EX-99.1 2 d453547dex991.htm UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Unaudited consolidated financial statements
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Exhibit 99.1

ARAUCO AND CONSTITUTION PULP INC

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Item         Page  
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, 2012

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

 

1. ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

 

a) Analysis of the Financial Statement

The principal components of assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, are as follows:

 

Assets

   09-30-2012
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2011
ThU.S.$
 

Current assets

     2,558,626         2,462,660   

Non-current assets

     10,885,582         10,089,518   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

     13,444,208         12,552,178   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

   09-30-2012
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2011
ThU.S.$
 

Current liabilities

     1,301,716         1,031,945   

Non-current liabilities

     5,214,860         4,490,083   

Non-parent participation

     76,366         90,543   

Net equity attributable to parent company

     6,851,266         6,939,607   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total net equity and liabilities

     13,444,208         12,552,178   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of September 30, 2012, total assets increased by 7.11% or U.S.$ 892 million compared to December 31, 2011. This increase is mainly attributable to an increase in the balance of Property, plant and equipment due to investments in Arauco Canada Panels ULC and in Arauco Panels USA LLC and increased contributions in our joint ventures in Uruguay.

Moreover, liabilities increased by U.S.$ 994 million, mainly attributable to an increase in Financial Liabilities as a result of bonds issued in January and April 2012 of ThU.S.$ 733 million, and the recognition of deferred tax due to change of rate, offset by reductions in liabilities for payment of income tax and dividend payment in the month of May 2012.

The main financial and operating ratios are as follows:

 

Liquidity ratios

   09-30-2012      12-31-2011  

Current ratio

     1.97         2.39   

Acid ratio

     1.15         1.34   

Debt indicators

   09-30-2012      12-31-2011  

Debt to equity ratio

     0.94         0.79   

Short-term debt to total debt

     0.20         0.19   

Long-term debt to total debt

     0.80         0.81   
     09-30-2012      09-30-2011  

Financial expenses covered

     2.49         4.64   

 

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Ratio Analysis of the Consolidated Financial Statement

September 30, 2012

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

 

ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL POSITION, continued

 

a) Analysis of the Balance Sheet, continued

 

Operational ratios

   09-30-2012      12-31-2011  

Inventory turnover

     2.79         2.71   

Inventory turnover (excluding biological assets)

     3.64         3.82   

Inventory permanence-days

     129.24         132.95   

Inventory permanence (excluding biological assets)

     98.90         94.23   

The liquidity ratio and the acid ratio for the current period has decreased this year compared to the period 2011. This is due to a lower proportional increase in current assets compared to a proportional reduction in the variation of current liabilities, which in turn is explained by an increase in current financial liabilities, partially offset by a decrease in liabilities for income tax and dividend.

As of September 30, 2012, the short-term debt represented 20% of total liabilities compared to 19% as of December 2011.

The ratio of financial expenses covered decreased from 4.64 to 2.49. This drop is mainly attributable to a lower net income in 2012, compared to the same period of 2011.

 

b) Analysis of the Income Statement

Profit before Income Tax

Profit before Income Tax registered a profit of U.S.$ 221 million for the six-month period compared to U.S.$ 551 million the same period of the previous year, a decrease of U.S.$ 330 million. The change is explained by the factors described in the following table:

 

Item

   Million
U.S.$
 

Gross margin

     (378

Other operating income

     48   

Other operating expenses

     (18

Difference of exchange

     (4

Other items

     22   
  

 

 

 

Net change in income before income tax

     (330
  

 

 

 

Gross Margin presents a profit of U.S.$ 841 million, a decrease of U.S.$ 378 million compared to the same period (U.S.$ 1,219 million) caused by a proportional increase in Cost of sales and a decrease in sales prices, despite the increase in sales volumes, mainly in the cellulose business.

 

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Ratio Analysis of the Consolidated Financial Statement

September 30, 2012

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

 

ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL POSITION, continued

 

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

 

Revenues

      

 

09-30-2012

ThU.S$

  

  

   

 

09-30-2011

ThU.S$

  

  

Pulp

       982,283        1,133,045   

Sawn timber

       364,626        362,762   

Panels

       604,222        637,025   

Forestry

       79,690        78,381   

Other

       16,341        12,136   

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenues

       2,047,162        2,223,349   
    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Sales costs

       09-30-2012
ThU.S$
    09-30-2011
ThU.S$
 

Wood

       413,433        367,054   

Forestry work

       287,808        267,261   

Depreciation

       107,600        107,432   

Other costs

       653,116        624,719   

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total sales costs

       1,461,957        1,369,466   
    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profitability index

       09-30-2012     12-31-2011  

Profitability on equity

     1.12        8.95   

Profitability on assets

     0.60        4.95   

Return on operating assets

     2.01        5.21   

Profitability ratios

       09-30-2012     06-30-2011  

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

     0.49        3.82   

EBITDA (MThU.S.$)

     609,2        943.1   

Income after tax (ThU.S.$) (2)

     59        441   

Gross margin (ThU.S.$)

     841        1,219   

Financial costs (ThU.S.$)

     (148     (151

 

(1) Earnings per share refer to the profit to net equity to parent company.
(2) Includes interest.

2. 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, 2012

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

 

 

3. MARKET SITUATION

Pulp Division

During the third quarter of 2012 the downward trend in prices that began in the previous quarter was confirmed. The main reason behind this drop was the lower demand for paper which triggered temporary closures of paper production. This situation causes two effects: (i) less paper production and therefore less demand for its raw material (pulp), and (ii) more pulp supply because of the stoppage of integrated paper producers that continue with its pulp production that is sold to the market. Both effects brought an oversupply to the market. Nonetheless, at the end of this third quarter there was an initial positive change in price and demand trends.

Despite the abovementioned reasons, we should consider the seasonality in paper demand in the Northern Hemisphere during the summer. During these months the demand for paper usually declines (and so does production). It is common to observe annual stoppages of production lines during vacations especially in July and August. In September demand usually returns to normal levels.

The demand in China also experienced the seasonality of low demand during summer and in addition, an oversupply of pulp coming from shipments to China that would have normally been sent to other importing countries. The Chinese economy continues to adjust, slowing the expansion of the paper market, especially in commodity paper for printing and writing. Other types of paper, such as tissue and special paper were less affected. The oversupply of long fiber caused by the exports of pulp from Europe to China continued, however, the growth rate of such exports has decreased because of rising freight costs from Europe to China.

Europe is the most depressed market and has had the biggest adjustments in paper production and oversupply especially in long fiber. Long Fiber produced in Nordic countries has become more competitive reaching regions such as South of Europe, where in the past have not been present due to lack of competitiveness or because of better alternatives. In general, the European economy did not show improvements and as a consequence the low demand for paper and the installed overcapacity of paper production continues being one of the main concerns for pulp importers.

The Middle East and Latin American markets had normal levels of demand but prices follow international trends, especially Middle East where producers from Europe, Brazil and North America may be competitive. For many producers it would normally be more difficult to be competitive in the Latin American market, however, some Nordic producers were able to ship long fiber to this market.

Sawn Timber Division

The real estate and construction sectors in the United Sates have shown a positive upward trend during the third quarter of 2012. The housing starts index reached in September 872,000 units per year, that is, a 34.8% increase compared to September, 2011. Current construction levels, however, continue to be low when compared to the average of the past ten years. During the third quarter of 2012 the sales price of moldings in the United States had a small improvement when compared to the second quarter of this year.

 

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September 30, 2012

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

 

 

During the third quarter of this year markets in general showed a small decline. Sales volumes were stable, but with pressure from a decline in prices. Also, in this third quarter the stock of logs in China was in line with demand, achieving stable prices for logs and wood.

Panels Division

Compared with the same quarter of 2011, sales were 8% lower. This decrease in sales can be explained by lower volume sales of 5% compared to the same period in 2011. The decrease in sales volume is mainly explained by the closure of our Curitiba mill in December 2011 and the Nueva Aldea plywood mill destroyed in a fire in January 2012.

Our Plywood’s sales volume to end-clients strongly declined compared to the same period in 2011, mainly caused by a market adjustment related to a lower supply in the market.

In the case of MDF panels sales volume increased in line with an active market in Latin America.

Particleboard panels sales volume had a slight increase compared to the same period of 2011, mainly explained by the Zarate mill in Argentina that resolved its operational issues it had in the previous quarter, and volume production after the start-up of our new Teno milll. Hardboard panels sales volume had a small increase when compared to the third quarter 2011, driven mainly by more sales of value added products to Mexico.

 

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Ratio Analysis of the Consolidated Financial Statement

September 30, 2012

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

 

 

4. ANALYSIS OF CASH FLOW

The main components of net cash flow in each period are as follows:

 

     09-30-2012
ThU.S.$
    09-30-2011
ThU.S.$
 

Positive (negative) Cash flow

    

Cash flow from operating activities

     314,052        597,606   

Cash flow from financing activities:

    

Loan and bond payments

     807,488        (327,577

Dividend payments

     (176,762     (200,672

Others

     (21     1,175   

Cash flow from investment activities:

    

Purchase and sales of permanent investments (net)

     (327,137     (121,660

Incorporation and sale of property, plant and equipment

     (423,904     (406,099

Incorporation and sale of biological assets

     (89,924     (103,355

Loan to related companies

     (51,000     (80,701

Other

     (1,199     (4,921
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash flow for the period

     51,593        (646,204
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

We had a positive operating cash flow of U.S.$ 314 million for the current period compared to U.S.$ 598 million for the same period last year. This decrease was mainly due to an increase in payments for income tax and an increase in payments to suppliers and employees, partially offset by the increase in collection from insurance payments.

Cash flow from financing activities had a positive balance of U.S.$ 631 million in the current period, compared to a negative balance of U.S.$ 527 million for the same period in 2011. This variation resulted from the issuance of bonds in the amount of U.S.$ 733 million during the current period.

The investment cash flow, at the end of the current period, decreased U.S.$ 893 million (U.S.$ 717 million in 2011), mainly due to an increase in capital contributions, and higher payments for acquisition of property, plant and equipment in 2012.

5. MARKET RISK ANALYSIS

In respect of the economic risks resulting from interest rate variations, the Company maintains, as of September 30, 2012, a ratio of fixed rate debt to total consolidated debt of approximately 86.7%, which it believes is consistent with industry standards. The Company does not engage in futures 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 Statements

September 30, 2012

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

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

 

     Note    09-30-2012
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2011
ThU.S.$
 

Assets

        

Current Assets

        

Cash and cash equivalents

   4      370,278         315,901   

Other financial current assets

   23      879         0   

Other current non-financial assets

   25      249,805         207,196   

Trade and Other receivables -net

   23      776,541         740,416   

Related party receivables

   13      7,819         70,179   

Inventories

   3      844,294         795,104   

Biological assets, current

   20      221,460         281,418   

Tax receivables

        72,618         37,153   

Total Current Assets other than assets or disposal groups classified as held for sale or as held for distribution to owners

        2,543,694         2,447,367   

Non-Current Assets or disposal groups classified as held for sale

   22      14,932         15,293   

Non-Current Assets or disposal groups classified as held for sale or as held for distribution to owners

        14,932         15,293   

Total Current Assets

        2,558,626         2,462,660   

Non-Current Assets

        

Other non-current financial assets

   23      65,647         25,812   

Other non-current and non-financial assets

   25      111,834         99,901   

Trade receivables, non current

   23      12,554         7,332   

Related party receivables, non current

   13      120,244         0   

Investment in associates accounted for using equity method

   15-16      1,007,681         886,706   

Intangible assets

   19      18,988         17,609   

Goodwill

        59,055         59,124   

Property, plant and equipment

   7      5,853,666         5,393,978   

Biological assets, non-current

   20      3,488,943         3,463,166   

Deferred tax assets

   6      146,970         135,890   

Total non-Current Assets

        10,885,582         10,089,518   

Total Assets

        13,444,208         12,552,178   

 

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

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September 30, 2012

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

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (continued)

 

     Note      09-30-2012
ThU.S.$
    12-31-2011
ThU.S.$
 

Equity and liabilities

       

Liabilities

       

Current Liabilities

       

Other current financial liabilities

     23         710,556        248,992   

Trade and other payables

     23         474,949        397,073   

Related party payables

     13         11,819        9,785   

Other provisions, current

     18         9,608        8,607   

Tax liabilities

        1,985        144,989   

Current provision for employee benefits

     10         3,866        3,307   

Other current non financial liabilities

     25         88,933        219,192   

Total current liabilities other than assets included in disposal groups classified as held for sale

        1,301,716        1,031,945   

Total Current Liabilities

        1,301,716        1,031,945   

Non-Current Liabilities

       

Other non-current financial liabilities

     23         3,638,635        3,063,471   

Other non - current provisions

     18         11,470        9,688   

Deferred tax liabilities

     6         1,413,852        1,256,233   

Non-current provision for employee benefits

     10         42,479        36,102   

Other non - current non financial liabilities

     25         108,424        124,589   

Total non - current liabilities

        5,214,860        4,490,083   

Total liabilities

        6,516,576        5,522,028   

Net Equity

       

Issued capital stock

        353,176        353,176   

Accumulated earnings

        6,703,927        6,683,252   

Other reserves

        (205,837     (96,821

Net equity attributable to parent company

        6,851,266        6,939,607   

Non-controlling interest

        76,366        90,543   

Total net equity

        6,927,632        7,030,150   

Total net equity and liabilities

        13,444,208        12,552,178   

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

 

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Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2012

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

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

 

          January-September     July-September  
     Note    2012
ThU.S.$
    2011
ThU.S.$
    2012
ThU.S.$
    2011
MUS$
 

Income Statement

           

Revenue

   9      3,078,379        3,338,517        1,031,217        1,115,168   

Cost of sales

        (2,237,758     (2,120,023     (775,801     (750,557

Gross Income

        840,621        1,218,494        255,416        364,611   

Other operating income

   2      248,708        200,715        129,276        63,191   

Distribution costs

   2      (329,758     (375,099     (115,833     (143,973

Administrative expenses

   2      (336,280     (299,565     (114,764     (106,750

Other operating expenses

   2      (62,657     (44,909     (15,358     (14,003

Other income (Loss)

   14      16,248        18        (15     18   

Profitability (Loss Statement) from operating activities

        376,882        699,654        138,722        163,094   

Financial income

        12,862        21,119        3,962        9,713   

Financial costs

   2      (148,451     (151,372     (45,063     (47,277

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

   15      (4,666     (6,515     3,911        1,762   

Exchange rate differences

        (15,759     (11,982     (9,589     (29,638

Income before income tax

        220,868        550,904        91,943        97,654   

Income Tax

   6      (162,079     (110,020     (148,668     (16,369

Income from continuing operations

        58,789        440,884        (56,725 )      81,285   

Net Income

        58,789        440,884        (56,725 )      81,285   

Income attributable to equity holders

           

Income attributable to parent company

        55,318        432,294        (58,248     78,229   

Income attributable to non-parent company

        3,471        8,590        1,523        3,056   

Net Income

        58,789        440,884        (56,725 )      81,285   

Basic earnings per share

           

Earnings per share from continuing operations

        0.0004889        0.0038205        (0.0005148     0.0006914   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
        0.0004889        0.0038205        (0.0005148 )      0.0006914   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings per diluted shares

           

Earnings per diluted share from continuing operations

        0.0004889        0.0038205        (0.0005148     0.0006914   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic earnings per diluted share

        0.0004889        0.0038205        (0.0005148 )      0.0006914   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

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September 30, 2012

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

 

CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME STATEMENTS

 

          January-September     July-September  
     Note    2012
ThU.S.$
    2011
ThU.S.$
    2012
ThU.S.$
    2011
MUS$
 

Net Income

        58,789        440,884        (56,725 )      81,285   

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

           

Exchange difference on conversion

           

Gain (loss) for exchange differences, before tax

   11      (96,268     (117,443     (4,631     (190,605

Cash flow hedges

           

Gain (loss) for cash flow hedges, before tax

   23      (19,870     (16,823     (13,568     (12,640

Participation in Other comprehensive income in associates and joint ventures accounted for using equity method

        120        (4,155     (80     (3,821

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

        (116,018 )      (138,421 )      (18,279 )      (207,066 ) 

Income tax related to Cash flow hedges on Other comprehensive income

   6-23      3,838        1,562        2,316        519   

Other comprehensive income

        (112,180 )      (136,859 )      (15,963 )      (206,547 ) 

Total comprehensive income

        (53,391 )      304,025        (72,688 )      (125,262 ) 

Comprehensive Income Statement attributable to

           

Comprehensive income statement attributable to parent company

        (53,698     300,492        (74,064     (119,913

Comprehensive income statement attributable to non-controlling interest

        307        3,533        1,376        (5,349

Total comprehensive income

        (53,391 )      304,025        (72,688 )      (125,262 ) 

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

 

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Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2012

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

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

09-30-2012

   Share
Capital
ThU.S.$
     Conversion
Reserves
ThU.S.$
    Hedge
Reserves
ThU.S.$
    Participation in
other
Comprehensive
Income in
Associates and
Joint Venture
ThU.S.$
    Other
Reserves
ThU.S.$
    Accumulated
Earnings
ThU.S.$
    Equity
attributable
to parent
Company
T.hU.S.$
    Non -
controlling

interest
ThU.S.$
    Equity
Total
ThU.S.$
 

Opening balance at 01/01/2012

     353,176         (67,539     (25,914     (3,368     (96,821     6,683,252        6,939,607        90,543        7,030,150   

Comprehensive income statement

                   

Net income

                55,318        55,318        3,471        58,789   

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

        (93,104     (16,032     120        (109,016       (109,016     (3,164     (112,180

Comprehensive income

        (93,104 )      (16,032 )      120        (109,016 )      55,318        (53,698 )      307        (53,391 ) 

Dividends

                (34,643     (34,643     0        (34,643

Increase (decrease) for transfer and other changes

                  0        (14,484     (14,484

Total Changes in equity

     0         (93,104 )      (16,032 )      120        (109,016 )      20,675        (88,341 )      (14,177 )      (102,518 ) 

Closing balance at 09/30/2012

     353,176         (160,643 )      (41,946 )      (3,248 )      (205,837 )      6,703,927        6,851,266        76,366        6,927,632   

 

09-30-2011

   Share
Capital
ThU.S.$
     Conversion
Reserves
ThU.S.$
    Hedge
Reserves
ThU.S.$
    Participation in
other
Comprehensive
Income in
Associates and
Joint Venture
ThU.S.$
    Other
Reserves
ThU.S.$
    Accumulated
Earnings
ThU.S.$
    Equity
attributable
to parent
Company
T.hU.S.$
    Non -
controlling

interest
ThU.S.$
    Equity
Total
ThU.S.$
 

Opening balance at 01/01/2011

     353,176         72,699        (14,079     134        58,754        6,320,264        6,732,194        108,381        6,840,575   

Comprehensive income statement

                   

Net income

                432,294        432,294        8,590        440,884   

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

        (112,386     (15,261     (4,155     (131,802       (131,802     (5,057     (136,859

Comprehensive income

        (112,386 )      (15,261 )      (4,155 )      (131,802 )      432,294        300,492        3,533        304,025   

Dividends

              0        (175,994     (175,994     0        (175,994

Increase (decrease) for transfer and other changes

              0          0        (16,752     (16,752

Total Changes in equity

     0         (112,386 )      (15,261 )      (4,155 )      (131,802 )      256,300        124,498        (13,219 )      111,279   

Closing balance at 09/30/2011

     353,176         (39,687 )      (29,340 )      (4,021 )      (73,048 )      6,576,564        6,856,692        95,162        6,951,854   

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

 

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Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2012

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

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS-DIRECT METHOD

 

     09-30-2012
ThU.S.$
    09-30-2011
ThU.S.$
 

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

    

Cash Flows from (used in) Operating Activities

    

Classes of cash receipts from operating activities

    

Receipts from sales of goods and rendering of services

     3,418,195        3,647,060   

Receipts from premiums and claims, annuities and other policy benefits

     122,182        2,052   

Other cash receipts from operating activities

     217,800        199,675   

Classes of cash payments

    

Payments to suppliers for goods and services

     (2,839,665     (2,764,373

Payments to and behalf of employees

     (271,175     (231,111

Other cash payments from operating activities

     (18,928     (7,891

Dividends received

     3,980        1,720   

Interest paid

     (133,754     (157,380

Interest received

     10,252        13,112   

Income taxes refund (paid)

     (194,843     (104,621

Other (outflows) inflows of cash, net

     8        (637

Net Cash flows from Operating Activities

     314,052        597,606   

Cash flows (used in) investment activities

    

Cash flow used in obtaining control of subsidiaries or other businesses

     (190,897     0   

Cash flow used to contributions in associates

     (13,560     (981

Other cash receipts from sales of participations in joint ventures

     6,607        0   

Capital contributions to joint ventures

     (129,287     (120,679

Loans to related parties

     (60,500     (127,130

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

     7,119        9,684   

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

     (431,023     (415,783

Proceeds from sales of Intangible Assets

     3,250        0   

Purchase of intangible assets

     (4,464     (7,455

Proceeds from other long-term assets

     1,750        4,734   

Purchase of biological assets

     (91,674     (108,089

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

     9,500        46,429   

Other outflows of cash, net

     15        2,534   

Cash flows used in Investment Activities

     (893,164 )      (716,736 ) 

Cash flows from (used in) Financing Activities

    

Total loans obtained

     1,398,457        218,301   

Proceeds from short-term borrowings

     763,059        0   

Loans obtained in long term

     635,398        218,301   

Repayments of borrowings

     (590,969     (545,878

Dividends paid by subsidiaries or special purpose companies

     (176,762     (200,672

Other inflows of cash, net

     (21     1,175   

Cash flows from (used in) Financing Activities

     630,705        (527,074 ) 

Net increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents before effect of exchange rate changes

     51,593        (646,204 ) 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     2,784        (20,165

Net increase (decrease) of Cash and Cash equivalents

     54,377        (666,369 ) 

Cash and cash equivalents, at the beginning of the period

     315,901        1,043,834   

Cash and cash equivalents, at the end of the period

     370,278        377,465   

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

 

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September 30, 2012

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

 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NOTE 1.    PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Entity Information

Name of Reporting Entity

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A. (the “Company” and together its subsidiaries, “Arauco”), 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. Arauco is controlled by Empresas Copec S.A., which owns 99.9779% of Arauco, and is registered in the Registry as No. 0028. 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.

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 99.9780% of the shares of AntarChile S.A., the controller of our parent company Empresas Copec S.A.

Arauco’s Consolidated Interim Financial Statements were prepared on a going concern basis.

Presentation of Financial Statements

The Financial Statements presented by Arauco as of September 30, 2012 are:

 

   

Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

 

   

Consolidated Statements of Income for the period ended 2012 and 2011.

 

   

Consolidated Comprehensive Income Statements for the period ended 2012 and 2011.

 

   

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Equity for the period ended 2012 and 2011.

 

   

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – Direct Method for the period ended 2012 and 2011.

 

   

Disclosure of Explanatory Information (notes).

Period covered by the Financial Statements

Period from January 1 to September 30, 2012.

 

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September 30, 2012

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

 

 

Date of Approval of Financial Statements

The issuance of these consolidated interim financial statements for the period from January 1 to September 30, 2012, was approved by the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) in Extraordinary Session N° 478 of November 21, 2012.

Functional and Reporting 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.

The financial information included herein is presented in thousands of U.S. Dollars.

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. qualify as Special Purpose Entities. These entities are considered to be controlled by Arauco, which is determined, 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 consolidated interim financial statements of Arauco include the Balance Sheet, Statement of Income, Comprehensive Income Statement, Statement of Changes in Net Equity and Statement of Cash Flows in accordance with IFRS as issued by the IASB.

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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September 30, 2012

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

 

 

Summary of significant accounting policies

The accompanying consolidated interim financial statements as of September 30, 2012 were prepared in accordance with Arauco’s accounting policies, uniformly applied to all items in these consolidated interim financial statements.

 

a) Basis for Presentation of financial statements

The actual Consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared according to international basis of financial information issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and they represent the integral, explicit and unreserved adoption of the mentioned international standards.

The consolidated interim 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.

 

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

In a business acquisition, management prepares avaluation of the acquired fixed assets and their useful lives based on a report issued by a third party expert.

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.

Sensitivity analysis associated to the estimated useful lifes are disclosed in Note 7.

 

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September 30, 2012

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

 

 

- 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 makes assumptions that are mainly based on market conditions existing at each balance sheet date.

Detailed financial information of Fair Value of Financial Instruments and sensitivity analysis are presented in Note 23.

-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.

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 main considerations used to calculate the valuation of forest plantations are presented in Note 20 including sensitivity analysis.

-Lawsuits and Contingencies

Arauco and its subsidiaries are subject to certain ongoing lawsuits. Future effects on Arauco’s financial condition resulting from these lawsuits are estimated by the management of the Company, in collaboration with its legal advisors. Arauco reserves appropriate contingency estimates on each balance sheet and/or upon each substantial modification to an underlying cause of any such litigation, which decisions are based on the reports of its legal advisors. Detailed lawsuits information is presented in Note 18.

 

c) Consolidation

The consolidated interim 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.

The intercompany transactions and unrealized earnings from subsidiary operations have been eliminated from the consolidated financial statements and non-controlling interest is recognized in the equity balance.

The consolidated interim financial statements for the periods from January 1 to September 30, 2012 and 2011, 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.

Certain consolidated subsidiaries report statutory financial statements in Brazilian Reales and Chilean Pesos, their main functional currencies. For consolidation purposes, they have been translated as indicated in Note 1(e)(ii).

 

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September 30, 2012

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

 

 

Accounting policies for subsidiaries will be adjusted if necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by Arauco. Non-controlling interest is presented as a separate component of equity.

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

 

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 relevant decisions related to the Company’s operation. The Chief Executive Officer and Corporate Managing Directors of each segment are responsible for these decisions.

In line with the above, the Company established operating segments according to the following business units:

 

   

Pulp

 

   

Panels

 

   

Sawn Timber

 

   

Forestry

Detailed financial information by segment is presented in Note 24.

 

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 consolidated financial statements are presented in U.S. Dollars, which is Arauco’s functional and presentation currency.

(ii) Group companies

The results and financial position of all the group entities (none of which has the currency of a hyper-inflationary economy) that have a functional currency different from the presentation currency are translated into the presentation currency as follows:

 

   

assets and liabilities for each balance sheet presented are translated at the closing rate at the date of that balance sheet;

 

   

income and expenses for each income statement are translated at average exchange rates (unless this average is not a reasonable approximation of the cumulative effect of the rates prevailing on the transaction dates, in which case income and expenses are translated at the rate on the dates of the transactions); and

 

   

all resulting exchange differences are recognised in other comprehensive income.

 

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Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of a foreign entity are treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign entity and translated at the closing rate. Exchange differences arising are recognised in equity.

