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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of December, 2012

Commission File Number 33-99720

 

 

ARAUCO AND CONSTITUTION PULP INC.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

 

El Golf 150

Fourteenth Floor

Santiago, Chile

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F  x            Form 40-F  ¨

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):  ¨

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):  ¨

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

Yes  ¨             No  x

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

 

 

 


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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

December 31, 2012

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

 

1. ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

 

a) Statement of Financial position

The principal components of assets and liabilities are at year end, as follows:

 

Assets

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

Current assets

     2,698,968         2,462,660   

Non-current assets

     10,852,218         10,089,518   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

     13,551,186         12,552,178   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

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

Current liabilities

     1,425,287         1,031,945   

Non-current liabilities

     5,160,140         4,490,083   

Non-parent participation

     74,437         90,543   

Net equity attributable to parent company

     6,891,322         6,939,607   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total net equity and liabilities

     13,551,186         12,552,178   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2012, total assets increased by 7.96% or US$ 999 million compared to December 31, 2011. This increase is mainly attributable to an increase in the balance of Property, plant and equipment due to purchase investments Flakeborard with 2 plants operating in Canada and 5 plants in United States and a plant of Moncure in United States, in addition to investments in companies by increased contributions in our joint ventures in Uruguay.

Moreover, liabilities increased US$ 1,063 million mainly attributable to an increase in Financial Liabilities as a result of bonds issued in January and April 2012 of US$ 733 million, and the recognition of deferred tax US$ 137 million (net effect in results US$ 129 million) due to change of rate according to Law N° 20,630, which among other changes, increased the rate of first category tax to 20 %, on a permanent basis.

The main financial and operating indicators relating to balance are as follows:

 

Liquidity ratios

   12-31-2012      12-31-2011  

Current ratio

     1.89         2.39   

Acid ratio

     1.14         1.34   

 

Debt indicators

   12-31-2012      12-31-2011  

Debt to equity ratio

     0.95         0.79   

Short-term debt to total debt

     0.22         0.19   

Long-term debt to total debt

     0.78         0.81   

 

     12-31-2012      12-31-2011  

Financial expenses covered

     2.33         4.94   

 

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Ratio Analysis of the Consolidated Financial Statement

December 31, 2012

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

 

 

Activity ratio

   12-31-2012      12-31-2011  

Inventory turnover

     2.94         2.68   

Inventory turnover (excluding biological assets)

     3.91         3.79   

Inventory permanence-days

     122.63         134.15   

Inventory permanence (excluding biological assets)

     92.09         95.08   

The current 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 product of bonds issued and bank loans, partially offset by a decrease in liabilities for income tax and dividend.

As of December 31, 2012, the short-term debt represented 22% of total liabilities (19% as of December 31, 2011).

The ratio of financial expenses covered decreased from 4.94 to 2.33. This drop is mainly attributable to a lower net income in 2012, compared to the same period of 2011.

 

b) Statements of income

Profit before Income Tax

Profit before Income Tax registered a profit of US$ 312 million compared to a profit of US$ 773 million in the same period of the previous year, a decrease of US$ 462 million, The effect is explained by the factors described in the following table:

 

Item

   Million
U.S.$
 

Gross margin

     (360

Other operating income

     (84

Other operating expenses

     10   

Financial costs

     (37

Difference of exchange

     8   
  

 

 

 

Others item

     1   
  

 

 

 

Net change in income before income tax

     (462
  

 

 

 

Gross Margin presents a profit of U.S.$ 1,132 million, a decrease of U.S.$ 360 million compared to the same period (U.S.$ 1,492 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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December 31, 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

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

Pulp

     1,994,399         2,161,214   

Sawn timber

     765,439         734,889   

Panels

     1,331,981         1,289,737   

Forestry

     156,950         164,079   

Other

     31,533         24,576   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total revenues

     4,280,302         4,374,495   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Sales costs

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

Wood

     719,408         639,574   

Forestry work

     583,038         588,779   

Depreciation

     236,671         216,967   

Other costs

     1,609,401         1,437,135   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total sales costs

     3,148,518         2,882,455   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Profitability index

   12-31-2012      12-31-2011  

Profitability on equity

     2.01         8.95   

Profitability on assets

     1.08         4.95   

Return on operating assets

     1.76         5.21   

 

Profitability ratios

   12-31-2012     12-31-2011  

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

     1.20        5.41   

EBITDA (MThU.S.$)

     878.6        1,307.7   

Income after tax (ThU.S.$) (2)

     140,471        620,786   

Gross margin (ThU.S.$)

     1,131,784        1,492,040   

Financial costs (ThU.S.$)

     (233,703     (196,356

 

(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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December 31, 2012

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

 

 

3. MARKET SITUATION

Pulp Division

Pulp sales reached US$ 520.7 million (including energy sales) for the fourth quarter of 2012, an increase of 6.0% compared to the previous quarter. This increase was mainly due to higher sales volume of 3.4% and higher average prices of 0.1%.

The last quarter of 2012 was stable regarding prices and volumes sold. There were not significant changes, only a small price increase in long fiber towards the end of the quarter in Asia; however, prices have not reached early-2012 levels. The economic situation in Europe and the Chinese economic activity adjustment continue to add pressure over the paper market in general.

Considering all pulp grades in long and short fiber, world inventories ended with a slight decline, two days of inventory less than December 2011. This decline is mainly due to long fiber inventories that fell seven days. On the other hand, short fiber increased two days. Compared to the previous quarter, inventories stood stable at 32 days. However, during the quarter long fiber increased three days, while short fiber declined in six days mainly during December.

In Europe, despite the low demand for pulp that goes to printing and writing paper, total pulp consumption in the fourth quarter of 2012 was 2.6% higher than the same quarter in 2011. Such increase in demand is mainly explained by the growth in tissue paper production and especially paper, but it was not strong enough to impact with price increases. Supply grew because of integrated paper mill closures that only stopped its paper production but not its pulp production, offering its pulp surplus to the market. This surplus is mainly in long fiber, however, it impacted the market as a whole.

The Chinese economy continued its adjustment period, which affected pulp and paper’s demand expansion. Again, the most affected was printing and writing paper, and to a less extent, specialty paper. Tissue paper continued with a significant expansion level. The oversupply and overcapacity in Europe also stopped price increases in China and Asia in general. Although towards the end of the quarter there was a price increase in long fiber, this was only by 1.5%. In short fiber, prices stood stable. The rest of Asia followed the same trends as in China.

Other markets such as Middle East and Latin America had a stable demand but were also influenced by the long fiber overcapacity, especially in the Middle East and in Brazil. In the Brazilian market the Scandinavian and North American producers were especially aggressive in long fiber paper grade and long fiber fluff grade, respectively.

Sawn Timber Division

Our Sawn Timber division had total sales of US$ 208.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2012, representing an 8.1% increase compared to the previous quarter. This increase was mainly due to higher average prices and volume sales of 7.8% and 0.3%, respectively.

When compared with the same period of 2011, sawn timber and remanufactured wood products sales increased 15.3%, mainly due to higher average prices of 11.0% and higher sales volume of 3.9%.

 

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December 31, 2012

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

 

 

The real estate and construction sectors in the United States had a positive growth in the fourth quarter of 2012. The housing Starts index reached 954,000 units in December, a 36.9% increase if compared to December 2011. Although this was a strong increase, that level is still low when compared to the 10 year historical average. During the fourth quarter of 2012, sales prices of moldings in the United States stood stable if compared to the third quarter of the same year.

During this fourth quarter, sawn timber markets had a small decline. Sales volumes were stable, however, there was pressure for price cuts.

Also, inventories of logs in China decreased, adding a positive pressure for price increases.

Panels Division

Panel’s sales reached US$ 424.1 million in the fourth quarter of this year, an increase of 39.7% when compared to the US$ 303.7 million obtained in the third quarter of the year. This increase is mainly explained by an increase in sales volume of 56.1% due to the consolidation of Flakeboard and partially offset by lower prices of 2.3%.

Compared with the same quarter of 2011, sales were 40.2% higher, mainly explained by an increase in sales volume of 54.2%, partially offset by lower average prices of 3.5%.

Our sales volume of Plywood decreased 38% respect to the year 2011, mainly explained by lower supply capacity due to the fire of our Nueva Aldea plywood mill.

Regarding our MDF boards, sales volume increased 86% when comparing 4Q of 2012 with 4Q of 2011, and a 32% increase when comparing full year 2012 with the precious year. These increases are explained by a larger production capacity after the acquisition of the Moncure mill and Flakeboard in North America.

Sales volume of our Particleboard products had a 130% increase when comparing 4Q of 2012 with 4Q of 2011. This is also explained by the acquisitions of Moncure and Flakeboard during 2012 which came along with higher sales volumes in the United States and Canada, and also because of the new production capacity of our new Teno mill in Chile.

MDF Moldings had a 15% increase in sales volume during full year 2012, mainly explained by higher sales to USA and Europe, especially in Russia and the Netherlands. The increase in sales in North America is due to a recovery in housing starts, which has triggered a higher demand of our moldings used in construction and remodeling.

Our Hardboard volume sales grew 24% respect to the third quarter of 2011, and 6.5% above full year 2011, mainly driven by higher sales in Chile and Mexico.

 

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December 31, 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:

 

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

Positive (negative) Cash flow

    

Cash flow from operating activities

     458,492        982,237   

Cash flow from financing activities:

    

Loan and bond payments

     860,047        (187,686

Dividend payments

     (196,816     (291,512

Others

     (15,147     (1,986

Cash flow from investment activities:

    

Purchase and sales of permanent investments (net)

     (410,625     (426,729

Incorporation and sale of property, plant and equipment

     (473,582     (577,305

Incorporation and sale of biological assets

     (115,345     (134,286

Loan to related companies (net)

     (22,000     (65,500

Others

     (5,487     (5,037
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Positive Net cash flow (negative)

     79,537        (707,804
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The operating cash flow has a positive balance of U.S.$ 458 million in the current year, with differences over the previous year (positive balance of U.S. $ 982 million) mainly due to an increase in payments for income taxes and an increase in payments to suppliers and employees, supplemented by a decrease in the flow by collecting insurance payments.

Regarding flow from financing activities, the positive balance of U.S.$ 648 million in the current year compared to a deficit of U.S.$ 481 million in the previous year. This variation is mainly due to bond issues for U.S.$ 733 million in the year 2012.

In relation to the flow of investment, the current financial year decreased U.S.$ 1,027 million (U.S.$ 1,209 million in 2011), mainly due to lower capital investments and lower payments for acquisition of property, plant and equipment in the year 2012.

5. MARKET RISK ANALYSIS

In respect of the economic risks resulting from interest rate variations, the Company maintains, as of December 31, 2012, a ratio of fixed rate debt to total consolidated debt of approximately 87.6%, 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

December 31, 2012

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

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

 

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

Assets

        

Current Assets

        

Cash and cash equivalents

   4      395,716         315,901   

Other current financial assets

   23      1,012         0   

Other current non-financial assets

   25      207,889         207,196   

Trade and other current receivables

   23      825,869         740,416   

Accounts receivable from related companies

   13      130,423         70,179   

Current Inventories

   3      815,782         795,104   

Current biological assets

   20      252,744         281,418   

Current tax assets

        55,923         37,153   

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

        2,685,358         2,447,367   

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

   22      13,610         15,293   

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

        13,610         15,293   

Total Current Assets

        2,698,968         2,462,660   

Non-Current Assets

        

Other non-current financial assets

   23      61,350         25,812   

Other non-current non-financial assets

   25      125,254         99,901   

Trade and other non-current receivables

   23      11,877         7,332   

Investments accounted for using equity method

   15-16      1,048,463         886,706   

Intangible assets other than goodwill

   19      22,311         17,609   

Goodwill

   17      58,645         59,124   

Property, plant and equipment

   7      5,889,137         5,393,978   

Non-current biological assets

   20      3,473,442         3,463,166   

Deferred tax assets

   6      161,739         135,890   

Total non-Current Assets

        10,852,218         10,089,518   

Total Assets

        13,551,186         12,552,178   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

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December 31, 2012

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

 

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION (continued)

 

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

Equity and liabilities

       

Liabilities

       

Current Liabilities

       

Other current financial liabilities

   23      808,614        248,992   

Trade and other current payables

   23      490,191        397,073   

Accounts payable to related companies

   13      9,168        9,785   

Other current provisions

   18      8,875        8,607   

Current tax liabilities

        12,264        144,989   

Current provisions for employee benefits

   10      3,945        3,307   

Other current non-financial liabilities

   25      92,230        219,192   

Total Current Liabilities

        1,425,287        1,031,945   

Non-Current Liabilities

       

Other non-current financial liabilities

   23      3,606,310        3,063,471   

Other non-current provisions

   18      13,281        9,688   

Deferred tax liabilities

   6      1,395,654        1,256,233   

Non-current provisions for employee benefits

   10      43,491        36,102   

Other non-current non-financial liabilities

   25      101,404        124,589   

Total non-current liabilities

        5,160,140        4,490,083   

Total liabilities

        6,585,427        5,522,028   

Equity

       

Issued capital

        353,176        353,176   

Retained earnings

        6,754,725        6,683,252   

Other reserves

        (216,579     (96,821

Equity attributable to parent company

        6,891,322        6,939,607   

Non-controlling interests

        74,437        90,543   

Total equity

        6,965,759        7,030,150   

Total equity and liabilities

        13,551,186        12,552,178   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

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December 31, 2012

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

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

 

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

Income Statement

       

Revenue

   9      4,280,302        4,374,495   

Cost of sales

   2      (3,148,518     (2,882,455

Gross profit

        1,131,784        1,492,040   

Other income

   2      390,506        475,014   

Distribution costs

   2      (451,846     (477,628

Administrative expenses

   2      (474,025     (415,521

Other expense

   2      (80,401     (90,313

Other gains (losses)

   14      16,133        0   

Profit (loss) from operating activities

        532,151        983,592   

Finance income

   2      17,778        24,589   

Finance costs

   2      (233,703     (196,356

Share of profit (loss) of associates and joint ventures accounted for using equity method

   15      14,253        (11,897

Exchange rate differences

        (18,858     (26,643

Income before income tax

        311,621        773,285   

Income Tax

   6      (171,150     (152,499

Profit (loss) from continuing operations

        140,471        620,786   

Profit (loss) from discontinued operations

       

Net Income

        140,471        620,786   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income attributable to

       

Net income attributable to parent company

        135,813        612,553   

Income attributable to non-controlling interests

        4,658        8,233   

Profit (loss)

        140,471        620,786   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share

       

Earnings per share from continuing operations

        0.0012003        0.0054135   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 
        0.0012003        0.0054135   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings per diluted shares

       

Earnings per diluted share from continuing operations

        0.0012003        0.0054135   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic earnings per diluted share

        0.0012003        0.0054135   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

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

Profit (loss)

        140,471        620,786   

Components of other comprehensive income, before tax:

       

Exchange differences on translation

       

Gains (losses) on exchange differences on translation, before tax

   11      (105,250     (145,775

Cash flow hedges

       

Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, before tax

   23      (24,019     (12,767

Share of other comprehensive income of associates and joint ventures accounted for using equity

        1,276        (3,502

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

        (127,993     (162,044

Income tax relating to cash flow hedges of other comprehensive income

   6-23      4,823        932   

Other comprehensive income

        (123,170     (161,112

Total comprehensive income

        17,301        459,674   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive Income attributable to

       

Comprehensive income, attributable to owners of parent

        16,055        456,978   

Comprehensive income, attributable to non-controlling interests

        1,246        2,696   

Total comprehensive income

        17,301        459,674   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

 

12-31-2012

  Issue Capital
ThU.S.$
    Reserve of exchange
differences on
translation

ThU.S.$
    Reserve of cash
flow hedges
ThU.S.$
    Participation in
other
Comprehensive
Income in
Associates and
Joint Venture
ThU.S.$
    Other
Reserves
ThU.S.$
    Retained Earnings
ThU.S.$
    Equity attributable to
owners of parent
ThU.S.$
    Non-controlling
interests
ThU.S.$
    Total Equity
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

                 

Net income

              135,813        135,813        4,658        140,471   

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

      (101,838     (19,196     1,276        (119,758       (119,758     (3,412     (123,170

Comprehensive income

      (101,838     (19,196     1,276        (119,758     135,813        16,055        1,246        17,301   

Dividends

              (64,340     (64,340     (17,352     (81,692

Total Changes in equity

    0        (101,838     (19,196     1,276        (119,758     71,473        (48,285     (16,106     (64,391

Closing balance at 12/31/2012

    353,176        (169,377     (45,110     (2,092     (216,579     6,754,725        6,891,322        74,437        6,965,759   

 

12-31-2011

  Issue 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.$
    Retained Earnings
ThU.S.$
    Equity attributable to
owners of parent
ThU.S.$
    Non-controlling
interests
ThU.S.$
    Total Equity
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

                 

Net income

              612,553        612,553        8,233        620,786   

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

      (140,238     (11,835     (3,502     (155,575       (155,575     (5,537     (161,112

Comprehensive income

      (140,238     (11,835     (3,502     (155,575     612,553        456,978        2,696        459,674   

Dividends

            0        (249,565     (249,565     (20,534     (270,099

Total Changes in equity

    0        (140,238     (11,835     (3,502     (155,575     362,988        207,413        (17,838     189,575   

Closing balance at 12/31/2011

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

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

 

 

 

 

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December 31, 2012

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

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

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

     4,704,743        4,606,542   

Receipts from premiums and claims, annuities and other policy benefits

     132,983        270,663   

Other cash receipts from operating activities

     291,122        276,650   

Classes of cash payments

    

Payments to suppliers for goods and services

     (3,862,438     (3,532,728

Payments to and on behalf of employees

     (420,885     (329,158

Other cash payments from operating activities

     (27,893     (5,151

Dividends received

     3,531        1,720   

Interest paid

     (165,854     (180,046

Interest received

     8,722        14,009   

Income taxes refund (paid)

     (202,881     (138,621

Other (outflows) inflows of cash, net

     (2,658     (1,643

Net Cash flows from Operating Activities

     458,492        982,237   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows (used in) investing activities

    

Cash flow used in obtaining control of subsidiaries or other businesses

     (253,808     (6,972

Cash flow used to contributions in associates

     (13,560     (242,360

Other cash receipts from sales of participations in joint ventures

     6,607        0   

Capital contributions to joint ventures

     (149,864     (177,397

Loans to related parties

     (60,500     (199,666

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

     7,920        14,023   

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

     (481,502     (591,328

Proceeds from sales of intangible assets

     3,250        0   

Purchase of intangible assets

     (8,623     (7,619

Proceeds from sale of other long-term assets

     3,305        5,074   

Purchase of biological assets

     (118,650     (139,360

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

     38,500        134,166   

Other outflows of cash, net

     (114     2,582   

Cash flows used in Investing Activities

     (1,027,039     (1,208,857
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from (used in) Financing Activities

    

Total loans obtained

     1,836,410        713,624   

Proceeds from short-term borrowings

     942,839        0   

Loans obtained in long term

     893,571        713,624   

Repayments of borrowings

     (976,363     (901,310

Dividends paid by the parent company

     (178,889     (270,767

Dividends paid by subsidiaries or special purpose companies

     (17,927     (20,745

Interest paid

     (13,600     0   

Other inflows of cash, net

     (1,547     (1,986

Cash flows from (used in) Financing Activities

     648,084        (481,184
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

     79,537        (707,804

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     278        (20,129
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) of Cash and Cash equivalents

     79,815        (727,933

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

     395,716        315,901   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

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December 31, 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 with its subsidiaries, “Arauco”), tax identification number 93,458,000-1, is a closely held corporation, that was registered in the Securities Registry (the “Registry”) of the Superintendency of Securities and Insurance (the “Superintendency”) under No. 042 on June 14, 1982. Forestal Cholguán S.A., subsidiary of Arauco, is also registered in the Registry under No. 030. Additionally, the Company is registered as a non-accelerated filer with the Securities and Exchange Commission of the United States.

The Company’s head office address is El Golf Avenue 150, floor 14th, 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.

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 the oversight of the Superintendency.

The ultimate shareholders of Arauco are Mrs. Maria Noseda Zambra de Angelini, Mr. Roberto Angelini Rossi and Mrs. Patricia Angelini Rossi through the entity Inversiones Angelini y Cia. Ltda., which owns 99.9780% of the shares of AntarChile S.A., the controlling shareholder of our parent company Empresas Copec S.A.

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

Presentation of Financial Statements

The Financial Statements presented by Arauco as of December 31, 2012 are:

 

   

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as of December 31, 2012 and 2011.

 

   

Consolidated Statements of Income for the two years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011.

 

   

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the two years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011.

 

   

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity for the two years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011.

 

   

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the two years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011.

 

   

Notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

Period covered by the Financial Statements

As of December 31, 2012 and 2011 and for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011.

Date of Approval of Financial Statements

These consolidated financial statements were authorized and approved for issue by the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) at the Extraordinary Session N° 482 held on March 8, 2013.

Functional and Presentation Currency

Arauco and most of its subsidiaries has determined the U.S. Dollar as its functional currency since majority of its revenues from sales of its products are from exports, while its costs of sales are to a large extent related or index to the U.S. Dollar.

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

For the sawmill, panel and forestry operating segments, although total sales include a mix of domestic and exports sales, 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.

In relation to cost of sales, 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, which are driven mainly by global markets and therefore, influenced mostly by the U.S. Dollar.

The presentation currency of the consolidated financial statements is the U.S. dollar.

Figures on these consolidated financial statements are presented in thousands of U.S. dollar (ThUS$).

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. meet the requirements for classification as Special Purpose Entities. These entities are in substance controlled by Arauco, which is indicated, by the existence of exclusive contracts with Arauco for wood supply, future purchases of land and forest administration. Consequently, the financial statements of these companies are included in the consolidated financial statements of Arauco.

Compliance and adoption of IFRS

The accompanying consolidated financial statements of Arauco presents in all material respects its financial position, its results of operations and its 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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December 31, 2012

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

 

 

Summary of significant accounting policies

The accompanying consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2012 were prepared in accordance with Arauco’s accounting policies, which have been consistently applied to all periods presented in these consolidated financial statements.

 

a) Basis for Presentation of financial statements

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and they represent the integral, explicit and unreserved adoption of IFRS.

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis except for biological assets, and certain financial assets and financial liabilities (including derivative instruments) that are measured at fair value.

 

b) Critical accounting estimates and judgments

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the carrying amounts reported. The estimates are based on historical experience and various other assumptions that are considered to be reasonable. Actual results may differ from these estimates. Management believes that the accounting policies below are the critical judgments that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognized in the consolidated financial statements.

- Property, Plant and Equipment

In a business acquisition, management values the acquired property, plant and equipment and their useful lives in consultation with a third party expert.

The carrying amounts of property, plant and equipment 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 the higher of fair value less costs to sell and its value in use, with an impairment loss 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.

A sensitivity analysis related to the estimated useful lives is disclosed in Note 7.

- 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 reporting date.

 

 

 

 

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Detailed financial information about the 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 measure forest plantations are presented in Note 20, including a sensitivity analysis.

-Impairment of goodwill

Determining whether goodwill is impaired requires an estimation of the value in use of the cash-generating units to which goodwill has been allocated. The value in use calculation requires the directors to estimate the future cash flows expected to arise from the cash-generating unit and suitable discount rate in order to calculate present value.

-Employee benefits

The cost of defined employee benefits for termination of employment, as well as the present value of the obligation is determined using actuarial valuations. The actuarial valuations involve making assumptions about discount rates, staff turnover, future salary increases and mortality rates.

- Litigations and Contingencies

Arauco and its subsidiaries are subject to certain litigations. Future effects on Arauco’s financial condition resulting from these litigations are estimated by management, in collaboration with its legal advisors. Arauco recognizes provisions on each statement of financial position date and/or upon each substantial modification to an underlying claim of any such litigations. For description of current litigations see Note 18.

 

c) Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include all entities over which Arauco has the power to govern the financial and operating policies, which is presumed to exist when Arauco holds more than one half of the voting rights of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities. Subsidiaries (including special purpose entities) are consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the group and up to the date that control ceases.

A special purpose entity (“SPE”), is an organization that is established for a specific purpose or limited duration. Often these SPE, serve as intermediary organizations. In substance, the activities of the SPE are being conducted on behalf of Arauco according to its specific

 

 

 

 

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business needs so that it obtains benefits from the SPE’s operation. An SPE shall be consolidated when the substance of the relationship between the consolidated entity and the SPE indicates that it is controlled by that entity.

All intercompany transactions and unrealized gains and losses from subsidiaries and special purpose entities have been fully eliminated from consolidation and non-controlling interests is presented in the consolidated statement of financial position within equity, separately from the equity of the owners of the parent.

The consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 include the assets, liabilities, income and expenses of the subsidiaries shown in Note 13 and those of the Fondo de Inversión Bío Bío, and its subsidiary Forestal Río Grande S.A., both of which are Special Purpose Entities.

Certain consolidated subsidiaries have Brazilian Real and Chilean Pesos as, their functional currencies. For consolidation purposes, the financial statements of those subsidiaries have been prepared in accordance with IFRS and translated into the presentation currency as indicated in Note 1 e) (ii).

Accounting policies for subsidiaries are adjusted if necessary to ensure consistency with the accounting policies applied by Arauco.

 

d) Segments

Arauco has defined its operating segments according to its business areas, based on the products and services sold to its customers. This definition 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 Operating Decision Maker (CODM) is the Chief Executive Officer who is responsible for making these decisions and it is supported by the Corporate Managing Directors of each segment.

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

 

   

Pulp

 

   

Panels

 

   

Sawn Timber

 

   

Forestry

Refer to Note 24 for detailed financial information by operating segment.

 

e) Functional currency

(i) Functional currency

All items in the financial statements of Arauco and each of its subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled entities are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which each entity operates (the functional currency). The consolidated financial statements are presented in U.S. dollars, which is Arauco’s functional and presentation currency.

