20-F 1 d20f.htm FORM 20-F Form 20-F
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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 29, 2007

 


United States

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 20-F

 

¨ REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

OR

 

x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006

OR

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                      to                     

Commission file number 001-13142

Embotelladora Andina S.A.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Andina Bottling Company

(Translation of the Registrant’s name in English)

 

Republic of Chile
(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

Avenida El Golf 40, Office 401

Las Condes - Santiago, Chile

(Address of principal executive offices)

Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class

   Name of each exchange on which
registered

Series A Shares, Series B Shares of Registrant represented by American Depositary Shares

   New York Stock Exchange

Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

Securities for which there is a reporting obligation pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Act

7.000% Notes due October 1, 2007

7.625% Notes due October 1, 2027

7.875% Notes due October 1, 2097

The number of outstanding shares of the issuer’s stock as of December 31, 2006 was 760,274,542 as follows:

 

380,137,271    Series A Shares
380,137,271    Series B Shares

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.    Yes  x    No  ¨

If this report is an annual or transition report, indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.    Yes  ¨    No  x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    x  Yes    ¨  No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer  ¨                     Accelerated filer  x                         Non-accelerated filer  ¨

Indicate by check mark which financial statement item the registrant has elected to follow.    ¨  Item 17    x  Item 18

If this is an annual report, indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x

 



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PART I

      1

ITEM 1.

   IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISERS    1

ITEM 2.

   OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE    1

ITEM 3.

   KEY INFORMATION    1

ITEM 4.

   INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY    14

ITEM 4A.

   UNRESOLVED SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION STAFF COMMENTS    39

ITEM 5.

   OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS    39

ITEM 6.

   DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES    56

ITEM 7.

   MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS    66

ITEM 8.

   FINANCIAL INFORMATION    72

ITEM 9.

   THE OFFER AND LISTING    74

ITEM 10.

   ADDITIONAL INFORMATION    77

ITEM 11.

   QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK    92

ITEM 12.

   DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES    93

PART II

      94

ITEM 13.

   DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES    94

ITEM 14.

   MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF PROCEEDS    94

ITEM 15.

   CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES    94

ITEM 16A.

   AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT    94

ITEM 16B.

   CODE OF ETHICS    95

ITEM 16C.

   PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES    95

ITEM 16D.

   EXEMPTIONS FROM THE LISTING STANDARDS FOR AUDIT COMMITTEES    95

ITEM 16E.

   PURCHASERS OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS    96

PART III

      97

ITEM 17.

   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS    97

ITEM 18.

   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS    97

ITEM 19.

   EXHIBITS    97

EX-8.1: LIST OF OUR SUBSIDIARIES

EX-12.1: CERTIFICATION

EX-12.2: CERTIFICATION

EX-13.1: CERTIFICATION

EX-13.2: CERTIFICATION

 

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INTRODUCTION

References

Unless the context otherwise requires, as used in this annual report the following terms have the meanings set forth below:

 

   

the “Company” and “we” means Andina and its consolidated subsidiaries;

 

   

“Andina” means Embotelladora Andina S.A.;

 

   

“Refrescos” means the Company’s subsidiary, Río de Janeiro Refrescos Ltda. and its subsidiaries;

 

   

“Edasa” means the Company’s subsidiary, Embotelladora del Atlántico S.A.;

 

   

“Envases CMF” means the Company’s affiliate, Envases CMF S.A.;

 

   

“Vital” means the Company’s subsidiary, Vital S.A.;

 

   

“Vasa” means the Company’s subsidiary, Vital Aguas S.A.; and

 

   

“Multipack” means the Company’s subsidiary, Envases Multipack S.A.

Likewise, unless the context otherwise requires, “The Coca-Cola Company” means The Coca-Cola Company or any of its subsidiaries, including without limitation Coca-Cola de Chile S.A. (“C-C Chile”), which operates in the Republic of Chile, Coca-Cola Industrias Ltda. (“C-C Brazil”), which operates in the Federative Republic of Brazil (“Brazil”) and Servicios y Productos para Bebidas Refrescantes S.R.L. (“C-C Argentina”), which operates in the Republic of Argentina (“Argentina”).

In addition, as used in this annual report:

 

   

the “Chilean territory” means the Metropolitan Region of Santiago, Chile and the neighboring provinces of Cachapoal and San Antonio;

 

   

the “Brazilian territory” means the municipality of Río de Janeiro, the state of Espírito Santo, and portions of the neighboring areas of Itaguaí, Mangaratiba, Duque de Caixas and São João de Meriti, Niteroi, Itambi, Campos, Friburgo and Região dos Lagos and Nova Iguaçú; and

 

   

the “Argentine territory” means the provinces of Córdoba, Mendoza, San Juan, San Luis, Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires (San Nicolás and Ramallo, but excluding the federal capital) and most of Santa Fe.

 

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PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL AND CERTAIN OTHER INFORMATION

Unless otherwise specified, references herein to “dollars,” “U.S. dollars” or “US$” are to United States dollars; references to “pesos,” “Chilean pesos” or “Ch$” are to Chilean pesos; references to “UF” are to Unidades de Fomento, a daily indexed Chilean peso-denominated monetary unit that takes into account the effect of the Chilean inflation rate during the previous month; references to “Argentine pesos” or “AR$” are to Argentine pesos; and references to “real” or “reais” or “R$” are to Brazilian reais. Certain percentages and amounts contained in this annual report have been rounded for ease of presentation.

For the convenience of the reader, this annual report contains translations of certain Chilean peso amounts into U.S. dollars at specified rates. Unless otherwise indicated, U.S. dollar equivalent information for amounts in Chilean pesos is based on the Observed Exchange Rate (as defined under “Item 3. Key Information—Exchange Rates”) reported by the Banco Central de Chile (the Central Bank of Chile), which we refer to as the “Central Bank,” for December 31, 2006, which was Ch$532.39=US$1.00. The Observed Exchange Rate for June 27, 2007 was Ch$527.96 US$1.00. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York does not report a noon buying rate in New York City for Chilean pesos. No representation is made that the peso or U.S. dollar figures presented in this annual report could have been or could be converted into U.S. dollars or pesos, as the case may be, at any particular rate or at all.

Forward-looking information

This annual report contains or incorporates by reference statements that constitute “forward-looking statements,” in that they include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of our directors and officers with respect to our future operating performance. Such statements include any forecasts, projections and descriptions of anticipated cost savings or other synergies. Words such as “anticipate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “estimate,” variations of such words, and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. You should be aware that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and may involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors (including, without limitations, the actions of competitors, future global economic conditions, market conditions, foreign exchange rates, and operating and financial risks related to managing growth and integrating acquired businesses), many of which are beyond our control. The occurrence of any such factors not currently expected by us would significantly alter the results set forth in these statements. You should not place undue reliance on such statements, which speak only as of the date that they were made. Our independent auditors have not examined or compiled the forward-looking statements and, accordingly, do not provide any assurance with respect to such statements. These cautionary statements should be considered in connection with any written or oral forward-looking statements that we might issue in the future. We do not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions to such forward-looking statements after filing of this annual report to reflect later events or circumstances or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Market Data

We have computed the information contained in this annual report regarding annual volume and per capita growth rates and levels, and market share, product segment, packaging and population data in bottling and franchise territories, and it is based upon statistics accumulated and certain assumptions we have made. Additional data was obtained from third parties. Sales information presented with respect to soft drinks and beer is based on data supplied by A.C. Nielsen Company (“A.C. Nielsen”) and is believed to be accurate although no assurances to that effect can be given. To the extent estimates are contained in this annual report, we believe that to the best of our knowledge such estimates are reliable. Market data used throughout this annual report were derived from reports prepared by unaffiliated third-party sources. Such reports generally state that the information contained therein has been obtained from sources believed by such sources to be reliable. Certain market data herein (including percentage amounts) may not sum due to rounding.

 

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PART I

 

ITEM 1. IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISERS

Not Applicable

 

ITEM 2. OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE

Not Applicable

 

ITEM 3. KEY INFORMATION

Selected Financial Data

The following table presents our selected consolidated and other financial and operating information at the dates and for the periods indicated. The selected financial information at December 31, 2005 and 2006 and for each of the three years ended December 31, 2006 has been derived from, should be read in conjunction with, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to our Consolidated Financial Statements and the notes thereto, included elsewhere in this annual report in Item 18, that we refer to in this annual report as the “Consolidated Financial Statements.” Our Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with Chilean GAAP, which differs in certain significant respects from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States which we refer to as “U.S. GAAP.” Note 29 of the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements provides a description of the principal differences between Chilean GAAP and U.S. GAAP as they relate to us and a reconciliation to U.S. GAAP of net income and total shareholders’ equity for the periods and as of the dates covered thereby.

Our consolidated financial results include the results of our subsidiaries located outside Chile, principally in Brazil and Argentina. Our subsidiaries outside Chile prepare their financial statements in accordance with Chilean GAAP and, to comply with local regulations, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in their country of operation. Our Consolidated Financial Statements reflect the Chilean GAAP results of our subsidiaries outside Chile translated into Chilean pesos. Chilean GAAP requires monetary assets and liabilities to be translated at year-end rates of exchange, non-monetary assets and liabilities to be translated at historical rates of exchange as of the date of acquisition or incurrence, as the case may be, and income and expense accounts to be translated at the average monthly exchange rate for the month in which income or expense is recognized. Unless otherwise specified, our financial data is presented herein in constant Chilean pesos (which factors in the purchasing power of the Chilean peso) as of December 31, 2006. See Notes 1(c) and 29(a) and (b) to our Consolidated Financial Statements.

The following table presents our selected consolidated financial information. This information should be read in conjunction with, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to, our Consolidated Financial Statements, including the notes thereto in Item 18. The selected financial information contained herein is presented on a consolidated basis, and is not necessarily indicative of our financial position or results of operations at or for any future date or period.

 

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    Year ended December 31,  
    2006     2006     2005     2004     2003     2002  
    (in millions of constant Ch$ as of December 31, 2006 and millions of US$, except ratios, per share
and per ADS data, and sales volume)
 

Income Statement Data:

           

Chilean GAAP:

           

Net sales

  US$ 1,027     Ch$ 546.732     Ch$ 476.072     Ch$ 427.481     Ch$ 411.136     Ch$ 430.270  

Cost of sales

    (586 )     (312.077 )     (280.982 )     (258.132 )     (259.734 )     (281.262 )

Administrative and selling expenses

    (262 )     (139.593 )     (115.545 )     (102.831 )     (99.686 )     (103.540 )

Operating income

    179       95.062       79.544       66.518       51.716       45.468  

Non-operating (expense) income, net

    (1 )     (620 )     (7.252 )     (12.527 )     (26.361 )     8.762  

Income taxes and minority interest

    (26 )     (13.585 )     (8.716 )     (4.176 )     (1.099 )     (9.316 )

Amortization of goodwill

    (12 )     (6.502 )     (6.360 )     (7.337 )     (7.175 )     (8.754 )
                                               

Net income

  US$ 140     Ch$ 74.355     Ch$ 57.216     Ch$ 42.478     Ch$ 17.081     Ch$ 36.160  
                                               

Basic and diluted earning per share

           

Series A

  US$ 0.17       93.15       71.68       53.21       21.40       45.30  

Series B

    0.19       102.46       78.84       58.53       23.54       49.83  

Basic and diluted earning per ADS(3)

           

Series A

  US$ 1.05       558.87       430.05       319.28       128.40       271.80  

Series B

    1.15       614.73       473.04       351.19       141.24       298.98  

U.S.GAAP:

           

Net income

  US$ 144     Ch$ 76,853     Ch$ 76,763     Ch$ 54,547     Ch$ 18,777     Ch$ 45,954  

Total number of shares:

           

Series A

    380,137,271       380,137,271       380,137,271       380,137,271       380,137,271       380,137,271  

Series B

    380,137,271       380,137,271       380,137,271       380,137,271       380,137,271       380,137,271  

Dividends declared per series:

           

Series A

  US$ 66     Ch$ 35,155     Ch$ 33,908     Ch$ 22,504     Ch$ 24,405     Ch$ 27,446  

Series B

    73       38,671       37,299       24,755       26,845       30,191  

Basic and diluted earning per share

           

Series A

  US$ 0.18       96.27       96.16       68.33       23.52       57.56  

Series B

    0.20       105.90       105.77       75.16       25.87       63.32  

Basic and diluted earning per ADS(3)

           

Series A

  US$ 1.09       577.62       576.97       409.99       141.14       345.38  

Series B

    1.19       635.40       634.64       450.97       155.23       379.93  

Balance Sheet Data:

           

Chilean GAAP:

           

Total assets

  US$ 965     Ch$ 513,599     Ch$ 537,097     Ch$ 613,214     Ch$ 634,719     Ch$ 734,366  

Short-term debt (1)

    62       32,901       42,988       35,434       21,976       18,655  

Long-term debt

    144       76,443       104,404       166,434       185,929       214,923  

Total shareholders’ equity

    516       274,733       274,074       307,647       328,442       404,207  

U.S.GAAP:

           

Total shareholders’ equity

    540       287,230       295,658       318,302       326,713       391,140  

Other Financial Information:

           

Chilean GAAP:

           

Cash flows from operating activities

  US$ 238     Ch$ 126,922     Ch$ 98,857     Ch$ 74,348     Ch$ 78,376     Ch$ 107,649  

Cash flows from investing activities

    11       5,983       11,137       (39,763 )     (19,310 )     (41,902 )

Cash flows from financing activities

    (211 )     (112,315 )     (116,518 )     (46,329 )     (64,413 )     (69,813 )

Depreciation

    56       29,554       29,647       33,266       35,739       44,095  

Capital expenditures

    70       37,004       27,970       26,699       27,477       26,106  

Ratio of total debt to total capitalization (2)

    0.28       0.28       0.35       0.40       0.39       0.37  

Other Operating Data:

           

Sales volume of :

           

Coca-Cola Soft Drinks (million UCs)(5)

    381.9       381.9       360.1       336.3       315.5       301.8  

Other Beverages (million UCs) (4)(5)

    33.3       33.3       29.3       27.8       27.0       26.0  

 

(1) Includes short-term bank liabilities and the portion of long–term bank liabilities and bonds payable within 12 months.

 

(2) Total debt is calculated as the sum of short–term and long–term financial debt. Total capitalization is calculated as the sum of total financial debt, minority interest and total shareholders’ equity. Shareholders’ equity under U.S. GAAP differs from Chilean GAAP in certain important respects. For a summary of the principal differences between U.S. GAAP and Chilean GAAP as they relate to us, see “Item 5 – Operating and Financial Review and Prospects – U.S. GAAP Reconciliation” and Note 29 to our Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

(3) Each ADS represents six shares of common stock.

 

(4) Includes waters and juices (in Chile and Argentina) and beer, waters and juices (in Brazil).

 

(5) Unit cases (“UCs”) refer to 192 ounces of finished beverage product (24 eight-ounce servings) or 5.68 liters.

 

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Exchange Rates

The following table sets forth the annual low, high, average and period-end Observed Exchange Rate for U.S. dollars for each year beginning in 2002 and for each month during the six months immediately preceding the month of this annual report, as reported by the Central Bank.

 

     Daily Observed Exchange Rate Ch$ per US$(1)

Year

   Low(2)    High(2)    Average(3)    Period End

2002

   641.75    756.56    689.50    718.61

2003

   593.10    758.21    691.04    593.80

2004

   557.40    649.45    609.41    557.40

2005

   509.70    592.75    559.68    512.50

2006

   511.44    549.63    530.34    532.39

Month

                   

December 2006

   524.78    534.43    527.89    532.39

January 2007

   534.32    545.18    541.06    544.49

February 2007

   535.29    548.67    542.05    540.07

March 2007

   535.36    541.95    538.45    539.21

April 2007

   525.96    539.69    531.64    525.96

May 2007

   517.64    527.52    521.98    525.10

Source: Central Bank.

 

(1) Nominal Figures.

 

(2) Exchange rates are the actual low and high, on a day-by-day basis for each period.

 

(3) With respect to annual periods, the average of the exchange rates on the last day of each month during the year and, with respect to monthly periods, the actual daily exchange rates.

The Observed Exchange Rate on June 27, 2007 was Ch$527.96 per US$1.00.

Risk Factors

We and our subsidiaries outside Chile are subject to various economic, political, social and competitive conditions. Any of the following risks, if they materialize, could materially and adversely affect our business, results of operations, prospects and financial condition.

Risks Related to our Company

We rely heavily on our relationship with The Coca-Cola Company which has substantial influence over our business and operations

Approximately 88% of our net sales in 2006 were derived from the distribution of Coca-Cola soft drinks and 9% from the distribution of other beverages bearing trademarks owned by The Coca-Cola Company. We produce, market and distribute Coca-Cola products through standard bottler agreements between our bottler subsidiaries and, in each case, the local subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company or, in the case of fruit juices and nectars, The Minute Maid Company, a subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company. The Coca-Cola Company has the ability to exercise substantial influence over our business through its rights under the Bottler Agreements. See “Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions—Bottler Agreements.” Under the Bottler Agreements, The Coca-Cola Company unilaterally sets the prices for Coca-Cola soft drink concentrates and Coca-Cola beverages (in the case of soft drinks pre-mixed by The Coca-Cola Company) sold to us. The Coca-Cola Company also monitors pricing changes we institute and has the right to review and approve our marketing, operational and advertising plans. These factors may impact our profit margins which could adversely affect our net income and results of operations. Our

 

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marketing campaigns for all Coca-Cola products are designed and controlled by The Coca-Cola Company. Pursuant to the Bottler Agreements, we are required to submit a business plan to The Coca-Cola Company for prior approval on a yearly basis. In accordance with the Bottler Agreements, The Coca-Cola Company may, among other things, require that we demonstrate financial ability to meet our business plan and if we are not able to demonstrate our financial capacity The Coca-Cola Company may terminate our rights to produce, market and distribute Coca-Cola soft drinks or other Coca-Cola beverages in territories where we have such approval. Under the Bottler Agreements, we are prohibited from producing, bottling, distributing or selling any products that could be substituted for, be confused with or be considered an imitation of, Coca-Cola soft drinks or other Coca-Cola beverages and products.

We depend on The Coca-Cola Company to renew the Bottler Agreements which are subject to termination by The Coca-Cola Company in the event we default or upon expiration of their respective terms. We cannot assure you that the Bottler Agreements will be renewed or extended upon their expiration, and even if they are renewed, we cannot be certain that renewal will be granted on the same terms as those currently in effect. Termination, non-extension or non-renewal of any of the Bottler Agreements would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operation.

In addition, any acquisition we make of bottlers of Coca-Cola products in other countries may require, among other things, the consent of The Coca-Cola Company under bottler agreements to which such other bottlers are subject. We cannot assure you that The Coca-Cola Company will consent to any future geographic expansion of our Coca-Cola beverage business. In addition, we cannot assure you that our relationship with The Coca-Cola Company will not undergo significant changes in the future. If such changes do occur, our operations, and financial results and condition could be materially affected.

Our business is highly competitive and subject to price competition which may impact our net profits and margins

The soft drink and non-alcoholic beverage businesses are highly competitive in each of our Company’s franchise territories. In our franchise territories we compete with bottlers of regional brands as well as with products from Pepsi bottlers. Although our management believes that we are well positioned to meet our objective of increasing sales volume at acceptable levels in each of the franchise territories, it is possible that competition will continue, and we cannot assure you that such competition will not intensify in the future which could materially and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. See “Item 4. Information on the Company — Part B. Business Overview— Soft Drink Business—Competition.”

Raw material prices may be subject to U.S. dollar/local currency exchange risk which could increase our costs of operations

Numerous raw materials, including sugar and resin, are used in producing beverages and containers. We purchase raw materials from both domestic and international suppliers. See “Item 4. Information on the Company—Part B. Business Overview—Soft Drink Business—Raw Materials and Supplies.” Because we are often required to purchase raw materials in the international markets using U.S. dollars, we are subject to local currency risk in each of our operations. If the Chilean peso, Brazilian real or Argentine peso were to depreciate significantly against the U.S. dollar, the cost of certain raw materials could rise significantly, which could have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operation. We cannot assure you that these currencies will not lose value against the U.S. dollar in the future.

 

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Instability in the supply of utility services may adversely impact our results of operations

Our operations depend on a stable supply of utilities and fuel in the countries where we operate. Given recent economic instability, particularly in Argentina, we cannot assure you that such instability will not impair our ability to procure required utility services or fuel in the future which could adversely impact our results or operations. Fluctuations in oil prices have affected the cost of energy and transportation in the three countries we operate and we expect that they will continue to do so in the future.

Perception of risk in emerging economies may impede our access to international capital markets, hinder our ability to finance our operations and adversely affect the market price of our common shares and American Depositary Shares or ADSs

As a general rule, international investors consider Brazil and Argentina, and to a lesser extent Chile, to be emerging market economies. Consequently, economic conditions and the market for securities of emerging market countries influence investors’ perceptions of Chile, Brazil and Argentina and their evaluation of companies’ securities located in these countries.

During periods of heightened investor concern regarding emerging market economies, Brazil and Argentina, in particular, have experienced significant outflows of U.S. dollars. In addition, Brazilian and Argentine companies have faced higher costs for raising funds, both domestically and abroad, as well as limited access to international capital markets, which have negatively affected the prices of Brazilian and Argentine securities. Although economic conditions are different in each country, investors’ reactions to developments in one country may affect the securities of issuers in other countries, including Chile. For example, adverse developments in other developing or emerging market countries may lead to decreased investor interest in investing in Chile or in the securities of Chilean companies, including securities of the Company.

It may be difficult to enforce civil liabilities against us or our directors, executive officers or controlling persons

We are a sociedad anónima, or stock corporation, organized under the laws of Chile. Some of our directors, executive officers and controlling persons reside in Chile or outside of the United States. In addition, all or a substantial portion of the assets of these persons and of our assets are located outside of the United States. As a result, it may not be possible for investors to effect service of process within the United States upon such persons, or to enforce against them in U.S. courts judgments predicated upon civil liability provisions of the federal securities laws of the United States or otherwise obtained in U.S. courts. Because our assets are located outside of the United States, any judgment obtained in the United States against us may not be fully collectible in the United States.

 

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Risks Relating to Chile

Our growth and profitability depend on economic conditions in Chile

Approximately 45% of our assets and 40% of our net sales in 2006 were derived from our operations in Chile. Thus, our financial condition and results of operations depend significantly on economic conditions prevailing in Chile. According to data published by the Central Bank, the Chilean economy grew at a 2.1% in 2002, 3.8% in 2003, 6.0%, in 2004, 5.7% in 2005 and 4.0% during 2006. Our financial condition and results of operations could also be adversely affected by changes over which we have no control, including, without limitation:

 

   

the economic or other policies of the Chilean government, which has a substantial influence over many aspects of the private sector;

 

   

other political or economic developments in or affecting Chile;

 

   

regulatory changes or administrative practices of Chilean authorities;

 

   

inflation and governmental policies to combat inflation;

 

   

currency exchange movements; and

 

   

global and regional economic conditions.

Inflation in Chile may disrupt our business and have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations

Although Chilean inflation has moderated in recent years, Chile has experienced high levels of inflation in the past. High levels of inflation in Chile could adversely affect the Chilean economy and have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. The annual rates of inflation (as measured by changes in the consumer price index and as reported by the Chilean National Institute of Statistics) in 2004, 2005, and 2006 were 2.4%, 3.7% and 2.6%, respectively. We cannot assure you that Chilean inflation will not increase significantly. We cannot assure you that, under competitive pressure, we will be able to realize price increases, which could adversely impact our financial condition and results of operations.

 

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The Chilean peso is subject to depreciation and volatility which could adversely affect the value of an investment in our securities

The Chilean government’s economic policies and any future changes in the value of the peso against the U.S. dollar could adversely affect our operations and financial results and the dollar value of an investor’s return on an investment in our securities. The peso has been subject to large nominal devaluations in the past and may be subject to significant fluctuations in the future. Based on the Observed Exchange Rates for U.S. dollars in the period from December 31, 1997 to December 31, 2002 the value of the peso relative to the U.S. dollar decreased approximately 38.9% in nominal terms (without adjusting for inflation) and decreased 27.8% in real terms (adjusting for inflation), in the period from December 31, 2002 to December 31, 2006, the value of the peso relative to the U.S. dollar appreciated 35.0% in nominal terms (without adjusting for inflation) and appreciated 48.6% in real terms (adjusting for inflation). During 2006 the value of the peso relative to the U.S. dollar depreciated 3.7% in nominal terms (without adjusting for inflation) and depreciated 1.3% in real terms (adjusted for inflation). See “—Exchange Rates.”

Our Class A shares and Class B shares are traded in pesos on the Chilean Stock Exchanges. Cash distributions with respect to the shares will be received in pesos by the depositary, currently The Bank of New York or the depositary (as depositary for the Series A and Series B shares represented by the Series A and Series B ADSs), which will convert such pesos to U.S. dollars at the then prevailing exchange rate to make U.S. dollar payments in respect of the ADSs. If the value of the peso depreciates relative to the U.S. dollar, the value of the ADSs and any distributions to be received from the depositary would be adversely affected. In addition, the depositary will incur foreign currency conversion costs (to be ultimately borne by the holders of the ADSs) in connection with the foreign currency conversion and subsequent distribution of dividends or other payments with respect to our ADRs. See “—Exchange Rates.”

Exchange controls and withholding taxes in Chile may limit repatriation of your investment

Equity investments in Chile by persons who are not Chilean residents are generally subject to various exchange control regulations that govern the repatriation of the investments and earnings. The ADSs are governed by an Agreement among us, the depositary and the Central Bank (the “Foreign Investment Agreement”). The Foreign Investment Agreement grants the depositary and the holders of the ADRs access to Chile’s Formal Exchange Market, permits the depositary to remit dividends it receives from us to the holders of ADSs and permits the holders of ADSs to repatriate the proceeds of the sale of shares withdrawn from the ADR facility, thereby enabling them to acquire on more favorable terms currencies necessary to repatriate investments in the shares and earnings therefrom. See “—Exchange Rates.” Pursuant to current Chilean law, the Foreign Investment Agreement may not be amended unilaterally by the Central Bank, and there are judicial precedents (which are not binding with respect to future judicial decisions) indicating that the Foreign Investment Agreement may not be voided by future legislative changes.

Dividends received by holders of ADSs are paid net of foreign currency exchange fees and expenses of the depositary and are subject to Chilean withholding tax, currently imposed at a rate of 35%, subject to credits in certain cases as described under “Item 10. Additional Considerations —Tax Considerations Relating to Equity Securities”.

In order to facilitate capital movements from and into Chile and to encourage foreign investment, the Central Bank eliminated foreign exchange restrictions and adopted the Compendio de Normas de Cambios Internacionales (“Compendium of Foreign Exchange Regulations”) effective April 19, 2001.

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the payment of dividends will not be imposed in the future, nor can we advise as to the duration or impact of such restrictions if imposed. If for any reason, including changes in the Foreign Investment Agreement or Chilean law, the depositary was able to convert Chilean pesos to U.S. dollars, investors would receive dividends or other distributions, if any, in Chilean pesos.

Risks Relating to Brazil

The Brazilian government has exercised and continues to exercise influence over the Brazilian economy, which together with historically volatile Brazilian political and economic conditions, could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations and the market price of our shares and ADSs

Approximately 37% of our assets and 40% of our consolidated net sales in 2006 were derived from our operations in Brazil. Because demand for soft drinks and beverage products is usually correlated to economic conditions prevailing in the relevant local market, which in turn is dependent on the macroeconomic condition of the country in which the market is located, our financial condition and results of operations to a considerable extent are dependent upon political and economic conditions prevailing in Brazil.

Historically, the Brazilian government has changed monetary, credit, tariff, and other policies to influence the course of Brazil’s economy. Such government actions have included wage and price controls as well as other measures such as freezing bank accounts, imposing exchange controls and imposing limits on imports and exports. Changes in policy and other political and economic developments could adversely affect the Brazilian economy and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. The Brazilian government has exercised and continues to exercise substantial influence over many aspects of the private sector. For example, the Brazilian government in the past has imposed domestic price controls on certain products, including price controls on soft drinks and beer. Actions of the Brazilian government in the future could have a significant effect on economic conditions in Brazil, which could adversely affect private sector companies such as Refrescos, and thus, could adversely affect us.

Brazil’s current President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, was elected in October 2002 and took office on January 1, 2003. During 2006 he was reelected and will continue in office until the end of 2010. In the period leading up to and following President Lula’s election, there was substantial uncertainty regarding the policies the new government would pursue, including the potential implementation of macroeconomic policies that could have differed significantly from those of the prior administration. Although certain macroeconomic uncertainty remains, the level of confidence in the Brazilian economy improved recently resulting in an 8.1%, 11.8% and 8.7% appreciation in the value of the real against the U.S. dollar during 2004, 2005 and 2006 respectively. We cannot assure you that current economic conditions and policies intended to promote continued economic development will continue. We cannot predict what effect the policies of President Lula’s administration will have on Brazilian economic conditions or on our financial condition or results of operations.

Although inflation in Brazil has stabilized in recent years, increased inflation may adversely affect the operations of Refrescos which could adversely impact our financial condition and results of operations

Brazil has experienced high and generally unpredictable rates of inflation for many years in the past. Inflation itself, as well as the governmental policies to combat inflation, has had significant negative effects on the Brazilian economy in general. During the last two years Brazil has faced progressive lower inflation rates, in line with the country’s improvement of macroeconomic policies. As measured by the Brazilian Índice Nacional de Preços au Consumidor or INPC, inflation in Brazil was 6.1%, 5.1% and 2.8% in 2004, 2005 and 2006, respectively. We cannot assure you that levels of inflation in Brazil will not increase in future years and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or

 

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results of operations. Inflationary pressures may lead to further government intervention in the economy, including the introduction of government policies that could adversely affect the results of operations of Refrescos and consequently our financial condition and results of operations and the market price of our shares and ADSs.

The Brazilian real is subject to depreciation and volatility which could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations

Brazil’s rate of inflation and the government’s actions to combat inflation have also affected the exchange rate between the real and the U.S. Dollar. During 2005 and 2006, the real appreciated 11.8% and 8.7%, respectively against the U.S. dollar compared to the prior year period. Current conditions are different, there is a higher volume of dollar reserves and a favorable trade balance, but there can be no assurance that the real will not again be devalued relative to the U.S. dollar, or that the real will not fluctuate significantly relative to the U.S. dollar. In the event of a devaluation of the real, the financial condition and results of operations of our Brazilian subsidiary could be adversely affected.

Depreciation of the real relative to the U.S. dollar may increase the cost of servicing foreign currency-denominated debt that we may incur in the future, which could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. In addition, depreciation of the real creates additional inflationary pressures in Brazil that may negatively affect our results of operations. Depreciation generally curtails access to international capital markets and may prompt recessionary government intervention. It also reduces the U.S. dollar value of our revenues, distributions and dividends, and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the market price of our common shares. On the other hand, the appreciation of the real against the U.S. dollar may lead to the deterioration of Brazil’s public accounts and balance of payments, as well as to lower economic growth from exports.

The Brazilian government imposes certain restrictions on currency conversions and remittances abroad which could affect the timing and amount of any dividend or other payment we receive

Brazilian law guarantees foreign shareholders of Brazilian companies the right to repatriate their invested capital and to receive all dividends in foreign currency provided that their investment is registered with the Banco Central do Brazil, which we refer to as the Brazilian Central Bank. We registered our investment in Refrescos with the Brazilian Central Bank on October 19, 1995. Although dividend payments related to profits obtained subsequent to January 1, 1996 are not subject to income tax, after the sum of repatriated capital and invested capital exceeds the investment amount registered with the Brazilian Central Bank, repatriated capital is subject to a capital gains tax of 15%. Under current Chilean tax law, we will realize a tax credit in respect of all Brazilian taxes paid relating to Refrescos. There can be no assurance that the Brazilian government will not impose additional restrictions or modify existing regulations that would have an adverse effect on an investor’s ability to repatriate funds from Brazil nor can there be any assurance of the timing or duration of such restrictions, if imposed in the future.

Risks Relating to Argentina

Our business is dependent to some extent on economic conditions in Argentina

Approximately 18% of our assets and 20% of our net sales in 2006 were derived from our operations in Argentina. Because demand for soft drinks and beverage products usually is correlated to economic conditions prevailing in the local market, which in turn is dependent on the macroeconomic condition of the country in which the market is located, the financial condition and results of operations of our franchise in Argentina are, to a considerable extent, dependent upon political and economic conditions prevailing in Argentina. In 2006, the Argentine economy continued recovering following the acute economic crisis that prevailed from 1998 through 2003. Recording a positive GDP growth, stability in its fiscal accounts, and a robust growth in exports. The Argentine crisis had a material adverse effect

 

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on our operations in Argentina. Notwithstanding the positive economic results recorded from 2003 until 2006, we cannot assure you that economic conditions will continue to improve or that our operations in Argentina will continue to experience improved results.

Political and economic instability may recur which could have a material adverse effect on our Argentine operations and on our financial condition and results of operations.

In the period from 1998 through 2003, Argentina experienced acute economic problems that culminated with the restructuring of substantially all of Argentina’s sovereign bond indebtedness. A succession of presidents were inaugurated during this crisis period and various states of emergency were declared that suspended civil liberties and instituted restrictions on transfers of funds abroad and foreign exchange controls, among other measures. During this period, Argentina’s GDP contracted by 10.9% during 2002. Beginning in 2003, Argentine GDP began to recover and in 2004 and 2005 recorded an average rate of growth of 9% and continued to record significant GDP growth during 2006 of 8.4%.

The macroeconomic condition in Argentina has been characterized by:

 

   

increased inflation during 2006, which has been slightly controlled by price control;

 

   

high nominal exchange rate;

 

   

primary fiscal surplus and commercial surplus;

 

   

negative real interest rates; and

 

   

expansive monetary policy.

The Argentine economy had four years of recovery between 2003 and 2006, resulting in a cumulative 40% increase in GDP compared to 2002.

Real GDP growth was 8.4% for the year 2006. The exchange rate was stable during 2006, with variations of 1.0% and official inflation was 9.8% versus 12.3% in 2005, resulting from the price control policy carried out by the government. As of December 31, 2006, the exchange rate was AR$3.06 per U.S. dollar compared to AR$3.03 per U.S. dollar as of December 31, 2005. The employment situation improved slightly as the unemployment rate reached 9.8% during 2006, reflecting a decrease from the 10.1% achieved during 2005.

Despite the improvement of the Argentine economy from 2003 until 2006 compared to 2002, certain underlying structural problems which have repeatedly caused or contributed to the political crisis in the past, have not yet been resolved. A number of unpopular decisions may need to be made in order to address the continuing problems that Argentina is currently undergoing which may or may not impact popular support for current and future presidential administrations and political stability in Argentina. There can be no certainty Unstable economic conditions have had, and could have, a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operation.

During January of 2006, the Argentine government proceeded with an anticipated payment of the totality of the debt with the International Monetary Fund, paying almost US$9,600 million. After this payment, the balance of the Argentine public debt amounted to US$124,000 million, with the titles issued as a result of the exchange representing the most significant portion of the debt.

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the possibility of default on its issued bonds if economic recovery abates and a new economic crisis emerges which could again have a material adverse effect on our results of operation and prospects.

The Argentine government continues to face significant exposure to litigation from holders of its defaulted debt that did not participate in the Argentine government’s exchange offer. At present, there are legal proceedings against the Argentine government in the United States, Italy and Germany. Although it is impossible to determine what the outcome of these proceedings will be, a judgment against the Argentine government in such cases could result in a reduction in funding sources and investment capital, which could have a significant effect on the Argentine government’s capacity to implement reforms and reinstate sustainable economic growth, all of which could adversely affect our results of operations.

The Argentine government imposes certain restrictions on currency conversions and remittances abroad which could affect the timing and amount of any dividends or other payment we receive from our Argentine franchise

Until December 2001, the Argentine peso was pegged 1-to-1 to the U.S. dollar. From January 1st, 2002, the Argentine peso has been allowed to float freely against the U.S. dollar and other foreign currencies.

Since 2003 and following a series of restrictive measures in the money market and fund movements, the Argentine Central Bank removed several of the foreign exchange restrictions, including elimination of the requirement that the Argentine Central Bank approve the repayment of principal of financial indebtedness, extended the term for the repatriation of export proceeds, allowed earlier payments of imports, and as of April 2004, increased up to US$2 million, the monthly amount that Argentine-domiciled individuals or corporations are allowed to purchase and transfer abroad.

There can be no assurance that the Argentine Central Bank will not once again require its prior authorization for the transfer of funds abroad in the form of dividends or payment of inter-company or third party loans. Any such inability to transfer funds outside of Argentina, in the form of dividends or otherwise, could adversely affect the value of our Argentine operations and the market value of our ADSs.

Inflation in Argentina may adversely affect our operations which could adversely impact our financial condition and results of operations

Argentina has experienced high levels of inflation in recent decades, resulting in large devaluations of its currency. Argentina’s historically high rates of inflation resulted mainly from its lack of control over fiscal policy and the money supply. The annual rates of inflation (as measured by changes in the consumer price index) in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 were -1.5%, 41.0%, 3.7%, 6.1%, 12.3%, and 9.8% respectively. High levels of inflation in Argentina could adversely affect the Argentine economy and have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

The Argentine peso is subject to depreciation and volatility which could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations

The Argentine government’s economic policies and any future devaluation of the Argentine peso against the U.S. dollar could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. The Argentine peso has been subject to large devaluations in the past and may be subject to significant fluctuations in the future.

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of the Argentine economic crisis, there have been significant fluctuations in the value of the Argentine peso causing repeated Argentine Central Bank interventions to stabilize the Argentine peso through purchases and sales of U.S. dollars. Since the devaluation of the Argentine peso, the Argentine peso has fluctuated significantly, which has had a negative impact on our results.

We cannot assure you that the policies to be implemented by the Argentine government in the future will stabilize the value of the Argentine peso against foreign currencies. Therefore, the Argentine peso may continue to be subject to significant fluctuations and further depreciations which might significantly and adversely affect our financial condition and the results of our operations.

Argentina continues to face political and economic uncertainty

Although general economic conditions have improved recently, the rapid and radical nature of the changes in the Argentine social, political, economic and legal environment over the past years and the absence of a clear political consensus in favor of any particular set of economic policies raises doubts about Argentina’s economic and political future. It is possible that, despite recent economic growth, Argentina could return to a deeper recession, higher inflation and unemployment and greater social unrest. We cannot assure you that laws and regulations implemented by the Argentine government to regulate the economy will not continue to change in the future or that any changes will not adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.

Risk Factors Relating to the ADSs and the Shares

Preemptive rights may be unavailable to holders of our ADSs

According to the Ley de Sociedades Anónimas No. 18.046 and the Reglamento de Sociedades Anónimas (collectively, the “Chilean Companies Law”), whenever we issue new shares for cash, we are required to grant preemptive rights to holders of our shares (including shares represented by ADSs), giving them the right to purchase a sufficient number of shares to maintain their existing ownership percentage. However, we may not be able to offer shares to United States holders of ADSs pursuant to preemptive rights granted to our shareholders in connection with any future issuance of shares unless a registration statement under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, is effective with respect to such rights and shares, or an exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, is available.

Under the procedure established by the Central Bank, the foreign investment agreement of a Chilean company with an existing ADR program will become subject to an amendment (which will also be deemed to incorporate all laws and regulations applicable to international offerings in effect as of the date of the amendment) that will extend the benefits of such contract to new shares issued pursuant to a preemptive rights offering to existing ADS owners and to other persons residing and domiciled outside of Chile that exercise preemptive rights, upon request to the Central Bank. We intend to evaluate at the time of any rights offering the costs and potential liabilities associated with any such registration statement as well as the indirect benefits to us of enabling United States holders of ADSs to exercise preemptive rights and any other factors that we consider appropriate at the time, and then make a decision as to whether to file such registration statement.

We cannot assure you that any registration statement would be filed. To the extent holders of ADSs are unable to exercise such rights because a registration statement has not been filed, the depositary will attempt to sell such holders’ preemptive rights and distribute the net proceeds thereof if a secondary market for such rights exists and a premium can be recognized over the cost of any such sale. If such rights cannot be sold, they will expire and holders of ADSs will not realize any value from the grant of such preemptive rights. In any such case, such holder’s equity interest in the Company would be diluted proportionately.

 

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Shareholders’ rights are less well defined in Chile than in other jurisdictions, including the United States

Under the United States federal securities laws, as a foreign private issuer, we are exempt from certain rules that apply to domestic United States issuers with equity securities registered under the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including the proxy solicitation rules, the rules requiring disclosure of share ownership by directors, officers and certain shareholders. We are also exempt from certain of the corporate governance requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the New York Stock Exchange, Inc., including the requirements concerning independent directors.

Our corporate affairs are governed by the laws of Chile and our estatutos or bylaws, which function not only as our bylaws but also as our articles of incorporation. Under such laws, our shareholders may have fewer or less well-defined rights than they might have as shareholders of a corporation incorporated in a U.S. jurisdiction.

Pursuant to Law No. 19,705, enacted in December 2000, the controlling shareholders of an open stock corporation can only sell their controlling shares via a tender offer issued to all shareholders in which the bidder would have to buy all the offered shares up to the percentage determined by it, when the price paid is substantially higher than the market price (that is, when the price paid was higher than the average market price of a period starting 90 days before the proposed transaction and ending 30 days before such proposed transaction, plus 10%).

