6-K 1 s103237_6k.htm 6-K

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

May 12, 2016

Commission File Number 1-14728

 

 

LATAM Airlines Group S.A.

(Translation of Registrant’s Name Into English)

 

 

Presidente Riesco 5711, 20th floor

Las Condes

Santiago, Chile

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

 

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

Form 20-F  x             Form 40-F  ¨

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

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

 

 

Table of Contents   

 

 

LATAM AIRLINES GROUP S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

MARCH 31, 2016

 

CONTENTS

 

Interim Consolidated Statement of Financial Position  
Interim Consolidated Statement of Income by Function  
Interim Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income  
Interim Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity  
Interim Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows - Direct Method  
Notes to Interim the Consolidated Financial Statements  

 

CLP - CHILEAN PESO
ARS - ARGENTINE PESO
US$ - united states dollar
THUS$ - THOUSANDS OF UNITED STATES DOLLARS
COP - COLOMBIAN PESO
brl/R$ - braZILIAN REAL
thr$ - Thousands of Brazilian reaL
MXN - MEXICAN PESO
VEF - STRONG Bolivar

 

 

 

Contents of the notes to the interim consolidated financial statements of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries.

 

Notes Page
   
1 - General information 1
2 - Summary of significant accounting policies 4
2.1. Basis of Preparation 4
2.2. Basis of Consolidation 7
2.3. Foreign currency transactions 8
2.4. Property, plant and equipment 8
2.5. Intangible assets other than goodwill 9
2.6. Goodwill 10
2.7. Borrowing costs 10
2.8. Losses for impairment of non-financial assets 10
2.9. Financial assets 10
2.10. Derivative financial instruments and hedging activities 11
2.11. Inventories 12
2.12. Trade and other accounts receivable 13
2.13. Cash and cash equivalents 13
2.14. Capital 13
2.15. Trade and other accounts payables 13
2.16. Interest-bearing loans 13
2.17. Current and deferred taxes 14
2.18. Employee benefits 14
2.19. Provisions 15
2.20. Revenue recognition 15
2.21. Leases 16
2.22. Non-current assets (or disposal groups) classified as held for sale 16
2.23. Maintenance 16
2.24. Environmental costs 17
3 - Financial risk management 17
3.1. Financial risk factors 17
3.2. Capital risk management 31
3.3. Estimates of fair value 31
4 - Accounting estimates and judgments 35
5 - Segmental information 38
6 - Cash and cash equivalents 40
7 - Financial instruments 43
7.1. Financial instruments by category 43
7.2. Financial instruments by currency 45
8 - Trade, other accounts receivable and non-current accounts receivable 46
9 - Accounts receivable from/payable to related entities 49
10 - Inventories 50
11 - Other financial assets 51
12 - Other non-financial assets 52
13 - Investments in subsidiaries 53
14 - Intangible assets other than goodwill 56

 

 

 

15 - Goodwill 57
16 - Property, plant and equipment 59
17 - Current and deferred tax 65
18 - Other financial liabilities 71
19 - Trade and other accounts payables 79
20 - Other provisions 81
21 - Other non-financial liabilities 84
22 - Employee benefits 85
23 - Accounts payable, non-current 87
24 - Equity 87
25 - Revenue 92
26 - Costs and expenses by nature 92
27 - Other income, by function 94
28 - Foreign currency and exchange rate differences 94
29 - Earnings per share 103
30 - Contingencies 104
31 - Commitments 111
32 - Transactions with related parties 116
33 - Share based payments 117
34 - The environment 121
35 - Events subsequent to the date of the financial statements 122

 

 

 

LATAM AIRLINES GROUP S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

 

ASSETS           
      As of   As of 
      March 31,   December 31, 
   Note  2016   2015 
      ThUS$   ThUS$ 
      Unaudited     
Current assets             
Cash and cash equivalents  6 - 7   768,000    753,497 
Other financial assets  7 - 11   604,751    651,348 
Other non-financial assets  12   275,583    330,016 
Trade and other accounts receivable  7 - 8   815,150    796,974 
Accounts receivable from related entities  7 - 9   228    183 
Inventories  10   229,522    224,908 
Tax assets  17   66,850    64,015 
              
Total current assets other than non-current assets (or disposal groups) classified as held for sale or as held for distribution to owners      2,760,084    2,820,941 
Non-current assets (or disposal groups) classified as held for sale or as held for distribution to owners      2,007    1,960 
              
Total current assets      2,762,091    2,822,901 
Non-current assets             
Other financial assets  7 - 11   103,073    89,458 
Other non-financial assets  12   309,759    235,463 
Accounts receivable  7 - 8   7,014    10,715 
Intangible assets other than goodwill  14   1,443,519    1,321,425 
Goodwill  15   2,493,114    2,280,575 
Property, plant and equipment  16   11,116,714    10,938,657 
Tax assets  17   25,629    25,629 
Deferred tax assets  17   370,934    376,595 
Total non-current assets      15,869,756    15,278,517 
Total assets      18,631,847    18,101,418 

 

The accompanying Notes 1 to 35 form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

LATAM AIRLINES GROUP S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

 

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY           
      As of   As of 
      March 31,   December 31, 
LIABILITIES  Note  2016   2015 
      ThUS$   ThUS$ 
      Unaudited     
Current liabilities             
Other financial liabilities  7 - 18   1,641,563    1,644,235 
Trade and other accounts payables  7 - 19   1,452,837    1,483,957 
Accounts payable to related entities  7 - 9   472    447 
Other provisions  20   2,400    2,922 
Tax liabilities  17   25,799    19,378 
Other non-financial liabilities  21   2,468,489    2,490,033 
Total current liabilities      5,591,560    5,640,972 
Non-current liabilities             
Other financial liabilities  7 - 18   7,687,404    7,532,385 
Accounts payable  7 - 23   410,418    417,050 
Other provisions  20   464,114    424,497 
Deferred tax liabilities  17   857,139    811,565 
Employee benefits  22   71,465    65,271 
Other non-financial liabilities  21   273,017    272,130 
Total non-current liabilities      9,763,557    9,522,898 
Total liabilities      15,355,117    15,163,870 
              
EQUITY             
Share capital  24   2,545,705    2,545,705 
Retained earnings  24   389,241    317,950 
Treasury Shares  24   (178)   (178)
Other reserves      256,380    (6,942)
Parent's ownership interest      3,191,148    2,856,535 
Non-controlling interest  13   85,582    81,013 
Total equity      3,276,730    2,937,548 
Total liabilities and equity      18,631,847    18,101,418 

 

The accompanying Notes 1 to 35 form an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

LATAM AIRLINES GROUP S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME BY FUNCTION

 

      For the period ended 
      March 31, 
   Note  2016   2015 
      ThUS$   ThUS$ 
      Unaudited 
Revenue  25   2,234,257    2,693,849 
Cost of sales      (1,661,474)   (2,037,285)
Gross margin      572,783    656,564 
Other income  27   93,360    97,293 
Distribution costs      (175,707)   (220,623)
Administrative expenses      (181,831)   (250,004)
Other expenses      (89,524)   (56,326)
Other gains/(losses)      3,565    6,214 
Income from operation activities      222,646    233,118 
Financial income      10,864    18,490 
Financial costs  26   (103,049)   (95,333)
Foreign exchange gains/(losses)  28   67,898    (204,577)
Result of indexation units      -    474 
Income (loss) before taxes      198,359    (47,828)
Income (loss) tax expense / benefit  17   (82,327)   23,553 
NET INCOME (LOSS) FOR THE PERIOD      116,032    (24,275)
Income (loss) attributable to owners of the parent      102,208    (39,947)
Income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest  13   13,824    15,672 
              
Net income (loss) for the year      116,032    (24,275)
EARNINGS PER SHARE             
Basic earnings (losses) per share (US$)  29   0.18735    (0.07322)
Diluted earnings (losses) per share (US$)  29   0.18735    (0.07322)

 

The accompanying Notes 1 to 35 form an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

LATAM AIRLINES GROUP S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

      For the period ended 
      March 31, 
   Note  2016   2015 
      ThUS$   ThUS$ 
      Unaudited 
NET INCOME (LOSS)      116,032    (24,275)
Components of other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to income before taxes             
Other comprehensive income, before taxes, gains (losses) by new measurements on defined benefit plans  24   (1,573)   - 
Total other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to income before taxes      (1,573)   - 
Components of other comprehensive income that will be reclassified to income before taxes             
Currency translation differences             
Gains (losses) on currency translation, before tax  28   244,976    (726,740)
Other comprehensive income, before taxes, currency translation differences      244,976    (726,740)
Cash flow hedges             
Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges before taxes  18   27,974    83,263 
Other comprehensive income (losses), before taxes, cash flow hedges      27,974    83,263 
Total other comprehensive income that will be reclassified to income before taxes      272,950    (643,477)
Other components of other comprehensive income (loss), before taxes      271,377    (643,477)
Income tax relating to other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to income             
Income tax relating to new measurements on defined benefit plans  17   413    - 
Accumulate income tax relating to other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to income      413    - 
Income tax relating to other comprehensive income that will be reclassified to income             
Income tax related to cash flow hedges in other comprehensive income      (7,711)   (21,366)
Income taxes related to components of other comprehensive income that will be reclassified to income      (7,711)   (21,366)
Total Other comprehensive income      264,079    (664,843)
Total comprehensive income (loss)      380,111    (689,118)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to owners of the parent      364,361    (687,176)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests      15,750    (1,942)
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)      380,111    (689,118)

 

The accompanying Notes 1 to 35 form an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

LATAM AIRLINES GROUP S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

 

      Attributable to owners of the parent         
              Change in other reserves                 
                      Actuarial gains or                             
              Currency   Cash flow   losses on defined   Shares based   Other   Total       Parent's   Non-     
      Share   Treasury   translation   hedging   benefit plans   payments   sundry   other   Retained   ownership   controlling   Total 
   Note  capital   shares   reserve   reserve   reserve   reserve   reserve   reserve   earnings   interest   interest   equity 
      ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $ 
                                                    
Equity as of January 1, 2016      2,545,705    (178)   (2,576,041)   (90,510)   (10,717)   35,647    2,634,679    (6,942)   317,950    2,856,535    81,013    2,937,548 
Total increase (decrease) in equity                                                               
Comprehensive income                                                               
Gain (losses)  24   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    102,208    102,208    13,824    116,032 
Other comprehensive income      -    -    243,384    19,929    (1,160)   -         262,153    -    262,153    1,926    264,079 
Total comprehensive income      -    -    243,384    19,929    (1,160)   -    -    262,153    102,208    364,361    15,750    380,111 
Transactions with shareholders                                                               
Dividens  28   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    (30,662)   (30,662)   -    (30,662)
Increase (decrease) through transfers and other changes, equity  24-33   -    -    -    -    -    829    340    1,169    (255)   914    (11,181)   (10,267)
Total transactions with shareholders      -    -    -    -    -    829    340    1,169    (30,917)   (29,748)   (11,181)   (40,929)
                                                                
Closing balance as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)      2,545,705    (178)   (2,332,657)   (70,581)   (11,877)   36,476    2,635,019    256,380    389,241    3,191,148    85,582    3,276,730 

 

The accompanying Notes 1 to 35 form an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

LATAM AIRLINES GROUP S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

 

      Attributable to owners of the parent         
              Change in other reserves                 
              Currency   Cash flow   Shares based   Other   Total       Parent's   Non-     
      Share   Treasury   translation   hedging   payments   sundry   other   Retained   ownership   controlling   Total 
   Note  capital   shares   reserve   reserve   reserve   reserve   reserve   earnings   interest   interest   equity 
      ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $ 
                                                
Equity as of January 1, 2015      2,545,705    (178)   (1,193,871)   (151,340)   29,642    2,635,748    1,320,179    536,190    4,401,896    101,799    4,503,695 
Total increase (decrease) in equity                                                          
Comprehensive income                                                          
Gain (losses)  24   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    (39,947)   (39,947)   15,672    (24,275)
Other comprehensive income      -    -    (709,950)   62,721    -    -    (647,229)   -    (647,229)   (17,614)   (664,843)
Total comprehensive income      -    -    (709,950)   62,721    -    -    (647,229)   (39,947)   (687,176)   (1,942)   (689,118)
Transactions with shareholders                                                          
Increase (decrease) through transfers and other changes, equity  24-33   -    -    -    -    2,128    1,928    4,056    528    4,584    (9,403)   (4,819)
Total transactions with shareholders      -    -    -    -    2,128    1,928    4,056    528    4,584    (9,403)   (4,819)
                                                           
Closing balance as of March 31, 2015 (Unaudited)      2,545,705    (178)   (1,903,821)   (88,619)   31,770    2,637,676    677,006    496,771    3,719,304    90,454    3,809,758 

 

The accompanying Notes 1 to 35 form an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

LATAM AIRLINES GROUP S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS DIRECT – METHOD

 

      For the periods ended 
      March 31, 
   Note  2016   2015 
      ThUS$   ThUS$ 
      Unaudited 
Cash flows from operating activities             
Cash collection from operating activities             
Proceeds from sales of goods and services      2,388,275    2,961,149 
Other cash receipts from operating activities      12,603    23,622 
Payments for operating activities             
Payments to suppliers for goods and services      (1,665,245)   (1,778,734)
Payments to and on behalf of employees      (581,052)   (638,808)
Other payments for operating activities      (44,508)   (73,264)
Interest received      9,420    5,975 
Income taxes refunded (paid)      (12,016)   (13,586)
Other cash inflows (outflows)  6   (32,346)   (123,659)
Net cash flows from operating activities      75,131    362,695 
Cash flows used in investing activities             
Other cash receipts from sales of equity or debt instruments of other entities      755,473    143,825 
Other payments to acquire equity or debt instruments of other entities      (664,564)   (26,241)
Amounts raised from sale of property, plant and equipment      12,406    5,254 
Purchases of property, plant and equipment      (290,082)   (297,008)
Amounts raised from sale of intangible assets      -    17 
Purchases of intangible assets      (13,180)   (2,402)
Other cash inflows (outflows)  6   (3,423)   3,800 
Net cash flow from (used in) investing activities      (203,370)   (172,755)
Cash flows from (used in) financing activities             
Amounts raised from long-term loans      607,590    129,299 
Amounts raised from short-term loans      120,000    14,990 
Loans repayments      (405,779)   (164,563)
Payments of finance lease liabilities      (90,268)   (76,312)
Dividends paid      (13,875)   (9,419)
Interest paid      (73,255)   (75,100)
Other cash inflows (outflows)  6   (82,859)   41,311 
Net cash flows from (used in) financing activities      61,554    (139,794)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents before effect of exchanges rate change      (66,685)   50,146 
Effects of variation in the exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents      81,188    (80,382)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents      14,503    (30,236)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD  6   753,497    989,396 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD  6   768,000    959,160 

 

The accompanying Notes 1 to 35 form an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

LATAM AIRLINES GROUP S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

AS OF MARCH 31, 2016 (UNAUDITED)

 

NOTE 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION

 

LATAM Airlines Group S.A. (the “Company”) is a public company registered with the Chilean Superintendency of Securities and Insurance (SVS), under No.306, whose shares are quoted in Chile on the Stock Brokers - Stock Exchange (Valparaíso) - the Chilean Electronic Stock Exchange and the Santiago Stock Exchange; it is also quoted in the United States of America on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) in New York in the form of American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”) and in Brazil BM & FBOVESPA S.A. – Stock Exchange, Mercadorias e Futuros, in the form of Brazilian Depositary Receipts (“BDRs”).

 

Its principal business is passenger and cargo air transportation, both in the domestic markets of Chile, Peru, Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador and Brazil and in a developed series of regional and international routes in America, Europe and Oceania. These businesses are performed directly or through its subsidiaries in different countries. In addition, the Company has subsidiaries operating in the freight business in Mexico, Brazil and Colombia.

 

The Company is located in Santiago, Chile, at Avenida Américo Vespucio Sur No. 901, commune of Renca.

 

Corporate Governance practices of the Company are set in accordance with Securities Market Law the Corporations Law and its regulations, and the regulations of the SVS and the laws and regulations of the United States of America and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) of that country, with respect to the issuance of ADRs, and the Federal Republic of Brazil and the Comissão de Valores Mobiliarios (“CVM”) of that country, as it pertains to the issuance of BDRs.

 

On February 2, 2016, LATAM received the approval by CVM for a discontinuation of Brazilian LATAM depositary receipts-BDRS level III ("BDRs"), supported by common shares of the company and, consequently, our registration of the foreign issuer.

 

The Board of the Company is composed of nine members who are elected every two years by the ordinary shareholders' meeting. The Board meets in regular monthly sessions and in extraordinary sessions as the corporate needs demand. Of the nine board members, three form part of its Directors’ Committee which fulfills both the role foreseen in the Corporations Law and the functions of the Audit Committee required by the Sarbanes Oxley Law of the United States of America and the respective regulations of the SEC.

 

The majority shareholder of the Company is the Cueto Group, which through Costa Verde Aeronáutica S.A., Costa Verde Aeronáutica SpA, Inversiones Nueva Costa Verde Aeronáutica Limitada, Inversiones Priesca Dos y Cía. Ltda., Inversiones Caravia Dos y Cía. Ltda., Inversiones El Fano Dos y Cía. Ltda., Inversiones La Espasa Dos S.A., Inversiones Puerto Claro Dos Limitada, Inversiones La Espasa Dos y Cía. Ltda., Inversiones Puerto Claro Dos y Cía. Limitada and Inversiones Mineras del Cantábrico S.A. owns 25.00% of the shares issued by the Company, and therefore is the controlling shareholder of the Company in accordance with the provisions of the letter b) of Article 97 and Article 99 of the Securities Market Law, given that there is a decisive influence on its administration.

 

 

 

As of March 31, 2016, the Company had a total of 1,531 registered shareholders. At that date approximately 4.52 % of the Company’s share capital was in the form of ADRs and approximately 0.44% in the form of BDRs.

 

For the period ended March 31, 2016, the Company had an average of 51,417 employees, ending this period with a total of 49,888 employees, spread over 9,139 Administrative employees, 5,906 in Maintenance, 16,616 in Operations, 9,293 in Cabin Crew, 4,025 in Controls Crew, and 4,909 in Sales.

 

The main subsidiaries included in these consolidated financial statements are as follows:

 

a)Participation rate

 

            As March 31, 2016   As December 31, 2015 
      Country  Functional                        
Tax No .  Company  of origin  Currency  Direct   Indirect   Total   Direct   Indirect   Total 
            %   %   %   %   %   % 
                                  
96.518.860-6  Lantours Division Servicios Terrestres S.A. and Subsidary  Chile  US$   99.9900    0.0100    100.0000    99.9900    0.0100    100.0000 
96.763.900-1  Inmobiliaria Aeronáutica S.A.  Chile  US$   99.0100    0.9900    100.0000    99.0100    0.9900    100.0000 
96.969.680-0  Lan Pax Group S.A. and Subsidiaries  Chile  US$   99.8361    0.1639    100.0000    99.8361    0.1639    100.0000 
Foreign  Lan Perú S.A.  Peru  US$   49.0000    21.0000    70.0000    49.0000    21.0000    70.0000 
Foreign  Lan Chile Investments Limited and Subsidiary  Cayman Insland  US$   99.9900    0.0100    100.0000    99.9900    0.0100    100.0000 
93.383.000-4  Lan Cargo S.A.  Chile  US$   99.8939    0.0041    99.8980    99.8939    0.0041    99.8980 
Foreign  Connecta Corporation  U.S.A.  US$   0.0000    100.0000    100.0000    0.0000    100.0000    100.0000 
Foreign  Prime Airport Services Inc. and Subsidary  U.S.A.  US$   0.0000    100.0000    100.0000    0.0000    100.0000    100.0000 
96.951.280-7  Trans porte Aéreo S.A.  Chile  US$   0.0000    100.0000    100.0000    0.0000    100.0000    100.0000 
Foreign  Aircraft International Leasing Limited  U.S.A.  US$   0.0000    100.0000    100.0000    0.0000    100.0000    100.0000 
96.631.520-2  Fast Air Almacenes de Carga S.A.  Chile  CLP   0.0000    100.0000    100.0000    0.0000    100.0000    100.0000 
Foreign  Laser Cargo S.R.L.  Argentina  ARS   0.0000    100.0000    100.0000    0.0000    100.0000    100.0000 
Foreign  Lan Cargo Overseas Limited and Subsidiaries  Bahamas  US$   0.0000    100.0000    100.0000    0.0000    100.0000    100.0000 
96.969.690-8  Lan Cargo Inversiones S.A. and Subsidary  Chile  US$   0.0000    100.0000    100.0000    0.0000    100.0000    100.0000 
96.575.810-0  Inversiones Lan S.A. and Subsidiaries  Chile  US$   99.7100    0.2900    100.0000    99.7100    0.2900    100.0000 
59.068.920-3  Technical Trainning LATAM S.A.  Chile  CLP   99.8300    0.1700    100.0000    99.8300    0.1700    100.0000 
Foreign  TAM S.A. and Subsidiaries (*)  Brazil  BRL   63.0901    36.9099    100.0000    63.0901    36.9099    100.0000 

 

(*)As of March 31, 2016, indirect ownership participation on TAM S.A and subsidiaries is from Holdco I S.A., LATAM is entitled to 99,9983% of the economic rights in TAM. Additionally LATAM Airlines owns 226 voting shares, equivalent as of 19,42% of total of voting shares. Additionally on March 29, 2016, LATAM Airlines Group S.A. has changed 675 series B shares by 675 series A shares, according to the provisional measure No. 714 of the Brazilian government.

 

Thus LATAM Airlines Group S.A. is owns 901 shares with voting rights of Holdco I S.A., equivalent to 49% of total shares with voting rights of that company.

 

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b)Statement of financial position

 

      Statement of financial position   Net Income 
                              For the periods ended 
      As of March 31, 2015   As of December 31, 2015   December 31, 
                              2016   2015 
Tax No.  Company  Assets   Liabilities   Equity   Assets   Liabilities   Equity   Gain/(loss) 
      ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $ 
                                    
96.518.860-6  Lantours Division Servicios Terrestres S.A.and Subsidary   3,244    2,242    1,002    5,613    5,522    91    911    737 
96.763.900-1  Inmobiliaria Aeronáutica S.A.   39,112    14,292    24,820    39,302    14,832    24,470    350    798 
96.969.680-0  Lan Pax Group S.A.and Subsidiaries(*)   451,259    963,377    (503,987)   519,588    1,049,232    (521,907)   14,613    9,677 
Foreign  Lan Perú S.A.   286,827    260,349    26,478    255,691    240,938    14,753    131,117    15,058 
Foreign  Lan Chile Investments Limited and Subsidiary(*)   2,015    13    2,002    2,015    13    2,002    -    - 
93.383.000-4  Lan Cargo S.A.   464,454    211,489    252,965    483,033    217,037    265,966    (13,053)   (12,563)
Foreign  Connecta Corporation   34,408    33,606    802    37,070    38,298    (1,228)   2,030    1,345 
Foreign  Prime Airport Services Inc.and Subsidary   7,222    11,991    (4,769)   6,683    11,180    (4,497)   (272)   129 
96.951.280-7  Transporte Aéreo S.A.   332,592    116,287    216,305    331,117    122,666    208,451    7,779    (1,129)
Foreign  Aircraft International Leasing Limited   -    4    (4)   -    4    (4)   -    (4)
96.631.520-2  Fast Air Almacenesde Carga S.A.   8,616    3,648    4,968    8,985    4,641    4,344    314    458 
Foreign  Laser Cargo S.R.L.   23    58    (35)   27    39    (12)   -    (71)
Foreign  Lan Cargo Overseas Limited and Subsidiaries(*)   66,777    43,578    19,593    62,406    43,759    15,563    4,032    7,060 
96.969.690-8  Lan Cargo Inversiones S.A.and Subsidary:   52,396    62,828    (9,526)   54,179    68,220    (12,601)   3,069    8,765 
96.575.810-0  Inversiones Lan S.A.and Subsidiaries(*)   18,268    15,188    3,047    16,512    14,676    1,828    1,202    874 
59.068.920-3  Technical Trainning LATAM S.A.   1,662    143    1,519    1,527    266    1,261    180    (213)
Foreign  TAMS.A.and Subsidiaries(*)(**)   4,892,799    4,342,867    475,545    4,711,316    4,199,223    437,953    20,620    (14,978)

 

(*)The Equity reported corresponds to Equity attributable to owners of the parent, does not include Non-controlling interest.

 

Additionally, we have proceeded to consolidate the following special purpose entities: 1) JOL (Japanese Operating Lease) created in order to finance the purchase of certain aircraft; 2) Chercán Leasing Limited created to finance the pre-delivery payments on aircraft; 3) Guanay Finance Limited created to issue a bond collateralized with future credit card receivables; 4) Private investment funds and 5) Avoceta Leasing Limited created to finance the pre-delivery payments on aircraft. These companies have been consolidated as required by IFRS 10.

 

All the entities controlled have been included in the consolidation.

 

Changes in the scope of consolidation between January 1, 2015 and March 31, 2016, are detailed below:

 

(1)Incorporation or acquisition of companies

 

-On March 2016, Inversiones LAN S.A., subsidiary of LATAM Airlines Group S.A., acquired 1,119 shares of Aerovías de Integración Regional Aires S.A. a non-controlling shareholder, equivalent to 0.0215%, consequently, the indirect participation of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. increases to 99.12066%

 

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-On January 2016 it was registered at the Public Registry of Commerce, the Increase in Share Capital and statutory modification for the purpose of creating a new class of shares of Lan Argentina S.A., subsidiary of Lan Pax Group S.A., for a total of 90,000,000 Class "C" shares registered non-endorsable and non-voting. Lan Pax Group S.A. participated in this capital increase, changing its ownership to 4.87%, consequently, the indirect participation of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. increases to 95.85660%

 

-On October 2015, Rampas Airport Services S.A., subsidiary of Lan Pax Group S.A. increases its capital and paid in the amount of MUS $ 6,000 by issuing new shares, changing the property of the company as follows: Lan Pax Group S.A. increased its share to 99.99738%, Inversiones Lan S.A. decreased its stake to 0.00002% and Aerolane Líneas Aéreas Nacionales del Ecuador S.A. acquires stake for 0.0026%.

 

(2)Dissolution of companies

 

-In July 2015, the Company Ladeco Cargo S.A. subsidiary of Lan Cargo S.A. was dissolved.

 

NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

The following describes the principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements.

 

2.1.Basis of Preparation

 

The interim consolidated financial statements of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. for the period ended March 31, 2016, have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) incorporated therein and with the interpretations issued by the International Financial Reporting Standards Interpretations Committee (IFRIC).

 

As October 17, 2014 the Chilean Superintendency of Securities and Insurance (SVS) issued Office Circular No. 956, introduced the restatement of assets and liabilities by deferred income taxes that occur as a direct effect of the First- Category Tax rate increase introduced by Law No. 20,780 (Tax reform) was held in equity and not as indicates the International Accounting Standards 12 (AS 12), and changed the framework for preparation and presentation of financial information adopted as of that date.

 

As referred on paragraph 4A of IFRS 1, The Company has decided apply IFRS retrospective, according to IAS 8 “Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors”, as if it had never stopped applying those IFRS.

 

Whereas detailed in the previous paragraph does not modify any of the accounts set forth in the Statements of Financial Position as of March 31, 2016 and 2015, as neither as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, as expressed in paragraph 40A IAS 1 " Presentation of Financial Statements”, incorporate adjusted opening balance as January 1, 2015 is not necessary (third column).

 

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The consolidated financial statements have been prepared under the historic-cost criterion, although modified by the valuation at fair value of certain financial instruments.

 

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to use its judgment in applying the Company’s accounting policies. Note 4 shows the areas that imply a greater degree of judgment or complexity or the areas where the assumptions and estimates are significant to the consolidated financial statements. These interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared under IAS 34.

 

In order to facilitate the comparison, there have been some minor reclassifications to the consolidated financial statements corresponding to the previous year.

 

(a)Accounting pronouncements with implementation effective from January 1, 2016:

 

(i)          Standards and amendments  Date of issue  Mandatory
Application:
Annual periods
beginning on or after
       
Amendment to IFRS 11: Joint arrangements.  May 2014  01/01/2016
       
Amendment IAS 1: Presentation of Financial Statements.  December 2014  01/01/2016
       
Amendment to IFRS 10: Consolidated financial statements, IFRS 12: Disclosure of Interests in other entities and IAS 28: Investments in associates and joint ventures.  December 2014  01/01/2016
       
Amendment to IAS 16: Property, plant and equipment, and IAS 38: Intangible assets.  May 2014  01/01/2016
       
Amendment to IAS 27: Separate financial statements.  August 2014  01/01/2016
       
(ii)        Improvements      
       
Improvements to International Financial Reporting Standards (2012-2014 cycle): IFRS 5 Non-current assets held for sale and discontinued operations; IFRS 7 Financial instruments: Disclosures; IAS 19 Employee benefits and IAS 34 Interim financial reporting.  September 2014  01/01/2016

 

The application of standards, amendments, interpretations and improvements had no material impact on the consolidated financial statements of the Company.

 

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(b)            Accounting pronouncements not yet in force for financial years beginning on January 1, 2016 and which has not been effected early adoption

 

(i)             Standards and amendments   Date of issue   Mandatory
Application:
Annual periods
beginning on or after
         
Amendment to IAS 7: Statement of Cash Flows.   January 2016   01/01/2017
         
Amendment to IAS 12: Income Taxes.   January 2016   01/01/2017
         
IFRS 9: Financial instruments.   December 2009   01/01/2018
         
IFRS 15: Revenue from contracts with customers (1).   May 2014   01/01/2018
         
Amendment to IFRS 9: Financial instruments.   November 2013   01/01/2018
         
IFRS 16: Leases (2).   January 2016   01/01/2019
         
Amendment to IFRS 10: Consolidated financial statements and IAS 28 Investments in associates and joint ventures.   September 2014   To be determined

 

The Company’s management believes that the adoption of the standards, amendments and interpretations described above but not yet effective would not have had a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements in the year of their first application, except for IFRS 15 and IFRS 16, which are still under evaluation.

 

(1)IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers supersedes actual standard for revenue recognition that actually uses the Company, as IAS 18 Revenue and IFRIC 13 Customer Loyalty Programmes. The core principle of IFRS 15 is that an entity recognizes revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This standards supersedes IFRS 15 supersedes, IAS 11 Construction Contracts, IAS 18 Revenue, IFRIC 13 Customer Loyalty Programmes, IFRIC 15 Agreements for the Construction of Real Estate, IFRIC 18 Transfers of Assets from Customers; and SIC-31 Revenue - Barter Transactions Involving Advertising Services.

 

(2)The IFRS 16 Leases add important changes in the accounting for lessees by introducing a similar treatment to financial leases for all operating leases with a term of more than 12 months. This mean, in general terms, that an asset should be recognized for the right to use the underlying leased assets and a liability representing its present value of payments associate to the agreement. Monthly leases payments will be replace by the asset depreciation and a financial cost in the income statement.

 

LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and subsidiaries are still assessing these standard to determinate the effect on their Financial Statements, covenants and other financial indicators.

 

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2.2.Basis of Consolidation

 

(a)Subsidiaries

 

Subsidiaries are all the entities (including special-purpose entities) over which the Company has the power to control the financial and operating policies, which are generally accompanied by a holding of more than half of the voting rights. In evaluating whether the Company controls another entity, the existence and effect of potential voting rights that are currently exercisable or convertible at the date of the consolidated financial statements are considered. The subsidiaries are consolidated from the date on which control is passed to the Company and they are excluded from the consolidation on the date they cease to be so controlled. The results and flows are incorporated from the date of acquisition.

 

Balances, transactions and unrealized gains on transactions between the Company’s entities are eliminated. Unrealized losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of an impairment loss of the asset transferred. When necessary in order to ensure uniformity with the policies adopted by the Company, the accounting policies of the subsidiaries are modified.

 

To account for and identify the financial information to be revealed when carrying out a business combination, such as the acquisition of an entity by the Company, shall apply the acquisition method provided for in IFRS 3: Business combination.

 

(b)Transactions with non-controlling interests

 

The Company applies the policy of considering transactions with non-controlling interests, when not related to loss of control, as equity transactions without an effect on income.

 

(c)Sales of subsidiaries

 

When a subsidiary is sold and a percentage of participation is not retained, the Company derecognizes assets and liabilities of the subsidiary, the non-controlling and other components of equity related to the subsidiary. Any gain or loss resulting from the loss of control is recognized in the consolidated income statement in Other gains (losses).

 

If LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries retain an ownership of participation in the sold subsidiary, and does not represent control, this is recognized at fair value on the date that control is lost, the amounts previously recognized in Other comprehensive income are accounted as if the Company had disposed directly from the assets and related liabilities, which can cause these amounts are reclassified to profit or loss. The percentage retained valued at fair value is subsequently accounted using the equity method.

 

(d)Investees or associates

 

Investees or associates are all entities over which LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries have significant influence but have no control. This usually arises from holding between 20% and 50% of the voting rights. Investments in associates are booked using the equity method and are initially recognized at their cost.

 

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2.3.Foreign currency transactions

 

(a)Presentation and functional currencies

 

The items included in the financial statements of each of the entities of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries are valued using the currency of the main economic environment in which the entity operates (the functional currency). The functional currency of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. is the United States dollar which is also the presentation currency of the consolidated financial statements of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries.

 

(b)Transactions and balances

 

Foreign currency transactions are translated to the functional currency using the exchange rates on the transaction dates. Foreign currency gains and losses resulting from the liquidation of these transactions and from the translation at the closing exchange rates of the monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency are shown in the consolidated statement of income by function except when deferred in Other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges.

