corte de Apelaciones de Temuco (High Court of Appeals of Temuco) overturned the decision on January 6, 2009, finding in favor of the plaintiff with regard to every portion of the claim and ordering the restitution of the land, along with all profits and damages caused by Bosques Arauco S.A. to the land, the assessment of which was deferred to the decision’s execution phase.

On October 28, 2009, the plaintiff requested the execution of the ruling with notice to the defendant. Aside from the restitution of the property and its products, the plaintiff also requested damages for the pain and suffering she had allegedly personally endured. After being notified of the request, Bosques Arauco S.A., in turn, requested that this request be nullified on the ground that the alleged pain and suffering was not an issue in the judicial proceedings and, hence, that the ruling should not include any such damages.

The Court then ordered the suspension of proceedings, while the ruling on the incidental plea of nullity is pending.

10. On November 28, 2008, APSA was notified of Resolution 212 issued by the Argentine Central Bank (BCRA) on November 19, 2008, by which the BCRA ordered Indictment No. 3991 questioning the timely liquidation of certain foreign currency with respect to APSA’s export proceeds. APSA responded to the charges in a timely and correct manner.

As of the date of these consolidated financial statements and considering the preliminary state of proceedings, APSA legal advisors are not in a position to estimate the outcome. Therefore, with the understanding that there are no legal grounds for the charges, no provision has been made for this claim.

At the closing date there are no other contingencies that might significantly affect the Company’s financial, economic or operational conditions.

 

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

 

 

 

Provisions as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 are as follow:

 

Classes of Provisions

   09/30/2010
ThU.S.$
     12/31/2009
ThU.S.$
 

Provisions, Current

     5,628         5,169   

Legal claims provision

     5,628         5,119   

Other provision

     0         50   

Provisions, non-current

     7,387         9,463   

Legal claims provision

     7,386         9,463   

Other provision

     1         0   
                 

Total Provisions

     13,015         14,632   
                 

 

     09/30/2010  

Movements in Provisions

   Legal  Claims
ThU.S.$
    Other
Provisions

ThU.S.$
    Total
ThU.S.$
 

Opening balance

     14,582        50        14,632   

Changes in provisions

      

Increase (decrease) in existing provisions

     4,596        0        4,596   

Used provisions

     (6,853     (50     (6,903

Increase (decrease) in foreign currency exchange

     665        0        665   

Other increases (decreases)

     24        1        25   

Total Changes

     (1,568     (49     (1,617

Closing balance

     13,014        1        13,015   
     12/31/2009  

Movements in Provisions

   Legal  Claims
ThU.S.$
    Other
Provisions

ThU.S.$
    Total
ThU.S.$
 

Opening balance

     9,269        69        9,338   

Changes in provisions

      

Increase (decrease) in existing provisions

     3,573        50        3,623   

Increase (decrease) in joint ventures

     31,250        0        31,250   

Used provisions

     (30,209     0        (30,209

Increase (decrease) in foreign currency exchange

     717        0        717   

Other increases (decreases)

     (18     (69     (87

Total Changes

     5,313        (19     5,294   

Closing balance

     14,582        50        14,632   

Provisions for legal claims are for labor and tax judgments whose payment period is indeterminate.

 

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NOTE 19. INTANGIBLE ASSETS (IAS 38)

Arauco holds the following main intangible assets:

Computer software

Rights

Recognition and Measurement criteria of Identifiable Intangible Assets

Cost Model

After initial recognition, intangible assets are carried at cost, including any accumulated amortization and impairment losses.

Amortization Method for Computer Software

Amortization of an intangible asset with a finite useful life shall be carried on a systematic basis over the asset’s useful life. Amortization begins when the asset is available for use, which is when it complies with all the necessary conditions to operate in the manner foreseen by the Company.

Disclosure of Identifiable Intangible Assets

 

Classes of Intangible Assets, Net

   09/30/2010
ThU.S.$
    12/31/2009
ThU.S.$
 

Intangible assets, net

     11,380        11,154   

Computer software

     4,366        4,381   

Other identifiable intangible assets

     7,014        6,773   

Classes of Identifiable intangible assets, gross

     26,333        24,535   

Computer software

     19,319        17,727   

Other identifiable intangible assets

     7,014        6,808   

Classes of accumulated amortization and impairment

    

Total accumulated amortization and impairment

     (14,953     (13,381

Accumulated amortization and impairment, intangible assets

     (14,953     (13,381

Computer software

     (14,953     (13,346

Other identifiable intangible assets

     0        (35

Reconciliation between opening and closing book values

 

     09/30/2010  

Intangible Movements

   Computer
Software
ThU.S.$
    Water
Rights
ThU.S.$
     Others
ThU.S.$
    Total
ThU.S.$
 

Opening Balance

     4,381        5,730         1,043        11,154   

Changes

         

Additions

     1,218        0         256        1,474   

Amortization

     (1,234     0         0        (1,234

Increase (decrease) in foreign currency conversion

     1        0         (15     (14

Changes Total

     (15     0         241        226   

Closing Balance

     4,366        5,730         1,284        11,380   

 

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     12/31/2009  

Intangible Movements

   Computer
Software
ThU.S.$
    Water
Rights
ThU.S.$
     Others
ThU.S.$
    Total
ThU.S.$
 

Opening Balance

     5,738        5,026         571        11,335   

Changes

         

Additions

     1,026        704         412        2,142   

Disappropriations

     (11     0         0        (11

Amortization

     (2,378     0         (4     (2,382

Increase (decrease) in foreign currency conversion

     6        0         64        70   

Changes Total

     (1,357     704         472        (181

Closing Balance

     4,381        5,730         1,043        11,154   

 

            Minimum
life
     Maximum
life
 

Computer software

     Years         3         16   

The amortization of computer software is presented in the Consolidated Statements of Income under Administration Expenses.

 

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NOTE 20. BIOLOGICAL ASSETS (IAS 41)

Arauco’s biological assets include its forestry plantations of mainly radiata and taeda pine. The total plantation is distributed in Chile, Argentina, and Brazil, reaching 1.5 million hectares, of which 926 thousand hectares are existing plantations, 358 thousand hectares are native forest, 193 thousand hectares are used for other purposes and 65 thousand hectares are used for planting.

As of September 30, 2010 the production volume totaled 12.9 million cubic meters (12.8 million cubic meters at September 30, 2009).

The main considerations in determining the fair value of biological assets include the following:

 

   

Arauco uses the discounted future cash flows of its forest plantations, which are based on a harvest projection date for all existing plantations.

 

   

Current equity is projected assuming that total volume does not decrease and a minimum demand equal to the current demand is sustained.

 

   

Future plantations are not considered.

 

   

Arauco does not consider future plantations.

 

   

The harvest of forest plantations supplies raw material for all other products that Arauco produces and sells. By directly controlling the development of forests that will be processed, Arauco is assured of having high quality timber for each of its products.

 

   

Cash flows are determined in terms of harvest and expected sale of forestry products, associated with the demand from the Company’s owned industrial centers and sales to third parties. Sales margin is also considered in the valuation of the different products that are harvested in the forest. Any changes in the value of the plantations, in accordance with the criteria previously described, are accounted for in the current financial year’s income statement, pursuant to IAS 41. These changes are presented in the Consolidated Statements of Income under Other income by activity, as of September 30, 2010 amounted to ThU.S.$146,692 (ThU.S.$110,887 at September 30, 2009). Additionally, cost of sales include a higher cost of ThU.S.$141,331 (ThU.S.$81,303 at September 30, 2009) resulting from the difference between the cost of wood at fair value versus cost basis.

 

   

Forests are harvested according to the needs of Arauco’s production plants.

 

   

The discount rates used are: in Chile 8%, in Argentina 12% and in Brazil 10%.

 

   

It is assumed that prices of harvested timber are constant in real terms based on market prices.

 

   

Cost expectations with respect to the lifetime of the forests are constant based on estimated costs included in the projections made by Arauco.

 

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The average crop age by species and country is:

 

     Chile      Argentina      Brazil  

Pine

     24         15         15   

Eucalyptus

     12         10         7   

Forestry plantations classified as current assets correspond to those to be harvested and sold within the next year.

The Company holds fire insurance policies for its forestry plantations, which together with company resources and efficient protection measures for these forestry assets allow financial and operational risks to be minimized.

Uruguay

Arauco owns biological assets in Uruguay through a joint venture in partnership with Stora Enso, which are presented in these consolidated financial statements under the equity method (see Note 16).

As of September 30, 2010, Arauco’s investment in Uruguay represented a total of 127 thousand hectares, of which 68 thousand hectares are allocated to plantations, 3 thousand hectares to native forest, 43 thousand hectares for other uses and 13 thousand hectares for planting.

Detail of Biological Assets Pledged as Security

There are no forestry plantations pledged as security, except for those belonging to Forestal Río Grande S.A. (affiliate of Fondo de Inversiones Bio Bio, a special purpose entity). In October 2006, pledges without transfer and agreements not to prohibition to sell and encumber were made in favor of JPMorgan and Arauco, for forests located on their own land.

As of September 30, 2010, the fair value of these forests reached ThU.S.$39,192 (ThU.S.$59,819 at December 31, 2009).

Detail of Biological Assets with Restricted Ownership

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

Disclosure of Agricultural Products

Agricultural Products relate mainly to forestry products that are intended for sale pertaining to the operation and are valued at fair value at the closing period. These are presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet under Inventories.

No significant grants have been received.

 

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As of the date of these Financial Statements, the Current and Non-current biological assets are as follows:

 

     09/30/2010
ThU.S.$
     12/31/2009
ThU.S.$
 

Current

     292,307         310,832   

Non-current

     3,467,267         3,446,696   
                 

Total

     3,759,574         3,757,528   
                 

Biological Assets Movement

 

Movement

   09/30/2010
ThU.S.$
 

Opening Balance

     3,757,528   

Changes in Biological Assets

  

Additions

     73,203   

Decreases due to Sales

     (1,735

Decreases due to Harvest

     (221,313

Profit (Loss) of Changes in Fair Value, less estimated Costs at Point of Sale

     146,692   

Increases (decreases) in Foreign Currency Translation

     13,597   

Other Increases (decreases)

     (8,398

Total Changes

     2,046   

Closing Balance

     3,759,574   

Movement

   12/31/2009
ThU.S.$
 

Opening Balance

     3,652,433   

Changes in Biological Assets

  

Additions

     95,197   

Decreases due to Sales

     (3,370

Discontinuation of consolidation by the formation of joint ventures recorded under the equity method (see note 15)

     (54,951

Decreases due to Harvest

     (197,149

Profit (Loss) of Changes in Fair Value, less estimated Costs at Point of Sale

     155,532   

Increases (decreases) in Foreign Currency Translation

     112,371   

Other Increases (decreases)

     (2,535

Total Changes

     105,095   

Closing Balance

     3,757,528   

As of the date of these consolidated financial statements there are no disbursements for the acquisition of biological assets have been made.

 

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NOTE 21. ENVIRONMENT

Environment Management

For Arauco, sustainability means management strategy. This strategy incorporates values, commitments and standards, that together with the adoption of best practices as well as the use of the latest available technologies, seek to continuously improve the Company’s environmental management. It is the environmental department and each of its specialists that ensures these guidelines are met and are put in to practice in everyday company operations.