The market for our shares may be volatile and illiquid

The Chilean securities markets are substantially smaller, less liquid and more volatile than major securities markets in the United States. The Bolsa de Comercio de Santiago (the “Santiago Stock Exchange”), which is Chile’s principal securities exchange, had a market capitalization of approximately US$175,047 million at December 31, 2006 and an average monthly trading volume of approximately US$2,419 million for 2006. The lack of liquidity owing, in part, to the relatively small size of the Chilean securities markets may have a material adverse effect on the trading prices of our shares. Because the market for our ADSs depends, in part, on investors’ perception of the value of our underlying shares, this lack of liquidity for our shares in Chile may have a significant effect on the trading prices of our ADSs.

 

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ITEM 4. INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY

 

A. History and development of the Company

Our legal name is Embotelladora Andina S.A. and our commercial name for advertising and publicity purposes is Andina. We were incorporated and organized on February 7, 1946 under the Chilean Companies Law as a sociedad anónima (stock corporation). An abstract of our bylaws is registered with the Registro de Comercio de Santiago (Public Registry of Commerce of the City of Santiago) under No. 581 on page 768 of the year 1946. Pursuant to our bylaws, our term of duration is indefinite.

Our shares of common stock are listed and traded on the Santiago Stock Exchange and also traded on the Bolsa de Comercio de Valparaiso (the Valparaiso Stock Exchange) and Bolsa Electrónica de Chile (the Chilean Electronic Stock Exchange). Our Series A and Series B ADSs representing our Series A and Series B shares, respectively, are listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Our principal executive offices are located at Avenida El Golf 40, Piso 4, Las Condes, Santiago, Chile. Our telephone number is +56-2-338-0520 and our website is www.koandina.com.

Our depositary agent for the ADSs in the United States is The Bank of New York, located at One Wall Street, New York, New York 10286. Our depositary agent’s telephone number is (212) 815-2296. Our authorized representative in the United States is Puglisi & Associates, located at 850 Library Avenue, Suite 204, Newark, Delaware 19711, United States and their phone number is (302) 738-6680.

History

In 1941, The Coca-Cola Company licensed a private Chilean company to produce coca-cola soft drinks in Chile, and production began in 1943. In 1946, the original licensee withdrew from the license arrangement, and a group of U.S. and Chilean investors formed Andina, which became The Coca-Cola Company’s sole licensee in Chile. Between 1946 and the early 1980s, Andina developed the Chilean market for Coca-Cola soft drinks with a system of production and distribution facilities covering the central and southern regions of Chile. In the early 1980s, Andina sold its Coca-Cola licenses for most areas outside the Santiago metropolitan region and concentrated on the development of its soft drink business in the Santiago area. Although no longer the sole Coca-Cola bottler in Chile, Andina has been the principal manufacturer of Coca-Cola products in Chile for an uninterrupted period of over 60 years.

In 1985, a majority of Andina’s shares was acquired by Freire and certain related persons. On December 31, 2006, Freire and entities controlled by Freire owned approximately 52.6% of our outstanding Series A shares, which have preferred voting rights and thereby controlled us.

Refrescos, our Brazilian subsidiary, began production and distribution of Coca-Cola soft drinks in Río de Janeiro in 1942. In June 1994, we acquired 100% of the capital stock of Refrescos for approximately US$120 million and contributed an additional US$31 million to Refrescos’ capital immediately after the acquisition to repay certain indebtedness of Refrescos.

Production of Coca-Cola soft drinks in the Argentine territory began in 1943 with the start-up of operations in the province of Córdoba, Argentina, through Inti S.A.I.C., which we refer to as Inti. In July 1995, we (through Inversiones del Atlántico S.A., an investment company incorporated in Argentina), which we refer to as IASA, acquired a 59% interest in Edasa, the parent company of Rosario Refrescos S.A. and Mendoza Refrescos S.A. These entities were subsequently merged to create Rosario Mendoza Refrescos S.A., which we refer to as Romesa. In 1996 we acquired an additional 35.9% interest in Edasa and an additional 78.7% interest in Inti and a 100% interest in Cipet located in Buenos Aires (a PET plastic bottle and packaging business) and a 15.2% interest in Cican. Edasa is the Coca-Cola bottler in the provinces of Entre Ríos, San Luis, San Juan, Mendoza, part of Santa Fe and part of Buenos Aires. During 1997, the operations of Romesa were merged into Inti. In 1999, Edasa was merged into IASA. In 2000,

 

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IASA was merged into Inti, which in turn changed its corporate name to Embotelladora del Atlántico S.A. (EDASA). In December 2002, the boards of directors of Edasa and Cipet, decided to merge Cipet into Edasa.

In December 1998, Andina repurchased from The Coca-Cola Company its 49% stake in Vital for US$25.5 million. Concurrently with that transaction, The Coca-Cola Company purchased Vital’s mineral water springs located at Chanqueahue, 80 miles south of Santiago for US$10.7 million. As part of the transaction, the Vital bottler agreement was replaced with a juice bottler agreement with Minute Maid International Inc., as well as a new mineral water bottling agreement with The Coca-Cola Company. In addition, the 1995 shareholders’ agreement between us and The Coca-Cola Company regarding ownership of Vital was terminated. The Coca-Cola Company paid us US$22.6 million in consideration for that termination. The restructuring of the water and juice business in Chile enhanced our focus on the production of soft drinks, water and juice, which historically had been our core strength.

On December 22, 2005, the production and packaging business of water, juice and non-carbonated beverages licensed by The Coca-Cola Company in Chile was restructured. Vital Aguas S.A. was created to develop the production and packaging businesses of Vital de Chanqueahue, mineral water and other non-carbonated beverages pursuant to contracts and authorizations agreed upon by Vital Aguas S.A. and The Coca-Cola Company. Consequently, Vital now focuses on producing juice and non-carbonated beverages and Vital Aguas S.A. produces and bottles water. Andina, Embonor S.A. and Embotelladora Coca-Cola Polar S.A. own 56.5%, 26.4% and 17.1%, respectively, of the outstanding capital of Vital Aguas S.A. The equity interests of Embonor and Polar in Vital Aguas S.A. were sold by Andina for UF 169,306 and UF 109,428, respectively, generating earnings of ThCh$3,890,351 (UF 215,919). These earnings are recorded under other Non-operating income on our consolidated statements of income.

In March 2000, we purchased through Refrescos, from the Coffin Group, a Coca-Cola franchise license for a territory in Brazil comprising the State of Espirito Santo and part of the States of Río de Janeiro and Minas Gerais (Nitvitgov Refrigerantes S.A., which we refer to as NVG), for US$74.5 million. This territory was serviced by the Coffin Group through Perma Industria de Bebidas S.A., which we refer to as Perma. NVG was merged into Refrescos in 2000, and its operations were integrated with Refrescos in 2001. This acquired territory had a total population of approximately 8.8 million inhabitants and represented an increase of 70% in the volume of our operations in Brazil.

In August 2004, Refrescos entered into a franchise swap agreement with the Brazilian subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company, Recofarma Industria do Amazonas Ltda., for (1) an exchange of franchising rights, goods and other assets of Refrescos in the territory of Governador Valadares in the State of Minas Gerais, and (2) other franchise rights of The Coca-Cola Company in the territories of Nova Iguaçú in the state of Río de Janeiro, which was previously owned by Companhia Mineira de Refrescos S.A.

Cristalerías Joint Venture. Through their respective subsidiaries, Multipack and Crowpla Reicolite S.A., the Company and Cristalerías de Chile S.A. executed a letter of intent on May 29, 2001 to develop a PET production facility in Chile. On June 29, 2001, we and Cristalerías de Chile S.A. signed a series of contracts forming the joint venture through the formation of Envases CMF S.A. We contributed the assets necessary to further the development of the joint venture from Multipack. Our subsidiary, Andina Inversiones Societarias S.A. and Cristalerías de Chile S.A. each owns a 50% stake in the venture.

Reclassification of Capital Stock. In September 1996, at an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting, our shareholders approved the reclassification, which we refer to as the Reclassification, of Andina’s common stock into two new series of shares. Pursuant to the Reclassification, each outstanding share of Andina’s common stock was replaced by one newly issued Series A share and one newly issued Series B share, which we refer to as the Series A shares and the Series B shares, respectively. The new Series A and Series B shares, which are the only outstanding shares of capital stock of Andina, are principally

 

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differentiated by their voting and economic rights: the holders of the Series A shares have full voting power and are entitled to elect six of seven regular and alternate members of the board of directors, and the holders of the Series B shares have no voting rights but for the right to elect one regular and one alternate member of the board of directors. In addition, holders of Series B shares are entitled to a dividend 10% greater than any dividend on Series A shares. The Reclassification was consummated on April 7, 1997 and various conversion periods were provided for by our board of directors through 2000.

On December 23, 1996, the Superintendency of Pension Fund Managers (Superintendencia de Administradores de Fondos de Pensiones) decreed that Chilean pension funds would not be permitted to acquire Series B Shares due to their limited voting rights. Later, during 2004, the Superinentendency approved Series B shares as investment instruments for Chilean Pension funds. Series A shares have always been eligible as investment instruments.

As a result of the Reclassification, statutory withdrawal rights under Chilean law were triggered that entitled shareholders to withdraw from an issue by returning their shares to the issuer upon the creation of preferred shares such as the Series A shares (preferred voting rights) or the Series B Shares (preferred dividend rights). If exercised, such withdrawal right is set at a price equal to the weighted average trading price over the two-month period prior to the date of the shareholders’ meeting approving the issuance of preferred shares. In November 1996, withdrawal rights were exercised as to 15,458,517 Common Shares for which Andina paid Ch$42,309 million (US$89.8 million). As required under Chilean law, we held the repurchased shares of common stock (subsequently reclassified as Series A shares and Series B shares) as treasury stock with neither voting nor economic rights for 12 months. During 1997, we canceled such shares and reduced shareholders’ equity.

Capital Expenditures

Our total capital expenditures were Ch$37,004 million in 2006, Ch$27,970 million in 2005, and Ch$26,699 million in 2004. In 2006, capital expenditures were principally related to the following:

Chile

 

   

Investments in returnable bottles (glass and PET bottles) and bottle cases;

 

   

Investments in cooling equipments, freezers, post mix and other point of sale equipments;

 

   

Investments in new equipment to increase efficiency and production capacity; and

 

   

Investments in property for a future distribution center.

Brazil

 

   

Investments in glass bottles and bottle cases;

 

   

Investment in coolers, freezers, post-mix and other point-of-sale equipment;

 

   

Investment in building the new distribution center at the Jacarepaguá plant (Rio de Janeiro); and

 

   

Remodeling of the administrative offices at the Jacarepaguá plant (Rio de Janeiro)

Argentina

 

   

Investments in bottles (glass and PET bottles) and bottle cases; and

 

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Investments in new equipment to increase operating efficiency.

Waters and Juices

Waters

 

   

Increase capacity by adding a filling line for non returnable Pet bottles;

 

   

Extension of raw materials warehouse facility;

 

   

Increase capacity of electrical sub-station by adding a new 500KVA transformer;

 

   

Installation of accumulation pool with capacity of 200 cubic meters;

 

   

Installation of ozone equipment and carbon-activated filter to assure water quality;

 

   

Investment in bottle coding equipment; and

 

   

Increasing useful life and operating improvements of existing production lines.

Juices

 

   

Second stage of RILES treatment plant

 

   

Civil works, extension of patio for truck maneuvers;

 

   

Investment in wrapper for line 1 non returnable Pet packaging unit;

 

   

Re-design of transportation and packaging system line 1 non returnable Pet packaging unit;

 

   

Investment in labeling machine for line 1 non returnable Pet packaging unit;

 

   

Replacement of electronic inspection equipment: and

 

   

Increasing useful life and operating improvements of production lines.

PET Packaging

Investments in PET package facilities during 2006 included ordinary course maintenance and investment designed to increase efficiency and reliability. The following table sets forth our capital expenditures for the periods indicated:

Capital Expenditures by Territory and by Line of Business

 

     Year ended December 31,
     2006    2005    2004
     MCh$    MCh$    MCh$

Soft Drinks:

        

Chilean territory

   14,967    14,456    15,560

Brazilian territory

   14,615    7,698    7,991

Argentine territory

   5,438    4,843    1,752

Other Beverages:

        

Vital S.A. and Vital Aguas S.A.

   1,673    680    893

PET Packaging:

        

Argentine territory

   311    293    503
              

Total

   37,004    27,970    26,699
              

In 2006, we invested approximately Ch$1,246 million in improvements to industrial processes, industrial waste flow measurement equipment, laboratory analysis, environmental impact consulting services and other studies.

 

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Divestitures

During 2005, Refrescos sold the warehouse located in Itaóca, Rio de Janeiro, in accordance with the new distribution and logistics project, for a total amount of US 1.3 million. During 2006, Refrescos sold the warehouse located in Itambi, Rio de Janeiro, for a total amount of US$1.4 million.

As a result of the restructuring on December 22, 2005 of the water business, Andina sold its 43.5% ownership interest in Vital Aguas S.A. to Embonor S.A. (26.4%) and Embotelladora Coca-Cola Polar S.A. (17.1%). The total amount of the transaction was Ch$5,109 million obtaining earnings of Ch$3,972 million, which appears in the income statement under the item “other non-operating income”.

 

B. Business Overview

We are the largest producer of soft drinks in Chile and one of the largest soft drink producers in Brazil and Argentina. Our principal business is the production and distribution of Coca-Cola soft drinks, which accounted for 88.1% of our consolidated net sales in 2006. Through Andina, we are the sole producer and distributor of Coca-Cola soft drinks in the Chilean territory; through Refrescos, the sole producer and distributor of Coca-Cola soft drinks in the Brazilian territory; and through Edasa, the sole producer and distributor of Coca-Cola soft drinks in the Argentine territory. In 2006, we recorded consolidated net sales of Ch$481,700 million and total sales volume of 381.9 million unit cases of Coca-Cola soft drinks.

In addition to the Coca-Cola soft drinks business, through Vital S.A., we produce and distribute fruit juices and other fruit-flavored beverages in Chile under trademarks owned by The Coca-Cola Company. Also, through Vital Aguas S.A., we produce and sell mineral water and purified water in Chile under trademarks owned by The Coca-Cola Company. We also manufacture PET bottles primarily for our own use in the packaging of Coca-Cola soft drinks in Chile and Argentina. In Brazil, we also distribute the beer brands Kaiser, Bavaria, Heineken, Santa Cerva, Xingu and Sol.

 

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Our Products

We produce, market and distribute the following Coca-Cola trademark beverages and brands licensed from third parties throughout our Chilean, Brazilian and Argentine franchise territories:

 

     Chile    Brazil    Argentina
Coca-Cola    x    x    x
Coca-Cola Light    x    x    x
Coca-Cola Light Limón    x    x   
Fanta Naranja    x    x    x
Fanta Naranja Light    x    x    x
Fanta Limón          x
Fanta Uva       x   
Fanta Uva Light       x   
Fanta Exótica    x      
Sprite    x    x    x
Sprite Zero    x    x    x
Quatro Light    x      
Quatro Pomelo          x
Nordic Mist Ginger Ale    x      
Nordic Mist Tónica    x      
Minute Maid Mais       x   
Taí    x      
Guaraná Kuat       x   
Guaraná Kuat Light       x   
Guaraná Kuat Light com Laranja       x   
Schweppes Club Soda       x   
Schweppes Tónica       x    x
Schweppes Citrus       x    x
Crush Lima-Limón          x
Crush Naranja          x
Cepita Naranja          x
Cepita Manzana          x
Cepita Pomelo Rosado          x
Cepita Multifruta          x
Cepita Saborizada Pomelo          x
Cepita Saborizada Limonada          x
Cepita Saborizada Pomelo Rosado          x
Vital    x      
Soda Kin          x
Dasani    x       x
Dasani Citrus    x       x
Dasani Limón          x
Dasani Tangerine    x      
Dasani Active    x      
Dasani Balance    x      
Dasani Durazno          x
Bonaqua       x   
Aquarius       x   
Andina Frut    x      
Andina Nectar    x      
Andina Hi-C    x       x
Andina Forte    x      
Andina Calcio + D    x      
Kapo    x    x   
Super Kapo con Nurisha    x      
Powerade    x      
Montefiore          x
Carioca          x
Burn       x   
Nestea       x   
Kaiser       x   
Bavaria       x   
Santa Cerva       x   
Heineken       x   
Xingu       x   
Sol       x   

 

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We produce, market and distribute Coca-Cola soft drinks in our franchise territories through standard bottler agreements between our bottler subsidiaries and the local subsidiary in each jurisdiction of The Coca-Cola Company (collectively, the “Bottler Agreements”). We consider the enhancement of our relationship with The Coca-Cola Company an integral part of our business strategy.

We seek to enhance our business throughout the franchise territories by developing existing markets, penetrating other soft drink, waters and juices markets, forming strategic alliances with retailers to increase consumer demand for our products, increasing productivity, and by further internationalizing our operations.

1. Soft Drink Business

Sales Overview

We measure sales volume in terms of unit cases, which we refer to as UCs. Unit cases contain 192 ounces of finished beverage product (24 eight-ounce servings) or 5.68 liters. The following table illustrates our historical sales volumes for each of our territories:

Soft Drink Sales Volumes

 

     Year ended December 31,
     2006    2005    2004
     (millions of UCs)

Chile

   119.0    113.6    109.5

Brazil

   155.4    147.7    133.5

Argentina

   107.5    98.8    93.3

In 2006, our Coca-Cola soft drinks business accounted for net sales of Ch$481,700 million and operating income of Ch$85,557 million representing 88.1% and 90.0% of our consolidated net sales and operating income, respectively.

Our Chilean soft drink operations accounted for net sales in 2006 of Ch$182,331 million; the Brazilian soft drink operations for net sales of Ch$199,421 million; and the Argentine soft drink operations for net sales of Ch$99,948 million.

 

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The following tables set forth, for the periods indicated, our net sales and volume of Coca-Cola soft drinks sold in our franchise territories for the periods indicated.

 

     Year ended December 31, 2006
     Chile    Brazil    Argentina
     MCh$    UCs    MCh$    UCs    MCh$    UCs

Colas

   146,298    96.1    163,719    124.7    75,551    79.8

Flavored soft drinks

   36,033    22.8    35,702    30.7    24,397    27.7
                             

Total

   182,331    119.0    199,421    155.4    99,948    107.5
                             
     Year ended December 31, 2005
     Chile    Brazil    Argentina
     MCh$    UCs    MCh$    UCs    MCh$    UCs

Colas

   141,222    91.3    120,790    116.9    73,438    74.4

Flavored soft drinks

   36,533    22.3    31,148    30.8    11,541    24.4
                             

Total

   177,755    113.6    151,938    147.7    84,980    98.8
                             
     Year ended December 31, 2004
     Chile    Brazil    Argentina
     MCh$    UCs    MCh$    UCs    MCh$    UCs

Colas

   137,528    88.7    100,183    105.7    59,791    70.2

Flavored soft drinks

   34,458    20.8    23,458    27.8    17,559    23.1
                             

Total

   171,986    109.5    123,641    133.5    77,350    93.3
                             

In Chile, Coca-Cola soft drinks are distributed in returnable and non-returnable glass and PET bottles and aluminum cans of various sizes. It is also distributed as Post-mix syrup, which is mixed with carbonated water in a dispenser at the point of sale, in stainless steel and bag-in-box containers. In Brazil, Coca-Cola soft drinks are distributed in returnable and non-returnable glass, in PET bottles of various sizes, in aluminum cans and also as post-mix syrup. In Argentina, Edasa produces and distributes Coca-Cola soft drinks in returnable and non-returnable glass and PET bottles of various sizes, in aluminum cans and as post-mix syrup. Regarding juices, they are distributed in tetra-pack and glass packaging.

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, our sales of Coca-Cola soft drinks in Chile, Brazil and Argentina, by packaging type, measured as a percentage of total sales volume:

Soft Drink Sales by Packaging Type

 

     Year Ended December 31,
     2006    2005    2004
     Chile    Brazil    Argentina    Chile    Brazil    Argentina    Chile    Brazil    Argentina
     % Total
Mix
   % Total
Mix
   % Total
Mix
   % Total
Mix
   % Total
Mix
   % Total
Mix
   % Total
Mix
   % Total
Mix
   % Total
Mix

Returnable

   61.1    13.3    47.2    61.7    12.2    48.1    62.5    11.1    44.6

Non-returnable

   34.9    84.0    52.0    34.1    85.0    51.0    33.3    85.9    54.4

Post Mix

   4.0    2.7    0.8    4.2    2.8    0.9    4.2    3.0    1.0
                                            

Total

   100.0    100.0    100.0    100.0    100.0    100.0    100.0    100.0    100.0
                                            

 

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Customers and Distribution

As of December 31, 2006, we sold our products to approximately 46,603 customers in Chile, 59,284 customers in Brazil, and 44,061 customers in Argentina. Although the mix varies significantly among the franchise territories, our distribution network generally relies on a combination of Company-owned trucks and independent distributors in each territory.

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, our sales of Coca-Cola soft drinks in Chile, Brazil and Argentina, by type of customer, measured as a percentage of total sales volume:

Soft Drink Sales by Type of Customer

 

     Year ended December 31,
     2006    2005    2004
     Chile    Brazil    Argentina    Chile    Brazil    Argentina    Chile    Brazil    Argentina
     (%)

Small- and medium-sized retail establishments for takeout

   46    27    19    46    22    17    45    19    15

Wholesale distributors

   8    21    30    7    23    30    7    24    29

Supermarkets

   23    28    15    25    31    15    26    36    16

Restaurants, hotels and bars

   6    19    4    6    19    4    6    16    4

Fast food outlets

   3    2    1    3    2    1    3    2    1

Convenience stores

   9    1    29    7    1    31    8    1    32

Others

   5    2    2    6    2    2    5    2    3
                                            

Total

   100    100    100    100    100    100    100    100    100
                                            

Chile. As of December 31, 2006, Andina’s sales force in Chile consisted of 167 salespeople (139 full time and 28 part time) who call on most customers on average 1.6 times per week. For sales to major supermarkets, we employ approximately 6 key account managers, 13 field supervisors and 398 promoters (318 full time and 80 part time) who are on-site supervisors who handle our products, monitor displays and track the pricing and marketing strategies of our competitors. Account executives are also assigned to major fast food outlets to work with the customer to develop sales on a consistent basis. Our distribution system for our soft drink products consisted of a group of 17 exclusive distributors, which are independent businesses that collectively deploy approximately 300 trucks, depending on seasonal demand. We own an additional 31 trucks. The 17 distributors collectively service all of our Chilean customers. In most cases, the distributor collects payment from the customer in cash or check. Where applicable, the driver also either collects empty returnable glass or PET bottles of the same type and quantity as the bottles being delivered, or collects cash deposits for the net returnable bottles delivered. This task is particularly significant in the Chilean territory where returnable containers accounted for approximately 61.1% of total unit cases of soft drinks sold in 2006. Certain important customers (such as supermarkets), maintain accounts receivables with us, which are settled on average every 46 days after invoices are issued. On average, accounts receivable from all clients are liquidated on a 22-day term.

Brazil. As of December 31, 2006, Refrescos’ sales force in Brazil consisted of an average of 412 salespeople, divided into three major groups responsible for: (i) sales to key accounts and fast food chains (who purchase soft drinks in post-mix dispensers, in cans and bottles), (ii) sales to supermarkets (consisting of bottle and can sales) and (iii) all other traditional customers. Each of these three groups also manages sales of the other beverages (beer, water, juice, energy drinks and iced tea) distributed by Refrescos. In Brazil, we generally distribute Coca-Cola soft drinks through a distribution system that includes: (i) trucks operated by independent distributors pursuant to exclusive distribution arrangements with us and (ii) trucks operated by independent transport companies on a non-exclusive basis. In 2006, 10.2% were distributed by exclusive distributors, and 89.8% by independent transport companies.

 

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Distribution of Refrescos’ beverages (including soft drinks, beer, bottled water, energy drinks and iced tea) takes place from distribution centers and production facilities. High volume customers such as supermarkets are serviced exclusively from the distribution centers located at Refrescos’ production facilities. In 2006, approximately 22% of Refrescos’ soft drink sales were paid for in cash at the time of delivery, 26% were paid by check to be cashed between one and ten days after delivery and 52% were paid between 10 and 45 days after delivery by invoice.

Argentina. As of December 31, 2006, our sales force in Argentina consisted of 375 employees, grouped in salespeople, merchandisers, and Contact Center personnel. In 2006, 70% of Edasa’s Coca-Cola soft drinks were distributed by direct distribution (trucking) and 30% by wholesale distribution. All of the direct distribution is done by a group of independent transport companies (each with three or more trucks). In 2006, approximately 72% of Edasa’s soft drink sales were paid for in cash and 28% were credit sales. Approximately 0.7% of credit sales were paid by short-term credit to be paid for within one to eight days after delivery, 19.3% of credit sales were made by simple account and 8% of credit sales were paid for by check.

Competition

We face intense competition throughout the franchise territories principally from bottlers of competing soft drink brands. See “Item 3. Key Information — Risk Factors — Risks Related to our Company — Our business is highly competitive and subject to price competition which may impact our net profits and margins.”

Chile. The soft drink segment of the Chilean beverage industry is highly competitive. The most important areas of competition are product image, pricing, advertising, ability to deliver product in popular bottle sizes, distribution capacity, and the amount of returnable bottles held by retailers or by consumers. Returnable bottles can be exchanged at the time of new purchases in lieu of paying a bottle deposit, thereby decreasing the purchase price. Our main competitor in the Chilean franchise territory is Embotelladora Chilenas Unidas or ECUSA, a subsidiary of Compañía Cervecerías Unidas S.A. or CCU, the major brewer in Chile. ECUSA produces and distributes Pepsi-Cola products and its own brands (soft drinks and bottled water).

Brazil. The soft drink segment of the Brazilian beverage industry is highly competitive. The most important areas of competition are product image, pricing, advertising and distribution capacity (including the number and location of sales outlets). According to A.C. Nielsen, our main soft drink competitor in the Brazilian territory is American Beverage Company or Ambev, the largest beer producer and distributor in Brazil and also produces soft drinks, including Pepsi-Cola.

Argentina. The soft drink segment of the Argentine beverage industry is highly competitive. The most important areas of competition are product image, pricing, advertising, ability to produce bottles in popular sizes and distribution capacity. Embotelladora de los Andes S.A., which is controlled by the Hunicken Group, produced Pepsi-Cola products in the province of Mendoza, and the license expired during 2005. As a result, they launched new soft drinks under the brand Talca that in the market for water is a well-known quality product with aggressive prices. Baesa produces Pepsi-Cola products in the provinces of Córdoba, Mendoza and Santa Fe. Pritty S.A. produces and sells Pritty, Doble Cola, Saldán, Switty, Rafting and during 2006 it launched Hook in the provinces of Córdoba, Santa Fe and Mendoza. In the province of Santa Fe, Baggio sells Mocoretá. In the province of Mendoza, San Isidro Refrescos S.A. sells Beach, Royal Crown, Upper 10, Sao, Sunkist and Seagram’s products, and Cahiza Hermanos sells Chyc.

Based on reports by A.C. Nielsen, we estimate that in 2006, our average soft drink market share within our franchise territories reached 67.8%, 57.3%, and 49.5% for Chile, Brazil, and Argentina, respectively.

 

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The following table presents the market share of our main competitors in Chile, Brazil and Argentina for the periods indicated:

Market Share

 

     Year ended December 31,
     2006    2005    2004
     Chile    Brazil    Argentina    Chile    Brazil    Argentina    Chile    Brazil    Argentina
     (%)

Coca-Cola soft drinks

   68    57    50    68    56    51    68    53    51

ECUSA soft drinks

   19    —      —      19    —      —      19    —      —  

Pepsi-Cola and 7 Up products

   3    5    18    3    5    17    4    6    17

Pritty products

   —      —      10    —      —      10    —      —      10

Antarctica products

   —      10    —      —      10    —      —      9    —  

Brahma products

   —      1    —      —      —      —      —      —      —  

Other

   10    27    22    10    29    22    9    32    22
                                            

Total

   100    100    100    100    100    100    100    100    100
                                            

Source: A.C. Nielsen

Seasonality

Each of our lines of business is seasonal. Most of our beverage products have their highest sales volumes during the South American summer (October through March), with the exception of nectar products, which have a higher sales volume during the South American winter (April through September). Our Chilean and Argentine operations generally experience higher levels of seasonal price fluctuations than our Brazilian operations.

Raw Materials and Supplies

Numerous raw materials, including, without limitation, sugar, resin, and aluminum, are used in producing our beverages and containers. We have purchased these raw materials from both domestic and international suppliers. Because we are often required to purchase raw materials in the international markets using U.S. dollars, we are subject to local currency risks in each of our operations. If the Chilean peso, Brazilian real or Argentine peso were to lose value against the U.S. dollar, the cost of certain raw materials could rise significantly, which, in turn, could adversely affect our net income and results of operations. We cannot assure you that these currencies will devaluate against the U.S. dollar in the future.

The principal raw materials used in the production of Coca-Cola soft drinks are concentrate, sweetener, water and carbon dioxide gas. Production also requires glass and plastic bottles, bottle tops and labels. Water used in soft drink production is treated for impurities and adjusted for taste reasons. All raw materials, especially water, are subjected to continuous quality control.

Chile—Raw Materials. We purchase concentrate at prices established by The Coca-Cola Company. We purchase sugar primarily from Industria Azucarera Nacional S.A., IANSA, the only producer of sugar in Chile, although we may purchase sugar in the international market when prices are favorable, and have done so on occasion. Chilean sugar prices are subject to a price band established by the Chilean government on an annual basis. Fructose is purchased from Inducorn S.A. We obtain carbon dioxide gas from Praxair S.A. and AGA Chile S.A. Andina’s affiliate Envases CMF, produces returnable PET bottles and most of the non-returnable PET bottles we use. We purchase glass bottles principally

 

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from Cristalerías de Chile S.A. and Vitro Packaging Inc. Bottle tops and labels are purchased from Alusud, Inesa Chile, Metal Gráfica Cearense, Tapón Corona Colombia, Inyecal S.A. and other suppliers.

During 2006, 73% of cost of sales for soft drinks produced by Andina corresponded to main raw materials. The cost of each raw material within the total of main raw materials is the following: concentrate represents 44%; sugar and artificial sweeteners 14%; non-returnable bottles 10%; bottle caps 3% and carbon dioxide 1%. Water does not constitute an important cost as raw material. Additionally, the cost of finished products purchased from third parties is included within the cost of sales of soft drinks. These costs represent 24% of the total costs of sales of soft drinks and correspond to cans and some PET bottles.

Brazil - Raw Materials. Refrescos purchases concentrate in the city of Manaus at prices established by The Coca-Cola Company. Manaus has been designated as a duty-free development zone by the Brazilian government. Refrescos purchases sugar from Brazilian suppliers, in particular from Copersucar Ltda., carbon dioxide gas mainly from Companhia White Martins Gases S.A. and AGA S.A., bottles PET from Amcor and Edasa’s Packaging Division, glass bottles from Owens Illinois and metal bottle caps from Aro. Refrescos purchases water from the municipality of Río de Janeiro.

During 2006, 73% of cost of sales for soft drinks produced by Refrescos corresponded to main raw materials. The cost of each raw material within the total of main raw materials is the following: concentrate (including juice used for some flavors) represents 29%; sugar and artificial sweeteners 21%; non-returnable bottles 28%; cans 17%, bottle caps 4% and carbon dioxide 1%. Additionally, the cost of finished products purchased from third parties is included within the cost of sales of soft drinks. These costs represent 2% of the total costs of sales of soft drinks and correspond to some formats of cans, PET and non returnable glass bottles.

Argentina - Raw Materials. Edasa purchases concentrate at prices established by The Coca-Cola Company. Edasa purchases sugar mainly from Ing. y Refinería San Martín de Tabacal S.A., Cía. Azucarera Concepción S.A., Ledesma S.A.A.I. and Atanor S.C.A.; sweeteners (light) from Productos de Maíz S.A. and Ledesma S.A.A.I., and carbon dioxide gas from Praxair S.A. and Air Liquide S.A. Edasa produces non-returnable and returnable PET bottles through Edasa’s Packaging Division, and glass bottles from Cattorini Hermanos, and bottle caps from Alusud S.A., Crown Packaging Argentina S.A. and Metalgráfica Cearense S.A. In the province of Córdoba, Edasa owns water wells and extracts water for soft drink production. Edasa buys water from Aguas Cordobesas S.A., for other purposes. Edasa also buys stretch wrap from Manuli Packaging Argentina ; shrink wrap from Plastiandino S.A. and Plásticos La Rioja S.A: ; and carton from Corrugadora Centro S.A.

During 2006, 71% of cost of sales for soft drinks produced by Edasa corresponded to main raw materials. The cost of each raw material within the total of main raw materials is the following: concentrate represents 48%; sugar and artificial sweeteners 20%; non-returnable bottles 23%; bottle caps 4% and carbon dioxide 1%. Additionally, the cost of finished products purchased from third parties is included within the cost of sales of soft drinks. These costs represent 3% of the total costs of sales of soft drinks and correspond to can formats and juices.

PET Packaging - Raw Materials. The principal raw material required for production of PET bottles is PET resin, purchased mainly in Argentina and a smaller percentage imported from Asia. The principal suppliers of PET resin for the Edasa Packaging Division are Eastman Chemical Argentina S.R.L. Indorama Synthetics TBK, Far Eastern Textile Ltd. and Nan Ya Plastics Corp America. In 2006, the Edasa Packaging Division’s costs for PET resin accounted for 95.8% of the total variable cost of its sales of PET bottles.

 

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Marketing

We and The Coca-Cola Company jointly promote and market Coca-Cola soft drinks in our franchise territories, in accordance with the terms of our respective Bottler Agreements. During 2006, we paid approximately 50% of the advertising and promotional expenses incurred by The Coca-Cola Company in our franchise territories. Nearly all media advertising and promotional materials for Coca-Cola soft drinks are produced and distributed by The Coca-Cola Company. See “Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions—Bottler Agreements.”

Channel Marketing. In order to provide more dynamic and specialized marketing of our products, our strategy is to segment our market and develop targeted efforts for each segment or distribution channel. Our principal channels are small retailers, “on-premise” consumption such as restaurants and bars, supermarkets and third party distributors. Presence in these channels entails a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the purchasing patterns and preferences of various groups of soft drink consumers in each type of location or distribution channel. In response to this analysis, we seek to tailor our product, price, packaging and distribution strategies to meet the particular needs of and exploit the potential of each channel.

We believe that the implementation of our channel marketing strategy also enables us to respond to competitive initiatives with channel-specific responses as opposed to market-wide responses. This focused response capability isolates the effects of competitive pressure in a specific channel, thereby avoiding costlier market-wide responses. Our channel marketing activities are facilitated by our management information systems. We have invested significantly in creating such systems, including providing hand-held computer and data gathering equipment to support the gathering of product, consumer and delivery information required to implement our channel marketing strategies effectively for most of our sales routes in Chile, Brazil and Argentina. We will continue investing to increase pre-sale coverage in certain of our new territories.

Marketing Expenditure. Our consolidated total marketing and advertising expenditures in 2006 were Ch$18,630 million.

Retailer Incentive Programs

We have implemented incentive programs to provide retailers with commercial refrigerators for the display and cooling of soft drink products and for point-of-sale display materials. We seek, in particular, to increase the distribution of coolers among retailers to magnify the visibility and consumption of our products and to ensure that they are sold at the proper temperature. Sales promotions include sponsorship of community activities, sporting, cultural and social events, and consumer sales promotions such as contests, sweepstakes and product giveaways.

Advertising

We advertise in all major communications media. We focus our advertising efforts on increasing brand recognition by consumers and improving our customer relations. National advertising campaigns are designed and proposed by The Coca-Cola Company’s local affiliates, with our input at the local or regional level.

2. Other Beverages

Chile. In addition to Coca-Cola soft drinks, through Vital S.A., we produce and sell juices, other fruit flavored beverages and sports drinks, and through Vital Aguas S.A. we produce and sell mineral water and purified water. Juices are produced and sold under the brands Andina Frut, Andina Néctar, Andina Hi-C and Kapo Sports drinks is sold under the Powerade brand. Water are produced and sold under the brands Vital (Vital mineral water), Dasani (unflavored purified water) and Dasani Citrus and Tangerine (flavored purified water).

 

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Brazil. We distribute beer under the Kaiser, Bavaria, Heineken, Santa Cerva, Sol and Xingu labels. We also distribute water under the Bonaqua and Aquarius labels and sell and distribute ready-to-drink juices under the Kapo and Minute Maid Mais labels, energy drinks under the Burn brand name and Nestea iced tea.

Argentina. We distribute ready-to-drink juices under the Cepita brand name, which competes with other recognized brands such as Ades and Baggio. We also produce and sell water (sparkling and still) under the Dasani brand name and Soda Kin, which compete with well-known brands such as Villavicencio, Eco de Los Andes and Glaciar. During 2006, we launched Dasani flavored water competing in the segment developed by the brands, Ser, Villa del Sur and Magna.

The trademarks “Andina Frut”, “Andina Néctar”, “Andina Hi-C”, “Kapo”, “Powerade”, “Cepita”, “Kin”, “Bonaqua”, “Vital” and “Dasani” are owned by The Coca-Cola Company. We produce and/or sell non-soft drink beverages bearing these trademarks under bottling agreements with The Coca-Cola Company.

Waters and Juices in Chile

Through Vital S.A., we compete in the fruit juice, nectar, and sports drink segments of the beverage market in Chile, and through Vital Aguas S.A. we compete in the mineral water and purified water segments of the beverage market in Chile. Vital S.A. sells non-soft drink beverage products under five different brand names: Andina Frut (natural fruit juices), Andina Néctar (fruit nectars), Andina Hi-C (fruit refreshment with vitamins), Kapo (artificially flavored fruit drinks) and Powerade (sports drinks). On the other hand Vital Aguas S.A. sells its products under two brand names: Vital (mineral water) and Dasani (flavored and unflavored purified water).

Sales. In 2006, net sales of waters and juices in Chile represented 6.9% of our consolidated net sales. On a consolidated basis, sales of waters and juices in Chile were Ch$37,460 million, reflecting additional revenue we received from Vital’s sales to third parties together with Andina’s operating margin realized from the sale and distribution of these products. During 2006, the waters and juices industry in Chile experienced a 14.9% increase in sales volume.

 

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The following table sets forth for the periods indicated, Vital’s net sales and sales by volume of unit cases of waters and juices:

Waters and Juices Sales by Net Sales and Volume(1)

 

     Year-ended December 31,
     2006    2005    2004
     MCh$    UCs    MCh$    UCs    MCh$    UCs

Andina Frut

   7,801    4.1    7,187    4.1    7,140    4.0

Andina Néctar

   5,970    4.4    5,959    3.6    5,532    3.2

Kapo

   3,520    3.1    3,648    2.8    3,943    3.0

Andina HI-C

   357    0.2    593    0.3    697    0.4

Powerade

   589    0.2    —      —      —      —  

Dasani (Purified Water )

   3,810    3.6    2,021    1.6    —      —  

Vital (mineral water)

   5,651    9.1    9,132    9.5    9,184    9.4
                             

Total(2)

   27,698    24.7    28,540    21.9    26,496    20.0
                             

(1) Reflects the sale of Vital and Vital Aguas to bottlers of The Coca-Cola Company.

 

(2) Includes sales to related companies which are eliminated upon consolidation.

Marketing. Marketing and promotional programs, including television, radio and print advertising, point-of-sale advertising, sales promotions and entertainment are developed by The Coca-Cola Company for all Vital and Vital Aguas’ products.

Customers and Distribution. Juices and waters throughout Chile are distributed by means of distribution agreements between us and two other Coca-Cola bottlers. In 2006, Andina distributed approximately 55% of Vital’s products, and the other two Coca-Cola bottlers in Chile distributed an aggregate of 45%. Each Coca-Cola bottler in Chile distributes Vital and Vital Aguas products in its respective franchise territory. Under Vital and Vital Aguas’ distribution agreements, each bottler has the exclusive right to distribute waters and juices in its territory and each agrees not to distribute competing products.

Our management believes that our distribution arrangements for waters and juices provide an effective means of distributing those products throughout Chile using the extensive distribution system of the Coca-Cola bottlers. We have a good working relationship with the Coca-Cola bottlers that distribute waters and juices. If any Coca-Cola bottler were to cease distribution, our management believes it could arrange alternative distribution arrangements, but the transition to the new arrangements could involve significant delays in distributing products and would involve additional costs and an initial reduction in sales.

Competition. Vital Aguas’ principal competitors regarding water are CCU with the Cachantún brand and Aguas del Sur with the Benedictino brand. Vital S.A.’s principal competitors regarding juices are , Watt’s-CCU, Corpora Tres Montes and four of the leading dairy producers in Chile: Soprole S.A., Nestlé Chile S.A., Parmalat and Loncoleche S.A., who is also a subsidiary of Watt’s S.A. During 2006, the largest Chilean brewery CCU acquires from Watts S.A. a 50% ownership interest of the juice brands in Chile, creating a joint venture for the management of this business area. The Chilean market for fruit-flavored beverages also includes low-cost, lower-quality fruit juice concentrates and artificially flavored powdered beverage mixes. We do not consider these products to compete with our waters and juices business because we believe that these products are of lower quality and value.