 

(c)Group entities

 

The results and financial position of all the Group entities (none of which has the currency of a hyper-inflationary economy) that have a functional currency other than the presentation currency are translated to the presentation currency as follows:

 

(i)          Assets and liabilities of each consolidated statement of financial position presented are translated at the closing exchange rate on the consolidated statement of financial position date;

 

(ii)         The revenues and expenses of each income statement account are translated at the exchange rates prevailing on the transaction dates, and

 

(iii)        All the resultant exchange differences by conversion are shown as a separate component in Other comprehensive income.

 

The exchange rates used correspond to those fixed in the country where the subsidiary is located, whose functional currency is different to the U.S. dollar.

 

Adjustments to the Goodwill and fair value arising from the acquisition of a foreign entity are treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign entity and are translated at the closing exchange rate or period informed.

 

2.4.Property, plant and equipment

 

The land of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries is recognized at cost less any accumulated impairment loss. The rest of the Property, plant and equipment are registered, initially and subsequently, at historic cost less the corresponding depreciation and any impairment loss.

 

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The amounts of advance payments to aircraft manufacturers are capitalized by the Company under Construction in progress until receipt of the aircraft.

 

Subsequent costs (replacement of components, improvements, extensions, etc.) are included in the value of the initial asset or shown as a separate asset only when it is probable that the future economic benefits associated with the elements of Property, plant and equipment are going to flow to the Company and the cost of the element can be determined reliably. The value of the component replaced is written off in the books at the time of replacement. The rest of the repairs and maintenance are charged to the results of the year in which they are incurred.

 

Depreciation of Property, plant and equipment is calculated using the straight-line method over their estimated technical useful lives; except in the case of certain technical components which are depreciated on the basis of cycles and hours flown.

 

The residual value and useful life of assets are reviewed, and adjusted if necessary, once per year.

 

When the carrying amount of an asset is higher than its estimated recoverable amount, its value is reduced immediately to its recoverable amount (Note 2.8).

 

Losses and gains on the sale of Property, plant and equipment are calculated by comparing the compensation with the book value and are included in the consolidated statement of income.

 

2.5.Intangible assets other than goodwill

 

(a)Brands, Airport slots and Loyalty program

 

Brands, Airport slots and Coalition and Loyalty program are intangible assets of indefinite useful life and are subject to impairment tests annually as an integral part of each CGU, in accordance with the premises that are applicable, included as follows:

 

Airport slots – Air transport CGU

Loyalty program – Coalition and loyalty program Multiplus CGU

Brand – Air transport CGU

(See Note 15)

 

The airport slots correspond to an administrative authorization to carry out operations of arrival and departure of aircraft at a specific airport, within a specified period.

 

The Loyalty program corresponds to the system of accumulation and redemption of points that has developed Multiplus S.A., subsidiary of TAM S.A.

 

The Brands, airport Slots and Loyalty program were recognized in fair values determined in accordance with IFRS 3, as a consequence of the business combination with TAM and Subsidiaries.

 

(b)Computer software

 

Licenses for computer software acquired are capitalized on the basis of the costs incurred in acquiring them and preparing them for using the specific software. These costs are amortized over their estimated useful lives, for which the Company has been defined useful lives between 3 and 10 years.

 

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Expenses related to the development or maintenance of computer software which do not qualify for capitalization, are shown as an expense when incurred. The personnel costs and others costs directly related to the production of unique and identifiable computer software controlled by the Company, are shown as intangible Assets others than Goodwill when they have met all the criteria for capitalization.

 

2.6.Goodwill

 

Goodwill represents the excess of acquisition cost over the fair value of the Company’s participation in the net identifiable assets of the subsidiary or associate on the acquisition date. Goodwill related to acquisition of subsidiaries is not amortized but tested for impairment annually or each time that there is evidence of impairment. Gains and losses on the sale of an entity include the book amount of the goodwill related to the entity sold.

 

2.7.Borrowing costs

 

Interest costs incurred for the construction of any qualified asset are capitalized over the time necessary for completing and preparing the asset for its intended use. Other interest costs are recognized in the consolidated income statement when they are accrued.

 

2.8.Losses for impairment of non-financial assets

 

Intangible assets that have an indefinite useful life, and developing IT projects, are not subject to amortization and are subject to annual testing for impairment. Assets subject to amortization are subjected to impairment tests whenever any event or change in circumstances indicates that the book value of the assets may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recorded when the book value is greater than the recoverable amount. The recoverable amount of an asset is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. In evaluating the impairment, the assets are grouped at the lowest level for which cash flows are separately identifiable (CGUs). Non-financial assets other than goodwill that have suffered an impairment loss are reviewed if there are indicators of reverse losses at each reporting date.

 

2.9.Financial assets

 

The Company classifies its financial instruments in the following categories: financial assets at fair value through profit and loss and loans and receivables. The classification depends on the purpose for which the financial instruments were acquired. Management determines the classification of its financial instruments at the time of initial recognition, which occurs on the date of transaction.

 

(a)Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss

 

Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss are financial instruments held for trading and those which have been designated at fair value through profit or loss in their initial classification. A financial asset is classified in this category if acquired mainly for the purpose of being sold in the near future or when these assets are managed and measured using fair value. Derivatives are also classified as held for trading unless they are designated as hedges. The financial assets in this category and have been designated initial recognition through profit or loss, are classified as Cash and cash equivalents and Other current financial assets and those designated as instruments held for trading are classified as Other current and non-current financial assets.

 

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(b)Loans and receivables

 

Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial instruments with fixed or determinable payments not traded on an active market. These items are classified in current assets except for those with maturity over 12 months from the date of the consolidated statement of financial position, which are classified as non-current assets. Loans and receivables are included in trade and other accounts receivable in the consolidated statement of financial position (Note 2.12).

 

The regular purchases and sales of financial assets are recognized on the trade date – the date on which the Group commits to purchase or sell the asset. Investments are initially recognized at fair value plus transaction costs for all financial assets not carried at fair value through profit or loss. Financial assets carried at fair value through profit or losses are initially recognized at fair value, and transaction costs are expensed in the income statement. Financial assets are derecognized when the rights to receive cash flows from the investments have expired or have been transferred and the Group has transferred substantially all risks and rewards of ownership.

 

The financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are subsequently carried at fair value. Loans and receivables are subsequently carried at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method.

 

At the date of each consolidated statement of financial position, the Company assesses if there is objective evidence that a financial asset or group of financial assets may have suffered an impairment loss.

 

2.10.Derivative financial instruments and hedging activities

 

Derivatives are booked initially at fair value on the date the derivative contracts are signed and later they continue to be valued at their fair value. The method for booking the resultant loss or gain depends on whether the derivative has been designated as a hedging instrument and if so, the nature of the item hedged. The Company designates certain derivatives as:

 

(a)         Hedge of the fair value of recognized assets (fair value hedge);

 

(b)         Hedge of an identified risk associated with a recognized liability or an expected highly- Probable transaction (cash-flow hedge), or

 

(c)         Derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting.

 

The Company documents, at the inception of each transaction, the relationship between the hedging instrument and the hedged item, as well as its objectives for managing risk and the strategy for carrying out various hedging transactions. The Company also documents its assessment, both at the beginning and on an ongoing basis, as to whether the derivatives used in the hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting the changes in the fair value or cash flows of the items being hedged.

 

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The total fair value of the hedging derivatives is booked as Other non-current financial asset or liability if the remaining maturity of the item hedged is over 12 months, and as an other current financial asset or liability if the remaining term of the item hedged is less than 12 months. Derivatives not booked as hedges are classified as Other financial assets or liabilities.

 

(a)Fair value hedges

 

Changes in the fair value of designated derivatives that qualify as fair value hedges are shown in the consolidated statement of income, together with any change in the fair value of the asset or liability hedged that is attributable to the risk being hedged.

 

(b)Cash flow hedges

 

The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges is shown in the statement of other comprehensive income. The loss or gain relating to the ineffective portion is recognized immediately in the consolidated statement of income under Other gains (losses). Amounts accumulated in equity are reclassified to profit or loss in the periods when the hedged item affects profit or loss.

 

In case of variable interest-rate hedges, the amounts recognized in the statement of Other comprehensive income are reclassified to results within financial costs at the same time the associated debts accrue interest.

 

For fuel price hedges, the amounts shown in the statement of Other comprehensive income are reclassified to results under the line item Cost of sales to the extent that the fuel subject to the hedge is used.

 

For foreign currency hedges, the amounts recognized in the statement of Other comprehensive income are reclassified to income as deferred revenue resulting from the use of points, are recognized as Income.

 

When hedging instruments mature or are sold or when they do not meet the requirements to be accounted for as hedges, any gain or loss accumulated in the statement of Other comprehensive income until that moment remains in the statement of other comprehensive income and is reclassified to the consolidated statement of income when the hedged transaction is finally recognized. When it is expected that the hedged transaction is no longer going to occur, the gain or loss accumulated in the statement of other comprehensive income is taken immediately to the consolidated statement of income as “Other gains (losses)”.

 

(c)Derivatives not booked as a hedge

 

The changes in fair value of any derivative instrument that is not booked as a hedge are shown immediately in the consolidated statement of income in “Other gains (losses)”.

 

2.11.Inventories

 

Inventories, detailed in Note 10, are shown at the lower of cost and their net realizable value. The cost is determined on the basis of the weighted average cost method (WAC). The net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the normal course of business, less estimated costs necessary to make the sale.

 

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2.12.Trade and other accounts receivable

 

Trade accounts receivable are shown initially at their fair value and later at their amortized cost in accordance with the effective interest rate method, less the allowance for impairment losses. An allowance for impairment loss of trade accounts receivable is made when there is objective evidence that the Company will not be able to recover all the amounts due according to the original terms of the accounts receivable.

 

The existence of significant financial difficulties on the part of the debtor, the probability that the debtor is entering bankruptcy or financial reorganization and the default or delay in making payments are considered indicators that the receivable has been impaired. The amount of the provision is the difference between the book value of the assets and the present value of the estimated future cash flows, discounted at the original effective interest rate. The book value of the asset is reduced by the amount of the allowance and the loss is shown in the consolidated statement of income in Cost of sales. When an account receivable is written off, it is charged to the allowance account for accounts receivable.

 

2.13.Cash and cash equivalents

 

Cash and cash equivalents include cash and bank balances, time deposits in financial institutions, and other short-term and highly liquid investments.

 

2.14.Capital

 

The common shares are classified as net equity.

 

Incremental costs directly attributable to the issuance of new shares or options are shown in net equity as a deduction from the proceeds received from the placement of shares.

 

2.15.Trade and other accounts payables

 

Trade payables and other accounts payable are initially recognized at fair value and subsequently at amortized cost.

 

2.16.Interest-bearing loans

 

Financial liabilities are shown initially at their fair value, net of the costs incurred in the transaction. Later, these financial liabilities are valued at their amortized cost; any difference between the proceeds obtained (net of the necessary arrangement| costs) and the repayment value, is shown in the consolidated statement of income during the term of the debt, according to the effective interest rate method.

 

Financial liabilities are classified in current and non-current liabilities according to the contractual payment dates of the nominal principal.

 

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2.17.Current and deferred taxes

 

The expense by current tax is comprised of income and deferred taxes.

 

The charge for current tax is calculated based on tax laws in force on the date of statement of financial position, in the countries in which the subsidiaries and associates operate and generate taxable income.

 

Deferred taxes are calculated using the liability method, on the temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their book values. However, if the temporary differences arise from the initial recognition of a liability or an asset in a transaction different from a business combination that at the time of the transaction does not affect the accounting result or the tax gain or loss, they are not booked. The deferred tax is determined using the tax rates (and laws) that have been enacted or substantially enacted at the consolidated financial statements close, and are expected to apply when the related deferred tax asset is realized or the deferred tax liability discharged.

 

Deferred tax assets are recognized when it is probable that there will be sufficient future tax earnings with which to compensate the temporary differences.

 

The tax (current and deferred) is recognized in income by function, unless it relates to an item recognized in Other comprehensive income, directly in equity or from business combination. In that case the tax is also recognized in Other comprehensive income, directly in income by function or goodwill, respectively.

 

2.18.Employee benefits

 

(a)Personnel vacations

 

The Company recognizes the expense for personnel vacations on an accrual basis.

 

(b)Share-based compensation

 

The compensation plans implemented by the granting of options for the subscription and payment of shares are shown in the consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS 2: Share based payments, showing the effect of the fair value of the options granted as a charge to remuneration on a straight-line basis between the date of granting such options and the date on which these become vested.

 

(c)Post-employment and other long-term benefits

 

Provisions are made for these obligations by applying the method of the projected unit credit method, and taking into account estimates of future permanence, mortality rates and future wage increases determined on the basis of actuarial calculations. The discount rates are determined by reference to market interest-rate curves. Actuarial gains or losses are shown in other comprehensive income.

 

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(d)Incentives

 

The Company has an annual incentives plan for its personnel for compliance with objectives and individual contribution to the results. The incentives eventually granted consist of a given number or portion of monthly remuneration and the provision is made on the basis of the amount estimated for distribution.

 

2.19.Provisions

 

Provisions are recognized when:

 

(i)The Company has a present legal or implicit obligation as a result of past events;

 

(ii)It is probable that payment is going to be necessary to settle an obligation; and

 

(iii)The amount has been reliably estimated.

 

2.20.Revenue recognition

 

Revenues include the fair value of the proceeds received or to be received on sales of goods and rendering services in the ordinary course of the Company’s business. Revenues are shown net of refunds, rebates and discounts.

 

(a)Rendering of services

 

(i)Passenger and cargo transport

 

The Company shows revenue from the transportation of passengers and cargo once the service has been provided.

 

Consistent with the foregoing, the Company presents the deferred revenues, generated by anticipated sale of flight tickets and freight services, in heading Other non - financial liabilities in the Statement of Financial Position.

 

(ii)Frequent flyer program

 

The Company currently has a frequent flyer programs, whose objective is customer loyalty through the delivery of kilometers or points fly whenever the programs holders make certain flights, use the services of entities registered with the program or make purchases with an associated credit card. The kilometers or points earned can be exchanged for flight tickets or other services of associated entities.

 

The consolidated financial statements include liabilities for this concept (deferred income), according to the estimate of the valuation established for the kilometers or points accumulated pending use at that date, in accordance with IFRIC 13: Customer loyalty programs.

 

(iii)Other revenues

 

The Company records revenues for other services when these have been provided.

 

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(b)Interest income

 

Interest income is booked using the effective interest rate method.

 

(c)Dividend income

 

Dividend income is booked when the right to receive the payment is established.

 

2.21.Leases

 

(a)When the Company is the lessee – financial lease

 

The Company leases certain Property, plant and equipment in which it has substantially all the risk and benefits deriving from the ownership; they are therefore classified as financial leases. Financial leases are initially recorded at the lower of the fair value of the asset leased and the present value of the minimum lease payments.

 

Every lease payment is separated between the liability component and the financial expenses so as to obtain a constant interest rate over the outstanding amount of the debt. The corresponding leasing obligations, net of financial charges, are included in Other financial liabilities. The element of interest in the financial cost is charged to the consolidated statement of income over the lease period so that it produces a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability for each year. The asset acquired under a financial lease is depreciated over its useful life and is included in Property, plant and equipment.

 

(b)When the Company is the lessee – operating lease

 

Leases, in which the lessor retains an important part of the risks and benefits deriving from ownership, are classified as operating leases. Payments with respect to operating leases (net of any incentive received from the lessor) are charged in the consolidated statement of income on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

 

2.22.Non-current assets or disposal groups classified as held for sale

 

Non-current assets (or disposal groups) classified as assets held for sale are shown at the lesser of their book value and the fair value less costs to sell.

 

2.23.Maintenance

 

The costs incurred for scheduled heavy maintenance of the aircraft’s fuselage and engines are capitalized and depreciated until the next maintenance. The depreciation rate is determined on technical grounds, according to the use of the aircraft expressed in terms of cycles and flight hours.

 

In case of own aircraft or under financial leases, these maintenance cost are capitalized as Property, plant and equipment, while in the case of aircraft under operating leases, a liability is accrued based on the use of the main components is recognized, since a contractual obligation with the lessor to return the aircraft on agreed terms of maintenance levels exists. These are recognized as Cost of sales.

 

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Additionally, some leases establish the obligation of the lessee to make deposits to the lessor as a guarantee of compliance with the maintenance and return conditions. These deposits, often called maintenance reserves, accumulate until a major maintenance is performed, once made, the recovery is requested to the lessor. At the end of the contract period, there is comparison between the reserves that have been paid and required return conditions, and compensation between the parties are made if applicable.

 

The unscheduled maintenance of aircraft and engines, as well as minor maintenance, are charged to results as incurred.

 

2.24.Environmental costs

 

Disbursements related to environmental protection are charged to results when incurred.

 

NOTE 3 - FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT

 

3.1.Financial risk factors

 

The Company is exposed to different financial risks: (a) market risk, (b) credit risk, and (c) liquidity risk. The program overall risk management of the Company aims to minimize the adverse effects of financial risks affecting the company.

 

(a)Market risk

 

Due to the nature of its operations, the Company is exposed to market factors such as: (i) fuel-price risk, (ii) exchange -rate risk, and (iii) interest -rate risk.

 

The Company has developed policies and procedures for managing market risk, which aim to identify, quantify, monitor and mitigate the adverse effects of changes in market factors mentioned above.

 

For this, the Administration monitors the evolution of price levels and rates, and quantifies their risk exposures (Value at Risk), and develops and implements hedging strategies.

 

(i)Fuel-price risk:

 

Exposition:

 

For the execution of its operations the Company purchases a fuel called Jet Fuel grade 54 USGC, which is subject to the fluctuations of international fuel prices.

 

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Mitigation:

 

To cover the risk exposure fuel, the Company operates with derivative instruments (swaps and options) whose underlying assets may be different from Jet Fuel, being possible use West Texas Intermediate (“WTI”) crude, Brent (“BRENT”) crude and distillate Heating Oil (“HO”), which have a high correlation with Jet Fuel and are highly liquid.

 

Fuel Hedging Results:

 

During the period ended at March 31, 2016, the Company recognized losses of US$ 28.8 million on fuel derivative. During the same period of 2015, the Company recognized losses of US$ 104.7 million for the same reason.

 

At March 31, 2016, the market value of its fuel positions amounted to US$ 21.3 million (negative). At December 31, 2015, this market value was US$ 56.4 million (negative).

 

The following tables show the level of hedge for different periods:

 

Positions as of  March 31, 2016 (*) (Unaudited)  Maturities 
   Q216   Q316   Q416   Total 
Percentage of the hedge of expected consumption value   57%   27%   11%   31%

 

(*) The volume shown in the table considers all the hedging instruments (swaps and options).

 

Positions as of  December 31, 2015 (*)  Maturities 
   Q116   Q216   Q316   Q416   Total 
Percentage of the hedge of expected consumption value   63%   27%   27%   11%   32%

 

(*) The volume shown in the table considers all the hedging instruments (swaps and options).

 

Sensitivity analysis

 

A drop in fuel price positively affects the Company through a reduction in costs. However, also negatively affects contracted positions as these are acquired to protect the Company against the risk of a rise in price. The policy therefore is to maintain a hedge-free percentage in order to be competitive in the event of a drop in price.

 

The current hedge positions they are booked as cash flow hedge contracts, so a variation in the fuel price has an impact on the Company’s net equity.

 

The following table shows the sensitivity analysis of the financial instruments according to reasonable changes in the fuel price and their effect on equity. The term of the projection was defined until the end of the last current fuel hedge contract, being the last business day of the last quarter of 2016.

 

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The calculations were made considering a parallel movement of US$ 5 per barrel in the curve of the BRENT and JET crude futures benchmark price at the end of March, 2016 and the end of December, 2015.

 

    Positions as of March 31, 2016   Positions as of December 31, 2015 
Benchmark price   effect on equity   effect on equity 
   (US$ per barrel)     (millions of US$)   (millions of US$) 
    (Unaudited)     
  +5     +4.93    +5.41 
 -5    -6.23    -2.78 

 

Given the fuel hedge structure during the first quarter of 2016, which considers a hedge-free portion, a vertical fall by 5 dollars in the JET benchmark price (the monthly daily average), would have meant an impact of approximately US$ 25.2 million in the cost of total fuel consumption for the same period. For the first quarter of 2016, a vertical rise by 5 dollars in the JET benchmark price (the monthly daily average) would have meant an impact of approximately US$ 30.7 million of increased fuel costs.

 

(ii)Foreign exchange rate risk:

 

Exposition:

 

The functional and presentation currency of the Financial Statements of the Parent Company is the United States dollar, so the risk of Transactional exchange rate and Conversion arises mainly from its own operating activities of the business, strategic and accounting of the Company are denominated in a different currency than the functional currency.

 

LATAM Subsidiaries are also exposed to currency risk that impacts the consolidated results of the Company.

 

Most currency exposure of LATAM comes from the concentration of business in Brazil, which are mostly denominated in Brazilian Real (BRL), being actively managed by the company.

 

Additionally, the company manages the economic exposure to operating revenues in Euro (EUR), Pound Sterling (GBP), Australian Dollar (AUD), Colombian Peso (COP) and Chilean Peso (CLP).

 

In lower concentrations the Company is therefore exposed to fluctuations in others currencies, such as: Argentine Peso, Paraguayan Guaraní, Mexican Peso, Peruvian Sol and New Zealand Dollar.

 

Mitigation:

 

The Company mitigates currency risk exposures by contracting derivative instruments or through natural hedges or execution of internal operations.

 

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FX Hedging Results:

 

With the aim of reducing exposure to exchange rate risk on operating cash flows in 2015 and 2016, and secure the operating margin, LATAM and TAM conduct hedging through FX derivatives.

 

At March 31, 2016, the market value of its FX positions amounted to US$ 18.6 million (negative). At end of December 2015 the market value was of US$ 8.0 million (positive).

 

During the period ended at March 31, 2016 the Company recognized gains of US$ 1.1 million on hedging FX. During the same period of 2015 the Company recognized gains of US$ 7.5 million on hedging FX.

 

At end of March 2016, the Company has contracted FX derivatives for US$ 326 million to BRL, US$ 159 million to EUR, US$ 60 million to GBP, US$ 21 million to AUD, US$ 51 million to COP and US$ 45 million to CLP. At end of December 2015, the Company had contracted FX for US$ 270 million to BRL, US$ 30 million to EUR and US$ 15 million to GBP. For AUD, COP and CLP there were no current positions.

 

Sensitivity analysis:

 

A depreciation of exchange rate R$/ US$, US$/EUR, US$/GBP, US$/AUD, COP$/US$ and CLP$/US$ affects negatively the Company for a rise of its costs in US$, however, it also affects positively the value of contracted derivate positions.

 

The FX derivatives are registered for as hedges of cash flow, therefore, a variation in the exchange rate has an impact on the market value of derivatives, whose changes impact on the Company’s net equity.

 

The following table presents the sensitivity of derivative FX Forward instruments agrees with reasonable changes to exchange rate and its effect on equity. The projection term was defined until the end of the last current contract hedge, being the last business day of the last quarter of 2016:

 

Appreciation (depreciation)*   Effect at March 31, 2016   Effect at December 31, 2015 
of  R$//EUR/GBP/AUD/CLP/COP   Millions of US$   Millions of US$ 
    (Unaudited)     
 -10%   -24.33    -21.28 
 +10%   +25.51    +16.71 

 

In the case of TAM S.A. which operates with the Brazilian Real as its functional currency, a large proportion of the company’s assets liabilities are expressed in United States Dollars. Therefore, this subsidiary’s profit and loss varies when its financial assets and liabilities, and its accounts receivable listed in dollars are converted to Brazilian Reals. This impact on profit and loss is consolidated in the Company.

 

In order to reduce the volatility on the financial statements of the Company caused by rises and falls in the R$/US$ exchange rate, the Company has conducted transactions for to reduce the net US$ liabilities held by TAM S.A.

 

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The following table shows the variation of financial performance to appreciate or depreciate 10% exchange rate R$/US$:

 

Appreciation (depreciation)*   Effect at March 31, 2016   Effect at December 31, 2015 
                 of R$/US$                  Millions of US$   Millions of US$ 
    (Unaudited)     
 -10%   +113.2    +67.6 
 +10%   -113.2    -67.6 

 

(*) Appreciation (depreciation) of US$ regard to the covered currencies.

 

Effects of exchange rate derivatives in the Financial Statements

 

The profit or losses caused by changes in the fair value of hedging instruments are segregated between intrinsic value and temporary value. The intrinsic value is the actual percentage of cash flow covered, initially shown in equity and later transferred to income, while the hedge transaction is recorded in income. The temporary value corresponds to the ineffective portion of cash flow hedge which is recognized in the financial results of the Company (Note 18).

 

Due to the functional currency of TAM S.A. and Subsidiaries is the Brazilian real, the Company presents the effects of the exchange rate fluctuations in Other comprehensive income by converting the Statement of financial position and Income statement of TAM S.A. and Subsidiaries from their functional currency to the U.S. dollar, which is the presentation currency of the consolidated financial statement of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries. The Goodwill generated in the Business combination is recognized as an asset of TAM S.A. and Subsidiaries in Brazilian real whose conversion to U.S. dollar also produces effects in Other comprehensive income.

 

The following table shows the change in Other comprehensive income recognized in Total equity in the case of appreciate or depreciate 10% the exchange rate R$/US$:

 

Appreciation (depreciation)   Effect at March 31, 2016   Effect at December 31, 2015 
                  of R$/US$                Millions of US$   Millions of US$ 
    (Unaudited)     
 -10%   +323.89    +296.41 
 +10%   -265.00    -242.52 

 

(iii)Interest -rate risk:

 

Exposition:

 

The Company is exposed to fluctuations in interest rates affecting the markets future cash flows of the assets, and current and future financial liabilities.

 

The Company is exposed in one portion to the variations of London Inter-Bank Offer Rate (“LIBOR”) and other interest rates of less relevance are Brazilian Interbank Deposit Certificate ("ILC"), and the Interest Rate Term of Brazil ("TJLP").

 

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Mitigation:

 

In order to reduce the risk of an eventual rise in interest rates, the Company has signed interest-rate swap and call option contracts. Currently a 71% (71% at December 31, 2015) of the debt is fixed to fluctuations in interest rate.

 

Rate Hedging Results:

 

At March 31, 2016, the market value of the positions of interest rate derivatives amounted to US$ 34.5 million (negative). At end of December 2015 this market value was US$ 39.8 million (negative).

 

Sensitivity analysis:

 

The following table shows the sensitivity of changes in financial obligations that are not hedged against interest-rate variations. These changes are considered reasonably possible, based on current market conditions.

 

Increase (decrease)  Positions as of March 31, 2016   Positions as of December 31, 2015 
futures curve  effect on profit or loss before tax   effect on profit or loss before tax 
  in libor 3 months    (millions of US$)   (millions of US$) 
   (Unaudited)     
+100 basis points   -26.7    -26.7 
-100 basis points   +26.7    +26.7 

 

Much of the current rate derivatives are registered for as hedges of cash flow, therefore, a variation in the exchange rate has an impact on the market value of derivatives, whose changes impact on the Company’s net equity.

 

The calculations were made increasing (decreasing) vertically 100 basis points of the three-month Libor futures curve, being both reasonably possible scenarios according to historical market conditions.

 

Increase (decrease)  Positions as of March 31, 2016   Positions as of December 31, 2015 
futures curve  effect on equity   effect on equity 
  in libor 3 months    (millions of US$)   (millions of US$) 
   (Unaudited)     
+100 basis points   +7.28    +8.71 
-100 basis points   -7.54    -9.02 

 

The assumptions of sensitivity calculation must assume that forward curves of interest rates do not necessarily reflect the real value of the compensation flows. Moreover, the structure of interest rates is dynamic over time.

 

During the periods presented, the Company has no registered amounts by ineffectiveness in consolidated statement of income for this kind of hedging.

 

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(b)Credit risk

 

Credit risk occurs when the counterparty to a financial agreement or instrument fails to discharge an obligation due or financial instrument, leading to a loss in market value of a financial instrument (only financial assets, not liabilities).

 

The Company is exposed to credit risk due to its operative and financial activities, including deposits with banks and financial institutions, investments in other kinds of instruments, exchange-rate transactions and the contracting of derivative instruments or options.

 

To reduce the credit risk associated with operational activities, the Company has established credit limits to abridge the exposure of their debtors which are monitored permanently (mainly in case of operational activities in Brazil with travel agents).

 

As a way to mitigate credit risk related to financial activities, the Company requires that the counterparty to the financial activities remain at least investment grade by major Risk Assessment Agencies. Additionally the company has established maximum limits for investments which are monitored regularly.

 

(i)Financial activities

 

Cash surpluses that remain after the financing of assets necessary for the operation are invested according to credit limits approved by the Company’s Board, mainly in time deposits with different financial institutions, private investment funds, short-term mutual funds, and easily-liquidated corporate and sovereign bonds with short remaining maturities. These investments are booked as Cash and cash equivalents and Other current financial assets.

 

In order to reduce counterparty risk and to ensure that the risk assumed is known and managed by the Company, investments are diversified among different banking institutions (both local and international). The Company evaluates the credit standing of each counterparty and the levels of investment, based on (i) their credit rating, (ii) the equity size of the counterparty, and (iii) investment limits according to the Company’s level of liquidity. According to these three parameters, the Company chooses the most restrictive parameter of the previous three and based on this, establishes limits for operations with each counterparty.

 

The Company has no guarantees to mitigate this exposure.

 

(ii)Operational activities

 

The Company has four large sales “clusters”: travel agencies, cargo agents, airlines and credit-card administrators. The first three are governed by International Air Transport Association, international (“IATA”) organization comprising most of the airlines that represent over 90% of scheduled commercial traffic and one of its main objectives is to regulate the financial transactions between airlines and travel agents and cargo. When an agency or airline does not pay their debt, they are excluded from operating with IATA’s member airlines. In the case of credit-card administrators, they are fully guaranteed by 100% by the issuing institutions.

 

The exposure consists of the term granted, which fluctuates between 1 and 45 days.

 

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One of the tools the Company uses for reducing credit risk is to participate in global entities related to the industry, such as IATA, Business Sales Processing (“BSP”), Cargo Account Settlement Systems (“CASS”), IATA Clearing House (“ICH”) and banks (credit cards). These institutions fulfill the role of collectors and distributors between airlines and travel and cargo agencies. In the case of the Clearing House, it acts as an offsetting entity between airlines for the services provided between them. A reduction in term and implementation of guarantees has been achieved through these entities. Currently the sales invoicing of TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A. related with travel agents and cargo agents for domestic transportation in Brazil is done directly by TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.

 

Credit quality of financial assets

 

The external credit evaluation system used by the Company is provided by IATA. Internal systems are also used for particular evaluations or specific markets based on trade reports available on the local market. The internal classification system is complementary to the external one, i.e. for agencies or airlines not members of IATA, the internal demands are greater.

 

To reduce the credit risk associated with operational activities, the Company has established credit limits to abridge the exposure of their debtors which are monitored permanently (mainly in case of operational activities of TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A. with travel agents).The bad-debt rate in the principal countries where the Company has a presence is insignificant.

 

(c)Liquidity risk

 

Liquidity risk represents the risk that the Company has no sufficient funds to meet its obligations.

 

Because of the cyclical nature of the business, the operation, and its investment and financing needs related to the acquisition of new aircraft and renewal of its fleet, plus the financing needs, the Company requires liquid funds, defined as cash and cash equivalents plus other short term financial assets, to meet its payment obligations.

 

The liquid funds, the future cash generation and the capacity to obtain additional funding, through bond issuance and banking loans, will allow the Company to obtain sufficient alternatives to face its investment and financing future commitments.

 

The liquid funds balance as of March 31, 2016 is US$1,340 million, invested in short term instruments through financial high credit rating levels entities.

 

In addition to the liquid funds, the Company has access to short term credit line. As of March 31, 2016, LATAM has working capital credit lines with multiple banks.

 

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Class of liability for the analysis of liquidity risk ordered by date of maturity as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Debtor: LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries, Tax No. 89.862.200-2 Chile.