 

 

 

 

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(ii) Translation to the presentation currency of Arauco

For the purposes of presenting consolidated financial statements, the assets and liabilities of Arauco’s foreign operations are translation into U.S. dollars using exchange rates prevailing at the end of each reporting period. Income and expense items are translated at the average exchange rates for the period, unless exchange rates fluctuate significantly during that period, in which case the exchange rates at the dates of the transactions are used. Exchange differences arising, if any, are recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity.

On the disposal of a foreign operation, all of the exchange differences accumulated in equity in respect of that operation attributable to the owners of the parent are reclassified to profit or loss. In addition, in relation to a partial disposal of a subsidiary that does not result in Arauco losing control over the subsidiary, the proportionate share of accumulated exchange differences are re-attributed to non-controlling interests and are not recognized in profit or loss. For partial disposals of associates or jointly controlled entities that do not result in Arauco losing significant influence or joint control, the proportionate share of the accumulated exchange differences is reclassified to profit or loss.

Goodwill and fair value adjustments on identifiable assets and liabilities acquired arising on the acquisition of a foreign operation are treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign operation and translated at the exchange rate prevailing at the end of each reporting period. Exchange difference arising are recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity.

(iii) Foreign Currency Transactions

Transactions in foreign currencies are recognized at the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At the end of each reporting period, monetary items denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing at that date. Non-monetary items carried at fair value that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing at the date when the fair value was determined. Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are not retranslated.

Exchange differences on monetary items are recognized in profit or loss in the periods in which they arise except for exchange differences on transactions entered into in order to hedge certain foreign currency risks.

 

f) Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash-in-hand, deposits held on demand at banks and other short term highly liquid investments with an original maturity of less than three months and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

 

 

 

 

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g) Financial Instruments

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

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

Derivatives are also classified as held for trading unless they are designated and effective as hedging instruments. Assets in this category are classified as current assets and the obligation for these instruments is presented under other financial liabilities within the statement of financial position.

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

The financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value through profit or loss are initially recognized at fair value and transaction costs are expensed in the statement of income. They are subsequently measured at fair value with any gains or losses from changes in fair value recognized in profit or loss.

Interest Rate and Currency Swaps: Swaps are measured using the discounted cash flow method at a discount rate consistent with the risk of the operation.

Foreign Exchange Forwards: These instruments are initially recognized at fair value at the date on which the contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured at fair value. Forwards are recognized as assets when fair value is positive and, as liabilities when fair value is negative.

The fair value of foreign exchange forward contracts is calculated by reference to current forward exchange rates for contracts with similar maturities.

The fair value of interest rate forward contracts is calculated by reference to the difference of the existing interest rates between the interest rate contractually agreed and the market interest rate at the end of each reporting period.

Mutual Funds: They are highly liquid instruments that are sold in the short term and are carried at their net asset value at the end of each period.

(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. Loans and receivables are classified as current assets, except for those with maturities more than 12 months after the reporting period, which are classified as non-current assets. Loans and receivables include trade and other receivables.

Loans and receivables are initially recognized at fair value and subsequently are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method, less any impairment.

 

 

 

 

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Repurchase Agreements: These are recognized at their initial investment cost plus accrued interest at the end of each reporting period. These contracts have maturities of less than 30 days.

(iii) Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost

Bank borrowings, debt issued (bonds) and financial liabilities of a similar nature are initially recognized at fair value. Transactions costs are included in the carrying amount of the liabilities and are amortized over the lives of the liabilities using the effective interest rate method).

In subsequent periods, they are measured at amortized cost and any difference between the proceeds (net of transaction costs) received, and the redemption value is recognized in profit or loss statement over the life of the debt using the effective interest rate method.

Financial liabilities are classified as current liabilities unless the Company has an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting period.

The fair value of bank borrowings is determined using discounted cash flow techniques using rates consistent with the risk associated with bank borrowings of similar nature, while bonds are measured at their quoted market price.

(iv) Trade and other payables

These instruments are initially recognized at fair value and subsequently are measured 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 hedging instruments in cash flow hedges is recognized in other comprehensive income. The gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion is recognized immediately in the statement of income within other income or other expenses, respectively.

When a hedging instrument expires or is settled, or when it ceases to qualify for hedge accounting, any cumulative gain or loss recognized in equity remains in equity until the forecasted transaction occurs, when the transaction occurs it is reclassified to profit or loss. When a forecasted transaction is no longer expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss recognized in equity is immediately reclassified to profit or loss.

The fair value of hedging instruments are measured using internal model including discounted cash flow techniques that use a discount rate consistent with the operational risk using internal valuation methodology and market information from providers of recognized reputation.

 

h) Inventories

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

 

 

 

 

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The cost of finished goods and products in process includes the cost of raw materials, direct labor, other direct costs and general overhead 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 production costs of a product exceeding its net realizable value, the inventories are write-down to its net realizable value. This write-down also includes obsolescence amounts resulting from slow moving inventories and technical obsolescence.

Spare parts that will be consumed in a period of less than twelve months, are presented in inventories and recognized as an expense when they are consumed.

 

i) Non-current assets held for sale

Non-current assets held for sale are measured at the lower of their previous carrying value and fair value less costs to sell. Assets are classified as held for sale when their carrying value will be recovered principally through a sale transaction that is highly probable and the non-current asset is available for immediate sale in its present condition. Management must be committed to a plan to sell the asset, and an active program to locate a buyer and complete the plan must have been initiated. In addition, the sale should be expected to qualify for recognition as a completed sale within one year from the date of classification, except for the existence of events or circumstances (beyond the entity’s control) that may extend the period to complete the sale beyond one year.

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

 

j) Business Combinations

Arauco applies the acquisition method to account for a business combination. This method, requires to identify the acquirer, determine the acquisition date, recognize and measure the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed and any non-controlling interest in the acquiree; and recognize and measure goodwill or a gain from a bargain purchase. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed and any contingent liabilities in a business combination are initially measured at fair value at the acquisition date.

Goodwill is measured as the excess of the sum of the consideration transferred, the amount of any non-controlling interests in the acquiree, and the fair value of the acquirer’s previously held equity interest in the acquiree (if any) over the net of the acquisition-date amounts of the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. If the total of consideration transferred, non-controlling interest recognized and previously held interest measured is less than the fair value of the net assets of the subsidiary acquired in the case of a bargain purchase, the difference is recognized directly in the income statement.

 

 

 

 

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December 31, 2012

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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 irrespective of whether other assets or liabilities of the acquire are allocated to those units or groups of units.

Acquisition-related costs are accounted for as expenses when they are incurred, except for costs to issue debt or equity securities which are recognized in accordance with IAS 32 and IAS 39.

Non-controlling interests that are present ownership interests and entitle their holders to a proportionate share of the entity’s net assets in the event of liquidation may be initially measured either at fair value or at the present ownership instruments’ proportionate share in the recognized amounts of the acquire’s identifiable net assets. The choice is made on a transaction-by-transaction basis.

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.

If the initial accounting for a business combination is not completed by the end of the reporting period in which the combination occurs, Arauco reports provisional amounts for the items for which the accounting is incomplete. During the measurement period (no more than one year), these provisional amounts are retrospectively adjusted , or additional assets or liabilities are recognized to reflect new information about facts and circumstances that existed at the acquisition date, if known, would have affected the amounts recognized at that date.

 

k) Investments in associates and joint ventures

Associates are entities over which Arauco exercises significant influence, generally when it holds between 20% and 50% of the voting rights, but not control.

Joint venture is defined as an entity over which there is joint control, which exists only when the decisions about strategic of activities, both financial and operational, require the unanimous consent of the parties sharing control.

Investments in associates and joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method and are initially recognized at cost. Their carrying amount is increased or decreased to recognize Arauco’s share of the profit or loss and other comprehensive income (exchange differences on translation to the reporting currency) of the associate or joint venture. Dividends received are recognized by deducting the carrying amount of the investment. Arauco’s investment in associates includes goodwill (net of any accumulated impairment loss).

If the total of consideration transferred, non-controlling interest recognized and previously held interest measured is less than the fair value of the net assets of the subsidiary acquired in the case of a bargain purchase, the difference is recognized directly in the income statement.

 

 

 

 

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These investments are presented in the consolidated statement of financial position in the line item “Investments accounted for using equity method”.

If Arauco’s share of losses of an associate or joint venture equals or exceeds its interest in the associate or joint venture, Arauco discontinues recognizing its share of further losses. After Arauco’s carrying value in the investee is reduced to zero, additional losses are provided for, and a liability is recognized, only to the extent that Arauco has incurred legal or constructive obligations or made payments on behalf of the associate or joint venture. If the associate or joint venture subsequently reports profits, Arauco resumes recognizing its share of those profits only after its share of the profits equals the share of losses not recognized.

 

l) Intangible assets

After initial recognition, intangible assets are with finite useful lives carried at cost less any accumulated amortization and impairment losses.

Amortization of an intangible asset with a finite useful life is allocated on a systematic basis over the asset’s useful life. Amortization begins when the asset is available for use, i.e. when it is in the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management

(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) Water Rights, Easements and Other Rights

This item includes water-rights, easements and other acquired rights recognized at historical cost which have indefinite useful lives as there is no foreseeable limit to the period over which these assets are expected to generate net cash inflows. These rights are not amortized , but are tested for impairment at least annually, or when there is any indication that the assets might be impaired.

m) Goodwill

Goodwill is measured as the excess of the sum of the consideration transferred, the amount of any non-controlling interests in the acquiree, and the fair value of the acquirer’s previously held equity interest in the acquiree (if any) over the net of the acquisition-date amounts of the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. Goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment on annual basis.

Goodwill recognized for the acquisition of the subsidiary Arauco do Brasil S.A. whose functional currency is the Brazilian real, is translated into U.S. dollars at the closing exchange rate. At the date of these financial statements, the only change in the carrying amount of goodwill is related to the net exchange rate differences on translation.

n) Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. The cost includes expenditures that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the assets.

 

 

 

 

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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 Arauco and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. The carrying amount of the replaced part is derecognized from property, plant and equipment. All other repairs and maintenance costs are expensed in the period in which they are incurred.

Arauco capitalizes borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets as part of the cost of those assets, until the assets are ready for their intended use (see Note 12).

Depreciation is calculated by components using the straight-line method.

The useful lives of the items of property, plant and equipment is estimated according to the expected use of the assets.

The residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at the end of each reporting period.

o) Leases

Leases of assets in which Arauco substantially holds all the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as finance leases. Finance leases are initially recognized at the lower of the fair value at the inception of the lease of the leased property and the present value of the minimum lease payments.

When assets are leased under a finance lease, the present value of lease payments are recognized as financial account receivables. Finance income, which is the difference between the gross receivable and the present value of such amount, is recognized as the interest rate of return.

Leases in which substantially all 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 recognized as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

p) Biological Assets

IAS 41 requires that biological assets, such as standing trees, are measured at fair value in the statement of financial position. Plantations forestry are accounted for at fair value less costs to sell, based on the presumption that fair values of these assets can be measured reliably.

The measurement of plantations forestry is based on discounted cash flow models whereby the fair value of the biological assets is determined using estimated future cash flows from continuing operations calculated using our sustainable forest management plans and including the estimated growth of the forests. This valuation is performed on the basis of each identifiable farm block and for each type of tree.

 

 

 

 

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The measurement of new plantations forestry made during the current year, is made at cost, which corresponds to the fair value at that date. After twelve months, the valuation methodology used is that explained in the preceding paragraph.

Biological assets shown as current assets correspond to those plantations forestry that will be harvested in the short term.

Biological growth and changes in fair value of plantations forestry are recognized in line item other income included in profit from operating activities in the statement of income.

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

q) Income taxes and Deferred taxes

The tax liabilities are recognized in the financial statements based on the determination of taxable income for the year and calculated using the tax rates in force in the countries where Arauco operates.

Deferred income tax is recognized using the balance sheet 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 or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period and that are expected to apply when the related deferred tax asset is realized or the deferred income tax liability is settled.

The goodwill arising on business combinations not give rise to deferred tax.

The deferred tax assets are generally recognized for all deductible temporary differences to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which those deductible temporary differences can be utilized.

r) Provisions

Provisions are recognized when the Company has a present obligation, legal or constructive, as a result of past events; it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation; and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. The amount recognized as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the end of the reporting period.

s) Revenue recognition

Revenues are recognized when Arauco has transferred the risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer and Arauco retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold. This means that generally revenues are recorded upon delivery of goods to customers in accordance with the agreed terms of delivery.

 

 

 

 

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(i) Revenue recognition from the Sale of Goods

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognized when Arauco has transferred to the buyer the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods, when the amount of revenue can be reliably measured, when Arauco does not retain any managerial involvement over the goods sold and when it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to Arauco and the costs incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

Sales are recognized in terms of the price agreed to in the sales contract, less any volume discounts and estimated product returns 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 from sales are collected within a short period, which is in line with market practices.

(ii) Revenue recognition from Rendering of Services

When the outcome of a transaction involving the rendering of services can be estimated reliably revenue associated with the transaction is recognized by reference to the stage of completion of the transaction at the date of the reporting period, and when it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the Arauco.

Arauco, mainly provides power supply which are traded in the spot market of the Sistema Interconectado Central (Interconnected Central System). According to current regulations, the prices on that market called “Marginal Costs” are calculated by the Centro de Despacho Económico de Carga del Sistema Interconectado Central (CDEC – SIC) (Load Economical Dispatch Center of the Interconnected Central System) and are generally recognized in the period in which the services are rendered.

Electrical power is generated as a by-product of the pulp process and is a complementary business to it, which is firstly supplied to the group’s subsidiaries and any surplus is sold to the interconnected central system.

Arauco provides other non-core services such as port services and pest control whose revenues are derived from fixed price service contracts, generally recognized during the period of the service contract on a straight-line basis over the term of the contract.

Revenues from operating segments mentioned in Note 24 are measured in accordance with the policies indicated in the preceding paragraphs.

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

t) Minimum dividend

Article No. 79 of the Chilean Corporations Law states that, unless otherwise unanimously agreed by the shareholders, corporations must distributed annually at least 30% of net income for the current year as cash dividend to shareholders determined in proportion to their shares or in the proportion established in the by-laws for preferred shares, if any, except where necessary to absorb accumulated losses from prior years.

 

 

 

 

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The General Shareholders’ Meeting of Arauco agreed to distribute annual dividends at 40% of net distributable income, including an interim dividend to be distributed at year end. Dividends payable are recognized as a liability in the financial statements in the period when they are declared and approved by the Arauco’s shareholders or when arises the corresponding present obligation based on existing legislation or distribution policies established by the Shareholders’ Meeting.

The interim and final dividends are recorded in equity upon their approval by the Company’s Board of Directors and the shareholders.

Dividends payable are presented in the line item “other current non financial liabilities”.

Dividends paid are not deductible for income tax purposes.

u) Impairment

Non-financial Assets

The recoverable amount of property, plant and equipment and other assets with finite useful lives are measured whenever there is any indication that the assets have suffered an impairment loss. Among the indications to consider as evidence of impairment are significant declines in the assets’ market value, significant adverse changes in the technological environment, obsolescence or physical damages of assets and changes in the manner in which the asset is used or expected to be used). Arauco evaluates at the end of each reporting period whether there is any evidence of the indications above mentioned.

For this evaluation, assets are grouped at the lowest level of group of assets that generates cash flows independently.

Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful life are tested annually for impairment or whenever circumstances indicate it. The recoverable amount of an intangible asset is the higher of its fair value less costs of disposal and its value in use. An impairment loss is recognized whenever the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount.

A cash-generating unit to which goodwill has been allocated is tested for impairment annually, or more frequently when there is an indication that the unit may be impaired. If the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit is less than its carrying amount, the impairment loss is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the unit and then to the other assets of the unit pro rata based on the carrying amount of each asset in the unit. Any impairment loss for goodwill is recognized directly in profit or loss. An impairment loss recognized for goodwill is not reversed in subsequent periods.

A previously recognized impairment loss is reversed if, and only if, there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the asset’s recoverable amount since the last impairment loss was recognized. Impairment losses are reversed so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset in prior years. An impairment loss recognized for goodwill is not reversed in subsequent periods.

For the purposes of assessing impairment losses, assets are grouped at the lowest level for which there is identifiable cash flows separately for each cash-generating unit. Non-financial

 

 

 

 

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assets, other than goodwill, which had suffered an impairment loss, are reviewed at the end of each reporting period whether there is any indication that an impairment loss previously recognized may no longer exists or have decreased.

“Cash-generating units” are the smallest identifiable groups of those cash inflows that are largely independent of the cash inflow from other assets or groups of assets.

Goodwill is allocated to cash-generating units for impairment testing purposes. The allocation is made between cash-generating units or groups of cash generating units expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination.

Financial Assets

At the end of each reporting period, an evaluation is performed in order to identify whether there is any objective evidence that a financial asset or a group of financial assets may have been impaired. Financial assets are impaired only when there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of a financial asset, the estimated future cash flows of the financial asset have been affected. Impairment losses are recognized in the consolidated statement of income.

The allowance for doubtful accounts is established when there is objective evidence that Arauco will not receive payments under the original sale terms. Allowance is made when the customer 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 the receivable in a reasonable time.

The allowance for doubtful accounts is measured as the difference between the carrying amount of receivables and the present value of estimated future cash flows. The carrying amount of the receivable is reduced through the use of the allowance. If the impairment loss decreases in later periods, it is reversed either directly or by adjusting the provision for doubtful accounts, with effect in profit or loss.

v) Employee Benefits

Arauco has severance payment obligations arising from voluntary termination of employment. These are paid to certain employees that have been employed by the company for more than five years in accordance with conditions established within collective or individual employment 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. These obligations are considered a defined benefit plan.

The main factors considered for calculating the actuarial value of severance payments obligation 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 profit or loss in the year they are incurred.

These obligations are treated as post-employment benefits.

 

 

 

 

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w) Employee Vacations

Arauco recognizes the expense for employee vacation according to labor legislation in each country on an accrual basis.

This obligation is presented in the line item “Trade and Other payables” in the consolidated statement of financial position.

x) Recent accounting pronouncements

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

 

Amendments and

improvements

  

Contents

 

Mandatory application

for annual periods

beginning on or after

IAS 12   

Income taxes

 

This amendment, issued in December 2010, provides an exception to the general principles of IAS 12 for investment property that is measured using the fair value model in accordance with 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. The amendment incorporates the presumption that investment property measured at fair value will be recovered entirely through sale for the purposes of measuring deferred taxes unless the presumption is rebutted. Early adoption is permitted.

  January 1, 2012
IFRS 7    Disclosures of Financial Instruments Issued in October 2010, increases the disclosure requirements for transactions involving transfers of financial assets.   July 1, 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 1, 2011

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

 

New Standards and

interpretations

  

Content

 

Mandatory application

for annual periods

beginning on or after

IAS 19 revised   

Employee Benefits

 

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 disclosures of all employee benefits.

  January 1, 2013

 

 

 

 

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IAS 27 revised   

Separate Financial Statements

 

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

  January 1, 2013
IFRS 9   

Financial Instruments

 

Issued in December 2009, amending the classification and measurement of financial assets.

 

In November 2010 it was also amended to include treatment and classification of liabilities. Early adoption is permitted.

  January 1, 2015
IFRS 10   

Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Issued in May 2011, replaces 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 1, 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 option of proportional consolidation of joint control entities. Early adoption is permitted in conjunction with IFRS 10, 12 and IFRS amendments to IAS 27 and 28.

  January 1, 2013
IFRS 12   

Disclosure of interests in other entities

 

Issued in May 2011, applies to those entities that have interest in subsidiaries, joint arrangements, associates or unconsolidated structured entities. Early adoption is permitted in conjunction with IFRS 10, 11 and IFRS amendments to IAS 27 and 28.

  January 1, 2013
IFRS 13   

Fair Value Measurement

 

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

  January 1, 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, this interpretation requires mining entities presenting IFRS financial statements to write down the existing assets recognized as “Stripping Costs” against retained earnings when they cannot be attributed to an identifiable component of a mine.   January 1, 2013

 

 

 

 

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Amendments and

improvements

  

Contents

 

Mandatory application

for annual periods

beginning on or

IAS 28 revised   

Investments in associates and joint ventures

 

Issued in May 2011, sets out 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 1, 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 profit or loss in subsequent periods. Early adoption is permitted.

  July 1, 2012
IAS 32   

Offsetting of financial assets and liabilities

 

The amendments clarify the requirements for offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities in order to eliminate inconsistencies in the implementation of the current offsetting criteria in IAS 32. The Standard is applicable for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2014 and early adoption is permitted.

  January 1, 2014
IFRS 7   

Financial Instruments

 

Disclosures and amendments to disclosures about netting of assets and liabilities.

  January 1, 2013

Guidelines for transition

Amendments to IFRS 10, IFRS 11 and IFRS 12

   Consolidated Financial Statements, Joint Arrangements and Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities.   January 1, 2013
Amendments to IFRS 12, IFRS 10, IAS 27    Investment Entities Consolidated Financial Statements, Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities and Separate Financial Statements.   January 1, 2014

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

 

 

 

 

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NOTE 2. DISCLOSURE OF OTHER INFORMATION

 

a) Disclosure of Information on Issued Capital

The issued capital authorized, subscribed and fully paid of Arauco for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 is ThU.S.$353,176 which is composed of 113,152,446 ordinary shares of a single series.

 

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
Number of Shares Issued and Fully Paid by Type of Capital in Ordinary Shares    113,152,446

 

b) Dividends paid

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 equity.

The final dividend paid each year corresponds to the difference between the 40% of prior year net income distributable and the amount of interim dividend paid at the end of the immediately preceding fiscal year.

The provision of minimum dividend corresponding to the year 2012 of ThU.S.$64,340 (ThU.S.$249,565 as of December 31, 2011) is presented in the consolidated statement of changes in equity.

The line item “Dividends paid” within the net cash flows from financing activities in the statement of cash flows for ThU.S.$196,816 as of December 31, 2012, (ThU.S.$291,512 as of December 31, 2011) of which ThU.S.$178,889 (ThU.S.$270,767 as of December 31, 2011) correspond to dividends paid to the Parent Company.

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

 

Detail of Dividend Paid, Ordinary Shares   
Dividend Paid    Interim Dividend
Type of Shares for which there is a Dividend Paid    Ordinary Shares
Date of Dividend Paid    12-12-2012
Amount of Dividend    ThU.S.$ 17,321
Number of Shares for which Dividends are Paid    113,152,446
Dividend per Share    U.S.$0,15308

 

 

 

 

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Detail of Dividend Paid, Ordinary Shares   
Dividend Paid    Final Dividend
Type of Shares for which there is a Dividend Paid    Ordinary Shares
Date of Dividend Paid    05-09-2012
Amount of Dividend    ThU.S.$161,568
Number of Shares for which Dividends are Paid    113,152,446
Dividend per Share    U.S.$ 1.42788
Detail of Dividend Paid, Ordinary Shares   
Dividend Paid    Interim Dividend
Type of Shares for which there is a Dividend Paid    Ordinary Shares
Date of Dividend Paid    12-13-2011
Amount of Dividend    ThU.S.$87,997
Number of Shares for which Dividends are Paid    113,152,446
Dividend per Share    U.S.$0,77768
Detail of Dividend Paid, Ordinary Shares   
Dividend Paid    Final Dividend
Type of Shares for which there is a Dividend Paid    Ordinary Shares
Date of Dividend Paid    05-10-2011
Amount of Dividend    ThU.S.$182,770
Number of Shares for which Dividends are Paid    113,152,446
Dividend per Share    U.S.$ 1.61525

 

c) Disclosure of Information on Reserves

Other Reserves

Other reserves consist of reserves of exchange differences on translation, reserves of cash flow hedges and other reserves.

Arauco does not have any restrictions associated with these reserves.

Reserves of exchange differences on translation

Correspond to exchange differences relating to the translation of the results and net assets of Arauco’s subsidiaries whose functional currency is other than Arauco’s presentation currency.

Reserves of cash flow hedges

Correspond to the cumulative effective portion of gains or losses arising on changes in fair value of hedging instruments entered into for cash flow hedges.

Other reserves

This mainly corresponds to the share of other comprehensive income of investment in associates and joint ventures.