 

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Based on reports by A.C. Nielsen, we estimate that in 2006, our market share within our Chilean franchise territories reached 30.7% for Juices and 27.2% for Water

Raw material for Juices. The principal raw materials used by Vital S.A. in the production of juices and as a percentage of total raw material costs, are sugar and artificial sweeteners 9.2%, fruit pulp and juices 10.7%, flavors aromas and citric acid 19.1%, containers 29.2% and wrapping material 5.4%, all of which during 2006 accounted for 79% if total costs for sales of juice, including packaging.

Raw materials for Waters: The principal raw materials used by Vital Aguas S.A. in the production of mineral water and purified unflavored and purified flavored water and as a percentage of total raw material costs are: Non returnable Pet packaging 44%, mineral water, flavor aromas, sugar and artificial sweeteners and citric acid 32.6%, packaging material 3.8%, caps 3.8% and carbon dioxide gas 0.7%, all of which during 2006 accounted for 88% of total costs for sales of water, including packaging.

Beer, Juices and Waters in Brazil

Sales. In 2006, net sales of beer, juices, waters, tea and energy drinks in Brazil were Ch$19,484 million, representing 3.6% of our consolidated net sales.

Refrescos uses its distribution system to distribute beer in the Brazilian territory. Refrescos started distributing beer in the 1980s as a result of the acquisition of Kaiser by a consortium of Coca-Cola bottlers (including Refrescos) in Brazil. In March 2002, the Canadian brewing company Molson Inc. acquired Cervejarias Kaiser S.A. (“Kaiser”). In 2006, Femsa acquired from Molson the controlling ownership interest over Kaiser.

Refrescos buys beer from Kaiser at a price determined by Kaiser and resells it to its customers at a fixed margin. In the case of certain discount sales that have been approved by Kaiser, Kaiser shares 50% of the cost of such discounts. In 2006, Refrescos’ net sales of beer were Ch$10,444 million, of which Kaiser brand beer accounted for 13%, Santa Cerva for 1.8%, Bavaria for 62.2%, Heineken for 4.2% Xingu for 1.7% and Sol for 17.1% of net sales.

Competition. In the beer sector, Refrescos’ main competitor is Ambev. According to A.C. Nielsen, beer sold by Kaiser and Ambev accounted for 8.6% and 69.3%, respectively, of the total sales of beer by volume in the Brazilian territory in 2006.

The Distribution Agreements. In December of 1993, Refrescos signed an agreement with Kaiser for the exclusive representation of the beer brands Heineken and Kaiser in the Brazilian territory. The term of the agreement was 5 years, with the possibility of a renewal. During November of 1998, the term of the agreement was extended to December 27, 2000, renewable for a 2-year period. On December 19, 2000, Refrescos exercised its option to renew the agreement until March 31, 2003. Notwithstanding the previous, on March 19, 2002, The Coca-Cola Company, Kaiser, Molson Inc. and the Brazilian Association of Coca-Cola Manufacturers or AFBCC (all distributors, including Refrescos, were represented by AFBCC) entered into an agreement which sets forth the general principles and obligations that will be applied by Kaiser and its distributors, including Refrescos, in the distribution of beer bottled or imported by Kaiser through the Coca-Cola distribution system for a twenty year period, which can be renewed for same period.

Refrescos is not allowed to produce, bottle, sell or obtain any interest in any bottled or tap beer under any other label or in any bottle or packaging that could be confused with brand beers, except as may be mutually agreed in writing between Refrescos and Kaiser.

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Refrescos, however, is free to undertake marketing or promotional activities with Kaiser’s prior approval. The parties have agreed to assume joint responsibility for the costs of certain promotional activities (radio or television) and for certain outdoor events which take place in the Rio de Janeiro region. Refrescos has agreed to devote at least 3% of its sales net of taxes of Kaiser products to such promotional activities or events.

Refrescos is prohibited from assigning, transferring, or otherwise encumbering the Kaiser distribution agreement or any interest therein for the benefit of third parties without prior written consent from Kaiser. Kaiser may terminate the Kaiser distribution agreement immediately in the event that Refrescos (i) declares bankruptcy, is made a party to bankruptcy proceedings or is placed under judicial administration, (ii) is dissolved or liquidated or its assets are nationalized, expropriated, attached or intervened, (iii) undergoes a change of business or of control, (iv) ceases to be a franchisee of The Coca-Cola Company or (v) causes a material breach of the Kaiser distribution agreement. In addition, Kaiser may terminate the Kaiser distribution agreement one year after delivery of notice that Refrescos is not complying with the terms thereof. Refrescos may terminate the Kaiser distribution agreement in the event of a material breach thereof by Kaiser.

3. PET Packaging

Overview and Background

We produce PET bottles in both returnable and non-returnable formats. The Coca-Cola Company acquired the right to use certain PET technology from Continental PET (now known as Graham Packaging Inc.) in 1991 and has sub-licensed that technology to certain PET-manufacturers that produce Coca-Cola PET bottles, including Envases CMF in Chile and Cipet in Argentina. The sublicense held by Cipet (now Edasa’s packaging division) will expire in February of 2012. The sublicense held by Envases CMF will expire in July 2007. We cannot assure you that the sublicenses will be renewed after their expiration. As a returnable packaging material, PET has advantages compared to glass because it is lightweight, difficult to break, transparent and easily recyclable. On average, returnable PET bottles can be used up to 12 times. Non-returnable PET bottles also are produced in various sizes and are used by a variety of soft drink producers and, in Chile, by producers of edible oil products.

The Edasa Packaging Division (ex-Cipet) was established in 1987 by The Coca-Cola Company and Cía. Argentina Belga S.A., and was acquired by us as part of transactions with The Coca-Cola Company in December 1996. On January 1, 2003, Cipet was merged into Edasa and became Edasa’s packaging division. In 2006, the Edasa Packaging Division was one of the largest manufacturers of PET products in Argentina.

In Brazil, Refrescos purchases 60% of its PET packaging needs from Amcor, a global PET bottle manufacturer, and 40% from the Edasa Packaging Division.

Sales. In 2006, the Edasa Packaging Division had net sales of Ch$21,427 million with sales to Edasa Soft Drinks Division amounting to Ch$10,980 million, to Río de Janeiro Refrescos amounted to Ch$3,915 million and to Envases CMF amounting to Ch$302 million. The Edasa Packaging Division also sold PET bottles to third parties accounting for approximately Ch$6,230 million.

Competition. We are the supplier of returnable PET bottles for Coca-Cola bottlers in Argentina and Chile. According to the pre-existing agreements between The Coca-Cola Company and the other Coca-Cola bottlers within South America, we must obtain the consent and assistance of The Coca-Cola Company to expand our sales of returnable PET bottles to said bottlers.

 

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In Chile, we have two principal competitors in the non–returnable PET bottles market: Strong Chemicals Ltda., the principal Chilean manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride or PVC plastic bottles for edible oils, and Plasco S.A., the exclusive supplier of PET bottles for ECUSA.

In Argentina, we compete principally with Alpla S.A. and Amcor. The Edasa Packaging Division is the exclusive supplier of returnable PET bottles to all Coca-Cola bottlers in Argentina.

Various bottle manufacturers produce returnable PET bottles in Chile and other South American countries for competitors of The Coca-Cola Company, and numerous manufacturers in various countries produce non-returnable PET bottles for beverages and other products.

4. Patents and Licenses

The Company has entered into Bottling Agreements with The Coca-Cola Company, by which it has the license to produce and distribute Coca-Cola brand products within its operating franchise territories in Chile, Brazil and Argentina. The Company’s operations are highly dependent on maintaining and renewing the Bottler Agreements which provide for the production and distribution of Coca-Cola brand products. The duration, renewal and maintenance terms of the Bottler Agreements are set forth in “Item 7 — Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions — Bottler Agreements.”

5. Regulation

General

We are subject to the full range of government regulations generally applicable to companies engaged in business in our franchise territories, including but not limited to labor, social security, public health, consumer protection, environmental, sanitation, employee safety, securities and anti-trust laws. Currently, no material legal or administrative proceedings are pending against us with respect to any regulatory matter in any of our franchise territories except those listed as such in “Item 8. Financial Information—Legal Proceedings.” We believe, to the best of our knowledge that we are in compliance in all material respects with applicable statutory and administrative regulations relating to our business in each of our franchise territories.

Chile. There are no special licenses or permits required to manufacture and distribute soft drinks and juices in the Chilean territory. Food and beverage producers in Chile, however, must obtain authorization from (and their activities are subject to supervision by) the Chilean Environmental Protection Services (Servicio Sanitario Metropolitano del Ambiente), which inspects plants and takes liquid samples for analysis on a regular basis. Our permit from the Chilean Environmental Protection Authority was obtained on January 8, 1992 and is in effect indefinitely. In addition, production and distribution of water is subject to special regulation such that mineral water may be drawn only from sources designated for such purpose by presidential decree. Certification of compliance with such decree is provided by the National Health Service today the Undersecretary’s Office of the Ministry of Health (Servicio de Salud Metropolitano del Ambiente). Our mineral water production facilities have received the required certification.

Brazil. Labor laws, in addition to mandating employee benefits, include regulations to ensure sanitary and safe working conditions in our production facilities located in Brazil. Food and beverage producers in Brazil must register their products with and receive a ten-year permit from the Ministry of Agriculture and Provisioning and the Ministry of Health, which oversees diet products, which we together refer to as the Ministries. Our permits from the Ministries are valid and in force for a term of ten years for each product we produce. Although we cannot assure you that they will be renewed, we have not experienced any material difficulties in renewing our permits in the past nor do we expect to experience any difficulties in the future. The Ministries do not regularly inspect facilities but sends inspectors to investigate any complaints it receives.

 

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Argentina. While most laws applicable to Edasa are enforced at the federal level, some, such as sanitary and environmental regulations, are primarily enforced by provincial and municipal governments. There are no licenses or permits required for the manufacture or distribution of Coca-Cola soft drinks in the Argentine territory. However, our production facilities are subject to registration with federal and provincial authorities and to supervision by municipal health agencies, which certify compliance with applicable laws.

Environmental Matters

It is our policy to conduct environmentally sound operations on a basis consistent with applicable laws and with criteria established by The Coca-Cola Company. Although regulation of matters relating to the protection of the environment is not as well-developed in the franchise territories as in the United States and other industrialized countries, we expect that additional laws and regulations may be enacted in the future with respect to environmental matters that may impose additional restrictions on us which could materially or adversely affect our results of operations in the future. There are no material legal or administrative proceedings pending against us in any of the franchise territories with respect to environmental matters, and we believe that, to the best of our knowledge, we are in compliance in all material respects with all environmental regulations applicable to us.

Chile. The Chilean government has several regulations governing environmental matters relating to our operations. For instance, Law 3,133 regulates discharge of residual industrial waste, and the Sanitary Code contains provisions relating to liquid and solid waste disposal, basic environmental conditions in the workplace, and the protection of water for human consumption. On February 23, 1993, the Chilean government published regulations that updated the provisions of Law 3,133. These regulations place limits on the disposal of harmful substances which may be hazardous to water used in irrigation or water for consumption by people or animals without prior authorization from the Ministry of Public Works and a favorable determination from the Superintendency of Sanitary Services. The regulations also mandate governmental approval of any systems to treat or discharge liquid industrial waste (regulated by Supreme Decree 90 for discharges to open courses and by Supreme Decree 609 for discharges to sewage collectors). In December 1996, we completed a new liquid industrial waste treatment plant to comply in advance with Chilean liquid waste emissions standards, which have been in effect since August 1998.

Law 19,300, passed in March 1994, addresses general environmental concerns that may be applicable to our activities and which, if applicable, would require us to hire independent experts to conduct environmental impact studies or declarations of any future projects or activities that could be impacted by the regulations of Law 19,300. Law 19,300 creates the National Commission on the Environment, which is supported by regional commissions to supervise environmental impact studies and declarations for all new projects, to enforce the regulations of Law 19,300 and to grant discretionary power to regulators. There can be no assurance that future legislative regulatory developments will not impose further restrictions that would be material to our operations in Chile.

During October of 2005, following pre-certification and certification procedures developed through audits carried out by a third party (SGS), the Company was recommended for the ISO 14001. As a result, the production facility located at Carlos Valdovinos 560, San Joaquin, in Santiago, Chile, has achieved the four Quality System Certifications, Nourishing Security, Environment and Security and Occupational Health, the first plant in Latin America to obtain this achievement. During 2006, the Carlos Valdovinos facility renewed for another 3 years the Nourishing Security certification, based on Codex Alimentarius and Chilean Decree No. 2861:2004, mandatory for food industries.

 

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In May of 2006, our Company received the 2005 National Award for Quality in the category for Large Corporations based on the evaluation of performance excellence, known as Malcolm Balridge in the United States. It is the first time this distinction is awarded to a company of the consumer products industry. And it is a recognition to the performance of Embotelladora Andina S.A. that during 60 years of trajectory has proven excellence in its procedures, client service and regarding social responsibility.

Also, in October 2006 The Coca-Cola Company issued its audit regarding Certifications of Quality, Security and Environment Systems known as PHASE 3, and we have become the first production facility in Chile to receive this certification.

In 2003, the plants of Rengo, Carlos Valdovinos and Vital certified for their production processes, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (“HACCP”) system under the Codex Alimentarius.

We believe that, to the best of our knowledge, we are in compliance, in all material respects, with Chilean environmental standards.

Brazil. Our Brazilian operations are subject to several environmental laws, none of which currently impose substantial restrictions on us. The Brazilian Constitution establishes the broad guidelines for the new treatment of environmental concerns, dedicating an entire chapter (Chapter VI, Article 225) to the protection of the environment, along with several other articles related to the environmental law and urban law. Environmental issues are regulated at the federal, state and municipal levels and the Brazilian Constitution empowers the public authorities to develop regulations designed to preserve and restore the environment and to control industrial processes that affect human life. Violations of these regulations are subject to criminal, civil and administrative penalties.

In addition, Law No. 6,938 of August 31, 1981, known as the Brazilian Environmental Policy, introduced an entirely different environmental regime. There is no longer any environmental damage that is exempt from coverage. The legislation is based on the idea that even a polluting waste tolerated under the established standards could cause environmental damage, and therefore subjects the party causing such damage to payment of an indemnity. Moreover, as mentioned above, activities damaging to the environment lead to criminal and administrative penalties, provided for in Law 9,605 of February 12, 1998 or the Environmental Crimes Act.

Numerous governmental bodies have jurisdiction over environmental matters. At the federal level, the Ministério do Meio Ambiente (Brazilian Ministry of Environment) and the Conselho Nacional do Meio-Ambiente or CONAMA dictate environmental policy, including, without limitation, initiating environmental improvement projects, establishing a system of fines and administrative penalties and reaching agreements on environmental matters with offending industries. The Instituto Brasileiro do Meio Ambiente e dos Recursos Naturais Renováveis or IBAMA enforces environmental regulations set by CONAMA. In addition, various federal authorities have jurisdiction over specific industrial sectors, but none of these currently affect us. Finally, various state and local authorities regulate environmental matters in the Brazilian territory including the Fundação Estadual de Engenharia do Meio-Ambiente or FEEMA, the principal environmental authority in Rio de Janeiro and the Instituto Estatal del Medio Ambiente y Recursos Hídricos or IEMA, the principal environmental authority in Espiritu Santo. FEEMA and IEMA periodically inspect industrial sites and tests liquid waste for contamination. We believe to the best of our knowledge that we are in compliance in all material respects with the standards established by all the governmental authorities applicable to our operations in Brazil. We cannot assure you, however, that additional regulations will not be enacted in the future, and that such restrictions would not have a material effect on our results or operations.

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instituted against us, but we cannot assure you that an action will not be brought in the future. Though provincial governments have primary regulatory authority over environmental matters, municipal and federal authorities are also competent to enact laws on environmental issues. Thus, municipalities are competent on local environmental matters, such as waste management, while the federal government regulates inter-province environmental issues, such as transport of hazardous waste or environmental matters covered by international treaties.

On July 2002, the National Congress enacted federal Law No. 25,612, Gestión Integral de Residuos Industriales y de Actividades de Servicios (Integral Management of Industrial Residues and Service Activities) and on November, 2002, Law No. 25,675, Ley General del Ambiente (General Environmental Law) establishing minimum guidelines for the protection of the sustainable environmental management and the protection of biodiversity, applicable throughout Argentina. The law establishes the purposes, principles and instruments of the national environmental policy, the concept of “minimum guidelines,” the judicial competence and the rules governing environmental education and information, citizens’ participation and self-management, among other provisions.

Provincial governments within the Argentine territory have enacted laws establishing a framework for the preservation of the environment (Law No. 7,343 in Córdoba, Law No. 5,961 in Mendoza and Law No. 11.717 in Santa Fe). These laws contain principles on environmental policy and management, as well as rules on environmental impact assessment. They also give certain agencies competence in environmental issues.

Almost all provinces as well as many municipalities have enacted laws regarding the use of water, the sewage system and the disposal of liquids into underground flows of water or rivers. There are currently no claims pending against us on this matter. The violation of these laws usually results in fines.

 

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C. Organizational Structure

The following table presents information relating to our ownership interest and the percentage of our consolidated total net revenues represented by our principal subsidiaries as of December 31, 2006.

 

Operating Subsidiaries

  

Activity

   Country of
Incorporation
   Percentage
Ownership
Vital S.A.    Operation of industrial facilities engaged in the manufacture, production, processing, distribution and marketing in general of all food products and particularly of all kinds of juices.    Chile    99.99
Vital Aguas S.A.    Operation of industrial facilities engaged in the manufacture, production, processing, distribution and marketing in general of all food products and particularly of all kinds of mineral and purified water.    Chile    56.50
Servicios Multivending Ltda.    Retail sale of consumer products through automatic vending machines.    Chile    99.99
Transportes Andina Refrescos Ltda.    Provision and exploitation of and management of national and international land transportation    Chile    99.99
Rio de Janeiro Refrescos Ltda.    Production and sale of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, mineral water, nectars, syrups, powdered juices and other related semi processed products as well as any related operations.    Brazil    99.99
Embotelladora del Atlántico S.A.    Production, bottling, distribution and sale of non-alcoholic beverages, design, production and sale of plastic products derived from the plastic industry, mainly in the packaging area.    Argentina    99.99
Abisa Corp. S.A.    Investment company.    British Virgin
Islands
   99.99

 

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The following chart presents in summary form the Company’s direct and indirect ownership participations in subsidiaries and affiliates:

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D. Property, Plants and Equipment

We maintain production plants in each of the principal population centers that comprise the franchise territories. In addition, we maintain distribution centers and administrative offices in each of the franchise territories. The following table sets forth in square meters, our principal properties and facilities in each of the franchise territories:

 

Location

  

Principal Use

   Size
(mt2)

Chile:

     
Santiago/San Joaquín/Las Condes    Offices; Coca-Cola soft drinks production; Warehouse    91,611
San Joaquín    Distribution Center    15,058
Renca    Warehouse    271,717
Rancagua    Warehouse;    25,920
San Antonio    Warehouse;    19,809
Renca    Offices; Juice production    40,000
Rengo    Mineral water production    12,375
Maipú    Distribution Center (under development)    48,000
Pudahuel    Offices, PET bottle production    74,001
Renca    Offices; Coca-Cola soft drinks production    51,906

Brazil:

     
Bangú    Warehouse    44,614
Jacarepaguá    Offices; Coca-Cola soft drinks production; Warehouse; Distribution Center    248,375
Cachoeiro do Itapemirim    Warehouse    8,000
Vitória    Warehouse; Coca-Cola soft drinks production    93,320
Itambi    Warehouse    131,420
Cabo Frio    Warehouse    1,985
Campos    Warehouse    24,200
Nova Iguaçú    Warehouse    79,958

Argentina:

     
Mendoza    Offices; Warehouse    41,579
San Juan    Warehouse; Offices    48,036
San Luis    Warehouse; Offices    6,069
Rosario    Offices; Warehouse    28,070
Santo Tomé    Offices; Warehouse    89,774
Córdoba    Offices; Coca-Cola soft drinks production; Warehouse    923,360
Río IV    Warehouse; Offices    7,482
Buenos Aires    Offices; PET bottle production    27,043

We own all of our properties which are not subject to material encumbrances.

Capacity by Line of Business

Set forth below is certain information concerning the installed capacity and approximate average utilization of our production facilities, by line of business.

 

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     Year Ended December 31,
     2006    2005
     Annual
Total
Installed
Capacity
   Average
Capacity
Utilization
(%)
   Capacity
Utilization
During
Peak
Month
(%)
   Annual
Total
Installed
Capacity
   Average
Capacity
Utilization
(%)
   Capacity
Utilization
During
Peak
Month
(%)

Coca-Cola soft drinks (millions of UCs):

                 

Chile

   154    68    81    151    67    86

Brazil

   204    75    84    204    72    86

Argentina

   133    82    97    129    79    92

Other beverages (millions of UCs)

   49    55    72    45    48    69

PET packaging (millions of bottles)

   639    96    100    639    93    100

Total installed annual production capacity assumes production of the mix of products and containers produced in 2006. In 2006, we continued to modernize and renovate our manufacturing facilities in order to maximize efficiency and productivity. At present, we estimate we have the capacity in each of the franchise territories to meet consumer demand for each product format. Because bottling is a seasonal business with significantly higher demand during the South American summer and because soft drinks are perishable, it is necessary for bottlers to carry significant over-capacity in order to meet the substantially greater seasonal demand. We maintain quality control laboratories at each production facility where raw materials are tested and soft drink samples are analyzed.

As of December 31, 2006, we had total installed annual production capacity, including soft drinks, fruit waters and juices, of 540 million unit cases. Our primary facilities include:

 

   

one soft drink production facility with eight production lines in the Chilean territory, with total installed annual capacity of 154 million unit cases (28% of our total installed annual capacity);

 

   

through Vital S.A. in the Chilean territory, one fruit juice production facility, with six production lines, with total installed annual capacity of 21 million unit cases (4% of our total installed annual capacity);

 

   

through Vital Aguas S.A. in the Chilean territory, one mineral water production facility, with four production lines, with total installed annual capacity of 28 million unit cases (5% of our total installed annual capacity);

 

   

two soft drink production facilities with eleven production lines in the Brazilian territory with total installed annual capacity of 204 million unit cases (38% of our total installed annual capacity); and

 

   

one soft drink production facility with seven production lines in the Argentine territory with a total installed annual capacity of 133 million unit cases (25% of our total installed annual capacity).

 

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ITEM 4A. UNRESOLVED SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISION STAFF COMMENTS

Not Applicable -

 

ITEM 5. OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS

Basis of Presentation

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Consolidated Financial Statements, including the notes thereto, included in Item 18. We prepare our financial statements in accordance with Chilean GAAP, which differs in certain important respects from U.S. GAAP. Note 29 of the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements provides a description of the principal differences between Chilean GAAP and U.S. GAAP and a reconciliation to U.S. GAAP of net income and total shareholders’ equity.

Chilean GAAP requires that financial statements recognize the effects of inflation. Accordingly, all of our financial information, unless otherwise indicated, has been restated to eliminate the distorting effects of changes in the purchasing power of the Chilean peso on non-monetary assets and liabilities and shareholders’ equity, such that all such information is presented in comparable monetary terms. The general price-level gain or loss reflected in the income statement indicates the effect of inflation on our net holdings of monetary assets and liabilities during a period of inflation. Assets and liabilities are considered “monetary” for purposes of general price-level accounting if their amounts are fixed by contract or otherwise in terms of number of currency units, regardless of changes in specific prices or in the general price level. Examples of “monetary” assets and liabilities include accounts receivable, accounts payable and cash.

Income reported on a U.S. GAAP basis differs from that reported in accordance with Chilean GAAP principally due to basic differences in property, plant and equipment, accounting for deferred income taxes, acquisition through the issuance of shares, difference in accounting for investments in related companies and different goodwill amounts, difference in accounting for translation adjustment of foreign investments, difference in joint venture accounting, and differences in amortization periods for goodwill. The effect of inflation accounting under Chilean GAAP has not been reversed in the reconciliation to U.S. GAAP. See Note 29 of the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Factors Affecting Comparability

During 2006, there were no changes in the application of Chilean GAAP as compared to the previous year that could materially affect the comparability of the financial statements.

Critical Accounting Estimates

Discussion of critical accounting estimates

In the ordinary course of business, we have made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of our results of operations and financial position in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with Chilean GAAP and U.S. GAAP (with respect to the reconciliation of net income and shareholders’ equity and additional disclosures required by U.S. GAAP). We cannot assure you that actual results will not differ from those estimates. We believe that the following discussion addresses our most critical accounting policies, which are those that are most important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations and require management’s most difficult, subjective and complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates and assumptions about the effect of

 

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matters that are inherently uncertain. For a more detailed discussion of accounting policies significant to our operations, please see Note 1 to our Consolidated Financial Statements.

Allowance for doubtful accounts

We evaluate the collectibility of our trade accounts receivable based on a number of factors. In circumstances where we are aware of a specific customer’s inability to meet its financial obligations to us, a specific reserve for bad debts is estimated and recorded which reduces the recognized receivable to the estimated amount we believe will ultimately be collected. In addition to specific identification of potential bad customer debts, bad debt charges are recorded based on, among other factors, our recent loss history and an overall assessment of past due trade accounts receivable outstanding. As of December 31, 2006, our accounts receivable balance was Ch$60,252 million, net of allowances for doubtful accounts of Ch$1,544 million. Historically, on a consolidated basis, doubtful accounts have averaged less than 1% of consolidated net sales.

Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment (excluding the technical reappraisal that occurred in 1979 which was eliminated in the reconciliation to U.S. GAAP) is recorded at cost plus price-level restatements and is depreciated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of such assets. Changes in circumstances such as technological advances, changes to our business model or changes in our capital strategy could result in the actual useful lives differing from our estimates. In those cases where we determine that the useful life of property, plant and equipment should be shortened, we depreciate the net book value in excess of the estimated salvage value over its revised remaining useful life. Factors such as changes in the planned use of manufacturing equipment, vending equipment, transportation equipment or software could result in shortened useful lives. We review long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of any such asset may not be recoverable. The estimate of future cash flow is based upon, among other things, certain assumptions about expected future operating performance. Our estimates of undiscounted cash flows may differ from actual cash flows due to, among other things, technological changes, economic conditions and changes to our business model or changes in operating performance. If the sum of the projected undiscounted cash flows (excluding interest) is less than the carrying value of the asset, the asset will be written down to its estimated fair value. Free cash flows in Brazil and Argentina discounted at a rate of 12% resulted in a higher result than the amount for the corresponding assets (including goodwill) of the Company’s Brazilian and Argentine subsidiaries. Had discounted cash flows been reduced by 15%, the resulting amount would still be sufficient to cover the amount of the corresponding asset.

Goodwill and other intangible assets

Goodwill and other intangible assets are recorded at cost plus price-level restatements and are amortized, principally on a straight-line basis, over the estimated future periods benefited (not exceeding 20 years). Intangible assets consist primarily of bottling and distribution rights in specific territories. Goodwill and other intangible assets are periodically reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes occur that indicate the carrying value of the business or assets to which they relate may not be recoverable. As such events or changes occur, management estimates the future cash flows expected to result from the use and, if applicable, the eventual disposition of the assets and related goodwill. The key variables which management must estimate include sales volume, prices, marketing expenses and other economic factors. Significant management judgment is involved in estimating these variables, and they include inherent uncertainties; however, the assumptions used are consistent with our internal planning. Therefore, management periodically evaluates and updates the estimates based on the conditions that influence these variables. If such assets are considered impaired, they are written down to fair value as appropriate. In 2001, we adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142,

 

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“Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” for the purposes of U.S. GAAP reporting. We performed the impairment tests of our goodwill and concluded that no impairment charge was necessary.

Deferred tax assets

We record a valuation allowance to reduce the carrying value of our deferred tax assets to an amount that is more likely to be realized. While we have considered future taxable income and prudent and feasible tax planning strategies in assessing the need for the valuation allowance, should we determine that it would not be possible to realize all or part of net deferred tax assets in the future, an adjustment to the carrying value of the deferred tax assets would be charged to income in the period in which such determination was made.

Liability for deposits for bottles and cases

We have a liability for deposits received for bottles and cases provided to our customers and distributors. The liability represents the deposit value that we may be required to remit upon receipt from the customer or distributor of the bottles and cases, in good condition, along with the original invoice. The liability is not subjected to price level restatements as per current agreements with customers and distributors. We estimate the liability for deposits based on an annual inventory of bottles sold to customers and distributors, estimates of bottles in circulation and a weighted average historical deposit value per bottle or case. Additionally, because the amount of bottles and cases has generally increased over time, the liability is presented as a long-term liability. Significant management judgment is involved in estimating the number of bottles in circulation, the deposit value that could be subject to redemption and the timing of disbursements related to this liability.

Since February 2001, liability for deposits was changed to a system in which customers have five years from the date of invoicing to recover the deposit after returning the bottles and cases to us in good condition together with the original invoice. After that date, if the customer does not exercise the option, the Company is allowed to reverse the liability in accordance with Chilean GAAP. Due to the time elapsed since the adoption of this policy, no material adverse impact is expected with respect to any liability existing before February 2001.

 

A. Operating Results

Summary of Operations

The Company primarily produces and distributes Coca-Cola soft drinks in Chile, Brazil and Argentina. In Chile, we also produce and distribute fruit juices, other fruit-flavored beverages and mineral water. In Brazil, we distribute beer, energy drinks, fruit-flavored beverages and Nestea iced tea; and in Argentina, we distribute fruit-flavored beverages and soda water. In addition, we produce PET bottles primarily for our own use and for sale to other Coca-Cola bottlers in Chile and Argentina.

 

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The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the net sales and operating income for the Company’s operations in Chile, Brazil and Argentina, respectively, expressed in each case in millions of Chilean pesos with purchasing power as of December 31, 2006, and as a percentage of consolidated net sales or operating income, as the case may be:

 

     Year ended December 31,  
     2006     2005     2004  
     MCh$     %     MCh$     %     MCh$     %  

Net sales:

            

Chile

   219,791     40.2     212,050     44.5     203,145     47.5  

Brazil

   218,904     40.0     165,923     34.9     135,349     31.7  

Argentina

   111.951     20.5     103,057     21.6     93,035     21.8  

Intercountry eliminations (1)

   (3,914 )   (0.7 )   (4,958 )   (1.0 )   (4,048 )   (1.0 )
                                    

Total

   546,732     100.0     476,072     100.0     427,481     100.0  
                                    

Operating income:

            

Chile

   48,148     50.7     47,471     59.70     42,841     64.40  

Brazil

   34,930     36.7     20,910     26.3     14,025     21.1  

Argentina

   11,984     12.6     11,163     14.0     9,652     14.5  
                                    

Total

   95,062     100.0     79,544     100.00     66,518     100.00  
                                    

 

(1) Eliminations represent intercompany sales.

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the net sales and operating income contributed by each of our business segments, expressed in each case in millions of Chilean pesos with purchasing power as of December 31, 2006, and as a percentage of consolidated net sales or operating income, as the case may be:

 

     2006    2005    2004
     MCh$    %    MCh$    %    MCh$    %

Net sales:

                 

Soft drinks

   481,700    88.1    414,673    87.1    372,977    87.2

Other beverages(1)

   58,500    10.7    49,109    10.3    43,963    10.3

Packaging

   6,532    1.2    12,290    2.6    10,541    2.5
                             

Total

   546,732    100.0    476,072    100.0    427,481    100.0
                             
     MCh$    %    MCh$    %    MCh$    %

Operating income:

                 

Soft drinks

   85,557    90.0    70,291    88.4    58,767    88.4

Other beverages(1)

   7,514    7.9    7,104    8.9    5,734    8.6

Packaging

   1,991    2.1    2,149    2.7    2,017    3.0
                             

Total

   95,062    100.0    79,544    100.0    66,518    100.0
                             

 

(1) Includes, in Chile, waters and juices; in Brazil, beer, water, energy drinks, Nestea products and fruit flavored juices; and in Argentina fruit flavored waters and juices.

 

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The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, information derived from our consolidated income statements, expressed in millions of Chilean pesos with purchasing power as of December 31, 2006:

 

     Year ended December 31,
     2006    2005    2004
     (amounts in millions of Ch$)
     MCh$     %    MCh$     %    MCh$     %

Net sales

   546,732     100.0    476,072     100.0    427,481     100.0

Cost of sales

   (312,077 )   -57.1    (280,983 )   -59.0    (258,132 )   -60.4
                                

Gross profit

   234,655     42.9    195,089     41.0    169,349     39.6

Administrative and selling expenses

   (139,593 )   -25.5    (115,545 )   -24.3    (102,831 )   -24.0

Operating income

   95,062     17.4    79,544     16.7    66,518     15.6
                                

Non-operating income (expenses), net

   (7,122 )   -1.3    (13,612 )   -2.9    (19,865 )   -4.6

Income taxes, minority interest (net)

   (13,585 )   -2.5    (8,716 )   -1.8    (4,176 )   -1.0
                                

Net income

   74,355     13.6    57,216     12.0    42,478     10.0
                                

Results of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2006 and 2005

 

     Chile     Brazil     Argentina     Total(1)  
     2006     2005     2006     2005     2006     2005     2006     2005  
     (in millions of Ch$)  

Net sales

   219,791     212,050     218,904     165,923     111,951     103,057     546,732     476,072  

Cost of sales

   (122,281 )   (118,675 )   (122,977 )   (99,130 )   (70,733 )   (68,136 )   (312,077 )   (280,983 )

Gross profit

   97,510     93,375     95,927     66,793     41,218     34,921     234,655     195,089  
                                                

Administrative and selling expenses

   (49,362 )   (45,904 )   (60,997 )   (45,883 )   (29,234 )   (23,758 )   (139,593 )   (115,545 )
                                                

Operating income

   48,148     47,471     34,930     20,910     11,984     11,163     95,062     79,544  
                                                

 

(1) The total does not equal the sum of all the franchise territories due to intercountry eliminations.

Net Sales

Our consolidated net sales in 2006 were Ch$546,732 million, representing a 14.8% improvement over the Ch$476,072 million recorded in 2005. Consolidated Sales Volume amounted to 415.1 million unit cases, reflecting a 6.6% growth. Soft drinks grew 6.0%, waters 10.3% and juices 16.1%. This reflects that in the three countries where we operate, the consumption of our main products (soft drinks) has increased, also consolidating growth opportunities through waters, juices and beer, which altogether grew 13.7%. Net sales of Coca-Cola soft drinks represented 88.1% of total Consolidated Net Sales, reflecting an increase compared to the year 2005.

In Chile, total net sales amounted to Ch$219,791 million in 2006, which shows a 3.7% increase when comparing to 2005. The increase of total net sales in Chile was as a result of a 6.1% increase in sales volume amounting to 143.7 million unit cases, partially offset by a lower average income, due to a change of the product mix. In year 2006, our average volume market share in the soft drink market in Chile decreased from 68.5% during 2005 to 67.8% primarily due to price increases carried out during the year, however, we maintain our strong competitive position. Our average value market share has remained basically the same from 71.0% in 2005 to 70.8% during 2006.

Soft drink net sales in Chile amounted to Ch$182,331 million during 2006, representing a 2.6% increase regarding the previous year, principally explained by a 4.7% increase of soft drink volumes.Net sales of fruit waters and juices in Chile was Ch$37,460 million in 2006, showing an increase of 9.2% from 2005. This significant growth was led by an increase of sales volume of these segments, especially the Water category, with a 14.8% growth.

 

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In Brazil, net sales in 2006 reached Ch$218,904 million, 31.9% higher than in 2005. Net sales of Coca-Cola soft drinks in Brazil were Ch$199,421 million, representing a 31.3% increase compared to 2005. This increase is principally explained by the increase in soft drinks volume of 5.2% from 2005, reaching 155.4 million unit cases in 2006 as a result of price adjustments carried out during 2006 in Brazil and exchange rates that benefited the conversion of figures. The increase of soft drink net sales per unit case was 24.7%. The devaluation of the Chilean end of period exchange rate was 3.9%, which had a positive impact upon the translation of figures, additionally the 11.1% appreciation of the Brazilian real further compensated this effect.

On the other hand, the Company’s beer, waters and juices operations in Brazil generated net sales in 2006 of Ch$19,484 million, representing a 39.3% increase from 2005. Net sales per unit case of the aggregate of beer, waters and juices grew 17.7% explained by price adjustments as well as by the positive effect of conversion of figures, already explained.

In Argentina, net sales in 2006 were Ch$111,951 million, representing an 8.6% increase from 2005. This increase is principally explained by higher total sales volume of 8.8% during 2006 and constant prices, partially offset by the 4.9% average devaluation of the Argentine. Sales volume of Coca-Cola soft drinks in 2006 grew 8.8% from 2005, amounting to 107.5 million unit cases of soft drinks sold. The Light segment has continued expanding, achieving a 21.5% growth and representing over 6% of the total portfolio of products.

Net sales of PET packaging in Argentina were Ch$10,447 million in 2006, representing a decrease of 39.4% compared to 2005, explained by changes in the business model and a lower resin prices.

Cost of Sales

Cost of sales were Ch$312,077 million in 2006, representing 57.1% of net sales, compared to Ch$280,983 million, or 59.0% of net sales in 2005. The decrease in cost of sales as a percentage of net sales in 2006 was principally due to the cost pressures that we observed during 2006 (that led to a 4.2% increase of the cost of sales per unit case in real terms), were lower than the price adjustments carried out in Chile, Brazil and Argentina. The increased cost of sales is mainly due to the increase in the cost of sugar in Brazil and the effect of translating figures, partially offset by the decrease of the price of resin.

For our Chilean operations, cost of sales represented 55.6% compared to 56.0% of Chilean net sales in 2005. For our Brazilian operations, cost of sales represented 56.2% of Brazilian net sales in 2006, compared to 59.7% in 2005. For the Argentine operations, cost of sales represented 63.2% of Argentine net sales in 2006, compared to 66.1% in 2005.

Gross Profit

Due to the aforementioned, gross profit in 2006 increased by 20.3%, reaching Ch$234,655 million, or 42.9% of net sales, compared to Ch$195,090 million, or 41.0% of net sales in 2005.

Administrative and Selling Expenses

Selling and administrative expenses amounted to Ch$139,593 million in 2006, this represented 25.5% of net sales for 2006 and a 20.8% growth with respect to the Ch$115,545 million in 2005, that represented 24.3% of net sales for that year. As a percentage of net sales, the Company’s Chilean operations recorded selling and administrative expenses of 22.4% in 2006 compared to 21.6% in 2005. Selling and administrative expenses in our Brazilian operations were 27.9% in 2006 compared with 27.7% in 2005 and the selling and administrative expenses in our Argentine operations were 26.1% in 2006 compared with 23.1% in 2005.

 

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In Chile, selling and administrative expenses in 2006 increased by 7.5%, in Brazil 32.9%, and in Argentina 23.0% from 2005. These higher selling and administrative expenses are, in general terms, explained by increases in freight distribution expenses as a result of greater fuel prices and higher volumes. Higher selling and administrative expenses in Argentina were also due to increases in wages due to government decrees and strong pressures from labor unions. Higher selling and administrative expenses in Brazil were also impacted by the figure conversion effect, given the higher average appreciation of the real over the depreciation of the end of period Chilean peso.

Operating Income

As a consequence of the aforementioned, operating income increased 19.5% in 2006, amounting to Ch$95,062 million, or 17.4% of net sales, compared to Ch$79,544 million, or 16.7% of net sales in 2005.

Non-operating Income (Expense), Net

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the items of non-operating income (expense), net:

 

     As of December 31,  
     2006     2005  
     MCh$     MCh$  

Financial income

   12,532     29,121  

Share of income from affiliated companies

   516     786  

Other non-operating income

   5,695     7,467  

Amortization of goodwill

   (6,502 )   (6,360 )

Financial expenses

   (15,373 )   (21,556 )

Other non-operating expenses

   (7,384 )   (7,901 )

Price-level restatement and exchange gain (loss)

   3,394     (15,169 )
            

Non-operating income (expense), net

   (7,122 )   (13,612 )
            

Non-operating income (expense), net, was a loss of Ch$7,122 million in 2006, compared to a loss of Ch$13,612 million in 2005, representing a decrease of 47.7% in 2006 compared to 2005. The principal differences between 2006 and 2005 were the following: A lower financial income explained the lower earnings obtained in cross currency swap agreements and the one-time profit recorded during 2005 due to the sale of bonds; this lower financial income was over compensated by earning due to exchange rate differences.

Income Taxes

Income taxes in 2006 increased 55.3% to Ch$13,555 million compared to Ch$8,729 million in 2005. The increase is principally explained by:

 

   

higher profits in the three operations

 

   

improved results in Brazil which resulted in higher taxable income

 

   

increased charges to results due to deferred taxes in Brazil, resulting from the elimination of the existing financial provision to cover an eventual loss relating to a Pis Cofins lawsuit that in the end had a favorable outcome for the Company.

 

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Increased charges to results due differed taxes in Argentina resulting from use of tax loss carry forwards in order to cover tax earnings for the period.