All of Arauco’s production units have certified environmental management systems, which reinforce the Company’s commitment to environmental performance and ensure the traceability of all raw materials used.

Arauco uses several supplies in its productive processes such as wood, chemical products, and water, etc., which in turn produce liquid and gas emissions. As a way to make the company’s environmental management more efficient, significant progress has been made to reduce consumption and emissions.

Environmental investments have been made related to the control of atmospheric emissions, process improvements, water and waste management, as well as effluent treatment, in order to improve the environmental performance of all of Arauco’s business units.

Environment Related Disbursement Information

As of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, Arauco made the following disbursements related to its main environmental projects:

 

Company

  

09/30/2010

Name of Project

   Disbursements undertaken 2010    Committed
Disbursements
      State of
Project
   Amount
ThU.S.$
     Asset
Expense
   Asset/expense
destination item
   Amount
ThU.S.$
     Estimated
date

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A

   Construction of Outlets    Finished      3,611       Asset    Property, plant
and equipment
     0       0

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      1,512       Asset    Property, plant
and equipment
     386       2010

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      14,014       Expense    Operating cost      4,269       2010

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A

   Environmental improvement studies    Finished      1,096       Expense    Operating cost      0       0

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A

   Investment projects for the control and management of harmful liquids and energy optimization from the water of industrial plants    In process      3,238       Asset    Property, plant
and equipment
     663       2010

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A

   Investment projects for the control and management of harmful liquids and energy optimization from the water of industrial plants    In process      241       Expense    Operating cost      149       2010

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A

   Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future    In process      1,038       Asset    Property, plant
and equipment
     19       2010

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A

   Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future    Finished      361       Expense    Operating cost      0       0

Alto Paraná S.A

   Construction of Outlets    In process      316       Asset    Fixed assets      1,202       2010

Alto Paraná S.A

   Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future    In process      39       Asset    Fixed assets      2,690       2010

Alto Paraná S.A

   Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future    In process      330       Expense    Administration
expenses
     110       2010

Paneles Arauco S.A

   Investment projects for the control and management of harmful liquids and energy optimization from the water of industrial plants    In process      1,128       Asset    Operating cost      333       2010

Paneles Arauco S.A

   Investment projects for the control and management of harmful liquids and energy optimization from the water of industrial plants    In process      2,184       Asset    Property, plant
and equipment
     346       2010

Paneles Arauco S.A

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      644       Expense    Administration
expenses
     478       2010

Forestal Celco S.A

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      223       Asset    Property, plant
and equipment
     105       2010

Forestal Celco S.A

   Investment projects for the control and management of harmful liquids and energy optimization from the water of industrial plants    In process      376       Asset    Property, plant
and equipment
     225       2010

Arauco Do Brasil S.A

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      1,269       Asset    Property, plant
and equipment
     1,434       2010
                                
   Total      31,620               12,409      
                                

 

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Company

  

12/31/2009

Name of Project

   Disbursements undertaken 2009    Committed
Disbursements
      State of
Project
   Amount
ThU.S.$
     Asset
Expense
   Asset/expense
destination
item
   Amount
ThU.S.$
     Estimated
date

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A

   Construction of Outlets    In process      7,197       Asset    Property, plant
and equipment
     66,376       2010-2011

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A

   Investment projects for the control and management of gas emissions from industrial process    Ended      556       Expense    Operating
costs
     0       0

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A

   Investment projects for the control and management of gas emissions from industrial process    In process      3,515       Asset    Property, plant
and equipment
     541       2010

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A

   Environmental improvement studies    Ended      25,245       Expense    Operating
costs
     0       0

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A

   Environmental improvement studies    Ended      744       Expense    Administration
expenses
     0       0

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      2,131       Asset    Property, plant
and equipment
     2,532       2010

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A

   Investment projects for the control and management of harmful liquids and energy optimization from the water of industrial plants    Ended      911       Expense    Administration
expenses
     0       0

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A

   Investment projects for the control and management of harmful liquids and energy optimization from the water of industrial plants    In process      13,908       Asset    Property, plant
and equipment
     2,352       2010

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A

   Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future    In process      3,270       Asset    Property, plant
and equipment
     88       2010

Aserraderos Arauco S.A

   Investment projects for the control and management of harmful liquids and energy optimization from the water of industrial plants    In process      542       Asset    Property, plant
and equipment
     0       0

Alto Paraná S.A

   Investment projects for the control and management of harmful liquids and energy optimization from the water of industrial plants    In process      1,271       Asset    Fixed assets      1,680       2010

Alto Paraná S.A

   Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future    Ended      2,448       Asset    Fixed assets      0       0

Alto Paraná S.A

   Environmental improvement studies    Ended      790       Asset    Fixed assets      0       0

Alto Paraná S.A

   Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future    In process      1,216       Asset    Fixed assets      2,625       2010

Forestal Celco S.A

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      95       Asset    Property, plant
and equipment
     2,811       2010

Paneles Arauco S.A

   Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future    In process      59       Expense    Operating
costs
     219       2010

Paneles Arauco S.A

   Investment projects for the control and management of harmful liquids and energy optimization from the water of industrial plants    In process      922       Expense    Operating
costs
     270       2010

Paneles Arauco S.A

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      221       Expense    Operating
costs
     568       2010

Paneles Arauco S.A

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      533       Asset    Property, plant
and equipment
     1,480       2010

Placas do Paraná S.A

   Investment projects for the control and management of harmful liquids and energy optimization from the water of industrial plants    Ended      3,023       Asset    Property, plant
and equipment
     3,326       0

Placas do Paraná S.A

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      782       Asset    Property, plant
and equipment
     113       2010
                                
   Total      69,379               84,981      
                                

 

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NOTE 22. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (IFRS 7)

Classification

The following table shows Arauco’s financial instruments as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009. An informative estimate of fair value is shown for instruments valued at amortized cost.

 

Financial Instruments

   09/30/2010      12/31/2009  
     Amortized
Cost

ThU.S.$
     Fair
Value
ThU.S.$
     Amortized
Cost

ThU.S.$
     Fair
Value
ThU.S.$
 

Assets

           

Fair value with change in Profit and Loss (Negotiation) (1)

        338,639            231,752   

Interest Rate Swaps

        2,902            5,778   

Forward

        —              2,648   

Mutual funds (2)

        335,737            223,326   

Loans and Accounts Receivables

     1,478,863         1,478,863         880,394         880,394   

Cash and cash equivalents

     553,816         553,816         310,873         310,873   

Cash

     49,906         49,906         29,000         29,000   

Fixed Term Deposits

     503,910         503,910         281,873         281,873   

Accounts Receivables (net)

     925,047         925,047         569,521         569,521   

Trades and Notes Receivables

     665,353         665,3543         506,729         506,729   

Leases

     10,641         10,641         11,765         11,765   

Other Debtors

     249,053         249,053         51,027         51,027   

Hedging

           

Swaps foreign exchange

        21,587            17,998   

Financial Liabilities, Total

     3,834,034         3,716,427         3,535,459         3,614,357   

Liabilities

           

Financial Liabilities at amortized cost

     3,834,034         3,684,938         3,524,811         3,603,709   

Bonds issued in Dollars

     2,356,213         2,182,878         2,252,838         2,357,703   

Bonds issued in UF

     651,400         687,015         398,693         390,575   

Bank Loans in Dollars

     393,311         381,935         527,249         509,400   

Bank Loans in other currencies

     25,109         25,109         23,531         23,531   

Financial Leasing

     362         362         608         608   

Trades and other Payables

     407,639         407,639         321,892         321,892   

Financial liabilities with change in Profit and Loss(3)

        31,489            10,648   

Hedging

           

Swaps foreign exchange

        —              —     

 

(1) Assets measured at fair value through profit or loss other than mutual funds classified as cash equivalents, are presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet in the line Other financial assets.
(2) Although this item is disclosed in note IFRS 7 as Fair Value with change in profit and loss according to expected sales in the short term; in this Consolidated Balance Sheet, it is classified as Cash and cash equivalents for its high level of liquidity.
(3) Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost Others than Trade creditors and Other accounts payable and financial liabilities held for trading are presented in this Consolidated Balance Sheet in the line Other financial liabilities, current and non-current according to their maturity.

 

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

 

 

 

Here are short-term portion of long-term debt and amounts for short-term bonds as of September 30, 2010:

 

     September  2010
ThU.S.$
 

Obligations with banks and financial institutions long term - short term portion

     67,599   

Bonds – short term portion

     419,691   

Total

     487,290   

The following table shows Arauco’ debt level at Septemer 30, 2010:

 

     September  2010
ThU.S.$
 

Financial debt, current

     534,439   

Financial debt, non-current

     2,891,956   

Total

     3,426,395   

Cash and cash equivalent

     889,553   

Net financial debt

     2,536,842   

Non-parent participation

     104,254   

Net equity attributable to parent company

     6,542,336   

Total consolidated equity

     6,646,590   

Total debt level

     0.38   

Fair Value Financial Assets with Changes in Profit and Loss (Negotiation)

Fair value financial assets with changes in profit and loss are financial assets held for negotiation. Financial assets classified in this category are mainly acquired for sale in the short term. Derivatives are also classified for negotiation purposes unless they are defined as hedging instruments. Assets in this category are classified as current assets and are recorded at fair value, with changes in value recognized in the income statement. These assets are held with the objective of maintaining adequate liquidity levels to meet the Company’s obligations.

The following table details Arauco’s financial assets at fair value with changes in profit and loss:

 

     September
2010
ThU.S.$
     December
2009
ThU.S.$
     Period
Variation
 

Fair value with changes in profit and loss (Negotiation)

     338,639         231,752         46

Interest Rate Swap

     2,902         5,778         -50

Forward

     0         2,648         -100

Mutual Funds

     335,737         223,326         50

Swaps: At the closing balance sheet date, financial assets classified in this category are not considered hedging instruments, as there is no uncertainty as to their underlying liability, so these instruments comply with the management strategy regarding implicit structural liquidity risk for Arauco operations. The fair value of this item decreased by 50% compared to December 31, 2009 due to lower horizon cash flows from swaps. The U.S. Dollar is the origin currency of these instruments.

 

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Forwards: Arauco acquires this type of instrument to hedge functional currency exchange rate risks. These instruments are generally acquired with short-term maturity periods. The fair value of this item has decreased by 100% since at the closing balance sheet date, there were no such instruments. The U.S. Dollar is the origin currency of these instruments.

Mutual Funds: Arauco invests in local mutual funds to maximize the profitability of cash flow surpluses in Chilean Pesos, or in international mutual funds in foreign currencies such as U.S. Dollars or Euros. These instruments are permitted under the Company’s Investment Policy. As of the date of these consolidated financial statements, the Company has increased its position in this type of instrument by 50% as compared with December 2009.

Loans and Receivables

These are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments. These instruments are not available for trading on any active trading market or otherwise. In the Consolidated Balance Sheet they are included in Cash and cash equivalent and Trades and Other receivables.

These assets are recorded at amortized cost using the effective interest method and are subject to impairment testing. Financial assets which comply with this definition are: cash and cash-equivalents, fixed term deposits, repurchase agreements, trades and other receivables current and non-current.