 

 

 

 

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d) Disclosures of other Information

The table below sets forth other income, other expenses, finance income, finance costs and share of profit (loss) of associates and joint venture for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011:

 

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

Classes of Other Income by activity

    

Other Operating Income, Total

     390,506        475,014   

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

     231,763        229,889   

Net income from insurance compensation

     89,022        —     

Revenue from export promotion

     3,379        5,545   

Insurance compensation, net of earthquake related losses (*)

     —          193,986   

Leases received

     2,339        4,124   

Gain on sales of assets

     29,191        9,046   

Other operating results (sale materials and waste, rent of easements, income tax recovery

     34,812        32,424   

Classes of Other Expenses by activity

    

Total of other expenses by activity

     (80,401     (90,313

Depreciations

     (907     (1,176

Contingent provision

     (2,487     (4,973

Impairment provision properties, plants and equipment and others

     (2,255     (7,631

Plants stopped operating expenses

     (7,007     (14,362

Expenses projects

     (10,667     (16,867

Loss of assets

     (4,253     (2,447

Loss of forest due to fires

     (3,387     (16,503

Other Taxes

     (5,693     (5,209

Research and development expenses

     (2,229     (3,446

Compensation and eviction

     (8,105     (1,238

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

     (33,411     (16,461

Classes of financing income

    

Financing income, total

     17,778        24,589   

Financial income from mutual funds - deposits

     7,493        12,262   

Financial income resulting from swap - forward

     4,465        8,219   

Other financial income

     5,820        4,108   

Classes of financing costs

    

Financing costs, Total

     (233,702     (396,812

Interest expense, Loans banks

     (17,471     (8,919

Interest expense, Bonds

     (155,988     (164,790

Interest expense, financial instruments

     (16,546     (6,564

Interest expense, debt refinancing

     (22,119     —     

Other financial costs

     (21,578     (16,083

Classes of Participation in Income (Loss) of associates and joint ventures accounted for using the Equity Method

    

Total

     14,253        (11,897

Investments in associates

     17,947        (1,012

Joint ventures

     (3,694     (10,885

 

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

 

 

 

 

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December 31, 2012

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

 

 

The tables below set forth cost of sales, distribution costs and administrative expenses in the financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011:

 

     2012      2011  

Cost of sales

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Timber

     719,408         639,574   

Forestry labor costs

     583,038         588,779   

Depreciation

     236,671         216,967   

Maintenance costs

     220,520         211,652   

Chemical costs

     381,152         334,549   

Sawmill Services

     175,729         170,861   

Others Raw Materials

     249,219         223,749   

Indirect costs

     163,499         96,278   

Energy and fuel

     137,857         159,912   

Cost of electricity

     85,063         60,705   

Wage and salaries

     196,362         179,429   

Total

     3,148,518         2,882,455   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     2012     2011  

Distribution cost

   ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$  

Selling costs

     29,225        39,321   

Commissions

     14,604        14,752   

Insurance

     5,363        4,406   

Provision for doubtful accounts receivable

     (1,710     7,024   

Other selling costs

     10,968        13,139   

Shipping and freight costs

     422,621        438,307   

Port services (*)

     24,968        28,309   

Freights

     347,735        391,813   

Other shipping and freight costs

     49,918        18,185   

Total

     451,846        477,628   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(*) At December 31, 2011 includes revise of ThUS $ 27,499 (See Note 5)

 

     2012      2011  

Administrative expenses

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Wage and salaries

     191,033         156,961   

Marketing, advertising, promotion and publications expenses

     9,149         7,699   

Insurance

     34,008         20,108   

Depreciation and amortization

     11,788         10,614   

Computer services

     11,463         15,737   

Lease rentals (offices, warehouses and machinery)

     17,845         14,383   

Auditor’s fees

     4,314         4,729   

Donations, contributions, scholarships

     14,786         13,603   

Fees (legal and technical advisories)

     46,924         63,923   

Property taxes, patents and municipality rights

     17,670         18,096   

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

     115,045         89,668   

Total

     474,025         415,521   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Expenses for

  

Note

   2012
ThU.S.$
     2011
ThU.S.$
 

Depreciations

   7      249,602         228,839   

Employee benefits

   10      434,205         341,260   

Amortization

   19      2,779         1,897   

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

NOTE 3. INVENTORIES

 

     12-31-2012      12-31-2011  

Components of Inventory

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Raw materials

     90,466         90,587   

Production supplies

     82,248         74,658   

Products in progress

     78,981         58,594   

Finished goods

     435,546         446,289   

Spare Parts

     128,541         123,071   

Other inventories

     —           1,905   

Total Inventories

     815,782         795,104   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Inventories recognized as cost of sales during the year ended December 31, 2012 were ThU.S.$3,134,897 and ThU.S.$2,894,250 for the year ended December 31, 2011.

In order to recognize inventories at net realizable value, at December 31, 2012, a reversal of an obsolescence allowance was recorded in the amount of ThU.S.$4,749 (the provision increased by ThU.S.$2,957 as of December 31, 2011), and an increased provision was recorded in both years for damaged inventory, ThU.S.$20,834 and ThU.S.$313 as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively as result of the fire occurred in January 2012 affecting a panels plant in Complejo Forestal e Industrial Nueva Aldea.

The allowance of obsolescence is calculated based on the conditions of sale of products and age of inventory (inventory turnover).

No inventories have been pledged as security for liabilities at the end of each reporting period.

Agricultural Products

Agricultural Products are mainly forestry products that are intended for sale in the normal course of our operations and are measured at fair value less costs to sell at the point of harvest at the end of each reporting period Agricultural products are classified as raw materials within the line item inventories.

 

 

 

 

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December 31, 2012

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

 

 

NOTE 4. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, bank checking account balances, time deposits, repurchase agreements and mutual funds. They are short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

The investment objective of time deposits and repurchase agreements is to maximize in the short-term the amounts of cash surpluses. These instruments are permitted under Arauco’s Investment Policy, which allows investing in fixed income securities. These instruments have a maturity of less than three months from the date of acquisition.

Arauco invests in local and international mutual funds in order to maximize the returns of cash surpluses denominated in Chilean Pesos or in foreign currencies such as U.S. Dollars or Euros. These instruments are permitted under Arauco’s Investment Policy.

As of the date of these consolidated financial statements, there are no amounts of cash and cash equivalents with restrictions on use.

 

     12-31-2012      12-31-2011  

Components of Cash and Cash Equivalents

   ThU.S.$      MUS$  

Cash on hand

     543         527   

Bank checking account balances

     62,816         31,097   

Time deposits

     151,799         128,526   

Mutual funds

     180,558         155,751   

Total

     395,716         315,901   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

NOTE 5. ACCOUNTING POLICIES, CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND ERRORS

Changes in Accounting Policies

The accounting policies have been developed in accordance with the effective IFRS as of December 31, 2012 and have been consistently applied to all periods presented in these consolidated financial statements.

Changes in Estimates and Accounting Policies

The financial statements as of December 31, 2012 do not show changes in accounting policies compared to the last year.

Errors

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

 

  a) The recognition of certain lease contracts as finance leases that were previously accounted for as operating, as a result, the line items “property, plant and equipment” and “other non-current liabilities” increase of ThU.S.$69,806 as of December 31, 2011 (ThU.S.$38,874 as of January 1, 2011).

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

For purposes of Income statements, this item operation was initially classified as rental expense within cost of sales, and is now classified as depreciation expense within cost of sales situation that does not modify the presentation on purpose of increase of Property, plant and equipment. This revision had no impact on the statement of cash flows.

 

  b) The presentation of hedging derivative contracts were recorded net of derivative asset and derivative liability, involved an increase of ThU.S.$24,650 as of December 31, 2011 in the line items Other non-current financial assets and other non-current liabilities. As of January 1, 2011, the Group did not enter into any hedging derivative contracts, thus no reclassification was required.

The effects of the corrections are not material, and over the total assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2011 and January 1, 2011, were as follows:

 

     Previously reported                
     balances      Adjustment      As revised  
     to 12-31-2011      filing      to 12-31-2011  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      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.$
     Adjustment
filing
ThU.S.$
     As revised
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 error corrections had neither effect in profit or loss nor in equity.

 

  c) A revision was also in the presentation of port services from Cost of sales to Distribution costs in the amount of ThU.S.$ 27,499 at December 31, 2011 (ThU.S.$ 21,745 at January 1, 2011).

The above effects are not significant and do not alter the profit or loss.

NOTE 6. TAXES

The tax rates applicable in the countries in which Arauco operates are 20% in Chile, 35% in Argentina, 34% in Brazil and 34% in United States (federal tax).

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 under the law was the temporary increase in tax rates to 20% and 18.5% during fiscal years 2011 and 2012, respectively, to ease back to a tax rate of 17% in fiscal year 2013.

On September 27, 2012, Law N° 20,630 was enacted in Chile, and among other changes, it increases the tax rate to a permanent 20%, effective beginning on tax year 2012. The change in the tax rate in 2012 affected the measurement of the tax consequences of temporary differences that are expected to reverse in the corresponding tax years.

 

 

 

 

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December 31, 2012

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

 

 

The effect on the results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2012 due to the change in tax rate was an expense of ThU.S.$128,981, which was mainly the result of the expected reversal of temporary differences associated with property, plant, equipment and biological assets.

Deferred Tax Assets

The following table sets forth the deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2012 and 2011:

 

Deferred Tax Assets

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

Deferred tax Assets relating to Provisions

     4,752         7,878   

Deferred tax Assets relating to accrued liabilities

     6,385         4,766   

Deferred tax Assets relating to Post-Employment benefits

     9,341         6,625   

Deferred tax Assets relating to Property, Plant and equipment

     10,822         11,545   

Deferred tax Assets relating to Financial Instruments

     297         789   

Deferred tax Assets relating to tax losses carryforwards

     90,327         71,870   

Deferred tax assets relating to biological assets

     2,636         5,244   

Deferred tax assets relating to inventories

     9,142         3,543   

Deferred tax assets relating to provisions for income

     4,477         4,064   

Deferred tax assets relating to provision for doubful accounts

     3,602         4,458   

Deferred tax assets relating to other deductible temporary differences

     19,958         15,108   

Total deferred tax assets

     161,739         135,890   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2012, certain of Arauco’s subsidiaries have carryforwards tax losses of ThU.S.$ 342,044 (ThU.S.$ 343,311 as of December 31, 2011) which are mainly generated due to operational and financial losses. Arauco believes that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available in the subsidiaries against which the unused tax losses will be utilized.

Deferred Tax Liabilities

The following table sets for the deferred tax liabilities as of December 31, 2012 and 2011:

 

Deferred Tax Liabilities

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

Deferred tax liabilities relating to property, Plant and equipment

     736,530         747,450   

Deferred tax liabilities relating to financial instruments

     14,218         3,723   

Deferred tax liabilities relating to biological assets

     531,801         426,250   

Deferred tax liabilities relating to inventory

     16,517         14,509   

Deferred tax liabilities due to prepaid expenses

     55,294         41,487   

Deferred tax liabilities relating to other taxable temporary differences

     41,294         22,814   

Total deferred tax liabilities

     1,395,654         1,256,233   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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December 31, 2012

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

 

 

The effect of changes in deferred tax liabilities related to cash flow hedges corresponds to a credit of ThU.S.$4,823 as of December 31, 2012 (credit of ThU.S.$932 as of December 31, 2011), which is presented deducting the reserve of cash flow hedges in the statement of changes in equity.

The deferred tax assets and liabilities expected to be recovered and settled in less than twelve months amounts to ThU.S.$23,638 and ThU.S.$126,410, respectively.

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

Temporary Differences

The following tables summarize the deductible and taxable temporary differences:

 

     12-31-2012      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

     71,412            64,020      

Deferred Tax Assets - Tax losses

     90,327            71,870      

Deferred Tax Liabilities

        1,395,654            1,256,233   

Total

     161,739         1,395,654         135,890         1,256,233   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Detail of Temporary Difference Income and Loss Amounts

   2012
ThU.S.$
    2011
ThU.S.$
 

Deferred Tax Assets

     3,147        (3,455

Deferred Tax Assets - Tax losses

     26,538        29,389   

Deferred Tax Liabilities

     (135,014     60,050   

Total

     (105,329     85,984   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 consists of the following:

 

Income Tax composition

   2012
ThU.S.$
    2011
ThU.S.$
 

Current income tax expense

     (65,631     (242,918

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

     1,804        1,635   

Previous period current tax adjustments

     (1,945     2,316   

Other current tax expenses

     (49     484   

Current Tax Expense, Net

     (65,821     (238,483

Deferred tax income (expense) relating to origination and reversal of temporary differences

     680        45,617   

Deferred tax income (expense) relating to changes in tax rates or new tax rates (*)

     (128,981     10,632   

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

     22,972        29,735   

Total deferred Tax Expense, Net

     (105,329     85,984   

Income Tax Expense, Total

     (171,150     (152,499
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(*) The effect of the change in tax rates resulted in recognizing an expense of ThU.S.$128,981, consisting of ThU.S.$124,597 over beginning balances for deferred taxes and ThU.S.$4,384 over deferred tax originated during the year.

 

 

 

 

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December 31, 2012

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

 

 

The following table sets for the current income tax expense detailed by foreign and domestic companies for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011:

 

     2012
ThU.S.$
    2011
ThU.S.$
 

Foreign current income tax expense

     (8,973     (38,103

Domestic current income tax expense

     (56,848     (200,380

Total current income tax expense

     (65,821     (238,483

Foreign deferred tax expense

     33,545        27,085   

Domestic deferred tax expense

     (138,874     58,899   

Total deferred tax expense

     (105,329     85,984   

Total tax income (expense)

     (171,150     (152,499
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Reconciliation of income tax expense from statutory tax rate to the effective tax rate.

The reconciliation of income tax expense is as follows:

 

Reconciliation of Income tax from Statutory Rate to Effective Tax Rate

   2012
ThU.S.$
    2011
ThU.S.$
 

Tax Expense at applicable tax rate

     (62,324     (154,665

Tax effect of foreign tax rates

     1,247        (7,599

Tax effect of revenues exempt from taxation

     14,414        11,172   

Tax effect of expense mot deductible in determining taxable profit (tax loss)

     (9,745     (19,976

Tax rate effect of tax losses

     612        41   

Tax rate effect from change in tax rate (opening balances)

     (124,597     10,632   

Tax rate effect of adjustments for current tax of prior periods

     (1,945     2,316   

Other tax rate effects

     11,188        5,580   

Total adjustments to tax expense at applicable tax rate

     (108,826     2,166   

Tax expense at effective tax rate

     (171,150     (152,499
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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NOTE 7. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

 

Properties, Plant and Equipment, Net

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

Construction in progress

     487,406        663,971   

Land

     806,840        805,804   

Buildings

     1,649,582        1,459,759   

Plant and equipment (*)

     2,804,865        2,360,229   

Information technology equipment

     26,294        23,740   

Fixtures and fittings

     5,790        6,010   

Motor vehicles

     8,124        10,152   

Other property, plant and equipment

     100,236        64,313   

Total Net

     5,889,137        5,393,978   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Properties, Plant and Equipment, Gross

    

Construction in progress

     487,406        663,971   

Land

     806,840        805,804   

Buildings

     2,923,631        2,616,914   

Plant and equipment

     5,201,709        4,391,652   

Information technology equipment

     61,252        55,772   

Fixtures and fittings

     24,845        23,942   

Motor vehicles

     32,766        34,447   

Other property, plant and equipment

     145,420        87,983   

Total Gross

     9,683,869        8,680,485   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated depreciation and impairment

    

Buildings

     (1,274,049     (1,157,155

Plant and equipment

     (2,396,844     (2,031,423

Information technology equipment

     (34,958     (32,032

Fixtures and fittings

     (19,055     (17,932

Motor vehicles

     (24,642     (24,295

Other property, plant and equipment

     (45,184     (23,670

Total

     (3,794,732     (3,286,507
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(*) At December 31, 2011 includes revise of ThUS $ 69,806 corresponding to lease contracts. (See Note 5)

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

Description of Property, Plant and Equipment Pledged as Security for Liabilities

In October 2006, Forestal Río Grande S.A, a subsidiary of Fondo de Inversión Bío Bío (Arauco’s special purpose entity), executed in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. and Arauco, respectively, first and second degree mortgages, which prohibited the sale of any property owned by Fondo de Inversión Bío Bío in order to secure its obligations.

In September 2007, Forestal Río Grande S.A acquired a real estate in Yungay, located in Chile’s Eighth Region, for which the company executed a first and second degree mortgage in favor of JPMorgan and Arauco, respectively, which prohibited the sale and encumber such property.

 

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

Total property, plant and equipment pledged as security

     16,413         56,279   

The amount of contractual commitments for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 were ThUS$281,893 and ThUS$114,212, respectively, and the amount of expenditures recognized in the carrying amount of property, plant and equipment in the course of its construction as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 were ThUS$424,474 and ThUS$537,398, respectively.

 

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

Amount committed for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment

     281,893         114,212   

 

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

Disbursements for property, plant and equipment under construction

     424,474         537,398   

 

 

 

 

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Movement on Property, Plant and Equipment

The following tables set forth the reconciliation of the carrying amount of property, plant and equipment as of December 31, 2012 and 2011:

 

Movement of Property, Plant and
Equipment

  Construction in
progress
    Land     Buildings     Plant and
equipments
    IT
Equipment
    Fixtures and
fittings
    Motor vehicles     Other
Property, Plant
and Equipment
    TOTAL  
  ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     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

    424,474        5,569        3,850        30,723        593        61        1,693        39,005        505,968   

Acquisitions through business combinations

    2,730        14,648        70,996        314,283        1,477        —          —          2,373        406,507   

Disposals

    (516     (668     5,707        (16,196     (8     (113     (435     (3,535     (15,764

Retirements

    (12,062     (189     (19,979     (49,019     (103     (114     (1,175     (851     (83,492

Depreciation

    —          —          (82,069     (200,022     (3,468     (1,749     (3,020     (528     (290,856

Impairment loss recognized in profit or loss

    —          —          16,963        18,060        (4     (13     —          799        35,805   

Increase (decrease) through net exchange differences

    (16,042     (18,420     (8,953     (17,029     (220     (586     220        (1,979     (63,009

Increase (decrease) through transfers from construction in progress

    (575,149     96        203,308        363,836        4,287        2,294        689        639        —     

Total changes

    (176,565     1,036        189,823        444,636        2,554        (220     (2,028     35,923        495,159   

Closing balance 12-31-2012

    487,406        806,840        1,649,582        2,804,865        26,294        5,790        8,124        100,236        5,889,137   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Movement of Property, Plant and
Equipment

  Construction in
progress
    Land     Buildings     Plant and
equipments
    IT
Equipment
    Fixtures and
fittings
    Motor vehicles     Other
Property, Plant
and Equipment
    TOTAL  
  ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     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 through business combinations

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

Disposals

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

Retirements

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

Depreciation

    —          —          (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   

Impairment loss recognized in profit or loss

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

Increase (decrease) through net exchange differences

    (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

Increase (decrease) through transfers from construction in progress

    (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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December 31, 2012

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

 

 

The depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 is as follows:

 

     2012      2011  

Depreciation for the year

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Cost of sales

     233,951         216,967   

Administrative expenses

     11,729         8,716   

Other expenses

     3,922         3,156   

Total

     249,602         228,839   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The useful lives of property, plant and equipment estimated based on the 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   

Fixtures and fittings

   Useful Life in Years      6         12         10   

Motor vehicles

   Useful Life in Years      6         26         13   

Other property, plant and equipment

   Useful Life in Years      5         27         16   

A significant portion of items of property, plant and equipment do not have significant differences between the fair value and the cost of these assets.

The following table sets forth a sensitivity analysis for depreciation based on changes of 5% in useful lives:

 

Useful life variance

   %  

+5%

     -5.24

-5%

     4.73

Capitalized borrowing costs are detailed in note 12.

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

NOTE 8. LEASES

Arauco acting as lessee

 

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

Property, Plant and Equipment under finance leases

     55,879         69,864   

Plant and equipment (*)

     55,879         69,864   

 

(*) At December 31, 2011 includes revise of ThUS $ 69,806 corresponding to lease contracts. (See Note 5)

The following tables set for reconciliation between the total of future minimum lease payments as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, and their present value:

 

     12-31-2012  
     Gross      Interest      Present Value  

Periods

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

Not later than one year

     20,489         —           20,489   

Later than one year and not later than five years

     35,563         —           35,563   

Later than five years

     —           —           —     

Total

     56,052         —           56,052   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     12-31-2011  
     Gross      Interest      Present Value  

Periods

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

Not later than one year

     47         1         46   

Later than one year and not later than five years

     69,806         —           69,806   

Later than five years

     —           —           —     

Total

     69,853         1         69,852   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Lease obligations are presented in the consolidated statement of financial position in line items “other current financial liabilities” and “Other non-current financial liabilities” depending on their maturities as stated above.

Arauco acting as lessor

The following tables set forth reconciliation between the gross investment in the lease, and the present value of minimum lease payments receivable as of December 31, 2012 and 2011:

 

     12-31-2012  
     Gross      Interest      Present Value  

Periods

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

Not later than one year

     1,642         115         1,527   

Later than one year and not later than five years

     1,437         93         1,344   

Later than five years

     —           —           —     

Total

     3,079         208         2,871   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     12-31-2011  
     Gross      Interest      Present Value  

Periods

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

Not later than one year

     3,510         249         3,261   

Later than one year and not later than five years

     2,766         186         2,580   

Later than five years

     —           —           —     

Total

     6,276         435         5,841   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Finance lease receivables are presented in the consolidated statement of financial position in line items “Trade and other current receivable” and “Trade and other non-current receivable” depending on their maturities stated above.

 

 

 

 

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December 31, 2012

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

 

 

Arauco accounts for its lease contracts as finance leases. These lease contracts are for a term of less than five-year at a market interest rates and leased assets are forestry machinery and equipment. They also include an early termination option, under general and special conditions stipulated in each contract.

There are no contingent rents payable or restrictions imposed by lease arrangements.

NOTE 9. REVENUE

 

     2012      2011  

Classes of revenue

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Revenue from sales of goods

     4,136,451         4,267,914   

Revenue from rendering of services

     143,851         106,581   

Total

     4,280,302         4,374,495   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

NOTE 10. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Classes of Benefits and Expenses by Employee

 

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

Employee expenses

     434,205         341,260   

Wages and salaries

     420,885         329,158   

Severance indemnities

     13,320         12,102   

The main actuarial assumptions used by Arauco in the calculation of the severance indemnities obligation as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 are:

 

Discount rate

   3.50%

Inflation

   3.00%

Mortality rate

   RV-2009

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

The following tables set forth the balances and the reconciliation of the present value of severance indemnities obligation as of December 31, 2012 and 2011:

 

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

Current

     3,945         3,307   

Non-current

     43,491         36,102   

Total

     47,436         39,409   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

                         

Reconciliation of the present value of severance indemnities obligation

   2012
ThU.S.$
    2011
ThU.S.$
 

Opening balance

     39,409        39,276   

Current service cost

     3,916        1,668   

Interest cost

     1,401        2,553   

Actuarial gains

     8,235        6,274   

Benefits paid

     (8,726     (6,837

Increase (decrease) for foreign currency exchange rates changes

     3,201        (3,525

Closing balance

     47,436        39,409   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

NOTE 11. EFFECT OF FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE VARIATIONS

Local and foreign currency

Assets and liabilities by class of currency as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:

 

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

Total Current Assets

     2,698,968         2,462,660   

Cash and Cash Equivalents

     395,716         315,901   

U.S Dollar

     325,340         196,546   

Euro

     1,867         58,328   

Brazilian Real

     38,477         35,238   

Argentine pesos

     4,877         4,960   

Other currencies

     2,726         7,212   

Chilean Pesos

     22,429         13,617   

Other current financial assets

     1,012         —     

U.S Dollar

     1,012         —     

Other current non-financial assets

     207,889         207,196   

U.S Dollar

     96,257         138,815   

Euros

     103         14   

Brazilian Real

     15,041         23,319   

Argentine pesos

     13,647         10,553   

Other currencies

     1,846         12,500   

Chilean Pesos

     80,995         21,995   

Trade and other current receivables

     825,869         740,416   

U.S Dollar

     520,803         500,790   

Euro

     26,711         25,800   

Brazilian Real

     53,057         70,564   

Argentine pesos

     38,256         26,827   

Other currencies

     22,543         30,480   

Chilean Pesos

     163,084         82,754   

U.F.

     1,415         3,201   

Accounts receivable from related companies

     130,423         70,179   

U.S Dollar

     122,315         69,356   

Brazilian Real

     1,268         822   

Chilean Pesos

     6,840         1   

Current Inventories

     815,782         795,104   

U.S Dollar

     718,348         677,337   

Brazilian Real

     77,340         99,304   

Chilean Pesos

     20,094         18,463   

Current biological assets

     252,744         281,418   

U.S Dollar

     252,744         238,812   

Brazilian Real

     —           42,606   

Current tax assets

     55,923         37,153   

U.S Dollar

     304         6,358   

Brazilian Real

     6,655         6,745   

Argentine pesos

     6,931         7   

Other currencies

     1,188         11,199   

Chilean Pesos

     40,845         12,844   

Non-current assets or disposal groups classified as held for sale or as held for distribution to owners

     13,610         15,293   

U.S Dollar

     13,610         15,293   

 

 

 

 

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December 31, 2012

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

 

 

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

Total Non Current Assets

     10,852,218         10,089,518   

Other non-current financial assets (*)

     61,350         25,812   

U.S Dollar

     60,333         24,650   

Argentine pesos

     1,017         1,162   

Other non-current non-financial assets

     125,254         99,901   

U.S Dollar

     105,414         78,046   

Brazilian Real

     17,042         19,971   

Argentine pesos

     1,540         525   

Other currencies

     681         383   

Chilean Pesos

     577         976   

Trade and other non-current receivables

     11,877         7,332   

U.S Dollar

     5,204         641   

Chilean Pesos

     3,374         2,538   

U.F.

     3,299         4,153   

Investments accounted for using equity method

     1,048,463         886,706   

U.S Dollar

     790,116         634,440   

Brazilian Real

     258,347         252,266   

Intangible assets other than goodwill

     22,311         17,609   

U.S Dollar

     18,150         12,755   

Brazilian Real

     4,070         4,751   

Chilean Pesos

     91         103   

Goodwill

     58,645         59,124   

U.S Dollar

     6,996         2,857   

Brazilian Real

     51,649         56,267   

Property, plant and equipment (**)

     5,889,137         5,393,978   

U.S Dollar

     5,121,851         4,669,425   

Brazilian Real

     756,507         715,486   

Chilean Pesos

     10,779         9,067   

Non-current biological assets

     3,473,442         3,463,166   

U.S Dollar

     3,093,440         3,060,006   

Brazilian Real

     380,002         403,160   

Deferred tax assets

     161,739         135,890   

U.S Dollar

     114,108         77,179   

Brazilian Real

     46,464         46,478   

Argentine pesos

     —           11,688   

Other currencies

     361         150   

Chilean Pesos

     806         395   

 

(*) At December 31, 2011 includes revise of ThUS $ 24,650 corresponding to presentation of hedging derivative contracts (See Note 5)
(**) At December 31, 2011 includes revise of ThUS $ 69,806 corresponding to lease contracts. (See Note 5)

 

 

 

 

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December 31, 2012

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

 

 

            12-31-2012                    12-31-2011         
     Up to 90  days
ThU.S.$
     From 91 days to
1 year
ThU.S.$
     Total
ThU.S.$
     Up to 90  days
ThU.S.$
     From 91 days
to 1 year
ThU.S.$
     Total
ThU.S.$
 

Total Liabilities, current

     1,015,183         410,104         1,425,287         763,592         268,353         1,031,945   

Other current financial liabilities

     401,493         407,121         808,614         157,944         91,048         248,992   

U.S Dollar

     360,732         355,651         716,383         143,129         74,523         217,652   

Brazilian Real

     8,494         3,432         11,926         11,849         20         11,869   

Argentine pesos

     25,091         12,200         37,291         —           —           —     

Chilean Pesos

     111         330         441         —           —           —     

U.F.

