6-K 1 s108197_6k.htm FORM 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

 

November 16, 2017

 

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):  ¨

 

 

 

 

 

LATAM AIRLINES GROUP S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

 

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 the Interim 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 9
2.5. Intangible assets other than goodwill 10
2.6. Goodwill 10
2.7. Borrowing costs 11
2.8. Losses for impairment of non-financial assets 11
2.9. Financial assets 11
2.10. Derivative financial instruments and hedging activities 12
2.11. Inventories 13
2.12. Trade and other accounts receivable 13
2.13. Cash and cash equivalents 14
2.14. Capital 14
2.15. Trade and other accounts payables 14
2.16. Interest-bearing loans 14
2.17. Current and deferred taxes 14
2.18. Employee benefits 15
2.19. Provisions 15
2.20. Revenue recognition 16
2.21. Leases 16
2.22. Non-current assets (or disposal groups) classified as held for sale 17
2.23. Maintenance 17
2.24. Environmental costs 17
3 - Financial risk management 18
3.1. Financial risk factors 18
3.2. Capital risk management 31
3.3. Estimates of fair value 31
4 - Accounting estimates and judgments 33
5 - Segmental information 37
6 - Cash and cash equivalents 40
7 - Financial instruments 41
7.1. Financial instruments by category 41
7.2. Financial instruments by currency 43
8 - Trade, other accounts receivable and non-current accounts receivable 44
9 - Accounts receivable from/payable to related entities 47
10 - Inventories 48
11 - Other financial assets 49
12 - Other non-financial assets 50
13 - Non-current assets and disposal group classified as held for sale 51
14 - Investments in subsidiaries 52

 

 

 

 

15 - Intangible assets other than goodwill 55
16 - Goodwill 56
17 - Property, plant and equipment 58
18 - Current and deferred tax 64
19 - Other financial liabilities 69
20 - Trade and other accounts payables 78
21 - Other provisions 80
22 - Other non-financial liabilities 82
23 - Employee benefits 83
24 - Accounts payable, non-current 85
25 - Equity 85
26 - Revenue 91
27 - Costs and expenses by nature 91
28 - Other income, by function 93
29 - Foreign currency and exchange rate differences 93
30 - Earnings per share 102
31 - Contingencies 103
32 - Commitments 114
33 - Transactions with related parties 119
34 - Share based payments 120
35 - Statement of cash flows 123
36 - The environment 125
37 - Events subsequent to the date of the financial statements 126

 

 

 

 

LATAM AIRLINES GROUP S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

 

ASSETS           
      As of   As of 
      September 30,   December 31, 
   Note  2017   2016 
      ThUS$   ThUS$ 
      Unaudited     
Current assets             
Cash and cash equivalents  6 - 7   939,851    949,327 
Other financial assets  7 - 11   696,754    712,828 
Other non-financial assets  12   258,665    212,242 
Trade and other accounts receivable  7 - 8   1,209,487    1,107,889 
Accounts receivable from related entities  7 - 9   1,117    554 
Inventories  10   243,457    241,363 
Tax assets  18   85,154    65,377 
              
Total current assets other than non-current assets (or disposal groups) classified as held for sale or as held for distribution to owners      3,434,485    3,289,580 
              
Non-current assets (or disposal groups) classified as held for sale or as held for distribution to owners  13   328,872    337,195 
              
Total current assets      3,763,357    3,626,775 
              
Non-current assets             
Other financial assets  7 - 11   92,205    102,125 
Other non-financial assets  12   201,994    237,344 
Accounts receivable  7 - 8   6,753    8,254 
Intangible assets other than goodwill  15   1,665,089    1,610,313 
Goodwill  16   2,786,047    2,710,382 
Property, plant and equipment  17   10,179,960    10,498,149 
Tax assets  18   18,865    20,272 
Deferred tax assets  18   411,784    384,580 
Total non-current assets      15,362,697    15,571,419 
Total assets      19,126,054    19,198,194 

 

The accompanying Notes 1 to 37 form an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

 

LATAM AIRLINES GROUP S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

 

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY           
      As of   As of 
      September 30,   December 31, 
LIABILITIES  Note  2017   2016 
      ThUS$   ThUS$ 
     Unaudited     
Current liabilities           
Other financial liabilities  7 - 19   1,366,619    1,839,528 
Trade and other accounts payables  7 - 20   1,623,541    1,593,068 
Accounts payable to related entities  7 - 9   406    269 
Other provisions  21   2,629    2,643 
Tax liabilities  18   2,939    14,286 
Other non-financial liabilities  22   2,789,557    2,762,245 
       5,785,691    6,212,039 
Liabilities included in disposal groups classified as held for sale  13   16,043    10,152 
Total current liabilities      5,801,734    6,222,191 
Non-current liabilities             
Other financial liabilities  7 - 19   6,824,242    6,796,952 
Accounts payable  7 - 24   455,339    359,391 
Other provisions  21   450,041    422,494 
Deferred tax liabilities  18   956,420    915,759 
Employee benefits  23   93,794    82,322 
Other non-financial liabilities  22   167,442    213,781 
Total non-current liabilities      8,947,278    8,790,699 
Total liabilities      14,749,012    15,012,890 
              
EQUITY             
Share capital  25   3,146,265    3,149,564 
Retained earnings  25   428,102    366,404 
Treasury Shares  25   (178)   (178)
Other reserves      701,587    580,870 
Parent's ownership interest      4,275,776    4,096,660 
Non-controlling interest  14   101,266    88,644 
Total equity      4,377,042    4,185,304 
Total liabilities and equity      19,126,054    19,198,194 

 

The accompanying Notes 1 to 37 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 9 months ended   For the 3 months ended 
      September 30,   September 30, 
   Note  2017   2016   2017   2016 
      ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
      Unaudited 
Revenue  26   7,002,309    6,566,882    2,497,580    2,365,901 
Cost of sales      (5,460,002)   (5,154,915)   (1,859,357)   (1,824,809)
Gross margin      1,542,307    1,411,967    638,223    541,092 
Other income  28   393,908    390,894    147,454    153,625 
Distribution costs      (540,155)   (552,057)   (200,696)   (195,557)
Administrative expenses      (655,077)   (557,655)   (242,246)   (230,827)
Other expenses      (296,474)   (321,222)   (98,264)   (116,016)
Other gains/(losses)      (19,928)   (3,202)   (18,798)   9,219 
Income from operation activities      424,581    368,725    225,673    161,536 
Financial income      66,656    53,147    24,432    21,729 
Financial costs  27   (303,053)   (310,563)   (104,720)   (103,931)
Foreign exchange gains/(losses)  29   48,287    132,814    58,816    (10,594)
Result of indexation units      201    309    154    25 
Income (loss) before taxes      236,672    244,432    204,355    68,765 
Income (loss) tax expense / benefit  18   (107,603)   (197,340)   (26,096)   (52,441)
                        
NET INCOME (LOSS) FOR THE PERIOD      129,069    47,092    178,259    16,324 
Income (loss) attributable to owners of the parent      88,140    14,875    160,621    4,742 
Income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest  14   40,929    32,217    17,638    11,582 
                        
Net income (loss) for the year      129,069    47,092    178,259    16,324 
                        
EARNINGS PER SHARE                       
Basic earnings (losses) per share (US$)  30   0.14535    0.02727    0.26487    0.00869 
Diluted earnings (losses) per share (US$)  30   0.14535    0.02727    0.26487    0.00869 

 

The accompanying Notes 1 to 37 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 9 months ended   For the 3 months ended 
      September 30,   September 30, 
   Note  2017   2016   2017   2016 
      ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
      Unaudited 
NET INCOME (LOSS)      129,069    47,092    178,259    16,324 
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  25   2,526    (1,418)   (1,501)   (149)
Total other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to income before taxes      2,526    (1,418)   (1,501)   (149)
Components of other comprehensive income that will be reclassified to income before taxes                       
Currency translation differences                        
Gains (losses) on currency translation, before tax  29   110,863    516,548    146,878    (32,514)
Other comprehensive income, before taxes, currency translation differences      110,863    516,548    146,878    (32,514)
Cash flow hedges                       
Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges before taxes  19   18,126    101,123    25,455    39,586 
Other comprehensive income (losses), before taxes, cash flow hedges      18,126    101,123    25,455    39,586 
Total other comprehensive income that will be reclassified to income before taxes      128,989    617,671    172,333    7,072 
Other components of other comprehensive income (loss), before taxes      131,515    616,253    170,832    6,923 
Income tax relating to other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to income                       
Income tax relating to new measurements on defined benefit plans  18   (677)   427    197    44 
Accumulate income tax relating to other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to income      (677)   427    197    44 
Income tax relating to other comprehensive income that will be reclassified to income                       
Income tax related to cash flow hedges in other comprehensive income      (6,219)   (27,608)   (8,224)   (10,668)
Income taxes related to components of other comprehensive income that will be reclassified to income      (6,219)   (27,608)   (8,224)   (10,668)
Total Other comprehensive income      124,619    589,072    162,805    (3,701)
Total comprehensive income (loss)      253,688    636,164    341,064    (3,701)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to owners of the parent      208,355    596,431    316,940    2,368 
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests      45,333    39,733    24,124    10,255 
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)      253,688    636,164    341,064    12,623 

 

The accompanying Notes 1 to 37 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 losses on                             
              Currency   Cash flow   defined benefit   Shares based   Other   Total       Parent's   Non-     
      Share   Treasury   translation   hedging   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, 2017      3,149,564    (178)   (2,086,555)   1,506    (12,900)   38,538    2,640,281    580,870    366,404    4,096,660    88,644    4,185,304 
Total increase (decrease) in equity                                                               
Comprehensive income                                                               
Gain (losses)  25   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    88,140    88,140    40,929    129,069 
Other comprehensive income      -    -    106,581    11,788    1,846    -         120,215    -    120,215    4,404    124,619 
Total comprehensive income      -    -    106,581    11,788    1,846    -    -    120,215    88,140    208,355    45,333    253,688 
Transactions with shareholders                                                               
Dividens  25   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    (26,442)   (26,442)   -    (26,442)
Increase (decrease) through transfers and other changes, equity  25-34   (3,299)   -    -    -    -    803    (301)   502    -    (2,797)   (32,711)   (35,508)
Total transactions with shareholders      (3,299)   -    -    -    -    803    (301)   502    (26,442)   (29,239)   (32,711)   (61,950)
Closing balance as of September 30, 2017 (Unaudited)      3,146,265    (178)   (1,979,974)   13,294    (11,054)   39,341    2,639,980    701,587    428,102    4,275,776    101,266    4,377,042 

 

The accompanying Notes 1 to 37 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                              
             Currency   Cash flow   or losses on
defined benefit
   Shares based   Other   Total       Parent's   Non-     
     Share   Treasury   translation   hedging   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)  25   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    14,875    14,875    32,217    47,092 
Other comprehensive income      -    -    509,728    72,819    (991)   -         581,556    -    581,556    7,516    589,072 
Total comprehensive income      -    -    509,728    72,819    (991)   -    -    581,556    14,875    596,431    39,733    636,164 
Transactions with shareholders                                                               
Dividens  25   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    (4,463)   (4,463)   -    (4,463)
Increase (decrease) through transfers and other changes, equity  25-34   (4,637)   -    -    -    -    2,740    5,693    8,433    (292)   3,504    (31,669)   (28,165)
Total transactions with shareholders      (4,637)   -    -    -    -    2,740    5,693    8,433    (4,755)   (959)   (31,669)   (32,628)
Closing balance as of September 30, 2016 (Unaudited)      2,541,068    (178)   (2,066,313)   (17,691)   (11,708)   38,387    2,640,372    583,047    328,070    3,452,007    89,077    3,541,084 

 

The accompanying Notes 1 to 37 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 
      September 30, 
   Note  2017   2016 
      ThUS$   ThUS$ 
      Unaudited 
Cash flows from operating activities             
Cash collection from operating activities             
Proceeds from sales of goods and services      7,749,752    7,284,896 
Other cash receipts from operating activities      51,424    50,859 
Payments for operating activities             
Payments to suppliers for goods and services      (5,059,954)   (4,895,792)
Payments to and on behalf of employees      (1,475,997)   (1,525,978)
Other payments for operating activities      (163,707)   (130,113)
Interest received      15,698    8,228 
Income taxes refunded (paid)      (85,731)   (47,483)
Other cash inflows (outflows)  35   (64,022)   (126,740)
Net cash flows from operating activities      967,463    617,877 
Cash flows used in investing activities             
Cash flows arising from losing control of subsidiaries or other businesses      6,124    - 
Other cash receipts from sales of equity or debt instruments of other entities      2,265,509    2,291,190 
Other payments to acquire equity or debt instruments of other entities      (2,198,327)   (2,167,634)
Amounts raised from sale of property, plant and equipment      21,182    73,096 
Purchases of property, plant and equipment      (246,923)   (522,454)
Amounts raised from sale of intangible assets      -    4 
Purchases of intangible assets      (57,413)   (61,454)
Other cash inflows (outflows)  35   (3,848)   (3,308)
Net cash flow from (used in) investing activities      (213,696)   (390,560)
Cash flows from (used in) financing activities  35          
Amounts raised from long-term loans      1,275,470    1,655,987 
Amounts raised from short-term loans      132,280    230,000 
Loans repayments      (1,628,587)   (1,501,913)
Payments of finance lease liabilities      (244,153)   (229,927)
Dividends paid      (53,176)   (30,687)
Interest paid      (271,939)   (282,312)
Other cash inflows (outflows)      16,938    (170,667)
Net cash flows from (used in) financing activities      (773,167)   (329,519)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents before effect of exchanges rate change      (19,400)   (102,202)
Effects of variation in the exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents      9,924    57,081 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents      (9,476)   (45,121)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD  6   949,327    753,497 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD  6   939,851    708,376 

 

The accompanying Notes 1 to 37 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 SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (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”).

 

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 developed directly or by their 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.

 

On July 18, 2016, LATAM received the approval by Comissão de Valores Mobiliários (“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. On May 24, 2016, the Company reported as an Essential Fact the maturity date May 23, 2016 deadline for holders of BDRs to express their option to keep the shares and the blockade by BM&FBOVESPA with the same date of the respective balances of shares of the holders of BDRs who chose to adhere to the procedure for sale of shares through the procedure called Sale Facility and assigned for this purpose a theoretical value of sales in the Santiago Stock Exchange. On June 9, 2016, the Company reported that BTG Pactual Chile S.A. Stockbrokers ("BTG Pactual Chile"), a chilean institution contracted by the Company, made the sale on the Santiago Stock Exchange of the shares of the respective holders who adhered to Sale Facility procedure.

 

At September 30, 2017, the Company's capital stock is represented by 608,374,525 shares, all common shares, without par value, which is divided into: (a) the 606,407,693 subscribed and paid shares; and (b) 1,966,832 shares pending of subscription and payment, of which: (i) 1,500,000 shares are allocated to compensation stock option plan; And (ii) 466,832 correspond to the balance of shares pending of placement of the last capital increase approved at the extraordinary meeting of shareholders of August 18, 2016.

 

 

 

 

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, Costa Verde Aeronáutica Tres SpA, Inversiones Nueva Costa Verde Aeronáutica Ltda., 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. and Inversiones La Espasa Dos y Cía. Ltda., owns 27.91% 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 September 30, 2017, the Company had a total of 1,512 registered shareholders. At that date approximately 4.20% of the Company’s share capital was in the form of ADRs.

 

For the period ended September 30, 2017, the Company had an average of 43,795 employees, ending this period with a total of 42,713 employees, spread over 6,959 Administrative employees, 4,730 in Maintenance, 15,062 in Operations, 8,772 in Cabin Crew, 3,845 in Controls Crew, and 3,345 in Sales.

 

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

 

a)Participation rate

 

      Country  Functional  As September 30, 2017   As December 31, 2016 
Tax No.  Company  of origin  Currency  Direct   Indirect   Total   Direct   Indirect   Total 
            %   %   %   %   %   % 
            Unaudited             
96.518.860-6  Latam Travel Chile S.A. and Subsidary (*)  Chile  ThU$   99.9900    0.0100    100.0000    99.9900    0.0100    100.0000 
96.763.900-1  Inmobiliaria Aeronáutica S.A.  Chile  ThU$   99.0100    0.9900    100.0000    99.0100    0.9900    100.0000 
96.969.680-0  Lan Pax Group S.A. and Subsidiaries  Chile  ThU$   99.8361    0.1639    100.0000    99.8361    0.1639    100.0000 
Foreign  Lan Perú S.A.  Peru  ThU$   49.0000    21.0000    70.0000    49.0000    21.0000    70.0000 
93.383.000-4  Lan Cargo S.A.  Chile  ThU$   99.8939    0.0041    99.8980    99.8939    0.0041    99.8980 
Foreign  Connecta Corporation  U.S.A.  ThU$   0.0000    100.0000    100.0000    0.0000    100.0000    100.0000 
Foreign  Prime Airport Services Inc. and Subsidary  U.S.A.  ThU$   0.0000    100.0000    100.0000    0.0000    100.0000    100.0000 
96.951.280-7  Transporte Aéreo S.A.  Chile  ThU$   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  ThU$   0.0000    100.0000    100.0000    0.0000    100.0000    100.0000 
96.969.690-8  Lan Cargo Inversiones S.A. and Subsidary  Chile  ThU$   0.0000    100.0000    100.0000    0.0000    100.0000    100.0000 
96.575.810-0  Inversiones Lan S.A. and Subsidiaries  Chile  ThU$   99.7100    0.2900    100.0000    99.7100    0.2900    100.0000 
96.847.880-K  Technical Trainning LATAM S.A.  Chile  CLP   99.8300    0.1700    100.0000    99.8300    0.1700    100.0000 
Foreign  Latam Finance Limited  Cayman Islands  ThU$   100.0000    0.0000    100.0000    0.0000    0.0000    0.0000 
Foreign  TAM S.A. and Subsidiaries (**)  Brazil  BRL   63.0901    36.9099    100.0000    63.0901    36.9099    100.0000 

 

(*)In June 2016, Lantours Division de Servicios Terrestres S.A. changes its name to Latam Travel Chile S.A.
(**)As of September 30, 2017, 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 and 49% of the rights politicians product of provisional measure No. 714 of the Brazilian government that allows foreign capital to have up to 49% of the property.

 

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Thus, since April 2016, LATAM Airlines Group S.A. owns 901 voting shares of Holdco I S.A., equivalent to 49% of the total shares with voting rights of said company and TEP Chile S.A. owns 938 voting shares of Holdco I S.A., equivalent to 51% of the total voting shares of that company.

 

b)Financial Information

 

        Statement of financial position     Net Income  
                                            For the periods ended  
        As of September 30, 2017     As of December 31, 2016     September 30,  
                                            2017     2016  
Tax No.   Company   Assets     Liabilities     Equity     Assets     Liabilities     Equity     Gain /(loss)  
        ThUS$     ThUS$     ThUS$     ThUS$     ThUS$     ThUS$     ThUS$     ThUS$  
        Unaudited                       Unaudited  
96.518.860-6   Latam Travel Chile S.A. and Subsidary (*)     5,752       1,875       3,877       5,468       2,727       2,741       1,136       2,143  
96.763.900-1   Inmobiliaria Aeronáutica S.A.     36,948       8,008       28,940       36,756       8,843       27,913       1,028       800  
96.969.680-0   Lan Pax Group S.A. and Subsidiaries (**)     500,917       1,098,903       (590,050 )     475,763       1,045,761       (561,472 )     (36,819 )     (40,342 )
Foreign   Lan Perú S.A.     367,903       346,916       20,987       306,111       294,912       11,199       9,789       1,847  
93.383.000-4   Lan Cargo S.A.     586,055       395,777       190,278       480,908       239,728       241,180       (52,376 )     (19,086 )
Foreign   Connecta Corporation     36,602       19,910       16,692       31,981       23,525       8,456       8,235       7,571  
Foreign   Prime Airport Services Inc. and Subsidary (**)     9,759       13,249       (3,490 )     7,385       11,294       (3,909 )     418       (255 )
96.951.280-7   Transporte Aéreo S.A.     354,747       111,811       242,936       340,940       124,805       216,135       25,214       3,177  
96.631.520-2   Fast Air Almacenes de Carga S.A.     11,141       3,912       7,229       10,023       3,645       6,378       419       557  
Foreign   Laser Cargo S.R.L.     20       30       (10 )     21       32       (11 )     2       -  
Foreign   Lan Cargo Overseas Limited and Subsidiaries (**)     60,225       34,269       20,860       54,092       35,178       15,737       5,490       1,605  
96.969.690-8   Lan Cargo Inversiones S.A. and Subsidary (**)     137,313       146,302       (8,296 )     80,644       95,747       (13,506 )     5,205       (309 )
96.575.810-0   Inversiones Lan S.A. and Subsidiaries (**)     16,346       9,965       6,278       10,971       6,452       4,452       1,671       1,608  
96.847.880-K   Technical Trainning LATAM S.A.     1,768       411       1,357       1,745       284       1,461       (132 )     522  
Foreign   Latam Finance Limited     700,876       720,269       (19,393 )     -       -       -       (19,393 )     -  
Foreign   TAM S.A. and Subsidiaries (**)     4,709,192       3,984,844       636,430       5,287,286       4,710,308       495,562       117,256       22,345  

  

(*)In June 2016, Lantours Division of Terrestrial Services S.A. Changed its name to Latam Travel Chile S.A.

 

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

 

Additionally, we have proceeded to consolidate the following special purpose entities: 1. Chercán Leasing Limited created to finance the pre-delivery payments on aircraft; 2. Guanay Finance Limited created to issue a bond collateralized with future credit card receivables; 3. Private investment funds and 4. 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, 2016 and September 30, 2017, are detailed below:

 

(1)Incorporation or acquisition of companies

 

-On January 2016, the increase in the share capital and statutory amendment for the purpose of creating a new class of shares of Lan Argentina SA, a subsidiary of Lan Pax Group SA, for a total amount was registered in the Public Registry of Commerce. of 90,000,000 nominated "C" class shares not endorsable and without the right to vote. Lan Pax Group S.A. participated in this capital increase, modifying its ownership to 4.87%, as a result of which, the indirect participation of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. increases to 99.8656%.

 

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-On April 1, 2016, Multiplus Corretora de Seguros Ltda. was created, the ownership of which corresponds to 99.99% of Multiplus S.A. direct subsidiary of TAM S.A.

 

-On September 2016, Latam Finance Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of LATAM Airlines Group S.A., was created. Company operation started on April 2017.

 

-As of September 30, 2017, Inversiones LAN S.A., subsidiary of LATAM Airlines Group S.A., acquired 4,951 shares of Aerovías de Integración Regional Aires S.A. a non-controlling shareholder, equivalent to 0.09498%, consequently, the indirect participation of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. increases to 99.19414%

 

(2)Dissolution of companies

 

-During the period 2016, Lan Chile Investments Limited, subsidiary of LATAM Airlines Group S.A.; and Aircraft International Leasing Limited, subsidiary of Lan Cargo S.A., were dissolved.

 

(3)Disappropriation of companies.

 

-On May 5, 2017 Lan Pax Group S.A. and Inversiones Lan S.A., both subsidiaries of LATAM Airlines Group S.A., as sellers, and Talma Servicios Aeroportuarios S.A. and Inversiones Talma S.A.C., as purchasers, entered into a purchase agreement with respect to 100% of the capital stock of Rampas Andes Airport Services S.A.

 

-The sale value of Rampas Andes Airport Services S.A. it was of ThUS $ 8,624.

 

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 consolidated financial statements of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. for the period ended September 30, 2017, 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).

 

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.

 

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During 2016 the Company recorded out of period adjustments resulting in an aggregate net decrease of US$ 18.2 million to "Net income (loss) for the period" for the year ended December 31, 2016. These adjustments include US$ 39.5 million (loss) resulting from an account reconciliation process initiated after the Company's afiliate TAM S.A. and its subsidiaries completed the implementation of the SAP system. A further US$ 11.0 million (loss) reflect adjustments related to foreign exchange differences, also relating to the Company's subsidiaries in Brazil. The balance of US$ 32.3 million (gain) includes principally the adjustment of unclaimed fees for expired tickets for the Company and its affiliates outside Brazil. Management of TAM S.A. has concluded that the out of period adjustments that have been identified are material to the 2015 financial statements of TAM S.A., which should therefore require a restatement in Brazil. However, Management of LATAM has evaluated the impact of all out of period adjustments, both individually and in the aggregate, and concluded that due to their relative size and to qualitative factors they are not material to the annual consolidated financial statements for 2016 of Latam Airlines Group S.A. or to any previously reported consolidated financial statements, therefore no restatement or revision is necessary.

 

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

 

(a)Accounting pronouncements with implementation effective from January 1, 2017:

 

 

(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 tax   january 2016   01/01/2017
         

(ii)        Improvements

 

 

  Date of issue   Mandatory
Application:
Annual periods
beginning on or after
         
Improvements to International Financial Reporting Standards (2014-2016 cycle): IFRS 12 Disclosure of interests in other entities.   december 2016   01/01/2017

 

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, 2017 and which has not been effected early adoption

 


  (i)        Standards and amendments
  Date of issue   Mandatory
Application:
 Annual periods
beginning on or after
         
IFRS 9: Financial instruments.   December 2009   01/01/2018
         
Amendment to IFRS 9: Financial instruments.   November 2013   01/01/2018
         
IFRS 15: Revenue from contracts with customers (1).   May 2014   01/01/2018
         
Amendment to IFRS 15: Revenue from contracts with customers.   April 2016   01/01/2018
         
Amendment to IFRS 2: Share-based payments   June 2016   01/01/2018
         
Amendment to IFRS 4: Insurance contracts.   September  2016   01/01/2018
         
Amendment to IAS 40: Investment property   December 2016   01/01/2018
         
IFRS 16: Leases (2).   January 2016   01/01/2019
         
IFRS 17: Insurance Contracts   May 2017   01/01/2021
         
Amendment to IFRS 10: Consolidated financial statements and IAS 28 Investments in associates and joint ventures.   September 2014   To be determined
         
(ii)        Improvements        
         

Improvements to International Financial Reporting Standards. (cycle 2014-2016) IFRS 1: First-time adoption of international financial reporting standards and IAS 28 investments in associates and joint ventures.

  December 2016   01/01/2018
         
(iii)        Interpretations    
         
IFRIC 22: Foreign currency transactions and advance consideration   December 2016   01/01/2018
         
IFRIC 23: Uncertain tax positions   June 2017   01/01/2019

 

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

 

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(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.

 

We are evaluating the impact that the adoption of the new revenue recognition rule will have on the consolidated financial statements. Some interpretations are being analyzed and could have a significant impact during implementation. Currently, we believe that adoption will not have a significant impact on passenger and cargo revenue. However, the impact on income and passive by the frequent traveler program, is still under analysis.

 

(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.

 

We are evaluating the impact that the adoption of the new lease rule will have on the consolidated financial statements. Some interpretations are being analyzed and could have a significant impact during implementation. Currently, we believe that the adoption of this new standard will have a significant impact on the consolidated statement of financial position due to the recording of an asset for right of use and a liability, corresponding to the recording of the leases that are currently registered as operating leases.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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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.

 

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.

 

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(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, are recognized at cost less any accumulated impairment loss. The rest of the Properties, plants and equipment are recorded, both in their initial recognition and in their subsequent measurement, at their historical cost less the corresponding depreciation and any loss due to deterioration.