 

                More than   More than   More than                        
            Up to   90 days   one to   three to   More than                    
      Creditor     90   to one   three   five   five       Nominal      Effective   Nominal 
Tax No.  Creditor  country  Currency  days   year   years   years   years   Total   value   Amortization  rate   rate 
            ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$      %   % 
Loans to exporters                                                         
97.032.000-8  BBVA  Chile  US$   100,336    -    -    -    -    100,336    100,000   At Expiration   1.33    1.33 
97.036.000-K  SANTANDER  Chile  US$   100,440    -    -    -    -    100,440    100,000   At Expiration   1.80    1.80 
97.030.000-7  ESTADO  Chile  US$   58,061    -    -    -    -    58,061    57,357   At Expiration   4.91    4.91 
97.004.000-5  BANCO DECHILE  Chile  US$   50,060    -    -    -    -    50,060    50,000   At Expiration   1.44    1.44 
97.003.000-K  BANCO DOBRASIL  Chile  US$   -    71,969    -    -    -    71,969    70,000   At Expiration   2.82    2.82 
97.951.000-4  HSBC  Chile  US$   12,023    -    -    -    -    12,023    12,000   At Expiration   0.75    0.75 
Bank loans                                                         
97.023.000-9  CORP BANCA  Chile  UF   20,997    61,752    105,115    32,782    -    220,646    206,647   Quarterly   4.16    4.16 
0-E  BLADEX  U.S.A.  US$   3,632    6,070    30,526    15,514    -    55,742    50,000   Semiannual   4.58    4.58 
0-E  DVB BANK SE  U.S.A.  US$   265    370    95,949    -    -    96,584    95,784   Quarterly   1.69    1.69 
97.036.000-K  SANTANDER  Chile  US$   675    -    179,835    -    -    180,510    179,835   Quarterly   2.53    2.53 
Obligations with the public                                                         
0-E  BANK OF NEW YORK  U.S.A.  US$   18,125    18,125    72,500    554,375    -    663,125    500,000   At Expiration   7.77    7.25 
Guaranteed obligations                                                         
0-E  CREDIT AGRICOLE  France  US$   35,603    97,607    231,868    51,085    9,137    425,300    409,578   Quarterly   1.93    1.77 
0-E  BNP PARIBAS  U.S.A.  US$   10,183    30,799    84,012    84,532    139,354    348,880    311,234   Quarterly   2.45    2.41 
0-E  WELLS FARGO  U.S.A.  US$   35,762    107,373    286,823    287,569    518,938    1,236,465    1,149,856   Quarterly   2.25    1.64 
0-E  WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY  U.S.A.  US$   29,018    78,207    192,034    189,791    746,129    1,235,179    948,685   Quarterly   4.25    4.25 
0-E  CITIBANK  U.S.A.  US$   19,823    59,737    161,174    164,022    246,121    650,877    599,960   Quarterly   2.49    1.74 
97.036.000-K  SANTANDER  Chile  US$   5,716    17,233    46,491    47,310    44,344    161,094    154,436   Quarterly   1.57    1.03 
0-E  BTMU  U.S.A.  US$   3,073    9,272    25,075    25,609    36,900    99,929    94,241   Quarterly   1.92    1.32 
0-E  APPLE BANK  U.S.A.  US$   1,511    4,559    12,349    12,630    18,609    49,658    46,810   Quarterly   2.02    1.42 
0-E  US BANK  U.S.A.  US$   18,629    55,758    147,837    146,546    285,357    654,127    576,555   Quarterly   3.99    2.81 
0-E  DEUTSCHE BANK  U.S.A.  US$   6,053    18,184    37,613    31,241    59,742    152,833    131,930   Quarterly   3.62    3.62 
0-E  NATIXIS  France  US$   14,188    42,992    117,343    99,815    239,472    513,810    457,979   Quarterly   2.22    2.19 
0-E  HSBC  U.S.A.  US$   1,632    4,912    13,190    13,322    23,655    56,711    52,211   Quarterly   2.58    1.77 
0-E  PK AirFinance  U.S.A.  US$   2,201    6,738    19,153    21,068    15,358    64,518    60,633   Monthly   2.14    2.14 
0-E  KFW IP EX-BANK  Germany  US$   2,448    7,438    19,430    14,909    1,113    45,338    42,883   Quarterly   2.27    2.27 
Other guaranteed obligations                                                         
0-E  CITIBANK  U.S.A.  US$   2,151    6,453    292,207    -    -    300,811    275,000   At Expiration   3.13    3.13 
0-E  DVB Bank SE  U.S.A.  US$   8,247    16,486    -    -    -    24,733    24,438   Quarterly   2.32    2.32 
Financial leases                                                         
0-E  ING  U.S.A.  US$   9,240    22,714    39,663    24,209    -    95,826    86,890   Quarterly   5.26    4.68 
0-E  CREDIT AGRICOLE  France  US$   1,738    5,305    5,447    -    -    12,490    12,289   Quarterly   1.59    1.59 
0-E  CITIBANK  U.S.A.  US$   6,083    18,250    48,667    32,513    -    105,513    92,696   Quarterly   6.40    5.67 
0-E  PEFCO  U.S.A.  US$   17,560    52,672    104,147    17,440    -    191,819    177,669   Quarterly   5.37    4.77 
0-E  BNP PARIBAS  U.S.A.  US$   11,443    34,484    80,053    26,674    -    152,654    143,150   Quarterly   4.14    3.70 
0-E  WELLS FARGO  U.S.A.  US$   5,590    16,770    44,649    44,551    18,560    130,120    117,109   Quarterly   3.98    3.54 
0-E  DVB BANK S E  U.S.A.  US$   4,759    14,283    9,528    -    -    28,570    28,000   Quarterly   2.09    2.09 
0-E  BANC OF AMERICA  U.S.A.  US$   1,752    363    -    -    -    2,115    2,096   Monthly   1.41    1.41 
Other loans                                                         
0-E  BOEING  U.S.A.  US$   336    -    75,993    -    -    76,329    75,993   At Expiration   1.79    1.79 
0-E  CITIBANK (*)  U.S.A.  US$   25,620    78,032    207,093    181,044    -    491,789    430,639   Quarterly   6.00    6.00 
Hedging derivatives                                                         
-  OTROS  -  US$   9,891    24,126    25,829    1,084    -    60,930    56,804   -   -    - 
                                                          
   Total         654,864    989,033    2,811,593    2,119,635    2,402,789    8,977,914    7,981,387              

 

(*) Securitized bond with the future flows from the sales with credit card in United States and Canada.

 

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Class of liability for the analysis of liquidity risk ordered by date of maturity as of March 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

Debtor: TAM S.A. and Subsidiaries, Tax No. 02.012.862/0001-60, Brazil.

 

                More than   More than   More than                        
            Up to   90 days   one to   three to   More than                    
      Creditor     90   to one   three   five   five       Nominal      Effective   Nominal 
Tax No.  Creditor  country  Currency  days   year   years   years   years   Total   value   Amortization  rate   rate 
            ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $      %   % 
Bank loans                                                         
0-E  NEDERLANDS CHE                                                      
   CREDIETVERZEKERING MAATS CHAPPIJ  Holanda  US$   181    493    1,315    1,314    547    3,850    3,237   Monthly   6.01    6.01 
Obligation with the public                                                         
0-E  BANK OF NEW YORK  U.S.A.  US$   32,951    34,853    401,075    89,878    521,959    1,080,716    800,000   At Expiration   8.17    8.00 
Financial leases                                                         
                                                          
0-E  AFS INVESTMENT IX LLC  U.S.A.  US$   2,761    7,699    20,525    16,242    -    47,227    41,533   Monthly   1.25    1.25 
0-E  AIRBUS FINANCIAL  U.S.A.  US$   2,003    5,844    15,792    13,740    -    37,379    35,503   Monthly   1.43    1.43 
0-E  DVB BANK SE  U.S.A.  US$   122    360    164    -    -    646    637   Monthly   1.64    1.64 
0-E  GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION  U.S.A.  US$   3,840    11,469    5,221    -    -    20,530    20,107   Monthly   1.25    1.25 
0-E  KFW IP EX-BANK  Alemania  US$   606    1,775    1,552    -    -    3,933    3,859   Monthly/ Quarterly   1.72    1.72 
0-E  NATIXIS  Francia  US$   2,691    9,027    22,776    23,154    67,228    124,876    112,516   Quarterly/ Semiannual   3.85    3.85 
0-E  P K AIRFINANCE US, INC.  U.S.A.  US$   1,437    20,592    -    -    -    22,029    21,769   Monthly   1.75    1.75 
0-E  WACAPOU LEASING S.A.  Luxemburg  US$   505    1,352    3,111    14,216    -    19,184    17,986   Quarterly   2.00    2.00 
0-E  SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE MILAN BRANCH  Italy  US$   11,973    31,909    85,799    203,865    -    333,546    304,338   Quarterly   3.63    3.55 
0-E  BANCO IBM S.A  Brazil  BRL   301    954    1,023    -    -    2,278    1,658   Monthly   14.14    14.14 
0-E  HP FINANCIAL SERVICE  Brazil  BRL   206    618    -    -    -    824    783   Monthly   10.02    10.02 
0-E  SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE  Francia  BRL   117    372    559    -    -    1,048    757   Monthly   14.14    14.14 
   Total         59,694    127,317    558,912    362,409    589,734    1,698,066    1,364,683              

 

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Class of liability for the analysis of liquidity risk ordered by date of maturity as of December 31, 2015

Debtor: LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries, Tax No. 89.862.200-2, Chile.

 

                More than   More than   More than                         
            Up to   90 days   one to   three to   More than                     
      Creditor     90   to one   three   five   five       Nominal       Effective   Nominal 
Tax No.  Creditor  country  Currency  days   year   years   years   years   Total   value   Amortization   rate   rate 
            ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$       %   % 
Trade and other accounts payables                                                  
-  OTHERS  VARIOS  US$   389,224    9,304    -    -    -    398,528    398,528    -    -    - 
         CLP   27,234    52    -    -    -    27,286    27,286    -    -    - 
         BRL   276,161    4    -    -    -    276,165    276,165    -    -    - 
         Others currencies   276,071    965    -    -    -    277,036    277,036    -    -    - 
Accounts payable to related parties currents                                                  
65.216.000-K  COMUNIDAD MUJER  Chile  CLP   8    -    -    -    -    8    8    -    -    - 
78.591.370-1  BETHIA S.A.Y FILIALES  Chile  CLP   3    -    -    -    -    3    3    -    -    - 
79.773.440-3  Transportes San Felipe S.A.  Chile  CLP   56                        56    56    -    -    - 
78.997.060-2  Viajes Falabella Ltda.  Chile  CLP   353                        353    353    -    -    - 
0-E  Consultoría Administrativa Profesional  Mexico  MXN   53    -    -    -    -    53    53    -    -    - 
0-E  INVERSORA AERONÁUTICA ARGENTINA  Argentina  US$   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
   Total         969,163    10,325    -    -    -    979,488    979,488                
                                                            
   Total consolidated         1,683,721    1,126,675    3,370,505    2,482,044    2,992,523    11,655,468    10,325,558                

 

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Class of liability for the analysis of liquidity risk ordered by date of maturity as of December 31, 2015

Debtor: LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries, Tax No. 89.862.2 00-2 Chile.

 

                More than   More than   More than                        
            Up to   90 days   one to   three to   More than                    
      Creditor     90   to one   three   five   five       Nominal      Effective   Nominal 
Tax No.  Creditor  country  Currency  days   year   years   years   years   Total   value   Amortization  rate   rate 
            ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$      %   % 
Loans to exporters                                                   
97.032.000-8  BBVA  Chile  US$   100,253    -    -    -    -    100,253    100,000   At Expiration   1.00    1.00 
97.036.000-K  SANTANDER  Chile  US$   100,363    -    -    -    -    100,363    100,000   At Expiration   1.44    1.44 
97.030.000-7  ESTADO  Chile  US$   55,172    -    -    -    -    55,172    55,000   At Expiration   1.05    1.05 
97.004.000-5  BANCO DE CHILE  Chile  US$   50,059    -    -    -    -    50,059    50,000   At Expiration   1.42    1.42 
97.003.000-K  BANCO DO BRASIL  Chile  US$   70,133    -    -    -    -    70,133    70,000   At Expiration   1.18    1.18 
97.951.000-4  HSBC  Chile  US$   12,020    -    -    -    -    12,020    12,000   At Expiration   0.66    0.66 
Bank loans                                                         
97.023.000-9  CORPBANCA  Chile  UF   19,873    58,407    112,252    35,953    -    226,485    211,135   Quarterly   4.18    4.18 
0-E  BANCO BLADEX  U.S.A.  US$   -    9,702    30,526    15,514    -    55,742    50,000   Semiannual   4.58    4.58 
0-E  DVB BANK SE  U.S.A.  US$   146    430    154,061    -    -    154,637    153,514   Quarterly   1.67    1.67 
97.036.000-K  SANTANDER  Chile  US$   1,053    -    226,712    -    -    227,765    226,712   Quarterly   2.24    2.24 
Obligations with the public                                                   
0-E  BANK OF NEWYORK  U.S.A.  US$   -    36,250    72,500    554,375    -    663,125    500,000   At Expiration   7.77    7.25 
Guaranteed obligations                                                      
0-E  CREDIT AGRICOLE  Francia  US$   31,813    92,167    210,541    55,381    12,677    402,579    389,027   Quarterly   1.83    1.66 
0-E  BNP PARIBAS  U.S.A.  US$   9,899    29,975    82,094    83,427    148,904    354,299    319,397   Quarterly   2.29    2.22 
0-E  WELLS FARGO  U.S.A.  US$   35,636    106,990    285,967    286,959    554,616    1,270,168    1,180,751   Quarterly   2.27    1.57 
0-E  WILMINGTON TRUST  U.S.A.  US$   6,110    69,232    135,334    133,363    539,019    883,058    675,696   Quarterly   4.25    4.25 
0-E  CITIBANK  U.S.A.  US$   19,478    58,741    158,957    162,459    266,273    665,908    617,002   Quarterly   2.40    1.64 
97.036.000-K  SANTANDER  Chile  US$   5,585    16,848    45,653    46,740    50,124    164,950    159,669   Quarterly   1.47    0.93 
0-E  BTMU  U.S.A.  US$   2,992    9,035    24,541    25,214    39,930    101,712    96,954   Quarterly   1.82    1.22 
0-E  APPLE BANK  U.S.A.  US$   1,471    4,445    12,079    12,431    20,099    50,525    48,142   Quarterly   1.72    1.12 
0-E  US BANK  U.S.A.  US$   18,643    55,824    147,994    146,709    303,600    672,770    591,039   Quarterly   3.99    2.81 
0-E  DEUTSCHE BANK  U.S.A.  US$   5,923    17,881    39,185    30,729    63,268    156,986    136,698   Quarterly   3.40    3.40 
0-E  NATIXIS  France  US$   13,740    41,730    115,026    100,617    249,194    520,307    469,423   Quarterly   2.08    2.05 
0-E  HSBC  U.S.A.  US$   1,590    4,790    12,908    13,112    25,175    57,575    53,583   Quarterly   2.40    1.59 
0-E  PK Air Finance  U.S.A.  US$   2,172    6,675    18,928    20,812    18,104    66,691    62,514   Monthly   2.04    2.04 
0-E  KFW IPEX-BANK  Germany  US$   728    2,232    5,684    4,131    1,658    14,433    13,593   Quarterly   2.45    2.45 
Other guaranteed obligations                                                         
0-E  DVB BANK SE  U.S.A.  US$   8,225    24,695    -    -    -    32,920    32,492   Quarterly   2.32    2.32 
Financial leases                                                         
0-E  ING  U.S.A.  US$   9,214    26,054    41,527    28,234    -    105,029    94,998   Quarterly   5.13    4.57 
0-E  CREDIT AGRICOLE  France  US$   1,711    5,236    7,216    -    -    14,163    13,955   Quarterly   1.28    1.28 
0-E  CITIBANK  U.S.A.  US$   6,083    18,250    48,667    38,596    -    111,596    97,383   Quarterly   6.40    5.67 
0-E  PEFCO  U.S.A.  US$   17,556    52,674    115,934    23,211    -    209,375    192,914   Quarterly   5.37    4.77 
0-E  BNP PARIBAS  U.S.A.  US$   11,368    34,292    86,206    31,782    -    163,648    153,107   Quarterly   4.08    3.64 
0-E  WELLS FARGO  U.S.A.  US$   5,594    16,768    44,663    44,565    24,125    135,715    121,628   Quarterly   3.98    3.54 
0-E  DVB BANK SE  U.S.A.  US$   4,732    14,225    14,269    -    -    33,226    32,567   Quarterly   2.06    2.06 
0-E  BANC OF AMERICA  U.S.A.  US$   703    2,756    -    -    -    3,459    2,770   Monthly   1.41    1.41 
Other loans                                                         
0-E  BOEING  U.S.A.  US$   655    533    151,362    -    -    152,550    151,362   At Expiration   1.80    1.80 
0-E  CITIBANK(*)  U.S.A.  US$   25,820    77,850    207,190    206,749    -    517,609    450,000   Quarterly   6.00    6.00 
Hedging derivatives                                                         
-  OTROS  -  US$   12,232    33,061    40,986    3,688    16    89,983    85,653   -   -    - 
                                                          
   Total         668,745    927,748    2,648,962    2,104,751    2,316,782    8,666,988    7,770,678              

 

(*) Securitized bond with the future flows from the sales with credit card in United States and Canada.

 

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Class of liability for the analysis of liquidity risk ordered by date of maturity as of December 31, 2015

Debtor: TAM S.A. and Subsidiaries, Tax No. 02.012.862/0001-60, Brazil.

 

                More than   More than   More than                        
            Up to   90 days   one to   three to   More than                    
      Creditor     90   to one   three   five   five       Nominal      Effective   Nominal 
Tax No.  Creditor  country  Currency  days   year   years   years   years   Total   value   Amortization  rate   rate 
            ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$      %   % 
Bank loans                                                         
0-E  NEDERLANDSCHE                                                      
   CREDIETVERZEKERING MAATSCHAPPIJ  Holland  US$   181    493    1,315    1,314    712    4,015    3,353   Monthly   6.01    6.01 
Obligation with the public                                                         
0-E  BANK OF NEW YORK  U.S.A.  US$   440    65,321    397,785    86,590    521,727    1,071,863    800,000   At Expiration   8.17    8.00 
Financial leases                                                      
                                                          
0-E  AFS INVESTMENT IX LLC  U.S.A.  US$   2,771    7,700    20,527    18,808    -    49,806    43,505   Monthly   1.25    1.25 
0-E  AIRBUS FINANCIAL  U.S.A.  US$   3,715    11,054    21,830    15,730    -    52,329    49,995   Monthly   1.43    1.43 
0-E  CREDIT AGRICOLE-CIB  France  US$   4,542    -    -    -    -    4,542    4,500   Quarterly/Semiannual   3.25    3.25 
0-E  DVB BANK SE  U.S.A.  US$   123    361    284    -    -    768    755   Monthly   1.64    1.64 
0-E  GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION  U.S.A.  US$   3,834    11,437    9,050    -    -    24,321    23,761   Monthly   1.25    1.25 
0-E  KFW IPEX-BANK  Germany  US$   3,345    6,879    15,973    12,429    -    38,626    36,899   Monthly/Quarterly   1.72    1.72 
0-E  NATIXIS  France  US$   4,338    7,812    22,635    23,030    70,925    128,740    115,020   Quarterly/Semiannual   3.85    3.85 
0-E  PK AIRFINANCE US, INC.  U.S.A.  US$   1,428    21,992    -    -    -    23,420    23,045   Monthly   1.75    1.75 
0-E  WACAPOU LEASING S.A.  Luxemburg  US$   520    1,386    3,198    14,567    -    19,671    18,368   Quarterly   2.00    2.00 
0-E  SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE MILAN BRANCH  Italy  US$   11,993    31,874    85,695    214,612    -    344,174    312,486   Quarterly   3.63    3.55 
0-E  BANCO IBM S.A  Brazil  BRL   267    846    1,230    -    -    2,343    1,728   Monthly   14.14    14.14 
0-E  HP FINANCIAL SERVICE  Brazil  BRL   188    564    188    -    -    940    882   Monthly   10.02    10.02 
0-E  SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE  France  BRL   104    330    626    -    -    1,060    775   Monthly   14.14    14.14 
   Total         37,789    168,049    580,336    387,080    593,364    1,766,618    1,435,072              

 

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Class of liability for the analysis of liquidity risk ordered by date of maturity as of December 31, 2015

Debtor: LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries, Tax No. 89.862.200-2, Chile.

 

                More than   More than   More than                         
            Up to   90 days   one to   three to   More than                     
      Creditor     90   to one   three   five   five       Nominal       Effective   Nominal 
Tax No.  Creditor  country  Currency  days   year   years   years   years   Total   value   Amortization   rate   rate 
            ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$       %   % 
Trade and other accounts payables                                              
-  OTHERS  OTHERS  US$   442,320    14,369    -    -    -    456,689    456,689    -    -    - 
         CLP   39,823    114    -    -    -    39,937    39,937    -    -    - 
         BRL   301,569    16    -    -    -    301,585    301,585    -    -    - 
         Others currencies   218,347    9,016    -    -    -    227,363    227,363    -    -    - 
Accounts payable to related parties currents                                              
65.216.000-K  COMUNIDAD MUJER  Chile  CLP   10    -    -    -    -    10    10    -    -    - 
78.591.370-1  BETHIA S.A. Y FILIALES  Chile  CLP   5    -    -    -    -    5    5    -    -    - 
78.997.060-2  Viajes Falabella Ltd a.  Chile  CLP   68                        68    68    -    -    - 
0-E  Consultoría Administrativa Profesional  Mexico  MXN   342    -    -    -    -    342    342    -    -    - 
0-E  INVERSORA AERONÁUTICA ARGENTINA  Argentina  US$   22    -    -    -    -    22    22    -    -    - 
   Total         1,002,506    23,515    -    -    -    1,026,021    1,026,021                
                                                            
   Total consolidado         1,709,040    1,119,312    3,229,298    2,491,831    2,910,146    11,459,627    10,231,771                

 

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The Company has fuel, interest rate and exchange rate hedging strategies involving derivatives contracts with different financial institutions. The Company has margin facilities with each financial institution in order to regulate the mutual exposure produced by changes in the market valuation of the derivatives.

 

At the end of 2015, the Company provided US$ 49.6 million in derivative margin guarantees, for cash and stand-by letters of credit. At March 31, 2016, the Company had provided US$ 52.6 million in guarantees for Cash and cash equivalent and stand-by letters of credit. The rise was due at i) maturity of hedge contracts, ii) acquire of new fuel purchase contracts, and iii) changes in fuel prices, exchange rate and interest rates.

 

3.2.Capital risk management

 

The Company’s objectives, with respect to the management of capital, are (i) to comply with the restrictions of minimum equity and (ii) to maintain an optimal capital structure.

 

The Company monitors its contractual obligations and the regulatory limitations in the different countries where the entities of the group are domiciled to assure they meet the limit of minimum net equity, where the most restrictive limitation is to maintain a positive net equity.

 

Additionally, the Company periodically monitors the short and long term cash flow projections to assure the Company has adequate sources of funding to generate the cash requirement to face its investment and funding future commitments.

 

The Company international credit rating is the consequence of the Company capacity to face its long terms financing commitments. As of March 31, 2016 the Company has an international long term credit rating of BB- with negative outlook by Standard & Poor’s, a B+ rating with negative outlook by Fitch Ratings and a Ba2 rating with stable outlook by Moody’s.

 

3.3.Estimates of fair value.

 

At March 31, 2016, the Company maintained financial instruments that should be recorded at fair value. These are grouped into two categories:

 

1.Hedge Instruments:

 

This category includes the following instruments:

 

-Interest rate derivative contracts,

 

-Fuel derivative contracts,

 

-Currency derivative contracts.

 

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2.Financial Investments:

 

This category includes the following instruments:

 

-Investments in short-term Mutual Funds (cash equivalent),

 

-Private investment funds.

 

The Company has classified the fair value measurement using a hierarchy that reflects the level of information used in the assessment. This hierarchy consists of 3 levels (I) fair value based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities, (II) fair value calculated through valuation methods based on inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (that is, as prices) or indirectly (that is, derived from prices) and (III) fair value based on inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data. 

 

The fair value of financial instruments traded in active markets, such as investments acquired for trading, is based on quoted market prices at the close of the period using the current price of the buyer. The fair value of financial assets not traded in active markets (derivative contracts) is determined using valuation techniques that maximize use of available market information. Valuation techniques generally used by the Company are quoted market prices of similar instruments and / or estimating the present value of future cash flows using forward price curves of the market at period end.

 

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The following table shows the classification of financial instruments at fair value, depending on the level of information used in the assessment:

 

   As of March 31, 2016   As of December 31, 2015 
       Fair value measurements using values       Fair value measurements using values 
       considered as       considered as 
   Fair value   Level I   Level II   Level III   Fair value   Level I   Level II   Level III 
   ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $ 
   Unaudited                 
Assets                                        
Cash and cash equivalents   30,373    30,373    -    -    26,600    26,600    -    - 
                                         
Short-term mutual funds   30,373    30,373    -    -    26,600    26,600    -    - 
                                         
Other financial assets, current   576,128    572,249    3,879    -    624,200    607,622    16,578    - 
Fair value of fuel derivatives   2,760    -    2,760    -    6,293    -    6,293    - 
Fair value of foreign currency derivatives   956    -    956    -    9,888    -    9,888    - 
Interest accrued since the last payment date of Cross Currency Swap   163         163    -    397         397    - 
Private investment funds   493,983    493,983    -    -    448,810    448,810    -    - 
Certificate of deposit CDB   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Domestic and foreign bonds   78,266    78,266    -    -    158,812    158,812    -    - 
Other investments   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
                                         
Liabilities                                        
Other financial liabilities, current   87,567         87,567    -    134,089         134,089    - 
Fair value of interest rate derivatives   21,382    -    21,382    -    33,518    -    33,518    - 
Fair value of fuel derivatives   40,879    -    40,879    -    39,818         39,818    - 
Fair value of foreign currency derivatives   21,343    -    21,343    -    56,424    -    56,424    - 
Interest accrued since the last payment date of Currency Swap   3,963         3,963    -    4,329         4,329    - 
Interest rate derivatives not recognized as a hedge   -    -    -    -    -         -    - 
                                         
Other financial liabilities, non current   14,070    -    14,070    -    16,128    -    16,128    - 
Fair value of interest rate derivatives   14,070    -    14,070    -    16,128    -    16,128    - 

 

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Additionally, at March 31, 2016, the Company has financial instruments which are not recorded at fair value. In order to meet the disclosure requirements of fair values, the Company has valued these instruments as shown in the table below:

 

   As of March 31, 2016   As of December 31, 2015 
   Book   Fair   Book   Fair 
   value   value   value   value 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited         
Cash and cash equivalents   737,627    737,627    726,897    726,897 
Cash on hand   23,322    23,322    10,656    10,656 
Bank balance   204,278    204,278    302,696    302,696 
Overnight   130,220    130,220    267,764    267,764 
Time deposits   379,807    379,807    145,781    145,781 
                     
Other financial assets, current   28,623    28,623    27,148    27,148 
Other financial assets   28,623    28,623    27,148    27,148 
                     
Trade and other accounts receivable current   815,150    815,150    796,974    796,974 
Accounts receivable from related entities   228    228    183    183 
Other financial assets, non current   103,073    103,073    89,458    89,458 
Accounts receivable   7,014    7,014    10,715    10,715 
                     
Other financial liabilities, current (*)   1,553,996    1,865,918    1,510,146    1,873,552 
Trade and other accounts payables   1,452,837    1,452,837    1,483,957    1,483,957 
Accounts payable to related entities   472    472    447    447 
Other financial liabilities, non current (*)   7,673,334    7,550,409    7,516,257    7,382,221 
Accounts payable, non-current   410,418    410,418    417,050    417,050 

 

(*) Fair value Level II

 

The book values of accounts receivable and payable are assumed to approximate their fair values, due to their short-term nature. In the case of cash on hand, bank balances, overnight, time deposits and accounts payable, non-current, fair value approximates their carrying values.

 

The fair value of Other financial liabilities is estimated by discounting the future contractual cash flows at the current market interest rate for similar financial instruments. In the case of Other financial assets, the valuation was performed according to market prices at period end.

 

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NOTE 4 - ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGMENTS

 

The Company has used estimates to value and record certain assets, liabilities, revenue, expenditure, and commitments. Basically, these estimates relate to:

 

(a)          Evaluation of possible losses through impairment of goodwill and intangible assets with an indefinite useful life.

 

As of March 31, 2016 goodwill amounted to ThUS$ 2,493,114 (ThUS$ 2,280,575 at December 31, 2015), while intangible assets with an indefinite useful life comprised airport slots for ThUS$ 896,392 (ThUS$ 816,987 at December 31, 2015), and Trademarks and Loyalty Program for ThUS$ 356,908 (ThUS$ 325,293 at December 31, 2015).

 

At least once per year the Company verifies whether goodwill and intangible assets with an indefinite useful life have suffered any losses through impairment. For the purposes of this evaluation, the Company has identified two cash-generating units (CGUs): “Air transport” and “Multiplus loyalty and coalition program.” The book value of goodwill assigned to each CGU as of March 31, 2016, amounted to ThUS$ 2,004,328 and ThUS$ 488,786 (ThUS$ 1,835,088 and ThUS$ 445,487 at December 31, 2015), which included intangible assets with undefined useful life:

 

   Air Transport
CGU
   Coalition and loyalty
Program Multiplus CGU
 
   As of   As of   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited     
Airport Slots   896.392    816.987    -    - 
Trade marks   58.130    52.981    -    - 
Loyalty program   -    -    298.778    272.312 

 

The recoverable value of these cash-generating units (CGUs) has been determined based on calculations of their value in use. The principal assumptions used by the management include: growth rate, exchange rate, discount rate, fuel prices, and other economic assumptions. The estimation of these assumptions requires significant administrative judgment, as these variables feature inherent uncertainty; however, the assumptions used are consistent with Company’s internal planning. Therefore, management evaluates and updates the estimates on an annual basis, in light of conditions that affect these variables. The mainly assumptions used as well as, the corresponding sensitivity analyses are showed in Note 15.

 

(b)Useful life, residual value, and impairment of property, plant, and equipment

 

The depreciation of assets is calculated based on the linear model, except for certain technical components depreciated on cycles and hours flown. These useful lives are reviewed on an annual basis according with the Company’s future economic benefits associated with them.

 

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Changes in circumstances such as: technological advances, business model, planned use of assets or capital strategy may render the useful life different to the lifespan estimated. When it is determined that the useful life of property, plant, and equipment must be reduced, as may occur in line with changes in planned usage of assets, the difference between the net book value and estimated recoverable value is depreciated, in accordance with the revised remaining useful life.

 

Residual values are estimated in accordance with the market value that these assets will have at the end of their useful life. The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, once a year. An asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount (note 2.8).

(c)Recoverability of deferred tax assets

 

Deferred taxes are calculated in accordance with the liability method, applied over temporary differences that arise between the fiscal based of assets and liabilities, and their book value. Deferred tax assets for tax losses are recognized to the extent that the realization of the related tax benefit through future taxable profits is probable. The Company makes tax and financial projections to evaluate the realization of deferred tax asset over the course of time. Additionally, these projections are ensured to be consistent with those used to measure other long term assets. As of March 31, 2016 the company recognized deferred tax assets amounting to ThUS$ 370,934 (ThUS$ 376,595 at December 31, 2015), and had ceased to recognize deferred tax assets for tax losses amounting to ThUS$ 34,633 (ThUS$ 15,513 at December 31, 2015) (Note 17).

 

(d)Air tickets sold that are not actually used.

 

The Company advance sales of tickets as deferred revenue. Revenue from ticket sales is recognized in the income statement when the service is provided or when the tickets expires unused, reducing the corresponding deferred revenue. The Company evaluates monthly the probability that tickets expiry unused, based on the history of used tickets. Changes in the exchange probability would have an impact our revenue in the year in which the change occurs and in future years. As of March 31, 2016, deferred revenue associated with air tickets sold amounted to ThUS$ 1,184,064 (ThUS$ 1,223,886 as of December 31, 2015). An hypothetical change of 1% in passenger behavior regarding to the ticket usage, - that is, if during the next 6 months after sells probability of used were 89% rather than 90%, as we consider, it would lead to a change in the expiry period from 6 to 7 months, which, as of March 31, 2016, would have an impact of up to ThUS$ 25,000.

 

(e)Valuation of loyalty points and kilometers granted to loyalty program members, pending usage.

 

As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company operated the following loyalty programs: LANPASS, TAM Fidelidade and Multiplus, with the objective of enhancing customer loyalty by offering points or kilometers (see Note 21).

 

When kilometers and points are redeemed for products and services other than the services provided by the Company, revenue is recognized immediately; when they are redeemed for air tickets on airlines from to LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and subsidiaries, revenue is deferred until the transport service is provided or the corresponding tickets expired.

 

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Deferred revenue from loyalty programs at the closing date corresponds to the valuation of points and kilometers granted to loyalty program members, pending of use, and the probability to be redeemed.

According to IFRIC-13, kilometers and points value that the Company estimate are not likely to be redeemed (“breakage”), they recognize the associated value proportionally during the period in which the remaining kilometers or points are expected to be redeemed. The Company uses statistical models to estimate the breakage, based on historical redemption patterns Changes in the breakage would have a significant impact on our revenue in the year in which the change occurs and in future years.

 

As of March 31, 2016, deferred revenue associated with the LANPASS loyalty program amounted to ThUS$ 923,006 (ThUS$ 973,264 at December 31, 2015). As of March 31, 2016 a hypothetical change of 1% in the probability of usage would result in an impact of approximately ThUS$ 30,000 and ThUS$24.233 at the same period of 2015. Meanwhile, deferred revenue associated with the TAM Fidelidade and Multiplus loyalty programs amounted to ThUS$ 389,464 (ThUS$ 452,264 at December 31, 2015). As of March 31, 2016 a hypothetical change of 2% in the probability of usage would result in an impact of approximately ThUS$ 3,646 and ThUS$ 2,881 at the same period of 2015.

 

The fair value of kilometers is determined by the Company based in its best estimate of the price at which they have been sold in the past. As of March 31, 2016 a hypothetical change of 1% in the fair value of the unused kilometers would result in an impact of approximately ThUS$ 9,000 and ThUS$ 8,900 at the same period of 2015.

 

(f)Provisions needs, and their valuation when required

 

Known contingencies are recognized when: the Company has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events; it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation and the amount has been reliably estimated. The Company applies professional judgment, experience, and knowledge to use available information to determine these values, in light of the specific characteristics of known risks. This process facilitates the early assessment and valuation of potential risks in individual cases or in the development of contingent eventualities.

 

(g)Investment in subsidiary (TAM)

 

The management has applied its judgment in determining that LATAM Airlines Group S.A. controls TAM S.A. and Subsidiaries, for accounting purposes, and has therefore consolidated the financial statements.