 

     September
2010
ThU.S.$
     December
2009
ThU.S.$
 

Loans and Receivables

     1,478,863         880,394   

Cash and Cash Equivalents

     553,816         310,873   

Cash

     49,906         29,000   

Fixed Term Deposits

     503,910         281,873   

Receivables (Net)

     925,047         569,521   

Trades and Other Notes Receivable

     675,994         518,494   

Other Debtors

     249,053         51,027   

Cash and Cash Equivalents: Includes cash on hand, bank account balances, fixed term deposits and repurchase agreements. They are short-term investments that are readily convertible into cash, and are subject to an immaterial change in value.

The following table show cash and cash equivalents classified by currency of origin as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009:

 

     September
2010
ThU.S.$
     December
2009
ThU.S.$
 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

     889,553         534,199   

USDollar

     618,796         177,569   

Euro

     77,063         66,935   

Other currencies

     80,165         64,879   

$ no adjustable

     113,529         224,816   

U.F.

     0         0   

 

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Fix Term Deposits and Repurchased Agreements: The objective of this instrument is to maximize short-term cash flow surpluses. This instrument is authorized by Arauco’s Placement Policy, which establishes a mandate that allows investments in fixed income securities. In general, these instruments have a maturity period of less than ninety days: Any such instruments that have a maturity period of ninety days or more are not classified as cash.

Trades and Notes Receivable: These represent enforceable rights for Arauco resulting from the normal course of the business, namely, operation activity or corporate purposes.

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

Trades receivables are presented at net value, which means that they are presented net of bad debt estimates. This provision is determined when there is evidence that Arauco will not receive the payments agreed to in the original sales terms. These provisions are carried out when a customer files for and commences legal bankruptcy proceedings or is in default of payments, or when Arauco has exhausted all debt collection options within a reasonable period. These include telephone calls, e-mails and debt collection letters.

Trades and account receivables, current and non-current by currencies as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 as follow:

 

     September
2010
ThU.S.$
     December
2009
ThU.S.$
 

Trades and account receivables, current

     912,436         558,441   

US Dollar

     663,880         397,394   

Euro

     26,084         19,348   

Other currencies

     109,732         35,074   

$ no adjustable

     108,688         102,098   

U.F.

     4,052         4,527   

Trades and account receivables, non-current

     12,611         11,080   

USDollar

     418         4,152   

Other currencies

     935         102   

$ no adjustable

     4,705         4,163   

U.F.

     6,553         2,663   

The following table summarizes Arauco’s financial assets at closing balance:

 

     09/30/2010
ThU.S.$
     12/31/2009
ThU.S.$
 

Financial Assets

     1,817,5002         1,112,146   

Fair Value with changes in Profit and Loss

     338,639         231,752   

Loans and Receivables

     1,478,863         880,394   

 

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Financial Liabilities Valued at Amortized Cost

These financial liabilities correspond to non-derivative instruments with contractual cash flow payments, which can either be fixed or subject to variable interest rates.

Also included in this category are non-derivative financial liabilities for services or goods delivered to Arauco at the closing date of this balance sheet that have not yet been paid. These amounts are not insured and are generally paid within thirty days after being recognized.

As of the closing date of the balance sheet, Arauco includes in this category obligations with banks and financial institutions, publicly issued bonds in U.S. Dollars and UF, creditors and other payables.

 

     Currency      09/30/2010      12/31/2009      09/30/2010      12/31/2009  
        Amortized  Cost
ThU.S.$
     Fair Value
ThU.S.$
 

Total Financial Liabilities

        3,834,034         3,524,811         3,684,938         3,603,709   

Bonds Issued

     U.S. Dollar         2,356,213         2,252,838         2,182,878         2,357,703   

Bonds Issued

     U.F.         651,400         398,693         687,015         390,575   

Bank Loans

     U.S. Dollar         393,311         527,249         381,935         509,400   

Bank Loans

     Other currencies         25,109         23,531         25,109         23,531   

Financial Leasing

     U.F.         362         608         362         608   

Trades and Other Payables

     U.S. Dollar         315,859         280,506         315,859         280,506   

Trades and Other Payables

     Euro         4,879         2,898         4,879         2,898   

Trades and Other Payables

     Other currencies         21,586         14,285         21,586         14,285   

Trades and Other Payables

     $ no adjustable         62,456         22,876         62,456         22,876   

Trades and Other Payables

     U.F.         2,859         1,327         2,859         1,327   

The disclosure of these liabilities at amortized cost in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2010 is as follows:

 

     Current
ThU.S.$
     Non-current
ThU.S.$
     Total
ThU.S.$
 

Loans that accrue interest

     534,439         2,891,956         3,426,395   

Trades and Other Payables

     407,639         0         407,639   

Total Financial Liabilites

     942,078         2,891,956         3,834,034   

Fair Value Financial Liabilities with Changes in Profit and Loss

As of the closing date of the balance sheet, Arauco held a rate swap and forward exchange rate as a financial liability at fair value with changes in profit and loss. This liability incurred a net decrease of 15%, due to a rate decrease experienced by the economy in the last period. Both financial instruments incurred a decrease of 196% at September, 2010 in financial liability at fair value with changes in profit and loss compared to December 2009.

 

     09/30/2010
ThU.S.$
     12/31/2009
ThU.S.$
     Period
Variation
 

Fair value Financial Liabilities with changes in profit and loss

     31,489         10,648         196

Swap

     9,104         10,648         -15

Forward exchange rate

     22,385         0      

 

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September 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

A summary of Arauco’s financial liabilities at closing balance date is as follows:

 

Financial Liabilities

   09/30/2010
ThU.S.$
     12/31/2009
ThU.S.$
 

Total Financial Liabilities

     3,865,523         3,535,459   

Financial Liabilities at fair value with changes in profit and loss (negotiation)

     31,489         10,648   

Financial Liabilities Measured at Amortized Cost

     3,834,034         3,524,811   

The following table details net income items and expenses recognized in profit and loss on financial instruments:

 

Assets

  

Financial Instrument

   Net Gain (loss)     Impairment  
      09/30/2010
ThU.S.$
    09/30/2009
ThU.S.$
    09/30/2010
ThU.S.$
     09/30/2009
ThU.S.$
 

At fair value with changes in profit and loss

  

Swap

     1,585        3,602        0         0   
  

Forward

     (17,715     949        0         0   
  

Mutual Funds

     1,657        1,511        0         0   
                                    
  

Sub-Total

     (14,473     6,062        0         0   
                                    

Loans and Receivables

  

Fix terms deposits

     4,318        7,105        0         0   
  

Repurchased agreements

     15        376        0         0   
  

Trades and Other receivables

     0        0        1,696         (7,709
                                    
  

Sub-Total

     4,333        7,481        1,696         (7,709
                                    

Hedge instruments

  

Cash flow swap

     (3,396     (1,524     0         0   
                                    
  

Sub-Total

     (3,396     (1,524     0         0   
                                    

Liabilities

            

Liabilities at amortized cost

  

Bank loans

     (8,947     (11,272     0         0   
  

Bond issued obligations

     (121,457     (104,756     0         0   
                                    
  

Sub-Total

     (130,404     (116,028     0         0   
                                    

Fair Value Hierarchy

The assets and liabilities recorded at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheet dated September 30, 2010, have been measured based on the methodologies provided in IAS 39. The methodologies applied for each financial instrument are classified according to their hierarchy as follows:

 

   

Level I: Values or quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.

 

   

Level II: Information (“Inputs”) from other sources than the quoted values of Level I, but observable in the market for assets and liabilities either directly (prices) or indirectly (derived from prices).

 

   

Level III: Inputs for assets or liabilities that are not based on observable market data.

 

     Fair  Value
September
2010
ThU.S.$
     Measurement Methodology  
        Level I
ThU.S.$
     Level II
ThU.S.$
     Level III
ThU.S.$
 

Financial Assets at fair value

           

Swap (asset)

     2,902         0         2,902         0   

Forward

     0         0         0         0   

Mutual Funds

     335,737         335,737         0         0   

Financial Liabilities at fair value

           

Swap (liabilities)

     9,104         0         9,104         0   

Forward (liabilities)

     22,385         0         22,385         0   

 

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

 

 

 

Hedging Instruments

Hedging instruments registered as of September 30, 2010 correspond to cash flow hedges. Specifically, at the closing balance date, Arauco recorded rate swaps resulting at fair value for a total of ThU.S.$ 21,587 which is presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet in Other financial assets, non-current. Their effects in the present period are presented in Equity as Other comprehensive results, net of exchange rate and deferred taxes.

Nature of Risk

Arauco is exposed to variations in cash flows due to exchange rate risk, mainly resulting from having assets in U.S. Dollars and liabilities in UF (obligations to the public), which causes mismatches that could affect operating results.

Information on Swaps Assigned as Hedging

Hedging Swaps H Series Bond

Hedging Objective

In March 2009, Arauco placed a bond for 2,000,000 UF on the Chilean market with an annual 2.25% coupon and semi-annual interest payments (in March and September). This bond is amortized at the end of the period, with a prepayment option from March 1, 2011. The maturity date is March 1, 2014.

In order to avoid exchange rate risk, Arauco made two cross-currency swap contracts listed below:

1.- Cross Currency Swap with Banco de Chile for 1,000,000 UF

With this swap Arauco receives semi-annual interest payments (in March and September) based on a notional amount of 1,000,000 UF at a 2.25% annual rate, and pays semi-annual interest (in March and September) based on a notional amount of US$35,700,986.39 (equivalent to 1,000,000 UF at the exchange rate at the date of the contract) at a rate of 4.99%. The market value amounts to ThU.S.$5,267 as of September 30, 2010. The maturity date of this Swap is March 1, 2014.

 

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2.- Cross Currency Swap with JPMorgan for 1,000,000 UF

With this contract Arauco receives semi-annual interest payments (in March and September) based on a notional amount of 1,000,000 UF at an annual rate of 2.25%, and pays semi-annual interest (in March and September) based on a notional amount of U.S.$35,281,193.28 (equivalent to 1,000,000 UF at the exchange rate at the date of the contract) at a rate of 4.94%. The market value amounts to ThU.S.$5,803 as of September 30, 2010. The maturity date of this Swap is March 1, 2014.

Through a test of effectiveness, Arauco is able to validate that the instrument is highly effective within an acceptable range for the Company to eliminate exchange rate uncertainty in commitments from the object of coverage.

Hedging Swaps F Series Bond

Hedging Objective

Arauco placed a F series bond in November 2008 and, March 2009 for an amount of 7,000,000 UF at an annual rate of 4.25% payable semi-annually. To mitigate the risk of exchange rate, Arauco made four cross-currency swap contracts that partially cover the bond amount fluctuations:

Contract 1: With this contract Arauco receives semi-annual interest payments (in April and October) based on a notional amount of 1,000,000 UF at an annual rate of 4.25%, and pays seme-annual interest (in April and October) based on a notional amount of U.S.$38.38 million (equivalent to 1,000,000 UF at the exchange rate at the date of the contract) at a rate of 5.86%. The market value amounts to ThU.S.$3,773 as of September 30, 2010. This contract expires on October 30, 2014.