 

The amounts of advances paid to the aircraft manufacturers are activated by the Company under Construction in progress until they are received.

 

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

 

The depreciation of the properties, plants and equipment is calculated using the linear 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 the useful life of the assets are reviewed and adjusted, if necessary, once a year. 

 

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

 

Losses and gains from the sale of property, plant and equipment are calculated by comparing the consideration with the book value and are included in the consolidated statement of income.

 

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2.5.Intangible assets other than goodwill

 

(a)Airport slots and Loyalty program

 

Airport slots and the 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 (See Note 16)

 

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.

 

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.

 

(c)Brands

 

The Brands were acquired in the business combination with TAM S.A. And Subsidiaries and recognized at fair value under IFRS. During the year 2016, the estimated useful life of the brands change from an indefinite useful life to a five-year period, the period in which the value of the brands will be amortized (See Note 15).

 

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.

 

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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.

 

(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.

 

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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.

 

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.

 

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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.

 

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.

 

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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.

 

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.

 

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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 based on the shares of the Company are recognized in the consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS 2: Share-based payments, for plans based on the granting of options, the effect of fair value is recorded in equity with a charge to remuneration in a linear manner between the date of grant of said options and the date on which they become irrevocable, for the plans considered as cash settled award the fair value, updated as of the closing date of each reporting period, is recorded as a liability with charge to remuneration.

 

(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.

 

(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.

 

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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.

 

(b)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.

 

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(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.

 

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.

 

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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.

 

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 high liquidity.

 

Fuel Hedging Results:

 

During the period ended September 30, 2017, the Company recognized losses of US $ 1.9 million for fuel net premium coverage. During the same period of 2016, the Company recognized losses of US $ 52.5 million for the same concept.

 

As of September 30, 2017, the market value of fuel positions amounted to US $ 16.8 million (positive). At the end of December 2016, this market value was US $ 8.1 million (positive).

 

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

 

Positions as of  September 30, 2017  (Unaudited )(*)  Maturities 
   Q417   Total 
Percentage of coverage over the expected volume of consumption   33%   20%

 

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

 

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Positions as of  December 31, 2016 (*)  Maturities 
   Q117   Q217   Total 
Percentage of coverage over the expected volume of consumption   21%   16%   18%

 

(*) 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 fourth quarter of 2017.

 

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 September 2017 and the end of December, 2016.

 

    Positions as of September 30, 2017   Positions as of December 31, 2016 
Benchmark price   effect on equity   effect on equity 
(US$ per barrel)   (millions of US$)   (millions of US$) 
    Unaudited     
  +5      +2.0     +3.12 
 -5    - 4.7    -4.78 

 

Given the structure of fuel coverage during the first three quarters of 2017, which considers a hedge-free portion, a vertical drop of 5 dollars in the JET reference price (considered as the monthly average), would have meant an approximate impact US $ 68.2 million of lower fuel costs. For the first three quarters of 2017, a vertical rise of $ 5 in the JET reference price (considered as the monthly average) would have meant an impact of approximately US $ 71.9 million of higher fuel costs.

 

(ii)Foreign exchange rate risk:

 

Exposition:

 

The functional and presentation currency of the Financial Statements of the Parent Company is the US dollar, so that the risk of the Transactional and Conversion exchange rate arises mainly from the Company's business, strategic and accounting operating activities that are expressed in a monetary unit other than the functional currency.

 

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The subsidiaries of LATAM are also exposed to foreign exchange risk whose impact affects the Company's Consolidated Income.

 

The largest operational exposure to LATAM's exchange risk comes from the concentration of businesses in Brazil, which are mostly denominated in Brazilian Real (BRL), and are actively managed by the company.

 

At a lower concentration, the Company is also exposed to the fluctuation of other currencies, such as: euro, pound sterling, Australian dollar, Colombian peso, Chilean peso, Argentine peso, Paraguayan guarani, Mexican peso, Peruvian nuevo 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.

 

FX Hedging Results:

 

In order to reduce the exposure to the exchange rate risk in the operational cash flows of 2016 and 2017, and to ensure the operating margin, LATAM makes hedges using FX derivatives.

 

As of September 30, 2017, the market value of FX derivative positions amounted to US $ 2.3 million (negative). At the end of December 2016, this market value was US $ 1.1 million (negative).

 

During the period ended September 30, 2017, the Company recognized losses of US $ 6.3 million for FX net premium coverage. During the same period of 2016, the company recognized losses of US $ 37.9 million for this concept.

 

As of September 30, 2017, the Company has contracted FX derivatives for US $ 160 million for BRL. By the end of December 2016, the company had contracted FX derivatives for US $ 60 million for BRL, and US $ 10 million for GBP.

 

Sensitivity analysis:

 

A depreciation of the R $ / US $ exchange rate, negatively affects the Company's operating cash flows, however, also positively affects the value of the positions of derivatives contracted.

 

FX derivatives are recorded as cash flow hedge contracts, therefore, a variation in the exchange rate has an impact on the market value of the derivatives, the changes of which affect the Company's net equity.

 

The following table shows the awareness of FX derivative instruments according to reasonable changes in the exchange rate and its effect on equity. The projection term was defined until the end of the last contract of coverage in force, being the last business day of the first quarter of the year 2018:

 

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Appreciation (depreciation)*   Effect at September 30, 2017   Effect at December 31, 2016 
of  R$ /GBP   Millions of US$   Millions of US$ 
    Unaudited     
 -10%   -4.7    -1.02 
 +10%   +10.6     +3.44 

 

In the case of TAM S.A, whose functional currency is the Brazilian real, a large part of its liabilities are expressed in US dollars. Therefore, when converting financial assets and liabilities, from dollars to reais, they have an impact on the result of TAM S.A., which is consolidated in the Company's Income Statement.

 

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

 

Appreciation (depreciation)*   Effect at September 30, 2017   Effect at December 31, 2016 
of R$/US$   Millons of US$   Millons of US$ 
    Unaudited     
 -10%   +128.7    +119.2 
 +10%   -128.7    -119.2 

 

(*) 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 19).

 

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 September 30, 2017   Effect at December 31, 2016 
of R$/US$   Millions of US$   Millions of US$ 
    Unaudited     
 -10%   +377.23    +351.04 
 +10%   -308.64    -287.22 

 

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(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").

 

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 63% (63% at December 31, 2016) of the debt is fixed to fluctuations in interest rate.

 

Rate Hedging Results:

 

At September 30, 2017, the market value of the positions of interest rate derivatives amounted to US$ 8.4 million (negative). At end of December 2016 this market value was US$ 17.2 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 each date.

 

Increase (decrease)  Positions as of September 30, 2017   Positions as of September 30, 2016 
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   Unaudited 
+100 basis points   -30.14    -33.92 
-100 basis points   +30.14    +33.92 

 

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 September 30, 2017   Positions as of December 31, 2016 
futures curve  effect on equity   effect on equity 
in libor 3 months  (millions of US$)   (millions of US$) 
   Unaudited     
+100  basis points   +2.26    +3.93 
-100   basis points   -2.31    -4.03 

 

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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.

 

(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.

 

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(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.

 

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.

 

At September 30, 2017 is US$ 1,499 million (US$ 1,486 million at December 31, 2016), 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 September 30, 2017, LATAM has working capital credit lines with multiple banks and additionally has a US$ 450 million undrawn committed credit line (US$ 325 million at December 31, 2016). Subject to borrowing base availability.

 

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Class of liability for the analysis of liquidity risk ordered by date of maturity as of September 30, 2017 (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  ThUS$   -    75,863    -    -    -    75,863    75,000   At Expiration   2.30    2.30 
97.032.000-8  BBVA  Chile  UF   54,145    -    -    -    -    54,145    53,486   At Expiration   3.22    2.42 
97.036.000-K  SANTANDER  Chile  ThUS$   30,173    -    -    -    -    30,173    30,000   At Expiration   2.28    2.28 
97.030.000-7  ESTADO  Chile  ThUS$   40,235    -    -    -    -    40,235    40,000   At Expiration   2.35    2.35 
97.003.000-K  BANCO DO BRASIL  Chile  ThUS$   51,253    50,638    -    -    -    101,891    100,000   At Expiration   2.90    2.90 
97.951.000-4  HSBC  Chile  ThUS$   12,060    -    -    -    -    12,060    12,000   At Expiration   2.06    2.06 
                                                          
Obligations with the public                                                         
                                                          
97.023.000-9  CORPBANCA  Chile  UF   21,408    36,857    47,774    -    -    106,039    101,566   Quarterly   3.83    3.83 
0-E  BLADEX  U.S.A.  ThUS$   8,500    8,300    23,699    -    -    40,499    37,500   Semiannual   5.27    5.27 
97.036.000-K  SANTANDER  Chile  ThUS$   1,876    3,451    196,911    -    -    202,238    196,521   Quarterly   4.05    4.05 
                                                          
Obligations with the public                                                         
                                                          
0-E  BANK OF NEW YORK  U.S.A.  ThUS$   42,188    42,188    668,750    96,250    796,250    1,645,626    1,200,000   At Expiration   7.44    7.03 
97.030.000-7  ESTADO  Chile  UF   9,997    9,997    39,990    221,760    240,127    521,871    363,542   At Expiration   5.50    5.50 
                                                          
Guaranteed obligations                                                         
                                                          
0-E  CREDIT AGRICOLE  France  ThUS$   8,271    25,090    58,427    18,810    -    110,598    105,776   Quarterly   2.60    2.16 
0-E  BNP PARIBAS  U.S.A.  ThUS$   21,678    50,887    145,154    143,820    331,309    692,848    591,163   Quarterly   3.23    3.22 
0-E  WELLS FARGO  U.S.A.  ThUS$   30,761    92,300    246,262    246,454    276,384    892,161    836,087   Quarterly   2.46    1.75 
0-E  WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY  U.S.A.  ThUS$   31,903    95,560    253,796    244,812    707,679    1,333,750    1,054,925   Quarterly   4.49    4.49 
0-E  CITIBANK  U.S.A.  ThUS$   14,070    42,338    113,643    114,795    113,583    398,429    363,123   Quarterly   3.19    2.36 
0-E  BTMU  U.S.A.  ThUS$   3,257    9,800    26,265    26,471    17,423    83,216    77,572   Quarterly   2.71    2.11 
0-E  APPLE BANK  U.S.A.  ThUS$   1,604    4,829    12,955    13,076    8,994    41,458    38,620   Quarterly   2.71    2.11 
0-E  US BANK  U.S.A.  ThUS$   18,508    55,410    146,873    145,535    176,331    542,657    487,905   Quarterly   4.00    2.81 
0-E  DEUTSCHE BANK  U.S.A.  ThUS$   6,276    12,083    32,233    32,260    36,345    119,197    102,073   Quarterly   4.27    4.27 
0-E  NATIXIS  France  ThUS$   17,872    54,045    129,779    108,795    175,453    485,944    427,451   Quarterly   3.21    3.19 
0-E  PK AirFinance  U.S.A.  ThUS$   2,352    7,220    20,562    20,818    -    50,952    48,626   Monthly   2.93    2.93 
0-E  KFW IPEX-BANK  Germany  ThUS$   2,550    7,392    18,400    2,211    -    30,553    29,255   Quarterly   3.04    3.04 
0-E  AIRBUS FINANCIAL  U.S.A.  ThUS$   2,013    6,050    16,200    1,692    -    25,955    24,765   Monthly   2.95    2.95 
0-E  INVESTEC  England  ThUS$   4,460    8,372    25,745    25,837    15,572    79,986    66,504   Semiannual   5.84    5.84 
                                                          
Other guaranteed obligations                                                         
                                                          
0-E  CREDIT AGRICOLE  France  ThUS$   1,728    5,183    248,056    -    -    254,967    241,287   At Expiration   3.30    3.30 
                                                          
Financial leases                                                         
                                                          
0-E  ING  U.S.A.  ThUS$   5,890    13,941    30,218    2,041    -    52,090    48,236   Quarterly   5.65    4.99 
0-E  CREDIT AGRICOLE  France  ThUS$   1,834    -    -    -    -    1,834    1,824   Quarterly   2.27    2.27 
0-E  CITIBANK  U.S.A.  ThUS$   12,632    37,928    95,248    54,867    7,642    208,317    195,364   Quarterly   3.70    3.09 
0-E  PEFCO  U.S.A.  ThUS$   15,477    38,186    32,808    -    -    86,471    82,256   Quarterly   5.44    4.83 
0-E  BNP PARIBAS  U.S.A.  ThUS$   13,913    41,938    53,849    6,177    -    115,877    111,084   Quarterly   3.72    3.30 
0-E  WELLS FARGO  U.S.A.  ThUS$   11,096    37,279    99,539    72,088    26,507    246,509    230,676   Quarterly   3.14    2.64 
97.036.000-K  SANTANDER  Chile  ThUS$   6,006    18,046    48,254    48,459    8,311    129,076    122,450   Quarterly   2.39    1.85 
0-E  RRPF ENGINE  England  ThUS$   -    3,257    8,656    8,609    9,978    30,500    26,105   Monthly   1.67    1.67 
                                                          
Other loans                                                         
                                                          
0-E  CITIBANK (*)  U.S.A.  ThUS$   26,887    76,726    206,793    26,823    -    337,229    308,491   Quarterly   6.00    6.00 
                                                          
Derivatives of coverage                                                         
                                                          
-  OTROS  -  ThUS$   5,656    6,719    6,228    -    -    18,603    17,181   -   -    - 
                                                          
    Total         538,529    977,873    3,053,067    1,682,460    2,947,888    9,199,817    7,848,414              

 

(*) Bonus securitized with the future flows of credit card sales in the United States and Canada.

 

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Class of liability for the analysis of liquidity risk ordered by date of maturity as of September 30, 2017 (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  NEDERLANDSCHE                                                      
   CREDIETVERZEKERING MAATSCHAPPIJ  Holland  ThUS$   177    495    1,331    888    -    2,891    2,509   Monthly   6.01    6.01 
0-E  SANTANDER  Brazil  BRL   2,277    -    -    -    -    2,277    2,277   Monthly   76.22    76.22 
Financial leases                                                         
                                                          
0-E  AFS INVESTMENT IX LLC  U.S.A.  ThUS$   2,703    7,697    20,518    855    -    31,773    29,102   Monthly   1.25    1.25 
0-E  KFW IPEX-BANK  Germany  ThUS$   386    -    -    -    -    386    386   Monthly/Quarterly   2.98    2.98 
0-E  NATIXIS  France  ThUS$   2,563    9,236    23,192    73,448    -    108,439    100,546   Quarterly/Semiannual   5.08    5.08 
0-E  WACAPOU LEASING S.A.  Luxemburg  ThUS$   835    2,406    6,499    4,094    -    13,834    12,735   Quarterly   3.15    3.15 
0-E  SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE  MILAN BRANCH  Italy  ThUS$   11,787    32,214    112,983    102,576    -    259,560    253,563   Quarterly   4.33    4.26 
0-E  BANCO IBM S.A  Brazil  BRL   376    36    -    -    -    412    258   Monthly   8.14    8.14 
0-E  SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE  France  BRL   164    181    -    -    -    345    219   Monthly   8.14    8.14 
   Total         21,268    52,265    164,523    181,861    -    419,917    401,595              

 

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Class of liability for the analysis of liquidity risk ordered by date of maturity as of September 30, 2017 (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$      %   % 
                                                 
Trade and other accounts payables                                                         
                                                          
-  OTHERS  OTHERS  ThUS$   626,740    1,282    -    -    -    628,022    628,022   -   -    - 
         CLP   119,521         -    -    -    119,521    119,521   -   -    - 
         BRL   316,512         -    -    -    316,512    316,512   -   -    - 
         Other currencies   169,475    10,166    -    -    -    179,641    179,641   -   -    - 
Accounts payable to related parties currents                                                         
                                                          
0-E  Inversora Aeronáutica Argentina  Argentina  US$   3    -    -    -    -    3    3   -   -    - 
78.997.060-2  Viajes Falabella Ltda.  Chile  CLP   390    -    -    -    -    390    390   -   -    - 
78.591.370-1  Bethia S.A. y Filiales  Chile  CLP   11    -    -    -    -    11    11   -   -    - 
65.216.000-K  Comunidad Mujer  Chile  CLP   2    -    -    -    -    2    2   -   -    - 
                                                          
    Total         1,232,654    11,448    -    -    -    1,244,102    1,244,102              
                                                          
    Total  consolidated         1,771,183    989,321    3,053,067    1,682,460    2,947,888    10,443,919    9,092,516              

 

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Class of liability for the analysis of liquidity risk ordered by date of maturity as of December 31, 2016

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  ThUS$   75,212    -    -    -    -    75,212    75,000   At Expiration   1.85    1.85 
97.032.000-8  BBVA  Chile  ThUS$   -    52,675    -    -    -    52,675    50,381   At Expiration   5.23    4.43 
97.036.000-K  SANTANDER  Chile  ThUS$   30,193    -    -    -    -    30,193    30,000   At Expiration   2.39    2.39 
97.030.000-7  ESTADO  Chile  ThUS$   40,191    -    -    -    -    40,191    40,000   At Expiration   1.91    1.91 
97.003.000-K  BANCO DO BRASIL  Chile  ThUS$   72,151    -    -    -    -    72,151    70,000   At Expiration   3.08    3.08 
97.951.000-4  HSBC  Chile  ThUS$   12,054    -    -    -    -    12,054    12,000   At Expiration   1.79    1.79 
                                                          
Bank loans                                                         
                                                          
97.023.000-9  CORPBANCA  Chile  UF   20,808    61,112    63,188    16,529    -    161,637    153,355   Quarterly   4.06    4.06 
0-E  BLADEX  U.S.A.  ThUS$   -    14,579    31,949    -    -    46,528    42,500   Semiannual   5.14    5.14 
0-E  DVB BANK SE  U.S.A.  ThUS$   145    199    28,911    -    -    29,255    28,911   Quarterly   1.86    1.86 
97.036.000-K  SANTANDER  Chile  ThUS$   1,497    4,308    160,556    -    -    166,361    158,194   Quarterly   3.55    3.55 
                                                          
Obligations with the public                                                         
                                                          
0-E  BANK OF NEW YORK  U.S.A.  ThUS$   -    36,250    72,500    518,125    -    626,875    500,000   At Expiration   7.77    7.25 
                                                          
Guaranteed obligations                                                         
                                                          
0-E  CREDIT AGRICOLE  France  ThUS$   11,728    30,916    65,008    33,062    3,760    144,474    138,417   Quarterly   2.21    1.81 
0-E  BNP PARIBAS  U.S.A.  ThUS$   13,805    56,324    142,178    141,965    376,894    731,166    628,118   Quarterly   2.97    2.96 
0-E  WELLS FARGO  U.S.A.  ThUS$   35,896    107,830    287,878    288,338    411,076    1,131,018    1,056,345   Quarterly   2.37    1.68 
0-E  WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY  U.S.A.  ThUS$   25,833    79,043    206,952    200,674    733,080    1,245,582    967,336   Quarterly   4.25    4.25 
0-E  CITIBANK  U.S.A.  ThUS$   20,224    61,020    164,077    166,165    184,053    595,539    548,168   Quarterly   2.72    1.96 
97.036.000-K  SANTANDER  Chile  ThUS$   5,857    17,697    47,519    48,024    26,448    145,545    138,574   Quarterly   1.98    1.44 
0-E  BTMU  U.S.A.  ThUS$   3,163    9,568    25,752    26,117    27,270    91,870    85,990   Quarterly   2.31    1.72 
0-E  APPLE BANK  U.S.A.  ThUS$   1,551    4,712    12,693    12,891    13,857    45,704    42,754   Quarterly   2.29    1.69 
0-E  US BANK  U.S.A.  ThUS$   18,563    55,592    147,357    146,045    230,747    598,304    532,608   Quarterly   3.99    2.81 
0-E  DEUTSCHE BANK  U.S.A.  ThUS$   6,147    18,599    31,640    31,833    48,197    136,416    117,263   Quarterly   3.86    3.86 
0-E  NATIXIS  France  ThUS$   14,779    44,826    116,809    96,087    206,036    478,537    422,851   Quarterly   2.60    2.57 
0-E  PK AirFinance  U.S.A.  ThUS$   2,265    6,980    19,836    25,610    3,153    57,844    54,787   Monthly   2.40    2.40 
0-E  KFW IPEX-BANK  Germany  ThUS$   2,503    7,587    18,772    9,178    -    38,040    36,191   Quarterly   2.55    2.55 
0-E  AIRBUS FINANCIAL  U.S.A.  ThUS$   1,982    5,972    16,056    7,766    -    31,776    30,199   Monthly   2.49    2.49 
0-E  INVESTEC  England  ThUS$   1,880    10,703    25,369    25,569    23,880    87,401    72,202   Semiannual   5.67    5.67 
Other guaranteed obligations                                                         
                                                          
0-E  CREDIT AGRICOLE  France  ThUS$   1,501    4,892    268,922    -    -    275,315    256,860   At Expiration   2.85    2.85 
Financial leases                                                         
                                                          
0-E  ING  U.S.A.  ThUS$   5,889    17,671    34,067    12,134    -    69,761    63,698   Quarterly   5.62    4.96 
0-E  CREDIT AGRICOLE  France  ThUS$   1,788    5,457    -    -    -    7,245    7,157   Quarterly   1.85    1.85 
0-E  CITIBANK  U.S.A.  ThUS$   6,083    18,250    48,667    14,262    -    87,262    78,249   Quarterly   6.40    5.67 
0-E  PEFCO  U.S.A.  ThUS$   17,558    50,593    67,095    3,899    -    139,145    130,811   Quarterly   5.39    4.79 
0-E  BNP PARIBAS  U.S.A.  ThUS$   13,744    41,508    79,165    22,474    -    156,891    149,119   Quarterly   3.69    3.26 
0-E  WELLS FARGO  U.S.A.  ThUS$   5,591    16,751    44,615    44,514    1,880    113,351    103,326   Quarterly   3.98    3.54 
0-E  DVB BANK SE  U.S.A.  ThUS$   4,773    9,541    -    -    -    14,314    14,127   Quarterly   2.57    2.57 
0-E  RRPF ENGINE  England  ThUS$   -    -    8,248    8,248    12,716    29,212    25,274   Monthly   2.35    2.35 
                                                          
Other loans                                                         
                                                          
0-E  BOEING  U.S.A.  ThUS$   163    320    26,214    -    -    26,697    26,214   At Expiration   2.35    2.35 
0-E  CITIBANK (*)  U.S.A.  ThUS$   25,802    77,795    207,001    103,341    -    413,939    370,389   Quarterly   6.00    6.00 
                                                          
Hedging derivatives                                                         
-  OTROS  -  ThUS$   7,364    15,479    7,846    -    -    30,689    -   -   -    - 
-   Total         508,683    944,749    2,476,840    2,002,850    2,303,047    8,236,169    7,257,368              

 

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

 

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Clases de pasivo para el análisis del riesgo de liquidez agrupado por vencimiento al 31 de diciembre de 2016

Nombre empresa deudora: TAM S.A. y Filiales, Rut 02.012.862/0001-60, Brasil.

 

                Más de   Más de   Más de                        
      País de  Descripción  Hasta   90 días   uno a   tres a   Más de       Total            
Rut empresa     empresa  de la  90   a un   tres   cinco   cinco   Total   Valor   Tipo de  Tasa   Tasa 
acreedora  Nombre empresa acreedora  acreedora  moneda  días   año   años   años   años   Valor   nominal   amortización  efectiva   nominal 
            MUS$   MUS$   MUS$   MUS$   MUS$   MUS$   MUS$      %   % 
                                                 
Préstamos bancarios                                                         
0-E  NEDERLANDSCHE                                                      
   CREDIETVERZEKERING MAATSCHAPPIJ  Holanda  US$   179    493    1,315    1,314    54    3,355    2,882   Mensual   6.01    6.01 
0-E  CITIBANK  E.E.U.U.  US$   1,528    203,150    -    -    -    204,678    200,000   Al Vencimiento   3.39    3.14 
                                                          
Obligaciones con el Público                                                         
0-E  THE BANK OF NEW YORK  E.E.U.U.  US$   -    352,938    83,750    562,813    -    999,501    800,000   Al Vencimiento   8.17    8.00 
                                                          
Arrendamiento Financiero                                                         
0-E  AFS INVESTMENT IX LLC  E.E.U.U.  US$   2,733    7,698    20,522    8,548    -    39,501    35,448   Mensual   1.25    1.25 
0-E  DVB BANK SE  E.E.U.U.  US$   120    165    -    -    -    285    282   Mensual   2.50    2.50 
0-E  GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL                                                      
   CORPORATION  E.E.U.U.  US$   3,852    5,098    -    -    -    8,950    8,846   Mensual   2.30    2.30 
0-E  KFW IPEX-BANK  Alemania  US$   592    1,552    -    -    -    2,144    2,123   Mensual/Trimestral   2.80    2.80 
0-E  NATIXIS  Francia  US$   4,290    7,837    22,834    40,968    41,834    117,763    107,443   Trimestral/Semestral   4.90    4.90 
0-E  WACAPOU LEASING S.A.  Luxemburgo  US$   833    2,385    6,457    6,542    -    16,217    14,754   Trimestral   3.00    3.00 
0-E  SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE MILAN BRANCH  Italia  US$   11,875    32,116    85,995    171,553    -    301,539    279,335   Trimestral   4.18    4.11 
0-E  BANCO IBM S.A  Brasil  BRL   380    1,161    35    -    -    1,576    1,031   Mensual   13.63    13.63 
0-E  HP FINANCIAL SERVICE  Brasil  BRL   225    -    -    -    -    225    222   Mensual   10.02    10.02 
0-E  SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE  Francia  BRL   146    465    176    -    -    787    519   Mensual   13.63    13.63 
   Total         26,753    615,058    221,084    791,738    41,888    1,696,521    1,452,885              

 

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Class of liability for the analysis of liquidity risk ordered by date of maturity as of December 31, 2016

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  ThUS$   549,897    21,215    -    -    -    571,112    571,112   -   -    - 
         CLP   48,842    (30)   -    -    -    48,812    48,812   -   -    - 
         BRL   346,037    27    -    -    -    346,064    346,064   -   -    - 
         Others currencies   140,471    11,467    -    -    -    151,938    151,938   -   -    - 
                                                          
Accounts payable to related parties currents                                                         
0-E  Consultoría Administrativa Profesional S.A. de C.V.  Mexico  MXN   170    -    -    -    -    170    170   -   -    - 
78.997.060-2  Viajes Falabella Ltda.  Chile  CLP   46    -    -    -    -    46    46   -   -    - 
0-E  TAM Aviação Executiva e Taxi Aéreo S.A.  Brazil  BRL   28    -    -    -    -    28    28   -   -    - 
65.216.000-K  Comunidad Mujer  Chile  CLP   13    -    -    -    -    13    13            
78.591.370-1  Bethia S.A. y Filiales  Chile  CLP   6    -    -    -    -    6    6            
79.773.440-3  Transportes San Felipe S.A.  Chile  CLP   4    -    -    -    -    4    4   -   -    - 
0-E  Inversora Aeronáutica Argentina  Argentina  ThUS$   2    -    -    -    -    2    2   -   -    - 
                                                          
   Total         1,085,516    32,679    -    -    -    1,118,195    1,118,195              
                                                          
   Total  consolidated         1,620,952    1,592,486    2,697,924    2,794,588    2,344,935    11,050,885    9,828,448              

 

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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 2016, the Company provided US$ 30.2 million in derivative margin guarantees, for cash and stand-by letters of credit. At September 30, 2017, the Company had provided US$ 19.3 million in guarantees for Cash and cash equivalent and stand-by letters of credit. The decrease 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 September 30, 2017 the Company has an international long term credit rating of BB- with stable outlook by Standard & Poor’s, a B+ rating with stable outlook by Fitch Ratings and a B1 rating with stable outlook by Moody’s.