Net Income

As a result of the aforementioned, net income in 2006 was Ch$74,355 million, representing 13.6% of net sales and an increase of 30.0% compared to net income of Ch$57,216 million in 2005.

Results of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2005 and 2004

 

     Chile     Brazil     Argentina     Total(1)  
     2005     2004     2005     2004     2005     2004     2005     2004  
     MCh$     MCh$     MCh$     MCh$     MCh$     MCh$     MCh$     MCh$  

Net sales

   212,050     203,145     165,923     135,349     103,057     93,035     476,072     427,481  

Cost of sales

   (118,675 )   (116,166 )   (99,130 )   (83,958 )   (68,136 )   (62,056 )   (280,983 )   (258,132 )
                                                

Gross profit

   93,375     86,979     66,793     51,391     34,921     30,979     195,089     169,349  

Administrative and selling expenses

   (45,904 )   (44,138 )   (45,883 )   (37,366 )   (23,758 )   (21,327 )   (115,545 )   (102,831 )
                                                

Operating income

   47,471     42,841     20,910     14,025     11,163     9,652     79,544     66,518  
                                                

 

(1) The total does not equal the sum of all the franchise territories due to intercountry eliminations.

Net Sales

Our consolidated net sales in 2005 were Ch$476,072 million, representing an 11.3% improvement over the Ch$427,481 million recorded in 2004. The increase in 2005 was principally due to an increase of 7.1% in consolidated volume sales and a 4.3% increase in net sales per unit case in real terms, given price adjustments carried out in the three countries. Net sales of Coca-Cola soft drinks represented 87.1% of total Consolidated Net Sales, remaining stable compared to year 2004.

In Chile, total net sales amounted to Ch$212,050 million in 2005, which shows a 4.4% increase when comparing to 2004. The increase of total net sales in Chile was as a result of a 4.7% increase in sales volume amounting to 135.5 million unit cases, and certain price adjustments. In year 2005, our average volume market share in the soft drink market in Chile increased from 67.6% in 2004 to 68.5% primarily due to our effective market strategies which maintain our strong competitive position. This has enabled us to continue increasing our average volume market share in addition to increasing our average value market share from 70.2% in 2004 to 71.0% during 2005.

Soft drink net sales in Chile amounted to Ch$177.755 million during 2005, representing a 3.4% increase regarding the previous year, principally explained by a 3.8% increase of soft drink volumes.Net sales of waters and fruit juices was Ch$34,296 million in 2005, showing an increase of 10.4% from 2004. This significant growth was led by an increase of sales volume of these segments, especially the Water category, with a 17.8% growth. During 2005, we successfully launched Dasani, purified water, in carbonated, non carbonated and flavored versions, which greatly contributed to this significant growth.

In Brazil, net sales in 2005 reached Ch$165,923 million, 22.6% higher than in 2004. Net sales of Coca-Cola soft drinks in Brazil were Ch$151,938 million, representing a 22.9% increase compared to 2004. This increase is principally explained by the increase in soft drinks volume of 10.6% from 2004, reaching 153.7 million unit cases in 2005 as result of diverse market initiatives, such as launchings of family and individual formats, and a special focus on returnable formats that in the year 2005 represented 12.1% of total volume. Price adjustments carried out during 2005 in Brazil and exchange rates that benefited the figures conversion to Chilean GAAP, ended in an 11.1% increase of soft drink net sales per

 

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unit case. The 8.1% strengthen of the Chilean end of period exchange rate had a negative impact on the figures conversion to Chilean pesos, but the 16.1% average appreciation of the Brazilian real, over-compensated this effect.

On the other hand, the Company’s beer, waters and juices operations in Brazil generated net sales in 2005 of Ch$13,986 million, representing a 19.5% increase from 2004. Net sales per unit case of the aggregate volume of beer, waters and juices grew 18.5% explained by price adjustments as well as by the positive effect of conversion of figures, already explained.

In Argentina, net sales in 2005 were Ch$103,057 million, representing a 10.8% increase from 2004. This increase is principally explained by a higher total sales volume of 5.7% during 2005 and a 4.8% higher average net sales per unit case in real terms. Net sales per unit case expressed in Argentine pesos, increased by 16.0% (reflecting price increases in Argentina in real terms that were carried out during 2005) and which decreased due to the appreciation of the Chilean peso end of period Exchange rate (8.1%). Sales volume of Coca-Cola soft drinks in 2005 grew 6.3% from 2004, amounting to 99.2 million unit cases of soft drinks sold. This growth was driven mainly by the returnable formats that continued growing as a percentage of the total portfolio products, increasing from 43.7% of total sales volume in 2004 to 48.3% in 2005.

Net sales of PET packaging in Argentina were Ch$12,290 million in 2005, representing an increase of 16.6% compared to 2004. Sales volume in 2005 was 27,330 tons of resin, which represents a slight increase of 1.4% compared to the 2004 sales volume.

Cost of Sales

Cost of sales were Ch$280,982 million in 2005, representing 59.0% of net sales, compared to Ch$258,132 million, or 60.4% of net sales in 2004. The decrease in cost of sales as a percentage of net sales in 2005 was principally due to the cost pressures that we observed during 2005 (that led to a 2.2% increase of the cost of sales per unit case in real terms), were lower than the price adjustments carried out in Chile, Brazil and Argentina. The costs that were mainly affected during 2005 were sugar and resin (dollar-denominated costs), which were compensated by effective negotiations and the average appreciations of 7.9% and 16.1% of the Chilean peso and the Brazilian real, respectively.

For our Chilean operations, cost of sales represented 56.0% compared to 57.2% of Chilean net sales in 2004. For our Brazilian operations, cost of sales represented 59.7% of Brazilian net sales in 2005, compared to 62.0% in 2004. For the Argentine operations, cost of sales represented 66.1% of Argentine net sales in 2005, compared to 66.7% in 2004.

Gross Profit

Due to the aforementioned, gross profit in 2005 increased by 15.2%, reaching Ch$195,089 million, or 41.0% of net sales, compared to Ch$169,349 million, or 39.6% of net sales in 2004.

Administrative and Selling Expenses

Selling and administrative expenses amounted to Ch$115,545 million in 2005, this represented 24.3% of net sales for 2005 and a 12.4% growth with respect to the Ch$102,831 million in 2004, that represented 24.1% of net sales for that year. As a percentage of net sales, the Company’s Chilean operations recorded selling and administrative expenses of 21.6% in 2005, maintaining almost the same percentage as in the year 2004. Selling and administrative expenses in our Brazilian operations were 27.7% in 2005 compared with 27.6% in 2004 and the selling and administrative expenses in our Argentine operations were 23.1% in 2005 compared with 22.9% in 2004.

 

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In Chile, selling and administrative expenses in 2005 increased by 4.0%, in Brazil 22.8%, and in Argentina 11.4% from 2004. These higher selling and administrative expenses are, in general terms, explained by increases in freight distribution expenses as a result of greater fuel prices and higher volumes. Higher selling and administrative expenses in Argentina were also due to increases in wages due to government decrees and strong pressures from labor unions. Higher selling and administrative expenses in Brazil were primarily due to the figure conversion effect, as a consequence of the higher appreciation of the real over the appreciation of end of period Chilean exchange rate.

Operating Income

As a consequence of the aforementioned, operating income increased 19.6% in 2005, amounting to Ch$79,544 million, or 16.7% of net sales, compared to Ch$66,518 million, or 15.6% of net sales in 2004.

Non-operating Income (Expense), Net

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the items of non-operating income (expense), net:

 

     As of December 31,  
     2005     2004  
     MCh$     MCh$  

Financial income

   29,121     24,663  

Share of income from affiliated companies

   786     1,045  

Other non-operating income

   7,467     866  

Amortization of goodwill

   (6,360 )   (7,337 )

Financial expenses

   (21,556 )   (20,246 )

Other non-operating expenses

   (7,901 )   (6,529 )

Price-level restatement and exchange gain (loss)

   (15,169 )   (12,327 )
            

Non-operating income (expense), net

   (13,612 )   (19,865 )
            

Non-operating income (expense), net, was a loss of Ch$13,612 million in 2005, compared to a loss of Ch$19,865 million in 2004, representing a decrease of 31.5% in 2005 compared to 2004. The principal variances between 2005 and 2004 were the following:

 

   

A greater financial income explained by an extraordinary profit from bond sales out of our investment portfolio, which was carried out at the beginning of 2005, in addition to the positive results obtained in cross currency swap agreements that are in effect since 2003 and 2004.

 

   

A greater non-financial income, reflected in “Other Non-Operating Income”. This was a result of a one time profit obtained through shares sales.

Income Taxes

Income taxes in 2005 increased 109.2% to Ch$8,729 million compared to Ch$4,173 million in 2004. The increase is principally explained by:

 

   

Increase in revenues in Brazil which resulted in higher taxable income.

 

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Increase in revenues in Chile which resulted in higher taxable income.

 

   

Lower credits to results due differed taxes in Argentina, resulting from provisions constituted in 2004, coupled with a difference in income tax affecting Cipet that arose from litigation.

Net Income

As a result of the aforementioned, net income in 2005 was Ch$57,216 million, representing 12.0% of net sales and an increase of 34.7% compared to net income of Ch$42,478 million in 2004.

Impact of Inflation

Under Chilean GAAP, we are required to restate non-monetary assets and liabilities, UF- and foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities, shareholders’ equity and income and expense accounts, to reflect the effect of variations in the purchasing power of the Chilean peso. However, Chilean peso-denominated monetary assets and liabilities are not restated, so inflation has the adverse effect of diminishing the purchasing power of a company’s monetary assets, which are not price-level indexed, and has the positive effect of reducing the real value of monetary liabilities. See Note 1(c) of the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Non-monetary assets and liabilities, shareholders’ equity and income and expense accounts are generally restated using the Chilean consumer price index, based on the “prior month rule” in which inflation adjustments are based on the consumer price index at the end of the month preceding the period end. Monetary assets and liabilities in UF and foreign currency are restated at period-end value of UF and exchange rates, respectively.

Price-level restatement can have a significant effect on our net income. The size of the price-level restatement for any period will primarily depend on the amount of local and foreign currency- denominated monetary assets and liabilities and the effect of inflation and the foreign exchange rate on such assets and liabilities. Periods of both moderate inflation and depreciation of the Chilean peso against the U.S. dollar will tend to result in a modest amount of price-level restatement. Conversely, the real appreciation of the Chilean peso generally leads to a high amount of price-level restatement. Given the unpredictable nature of the foreign exchange markets and, to a lesser extent, inflation, there can be no assurance that price-level restatement will continue to be an insignificant component of net income or that it will not result in income statement expense in the future.

During the third quarter of 1998, Technical Bulletin No. 64 was approved and applied retroactively to January 1, 1998. In our case, such bulletin required a return to accounting in U.S. dollars for all investments outside Chile. This methodology has an effect on results for the period and requires that the exchange rate difference be recorded in a reserve sub-account of shareholders’ equity.

 

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The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, variations among the consumer price index, UF and U.S. dollar:

 

     Year ended December 31,  
     2006     2005     2004  

Consumer price index variation

   2.1 %   3.6 %   2.5 %

UF variation

   2.0 %   3.8 %   2.3 %

U.S. dollar variation

   3.9 %   -8.1 %   -6.1 %

The effects of price-level restatement are summarized below:

 

     Year ended December 31,  
     2006     2005     2004  
     MCh$     MCh$     MCh$  

Shareholders’ equity

   (4,450 )   (8,225 )   (6,934 )

Liabilities

   (3,153 )   (5,978 )   (3,815 )

Property, plant and equipment

   1,490     2,755     2,063  

Other assets

   6,309     12,513     10,162  
                  

Balance sheet adjustments

   196     1,065     1,476  

Income statement adjustments

   (512 )   (1,647 )   (508 )

Foreign exchange (loss) gain

   3,709     (14,587 )   (13,295 )
                  

Price-level restatement and exchange (loss) gain

   3,393     (15,169 )   (12,327 )
                  

Impact of Foreign Currency Fluctuations

We use numerous raw materials, including sugar, resin, and aluminum in producing beverages and containers. We purchase these raw materials from both domestic and international suppliers. See “Item 4. Information on the Company—Part B. Business Overview—Soft Drink Business—Raw Materials and Supplies.” Because we often are required to purchase raw materials in the international markets using U.S. dollars, we are subject to local currency risk in each country where we have operations. If the Chilean peso, Brazilian real or Argentine peso were to devalue against the U.S. dollar, the cost of certain raw materials could rise significantly, which, in turn, could adversely affect our net income. We cannot assure you that these currencies will not lose value against the U.S. dollar in the future.

In Chile we had profits of Ch$3,709 million in 2006 due to the devaluation of the Chilean peso, compared to a negative impact of foreign currency fluctuations in 2005 in the amount of approximately Ch$14,587 million, due to our net asset position in U.S. dollars amounting to a total of approximately US$189 million. In Argentina and Brazil we recognized profits amounting in the aggregate to Ch$2,970 million in 2005 and Ch$404 million in 2006. These resulted from the application of the Argentine and Brazilian exchange rates in the currency conversion undertaken in our financial statements as of December 31, 2005 and 2006, in accordance with the methodology set forth in Technical Bulletin No. 64 issued by the Chilean Institute of Accountants, which are reflected on our consolidated statements of income in other non-operating income.

We use hedge agreements, including cross-currency swaps and forwards, to protect against foreign currency risk. In 2004, 2005 and 2006, these agreements partially offset the effects of the variation of the Chilean peso exchange rate, whose results are recorded in financial income or expense in the consolidated statements of income. For further information about the instruments we use to protect against foreign currency risk, see “Item 11. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk—Foreign Currency Risk.”

 

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Impact of Governmental Policies

Our business is dependent upon the economic conditions prevailing in our countries of operation. Various governmental economic, fiscal, monetary and political policies, such as those related to inflation or foreign exchange, may affect these economic conditions, and in turn may impact our business. These government policies may also affect investments by our shareholders.

Please refer to “Item 3. Key Information—Risk Factors—Risk Factors Relating to the ADSs and the Shares” and “Item 10. Additional Information,” for a discussion of governmental and political factors that could materially affect investments by U.S. shareholders. Further reference in this respect is made to the factors discussed under “Item 3. Key Information—Risk Factors—Risks Relating to Chile—Exchange controls and withholding taxes in Chile may limit repatriation of your investment.” For a discussion of governmental economic, fiscal, monetary and political policies that could materially affect our operations, see “Item 3. Key Information—Risk Factors—Risks Relating to Chile,” “—Risks Relating to Brazil” and “—Risks Relating to Argentina.”

 

B. Liquidity and Capital Resources

Capital Resources

Our principal source of funding is our operations which historically have been a sufficient source of financing. Cash generation is designated to finance working capital and capital expenditure requirements. Cash surplus has been utilized to pay dividends. The main sources to finance future strategic and geographic expansion plans include (i) public equity offerings and privately negotiated share subscriptions; (ii) borrowings from commercial banks, both internationally and in the local markets where we have operations, namely, Chile, Brazil and Argentina; and (iii) debt offerings in the Chilean and foreign capital markets.

There are no restrictions to transfer funds among our operating subsidiaries. In the past, we have transferred funds from Argentina to Chile through capital reductions and during 2006 we received dividends from our Brazilian subsidiary, and we also expect to receive them in 2007.

Our management believes that, through these sources, we have sufficient financial resources available to maintain our current operations and provide for our current capital expenditure and working capital requirements, scheduled debt payments, interest and income tax payments and dividends to shareholders. The amount and frequency of future dividends will be determined by the General Shareholders’ Meeting upon the proposal of our board of directors in light of our earnings and financial condition at such time, and we cannot assure you that dividends will be declared in the future, except for the minimum 30% of annual profits required by Chilean law.

Treasury and Funding Policies

Our board of directors has been empowered by our shareholders to define our financing and investment policies. Our bylaws do not define a strict financing structure, nor do they limit the types of investments we may make. Traditionally, we have preferred to use our own resources to finance our investments.

Our financing policy is that each subsidiary should finance its own operations. From this perspective, each subsidiary’s management must focus on cash generation and should establish clear targets for operating income, capital expenditures and levels of working capital. These targets are reviewed on a monthly basis to ensure that their objectives are met. Should increased financing needs arise, either as a result of a cash deficit or to take advantage of market opportunities, our policy is to

 

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prefer local financing to allow for natural hedging. If local financing conditions are not acceptable, because of costs or other constraints, Andina will provide financing.

Our cash surplus policy is that Andina invests any cash surplus in a portfolio of investment grade securities until such time as our board of directors makes a final decision as to the disposition of the surplus.

Derivative instruments are utilized only for business purposes, and never for speculative purposes. Forward currency contracts are used to cover the risk of local currency devaluation relative to the U.S. dollar in an amount approximately equal to our budgeted purchases of U.S. dollar-denominated raw materials. Depending on market conditions, instead of forward currency contracts, from time to time we prefer to utilize our cash surplus to purchase raw materials in advance to obtain better prices and a fixed exchange rate.

Investing Activities

Additions to property, plants and equipment during 2006 totaled Ch$37,004 million. Capital expenditures during 2006 were funded with cash flows from operations.

At December 31, 2006, we had no material commitments for the purchase of capital assets other than those related to normal replacement of equipment. Our management anticipates that additions to property, plant and equipment in 2007 will be in the range of US$81 million and plans to fund such additions through cash flows from operations.

We believe that cash flow generated by operations, cash balances, available lines of credit, including from suppliers, and borrowings from third parties, are currently sufficient to meet our working capital, debt service and capital expenditure requirements.

Financing Activities

As of December 31, 2006, we had Ch$120,998 million invested in time deposits and other short-term and long-term investments not included as cash equivalents for purposes of Chilean GAAP. As of that date, we had available short-term credit lines in an amount equivalent to approximately Ch$57,740 million (US$108.5 million). The aggregate unused portion of such lines of credit at that date was equivalent to Ch$56,934 million (US$107 million).

Our unused sources of liquidity include 15 lines of credit. In Chile, we have the equivalent of US$9.4 million in credit available from two separate lines. In Brazil, we have the equivalent of US$86 million in credit available with ten lines. In Argentina, we have the equivalent of US$13.1 million in credit available with three lines.

In 2006, our available cash was principally used for investments in fixed assets of Ch$37,004 million and dividend payments of Ch$73,684 million. In 2005, the principal uses of cash were investments in fixed assets of Ch$27,970 million and dividend payments of Ch$74,075 million.

Liabilities

For the period ending December 31, 2006, our total liabilities, excluding minority interest, were Ch$237,695 million, representing a 9.2% decrease compared to December 31, 2005. The decrease in total liabilities resulted principally from a reduction in long-term bank debt and bond debt. As of December 31, 2006, our long term liabilities included (i) long-term bank debt of Ch$418 million, (ii) long-term bond debt of Ch$76,025 million, (iii) long-term notes outstanding of Ch$133 million, and (iv) long term notes and accounts payable to related companies of Ch$3,550 million (v) long term deferred taxes of Ch$4,128

 

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million, and (vi) other long-term accrued liabilities and provisions of Ch$27,173 million, for a total of Ch$111,427 million of long-term liabilities compared to total long-term liabilities of Ch$134,500 million as of December 31, 2005.

Our short term liabilities, as of December 31, 2006 included (i) short-term bank debt of Ch$2,490 million, (ii) current portion of long-term bank liabilities of Ch$439 million, (iii) current portion of long-term bond debt of Ch$29,972 million, (iv) trade accounts payable of Ch$42,868 million, (v) notes payable to related companies of Ch$10,813 million, and (vi) other short-term liabilities, principally provisions, withholdings and income tax payable, for Ch$39,686 million, for a total of Ch$126,268 million of short-term liabilities compared to total short-term liabilities of Ch$127,382 million as of December 31, 2005.

As of December 31, 2006, our bond liabilities had a weighted average interest rate of 6.52% while our bank liabilities had a weighted average interest rate of 8.06%.

Summary of Significant Debt Instruments

The following is a brief summary of our significant long-term indebtedness outstanding as of December 31, 2006:

Unsecured Notes. On October 1, 1997 we entered into an indenture pursuant to which we issued three series of bonds. The indenture imposes certain restrictions on liens, sale and leaseback transactions, assets sales and subsidiary indebtedness and certain conditions in the event of merger or consolidation.

The three series of bonds issued in 1997 under this indenture are the following:

 

   

US$150 million of 7.00% Unsecured Notes due 2007;

 

   

US$100 million of 7.625% Unsecured Notes due 2027; and

 

   

US$100 million of 7.875% Unsecured Notes due 2097.

On July 10, 2001, through our subsidiary The Sterling Pacific Corp, S.A., (now Abisa Corp.), we made an offer to repurchase for cash at par value the notes outstanding and the following notes were tendered:

 

   

US$118 million of the 7.00% Unsecured Notes due 2007;

 

   

US$96 million of the 7.625% Unsecured Notes due 2027; and

 

   

US$100 million of the 7.875% Notes due 2097.

On June 13, 2001, Andina completed a local bond placement in the Chilean capital markets of two series of bonds as follows:

 

   

UF 3.3 million series of bonds due 2008 with annual interest rate over inflation of 6.20% of which, UF 0.99 million was outstanding at December 31, 2006; and

 

   

UF 3.7 million series of bonds due 2026, with annual interest rate over inflation of 6.50%, being outstanding at December 31, 2006.

 

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The bond issue and placement in the Chilean market is subject to the following restrictions:

 

   

Andina must maintain a leverage ratio, defined as total debt/consolidated equity, of less than 1.20%. For purposes of calculating the leverage ratio, total debt includes (i) short-term bank liabilities, (ii) the current portion of long-term bank liabilities, (iii) short-term liabilities and promissory notes, (iv) the current portion of bonds payable, (v) long-term bank liabilities, and (vi) long-term bonds payable. Consolidated equity means total shareholders’ equity plus minority interest.

 

   

Andina must maintain consolidated assets free of any pledge, mortgage or other encumbrances for an amount equal to at least 1.30 times the consolidated liabilities that are not guaranteed by the investee.

 

   

Andina may not lease, sell, assign or dispose of the franchise territory in Chile.

 

   

Andina may not lease, sell, deliver or dispose of its franchise territory in Argentina or Brazil, as long as either territory represents more than 40% of Andina’s consolidated operating cash flows.

 

C. Research and development, patents and licenses

Given the nature of the business and the support provided by The Coca-Cola Company as franchisor to its bottlers, the Company’s research and development expenses are not meaningful. For more information on patents and licenses, see “Item 4. Information on the Company — Part B. Business Overview — Patents and Licenses”.

 

D. Trend Information

Our results will likely continue to be influenced by changes in the level of consumer demand in the countries in which we operate, particularly Argentina and Brazil, resulting from economic measures that the governments of those countries have implemented, or may implement in the future, to solve present debt and fiscal deficit problems.

Additionally, principal raw materials used in the production of soft drinks, such as sugar and resin, may experience price increases in the future. Such price increases may affect our results if we are unable to pass the cost increases on to the sales price of our products due to depressed consumer demand and/or heightened competition.

Increased competition from low-price brands is another factor that could limit our ability to grow, and thus negatively affect our results.

Finally, exchange rate fluctuations, in particular the potential devaluations relative to the U.S. dollar of local currencies in the countries in which we operate, may adversely affect our results because of the impact on the cost of U.S. dollar-denominated raw materials and the conversion of monetary assets.

 

E. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

 

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F. Contractual Obligations

The following table summarizes our contractual obligations and commercial commitments as of December 31, 2006:

 

          Payments Due by Period
          Years
     Total    Less than
1 Year
   1-3
Years
   3-5
Years
   More than
5 Years
     (in millions of constant Ch$ as of December 31, 2006)
     MCh$    MCh$    MCh$    MCh$    MCh$

Long-term bank debt(1)

   857    439    418    0    0

Short-term bank debt

   2,490    2,490    0    0    0

Bonds payable(2)

   105,997    29,972    8,046    7,982    59,997

Purchase obligations

   376    213    133    30    0
                        

Subtotal-included in our balance sheet

   109,720    33,114    8,597    8,012    59,997
                        

Operating lease obligations

   1,321    1,232    89    0    0
                        

Purchase obligations

   48,710    22,187    25,923    600    0

Subtotal-not included in our balance sheet

   50,031    23,419    26,012    600    0
                        

Total contractual obligations

   159,751    56,533    34,609    8,612    59,997
                        

 

(1) See Notes 15(b) and 16 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

 

(2) See Note 17 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

The following table presents future expirations for the remaining long term liabilities. These expirations have been made based on accounting estimates because the liabilities do not have specific dates of future payment as allowance for severance indemnities, contingencies, deferred taxes and liabilities for container guarantees are included.

 

          Maturity
          Years
     Total    1-3 Years    3-5 Years    More than
5 Years
     (in millions of constant Ch$ as of December 31, 2006)
     MCh$    MCh$    MCh$    MCh$

Provisions

   17,099    12,153    0    4,946

Other long-term liabilities

   17,722    7,052    659    10,011
                   

Total long-term liabilities not included in contractual obligations

   34,821    19,205    659    14,957
                   

U.S. GAAP Reconciliation

The principal differences between Chilean GAAP and U.S. GAAP as they relate to us are (i) inflation accounting under Chilean GAAP, which has not been reversed in the reconciliation to U.S. GAAP, (ii) the revaluation and depreciation of certain property, plant and equipment on the basis of a technical appraisal, (iii) different goodwill amounts and differences in amortization for goodwill, (iv) the treatment of mandatory minimum dividends, (v) difference in accounting for investments in related companies and joint ventures, (vi) the accounting for deferred income taxes, (vii) the treatment of investment securities, (viii) the accounting for the translation adjustment of foreign investments and translation of financial statements of non-Chilean operations; and, (ix) the accounting for derivative instruments. Note 29 of the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements provides a description of the principal differences between Chilean GAAP and U.S. GAAP as they relate to us and a reconciliation to U.S. GAAP of net income and shareholders’ equity.

 

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Net income after reconciliation to U.S. GAAP was Ch$12,069 million higher in 2004, Ch$19,547 million higher in 2005, and Ch$2,498 million higher in 2006, in each case than net income as reported under Chilean GAAP for each respective year. See Note 29(n) of the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Under Chilean GAAP, shareholders’ equity at December 31, 2005, was Ch$274,074 million, compared to Ch$295,658 million under U.S. GAAP, representing a difference of 7.9%. Under Chilean GAAP, shareholders’ equity as of December 31, 2006 was Ch$274,733 million, compared to Ch$287,230 million under U.S. GAAP, representing a difference of 4.5%.

 

ITEM 6. DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES

Management and Board of Directors

Pursuant to Chilean law, we are managed by a group of executive officers under the supervision of our board of directors. In accordance with our bylaws, the board of directors must consist of seven regular directors and seven alternate directors. Each director is assigned a specific alternate director. The directors may or may not be shareholders and are elected for a term of three years subject to indefinite re-election. In the case of Series A shares, it is necessary to have 14.29% of the total shares represented in a shareholders’ meeting in order to elect one director assuming there is 100% shareholder vote participation. In the case of series B shares, it is necessary to have a total of 50.1% of the total shares represented in a shareholders’ meeting to elect a director if it is also assumed that there is 100% shareholder vote participation. All members of the board of directors are nominated and elected every three years by and during the ordinary annual shareholders’ meeting. Cumulative voting is permitted for the election of directors.

In the event of a vacancy, the designated alternate director fills the vacancy for the remaining period of the director’s term. If the alternate director is unable or unwilling to serve, the board of directors may appoint a replacement to fill the vacancy, and the entire board of directors must be elected or re-elected at the next regularly scheduled shareholders’ meeting.

As of December 31, 2006, our board of directors consisted of the following directors and alternate directors:

 

Juan Claro    Chairman of the Board of Directors   

Has been a member of the board of directors since April 2004.

Principal occupation: Entrepreneur

Other directorships: Pesquera Friosur, Emel, Empresas Melón S.A.,

Antofagasta Minerals S.A., Antofagasta PLC, Empresas CMPC S.A.,

Red Televisa Chilevisión S.A., ENTEL Chile S.A.

Date of birth: November 7, 1950

José Antonio Garcés, Jr.    Director   

Has been a member of the board of directors since May 1991.

Principal occupation: General manager of Inversiones San Andrés Ltda.

Other directorships: Banvida S.A.; Inmobiliaria FFV S.A. and Fundación Paternitas

Date of birth: March 1, 1966

Gonzalo Said (1)    Director   

Has been a member of the board of directors since May 1993.

Principal occupation: General manager and director of Inversiones Santa Virginia Ltda.

Other directorships: BBVA Administradora de Fondos Mutuos BHIF S.A., Embotelladora Andina S.A., and of Inmobiliaria Don Aurelio Ltda.

Date of birth: October 16, 1964

Salvador Said (1)    Director   

Has been a member of the board of directors since April 1992.

Principal occupation: Executive director of Said Holding Group

Other directorships: Edelpa S.A., Parque Arauco S.A., BBVA

 

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Administradora de Fondos Mutuos BHIF S.A. and BHIF Administradora de Fondos de Inversión S.A., Inversiones Caburga S.A.; Inversiones Delfín S.A.; Grupo Eulen Chile S.A.

Date of birth: September 16, 1964

James Robert Quincey    Director   

Has been a member of the board of directors since April 2006.

Principal occupation: President of Coca-Cola de Mexico

Other directorships: Coca-Cola Embonor S.A.

Date of birth: January 8, 1965

Arturo Majlis    Director   

Has been a member of the board of directors since April 1997.

Principal occupation: Principal partner of the law offices of Grasty, Quintana, Majlis Compañía

Other directorships: Asesorías e Inversiones Til Til S.A.; Banchile Seguros de Vida and HNS Banco

Date of birth: April 7, 1962

Heriberto Urzúa (2)    Director   

Has been a member of the board of directors since April 2006.

Principal occupation: Company directorships

Other directorships: Agrícola Ariztía S.A.,

Inversiones Alsacia S.A., Hortifrut S.A. Promoplan y Otros S.A., y RELSA S.A.

Date of birth: November 28, 1962

Ernesto Bertelsen    Alternate Director to Juan Claro   

Has been a member of the board of directors since April 2005.

Principal occupation: Director Banco BBVA.

Other directorships: Factorline S.A.

Date of birth: March 18, 1945

Patricio Parodi    Alternate Director to José Antonio Garcés   

Has been a member of the board of directors since April 2005.

Principal occupation: General manager Consorcio Financiero S.A. and subsidiaries

Other directorships: Banmédica S.A.; Isapre Vida Tres S.A.; Isapre Banmédica S.A., Help S.A.; Clínica Dávila S.A.; Sociedad Punta del Cobre S.A.; Pacífico V Región S.A.; Maderas Condor S.A., Salfacorp S.A., Invernnova S.A. and Moletto Hermanos

Date of birth: April 28, 1963

José María Eyzaguirre    Alternate Director to Gonzalo Said   

Has been a member of the board of directors since April 2006.

Principal occupation: Lawyer, Partner at Estudio Claro y Cia.

Other directorships: N/A

Date of birth: May 22, 1962

José Domingo Eluchans    Alternate Director to Salvador Said.   

Has been a member of the board of directors since April 2005.

Principal occupation: Partner at José Domingo Eluchans Asesorías Limitada

Other directorships: Banco BBVA, Envases del Pacífico S.A.

Date of birth: August 6, 1953

Jorge Hurtado G.    Alternate Director to James Quincey B.   

Has been a member of the board of directors since January 1998.

Principal occupation: Directing Partner of Agrícola y Comercial Yerbas Buenas S.A.

Other directorships: CMPC Tissue S.A.; Vendomática S.A.; Adviser

Drilling S.A., Proemsa S.A., Trabajando.com Chile S.A., and Sociedad Anónima de Deportes Club de Golf Santiago

Date of birth: March 25, 1946

 

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José Miguel Barros    Alternate Director to Arturo Majlis A.   

Has been a member of the board of directors since April 2005.

Principal occupation: Director and Partner of Larrain Vial S.A.

Other directorships: Bata Chile S.A., Cerámica Santiago S.A., Viña Santa Carolina S.A. and Blanco y Negro S.A.

Date of birth: March 1, 1964

Pedro Vicente. (2)    Alternate Director to Heriberto Urzúa S.   

Has been a member of the board of directors since April 2004.

Principal occupation: Director of Capital Consulting Services S.A.

Other directorship: Colbún S.A; Capital Care S.A.

Date of birth: August 11, 1951

 

(1) Salvador Said S. is the cousin of Gonzalo Said H.

 

(2) Independent from controlling shareholder pursuant to Article 50 bis, paragraph 6 of the Chilean Public Company Law N° 18,045.

Senior Executives

 

Jaime García R.    Chief Executive Officer   

Mr. García joined the Company in 1977, as head of the research-studies department. In 1978, he was appointed general manager of Embotelladora Talca (today part of Embonor S.A.). In 1979, Mr. García was appointed general manager of Embotelladora Concepción (part of Embonor S.A.). In 1983, he became financial manager of Andina, a position he held until 1987, when he was appointed general manager of ISASA (a subsidiary of Andina). In 1990, Mr. García was appointed general manager of Andina, a position he held until 1993, when he became our chief executive officer.

Date of birth: November 24, 1953

Michael Cooper A.    Chief Operating Officer   

Mr. Cooper joined the Company in May 2000, as chief operating officer. In 1989, Mr. Cooper was the chief executive officer of Inchcape Coca-Cola bottling operations, with businesses in Chile, Peru and Russia. In 1999, Embonor S.A. bought Inchcape Chilean and Peruvian bottling operations and Mr. Cooper became chief executive officer of the consolidated entity.

Date of birth: May 15, 1948

Osvaldo Garay A.    Chief Financial Officer   

Mr. Garay joined the Company in 1997, as controller of Andina. Mr. Garay was appointed as our chief financial officer on October 31, 2002. Prior to joining Andina, he held a similar position with Grupo Claro.

Date of birth: April 20, 1948

Pedro Pellegrini R.    Chief Legal & Communications Officer   

Mr. Pellegrini joined the Company in June 1995, as chief legal & communications officer of Andina. From 1986 to 1992, Mr. Pellegrini worked at Carey & Cia., the largest law firm in Chile. From 1992 to 1995, Mr. Pellegrini served as a vice president of Citibank, N.A., and Citicorp-Chile and was in charge of legal corporate matters.

Date of birth: January 13, 1965

Raúl Ramírez V.    Chief Technical Officer   

Mr. Ramirez has held the position of chief technical officer, reporting directly to the chief operating officer since 1996. Mr. Ramirez held the position of deputy manager of operations from August 1969 until August 1995. In 1995, Mr. Ramirez was promoted to corporate manager of engineering, a position he held until December 1996. In January 1997, Mr. Ramirez was transferred to our operations in Argentina, Córdoba, Edasa, as technical manager until July 2000.

Date of birth: July 24, 1944

 

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German Garib N.    Chief Information Officer   

Mr. Garib joined the Company in 1998, as chief information officer. Prior to Andina, he was the marketing manager of IBM Chile.

Date of birth: August 28, 1961

Renato Ramírez F.    General Manager of Chilean Soft Drink Operation   

Mr. Ramírez joined the Company in 1979, as general manager of Chilean soft drink operations. Mr. Ramírez began working as head of the budget and costs department and, in 1980, was appointed planning assistant manager. From January 1988 to August 1990, he was the commercial manager of Embotelladora Williamson Balfour. From September 1990 to October 1992, Mr. Ramírez served as marketing manager for Telephone Company of Chile. In August 1993, he returned to Andina as commercial manager, a position he held until 1997.

Date of birth: July 27, 1952

Carlos A. Lohmann   

General Manager of

Río de Janeiro Refrescos Ltda.

  

Mr. Lohmann joined the Company in August 1997, as general manager of Refrescos, our Brazilian subsidiary. He began his professional career in 1970 at IBM Brazil and throughout his approximately 25-year career at IBM, served in different positions, including human resources manager, commercial operations support manager, branch office operations manager, director of customer services in Brazil and in New York, director of customer financing and general manager of IBM Leasing. In 1992, he was appointed general manager of the PC Company, a joint venture between IBM and Machline Group, in Sáo Paulo, Brazil, and in 1995 he was appointed general manager of the PC Company in Florida, United States.

Date of birth: October 20, 1945

Alejandro A. Feuereisen   

General Manager of

Embotelladora del Atlántico S.A.

  

Mr. Feuereisen has been employed as general manager of Embotelladora del Atlántico S.A. From September 1995 to July 1998, Mr. Feuereisen was a commercial manager of Embotelladora del Atlántico S.A. From 1993 to 1995, he was a sales manager at Andina and, from 1981 to 1992, an officer at Citibank, Santiago de Chile. During the last three years of his tenure at Citibank, Mr. Feuereisen was vice president of the International Financial Institutions Group. From 1977 to 1980, he served as financial analyst at Leasing Andino S.A., a subsidiary of Banco de Chile.

Date of birth: May 19, 1953

Cesar Vargas P.    General Manager of Vital S.A. and Vital Aguas S.A.   

Mr. Vargas is the general manager of Vital S.A. and Vital Aguas S.A. and joined the Company in 1978. Mr. Vargas began working as project engineer and head of electric maintenance. In 1985, he was appointed head of the juice division plant of Industrial Sud Andina S.A. in Santiago, a former subsidiary of Andina, where he was subsequently promoted to deputy production manager of the juice and mineral water division. In 1992, Vital S.A. was created and Mr. Vargas was appointed operations manager, a position that he held until 1998, when he was appointed general manager.

Date of birth: May 26, 1957

 

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The majority shareholders’ agreement for the election of directors is contained in Inversiones Freire S.A.’s Shareholder Agreement and further explained on Item 7 “Major Shareholders and Related Companies”. In addition, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Deposit Agreement, if no instructions are received by The Bank of New York, as depositary, it shall give a discretionary proxy to a person designated by the chairman of the board of directors of Embotelladora Andina with respect to the shares or other deposited securities that represent the ADRs.

Directors and alternate directors are paid an annual fee for attendance to meetings of the board of directors. The total compensation paid to each director or alternate director during 2006, which was approved by our shareholders, was as follows:

 

    

Compensation

(millions of Ch$)(1)

Juan Claro G.

   86

José Antonio Garcés S. (junior)

   85

Gonzalo Said H.

   81

Arturo Majlis A.

   79

Salvador Said S.

   79

Heriberto Urzúa S.

   35

James Quincey B.

   29

Ernesto Bertelsen R.

   16

José D. Eluchans U.

   16

José M. Barros V.

   16

Patricio Parodi G.

   16

Pedro A. Vicente M.

   16

Jorge Hurtado G.

   14

Albert J. Cussen M.(2)

   12

José Eyzaguirre B.

   12

Glenn Jordan S.(2)

   7

Manuel E. Bezanilla U.(2)

   4

(1) The amounts paid to each director and director’s alternate for attendance at board meetings varies in accordance with the position held and the time period during which such position was held.

 

(2) Member of the board of directors until April 2006.

For the year that ended on December 31, 2006, the aggregate amount of compensation we paid to all directors and executive officers as a group was Ch$3,411 million of which Ch$2,808 million was paid to our executive officers. We do not disclose to our shareholders or otherwise make available public information as to the compensation of our executive officers on an individual basis. We do not maintain any pension or retirement programs for our directors or executive officers. See “—Employees.”

Board Practices

Our board of directors has regularly scheduled meetings at least once a month, and extraordinary meetings are convened when called by the chairman or when requested by one or more directors. The quorum for a meeting of the board of directors is established by the presence of an absolute majority of its regular directors, without taking alternate directors into consideration, unless regular directors are absent. Resolutions are passed by the affirmative vote of an absolute majority of those directors present at the meeting, with the chairman determining the outcome of any tie vote.

 

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1. Executive Committee

Company management is counseled by an executive committee comprised of four members of the board; the chairman of the board who participates by his or her own right, and the chief executive officer of the Company. This committee meets permanently throughout the year and it normally holds an average of two monthly sessions. As counselor to the board of directors, the executive committee proposes company policies in accordance with the results for the respective periods that have been disclosed in the annual reports. On April 25, 2006, Mr. José Antonio Garcés Silva (junior), Mr. Arturo Majlis Albala, Mr. Gonzalo Said Handal and Mr. Salvador Said Somavía were appointed members of the executive committee.

2. Directors’ Committee

By resolution approved at the regular shareholders’ meeting held on April 17, 2001, and in accordance with the requirements of the new article 50 bis of the Chilean Public Company Law No. 18,046 in addition to Law N° 19,705, we established a directors’ committee whose purpose has been the strengthening and self-regulation of the Company, exercising more control over management’s activities.

By resolution approved at the regular shareholders’ meeting held on April 19, 2006, and by resolution of board session N°988 held April 25, 2006, Mr. Juan Claro (chairman), Mr. José Antonio Garcés Silva (junior) and Mr. Heriberto Urzúa Sanchez were appointed as members of the directors’ committee. In the event that any of them should be unable to attend, they will be replaced by: Mr. Ernesto Bertelsen Repetto, Mr. Patricio Parodi Gil and Mr. Pedro Arturo Vicente Molina, respectively.