(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 when deferred in other comprehensive income as qualifying 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.

Swaps: These are valued using the discounted cash flow method at a discount rate consistent with the risk of the operation.

Forwards: These instruments are initially recognized at fair value at the date on which the contract is entered into and are subsequently re-measured 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.

The fair value of forward rate contracts is calculated by reference to differential of the existing interest rates between the rate agreed and the market interest rate deadlines.

Mutual Funds: Given their nature, they are recognized at fair value at the closing date for the period.

 

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(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.

Repurchased Agreements: These are valued at the initial cost of the investment plus accrued interest investment cost of the short term instrument.

(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.

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.

(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 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.

These financial instruments are measured using the discount cash flow method at a rate consistent with the operational risk using the information given by each bank as counterparty.

 

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September 30, 2012

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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 ordinary course of business less the estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.

When market conditions result in the 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.

Replacement parts that will be consumed in less than a period of 12 months, are presented in Inventories and record as an expense within the period consumed.

 

i) Assets held for sale

Non-current assets held for sale are measured at the lower of book and fair value, less costs for sale. Assets are classified in this line when the book value may be recovered through a sale transaction that is highly likely to be carried out. Management must be committed to a plan to sell the asset and should have initiated an active program to find a buyer and complete the plan. Likewise, management must also expect that the sale will be qualified for full recognition within one year following the date of its classification, except for the existence of facts or circumstances (beyond the entity control) that extend the period of sale beyond one year.

Non-current assets classified as held for sale are not depreciated.

 

j) Business Combinations

Arauco applies the purchase method to record a business combination. This method, sets that the acquisition cost is the fair value of assets delivered, the equity instruments issued and 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 of 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.

 

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September 30, 2012

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

 

 

The goodwill 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 identifiable 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 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.

The transaction costs are treated as expenses when incurred.

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 statement.

 

k) Investments in associates and in joint ventures

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 and in joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method and are initially recognized at cost. Their book net equity is increased or decreased proportionately in the profit or loss 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).

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

These investments are presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet together with Investments in associates and measured by using the equity method.

If any of these investments incurs negative equity as a result of legal or implicit obligations of its associate, or has made payments on behalf of its associate or joint venture, then it must recognize a liability by reducing the value of the investment to zero until it generates income that would reverse the negative equity previously generated due to the losses. Otherwise, a liability is not recognized but the value of the investment is left at zero.

 

l) Intangible assets

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

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.

 

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September 30, 2012

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

 

 

(i) Computer Software

Computer software licenses are capitalized in terms of the costs incurred to acquire them and make them compatible with existing software. 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.

 

m) 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.

The goodwill recorded in Arauco do Brasil S.A. subsidiary whose functional currency is the real, is converted to U.S. dollars at the closing exchange rate. At the date of these financial statements, the currency conversion is the only movement that has the amount of goodwill.

 

n) 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, such as improvements and replacement of components, are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognized as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. The value of the replaced part is capitalized as part of the property, plant & equipment, the remaining costs associated with repairs and maintenance are charged to the income statement for the period in which the costs are incurred.

Arauco capitalizes borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of adequate assets as part of the cost of those assets (see Note 12).

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.

 

o) 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.

 

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September 30, 2012

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

 

 

When assets are leased under a finance lease, the present value of lease payments are recognized as financial account receivables. Interest income, which is the difference between the gross receivable and the present value of such amount, is recognized as the capital’s financial performance.

Leases in which significant risks and rewards are not transferred to the lessee are classified as operating leases. Payments 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.

 

p) Biological Assets

IAS 41 requires that biological assets, such as standing trees, are presented in 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.

The assessment of new plantations during the current year, is made at the least economic cost, which corresponds to the fair value to that date. After 12 months, the valuation methodology is as explained in the previous paragraph.

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

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

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.

 

q) 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. 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 will be available.

 

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r) 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 and recognized with the best possible estimate at the end of each period.

 

s) 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 generally revenues are recorded upon delivery of goods to customers in accordance with agreed terms of delivery.

(i) Policy on Revenue recognition from 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.

(ii) Policy on Revenue recognition from Rendering of Services

Arauco, mainly provides power supply services which are trade in the spot market of the Interconnected Central System. According to current laws, the prices on that market called “Marginal Costs” are calculated by Load Economical Dispatch Center of the Interconnected Central System (CDEC-SIC) and are generally recognized in the period in which the services are provided.

Electrical energy is generated as a by-product of the pulp process and is a complementary business to it, which at first is supplied to the group’s subsidiaries and the surplus is sold to the central grid.

Arauco provides other services such as port and pest control 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.

Segment revenues mentioned in Note 24 comply with the conditions indicated above.

Revenues from inter-segment sales (arising from prices similar to market prices) are eliminated in the consolidated interim financial statements.

 

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t) Minimum dividend

Article No. 79 of the Private 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 income 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 income, 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.

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 consolidated financial statement under Other non-current Financial Liabilities.

Dividends paid do not affect taxes.

 

u) Impairment

Non-financial Assets

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.

The goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful life are tested annually or whenever circumstances indicate. 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.

For the purposes of assessing impairment losses, assets are grouped at the level lowest for which there are identifiable cash flows separately for each unit generating cash. Non-financial assets, other than goodwill, which had suffered an impairment are reviewed at each balance sheet date if have occurred possible reversal of the loss.

 

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“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 written-off when Arauco has exhausted all levels of recovery of debt in a reasonable time.

The impairment loss is measured as the difference between the book value of assets and the current value of estimated future cash flows. The asset value will be presented net of the loss recognized directly in income. If the impairment loss decreases in later periods, it is reversed either directly or by adjusting the provision for doubtful accounts, with effect in income.

 

v) Employee Benefits

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 in accordance with conditions established within collective or individual contracts.

This is an estimate of the years of service-based severance payments to be recognized as a future termination payment liability, in accordance with contracts between Arauco and its employees 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 the employee turnover, salary increases and life expectancy of the workers included in this benefit.

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.

 

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w) Employee Vacations

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

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

 

x) Recent accounting pronouncements

The following accounting pronouncements were effective as of January 1, 2012:

 

Amendments and improvements

       

Contents

       

Obligatory application for
years beginning after

IAS 12

    

Income tax

 

This amendment, issued in December 2010, provides an exception to the general principles of IAS 12 for investment property is measured using the fair value model in IAS 40 “Investment Property”, the exception also applies to investment property acquired in a business combination if, after the business combination the acquirer applies the fair value model in IAS 40 content. The amendment incorporates the assumption that investment property valued at fair value, are made through their sale, thus requiring apply to these temporary differences arising from the tax rate for sales operations. Early adoption is permitted.

      January 01, 2012

IFRS 7

    

Disclosures of Financial Instruments

 

Issued in October 2010, increases the disclosure requirements for transactions involving transfers of financial assets.

     

July 01, 2011

IFRS 1

    

First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards

 

Issued in December 2010, covers the following topics: i) Exemption for severe hyperinflation: allows companies whose transition date is after the normalization of its functional currency, valuing assets and liabilities at fair value as deemed cost, ii) Removal of requirements for fixed dates: adapts the fixed date included in IFRS 1 at the transition date for those operations that involve lower financial assets and liabilities at fair value on initial recognition results.

     

July 01, 2011

 

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At the date of issuance of these consolidated financial statements, the following accounting pronouncements were issued by the IASB, but are not mandatory:

 

Standards and interpretations

       

Content

       

Obligatory application for
years beginning after

IAS 19 revised

    

Employee Benefit

 

Issued in September 2011, replaces IAS 19 (1998). This revised standard changes the recognition and measurement of the cost of defined benefit plans and termination benefits. Additionally, it includes modifications to the revelations of all employee benefits.

     January 01, 2013

IAS 27

    

Separate Financial Statements

 

Issued in May 2011, replaces IAS 27 (2008). The scope of this standard is restricted from this change only separate financial statements, as aspects relating to the definition of control and consolidation were removed and included in the IFRS 10. Early adoption is permitted in conjunction with IFRS 10, IFRS 11 and IFRS 12 and the amendment to IAS 28.

     January 01, 2013

IFRS 9

    

Financial Instruments

 

Issued in December 2009, amending the classification and measurement of financial assets. Later this rule was amended in November 2010 to include treatment and classification of liabilities. Early adoption is permitted.

     January 01, 2015

IFRS 10

    

Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Issued in May 2011, replaces the SIC 12 “Consolidation of special purpose entities and parts of IAS 27” Consolidated Financial Statements. Clarifications and establishing new parameters for the definition of control, and the principles for the preparation of consolidated financial statements. Early adoption is permitted in conjunction with IFRS 11, 12 and IFRS amendments to IAS 27 and 28.

     January 01, 2013

IFRS 11

    

Joint Arrangements

 

Issued in May 2011, replaces IAS 31 “Interests in Joint Ventures” and SIC 13 “jointly controlled entities”. Among its modifications include eliminating the concept of jointly controlled assets and the possibility of proportional consolidation of entities under common control. Early adoption is permitted in conjunction with IFRS 10, 12 and IFRS amendments to IAS 27 and 28.

     January 01, 2013

IFRS 12

    

Disclosure of shareholdings in other entities

 

Issued in May 2011, applies to those entities that hold investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures, associates. Early adoption is permitted in conjunction with IFRS 10, 11 and IFRS amendments to IAS 27 and 28.

    

January 01, 2013

IFRS 13

    

Fair Value Measurement

 

Issued in May 2011, brings together in one standard way to measure the fair value of assets and liabilities and the disclosures necessary on it, and incorporates new concepts and explanations for measurement.

     January 01, 2013

IFRIC 20

     Stripping Costs in the production phase of open pit mines Issued in October 2011, regulates the recognition of costs for the removal of waste overload “Stripping Costs” in the production phase of a mine as an asset, the initial and subsequent measurement of this asset. Additionally, the interpretation requires entities to produce financial statements mining IFRS assets punish “Stripping Costs” existing retained earnings when they cannot be attributed to an identifiable component of a reservoir.      January 01, 2013

 

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Amendments and improvements

       

Contents

       

Obligatory application for
years beginning after

IAS 28

     Investments in associates and joint ventures Issued in May 2011, regulates the accounting treatment of these investments by applying the equity method. Early adoption is permitted in conjunction with IFRS 10, IFRS 11 and IFRS 12 and the amendment to IAS 27.      January 01, 2013

IAS 1

     Presentation of Financial Statements Issued in September 2011. The main modification of this amendment requires that the items of Other Comprehensive Income will be categorized and grouped by evaluating whether they will be potentially reclassified to earnings in subsequent periods. Early adoption is permitted.      July 01, 2012

IAS 32

     Offseting of financial assets and liabilities      January 01, 2014
     This clarifies the requirements for offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities in order to eliminate inconsistencies in the implementation of the current offsetting criteria of IAS 32. The Standard is applicable as from January 1, 2014 and early adoption is permitted.     

IFRS 7

    

Financial Instruments

Disclosures-Amendments to disclosures about netting of

Assets and liabilities.

     January 01, 2013

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.

 

     09/30/2012   12/31/2011

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
     09/30/2012   12/31/2011

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

The interim dividend paid each year is equivalent to 20% of the distributable net income calculated as of the end of September of each year and presented in the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Equity.

Dividend paid each year corresponds to the spread between the 40% of net income distributable at the end of last year and the amount of interim dividend paid at the end of last fiscal year.

The ThU.S.$34,643 (ThU.S.$175,994 as of September 30, 2011) presented in Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Equity corresponds to the provision of minimum dividend registered corresponding to the 2012 period.

In the Statements of cash flows, the line “Dividends paid by the parent company” reflects the amount of ThU.S.$176,762 as of September 30, 2012, (ThU.S.$200,672 as of September 30, 2011) of which ThU.S.$161,568 (ThU.S.$182,770 as of September 30, 2011) correspond to dividends paid to the Parent Company.

As of September 30, 2012, there has been no payment of dividends.

The following are the dividends paid during the 2012 period and in the year 2011, and the corresponding amount per share:

 

Detail of Dividend Paid, Ordinary Shares

  

Dividend Paid

   Provisional Dividend

Type of Shares for which there is a Dividend Paid

   Unlisted Ordinary Shares

Date of Dividend Paid

   05-09-2012

Amount of Dividend

   ThU.S.$ 161,568

Number of Shares for which Dividends are Paid

   113,152,446

Dividend per Share, Ordinary Share

   U.S.$1,42788

 

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Detail of Dividend Paid, Ordinary Shares

  

Dividend Paid

   Final Dividend

Type of Shares for which there is a Dividend Paid

   Unlisted Ordinary Shares

Date of Dividend Paid

   05-10-2011

Amount of Dividend

   ThU.S.$ 182,770

Number of Shares for which Dividends are Paid

   113,152,446

Dividend per Share, Ordinary Share

   U.S.$ 1.61525

 

c) Disclosure of Information on Reserves

Other Reserves

Other reserves consist of Conversion Reserves, Hedge Reserves and Other.

Arauco does not have restrictions associated with these reserves.

Conversion Reserves

This corresponds to foreign currency translation of those Arauco’s subsidiaries that do not use the U.S. Dollar as their functional currency.

Hedge Reserves

This corresponds to Arauco’s portion of gains or swap net losses resulting from hedging as of the end of each fiscal year.

The effective portion of the hedge is shown in equity.

Other

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

 

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d) Disclosures of other Information

Below are balances of Other Income by activity, Other Expenses by activity, Financial Income, Financing Costs and Participation in income (loss) of associates and joint venture as of September 30, 2012 and 2011:

 

     January - September     July - September  
     2012
ThU.S.$
    2011
ThU.S.$
    2012
ThU.S.$
    2011
ThU.S.$
 

Classes of Other Income by activity

        

Other Operating Income, Total

     248,708        200,715        129,276        63,191   

Gain from changes in fair value of biological assets (See note 20)

     171,498        172,538        94,068        57,569   

Net income from insurance compensation

     42,219        —          25,097        —     

Revenue from export promotion

     2,319        4,558        910        1,326   

Insurance compensation, net of earthquake related losses (*)

     —          1,120        —          (800

Leases received

     1,712        3,321        55        1,626   

Gain on sales of assets

     9,925        3,020        1,909        - 222   

Other operating results (sale materials and waste, Right of way, indemnity insurance)

     21,035        16,158        7,237        3,692   

Classes of Other Expenses by activity

        

Total of other expenses by activity

     (62,657     (44,909     (15,360     (14,003

Depreciations

     (452     (868     (142     (370

Contingent provision

     (2,520     (3,978     (300     (1,001

Plants stopped operating expenses

     (13,151     (6,232     (476     (2,428

Expenses projects

     (10,367     —          (1,539     —     

Loss of assets

     (487     —          (87     —     

Loss of forest due to fires

     (2,907     (4,214     (165     (469

Other Taxes

     (4,228     (4,438     (1,756     (2,064

Research and development expenses

     (1,563     (2,611     (519     (1,023

Compensation and eviction

     (5,504     (2,458     (1,924     (642

Other expenses (cost of projects and studies, donations, fines, adjustments, repayments insurance)

     (21,478     (20,110     (8,452     (6,006

Classes of financing income

        

Financing income, total

     12,862        21,119        3,962        9,713   

Financial income from mutual funds - deposits

     6,276        10,611        1,555        1,240   

Financial income resulting from swap - forward

     2,979        8,389        527        7,437   

Other financial income

     3,607        2,119        1,880        1,036   

Classes of financing costs

        

Financing costs, Total

     (148,451     (151,372     (45,063     (47,277

Interest expense, Loans banks

     (10,104     (6,977     (4,068     (2,664

Interest expense, Bonds

     (115,851     (128,301     (36,157     (40,886

Interest expense, financial instruments

     (10,660     (5,300     (2,838     1,040   

Other financial costs

     (11,836     (10,794     (2,000     (4,767

Classes of Participation in Income (Loss) of associates and joint ventures accounted through Equity Method

        

Total

     (4,666     (6,515     3,911        1,762   

Investments in associates

     16,194        (1,018     6,472        (78

Joint ventures

     (20,860     (5,497     (2,561     1,840   

 

(*) Corresponds to the income from indemnity insurance net costs of impairment write offs and operational costs of affected plants.

 

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Below is the Balance of Expenses by nature:

 

      January - September      July - September  

Cost of sales

   2012
ThU.S.$
    2011
ThU.S.$
     2012
ThU.S.$
    2011
ThU.S.$
 

Timber

     510,434        524,936         97,001        157,882   

Forestry labor costs

     439,371        440,216         151,563        169,955   

Depreciation

     164,661        159,956         57,061        52,524   

Maintenance costs

     143,099        160,063         46,185        52,678   

Chemical costs

     263,563        240,003         95,123        85,370   

Sawmill Services

     135,575        126,699         40,565        41,857   

Others Raw Materials

     220,930        140,211         133,870        40,370   

Indirect costs

     93,041        66,301         26,001        19,611   

Energy and fuel

     105,064        111,874         37,774        47,398   

Cost of electricity

     54,071        47,495         24,445        16,336   

Wage and salaries

     107,947        102,268         66,210        66,575   

Total

     2,237,758        2,120,023         775,801        750,557   
      January - September      July - September  

Distribution expenses

   2012
ThU.S.$
    2011
ThU.S.$
     2012
ThU.S.$
    2011
ThU.S.$
 

Sale costs

     20,529        49,196         7,023        31,528   

Commissions

     10,680        10,715         3,513        2,842   

Insurances

     3,538        2,887         1,536        1,239   

Doubtful assets

     (1,711     6,850         (1,157     6,234   

Other sales expenses

     8,022        28,744         3,131        21,213   

Shipping and freight costs

     309,229        325,903         108,810        112,445   

Port services

     18,187        21,856         4,282        7,987   

Freights

     254,911        288,368         75,206        100,041   

Other shipping and freight costs

     36,131        15,679         29,322        4,417   

Total

     329,758        375,099         115,833        143,973   
      January - September      July - September  

Administration expenses

   2012
ThU.S.$
    2011
ThU.S.$
     2012
ThU.S.$
    2011
ThU.S.$
 

Wage and salaries

     138,890        118,086         48,759        40,203   

Marketing, advertising, promotion and publications expenses

     7,059        5,477         3,970        2,657   

Insurances

     23,896        13,596         9,948        6,524   

Depreciations and amortization not paid

     8,523        7,832         2,001        3,093   

Computer services

     8,569        6,579         3,827        237   

Office, warehouse and machinery leases

     12,624        8,528         5,159        2,750   

External audits

     2,770        2,578         774        1,051   

Donations, contributions, grants

     7,938        9,341         1,737        3,893   

Fees (advices technical, Legal …)

     30,990        32,914         4,082        9,476   

Property taxes, patents and municipal rights

     12,527        13,942         4,910        4,932   

Other administration expenses (travel within and outside the country, cleaning services, security, basic services)

     82,494        80,692         29,596        31,934   

Total

     336,280        299,565         114,764        106,750   

 

          January-September      July-September  

Expenses for

   Note    2012
ThU.S.$
     2011
ThU.S.$
     2012
ThU.S.$
     2011
ThU.S.$
 

Depreciations

   7      174,297         169,345         59,591         55,353   

Employee benefits

   10      298,257         249,235         120,482         91,097   

Amortization

   19      2,018         1,192         1,023         565   

 

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September 30, 2012

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

 

 

NOTE 3. INVENTORIES

 

     09-30-2012      12-31-2011  

Components of Inventory

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Raw Materials

     100,607         90,587   

Production Supplies

     80,482         74,658   

Work in progress

     69,873         58,594   

Finished goods

     435,493         446,289   

Parts

     157,761         123,071   

Other Inventories

     78         1,905   

Total Inventories

     844,294         795,104   

As of September 30, 2012, a cost of sales of inventories amounted to ThU.S.$ 2,225,788 (ThU.S.$ 2,129,623 as of September 30, 2011).

In order to allow the registered inventories to net realizable value, at September 30, 2012, a net reduction of inventories has been recognized, related to lower allowance of obsolescence as of ThU.S.$2,403 (Increased provision of ThU.S.$ 2,957 as of December 31 , 2011) and a increase of provision associated to impaired inventories of ThU.S.$20,244 (ThU.S.$ 315 as of December 31, 2011). This reduction of inventory is mainly a result of the fire on Panels division that occurred in January 2012 in the forestry and industrial complex Nueva Aldea.

The obsolescence provision is calculated according to the historical information and the age of the inventories.

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

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 in the Raw Material item.

 

NOTE 4. CASH FLOW STATEMENT

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. 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 on hand.

 

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

 

 

Components of Cash and Cash Equivalents

   09-30-2012
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2011
MUS$
 

Cash on hand

     3,951         527   

Banks

     83,395         31,097   

Short term deposit

     115,396         128,526   

Mutual Funds

     167,536         155,751   

Total

     370,278         315,901   

The following tables detail the value of the cost of assets and liabilities acquired by Arauco Canada Panels ULC dated on September 24, 2012, by Arauco Panels USA LLC. Dated on January 24, 2012 and the investments in Greenagro S.A. dated on December 20, 2011. (see Note 14).

 

2012       

Purchase of assets

   ThU.S.$  

Adquisition on Arauco Canada Panels ULC

  

Cash paid for acquisitions and cash equivalents

     242,502   

Cash and cash equivalents held by acquired entities

     52,427   

Net cash paid to acquire entities

     294,929   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets less Cash and Cash equivalents of acquired entity

     190,075   
  

 

 

 
2012       

Purchase of assets

   ThU.S.$  

Adquisition on Arauco Panels USA LLC.

  

Cash paid for acquisitions and cash equivalents

     62,711   

Cash and cash equivalents held by acquired entities

     0   

Net cash paid to acquire entities

     62,711   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets less Cash and Cash equivalents of acquired entity

     78,974   
  

 

 

 
2011       

Purchase of Investments

   ThU.S.$  

Acquisition: Greenagro S.A.

  

Cash paid for acquisitions and cash equivalents

     10,768   

Cash and cash equivalents held by acquired entities

     (537

Net cash paid to acquire entities

     10,231   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets less Cash and Cash equivalents of acquired entity

     10,231   
  

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

NOTE 5. ACCOUNTING POLICIES, CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

Changes in Accounting Policies

These policies have been designed in accordance with IFRS in effect as of September 30, 2012 and applied uniformly to all periods presented in these consolidated interim financial statements.

Changes in the Treatment of Accounting Policy

The financial statements as of September 30, 2012 do not show changes in accounting policies compared to the same period last year.

The financial statements as of December 31 2011 have been restated to reflect the effects of the following corrections:

 

  a) The registration of contracts that qualify as finance leases, which meant an increase of the items Property, plant and equipment and other non-current liabilities for ThU.S.$ 69,806 at December 31, 2011 (ThU.S.$ 38,874 as of January 1 of 2011).

 

  b) The presentation of derivative hedging contracts, which meant an increase of items other non-current financial assets and other non-current liabilities for ThU.S.$ 24,650 at December 31, 2011. At January 1, 2011 had no derivative contracts to reclassify any coverage.

The effects mentioned above, at level of total assets and liabilities at December 31, 2011 and January 1, 2011, were as follows:

 

      Previously reported
balances to
12-31-2011 ThU.S.$
     Reclassifications
filing
ThU.S.$
     Restated amount
to 12-31-2011
ThU.S.$
 

Total assets

     12,457,722         94,456         12,552,178   

Total liabilities

     5,427,572         94,456         5,522,028   
      Previously reported
balances to
01-01-2011 ThU.S.$
     Reclassifications
filing
ThU.S.$
     Restated amount
to 01-01-2011
ThU.S.$
 

Total assets

     12,506,332         38,874         12,545,206   

Total liabilities

     5,665,757         38,874         5,704,631   

These adjustments had no effect on the results of Arauco.

 

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September 30, 2012

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

 

 

NOTE 6. TAXES

The tax rate applicable to the major companies in which Arauco participates is 20% in Chile, 35% in Argentina and 34% in Brazil.

On July 30, 2010 Law No. 20,455 for national reconstruction financing was published in the Chilean Official Gazette (Diario Oficial de Chile). One of the most important changes was the increase in First Category Taxes for revenues received and /or accrued during commercial years 2011 and 2012, which increased rates of 20% and 18.5%, respectively.

On September 27, 2012 Law N° 20,630 was published, and among other changes, it increased the rate of First Category Tax to a permanent 20%, effective from the financial year 2012, tax year 2013. The change effects in tax rates in 2012 period 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.

The effect on results at September 30, 2012 of this change in the tax rate is ThU.S.$ 128,981, which is generated mainly from temporary differences associated with property, plant, equipment and biological assets.

Deferred Tax Assets

The following table details deferred tax assets:

 

Deferred Tax Assets

   09-30-2012
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2011
ThU.S.$
 

Deferred Tax Assets related to Provisions

     5,076         7,878   

Deferred Tax Assets related to accrued liabilities

     6,066         4,766   

Deferred Tax Assets related to Post-Employment obligations

     8,496         6,625   

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

     1,785         1,721   

Deferred Tax Assets related to Financial Instruments Restatements

     1,210         789   

Deferred Tax Assets related to tax losses

     79,944         71,870   

Valuation of biological assets

     3,921         5,244   

Valuation of inventory

     5,700         3,543   

Income provision

     3,662         4,064   

Trade debtors and receivables

     7,204         4,458   

Defferred tax Assets related to Others

     23,906         24,932   

Deferred Tax Assets Total

     146,970         135,890   

As of the date of the present financial statement, some of Arauco’s subsidiaries present tax losses of ThU.S.$ 332,052 (ThU.S.$ 343,311 as of December 31, 2011) 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.

 

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September 30, 2012

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

 

 

Deferred Tax Liability

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

The following table details deferred tax liabilities:

 

Deferred Tax Liabilities

   09-30-2012
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2011
ThU.S.$
 

Deferred Tax Liabilities related to Revaluated Property, Plant and equipment

     724,636         674,924   

Deferred Tax Liabilities related to Financial Instrument restatement

     16,390         3,723   

Valuation of biological asset

     538,266         498,776   

Valuation of inventory

     24,175         14,509   

Valuation of prepaid expenses

     23,216         0   

Differences in valuation of deferred expenditures

     54,251         41,487   

Deferred Tax Liabilities related to Others (goodwill, investment affiliates, unemployment insurance)

     32,918         22,814   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Deferred Tax Liabilities Total

     1,413,852         1,256,233   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The effect of deferred taxes related to financial hedging instruments corresponds to a payment of ThU.S.$ 3,838 as of September 30, 2012 (payment of ThU.S.$ 1,562 as of September 30, 2011), which is presented under Hedge reserves in the Statement of Changes in Net Equity.

From the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities listed in the above tables, approximately ThU.S.$ 22,996 and ThU.S.$ 171,454 respectively, will be used in a period of 12 months.

Arauco does not offset deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities since there is no legal right to offset amounts recognized in these items that correspond to different fiscal jurisdictions.