Contract 2: With this contract Arauco receives semi-annual interest payments (in April and October) based on a notional amount of 1,000,000 UF at an annual rate of 4.25%, and pays semi-annual interest (in April and October) based on a notional amount of U.S.$37.98 million (equivalent to 1,000,000 UF at the exchange rate at the date of the contract) at a rate of 5.79%. The markets value amounts to ThU.S.$4,374 as of September 30, 2010. This contract expires on April 30, 2014.

Contract 3: With this contract Arauco receives semi-annual interest payments (in April and October) based on a notional amount of 1,000,000 UF at an annual rate of 4.25%, and pays semi-annual interest (in April and October) based on a notional amount of U.S.$37.98 million (equivalent to 1,000,000 UF at the exchange rate at the date of the contract) at a rate of 5.8%. The markets value amounts to ThU.S.$4,358 as of September 30, 2010. This contract expires on October 30, 2014.

Contract 4: With this contract Arauco receives semi-annual interest payments (in April and October) based on a notional amount of 1,000,000 UF at an annual rate of 4.25%, and pays semi-annual interest (in April and October) based on a notional amount of U.S.$37.62 million (equivalent to 1,000,000 UF at the exchange rate at the date of the contract) at a rate of 5.79%. The markets value amounts to ThU.S.$4,801 as of September 30, 2010. This contract expires on October 30, 2014.

 

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Contract 5: With this contract Arauco receives semi-annual interest payments (in April and October) based on a notional amount of 1,000,000 UF at an annual rate of 4.25%, and pays semi-annual interest (in April and October) based on a notional amount of U.S.$38.42 million (equivalent to 1,000,000 UF at the exchange rate at the date of the contract) at a rate of 5.62%. The markets value amounts to ThU.S.$4,126 as of September 30, 2010. This contract expires on October 30, 2014.

Through a test of effectiveness, Arauco can validate that the above-detailed hedging instruments are highly effective within an acceptable range for the Company to eliminate exchange rate uncertainty for commitments that are the objects of such coverage.

Hedging Swaps J Series Bond

Hedging Objective

Arauco placed a J series bond in September 2010 for an amount of 5,000,000 UF at an annual rate of 3.25% payable semi-annually. To mitigate the risk of exchange rate, Arauco made four cross-currency swap contracts that partially cover the bond amount fluctuations:

Contract 1: With this contract Arauco receives semi-annual interest payments (in March and September) based on a notional amount of 1,000,000 UF at an annual rate of 3.25%, and pays seme-annual interest (in March and September) based on a notional amount of U.S.$42.86 million (equivalent to 1,000,000 UF at the exchange rate at the date of the contract) at a rate of 5.20%. The market value amounts to ThU.S.$-2,258 as of September 30, 2010. This contract expires on September 1, 2020.

Contract 2: With this contract Arauco receives semi-annual interest payments (in March and September) based on a notional amount of 1,000,000 UF at an annual rate of 3.25%, and pays semi-annual interest (in March and September) based on a notional amount of U.S.$42.86 million (equivalent to 1,000,000 UF at the exchange rate at the date of the contract) at a rate of 5.20%. The markets value amounts to ThU.S.$-2,258 as of September 30, 2010. This contract expires on September 1, 2020.

Contract 3: With this contract Arauco receives semi-annual interest payments (in March and September) based on a notional amount of 1,000,000 UF at an annual rate of 3.25%, and pays semi-annual interest (in March and September) based on a notional amount of U.S.$42.86 million (equivalent to 1,000,000 UF at the exchange rate at the date of the contract) at a rate of 5.25%. The markets value amounts to ThU.S.$-2,471 as of September 30, 2010. This contract expires on September 1, 2020.

Contract 4: With this contract Arauco receives semi-annual interest payments (in March and September) based on a notional amount of 1,000,000 UF at an annual rate of 3.25%, and pays semi-annual interest (in March and September) based on a notional amount of U.S.$42.87 million (equivalent to 1,000,000 UF at the exchange rate at the date of the contract) at a rate of 5.17%. The markets value amounts to ThU.S.$-2,141 as of September 30, 2010. This contract expires on September 1, 2020.

Contract 5: With this contract Arauco receives semi-annual interest payments (in March and September) based on a notional amount of 1,000,000 UF at an annual rate of 3.25%, and pays semi-annual interest (in March and September) based on a notional amount of U.S.$42.86 million (equivalent to 1,000,000 UF at the exchange rate at the date of the contract) at a rate of 5.09%. The markets value amounts to ThU.S.$-1,788 as of September 30, 2010. This contract expires on September 1, 2020.

 

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

 

 

 

Through a test of effectiveness, Arauco can validate that the above-detailed hedging instruments are highly effective within an acceptable range for the Company to eliminate exchange rate uncertainty for commitments that are the objects of such coverage.

Hedging Strategy

Given that Arauco holds a high percentage of assets in U.S. Dollars, the Company needs to reduce its exchange rate risk as it has obligations in adjustable-rate Pesos. The aim of this swap is to eliminate exchange rate uncertainty, exchanging cash flows from adjustable-rate Pesos obligations generated by the above mentioned bonds, with U.S. Dollar cash flows (Arauco’s functional currency) at a fixed exchange rate and determined at the date of the contract execution.

Valuation Method

Fair value financial assets with changes in Profit and Loss (Negotiation)

Fair value financial assets with changes in profit and loss are initially recognized at fair value and transaction costs are recognized in the Income Statement. Subsequently, they are recorded at fair value.

Swaps: These are valued using the discounted cash flow method at a discount rate consistent with operational risk, using specific swap valuation tools that are public available.

Forwards: These instruments are initially recognized at fair value at the date on which the contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured at fair value. The forwards are recorded as assets when fair value is positive and, as liabilities when fair value is negative.

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

Mutual Funds: Given their nature, they are recognized at market value at the closing date for the period.

Loans and Receivables

Their value is recorded at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method, discounting the provision for bad debt.

Repurchased Agreements: These are valued at initial investment cost of the short-term instrument plus interest accrued at the closing date for the period.

Hedging

These financial instruments are valued using the discount cash flow method at a rate consistent with the operational risk using the information given by each bank as a counterparty.

 

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

 

 

 

Financial Liabilities at Amortized Cost

Financial instruments classified in this category are valued at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method.

The fair value estimate of bank obligations is determined using specific valuation techniques using cash flow discounted at rates consistent with the risk of the operation, while bonds are valued at market price.

Financial Liabilities with Changes in Profit and Loss

Swap: These financial instruments are valued using the discounted cash flow method at a rate consistent with the operation risk, using the information given by each bank as a counterpart.

Forward: These instruments are initially recognized at fair value at the date on which the contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured at fair value. The forwards are recorded as assets when fair value is positive and, as liabilities when fair value is negative.

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

Risk Management

Arauco’s financial assets are exposed to several financial risks: credit risk, liquidity risk and market risk (including exchange rate risks, interest rate risks and price risks). Arauco’s global risk management program focuses on financial market uncertainty and tries to minimize potential adverse effects on Arauco’s financial profitability.

Arauco’s financial risk management is overseen by the Financial Department. This department identifies, assesses and hedges financial risks in close collaboration with Arauco’s operational units. The Company does not actively participate in the trading of its financial assets for speculative purposes.

Type of risks that arise from financial instruments

Type of Risk: Credit Risk

Description

Credit risk refers to financial uncertainty at different time horizons concerning the fulfillment of obligations subscribed to by counterparties, at the time of exercising contract rights to receive cash or other financial assets on behalf of Arauco.

Explanation of Risk Exposure and How These Risks Arise

Arauco’s exposure to credit risk is directly related to each of its customer’s individual capacities to fulfill their contractual commitments, reflected in commercial debtor accounts. Furthermore, credit risk also arises for assets that are in the hands of third parties such as fixed term deposits, agreements and mutual funds.

 

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

 

 

 

With regard to trade accounts receivables, as a policy, Arauco holds insurance policies for open account sales. These are to cover export sales from the Company, Aserraderos Arauco S.A., Paneles Arauco S.A. and Forestal Arauco S.A., as well as local sales of Arauco Distribución S.A., Arauco México S.A. de C.V., Arauco Wood Inc., Arauco Colombia S.A., Arauco Perú S.A. and Alto Paraná S.A. (and affiliates). Arauco works with Continental Credit Insurance Company (AA- Fitch Ratings from April 8, 2010). Placas do Paraná and Arauco do Brasil (Brazil) local sales credits are insured with Euler Hermes Insurance Company. These insurance policies cover 90% of the invoice with no deductible.

In order to guarantee a credit line or an advanced payment to a supplier approved by the Credit Committee, Arauco holds several guarantees, such as mortgages, pledges, standby letters of credit, bank guarantee bonds, checks, promissory notes, consumption loans or any other guarantee that may be needed pursuant to each country’s legislation. Debt covered by this type of guarantee amounted to U.S.$90,69 million in September 2010. The guarantee procedure is regulated by Arauco’s Guarantee Policy, which controls accounting and reporting, maturity dates and value.

The Company’s maximum credit risk exposure is limited to the amortized cost value of the registered trade accounts receivable, at the date of this report, less the sales percentage insured by aforementioned credit insurance companies and by the guarantees provided to Arauco.

In the first three quarters of 2010, Arauco’s consolidated sales amounted to ThU.S.$ 2,733,376 of which 58.67% correspond to credit sales, 27.58% to sales with letters of credit, and 13.75% to other classes of sales, such as Cash Against Documents (CAD) and advance payments.

As of September 30, 2010, Arauco’s Sales Debtors amounted to ThU.S.$665,353 of which 60.89% corresponded to credit sales, 32.10% to sales with letters of credit and 7% to other classes of sales, such as CAD and advance payments, distributed among 2,536 clients. The client with the highest open account debt did not exceed 2.54% of total receivables at that date.

The receivables covered by the different insurance and guarantee policies reaches 90.97%, therefore, Arauco’s exposure portfolio is 9.03%.

Secured Debt-Open Account

 

     ThU.S.$      %  

Total Open Account receivables

     405,153.71         100.00   

Secured debt (*)

     368,577.08         90.97   

Uncovered debt

     36,576.63         9.03   

 

(*) Secured Debt is defined as the portion of accounts receivable that is covered by a credit company or guarantees as stand-by, mortgage or guarantee bond (among others).

 

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

 

 

 

Accounts exposed to this type of risk are: trade receivable, Financial lease debtors and other debtors.