The main responsibilities of the directors’ committee are:

 

   

to examine the reports of external auditors and account inspectors of the balance sheets and other financial statements presented by the administrators or our liquidators of the Company to the shareholders and to take a position on such reports before they are presented to shareholders for their approval;

 

   

to propose the external auditors and the private risk rating agencies to the board, which are suggested at the shareholders’ meeting. In the event of disagreements with the directors’ committee, the board may make its own suggestion and both shall be submitted to consideration of the shareholders;

 

   

to review information regarding operations as referred to by articles 44 and 89 of law 18,046 or the Chilean Public Company Law and to create a report concerning those operations to be sent to the chairman of the board;

 

   

to examine the remuneration and compensation plans of senior managers and executives; and

 

   

any other matter specified in the Company’s bylaws or required by a regular shareholders’ meeting or by the board of directors.

The directors’ committee has examined several contingencies arising from the Company’s different operations and has followed internal procedures in order to comply with the new regulations imposed by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 of the United States.

 

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3. Audit Committee

On July 26, 2005, the board of directors agreed that in order to comply with the requirements of the New York Stock Exchange or NYSE and the Securities and Exchange Commission or SEC, it was necessary to establish an audit committee before July 31, 2005, so as to comply with the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley’s Act of 2002. During board session N° 988 held April 25, 2006, Mr. Juan Claro González (chairman), Mr. José Antonio Garcés Silva (junior) and Mr. Heriberto Sánchez were elected as members of the audit committee. Our board of directors determined that Mr. Juan Claro González and Mr. Heriberto Urzúa Sánchez comply with the independence standards set forth in the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, SEC and NYSE regulations.

The resolutions, agreements and organization of the audit committee are governed, when applicable, by the rules relating to board meetings and to the Company’s directors’ committee. Since its creation, the sessions of the audit committee have been held with the directors’ committee, since some of the functions are very similar and the members of both of these committees are the same.

The duties and responsibilities of the audit committee are defined in the audit committee charter, which is available to all interested parties through our website. Further, the audit committee is responsible for analyzing the Company’s financial statements; supporting the financial supervision and rendering of accounts; ensuring management’s development of reliable internal controls; ensuring compliance by the audit department and external auditors with their respective roles; and reviewing of auditing practices.

Mr. Heriberto Urzúa Sánchez has been appointed by the board of directors as our “financial expert” as defined in the listing standards of the NYSE and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

Employees

On December 31, 2006, we had approximately 4,815 employees, including 1,057 in Chile, 2,160 in Brazil, and 1,598 in Argentina. Of these employees, 140 were temporary employees in Chile and 288 in Argentina. During the South American summer, it is customary for us to increase the number of employees in order to meet peak demand.

On December 31, 2006, 597, 255, and 1,011 of our employees in Chile, Brazil and Argentina, respectively, were members of unions.

The following table represents a breakdown of our employees for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004:

 

     2006
     Chile    Brazil    Argentina
     Total    Union    Non-
Union
   Total    Union    Non-
Union
   Total    Union    Non-
Union

Executives

   26    0    26    70    2    68    67    0    67

Technicians and professionals

   429    199    230    980    121    859    325    0    325

Workers

   462    392    70    1,110    132    978    918    750    168

Temporary workers

   140    6    134    0    0    0    288    261    27
                                            

Total

   1,057    597    460    2,160    255    1,905    1,598    1,011    587
                                            

 

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     2005
     Chile    Brazil    Argentina
     Total    Union    Non-Union    Total    Union    Non-Union    Total    Union    Non-Union

Executives

   23    0    23    74    2    72    40    0    40

Technicians and professionals

   407    154    253    1,008    89    919    241    0    241

Workers

   469    370    99    1,018    128    890    894    734    160

Temporary workers

   153    0    153    0    0    0    279    216    63
                                            

Total

   1,052    524    528    2,100    219    1,881    1,454    950    504
                                            
     2004
     Chile    Brazil    Argentina
     Total    Union    Non-Union    Total    Union    Non-Union    Total    Union    Non-Union

Executives

   21    0    21    70    2    68    38    0    38

Technicians and professionals

   387    155    232    947    85    862    217    0    217

Workers

   482    338    144    994    125    869    845    675    170

Temporary workers

   126    0    126    0    0    0    300    279    21
                                            

Total

   1,016    493    523    2,011    212    1,799    1,400    954    446
                                            

Management believes that it has good relations with its employees. For example, in Chile, Andina received two awards from independent organizations in 2003 highlighting our labor relations and the positive effects they have on our business. Andina has been awarded the “2005 National Quality Award” granted by the Ministry of Economy of the Chilean Government through the area of “Chile Calidad” (“Chile Quality”) every year. The process began in the year 2003 with an ambitious Quality Project enabling the unique achievement in Latin America of the four most relevant certifications in terms of quality (ISO). This award is framed within the philosophy of the company’s performance associated with the search of “excellence” aimed towards increasing the value contributed by all the parties involved with the business: clients, employees, suppliers and shareholders.

In Chile we have continued provisioning severance indemnities for every year of employment to which employees are entitled in accordance with Andina’s Collective Bargaining Agreements and labor legislations and that is equal to one month’s salary for every year of employment subject to certain restrictions. In addition, we benefit our employees through a contribution to a health insurance system complementing the amount directly paid by the employee, thus decreasing health costs for the employees’ families. Employees are required to contribute funds for financing pension funds. These pension funds are mainly managed by private entities.

In Chile, 54% of employees are members of labor unions. During 2006, Andina successfully executed a frame agreement with the 4 Labor Unions, by which the Company and the Unions agreed to work together in mutual collaboration and to resolve conflicts as they arise. Additionally, on July 3, 2006, the Company anticipatively executed a new collective bargaining agreement with Union No. 3, mainly representing sales personnel. This collective bargaining agreement has a term of 4 years beginning

 

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August 1, 2006 and expiring on July 31, 2010. As a result of the good relationship with the Unions, Andina did not experience any work stoppages or manifestations during 2006.

In Brazil, collective bargaining agreements are negotiated on an industry-wide basis. Individual companies can therefore negotiate special terms for their affiliates that apply to all employees in each jurisdiction where companies have a plant. Collective bargaining agreements are generally binding for one year. With respect to Refrescos, there are seven collective bargaining agreements currently in force: (1) five agreements for employees in the State of Rio de Janeiro; (a) the Soft Drink Industry Employees’ Union agreement from October 1, 2006 to September 30, 2007; (b) the Salesmen Union agreement from October 1, 2006 to September 30, 2007; (c) the “Stack Machine” Operator Union agreement from May 1, 2006 to April 30, 2007; (d) the Chemical Product Industry Employees’ of Nova Iguaçu Union agreement form February 1, 2006 to August 31, 2007; (e) the Driver and Helper of the Lagos Region Union agreement from May 1, 2006 through April 30, 2007; and (2) two agreements for employees in the State of Espirito Santo: (a) the Nourishment Union agreement from July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006 (currently in the process of being renewed); (b) the Salesmen Union agreement from December 1, 2005 to November 30, 2006 (currently in the process of being renewed). Such agreements do not require us to increase wages on a collective basis. Selected increases were granted, however, mainly in the manufacturing area. We provide benefits to our employees according to the relevant legislation and to the collective bargaining agreements. Refrescos experienced its most recent work stoppages in January and October 1990, for eight days in each instance.

In Argentina, Edasa’s employees are parties to collective bargaining agreements and 64.8% of them are represented by local workers’ unions associated with a national federation of unions. The Argentine Chamber of Non-Alcoholic Beverages of the Argentine Republic (Cámara Argentina de Industria de Bebidas sin Alcohol de la República Argentina (the “Chamber”) and the Argentine Workers Federation of Carbonated Water (Federación Argentina de Trabajadores de Aguas Gaseosas) (the “Federation”) are parties to collective bargaining agreements that expired in April 1997, but continue to be in effect until renegotiated. On March 31, 2005 the Chamber and the Federation entered into a one-year term collective agreement, increasing the minimum wage. This agreement was extended until June 30, 2006 and re-negotiated during August of 2006 which was in force until and including the month of March, 2007. However, the terms of this agreement remain in effect notwithstanding the fact that it has not been formalized. Currently, the Chamber and the Federation are negotiating the final terms of a new agreement.

Argentine law requires severance payments upon dismissal without cause, in an amount at least equal to an average of one-month’s wages for each year of employment or a fraction thereof if employed longer than three months. Severance payments are subject to maximum and minimum amounts.

On January 6, 2001, the Argentine government, as a result of the Argentine economic crisis, enacted Law 25,561 which is designed to seriously limit dismissals of employees by employers for 180 days. Employers, however, can still dismiss their employees if they are willing to compensate the employee with twice the regular severance payment. The effects of these limits were extended until the end of December 2004.

On December 15, 2004, the Argentine government approved law 25,972 that forces employers to increase the quantity of regular severance payments for dismissals as long as the unemployment rate of Argentina is higher than 10%. Consequently, between January 1, 2005 and November 30, 2005, the quantity of regular severance payments for dismissals increased by 80%. As of December 1, 2005, this increase of regular severance payments for dismissals was reduced and fixed at 50%. However, the employer will be exempted from crediting the increase of regular severance payments for dismissals if the date of hiring of the dismissed employee is later than January 2003 and that his/her hiring had implied an increase in the total number of employees that the employer had as of December 31, 2002.

 

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In 1999, Edasa built a new plant in the Province of Córdoba with the latest technological advances consolidating its operations in the new plant. During July 2002, Edasa performed a restructuring process aimed at transforming its productive centers in the Provinces of Santa Fe and Mendoza into logistic centers and at centralizing its production in the Province of Córdoba. Consolidated operations and centralized production in the new plant resulted in greater than normal labor turnover with extraordinary one-time labor costs.

As of December 31, 2006, Edasa had no pension fund liabilities. Employees contribute, on the basis of automatic withholding, to either the privately administered retirement funds or to the government social security system. Most of the health system in the Argentine territory is run by the unions through contributions from union and non-union employees.

Share Ownership of Directors, Members of the Directors’ Committee and Senior Executives

The following table sets forth the amount and percentage of our shares beneficially owned by our directors, members of the Directors’ Committee and senior executives as of December 31, 2006.

 

    Series A   Series B

Shareholder

  Beneficial
Owner
 

%

Class

 

Direct

Owner

 

%

Class

 

Indirect

Owner

 

%

Class

  Beneficial
Owner
 

%

Class

 

Direct

Owner

 

%

Class

 

Indirect

Owner

 

%

Class

José Antonio Garcés Silva (junior)

  —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     3,523,097   0.9268

Arturo Majlis Albala

  —     —     —     —     2,150   0.0006   —     —     5,220   0.0014   —     —  

Salvador Said Somavía

  —     —     —     —     1,150   0.0003   —     —     —     —     3,539,295   0.9311

Gonzalo Said Handal

  50,001,651   13.1536   —     —     —     —     15,488,863   4.0745   —     —     5,585,787   1.4694

 

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ITEM 7. MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Major Shareholders

The following table sets forth certain information concerning beneficial ownership of our capital stock at December 31, 2006, with respect to the principal shareholders known to us who maintain at least a 5% beneficial ownership in our shares and with respect to all of our directors and executive officers as a group:

 

     Series A    Series B

Shareholder

   Shares    % Class    Shares    % Class

Freire(1)(2)

   200,006,603    52.61    161,269,184    42.42

The Bank of New York(3)

   28,198,668    7.42    47,202,108    12.42

The Coca-Cola Company, directly or through subsidiaries

   41,962,864    11.04    41,962,864    11.04

AFPs as a group (Chilean pension funds)

   72,881,160    19.17    27,894,366    7.34

Principal foreign mutual funds as a group

   5,368,194    1.41    9,438,540    2.48

Executive officers as a group

   165,474    0.04    180,474    0.05

Directors as a group(4)

   50,004,951    13.15    28,142,262    7.40

(1) The ownership percentages listed above reflect the voting and economic interests of Andina’s shareholders.

 

(2) Freire does not hold either directly or indirectly any Series B shares. The amounts set forth correspond to Series B shares held by other companies, members of the controlling shareholder group, including: Inversiones Newport Ltda., Inversiones HB S.A, Inversiones Mar Adentro Ltda., Inversiones Caburga S.A., Inversiones San Andrés Limitada, and Inversiones Ledimor Chile Ltda.

 

(3) Acting as depositary for the ADRs.

 

(4) Represents shares to which Gonzalo Said Handal, José Antonio Garcés Silva (junior), Salvador Said Somavía and Arturo Majlis Albala would claim direct and indirect.

Inversiones Freire S.A. holds a controlling interest in Andina. Freire is beneficially owned in equal interests by Alberto Hurtado F., José Said S., José Antonio Garcés S. (Senior), and Gonzalo Said Handal, the latter also a Director of Andina. Pursuant to an agreement among partners, dated May 29, 1992, which shall remain in effect for so long as Freire is in existence, each partner in Freire shall not, dispose of his pro rata portion of his shares of stock, unless in accordance with the previously mentioned Agreement.

At an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting held on September 30, 1996, our shareholders approved the Reclassification whereby each outstanding share of common stock was replaced by one newly issued Series A share and one Series B share. Series A shares have full voting power and are entitled to elect six of seven regular and alternate directors. Series B shares have no voting power besides the power to elect one regular and one alternate director and are entitled to a dividend equal to 10% more than any dividends received by Series A shareholders. The Reclassification was consummated on April 27, 1997. See “Item 4. Information on the Company—Part A. History and Development of the Company—History.” The Company’s major shareholders do not have different voting rights from those granted by the ownership of Series A shares and Series B shares.

In connection with The Coca-Cola Company’s investment in Andina, the Coca-Cola shareholders and Freire entered into a Shareholders’ Agreement dated September 2, 1996 (the “Shareholders’ Agreement”), providing for certain restrictions on the transfer of shares of Andina capital stock by the Coca-Cola Shareholders and Freire. Specifically, Freire is restricted from transferring its Series A shares

 

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without the prior authorization of The Coca-Cola Company. The Shareholders’ Agreement also provides for certain corporate governance and other matters, including the right of the Coca-Cola shareholders collectively to elect one regular and one alternate member of our board of directors so long as The Coca-Cola Company and its subsidiaries collectively own, in aggregate, at least 4% of the Series A shares. In addition, in related agreements, Freire granted the Coca-Cola shareholders an option, exercisable upon the occurrence of certain changes in the beneficial ownership of Freire, to acquire, all but not part, of our Series A shares held by Freire at a price and in accordance with procedures established in such agreements.

The total number of registered ADR holders Andina had at December 2006 was 24 (12 in the Series A ADRs and 12 in the Series B ADRs). At December 31, 2006, the ADRs represented 9.9% of the total number of our issued and outstanding shares. The Bank of New York, as depositary, is the only U.S. shareholder of record.

Related Party Transactions

In the ordinary course of our business, we engage in a variety of transactions with certain of our affiliates and related parties. Financial information concerning these transactions is set forth in Note 6 to our Consolidated Financial Statements. Article 89 of the Ley de Sociedades Anónimas (the “Chilean Companies Law”) requires that our transactions with related parties be on a market basis or on similar terms to those customarily prevailing in the market. We are required under Article 89, to compare the terms of any such transaction to those prevailing in the market at the date the transaction is to be entered into. Directors of companies that violate Article 89 are liable for losses resulting from such violation. In addition, Article 44 of the Chilean Public Companies Law, provides that any transaction in which a director has a personal interest or is acting on behalf of a third-party, must be previously approved by the board of directors, which will do so only when it has been informed of such director’s interest and the terms of such transaction are similar to those prevailing in the market.

Pursuant to an amendment introduced to the Chilean Public Companies Law in December 2000, if the proposed transaction involves material amounts, the board of directors must previously declare that such transaction is consistent with conditions prevailing in the market. If it is not possible to reach such a judgment, the board of directors may appoint two independent evaluators. The evaluators’ final conclusions must be presented to the shareholders’ and directors’ for their consideration for a period of 20 business days, during which shareholders representing 5% or more of the issued voting shares may request the board of directors to call a shareholders’ meeting to resolve the matter by a majority of two-thirds of the issued voting shares. For the purposes of this regulation, the Chilean Public Companies Law provides that the amount of a proposed transaction will be material when it exceeds 1% of the company’s paid in capital and reserves so long as the transaction is greater than UF 2,000. In all cases, a transaction is considered material when it exceeds UF 20,000. Our directors’ committee is charged with evaluating transactions with related parties and to report on these transactions to the full board of directors. See “Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and Employees—Directors’ Committee.”

All resolutions approving such transactions must be reported to the company’s shareholders at the next annual shareholders’ meeting. Violation of Article 44 may result in administrative or criminal sanctions and civil liability to shareholders or third parties who suffer losses as a result of such violation. However, the violation of Article 44 does not affect the validity of the transaction. Such a violation will grant the business entity, the shareholders or interested third parties the right to be indemnified for damages, and force the director involved in the transaction to make reparations to the business entity in an amount equivalent to the benefits that would have been derived for the business entity, absent negotiations by such director, his relatives, or his representatives, that do not imply other administrative or criminal sanctions.

 

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Our management believes, to the best of its knowledge, that it has complied, in all material respects with Article 89 and Article 44 of the Chilean Public Company Law in all transactions with related parties. There can be no assurance, however, that the aforementioned regulations will not be modified in the future.

Bottler Agreements

In the course of our business, we have entered into agreements with The Coca-Cola Company. Bottler Agreements (as defined hereunder) are international standard contracts The Coca-Cola Company enters into with bottlers outside the United States for the sale of concentrates and beverage basis for certain Coca-Cola soft drinks and non-soft drink beverages.

We are a party to the following bottler agreements: (i) with respect to the Chilean territory, a bottler agreement entered into between Andina and The Coca-Cola Company (the “Chilean Bottler Agreement”), which was extended for a term of five years as of January 18, 2003; (ii) with respect to the Brazilian territory, a bottler agreement between Refrescos and C-C Brazil with The Coca-Cola Company as an intervening party (collectively, the “Brazilian Bottler Agreement”), which is due to expire on April 2, 2008; (iii) with respect to the Argentine territory, bottler agreements, between Edasa and The Coca-Cola Company (the “Argentine Bottler Agreements”), which will expire in February of 2012; and (iv) with respect to the Chilean territory, a Juice Bottling Agreement was subscribed on December 31, 1998, with Minute Maid International due to expire on December 31, 2008, renewable for a new 7- year period. This agreement was terminated on December 22, 2005 and on that same date a Juice Bottler Agreement was subscribed between Vital S.A. and The Coca-Cola Company for the production, processing, and bottling of products under the brands Andina Frut, Andina Hi-C and Kapo, which will expire on December 31, 2015; and (v) with respect to the Chilean territory, a Water Manufacturing and Packaging Agreement was subscribed on that same date between The Coca-Cola Company and Vital Aguas S.A. (formerly VA S.A.1) for the preparation and packaging of beverages that will be in effect until December 31, 2015, regarding the brands Vital, Chanqueahue, Vital de Chanqueahue and DASANI (purified water version) and (vi) with respect to the Argentine territory a juice and water bottler agreement. Bottler Agreements are renewable upon request by the bottler and at the sole discretion of The Coca-Cola Company. We cannot assure you that the Bottler Agreements will be renewed upon their expiration, and even if they are renewed, we cannot assure you that the agreements will be renewed on the existing terms.

The Bottler Agreements provide that we will purchase our entire requirement of concentrates and beverage basis for Coca-Cola soft drinks and other Coca-Cola beverages from The Coca-Cola Company and other authorized suppliers. Although under the Bottler Agreements The Coca-Cola Company, in its sole discretion, may set the price of concentrates and beverage basis, among other terms, we set the price of products sold to retailers at our discretion, subject only to certain price restraints.

We are the sole producer of Coca-Cola soft drinks and other Coca-Cola beverages in its franchise territories. Although this right is not exclusive, The Coca-Cola Company has never authorized any other entity to produce or distribute Coca-Cola soft drinks or other Coca-Cola beverages in such territories, and we expect that it will not do so in the future, although we cannot assure you to that effect. In the case of post-mix soft drinks, the Bottler Agreements explicitly establish such non-exclusive rights.

The Bottler Agreements include an acknowledgment by us that The Coca-Cola Company is the sole owner of the trademarks that identify the Coca-Cola soft drinks and other Coca-Cola beverages and of any secret formula used in concentrates.

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size, shape and any of their attributes. The Coca-Cola Company has the authority at its sole discretion to redesign or discontinue any package of any of the Coca-Cola products, subject to certain limitations, so long as Coca-Cola soft drinks and other Coca-Cola beverages are not all discontinued at the same time. We are prohibited from producing or handling any other beverage products, other than those of The Coca-Cola Company, or other products or packages that would imitate, infringe or cause confusion with the products, trade dress, containers or trademarks of The Coca-Cola Company, or from acquiring or holding an interest in a party that engages in such activities. The Bottler Agreements also impose restrictions concerning the use of certain trademarks, authorized containers, packaging and labeling of The Coca-Cola Company and prohibit bottlers from distributing Coca-Cola soft drinks or other Coca-Cola beverages outside their designated territories.

The Bottler Agreements require us to maintain adequate production and distribution facilities; inventories of bottles, caps, boxes, cartons and other exterior packaging or materials; to undertake adequate quality control measures prescribed by The Coca-Cola Company; to develop, stimulate, and fully satisfy the demand for Coca-Cola soft drinks and other Coca-Cola beverages and to use all approved means, and spend such funds on advertising and other forms of marketing, as may be reasonably required to meet that objective; and to maintain such sound financial capacity as may be reasonably necessary to assure performance by us and our affiliates of our obligations to The Coca-Cola Company. All Bottler Agreements require us annually to submit our business plans for such franchise territories to The Coca-Cola Company, including without limitation, marketing, management, promotional and advertising plans for the ensuing year.

The Coca-Cola Company has no obligation to contribute to our expenditures derived from advertising and marketing, but it may, at its discretion, contribute to such expenditures and undertake independent advertising and marketing activities, as well as cooperative advertising and sales promotion that would require our cooperation and support. In each of the franchise territories, The Coca-Cola Company has been contributing approximately 50% of advertising and marketing expenses, but no assurances can be given that equivalent contributions will be made in the future.

Each bottler is prohibited from, directly or indirectly, assigning, transferring or pledging its Bottler Agreement, or any interest therein, whether voluntarily, involuntarily or by operation of law, without the consent of The Coca-Cola Company, and each Bottler Agreement is subject to termination by The Coca-Cola Company in the event of default by us. Moreover, the bottler may not undergo a material change of ownership or control without the consent of The Coca-Cola Company.

The Coca-Cola Company may terminate a Bottler Agreement immediately, by written notice to the bottler, in the event that, inter alia, (i) the bottler suspends payments to creditors, declares bankruptcy, is declared bankrupt, is expropriated or nationalized, is liquidated, dissolved, changes its legal structure, or pledges or mortgages its assets; (ii) the bottler does not comply with instructions and standards established by The Coca-Cola Company relating to the production of its authorized soft drink products; (iii) the bottler ceases to be controlled by its controlling shareholders; or (iv) the terms of the Bottler Agreement come to violate applicable law.

Either party to any Bottler Agreement may, with 60 days’ notice thereof to the other party, terminate the Bottler Agreement in the event of non-compliance by the other party with the terms thereof so long as the party in non-compliance has not remedied such non-compliance during this period. In addition, if a bottler does not wish to pay the required price for concentrate for any Coca-Cola products, it must notify The Coca-Cola Company within 30 days of receipt of The Coca-Cola Company’s new prices. In the case of any Coca-Cola soft drink or other Coca-Cola beverages other than Coca-Cola concentrate, the franchise regarding such product shall be deemed automatically canceled three months after The Coca-Cola Company’s receipt of the bottler’s notice of refusal. In the case of Coca-Cola concentrate, the Bottler Agreements shall be deemed terminated three months after The Coca-Cola Company’s receipt of the bottler’s notice of refusal. The Coca-Cola Company may also terminate the Bottler Agreements if the

 

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bottler or any individual or legal entity that controls, owns a majority share in or directly or indirectly influences the management of the bottler, engages in the production of any non-Coca-Cola beverage, whether through direct ownership of such operations or through control or administration thereof, provided that, upon request, the bottler shall be given six months to remedy such situation.

PET Agreements

Envases CMF produces returnable PET bottles pursuant to agreements with The Coca-Cola Company, which we refer to as the PET Contracts, which transfer The Coca-Cola Company’s license to manufacture such bottles using non-proprietary technology provided by Continental PET Technologies Inc., which we refer to as Continental, today known as Graham Packaging Company Inc. Multipack leased molds from The Coca-Cola Company for returnable PET bottles in the distinctive bottle shapes used for Coca-Cola soft drinks. In May 1995, Multipack obtained the license from Continental to produce non-returnable PET bottles with a high content of recycled material using “multilayer” technology developed by Continental. Multipack has transferred all of such rights to Envases CMF pursuant to the Cristalerías joint venture described below.

The PET Contracts expire in July 2007 and are automatically renewable for two additional years at the option of Envases CMF. The Coca-Cola Company may terminate the PET Contracts prior to that date if (i) Envases CMF is unable to produce bottles meeting contract specifications, (ii) Envases CMF breaches contract obligations, or (iii) PET bottle production has an adverse impact on The Coca-Cola Company’s trademarks, trade dress or reputation, or exposes The Coca-Cola Company to a material risk of liability. There can be no assurance that the PET Contracts will be renewed following the two-year renewal option.

On June 29, 2001, through our respective subsidiaries, Multipack and Crowpla Reicolite S.A., we and Cristalerías de Chile S.A. signed a series of contracts forming a joint venture for the development of a PET production facility in Chile through the formation of Envases CMF S.A. We contributed the assets necessary to further the development of the joint venture from Multipack. Our subsidiary Andina Inversiones Societarias S.A. holds a 50% stake in the joint venture while Cristalerías de Chile S.A. retains the other 50% interest.

EDASA produces returnable PET bottles in accordance with an agreement with C-C Argentina, which we refer to as the Argentine PET Agreement, which sublicensed to Edasa the C-C Argentina license to manufacture the PET bottles using non-proprietary technology provided by Continental Pet Technologies Inc., today known as Graham Packaging Company Inc. The Argentine PET Agreement will expire in February 2012. There can be no assurance that the Argentine PET Agreement will be renewed after the expiration date of the renewed agreement.

 

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Transactions with related companies

Other transactions with related companies are outlined in the following table:

 

               December 31, 2006
Effect on Income
    December 31, 2005
Effect on Income
    December 31, 2004
Effect on Income
 

Company

  

Relation

  

Transaction

   Amount    (charge)
credit
    Amount    (charge)
credit
    Amount    (charge)
credit
 
               MCh$    MCh$     MCh$    MCh$     MCh$    MCh$  

ENVASES CENTRAL S.A.

   Equity investee    Sales of raw materials and supplies    1,472    0     1,024    0     737    30  

-

   -    Finished product purchases    15,339    0     14,081    0     13,271    0  

COCA-COLA DE CHILE S.A.

   Shareholder Related    Concentrate purchases    40,624    0     41,695    0     38,872    0  

-

   -    Payment of advertising participation    1,818    (1,818 )   2,906    (2,906 )   1,821    (1,821 )

-

   -    Water source rental    1,346    (1,346 )   1,537    (1,537 )   1,445    (1,445 )

-

   -    Sales of advertisement    2,707    0     3,258    0     2,463    0  

SERVICIOS Y PRODUCTOS PARA BEBIDAS REFRESCANTES S.R.L.

   Shareholder Related    Concentrate purchases    22,696    0     20,516    0     17,930    0  

ENVASES DEL PACIFICO S.A.

   Director in Common    Purchase of raw materials    426    0     797    0     894    0  

RECOFARMA INDUSTRIAS DO

   Shareholder Related    Concentrate purchases    40,784    0     30,158    0     27,099    0  

AMAZONAS LTDA.

   -    Reimbursements and other purchases    540    540     435    435     282    282  

-

   -    Advertising participation payment    3,210    (3,210 )   3,194    (3,194 )   3,876    (3,558 )

ENVASES CMF S.A.

   Equity investee    Purchase of containers    16,467    0     16,238    0     14,190    0  

-

   -    Dividends payment    1,480    0     1,274    0     381    0  

EMBONOR S.A.

   Shareholder Related    Subsidiary sale of shares    0    0     3,103    2,413     0    0  
   -    Sale of finished products    6,942    2,511     0    0     0    0  

EMBOTELLADORA COCA-COLA POLAR S.A.

   Shareholder Related    Subsidiary sale of shares    0    0     2,006    1,559     0    0  
   -    Sale of finished products    4,316    1,534     0    0     0    0  

INMOBILIARIA Y CONSTRUCTORA EL GOLF S.A

   Shareholder in common    Purchase of real estate property    0    0     16    0     1,849    0  

INVERSIONES CABURGA S.A.

   Shareholder    Sale of real estate property    0    0     1,045    0     0    0  

IANSAGRO S.A.

   Director in Common    Purchase of sugar    9,796    0     12,437    0     10,651    0  

CICAN S.A.

   Shareholder Related    Purchase of finished products    1,276    0     214    0     77    0  

VENDOMATICA S.A.

   Director related company    Sale of finished products    1,443    245     1,142    194     0    0  

BBVA ADMINISTRADORA GENERAL DE FONDOS S.A.

   Director related company    Investment in mutual funds    79,154    0     0    0     0    0  

-

   -    Withdrawal of mutual fund    70,998    305     0    0     0    0  

 

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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

See “Item 18 ––Financial Statements” for our Consolidated Financial Statements filed as part of this annual report.

Legal Proceedings

The Company is part of certain legal proceedings that have arisen during the normal course of business, none of which affects the Company’s financial condition, neither individually or in the aggregate. The following is a summary of the main proceedings to which the Company and its subsidiaries are a party:

Embotelladora Andina S.A. (Chile)

As of December 31, 2006, Embotelladora Andina S.A. faces, labor, tax, commercial and other lawsuits. Accounting provisions for potential loss contingencies stemming from these lawsuits amount to ThCh$50,804. The Company considers it unlikely that the contingencies that are not provisioned for will adversely affect the results of the Company in a material manner.

Vital S.A. (Chile)

The Servicio de Impuestos Internos (Chilean Internal Revenue Service) filed a criminal investigation against our subsidiary Vital S.A., and against those ultimately responsible for the application of tax losses. A tax lawsuit was filed simultaneously with this claim for the recovery of income tax and application of accumulated losses. On May 10, 2007 the 33rd Criminal Court dictated “Sobreseimiento definitivo” (dismissal in full) of the criminal investigation based on that “the investigated facts were not crime constituent”. During the month of May of 2007, the mentioned tax lawsuit was terminated where part of the accumulated losses of our subsidiary Vital S.A. were recognized, and the pertinent rectifications of the income tax statements were made. The termination of these lawsuits will have a non-significant positive effect over the Company’s results for the year 2007.

Rio Janeiro Refrescos Ltda. (Brazil)

When the Company acquired Refrescos in 1994 and the Perma license in March 2000, there were several significant legal proceedings pending in Brazilian courts, mainly regarding certain potential tax liabilities. In accordance with the terms of the acquisition, the previous owners must compensate Refrescos with respect to the portion of those pending tax claims which took place prior to the time the acquisition, mortgage guarantees and letters of credit were established for the benefit of Refrescos. The guarantees are sufficient and the Company has not provisioned any losses from these proceedings because they are covered by the indicated guarantees.

Additionally, as of December 31, 2006, there are legal proceedings relating to Refrescos for labor and tax lawsuits, and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the respective accounting provisions have been made. These provisions amounted to ThCh$1,120,467.

Embotelladora del Atlántico S.A. (Argentina)

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ThCh$1,689,281. The Company considers it unlikely that the contingencies that are not provisioned for will adversely affect the results of the Company in a material manner.

Provisions

In accordance with accounting principles, the provisions regarding legal proceedings must be recorded if said procedures are reasonably probable to be resolved against the Company. Management believes that the constituted provisions reasonably cover the risk exposures.

Dividend Policy

Pursuant to Chilean law, we must distribute cash dividends equal to at least 30% of our annual net income, calculated in accordance with Chilean GAAP, unless otherwise provided for by a unanimous vote of the Series A shareholders. If there is no net income in a given year, we are not legally required to distribute dividends from retained earnings. At the annual meeting of shareholders held in April 2006, the shareholders authorized the board of directors to distribute, at its discretion, interim dividends during July and October 2006 and January 2007. A U.S. holder of Series A or Series B ADSs may effectively be required to receive a cash dividend, in the absence of a registration statement in effect pursuant to the Securities Market Law of Chile or an effective exemption from the requirement for registration according to that law. Series B shareholders will be entitled to a dividend equal to 10% more than any dividend declared for holders of the Series A shares.

During 2004, 2005, and 2006, the respective shareholders’ meetings approved extraordinary dividend payments to be paid from retained earnings fund in light of significant cash generation. There can be no assurance that dividend payments will be available in the future.

The following table sets forth the nominal amount in Chilean pesos of dividends declared and paid per share each year and the U.S. dollar amounts on a per share basis actually paid to holders of ADSs, on each of the respective payment dates:

 

          Fiscal Year with Respect    Series A    Series B

Year

  

Date Dividend Paid

   to which Dividend was
Declared
   Ch$ per Share
(nominal)
   US$ per share    Ch$ per Share
(nominal)
   US$ per
share
2007    January 31    2006    5.60    0.01028    6.16    0.01131
   April 26    2006    11.120    0.02108    12.232    0.0232
2006    January 26    2005    4.80    0.00907    5.28    0.00998
   April 27    2005    6.48    0.01249    7.13    0.01374
   June 01    Retained earnings    70.00    0.13158    77.00    0.14474
   July 26    2006    5.60    0.01032    6.16    0.01135
   October 26    2006    5.60    0.01068    6.16    0.01175
2005    January 27    2004    4.80    0.00819    5.28    0.00901
   April 28    2004    4.80    0.00824    5.28    0.00906
   May 19    Retained earnings    70.00    0.12079    77.00    0.13287
   July 28    2005    4.80    0.00852    5.28    0.00937
   October 26    2005    4.80    0.00878    5.28    0.00966
2004    January 29    2003    4.80    0.00804    5.28    0.00885
   April 29    2003    4.80    0.00768    5.28    0.00845
   May 13    Retained earnings    40.00    0.06225    44.00    0.06847
   July 28    2004    4.80    0.00747    5.28    0.00821
   October 28    2004    4.80    0.00780    5.28    0.00858

 

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ITEM 9. THE OFFER AND LISTING

Shares of Andina’s common stock have traded in the United States on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) since July 14, 1994 in the form of ADSs, each representing six shares of common stock, with the ADSs in turn evidenced by ADRs. The Depositary for the ADSs is The Bank of New York. Shares of Andina’s common stock also trade in Chile on the Bolsa de Comercio de Santiago, the Bolsa de Valores Electrónica and the Bolsa de Valores de Valparaíso.

The table below shows the high and low daily closing prices of the common stock in Chilean pesos and the trading volume of the common stock on the Santiago Stock Exchange for the periods indicated. It also shows the high and low daily closing prices of the ADSs and the volume traded in the New York Stock Exchange.

 

    

Share Volume

(in thousands)

   Ch$ per Share
        Series A    Series B
     Series A    Series B    High    Low    High    Low

2002

   43,783    74,233    Ch$ 1,100    Ch$ 600    Ch$ 900    Ch$ 569

2003

   28,270    47,568      1,220      810      1,220      770

2004

   33,520    94,585      1,390      1,045      1,300      1,040

2005

                 

1st Quarter

   14,979    18,829    Ch$ 1,300    Ch$ 1,135    Ch$ 1,370    Ch$ 1,166

2nd Quarter

   14,372    43,505      1,260      1,125      1,395      1,235

3rd Quarter

   5,696    17,605      1,400      1,188      1,505      1,300

4th Quarter

   5,591    19,795      1,384      1,050      1,455      1,140

2006:

                 

1st Quarter

   10,405    23,273    Ch$ 1,240    Ch$ 1,096    Ch$ 1,330    Ch$ 1,180

2nd Quarter

   15,719    57,064      1,275      1,080      1,380      1,190

3rd Quarter

   13,679    61,734      1,250      1,150      1,335      1,250

4th Quarter

   53,289    87,180      1,400      1,180      1,530      1,270

Last six months:

                 

December 2006

   1,327    11,252    Ch$ 1,400    Ch$ 1,300    Ch$ 1,530    Ch$ 1,424

January 2007

   3,712    14,865      1,480      1,390      1,660      1,510

February 2007

   3,577    7,974      1,600      1,435      1,800      1,500

March 2007

   7,110    7,473      1,600      1,440      1,770      1,610

April 2007

   12,899    18,471      1,720      1,600      1,830      1,750

May 2007

   2,579    16,028      1,725      1,600      1,800      1,700
    

ADS Volume

(in thousands)

   US$ per ADS
     Series A    Series B    Series A    Series B
               High    Low    High    Low

2002

   29,960    51,386      9.90      4.72      8.25      4.81

2003

   19,690    54,887      11.07      6.10      11.40      6.05

2004:

   35,578    38,850      13.21      10.55      13.40      10.50

2005:

                 

1st Quarter

   5,577    15,944      13.29      11.80      14.14      12.15

2nd Quarter

   1,732    11,858      13.00      11.50      14.65      12.47

3rd Quarter

   1,429    4,743      15.62      12.25      17.00      13.50

4th Quarter

   2,665    4,535      15.70      12.15      16.94      13.27

2006

                 

1st Quarter

   3,538    7,542      14.18      12.35      15.40      13.35

2nd Quarter

   2,344    4,524      14.65      11.52      16.20      13.00

3rd Quarter

   1,769    6,113      14.18      12.60      15.00      13.79

4th Quarter

   3,031    10,287      16.02      12.85      17.46      14.04

Last six months:

                 

December 2006

   915    2,896      16.02      14.96      17.46      16.11

January 2007

   965    2,940      17.75      15.00      20.00      14.54

February 2007

   3,098    2,890      17.73      15.78      20.28      17.30

March 2007

   923    588      18.06      16.22      19.83      17.81

April 2007

   1,406    769      20.05      17.89      20.99      19.51

May 2007

   337    1,388      20.75      18.33      20.70      19.44

Sources: Santiago Stock Exchange Official Quotations Bulletin and New York Stock Exchange.

 

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On December 31, 2006, the closing price for the Series A shares on the Santiago Stock Exchange was Ch$1,399 per share (US$15.49 per Series A ADR), and Ch$1,513 for the Series B shares (US$16.93 per Series B ADR). At December 31, 2006, there were 4,699,778 Series A ADSs (equivalent to 28,198,668 Series A shares) and 7,867,018 Series B ADSs (equivalent to 47,202,108 Series B shares). Andina’s ADSs represented at such date 9.9% of the total number of our issued and outstanding shares.

On April 7, 1997, we completed the Reclassification of our common stock into Series A and Series B shares. See “Item 4. Information on the Company—Part A. History and Development of the Company—Reclassification of Capital Stock.” At that date, we amended the existing depositary agreement with Citibank N.A. relating to the ADR program for the common stock so as to cover the Series A shares and entered into a new depositary agreement with Citibank regarding the Series B shares. As of April 7, 1997, we had registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission and listed on the New York Stock Exchange, (i) the Series A shares in the form of Series A American Depositary Shares (the “Series A ADSs”), each representing six Series A shares, with the Series A ADSs in turn evidenced by Series A American Depositary Receipts (“Series A ADRs”) and (ii) the Series B shares in the form of Series B American Depositary Shares (the “Series B ADSs”), each representing six Series B shares, with the Series B ADSs in turn evidenced by Series B American Depositary Receipts.

On December 14, 2000 we executed a new depositary agreement with The Bank of New York which was renewed in January of 2005 for a five year period.

The Santiago Stock Exchange, established in 1893, is the principal equities exchange in Chile. The Chilean securities markets are substantially smaller, less liquid, and more volatile than major securities markets in the United States. The Santiago Stock Exchange had a market capitalization of approximately US$175,047 million as of December 31, 2006 and an average monthly trading volume of US$2,419 million in 2006. Trading activity on the Santiago Stock Exchange is on average substantially less than that on the principal national securities exchanges in the United States. We estimate that for the year ended December 31, 2006, Andina’s shares were traded on the Santiago Stock Exchange on an average of approximately 96.4% and 100.0% of such trading days, for Series A and Series B shares respectively.

Pursuant to the terms of the Shareholders’ Agreement dated September 5, 1996 (the “Agreement”), among Inversiones Freire Ltda. and Inversiones Freire Dos Ltda. (together, the “Freire Shareholders”), the Company and the other parties thereto, none of the shareholders, party to the Agreement, may transfer Series A shares of the Company they hold unless it involves:

 

   

Transfers to wholly-owned subsidiaries of any Freire Shareholder, provided that any shares transferred to such entities remain subject to the provisions of the Agreement;

 

   

Acceptance by a Freire Shareholder party to the Agreement of a bona fide offer from a third party to purchase some or all of the shares held by such shareholder, so long as the Freire Shareholder first offers such shares for sale, on the same terms and conditions as those proposed to be sold to the third-party purchaser and to the other shareholder party to the Agreement; and

 

   

A proposal by a shareholder party to the Agreement to sell its shares in a public offering or in a brokers’ transaction, so long as it first offers such shares to the other shareholders party to the Agreement at the price proposed in the public sale notice.

Other than as discussed above, we are not aware of any other existing contracts or documents that impose material limitations or qualifications on the rights of shareholders of our listed securities.

 

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The Yankee Bonds

Our 7.00% Notes due 2007, 7 5/8% Notes due 2027 and 7 7/8% Notes due 2097 are not listed on any stock exchange or other regulated market. Trading in these notes takes place primarily in the over-the counter market and, accordingly, we are not able to obtain reliable information on trading in these notes.