     7,065         35,508         42,573         2,966         16,505         19,471   

Bank Loans

     347,256         66,015         413,271         120,847         64,971         185,818   

U.S Dollar

     313,671         50,383         364,054         108,998         64,951         173,949   

Brazilian Real

     8,494         3,432         11,926         11,849         20         11,869   

Argentine pesos

     25,091         12,200         37,291         —           —           —     

Financial Leases

     3,909         16,580         20,489         18         28         46   

U.S Dollar

     —           127         127         —           —           —     

Chilean Pesos

     111         330         441         —           —           —     

U.F.

     3,798         16,123         19,921         18         28         46   

Other Loans

     50,328         324,526         374,854         37,079         26,049         63,128   

U.S Dollar

     47,061         305,141         352,202         34,131         9,572         43,703   

U.F.

     3,267         19,385         22,652         2,948         16,477         19,425   

Trade and other current payables

     490,191         —           490,191         389,902         7,171         397,073   

U.S Dollar

     117,458         —           117,458         73,583         412         73,995   

Euros

     9,114         —           9,114         43,392         —           43,392   

Brazilian Real

     30,730         —           30,730         9,117         —           9,117   

Argentine pesos

     37,515         —           37,515         32,235         —           32,235   

Other currencies

     1,622         —           1,622         2,119         —           2,119   

Chilean Pesos

     291,190         —           291,190         229,245         3,648         232,893   

U.F.

     2,562         —           2,562         211         3,111         3,322   

Accounts payable to related companies

     9,168         —           9,168         9,785         —           9,785   

U.S Dollar

     1,474         —           1,474         9,751         —           9,751   

Chilean Pesos

     7,694         —           7,694         34         —           34   

Other current provisions

     8,875         —           8,875         8,607         —           8,607   

U.S Dollar

     —           —           —           244         —           244   

Argentine pesos

     8,875         —           8,875         8,363         —           8,363   

Current tax liabilities

     12,264         —           12,264         143,008         1,981         144,989   

U.S Dollar

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

Euros

     132         —           132         78         —           78   

Brazilian Real

     —           —           —           14         —           14   

Argentine pesos

     —           —           —           2,219         —           2,219   

Other currencies

     711         —           711         30         284         314   

Chilean Pesos

     11,421         —           11,421         131,540         126         131,666   

Current provisions for employee benefits

     962         2,983         3,945         2,976         331         3,307   

Chilean Pesos

     962         2,983         3,945         2,976         123         3,099   

U.F.

     —           —           —           —           208         208   

Other current non-financial liabilities

     92,230         —           92,230         51,370         167,822         219,192   

U.S Dollar

     49,453         —           49,453         —           166,157         166,157   

Brazilian Real

     23,767         —           23,767         28,094         —           28,094   

Argentine pesos

     4,067         —           4,067         5,230         —           5,230   

Other currencies

     2,221         —           2,221         11,626         —           11,626   

Chilean Pesos

     10,620         —           10,620         6,419         865         7,284   

U.F.

     2,102         —           2,102         1         800         801   

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

            12-31-2012                    12-31-2011         
     From 13
months to 5
years
ThU.S.$
     More than  5
years
ThU.S.$
     Total
ThU.S.$
     From 13
months to 5
years
ThU.S.$
     More than  5
years
ThU.S.$
     Total
ThU.S.$
 

Total non-current liabilities

     2,947,016         2,213,124         5,160,140         2,191,546         2,298,537         4,490,083   

Other non-current financial liabilities (*)(**)

     1,401,793         2,204,517         3,606,310         1,281,495         1,781,976         3,063,471   

U.S Dollar

     1,244,963         1,380,868         2,625,831         1,092,389         1,278,879         2,371,268   

Brazilian Real

     2,679         26,216         28,895         6,462         690         7,152   

Argentine pesos

     8,134         —           8,134         —           —           —     

Chilean Pesos

     781         —           781         1,568         —           1,568   

U.F.

     145,236         797,433         942,669         181,076         502,407         683,483   

Bank Loans

     477,457         30,981         508,438         406,754         769         407,523   

U.S Dollar

     466,644         4,765         471,409         400,292         79         400,371   

Brazilian Real

     2,679         26,216         28,895         6,462         690         7,152   

Argentine pesos

     8,134         —           8,134         —           —           —     

Financial Leases

     35,563         —           35,563         69,108         698         69,806   

U.S Dollar

     67         —           67         —           —           —     

Chilean Pesos

     781         —           781         1,568         —           1,568   

U.F.

     34,715         —           34,715         67,540         698         68,238   

Other Loans

     888,773         2,173,536         3,062,309         805,633         1,780,509         2,586,142   

U.S Dollar

     778,252         1,376,103         2,154,355         692,097         1,278,800         1,970,897   

U.F.

     110,521         797,433         907,954         113,536         501,709         615,245   

Other non-current provisions

     13,281         —           13,281         7,799         1,889         9,688   

U.S Dollar

     —           —           —           2,959         27         2,986   

Brazilian Real

     13,281         —           13,281         4,840         —           4,840   

Argentine pesos

     —           —           —           —           1,862         1,862   

Deferred tax liabilities

     1,395,654         —           1,395,654         753,603         502,630         1,256,233   

U.S Dollar

     1,222,542         —           1,222,542         553,131         276,008         829,139   

Brazilian Real

     166,553         —           166,553         200,339         —           200,339   

Argentine pesos

     5,503         —           5,503         —           226,222         226,222   

Other currencies

     596         —           596         —           156         156   

Chilean Pesos

     460         —           460         133         244         377   

Non-current provisions for employee benefits

     35,157         8,334         43,491         27,939         8,163         36,102   

Other currencies

     140         —           140         —           —           —     

Chilean Pesos

     35,017         8,334         43,351         27,939         5,777         33,716   

U.F.

     —           —           —           —           2,386         2,386   

Other non-current non-financial liabilities

     101,131         273         101,404         120,710         3,879         124,589   

U.S Dollar

     500         —           500         123         —           123   

Brazilian Real

     97,695         —           97,695         120,586         —           120,586   

Argentine pesos

     2,917         —           2,917         —           3,607         3,607   

Chilean Pesos

     —           273         273         —           252         252   

U.F.

     19         —           19         1         20         21   

 

(*) At December 31, 2011 includes revise of ThUS $ 24,650 corresponding to presentation of hedging derivative contracts (See Note 5)
(**) At December 31, 2011 includes revise of ThUS $ 69,806 corresponding to lease contracts. (See Note 5)

The table below sets forth the subsidiaries that have determined a functional currency other than the U.S. Dollar as follows:

 

Subsidiary

 

Country

 

Functional Currency

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

  Brazil   Brazilian Real

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

  Brazil   Brazilian Real

Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.

  Brazil   Brazilian Real

Empreendimentos Florestais Santa Cruz Ltda.

  Brazil   Brazilian Real

Catan Empreendimentos e Participacoes S.A.

  Brazil   Brazilian Real

Mahal Empreendimentos e Participacoes S.A.

  Brazil   Brazilian Real

Arauco Distribución S.A.

  Chile   Chilean Pesos

Investigaciones Forestales Bioforest S.A.

  Chile   Chilean Pesos

Controladora de Plagas Forestales S.A.

  Chile   Chilean Pesos

Flakeboard Company Limited

  Canada   Canadian Dollar

 

 

 

 

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December 31, 2012

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

 

 

The following table sets forth a detail by entity of the effect during the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 of the Reserve of Exchange Differences on Translation:

 

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

Arauco Do Brasil S.A.

     (42,232     (57,754

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

     (41,647     (51,158

Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.

     (13,785     (22,059

Arauco Distribución S.A.

     1,526        (2,138

Alto Parana S.A.

     (5,118     (6,555

Others

     (582     (574
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total reserve of exchange differences on translation

     (101,838     (140,238
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effect of foreign exchange rates changes

 

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

Exchange differences recognized in profit or loss, except for those arising on financial instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss

     (18,435     (18,197

Reserve of exchange differences on translation

     (101,838     (140,238

NOTE 12. BORROWING COSTS

Arauco estimates the average rate of borrowings to finance its investment projects (new plants, improvements and expansions) in Chile and Brazil in order to determine the amount of borrowing costs to be capitalized as part of property, plant and equipment. (See Note 2n).

 

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

Property, plant and equipment capitalized cost

    

Property, plant and equipment capitalized interest cost rate

     5.04     5.69

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

     23,284        4,685   

NOTE 13. RELATED PARTIES

Related Party Disclosures

Related parties are those entities defined in IAS 24 and under the rules of the Chilean Superintendency of Securities and Insurance and the Chilean Corporations Law.

The receivable and payable amounts among related parties at the end of each reporting period correspond to commercial and financing transactions denominated in Chilean Pesos, U.S. dollars and Euros, where collection or payment deadlines are shown in the following tables and in general do not bear interest, except for financing transactions.

 

 

 

 

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December 31, 2012

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

 

 

The main transactions with related parties are loans granted to companies in Uruguay (Joint Venture) (see note 16) and fuel purchases from company Compañía de Petróleos de Chile S.A. (common ultimate parent).

There is neither provision for doubtful debts nor any guarantees granted or received related to the balances with related parties.

Name of Group’s Main Shareholders

The ultimate shareholders of Arauco 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.

Remunerations to Key Management Personnel

Remunerations to key management personnel, including directors, managers and deputy managers, consist of a fixed monthly salary, with a possible annual discretionary bonus

Pricing Strategy Terms and Conditions Corresponding to Transactions with Related Parties

Related party transactions were made on terms of those prevailing under market conditions.

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

The table below sets forth information about the Relationship between Parent Company and its Subsidiaries

 

                % Ownership interest     % Ownership interest  
            Functional   12-31-2012     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 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   Brazilian Real     1.4573        98.5412        99.9985        1.7629        98.2361        99.9990   
  Arauco Ecuador S.A.   Ecuador   U.S. Dollar     —          —          —          0.1000        99.8990        99.9990   
  Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.   Brazil   Brazilian Real     —          79.9992        79.9992        —          79.9992        79.9992   
  Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.   Brazil   Brazilian 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 Canada ULC   Canada   U.S. Dollar     —          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     0.0004        99.9981        99.9985        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   Brazilian 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   Brazilian Real     —          99.9789        99.9789        —          99.9754        99.9754   
  Flakeboard America Limited   USA   U.S. Dollar     —          99.9990        99.9990        —          —          —     
  Flakeboard Company Limited   Canada   Canadian 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   
  Inversiones Celco S.L.   Spain   U.S. Dollar     —          —          —          —          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   Brazilian 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   Brazilian Real     —          —          —          —          99.9990        99.9990   

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

There are no significant restrictions on the ability of subsidiaries to transfer funds to Arauco in the form of cash dividends or to repay loans or advances.

Employee Benefits for Key Management Personnel

 

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

Salaries and bonuses

     56,316         49,961   

Per diem compensation to members of the Board of Directors

     1,615         1,642   

Termination benefits

     2,509         3,997   

Total

     60,440         55,600   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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December 31, 2012

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

 

 

Accounts Receivable from Related Parties

 

          Nature of                   12-31-2012      12-31-2011  

Name of Related Party

  

Tax ID No.

  

Relationship

   Country    Currency    Maturity    ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Forestal Mininco S.A

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

CMPC Celulosa S.A.

   96.532.330-9    Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos         —           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      2,346         1,639   

Forestal del Sur S.A

   79.825.060-4    Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days      4,485         1,457   

Stora Enso Arapoti Industria del Papel S.A

      Associates    Brazil    Real    30 days      593         822   

Empresa Electrica Guacolda S.A.

   96.635.700-2    Controlling Parent’s Associate    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days      735         —     

Unilin Arauco Pisos Ltda.

      Joint Venture    Brazil    Real    30 days      675         —     

Eufores S.A

      Joint Venture    Uruguay    U.S. Dollar    Dec-13      73,095         46,889   

Forestal Cono Sur S.A

      Joint Venture    Uruguay    U.S. Dollar    Dec-13      19,201         19,106   

Colbún S.A.

   96.505.760-9    Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days      2         —     

Ongar S.A

      Joint Venture    Uruguay    U.S. Dollar    Dec-13      26,056         —     

Celulosa y Energía Punta Pereira S.A

      Joint Venture    Uruguay    U.S. Dollar    30 days      3,228         —     

TOTAL

                    130,423         70,179   
                 

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accounts Payable to Related Parties

 

          Nature of                   12-31-2012      12-31-2011  

Name of Related party

   Tax ID No.   

Relationship

   Country    Currency    Maturity    ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Compañía de Petróleos de Chile S.A.

   99.520.000-7    Controlling Parent’s Subsidiary    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days      6,588         7,487   

Abastible S.A.

   91.806.000-6    Controlling Parent’s Subsidiary    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days      677         356   

Depósitos Portuarios Lirquén S.A.

   96.871.870-3    Subsidiary of an Associate    Chile    Chilean pesos         —           4   

Empresas Copec S.A.

   90.690.000-9    Controlling Parent    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days      31         28   

Fundación Educacional Arauco

   71.625.000-8    Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days      380         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      10         29   

Servicios Corporativos Sercor S.A.

   96.925.430-1    Associate    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days      4         4   

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

   82.777.100-7    Associate    Chile    Chilean pesos         —           162   

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

   96.959.030-1    Associated subsidiary    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days      644         1,349   

Compañía Puerto de Coronel S.A.

   79.895.330-3    Subsidiary of an Associate    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days      830         157   

TOTAL

                    9,168         9,785   
                 

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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December 31, 2012

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

 

 

Related party transactions for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011:

 

Purchases

                               
        Nature of           Transaction   12-31-2012     12-31-2011  

Name of Related Party

  Tax ID No.  

Relationship

  Country  

Currency

 

Descriptions

  ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$  

Abastible S.A.

  91.806.000-6   Controlling Parent’s Subsidiary   Chile   Chilean pesos   Fuel     5,506        4,849   

Empresas Copec S.A

  90.690.000-9   Controlling Parent   Chile   Chilean pesos   Management service     306        296   

Compañía de Petróleos de Chile S.A.

  99.520.000-7   Controlling Parent’s Subsidiary   Chile   Chilean pesos   Fuel     113,948        111,778   

Compañía Puerto de Coronel S.A.

  79.895.330-3   Subsidiary of an Associate   Chile   Chilean pesos   Transport and stowage     7,118        6,882   

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

  96.959.030-1   Associated subsidiary   Chile   Chilean pesos   Port services     8,409        2,112   

EKA Chile S.A.

  99.500.140-3   Joint Venture   Chile   Chilean pesos   Sodium chlorate     67,163        69,819   

Forestal del Sur S.A.

  79.825.060-4   Common director   Chile   Chilean pesos   Wood and ships     777        737   

Portaluppi, Guzman y Bezanilla Abogados

  78.096.080-9   Common director   Chile   Chilean pesos   Legal services     1,698        1,692   

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

  82.777.100-7   Associate   Chile   Chilean pesos   Port services     329        7,454   

Empresa Nacional de Telecomunicaciones S.A.

  92.580.000-7   Common director   Chile   Chilean pesos   Telephone services     503        435   

CMPC Maderas S.A.

  95.304.000-K   Common director   Chile   Chilean pesos   Wood and logs     303        —     

Forestal Mininco S.A.

  91.440.000-7   Common director   Chile   Chilean pesos   Wood and logs     1,675        1,013   

Colbún S.A.

  96.505.760-9   Common director   Chile   Chilean pesos   Electrical Power     2,790        29   

CMPC Celulosa S.A.

  96.532.330-9   Common director   Chile   Chilean pesos   Others purchases     1,324        516   

Sales

                               
        Nature of           Transaction   12-31-2012     12-31-2011  

Name of Related Party

  Tax ID No.  

Relationship

  Country  

Currency

 

Descriptions

  ThU.S.$     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   Common director   Chile   Chilean pesos   Electrical Power     2,979        9,285   

EKA Chile S.A.

  99.500.140-3   Joint Venture   Chile   Chilean pesos   Electrical Power     25,011        34,818   

Stora Enso Arapoti Industria de Papel S.A.

    Associates   Brazil   Real   Wood     8,853        8,897   

Forestal del Sur S.A.

  79.825.060-4   Common director   Chile   Chilean pesos   Wood and chips     24,120        28,543   

Forestal Mininco S.A.

  91.440.000-7   Common director   Chile   Chilean pesos   Wood     108        742   

CMPC Celulosa S.A.

  96.532.330-9   Common director   Chile   Chilean pesos   Wood     3,332        2,081   

Cartulinas CMPC S.A.

  96.731.890-6   Common director   Chile   Chilean pesos   Pulp     2,982        23,259   

Eufores S.A.

    Joint venture   Uruguay   U.S. Dollar   Loans and interest     55,215        79,620   

Forestal Cono Sur S.A.

    Joint venture   Uruguay   U.S. Dollar   Loans and interest     9,597        24,444   

Zona Franca Punta Pereira S.A.

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

Ongar S.A

    Joint venture   Uruguay   U.S. Dollar   Loans and interest     26,055        —     

Empresa Eléctrica Guacolda S.A.

  96.635.700-2   Controlling Parent’s Associate   Chile   Chilean pesos   Electrical Power     13,794        1,430   

NOTE 14. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Subsidiaries

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

On September 24, 2012, Arauco through its Canadian subsidiary Arauco Panels Canada ULC, acquired all of the shares of the Canadian entity, Flakeboard Company Limited (hereinafter “Flakeboard”) for ThU.S.$ 242,502.

Flakeboard is one of the leading producers of wood panels in North America, that directly and/or through its subsidiaries, owns and operates seven panel plants, with an aggregated production capacity of 1.2 million cubic meters per year for medium density fiberboards, a production capacity of 1.1 million cubic meters per year for particle board panels, and a production capacity of 180,000 cubic meters per year of melamine textured product. The Group made the initial accounting for the acquisition of the Flakeboard based on provisional amounts. The provisional amounts of assets acquired and liabilities assumed might be adjusted during the measurement period (which shall not exceed one year from the acquisition date) to reflect new information obtained about facts and circumstances existing as of the acquisition date and, if known, would have affected the measurement of the amounts recognized as of that date. (See table 1)

On November 29, 2011, a new wholly owned subsidiary, Arauco Panels USA LLC, was incorporated through a capital contribution of ThU.S.$62,711, equivalent to 100% ownership, made by our subsidiary Arauco Wood Products, Inc. Subsequently, on January 24, 2012, Arauco Panels USA LLC acquired for ThU.S.$62,711 a Panel Business industrial

 

 

 

 

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plant which has a production line of medium density fiberboard (MDF) moldings and high density fiberboard (HDF), a production line of particle board (PB) panels, and two business lines of Melamine products. The plant is located in Moncure, North Carolina, USA. Arauco has determined that the acquisition of these assets constitute a business and has determined the fair value of the acquired net assets and recognized a bargain purchase gain of ThU.S.$16,263, which is being evaluated. (See table 2)

On December 20, 2011, Alto Parana S.A. acquired all of the shares of Greenagro S.A. for a total purchase price of ThU.S.$10,768. Greenagro S.A. complements the production activities related to industrial plant operations of Alto Parana S.A. located in town of Zárate, Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina. The price paid is representative of the fair value of the assets acquired, which mainly correspond to land and plantations forestry. Arauco determined the fair value of the net assets acquired, allocating the largest portion of ThU.S.$7,100 to land, according to the requirements of IFRS 3. (See table 3).

On October 20, 2011, Unilin Arauco Pisos Ltda. (formerly Arauco Pisos Laminados S.A.) was incorporated in Brazil, through a capital contribution of R$ 10 million (U.S.$5 million as of December 31, 2012), equivalent to 100% of its ownership interest, made by our subsidiary Arauco do Brasil S.A. (See Note 16). (Transaction under common control)

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

The following tables set forth the acquisition date fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed:

 

  1) Acquisition of Flakeboard

 

ARAUCO PANELS CANADA ULC

   09-24-2012
ThU.S.$
 

Cash

     52,427   

Trade and other receivables

     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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  2) Acquisition of Moncure

 

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   
  

 

 

 

The acquisition made by Arauco Panels USA, LLC, resulted in the recognition of bargain purchase gain which is presented in the line item “Other gains (losses) in the statement of income:

 

Arauco Panels USA LLC

   2012
ThU.S.$
 

Consideration transferred

     62,711   

Fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed

     78,974   

Gain from a bargain purchase

     16,263   

The following table sets forth are the amounts of revenue and profit or loss of the acquirees since the date of acquisition included in the consolidated statements of income:

 

Arauco Panels Canada ULC

   09-24-2012 to  12-31-2012
ThU.S.$
 

Revenue

     131,094   

Profit/(Loss)

     (5,558

Arauco Panels USA LLC

   01-24-2012 to  12-31-2012
ThU.S.$
 

Revenue

     115,911   

Profit/(Loss)

     (5,321

 

 

 

 

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The following table sets forth the revenue and profit or loss as if the acquisition date had been as of the beginning of January 1, 2012:

 

Arauco Panels Canada ULC

   January-December 2012
ThU.S.$
 

Revenue

     518,071   

Profit/(Loss)

     4,711   

 

  3) Acquisition of Greenagro

 

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   
  

 

 

 

NOTE 15. INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES

Arauco made, in the months of January, February and April of year 2012, capital contributions for a total of ThU.S.$13,492 to Puerto de Lirquén S.A. (formerly Puertos y Logística S.A.). As of December 31, 2012, Arauco owns 20.28% of the issued capital of such company.

On December 21, 2011, Arauco made a capital contribution of ThU.S.$3,302 to Puerto de Lirquén S.A. As a result, as of December 31, 2011, Arauco owned 20.20 % of the issued capital of such company.

On December 14, 2011, Arauco made a capital contribution of ThU.S.$5,004 to Inversiones Puerto Coronel S.A. Such capital contribution did not result in a change in the ownership percentage over this entity.

On November 17, 2011, our subsidiary Arauco Forest Brasil S.A., made a capital contribution of ThU.S.$232,916 to the Brazilian company Centaurus Holding S.A., which represented a 43.05% of ownership interest of such entity. This investment was made at the same time that Klabin S.A., one of the most important companies in the Brazilian forestry sector, made an investment.

 

 

 

 

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In November 2011, our associate 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 Arauco’s position in the Brazilian forestry sector in order to develop its operations and ensures the supply of wood for future projects. As a result of this acquisition, Centaurus Holding S.A. recognized a bargain purchase, over which Arauco Forest Brasil S.A. has recognized its equity interest share, and has been included in the Consolidated Statement of Income within the line item Share of profit (loss) in associates and joint ventures accounted for using equity method in the amount of ThU.S.$8,885.

In April 2012, Centaurus Holding S.A. was merged with Florestal Vale do Corisco S.A., where the latter becomes the continuing entity. Subsequently, in May 2012, Klabin S.A. decrease its capital in Florestal Vale do Corisco S.A. (formerly Centaurus S.A.) and, as a result of that, Arauco Forest Brasil S.A. increase from 43% to 49% its ownership interest in such investee.

On March 29, 2011, Novo Oeste Gestao de Ativos Florestais S.A. was incorporated through a capital contribution of ThR$1,225 (equivalent to 1,225,000 shares) made by Arauco Forest Brasil S.A., which represented a 48.9912% of ownership interest over Novo Oeste Gestao de Ativos Florestais S.A. The corporate purpose of this company is management of forestry assets and sales of wood.

The following table set forth information about Investments in associates as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively:

 

Name   Puertos y Logística S.A. (Formerly Puerto de Lirquén S.A.)
Country   Chile
Functional Currency   U.S. Dollar
Corporate purpose   Docking and warehousing operations for own use and third party own assets, cargo of all classes of goods, as well, as warehousing and transport operations.
Ownership interest (%)   20.2767%    20.2022%
  12-31-2012    12-31-2011
Carrying amount   ThU.S.$ 63,384    ThU.S.$ 46,238
Name   Inversiones Puerto Coronel S.A.
Country   Chile
Functional Currency   U.S. Dollar
Corporate purpose   Investments in movables and real estate, acquisition of companies, securities and investment instruments, investment management and development and/or participation in all kind of businesses and companies related to industrial, shipping, forestry and commercial activities.
Ownership interest (%)   50.0000%
  12-31-2012    12-31-2011
Carrying amount   ThU.S.$ 35,780    ThU.S.$ 36,273

 

 

 

 

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Name   Servicios Corporativos Sercor S.A.
Country   Chile
Functional Currency   Chilean Pesos
Corporate purpose   Consulting services related to business management to Boards of Directors and Senior Management of all Arauco’s entities.
Ownership interest (%)   20.0000%
  12-31-2012    12-31-2011
Carrying amount   ThU.S.$ 1,214    ThU.S.$ 1,153
Name   Stora Enso Arapoti Industria de Papel S.A.
Country   Brazil
Functional Currency   Brazilian Real
Corporate purpose   Industrialization and commercialization of paper and cellulose, raw materials and by-products
Ownership interest (%)   20.0000%
  12-31-2012    12-31-2011
Carrying amount   ThU.S.$ 40,821    ThU.S.$36,280
Name   Genómica Forestal S.A.
Country   Chile
Functional Currency   Chilean Pesos
Corporate purpose   Developing forestry genomics, through the use of biotechnological, molecular and bioinformatics tools with the purpose of strengthening genetic programs so as to improve the competitive position of the Chilean forestry industry for priority tree species.
Ownership interest (%)   25.0000%
  12-31-2012    12-31-2011
Carrying amount   ThU.S.$ 65    ThU.S.$70
Name   Consorcio Tecnológico Bioenercel S.A.
Country   Chile
Functional Currency   Chilean Pesos
Corporate purpose   Developing of technologies which will allow implementing a biofuel industry in Chile, obtained from lingo-cellulosic materials. The future execution of this sustainable project is financed by the Innova Chile Committee.
Ownership interest (%)   20.0000%
  12-31-2012    12-31-2011
Carrying amount   ThU.S.$ 326    ThU.S.$ 311
Name   Novo Oeste Gestao de Ativos Florestais S.A.
Country   Brazil
Functional Currency   Real
Corporate purpose   Management of forestry activities and commercialization of wood and others.
Ownership interest (%)   48.9912%
  12-31-2012    12-31-2011
Carrying amount   (ThU.S.$ 6,135)    (ThU.S.$ 2,986)

 

 

 

 

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Name   Vale do Corisco S.A. (Formerly Centaurus Holding S.A.)
Country   Brazil
Functional Currency   Brazilian Real
Corporate purpose   Management of forestry activities.
Ownership interest (%)   49.0000 %    43.0500 %
  12-31-2012    12-31-2011
Carrying amount   ThU.S.$ 211,881    ThU.S.$ 218,972

Summarized Financial Information of Associates

 

     12-31-2012  
     Assets     Liabilities  
     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$  

Current

     288,698        90,525   

Non-current

     1,091,980        306,930   

Equity

       983,223   

Total Associates (*)

     1,380,678        1,380,678   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     12-31-2011  
     Assets     Liabilities  
     ThU.S.$     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   
  

 

 

   

 

 

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

Revenues

     279,855        305,866   

Expenses

     (201,265     (295,945

Profit or loss (*)

     78,590        9,921   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(*) Include only Investment in associates.