 

3.3.Estimates of fair value.

 

At September 30, 2017, 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.

 

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

 

   As of September 30, 2017   As of December 31, 2016 
       Fair value measurements using values
considered as
       Fair value measurements using values
considered as
 
   Fair value   Level I   Level II   Level III   Fair value   Level I   Level II   Level III 
   Unaudited                 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
                                 
Assets                                        
Cash and cash equivalents   388,936    388,936    -    -    15,522    15,522    -    - 
Short-term mutual funds   388,936    388,936    -    -    15,522    15,522    -    - 
                                         
Other financial assets, current   606,822    558,936    47,886    -    548,402    536,991    11,411    - 
Fair value of fuel derivatives   21,198    -    21,198    -    10,088    -    10,088    - 
Fair value of foreign currency derivatives   25,614    -    25,614    -    1,259    -    1,259    - 
Interest accrued since the last payment date of Cross Currency Swap   6    -    6    -    64    -    64    - 
Private investment funds   558,936    558,936    -    -    536,991    536,991    -    - 
Other financial assets, not current   534    -    534    -    -    -    -    - 
Fair value derived from foreign currency   534         534    -    -    -    -    - 
                                         
Liabilities                                        
Other financial liabilities, current   17,445    -    17,445    -    24,881    -    24,881    - 
Fair value of interest rate derivatives   7,102    -    7,102    -    9,579    -    9,579    - 
Fair value of foreign currency derivatives   7,684    -    7,684    -    13,155    -    13,155    - 
Interest accrued since the last payment date of Currency Swap   2,659    -    2,659    -    2,147    -    2,147    - 
                                         
Other financial liabilities, non current   3,757    -    3,757    -    6,679    -    6,679    - 
Fair value of interest rate derivatives   3,757    -    3,757    -    6,679    -    6,679    - 

 

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Additionally, at September 30, 2017, 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  September 30, 2017   As of  December 31, 2016 
   Book   Fair   Book   Fair 
   value   value   value   value 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Cash and cash equivalents   550,915    550,915    933,805    933,805 
Cash on hand   7,978    7,978    8,630    8,630 
Bank balance   189,186    189,186    255,746    255,746 
Overnight   206,440    206,440    295,060    295,060 
Time deposits   147,311    147,311    374,369    374,369 
                     
Other financial assets, current   91,000    91,000    164,426    164,426 
Other financial assets   91,000    91,000    164,426    164,426 
                     
Trade and other accounts receivable current   1,209,487    1,209,487    1,107,889    1,107,889 
Accounts receivable from related entities   1,117    1,117    554    554 
Other financial assets, non current   91,671    91,671    102,125    102,125 
Accounts receivable   6,753    6,753    8,254    8,254 
                     
Other financial liabilities, current   1,349,174    1,530,027    1,814,647    2,022,290 
Trade and other accounts payables   1,623,541    1,623,541    1,593,068    1,593,068 
Accounts payable to related entities   406    406    269    269 
Other financial liabilities, non current   6,820,485    7,079,680    6,790,273    6,970,375 
Accounts payable, non-current   455,339    455,339    359,391    359,391 

 

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 (Level II). In the case of Other financial assets, the valuation was performed according to market prices at period end.

 

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 September 30, 2017, the capital gain amounts to ThUS $ 2,786,047 (ThUS $ 2,710,382 as of December 31, 2016), while the intangible assets comprise the Airport Slots for ThUS $ 1,006,998 (ThUS $ 978,849 as of December 31, 2016) and Loyalty Program for ThUS $ 335,645 (ThUS $ 326,262 as of December 31, 2016).

 

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The Company checks at least once a year whether goodwill and intangible assets with an indefinite useful life have suffered an impairment loss. For this evaluation, the Company has identified two cash generating units (CGU), "Air transport" and "Multiplus coalition and loyalty program". The book value of the surplus value assigned to each CGU as of September 30, 2017 amounted to ThUS $ 2,236,950 and ThUS $ 549,097 (ThUS $ 2,176,634 and ThUS $ 533,748 as of December 31, 2016), which include the following Intangible assets of indefinite useful life:

 

   Air Transport
CGU
   Coalition and loyalty
Program Multiplus CGU
 
   As of   As of   As of   As of 
   September 30,   December 31,   September 30,   December 31, 
   2017   2016   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited     
Airport Slots   1,006,998    978,849    -    - 
Loyalty program   -    -    335,645    326,262 

 

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 judgment by the management, 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 16.

 

(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.

 

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).

 

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(c)        Recoverability of deferred tax assets

 

Deferred taxes are calculated according to the liability method, on the temporary differences that arise between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts. Deferred tax assets on tax losses are recognized to the extent that it is probable that future tax benefits will be available with which to offset the temporary differences. The Company makes financial and fiscal projections to evaluate the realization in time of this deferred tax asset. Additionally, it ensures that these projections are consistent with those used to measure other long-lived assets. As of September 30, 2017, the Company has recognized deferred tax assets of ThUS $ 411,784 (ThUS $ 384,580 as of December 31, 2016) and has ceased to recognize deferred tax assets on tax losses of ThUS $ 109,597 (ThUS $ 115,801). December 31, 2016) (Note 18).

 

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

 

The Company register 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 September 30, 2017, deferred revenue associated with air tickets sold amounted to ThUS$ 1,539,038 (ThUS$ 1,535,229 as of December 31, 2016). An hypothetical change of 1% in passenger behavior regarding to the ticket usage, - that is, if during the next six 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 six to seven months, which, as of September 30, 2017, would have an impact of up to ThUS$ 20,000.

 

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

 

As of September 30, 2017, the Company operated the following loyalty programs: LATAM Pass, LATAM Fidelidade and Multiplus, with the objective of enhancing customer loyalty by offering points or kilometers (see Note 22).

 

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.

 

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.

 

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As of September 30, 2017, the deferred revenue associated with the LATAM Pass loyalty program amounts to ThUS $ 879,631 (ThUS $ 896,190 as of December 31, 2016). A hypothetical change of 1% in the exchange probability would result in an impact as of September 30, 2017 and 2016 of ThUS $ 34,000 and ThUS $ 30,000 respectively. While the deferred revenues associated with the loyalty programs LATAM Fidelidade and Multiplus amount to ThUS $ 388,011 (ThUS $ 392,107 as of December 31, 2016). A hypothetical 2% change in the number of points pending to be exchanged would result in an impact as of September 30, 2017 and 2016 of ThUS $ 8,777 and ThUS $ 11,351, respectively.

 

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 September 30, 2017 a hypothetical change of 1% in the fair value of the unused kilometers would result in an impact of approximately ThUS$ 8,300 and ThUS$ 8,700 at the same period of 2016.

 

(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.

 

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.

 

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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 LATAM Pass and LATAM 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 18.7 million of members, along with being a regulated entity with a separately business and not directly related to air transport.

 

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For the 9 months ended

   Air
transportation
   Coalition and
loyalty program
Multiplus
   Eliminations   Consolidated 
   At September 30,   At September 30,   At September 30,   At September 30, 
  2017   2016   2017   2016   2017   2016   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Income from ordinary activities from external customers (*)   6,661,665    6,272,247    340,644    294,635    -    -    7,002,309    6,566,882 
LAN passenger   3,116,304    3,051,064    -    -    -    -    3,116,304    3,051,064 
TAM passenger   2,762,951    2,419,612    340,644    294,635    -    -    3,103,595    2,714,247 
Freight   782,410    801,571    -    -    -    -    782,410    801,571 
Income from ordinary activities from transactions with other operating segments   340,644    294,635    51,349    46,963    (391,993)   (341,598)   -    - 
Other operating income   207,912    258,685    185,996    132,209    -    -    393,908    390,894 
Interest income   23,594    17,450    43,062    44,036    -    (8,339)   66,656    53,147 
Interest expense   (303,053)   (318,902)   -    -    -    8,339    (303,053)   (310,563)
Total net interest expense   (279,459)   (301,452)   43,062    44,036    -    -    (236,397)   (257,416)
Depreciation and amortization   (740,946)   (706,175)   (6,954)   (7,588)   -    -    (747,900)   (713,763)
Material non-cash items other than depreciation and amortization   10,348    78,623    (154)   (214)   -    -    10,194    78,409 
Disposal of fixed assets and inventory losses   (29,733)   (33,526)   -    -    -    -    (29,733)   (33,526)
Doubtful accounts   (8,417)   (21,492)   (144)   304    -    -    (8,561)   (21,188)
Exchange differences   48,297    133,295    (10)   (481)   -    -    48,287    132,814 
Result of indexation units   201    346    -    (37)   -    -    201    309 
Income (loss) atributable to owners of the parents   (43,786)   (99,045)   131,926    113,920    -    -    88,140    14,875 
Expenses for income tax   (59,990)   (142,885)   (47,613)   (54,455)   -    -    (107,603)   (197,340)
Segment profit / (loss)   (2,857)   (66,828)   131,926    113,920    -    -    129,069    47,092 
Assets of segment   17,657,524    17,695,949    1,475,610    1,458,767    (7,080)   (114,558)   19,126,054    19,040,158 
Amount of non-current asset additions   264,157    1,157,355    -    -    -    -    264,157    1,157,355 
Property, plant and equipment   206,713    1,094,269    -    -    -    -    206,713    1,094,269 
Intangibles other than goodwill   57,444    63,086    -    -    -    -    57,444    63,086 
Segment liabilities   14,211,779    14,913,843    608,563    620,844    (71,330)   (35,613)   14,749,012    15,499,074 
Purchase of non-monetary assets of segment   304,336    678,466    -    -    -    -    304,336    678,466 

 

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

 

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(b) For the 3 months ended

   Air
transportation
At September 30,
   Coalition and
loyalty program
Multiplus
At September 30,
   Eliminations
At September 30,
   Consolidated
At September 30,
 
  2017   2016   2017   2016   2017   2016   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Income from ordinary activities from external customers (*)   2,386,809    2,263,519    110,771    102,382    -    -    2,497,580    2,365,901 
LAN passenger   1,094,292    1,061,258    -    -    -    -    1,094,292    1,061,258 
TAM passenger   1,020,364    936,667    110,771    102,382    -    -    1,131,135    1,039,049 
Freight   272,153    265,594    -    -    -    -    272,153    265,594 
Income from ordinary activities from transactions with other operating segments   110,771    102,382    13,006    18,352    (123,777)   (120,734)   -    - 
Other operating income   82,667    107,161    64,787    46,464    -    -    147,454    153,625 
Interest income   7,151    9,519    17,281    16,368    -    (4,158)   24,432    21,729 
Interest expense   (104,720)   (108,089)   -    -    -    4,158    (104,720)   (103,931)
Total net interest expense   (97,569)   (98,570)   17,281    16,368    -    -    (80,288)   (82,202)
Depreciation and amortization   (249,255)   (240,869)   (2,938)   (2,737)   -    -    (252,193)   (243,606)
Material non-cash items other than depreciation and amortization   42,727    (25,835)   (6)   207    -    -    42,721    (25,628)
Disposal of fixed assets and inventory losses   (11,957)   (13,376)   -    -    -    -    (11,957)   (13,376)
Doubtful accounts   (4,293)   (1,611)   1    (72)   -    -    (4,292)   (1,683)
Exchange differences   58,823    (10,876)   (7)   282    -    -    58,816    (10,594)
Result of indexation units   154    28    -    (3)   -    -    154    25 
Income (loss) atributable to owners of the parents   110,730    (36,076)   49,891    40,818    -    -    160,621    4,742 
Expenses for income tax   (18,129)   (32,274)   (7,967)   (20,167)   -    -    (26,096)   (52,441)
Segment profit / (loss)   128,368    (24,494)   49,891    40,818    -    -    178,259    16,324 
Assets of segment   17,657,524    17,695,949    1,475,610    1,458,767    (7,080)   (114,558)   19,126,054    19,040,158 
Amount of non-current asset additions   93,823    320,658    -    -    -    -    93,823    320,658 
Property, plant and equipment   74,533    260,555    -    -    -    -    74,533    260,555 
Intangibles other than goodwill   19,290    60,103    -    -    -    -    19,290    60,103 
Segment liabilities   14,211,779    14,913,843    608,563    620,844    (71,330)   (35,613)   14,749,012    15,499,074 
Purchase of non-monetary assets of segment   (279,568)   240,861    -    -    -    -    (279,568)   240,861 

 

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

 

   For the 9 months ended   For the 3 months ended 
   At September 30,   At September 30, 
   2017   2016   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
                 
Peru   455,523    457,375    172,409    169,785 
Argentina   861,564    779,596    285,835    274,049 
U.S.A.   647,863    698,432    224,502    245,443 
Europe   467,241    516,830    165,558    181,470 
Colombia   237,761    245,561    86,968    89,994 
Brazil   2,485,779    2,112,749    939,193    813,527 
Ecuador   141,091    150,497    50,135    49,341 
Chile   1,138,469    1,120,763    378,940    371,045 
Asia Pacific and rest of Latin America   567,018    485,079    194,040    171,247 
Income from ordinary activities   7,002,309    6,566,882    2,497,580    2,365,901 
Other operating income   393,908    390,894    147,454    153,625 

 

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 
   September 30,   December 31, 
   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Cash on hand   7,978    8,630 
Bank balances   189,186    255,746 
Overnight   206,440    295,060 
Total Cash   403,604    559,436 
Cash equivalents          
Time deposits   147,311    374,369 
Mutual funds   388,936    15,522 
Total cash equivalents   536,247    389,891 
Total cash and cash equivalents   939,851    949,327 

 

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Cash and cash equivalents are denominated in the following currencies:

 

   As of   As of 
   September 30,   December 31, 
Currency  2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Argentine peso   12,376    7,871 
Brazilian real   66,212    97,401 
Chilean peso   21,190    30,758 
Colombian peso   19,764    4,336 
Euro   6,533    1,695 
US Dollar   797,842    780,124 
Other currencies   15,934    27,142 
Total   939,851    949,327 

 

NOTE 7 - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

7.1.       Financial instruments by category

 

As of September 30, 2017 (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   550,915    -    -    388,936    939,851 
Other financial assets, current (*)   91,000    46,818    -    558,936    696,754 
Trade and others accounts receivable, current   1,209,487    -    -    -    1,209,487 
Accounts receivable from related entities, current   1,117    -    -    -    1,117 
Other financial assets, non current (*)   90,921    534    750    -    92,205 
Accounts receivable, non current   6,753    -    -    -    6,753 
Total   1,950,193    47,352    750    947,872    2,946,167 

 

   Other   Held     
   financial   Hedge     
Liabilities  liabilities   derivatives   Total 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Other liabilities, current   1,349,174    17,445    1,366,619 
Trade and others accounts payable, current   1,623,541    -    1,623,541 
Accounts payable to related entities, current   406    -    406 
Other financial liabilities, non-current   6,820,485    3,757    6,824,242 
Accounts payable, non-current   455,339    -    455,339 
Total   10,248,945    21,202    10,270,147 

 

(*)          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, 2016

 

               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   933,805    -    -    15,522    949,327 
Other financial assets, current (*)   164,426    11,411    -    536,991    712,828 
Trade and others accounts receivable, current   1,107,889    -    -    -    1,107,889 
Accounts receivable from related entities, current   554    -    -    -    554 
Other financial assets, non current (*)   101,603    -    522    -    102,125 
Accounts receivable, non current   8,254    -    -    -    8,254 
Total   2,316,531    11,411    522    552,513    2,880,977 

 

   Other   Held     
   financial   Hedge     
Liabilities  liabilities   derivatives   Total 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Other liabilities, current   1,814,647    24,881    1,839,528 
Trade and others accounts payable, current   1,593,068    -    1,593,068 
Accounts payable to related entities, current   269    -    269 
Other financial liabilities, non-current   6,790,273    6,679    6,796,952 
Accounts payable, non-current   359,391    -    359,391 
Total   10,557,648    31,560    10,589,208 

 

(*)          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 
   September 30,   December 31, 
   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Cash and cash equivalents   939,851    949,327 
Argentine peso   12,376    7,871 
Brazilian real   66,212    97,401 
Chilean peso   21,190    30,758 
Colombian peso   19,764    4,336 
Euro   6,533    1,695 
US Dollar   797,842    780,124 
Other currencies   15,934    27,142 
Other financial assets (current and non-current)   788,959    814,953 
Argentine peso   309    337 
Brazilian real   633,733    686,501 
Chilean peso   26,631    668 
Colombian peso   610    1,023 
Euro   7,594    6,966 
US Dollar   118,009    117,346 
Other currencies   2,073    2,112 
Trade and other accounts receivable, current   1,209,487    1,107,889 
Argentine peso   75,700    82,770 
Brazilian real   668,265    551,260 
Chilean peso   106,932    92,791 
Colombian peso   8,541    16,454 
Euro   64,908    21,923 
US Dollar   170,910    312,394 
Other currencies (*)   114,231    30,297 
Accounts receivable, non-current   6,753    8,254 
Brazilian real   4    4 
Chilean peso   6,749    8,250 
Accounts receivable from related entities, current   1,117    554 
Chilean peso   379    554 
US Dollar   658    - 
Other currencies (*)   80    - 
Total assets   2,946,167    2,880,977 
Argentine peso   88,385    90,978 
Brazilian real   1,368,214    1,335,166 
Chilean peso   161,881    133,021 
Colombian peso   28,915    21,813 
Euro   79,035    30,584 
US Dollar   1,087,419    1,209,864 
Other currencies   132,318    59,551 

 

(*)          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 
   September 30,   December 31, 
   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Trade accounts receivable   1,195,070    1,022,933 
Other accounts receivable   106,694    170,264 
Total trade and other accounts receivable   1,301,764    1,193,197 
Less: Allowance for impairment loss   (85,524)   (77,054)
Total net trade and accounts receivable   1,216,240    1,116,143 
Less: non-current portion – accounts receivable   (6,753)   (8,254)
Trade and other accounts receivable, current   1,209,487    1,107,889 

 

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 
   September 30,   December 31, 
   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Fully performing   1,040,811    907,358 
Matured accounts receivable, but not impaired          
Expired from 1 to 90 days   44,374    27,651 
Expired from 91 to 180 days   12,621    9,303 
More than 180 days overdue (*)   11,740    1,567 
Total matured accounts receivable, but not impaired   68,735    38,521 
Matured accounts receivable and impaired          
Judicial, pre-judicial collection and protested documents   38,641    34,909 
Debtor under pre-judicial collection process and portfolio sensitization   46,883    42,145 
Total matured accounts receivable and impaired   85,524    77,054 
Total   1,195,070    1,022,933 

 

(*) 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 are the following:

 

   As of   As of 
   September 30,   December 31, 
Currency  2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Argentine Peso   75,700    82,770 
Brazilian Real   668,269    551,264 
Chilean Peso   113,681    101,041 
Colombian peso   8,541    16,454 
Euro   64,908    21,923 
US Dollar   170,910    312,394 
Other currency (*)   114,231    30,297 
Total   1,216,240    1,116,143 
           
(*) Other currencies          
Australian Dollar   32,757    5,487 
Chinese Yuan   1,036    271 
Danish Krone   345    151 
Pound Sterling   10,033    3,904 
Indian Rupee   2,449    303 
Japanese Yen   14,980    2,601 
Norwegian Kroner   491    184 
Swiss Franc   3,459    1,512 
Korean Won   13,439    4,241 
New Taiwanese Dollar   2,110    662 
Other currencies   33,132    10,938 
Total   114,231    30,254 

 

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 are the following:

 

   Opening       (Increase)   Closing 
   balance   Write-offs   Decrease   balance 
Periods  ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
From January 1 to September 30, 2016 (Unaudited)   (60,072)   18,052    (29,459)   (71,479)
From October 1 to December 31, 2016   (71,479)   2,858    (8,433)   (77,054)
From January 1 to September 30, 2017 (Unaudited)   (77,054)   2,549    (11,019)   (85,524)

 

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 September 30, 2017   As of December 31, 2016 
   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   1,195,070    (85,524)   1,109,546    1,022,933    (77,054)   945,879 
Other accounts receivable   106,694    -    106,694    170,264    -    170,264 

 

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     September 30,   December 31, 
Tax No.  Related party  Relationship  of origin  Currency  2017   2016 
               ThUS$   ThUS$ 
               Unaudited     
Foreign  Qatar Airways  Shareholder  Qatar  ThU$   658    - 
78.591.370-1  Bethia S.A. and Subsidiaries  Related director  Chile  CLP   370    538 
Foreign  Consultoría Administrativa Profesional S.A. de C.V.  Related company  México  MXN   80    - 
87.752.000-5  Granja Marina Tornagaleones S.A.  Common shareholder  Chile  CLP   9    14 
96.810.370-9  Inversiones Costa Verde Ltda. y CPA.  Related director  Chile  CLP   -    2 
   Total current assets            1,117    554 

 

(b)Accounts payable

 

               As of   As of 
         Country     September 30,   December 31, 
Tax No.  Related party  Relationship  of origin  Currency  2017   2016 
               ThUS$   ThUS$ 
               Unaudited     
                     
78.997.060-2  Viajes Falabella Ltda.  Related director  Chile  CLP   390    46 
78.591.370-1  Bethia S.A. and Subsidiaries  Related director  Chile  CLP   11    6 
Foreign  Inversora Aeronáutica Argentina S.A.  Related director  Argentina  ThUS$   3    2 
65.216.000-K  Comunidad Mujer  Related director  Chile  CLP   2    13 
Foreign  Consultoría Administrativa Profesional S.A. de C.V.  Related company  México  MXN   -    170 
Foreign  TAM Aviação Executiva e Taxi Aéreo S.A.  Related director  Brazil  BRL   -    28 
79.773.440-3  Transportes San Felipe S.A  Common property  Chile  CLP   -    4 
   Total current liabilities            406    269 

 

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

 

The composition of Inventories is as follows:

 

   As of   As of 
   September 30,   December 31, 
   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Technical stock   193,822    191,864 
Non-technical stock   49,635    49,499 
Total   243,457    241,363 

 

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, as per the following detail:

 

   As of   As of 
   September 30,   December 31, 
   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Provision for obsolescence Technical stock   34,473    31,647 
Provision for obsolescence Non-technical stock   6,303    3,429 
Total   40,776    35,076 

 

The resulting amounts do not exceed the respective net realization values.

 

As of September 30, 2017, the Company recorded ThUS$ 100,556 (ThUS$ 102,344 at September 30, 2016) 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 
   September 30,   December 31,   September 30,   December 31,   September 30,   December 31, 
   2017   2016   2017   2016   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited       Unaudited     
(a) Other financial assets                              
Private investment funds   558,936    536,991    -    -    558,936    536,991 
Deposits in guarantee (aircraft)   14,436    16,819    44,991    56,846    59,427    73,665 
Guarantees for margins of derivatives   4,960    939    -    -    4,960    939 
Other investments   -    -    750    522    750    522 
Other guarantees given   71,605    140,733    45,927    44,757    117,532    185,490 
Other   -    5,935    3    -    3    5,935 
Subtotal of other financial assets   649,937    701,417    91,671    102,125    741,608    803,542 
(b) Hedging assets                              
Interest accrued since the last payment date of Cross currency swap   635    64    -    -    635    64 
Fair value of foreign currency derivatives   24,984    1,259    534    -    25,518    1,259 
Fair value of fuel price derivatives   21,198    10,088    -    -    21,198    10,088 
                               
Subtotal of hedging assets   46,817    11,411    534    -    47,351    11,411 
Total Other Financial Assets   696,754    712,828    92,205    102,125    788,959    814,953 

 

The types of derivative hedging contracts maintained by the Company at the end of each period are described in Note 19.

 

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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 
   September 30,   December 31,   September 30,   December 31,   September 30,   December 31, 
   2017   2016   2017   2016   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited       Unaudited     
(a) Advance payments                              
Aircraft leases  32,156   37,560   6,708   14,065   38,864   51,625 
Aircraft insurance and other   25,945    14,717    -    -    25,945    14,717 
Others   14,886    4,521    1,255    1,573    16,141    6,094 
Subtotal advance payments   72,987    56,798    7,963    15,638    80,950    72,436 
(b) Other assets                              
Aircraft maintenance reserve (*)   41,970    51,576    42,762    90,175    84,732    141,751 
Sales tax   141,074    102,351    40,800    40,232    181,874    142,583 
Other taxes   987    500    -    -    987    500 
Contributions to Société Internationale de Télécommunications Aéronautiques ("SITA")   406    406    591    591    997    997 
Judicial deposits   -    -    109,103    90,604    109,103    90,604 
Others   1,241    611    775    104    2,016    715 
Subtotal other assets   185,678    155,444    194,031    221,706    379,709    377,150 
Total Other Non - Financial Assets   258,665    212,242    201,994    237,344    460,659    449,586 

 

(*) 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 (five 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 association with TAM S.A., in June 2012, the cost of aircraft maintenance has been higher than the related maintenance reserves for all aircraft.

 

As of September 30, 2017, maintenance reserves total ThUS $ 84,732 (ThUS $ 141,751 as of December 31, 2016), corresponding to 15 aircraft that maintain remaining balances, which will be settled in the next maintenance or return.

 

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 - NON-CURRENT ASSETS AND DISPOSAL GROUP CLASSIFIED AS HELD FOR SALE

 

Non-current assets and in disposal groups held for sale at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 are detailed below:

 

   As of   As of 
   September 30,   December 31, 
   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Current assets          
Aircraft   269,237    281,158 
Engines and rotables   17,319    29,083 
Other assets   42,316    26,954 
Total   328,872    337,195 
Current liabilities          
Other liabilities   16,043    10,152 
Total   16,043    10,152 

 

The balances are presented at the lower of book value and fair value less cost to sell. The fair value of these assets were determined based on quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities. This is a level II measurement as per the fair value hierarchy set out in note 3.3 (2). There were no transfers between levels for recurring fair value measurements during the year.

 

(a)Assets reclassified from Property, plant and equipment to Non-current assets or groups of assets for disposal classified as held for sale

 

During 2016, two Airbus A319 aircraft, two Airbus A320 aircraft, five Airbus A330 aircraft, two Boeing 777 aircraft, eight A330 spare engines, A330 rotables and two buildings under the heading Non-current assets were transferred from the Property, plant and equipment heading. or groups of assets for disposal, classified as held for sale.

 

As a result, as of December 31, 2016, an adjustment of US $ 55 million was recorded to write down these assets to their net.

 

During 2016, two Airbus A319 aircraft, one Airbus A320 aircraft, two Airbus A330 aircraft, one A330 spare engine and D200 rotables were sold.

 

During fiscal year 2017, an adjustment of US $ 10 million was recognized to record these assets at their net realizable value.

 

In addition, during the 2017 financial year, seven Airbus A330 Spare engines were sold.