Temporary Differences

The following tables summarize current asset and liability temporary differences:

 

     09-30-2012     12-31-2011  

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

     67,026          64,020     

Tax Loss

     79,944          71,870     

Deferred Tax Liabilities

       1,413,852          1,256,233   

Total

     146,970        1,413,852        135,890        1,256,233   
     January - September     July - September  

Detail of Temporary Difference Income and Loss Amounts

   2012
ThU.S.$
    2011
ThU.S.$
    2012
ThU.S.$
    2011
ThU.S.$
 

Deferred Tax Assets

     4,903        (7,084     8,127        5,221   

Tax Loss

     13,992        22,310        4,519        10,060   

Deferred Tax Liabilities

     (155,011     (1,900     (148,140     (356

Total

     (136,116     13,326        (135,494     14,925   

 

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September 30, 2012

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

 

 

Income Tax consists of the following:

 

     January - September     July - September  

Income Tax composition

   2012
ThU.S.$
    2011
ThU.S.$
    2012
ThU.S.$
    2011
ThU.S.$
 

Current income tax expense

     (27,952     (126,081     (13,664     (31,210

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

     1,266        (261     354        (314

Previous period current tax adjustments

     610        2,316        (11     0   

Other current tax expenses

     114        680        148        230   

Current Tax Expense, Net

     (25,962     (123,346     (13,173     (31,294

Deferred expense from taxes relative to the creation and reversión of temporary differences

     (17,476     (17,337     (6,373     1,773   

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

     (128,981     7,878        (129,822     2,617   

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

     10,340        22,785        700        10,535   

Total deferred Tax Expense, Net

     (136,117     13,326        (135,495     14,925   

Income Tax Expense, Total

     (162,079     (110,020     (148,668     (16,369

 

(*) The effect of rate change in results is a loss of ThU.S.$ 128,981, which include ThU.S.$ 124,597 for deferred tax balances on startup and ThU.S.$ 4,384 for the effect of rate change for deferred tax of the period.

The following table details the income tax for foreign and national companies as of September 30, 2012 and 2011:

 

     January - September     July - September  
     2012
ThU.S.$
    2011
ThU.S.$
    2012
ThU.S.$
    2011
ThU.S.$
 

Foreign current tax

     (5,020     (36,916     (3,169     (8,502

National current tax

     (20,942     (86,430     (10,004     (22,792

Current tax, Total

     (25,962     (123,346     (13,173     (31,294

Foreign deferred tax

     18,719        20,114        6,530        11,112   

National deferred tax

     (154,836     (6,788     (142,025     3,813   

Deferred tax, Total

     (136,117     13,326        (135,495     14,925   

Income (expense) due to Income Tax, Total

     (162,079     (110,020     (148,668     (16,369

Income Tax Expense Reconciliation using the Effective Rate method

Income tax expenditure reconciliation is as follows:

 

     January - September     July - September  

Reconciliation of Income tax from Statutory Rate to Effective Tax Rate

   2012
ThU.S.$
    2011
ThU.S.$
    2012
ThU.S.$
    2011
ThU.S.$
 

Tax Expense Using Statutory Rate

     (44,174     (110,223     (20,323     (19,573

Tax effect of rates in other jurisdictions

     1,177        (9,141     1,129        (2,969

Tax effect of non taxable ordinary income

     13,005        2,431        3,331        (4,218

Tax effect of non tax deductible expenses

     (5,450     (10,793     2,358        (2,703

Tax effect of tax loses unrecognized for previous periods

     758        (93     79        221   

Tax effect of tax rates changes (opening balances)

     (124,597     7,878        (125,438     2,644   

Tax effect of excess tax for previous periods

     610        2,316        (11     0   

Other Increases (Decreases) Legal Taxes

     (3,408     7,605        (9,793     10,229   

Adjustment to Tax Expense using the Statutory Rate, Total

     (117,905     203        (128,345     3,204   

Tax Expenses Using the Effective Rate

     (162,079     (110,020     (148,668     (16,369

 

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

 

 

NOTE 7. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

 

Properties, Plant and Equipment, Net

   09-30-2012
ThU.S.$
    12-31-2011
ThU.S.$
 

Construction in progress

     912,743        663,971   

Land

     804,704        805,804   

Buildings

     1,503,249        1,459,759   

Plant and equipment

     2,532,342        2,360,229   

Information technology equipment

     22,380        23,740   

Fixed facilities and accessories

     5,019        6,010   

Motorized vehicles

     8,883        10,152   

Others

     64,346        64,313   

Total Net

     5,853,666        5,393,978   

Properties, Plant and Equipment, Gross

    

Construction in progress

     912,743        663,971   

Land

     804,704        805,804   

Buildings

     2,767,468        2,616,914   

Plant and equipment

     4,940,763        4,391,652   

Information technology equipment

     55,903        55,772   

Fixed facilities and accessories

     23,862        23,942   

Motorized vehicles

     33,832        34,447   

Others

     91,780        87,983   

Total Gross

     9,631,055        8,680,485   

Accumulated depreciation and impairment

    

Buildings

     (1,264,219     (1,157,155

Plant and equipment

     (2,408,421     (2,031,423

Information technology equipment

     (33,523     (32,032

Fixed facilities and accessories

     (18,843     (17,932

Motorized vehicles

     (24,949     (24,295

Others

     (27,434     (23,670

Total

     (3,777,389 )      (3,286,507 ) 

 

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September 30, 2012

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

 

 

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.

 

     09-30-2012
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2011
ThU.S.$
 

Collateral amount of property, plant and equipment

     26,788         56,279   

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

 

     09-30-2012
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2011
ThU.S.$
 

Amount committed for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment

     209,668         114,212   
     09-30-2012
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2011
ThU.S.$
 

Disbursements for property, plant and equipment under construction

     371,588         537,398   

 

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Movement on Property, Plant and Equipment

The following tables detail the movement of Property, Plant and Equipment as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

 

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 01/01/2012

    663,971        805,804        1,459,759        2,360,229        23,740        6,010        10,152        64,313        5,393,978   

Changes

                 

Additions

    245,175        1,387        7,537        6,857        536        87        986        2,593        265,158   

Acquisitions of business

    —          98        18,404        64,338        —          —          —          —          82,840   

Disposals

    (25     (324     (12     (6,517     (8     (10     (54     —          (6,950

Withdrawals

    (3     (19     (149     (297     (10     —          (12     (4,782     (5,272

Depreciation costs

    —          —          (38,332     (87,485     (1,371     (716     (1,542     (141     (129,587

Provision Impairment

    (6,942     —          (19,206     (42,674     (91     (74     (818     —          (69,805

Exchange rate increase (decrease) of foreign currency

    (9,803     (15,951     (2,990     (19,743     7        (326     112        (1,209     (49,903

Transfers work in progress closed

    (62,431     —          20,485        37,500        2,807        680        325        634        —     

Total changes

    165,971        (14,809     (14,263     (48,021     1,870        (359     (1,003     (2,905     86,481   

Closing balance 06/30/2012

    829,942        790,995        1,445,496        2,312,208        25,610        5,651        9,149        61,408        5,480,459   

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 01/01/2011

    562,309        821,288        1,417,684        2,227,197        16,963        3,657        10,057        68,464        5,127,619   

Changes

                 

Additions

    537,398        5,549        5,281        47,679        276        750        1,288        4,184        602,405   

Acquisitions of business

    —          7,293        499        86        —          —          51        1        7,930   

Disposals

    (1,213     (1,113     (203     (632     —          —          (39     (768     (3,968

Withdrawals

    (10,587     (871     (85     (2,789     (3     (2     (7     (5,352     (19,696

Depreciation costs

    —          —          (74,478     (171,646     (2,781     (1,463     (2,615     (1,458     (254,441

Net movement of earthquake assets

    (61,209     —          7,232        76,432        63        (2     (242     7,497        29,771   

Provision Impairment

    —          —          (34     (4,064     —          —          —          (2,803     (6,901

Exchange rate increase (decrease) of foreign currency

    (15,227     (28,022     (10,686     (31,448     (88     (174     (53     (2,045     (87,743

Reclassification of assets held for sale

    —          (8     137        (1,127     —          —          —          —          (998

Transfers work in progress closed

    (347,500     1,688        114,412        220,541        9,310        3,244        1,712        (3,407     —     

Total changes

    101,662        (15,484     42,075        133,032        6,777        2,353        95        (4,151     266,359   

Closing balance 12/31/2011

    663,971        805,804        1,459,759        2,360,229        23,740        6,010        10,152        64,313        5,393,978   

 

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Unaudited Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2012

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

 

 

The depreciation charged to income as of September 30, 2012 and 2011 is as follows:

 

     January-September      July-September  

Depreciation for the period

   2012
ThU.S.$
     2011
ThU.S.$
     2012
ThU.S.$
     2011
ThU.S.$
 

Cost of sale

     162,691         159,956         55,091         52,524   

Administration expenses

     8,475         6,571         4,075         2,489   

Other operation expenses

     3,131         2,818         425         340   

Total

     174,297         169,345         59,591         55,353   

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 accesories

   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   

The following table is a sensitivity analysis for depreciation based on changes in useful life:

 

Useful life variance

   %  

5% +

     4.76

5% -

     -5.26

 

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September 30, 2012

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

 

 

NOTE 8. LEASES

Leases

 

     09-30-2012
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2011
ThU.S.$
 

Property, Plant & Equipment Financial Leasing

     61,846         69,864   

Plant and equipment

     61,846         69,864   

Reconciliation of Financial Lease Minimum Payments:

 

     09-30-2012  

Minimum lease payments, lease payment obligations

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

Due within one year

     22,155         —           22,155   

Due within one and five years

     40,619         —           40,619   

Due beyond five years

     —           —           —     

Total

     62,774         —           62,774   
     12-31-2011  
      Gross
ThU.S.$
     Interest
ThU.S.$
     Present Value
ThU.S.$
 

Due within one year

     47         1         46   

Due within one and five years

     69,806         —           69,806   

Due beyond five years

     —           —           —     

Total

     69,853         1         69,852   

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.

Lessor

Reconciliation of Financial Lease Minimum Payments:

 

     09-30-2012  

Minimum Financial Lease Payments Receivable, Financial Lease

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

Due within one year

     2,190         150         2,040   

Due within one and five years

     1,865         126         1,739   

Due beyond five years

     —           —           —     

Total

     4,055         276         3,779   
     12-31-2011  

Minimum Financial Lease Payments Receivable, Financial Lease

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

Due within one year

     3,510         249         3,261   

Due within one and five years

     2,766         186         2,580   

Due beyond five years

     —           —           —     

Total

     6,276         435         5,841   

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.

Arauco reports the value of its lease contracts under financial leasing. These contracts include leases of forestry machinery and equipment, for periods not exceeding five years and market interest rates. They also include an early termination option, according to general and special conditions established in each contract.

 

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September 30, 2012

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

 

 

Arauco holds financial leases as a lessor and lessee detailed within the previous tables. There are no contingent payments or restrictions to note.

NOTE 9. ORDINARY REVENUE

 

     January - September      July - September  

Types of Ordinary Revenue

   2012
ThU.S.$
     2011
ThU.S.$
     2012
ThU.S.$
     2011
ThU.S.$
 

Sale of goods

     2,972,622         3,252,229         996,469         1,096,445   

Service Contracts

     105,756         86,288         34,747         18,723   

Total

     3,078,379         3,338,517         1,031,217         1,115,168   

NOTE 10. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Classes of Benefits and Expenses by Employee

 

     January - September      July - September  
     2012
ThU.S.$
     2011
ThU.S.$
     2012
ThU.S.$
     2011
ThU.S.$
 

Personnel Expenses

     298,257         249,235         47,446         245,723   

Wages and salaries

     288,369         239,529         46,416         238,983   

Compensation for years of service

     9,888         9,706         744         6,740   

The main actuarial assumptions used by Arauco in the calculation of the prevision of compensation for year services as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are:

 

Discount rate

     3.50%     

Inflation

     3.00%     

Mortality rate

     RV-2009   

The following tables detail the balances and the movement of payments for years of service provisioned as of September 30, 2012 and December 31 2011:

 

     09-30-2012
ThU.S.$
    12-31-2011
ThU.S.$
 

Current

     3,866        3,307   

Non-current

     42,479        36,102   

Total

     46,345        39,409   

Roll- forward

   09-30-2012
ThU.S.$
    12-31-2011
ThU.S.$
 

Opening balance

     39,409        39,276   

Current service cost

     3,740        1,668   

Interest cost

     1,261        2,553   

Actuarial gains

     5,597        6,274   

Benefits paid

     (7,254     (6,837

Increase (decrease) for currency exchange

     3,592        (3,525

Closing balance

     46,345        39,409   

 

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

 

 

NOTE 11. EFFECT OF FOREIGN CURRENCY RATE VARIATIONS

Local and foreign currency

Currency assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are as follows:

 

     09-30-2012
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2011
ThU.S.$
 

Total Current Assets

     2,558,626         2,462,660   

Cash and Cash Equivalents

     370,278         315,901   

U.S Dollar

     302,230         196,546   

Euro

     4,909         58,328   

Real

     44,438         35,238   

Argentine pesos

     10,946         4,960   

Other currencies

     3,497         7,212   

$ not adjustable

     4,258         13,617   

Other Financial Assets, Current

     879         —     

U.S Dollar

     879         —     

Other current financial assets

     249,805         207,196   

U.S Dollar

     135,698         138,815   

Euros

     150         14   

Real

     20,563         23,319   

Argentine pesos

     9,368         10,553   

Other currencies

     9,304         12,500   

$ not adjustable

     74,722         21,995   

Trade and Other receivables-net

     776,541         740,416   

U.S Dollar

     520,937         500,790   

Euro

     22,898         25,800   

Real

     67,168         70,564   

Argentine pesos

     33,295         26,827   

Other currencies

     25,351         30,480   

$ not adjustable

     104,815         82,754   

U.F.

     2,077         3,201   

Related party receivables, Current

     7,819         70,179   

U.S Dollar

     1,642         69,356   

Real

     1,468         822   

$ not adjustable

     4,709         1   

Inventories

     844,294         795,104   

U.S Dollar

     743,356         630,500   

Real

     79,665         99,304   

Other currencies

     1,954         46,837   

$ not adjustable

     19,319         18,463   

Biological assets, current

     221,460         281,418   

U.S Dollar

     218,239         238,812   

Real

     3,221         42,606   

Tax receivables

     72,618         37,153   

U.S Dollar

     3,916         6,358   

Real

     6,544         6,745   

Argentine pesos

     7,096         7   

Other currencies

     7,474         11,199   

$ not adjustable

     47,588         12,844   

Non-Current Assets or disposal groups classified as held for sale

     14,932         15,293   

U.S Dollar

     14,932         15,293   

 

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September 30, 2012

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

 

 

 

     09-30-2012
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2011
ThU.S.$
 

Total Non Current Assets

     10,885,582         10,089,518   

Other non-current financial assets

     65,647         25,812   

U.S Dollar

     64,583         24,650   

Pesos Argentinos

     1,064         1,162   

Other non-current and non-financial assets

     111,834         99,901   

U.S Dollar

     34,331         78,046   

Real

     15,980         19,971   

Argentine pesos

     1,790         525   

Other currencies

     126         383   

$ not adjustable

     59,607         976   

Trade receivables, non current

     12,554         7,332   

U.S Dollar

     5,349         641   

$ not adjustable

     3,351         2,538   

U.F.

     3,854         4,153   

Related party receivables, non current

     120,244         —     

Dólares

     120,244         —     

Investment in associates accounted for using equity method

     1,007,681         886,706   

U.S Dollar

     727,290         634,440   

Real

     256,734         252,266   

Pesos Argentinos

     39         —     

$ no reajustables

     23,618         —     

Intangible assets

     18,988         17,609   

U.S Dollar

     14,604         12,729   

Real

     4,252         4,751   

Other currencies

     35         26   

$ not adjustable

     97         103   

Goodwill

     59,055         59,124   

U.S Dollar

     7,037         2,857   

Real

     51,977         56,267   

Pesos Argentinos

     41         —     

Property, plant and equipment

     5,853,666         5,393,978   

U.S Dollar

     5,094,684         4,668,914   

Euros

     42         37   

Real

     731,970         715,486   

Argentine pesos

     15,666         —     

Other currencies

     413         474   

$ not adjustable

     10,891         9,067   

Biological assets, non-current

     3,488,943         3,463,166   

U.S Dollar

     3,104,062         3,060,006   

Real

     380,785         403,160   

Argentine pesos

     4,096         —     

Deferred tax assets

     146,970         135,890   

U.S Dollar

     87,573         77,179   

Real

     45,864         46,478   

Argentine pesos

     11,749         11,688   

Other currencies

     1,148         150   

$ not adjustable

     636         395   

 

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

 

 

     Up to 90 days
ThU.S.$
     09-30-2012
From 91 days to
1 year

ThU.S.$
     Total
ThU.S.$
     Up to 90 days
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2011
From 91 days to
1 year

ThU.S.$
     Total
ThU.S.$
 

Total Liabilities, current

     801,334         479,255         1,280,589         763,592         268,353         1,031,945   

Other financial liabilities, current

     251,312         438,117         689,429         157,944         91,048         248,992   

U.S Dollar

     226,820         399,156         625,976         143,129         74,523         217,652   

Real

     6,049         65         6,114         11,849         20         11,869   

Argentine pesos

     454         29,910         30,364         —           —           —     

$ not adjustable

     109         334         443         —           —           —     

U.F.

     17,880         8,652         26,532         2,966         16,505         19,471   

Bank Loans

     216,754         109,691         326,445         120,847         64,971         185,818   

U.S Dollar

     210,251         79,716         289,967         108,998         64,951         173,949   

Real

     6,049         65         6,114         11,849         20         11,869   

Argentine pesos

     454         29,910         30,364         —           —           —     

Financial Leases

     109         919         1,028         18         28         46   

U.S Dollar

     —           585         585         —           —           —     

$ not adjustable

     109         334         443         —           —           —     

U.F.

     —           —           —           18         28         46   

Other Loans

     34,449         327,507         361,956         37,079         26,049         63,128   

U.S Dollar

     16,569         318,855         335,424         34,131         9,572         43,703   

U.F.

     17,880         8,652         26,532         2,948         16,477         19,425   

Trade and Other payables

     453,820         21,129         474,949         389,902         7,171         397,073   

U.S Dollar

     107,446         311         107,757         73,583         412         73,995   

Euros

     10,894         —           10,894         43,392         —           43,392   

Real

     37,353         —           37,353         9,117         —           9,117   

Argentine pesos

     34,188         —           34,188         32,235         —           32,235   

Other currencies

     3,181         128         3,309         2,119         —           2,119   

$ not adjustable

     260,693         18,347         279,040         229,245         3,648         232,893   

U.F.

     65         2,343         2,408         211         3,111         3,322   

Related party payables

     11,819         —           11,819         9,785         161,533         171,318   

U.S Dollar

     1,270         —           1,270         9,751         161,533         171,284   

$ not adjustable

     10,549         —           10,549         34         —           34   

Other provisions, current

     9,608         —           9,608         8,607         —           8,607   

U.S Dollar

     34         —           34         244         —           244   

Argentine pesos

     9,499         —           9,499         8,363         —           8,363   

Other currencies

     75         —           75         —           —           —     

Tax liabilities

     1,684         301         1,985         143,008         1,981         144,989   

U.S Dollar

     —           —           —           9,127         1,571         10,698   

Euros

     108         —           108         78         —           78   

Real

     —           —           —           14         —           14   

Argentine pesos

     —           —           —           2,219         —           2,219   

Other currencies

     92         —           92         30         284         314   

$ not adjustable

     1,484         301         1,785         131,540         126         131,666   

Current provision for employee benefits

     3,300         566         3,866         2,976         331         3,307   

$ not adjustable

     3,300         566         3,866         2,976         123         3,099   

U.F.

     —           —           —           —           208         208   

Other current non-financial liabilities

     69,791         19,142         88,933         51,370         6,289         57,659   

U.S Dollar

     21,191         16,702         37,893         —           4,624         4,624   

Real

     27,493         —           27,493         28,094         —           28,094   

Argentine pesos

     4,269         —           4,269         5,230         —           5,230   

Other currencies

     11,948         —           11,948         11,626         —           11,626   

$ not adjustable

     4,770         454         5,224         6,419         865         7,284   

U.F.

     120         1,986         2,106         1         800         801   

 

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

 

 

     Up to 90 days
ThU.S.$
     09-30-2012
From 91 days to
1 year

ThU.S.$
     Total
ThU.S.$
     Up to 90 days
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2011
From 91 days
to 1 year
ThU.S.$
     Total
ThU.S.$
 

Total non-current liabilities

     2,555,636         2,550,800         5,106,437         2,070,836         2,294,658         4,365,494   

Other non-current financial liabilities

     1,442,343         2,196,292         3,638,635         1,281,495         1,781,976         3,063,471   

U.S Dollar

     1,271,964         1,378,903         2,650,867         1,092,389         1,278,879         2,371,268   

Real

     3,035         18,519         21,554         6,462         690         7,152   

Argentine pesos

     8,516         —           8,516         —           —           —     

$ not adjustable

     907         —           907         1,568         —           1,568   

U.F.

     157,921         798,870         956,791         181,076         502,407         683,483   

Bank Loans

     511,710         21,901         533,611         406,754         769         407,523   

U.S Dollar

     500,159         3,382         503,541         400,292         79         400,371   

Real

     3,035         18,519         21,554         6,462         690         7,152   

Argentine pesos

     8,516         —           8,516         —           —           —     

Financial Leases

     40,619         —           40,619         69,108         698         69,806   

U.S Dollar

     367         —           367         —           —           —     

$ not adjustable

     907         —           907         1,568         —           1,568   

U.F.

     39,345         —           39,345         67,540         698         68,238   

Other Loans

     890,014         2,174,391         3,064,405         805,633         1,780,509         2,586,142   

U.S Dollar

     771,438         1,375,521         2,146,959         692,097         1,278,800         1,970,897   

U.F.

     118,576         798,870         917,446         113,536         501,709         615,245   

Other non-current provisions

     11,470         —           11,470         7,799         1,889         9,688   

U.S Dollar

     —           —           —           2,959         27         2,986   

Real

     11,470         —           11,470         4,840         —           4,840   

Argentine pesos

     —           —           —           —           1,862         1,862   

Deferred tax liabilities

     1,067,966         345,886         1,413,852         753,603         502,630         1,256,233   

U.S Dollar

     774,894         235,473         1,010,367         553,131         276,008         829,139   

Real

     60,035         110,413         170,448         200,339         —           200,339   

Argentine pesos

     232,352         —           232,352         —           226,222         226,222   

Other currencies

     240         —           240         —           156         156   

$ not adjustable

     445         —           445         133         244         377   

Non-current provision for employee benefits

     33,857         8,622         42,479         27,939         8,163         36,102   

Other currencies

     89         —           89         —           —           —     

$ not adjustable

     33,768         8,622         42,390         27,939         5,777         33,716   

U.F.

     —           —           —           —           2,386         2,386   

Other non-current non-financial liabilities

     108,126         276         108,402         120,709         3,859         124,568   

U.S Dollar

     4,369         —           4,369         123         —           123   

Real

     100,590         —           100,590         120,586         —           120,586   

Argentine pesos

     3,167         —           3,167         —           3,607         3,607   

$ not adjustable

     —           276         276         —           252         252   

Subsidiaries that use functional currency other than the U.S. Dollar are as follows:

 

Subsidiary

   Country      Functional
Currency

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

     Brazil       Real

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

     Brazil       Real

Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.

     Brazil       Real

Empreendimentos Florestais Santa Cruz Ltda.

     Brazil       Real

Catan Empreendimentos e Participacoes S.A.

     Brazil       Real

Mahal Empreendimentos e Participacoes S.A.

     Brazil       Real

Arauco Distribución S.A.

     Chile       Chilean Peso

Investigaciones Forestales Bioforest S.A.

     Chile       Chilean Peso

Controladora de Plagas Forestales S.A.

     Chile       Chilean Peso

 

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Unaudited Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2012

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

 

 

The table below shows a detail per company of the effect in the period of the Reserve for Exchange Differences resulting from conversion of currencies:

 

     09-30-2012
ThU.S.$
    09-30-2011
ThU.S.$
 

Arauco Do Brasil S.A.

     (38,989     (49,451

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

     (38,783     (34,028

Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.

     (12,826     (20,148

Arauco Distribución S.A.

     1,825        (2,298

Alto Paraná S.A.

     (4,530     (5,886

Otras

     199        (575
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Conversion Adjustment

     (93,104     (112,386
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate variations

 

     January-September     July-September  
     2012
ThU.S.$
    2011
ThU.S.$
    2012
ThU.S.$
    2011
ThU.S.$
 

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

     (15,759     (4,426     (9,561     (22,770

Conversion reserve

     (93,104     (112,386     (1,467     (185,548

NOTE 12. BORROWING COSTS

Arauco capitalized interest on existing investment projects. For the recording of this capitalization, Arauco estimated the average rate of borrowing to finance these investment projects.

 

     January - September     July - September  
     2012
ThU.S.$
    2011
ThU.S.$
    2012
ThU.S.$
    2011
ThU.S.$
 

Property, plant and equipment capitalized cost

        

Property, plant and equipment capitalized interest cost rate

     5.06     5.67     5.68     5.97

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

     14,249        3,784        1,167        2,359   

NOTE 13. RELATED PARTIES

Related Party Disclosure

Related parties are those companies as defined in IAS 24 and under the standards of the Chilean Securities Commission and the Chilean Limited Company Law.

Receivable and payable amounts among related parties at the end of each financial period correspond to commercial operations and financings negotiated in Chilean Pesos, American dollars and Euros, where collection or payment deadlines are outlined in the attached tables and in general do not have adjustment or interest clauses, except for financing transactions.

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.

 

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September 30, 2012

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

 

 

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.