 

 

 

 

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Movement in Investment in Associates and Joint Ventures (1)

 

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

Opening balance as of January 1

     886,706        498,204   

Changes

    

Investments in associates, Additions

     13,562        236,443   

Investment in joint ventures, Additions

     159,692        177,397   

Disposals, Investments in associates

     (6,607     0   

Share of profit (loss) in investment in associates

     17,947        (1,012

Share of profit (loss) in investment in joint ventures

     (3,694     (10,885

Dividends Received, Investments in Associates

     (3,057     (1,718

Increase (Decrease) in foreign exchange currency on translation of

    

Associates and Joint Ventures

     (21,879     (12,972

Other increase (decrease) in investment and associates and joint ventures

     5,793        1,249   

Total changes

     161,757        388,502   

Ending balance

     1,048,463        886,706   
  

 

 

   

 

 

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

Carrying amount of associates accounted for using equity method

     353,472        339,297   

Carrying amount of joint ventures accounted for using equity method

     694,991        547,409   

Total investment accounted for using equity method

     1,048,463        886,706   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) See information of joint ventures in Note 16.

NOTE 16. INTERESTS IN JOINT VENTURES

Investments and contributions made

In March 2012 Arauco do Brasil S.A. (a subsidiary) made a capital contribution to Unilin Arauco Pisos Ltda. ( formerly Arauco Pisos Laminados S.A.) in the form of assets for a total of ThR$24,990 (ThU.S.$12,235) for the flooring line of the Pien location (Paraná Brasil), no gain or loss was recognized on this contribution. In April 2012, Arauco sold a 50% interest of Unilin Arauco Pisos Ltda. to Mohwak Unilin International B.V. for ThR$12,500 (ThU.S.$6,120 at December 31, 2012), becoming a joint venture. The sale price for this transaction was equivalent to its carrying amount, thus had no effect on profit or loss. This company is engaged in manufacturing, processing, industrialization and selling of wood laminate floors.

As of December 31, 2012, Arauco, through its subsidiary Arauco Holanda Cooperatief U.A, made capital contributions for a total of ThU.S.$145,977 (ThU.S.$177,397 as of December 31, 2011) to two Uruguayan joint ventures, Celulosa y Energía Punta Pereira S.A. and Zona Franca Punta Pereira S.A., with Arauco holding 50% ownership interest in the joint venture. This transaction had no effect on results.

Celulosa y Energia Punta Pereira S.A. and Zona Franca Punta Pereira S.A. are both involved in the project known as “Montes del Plata”, which purpose is to build a cutting edge cellulose production plant, with a 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, Province of Colonia, Uruguay.

 

 

 

 

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At the date of these financial statements, Arauco has committed contribution to Montes del Plata for ThU.S.$66,094.

Investments in Uruguay

The main assets acquired from former owner Grupo Empresarial Ence (Spanish company) 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 forest 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 ownership interest in forestry area of approximately 270 thousand hectares of land, of which 156 thousand hectares are planted.

Investments in Uruguay are joint ventures because of existing contracts that stipulate that both Arauco and Stora Enso maintain joint control of such investments, each holding a 50% stake.

Furthermore, Arauco holds a 50% 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 Eka has permitted Arauco and Eka to initiate certain joint venture activities.

 

 

 

 

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The following tables set forth summarized financial information of the more significant interests in joint ventures:

 

Celulosa y Energía Punta Pereira S.A.

(Uruguay)

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

Current

     207,222        105,029         13,921        73,878   

Non-current

     1,396,689        965,918         621,427        215,968   

Equity

       532,964           345,502   

Total Joint Venture

     1,603,911        1,603,911         635,348        635,348   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investment

     266,482           172,750     
  

 

 

      

 

 

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

Income

     21,009           9,535     

Expenses

     (25,068        (7,452  

Joint Venture Net Income (Loss)

     (4,059        2,083     
  

 

 

      

 

 

   

Forestal Cono Sur S.A. (consolidated)

(Uruguay)

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

Current

     145,133        66,794         26,137        45,384   

Non-current

     172,741        6         288,733        13,289   

Equity

       251,074           256,197   

Total Joint Venture

     317,874        317,874         314,870        314,870   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investment

     125,537           128,098     
  

 

 

      

 

 

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

Income

     12,435           2,584     

Expenses

     (17,558        (16,494  

Joint Venture Net Income (Loss)

     (5,123        (13,910  
  

 

 

      

 

 

   

Eufores S.A. (consolidated)

(Uruguay)

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

Current

     72,789        288,443         44,531        165,823   

Non-current

     618,704        868         552,130        28,178   

Equity

       402,182           402,660   

Total Joint Venture

     691,493        691,493         596,661        596,661   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investment

     201,016           201,260     
  

 

 

      

 

 

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

Income

     76,907           32,929     

Expenses

     (77,390        (48,552  

Joint Venture Net Income (Loss)

     (483        (15,623  
  

 

 

      

 

 

   

Zona Franca Punta Pereira S.A.

(Uruguay)

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

Current

     9,996        40,818         40,067        29,241   

Non-current

     266,076        89,252         121,977        89,203   

Equity

       146,002           43,600   

Total Joint Venture

     276,072        276,072         162,044        162,044   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investment

     73,001           21,800     
  

 

 

      

 

 

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

Income

     7,511           1,222     

Expenses

     (7,206        (1,825  

Joint Venture Net Income (Loss)

     305           (603  
  

 

 

      

 

 

   

Eka Chile S.A.

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

Current

     28,271        8,001         25,312        5,235   

Non-current

     30,191        3,840         30,446        3,521   

Equity

       46,621           47,002   

Total Joint Venture

     58,462        58,462         55,758        55,758   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investment

     23,311           23,502     
  

 

 

      

 

 

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

Income

     67,709           75,219     

Expenses

     (64,795        (68,937  

Joint Venture Net Income (Loss)

     2,914           6,282     
  

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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NOTE 17. IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS

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. As of December 31, 2010, the Company recognized ThU.S.$2,000 in impairment losses to machinery and equipment, which at December 31, 2012, after impairment loss, have a carrying value of ThU.S.$1,000 (ThU.S.$1,600 as of December 31, 2011). At the end of the reporting period, some machinery and equipment were sold, others were moved to sawmill located in Piray and the remaining machinery and equipment are being organized and prepared for subsequent sale.

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

Effects of forestry fire

On January 2, 2012, Paneles Arauco S.A.’s industrial facilities were materially damaged due to forestry fires. Such industrial facilities had production capacity of 450 thousand cubic meters of panels per year.

The fire destroyed the machinery, equipment and facilities of the panel processing area, as well as the administration buildings and inventory warehouses. It also damaged the operations of the biomass energy generation facility. The operations resumed on January 6, 2012

Paneles Arauco S.A. had insurance policies covering fire damages. The insurance policies covered damages in the plants, industrial and non-industrial facilities, equipment, machinery, inventories, as well as losses due to business interruption.

All expenses due to fire damages were recognized as incurred. Insurance reimbursements were recognized as receivables once sufficient supporting documentation that the reimbursement would be received and/or at the date the reimbursement was received.

The line items in the financial statements as of December 31, 2012 include the following relating to the effect of the forestry fire:

 

   

Trade and other current receivables include insurance reimbursements not yet received for ThU.S.$29,819 relating to damages to property, plant and equipment, Inventories and business interruption.

 

   

Impairment loss of ThU.S$70,161 in line item property, plant and equipment.

 

   

Inventories write down of ThU.S.$19,841.

 

 

 

 

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During April and August 2012, Arauco received ThU.S.$120,000, as insurance reimbursement out of which ThU.S.$40,000 relates to business interruption losses, ThU.S.$70,000 to physical damage of property, plant and equipment and ThU.S.$10,000 to inventories losses.

During August and December 2012, Arauco received reimbursements from insurance relating to damaged inventory and property, plant and equipment.

 

   

The insurance reimbursement for inventory damaged was ThUS$20,801, which at the end of the reporting period has been fully received.

 

   

The insurance reimbursement received in December 2012, for property, plant and equipment damaged and business interruption losses were ThUS$96,986 and ThUS$46,088, respectively. As of December 31, 2012, an outstanding amount of ThUS$29,819 is yet to be received, which has been presented as trade and other current receivables.

Other effects

In December 2011, particle board (PBO) lines of Curitiba Plant (Brazil) were shut down due to higher cost of maintenance. The Company recognized an impairment loss of ThUS$6,088 related to machinery and equipment.

Cash-Generating Unit with Impaired Assets

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

 

     12-31-2012      12-31-2011  

Cash-generating Units

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Bosseti sawmill plant

     2,000         2,000   

PBO lines of Curitiba plant

     6,088         6,088   

Total accumulated impairment losses

     8,088         8,088   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Disclosure of Impairment Losses of Assets

Information on Impairment of Property, Plant and Equipment due to technical obsolescence and damages from the fire as of December 31, 2012 and 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
  12-31-2012   12-31-2011
Information relevant to the sum of all impairment   ThU.S.$ 4,720   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
  12-31-2012   12-31-2011
Information relevant to the sum of all impairment   ThU.S.$ 1,046   ThU.S.$ 39,124

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

Goodwill

Goodwill is allocated to the groups of cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination. The goodwill generated by the investment in Arauco do Brasil S.A. (formerly Tafisa) was allocated 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 expected future cash flows based on the operational plan approved by the management for 10-year period, applying a discount rate of 10%, which does not exceed the long-term average growth rate for the panel segment in Brazil. As of December 31, 2012 this goodwill amounted to ThU.S.$ 51,649 (ThU.S.$ 56,267 as of December 31, 2011) for a total of goodwill of ThU.S 58,645. The change in the balance of goodwill from Brasil is due only to the exchange difference on translation. Therefore, there has been no impairment losses recognized for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011.

 

 

 

 

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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:

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A.

1. On April 27, 2005, the National Defense Council (Consejo de Defensa del Estado) filed a civil lawsuit against Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A. for reparation of environmental harm and indemnification, caused by the Valdivia Mill Plant, 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 5, 2011, observations regarding the experts’ reports were presented. The inspection of the court was held on 13th, 14th and 15th of March 2012. The National Defense Council requested the Court to certify the expiration of the term to provide evidence. On September 11, 2012, the Court ordered the total re-foliation of the case file. On September 12, 2012, the Court rejected the National Defense Council’s request to hold the judgment hearing. On January 10, 2013, the ruling was notified to the parties for the purposes they may deem fit. On January 15, 2013, the Company requested a term in order to exercise the rights arising from the re-foliation. The cause is pending.

2. 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, 2011 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.

3. On September 22, 2011 Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A. was notified of a 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 Mataquito river on September 5, 2007 caused by the Licancel Plant. The plaintiffs seek to be compensated

 

 

 

 

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for alleged damages that they have suffered from the aforementioned event, including lost profits, harm and suffering and an alleged contractual liability. The reconsideration appeal filed by the Company against the evidentiary ruling is still pending.

4. On December 20, 2012, the Company was notified of the civil damages claim in summary proceedings, lodged by a group of settlers in the La Concepción sector, near to the Nueva Aldea Plant, the settlers are claiming compensation for alleged environmental damages that affected their quality of life. The claim demands monetary and non-monetary damages. The purported damages refer to atmospheric emissions, pollution in streams, risks related with truck transit and forest fire risks.

On December 27, 2012, the Company requested and obtained from the Court that the lawsuit be treated as ordinary and not summary proceedings. The term for answering the claim is still pending.

Alto Paraná S.A.

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 $417,908,207 argentine pesos including capital (ThU.S.$ 85,070 at December 31, 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.$1,196 at December 31, 2012).

 

 

 

 

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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 – in the amount of $ 633,616,741 Argentine pesos (equivalent to ThU.S.$128,981 as of December 31, 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 June 4, 2010 the AFIP was notified of the ruling dated May 13, 2010, which is final since June 22, 2010.

On February 01, 2013, APSA received notice of the decision dated December 28, 2012, whereby the I Chamber of Appeals rejected the appeal lodged by the Company, confirming the ex officio determination of the AFIP, and imposed the judicial fees for both instances as per their generation, since there was contradictory case law. The Company appealed this decision before the Supreme Court of the Nation via the various procedural remedies available at law. On February 4, 2013, the Company filed an ordinary appeal against the Chamber’s decision and on February 19, 2013, it also filed an extraordinary appeal against the same judgment, both before the Supreme Court of the Nation.

The reasoning of the Chamber of Appeals’ decision did not modify the opinion of our external counsel in that the Company acted in accordance with law when deducting the interest, expenses and exchange differences in the indebtedness challenged by the State, and they still hold that there are good possibilities for the decision to be quashed, rendering without effect AFIP’s ex officio determination. For this reason, we have not made debt provisions in any of the fiscal years during which said negotiable obligations were in effect.

(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.$2,124 at December 31, 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.$332 at December 31, 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 June 23, 2011 the brief with the ordinary appeal was filed before the Supreme 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

 

 

 

 

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Adversarial Administrative Matters. On June 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 CACAF on June 25th, 2012. On July 2, 2012, 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. 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.

Forestal Celco S.A.

1. 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, which 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. The Court of Appeals of Chillán rejected both appeals. Against the latter judgment, the plaintiff filed a cassation appeal on the merits and the form. The case was forwarded to its Excellence the Supreme Court. The Company appeared before the Court on October 11, 2012, under case file No. 7601-2012. The Court of Appeals of Chillán rejected both appeals. Against the latter judgment, the plaintiff filed a cassation appeal on the merits and the form. The case was forwarded to its Excellence the Supreme Court. The Company appeared before the Court on October 11, 2012, under case file No. 7601-2012.

2. 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 January 10, 2012, the court ruled first instance verdict condemning both defendants to pay the plaintiff jointly. The deadline for challenge the judgment is still pending.

3. 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. Since January 15th, 2013, the case file is being studied by the Court Rapporteur, prior to its presentation before the Court.

4. 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, referred to the property called “Loma Angosta”, “, which occupy an area of 281,89 hectares, 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.

5. On January 4, 2013, Forestal Celco S.A. was served process of a civil claim lodged by Sociedad de Transportes Juan y Joel Cea Cares y Compañía Limitada which seeks to terminate the document known as “General Framework Agreement” including damages allegedly brought by Forestal Celco S.A. On January 21, 2013, the Company lodged preliminary motions to amend the claim whose resolution is still pending (Case File No.C-180-2013 in the Civil Court of Constitución).

Bosques Arauco S.A.

1. 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

 

 

 

 

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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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

Aserraderos Arauco S.A.

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.

 

 

 

 

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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., entity that ultimately assumed the risks of the business.

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

Forestal Cholguán S.A.

1. 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 located within “Fundo Roma”. On April 3, 2012, the court issued a decision rejecting the claim; the ruling was appealed by the plaintiff and the third adjuvant (Banco del Desarrollo). On April 13, 2012 Forestal Cholguán S.A. filed a request to lift the preliminary injunction, which was rejected by the Court, because of that, the company appealed again. Both appeals are still pending and will jointly view.

Forestal Valdivia S.A.

1. 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 real states whose total surface amounts to 1,210 hectares, which would allegedly be occupied by Forestal Valdivia S.A. without any title whatsoever. On November 19, 2012, Forestal Valdivia S.A. opposed before the court dilatory exceptions of relative incompetence and ineptitude of libel, which are still pending of resolution.

Inversiones Arauco Internacional Ltda.

1. On May 5, 2011, the Chilean Internal Revenue Service (“Chilean IRS”) issued liquidations N° 7 and 8 to Inversiones Arauco Internacional Ltda., objecting the reasonableness and necessity that a compensation payment made by the Company under the framework of partnership and participation in Forestal Cono Sur S.A. of Uruguay, is regarded as a deductible expense.

On May 4, 2012, the Company presented a claim to the Tax Court against liquidations No. 7 and 8. Currently, the claim is not yet provided.

 

 

 

 

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December 31, 2012

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

 

 

At the end of each reporting period there are no other contingencies that might significantly affect the Company’s financial, position or results of operations.

Current/Non-current provisions as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 are as follow:

 

     12-31-2012      12-31-2011  

Classes of Provisions

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Provisions, Current

     8,875         8,607   

Provisions for litigations

     8,875         8,405   

Other provisions

     —           202   

Provisions, non-Current

     13,281         9,688   

Provisions for litigations

     4,671         6,702   

Other provisions

     8,610         2,986   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Provisions

     22,156         18,295   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     12-31-2012  

Movements in Provisions

   Litigations
ThU.S.$
    Other
Provisions
ThU.S.$
    Total
ThU.S.$
 

Opening balance

     15,107        3,188        18,295   

Changes in provisions

      

Increase in existing provisions

     2,604        —          2,604   

Used provisions

     (1,098     (202     (1,300

Increase (decrease) in foreign currency exchange

     (1,539     —          (1,539

Other Increases (Decreases)

     (1,528     5,624        4,096   

Total Changes

     (1,561     5,422        3,861   

Closing balance

     13,546        8,610        22,156   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

     12-31-2011  

Movements in Provisions

   Litigations
ThU.S.$
    Other
Provisions
ThU.S.$
     Total
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 litigations are for labor and tax claims whose payment period is uncertain.

Other provisions include the liability recognition for investments with net asset deficiency at the end of the reporting period.

 

 

 

 

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NOTE 19. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The table below sets forth intangible assets as of December 31, 2012 and 2011:

 

     12-31-2012     12-31-2011  

Classes of Intangible Assets, Net

   ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$  

Intangible assets, net

     22,311        17,609   

Computer software

     12,391        9,217   

Water rigths

     5,114        5,811   

Other identifiable intangible assets

     4,806        2,581   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Classes of intangible Assets, Gross

     45,702        38,547   

Computer software

     35,782        30,155   

Water rigths

     5,114        5,811   

Other identifiable intangible assets

     4,806        2,581   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Classes of accumulated amortization and impairment

    

Total accumulated amortization and impairment

     (23,391     (20,938

Accumulated amortization and impairment, intangible assets

     (23,391     (20,938

Computer software

     (23,391     (20,938
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Reconciliation of the carrying amount of intangible assets at the beginning and end of each reporting period balances

 

     12-31-2012        

Reconciliation of intangible assets

   Computer
Software
ThU.S.$
    Water  Rigths
ThU.S.$
    Others
ThU.S.$
    TOTAL
ThU.S.$
 

Opening Balance

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

Changes

        

Additions

     6,422        —          2,201        8,623   

Disposals

     (347     (773     —          (1,120

Amortization

     (2,779     —          —          (2,779

Increase (decrease) in foreign currency conversion

     (123     —          (17     (140

Others Increases (Decreases)

     1        76        41        118   

Changes Total

     3,174        (697     2,225        4,702   

Closing Balance

     12,391        5,114        4,806        22,311   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     12-31-2011        

Reconciliation of intangible assets

   Computer
Software
ThU.S.$
    Water Rigths
ThU.S.$
    Others
ThU.S.$
    TOTAL
ThU.S.$
 

Opening Balance

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

Changes

        

Additions

     6,289        22        1,308        7,619   

Amortization

     (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 line item Administrative Expenses.

 

 

 

 

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NOTE 20. BIOLOGICAL ASSETS

Biological assets comprise of plantations forestry, of mainly radiata and taeda pine, and to a lower extent of eucalyptus. The plantations are located in Chile, Argentina, and Brazil, with a total surface of 1.6 million hectares, out of which 961 thousand hectares are used for forestry planting, 391 thousand hectares are native forest, 148 thousand hectares are used for other purposes and 60 thousand hectares not yet planted.

As of December 31, 2012, the production volume of logs totaled 18.7 million cubic meters (18.4 million cubic meters as of December 31, 2011).

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

 

 

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

 

 

Current plantations forestry are current expectations total volume does not decrease, with a minimum equal to the current supply demand.

 

 

Future plantations are not considered.

 

 

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

 

 

Expected 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 fair value of the plantations are recognized in profit or loss in the line item other income within the statement of income. Changes in fair value of biological assets were ThUS$231,763 and ThUS$229,889, for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. As a result of measuring biological assets at its fair value a higher cost of sales of ThUS$239,403 and ThUS$253,019 was recognized for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 resulting from the difference between the cost of wood at fair value versus actual cost incurred.

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

It is expected 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.

 

 

The average crop age by species and country is:

 

     Chile      Argentina      Brazil  

Pine

     24         15         15   

Eucalyptus

     12         10         7   

 

 

 

 

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The following table sets forth changes in fair value of biological assets considering variations in significant assumptions considered in calculating the fair value of the assets:

 

            ThU.S.$  

Discount rate

     0.5         (121,373
     -0.5         128,185   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Margins (%)

     10         404,854   
     -10         (404,854
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Differences in valuation of biological assets, in the discount rate and in the margins are recognized in the Statement of Income under line items “other income” and “other expenses”, as appropriate.

Plantations forestry classified as current Biological assets are those to be harvested and sold within twelve months after the reporting period.

The Company has contracted fire insurance policies for its plantations forestry, which in conjunction 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 with Stora Enso, which is accounted for in these consolidated financial statements under the equity method (see Note 16).

As of December 31, 2012, Arauco’s investment in Uruguay represented a total of 135 thousand hectares, out of which 78 thousand hectares are allocated to plantations, 6 thousand hectares to native forest, 45 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 owned by Forestal Río Grande S.A. (affiliate of Fondo de Inversiones Bio Bio, a special purpose entity). In October 2006, Forestal Río Grande S.A. has pledged its forestry plantations with prohibition to sell and encumber them to secure its liabilities with JPMorgan and Arauco.

As of December 31, 2012, the fair value of these forests was 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.

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

No significant government grants have been received.

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

 

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

Current

     252,744         281,418   

Non-current

     3,473,442         3,463,166   

Total

     3,726,186         3,744,584   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Reconciliation of carrying amount of biological assets

 

     12-31-2012  

Movement

   ThU.S.$  

Opening Balance

     3,744,584   

Changes in Biological Assets

  

Additions

     122,595   

Decreases due to Sales

     (5,548

Decreases due to Harvest

     (330,947

Gain (losses) arising from changes in fair value less costs to sale

     231,763   

Increases (decreases) in Foreign Currency Translation

     (34,553

Loss of forest due to fires

     (3,388

Other Increases (decreases)

     1,680   

Total Changes

     (18,398

Closing Balance

     3,726,186   
  

 

 

 
     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.

 

 

 

 

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Detail information of disbursements related to environmental

On December 31, 2012 and 2011, Arauco has made and / or has committed the following disbursements by major environmental projects:

Environment Related Disbursement Information

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

 

        Disbursements undertaken 2012   Committed Disbursements  

12/31/2012

  State   Amount     Asset   Asset/expense   Amount     Estimated  

Company

 

Name of project

  of project   ThU.S.$     Expense  

destination item

  ThU.S.$     date  
Arauco Do Brasil S.A.  

Environmental improvement studies

  In process     393      Assets   Property, plant and equipment     4,888        2013   
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        2013   
Celulosa Arauco Y Constitucion S.A.  

Investment projects for the control and management of gas emissions from industrial process

  In process     2,109      Assets   Property, plant and equipment     4,971        2013   
Celulosa Arauco Y Constitucion S.A.  

Environmental improvement studies

  In process     1,400      Assets   Property, plant and equipment     1,264        2013   
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     3,339      Assets   Property, plant and equipment     1,798        2013   
Celulosa Arauco Y Constitucion S.A.  

Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future

  In process     2,402      Assets   Property, plant and equipment     0        2012   
Alto Parana S.A.  

Construction emissary

  In process     47      Assets   Property, plant and equipment     766        2013   
Alto Parana S.A.  

Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future

  In process     792      Assets   Property, plant and equipment     1,936        2013   
Alto Parana S.A.  

Investment projects for the control and management of hazardous liquids and water energy optimization of industrial plants

  In process     4,202      Assets   Property, plant and equipment     645        2013   
Paneles Arauco S.A.  

Environmental improvement studies

  In process     168      Assets   Property, plant and equipment     34        2013   
Paneles Arauco S.A.  

Environmental improvement studies

  In process     1,046      Expense   Administration expenses     329        2013   
Paneles Arauco S.A.  