 

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The detail of fleet classified as non-current assets or groups of assets for disposal classified as held for sale is the following:

 

   As of   As of 
   September 30,   December 31, 
Aircraft  2017   2016 
   Unaudited     
Boeing 777 Freighter   2(*)   2(*)
Airbus A330-200   3    3 
Airbus A320-200   1    1 
ATR42-300   1    1 
Total   7    7 

 

(*) One aircraft leased to DHL.

 

(b)Assets reclassified from Inventories to Non-current assets or groups of assets for disposal classified as held for sale

 

During in the first quarter of 2017, stocks of the fleet Airbus A330, were reclassified from Inventories to Non-current assets or groups of assets for disposal classified as held for sale.

 

NOTE 14 - 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  September 30,   December 31, 
Name of significant subsidiary  incorporation  currency  2017   2016 
         %   % 
         Unaudited     
Lan Perú S.A.  Peru  US$   70.00000    70.00000 
Lan Cargo S.A.  Chile  US$   99.89803    99.89803 
Lan Argentina S.A.  Argentina  ARS   99.86560    99.86560 
Transporte Aéreo S.A.  Chile  US$   100.00000    100.00000 
Aerolane Líneas Aéreas Nacionales del Ecuador S.A.  Ecuador  US$   100.00000    100.00000 
Aerovías de Integración Regional, AIRES S.A.  Colombia  COP   99.19414    99.19061 
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 September 30, 2017   ended September 30, 2017 
   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.   367,903    346,019    21,884    346,916    345,428    1,488    780,086    4,796 
Lan Cargo S.A.   586,055    252,268    333,787    395,777    312,196    83,581    177,919    (52,376)
Lan Argentina S.A.   204,390    168,794    35,596    215,237    212,806    2,431    282,964    (26,885)
Transporte Aéreo S.A.   354,747    57,594    297,153    111,811    35,813    75,998    239,365    25,214 
Aerolane Líneas Aéreas Nacionales del Ecuador S.A.   118,217    86,526    31,691    105,793    99,370    6,423    163,106    2,122 
Aerovías de Integración Regional, AIRES S.A.   136,256    56,787    79,469    102,178    90,620    11,558    183,300    (13,491)
TAM S.A. (*)   4,709,192    1,913,847    2,795,345    3,984,844    2,239,794    1,745,050    3,415,698    117,256 
                             
                           Results for the period 
   Statement of financial position as of December 31, 2016   ended September 30, 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 
Lan Perú S.A.   306,111    283,691    22,420    294,912    293,602    1,310    727,869    1,847 
Lan Cargo S.A.   480,908    144,309    336,599    239,728    211,395    28,333    186,072    (19,086)
Lan Argentina S.A.   216,331    194,306    22,025    200,172    197,330    2,842    276,530    (25,413)
Transporte Aéreo S.A.   340,940    36,986    303,954    124,805    59,668    65,137    211,424    3,177 
Aerolane Líneas Aéreas Nacionales del Ecuador S.A.   89,667    56,064    33,603    81,101    75,985    5,116    164,361    2,614 
Aerovías de Integración Regional, AIRES S.A.   129,734    55,132    74,602    85,288    74,160    11,128    201,806    (17,370)
TAM S.A. (*)   5,287,286    1,794,189    3,493,097    4,710,308    2,837,620    1,872,688    2,977,791    22,345 

 

(*) Correspond 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 
      Country  September 30,   December 31,   September 30,   December 31, 
Equity  Tax No.  of origin  2017   2016   2017   2016 
         %   %   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
         Unaudited       Unaudited     
Lan Perú S.A  0-E  Peru   30.00000    30.00000    6,297    3,360 
Lan Cargo S.A. and Subsidiaries  93.383.000-4  Chile   0.10196    0.10196    1,531    957 
Promotora Aérea Latinoamericana S.A. and Subsidiaries  0-E  Mexico   51.00000    51.00000    4,714    3,162 
Inversora Cordillera S.A. and Subsidiaries  0-E  Argentina   0.70422    0.70422    1,345    515 
Lan Argentina S.A.  0-E  Argentina   1.00000    1.00000    (581)   (311)
Americonsult de Guatemala S.A.  0-E  Guatemala   0.20000    0.20000    1    1 
Americonsult Costa Rica S.A.  0-E  Costa Rica   1.00000    1.00000    12    12 
Linea Aérea Carguera de Colombiana S.A.  0-E  Colombia   10.00000    10.00000    (307)   (905)
Aerolíneas Regionales de Integración Aires S.A.  0-E  Colombia   0.80586    0.80944    335    436 
Transportes Aereos del Mercosur S.A.  0-E  Paraguay   5.02000    5.02000    1,217    1,104 
Multiplus S.A.  0-E  Brazil   27.26000    27.26000    86,702    80,313 
Total                   101,266    88,644 

 

         For the period ended   For the 9 months ended   For the 3 months ended 
      Country  September 30,   September 30,   September 30, 
Incomes  Tax No.  of origin  2017   2016   2017   2016   2017   2016 
         %   %   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
         Unaudited   Unaudited   Unaudited 
                               
Lan Perú S.A  0-E  Peru   30.00000    30.00000    2,937    554    3,185    741 
Lan Cargo S.A. and Subsidiaries  93.383.000-4  Chile   0.10196    0.10196    (7)   (7)   (10)   - 
Promotora Aerea Latinoamericana S.A. and Subsidiaries  0-E  Mexico   51.00000    51.00000    1,552    337    488    (87)
Inversora Cordillera S.A. and Subsidiaries  0-E  Argentina   0.70422    0.70422    117    272    -    92 
Lan Argentina S.A.  0-E  Argentina   0.13440    0.13440    24    58    -    19 
Americonsult de Guatemala S.A.  0-E  Guatemala   1.00000    1.00000    -    (4)   -    (4)
Linea Aérea Carguera de Colombiana S.A.  0-E  Colombia   10.00000    10.00000    612    (36)   312    (335)
Aerolíneas Regionales de Integración Aires S.A.  0-E  Colombia   0.80586    0.80939    (110)   (171)   (11)   (81)
Transportes Aereos del Mercosur S.A.  0-E  Paraguay   5.02000    5.02000    194    160    141    110 
Multiplus S.A.  0-E  Brazil   27.26000    27.26000    35,610    31,054    13,533    11,127 
Total                   40,929    32,217    17,638    11,582 

 

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NOTE 15 - INTANGIBLE ASSETS OTHER THAN GOODWILL

 

The details of intangible assets are as follows:

 

   Classes of intangible assets   Classes of intangible assets 
   (net)   (gross) 
   As of   As of   As of   As of 
   September 30,   December 31,   September 30,   December 31, 
   2017   2016   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited     
Airport slots   1,006,998    978,849    1,006,998    978,849 
Loyalty program   335,645    326,262    335,645    326,262 
Computer software   168,381    157,016    512,342    419,652 
Developing software   102,634    91,053    102,635    91,053 
Trademarks (1)   51,431    57,133    65,303    63,730 
Other assets   -    -    808    808 
Total   1,665,089    1,610,313    2,023,731    1,880,354 

 

Movement in Intangible assets other than goodwill:

 

   Computer           Trademarks     
   software   Developing   Airport   and loyalty     
   Net   software   slots (2)   program (1) (2)   Total 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Opening balance as of January 1, 2016   104,258    74,887    816,987    325,293    1,321,425 
Additions   6,082    57,004    -    -    63,086 
Withdrawals   (736)   (185)   -    -    (921)
Transfer software   78,003    (67,150)   -    -    10,853 
Foreing exchange   6,066    7,141    165,753    65,996    244,956 
Amortization   (32,948)   -    -    -    (32,948)
Closing balance as of September 30, 2016 (Unaudited)   160,725    71,697    982,740    391,289    1,606,451 
                          
Opening balance as of October 1, 2016   160,725    71,697    982,740    391,289    1,606,451 
Additions   606    26,668    -    -    27,274 
Withdrawals   -    (6)   -    -    (6)
Transfer software   7,026    (7,226)   -    -    (200)
Foreing exchange   (377)   (80)   (3,891)   (1,549)   (5,897)
Amortization   (10,964)   -    -    (6,345)   (17,309)
Closing balance as of December 31, 2016   157,016    91,053    978,849    383,395    1,610,313 
                          
Opening balance as of January 1, 2017   157,016    91,053    978,849    383,395    1,610,313 
Additions   2,455    54,989    -    -    57,444 
Withdrawals   (240)   (671)   -    -    (911)
Transfer software   43,469    (43,485)   -    -    (16)
Foreing exchange   1,983    748    28,149    10,923    41,803 
Amortization   (36,302)   -    -    (7,242)   (43,544)
Closing balance as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)   168,381    102,634    1,006,998    387,076    1,665,089 

 

(1)In 2016, after the extensive work of integration after the association between LAN and TAM, during which there has been solid progress in the homologation of the optimization processes of its air connections, in addition to the restructuring and modernization of the fleet of aircraft, the Company has resolved adopt a unique name and identity, and announce that the brand of the group will be LATAM ", which would unite all companies under a single image.

 

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Given the above, we have proceeded to review the brands useful life, concluding that these should go from an indefinite to defined useful life. The estimated new useful life is 5 years, equivalent to the period for finishing all the image changes necessary.

 

(2)See Note 2.5

 

The amortization of the period is shown in the consolidated statement of income in administrative expenses. The accumulated amortization of computer programs and brands as of September 30, 2017, amounts to ThUS$ 358,642 (ThUS$ 270,041 at December 31, 2016).

 

NOTE 16 – GOODWILL

 

The Goodwill amount at September 30, 2017 is ThUS$ 2,786,047 (ThUS$ 2,710,382 at December 31, 2016). Movement of Goodwill separated by CGU it includes the following:

 

       Coalition     
Movement of Goodwill, separated by CGU:      and loyalty     
   Air   program     
   Transport   Multiplus   Total 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Opening balance as of January 1, 2016   1,835,088    445,487    2,280,575 
Increase (decrease) due to exchange rate differences   352,672    90,382    443,054 
Closing balance as of September 30, 2016 (Unaudited)   2,187,760    535,869    2,723,629 
                
Opening balance as of October 1, 2016   2,187,760    535,869    2,723,629 
Increase (decrease) due to exchange rate differences   (10,859)   (2,121)   (12,980)
Others   (267)   -    (267)
Closing balance as of December 31, 2016   2,176,634    533,748    2,710,382 
                
Opening balance as of January 1, 2017   2,176,634    533,748    2,710,382 
Increase (decrease) due to exchange rate differences   60,316    15,349    75,665 
Closing balance as of September 30, 2017 (Unaudited)   2,236,950    549,097    2,786,047 

 

The Company has two cash- generating units (CGUs), “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, 5 years after 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.

 

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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 after taxes 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.

 

As of December 31, 2016 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)   %   1.0 - 2.0   4.0 - 5.0
Exchange rate (1)   R$/US$   3.9 - 4.4   3.9 - 4.4
Discount rate based on the weighted average cost of capital (WACC)   %   8.27 - 9.27   -
Discount rate based on cost of equity (Ke)   %   -   12.3 - 13.3
Fuel Price from futures price curves commodities markets   US$/barrel   61-76   -

 

(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 rates. The sensitivity analysis included the individual impact of changes in estimates critical in determining the recoverable amounts, namely:

 

           Decrease 
   Increase   Increase   Minimum 
   Maximum   Maximum   terminal 
   WACC   Ke   growth rate 
   %   %   % 
Air transportation CGU   9.27    -    1.0 
Coalition and loyalty program Multiplus CGU   -    13.3    4.0 

 

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

 

As of September 30, 2017, no signs of deterioration have been identified for the CGU Multiplus Coalition and Loyalty Program and for the UGE Transporte Aéreo that require a deterioration test.

 

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NOTE 17 - 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 
   September 30,   December 31,   September 30,   December 31,   September 30,   December 31, 
   2017   2016   2017   2016   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited       Unaudited     
Construction in progress (*)   512,067    470,065    -    -    512,067    470,065 
Land   51,027    50,148    -    -    51,027    50,148 
Buildings   192,786    190,771    (65,241)   (60,552)   127,545    130,219 
Plant and equipment   9,045,396    10,099,587    (2,216,078)   (2,350,045)   6,829,318    7,749,542 
Own aircraft   8,368,448    9,436,684    (1,969,018)   (2,123,025)   6,399,430    7,313,659 
Other (**)   676,948    662,903    (247,060)   (227,020)   429,888    435,883 
Machinery   40,516    39,246    (29,691)   (26,821)   10,825    12,425 
Information technology equipment   167,011    163,695    (136,364)   (123,981)   30,647    39,714 
Fixed installations and accessories   190,401    178,363    (104,991)   (94,451)   85,410    83,912 
Motor vehicles   71,840    96,808    (58,672)   (67,855)   13,168    28,953 
Leasehold improvements   186,980    192,100    (97,191)   (87,559)   89,789    104,541 
Other property, plants and equipment   3,854,936    3,005,981    (1,424,772)   (1,177,351)   2,430,164    1,828,630 
Financial leasing aircraft   3,762,458    2,905,556    (1,397,845)   (1,152,190)   2,364,613    1,753,366 
Other   92,478    100,425    (26,927)   (25,161)   65,551    75,264 
Total   14,312,960    14,486,764    (4,133,000)   (3,988,615)   10,179,960    10,498,149 

 

(*)   As of September 30, 2017, includes pre-delivery payments to aircraft manufacturers for ThUS$ 500,247 (ThUS$ 434,250 as of December 31, 2016)

 

(**) Mainly considers rotable and tools.

 

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(a)         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, 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   12,479    -    272    1,037,644    5,288    99    5    28,224    10,258    1,094,269 
Disposals   -    -    -    (16,908)(1)   (59)   -    -    -    -    (16,967)
Retirements   (117)   -    -    (35,371)   (47)   (696)   -    -    (4,318)   (40,549)
Depreciation expenses   -    -    (4,304)   (418,814)   (11,733)   (10,335)   (224)   (16,656)   (97,831)   (559,897)
Foreing exchange   5,140    5,027    2,653    53,119    3,076    9,796    230    2,925    95,314    177,280 
Other increases (decreases)   (599,161)   -    27,247    (86,992)   615    16,488    -    17,292    (68,700)   (693,211)
Changes, total   (581,659)   5,027    25,868    532,678    (2,860)   15,352    11    31,785    (65,277)   (39,075)
Closing balance as of September 30, 2016 (Unaudited)   561,153    50,340    117,359    7,873,753    41,029    104,310    1,536    85,873    2,064,229    10,899,582 
Opening balance as of October 1, 2016   561,153    50,340    117,359    7,873,753    41,029    104,310    1,536    85,873    2,064,229    10,899,582 
Additions   2,002    -    -    263,449    2,104    193    1    25,957    2,755    296,461 
Disposals   -    -    -    (10)(1)    -    -    (32)   -    (2,972)   (3,014)
Retirements   (167)   -    (68)   (4,445)   (8)   (562)   -    -    1,714    (3,536)
Depreciation expenses   -    -    (1,930)   (143,317)   (3,176)   (3,329)   (69)   (6,627)   (26,207)   (184,655)
Foreing exchange   (59)   (192)   (115)   (1,349)   (152)   (412)   (7)   (76)   (1,931)   (4,293)
Other increases (decreases)   (92,864)   -    14,973    (198,206)(2)   (83)   (16,288)   (384)   (586)   (208,958)   (502,396)
Changes, total   (91,088)   (192)   12,860    (83,878)   (1,315)   (20,398)   (491)   18,668    (235,599)   (401,433)
Closing balance as of December 31, 2016   470,065    50,148    130,219    7,789,875    39,714    83,912    1,045    104,541    1,828,630    10,498,149 
Opening balance as of January 1, 2017   470,065    50,148    130,219    7,789,875    39,714    83,912    1,045    104,541    1,828,630    10,498,149 
Additions   8,104    -    -    163,909    2,386    313    11    5,498    26,492    206,713 
Disposals   -    -    -    (7,505)   (6)   (3)   (43)   -    (26)   (7,583)
Retirements   (36)   -    (6)   (21,512)   (449)   (488)   -    -    (1,407)   (23,898)
Depreciation expenses   -    -    (6,258)   (371,004)   (11,360)   (10,827)   (142)   (20,331)   (148,894)   (568,816)
Foreing exchange   404    879    1,034    7,675    379    1,503    -    535    10,867    23,276 
Other increases (decreases)   33,530    -    2,556    (708,550)   (17)   11,000    (448)   (454)   714,502    52,119 
Changes, total   42,002    879    (2,674)   (936,987)   (9,067)   1,498    (622)   (14,752)   601,534    (318,189)
Closing balance as of September 30, 2017 (Unaudited)   512,067    51,027    127,545    6,852,888    30,647    85,410    423    89,789    2,430,164    10,179,960 

 

(1)During 2016 the sale of two Airbus A330 aircraft was materialized.
(2)During 2016 the reclassification to non-current assets or groups of assets for disposal classified as held for sale (see Note 13) of two Airbus A319 aircraft, two Airbus A320 aircraft, six Airbus A330 aircraft and two Boeing 777 aircraft was materialized.

 

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(b)         Composition of the fleet:

 

      Aircraft included         
      in Property,   Operating   Total 
      plant and equipment   leases   fleet 
      As of   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of 
      September 30,   December 31,   September 30,   December 31,   September 30,   December 31, 
Aircraft  Model  2017   2016   2017   2016   2017   2016 
      Unaudited       Unaudited       Unaudited     
Boeing 767  300ER   34    34    2    3    36    37 
Boeing 767  300F   8(1)   8(1)   2    3    10(1)   11(1)
Boeing 777  300ER   4    4    6    6    10    10 
Boeing 777  Freighter   -    -    1    2    1    2 
Boeing 787  800   6    6    4    4    10    10 
Boeing 787  900   4    4    10    8    14    12 
Airbus A319  100   37    36    10    12    47    48 
Airbus A320  200   93(2)   93    40    53    133(3)   146 
Airbus A320  NEO   1    1    1    1    2    2 
Airbus A321  200   30    30    17    17    47    47 
Airbus A350  900   5(3)   5    2(3)   2    7(3)   7(3)
Total      222    221    95    111    317    332 

 

(1) Two aircraft leased to FEDEX as of September 2017; three aircraft as of December 2016.

(2) Three aircraft leased to Salam Air and one to Sundair

(3) Four aircraft leased to Qatar Air. Two in operating leases and two in Properties, plant and equipment.

 

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

 

   Method  Useful life (years) 
      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    23 
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    23 

 

(*) Except for the Boeing 767 300ER and Boeing 767 300F fleets which consider a lower residual value due to the extension of their useful life to 22 and 23 years respectively. Additionally certain technical components, which are depreciated based 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.

 

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As of September 30, 2017, the deferred charge for the period, which is included in the consolidated statement of income, amounts to ThUS $ 568,816 (ThUS $ 559,897 as of September 30, 2016). This charge is recognized in the items of cost of sales and administrative expenses of the consolidated statement of income.

 

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

 

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

 

Description of Property, plant and equipment pledged as guarantee:

 

         As of   As of 
         September 30,   December 31, 
         2017   2016 
Creditor of  Assets     Existing   Book   Existing   Book 
guarantee  committed  Fleet  Debt   Value   Debt   Value 
         ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
         Unaudited         
Wilmington  Aircraft and engines  Airbus A321 / A350   650,474    731,645    596,224    722,979 
Trust Company     Boeing 767   613,384    901,952    811,723    1,164,364 
      Boeing 787   739,076    847,785    739,031    899,445 
Banco Santander S.A.  Aircraft and engines  Airbus A319   -    -    50,671    91,889 
      Airbus A320   205,739    297,260    462,950    709,788 
      Airbus A321   30,193    41,188    32,853    44,227 
BNP Paribas  Aircraft and engines  Airbus A319   88,035    138,707    134,346    228,384 
      Airbus A320   114,792    179,433    128,173    181,838 
Credit Agricole  Aircraft and engines  Airbus A319   22,169    39,554    26,014    37,389 
      Airbus A320   50,687    99,927    71,794    144,157 
      Airbus A321   32,920    87,979    40,609    93,110 
                         
Wells Fargo  Aircraft and engines  Airbus A320   231,753    312,103    252,428    333,419 
Bank of Utah  Aircraft and engines  Airbus A320 / A350   632,292    677,997    670,826    709,280 
Natixis  Aircraft and engines  Airbus A320   37,440    73,796    45,748    66,738 
      Airbus A321   390,011    485,126    377,104    514,625 
Citibank N. A.  Aircraft and engines  Airbus A320   99,015    143,962    111,243    166,370 
      Airbus A321   37,757    69,450    42,867    70,166 
                         
KfW IPEX-Bank  Aircraft and engines  Airbus A319   6,074    5,604    7,494    6,360 
      Airbus A320   23,181    31,130    28,696    36,066 
Airbus Financial Services  Aircraft and engines  Airbus A319   24,766    28,029    30,199    33,823 
PK AirFinance US, Inc.  Aircraft and engines  Airbus A320   48,626    57,920    54,786    46,341 
Banco BBVA  Land and buildings      53,487    67,489    50,381    69,498 
Total direct guarantee         4,131,871    5,318,036    4,766,160    6,370,256 

 

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 September 30, 2017 amounted to ThUS$ 1,012,760 (ThUS$ 913,494 at December 31, 2016). The book value of assets with indirect guarantees as of September 30, 2017 amounts to ThUS$ 2,338,818 (ThUS$ 1,740,815 as of December 31, 2016).

 

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(ii)Commitments and others

 

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

 

   As of   As of 
   September 30,   December 31, 
   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Gross book value of fully depreciated property, plant and equipment still in use   134,149    116,386 
Commitments for the acquisition of aircraft (*)   13,800,000    15,100,000 

 

(*) Acording to the manufacturer’s price list.

 

Purchase commitment of aircraft

 

   Year of delivery     
Manufacturer  2017   2018   2019   2020   2021   2022   Total 
Airbus S.A.S.   -    7    9    16    21    11    64 
A320-NEO   -    4    3    9    8    5    29 
A321   -    1    -    -    -    -    1 
A321-NEO   -    2    3    5    5    4    19 
A350-1000   -    -    -    2    8    2    12 
A350-900   -    -    3    -    -    -    3 
The Boeing Company   -    -    3    2    2    -    7 
Boeing 777   -    -    2    -    -    -    2 
Boeing 787-9   -    -    1    2    2    -    5 
Total   -    7    12    18    23    11    71 

 

In April 2016 the change of four Airbus A320 NEO aircraft to four Airbus A321 NEO aircraft was signed. In August 2016 a cancellation of 12 Airbus A320 NEO aircraft and the change of two Airbus A350-900 to two Airbus A350-1000 were signed.

 

As of September 30, 2017, as a result of the different aircraft purchase agreements signed with Airbus SAS, there remain 49 Airbus aircraft of the A320 family, with deliveries between 2018 and 2021, and 15 Airbus aircraft of the A350 family with dates of delivery between 2019 and 2022.

 

The approximate amount is ThUS$ 11,900,000, according to the manufacturer’s price list.

 

In May 2016 the change of four Boeing 787-8 aircraft for four Boeing 787-9 aircraft was signed.

 

As of September 30, 2017, as a result of the different aircraft purchase agreements signed with The Boeing Company, there remain 5 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, with delivery dates between 2019 and 2021, and 2 Boeing 777 aircraft, with delivery scheduled for the year 2019.

 

The approximate amount, according to the manufacturer's list prices, is ThUS $ 1,900,000.

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

 

      For the periods ended 
      September 30, 
      2017   2016 
      Unaudited 
Average rate of capitalization of capitalized interest costs  %   4.12    3.38 
Costs of capitalized interest  ThUS$   8,210    4,034 

 

(iv)Financial leases

 

The detail of the main financial leases is as follows:

 

         As of   As of 
         September 30,   December 31, 
Lessor  Aircraft  Model  2017   2016 
          Unaudited      
                 
Bandurria Leasing Limitd  Airbus A319  100   3    - 
Bandurria Leasing Limitd  Airbus A320  200   4    - 
Becacina Leasing LLC  Boeing 767  300ER   1    1 
Caiquen Leasing LLC  Boeing 767  300F   1    1 
Cernicalo Leasing LLC  Boeing 767  300F   1    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 
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 
Garza Leasing LLC  Boeing 767  300ER   1    1 
General Electric Capital Corporation  Airbus A330  200   1    3 
Intraelo BETA Corpotation (KFW)  Airbus A320  200   1    1 
Jilguero Leasing LLC  Boing B767  300ER   3    - 
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 
Patagon Leasing Limited  Airbus A319  100   3    - 
Petrel Leasing LLC  Boeing 767  300ER   1    1 
Pilpilen Leasing Limited  Airbus A320  200   -    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 
Torcaza Leasing Limited  Airbus A320  200   8    - 
Tricahue Leasing LLC  Boeing 767  300ER   3    3 
Wacapou Leasing S.A  Airbus A320  200   1    1 
Wells Fargo Bank North National Association  Airbus A319  100   1    - 
Total         65    50 

 

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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 aircrafts, perform maintenance on the aircrafts and update the airworthiness certificates at their own cost.

 

The assets acquired under the financial leasing modality are classified under Other property, plant and equipment. As of September 30, 2017, the Company registered sixty-five aircraft under this modality (fifty aircraft as of December 31, 2016).

 

The book value of assets under financial leases as of September 30, 2017 amounts to ThUS$ 2,364,613 (ThUS$ 1,753,366 at December 31, 2016).

 

The minimum payments under financial leases are as follows:

 

   As of September 30, 2017   As of December 31, 2016 
   Gross       Present   Gross       Present 
   Value   Interest   Value   Value   Interest   Value 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited             
No later than one year   327,250    (35,057)   292,193    285,168    (32,365)   252,803 
Between one and five years   904,980    (34,325)   870,655    704,822    (43,146)   661,676 
Over five years   52,439    (961)   51,478    43,713    (120)   43,593 
Total   1,284,669    (70,343)   1,214,326    1,033,703    (75,631)   958,072 

 

NOTE 18 - CURRENT AND DEFERRED TAXES

 

In the period ended September 30, 2017, the income tax provision was calculated for such period, applying the rate of 25.5% for the business year 2017, in accordance with the 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 was taken in the last quarter of 2016.

 

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.

 

Assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset if there is a legal right to offset the assets and liabilities always correspond to the same entity and tax authority.