 

     September
2010
ThU.S.$
     December
2009
ThU.S.$
 

Current Receivables

     

Trades and Notes Receivable

     665,353         506,503   

Financial lease debtors

     4,347         4,315   

Other Debtors

     242,736         47,623   

Net Subtotal

     912,436         558,441   

Trades and Notes Receivable

     678,723         521,462   

Financial lease debtors

     4,347         4,315   

Other Debtors

     247,622         52,482   

Gross Subtotal

     930,692         578,259   

Estimated Trades and Uncollectable Notes - Bad Debt

     13,370         14,959   

Estimated Financial leases

     0         0   

Estimated Miscellaneous - Bad Debt

     4,886         4,859   

Subtotal Bad Debt

     18,256         19,818   

Non Current Receivables

     

Trades and Notes Receivable

     0         226   

Financial lease debtors

     6,294         7,450   

Other Debtors

     6,317         3,404   

Net Subtotal

     12,611         11,080   

Trades and Notes Receivable

     0         226   

Financial lease debtors

     6,294         7,450   

Other Debtors

     6,317         3,404   

Gross Subtotal

     12,611         11,080   

Estimated Trades and Uncollectable Notes - Bad Debt

     0         0   

Estimated Financial leases

     0         0   

Estimated Miscellaneous - Bad Debt

     0         0   

Subtotal Bad Debt

     0         0   

Explanation of Risk Management Objectives, Policies and Processes, and Measurement Methods

The Credit and Collections Department, which reports to the Financial Department, is responsible for minimizing receivables credit risk and supervising past due accounts. It is also responsible for the approval or rejection of credit limits for all sales. The standards and procedures governing the control and risk management of credit sales are set forth the Company’s Credit Policy.

For customer credit line approval and/or modification, all Arauco group companies must follow an established procedure. All Credit requests are entered into a Credit Evaluation model (EVARIE) where all available information is analyzed, including the credit line given by the credit insurance company. Subsequently, credit requests are approved or rejected by the internal committee of each company within the Arauco group considering the maximum amount authorized by the Credit Policy Department. If the credit line exceeds the maximum established amount, it is subsequently analyzed by the Corporate Committee. Credit lines are renewed on a yearly basis.

Sales with letters of credit are mainly from Asia and the Middle East. Credit assessments of the issuing banks are performed periodically, in order to obtain ratings made by the principal risk classification companies of country and world risk rankings, and of their financial position over the last five years. Depending on this evaluation, it is decided whether the issuing bank is approved or confirmation is requested.

 

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

 

 

 

All sales are controlled by a credit verification system that has set parameters to block orders from clients who have accumulated past due amounts of a defined percentage of the debt and/or clients who at the time of product delivery have exceeded their credit limit or whose credit has expired.

Of the total accounts receivable as of September 30, 2010, 91.74% is current, 6.68% is between 1 and 15 days past due, 0.73% is between 16 and 30 days past due, 0.31% is between 31 and 60 days past due, 0.44% is between 61 and 90 days past due, 0.03% is between 91 and 180 days past due.

The following table shows the percentages in Sales debtors net, as of September 30, 2010:

 

     Past due  

Days

   Up to
date
     1 to 15      16 to 30      31 to 60      60 to 90      90 to 180      More
than 90
     Total  

ThU.S.$

     610,381         44,421         4,831         2,086         2,959         211         464         665,353   

%

     91.74         6.68         0.73         0.31         0.44         0.03         0.07         100   

Arauco has recognized impairment over the last five years in the amount of ThU.S.$ 7,91 which represents 0.05% of total sales during this period.

 

     Sales debtor impairment as a
percentage of total sales
 
     2010     2009     2008     2007     2006     Last 5
years
 

Sales Debtors Impairment

     0.05     0.05     0.13     0.03     0.01     0.05

The amount recovered by guarantee collections, insurance payments or any other credit enhancement during the first three quarters of 2010 amount to U.S.$1,444 million which represents 13.28% of the total impaired financial assets.

Explanation of any changes to risk exposure or changes in objectives, processes and policies regarding previous years’ risk management

In March 2009, Arauco implemented a Guarantee Policy in order to control accounting, valuation and expiration dates.

In December 2009, Arauco Group updated its Corporate Credit Policy.

Currently there is a Bad Debtors Provision Policy under IFRS rules for all the companies of Arauco group.

Regarding the risk of fix term deposits, agreements and mutual funds, Arauco has a placement policy that minimizes the risk through guidelines for management of cash flow surpluses in low-risk institutions.

Investment Policy:

Arauco has an Investment Policy that which identifies and limits financial instruments and companies in which Arauco and its subsidiaries are authorized to invest in, specifically, Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

 

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

 

 

 

The company’s Treasury Department is centralized with operations in Chile. The Head Office is responsible for carrying out investments, cash flow surplus investments, and short and long term debt subscriptions. Exceptions to this rule are specific investments made through other companies where authorization is required from the Chief Financial Officer.

With regard to financial instruments, the only permitted investments are fixed income investments and instruments with adequate liquidity. Each instrument has defined classifications and limits, which depend on duration and on the issuer.

With regard to intermediaries, a methodology is used with the objective of determining the relative risk level of each bank or entity’s financial position and debt and asset security using a point system that gives each subject entity a relative risk ranking. Arauco uses this system to define investment limits.

The required records for evaluation of the various criteria are obtained from official Financial statements provided by the banks under evaluation and from the classification of in-effect short and long term debt securities, as defined by the controlling entity (the Superintendency of Banks and Financial Institutions) and used by risk classification companies authorized by the controlling entity, which in this case include Fitch Ratings Chile, Humphreys and Feller Rate.

Evaluated criteria are: Capital and Reserves, Current Ratio, Equity Share in Total Investments in Financial System, Capital Yield, Operational Income Net Profit Ratio, Debt / Capital Ratio and the Risk Classifications of each entity.

Any necessary exceptions regarding investment limits in each particular instrument or entity must have express authorization from Arauco’s Chief Financial Officer.

Type of Risk: Liquidity Risk

Description

This risk corresponds to Arauco’s ability to fulfill debt obligations at the time of expiration.

Explanation of Risk Exposure and How These Arise

Arauco’s exposure to liquidity risk is found mainly in its obligations to the public, banks and financial institutions, creditors and other payables. These may arise if Arauco is unable to meet net cash flow requirements, which sustain its operations under both normal and exceptional circumstances.

Explanation of Objectives, Policies and Processes for Risk Management, and Measurement Methods

The Financial Management Department constantly monitors the Company’s cash flow forecasts based on short and long term forecasts and available financing alternatives. In order to control the risk level of available financial assets, Arauco follows its investment policy.

 

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CELULOSA ARAUCO Y CONSTITUCION S.A.

AND SUBSIDIARIES

Unaudited Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statement

September 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

The following table shows the capital commitment of the main financial liabilities subject to liquidity risk, presented without discounting and grouped according to their maturity dates:

September 30, 2010:

 

Tax ID  

Name

 

Currency

 

Name-country

Loans with
banks

  Maturity
ThU.S.$
    Total
ThU.S.$
   

Type of
amortization

  Effective
Rate

%
    Nominal
Rate
 
        0 to 1
month
    1 to 3
months
    3 to 12
months
    1 to 5
years
    More than
5  years
    Current     Non-
current
       
—    

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

  Real  

Banco Alfa-Brazil

    142        0        0        446        0        142        446      Monthly     —          TJLP+1.2%   
—    

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

  Real  

Banco Alfa-Brazil

    158        0        0        342        0        158        342      Monthly     —          TJLP+1.2%   
93,458,000-1  

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

  U.S.
Dollar
 

Banco BBVA-United States

    0        737        24,000        195,498        24,080        24,737        219,578      (l) semmianual; (k) semmianually from 2011     —         
 

 

Libor 6
months

+0.2%

  
  

  

93,458,000-1  

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

  U.S. Dollar  

Scotiabank

    40,058        0        0        0        0        40,058        0      Maturity     —       
—    

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

  Real  

Banco HSBC-Brazil

    0        6,084        0        0        0        6,084        0      Maturity     —          6.75%   
—    

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

  Real  

Banco do Brasil-Brazil

    5,413        0        0        0        0        5,413        0      Maturity     —          6.75%   
—    

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

  Real  

Banco Votorantim-Brazil

    0        0        80        0        4,803        80        4,803      Monthly     —          TJLP+3.80%   
—    

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

  Real  

Banco Votorantim-Brazil

    136        0        984        6,385        0        1,120        6,385      Maturiy     —          TJLP+1.10%   
—    

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

  Real  

Banco Votorantim-Brazil

    209        0        0        363        0        209        363      Monthly     —          TJLP+1.10%   
—    

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

  U.S.
Dollar
 

Banco Votorantim-Brazil

    0        0        6        53        435        6        488      Maturity     —          TJLP+3.80%   
—    

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

  Real  

Banco Itau-Brazil

    1,380        0        0        0        0        1,380        0      Monthly     —         
 
1.43% do
CDI
  
  
—    

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

  Real  

Banco Itau-Brazil

    1        0        18        107        0        19        107      Maturity     —          0%   
—    

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

  Real  

Fundo de Desenvolvimiento Econom.-Brazil

    80        0        0        248        93        80        341      Monthly     —       
76,721,630-0  

Forestal Rio Grande S.A.

  U.S.
Dollar
 

J.P.Morgan-United States

    9,251        0        25,713        77,784        0        34,964        77,784      Quarterly     —       
                                                                   
     

Total

    56,828        6,821        50,801        281,226        29,411        114,450        310,637         
                                                                   

 

Tax ID  

Name

 

Currency

 

Name-country

Bonds
obligation

  Maturity
ThU.S.$
    Total
ThU.S.$
   

Type of
amortization

  Effective
Rate

%
    Nominal
Rate

%
 
        0 to 1
month
    1 to 3
months
    3 to 12
months
    1 to 5
years
    More than
5 years
    Current     Non-
current
       
93,458,000-1  

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

  U.F.  

Barau-E

    728        0        0        47,152        0        728        47,152      (l) semmianual; (k) maturity     4.02        4.00   
93,458,000-1  

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

  U.F.  

Barau-F

    5,412        0        0        51,791        415,156        5,412        466,946      (l) semmianual; (k) maturity     4.24        4.25   
93,458,000-1  

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

  U.F.  

Barau-H

    0        0        165        92,039        0        165        92,039      (l) semmianual; (k) maturity     2.40        2.25   
93,458,000-1  

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

  U.F.  

Barau-J

    0        0        553        38,853        267,366        553        306,218      (l) semmianual; (k) maturity     0        2.25   
—    

Alto Paraná S.A.

  U.S. Dollar  

Bonds 144 A-Argentina

    0        5,307        0        68,850        300,958        5,307        369,808      (l) semmianual; (k) maturity     6.39        6.38   
93,458,000-1  

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

  U.S. Dollar  

Yankee bonds 2019

    0        0        6,142        145,000        638,195        6,142        183,195      (l) semmianual; (k) maturity     7.26        7.25   
93,458,000-1  

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

  U.S. Dollar  

Yankee bonds 2ª emission

    0        0        391        37,500        143,278        391        180,778      (l) semmianual; (k) maturity     7.50        7.50   
93,458,000-1  

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

  U.S. Dollar  

Yankee bonds 4ª emission

    0        0        387,728        0        0        387,728        0      (l) semmianual; (k) maturity     7.77        8.625   
93,458,000-1  

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

  U.S. Dollar  

Yankee bonds 5ª emission

    0        0        3,459        330,093        0        3,459        330,093      (l) semmianual; (k) maturity     5.14        7.75   
93,458,000-1  

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

  U.S. Dollar  

Yankee bonds 6ª emission

    9,250        0        0        450,509        0        9,250        450,509      (l) semmianual; (k) maturity     5.64        5.13   
93,458,000-1  

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

  U.S. Dollar  

Yankee 2021

    0        0        556        80,000        502,522        556        582,522      (l) semmianual; (k) maturity     0        5.63   
                                                                   
     

Total

    15,390        5,307        398,994        1,341,787        2,267,474        419,691        3,609,261         
                                                                   

 

Tax ID  

Name

 

Currency

 

Name-country

Bonds obligation

  Maturity
ThU.S.$
    Total
ThU.S.$
   

Type of
amortization

  Effective
Rate

%
    Nominal
Rate

%
 
        0 to 1
month
    1 to 3
months
    3 to 12
months
    1 to 5
years
    More than
5  years
    Current     Non-
current
       
82,152,700-7  

Bosques Arauco S.A.