Investment projects for the control and management of hazardous liquids and water energy optimization of industrial plants

  In process     148      Assets   Property, plant and equipment     0        2012   
Paneles Arauco S.A.  

Investment projects for the control and management of hazardous liquids and water energy optimization of industrial plants

  In process     1,731      Expense   Operating cost     1,835        2013   
Paneles Arauco S.A.  

Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future

  In process     362      Expense   Administration expenses     390        2013   
Forestal Celco S.A.  

Environmental improvement studies

  In process     687      Expense   Administration expenses     484        2013   
Forestal Valdivia S.A.  

Environmental improvement studies

  In process     177      Expense   Administration expenses     100        2013   
     

 

 

       

 

 

   
    TOTAL     19,003            19,794     
     

 

 

       

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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        Disbursements undertaken 2011   Committed Disbursements  

Company

 

12/31/2012

  State   Amount     Asset   Asset/expense   Amount     Estimated  
 

Name of project

  of project   ThU.S.$     Expense  

destination item

  ThU.S.$     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.  

Construccion Emisario

  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. NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

As a result of decreases in demand for saw timber products due to the economic downturn in years 2008 and 2009, Arauco’s Management decided in December, 2010 to permanently close the following sawmills: La Araucana, Escuadrón, Lomas Coloradas, Coelemu and the remanufacturing plant Lomas Coloradas. Property, plant and equipment related to these facilities were classified held for sale. 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 as the Company is seeking for more favorable offers.

The following table sets forth information on the main types of non-current assets held for sale:

 

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

Land

     5,011         5,011   

Buildings

     5,739         5,739   

Property, plant and equipment

     2,860         4,543   

Total

     13,610         15,293   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

A loss of ThUS$1,322 related to remeasurement of non-current assets held for sale was recognized for the year ended December 31, 2012.

 

 

 

 

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NOTE 23. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Classification

The following table sets forth the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities as compare with the carrying amount as of December 31, 2012 and 2011.

 

Financial Instruments    December 2012      December 2011  

Thousands of dollars

   Carrying amount      Fair Value      Carrying amount      Fair Value  

Assets Current and non Current

           

Fair value through profit or loss (held for trading)

     180,558         180,558         155,751         155,751   

Interest Rate Swaps

     —           —           —           —     

Forward

     —           —           —           —     

Mutual funds (2)

     180,558         180,558         155,751         155,751   

Hedging instruments

     60,333         60,333         24,650         24,650   

Swap foreign exchange (*)

     60,333         60,333         24,650         24,650   

Loans and Accounts Receivables

     1,183,327         1,183,327         978,077         978,077   

Cash and cash equivalents

     215,158         215,158         160,150         160,150   

Cash

     63,359         63,359         31,624         31,624   

Time deposits

     151,799         151,799         128,526         128,526   

Accounts Receivables (net)

     837,746         837,746         747,748         747,748   

Trades and other receivables

     634,752         634,752         639,761         639,761   

Lease receivable

     2,871         2,871         5,841         5,841   

Other receivables

     200,123         200,123         102,146         102,146   

Accounts receivable from related parties

     130,423         130,423         70,179         70,179   

Other Financial Assets

     2,029         2,029         1,162         1,162   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial Liabilities, Total

     4,914,282         5,152,621         3,719,321         3,924,975   

Financial Liabilities at amortized cost (3)

     4,899,873         5,138,212         3,689,965         3,895,619   

Bonds issued denominated in U.S. dollars

     2,487,236         2,712,585         1,985,244         2,186,270   

Bonds issued denominated in U.F. (4)

     930,607         949,141         634,670         653,561   

Banck Loans in Dollars and others

     840,373         840,681         574,665         561,476   

currencies

     86,246         80,394         18,676         17,602   

Financial Leasing (**)

     56,052         56,052         69,852         69,852   

Trades and other Payables

     490,191         490,191         397,073         397,073   

Accounts payable to related parties

     9,168         9,168         9,785         9,785   

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

     14,409         14,409         29,356         29,356   

Interest Rate Swaps

     1,070         1,070         3,612         3,612   

Hedging instruments

     13,339         13,339         25,744         25,744   

Swap (*)

     12,694         12,694         24,835         24,835   

Forward

     645         645         909         909   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*) At December 31, 2011 includes revise of ThUS $ 24,650 corresponding to presentation of hedging derivative contracts (See Note 5)
(**) At December 31, 2011 includes revise of ThUS $ 69,806 corresponding to lease contracts (See Note 5)
(1) Assets measured at fair value through profit or loss other than mutual funds classified as cash equivalents, are presented in the line item “other financial assets” in the consolidated statement of financial position.
(2) Although mutual funds are measured at fair value through profit or loss for purposes of the consolidated statement of financial position mutual funds are classified as “Cash and cash equivalents” due to the are highly liquid short term investment.
(3) Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost, other than “Trade and other payables” and derivatives are presented in the consolidated statement of financial position in the line item “Other financial liabilities” as current and non-current based on their maturity.
(4) The Unidad de Fomento (“UF”) is a unit of account that is linked to, and is adjusted daily to reflect changes in the Chilean consumer price index.

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

Valuation techniques and assumptions applied for the purpose of measuring fair value

The carrying amount of trade and other receivables, trade and others payables, accounts payables related parties, cash and cash equivalents, and other financial assets and liabilities approximate their fair value due to the short-term nature of such instruments, and, in the case of trade and other receivables, due to the fact that any loss resulting from its recoverability is already reflected in the provision for impairment losses.

The fair value of non-derivative financial assets and financial liabilities that are not traded in active markets is an estimated through the use of discounted cash flows that are calculated over market variables that are observable at the date of the financial statements.

The fair values of bonds issued were determined with reference to quoted market prices as they have standard terms and conditions and traded on an active liquid market.

The fair value of bank borrowings were determined based on discounted cash flow analysis, applying the corresponding discount yield curves to the remaining term to maturity.

The following table sets forth the current portion of the non-current bank borrowings and debt issued as of December 31, 2012 and 2011

 

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

Bank borrowings - current portion

     91,652         85,124   

Bonds issued - current portion

     395,453         58,607   

Total

     487,105         143,731   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

FINANCIAL COVENANTS

The following table shows the compliance with financial covenants (debt to equity ratio) required by domestic bond indentures:

 

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

Financial debt, current

     806,899        244,471   

Financial debt, non-current

     3,593,615        3,038,636   

Other debt guaranteed by Arauco

     555,940        167,450   

Total

     4,956,454        3,450,557   

Cash and cash equivalent

     (395,716     (315,901

Net financial debt

     4,560,738        3,134,656   

Non-controlling interests

     74,437        90,543   

Equity attributable to owners of parent

     6,891,322        6,939,607   

Total equity

     6,965,759        7,030,150   

Debt to equity ratio

     0.65        0.45   

 

 

 

 

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The following table sets forth reconciliation between the financial liabilities and the statement of financial position as of as of December 31, 2012 and 2011:

 

     December 2012  

Thousands of dollars

   Current      Non Current      Total  

Bonds obligations

     372,800         3,045,043         3,417,843   

Bank borrowings

     413,610         513,009         926,619   

Financial Leasing

     20,489         35,563         56,052   

Swap and Forward

     1,715         12,694         14,409   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other Financial Liabilities

     808,614         3,606,309         4,414,923   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Trades and Other Payables

     490,191         —           490,191   

Related party payables

     9,168         —           9,168   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accounts Payable, Total

     499,359         —           499,359   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
        
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial Liabilities, Total

     1,307,973         3,606,309         4,914,282   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     December 2011  

Thousands of dollars

   Current      Non Current      Total  

Bonds obligations

     58,607         2,561,307         2,619,914   

Bank borrowings

     185,818         407,523         593,341   

Financial Leasing

     46         69,806         69,852   

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         —           397,073   

Related party payables

     9,785         —           9,785   

Accounts Payable, Total

     406,858         —           406,858   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
        
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial Liabilities, Total

     655,850         3,063,471         3,719,321   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

FINANCIAL ASSETS

Financial Assets Measured at Fair Value through Profit or Loss (Held for Trading)

Financial assets measure at fair value through profit or 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 designated and effective as hedging instruments. Assets in this category are classified as current assets and are recorded at fair value with changes in value recognized profit or loss. These financial assets are held with the objective of maintaining adequate liquidity levels to meet the Arauco’s obligations.

The following table details Arauco’s financial assets measure at fair value through profit or loss:

 

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

Fair value through profit or loss (held for trading)

     180,558         155,751         16

Mutual Funds

     180,558         155,751         16

Mutual Funds:

Arauco invests in local and international mutual funds in order to maximize the returns of cash surpluses denominated in Chilean Pesos or in foreign currencies such as U.S. Dollars or Euros. These instruments are permitted by Arauco’s Investment Policy.

 

 

 

 

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The following table sets forth the risk classification of mutual funds as of December 31, 2012 and 2011

 

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

AAAfm

     180,318         155,246   

AAfm

     240         505   

Total Mutual Funds

     180,558         155,751   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Hedging Instruments

As of December 31, 2012, Arauco has certain derivatives designated as hedging instruments for cash flow hedge purposes. Specifically, Arauco has designated cross currency swaps as hedging instruments whose fair value as of December 31, 2012 was ThU.S.$60,333 for those in an asset position and ThU.S.$12,694 for those in a liability position, which are presented in the consolidated statements of financial position in the line items “other non-current financial assets” and “other non-current financial liabilities”, respectively. Also, Arauco has designated foreign exchange forwards as hedging instruments whose fair value was ThU.S.$645, which is presented in the consolidated statements of financial position in the line item other current financial assets. Changes in fair value during the period have been recognized in other comprehensive income and have been accumulated in equity.

Nature of Risk

Arauco is exposed to the risk of variability in cash flows from changes in foreign exchange rates, mainly due to balances of assets denominated in U.S. Dollars and liabilities denominated in UF (obligations to the public), which causes mismatches that could affect operating results.

Information on Swaps Designated as Hedging Instruments

Swaps hedging Bonds Serie H

Hedged Item

In March 2009, Arauco issued Bonds Serie H for total of U.F. 2,000,000 at an annual interest rate of 2.25% payable semi-annually (in March and September of each year). In order to mitigate the risk of variability of cash flows from changes in the exchange rate, Arauco entered into two cross-currency swaps that fully hedge the total amount of the bond issued:

Hedging instrument

Contract 1: Arauco receives semi-annual interest (in March and September of each year) based on a notional amount of 1,000,000 UF at a 2.25% annual interest rate, and pays semi-annual interest (in March and September of each year) based on a notional amount of US$ 35.7 million (equivalent to 1,000,000 UF at the exchange rate at the date of the contract) at an annual interest rate of 4.99%. The swap matures on March 1, 2014. The fair value of the swap was ThU.S.$9,726 as of December 31, 2012.

 

 

 

 

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Contract 2: Arauco receives semi-annual interest (in March and September of each year) based on a notional amount of 1,000,000 UF at an annual interest rate of 2.25%, and pays semi-annual interest (in March and September) based on a notional amount of U.S.$35.28 million (equivalent to 1,000,000 UF at the exchange rate at the date of the contract) at an annual interest rate of 4.94%. The swap matures on March 1, 2014. The fair value of the swap was ThU.S.$10,199 as of December 31, 2012.

Based on its test of effectiveness, Arauco determined that the hedging instrument is highly effective to offset the variability in cash flows of the hedged item from changes in the exchange rate.

Swaps Hedging Bond Series F

Hedged Item

In November 2008 and March 2009, Arauco issued Bond Series F for a total of 7,000,000 UF at an annual interest rate of 4.25% payable semi-annually. In order to mitigate the risk of variability in cash flows from changes in the exchange rate, Arauco entered into four cross-currency swap contracts that fully hedge the total amount of the bond issued.

Hedging instrument

Contract 1: Arauco receives semi-annual interest payments (in April and October of each year) based on a notional amount of 1,000,000 UF at an annual interest rate of 4.25%, and pays semi-annual interest (in April and October of each year) 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 an annual interest rate of 5.86%. This contract matures on October 30, 2014. The fair value of this swap was ThU.S.$6,923 as of December 31, 2012.

Contract 2: Arauco receives semi-annual interest payments (in April and October of each year) based on a notional amount of 1,000,000 UF at an annual interest 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 an annual interest rate of 5.79%. This contract matures on April 30, 2014. The fair value of this swap was ThU.S.$7,413 as of December 31, 2012.

Contract 3: Arauco receives semi-annual interest payments (in April and October of each year) based on a notional amount of 1,000,000 UF at an annual interest rate of 4.25%, and pays semi-annual interest (in April and October of each year) 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 an annual interest rate of 5.8%. This contract matures on October 30, 2014. The fair value of this swap was ThU.S.$8,057 as of December 31, 2012.

Contract 4: Arauco receives semi-annual interest payments (in April and October of each year) based on a notional amount of 1,000,000 UF at an annual interest rate of 4.25%, and pays semi-annual interest (in April and October of each year) 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 an annual interest rate of 5.79%. This contract matures on October 30, 2014. The fair value of this swap was ThU.S.$7,813 as of December 31, 2012.

 

 

 

 

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Contract 5: Arauco receives semi-annual interest payments (in April and October of each year) based on a notional amount of 1,000,000 UF at an annual interest 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 an annual interest rate of 5.62%. This contract matures on October 30, 2014. The fair value of this swap was ThU.S.$7,056 as of December 31, 2012.

Contract 6: Arauco receives semi-annual interest payments (in April and October of each year) based on a notional amount of UF 1,000,000 at an annual interest rate of 4.25%, and pays semi-annual interest (in April and October of each year) 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 an annual interest rate of 5.29%. This contract matures on October 30, 2021. The fair value of this swap was ThU.S.$0,148 as of December 31, 2012.

Contract 7: Arauco receives semi-annual interest payments (In April and October of each year) based on a notional amount of UF 1,000,000 at an annual interest rate of 4.25%, and pays semi-annual interest (In April and October of each year) 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 an annual interest rate of 5.23%. This contract matures on October 30, 2021. The fair value of this swap is ThU.S.$0.362 as of December 31, 2012.

Based on its test of effectiveness, Arauco determined that the hedging instrument is highly effective to offset the variability in cash flows of the hedged item from changes in the exchange rate.

Swaps Hedging Bond Series J

Hedged Item

In September 2010, Arauco issued bond series J for a total of 5,000,000 UF at an annual interest rate of 3.25% payable semi-annually. In order to mitigate the risk of variability in cash flows from changes in the exchange rate, Arauco entered into five cross-currency swap contracts that fully cover the total amount of the bond issued:

Hedging instrument

Contract 1: Arauco receives semi-annual interest payments (in March and September) based on a notional amount of 1,000,000 UF at an annual interest 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 an annual interest rate of 5.20%. This contract matures on September 1, 2020. The fair value of this swap is ThU.S.$ (2,451) as of December 31, 2012.

Contract 2: Arauco receives semi-annual interest payments (in March and September) based on a notional amount of 1,000,000 UF at an annual interest 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 an annual interest rate of 5.20%. This contract matures on September 1, 2020. The fair value of this swap is ThU.S.$ (2,451) as of December 31, 2012.

 

 

 

 

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Contract 3: Arauco receives semi-annual interest payments (in March and September) based on a notional amount of 1,000,000 UF at an annual interest 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 an annual interest rate of 5.25%. This contract matures on September 1, 2020. The fair value of this swap is ThU.S.$ (2,615) as of December 31, 2012.

Contract 4: Arauco receives semi-annual interest payments (in March and September) based on a notional amount of 1,000,000 UF at an annual interest 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 an annual interest rate of 5.17%. This contract matures on September 1, 2020. The fair value of this swap is ThU.S.$ (2,363) as of December 31, 2012.

Contract 5: Arauco receives semi-annual interest payments (in March and September) based on a notional amount of 1,000,000 UF at an annual interest rate of 3.25%, and pays semi-annual interest (in March and September) based on a notional amount of U.S.$42.86 million (equivalent to 1,000,000 UF at the exchange rate at the date of the contract) at an annual interest rate of 5.09%. This contract matures on September 1, 2020. The fair value of this swap is ThU.S.$ (2,091) as of December 31, 2012.

Based on its test of effectiveness, Arauco determined that the hedging instrument is highly effective to offset the variability in cash flows of the hedged item from changes in the exchange rate

Swaps Hedging Bond Series E

Hedged Item

In November 2008 Arauco issued bond series E for a total of UF 1,000,000, at an annual interest rate 4.00%, payable semi-annually. In order to mitigate the risk of variability in cash flows from changes in the exchange rate, Arauco entered into a cross-currency swap, which fully covered the amount of the bond issued:

Hedging instrument

Contract 1: Arauco receives semi-annual interests (In April and October) based on a notional amount of UF 1,000,000 at an annual interest rate of 4.00% 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 an annual interest rate of 3.36%. This contract matures on October 30, 2014. The fair value of this swap is ThU.S.$ 2,491 as of December 31, 2012.

Based on its test of effectiveness, Arauco determined that the hedging instrument is highly effective to offset the variability in cash flows of the hedged item from changes in the exchange rate.

 

 

 

 

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Swaps Hedging Bond Series P

Hedged Item

In April 2012, Arauco issued bond series P for a total of 5,000,000 UF at an annual interest rate of 4.00% payable semi-annually. In order to mitigate the risk of variability in cash flows from changes in the exchange rate, Arauco entered into four cross-currency swaps that partially cover amount of the bond issued:

Hedging instrument

Contract 1: Arauco receives semi-annual interest payments (in May and November) based on a notional amount of 1,000,000 UF at an annual interest 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 an annual interest rate of 4.39%. This contract matures on November 15, 2021. The fair value of this swap is ThU.S.$ (0.723) as December 31, 2012.

Contract 2: Arauco receives semi-annual interest (May and November) based on a notional amount of UF 1,000,000 at an annual interest rate of 3.96%, and pay semiannual interest (May and November) based on a notional amount of U.S.$ 47.16 million (equivalent to UF 1,000,000 at the year-end exchange rate) at an annual interest rate of 3.97%. This contract matures on November 15, 2021. The fair value is ThU.S.$ 0.146 at December 31, 2012.

Based on its test of effectiveness, Arauco determined that the hedging instrument is highly effective to offset the variability in cash flows of the hedged item from changes in the exchange rate.

Hedging Strategy

Considering that Arauco has a high percentage of assets denominated in U.S. Dollars (its functional currency), it is exposed to the risk of exchange rate as it has bonds issued denominated in U.F. (Chilean inflation-indexed, peso-denominated monetary unit). The objective of entering into cross currency swaps is to hedge the variability in cash flows for the U.F. exchange rate, exchanging the cash flows from the bonds issued denominated in U.F., with cash flows in U.S. Dollar at a fixed exchange rate determined at inception of the cross currency swaps.

The table below sets forth summarized information of the fair value of the hedging instruments as of December 31, 2012:

 

Company

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

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

  Cash flow   Exchange rate   Financial Liabilities   Bonds issued
in UF
  Swap BARAU - E     2,491      Cross Currency
swap

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

  Cash flow   Exchange rate   Financial Liabilities   Bonds issued
in UF
  Swap BARAU - F     6,923      Cross Currency
swap

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

  Cash flow   Exchange rate   Financial Liabilities   Bonds issued
in UF
  Swap BARAU - F     7,413      Cross Currency
swap

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

  Cash flow   Exchange rate   Financial Liabilities   Bonds issued
in UF
  Swap BARAU - F     7,813      Cross Currency
swap

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

  Cash flow   Exchange rate   Financial Liabilities   Bonds issued
in UF
  Swap BARAU - F     8,057      Cross Currency
swap

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

  Cash flow   Exchange rate   Financial Liabilities   Bonds issued
in UF
  Swap BARAU - F     7,056      Cross Currency
swap

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

  Cash flow   Exchange rate   Financial Liabilities   Bonds issued
in UF
  Swap BARAU - F     148      Cross Currency
swap

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

  Cash flow   Exchange rate   Financial Liabilities   Bonds issued
in UF
  Swap BARAU - F     362      Cross Currency
swap

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

  Cash flow   Exchange rate   Financial Liabilities   Bonds issued
in UF
  Swap BARAU - H     10,199      Cross Currency
swap

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

  Cash flow   Exchange rate   Financial Liabilities   Bonds issued
in UF
  Swap BARAU - H     9,726      Cross Currency
swap

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

  Cash flow   Exchange rate   Financial Liabilities   Bonds issued
in UF
  Swap BARAU - J     (2,451   Cross Currency
swap

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

  Cash flow   Exchange rate   Financial Liabilities   Bonds issued
in UF
  Swap BARAU - J     (2,451   Cross Currency
swap

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

  Cash flow   Exchange rate   Financial Liabilities   Bonds issued
in UF
  Swap BARAU - J     (2,615   Cross Currency
swap

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

  Cash flow   Exchange rate   Financial Liabilities   Bonds issued
in UF
  Swap BARAU - J     (2,363   Cross Currency
swap

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

  Cash flow   Exchange rate   Financial Liabilities   Bonds issued
in UF
  Swap BARAU - J     (2,091   Cross Currency
swap

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

  Cash flow   Exchange rate   Financial Liabilities   Bonds issued
in UF
  Swap BARAU - P     (723   Cross Currency
swap

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

  Cash flow   Exchange rate   Financial Liabilities   Bonds issued
in UF
  Swap BARAU - P     145      Forward

Arauco Colombia S.A.

  Cash flow   Exchange rate   Financial Liabilities   Forward   Forward Colombian
Peso
    (456   Forward

Arauco Colombia S.A.

  Cash flow   Exchange rate   Financial Liabilities   Forward   Forward Colombian
Peso
    (189   Forward

 

 

 

 

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December 31, 2012

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

 

 

Loans and Receivables

Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. In the consolidated statements of financial position they are included in line items “Cash and cash equivalents” (certain components of cash and cash equivalents), “Trade and Other Current/Non-Current Receivables” and “Accounts receivable from related parties”.

Loans and receivables are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method and are tested for impairment. Financial assets that are classified as loans and receivables are: cash and cash-equivalents, time deposits, repurchase agreements, trade and other current/non-current receivables, and account receivables from related parties.

 

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

Loans and Receivables

     1,052,904         907,898   

Cash and cash equivalents

     215,158         160,150   

Cash

     63,359         31,624   

Time Deposits

     151,799         128,526   

Trade and other receivables

     837,746         747,748   

Trades and Other receivables

     637,623         645,602   

Other receivables

     200,123         102,146   

Accounts receivable from related parties

     130,423         70,179   

Cash and Cash Equivalents: Includes cash on hand, bank checking accounts balances and time deposits. They are short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

The following table sets forth the cash and cash equivalents balances classified by currency as of December 31, 2012 2011.

 

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

Cash and Cash Equivalents

     395,716         315,901   

US Dollar

     325,340         196,546   

Euro

     1,867         58,328   

Other currencies

     46,080         47,410   

Chilean pesos

     22,429         13,617   

Time Deposits and Repurchase Agreements:

The investment objective of time deposits and repurchase agreements is to maximize in the short-term the amounts of cash surpluses. These instruments are authorized by Arauco’s Investment Policy, which allows investing in fixed income securities. These instruments have a maturity of less than three months from the date of acquisition.

Trades and Other Receivables: These represent enforceable rights for Arauco resulting from the normal course of the business.

 

 

 

 

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

The provision for doubtful accounts is presented as a deduction of trade and other receivables. The provision for doubtful accounts is established when there is objective evidence that Arauco will not receive payments under the original sale terms. Provisions are made when the customer 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.

Accounts receivable from related parties: Represent enforceable rights for Arauco generated in the ordinary course of business, calling it normal to the line of business, activity or purpose of the operation and financing, in which Arauco owns a non-controlling interest in the ownership of the counterparty.

The following table sets forth trade and other current/non-current receivables classified by currencies as of December 31, 2012 and 2011.

 

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

Trades and other current receivables

     825,869         740,416   

US Dollar

     520,803         500,790   

Euros

     26,711         25,800   

Other currencies

     113,856         127,871   

Chilean pesos

     163,084         82,754   

U.F.

     1,415         3,201   

Accounts receivable from related parties, current

     130,423         70,179   

US Dollar

     122,315         69,356   

Other currencies

     1,268         822   

Chilean pesos

     6,840         1   

Trade and other non-current receivables

     11,877         7,332   

US Dollar

     5,204         641   

Chilean pesos

     3,374         2,538   

U.F.

     3,299         4,153   

The following table summarizes Arauco’s categories of financial assets at the end of each reporting period:

 

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

Financial Assets

     1,424,218         1,158,478   

Fair value through profit or loss

     240,891         180,401   

Mutual Funds

     180,558         155,751   

Hedging Assets

     60,333         24,650   

Loans and receivables

     1,183,327         978,077   

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

Financial Liabilities Measured at Amortized Cost

Financial liabilities correspond to non-derivative financial instruments with contractual cash flow payments that can be either fixed or variable.

Also, this category includes those non-derivative financial liabilities for services or goods delivered to Arauco at the end of each reporting period that have not yet been paid. These amounts are not insured and are generally paid within thirty days after being recognized.

As the end of each reporting period, Arauco includes in this category bank borrowings, bonds issued denominated in U.S. Dollars and in UF, trade and other payables.