 

The grounds for this decision are that LATAM issued ordinary shares in exchange for the majority of circulating ordinary and preferential shares in TAM, except for those TAM shareholders who did not accept the exchange, which were subject to a squeeze out, entitling LATAM to substantially all economic benefits generated by the LATAM Group, and thus exposing it to substantially all risks relating to the operations of TAM. This exchange aligns the economic interests of LATAM and all of its shareholders, including the controlling shareholders of TAM, thus insuring that the shareholders and directors of TAM shall have no incentive to exercise their rights in a manner that would be beneficial to TAM but detrimental to LATAM. Furthermore, all significant actions necessary of the operation of the airlines require votes in favor by the controlling shareholders of both LATAM and TAM.

 

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Since the integration of LAN and TAM operations, the most critical airline operations in Brazil have been managed by the CEO of TAM while global activities have been managed by the CEO of LATAM, who is in charge of the operation of the LATAM Group as a whole and reports to the LATAM Board.

 

The CEO of LATAM also evaluates the performance of LATAM Group executives and, together with the LATAM Board, determines compensation. Although Brazilian law currently imposes restrictions on the percentages of voting rights that may be held by foreign investors, LATAM believes that the economic basis of these agreements meets the requirements of accounting standards in force, and that the consolidation of the operations of LAN and LATAM is appropriate.

 

These estimates were made based on the best information available relating to the matters analyzed.

 

In any case, it is possible that events that may take place in the future could lead to their modification in future reporting periods, which would be made in a prospective manner.

 

NOTE 5 - SEGMENTAL INFORMATION

 

The Company has determined that it has two operating segments: the air transportation business and the coalition and loyalty program Multiplus.

 

The Air transport segment corresponds to the route network for air transport and it is based on the way that the business is run and managed, according to the centralized nature of its operations, the ability to open and close routes and reallocate resources (aircraft, crew, staff, etc..) within the network, which is a functional relationship between all of them, making them inseparable. This segment definition is the most common level used by the global airline industry.

 

The segment of loyalty coalition called Multiplus, unlike LanPass and TAM Fidelidade, is a frequent flyer programs which operate as a unilateral system of loyalty that offers a flexible coalition system, interrelated among its members, with 14.7 million of members, along with being a regulated entity with a separately business and not directly related to air transport.

 

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(a)For the periods ended

 

           Coalition and                 
   Air   loyalty program                 
   transportation   Multiplus   Eliminations   Consolidated 
   At March 31,   At March 31,   At March 31,   At March 31, 
   2016   2015   2016   2015   2016   2015   2016   2015 
   ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $ 
   Unaudited 
Income from ordinary activities from external customers(*)   2,138,925    2,561,740    95,332    132,109    -    -    2,234,257    2,693,849 
LAN passenger   1,084,909    1,128,658    -    -    -    -    1,084,909    1,128,658 
TAM passenger   778,049    1,082,760    95,332    132,109    -    -    873,381    1,214,869 
Freight   275,967    350,322    -    -    -    -    275,967    350,322 
Income from ordinary activities from transactions with other operating segments   95,332    132,109    17,593    14,426    (112,925)   (146,535)   -    - 
Other operating income   59,309    50,624    34,051    46,669    -    -    93,360    97,293 
Interest income   213    9,279    11,547    12,798    (896)   (3,587)   10,864    18,490 
Interest expense   (103,945)   (98,920)   -    -    896    3,587    (103,049)   (95,333)
Total net interest expense   (103,732)   (89,641)   11,547    12,798    -    -    (92,185)   (76,843)
                                         
Depreciation and amortization   (237,200)   (233,538)   (2,251)   (3,910)   -    -    (239,451)   (237,448)
Material non-cash items other than depreciation and amortization   53,159    (214,252)   (367)   86    -    -    52,792    (214,166)
Disposal of fixed assets and inventory losses   (7,013)   (6,879)   -    -    -    -    (7,013)   (6,879)
Doubtful accounts   (8,128)   (3,177)   35    (7)   -    -    (8,093)   (3,184)
Exchange differences   68,277    (204,670)   (379)   93    -    -    67,898    (204,577)
Result of indexation units   23    474    (23)   -    -    -    -    474 
Income (loss) atributable to owners of the parents   70,169    (73,359)   32,039    33,412    -    -    102,208    (39,947)
Expenses for income tax   (66,427)   40,640    (15,900)   (17,087)   -    -    (82,327)   23,553 
Segment profit/(loss)   83,993    (57,687)   32,039    33,412    -    -    116,032    (24,275)
Assets of segment   17,355,487    17,953,630    1,390,839    1,054,936    (114,479)   (118,886)   18,631,847    18,889,680 
Amount of non-current asset additions   506,254    172,829    -    -    -    -    506,254    172,829 
Property, plant and equipment   491,953    166,397    -    -    -    -    491,953    166,397 
Intangibles other than goodwill   14,301    6,432    -    -    -    -    14,301    6,432 
Segment liabilities   14,752,850    14,635,848    636,770    444,345    (34,503)   (271)   15,355,117    15,079,922 
Purchase of non-monetary assets of segment   303,262    299,410    -    -    -    -    303,262    299,410 

 

(*) The Company does not have any interest revenue that should be recognized as income from ordinary activities by interest.

 

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The Company’s revenues by geographic area are as follows:

 

   For the period ended 
   At March 31, 
   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Peru   151,542    163,314 
Argentina   274,650    253,250 
U.S.A.   245,175    277,513 
Europe   186,688    195,355 
Colombia   78,961    96,323 
Brazil   657,419    1,039,517 
Ecuador   51,812    61,463 
Chile   419,934    425,536 
Asia Pacific and rest of Latin America   168,076    181,578 
Income from ordinary activities   2,234,257    2,693,849 
Other operating income   93,360    97,293 

 

The Company allocates revenues by geographic area based on the point of sale of the passenger ticket or cargo. Assets are composed primarily of aircraft and aeronautical equipment, which are used throughout the different countries, so it is not possible to assign a geographic area.

 

The Company has no customers that individually represent more than 10% of sales.

 

NOTE 6 - CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Cash on hand   23,322    10,656 
Bank balances   204,278    302,696 
Overnight   130,220    267,764 
Total Cash   357,820    581,116 
Cash equivalents          
Time deposits   379,807    145,781 
Mutual funds   30,373    26,600 
Total cash equivalents   410,180    172,381 
Total cash and cash equivalents   768,000    753,497 

 

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Cash and cash equivalents are denominated in the following currencies:

 

   As of   As of 
Currency  March 31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Argentine peso   18,412    18,733 
Brazilian real   58,163    106,219 
Chilean peso (*)   22,410    17,978 
Colombian peso   7,026    14,601 
Euro   13,633    10,663 
US Dollar   640,189    564,214 
Strong bolivar (**)   1,775    2,986 
Other currencies   6,392    18,103 
Total   768,000    753,497 

 

(*) At March 31, 2016 and at December 31, 2015, the Company not maintains currency derivative contracts (forward)), for conversion into dollars of investments in pesos.

 

(**) At March 31, 2016, the Company has decided reflect an exchange rate loss of ThUS$ 40,968 consequence change in the SICAD rate of Venezuela (13.5 VEF/US$) at the DICOM rate equivalent to 198.70 VEF/US$. As of March 31, 2016, the DICOM rate equivalent to 272.91 VEF/US$, which represented assets that are held by the Company equivalent to ThUS$ 1,775 (ThUS$ 2,986 at December 31, 2015)

 

The Company has done significant non-cash transactions mainly with financial leases, which are detailed in Note 16 letter (d), additional information in numeral (iv) Financial leases.

 

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Other inflows (outflows) of cash:

 

   For the periods ended 
   March 31, 
   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Currency hedge   5,516    (3,748)
Vale vista refounds   4,091    - 
Tax paid on bank transaction   115    - 
Fuel derivatives premiums   (856)   (3,745)
Bank commissions, taxes paid and other   (1,887)   (421)
Hedging margin guarantees   (4,978)   69,658 
Guarantees   (6,977)   (54,174)
Fuel hedge   (27,370)   (131,229)
Total Other inflows (outflows) Operation flow   (32,346)   (123,659)
Certificate of bank deposits   -    3,800 
Tax paid on bank transaction   (3,423)   - 
Total Other inflows (outflows) Investment flow   (3,423)   3,800 
Credit card loan manager   -    2,814 
Finance charge by transfer of the rights   -    1,548 
Guarantees bonds emission   (7,489)   (10,048)
Aircraft Financing advances   (75,370)   46,997 
Total Other inflows (outflows) Financing flow   (82,859)   41,311 

 

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NOTE 7 - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

7.1.Financial instruments by category

 

As of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

  

               Initial designation     
  Loans       Held   as fair value     
   and   Hedge   for   through     
Assets  receivables   derivatives   trading   profit and loss   Total 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Cash and cash equivalents   737,627    -    -    30,373    768,000 
Other financial assets, current (*)   28,623    3,879    78,266    493,983    604,751 
Trade and others accounts receivable, current   815,150    -    -    -    815,150 
Accounts receivable from related entities, current   228    -    -    -    228 
Other financial assets, non current (*)   102,428    -    645    -    103,073 
Accounts receivable, non current   7,014    -    -    -    7,014 
Total   1,691,070    3,879    78,911    524,356    2,298,216 

 

  Other   Held     
   financial   Hedge     
Liabilities  liabilities   derivatives   Total 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Other liabilities, current   1,553,996    87,567    1,641,563 
Trade and others accounts payable, current   1,452,837    -    1,452,837 
Accounts payable to related entities, current   472    -    472 
Other financial liabilities, non-current   7,673,334    14,070    7,687,404 
Accounts payable, non-current   410,418    -    410,418 
Total   11,091,057    101,637    11,192,694 

 

(*)           The value presented as initial designation as fair value through profit and loss, corresponds mainly to private investment funds; and loans and receivables corresponds to guarantees given.

 

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As of December 31, 2015

 

               Initial designation     
   Loans       Held   as fair value     
   and   Hedge   for   through     
Assets  receivables   derivatives   trading   profit and loss   Total 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Cash and cash equivalents   726,897    -    -    26,600    753,497 
Other financial assets, current (*)   27,148    16,578    158,812    448,810    651,348 
Trade and others accounts receivable, current   796,974    -    -    -    796,974 
Accounts receivable from related entities, current   183    -    -    -    183 
Other financial assets, non current (*)   88,820    -    638    -    89,458 
Accounts receivable, non current   10,715    -    -    -    10,715 
Total   1,650,737    16,578    159,450    475,410    2,302,175 

 

   Other   Held     
   financial   Hedge     
Liabilities  liabilities   derivatives   Total 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Other liabilities, current  1,510,146   134,089   1,644,235 
Trade and others accounts payable, current   1,483,957    -    1,483,957 
Accounts payable to related entities, current   447    -    447 
Other financial liabilities, non-current   7,516,257    16,128    7,532,385 
Accounts payable, non-current   417,050    -    417,050 
Total   10,927,857    150,217    11,078,074 

 

(*)           The value presented as initial designation as fair value through profit and loss, corresponds mainly to private investment funds; and loans and receivables corresponds to guarantees given.

 

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7.2.Financial instruments by currency

 

a)Assets

 

   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31, 
  2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Cash and cash equivalents   768,000    753,497 
Argentine peso   18,412    18,733 
Brazilian real   58,163    106,219 
Chilean peso   22,410    17,978 
Colombian peso   7,026    14,601 
Euro   13,633    10,663 
US Dollar   640,189    564,214 
Strong bolivar   1,775    2,986 
Other currencies   6,392    18,103 
Other financial assets (current and non-current)   707,824    740,806 
Argentine peso   77,892    157,281 
Brazilian real   496,581    449,934 
Chilean peso   624    640 
Colombian peso   454    1,670 
Euro   3,236    615 
US Dollar   126,878    128,620 
Strong bolivar   1    22 
Other currencies   2,158    2,024 
Trade and other accounts receivable, current   815,150    796,974 
Argentine peso   63,926    71,438 
Brazilian real   338,995    191,037 
Chilean peso   30,033    57,755 
Colombian peso   5,818    13,208 
Euro   21,947    53,200 
US Dollar   280,032    320,959 
Strong bolivar   603    7,225 
Other currencies(*)   73,796    82,152 
Accounts receivable, non-current   7,014    10,715 
Brazilian real   572    521 
Chilean peso   6,227    5,041 
US Dollar   62    5,000 
Other currencies(*)   153    153 
Accounts receivable from related entities, current   228    183 
Brazilian real   4    - 
Chilean peso   249    183 
US Dollar   (25)   - 
Total assets   2,298,216    2,302,175 
Argentine peso   160,230    247,452 
Brazilian real   894,315    747,711 
Chilean peso   59,543    81,597 
Colombian peso   13,298    29,479 
Euro   38,816    64,478 
US Dollar   1,047,136    1,018,793 
Strong bolivar   2,379    10,233 
Other currencies   82,499    102,432 

 

(*)        See the composition of the others currencies in Note 8 Trade, other accounts receivable and non-current accounts receivable.

 

b)Liabilities
Liabilities information is detailed in the table within Note 3 Financial risk management.

 

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NOTE 8 - TRADE AND OTHER ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE CURRENT, AND NON-CURRENT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

 

   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Trade accounts receivable   704,749    685,733 
Other accounts receivable   177,622    182,028 
Total trade and other accounts receivable   882,371    867,761 
Less: Allowance for impairment loss   (60,207)   (60,072)
Total net trade and accounts receivable   822,164    807,689 
Less: non-current portion   accounts receivable   (7,014)   (10,715)
Trade and other accounts receivable, current   815,150    796,974 

 

The fair value of trade and other accounts receivable does not differ significantly from the book value.

 

The maturity of these accounts at the end of each period is as follows:

 

   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Fully performing   606,111    577,902 
Matured accounts receivable, but not impaired          
Expired from 1 to 90 days   25,150    28,717 
Expired from 91 to 180 days   9,599    10,995 
More than 180 days overdue (*)   3,682    8,047 
Total matured accounts receivable, but not impaired   38,431    47,759 
Matured accounts receivable and impaired          
Judicial, pre-judicial collection and protested documents   27,064    24,304 
Debtor under pre-judicial collection process and portfolio sensitization   33,143    35,768 
Total matured accounts receivable and impaired   60,207    60,072 
Total   704,749    685,733 

 

(*) Value of this segment corresponds primarily to accounts receivable that were evaluated in their ability to recover, therefore not requiring a provision.

 

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Currency balances that make up the Trade and other accounts receivable and non-current accounts receivable:

 

   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31, 
Currency  2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Argentine Peso   63,926    71,438 
Brazilian Real   339,567    191,558 
Chilean Peso   36,260    62,796 
Colombian peso   5,818    13,208 
Euro   21,947    53,200 
US Dollar   280,094    325,959 
Strong bolivar   603    7,225 
Other currency (*)   73,949    82,305 
Total   822,164    807,689 
           
(*)    Other currencies          
Australian Dollar   22,195    26,185 
Chinese Yuan   6,253    4,282 
Danish Krone   197    164 
Pound Sterling   4,519    7,228 
Indian Rupee   2,259    3,070 
Japanese Yen   7,050    4,343 
Norwegian Kroner   80    221 
Swiss Franc   1,178    1,919 
Korean Won   5,148    4,462 
New Taiwanese Dollar   759    3,690 
Other currencies   24,311    26,741 
Total   73,949    82,305 

 

The Company records allowances when there is evidence of impairment of trade receivables. The criteria used to determine that there is objective evidence of impairment losses are the maturity of the portfolio, specific acts of damage (default) and specific market signals.

 

Maturity  Impairment 
Judicial and pre-judicial collection assets   100%
Over 1 year   100%
Between 6 and 12 months   50%

 

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Movement in the allowance for impairment loss of Trade and other accounts receivables:

 

   Opening       (Increase)   Closing 
   balance   Write-offs   Decrease   balance 
Periods  ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
From January 1 to March 31, 2015 (Unaudited)   (71,042)   225    5,234    (65,583)
From April 1 to December 31, 2015   (65,583)   9,895    (4,384)   (60,072)
From January 1 to March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)   (60,072)   10,908    (11,043)   (60,207)

 

Once pre-judicial and judicial collection efforts are exhausted, the assets are written off against the allowance. The Company only uses the allowance method rather than direct write-off, to ensure control.

 

Historic and current re-negotiations are not relevant and the policy is to analyze case by case in order to classify them according to the existence of risk, determining whether it is appropriate to re-classify accounts to pre-judicial recovery. If such re-classification is justified, an allowance is made for the account, whether overdue or falling due.

 

The maximum credit-risk exposure at the date of presentation of the information is the fair value of each one of the categories of accounts receivable indicated above.

 

   As of March 31, 2016   As of December 31, 2015 
   Gross exposure   Gross   Exposure net   Gross exposure   Gross   Exposure net 
   according to   impaired   of risk   according to   Impaired   of risk 
   balance   exposure   concentrations   balance   exposure   concentrations 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited             
Trade accounts receivable   704,749    (60,207)   644,542    685,733    (60,072)   625,661 
Other accounts receivable   177,622    -    177,622    182,028    -    182,028 

 

There are no relevant guarantees covering credit risk and these are valued when they are settled; no materially significant direct guarantees exist. Existing guarantees, if appropriate, are made through IATA.

 

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NOTE 9 - ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE FROM/PAYABLE TO RELATED ENTITIES

 

(a)Accounts Receivable

 

               As of   As of 
         Country     March 31,   December 31, 
Tax No.  Related party  Relationship  of origin  Currency  2016   2016 
               ThUS$   ThUS$ 
               Unaudited     
                     
78.591.370-1  Bethia S.A. and Subsidiaries  Related director  Chile  CLP   215    167 
87.752.000-5  Granja Marina T ornagaleones S.A.  Common shareholder  Chile  CLP   9    14 
Foreign  TAM Aviação Executiva e Taxi Aéreo S.A.  Related director  Brazil  BRL   4    2 
   Total current assets            228    183 

 

(b)Accounts payable

 

               As of   As of 
         Country     March 31,   December 31, 
Tax No.  Related party  Relationship  of origin  Currency  2016   2015 
               ThUS$   ThUS$ 
               Unaudited     
Foreign  Consultoría Administrativa Profesional S.A. de C.V.  Associate  Mexico  MXN   53    342 
65.216.000-K  Viajes Falabella Ltda.  Related director  Chile  CLP   353    68 
Foreign  Inversora Aeronaútica Argentina  Related director  Argentina  US$   -    22 
65.216.000-K  Comunidad Mujer  Related director  Chile  CLP   8    10 
79.773.440-3  Transportes San Felipe S.A.  Related director  Chile  CLP   56    - 
78.591.370-1  Bethia S.A. and Subsidiaries  Related director  Chile  CLP   2    5 
   Total current liabilities            472    447 

 

Transactions between related parties have been carried out on free-trade conditions between interested and duly-informed parties. The transaction times are between 30 and 45 days, and the nature of settlement of the transactions is monetary.

 

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NOTE 10 -INVENTORIES

 

   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Technical stock   194,607    192,930 
Non-technical stock   34,915    31,978 
Total production suppliers   229,522    224,908 

 

The items included in this heading are spare parts and materials that will be used mainly in consumption in in-flight and maintenance services provided to the Company and third parties, which are valued at average cost, net of provision for obsolescence that as of March 31, 2016 amounts to ThUS$ 17,461 (ThUS$ 15,892 at December 31, 2015). The resulting amounts do not exceed the respective net realizable values.

 

As of March 31, 2016, the Company recorded ThUS$ 38,268 (ThUS$ 39,685 at March 31, 2015) within the income statement, mainly due to in-flight consumption and maintenance, which forms part of Cost of sales.

 

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NOTE 11 - OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

The composition of Other financial assets is as follows:

 

   Current Assets   Non-current assets   Total Assets 
   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015   2016   2015   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited       Unaudited     
(a) Other financial assets                              
Private investment funds   493,983    448,810    -    -    493,983    448,810 
Deposits in guarantee (aircraft)   11,919    16,532    62,808    58,483    74,727    75,015 
Guarantees for margins of derivatives   7,817    4,456    -    -    7,817    4,456 
Other investments   -    -    645    638    645    638 
Domestic and foreign bonds   78,266    158,812    -    -    78,266    158,812 
Other guarantees given   8,887    6,160    39,620    30,337    48,507    36,497 
Subtotal of other financial assets   600,872    634,770    103,073    89,458    703,945    724,228 
                               
(b) Hedging assets                              
Interest accrued since the last payment date of Cross currency swap   163    397    -    -    163    397 
Fair value of foreign currency derivatives (*)   956    9,888    -    -    956    9,888 
Fair value of fuel price derivatives   2,760    6,293    -    -    2,760    6,293 
Subtotal of hedging assets   3,879    16,578    -    -    3,879    16,578 
Total Other Financial Assets   604,751    651,348    103,073    89,458    707,824    740,806 

 

(*)The foreign currency derivatives correspond to forward and combination of options.

 

The types of derivative hedging contracts maintained by the Company at the end of each period are presented in Note 18.

 

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NOTE 12 - OTHER NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

The composition of Other non-financial assets is as follows:

 

   Current assets   Non-current assets   Total Assets 
   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015   2016   2015   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited       Unaudited     
(a) Advance payments                              
                               
Aircraft leases   32,101    33,305    20,006    22,569    52,107    55,874 
Aircraft insurance and other   5,831    12,408    -    -    5,831    12,408 
Others   15,145    16,256    31,969    33,781    47,114    50,037 
Subtotal advance payments   53,077    61,969    51,975    56,350    105,052    118,319 
                               
(b) Other assets                              
Aircraft maintenance reserve(*)   47,154    99,112    126,721    64,366    173,875    163,478 
Sales tax   171,145    158,134    45,586    45,061    216,731    203,195 
Other taxes   3,519    4,295    -    -    3,519    4,295 
Contributions to Société Internationale de Télécommunications Aéronautiques (“SITA”)   450    505    547    547    997    1,052 
Judicial deposits   -    -    83,429    67,980    83,429    67,980 
Others   238    6,001    1,501    1,159    1,739    7,160 
Subtotal other assets   222,506    268,047    257,784    179,113    480,290    447,160 
Total Other Non - Financial Assets   275,583    330,016    309,759    235,463    585,342    565,479 

 

(*) Aircraft maintenance reserves reflect prepayment deposits made by the group to lessors of certain aircraft under operating lease agreements in order to ensure that funds are available to support the scheduled heavy maintenance of the aircraft.

 

These amounts are calculated based on performance measures, such as flight hours or cycles, are paid periodically (usually monthly) and are contractually required to be repaid to the lessee upon the completion of the required maintenance of the leased aircraft. At the end of the lease term, any unused maintenance reserves are either returned to the Company in cash or used to offset amounts that we may owe the lessor as a maintenance adjustment.

 

In some cases (5 lease agreements), if the maintenance cost incurred by LATAM is less than the corresponding maintenance reserves, the lessor is entitled to retain those excess amounts at the time the heavy maintenance is performed. The Company periodically reviews its maintenance reserves for each of its leased aircraft to ensure that they will be recovered, and recognizes an expense if any such amounts are less than probable of being returned. Since the acquisition of TAM in June 2012, the cost of aircraft maintenance has been higher than the related maintenance reserves for all aircraft.

 

As of March 31, 2016, LATAM had ThUS$ 173,875 in maintenance reserves (ThUS$ 163,478 at December 31, 2015), corresponding to 9 aircraft out of a total fleet of 335 (9 aircraft out of a total fleet of 331 at December 31, 2015). All of the Company’s aircraft leases containing provisions for maintenance reserves will expire fully by 2023.

 

Aircraft maintenance reserves are classified as current or non-current depending on the dates when the related maintenance is expected to be performed (Note 2.23)

  

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NOTE 13 - INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES

 

(a)Investments in subsidiaries

 

The Company has investments in companies recognized as investments in subsidiaries. All the companies defined as subsidiaries have been consolidated within the financial statements of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries. The consolidation also includes special-purpose entities.

 

Detail of significant subsidiaries and summarized financial information:

 

         Ownership 
         As of   As of 
   Country of  Functional  March 31,   December 31, 
Name of significant subsidiary  incorporation  currency  2016   2015 
         %   % 
         Unaudited     
Lan Perú S.A.  Peru  US$   69.97858    69.97858 
Lan Cargo S.A.  Chile  US$   99.89804    99.89803 
Lan Argentina S.A.  Argentina  ARS   95.85660    94.99055 
Transporte Aéreo S.A.  Chile  US$   99.89804    99.89804 
Aerolane Líneas Aéreas Nacionales del Ecuador S.A.  Ecuador  US$   100.00000    100.00000 
Aerovías de Integración Regional, AIRES S.A.  Colombia  COP   99.12066    99.01646 
TAM S.A.  Brazil  BRL   99.99938    99.99938 

 

The consolidated subsidiaries do not have significant restrictions for transferring funds to controller.

 

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Summary financial information of significant subsidiaries

 

       Results for the period 
   Statement of financial position as of March 31, 2016   ended March 31, 2016 
   Total   Current   Non-current   Total   Current   Non-current       Net 
Name of significant subsidiary  Assets   Assets   Assets   Liabilities   Liabilities   Liabilities   Revenue   Income 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited   Unaudited 
Lan Perú S.A.   286,827    264,007    22,820    260,349    259,155    1,194    239,976    13,117 
Lan Cargo S.A.   464,454    143,698    320,756    211,489    148,586    62,903    61,340    (13,053)
Lan Argentina S.A.   170,514    159,777    10,737    130,674    128,483    2,191    108,408    18,065 
Transporte Aéreo S.A.   332,592    45,007    287,585    116,287    44,610    71,677    77,490    7,779 
Aerolane Líneas Aéreas Nacionales del Ecuador S.A.   90,397    45,016    45,381    79,922    74,733    5,189    53,974    627 
Aerovías de Integración Regional, AIRES S.A.   121,098    51,023    70,075    66,356    55,932    10,424    63,463    (2,894)
TAM S.A. (*)   4,892,799    1,386,099    3,506,700    4,342,867    2,083,599    2,259,268    959,333    20,620 

 

       Results for the period 
   Statement of financial position as of December 31, 2015   ended March 31, 2015 
   Total   Current   Non-current   Total   Current   Non-current       Net 
Name of significant subsidiary  Assets   Assets   Assets   Liabilities   Liabilities   Liabilities   Revenue   Income 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
                           Unaudited 
Lan Perú S.A.   255,691    232,547    23,144    240,938    239,521    1,417    277,969    15,058 
Lan Cargo S.A.   483,033    159,294    323,739    217,037    147,423    69,614    65,860    (12,563)
Lan Argentina S.A.   195,756    180,558    15,198    170,384    168,126    2,258    126,391    13,728 
Transporte Aéreo S.A.   331,117    41,756    289,361    122,666    44,495    78,171    91,458    (1,129)
Aerolane Líneas Aéreas Nacionales del Ecuador S.A.   126,001    80,641    45,360    116,153    111,245    4,908    62,308    5,513 
Aerovías de Integración Regional, AIRES S.A.   130,039    62,937    67,102    75,003    64,829    10,174    75,124    (9,244)
TAM S.A. (*)   4,711,316    1,350,377    3,360,939    4,199,223    1,963,400    2,235,823    1,332,408    (14,978)

 

(*) Corresond to consolidated information of TAM S.A. and Subsidiaries.

 

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(b)Non-controlling interest

 

         As of   As of   As of   As of 
Equity     Country  March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31, 
   Tax No.  of origin  2016   2015   2016   2015 
         %   %   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
         Unaudited       Unaudited     
Lan Perú S.A  0-E  Peru   30.00000    30.00000    7,943    4,426 
Lan Cargo S.A. and Subsidiaries  93.383.000-4  Chile   0.10605    0.10605    644    974 
Promotora Aérea Latinoamericana S.A. and Subsidiaries  0-E  Mexico   51.00000    51.00000    3,606    3,084 
Inversora Cordillera S.A. and Subsidiaries  0-E  Argentina   4.22000    4.22000    (1,213)   (1,386)
Lan Argentina S.A.  0-E  Argentina   0.13440    1.00000    107    29 
Americonsult de Guatemala S.A.  0-E  Guatemala   1.00000    1.00000    6    5 
Americonsult Costa Rica S.A.  0-E  Costa Rica   1.00000    1.00000    11    12 
Linea Aérea Carguera de Colombiana S.A.  0-E  Colombia   10.00000    10.00000    (450)   (811)
Aerolíneas Regionales de Integración Aires S.A.  0-E  Colombia   0.87934    0.98307    542    540 
Transportes Aereos del Mercosur S.A.  0-E  Paraguay   5.02000    5.02000    1,444    1,256 
Multiplus S.A.  0-E  Brazil   27.26000    27.26000    72,942    72,884 
Total                   85,582    81,013 

 

         As of   As of   For the period ended 
Incomes     Country  March 31,   December 31,   March 31, 
   T ax No.  of origin  2016   2015   2016   2015 
         %   %   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
         Unaudited 
Lan Perú S.A  0-E  Peru   30.00000    30.00000    3,935    4,517 
Lan Cargo S.A. and Subsidiaries  93.383.000-4  Chile   0.10605    0.10605    4    6 
Promotora Aerea Latinoamericana S.A. and Subsidiaries  0-E  Mexico   51.00000    51.00000    522    1,058 
Inversora Cordillera S.A. and Subsidiaries  0-E  Argentina   4.22000    4.22000    90    67 
Lan Argentina S.A.  0-E  Argentina   0.13440    1.00000    19    14 
Americonsult de Guatemala S.A.  0-E  Guatemala   1.00000    1.00000    -    (1)
Americonsult Costa Rica S.A.  0-E  Costa Rica   1.00000    1.00000    -    1 
Linea Aérea Carguera de Colombiana S.A.  0-E  Colombia   10.00000    10.00000    361    1,029 
Aerolíneas Regionales de Integración Aires S.A.  0-E  Colombia   0.87934    0.98307    (28)   (91)
T ransportes Aereos del Mercosur S.A.  0-E  Paraguay   5.02000    5.02000    188    (36)
Multiplus S.A.  0-E  Brazil   27.26000    27.26000    8,733    9,108 
Total                   13,824    15,672 

 

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NOTE 14 - INTANGIBLE ASSETS OTHER THAN GOODWILL

 

The details of intangible assets are as follows:

 

   Classes of intangible assets
(net)
   Classes of intangible assets
(gross)
 
   As of   As of   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited     
Airport slots   896,392    816,987    896,392    816,987 
Loyalty program   298,778    272,312    298,778    272,312 
Computer software   120,968    104,258    350,313    324,043 
Developing software   69,251    74,887    69,251    74,887 
Trademarks   58,130    52,981    58,130    52,981 
Other assets   -    -    808    808 
Total   1,443,519    1,321,425    1,673,672    1,542,018 

 

Movement in Intangible assets other than goodwill:

 

   Computer           Trademarks     
   software   Developing   Airport   and loyalty     
   Net   software   slots(*)   program (*)   Total 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Opening balance as of January 1,2015   126,797    74,050    1,201,028    478,204    1,880,079 
Additions   608    5,824    -    -    6,432 
Withdrawals   (945)   -    -    -    (945)
Transfer software   3,302    (3,328)   -    -    (26)
Foreing exchange   (9,082)   (8,305)   (206,586)   (82,255)   (306,228)
Amortization   (11,336)   -    -    -    (11,336)
Closing balance as of March 31, 2015 (Unaudited)   109,344    68,241    994,442    395,949    1,567,976 
                          
Opening balance as of April 1, 2015   109,344    68,241    994,442    395,949    1,567,976 
Additions   4,346    42,446    -    -    46,792 
Withdrawals   (3,667)   (162)   -    (1)   (3,830)
Transfer software   25,424    (27,098)   -    -    (1,674)
Foreing exchange   (5,789)   (8,540)   (177,455)   (70,655)   (262,439)
Amortization   (25,400)   -    -    -    (25,400)
Closing balance as of December 31, 2015   104,258    74,887    816,987    325,293    1,321,425 
                          
Opening balance as of January 1, 2016   104,258    74,887    816,987    325,293    1,321,425 
Additions   4,810    9,491    -    -    14,301 
Withdrawals   (722)   (18)   -    -    (740)
Transfer software   19,350    (18,596)   -    -    754 
Foreing exchange   2,832    3,487    79,405    31,615    117,339 
Amortization   (9,560)   -    -    -    (9,560)
Closing balance as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)   120,968    69,251    896,392    356,908    1,443,519 

 

The amortization of the period is shown in the consolidated statement of income in administrative expenses. The accumulated amortization of computer programs as of March 31, 2016 amounts to ThUS$ 229,345 (ThUS$ 219,785 at December 31, 2015).

 

(*) See Note 2.5

 

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NOTE 15 – GOODWILL

 

The Goodwill amount at March 31, 2016 is ThUS$ 2,493,114 (ThUS$ 2,280,575 at December 31, 2015). Movement of Goodwill, separated by CGU:

 

       Coalition     
       and loyalty     
   Air   program     
   Transport   Multiplus   Total 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Opening balance as of January 1, 2015   2,658,503    654,898    3,313,401 
Increase (decrease) due to exchange rate differences   (438,590)   (112,648)   (551,238)
Closing balance as of March 31, 2015 (Unaudited)   2,219,913    542,250    2,762,163 
Opening balance as of April 1, 2015   2,219,913    542,250    2,762,163 
Increase (decrease) due to exchange rate differences   (384,825)   (96,763)   (481,588)
Closing balance as of December 31, 2015   1,835,088    445,487    2,280,575 
Opening balance as of January 1, 2016   1,835,088    445,487    2,280,575 
Increase (decrease) due to exchange rate differences   169,240    43,299    212,539 
Closing balance as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)   2,004,328    488,786    2,493,114 

 

The Company has two cash- generating units (CGUs), confirming the existence of two cash- generating units: “Air transportation” and, “Coalition and loyalty program Multiplus”. The CGU "Air transport" considers the transport of passengers and cargo, both in the domestic markets of Chile, Peru, Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador and Brazil, and in a developed series of regional and international routes in America, Europe and Oceania, while the CGU "Coalition and loyalty program Multiplus” works with an integrated network associated companies in Brazil.