Debt Securities

The Chilean Central Bank is responsible, inter alia, for the monetary and exchange control policies of Chile. The Chilean Central Bank has authorized Chilean issuers to offer bonds in Chile and abroad under the terms of “Chapter XIV” of the “CFER”. The following paragraphs lay out certain rules of the Central Bank regarding bond issuances on international markets. This summary does not intend to be complete and one must refer to the provisions in Chapter XIV in relation to debt issues.

Effective April 19, 2001, the new CFER only established certain information requirements and the obligation of carrying out certain payments or remittances the Formal Exchange Market in accordance with what is described ahead. The new Chapter XIV, therefore, greatly simplifies the procedure to register capital contributions, investments and foreign loans, including issuance of bonds. The Chilean Central Bank provides that payments or remittances of funds, to or from Chile, that arise or generate from credits secured abroad should be made through the Formal Exchange Market. For this purpose, when the foreign currency resulting from loans or bonds is made available to the beneficiary in the country, the intervening bank should issue the pertinent “Form” and request information from the debtor and creditor, as the case may be, that all of these must provide pursuant to Chapter XIV.

Payments or remittances of foreign currency as capital, interest, adjustments, profits and other benefits originating in the transactions regulated under Chapter XIV shall be reported to the Chilean Central Bank in the following way: (i) if the pertinent currency represents a remittance made from Chile, the intervening Formal Exchange Market bank should issue the above form; (ii) the issuer or borrower should inform the Chilean Central Bank, within the first 10 days of the month following the execution of the operation, if the foreign currency used to make the pertinent payments is sourced from credit transactions for which the foreign currency has been used directly abroad or if the corresponding payment obligation is fulfilled abroad using funds other than those indicated in Chapter XIV.

Any change in the terms of the transaction, substitution of the debtor or creditor, total or partial assignments of credits or rights and the modification of the financial terms of the respective credit regarding investments or capital contributions must be reported to the Chilean Central Bank within 10 days after formalization.

Likewise, in the case of foreign loans obtained through the placement of convertible bonds, the issuer shall inform the Chilean Central Bank in the same manner and term mentioned above, of any increase or decrease in their registered amount as a result of the conversion of convertible bonds denominated and payable in Chilean pesos, for other convertible bonds denominated and payable in foreign currency or shares, as applicable, acquired by foreign investors with proceeds that had entered Chile under the terms of Chapter XIV.

According to Chapter XIV, the Chilean Central Bank established that, credits relating to acts, agreements or contracts which create a direct obligation of payment or remittance of foreign currency abroad by persons domiciled or residing in Chile, that exceed on an individual basis the sum of US$100,000 or the equivalent in other foreign currencies, absent any special rule in the CFER, shall be reported to the Chilean Central Bank by the obligor either directly or through a Formal Exchange Market entity using the forms contained in the CFER, within 10 days from formalization.

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to the new regulations, in which case any favorable or adverse effect that may arise by a change in the regulations applicable to this type of foreign exchange transaction need be considered.

In February 1999, with authorization from the Chilean Central Bank, the Company issued bonds in the international markets, subject to the exchange regulations governing at that time.

The Chilean Central Bank unilaterally decides whether to grant authorizations for international bond offerings, and although other authorizations of the Central Bank have never been cancelled once issued, the Chilean Central Bank did request that lenders renegotiate the terms of their loans during the renegotiation of the foreign debt of Chile in the eighties.

We cannot give any assurance that the Chilean Central Bank will impose no future restrictions applicable to the holders of debt securities, nor can we make any evaluation of the duration or impact of those restrictions, if imposed.

 

ITEM 10. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Material Contracts

On October 17, 2005, Andina, Vital, Coca-Cola Embonor S.A. or Embonor and Embotelladoras Coca-Cola Polar S.A. or Polar entered into a letter of intent to carry out the transactions described below in order to re-structure production and packing of products in the business categories of Water, Juices and Non-Carbonated Beverages, licensed by The Coca-Cola Company in Chile.

On December 22, 2005, the definitive agreements were implemented to give effect to the above referred letter of intent, resulted in the following:

a) In the category of Water, Andina, Embonor (through its subsidiary, Embonor S.A.) and Polar have taken an interest of 56.5%, 26.4% and 17.1%, respectively, in Vital Aguas S.A., originally incorporated under the name of VA S.A., which will conduct the business of the processing, production and bottling of the Vital de Chanqueahue Mineral Water and other waters, according to the terms of the contracts and authorizations agreed upon by Vital Aguas S.A. and The Coca-Cola Company.

The equity interests of Embonor and Polar in Vital Aguas S.A. were acquired by purchase from Andina and its subsidiary, Andina Inversiones Societarias S.A., at prices equivalent to UF 169,306 and UF 109,428, respectively. Said amounts were adjusted and paid during January 2006.

In addition, Andina, Vital, Embonor and Polar agreed to the respective contracts and authorizations with The Coca-Cola Company to produce, bottle and sell the product named “Dasani.”

b) In the category of Juices and Non-carbonated Beverages, contracts were signed whereby Embonor and Polar have become the holders of the rights to acquire products from Vital S.A. under the brands “Kapo,” “Andina Nectar,” “Andina H-C,” “Andina Frut,” and other brands, according to the terms of the contracts agreed upon by each bottler and The Coca-Cola Company. The right to purchase these products from Vital S.A. will be at the prices and under the conditions applicable to volumes and maximum periods determined by the parties that will last, in all cases, until December 31, 2015.

Embonor and Polar agreed to pay to Andina’s subsidiary, Vital S.A., advances for the aforementioned rights, equal to UF 196,486 and UF 51,981, respectively. Said amounts were adjusted and paid during January 2006.

 

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In addition, Andina, Vital, Embonor and Polar have agreed to the respective contracts and authorizations with The Coca-Cola Company to produce, bottle and sell these products at their respective plants.

In Brazil, On August 28, 2004, after completion of all operational transitions and adjustments provided for in the agreement, the parties formalized the transfers of their respective territories and Refrescos acquired all rights to produce and distribute Coca-Cola brand products in the Nova Iguaçu territory. As required by Brazilian law, all filings and registrations required in connection with this transaction were presented with the Commercial Board of Rio de Janeiro.

Refrescos entered into an agreement with Kaiser in December 1993 for the exclusive representation of the Kaiser and Heineken beers in Refrescos’ operating territory. The duration of said agreement was five years, with the possibility of renewal. In November 1998, that term was extended to December 27, 2000, renewable for two years. On December 19, 2000, Refrescos exercised its contractual rights to request the renewal of the agreement through March 31, 2003. Without prejudice to the foregoing, on March 19, 2002, The Coca-Cola Company, Kaiser, Molson and the Association of Brazilian Producers of Coca-Cola soft drinks (of which Refrescos is a member) executed a memorandum of understanding and an agreement with a term of 20 years. This agreement establishes the general principles and obligations applied by Kaiser and the distributors thereof to the distribution of beers produced or imported by Kaiser through the Coca-Cola distribution system with a term of 20 years and renewable for another 20-year period. On May 30, 2003, Kaiser and its distributors (including Refrescos) executed a new twenty-year distribution agreement which is renewable for another twenty-year period.

On August 10, 2004, Refrescos entered into an agreement with Recofarma Industria do Amazonas Ltda. or Recofarma, Refrigerantes Minas Gerais Ltda. or RMG and Companhia Mineira de Refrescos S.A. or CMR, and together with Recofarma and RMG, the Counterparties, pursuant to which the parties agreed to swap franchise territories for the production and distribution of Coca-Cola brand soft drinks. Pursuant to the terms of this transaction, which was approved by the respective votes of the shareholders of the companies, Refrescos sold its equity stake in a newly-formed company named Franquia 2299-Atendimento Personalisado Ltda., to which it had previously contributed all of the assets, production and distribution rights for Coca-Cola soft drinks in the territory denominated Governador Valadares in the State of Minas Gerais, to the Counterparties. In consideration for this transfer, Refrescos received all of the Counterparties’ equity interest in Zohhal Industria de Refrigerantes Ltda. or Zohhal, which owned all of the assets, production and distribution rights for Coca-Cola soft drinks in the territory known as Nova Iguaçú in the State of Rio de Janeiro.

Law 20,123: regulating Subcontracting Regime Work and the Hiring of Transitory Service Companies. Published on October 16, 2006 and which became effective on January 16, 2007.

Among others, the main aspects of this Law are: a) The responsibility formerly maintained by the main company with the employees of its contractors. The main company has a solidarity responsibility regarding labor and pension fund obligations that may affect the contractors (also subcontractors) in favor of the employees of the contractors and subcontractors, expressly including the legal indemnities due as a result of termination of any labor relationship of the employees assigned for providing the services. Nevertheless, this responsibility could be subsidiary if the main company exerts the retention and information rights that the law indicates. ; b) The main company has an obligation in the sense of adopting the necessary measures in order to effectively protect the life and health of all the employees who work at the facility, company or site, whichever dependency it may be; c) The figure of transitory service companies is created and these companies may have a corporate purpose of only providing employees to third parties (“users”) for the purpose of fulfilling temporary work services for the users d) Jurisdictional faculties are granted to the Dirección del Trabajo (Entity Controlling Labor Relations) and the resolutions of this entity may be appealed at the respective Court of Appeals.

 

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Foreign Investment and Exchange Controls in Chile

The Chilean Central Bank is responsible, among other things, for setting monetary policies and exchange controls in Chile. Regarding exchange controls, the Chilean Central Bank has the faculty to impose certain restrictions regarding freedom of exchange controls. As of April 19, 2001, the Chilean Central Bank eliminated prior foreign exchange restrictions, imposing certain reporting requirements and the need to channel certain operations through the Formal Exchange Market which is composed by the main commercial banks that operate in Chile. The main purpose of these amendments, as declared by the Chilean Central Bank, is to ease the free flow of capital to and from Chile and to foster foreign investment.

Equity investments, including investments in shares of stock by non-resident persons and entities in Chile are generally subject to several exchange control regulations that restrict the repatriation from Chile of investments and generated earnings. The registrar of foreign investments in Chile, including investments in common stock of Chilean companies, grant the investors access to the Formal Exchange Market in Chile. Foreign investments may be registered with the Foreign Investment Committee (Comité de Inversiones Extranjeras) in accordance with Law N° 600 of 1974 and amendments or with the Chilean Central Bank in accordance with the Law of the Chilean Central Bank and they may enter the country in accordance with Decree Law No. 600 and Chapter XIV of the Compendium of Foreign Exchange Regulations (Compendio de Normas de Cambios Internacionales or CFER) of the Chilean Central Bank. In the case of a Decree Law N° 600, foreign investors execute a foreign investment agreement with the State of Chile, thus guaranteeing access the FEM. However, if the investor enters its investment under Decree Law N° 600 he/she will only be able to repatriate capital after a one year term subsequent to the entrance of funds. Earnings obtained can be remitted at any time. In the case of CFER, capital as well as earnings can be repatriated at any time.

On April 16, 2001, the Chilean Central Bank agreed that, effective April 19, 2001, prior foreign exchange restrictions were eliminated and a new CFER was enacted. The main purpose of these amendments, as declared by the Chilean Central Bank, is to ease the free flow of capital to and from Chile and to foster foreign investment. The Chilean Central Bank deleted Chapter XXVI of the CFER, which regulated the issuance and placement of ADRs by Chilean corporations. Pursuant to the new rules, it is no longer necessary to first seek the Chilean Central Bank’s approval to issue ADRs, nor to enter into a foreign investment contract with the BCC. The issuance of ADRs is now regarded as an ordinary foreign investment and simply requires that the Chilean Central Bank be informed of the transaction, pursuant to Chapter XIV of the CFER, and that the transaction be conducted exclusively through the Formal Exchange Market.

The new rules do not derogate the existing Foreign Investment Contract or FIC entered into between Andina and the Chilean Central Bank. In the case of Andina, the ADR mechanism was subject to: (a) an agreement entered into between Andina, The Bank of New York (in its capacity as depositary for the shares represented by the ADSs) and the Chilean Central Bank, pursuant to Article 47 of the Central Bank Act, under Chapter XXVI, Title I of the CFER (which, as stated, remained in force until April 18, 2001) governing the issuance of ADSs by Chilean corporations, and; (b) the FIC, which grants the depositary and holders of ADRs access to the Formal Exchange Market. Banco de Chile had acted as custodian since December 31, 2002. On May 5, 2003, Banco Santander Chile replaced Banco de Chile as custodian, as requested by The Bank of New York pursuant to an amendment of Chapter XII (in accordance with Title I of the CFER), which applies to our ADRs.

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letter instructing such entity to deliver the foreign currency or the equivalency in pesos, on or before the date the foreign currency is brought or is to be brought into Chile.

If foreign investors do not invest funds in Chile to purchase the common shares underlying the ADSs, the depositary, on behalf of the foreign investors, must provide the annex and letter, mentioned above, to the Chilean Central Bank directly or through the Formal Exchange Market entity within ten days following the date on which payment is made. Repatriation of amounts received with respect to deposited common shares or common shares withdrawn from deposits on surrender of ADRs (including amounts received as cash dividends and proceeds from the sale in Chile of the underlying common shares and any rights arising there from) need be made through the Formal Exchange Market. The Formal Exchange Market entity intervening in the repatriation must provide certain information to the Chilean Central Bank on the following banking business day.

Furthermore, Chapter XIV of the CFER provides that payments and remittances of funds from Chile are governed by the rules in effect at the time payments or remittances are made. Therefore, any changes made to Chilean laws and regulations after the date hereof may affect foreign investors who have acquired ADSs. We cannot give any assurance that new regulations of the Chilean Central Bank or further legislative changes to the current foreign exchange control regime in Chile will not affect our ability to remit foreign currency to make the relevant payments.

Under Chapter XXVI and the FIC, the Chilean Central Bank agreed to grant to the depositary, on behalf of Series A and Series B ADR holders, and to any investor not residing nor domiciled in Chile who withdraws Series A shares or Series B shares upon surrender of Series A or Series B ADRs, which we refer to as the Withdrawn Shares, Formal Exchange Market access to convert Chilean pesos into U.S. dollars (and to remit those dollars outside Chile) with respect to Series A and Series B common shares represented by Series A and Series B ADSs or Withdrawn Shares, including amounts received as:

 

  (1) cash dividends;

 

  (2) proceeds from the sale in Chile of Withdrawn Shares;

 

  (3) proceeds from the sale in Chile of preemptive rights to subscribe for additional Series A and Series B shares;

 

  (4) proceeds from the liquidation, merger or consolidation of Andina;

 

  (5) proceeds from the sale in Chile of common shares received as dividends; and

 

  (6) other distributions, including those in respect of any re-capitalization resulting from holding Series A or Series B shares represented by Series A or Series B ADSs or by Withdrawn Shares. Investors that receive Withdrawn Shares in exchange of Series A or Series B ADRs shall be authorized to re-deposit them in exchange of Series A or Series B ADRs, provided the conditions necessary to re-deposit them are met.

The guarantee of Formal Exchange Market access under the FIC will extend to the participants of the ADS offering if the following requirements are met: (1) the funds to purchase the Series A shares or Series B shares underlying the ADSs are brought into Chile and converted into Chilean pesos through the Formal Exchange Market; (2) the purchase of the underlying Series A shares or Series B shares is made on a Chilean stock exchange; and (3) within five business days from the conversion of the funds into Chilean pesos, the Chilean Central Bank is informed that the funds thus converted were used to purchase the underlying Series A shares or Series B shares.

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made and that any applicable tax has been withheld. We agreed to provide this certification. Chapter XXVI also provides that Formal Exchange Market access in connection with the sale of Withdrawn Shares, or distribution thereon, is conditioned upon receipt by the Chilean Central Bank of (1) a certificate by the depositary or custodian, as the case may be, that the Series A shares or Series B shares have been withdrawn in exchange for delivery of the appropriate ADRs, and (2) a waiver of the benefits of the FIC with respect to ADRs (except in connection with the proposed sale of the Series A shares or Series B shares) until the Withdrawn Shares are re-deposited.

Chapter XXVI and the FIC provide that an entity or person who brings foreign currency into Chile to purchase Series A shares or Series B shares pursuant to the FIC must convert that foreign currency into Chilean pesos on the date of entry into Chile, and must invest in Series A or Series B shares within five banking business days in order to receive the benefits of the FIC. If that entity or person does not invest in Series A or Series B shares within that period, it can access the Formal Exchange Market to reacquire foreign currency, provided that the request is submitted to the Chilean Central Bank within seven banking business days of the initial conversion into pesos. Series A shares or Series B shares acquired as described above may be deposited in exchange for ADRs and the entity or person will receive the benefits of the FIC, subject to: (1) receipt by the Chilean Central Bank of a certificate from the depositary that the Series A or Series B shares have been deposited and that the related ADRs have been issued; and (2) receipt by the custodian of a declaration from the person making the deposit waiving the benefits granted by the FIC with respect to the deposited Series A or Series B shares.

FEM access under any of the circumstances described above is not automatic. Pursuant to Chapter XXVI, such access needs the Chilean Central Bank’s approval on a request submitted to that end through a banking institution established in Chile. The FIC provides that if the Chilean Central Bank has not acted upon the request within seven banking days, the request is deemed to have been granted.

Under current Chilean law, the Chilean Central Bank cannot unilaterally change the FIC. Judicial precedent (although not binding on future judicial decisions) also established that the FIC cannot be annulled by future legislative changes. No assurance can be given, however, that additional Chilean restrictions applicable to the holders of ADRs, to the disposition of underlying Series A or Series B shares, or to the repatriation of proceeds from their disposition, will not be imposed in the future; nor can there be any assessment of the duration or impact of any restrictions that might be imposed. If for whatever reason, including changes in the FIC or Chilean law, the Depositary is prevented from converting Chilean pesos into U.S. dollars, the investors shall receive dividends or other payments in Chilean pesos, which shall subject the investors to exchange rate risks. It cannot be assured that the CFER, as amended, or any other exchange regulation will not be amended in the future, or that if new regulations are enacted that they shall have no material bearing on Andina or the holders of the ADS.

No assurance can be given that Andina will be able to purchase U.S. Dollars in the Informal Exchange Market at any time in the future, nor that any such purchase will be for the amounts necessary to pay any sum due under any of its debt instruments. Likewise, it is not possible to guarantee that changes to the regulations of the Chilean Central Bank or other legislative changes relating to exchange controls will not restrict nor impair Andina’s ability to purchase U.S. Dollars in order to make payment on its debt instruments.

All payments and distributions regarding the Series A or Series B ADSs must be transacted in the Formal Exchange Market.

Tax Considerations Relating to Equity Securities

Chilean Tax Considerations

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legal entity that is not organized under the laws of Chile and does not have a permanent establishment in Chile (a “foreign holder”). This discussion is based upon Chilean income tax laws presently in force, including Ruling No. 324 of January 29, 1990 of the Servicio de Impuestos Internos (the Chilean Internal Revenue Service or “SII”) and other applicable regulations and rulings that are subject to change without notice. The discussion is not intended as a tax advice to any particular investor, which can be rendered only in light of that investor’s particular tax situation. Each investor or potential investor is encouraged to seek independent tax advice with respect to consequences of investing in Andina’s stock or the ADSs.

Under Chilean law, all matters regarding taxation such as tax rates (including tax rates applicable to foreign investors), the computation of taxable income for Chilean purposes, the manner in which Chilean taxes are imposed and collected, and others thereof, may only be imposed or amended by a law enacted by Congress. In addition, the SII is empowered to issue rulings and regulations of either general or specific application, and to interpret the provisions of Chilean tax law. Chilean tax may not be assessed retroactively against taxpayers who act in good faith relying on such rulings, regulations and interpretations, but the SII may change said rulings, regulations and interpretations prospectively. There is no income tax treaty in force between Chile and the United States.

Cash Dividends and Other Distributions

Dividends we pay with respect to the shares of stock held by a foreign holder will be subject to Chilean withholding tax at a rate of 35% (the “Withholding Tax”). The tax paid by the Company on profits from which the dividends are paid (the “First Category Tax”), imposed at a rate of 17%, will be credited against the Withholding Tax. The credit will increase the base upon which the Withholding Tax is imposed. Consequently, dividends that are attributable to current profits will be subject to an effective dividend withholding tax rate of 21.7%, calculated as follows:

 

     Ch$  

Company taxable income

   100.0  

First Category Tax (17.0% of Ch$100)

   (17.0 )

Net distributable income

   83.0  
      

Dividend distributed

   83.0  
      

Withholding Tax (35% of the sum of Ch$83.0 dividend plus Ch$17.0 First Category Tax paid)

   (35.0 )

Credit for First Category Tax

   17.0  
      

Net additional tax withheld

   (18.0 )

Net dividend received

   65.0  
      

Effective dividend withholding rate (18.0/83.0)

   21.7 %
      

For purposes of determining the amount of First Category Tax we pay on profits from which the dividends are paid, dividends are attributed to our oldest retained profits.

Dividend distributions made in property will be subject to the same Chilean tax rules as cash dividends. Our stock dividends are not subject to Chilean taxation.

Capital Gains

Gains recognized from the sale or exchange of ADSs (or ADRs evidencing ADSs) by a foreign holder outside Chile will not be subject to Chilean taxation.

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Withholding Tax (the former being credited against the latter) if either (i) the foreign holder has held the shares of common stock for less than one year since exchanging ADSs for the shares of common stock, (ii) the foreign holder acquired and disposed of the shares of common stock in the ordinary course of its business or as an habitual trader of shares or (iii) the foreign holder transfers shares of common stock to a related person, as defined by Chilean tax law. In all other cases, gain on the disposition of shares of common stock will be subject only to the First Category Tax, currently imposed at a rate of 17%, except if it is for shares resulting from an exchange of ADSs for shares (flow back) in which case, the Chilean Internal Revenue Service pursuant to Oficio 1,705 dated May 15, 2006 has interpreted that said shares may benefit from article 18 ter if the ADS were acquired through a stock broker or by any other circumstance stipulated by that norm.

The deposit or withdrawal of shares of common stock in exchange for ADSs is not subject to any Chilean taxes. The tax basis of shares of common stock received in exchange for ADSs will be determined in accordance with the valuation procedure set forth in the deposit agreement, which values shares of common stock at the highest reported sales price at which they trade on the Santiago Stock Exchange on the date of the withdrawal of the shares of common stock from the depositary. Consequently, the conversion of ADSs into shares of common stock, and the immediate sale of the shares for the value established under the deposit agreement, will not generate a capital gain subject to taxation in Chile. However, in the case where the sale of the shares is made on a day that is different than the date in which the exchange is recorded, capital gain subject to taxation in Chile may be generated. In connection thereto, on October 1, 1999 the Chilean Internal Revenue Service issued Ruling No. 3708 whereby it allowed Chilean issuers of ADSs to amend the deposit agreements to which they are parties in order to include a clause that states that, in the case that the exchanged shares are sold by the ADSs’ holders on a Chilean Stock Exchange either on the same day in which the exchange is recorded or within the two business days prior to such date, the acquisition price of such exchanged shares shall be the price registered in the invoice issued by the stock broker that participated in the sale transaction. Consequently, should this amendment be included in the deposit agreement, the capital gain that may be generated if the exchange date is different than the date in which the shares received in exchange for ADSs were sold, will not be subject to taxation. We reiterate that if a contributor in good faith adopts Oficio 1,705, then the excess value will not be subject to taxation in Chile.

The distribution and exercise of preemptive rights relating to the shares of common stock will not be subject to Chilean taxation. Any gain on the sale or assignment of preemptive rights relating to the shares of common stock will be subject to both the First Category Tax and the Withholding Tax (the former being credited against the latter).

Other Chilean Taxes

No Chilean inheritance, gift or succession taxes apply to the transfer or disposition of the ADSs by a foreign holder, but such taxes generally will apply to the transfer at death or by gift of shares of common stock by a foreign holder. No Chilean stamp, issue, registration or similar taxes or duties apply to foreign holders of ADSs or shares of common stock.

Withholding Tax Certificates

Upon request, we will provide to foreign holders appropriate documentation evidencing the payment of Chilean withholding taxes.

United States Tax Considerations

The following discussion summarizes certain U.S. federal income tax consequences of an investment in ADSs or shares of common stock. This discussion is based upon U.S. federal income tax laws presently in force. The discussion is not a full description of all tax considerations that may be relevant to a decision to purchase ADSs or shares of common stock. In particular, the discussion is

 

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directed only to U.S. holders (as defined below) that hold ADSs or shares of common stock as capital assets, and it does not address the tax treatment of holders that are subject to special tax rules under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as amended (the “Code”), such as financial institutions, regulated investment companies, real estate investment trusts, investors in pass-through entities, dealers in securities or currencies, traders in securities that elect to use a mark-to-market method of accounting for their securities holdings, insurance companies, tax-exempt entities, persons holding ADSs or shares of common stock as part of a hedging, integrated, conversion or constructive sale transaction or a straddle, holders of 10% or more of our voting shares, persons liable for alternative minimum tax or persons whose “functional currency” is not the U.S. dollar. Furthermore, the discussion below is based upon the provisions of the Code and regulations, rulings and judicial decisions there under as of the date hereof, and such authorities may be repealed, revoked or modified so as to result in U.S. federal income tax consequences different from those discussed below. In addition, the discussion below assumes that the Deposit Agreement, and all other related agreements, will be performed in accordance with their terms. If a partnership holds our ADSs or shares of common stock, the tax treatment of a partner will generally depend upon the status of the partner and the activities of the partnership. Partners in a partnership holding ADSs or shares of common stock should consult their tax advisors. This summary does not contain a detailed description of all the United States federal income tax consequences to a holder in light of its particular circumstances and does not address the effects of any state, local or non-United States tax laws. Prospective purchasers should consult their tax advisors about the federal, state, local and foreign tax consequences to them of the purchase, ownership and disposition of ADSs or shares of common stock.

As used herein, the term “U.S. holder” means a holder of ADSs or shares of common stock that is (i) an individual U.S. citizen or resident, (ii) a corporation (or any other entity treated as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes) created or organized in or under the laws of the United States, any state thereof or the District of Columbia, (iii) an estate the income of which is subject to U.S. federal income taxation regardless of its source or (iv) a trust (x) that is subject to the primary supervision of a court within the United States and with respect to which one or more U.S. persons have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust or (y) that has a valid election in effect under applicable U.S. Treasury regulations to be treated as a U.S. person.

ADSs

If the obligations contemplated by the deposit agreement are performed in accordance with its terms, holders of ADSs (or ADRs evidencing ADSs) generally will be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes as the owners of the shares of common stock represented by those ADSs. Deposits or withdrawals of shares of common stock by U.S. holders in exchange for ADSs will not result in the realization of gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes. The U.S. Treasury has expressed concerns that parties to whom ADSs are released may be taking actions that are inconsistent with the claiming of foreign tax credits for U.S. holders of ADSs. Such actions would also be inconsistent with the claiming of the reduced rate of tax, described below, applicable to dividends received by certain non-corporate holders. Accordingly, the analysis of the creditability of Chilean taxes and the availability of the reduced tax rate for dividends received by certain non-corporate holders, each described below, could be affected by actions taken by parties to whom the ADSs are released.

Cash Dividends and Other Distributions

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allowed to corporations under the Code. With respect to non-corporate U.S. holders, certain dividends received before January 1, 2011 from a qualified foreign corporation may be subject to reduced rates of taxation. A foreign corporation is treated as a qualified foreign corporation with respect to dividends received from that corporation on shares (or ADSs backed by such shares) that are readily tradable on an established securities market in the United States. U.S. Treasury Department guidance indicates that our ADSs (which are listed on the New York Stock Exchange), but not our shares of common stock, are readily tradable on an established securities market in the United States. Thus, we do not believe that dividends that we pay on our shares of our common stock that are not backed by ADSs currently meet the conditions required for these reduced tax rates. There can be no assurance that our ADSs will be considered readily tradable on an established securities market in later years. Non-corporate holders that do not meet a minimum holding period requirement during which they are not protected from the risk of loss or that elect to treat the dividend income as “investment income” pursuant to section 163(d)(4) of the Code will not be eligible for the reduced rates of taxation regardless of our status as a qualified foreign corporation. In addition, the rate reduction will not apply to dividends if the recipient of a dividend is obligated to make related payments with respect to positions in substantially similar or related property. This disallowance applies even if the minimum holding period has been met. Non-corporate U.S. holders should consult their own tax advisors regarding the application of these rules given their particular circumstances.

Dividends paid in Chilean pesos will be includable in a U.S. dollar amount based on the exchange rate in effect on the day of receipt by the Depositary, in the case of ADSs, or by the U.S. holder in the case of shares of common stock, regardless of whether the Chilean pesos are converted into U.S. dollars. If the Chilean pesos received as dividends are not converted into U.S. dollars on the date of receipt, a U.S. holder will have a basis in Chilean pesos equal to their U.S. dollar value on the date of receipt. Any gain or loss realized on a subsequent conversion or other disposition of the Chilean pesos will be treated as U.S. source ordinary income or loss, regardless of whether the pesos are converted into U.S. dollars.

The Chilean Withholding Tax (net of any credit for the First Category Tax) paid by or for the account of any U.S. holder may be eligible, subject to generally applicable limitations and conditions, for credit against the U.S. holder’s federal income tax liability. For purposes of calculating the foreign tax credit, dividends paid with respect to the ADSs or shares of common stock generally will be foreign source income and will generally constitute passive income. Further, in certain circumstances, a U.S. holder that (i) has held ADSs or shares of common stock for less than a specified minimum period during which it is not protected from risk of loss or (ii) is obligated to make payments related to the dividends will not be allowed a foreign tax credit for foreign taxes imposed on dividends paid on ADSs or shares of common stock. The rules governing the foreign tax credit are complex. Investors are urged to consult their tax advisors regarding the availability of the foreign tax credit under their particular circumstances.

Distributions to U.S. holders of additional shares of common stock or preemptive rights with respect to shares of common stock that are made as part of a pro rata distribution to all shareholders of the Company generally should not be subject to U.S. federal income tax.

To the extent that the amount of any distribution exceeds our current and accumulated earnings and profits for a taxable year, as determined under U.S. federal income tax principles, the distribution will first be treated as a tax-free return of capital, causing a reduction in the adjusted basis of the ADSs or shares of common stock (thereby increasing the amount of gain, or decreasing the amount of loss, to be recognized by the investor on a subsequent disposition of the ADSs or shares of common stock), and the balance in excess of adjusted basis will be taxed as capital gain recognized on a sale or exchange. Consequently, such distributions in excess of our current and accumulated earnings and profits generally would not give rise to foreign source income and a U.S. holder generally would not be able to use the foreign tax credit arising from any Chilean withholding tax imposed on such distributions unless such credit can be applied (subject to applicable limitations) against U.S. taxes due on other foreign source income in the appropriate category for foreign tax credit purposes. However, we do not expect to keep

 

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earnings and profits in accordance with U.S. federal income tax principles. Therefore, a U.S. holder should expect that a distribution will generally by treated as a dividend (as discussed above).

We do not believe that we are, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, a passive foreign investment company (a “PFIC”), and expect to continue our operations in such a manner that we will not be a PFIC. If, however, we are or become a PFIC, U.S. holders could be subject to additional U.S. federal income taxes on gain recognized with respect to the ADSs or shares of common stock and on certain distributions, plus an interest charge on certain taxes treated as having been deferred by the U.S. holder under the PFIC rules of the U.S. federal income tax laws.

Non-corporate U.S. holders will not be eligible for reduced rates of taxation on any dividends received from us prior to January 1, 2011, if we are a PFIC in the taxable year in which such dividends are paid or in the preceding taxable year.

Capital Gains

U.S. holders that hold ADSs or shares of common stock as capital assets will recognize capital gain or loss for federal income tax purposes on the sale or other disposition of such ADSs or shares (or preemptive rights with respect to such shares) held by the U.S. holder or the Depositary. Capital gains of individuals derived with respect to capital assets held for more than one year are eligible for reduced rates of taxation. The deductibility of capital losses is subject to limitations. Any gain or loss recognized by a U.S. holder generally will be treated as U.S. source gain or loss. Consequently, in the case of a disposition of shares of common stock (which, unlike a disposition of ADSs, may be taxable in Chile), the U.S. holder may not be able to use the foreign tax credit for Chilean tax imposed on the gain unless it can apply (subject to applicable limitations) the credit against tax due on other income from foreign sources.

Estate and Gift Taxation

As discussed above under “Chilean Tax Considerations — Other Chilean Taxes,” there are no Chilean inheritance, gift or succession taxes applicable to the transfer or disposition of ADSs by a foreign holder, but such taxes generally will apply to the transfer at death or by gift of shares of common stock by a foreign holder. The amount of any inheritance tax paid to Chile may be eligible for credit against the amount of U.S. federal estate tax imposed on the estate of a U.S. holder. U.S. holders should consult their personal tax advisors to determine whether and to what extent they may be entitled to such credit. The Chilean gift tax generally will not be treated as a creditable foreign tax for U.S. tax purposes.

Information Reporting and Backup Withholding

In general, information reporting requirements will apply to dividends in respect of ADSs or the shares of common stock or the proceeds received on the sale, exchange, or redemption of the ADSs paid within the United States (and in certain cases, outside of the United States) to U.S. holders other than certain exempt recipients (such as corporations). A backup withholding tax may apply to such payments if the U.S. holder fails to provide an accurate taxpayer identification number or certification of other exempt status or fails to report interest and dividends required to be shown on its federal income tax returns. The amount of any backup withholding from a payment to a U.S. holder will be allowed as a credit against the U.S. holder’s U.S. federal income tax liability provided the required information is furnished to the Internal Revenue Service.

Tax Considerations Relating to Debt Securities

General

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“2097 Debentures,” together with the 2007 Notes and the 2027 Notes, the “Debt Securities”). The following is a summary of certain Chilean tax and U.S. federal income tax considerations relating to the purchase, ownership and disposition of Debt Securities. The summary does not purport to be a comprehensive description of all tax considerations that may be relevant to a decision to purchase Debt Securities. This summary does not describe any tax consequences arising under the laws of any state, locality or taxing jurisdiction other than the United States and Chile.

This summary is based on the tax laws of Chile and the United States as in effect on the date hereof, as well as regulations, rulings and decisions of Chile and the United States available on or before such date and now in effect. All of the foregoing is subject to change, which change could apply retroactively and could affect the continued validity of this summary.

There is currently no tax treaty between the United States and Chile.

Chilean Tax Considerations

The following is a general summary of the material consequences under Chilean tax law, as currently in effect, of an investment in the Debt Securities made by a Foreign Holder. The term “Foreign Holder” means: (i) an individual, who is not a resident in Chile (for purposes of Chilean taxation, an individual is resident in Chile if he or she has resided in Chile for more than six months in one calendar year, or a total of more than six months in two consecutive fiscal years); or (ii) a legal entity that is not organized under the laws of Chile, unless the Debt Securities are assigned to a branch or an agent, representative or permanent establishment of such entity in Chile.

Under Chile’s Income Tax Law, because the issuance of the Debt Securities is registered with the Central Bank, payments of interest or premium, if any, that we make in respect of the Debt Securities to a Foreign Holder will generally be subject to a Chilean withholding tax (the “Chilean Interest Withholding Tax”) currently assessed at a rate of 4.0%. If the Debt Securities are issued through our offshore branch, payment to Foreign Holders of Debt Securities by such branch generally will not be subject to the Chilean withholding tax.

Chile’s Income Tax Law provides that any capital gains realized on the sale or other disposition by a Foreign Holder of the Debt Securities generally will not be subject to any Chilean income taxes provided that such sale or other disposition occurs outside of Chile (except that any premium payable on redemption of the Debt Securities will be treated as interest and subject to the Chilean Interest Withholding Tax as described above).

A Foreign Holder will not be liable for estate, gift, inheritance or similar taxes with respect to the Debt Securities unless such Debt Securities (i) are located in Chile at the time of such Foreign Holder’s death or (ii) were purchased or acquired with money obtained from Chilean sources.

The initial issuance of the Debt Securities is subject to stamp tax of 1.608% up to the year 2006, 1.5% for the year 2006, 1.35% for the year 2008, and 1.2% for the year 2009 forward, of the aggregate principal amount of the Debt Securities, which will be payable by the Company. If the Debt Securities are issued through our offshore branch and are not subsequently brought into Chile, no stamp tax will be payable. If the stamp tax is not paid when due, Chilean tax law imposes a penalty up to three times the amount of the tax due plus interest. In addition, until such tax (and any penalty) is paid, Chilean courts would not admit any action based on the Debt Securities. A Foreign Holder will not be liable for Chilean stamp, registration or similar taxes.

United States Tax Considerations

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only with Debt Securities held as capital assets and does not deal with special situations, such as those of dealers in securities or currencies, financial institutions, insurance companies, regulated investment companies, real estate investment trusts, tax-exempt entities, investors in pass-through entities, persons holding the Debt Securities as a part of a hedging, integrated, conversion or constructive sale transaction or a straddle, traders in securities that elect to use a mark-to-market method of accounting for their securities holdings, persons liable for the alternative minimum tax or holders of Debt Securities whose “functional currency” is not the U.S. dollar. Furthermore, the discussion below is based upon the provisions of the Code, and regulations, rulings and judicial decisions there under as of the date hereof, and such authorities may be repealed, revoked or modified so as to result in U.S. federal income tax consequences different from those discussed below. If a partnership holds our Debt Securities, the tax treatment of a partner will generally depend upon the status of the partner and the activities of the partnership. Partners in a partnership holding our Debt Securities should consult their tax advisors.

Persons considering the purchase, ownership or disposition of the Debt Securities should consult their own tax advisors concerning the federal income tax consequences in light of their particular situations as well as any consequences arising under the laws of any other taxing jurisdiction.

As used herein, a “U.S. holder” of the Debt Securities means a holder of the Debt Securities that is (i) an individual U.S. citizen or resident, (ii) a corporation (or any other entity treated as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes) created or organized in or under the laws of the United States, any state thereof or the District of Columbia, (iii) an estate the income of which is subject to U.S. federal income taxation regardless of its source or (iv) a trust (x) that is subject to the primary supervision of a court within the United States and with respect to which one or more U.S. persons have the authority to control all substantial decision of the trust or (y) that has a valid election in effect under applicable U.S. Treasury regulations to be treated as a U.S. person.

Payments of Interest

Interest on the Debt Securities will generally be taxable to a U.S. holder as ordinary income at the time it is paid or accrued in accordance with the U.S. holder’s method of accounting for tax purposes. In addition to interest on the Debt Securities, a U.S. holder will be required to include in income any Additional Amounts and any tax withheld from interest payments notwithstanding that such withheld tax is not in fact received by such U.S. holder. A U.S. holder may be entitled to deduct or credit such tax, subject to applicable limitations in the Code, including that the election to deduct or credit foreign taxes applies to all of the U.S. holder’s foreign taxes for a particular year. Interest income, including Chilean taxes withheld there from and Additional Amounts on the Debt Securities, generally will constitute foreign source income and generally will be considered passive income, which is treated separately from other types of income in computing the foreign tax credit that may be allowable to U.S. holders under U.S. federal tax laws. A U.S. holder will generally be denied a foreign tax credit for Chilean taxes imposed with respect to the Debt Securities where such a holder does not meet a minimum holding period requirement during which the holder is not protected from risk of loss. The rules governing the foreign tax credit are complex. We urge investors to consult their tax advisors regarding the availability of the foreign tax credit under their particular circumstances.

Market Discount

If a U.S. holder purchases a Debt Security for an amount that is less than its principal amount, the amount of the difference will be treated as “market discount” for U.S. federal income tax purposes, unless that difference is less than a specified de minimis amount. Under the market discount rules, the U.S. holder will be required to treat any principal payment on, or any gain on the sale, exchange, retirement or other disposition of, a Debt Security as ordinary income to the extent of the market discount that the U.S. holder has not previously included in income and is treated as having accrued on the Debt Security at the time of its payment or disposition.

 

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In addition, the U.S. holder may be required to defer, until the maturity of the Debt Security or its earlier disposition in a taxable transaction, the deduction of all or a portion of the interest expense on any indebtedness attributable to the Debt Security. A U.S. holder may elect, on a bond-by-bond basis, to deduct the deferred interest expense in a tax year prior to the year of disposition. U.S. holders should consult their own tax advisors before making this election.

Any market discount will be considered to accrue ratably during the period from the date of acquisition to the maturity date of the Debt Security, unless the U.S. holder elects to accrue on a constant interest method. A U.S. holder may elect to include market discount in income currently as it accrues, on either a ratable or constant interest method, in which case the rule described above regarding deferral of interest deductions will not apply.

Amortizable Bond Premium

A U.S. holder that purchases a Debt Security for an amount in excess of its principal amount will be considered to have purchased the Debt Security at a “premium.” The U.S. holder may elect to amortize the premium over the remaining term of the Debt Security on a constant yield method as an offset to interest when includible in income under the holder’s regular accounting method. If the U.S. holder does not elect to amortize bond premium, that premium will decrease the gain or increase the loss the holder would otherwise recognize on disposition of the Debt Security.