  U.F.  

Banco Santander Chile-97,036,000-K

    20        41        187        64        0        248        64      Monthly     —          4.50   
96,567,940-5  

Forestal Valdivia S.A.

  U.F.  

Banco Santander Chile-97,036,000-K

    13        37        0        0        0        50        0      Monthly     —          4.50   
                                                                   
     

Total

    33        78        187        64        0        298        64         
                                                                   

December 31, 2009:

 

Tax ID  

Name

 

Currency

 

Name-country

Loans with banks

  Maturity
ThU.S.$
    Total
ThU.S.$
   

Type of
amortization

  Effective
Rate
    Nominal
Rate
 
        0 to 1
month
    1 to 3
months
    3 to 12
months
    1 to 5
years
    More than
5  years
    Current     Non-
current
       
—    

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

  Real  

Banco Alfa-Brazil

    5        0        22        325        0        27        325      Montly     —          TJLP+1.8%   
93,458,000-1  

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

  US Dollar  

Banco BBVA-United States

    0        0        301        172,458        72,453        301        244,911      (l) semmianual; (k) semmianual from 2011     —         
 

 

Libor 6
months

+0.2%

  
  

  

93,458,000-1  

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

  US Dollar  

Banco del Estado-Chile-97,030,000-7

    0        103,640        0        0        0        103,640        0      Maturity     —          4.35%   
93,458,000-1  

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

  US Dollar  

Banco BBVA-Chile-91,032,000-8

    0        15,003        0        0        0        15,003        0      Maturity     —         
 

 

Libor 2
months

+0.55%

  
  

  

—    

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

  Real  

Banco do Brasil-Brazil

    722        1,195        371        0        0        2,288        0      Maturity     —          6.75%   
—    

Alto Paraná S.A.

  US Dollar  

Banco Santander Rio-Argentina

    3,061        0        0        0        0        3,061        0      Maturity     —          4.80%   
—    

Alto Paraná S.A.

  US Dollar  

Banco Santander Rio-Argentina

    0        4,006        0        0        0        4,006        0      Maturity     —          2.00%   
—    

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

  Real  

Banco Votorantim-Brazil

    77        0        0        0        4,404        77        4,404      Montly     —          TJLP+3.80%   
—    

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

  Real  

Banco Votorantim-Brazil

    6        0        0        0        424        6        424      Montly     —          VC+CM+3.30%   
—    

Alto Paraná S.A.

  US Dollar  

Bank Boston-Argentina

    3,580        0        0        0        0        3,580        0      Maturity     —          5.0%   
—    

Alto Paraná S.A.

  US Dollar  

BBVA Banco Francés-Argentina

    0        0        5,022        0        0        5,022        0      Maturity     —          2.50%   
—    

Alto Paraná S.A.

  US Dollar  

BBVA Banco Francés-Argentina

    0        4,001        0        0        0        4,001        0      Maturity     —          1.85%   
—    

Alto Paraná S.A.

  US Dollar  

BBVA Banco Francés-Argentina

    1,534        0        0        0        0        1,534        0      Maturity     —          5.0%   
—    

Alto Paraná S.A.

  US Dollar  

BBVA Banco Francés-Argentina

    1,006        0        0        0        0        1,006        0      Maturity     —          3.0%   
—    

Alto Paraná S.A.

  US Dollar  

Banco Galicia-Argentina

    0        0        2,009        0        0        2,009        0      Maturity     —          2.75%   
—    

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

  Real  

Banco Itau-Brazil

    2,569        4,116        9,381        0        0        16,066        0      Montly     —         
 
1.43% do
CDI
  
  
—    

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

  Real  

Fundo de Desenvolvimiento Econom.-Brazil

    7        20        54        474        118        81        592      Montly     —          0%   
76,721,630-0  

Forestal Rio Grande S.A.

  US Dollar  

J.P.Morgan-United States

    10,267        0        25,713        104,197        0        35,980        104,197      Quarterly     —         
 

 

Libor 3
months

+0.375%

  
  

  

78,049,140-K  

Forestal Los Lagos S.A.

  US Dollar  

Santander Overseas Bank-Puerto Rico

    4,839        0        0        0        0        4,839        0      Semmianual     —         
 

 

Libor 6
months

+0.5%

  
  

  

                                                                   
     

Total

    27,673        131,981        42,873        277,454        77,399        202,527        354,853         
                                                                   

 

Tax ID  

Name

 

Currency

 

Name-country

Bonds
obligation

  Maturity
ThU.S.$
    Total
ThU.S.$
   

Type of
amortization

  Effective
Rate

%
    Nominal
Rate

%
 
        0 to 1
month
    1 to 3
months
    3 to 12
months
    1 to 5
years
    More than
5 years
    Current     Non-
current
       
93,458,000-1  

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

  U.F.  

Barau-E

    0        0        273        45,796        0        273        45,796      (l) semmianual; (k) maturity     4.02        4.00   
93,458,000-1  

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

  U.F.  

Barau-F

    0        0        2,026        48,635        407,643        2,026        456,278      (l) semmianual; (k) maturity     4.24        4.25   
93,458,000-1  

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

  U.F.  

Barau-H

    0        617        0        89,067        0        617        89,067      (l) semmianual; (k) maturity     2.40        2.25   
—    

Alto Paraná S.A.

  US Dollar  

Bonds 144 A-Argentina

    1,004        0        0        68,850        313,031        1,004        381,881      (l) semmianual; (k) maturity     6.39        6.38   
93,458,000-1  

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

  US Dollar  

Yankee bonds 2019

    15,406        0        0        145,000        681,250        15,406        826,250      (l) semmianual; (k) maturity     7.26        7.25   
93,458,000-1  

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

  US Dollar  

Yankee bonds 2ª emission

    0        2,734        0        37,500        153,125        2,734        190,625      (l) semmianual; (k) maturity     7.50        7.50   
93,458,000-1  

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

  US Dollar  

Yankee bonds 3ª emission

    0        8,749        270,500        0        0        279,249        0      (l) semmianual; (k) maturity     8.65        8.625   
93,458,000-1  

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

  US Dollar  

Yankee bonds 4ª emission

    0        8,914        0        416,993        0        8,914        416,993      (l) semmianual; (k) maturity     7.77        7.75   
93,458,000-1  

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

  US Dollar  

Yankee bonds 5ª emission

    7,303        0        0        346,125        0        7,303        346,125      (l) semmianual; (k) maturity     5.14        5.13   
93,458,000-1  

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

  US Dollar  

Yankee bonds 6ª emission

    0        0        4,047        83,250        380,406        4,047        463,656      (l) semmianual; (k) maturity     5.64        5.63   
                                                                   
     

Total

    23,713        21,014        276,846        1,281,216        1,935,455        321,573        3,216,671         
                                                                   

 

Tax ID  

Name

 

Currency

 

Name-country

Bonds obligation

  Maturity
ThU.S.$
    Total
ThU.S.$
   

Type of
amortization

  Effective
Rate

%
    Nominal
Rate

%
 
        0 to 1
month
    1 to 3
months
    3 to 12
months
    1 to 5
years
    More than
5  years
    Current     Non-
current
       
82,152,700-7  

Bosques Arauco S.A.

  U.F.  

Banco Santander Chile-97,036,000-K

    18        37        169        235        0        224        235      Monthly     —          4.50   
96,567,940-5  

Forestal Valdivia S.A.

  U.F.  

Banco Santander Chile-97,036,000-K

    11        22        104        12        0        137        12      Monthly     —          4.50   
                                                                   
     

Total

    29        59        273        247        0        361        247         
                                                                   

 

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CELULOSA ARAUCO Y CONSTITUCION S.A.

AND SUBSIDIARIES

Unaudited Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statement

September 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

Guarantees given

As of the date of these financial statements, Arauco holds ThU.S.$16,087 as financial assets passed to third parties (beneficiaries), as a direct guarantee. If Arauco does not meet its obligation, the beneficiaries can seek relief under the warranty.

As of September 30, 2010, the assets covered by an indirect guarantee amounted to ThU.S.$308,805. The indirect guarantees are given to protect the obligation assumed by a third party, either a related company (the full guarantee of Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A. on Alto Paraná bonds amounted to ThU.S.$ 270,000) or an unrelated company (the buy-back operations that guarantee the obligation of forest service enterprises amounted to ThU.S.$38,005, which in the event of default, Arauco can cancel the obligation to obtain the asset exchange contract).

Direct and indirect guarantees granted by Arauco:

Direct:

 

Subsidiary reporting

  

Guarantee

  

Involved assets

   ThU.S.$     

Creditor of the guarantee

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

   Collateral    Property,plant and equipment      1,178       Banco Alfa S.A.

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

   Guarantee Letter    Financial instruments      2,044       Tractebel Energia Comercializadora Ltda.

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Guarantee Letter    Financial instruments      6,910       Banco Votorantim S.A.

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Guarantee Letter    Financial instruments      5,859       Banco HSBC Bank Brasil AS

Indirect:

 

Subsidiary reporting

  

Guarantee

  

Involved assets

   ThU.S.$     

Creditor of the guarantee

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   Full Guarantee    Financial instruments      270,000       Alto Paraná S.A. (Bonds Holders 144 A)

Bosques Arauco S.A.

   Buy-back    Financial instruments      4,788       Leasing Banco Santander

Bosques Arauco S.A.

   Buy-back    Financial instruments      2,362       Leasing Banco Chile

Forestal Valdivia S.A.

   Buy-back    Financial instruments      1,880       Leasing Banco Santander

Forestal Valdivia S.A.

   Buy-back    Financial instruments      1,369       Leasing Banco Chile

Forestal Celco S.A.

   Buy-back    Financial instruments      16,497       Banco Santander

Forestal Celco S.A.

   Buy-back    Financial instruments      11,109       Banco Chile

Type of Risk: Market Risk – Exchange Rate

Description

This risk arises from the probability of being affected by exchange rate losses due to the currency in which assets, liabilities and investments are held, but which are not included in the balance sheet of an entity.

 

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

 

 

 

Explanation of Risk Exposures and How these Arise

Arauco is exposed to the risk of U.S. Dollar (functional currency) fluctuations for sales, purchases and obligations in other currencies, such as the Chilean Peso, Euro, Brazilian Real or others. In the case of significant exchange rate variations, the Chilean Peso is the currency that represents the main risk.

Explanation of Risk Management Objectives, Policies and Processes, and Measurement Methods

Arauco performs sensitivity analyses to measure the effect of this variable on EBITDA and Profit.