 

The recoverable amounts of cash-generating units have been determined based on value-in-use calculations. These calculations require the use of expected cash flows, before tax, which are based on the budget approved by the Board. Cash flows beyond the budget period are extrapolated using the estimated growth rates, which do not exceed the average rates of long-term growth. Base on growth expectation and long-term investment cycles, usually in the industry, these calculations use a pre-tax cash flow projections or ten years.

 

Management establish rates for annual growth, discount, inflation and exchange for each cash generating, as well as fuel prices, based on their key assumptions. The annual growth rate is based on past performance and management's expectations over market developments in each country where it operates. The discount rates used are in American Dollars for the CGU "Air transportation" and Brazilian Reals for CGU "Program coalition loyalty Multiplus", both of them before tax and reflect specific risks related to each country where the Company operates. Inflation and exchange rates are based on available data for each country and the information provided by the Central Bank of each country, and the fuel price is determined based on estimated production levels, competitive environment market in which they operate and its business strategy.

 

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As of December 31, 2015 the recoverable values were determined using the following assumptions presented below:

 

      Air transportation  Coalition and loyalty
      CGU  program Multiplus CGU (2)
Annual growth rate (Terminal)  %  1.5 and 2.5  4.7 and 6.4
Exchange rate (1)  R$/US$  4.15 and 5.21  4.15 and 5.21
Discount rate based on the weighted average cost of capital (WACC)  %  10.5 and 11.5  -
Discount rate based on cost of equity (CoE)  %  -  19.0 and 23.0
Fuel Price from futures price curves commodities markets  US$/barril  60-70  -

 

(1) In line with the expectations of the Central Bank of Brazil

(2) The flow, as well as annual growth rte and discount, are denominated in real. 

 

The result of the impairment test, which includes a sensitivity analysis of the main variables, showed that the estimated recoverable amount is higher than carrying value of the book value of net assets allocated to the cash generating unit, and therefore impairment was not detected.

 

CGU´s are sensitive to rates for annual growth, discount and exchanges. The sensitivity analysis included the individual impact of changes in estimates critical in determining the recoverable amounts, namely:

 

           Decrease 
   Increase   Increase   M inimum 
   M aximum   M aximum   terminal 
   WACC   CoE   growth rate 
   %   %   % 
Air transportation CGU   11.5    -    1.5 
Coalition and loyalty program Multiplus CGU   -    23.0    4.4 

 

In none of the previous cases impairment in the cash- generating unit was presented.

 

At March 31, 2016, have not been identified new impairment indications that requiring impairment test.

 

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NOTE 16 - PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

 

The composition by category of Property, plant and equipment is as follows:

 

   Gross Book Value   Acumulated depreciation   Net Book Value 
   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015   2016   2015   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited       Unaudited     
Construction in progress (*)   947,055    1,142,812    -    -    947,055    1,142,812 
Land   47,734    45,313    -    -    47,734    45,313 
Buildings   134,733    131,816    (41,661)   (40,325)   93,072    91,491 
Plant and equipment   9,633,564    9,683,764    (1,924,308)   (2,392,463)   7,709,256    7,291,301 
Own aircraft   9,032,978    9,118,396    (1,726,538)   (2,198,682)   7,306,440    6,919,714 
Other (**)   600,586    565,368    (197,770)   (193,781)   402,816    371,587 
Machinery   39,594    36,569    (23,745)   (21,220)   15,849    15,349 
Information technology equipment   161,019    154,093    (118,119)   (110,204)   42,900    43,889 
Fixed installations and accessories   188,003    179,026    (97,029)   (90,068)   90,974    88,958 
Motor vehicles   104,015    99,997    (68,178)   (64,047)   35,837    35,950 
Leasehold improvements   129,226    124,307    (74,394)   (70,219)   54,832    54,088 
Other property, plants and equipment   3,258,785    3,279,902    (1,179,580)   (1,150,396)   2,079,205    2,129,506 
Financial leasing aircraft   3,112,928    3,151,405    (1,147,797)   (1,120,682)   1,965,131    2,030,723 
Other   145,857    128,497    (31,783)   (29,714)   114,074    98,783 
Total   14,643,728    14,877,599    (3,527,014)   (3,938,942)   11,116,714    10,938,657 

 

(*) It includes pre-delivery payments to aircraft manufacturers for ThUS$ 871,951 (ThUS$ 1,016,007 as of December 31, 2015)

 

(**) Mainly considers rotable and tools.

 

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(a)The movement in the different categories of Property, plant and equipment:

 

                                   Other     
                   Information   Fixed           property,   Property, 
               Plant and   technology   installations   Motor   Leasehold   plant and   Plant and 
   Construction       Buildings   equipment   equipment   & accessories   vehicles   improvements   equipment   equipment 
   in progress   Land   net   net   net   net   net   net   net   net 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
                                         
Opening balance as of January 1, 2015   937,279    57,988    167,006    6,954,089    51,009    43,783    1,965    56,523    2,503,434    10,773,076 
Additions   9,142    -    -    112,683    1,165    557    17    9,445    33,388    166,397 
Disposals   -    -    -    (5,187)   -    -    -    -    -    (5,187)
Retirements   -    -    -    (2,889)   (45)   (1)   -    -    (1,790)   (4,725)
Depreciation expenses   -    -    (941)   (132,222)   (4,129)   (4,083)   (73)   (4,199)   (43,991)   (189,638)
Foreing exchange   (45)   (6,073)   (16,130)   (93,311)   (2,938)   (457)   (366)   -    (109,916)   (229,236)
Other increases (decreases)   125,268    (1,066)   (58,188)   (12,934)   (459)   60,083    -    (1,226)   15,643    127,121 
Changes, total  134,365    (7,139)   (75,259)   (133,860)   (6,406)   56,099    (422)   4,020    (106,666)   (135,268)
Closing balance as of March 31, 2015 (Unaudited)   1,071,644    50,849    91,747    6,820,229    44,603    99,882    1,543    60,543    2,396,768    10,637,808 
Opening balance as of April 1, 2015   1,071,644    50,849    91,747    6,820,229    44,603    99,882    1,543    60,543    2,396,768    10,637,808 
Additions   30,569    -    439    1,191,516    14,157    1,135    263    3,743    30,838    1,272,660 
Disposals   -    -    (500)   (71,488)(1)   (27)   -    (8)   -    (11)   (72,034)
Retirements   (1,262)   -    (956)   (35,351)   (59)   (475)   (4)   -    (7,112)   (45,219)
Depreciation expenses   -    -    (6,220)   (389,466)   (12,067)   (7,566)   (305)   (9,774)   (130,483)   (555,881)
Foreing exchange   (887)   (5,713)   (2,118)   (36,622)   (3,188)   (12,812)   (272)   (1,659)   (142,793)   (206,064)
Other increases (decreases)   42,748    177    9,099    (137,743)   470    8,794    308    1,235    (17,701)   (92,613)
Changes, total   71,168    (5,536)   (256)   520,846    (714)   (10,924)   (18)   (6,455)   (267,262)   300,849 
Closing balance as of December 31, 2015   1,142,812    45,313    91,491    7,341,075    43,889    88,958    1,525    54,088    2,129,506    10,938,657 
Opening balance as of January 1, 2016   1,142,812    45,313    91,491    7,341,075    43,889    88,958    1,525    54,088    2,129,506    10,938,657 
Additions   4,036    -    -    482,337    1,433    29    1    2,512    1,605    491,953 
Disposals   -    -    -    (9,856)(2)   -    -    -    -    -    (9,856)
Retirements   (93)   -    -    (18,256)   (1)   -    -    -    (45)   (18,395)
Depreciation expenses   -    -    (634)   (136,086)   (3,934)   (3,341)   (72)   (3,213)   (38,884)   (186,164)
Foreing exchange   2,481    2,421    1,173    23,384    1,506    4,587    213    1,318    51,960    89,043 
Other increases (decreases)   (202,181)   -    1,042    76,677    7    741    -    127    (64,937)   (188,524)
Changes, total   (195,757)   2,421    1,581    418,200    (989)   2,016    142    744    (50,301)   178,057 
Closing balance as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)   947,055    47,734    93,072    7,759,275    42,900    90,974    1,667    54,832    2,079,205    11,116,714 

 

(1)During the first half of 2015 three Airbus A340 aircraft were sold.

During the second half of 2015 seven Dash-200 aircraft were sold.

During the second half of 2015 two Airbus A319 aircraft were sold.

 

(2)During the first quarter of 2016 one Airbus A330 aircraft were sold.

 

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(b)Composition of the fleet:

 

       Aircraft included         
       in the Company’s Property,   Operating   Total 
       plant and equipment   leases   fleet 
       As of   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of 
       March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31, 
Aircraft  Model   2016   2015   2016   2015   2016   2015 
       Unaudited       Unaudited       Unaudited     
Boeing 767   300ER   34    34    4    4    38    38 
Boeing 767   300F   8(1)   8(1)   3    3    11(1)   11(1)
Boeing 777   300ER   4    4    6    6    10    10 
Boeing 777   Freighter    2(2)   2(2)   2    2    4(2)   4 
Boeing 787   800    6    6    4    4    10    10 
Boeing 787   900    4    3    6    4    10    7 
Airbus A319   100    38    38    12    12    50    50 
Airbus A320   200    95    95    58    59    153    154 
Airbus A321   200    28    26    10    10    38    36 
Airbus A330   200    7    8    2    2    9    10 
Airbus A350   900    2    1    -    -    2    1 
Total        228    225    107    106    335    331 

 

(1) Three aircraft leased to FEDEX

(2) One aircraft leased to DHL 

 

(c)Method used for the depreciation of Property, plant and equipment:

 

   Method  Useful life
      minimum  maximum
Buildings  Straight line without residual value  20  50
Plant and equipment  Straight line with residual value of 20% in the short-haul fleet and 36% in the long-haul fleet. (*)  5  20
Information technology equipment  Straight line without residual value  5  10
Fixed installations and accessories  Straight line without residual value  10  10
Motor vehicle  Straight line without residual value  10  10
Leasehold improvements  Straight line without residual value  5  5
Other property, plant and equipment  Straight line with residual value of 20% in the short-haul fleet and 36% in the long-haul fleet. (*)  10  20

 

(*)Except for certain technical components, which are depreciated on the basis of cycles and flight hours.

 

The aircraft with remarketing clause (**) under modality of financial leasing, which are depreciated according to the duration of their contracts, between 12 and 18 years. Its residual values are estimated according to market value at the end of such contracts.

 

(**)Aircraft with remarketing clause are those that are required to sell at the end of the contract.

 

The depreciation charged to income in the period, which is included in the consolidated statement of income, amounts to ThUS$ 186,164 (ThUS$ 189,638 at December 31, 2015). Depreciation charges for the year are recognized in Cost of sales and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of income.

 

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(d)Additional information regarding Property, plant and equipment:

 

(i)Property, plant and equipment pledged as guarantee:

 

In the period ended March 31, 2016, direct guarantees by two Airbus A321-200 aircraft, one Boeing 787-9 aircraft and one Airbus A350-941aircraft were added.

 

Description of Property, plant and equipment pledged as guarantee:

 

         As of   As of 
         March 31,   December 31, 
         2016   2015 
Creditor of  As sets     Existing   Book   Existing   Book 
guarantee     committed  Fleet  Debt   Value   Debt   Value 
         ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
         Unaudited         
Wilmington Trust Company  Aircraft and engines  Airbus A321 / A350   550,684    693,609    374,619    478,667 
      Boeing 767   883,607    1,205,673    907,356    1,220,541 
      Boeing 777 / 787   798,363    933,963    712,059    834,567 
Banco Santander S.A.  Aircraft and engines  Airbus A319   56,570    94,032    58,527    95,387 
      Airbus A320   509,383    741,717    524,682    749,192 
      Airbus A321   35,471    44,917    36,334    45,380 
BNP Paribas  Aircraft and engines  Airbus A319   149,766    228,607    154,828    229,798 
      Airbus A320   141,228    189,869    145,506    192,957 
Credit Agricole  Aircraft and engines  Airbus A319   34,472    80,108    37,755    84,129 
      Airbus A320   104,594    208,667    115,339    214,726 
      Airbus A321   48,125    96,151    50,591    97,257 
JP Morgan  Aircraft and engines  Boeing 777   209,654    260,697    215,265    263,366 
Wells Fargo  Aircraft and engines  Airbus A320   272,770    343,520    279,478    348,271 
Bank of Utah  Aircraft and engines  Airbus A320   235,170    307,735    240,094    312,573 
Natixis  Aircraft and engines  Airbus A320   53,667    86,247    56,223    81,355 
      Airbus A321   404,313    533,920    413,201    542,594 
Citibank N.A.  Aircraft and engines  Airbus A320   123,202    171,062    127,135    172,918 
      Airbus A321   47,840    72,215    49,464    73,122 
HSBC  Aircraft and engines  Airbus A320   52,209    63,671    53,583    64,241 
KfW IPEX-Bank  Aircraft and engines  Airbus A320   12,939    16,669    13,593    16,838 
PK AirFinance US, Inc.  Aircraft and engines  Airbus A320   60,632    48,104    62,514    48,691 
Total direct guarantee         4,784,659    6,421,153    4,628,146    6,166,570 

 

The amounts of existing debt are presented at nominal value. Book value corresponds to the carrying value of the goods provided as guarantees.

 

Additionally, there are indirect guarantees related to assets recorded in Property, plant and equipment whose total debt at March 31, 2016 amounted to ThUS$ 1,245,356 (ThUS$ 1,311,088 at December 31, 2015). The book value of assets with indirect guarantees as of March 31, 2016 amounts to ThUS$ 1,959,973 (ThUS$ 2,001,605 as of December 31, 2015).

 

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(ii)Commitments and others

 

Fully depreciated assets and commitments for future purchases are as follows:

 

   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Gross book value of fully depreciated property, plant and equipment still in use   98,134    129,766 
Commitments for the acquisition of aircraft (*)   19,300,000    19,800,000 
           
(*) Acording to the manufacturers price list.          

 

Purchase commitment of aircraft

 

   Year of delivery 
Manufacturer  2016   2017   2018   2019   2020   2021   Total 
Airbus S.A.S.   20    22    24    12    14    13    105 
A320-NEO   2    18    16    8    8    -    52 
A321   13    -    -    -    -    -    13 
A321-NEO   -    -    6    -    4    5    15 
A350-1000   -    -    -    2    2    8    12 
A350-900   5    4    2    2    -    -    13 
The Boeing Company   2    1    4    6    -    -    13 
B777   -    -    -    2    -    -    2 
B787-8   -    -    4    4    -    -    8 
B787-9   2    1    -    -    -    -    3 
Total   22    23    28    18    14    13    118 

 

On September 2015 the change of 6 Airbus A350-900 aircraft for 6 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft was signed. Additionally, on November 2015 the change of 6 Airbus A350-900 aircraft to 6 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft was signed.

 

As of March 31, 2016, as a result of the different aircraft purchase agreements signed with Airbus S.A.S., 80 aircraft Airbus A320 family, with deliveries between 2016 and 2021, and 25 Airbus aircraft A350 family with delivery dates starting from 2016 remain to be received.

 

The approximate amount is ThUS$ 16,200,000, according to the manufacturer’s price list. Additionally, the Company has valid purchase options for 4 Airbus A350 aircraft.

 

In April 2015 the change of 8 Boeing 787-8 aircraft for 8 Boeing 787-8 aircraft was signed.

 

As of March 31, 2016, and as a result of different aircraft purchase contracts signed with The Boeing Company, a total of 11 787 Dreamliner aircraft, with delivery dates between 2016 and 2019, and 2 Boeing 777 with delivery expected for 2019 remain to be received.

 

The approximate amount, according to the manufacturer's price list, is ThUS$ 3,100,000.

 

(iii)Capitalized interest costs with respect to Property, plant and equipment.

 

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      For the periods ended 
      March 31, 
      2016   2015 
      Unaudited 
Average rate of capitalization of capitalized interest costs  %   3.13    2.77 
Costs of capitalized interest  ThUS$   3,560    6,192 

 

(iv)Financial leases

 

The detail of the main financial leases is as follows:

 

         As of   As of 
         March 31,   December 31, 
Lessor  Aircraft  Model  2016   2015 
         Unaudited     
Agonandra Statutory Trust  Airbus A320  200   -    2 
Amendoeira Leasing Trust  Airbus A319  100   1    - 
Becacina Leasing LLC  Boeing 767  300ER   1    1 
Caiquen Leasing LLC  Boeing 767  300F   1    1 
Cernicalo Leasing LLC  Boeing 767  300F   2    2 
Chirihue Leasing Trust  Boeing 767  300F   2    2 
Cisne Leasing LLC  Boeing 767  300ER   2    2 
Codorniz Leasing Limited  Airbus A319  100   2    2 
Conure Leasing Limited  Airbus A320  200   2    2 
Figueira Leasing LLC  Airbus A320  200   1    - 
Flamenco Leasing LLC  Boeing 767  300ER   1    1 
FLYAFI 1 S.R.L.  Boeing 777  300ER   1    1 
FLYAFI 2 S.R.L.  Boeing 777  300ER   1    1 
FLYAFI 3 S.R.L.  Boeing 777  300ER   1    1 
Forderum Holding B.V. (GECAS)  Airbus A320  200   2    2 
Garza Leasing LLC  Boeing 767  300ER   1    1 
General Electric Capital Corporation  Airbus A330  200   3    3 
Intraelo BETA Corpotation (KFW)  Airbus A320  200   1    1 
Juliana Leasing Limited  Airbus A320  200   -    2 
Jacarandá Leasing Limited  Airbus A320  200   1    - 
Loica Leasing Limited  Airbus A319  100   2    2 
Loica Leasing Limited  Airbus A320  200   2    2 
Mirlo Leasing LLC  Boeing 767  300ER   1    1 
NBB Rio de Janeiro Lease CO and Brasilia Lease LLC (BBAM)  Airbus A320  200   1    1 
NBB São Paulo Lease CO. Limited (BBAM)  Airbus A321  200   1    1 
Osprey Leasing Limited  Airbus A319  100   8    8 
Petrel Leasing LLC  Boeing 767  300ER   1    1 
Pilpilen Leasing Limited  Airbus A320  200   4    4 
Pochard Leasing LLC  Boeing 767  300ER   2    2 
Quetro Leasing LLC  Boeing 767  300ER   3    3 
SG Infraestructure Italia S.R.L.  Boeing 777  300ER   1    1 
SL Alcyone LTD (Showa)  Airbus A320  200   1    1 
TMF Interlease Aviation B.V.  Airbus A330  200   -    1 
TMF Interlease Aviation II B.V.  Airbus A319  100   4    5 
TMF Interlease Aviation II B.V.  Airbus A320  200   -    2 
Tricahue Leasing LLC  Boeing 767  300ER   3    3 
Wacapou LeasingS.A  Airbus A320  200   1    1 
Total         61    66 

 

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Financial leasing contracts where the Company acts as the lessee of aircrafts establish duration between 12 and 18 year terms and semi-annual, quarterly and monthly payments of obligations.

 

Additionally, the lessee will have the obligation to contract and maintain active the insurance coverage for the aircraft, perform maintenance on the aircraft and update the airworthiness certificates at their own cost.

 

Fixed assets acquired under financial leases are classified as Other property, plant and equipment. As of March 31, 2016 the Company had sixty one aircraft (sixty six aircraft as of December 31, 2015).

 

As of March 31, 2016, as a result of the transfer plan fleet of TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A. to LATAM Airlines Group S.A., the Company declined its number of aircraft leasing in four Airbus A320-200 and one Airbus A330-200 aircraft.

 

The book value of assets under financial leases as of March 31, 2016 amounts to ThUS$ 1,965,131 (ThUS$ 2,030,723 at December 31, 2015).

 

The minimum payments under financial leases are as follows:

 

   As of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)   As of December 31, 2015 
   Gross       Present   Gross       Present 
   Value   Interest   Value   Value   Interest   Value 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
No later than one year   343,710    (44,059)   299,651    360,862    (47,492)   313,370 
Between one and five years   928,372    (66,857)   861,515    1,003,237    (75,363)   927,874 
Over five years   85,788    (960)   84,828    95,050    (1,406)   93,644 
Total   1,357,870    (111,876)   1,245,994    1,459,149    (124,261)   1,334,888 

 

NOTE 17 - CURRENT AND DEFERRED TAXES

 

In the period ended March 31, 2016, the income tax provision was calculated at the rate of 24% for the business year 2016, in accordance with the recently enacted Law No. 20,780 published in the Official Journal of the Republic of Chile on September 29, 2014.

 

Among the main changes is the progressive increase of the First Category Tax which will reach 27% in 2018 if the "Partially Integrated Taxation System"(*) is chosen. Alternatively, if the Company chooses the "Attributed Income Taxation System"(*) the top rate would reach 25% in 2017.

 

As LATAM Airlines Group S.A. is a public company, by default it must choose the "Partially Integrated Taxation System", unless a future Extraordinary Meeting of Shareholders of the Company agrees, by a minimum of 2/3 of the votes, to choose the "Attributed Income Taxation System". This decision must be taken at the latest in the last quarter of 2016.

 

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On February 8, 2016, an amendment to the abovementioned Law was issued (as Law 20,899) stating, as its main amendments, that Companies such Latam Airlines Group S.A. had to mandatorily choose the "Partially Integrated Taxation System"(*) and could not elect to use the other system.

 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset if there is a legal right to offset assets and liabilities for income taxes relating to the same entity and tax authority.

 

(*) The Partially Integrated Taxation System is one of the tax regimes approved through the Tax Reform previously mentioned, which is based on the taxation by the perception of profits and the Attributed Income Taxation System is based on the taxation by the accrual of profits.

 

(a)Current taxes

 

(a.1)The composition of the current tax assets is the following:

 

   Current assets   Non-current assets   Total assets 
   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015   2016   2015   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited       Unaudited     
Provisional monthly payments (advances)   42,103    43,935    -    -    42,103    43,935 
Other recoverable credits   24,747    20,080    25,629    25,629    50,376    45,709 
Total current tax assets   66,850    64,015    25,629    25,629    92,479    89,644 

 

(a.2)The composition of the current tax liabilities are as follows:

 

   Current liabilities   Non-current liabilities   Total liabilities 
   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015   2016   2015   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited       Unaudited     
Income tax provision   25,712    19,001    -    -    25,712    19,001 
Additional tax provision   87    377    -    -    87    377 
Total current tax liabilities   25,799    19,378    -    -    25,799    19,378 

 

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(b)Deferred taxes

 

The balances of deferred tax are the following:

 

   Assets   Liabilities 
   As of   As of   As of   As of 
Concept  March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited     
Depreciation   (45,072)   (14,243)   1,127,225    1,103,017 
Leased assets   (87,036)   (25,299)   219,753    137,741 
Amortization   (5,607)   (5,748)   69,022    92,313 
Provisions   257,562    210,992    (88,386)   (70,028)
Revaluation of financial instruments   -    709    (11,397)   (7,575)
Tax losses   253,798    212,067    (874,009)   (797,715)
Revaluation property, plant and equipment   -    -    -    (4,081)
Intangibles   -    -    399,756    355,952 
Others   (2,711)   (1,883)   15,175    1,941 
Total   370,934    376,595    857,139    811,565 

 

The balance of deferred tax assets and liabilities are composed primarily of temporary differences to be reversed in the long term.

 

Movements of Deferred tax assets and liabilities

 

(a) From January 1 to March 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

   Opening   Recognized in   Recognized in   Exchange       Ending 
   balance   consolidated   comprehensive   rate       balance 
   Assets/(liabilities)   income   income   variation   Others   Asset (liability) 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Depreciation   (871,640)   (50,807)   -    4,594    -    (917,853)
Leased assets   (185,775)   12,519    -    4,197    -    (169,059)
Amortization   (160,100)   4,919    -    2,478    -    (152,703)
Provisions   351,077    (17,635)   -    (68,216)   -    265,226 
Revaluation of financial instruments   12,806    22,482    (21,366)   (1,710)   -    12,212 
Tax losses(*)   722,749    83,524    -    (17,947)   -    788,326 
Revaluation propety, plant and equipment   5,999    6,885    -    (7,916)   -    4,968 
Intangibles   (523,275)   -    -    90,007    -    (433,268)
Others   3,588    (8,341)   -    1,521    1,384    (1,848)
Total   (644,571)   53,546    (21,366)   7,008    1,384    (603,999)

 

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(b) From April 1 to December 31, 2015

  

   Opening   Recognized in   Recognized in   Exchange       Ending 
   balance   consolidated   comprehensive   rate       balance 
   Assets/(liabilities)   income   income   variation   Others   Asset (liability) 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Depreciation   (917,853)   (217,084)   -    3,946    -    (1,130,991)
Leased assets   (169,059)   (85,849)   -    3,606    -    (251,302)
Amortization   (152,703)   79,411    -    2,128    -    (71,164)
Provisions   265,226    167,997    3,911    (58,597)   -    378,537 
Revaluation of financial instruments   12,212    (2,722)   263    (1,469)   -    8,284 
Tax losses(*)   788,326    236,873    -    (15,417)   -    1,009,782 
Revaluation propety, plant and equipment   4,968    5,914    -    (6,801)   -    4,081 
Intangibles   (433,268)   (8,362)   -    77,316    -    (364,314)
Others   (1,848)   41,180    -    (48,986)   (8,229)   (17,883)
Total   (603,999)   217,358    4,174    (44,274)   (8,229)   (434,970)

 

(c) From January 1 to March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

   Opening   Recognized in   Recognized in   Exchange       Ending 
   balance   consolidated   comprehensive   rate       balance 
   Assets/(liabilities)   income   income   variation   Others   Asset (liability) 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Depreciation   (1,130,991)   (39,540)   -    (1,766)   -    (1,172,297)
Leased assets   (251,302)   (53,874)   -    (1,613)   -    (306,789)
Amortization   (71,164)   (2,513)   -    (952)   -    (74,629)
Provisions   378,537    (59,222)   413    26,220    -    345,948 
Revaluation of financial instruments   8,284    10,167    (7,711)   657    -    11,397 
Tax losses (*)   1,009,782    111,127    -    6,898    -    1,127,807 
Revaluation propety, plant and equipment   4,081    (7,124)   -    3,043    -    - 
Intangibles   (364,314)   (846)   -    (34,596)   -    (399,756)
Others   (17,883)   (13,891)   -    12,250    1,638    (17,886)
Total   (434,970)   (55,716)   (7,298)   10,141    1,638    (486,205)

 

Deferred tax assets not recognized:

 

  As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Tax losses   34,633    15,513 
Total Deferred tax assets not recognized   34,633    15,513 

 

Deferred tax assets on tax loss carry-forwards, are recognized to the extent that it is likely to provide relevant tax benefit through future taxable profits. At March 31, 2016, the Company has not recognized deferred tax assets of ThUS$ 34,633 (ThUS$ 15,513 at December 31, 2015) according with a loss of ThUS$ 101,862 (ThUS$ 45,628 at December 31, 2015) to offset against future years tax benefits.

 

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Deferred tax expense and current income taxes:

 

   For the period ended 
   March 31, 
   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Current tax expense          
Current tax expense   24,490    29,794 
Adjustment to previous periods current tax   2,121    199 
Total current tax expense, net   26,611    29,993 
           
Deferred tax expense          
Deferred expense for taxes related to the creation and reversal of temporary differences   55,716    (53,546)
Total deferred tax expense, net   55,716    (53,546)
Income tax expense   82,327    (23,553)

 

Composition of income tax expense (income):

 

   For the period ended 
   March 31, 
   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Current tax expense, net, foreign   25,687    28,689 
Current tax expense, net, Chile   924    1,304 
Total current tax expense, net   26,611    29,993 
           
Deferred tax expense, net, foreign   48,739    (33,218)
Deferred tax expense, net, Chile   6,977    (20,328)
Deferred tax expense, net, total   55,716    (53,546)
Income tax expense   82,327    (23,553)

 

Profit before tax by the legal tax rate in Chile (24% and 22.5% at March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively)

 

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   For the period ended   For the period ended 
   March 31,   March 31, 
   2016   2015   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   %   % 
   Unaudited   Unaudited 
Tax expense using the legal rate(*)   44,288    (14,288)   24.00    22.50 
Tax effect of rates in other jurisdictions   14,774    1,039    8.01    (1.64)
Tax effect of non-taxable operating revenues   (20,214)   (30,197)   (10.95)   47.55 
Tax effect of disallowable expenses   41,266    17,977    22.36    (28.31)
Other increases (decreases) in legal tax charge   2,213    1,916    1.20    (3.02)
Total adjustments to tax expense using the legal rate   38,039    (9,265)   20.62    14.58 
Tax expense using the effective rate   82,327    (23,553)   44.62    37.08 

 

(*) On September 29, 2014, Law No. 20,780 "Amendment to the system of income taxation and introduces various adjustments in the tax system." was published in the Official Journal of the Republic of Chile. Within major tax reforms that this law contains, the First- Category Tax rate is gradually modified from 2014 to 2018 and should be declared and paid in tax year 2015.

 

Thus, at March 31, 2016 the Company presents the reconciliation of income tax expense and legal tax rate considering the rate increase.

 

Deferred taxes related to items charged to net equity:

 

   For the period ended 
   March 31, 
   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Aggregate deferred taxation of components of other comprehensive income   (7,298)   (21,366)
Aggregate deferred taxation related to items charged to net equity   (449)   (713)

 

(*) Correspond to the tax by tax rate increases Law No. 20,780, tax reform, published in the Official Journal of the Republic of Chile on September 29, 2014.

 

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NOTE 18 - OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

 

The composition of Other financial liabilities is as follows:

 

   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Current          
(a) Interest bearing loans   1,553,996    1,510,146 
(b) Hedge derivatives   87,567    134,089 
Total current   1,641,563    1,644,235 
           
Non-current          
(a) Interest bearing loans   7,673,334    7,516,257 
(b) Hedge derivatives   14,070    16,128 
Total non-current   7,687,404    7,532,385 

 

(a)Interest bearing loans

 

Obligations with credit institutions and debt instruments:

 

   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Current          
Loans to exporters   390,289    387,409 
Bank loans   85,436    80,188 
Guaranteed obligations   628,625    591,148 
Other guaranteed obligations   24,502    32,513 
Subtotal bank loans   1,128,852    1,091,258 
Obligation with the public   37,763    10,999 
Financial leases   303,531    324,859 
Other loans   83,850    83,030 
Total current   1,553,996    1,510,146 
Non-current          
Bank loans   450,177    564,128 
Guaranteed obligations   4,311,706    4,122,995 
Other guaranteed obligations (1)   275,000    - 
Subtotal bank loans   5,036,883    4,687,123 
Obligation with the public (2)   1,297,537    1,294,882 
Financial leases   917,277    1,015,779 
Other loans   421,637    518,473 
Total non-current   7,673,334    7,516,257 
Total obligations with financial institutions   9,227,330    9,026,403 

 

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(1) On March 29, 2016, LATAM Airlines Group S.A. He performed the closing of a new financing - Revolving Credit Facility (RCF). The credit line will be guaranteed by TAM Linhas Aereas S.A. and Transporte Aereo S.A.

 

The total amount committed and disbursed to March 30, 2016 was for a total of MUS $ 275,000. The financing term is 3 years.

 

The company will pay a coupon (a) plus a fee (b) based on the amount utilization rotated quarterly. The amount available but not willing, it will pay a quarterly commitment fee (c).

 

a.Interests: L3M + 200 bps annual
b.Utilization fee: If the rotated amount is less than 33% will be to increase 10bps; in case to be between 33% and 66% should be of score a 25bps; and if more than 66% it should adding 50bps
c.Commitment Fee: 0.625% per annum

 

The line is secured with collateral asset basis; such collateral is composed of: aircraft, engines and spare parts

 

This funding requires must compliance with liquidity ratio and certain ratios of collateral.

 

(2) On June 9, 2015 LATAM Airlines Group S.A. has issued and placed on the international market under Rule 144-A and Regulation S of the securities laws of the United States of America, unsecured long-term bonds in the amount of US$ 500,000,000, maturing 2020, interest rate of 7.25% per annum.

 

As reported in the Essential Matter of May 20 and June 5, 2015, the Issuance and placement of the Bonds 144-A shall be: (i) finance the repurchase, conversion and redemption of secured long-term bonds issued by the company TAM Capital 2 Inc., under Rule 144-A and Regulation S of the securities laws of the United States of America, maturing 2020; (ii) in the event there is any remnant fund other general corporate purposes. The aforementioned bonds TAM Capital 2 Inc. were redeemed in whole (US$ 300,000,000) through a process of exchange for new bonds dated June 9, 2015 and then the remaining bonds were redeemed by running the prepay dated June 18, 2015.

 

All interest-bearing liabilities are recorded using the effective interest rate method. Under IFRS, the effective interest rate for loans with a fixed interest rate does not vary throughout the loan, while in the case of loans with variable interest rates, the effective rate changes on each date of reprising of the loan.

 

Currency balances that make the interest bearing loans:

 

   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
Currency  ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Brazilian real   3,198    3,387 
Chilean peso (U.F.)   263,583    210,423 
US Dollar   8,960,549    8,812,593 
Total   9,227,330    9,026,403 

 

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Interest - bearing loans due in installments to March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Debtor: LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries, Tax No. 89.862.200-2, Chile.

