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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, 2015

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):   ¨

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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.

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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 21, 2016     By:  

/s/ Matías Domeyko Cassel

    Name:   Matías Domeyko Cassel
    Title:   Chief Executive Officer


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ARAUCO AND CONSTITUTION PULP INC

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Item    Page  

1.          Ratio Analysis of the Consolidated Financial Statement

     1   

2.          Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statement

     7   

3.          Unaudited Consolidated Financial Income Statement

     9   

4.          Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Equity

     11   

5.          Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow

     12   

6.          Unaudited Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statement

     13   

             Annex: Press Release

  


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CELULOSA ARAUCO Y CONSTITUCION S.A.

AND SUBSIDIARIES

Ratio Analysis of the Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2015

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 at each period, as follows:

 

Assets

   12-31-2015
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Current assets

     2,651,920         3,140,715   

Non-current assets

     11,154,987         11,607,182   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

     13,806,907         14,747,897   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities

   12-31-2015
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Current liabilities

     1,034,251         1,547,086   

Non-current liabilities

     6,126,211         6,386,075   

Non–parent participation

     37,735         47,606   

Net equity attributable to parent company

     6,608,710         6,767,130   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total net equity and liabilities

     13,806,907         14,747,897   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2015, total assets decreased by 6.38% or U.S.$941 million compared to December 31, 2014. This deviation was driven mainly by decreases in the balance of cash and cash equivalents, properties, plant and equipment, accounts receivable with related entities and biological assets.

Total liabilities, in turn, decreased by U.S.$773 million mainly attributable to a decrease in financial liabilities.

Set forth below are our main financial and operating indicators as of the dates and for the periods indicated:

 

Liquidity ratios

  12-31-2015      12-31-2014  

Current Liquidity (current assets / current liabilities )

    2.56         2.03   

Acid ratio (( current assets-inventories, biological assets) / current liabilities )

    1.42         1.25   

 

Debt indicators

  12-31-2015      12-31-2014  

Debt to equity ratio (total liabilities / equity)

    1.08         1.16   

Short-term debt to total debt (current liabilities / total liabilities)

    0.14         0.19   

Long-term debt to total debt (non-current liabilities / total liabilities)

    0.86         0.81   
    12-31-2015      31-12-2014  

Financial expenses coverage ratio (earnings before taxes + interest expense / interest expense)

    2.89         3.41   

 

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Ratio Analysis of the Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2015

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

 

 

Activity ratio

   12-31-2015      12-31-2014  

Inventory turnover-time (cost of sales / inventories + current biological assets)

     2.95         3.10   

Inventory turnover-time (excluding biological assets) (Cost of sales /inventory)

     3.89         4.07   

Inventory permanence-days ((inventories + biological assets) /cost of sales)

     122.16         116.19   

Inventory permanence-days (excluding biological assets) (inventory / cost of sales)

     92.45         88.38   

As of December 31, 2015 the short-term debt represented 14% of total liabilities (20% as of December 31, 2014).

Our financial expenses coverage ratio decreased from 3.41 to 2.89 as of December 31, 2014, mainly due to the higher earnings before taxes for 2014, compared to 2015.

b) Statements of income

Income before income tax

Income before income tax registered a profit of U.S.$497 million compared to a profit of U.S.$593 million in 2014. The negative variation of U.S.$95 million is explained by the factors described in the following table:

 

Item

   MU.S.$  

Gross margin

     (53

Distribution and Administrative Expenses

     27   

Other income/ expenses by function

     (41

Financial income/expenses

     3   

Exchange differences

     (31
  

 

 

 

Net change in income before income tax

     (95
  

 

 

 

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

 

Revenues

   12-31-2015
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Pulp

     2,363,973         2,343,020   

Sawn timber

     785,939         873,493   

Panels

     1,847,272         1,943,711   

Forestry

     116,368         148,517   

Other

     33,188         33,902   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total revenues

     5,146,740         5,342,643   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Ratio Analysis of the Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2015

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

 

 

Sales costs

   12-31-2015
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Wood

     641,821         808,991   

Forestry work

     636,100         655,257   

Depreciation and amortization

     371,851         323,306   

Other costs

     1,861,653         1,866,592   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total sales costs

     3,511,425         3,654,146   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Profitability index

   12-31-2015      12-31-2014  

Profitability on equity

     5.46         6.30   

Profitability on assets

     2.58         2.99   

Return on operating assets

     4.13         4.24   

Profitability ratios

   12-31-2015      12-31-2014  

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

     3.21         3.82   

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

     367,711         436,890   

Gross margin (ThU.S.$)

     1,635,315         1,688,497   

Financial costs (ThU.S.$)

     (262,962      (246,473

 

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

 

EBITDA

   12-31-2015
MU.S.$
     12-31-2014
MU.S.$
 

Gain (loss)

     367.7         436.9   

Finance costs

     263.0         246.5   

Financial income

     (50.3      (30.8

Expenses for income tax

     129.7         155.9   

EBIT

     710.1         808.5   

Depreciation and amortization

     400.1         353.4   

EBITDA

     1,110.2         1,162.0   

Cost at fair value of the harvest

     306.7         353.3   

Gain from changes in fair value of biological assets

     (210.5      (284.5

Exchange difference

     41.2         10.0   

Others*

     34.9         31.5   

Adjusted EBITDA

     1,282.4         1,272.2   

 

* 2015: Forest loss provision MU.S.$34.9; 2014: Forest roads amortization MU.S.$31.5.

2. MAIN SOURCES OF FINANCING

Arauco’s financing needs are mainly covered through the capital markets, with bond issuances and credits obtained from banks and financial institutions serving as the main sources of financing. For short-term borrowing, Arauco follows a liquidity policy which indicates the amounts and institutions from which it can borrow according to several conditions defined in the policy. In the case of long-term debt, corporate bond issuances in the local market and also in international markets are used as sources of new resources. Another source of long-term financing corresponds to borrowings from banks and financial institutions around the world.

 

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Ratio Analysis of the Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2015

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

 

 

3. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ECONOMIC VALUES AND BOOK ASSETS

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

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

4. MARKET SITUATION

Pulp Division

The last quarter of 2015 experienced a drop in prices, due to changes in demand and supply. Uncertainty and economic instability in China - an important driver in the pulp market—and other countries gave way to less active demand. On the supply side, new pulp mills coming into operation this quarter as well as last quarter led to fairly oversupplied markets. Inventory levels were relatively stable compared to the third quarter, with long fiber inventories decreasing by one day to 29 days and flat inventories for short fiber stocks at 39 days.

Long and short fiber prices fell gradually throughout the quarter in Asia, shrinking approximately US$ 50 and US$ 65 per ton respectively, which translates into an 8% and 10% decrease. China´s weakening economy and higher volatility has affected the paper industry in general, even reaching higher inventory levels despite declining production. Paper producers fix prices in dollars that are sometimes paid 90 to 120 days later; therefore, the devaluation of the Yuan has been a critical factor during this quarter. Other Asian countries have had a similar development; their markets are decisively smaller and therefore are practically price-takers.

European markets also saw negative price adjustments, although more moderate than in Asia. Prices for both fibers decreased approximately US$ 35, which translates into a 6% decline for long fiber and 4% decline for short fiber. Active demand has been offset by oversupply. The paper market has recovered and producers have been ordering at pertinent levels, weeks and even months in advance. With this in mind, there are possibilities that the price will increase in some paper markets, but will not in turn affect pulp prices. This is due to high inventory levels as well as heightened production. Competition is fairly local, with European producers using more timely and competitive logistics than other producers in the long fiber market.

In the Middle East, markets remain active and buyers are benefiting from Europe’s oversupply and China’s instability and diminishing demand to lower prices. Long fiber decreased about 3% during the quarter, while short fiber decreased about 6%.

Demand in Latin America remains stable, with the exception of Brazil, whose paper demand has deteriorated. Arauco´s pulp mill located in Argentina only produces long fiber pulp, which has the advantage of mainly competing with imports from the United States.

It is important to note that freight expenses fell during this quarter, especially in container shipments. This decrease affected the last quarter of 2015 and should be seen well into the first quarter of 2016, since there are many medium term contracts with buyers. Lower freight expenses means more possibilities to reach other destinations and be more competitive in markets too far away from Chile.

 

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Ratio Analysis of the Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2015

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

 

 

Programmed annual maintenances in the Nueva Aldea Plant and Valdivia Plant suffered no setbacks and went according to plan during this quarter

Sawn Timber Division

Sawn timber markets continue to decline during the fourth quarter of 2015, showing lower sales in volume and revenues in comparison to the third quarter of 2015. More supply has been coming from different producers that have taken advantage of their devalued currencies and started to compete in many of our principal markets.

In North America, our moldings continue to thrive as the constructions and renovations market maintains its momentum. However, higher export volumes from Brazil have put pressure on prices, especially during this fourth quarter.

The rest of Latin America continues to show a stable level of demand, which has enabled us to increase our market share and commercialize the desired product mix.

Panels Division

Sales have experienced a decline during the last quarter of 2015 when compared to the same quarter of the year before; sales decreased 2.4% in total during the year 2015 when compared to 2014. This is due to two principal factors: the continuous deceleration of MDF demand in the Brazilian market, and a higher supply of plywood from Chile and Brazil which has started to compete in our traditional markets, thus decreasing prices.

MDP sales from the Teno Mill have risen throughout 2015, explained by more demand as well as a better sales mix.

Particleboard sales in North America kept strengthening thanks to our value added products, and demand remained stable. However, sales declined due to some production problems in some of our mills.

The MDF market has been slower in North America, due to lower demand and more competition from Canadian and Brazilian producers that have taken advantage of their currency depreciation to export more of their products. This effect has translated in lower price for MDF panels and moldings.

The devaluation of the Real in Brazil, along with a lower demand in local markets and higher supply levels have put pressure in domestic prices throughout the year. This made export volumes increase and at very competitive prices. The ability to export MDF and particleboards from Argentina remained hindered, which meant that practically everything produced within this country was sold locally.

 

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Ratio Analysis of the Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2015

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

 

 

5. ANALYSIS OF CASH FLOW

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

 

     12-31-2015
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Positive (negative) Cash flow

     

Cash flow from operating activities

     853,650         985,175   

Cash flow from (used in) financing activities:

     

Loan and bond payments

     (668,320      135,006   

Dividend payments

     (143,003      (141,089

Others

     (853      (1,802

Cash flow from (used in) investment activities:

     

Loans to related companies

     (23,628      (158,797

Incorporation and sale of property, plant and equipment

     (315,525      (396,304

Incorporation and sale of biological assets

     (125,626      (101,881

Acquisition of subsidiaries

     (10,090   

Dividend received

     6,350         12,073   

Others

     (9,261      (10,249
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Positive Net cash flow (negative)

     (436,306      322,132   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The financing cash flow has a negative balance of U.S.$812 million in the current period with variations on the previous period (negative balance of U.S.$8 million) mainly as a result of increased payment of financial liabilities.

In relation to the flow of investment at the end of the current period, there was a negative balance of U.S.$478 million (U.S.$655 million in 2014), mainly due to lower disbursements from the acquisition of properties, plant, equipment, minors loans to related entities in 2015.

6. MARKET RISK ANALYSIS

In respect of the economic risks resulting from interest rate variations, the Company maintains, as of December 31, 2015, a ratio of fixed rate debt to total consolidated debt of approximately 85.7%, which it believes is consistent with industry standards. The Company does not participate in futures trading as to maintain one of the lowest cost structures in the industry, the risks for price fluctuations are bounded.

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.

In the report to the Consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015, a detailed analysis of the risks associated with the business of Arauco is available (See Note 23).

 

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Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2015

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

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

 

     Note      12-31-2015
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Assets

        

Current Assets

        

Cash and cash equivalents

     5         500,025         971,152   

Other current financial assets

     23         32,195         7,633   

Other current non-financial assets

     25         133,956         177,728   

Trade and other current receivables

     23         733,322         731,908   

Accounts receivable from related companies

     13         3,124         4,705   

Current Inventories

     4         909,988         893,573   

Current biological assets

     20         272,037         307,551   

Current tax assets

        64,079         38,477   

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

        2,648,726         3,132,727   

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

     22         3,194         7,988   

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

        3,194         7,988   

Total Current Assets

        2,651,920         3,140,715   

Non-Current Assets

     23         

Other non-current financial assets

     25         595         5,024   

Other non-current non-financial assets

     23         125,516         101,094   

Trade and other non-current receivables

        15,270         31,001   

Related party receivables, non current

     13         0         151,519   

Investments accounted for using equity method

     15         264,812         326,045   

Intangible assets other than goodwill

     19         88,112         93,258   

Goodwill

     17         69,475         82,573   

Property, plant and equipment

     7         6,896,396         7,119,583   

Non-current biological assets

     20         3,554,560         3,538,802   

Deferred tax assets

        140,251         158,283   

Total non-Current Assets

        11,154,987         11,607,182   

Total Assets

        13,806,907         14,747,897   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

 

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December 31, 2015

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

 

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION (continued)

 

     Note      12-31-2015
ThU.S.$
    12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Equity and liabilities

       

Liabilities

       

Current Liabilities

       

Other current financial liabilities

     23         296,038        742,343   

Trade and other current payables

     23         583,018        630,406   

Accounts payable to related companies

     13         7,141        6,036   

Other current provisions

     18         858        2,535   

Current tax liabilities

        10,976        25,860   

Current provisions for employee benefits

     10         4,497        3,590   

Other current non-financial liabilities

     25         131,723        136,316   

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

        1,034,251        1,547,086   

Total Current Liabilities

        1,034,251        1,547,086   

Non-Current Liabilities

       

Other non-current financial liabilities

     23         4,236,965        4,453,819   

Other non-current provisions

     18         34,541        64,529   

Deferred tax liabilities

     6         1,755,528        1,757,149   

Non-current provisions for employee benefits

     10         51,936        48,582   

Other non-current non-financial liabilities

     25         47,241        61,996   

Total non - current liabilities

        6,126,211        6,386,075   

Total liabilities

        7,160,462        7,933,161   

Equity

       

Issued capital

        353,618        353,618   

Retained earnings

        7,204,452        6,984,564   

Other reserves

        (949,360     (571,052

Equity attributable to parent company

        6,608,710        6,767,130   

Non-controlling interests

        37,735        47,606   

Total equity

        6,646,445        6,814,736   

Total equity and liabilities

        13,806,907        14,747,897   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

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Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2015

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

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PROFIT OR LOSS

 

            January-December  
     Note      2015
ThU.S.$
    2014
ThU.S.$
 

Income Statement

       

Revenue

     9         5,146,740        5,342,643   

Cost of sales

     3         (3,511,425     (3,654,146

Gross profit

        1,635,315        1,688,497   

Other income

     3         273,026        368,924   

Distribution costs

     3         (528,470     (556,837

Administrative expenses

     3         (551,977     (550,809

Other expense

     3         (83,388     (138,769

Profit (loss) from operating activities

        744,506        811,006   

Finance income

     3         50,284        30,772   

Finance costs

     3         (262,962     (246,473

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

     15         6,748        7,481   

Exchange rate differences

        (41,171     (9,961

Income before income tax

        497,405        592,825   

Income Tax

     6         (129,694     (155,935

Net Income

        367,711        436,890   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income attributable to

       

Net income attributable to parent company

        362,689        431,958   

Income attributable to non-controlling interests

        5,022        4,932   

Profit (loss)

        367,711        436,890   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share

       

Basic earnings per share from continuing operations

        0.0032051        0.0038172   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share

        0.0032051        0.0038172   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings per diluted shares

       

Earnings per diluted share from continuing operations

        0.0032051        0.0038172   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings per diluted share

        0.0032051        0.0038172   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

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December 31, 2015

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

 

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

            January-December  
     Note      2015
ThU.S.$
    2014
ThU.S.$
 

Profit (loss)

        367,711        436,890   

Components of other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to profit or loss before tax:

       

Other comprehensive income before tax actuarial gains losses on defined Benefit plans

        (1,530     (12,829

Share of other comprehensive income of associates and joint ventures accounted for using equity method that will not be reclassified to profit or loss before tax

        (781     (4,781

Other Comprehensive Income that will not be reclassified to profit or loss before tax

        (2,311     (17,610

Components of other comprehensive income that will be reclassified to profit or loss before tax:

       

Exchange differences on translation

       

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

     11         (385,109     (163,844

Other Comprehensive Income before tax exchange differences on translation

        (385,109     (163,844

Cash flow hedges

       

Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, before tax

        11,859        (43,228

Recycle of cash flow hedges to profit or loss before tax

        (16,122     949   

Other Comprehensive Income before tax Cash flow hedges

        (4,263     (42,279

Other Comprehensive income that will be reclassified to profit or loss before tax

        (389,372     (206,123

Income tax relating to components of other comprehensive Income that will not be reclassified to profit or loss before tax

       

Income tax relating to defined benefit plans of other comprehensive income

        649        3,404   

Income tax relating to components of other comprehensive Income that will be reclassified to profit or loss before tax

       

Income tax relating to cash flow hedges of other comprehensive income

     6         1,889        10,764   

Other comprehensive income

        (389,145     (209,565

Comprehensive income

        (21,434     227,325   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive Income attributable to

       

Comprehensive income, attributable to owners of parent company

        (15,619     226,866   

Comprehensive income, attributable to non-controlling interests

        (5,815     459   

Total comprehensive income

        (21,434     227,325   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

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Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2015

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

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

 

12-31-2015

   Issue
Capital
ThU.S.$
     Reserve of
exchange
differences
on
translation
ThU.S.$
    Reserve of
cash flow
hedges
ThU.S.$
    Reserve
of
actuarial
gains or
losses on
defined
benefit
plans
ThU.S.$
    Several
Other
Reserves
ThU.S.$
    Other
Reserves
ThU.S.$
    Retained
Earnings
ThU.S.$
    Equity
attributable
to owners
of parent
T.hU.S.$
    Non -
controlling
interests
ThU.S.$
    Total
Equity
ThU.S.$
 

Opening balance at 01/01/2015

     353,618         (498,495     (53,022     (15,790     (3,745     (571,052     6,984,564        6,767,130        47,606        6,814,736   

Changes in Equity:

                     

Comprehensive income

                     

Net income

                  362,689        362,689        5,022        367,711   

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

        (374,275     (2,374     (878     (781     (378,308       (378,308     (10,837     (389,145

Comprehensive income

     0         (374,275     (2,374     (878     (781     (378,308     362,689        (15,619     (5,815     (21,434

Dividends

                  (142,801     (142,801     (3,228     (146,029

Increase (decrease) through for transfers and other changes equity

                  0        0        (828     (828

Changes in equity

     0         (374,275     (2,374     (878     (781     (378,308     219,888        (158,420     (9,871     (168,291

Closing balance at 12/31/2015

     353,618         (872,770     (55,396     (16,668     (4,526     (949,360     7,204,452        6,608,710        37,735        6,646,445   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

12-31-2014

   Issue
Capital
ThU.S.$
     Reserve of
exchange
differences
on
translation
ThU.S.$
    Reserve of
cash flow
hedges
ThU.S.$
    Reserve
of
actuarial
gains or
losses on
defined
benefit
plans
ThU.S.$
    Several
Other
Reserves
ThU.S.$
    Other
Reserves
ThU.S.$
    Retained
Earnings
ThU.S.$
    Equity
attributable
to owners of
parent
T.hU.S.$
    Non -
controlling
interests
ThU.S.$
    Total
Equity
ThU.S.$
 

Opening balance at 01/01/2014

     353,618         (339,105     (21,507     (6,384     1,036        (365,960     7,004,640        6,992,298        52,242        7,044,540   

Changes in Equity:

                     

Comprehensive income

                     

Net income

                  431,958        431,958        4,932        436,890   

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

        (159,390     (31,515     (9,406     (4,781     (205,092       (205,092     (4,473     (209,565

Comprehensive income

     0         (159,390     (31,515     (9,406     (4,781     (205,092     431,958        226,866        459        227,325   

Dividends

                  (159,879     (159,879     (4,533     (164,412

Increase (decrease) for transfer and other changes

                  (292,155     (292,155     (562     (292,717

Changes in equity

     0         (159,390     (31,515     (9,406     (4,781     (205,092     (20,076     (225,168     (4,636     (229,804

Closing balance at 12/31/2014

     353,618         (498,495     (53,022     (15,790     (3,745     (571,052     6,984,564        6,767,130        47,606        6,814,736   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

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December 31, 2015

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

 

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

     For the periods ended December 31,  
     2015
ThU.S.$
    2014
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

     5,733,693        5,629,175   

Receipts from collections from insurance claims, annuities and other policy benefits

     4,715        5,100   

Other cash receipts from operating activities

     332,981        359,539   

Classes of cash payments

    

Payments to suppliers for goods and services

     (4,260,587     (4,190,295

Payments to and on behalf of employees

     (490,723     (499,370

Other cash payments from operating activities

     (169,237     (122,027

Interest paid

     (229,894     (204,915

Interest received

     17,720        46,658   

Income taxes refund (paid)

     (87,784     (37,285

Other (outflows) inflows of cash, net

     2,766        (1,405

Net Cash flows from Operating Activities

     853,650        985,175   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows (used in) investing activities

    

Cash flow used in obtaining control of subsidiaries or other businesses

     (10,090     0   

Cash flow used in the purchase of non-controlling interests

     (814     0   

Other payments to purchase associates and joint ventures

     0        (1,882

Loans to related parties

     (23,628     (158,797

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

     5,860        63,492   

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

     (321,385     (459,796

Proceeds from sales of intangible assets

     99        0   

Purchase of intangible assets

     (10,395     (10,101

Proceeds from other long-term assets

     506        40,257   

Purchase of other non-current assets

     (126,132     (142,138

Dividends received

     6,350        12,073   

Other outflows of cash, net

     1,849        1,734   

Cash flows used in Investing Activities

     (477,780     (655,158
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from (used in) Financing Activities

    

Total loans obtained

     280,863        1,035,601   

Loans obtained in long term

     890        829,348   

Proceeds from short-term borrowings

     279,973        206,253   

Repayments of borrowings

     (949,183     (900,595

Dividends paid by subsidiaries

     (143,003     (141,089

Other inflows of cash, net

     (853     (1,802

Cash flows from (used in) Financing Activities

     (812,176     (7,885
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

     (436,306     322,132   

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     (34,821     (18,192
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
    

Net increase (decrease) of Cash and Cash equivalents

     (471,127)        303,940   

Cash and cash equivalents, at the beginning of the period

     971,152        667,212   

Cash and cash equivalents, at the end of the period

     500,025        971,152   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

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December 31, 2015

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

 

 

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2015 AND 2014

NOTE 1. PRESENTATION OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Entity Information

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A. and subsidiaries, (hereafter “Arauco” or the “Company”), 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 “SVS”) as No. 042 on June 14, 1982. Additionally, the Company is registered as a non-accelerated filer with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the United States of America.

Forestal Cholguán S.A., subsidiary of Arauco, is also registered in the Securities Registry as No. 030.

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 timber 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 99.9780% of Arauco, and is registered in the Securities Registry as No. 0028. Each of the above mentioned companies is subject to the oversight of the SVS.

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 63.4015% 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 Consolidated Financial Statements

The Financial Statements presented by Arauco are comprised by the following:

 

    Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as of December 31, 2015 and 2014.

 

    Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss by function for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014.

 

    Statements of Other Consolidated Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014.

 

    Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014.

 

    Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014.

 

    Explanatory disclosures (notes)

 

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

 

 

Period Covered by the Consolidated Financial Statements

As of December 31, 2015 and 2014 and for the periods between January 1 and December 31, 2015 and 2014

Date of Approval of Consolidated Financial Statements

These consolidated financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) at the Extraordinary Session N° 544 held on March 9, 2016 for the year ended December 31, 2015.

Abbreviations used in this report:

IFRS - International Financial Reporting Standards

IASB - International Accounting Standards Board

IAS - International Accounting Standards

IFRIC - International Financial Reporting Standards Interpretations Committee

MU.S.$ - Millions of U.S. dollars

ThU.S.$ - Thousands of U.S. dollars

U.F. - Inflation index-linked units of account

EBITDA - Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization

ICMS - Tax movement of inventories and services (Brazil)

Functional and Presentation Currency

Arauco and most of its subsidiaries determined the United States (“U.S.”) Dollar as its functional currency since the majority of its revenues from sales of its products are derived from exports denominated in U.S. Dollars, while their costs of sales are to a large extent related or indexed to the U.S. Dollar.

In relation to the cost of sales, although labor and services costs 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.

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

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

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 (ThU.S.$).

 

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Summary of significant accounting policies

a) Basis for preparation of consolidated financial statements

The consolidated Financial Statements of Arauco for the period ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 present in all material respects its financial position, its results of operations and its cash flows in accordance with the standards of the Superintendency of Securities and Insurance ( SVS ) that consider the IFRS, except as instructed in the Official Circular Letter No 856 of the Superintendency of Securities and Insurance which provides in an exceptional form of accounting of changes in assets and liabilities for deferred tax caused by Law No. 20,780, published in the Official Journal on September 29, 2014 (See Note 6).

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, except for biological assets and certain derivative financial instruments which are measured at revalued amounts or fair value at the end of each period as explained in the following significant accounting policies.

b) Critical accounting estimates and judgments

The preparation of these consolidated financial statements, in accordance with Superintendency of Securities and Insurance (SVS), requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the carrying amounts reported. These 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.

-Biological Assets

The recovery of forest plantations is based on discounted cash flow models which means that the fair value of biological assets is calculated using cash flows from continuing operations on a discounted basis, based 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; therefore it is 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.

-Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of the acquisition cost over the fair value of the Group’s holding in the identifiable net assets of the acquired subsidiary at the date of acquisition. Said fair value is determined whether based on assessments and/or the discounted future flow method using hypotheses in their determination, such as sales prices and industry indexes, among others. See Note 17.

 

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December 31, 2015

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

 

 

-Litigation and Contingencies

Arauco and its subsidiaries are subject to certain litigation proceedings. Future impact on Arauco’s financial condition derived from such litigations is estimated by management, in collaboration with its legal advisors. Arauco applies judgment when interpreting the reports of its legal advisors who provide updated estimates of the legal contingencies at each reporting period and/or at each time a modification is determined to be necessary. For a description of current litigations see Note 18.

c) Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include all entities over which Arauco has the power to direct the relevant financial and operating activities. Subsidiaries (including special purpose entities) are consolidated from the date on which control is obtained and up to the date that control ceases.

Specifically, a company controls an investee or subsidiary if, and only if, they have all of the following:

(a) power over the investee, i.e. the investor has existing rights which give it the ability to direct the relevant activities (the activities that significantly affect the investee’s returns)

(b) exposure or rights to variable returns from involvement with the investee; and

(c) the ability to use power over the investee to affect the amount of the investor’s returns.

When Arauco holds less than the majority of voting rights in a company in which it participates, it nonetheless has the power over said company - when these voting rights are enough - to grant it in practice the ability to unilaterally direct said company’s relevant activities. Arauco takes into account all facts and circumstances in order to assess if the voting rights in a company in which it participates are enough for granting it nthe power, including:

a) the size of the investor’s holding of voting rights relative to the size and dispersion of holdings of the other vote holders;

b) potential voting rights held by the investor, other vote holders or other parties;

c) rights arising from other contractual arrangements; and

d) any additional facts and circumstances that indicate the investor has, or does not have, the current ability to direct the relevant activities at the time that decisions need to be made, including voting patterns at previous shareholders’ meetings.

The Company will reevaluate whether or not it holds control of a company in which participates if the facts and circumstances indicate that changes have occurred in one or more of the three elements of control mentioned above.

Consolidation of an investee shall begin from the date the investor obtains control of the investee and cease when the investor loses control of the investee. An entity includes the income and expenses of an acquired or sold subsidiary in the consolidated financial statements from the date it gains control until the date when the entity ceases to control the subsidiary.

 

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December 31, 2015

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

 

 

The profit or loss of each component of other comprehensive income is attributed to owners of the parent company and the non-controlling interest, as appropriate. Total comprehensive income is attributed to the owners of the parent company and non-controlling interests even if the results of the non-controlling interest have a deficit balance.

If a subsidiary uses accounting policies other than those adopted in the consolidated financial statements for transactions and other events in similar circumstances, appropriate adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries in order to ensure compliance with Arauco’s accounting policies.

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

The consolidated financial statements at the end of this period include the assets, liabilities, income and expenses of the subsidiaries shown in Note 13.

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).

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.

Based on the aforementioned process, the Company has 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.

 

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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.

(ii) Translation to the presentation currency of Arauco

For the purposes of presenting consolidated financial statements, assets and liabilities of Arauco’s operations in a functional currency different from Arauco´s are translated 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 rate differences are recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in “Other reserves” within–equity.

(iii) Foreign Currency Transactions

Transactions in currencies other than the functional currency are recognized at the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Profit or loss on transactions in currencies other than the functional currency resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at year-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies, are recognized in the statement of income, except those which are recorded in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity such as cash flows hedging derivatives.

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 three months or less and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

g) Financial Instruments

Financial assets

Financial assets are classified into the following specified categories: ‘loans and receivables’ and “derivative financial instruments”. The classification depends on the nature and purpose of the financial assets and is determined at the time of initial recognition. All purchases and sales of financial assets are recognized and derecognized on the trade date, which require delivery of assets within the same time frame established by regulation or convention in the marketplace.

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

 

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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 plus transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition and are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method, less any impairment.

Derivative financial instruments are explained in Note 1 h)

Financial liabilities

Financial liabilities (including borrowings and trade and other payables) are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method.

The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortized cost of a financial liability and of allocating interest expense over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that discounts estimated future cash payments (including all fees and amounts paid or received that form an integral part of the effective interest rate, transaction costs and other premiums or discounts) through the expected life of the financial liability, or (where appropriate) a shorter period, to the net carrying amount on initial recognition.

Financial obligations are classified as current liabilities, unless Arauco holds an unconditional right to defer their settlement during at least 12 months after the balance sheet’s date.

The estimate of the fair value of obligations with banks is determined using valuation techniques that include discounted cash flow analyses applying rates of similar loans. Bonds are appraised at market value.

h) Derivative financial instruments

(i) Derivative Financial Instruments - The Company enters into a variety of derivative financial instruments to manage its exposure to interest rate and foreign exchange rate risks, including foreign exchange forward contracts, interest rate swaps, currency swaps and zero cost collar contracts. The company’s policy is that derivative contracts are entered into for economic hedging purposes and that there be no instruments for speculation purposes.

Derivatives are initially recognized at fair value at the date the derivative contracts are entered into and are subsequently re-measured at fair value at the end of each reporting period. The resulting gain or loss is recognized in profit or loss unless the derivative is designated as a hedging instrument and complies with hedge accounting requirements of IAS 39, in which event the timing of the recognition in profit or loss depends on the nature of the hedge relationship.

(ii) Embedded derivatives - The Company assesses the existence of embedded derivatives in financial instrument contracts. Derivatives embedded in non-derivative host contracts are treated as separate derivatives when they meet the definition of a derivative, their risks and characteristics are not closely related to those of the host contracts and the contracts are not measured at FVTPL as a whole. Arauco has determined that no embedded derivatives currently exist.

 

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(iii) Hedge accounting - The Company designates certain hedging instruments as either fair value hedges or cash flow hedges.

At the inception of the hedge relationship, the entity documents the relationship between the hedging instrument and the hedged item, along with its risk management objectives and its strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. Furthermore, at the inception of the hedge and on an ongoing basis, Arauco documents whether the hedging instrument is highly effective in offsetting changes in fair values or cash flows of the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk.

-Fair Value Hedges under IAS 39- Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as fair value hedges are recognized in profit or loss immediately, together with any changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged risk. The change in the fair value of the hedging instrument and the change in the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk are recognized in profit or loss in the line item relating to the hedged item.

-Cash flow hedges under IAS 39 - The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges is recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated under the heading of cash flow hedging reserve. The gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion is recognized immediately in profit or loss, and is included in the Finance costs line item in the consolidated statement of profit or loss. Amounts previously recognized in other comprehensive income are reclassified to profit or loss in the periods when the hedged item affects profit or loss, in the same line as the recognized hedged item.

Hedge accounting is discontinued when the Group revokes the hedging relationship, when the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised, or when it no longer qualifies for hedge accounting. Any gain or loss recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity at that time remains in equity and is recognized when the forecasted transaction is ultimately recognized in profit or loss. When a forecasted transaction is no longer expected to occur, the gain or loss accumulated in equity is recognized immediately in profit or loss.

i) Inventories

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

The cost of finished and in process products includes the cost of raw materials, direct labor, other direct costs and manufacturing overhead 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.

 

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December 31, 2015

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When market conditions result in the production costs of a product exceeding its net realizable value, the inventories are written-down to their 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.

j) Non-current assets held for sale

The Group classifies certain property, plant and equipment, intangible assets, investments in associates and disposal groups (groups of assets to be sold together with their directly associated liabilities) as non-current assets held for sale which as of the date of the statement of financial position are the subject of active sale efforts which are estimated to be highly probable. Non-current assets held for sale are presented separately from the other assets in the balance sheet.