 

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(*) The Partially Integrated Taxation System 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 
   September 30,   December 31,   September 30,   December 31,   September 30,   December 31, 
   2017   2016   2017   2016   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited       Unaudited     
Provisional monthly payments (advances)   61,365    43,821    -    -    61,365    43,821 
Other recoverable credits   23,789    21,556    18,865    20,272    42,654    41,828 
Total assets by current tax   85,154    65,377    18,865    20,272    104,019    85,649 

 

(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 
   September 30,   December 31,   September 30,   December 31,   September 30,   December 31, 
   2017   2016   2017   2016   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited       Unaudited     
Income tax provision   2,939    9,632    -    -    2,939    9,632 
Additional tax provision   -    4,654    -    -    -    4,654 
Total liabilities by current tax   2,939    14,286    -    -    2,939    14,286 

 

(b)Deferred taxes

 

The balances of deferred tax are the following:

 

   Assets   Liabilities 
   As of   As of   As of   As of 
Concept  September 30,   December 31,   September 30,   December 31, 
   2017   2016   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited     
Depreciation   219,475    11,735    1,357,083    1,387,760 
Leased assets   (26,259)   (35,922)   271,403    203,836 
Amortization   (586)   (15,820)   60,810    61,660 
Provisions   (3,798)   222,253    (57,032)   (59,096)
Revaluation of financial instruments   (3,049)   -    (358)   (3,223)
Tax losses   250,014    202,536    (1,104,358)   (1,126,200)
Intangibles   -    -    424,151    430,705 
Others   (24,013)   (202)   4,721    20,317 
Total   411,784    384,580    956,420    915,759 

 

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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 September 30, 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)   (244,585)   -    (3,686)   -    (1,379,262)
Leased assets   (251,302)   56,455    -    (3,368)   -    (198,215)
Amortization   (71,164)   3,043    -    (1,988)   -    (70,109)
Provisions   378,537    (224,451)   427    54,733    -    209,246 
Revaluation of financial instruments   8,284    22,337    (27,608)   1,372    -    4,385 
Tax losses (*)   1,009,782    291,294    -    14,400    -    1,315,476 
Revaluation propety, plant and equipment   4,081    (10,433)   -    6,352    -    - 
Intangibles   (364,314)   (1,042)   -    (72,217)   -    (437,573)
Others   (17,883)   (16,903)   -    20,536    1,224    (13,026)
                               
Total   (434,970)   (124,285)   (27,181)   16,134    1,224    (569,078)

 

(b)From October 1 to December 31, 2016

 

   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   (1,379,262)   3,150    -    87    -    (1,376,025)
Leased assets   (198,215)   (41,622)   -    79    -    (239,758)
Amortization   (70,109)   (7,418)   -    47    -    (77,480)
Provisions   209,246    74,482    494    (1,285)   (1,568)   281,369 
Revaluation of financial instruments   4,385    5,957    (7,087)   (32)   -    3,223 
Tax losses (*)   1,315,476    13,598    -    (338)   -    1,328,736 
Intangibles   (437,573)   5,173    -    1,695    -    (430,705)
Others   (8,945)   (13,282)   -    1,698    (10)   (20,539)
                               
Total   (564,997)   40,038    (6,593)   1,951    (1,578)   (531,179)

 

(c)From January 1 to September 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

   Opening   Recognized in   Recognized in   Exchange   Ending 
   balance   consolidated   comprehensive   rate   balance 
   Assets/(liabilities)   income   income   variation   Asset (liability) 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Depreciation   (1,376,025)   239,051    -    (634)   (1,137,608)
Leased assets   (239,758)   (57,324)   -    (580)   (297,662)
Amortization   (77,480)   16,426    -    (342)   (61,396)
Provisions   281,369    (236,877)   (677)   9,419    53,234 
Revaluation of financial instruments   3,223    69    (6,219)   236    (2,691)
Tax losses (*)   1,328,736    23,158    -    2,478    1,354,372 
Intangibles   (430,705)   18,893    -    (12,339)   (424,151)
Others   (20,539)   (8,826)   -    631    (28,734)
Total   (531,179)   (5,430)   (6,896)   (1,131)   (544,636)

 

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Deferred tax assets not recognized:

 

   As of   As of 
   September 30,   December 31, 
   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Tax losses   109,597    115,801 
Total Deferred tax assets not recognized   109,597    115,801 

 

Deferred tax assets on tax loss, are recognized to the extent that it is likely probable the realization of future tax benefit By the above at September 30, 2017, the Company has not recognized deferred tax assets of ThUS$ 109,596 (ThUS$ 115,801 at December 31, 2016) according with a loss of ThUS$ 322,344 (ThUS$ 340,591 at December 31, 2016).

 

Deferred tax expense and current income taxes:

 

   For the 9 months ended   For the 3 months ended 
   September 30,   September 30, 
   2017   2016   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Current tax expense                    
Current tax expense   100,842    71,083    29,941    24,145 
Adjustment to previous periods current tax   1,331    1,972    1,361    2,148 
Total current tax expense, net   102,173    73,055    31,302    26,293 
                     
Deferred tax expense                    
Deferred expense for taxes related to the creation and reversal of temporary differences   5,430    124,285    (5,206)   26,148 
Reduction (increase) in value of deferred tax assets during the evaluation of its usefulness   -    -    -    - 
Total deferred tax expense, net   5,430    124,285    (5,206)   26,148 
Income tax expense   107,603    197,340    26,096    52,441 

 

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Composition of income tax expense (income):

 

   For the 9 months ended   For the 3 months ended 
   September 30,   September 30, 
   2017   2016   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Current tax expense, net, foreign   77,246    66,395    43,990    25,491 
Current tax expense, net, Chile   24,927    6,660    (12,688)   802 
Total current tax expense, net   102,173    73,055    31,302    26,293 
                     
Deferred tax expense, net, foreign   (13,943)   97,199    (12,091)   2,055 
Deferred tax expense, net, Chile   19,373    27,086    6,885    24,093 
Deferred tax expense, net, total   5,430    124,285    (5,206)   26,148 
Income tax expense   107,603    197,340    26,096    52,441 

 

Profit before tax by the legal tax rate in Chile (25.5% and 24.0% at September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively)

 

   For the period ended   For the period ended 
   September 30,   September 30, 
   2017   2016   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   %   % 
   Unaudited 
Tax expense using the legal rate (*)   60,351    58,665    25.50    24.00 
                     
Tax effect for change of legal rate   443    -    0.19    - 
Tax effect of rates in other jurisdictions   38,530    21,987    16.28    9.00 
Tax effect of non-taxable operating revenues   (30,519)   (41,683)   (12.90)   (17.05)
Tax effect of disallowable expenses   39,996    149,584    16.90    61.20 
Tax effect of using previously unrecognized tax losses   (20,100)   -    (8.49)   - 
Other increases (decreases) in legal tax charge   18,902    8,787    7.99    3.59 
Total adjustments to tax expense using the legal rate   47,252    138,675    19.97    56.74 
Tax expense using the effective rate   107,603    197,340    45.47    80.74 

 

(*) 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 September 30, 2017 the Company presents the reconciliation of income tax expense and legal tax rate considering the rate increase.

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Deferred taxes related to items charged to net equity:

 

   For the 9 months ended   For the 3 months ended 
   September 30,   September 30, 
   2017   2016   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited   Unaudited 
Aggregate deferred taxation of components of other comprehensive income   (6,896)   (27,181)   (8,027)   (10,624)
Aggregate deferred taxation related to items charged to net equity   -    (467)   -    1,280 

 

NOTE 19 - OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

 

The composition of other financial liabilities is as follows:

 

   As of   As of 
   September 30,   December 31, 
   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Current          
(a) Interest bearing loans   1,349,174    1,814,647 
(b) Hedge derivatives   17,445    24,881 
Total current   1,366,619    1,839,528 
           
Non-current          
(a) Interest bearing loans   6,820,485    6,790,273 
(b) Hedge derivatives   3,757    6,679 
Total non-current   6,824,242    6,796,952 

 

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(a)Interest bearing loans

 

Obligations with credit institutions and debt instruments:

 

   As of   As of 
   September 30,   December 31, 
   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Current          
Loans to exporters   311,881    278,164 
Bank loans (1)   74,711    290,810 
Guaranteed obligations   531,945    578,014 
Other guaranteed obligations   2,166    1,908 
Subtotal bank loans   920,703    1,148,896 
Obligation with the public (2)   41,582    312,043 
Financial leases   297,768    268,040 
Other loans   89,121    85,668 
Total current   1,349,174    1,814,647 
           
Non-current          
Bank loans   266,096    294,477 
Guaranteed obligations (3)   3,631,690    4,180,538 
Other guaranteed obligations   239,793    254,512 
Subtotal bank loans   4,137,579    4,729,527 
Obligation with the public (4) (5) (6)   1,552,261    997,302 
Financial leases   912,478    754,321 
Other loans   218,167    309,123 
Total non-current   6,820,485    6,790,273 
Total obligations with financial institutions   8,169,659    8,604,920 

 

(1) On September 29, 2016 TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A. obtained financing for US$ 200 million, guaranteed with 18% of the shares of Multiplus S.A., percentage adjustable depending on the shares price. Additionally, TAM obtained a hedging economic (Cross Currency Swap) for the same amount and period, in order to convert the commitment currency from US$ to BRL.

 

On March 30, 2017, TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A. restructured the financing mentioned in the previous paragraph, modifying the nominal amount of the transaction to US $ 137 million.

 

On September 27, 2017, TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A. made the payment of capital plus interest corresponding to the last installment of the financing described above. Simultaneously, all the garments were lifted on the shares of Multiplus S.A. delivered as collateral.

 

(2) On April 25, 2017, the payment of the principal plus interest on the long-term bonds issued by the company TAM Capital Inc. for an amount of US$ 300,000,000 at an interest rate of 7.375% annual. The payment consisted of 100% of the capital, ThUS $ 300,000, and interest accrued as of the date of payment for ThUS $ 11,063.

 

(3) On April 10, 2017, the issuance and private placement of debt securities in the amount of US$ 140,000,000 was made under the current structure of the Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates ("EETC") issued and placed the year 2015 to finance the acquisition of 11 Airbus A321-200, two Airbus A350-900 and four Boeing 787-9 with arrivals between July 2015 and April 2016. The offer is made up of Class C Certificates, which are subordinate to the Current Class A Certificates and Class B Certificates held by the Company. The term of the Class C Certificates is six years and expires in 2023.

 

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(4) On April 11, 2017, LATAM Finance Limited, a company incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability and exclusively owned by LATAM Airlines Group SA, has issued and placed on the international market, pursuant to Rule 144 -A and Regulation S of the securities laws of the United States of America, long-term unsecured bonds in the amount of US$ 700,000,000, maturing in 2024 at an annual interest rate of 6.875%.

 

As reported in the essential fact of April 6, 2017, the Issue and placement of the 144-A Bonds will be intended to finance general corporate purposes of LATAM.

 

(5) On August 17, 2017, LATAM made the placement in the local market (Santiago Stock Exchange) of the Series A Bonds (BLATM-A), Series B (BLATM-B), Series C (BLATM-) C) and Series D (BLATM-D), which correspond to the first issue of bonds charged to the line inscribed in the Securities Registry of the Superintendency of Securities and Insurance ("SVS"), under number 862 for a total of UF 9,000,000.

 

The total amount placed of the Series A Bond was UF 2,500,000; The total amount placed of the Series B Bond was UF 2,500,000. The total amount placed of the Series C Bond was UF 1,850,000. The total amount placed of the Series D Bond was UF 1,850,000, thus totaling UF 8,700,000.

 

The Series A Bonds have an expiration date on June 1, 2022 and an annual interest rate of 5.25%. The Series B Bonds have an expiration date on January 1, 2028 and an annual interest rate of 5.75%. The Series C Bonds have an expiration date on June 1, 2022 and an annual interest rate of 5.25%. The Series D Bonds have an expiration date on January 1, 2028 and an annual interest rate of 5.75%.

 

The proceeds of the placement of the Series A, Series B, Series C and Series D Bonds were allocated in full to the partial financing of the early redemption of the total bonds of TAM Capital 3 inc.

 

(6) On September 1, 2017, TAM Capital 3 Inc., a company controlled indirectly by TAM S.A. through its subsidiary TAM Linhas Aéreas SA, which consolidates its financial statements with LATAM, made the full advance redemption of the bonds it placed abroad on June 3, 2011, for an amount of US $ 500 million at a 8.375% rate and with an expiration date on June 3, 2021. The total redemption was partially financed with the placement of bonds in the local market described in number (5) above, and the balance, with other funds available from the Company.

 

All interest-bearing liabilities are recorded according to the effective rate method. Under IFRS, in the case of fixed rate loans, the effective rate determined does not vary over the duration of the loan, whereas in variable rate loans, the effective rate changes to the date of each payment of interest.

 

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Currency balances that make the interest bearing loans:

 

   As of   As of 
   September 30,   December 31, 
   2017   2016 
Currency  ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Brazilian real   2,753    1,253 
Chilean peso (U.F.)   525,371    203,194 
US Dollar   7,641,533    8,400,473 
Total   8,169,657    8,604,920 

 

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Interest-bearing loans due in installments to September 30, 2017 (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  ThUS$   -    75,000    -    -    -    75,000    -    75,340    -    -    -    75,340   At Expiration   2.30    2.30 
97.032.000-8  BBVA  Chile  UF   53,486    -    -    -    -    53,486    53,881    -    -    -    -    53,881   At Expiration   3.22    2.42 
97.036.000-K  SANTANDER  Chile  ThUS$   30,000    -    -    -    -    30,000    30,116    -    -    -    -    30,116   At Expiration   2.28    2.28 
97.030.000-7  ESTADO  Chile  ThUS$   40,000    -    -    -    -    40,000    40,060    -    -    -    -    40,060   At Expiration   2.35    2.35 
97.003.000-K  BANCO DO BRASIL  Chile  ThUS$   50,000    50,000    -    -    -    100,000    50,195    50,286    -    -    -    100,481   At Expiration   2.90    2.90 
97.951.000-4  HSBC  Chile  ThUS$   12,000    -    -    -    -    12,000    12,003    -    -    -    -    12,003   At Expiration   2.06    2.06 
Bank loans                                                                                  
97.023.000-9  CORPBANCA  Chile  UF   20,414    35,136    46,016    -    -    101,566    20,746    35,136    45,401    -    -    101,283   Quarterly   3.83    3.83 
0-E  BLADEX  U.S.A.  ThUS$   7,500    7,500    22,500    -    -    37,500    8,183    7,500    22,187    -    -    37,870   Semiannual   5.27    5.27 
97.036.000-K  SANTANDER  Chile  ThUS$   -    -    196,521    -    -    196,521    334    -    196,521    -    -    196,855   Quarterly   4.05    4.05 
Obligations with the public                                                                                  
0-E  BANK OF NEW YORK  U.S.A.  ThUS$   -    -    500,000    -    700,000    1,200,000    34,917    -    491,324    -    697,395    1,223,636   At Expiration   7.44    7.03 
97.030.000-7  ESTADO  Chile  UF   -    -    -    181,771    181,771    363,542    6,665    -         181,771    181,771    370,207   At Expiration   5.50    5.50 
Guaranteed obligations                                                                                  
0-E  CREDIT AGRICOLE  France  ThUS$   7,685    23,585    56,146    18,360    -    105,776    8,036    23,585    54,727    17,769    -    104,117   Quarterly   2.60    2.16 
0-E  BNP PARIBAS  U.S.A.  ThUS$   15,941    38,466    113,838    119,898    303,020    591,163    19,959    38,820    110,268    117,872    300,008    586,927   Quarterly   3.23    3.22 
0-E  WELLS FARGO  U.S.A.  ThUS$   27,101    82,034    224,216    232,384    270,352    836,087    30,112    82,034    201,569    222,698    264,919    801,332   Quarterly   2.46    1.75 
0-E  WILMINGTON TRUST  U.S.A.  ThUS$   20,072    61,474    173,645    181,190    618,544    1,054,925    26,271    61,474    167,664    178,266    614,875    1,048,550   Quarterly   4.49    4.49 
0-E  CITIBANK  U.S.A.  ThUS$   11,906    36,247    100,508    106,410    108,052    363,123    13,160    36,247    94,302    103,528    105,391    352,628   Quarterly   3.19    2.36 
0-E  BTMU  U.S.A.  ThUS$   2,839    8,637    23,847    25,114    17,135    77,572    3,066    8,637    22,743    24,739    17,054    76,239   Quarterly   2.71    2.11 
0-E  APPLE BANK  U.S.A.  ThUS$   1,397    4,249    11,747    12,390    8,837    38,620    1,579    4,249    11,196    12,201    8,794    38,019   Quarterly   2.71    2.11 
0-E  US BANK  U.S.A.  ThUS$   15,072    45,731    125,833    131,690    169,579    487,905    17,348    45,731    108,435    123,864    164,447    459,825   Quarterly   4.00    2.81 
0-E  DEUTSCHE BANK  U.S.A.  ThUS$   5,167    9,027    25,542    27,892    34,445    102,073    5,747    9,027    24,846    27,428    33,924    100,972   Quarterly   4.27    4.27 
0-E  NATIXIS  France  ThUS$   14,440    44,437    109,120    95,265    164,189    427,451    15,424    44,437    107,059    94,237    162,348    423,505   Quarterly   3.21    3.19 
0-E  PK AIRFINANCE  U.S.A.  ThUS$   2,126    6,605    19,402    20,493    -    48,626    2,185    6,605    19,402    20,493    -    48,685   Monthly   2.93    2.93 
0-E  KFW IPEX-BANK  Germany  ThUS$   2,367    6,935    17,786    2,167    -    29,255    2,396    6,935    17,786    2,167    -    29,284   Quarterly   3.04    3.04 
0-E  AIRBUS FINANCIAL  U.S.A.  ThUS$   1,840    5,609    15,631    1,685    -    24,765    1,883    5,609    15,631    1,685    -    24,808   Monthly   2.95    2.95 
0-E  INVESTEC  England  ThUS$   3,126    6,041    20,014    22,501    14,822    66,504    4,069    6,163    19,336    22,262    14,769    66,599   Semiannual   5.84    5.84 
-  SWAP Aviones llegados  -  ThUS$   329    828    984    4    -    2,145    329    828    984    4    -    2,145   Quarterly        - 
Other guaranteed obligations                                                                                  
0-E  CREDIT AGRICOLE  France  ThUS$   -    -    241,287    -    -    241,287    2,166    -    239,793    -    -    241,959   Quarterly   3.30    3.30 
Financial leases                                                                                  
0-E  ING  U.S.A.  ThUS$   5,279    12,488    28,453    2,016    -    48,236    5,694    12,488    28,064    2,013    -    48,259   Quarterly   5.65    4.99 
0-E  CREDIT AGRICOLE  France  ThUS$   1,824    -    -    -    -    1,824    1,832    -    -    -    -    1,832   Quarterly   2.27    2.27 
0-E  CITIBANK  U.S.A.  ThUS$   11,089    33,951    89,287    53,445    7,592    195,364    11,938    33,950    87,139    53,036    7,577    193,640   Quarterly   3.70    3.09 
0-E  PEFCO  U.S.A.  ThUS$   14,473    36,174    31,609    -    -    82,256    15,021    36,175    31,168    -    -    82,364   Quarterly   5.44    4.83 
0-E  BNP PARIBAS  U.S.A.  ThUS$   12,978    39,944    52,031    6,131    -    111,084    13,446    39,889    51,374    6,122    -    110,831   Quarterly   3.72    3.30 
0-E  WELLS FARGO  U.S.A.  ThUS$   9,564    33,123    92,208    69,607    26,174    230,676    10,414    33,123    89,563    68,902    26,053    228,055   Quarterly   3.14    2.64 
97.036.000-K  SANTANDER  Chile  ThUS$   5,427    16,459    45,178    47,132    8,254    122,450    5,788    16,459    43,681    46,750    8,236    120,914   Quarterly   2.39    1.85 
0-E  RRPF ENGINE  England  ThUS$   -    2,432    6,804    7,411    9,458    26,105    -    2,432    6,805    7,410    9,458    26,105   Monthly   1.67    1.67 
                                                                                   
Other loans                                                                                  
0-E  CITIBANK (*)  U.S.A.  ThUS$   22,598    65,758    193,311    26,824    -    308,491    23,363    65,758    191,343    26,824    -    307,288   Quarterly   6.00    6.00 
   Total         428,040    787,870    2,583,464    1,391,780    2,642,224    7,833,378    498,326    788,917    2,500,311    1,362,041    2,617,019    7,766,614              

 

(*) Bonus securitized with the future flows of credit card sales in the United States and Canada.

 

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Interest-bearing loans due in installments to September 30, 2017 (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  NEDERLANDSCHE                                                                               
   CREDIETVERZEKERING MAATSCHAPPIJ  Holland  ThUS$   128    395    1,144    843    -    2,510    140    395    1,144    843    -    2,522   Monthly   6.01    6.01 
0-E  SANTANDER  Brazil  BRL   2,277    -    -    -    -    2,277    2,277    -    -    -    -    2,277   Monthly   76.22    76.22 
                                                                                   
Financial leases                                                                                  
0-E  AFS INVESTMENT IX LLC  U.S.A  ThUS$   2,176    6,715    19,355    855    -    29,101    2,313    6,715    19,355    855    -    29,238   Monthly   1.25    1.25 
0-E  KFW IPEX-BANK  Germany  ThUS$   386    -    -    -    -    386    386    -    -    -    -    386   Monthly/Quarterly   2.98    2.98 
0-E  NATIXIS  France  ThUS$   1,512    7,348    19,479    72,208    -    100,547    1,893    7,348    19,479    72,208    -    100,928   Quarterly/Semiannual   5.08    5.08 
0-E  WACAPOU LEASING S.A.  Luxemburg  ThUS$   688    2,102    5,958    3,987    -    12,735    725    2,102    5,958    3,987    -    12,772   Quarterly   3.15    3.15 
0-E  SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE MILAN BRANCH  Italy  ThUS$   8,849    27,228    111,464    105,821    -    253,362    9,931    27,229    111,464    105,821    -    254,445   Quarterly   4.33    4.26 
0-E  BANCO IBM S.A  Brazil  BRL   236    22    -    -    -    258    236    22    -    -    -    258   Monthly   8.14    8.14 
0-E  SOCIETE GENERALE  France  BRL   106    113    -    -    -    219    106    113    -    -    -    219   Monthly   8.14    8.14 
                                                                                   
   Total         16,358    43,923    157,400    183,714    -    401,395    18,007    43,924    157,400    183,714    -    403,045              
                                                                                   
   Total consolidated         444,398    831,793    2,740,864    1,575,494    2,642,224    8,234,773    516,333    832,841    2,657,711    1,545,755    2,617,019    8,169,659              

 

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Interest-bearing loans due in installments to December 31, 2016

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  ThUS$   75,000    -    -    -    -    75,000    75,234    -    -    -    -    75,234   At Expiration   1.85    1.85 
97.032.000-8  BBVA  Chile  UF   -    50,381    -    -    -    50,381    -    50,324    -    -    -    50,324   At Expiration   5.23    4.43 
97.036.000-K  SANTANDER  Chile  ThUS$   30,000    -    -    -    -    30,000    30,183    -    -    -    -    30,183   At Expiration   2.39    2.39 
97.030.000-7  ESTADO  Chile  ThUS$   40,000    -    -    -    -    40,000    40,098    -    -    -    -    40,098   At Expiration   1.91    1.91 
97.003.000-K  BANCO DO BRASIL  Chile  ThUS$   70,000    -    -    -    -    70,000    70,323    -    -    -    -    70,323   At Expiration   3.08    3.08 
97.951.000-4  HSBC  Chile  ThUS$   12,000    -    -    -    -    12,000    12,002    -    -    -    -    12,002   At Expiration   1.79    1.79 
Bank loans                                                                                  
97.023.000-9  CORPBANCA  Chile  UF   19,229    57,686    60,186    16,254    -    153,355    19,819    57,686    59,176    16,189    -    152,870   Quarterly   4.06    4.06 
0-E  BLADEX  U.S.A.  ThUS$   -    12,500    30,000    -    -    42,500    -    12,667    29,625    -    -    42,292   Semiannual   5.14    5.14 
0-E  DVB BANK SE  U.S.A.  ThUS$   -    -    28,911    -    -    28,911    3    -    28,911    -    -    28,914   Quarterly   1.86    1.86 
97.036.000-K  SANTANDER  Chile  ThUS$   -    -    158,194    -    -    158,194    542    -    158,194    -    -    158,736   Quarterly   3.55    3.55 
Obligations with the public                                                                                  
0-E  BANK OF NEW YORK  U.S.A.  ThUS$   -    -    -    500,000    -    500,000    2,291    -    -    489,885    -    492,176   At Expiration   7.77    7.25 
Guaranteed obligations                                                                                  
0-E  CREDIT AGRICOLE  France  ThUS$   11,073    29,252    62,209    32,172    3,711    138,417    11,454    29,252    60,781    31,221    3,631    136,339   Quarterly   2.21    1.81 
0-E  BNP PARIBAS  U.S.A.  ThUS$   10,496    42,401    111,962    118,181    345,078    628,118    12,792    43,023    108,271    116,067    341,481    621,634   Quarterly   2.97    2.96 
0-E  WELLS FARGO  U.S.A.  ThUS$   31,448    95,186    260,112    269,512    400,087    1,056,345    35,211    95,186    233,012    257,387    391,253    1,012,049   Quarterly   2.37    1.68 
0-E  WILMINGTON TRUST  U.S.A.  ThUS$   15,554    49,236    135,254    140,848    626,444    967,336    20,997    49,236    130,792    138,455    622,153    961,633   Quarterly   4.25    4.25 
0-E  CITIBANK  U.S.A.  ThUS$   17,495    53,162    146,932    154,774    175,805    548,168    19,059    53,162    138,257    150,891    172,087    533,456   Quarterly   2.72    1.96 
97.036.000-K  SANTANDER  Chile  ThUS$   5,347    16,204    44,472    46,386    26,165    138,574    5,680    16,204    42,707    45,815    26,063    136,469   Quarterly   1.98    1.44 
0-E  BTMU  U.S.A.  ThUS$   2,787    8,470    23,393    24,635    26,705    85,990    3,001    8,470    22,132    24,149    26,519    84,271   Quarterly   2.31    1.72 
0-E  APPLE BANK  U.S.A.  ThUS$   1,364    4,167    11,516    12,146    13,561    42,754    1,538    4,166    10,889    11,902    13,464    41,959   Quarterly   2.29    1.69 
0-E  US BANK  U.S.A.  ThUS$   14,817    44,958    123,705    129,462    219,666    532,608    17,298    44,958    104,709    120,509    211,895    499,369   Quarterly   3.99    2.81 
0-E  DEUTSCHE BANK  U.S.A.  ThUS$   4,992    15,365    24,725    26,984    45,197    117,263    5,570    15,365    24,023    26,515    44,522    115,995   Quarterly   3.86    3.86 
0-E  NATIXIS  France  ThUS$   12,289    37,388    98,873    82,066    192,235    422,851    13,038    37,388    97,469    81,130    190,048    419,073   Quarterly   2.60    2.57 
0-E  PK AIRFINANCE  U.S.A.  ThUS$   2,018    6,268    18,413    24,944    3,144    54,787    2,071    6,269    18,412    24,944    3,144    54,840   Monthly   2.40    2.40 
0-E  KFW IPEX-BANK  Germany  ThUS$   2,288    7,015    17,869    9,019    -    36,191    2,319    7,015    17,869    9,019    -    36,222   Quarterly   2.55    2.55 
0-E  AIRBUS FINANCIAL  U.S.A.  ThUS$   1,797    5,476    15,262    7,664    -    30,199    1,841    5,477    15,261    7,664    -    30,243   Monthly   2.49    2.49 
0-E  INVESTEC  England  ThUS$   1,298    7,526    19,290    21,667    22,421    72,202    1,771    7,733    18,533    21,368    22,309    71,714   Semiannual   5.67    5.67 
-  SWAP Aviones llegados  -  ThUS$   403    1,067    1,658    158    -    3,286    403    1,067    1,658    158    -    3,286   Quarterly   -    - 
Other guaranteed obligations                                                                                  
0-E  CREDIT AGRICOLE  France  ThUS$   -    -    256,860    -    -    256,860    1,908    -    254,512    -    -    256,420   Quarterly   2.85    2.85 
Financial leases                                                                                  
0-E  ING  U.S.A.  ThUS$   5,089    15,653    31,151    11,805    -    63,698    5,641    15,652    30,577    11,771    -    63,641   Quarterly   5.62    4.96 
0-E  CREDIT AGRICOLE  France  ThUS$   1,754    5,403    -    -    -    7,157    1,780    5,403    -    -    -    7,183   Quarterly   1.85    1.85 
0-E  CITIBANK  U.S.A.  ThUS$   4,956    15,312    44,177    13,804    -    78,249    5,622    15,312    43,413    13,762    -    78,109   Quarterly   6.40    5.67 
0-E  PEFCO  U.S.A.  ThUS$   15,979    47,048    63,957    3,827    -    130,811    16,852    47,048    63,072    3,819    -    130,791   Quarterly   5.39    4.79 
0-E  BNP PARIBAS  U.S.A.  ThUS$   12,520    38,494    75,958    22,147    -    149,119    13,122    38,494    74,776    22,079    -    148,471   Quarterly   3.69    3.26 
0-E  WELLS FARGO  U.S.A.  ThUS$   4,678    14,261    39,862    42,663    1,862    103,326    5,018    14,260    38,834    42,430    1,861    102,403   Quarterly   3.98    3.54 
0-E  DVB BANK SE  U.S.A.  ThUS$   4,680    9,447    -    -    -    14,127    4,713    9,448    -    -    -    14,161   Quarterly   2.57    2.57 
0-E  RRP ENGINE  England  ThUS$   -    -    6,402    6,955    11,917    25,274    -    -    6,402    6,955    11,917    25,274   Monthly   2.35    2.35 
                                                                                   