 

            Nominal values   Accounting values            
                More than   More than   More than               More than   More than   More than                    
            Up to   90 days   one to   three to   More than   Total   Up to   90 days   one to   three to   More than   Total            
      Creditor     90   to one   three   five   five   nominal   90   to one   three   five   five   accounting      Effective   Nominal 
Tax No.  Creditor  country  Currency  days   year   years   years   years   value   days   year   years   years   years   value   Amortization  rate   rate 
            ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$      %   % 
Loans to exporters                                                                                  
97.032.000-8  BBVA  Chile  US$   100,000    -    -    -    -    100,000    100,244    -    -    -    -    100,244   At Expiration   1.33    1.33 
97.036.000-K  SANTANDER  Chile  US$   100,000    -    -    -    -    100,000    100,092    -    -    -    -    100,092   At Expiration   1.80    1.80 
97.030.000-7  ESTADO  Chile  US$   57,357    -    -    -    -    57,357    57,663    -    -    -    -    57,663   At Expiration   4.91    4.91 
97.004.000-5  CHILE  Chile  US$   50,000    -    -    -    -    50,000    50,000    -    -    -    -    50,000   At Expiration   1.44    1.44 
97,003,000-K  BANCO DO BRASIL  Chile  US$   70,000    -    -    -    -    70,000    70,274    -    -    -    -    70,274   At Expiration   2.82    2.82 
97.951.000-4  HSBC  Chile  US$   12,000    -    -    -    -    12,000    12,016    -    -    -    -    12,016   At Expiration   0.75    0.75 
                                                                                   
Bank loans                                                                                  
                                                                                   
97.023.000-9  CORP BANCA  Chile  UF   18,828    56,485    99,503    31,831    -    206,647    19,637    56,485    95,156    34,642    -    205,920   Quarterly   4.16    4.16 
0-E  BLADEX  U.S.A.  US$   2,500    5,000    27,500    15,000    -    50,000    3,245    5,000    27,125    14,875    -    50,245   Semiannual   4.58    4.58 
0-E  DVB BANK SE  U.S.A.  US$   -    -    95,784    -    -    95,784    20    -    95,784    -    -    95,804   Quarterly   1.69    1.69 
97.036.000-K  SANTANDER  Chile  US$   -    -    179,835    -    -    179,835    555    -    179,835    -    -    180,390   Quarterly   2.53    2.53 
                                                                                  
Obligations with the public                                                                                  
0-E  BANK OF YORK  U.S.A.  US$   -    -    -    500,000    -    500,000    12,184    -    -    487,033    -    499,217   At Expiration   7.77    7.25 
                                                                                   
Guaranteed obligations                                                                                  
0-E  CREDIT AGRICOLE  France  US$   33,150    92,639    225,081    49,773    8,935    409,578    33,943    92,639    223,742    49,773    8,935    409,032   Quarterly   1.93    1.77 
0-E  BNP PARIBAS  U.S.A.  US$   8,261    25,275    71,526    75,452    130,720    311,234    9,412    25,275    71,103    75,362    130,720    311,872   Quarterly   2.45    2.41 
0-E  WELLS FARGO  U.S.A.  US$   31,032    93,927    256,672    265,948    502,277    1,149,856    35,046    93,927    229,700    253,830    492,745    1,105,248   Quarterly   2.25    1.64 
0-E  WILMINGTON TRUST  U.S.A.  US$   19,386    49,124    121,787    130,291    628,097    948,685    25,117    49,124    117,414    127,909    623,344    942,908   Quarterly   4.25    4.25 
0-E  CITIBANK  U.S.A.  US$   17,157    52,130    144,101    151,774    234,798    599,960    18,707    52,130    134,944    147,536    230,441    583,758   Quarterly   2.49    1.74 
97.036.000-K  SANTANDER  Chile  US$   5,264    15,945    43,781    45,655    43,791    154,436    5,559    15,945    41,751    44,899    43,534    151,688   Quarterly   1.57    1.03 
0-E  BTMU  U.S.A.  US$   2,732    8,305    22,947    24,166    36,091    94,241    2,924    8,305    21,533    23,570    35,757    92,089   Quarterly   1.92    1.32 
0-E  APPLE BANK  U.S.A.  US$   1,343    4,077    11,290    11,907    18,193    46,810    1,508    4,077    10,587    11,609    18,021    45,802   Quarterly   2.02    1.42 
0-E  US BANK  U.S.A.  US$   14,566    44,198    121,613    127,272    268,906    576,555    17,248    44,198    103,828    119,065    261,828    546,167   Quarterly   3.99    2.81 
0-E  DEUTS CHE BANK  U.S.A.  US$   4,838    14,820    30,556    26,113    55,603    131,930    5,435    14,820    30,556    26,113    55,603    132,527   Quarterly   3.62    3.62 
0-E  NATIXIS  France  US$   11,848    36,354    97,024    81,188    231,565    457,979    12,508    36,354    97,024    81,188    231,565    458,639   Quarterly   2.22    2.19 
0-E  HSBC  U.S.A.  US$   1,388    4,201    11,605    12,188    22,829    52,211    1,530    4,201    11,605    12,188    22,829    52,353   Quarterly   2.58    1.77 
0-E  PKAIRFINANCE  U.S.A.  US$   1,915    5,949    17,474    20,091    15,204    60,633    1,972    5,949    17,474    20,091    15,204    60,690   Mensual   2.14    2.14 
0-E  KFW IP EX-BANK  Germany  US$   2,204    6,776    18,254    14,546    1,103    42,883    2,233    6,776    18,254    14,546    1,103    42,912   Quarterly   2.27    2.27 
-  SWAP Aviones llegados  -  US$   478    1,285    2,312    571    -    4,646    478    1,285    2,312    571    -    4,646   Quarterly   -    - 
Other guaranteed obligations                                                                                  
0-E  CITIBANK  U.S.A.  US$   -    -    275,000    -    -    275,000    48    -    275,000    -    -    275,048   Quarterly   3.13    3.13 
0-E  DVB BANK SE  U.S.A.  US$   8,100    16,338    -    -    -    24,438    8,116    16,338    -    -    -    24,454   Quarterly   2.32    2.32 
Financial leases                                                                                  
0-E  ING  U.S.A.  US$   8,212    20,069    35,466    23,143    -    86,890    8,942    20,069    34,722    23,032    -    86,765   Quarterly   5.26    4.68 
0-E  CREDIT AGRICOLE  France  US$   1,689    5,197    5,403    -    -    12,289    1,727    5,197    5,403    -    -    12,327   Quarterly   1.59    1.59 
0-E  CITIBANK  U.S.A.  US$   4,750    14,653    42,326    30,967    -    92,696    5,532    14,653    41,359    30,819    -    92,363   Quarterly   6.40    5.67 
0-E  PEFCO  U.S.A.  US$   15,454    47,383    97,911    16,921    -    177,669    16,639    47,383    96,473    16,859    -    177,354   Quarterly   5.37    4.77 
0-E  BNP PARIBAS  U.S.A.  US$   10,102    31,077    75,843    26,128    -    143,150    10,629    31,077    74,597    26,024    -    142,327   Quarterly   4.14    3.70 
0-E  WELLS FARGO  U.S.A.  US$   4,555    13,907    38,858    41,588    18,201    117,109    4,940    13,907    37,638    41,215    18,156    115,856   Quarterly   3.98    3.54 
0-E  DVB BANK S E  U.S.A.  US$   4,599    13,954    9,447    -    -    28,000    4,649    13,954    9,447    -    -    28,050   Quarterly   2.09    2.09 
0-E  BANC OF AMERICA  U.S.A.  US$   1,736    360    -    -    -    2,096    1,738    360    -    -    -    2,098   Mensual   1.41    1.41 
Other loans                                                                                  
0-E  BOEING  U.S.A.  US$   -    -    75,993    -    -    75,993    1,897    -    75,993    -    -    77,890   At Expiration   1.79    1.79 
0-E  CITIBANK (*)  U.S.A.  US$   19,452    61,353    176,791    173,043    -    430,639    20,600    61,353    173,148    172,496    -    427,597   Quarterly   6.00    6.00 
   Total         644,896    740,781    2,431,683    1,895,556    2,216,313    7,929,229    685,007    740,781    2,353,507    1,855,245    2,189,785    7,824,325              

  

(*) Securitized bond with the future flows from the sales with credit card in United States and Canada.

 

 73 

 

Interest-bearing loans due in installments to March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Debtor: TAM S.A. and Subsidiaries, Tax No. 02.012.862/0001-60, Brazil.

 

            Nominal values   Accounting values            
                More than   More than   More than               More than   More than   More than                    
            Up to   90 days   one to   Three to   More than   Total   Up to   90 days   one to   three to   More than   Total            
      Creditor     90   to one   Three   five   five   nominal   90   to one   three   Five   five   accounting      Effective   Nominal 
Tax No.  Creditor  country  Currency  days   year   years   years   years   value   days   year   years   years   years   value   Amortization  rate   rate 
            ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$      %   % 
                                                                     
Bank loans                                                                                  
0-E  NEDERLANDS CHE                                                                               
   CREDIETVERZEKERING MAATSCHAPPIJ  Holand  US$   117    361    1,046    1,179    534    3,237    133    361    1,047    1,179    534    3,254   Monthly   6.01    6.01 
Obligation with the public                                                                                  
0-E  THE BANK OF NEW YORK  U.S.A.  US$   -    -    300,000    -    500,000    800,000    23,746    1,833    304,837    4,760    500,907    836,083   At Expiration   8.17    8.00 
Financial leases                                                                                  
0-E  AFS INVESTMENT IX LLC  U.S.A.  US$   2,000    6,171    17,789    15,573    -    41,533    2,195    6,171    17,789    15,573    -    41,728   Monthly   1.25    1.25 
0-E  AIRBUS FINANCIAL  U.S.A.  US$   1,754    5,347    14,901    13,501    -    35,503    1,819    5,347    14,901    13,501    -    35,568   Monthly   1.43    1.43 
0-E  DVB BANK SE  U.S.A.  US$   118    355    164    -    -    637    119    355    164    -    -    638   Monthly   1.64    1.64 
0-E  GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION  U.S.A.  US$   3,683    11,226    5,198    -    -    20,107    3,726    11,226    5,198    -    -    20,150   Monthly   1.25    1.25 
0-E  KFW IPEX-BANK  Germany  US$   579    1,737    1,543    -    -    3,859    586    1,737    1,544    -    -    3,867   Monthly/Quarterly   1.72    1.72 
0-E  NATIXIS  France  US$   1,383    6,680    17,727    20,099    66,627    112,516    1,856    6,680    17,727    20,099    66,627    112,989   Quarterly/Semiannual   3.85    3.85 
0-E  PK AIRFINANCE US, INC.  U.S.A.  US$   1,294    20,475    -    -    -    21,769    1,331    20,475    -    -    -    21,806   Monthly   1.75    1.75 
0-E  WACAPOU LEASING S.A.  Luxemburg  US$   375    1,078    2,563    13,970    -    17,986    408    1,078    2,563    13,970    -    18,019   Quarterly   2.00    2.00 
0-E  SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE MILAN BRANCH  Italy  US$   8,225    25,325    72,187    198,601    -    304,338    9,591    25,325    72,187    198,602    -    305,705   Quarterly   3.63    3.55 
0-E  BANCO IBM S.A  Brazil  BRL   238    714    706    -    -    1,658    238    714    706    -    -    1,658   Monthly   14.14    14.14 
0-E  HP FINANCIAL SERVICE  Brazil  BRL   189    594    -    -    -    783    189    594    -    -    -    783   Monthly   10.02    10.02 
0-E  SOCIETE GENERALE  Francia  BRL   94    281    382    -    -    757    94    281    382    -    -    757   Monthly   14.14    14.14 
                                                                                   
   Total         20,049    80,344    434,206    262,923    567,161    1,364,683    46,031    82,177    439,045    267,684    568,068    1,403,005              
                                                                                   
   Total consolidated         664,945    821,125    2,865,889    2,158,479    2,783,474    9,293,912    731,038    822,958    2,792,552    2,122,929    2,757,853    9,227,330              

 

 74 

 

Interest-bearing loans due in installments to December 31, 2015

Debtor: LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries, Tax No. 89.862.200-2, Chile.

 

            Nominal values   Accounting values            
                More than   More than   More than               More than   More than   More than                    
            Up to   90 days   one to   three to   More than   Total   Up to   90 days   one to   three to   More than   Total            
      Creditor     90   to one   three   five   five   nominal   90   to one   three   five   five   accounting      Effective   Nominal 
Tax No .  Creditor  country  Currency  days   year   years   years   years   value   days   year   years   years   years   value   Amortization  rate   rate 
            ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$      %   % 
Loans to exporters                                                                                  
97.032.000-8  BBVA  Chile  US$   100,000    -    -    -    -    100,000    100,183    -    -    -    -    100,183   At Expiration   1.00    1.00 
97.036.000-K  SANTANDER  Chile  US$   100,000    -    -    -    -    100,000    100,067    -    -    -    -    100,067   At Expiration   1.44    1.44 
97.030.000-7  ESTADO  Chile  US$   55,000    -    -    -    -    55,000    55,088    -    -    -    -    55,088   At Expiration   1.05    1.05 
97.004.000-5  CHILE  Chile  US$   50,000    -    -    -    -    50,000    50,006    -    -    -    -    50,006   At Expiration   1.42    1.42 
97,003,000-K  BANCO DO BRAS IL  Chile  US$   70,000    -    -    -    -    70,000    70,051    -    -    -    -    70,051   At Expiration   1.18    1.18 
97.951.000-4  HSBC  Chile  US$   12,000    -    -    -    -    12,000    12,014    -    -    -    -    12,014   At Expiration   0.66    0.66 
                                                                                   
Bank loans                                                                                  
97.023.000-9  CORP BANCA  Chile  UF   17,631    52,893    105,837    34,774    -    211,135    18,510    52,892    104,385    34,635    -    210,422   Quarterly   4.18    4.18 
0-E  BLADEX  U.S.A.  US$   -    7,500    27,500    15,000    -    50,000    134    7,500    27,125    14,875    -    49,634   Semiannual   4.58    4.58 
0-E  DVB BANK S E  U.S.A.  US$   -    -    153,514    -    -    153,514    14    -    153,514    -    -    153,528   Quarterly   1.67    1.67 
97.036.000-K  SANTANDER  Chile  US$   -    -    226,712    -    -    226,712    650    -    226,712    -    -    227,362   Quarterly   2.24    2.24 
Obligations with the public                                                                                  
0-E  BANK OF YORK  U.S.A.  US$   -    -    -    500,000    -    500,000    2,383    -    -    486,962    -    489,345   At Expiration   7.77    7.25 
Guaranteed obligations                                                                                  
0-E  CREDIT AGRICOLE  France  US$   29,633    88,188    204,722    54,074    12,410    389,027    30,447    88,189    203,286    54,074    12,410    388,406   Quarterly   1.83    1.66 
0-E  BNP PARIBAS  U.S.A.  US$   8,162    25,012    70,785    75,028    140,410    319,397    9,243    25,012    70,335    74,917    140,407    319,914   Quarterly   2.29    2.22 
0-E  WELLS FARGO  U.S.A.  US$   30,895    93,511    255,536    264,770    536,039    1,180,751    34,933    93,511    227,704    252,054    525,257    1,133,459   Quarterly   2.27    1.57 
0-E  WILMINGTON TRUST  U.S.A.  US$   -    48,264    85,183    90,694    451,555    675,696    5,691    48,263    81,867    88,977    448,016    672,814   Quarterly   4.25    4.25 
0-E  CITIBANK  U.S.A.  US$   17,042    51,792    143,168    150,792    254,208    617,002    18,545    51,792    133,740    146,362    249,406    599,845   Quarterly   2.40    1.64 
97.036.000-K  SANTANDER  Chile  US$   5,233    15,862    43,552    45,416    49,606    159,669    5,514    15,862    41,434    44,599    49,281    156,690   Quarterly   1.47    0.93 
0-E  BTMU  U.S.A.  US$   2,714    8,250    22,801    24,007    39,182    96,954    2,897    8,250    21,336    23,376    38,789    94,648   Quarterly   1.82    1.22 
0-E  APPLE BANK  U.S.A.  US$   1,333    4,055    11,211    11,828    19,715    48,142    1,478    4,056    10,483    11,513    19,515    47,045   Quarterly   1.72    1.12 
0-E  US BANK  U.S.A.  US$   14,483    43,948    120,924    126,550    285,134    591,039    17,232    43,948    102,607    117,968    277,195    558,950   Quarterly   3.99    2.81 
0-E  DEUTS CHE BANK  U.S.A.  US$   4,767    14,667    32,449    25,826    58,989    136,698    5,342    14,666    32,448    25,826    58,989    137,271   Quarterly   3.40    3.40 
0-E  NATIXIS  France  US$   11,698    35,914    97,434    83,289    241,088    469,423    12,351    35,914    97,434    83,289    241,088    470,076   Quarterly   2.08    2.05 
0-E  HSBC  U.S.A.  US$   1,374    4,180    11,533    12,112    24,384    53,583    1,504    4,180    11,533    12,112    24,384    53,713   Quarterly   2.40    1.59 
0-E  PK AIRFINANCE  U.S.A.  US$   1,882    5,846    17,171    19,744    17,871    62,514    1,937    5,846    17,171    19,744    17,871    62,569   Monthly   2.04    2.04 
0-E  KFWIPEX-BANK  Germany  US$   653    2,028    5,314    3,958    1,640    13,593    655    2,028    5,314    3,958    1,640    13,595   Quarterly   2.45    2.45 
-  SWAP Avionesllegados  -  US$   502    1,360    2,521    765    -    5,148    502    1,360    2,521    765    -    5,148   Quarterly   -    - 
Other guaranteed obligations                                                                                  
0-E  DVB BANK SE  U.S.A.  US$   8,054    24,438    -    -    -    32,492    8,075    24,438    -    -    -    32,513   Quarterly   2.32    2.32 
Financial leases                                                                                  
0-E  ING  U.S.A.  US$   8,108    23,191    36,868    26,831    -    94,998    8,894    23,191    36,066    26,682    -    94,833   Quarterly   5.13    4.57 
0-E  CREDIT AGRICOLE  France  US$   1,666    5,131    7,158    -    -    13,955    1,700    5,131    7,158    -    -    13,989   Quarterly   1.28    1.28 
0-E  CITIBANK  U.S.A.  US$   4,687    14,447    41,726    36,523    -    97,383    5,509    14,447    40,684    36,330    -    96,970   Quarterly   6.40    5.67 
0-E  PEFCO  U.S.A.  US$   15,246    46,858    108,403    22,407    -    192,914    16,536    46,858    106,757    22,324    -    192,475   Quarterly   5.37    4.77 
0-E  BNP P ARIBAS  U.S.A.  US$   9,956    30,678    81,373    31,100    -    153,107    10,494    30,678    79,983    30,958    -    152,113   Quarterly   4.08    3.64 
0-E  WELLS FARGO  U.S.A.  US$   4,519    13,784    38,531    41,238    23,556    121,628    4,919    13,784    37,247    40,819    23,486    120,255   Quarterly   3.98    3.54 
0-E  DVB BANK SE  U.S.A.  US$   4,567    13,873    14,127    -    -    32,567    4,625    13,873    14,127    -    -    32,625   Quarterly   2.06    2.06 
0-E  BANC OF AMERICA  U.S.A.  US$   674    2,096    -    -    -    2,770    676    2,096    -    -    -    2,772   Monthly   1.41    1.41 
Other loans                                                                                  
0-E  BOEING  U.S.A.  US$   -    -    151,362    -    -    151,362    2,294    -    151,363    -    -    153,657   At Expiration   1.80    1.80 
0-E  CITIBANK (*)  U.S.A.  US$   19,361    60,251    174,178    196,210    -    450,000    20,485    60,251    174,178    192,932    -    447,846   Quarterly   6.00    6.00 
   Total         611,840    738,017    2,291,593    1,892,936    2,155,787    7,690,173    641,578    738,016    2,218,512    1,846,051    2,127,734    7,571,891              

 

(*) Securitized bond with the future flows from the sales with credit card in United States and Canada.

 

 75 

 

Interest-bearing loans due in installments to December 31, 2015

Debtor: TAM S.A. and Subsidiaries, Tax No. 02.012.862/0001-60, Brazil.

 

            Nominal values   Accounting values            
                More than   More than   More than               More than   More than   More than                    
            Up to   90 days   one to   three to   More than   Total   Up to   90 days   one to   three to   More than   Total            
      Creditor     90   to one   three   five   five   nominal   90   to one   three   five   five   accounting      Effective   Nominal 
Tax No.  Creditor  country  Currency  days   year   years   years   years   value   days   year   years   years   years   value   Amortization  rate   rate 
            ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$      %   % 
                                                                     
Préstamos bancarios                                                                                  
0-E  NEDERLANDS CHE                                                                               
   CREDIETVERZEKERING MAATS CHAPPIJ  Holland  US$   115    356    1,031    1,162    689    3,353    132    356    1,031    1,162    689    3,370   Monthly   6.01    6.01 
Obligaciones conel público                                                                                  
0-E  THE BANK OF NEW YORK  U.S.A.  US$   -    -    300,000    -    500,000    800,000    7,506    1,110    301,722    5,171    501,027    816,536   At Expiration   8.17    8.00 
Arrendamientos financieros                                                                                  
0-E  AFS INVESTMENT IX LLC  U.S.A.  US$   1,972    6,085    17,540    17,908    -    43,505    2,176    6,085    17,540    17,908    -    43,709   Monthly   1.25    1.25 
0-E  AIRBUS FINANCIAL  U.S.A.  US$   3,370    10,397    20,812    15,416    -    49,995    3,461    10,396    20,813    15,416    -    50,086   Monthly   1.43    1.43 
0-E  CREDIT AGRICOLE-CIB  U.S.A.  US$   4,500    -    -    -    -    4,500    4,528    -    -    -    -    4,528   Quarterly   3.25    3.25 
0-E  DVB BANK SE  U.S.A.  US$   118    355    282    -    -    755    120    355    282    -    -    757   Monthly   1.64    1.64 
0-E  GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION  U.S.A.  US$   3,654    11,137    8,970    -    -    23,761    3,697    11,137    8,970    -    -    23,804   Monthly   1.25    1.25 
0-E  KFW IP EX-BANK  Germany  US$   3,097    6,401    15,186    12,215    -    36,899    3,163    6,401    15,186    12,215    -    36,965   Monthly/Quarterly   1.72    1.72 
0-E  NATIXIS  France  US$   2,505    5,387    17,359    19,682    70,087    115,020    3,476    5,387    17,360    19,682    70,088    115,993   Quarterly/Semiannual   3.85    3.85 
0-E  PK AIR FINANCEUS, INC.  U.S.A.  US$   1,276    21,769    -    -    -    23,045    1,316    21,769    -    -    -    23,085   Monthly   1.75    1.75 
0-E  WACAP OULEASING S.A.  Luxemburg  US$   383    1,101    2,617    14,267    -    18,368    418    1,101    2,617    14,267    -    18,403   Quarterly   2.00    2.00 
0-E  SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE MILAN BRANCH  Italy  US$   8,148    25,003    71,311    208,024    -    312,486    9,552    25,003    71,311    208,024    -    313,890   Quarterly   3.63    3.55 
0-E  BANCO IBM S.A.  Brazil  BRL   217    651    860    -    -    1,728    217    651    860    -    -    1,728   Monthly   14.14    14.14 
0-E  HP FINANCIAL SERVICE  Brazil  BRL   168    529    185    -    -    882    169    529    185    -    -    883   Monthly   10.02    10.02 
0-E  SOCIETE GENERALE  France  BRL   85    256    434    -    -    775    85    256    434    -    -    775   Monthly   14.14    14.14 
                                                                                   
   Total         29,608    89,427    456,587    288,674    570,776    1,435,072    40,016    90,536    458,311    293,845    571,804    1,454,512              
                                                                                   
   Total consolidado         641,448    827,444    2,748,180    2,181,610    2,726,563    9,125,245    681,594    828,552    2,676,823    2,139,896    2,699,538    9,026,403              

 

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(b)Hedge derivatives

 

                   Total hedge 
   Current liabilities   Non-current liabilities   derivatives 
   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015   2016   2015   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Accrued interest from the last date of interest rate swap   3,963    4,329    -    -    3,963    4,329 
Fair value of interest rate derivatives   21,382    33,518    14,070    16,128    35,452    49,646 
Fair value of fuel derivatives   21,343    56,424    -    -    21,343    56,424 
Fair value of foreign currency derivatives:   40,879    39,818    -    -    40,879    39,818 
Total hedge derivatives   87,567    134,089    14,070    16,128    101,637    150,217 

 

The foreign currency derivatives exchanges are FX forward and cross currency swap.

 

Hedging operation

 

The fair values of assets/ (liabilities), by type of derivative, of the contracts held as hedging instruments are presented below:

 

   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Cross currency swaps (CCS) (1)   (24,383)   (49,311)
Interest rate swaps (2)   (36,434)   (44,085)
Fuel collars (3)   2,760    6,293 
Fuel swap (4)   (21,343)   (56,424)
Currency forward US$/GBP$ (5)   762    7,432 
Currency options US$/EUR$ (5)   (3,301)   1,438 
Currency options R$/US$ (5)   (13,981)   933 
Currency options CLP$/US$ (5)   (592)   85 
Currency options COP$/US$ (5)   (818)   - 
Currency options AUD$/US$ (5)   (428)   - 

 

(1)Covers the significant variations in cash flows associated with market risk implicit in the changes in the 3-month LIBOR interest rate and the exchange rate dollar-UF of bank loans. These contracts are recorded as cash flow hedges and fair value.
(2)Covers the significant variations in cash flows associated with market risk implicit in the increases in the 3 months LIBOR interest rates for long-term loans incurred in the acquisition of aircraft and bank loans. These contracts are recorded as cash flow hedges.
(3)Covers significant variations in cash flows associated with market risk implicit in the changes in the price of future fuel purchases. These contracts are recorded as cash flow hedges.
(4)Covers the significant variations in cash flows associated with market risk implicit in the changes in the price of future fuel purchases. These contracts are recorded as cash flow hedges.
(5)Covers the foreign exchange risk exposure of operating cash flows caused mainly by fluctuations in the exchange rate US$/GBP, US$/EUR, R$/US$, CLP$/US$, COP$/US$ and AUD$/US$. These contracts are recorded as cash flow hedges.

 

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During the periods presented, the Company only maintains cash flow hedges and fair value (in the case of CCS). In the case of fuel hedges, the cash flows subject to such hedges will impact results in the next 9 months from the consolidated statement of financial position date, meanwhile in the case of interest rate hedging, the hedges will impact results over the life of the related loans, which are valid initially for 12 years. The hedges on investments will impact results continuously throughout the life of the investment, while the cash flows occur at the maturity of the investment. In the case of currency hedges through a CCS, are generated two types of hedge accounting, a cash flow component by UF, and other fair value by US$ floating rate component.

 

During the periods presented, no hedging operations of future highly probable transaction that have not been realized have occurred.

 

Since none of the coverage resulted in the recognition of a non-financial asset, no portion of the result of the derivatives recognized in equity was transferred to the initial value of such assets.

 

The amounts recognized in comprehensive income during the period and transferred from net equity to income are as follows:

 

   For the period ended 
   March 31, 
   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Debit (credit) recognized in comprehensive income during the period   27,974    83,263 
Debit (credit) transferred from net equity to income during the period   (37,421)   (113,462)

 

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NOTE 19 - TRADE AND OTHER ACCOUNTS PAYABLES

 

The composition of Trade and other accounts payables is as follows:

 

   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Current          
(a) Trade and other accounts payables   979,015    1,025,574 
(b) Accrued liabilities at the reporting date   473,822    458,383 
  Total trade and other accounts payables   1,452,837    1,483,957 

 

(a)Trade and other accounts payable:

 

   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Trade creditors   734,498    758,783 
Leasing obligation   15,553    18,784 
Other accounts payable   228,964    248,007 
Total   979,015    1,025,574 

 

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The details of Trade and other accounts payables are as follows:

 

   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Boarding Fee   165,389    175,900 
Aircraft Fuel   127,053    148,612 
Handling and ground handling   87,209    88,629 
Other personnel expenses   77,446    72,591 
Suppliers' technical purchases   75,251    52,160 
Airport charges and overflight   73,541    94,139 
Professional services and advisory   63,317    63,302 
Land services   61,342    80,387 
Marketing   39,973    45,997 
Services on board   37,457    32,993 
Maintenance   32,064    18,573 
Leases, maintenance and IT services   29,269    25,558 
Crew   24,678    23,834 
Achievement of goals   18,272    15,386 
Aircraft and engines leasing   15,553    19,146 
Distribution system   9,591    17,531 
Aviation insurance   7,080    7,655 
Communications   4,128    6,731 
Others   30,402    36,450 
Total trade and other accounts payables   979,015    1,025,574 

 

(b)Liabilities accrued:

 

   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Aircraft and engine maintenance   268,720    246,454 
Accrued personnel expenses   122,492    108,058 
Accounts payable to personnel (*)   64,028    81,368 
Others accrued liabilities   18,582    22,503 
Total accrued liabilities   473,822    458,383 

 

(*)Profits and bonds participation (Note 22 letter b)

 

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NOTE 20 - OTHER PROVISIONS

 

Other provisions:

 

   Current liabilities   Non-current liabilities   Total Liabilities 
   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015   2016   2015   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited       Unaudited     
Provision for contingencies (1)                              
Tax contingencies   1,298    1,297    380,892    350,418    382,190    351,715 
Civil contingencies   955    1,476    44,299    37,555    45,254    39,031 
Labor contingencies   147    149    17,377    15,648    17,524    15,797 
Other   -    -    12,191    11,910    12,191    11,910 
Provision for European                              
Commision investigation (2)   -    -    9,355    8,966    9,355    8,966 
Total other provisions (3)   2,400    2,922    464,114    424,497    466,514    427,419 

 

(1)Provisions for contingencies:

 

The tax contingencies correspond to litigation and tax criteria related to the tax treatment applicable to direct and indirect taxes, which are found in both administrative and judicial stage.

 

The civil contingencies correspond to different demands of civil order filed against the company.

 

The labor contingencies correspond to different demands of labor order filed against the company.

 

The Provisions are recognized in the consolidated income statement in administrative expenses or tax expenses, as appropriate.

 

(2)Provision made for proceedings brought by the European Commission for possible breaches of free competition in the freight market.

 

(3)Total other provision at March 31, 2016, and at December 31, 2015, include the fair value correspond to those contingencies from the business combination with TAM S.A and subsidiaries, with a probability of loss under 50%, which are not provided for the normal application of IFRS enforcement and that only must be recognized in the context of a business combination in accordance with IFRS 3.

 

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Movement of provisions:

 

       European     
   Legal   Commission     
   claims   Investigation(*)   Total 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
             
Opening balance as of January 1, 2015   705,552    9,999    715,551 
Increase in provisions   7,527    -    7,527 
Provision used   (1,040)   -    (1,040)
Difference by subsidiaries conversion   (118,486)   -    (118,486)
Reversal of provision   (7,736)   -    (7,736)
Exchange difference   (317)   (1,174)   (1,491)
Closing balance as of March 31, 2015 (Unaudited)   585,500    8,825    594,325 
                
Opening balance as of April 1, 2015   585,500    8,825    594,325 
Increase in provisions   47,148    -    47,148 
Provision used   (18,482)   -    (18,482)
Difference by subsidiaries conversion   (101,780)   -    (101,780)
Reversal of provision   (93,004)   -    (93,004)
Exchange difference   (929)   141    (788)
Closing balance as of December 31, 2015   418,453    8,966    427,419 
                
Opening balance as of January 1, 2016   418,453    8,966    427,419 
Increase in provisions   26,103    -    26,103 
Provision used   (4,916)   -    (4,916)
Difference by subsidiaries conversion   38,949    -    38,949 
Reversal of provision   (21,555)   -    (21,555)
Exchange difference   125    389    514 
                
Closing balance as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)   457,159    9,355    466,514 

 

Accumulated balance includes the judicial deposit in guarantee, related to the “Fundo Aeroviário” (FA), in the amount of US$ 67 million, done in order to suspend the enforceability of the tax credit. The company is discussing over the Tribunal the constitutionality of the requirement made by FA in a legal suit. Initially it was covered by the effects of a provisional remedy, meaning that, the company was not obligated to collect the tax while there was not a judicial decision in this regard. However, the decision taken by a judge in the first instance was publicized in an unfavorable way, revoking the provisional remedy relief. As the legal suit is still in progress (TAM appealed from this first decision), the company needed to do the deposit judicial in guarantee to suspend the enforceability of such tax credit; deposit classified in this category deducting the existing provision. Finally, if the final decision is favorable to the company, the deposit already made is going to come back to TAM. On the other hand, if the tribunal confirms the first decision, such deposit will be converted in a definitive payment in favor of the Brazilian Government. The procedural stage at March 31, 2016 is disclosed in Note 30, at case No. 2001.51.01.012530-0.

 

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(*)European Commission Provision:

 

(a)This provision was established because of the investigation brought by the Directorate General for Competition of the European Commission against more than 25 cargo airlines, including Lan Cargo S.A., as part of a global investigation that begun in 2006 regarding possible unfair competition on the air cargo market. This was a joint investigation done by the European and U.S.A. authorities. The start of the investigation was disclosed through an Essential Matter report dated December 27, 2007. The U.S.A. portion of the global investigation concluded when Lan Cargo S.A. and its subsidiary, Aerolíneas Brasileiras S.A. (“ABSA”) signed a Plea Agreement with the U.S.A. Department of Justice, as disclosed in an Essential Matter report notice on January 21, 2009.