Detail of Relationship between Parent Company and Subsidiary

 

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September 30, 2012

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

 

 

             Functional   % Share 09-30-2012     % Share 12-31-2011  

ID N°

  

Company Name

  Country   Currency   Direct     Indirect     Total     Direct     Indirect     Total  
—      Agenciamiento y Servicios Profesionales S.A.   Mexico   U.S. Dollar     0.0020        99.9970        99.9990        0.0020        99.9970        99.9990   
—      Alto Paraná S.A.   Argentina   U.S. Dollar     9.9753        90.0048        99.9801        —          99.9766        99.9766   
—      Arauco Australia Pty Ltd.   Australia   U.S. Dollar       -99.9990        99.9990        —          99.9990        99.9990   
96547510-9    Arauco Bioenergía S.A.   Chile   U.S. Dollar     98.0000        1.9985        99.9985        98.0000        1.9985        99.9985   
—      Arauco Canada Ltd.   Canada   U.S. Dollar     —          99.9990        99.9990        —          —          —     
—      Arauco Canada Panels ULC   Canada   U.S. Dollar     —          99.9990        99.9990        —          —          —     
—      Arauco Colombia S.A.   Colombia   U.S. Dollar     1.5000        98.4980        99.9980        1.5000        98.4980        99.9980   
—      Arauco Denmark Aps   Denmark   U.S. Dollar     —          —          —          —          99.9990        99.9990   
96765270-9    Arauco Distribución S.A.   Chile   Chilean Pesos     —          99.9992        99.9992        —          99.9992        99.9992   
—      Arauco do Brasil S.A.   Brazil   Real     1.5921        98.4069        99.9990        1.7629        98.2361        99.9990   
—      Arauco Ecuador S.A.   Ecuador   U.S. Dollar     0.1000        99.8990        99.9990        0.1000        99.8990        99.9990   
—      Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.   Brazil   Real     —          79.9992        79.9992        —          79.9992        79.9992   
—      Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.   Brazil   Real     13.3524        86.6466        99.9990        13.3524        86.6466        99.9990   
—      Arauco Forest Products B.V.   Holland   U.S. Dollar     —          99.9990        99.9990        —          99.9990        99.9990   
—      Arauco Holanda Cooperatief U.A.   Holland   U.S. Dollar     —          99.9990        99.9990        —          99.9990        99.9990   
—      Arauco Panels USA, LLC   USA   U.S. Dollar     —          99.9990        99.9990        —          —          —     
—      Arauco Perú S.A.   Perú   U.S. Dollar     0.0013        99.9977        99.9990        0.0013        99.9977        99.9990   
—      Arauco Wood Products, Inc.   USA   U.S. Dollar     0.3953        99.6037        99.9990        0.3953        99.6037        99.9990   
—      Araucomex S.A. de C.V.   Mexico   U.S. Dollar     0.0005        99.9985        99.9990        0.0005        99.9985        99.9990   
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     —          99.9934        99.9934        —          99.9925        99.9925   
96657900-5    Controladora de Plagas Forestales S.A.   Chile   Chilean Pesos     —          59.6326        59.6326        —          59.6326        59.6326   
—      Empreendimentos Florestais Santa Cruz Ltda.   Brazil   Real     —          99.9789        99.9789        —          99.9754        99.9754   
—      Flakeboard America Limited   Canada   U.S. Dollar     —          99.9990        99.9990        —          —          —     
—      Flakeboard Company Limited   Canada   U.S. Dollar     —          99.9990        99.9990        —          —          —     
96573310-8    Forestal Arauco S.A.   Chile   U.S. Dollar     99.9248        —          99.9248        99.9248        —          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     —          97.4281        97.4281        —          97.4281        97.4281   
—      Forestal Concepción S.A.   Panamá   U.S. Dollar     0.0050        99.9936        99.9986        0.0050        99.9936        99.9986   
78049140-K    Forestal Los Lagos S.A.   Chile   U.S. Dollar     —          79.9405        79.9405        —          79.9405        79.9405   
—      Forestal Nuestra Señora del Carmen S.A.   Argentina   U.S. Dollar      
 
—  
99.9805
  
  
    99.9805        —          99.9766        99.9766   
—      Forestal Talavera S.A.   Argentina   U.S. Dollar     —          99.9942        99.9942        —          99.9945        99.9945   
96567940-5    Forestal Valdivia S.A.   Chile   U.S. Dollar     1.0000        98.9256        99.9256        1.0000        98.9256        99.9256   
—      Greenagro S.A.   Argentina   U.S. Dollar     —          97.9805        97.9805        —          99.9766        99.9766   
—      Industrias Forestales S.A.   Argentina   U.S. Dollar     —          —          —          9.9770        90.0221        99.9991   
96563550-5    Inversiones Arauco Internacional Ltda.   Chile   U.S. Dollar     98.6058        1.3932        99.9990        98.6058        1.3932        99.9990   
76222055-5    Inversiones Arauco Ltda.   Chile   U.S. Dollar     —          99.9990        99.9990        —          —          —     
—      Inversiones Celco S.L.   Spain   U.S. Dollar     —          99.9990        99.9990        —          99.9990        99.9990   
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     —          99.9801        99.9801        —          99.9771        99.9771   
—      Mahal Empreendimentos e Participacoes S.A.   Brazil   Real     —          99.9932        99.9932        —          99.9923        99.9923   
96510970-6    Paneles Arauco S.A.   Chile   U.S. Dollar     99.0000        0.9992        99.9992        99.0000        0.9992        99.9992   
—      Savitar S.A.   Argentina   U.S. Dollar     —          99.9931        99.9931        —          99.9930        99.9930   
96637330-K    Servicios Logísticos Arauco S.A.   Chile   U.S. Dollar     45.0000        54.9995        99.9995        45.0000        54.9995        99.9995   
—      Unilin Arauco Pisos Ltda.(Ex- Arauco Pisos Laminados S.A.)   Brazil   Real     —          —          —          —          99.9990        99.9990   

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.

Salaries and Termination Benefits received by Key Management Personnel

 

     January-September      July-September  
     2012
ThU.S.$
     2011
ThU.S.$
     2012
ThU.S.$
     2011
ThU.S.$
 

Salaries and bonus

     43,704         35,574         12,653         11,416   

Diet Directory

     1,174         1,214         49         410   

Termination benefits

     1,825         3,185         179         1,048   

Total

     46,703         39,973         12,881         12,874   

 

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September 30, 2012

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
Origen
  Currency
rate
  Maximum
Maturity
    09-30-2012
ThU.S.$
    12-31-2011
ThU.S.$
 

Forestal Mininco S.A

    91.440.000-7      Common director   Chile   Chilean pesos     30 days        26        1   

CMPC Celulosa S.A.

    96.532.330-9      Common director   Chile   Chilean pesos     30 days        2        255   

CMPC Maderas S.A.

    95.304.000-k      Common director   Chile   Chilean pesos     —          —          10   

Eka Chile S.A

    99.500.140-3      Joint Venture   Chile   Chilean pesos     30 days        2,895        1,639   

Forestal del Sur S.A

    79.825.060-4      Common director   Chile   Chilean pesos     —          —          1,457   

Stora Enso Arapoti Industria del Papel S.A

    —        Associates   Brazil   Real     30 days        762        822   

Fundación Educacional Arauco

    71.625.000-8      Other related party   Chile   Chilean pesos     30 days        1,787        —     

Empresa Electrica Guacolda S.A.

    96.590.600-2      Other related party   Chile   Chilean pesos     30 days        1,641        —     

Unilin Arauco Pisos Ltda.

    —        Joint Venture   Brazil   Real     30 days        706        —     

Eufores S.A

    —        Joint Venture   Uruguay   U.S. Dollar     —          —          46,889   

Forestal Cono Sur S.A

    —        Joint Venture   Uruguay   U.S. Dollar     —          —          19,106   

TOTAL

              7,819        70,179   
Related Party Receivables, non current      

Name of Related Party

  Corresponding
ID Nº
    Nature of
Relationship
  Country of
Origen
  Currency rate   Maximum
Maturity
    09-30-2012
ThU.S.$
    12-31-2011
ThU.S.$
 

Eufores S.A.

    —        Joint Venture   Uruguay   U.S. Dollar     dic-13        101,214        —     

Forestal Cono Sur S.A.

    —        Joint Venture   Uruguay   U.S. Dollar     dic-13        19,030        —     

TOTAL

              120,244        —     

Related Party Payables

     

Name of Related party

  Corresponding
ID Nº
    Nature of
Relationship
  Country of
Origen
  Currency
rate
  Maximum
Maturity
    09-30-2012
ThU.S.$
    12-31-2011
ThU.S.$
 

Compañía de Petróleos de Chile S.A.

    99.520.000-7      Affiliate of shareholder   Chile   Chilean pesos     30 days        9,944        7,487   

Abastible S.A.

    91.806.000-6      Affiliate of shareholder   Chile   Chilean pesos     30 days        556        356   

Depósitos Portuarios Lirquén S.A.

    96.871.870-3      Common director   Chile   Chilean pesos     30 days        4        4   

Empresas Copec S.A.

    90.690.000-9      Parent company   Chile   Chilean pesos     —          —          28   

Fundación Educacional Arauco

    71.625.000-8      Common director   Chile   Chilean pesos     —          —          90   

Sigma S.A.

    86.370.800-1      Common director   Chile   Chilean pesos     30 days        4        4   

Portaluppi, Guzman y Bezanilla Abogados

    78.096.080-9      Common director   Chile   Chilean pesos     —          —          115   

Empresa Nacional de Telecomunicaciones S.A.

    92.580.000-7      Common director   Chile   Chilean pesos     30 days        7        29   

Servicios Corporativos Sercor S.A.

    96.925.430-1      Common director   Chile   Chilean pesos     30 days        2        4   

Forestal del Sur S.A.

    79.825.060-4      Other related party   Chile   Chilean pesos     30 days        32        —     

Puertos y Logística S.A. (ex Puerto Lirquén S.A.)

    82.777.100-7      Associates   Chile   Chilean pesos     —          —          162   

Puerto Lirquen S.A. (ex Portuaria Sur de Chile S.A.)

    96.959.030-1      Common director   Chile   Chilean pesos     30 days        805        1,349   

Compañía Puerto de Coronel S.A.

    79.895.330-3      Associates   Chile   Chilean pesos     30 days        465        157   

Adm.Estaciones de Servicio Serco Ltda.

    79.689.550-0      Other related party   Chile   Chilean pesos     30 days        1        —     

TOTAL

              11,819        9,785   

 

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

 

 

Related party transactions

Purchases

 

Name of Related Party

   Corresponding
ID Nº
  

Nature of

Relationship

   Country of
Origen
   Currency
rate
  

Transaction

Detail

   09-30-2012
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2011
ThU.S.$
 

Abastible S.A.

   91.806.000-6   

Affiliate of shareholder

   Chile    Chilean pesos    Fuel      3,803         4,849   

Empresas Copec S.A

   90.690.000-9   

Parent Company

   Chile    Chilean pesos    Management service      175         296   

Compañía de Petróleos de Chile S.A.

   99.520.000-7   

Affiliate of shareholder

   Chile    Chilean pesos    Fuel      89,858         111,178   

Compañía Puerto de Coronel S.A.

   79.895.330-3   

Associates

   Chile    Chilean pesos    Transport and stowage      4,971         6,882   

Puerto Lirquén S.A.(ex Portuaria Sur de Chile S.A.)

   96.959.030-1   

Common director

   Chile    Chilean pesos    Transport and stowage      7,098         2,112   

EKA Chile S.A.

   99.500.140-3   

Associates

   Chile    Chilean pesos    Sodium chlorate      51,221         69,819   

Forestal del Sur S.A.

   79.825.060-4   

Associates

   Chile    Chilean pesos    Others purchases      602         737   

Portaluppi, Guzman y Bezanilla Abogados

   78.096.080-9   

Common director

   Chile    Chilean pesos    Legal services      1,248         1,692   

Puertos y Logística S.A. (ex Puerto Lirquén S.A.)

   82.777.100-7   

Associates

   Chile    Chilean pesos    Port services      295         7,454   

Empresa Nacional de Telecomunicaciones S.A.

   92.580.000-7   

Common director

   Chile    Chilean pesos    Telephone services      373         435   

CMPC Maderas S.A.

   95.304.000-K   

Common director

   Chile    Chilean pesos    Sodium chlorate      235         —     

Forestal Mininco S.A.

   91.440.000-7   

Common director

   Chile    Chilean pesos    Wood and logs      1,065         1,013   

Colbún S.A.

   96.505.760-9   

Common director

   Chile    Chilean pesos    Others purchases      2,740         29   

CMPC Celulosa S.A.

   96.532.330-9   

Common director

   Chile    Chilean pesos    Others purchases      871         516   

Sales

 

                    

Name of Related Party

   Corresponding
ID Nº
  

Nature of

Relationship

   Country of
Origen
   Currency
rate
  

Transaction

Detail

   09-30-2012
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2011
ThU.S.$
 

Celulosa y Energia Punta Pereira S.A.

      Joint venture    Uruguay    Euro    Loans and interest      —           51,872   

Celulosa y Energia Punta Pereira S.A.

      Joint venture    Uruguay    U.S. Dollar    Loans and interest      —           61,161   

Celulosa y Energia Punta Pereira S.A.

      Joint venture    Uruguay    U.S. Dollar    Other Sales      —           1,406   

Colbún S.A.

   96.505.760-9    Joint venture    Chile    Chilean pesos    Electrical Power      2,947         9,285   

EKA Chile S.A.

   99.500.140-3    Joint venture    Chile    Chilean pesos    Electrical Power      17,922         34,818   

Stora Enso Arapoti Industria de Papel S.A.

      Common director    Brazil    Real    Wood      6,715         8,897   

Forestal del Sur S.A.

   79.825.060-4    Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos    Wood and ships      12,801         28,543   

Forestal Mininco S.A.

   91.440.000-7    Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos    Wood      58         742   

CMPC Celulosa S.A.

   96.532.330-9    Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos    Wood      428         2,081   

Cartulinas CMPC S.A.

   96.731.890-6    Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos    Pulp      1,479         23,259   

Eufores S.A.

      Joint venture    Uruguay    U.S. Dollar    Loans and interest      54,325         79,620   

Forestal Cono Sur S.A.

      Joint venture    Uruguay    U.S. Dollar    Loans and interest      9,424         24,444   

Zona Franca Punta Pereira S.A.

      Joint venture    Uruguay    U.S. Dollar    Loans and interest      —           27,629   

Empresa Eléctrica Guacolda S.A.

   96.635.700-2    Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos    Electrical Power      12,391         1,430   

NOTE 14. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

On September 7, 2012, ARAUCO and its Canadian affiliate named Arauco Canada Ltd., executed an agreement in which it was agreed that such affiliate shall purchase all of the shares of the Canadian company Flakeboard Company Limited, henceforth “Flakeboard”, one of North America’s main producers of wood panels used for the manufacture of furniture. The price agreed for the purchase of 100% of the shares of Flakeboard amounts to the sum of US$242.5 million, which was paid on September 24, 2012.

Flakeboard is a company that directly and/or through its affiliates, possesses and operates seven paneling plants, with a joint production capacity for medium density fiberboards of 1.2 million cubic meters per year, a production capacity for particle board panels of 1.1. million cubic meters per year, and a production capacity of 180,000 cubic meters per year of melamine textured product. Arauco is waiting 12 months from the date of acquisition to conduct the final evaluation of the fair value of net assets acquired.

Disclosure of Subsidiary Investments

Below are new investments or contributions to subsidiaries, which had no effect on results, except for the acquisition of assets by Arauco Panels USA, LLC.

On November 29, 2011, our subsidiary Arauco Wood Products, Inc. established a new wholly-owned subsidiary named Arauco Panels USA LLC and made a capital contribution of ThU.S.$62,711, which was effected in early 2012. Subsequently, on January 24, 2012, Arauco Panels USA LLC paid thU.S.$ 62,711 for an industrial plant that has a production line of MDF (medium density fiberboard) moldings and HDF (high density fiberboard), a production line of PB panels (particle board or chipboard), and two lines of Melamine products . The plant is located in Moncure, North Carolina, USA. Arauco tentatively estimated the market value of acquired net assets and recognized a gain on the operation of ThU.S.$ 16,263, which is being evaluated. Arauco has 12 months as from the date of acquisition to complete a final evaluation.

 

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September 30, 2012

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

 

 

On December 20, 2011 Alto Parana has acquired 100% of the shares of Greenagro S.A. for a purchase price of ThU.S.$ 10,746 (MUS$ 6,972 has been paid at the end of 2011), becoming the controlling shareholder of Greenagro. This partnership will complement the productive activities related to industrial plant operations of the subsidiary Alto Parana S.A. located in town of Zárate, Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina. The price paid is representative of the market value of assets acquired, which mainly correspond to the land and plantations. Arauco made a provisional estimate of market value of net assets acquired, assigning the land the highest value of US$ 7.1 million, according to the requirements of IFRS 3. Arauco has 12 months from the date of acquisition to make a final evaluation.

On October 20, 2011, Arauco Pisos Laminados S.A. was incorporated in Brazil, (currently, Unilin Arauco Pisos Ltda. ) receiving from our subsidiary Arauco do Brasil S.A. a contribution of ThR$ 10 (ThU.S.$ 5 to September 30, 2012), equivalent to 100% of the participation. (See Note 16).

On September 13, 2011 Inversiones Arauco International Ltda. and Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A. sold its shares (82.42% and 9.16% respectively) in subsidiary Nuestra Señora del Carmen S.A. to subsidiary Alto Paraná S.A. for ThU.S.$ 5,400. As a result, Alto Paraná S.A. owns 100% of the shares of Nuestra Señora del Carmen S.A.

The following are the fair values at acquisition date of acquired assets and liabilities, which have been totality informed in Note 4:

 

ARAUCO CANADA PANELS ULC

   09-24-2012
ThU.S.$
 

Cash

     52,427   

Trade and other receivables-net

     42,717   

Inventories

     43,253   

Property, plant and equipment

     323,424   

Other assets

     11,608   

Total Assets

             473,429   

Financial liabilities, current and non-current

     184,531   

Trade payables

     42,527   

Other liabilities

     3,869   

Total Liabilities

     230,927   

 

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ARAUCO PANELS USA LLC.

   01-24-2012
ThU.S.$
 

Cash

     —     

Trade accounts receivable

     258   

Inventory

     13,398   

Property, plant and equipment

     82,840   

Other assets

     41   

Total Assets

     96,537   

Trade payables

     6,030   

Other liabilities

     11,533   

Total Liabilities

     17,563   

GREENAGRO S.A.

   12-20-2011
ThU.S.$
 

Cash

     537   

Trade accounts receivable

     32   

Inventory

     826   

Property, plant and equipment

     7,970   

Biological assets

     1,838   

Other assets

     7   

Total Assets

     11,210   

Trade payables

     37   

Deferred income tax

     386   

Other liabilities

     19   

Total Liabilities

     442   

The purchase of net assets by Arauco Panels USA, LLC, resulted in a negative goodwill which is presented in the income statement by function in the line Other gains (losses) and is shown in the table below:

 

Arauco Panels USA, LLC

   2012
ThU.S.$
 

Amount paid

     62,711   

Fair value of assets and liabilities acquired

     78,974   

Negative goodwill

     16,263   

Details of the subsidiaries are described in Note 13.

 

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NOTE 15. INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES

In the months January, February and April 2012 have been made payments for a total of ThU.S.$ 13,492 as contribution of capital to the company Puerto de Lirquén S.A. (current Puertos y Logística S.A.). As a result, on September 30, 2012, Arauco held 20.28 % of the capital of such company.

On December 21, 2011, Arauco made a ThU.S.$ 3,302 contribution of capital to the company Puerto de Lirquen S.A. (current Puertos y Logística S.A.). As a result, at the end of 2011, Arauco had 20.20 % of the capital of such company.

On December 14, 2011, Arauco made a capital contribution of ThU.S.$5,004 to Inversiones Puerto Coronel S.A. This contribution did not change the percentage of participation in this company.

On November 17, 2011, our subsidiary Arauco Forest Brazil S.A., made a contribution of ThU.S.$232,916 to the Brazilian company Centaurus Holding S.A., representing an ownership interest of 43.05%. This investment was conducted in conjunction with Klabin S.A., one of the most important companies in the forestry sector located in Brazil.

At the same month, Centaurus Holding S.A. acquired 100% of the voting rights of the Brazilian company Florestal Vale do Corisco S.A., a company that owns 107,000 hectares in the State of Parana. This transaction strengthens the position of Arauco in the forestry sector in Brazil for the development of its industrial operations and ensures the supply of wood of future projects. Further, in the Statements of income by function presented in the line for Participation in Income (Loss) in associates and joint ventures accounted throgh equity method show a gain of ThU.S.$8,885 from adjustment of acquired net assets to fair value.

Currently Arauco Forest Brasil S.A. takes part directly in Florestal Vale do Corisco S.A. with a 49% of participation.

On March 29, 2011, Novo Oeste Gestao de Ativos Florestais S.A. was incorporated, receiving a capital contribution from our subsidiary Arauco Forest Brasil S.A. of ThReal 1,225 in exchange for 1,225,000 shares representing 48.9912% of ownership. The corporate purpose of this company is the management of forestry assets and commercialization of wood.

The following table shows information on Investments in Associates as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively:

 

Name of Associate

   Puertos y Logística S.A. (Ex 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 %

   20.2767%    20.20216%
   09-30-2012    12-31-2011

Investment in Associate

   ThU.S.$ 63,154    ThU.S.$ 46,238

 

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

 

 

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 movables 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%
   09-30-2012    12-31-2011

Investment in Associate

   ThU.S.$ 35,823    ThU.S.$ 36,273

Name of Associate

   Servicios Corporativos Sercor S.A.

Country of Incorporation of Associate

   Chile

Functional Currency

   Chilean 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%
   09-30-2012    12-31-2011

Investment in Associate

   ThU.S.$ 1,294    ThU.S.$ 1,153

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%
   09-30-2012    12-31-2011

Investment in Associate

   ThU.S.$ 38,207    ThU.S.$36,280

Name of Associate

   Genómica Forestal S.A.

Country of Incorporation of Associate

   Chile

Functional Currency

   Chilean Pesos

Main Activities of Associate

   Developing forestry genomics, through the use of biotechnological, molecular and bioinformatics 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%
   09-30-2012    12-31-2011

Investment in Associate

   ThU.S.$ 63    ThU.S.$70

Name of Associate

   Consorcio Tecnológico Bioenercel S.A.

Country of Incorporation of Associate

   Chile

Functional Currency

   Chilean Pesos

Main Activities of Associate

   To develop technologies which will allow implementing a biofuel industry in Chile, obtained from lingo-cellulosic materials. The future execution of this sustainable project is financed by the Innova Chile Committee.

Percentage Share in Associate %

   20%
   09-30-2012    12-31-2011

Investment in Associate

   ThU.S.$ 397    ThU.S.$ 311

 

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Name of Associate

   Novo Oeste Gestao de Ativos Florestais S.A.

Country of Incorporation of Associate

   Brazil

Functional Currency

   Real

Main Activities of Associate

   Management of forestry activities and commercialization of wood and others.

Percentage Share in Associate %

   48.9999%
   09-30-2012    12-31-2011

Investment in Associate

   (ThU.S.$ 7,051)    (ThU.S.$ 2,986)

Name of Associate

   Vale do Corisco S.A. (Ex Centaurus Holding S.A.)

Country of Incorporation of Associate

   Brazil

Functional Currency

   Real

Main Activities of Associate

   Management of forestry activities.

Percentage Share in Associate %

   49 %    43.05 %
   09-30-2012    12-31-2011

Investment in Associate

   ThU.S.$ 212,675    ThU.S.$ 218,972

 

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

 

 

Summarized financial Information of Associates

 

     09-30-2012  
     Assets
ThU.S.$
    Liabilities
ThU.S.$
 

Current

     210,801        63,429   

Non-current

     1,134,993        308,262   

Equity

       974,103   

Total Associates (*)

     1,345,794        1,345,794   
     12-31-2011  
     Assets
ThU.S.$
    Liabilities
ThU.S.$
 

Current

     144,156        50,840   

Non-current

     1,022,986        154,919   

Equity

       961,383   

Total Associates (*)

     1,167,142        1,167,142   
     09-30-2012
ThU.S.$
    09-30-2011
ThU.S.$
 

Income

     215,230        220,286   

Expenses

     (155,212     (212,675

Net income (loss) (*)

     60,018        7,611   
    

 

(*) Includes only Investment in associates.

 

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

 

 

Movement in Investment in Associates and Joint Ventures

 

     09-30-2012
ThU.S.$
    12-31-2011
ThU.S.$
 

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

     886,706        498,204   

Investment Changes in Associate and Joint Ventures Companies

    

Investments in associates, Additions

     13,562        236,443   

Investment in joint ventures, Additions

     139,126        177,397   

Disposals, Investments in associates

     (6,607     0   

Equity in income (Loss) investments in associates

     16,194        (1,012

Equity in income (Loss) joint ventures

     (20,860     (10,885

Dividends Received, Investments in Associates

     (4,418     (1,718

Increase (Decrease) in foreign exchange translation of investment in associates

     (20,607     (12,972

Other Increase (Decrease) in investment in associates

     4,585        1,249   

Changes in Associate Company Investments, Total

     120,975        388,502   

Investments accounted for using the equity method, closing balance

     1,007,681        886,706   
     09-30-2012
ThU.S.$
    12-31-2011
ThU.S.$
 

Investments in associates

     351,614        339,297   

Investment in joint ventures

     656,067        547,409   

Investments accounted for using the equity method, closing balance

     1,007,681        886,706   

 

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NOTE 16. INTERESTS IN JOINT VENTURES

Performed investments and contributions

In March 2012 the company Arauco do Brasil S.A. made a capital increase in the company Unilin Arauco Pisos Ltda. (ex Arauco Pisos Laminados S.A.) by contributing assets worth ThU.S.$ 24,990 (ThU.S.$ 12,333 at September 30, 2012) for the flooring line of the Pien location. In April 2012, Arauco sold a 50% interest to Mohwak Unilin International B.V. at ThR$ 12,500 (ThU.S.$ 6,169 at September 30, 2012), becoming a joint venture. This operation had no effect on income. This company is devoted to manufacturing, processing, industrialization and selling of wood laminate floors.

As of September 30, 2012, Arauco, through its subsidiarie Arauco Holanda Cooperatief U.A, has made contributions to the Uruguayan companies that qualify as a joint venture, Celulosa y Energía Punta Pereira S.A. and Zona Franca Punta Pereira S.A., for a total of ThU.S.$ 125,411 (ThU.S.$ 177,397 as of December 31, 2011), with the Arauco Group holding a stake of 50% in the joint venture. This operation has no effects in Arauco’s consolidated interim financial statements.

The above mentioned contributions are being invested in the project known as “Montes del Plata”, in order to build a cutting edge cellulose production plant, with a guaranteed capacity of 1.3 million tons per year, a port and an energy generation unit utilizing renewable resources, which will be located at the town of Punta Pereira, department of Colonia, Uruguay.

Investments in Uruguay

The main assets acquired from Ence during the year 2009 are: 130,000 hectares of land of which 73,000 hectares are forestry plantations; 6,000 hectares 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 were added to the land and plantations that Stora Enso and Arauco already control through a joint venture in Uruguay. With these additions, the joint venture currently maintains forestry equity of approximately 269 thousand hectares of land, of which 156 thousand hectares are planted.

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 Arauco and this company has permitted Arauco and Eka to initiate certain joint venture activities.

 

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September 30, 2012

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

 

 

The following is summarized financial information of the more significant interests in joint ventures:

 

Celulosa y Energía Punta Pereira S.A.