These assets or disposal groups are measured at the lower of the carrying amount or the fair value less the costs to sell, and are no longer depreciated or amortized from the time they are classified as non-current assets held for sale.

k) Business Combinations

Arauco applies the acquisition method to account for a business combination. This method requires the identification of the acquirer, determination of the acquisition date, recognition and measurement of the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed and any non-controlling interest in the acquiree; and recognition and measurement of 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, except:

-deferred tax assets or liabilities, and assets or liabilities related to employee benefit arrangements are recognized and measured in accordance with IAS 12 Income Taxes and IAS 19 respectively;

-liabilities or equity instruments related to share-based payment arrangements of the acquire or share-based payment arrangements of the Group entered into to replace share-based payment arrangements of the acquire are measured in accordance with IFRS 3 at the acquisition date; and

-assets (or disposal groups) that are classified as held for sale in accordance with IFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations are measured in accordance with such standard.

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.

A parent will present non-controlling interests in the consolidated statement of financial position within equity, separately from the equity of the owners of the parent company.

 

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Changes in the ownership interest of a parent in its subsidiary that do not result in a loss of control are treated as equity transactions. Any difference between the amount by which non-controlling interests are adjusted and the fair value of the consideration paid or received is recognized directly in equity and attributed to owners of the parent company. No adjustment is made to the carrying amount of goodwill, neither gains nor losses are recognized in the statement of profit or loss.

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 initially be measured either at fair value or at the present ownership instruments’ proportionate share of non-controlling interests, in the recognized amounts of the acquiree’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 achieved in stage (“step acquisition”), recognizing the effects of remeasurement of previously held equity interest in the acquiree in the statements of income.

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 preliminary amounts for the items for which the accounting is incomplete. During the measurement period (no more than one year), these preliminary 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.

Business combinations that are under common control transactions are accounted using as a reference the pooling of interest. Under this method, assets and liabilities related to the transaction carry over the previous carrying values. Any difference between assets and liabilities included in the consolidation and the consideration transferred, is accounted in equity.

l) Investments in associates and joint arrangements

Associates are entities over which Arauco exercises significant influence, but not control. Significant influence is the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of the investee but is not control or joint control over those policies.

Joint arrangement 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 joint arrangements are classified as a joint venture or as a joint operation. A joint operation is a joint arrangement in which the parties that have joint control of the arrangement (i.e. joint operators) have rights to the assets and obligations for the liabilities, relating to the arrangement. A joint venture is a joint arrangement in which the parties that have joint control of the arrangement (i.e., participants in a joint venture) have rights to the net assets of the arrangement.

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. Dividends received are recognized by deducting the amount received from the carrying amount of

 

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the investment. Arauco’s investment in associates includes goodwill (both net of any accumulated impairment loss).

The investments in joint operations are recognized through consolidation of assets, liabilities and results of operations in relation to Arauco’s ownership percentage.

Investments in associates and joint ventures 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.

m) Intangible assets other than goodwill

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

Amortization of an intangible asset with a finite useful life is allocated 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 and make them compatible with existing software. These costs are amortized over the estimated useful lives of the software.

 

(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 future cash flows. 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.

 

(iii) Customers and trade relations with customers

Correspond to the valuation over the time of the established relationship with customers, from the sale of products and services through its sales team. These relations will materialize in sales orders, which generate revenue and cost of sales. The useful life has been determined to be 15 years.

n) Goodwill

Goodwill is measured as the excess of the sum of the consideration transferred, the amount of any non-controlling interest 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

 

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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 statement of income.

Goodwill is not amortized but tested for impairment on annual basis.

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 or a group of cash generating units expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination irrespective of whether other assets or liabilities of the acquiree are allocated to those units or group of units.

The goodwill generated on acquisitions of foreign companies, is expressed in the functional currency of such foreign company.

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 consolidated financial statements, the change in the carrying amount of goodwill in Brazil is only related to the net exchange rate differences on translation.

o) Property, Plant and Equipment

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

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 of assets are reviewed and adjusted, if appropriate, annually.

 

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p) Leases

Arauco applies IFRIC 4 to assess whether an arrangement is, or contains, a lease. Leases of assets in which Arauco substantially holds all the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as finance leases. All other leases are classified as operating 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.

Arauco evaluates the economic nature of the contracts that grant the right to use certain assets, for the purposes of determining the existence of implied leases. In these cases, the Company separates - at the beginning of the contract, and based on relative reasonable values - payments and considerations associated with the lease, from the rest of the elements incorporated to the contract.

q) Biological Assets

IAS 41 requires that biological assets, such as standing trees, are measured at fair value less cost to sell in the statement of financial position. Forestry plantations 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 forestry plantations 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.

The measurement of new forestry plantations 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 forestry plantations that will be harvested in the short term.

Biological growth and changes in fair value of forestry plantations are recognized in the line item “Other income” in the consolidated statement of profit or loss.

 

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r) Income tax expense and deferred income tax assets and liabilities.

The tax liabilities are recognized in the consolidated 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 liability method, on the temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the consolidated annual accounts. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates contained in laws adopted as of the date of the financial statements and that are expected to be applicable when the related deferred tax asset is realized or the deferred income tax liability is settled.

Deferred income taxes are registered according to rules established in IAS12 “Income Taxes”, except for the application in 2014 of the Official Circular Letter No. 856 issued on October 17, 2014 by the SVS, which instructed auditees to register in the respective fiscal year against equity on a one-time basis, differences in assets and liabilities for deferred taxes occurred as a direct effect of the increase in the first category tax rate introduced by Law No. 20,780.

This statement differs from that established by the IFRS, which requires that the effect be recorded against income.

This instruction issued by the SVS meant in the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2014, a change in the framework of preparation and presentation of financial information adopted by that date, since the previous frame (IFRS) requires to be adopted in a comprehensive, explicit and unreserved manner.

The effect of this change in accounting bases meant in year 2014 a charge to retained earnings amounting to ThU.S.$292,155, which according to IFRS should have been presented under results of the year ended December 31, 2014.

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

The deferred tax assets and tax credits 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.

s) 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.

t) Revenue recognition

Revenues are recognized when Arauco has transferred the risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer and Arauco has no right to dispose of the assets, nor effective control of such good.

 

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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.

The structure for recognizing revenue from export sales is based on the 2010 Incoterms, which are the official rules for the interpretation of commercial terms issued by the International Chamber of Commerce.

The main Incoterms used by Arauco are the following:

“CFR (Cost and freight)”, where the company bears all costs including main transportation, until the products arrives at its port of destination. The risk is transferred to the purchaser once the products have been loaded onto the vessel, in the country of origin.

“CIF (Cost Insurance & Freight)”, where the Company organizes and pays for external freight services and some other expenses. Arauco is no longer responsible for the products once they have been delivered to the ocean carrier company. The point of sale is the delivery of the products to the carrier chartered by the seller.

(ii) Revenue recognition from Rendering of Services

When the outcome of a transaction involving the rendering of services can be reliably estimated, revenue 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 services which are transacted principally in the spot market of the Sistema Interconectado Central (“Central Interconnected 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) (“Economic Load Dispatch Center of the Central Interconnected 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 and wood process and is a complementary business to it, which is initially supplied to the group’s subsidiaries and any surplus is sold to the CDEC-SIC.

 

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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.

u) Minimum dividend

Article No. 79 of the Chilean Corporations Law states that, unless otherwise unanimously agreed by the shareholders, corporations must distribute 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.

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 dividends payable provision is registered for 40% of the liquid distributable profit and against a lower equity, based on the yearly resolution of the Shareholders’ Meeting.

Dividends payable are presented in the line item “Other current non-financial liabilities” in the consolidated statement of financial position.

v) Earning per share

Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing the net profit for the period attributable to the parent company by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period, excluding the average number of shares in the Company held by a subsidiary, if such circumstance exists. Arauco has not performed any type of transaction with a potential dilutive effect that would cause diluted earnings per share to be different from basic earnings per share.

w) Impairment

Non-financial Assets

The recoverable amount of property, plant and equipment and other assets with finite useful lives are measured whenever there are any circumstances indicating that the assets have to recognize an impairment loss. Among the circumstances 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.

 

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A previously recognized impairment loss is reversed if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount, however the reversal is limited to the amount recognized in previous years.

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 assets, other than goodwill, which had recognized an impairment loss, are reviewed at the end of each reporting period whether there are any circumstances indicating that an impairment loss previously recognized may no longer exists or has 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

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 to sell and its value in use. An impairment loss is recognized whenever the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount.

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.

A cash-generating unit, for which goodwill has been allocated, is tested for impairment annually or more frequently when there are circumstances indicating 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 other assets pro rata based on the carrying amount of each asset in the unit. Any impairment loss of goodwill is recognized directly in profit or loss. An impairment loss recognized for goodwill is not reversed in subsequent periods.

Financial Assets

At the end of each reporting period, an assessment 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 loss 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 profit or loss.

An allowance for doubtful accounts is established based on an analysis of the maturity of the portfolio and considering the insurance coverage on accounts receivable. Other conditions are assessed, for example, when there is objective evidence of default or delinquency in payments under the original sale terms and when the customer enters into bankruptcy or financial reorganization, and is written-off when Arauco has exhausted all levels of recovery of the receivable in a reasonable time.

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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.

x) Employee Benefits

Arauco constitutes labor obligations for severance payable in all circumstances for certain of its employees with at least 5 years of work in the Company, based on the terms of the staff’s collective and individual bargaining agreements.

The related provision is an estimate of the years of service to be recognized as a future labor obligation liability, in accordance with contracts between Arauco and its employees and pursuant to actuarial valuation criteria for this type of liability. This post-employment benefit is considered a defined benefit plan.

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

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

y) 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 current payables” and “Trade and Other non-current payables” depending on their respective maturities in the consolidated statement of financial position.

z) Recent accounting pronouncements

The following new standards and interpretations have been adopted in these consolidated financial statements:

 

Amendments and

improvements

 

Contents

  

Mandatory application

for annual periods

beginning on or after

IAS 19

 

Employee Benefits

Clarifies the requirements related to the way in which contributions from employees or others which are linked to the service must be attributed to periods of service.

   January 1, 2014
Annual improvements 2010-2012-Amendments to IFRS 6   IFRS 2, IFRS 3, IFRS 8, IFRS 13, IAS 16, IAS 24    January 1, 2014
Annual Improvement 2011-2013 – Amendments to IFRS 4   IFRS 1, IFRS 3, IFRS 13, IAS 40    January 1, 2014

 

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The adoption of the standards, amendments and interpretations outlined above, did not have a significant impact on Arauco´s consolidated financial statements.

As of the date of issue of these consolidated financial statements, the following accounting statements have been issued by the IAS, which have not been subject to early adoption.

 

Standards and

interpretations

 

Contents

  

Mandatory application

for annual periods

beginning on or after

IFRS 9  

Financial Instruments

The complete version of IFRS 9 replaces most of the guidance in IAS 39. IFRS 9 retains but simplifies the mixed measurement model and establishes three primary measurement categories for financial assets. There is now a new expected credit losses model that replaces the incurred loss impairment model used in IAS 39.

   January 1, 2018
IFRS 15   This standard defines a new model to recognized revenue from contracts with costumers.    January 1, 2018
IFRS 16  

Leases

Specifies guidelines to recognise, measure, present and disclose leases. The standard provides a single lessee accounting model, requiring lessees to recognise assets and liabilities for all leases unless the lease term is 12 months or less or the underlying asset has a low value.

   January 1, 2019

 

Amendments and

improvements

  

Contents

  

Mandatory application

for annual periods

beginning on or after

IFRS 11-Amendments    Establishes how to account for the acquisition of an interest in a joint venture operation that qualifies as a business.    January 1, 2016
IAS 16 and IAS 38 – Amendments    This amendment clarifies that the use of revenue-based methods to calculate the depreciation of an asset is not appropiate. It also clarifies that revenue is generally presumed to be an inappropiate basis for measuring the consumption of the economic benefits embodied in an intangible asset.    January 1, 2016
IAS 16 and IAS 41 – Amendments    These amendments change the reporting for bearer plants, which should be accounted for in the same way as property, plant and equipment. The amendments include them in the scope of IAS 16 rather tan IAS 41.    January 1, 2016
IAS 27-Amendments    Allows entities to use the equity method to account for investments in subsidiaries, join ventures and associates in their separate financial statements.    January 1, 2016
IFRS 10 and IAS 28- Amendments   

These amendmets address an inconsistency between IFRS 10 and IAS 28 regarding the contribution of assets between an investor and its associate or join venture.

The amendments aim at clarifying IAS 1 to address perceived impediments to preparers exercising their judgement in presenting their financial reports

   January 1, 2016
IFRS 10, and IAS 28-Amendments    Amendments address issues that have arisen in the context of applying the consolidation exception for investment entities.    January 1, 2016
IAS 1-Amendments    The amendments aim at clarifying IAS 1 to address perceived    January 1, 2016

 

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Annual Improvements 2012-2014 Cycle    impediments to preparers exercising their judgement in presenting their financial reports.    January 1, 2016
Amendment to IFRS 5 “ Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations”    Adds specific guidance in IFRS 5 for cases in which an entity reclassifies an asset from held for sale to held for distribution or vice versa and cases in which held-for-distribution accounting is discontinued.    January 1, 2016

Improvements to IFRS 7

“Financial Instruments: Disclosures”

   Adds additional guidance to clarify whether a servicing contract is continuing involvement in a transferred asset for the purpose of determining the disclosures required. Clarifies the applicability of the amendments to IFRS 7 on offsetting disclosures to condensed interim financial statements.    January 1, 2016
Improvements to IAS 19, “Employee Benefits”    Clarifies that the high quality corporate bonds used in estimating the discount rate for post-employment benefits should be denominated in the same currency as the benefits to be paid.    January 1, 2016

Improvements to IAS 34,

“Interim Financial Reporting”

   Clarifies the meaning of ‘elsewhere in the interim report’ and requires a cross-reference    January 1, 2016

Arauco is in the process of evaluating the impacts on the financial statements as a result of the adoption of IFRS 9, IFRS 15 and IFRS 16. Arauco estimates that the adoption of the other amendments and interpretations will not have a substantial impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements during their period of their initial application.

NOTE 2. CHANGES IN POLICIES AND ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

There have been no changes in the treatment of estimates, amendments and accounting policies with respect to last year.

NOTE 3. DISCLOSURE OF OTHER INFORMATION

a) Disclosure of Information on Issued Capital

At the date of these consolidated financial statements the share capital of Arauco is ThU.S.$353,618.

100% of Capital corresponds to ordinary shares

 

     12-31-2015    12-31-2014

Description of Ordinary Capital Share Types

   100% of Capital corresponds to
ordinary shares

Number of Authorized Shares by Type of Capital in Ordinary Shares

   113,159,655

Nominal Value of Shares by Type of Capital in Ordinary Shares

   ThU.S.$0.0031210 per share

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

   ThU.S.$353,618
   12-31-2015    12-31-2014

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

   113,159,655

 

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b) Dividends paid

The interim dividend paid in the year was equivalent to 15% of the distributable net income calculated as of the end of September 2015 and was considered as a decrease in the statement of changes in equity.

The final dividend paid each year corresponds to the difference between the 40% of the prior year distributable net profit and the amount of the interim dividend paid.

The ThU.S.$142,801 (ThU.S.$159,879 as of December 31, 2014) presented in the statement of changes in equity correspond to the minimum dividend provision recorded for the period 2015 (period 2014).

In the Cash Flow Statement, in the line item “Dividends paid” an amount of ThU.S.$143,003 is presented for the year ended December 31, 2015 (ThU.S.$141,089 for the year ended December 31, 2014) which ThU.S.$141,652 (ThU.S.$137,232 for the year ended December 31, 2014) correspond to the payment of dividends to the parent company.

The following are the dividends paid and per share amounts during the period 2015 and 2014:

 

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

   12-16-2015

Amount of Dividend

   ThU.S.$43,580

Number of Shares for which Dividends are Paid

   113,159,655

Dividend per Share, Ordinary Shares

   U.S.$0.38512

 

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

   05-12-2015

Amount of Dividend

   ThU.S.$98,072

Number of Shares for which Dividends are Paid

   113,159,655

Dividend per Share

   U.S.$0.86667

 

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

   12-09-2014

Amount of Dividend

   ThU.S.$61,808

Number of Shares for which Dividends are Paid

   113,159,655

Dividend per Share

   U.S.$0.54620

 

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Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2015

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

 

 

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

   05-09-2014

Amount of Dividend

   ThU.S.$75,424

Number of Shares for which Dividends are Paid

   113,159,655

Dividend per Share

   U.S.$0.66653

c) Disclosure of Information on Reserves

Other reserves comprise 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

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

Reserves of cash flow hedges correspond to the portion of net gain or loss of derivative financial instruments that complies with the requirements of hedge accounting at the end of each period.

Reserve of Actuarial Losses in Defined Benefit Plans

This corresponds to changes in the present value of the obligation for defined benefits resulting from experience adjustments (the effect of the differences between the previous actuarial assumptions and the events that occurred within the context of the plan) and the effects of the changes in the actuarial assumptions.

Other reserves

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

 

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December 31, 2015

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

 

 

d) Other items in the Statement of Income

Other income, other expenses, finance income, finance costs and share profit (loss) of associates and joint ventures for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:

 

     January - December  
     2015
ThU.S.$
     2014
ThU.S.$
 

Classes of Other Income

     

Other Income, Total

     273,026         368,924   

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

     210,479         284,497   

Net income from insurance compensation

     1,522         2,264   

Revenue from export promotion

     2,692         4,032   

Leases received

     2,654         2,708   

Gain on sales of assets

     11,849         57,653   

Gain on sales of assets classified as held for sale

     —           244   

Gain on business combination achieved in stages

     8,744         —     

Access easement

     8,160         5,158   

Recovery of tax credits

     8,081         —     

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

     18,845         12,368   

Classes of Other Expenses by activity

     

Total of other expenses by activity

     (83,388      (138,769

Depreciation

     (1,407      (2,084

Legal expenses

     (3,334      (4,806

Impairment provision properties, plants and equipment and others

     (12,321      (11,929

Plants stoppage operating expenses

     (3,917      (5,102

Expenses projects

     (532      (7,447

Expenses start-up

     —           (9,591

Loss of forest due to fires

     (34,850      (31,512

Other Taxes

     (8,981      (7,540

Research and development expenses

     (2,604      (3,105

Compensation and eviction

     (1,748      (8,256

Fines, readjustments and interest

     (1,139      (3,749

Other expenses (donations, repayments insurance )

     (12,555      (43,648

Classes of financing income

     

Financing income, total

     50,284         30,772   

Financial income from mutual funds—deposits

     15,128         13,786   

Financial income resulting from swap—forward

     4,439         4,673   

Financial income resulting from loans with related companies

     17,629         6,570   

Other financial income

     13,088         5,743   

Classes of financing costs

     

Financing costs, Total

     (262,962      (246,473

Interest expense, Banks loans

     (40,690      (32,978

Interest expense, Bonds

     (189,526      (186,186

Interest expense, financial instruments

     (7,260      (8,612

Other financial costs

     (25,486      (18,697

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

     

Total

     6,748         7,481   

Investments in associates

     5,573         6,958   

Joint ventures

     1,175         523   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2015

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

 

 

The analysis of expenses by nature contained in these consolidated financial statements is presented below:

 

Cost of sales    January - December  
     2015
ThU.S.$
     2014
ThU.S.$
 

Timber

     641,821         808,991   

Forestry labor costs

     636,100         655,257   

Depreciation and amortization

     371,851         323,306   

Maintenance costs

     305,701         278,280   

Chemical costs

     539,856         541,327   

Sawmill Services

     128,801         129,052   

Others Raw Materials

     226,342         184,836   

Others Indirect costs

     138,900         126,129   

Energy and fuel

     172,077         231,120   

Cost of electricity

     41,674         78,760   

Wage and salaries

     308,302         297,088   

Total

     3,511,425         3,654,146   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Distribution cost    January - December  
     2015
ThU.S.$
     2014
ThU.S.$
 

Selling costs

     48,160         48,656   

Commissions

     15,801         16,201   

Insurance

     4,601         5,330   

Provision for doubtful accounts receivable

     3,137         2,497   

Other selling costs

     24,621         24,628   

Shipping and freight costs

     480,310         508,181   

Port services

     26,216         28,906   

Freights

     387,081         402,386   

Other shipping and freight costs

     67,013         76,889   

Total

     528,470         556,837   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Administrative expenses    January - December  
     2015
ThU.S.$
     2014
ThU.S.$
 

Wage and salaries

     227,407         215,662   

Marketing, advertising, promotion and publications expenses

     10,422         11,343   

Insurance

     28,216         32,367   

Depreciation and amortization

     24,587         25,686   

Computer services

     31,897         25,136   

Lease rentals (offices, storage of supplies and data archiving and vehicles)

     13,527         10,209   

Donations, contributions, scholarships

     11,172         10,407   

Fees (legal and technical advisories)

     49,556         51,301   

Property taxes, patents and municipality rights

     19,196         20,790   

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

     135,997         147,908   

Total

     551,977         550,809   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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December 31, 2015

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

 

 

            January-December  

Expenses for

   Note      2015
ThU.S.$
     2014
ThU.S.$
 

Depreciations

     7         388,192         340,959   

Employee benefits

     10         537,629         525,220   

Amortization

     19         11,953         12,475   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

e) Auditor Fees and Number of Employees (Not audited)

At the end of this period, the auditor’s fees and number of employees are as follows:

 

          12-31-2015  

Auditors fees

        ThU.S.$  

Audit services

        2,397   

Other services

     
   Tax services      742   
   Others      468   

TOTAL

        3,607   
     

 

 

 

Number of employees

        No.   
        15,171   
     

 

 

 

NOTE 4. INVENTORIES

 

     12-31-2015      12-31-2014  

Components of Inventory

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Raw materials

     85,999         98,242   

Production supplies

     97,755         107,067   

Products in progress

     62,475         66,635   

Finished goods

     503,059         469,561   

Spare Parts

     160,700         152,068   

Total Inventories

     909,988         893,573   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Inventories recognized as cost of sales at December 31, 2015 were ThU.S.$3,411,774 (ThU.S.$3,569,213 at December 31, 2014).

In order to have the inventories recorded at net realizable value at December 31, 2015, a net decrease of inventories was recognized associated with a greater provision of obsolescence of ThU.S.$6,909 (greater provision of ThU.S.$2,967 at December 31, 2014). As of December 31, 2015, the amount of obsolescence provision is ThU.S.$18,577 (ThU.S.$11,668 at December 31, 2014).

At December 31, 2015 there were inventory write-offs of ThU.S.$4,215 (ThU.S.$548 at December 31, 2014)

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

As of the date of these consolidated financial statements, there are no inventories pledged as security to report.

 

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December 31, 2015

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

 

 

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.

NOTE 5. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, bank checking account balances, time deposits, repurchase agreements and mutual funds. These 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 the amounts of cash surpluses in the short-term. 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.

 

     31-12-2015      31-12-2014  

Components of Cash and Cash Equivalents

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Cash on hand

     201         391   

Bank checking account balances

     143,123         157,611   

Time deposits

     159,912         669,545   

Mutual funds

     196,789         128,985   

Other cash and cash equivalents (*)

     0         14,620   

Total

     500,025         971,152   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*) Applies to purchase contracts subject to resale covenants

The risk classification of the mutual funds in effect as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 is shown bellow.

 

     December
2015
ThU.S.$
     December
2014
ThU.S.$
 

AAAfm

     196,749         128,833   

AAfm

     40         152   

Total Mutual Funds

     196,789         128,985   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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December 31, 2015

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

 

 

NOTE 6. INCOME TAXES

The tax rates applicable in the countries in which Arauco operates are 22.5% in Chile, 35% in Argentina, 34% in Brazil, 25% in Uruguay and 34% in the United States (federal tax).

On September 29, 2014, the Official Gazette published Law No. 20,780, which introduced various amendments to the current income tax system, as well as to other taxes. The main amendment was the establishment of an option between two tax regimes: attributed income system and the partially integrated system. One of the effects of the regime selection is that it attaches a progressive increase in the First Category Tax for the fiscal years of 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 onwards, increasing to 21%, 22,5%, 24% y 25%, respectively, if the Company chooses the application of an attributed income system, or an increase to 21%, 22.5%, 24%, 25.5% y 27% for the fiscal years 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017, if the Company chooses the application of the partially integrated system.

Subsequently, on February 29, 2016, the Official Gazette publishes Law No. 20,899, which introduced amendments to Law No. 20,780. Among the main amendments is the incorporation of certain limitations for applying to the attributed income system, and therefore Arauco’s Chilean companies must apply the general rule, that is, the partially integrated system.

On October 17, 2014, the SVS issued the Official Circular Letter No. 856, which established that the difference in assets and liabilities for deferred taxes resulting from the increase of the aforementioned tax rate, should be accounted for by charging it against equity. Therefore, Arauco has recognized a charge to equity of ThU.S.$292,155 resulting from a deferred effect of the new tax rate as of December 31, 2014.

Deferred Tax Assets

The following table sets forth the deferred tax assets as of the dates indicated:

 

     12-31-2015      12-31-2014  

Deferred Tax Assets

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Provisions

     13,498         14,923   

Deferred tax Assets relating to Accrued Liabilities

     8,535         11,120   

Deferred tax Assets relating to Post-Employment benefits

     15,480         13,859   

Deferred tax Assets relating to Property, Plant and equipment

     7,730         11,199   

Deferred tax Assets relating to Financial Instruments

     21,805         14,129   

Deferred tax Assets relating to Tax Losses Carryforwards

     35,751         44,832   

Deferred tax Assets relating to Inventories

     4,240         3,157   

Deferred tax Assets relating to Provisions for Income

     3,997         5,827   

Deferred tax Assets relating to Allowance for Doubful Accounts

     4,572         3,855   

Intangible revaluation differences

     56         1,080   

Deferred tax Assets relating to Other Deductible Temporary Differences

     24,587         34,302   

Total Deferred Tax Assets

     140,251         158,283   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Certain subsidiaries of Arauco, as of the date of these consolidated financial statements, present tax losses for which we estimate that, given the projection of future profits, will allow the recovery of these assets. The total amount of these tax losses is ThU.S.$112,383 (ThU.S.$132,292 at December 31, 2014), which are mainly originated by operational and financial losses.

 

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December 31, 2015

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

 

 

In addition, as of the date of these consolidated financial statements there are ThU.S.$114,507 (ThU.S.$92,809 at December 31, 2014) of non-recoverable tax losses from Inversiones Arauco Internacional and entities classified as joint operation based on the participation of Arauco, for which deferred tax assets have not been recognized. The estimated recovery period exceeds the expiry date of such tax losses.

Deferred Tax Liabilities

The following table sets forth the deferred tax liabilities as of the dates indicated:

 

     12-31-2015      12-31-2014  

Deferred Tax Liabilities

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Property, plant and equipment

     930,608         941,666   

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Financial Instruments

     6,376         4,906   

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Biological Assets

     693,103         681,505   

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Inventory

     31,912         25,688   

Deferred tax Liabilities due to Prepaid Expenses

     40,907         40,888   

Deferred tax Liabilities due to Intangible

     26,419         32,990   

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Other Taxable Temporary Differences

     26,203         29,506   

Total Deferred Tax Liabilities

     1,755,528         1,757,149   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The effect of changes in current and deferred tax liabilities related to cash flow hedges corresponds to a credit of ThU.S.$1,889 for the year ended December 31, 2015 (compared to a credit of ThU.S.$10,764 for the December 31, 2014), which is presented in consolidated statements of other comprehensive income and accumulated in Reserves for cash flow hedges in the consolidated statement of changes in equity.

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

 

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December 31, 2015

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

 

 

Reconciliation of deferred tax assets and liabilities

 

Deferred Tax Assets

   Opening
Balance
01-01-2015
ThU.S.$
     Deferred tax
Expenses

(Income)
ThU.S.$
    Deferred tax
of items
charged

to other
comprehensive
income
ThU.S.$
     Increase
(decrease)
from
business
combination

ThU.S.$
     Increase
(decrease)
Net
exchange
differences

ThU.S.$
    Closing
balance
12/31/2015
ThU.S.$
 

Deferred tax Assets relating to Provisions

     14,923         (813     —           —           (612     13,498   

Deferred tax Assets relating to accrued liabilities

     11,120         (2,561     —           —           (24     8,535   

Deferred tax Assets relating to Post-Employment benefits

     13,859         971        692         —           (42     15,480   

Deferred tax Assets relating to Property, Plant and equipment

     11,199         (3,469     —           —           —          7,730   

Deferred tax Assets relating to Financial Instruments

     14,129         23        7,653         —           —          21,805   

Deferred tax Assets relating to tax losses carryforwards

     44,832         (959     —           —           (8,122     35,751   

Deferred tax assets relating to provisions for income

     3,157         1,487        —           —           (404     4,240   

Deferred tax assets relating to provisions for income

     5,827         (1,825     —           —           (5     3,997   

Deferred tax assets relating to provision for doubful accounts

     3,855         797        —           —           (80     4,572   

Intangible revaluation differences

     1,080         (1,024     —           —           —          56   

Deferred tax assets relating to other deductible temporary differences

     34,302         (8,892     —           —           (823     24,587   

Total deferred tax assets

     158,283         (16,265     8,345         —           (10,112     140,251   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred Tax Liabilities

   Opening
Balance
01-01-2015
ThU.S.$
     Deferred tax
Expenses
(Income)
ThU.S.$
    Deferred tax
of items
charged to
other
comprehensive
income
ThU.S.$
     Increase
(decrease)
from
business
combination
ThU.S.$
     Increase
(decrease)
Net
exchange
differences
ThU.S.$
    Closing
balance
12/31/2015
ThU.S.$
 

Deferred tax liabilities relating to property, plant and equipment

     941,666         5,221        —           —           (16,279     930,608   

Deferred tax liabilities relating to financial instruments

     4,906         1,470        —           —           0        6,376   

Deferred tax liabilities relating to biological assets

     681,505         18,823        —           16,051         (23,276     693,103   

Deferred tax liabilities relating to inventory

     25,688         6,224        —           —           —          31,912   

Deferred tax liabilities due to prepaid expenses

     40,888         (184     —           —           203        40,907   

Deferred tax liabilities due to intangible

     32,990         2,666        —           —           (9,237     26,419   

Deferred tax liabilities relating to other taxable temporary differences

     29,506         (7,961     —           —           4,658        26,203   

Total deferred tax liabilities

     1,757,149         26,259        —           16,051         (43,931     1,755,528   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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December 31, 2015

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

 

 

Deferred Tax Assets

   Opening
Balance

01-01-2014
ThU.S.$
     Deferred tax
Expenses
(Income)
ThU.S.$
    Deferred tax
of items
charged to
other
comprehensive
income
ThU.S.$
    Increase
(decrease)
Net
exchange
differences
ThU.S.$
    Closing
balance

12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Deferred tax Assets relating to Provisions

     12,016         843        2,367        (303     14,923   

Deferred tax Assets relating to accrued liabilities

     10,118         (242     1,265        (21     11,120   

Deferred tax Assets relating to Post-Employment benefits

     9,012         (1,095     6,036        (94     13,859   

Deferred tax Assets relating to Property, Plant and equipment

     8,842         1,617        787        (47     11,199   

Deferred tax Assets relating to Financial Instruments

     343         355        13,431        —          14,129   

Deferred tax Assets relating to tax losses carryforwards

     56,333         (9,427     419        (2,493     44,832   

Deferred tax assets relating to biological assets

     73         (73     —          —          0   

Deferred tax assets relating to provisions for income

     4,910         (1,706     82        (129     3,157   

Deferred tax assets relating to provisions for income

     3,678         1,624        525        —          5,827   

Deferred tax assets relating to provision for doubful accounts

     3,104         574        218        (41     3,855   

Intangible revaluation differences

     —           1,080        0        —          1,080   

Defferred tax assets relating to other deductible temporary differences

     52,169         (20,064     2,427        (230     34,302   

Total deferred tax assets

     160,598         (26,514     27,557        (3,358     158,283   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred Tax Liabilities

   Opening
Balance

01-01-2014
ThU.S.$
     Deferred tax
Expenses
(Income)
ThU.S.$
    Deferred tax
of items
charged to
other
comprehensive
income
ThU.S.$
    Increase
(decrease)
Net
exchange
differences
ThU.S.$
    Closing
balance

12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Deferred tax liabilities relating to property, Plant and equipment

     781,777         8,393        158,106        (6,610     941,666   

Deferred tax liabilities relating to financial instruments

     10,060         677        (5,831     —          4,906   

Deferred tax liabilities relating to biological assets

     534,161         21,626        134,467        (8,749     681,505   

Deferred tax liabilities relating to inventory

     15,422         8,618        1,648        —          25,688   

Deferred tax liabilities due to prepaid expenses

     56,558         (21,363     5,693        —          40,888   

Deferred tax liabilities due to intangible

     34,188         (1,533     335        —          32,990   

Deferred tax liabilities relating to other taxable temporary differences

     30,129         (2,752     3,648        (1,519     29,506   

Total deferred tax liabilities

     1,462,295         13,666        298,066        (16,878     1,757,149   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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December 31, 2015

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

 

 

Temporary Differences

The following tables summarize the deductible and taxable temporary differences:

 

     12-31-2015      12-31-2014  
     Deductible      Taxable      Deductible      Taxable  

Detail of classes of Deferred Tax Temporary Differences

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

Deferred Tax Assets

     104,500            113,451      

Deferred Tax Assets—Tax losses

     35,751            44,832      

Deferred Tax Liabilities

        1,755,528            1,757,149   

Total

     140,251         1,755,528         158,283         1,757,149   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     January - December  

Detail of Temporary Difference Income and Loss Amounts

   2015
ThU.S.$
     2014
ThU.S.$
 

Deferred Tax Assets

     (15,306      (17,530

Deferred Tax Assets—Tax losses

     (959      (9,427

Deferred Tax Liabilities

     (26,259      (13,223

Total

     (42,524      (40,180
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income Tax Expense

Income tax expense consists of the following:

 

     January - December  

Income Tax composition

   2015
ThU.S.$
     2014
ThU.S.$
 

Current income tax expense

     (87,908      (127,057

Previous period current income tax adjustments

     4,033         2,555   

Other current tax expenses

     (3,295      8,747   

Current Tax Expense, Net

     (87,170      (115,755

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

     (41,565      (30,753

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

     (959      (9,427

Total deferred Tax Expense, Net

     (42,524      (40,180

Income Tax Expense, Total

     (129,694      (155,935
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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December 31, 2015

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 at December 31, 2015 and 2014:

 

     January - December  
     2015
ThU.S.$
     2014
ThU.S.$
 

Foreign current income tax expense

     (33,129      (30,458

Domestic current income tax expense

     (54,041      (85,297

Total current income tax expense

     (87,170      (115,755

Foreign deferred tax expense

     (17,240      (25,806

Domestic deferred tax expense

     (25,284      (14,374

Total deferred tax expense

     (42,524      (40,180

Total tax income (expense)

     (129,694      (155,935
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

The reconciliation of income tax expense is as follows:

 

     January - December  
     2015      2014  

Reconciliation of Income tax from Statutory Rate to Effective Tax Rate

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Tax Expense at applicable tax rate

     (111,916      (124,493

Tax effect of foreign tax rates

     (16,099      (23,170

Tax effect of revenues exempt from taxation

     41,268         9,832   

Tax effect of expense not deductible in determining taxable profit (tax loss)

     (40,866      (19,203

Tax rate effect of tax losses not previously recognized

     14         (515

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

     (3,445      (1,839

Tax rate effect of adjustments for current tax of prior periods

     4,033         2,555   

Other tax rate effects

     (2,683      898   

Total adjustments to tax expense at applicable tax rate

     (17,778      (31,442

Tax expense at effective tax rate

     (129,694      (155,935
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

NOTE 7. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

 

     12-31-2015      12-31-2014  

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Construction in progress

     251,519         265,440   

Land

     951,638         949,531   

Buildings

     2,182,643         2,172,177   

Plant and equipment

     3,346,675         3,565,502   

Information technology equipment

     26,210         28,521   

Fixtures and fittings

     11,860         11,654   

Motor vehicles

     16,721         17,346   

Other property, plant and equipment

     109,130         109,412   

Total Net

     6,896,396         7,119,583   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross

     

Construction in progress

     251,519         265,440   

Land

     951,638         949,531   

Buildings

     3,698,351         3,593,306   

Plant and equipment

     5,927,789         5,944,394   

Information technology equipment

     73,573         71,838   

Fixtures and fittings

     35,283         37,382   

Motor vehicles

     45,503         46,293   

Other property, plant and equipment

     131,894         128,012   

Total Gross

     11,115,550         11,036,196   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accumulated depreciation and impairment

     

Buildings

     (1,515,708      (1,421,129

Plant and equipment

     (2,581,114      (2,378,892

Information technology equipment

     (47,363      (43,317

Fixtures and fittings

     (23,423      (25,728

Motor vehicles

     (28,782      (28,947

Other property, plant and equipment

     (22,764      (18,600

Total

     (4,219,154      (3,916,613
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

To date there are no significant assets pledged as collateral for these consolidated financial statements.