 

(b)A Essential Matter report dated November 9, 2010, reported that the General Direction of Competition had issued its decision on this case (the "decision"), under which it imposed fines totaling € 799,445,000 (seven hundred and ninety nine million four hundred and forty-five thousand Euros) for infringement of European Union regulations on free competition against eleven (11) airlines, among which you can find LATAM A irlines Group S.A. and Lan Cargo S.A., Air Canada, Air France, KLM, British Airways, Cargolux, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, Qantas Airways, S.A.S. and Singapore Airlines.

 

(c)Jointly, LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Lan Cargo S.A., have been fined in the amount of € 8,220,000 (eight million two hundred twenty thousand Euros) for said infractions, which was provisioned in the financial statements of LATAM Airlines Group S.A.This is a minor fine in comparison to the original decision, as there was a significant reduction in fine because LATAM Airlines Group S.A. cooperated during the investigation.

 

(d)On January 24, 2011, LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Lan Cargo S.A. appealed the decision before the Court of Justice of the European Union. On December 16, 2015 The European Commission does not appeal the sentence, but can issue a new decision correcting the failures specified in the Judgment and it has a period of 5 years the Court European resolved the appeal and annulled the European Commission. The procedural stage at March 31, 2016 is disclosed in Note 30, in (ii) lawsuits received by Latam Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries in European Commission Court.

 

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NOTE 21 - OTHER NON-FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

 

   Current liabilities   Non- current liabilities   Total Liabilities 
   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015   2016   2015   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited       Unaudited     
Deferred revenues (*)   2,344,295    2,423,703    273,017    272,130    2,617,312    2,695,833 
Sales tax   7,398    10,379    -    -    7,398    10,379 
Retentions   42,563    33,125    -    -    42,563    33,125 
Others taxes   9,457    11,211    -    -    9,457    11,211 
Dividends   35,181    3,980    -    -    35,181    3,980 
Other sundry liabilities   29,595    7,635    -    -    29,595    7,635 
Total other non-financial liabilities   2,468,489    2,490,033    273,017    272,130    2,741,506    2,762,163 

 

(*)Note 2.20.

 

The balance comprises, mainly, deferred income by services not yet rendered and programs such as: LANPASS, TAM Fidelidade y Multiplus:

 

LANPASS is the frequent flyer program created by LAN to reward the preference and loyalty of its customers with many benefits and privileges, by the accumulation of kilometers that can be exchanged for free flying tickets or a wide range of products and services. Customers accumulate LANPASS kilometers every time they fly with LAN, TAM, in companies that are members of oneworld® and other airlines associated with the program, as well as when they buy on the stores or use the services of a vast network of companies that have an agreement with the program around the world.

 

Thinking on people who travel constantly, TAM created the program TAM Fidelidade, in order to improve the passenger attention and give recognition to those who choose the company. By using this program, customers accumulate points in a variety of programs loyalty in a single account and can redeem them at all TAM destinations and related airline companies, and even more, participate in the Red Multiplus Fidelidade.

 

Multiplus is a coalition of loyalty programs, aiming to operate activities of accumulation and redemption of points. This program has an integrated network by associates including hotels, financial institutions, retail companies, supermarkets, vehicle rentals and magazines, among many other partners from different segments.

 

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NOTE 22 - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

 

   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Retirements payments   46,745    42,117 
Resignation payments   9,569    8,858 
Other obligations   15,151    14,296 
Total liability for employee benefits   71,465    65,271 

 

(a)The movement in retirements and resignation payments and other obligations:

 

       Increase (decrease)       Actuarial         
   Opening   current service   Benefits   (gains)   Currency   Closing 
   balance   provision   paid   losses   translation   balance 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
From January 1 to                              
March 31, 2015 (Unaudited)   74,102    7,713    (1,227)   -    -    80,588 
From April 1 to                              
December 31, 2015   80,588    (21,322)   (2,597)   14,631    (6,029)   65,271 
From January 1 to                              
March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)   65,271    5,604    (972)   1,562    -    71,465 

 

The principal assumptions used in the calculation to the provision in Chile are presented below:

 

   As of 
   March 31, 
Assumptions  2016   2015 
         
Discount rate   4.62%   4.64%
Expected rate of salary increase   4.50%   4.50%
Rate of turnover   6.16%   6.16%
Mortality rate   RV-2009    RV-2009 
Inflation rate   2.93%   3.09%
Retirement age of women   60    60 
Retirement age of men   65    65 

 

The discount rate is determined by reference to free risk 20 years Central Bank of Chile BCP bond. Mortality table RV – 2009, established by Chilean Superintendency of Securities and Insurance and inflation rate performance curve of Central Bank of Chile instruments long term BCU and BCP.

 

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The obligation is determined based on the actuarial value of the accrued cost of the benefit and it is sensibility to main actuarial assumptions used for the calculation. The Following is a sensitivity analysis based on increased (decreased) on the discount rate, increased wages, rotation and inflation:

 

   Effect on the liability 
   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Discount rate          
Change in the accrued liability an closing for increase in 100 p.b.   (5,321)   (4,669)
Change in the accrued liability an closing for decrease of 100 p.b.   6,093    5,345 
           
Rate of wage growth          
Change in the accrued liability an closing for increase in 100 p.b.   6,052    5,309 
Change in the accrued liability an closing for decrease of 100 p.b.   (5,210)   (4,725)

 

(b)The liability for short-term:

 

   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Profit-sharing and bonuses (*)   64,028    81,368 

 

(*)Accounts payables to employees (Note 19 letter b)

 

The participation in profits and bonuses correspond to an annual incentives plan for achievement of objectives.

 

(c)Employment expenses are detailed below:

 

   For the periods ended 
   March 31, 
   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Salaries and wages   360,213    450,402 
Short-term employee benefits   72,066    50,883 
Termination benefits   13,255    22,919 
Other personnel expenses   43,181    51,485 
Total   488,715    575,689 

 

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NOTE 23 - ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, NON-CURRENT

 

   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Aircraft and engine maintenance   364,515    371,419 
Fleet financing (JOL)   35,388    35,042 
Provision for vacations and bonuses   10,290    10,365 
Other sundry liabilities   225    224 
Total accounts payable, non-current   410,418    417,050 

 

NOTE 24 - EQUITY

 

(a)Capital

 

The Company’s objective is to maintain an appropriate level of capitalization that enables it to ensure access to the financial markets for carrying out its medium and long-term objectives, optimizing the return for its shareholders and maintaining a solid financial position.

 

The Capital of the Company is managed and composed in the following form:

 

The capital of the Company at March 31, 2016 amounts to ThUS$ 2,545,705 divided into 545,547,819 common stock of a same series (ThUS$ 2,545,705, divided into 545,547,819 shares as of December 31, 2015), no par value. There are no special series of shares and no privileges. The form of its stock certificates and their issuance, exchange, disablement, loss, replacement and other similar circumstances, as well as the transfer of the shares, is governed by the provisions of Corporations Law and its regulations.

 

(b)Subscribed and paid shares

 

The following table shows the movement of the authorized and fully paid shares described above:

 

Movement of authorized shares  Nro. Of 
   shares 
Autorized shares as of January 1, 2015   551,847,819 
No movement of autorized shares at March 31, 2015   - 
Authorized shares as of December 31, 2015   551,847,819 
      
Autorized shares as of January 1, 2016   551,847,819 
No movement of autorized shares at March 31, 2016   - 
Authorized shares as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)   551,847,819 

 

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Movement fully paid shares

 

       Movement         
       value   Cost of issuance     
       of shares   and placement   Paid- in 
   N° of   (1)   of shares (2)   Capital 
   shares   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Paid shares as of January 1, 2015   545,547,819    2,552,066    (6,361)   2,545,705 
No movement of paid shares at December 31, 2015   -    -    -    - 
Paid shares as of December 31, 2015   545,547,819    2,552,066    (6,361)   2,545,705 
                     
Paid shares as of January 1, 2016   545,547,819    2,552,066    (6,361)   2,545,705 
No movement of paid shares at March 31, 2016   -    -    -    - 
Paid shares as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)   545,547,819(3)   2,552,066    (6,361)   2,545,705 

 

(1)Amounts reported represent only those arising from the payment of the shares subscribed.

 

(2)           Decrease of capital by capitalization of reserves for cost of issuance and placement of shares established according to Extraordinary Shareholder´s Meetings, where such decreases were authorized.

 

(3)           At March 31, 2016, the difference between authorized shares and fully paid shares are 6,300,000 shares allocated to compensation plans for executives of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and subsidiaries (see Note 33(a)).

 

(c)Treasury stock

 

At March 31, 2016, the Company held no treasury stock, the remaining of ThUS$ (178) corresponds to the difference between the amount paid for the shares and their book value, at the time of the full right decrease of the shares.

 

At the Extraordinary Shareholder´s Meeting held on June 11, 2013, the company relinquished all right to 7,972 stocks of its portfolio, this date the Company does not maintain treasury stock.

 

(d)Reserve of share- based payments

 

Movement of Reserves of share- based payments:

 

       Stock         
   Opening   option   Deferred   Closing 
Periods  balance   plan   tax   balance 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
From January 1 to March 31, 2015 (Unaudited)   29,642    2,841    (713)   31,770 
From April 1 to December 31, 2015   31,770    6,083    (2,206)   35,647 
From January 1 to March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)   35,647    1,233    (404)   36,476 

 

These reserves are related to the “Share-based payments” explained in Note 33.

 

(e)Other sundry reserves

 

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Movement of Other sundry reserves:

 

   Opening   Legal   Closing 
Periods  balance   reserves   balance 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
From January 1 to March 31, 2015 (Unaudited)   2,635,748    1,928    2,637,676 
From April 1 to December 31, 2015   2,637,676    (2,997)   2,634,679 
From January 1 to March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)   2,634,679    340    2,635,019 

 

Balance of Other sundry reserves comprises the following:

 

   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Higher value for TAM S.A. share exchange (1)   2,665,692    2,665,692 
Reserve for the adjustment to the value of fixed assets (2)   2,620    2,620 
Transactions with non-controlling interest (3)   (25,895)   (25,891)
Cost of issuance and placement of shares   (5,264)   (5,264)
Others   (2,134)   (2,478)
Total   2,635,019    2,634,679 

 

(1)Corresponds to the difference in the shares value of TAM S.A. acquired (under subscriptions) by Sister Holdco S.A. and Holdco II S.A. (under the Exchange Offer), as stipulated in the Declaration of Posting of Merger by Absorption and the fair value of these exchange shares of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. at June 22, 2012.

 

(2)Corresponds to the technical revaluation of fixed assets authorized by the Superintendence of Securities and Insurance in 1979, in Circular No. 1,529. The revaluation was optional and could be taken only once, the reserve is not distributable and can only be capitalized.

 

(3)The balance at December 31, 2015, correspond to the loss generated by the participation of Lan Pax Group S.A. and Inversiones Lan S.A. in the acquisition of shares of Aerovías de Integración Regional Aires of ThUS$ (3,480) and ThUS$ (4), respectively; the acquisition of TAM S.A. of the minority holding of Aerolinhas Brasileiras S.A. of ThUS$ (885) and the acquisition of minority interest of Aerolane S.A. by Lan Pax group S.A. through Holdco Ecuador S.A. for US$ (21,526).

 

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(f)Reserves with effect in other comprehensive income.

 

Movement of Reserves with effect in other comprehensive income:

 

           Actuarial gain     
   Currency   Cash flow   or loss on defined     
   translation   hedging   benefit plans     
   reserve   reserve   reserve   Total 
   ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $ 
                 
Opening balance as of January 1, 2015  (1,193,871)  (151,340)  -   (1,345,211)
Derivatives valuation gains (losses)   -    84,500    -    84,500 
Deferred tax   -    (21,779)   -    (21,779)
Difference by subsidiaries conversion   (709,950)   -    -    (709,950)
                     
Closing balance as of March 31, 2015 (Unaudited)   (1,903,821)   (88,619)   -    (1,992,440)
                     
Opening balance as of April 1, 2015   (1,903,821)   (88,619)   -    (1,992,440)
Derivatives valuation gains (losses)   -    (1,770)   -    (1,770)
Deferred tax   -    (121)   -    (121)
Actuarial reserves by employee benefit plans   -    -    (14,627)   (14,627)
Deferred tax actuarial IAS by employee benefit plans   -    -    3,910    3,910 
Difference by subsidiaries conversion   (672,220)   -    -    (672,220)
                     
Closing balance as of December 31, 2015   (2,576,041)   (90,510)   (10,717)   (2,677,268)
                     
Opening balance as of January 1, 2016   (2,576,041)   (90,510)   (10,717)   (2,677,268)
Derivatives valuation gains (losses)   -    27,468    -    27,468 
Deferred tax   -    (7,539)   -    (7,539)
Actuarial reserves by employee benefit plans   -    -    (1,573)   (1,573)
Deferred tax actuarial IAS by employee benefit plans   -    -    413    413 
Difference by subsidiaries conversion   243,384    -    -    243,384 
                     
Closing balance as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)   (2,332,657)   (70,581)   (11,877)   (2,415,115)

 

(f.1)Currency translation reserve

 

These originate from exchange differences arising from the translation of any investment in foreign entities (or Chilean investment with a functional currency different to that of the parent), and from loans and other instruments in foreign currency designated as hedges for such investments. When the investment (all or part) is sold or disposed and loss of control occurs, these reserves are shown in the consolidated statement of income as part of the loss or gain on the sale or disposal. If the sale does not involve loss of control, these reserves are transferred to non-controlling interests.

 

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(f.2)Cash flow hedging reserve

 

These originate from the fair value valuation at the end of each period of the outstanding derivative contracts that have been defined as cash flow hedges. When these contracts expire, these reserves should be adjusted and the corresponding results recognized.

 

(f.3)Actuarial gain or loss on defined benefit plans reserve

 

These originate from the actuarial calculation Company has developed from December 31, 2015, the effect of a negative reserve amounting to ThUS$ 11,877 net of deferred taxes.

 

(g)Retained earnings

 

Movement of Retained earnings:

 

       Result       Other     
   Opening   for the       increase   Closing 
Periods  balance   period   Dividens   (decreases)   balance 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
From January 1 to March 31, 2015 (Unaudited)   536,190    (39,947)   -    528    496,771 
From April 1 to December 31, 2015   496,771    (179,327)   -    506    317,950 
From January 1 to March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)   317,950    102,208    (30,662)   (255)   389,241 

 

(h)Dividends per share

 

   Minimum mandatory   Final dividend 
   dividend   dividend 
Description of dividend  2016   2015 
         
Date of dividend   03-31-2016    12-31-2012 
Amount of the dividend (ThUS$)   30,662    - 
Number of shares among which the dividend is distributed   545,547,819    545,547,819 
Dividend per share (US$)   0.0562    - 

 

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NOTE 25 - REVENUE

 

The detail of revenues is as follows:

   For the periods ended 
   March 31, 
   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Passengers LAN   1,084,909    1,128,658 
Passengers TAM   873,381    1,214,869 
Cargo   275,967    350,322 
Total   2,234,257    2,693,849 

 

NOTE 26 - COSTS AND EXPENSES BY NATURE

 

(a) Costs and operating expenses

 

The main operating costs and administrative expenses are detailed below:

 

   For the periods ended 
   M arch 31, 
   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Aircraft fuel   461,433    744,064 
Other rentals and landing fees   261,051    285,905 
Aircraft rentals   133,603    128,899 
Aircraft maintenance   94,796    113,974 
Comissions   66,629    82,563 
Passenger services   77,452    77,762 
Other operating expenses   285,406    317,934 
Total   1,380,370    1,751,101 

 

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(b)Depreciation and amortization

 

Depreciation and amortization are detailed below:

 

   For the period ended 
   March 31, 
   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Depreciation (*)   229,891    226,468 
Amortization   9,560    10,980 
Total   239,451    237,448 

 

(*) Include the depreciation of Property, plant and equipment and the maintenance cost of aircraft held under operating leases. The amount of maintenance cost included within the depreciation line item at March 31, 2016 is ThUS$ 88,815 and ThUS$ 86,565 for the same period of 2015.

 

(c)Personnel expenses

 

The costs for personnel expenses are disclosed in Note 22 liability for employee benefits.

 

(d)Financial costs

 

The detail of financial costs is as follows:

 

   For the period ended 
   March 31, 
   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Bank loan interest   84,204    81,082 
Financial leases   9,493    12,078 
Other financial instruments   9,352    2,173 
Total   103,049    95,333 

 

Costs and expenses by nature presented in this note plus the Employee expenses disclosed in Note 22, are equivalent to the sum of cost of sales, distribution costs, administrative expenses, other expenses and financing costs presented in the consolidated statement of income by function.

 

(e)Restructuring Costs

 

As part of the ongoing process of reviewing its fleet plan, in December 2015 the company recognized a negative impact on results of US$ 80 million before tax associated with the output of the rest of the A330 fleet, including engines and technical materials is recognized. These expenses are recognized at “Other Gain and Loses” of the Consolidated Statement of Income by Function.

 

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NOTE 27 - OTHER INCOME, BY FUNCTION

 

Other income by function is as follows:

 

   For the period ended 
   March 31, 
   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Tours   23,962    21,899 
Aircraft leasing   15,408    9,348 
Customs and warehousing   5,216    5,417 
Duty free   2,393    4,129 
Maintenance   2,121    2,068 
Other miscellaneous income   44,260    54,432 
Total   93,360    97,293 

 

NOTE 28 - FOREIGN CURRENCY AND EXCHANGE RATE DIFFERENCES

 

The functional currency of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. is the US dollar, also it has subsidiaries whose functional currency is different to the US dollar, such as the Chilean peso, Argentine peso, Colombian peso and Brazilian real.

 

The functional currency is defined as the currency of the primary economic environment in which an entity operates and in each entity and all other currencies are defined as foreign currency.

 

Considering the above, the balances by currency mentioned in this note correspond to the sum of foreign currency of each of the entities that make LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries.

 

(a)Foreign currency

 

The foreign currency detail of balances of monetary items in current and non-current assets is as follows:

 

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   As of   As of 
Current assets  March 31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Cash and cash equivalents   162,499    182,089 
Argentine peso   6,907    11,611 
Brazilian real   5,782    8,810 
Chilean peso   21,790    17,739 
Colombian peso   1,200    1,829 
Euro   13,633    10,663 
U.S. dollar   106,016    112,422 
Strong bolivar   1,775    2,986 
Other currency   5,396    16,029 
           
Other financial assets, current   68,411    124,042 
Argentine peso   52,500    108,592 
Brazilian real   2,362    1,263 
Chilean peso   542    563 
Colombian peso   119    1,167 
Euro   1    1 
U.S. dollar   12,577    12,128 
Strong bolivar   1    22 
Other currency   309    306 

 

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   As of   As of 
Current assets  March 31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Other non - financial assets, current   130,516    126,130 
Argentine peso   13,819    14,719 
Brazilian real   14,707    15,387 
Chilean peso   18,738    10,265 
Colombian peso   765    486 
Euro   2,502    1,983 
U.S. dollar   56,693    61,577 
Strong bolivar   8    - 
Other currency   23,284    21,713 
           
Trade and other accounts receivable, current   216,192    247,229 
Argentine peso   27,116    30,563 
Brazilian real   43,361    11,136 
Chilean peso   28,077    55,169 
Colombian peso   462    1,195 
Euro   21,947    53,200 
U.S. dollar   21,088    6,743 
Strong bolivar   603    7,225 
Other currency   73,538    81,998 
           
Accounts receivable from related entities, current   249    183 
Chilean peso   249    183 
           
Tax current assets   25,193    22,717 
Argentine peso   2,564    2,371 
Brazilian real   2,263    5 
Chilean peso   3,832    3,615 
Colombian peso   1,684    1,275 
Euro   74    14 
U.S. dollar   85    1,394 
Other currency   14,691    14,043 
           
Total current assets   603,060    702,390 
Argentine peso   102,906    167,856 
Brazilian real   68,475    36,601 
Chilean peso   73,228    87,534 
Colombian peso   4,230    5,952 
Euro   38,157    65,861 
U.S. Dollar   196,459    194,264 
Strong bolivar   2,387    10,233 
Other currency   117,218    134,089 

 

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   As of   As of 
Non-current assets  March 31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Other financial assets, non-current   25,202    20,767 
Argentine peso   20    22 
Brazilian real   1,823    1,478 
Chilean peso   82    77 
Colombian peso   169    162 
Euro   3,235    614 
U.S. dollar   18,024    16,696 
Other currency   1,849    1,718 
           
Other non - financial assets, non-current   48,209    60,215 
Argentine peso   151    169 
Brazilian real   5,046    4,454 
U.S. dollar   37,893    50,108 
Other currency   5,119    5,484 
           
Accounts receivable, non-current   6,442    9,404 
Chilean peso   6,227    4,251 
U.S. dollar   62    5,000 
Other currency   153    153 
           
Deferred tax assets   5,299    2,632 
Colombian peso   398    336 
U.S. dollar   2,606    - 
Other currency   2,295    2,296 
           
Total non-current assets   85,152    93,018 
Argentine peso   171    191 
Brazilian real   6,869    5,932 
Chilean peso   6,309    4,328 
Colombian peso   567    498 
Euro   3,235    614 
U.S. dollar   58,585    71,804 
Other currency   9,416    9,651 

 

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The foreign currency detail of balances of monetary items in current liabilities and non-current is as follows:

 

   Up to 90 days   91 days to 1 year 
   As of   As of   As of   As of 
Current liabilities  March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited     
Other financial liabilities, current   101,293    94,199    194,735    141,992 
Chilean peso   55,783    54,655    114,147    52,892 
U.S. dollar   45,510    39,544    80,588    89,100 
                     
Trade and other accounts                    
payables, current   608,311    575,967    18,931    19,261 
Argentine peso   14,430    20,772    701    2,072 
Brazilian real   40,842    37,572    4    16 
Chilean peso   11,371    40,219    11,131    10,951 
Colombian peso   20,730    5,271    267    155 
Euro   10,781    5,275    386    618 
U.S. dollar   347,601    310,565    57    839 
Strong bolivar   892    2,627    -    - 
Other currency   161,664    153,666    6,385    4,610 
                     
Accounts payable to related entities, current   656    447    -    - 
Chilean peso   603    83    -    - 
U.S. dollar   -    22    -    - 
Other currency   53    342    -    - 
                     
Other provisions, current   -    -    451    460 
Chilean peso   -    -    27    24 
Other currency   -    -    424    436 
                     
Tax liabilities, current   1,484    36    10,850    9,037 
Argentine peso   1,484    -    10,850    9,036 
Chilean peso   -    -    -    - 
U.S. dollar   -    27    -    - 
Other currency   -    9    -    1 

 

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   Up to 90 days   91 days to 1 year 
   As of   As of   As of   As of 
Current liabilities  March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited     
Other non-financial liabilities, current   63,673    40,431    -    1 
Argentine peso   11,879    (2,387)   -    - 
Brazilian real   2,280    4,292    -    5 
Chilean peso   29,367    32,228    -    - 
Colombian peso   734    145    -    - 
Euro   11,649    2,706    -    - 
U.S. dollar   1,227    (3,233)   -    (5)
Strong bolivar   93    2,490    -    - 
Other currency   6,444    4,190    -    1 
                     
Total current liabilities   775,417    711,080    224,967    170,751 
Argentine peso   27,793    18,385    11,551    11,108 
Brazilian real   43,122    41,864    4    21 
Chilean peso   97,124    127,185    125,305    63,867 
Colombian peso   21,464    5,416    267    155 
Euro   22,430    7,981    386    618 
U.S. dollar   394,338    346,925    80,645    89,934 
Strong bolivar   985    5,117    -    - 
Other currency   168,161    158,207    6,809    5,048 

 

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   More than 1 to 3 years   More than 3 to 5 years   More than 5 years 
   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of 
Non-current liabilities  March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015   2016   2015   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited       Unaudited     
Other financial liabilities, non-current   533,112    561,217    302,327    328,480    568,068    571,804 
Chilean peso   95,156    104,385    34,642    34,635    -    - 
U.S. dollar   437,956    456,832    267,685    293,845    568,068    571,804 
                               
Accounts payable, non-current   238,730    239,029    -    168    -    8 
Chilean peso   8,362    8,058    -    168    -    8 
U.S. dollar   228,975    229,005    -    -    -    - 
Other currency   1,393    1,966    -    -    -    - 
                               
Other provisions, non-current   30,700    27,712    -    -    -    68 
Argentine peso   761    797    -    -    -    - 
Brazillian real   13,529    11,009    -    -    -    - 
Chilean peso   38    -    -    -    -    - 
Colombian peso   209    198    -    -    -    - 
Euro   9,355    8,966    -    -    -    - 
U.S. dollar   6,808    6,742    -    -    -    68 
                               
Provisions for employees benefits, non-current   62,027    56,306    -    -    -    - 
Chilean peso   62,027    56,306    -    -    -    - 
                               
Total non-current liabilities   864,569    884,264    302,327    328,648    568,068    571,880 
Argentine peso   761    797    -    -    -    - 
Brazilian real   13,529    11,009    -    -    -    - 
Chilean peso   165,583    168,749    34,642    34,803    -    8 
Colombian peso   209    198    -    -    -    - 
Euro   9,355    8,966    -    -    -    - 
U.S. dollar   673,739    692,579    267,685    293,845    568,068    571,872 
Other currency   1,393    1,966    -    -    -    - 

 

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   As of   As of 
General summary of foreign currency:  March 31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Total assets   688,212    795,408 
Argentine peso   103,077    168,047 
Brazilian real   75,344    42,533 
Chilean peso   79,537    91,862 
Colombian peso   4,797    6,450 
Euro   41,392    66,475 
U.S. dollar   255,044    266,068 
Strong bolivar   2,387    10,233 
Other currency   126,634    143,740 
           
Total liabilities   2,735,348    2,666,623 
Argentine peso   40,105    30,290 
Brazilian real   56,655    52,894 
Chilean peso   422,654    394,612 
Colombian peso   21,940    5,769 
Euro   32,171    17,565 
U.S. dollar   1,984,475    1,995,155 
Strong bolivar   2,378    5,117 
Other currency   174,970    165,221 
           
Net position          
Argentine peso   62,972    137,757 
Brazilian real   18,689    (10,361)
Chilean peso   (343,117)   (302,750)
Colombian peso   (17,143)   681 
Euro   9,221    48,910 
U.S. dollar   (1,729,431)   (1,729,087)
Strong bolivar   9    5,116 
Other currency   (48,336)   (21,481)

 

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(b)Exchange differences

 

Exchange differences recognized in the income statement, except for financial instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss, for the period ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, generated a debit of ThUS$ 67,898 and a charge ThUS$ 204,577, respectively.

 

Exchange differences recognized in equity as reserves for currency translation differences for the period ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, represented a debit of ThUS$ 244,976 and a charge ThUS$ 726,740, respectively.

 

The following shows the current exchange rates for the U.S. dollar, on the dates indicated:

 

   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
   Unaudited   Unaudited 
         
Argentine peso   14.67    12.97 
Brazilian real   3.58    3.98 
Chilean peso   669.80    710.16 
Colombian peso   3,000.67    3,183.00 
Euro   0.88    0.92 
Strong bolivar   272.91    198.70 
Australian dollar   1.31    1.37 
Boliviano   6.86    6.85 
Mexican peso   17.30    17.34 
New Zealand dollar   1.45    1.46 
Peruvian Sol   3.32    3.41 
Uruguayan peso   31.70    29.88 

 

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NOTE 29 - EARNINGS / (LOSS) PER SHARE

 

   For the period ended 
   March 31, 
Basic earnings / (loss) per share  2016   2015 
   Unaudited 
         
Earnings / (loss) attributable to owners of the parent (ThUS$)   102,208    (39,947)
Weighted average number of shares, basic   545,547,819    545,547,819 
Basic earnings / (loss) per share (US$)   0.18735    (0.07322)

 

   For the period ended 
   March 31, 
Diluted earnings / (loss) per share  2016   2015 
   Unaudited 
         
Earnings / (loss) attributable to owners of the parent (ThUS$)   102,208    (39,947)
Weighted average number of shares, basic   545,547,819    545,547,819 
Weighted average number of shares, diluted   545,547,819    545,547,819 
Diluted earnings / (loss) per share (US$)   0.18735    (0.07322)

 

In the calculation of diluted earnings per share have not been considered the compensation plan disclosed in Note 33 (a.1), because the average market price is lower than the price of options.

 

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NOTE 30 – CONTINGENCIES

 

Lawsuits

 

(i)Lawsuits filed by LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries

 

 

Company Court Case Number   Origin   Stage of trial

Amounts

Committed (*)

              MUS$
               

Atlantic Aviation Investments

LLC (AAI).

Supreme Court of the State of New York County of New York. 07-6022920   Atlantic Aviation Investments LLC. ("AAI"), an indirect subsidiary LATAM Airlines Group S.A., incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware, sued in August 29th , 2007  Varig Logistics S.A. ("Variglog") for non-payment of four documented loans in credit agreements governed by New York law. These contracts establish the acceleration of the loans in the event of sale of the original debtor, VRG Linhas Aéreas S.A.   In implementation stage in Switzerland, the conviction stated that Variglog should pay the principal, interest and costs in favor of AAI. It keeps the embargo of Variglog funds in Switzerland with AAI. Variglog is in the process of judicial recovery in Brazil and has asked Switzerland to recognize the judgment that declared the state of judicial recovery and subsequent bankruptcy. Conversations have begun with the representatives in the Variglog liquidation process to work towards a settlement regarding the funds in Switzerland.

17,100

Plus interests

and costs

               
Lan Argentina S.A. National Administrative Court. 36337/13   ORSNA Resolution No. 123 which directs Lan Argentina to vacate the hangar located in the Airport named Aeroparque Metropolitano Jorge Newberry, Argentina.   The 2nd Room of the Federal Appellate Court confirmed another extension of the precautionary measure that will expire March 16, 2016.  ORSNA did not file an extraordinary remedy, so the measure is in effect through that date. On February 25, 2016, Lan Argentina S.A. and ORSNA informed the Court of their decision to put an end to the lawsuit and guarantee use of the hangar by Lan.  The parties agreed to maintain the precautionary measure in effect allowing Lan to use the hangar indefinitely until the parties reach a final agreement.  The court agreed, so the precautionary measure was extended indefinitely. -0-

  

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(ii)Lawsuits received by LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries

 

Company Court Case Number

 

 

Origin   Stage of trial

Amounts

Committed (*)

              MUS$
               
LATAM Airlines Group S.A. y Lan Cargo S.A. European Commission. -   Investigation of alleged infringements to free competition of cargo airlines, especially fuel surcharge. On December 26th , 2007, the General Directorate  for Competition of the European Commission notified Lan Cargo S.A. and LATAM Airlines Group S.A. the instruction process against twenty five cargo airlines, including Lan Cargo S.A., for alleged breaches of competition in the air cargo market in Europe, especially the alleged fixed fuel surcharge and freight.  

On April 14th, 2008, the notification of the European Commission was replied. The appeal was filed on January 24, 2011.

 

On May 11, 2015, we attended a hearing at which we petitioned for the vacation of the Decision based on discrepancies in the Decision between the operating section, which mentions four infringements (depending on the routes involved) but refers to Lan in only one of those four routes; and the ruling section (which mentions one single conjoint infraction).

On November 9th, 2010, the General Directorate for Competition of the European Commission notified Lan Cargo S.A. and LATAM Airlines Group S.A. the imposition of a fine in the amount of MUS$ 9,355.

 

This fine is being appealed by Lan Cargo S.A. and LATAM Airlines Group S.A. On December 16, 2015, the European Court of Justice revoked the Commission’s decision because of discrepancies. The European Commission did not appeal the revocation, but it may issue a new decision correcting the faults specified in the Decision. It can do so within 5 years.

9,355

 

 105 

 

Company Court

Case Number

  Origin   Stage of trial

Amounts

Committed (*)

              MUS$
               
Lan Cargo S.A. y LATAM Airlines Group S.A. In the High Court of Justice Chancery División (England) Ovre Romerike District Court (Norway)  y Directie Juridische Zaken Afdeling Ceveil Recht (Netherlands) , Cologne Regional Court (Landgerich Köln Germany).  -  

Lawsuits filed against European airlines by users of freight services in private lawsuits as a result of the investigation into alleged breaches of competition of cargo airlines, especially fuel surcharge. Lan Cargo S.A. and LATAM Airlines Group S.A., have been sued in court proceedings directly and/or in third party, based in England, Norway, the Netherlands and Germany.

 

  Cases are in the uncovering evidence stage. -0-
               
Aerolinhas Brasileiras S.A. Federal Justice. 0008285-53.2015.403.6105  

An action seeking to quash a decision and petioning for early protection in order to obgain a revocation of the penalty imposed by the Brazilian Competition Authority (CADE) in the investigation of cargo airlines alleged fair trade violations, in particular the fuel surcharge.

 

  This action was filed by presenting a guaranty – policy – in order to suspend the effects of the CADE’s decision regarding the payment of the following fines:  (i) ABSA: MUS$9,559; (ii) Norberto Jochmann: MUS$184; (iii) Hernan Merino: MUS$ 92; (iv) Felipe Meyer :MUS$ 92. The action also deals with the affirmative obligation required by the CADE consisting of the duty to publish the condemnation in a widely circulating newspaper.  This obligation had also been stayed by the court of federal justice in this process.  Awaiting CADE’s statement.  9,559
               

Aerolinhas Brasileiras S.A.

 

 

Federal Justice.