   09-30-2012      12-31-2011  
     Assets     Liabilities      Assets     Liabilities  
     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$  

Current

     143,740        109,069         13,921        73,878   

Non-current

     1,215,883        735,930         621,427        215,968   

Equity

       514,624           345,502   

Total Joint Venture

     1,359,623        1,359,623         635,348        635,348   
  

 

 

      

 

 

   

Investment

     257,312           172,750     
  

 

 

      

 

 

   
     09-30-2012            09-30-2011        
     ThU.S.$            ThU.S.$        

Income

     8,983           8,036     

Expenses

     (18,708        (3,719  

Joint Venture Net Income (Loss)

     (9,725 )         4,317     

Forestal Cono Sur S.A. (consolidated)

   09-30-2012      12-31-2011  
     Assets     Liabilities      Assets     Liabilities  
     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$  

Current

     139,404        8,556         26,137        45,384   

Non-current

     164,352        52,284         288,733        13,289   

Equity

       242,916           256,197   

Total Joint Venture

     303,756        303,756         314,870        314,870   
  

 

 

      

 

 

   

Investment

     121,458           128,098     
  

 

 

      

 

 

   
     09-30-2012            09-30-2011        
     ThU.S.$            ThU.S.$        

Income

     2,670           1,698     

Expenses

     (15,951        (10,134  

Joint Venture Net Income (Loss)

     (13,281 )         (8,436 )   

Eufores S.A. (consolidated)

   09-30-2012      12-31-2011  
     Assets     Liabilities      Assets     Liabilities  
     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$  

Current

     68,483        46,683         44,531        165,823   

Non-current

     588,227        228,420         552,130        28,178   

Equity

       381,607           402,660   

Total Joint Venture

     656,710        656,710         596,661        596,661   
  

 

 

      

 

 

   

Investment

     190,739           201,260     
  

 

 

      

 

 

   
     09-30-2012            09-30-2011        
     ThU.S.$            ThU.S.$        

Income

     36,197           21,890     

Expenses

     (57,235        (33,478  

Joint Venture Net Income (Loss)

     (21,038 )         (11,588 )   

Zona Franca Punta Pereira S.A.

   09-30-2012      12-31-2011  
     Assets     Liabilities      Assets     Liabilities  
     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$  

Current

     15,943        22,993         40,067        29,241   

Non-current

     211,654        89,252         121,977        89,203   

Equity

       115,352           43,600   

Total Joint Venture

     227,597        227,597         162,044        162,044   
  

 

 

      

 

 

   

Investment

     57,676           21,800     
  

 

 

      

 

 

   
     09-30-2012            09-30-2011        
     ThU.S.$            ThU.S.$        

Income

     5,605           839     

Expenses

     (5,029        (1,610  

Joint Venture Net Income (Loss)

     576           (771 )   

Eka Chile S.A.

   09-30-2012      12-31-2011  
     Assets     Liabilities      Assets     Liabilities  
     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$  

Current

     24,780        4,688         25,312        5,235   

Non-current

     30,149        4,178         30,446        3,521   

Equity

       46,063           47,002   

Total Joint Venture

     54,929        54,929         55,758        55,758   
  

 

 

      

 

 

   

Investment

     23,032           23,502     
  

 

 

      

 

 

   
     09-30-2012            09-30-2011        
     ThU.S.$            ThU.S.$        

Income

     51,137           58,504     

Expenses

     (48,781        (53,020  

Joint Venture Net Income (Loss)

     2,356           5,484     

 

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

 

 

NOTE 17. IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS

At the end of this accounting period, we had the following information:

Effects from the economic crisis

Since the beginning of 2009, the complicated market condition affected the Bosseti sawmill operation located in Argentina and the Company decided to shut it down in December 2010 and to adapt its operational structure to the reality of the business, converting the operation and using its land and buildings as a logistics center. At the end of 2010, the Company registered ThU.S.$2,000 as impairment provision related to machinery and installations, which at the end of September 30, 2012, after discounting the provision, have a value of ThU.S.$1,100 (ThU.S.$ 1,600 as of December 31, 2011). To date, some goods were sold, others moved to the sawmill located in Piray and the rest are being prepared and classified for subsequent sale.

The recoverable value of the permanently closed facilities was determined based on sales estimates and residual value, making the corresponding provision in the event that the recoverable value is less than the book value. These estimates were made by both external and internal evaluators.

Effects of the fire

On January 2, 2012, Paneles Arauco S.A.’s industrial facilities located at Itata highway, km. 21, were materially affected as a result of forest fires that affected the Province of Ñuble. This plant had a production capacity of 450 thousand cubic meters of panels per year.

The fire completely destroyed the machinery, equipment and facilities of the panel processing area, as well as administration buildings and storage rooms. It also affected the operations of the biomass energy generation plant. Operations were reinitiated on January 6, 2012.

Paneles Arauco S.A., as a subsidiary of Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A., has insurance covering the damages resulting from the fire. The policies generally cover assets, among which are the plants, industrial and non-industrial facilities, equipment, machinery, inventories, as well as losses due to business interruption.

Related expenses to the damage produced by the fire were recognized when the relevant events occurred, but accounts receivable from insurance companies related to these expenses, in addition to the closure of the plant as a result of the fire, are recognized only when there was sufficient supporting documentation and/or at the time of the receipt of the cash flows.

Regarding this claim, the financial statements as of September 30, 2012 include the following:

 

   

In Trade and other receivables, the amount of ThU.S.$ 14,101 relating to compensation not yet received associated with physical damage to Property, plant and equipment and Inventories.

 

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

 

 

   

In Property, plant and equipment dropped out ThU.S$ 70,088 , for physical damage.

 

   

In Inventories, the amount of ThU.S.$ 19,841 was written off.

In months April and August 2012, Arauco received the total amount of ThU.S.$ 120,000, as advance payment of compensation. Regarding this, it has been estimated that ThU.S.$ 40,000 relates to losses due to stoppage, ThU.S.$ 70,000 to physical damage and ThU.S.$10,000 to losses of Inventory.

Due to the complexity and magnitude of the claim, to date the liquidation process has not yet been completed.

Other effects

In December 2011, particle board (PBO) lines of Curitiba Plant (Brazil) were shut down due to the high cost of maintenance, with the consequential losses that this generated. The company registered ThU.S.$6,088 as impairment provision related to machinery and equipments.

Cash-Generating Unit with Impaired Assets

As of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the following impairment provisions related to Cash-Generating Units existed:

 

Cash-Generating Unit with Impaired Assets

   09-30-2012
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2011
ThU.S.$
 

Bossetti sawmill

     2,000         2,000   

Lines of Curitiba plant

     6,088         6,088   

Total Impairment provision

     8,088         8,088   

Disclosure of Asset Impairment

Information on Impairment of Property, Plant and Equipment due to technical obsolescence and damages from the fire as of September 30, 2012 and to December 31, 2011:

 

Disclosure of Asset Impairment   

Principal classes of Assets affected by Impairment and Reversal of Losses

   Machinery and Equipment

Principal Facts and Circumstances that lead to Recognizing Impairment and Reversal of losses

   Technical Obsolescence and Claim
   09-30-2012    12-31-2011

Information relevant to the sum of all impairment

   ThU.S.$ 4,534    ThU.S.$ 3,492

 

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Disclosure of Asset Impairment   

Principal classes of Assets affected by Impairment and Reversal of Losses

  

Buildings and Structures

Machinery and Equipment

Other assets

Principal Facts and Circumstances that lead to Recognizing Impairment and Reversal of losses

   Earthquake and tsunami
   09-30-2012    12-31-2011

Information relevant to the sum of all impairment

   ThU.S.$ 39,124    ThU.S.$ 39,124

At the date of these financial statements, most of the associated impairment provision relating to physical damage of property, plant and equipment as a result of the earthquake and tsunami has been reversed. The amount of the existing provision is referred to assets that are in the process of repair and/or replacement, the majority concluded at the year end of 2011.

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. As of September 30, 2012 this goodwill amounted to ThU.S.$ 51,977 (ThU.S.$ 56,267 at December 31, 2011) for a total of goodwill of ThU.S 59,055. The variation of this goodwill from Brasil 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

Lawsuits or other Legal Proceedings

The contingent liabilities that Arauco deems appropriate to disclose are as follows:

1. (i) On October 8, 2007, the Federal Administration of Public Income (Administración Federal de Ingresos Públicos) (“AFIP”) initiated an ex oficio proceeding against the Company’s 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 of 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 of $417,908,207 Argentine Pesos including capital (ThU.S. $ 88,973 at September 30, 2012), compensatory interest, and fines for omission.

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, the Company’s 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 $5,886,053 Argentine Pesos (ThU.S.$ 1,253 at September 30, 2012).

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 an injunction.

On May 13, 2010 the CACAF decided to grant the injunction requested by APSA, ordering to suspend the enforcement of the AFIP resolution until the final decision on this matter. This injunction was granted by the CACAF 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. On May 20, 2010, the CACAF asked APSA to specify the areas covered by the suretyship insurance. On May 28, 2010 APSA complied with this request and attached Endorsement No. 1 of the surety policy in favor of the CACAF – Trial Chamber I –

 

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in the amount of $ 633,616,741 Argentine pesos (equivalent to ThU.S.$ 139,964 as of September 30, 2012), which includes initial capital, plus adjustments and interests to the date of the bond. On June 2, 2010 the CACAF accepted this surety filed by APSA and sent notice to AFIP of the injunction granted. On September 4, 2010 the AFIP was notified of the ruling dated May 13, 2010, which is final since September 22, 2010.

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 (ThU.S.$ 2,224 at September 30, 2012) 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 (ThU.S.$ 348 at September 30, 2012), 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, 2011 APSA filed an ordinary appeal against the latter decree before the Supreme Court of the Justice, which was granted on February, 3, 2011. On September 23, 2011 the brief with the ordinary appeal was filed before the Court. On July, 14, 2011 the AFIP answered the petition of this brief. On May 8th, 2012, the Supreme Court ruled that the ordinary remedy was wrongly admitted, since the appealed sentence was not a final ruling.

The case file was returned to Chamber I of the National Appeals Court of Adversarial Administrative Matters. On September 15th, 2012, APSA requested that the case be suspended until the substantial issues of the case were resolved, a request which was rejected by the Court on September 25th, 2012. On July 2nd, APSA filed a motion to reconsider, requesting that such ruling be rendered ineffective and the extraordinary proceeding be suspended until the substantial issues of the case were ruled on, also expressing that it still maintained its interest in the extraordinary remedy that was submitted. On August 21, 2012, APSA filed a presentation which expressed its interest to maintain the extraordinary appeal. Based on their analysis of the grounds underlying the appeal, APSA’s counsel has an optimistic view of the case.

2. 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. Currently, expert reports have already been submitted, most of which were against the Company’s position. On September 5th, 2011, observations regarding the experts’ reports were presented, which was contested by the State Defense Council through an incident. However by a decision dated on August 21, 2012, the court had raised the incident as abandoned. The judge’s inspection took place during March 13th, 14th, and 15th, of year 2012. The cause is pending.

 

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3. 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 filed a claim disputing 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 acknowledged receipt of the Company’s request. Subsequently, the tax authority issued a report and the Company commented on such report. As of the date of issuance of these financial statements, 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.

4. Regarding Licancel plant, on September 22, 2011 the Company was notified of civil claim for compensation of prejudice for an alleged tort liability, filed by twelve fishermen of the Mataquito river before the Court of First Instance, Guarantee and Family of Licantén under Docket number 73-2011, arising out of the dead fish allegedly found in the malaquito river on September 5, 2007. The plaintiffs seek to be compensated for alleged damages that they have suffered from the aforementioned event, including lost profits, harm and suffering and an alleged contractual liability. Having imposed the auto de prueba.

5. 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 dilatory exceptions, that pointed to some defects in the demand. The plaintiff rectified the defects, and the Company replied to the demand. On March 8, 2011 the Court issued the legal judgment of first instance rejecting the claim. On March 21, 2011, the plaintiff appealed against the first instance verdict. The Court of Appeals confirmed the Civil Court’s ruling. The plaintiff filed cassation appeals before the Supreme Court, and their decision is still pending.

6. On January 26, 2011, Forestal Celco S.A. was notified of a civil claim submitted by Mr. Hans Fritz Muller Knoop against Cooperativa Eléctrica de Chillán Limitada and Forestal Celco S.A., which seeks that both companies be condemned to pay (jointly and severally) an indemnity for the alleged material damages caused as a result of the spreading of a fire on January 12th, 2007, in the estate named “El Tablon”, owned by Forestal Celco S.A.

 

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On March 10, 2011, Forestal Celco S.A. answered the claim. The trial period began on December 28, 2011, ending on January 20, 2012. The case is currently for first instance veredict.

7. On September 26, 2005, in proceedings numbered 48,679-2006 of the Civil Court of Constitución, Forestal Celco S.A. submitted a claim against Forestal Constitución Ltda. and Vitelia Morán Sepúlveda and other 7 natural persons, with the goal of obtaining a ruling that acknowledges its sole ownership over the Lierecillo estate (1,126 hectares), formed by various property registrations, also seeking that the defendants be sentenced to jointly and severally pay $ 20,000,000 as well as a damage compensation for having harvested a portion of the aforementioned estate. On April 23, 2006, Mr. Adolfo Numi Velasco, acting on behalf of all the aforementioned natural persons, answered the claim requesting its rejection, arguing that his clients are the sole owners of the estate named “El Macaco”, also submitting a counterclaim with the purpose of demanding that Forestal Celco S.A. return the “El Macaco” estate, of 162.7 hectares, plus a damage compensation for the resulting damages, loss of profit and moral damage. On September 29, 2009, a first instance ruling was issued in favor of Forestal Celco S.A’s claim, only with regards to the declaration of ownership, rejecting all other aspects of that claim as well as the corresponding counterclaim. Currently, the case is being reviewed by the Court of Appeals of Talca, under court registration number 267-2012, for a ruling regarding the appeal submitted by the defendant, who is also a counterclaiming plaintiff.

8. On September 11th, 2012, Forestal Celco S.A. was served with a voidance claim regarding the partition award and the purchase and sale agreement dated November 28th, 1994, claim which also sued for damages. The lawsuit was filed by Julián Eduardo Rivas Alarcón, on behalf of Nimia del Carmen Álvarez Delgado, against Patricia del Carmen Muñoz Zamorano and Forestal Celco S.A. The lawsuit was filed before the Civil and Criminal Court of Quirihue, under docket number C-108-2012. On October 4th, 2012, Forestal Celco S.A. submitted before the court a relative incompetence defense. On October 10th, 2012, the other co-defendant also filed a defense arguing the Court’s relative incompetence. The Court’s decision on both defenses is currently pending.

On October 4, 2012 Forestal Celco S.A. opposed dilatory exception of relative incompetence. Dated October 10, 2012, the other defendant also objected dilatory exception of lack of jurisdiction. Both exceptions are pending resolution by the Court.

9. On September 23, 2008, 28 workers submitted a lawsuit against their employer, Gama Services (which rendered services for Bosques Arauco S.A.subsidiary of Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.), and Bosques Arauco S.A., for an alleged joint and several liability, requesting that the termination of their labor agreements be declared unjustified, demanding for the full payment of their social security and health benefits as well as the payment of severance for their years of service, dismissal notice, vacations, remunerations and extra hours. Said lawsuit was submitted before the 5th Labor Court of Santiago, under Docket number 780-2008, with an undetermined claimed amount.

On January 4, 2011, Bosques Arauco S.A. received the notice of the definitive first instance ruling against Gama Services, ordering the payment of all claimed compensations, including remuneration and social security and health benefits, until the validation of the dismissal or until the ruling has been executed. Simultaneously, the ruling requires that the Company and its subsidiaries jointly and severally, pay the requested compensations, –excluding social security payments, through the day of the dismissal. The lawsuit was concluded with a favorable decision in favor of the plaintiff. The proceeding was ended pursuant to a termination agreement between the parties.

 

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10. On November 17, 2003, Bosques Arauco S.A., an affiliate of Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A., 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, claiming that she is the sole and exclusive owner of the 5.5 hectares of land, which would have been occupied materially by Bosques Arauco S.A., in blatant disregard of her property interest. On September 6, 2008, the first instance decision was issued, denying the claim. The decision was appealed and the 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, and compensation for the alleged moral harm personally experienced for her. After being notified of the request, Bosques Arauco S.A., in turn, requested that this request be nullified on the ground that the alleged harm and suffering was not an issue in the judicial proceedings and, therefore no judgment on a condemn in that sense. This application has not yet been resolved by the court.

11. On August 13, 2012, Bosques Arauco S.A. was served with a suit which sought damages. This claim was filed by Cooperativa Campesina Mundo Nuevo Limitado, and regards the forests which exist in Fundo Mundo Nuevo. This suit was filed before the Civil Court of Curanilahue, and its docket number is 208-2012. On August 22, 2012, Bosques Arauco S.A. opposed dilatory exceptions of relative incompetence an ineptitude of libel. The Court declined jurisdiction, resolution is final and enforceable. In therefore this trial, to the Court, is over.

12. On April 29, 2004, Aserraderos Arauco S.A. was served a breach of contract plus damages claim filed by Ingeniería y Construcciones Ralco Ltda. This claim was submitted before the 2nd Civil Court of Concepción, Docket number 3218-2003.

The plaintiff argued that the contracts entered into with sawmill administrators blind Aserradores Arauco S.A., as considering that between that and Aserraderos Arauco S.A. would be a tacit mandate management, the administrator was acting on behalf and risk of Aserraderos Arauco S.A., society that ultimately assumed the risks of the business.

There have been no actions for over a year and it is currently archived.

13. On December 12, 2010, the company Sociedad Forestal Cholguán S.A. was notified of a boundaries and site fencing claim, submitted by Banfactor Servicios Financieros Limitada’s Receiver before the 30th Civil Court of Santiago, file number 12,825-2010, labelled “Banfactor Servicios Financieros Limitada and Forestal Cholguán S.A.”, which seeks to set the boundaries and site fencing between the neighboring property owned by Forestal Cholguán S.A., named Hacienda Canteras, and a estate named “Fundo Roma”. An expert determined that there is not any land adjoining called “Fundo Roma”, finding Hacienda Canteras perimeter closed and demarcated for many years. Within the context of these same proceedings, on December, 2010, the Court issued a cautionary injunctive measure prohibiting the execution of acts or agreements regarding the lumber and forest products

 

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located within “Fundo Roma”. On April 3. 2012, the court issued a decision rejecting the claim of demarcation, the ruling was appealed by the plaintiff and the third adjuvant (Banco del Desarrollo). On April 13, 2012 Forestal Cholguan S.A. filed a request to lift the preliminary injunction, which was rejected by the Court because they were not yet resolved the appeal filed against the judgment in the case.

14. On October 26th, 2012, Forestal Valdivia S.A. – a subsidiary of Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A. was sued for recovery of real property. The aforesaid suit was filed by the community of heirs left after the death of Mrs. Julia Figueroa Oliveiro, which occurred over 60 years ago. That application was lodged with the Civil Court of Loncoche, Docket Number 79-2012, the lawsuit demanded the recovery and restitution of two estates, with their products and improvements, arguing that the abovementioned community of heirs is the sole and exclusive owner of two estates whose total surface amounts to 1,210 hectares, which would allegedly be occupied by Forestal Valdivia S.A. without any title whatsoever. On November 19th, 2012, Forestal Valdivia S.A. opposed before the court dilatory exceptions of relative incompetence and ineptitude of libel, which are still pending of resolution.

15. On November 28, 2008, Alto Paraná S.A. (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. Currently, the report is in Nº 8 Economic Criminal Court, 16 Secretariat.

As of the date of these consolidated financial statements and considering the preliminary state of proceedings, Alto Paraná S.A. (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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Provisions as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are as follow:

 

     09-30-2012      12-31-2011  

Classes of Provisions

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Provisions, Current

     9,608         8,607   

Legal claims provision

     9,499         8,405   

Other provisions

     109         202   

Provisions, non-Current

     11,470         9,688   

Legal claims provision

     4,419         6,702   

Other provisions

     7,051         2,986   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Provisions

     21,078         18,295   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     09-30-2012  
     Legal     Other        
     Claims     Provisions     Total  

Movements in Provisions

   ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$  

Opening balance

     15,107        3,188        18,295   

Changes in provisions

      

Increase in existing provisions

     1,853        106        1,959   

Used provisions

     (1,928     (199     (2,127

Increase (decrease) in foreign currency exchange

     (1,114     —          (1,114

Other Increases (Decreases)

     —          4,065        4,065   

Total Changes

     (1,189 )      3,972        2,783   

Closing balance

     13,918        7,160        21,078   
     12-31-2011  
     Legal     Other        
     Claims     Provisions     Total  

Movements in Provisions

   ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$  

Opening balance

     13,451        —          13,451   

Changes in provisions

      

Increase in existing provisions

     4,183        218        4,401   

Used provisions

     (520     —          (520

Unused provision reversed

     (533     —          (533

Increase (decrease) in foreign currency exchange

     (1,473     —          (1,473

Other Increases (Decreases)

     (1     2,970        2,969   

Total Changes

     1,656        3,188        4,844   

Closing balance

     15,107        3,188        18,295   

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

 

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NOTE 19. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Arauco holds the following main intangible assets:

Computer software

Rights

Disclosure of Identifiable Intangible Assets

 

     09-30-2012     12-31-2011  

Classes of Intangible Assets, Net

   ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$  

Intangible assets, net

     18,988        17,609   

Computer software

     9,358        9,217   

Water rigths

     5,004        5,811   

Other identifiable intangible assets

     4,626        2,581   

Classes of identifiable intangible Assets, gross

     41,656        38,547   

Computer software

     32,026        30,155   

Water rigths

     5,004        5,811   

Other identifiable intangible assets

     4,626        2,581   

Classes of accumulated amortization and impairment

    

Total accumulated amortization and impairment

     (22,668 )      (20,938 ) 

Accumulated amortization and impairment, intangible assets

     (22,668 )      (20,938 ) 

Computer software

     (22,668     (20,938

Reconciliation between opening and closing book values

 

     09-30-2012        
     Computer     Water              
     Software     Rigths     Others     TOTAL  

Intangible assets Roll Forward

   ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$  

Opening Balance

     9,217        5,811        2,581        17,609   

Changes

        

Additions

     2,441        —          2,023        4,464   

Disposals

     (310     (773     —          (1,083

Amortization

     (2,018     —          —          (2,018

Increase (decrease) in foreign currency conversion

     (147     —          (20     (167

Others Increases (Decreases)

     175        (34     42        183   

Changes Total

     141        (807 )      2,045        1,379   

Closing Balance

     9,358        5,004        4,626        18,988   
     12-31-2011        
     Computer     Water              
     Software     Rigths     Others     TOTAL  

Intangible assets Roll Forward

   ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$  

Opening Balance

     4,054        5,777        1,296        11,127   

Changes

        

Additions

     6,289        22        1,308        7,619   

Pérdida por Deterioro Reconocida en el Estado de Resultados

     (1,897     —          —          (1,897

Increase (decrease) in foreign currency conversion

     771        12        (23     760   

Changes Total

     5,163        34        1,285        6,482   

Closing Balance

     9,217        5,811        2,581        17,609   

 

          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

Arauco’s biological assets are its forestry plantations of mainly radiata and taeda pine and a lesser degree of eucalyptus. The total plantation is distributed in Chile, Argentina, and Brazil, reaching 1.6 million hectares, of which 939 thousand hectares are used for forestry planting, 390 thousand hectares are native forest, 146 thousand hectares are used for other purposes and 78 thousand hectares will be planted.

As of September 30, 2012, the logs production volume totaled 14.1 million cubic meters (13.9 million cubic meters as of September 30, 2011).

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

 

 

Future plantations are not considered.

 

 

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 at market prices. 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, and as of September 30, 2012 amounted to ThU.S.$ 171,498 (ThU.S.$ 172,538 as of September 30, 2011). Additionally, cost of sales include a higher cost of ThU.S.$ 182,628 as of September 30, 2012 (ThU.S.$ 188,025 as of September 30, 2011) resulting from the difference between the cost of wood at fair value versus actual cost incurred.

 

 

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 8%.

 

 

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   

The following chart show changes in the balance of biological assets considering variations in significant assumptions considered at calculating the fair value of the assets:

 

            ThU.S.$  

Discount rate

     0.5         (121,197
     -0.5         127,982   

Margins (%)

     10         402,352   
     -10         (402,352

Differences in the valuation of biological assets in the discount rate and the margins are recorded in the Income Statement under item Other Operating Income and Other Operating Expenses depending on whether this is profit or loss.

Forestry plantations classified as current assets correspond to those to be harvested within 12 months.

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, 2012, Arauco’s investment in Uruguay represented a total of 134 thousand hectares, of which 78 thousand hectares are allocated to plantations, 6 thousand hectares to native forest, 44 thousand hectares for other uses, and 6 thousand hectares for planting.

Detail of Biological Assets Pledged as Security

There is 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 prohibit sell and encumber were made in favor of JPMorgan and Arauco, for forests located on their own land.

As of September 30, 2012, the fair value of these forests reached ThU.S.$ 2,394 (ThU.S.$ 9,322 as of December 31, 2011).

Detail of Biological Assets with Restricted Ownership

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

No significant 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:

 

     09-30-2012      12-31-2011  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Current

     221,460         281,418   

Non-current

     3,488,943         3,463,166   

Total

     3,710,403         3,744,584   

Biological Assets Movement

 

     09-30-2012  

Movement

   ThU.S.$  

Opening Balance

     3,744,584   

Changes in Biological Assets

  

Additions

     86,087   

Decreases due to Sales

     (3,538

Decreases due to Harvest

     (251,361

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

     171,498   

Increases (decreases) in Foreign Currency Translation

     (32,739

Loss of forest due to fires

     (2,908

Other Increases (decreases)

     (1,220

Total Changes

     (34,181 ) 

Closing Balance

     3,710,403   
     12-31-2011  

Movement

   ThU.S.$  

Opening Balance

     3,790,958   

Changes in Biological Assets

  

Additions

     145,867   

Decreases due to Sales

     (1,287

Decreases due to Harvest

     (346,423

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

     229,889   

Increases (decreases) in Foreign Currency Translation

     (56,403

Loss of forest due to fires

     (16,897

Other Increases (decreases)

     (1,120

Total Changes

     (46,374 ) 

Closing Balance

     3,744,584   

As of the date of these consolidated financial statements, there are no disbursements related to the acquisition of biological assets.

 

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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 ensure 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.

Detail information of disbursements related to environmental

On September 30, 2012, and December 31, 2011, Arauco has made the following disbursements by major environmental projects:

 

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Environment Related Disbursement Information

As of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, Arauco made the following disbursements related to its main environmental projects:

 

    

09/30/2012

   Disbursements undertaken 2012    Committed
Disbursements
 

Company

  

Name of project

   State of
project
   Amount
ThU.S.$
     Asset
Expense
  

Asset/expense

destination item

   Amount
ThU.S.$
     Estimated
date
 
                    

Arauco Do Brasil S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      385       Assets    Property, plant and equipment      4,888         2012   

Arauco Do Brasil S.A.