 

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

 

 

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

 

     12-31-2015
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Amount committed for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment

     109,713         139,927   
     12-31-2015      12-31-2014  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Disbursements for property, plant and equipment under construction

     215,035         371,286   

 

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

 

 

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, 2015 and 2014:

 

Movement of Property, Plant and

Equipment

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

Opening Balance 01-01-2015

    265,440        949,531        2,172,177        3,565,502        28,521        11,654        17,346        109,412        7,119,583   

Changes

                 

Additions

    215,035        50,504        17,360        139,749        2,178        2,234        1,829        9,774        438,663   

Acquisitions through business combinations

    —          —          1,474        7        —          15        —          —          1,496   

Disposals

    (20     (591     (456     (583     (78     (5     (432     (10     (2,175

Retirements

    (4,596     (44     (1,389     (1,942     (5     (7     (101     (481     (8,565

Depreciation

    —          —          (117,337     (320,135     (5,302     (2,980     (4,110     (5,915     (455,779

Impairment loss recognized in profit or loss

    —          —          —          (4,065     —          —          0        —          (4,065

Increase (decrease) through net exchange differences

    (4,432     (52,284     (30,258     (103,972     (290     (519     (300     (6,025     (198,080

Reclassification of assets held for sale

    —          2,759        2,676        (117     —          —          —          —          5,318   

Increase (decrease) through transfers from construction in progress

    (219,908     1,763        138,396        72,231        1,186        1,468        2,489        2,375        —     

Total changes

    (13,921     2,107        10,466        (218,827     (2,311     206        (625     (282     (223,187

Closing balance 12-31-2015

    251,519        951,638        2,182,643        3,346,675        26,210        11,860        16,721        109,130        6,896,396   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Movement of Property, Plant and

Equipment

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

Opening Balance 01-01-2014

    1,542,739        975,617        1,694,924        2,774,551        25,575        7,627        13,597        102,837        7,137,467   

Changes

                 

Additions

    371,286        1,215        17,438        54,011        2,605        1,195        4,608        18,828        471,186   

Disposals

    (2,969     (5,596     (513     (1,715     (59     (515     (458     (776     (12,601

Retirements

    (6,278     (41     (17,369     (23,026     (12     (6     (247     (5,670     (52,649

Depreciation

    —          —          (102,068     (222,232     (4,944     (2,084     (4,241     (4,018     (339,587

Impairment loss recognized in profit or loss

    —          —          —          —          —          —          (636     —          (636

Increase (decrease) through net exchange differences

    310        (21,664     (30,620     (26,928     (269     (175     (123     (2,198     (81,667

Reclassification of assets held for sale

    (1,930     —          —          —          —          —          —          —          (1,930

Increase (decrease) through transfers from construction in progress

    (1,637,718     —          610,385        1,010,841        5,625        5,612        4,846        409        —     

Total changes

    (1,277,299     (26,086     477,253        790,951        2,946        4,027        3,749        6,575        (17,884

Closing balance 12-31-2014

    265,440        949,531        2,172,177        3,565,502        28,521        11,654        17,346        109,412        7,119,583   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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December 31, 2015

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

 

 

The depreciation expense for the period ending December 31, 2015 and 2014 is as follows:

 

     January-December  
     2015      2014  

Depreciation for the year

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Cost of sales

     365,401         316,607   

Administrative expenses

     19,084         19,910   

Other expenses

     3,707         4,442   

Total

     388,192         340,959   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The useful lives of property, plant and equipment are estimated based on the expected use of the assets. The average useful lives by asset class are as follows:

 

     Useful
Life
(Average)
 

Buildings

     58   

Plant and equipment

     30   

Information technology equipment

     18   

Fixtures and fittings

     28   

Motor vehicles

     11   

Other property, plant and equipment

     14   

See Note 12 for details of capitalized borrowing costs.

 

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NOTE 8. LEASES

Arauco acting as lessee

 

     12-31-2015      12-31-2014  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Property, Plant and Equipment under finance leases

     132,836         94,996   

Plant and equipment

     132,836         94,996   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Reconciliation of Financial Lease Minimum Payments:

 

     12-31-2015  
     Present Value  

Periods

   ThU.S.$  

Less than one year

     36,862   

Between one and five years

     90,697   

More than five years

     —     

Total

     127,559   
  

 

 

 
     12-31-2014  
     Present Value  

Periods

   ThU.S.$  

Less than one year

     31,706   

Between one and five years

     65,289   

More than five years

     —     

Total

     96,995   
  

 

 

 

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 respective maturities as stated above.

 

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Arauco acting as lessor

Reconciliation of Financial Lease Minimum Payments:

 

     12-31-2015  
     Gross      Interest      Present Value  

Periods

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

Less than one year

     10         1         9   

Between one and five years

     6         0         6   

More than five years

     —           —           —     

Total

     16         1         15   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     12-31-2014  
     Gross      Interest      Present Value  

Periods

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

Less than one year

     141         5         136   

Between one and five years

     20         3         17   

More than five years

     —           —           —     

Total

     161         8         153   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

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.

Arauco accounts for its lease contracts as finance leases. These lease contracts are for a term of less than five-years at 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.

Arauco holds leases as lessee and lessor, described in the previous tables, for which there are no impairment contingent payments or restrictions to report.

NOTE 9. REVENUE

 

     January - December  

Classes of revenue

   2015
ThU.S.$
     2014
ThU.S.$
 

Revenue from sales of goods

     5,018,138         5,174,936   

Revenue from rendering of services

     128,602         167,707   

Total

     5,146,740         5,342,643   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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NOTE 10. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Classes of Benefits and Expenses by Employee

 

     2015      2014  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Employee expenses

     537,629         525,220   

Wages and salaries

     519,066         514,826   

Severance indemnities

     18,563         10,394   

 

     2015   2014

Discount rate

   4.91%   4.61%

Inflation

   2.95%   2.97%

Annual rate of wage growth

   5.22%   5.79%

Mortality rate

   RV-2009   RV-2009

 

sensitivities to assumptions    Th.U.S.$  

Discount rate

  

Increase in 100 bps

     (3,943

Decrease in 100 bps

     4,608   
  

 

 

 

Wage growth rates

  

Increase in 100 bps

     4,546   

Decrease in 100 bps

     (3,967
  

 

 

 

The following tables set forth the balances and the reconciliation of the present value of severance indemnities obligations as of December 31, 2015 and 2014:

 

     12-31-2015      12-31-2014  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Current

     4,497         3,590   

Non-current

     51,936         48,582   

Total

     56,433         52,172   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     12-31-2015      12-31-2014  

Reconciliation of the present value of severance indemnities obligations

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Opening balance

     52,172         45,984   

Current service cost

     13,032         1,938   

Interest cost

     2,257         2,977   

Gains or losses from changes in actuarial assumptions

     (5,723      8,640   

Actuarial gains and losses arising from experience

     6,980         4,189   

Benefits paid

     (3,482      (5,388

Increase (decrease) for foreign currency exchange rates changes

     (8,803      (6,168

Closing balance

     56,433         52,172   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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NOTE 11. BALANCES IN FOREIGN CURRENCY AND FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE IMPACT IN PROFIT OR LOSS.

 

 

     12-31-2015      12-31-2014  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Total Current Assets

     2,651,920         3,140,715   

Cash and Cash Equivalents

     500,025         971,152   

U.S Dollar

     388,818         877,418   

Euro

     2,501         8,114   

Brazilian Real

     21,676         43,604   

Argentine Pesos

     40,573         15,794   

Other currencies

     2,979         2,983   

Chilean Pesos

     43,478         23,239   

Other current financial assets

     32,195         7,633   

U.S Dollar

     29,367         7,632   

Argentine Pesos

     2,828         —     

Chilean Pesos

     —           1   

Other current non-financial assets

     133,956         177,728   

U.S Dollar

     55,365         103,689   

Euros

     82         45   

Brazilian Real

     16,505         11,489   

Argentine Pesos

     3,705         13,711   

Other currencies

     4,801         6,335   

Chilean Pesos

     53,280         42,459   

U.F.

     218         —     

Trade and other current receivables

     733,322         731,908   

U.S Dollar

     507,032         464,219   

Euro

     27,595         72,353   

Brazilian Real

     37,975         47,043   

Argentine Pesos

     23,016         31,354   

Other currencies

     14,091         19,733   

Chilean Pesos

     123,056         96,241   

U.F.

     557         965   

Accounts receivable from related companies

     3,124         4,705   

U.S Dollar

     21         —     

Brazilian Real

     995         1,998   

Chilean Pesos

     2,108         2,707   

Current Inventories

     909,988         893,573   

U.S Dollar

     871,629         829,830   

Brazilian Real

     38,359         48,046   

Chilean Pesos

     —           15,697   

Current biological assets

     272,037         307,551   

U.S Dollar

     272,037         307,551   

Current tax assets

     64,079         38,477   

U.S Dollar

     5,464         2,358   

Euros

     —           81   

Brazilian Real

     5,243         2,691   

Argentine Pesos

     2,000         1,464   

Other currencies

     850         3,653   

Chilean Pesos

     50,522         28,230   

 

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

     3,194         7,988   

U.S Dollar

     3,194         7,988   

 

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     12-31-2015      12-31-2014  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Total Non Current Assets

     11,154,987         11,607,182   

Other non-current financial assets

     595         5,024   

U.S Dollar

     212         4,439   

Argentine Pesos

     383         585   

Other non-current non-financial assets

     125,516         101,094   

U.S Dollar

     114,164         92,437   

Brazilian Real

     2,987         5,705   

Argentine Pesos

     7,138         563   

Other currencies

     706         885   

Chilean Pesos

     521         1,504   

Trade and other non-current receivables

     15,270         31,001   

U.S Dollar

     9,976         26,773   

Other currencies

     729         —     

Chilean Pesos

     3,145         3,591   

U.F.

     1,420         637   

Related party receivables, non current

     —           151,519   

Brazilian Reales

     —           151,519   

Investments accounted for using equity method

     264,812         326,045   

U.S Dollar

     122,483         119,405   

Brazilian Real

     142,329         206,640   

Intangible assets other than goodwill

     88,112         93,258   

U.S Dollar

     87,154         91,408   

Brazilian Real

     876         1,771   

Chilean Pesos

     82         79   

Goodwill

     69,475         82,573   

U.S Dollar

     42,445         42,838   

Brazilian Real

     27,030         39,735   

Property, plant and equipment

     6,896,396         7,119,583   

U.S Dollar

     6,448,616         6,527,093   

Brazilian Real

     442,959         586,398   

Chilean Pesos

     4,821         6,092   

Non-current biological assets

     3,554,560         3,538,802   

U.S Dollar

     3,297,710         3,188,043   

Brazilian Real

     256,850         350,759   

Deferred tax assets

     140,251         158,283   

U.S Dollar

     122,374         129,119   

Brazilian Real

     17,538         28,345   

Other currencies

     —           67   

Chilean Pesos

     339         752   

 

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Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2015

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

 

 

     Up to 90 days     

12-31-2015

From 91 days
to 1 year

     Total      Up to 90 days     

12-31-2014

From 91 days
to 1 year

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

Total Liabilities, current

     910,436         123,815         1,034,251         1,002,859         544,227         1,547,086   

Other current financial liabilities

     189,693         106,345         296,038         203,170         539,173         742,343   

U.S Dollar

     153,361         71,330         224,691         173,579         484,254         657,833   

Brazilian Real

     25,092         2,266         27,358         17,145         27,507         44,652   

Argentine Pesos

     —           356         356         —           544         544   

Chilean Pesos

     902         2,622         3,524         288         809         1,097   

U.F.

     10,338         29,771         40,109         12,158         26,059         38,217   

Bank Loans

     126,795         72,948         199,743         139,916         133,554         273,470   

U.S Dollar

     101,703         70,326         172,029         122,771         105,503         228,274   

Brazilian Real

     25,092         2,266         27,358         17,145         27,507         44,652   

Argentine Pesos

     —           356         356         —           544         544   

Financial Leases

     9,301         27,561         36,862         7,851         23,855         31,706   

U.S Dollar

     —           —           —           —           6         6   

Chilean Pesos

     902         2,622         3,524         288         809         1,097   

U.F.

     8,399         24,939         33,338         7,563         23,040         30,603   

Other Loans

     53,597         5,836         59,433         55,403         381,764         437,167   

U.S Dollar

     51,658         1,004         52,662         50,808         378,745         429,553   

U.F.

     1,939         4,832         6,771         4,595         3,019         7,614   

Trade and other current payables

     583,018         —           583,018         627,972         2,434         630,406   

U.S Dollar

     174,469         —           174,469         180,164         —           180,164   

Euros

     8,808         —           8,808         44,887         —           44,887   

Brazilian Real

     25,616         —           25,616         22,662         2,434         25,096   

Argentine Pesos

     27,068         —           27,068         34,879         —           34,879   

Other currencies

     17,619         —           17,619         2,187         —           2,187   

Chilean Pesos

     324,361         —           324,361         340,858         —           340,858   

U.F.

     5,077         —           5,077         2,335         —           2,335   

Accounts payable to related companies

     7,141         —           7,141         6,036         —           6,036   

U.S Dollar

     962         —           962         1,612         —           1,612   

Chilean Pesos

     6,179         —           6,179         4,424         —           4,424   

Other current provisions

     858         —           858         2,535         —           2,535   

U.S Dollar

     858         —           858         2,535         —           2,535   

Current tax liabilities

     10,030         946         10,976         25,860         —           25,860   

U.S Dollar

     6,380         —           6,380         782         —           782   

Euros

     1,093         —           1,093         —           —           —     

Brazilian Real

     530         —           530         1,921         —           1,921   

Argentine Pesos

     24         —           24         6,063         —           6,063   

Other currencies

     1,716         —           1,716         —           —           —     

Chilean Pesos

     287         946         1,233         17,094         —           17,094   

Current provisions for employee benefits

     1,751         2,746         4,497         1,211         2,379         3,590   

Chilean Pesos

     1,751         2,746         4,497         1,211         2,379         3,590   

Other current non-financial liabilities

     117,945         13,778         131,723         136,075         241         136,316   

U.S Dollar

     79,673         13,633         93,306         100,904         —           100,904   

Euros

     44         —           44         —           —           —     

Brazilian Real

     22,251         —           22,251         19,041         —           19,041   

Argentine Pesos

     4,428         139         4,567         6,143         184         6,327   

Other currencies

     3,704         —           3,704         4,307         —           4,307   

Chilean Pesos

     7,823         6         7,829         5,575         57         5,632   

U.F.

     22         —           22         105         —           105   

 

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Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2015

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

 

 

     From 13
months to 5
years
    

12-31-2015

More than
5 years

     Total      From 13
months to 5
years
    

12-31-2014

More than
5 years

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

Total non-current liabilities

     3,868,722         2,257,489         6,126,211         3,412,073         2,974,002         6,386,075   

Other non-current financial liabilities

     2,141,600         2,095,365         4,236,965         1,943,952         2,509,867         4,453,819   

U.S Dollar

     1,748,723         1,525,269         3,273,992         1,767,326         1,603,825         3,371,151   

Brazilian Real

     13,953         1,929         15,882         34,612         18,434         53,046   

Argentine Pesos

     48         —           48         614         —           614   

Chilean Pesos

     10,455         —           10,455         2,352         —           2,352   

U.F.

     368,421         568,167         936,588         139,048         887,608         1,026,656   

Bank Loans

     648,017         149,782         797,799         797,628         248,117         1,045,745   

U.S Dollar

     634,016         147,853         781,869         762,402         229,683         992,085   

Brazilian Real

     13,953         1,929         15,882         34,612         18,434         53,046   

Argentine Pesos

     48         —           48         614         —           614   

Financial Leases

     90,697         —           90,697         65,289         —           65,289   

Chilean Pesos

     10,455         —           10,455         2,352         —           2,352   

U.F.

     80,242         —           80,242         62,937         —           62,937   

Other Loans

     1,402,886         1,945,583         3,348,469         1,081,035         2,261,750         3,342,785   

U.S Dollar

     1,114,707         1,377,416         2,492,123         1,004,924         1,374,142         2,379,066   

U.F.

     288,179         568,167         856,346         76,111         887,608         963,719   

Other non-current provisions

     34,541         —           34,541         64,529         —           64,529   

U.S Dollar

     4         —           4         4         —           4   

Brazilian Real

     4,410         —           4,410         31,374         —           31,374   

Argentine Pesos

     30,127         —           30,127         30,301         —           30,301   

Chileans $

     —           —           —           2,850         —           2,850   

Deferred tax liabilities

     1,593,404         162,124         1,755,528         1,299,714         457,435         1,757,149   

U.S Dollar

     1,508,250         162,124         1,670,374         1,159,805         457,435         1,617,240   

Euros

     —           —           —           4,044         —           4,044   

Brazilian Real

     84,976         —           84,976         135,600         —           135,600   

Chilean Pesos

     178         —           178         265         —           265   

Non-current provisions for employee benefits

     51,936         —           51,936         41,882         6,700         48,582   

Other currencies

     149         —           149         172         —           172   

Chilean Pesos

     51,787         —           51,787         41,710         6,700         48,410   

Other non-current non-financial liabilities

     47,241         —           47,241         61,996         —           61,996   

U.S Dollar

     392         —           392         1,043         —           1,043   

Brazilian Real

     46,043         —           46,043         59,497         —           59,497   

Argentine Pesos

     608         —           608         1,206         —           1,206   

Chilean Pesos

     195         —           195         246         —           246   

U.F.

     3         —           3         4         —           4   

 

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AND SUBSIDIARIES

Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2015

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

 

 

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

Mahal Empreendimentos e Participacoes S.A.

   Brazil    Brazilian Real

Investigaciones Forestales Bioforest S.A.

   Chile    Chilean Pesos

Consorcio Protección Fitosanitaria Forestal S.A. (Ex-Controladora de Plagas Forestales S.A.)

   Chile    Chilean Pesos

Flakeboard Company Limited

   Canada    Canadian Dollar

The table below shows a detail per company of the effect in the period of the Reserve for Exchange Differences on translation:

 

     January - December  
     2015      2014  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Arauco Do Brasil S.A.

     (155,390      (66,222

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

     (140,992      (57,515

Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.

     (43,189      (17,640

Arauco Distribución S.A.

     (4,180      (3,793

Arauco Argentina S.A.

     (13,308      (5,765

Flakeboard Company Limited

     (16,915      (8,049

Others

     (301      (406
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total reserve of exchange differences on translation

     (374,275      (159,390
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Effect of foreign exchange rates changes

 

     January-December  
     2015      2014  
     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

     (40,827      (7,763

Reserve of exchange differences on translation (with Non-controlling interests)

     (385,109      (163,844

 

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Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2015

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

 

 

NOTE 12. BORROWING COSTS

Arauco estimates the average rate of borrowings to finance its current investment projects. At the end of the previous period, the balance corresponded principally to the accumulated amount that was capitalized until the end of construction of pulp production plant in Uruguay. The average rate loans to finance these investment projects were calculated to record the capitalization.

 

     January - December  
     2015     2014  
     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$  

Property, plant and equipment capitalized cost

    

Property, plant and equipment capitalized interest cost rate

     4.87     4.7

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

     1,893        19,586   

NOTE 13. RELATED PARTIES

Related Party Disclosures

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

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

As of the date of these consolidated financial statements, the main transactions with related parties are related to fuel purchases with Compañía de Petróleos de Chile S.A., sodium chlorate purchases at EKA Chile S.A., chips sales to Forestal del Sur S.A.

As of the date of these consolidated financial statements, there are neither provisions for doubtful accounts 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 Produces Consolidated Financial Statements for Public Use

Empresas Copec S.A.

 

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December 31, 2015

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

 

 

Compensation to Key Management Personnel

Compensation to key management personnel, including directors, managers and deputy managers, consist of a fixed monthly salary and an annual bonus subject to the results of the Company and the fulfillment of goals of the business as well as individual performance.

Pricing Strategy Terms and Conditions Corresponding to Transactions with Related Parties

Related party transactions were made on terms of those prevailing under market conditions, with mutual independence of the parties.

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

 

ID N°

 

Company Name

   Country      Functional
Currency
     % Ownership interest
12-31-2015
     % Ownership interest
12-31-2014
 
                       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   

  Arauco Argentina S.A. (Ex-Alto Paraná S.A.)      Argentina         U.S. Dollar         9.9753         90.0048         99.9801         9.9753         90.0048         99.9801   

  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         1.9999         99.9999         98.0000         1.9999         99.9999   

  Arauco Colombia S.A.      Colombia         U.S. Dollar         1.4778         98.5204         99.9982         1.5000         98.4983         99.9983   

96765270-9

  Arauco Distribución S.A.      Chile         Chilean Pesos         —           —           —           —           99.9996         99.9996   

  Arauco do Brasil S.A.      Brazil         Brazilian Real         1.2485         98.7505         99.9990         1.3418         98.6572         99.9990   

  Arauco Europe Cooperatief U.A. (Ex-Arauco Holanda Cooperatief U.A.)      Holland         U.S. Dollar         0.4843         99.5147         99.9990         0.5389         99.4601         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         10.1297         89.8694         99.9991         11.1520         88.8470         99.9990   

  Arauco Forest Products B.V.      Holland         U.S. Dollar         —           —           —           —           99.9990         99.9990   

  Arauco Middle East DMCC      Dubai         U.S. Dollar         —           99.9990         99.9990         —           —           —     

  Arauco Panels USA, LLC      USA         U.S. Dollar         —           99.9990         99.9990         —           99.9990         99.9990   

  Arauco Perú S.A.      Peru         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         99.9986         99.9990         0.0004         99.9986         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         0.9995         99.9995   

96657900-5

  Consorcio Protección Fitosanitaria Forestal S.A.      Chile         Chilean Pesos         —           57.5404         57.5404         —           57.7503         57.7503   

  Empreendimentos Florestais Santa Cruz Ltda.      Brazil         Brazilian Real         —           99.9789         99.9789         —           99.9789         99.9789   

  Flakeboard America Limited      USA         U.S. Dollar         —           99.9990         99.9990         —           99.9990         99.9990   

  Flakeboard Company Ltd.      Canada         Canadian Dollar         —           99.9990         99.9990         —           99.9990         99.9990   

85805200-9

  Forestal Arauco S.A.      Chile         U.S. Dollar         99.9484         —           99.9484         99.9484         —           99.9484   

93838000-7

  Forestal Cholguán S.A.      Chile         U.S. Dollar         —           98.4478         98.4478         —           98.1796         98.1796   

  Forestal Concepción S.A.      Panama         U.S. Dollar         0.0050         99.9940         99.9990         0.0050         99.9940         99.9990   

78049140-K

  Forestal Los Lagos S.A.      Chile         U.S. Dollar         —           79.9587         79.9587         —           79.9587         79.9587   

  Forestal Nuestra Señora del Carmen S.A.      Argentina         U.S. Dollar         —           99.9805         99.9805         —           99.9805         99.9805   

  Forestal Talavera S.A.      Argentina         U.S. Dollar         —           99.9942         99.9942         —           99.9942         99.9942   

  Greenagro S.A.      Argentina         U.S. Dollar         —           97.9805         97.9805         —           97.9805         97.9805   

96563550-5

  Inversiones Arauco Internacional Ltda.      Chile         U.S. Dollar         98.0186         1.9804         99.9990         98.0186         1.9804         99.9990   

79990550-7

  Investigaciones Forestales Bioforest S.A.      Chile         Chilean Pesos         1.0000         98.9489         99.9489         1.0000         98.9489         99.9489   

  Leasing Forestal S.A.      Argentina         U.S. Dollar         —           99.9801         99.9801         —           99.9801         99.9801   

  Mahal Empreendimentos e Participacoes S.A.      Brazil         Brazilian Real         —           99.9934         99.9934         —           99.9934         99.9934   

  Novo Oeste Gestao de Ativos Florestais S.A.      Brazil         Brazilian Real         —           99.9990         99.9990         —           —           —     

96510970-6

  Paneles Arauco S.A.      Chile         U.S. Dollar         99.0000         0.9995         99.9995         99.0000         0.9995         99.9995   

  Savitar S.A.      Argentina         U.S. Dollar         —           99.9841         99.9841         —           99.9841         99.9841   

76375371-9

  Servicios Aéreos Forestales Ltda.      Chile         U.S. Dollar         0.0100         99.9890         99.9990         0.0100         99.9890         99.9990   

76375371-9

  Servicios Aéreos Forestales Ltda.      Chile         U.S. Dollar         45.0000         54.9997         99.9997         45.0000         54.9997         99.9997   

 

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December 31, 2015

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

 

 

The companies in the table below are classified as joint operations in accordance with IFRS 11. The assets, liabilities, income and expenses are recorded in relation to the Company’s ownership percentage in accordance with accounting standards applicable in each case.

 

ID N°

  

Company Name

   Country      Functional
Currency
 

-

   Euforest S.A.      Uruguay         U.S. Dollar   

-

   Celulosa y Energía Punta Pereira S.A.      Uruguay         U.S. Dollar   

-

   Zona Franca Punta Pereira S.A.      Uruguay         U.S. Dollar   

-

   Forestal Cono Sur S.A.      Uruguay         U.S. Dollar   

-

   Stora Enso Uruguay S.A.      Uruguay         U.S. Dollar   

-

   El Esparragal Asociación Agraria de R.L.      Uruguay         U.S. Dollar   

-

   Ongar S.A.      Uruguay         U.S. Dollar   

-

   Terminal Logística e Industrial M’Bopicua S.A.      Uruguay         U.S. Dollar   

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

Employee Benefits for Key Management Personnel

 

     January - December  
     2015      2014  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Salaries and bonuses

     65,760         63,159   

Per diem compensation to members of the Board of Directors

     1,097         1,397   

Termination benefits

     2,250         4,073   

Total

     69,107         68,629   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Related Party Receivables, Current

 

Name of Related Party

   Tax ID No.      Nature of
Relationship
    Country      Currency      Maturity    12-31-2015
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Forestal Mininco S.A

     91.440.000-7         Common director        Chile         Chilean pesos       30 days      44         19   

Eka Chile S.A

     99.500.140-3         Joint Venture        Chile         Chilean pesos       30 days      1,646         2,083   

Forestal del Sur S.A

     79.825.060-4         Common director        Chile         Chilean pesos            —           584   

Stora Enso Arapoti Industria del Papel S.A

     —           Associate        Brazil         Brazilian Real       30 days      472         588   

Unilin Arauco Pisos Ltda.

     —           Joint Venture        Brazil         Brazilian Real       30 days      523         1,389   

Abastible S.A.

     91.806.000-6         Common director        Chile         Chilean pesos       30 days      142         —     

Novo Oeste Gestao de Ativo Florestais S.A.

     —           Subsidiary (1)      Brazil         Brazilian Real            —           21   

Fundación Educacional Arauco

     71.625.000-8         Common director        Chile         Chilean pesos       30 days      276         —     

CMPC Celulosa S.A.

     96.532.330-9         Common director        Chile         Chilean pesos            —           1   

Corpesca S.A

     96.893.820-7         Common director        Chile         Chilean pesos            —           20   

Fundación Acerca Redes

     65.097.218-K         Common director        Chile         U.S. Dollar       30 days      21         —     

TOTAL

                   3,124         4,705   
                

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) Since October 2015, the company is a subsidiary of Arauco, therefore, the transactions presented in this note are those made with this company until that month (see Note 14).

 

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Related Party Receivables, Non-Current

 

Name of Related Party

   Tax ID No.      Nature of
Relationship
    Country      Currency      Maturity    12-31-2015
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Novo Oeste Gestao de Ativo Florestais S.A.(*)

     —           Subsidiary (1)      Brazil         Brazilian Real            —           151,519   

TOTAL

                   —           151,519   
                

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*) Accrued an annual CDI interest (interbank rate) + 2.3%. The debt was capitalized and the company has been a subsidiary since October of year 2015.
(1) Since October 2015, the company is a subsidiary of Arauco, therefore, the transactions presented in this note are those made with this company until that month (see Note 14).

Related Party Payables, Current

 

Name of Related party

   Tax ID No.      Nature of
Relationship
   Country    Currency    Maturity      12-31-2015
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Compañía de Petróleos de Chile S.A.

     99.520.000-7       Controlling
Parent’s
Subsidiary
   Chile    Chilean pesos      30 days         6,057         4,073   

Abastible S.A.

     91.806.000-6       Controlling
Parent’s
Subsidiary
   Chile    Chilean pesos         —           302   

Fundación Educacional Arauco

     71.625.000-8       Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos         —           29   

Sigma S.A.

     86.370.800-1       Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos         —           8   

Portaluppi, Guzman y Bezanilla Abogados

     78.096.080-9       Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos      30 days         98         —     

Puerto Lirquén S.A.

     96.959.030-1       Associate    Chile    U.S. Dollar      30 days         851         987   

Compañía Puerto de Coronel S.A.

     79.895.330-3       Associate    Chile    U.S. Dollar      30 days         111         122   

Colbún Transmisión S.A.

     76.218.856-2       Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos         —           8   

Empresa de Residuos Resiter Ltda

     89.696.400-3       Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos         —           4   

Resiter Uruguay S.A

     —         Common director    Uruguay    U.S. Dollar         —           503   

Empresas Copec S.A.