Sale, Exchange and Retirement of Debt Securities

Upon the sale, exchange, retirement or other disposition of the Debt Securities, a U.S. holder will recognize gain or loss equal to the difference between the amount realized upon the sale, exchange, retirement or other disposition (less any accrued interest, which will be taxable as such if not previously included in income) and the U.S. holder’s adjusted tax basis in the Debt Securities. A U.S. holder’s tax basis in the Debt Securities generally will be the U.S. holder’s cost therefore, increased by market discount previously included in income, and reduced by any amortized premium. Except as described above with respect to market discount, gain or loss realized by a U.S. holder on the sale, exchange, retirement or other disposition of the Debt Securities will generally be capital gain or loss. Gain or loss realized by a U.S. holder on the sale, exchange, retirement or other disposition of the Debt Securities will generally be treated as U.S. source gain or loss. Consequently, a U.S. holder may not be able to claim a credit for any Chilean tax imposed on the sale, exchange, retirement or other disposition of the Debt Securities due to limitations on the foreign tax credit under the Code. Capital gains of individuals derived with respect to capital assets held for more than one year are eligible for reduced rates of taxation. The deductibility of capital losses is subject to limitations.

Information Reporting and Backup Withholding

In general, information reporting requirements will apply to certain payments of principal and interest on the Debt Securities and to the proceeds of the sale of the Debt Securities made to U.S. holders other than certain exempt recipients (such as corporations). A backup withholding tax will apply to such payments if the U.S. holder fails to provide its taxpayer identification number or a certification of exempt status, or, in the case of interest payments, fails either to report in full dividend and interest income or to make certain certifications.

Any amounts withheld under the backup withholding rules will be allowed as a refund or a credit against the U.S. holder’s U.S. federal income tax liability provided the required information is furnished to the Internal Revenue Service.

 

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Special Tax Considerations Relating to 2097 Debentures

As a result of the 2097 Debentures’ 100 year term, it is not certain whether such Debentures will be treated as debt or as equity for U.S. federal income tax purposes. We have taken the position that the 2097 Debentures constitute debt for financial reporting and U.S. federal income tax purposes. Our position, however, is not binding on the Internal Revenue Service. Although classification of the 2097 Debentures as equity generally would not significantly affect a U.S. holder’s taxable income resulting from an investment in the 2097 Debentures, the discussion that follows also briefly describes certain U.S. federal income tax consequences that would arise if the 2097 Debentures were not treated as debt for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

If the 2097 Debentures are treated as equity for U.S. federal income tax purposes, the potential differences in the U.S. federal income tax treatment to U.S. holders of the 2097 Debentures that would result include (i) payments denominated as interest on the 2097 Debentures (including Additional Amounts) would be reclassified as dividends to the extent paid out of the current or accumulated earnings and profits of the Company (as determined using U.S. federal income tax principles) and (ii) U.S. holders would be required to report such payment amounts as ordinary income when actually or constructively received (instead of accruing such amounts as interest, even if such U.S. holders are accrual method taxpayers). To the extent any such payments exceed such earnings and profits, they would be treated as a return of capital or capital gain (although, as we do not expect to keep earnings and profits in accordance with U.S. federal income tax principles. U.S. holders should expect that such payments will generally be treated as dividends). Amounts treated as dividends will not be eligible for the dividends received deduction generally allowed U.S. corporations. In addition, because our 2097 Debentures are not readily tradable on an established securities market in the United States, we do not believe that any amounts treated as dividends currently meet the conditions required for the reduced tax rates that apply to qualified dividend income received by non-corporate U.S. holders. Persons considering the purchase, ownership or disposition of the 2097 Debentures should consult their own tax advisors concerning additional potential tax consequences, including those arising upon a sale, exchange or redemption of the 2097 Debentures, which could result from the treatment of the 2097 Debentures as equity for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

Documents on Display

We are subject to the informational reporting requirements of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which requires that we file periodic reports and other information with the SEC. As a foreign private issuer, we file annual reports on Form 20-F as opposed to Form 10-K. We do not file quarterly reports on Form 10-Q but furnish reports in relation to material events on Form 6-K. As a foreign private issuer, we are exempt from the rules under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, prescribing the furnishing and content of proxy statements and short-swing profit disclosure and liability.

You may read and copy all or any portion of the annual report or other information in our files in the SEC’s public reference room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. You can also access these documents through the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. You can request copies of these documents upon payment of a duplicating fee, by writing to the SEC. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the operation of the public reference rooms. In addition, reports and other information concerning us may be inspected at the offices of the New York Stock Exchange, Inc., 20 Broad Street, New York, New York 10005, on which our ADSs are listed.

We also file reports with the Chilean Superintendencia de Valores y Seguros. You may read and copy any materials filed with the SVS directly from its website http://www.svs.cl of from our corporate website http://www.koandina.com or request a hard copy to ir@koandina.com. The documents referred

 

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to in this annual report can be inspected at El Golf 40 Oficina 401, Las Condes, Santiago, Chile. Chilean law may restrict our shareholders’ right of inspection to certain days and times.

NYSE and Chilean Corporate Governance Requirements

In accordance with Section 303A.11 of the NYSE’s Listed Company Manual, the following table sets forth significant differences between Chilean corporate governance practices and those corporate governance practices followed by domestic corporations under NYSE listing standards. Significant ways in which our corporate governance practices differ from those followed by U.S. companies under NYSE listing standards are also publicly available on our website at www.koandina.com.

 

ITEM

 

NYSE REQUIREMENTS

 

CHILEAN LAW REQUIREMENTS

303A.01

Independence

  Members of the Board of Directors must be independent in their majority.   There is no legal obligation to have a Board of Directors composed mainly of independent members. In addition, according to section 303A regarding Controlled Companies, the requirements of 303A do not apply to our Company.

303A.02

Test of Independence

  Members of the Board of Directors must meet the Test of Independence.   No similar legal obligation exists under Chilean law. However, Chilean law defines a director as independent if he is elected by votes of shareholders who are not controlling shareholders or otherwise related to controlling shareholders.

303A.03

Meetings of Non-Management Directors

  Non-Management Directors must meet regularly without management of the company.   No similar legal obligation exists under Chilean law. Under Chilean law, the position of director of a corporation is incompatible with the position of manager, auditor, accountant or president of the company. The Non-Management Director does not exist under Chilean law. Directors, however, are required to convene in legally established meetings to resolve matters required by Chilean Corporation Law.

303A.04

Corporate Governance Committee

  Listed companies must have a Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee composed entirely of independent directors and must have a written charter addressing certain matters.   There is no similar legal obligation under Chilean law. In addition, section 303 A regarding Controlled Companies does not apply to our Company. Chilean Andina has a Directors’ Committee whose functions are set by Chilean Corporation Law.

303A.05

Compensation Committee

  Listed companies must have a Compensation Committee composed entirely of independent directors, and must have a written charter addressing certain matters.   There is no similar legal obligation under Chilean law. In accordance with Chilean law, the above-mentioned Directors’ Committee is in charge of reviewing management compensation. In addition, section 303 A regarding Controlled Companies does not apply to our Company.

303A.06

Audit Committee

 

•         Listed companies must have an Audit Committee that satisfies the requirements of Rule 10A-3 under the Exchange Act.

 

•         The Audit Committee must have a minimum of three members.

 

•         In addition to any requirement of Rule 10A-3(b)(1), all Audit Committee members must satisfy the requirements for independence set out in Section 303 A.02.

 

•         The Audit Committee must have a written charter addressing certain matters.

 

•         An Audit Committee was appointed in accordance with the characteristics, composition and faculties established under Item 16-A of this document.

  No similar legal obligation exists under Chilean law. However, in accordance with the Chilean Public Companies Law 18,046, public companies that have a net worth of more than 1.5 million UFs must have a Committee of Directors, formed by three independent board members and the controller. The Committee’s compensation is set by the ordinary shareholders’ meeting, and it performs the following functions: (1) examines reports of account inspectors and external auditors, financial statements and issues an opinion on these reports and statements; (2) proposes external auditors and rating agencies to the Board of Directors; (3) examines conflicts of interest and informs the Board regarding such conflicts; (4) examines compensation systems and plans for directors and executive officers; and (5) any other matters that the bylaws, the shareholders’ meeting or the Board of Directors decides.

303A.07

Internal Audit Function

  Listed companies must maintain an Internal Audit Function to provide management and the Audit Committee with ongoing assessments of the company’s risk management processes and systems of internal control. A listed company may choose to outsource this function to a third party service provider other than its independent auditor.  

There is no similar obligation under Chilean law. Chilean law requires that companies must have both account inspectors and external auditors.

 

However, Andina designated an Audit Committee in accordance with Rule 10 A.3.

303A.08

Voting on Compensation Plans

  Shareholders must have the opportunity to vote on compensation plans regarding board members, executives and employees.   Directors’ compensation is annually approved during the Company’s General Shareholders’ Meeting.

 

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ITEM

 

NYSE REQUIREMENTS

 

CHILEAN LAW REQUIREMENTS

303A.09

Corporate Governance

  Listed companies must adopt and disclose Corporate Governance Practices.   Chilean Law does not require the adoption of Corporate Governance Practices because they have been established by Chilean Corporate Law.

303A.10

Code of Business Conduct

  A company must adopt a Code of Business Conduct for its directors, officers and employees. Such company must disclose any waiver of its code of conduct that is granted to an officer or director.   There is no legal obligation to adopt a Code of Business Conduct. Chilean law requires that a company have a set of internal regulations which regulate the company and its relations with personnel. Such regulations must contain, among other things, regulations related to ethics and good behavior. Notwithstanding the above, a company may create internal codes of conduct, provided they do not require or prohibit behavior that contravenes Chilean law. In 1996, Andina created a Code of Business Conduct that applies to the entire Company, which does not require or prohibit behavior that contravenes Chilean Law. This Code of Business Conduct is available on our website at http://www.koandina.com/.

303A.11

Summary of Differences

  A company must provide a summary description of significant differences between its home country corporate governance practices and the corporate governance requirements established by the NYSE as applicable to U.S. domestic listed companies   No similar obligation exists under Chilean law.

303A.12

CEO Certification

 

•         Each listed company CEO must certify to the NYSE each year that he or she is not aware of any violation by the company of NYSE corporate governance listing standards.

 

•         Each listed company CEO must promptly notify the NYSE in writing after any executive officer of the listed company becomes aware of any material non-compliance with any of the applicable provisions of Section 303 A.

 

•         Each listed company must submit an executed Written Affirmation annually to the NYSE. In addition, each listed company must submit an interim Written Affirmation each time a change occurs to the Board of Directors or any of the committees subject to Section 303 A. The annual and interim Written Affirmations must be in the form specified by the NYSE.

  No similar obligation exists under Chilean law. However, in accordance with Chilean law, the directors of a company must annually submit for approval the company’s annual report and financial statements to its shareholders at the company’s annual shareholders’ meeting. Similarly, public companies must, from time to time, provide all relevant company information by means of the publications and notifications established by law.

303A.13

Public Reprimand

  The NYSE may issue a Public Reprimand letter to any listed company, regardless of the type of security listed or country of incorporation if it determines the company has violated a NYSE listing standard.   No similar obligation exists under Chilean law, with the exception of sanctions imposed by the Chilean Superintendence of Securities (SVS).

 

ITEM 11. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Market risk generally represents the risk that losses may occur in the values of financial instruments as a result of movements in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices. We are exposed to changes in financial market conditions in the normal course of our business due to our use of certain financial instruments as well as transacting in various foreign currencies and translation of our foreign subsidiaries’ financial statements into the Chilean peso.

Interest Rate Risk

Our primary interest rate exposures relate to U.S. dollar denominated and UF long-term fixed rate bond liabilities and other long-term variable and fixed rate bank liabilities. We also invest in certain medium-term bond securities that bear a fixed interest rate. We monitor our exposure to interest rate fluctuations regularly depending on market conditions.

 

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The following table provides information about our long-term debt and bond investments that are sensitive to changes in market interest rates as of December 31, 2006.

 

     Expected Maturity Date     Estimated Fair
Market Value
     2007     2008     2009     2010     2011     Thereafter     Total     Total
     MCh$     MCh$     MCh$     MCh$     MCh$     MCh$     MCh$     MCh$

Interest Earning Assets

                

Bonds

   7,014     11,517     0     0     5,172     64,174     87,877     87,021

Weighted average interest rate

   7.85 %   6.07 %       8.00 %   5.94 %   6.2 %  

Time deposits and credit links

   7,173     5,494     0     0     0     0     12,667     12,667

Weighted average interest rate

   7.80 %   6.94 %           7.43 %  

Interest Bearing Liabilities

                

Long-term debt

   0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0

Fixed Rate

   0     0     0     0     0     0     0     0

Bonds

   29,972     6,051     1,995     3,991     3,991     59,998     105,998     124,290

Weighted average interest rate

   6.67 %   6.20 %   6.50 %   6.50 %   6.50 %   6.54 %   6.55 %  

Bank liabilities

   2,490     0     0     0     0     0     2,490     2,490

Weighted average interest rate

   8.75 %             8.75 %  

Variable Rate

                

Bank liabilities

   439     388     30     0     0     0     857     857

Weighted average interest rate

   15.66 %   15.59 %   15.59 %         15.63 %  

Foreign Currency Risk

At December 31, 2006, the Company has long-term interest bearing debt subject to exchange rate fluctuations between the Chilean peso and the U.S. dollar. We manage such risk by maintaining cash, deposits, money market mutual funds and bonds in U.S. dollars amounting to Ch$112,017 million at December 31, 2006, representing 573% of total long-term U.S. dollar debt at such date. Notwithstanding the aforementioned, our dollar-denominated financial assets are protected against fluctuations in the exchange rate for U.S. dollars by means of a “cross currency swap” hedge agreement. The hedged amount totaled Ch$80,467 million at December 31, 2006, with which the Company’s dollar-denominated debt is hedged.

The following table summarizes the financial instruments denominated in US dollars we held as of December 31, 2006.

 

     Expected Maturity Date     Estimated Fair
     2007     2008    2009    2010    2011    Thereafter     Total     Market Value
     MCh$     MCh$    MCh$    MCh$    MCh$    MCh$     MCh$     MCh$

Assets

                    

US$ denominated:

                    

Cash

   554     0    0    0    0    0     554     554

Money market mutual funds

   14,750     0    0    0    0    0     14,750     14,750

Time deposit and credit link

   3,342     5,494    0    0    0    0     8,836     8,836

Bonds

   7,014     11,517    0    0    5,172    64,174     87,877     87,021

Foreign currency contracts

   13,331     14,644    0    0    0    3,258     31,233     31,233

Liabilities

                    

US$ denominated:

                    

Long-term liabilities:

                    

Bonds

   17,416     0    0    0    0    2,130     19,546     19,945

Weighted average interest rate

   7.00 %               7.63 %   7.07 %  

 

ITEM 12. DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES

Not applicable.

 

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ITEM 13. DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 14. MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF PROCEEDS

The information requested by this item has been previously provided in the annual report for the year 2004. See “Item 4. Information on the Company—Part A. History and Development of the Company.”

 

ITEM 15. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures.

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Controller, we have evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2006. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Controller have concluded that these controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting.

Company management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) or 15d-15(f) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Controller and effected by the Company’s Board of Directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and includes those policies and procedures that:

 

   

pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company;

 

   

provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Company; and

 

   

provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisitions, use or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness as to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

The Company’s management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2006. In making this assessment, the Company’s management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control-Integrated Framework. Based on our assessment, management concluded that, as of December 31, 2006, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective based on those criteria.

This annual report does not include an audit report of the company’s registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to audit by the company registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit the company to provide only management’s report in this annual report.

Changes in internal controls over financial reporting.

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the year ended December 31, 2006 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

ITEM 16A. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT

Our board of directors has determined that Mr. Heriberto Urzúa Sánchez is our “audit committee financial expert” as defined in Item 16A of Form 20-F. Our board of directors has also determined that Mr. Heriberto Urzúa Sánchez is an “independent director” as defined in Section 303A.02 of the NYSE’s Listed Company Manual.

 

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ITEM 16B.  CODE OF ETHICS

We have adopted a “Code of Business Conduct” that constitutes a code of ethics for our employees. This code applies to our chief executive officer and all senior financial officers of our Company, including the chief financial officer, controller, or any other persons performing similar functions, as well as to all other officers and employees of the Company. Our code of ethics is available on our websites, free of charge, at www.koandina.com. If we make any substantive amendment to the code of ethics or grant any waivers, including any implicit waiver, from a provision of the codes of ethics, we will disclose the nature of such amendment or waiver on the above mentioned website.

 

ITEM 16C.  PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

Fees Paid To Independent Public Accountants

The following table sets forth, for each of the years indicated, the kinds of fees paid to our external auditors and the percentage of each of the fees out of the total amount paid to them.

 

     Year Ended December 31,
     2006    2005

Services rendered

  

Fees

MCh$

   % of Total
Fees
  

Fees

MCh$

   % of Total
Fees

Audit fees(1)

   347    87    250    88

Audit-related fees(2)

   32    8    17    6

Tax fees(3)

   19    5    16    6

Total

   398    100    283    100

(1) Audit fees consist of services that would normally be provided in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements, including services that generally only the independent accountant can reasonably provide.

 

(2) Audit-related fees relate to assurance and associated services that traditionally are performed by the independent accountant, including: attest services that are not required by statute or regulation; accounting consultation and audits in connection with mergers, acquisitions and divestitures; employee benefit plans audits; and consultation concerning financial accounting and reporting standards.

 

(3) Tax fees relate to services performed by the tax division for tax compliance, planning, and advice.

Directors’ Committee and Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures

We have adopted pre-approval policies and procedures under which all audit and non-audit services provided by our external auditors must be pre-approved by our director’s committee and audit committee. Any service proposals submitted by external auditors need to be discussed and approved by the directors’ committee and audit committee during its meetings, which take place at least four times a year. Once the proposed service is approved, we or our subsidiaries formalize the engagement of services. In addition, the members of our board of directors are briefed on matters discussed by the different committees of our board of directors.

 

ITEM 16D.  EXEMPTIONS FROM THE LISTING STANDARDS FOR AUDIT COMMITTEES

Not Applicable.

 

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ITEM 16E.  PURCHASERS OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS

During 2006, no issuer or affiliated parties made purchases pursuant to publicly announced plans or programs or not pursuant to such plans.

 

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ITEM 17. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Reference is made to Item 18 for a list of all financial statements filed as part of this annual report.

 

ITEM 18. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The following financial statements, together with the report of independent registered accounting firm, are filed as part of this annual report:

 

     Page

Index to Consolidated Financial Statements

  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

   F-1

Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2006 and 2005

   F-2

Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004

   F-4

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004

   F-5

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements at December 31, 2006 and 2005 and for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004

   F-7

 

ITEM 19. EXHIBITS

The exhibits filed with or incorporated by reference in this annual report are listed in the exhibit index below.

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Item   

Description

  1.1    English translation of our Bylaws (filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in our annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996 and incorporated herein by reference)
  8.1    List of our subsidiaries (filed herewith).
12.1    Certification of Jaime Garcia pursuant to Rule 13-a14(a) (17 CFR 240.13a-12(a)) or Rule 15d-14(a) (17 CFR 240.15d-14(a)) (filed herewith).
12.2    Certification of Osvaldo Garay pursuant to Rule 13-a14(a) (17 CFR 240.13a-12(a)) or Rule 15d-14(a) (17 CFR 240.15d-14(a)) (filed herewith).
13.1    Certification of Jaime Garcia pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Chapter 63, Section 1350, (filed herewith).
13.2    Certification of Osvaldo Garay pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Chapter 63, Section 1350, (filed herewith).

 

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant certifies that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form 20-F and has duly caused this Annual Report on Form 20-F to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Santiago, Chile on June 28, 2007.

 

EMBOTELLADORA ANDINA S.A.

(ANDINA BOTTLING COMPANY)

/s/ Osvaldo Garay

Osvaldo Garay

Chief Financial Officer

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EMBOTELLADORA ANDINA S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated financial statements

As of December 31, 2006 and 2005 and for each

    of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2006

CONTENTS

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

   F - 1
Consolidated Balance Sheets    F - 2
Consolidated Statements of Income    F - 4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows    F - 5

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

   F - 7

 

Ch$    -    Chilean pesos
ThCh$    -    Thousands of Chilean pesos
US$    -    United States dollars
ThUS$    -    Thousands of United States dollars
UF    -    Unidades de Fomento (Chilean government inflation-indexed monetary units)
A$    -    Argentine pesos
R$    -    Brazilian reals
   -    Euros

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of

Embotelladora Andina S.A.

 

1. We have audited the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets of Embotelladora Andina S.A. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, and the related Consolidated Statements of Income and of Cash Flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2006, all expressed in thousands of constant Chilean pesos of December 31, 2006. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

 

2. We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in Chile and the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

3. In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Embotelladora Andina S.A. and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2006 and 2005 and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2006, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in Chile.

 

4. Accounting principles generally accepted in Chile vary in certain significant respects from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Information relating to the nature and effect of such differences is presented in Note 29 to the consolidated financial statements.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers

Santiago, Chile

June 29, 2007

 

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EMBOTELLADORA ANDINA S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in

thousands of constant Chilean pesos of December 31, 2006)

 

           At December 31,  
     Note     2006     2005  
           ThCh$     ThCh$  

ASSETS

      

CURRENT ASSETS

      

Cash

     16,342,273     14,715,194  

Time deposits

   3     7,173,319     26,240,283  

Marketable securities

   4     26,043,350     14,297,351  

Trade accounts receivable (net)

   5     36,137,487     34,925,430  

Notes receivable (net)

   5     12,464,812     11,376,844  

Other receivables (net)

   5     11,649,352     20,192,814  

Accounts receivable from related companies

   6  a)   2,893,571     5,704,490  

Inventories (net)

   7     22,691,083     17,791,297  

Recoverable taxes

     7,911,516     9,985,558  

Prepaid expenses

     1,610,638     1,641,415  

Deferred income taxes

   8  b)   890,432     —    

Other current assets

   9     18,316,976     8,547,164  
              

Total current assets

     164,124,809     165,417,840  
              

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

   11      

Land

     14,408,848     12,953,451  

Buildings and improvements

     85,054,927     81,212,921  

Machinery and equipment

     215,596,412     208,593,786  

Other property, plant and equipment

     207,321,528     200,677,474  

Technical reappraisal of property, plant and equipment

     2,056,207     2,056,333  

Less: Accumulated depreciation

     (382,395,766 )   (363,262,481 )
              

Total property, plant and equipment

     142,042,156     142,231,484  
              

OTHER ASSETS

      

Investments in unconsolidated affiliates

   12     22,466,621     21,835,178  

Investments in other companies

     55,945     55,716  

Goodwill (net)

   13     67,885,008     72,892,395  

Long-term receivables

     51,353     112,794  

Accounts receivable from related companies

   6  a)   36,176     22,964  

Intangibles (net)

     167,452     179,542  

Deferred income taxes

   8  b)   —       690,704  

Long-term investments and other long-term assets

   14     116,769,627     133,658,022  
              

Total other assets

     207,432,182     229,447,315  
              

Total assets

     513,599,147     537,096,639  
              

The accompanying Notes 1 to 29 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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EMBOTELLADORA ANDINA S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in

thousands of constant Chilean pesos of December 31, 2006)

 

            At December 31,  
     Note     2006     2005  
           ThCh$     ThCh$  

LIABILITIES, MINORITY INTEREST AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

      

CURRENT LIABILITIES

      

Short-term bank borrowings

   15  a)   2,490,011     28,521,971  

Current portion of long-term bank borrowings

   15  b)   438,843     494,267  

Current portion of bonds payable

   17     29,972,480     13,971,623  

Dividends payable

     4,712,773     4,062,425  

Trade accounts payable

     42,868,132     38,672,141  

Other creditors

     3,176,320     2,885,037  

Amounts payable to related companies

   6  b)   10,813,058     8,505,764  

Other accrued liabilities

   18     2,885,232     644,805  

Withholdings

     19,709,886     16,688,275  

Income taxes payable

     4,032,330     8,873,924  

Unearned income

     499,547     254,439  

Deferred income taxes

   8  b)   —       726,567  

Other current liabilities

     4,669,336     3,080,741  
              

Total current liabilities

     126,267,948     127,381,979  
              

LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

      

Long-term bank borrowings

   16     418,036     464,046  

Bonds payable

   17     76,025,175     103,940,040  

Other creditors

     133,287     149,660  

Amounts payable to related companies

   6  b)   3,549,631     —    

Other accrued liabilities

   18     17,098,479     21,559,300  

Deferred income taxes

   8  b)   4,127,656     —    

Other long-term liabilities

     10,074,713     8,386,858  
              

Total long-term liabilities

     111,426,977     134,499,904  
              

MINORITY INTEREST

   20     1,170,883     1,140,997  

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

   26      

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

   21      

Paid-in capital

     202,060,999     202,060,999  

Other reserves

     1,750,275     (205,369 )

Retained earnings from prior years

     10,005,036     26,887,376  

Net income for the year

     74,355,094     57,216,172  

Interim dividends

     (13,438,065 )   (11,885,419 )
              

Total shareholders’ equity

     274,733,339     274,073,759  
              

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

     513,599,147     537,096,639  
              

The accompanying Notes 1 to 29 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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EMBOTELLADORA ANDINA S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in

thousands of constant Chilean pesos of December 31, 2006)

 

           For the years ended December 31,  
     Note     2006     2005     2004  
           ThCh$     ThCh$     ThCh$  

OPERATING INCOME

        

Net sales

     546,731,824     476,071,741     427,480,547  

Cost of sales

     (312,076,970 )   (280,982,233 )   (258,131,808 )
                    

Gross profit

     234,654,854     195,089,508     169,348,739  

Administrative and selling expenses

     (139,592,760 )   (115,545,393 )   (102,830,633 )
                    

Operating income

     95,062,094     79,544,115     66,518,106  
                    

NON-OPERATING INCOME AND EXPENSE

        

Financial income

     12,532,277     29,120,975     24,663,477  

Share of gain from unconsolidated affiliates

   12     515,553     785,696     1,045,366  

Other non-operating income

   22     5,695,625     7,466,559     865,574  

Amortization of goodwill

   13     (6,502,411 )   (6,359,723 )   (7,337,071 )

Financial expense

     (15,372,876 )   (21,555,527 )   (20,245,960 )

Other non-operating expense

   22     (7,383,912 )   (7,900,633 )   (6,528,863 )

Price-level restatement

     (315,786 )   (582,022 )   968,085  

Exchange gains (losses), net

     3,709,452     (14,587,122 )   (13,295,111 )
                    

Non-operating expense

     (7,122,078 )   (13,611,797 )   (19,864,503 )
                    

Income before income tax expense and minority interest

     87,940,016     65,932,318     46,653,603  

Income tax expense

   8  c)   (13,555,325 )   (8,728,572 )   (4,172,638 )
                    

Income before minority interest

     74,384,691     57,203,746     42,480,965  

Income attributable to minority interest

   20     (29,597 )   12,426     (2,832 )
                    

Net income

     74,355,094     57,216,172     42,478,133  
                    

The accompanying Notes 1 to 29 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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EMBOTELLADORA ANDINA S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in

thousands of constant Chilean pesos of December 31, 2006)

 

     For the years ended December 31,  
     2006     2005     2004  
     ThCh$     ThCh$     ThCh$  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

      

Collection of trade receivables

   723,574,496     691,903,200     594,198,007  

Financial income received

   11,175,459     21,674,307     10,727,373  

Dividends and other distributions received

   1,483,972     1,431,880     3,637,024  

Collection of other receivables

   17,881     25,277     25,663  

Payments to suppliers and personnel

   (491,879,524 )   (507,648,179 )   (436,869,176 )

Interest paid

   (12,734,626 )   (20,430,581 )   (18,034,934 )

Income tax payments

   (10,837,760 )   (5,088,844 )   (4,477,726 )

Other expenses

   —       —       (20,568 )

VAT and other similar items paid

   (93,878,168 )   (83,010,536 )   (74,837,378 )
                  

Net cash provided by operating activities

   126,921,730     98,856,524     74,348,285  
                  

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

      

Borrowings from banks

   44,470,243     55,829,651     63,560,991  

Other financing activities

   —       —       8,686  

Dividends paid

   (73,683,735 )   (74,075,229 )   (48,398,734 )

Payments of loans

   (71,179,126 )   (86,348,022 )   (49,586,929 )

Repayments of bonds

   (11,922,691 )   (11,924,675 )   (11,912,576 )
                  

Net cash used in financing activities

   (112,315,309 )   (116,518,275 )   (46,328,562 )
                  

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

      

Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment

   2,047,511     3,461,644     905,204  

Proceeds from sales of permanent investments

   5,117,195     —       —    

Proceeds from sales of other investments

   37,116,408     61,462,432     23,731,343  

Additions to property, plant and equipment

   (37,004,369 )   (27,970,435 )   (26,698,808 )

Purchases of territory

   —       —       (8,319,160 )

Permanent investments

   —       (326,211 )   (956,105 )

Purchases of other investments

   (1,294,199 )   (25,490,499 )   (28,425,309 )
                  

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

   5,982,546     11,136,931     (39,762,835 )
                  

Net cash flows from operating, financing and investing activities

   20,588,967     (6,524,820 )   (11,743,112 )
                  

PRICE – LEVEL RESTATEMENT OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

   (609,253 )   (588,605 )   (4,047,834 )
                  

NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

   19,979,714     (7,113,425 )   (15,790,946 )

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR

   21,593,034     28,706,459     44,497,405  
                  

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR

   41,572,748     21,593,034     28,706,459  
                  

The accompanying Notes 1 to 29 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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EMBOTELLADORA ANDINA S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in

thousands of constant Chilean pesos of December 31, 2006)

 

     For the years ended December 31,  
     2006     2005     2004  
     ThCh$     ThCh$     ThCh$  

RECONCILIATION BETWEEN NET INCOME AND NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES

      

Net income

   74,355,094     57,216,172     42,478,133  

Income on sales of assets:

      

Loss (gain) on sale of property, plant and equipment

   2,128,203     (273,459 )   297,633  

Gain on divesture of Vital S.A

   —       (3,972,048 )   —    

Gain on sale of other assets

   —       (2,206 )   (5,558 )

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

      

Depreciation

   29,553,886     29,646,794     33,265,599  

Amortization of intangibles

   195,779     331,208     281,501  

Write-offs and provisions

   2,844,093     1,663,474     5,137,502  

Share of gain from unconsolidated affiliates

   (515,553 )   (785,696 )   (1,045,366 )

Amortization of goodwill

   6,502,411     6,359,723     7,337,071  

Price-level restatement

   315,786     582,022     (968,085 )

Exchange gains (losses), net

   (3,709,452 )   14,587,122     13,295,111  

Other credits to income that do not represent cash flows

   (403,979 )   (2,969,786 )   (465,422 )

(Increase) decrease in operating assets:

      

Trade accounts receivable

   1,603,558     (2,478,288 )   (3,302,122 )

Inventories

   (4,700,217 )   2,471,708     (2,232,143 )

Other assets

   (15,163,135 )   (29,140,854 )   (19,584,646 )

Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities:

      

Accounts payable related to operating income

   9,650,726     (5,818,346 )   (7,269,266 )

Interest payable

   9,784,937     12,957,404     7,665,376  

Income taxes payable

   7,999,829     5,764,430     755,608  

Other accounts payable related to non-operating income

   4,371,477     5,510,779     3,253,813  

VAT and other similar items

   2,078,690     7,218,797     (4,549,286 )

Income attributable to minority interest

   29,597     (12,426 )   2,832  
                  

Net cash provided by operating activities

   126,921,730     98,856,524     74,348,285  
                  

The accompanying Notes 1 to 29 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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EMBOTELLADORA ANDINA S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AT DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005

NOTE 1 – NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Embotelladora Andina S.A. is registered under No. 00124 in the Securities Registry and is subject to the regulations of the Chilean Superintendency of Securities and Insurance Companies (the “SVS”).

The primary activity of Embotelladora Andina S.A. (“Andina”, and together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) is the production and sale of Coca-Cola products and other beverages. The Company has bottling operations in Santiago, Chile and, through its subsidiaries, in Rio de Janeiro, Espíritu Santo and Nova Iguaçu, Brazil, and Mendoza, Córdoba, and Rosario, Argentina. The Company holds franchises from The Coca-Cola Company covering each of its Chilean, Brazilian and Argentine operations. The franchises for the Chilean Territories and for the Argentine Territories expire in 2007. The franchises for the Brazilian territories expire in 2008. All these franchises may be extended at the option of The Coca-Cola Company. Such franchises are expected to be renewed upon expiration.

Legal reorganizations and joint ventures:

On June 5, 2006 Andina Inversiones Societarias S.A., a consolidated subsidiary of the Company was divided, creating “Andina Inversiones Societarias Dos S.A.” by the contribution at book value of Envases Multipack Ltda., a consolidated subsidiary. On August 15, 2006, Andina Inversiones Societarias Dos S.A. became a limited liability corporation and changed its name to Andina Inversiones Societarias Dos Ltda. On November 15, 2006, Andina Inversiones Societarias Dos Ltda. and Envases Multipack Ltda. were merged into Embotelladora Andina S.A.

On December 22, 2005 the production and packaging business of water, juices and non-carbonated beverages licensed by The Coca-Cola Company (“TCCC”) in Chile was restructured. Vital Aguas S.A. was created with the purpose of developing the process, production and packaging business of Vital Mineral Water and other water products according to the terms of the contracts and authorizations agreed upon by Vital Aguas S.A. and TCCC. Consequently, Vital S.A., a consolidated subsidiary of the Company which prior to the creation of Vital Aguas S.A developed and produced water products for the Company, will focus on juices and non-carbonated beverages. As part of the restructuring, Embotelladora Andina S.A., Embonor S.A. and Embotelladora Coca-Cola Polar S.A., have taken an interest of 56.5%, 26.4% and 17.1%, respectively, in the newly formed Vital Aguas S.A. See note 12.

 

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Accounting policies

a) Presentation

The consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in Chile (“Chilean GAAP”) and regulations established by the SVS.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses and disclosures of contingent liabilities. Management makes its best estimate of the ultimate outcome for these items based on historical trends and other information available when the financial statements are prepared. Changes in estimates are recognized in accordance with the accounting rules for the estimate, which is typically in the period when new information becomes available to management. Areas where the nature of the estimate makes it reasonably possible that actual results could materially differ from amounts estimated include: the carrying value of property, plant and equipment, the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts, the carrying value of goodwill and investments in unconsolidated affiliates, the determination of the liability for deposits for bottles and containers and the valuation of deferred income tax assets.

The Company has issued its audited statutory consolidated financial statements in Spanish and in conformity with Chilean GAAP, which include certain notes and additional information required by the SVS for statutory purposes. Management believes that these additional notes and information are not essential for the complete understanding of the consolidated financial statements and accordingly, these notes and additional information have been excluded from the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

Certain minor reclassifications have been made in the 2004 and 2005 amounts to conform with the 2006 presentation.

b) Consolidation

The accompanying financial statements reflect the consolidated results of operations of Andina and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated on consolidation. The Company consolidates the financial statements of the companies in which it controls a majority of voting shares or has the ability, direct or indirect, to direct the management and policies of the company.

 

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c) Price-level restatement

The financial statements, which are expressed in Chilean pesos, have been restated to reflect the effects of variations in the purchasing power of the Chilean peso during each year. For this purpose and in conformity with current Chilean regulations, non-monetary assets and liabilities and equity accounts have been restated by charges or credits to income. Furthermore, the income and expense accounts have been restated in terms of year-end constant pesos. In accordance with Chilean tax regulations and accounting practices, the restatements were calculated based on the official Chilean Consumer Price Index published by the National Institute of Statistics (the “CPI”), applied one month in arrears, which was 2.5%, 3.6% and 2.1% for the years ended November 30, 2004, 2005 and 2006, respectively. This index is considered by the business community, the accounting profession and the Chilean government to be the index which most closely complies with the technical requirement to reflect the variation in the general level of prices in the country and, consequently, is widely used for financial reporting purposes in Chile. The above-mentioned price-level restatements do not purport to present appraisal or replacement values and are only intended to restate all non-monetary financial statement components in terms of local currency of a single purchasing power and to include in the net result for each year the gain or loss in purchasing power arising from the holding of assets and liabilities exposed to the effects of inflation.

Assets and liabilities that are denominated in inflation-indexed monetary units are stated at year-end values. The principal inflation-indexed monetary unit used in Chile is the UF that changes daily to reflect the changes in the CPI. Values for the UF are as follows (historical pesos per UF):

 

     December 31,
     2006    2005    2004
     Ch$    Ch$    Ch$

Unidades de Fomento (UF)

   18,336.38    17,974.81    17,317.05

All amounts in the financial statements and notes are expressed in Chilean pesos of December 31, 2006 purchasing power, unless otherwise stated. For comparative purposes, the 2004 and 2005 financial statements, and the amounts disclosed in the related footnotes, have been restated in terms of Chilean pesos of December 31, 2006 purchasing power. This updating does not change the prior year’s statements or information in any way except to update the amounts to Chilean pesos of similar purchasing power.

d) Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies were translated into Chilean pesos at the exchange rates reported by the Central Bank of Chile as follows:

 

     December 31,
     2006    2005    2004
     Ch$    Ch$    Ch$

United States dollars (US$)

   532.39    512.50    557.40

Argentine pesos (A$)

   173.87    169.03    187.11

Brazilian Real (R$)

   249.01    222.37    209.99

Euros (€)

   702.08    606.08    760.13

 

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e) Time deposits and marketable securities

Time deposits are shown at cost plus accrued interest, which approximates market value. Marketable securities include money market funds which are stated at market value based on year-end quoted values and bonds stated at cost plus accrued interest.

f) Allowance for doubtful accounts

The allowance for doubtful accounts consists of a provision determined on the basis of the aging of accounts receivable and additional allowances for specific customers where collection is doubtful. In the opinion of the Company’s management, the allowances are reasonable and the net balances are recoverable.

g) Securities purchased under agreements to resell

These securities represent investment in promissory notes issued by the Central Bank of Chile, which were purchased at a discount under agreements to resell at a fixed price. They are valued at their present value calculated on the basis of the interest yield used to determine the price of each instrument on the date of acquisition. Interest earned is recorded as financial income.

h) Inventories

Inventories are stated at purchase and/or production cost, adjusted for price-level restatements and are computed pursuant to the average cost method. Provisions are made for obsolescence on the basis of turnover of raw materials and finished products. The stated values of inventories do not exceed their estimated net realizable value.

i) Recoverable taxes

Recoverable taxes represent a net receivable related to value-added taxes on purchases and sales and prepayments based on anticipated income tax.

j) Income taxes and deferred income taxes

Effective January 1, 2000, the effects of deferred income taxes arising from temporary differences between the basis of assets and liabilities for tax and financial statement purposes are recorded in accordance with Technical Bulletins Nos. 60, 68 and 69 of the Chilean Institute of Accountants and Circular No. 1,466 of the SVS. The effects of deferred income taxes at January 1, 2000 that were not previously recorded, were recognized, in accordance with the transitional provision provided by Technical Bulletin No. 60, against asset or liability accounts (“complementary accounts”) and were recorded to offset the effects of the deferred tax assets and liabilities not recorded prior to January 1, 2000. Complementary accounts are amortized to income over the estimated average reversal periods corresponding to underlying temporary differences to which the deferred tax asset or liability related.

Deferred income tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of available evidence, some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized.

 

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k) Property, plant and equipment and depreciation

Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost plus price-level restatements less accumulated depreciation. Expenditures for significant improvements, or replacement parts, which extend the useful life of an asset for more than one year are capitalized, while maintenance and repair costs are charged to operations as incurred. Gains and losses arising from normal retirement and disposal of property, plant and equipment are reflected in other non-operating income or expense in the consolidated statements of income.

Containers in the Company’s possession at plants and warehouses, as well as bottles and plastic containers held by third parties, are stated at cost plus price-level restatements, net of depreciation. Broken bottles or spoiled containers at warehouses or plants are expensed in each accounting period.

Software currently in use corresponds to computer packages purchased from third parties and programs developed internally. Software purchased from third parties is capitalized and amortized over a maximum period of four years. Disbursements incurred for computer system development and for the use of Company resources are charged to expense.

During 1979, the SVS authorized a technical appraisal of certain property, plant and equipment, which is included in technical reappraisal of property, plant and equipment in the consolidated balance sheets.

Depreciation expense, amounting to ThCh$ 29,553,886, ThCh$ 29,646,794 and ThCh$ 33,265,599 for 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively, was determined using the straight-line method based on the estimated useful lives of the assets, which are as follows:

 

     Years

Buildings and improvements

   25-60

Machinery and equipment

   10

Containers

   2-5

Other

   1-10

l) Deposits for containers

The Company records a liability for cash guarantees received from customers for containers delivered with the purchase of its products. These guarantees are not adjusted for price-level restatements. If a customer did not return the containers in a five-year period as from the invoice date, the Company may cash the deposit partially or in all with no further proceeding. The effect of this transaction is recognized in the consolidated statements of income.

Considering that the number of new containers in circulation during a year is historically greater than the number of containers returned by clients in that same period, the liability for cash guarantees received, amounting to ThCh$ 8,701,324 and ThCh$ 7,415,889 as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively, is presented under Other long-term liabilities in the balance sheet.

 

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m) Investments in unconsolidated affiliates

Investments in companies in which the Company’s ownership interest exceeds 20% but is less than 50% are accounted for using the equity method. The Company’s proportionate share in net income and loss of unconsolidated affiliates is recognized in other non-operating income or expense in the consolidated statements of income, after eliminating any unrealized profits or losses from transactions between related companies.