   Investment projects for the control and management of gas emissions from industrial process    In process      0       Assets    Property, plant and equipment      354         2012   

Celulosa Arauco Y Constitucion S.A.

   Investment projects for the control and management of gas emissions from industrial process    In process      2,086       Assets    Property, plant and equipment      4,989         2012   

Celulosa Arauco Y Constitucion S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      1,196       Assets    Property, plant and equipment      897         2012   

Celulosa Arauco Y Constitucion S.A.

   Investment projects for the control and management of hazardous liquids and water energy optimization of industrial plants    In process      3,168       Assets    Property, plant and equipment      1,953         2012   

Celulosa Arauco Y Constitucion S.A.

   Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future    In process      2,364       Assets    Property, plant and equipment      28         2012   

Alto Parana S.A.

   Construction emisario    In process      39       Assets    Property, plant and equipment      774         2012   

Alto Parana S.A.

   Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future    In process      419       Assets    Property, plant and equipment      2,309         2012   

Alto Parana S.A.

   Investment projects for the control and management of hazardous liquids and water energy optimization of industrial plants    In process      2,296       Assets    Property, plant and equipment      2,550         2012   

Paneles Arauco S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      105       Assets    Property, plant and equipment      31         2012   

Paneles Arauco S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      863       Expense    Administration expenses      1,143         2012   

Paneles Arauco S.A.

   Investment projects for the control and management of hazardous liquids and water energy optimization of industrial plants    In process      144       Assets    Property, plant and equipment      92         2012   

Paneles Arauco S.A.

   Investment projects for the control and management of hazardous liquids and water energy optimization of industrial plants    In process      1,348       Expense    Operating cost      598         2012   

Paneles Arauco S.A.

   Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future    In process      239       Expense    Administration expenses      80         2012   

Forestal Celco S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      472       Expense    Administration expenses      236         2012   

Forestal Valdivia S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process      77       Expense    Administration expenses      126         2012   
        

 

 

          

 

 

    
      TOTAL      15,201               21,048      
        

 

 

          

 

 

    

 

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12/31/2011

   Disbursements undertaken 2011    Committed
Disbursements
 

Company

  

Name of Project

   State of
Project
     Amount
ThU.S.$
     Asset
Expense
  

Asset/expense

destination item

   Amount
ThU.S.$
     Estimated
date
 

Arauco Do Brasil S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies      In process         4,721       Asset    Property, plant and equipment      6,244         2012   

Celulosa Arauco Y Constitucion S.A.

   Investment projects for the control and management of gas emissions from industrial process      Finished         54       Asset    Property, plant and equipment      —           —     

Celulosa Arauco Y Constitucion S.A.

   Investment projects for the control and management of gas emissions from industrial process      In process         1,744       Asset    Property, plant and equipment      3,506         2012   

Celulosa Arauco Y Constitucion S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies      Finished         132       Asset    Property, plant and equipment      —           —     

Celulosa Arauco Y Constitucion S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies      In process         1,832       Asset    Property, plant and equipment      590         2012   

Celulosa Arauco Y Constitucion S.A.

   Investment projects for the control and management of gas emissions from industrial process      Finished         1,965       Asset    Property, plant and equipment      —           —     

Celulosa Arauco Y Constitucion S.A.

   Investment projects for the control and management of gas emissions from industrial process      In process         1,711       Asset    Property, plant and equipment      4,344         2012   

Celulosa Arauco Y Constitucion S.A.

   Construction of Outlets      Finished         330       Asset    Property, plant and equipment      —           —     

Celulosa Arauco Y Constitucion S.A.

   Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future      In process         3,583       Asset    Property, plant and equipment      2,426         2012   

Alto Parana S.A.

  

Construction of Outlets

     In process         39       Asset    Property, plant and equipment      774         2012   

Alto Parana S.A.

   Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future      In process         2       Asset    Property, plant and equipment      2,606         2012   

Paneles Arauco S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies      In process         247       Asset    Property, plant and equipment      546         2012   

Paneles Arauco S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies      In process         1,416       Expense    Administration expenses      1,976         2012   

Paneles Arauco S.A.

   Investment projects for the control and management of gas emissions from industrial process      In process         474       Asset    Property, plant and equipment      257         2012   

Paneles Arauco S.A.

   Investment projects for the control and management of gas emissions from industrial process      In process         3,288       Asset    Operating cost      2,510         2012   

Paneles Arauco S.A.

   Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future      In process         390       Expense    Administration expenses      400         2012   

Forestal Celco S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies      Finished         853       Asset    Property, plant and equipment      —           —     

Forestal Celco S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies      In process         407       Expense    Administration expenses      552         2012   

Forestal Valdivia S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies      In process         244       Expense    Administration expenses      126         2012   
        

 

 

          

 

 

    
        TOTAL         23,432               26,857      
        

 

 

          

 

 

    

 

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NOTE 22. ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

Due to the decrease in demand for saw timber products because of events happened between 2008 and 2009 year, have led Arauco’s Management on December, 2010 to decide permanently close the following sawmills: La Araucana, Escuadrón, Lomas Coloradas, Coelemu and the remanufacturing plant Lomas Coloradas. Fixed assets related to these facilities are available for sale, renewed efforts were begun to sell the assets involved. As of December 31, 2011, Arauco remains committed to its plan to sell these assets, although the completion of these sales have been delayed more than expected due to the pursuit of beneficial transactions.

Information on the main types of non-current assets held for sale:

 

     09-30-2012
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2011
ThU.S.$
 

Land

     5,011         5,011   

Buildings

     5,739         5,739   

Property, plant and equipment

     4,182         4,543   

Total

     14,932         15,293   

As of September 30, 2012 there has not been effect recognized in the item Other Operating Expenses related to impairment of these assets held for sale.

 

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NOTE 23. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (IFRS 7)

Classification

The following table shows Arauco’s financial instruments as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011. An informative estimate of fair value is shown for instruments valued at amortized cost.

 

Financial Instruments    September 2012      December 2011  

Thousands of dollars

   Carrying
amount
     Fair Value      Carrying
amount
     Fair Value  

Assets

           

Fair value with change in Income and Loss (negotiation) (1)

     167.536         167.536         155.751         155.751   

Interest Rate Swaps

     —           —           —           —     

Forward

     —           —           —           —     

Mutual funds (2)

     167.536         167.536         155.751         155.751   

Loans and Accounts Receivables

     991.836         991.836         907.898         907.898   

Cash and cash equivalents

     202.741         202.741         160.150         160.150   

Cash

     87.345         87.345         31.624         31.624   

Fixed term Deposits

     115.396         115.396         128.526         128.526   

Agreements

     —           —           —           —     

Accounts Receivables (net)

     789.095         789.095         747.748         747.748   

Trades and Notes Receivables

     660.694         660.694         639.761         639.761   

Leases

     3.779         3.779         5.841         5.841   

Other Debtors

     124.622         124.622         102.146         102.146   

Related party receivables

     128.063         128.063         70.179         70.179   

Related party receivables

     128.063         128.063         70.179         70.179   

Hedging

     64.583         64.583         24.650         24.650   

Swap foreign exchange

     64.583         64.583         24.650         24.650   

Other Financial Assets

     1.943         1.943         1.162         1.162   

Financial Liabilities, Total

     4.835.959         5.070.831         3.719.321         3.924.976   

Financial Liabilities at amortized cost (3)

     4.815.576         5.050.449         3.680.180         3.885.835   

Bonds issued in Dollars

     2.469.555         2.713.271         1.985.244         2.186.270   

Bonds issued in UF (4)

     943.978         962.777         634.670         653.561   

Banck Loans in Dollars

     793.509         769.040         574.665         561.476   

Banck Loans in other currencies

     66.547         63.374         18.676         17.602   

Financial Leasing

     62.774         62.774         69.852         69.852   

Government Loans

     4.264         4.264         0         0   

Trades and other Payables

     474.949         474.949         397.073         397.073   

Financial liabilities with change in Income and Loss

     1.592         1.592         3.612         3.612   

Related party payables

     11.819         11.819         9.785         9.785   

Related party payables

     11.819         11.819         9.785         9.785   

Hedging

     6.972         6.972         25.744         25.744   

Swap

     6.552         6.552         24.835         24.835   

Forward

     420         420         909         909   

 

(1) Assets measured at fair value through income or loss other than mutual funds classified as cash equivalents, are presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet in Other Financial Assets.
(2) Although this item is disclosed in note IFRS 7 as Fair Value with change in income and loss according to expected sales in 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 Other financial liabilities, current and non-current according to their maturity.
(4) UF is a Chilean measure which incorporates the effects of inflation.

 

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Here are short-term portion of long-term debt of financial debt as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011

 

     September
2012
ThU.S.$
     December
2011
ThU.S.$
 

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

     106.742         85.124   

Bonds - short term portion

     359.876         58.607   

Total

     466.618         143.731   

The following table shows Arauco’ net debt to equity ratio level as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011

 

     September
2012
ThU.S.$
    December
2011
ThU.S.$
 

Financial debt, current

     708.545        244.471   

Financial debt, non-current

     3.632.082        3.038.636   

Total

     4.340.627        3.283.107   

Cash and cash equivalent

     (370.278     (315.901

Net financial debt

     3.970.349        2.967.206   

Non-controlling participation

     76.366        90.543   

Net equity attributable to parent company

     6.851.266        6.939.607   

Total consolidated equity

     6.927.632        7.030.150   

Total net debt to equity ratio

     0,57        0,42   

The following chart shows a reconciliation between the financial liabilities and the statement of financial position as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

 

     September 2012  

Thousands of dollars

   Current      Non
Current
     Total  

Bonds obligations

     359.876         3.053.657         3.413.533   

Loans with banks

     326.446         533.611         860.057   

Financial Leasing

     22.155         40.619         62.774   

Government Loans

     68         4.196         4.264   

Swap and Forward

     2.011         6.552         8.563   

Other Financial Liabilities

     710.556         3.638.635         4.349.191   

Trades and Other Payables

     474.949         0         474.949   

Related party payables

     11.819         0         11.819   

Accounts Payable, Total

     486.768         0         486.768   

Financial Liabilities, Total

     1.197.324         3.638.635         4.835.959   

 

     December 2011  

Thousands of dollars

   Current      Non
Current
     Total  

Bonds obligations

     58.607         2.561.307         2.619.914   

Loans with banks

     185.818         407.523         593.341   

Financial Leasing

     46         69.806         69.852   

Government Loans

     0         0         0   

Swap and Forward

     4.521         24.835         29.356   

Other Financial Liabilities

     248.992         3.063.471         3.312.463   

Trades and Other Payables

     397.073         0         397.073   

Related party payables

     9.785         0         9.785   

Accounts Payable, Total

     406.858         0         406.858   

Financial Liabilities, Total

     655.850         3.063.471         3.719.321   

 

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

 

 

Fair Value Financial Assets with Changes in Income and Loss (Trading)

Fair value financial assets with changes in income and loss are financial assets held for trading. Financial assets classified in this category are mainly acquired for sale in the short term. Derivatives are also classified as trading 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 income and loss:

 

     September
2012
ThU.S.$
     December
2011
ThU.S.$
     Period
Variation
 

Fair value with changes in income and loss (negotiation)

     167.536         155.751         8 % 

Mutual Funds

     167.536         155.751         8

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 decreased its position in this type of instrument by 8% as compared with December 2011.

The following chart shows the risk classification of mutual funds outstanding as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011

 

     2012
Th.U.S.$
     2011
Th.U.S.$
 

AAAfm

     167.204         155.246   

AAfm

     332         505   

Total Mutual Funds

     167.536         155.751   

Loans and Receivables

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

 

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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, resale agreements, trades and other receivables current and non-current.

 

     September
2012
ThU.S.$
     December
2011
ThU.S.$
 

Loans and Receivables

     991.836         907.898   

Cash and Cash Equivalents

     202.741         160.150   

Cash

     87.345         31.624   

Fixed Term Deposits

     115.396         128.526   

Financial instruments under resale agreements

     0         0   

Receivables (Net)

     789.095         747.748   

Trades and Other Notes receivables

     664.473         645.602   

Other Debtors

     124.622         102.146   

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

The following table shows cash and cash equivalents (the balance of mutual funds is included in this note according to its valuation, as instrument to fair value through profit or loss) classified by currency of origin as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

 

     09-30-2012
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2011
ThU.S.$
 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

     370.278         315.901   

US Dollar

     302.230         196.546   

Euro

     4.909         58.328   

Other currencies

     58.881         47.410   

$ no adjustable

     4.258         13.617   

Fix Term Deposits and Resale Agreements: The objective of this instrument is to maximize short-term returns of cash. 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.

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.

 

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

 

 

Trades and account receivables, current and non-current by currencies as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011

 

     09-30-2012
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2011
ThU.S.$
 

Trades and account receivables, current

     776.541         740.416   

US Dollar

     520.937         500.790   

Euros

     22.898         25.800   

Other currencies

     125.814         127.871   

$ no adjustable

     104.815         82.754   

U.F.

     2.077         3.201   

Trades and account receivables, non-current

     12.554         7.332   

US Dollar

     5.349         641   

$ no adjustable

     3.351         2.538   

U.F.

     3.854         4.153   

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

 

     September
2012
ThU.S.$
     December
2011
ThU.S.$
 

Financial Assets

     1.159.372         1.063.649   

Fair Value with changes in Income

     167.536         155.751   

Loans and receivables

     991.836         907.898   

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.

 

         

September

2012

    

December

2011

    

September

2012

    

December

2011

 
    

Currency

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

Total Financial Liabilities

        4.815.576         3.680.180         5.050.449         3.885.834   

Bonds Issued

   U.S. Dollar      2.469.555         1.985.244         2.713.271         2.186.270   

Bonds Issued

   U.F.      943.978         634.670         962.777         653.561   

Bank Loans

   U.S. Dollar      793.508         574.665         769.040         561.476   

Bank Loans

   Other currencies      66.548         18.676         63.374         17.602   

Government Loans

   U.S. Dollar      4.264         0         4.264         0   

Financial Leasing

   Other currencies      952         1.468         952         1.468   

Financial Leasing

   $ no adjustable      1.350         0         1.350         0   

Financial Leasing

   UF      60.472         68.384         60.472         68.384   

Trades and Other Payables

   U.S. Dollar      107.757         73.995         107.757         73.995   

Trades and Other Payables

   Euro      10.894         43.392         10.894         43.392   

Trades and Other Payables

   Other currencies      74.850         43.471         74.850         43.471   

Trades and Other Payables

   $ no adjustable      279.040         232.893         279.040         232.893   

Trades and Other Payables

   UF      2.408         3.322         2.408         3.322   

 

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The disclosure of these liabilities at amortized cost in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011

 

     Current
ThU.S.$
     September 2012
Non Current
ThU.S.$
     Total  

Loans that accrue interest

     708.545         3.632.082         4.340.627   

Trades and Other Payables

     474.949         0         474.949   

Total Financial Liabilities

     1.183.494         3.632.082         4.815.576   

 

     Current
ThU.S.$
     December 2011
Non Current
ThU.S.$
     Total  

Loans that accrue interest

     244.471         3.038.636         3.283.107   

Trades and Other Payables

     397.073         0         397.073   

Total Financial Liabilities

     641.544         3.038.636         3.680.180   

Fair Value Financial Liabilities with Changes in Income and Loss

As of the closing date of the balance sheet, Arauco held a swap exchange rate as a financial liability at fair value with changes in income and loss. This liability incurred a net decrease of 56%, generated mainly by a decrease in the horizon of the time in flows to be discounted.

 

     Fair value         
     September
2012
ThU.S.$
     December
2011
ThU.S.$
     Period
Variation
 

Fair value Financial Liabilities with changes in income and loss

     1.592         3.612         -56

Swap

     1.592         3.612         -56

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

 

Financial Liabilities

   September
2012
ThU.S.$
     December
2011
ThU.S.$
 

Total Financial Liabilities

     4.824.140         3.709.536   

Financial Liabilities at fair value with changes in income (negotiation)

     1.592         3.612   

Hedging Liabilities

     6.972         25.744   

Financial Liabilities Measured at Amortized Cost

     4.815.576         3.680.180   

Effect on Other Comprehensive Income

The following table details reconciliation of balances swap cash flow hedges presented in Comprehensive Income Statement:

 

     January -September     July - September  
     2012
ThU.S.$
    2011
ThU.S.$
    2012
ThU.S.$
    2011
ThU.S.$
 

Opening balance

     (25.914     (14.079     0        0   

Fair value variation

     53.934        (60.084     29.147        (66.965

Covered bond exchange difference

     (72.375     43.859        (41.516     54.828   

Higher financial expense to incomes

     4.128        5.300        1.493        2.113   

Swaps liquidations

     (5.557     (5.898     (2.692     (2.616

Tax

     3.838        1.562        2.316        519   

Closing balance

     (41.946 )      (29.340 )      (11.252 )      (12.121 ) 

 

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Effect on Income

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

 

          Net Gain (loss)     Impairment  
    

Financial Instrument

   09-30-2012
ThU.S.$
    10-01-2011
ThU.S.$
    09-30-2012
ThU.S.$
     10-01-2011
ThU.S.$
 

Assets

            

At fair value with changes in income

   Swap      2.020        4.377        
   Forward      (4.758     1.605        
   Mutual Funds      362        1.072        
   Total      (2.376 )      7.054        —           —     

Loans and Receivables

   Fix terms deposits      5.913        11.756        
   Repurchased agreements      391        196        
   Trades and Other receivables      —          —          1.982         (3.304
   Total      6.304        11.952        1.982         (3.304

Hedges Instruments

   Cash flow swap      (6.371     (5.300     
   Total      (6.371 )      (5.300 )      

Liabilities

            

At amortized cost

   Bank loans      (9.609     (6.852     
   Bond issued obligations      (117.775     (128.338     
   Total      (127.384 )      (135.190 )      —           —     

Fair Value Hierarchy

The assets and liabilities recorded at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheet dated September 30, 2012, 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      Methodology Fair Value  

Thousands of dollars

   2012      Level I      Level II      Level III  

Financial Assets Fair value

           

Swap (assets)

     64.583         —           64.583         —     

Forward

     —           —           —           —     

Mutual Funds

     167.536         167.536         —           —     

Provision of the guarantee

     —           —           —           —     

Financial Liabilities Fair value

           

Swap (liabilities)

     8.144         —           8.144         —     

Forward (liabilties)

     420         —           420         —     

Hedging Instruments

Hedging instruments registered as of as of September 30, 2012 correspond to cash flow hedges. Specifically, at the closing balance date, Arauco recorded exchange rate swaps resulting at fair value for a total of ThU.S.$ 64,583, an active position while in passive possessing has ThU.S.$ 6,552. These are presented in the Statement of Financial Position in the line other financial assets non-current an other financial liabilities non-current

 

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respectively. There are also forward of ThU.S.$ 420, which is presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet in Other current financial assets. 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.$ 9,899 as of September 30, 2012. The maturity date of this Swap is March 1, 2014.

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.$ 10,372 as of September 30, 2012. 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 that are subject of such hedging.

 

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Hedging Swaps F Series Bond

Hedging Objective

Arauco placed an 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 semi-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.$ 7,131 as of September 30, 2012. 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.$ 7,653 as of September 30, 2012. 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.$ 7,644 as of September 30, 2012. 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.$ 8,056 as of September 30, 2012. This contract expires on October 30, 2014.

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.$ 7,309 as of September 30, 2012. This contract expires on October 30, 2014.

Contract 6: With this contract Arauco receives semi-annual interest payments (in April and October) based on a notional amount of UF 1,000,000 at a rate of 3.96% annually, and pays semi-annual interest (in April and October) based on a notional amount of U.S.$ 43.62 million (equivalent to UF 1,000,000 at the closing exchange rate of the contract) at a rate of 5.29%. The market value amounts to ThU.S.$ 1,145 as of September 30, 2012. This contract expires on October 30, 2021.

 

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Contract 7: With this contract Arauco receives semi-annual interest payments (in April and October) based on a notional amount of UF 1,000,000 at a rate of 4.21% annually, and pays semi-annual interest (in April and October) based on a notional amount of U.S.$ 43.62 million (equivalent to UF 1,000,000 at the closing exchange rate of the contract) at a rate of 5.23%. The market value amounts to ThU.S.$ 1,370 as of September 30, 2012. This contract expires on October 30, 2021.

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 subject of such hedging.

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 five 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 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 market value amounts to ThU.S.$ -1,367 as of September 30, 2012. 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.$ -1,367 as of September 30, 2012. 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.$ -1,530 as of September 30, 2012. 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.$ -1,280 as of September 30, 2012. 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.$42.86 million (equivalent to 1,000,000 UF at the exchange rate at the date of the contract) at a rate of 5.09%. The markets value amounts to ThU.S.$ -1,009 as of September 30, 2012. This contract expires on September 1, 2020.

 

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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 subject of such hedging.

Hedging Swaps E Series Bond

Hedging Objective

In November 2008 Arauco placed a series E bond for a total UF 1,000,000, with a coupon of 4.00%, payable semi-annually. To mitigate the risk of exchange rate Arauco performed a cross-currency swap contract, which fully covered the amount of the bond issued:

Contract 1: Arauco receives semi-annual interests (In April and October) based on a notional amount of UF 1,000,000 at a rate of 4.21% annually, and pays semi-annual interests (In April and October) based on a notional amount of U.S.$ 43.28 million (equivalent to UF 1,000,000 at the closing exchange rate of the contract) at a rate of 3.36%. The market value amounts to ThU.S.$ 3,591 as of September 30, 2012. 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 subject of such hedging.

Hedging Swaps P Series Bond

Hedging Objective

Arauco placed an P series bond in April 2012 for an amount of 5,000,000 UF at an annual rate of 4.00% 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 May and November) based on a notional amount of 1,000,000 UF at an annual rate of 3.96%, and pays semi-annual interest (in May and November) based on a notional amount of U.S.$ 46.47 million (equivalent to 1,000,000 UF at the exchange rate at the date of the contract) at a rate of 4.39%. The market value amounts to ThU.S.$ 413 as of September 30, 2012. This contract expires on November 15, 2021.

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 subject of such hedging.

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.

 

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To summarize at September 30, 2012, the hedging instruments are as follows:

 

Company

   Coverage Type    Risk    Classification    Type      Instrument    Fair value
ThU.S.$
    Type

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucón

   Cash flow    Exchange rate    Financial Liabilities      bonds issued in UF       Swap BARAU - E      3.591      Cross Currency swap

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucón

   Cash flow    Exchange rate    Financial Liabilities      bonds issued in UF       Swap BARAU - F      7.131      Cross Currency swap

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucón

   Cash flow    Exchange rate    Financial Liabilities      bonds issued in UF       Swap BARAU - F      7.644      Cross Currency swap

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucón

   Cash flow    Exchange rate    Financial Liabilities      bonds issued in UF       Swap BARAU - F      8.056      Cross Currency swap

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucón

   Cash flow    Exchange rate    Financial Liabilities      bonds issued in UF       Swap BARAU - F      7.653      Cross Currency swap

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucón

   Cash flow    Exchange rate    Financial Liabilities      bonds issued in UF       Swap BARAU - F      7.309      Cross Currency swap

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucón

   Cash flow    Exchange rate    Financial Liabilities      bonds issued in UF       Swap BARAU - F      1.145      Cross Currency swap

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucón

   Cash flow    Exchange rate    Financial Liabilities      bonds issued in UF       Swap BARAU - F      1.370      Cross Currency swap

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucón

   Cash flow    Exchange rate    Financial Liabilities      bonds issued in UF       Swap BARAU - H      9.899      Cross Currency swap

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucón

   Cash flow    Exchange rate    Financial Liabilities      bonds issued in UF       Swap BARAU - H      10.372      Cross Currency swap

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucón

   Cash flow    Exchange rate    Financial Liabilities      bonds issued in UF       Swap BARAU - J      (1.367   Cross Currency swap

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucón

   Cash flow    Exchange rate    Financial Liabilities      bonds issued in UF       Swap BARAU - J      (1.367   Cross Currency swap

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucón

   Cash flow    Exchange rate    Financial Liabilities      bonds issued in UF       Swap BARAU - J      (1.530   Cross Currency swap

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucón

   Cash flow    Exchange rate    Financial Liabilities      bonds issued in UF       Swap BARAU - J      (1.280   Cross Currency swap

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucón

   Cash flow    Exchange rate    Financial Liabilities      bonds issued in UF       Swap BARAU - J      (1.009   Cross Currency swap

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucón

   Cash flow    Exchange rate    Financial Liabilities      bonds issued in UF       Swap BARAU - P      413      Cross Currency swap

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucón

   Cash flow    Exchange rate    Financial Liabilities      bonds issued in UF       Forward EUR      (44   Forward

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucón

   Cash flow    Exchange rate    Financial Liabilities      bonds issued in UF       Forward EUR      (45   Forward

Arauco Colombia

   Cash flow    Exchange rate    Financial Liabilities      Forward       Forward Combian Peso      (48   Forward

Arauco Colombia

   Cash flow    Exchange rate    Financial Liabilities      Forward       Forward Combian Peso      (47   Forward

Arauco Colombia

   Cash flow    Exchange rate    Financial Liabilities      Forward       Forward Combian Peso      (209   Forward

Arauco Colombia

   Cash flow    Exchange rate    Financial Liabilities      Forward       Forward Combian Peso      (2   Forward

Arauco Colombia

   Cash flow    Exchange rate    Financial Liabilities      Forward       Forward Combian Peso      (24   Forward

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 covenants of the Company are as follows:

 

Instrument

   Amount at
09/30/2012
(ThU.S.$)
     Amount at
12/31/2011
(ThU.S.$)
     Interest
Coverage
>= 2.0x
  Debt
Level
(1)
<= 1.2x
   Debt
Level
(2)
<= 0.75x

Local Bonds

     943,978         634,670       N/A   Ö    N/A

Forestal Río Grande S.A. Loan

     43,406         69,440       Ö(3)   N/A    Ö(3)

Bilateral BBVA Bank Loan

     168,017         216,426       Ö   Ö    N/A

Bilateral Scotiabank Loan

     199,314         198,925       Ö   Ö    N/A

Other Loans

     453,583         108,550       No Financial Covenants Required

Foreign Bonds

     2,469,555         1,985,244       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 covenants on credits taken by Forestal Río Grande S.A. only apply to financial statements of that company

As of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, Arauco has complied with all financial covenants.