     90.690.000-9       Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos      30 days         24         —     

TOTAL

                    7,141         6,036   
                 

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

Related Party Transactions

Purchases

 

Name of Related Party

   Tax ID No.      Nature of
Relationship
   Country    Currency    Transaction
Descriptions
   12-31-2015
ThU.S.$
    12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Abastible S.A.

     91.806.000-6       Controlling
Parent’s
Subsidiary
   Chile    Chilean pesos    Fuel      2,503        3,676   

Empresas Copec S.A

     90.690.000-9       Controlling
Parent
   Chile    Chilean pesos    Management
service
     233        277   

Compañía de Petróleos de Chile S.A.

     99.520.000-7       Controlling
Parent’s
Subsidiary
   Chile    Chilean pesos    Fuel and
other
     61,245        96,497   

Compañía Puerto de Coronel S.A.

     79.895.330-3       Associate    Chile    U.S. Dollar    Transport
and stowage
     10,917        9,458   

Puerto Lirquén S.A.

     96.959.030-1       Associate    Chile    U.S. Dollar    Port services      7,694        9,937   

EKA Chile S.A.

     99.500.140-3       Joint Venture    Chile    Chilean pesos    Sodium
chlorate
     39,362        48,696   

Forestal del Sur S.A.

     79.825.060-4       Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos    Wood and
ships
     2,018        —     

Portaluppi, Guzman y Bezanilla Abogados

     78.096.080-9       Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos    Legal
services
     1,312        1,761   

Empresa Nacional de Telecomunicaciones S.A.

     92.580.000-7       Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos    Telephone
services
     552        474   

CMPC Maderas S.A.

     95.304.000-K       Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos    Wood and
logs
     267        489   

Forestal Mininco S.A.

     91.440.000-7       Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos    Wood and
logs
     204        204   

Empresa de Residuos Resiter Ltda

     89.696.400-3       Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos    Industrial
Cleaning
Services
     (285     4,157   

Empresas de Residuos Industriales Resiter Ltda

     76.329.072-7       Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos    Industrial
Cleaning
Services
     5,027        1,432   

Resiter Uruguay S.A

     —         Common director    Uruguay    U.S. Dollar    Service to
collect solid
waste
     774        1,167   

Colbún Transmisión S.A.

     76.218.856-2       Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos    Electrical
Power
     447        330   

CMPC Celulosa S.A.

     96.532.330-9       Common director    Chile    Chilean pesos    Others
purchases
     2,217        1,023   

Sales

 

Name of Related Party

   Tax ID No.      Nature of
Relationship
   Country    Currency    Transaction
Descriptions
   12-31-2015
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Colbún S.A.

     96.505.760-9       Common director    Chile    Chilean
pesos
   Electrical
Power
     1,083         3,284   

EKA Chile S.A.

     99.500.140-3       Joint venture    Chile    Chilean
pesos
   Electrical
Power
     17,543         27,361   

Stora Enso Arapoti Industria de Papel S.A.

     —         Associate    Brasil    Brazilian
Real
   Wood      5,617         8,349   

Forestal del Sur S.A.

     79.825.060-4       Common director    Chile    Chilean
pesos
   Wood and
chips
     18,506         19,311   

Forestal del Sur S.A.

     79.825.060-4       Common director    Chile    Chilean
pesos
   Harvesting
services
     822         —     

CMPC Celulosa S.A.

     96.532.330-9       Common director    Chile    Chilean
pesos
   Wood      130         246   

Cartulinas CMPC S.A.

     96.731.890-6       Common director    Chile    Chilean
pesos
   Cellulose      —           679   

Empresa Eléctrica Guacolda S.A.

     96.635.700-2       Associate    Chile    Chilean
pesos
   Electrical
Power
     —           1,264   

Forestal Mininco S.A.

     91.440.000-7       Common director    Chile    Chilean
pesos
   Wood and
chips
     311         —     

Unilin Arauco Pisos Ltda.

     —         Joint venture    Brasil    Brazilian
Real
   Wood      2,666         11,887   

Other Transactions

 

Name of Related Party

   Tax ID No.    Nature of
Relationship
    Country    Currency    Transaction
Descriptions
  12-31-2015
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Novo Oeste Gestao de Ativo Florestais S.A.

        Subsidiary  (1)       Brazilian Real    Loans
(Capital
and
interest)
    41,091         151,519   

 

(1) Since October 2015, the company is a subsidiary of Arauco, therefore, the transactions presented in this note are those made with this company until that month (see Note 14).

 

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

 

 

NOTE 14. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Company mergers

On December 1, 2015 there was a merger among the affiliates Paneles Arauco S.A. (successor), Aserraderos Arauco S.A. and Arauco Distribución S.A. This transaction had no effect on results and was performed with a view to generate greater synergies, share best practices and achieve better results for our clients. There will be a progressive integration of the activities of sawmills, remanufacturing, plywood, panels and distribution under the same view, with products oriented to the furniture, construction, fitting and packaging industries.

Investments in Subsidiaries

In October 2015, the company acquired the remaining 51% of the interest ownership in Novo Oeste Gestao de Ativos Florestais S.A., in which it held, on December 31, 2015, a stake of 100% through Arauco’s subsidiaries in Brazil. Tables below show the acquired assets and liabilities at fair value, consideration paid and effects generated through the transaction.

 

Novo Oeste Gestao de Ativos Florestais

   10-27-2015
Th.U.S.$
 

Cash and cash equivalents

     427   

Inventories

     3,747   

Accounts receivable from related companies, Current

     39,917   

Other Assets, Current

     154   

Current Assets, Total

     44,245   

Accounts receivable from related companies, Non-current

     12,439   

Other Assets, Non Current

     —     

Property, plant and equipment

     1,496   

Biological assets, Non-current

     87,580   

Non Current Assets, Total

     101,515   

Assets, Total

     145,760   

Trade and other current payables, Current

     238   

Current tax liabilities

     3,449   

Accounts payable to related companies, current

     10   

Current Liabilities, Total

     3,697   

Accounts payable to related companies, Non-current

     137,193   

Deferred tax liabilities

     16,051   

Non Current Libilities, Total

     153,244   

Liabilities, Total

     156,941   
  

 

 

 

The interest previously held by Novo Oeste Gestao de Ativos Florestais S.A. was measured at fair value, resulting in a total of ThU.S.$ (5,479), recognizing a gain in the other income line of ThU.S.$15,268. The price paid for the 51% interest was ThU.S.$995, generating a goodwill of ThU.S.$6,697, for which Arauco decided to recognize in the results because of the Company’s accumulated losses. The impairment loss is presented net from the abovementioned gain.

 

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Novo Oeste

   US$  

negative investment before business combination

     (20,746

Net fair value of 49% of assets and libilities

     (5,479

Profit (Loss)

     15,268   

Purchase value 51% stake

     995   

Net fair value of 51% of assets and libilities

     (5,702

Goodwill

     (6,697

Net income staged Business Combination

     8,571   
  

 

 

 

On August 13, 2015, the company Arauco Middle East DMCC was incorporated with a single contribution from Inversiones Arauco Internacional Limitada of 3,673,000 Dirham (ThU.S.$1,000). The corporate purpose of this company is the promotion of products and the management of Arauco’s customer relations in the Middle East.

On January 26, 2015 Arauco, through its subsidiaries in North America, acquired a melamine-based paper treatment plant located in Biscoe, North Carolina. The price paid was ThU.S.$9,522. The attached table displays the acquired assets at fair value and the price paid under the transaction:

 

     Th.U.S$  

Inventories

     372   

Lands

     597   

Buildings

     1,723   

Plant and equipment

     6,830   

Value Paid, Total

     9,522   
  

 

 

 

On March 27, 2014, the company Servicios Aereos Forestales Ltda was established with contributions from Inversiones Arauco Internacional Ltda ThU.S.$25,997 and Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A. ThU.S.$2.6. The Company’s main objective is the provision of air transportation services for passengers and cargo, forest patrol, photography, advertising, magnetic survey, using its own as well as third-party equipment and perform maintenance service on aircrafts.

The details of the subsidiaries included in the consolidation of Arauco are disclosed in Note 13.

 

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NOTE 15. INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES

At December 31, 2015 and 2014 there are no new investments in associates to report.

The following tables set forth information about Investments in associates.

 

Name    Puertos y Logística S.A.
Country    Chile
Functional Currency    U.S. Dollar
Corporate purpose    Docking and warehousing operations for proprietary and third party use, cargo of all classes of goods, as well, as warehousing and transport operations.
Ownership interest (%)    20.2767%
   12-31-2015    12-31-2014
Carrying amount    ThU.S.$58,922    ThU.S.$60,081

 

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%
   12-31-2015    12-31-2014
Carrying amount    ThU.S.$43,200    ThU.S.$40,088

 

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%
   12-31-2015    12-31-2014
Carrying amount    ThU.S.$ 179    ThU.S.$(2,850) (*)

 

(*) As of December 31, 2014 the Company recognized a loss generated by punishment of obsolescence of its subsidiary Olidata Chile S.A.

 

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%
   12-31-2015    12-31-2014
Carrying amount    ThU.S.$17,397    ThU.S.$26,029

 

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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%
   12-31-2015    12-31-2014
Carrying amount    ThU.S.$16    ThU.S.$48

 

Name    Consorcio Tecnológico Bioenercel S.A.
Country    Chile
Functional Currency    Chilean Pesos
Corporate purpose    Developing of technologies which will promote the development of a biofuels 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%
   12-31-2015    12-31-2014
Carrying amount    ThU.S.$67    ThU.S.$214

 

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 other products.
Ownership interest (%)    Subsidiary    48.9912%
   12-31-2015    12-31-2014
Carrying amount    ThU.S.$ -    ThU.S.$(25,290)

 

Name    Vale do Corisco S.A.
Country    Brazil
Functional Currency    Brazilian Real
Corporate purpose    Management of forestry activities.
Ownership interest (%)    49.0000%
   12-31-2015    12-31-2014
Carrying amount    ThU.S.$120,649    ThU.S.$174,782

 

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Summarized Financial Information of Associates

 

12-31-2015

  Puertos y
Logística
S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Inversiones
Puerto
Coronel S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Serv.Corporativos
Sercor S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Stora Enso
Arapoti
Ind.de
Papel S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Assets
Novo Oeste Gestao de
Ativos Florestais S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Vale do
Corisco S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Consorcio
Tecnológico
Bioenercel S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Genómica
Forestal S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Total
ThU.S.$
 

Current

    90,896        29        4,174        59,594        0        14,736        1        44        169,474   

Non-current

    472,638        86,453        664        33,284        0        322,598        345        146        916,128   

Total

    563,534        86,482        4,838        92,878        0        337,334        346        190        1,085,602   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    Puertos y
Logística
S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Inversiones
Puerto
Coronel S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Serv.Corporativos
Sercor S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Stora Enso
Arapoti
Ind.de
Papel S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Liabilities
Novo Oeste Gestao de
Ativos Florestais S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Vale do
Corisco S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Consorcio
Tecnológico
Bioenercel S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Genómica
Forestal S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Total
ThU.S.$
 

Current

    41,784        82        3,136        13,648        0        9,098        7        7        67,762   

Non-current

    231,160        0        808        7,094        0        80,563        5        118        319,748   

Equity

    290,590        86,400        894        72,136        0        247,673        334        65        698,092   

Total

    563,534        86,482        4,838        92,878        0        337,334        346        190        1,085,602   

Revenues

    88,689        4,629        16,007        9,574        0        36,270        983        121        156,273   

Expenses

    (89,719     0        (5,163     (3,579     0        (19,674     (105     (1,229     (119,469

Profit or loss

    (1,030     4,629        10,844        5,995        0        16,596        878        (1,108     36,804   

12-31-2014

  Puertos y
Logística
S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Inversiones
Puerto
Coronel S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Serv.Corporativos
Sercor S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Stora Enso
Arapoti
Ind.de
Papel S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Assets
Novo Oeste Gestao de
Ativos Florestais S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Vale do
Corisco S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Consorcio
Tecnológico
Bioenercel S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Genómica
Forestal S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Total
ThU.S.$
 

Current

    70,923        17        6,582        46,579        6,356        24,067        1,533        193        156,250   

Non-current

    363,444        80,243        272        84,451        119,137        460,554        2,097        253        1,110,451   

Total

    434,367        80,260        6,854        131,030        125,493        484,621        3,630        446        1,266,701   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
 
    Puertos y
Logística
S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Inversiones
Puerto
Coronel S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Serv.Corporativos
Sercor S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Stora Enso
Arapoti
Ind.de
Papel S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Liabilities
Novo Oeste Gestao de
Ativos Florestais S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Vale do
Corisco S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Consorcio
Tecnológico
Bioenercel S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Genómica
Forestal S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Total
ThU.S.$
 

Current

    19,447        83        20,355        16,791        177,106        17,773        1,937        13        253,505   

Non-current

    118,616        0        751        5,923        0        108,206        621        243        234,360   

Equity

    296,304        80,177        (14,252     108,316        (51,613     358,642        1,072        190        778,836   

Total

    434,367        80,260        6,854        131,030        125,493        484,621        3,630        446        1,266,701   

12-31-2014

                 

Revenues

    83,318        3,331        4,047        125,746        171        47,800        135        65        264,613   

Expenses

    (79,973     0        (16,854     (122,967     (27,032     (7,237     (571     (97     (254,731

Profit or loss

    3,345        3,331        (12,807     2,779        (26,861     40,563        (436     (32     9,882   

 

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December 31, 2015

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

 

 

Reconciliation of Investment in Associates and Joint Ventures

 

     12-31-2015
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Opening balance as of January 1

     326,045         349,412   

Changes

     

Investments in associates, Additions

     1,808         0   

Disposals, Investments in associates

     0         (3,400

Share of profit (loss) in investment in associates

     5,573         6,958   

Share of profit (loss) in investment in joint ventures

     1,175         523   

Dividends Received

     (18,396      (11,696

Increase (Decrease) in foreign exchange currency

     (55,207      (27,717

Other increase (decrease)

     3,814         11,965   

Total changes

     (61,233      (23,367

Ending balance

     264,812         326,045   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     12-31-2015
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Carrying amount of associates accounted for using equity method

     241,140         301,242   

Carrying amount of joint ventures accounted for using equity method

     23,672         24,803   

Total investment accounted for using equity method

     264,812         326,045   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

NOTE 16. INTERESTS IN JOINT ARRANGEMENTS

Investments and contributions made

As of December 31, 2015, Arauco, through its subsidiary Arauco Holanda Cooperatief U.A, has made capital contributions for a total of ThU.S.$82,943 (ThU.S.$398,545 as of December 31, 2014) to two Uruguayan joint operation entities in order to maintain its 50% of ownership in Celulosa y Energía Punta Pereira S.A. and Zona Franca Punta Pereira S.A.

The aforementioned contributions were invested in the construction of a state-of-the-art cellulose production plant, with a guaranteed annual capacity of 1.3 million tons, a port and an energy generation unit based on renewable resources, which is located in the town of Puerto Pereira, Province of Colonia, Uruguay.

The investments in Uruguay qualify as a joint operation. In relation to “other rights and contractual conditions”, the joint operation has the primary objective of providing the parties an output. As established in the “Pulp Supply Agreement”, both Arauco and its partner have the obligation to acquire 100% of the yearly pulp produced by the joint operation. Arauco has recognized the assets, liabilities, income and expenses associated with its interest ownership, as of January 1, 2013, pursuant to IFRS 11.

Furthermore, Arauco holds a 50% ownership interest in Unilin Arauco Pisos Laminados Ltda., a Brazilian company, and in Eka Chile S.A. (“Eka”), a company that sells sodium chlorate to cellulose plants in Chile. There is a contractual agreement with Eka whereby Arauco has engaged in an economic activity subject to common control, which is classified as a joint venture.

 

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The following tables set forth summarized financial information of the more significant interests in joint arrangements, which qualify as joint operations:

 

Celulosa y Energía Punta Pereira S.A.

(Uruguay)

   12-31-2015      12-31-2014  
   Assets
ThU.S.$
     Liabilities
ThU.S.$
     Assets
ThU.S.$
     Liabilities
ThU.S.$
 

Current

     173,499         167,067         82,708         248,825   

Non-current

     2,192,148         885,723         2,219,108         1,008,556   

Equity

        1,312,857            1,044,435   

Total Joint Arrangement

     2,365,647         2,365,647         2,301,816         2,301,816   

Investment

     656,429            522,218      
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

     12-31-2015
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Income

     720,499         260,934   

Expenses

     (612,101      (314,251

Joint Arrangement Net Income (Loss)

     108,398         (53,317
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Forestal Cono Sur S.A.(consolidated)

   12-31-2015      12-31-2014  
   Assets
ThU.S.$
     Liabilities
ThU.S.$
     Assets
ThU.S.$
     Liabilities
ThU.S.$
 

Current

     23,267         21,495         26,034         21,790   

Non-current

     176,876         4,654         171,630         700   

Equity

        173,994            175,174   

Total Joint Arrangement

     200,143         200,143         197,664         197,664   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investment

     86,997            87,587      
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

     12-31-2015
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Income

     10,821         9,200   

Expenses

     (12,000      (4,844

Joint Arrangement Net Income (Loss)

     (1,179      4,356   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Eufores S.A.(consolidated)

   12-31-2015      12-31-2014  
   Assets
ThU.S.$
     Liabilities
ThU.S.$
     Assets
ThU.S.$
     Liabilities
ThU.S.$
 

Current

     158,735         187,311         132,001         193,615   

Non-current

     611,500         39,994         641,668         32,368   

Equity

        542,930            547,686   

Total Joint Arrangement

     770,235         770,235         773,669         773,669   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investment

     271,465            273,843      
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

     12-31-2015
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Income

     292,534         202,814   

Expenses

     (297,291      (222,853

Joint Arrangement Net Income (Loss)

     (4,757      (20,039
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Zona Franca Punta Pereira S.A.

(Uruguay)

   12-31-2015      12-31-2014  
   Assets
ThU.S.$
     Liabilities
ThU.S.$
     Assets
ThU.S.$
     Liabilities
ThU.S.$
 

Current

     11,582         71,202         4,971         28,093   

Non-current

     494,585         88,182         474,871         85,057   

Equity

        346,783            366,692   

Total Joint Arrangement

     506,167         506,167         479,842         479,842   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investment

     173,392            183,346      
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

     12-31-2015
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Income

     19,079         20,885   

Expenses

     (41,988      (22,762

Joint Arrangement Net Income (Loss)

     (22,909      (1,877
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

Unilin Arauco Pisos Ltda.

   12-31-2015      12-31-2014  
   Assets
ThU.S.$
     Liabilities
ThU.S.$
     Assets
ThU.S.$
     Liabilities
ThU.S.$
 

Current

     5,943         2,304         9,933         6,917   

Non-current

     3,544         37         4,942         63   

Equity

        7,146            7,894   

Total Joint Arrangement

     9,487         9,487         14,875         14,875   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investment

     3,573            5,829      
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

     12-31-2015
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Income

     112         6,385   

Expenses

     (2,462      (6,378

Joint Arrangement Net Income (Loss)

     (2,350      7   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Eka Chile S.A.

   12-31-2015      12-31-2014  
   Assets
ThU.S.$
     Liabilities
ThU.S.$
     Assets
ThU.S.$
     Liabilities
ThU.S.$
 

Current

     23,457         8,365         18,378         3,951   

Non-current

     30,203         5,097         28,792         5,272   

Equity

        40,198            37,947   

Total Joint Arrangement

     53,660         53,660         47,170         47,170   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investment

     20,099            18,974      
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

     12-31-2015
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Income

     39,646         49,570   

Expenses

     (36,355      (48,530

Joint Arrangement Net Income (Loss)

     3,291         1,040   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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NOTE 17. IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS

In 2015, a provision for the deterioration of the Arapoti Sawmill in an amount of ThU.S.$2,428, was registered reducing the recoverable value for these assets to zero.

Disclosure of Impairment Losses of Assets

Provisions for impairment of property, plant and equipment due to technical obsolescence have been recorded as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 respectively, as shown below:

 

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   
     12-31-2015         12-31-2014   

Information relevant to the sum of all impairment

     ThU.S.$4,658         ThU.S.$4,938   

This impairment provision is being analyzed to determine the definitive write-off corresponding to the related assets. In addition, the Company recognized an impairment derived from the purchase of the 51% ownership in Novo Oeste Gestao de Ativos Florestais S.A. See Note 14 – acquisition of subsidiaries.

Goodwill

Goodwill is allocated to the groups of cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination.

At the date of these consolidated financial statements, the balance of goodwill is ThU.S.$69,475 (ThU.S.$82,573, at December 31, 2014)

Of the total of goodwill, ThU.S.$39,631 (ThU.S.$40,023 as of December 31, 2014) are generated by the acquisition of “Flakeboard”, a company that, directly and/or through its subsidiaries, possesses and operates 7 panel plants, for which Arauco acquired and paid, on September 24, 2012, the price of ThU.S.$242,502 for the 100% interest ownerhip.

The recoverable amount for Flakeboard’s cash generating unit was determined based on the calculations of its value in use, and this calculation was made using cash flow projections covering a 5-year term, applying a discount rate of 7.8% which reflects current market assessments for the Panels segment in North America.

The investment in the panel plant in Pien, Brazil generated a goodwill of ThU.S.$27,030 (ThU.S.$39,735 as of December 31, 2014).

The recoverable amount for the Pien plant’s cash generating unit was determined based on the calculations of its value in use, and this calculation was made using cash flow projections based on the operational plan approved by the Administration, covering a 5-year term, applying a 9% discount rate that reflects current evaluations for the panel segment in Brazil.

As a result of the annual impairment test, the carrying value of the goodwill does not exceed their recoverable value, and therefore there is no need to recognize impairment losses.

 

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Between December 31 2015 and 2014, the variation of the balance in goodwill is only due to the translation adjustments as explained in the accounting policies.

NOTE 18. PROVISIONS, CONTINGENT ASSETS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

The contingent liabilities for outstanding litigations are as follows:

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

1. On August 25, 2005, the Chilean Servicio de Impuestos Internos (the “Chilean IRS”) issued tax resolutions No. 184 and No. 185 of 2005, objecting to certain income tax returns made by Arauco on April 16, 2001 and October 31, 2001, and furthermore, requested reimbursement from the Company for the tax returnes made in respect of certain claimed tax losses as well as the modification of the tax balance of retained earnings. 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 resolutions No. 184 and 185 of 2005. The RAF was resolved on January 9, 2009 by the Chilean IRS, which resolution 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.

On September 26, 2014, Arauco requested the submission of this claim to the competent jurisdiction of the new Tax and Customs Courts. On October 10, 2014, Arauco’s request was granted. Currently the action is being considered by these new Courts under the Docket No. RUC 14-9-0002087-3. On March 20, 2015, the SII responded to the allegations submitted by Arauco against Liquidations No. 184 and 185 of 2005. As the date of these financial statements, this case is pending.

2. In conecction with Licancel Plant, on June 22, 2011, the Company 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. The case arose out of dead fish allegedly found in the Mataquito River on June 5, 2007 caused by the Licancel Plant. The plaintiffs seek to be compensated for alleged damages that they had from the aforementioned event, including loss of profits, pain and suffering and an alleged contractual liability.

On October 21, 2015 the Court issued a definitive first instance decision partially admitting the claim, sentencing Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A. to pay each claimant – as non-monetary damages – the sum of $5,000,000 plus adjustments, as per the variation of the CPI, calculated as from May 2007 until the month of the actual payment. On November 16, 2015, the defendant challenged the definitive decision through the submission of a cassation appeal based on formal aspects and an ordinary appeal. Pending. (Court of Appeals Docket No. 60-2016).

3. Through Res. Ex. N° 1 issued by the Superintendence of the Environment (“SMA”) on January 8, 2016, notified on January 14, 2016, the SMA formulated 11 charges against the Company, due to alleged breaches of certain Environmental Qualification Resolutions for the Valdivia Plant and of DS No. 90/2000. The 11 charges were classified as follows by the SMA: 1 critical, 5 severe, 5 minor.

 

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On February 12, 2016, the Company submitted its defenses. The SMA shall analyze and rule on the defenses, and it may request new information or open a term for providing evidence. Once these proceedings have been discharged, the SMA will issue a resolution that either absolves or sanctions the Company. The resolutions issued by the SMA may be appealed before the Environmental Court.

4. Through Res. Ex. N° 1 of the SMA, dated February 17, 2016 notified on February 23, 2016, the SMA formulated 8 charges against the company due to alleged breaches of certain Environmental Qualification Resolutions for the Nueva Aldea Plant. The 8 charges were qualified by the SMA as follows: 7 severe and 1 minor.

As of this date, the Company is within the time period granted to raise defenses, or alternatively, to propose a compliance program that, if approved and satisfactorily executed, would allow the termination of the proceedings without the imposition of sanctions. Should defenses be raised, the SMA will issue a resolution that either absolves or sanctions the Company. The SMA’s rulings may be challenged before the Environmental Court.

Arauco Argentina S.A. (Ex -Alto Paraná S.A.)

1. (i) On October 8, 2007, the Federal Administration of Internal Revenue (Administración Federal de Ingresos Públicos) (AFIP) initiated an ex oficio proceeding against our Argentine affiliate Arauco Argentina S.A. challenging its deduction from its income tax liability of certain expenses, interest payments and exchange rate differences generated by Private Negotiable Obligations which were issued by such company in 2001 and paid in 2007.

On November 20, 2007, Arauco Argentina S.A. submitted a counterclaim completely rejecting all of AFIP’s allegations and asserting legal arguments that justify its actions in the determination of its income tax.

On December 14, 2007, AFIP notified Arauco Argentina S.A. 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 Argentine Pesos $417,908,207 (ThU.S.$ 32,048 at December 31, 2015), compensatory interest, and fines for omission. On February 11, 2008, Arauco Argentina S.A. appealed the aforementioned ruling before the National Tax Court (“Tribunal Fiscal de la Nación”) (TFN).

On February 8, 2010, Arauco Argentina S.A. 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, Arauco Argentina S.A. appealed before the CACAF, making all necessary submissions with the purpose of attaining a revocation of the contested decision. Arauco Argentina S.A. paid litigation fees (tasa de justicia) in the amount of Argentine Pesos 5,886,053 (ThU.S.$451 at December 31, 2015).

 

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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 Arauco Argentina S.A. 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 Arauco Argentina S.A., 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, Arauco Argentina S.A. filed with the Appeal Court a surety policy issued by Zurich Argentina Cía. de Seguros S.A. On May 20, 2010, the CACAF asked Arauco Argentina S.A. to specify the areas covered by the surety insurance. On May 28, 2010 Arauco Argentina S.A. 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 Argentine Pesos 633,616,741 (equivalent to ThU.S.$48,590 as of December 31, 2015), 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 Arauco Argentina S.A. 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 1, 2013, Arauco Argentina S.A. received notice of the decision dated December 28, 2012, whereby the First 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 National Supreme Court of Justice via the various legal procedural remedies available. 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 National Supreme Court of Justice. On May 6, 2013, Arauco Argentina S.A. was notified of the decision of the Court of Appeals that, as of April 23, 2013, granted the ordinary appeal to the National Supreme Court of Justice and was present, to her chance the Extraordinary Appeal field. On May 27, 2013, the file was forwarded to the Supreme Court of Justice of the Country. On June 3, 2013, Arauco Argentina S.A. was notified of the procedural ruling issued by the High Court on May 29, 2013, declaring that the Ordinary Appeal had been duly received. On June 17, 2013, Arauco Argentina S.A. submitted a duly founded presentation in connection with the Appeal, which the Court subsequently ordered to be transferred to AFIP, a circumstance of which the company was notified on June 28, 2013.

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.

(ii) Within the course of these 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 Arauco Argentina S.A. to pay Argentine Pesos 10,447,705 (ThU.S.$801 at December 31, 2015) as payment of Tasa de Actuación (Litigation Fee) before the TFN. On August 14, 2008, Arauco Argentina S.A filed a petition with the court requesting that this order be reconsidered, or alternatively, rejected on the grounds that the requested amount was unreasonable. Arauco Argentina S.A provided evidence that it had paid Argentine Pesos 1,634,914 (ThU.S.$125 at December 31, 2015), considering that this was the actual

 

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amount due, pursuant to Law, for the Tasa de Actuación (Litigation Fee). On April 13, 2010, the First Chamber of the CACAF denied Arauco Argentina S.A.’s appeal. On April 26, 2010, Arauco Argentina S.A. filed an ordinary appeal against the latter decree before the National Supreme Court of 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, AFIP answered the petition of this brief. On May 8, 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 First Chamber of the National Appeals Court of Contentious Administrative Matters. On June 15, 2012, Arauco Argentina S.A. 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 25, 2012. On July 2, 2012, Arauco Argentina S.A. 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, Arauco Argentina S.A. filed a presentation which expressed its interest to maintain the extraordinary appeal. On February 19, 2013, Arauco Argentina S.A. requested the Extraordinary Remedy to be dealt with, and that copy of the judgment passed in the main suit be attached thereto. On the same date Arauco Argentina S.A. lodged a Federal Extraordinary remedy on grounds that the judgment relating to the procedural tax discussed in this ancillary suit ought to be analyzed in consistency with that of the main suit. On April 8, 2013, the Chamber conferred upon AFIP a period to respond to Arauco Argentina S.A.’s Extraordinary Remedy. On November 26, 2013, Arauco Argentina S.A. was served with a ruling dated October 8, 2013 whereby the 1st Chamber of the Appeals Department decided to deny Arauco Argentina S.A.’s May 6, 2010 Extraordinary Remedy, imposing upon Arauco Argentina S.A. the obligation to bear the court costs and fees. On November 18, 2014, the 1st Chamber of the Appeals Department decided to dismiss Arauco Argentina S.A.’s second extraordinary remedy.

2. By way of Resolutions Nos. 952/2000 and 83/03, and within the context of the provisions of Law No. 25,080, the former Secretary for Agriculture, Ranching, Fishing and Foods approved the projects submitted by Arauco Argentina S.A. to build an MDF plant (boards) and a sawmill, along with the forestation of several hectares for supplying said industries.

In March of 2005, by way of Note No. 145/05, issued by the Undersecretary for Agriculture, Ranching and Forestation, the exemption to pay exportation duties granted to Arauco Argentina S.A. was suspended, as were the exemptions granted to all other companies benefited by this system under Law No. 25,080, a suspension which was implemented as a preventive measure, invoking the need to review the proceedings conducted in the respective case files. After the exhaustion of the administrative procedures, the measure is being argued by the company before the courts. In said context, on November 8, 2006, the V Chamber of the National Appeals Court for Adversarial Administrative and Federal Matters issued a ruling ordering that Arauco Argentina S.A. to continue to enjoy an exemption from paying the exportation duties, provided that it guarantee said duties by taking out warranty insurance. The judicial measure became effective beginning on March of 2007 by collateralization through the granting of bond (caución) policies for each shipment permits exempted from payment of export duty. Notwithstanding this ruling, the issuance of the ruling on the substantial issues of the matter is still pending. The company maintains an assignment of funds equivalent to ThU.S.$ 23,541 in connection to the aforementioned export duties, which is shown under not current provisions.

The export duties paid by the company while the benefit was suspended were allocated to the results of each financial year. As of this date, the company has submitted a claim

 

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against the National Government demanding the return of ThU.S.$6,555, plus interest accrued as from the serving of process of said claim, amount which corresponds to the Export Duties paid between March of 2005 and March of 2007 as a result of the benefit’s suspension.

In turn, during April of year 2005, the Secretary for Agriculture, Ranching, Fishing and Foods issued Resolution No. 260/2005, requiring that holders of any firms that had received the fiscal benefits granted under Law No. 25,080 should establish guarantees to cover the total amount of any such benefits, considering for such purposes all benefits that had been enjoyed until the date of their establishment. Arauco Argentina S.A. then proceeded to establish the required guarantees, which - as of the date of these financial statements - amount to Argentine Pesos 172,602,362 (equivalent to ThU.S.$13,296 at December 31, 2015).

Arauco Argentina S.A. believes that it has complied with all of the obligations imposed upon it by the system set forth under Law No. 25,080.

3. On December 6, 2013, Arauco Argentina S.A. was served upon Resolution 803 issued by the Central Bank of the Republic of Argentina (BCRA) on November 22, 2013. By means of such resolution, the BCRA initiated Investigation No. 5581, whereby it is sought to determine the absence of currency inflow and liquidation, and the delayed inflow of currency arising from export operations.

On March 6, 2014, the BCRA notified Arauco Argentina S.A. that it had received the APSA’s response and was beginning the trial period. On June 18, 2014 the BCRA notified the company of the closure of the trial period. On June 26, 2014 APSA presented its answer. On October 6, 2014, the company was served with the ruling dated September 30, 2014, issued by the National Criminal and Economic Court No. 8, Secretary No. 16, through which it was notified that the court would analyze the case under Case File No. 1330/2014.

As of the date of issuance of these financial statements, in the opinion of the company´s legal advisors, the likelihood of obtaining a favorable outcome (that is to say, no fines being imposed) is high, given the solid defense arguments raised by Arauco Argentina S.A. and the precedents relating to infractions of a similar nature.