 

          December      December      December      December  
          2012      2011      2012      2011  
    

Currency

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

Total Financial Liabilities

        4,899,873         3,689,965         5,138,212         3,895,619   

Bonds Issued

   U.S. Dollar      2,487,236         1,985,244         2,712,585         2,186,270   

Bonds Issued

   U.F.      930,607         634,670         949,141         653,561   

Bank borrowings

   U.S. Dollar      840,373         574,665         840,681         561,476   

Bank borrowings

   Other currencies      86,246         18,676         80,394         17,602   

Financial Leasing

   Other currencies      56,052         69,852         56,052         69,852   

Trades and Other Payables

   U.S. Dollar      119,458         73,995         119,458         73,995   

Trades and Other Payables

   Euro      9,114         43,392         9,114         43,392   

Trades and Other Payables

   Other currencies      69,867         43,471         69,867         43,471   

Trades and Other Payables

   Chilean pesos      289,190         232,893         289,190         232,893   

Trades and Other Payables

   U.F.      2,562         3,322         2,562         3,322   

Related party payables

   U.S. Dollar      1,474         9,751         1,474         9,751   

Related party payables

   Chilean pesos      7,694         34         7,694         34   

The financial liabilities at amortized cost presented in the consolidated statements of financial positions as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:

 

    

December 2012

 
     Current      Non Current         
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      Total  

Other financial liabilities

     806,899         3,593,614         4,400,514   

Trade and other payables

     490,191         —           490,191   

Total Financial Liabilities Measured at Amortized Cost

     1,297,090         3,593,614         4,890,705   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

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

Other financial liabilities

     244,471         3,038,636         3,283,107   

Trade and other payables

     397,073         —           397,073   

Total Financial Liabilities Measured at Amortized Cost

     641,544         3,038,636         3,680,180   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial Liabilities Measured at Fair Value

As of the closing date of the financial statements, Arauco held a cross currency swap as a financial liability measures at fair value through profit or loss. This liability incurred a net decrease of 70%, generated mainly by a decrease in the horizon of the time in flows to be discounted.

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

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

Fair value Financial Liabilities with changes in income and loss

     1,070         3,612         -70

Swap

     1,070         3,612         -70

The table below sets forth Arauco’s categories of financial liabilities at the end of each reporting period:

 

     December      December  
     2012      2011  

Financial Liabilities

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Total Financial Liabilities

     4,914,282         3,745,065   

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss (held for trading)

     1,070         29,356   

Hedging Liabilities

     13,339         25,744   

Financial Liabilities Measured at Amortized Cost

     4,899,873         3,689,965   

Cash Flow Hedges Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income

The following table sets forth the reconciliation of cash flow hedges presented in Other Comprehensive Income:

 

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

Opening balance

     (25,914     (14,079

Fair value gains (losses) arising during the year

     48,733        (54,500

Exchange differences of bonds hedged

     (72,226     41,293   

Finance costs

     5,942        7,443   

Settlements during the period

     (6,468     (7,003

Deferred taxes

     4,823        932   

Closing balance

     (45,110     (25,914

 

 

 

 

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Effect in Profit or Loss

The following table sets forth the net gains/losses and impairment losses recognized in the statement of income on financial instruments:

 

         Net Gain (loss)     Impairment  
         12-31-2012     12-31-2011     12-31-2012      12-31-2011  
 

Financial Instrument

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

At fair value through profit or loss

  Swap      3,903        2,276        
 

Forward

     (10,401     (1,443     
 

Mutual Funds

     410        3,041        
 

Total

     (6,088     3,874        —           —     
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Loans and Receivables

  Time deposits      10,919        8,676        
 

Repurchase agreements

     770        115        
 

Trades and Other receivables

     —          —          6,839         (3,483
 

Total

     11,689        8,791        6,839         (3,483
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Hedging instruments

  Cross currency swaps      (5,942     (3,187     
 

Total

     (5,942     (3,187     
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
Liabilities            

At amortized cost

  Bank borrowings      (16,789     (4,209     
 

Bonds issued

     (160,948     (87,270     
 

Total

     (177,737     (91,479     —           —     
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Fair Value Hierarchy

The assets and liabilities measured at fair value in the consolidated statements of financial position as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 have been measured based on the valuation methodologies provided in IAS 39. The methodologies applied for each financial instrument are classified according to their hierarchy as follows:

 

 

Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.

 

 

Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the assets or liabilities, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices); and

 

 

Level 3: Inputs for the assets or liabilities that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).

 

    

Fair Value

December

     Fair value hierarchy levels  

Thousands of dollars

   2012      Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

Financial assets measured at fair value

           

Hedging instruments - CCS

     60,333         —           60,333         —     

Foreign exchange forwards

     —           —           —           —     

Mutual Funds

     180,558         180,558         —           —     

Financial liabilities measured at fair value

           

Hedging instruments - CCS

     13,764         —           13,764         —     

Foreign exchange forwards

     645         —           645         —     

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

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

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

 

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

 

  b) Ensuring funding for new investments to achieve sustainable growth over time;

 

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

 

  d) Maximizing the Company’s value and 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 carrying amount of equity plus its financial debt (bank borrowings and bonds issued).

Quantitative Information on Capital Management

The following table sets forth the financial covenants that the Company has to comply with as part of the terms of certain of its obligations:

 

Financial obligation

   12/31/2012
(ThU.S.$)
     12/31/2011
(ThU.S.$)
     Coverage
Ratio
equal to
or greater
than 2.0
times
    Debt to  equity
ratio(1) equal to
or less than 1.2
times
     Debt to
total
assets
ratio(2)
equal to
or less
than 0.75
times
 

Domestic Bonds

     930,607         634,670         N/R        ü         N/R   

Forestal Río Grande S.A. Loan

     34,725         69,440         ü (3)       N/R         ü (3)  

Bilateral BBVA Bank Loan

     168,379         216,426         ü        ü         N/R   

Bilateral Scotiabank Loan

     198,650         198,925         ü        ü         N/R   

Other Loans

     371,291         108,550         No Financial Covenants Required   

Foreign Bonds

     2,487,236         1,985,244         No Financial Covenants Required   

Committed Line

     0         0         ü        ü         N/R   

Flakeboard credit with Arauco warranty

     153,574         0         ü        ü         N/R   

N/R: Not required for the financial obligation

 

(1) Debt to equity ratio (financial debt divided by equity plus non-controlling interests)
(2) Debt to total assets ratio (financial debt divided by total assets)
(3) Financial covenants required to the loan of Forestal Río Grande S.A. apply only to financial statements of that company

As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, Arauco has complied with all of its financial covenants.

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

The following table sets forth the credit ratings of our debt instruments as of December 31, 2012, are as follows:

 

Instrument

   Standard
& Poor’s
(4)
   Fitch
Ratings
   Moody’s
(5)
   Feller
Rate (6)

Local bonds

   —      AA    —      AA

Foreign bonds

   BBB    BBB    Baa2    —  

 

(4) In September 2012 Standard & Poor’s rated Arauco on negative outlook.
(5) In March 2013 Moody’s downgraded the rating of Arauco to Baa3 with a negative outlook
(6) In February, 2013 Feller Rate downgraded Arauco’s credit rating to AA- for domestic scale.

Capitalization 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 arrangements. 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.

The capitalization of Arauco as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 is as follows:

 

Thousands of dollars

   12-31-2012      12-31-2011  

Equity

     6,965,759         7,030,150   

Bank borrowings

     926,619         593,341   

Financial leasing

     56,052         69,852   

Bonds issued

     3,417,843         2,619,914   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Capital

     11,366,273         10,313,257   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The nature of external capital requirements is determined by the obligation to maintain certain financial ratios that ensure payment compliance with bank borrowings or bonds issued, 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 instruments are exposed to various financial risks: credit risk, liquidity risk and market risk (including exchange rate risks, interest rate risks and price risks). Arauco’s overall risk management program focuses on uncertainty in financial markets and 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.

Credit Risk

Description

Credit risk refers to financial uncertainty at different periods of time relating to the fulfillment of obligations subscribed to by counterparties, at the time of exercising the contract rights to receive cash or other financial assets on behalf of Arauco.

 

 

 

 

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Explanation of Credit Risk Exposure and How This Risk Arises

Arauco’s exposure to credit risk is directly related to each of its customer’s individual abilities to fulfill their contractual commitments, reflected in trade receivables. Furthermore, credit risk also arises for time deposits, repurchase agreements and mutual funds.

As a policy for its trade receivables, Arauco entered into insurance policies for open account sales. The insurance policies are used to cover export sales from Arauco, Aserraderos Arauco S.A., Paneles Arauco S.A., Forestal Arauco S.A., and Alto Paraná S.A. as well as domestic sales of Arauco Distribución S.A., Arauco México S.A. de C.V., Arauco Wood Inc., Arauco Colombia S.A., Arauco Perú S.A., Arauco Panels USA LLC, Flakeboard Co Ltd., Flakeboard America Ltd. and Alto Paraná S.A. (and subsidiaries). Arauco contracts its insurance policies with Continental Credit Insurance Company (rated AA- by credit agencies as Humphreys and Fitch Ratings on April 04, 2012). Until November 30, 2012, Arauco do Brasil (and subsidiaries) insured its. Domestic credit sales with Euler Hermes Insurance Company and beginning on December 1, 2012, insurance policies all credit sales in the Arauco Group are insured with the Continental Credit Insurance Company. The insurance policies cover 90% of the amount invoice with no deductible.

In order to secure a credit line or an advanced payment to a supplier approved by the Credit Committee, Arauco gives several types of guarantees, such as mortgages, pledges, standby letters of credit, certificate of deposits, checks, promissory notes, mutual loans or any other guarantee that may be requested pursuant to each country’s legislation. The procedure to issue a guarantees is established in the Arauco’s Guarantee Policy, which has the purpose to control the accounting, maturity and valuation of such guarantees.

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

As of December 31, 2012, the total amount of guarantees given was U.S.$ 137,91 millions, which is summarized in the following table.

 

Guarantees Arauco Group

 

Guarantees Debtors

     70,092,532.13        50.8

-Certificate of deposit

     8  

-Standby L/C

     30  

-Promissory notes

     58  

-Mortgage

     2  

-Pledge

     2  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Guarantees Creditors

     67,814,282.47        49.2

-Certificate of deposit

     37  

-Standby L/C

     49  

-Promissory notes

     4  

-Mortgage

     8  

-Pledge

     1  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Guarantees

     137.906.814,60        100
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

At the end of each reporting period, the Company’s maximum credit risk exposure is limited to the carrying amount of the recognized trade receivables less the amounts receivable insured by credit insurance companies and the guarantees received by Arauco.

For the year ended December 31, 2012, Arauco’s consolidated revenues from sales were ThU.S.$ 4,280,302 out of which 65,29% correspond to credit sales, 25.63% to sales with letters of credit, and 9.08 % to other classes of sales.

As of December 31, 2012, to the trade receivables balance was ThU.S.$ 628,455 that according to the agreed term of sales, 69% corresponded to credit sales, 26.74% to sales with letters of credit and 4.26% to other classes of sales, distributed among 1,826 customers. The customer with the largest open account outstanding did not exceed 2.81% of total.

Arauco has made no refinancing or renegotiations with its customers.

The receivables covered by credit insurance and collateral were 98.54%, therefore, Arauco’s credit risk exposure of its portfolio is 1.46%.

 

Secured debt analysis Open Account

   ThU.S.$      %  

Total trade receivable Open Account

     433,617         100.00

debt secured(*)

     427,298         98.54

debt unsecured

     6,319         1.46

 

(*) Secured receivables are defined as the amount of trade receivables that are covered by credit insurance or collateral such as: stand-by letter of credits, mortgage or certificates of deposit, among others.

Accounts exposed to this type of risk are: trade receivable, financial lease debtors and other debtors.

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

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

Current Receivables

     

Trades receivables

     628,455         639,182   

Financial lease receivables

     1,527         3,261   

Other Debtors

     195,887         97,973   

Net subtotal

     825,869         740,416   

Trades receivables

     641,360         658,925   

Financial lease receivables

     1,563         3,356   

Other Debtors

     200,923         102,951   

Gross subtotal

     843,846         765,232   

Provision for doubtful trade receivables

     12,905         19,743   

Provision for doubtful lease receivables

     36         95   

Provision for doubtful other debtors

     5,036         4,978   

Subtotal Bad Debt

     17,977         24,816   

Non Current Receivables

     

Trades receivables

     6,297         579   

Financial lease receivables

     1,344         2,580   

Other Debtors

     4,236         4,173   

Net Subtotal

     11,877         7,332   

Trades receivables

     6,297         579   

Financial lease receivables

     1,344         2,580   

Other Debtors

     4,236         4,173   

Gross subtotal

     11,877         7,332   

Provision for doubtful trade receivables

     —           —     

Provision for doubtful lease receivables

     —           —     

Provision for doubtful other debtors

     —           —     

Subtotal Bad Debt

     —           —     

The following table sets for the reconciliation of changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts as of December 31, 2012 and 2011:

 

     12-31-2012
Th.U.S.$
    12-31-2011
Th.U.S.$
 

Opening balance

     24,816        21,333   

Impairment losses recognized on receivables

     760        6,352   

Increase (decrease) of foreign exchange translation

     88        38   

Reversal of impairment losses

     (7,687     (2,907

Closing balance

     17,977        24,816   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Unaudited Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2012

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 to Asia and the Middle East. Credit assessments of the issuing banks are performed periodically, in order to obtain domestic and international credit ratings made by the principal credit rating agencies, and of their financial position over the past five years. Depending on this evaluation, it is decided whether the issuing bank is approved or confirmation of the letter of credit is requested.

All sales are controlled by a credit verification system that has set parameters to block orders from customers who have accumulated past due amounts of a defined percentage of the debt and/or customers who at the time of product delivery have exceeded their credit limit or whose credit limit has expired.

The following table sets forth the age of trade receivables as of December 31, 2012 and 2011

December 31, 2012

 

     Age of trade receivables as of December 31, 2012  
     Non-past
due
    1 to
15
days
    16 to 30
days
    31 to
60
days
    60 to 90
days
    90 to
180
days
    More than 180
days
    Total  

ThUS$

     552,319        56,530        7,970        3,184        1,101        0        7,349        628,454   

%

     87.89     9.0     1.27     0.51     0.18     0     1.17     100

December 31, 2011

 

     Age of trade receivables as of December 31, 2011  
     Non-past
due
    1 to
15
days
    16 to 30
days
    31 to
60
days
    60 to 90
days
    90 to
180
days
    More than 180
days
    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     2.46     100

 

 

 

 

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Unaudited Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2012

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

 

 

Arauco has recognized impairment losses on trade receivables for a total of US$14.3 million over the last five years which represents 0.074% of total revenues from sales during that five-year period.

 

Impairment losses of trade receivables as a percentage of total revenues from sales

 
     2012     2011     2010     2009     2008     Last 5
years
 

Percentage of impairment losses

     0.010     0.15     0.01     0.03     0.16     0.074

The amount recovered through possession of collateral, credit insurance reimbursements or any other credit enhancement during the year ended December 31, 2012 was ThU.S.$ 4,896, which represents 49,19% 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 of collaterals received.

In December 2012, Arauco updated its Corporate Credit Policy.

Regarding the credit risk of time deposits, repurchase agreements and mutual funds, Arauco has in place a policy that minimizes the risk through guidelines for management of cash flow surpluses in low-risk institutions.

Currently there is a policy for provisions for doubtful accounts receivable under IFRS for all the Arauco group companies.

Investment Policy:

Arauco has an Investment Policy which identifies and limits the financial instruments and the entities that Arauco and its subsidiaries are authorized to invest in.

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.

For financial instruments, the only permitted investments are fixed income investments and instruments with adequate liquidity. Each instrument has defined classifications and limits, depending on duration and type of issuer.

Regarding to intermediaries (such as banks, securities brokers and broker/dealers of mutual funds), a scoring methodology is used to determining the relative degree of risk of each intermediary based on their financial position and assigning score points that result in a credit risk rating to each intermediary. Arauco uses this scoring system to determine its investment limits for each intermediary.

 

 

 

 

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December 31, 2012

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

 

 

The required information to evaluate the various criteria are obtained from published financial statements from the banks under evaluation and from the credit risk ratings of short and long term debt securities obtained from rating agencies authorized by the Superintendency of Banks and Financial Institutions (Fitch Ratings Chile, Humphreys and Feller Rate).

The criteria evaluated are: Capital and Reserves, Current Ratio, Return on equity, Net Income to Operating income Ratio, Debt to Equity Ratio and the Credit Risk rating 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.

Liquidity Risk

Description

This risk corresponds to Arauco’s ability to fulfill its financial obligations upon maturity.

Explanation of Liquidity Risk Exposure and How This Risk Arises

Arauco’s exposure to liquidity risk is mainly from its obligations to bondholders, banks and financial institutions, creditors and other payables. Liquidity risk may arise if Arauco is unable to meet the 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 monitors on an ongoing basis the Company’s cash flow forecasts based on short and long term forecasts and available financing alternatives. In order to manage the risk level of financial assets, Arauco follows its investment policy.

 

 

 

 

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December 31, 2012

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

 

 

The following tables details Arauco’s liquidity analysis for its financial liabilities as of December 31, 2012 and 2011. The tables have been drawn up based on the contractual undiscounted cash outflows and their remaining contractual maturities:

December 31, 2012:

 

                    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

     116         0         0         72         0         0         0         116         72       Monthly      7.00     7.00
—     

Arauco Do Brasil S.A.

   Real   

Banco Alfa - Brasil

     121         0         0         0         0         0         0         121         0       Monthly      6.70     6.70
93.458.000-1   

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   U.S.
Dollar
  

Banco BBVA - Estados Unidos

     0         24,379         24,000         97,187         24,169         0         0         48,379         121,355       semiannual; (k) semiannually from     
 
 
Libor 6
months
+ 0,2
  
  
   
 
 
Libor 6
months
+ 0,2
  
  
—     

Arauco Do Brasil S.A.

   Real   

Banco HSBC - Brasil

     48         0         0         111         0         0         0         48         111       maturity      5.50     5.50
—     

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Real   

Banco HSBC - Brasil

     0         0         3,432         0         0         0         0         3,432         0       maturity      5.50     5.50
—     

Arauco Do Brasil S.A.

   Real   

Banco Bradesco

     158         0         0         288         0         0         0         158         288       maturity      5.50     5.50
—     

Arauco Do Brasil S.A.

   Real   

Banco do Brasil - Brasil

     292         0         0         0         435         0         0         292         435       maturity      8.70     8.70
—     

Arauco Do Brasil S.A.

   Real   

Banco do Brasil - Brasil

     4,270         0         0         0         0         0         0         4,270         0       Monthly      5.50     5.50
—     

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Real   

Banco Votorantim - Brasil

     63         0         0         722         646         3,472         0         63         4,840       maturity      9.30     9.30
—     

Arauco Do Brasil S.A.

   Real   

Banco Votorantim - Brasil

     86         0         0         0         0         0         0         86         0       Monthly      6.60     6.60
—     

Arauco Do Brasil S.A.

   Real   

Banco Votorantim - Brasil

     66         0         0         0         157         0         0         66         157       maturity      8.70     8.70
—     

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   U.S.
Dollar
  

Banco Votorantim - Brasil

     6         0         0         0         0         403         0         6         403       Monthly      3.30     3.30
—     

Arauco Do Brasil S.A.

   Real   

Banco Itau - Brasil

     62         0         0         98         0         0         0         62         98       maturity      4.50     4.50
—     

Arauco Do Brasil S.A.

   Real   

Banco Itau - Brasil

     34         0         0         0         75         0         0         34         75       maturity      5.50     5.50
—     

Arauco Do Brasil S.A.

   Real   

Banco Itau - Brasil

     256         0         0         0         634         0         0         256         634       maturity      8.70     8.70
—     

Arauco Do Brasil S.A.

   Real   

Banco Itau - Brasil

     74         0         0         0         184         0         0         74         184       maturity      8.70     8.70
—     

Arauco Do Brasil S.A.

   Real   

Banco Itau - Brasil

     0         2,446         0         0         0         0         0         2,446         0       maturity      5.50     5.50
—     

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Real   

Banco Itau - Brasil

     256         0         0         0         452         0         0         256         452       maturity      4.50     4.50
—     

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Real   

Bndes Subcrédito A-E-I

     0         32         0         1,131         1,131         1,131         11,824         32         15,216       maturity      8.41     8.41
—     

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Real   

Bndes Subcrédito B-F-J

     0         21         0         759         759         759         7,215         21         9,492       maturity      9.41     9.41
—     

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   U.S.
Dollar
  

Bndes Subcrédito C-G-K

     60         0         0         385         385         385         5,037         60         6,193       maturity      6.47     6.47
—     

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Real   

Bndes Subcrédito D-H-L

     0         26         0         951         951         951         8,178         26         11,031       maturity      10.61     10.61
93.458.000-1   

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   U.S.
Dollar
  

Scotiabank - Chile

     0         0         198         202,671         0         0         0         198         202,671       maturity      1.59     1.59
93.458.000-1   

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   U.S.
Dollar
  

Scotiabank - Chile

     0         15,007         0         0         0         0         0         15,007         0       maturity      0.45     0.45
93.458.000-1   

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   U.S.
Dollar
  

Scotiabank - Chile

     0         35,015         0         0         0         0         0         35,015         0       maturity      0.45     0.45
93.458.000-1   

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   U.S.
Dollar
  

Santander - Chile

     0         50,054         0         0         0         0         0         50,054         0       maturity      0.46     0.46
93.458.000-1   

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   U.S.
Dollar
  

Santander - Chile

     0         30,010         0         0         0         0         0         30,010         0       maturity      0.49     0.49
93.458.000-1   

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   U.S.
Dollar
  

Banco del Estado

     100,093         0         0         0         0         0         0         100,093         0       maturity      0.48     0.48
93.458.000-1   

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   U.S.
Dollar
  

Banco Chile

     0         50,035         0         0         0         0         0         50,035         0       maturity      0.71     0.71
—     

Alto Parana S.A.

   Argentine
Pesos
  

Banco BBVA - Argentina

     108         0         6,100         0         0         0         0         6,208         0       maturity      19.90     19.90
—     

Alto Parana S.A.

   Argentine
Pesos
  

Banco BBVA - Argentina

     100         0         6,100         0         0         0         0         6,200         0       maturity      18.25     18.25
—     

Alto Parana S.A.

   Argentine
Pesos
  

Banco BBVA - Argentina

     69         4,067         0         0         0         0         0         4,136         0       maturity      19.00     19.00
—     

Alto Parana S.A.

   Argentine
Pesos
  

Banco BBVA - Argentina

     0         104         0         8,960         0         0         0         104         8,960       maturity      19.40     19.40
—     

Alto Parana S.A.

   Argentine
Pesos
  

Banco Galicia - Argentina

     8,254         0         0         0         0         0         0         8,254         0       maturity      16.60     16.60
—     

Alto Parana S.A.

   Argentine
Pesos
  

Banco Macro - Argentina

     122         8,133         0         0         0         0         0         8,255         0       Monthly      16.50     16.50
—     

Alto Parana S.A.

   Argentine
Pesos
  

Banco Macro - Argentina

     67         4,067         0         0         0         0         0         4,134         0       Quarterly      19.25     19.25
—     

Arauco Do Brasil S.A.

   Real   

Fundo de Desenvolvimiento Econom. - Brasil

     67         0         0         0         193         0         0         67         193       maturity      0.00     0.00
76.721.630-0   

Forestal Rio Grande S.A.

   U.S.
Dollar
  

J.P.Morgan - Estados Unidos

     9,012         0         25,713         0         0         0         0         34,725         0       maturity     
 
 
Libor 3
months
+ 0,375
  
  
   
 
 
Libor 3
months
+ 0,375
  
  
—     

Arauco Canada Panels ULC

   U.S.
Dollar
  

J.P.Morgan - Estados Unidos

     0         0         472         0         148,192         0         0         472         148,192       maturity      L +6,5     L +6,5
—     

Arauco Canada Panels ULC

   U.S.
Dollar
  

Business New Brunswick

     0         0         0         4,072         0         0         0         0         4,072       maturity      4.70     4.70
—     

Arauco Canada Panels ULC

   U.S.
Dollar
  

Fednor (industry Canada)

     0         0         69         69         0         0         0         69         69       maturity      0.00     0.00
—     

Arauco Canada Panels ULC

   U.S.
Dollar
  

SSM EDC

     0         0         270         430         0         0         0         270         430       maturity      1.50     1.50
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

         
        

Total Préstamos con Bancos

     123,860         223,396         66,354         317,906         178,363         7,101         32,254         413,610         535,623           
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

         

 

                    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         15,844         16,182         0         0         0         15,844         16,182       (i) semiannual; (k) Maturity      4.02     3.96
93.458.000-1   

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   UF   

Barau-F

     0         0         2,336         28,020         28,021         27,702         387,369         2,336         471,112       (i) semiannual; (k) Maturity      4.24     4.25
93.458.000-1   

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   UF   

Barau-H

     0         710         0         95,875         0         0         0         710         95,875       (i) semiannual; (k) Maturity      2.40     2.25
93.458.000-2   

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   UF   

Barau-J

     0         2,557         0         21,480         21,480         21,480         248,505         2,557         312,945       (i) semiannual; (k) Maturity      3.23     3.22
93.458.000-3   

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   UF   

Barau-P

     0         0         1,205         18,849         18,849         18,849         307,494         1,205         364,041       (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         293,522         0         0         1,004         327,947       (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         567,423         0         15,205         712,423       (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         143,429         0         0         2,734         162,179       (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         299,751         0         0         0         0         307,054         0       (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         399,822         0         0         0         4,047         399,822       (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         423,664         8,889         543,664       (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         546,891         11,215         689,391       (i) semiannual; (k) Maturity      4.77     4.75
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

         
        

Total

     42,612         6,001         324,187         793,403         665,301         722,954         1,913,923         372,800         4,095,581           
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

         

 

                    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
 
85.805.200-9   

Forestal Celco S.A.

   UF   

Banco Santander

     196         392         4,270         4,216         1,186         0         0         4,858         5,402       Monthly      —           —     
82.152.700-7   

Bosques Arauco S.A.

   UF   

Banco Santander

     0         0         818         0         0         0         0         818         0       Monthly      —           —     
96.567.940-5   

Forestal Valdivia S.A.

   UF   

Banco Santander

     42         84         400         753         96         0         0         526         849       Monthly      —           —     
85.805.200-9   

Forestal Celco S.A.

   UF   

Banco de Chile

     700         1,400         7,307         13,336         4,798         0         0         9,407         18,134       Monthly      —           —     
82.152.700-7   

Bosques Arauco S.A.