Sensitivity analysis considers a variation of + / - 10% of the exchange rate as of September 30, 2010 over the Chilean Peso. This fluctuation range is considered possible given current market conditions at the closing date. With all other variables at a constant rate, a U.S. Dollar exchange rate variation of + / - 10% in relation to the Chilean Peso would mean a EBITDA an annual variation of + / -0.82% on the profit after tax and + / - 3.35% and 0.36% on equity.

The main financial instruments subject to exchange rate risk are local bonds issued in UF. These are not covered by swaps described in the Hedging chapter.

 

Amounts expressed in UF

   09/30/2010      12/31/2009  

Bonds Issued in UF (E Series)

     1,000,000         1,000,000   

Bonds Issued in UF (F Series)

     2,000,000         3,000,000   

Type of Risk: Market Risk – Interest rate

Description

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

Explanation of Risk Exposure and How These Arise

Arauco is exposed to risks due to interest rate fluctuations for obligations to the public, banks and financial institutions and financial instruments that accrue interest at a variable rate.

Explanation of Risk Management Objectives, Policies and Processes, and Measurement Methods

Arauco completes its risk analysis by reviewing its exposure to changes in interest rates. As of September 30, 2010, 7.4% of the Company’s bonds and bank loans bear interest at variable rates. A change of + / - 10% interest rate, is considered a possible range of fluctuation. Such market conditions would affect the profit after tax at rate of + / - 2.85% and equity would not be affected.

 

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

 

 

 

 

     09/30/2010
ThU.S.$
     Total  

Fixed rate

     3,172,492         92.6

Bonds issued

     3,007,613      

Loans with Banks (*)

     164,517      

Financial leasing

     362      

Variable rate

     253,903         7.4

Bonds issued

     0      

Loans with banks

     253,903      

Total

     3,426,395         100.00

 

(*) Includes bank loans with variable rate swapped to fixed rate.

Type of Risk: Market Risk – Price of Pulp

Description

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

Explanation of Risk Exposure and How These Arise

Pulp prices are reflected in operational sales within the income statement and directly affect the net profit for the period.

As of September 30, 2010, operational income due to pulp sales accounted for 46.85% of total sales. Pulp prices are fixed on a monthly basis in accordance with the market. Forward contracts or other financial instruments are not used for pulp sales.

Explanation of Risk Management Objectives, Policies and Processes, and Measurement Methods

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

Sensitivity analysis considers a variation of + / - 10% in the average pulp price, a possible fluctuation range given current market conditions at the date of the closing balance. With all other variables constant, a variation of + / - 10% in the average pulp price would mean a EBITDA annual variation of + / - 19%, on the profit after tax and + / - 21.33% and + / - 3.82% on equity.

 

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NOTE 23. OPERATING SEGMENTS (IFRS 8)

Operating segments were defined in accordance with Arauco’s senior management internal reporting structure, that is used to support operating decisions and resource allocation. Furthermore, the availability of relevant financial information has been considered in order to define operating segments. The persons responsible for making the decisions mentioned above are the Chief Executive Officer and Corporate Managing Directors of each business area (segment).

In line with the above, the Company established operating segments according to the following business units:

 

   

Pulp

 

   

Panels

 

   

Sawn Timber

 

   

Forestry

Description of Products and Services that Provide Ordinary Income for each disclosed Segment

Following below are the main products that provide ordinary income for each operational segment:

 

   

Pulp: The main products sold by this department are long fiber bleached pulp (BSKP), short fiber bleached pulp (BHKP), long fiber raw pulp (UKP), and pulp fluff.

 

   

Panels: The main products sold in this area are plywood panels, MDF panels (medium density fiberboard), Hardboard Panels, PB Panels (agglomerated) and MDF Moldings.

 

   

Sawn Timber: The range of products sold by this business unit includes different sizes of sawn wood and remanufactured products such as moldings, precut pieces and finger joints, among others.

 

   

Forestry: This area produces and sells sawn logs, pulpable logs, posts and chips made from owned forests of Radiata and Taeda pine, eucalyptus globulus and nitens forests. Additionally, the Company purchases logs and woodchip from third parties, which it sells to its other business areas.

Explanation on the measurements of Earnings, Assets and Liability of Each Segment

Pulp

The Pulp business unit uses wood exclusively from pine and eucalyptus plantations for the production of different classes of wood cellulose or pulp. Bleached pulp is mainly used as raw material for producing printing and writing paper, as well as toilet paper and high quality wrapping paper. Unbleached pulp is used to produce packing paper, filters, fiber cement products, dielectric paper and others. On the other hand fluff pulp is mainly used in the production of diapers and female hygiene products.

 

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Arauco has six plants, five in Chile and one in Argentina, and they have a total production capacity of approximately 3.2 millions tons per year. Pulp is sold in more than 40 countries, mainly in Asia and Europe.

Panels

The Panels business unit produces a wide range of panels products and several kinds of moldings aimed at the furniture, decoration and construction industries. In its 8 industrial plants, 3 in Chile, 2 in Argentina and 3 in Brazil, the Company has a total annual production capacity of 3 million cubic meters of plywood, PBO, MDF, Hardboards and moldings.

Sawn Timber

The Sawn Timber business unit produces a wide range of wood and remanufactured products with different kinds of uses and appearances, which include a wide variety of uses in the furniture, packing, construction and refurbishing industries.

With 10 saw mills in operation, 8 in Chile and 2 in Argentina, the Company has a production capacity of 2.9 million cubic meters of sawn wood.

Furthermore, the company has 7 remanufacturing plants, 6 in Chile and 1 in Argentina. These plants reprocess sawn wood and produce high quality remanufactured products, such as finger joint and solid moldings as well as precut pieces. These products are sold in more than 28 countries.

Forestry

The Forestry Division is Arauco’s core business. It provides raw material for all products manufactured and sold by the Company. By directly controlling the growth of the forests to be processed, Arauco guarantees itself quality wood for each of its products.

Arauco holds forestry assets distributed throughout Chile, Argentina and Brazil, reaching 1.5 million hectares, of which 926 thousand hectares are used for plantations, 358 thousand hectares for native forests, 193 thousand hectares for other uses and 65 thousand hectares are to be planted. Arauco’s principal plantations consist of Radiata and taeda pine. These are species that have fast growth rates and short harvest cycles compared with other long fiber commercial woods.

Additionally, Arauco owns a forestry asset of 127 thousand hectares in Uruguay through a joint venture with Stora Enso, which is presented under Investment in associates and accounted for the equity method (see Note 15 and 16).

 

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Summary financial information of assets, liabilities and profit or loss by segment, are as follows:

 

Nine-month period ended September 30, 2010

   Pulp
ThU.S.$
    Sawmill
ThU.S.$
     Forestry
ThU.S.$
    Panels
ThU.S.$
     Others
ThU.S.$
     Corporate
ThU.S.$
    Sub Total
ThU.S.$
    Elimination
ThU.S.$
    Total
ThU.S.$
 

Income due to ordinary activities from external customers

     1,345,709        447,253         110,980        813,481         15,953         0        2,733,376        0        2,733,376   

Ordinary activity income among segments

     20,443        31,540         479,953        11,938         17,314         0        561,188        (561,188     0   

Financial income

     0        0         0        0         0         14,026        14,026        0        14,026   

Financial costs

     0        0         0        0         0         (169,185     (169,185     0        (169,185

Financial costs, net

     0        0         0        0         0         (155,159     (155,159     0        (155,159

Depreciation and amortizations

     104,338        14,202         7,253        36,613         2,822         1,931        167,159        0        167,159   

Sum of significant income accounts

     18,681        1,191         146,692        2,112         0         0        168,676        0        168,676   

Sum of significant expense accounts

     1,284        8,962         10,093        1,840         0         0        22,179        0        22,179   
                                                                           

Profit (loss) of each specific segment

     573,705        49,425         53,665        123,196         2,669         (367,313     435,347        0        435,347   
                                                                           

Company equity in profit and loss of associates and joint ventures through equity method

                     

Associates

     0        0         0        0         0         1,876        1,876        0        1,876   

Joint ventures

     (816     0         (4,084     0         0         (14     (4,914     0        (4,914

Income tax expense

     0        0         0        0         0         (123,666     (123,666     0        (123,666

Non-monetary asset disbursements of the segment

                     

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment and biological assets

     132,484        18,391         151,132        45,488         877         466        348,838        0        348,838   

Acquisition and contribution of investments in associates and joint venture

     6,150        0         21,803        7,523         0         5,606        41,082        0        41,082   

Nationality of Ordinary Income

                     

Ordinary income (Chilean companies)

     1,140,731        401,192         71,461        423,765         1,244         0        2,038,393        0        2,038,393   

Ordinary income - foreign (Foreign companies)

     204,978        46,061         39,519        389,716         14,709         0        694,983        0        694,983   

Total Ordinary Incomes

     1,345,709        447,253         110,980        813,481         15,953         0        2,733,376        0        2,733,376   

Year ending September 30, 2010

   Pulp
ThU.S.$
    Sawmill
ThU.S.$
     Forestry
ThU.S.$
    Panels
ThU.S.$
     Others
ThU.S.$
     Corporate
ThU.S.$
    Sub Total
ThU.S.$
    Elimination
ThU.S.$
    Total
ThU.S.$
 

Segment assets

     3,938,729        517,107         5,168,602        1,391,993         49,463         1,236,015        12,301,909        (31,168     12,270,741   

Investments accounted through equity method

                     

Associates

     0        0         0        0         0         115,254        115,254        0        115,254   

Joint Ventures

     30,389        0         329,027        0         0         21,839        381,255        0        381,255   

Segment liabilities

     177,381        57,490         108,799        265,661         14,535         5,000,285        5,624,151        0        5,624,151   

Nationality of non-current assets

                     

Chile

     2,539,768        219,842         3,448,093        301,694         1,986         191,984        6,703,367        1,693        6,705,060   

Foreign

     533,906        33,927         1,227,010        620,378         36,129         89,762        2,541,112        0        2,541,112   

Non-current assets, Total

     3,073,674        253,769         4,675,103        922,072         38,115         281,746        9,244,479        1,693        9,246,172   

 

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

 

 

 

 

Nine-month period ended September 30, 2009

   Pulp
ThU.S.$
     Sawmill
ThU.S.$
    Forestry
ThU.S.$
     Panels
ThU.S.$
     Others
ThU.S.$
    Corporate
ThU.S.$
    Sub Total
ThU.S.$
    Elimination
ThU.S.$
    Total
ThU.S.$
 

Income due to ordinary activities from external customers

     1,213,294         357,368        60,322         585,863         10,757        0        2,227,604        0        2,227,604   

Ordinary activity income among segments

     15,739         2,276        493,956         27,343         19,179        0        558,493        (558,493     0   

Financial income

     0         0        0         0         0        14,702        14,702        0        14,702   

Financial costs

     0         0        0         0         0        (129,482     (129,482     0        (129,482

Financial costs, net

     0         0        0         0         0        (114,780     (114,780     0        (114,780

Depreciation and amortizations

     101,335         14,576        8,344         29,040         2,654        0        155,949        0        155,949   

Sum of significant income accounts

     0         0        115,017         0         0        0        115,017        0        115,017   