Other loans                                                                                  
0-E  BOEING  U.S.A.  ThUS$   -    -    26,214    -    -    26,214    185    -    26,214    -    -    26,399   At Expiration   2.35    2.35 
0-E  CITIBANK (*)  U.S.A.  ThUS$   20,555    63,942    184,866    101,026    -    370,389    21,541    63,942    182,043    100,866    -    368,392   Quarterly   6.00    6.00 
   Total         451,906    753,268    2,122,383    1,819,099    2,113,998    7,260,654    480,920    754,207    2,040,524    1,774,950    2,082,347    7,132,948              

 

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

 

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Interest-bearing loans due in installments to December 31, 2016

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  NEDERLANDSCHE                                                                               
   CREDIETVERZEKERING MAATSCHAPPIJ  Holland  ThUS$   122    378    1,094    1,234    54    2,882    137    378    1,094    1,233    55    2,897   Monthly   6.01    6.01 
0-E  CITIBANK  U.S.A  ThUS$   -    200,000    -    -    -    200,000    (151)   199,729    -    -    -    199,578   At Expiration   3.39    3.14 
Obligation with the public                                                                                  
0-E  THE BANK OF NEW YORK  U.S.A  ThUS$   -    300,000    -    500,000    -    800,000    8,173    301,579    4,119    503,298    -    817,169   At Expiration   8.17    8.00 
Financial leases                                                                                  
0-E  AFS INVESTMENT IX LLC  U.S.A  ThUS$   2,086    6,437    18,556    8,369    -    35,448    2,253    6,437    18,556    8,369    -    35,615   Monthly   1.25    1.25 
0-E  DVB BANK SE  U.S.A  ThUS$   118    164    -    -    -    282    119    164    -    -    -    283   Monthly   2.50    2.50 
0-E  GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION  U.S.A  ThUS$   3,771    5,075    -    -    -    8,846    3,794    5,075    -    -    -    8,869   Monthly   2.30    2.30 
0-E  KFW IPEX-BANK  Germany  ThUS$   579    1,544    -    -    -    2,123    583    1,544    -    -    -    2,127   Monthly/Quarterly   2.80    2.80 
0-E  NATIXIS  France  ThUS$   2,675    5,732    18,485    38,820    41,731    107,443    3,533    5,732    18,485    38,820    41,731    108,301   Quarterly/Semiannual   4.90    4.90 
0-E  WACAPOU LEASING S.A.  Luxemburg  ThUS$   668    2,038    5,768    6,280    -    14,754    709    2,038    5,768    6,280    -    14,795   Quarterly   3.00    3.00 
0-E  SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE MILAN BRANCH  Italy  ThUS$   8,547    26,275    74,783    169,730    -    279,335    9,779    26,275    74,783    169,730    -    280,567   Quarterly   4.18    4.11 
0-E  BANCO IBM S.A  Brazil  BRL   260    749    22    -    -    1,031    260    749    21    -    -    1,030   Monthly   13.63    13.63 
0-E  HP FINANCIAL SERVICE  Brazil  BRL   222    -    -    -    -    222    222    -    -    -    -    222   Monthly   10.02    10.02 
0-E  SOCIETE GENERALE  France  BRL   102    307    110    -    -    519    102    307    110    -    -    519   Monthly   13.63    13.63 
                                                                                   
   Total         19,150    548,699    118,818    724,433    41,785    1,452,885    29,513    550,007    122,936    727,730    41,786    1,471,972              
                                                                                   
   Total consolidated         471,056    1,301,967    2,241,201    2,543,532    2,155,783    8,713,539    510,433    1,304,214    2,163,460    2,502,680    2,124,133    8,604,920              

 

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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 
   September 30,   December 31,   September 30,   December 31,   September 30,   December 31, 
   2017   2016   2017   2016   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited       Unaudited     
Accrued interest from the last date of interest rate swap   2,659    2,148    -    -    2,659    2,148 
Fair value of interest rate derivatives   7,102    9,578    3,757    6,679    10,859    16,257 
Fair value of fuel derivatives   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Fair value of foreign currency derivatives   7,684    13,155    -    -    7,684    13,155 
Total hedge derivatives   17,445    24,881    3,757    6,679    21,202    31,560 

 

The foreign currency derivatives correspond to options, forwards and swaps.

 

Hedging operation

 

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

 

   As of   As of 
   September 30,   December 31, 
   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Cross currency swaps (CCS) (1)   15,070    (12,286)
Interest rate swaps (2)   (8,439)   (16,926)
Fuel options (3)   21,198    10,088 
Currency forward - options US$/GBP$ (4)   -    618 
Currency forward - options US$/EUR$ (4)   -    109 
Currency options R$/US$ (4)   (2,314)   (1,752)
Currency options CLP/US$ (4)   634    - 

 

(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 US$/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 foreign exchange risk exposure of operating cash flows caused mainly by fluctuations in the exchange rate R$/US$, US$/EUR and US$/GBP. These contracts are recorded as cash flow hedges.

 

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During the periods presented, the Company only has cash flow and fair value hedges (in the case of CCS). In the case of fuel hedges, the cash flows subject to such hedges will occur and will impact results in the next 3 months from the date of the consolidated statement of financial position, while in the case of hedges of interest rates, these they will occur and will impact results throughout the life of the associated loans, up to their maturity. In the case of currency hedges through a CCS, there is a group of hedging relationships, in which two types of hedge accounting are generated, one of cash flow for the US $ / UF component; and another of fair value, for the floating rate component US $. The other group of hedging relationships only generates cash flow hedge accounting for the US $ / UF 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 9 months ended   For the 3 months ended 
   September 30,   September 30, 
   2017   2016   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Debit (credit) recognized in comprehensive income during the period   18,126    101,123    25,455    39,586 
Debit (credit) transferred from net equity to income during the period   (24,206)   (109,796)   2,525    (46,218)

 

NOTE 20 - TRADE AND OTHER ACCOUNTS PAYABLES

 

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

 

   As of   As of 
   September 30,   December 31, 
   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Current          
(a) Trade and other accounts payables   1,243,696    1,117,926 
(b) Accrued liabilities at the reporting date   379,845    475,142 
Total trade and other accounts payables   1,623,541    1,593,068 

 

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(a)Trade and other accounts payable:

 

   As of   As of 
   September 30,   December 31, 
   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Trade creditors   1,046,484    876,163 
Leasing obligation   499    10,446 
Other accounts payable   196,713    231,317 
Total   1,243,696    1,117,926 

 

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

 

   As of   As of 
   September 30,   December 31, 
   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Boarding Fee   245,209    170,053 
Aircraft Fuel   191,140    188,276 
Airport charges and overflight   111,274    77,484 
Suppliers technical purchases   109,975    40,305 
Handling and ground handling   102,939    87,406 
Other personnel expenses   73,925    81,632 
Professional services and advisory   60,111    79,270 
Marketing   56,895    61,053 
Services on board   51,673    44,589 
Leases, maintenance and IT services   49,751    44,287 
Land services   45,240    74,260 
Air companies   31,279    21,197 
Achievement of goals   23,381    17,801 
Crew   19,919    29,074 
Aviation insurance   14,268    7,694 
Communications   5,956    7,500 
Maintenance   4,254    25,962 
Aircraft and engines leasing   488    10,446 
SEC agreement (*)   -    4,719 
Others   46,019    44,918 
Total trade and other accounts payables   1,243,696    1,117,926 

 

(*)   Provision made for payments of fines, on July 25, 2016 LATAM reached agreements with the U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ") U.S. and the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") both authorities of the United States of America, in force as of this date, regarding the investigation on payments by LAN Airlines S.A. made in 2006-2007 to a consultant who advised on the resolution of labor matters in Argentina. The amount to the SEC agreement is ThUS$ 6,744 plus interests of ThUS$ 2,694.

 

As of September 30, 2017, the debt was paid in full.

  

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(b)Liabilities accrued:

 

   As of   As of 
   September 30,   December 31, 
   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Aircraft and engine maintenance   120,001    244,949 
Accrued personnel expenses   170,276    113,785 
Accounts payable to personnel (*)   59,765    89,523 
Others accrued liabilities   29,803    26,885 
Total accrued liabilities   379,845    475,142 

 

(*) Profits and bonds participation (Note 23 letter b)

 

NOTE 21 - OTHER PROVISIONS

 

Other provisions:

 

   Current liabilities   Non-current liabilities   Total Liabilities 
   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of 
   September 30,   December 31,   September 30,   December 31,   September 30,   December 31, 
   2017   2016   2017   2016   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited       Unaudited     
Provision for contingencies (1)                              
Tax contingencies   1,425    1,425    333,367    313,064    334,792    314,489 
Civil contingencies   874    993    61,959    56,413    62,833    57,406 
Labor contingencies   330    225    29,400    29,307    29,730    29,532 
Other   -    -    15,612    15,046    15,612    15,046 
Provision for European                              
Commision investigation (2)   -    -    9,703    8,664    9,703    8,664 
Total other provisions (3)   2,629    2,643    450,041    422,494    452,670    425,137 

 

(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.

 

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(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 June 30, 2017, and at December 31, 2016, 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.

 

Movement of provisions:

 

       European     
   Legal   Commission     
   claims (1)   Investigation (2)   Total 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
             
Opening balance as of January 1, 2016   418,453    8,966    427,419 
Increase in provisions   85,613    -    85,613 
Provision used   (17,964)   -    (17,964)
Difference by subsidiaries conversion   81,304    -    81,304 
Reversal of provision   (59,256)   -    (59,256)
Exchange difference   833    263    1,096 
Closing balance as of September 30, 2016 (Unaudited)   508,983    9,229    518,212 
                
Opening balance as of October 1, 2016   508,983    9,229    518,212 
Increase in provisions   56,184    -    56,184 
Provision used   (4,033)   -    (4,033)
Difference by subsidiaries conversion   (1,908)   -    (1,908)
Reversal of provision   (142,169)   -    (142,169)
Exchange difference   (584)   (565)   (1,149)
Closing balance as of December 31, 2016   416,473    8,664    425,137 
                
Opening balance as of January 1, 2017   416,473    8,664    425,137 
Increase in provisions   68,440    -    68,440 
Provision used   (10,516)   -    (10,516)
Difference by subsidiaries conversion   11,341    -    11,341 
Reversal of provision   (42,913)   -    (42,913)
Exchange difference   142    1,039    1,181 
Closing balance as of September 30, 2017 (Unaudited)   442,967    9,703    452,670 

 

(1)Cumulative balances include judicial deposit delivered as security, with respect to the "Aerovía Fundo" (FA), for US $ 111 million, made in order to suspend the application of the tax credit. The Company is discussing in the Court the constitutionality of the requirement made by FA in a lawsuit. Initially it was covered by the effects of a precautionary measure, this means that the Company would not be obliged to collect the tax, as long as there is no judicial decision in this regard. However, the decision taken by the judge in the first instance was published unfavorably, revoking the injunction. As the lawsuit is still underway (TAM appealed this first decision), the Company needed to make the judicial deposit, for the suspension of the enforceability of the tax credit; deposit that was classified in this item, discounting the existing provision for this purpose. Finally, if the final decision is favorable to the Company, the deposit made will return to TAM. On the other hand, if the court confirms the first decision, said deposit will become a final payment in favor of the Government of Brazil. The procedural stage as of September 30, 2017 is described in Note 31 in the Role of the case 2001.51.01.012530-0.

 

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(2)European Commission Provision:

 

Provision constituted on the occasion of the process initiated in December 2007 by the General Competition Directorate of the European Commission against more than 25 cargo airlines, among which is Lan Cargo SA, which forms part of the global investigation initiated in 2006 for possible infractions of free competition in the air cargo market, which was carried out jointly by the European and United States authorities.

 

With respect to Europe, the General Directorate of Competition imposed fines totaling € 799,445,000 (seven hundred and ninety-nine million four hundred and forty-five thousand Euros) for infractions of European Union regulations on free competition against eleven (11 ) airlines, among which are LATAM Airlines Group SA and its subsidiary Lan Cargo S.A .. For its part, LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Lan Cargo S.A., jointly and severally, have been fined for the amount of € 8,220,000 (eight million two hundred and twenty thousand Euros), for these infractions, an amount that was provisioned in the financial statements of LATAM. On January 24, 2011, LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Lan Cargo S.A. They appealed the decision before the Court of Justice of the European Union. On December 16, 2015, the European Court resolved the appeal and annulled the Commission's Decision. The European Commission did not appeal the judgment, but on March 17, 2017, the European Commission again adopted its original decision to impose on the eleven lines original areas, the same fine previously imposed, amounting to a total of 776,465,000 Euros In the case of LAN Cargo and its parent, LATAM Airlines Group S.A. imposed the same fine of 8.2 million Euros. The procedural stage as of September 30, 2017 is described in Note 31 in section (ii) judgments received by LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries.

 

NOTE 22 - OTHER NON-FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

 

   Current liabilities   Non-current liabilities   Total Liabilities 
   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of 
   September 30,   December 31,   September 30,   December 31,   September 30,   December 31, 
   2017   2016   2017   2016   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited       Unaudited     
Deferred revenues (*)   2,675,547    2,655,086    167,442    213,781    2,842,989    2,868,867 
Sales tax   21,793    19,402    -    -    21,793    19,402 
Retentions   38,115    45,542    -    -    38,115    45,542 
Others taxes   6,130    7,465    -    -    6,130    7,465 
Dividends payable   26,442    20,766    -    -    26,442    20,766 
Other sundry liabilities   21,530    13,984    -    -    21,530    13,984 
Total other non-financial liabilities   2,789,557    2,762,245    167,442    213,781    2,956,999    2,976,026 

 

(*) Note 2.20.

 

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

 

LATAM Pass is the frequent passenger program created by LAN to reward the preference and loyalty of its customers with multiple benefits and privileges, through the accumulation of kilometers that can be exchanged for free flight tickets or for a varied range of products and services. services. Customers accumulate LATAM Pass kilometers every time they fly on LAN, TAM, oneworld® member companies and other airlines associated with the program, as well as buying at stores or using the services of a vast network of companies that have an agreement. with the program around the world.

 

For its part, TAM, thinking of people who travel constantly, created the LATAM Fidelidade program, in order to improve the service and give recognition to those who choose the company. Through the program, customers accumulate points in a wide variety of loyalty programs in a single account and can redeem them in all TAM destinations and associated airline companies, and even more, participate in the Multiplus Fidelidade Network.

 

Multiplus is a coalition of loyalty programs, with the objective of operating accumulation and exchange of points. This program has a network integrated by associated companies, including hotels, financial institutions, retail companies, supermarkets, vehicle leases and magazines, among many other partners from different segments.

 

NOTE 23 - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

 

   As of   As of 
   September 30,   December 31, 
   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Retirements payments   52,546    49,680 
Resignation payments   9,695    10,097 
Other obligations   31,553    22,545 
Total liability for employee benefits   93,794    82,322 

 

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

 

       Increase (decrease)       Actuarial     
   Opening   current service   Benefits   (gains)   Closing 
   balance   provision   paid   losses   balance 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
From January 1 to September 30, 2016 (Unaudited)   65,271    21,605    (2,543)   (6,656)   77,677 
From October 1 to December 31, 2016   77,677    (1,705)   (1,993)   8,343    82,322 
From January 1 to September 30, 2017 (Unaudited)   82,322    14,296    (4,331)   1,507    93,794 

 

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

 

   As of 
   September 30, 
Assumptions  2017   2016 
   Unaudited 
Discount rate   4.33%   4.53%
Expected rate of salary increase   4.50%   4.50%
Rate of turnover   6.98%   6.16%
Mortality rate   RV-2014    RV-2009 
Inflation rate   2.37%   3.01%
Retirement age of women   60    60 
Retirement age of men   65    65 

 

The discount rate corresponds to the 20-year term rate of the BCP Central Bank of Chile Bonds. The RV-2014 mortality tables correspond to those established by the Superintendency of Securities and Insurance of Chile and for the determination of the inflation rates, the market performance curves of Central Bank of Chile papers of the BCUs have been used. BCP long term at the date of scope.

 

The calculation of the present value of the defined benefit obligation is sensitive to the variation of some actuarial assumptions such as discount rate, salary increase, rotation and inflation.

 

The sensitivity analysis for these variables is presented below:

 

   Effect on the liability 
   As of   As of 
   September 30,   December 31, 
   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Discount rate          
Change in the accrued liability an closing for increase in 100 p.b.   (5,696)   (5,665)
Change in the accrued liability an closing for decrease of 100 p.b.   6,519    5,952 
           
Rate of wage growth          
Change in the accrued liability an closing for increase in 100 p.b.   6,269    6,334 
Change in the accrued liability an closing for decrease of 100 p.b.   (5,624)   (5,644)

 

(b)The liability for short-term:

 

   As of   As of 
   September 30,   December 31, 
   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Profit-sharing and bonuses (*)   59,765    89,523 

 

(*)Accounts payables to employees (Note 20 letter b)

 

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

 

(c)Employment expenses are detailed below:

 

   For the 9 months ended   For the 3 months ended 
   September 30,   September 30, 
   2017   2016   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Salaries and wages   1,208,408    1,156,781    398,958    398,693 
Short-term employee benefits   95,752    93,354    64,047    46,406 
Termination benefits   64,029    64,247    20,535    22,841 
Other personnel expenses   135,662    140,225    42,451    51,545 
Total   1,503,851    1,454,607    525,991    519,485 

 

NOTE 24 - ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, NON-CURRENT

 

   As of   As of 
   September 30,   December 31, 
   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Aircraft and engine maintenance   442,043    347,085 
Provision for vacations and bonuses   12,942    12,080 
Other sundry liabilities   354    226 
Total accounts payable, non-current   455,339    359,391 

 

NOTE 25 - 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 paid capital of the Company at September 30, 2017 amounts to ThUS$ 3,146,265 (*) divided into 606,407,693 common stock of a same series (ThUS$ 3,149,564 (**) divided into 606,407,693 shares as of December 31, 2016), a single series nominative, ordinary character with 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.

 

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(*) Includes deduction of issuance costs for ThUS $ 3,299 and adjustment for placement of 10,282 shares for ThUS $ 156, approved at the Extraordinary Shareholders Meeting of the Company on April 27, 2017.

 

(**) Includes adjustment for placement of the aforementioned 10,282 shares for ThUS $ 156.

 

(b)Subscribed and paid shares

 

On August 18, 2016, the Company held an extraordinary meeting of shareholders in which it was approved to increase the capital by issuing 61,316,424 shares of payment, all ordinary shares, without par value. As of September 30, 2017, 60,849,592 shares had been placed against this increase, according to the following breakdown: (a) 30,499,685 shares subscribed and paid at the end of the preferred subscription period, which expired on, December 2016, raising the equivalent of US$ 304,996,850; and (b) 30,349,907 additional shares subscribed on December 28, 2016, earning the equivalent of US$ 303,499,070.

 

As a result of the last placement, as of September 30, 2017, the number Company shares subscribed and paid amounts to 606,407,693.

 

At September 30, 2017, the Company's capital stock is represented by 608,374,525 shares, all of the same and unique series, nominative, ordinary, with no par value, which is divided into: (a) the 606,407,693 subscribed and paid shares mentioned above; And (b) 1,966,832 shares pending subscription and payment, of which: (i) 1,500,000 shares are allocated to compensation stock option plans; And (ii) 466,832 correspond to the balance of shares pending placement of the last capital increase.

 

During 2016, the Company's capital stock was expressed in 613,164,243 shares, all of the same and unique series, nominative, ordinary, with no par value, that is, 551,847,819 shares already authorized at the beginning of the year and 61,316,424 shares authorized in the last Capital increase dated August 18, 2016. However, on December 21, 2016, the deadline for the subscription and payment of 4,789,718 shares that were destined to compensation plans for workers expired, so that the Company's capital stock was reduced to 608,374,525 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, 2016   551,847,819 
Increase capital approved at Extraordinary Shareholders meeting dated August 18, 2016   61,316,424 
Full capital decrease due to maturity of the subscription and payment period of the compensation plan 2011, December 21, 2016 (*)   (4,789,718)
Authorized shares as of December 31, 2016   608,374,525 
      
Autorized shares as of January 1, 2017   608,374,525 
There is no movement of authorized shares during the period 2017   - 
Autorized shares as of September 30, 2017 (Unaudited)   608,374,525 

 

(*) See Note 34 (a.1)

 

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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, 2016   545,547,819    2,552,066    (6,361)   2,545,705 
Approved at Extraordinary Shereholders meeting dated August 18, 2016   60,849,592    608,496    -    608,496 
Capital reserve   -    -    (4,793)   (4,793)
Increase (decrease) by transfers and other changes (4)   10,282    156    -    156 
Paid shares as of December 31, 2016   606,407,693    3,160,718    (11,154)   3,149,564 
Paid shares as of January 1, 2017   606,407,693    3,160,718    (11,154)   3,149,564 
Capital reserve   -    -    (3,299)   (3,299)
Paid shares as of September 30, 2017 (Unaudited)   606,407,693 (3)   3,160,718    (14,453)   3,146,265 

 

(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 September 30, 2017, the difference between authorized shares and fully paid shares are 1,966,832 shares, of which 1,500,000 correspond to compensation plans for executives of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and subsidiaries (see Note 34(a.2)) and 466,832 correspond to the shares issued and unsubscribed from the capital increase approved at the Extraordinary Shareholders Meeting held on August 18, 2016.

 

(4)          These 10,282 shares were placed in January 2014 and charged to the Compensation plan 2011 (See Note 34 (a.1))

 

(c)          Treasury stock

 

At September 30, 2017, 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 which held in its portfolio.

 

(d)Reserve of share- based payments

 

Movement of Reserves of share- based payments:

 

       Stock             
   Opening   option   Deferred   Net movement   Closing 
Periods  balance   plan   tax   of the period   balance 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
From January 1 to September 30, 2016 (Unaudited)   35,647    3,547    (807)   2,740    38,387 
From October 1 to December 31, 2016   38,387    151    -    151    38,538 
From January 1 to September 30, 2017 (Unaudited)   38,538    803    -    803    39,341 

 

These reserves are related to the “Share-based payments” explained in Note 34.

 

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(e)Other sundry reserves

 

Movement of Other sundry reserves:

 

   Opening   Legal   Closing 
Periods  balance   reserves   balance 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
From January 1 to September 30, 2016 (Unaudited)   2,634,679    5,693    2,640,372 
From October 1 to December 31, 2016   2,640,372    (91)   2,640,281 
From January 1 to September 30, 2017 (Unaudited)   2,640,281    (301)   2,639,980 

 

Balance of Other sundry reserves comprises the following:

 

   As of   As of 
   September 30,   December 31, 
   2017   2016 
   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)   (25,911)   (25,911)
Cost of issuance and placement of shares   -    (9)
Others   (2,421)   (2,111)
Total   2,639,980    2,640,281 

 

(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 N° 1529. The revaluation was optional and could be taken only once, the reserve is not distributable and can only be capitalized.

 

(3)The balance at September 30, 2017, 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$ (20), 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:

 

   Currency   Cash flow   Actuarial gain     
   translation   hedging   or loss on defined     
   reserve   reserve   benefit plans reserve   Total 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Opening balance as of January 1, 2016   (2,576,041)   (90,510)   (10,717)   (2,677,268)
Derivatives valuation gains (losses)   -    100,068    -    100,068 
Deferred tax   -    (27,249)   -    (27,249)
Actuarial reserves by employee benefit plans   -    -    (1,418)   (1,418)
Deferred tax actuarial IAS by employee benefit plans   -    -    427    427 
Difference by subsidiaries conversion   509,728    -    -    509,728 
Closing balance as of September 30, 2016 (Unaudited)   (2,066,313)   (17,691)   (11,708)   (2,095,712)
Opening balance as of October 1, 2016   (2,066,313)   (17,691)   (11,708)   (2,095,712)
Derivatives valuation gains (losses)   -    26,292    -    26,292 
Deferred tax   -    (7,095)   -    (7,095)
Actuarial reserves by employee benefit plans   -    -    (1,686)   (1,686)
Deferred tax actuarial IAS by employee benefit plans   -    -    494    494 
Difference by subsidiaries conversion   (20,242)   -    -    (20,242)
Closing balance as of December 31, 2016   (2,086,555)   1,506    (12,900)   (2,097,949)
                     
Opening balance as of January 1, 2017   (2,086,555)   1,506    (12,900)   (2,097,949)
Derivatives valuation gains (losses)   -    17,946    -    17,946 
Deferred tax   -    (6,158)   -    (6,158)
Actuarial reserves by employee benefit plans   -    -    2,522    2,522 
Deferred tax actuarial IAS by employee benefit plans   -    -    (676)   (676)
Difference by subsidiaries conversion   106,581    -    -    106,581 
Closing balance as of September 30, 2017 (Unaudited)   (1,979,974)   13,294    (11,054)   (1,977,734)

 

(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)Reserves of actuarial gains or losses on defined benefit plans

 

Correspond to the increase or decrease in the obligation present value for defined benefit plan due to changes in actuarial assumptions, and experience adjustments, which is the effects of differences between the previous actuarial assumptions and what has actually occurred.

 

(g)Retained earnings

 

Movement of Retained earnings:

 

       Result       Other     
   Opening   for the       increase   Closing 
Periods  balance   period   Dividends   (decreases)   balance 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
From January 1 to September 30, 2016 (Unaudited)   317,950    14,875    (4,463)   (292)   328,070 
From October 1 to December 31, 2016   328,070    54,345    (16,303)   292    366,404 
From January 1 to September 30, 2017 (Unaudited)   366,404    88,140    (26,442)   -    428,102 

 

(h)Dividends per share

 

   Minimum mandatory  Final dividend
   dividend  dividend
Description of dividend  2017  2016
       
Date of dividend  09/30/2017  12-31-2016
Amount of the dividend (ThUS$)  -  20,766(*)
Number of shares among which the dividend is distributed  606,407,693  606,407,693
Dividend per share (US$)  0.0000  0.0342

 

(*) In accordance with the Material Fact issued on April 27, 2017, LATAM Airlines Group S.A. shareholders approved the distribution of the final dividend proposed by the board of directors in the Ordinary Session of April 4, 2017, amounting to ThUS $ 20,766, which corresponds to 30% of the profits for the year corresponding to the year 2016.