   UF   

Banco de Chile

     71         142         752         1,450         149         0         0         965         1,599       Monthly      —           —     
96.567.940-5   

Forestal Valdivia S.A.

   UF   

Banco de Chile

     23         46         470         722         307         0         0         539         1,029       Monthly      —           —     
82.152.700-7   

Bosques Arauco S.A.

   UF   

Banco BBVA

     234         468         2,106         5,273         2,429         0         0         2,808         7,702       Monthly      —           —     
85.805.200-9   

Forestal Celco S.A.

   Chilean Pesos   

Banco Santander

     2         4         16         43         21         0         0         22         64       Monthly      —           —     
82.152.700-7   

Bosques Arauco S.A.

   Chilean Pesos   

Banco Santander

     2         5         22         55         0         0         0         29         55       Monthly      —           —     
96.567.940-5   

Forestal Valdivia S.A.

   Chilean Pesos   

Banco Santander

     10         21         92         46         0         0         0         123         46       Monthly      —           —     
82.152.700-7   

Bosques Arauco S.A.

   Chilean Pesos   

Banco de Chile

     9         19         84         225         57         0         0         112         282       Monthly      —           —     
96.567.940-5   

Forestal Valdivia S.A.

   Chilean Pesos   

Banco de Chile

     13         26         116         309         25         0         0         155         334       Monthly      —           —     
—     

Arauco Canada Panels ULC

   U.S. Dollar   

Automotive Leases

     0         0         127         67         0         0         0         127         67            
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

          
        

Total

     1,302         2,607         16,580         26,495         9,068         0         0         20,489         35,563            
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

          

 

 

 

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CELULOSA ARAUCO Y CONSTITUCION S.A.

AND SUBSIDIARIES

Unaudited Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2012

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

 

 

December 31, 2011:

 

Tax ID

  

Name

  

Currency

  

Name - country

Loans with banks

   Maturity      Total     

Type of

Amortizacion

  

Effective

Rate %

  

Nominal

Rate

            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.$
          
                                            
                                            
—     

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%
93.458.000-1   

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   U.S. Dollar   

Banco BBVA - Estados Unidos

     —           24,426         24,000         98,501         72,795         —           —           48,426         171,296       (i) semiannual; (k) semiannually      
—     

Industrias Forestales S.A.

   U.S. Dollar   

Banco BBVA - Argentina

     —           —           10,016         —           —           —           —           10,016         —         from 2011    Libor 6 months + 0,2%    Libor 6 months + 0,2%
—     

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

   Real   

Banco HSBC - Brasil

     53         —           —           —           157         —           —           53         157       Maturity    0.95%    0.95%
—     

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    5.50%    5.50%
—     

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Real   

Banco Votorantim - Brasil

     70         —           —           733         1,218         2,765         714         70         5,430       Maturity    6.75%    6.75%
—     

Arauco Do Brasil S.A.

   Real   

Banco Votorantim - Brasil

     189         —           —           94         —           —           —           189         94       Monthly    TJLP + 3,80%    TJLP + 3,80%
—     

Arauco Do Brasil S.A.

   Real   

Banco Votorantim - Brasil

     3,124         —           —           —           —           —           —           3,124         —         Maturity    TJLP + 1,10%    TJLP + 1,10%
  

Arauco Do Brasil S.A.

   Real   

Banco Votorantim - Brasil

     —           25         20         —           242         —           —           45         242       Monthly    11.25%    11.25%
—     

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   U.S. Dollar   

Banco Votorantim - Brasil

     6         —           —           26         82         282         80         6         470       Monthly    8.70%    8.70%
—     

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

   Real   

Banco Itau - Brasil

     67         —           —           —           174         —           —           67         174       Maturity    3.30%    3.30%
—     

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

   Real   

Banco Itau - Brasil

     37         —           —           —           119         —           —           37         119       Monthly    4.50%    4.50%
—     

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

   Real   

Banco Itau - Brasil

     280         —           —           —           966         —           —           280         966       Maturity    5.50%    5.50%
—     

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Real   

Banco Itau - Brasil

     281         —           —           —           771         —           —           281         771       Maturity    8.70%    8.70%
—     

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Real   

Banco Santander - Brasil

     2,789         —           —           —           —           —           —           2,789         —         Maturity    4.50%    4.50%
93.458.000-1   

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   U.S. Dollar   

Banco Estado - Chile

     50,086         —           —           —           —           —           —           50,086         —         Maturity    6.75%    6.75%
93.458.000-1   

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   U.S. Dollar   

Scotiabank - Chile

     20,025         —           —           —           —           —           —           20,025         —         Maturity    0.93%    0.93%
  

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   U.S. Dollar   

Scotiabank - Chile

     —           —           212         204,272         —           —           —           212         204,272       Maturity    0.37%    0.37%
—     

Industrias Forestales S.A.

   U.S. Dollar   

Banco Galicia - Argentina

     —           5,013         —           —           —           —           —           5,013         —         Maturity    1.59%    1.59%
  

Industrias Forestales S.A.

   U.S. Dollar   

Citibank - Argentina

     —           —           5,010         —           —           —           —           5,010         —         Maturity    1.10%    1.10%
—     

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

   Real   

Fundo de Desenvolvimiento Econom. - Brasil

     72         —           —           —           —           264         —           72         264       Maturity    1.00%    1.00%
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       Monthly    0%    0%
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

          
        

Total

     91,383         29,464         64,971         338,450         77,008         3,311         794         185,818         419,563       Quarterly    Libor 3 months + 0,375%    Libor 3 months + 0,375%
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

          

 

                    Maturity      Total           Effective
Rate %
    Nominal
Rate
 
                    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

Amortizacion

    
               Name - country                                   

Tax ID

  

Name

  

Currency

  

Bonds obligation

                                  
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    Effective
Rate %
    Nominal
Rate
 
              

Name - country

Lease

   0 to 1      1 to 3      3 to 12      1 to 3      3 to 5      5 to 7      More than  7
years
ThU.S.$
     Current
ThU.S.$
     Non
Current
ThU.S.$
    

Type of

Amortizacion

    

Tax ID

  

Name

   Currency       month
ThU.S.$
     months
ThU.S.$
     months
ThU.S.$
     Years
ThU.S.$
     Years
ThU.S.$
     Years
ThU.S.$
                  
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           
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

         

 

 

 

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CELULOSA ARAUCO Y CONSTITUCION S.A.

AND SUBSIDIARIES

Unaudited Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2012

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

 

 

Guarantees provided

As of the date of these financial statements, Arauco has financial assets for ThU.S.$45 approximately that has been pledged to third parties (beneficiaries), as direct guarantee. If Arauco does not fulfill its obligations, the guarantors could execute the guarantees.

As of December 31, 2012, the total assets pledged as an indirect guarantee were ThU.S.$826. In contrast to direct guarantees, indirect guarantees are given to secure obligations assumed by a third party.

On September 29, 2011, Arauco entered into a Security Agreement under which it granted a jointly 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 up to ThU.S.$454,000 and the Finnevera Guaranteed Facility Agreement in the amount of up to ThU.S.$900,000. Both loan agreements were signed with the International Development Bank. Such guarantee is included in the table below, under indirect guarantees.

Direct and indirect guarantees granted by Arauco:

 

DIRECT

Subsidiary

 

Guarantee

 

Assets pledged

 

Currency

  ThU.S.$    

Guarantor

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

  Equipment   Property, plant and equipment   US Dollar     428     Banco Itaú BBA S.A.

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

  Equipment   Property, plant and equipment   US Dollar     166      Banco Itaú BBA S.A.

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

  Equipment   Property, plant and equipment   US Dollar     470      Banco Itaú BBA S.A.

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

  Guarantee Letter   —     US Dollar     4,407      Banco Votorantim S.A.

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

  Mortgage Industrial Plant of Jaguariaíva of Arauco do Brasil   —     US Dollar     27,024      BNDES

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

  Endorsement of Arauco do Brasil   —     US Dollar     3,425      Banco HSBC Bank Brasil S.A.

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

  Equipment   Property, plant and equipment   US Dollar     523      Banco Alfa S.A.

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

  Equipment   Property, plant and equipment   US Dollar     462      Banco Alfa S.A.

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

  Equipment   Property, plant and equipment   US Dollar     687      Banco Votorantim S.A.

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

  Equipment   Property, plant and equipment   US Dollar     260      Banco Votorantim S.A.

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

  Equipment   Property, plant and equipment   US Dollar     627      Banco Bradesco S.A.

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

  Equipment   Property, plant and equipment   US Dollar     216      Banco HSBC Bank Brasil S.A.

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

  Equipment   Property, plant and equipment   US Dollar     277      Banco Itaú BBA S.A.

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

  Equipment   Property, plant and equipment   US Dollar     1,429      Banco Itaú BBA S.A.

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

  Equipment   Property, plant and equipment   US Dollar     151      Banco Itaú BBA S.A.

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

  Equipment   Property, plant and equipment   US Dollar     724      Banco do Brasil S.A.

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

  Guarantee Letter   Property, plant and equipment   US Dollar     1,902      Tradener Ltda

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

  Equipment   Property, plant and equipment   US Dollar     321      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

Arauco Bioenergía S.A.

  Guarantee Letter   —     Chilean Pesos     138      Corporación Nacional Del Cobre
    Total       44,816     
       

 

 

   

INDIRECT

                     

Subsidiary

 

Guarantee

 

Assets pledged

 

Currency

  ThU.S.$    

Guarantor

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

  Suretyship not supportive and cumulative   —     US Dollar     555,940      Joint ventures-Uruguay

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

  Full Guarantee   —     US Dollar     270,000      Alto Paraná (bondholders - 144A)
    Total       825,940     
       

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Unaudited Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2012

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

 

 

Type of Risk: Market Risk – Exchange Rate

Description

Market risk arises from the probability of being affected by losses from fluctuations in currencies exchange rates in which assets and liabilities are denominated, in a functional currency other than the functional currency of Arauco.

Explanation of Currency Risk Exposure and How This Risk Arises

Arauco is exposed to the foreign currency risk from currency fluctuations arising from sales, purchases and obligations undertaken in foreign currencies, such as the Chilean Peso, Euro, Brazilian Real or other foreign currencies. In the case of significant exchange rate variations, the Chilean Peso is the currency that represents the main currency risk. See note 11 for details assets and liabilities classified by currency.

Explanation of Risk Management Objectives, Policies and Processes, and Measurement Methods

Arauco performs sensitivity analyses to measure the currency risk over the EBITDA and Net Income.

Sensitivity analysis considers a variation of +/- 10% of the exchange rate 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 +/- 0.06% (equivalent to ThU.S.$573), on the income after tax and +/- 3.64% (equivalent to ThU.S.$9,675) and 0.08% on equity (equivalent to ThU.S.$5,805).

The main financial instrument subject to the risk in exchange rate corresponds to domestic bonds issued denominated in UF and that are not hedged with cross currency swaps described in the hedge accounting disclosures.

 

     December
2012
     December
2011
 

Bonds Issued in UF (P Series) (*)

     3,000,000         —     

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 closing 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 +/- 0.42% (equivalent to ThU.S.$555) and a change on the equity of +/- 0.42% (equivalent to ThU.S.$555).

 

 

 

 

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Market Risk – Interest rate risk

Description

Interest rate risk refers to the sensitivity of the value of financial assets and liabilities in terms of interest rate fluctuations.

Explanation of Interest Rate Risk Exposure and How This Risk Arise

Arauco is exposed to risks due to interest rate fluctuations for bonds issued, bank borrowings and financial instruments that bear 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 December 31, 2012, 12.4% of the Company’s bonds and bank loans bear interest at variable rates. A change of +/- 10% interest, rate is considered a possible range of fluctuation. Such market conditions would affect the income after tax at rate of +/- 4.02% (equivalent to ThU.S.$ 10,643) and +/- 0.09% (equivalent to ThU.S.$ 6,386) on equity.

 

Thousands of dollars    December
2012
     Total  

Fixed rate

     3,853,494         87.6

Bonds issued

     3,417,843      

Bank borrowings (*)

     379,599      

Financial leasing

     56,052      

Variable rate

     547,020         12.4

Bonds issued

     —        

Loans with Banks

     547,020      

Total

     4,400,514         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
Thousands of dollars    December
2011
     Total  

Fixed rate

     2,864,494         87.2

Bonds issued

     2,619,914      

Bank borrowings (*)

     174,728      

Financial leasing

     69,852      

Variable rate

     418,613         12.8

Bonds issued

     —        

Loans with Banks

     418,613      

Total

     3,283,107         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*) Include variable rate bank borrowings swapped to a fixed rate.

 

 

 

 

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Market Risk – Price of Pulp Risks

Description

Pulp prices are 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 Price Risk Exposure and How This Risk Arises

Pulp prices are reflected in revenue from sales and directly affect the net income for the period.

As of December 31, 2012, revenue due to pulp sales accounted for 43.4% 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 +/- 15.90% (equivalent to ThU.S.$191 ), on the income after tax and +/- 33,63% (equivalent to ThU.S.$ 140) and +/- 1.17% (equivalent to U.S.$ 84 million) on equity.

 

 

 

 

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NOTE 24. OPERATING SEGMENTS

The main products that generate revenue for each operating segment are described as follows:

 

   

Pulp: The main products sold by this operating segment are long fiber bleached pulp (BSKP), short fiber bleached pulp (BHKP), long fiber raw pulp (UKP), and pulp fluff.

 

   

Panels: The main products sold by this operating segment 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 operating segment includes different sizes of sawn wood and remanufactured products such as moldings, precut pieces and finger joints.

 

   

Forestry: This operating segment 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, purchases logs and woodchip from third parties, which it sells to its other operating segment.

Pulp

The Pulp operating segment 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 39 countries, mainly in Asia and Europe.

Panels

The Panels operating segment produces a wide range of panel products and several kinds of moldings aimed at the furniture, decoration and construction industries. In its 15 industrial plants: 3 in Chile, 2 in Argentina, 2 in Brazil, and 8 plants around USA and Canada. The Company has a total annual production capacity of 5.7 million cubic meters of PBO, MDF, Hardboards, plywood and moldings.

Sawn Timber

The Sawn Timber operating segment 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 2.4 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 36 countries.

Forestry

The Forestry operating segment 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 961 thousand hectares are used for plantations, 391 thousand hectares for native forests, 148 thousand hectares for other uses and 60 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 jointly owns a plantation forestry of 135 thousand hectares in Uruguay through a joint venture with Stora Enso, which is presented under line item “Investment in associates accounted for the equity method” (see Note 15 and 16).

Arauco has no customers representing 10% or more of its revenues.

 

 

 

 

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December 31, 2012

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

 

 

A summary of financial information of assets, liabilities, profit or loss for each operating segment for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 is presented in the tables below:

 

Year ended
December 31, 2012

   Pulp
ThU.S.$
    Sawn timber
ThU.S.$
     Forestry
ThU.S.$
    Panels
ThU.S.$
    Others
ThU.S.$
     Corporate
ThU.S.$
    Sub Total
ThU.S.$
    Elimination
ThU.S.$
    Total
ThU.S.$
 

Revenues from external customers

     1,994,399        765,439         156,950        1,331,981        31,533         0        4,280,302        0        4,280,302   

Revenues from transactions with other operating segments

     45,928        15         981,169        15,308        31,239         0        1,073,659        (1,073,659     0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Finance income

     0        0         0        0        0         17,778        17,778        0        17,778   

Finance costs

     0        0         0        0        0         (233,703     (233,703     0        (233,703

Net finance costs

     0        0         0        0        0         (215,925     (215,925     0        (215,925
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortizations

     158,417        22,071         10,201        54,719        4,231         2,742        252,381        0        252,381   

Sum of significant income accounts

     28,700        0         232,210        59,941        0         0        320,851        0        320,851   

Sum of significant expense accounts

     0        7,880         3,387        15,639        0         0        26,906        0        26,906   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit (loss) of each reportable segment

     319,497        90,613         68,250        157,152        5,792         (500,833     140,471        0        140,471   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Share of profit (loss) of associates and joint ventures accounted for using equity method

                    

Associates

     0        0         0        0        0         17,947        17,947        0        17,947   

Joint ventures

     (1,877     0         (2,803     (471     0         1,457        (3,694     0        (3,694
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income tax expense

     0        0         0        0        0         (171,150     (171,150     0        (171,150
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Amounts of additions to non-current assets (*)

                    

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment and biological assets

     167,554        40,614         149,210        249,812        486         1,099        608,775        0        608,775   

Acquisition and contribution of investments in associates and joint venture

     146,221        0         822        256,699        0         13,490        417,232        0        417,232   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Geographical information on revenues

                    

Revenue - Chilean entities

     1,784,533        699,824         99,302        578,346        758         0        3,162,763        0        3,162,763   

Revenue - Foreign entities

     209,866        65,615         57,648        753,635        30,775         0        1,117,539        0        1,117,539   

Total Ordinary Inco me

     1,994,399        765,439         156,950        1,331,981        31,533         0        4,280,302        0        4,280,302   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Segment assets

     4,292,121        648,727         5,495,698        2,081,583        49,337         1,006,303        13,573,769        (22,583     13,551,186   

Investments accounted through equity method

                    

Associates

     0        0         211,881        5,645        0         141,591        359,117        0        359,117   

Joint Ventures

     339,483        0         326,553        0        0         23,310        689,346        0        689,346   

Segment liabilities

     187,403        74,458         150,801        273,945        13,409         5,885,411        6,585,427        0        6,585,427   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Geographical information on non-current assets (**)

                    

Chile

     2,695,193        340,135         3,573,964        469,836        15         273,874        7,353,017        1,048        7,354,065   

Foreign countries

     834,659        21,228         1,434,819        1,042,327        29,412         135,708        3,498,153        0        3,498,153   

Non-current assets, Total

     3,529,852        361,363         5,008,783        1,512,163        29,427         409,582        10,851,170        1,048        10,852,218   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(*) Other than financial instruments, deferred tax assets, post-employment benefit assets rights arising under insurance contracts.
(**) non-current assets other than financial instruments, deferred tax assets, post-employment benefit assets, and rights arising under insurance contracts

 

 

 

 

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December 31, 2012

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

 

 

Year ended December 31, 2011

  Pulp
ThU.S.$
    Sawn timber
ThU.S.$
    Forestry
ThU.S.$
    Panels
ThU.S.$
    Others
ThU.S.$
    Corporate
ThU.S.$
    Sub Total
ThU.S.$
    Elimination
ThU.S.$
    Total
ThU.S.$
 

Revenues from external customers

    2,161,214        734,889        164,079        1,289,737        24,576        0        4,374,495        0        4,374,495   

Revenues from transactions with other operating segments

    37,789        127        938,335        19,629        30,821        0        1,026,701        (1,026,701     0   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Finance income

    0        0        0        0        0        24,589        24,589        0        24,589   

Finance costs

    0        0        0        0        0        (196,356     (196,356     0        (196,356

Net finance costs

    0        0        0        0        0        (171,767     (171,767     0        (171,767
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortizations

    138,150        19,667        11,255        54,999        3,973        2,692        230,736        0        230,736   

Sum of significant income accounts

    160,075        110        230,324        3,446        0        0        393,955        0        393,955   

Sum of significant expense accounts

    16,791        11,701        16,503        12,123        0        0        57,118        0        57,118   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit (loss) of each reportable segment

    819,640        70,188        80,142        123,290        5,785        (478,259     620,786        0        620,786   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Share of profit (loss) of associates and joint ventures accounted for using equity method

                 

Associates

    0        0        0        0        0        (1,012     (1,012     0        (1,012

Joint ventures

    740        0        (14,766     0        0        3,141        (10,885     0        (10,885
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income tax expense

    0        0        0        0        0        (152,499     (152,499     0        (152,499
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Amounts of additions to non-current assets (*)

                 

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment and biological assets

    251,607        78,270        173,075        232,613        1,786        956        738,307        0        738,307   

Acquisition and contribution of investments in associates and joint venture

    162,256        0        256,167        0        0        8,306        426,729        0        426,729   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Geographical information on revenues

                 

Revenue - Chilean entities

    1,909,154        671,398        96,523        688,730        720        0        3,366,525        0        3,366,525   

Revenue - Foreign entities

    252,060        63,491        67,556        601,007        23,856        0        1,007,970        0        1,007,970   

Total Ordinary Inco me

    2,161,214        734,889        164,079        1,289,737        24,576        0        4,374,495        0        4,374,495   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Year ended December 31, 2011

  Pulp
ThU.S.$
    Sawn timber
ThU.S.$
    Forestry
ThU.S.$
    Panels
ThU.S.$
    Others
ThU.S.$
    Corporate
ThU.S.$
    Sub Total
ThU.S.$
    Elimination
ThU.S.$
    Total
ThU.S.$
 

Segment assets (***) (****)

    4,106,354        573,776        5,499,282        1,584,328        46,379        755,421        12,565,540        (13,362     12,552,178   

Investments accounted through equity method

                 

Associates

    0        0        218,972        0        0        120,325        339,297        0        339,297   

Joint Ventures

    194,551        0        329,357        0        0        23,501        547,409        0        547,409   

Segment liabilities (***) (****)

    156,973        54,004        134,171        263,375        14,119        4,899,386        5,522,028        0        5,522,028   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Geographical information on 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 countries

    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   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(*) Other than financial instruments, deferred tax assets, post-employment benefit assets rights arising under insurance contracts.
(**) non-current assets other than financial instruments, deferred tax assets, post-employment benefit assets, and rights arising under insurance contracts
(***) At December 31, 2011 includes revise of ThUS $ 69,806 corresponding to lease contracts. (See Note 5)
(****) At December 31, 2011 includes revise of ThUS $ 24,650 corresponding to presentation of hedging derivative contracts (See Note 5)

 

 

 

 

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NOTE 25. OTHER NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS AND NON-FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

 

     12-31-2012      12-31-2011  

Current non-financial assets

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Current roads to amortize

     69,441         66,667   

Prepayment to amortize (insurance y others)

     29,591         22,059   

Recoverable taxes (Relating to purchases)

     100,360         111,782   

Other current non financial assets

     8,497         6,688   

Total

     207,889         207,196   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Non current non-financial assets

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

Non Current roads to amortize

     103,026         76,678   

Guarantee values

     737         3,208   

Recoverable taxes (Relating to purchases)

     12,457         12,573   

Other non current non financial assets

     9,034         7,442   

Total

     125,254         99,901   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Current non financial liabilities

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

Provision of minimum dividend (1)

     47,259         161,707   

ICMS tax payable

     25,818         18,615   

Other tax payable

     13,295         31,488   

Other Current non financial liabilities

     5,857         7,382   

Total

     92,230         219,192   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) Provision includes a minimum dividend of subsidiary minority.

 

Non current non financial liabilities

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

ICMS tax payable

     100,589         120,235   

Other non current non financial liabilities

     815         4,354   

Total

     101,404         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 is determined based on realized gains/(losses), 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 dividend required and additional dividend, the following unrealized gains/losses are excluded from the net income for the year:

 

1) Unrealized gains/losses relating to the fair value recorded for forestry assets under IAS 41, adding them back to net income when they are realized through sale or disposed of by other means.

 

2) Those generated through the acquisition of entities. These results will be added back to net income when they are realized through sale.
3) The deferred taxes associated with the amounts described in 1) and 2) above are also excluded.

 

 

 

 

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AND SUBSIDIARIES

Unaudited Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2012

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

 

 

The following table details the adjustments made for the determination of distributable net income as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 in order to determine the provision of 40% of the distributable net income for each year:

 

     December 31, 2012
Distributable Net Income
ThU.S.$
 

Net income attributable to owners of parent

     135,813   

Adjustments:

  

Biological Assets

  

Unrealized gains/losses

     (231,763

Realized gains/losses

     238,846   

Deferred income taxes

     (11,945

Effect on the opening balance of biological assets due to change in tax rate

     55,043   

Total Biological Assets

     50,181   

Gain from a bargain purchase

     (25,148

Total adjustments

     25,033   

Distributable Net Income

     160,846   
  

 

 

 
     December 31, 2011
Distributable Net Income
ThU.S.$
 

Net income attributable to owners of parent

     612,553   

Adjustments

  

Biological Assets

  

Unrealized gains/losses

     (229,889

Realized gains/losses

     253,019   

Deferred income taxes

     (11,770

Total adjustments

     11,360   

Distributable Net Income

     623,913   
  

 

 

 

The Company expects to maintain its policy of distributing 40% of its net distributable income as dividends for all future fiscal years, 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 December 31, 2012 in the amount of ThU.S.$92,230, presents a total of ThU.S.$47,019, corresponds to the provision of minimum dividend recorded by the Parent Company for the year 2012, deducting the interim dividend equivalent to ThU.S.$17,321, paid on December 12, 2012.

 

 

 

 

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AND SUBSIDIARIES

Unaudited Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2012

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

 

 

Basic and diluted earnings per share

Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing the profit or loss attributable to ordinary equity holders of parent by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding. Arauco does not have any shares with potential dilutive effect.

 

Earnings (losses) per share

   2012
ThU.S.$
     2011
ThU.S.$
     2010
ThU.S.$
 

Profit or loss attributable to ordinary equity holder of parent

     135,813         612,553         694,750   

Weighted average of number of shares

     113,152,446         113,152,446         113,152,446   

Basic earnings per share (in US$ per share

     1.20         5.41         6.14   

NOTE 27. EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD

The authorization for the issuance and publication of these Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2012 was approved by the Board of Directors of Arauco (the “Board”) at the Extraordinary Session No. 482 held on March 8, 2013.

Subsequent to December 31, 2012 and until the date of issuance of these financial statements, there have been no events that could materially affect the presentation of these financial statements.

 

 

 

 

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Signature

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

 

      Celulosa Arauco y Constitución, S.A.
     

            (Registrant)

Date: April 29, 2013     By:  

/s/ Matías Domeyko Cassel

      Name: Matías Domeyko Cassel
      Title: Chief Executive Officer