Sum of significant expense accounts

     2,391         1,784        3,428         0         0        0        7,603        0        7,603   
                                                                           

Profit (loss) of each specific segment

     181,319         (3,128     93,851         72,369         (157     (190,881     153,373        0        153,373   
                                                                           

Company equity in profit and loss of associates and joint ventures through equity method

                     

Associates

     0         0        0         0         0        4,041        4,041        0        4,041   

Joint ventures

     0         0        0         0         0        1,641        1,641        0        1,641   

Income tax expense

     0         0        0         0         0        (43,149     (43,149     0        (43,149

Non-monetary asset disbursements of the segment

                     

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment and biological assets

     118,219         23,600        93,634         22,332         3,034        6,996        267,815        0        267,815   

Acquisition and contribution of investments in associates and joint venture

     0         0        0         155,486         0        10,131        165,617        0        165,617   

Nationality of Ordinary Income

                     

Ordinary income (Chilean companies)

     1,061,098         323,598        33,937         370,918         830        0        1,790,381        0        1,790,381   

Ordinary income - foreign (Foreign companies)

     152,196         33,770        26,385         214,945         9,927        0        437,223        0        437,223   

Total Ordinary Incomes

     1,213,294         357,368        60,322         585,863         10,757        0        2,227,604        0        2,227,604   

Year ending December 31, 2009

   Pulp
ThU.S.$
     Sawmill
ThU.S.$
    Forestry
ThU.S.$
     Panels
ThU.S.$
     Others
ThU.S.$
    Corporate
ThU.S.$
    Sub Total
ThU.S.$
    Elimination
ThU.S.$
    Total
ThU.S.$
 

Segment assets

     3,752,640         444,803        5,029,092         1,209,617         50,426        938,154        11,424,732        (10,905     11,413,827   

Investment in associates and joint ventures through equity method

                     

Associates

     0         0        0         0         0        118,435        118,435        0        118,435   

Joint Ventures

     25,055         0        305,701         0         0        26,910        357,666        0        357,666   

Segment liabilities

     119,262         41,251        94,786         232,227         9,407        4,534,461        5,031,394        0        5,031,394   

Nationality of non-current assets

                     

Chile

     2,604,235         222,473        3,364,282         299,227         1,974        175,945        6,668,136        1,938        6,670,074   

Foreign

     539,907         42,053        990,407         764,288         37,627        97,158        2,471,440        0        2,471,440   

Non-current assets, Total

     3,144,142         264,526        4,354,689         1,063,515         39,601        273,103        9,139,576        1,938        9,141,514   

 

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

 

 

 

 

Quarter July-September, 2010

   Pulp
ThU.S.$
    Sawmill
ThU.S.$
     Forestry
ThU.S.$
    Panels
ThU.S.$
    Others
ThU.S.$
     Corporate
ThU.S.$
    Sub Total
ThU.S.$
    Elimination
ThU.S.$
    Total
ThU.S.$
 

Income due to ordinary activities

     531,042        172,592         41,445        285,158        4,870         0        1,035,107        0        1,035,107   

Ordinary activity income among segments

     8,249        15,340         194,672        4,882        7,768         0        230,911        (230,911     0   

Financial income

     0        0         0        0        0         3,298        3,298        0        3,298   

Financial costs

     0        0         0        0        0         (61,622     (61,622     0        (61,622

Financial costs, net

     0        0         0        0        0         (58,324     (58,324     0        (58,324

Depreciations and amortizations

     37,119        4,577         2,596        11,218        896         573        56,979        0        56,979   

Sum of significant income accounts

     (3,766     122         74,065        (38     0         0        70,383        0        70,383   

Sum of significant expense accounts

     464        2,505         953        (2,526     0         0        1,396        0        1,396   
                                                                          

Profit (loss) of each specific segment

     221,282        24,564         32,878        48,619        702         (129,227     198,818        0        198,818   
                                                                          

Company equity in profit and loss of associates and joint ventures accounted through equity method

                    

Associates

     0        0         0        0        0         1,593        1,593        0        1,593   

Joint ventures

     (363     0         (1,574     0        0         (575     (2,512     0        (2,512

Income tax expense

     0        0         0        0        0         (64,332     (64,332     0        (64,332

Non-monetary asset disbursements of the segment

                    

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment and biological assets

     9,596        7,616         31,036        20,783        250         0        69,281        0        69,281   

Acquisition and contribution of investments in associates and joint venture

     1,500        0         0        546        0         1,500        3,546        0        3,546   

Nationality of Ordinary Income

                    

Ordinary income (Chilean companies)

     466,003        154,963         24,526        147,352        687         0        793,531        0        793,531   

Ordinary income - foreign (Foreign companies)

     65,039        17,629         16,919        137,806        4,183         0        241,576        0        241,576   

Total Ordinary Incomes

     531,042        172,592         41,445        285,158        4,870         0        1,035,107        0        1,035,107   

 

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

 

 

 

 

Quarter July-September, 2009

   Pulp
ThU.S.$
     Sawmill
ThU.S.$
    Forestry
ThU.S.$
    Panels
ThU.S.$
     Others
ThU.S.$
    Corporate
ThU.S.$
    Sub Total
ThU.S.$
    Elimination
ThU.S.$
    Total
ThU.S.$
 

Income due to ordinary activities

     448,948         139,157        16,415        226,798         3,346        0        834,664        0        834,664   

Ordinary activity income among segments

     7,411         757        173,152        7,981         7,141        0        196,442        (196,442     0   

Financial income

     0         0        0        0         0        5,417        5,417        0        5,417   

Financial costs

     0         0        0        0         0        (46,037     (46,037     0        (46,037

Financial costs, net

     0         0        0        0         0        (40,260     (40,260     0        (40,260

Depreciations and amortizations

     34,627         6,367        5,327        13,566         860        0        60,747        0        60,747   

Sum of significant income accounts

     0         0        39,096        0         0        0        39,096        0        39,096   

Sum of significant expense accounts

     113         369        (1,306     0         0        0        (824     0        (824
                                                                          

Profit (loss) of each specific segment

     96,975         (1,923     41,171        27,181         (1,240     (68,834     93,330        0        93,330   
                                                                          

Company equity in profit and loss of associates and joint ventures accounted through equity method

                    

Associates

     0         0        0        0         0        (74     (74     0        (74

Joint ventures

     0         0        0        0         0        (191     (191     0        (191

Income tax expense

     0         0        0        0         0        (23,376     (23,376     0        (23,376

Non-monetary asset disbursements of the segment

                    

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment and biological assets

     30,190         10,185        28,131        9,946         211        6,996        85,659        0        85,659   

Acquisition and contribution of investments in associates and joint venture

     0         0        0        155,486         0        0        155,486        0        155,486   

Nationality of Ordinary Income

                    

Ordinary income (Chilean companies)

     396,670         126,052        6,182        141,281         277        0        670,462        0        670,462   

Ordinary income - foreign (Foreign companies)

     52,278         13,105        10,233        85,517         3,069        0        164,202        0        164,202   

Total Ordinary Incomes

     448,948         139,157        16,415        226,798         3,346        0        834,664        0        834,664   

 

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CELULOSA ARAUCO Y CONSTITUCION S.A.

AND SUBSIDIARIES

Unaudited Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statement

September 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

NOTE 24. DISTRIBUTABLE NET PROFIT AND EARNINGS PER SHARE

Distributable net profit

As a general policy, the Board of Directors of Arauco agreed that the net profit to be distributed as dividend payment is determined based on the effective realized profit, net of any relevant variations in the value of unrealized assets and liabilities, which are excluded from the calculation of net profit during the period such changes are made.

As a result of the foregoing, for purposes of determining the distributable net profit of the Company, which is the net profit to be considered for calculating the minimum required and additional dividend, the following unrealized results are excluded from the results of the exercise:

 

1) Those relating to the fair value recorded for forestry assets covered by IAS 41, restoring them to the net profit at the time of its completion. For these purposes, this includes the realized portion of such increases in fair value for assets sold or disposed by other means.

 

2) Those generated through the acquisition of entities. These results will be restored to the net profit at the time of their realization. For this purpose, the results are realized when acquired entities generate a profit after their acquisition or when such entities are sold.

The deferred taxes associated with the amounts described in points 1) and 2) are also excluded.

The following table details adjustments made for the determination of distributable net profits as of September 30, 2010 correspond to 40% of the distributable net profit for the year 2010:

 

     Distributable  Net
Profit

ThU.S.$
 

Profit attributable to the Parent Company at 09/30/2010

     435,347   

Adjustments

  

Biological Assets

  

Unrealized

     (146,693

Realized

     141,331   

Deferred taxes

     (1,299

Bioligical Assets (net)

     (6,661

Negative Goodwill

     (1,113

Total adjustments

     (7,774

Distributable Net Profit at 09/30/2010

     427,573   

As a general matter, the Company expects to maintain its policy on dividends, for all future tax periods, with around 40% of net profits to be distributed for each tax year, but will also consider the alternative of distributing a provisional dividend at year end.

Other non-current financial liabilities included in the Consolidated Balance Sheet dated September 30, 2010 shows ThU.S.$171,029 for the provision of minimum dividend for the year 2010.

 

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September 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

Earnings per share

The earnings per share are calculated by dividing the profit attributable to shareholders of the Company with the weighted average of outstanding common shares. Arauco has no dilutive shares.

 

     January-September      July-September  

Gains (losses) per Shares

   2010
ThU.S.$
     2009
ThU.S.$
     2010
ThU.S.$
     2009
ThU.S.$
 

Gain (loss) attributable to holders of instruments in net equity participation of the Controller

     435,347         153,373         198,818         93,330   

Weighted average of number of shares, basic

     113,152,446         113,152,446         113,152,446         113,152,446   

Gain (loss) per share (U.S.$ per share)

     3.85         1.36         1.76         0.82   

NOTE 25. EVENTS AFTER REPORTING PERIOD (IAS 10)

1) On October 26, 2010, the Board of Directors of the Company was informed that its subsidiary Paneles Arauco S.A. approved the “Teno MDP Panels Plant” project, located at Commune de Teno, Provincia de Curicó, VII Región del Maule.

Such project consists of the construction and operation of a plant that will develop MDP (medium density particle) panels or boards. The annual productive capacity of the project is estimated at 300,000 cubic meters of finished products, of which approximately 250,000 cubic meters will be coated with melamined paper.

It is estimated that the Project will generate employment for an average of 350 persons (up to a maximum of 600 persons) during the construction phase and for an average of 300 persons during its operating phase.

The execution of this Project will require an approximate investment of U.S.$110,000,000, which will be financed with our own resources.

Arauco estimates that this transaction will have positive effects in the Company’s results, despite the fact that these effects are currently not quantifiable.

2) After September 30, 2010 Arauco received as compensation insurances, payments amounting to U.S.$185 million corresponding to advances, which include both compensation for losses caused by physical damages (U.S.$75 million) and downtime (U.S.$110 million).

3) The authorization for the issuance and publication of these consolidated financial statements for the period finished on September 30, 2010 was approved by the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) in Extraordinary Session No. 433 dated November 23, 2010.

No other events have occurred between September 30, 2010 and the issuance of these financial statements.

 

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