 

The payment was made on May 18, 2017.

 

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NOTE 26 - REVENUE

 

The detail of revenues is as follows:

 

   For the 9 months ended   For the 3 months ended 
   September 30,   September 30, 
   2017   2016   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Passengers LAN   3,116,304    3,051,064    1,094,292    1,061,258 
Passengers TAM   3,103,595    2,714,247    1,131,135    1,039,049 
Cargo   782,410    801,571    272,153    265,594 
Total   7,002,309    6,566,882    2,497,580    2,365,901 

 

NOTE 27 - COSTS AND EXPENSES BY NATURE

 

(a)Costs and operating expenses

 

The main operating costs and administrative expenses are detailed below:

 

   For the 9 months ended   For the 3 months ended 
   September 30,   September 30, 
   2017   2016   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Aircraft fuel   1,667,906    1,499,625    562,248    570,188 
Other rentals and landing fees   857,700    792,241    307,131    270,588 
Aircraft rentals   443,079    419,599    139,553    147,443 
Aircraft maintenance   313,590    289,643    105,583    107,898 
Comissions   202,349    194,659    83,155    67,473 
Passenger services   206,026    210,505    69,634    70,230 
Other operating expenses   1,009,306    1,011,207    355,074    370,298 
Total   4,699,956    4,417,479    1,622,378    1,604,118 

 

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(b)Depreciation and amortization

 

Depreciation and amortization are detailed below:

 

   For the 9 months ended   For the 3 months ended 
   September 30,   September 30, 
   2017   2016   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Depreciation (*)   704,357    680,815    236,789    231,194 
Amortization   43,543    32,948    15,404    12,412 
Total   747,900    713,763    252,193    243,606 

 

(*) 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 September 30, 2017 is ThUS$ 267,494 and ThUS$ 254,779 for the same period of 2016.

 

(c)Personnel expenses

 

The costs for personnel expenses are disclosed in Note 23 liability for employee benefits.

 

(d)Financial costs

 

The detail of financial costs is as follows:

 

   For the 9 months ended   For the 3 months ended 
   September 30,   September 30, 
   2017   2016   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Bank loan interest   267,885    253,682    94,020    86,258 
Financial leases   29,332    25,512    8,871    7,737 
Other financial instruments   5,836    31,369    1,829    9,936 
Total   303,053    310,563    104,720    103,931 

 

Costs and expenses by nature presented in this note plus the Employee expenses disclosed in Note 23, 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.

 

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NOTE 28 - OTHER INCOME, BY FUNCTION

 

Other income by function is as follows:

 

   For the 9 moths ended   For the 3 months ended 
   September 30,   September 30, 
   2017   2016   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Coalition and loyalty program Multiplus   185,996    132,209    64,787    46,464 
Tours   75,356    103,545    24,232    54,661 
Aircraft leasing   75,989    46,982    35,026    14,505 
Customs and warehousing   19,163    16,436    6,915    5,821 
Duty free   4,061    7,674    367    2,906 
Maintenance   5,876    14,025    2,918    3,216 
Other miscellaneous income   27,467    70,023    13,209    26,052 
Total   393,908    390,894    147,454    153,625 

 

NOTE 29 - 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, brazilian real and guaraní.

 

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.

 

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(a)Foreign currency

 

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

 

   As of   As of 
  September 30,   December 31, 
Current assets  2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Cash and cash equivalents   169,715    201,416 
Argentine peso   6,376    4,438 
Brazilian real   6,616    9,705 
Chilean peso   21,066    30,221 
Colombian peso   1,165    1,137 
Euro   6,533    1,695 
U.S. dollar   114,404    128,694 
Other currency   13,555    25,526 
           
Other financial assets, current   36,426    14,573 
Argentine peso   12    12 
Brazilian real   17    734 
Chilean peso   26,560    585 
Colombian peso   153    - 
U.S. dollar   9,308    12,879 
Other currency   376    363 

 

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   As of   As of 
  September 30,   December 31, 
Current assets  2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Other non - financial assets, current   84,814    107,792 
Argentine peso   15,325    16,086 
Brazilian real   20,343    20,158 
Chilean peso   8,377    1,619 
Colombian peso   401    713 
Euro   1,957    1,563 
U.S. dollar   26,297    50,160 
Other currency   12,114    17,493 
           
Trade and other accounts receivable, current   423,720    251,204 
Argentine peso   68,051    54,356 
Brazilian real   25,690    30,675 
Chilean peso   105,766    90,482 
Colombian peso   1,161    9,720 
Euro   64,908    21,923 
U.S. dollar   44,939    14,086 
Other currency   113,205    29,962 
           
Accounts receivable from related entities, current   578    554 
Chilean peso   379    554 
U.S. dollar   119    - 
Other currency   80    - 
           
Tax current assets   35,997    28,198 
Argentine peso   1,372    1,798 
Brazilian real   954    2,462 
Chilean peso   6,946    6,333 
Colombian peso   1,968    1,418 
Euro   153    273 
U.S. dollar   294    177 
Peruvian sol   22,832    14,387 
Other currency   1,478    1,350 
           
Total current assets   751,250    603,734 
Argentine peso   91,136    76,690 
Brazilian real   53,620    63,734 
Chilean peso   169,094    129,794 
Colombian peso   4,848    12,988 
Euro   73,551    25,454 
U.S. Dollar   195,361    205,993 
Other currency   163,640    89,081 

 

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   As of   As of 
  September 30,   December 31, 
Non-current assets  2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Other financial assets, non-current   23,668    26,772 
Brazilian real   3,778    2,769 
Chilean peso   71    83 
Colombian peso   285    285 
Euro   7,594    6,966 
U.S. dollar   10,243    14,920 
Other currency   1,697    1,749 
           
Other non - financial assets, non-current   14,293    19,069 
Argentine peso   129    142 
Brazilian real   5,920    6,029 
U.S. dollar   3,516    8,309 
Other currency   4,728    4,589 
           
Accounts receivable, non-current   6,617    7,356 
Chilean peso   6,617    7,356 
           
Deferred tax assets   2,392    2,110 
Colombian peso   394    117 
Other currency   1,998    1,993 
           
Total non-current assets   46,970    55,307 
Argentine peso   129    142 
Brazilian real   9,698    8,798 
Chilean peso   6,688    7,439 
Colombian peso   679    402 
Euro   7,594    6,966 
U.S. dollar   13,759    23,229 
Other currency   8,423    8,331 

 

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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 
  September 30,   December 31,   September 30,   December 31, 
Current liabilities  2017   2016   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited     
Other financial liabilities, current   132,824    287,175    78,926    455,086 
Chilean peso   117,437    55,962    35,136    108,010 
U.S. dollar   15,387    231,213    43,790    347,076 
                     
Trade and other accounts payables, current   704,334    585,149    20,300    16,097 
Argentine peso   21,968    20,838    2,328    907 
Brazilian real   19,690    40,740    -    27 
Chilean peso   144,623    60,701    12,151    12,255 
Colombian peso   13,773    9,049    415    578 
Euro   35,359    23,445    -    5 
U.S. dollar   400,913    374,431    -    962 
Peruvian sol   51,261    33,701    5,389    1,093 
Mexican peso   2,038    1,535    -    - 
Pound sterling   2,794    1,769    -    246 
Uruguayan peso   776    6,899    -    - 
Other currency   11,139    12,041    17    24 
                     
Accounts payable to related entities, current   406    220    -    - 
Chilean peso   403    23    -    - 
U.S. dollar   3    8    -    - 
Other currency   -    189    -    - 
                     
Other provisions, current   499    511    -    - 
Chilean peso   29    28    -    - 
Other currency   470    483    -    - 
                     
Tax liabilities, current   147    (204)   -    2,501 
Argentine peso   147    -    -    2,501 
Brazilian real   -    (3)   -    - 
Chilean peso   -    (25)   -    - 
Other currency   -    (176)   -    - 

 

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   Up to 90 days   91 days to 1 year 
   As of   As of   As of   As of 
  September 30,   December 31,   September 30,   December 31, 
Current liabilities  2017   2016   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited             
Other non-financial liabilities, current   13,411    33,439    -    - 
Argentine peso   219    13,463    -    - 
Brazilian real   457    430    -    - 
Chilean peso   9,366    14,999    -    - 
Colombian peso   62    578    -    - 
Euro   1,289    168    -    - 
U.S. dollar   1,843    684    -    - 
Other currency   175    3,117    -    - 
                     
Total current liabilities   851,621    906,290    99,226    473,684 
Argentine peso   22,334    34,301    2,328    3,408 
Brazilian real   20,147    41,167    -    27 
Chilean peso   271,858    131,688    47,287    120,265 
Colombian peso   13,835    9,627    415    578 
Euro   36,648    23,613    -    5 
U.S. dollar   418,146    606,336    43,790    348,038 
Other currency   68,653    59,558    5,406    1,363 

 

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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 
  September 30,   December 31,   September 30,   December 31,   September 30,   December 31, 
Non-current liabilities  2017   2016   2017   2016   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited       Unaudited     
Other financial liabilities, non-current   202,802    178,793    365,484    747,218    181,771    41,785 
Chilean peso   45,401    59,177    181,771    16,189    181,771    - 
U.S. dollar   157,401    119,616    183,713    731,029    -    41,785 
                               
Accounts payable, non-current   334,406    195,629    -    -    -    - 
Chilean peso   11,590    10,474    -    -    -    - 
U.S. dollar   321,539    183,904    -    -    -    - 
Other currency   1,277    1,251    -    -    -    - 
                               
Other provisions, non-current   41,879    39,513    -    -    -    - 
Argentine peso   621    635    -    -    -    - 
Brazillian real   24,930    23,541    -    -    -    - 
Chilean peso   -    38    -    -    -    - 
Colombian peso   559    569    -    -    -    - 
Euro   9,703    8,664    -    -    -    - 
U.S. dollar   6,066    6,066    -    -    -    - 
                               
Provisions for employees benefits, non-current   73,809    68,774    -    -    -    - 
Brazilian real   29    28    -    -    -    - 
Chilean peso   70,406    68,380    -    -    -    - 
U.S. dollar   3,374    366    -    -    -    - 
                               
Other non-financial liabilities, non-current   3    3    -    -    -    - 
Colombian peso   3    3    -    -    -    - 
                               
Total non-current liabilities   652,899    482,712    365,484    747,218    181,771    41,785 
Argentine peso   621    635    -    -    -    - 
Brazilian real   24,959    23,569    -    -    -    - 
Chilean peso   127,397    138,069    181,771    16,189    181,771    - 
Colombian peso   562    572    -    -    -    - 
Euro   9,703    8,664    -    -    -    - 
U.S. dollar   488,380    309,952    183,713    731,029    -    41,785 
Other currency   1,277    1,251    -    -    -    - 

 

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   As of   As of 
  September 30,   December 31, 
General summary of foreign currency:  2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Total assets   798,220    659,041 
Argentine peso   91,265    76,832 
Brazilian real   63,318    72,532 
Chilean peso   175,782    137,233 
Colombian peso   5,527    13,390 
Euro   81,145    32,420 
U.S. dollar   209,120    229,222 
Other currency   172,063    97,412 
           
Total liabilities   2,151,001    2,651,689 
Argentine peso   25,283    38,344 
Brazilian real   45,106    64,763 
Chilean peso   810,084    406,211 
Colombian peso   14,812    10,777 
Euro   46,351    32,282 
U.S. dollar   1,134,029    2,037,140 
Other currency   75,336    62,172 
           
Net position          
Argentine peso   65,982    38,488 
Brazilian real   18,212    7,769 
Chilean peso   (634,302)   (268,978)
Colombian peso   (9,285)   2,613 
Euro   34,794    138 
U.S. dollar   (924,909)   (1,807,918)
Other currency   96,727    35,240 

 

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(b)Exchange differences

 

Exchange differences recognized in income, except for financial instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss, for the period ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, amounted to ThUS $ 48,287 and a credit of ThUS $ 132,814, respectively. In the second quarter of 2017 and 2016 they represented a charge of ThUS $ 58,816 and a payment of ThUS $ 10,594, respectively.

 

Exchange differences recognized in equity as reserves for exchange differences for conversion, for the period ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, amounted to ThUS $ 110,863 and a credit of ThUS $ 516,548, respectively. In the second quarter of 2017 and 2016, they represented a charge of ThUS $ 146,878 and a credit of ThUS $ 32,514, respectively.

 

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

 

   As of             
   September 30,   As of December 31, 
   2017   2016   2015   2014 
   Unaudited             
                 
Argentine peso   17.31    15.84    12.97    8.55 
Brazilian real   3.16    3.25    3.98    2.66 
Chilean peso   637.93    669.47    710.16    606.75 
Colombian peso   2,935.92    3,000.25    3,183.00    2,389.50 
Euro   0.85    0.95    0.92    0.82 
Strong bolivar   3,345.00    673.76    198.70    12.00 
Australian dollar   1.28    1.38    1.37    1.22 
Boliviano   6.86    6.86    6.85    6.86 
Mexican peso   18.16    20.63    17.34    14.74 
New Zealand dollar   1.39    1.44    1.46    1.28 
Peruvian Sol   3.26    3.35    3.41    2.99 
Uruguayan peso   28.89    29.28    29.88    24.25 

 

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NOTE 30 - EARNINGS / (LOSS) PER SHARE

 

   For the 9 months ended   For the 3 months ended 
   September 30,   September 30, 
Basic earnings / (loss) per share  2017   2016   2017   2016 
   Unaudited 
Earnings / (loss) attributable to owners of the parent (ThUS$)   88,140    14,875    160,621    4,742 
Weighted average number of shares, basic   606,407,693    545,558,101    606,407,693    545,558,101 
Basic earnings / (loss) per share (US$)   0.14535    0.02727    0.26487    0.00869 

 

   For the 9 months ended   For the 3 months ended 
   September 30,   September 30, 
Diluted earnings / (loss) per share  2017   2016   2017   2016 
   Unaudited 
Earnings / (loss) attributable to owners of the parent (ThUS$)   88,140    14,875    160,621    4,742 
Weighted average number of shares, basic   606,407,693    545,558,101(*)   606,407,693    545,558,101(*)
Weighted average number of shares, diluted   606,407,693    545,558,101    606,407,693    545,558,101 
Diluted earnings / (loss) per share (US$)   0.14535    0.02727    0.26487    0.00869 

 

(*) In the calculation of diluted earnings per share have not been considered the compensation plan disclosed in Note 34 (a.1), because the average market price is lower than the price of options.

 

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NOTE 31 – CONTINGENCIES

 

I.Lawsuits

 

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

 

Company  Court  Case Number  Origin  Stage of trial   Amounts
Committed (*)
ThUS$
 
                  
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.  The decision ordering Variglog to pay principal, interest and costs to AAI is in the enforcement stage in Switzerland.  A settlement for CHF 24,541,781.45 was reached in Brazil for the Swiss funds, and it was agreed that it would be divided as follows:  (i) 54.6% of Variglog’s assets for the Swiss funds; and (ii) 45.4% to AAI, subject to approval of the Brazilian Bankruptcy Commission.  Variglog also filed a petition in Switzerland for recognition of the decision declaring its condition of being in judicial recovery, and subsequently, of being declared in bankruptcy. The Brazilian courts approved the AAI settlement and Variglog’s bankruptcy on April 11, 2016, which were confirmed by those courts on September 21, 2016.  The final decision approving the agreement was certified September 23, 2016.  US$8.9 million have been recovered thus far to date, leaving a balance of US$2.08 million pending.  Variglog funds remain under embargo by AAII in Switzerland.   

10,976 Plus interests and costs

 

 

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

 

Company  Court  Case Number  Origin  Stage of trial  Amounts
Committed
(*)
ThUS$
 
                  
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 THUS$ 9,693.396 (8.220.000 Euros)

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 decision, but presented a new one on March 17, 2017 reiterating the imposition of the same fine on the eleven original airlines. The fine totals 776,465,000 Euros. It imposed the same fine as before on Lan Cargo and its parent, LATAM Airlines Group S.A., totaling 8.2 million Euros. On May 31, 2017 Lan Cargo S.A. and LATAM Airlines Group S.A. filed a petition with the General Court of the European Union seeking vacation of this decision. A defense is now being prepared.

   9,693 

 

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Company  Court  Case Number  Origin  Stage of trial  Amounts
Committed
(*)
ThUS$
 
                 
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: ThUS$10,479; (ii) Norberto Jochmann: ThUS$201; (iii) Hernan Merino: ThUS$ 102; (iv) Felipe Meyer :ThUS$ 102. 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. ABSA began a judicial review in search of an additional reduction in the fine amount.  At this time we cannot predict the final amount of the fine as the judicial review by the Federal Court Judge is still pending.   12,299 

 

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Company  Court  Case Number  Origin  Stage of trial  Amounts
Committed
(*)
ThUS$
 
                 
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. A petition on evidence and replications were filed on June 20, 2016. A new insurance policy was submitted on March 3, 2016 with the change to the guarantee requested by PGFN, which was declared on June 3, 2016.  A decision is pending.   16,324 
                  
Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.   Department of Federal Revenue of  Brazil  19515.722556/2012- 21  Alleged irregularities in the SAT payments for the periods 01/2009 to 13/2009.  A judgment by the Administrative Council of Tax Appeals (CARF) has been pending since February 27, 2015.   3,364 
                  
Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  Department of Federal Revenue of  Brazil  19515.720476/2015-83   Alleged irregularities in the SAT payments for the periods 01/2011 to 12/2012   A judgment by CARF is pending since April 12, 2016.    68,313 
                  
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 MUS$107. The court decision requesting that the Expert make all clarifications requested by the parties in a period of 30 days was published on March 29, 2016. The plaintiffs’ submitted a petition on June 21, 2016 requesting acceptance of the opinion of their consultant and an urgent ruling on the dispute. No amount additional to the deposit that has already been made is required if this case is lost.   109,098 

 

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Company  Court  Case Number  Origin  Stage of trial  Amounts
Committed
(*)
ThUS$
 
                 
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.  TAM’s appeal was included in the CARF session held August 25, 2016. An agreement that converted the proceedings into a formal case was published on October 7, 2016.   66,506 
                  
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 Aerovías de Integración Recional, Aires S.A. ( LATAM AIRLINES COLOMBIA) 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 LATAM AIRLINES COLOMBIA arising from breach of contractual obligations of the aircraft HK-4107.

The June 20th , 2013 AIRES SA And / Or LATAM 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 LATAM AIRLINES COLOMBIA customs duty to obtain import declaration when the aircraft in April 2010 entered Colombia for maintenance required by Regional One.

  This case is being heard by the 45th Civil Court of the Bogotá Circuit in Colombia.  The court issued an order on August 16, 2016 setting the hearing date pursuant to Article 101 for February 2, 2017.  At that hearing, a reconciliation should have been attempted, the facts in dispute determined, interrogatories made and evidence admitted.  At the petition of Regional One’s attorneys on January 27, 2017, which was accepted by the respondent, the hearing to be held on February 2, 2017 was postponed.  A reconciliation hearing was held on June 14, 2017 that failed.  This commenced the evidentiary stage in which the legal representative of LATAM Airlines Colombia was interrogated.  The judge must now decree which evidence must be presented and analyzed.  The U.S. Federal Court for the State of Florida rendered a decision on March 26, 2014 sustaining the petition of Lan Colombia Airlines to stay the proceedings in the U.S. as long as the lawsuit in Colombia was pending.  The U.S. Court also closed the case administratively.  The Federal Court of Appeals confirmed the closing of the U.S. case on April 1, 2015.  On October 13, 2015, Regional One filed a petition with the U.S. Court seeking a reopening of the case.  Lan Colombia Airlines presented its arguments for keeping the case closed, which were sustained by the Court on August 23, 2016.  The case in the U.S. continues to be closed.   12,443 

 

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Company  Court  Case Number  Origin  Stage of trial  Amounts
Committed
(*)
ThUS$
 
                 
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 first-instance ruling was rendered on June 1, 2016 that was partially favorable.  The separate fine was revoked. A voluntary appeal was filed on June 30, 2016, which is pending a decision by CARF. On January 9, 2016, the case was referred to the Second Division, Fourth Chamber, of the Third Section of the Administrative Council of Tax Appeals (CARF).   76,256 
                  
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, the interim infringement ruling.  An ordinary appeal was filed on December 19, 2016 before 2016.  The company was notified on November 23, 2016 of the decision that partially sustained the Municipal Tax Council of Sao Paulo and a judgment is pending.   111,692 
                  
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.  This case is in the initial stages.  It could possibly impact both operations and employee work shift control.  TAM won in the first instance, but the Prosecutor’s Office has appealed the trial court’s decision.  That decision was sustained by the appellate court.  A petition by the Prosecutor’s Office for clarification is now pending before the courts.. The Office of the Public Prosecutor withdrew the petition for clarification and the case was closed in favor of LATAM.  Now pending are the measures pertaining to lawsuit management so that transfer to the court is declared.   16,885 

 

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Company  Court  Case Number  Origin  Stage of trial  Amounts
Committed
(*)
ThUS$
 
                 
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) The case will be put into the system again for re-assignment for hearing and reporting because of the departure of Eduardo de Andrade, a CARF council member.  The decision was against TAM.  The lawsuit was on August 13, 2017.  The administrative court’s decision was that TAM Linhas Aereas must pay Corporate Income Tax (IRPJ) and the Social Contribution based on Net Profits (CSLL).  We must wait for publication and a summons to the company.   153,877 
                  
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.  Sao Paulo Labor Court, Sao Paulo   1001531-73.2016.5.02.0710  The Ministry of Labor filed an action seeking that the company adapt the ergonomics and comfort of seats.   In August 2016, the Ministry of Labor filed a new lawsuit before the competent Labor Court in Sao Paulo, in the same terms as case 0000009-45.2016.5.02.090, as previously reported. The judgment is pending.   17,462 
                  
LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  22° Civil Court of Santiago   C-29.945-2016   The Company received notice of a civil liability claim by Inversiones Ranco Tres S.A. on January 18, 2017.  It is represented by Mr. Jorge Enrique Said Yarur.  It was filed against LATAM Airlines Group S.A. for an alleged contractual default by the Company and against Ramon Eblen Kadiz, Jorge Awad Mehech, Juan Jose Cueto Plaza, Enrique Cueto Plaza and Ignacio Cueto Plaza, directors and officers, for alleged breaches of their duties.  In the case of Juan Jose Cueto Plaza, Enrique Cueto Plaza and Ignacio Cueto Plaza, it alleges a breach, as controllers of the Company, of their duties under the incorporation agreement.  LATAM has retained legal counsel specializing in this area to defend it.  The claim was answered on March 22, 2017 and the plaintiff filed its replication on April 4, 2017. LATAM filed its rejoinder on April 13, 2017, which concluded the argument stage of the lawsuit. A reconciliation hearing was held on May 2, 2017, but the parties did not reach an agreement. The Court issued the evidentiary decree on May 12, 2017. We filed a petition for reconsideration because we disagreed with certain points of evidence. That petition was partially sustained by the Court on June 27, 2017. The evidentiary stage commenced and then concluded on July 20, 2017. Observations to the evidence must now be presented. That period expires August 1, 2017. We filed our observations to the evidence on August 1, 2017 and are awaiting a decision by the Court.    20,780 

 

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Company  Court  Case Number  Origin  Stage of trial  Amounts
Committed
(*)
ThUS$
 
                 
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.   10th Jurisdiction of Federal Tax Enforcement of Sao Paulo  0020869-47.2017.4.03.6182 Tax Enforcement Lien No. 0061196-68.2016.4.03.6182 on Profit-Based Social Contributions from 2004 to 2007.   This tax enforcement was referred to the 10th Federal Jurisdiction on February 16, 2017.  A petition reporting our request to submit collateral was recorded on April 18, 2017.  At this time, the period is pending for the plaintiff to respond to our petition.   43,737 
                  
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.   Federal Revenue Bureau  10880.900360/2017-55  A claim regarding the negative Company Income Tax (IRPJ) balance.  Appraisals of compensation that were not accepted.  The case was referred to the National Claims Management Center of the Federal Revenue Bureau for Sao Paulo on May 11, 2017.   16,363 
                  
TAM  Linhas Aéreas S.A.  Internal Revenue Service of Brazil  16643.000085/2009-47  Notice of claim to recover income taxes and social contributions paid on the basis of net profits (SCL) according to the royalty expenses and use of the TAM trademark.   Before the Internal Revenue Service of Brazil.  A service of process is expected in the lawsuit on admissibility of the special appeal, filed by the General Counsel of the National Treasury, as well as notification of the decision rendered by the Administrative Council of Tax Appeals (CARF).   18,273 
                  
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.   Internal Revenue Service of Brazil   10831.012344/2005-55   Notice of an infringement filed by the Company to request the import tax (II), the Social Integration Program (PIS) of the Social Security Funding Contribution (COFINS) as a result of an unidentified international cargo loss.  Before the Internal Revenue Service of Brazil. The administrative decision was against the company. The matter is pending a decision by the CARF.    18,501 
                  
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.  Treasury Department of the State of Sao Paulo  3.123.785-0  Notice of an infringement to demand payment of the tax on the circulation of merchandise and services (ICMS) assessable on aircraft imports  Before the Treasury Department of the State of Sao Paulo.  A decision is now pending on the appeal that the company has filed with the Federal Supreme Court (STF).   15,157 
                  
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.   Treasury Department of the State of Sao Paulo   4.037.054  Action brought by the Treasury Department of the State of Sao Paulo because of non-payment of the tax on the circulation of merchandise and services (ICMS) in relation to telecommunications services.  Before the Treasury Department of the State of Sao Paulo.  Defensive arguments have been presented.  The first-instance decision sustained all parts of the notice.  We filed an ordinary appeal on which a decision is pending by the Sao Paulo Tax Court.   11,154 

 

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Company  Court  Case Number  Origin  Stage of trial  Amounts
Committed
(*)
ThUS$
 
                 
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.   DERAT  SPO  (Delegacía de Receita Federal)  13808.005459/2001-45   Collection of the Social Security Funding Contribution (COFINS) based on gross revenue of the company in the period 1999-2000.  The decision on collection was pending through June 2, 2010.    28,279 
                  
Pantanal Linhas Aéreas S.A.  Tax Enforcement Court  0253410-30.2012.8.26.0014  A lawsuit seeking enforcement of the fine and ICMS.   A decision is pending on the appeal.    11,241 
                  
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.   Federal Revenue Bureau  10880.938.664/2016-12   An administrative lawsuit about compensation not being proportional to the negative corporate income tax balance.  A decision is pending by CARF on the appeal.    28,181 
                  
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.   Vara das execucões fiscais.   1997.0002503-9  This is a tax collection claim for a customs fine—forfeiture of the temporary customs clearance of goods (new lawsuit).   Collateral insurance was offered in 2016 and accepted by the Ministry of Finance in a petition made November 9, 2016.  The defensive arguments were presented (attachments against the tax collection) and the decision was favorable to TAM, which makes the payment of a fine more unlikely for TAM.  Now pending in the lawsuit is a decision in the appeal made by the Ministry of Finance.   10,361 
                  
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.   Delegacía de Receita Federal  10611.720630/2017-16  This is an administrative claim about a fine for the incorrectness of an import declaration (new lawsuit).  The administrative defensive arguments were presented September 28, 2017.   22,869 
                  
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.   Delegacía de Receita Federal  10611.720852/2016-58  An improper charge of the Contribution for the Financing of Social Security (COFINS) on an import (new lawsuit).  We are currently awaiting a decision.  There is no predictable decision date because it depends on the court of the government agency.   16,544 

 

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-In order to deal with any financial obligations arising from legal proceedings in effect at June 30, 2017, 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 21.