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

On November 8, 2012, the Brazilian tax authorities issued an Infringement Notice against one of our Brazilian subsidiaries, Arauco do Brasil S.A., for allegedly unpaid taxed owed by said company during the period from 2006 to 2010. Specifically, the tax authorities (i) objected to the deductibility of certain payments made, and expenses incurred (including the amortization of premiums, interest and litigation costs) by Arauco do Brasil between 2005 and 2010, and, (ii) argued that Arauco do Brasil made certain insufficient payments regarding the Brazilian Corporate Tax (“IRPJ”) and the Corporate Contribution over Net Profits (“CSLL”) during 2010.

On July 20, 2015, Arauco do Brasil was notified of the first-level administrative ruling which partially upheld the Infringement. Against this ruling, a Voluntary Appeal was filed seeking to revoke the Infringement Notice before the Brazilian Administrative Tax Council (Conselho Administrativo de Recursos Fiscais de Brasil or “CARF”), which is the second administrative level. As of the date of this report, the trial pertaining to this objection is still pending. The company believes that its challenge against the Infringement Notice is based on sound legal

 

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grounds and that a reasonable possibility exists that this matter will be resolved in favor of the company. However, if a favorable ruling is not obtained, it is possible that an obligation is generated in the aforementioned sums, plus interest and fines, up to the date on which the respective payment is made.

Forestal Arauco S.A. (ex Forestal Celco S.A.)

1. On October 26, 2012, Forestal Valdivia S.A., now Forestal Arauco S.A., was notified of a restitution suit filed by Mr. Nelson Vera Moraga, Attorney representing the estate 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, and the lawsuit demanded the recovery and restitution of two estates, with their products and improvements, arguing that the aforementioned estate is the sole and exclusive owner of two real estate properties whose total surface amounts to 1,210 hectares and are allegedly occupied by Forestal Valdivia S.A. On March 13, 2014, the Court issued a first instance ruling rejecting the claim. On March 31, 2014, the plaintiff appealed the first instance ruling through the submittal of a cassation appeal with regards to procedural aspects to the Court of Appeals of Temuco. On August 10, 2015, the Court of Appeals of Temuco issued a decision confirming the first instance decision with litigation costs.

On August 28, 2015, the plaintiff filed a cassation appeal based on substantial and procedural grounds against the judgment of the Court of Appeals. On September 4, 2015, the Court of Appeals set an outcome guaranty deposit (fianza de resultas) of 50 million Chilean pesos. On September 10, 2015, the defendant requested that the guaranty deposit be set aside, or alternatively reduced to the amount of 300,000 Chilean Pesos. On September 16, 2015, the Court of Appeals decided to keep the guaranty deposit in the amount of 50 million Chilean pesos. On October 21, 2015, the cassation appeal was processed by the Supreme Court. On October 23, 2015, the petitioner formally became a party to the cassation proceedings. On November 3, 2015, the respondent formally became a party to the cassation proceedings. On November 6, 2015, Forestal Arauco S.A. filed a motion for the declaration of inadmissibility of the cassation appeal. On December 30, 2015, the Supreme Court summoned the parties to a hearing to be held on a date yet to be defined. Ongoing proceedings (Case Docket Supreme Court 595-2014).

2. On October 8, 2013, Bosques Arauco S.A., now Forestal Arauco S.A. was notified of a civil claim filed by Mr. Manuel Antonio Fren Casanova, requesting the court to declare the properties known as Cuyinco and Cuyinco Alto as two different properties and, therefore, to order the cancellation of the ownership registration in the name of Bosques Arauco S.A. found on N° 290 of page 266 of the Registry of Property kept by the Real Estate Registrar of Cuyinco Alto, on the grounds that, Bosques Arauco S.A. erroneously understood that its property, Cuyinco Alto of 4,600 hectares, would also encompass the land known as Cuyinco, which allegedly belongs to the claimant.

The claim was filed before the Civil Court of Lebu (Case File No. C-269-2013). On October 27, 2015, the Court passed a first instance definitive judgment, dismissing the claim in its entirety. On November 16, 2015, the plaintiff challenged the first instance judgment by means of a cassation appeal based on substantial and procedural grounds. Currently the case file is pending at the Court of Appeals, which shall proceed to entertain and decide upon such remedy. (Case Docket Court of Appeals No. 1956-2015).

3. Maquinarias y Equipos Klenner Limitada filed a civil damages claim before the First Civil Court of Valdivia, Case File number C-375-2015, against Forestal Arauco S.A. The claim

 

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seeks compensation for alleged damages brought as a result of the termination of a service provision contract that took place on February 9, 2010

On February 6, 2015, the claim was served on Mr. Cristián Durán Silva, on behalf of Forestal Arauco S.A. On February 12, 2015, the company appeared submitting a motion to void the service of process, since Mr. Cristian Durán Silva was not the legal representative of Forestal Arauco S.A., and because the requirements of article 44 of the Code of Civil Procedure had not been fulfilled in this service of process.

The Court granted the plaintiff the legal term to submit its arguments in this regard, issuing a resolution dated February 17 of 2015. Moreover, the company required that proceedings be suspended while this matter was pending decision. The Court gave the floor to the plaintiff with regard to this request. In view of the foregoing, on February 24, 2015, the company raised dilatory defenses, In view of the above, on February 24, 2015, the company filed dilatory defenses, which were dismissed by the Court on August 20, 2015. The decision whereby the defenses were dismissed was appealed by the defendant, and such appeal was ultimately dismissed by the Court of Appeals of Valdivia. On September 2, 2015, Forestal Arauco S.A. answered the claim. Subsequently, the plaintiff filed a reply, and the defendant filed the rejoinder. On October 1, 2015, a settlement hearing took place without any results. Currently, the parties are awaiting the decision whereby the period for the submission of evidence will commence. Ongoing lawsuit.

4. On April 28, 2015, the company was notified of and answered the action for recovery submitted in ordinary proceedings by Mr. Rodrigo Huanquimilla Arcos and Mr. Mario Andrades Rojas, attorneys at law, on behalf of 24 members of the Arcos succession, who claiming to be owners of the estate that they identify as Hacienda Quivolgo, of 5,202 hectares, request that Forestal Celco S.A., currently Forestal Arauco S.A., be sentenced to return the abovementioned real property plus civil and natural fruits or revenues as well as any estates adhered to it, along with any damages that the real property may have suffered, with litigation costs. The company proceeded to answer the claim requesting that it be completely rejected, arguing that Forestal Celco S.A., currently Forestal Arauco S.A., is the sole and legitimate owner of the real property. The discussion phase concluded and the settlement hearing took place, without any results. Case file C-334-2014 of the Civil Court of Constitución.

5. On April 6, 2015, the company was notified through a rogatory letter regarding the claim submitted by Mr. Gustavo Andrés Ochagavía Urrutia, attorney at law, acting on behalf of 23 members of the Arcos succession, who claim to be the owners of the estate that they identify as Hacienda Quivolgo, of 5,202 hectares, requesting that Forestal Celco S.A., currently Forestal Arauco S.A., be ordered to return the abovementioned real property plus civil and natural fruits or revenues as well as any estates adhered to it, along with any damages that the real property may have suffered, with litigation costs. They base their claim in that Forestal Celco S.A., currently Forestal Arauco S.A., is allegedly in possession but does not own the real property in question. On April 28, 2014, the company proceeded to answer the claim requesting that it be completely rejected, arguing that Forestal Celco S.A., currently Forestal Arauco S.A., is the sole and legitimate owner of the real property.

On January 6, 2016, the plaintiff was notified of the ruling which commences the trial period. On January 8, 2016, the defendant requested a consolidation of the proceedings with Case file 334-2014, as well as the suspension of the proceedings until this request is decided upon. On January 12, 2016, the Court served the plaintiff in respect of the

 

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consolidation request, suspending the proceeding in the meantime. Case file C-54-2015 of the Civil Court of Constitución.

No provisions have been recognized from the aforementioned contingences. 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.

Provisions recorded as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:

 

     12-31-2015      12-31-2014  

Classes of Provisions

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Provisions, Current

     858         2,535   

Provisions for litigations

     404         1,765   

Other provisions

     454         770   

Provisions, non-Current

     34,541         64,529   

Provisions for litigations

     10,996         14,273   

Other provisions

     23,545         50,256   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Provisions

     35,399         67,064   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     

Provisions for litigations are related to labor and tax claims whose payment period is uncertain. Other provisions mainly include the recognition of a liability related to investments in associates and joint ventures accounted under the equity method with net asset deficiency at the end of the reporting period.

 

     12-31-2015  
            Other         

Movements in Provisions

   Litigations
ThU.S.$(*)
     Provisions
ThU.S.$(**)
     Total
ThU.S.$
 

Opening balance

     16,038         51,026         67,064   

Changes in provisions

        

Increase in existing provisions

     2,555         1,429         3,984   

Payments

     (2,990      0         (2,990

Decrease in foreign currency exchange

     (5,163      0         (5,163

Other Increases (Decreases)

     960         (28,456      (27,496

Total Changes

     (4,638      (27,027      (31,665

Closing balance

     11,400         23,999         35,399   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*) The increase in legal claims is composed mainly of Th.U.S.S$1,558 from Brazilian subsidiaries in connection with civil and labor lawsuits, being the latter the most important. In addition there are ThU.S$840 from Arauco Argentina in connection with labor lawsuits.
(**) The increase of Other Provisions comprises mainly an increase of Th.U.S$1,429 from Arauco Argentina for export duties. While in the Other Increases (Decreases) line item, the reverse of Negative Equity to Arauco Forest Brasil over Novo Oeste by Th.U.S.$ 25,290 and Forestal Cholguán over Sercor is reflected by Th.U.S.$2,850.

 

     12-31-2014  
            Other         

Movements in Provisions

   Litigations
ThU.S.$(*)
     Provisions
ThU.S.$(**)
     Total
ThU.S.$
 

Opening balance

     18,406         15,457         33,863   

Changes in provisions

        

Increase in existing provisions

     9,585         16,782         26,367   

Payments

     (8,951      —           (8,951

Decrease in foreign currency exchange

     (818      (3,324      (4,142

Other Increases (Decreases)

     (2,184      22,111         19,927   

Total Changes

     (2,368      35,569         33,201   

Closing balance

     16,038         51,026         67,064   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*) In the increase of legal claims US$3.3 million are included that correspond to 50 % of trial provision with the supplier in the construction of the pulp mill in Uruguay SACEEM Zona Franca S.A. (joint agreement).
(**) The increase in Other Provisions, is comprised mainly of an increase of Th.U.S.$2,850 from the provision of Negative Equity of Forestal Cholguan over Sercor and Th.U.S.$ 13,162 of Arauco Forest Brasil over Novo Oeste.

Another increase in Other Provisions corresponds to the Th.U.S$ 21,549 for the provision of export duties.

 

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NOTE 19. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

     12-31-2015      12-31-2014  

Classes of Intangible Assets, Net

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Intangible assets, net

     88,112         93,258   

Computer software

     21,251         18,224   

Water rights

     5,485         5,442   

Customer

     55,265         63,164   

Other identifiable intangible assets

     6,111         6,428   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Classes of intangible Assets, Gross

     142,704         137,041   

Computer software

     58,275         49,109   

Water rights

     5,485         5,442   

Customer

     70,676         74,432   

Other identifiable intangible assets

     8,268         8,058   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Classes of accumulated amortization and impairment

     

Total accumulated amortization and impairment

     (54,592      (43,783

Accumulated amortization and impairment, intangible assets

     (54,592      (43,783

Computer software

     (37,024      (30,885

Customer

     (15,411      (11,268

Other identifiable intangible assets

     (2,157      (1,630
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

 

     12-31-2015        

Reconciliation of intangible assets

   Computer
Software
ThU.S.$
    Water
Rights
ThU.S.$
    Customer
ThU.S.$
    Others
ThU.S.$
    TOTAL
ThU.S.$
 

Opening Balance

     18,224        5,442        63,164        6,428        93,258   

Changes

          

Additions

     9,638        66        —          690        10,394   

Disposals

     (73     —          —          (70     (143

Amortization

     (6,448     (2     (4,819     (684     (11,953

Increase (decrease) in foreign currency conversion

     (84     (21     (3,080     (253     (3,438

Others Increases (Decreases)

     (6     —          —          —          (6

Changes Total

     3,027        43        (7,899     (317     (5,146

Closing Balance

     21,251        5,485        55,265        6,111        88,112   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     12-31-2014        

Reconciliation of intangible assets

   Computer
Software
ThU.S.$
    Water
Rights
ThU.S.$
    Customer
ThU.S.$
    Others
ThU.S.$
    TOTAL
ThU.S.$
 

Opening Balance

     17,004        5,422        70,054        7,171        99,651   

Changes

          

Additions

     9,956        —          —          145        10,101   

Amortization

     (6,699     —          (5,040     (736     (12,475

Increase (decrease) in foreign currency conversion

     (2,037     20        (1,850     (152     (4,019

Changes Total

     1,220        20        (6,890     (743     (6,393

Closing Balance

     18,224        5,442        63,164        6,428        93,258   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

            Average  

Computer Software

     Years         5   

The amortization of customer and computer software is presented in the Consolidated Statements of profit or loss under the Administrative Expenses line item.

 

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NOTE 20. BIOLOGICAL ASSETS

Biological assets comprise forestry plantations, mainly radiata and taeda pine, and to a lesser extent eucalyptus. The plantations are located in Chile, Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay, with a total surface of 1.7 million hectares, out of which 1 million hectares are used for forestry planting, 406 thousand hectares are native forest, 186 thousand hectares are used for other purposes and 55 thousand hectares not yet planted.

As of December 31, 2015, the production volume of logs totaled 19.4 million cubic meters (19.9 million cubic meters as of December 31, 2014).

Measurements of fair value of Arauco’s biological assets are classified as Level 3, due to the fact that inputs are not observable. However, this information reflects the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset, including assumptions about risk.

These unobservable inputs were developed using the best information available and includes internal data from Arauco. These unobservable inputs can be adjusted if the available information indicates that other market participants would use different information or there is something specific in Arauco that is not available to other market participants.

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

 

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

 

    Current forestry plantations are projected based on a net volume that will not decrease, with a minimum growth equivalent to the current supply demand.
    Future plantations are not considered.

 

    The harvest of forestry plantations supplies raw materials for all other products that Arauco produces and trades. By directly controlling the development of forests that will be processed, Arauco ensures 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 own industrial centers and sales to third parties at market prices. Sales margin of the different products that are harvested in the forest is also considered in the valuation. The changes in the value of the plantations pursuant to the criteria defined above are accounted for in the results for the fiscal year, as established in IAS 41. These changes are presented in the Statement of profit or loss under the line item Other income per function, which as of December 31, 2015 amounted to ThU.S.$210,479 (ThU.S.$284,497 and ThU.S.$269,671 as of December 31, 2014 and 2013). The appraisal of biological assets resulted in a greater cost of the lumber sold in comparison to the real incurred cost, which is presented in the cost of sales which as of December 31, 2015 amounted to ThU.S.$185,737 (ThU.S.$220,950 and ThU.S.$221.874 as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 ).

 

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

 

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

 

    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.

 

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    The average crop age by species and country is:

 

     Chile      Argentina      Brazil      Uruguay  

Pine

     24         15         15         —     

Eucalyptus

     12         10         7         10   

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         (116,485
     -0,5         123,707   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Margins (%)

     10         416,035   
     -10         (416,035

Forestry plantations 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 forestry plantations, which in conjunction with the Company’s resources and efficient protection measures for these forestry assets, allow financial and operational risks to be minimized.

Detail of Biological Assets Pledged as Security

As of December 31, 2015, there are no forestry plantations pledged as security.

Detail of Biological Assets with Restricted Ownership

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

No significant government grants have been received.

 

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Current and Non-Current Biological Assets

As of the date of these consolidated financial statements, the Current and Non-current biological assets are as follows:

 

     12-31-2015      12-31-2014  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Current

     272,037         307,551   

Non-current

     3,554,560         3,538,802   

Total

     3,826,597         3,846,353   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Reconciliation of carrying amount of biological assets

 

Movement

   12-31-2015
ThU.S.$
 

Opening Balance

     3,846,353   

Changes in Biological Assets

  

Additions through acquisition and costs of new plantations

     215,557   

Sales

     (1,028

Harvest

     (299,501

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

     210,479   

Increases (decreases) in Foreign Currency Translation

     (111,502

Loss of forest due to fires

     (34,850

Other Increases (decreases)

     1,089   

Total Changes

     (19,756

Closing Balance

     3,826,597   
  

 

 

 

Movement

   12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Opening Balance

     3,892,203   

Changes in Biological Assets

  

Additions through acquisition and costs of new plantations

     132,969   

Sales

     (39,432

Harvest

     (338,440

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

     284,497   

Increases (decreases) in Foreign Currency Translation

     (44,020

Loss of forest due to fires

     (31,512

Other Increases (decreases)

     (9,912

Total Changes

     (45,850

Closing Balance

     3,846,353   
  

 

 

 

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. ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS

Environment Management

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

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

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

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

Detail information of disbursements related to the environment

As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, Arauco has made and / or has committed the following disbursements by major environmental projects:

 

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December 31, 2015

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

 

 

12/31/2015   Disbursements undertaken 2015   Committed
Disbursements
 
  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         32       Assets   Property, plant and equipment     220        2016   

Arauco Do Brasil S.A.

  Environmental improvement studies     In process         220       Expense   Administration expenses     699        2016   

Celulosa Arauco Y Constitucion S.A.

  Investment projects for the control and management of gas emissions from industrial process     In process         2,720       Assets   Property, plant and equipment     0     

Celulosa Arauco Y Constitucion S.A.

  Environmental improvement studies     In process         2,688       Assets   Property, plant and equipment     1,057        2016   

Celulosa Arauco Y Constitucion S.A.

  Environmental improvement studies     Finished         4,818       Assets   Property, plant and equipment     0     

Celulosa Arauco Y Constitucion S.A.

  Investment projects for the control and management of hazardous liquids and water energy optimization of industrial plants     Finished         244       Assets   Property, plant and equipment     0     

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         6,668       Assets   Property, plant and equipment     113,321        2017   

Celulosa Arauco Y Constitucion S.A.

  Environmental improvement studies     Finished         27,868       Expense   Operating cost     0     

Celulosa Arauco Y Constitucion S.A.

  Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future     In process         2,122       Assets   Property, plant and equipment     1,420        2016   

Arauco Argentina S.A

  Construction emisario     In process         0       Assets   Property, plant and equipment     805        2016   

Arauco Argentina S.A

  Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future     In process         165       Assets   Property, plant and equipment     3,952        2016   

Arauco Argentina S.A

  Environmental improvement studies     Finished         117       Assets   Property, plant and equipment     0     

Arauco Argentina S.A

  Investment projects for the control and management of hazardous liquids and water energy optimization of industrial plants     In process         38       Assets   Property, plant and equipment     6,268        2016   

Paneles Arauco S.A.

  Investment projects for the control and management of hazardous liquids and water energy optimization of industrial plants     In process         1,627       Expense   Operating cost     109        2016   

Paneles Arauco S.A.

  Investment projects for the control and management of hazardous liquids and water energy optimization of industrial plants     In process         555       Assets   Property, plant and equipment     366        2016   

Paneles Arauco S.A.

  Investment projects for the control and management of hazardous liquids and water energy optimization of industrial plants     Finished         720       Assets   Property, plant and equipment     0     

Paneles Arauco S.A.

  Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future     In process         355       Expense   Administration expenses     355        2016   

Forestal Arauco S.A. (Ex-Forestal Celco S.A.)

  Environmental improvement studies     In process         613       Expense   Administration expenses     783        2016   

Forestal los Lagos S.A

  Environmental improvement studies     In process         206       Expense   Operating cost     208        2016   
      

 

 

        

 

 

   
      TOTAL         51,776             129,563     
      

 

 

        

 

 

   

 

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12-31-2014   Disbursements undertaken 2014   Committed
Disbursements
 
  State   Amount         State   Amount        

Company

 

Name of project

  of project   Company     Name of project   of project   Company     Name of project  

Arauco Do Brasil S.A.

  Environmental improvement studies   In process     1,967      Assets   Property, plant
and equipment
    3,805        2015   

Arauco Do Brasil S.A.

  Environmental improvement studies   In process     1,507      Expense   Administration
expenses
    5,639        2015   

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A.

  Investment projects for the control and management of gas emissions from industrial process   In process     5,548      Assets   Property, plant
and equipment
    233        2015   

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A.

  Environmental improvement studies   In process     10,520      Assets   Property, plant
and equipment
    11,805        2015   

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A.

  Environmental improvement studies   Finished     85      Assets   Property, plant
and equipment
    0        —     

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     6,474      Assets   Property, plant
and equipment
    3,412        2015   

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A.

  Investment projects for the control and management of hazardous liquids and water energy optimization of industrial plants   Finished     266      Assets   Property, plant
and equipment
    0        —     

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A.

  Environmental improvement studies   In process     37,540      Expense   Operating cost     0        —     

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A.

  Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future   In process     2,551      Assets   Property, plant
and equipment
    11,712        2015   

Alto Paraná S.A.

  Construction emisario   In process     13      Assets   Property, plant
and equipment
    705        2015   

Alto Paraná S.A.

  Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future   In process     776      Assets   Property, plant
and equipment
    4,148        2015   

Alto Paraná S.A.

  Investment projects for the control and management of hazardous liquids and water energy optimization of industrial plants   In process     3,282      Assets   Property, plant
and equipment
    6,452        2015   

Paneles Arauco S.A.

  Environmental improvement studies   In process     624      Assets   Property, plant
and equipment
    1,882        2015   

Paneles Arauco S.A.

  Investment projects for the control and management of hazardous liquids and water energy optimization of industrial plants   In process     1,471      Expense   Operating cost     0        —     

Paneles Arauco S.A.

  Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future   In process     404      Expense   Administration
expenses
    0        —     

Paneles Arauco S.A.

  Environmental improvement studies   In process     5,751      Expense   Administration
expenses
    264        2015   

Forestal Arauco S.A.

  Environmental improvement studies   In process     817      Expense   Administration
expenses
    732        2015   

Aserraderos Arauco S.A

  Environmental improvement studies   In process     1,416      Assets   Property, plant
and equipment
    543        2015   

Aserraderos Arauco S.A

  Environmental improvement studies   Finished     84      Assets   Property, plant
and equipment
    0        —     

Celulosa y Energía Punta Pereira S.A.

  Investment projects for the control and management of hazardous liquids and water energy optimization of industrial plants   In process     463      Assets   Property, plant
and equipment
    600        2015   

Forestal los Lagos S.A

  Environmental improvement studies   In process     208      Expense   Operating cost     240        2015   
     

 

 

       

 

 

   
    TOTAL     81,767            52,172     
     

 

 

       

 

 

   

 

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NOTE 22. NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

Arauco decided to sell assets in previous years corresponding mainly to sawmills in Chile and remains committed to its sales plan.

By the end of fiscal year 2015, Paneles Arauco S.A. decided to reclassify to Properties, plant and equipment an amount of ThU.S.$5,429, since the Escuadron, La Araucana and Remanufactura Lomas Coloradas plants were used as warehouses for finished products. These assets consisted of buildings and saw mill equipment, which were shut down in preceding years.

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

 

     12-31-2015      12-31-2014  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Land

     217         2,976   

Buildings

     1,122         3,798   

Property, plant and equipment

     1,855         1,214   

Total

     3,194         7,988   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2015 there was no effect on related to the sale of held assets for sale results. (net loss of ThU.S.$486 at December 31, 2014).

 

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NOTE 23. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

23.1 Classification

Arauco’s financial instruments as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, are displayed in the table below. Regarding those instruments valued at an amortized cost, as estimation of their reasonable value is displayed for informational purposes.

 

     December 2015      December 2014  

Financial Instruments

Thousands of dollars

   Carrying
amount
     Fair Value      Carrying
amount
     Fair Value  

Fair value through profit or loss (held for trading) (1)

     200,034         200,034         130,500         130,500   

Forward

     3,245         3,245         1,515         1,515   

Mutual funds (2)

     196,789         196,789         128,985         128,985   

Loans and Accounts Receivables

     1,054,952         1,054,952         1,761,300         1,761,300   

Cash and cash equivalents

     303,236         303,236         842,167         842,167   

Cash

     143,324         143,324         158,002         158,002   

Time deposits

     159,912         159,912         669,545         669,545   

Agreements

     —           —           14,620         14,620   

Accounts Receivables (net)

     748,592         748,592         762,909         762,909   

Trades and other receivables

     614,655         614,655         649,924         649,924   

Lease receivable

     15         15         153         153   

Other receivables

     133,922         133,922         112,832         112,832   

Accounts receivable from related parties

     3,124         3,124         156,224         156,224   

Other Financial Assets (5)

     29,545         29,545         11,141         11,141   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial Liabilities at amortized cost (3)

     4,895,594         5,099,467         5,714,872         6,088,948   

Bonds issued denominated in U.S. dollars

     2,317,216         2,409,538         2,686,994         2,834,364   

Bonds issued denominated in U.F. (4)

     863,118         923,775         971,333         1,038,908   

Bank Loans in Dollars

     953,898         1,004,792         1,220,359         1,373,857   

Bank borrowing denominated in U.S. dollars

     43,644         43,644         98,856         104,489   

Financial Leasing

     127,559         127,559         96,995         96,995   

Government Loans

     0         0         3,893         3,893   

Trades and other Payables

     583,018         583,018         630,406         630,406   

Accounts payable to related parties

     7,141         7,141         6,036         6,036   

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

     1,429         1,429         2,677         2,677   

Forward

     1,429         1,429         2,677         2,677   

Hedging Liabilities

     226,139         226,139         115,055         115,055   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(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.
(5) Includes guarantee fund for derivatives which correspond to the collateral under swap agreements.

 

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23.2 Fair Value Hierarchy of Financial Assets and Liabilities

The assets and liabilities measured at fair value in the consolidated statements of financial position as of December 31, 2015, 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: Securities or quoted prices 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).

 

Financial Instruments    Fair Value

Thousands of dollars

   Level 1      Level 2      Level 3

Fair value through profit or loss (held for trading)

        

Forward

        3,245      

Mutual funds (2)

     196,789         

Other Financial Assets

        29,545      
        

Financial Liabilities at amortized cost

        

Bonds issued denominated in U.S. dollars

        2,409,538      

Bonds issued denominated in U.F. (4)

        923,775      

Bank Loans in Dollars

        1,004,792      

Bank borrowing denominated in U.S. dollars

        43,644      

Financial Leasing

        127,559      

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

        

Forward

        1,429      

Hedging Liabilities

        226,139      

 

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23.3 Explanation of the valuation of Financial Instruments.

Cash and cash equivalent and accounts receivable

The carrying amount of trade and other receivables, trade and others payables, accounts payables related parties, cash and cash equivalents (including mutual funds), 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 doubtful accounts.

Derivative financial instruments

Interest rate and currency swaps are valued under the cash flow discount method at the rate applicable according to the transaction’s risk, using an internal methodology based on the information obtained from Bloomberg. In this particular case, given that cross currency swaps correspond to future flows in UF and future flows in Dollars, Arauco calculates the current value of such flows by using 2 discount curves: the UF zero coupon curve and the Dollar zero coupon.

The fair value of the interest rate swap contracts is calculated by reference to the rate differential between the agreed upon rate and the market rate as of the end date of these financial statements.

The fair value of the currency forward contracts is calculated by reference to the current forward exchange rates of contracts with similar maturity profiles.

For the case of zero cost collar, the Bloomberg terminal is used to value Fuel Oil No. 6 and Diesel options.

Financial Liabilities

The fair value of bonds issued was determined with reference to quoted market prices as they have standard terms and conditions.

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.

Disclosures of the fair value of financial liabilities at amortized cost are determined via the use of discounted cash flows, calculated over variables of the observable markets as of the date of informing the consolidated financial statements, and correspond to Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

The following table shows compliance with financial covenants (level of indebtedness, exposed on point 23.11.3) required by domestic bond indentures:

 

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

 

 

     December 2015
ThU.S.$
     December 2014
ThU.S.$
 

Financial debt, current

     291,798         739,515   

Financial debt, non-current

     4,013,637         4,338,915   

Total financial debt

     4,305,435         5,078,430   

Cash and cash equivalent

     (500,025      (971,152

Net financial debt

     3,805,410         4,107,278   

Non-controlling interests

     37,735         47,606   

Equity attributable to owners of parent

     6,608,710         6,767,130   

Total equity

     6,646,445         6,814,736   

Debt to equity ratio

     0.57         0.60   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following table sets forth a econciliation between the financial liabilities and the statement of financial position as of December 31 2015 and 2014:

 

Thousands of dollars

   December 2015  
   Up to 90
days
     From 91
days to 1
year
     Other current
financial
liabilities,
Total
     From 13
months to 5
years
     More than
5 years
     Other non-
current
financial
liabilities,
Total
     Total  

Bonds obligations

     49,357         5,836         55,193         1,179,558         1,945,583         3,125,141         3,180,334   

Bank borrowing

     126,795         72,948         199,743         648,017         149,782         797,799         997,542   

Financial Leasing

     9,301         27,561         36,862         90,697         —           90,697         127,559   

Government loans

     —           —           —           —           —           —           —     

Swap and Forward

     4,240         —           4,240         223,328         —           223,328         227,568   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other Financial Liabilities, Total (a)

     189,693         106,345         296,038         2,141,600         2,095,365         4,236,965         4,533,003   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Thousands of dollars

   December 2015  
   Up to 90
days
     From 91
days to 1
year
     Total
Current
     From 13
months to 5
years
     More than
5 years
     Total non-
current
     Total  

Trades and other payables

     583,018         —           583,018         —           —           —           583,018   

Related party payables

     7,141         —           7,141         —           —           —           7,141   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accounts Payable, Total (b)

     590,159         —           590,159         —           —           —           590,159   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial Liabilities, Total (a) + (b)

     779,852         106,345         886,197         2,141,600         2,095,365         4,236,965         5,123,162   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Thousands of dollars

   December 2014  
   Up to 90
days
     From 91
days to 1
year
     Other current
financial
liabilities,
Total
     From 13
months to 5
years
     More than
5 years
     Other non-
current
financial
liabilities,
Total
     Total  

Bonds obligations

     52,575         377,871         430,446         966,131         2,261,750         3,227,881         3,658,327   

Bank borrowings

     139,916         133,554         273,470         797,628         248,117         1,045,745         1,319,215   

Financial leasing

     7,851         23,855         31,706         65,289         —           65,289         96,995   

Government loans

     —           3,893         3,893         —           —           —           3,893   

Swap and Forward

     2,828         —           2,828         114,904         —           114,904         117,732   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other Financial Liabilities, Total (a)

     203,170         539,173         742,343         1,943,952         2,509,867         4,453,819         5,196,162   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Thousands of dollars

   December 2014  
   Up to 90
days
     From 91
days to 1
year
     Total
Current
     From 13
months to 5
years
     More than
5 years
     Total non-
current
     Total  

Trades and other payables

     627,972         2,434         630,406         —           —           —           630,406   

Related party payables

     6,036         —           6,036         —           —           —           6,036   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accounts Payable, Total (b)

     634,008         2,434         636,442         —           —           —           636,442   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial Liabilities, Total (a) + (b)

     837,178         541,607         1,378,785         1,943,952         2,509,867         4,453,819         5,832,604   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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23.4 Hedging Instruments

Hedging instruments recorded as of December 31, 2015 are cash flow hedges. Arauco uses derivatives for hedging purposes, such as cross currency swaps, currency forwards, interest rate swaps, and options. Depending on the fair value of each instrument, the position could be either an asset or a liability, and they are listed in the Statement of Financial Position under Other Non-current Financial Assets or Other Non-current Financial Liabilities, respectively. The effects for the period are presented under Equity as Other Comprehensive Income, net of differences in exchange rate of the hedged items and the deferred tax.

A summary of the hedging instruments included in the Financial Position Statement as of the end of this fiscal year, is presented below:

 

Financial Instruments

   Fair Value
ThU.S.$
 

Assets at fair value through profit or loss (held for trading)

     3,245   

Forward-Colombia

     238   

Forward-Argentina

     2,828   

Forward-Uruguay (1)

     179   

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

     (1,429

Forward-Colombia

     (21

Forward-Uruguay (1)

     (1,408

Hedging Liabilities

     (226,139

Cross Currency Swaps

     (205,618

Forward-Uruguay (1)

     (3,677

Zero Cost Collar

     (16,844

 

(1) Include Swap and Forward from Uruguay tables.
(2) Interest Rate Swap from Uruguay by ThU.S.$211 are in “Other Financial Assets”.

23.4.1 Chile

23.4.1.1 Cross currency swaps

Arauco is exposed to the risk of variability in cash flows from changes in foreign exchange rates and inflation, mainly due to balances of assets denominated in U.S. Dollars and other currencies differente from the functional currency, which causes mismatches that could affect operating results.