 

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Unaudited Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2012

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

 

 

Debt instruments ratings as of September 30, 2012, are as follows:

 

Instrument

   Standard
& Poor’s (4)
     Fitch
Ratings (5)
     Moody’s (4)      Feller
Rate
 

Local bonds

     —           AA         —           AA   

Foreign bonds

     BBB         BBB+         Baa2         —     

 

(4) Negative Outlook
(5) At October, 2012, Fitch Rating downgraded to BBB the rating of Arauco and AA- for local scale.

Capital requirements are established based on the Company’s financial needs and on maintaining an adequate liquidity level and complying with financial covenants established in current debt 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 Thousands of U.S. Dollars) as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, are as follows:

 

Thousands of dollars

   09-30-2012      12-31-2011  

Equity

     6.851.266         7.030.150   

Bank loans

     864.320         593.341   

Financial leasing

     62.774         69.852   

Bonds

     3.413.533         2.619.914   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Capital

     11.191.893         10.313.257   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

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.

Risk Management

Arauco’s financial securities 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.

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.

 

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September 30, 2012

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

 

 

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.

With regard to trade accounts receivables, as a policy, Arauco holds insurance policies for open account sales. These are intended 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- agencies as Humphres and Fitch Ratings from April 04, 2012). Arauco do Brasil (Brazil) (and subsidiaries) local sales credits are insured with Euler Hermes Insurance Company (AA- Fitch Ratings from December 7, 2011). 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.$ 144.87 million in September 2012. The guarantee procedure is regulated by Arauco’s Guarantee Policy, which controls accounting and reporting, maturity dates and value.

Guarantees Arauco Group

 

Guarantees Debtors

     72.981.417,12        50,38 % 

Certificate of deposit

     11  

Standby L/C

     42  

Promissory notes

     41  

Hipoteca

     4  

Pledge

     4  

Guarantees Creditor

     71.885.459,03        49,62 % 

Certificate of deposit

     47  

Standby L/C

     47  

Promissory notes

     5  

Pledge

     1  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total guarantee

     144.866.876,15        100,00 % 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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.

During the three first quarters of 2012, Arauco’s consolidated sales amounted to ThU.S.$ 3,078,379 that according to the agreed term of sales, 62.78% correspond to credit sales, 28.30% to sales with letters of credit, and 8.92 % to other classes of sales.

 

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

 

 

As of September 30, 2012, Arauco’s Sales Debtors amounted to ThU.S.$ 654,402 that according to the agreed term of sales, 68.51% corresponded to credit sales, 26.87% to sales with letters of credit and 4.62% to other classes of sales, distributed among 1,803 clients. The client with the highest open account debt did not exceed 4.01% of total receivables at that date.

Arauco makes no loan refinancing or renegotiations with customers.

The receivables covered by the different insurance and guarantee policies reaches 97.73%, therefore, Arauco’s exposure portfolio is 2.27%.

 

Secured debt analysis Open Account

   ThU.S.$      %  

Total trade receivable Open Account

     438.165         100,00 % 

debt secured(*)

     437.054         97,48

debt unsecured

     1.111         0,25

 

(*) 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).

Accounts exposed to this type of risk are: trade receivable, financial lease debtors and other debtors.

 

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September 30, 2012

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

 

 

     September
2012
Th.U.S.$
     December
2011
Th.U.S.$
 

Current Receivables

     

Trades and Notes Receivable

     654.402         639.182   

Financial lease debtors

     2.040         3.261   

Other Debtors

     120.099         97.973   

Net subtotal

     776.541         740.416   

Trades and Notes Receivable

     672.126         658.925   

Financial lease debtors

     2.087         3.356   

Other Debtors

     125.161         102.951   

Gross subtotal

     799.374         765.232   

Estimated Trades and Uncollectable Notes - Bad Debt

     17.724         19.743   

Estimated Financial leases

     47         95   

Estimated Miscellaneous - Bad debt

     5.062         4.978   

Subtotal Bad Debt

     22.833         24.816   

Non Current Receivables

     

Trades and Notes Receivable

     6.292         579   

Financial lease debtors

     1.739         2.580   

Other Debtors

     4.523         4.173   

Net Subtotal

     12.554         7.332   

Trades and Notes Receivable

     6.292         579   

Financial lease debtors

     1.739         2.580   

Other Debtors

     4.523         4.173   

Gross subtotal

     12.554         7.332   

Estimated Trades and Uncollectable Notes - Bad Debt

     —           —     

Estimated Financial leases

     —           —     

Estimated Miscellaneous - Bad debt

     —           —     

Subtotal Bad Debt

     —           —     

The following table shows the movement of the allowance for doubtful accounts at As of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

 

     09-30-2012
Th.U.S.$
    12-31-2011
Th.U.S.$
 

Opening balance

     24.816        21.333   

Increase

     84        6.352   

Increase (decrease) by foreign exchange

     (60     38   

Reverse provision

     (2.006     (2.907

Closing balance

     22.834        24.816   

 

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

 

 

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.

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, 2012, 86.95% is current, 9.48% is between 1 and 15 days past due, 0.41% is between 16 and 30 days past due, 0.28% is between 31 and 60 days past due, 0.21% is between 60 and 90 days past due, 0.01 % is between 91 and 180 days past due, and 2.46 % is more of 180 days past due, being the maximum distribution of credit for Arauco.

September 30, 2012

Accounts receivables in installments 2012

Days

   Up to date      1 to 15      16 to 30      31 to 60      60 to 90      90 to 180      More
than 180
     Total  

ThU.S.$

     568,979         62,052         2,697         1,843         1,365         62         17,403         654,402   

%

     86.95         9.48         0.41         0.28         0.21         0.01         2.66         100

December 31, 2012

Accounts receivables in installments 2011

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.$

     560,879         50,827         10,169         994         2,921         4,943         9,028         639,761   

%

     87.67         7.94         1.59         0.16         0.46         0.77         1.41         100

 

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September 30, 2012

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

 

 

Arauco has recognized impairment over the last five years in the amount of U.S.$14.55 million which represents 0.081% of total sales during this period.

Sales debtor impairment as a

percentage of total sales

 

     2012     2011     2010     2009     2008     Last 5
years
 

Sales Debtors Impairment

     0.022     0.15     0.01     0.03     0.16     0.081

The amount recovered by guarantee collections, insurance payments or any other credit enhancement during the three first quarters of 2012 amounts to ThU.S.$ 695.37, which represents 22.34% 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 June 2012, Arauco Group updated its Corporate Credit Policy.

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.

Currently there is an Uncollectable Debtors Provision Policy under IFRS for all the Arauco group companies.

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.

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 (such as banks, brokers dealers and mutual funds), 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.

 

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

 

 

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 the 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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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, 2012 (1):

 

                     Maturity     Total              

Tax ID

  

Name

   Currency    Name - country
Loans with

banks
    0 to 1
month
ThU.S.$
    1 to 3
months
ThU.S.$
    3 to 12
months
ThU.S.$
    1 to 3
Years
ThU.S.$
    3 to 5
Years
ThU.S.$
    5 to 7
Years
ThU.S.$
    More
than 7
years
ThU.S.$
    Current
ThU.S.$
    Non
Current
ThU.S.$
   

Type of
Amortización

  Effective
Rate%
  Nominal
Rate

—  

   Arauco Do Brasil S.A.    Real     
 
Banco Alfa -
Brasil
  
  
    118        0        0        135        0        0        0        118        135      Monthly   7.20%   7.20%

—  

      Real     
 
Banco Alfa -
Brasil
  
  
    132        0        0        55        0        0        0        132        55      Monthly   7.20%   7.20%

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   U.S. Dollar     
 
Banco BBVA -
Estados Unidos
  
  
    0        24,482        24,000        98,025        48,449        0        0        48,482        146,474     

(i)

semiannual;

(k)

semiannually

from 2011

  Libor 6
months
+ 0,2%
  Libor 6
months
+ 0,2%

—  

   Arauco Do Brasil S.A.    Real     
 
Banco HSBC-
Brasil
  
  
    49        0        0        0        121        0        0        49        121      Maturity   5.50%   5.50%

—  

   Arauco Do Brasil S.A.    Real      Banco Bradesco        160        0        0        0        370        0        0        160        370      Maturity   5.50%   5.50%

—  

   Arauco Do Brasil S.A.    Real     
 
Banco do Brasil -
Brasil
  
  
    0        35        19        0        367        0        0        54        367      Maturity   8.70%   8.70%

—  

   Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.    Real     
 
 
Banco
Votorantim -
Brasil
  
  
  
    65        0        0        733        1,144        2,473        642        65        4,992      Monthly   9.80%   9.80%

—  

   Arauco Do Brasil S.A.    Real     
 
 
Banco
Votorantim -
Brasil
  
  
  
    174        0        0        0        192        0        0        174        192      Maturity   7.10%   7.10%

—  

   Arauco Do Brasil S.A.    Real     
 
 
Banco
Votorantim -
Brasil
  
  
  
    416        0        0        0        0        0        0        416        0      Monthly   11.25%   11.25%

—  

   Arauco Do Brasil S.A.    Real     
 
 
Banco
Votorantim -
Brasil
  
  
  
    66        0        0        0        0        0        0        66        0      Monthly   8.70%   8.70%

—  

   Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.    U.S. Dollar     
 
 
Banco
Votorantim -
Brasil
  
  
  
    6        0        0        27        25        333        79        6        464      Maturity   3.30%   3.30%

—  

   Arauco Do Brasil S.A.    Real      Banco Itau -Brasil        62        0        0        0        130        0        0        62        130      Monthly   4.50%   4.50%

—  

   Arauco Do Brasil S.A.    Real      Banco Itau -Brasil        34        0        0        0        93        0        0        34        93      Maturity   5.50%   5.50%

—  

   Arauco Do Brasil S.A.    Real      Banco Itau -Brasil        259        0        0        0        769        0        0        259        769      Maturity   8.70%   8.70%

—  

   Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.    Real      Banco Itau -Brasil        260        0        0        0        586        0        0        260        586      Maturity   4.50%   4.50%

—  

   Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.    Real     
 
Bndes Subcrédito
A-E-I
  
  
    0        21        0        0        0        0        6,753        21        6,753      Maturity   TJLP +
2,91%
  TJLP +
2,91%

—  

   Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.    Real     
 
Bndes Subcrédito
B-F-J
  
  
    0        13        0        0        0        0        4,053        13        4,053      Maturity   TJLP +
3,91%
  TJLP +
3,91%

—  

   Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.    U.S. Dollar     
 
Bndes Subcrédito
C-G-K
  
  
    3        23        0        0        0        0        2,979        26        2,979      Maturity   Cesta
Moedas
+2,91%
  Cesta
Moedas
+2,91%

—  

   Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.    Real     
 
Bndes Subcrédito
D-H-L
  
  
    0        18        0        0        0        0        4,500        18        4,500      Maturity   TJLP +
5,11%
  TJLP +
5,11%

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   U.S. Dollar      Scotiabank- Chile        0        0        218        202,979        0        0        0        218        202,979      Maturity   1.66%   1.66%

—  

   Alto Parana S.A.    U.S. Dollar     
 
Banco Galicia-
Argentina
  
  
    0        8,304        0        0        0        0        0        8,304        0      Maturity   3.70%   3.70%

—  

   Alto Parana S.A.    U.S. Dollar     
 
Banco Galicia-
Argentina
  
  
    0        0        5,555        0        0        0        0        5,555        0      Maturity   5.50%   5.50%

—  

   Alto Parana S.A.    U.S. Dollar     
 
Citibank-
Argentina
 
  
    0        0        2,019        0        0        0        0        2,019        0      Maturity   4.50%   4.50%

—  

   Alto Parana S.A.    U.S. Dollar     
 
Banco BBVA -
Argentina
  
  
    0        3,329        5,052        0        0        0        0        8,381        0      Maturity   4.25%   4.25%

—  

   Alto Parana S.A.    Argentine
Pesos
    
 
Banco Galicia-
Argentina
  
  
    8,911        0        0        0        0        0        0        8,911        0      Maturity   16.60%   16.60%

—  

   Alto Parana S.A.    Argentine
Pesos
    
 
Banco Macro-
Argentina
  
  
    8,908        0        0        0        0        0        0        8,908        0      Maturity   16.50%   16.50%

—  

   Arauco Do Brasil S.A.    Real     
 
 
Fundo de
Desenvolvimiento
Econom. - Brasil
  
  
  
    67        0        0        0        220        0        0        67        220      Monthly   0.00%   0.00%

76.721.630-0

   Forestal Rio Grande S.A.    U.S. Dollar     
 
J.P.Morgan -
Estados Unidos
  
  
    9,224        0        25,713        17,197        0        0        0        34,937        17,197      Quarterly   Libor 3
months

+ 0,375%

  Libor 3
months

+ 0,375%

          

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       
           Total        28,914        36,225        62,576        319,151        52,466        2,806        19,006        127,715        393,429         
          

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       
                     Maturity     Total              

Tax ID

  

Name

   Currency    Name-country
Bonds obligation
    0 to 1
month
ThU.S.$
    1 to 3
months
ThU.S.$
    3 to 12
months
ThU.S.$
    1 to 3
Years
ThU.S.$
    3 to 5
Years
ThU.S.$
    5 to 7
Years
ThU.S.$
    More
than 7
years
ThU.S.$
    Current
ThU.S.$
    Non
Current
ThU.S.$
   

Type of
Amortización

  Effective
Rate%
  Nominal
Rate

93.458.000-1

  

Celulosa Arauco y

    Constitución S.A.

   UF      Barau-E        0        0        15,050        23,192        0        0        0        15,050        23,192     

(i)

semiannual;

(k)

Maturity

  4.02%   3.96%

93.458.000-1

  

Celulosa Arauco y

    Constitución S.A.

   UF      Barau-F        0        0        2,212        27,220        27,220        27,220        374,084        2,212        455,744     

(i)

semiannual;

(k)

Maturity

  4.24%   4.21%

93.458.000-1

  

Celulosa Arauco y

    Constitución S.A.

   UF      Barau-H        0        673        0        91,768        0        0        0        673        91,768     

(i) semiannual; (k)

Maturity

  2.40%   2.24%

93.458.000-1

  

Celulosa Arauco y

    Constitución S.A.

   UF      Barau-J        0        2,423        0        20,866        20,866        20,866        240,904        2,423        303,502     

(i)

semiannual;

(k)

Maturity

  3.23%   3.22%

93.458.000-1

  

Celulosa Arauco y

    Constitución S.A.

   UF      Barau-P        0        0        1,117        18,310        18,310        18,310        297,649        1,117        352,579     

(i)

semiannual;

(k)

Maturity

  3.96%   3.96%

—  

   Alto Paraná S.A.    U.S. Dollar     
 
Bono 144 A -
Argentina
  
  
    0        0        1,004        34,425        301,868        0        0        1,004        336,293     

(i)

semiannual;

(k)

Maturity

  6.39%   6.38%

93.458.000-1

  

Celulosa Arauco y

    Constitución S.A.

   U.S. Dollar     
 
Yankee Bonds
2019
  
  
    15,205        0        0        72,500        72,500        72,500        512,663        15,205        730,163     

(i)

semiannual;

(k)

Maturity

  7.26%   7.25%

93.458.000-1

  

Celulosa Arauco y

    Constitución S.A.

   U.S. Dollar     
 
Yankee Bonds 2a
Emisión
  
  
    0        2,734        0        18,750        18,750        129,333        0        2,734        166,833     

(i)

semiannual;

(k)

Maturity

  7.50%   7.50%

93.458.000-1

  

Celulosa Arauco y

    Constitución S.A.

   U.S. Dollar     
 
Yankee Bonds 5a
Emisión
  
  
    7,303        0        0        307,191        0        0        0        7,303        307,191     

(i)

semiannual;

(k)

Maturity

  5.14%   5.13%

93.458.000-1

  

Celulosa Arauco y

    Constitución S.A.

   U.S. Dollar     
 
Yankee Bonds 6a
Emisión
  
  
    0        0        4,047        409,929        0        0        0        4,047        409,929     

(i)

semiannual;

(k)

Maturity

  5.64%   5.63%

93.458.000-1

  

Celulosa Arauco y

    Constitución S.A.

   U.S. Dollar      Yankee 2021        8,889        0        0        40,000        40,000        40,000        433,257        8,889        553,257     

(i)

semiannual;

(k)

Maturity

  5.02%   5.00%

93.458.000-1

  

Celulosa Arauco y

    Constitución S.A.

   U.S. Dollar      Yankee 2022        11,215        0        0        47,500        47,500        47,500        558,409        11,215        700,909     

(i)

semiannual;

(k)

Maturity

  4.77%   4.75%
          

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       
           Total        42,612        5,830        23,430        1,111,651        547,014        355,729        2,416,966        71,872        4,431,360         
          

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       
                     Vencimientos     Total              

Tax ID

  

Name

   Currency    Name-country
Lease
    0 to 1
month
ThU.S.$
    1 to 3
months
ThU.S.$
    3 to 12
months
ThU.S.$
    1 to 3
Years
ThU.S.$
    3 to 5
Years
ThU.S.$
    5 to 7
Years
ThU.S.$
    More
than 7
years
ThU.S.$
    Current
ThU.S.$
    Non
Current
ThU.S.$
   

Type of
Amortización

  Effective
Rate%
  Nominal
Rate

82.152.700-7

   Bosques Arauco S.A.    UF      Banco Santander        6        6        0        0        0        0        0        12        0      Monthly   4.50%   4.50%

85.805.200-9

   Forestal Celco S.A.    UF      Banco Santander        0        0        0        11,558        1,212        0        0        0        12,770      Monthly   —     —  

82.152.700-7

   Bosques Arauco S.A.    UF      Banco Santander        0        0        0        1,503        0        0        0        0        1,503      Monthly   —     —  

96.567.940-5

   Forestal Valdivia S.A.    UF      Banco Santander        0        0        0        1,550        223        0        0        0        1,773      Monthly   —     —  

85.805.200-9

   Forestal Celco S.A.    UF      Banco de Chile        0        0        0        23,416        7,533        2        0        0        30,951      Monthly   —     —  

82.152.700-7

   Bosques Arauco S.A.    UF      Banco de Chile        0        0        0        3,265        339        0        0        0        3,604      Monthly   —     —  

96.567.940-5

   Forestal Valdivia S.A.    UF      Banco de Chile        0        0        0        2,292        348        0        0        0        2,640      Monthly   —     —  

82.152.700-7

   Bosques Arauco S.A.    UF      Banco BBVA        0        0        0        7,781        3,501        7        0        0        11,289      Monthly   —     —  

85.805.200-9

   Forestal Celco S.A.    Chilean
Pesos
     Banco Santander        0        0        0        61        31        0        0        0        92      Monthly   —     —  

82.152.700-7

   Bosques Arauco S.A.    Chilean
Pesos
     Banco Santander        0        0        0        83        11        0        0        0        94      Monthly   —     —  

96.567.940-5

   Forestal Valdivia S.A.    Chilean
Pesos
     Banco Santander        0        0        0        228        0        0        0        0        228      Monthly   —     —  

82.152.700-7

   Bosques Arauco S.A.    Chilean
Pesos
     Banco de Chile        0        0        0        323        109        0        0        0        432      Monthly   —     —  

96.567.940-5

   Forestal Valdivia S.A.    Chilean
Pesos
     Banco de Chile        0        0        0        443        98        0        0        0        541      Monthly   —     —  
          

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       
           Total        6        6        0        52,503        13,405        9        0        12        65,917         
          

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

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CELULOSA ARAUCO Y CONSTITUCION S.A.

AND SUBSIDIARIES

Unaudited Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2012

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

 

 

December 31, 2011 (1):

 

                    Maturity      Total                

Tax ID

  

Name

   Currency    Name-country
Loans with

banks
   0 to 1
month
ThU.S.$
     1 to 3
months
ThU.S.$
     3 to 12
months
ThU.S.$
     1 to 3
Years
ThU.S.$
     3 to 5
Years
ThU.S.$
     5 to 7
Years
ThU.S.$
     More
than 7
years
ThU.S.$
     Current
ThU.S.$
     Non
Current
ThU.S.$
    

Type of
Amortización

   Effective
Rate%
  Nominal
Rate

—  

   Arauco Do Brasil S.A.    Real    Banco Alfa -
Brasil
     127         —           —           207         —           —           —           127         207       Monthly    TJLP +
1,2%
  TJLP +
1,2%

—  

   Arauco Do Brasil S.A.    Real    Banco Alfa -
Brasil
     143         —           —           139         —           —           —           143         139       Monthly    TJLP +
1,2%
  TJLP +
1,2%
         Banco BBVA -
Estados Unidos
     —           24,426         24,000         98,501         72,795         —           —           48,426          (i) semiannual; (k) semiannually     

93.458.000-1

  

Celulosa Arauco y

Constitución S.A.

   U.S.
Dollar
                                171,296       from 2011    Libor 6
months
+ 0,2%
  Libor 6
months
+ 0,2%

—  

   Industrias Forestales S.A.    U.S.
Dollar
   Banco BBVA -
Argentina
     —           —           10,016         —           —           —           —           10,016         —         Maturity    0.95%   0.95%

—  

   Arauco do Brasil S.A.    Real    Banco HSBC-
Brasil
     53         —           —           —           157         —           —           53         157       Maturity    5.50%   5.50%

—  

   Arauco do Brasil S.A.    Real    Banco Bradesco      173         —           —           —           484         —           —           173         484       Maturity    5.50%   5.50%

—  

   Arauco do Brasil S.A.    Real    Banco do Brasil -
Brasil
     4,419         —           —           —           —           —           —           4,419         —         Maturity    6.75%   6.75%

—  

   Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.    Real    Banco
Votorantim -
Brasil
     70         —           —           733         1,218         2,765         714         70         5,430       Monthly    TJLP +
3,80%
  TJLP +
3,80%

—  

   Arauco Do Brasil S.A.    Real    Banco
Votorantim -
Brasil
     189         —           —           94         —           —           —           189         94       Maturity    TJLP +
1,10%
  TJLP +
1,10%

—  

   Arauco Do Brasil S.A.    Real    Banco
Votorantim -
Brasil
     3,124         —           —           —           —           —           —           3,124         —         Monthly    11.25%   11.25%
   Arauco Do Brasil S.A.    Real    Banco
Votorantim -
Brasil
     —           25         20         —           242         —           —           45         242       Monthly    8.70%   8.70%

—  

   Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.    U.S.
Dollar
   Banco
Votorantim -
Brasil
     6         —           —           26         82         282         80         6         470       Maturity    3.30%   3.30%

—  

   Arauco do Brasil S.A.    Real    Banco Itau -Brasil      67         —           —           —           174         —           —           67         174       Monthly    4.50%   4.50%

—  

   Arauco do Brasil S.A.    Real    Banco Itau -Brasil      37         —           —           —           119         —           —           37         119       Maturity    5.50%   5.50%

—  

   Arauco do Brasil S.A.    Real    Banco Itau -Brasil      280         —           —           —           966         —           —           280         966       Maturity    8.70%   8.70%

—  

   Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.    Real    Banco Itau -Brasil      281         —           —           —           771         —           —           281         771       Maturity    4.50%   4.50%

—  

   Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.    Real    Banco Santander-
Brasil
     2,789         —           —           —           —           —           —           2,789         —         Maturity    6.75%   6.75%

93.458.000-1

  

Celulosa Arauco y

Constitución S.A.

   U.S.
Dollar
   Banco Estado-
Chile
     50,086         —           —           —           —           —           —           50,086         —         Maturity    0.93%   0.93%

93.458.000-1

  

Celulosa Arauco y

Constitución S.A.

   U.S.
Dollar
   Scotiabank- Chile      20,025         —           —           —           —           —           —           20,025         —         Maturity    0.37%   0.37%
  

Celulosa Arauco y

Constitución S.A.

   U.S.
Dollar
   Scotiabank- Chile      —           —           212         204,272         —           —           —           212         204,272       Maturity    1.59%   1.59%

—  

   Industrias Forestales S.A.    U.S.
Dollar
   Banco Galicia-
Argentina
     —           5,013         —           —           —           —           —           5,013         —         Maturity    1.10%   1.10%
   Industrias Forestales S.A.    U.S.
Dollar
   Citibank-
Argentina
     —           —           5,010         —           —           —           —           5,010         —         Maturity    1.00%   1.00%

—  

   Arauco do Brasil S.A.    Real    Fundo de
Desenvolvimiento
Econom. - Brasil
     72         —           —           —           —           264         —           72         264       Monthly    0%   0%

76.721.630-0

   Forestal Rio Grande S.A.    U.S.
Dollar
   J.P.Morgan -
Estados Unidos
     9,442         —           25,713         34,478         —           —           —           35,155         34,478       Quarterly    Libor 3
months
+
0,375%
  Libor 3
months
+
0,375%
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

         
         Total      91,383         29,464         64,971         338,450         77,008         3,311         794         185,818         419,563           
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

         
                    Maturity      Total                

Tax ID

  

Name

   Currency    Name-country
Bonds

obligation
   0 to 1
month
ThU.S.$
     1 to 3
months
ThU.S.$
     3 to 12
months
ThU.S.$
     1 to 3
Years
ThU.S.$
     3 to 5
Years
ThU.S.$
     5 to 7
Years
ThU.S.$
     More
than 7
years
ThU.S.$
     Current
ThU.S.$
     Non
Current
ThU.S.$
    

Type of
Amortización

   Effective
Rate%
  Nominal
Rate

93.458.000-1

   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    UF    Barau-E      —           —           14,370         29,664         —           —           —           14,370         29,664       (i) semiannual; (k) Maturity    4.02%   4.00%

93.458.000-1

   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    UF    Barau-F      —           —           2,107         25,283         25,283         25,283         359,903         2,107         435,752       (i) semiannual; (k) Maturity    4.24%   4.25%

93.458.000-1

   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    UF    Barau-H      —           640         —           88,171         —           —           —           640         88,171       (i) semiannual; (k) Maturity    2.40%   2.25%

93.458.000-2

   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    UF    Barau-J      —           2,308         —           19,381         19,381         19,381         233,876         2,308         292,019       (i) semiannual; (k) Maturity    3.23%   3.22%

—  

   Alto Paraná S.A.    U.S.
Dollar
   Bono 144 A -
Argentina
     —           —           1,004         34,425         34,425         275,789         —           1,004         344,639       (i) semiannual; (k) Maturity    6.39%   6.38%

93.458.000-1

   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    U.S.
Dollar
   Yankee Bonds
2019
     15,205         —           —           72,500         72,500         72,500         530,405         15,205         747,905       (i) semiannual; (k) Maturity    7.26%   7.25%

93.458.000-1

   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    U.S.
Dollar
   Yankee Bonds 2a
Emisión
     —           2,734         —           18,750         18,750         133,987         —           2,734         171,487       (i) semiannual; (k) Maturity    7.50%   7.50%

93.458.000-1 .

   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    U.S.
Dollar
   Yankee Bonds 5a
Emisión
     7,303         —           —           314,631         —           —           —           7,303         314,631       (i) semiannual; (k) Maturity    5.14%   5.13%

93.458.000-1 .