 

 

0001872-58.2014.4.03.6105

 

 

  An annulment action with a motion for preliminary injunction, was filed on 28/02/2014, in order to cancel tax debts of PIS, CONFINS, IPI and II, connected with the administrative process 10831.005704/2006.43.   We have been waiting since August 21, 2015 for a statement by Serasa on TAM’s letter of indemnity and a statement by the Union. The statement was authenticated on January 29, 2016. 10,201

 

 106 

 

Company Court Case Number   Origin   Stage of trial

Amounts

Committed (*)

              MUS$
               

Tam Linhas

Aéreas S.A.

 

 

Department of Federal Revenue of Brazil

 

19515.721155/2014-15   Alleged irregularities in the SAT payments for the periods 01/2009 to 12/2009, 01/2010 to 12/2010 and 01/2011 to 12/2012.  

We filed a voluntary remedy on which a judgment is pending since June 30, 2015.

 

23,274
               

Tam Linhas

Aéreas S.A.

Court of the Second Region. 2001.51.01.012530-0  

Ordinary judicial action brought for the purpose of declaring the nonexistence of legal relationship obligating the company to collect the Air Fund.

 

 

Unfavorable court decision in first instance. Currently expecting the ruling on the appeal filed by the company.

 

In order to suspend chargeability of Tax Credit a Guaranty Deposit to the Court was delivered for MMU$67

 

The disclosure prohibition motions entered by the parties against the ruling that overturned the decision did not suffice. The lawsuit was returned by the Brazilian Department of Justice (MPF) on November 23, 2015. We filed a petition on February 26, 2016 requesting that the expert opinions be monitored and the case proceedings were submitted to the Ministry of Finance.

82,854
               

Tam Linhas

Aéreas S.A.

Internal Revenue Service of Brazil. 16643.000087/2009-36   This is an administrative proceeding arising from an infraction notice issued on 15.12.2009, by which the authority aims to request social contribution on net income (CSL) on base periods 2004 to 2007, due to the deduction of expenses related to suspended taxes.   The appeal filed by the company was dismissed in 2010. In 2012 the voluntary appeal was also dismissed. Consequently, the special appeal filed by the company awaits judgment of admissibility, since 2012.

20,353

 

               

Tam Linhas

Aéreas S.A.

Internal Revenue Service of Brazil. 10880.725950/2011-05   Compensation credits of the Social Integration Program (PIS) and Contribution for Social Security Financing (COFINS) Declared on DCOMPs.   The objection (manifestação de inconformidade) filed by the company was rejected, which is why the voluntary appeal was filed. The case was assigned to the 1st Ordinary Group of Brazil’s Administrative Council of Tax Appeals  (CARF) on June 8, 2015.  We are awaiting a judgment. 39,690

 

 107 

 

Company Court Case Number   Origin   Stage of trial

Amounts

Committed (*)

              MUS$
               
Aerovías de Integración Regional, AIRES S.A. United States  Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, Florida, U.S.A. 2013-20319 CA 01  

The July 30th , 2012 LAN COLOMBIA AIRLINES initiated a legal process in Colombia against Regional One INC and Volvo Aero Services LLC, to declare that these companies are civilly liable for moral and material damages caused to LAN COLOMBIA AIRLINES arising from breach of contractual obligations of the aircraft HK-4107.

 

The June 20th , 2013 AIRES SA And / Or LAN AIRLINES COLOMBIA was notified of the lawsuit filed in U.S. for Regional One INC and Dash 224 LLC for damages caused by the aircraft HK-4107 arguing failure of LAN COLOMBIA AIRLINES customs duty to obtain import declaration when the aircraft in April 2010 entered Colombia for maintenance required by Regional One.

 

Through proceedings dated June 5, 2014, the First Civil Overflow Court Room became aware of the process in Colombia and sent a copy of prior pleas submitted to the plaintiffs by the defendant. In December 2015, the 1st Civil Court in the Provisional Circuit was designated the 45th Permanent Civil Court in the Circuit and the proceedings were presented to the Judge’s chambers on December 7, 2015.The Federal Court ruled on March 26th, 2014 and approved the request from LAN AIRLINES COLOMBIA to suspend the process in the U.S. as the demand in Colombia is underway. Additionally, the U.S. judge closed the case administratively. the Federal Court of Appeals, confirmed the end of the case in the U.S. on April 1st, 2015. On October 13, 2015, Regional One petitioned that the Court reopen the case. Lan Colombia Airlines presented its arguments against this petition and a decision by the Court is pending.

12,443
           

Tam Linhas

Aéreas S.A.

Internal Revenue Service of Brazil 10880.722.355/2014-52  

On August 19th , 2014 the Federal Tax Service issued a notice of violation stating that compensation credits Program (PIS) and the Contribution for the Financing of Social Security COFINS by TAM are not directly related to the activity of air transport.

 

  An administrative objection was filed on September 17th, 2014.  A judgment is pending in the case before the Curitiba/PR Tax Court since December 9, 2015. 49,421

Tam Viagens S.A.

 

Department of Finance to the municipality of São Paulo. 67.168.795 / 67.168.833 / 67.168.884 / 67.168.906 / 67.168.914 / 67.168.965   A claim was filed alleging infraction and seeking a fine because of a deficient basis for calculation of the service tax (ISS) because the company supposedly made incorrect deductions.   We received notice of the petition on December 22, 2015. The objection was filed on January 19, 2016. A first-instance administrative decision is now pending. 82,074

 

 108 

 

Company Court

Case Number

  Origin   Stage of trial

Amounts

Committed (*)

              MUS$
               
Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.

Labor Court of São Paulo.

 

0001734-78.2014.5.02.0045

 

  Action filed by the Ministry of Labor, which requires compliance with legislation on breaks, extra hours and others.   Early stage.  Eventually could affect the operations and control of working hours of employees. 14,680
               
TAM S.A. Conselho Administrativo de Recursos Fiscais.

13855.720077/2014-02

 

 

Notice of an alleged infringement presented by Secretaria da Receita Federal do Brasil requiring the payment of IRPJ and CSLL, taxes related to the income earned by TAM on March, 2011, in relation of the reduction of the statute capital of Multiplus S.A.

 

  On January 12, 2014, it was filed an appeal against the object of the notice of infringement. Currently, the company is waiting for the court judgment regarding the appeal filed in the Conselho Administrativo de Recursos Fiscais (CARF)

95,627

 

               
Tam Linhas Aereas S.A.

1° Civil Court of Comarca of Bauru/SP.

 

0049304-37.2009.8.26.0071/1  

That action is filed by the current complainants against the defendant, TAM Linhas Aéreas S / A, for receiving compensation for material and moral damages suffered as a result of an accident with one of its aircraft, which landed on adjacent lands to the Bauru airport, impacting the vehicle of Ms. Savi Gisele Marie de Seixas Pinto and William Savi de Seixas Pinto, causing their death. The first was the wife and mother of the complainants and the second, son and brother, respectively.

 

 

 

Currently under the enforcement phase of the sentence. MUS$4,302 in cash was deposited in guarantee.

 

10,492
Aerolinhas Brasileiras S.A. Labor Court of Campinas. 0010498-37.2014.5.15.0095  

Lawsuit filed by the National Union of aeronauts, requiring weekly rest payment (DSR) scheduled stopovers, displacement and moral damage.

 

 

 

Trial in initial stage and in negotiation process with the Union.

 

17,161
Aerolinhas Brasileiras S.A. Labor Court of Manaus. 0002037-67.2013.5.11.0016   Lawsuit   filed    by   the     Union   of Manaus  Aeroviarios   requiring assignment   of   hazard    to   ground   workers (AEROVIARIOS).   Process in the initial phase. The value is in the calculation stage by the external auditor. -0-

 

 109 

 


Company
Court

Case Number

  Origin   Stage of trial

Amounts

Committed (*)

              MUS$
               
Aerolane, Líneas Aéreas Nacionales del Ecuador S.A. Internal Revenue Service. 17502-2012-0082  

Certificate of 2006 Income Tax, items where CEDT is disregarded. They are requesting certification of branch expenses, ARC fees for which no income tax withholding was made by the payer, etc. These proceedings began in 2012.

 

  A decision was rendered on the appeal for a review and payment was made to avoid interest accrual.  This payment was also contested before the Court.  An accounting analysis was made on October 18, 2015 before the Court with experts on behalf of SRI and the Company.  The expert opinions were issued.  We are awaiting a final decision by the Court.

12,592

 

               

TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.

 

São Carlos Labor Court.

 

0010476-12.2015.5.15.0008   Action filed by the union seeking additional hazard pay for maintenance (MRO) employees (São Carlos).   The case is just now beginning and calculations are being prepared.

-0-

 

 

               
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A. Sao Paulo Labor Court, Sao Paulo 0000009-45.2016.5.02.090   The Ministry of Labor filed an action seeking that the company adapt the ergonomics and comfort of seats.   The action is in its initial phase. 14,414
               
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A. Internal Revenue Service of Brazil

19515.720476/2015-83

 

  Legal administrative proceeding due to alleged irregularities related to the TAM SAT payments.   Pending decision since 09/11/2016 47,999

 

-In order to deal with any financial obligations arising from legal proceedings in effect at March 31, 2016, whether civil, tax, or labor, LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries, has made provisions, which are included in Other non-current provisions that are disclosed in Note 20.

 

-Governmental Investigations. The investigation by the authorities of Chile and the United States of America continues, related to payments carried out by LATAM Airlines Group S.A. (before called LAN Airlines S.A.) in 2006-2007, to a consultant that advised it in the resolution of labor matters in Argentina. Mr. Ignacio Cueto has reached an agreement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), which includes the consent to pay a penalty in the amount of US$75,000 and to a cease-and-desist order concerning the books and records and internal control provisions of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934.The Company, on its part, continues cooperating with the respective authorities in the aforementioned investigation and its lawyers have held conversations and exchanged opinions with the respective authorities on the ways that this matter can potentially be resolved. Presently the Company cannot predict the results in the matter; nor estimate or range the potential losses or risks that may eventually come resulting from the way in which this matter is finally resolved.

 

-The Company has not disclosed the individual probability of success for each contingency in order to not negatively affect its outcome.

 

(*)The Company has reported the amounts involved only for the lawsuits for which a reliable estimation can be made of the financial impacts and of the possibility of any recovery, pursuant to Paragraph 87 of IAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets.

 

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NOTE 31 - COMMITMENTS

 

(a.1)Loan covenants

 

With respect to various loans signed by the Company for the financing of Boeing 767, 767F, 777F and 787 aircraft, which carry the guarantee of the United States Export–Import Bank, limits have been set on some of the Company’s financial indicators on a consolidated basis. Moreover, and related to these same contracts, restrictions are also in place on the Company’s management in terms of its ownership and disposal of assets.

 

The Company and its subsidiaries do not maintain financial credit contracts with banks in Chile that indicate some limits on financial indicators of the Company or its subsidiaries.

 

At March 31, 2016, the Company is in compliance with all indicators detailed above.

 

(a.2) Fleet financing commitments to receive

 

On May 29, 2015, The Company has issued and placed debt securities denominated Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates ("EETC") for an aggregate amount of US $ 1,020,823,000 (the "Certificates") in accordance with the following:

 

The Certificates were issued and placed in the international market under Rule 144-A and Regulation S of the securities laws of the United States of America by pass-through trusts ("Trusts").

 

This offer consists of class A Certificates that will have an interest rate of 4.2% per annum, with an estimated distribution date of November 15, 2027, while the Class B Certificates will have an interest rate of 4.5% per annum, with an estimated distribution date of November 15, 2023.

 

Trusts will use the proceeds of the placement, which will initially remain in escrow with a first class bank, to acquire "Equipment Notes" to be issued by four separate special purpose entities, each of which is wholly owned by LATAM (each an "Issuer").

 

Each Issuer will use the proceeds from the sale of the Equipment Notes and the initial payment under each Lease (as such term is defined below) to finance the acquisition of eleven new Airbus A321-200, two Airbus A350-900s and four Boeing 787 -9, whose deliveries are scheduled between July 2015 and March 2016 (the "Aircrafts").

 

Each of the Issuers will lease the acquired Aircrats to LATAM according to a finance lease ("Lease"), who may in turn sublease the Aircraft under operating sub-lease agreements.

 

Based on the above, LATAM will recognise these Equipment Notes as debt upon delivery of each Aircraft.

 

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The Certificates have not been registered under the United Stated Securities Act of 1933 or under applicable securities laws in any other jurisdiction. Consequently, the Certificates have been offered and sold to persons reasonably believed to qualify as institutional investors in accordance with Rule 144-A under the Securities Act of the United States, and other non-residents of the United States in transactions outside the United States under Regulation S of the normative body.

 

At March 31, 2016 the escrow of EETC is ThUS$ 72,138 corresponding to 2 aircraft by receive.

 

(b) Commitments under operating leases as lessee

 

Details of the main operating leases are as follows:

 

      As of   As of 
      March 31,   December 31, 
Lessor  Aircraft  2016   2015 
      Unaudited     
Aircraft 76B-26329 Inc.  Boeing 767   1    1 
Aircraft 76B-27615 Inc.  Boeing 767   1    1 
Aircraft 76B-28206 Inc.  Boeing 767   1    1 
Aviación Centaurus, A.I.E.  Airbus A319   3    3 
Aviación Centaurus, A.I.E.  Airbus A321   1    1 
Aviación Real A.I.E.  Airbus A319   1    1 
Aviación Real A.I.E.  Airbus A320   1    1 
Aviación T ritón A.I.E.  Airbus A319   3    3 
Avolon Aerospace AOE 19 Limited  Airbus A320   1    1 
Avolon Aerospace AOE 20 Limited  Airbus A320   1    1 
Avolon Aerospace AOE 6 Limited  Airbus A320   1    1 
Avolon Aerospace AOE 62 Limited  Boeing 777   1    1 
AWAS 5125 Trust  Airbus A320   -    1 
AWAS 5178 Limited  Airbus A320   -    1 
AWAS 5234 Trust  Airbus A320   1    1 
Baker & Spice Aviation Limited  Airbus A320   1    1 
Bank of America  Airbus A321   2    3 
CIT Aerospace International  Airbus A320   2    2 
ECAF I 1215 DAC  Airbus A320   1    1 
ECAF I 2838 DAC  Airbus A320   1    1 
ECAF I 40589 DAC  Boeing 777   1    1 
Eden Irish Aircr Leasing MSN 1459  Airbus A320   1    1 
GECAS Sverige Aircraft Leasing Worldwide AB  Airbus A320   3    3 
GFL Aircraft Leasing Netherlands B.V.  Airbus A320   1    1 
International Lease Finance Corporation  Boeing 767   1    1 
JSA Aircraft 38484, LLC  Boeing 787   1    1 
Macquarie Aerospace Finance 5125-2 Trust  Airbus A320   1    - 
Macquarie Aerospace Finance 5178 Limited  Airbus A320   1    - 
Magix Airlease Limited  Airbus A320   2    2 

 

 112 

 

      As of   As of 
      March 31,   December 31, 
Lessor  Aircraft  2016   2015 
      Unaudited     
MASL Sweden (1) AB  Airbus A320   -    1 
MASL Sweden (2) AB  Airbus A320   -    1 
MASL Sweden (7) AB  Airbus A320   -    1 
MASL Sweden (8) AB  Airbus A320   1    1 
NBB Cuckoo Co., Ltd  Airbus A321   1    1 
NBB Grosbeak Co., Ltd  Airbus A321   1    1 
NBB Redstart Co., Ltd  Airbus A321   1    - 
NBB-6658 Lease Partnership  Airbus A321   1    1 
NBB-6670 Lease Partnership  Airbus A321   1    1 
Orix Aviation Systems Limited  Airbus A320   2    2 
SASOF II (J) Aviation Ireland Limited  Airbus A319   1    1 
Shenton Aircraft Leasing Limited  Airbus A320   1    1 
SKY HIGH V LEASING COMPANY LIMIT ED  Airbus A320   -    1 
Sky High XXIV Leasing Company Limited  Airbus A320   5    5 
Sky High XXV Leasing Company Limited  Airbus A320   2    2 
SMBC Aviation Capital Limited  Airbus A320   7    7 
SMBC Aviation Capital Limited  Airbus A321   2    2 
Sunflower Aircraft Leasing Limited  Airbus A320   2    2 
T C-CIT Aviation Ireland Limited  Airbus A320   1    1 
Volito Aviation August 2007 AB  Airbus A320   2    2 
Volito Aviation November 2006 AB  Airbus A320   2    2 
Volito November 2006 AB  Airbus A320   2    2 
Wells Fargo Bank North National Association  Airbus A319   3    3 
Wells Fargo Bank North National Association  Airbus A320   2    2 
Wells Fargo Bank Northwest National Association  Airbus A320   10    7 
Wells Fargo Bank Northwest National Association  Airbus A330   2    2 
Wells Fargo Bank Northwest National Association  Boeing 767   3    3 
Wells Fargo Bank Northwest National Association  Boeing 777   6    6 
Wells Fargo Bank Northwest National Association  Boeing 787   9    7 
Wilmington T rust Company  Airbus A319   1    1 
Total      107    106 

 

The rentals are shown in results for the period for which they are incurred.

 

The minimum future lease payments not yet payable are the following:

 

   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
No later than one year   522,135    513,748 
Between one and five years   1,317,994    1,281,454 
Over five years   981,111    858,095 
Total   2,821,240    2,653,297 

 

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The minimum lease payments charged to income are the following:

 

   For the period ended 
   March 31, 
   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Minimum operating lease payments   133,603    128,899 
           
Total   133,603    128,899 

 

In the first quarter of 2015, two Boeing 787-9 aircraft were leased for a period of twelve years each. On the other hand, two Airbus A320-200 aircraft were returned. In the second quarter of 2015, two Airbus A321-200 aircraft and one Boeing 787-9 aircraft were leased for a period of twelve years each. On the other hand, one Airbus A320-200 aircraft and two Airbus A330-200 aircraft were returned. In the third quarter of 2015, five Airbus A321-200 aircraft and one Boeing 787-9 aircraft were leased for a period of twelve years each. On the other hand, one Airbus A330-200 aircraft was returned. In the fourth quarter of 2015, one Airbus A330-200 aircraft was returned.

 

In the first quarter of 2016, two Boeing 787-9 aircraft were leased for a period of twelve years each. On the other hand and one Airbus A320-200 aircraft was returned.

 

The operating lease agreements signed by the Company and its subsidiaries state that maintenance of the aircraft should be done according to the manufacturer’s technical instructions and within the margins agreed in the leasing agreements, a cost that must be assumed by the lessee. The lessee should also contract insurance for each aircraft to cover associated risks and the amounts of these assets. Regarding rental payments, these are unrestricted and may not be netted against other accounts receivable or payable between the lessor and lessee.

 

At March 31, 2016 the Company has existing letters of credit related to operating leasing as follows:

 

         Value   Release
Creditor Guarantee  Debtor  Type  ThUS$   date
GE Capital Aviation Services Limited  Lan Cargo S.A.  Two letter of credit   7,530   Aug 17, 2016
GE Capital Aviation Services Limited  LAT AM Airlines Group S.A.  Nine letter of credit   37,178   Sep 14, 2016
International Lease Finance Corp  LAT AM Airlines Group S.A.  Four letter of credit   1,700   Oct 12, 2016
ORIX Aviation System Limited  LAT AM Airlines Group S.A.  One letter of credit   3,255   Aug 31, 2016
SMBC Aviation Capital Ltd.  LAT AM Airlines Group S.A.  Two letter of credit   11,133   Aug 14, 2016
Engine Lease Finance Corporation  LAT AM Airlines Group S.A.  One letter of credit   4,750   Sep 8, 2016
Banc of America  LAT AM Airlines Group S.A.  Three letter of credit   1,044   Sep 6, 2016
Wells Fargo Bank  LAT AM Airlines Group S.A.  Nine letter of credit   15,160   Jun 16, 2016
Wells Fargo Bank  T am Linhas Aéreas S.A.  One letter of credit   5,500   Jul 14, 2016
CIT Aerospace International  T am Linhas Aéreas S.A.  Three letter of credit   12,375   Oct 6, 2016
RBS Aerospace Limited  T am Linhas Aéreas S.A.  One letter of credit   12,357   Oct 2, 2016
          111,982    

 

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(c)Other commitments

 

At March 31, 2016 the Company has existing letters of credit, certificates of deposits and warranty insurance policies as follows:

 

         Value   Release
Creditor Guarantee  Debtor  Type  ThUS $   date
              
Aena Aeropuertos S .A.  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  Four letter of credit   2,165   Nov 14, 2016
American Alternative Insurance Corporation  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  One letter of credit   3,490   Apr 5, 2016
Deutsche Bank A.G.  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  Three letter of credit   50,000   Jun 1, 2016
               
Dirección Generalde Aeronáutica Civil  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  Sixty six letter of credit   16,860   Apr 30, 2016
Empresa Públicade Hidrocarburosdel Ecuador EP Petroecuador  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  One letter of credit   5,500   Jun 17, 2016
Metropolitan Dade County  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  Ten letter of credit   2,521   Apr 2, 2016
The Royal Bank of Scotland plc  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  One letter of credit   5,000   May 20, 2016
Was hington International Insurance  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  Four letter of credit   1,510   Apr 5, 2016
8ª Vara Federalda Subseção de Campinas S P  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  One insurance policies guarantee   11,808   May 19, 2020
Conselho Administrativode Conselhos Federais  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  One insurance policies guarantee   6,139   Oct 20, 2021
Fundaçãode Proteãode Defesado Consumidor Procon  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  Three insurance policies guarantee   4,233   May 16, 2016
Juizoda 6ª Varade Execuções Fiscais Federalde Campo Grande /MS  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  One insurance policies guarantee   10,063   Jan 4, 2018
União Federal Vara Comarcade S P  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  Two insurance policies guarantee   17,910   Feb 22, 2021
União Federal Vara Comarcade DF  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  Two insurance policies guarantee   2,469   Nov 9, 2020
          139,668    

 

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NOTE 32 - TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

 

(a)Details of transactions with related parties as follows:

 

                    Transaction amount 
      Nature of      Nature of      with related parties 
      relationship with  Country   related parties      As of March 31, 
T ax No.  Related party  related parties  of origin   transactions  Currency   2016   2015 
                    ThUS$   ThUS$ 
                    Unaudited 
96.810.370-9  Inversiones Costa Verde Ltda. y & CPA.  Related director   Chile   Tickets sales   CLP    1    - 
              Services received   CLP    (1)   - 
65.216.000-K  Comunidad Mujer  Related director   Chile   Tickets sales   CLP    3    - 
78.591.370-1  Bethia S.A and subsidiaries  Related director   Chile   Load transport services   CLP    (650)   (199)
              Revenue from services   CLP    631    515 
              Commitments made on behalf of the entity   CLP    -    4 
              Other services received   CLP    (3)   - 
79.773.440-3  Transportes San Felipe
S.A.
  Related director   Chile   Shuttle services received passenger   CLP    (56)   (48)
87.752.000-5  Granja Marina Tornagaleones S.A.  Common shareholder   Chile   Revenue from services   CLP    23    - 
              Services provided   CLP    (29)   - 
65.216.000-K  Viajes Falabella Ltda.  Related director   Chile   Sales commissions incurred   CLP    (394)   (64)
Foreign  Inversora Aeronáutica Argentina  Related director   Argentina   Revenue from services   ARS    -    2 
              Leases as lessee   US$    (67)   (45)
Foreign  Consultoría Administrativa Profesional S.A. de C.V.  Associate   Mexico   Professional counseling services received   MXN    527    - 

 

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The balances of Accounts receivable and accounts payable to related parties are disclosed in Note 9.

 

Transactions between related parties have been carried out on free-trade conditions between interested and duly-informed parties.

 

(b)Compensation of key management

 

The Company has defined for these purposes that key management personnel are the executives who define the Company’s policies and major guidelines and who directly affect the results of the business, considering the levels of Vice-Presidents, Chief Executives and Directors.

 

   For the period ended 
   March 31, 
   2016   2015 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Remuneration   4,644    4,474 
Management fees   66    164 
Non-monetary benefits   131    191 
Short-term benefits   10,607    4,848 
Share-based payments   1,494    2,640 
Total   16,942    12,317 

 

NOTE 33 - SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS

 

(a)Compensation plan for increase of capital in LATAM Airlines Group S.A.

 

Compensation plans implemented by providing options for the subscription and payment of shares that have been granted by LATAM Airlines Group S.A. to employees of the Company and its subsidiaries, are recognized in the financial statements in accordance with the provisions of IFRS 2 "Share-based Payment”, showing the effect of the fair value of the options granted under compensation in linear between the date of grant of such options and the date on which these irrevocable.

 

(a.1)Compensation plan 2011

 

At a Special Shareholders Meeting held on December 21, 2011, the Company’s shareholders approved, among other matters, an increase of capital of which 4,800,000 shares were allocated to compensation plans for employees of the Company and its subsidiaries, pursuant to Article 24 of the Companies Law. In this compensation plan no member of the controlling group would be benefited.

 

The granting of options for the subscription and payment of shares has been formalized through conclusion of contracts of options to subscribe for shares, according to the proportions shown in the following schedule of accrual and is related to the permanence condition of the executive as employee of the Company at these dates for the exercise of the options:

 

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Percentage   Period
     
 30%  From December 21, 2014 and until December 21, 2016.
 30%  From December 21, 2015 and until December 21, 2016.
 40%  From June 21, 2016 and until December 21, 2016.

 

   Number 
   of share 
   options 
Share options in agreements of share- based payments, as of January 1, 2015   4,202,000 
Share options granted   406,000 
Share options cancelled   (90,000)
Share options in agreements of share- based payments, as of December 31, 2015   4,518,000 
      
Share options in agreements of share- based payments, as of January 1, 2016   4,518,000 
No movement as of March 31, 2016   - 
Share options in agreements of share- based payments,as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)   4,518,000 

 

These options have been valued and recorded at fair value at the grant date, determined by the "Black-Scholes-Merton”. The effect on income to March 2016 corresponds to ThUS$ 1,494 (ThUS$ 2,640 at December 31, 2015).

 

The input data of option pricing model used for share options granted are as follows:

 

   Weighted average   Exercise   Expected   Life of  Dividends   Risk-free 
   share price   price   volatility   option  expected   interest 
As of March 31, 2015 (Unaudited)  US$15,47   US$18,29    34.74%  3.6 years   0%   0.00696 
As of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)  US$15,47   US$18,29    34.74%  3.6 years   0%   0.00696 

 

(a.2)Compensation plan 2013

 

At the Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting held on June 11, 2013, the Company’s shareholders approved motions including increasing corporate equity, of which 1,500,000 shares were allocated to compensation plans for employees of the Company and its subsidiaries, in conformity with the stipulations established in Article 24 of the Corporations Law. With regard to this compensation, a defined date for implementation does not exist. The granting of options for the subscription and payment of shares has been formalized through conclusion of contracts of options to subscribe for shares, according to the proportions shown in the following schedule of accrual and is related to the permanence condition of the executive at these dates for the exercise of the options:

 

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Percentage   Period
      
 100%  From November 15, 2017 and until June 11, 2018.

 

(b)Subsidiaries compensation plans

 

(b.1)Stock Options

 

TAM Linhas Aereas S.A. and Multiplus S.A., both subsidiaries of TAM S.A., have outstanding stock options at March 31, 2016, which amounted to 96,675 shares and 518,507 shares, respectively (at December 31, 2015, the distribution of outstanding stock options amounted to 518,507 for Multiplus S.A. and 96,675 shares TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.).

 

TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.

        
Description  4th Grant     
Date  05-28-2010   Total 
Outstanding option number As March 31, 2015 (Unaudited)   96,675    96,675 
Outstanding option number As March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)   96,675    96,675 

 

Multiplus S.A.

 

               4nd Extraordinary     
Description  1st Grant   3rd Grant   4th Grant   Grant     
Date  10-04-2010   03-21-2012   04-03-2013   11-20-2013   Total 
Outstanding option number As March 31, 2015 (Unaudited)   3,796    115,298    269,241    205,575    593,910 
Outstanding option number As March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)   -    102,621    255,995    159,891    518,507 

 

The Options of TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A., under the plan's terms, are divided into three equal parts and employees can run a third of its options after three, four and five years respectively, as long as they remain employees of the company. The agreed term of the options is seven years.

 

For Multiplus S.A., the plan's terms provide that the options granted to the usual prizes are divided into three equal parts and employees may exercise one-third of their two, three and four, options respectively, as long as they keep being employees of the company. The agreed term of the options is seven years after the grant of the option. The first extraordinary granting was divided into two equal parts, and only half of the options may be exercised after three years and half after four years. The second extraordinary granting was also divided into two equal parts, which may be exercised after one and two years respectively.

 

Both companies have an option that contains a "service condition" in which the exercise of options depends exclusively on the delivery services by employees during a predetermined period. Terminated employees will be required to meet certain preconditions in order to maintain their right to the options.

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The acquisition of the share's rights, in both companies is as follows:

 

   Number of shares   Number of shares 
   Accrued options   Non accrued options 
   As of   As of   As of   As of 
   March 31,   December 31,   March 31,   December 31, 
Company  2016   2015   2016   2015 
   Unaudited       Unaudited     
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.   -    -    96,675    96,675 
Multiplus S.A.   -    -    518,507    518,507 

 

In accordance with IFRS 2 - Share-based payments, the fair value of the option must be recalculated and recorded as a liability of the Company once payment is made in cash (cash-settled). The fair value of these options was calculated using the “Black-Scholes-Merton” method, where the cases were updated with information LATAM Airlines Group S.A. There is no value recorded in liabilities and in income at March 31, 2016 (at December 31, 2015 not exist value recorded in liabilities and in incomes).

 

(b.2)Payments based on restricted stock

 

In May of 2014 the Management Council of Multiplus S.A. approved a plan to grant restricted stock, a total of 91,103 ordinary, registered, book entry securities with no face value, issued by the Company to beneficiaries.

 

The quantity of restricted stock units was calculated based on employees’ expected remunerations divided by the average price of shares in Multiplus S.A. traded on the BM&F Bovespa exchange in the month prior to issue, April of 2014. This benefits plan will only grant beneficiaries the right to the restricted stock when the following conditions have been met:

 

a.          Compliance with the performance goal defined by this Council as return on Capital Invested.

 

b.          The Beneficiary must remain as an administrator or employee of the Company for the period running from the date of issue to the following dates described, in order to obtain rights over the following fractions: (i) 1/3 (one third) after the 2nd year from the issue date; (ii) 1/3 (one third) after the 3rd year from the issue date; (iii) 1/3 (one third) after the 4th year from the issue date.

 

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   Number 
   shares in 
   circulation 
     
As of January 1, 2015   91.103 
No movement at March 31, 2015   - 
As of March 31, 2015 (Unaudited)   91.103 
As of April 1, 2015   91.103 
Granted   119.731 
Not acquired due to breach of employment retention conditions   (34.924)
As of December 31, 2015   175.910 
As of January 1, 2016   175.910 
Granted   138.282 
Not acquired due to breach of employment retention conditions   (42.944)
As of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)   271.248 

 

NOTE 34 - THE ENVIRONMENT

 

LATAM Airlines Group S.A. manages environmental issues at the corporate level, centralized in Environmental Management. There is a commitment to the highest level to monitor the company and minimize their impact on the environment, where continuous improvement and contribute to the solution of global climate change problems, generating added value to the company and the region, are the pillars of his administration.

 

One function of Environmental Management, in conjunction with the various areas of the Company, is to ensure environmental compliance, implementing a management system and environmental programs that meet the increasingly demanding requirements globally; well as continuous improvement programs in their internal processes that generate environmental and economic benefits and to join the currently completed.

 

The Environment Strategy LATAM Airlines Group S.A. is called Climate Change Strategy and it is based on the aim of being a world leader in Climate Change and Eco-efficiency, which is implemented under the following pillars:

 

i.Carbon Footprint
ii.Eco-Efficiency
iii.Sustainable Alternative Energy
iv.Standards and Certifications

 

For 2016, were established and worked the following topics:

 

1.Advance in the implementation of an Environmental Management System;
2.Manage the Carbon Footprint of our emissions by ground operations;
3.Corporate Risk Management;
4.Corporate strategy to meet the global target of aviation to have a carbon neutral growth by 2020.

 

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Thus, during 2016, we have worked in the following initiatives:

 

-Advance in the implementation of an Environmental Management System for main operations, with an emphasis on Santiago and Miami. Achieving certification Environmental Management System ISO 14001 at its facility in Miami.
-Certification of stage 2, the most advanced IATA Environmental Assestment (IEnvA), been the third airline in the world to achieve this certification.
-Preparation of the environmental chapter for reporting sustainability of the Company, to measure progress on environmental issues.
-Measurement and external verification of the Corporate Carbon Footprint.

 

It is highlighted that in the 2015 LATAM Airlines Group S.A. maintained its selection in the index Dow Jones Sustainability in the global category, being the only two airlines that belong to this select group.

 

NOTE 35 – EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO THE DATE OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

On April 29, 2016, Moody’s modified the international rating long term of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. from Ba2 with stable outlook to B1 with stable outlook.

 

On April 5, 2016, the Board of Directors of LATAM approved the cancellation of the BDRs program (“Cancellation”), with the subsequent termination of its existing foreign issuer registration on the CVM. The cancellation will take place through the sale of the underlying common stocks to the BDRs in the Santiago Stock Exchange. The BDRs holders that don’t want to sell the Shares may remain as shareholders of LATAM in Chile, acknowledging that each BDR represents one Share. This was reported to the Chilean Superintendency of Securities and Insurance through an essential fact sent on the same date.

 

LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries’ consolidated financial statements as at March 31, 2016, have been approved by the Board of Director’s in an extraordinary meeting held on May 11, 2016.

 

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SIGNATURES

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.

 

Date: May 12, 2016 LATAM AIRLINES GROUP S.A.
By:

/s/ Enrique Cueto

Name:

Enrique Cueto

Title: Latam Airlines Group CEO