Below are the cross currency swaps that Arauco has as of December 31, 2015 to cover the exposure to the exchange rate risk generated from bonds denominated in UF:

 

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Bond

   Institution    Amount U.S.$      Amount UF      Starting date      Ending date      Market Value U.S.$  

F

   Deutsche - England      43,618,307         1,000,000         10/30/2011         10/30/2021         (10,314,867.97

F

   JP Morgan - N.A.      43,618,307         1,000,000         10/30/2011         10/30/2021         (10,171,083.83

F

   Deutsche - England      37,977,065         1,000,000         04/30/2014         04/30/2019         (2,770,354.44

F

   BBVA - Chile      38,426,435         1,000,000         10/30/2014         04/30/2023         (5,059,570.76

F

   BBVA - Chile      38,378,440         1,000,000         10/30/2014         04/30/2023         (4,658,334.28

F

   Santander - Chile      37,977,065         1,000,000         10/30/2014         04/30/2023         (4,121,806.04

F

   BCI - Chile      37,621,562         1,000,000         10/30/2014         04/30/2023         (3,570,036.54

J

   Corpbanca - Chile      42,864,859         1,000,000         09/01/2010         09/01/2020         (11,092,987.02

J

   BBVA - Chile      42,864,859         1,000,000         09/01/2010         09/01/2020         (11,092,987.02

J

   Deutsche - England      42,864,859         1,000,000         09/01/2010         09/01/2020         (11,198,926.21

J

   Santander - Spain      42,873,112         1,000,000         09/01/2010         09/01/2020         (11,039,392.92

J

   BBVA - Chile      42,864,257         1,000,000         09/01/2010         09/01/2020         (10,860,254.42

P

   Corpbanca - Chile      46,474,122         1,000,000         05/15/2012         11/15/2021         (11,784,676.29

P

   JP Morgan - N.A.      47,163,640         1,000,000         11/15/2012         11/15/2021         (11,412,576.23

P

   BBVA - Chile      42,412,852         1,000,000         11/15/2013         11/15/2023         (7,916,506.13

P

   Santander - Chile      41,752,718         1,000,000         11/15/2013         11/15/2023         (6,924,675.42

P

   Deutsche - England      41,752,718         1,000,000         11/15/2013         11/15/2023         (6,894,263.33

R

   Santander - Chile      128,611,183         3,000,000         10/01/2014         04/01/2024         (29,995,353.91

R

   JP Morgan - England      43,185,224         1,000,000         10/01/2014         04/01/2024         (9,319,642.37

R

   Corpbanca - Chile      43,277,070         1,000,000         10/01/2014         04/01/2024         (9,292,352.02

Q

   BCI - Chile      43,185,224         1,000,000         10/01/2014         04/01/2021         (8,120,853.85

Q

   BCI - Chile      43,196,695         1,000,000         10/01/2014         04/01/2021         (8,006,612.79
                 

 

 

 
                    (205,618,113.77
                 

 

 

 

Because Arauco has a high percentage of its assets in U.S. dollars, it needs to minimize the risk of the exchange rate, as it holds debt in pesos, adjustable to reflect inflation. The objective of this position in the swap is to eliminate the uncertainty of the exchange rate, exchanging the flows derived from obligations expressed in adjustable pesos of the bonds described above, with flows in U.S. dollars (Arauco’s functional currency), at a fixed and determined exchange rate as of the agreement’s execution date.

Through an effectiveness test, and pursuant to IFRS 39, we were able to validate that the aforementioned hedging instruments are highly effective within an acceptable range for Arauco, for the purposes of eliminating the uncertainty of the exchange rate in the commitments derived from the hedged object.

 

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23.5.1.2 Zero Cost Collars

Moreover, our results are exposed to changes the price of certain fuels. To minimize the risk we limited the volatility of future cash flows associated with the purchase of Fuel Oil No. 6 for year 2015 through zero cost collar contracts of this commodity. The Fuel Oil No. 6 is consumed in the process of pulp production.

Furthermore, we have indirect exposure to the price of Diesel due to contracts with forestry industry contractors, whose rates vary according to the price of this commodity, as well as other variables. To minimize this risk, we use financial instruments to cover the risk associated with the volatility of the cost of forestry contractor rates, from June 2015 until May 2016.

Contracts held by Arauco as of December 31, 2015 are presented in the following table:

 

Commodity

   Institution      Amount U.S.$      Unit      Hedge
starting date
     Ending date      Market Value U.S.$  

Fuel Oil N°6

     JP Morgan - U.K.         674         Thousands Bbl.         01/01/2015         12/31/2015         (1,017,120.04

Diesel

     JP Morgan - U.K.         29,465         Thousands Gall.         06/01/2015         05/31/2016         (9,236,461.58

Fuel Oil N°6

     JP Morgan - U.K.         337         Thousands Bbl.         01/01/2016         06/30/2016         (6,590,670.24
                 

 

 

 
                    (16,844,251.86
                 

 

 

 

23.5.2 Colombia

Forward contracts that are in force and effect, executed by Arauco Colombia as of December 31, 2015, are detailed in the following table:

 

Exchange rate

   Institution      Amount U.S.$      Hedge
Starting date
     Ending date      Market Value U.S.$  

USDCOP

     Corpbanca Colombia         4,000,000         11/11/2015         02/01/2016         237,637.31   

USDCOP

     BBVA Colombia         9,000,000         12/03/2015         03/01/2016         (20,544.32
              

 

 

 
                 217,092.99   
              

 

 

 

23.5.3. Argentina

Below, you will find the valuation of the forward contract in force and effect, as of December 31, 2015:

 

Exchange rate

   Institution      Amount U.S.$      Hedge
Starting date
     Ending date      Market Value U.S.$  

USDARG

     BBVA Banco Frances         8,606,250         09/08/2015         05/31/2016         2,828,315   
              

 

 

 
                 2,828,315   
              

 

 

 

 

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23.5.4. Uruguay

As of December 31, 2015, Arauco Uruguay maintains the following forward contracts in force and effect, for the purposes of ensuring an exchange rate for the sale of dollars:

 

                      50%  

Entity

   Exchange rate   

Institution

   Notional      Market Value U.S.$  

CEPP

   UYUUSD    Citibank Uruguay      4,500,000         (148,407.89

CEPP

   UYUUSD    Banco Santander Uy      33,000,000         (579,064.81

CEPP

   UYUUSD    JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.      2,000,000         3,941.83   

EUFORES

   UYUUSD    Citibank U.K      4,410,000         (43,501.67

EUFORES

   UYUUSD    HSBC Uruguay      14,350,000         (44,824.67
           

 

 

 
              (811,857.20
           

 

 

 

In addition, Arauco Uruguay maintains an Interest Rate Swap in force and effect, a derivative instrument which purpose is to set the interest rate of a variable rate debt in the same currency (USD). The valuation off this instrument as of December 31, 2015, is shown below:

 

                          50%  

Entity

   Exchange rate      Institution      Notional      Market Value U.S.$  

CEPP

     USD         DNB Bank ASA         135,033,619         211,320.09   
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Arauco Uruguay’s profits and losses also face exposure to the price variation of certain fuels, as occurs with Fuel Oil N°6, which is used during the cellulose manufacturing process. In order to minimize this risk, the volatility of future flows associated to the purchase of Fuel Oil No. 6 for years 2015, 2016 and 2017 has been limited, through forwards of this commodity. The agreements that are in force and effect as of December 31, 2015, are detailed below:

 

                       50%  

Entity

   Exchange rate    

Institution

   Notional      Market Value U.S.$  

CEPP

     Fuel Oil N °6    JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.      13,374,141         (3,056,747.52

CEPP

     Fuel Oil N °6    DNB Bank ASA      5,770,950         (1,038,320.63
          

 

 

 
             (4,095,068.15
          

 

 

 

 

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23.6 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 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
2015
ThU.S.$
     December
2014
ThU.S.$
 

Loans and Accounts Receivables

     1,054,952         1,761,300   

Cash and cash equivalents

     303,236         842,167   

Cash

     143,324         158,002   

Time Deposits

     159,912         669,545   

Agreements

     0         14,620   

Trade and other receivables (net)

     751,716         919,133   

Trades and Other receivables

     614,670         650,077   

Other receivables

     133,922         112,832   

Accounts receivable from related parties

     3,124         156,224   

23.6.1 Cash and Cash Equivalents

Includes cash on hand, bank checking accounts balances and time deposits and other short term highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less. 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 composition of cash and cash equivalents (including the balance of mutual funds displayed in this note as valuation, instruments at fair value with profit or loss) at December 31, 2015 and 2014, classified by origin coins is as follow:

 

     12-31-2015      12-31-2014  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Cash and Cash Equivalents

     500,025         971,152   

US Dollar

     388,818         877,418   

Euro

     2,501         8,114   

Other currencies

     65,228         62,381   

Chilean pesos

     43,478         23,239   

23.6.2 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.

 

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

23.6.4 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 based on an analysis of the age of the portfolio and considering the insurance coverage on accounts receivable. Other conditions are assessed for example when there is objective evidence that Arauco will not receive payments under the original sale terms and when the customer is a party to a bankruptcy court agreement or cessation of payments, and is written-off when Arauco has exhausted all levels of recovery of the receivable in a reasonable time.

23.6.5 Accounts receivable from related parties: Represent enforceable rights for Arauco resulting from the normal course of business, calling normal to the line of business, activity or purpose of explotation and financing, and which Arauco owns a non-controlling ownership of the counterparty.

The following table sets forth trade and other current/non-current receivables classified by currencies as of December 31, 2015 and 2014:

 

     12-31-2015      12-31-2014  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Trades and other current receivables

     733,322         731,908   

US Dollar

     507,032         464,219   

Euros

     27,595         72,353   

Other currencies

     75,082         98,130   

Chilean pesos

     123,056         96,241   

U.F.

     557         965   

Accounts receivable from related parties, current

     3,124         4,705   

US Dollar

     21         0   

Other currencies

     995         1,998   

Chilean pesos

     2,108         2,707   

Trade and other non-current receivables

     15,270         31,001   

US Dollar

     9,976         26,773   

Chilean pesos

     3,145         3,591   

U.F.

     1,420         637   

Accounts receivable from related parties, non current

     0         151,519   

Others Currencies

     0         151,519   

 

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23.7 Total Financial Liabilities

Arauco’s financial liabilities to the date of these consolidated financial statements are as follows :

 

Financial Liabilities

   December 2015
ThU.S.$
     December 2014
ThU.S.$
 

Total Financial Liabilities

     5,123,162         5,832,604   

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss (held for trading)

     1,429         2,677   

Hedging Liabilities

     226,139         115,055   

Financial Liabilities Measured at Amortized Cost

     4,895,594         5,714,872   

The following table sets forth the current portion of the non-current bank borrowings and debt issued as of December 31, 2015 and 2014.

 

     December 2015
ThU.S.$
     December 2014
ThU.S.$
 

Bank borrowings - current portion

     85,885         53,284   

Bonds issued - current portion

     55,193         430,446   

Total

     141,078         483,730   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

23.8 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.

 

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          12/31/2015      12/31/2014      12/31/2015      12/31/2014  
     Currency    Amortized Cost ThU.S.$      Fair Value ThU.S.$  

Total Financial Liabilities

        4,895,594         5,714,872         5,099,467         6,088,948   

Bonds Issued

   U.S. Dollar      2,317,216         2,686,994         2,409,538         2,834,364   

Bonds Issued

   U.F.      863,118         971,333         923,775         1,038,908   

Bank borrowings

   U.S. Dollar      953,898         1,220,359         1,004,792         1,373,857   

Bank borrowings

   Other currencies      43,644         98,856         43,644         104,489   

Government Loans

   U.S. Dollar      0         3,893         0         3,893   

Financial Leasing

   Other currencies      113,580         93,540         113,580         93,540   

Financial Leasing

   Chilean pesos      13,979         3,449         13,979         3,449   

Financial Leasing

   U.S. Dollar      0         6         0         6   

Trades and Other Payables

   U.S. Dollar      174,469         180,164         174,469         180,164   

Trades and Other Payables

   Euro      8,808         44,887         8,808         44,887   

Trades and Other Payables

   Other currencies      70,303         62,162         70,303         62,162   

Trades and Other Payables

   Chilean pesos      324,361         340,858         324,361         340,858   

Trades and Other Payables

   U.F.      5,077         2,335         5,077         2,335   

Related party payables

   U.S. Dollar      962         1,612         962         1,612   

Related party payables

   Chilean pesos      6,179         4,424         6,179         4,424   
              

The financial liabilities at amortized cost presented in the consolidated statements of financial positions as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:

 

     December 2015  
   Current
ThU.S.$
     Non Current
ThU.S.$
     Total  

Other financial liabilities

     291,798         4,013,637         4,305,435   

Trade and other payables

     583,018         —           583,018   

Related Party Payables

     7,141         —           7,141   

Total Financial Liabilities Measured at Amortized Cost

     881,957         4,013,637         4,895,594   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     December 2014  
   Current
ThU.S.$
     Non Current
ThU.S.$
     Total  

Other financial liabilities

     739,515         4,338,915         5,078,430   

Trade and other payables

     630,406         —           630,406   

Related Party Payables

     6,036         —           6,036   

Total Financial Liabilities Measured at Amortized Cost

     1,375,957         4,338,915         5,714,872   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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23.9 Cash Flow Hedges Reserve Reconciliation

The following table sets forth the reconciliation balances of cash flow hedges presented in Other Comprehensive Income:

 

     January - December  
     2015      2014  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Opening balance

     (53,022      (21,507

Fair value gains (losses) arising during the year

     (113,021      (137,559

Exchange differences of bonds hedged

     107,985         80,807   

Finance costs

     16,895         13,524   

Settlements during the period

     (16,122      949   

Deferred taxes

     1,889         10,764   

Closing balance

     (55,396      (53,022

23.10 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  

Assets

  

Financial Instrument

   12-31-2015
ThU.S.$
    12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
    12-31-2015
ThU.S.$
    12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Financial assets measure at fair value througth profit or loss

   Swap      0        0       
  

Forward

     4,439        3,894       
  

Mutual Funds

     5,450        3,598       
   Total      9,889        7,492        —          —     
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loans and Receivables

   Fix terms deposits      14,671        10,189       
  

Resale agreements

     970        1,443       
  

Trades and Other receivables

     —          —          (1,340     (320
   Total      15,641        11,632        (1,340     (320
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Hedges Instruments

   Cash flow swap      (16,895     (13,524    
   Total      (16,895     (13,524    
     

 

 

   

 

 

     

Liabilities

           

At amortized cost

   Bank loans      (40,690     (33,466    
  

Bond issued obligations

     (189,526     (186,335    
   Total      (230,216     (219,801     —          —     
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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23.11 Capital Disclosures

23.11.1 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.

23.11.2 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).

23.11.3 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:

 

Instrument                  Interest
coverage
>= 2,0x
   Debt level
(1) <=
1,2x
   12-31-2015      12-31-2014        
   Th.U.S.$      Th.U.S.$        

Domestic bonds

     863,118         971,333       N/A    ü

Flakeboard credit with Arauco warranty

     0         149,613       ü    ü

Syndicate Loan

     298,316         298,193       ü    ü

N/R: Not required for the financial obligation

(1) Debt to equity ratio (financial debt divided by equity plus non-controlling interests)

As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, Arauco has complied with all of its financial covenants.

The following table sets forth the credit ratings of our debt instruments as of December 31, 2015, are as follows:

 

Instrument

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

Local bonds

     -         AA -         -         AA -   

Foreign bonds

     BBB -         BBB         Baa3         -   

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.

 

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The capitalization of Arauco as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 is as follows:

 

Thousands of dollars

   12-31-2015      12-31-2014  

Equity

     6,646,445         6,814,736   

Bank borrowings

     997,542         1,323,108   

Financial leasing

     127,559         96,995   

Bonds issued

     3,180,334         3,658,327   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Capital

     10,951,880         11,893,166   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

23.12 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 aims to minimize potential adverse effects on Arauco’s financial profitability.

Arauco’s financial risk management is overseen by the Corporate Finance Department. This department identifies, assesses and hedges financial risks in close collaboration with Arauco’s operational units.

23.12.1 Type of Risk: Credit Risk

Description

Credit risk refers to financial uncertainty at different periods of time relating to the fulfillment of obligations with counterparties, at the time of exercising the contract rights to receive cash or other financial assets on behalf of Arauco.

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, Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A., Paneles Arauco S.A. (previously Aserraderos Arauco S.A., Paneles Arauco S.A. and Arauco Distribución S.A.) Forestal Arauco S.A., Arauco Argentina S.A. and Arauco do Brasil S.A. as well as domestic sales 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., Arauco Argentina S.A., Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A, Paneles Arauco S.A (previously Aserraderos Arauco S.A., Paneles Arauco S.A. and Arauco Distribución S.A.) and Arauco do Brasil S.A. Arauco contracts its insurance policies with Continental Credit Insurance Company (rated AA- by credit agencies as Humphreys and Fitch Ratings on April 4, 2012). The insurance policies cover 90% of the amount invoiced with no deductible.

In order to secure a credit line or an advanced payment to a supplier approved by the Credit Committee, Arauco receives several types of guarantees, such as mortgages,

 

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pledges, standby letters of credit, certificates of deposit, checks, promissory notes, mutual loans or any other guarantee that may be requested pursuant to each country’s legislation.

As of December 31, 2015 the total amount of guarantees given was U.S.$118.5 which is summarized in the following table. The procedure of guarantees is regulated by the Policies of Arauco’s Guarantees which aims to control the accounting, the maturity and the valuation of these.

 

Arauco Group Guarantees (ThU.S$)  

Guarantees Debtors (received from clients)

     84,428         71

Certificate of deposits

     8,871         11

Standby

     5,427         6

Promissory notes

     47,990         57

Finance

     6,483         8

Mortgage

     8,099         10

Pledge

     2,158         3

Promissory notes

     5,400         6

Guarantees Creditors (received from suppliers)

     34,082         29

Pledge

     2,887         8

Certificate of deposits

     3,444         10

Mutuo

     358         1

Standby

     1,828         5

Deposit

     6         0

Promissory notes

     5,606         16

Finance

     19,953         59
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Guarantees

     118,510         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.

As of December 31, 2015, Arauco’s consolidated revenues from sales were ThU.S.$5,146,740 of which 62.99% correspond to credit sales, 29.36% to sales with letters of credit, and 7.65% to other classes of sales.

As of December 31, 2015, of the trade receivables balance of ThU.S.$625,201 that had agreed term of sales, 49.57% corresponded to credit sales, 49.12% to sales with letters of credit and 1.31% to other classes of sales, distributed among 2,277 customers. The customer with the largest open account outstanding did not exceed 4.06% of total.

Arauco has not entered into any refinancing or renegotiations with its customers which involve amendments to the invoice due, and if necessary, any renegotiation of debt with a customer will be analyzed on a case by case basis and approved by the Corporate Finance Department.

The credit sales receivables covered by insurance or collateral were 99.3%. Therefore, Arauco’s credit risk exposure of its portfolio is 0.7%.

 

Secured Credit Sales Receivables  
     ThU.S.$      %  

Total credit sales receivables

     309,942         100.0   

Secured Receivables (*)

     307,773         99.3   

Unsecured Receivables

     2,170         0.7   

 

(*) 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.

 

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Accounts exposed to this type of risk are: trade receivable, financial lease debtors and other debtors.

Arauco does not have a securitized portfolio.

 

     December
2015 ThU.S.$
     December
2014 ThU.S.$
 

Current Receivables

     

Trades receivables

     614,623         649,892   

Financial lease receivables

     9         136   

Other Debtors

     118,690         81,880   

Net subtotal

     733,322         731,908   

Trades receivables

     625,201         660,352   

Financial lease receivables

     125         213   

Other Debtors

     127,856         89,863   

Gross subtotal

     753,182         750,428   

Provision for doubtful trade receivables

     10,578         10,460   

Provision for doubtful lease receivables

     116         77   

Provision for doubtful other debtors

     9,166         7,983   

Subtotal Bad Debt

     19,860         18,520   

Non Current Receivables

     

Trades receivables

     32         32   

Financial lease receivables

     6         17   

Other Debtors

     15,232         30,952   

Net Subtotal

     15,270         31,001   

Trades receivables

     32         32   

Financial lease receivables

     6         17   

Other Debtors

     15,232         30,952   

Gross subtotal

     15,270         31,001   

Provision for doubtful trade receivables

     —           —     

Provision for doubtful lease receivables

     —           —     

Provision for doubtful other debtors

     —           —     

Subtotal Bad Debt

     —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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The following table sets forth the reconciliation of changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts as of December 31, 2015 and 2014:

 

     12-31-2015      12-31-2014  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Opening balance

     18,520         8,637   

Increase

     3,072         2,940   

Reversal of impairment losses

     (1,732      (259

Closing balance

     19,860         18,520   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Explanation of Risk Management Objectives, Policies and Processes, and Measurement Methods

The Credit and Collections Department, which reports to the Treasury 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, in the Company’s Credit Policy.

For the approval and/or modification of the clients’ credit facilities, a procedure has been put in place, which must be followed by all of the companies of the Arauco group. The requests for credit facilities are entered into SAP, where all of the available information is analyzed, including the amount of the facility granted by the credit insurance company. Afterwards, the requests are approved or rejected by each of the internal committees of each company of the Arauco group, depending on the maximum amount authorized by the Credit Policy. If the credit facility exceeds such amount, it is then analyzed by the Corporate Committee. Credit facilities are renewed on a yearly basis, following this internal process.

Sales via letters of credit are executed mostly in the markets of Asia and the Middle East. Periodically, a credit assessment is conducted regarding the banks which issue the letters of credit, in order to obtain the risk rating granted by the main risk rating agencies, along with their country and global ranking and financial situation during the last 5 years. Pursuant to this evaluation, a decision is made on whether to approve the issuer bank or to request a confirmation of the letter of credit.

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.

 

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December 31, 2015

 

     Age of trade receivables  

Days

   Non-past due     1 to 30     31 to 60     61 to 90     91 to 120     121 to 150     151 to 180     181 to 210     211 to 250     More
than
250
    Total  

ThU.S$

     571,499        18,927        2,303        2,332        363        168        1,102        1,413        1,444        25,650        625,201   

%

     91.41     3.03     0.37     0.37     0.06     0.03     0.18     0.23     0.23     4.10     100
     Financial deterioration in sections  

Days

   Non-past due     1 to 30     31 to 60     61 to 90     91 to 120     121 to 150     151 to 180     181 to 210     211 to 250     More
than
250
    Total  

ThU.S$

     -622        -319        -77        -23        -7        -335        16        -5        -112        -9,093        -10,578   

%

     5.88     3.02     0.73     0.22     0.06     3.17     -0.15     0.05     1.06     85.96     100

December 31, 2014

 

     Age of trade receivables  

Days

   Non-past due     1 to 30     31 to 60     61 to 90     91 to 120     121 to 150     151 to 180     181 to 210     211 to 250     More
than
250
    Total  

ThU.S.$

     630,681        2,042        2,546        1,188        735        168        666        173        298        21,856        660,352   

%

     95.51     0.31     0.39     0.18     0.11     0.03     0.10     0.03     0.05     3.31     100.00
     Financial deterioration in sections  

Days

   Non-past due     1 to 30     31 to 60     61 to 90     91 to 120     121 to 150     151 to 180     181 to 210     211 to 250     More
than
250
    Total  

ThU.S.$

     -26        0        0        -40        78        -432        0        -11        3        -10,031        -10,460   

%

     0.25     0.00     0.00     0.39     -0.75     4.13     0.00     0.11     -0.03     95.90     100.00

Arauco has recognized provisions for doubtful accounts on trade receivables for a total of ThU.S.$10,698 over the last four years which represents 0.046% of total revenues from sales during the same period.

 

Provisions for doubtful accounts of trade receivables as a percentage of total revenues from sales  
     2015     2014     2013     2012     Last 4 years  

Percentage of impairment losses

     0.182     -0.009     0.008     0.001     0.046

The amount recovered through possession of collateral, credit insurance reimbursements or any other credit enhancement during the period amount to ThU.S.$440, which represents 5.48% of the total provisioned assets.

Explanation of any changes to risk exposure or changes in objectives, processes and policies regarding previous years’ risk management.

Arauco has implemented a Guarantee Policy in order to control accounting, valuation and expiration of these and a Corporate Credit Policy.

Currently there is a policy for provisions for doubtful accounts receivable under IFRS for all the Arauco group companies.

 

 

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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 with adequate liquidity. Each instrument has defined classifications and limits, depending on duration and type of issuer.

Regarding intermediaries (such as banks, securities brokers and broker/dealers of mutual funds), a scoring methodology is used to determine the relative degree of risk of each intermediary based on their financial position and assign 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.

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.

 

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23.12.2 Type of Risk: 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.

The following tables detail Arauco’s liquidity analysis for its financial liabilities as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014. The tables have been drawn up based on the contractual undiscounted cash outflows and their remaining contractual maturities:

 

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December 31, 2015

 

     Maturity      Total             

Tax ID

   Name    Currency    Name-Country
Loans with banks
   Up to 3
months
ThU.S.$
     3 to 12
months
ThU.S.$
     1 to 2
years
ThU.S.$
     2 to 3
years
ThU.S.$
     3 to 4
years
ThU.S.$
     4 to 5
years
ThU.S.$
     More
than 5
years
ThU.S.$
     Current
ThU.S.$
     Non
Current
ThU.S.$
     Effective
rate
    Nominal
rate

93.458.000-1

   Celulosa Arauco
y Constitución
S.A.
   U.S. Dollar    Scotiabank- Chile      —           25         4,638         301,770         —           —           —           25         306,408         1.53   Libor +0,70%

   Arauco
Argentina S.A.
   Argentine
Pesos
   Banco Macro-
Argentina
     —           49         48         —           —           —           —           49         48         15.25   15.25%

   Arauco
Argentina S.A.
   Argentine
Pesos
   Banco Galicia-
Argentina
     —           307         —           —           —           —           —           307         —           15.25   15.25%

   Zona Franca
Punta Pereira
S.A.
   U.S. Dollar    Interamerican
Development
Bank
     1,163         1,023         2,450         2,396         2,343         2,289         6,514         2,186         15,992         Libor + 2,05   Libor + 2,05%

   Zona Franca
Punta Pereira
S.A.
   U.S. Dollar    Interamerican
Development
Bank
     166         2,777         6,076         5,934         5,794         5,652         —           2,943         23,456         Libor + 1,80   Libor + 1,80%

   Zona Franca
Punta Pereira
S.A.
   U.S. Dollar    Banco Santander      20,013         —           —           —           —           —           —           20,013         —           Libor + 2,00   Libor + 2,00%

   Celulosa y
Energia Punta
Pereira S.A.
   U.S. Dollar    Finnish Export
Credit
     25,810         20,354         52,288         51,368         50,477         49,694         118,826         46,164         322,653         3.20   3.20%

   Celulosa y
Energia Punta
Pereira S.A.
   U.S. Dollar    Interamerican
Development
bank
     4,706         4,126         9,900         9,680         9,460         9,242         26,298         8,832         64,580         Libor + 2,05   Libor + 2,05%

   Celulosa y
Energia Punta
Pereira S.A.
   U.S. Dollar    Interamerican
Development
bank
     675         11,220         24,566         23,991         23,417         22,843         —           11,895         94,817         Libor + 1,80   Libor + 1,80%

   Celulosa y
Energia Punta
Pereira S.A.
   U.S. Dollar    Dnb Nor Bank      —           245         —           —           —           —           —           245         —           Libor + 2,00   Libor + 2,00%

   Eufores S.A.    U.S. Dollar    Banco BBVA -
 Uruguay
     16,115         —           —           —           —           —           —           16,115         —           Libor + 2,00   Libor + 2,00%

   Eufores S.A.    U.S. Dollar    Banco Republica
Oriental de
Uruguay
     16,689         18,555         —           —           —           —           —           35,244         —           Libor + 1,75   Libor + 1,75%

   Eufores S.A.    U.S. Dollar    Citibank      —           2,514         —           —           —           —           —           2,514         —           Libor + 2,00   Libor + 2,00%

   Eufores S.A.    U.S. Dollar    Banco HSBC-
Uruguay
     1,201         —           —           —           —           —           —           1,201         —           Libor + 2,00   Libor + 2,00%

   Eufores S.A.    U.S. Dollar    Banco Itau -
Uruguay
     5,065         5,004         —           —           —           —           —           10,069         —           Libor + 2,00   Libor + 2,00%

   Eufores S.A.    U.S. Dollar    Heritage      1,357         —           —           —           —           —           —           1,357         —           Libor + 2,00   Libor + 2,00%

   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   Brazilian
Real
   Banco ABC      5         17         20         —           —           —           —           22         20         2.50   2.50%

   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   U.S. Dollar    Banco Bradesco      831         —           —           —           —           —           —           831         —           1.80   1.80%

   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   Brazilian
Real
   Banco Bradesco      3,960         1,256         —           —           —           —           —           5,216         —           8.75   8.75%

   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   Brazilian
Real
   Banco do Brasil -
Brasil
     23         72         —           —           —           —           —           95         —           8.70   8.70%

   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   Brazilian
Real
   Banco HSBC-
Brasil
     7,779         —           —           —           —           —           —           7,779         —           8.00   8.00%

   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   Brazilian
Real
   Banco Itau -Brasil      47         43         —           —           —           —           —           90         —           8.43   8.43%

   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   U.S. Dollar    Banco JP Morgan      7,912         4,356         —           —           —           —           —           12,268         —           1.71   1.71%

   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   Brazilian
Real
   Banco
Votorantim -
Brasil
     19         38         32         —           —           —           —           57         32         6.30   6.30%

   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   Brazilian
Real
   Banco Santander      12,881         3         37         76         75         39         —           12,884         227         8.00   8.00%

   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   Brazilian
Real
   Fundo de
Desenvolvimiento
Econom. - Brasil
     7         27         7         —           —           —           —           34         7         0.00   0.00%

   Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
   Brazilian
Real
   Banco Itau      3         6         8         1         —           —           —           9         9         2.50   2.50%

   Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
   Brazilian
Real
   Banco Itau      12         31         43         43         3         —           —           43         89         3.50   3.50%

   Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
   Brazilian
Real
   Banco Bradesco      11         27         37         37         31         —           —           38         105         6.00   6.00%

   Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
   Brazilian
Real
   Banco
Votorantim
     —           14         —           —           —           —           617         14         617         5.00   5.00%

   Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
   Brazilian
Real
   Banco Safra      19         55         73         73         18         —           —           74         164         6.00   5.00%

   Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
   Brazilian
Real
   Banco Safra      6         17         23         23         23         24         9         23         102         10.00   10.00%

   Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
   Brazilian
Real
   Banco Santander      4         24         27         27         27         13         —           28         94         9.22   9.22%

   Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
   Brazilian
Real
   Banco Bradesco      —           66         —           —           —           144         —           66         144         7.81   7.81%

   Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
   Brazilian
Real
   Banco Bradesco      307         —           —           —           —           —           —           307         —           12.11   12.11%

   Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
   Brazilian
Real
   Banco Itau -
Brasil
     9         13         —           86         14         —           —           22         100         5.52   5.52%

   Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
   Brazilian
Real
   Banco
Votorantim -
Brasil
     —           285         —           —           —           1,474         546         285         2,020         9.31   9.31%

   Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
   U.S. Dollar    Banco
Votorantim -
Brasil
     —           62         —           —           —           347         —           62         347         9.00   9.00%

   Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
   Brazilian
Real
   Bndes      —           3         —           —           —           —           757         3         757         4.61   4.61%

   Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
   U.S. Dollar    Bndes      —           4         —           —           —           6         289         4         295         10.80   10.80%

0

   Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
   Brazilian
Real
   Banco Santander      —           16         —           —           —           96         —           16         96         9.50   9.50%

   Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
   Brazilian
Real
   Banco John Deere      —           207         —           —           —           —           —           207         —           6.00   6.00%

   Mahal
Emprendimientos
Pat. S.A.
   Brazilian
Real
   Bndes Subcrédito
E-I
     —           19         —           622         2,492         1,870         —           19         4,984         9.91   9.91%

   Mahal
Emprendimientos
Pat. S.A.
   Brazilian
Real
   Bndes Subcrédito
F-J
     —           12         —           374         1,496         1,122         —           12         2,992         10.91   10.91%

   Mahal
Emprendimientos
Pat. S.A.
   U.S. Dollar    Bndes Subcrédito
G-K
     —           61         —           511         2,037         1,528         —           61         4,076         6.99   6.99%

   Mahal
Emprendimientos
Pat. S.A.
   Brazilian
Real
   Bndes Subcrédito
H-L
     —           15         —           444         1,646         1,233         —           15         3,323         12.11   12.11%
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

      
         Total      126,795         72,948         100,273         397,456         99,353         97,616         153,856         199,743         848,554        
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

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AND SUBSIDIARIES

Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2015

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

 

 

December 31,2015

 

            Maturity      Total               

Tax ID

   Name    Currency    Name-Country
Bonds
     Up to 3
months
ThU.S.$
     3 to 12
months
ThU.S.$
     1 to 2
years
ThU.S.$
     2 to 3
years
ThU.S.$
     3 to 4
years
ThU.S.$
     4 to 5
years
ThU.S.$
     More
than 5
years
ThU.S.$
     Current
ThU.S.$
     Non
Current
ThU.S.$
     Effective
rate
    Nominal
rate
 

93.458.000-1

   Celulosa Arauco y
Constitución S.A.
   UF      Barau-F         —           1,771         10,625         10,625         32,403         31,438         239,473         1,771         324,564         4.24     4.25

93.458.000-2

   Celulosa Arauco y
Constitución S.A.
   UF      Barau-J         1,939         —           5,818         5,818         5,818         186,141         —           1,939         203,595         3.23     3.22

93.458.000-3

   Celulosa Arauco y
Constitución S.A.
   UF      Barau-P         —           913         7,147         7,147         7,147         7,147         229,723         913         258,311         3.96     3.96

93.458.000-3

   Celulosa Arauco y
Constitución S.A.
   UF      Barau-Q         —           538         11,266         19,979         19,442         18,905         9,251         538         78,843         2.96     2.98

93.458.000-3

   Celulosa Arauco y
Constitución S.A.
   UF      Barau-R         —           1,610         6,439         6,439         6,439         6,439         272,750         1,610         298,506         3.57     3.57

—  

   Arauco Argentina S.A.    U.S. Dollar      Bono 144 A - Argentina         —           1,004         277,869         —           —           —           —           1,004         277,869         6.39     6.38

93.458.000-1

   Celulosa Arauco y
Constitución S.A.
   U.S. Dollar      Yankee Bonds 2019         15,205         —           36,250         36,250         533,483         —           —           15,205         605,983         7.26     7.25

93.458.000-1

   Celulosa Arauco y
Constitución S.A.
   U.S. Dollar     
 
Yankee Bonds 2a
Emisión
  
  
     2,734         —           134,257         —           —           —           —           2,734         134,257         7.50     7.50

93.458.000-1

   Celulosa Arauco y
Constitución S.A.
   U.S. Dollar      Yankee 2021         8,889         —           20,000         20,000         20,000         20,000         406,108         8,889         486,108         5.02     5.00

93.458.000-1

   Celulosa Arauco y
Constitución S.A.
   U.S. Dollar      Yankee 2022         11,215         —           23,750         23,750         23,750         23,750         527,255         11,215         622,255         4.77     4.75

93.458.000-1

   Celulosa Arauco y
Constitución S.A.
   U.S. Dollar      Yankee 2024         9,375         —           22,500         22,500         22,500         22,500         590,928         9,375         680,928         4.52     4.50
        

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

      
           Total         49,357         5,836         555,921         152,508         670,982         316,320         2,275,488         55,193         3,971,219        
        

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

      

December 31, 2015

 

       Maturity      Total        

Tax ID

   Name    Currency    Name-Country
Lease
     Up to 3
months
ThU.S.$
     3 to 12
months
ThU.S.$
     1 to 2
years
ThU.S.$
     2 to 3
years
ThU.S.$
     3 to 4
years
ThU.S.$
     4 to 5
years
ThU.S.$
     More
than 5
years
ThU.S.$
     Current
ThU.S.$
     Non
Current
ThU.S.$
     Effective
rate
    Nominal
rate
 

85.805.200-9

   Forestal Arauco S.A.    UF      Banco Santander         338         904         650         650         3,362         —           —           1,242         4,662         —          —     

85.805.200-9

   Forestal Arauco S.A.    UF      Banco Scotiabank         1,303         4,370         4,875         4,875         6,059         —           —           5,673         15,809         —          —     

85.805.200-9

   Forestal Arauco S.A.    UF      Banco Estado         361         1,160         1,471         1,471         1,957         —           —           1,521         4,899         —          —     

85.805.200-9

   Forestal Arauco S.A.    UF      Banco de Chile         4,026         11,489         11,301         11,301         12,650         —           —           15,515         35,252         —          —     

85.805.200-9

   Forestal Arauco S.A.    UF      Banco BBVA         1,814         5,344         4,490         4,490         3,374         —           —           7,158         12,354         —          —     

85.805.200-9

   Forestal Arauco S.A.    UF      Banco Credito e Inversiones         557         1,672         2,129         2,129         3,008         —           —           2,229         7,266         0.00     0.00

85.805.200-9

   Forestal Arauco S.A.    Chilean Pesos      Banco Santander         172         517         575         576         —           —           —           689         1,151         —          —     

85.805.200-9

   Forestal Arauco S.A.    Chilean Pesos      Banco Chile         262         704         824         824         365         —           —           966         2,013         —          —     

85.805.200-9

   Forestal Arauco S.A.    Chilean Pesos      Banco Credito e Inversiones         468         1,401         1,834         1,834         3,623         —           —           1,869         7,291         —          —     
        

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

      
           Total         9,301         27,561         28,149         28,150         34,398         0         0         36,862         90,697        
        

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

      

As part of the policy of Arauco, it considers compliance with all Accounts Payable, whether with related (see Note 13) or third parties , within a period not exceeding 30 days.