   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    U.S.
Dollar
   Yankee Bonds 6a
Emisión
     —           —           4,047         41,625         378,412         —           —           4,047         420,037       (i) semiannual; (k) Maturity    5.64%   5.63%

93.458.000-1

   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    U.S.
Dollar
   Yankee 2021      —           8,889         —           40,000         40,000         40,000         442,850         8,889         562,850       (i) semiannual; (k) Maturity    5.02%   5.00%
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

         
         Total      22,508         14,571         21,528         684,430         588,751         566,940         1,567,034         58,607         3,407,155           
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

         
                    Maturity      Total                

Tax ID

  

Name

   Currency    Name-country
Lease
   0 to 1
month
ThU.S.$
     1 to 3
months
ThU.S.$
     3 to 12
months
ThU.S.$
     1 to 3
Years
ThU.S.$
     3 to 5
Years
ThU.S.$
     5 to 7
Years
ThU.S.$
     More
than 7
years
ThU.S.$
     Current
ThU.S.$
     Non
Current
ThU.S.$
    

Type of
Amortización

   Effective
Rate%
  Nominal
Rate

82.152.700-7

   Bosques Arauco S.A.    UF    Banco Santander
Chile -
97.036.000-k
     6         12         28         0         0         0         0         46         —         Monthly    4.50%   4.50%

85.805.200-9

   Forestal Celco S.A.    UF    Banco Santander      0         0         0         13,086         0         0         0         0         13,086       Monthly    —     —  

82.152.700-7

   Bosques Arauco S.A.    UF    Banco Santander      0         0         0         2,040         0         0         0         0         2,040       Monthly    —     —  

96.567.940-5

   Forestal Valdivia S.A.    UF    Banco Santander      0         0         0         2,495         1         0         0         0         2,496       Monthly    —     —  

85.805.200-9

   Forestal Celco S.A.    UF    Banco de Chile      0         0         0         33,446         492         0         0         0         33,938       Monthly    —     —  

82.152.700-7

   Bosques Arauco S.A.    UF    Banco de Chile      0         0         0         4,079         0         0         0         0         4,079       Monthly    —     —  

96.567.940-5

   Forestal Valdivia S.A.    UF    Banco de Chile      0         0         0         2,978         0         0         0         0         2,978       Monthly    —     —  

82.152.700-7

   Bosques Arauco S.A.    UF    Banco BBVA      0         0         0         9,417         205         0         0         0         9,622       Monthly    —     —  

85.805.200-9

   Forestal Celco S.A.    Chilean
Pesos
   Banco Santander      0         0         0         99         0         0         0         0         99       Monthly    —     —  

82.152.700-7

   Bosques Arauco S.A.    Chilean
Pesos
   Banco Santander      0         0         0         104         0         0         0         0         104       Monthly    —     —  

96.567.940-5

   Forestal Valdivia S.A.    Chilean
Pesos
   Banco Santander      0         0         0         301         0         0         0         0         301       Monthly    —     —  

82.152.700-7

   Bosques Arauco S.A.    Chilean
Pesos
   Banco de Chile      0         0         0         469         0         0         0         0         469       Monthly    —     —  

96.567.940-5

   Forestal Valdivia S.A.    Chilean
Pesos
   Banco de Chile      0         0         0         594         0         0         0         0         594       Monthly    —     —  
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

         
         Total      6         12         28         69,108         698         0         0         46         69,806           
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

         

 

(1) Arauco’ politics considered to meet with all Accounts payable related to or third parties (see Note 13), no later than 30 days.

 

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

 

 

Guarantees given

As of the date of these financial statements, Arauco holds about U.S.$ 33 million 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, 2012, the assets covered by an indirect guarantee amounted to U.S.$ 707 million. In contrast to the direct guarantees, indirect guarantees are given to secure the obligation assumed by a third party.

On September 29, 2011, Arauco signed a Security Agreement under which it awarded a joint and not several guarantee limited to 50% of the obligations of the Uruguayan companies (joint ventures) Celulosa y Energía Punta Pereira S.A. and Zona Franca Punta Pereira S.A., under the IDB Facility Agreement in the amount of U.S.$ 454,000,000 and the Finnevera Guaranteed Facility Agreement in the amount of U.S.$ 900,000,000. Both loan agreements were signed with the International Development Bank. Such guarantee is reflected in the table below, under indirect guarantees.

Direct and indirect guarantees granted by Arauco:

DIRECT

 

Subsidiary reporting

  

Guarantee

  

Involved assets

   Currency      ThU.S.$     

Creditor of the guarantee

Aserraderos Arauco S.A.

   Guarantee Letter         Chilean Pesos         30       Servicio Nacional de Aduanas

Forestal Celco S.A.

   Guarantee Letter         Chilean Pesos         179       Sociedad Forestal S.A.

Arauco Forest do Brasil S.A.

   Equipment   

Property,

plant and

equipment

     US Dollar         85       Banco Itaú BBA S.A.

Arauco Forest do Brasil S.A.

   Equipment   

Property,

plant and

equipment

     US Dollar         431       Banco Itaú BBA S.A.

Arauco Forest do Brasil S.A.

   Equipment   

Property,

plant and

equipment

     US Dollar         167       Banco Itaú BBA S.A.

Arauco Forest do Brasil S.A.

   Equipment   

Property,

plant and

equipment

     US Dollar         473       Banco Itaú BBA S.A.

Arauco Forest do Brasil S.A.

   Guarantee Letter         US Dollar         4.435       Banco Votorantim S.A.

Arauco Forest do Brasil S.A.

   Mortgage Industrial Plant of Jaguariaíva of ADB         US Dollar         17.945       BNDES

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

   Equipment   

Property,

plant and

equipment

     US Dollar         526       Banco Alfa S.A.

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

   Equipment   

Property,

plant and

equipment

     US Dollar         465       Banco Alfa S.A.

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

   Equipment   

Property,

plant and

equipment

     US Dollar         691       Banco Votorantim S.A.

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

   Equipment   

Property,

plant and

equipment

     US Dollar         262       Banco Votorantim S.A.

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

   Equipment   

Property,

plant and

equipment

     US Dollar         631       Banco Bradesco S.A.

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

   Equipment   

Property,

plant and

equipment

     US Dollar         217       Banco HSBC Bank Brasil S.A.

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

   Equipment   

Property,

plant and

equipment

     US Dollar         280       Banco Itaú BBA S.A.

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

   Equipment   

Property,

plant and

equipment

     US Dollar         1.438       Banco Itaú BBA S.A.

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

   Equipment   

Property,

plant and

equipment

     US Dollar         152       Banco Itaú BBA S.A.

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

   Equipment   

Property,

plant and

equipment

     US Dollar         729       Banco do Brasil S.A.

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

   Guarantee Letter   

Property,

plant and

equipment

     US Dollar         1.914       Tradener Ltda

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

   Equipment         US Dollar         323       Banco Votorantim S.A.

Arauco Bioenergía S.A.

   Guarantee Letter         Chilean Pesos         925       Minera Escondida Ltda

Arauco Bioenergía S.A.

   Guarantee Letter         Chilean Pesos         254       Minera Spence S.A
      Total         32.553      

INDIRECT

 

Subsidiary reporting

  

Guarantee

  

Involved

assets

   Currency      ThU.S.$     

Creditor of the guarantee

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   suretyship not supportive and cumulative         US Dollar         437.440       Join Ventures-Uruguay

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   Full Guarantee         US Dollar         270.000       Alto Paraná (tenedores bonos 144 A)
      Total         707.440      

 

 

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Type of Risk: Market Risk – Exchange Rate

Description

This risk arises from the probability of being affected by losses from fluctuations in exchange rate in currencies in which assets and liabilities are denominated, in a functional currency different than the one defined by Arauco.

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 Income.

Sensitivity analysis considers a variation of +/- 10% of the exchange rate as of September 30, 2012 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 an EBITDA an annual variation of +/- 0.01% (equivalent to ThU.S.$ 90), on the income after tax and +/- 1.62% (equivalent to ThU.S.$ 2,735) and 0.04% on equity (equivalent to ThU.S.$ 2,735).

The main financial instrument subject to the risk in exchange rate corresponds to local bonds issued in UF and are not covered by the swaps described in coverage chapter.

 

     September      December  
     2012      2011  

Bonds Issued in UF (P Series) (*)

     4.000.000         —     

Additionally, a sensitivity analysis is carried out assuming a variation of +/- 10% in the closing exchange rate on the Brazilian real, which is considered a possible range of fluctuation given the market conditions at the balance sheet date. With all the other variables constant, a variation of +/- 10% in the exchange rate of the dollar on the Brazilian real would mean a variation on the net income after tax +/- 0.86% (equivalent to ThU.S.$ 469) and a change on the heritage of +/- 0.01% (equivalent to ThU.S.$ 469).

 

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September 30, 2012

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

 

 

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, 2012, 13.3% 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 income after tax at rate of +/- 0.07% (equivalent to ThU.S.$ 118) and +/- 0.002% (equivalent to ThU.S.$ 118) on equity.

 

Thousands of dollars

   September 2012      Total  
     

Fixed rate

     3.761.723         86,7 % 

Bonds issued

     3.413.533      

Loans with Banks (*)

     281.152      

Government Loans

     4.264      

Financial leasing

     62.774      

Variable rate

     578.904         13,3 % 

Bonds issued

     0      

Loans with Banks

     578.904      

Total

     4.340.627         100,0 % 

 

Thousands of dollars

   December 2011      Total  

Fixed rate

     2.864.494         87,2 % 

Bonds issued

     2.619.914      

Loans with Banks (*)

     174.728      

Government Loans

     0      

Financial leasing

     69.852      

Variable rate

     418.613         12,8 % 

Bonds issued

     0      

Loans with Banks

     418.613      

Total

     3.283.107         100,0 % 

 

(*) Include bank loans to Floating rates with swap to a fixed rate.

 

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September 30, 2012

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

 

 

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 and directly affect the net income for the period.

As of September 30, 2012, operational income due to pulp sales accounted for 44.6% 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 an EBITDA annual variation of +/- 33.43% (equivalent to U.S.$ 99 million), on the income after tax and +/- 28.96% (equivalent to U.S.$ 159 million) and +/- 1.72% (equivalent to U.S.$ 135 million) on equity.

 

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NOTE 24. OPERATING SEGMENTS

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.

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.

Arauco has six plants, five in Chile and one in Argentina, and they have a total production capacity of approximately 3.2 million 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 14 industrial plants, 3 in Chile, 2 in Argentina, 2 in Brazil, and 7 plants distributed in USA and Canadá. the Company has a total annual production capacity of 5.8 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 9 saw mills in operation, 8 in Chile and 1 in Argentina, the Company has a production capacity of 2.3 million cubic meters of sawn wood.

 

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Furthermore, the company has 5 remanufacturing plants, 4 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 1.6 million hectares, of which 939 thousand hectares are used for plantations, 390 thousand hectares for native forests, 146 thousand hectares for other uses and 78 thousand hectares are to be planted. Arauco’s principal plantations consist of radiata and taeda pine and in lesser degree of eucalyptus. 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 134 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, income and results at the end of each period:

 

                                                                                                                                                                          

Period ended September 30, 2012

  Pulp     Sawn timber     Forestry     Panels     Others     Corporate     Sub Total     Elimination     Total  
  ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$  

Income due to ordinary activities from external customers

    1,473,666        557,254        115,506        907,883        24,070        0        3,078,379        0        3,078,379   

Ordinary activity income among segments

    31,007        11        732,680        10,254        22,913        0        796,865        (796,865     0   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financial income

    0        0        0        0        0        12,862        12,862        0        12,862   

Financial costs

    0        0        0        0        0        (148,451     (148,451 )      0        (148,451 ) 

Financial costs, net

    0        0        0        0        0        (135,589     (135,589 )      0        (135,589 ) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortizations

    112,237        16,257        8,296        34,262        3,222        2,041        176,315        0        176,315   

Sum of significant income accounts

    6,188        0        171,564        35,964        0        0        213,716        0        213,716   

Sum of significant expense accounts

    0        7,880        2,907        15,639        0        0        26,426        0        26,426   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) of each specific segment

    237,570        63,410        51,044        110,091        -1,003        (402,323 )      58,789        0        58,789   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Company equity in profit and loss of associates and joint ventures

                 

through equity method

                 

Associates

    0        0        0        0        0        16,194        16,194        0        16,194   

Joint ventures

    (4,574     0        (17,160     (304     0        1,178        (20,860 )      0        (20,860 ) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income tax expense

    0        0        0        0        0        (162,079     (162,079 )      0        (162,079 ) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-monetary asset disbursements of the segment

                 

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment and biological assets

    123,328        35,697        107,980        258,949        280        927        527,161        0        527,161   

Acquisition and contribution of investments in associates and joint venture

    79,390        0        822        3,713        0        13,490        97,415        0        97,415   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Nationality of Ordinary Income

                 

Ordinary income (Chilean companies)

    1,318,489        511,238        71,636        528,270        562        0        2,430,195        0        2,430,195   

Ordinary income - foreign (Foreign companies)

    155,177        46,016        43,870        379,613        23,508        0        648,184        0        648,184   

Total Ordinary Income

    1,473,666        557,254        115,506        907,883        24,070        0        3,078,379        0        3,078,379   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                          

Period ended September 30, 2012

  Pulp     Sawn timber     Forestry     Panels     Others     Corporate     Sub Total     Elimination     Total  
  ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$  

Segment assets

    4,281,938        634,159        5,460,910        2,070,578        42,559        978,441        13,468,585        (24,377     13,444,208   

Investments accounted through equity method

                 

Associates

    0        0        212,675        5,852        0        138,939        357,466        0        357,466   

Joint Ventures

    314,988        0        312,196        0        0        23,031        650,215        0        650,215   

Segment liabilities

    222,943        67,678        139,090        288,447        10,946        5,787,472        6,516,576        0        6,516,576   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Nationality of Non-current assets

                 

Chile

    2,719,917        332,546        3,591,719        454,122        13        398,355        7,496,672        1,106        7,497,778   

Foreign

    777,119        22,376        1,402,175        1,036,755        30,364        119,015        3,387,804        0        3,387,804   

Non-current assets, Total

    3,497,036        354,922        4,993,894        1,490,877        30,377        517,370        10,884,476        1,106        10,885,582   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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September 30, 2012

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

 

 

 

Period ended September 30, 2011

  Pulp     Sawn timber     Forestry     Panels     Others     Corporate     Sub Total     Elimination     Total  
  ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$  

Income due to ordinary activities from external customers

    1,662,132        554,307        116,415        987,322        18,341        0        3,338,517        0        3,338,517   

Ordinary activity income among segments

    28,264        45        669,631        14,920        22,368        0        735,228        (735,228     0   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financial income

    0        0        0        0        0        21,119        21,119        0        21,119   

Financial costs

    0        0        0        0        0        (151,372     (151,372 )      0        (151,372 ) 

Financial costs, net

    0        0        0        0        0        (130,253     (130,253 )      0        (130,253 ) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortizations

    104,131        6,103        2,786        10,169        1,155        686        125,030        0        125,030   

Sum of significant income accounts

    0        0        127,674        35,964        0        0        163,638        0        163,638   

Sum of significant expense accounts

    6,196        3,025        324        1,209        0        0        10,754        0        10,754   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) of each specific segment

    54,854        29,355        41,699        37,965        300        (220,898 )      (56,725 )      0        0   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Company equity in profit and loss of associates and joint ventures through equity method

                 

Associates

    0        0        0        0        0        (1,018     (1,018 )      0        (1,018 ) 

Joint ventures

    1,773        0        (10,012     0        0        2,742        (5,497 )      0        (5,497 ) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income tax expense

    0        0        0        0        0        (148,668     (148,668 )      0        (148,668 ) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-monetary asset disbursements of the segment

                 

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment and biological assets

    179,490        62,499        132,436        154,778        1,468        656        531,327        0        531,327   

Acquisition and contribution of investments in associates and joint venture

    105,381        0        16,279        0        0        0        121,660        0        121,660   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Nationality of Ordinary Income

                 

Ordinary income (Chilean companies)

    1,453,494        506,704        62,497        526,527        540        0        2,549,762        0        2,549,762   

Ordinary income - foreign (Foreign companies)

    208,638        47,603        53,918        460,795        17,801        0        788,755        0        788,755   

Total Ordinary Income

    1,662,132        554,307        116,415        987,322        18,341        0        3,338,517        0        3,338,517   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Year ended December 31, 2011

  Pulp     Sawn timber     Forestry     Panels     Others     Corporate     Sub Total     Elimination     Total  
  ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$  

Segment assets

    4,106,354        573,776        5,499,282        1,584,328        46,379        755,421        12,565,540        (13,362     0   

Investments accounted through equity method

                 

Associates

    0        0        218,972        0        0        120,325        339,297        0        339,297   

Joint Ventures

    0        0        0        0        0        0        0        0        0   

Segment liabilities

    156,973        54,004        134,171        263,375        14,119        4,899,386        5,522,028        0        5,522,028   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Nationality of Non-current assets

                 

Chile

    2,706,137        285,880        3,545,443        386,112        22        209,920        7,133,514        1,367        7,134,881   

Foreign

    669,833        23,443        1,449,220        667,069        33,435        111,637        2,954,637        0        2,954,637   

Non-current assets, Total

    3,375,970        309,323        4,994,663        1,053,181        33,457        321,557        10,088,151        1,367        10,089,518   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Quarter July-September 2012

   Pulp      Sawn timber      Forestry     Panels     Others      Corporate     Sub Total     Elimination     Total  
   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$  

Income due to ordinary activities from external customers

     491,383         192,628         35,816        303,661        7,729         0        1,031,217        0        1,031,217   

Ordinary activity income among segments

     10,126         2         244,695        4,114        7,491         0        266,428        (266,428     0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financial income

     0         0         0        0        0         3,962        3,962        0        3,962   

Financial costs

     0         0         0        0        0         (45,063     (45,063 )      0        (45,063 ) 

Financial costs, net

     0         0         0        0        0         (41,101     (41,101 )      0        (41,101 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortizations

     39,715         6,103         2,786        10,169        1,155         686        60,614        0        60,614   

Sum of significant income accounts

     6,188         0         127,674        35,964        0         0        169,826        0        169,826   

Sum of significant expense accounts

     0         3,025         324        1,209        0         0        4,558        0        4,558   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) of each specific segment

     54,854         29,355         41,699        37,965        300         (220,898 )      (56,725 )      0        (56,725 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Company equity in profit and loss of associates and joint ventures through equity method

                     

Associates

     0         0         0        0        0         6,480        6,480        0        6,480   

Joint ventures

     3,049         0         (5,778     (304     0         464        (2,569 )      0        (2,569 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income tax expense

     0         0         0        0        0         (148,668     (148,668 )      0        (148,668 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-monetary asset disbursements of the segment

                     

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment and biological assets

     42,715         5,052         33,182        54,514        91         502        136,056        0        136,056   

Acquisition and contribution of investments in associates and joint venture

     0         0         0        0        0         0        0        0        0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Nationality of Ordinary Income

                     

Ordinary income (Chilean companies)

     442,209         172,873         21,527        234,302        179         0        871,090        0        871,090   

Ordinary income - foreign (Foreign companies)

     49,174         19,755         14,289        69,359        7,550         0        160,127        0        160,127   

Total Ordinary Income

     491,383         192,628         35,816        303,661        7,729         0        1,031,217        0        1,031,217   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Quarter July-September 2011

   Pulp      Sawn timber      Forestry     Panels      Others      Corporate     Sub Total     Elimination     Total  
   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$  

Income due to ordinary activities from external customers

     529,087         191,545         38,034        350,297         6,205         0        1,115,168        0        1,115,168   

Ordinary activity income among segments

     9,411         39         227,143        5,734         9,081         0        251,408        (251,408     0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financial income

     0         0         0        0         0         9,713        9,713        0        9,713   

Financial costs

     0         0         0        0         0         (47,277     (47,277 )      0        (47,277 ) 

Financial costs, net

     0         0         0        0         0         (37,564     (37,564 )      0        (37,564 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortizations

     35,591         4,837         2,560        11,286         939         705        55,918        0        55,918   

Sum of significant income accounts

     0         0         0        0         0         0        0        0        0   

Sum of significant expense accounts

     6,196         420         346        357         0         0        7,319        0        7,319   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) of each specific segment

     114,654         19,739         4,754        26,046         1,409         (85,317 )      81,285        0        81,285   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Company equity in profit and loss of associates and joint ventures through equity method

                      

Associates

     0         0         0        0         0         (78     (78 )      0        (78 ) 

Joint ventures

     4,128         0         (3,651     0         0         1,363        1,840        0        1,840   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income tax expense

     0         0         0        0         0         (16,369     (16,369 )      0        (16,369 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-monetary asset disbursements of the segment

                      

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment and biological assets

     56,244         23,241         52,845        55,778         1,346         195        189,649        0        189,649   

Acquisition and contribution of investments in associates and joint venture

     85,922         0         0        0         0         0        85,922        0        85,922   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Nationality of Ordinary Income

                      

Ordinary income (Chilean companies)

     452,709         174,881         19,522        185,723         187         0        833,022        0        833,022   

Ordinary income - foreign (Foreign companies)

     76,378         16,664         18,512        164,574         6,018         0        282,146        0        282,146   

Total Ordinary Income

     529,087         191,545         38,034        350,297         6,205         0        1,115,168        0        1,115,168   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

     09-30-2012      12-31-2011  

Current non-financial assets

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Current roads to amortize

     73,741         66,667   

Prepayment to amortize (insurance, support y others)

     61,629         22,059   

Recoverable taxes (Relating to purchases)

     105,084         111,782   

Other current non financial assets

     9,351         6,688   

Total

     249,805         207,196   

 

     09-30-2012      12-31-2011  

Non current non-financial assets

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Non Current roads to amortize

     89,750         76,678   

Guarantee values

     736         3,208   

Recoverable taxes (Relating to purchases)

     12,053         12,573   

Other non current non financial assets

     9,295         7,442   

Total

     111,834         99,901   

 

     09-30-2012      12-31-2011  

Current non financial liabilities

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Provision of mínimum dividend (1)

     34,877         161,707   

ICMS tax payable

     25,818         18,615   

Other tax payable

     21,873         31,488   

Other Current non financial liablilities

     6,365         7,382   

Total

     88,933         219,192   

 

  (1) Provision includes a minimum dividend of subsidiary minority.

 

     09-30-2012      12-31-2011  

Non current non financial liabilities

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

ICMS tax payable

     100,589         120,235   

Other non current non financial liablilities

     7,835         4,354   

Total

     108,424         124,589   

NOTE 26. DISTRIBUTABLE NET INCOME AND EARNINGS PER SHARE

Distributable net income

As a general policy, the Board of Directors of Arauco agreed that the net income to be distributed as dividend payment is determined based on the effective realized income, net of any relevant variations in the value of unrealized assets and liabilities, which are excluded from the calculation of net income during the period such changes are made.

As a result of the foregoing, for purposes of determining the distributable net income of the Company, which is the same 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 income 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.

 

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2) Those generated through the acquisition of entities. These results will be restored to the net income at the time of their realization. For this purpose, the results are realized when acquired entities generate an income 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 income As of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 corresponding to 40% of the distributable net income for each period:

 

    Distributable Net  Profit
ThU.S.$
 

Income attributable to the Parent Company at 09-30-2012

    55,318   

Adjustments

 

Biological Assets

 

Unrealized

    (171,497

Realized

    182,628   

Deferred income taxes

    (9,738

Deferred income taxes-Exchange rate effect of opening balance biological assets

    55,043   

Total Biological Assets (net)

    56,436   

Negative goodwill

    (25,148

Total adjustments

    31,288   

Distributable Net Income at 09-30-2012

    86,606   

 

    Distributable Net  Profit
ThU.S.$
 

Income attributable to the Parent Company at 12-31-2011

    612,553   

Adjustments

 

Biological Assets

 

Unrealized

    (229,889

Realized

    253,019   

Deferred income taxes

    (11,770

Total adjustments

    11,360   

Distributable Net Income at 12-31-2011

    623,913   

As a general matter, the Company expects to maintain its policy on dividends, for all future tax periods, with around 40% of net income to be distributed for each tax year, but will also consider the alternative of distributing a provisional dividend at year end.

The line Other current non-financial liabilities included in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2012 in the amount of ThU.S.$ 88,933, presents a total of ThU.S.$ 34,643, corresponds to the provision of minimum dividend for the year 2012.

 

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Earnings per share

The earnings per share are calculated by dividing the income attributable to shareholders of the Company with the weighted average of outstanding common shares. Arauco has no dilutive shares.

 

     January - September      April-September  

Gains (losses) per Shares

   2012
ThU.S.$
     2011
ThU.S.$
     2012
ThU.S.$
     2011
ThU.S.$
 

Gain (loss) attributable to holders of instruments in net equity participation of the Controller

     113,566         354,065         62,141         181,578   

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)

     1.00         3.13         0.55         1.60   

NOTE 27. EVENTS AFTER REPORTING PERIOD

 

  1) On November 8, 2012 was reported to the Securities and Insurance, the following:

On September 27, 2012, Law Nº20,630 was published in the Official Gazette. This law includes various changes to the tax code, including an increase to the rate of the “First Category Income Tax” to 20%, which shall be effective for taxes payable during the year 2013, which includes income earned during 2012.

Arauco, jointly with its external auditors, proceeded to analyze the effects of the abovementioned change in the rate of the First Category Income Tax in the Financial Statements of the Company. One of such effects is the increase of its net liabilities for deferred taxes, as established by International Accounting Standard Nº12.

Due to certain uncertainties in the market in relation thereto, our Company submitted certain requests for clarification to the Superintendency of Securities and Insurance on October 8, 2012, which was responded to on November 7, 2012.

With the information gathered as of the date hereof, we are in a position to inform you the following:

a) The increase of the consolidated net liabilities of the Company and its subsidiaries for deferred taxes will reduce the Company’s net income by approximately US$128,981,000, which will be reflected in its financial statements as of September 30, 2012; and

b) With respect to dividends, the reduction of the Company’s net income due to the increase of its net liabilities for deferred taxes will decrease the Company’s distributable net income by approximately US$73,938,000 as a consequence of applying to the above-mentioned reduction of US$128,981,000 the adjustments that we deem should be effected in accordance with the policy regarding determination of the Company’s distributable net income in accordance with Regulation (Circular) Nº 1,945 of 2009, of the Superintendency of Securities and Insurance.

 

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September 30, 2012

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

 

 

2) The authorization for the issuance and publication of the present Interim Consolidated Financial Statements for the period between January 1, 2012 and September 30, 2012 was approved by the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) in Extraordinary Session N° 478 of November 21, 2012.

After September 30, 2012 and until date of issuance of these financial statements, there has been no other event, financial or otherwise, to report.

 

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