 

-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 86 of IAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets.

 

II.Governmental Investigations.

 

1)On July 25, 2016, LATAM reached agreements with the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) regarding the investigation of payments for US$1,150,000 by Lan Airlines S.A. in 2006-2007 to a consultant advising it in the resolution of labor matters in Argentina.

 

The purpose of the investigation was to determine whether these payments violated the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) that: (i) forbids bribery of foreign government authorities in order to obtain a commercial advantage; and (ii) requires the companies that must abide by the FCPA to keep appropriate accounting records and implant an adequate internal control system. The FCPA is applicable to LATAM because of its ADR program in effect on the U.S. securities market.

 

After an exhaustive investigation, the DOJ and SEC concluded that there was no violation of the bribery provisions of the FCPA, which is consistent with the results of LATAM’s internal investigation. However, the DOJ and SEC consider that LAN accounted for these payments incorrectly and, consequently, infringed the part of the FCPA requiring companies to keep accurate accounting records. These authorities also consider that LAN’s internal controls in 2006-2007 were weak, so LAN would have also violated the provisions in the FCPA requiring it to maintain an adequate internal control system.

 

The agreements signed, included the following:

 

a)The agreement with the DOJ involves: (i) entering into a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (“DPA”), which is a public contract under which the DOJ files public charges alleging an infringement of the FCPA accounting regulations. LATAM is not obligated to answer these charges, the DOJ will not pursue them for a period of 3 years, and the DOJ will dismiss the charges after expiration of that 3-year period provided LATAM complies with all terms of the DPA. In exchange, LATAM must admit to the negotiated events described in the DPA and agree to pay the negotiated fine explained below and abide by other terms stipulated in the agreement; (ii) clauses in which LATAM admits that the payments to the consultant in Argentina were incorrectly accounted for and that at the time those payments were made (2006-2007), it did not have adequate internal controls in place; (iii) LATAM’s agreement to have an outside consultant monitor, evaluate and report to the DOJ on the effectiveness of LATAM’s compliance program for a period of 27 months; and LATAM’s agreement to continue evaluating and reporting directly to the DOJ on the effectiveness of its compliance program for a period of 9 months after the consultant’s work concludes; and (iv) paying a fine estimated to total approximately ThUS$ 12,750.

 

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b)The agreement with the SEC involves: (i) accepting a Cease and Desist Order, which is an administrative resolution of the SEC closing the investigation, in which LATAM will accept certain obligations and statements of fact that are described in the document; (ii) accepting the same obligations regarding the consultant mentioned above; and (iii) paying the sum of ThUS$ 6,744, plus interest of ThUS$ 2,694.

 

Nothing is owed to the SEC at this time as MUS$4,719 was paid in July 2017.

 

LATAM continued to cooperate with the Chilean authorities on this matter. The investigation continues. The 7th Criminal Court set the hearing date for October 24, 2017, at the request of the Office of the Public Prosecutor. The Prosecutor has petitioned that the investigation be closed.

 

2)LATAM received six Requests for Information from the Central-North Metropolitan Region Legal Division, on October 25, 2016, on November 11, 2016, on March 8, 2017, on March 22, 2017, on July 7, 2017 and the last on August 28, 2017. It requested information related to the investigation of payments made by LAN Airlines in 2006 and 2007 to a consultant who advised it on the resolution of labor matters in Argentina. It also requested an explanation of information provided to the market. The five requests have already been answered and the requested information has been provided. The 7th Criminal Court set the hearing date for October 24, 2017, at the request of the Office of the Public Prosecutor. The Prosecutor has petitioned that the investigation be closed.

 

3)The ecuatorian airline affiliate, LATAM Airlines Ecuador was given notice on August 26, 2016 of an investigation of LATAM Airlines Ecuador and two other airlines begun, at its own initiative, by one of the Investigative Departments of the Ecuadoran Market Power Control Commission, limited to alleged signs of conscious parallelism in relation to specific fares on one domestic route in Ecuador from August 2012 to February 2013. The Investigative Prefecture has 180 days (through February 21, 2017) to issue a report on whether to quash the investigation or file charges against two or more of the parties involved. That period can be extended for another 180 days. A proceeding would begin only if the decision is made to file charges. The Commission extended the term of the investigation for another 180 days (through August 18, 2017) LATAM Airlines Ecuador is cooperating with the authority and has retained a law firm and economist expert in the subject to advise the company during this process and any additional information requested will be furnished. We were notified on August 23, 2017 that the Market Power Control Commission of Ecuador decided to close the investigation because it had no merit. We are currently waiting for the appeal period to end.

 

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NOTE 32 – COMMITMENTS

 

(a)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.

 

The Revolving Credit Facility ("Revolving Credit Facility") with guaranteed aircraft, engines, spare parts and supplies for a total amount of US $ 375 million includes restrictions of minimum liquidity measured at the level of the Consolidated Company and measured at the individual level For the companies LATAM Airlines Group SA And TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.

 

As of September 30, 2017, the Company is in compliance with all the indicators detailed above.

 

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(b)Commitments under operating leases as lessee

 

Details of the main operating leases are as follows:

 

      As of   As of 
      September 30,   December 31, 
Lessor  Aircraft  2017   2016 
      Unaudited     
Aircraft 76B-26329 Inc.  Boeing 767   1    1 
Aircraft 76B-27615 Inc.  Boeing 767   -    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 Tritón A.I.E.  Airbus A319   3    3 
Avolon Aerospace AOE 19 Limited  Airbus A320   -    1 
Avolon Aerospace AOE 20 Limited  Airbus A320   -    1 
Avolon Aerospace AOE 6 Limited  Airbus A320   -    1 
Avolon Aerospace AOE 62 Limited  Boeing 777   1    1 
AWAS 5234 Trust  Airbus A320   1    1 
Baker & Spice Aviation Limited  Airbus A320   1    1 
Bank of America  Airbus A321   2    2 
Bank of Utah  Boeing 787   2    - 
CIT Aerospace International  Airbus A320   1    2 
ECAF I 1215 DAC  Airbus A320   -    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   -    1 
GFL Aircraft Leasing Netherlands B.V.  Airbus A320   1    1 
IC Airlease One Limited  Airbus A321   1    1 
JSA Aircraft 38484, LLC  Boeing 787   1    1 
JSA Aircraft 7126, LLC  Airbus A320   1    1 
JSA Aircraft 7128, LLC  Airbus A321   1    1 
JSA Aircraft 7239, LLC  Airbus A321   1    1 
JSA Aircraft 7298, LLC  Airbus A321   1    1 
Macquarie Aerospace Finance 5125-2 Trust  Airbus A320   1    1 
Macquarie Aerospace Finance 5178 Limited  Airbus A320   1    1 
Magix Airlease Limited  Airbus A320   -    1 
MASL Sweden (8) AB  Airbus A320   -    1 
Merlin Aviation Leasing (Ireland) 18 Limited  Airbus A320   1    1 
Merlin Aviation Leasing (Ireland) 7 Limited  Airbus A320   1    - 
NBB Cuckoo Co., Ltd  Airbus A321   1    1 
NBB Grosbeak Co., Ltd  Airbus A321   1    1 
NBB Redstart Co. Ltd  Airbus A321   1    1 
NBB-6658 Lease Partnership  Airbus A321   1    1 
NBB-6670 Lease Partnership  Airbus A321   1    1 
Orix Aviation Systems Limited  Airbus A320   5    5 

 

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      As of   As of 
      September 30,   December 31, 
Lessor  Aircraft  2017   2016 
      Unaudited     
PAAL Aquila Company Limited  Airbus A321   2    2 
PAAL Gemini Company Limited  Airbus A321   1    1 
SASOF II (J) Aviation Ireland Limited  Airbus A319   -    1 
Shenton Aircraft Leasing Limited  Airbus A320   1    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   5    6 
SMBC Aviation Capital Limited  Airbus A321   2    2 
TC-CIT Aviation Ireland Limited  Airbus A320   -    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   2    3 
Wells Fargo Bank North National Association  Airbus A320   -    2 
Wells Fargo Bank Northwest National Association  Airbus A320   5    7 
Wells Fargo Bank Northwest National Association  Airbus A350   2    2 
Wells Fargo Bank Northwest National Association  Boeing 767   2    3 
Wells Fargo Bank Northwest National Association  Boeing 777   5    6 
Wells Fargo Bank Northwest National Association  Boeing 787   11    11 
Wilmington Trust Company  Airbus A319   1    1 
Total      95    111 

 

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 
   September 30,   December 31, 
   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
No later than one year   495,358    533,319 
Between one and five years   1,473,849    1,459,362 
Over five years   1,250,230    1,262,509 
Total   3,219,437    3,255,190 

 

The minimum lease payments charged to income are the following:

 

   For the 9 months ended   For the 3 months ended 
   September 30,   September 30, 
   2017   2016   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Minimum operating lease payments   443,079    419,599    139,553    147,443 
Total   443,079    419,599    139,553    147,443 

 

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In the first quarter of 2016, two Boeing 787-9 aircraft were added for a period of twelve years each. On the other hand, an Airbus A320-200 aircraft was returned. In the second quarter of 2016, three Airbus A321-200 aircraft were added for a period of 10 years each and two Boeing 787-9 aircraft for a period of 12 years each. On the other hand, an Airbus A320-200 aircraft and a Boeing 767-300ER aircraft were returned. In the third quarter of 2016, three Airbus A321-200 aircraft and one Airbus A320 NEO aircraft leased for a period of 10 years each, and one Airbus A350-900 aircraft leased for a period of 12 years were added. Returned an Airbus A320-200 aircraft. In the fourth quarter of 2016, an Airbus A350-900 aircraft leased for a period of 12 years and an Airbus A321-200 aircraft leased for a period of 10 years is added. On the other hand, three Airbus A320-200 aircraft and two Airbus A330-200 aircraft were returned.

 

In the first quarter of 2017, a Boeing 787-9 aircraft is added for a period of twelve years. On the other hand, three Airbus A320-200 aircraft and one Boeing 767F Aircraft were returned.

 

In the second quarter of 2017, an Airbus A319-100 aircraft, five A320-200 aircraft and one B767-300ER aircraft were returned

 

In the third quarter of 2017, a Boeing 787-9 aircraft was added for a period of twelve years, five Airbus A320 aircraft and one Boeing 777F aircraft were returned.

 

The operating lease agreements entered into by the Parent Company and its subsidiaries establish that aircraft maintenance must be carried out in accordance with the technical provisions of the manufacturer and in the margins agreed in the contracts with the lessor, a cost assumed by the lessee. Additionally, for each aircraft, the lessee must purchase policies that cover the associated risk and the amount of the assets involved. As for the rent payments, these are unrestricted and can not be netted from other accounts receivable or payable by the lessor and the lessee.

 

At September 30, 2017 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   Nov 30, 2017
ACS Aero 1 Alpha Limited  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  One letter of credit   3,255   Aug 31, 2018
AerCap  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  Three letter of credit   7,143   Dec 13, 2017
Bank of America  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  Three letter of credit   1,044   Jul 2, 2018
Bank of Utah  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  One letter of credit   2,000   Mar 24, 2018
Engine Lease Finance Corporation  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  One letter of credit   4,750   Oct 8, 2018
GE Capital Aviation Services Ltd.  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  Six letter of credit   22,105   Dec 2, 2017
ICBC  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  Four letter of credit   2,740   Jan 19, 2018
International Lease Finance Corp  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  Three letter of credit   1,450   Feb 26, 2018
SMBC Aviation Capital Ltd.  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  Two letter of credit   11,601   Dec 31, 2017
Wells Fargo Bank  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  Nine letter of credit   15,160   Feb 8, 2018
CIT Aerospace International  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  One letter of credit   6,000   Oct 25, 2018
Wells Fargo Bank North N.A.  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  One letter of credit   5,500   Jul 15, 2018
          90,278    

 

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(c)Other commitments

 

At September 30, 2017 the Company has existing letters of credit, certificates of deposits and warranty insurance policies as follows:

 

         Value   Release
Creditor Guarantee  Debtor  Type  ThUS$   date
              
Servicio Nacional de Aduana del Ecuador  Líneas Aéreas Nacionales del Ecuador S.A.  Three letter of credit   1,705   Aug 5, 2018
Corporación Peruana de Aeropuertos y Aviación Comercial  Lan Perú S.A.  Sixteen letter of credit   1,832   Jan 31, 2018
Lima Airport Partners S.R.L.  Lan Perú S.A.  Thirty two letter of credit   2,495   Dec 31, 2017
Superintendencia Nacional de Aduanas y de Administración Tributaria  Lan Perú S.A.  Six letter of credit   48,000   Dec 10, 2017
Aena Aeropuertos S.A.  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  Four letter of credit   2,770   Nov 15, 2018
American Alternative Insurance Corporation  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  Six letter of credit   3,490   Apr 5, 2018
Comisión Europea  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  One letter of credit   9,734   Jun 16, 2018
Deutsche Bank A.G.  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  One letter of credit   15,000   Mar 31, 2018
Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  Fifty three letter of credit   19,745   Aug 8, 2018
Empresa Pública de Hidrocarburos del Ecuador EP Petroecuador  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  One letter of credit   5,500   Jun 18, 2018
Metropolitan Dade County  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  Eight letter of credit   2,223   Mar 13, 2018
4ª Vara Mista de Bayeux  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  One insurance policies guarantee   1,105   Mar 25, 2021
6ª Vara Federal da Subseção  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  Two insurance policies guarantee   25,687   Jan 4, 2018
8ª Vara Federal da Subseção de Campinas SP  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  One insurance policies guarantee   13,265   May 19, 2020
Conselho Administrativo de Conselhos Federais  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  One insurance policies guarantee   6,990   Oct 20, 2021
Fundação de Proteão de Defesa do Consumidor Procon  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  Two insurance policies guarantee   4,100   Apr 1, 2021
União Federal -Fazenda Nacional  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  One insurance policies guarantee   43,066   Jul 30, 2020
União Federal Vara Comarca de DF  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  Two insurance policies guarantee   2,656   Nov 9, 2020
União Federal Vara Comarca de SP  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  One insurance policies guarantee   20,120   Feb 22, 2021
          229,483    

 

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NOTE 33 - 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 September 30, 
Tax No.  Related party  related parties  of origin  transactions  Currency  2017   2016 
                  ThUS$   ThUS$ 
                  Unaudited 
96.810.370-9  Inversiones Costa Verde Ltda. y CPA.  Related director  Chile  Tickets sales  CLP   16    1 
65.216.000-K  Comunidad Mujer  Related director  Chile  Tickets sales  CLP   12    9 
            Services received from advertising  CLP   -    (12)
78.591.370-1  Bethia S.A and subsidiaries  Related director  Chile  Cargo transportation services  CLP   1,273    1,416 
            Services received from national and international Courier  CLP   (285)   (362)
            Services received from cargo transportation  CLP   (17)   (1,257)
78.997.060-2  Viajes Falabella Ltda.  Related director  Chile  Sales commissions  CLP   (320)   (108)
79.773.440-3  Transportes San Felipe S.A  Common property  Chile  Services received of transfer of passengers  CLP   -    (80)
            Tickets sales  CLP   1    2 
87.752.000-5  Granja Marina Tornagaleones S.A.  Common shareholder  Chile  Income from services rendered  CLP   60    60 
Foreign  Consultoría Administrativa Profesional S.A. de C.V.  Associate  Mexico  Professional counseling services received  MXN   (1,582)   (1,756)
Foreign  Inversora Aeronáutica Argentina S.A.  Related director  Argentina  Leases of real estate received  ThUS$   (202)   (198)
Foreign  TAM Aviação Executiva e Taxi Aéreo S.A  Related director  Brazil  Services provided  BRL   35    75 
            Services received  BRL   (26)   (18)
Foreign  Qatar Airways  Indirect Shareholder  Qatar  Aircraft rental services  ThUS$   22,857    - 
            Services received interlinear  ThUS$   (1,023)   - 
            Services provided interlinear  ThUS$   4,133    - 
            Services provided Handling  ThUS$   649    - 

 

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.

 

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(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 (Senior).

 

   For the 9 months ended   For the 3 months ended 
   September 30,   September 30, 
   2017   2016   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Remuneration   14,216    12,781    3,305    3,872 
Management fees   330    348    137    102 
Non-monetary benefits   568    600    129    186 
Short-term benefits   30,874    19,159    9,049    4,106 
Share-based payments   9,381    5,927    3,744    2,939 
Total   55,369    38,815    16,364    11,205 

 

NOTE 34 - SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS

 

(a)Compensation plan for increase of capital

 

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

 

On December 21, 2016, the subscription and payment period of the 4,800,000 shares corresponding to the compensation plan approved at the Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting held on December 21, 2011, expired.

 

Of the total shares allocated to the 2011 Compensation Plan, only 10,282 shares were subscribed and paid, having been placed on the market in January 2014. In view of the above, at the expiration date, the 2011 Compensation Plan had a balance of 4,789,718 shares pending of subscription and payment, which was deducted from the authorized capital of the Company.

 

   Number of Stock Options 
   In share-based payment arrangements 
       Options   Expired     
   Opening   waived by   Action   Closing 
Periods  balance   executives   Options   Balance 
From January 1 to September 30, 2016 (Unaudited)   4,518,000    (4,172,000)   -    346,000 
From 1 October to 31 December 2016   346,000    -    (346,000)   - 
From January 1 to September 30, 2017 (Unaudited)   -    -    -    - 

 

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These options was valued and recorded at fair value at the grant date, determined by the "Black-Scholes-Merton”. No result has been recognized as of September 2017 (ThUS$ 2,989 at December 31, 2016).

 

(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.

 

(b)Compensation plan 2016-2018

 

The company implemented a retention plan long-term for executives, which lasts until December 2018, with a vesting period between October 2018 and March 2019, which consists of an extraordinary bonus whose calculation formula is based on the variation the value to experience the action of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. for a period of time.

 

This benefit is recognized in accordance with the provisions of IFRS 2 "Share-based Payments" and has been considered as cash settled award and therefore recorded at fair value as a liability, which is updated to the closing date of each financial statement with effect on profit or loss.

 

   Base Units 
   Opening               Closing 
Periods  balance   Granted   Annulled   Exercised   Balance 
From January 1 to December 31, 2016   4,719,720    -    -    -    4,719,720 
From January 1 to September 30, 2017 (Unaudited)   4,719,720    37,359    (1,092,452)   (515,480)   3,149,147 

 

The fair value has been determined on the basis of the best estimate of the future value of the Company share multiplied by the number of units granted bases.

 

At September 30, 2017, the carrying amount of ThUS$ 9,381, is classified under "Administrative expenses" in the Consolidated Statement of Income by Function.

 

(c)Subsidiaries compensation plans

 

(c.1)Stock Options

 

Multiplus S.A., subsidiaries of TAM S.A., have outstanding stock options at September 30, 2017, which amounted to 326,173 shares (at December 31, 2016, the distribution of outstanding stock options amounted to 394,698 for Multiplus S.A.).

 

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Multiplus S.A.

 

           4nd Extraordinary     
   3rd Grant   4th Grant   Grant     
Description  03/21/2012   04/03/2013   11/20/2013   Total 
Outstanding option number as December 31, 2016   84,249    173,399    137,050    394,698 
Outstanding option number as September 30, 2017 (Unaudited)   84,249    173,399    68,525    326,173 

 

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.

 

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 
   September 30,   December 31,   September 30,   December 31, 
Company  2017   2016   2017   2016 
   Unaudited       Unaudited     
Multiplus S.A.   -    -    326,173    394,698 

 

In accordance with IFRS 2 - Payments based on shares, the fair value of the option must be recalculated and recorded in the liability of the Company, once cash payment is made (cash-settled). The fair value of these options was calculated using the "Black-Scholes-Merton" method, where the assumptions were updated with information from LATAM Airlines Group S.A. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 there is no value recorded in liabilities and results.

 

(c.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

 

               Not acquired due     
   Opening           to breach of employment   Closing 
   balance   Granted   Exercised   retention conditions   balance 
From January 1 to December 31, 2016   175,910    138,282    (15,811)   (60,525)   237,856 
From January 1 to September 30, 2017 (Unaudited)   237,856    129,218    (41,801)   (7,668)   317,605 

 

NOTE 35 - STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

 

(a)       The Company has done significant non-cash transactions mainly with financial leases, which are detailed in Note 17 letter (d), additional information in numeral (iv) Financial leases.

 

(b)       Other inflows (outflows) of cash:

 

   For the periods ended 
   September 30, 
   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
         
Fuel hedge  8,179   (44,664)
DOJ fine   -    (12,750)
SEC agreement   -    (4,719)
Guarantees   (2,344)   13,657 
Fuel derived premiums   (2,832)   (6,840)
Taxes on financial transactions   (3,813)   (7,016)
Hedging margin guarantees   (4,715)   (1,795)
Bank commissions, taxes paid and other   (7,931)   (1,335)
Currency derivatives   (13,324)   (30,031)
Change reservation systems   (16,120)   - 
Judicial deposits   (21,122)   (31,297)
Others   -    50 
Total Other inflows (outflows) Operation flow   (64,022)   (126,740)
           
Other deposits in guarantee   2,801    - 
Tax paid on bank transaction   (2,174)   (3,308)
Others   (4,475)   - 
Total Other inflows (outflows) Investment flow   (3,848)   (3,308)
           
Loan guarantee   79,051    - 
Aircraft Financing advances   (26,214)   (151,363)
Settlement of derivative contracts   (35,899)   (19,304)
Total Other inflows (outflows) Financing flow   16,938    (170,667)

 

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(c)Dividends:

 

   For the periods ended 
   September 30, 
   2017   2016 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  (20,766)  - 
Multiplus S.A. (*)   (32,410)   (34,632)
Lan Perú S.A. (*)   -    (400)
Total Dividends Paid   (53,176)   (35,032)

 

(*) Dividends paid to minority shareholders

 

d)Reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities:

 

   As of   Cash flows   Non-Flow Movements   As of 
Obligations with  December 31,   Obtainment   Payment   Interest accrued       September 30, 
financial institutions  2016   Capital   Capital   Interest   and others   Reclassifications   2017 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
                           Unaudited 
Loans to exporters  278,164   130,000   (99,863)  (5,848)  9,429   -   311,882 
Bank loans   585,287    40,168    (292,221)   (16,937)   24,510    -    340,807 
Guaranteed obligations   4,758,552    182,140    (361,140)   (113,365)   116,534    (419,085)   4,163,636 
Other guaranteed obligations   256,420    -    (15,235)   (6,613)   7,387    -    241,959 
Obligation with the public   1,309,345    1,055,441    (799,388)   (75,104)   103,550    -    1,593,844 
Financial leases   1,022,361    -    (244,011)   (36,756)   49,565    419,085    1,210,244 
Other loans   394,791    13,107    (100,203)   (17,513)   17,105    -    307,287 
Total Obligations with financial institutions   8,604,920    1,420,856    (1,912,061)   (272,136)   328,080    -    8,169,659 

 

(e) Advances of aircraft

 

Below are the cash flows associated with aircraft purchases, which are included in the statement of consolidated cash flow, in the item Purchases of properties, plants and equipment:

 

   For the periods ended 
   September 30, 
   2017   2016 
   MUS$   MUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Increases (payments)  (139,799)  (116,050)
Recoveries   78,642    593,748 
Total cash flows   (61,157)   477,698 

 

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NOTE 36 - THE ENVIRONMENT

 

LATAM Airlines Group S.A has a commitment to sustainable development seeking to generate value taking into account the governance, environmental and social aspects. The company manages environmental issues at a corporate level, centralized in the Sustainability Management. For the company to monitor and minimize its impact on the environment is a commitment of the highest level; where the continuous improvement and contribute to the solution of the global climate change problem, generating added value to the company and the region, are the pillars of its management.

 

One of the functions of the Sustainability Management in environmental issues, together with the various areas of the Company, is to ensure environmental compliance, implement a management system and environmental programs that comply with the requirements every day more. demanding worldwide; in addition to continuous improvement programs in their internal processes, which generate environmental, social and economic benefits and which are added to those currently carried out.

 

Within the sustainability strategy, the Environment dimension of LATAM Airlines Group S.A., is called Climate Change and is based on the goal of achieving world leadership in this area, and for which we work on the following aspects:

 

i. Carbon footprint

ii. Eco Efficiency

iii. Sustainable Alternative Energy

iv. Standards and Certifications

 

This is how, during 2017, the following initiatives have been carried out:

 

- Implementation of an Environmental Management System for the main operations of the company. It is highlighted that the company during 2016 has recertified its environmental management system in Miami facilities following the guidelines of the international standard ISO 14.001.

- Maintenance of the Stage 2 Certification of IATA Environmental Assestment (IEnvA) whose scope is the international flights operated from Chile, the most advanced level of this certification; being the first in the continent and one of the four airlines in the world that have this certification.

- Preparation of the environmental chapter for the sustainability report of the company, which allows to measure progress in environmental issues.

- Answer to the questionnaire of the DJSI

- Measurement and external verification of the Corporate Carbon Footprint.

- Neutralization of land operations in the operations of Colombia and Peru with emblematic reforestation projects in the respective countries.

 

It is highlighted that in 2017, LATAM Airlines Group maintained its inclusion for the fourth consecutive year in the world category of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, with only 3 airlines in the world belonging to this select group.

 

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NOTE 37 - EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO THE DATE OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

On October 4, 2017 the company signed an agreement with the Acciona group to sell 100% of Andes Airport Services, which develops the ground handling business at the Santiago airport, for $ 24,300 million (US $ 38 million). The closing of the transaction is subject to the approval of the free competition authority. It is estimated that the closing of trading will materialize within this quarter and will have an effect on earnings of approximately US $ 20 million.

 

On October 17, 2017, the Brazilian tax authority (Receta Federal) notified LATAM Airlines Brazil that it intended to disallow deductions the company had taken for payments to certain parties, alleging that the supporting documentation was insufficient, and charged an aggregate amount of R$ 59.053.412,07 (MUS$ 18.641) : (i) R$ 29.362.538,2 (MUS$ 9.268) for taxes (including interest); and (ii) an administrative fine of R$ 29,690,873.87 (MUS$ 9.372) . LATAM Airlines Brazil will take the benefit of applying a 50% discount on the fine for paying the taxes (including interest) and accepting the imposition of the fine without litigating or admitting the allegations, having to pay as a result an aggregate amount of R$ 44.207.975,12 (MUS$ 13.955). This fine is recorded at the end of the period.

 

Subsequent to September 30, 2017 and until the date of issuance of these financial statements, there is no knowledge of other financial or other events that significantly affect the balances or their interpretation.

 

The consolidated financial statements of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries as of September 30, 2017, have been approved in an Extraordinary Board Meeting on November 15, 2017.

 

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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: November 16, 2017       LATAM AIRLINES GROUP S.A.
       
        By:   /s/ Enrique Cueto
        Name:   Enrique Cueto
        Title:   Latam Airlines Group CEO

 

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