 

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December 31, 2015

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

 

 

December 31, 2014

 

     Maturity      Total                 

Tax ID

   Name    Currency    Name-Country
Loans with banks
   to 3
months
ThU.S.$
     3 to 12
months
ThU.S.$
     1 to 2
years
ThU.S.$
     2 to 3
years
ThU.S.$
     3 to 4
years
ThU.S.$
     4 to 5
years
ThU.S.$
     More
than 5
years
ThU.S.$
     Current
ThU.S.$
     Non
Current
ThU.S.$
     Type
Amortization
   Effective
rate
   Nominal rate
   Flakeboard Company
Limited
   U.S. Dollar    J.P.Morgan -United States      —           30,433         61,919         60,644         55         —           —           30,433         122,618       Maturity    Libor
+1.35%
   Libor
+1.35%
93.458.000-1    Celulosa Arauco y
Constitución S.A.
   U.S. Dollar    Banco BBVA -United States      30,105         —           15,154         —           —           —           —           30,105         15,154       (i) semmiannual;
(k) semmiannual
from 2011
   Libor 6
monthly + 
0.2% 
   Libor 6
monthly + 
0.2% 
93.458.000-1    Celulosa Arauco y
Constitución S.A.
   U.S. Dollar    Bancoestado NY      9,063         9,000         9,000         —           —           —           —           18,063         9,000       (i) semmiannual;
(k) semmiannual
from 2011
   Libor 6
monthly +
0.2%
   Libor 6
monthly +
0.2%
93.458.000-1    Celulosa Arauco y
Constitución S.A.
   U.S. Dollar    Scotiabank- Chile      —           22         299,223         —           —          —           —           22         299,223       Maturity    1.42%    1.42%
   Alto Parana S.A.    Argentine
Pesos
   Banco Macro- Argentina      —           75         —           146         —           —           —           75         146       Maturity    15.25%    15.25%
   Alto Parana S.A.    Argentine
Pesos
   Banco Galicia- Argentina      —           469         468         —           —           —           —           469         468       Maturity    15.25%    15.25%
   Zona Franca Punta
Pereira
   U.S. Dollar    Interamerican Development
Bank
     128         —           6,281         7,123         7,095         7,115         6,551         128         34,164       Maturity    Libor +
1.80%
   Libor +
1.80%
   Zona Franca Punta
Pereira
   U.S. Dollar    Interamerican Development
Bank
     2,189         —           5,096         4,866         4,637         4,407         15,324         2,189         34,330       Maturity    Libor +
2.05%
   Libor +
2.05%
   Celulosa y Energia
Punta Pereira
   U.S. Dollar    Finnish Export Credit      48,487         —           70,569         67,723         64,876         62,030         194,683         48,487         459,882       semmiannual    3.20%    3.20%
   Celulosa y Energia
Punta Pereira
   U.S. Dollar    Interamerican Development bank      6,267         —           10,612         10,382         10,153         9,923         37,397         6,267         78,467       semmiannual    Libor +
2.05%
   Libor +
2.05%
   Celulosa y Energia
Punta Pereira
   U.S. Dollar    Interamerican Development bank      645         —           20,273         21,115         21,087         21,107         20,545         645         104,126       semmiannual    Libor +
1.80%
   Libor +
1.80%
   Celulosa y Energia
Punta Pereira
   U.S. Dollar    Dnb Nor Bank      324         —           —           —           —           —           —           324         —         Maturity    Libor +
2.05%
   Libor +
2.05%
   Eufores S.A.    U.S. Dollar    Banco BBVA - Uruguay      9,119         3,015         —           —           —           —           —           12,134         —         Maturity    Libor +
2.00%
   Libor +
2.00%
   Eufores S.A.    U.S. Dollar    Banco Republica Oriental de
Uruguay
     10,110         25,088         —           —           —           —           —           35,198         —         Maturity    Libor +
1.75%
   Libor +
1.75%
   Eufores S.A.    U.S. Dollar    Citibank      —           2,505         —           —           —           —           —           2,505         —         Maturity    Libor +
2.00%
   Libor +
2.00%
   Eufores S.A.    U.S. Dollar    Banco HSBC- Uruguay      1,201         —           —           —           —           —           —           1,201         —         Maturity    Libor +
2.00%
   Libor +
2.00%
   Eufores S.A.    U.S. Dollar    Banco Itau -Uruguay      5,062         5,003         —           —           —           —           —           10,065         —         Maturity    Libor +
2.00%
   Libor +
2.00%
   Eufores S.A.    U.S. Dollar    Heritage      —           1,356         —           —           —           —           —           1,356         —         Maturity    Libor +
2.00%
   Libor +
2.00%
   Eufores S.A.    U.S. Dollar    Banco Santander      —           20,111         —                 —           —           20,111         —         Maturity    Libor +
2.00%
   Libor +
2.00%
   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   Real    Banco ABC      32         —           1         62         —           —           —           32         63       Maturity    2.50%    2.50%
   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   Real    Banco Bradesco      101         —           —           —           —           —           —           101         —         Maturity    8.70%    8.70%
   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   Real    Banco Bradesco      2,266         3,220         —           —           —           —           —           5,486         —         Maturity    5.50%    5.50%
   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   Real    Banco do Brasil - Brasil      140         —           177         17         1         —           —           140         196       Maturity    8.70%    8.70%
   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   Real    Banco do Brasil - Brasil      —           6,473         —           —           —           —           —           6,473         —         Maturity    9.80%    9.80%
   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   Real    Banco HSBC- Brasil      37         —           —           —           —           —           —           37         —         Maturity    5.50%    5.50%
   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   Real    Banco HSBC- Brasil      136         —           11,319         —           —           —           —           136         11,319       Maturity    8.00%    8.00%
   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   Real    Banco Itau -Brasil      28         —           —           —           —           —           —           28         —         Monthly    4.50%    4.50%
   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   Real    Banco Itau -Brasil      26         —           6         —           —           —           —           26         6       Maturity    5.50%    5.50%
   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   Real    Banco Itau -Brasil      253         —           183         26         1         —           —           253         210       Maturity    8.70%    8.70%
   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   U.S. Dollar    Banco JP Morgan      —           8,972         —           —           —           —           —           8,972         —         Maturity    1.41%    1.41%
   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   Real    Banco Santander      166         —           18,865         —           —           —           —           166         18,865       Maturity    8.00%    8.00%
   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   Real    Banco Votorantim - Brasil      50         —           32         5         —           —           —           50         37       Maturity    8.70%    8.70%
   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   Real    Banco Votorantim - Brasil      62         —           14         114         —           —           —           62         128       Maturity    5.50%    5.50%
   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   Real    Fdo. Desenvolvimiento Econom.
- Brasil
     51         —           —           62         —           —           —           51         62       Monthly    0.00%    0.00%
   Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
   Real    Banco Itau      12         —           1         1         26         —           —           12         28       Maturity    2.50%    2.50%
   Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
   Real    Banco Itau      56         —           —           —           —           172         —           56         172       Maturity    3.50%    3.50%
   Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
   Real    Banco Itau      7         —           —           —           —           23         —           7         23       Maturity    3.50%    3.50%

 

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December 31, 2015

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

 

 

   Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
   Real    Banco
Bradesco
     11,825         —           —           —           —           93         —           11,825         93       Maturity      5.50   5.50%

   Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
   Real    Banco
Votorantim
     —           6         107         78         14         —           463         6         662       Maturity      0.50   0.50%

   Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
   Real    Banco Safra      109         —           —           —           —           350         —           109         350       Maturity      0.60   0.60%

   Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
   Real    Banco
Bradesco
     —           7,430         —           —           —           —           —           7,430               Maturity      5.50   5.50%

   Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
   Real    Banco
Bradesco
     —           10,369         —           —           —           —           —           10,369               Maturity      6.50   6.50%

   Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
   Real    Banco
Bradesco
     70         —           —           429         —           316         —           70         745       Maturity      6.00   6.00%

   Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
   Real    Banco Itau -
Brasil
     158         —           13         41         —           —           —           158         54       Maturity      4.75   4.75%

   Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
   Real    Banco
Votorantim -
Brasil
     46         —           107         78         14         2,508         —           46         2,707       Monthly      8.80   8.80%

   Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
   U.S. Dollar    Banco
Votorantim -
Brasil
     6         —           12         5         —           403         —           6         420       Maturity      3.30   3.30%

   Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
   Real    Banco
Votorantim -
Brasil
     —           6         107         78         14         —           311         6         510       Maturity      5.00   5.00%

   Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
   Real    Bndes
Subcrédito A
     —           2         276         276         276         276         1,318         2         2,424       Maturity      7.91   7.91%

   Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
   Real    Bndes
Subcrédito B
     —           1         187         187         187         187         853         1         1,601       Maturity      8.91   8.91%

   Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
   U.S. Dollar    Bndes
Subcrédito C
     4         —           89         89         89         89         555         4         909       Maturity      6.55   6.55%

   Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
   Real    Bndes
Subcrédito D
     1         —           235         235         235         235         1,032         1         1,974       Maturity      10.11   10.11%

   Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
   Real    Banco do
Brasil - Brasil
     1,145         —           —           —           —           —           —           1,145               Maturity      9.80   9.80%

   Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
   Real    Banco John
Deere
     305         —           —           —              —           —           305               Maturity      6.00   6.00%

   Mahal
Emprendimientos
Pat. S.A.
   Real    Bndes
Subcrédito E-I
     24         —           537         537         537         537         8,912         24         11,058       Maturity      7.91   7.91%

   Mahal
Emprendimientos
Pat. S.A.
   Real    Bndes
Subcrédito F-J
     17         —           363         363         363         363         5,469         17         6,919       Maturity      8.91   8.91%

   Mahal
Emprendimientos
Pat. S.A.
   U.S. Dollar    Bndes
Subcrédito G-K
     61         —           172         172         172         172         4,589         61         5,276       Maturity      6.55   6.55%

   Mahal
Emprendimientos
Pat. S.A.
   Real    Bndes
Subcrédito H-L
     22         —           457         457         457         457         6,240         22         8,069       Maturity      10.11   10.11%
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

         
         Total      139,916         133,554         531,856         175,310         110,288         110,762         304,242         273,470         1,232,458           
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

         

 

                    Maturity      Total                  

Tax ID

   Name    Currency    Name
Country
Bonds
   To 3
months
ThU.S.$
     3 to 12
months
ThU.S.$
     1 to 2
Years
ThU.S.$
     2 to 3
Years
ThU.S.$
     3 to 4
Years
ThU.S.$
     4 to 5
Years
ThU.S.$
     More
than 5
Years
ThU.S.$
     Current
ThU.S.$
     Non
Current
ThU.S.$
     Type
Amortization
   Effective
Rate
    Nominal
Rate

93.458.000-1

   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    UF    Barau-F      —           1,992         11,949         11,949         11,949         36,494         305,191         1,992         377,534       (i)
semmiannual;
(k) maturity
     4.24   4.25%

93.458.000-2

   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    UF    Barau-J      2,181         —           9,160         9,160         9,160         9,160         211,959         2,181         248,599       (i)
semmiannual;
(k) maturity
     3.23   3.22%

93.458.000-3

   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    UF    Barau-P      —           1,027         8,038         8,038         8,038         8,038         262,316         1,027         294,469       (i)
semmiannual;
(k) maturity
     3.96   3.96%

93.458.000-3

   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    UF    Barau-Q      604         —           2,417         12,676         22,482         21,878         31,683         604         91,137       (i)
semmiannual;
(k) maturity
     2.98   2.98%

93.458.000-3

   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    UF    Barau-R      1,810         —           7,241         7,241         7,241         7,241         314,074         1,810         343,039       (i)
semmiannual;
(k) maturity
     3.58   3.57%

   Alto Paraná S.A.    U.S.
Dollar
   Bono 144
A - Argentina
     —           1,004         17,213         277,349         —           —           —           1,004         294,562       (i)
semmiannual;
(k) maturity
     6.39   6.38%

93.458.000-1

   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    U.S.
Dollar
   Yankee
Bonds 2019
     15,205         —           36,250         36,250         36,250         532,713         —           15,205         641,463       (i)
semmiannual;
(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         —           9,375         134,189         —           —           —           2,734         143,564       (i)
semmiannual;
(k) maturity
     7.50   7.50%

93.458.000-1

   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    U.S.
Dollar
   Yankee
Bonds 6a
Emisión
     —           373,848         —           —           —           —           —           373,848         —          (i)
semmiannual;
(k) maturity
     5.64   5.63%

93.458.000-1

   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    U.S.
Dollar
   Yankee 2021      8,889         —           20,000         20,000         20,000         20,000         425,291         8,889         505,291       (i)
semmiannual;
(k) maturity
     5.02   5.00%

93.458.000-1

   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    U.S.
Dollar
   Yankee 2022      11,215         —           23,750         23,750         23,750         23,750         549,617         11,215         644,617       (i)
semmiannual;
(k) maturity
     4.77   4.75%

93.458.000-1

   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    U.S.
Dollar
   Yankee 2024      9,937         —           22,500         22,500         22,500         22,500         601,109         9,937         691,109       (i)
semmiannual;
(k) maturity
     4.52   4.50%

93.458.000-1

   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    UF    Barau-F      —           1,992         11,949         11,949         11,949         36,494         305,191         1,992         377,534       (i)
semmiannual;
(k) maturity
     4.24   4.25%
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

         
         Total      52,575         377,871         167,894         563,104         161,371         681,774         2,701,241         430,446         4,275,384           
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

         

 

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

 

 

                  Maturity     Total                    

Tax ID

  Name   Currency     Name Country
Other Loans
  To 3
months
ThU.S.$
    3 to 12
months
ThU.S.$
    1 to 2
Years
ThU.S.$
    2 to 3
Years
ThU.S.$
    3 to 4
Years
ThU.S.$
    4 to 5
Years
ThU.S.$
    More
than 5
Years
ThU.S.$
    Current
ThU.S.$
    Non
Current
ThU.S.$
    Type
Amortization
    Effective
Rate
    Nominal
Rate
 

  Flakeboard Company Limited     U.S. Dollar      Business New Brunswick     —          3,785        —          —          —          —          —          3,785        —          Maturity        —          4.30

  Flakeboard Company Limited     U.S. Dollar      SSM EDC     —          108        —          —          —          —          —          108        —          Maturity        —          1.80
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       
      Total     0        3,893        0        0        0        0        0        3,893        0         
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

                    Maturity      Total                     

Tax ID

   Name    Currency    Name
Country
Lease
   To 3
months
ThU.S.$
     3 to 12
months
ThU.S.$
     1 to 2
Years
ThU.S.$
     2 to 3
Years
ThU.S.$
     3 to 4
Years
ThU.S.$
     4 to 5
Years
ThU.S.$
     More
than 5
Years
ThU.S.$
     Current
ThU.S.$
     Non
Current
ThU.S.$
     Type
Amortization
   Effective
Rate
     Nominal
Rate
 

85.805.200-9

   Forestal Celco S.A.    UF    Banco Santander      979         2,089         883         883         485         —           —           3,068         2,250       Monthly      —           —     

85.805.200-9

   Forestal Celco S.A.    UF    Banco Scotiabank      982         2,945         3,897         3,897         3,108         —           —           3,927         10,902       Monthly      —           —     

85.805.200-9

   Forestal Celco S.A.    UF    Banco Estado      259         777         1,024         1,024         1,789         —           —           1,036         3,836       Monthly      —           —     

85.805.200-9

   Forestal Celco S.A.    UF    Banco de Chile      3,241         9,904         9,011         9,011         7,097         —           —           13,145         25,119       Monthly      —           —     

85.805.200-9

   Forestal Celco S.A.    UF    Banco BBVA      2,102         7,325         6,822         6,822         7,187         —           —           9,427         20,830       Monthly      —           —     

85.805.200-9

   Forestal Celco S.A.    Chilean Pesos    Banco Santander      222         609         799         799         557         —           —           831         2,154       Monthly      —           —     

85.805.200-9

   Forestal Celco S.A.    Chilean Pesos    Banco Chile      66         200         88         88         23         —           —           266         198       Monthly      —           —     

   Arauco Colombia S.A.    U.S. Dollar    Banco BBVA      —           3            —           —           —           —           3         —         Monthly      —           —     

85.805.200-9

   Forestal Celco S.A.    UF    Banco Santander      —           3            —           —           —           —           3         —         Monthly      —           —     
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

          
         Total      7,851         23,855         22,522         22,522         20,246         0         0         31,706         65,289            
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

          

 

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

 

 

Guarantees

As of the date of these consolidated financial statements, Arauco has financial assets of approximately ThU.S.$49 that have 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, 2015, the total assets pledged as an indirect guarantee were ThU.S.$853. 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 non-joint 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

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   Guarantee letter    —      Chilean Pesos    230    Directorate General of Maritime Territory and Merchant Marine

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   Guarantee letter    —      Chilean Pesos    313    Directorate General of Maritime Territory and Merchant Marine

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   Guarantee letter    —      Chilean Pesos    114    Directorate General of Maritime Territory and Merchant Marine

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Equipment    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar    246    Banco Itaú BBA S.A.

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Endorsement of ADB + Guarantee Letter AISA    —      U.S. Dollar    2,306    Banco Votorantim S.A.

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Endorsement of ADB    —      U.S. Dollar    768    Banco Votorantim S.A.

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Mortgage Industrial Plant of Jaguariaíva of Arauco do Brasil    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar    39,262    BNDES

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Equipment    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar    114    Banco Bradesco S.A.

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Equipment    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar    617    Banco John Deere S.A.

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Equipment    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar    117    Banco Santander S.A.

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Endorsement of Arauco do Brasil    —      U.S. Dollar    768    Banco Votorantim S.A.

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

   Equipamiento    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar    136    Banco Votorantim S.A.

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

   Equipamiento    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar    853    Banco Itaú BBA S.A.

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

   Equipamiento    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar    379    Banco do Brasil S.A.

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

   Equipamiento    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar    168    Banco Votorantim S.A.

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

   Equipamiento    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar    327    Banco ABC Brasil S.A.

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

   Equipamiento    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar    177    Banco Santander S.A.

Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.

   Equipamiento    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar    171    Banco Itaú BBA S.A.

Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.

   Equipment    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar    329    Banco Safra S.A.

Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.

   Equipment    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar    768    Banco Votorantim S.A.

Arauco Bioenergía S.A.

   Endorsement of Arauco do Brasil    —      Chilean Pesos    483    Minera Escondida Ltda.

Arauco Bioenergía S.A.

   Guarantee letter    —      Chilean Pesos    221    Minera Spence S.A

Arauco Bioenergía S.A.

   Guarantee letter    —      Chilean Pesos    121    CODELCO S.A.
      Total       48,988   
           

 

  
INDIRECT               

Subsidiary

  

Guarantee

  

Assets Pledged

  

Currency

  

ThU.S.$

  

Guarantor

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   Suretyship not supportive and cumulative    —      U.S. Dollar    566,474    Joint Ventures (Uruguay)

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   Full Guarantee    —      U.S. Dollar    270,000    Arauco Argentina (bondholders)

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   Guarantee Letter    —      Brazilian Real    16,419    Arauco Forest Brasil y Mahal (Brasil)
     

Total

      852,893   
           

 

  

 

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23.12.3 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 as of the date of these financial statements. With all other variables at a constant rate, a U.S. Dollar exchange rate variation of +/- 10% in relation to the Chilean Peso would mean a change in the net income after tax +/- 4.09% (equivalent to ThU.S.$ +/- 15,301), and +/- 0.13% of equity (equivalent to ThU.S.$ +/- 9.181).

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 as of the date of these financial statements. 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 +/- 0.43% (equivalent to ThU.S.$2,087) and a change on the equity of +/- 0.02% (equivalent to ThU.S.$1,252).

23.12.4 Type of Risk: 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 Arises

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.

 

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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, 2015, 14.3% of the Company’s bonds and bank loans bear interest at variable rates. A change of +/- 10% in the interest rate is considered a possible range of fluctuation. Such market conditions would affect the income after tax at rate of +/- 0.013% (equivalent to ThU.S.$-/+ 48) and +/- 0.0004% (equivalent to ThU.S.$-/+ 29) on equity.

 

Thousands of dollars    December 2015      Total  

Fixed rate

     3,689,719         85.7

Bonds issued

     3,180,334      

Bank borrowings (*)

     381,826      

Government loans

     0      

Financial leasing

     127,559      

Variable rate

     615,716         14.3

Bonds issued

     —        

Loans with Banks

     615,716      

Total

     4,305,435         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
Thousands of dollars    December 2014      Total  

Fixed rate

     4,244,146         83.6

Bonds issued

     3,658,327      

Bank borrowings (*)

     484,931      

Government Loans

     3,893      

Financial leasing

     96,995      

Variable rate

     834,284         16.4

Bonds issued

     —        

Loans with Banks

     834,284      

Total

     5,078,430         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*) Includes variable rate bank borrowings changed by fixed rate swaps.

 

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23.12.5 Type of Risk: 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 2015, revenue due to pulp sales accounted for 44.8% 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 15.72% (equivalent to MU.S.$215), on the income after tax and +/- 32.21% (equivalent to MU.S.$170) and +/- 1.47% (equivalent to MU.S.$102) 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 seven plants, five in Chile, one in Argentina and one in Uruguay and they have a total production capacity of approximately 3.9 million tons per year. Pulp is sold in more than 45 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. It consists of 17 industrial plants: 5 in Chile, 2 in Argentina, 2 in Brazil, and 8 plants around USA and Canada. The Company has a total annual production capacity of 6.6 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 3 million cubic meters of sawn wood.

 

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

 

 

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.

Forestry

The Forestry operating segment is Arauco’s core business. It provides raw materials 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, Brazil and Uruguay, reaching 1.6 million hectares, of which 1 million hectares are used for plantations, 395 thousand hectares for native forests, 183 thousand hectares for other uses and 53 thousand hectares are to be planted.

Arauco’s principal plantations consist of radiata and taeda pine and eucalyptus to a lesser degree. These are species that have fast growth rates and short harvest cycles compared with other long fiber commercial woods.

Arauco has no customers representing 10% or more of its revenues.

Below, please find summarized information concerning the assets, liabilities and profits and losses at the end of each period, by segments. The profit (loss) of each segment informed takes into consideration that taxes and income and financial costs have not been allocated to the various segments, and are shown as part of the Corporate’s segment:

 

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

 

 

Year ended December 31, 2015

   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

     2,363,973         785,939         116,368         1,847,272         33,188         0         5,146,740         0         5,146,740   

Revenues from transactions with other operating segments

     43,414         343         491,703         10,330         32,543         0         578,333         (578,333)         0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Finance income

     0         0         0         0         0         50,284         50,284         0         50,284   

Finance costs

     0         0         0         0         0         (262,962)         (262,962)         0         (262,962)   

Net finance costs

     0         0         0         0         0         (212,678)         (212,678)         0         (212,678)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortizations

     231,916         30,133         18,211         109,313         3,913         6,659         400,145         0         400,145   

Sum of significant income accounts

     31         739         220,907         4,084         0         0         225,761         0         225,761   

Sum of significant expense accounts

     585         2,662         35,610         721         35         0         39,613         0         39,613   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Profit (loss) of each reportable segment

     455,190         89,156         137,829         175,317         1,815         (491,596)         367,711         0         367,711   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

                          

Associates

     0         0         0         0         0         5,572         5,572         0         5,572   

Joint ventures

     0         0         0         (470)         0         1,646         1,176         0         1,176   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income tax expense

     0         0         0         0         0         (129,694)         (129,694)         0         (129,694)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Geographical information on revenues

                          

Revenue – Chilean entities

     1,913,303         724,705         68,986         601,280         597         0         3,308,871         0         3,308,871   

Revenue – Foreign entities

     450,670         61,234         47,382         1,245,992         32,591         0         1,837,869         0         1,837,869   

Total Ordinary Income

     2,363,973         785,939         116,368         1,847,272         33,188         0         5,146,740         0         5,146,740   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

Year ended December 31, 2015

   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.$
 

Amounts of additions to non-current assets (*)

                          

Acquisition of property,plant and equipment and biological assets

     199,094         14,059         155,872         80,132         1,754         7,001         457,912         0         457,912   

Acquisition and contribution of investments in associates and joint venture

     0         0         814         0         0         0         814         0         814   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Year ended December 31, 2015

   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

     5,172,095         125,446         5,471,322         2,248,688         31,679         806,219         13,855,449         (48,542)         13,806,907   

Segments assets (excluding deferred tax assets)

     5,172,095         125,446         5,471,322         2,248,688         31,679         665,968         13,715,198         (48,542)         13,666,656   

Deferred tax assets

     0         0         0         0         0         140,251         140,251         0         140,251   

Investments accounted through equity method

                          

Associates

     0         0         121,359         0         0         119,781         241,140         0         241,140   

Joint Ventures

     0         0         0         3,573         0         20,099         23,672         0         23,672   

Segment liabilities

     318,880         25,334         147,432         244,629         11,526         6,412,661         7,160,462         0         7,160,462   

Segments liabilities (excluding deferred tax liabilities)

     0         0         0         0         0         4,657,133         5,657,133         0         4,657,133   

Deferred tax liabilities

     0         0         0         0         0         1,755,528         1,755,528         0         1,755,528   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Geographical information on non-current assets (**)

                          

Chile

     2,565,307         945         3,536,372         757,991         30         207,280         7,067,925         (2,955)         7,064,970   

Foreign countries

     1,782,286         14,902         1,348,177         721,022         23,406         200,224         4,090,017         0         4,090,017   

Non-current assets, Total

     4,347,593         15,847         4,884,549         1,479,013         23,436         407,504         11,157,942         (2,955)         11,154,987   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Year ended December 31, 2014

   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

     2,343,020         873,493         148,517         1,943,711         33,902         0         5,342,643         0         5,342,643   

Revenues from transactions with other operating segments

     50,015         3         457,527         10,065         34,327         0         551,937         (551,937)         0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Finance income

     0         0         0         0         0         30,772         30,772         0         30,772   

Finance costs

     0         0         0         0         0         (246,473)         (246,473)         0         (246,473)   

Net finance costs

     0         0         0         0         0         (215,701)         (215,701)         0         (215,701)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortizations

     185,121         31,842         14,145         109,745         3,901         8,680         353,434         0         353,434   

Sum of significant income accounts

     5,442         161         321,971         882         0         0         328,456         0         328,456   

Sum of significant expense accounts

     0         0         31,513         0         0         0         31,513         0         31,513   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Profit (loss) of each reportable segment

     440,367         154,525         177,974         150,323         13,885         (500,184)         436,890         0         436,890   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

                          

Associates

     0         0         0         0         0         6,958         6,958         0         6,958   

Joint ventures

     0         0         0         3         0         520         523         0         523   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income tax expense

     0         0         0         0         0         (155,935)         (155,935)         0         (155,935)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Geographical information on revenues

                          

Revenue – Chilean entities

     2,025,811         802,675         83,823         666,790         1,538         0         3,580,637         0         3,580,637   

Revenue – Foreign entities

     317,209         70,818         64,694         1,276,921         32,364         0         1,762,006         0         1,762,006   

Total Ordinary Income

     2,343,020         873,493         148,517         1,943,711         33,902         0         5,342,643         0         5,342,643   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Year ended December 31, 2014

   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.$
 

Amounts of additions to non-current assets

                          

Acquisition of property,plant and equipment and biological assets

     303,918         14,388         178,748         112,365         1,489         1,127         612,035         0         612,035   

Acquisition and contribution of investments in associates and joint venture

     0         0         0         1,882         0         0         1,882         0         1,882   

 

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

 

 

Year ended December 31, 2014

   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

     5,206,856         597,204         5,436,050         2,151,687         34,344         1,362,947         14,789,088         (41,191)         14,747,897   

Segments assets (excluding deferred tax assets)

     0         0         0         0         0         0         14,630,805         (41,191)         14,589,614   

Deferred tax assets

     0         0         0         0         0         0         158,283         0         158,283   

Investments accounted through equity method

                          

Associates

     0         0         174,782         5,830         0         126,460         307,072         0         307,072   

Joint Ventures

     0         0         0         0         0         18,973         18,973         0         18,973   

Segment liabilities

     341,498         69,491         171,951         233,063         13,385         7,103,773         7,933,161         0         7,933,161   

Segments liabilities (excluding deferred tax liabilities)

     0         0         0         0         0         0         6,176,012         0         6,176,012   

Deferred tax liabilities

     0         0         0         0         0         0         1,757,149         0         1,757,149   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Geographical information on non-current assets (**)

                          

Chile

     2,633,773         294,317         3,480,005         598,526         80         205,774         7,212,475         74         7,212,549   

Foreign countries

     1,796,802         16,433         1,288,915         842,288         25,535         424,660         4,394,633         0         4,394,633   

Non-current assets, Total

     4,430,575         310,750         4,768,920         1,440,814         25,615         630,434         11,607,108         74         11,607,182   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Below, please find data regarding the cash flows per segment, which data is presented in a supplemental manner, as follow-up pursuant to local requirements:

 

Year ended December 31, 2015

   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 Cash Flows

                          

Cash Flows from (used in) Operating Activities

     605,756         135,322         252,702         255,262         2,722         (398,114)         853,650         0         853,650   

Cash flows (used in) investing activities

     (202,473)         (12,645)         (142,879)         (84,671)         (1,790)         (33,322)         (477,780)         0         (477,780)   

Cash flows from (used in) Financing Activities

     (60,395)         0         (2,003)         (151,395)         0         (598,383)         (812,176)         0         (812,176)   

Net increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents

     342,888         122,677         107,820         19,196         932         (1,029,819)         (436,306)         0         (436,306)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Year ended December 31, 2014

   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 Cash Flows

                          

Cash Flows from (used in) Operating Activities

     588,293         185,276         296,349         211,018         6,527         (302,288)         985,175         0         985,175   

Cash flows (used in) investing activities

     (310,125)         (4,997)         (78,409)         (113,321)         (1,489)         (146,817)         (655,158)         0         (655,158)   

Cash flows from (used in) Financing Activities

     (52,631)         0         83,975         11,623         0         (50,852)         (7,885)         0         (7,885)   

Net increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents

     225,537         180,279         301,915         109,320         5,038         (499,957)         322,132         0         322,132   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Information required by geographic area:

 

     Geographical area  
2015    Local
country
     Foreign country  
     Chile      Argentina      Brazil      USA/
Canada
     Uruguay      Total  

Disclosure of geographical areas

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

Revenues

     3,308,870         481,881         378,719         787,037         190,233         5,146,740   

Revenues quarter October-December 2015

     760,259         134,715         68,643         183,506         59,666         1,206,789   

Non-current Assets at 12-31-2015 other than tax deferred

     6,986,237         978,285         872,378         364,889         1,812,948         11,014,737   
     Geographical area  
2014    Local
country
     Foreign country  
     Chile      Argentina      Brazil      USA/
Canada
     Uruguay      Total  

Disclosure of geographical areas

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

Revenues

     3,580,637         436,524         481,275         774,805         69,402         5,342,643   

Revenues quarter October-December 2014

     918,978         108,846         118,440         178,306         59,704         1,384,274   

Non-current Assets at 12-31-2014 other than tax deferred

     7,133,974         977,784         1,245,162         352,862         1,739,117         11,448,899   

 

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NOTE 25. OTHER NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS AND NON-FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

 

     12-31-2015      12-31-2014  

Current non-financial assets

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Roads to amortize current

     47,731         77,359   

Prepayment to amortize (insurance + others)

     20,398         23,407   

Recoverable taxes (Relating to purchases)

     62,468         71,834   

Other current non-financial assets

     3,359         5,128   

Total

     133,956         177,728   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Non current non-financial assets

   12-31-2015
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Roads to amortize, non current

     111,319         91,871   

Guarantee values

     2,635         3,489   

Recoverable taxes

     7,767         3,102   

Other non current non-financial assets

     3,795         2,632   

Total

     125,516         101,094   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Current non-financial liabilities

   12-31-2015
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Provision of minimum dividend (1)

     102,305         99,160   

ICMS tax payable

     6,172         19,020   

Other tax payable

     19,442         15,297   

Other Current non-financial liablilities

     3,804         2,839   

Total

     131,723         136,316   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) Provision includes a minimum dividend of subsidiary minority.

 

     

Non current non-financial liabilities

   12-31-2015
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
 

ICMS tax payable

     45,365         56,815   

Other non-current non financial liablilities

     1,876         5,181   

Total

     47,241         61,996   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

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 net gains/(losses) 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 distributable 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.

The deferred taxes associated with the amounts described in 1) and 2) above are also excluded.

The following table details the adjustments made for the determination of distributable net income as December 31, 2015 and 2014 in order to determine the provision of 40% of the distributable net income for each year:

 

     Distributable Net Income
ThU.S.$
 

Net income attributable to owners of parent at
12-31-2015

     362,689   

Adjustments:

  

Biological Assets

  

Unrealized gains/losses

     (205,527

Realized gains/losses

     203,730   

Deferred income taxes

     (3,889

Total adjustments

     (5,686

Distributable Net Income at 12-31-2015

     357,003   
  

 

 

 
     Distributable Net Profit
ThU.S.$
 

Net income attributable to owners of parent at
12-31-2014

     431,958   

Adjustments

  

Biological Assets

  

Unrealized

     (278,884

Realized

     237,272   

Deferred income taxes

     9,354   

Total adjustments

     (32,258

Distributable Net Income at 12-31-2014

     399,700   
  

 

 

 

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.

 

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AND SUBSIDIARIES

Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2015

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

 

 

As of December 31, 2015, in the Classified Statement of Financial Position, under the line item Other Ordinary Non-Financial Liabilities, for an amount of ThU.S.$131,723, there are a total of ThU.S.$99,211 which correspond to a provision for the minimum dividend for the parent company for the 2015 period, after discounting the distribution of a provisional dividend of ThU.S.$43,580, paid to shareholders in December 2015.

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.

 

     January-December  
     2015      2014  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Profit or loss attributable to ordinary equity holder of parent

     362,689         431,958   

Weighted average of number of shares

     113,159,655         113,159,655   

Basic earnings per share (in U.S.$ per share)

     3.21         3.82   

NOTE 27. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

The authorization for the issuance and publication of these consolidated financial statements for the period ended December 31, 2015 was approved by the Board of Directors of Arauco at the Extraordinary Session No. 544 held on March 9, 2016.

Subsequent to December 31, 2015 and until the date of issuance of these consolidated financial statements, there have been no events, other than those discussed above, that could materially affect the presentation of these financial statements.

 

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Interim Review Fourth Quarter 2015 Results March 11th, 2016 3 Highlights 4 Income statement analysis 9 Review by business segment 11 Balance sheet analysis 13 Financial ratios 14 4th quarter and subsequent events and news 15 Financial statements ARAUCO aims to be a global leader in the production and management of renewable forestry resources and to develop products that improve the quality of life of millions of people around the world. CONFERENCE CALL Tuesday, Mar 22nd, 2016 10:30 Santiago time 09:30 Eastern time (New York) Please Dial: +1 (844) 839 2184 from USA +1 (412) 317 2505 from other countries Password: Arauco


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Interim Review Fourth Quarter 2015 Results March 11th, 2016 HIGHLIGHTS • Arauco’s revenues reached US$ 1,206.8 million during the fourth quarter of 2015, a 6.2% decrease compared to the US$ 1,285.9 million obtained in the third quarter of 2015. • Adjusted EBITDA reached US$ 289.1 million, a decrease of 10.9% compared to the US$ 324.6 million obtained during the third quarter of 2015. Our year-to-date Adjusted EBITDA for year 2015 stood at US$ 1,282.4 million, a 0.8% increase when compared to the US$ 1,272.2 million reached in the same period of 2014. • Net income reached US$ 89.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2015, an increase of 2.5% or US$ 2.2 million compared to the third quarter of the same year. When compared to last year, full year net income decreased 15.8% or US$ 69.2 million. • CAPEX reached US$ 83.5 million at the end of this quarter, a decrease of 19.3% or US$ 19.9 million compared to the US$ 103.5 million of the third quarter of 2015. Full year total CAPEX fell by 23.4% or US$ 143.3 million compared to the year 2014. • Net Financial Debt/ LTM(1) Adjusted EBITDA remained stable, increasing slightly from 2.9x in the third quarter of 2015 to 3.0x in this quarter. • Cash Balance at the end of this quarter was US$ 500.0 million. KEY FIGURES In U.S. Million Q4 2015 Q3 2015 Q4 2014 QoQ YoY FY 2015 FY 2014 YoY Revenue 1,206.8 1,285.9 1,384.3 -6.2% -12.8% 5,146.7 5,342.6 -3.7% Cost of sales (843.3) (890.9) (987.4) -5.3% -14.6% (3,511.4) (3,654.1) -3.9% Gross profit 363.5 395.0 396.9 -8.0% -8.4% 1,635.3 1,688.5 -3.1% Operating income (2) 97.6 126.1 112.9 -22.6% -13.5% 554.9 580.9 -4.5% Net income 89.1 87.0 113.8 2.5% -21.7% 367.7 436.9 -15.8% Adjusted EBITDA 289.1 324.6 334.1 -10.9% -13.5% 1,282.4 1,272.2 0.8% Adjusted EBITDA Margin 24.0% 25.2% 24.1% -5.1% -0.7% 24.9% 23.8% 4.6% LTM(1) Adj. EBITDA 1,282.4 1,327.5 1,272.2 -3.4% 0.8% 1,282.4 1,272.2 0.8% LTM(1) Adj. EBITDA Mg 24.9% 24.9% 23.8% -0.1% 4.6% 24.9% 23.8% 4.6% CAPEX 83.5 103.5 134.0 -19.3% -37.6% 468.7 612.0 -23.4% Net Financial Debt 3,805.4 3,798.9 4,107.3 0.2% -7.3% 3,805.4 4,107.3 -7.3% Net Financial Debt / LTM Adj. EBITDA 3.0x 2.9x 3.2x 3.7% -8.1% 3.0x 3.2x -8.1% (1) LTM = Last Twelve Months (2) Operating income = Gross margin – Distribution costs – Administrative expenses


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Interim Review Fourth Quarter 2015 Results March 11th, 2016 INCOME STATEMENT ANALYSIS Revenues Arauco’s revenues for the fourth quarter of 2015 reached US$ 1,206.8 million, 6.2% lower than the US$ 1,285.9 million obtained during the third quarter of 2015. The main downturn driver was a decrease in sales volume from our panels and sawn timber businesses, influenced mainly by a relative oversupply in the markets. Sawn timber decreased its volume sales in Asia and the Middle East, offset by an increase of its sales in North America. In our pulp business, volume sales increased as prices fell. In the last few months, China has negatively affected pulp markets because of its weakening economy, a sharp devaluation of the Yuan during the third quarter, and less paper demand. A new pulp mill entering the market added new supply to the market, further weakening short fiber prices. Compared to the US$ 1,384.3 million obtained in the fourth quarter of 2014, consolidated sales were 12.8% lower, mainly explained by an 8.5%, 12.0%, and 23.3% decrease in our pulp, panels, and sawn timber businesses, respectively. Revenues by Business Segment Q4 2015 In US$ million Q4 2015 Q3 2015 Q4 2014 Pulp(*) 569.9 47.2% 587.6 45.7% 623.0 45.0% Panels(*) 429.1 35.6% 461.9 35.9% 487.7 35.2% Sawn Timber(*) 172.4 14.3% 204.6 15.9% 224.8 16.2% Forestry 28.0 2.3% 24.3 1.9% 40.3 2.9% Others 7.3 0.6% 7.6 0.6% 8.5 0.6% Total 1,206.8 100.0% 1,285.9 100.0% 1,384.3 100.0% (*) Pulp, Panels and Sawn Timber division sales include energy The main variances by business segment during this quarter were: QoQ Net Sales Price Volume Pulp -3.0% -5.8% 3.2% Panels -7.1% -2.9% -4.5% Sawn Timber -15.7% -5.2% -10.8% (*) Pulp, Panels and Sawn Timber division sales include energy


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Interim Review Fourth Quarter 2015 Results March 11th, 2016 Cost of Sales For the fourth quarter of the year, cost of sales reached US$ 843.3 million, US$ 47.6 million or 5.3% lower than the US$ 890.9 million obtained in the third quarter of 2015. This is partially explained by the decrease of sales volume in our panels and sawn timber business segments. In terms of cost by concept, compared with the third quarter of 2015, our main decrease was other raw materials and indirect costs by 28.9%, as well as chemical costs by 18.5%.The price drop in oil has also positively affected our fuel and energy costs, decreasing 21.7% compared to the third quarter. These cutbacks were partially offset by higher maintenance expenses and wages. Unitary costs for bleached softwood pulp increased 0.7%, while unbleached softwood pulp decreased 2.6% during this quarter. Hardwood pulp costs increased by 1.3% from last quarter, although Montes del Plata continues reaching higher cost efficiency. The increase of pulp costs is mainly due to maintenance stoppages in the Nueva Aldea Mill and Valdivia Mill. Other Relevant Items: ? Distribution Costs and Administrative Expenses: Administrative expenses overall increased by 10.7% (US$ 13.7 million), as a result of an increase in counsel fees, other administrative costs and computational services. On the other hand, distribution costs decreased 16.3% (US$20.6 million), due to lower freight costs. As a percentage of revenues, both items combined were 22.0%, showing an upward trend compared to the 21.4% in the previous quarter, and the 20.7% in the quarter before that. ? Foreign Exchange Difference: This item showed a loss of US$ 13.3 million, mainly explained by a 39.7% depreciation of the Argentine peso during this quarter, which affected in US Dollar terms our cash and cash equivalents and receivables from our Argentine subsidiary held in local currency. The Brazilian Real kept its downward trend from last quarter although suffering a shorter downfall, depreciating 9.9% during this quarter compared to the 28.1% depreciation the quarter before.


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Interim Review Fourth Quarter 2015 Results March 11th, 2016 Net Income Net income for the fourth quarter of 2015 was US$ 89.1 million, an increase of 2.5% or US$ 2.1 million compared to the US$ 87.0 million obtained in the third quarter of this year. Operating income was US$ 28.5 million or 22.6% lower, mainly due to lower revenues this quarter. On the other hand, non-operating income rose US$ 30.5 million. Arauco acquired the remaining 51.0% of Novo Oeste in Brazil, which explains US$ 8.7 million of the variation. Other major items include an increase in gain from changes in fair value of biological assets. Compared to the same quarter in 2014, net income in the fourth quarter of 2015 was 21.7% or US$ 24.7 million lower. Net Income Variation by Item 3Q15 – 4Q15 (In US$ million)


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Interim Review Fourth Quarter 2015 Results March 11th, 2016 Production During the fourth quarter of 2015, our pulp production was 900 thousand Adt, a 2.9% increase compared to the 875 thousand Adt produced in the previous quarter. Although the Nueva Aldea Mill and Valdivia Mill had maintenance stoppages during this quarter, this was offset by the continuing improvement in production from our Montes del Plata Mill. Production volume in our panels division was 1,282 thousand m3, 4.1% or 54 thousand m3 lower than the previous quarter. Production volume from our Sawn Timber division decreased 3.6% or 25 thousand m3, compared to the 700 thousand m3 in the previous quarter. Compared to the fourth quarter of 2014, production volume increased 5.8% in our pulp division, our panel’s production decreased 1.5% and our sawn timber production decreased 7.4%. Production by Business Segment


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Interim Review Fourth Quarter 2015 Results March 11th, 2016 Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2015 was US$ 289.1 million, 10.9% or US$ 35.5 million lower than the US$ 324.6 million reached during the previous quarter. Pulp, panels, and sawn timber business segments saw a decline in their EBITDA, by US$ 14.7 million, US$18.4 million and US$ 1.4 million respectively. Price was a big factor in the pulp business. The fall of adjusted EBITDA in the panels and sawn timber businesses is due to increasing competition from countries with depreciated currencies. Brazil had a weakening demand of MDF that affected our sales. Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2015 was lower by 13.5% or US$ 45.0 million when compared with the US$ 334.1 million reached in the same period of 2014. Adjusted EBITDA In US$ million Q4 2015 Q3 2015 Q4 2014 QoQ YoY FY 2015 FY 2014 YoY Net Income 89.1 87.0 113.8 2.5% -21.7% 367.7 436.9 -15.8% Financial costs 69.2 62.6 69.0 10.4% 0.3% 263.0 246.5 6.7% Financial income -15.2 -15.8 -14.7 -3.7% 3.4% -50.3 -30.8 63.4% Income tax 26.1 26.3 40.5 -0.7% -35.4% 129.7 155.9 -16.8% EBIT 169.2 160.1 208.6 5.7% -18.9% 710.1 808.5 -12.2% Depreciation & amortization 101.3 102.1 111.1 -0.8% -8.9% 400.1 353.4 13.2% EBITDA 270.5 262.2 319.6 3.1% -15.4% 1,110.2 1,162.0 -4.5% Fair value cost of timber harvested 75.2 81.3 93.3 -7.6% -19.4% 306.7 353.3 -13.2% Gain from changes in fair value of biological assets -69.8 -46.6 -84.0 49.7% -16.9% -210.5 -284.5 -26.0% Exchange rate differences 13.3 22.6 7.0 -40.8% 90.5% 41.2 10.0 313.3% Others (*) -0.1 5.1 -1.8 -102.3% -93.4% 34.9 31.5 10.6% Adjusted EBITDA 289.1 324.6 334.1 -10.9% -13.5% 1,282.4 1,272.2 0.8% (*) Includes provision for forestry fire losses. Adjusted EBITDA Variation by Business Segment 3Q15—4Q15 (In US$ million)


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Interim Review Fourth Quarter 2015 Results March 11th, 2016 REVIEW BY BUSINESS SEGMENT 1- Pulp Division The last quarter of 2015 experienced a drop in prices, due to changes in demand and supply. Uncertainty and economic instability in China—an important driver in the pulp market—and other countries gave way to less active demand. On the supply side, new pulp mills coming into operation this quarter as well as last quarter led to fairly oversupplied markets. Inventory levels were relatively stable compared to the third quarter, with long fiber inventories decreasing by one day to 29 days and flat inventories for short fiber stocks at 39 days. Long and short fiber prices fell gradually throughout the quarter in Asia, shrinking approximately US$ 50 and US$ 65 per ton respectively, which translates into an 8% and 10% decrease. China´s weakening economy and higher volatility has affected the paper industry in general, even reaching higher inventory levels despite declining production. Paper producers fix prices in dollars that are sometimes paid 90 to 120 days later; therefore, the devaluation of the Yuan has been a critical factor during this quarter. Other Asian countries have had a similar development; their markets are decisively smaller and therefore are practically price-takers. European markets also saw negative price adjustments, although more moderate than in Asia. Both fibers decreased approximately US$ 35, which translates into a 6% decline for long fiber and 4% decline for short fiber. Active demand has been offset by oversupply. The paper market has recovered and producers have been ordering at pertinent levels, weeks and even months in advance. With this in mind, there are possibilities that the price will increase in some paper markets, but will not in turn affect pulp prices. This is due to high inventory levels as well as heightened production. Competition is fairly local, with European producers using more timely and competitive logistics than other producers in the long fiber market. In the Middle East, markets remain active and buyers are benefiting from Europe’s oversupply and China’s instability and diminishing demand to lower prices. Long fiber decreased about 3% during the quarter, while short fiber decreased about 6%. Demand in Latin America remains stable, with the exception of Brazil, whose paper demand has deteriorated. Arauco´s pulp mill located in Argentina only produces long fiber pulp, which has the advantage of mainly competing with imports from the United States. It is important to note that freight expenses fell during this quarter, especially in container shipments. This decrease affected the last quarter of 2015 and should be seen well into the first quarter of 2016, since there are many medium term contracts with buyers. Lower freight expenses means more possibilities to reach other destinations and be more competitive in markets too far away from Chile. Programmed annual maintenances in the Nueva Aldea Plant and Valdivia Plant suffered no setbacks and went according to plan during this quarter.


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Interim Review Fourth Quarter 2015 Results March 11th, 2016 2- Sawn Timber Division Sawn timber markets continue to decline during the fourth quarter of 2015, showing lower sales in volume and revenues in comparison to the third quarter of 2015. More supply has been coming from different producers that have taken advantage of their devalued currencies and started to compete in many of our principal markets. In North America, our moldings continue to thrive as the constructions and renovations market maintains its momentum. However, higher export volumes from Brazil have put pressure on prices, especially during this fourth quarter. The rest of Latin America continues to show a stable level of demand, which has enabled us to increase our market share and commercialize the desired product mix. 3- Panels Division Sales have experienced a decline during the last quarter of 2015 when compared to the same quarter of the year before; sales decreased 2.4% in total during the year 2015 when compared to 2014. This is due to two principal factors: the continuous deceleration of MDF demand in the Brazilian market, and a higher supply of plywood from Chile and Brazil which has started to compete in our traditional markets, thus decreasing prices. MDP sales from the Teno Mill have risen throughout 2015, explained by more demand as well as a better sales mix. Particleboard sales in North America kept strengthening thanks to our value added products, and demand remained stable. However, sales declined due to some production problems in some of our mills. The MDF market has been slower in North America, due to lower demand and more competition from Canadian and Brazilian producers that have taken advantage of their currency depreciation to export more of their products. This effect has translated in lower price for MDF panels and moldings. The devaluation of the Real in Brazil, along with a lower demand in local markets and higher supply levels have put pressure in domestic prices throughout the year. This made export volumes increase and at very competitive prices. The ability to export MDF and particleboards from Argentina remained hindered, which meant that practically everything produced within this country was sold locally.


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Interim Review Fourth Quarter 2015 Results March 11th, 2016 BALANCE SHEET ANALYSIS Cash Our cash position was US$ 500.0 million at the end of the fourth quarter, which is US$ 528.9 million or 5.5% lower when compared to the end of the third quarter. During this quarter, we had a negative cash flow of US$ 13.7 million. Cash provided by operating activities fell US$ 72.6 million compared to last quarter, mainly due to the decrease in collection of accounts receivable. Cash used by investment activities decreased by US$ 14.0 million compared to the previous quarter, mainly due to lower CAPEX. In addition, cash used in financing activities fell to an outflow of US$ 98.7 million from an outflow of US$ 106.6 million in the third quarter. Payment of borrowings was lower, although it was partially offset by the advanced dividend payment of US$ 43.9 million in December. Financial Debt Arauco’s consolidated financial debt as of December 31, 2015 reached US$ 4,305.4 million, a decrease of 0.5% or US$ 22.3 million when compared to September 2015. Our consolidated net financial debt increased 0.2% or US$ 6.5 million when compared with September 2015. Compared to December 2014 our total consolidated financial debt declined 15.2% or US$ 773.0 million. This decrease mainly includes US$ 370 million due to the payment of a Yankee bond and $ 150 million due to the payment of an Arauco North America loan. Our leverage, measured as Net Financial Debt/ LTM Adjusted EBITDA, varied slightly compared to the third quarter, reaching 3.0 times, as an effect of a lower adjusted EBITDA during this quarter. Compared to December 2014, our leverage decreased from 3.2 times. FINANCIAL DEBT December September December In US$ million 2015 2015 2014 Short term financial debt 291.8 319.7 739.5 Long term financial debt 4,013.6 4,008.1 4,338.9 TOTAL FINANCIAL DEBT 4,305.4 4,327.7 5,078.4 Cash and cash equivalents 500.0 528.9 971.2 NET FINANCIAL DEBT 3,805.4 3,798.9 4,107.3


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Interim Review Fourth Quarter 2015 Results March 11th, 2016 (*) UF is a Chilean monetary unit indexed to inflation. This portion does not consider the effect of debt in UF swapped to US Dollars Financial Debt Profile For the year 2016, bank amortizations sum up a total of US$ 237 million, which include the following maturities: US$ 159 million in loans of Montes del Plata, US$ 41 million in our Brazilian subsidiaries, and US$ 37 million in leasing from Chile. The amount in bonds refers to interest payments throughout this year. The remaining years have not undergone any major changes in financial obligations during this quarter. Financial Obligation by Year (In US$ Million) *Short term debt includes accrued interest


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Interim Review Fourth Quarter 2015 Results March 11th, 2016 FINANCIAL RATIOS FINANCIAL RATIOS Q4 2015 Q3 2015 Q4 2014 FY 2015 FY 2014 Profitability Gross margin 30.1% 30.7% 28.7% 31.8% 31.6% Operating margin 8.1% 9.8% 8.2% 10.8% 10.9% LTM(1) Adjusted EBITDA margin 24.9% 24.9% 23.8% 24.9% 23.8% ROA (EBIT / Total Assets) 4.9% 4.6% 5.6% 5.1% 5.4% ROE (Net Income / Equity) 5.4% 5.2% 6.7% 5.6% 6.4% Leverage LTM Interest Coverage Ratio (Adj. EBITDA / Financial Costs) 4.9x 5.1x 5.2x 4.9x 5.2x Net Financial Debt / LTM Adjusted EBITDA 3.0x 2.9x 3.2x 3.0x 3.2x Total Financial Debt / Total Capitalization(2) 39.3% 39.7% 42.7% 39.3% 42.7% Net Financial Debt / Total Capitalization 34.7% 34.8% 34.5% 34.7% 34.5% Total Financial Debt / Shareholders’ Equity 65.1% 66.2% 75.0% 65.1% 75.0% Net Financial Debt / Shareholders’ Equity 57.6% 58.1% 60.7% 57.6% 60.7% (1) LTM = Last Twelve Months (2) Capitalization = Total financial debt + Equity


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Interim Review Fourth Quarter 2015 Results March 11th, 2016 FOURTH QUARTER AND SUBSEQUENT EVENTS AND NEWS Arauco announces purchase of 50% of Spanish company Tafisa In November 2015, Arauco announced a US$ 150 million dollar investment for the subscription of 50% of the Spanish company Tafisa, an affiliate of Sonae Industria. With this purchase, Arauco will have participation in mills distributed in Spain, Portugal, Germany and South Africa with combined production capacity of 4.2 million m3 of panels. The new company will be called Sonae-Arauco, and will produce MDF, PB and OSB panels, as well as sawn timber. Mills are distributed as follows: two panel mills and one saw mill in Spain; two panel mills and one resin facility in Portugal; four panel mills in Germany and two in South Africa. Production capacity will be about 460,000 m3 of OSB, 1.45 million m3 of MDF, 2.27 million m3 of PB and 100,000 m3 of sawn timber. This joint venture enables Arauco to become the second largest producer of composite panels in the world, reaching an annual production capacity of approximately 9 million m3. Purchase is subject to completion of conditions precedent customary to these types of transactions. Three of Arauco’s companies merge to form a single sawn timber – panels business On December 1, 2015, Aserraderos Arauco S.A., Arauco Distribución S.A. and Paneles Arauco S.A. merged to create a single legal entity for Arauco’s offer in the sawn timber and panel production business in Chile. The remaining legal continuer is Paneles Arauco S.A. This merger enables Arauco to streamline processes, and therefore provide a better service to our clients and suppliers.


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Interim Review Fourth Quarter 2015 Results March 11th, 2016 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCOME STATEMENT US$ Million Q4 2015 Q3 2015 Q4 2014 FY 2015 FY 2014 Revenue 1,206.8 1,285.9 1,384.3 5,146.7 5,342.6 Cost of sales (843.3) (890.9) (987.4) (3,511.4) (3,654.1) Gross Profit 363.5 395.0 396.9 1,635.3 1,688.5 Other income 90.5 72.3 137.1 273.0 368.9 Distribution costs (124.2) (141.0) (148.4) (528.5) (556.8) Administrative expenses (141.7) (127.9) (135.5) (552.0) (550.8) Other expenses (11.1) (18.0) (35.3) (83.4) (138.8) Financial income 15.2 15.8 14.7 50.3 30.8 Financial costs (69.2) (62.6) (69.0) (263.0) (246.5) Participation in (loss) profit in associates and joint 5.5 2.2 0.9 6.7 7.5 ventures accounted through equity method Exchange rate differences (13.3) (22.6) (7.0) (41.2) (10.0) Income before income tax 115.3 113.3 154.3 497.4 592.8 Income tax (26.1) (26.3) (40.5) (129.7) (155.9) Net Income 89.1 87.0 113.8 367.7 436.9 Profit attributable to parent company 86.6 86.2 112.5 362.7 432.0 Profit attributable to non-parent company 2.5 0.8 1.3 5.0 4.9


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Interim Review Fourth Quarter 2015 Results March 11th, 2016 BALANCE SHEET US$ Million Q4 2015 Q3 2015 Q4 2014 Cash and cash equivalents 500.0 528.9 971.2 Other financial current assets 32.2 46.0 7.6 Other current non-financial assets 134.0 196.9 177.7 Trade and other receivables-net 733.3 736.2 731.9 Related party receivables 3.1 3.6 4.7 Inventories 910.0 896.2 893.6 Biological assets, current 272.0 249.0 307.6 Tax assets 64.1 34.2 38.5 Non-Current Assets classified as held for sale 3.2 8.1 8.0 Total Current Assets 2,651.9 2,699.1 3,140.7 Other non-current financial assets 0.6 0.0 5.0 Other non-current and non-financial assets 125.5 99.8 101.1 Non-current receivables 15.3 157.1 182.5 Investments accounted through equity method 264.8 262.0 326.0 Intangible assets 88.1 83.9 93.3 Goodwill 69.5 69.1 82.6 Property, plant and equipment 6,896.4 6,850.8 7,119.6 Biological assets, non-current 3,554.6 3,454.6 3,538.8 Deferred tax assets 140.3 148.0 158.3 Total Non-Current Assets 11,155.0 11,125.4 11,607.2 TOTAL ASSETS 13,806.9 13,824.5 14,747.9 Other financial liabilities, current 296.0 324.5 742.3 Trade and other payables 583.0 621.9 630.4 Related party payables 7.1 8.9 6.0 Other provisions, current 0.9 0.5 2.5 Tax liabilities 11.0 15.5 25.9 Current provision for employee benefits 4.5 4.2 3.6 Other non-financial liabilities, current 131.7 168.6 136.3 Total Current Liabilities 1,034.3 1,144.0 1,547.1 Other non-current financial liabilities 4,237.0 4,233.9 4,453.8 Trade and Other payables non-current 0.0 0.0 0.0 Other provisions, non-current 34.5 59.8 64.5 Deferred tax liabilities 1,755.5 1,718.2 1,757.1 Non-current provision for employee benefits 51.9 49.2 48.6 Other non-financial liabilities, non-current 47.2 43.6 62.0 Total Non-Current Liabilities 6,126.2 6,104.7 6,386.1 Non-parent participation 37.7 37.4 47.6 Net equity attributable to parent company 6,608.7 6,538.5 6,767.1 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 13,806.9 13,824.5 14,747.9


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Interim Review Fourth Quarter 2015 Results March 11th, 2016 STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS US$ Million Q4 2015 Q3 2015 Q4 2014 FY 2015 FY 2014 Collection of accounts receivables 1,362.8 1,492.3 1,523.3 5,733.7 5,629.2 Collection from insurance claims 0.0 1.7 5.1 4.7 5.1 Other cash receipts (payments) 83.1 35.6 94.1 333.0 359.5 Payments of suppliers and personnel (less) (1,224.9) (1,210.0) (1,357.7) (4,920.5) (4,811.7) Interest paid and received (29.0) (69.2) (11.3) (212.2) (158.3) Income tax paid (23.8) (15.1) (16.6) (87.8) (37.3) Other (outflows) inflows of cash, net (2.6) 4.2 (2.6) 2.8 (1.4) Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities 165.6 239.4 234.3 853.7 985.2 Capital Expenditures (83.5) (103.5) (134.0) (468.7) (612.0) Other investment cash flows 2.3 7.7 73.5 (9.1) (43.1) Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities (81.2) (95.8) (60.4) (477.8) (655.2) Proceeds from borrowings 31.9 47.8 56.8 280.9 1,035.6 Repayments of borrowings (86.7) (153.9) (159.2) (949.2) (900.6) Dividends paid (43.9) (0.4) (62.9) (143.0) (141.1) Other inflows of cash, net 0.1 (0.1) (0.1) (0.9) (1.8) Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities (98.7) (106.6) (165.4) (812.2) (7.9) Total Cash Inflow (Outflow) of the Period (14.2) 37.0 8.4 (436.3) 322.1 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (14.6) (20.0) (9.5) (34.8) (18.2) Cash and Cash equivalents at beginning of the period 528.9 511.9 972.2 971.2 667.2 Cash and Cash Equivalents at end of the Period 500.0 528.9 971.2 500.0 971.2 For more details on Arauco’s financial statements please refer to www.svs.cl or www.arauco.cl DISCLAIMER This news release may contain forward-looking statements concerning Arauco’s future performance and should be considered as good faith estimates by Arauco. These forward looking statements reflect management’s expectations and are based upon currently available data. Actual results are subject to future events and uncertainties, many of which are outside Arauco’s control and could materially impact Arauco’s performance. Readers are referred to the documents filed by Arauco with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically the most recent filing on Form 20-F which identifies important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are based on information available to Arauco on the date hereof and Arauco assumes no obligation to update such statements. References herein to “US$” are to United States dollars. Discrepancies in any table between totals and the sums of the amounts listed are due to rounding. This report is unaudited. For further information please contact: José Luis Rosso jose.rosso@arauco.cl Phone: (56-2) 2461 7221 Fernanda Paz Vásquez fernanda.vasquez@arauco.cl Phone: (56-2) 2461 7494