Investments in which the Company’s ownership interest is below 20% are accounted for at cost plus price-level restatements, except for subsidiaries in which the Company has significant influence which are also accounted for using the equity method.

n) Long-term investments

Long-term investments mainly include investments in bonds and time deposits which are recorded at cost plus accrued interest.

o) Goodwill

Until December 31, 2003, the Company classified the cost in excess of book value of the net assets of companies acquired in purchase transactions as goodwill. Effective January 1, 2004, Technical Bulletin No. 72 requires the determination of goodwill and negative goodwill based on the fair value of the acquired company. Goodwill generated on acquisitions is amortized on a straight-line basis over 20 years. Amortization of goodwill amounted to ThCh$ 6,502,411, ThCh$ 6,359,723 and ThCh$ 7,337,071 for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The Company evaluates the recoverability of goodwill on a periodic basis.

p) Bonds payable

Bonds payable includes placement of Yankee Bonds in the US markets and placement of bonds in UF in Chile, which are carried at par value. The purchase discounts, the difference in the par value and the proceeds received, are included in other long-term assets in the consolidated balance sheets. This asset is amortized using the straight-line method over the term of the respective obligations.

The issuance and placement costs of bonds are shown in other current assets and other long-term assets in the consolidated balance sheets and are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the respective instruments. Costs include legal fees, reports on risk classification, printing, and commissions on issuance and are presented net of accumulated amortization.

 

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q) Staff severance indemnities and retention plan

The Company has recorded a liability for long-term severance indemnities in accordance with the collective bargaining agreements entered into with its employees in Chile. The indemnity is payable to employees at the rate of one full month’s salary for every year of service with the Company. This liability is shown at the present value of the projected benefits, considering the impacts of inflation, discounted at a rate of 7%. The benefit accrued as of the end of the year considers the average future service period for all employees covered by such agreements. The staff severance indemnities are included in short-term and long-term Other accrued liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. Beginning in 2005 the Company also maintains a separate management retention plan which entitles certain selected executives to receive a fixed lump sum payment on a pre-determined date upon completion of service. The resulting obligation under the provisions of this plan is shown under Other accrued liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.

r) Sales recognition

The Company records sales revenue based on the physical delivery of finished products to its customers, in accordance with Technical Bulletin No. 70 issued by the Chilean Institute of Accountants.

s) Franchise incentives

The Coca-Cola Company, in its sole discretion, provides the Company with various benefits and incentives, including advertising and promotional support. The amounts received from The Coca-Cola Company for such support are included within the captions that compose operating income, depending on the nature of the support given.

t) Derivative transactions

Derivative financial instruments are accounted for in accordance with Technical Bulletin No. 57 of the Chilean Institute of Accountants (“TB 57”). Under TB 57 all derivative financial instruments are recognized on the balance sheet at their fair value. In addition, TB 57 requires that derivative financial instruments be classified as hedging instruments and non-hedging (investment) instruments.

Hedging instruments are accounted for as follows:

Hedges of recognized assets, liabilities or firm commitments – Futures contracts for the sale of sugar to hedge changes in the fair value of purchase commitments:

The difference resulting from the changes in the fair value of the hedged item and the derivative instrument should be accounted for as follows:

 

   

If the net effect is a loss, it should be recognized in the statement of income in the period of change.

 

   

If the net effect is a gain, it should be deferred and recognized in the income statement when the contract is settled.

 

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Hedges of forecasted transactions – Foreign-currency forward exchange contracts and cross-currency swap agreements to hedge foreign exchange risk on forecasted cash flows in US dollars:

The derivative instrument is stated at its fair value on the consolidated balance sheets and any change in the fair value of the derivative instrument is recognized on the balance sheets as an unrealized gain or loss (Other liabilities or Other assets, respectively). When the contract is settled, the unrealized gain or loss on the instrument is recognized as a financial income or expense in the consolidated statements of income.

Non-hedging (investment) instruments are presented at their fair value, with changes in fair value reflected in earnings in the period in which the change in fair value occurs.

u) Raw materials purchase commitments

Probable losses arising from fixed-price purchase commitments of raw materials are recognized in the consolidated statements of income at their fair value.

v) Translation of financial statements in foreign currencies

The Company’s investments in subsidiaries located in Argentina and Brazil are recorded in accordance with Technical Bulletin No. 64 of the Chilean Institute of Accountants. Under this pronouncement, the financial statements of foreign subsidiaries, which operate in countries that are exposed to significant risks, restrictions or inflation/currency fluctuations must first be remeasured into U.S. dollars and then translated into Chilean pesos at the year-end exchange rate of the Chilean peso to the U.S. dollar. As a result, no effect is given to price-level restatements based on inflation in those countries and the U.S. dollar is considered to be the functional currency of these operations. Accordingly, the financial statements of these subsidiaries are prepared in accordance with Chilean GAAP, excluding the application of monetary correction, and then remeasured into U.S. dollars as follows:

 

   

monetary assets and liabilities are translated at the closing exchange rate for the period;

 

   

all other assets and liabilities and shareholders’ equity are translated at historical rates of exchange;

 

   

income and expense accounts are translated at average rates during the period; and

 

   

the resulting exchange adjustments are included in the results of statements of income.

The resulting foreign currency amounts are then translated to Chilean pesos at the closing exchange rate at the balance sheet date. The difference between the investments’ equity value arising from the financial statements remeasured as explained above and the net equity value at the beginning of the year restated by Chilean inflation, plus the proportional share of the investments’ income (or loss) for the year, is recorded as a “Cumulative Translation Adjustment” in shareholders’ equity in the consolidated balance sheets.

w) Cash flows

For purposes of the consolidated statement of cash flows, in accordance with Technical Bulletin No. 50 of the Chilean Institute of Accountants and Circular No. 1,501 of the Superintendencia de Valores y Seguros (Chilean Superintendency of Securities and Insurance) the Company has considered cash equivalents to be investments in fixed-income, money market funds, time deposits and securities purchased under agreements to resell, maturing within 90 days.

 

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Cash flows from operating activities include all business-related cash flows as well as interest paid, financial income and, in general, all cash flows not defined as from financing or investing activities. The operating concept used in this statement is broader than that in the consolidated statements of income.

NOTE 2 - CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES

There are no changes in the application of generally accepted accounting principles in Chile in relation to the previous year which could significantly affect the comparability of these financial statements.

NOTE 3 - TIME DEPOSITS

Time deposits at each year-end consisted of the following:

 

     At December 31,
     2006    2005
     ThCh$    ThCh$

Foreign currency deposits

   7,173,319    26,240,283
         

Total

   7,173,319    26,240,283
         

NOTE 4 - MARKETABLE SECURITIES

Marketable securities at each year-end consisted of the followings:

 

     At December 31,
     2006    2005
     ThCh$    ThCh$

Money market funds

   20,412,981    2,325,673

Bonds Sudamericano Bank.

   4,503,170    —  

Bonds Petróleos Mexicanos S.A.

   1,127,199    —  

Credit link Enersis

   —      9,352,659

Bonds Teléfonos de México S.A.

   —      2,619,019
         

Total

   26,043,350    14,297,351
         

 

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NOTE 5 - RECEIVABLES

Of the portfolio of receivables at December 31, 2006, 98.1% corresponded to the softdrinks and other beverage business and 1.9% to the container business. Details of receivables are as follows:

 

     At December 31,  
     2006     2005  
     ThCh$     ThCh$  

Trade accounts receivable

   37,168,126     36,351,039  

Allowance for doubtful accounts

   (1,030,639 )   (1,425,609 )
            

Subtotal trade accounts receivable (net)

   36,137,487     34,925,430  
            

Notes receivable

   12,924,880     11,774,163  

Allowance for doubtful accounts

   (460,068 )   (397,319 )
            

Subtotal notes receivable (net)

   12,464,812     11,376,844  
            

Other receivables

   11,702,919     20,270,359  

Allowance for doubtful accounts

   (53,567 )   (77,545 )
            

Subtotal other receivables

   11,649,352     20,192,814  
            

Total receivables

   61,795,925     68,395,561  

Total allowance for doubtful accounts

   (1,544,274 )   (1,900,473 )
            

Total net receivables

   60,251,651     66,495,088  
            

Notes receivable consisted primarily of post-dated checks for the purchases of goods. Other receivables consisted primarily of advance payments made to suppliers and amounts due from employees.

Gross balances outstanding for 90 days or less were ThCh$ 60,065,487 and ThCh$ 66,676,212 at December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Gross balances outstanding for more than 90 days were ThCh$ 1,730,438 and ThCh$ 1,719,349 at December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

The Company’s bad debt expense totaled ThCh$210,925 in 2006, ThCh$ 599,422 in 2005 and ThCh$ 917,910 in 2004.

 

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NOTE 6 - AMOUNTS AND TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED COMPANIES

Amounts payable and receivable with related companies correspond to transactions made on market terms. These balances are generally due within approximately 45 days.

 

a) Amounts receivable

 

          At December 31,
          Short – term    Long – term

Company

  

Transaction

   2006    2005    2006    2005
          ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$

Coca Cola de Chile S.A.

  

Advertising

   1,516,466    571,581    36,176    22,964

Embonor S.A.

  

Sale of products

   836,682    3,103,242    —      —  

Embotelladora Coca Cola Polar S.A.

  

Sale of products

   540,423    2,005,727    —      —  

Centralli Refrigerantes S.A.

  

Sale of products

   —      23,940    —      —  
                      

Total

      2,893,571    5,704,490    36,176    22,964
                      

 

b) Amounts payable

 

          At December 31,
          Short – term    Long – term

Company

  

Transaction

   2006    2005    2006    2005
          ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$

Recofarma Industrias do Amazonas Ltda.

  

Purchase of concentrate

   4,512,543    2,473,347    —      —  

Envases CMF S.A.

  

Purchase of raw materials

   3,245,450    3,915,421    —      —  

SPBR S.R.L

  

Purchase of concentrate

   1,989,271    914,100    —      —  

Envases Central S.A.

  

Raw materials and finished products transactions

   697,582    861,705    —      —  

Cican S.A.

  

Raw materials and finished products transactions

   299,102    45,132    —      —  

Envases del Pacífico S.A.

  

Purchase of raw materials

   69,110    296,059    —      —  

Embonor S.A.

  

Unearned income from sale commitments (1)

   —      —      2,826,181    —  

Embotelladora Coca Cola Polar S.A.

  

Unearned income from sale commitments (1)

   —      —      723,450    —  
                      

Total

      10,813,058    8,505,764    3,549,631    —  
                      

 

(1) Corresponds to unearned income from sale commitments of Vital S.A.’s products to Embonor S.A. and Embotelladora Coca Cola Polar S.A., which will be realized along with future deliveries.

 

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c) Transactions with related companies, exceeding ThCh$ 200,000, were as follows:

 

Company

  

Relation

  

Transaction

   2006    2005    2004
               ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$

Envases Central S.A.

  

Equity investee

  

Sales of raw materials and supplies

   1,472,017    1,023,801    737,500
     

Finished product purchases

   15,339,206    14,080,772    13,270,240

Coca-Cola de Chile S.A.

  

Related shareholder

  

Concentrate purchases

   40,624,461    41,695,481    38,871,548
     

Collection of advertising participation

   1,817,637    2,905,918    1,821,092
     

Water source rental

   1,345,582    1,537,281    1,444,953
     

Sales of advertising

   2,706,709    3,257,907    2,462,765

SPBR S.R.L.

  

Related shareholder

  

Concentrate purchases

   22,695,763    20,516,311    17,929,317

Envases del Pacífico S.A.

  

Director in common

  

Purchase of raw materials

   426,042    796,743    894,088

Recofarma Industrias do Amazonas Ltda.

  

Related shareholder

  

Concentrate purchases

   40,784,146    30,157,643    27,099,079
     

Payment of advertising participation

   3,210,233    3,194,094    3,875,892
     

Other

   539,988    435,160    281,344

Envases CMF S.A.

  

Equity investee

  

Container purchases

   16,467,180    16,237,818    14,189,804
     

Dividend paid

   1,480,136    1,274,208    380,581

Embonor S.A.

  

Shareholder related

  

Sale of shares

   —      3,103,242    —  
     

Sale of finished products

   6,941,530    —      —  

Embotelladora Coca Cola Polar S.A.

  

Shareholder related

  

Sale of shares

   —      2,005,727    —  
     

Sale of finished products

   4,315,718    —      —  

Inmobiliaria y Constructora El Golf S.A.

  

Shareholder in common

  

Real estate purchase

   —      16,444    1,849,139

Inversiones Caburga S.A.

  

Shareholder

  

Real estate sale

   —      1,045,276    —  

Iansagro S.A.

  

Director in common

  

Sugar purchase

   9,796,298    12,437,373    10,651,166

Cican S.A.

  

Shareholder related

  

Finished product purchases

   1,276,044    214,156    77,034

Vendomática S.A.

  

Director related

  

Finished product purchases

   1,442,931    1,142,310    —  

BBVA Administradora General de Fondos S.A.

  

Director related

  

Money market funds investments

   79,154,000    —      —  
     

Money market funds distributions

   70,998,000    —      —  

 

d) Other transactions

In 2006, the Company entered into a supply agreement with Empresas Iansa S.A. and Iansagro S.A. for the purchase of 172,000 tons of sugar for the period 2007-2009. The agreement provides for the payment of a fixed price for part of the volume to be purchased and a variable price, determined in accordance with market values observed in international markets, for the remaining commitments.

For the year ended December 31, 2006, the Company recorded a loss of ThCh$ 748,463 on purchase commitments stated at fixed prices, based on fair values at year-end.

 

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NOTE 7 - INVENTORIES

Inventories at each year-end consisted of the following:

 

     At December 31,
     2006    2005
    

Gross

value

  

Obsolescence

provision

   

Net

value

  

Gross

value

  

Obsolescence

provision

   

Net

value

     ThCh$    ThCh$     ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$     ThCh$

Finished products

   10,841,490    (368,640 )   10,472,850    8,442,282    (55,874 )   8,386,408

Products in process

   691,102    —       691,102    142,026    —       142,026

Raw materials

   10,274,661    (167,834 )   10,106,827    8,435,888    (97,904 )   8,337,984

Raw materials in transit

   1,420,304    —       1,420,304    924,879    —       924,879
                               

Total

   23,227,557    (536,474 )   22,691,083    17,945,075    (153,778 )   17,791,297
                               

NOTE 8 - INCOME TAXES AND DEFERRED INCOME TAXES

 

a) General:

At December 31, 2006 and 2005, the Company has no accumulated taxable profits with shareholders credit.

 

b) Deferred income taxes at each year-end were as follows:

 

     December 31, 2006     December 31, 2005  
     Assets    Liabilities     Assets     Liabilities  
     Short-term    Long-term    Short-term    Long-term     Short-term    Long-term     Short-term    Long-term  
     ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$     ThCh$    ThCh$     ThCh$    ThCh$  

Temporary Differences

                     

Allowance for doubtful accounts

   211,753    38,868    —      —       240,090    95,419     —      —    

Vacation accrual

   188,582    —      —      —       159,313    —       —      —    

Production expenses

   8,876    —      —      —       5,611    —       —      —    

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment

   —      466    117,444    4,086,591     —      —       122,967    4,208,541  

Staff severance indemnities

   91,148    6,629    33,560    219,527     40,383    —       39,233    271,456  

Provision for assets written – off

   327,430    1,396,237    —      —       136,897    846,366     —      —    

Provision for labor and commercial lawsuits

   —      1,256,687    —      —       —      4,298,294     —      —    

Tax loss carryforwards

   2,123,839    3,817,479    —      —       1,008,525    9,036,649     —      —    

Deposits in guarantee

   —      —      —      2,246,257     —      —       —      2,673,313  

Local bond issue expenses

   —      —      —      156,020     —      —       —      211,733  

Contingency allowance

   —      213,277    —      —       —      1,752,262     —      —    

Social contributions

   764,582    1,255,356    —      —       363,069    2,167,977     —      —    

Accrued interest foreign companies

   —      —      3,962,637    —       —      —       3,433,646    —    

Exchange rate difference

   —      —      —      8,578,522     —      —       —      —    

Other

   1,287,863    370,254    —      —       915,391    1,754,892     —      84,733  

Others

                     

Complementary accounts, net of amortization

   —      —      —      (2,804,008 )   —      (3,997,073 )   —      (3,158,229 )

Valuation allowance (1)

   —      —      —      —       —      (10,972,535 )   —      —    
                                           

Total

   5,004,073    8,355,253    4,113,641    12,482,909     2,869,279    4,982,251     3,595,846    4,291,547  
                                           

 

(1) The decrease in the valuation allowance in 2006 is due to improved conditions related to the projected utilization of accumulated tax loss carry-forwards concerning our subsidiaries in Argentina and Brazil, for which the corresponding deferred tax asset had previously been provisioned.

 

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Short-term deferred tax assets are presented net of short-term deferred tax liabilities. Long-term deferred tax liabilities are presented net of long-term deferred tax assets.

 

c) Income tax expense for each year was as follows:

 

     For the year ended December 31,  
     2006     2005     2004  
     ThCh$     ThCh$     ThCh$  

Current income tax expense

   (9,571,745 )   (9,148,881 )   (4,168,509 )

Tax expense adjustment (previous period)

   (115,569 )   (160,055 )   574,214  

Deferred income tax expense over assets or liabilities

   (18,599,927 )   (3,017,587 )   (1,427,635 )

Amortization of deferred income tax asset and liability complementary accounts

   3,744,535     (960,680 )   (1,018,764 )

Change in valuation allowance

   11,163,934     4,718,154     2,115,704  

Other charges

   (176,553 )   (159,523 )   (247,648 )
                  

Total

   (13,555,325 )   (8,728,572 )   (4,172,638 )
                  

 

d) Total income (loss) before income taxes and minority interest arising from different geographic sources is as follows:

 

Year ended December 31,

  

Chilean

and others

   Brazil    Argentina    The
Company
(consolidated)
     ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$

2006

   51,149,733    30,314,461    6,475,822    87,940,016

2005

   52,650,946    8,678,263    4,603,109    65,932,318

2004

   40,143,621    6,364,565    145,417    46,653,603

NOTE 9 - OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

Other current assets at each year-end consisted of the following:

 

     At December 31,
     2006    2005
     ThCh$    ThCh$

Cross-currency swap current portion

   12,056,881    1,661,607

Supplies

   3,056,325    4,986,862

Securities purchased under agreements to resell

   970,304    —  

Futures contracts

   252,773    —  

Other

   1,980,693    1,898,695
         

Total

   18,316,976    8,547,164
         

 

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NOTE 10 - SECURITIES PURCHASED UNDER AGREEMENTS TO RESELL

At December 31, 2006, the balance of financial instruments purchased under agreements to resell is as follows:

 

Dates    Counterparty    Currency   

Subscription

Value

  

Rate

   

Book
Value

  

Value at
settlement

  

Instrument Id.

Start    Expiration                    
                    ThCh$    %     ThCh$    ThCh$     
Dec. 29, 2006    Jan. 3, 2007    Santander –Santiago    Ch$    400,000    0.47 %   400,125    400,313    D$SAN 051207
Dec. 29, 2006    Jan. 4, 2007    Santander –Santiago    Ch$    300,000    0.47 %   300,094    300,282    D$SAN 191207
Dec. 29, 2006    Jan. 4, 2007    Santander –Santiago    Ch$    270,000    0.47 %   270,085    270,254    D$SAN 191207
                            
            970,000      970,304    970,849   
                            

NOTE 11 - PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Property, plant and equipment consists principally of land, buildings, improvements and machinery. Machinery and equipment includes production lines and supporting equipment, sugar processing and liquefying equipment, transportation machinery, and computer equipment. The Company has purchased insurance to cover its fixed assets and inventories. These assets are distributed as follows:

 

Chile    :   Santiago, Renca, Rancagua, San Antonio and Rengo
Argentina    :   Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Córdoba, and Rosario
Brazil    :   Rio de Janeiro, Niteroi, Campos, Cabo Frio, Nova Iguazú, Espíritu Santo and Vitoria

As of December 31, 2006, the Company and its subsidiaries have adjusted property, plant and equipment that management deems will remain inactive for an indefinite amount of time, to its estimated realization value. These adjustments were recorded as Other non-operating expense. Total write-downs are as follows:

 

     ThCh$

Computer software (Other property plant and equipment)

   2,291,110

Riles plant (Machinery and equipment)

   1,089,213

Pallet (Other property, plant and equipment)

   334,656
    

Total

   3,714,979
    

 

a) Principal components of property, plant and equipment at each year-end are as follows:

 

     Balances at December 31, 2006    Balances at December 31, 2005
     Assets    Accumulated
depreciation
   

Net property,

plant and

equipment

   Assets    Accumulated
depreciation
   

Net property,

plant and

equipment

     ThCh$    ThCh$     ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$     ThCh$

Land

   14,408,848    —       14,408,848    12,953,451    —       12,953,451

Buildings and improvements

   85,054,927    (33,251,580 )   51,803,347    81,212,921    (32,120,328 )   49,092,593

Machinery and equipment

   215,596,412    (172,928,009 )   42,668,403    208,593,786    (159,733,334 )   48,860,452

Other property, plant and equipment

   207,321,528    (175,592,947 )   31,728,581    200,677,474    (170,790,787 )   29,886,687

Technical reappraisal of property, plant and equipment

   2,056,207    (623,230 )   1,432,977    2,056,333    (618,032 )   1,438,301
                               

Total

   524,437,922    (382,395,766 )   142,042,156    505,493,965    (363,262,481 )   142,231,484
                               

 

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b) Other property, plant and equipment at each year-end are as follows:

 

     At December 31,
     2006    2005
     ThCh$    ThCh$

Containers

   117,981,015    111,309,459

Refrigeration equipment and other assets

   54,043,340    55,149,901

Furniture and tools

   7,413,454    4,021,458

Other

   27,883,719    30,196,656
         

Total other property, plant and equipment

   207,321,528    200,677,474
         

 

c) Technical reappraisal of property, plant and equipment at each year-end was as follows:

 

     Balances at December 31, 2006    Balances at December 31, 2005
     Assets    Accumulated
depreciation
   

Net property,

plant and

equipment

   Assets   

Accumulated

depreciation

    Net property,
plant and
equipment
     ThCh$    ThCh$     ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$     ThCh$

Land

   1,373,165    —       1,373,165    1,373,165    —       1,373,165

Buildings and improvements

   192,242    (134,404 )   57,838    192,304    (129,856 )   62,448

Machinery and equipment

   490,800    (488,826 )   1,974    490,864    (488,176 )   2,688
                               

Total

   2,056,207    (623,230 )   1,432,977    2,056,333    (618,032 )   1,438,301
                               

 

d) Depreciation charges for the period amounted to ThCh$ 29,553,886 (ThCh$ 29,646,794 and ThCh$ 33,265,599 in 2005 and 2004, respectively) of which ThCh$ 21,467,993 (ThCh$ 23,359,540 and ThCh$ 25,730,002 in 2005 and 2004, respectively) are included under Cost of sales and ThCh$8,085,893 (ThCh$ 6,287,254 and ThCh$ 7,535,597 in 2005 and 2004, respectively) under Administrative and selling expenses in the income statement.

NOTE 12 - INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILATES

Investments in related companies and the related direct participation in equity and unrealized results at each year-end were as follows:

 

        Functional  

Ownership(*)

interest

  Accrued income   Participation in
Equity
  Unrealized losses    

Book value of

investment

Company

  Country   Currency   2006   2005   2006     2005     2004   2006   2005   2006     2005     2006   2005
            %   %   ThCh$     ThCh$     ThCh$   ThCh$   ThCh$   ThCh$     ThCh$     ThCh$   ThCh$

Envases CMF S.A.

  Chile   Chilean pesos   50.00   50.00   379,530     278,713     231,668   18,784,434   18,542,598   (1,054,985 )   (1,127,742 )   17,729,449   17,414,856

Envases Central S.A.

  Chile   Chilean pesos   49.91   49.91   (22,483 )   (374,508 )   86,020   2,222,472   2,240,008   (224,997 )   (224,997 )   1,997,475   2,015,011

Kaik Participacoes Ltda.

  Brazil   US dollars   11.32   11.32   68,278     494,108     599,905   1,554,235   1,328,854   —       —       1,554,235   1,328,854

Cican S.A.

  Argentina   US dollars   15.20   15.20   90,228     387,383     127,773   1,185,462   1,076,457   —       —       1,185,462   1,076,457
                                                   

Total

          515,553     785,696     1,045,366   23,746,603   23,187,917   (1,279,982 )   (1,352,739 )   22,466,621   21,835,178
                                                   

 

(*) Corresponds to the number of shares and rights of Andina over the total shares and rights in each of the companies. This percentage equals the voting right in each of entity, where there are no preferential shares.

 

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1 The main changes that occurred in the reported periods are the following:

 

   

On June 5, 2006 Andina Inversiones Societarias S.A., a consolidated subsidiary of the Company was divided, creating “Andina Inversiones Societarias Dos S.A.” by the contribution at book value of Envases Multipack Ltda., a consolidated subsidiary. On August 15, 2006, Andina Inversiones Societarias Dos S.A. became a limited liability corporation and changed its name to Andina Inversiones Societarias Dos Ltda. On November 15, 2006, Andina Inversiones Societarias Dos Ltda. and Envases Multipack Ltda. were absorbed and merged into Embotelladora Andina S.A.

 

   

On December 22, 2005 the production and packaging business of water, juices and non-carbonated beverages licensed by The Coca-Cola Company (“TCCC”) in Chile was restructured. Vital Aguas S.A. was created with the purpose of developing the process, production and packaging business of Vital de Chanqueahue Mineral Water and other water products according to the terms of the contracts and authorizations agreed upon by Vital Aguas S.A. and TCCC. Consequently, Vital S.A. will focus on juices and non-carbonated beverages.

Accordingly, the Company, Embonor S.A. and Embotelladora Coca-Cola Polar S.A. have taken an interest of 56.5%, 26.4% and 17.1%, respectively, in Vital Aguas S.A., which will conduct the business of the processing, production and bottling of the Vital de Chanqueahue Mineral Water and other water and products, according to the terms of the contracts and authorizations agreed upon by Vital Aguas S.A. and TCCC.

The equity interests of Embonor and Polar in the newly created Vital Aguas S.A. were purchased from the Company, through its subsidiary, Andina Inversiones Societarias S.A., for UF 169,306 and UF 109,428, respectively. This sale by the Company of a portion of its ownership in Vital Aguas S.A. generated earnings of ThCh$ 3,972,048 (UF 215,919), which is presented in Other Non-Operating Income in 2005.

 

   

The equity investee Centralli Refrigerante S.A., Brazil, has negative shareholders´ equity, which is provisioned in the corresponding equity proportion. Ownership is 25%.

 

   

At the Extraordinary Shareholder’s Meeting of Envases Central S.A., held on March 30, 2004, the shareholders approved a resolution to increase the company’s capital to ThCh$ 4,606,133 (historical Chilean pesos) through an issue of 1,743,555 shares of the same existing series, with no nominal value. Andina paid a total contribution of ThCh$ 879,945 (historical Chilean pesos) for 929,838 shares, holding an ownership interest in Envases Central of 49.91%.

 

   

The investment in Envases Central S.A. is presented net of unrealized income generated in December 1996 related to the sale of the property located in Renca. Total unrealized income amounted to ThCh$ 224,997 and will be recognized upon the sale of the land to a third party.

 

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The investment in Envases CMF S.A. is presented net of unrealized income generated in June 2001 from the purchase of machinery and equipment from the Company’s subsidiary Envases Multipack S.A. Total unrealized income will be recognized in earnings over the remaining useful life of the assets sold to Envases CMF S.A. In 2006, the Company realized ThCh$ 72,757 for this concept.

 

   

The equity gain recognized from the investment in Envases CMF S.A. is presented net of unrealized income related to the sale of bottles from Envases CMF S.A. to Andina. As of December 31, 2006 this amounts to ThCh$ 1,342,440 (ThCh$ 1,197,087 and ThCh$ 912,724 as of December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively).

 

   

During 2006, Envases CMF S.A. distributed dividends to Andina amounting to ThCh$ 1,480,136 (ThCh$ 1,274,208 during 2005).

 

   

During 2005, Kaik Participacoes Ltda. distributed dividends to Refrescos amounting to ThCh$ 153,996.

 

2 Income available to be remitted by subsidiaries abroad which have not been taxed in Chile amount to US$ 218 million. The Company does not have any current plans to remit such income to Chile.

 

3 The investments in Kaik Partipacoes Ltda. (Brazil) and Cican S.A. (Argentina), where the Company holds an indirect ownership of 11.32% and 15.2%, respectively, have been accounted for under the equity method, as described in Note 1 m), since the Company has the right to designate a director in each investee.

NOTE 13 - GOODWILL

Goodwill at each year-end and the corresponding amortization for each year were as follows:

 

     At December 31,
     2006    2005    2004
    

Amortization

during the
year

   Goodwill
balance
  

Amortization

during the
year

   Goodwill
balance
  

Amortization

during the
year

   Goodwill
balance
     ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$

Rio de Janeiro Refrescos Ltda.

   3,581,300    41,513,689    3,486,432    44,090,860    3,643,960    53,066,197

Embotelladora del Atlántico S.A.

   2,789,230    25,843,794    2,741,411    28,142,128    3,088,921    34,798,451

Vital S.A.

   131,881    527,525    131,880    659,407    527,525    791,287

Envases Central S.A.

   —      —      —      —      76,665    —  
                             

Total

   6,502,411    67,885,008    6,359,723    72,892,395    7,337,071    88,655,935
                             

Accumulated amortization of goodwill was ThCh$ 93,718,402 and ThCh$ 87,215,991 at December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

 

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NOTE 14 - OTHER LONG-TERM ASSETS

Other assets at each year-end were as follows:

 

     At December 31,
     2006    2005
     ThCh$    ThCh$

Long-term investments

     

Bonds:

     

Celulosa Arauco S.A.

   12,136,561    11,912,159

Enap S.A.

   9,417,191    9,361,515

Endesa S.A.

   8,050,627    7,969,998

Soberano Chile

   7,631,387    7,529,474

Petróleos Mexicanos S.A.

   6,279,411    7,434,144

Compañía Manufacturera de Papeles y Cartones S.A.

   7,373,046    7,234,421

Teléfonos de México S.A.

   7,119,462    6,996,256

Codelco S.A.

   5,420,293    5,376,097

Soberano México

   4,943,205    4,895,099

Scotiabank Sud Americano

   —      4,396,168

Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB)

   2,667,820    2,623,096

Brasil Telecom S.A.

   2,119,838    2,141,906

Raytheon Company

   2,161,972    2,129,523

International Paper Company

   2,129,560    2,093,050

Altria Group

   1,216,801    1,210,115

United States Treasury Notes

   1,106,877    —  

Alcoa Inc.

   1,085,401    1,069,801

Credit link Endesa

   5,494,271    5,232,625

Credit link GMAC

   —      1,695,371

Credit link Ford

   —      1,569,788

Cross currency swap receivable

   14,776,849    27,889,635
         

Subtotal long-term investments

   101,130,572    120,760,241
         

Other

     

Judicial deposits (Brazil)

   4,985,594    4,237,993

Bond issuance expense and par value difference

   2,989,778    3,345,764

Prepaid expenses

   2,085,422    1,733,109

Supplies

   2,596,177    992,751

Recoverable taxes

   1,443,746    1,235,704

Non-operating assets

   1,131,681    929,909

Other

   406,657    422,551
         

Subtotal Other

   15,639,055    12,897,781
         

Total

   116,769,627    133,658,022
         

 

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NOTE 15 - SHORT-TERM BANK BORROWINGS

 

a) Short-term bank borrowings were as follows:

 

     At December 31,
     Currency or indexation adjustment          
     Dollars    Other foreign currencies    Non-Indexed Ch$    Total
     2006    2005    2006    2005    2006    2005    2006    2005
     ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$

Dexia Bank Belgium

   —      21,452,597    —      —      —      —      —      21,452,597

Banco Rio

   —      —      —      2,809,593    —      —      —      2,809,593

Banco BBVA Francés

   —      —      —      1,872,639    —      —      —      1,872,639

Banco Chile

   —      —      —      —      —      1,456,308    —      1,456,308

Banco HSBC Roberts

   —      —      —      930,834    —      —      —      930,834

Banco do Brasil

   —      —      2,490,000    —      —      —      2,490,000    —  

Citibank N.A.

   —      —      —      —      11    —      11   
                                       

Total

   —      21,452,597    2,490,000    5,613,066    11    1,456,308    2,490,011    28,521,971
                                       

Principal due

   —      20,930,500    2,490,000    5,177,399    11    1,456,308    2,490,011    27,564,207
                                       

Weighted average annual interest rate

   8.75    6.62
                           

At December 31, 2006 and 2005, the Company had approximately Ch$57,740 and Ch$105,391 million, respectively, available through short-term lines of credit. The aggregate outstanding amount of these lines of credit at December 31, 2006 and 2005 was approximately Ch$806 million and Ch$6,384 million, respectively.

 

b) Current portion long-term bank borrowings:

 

     At December 31,  
     Currency or indexation adjustment             
     US dollars    Other foreign
currencies
   Total  

Bank

   2006    2005    2006    2005    2006     2005  
     ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$     ThCh$  

Banco Santander

   —      —      423,588    330,211    423,588     330,211  

BankBoston

   —      —      10,562    164,056    10,562     164,056  

Banco Alfa

   —      —      4,693    —      4,693     —    
                                

Total

   —      —      438,843    494,267    438,843     494,267  
                                

Principal due

   —      —      361,407    488,319    361,407     488,319  
                                

Weighted average annual interest rate

               15.66 %   13.26 %
                        

 

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NOTE 16 - LONG-TERM BANK BORROWINGS

Long – term bank borrowings were as follows:

 

          At December 31,
          Current year-end    Prior year-end
          Years to maturity   

Total

long-term

  

Average

annual

interest

  

Total

long-term

   Average
annual
interest

Bank

   Currency    2008    2009    2010    2011    at year-end    rate    at year-end    rate
          ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$    %    ThCh$    %

Banco Alfa

   R$    385,094    29,547    527    3    415,171    15.59    —      —  

Banco Boston

   R$    2,865    —      —      —      2,865    16.02    13,387    13.68

Banco Santander

   R$    —      —      —      —      —      —      450,659    13.27
                                          

Total

      387,959    29,547    527    3    418,036    15.59    464,046    13.28
                                          

NOTE 17 - BONDS PAYABLE

 

1 Details of bonds payable are as follows:

 

Instrument subscription or
identification number

 

Series

 

Nominal

value

 

Currency

 

Interest

rate

 

Maturity date

 

Interest

paid

 

Next capital

amortization

  Par value  

Placement

in Chile

or abroad

                2006   2005  
                %               ThCh$   ThCh$    

Current portion of bonds payable

                   

Yankee bonds

  A   32,076,000   US$   7.000   October 1, 2007   Half yearly   Oct. 2007   17,375,788   293,723   Foreign

Yankee bonds

  B   4,000,000   US$   7.625   October 1, 2027   Half yearly   Oct. 2027   40,595   39,899   Foreign

Register 254 SVS June 13, 2001

  A   990,000   UF   6.200   June 1, 2008   Half yearly   June 2007   12,194,391   13,275,981   Chile

Register 254 SVS June 13, 2001

  B   3,700,000   UF   6.500   June 1, 2026   Half yearly   Dec. 2009   361,706   362,020   Chile
                       

Total current maturities

                29,972,480   13,971,623  
                       

Long - term portion of bonds payable

                   

Yankee bonds

  A   32,076,000   US$   7.000   October 1, 2007   Half yearly   Oct. 2007   —     16,784,168   Foreign

Yankee bonds

  B   4,000,000   US$   7.625   October 1, 2027   Half yearly   Oct. 2027   2,129,564   2,093,050   Foreign

Register 254 SVS June 13, 2001

  A   990,000   UF   6.200   June 1, 2008   Half yearly   June 2007   6,051,005   17,159,382   Chile

Register 254 SVS June 13, 2001

  B   3,700,000   UF   6.500   June 1, 2026   Half yearly   Dec. 2009   67,844,606   67,903,440   Chile
                       

Total long-term

                76,025,175   103,940,040  
                       

Accrued interest included in current portion of bonds payable on the consolidated balance sheets amounted to ThCh$ 793,528 and ThCh$ 849,743 at December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

 

2 Scheduled maturities of the long-term bonds payable at December 31, 2006 were as follows:

 

          Years to maturity   

Total

long-term

     Series    2008    2009    2010    2011    Thereafter    at year-end
          ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$

Yankee Bonds

   B    —      —      —      —      2,129,564    2,129,564

Register 254 SVS June 13, 2001

   A    6,051,005    —      —      —      —      6,051,005

Register 254 SVS June 13, 2001

   B    —      1,995,430    3,990,859    3,990,859    57,867,458    67,844,606
                                

Total

      6,051,005    1,995,430    3,990,859    3,990,859    59,997,022    76,025,175
                                

 

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The Company’s restrictions regarding the issue of bonds are set forth in Note 26.

 

3 Risk classification of bonds of the Company currently outstanding is as follows:

Bonds issued in the US market:

 

A- :     Rating issued by Fitch Ratings
BBB+ :     Rating issued by Standard & Poor’s

Bonds issued in the local market:

 

AA :     Rating issued by Fitch Chile
AA :     Rating issued by Feller & Rate

 

4 Bond repurchases

During 2000, 2001 and 2002, the Company repurchased bonds it issued in the U.S. market through its subsidiary, Abisa Corp S.A.(formerly Pacific Sterling), for a total amount of US$ 314 million of the US$ 350 million aggregate principal amount issued. The bonds purchased by Abisa Corp S.A. have not been canceled and remain outstanding. The related asset and liability have been eliminated on consolidation.

 

5 Bonds issued by Rio de Janeiro Refrescos Ltda. (“Refrescos”)

The Company’s subsidiary Refrescos issued bonds for US$ 75 million maturing in December 2012 which requires semiannual interest payments. At December 31, 2006 and 2005, those bonds are owned by the Company’s subsidiary Abisa Corp S.A. (formerly Pacific Sterling). Consequently, the related asset and liability have been eliminated on consolidation.

NOTE 18 - OTHER ACCRUED LIABILITIES

Other accrued liabilities at each year-end consisted of the following:

 

     At December 31,
     Short – term    Long – term
     2006    2005    2006    2005
     ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$

Staff severance indemnities and retention plan

   634,122    568,759    5,593,845    5,015,736

Contingency provisions

   80,345    75,908    2,780,207    8,391,496

Contingency provision-Brazilian banking taxes (1)

   2,170,765    —      8,724,427    8,152,068

Other

   —      138    —      —  
                   

Total

   2,885,232    644,805    17,098,479    21,559,300
                   

Write-offs during the period amounted to ThCh$ 266,406.

 

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(1) In 1999 our subsidiary Rio Janeiro Refrescos Ltda. brought a tax lawsuit against the Brazilian Treasury for alleged unconstitutionality in the collection of the tax called CPMF (Contribuição Provisória sobre Movimentação Financeira) on the debits and credits to bank current accounts. While the subsidiary obtained a provisional suspension of said payments from the Courts of Justice, the corresponding tax obligation was still provisioned. In November 2006, the Courts of Justice ruled the constitutionality of the referred tax and Refrescos came to an agreement with the Brazilian Treasury to divide payments in 60 installments. Accordingly, as of December 31, 2006, the portion payable during 2007 was reclassified in the short term.

NOTE 19 - STAFF SEVERANCE INDEMNITIES AND RETENTION PLAN

Movements in the provision for staff severance indemnities and retention plan were as follows:

 

     2006     2005     2004  
     ThCh$     ThCh$     ThCh$  

Beginning balance

   5,469,632     2,774,489     2,614,867  

Provision for the period

   932,150     3,051,022     501,519  

Payments

   (173,815 )   (241,016 )   (242,232 )
                  

Ending balance

   6,227,967     5,584,495     2,874,154  
                  

NOTE 20 - MINORITY INTEREST

 

     For the year ended December 31,  
     2006     2005     2004  
     ThCh$     ThCh$     ThCh$  

Composition of Minority interest:

      

Vital Aguas S.A.

   1,150,866     1,123,015     —    

Embotelladora del Atlántico S.A.

   19,980     17,924     —    

Andina Inversiones Societarias S.A.

   37     58     54,878  
                  

Total

   1,170,883     1,140,997     54,878  
                  

Composition of Income attributable to minority interest:

      

Vital Aguas S.A.

   (27,850 )   13,917     —    

Embotelladora del Atlántico S.A.

   (1,744 )   (1,489 )   —    

Andina Inversiones Societarias S.A.

   (3 )   (2 )   (2,832 )
                  

Total

   (29,597 )   12,426     (2,832 )
                  

 

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NOTE 21 - SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

a) The movements in shareholders’ equity of the Company during each of the three years ended December 31, 2006 were as follows:

 

    

Paid-in

capital

   Other
reserves
   

Retained

earnings

from

prior years

    Net income
for the year
   

Interim

dividends

    Total  
     ThCh$    ThCh$     ThCh$     ThCh$     ThCh$     ThCh$  

At January 1, 2004

   186,368,767    25,478,595     86,808,880     15,754,549     (11,476,192 )   302,934,599  

Prior year income allocation

   —      —       4,278,357     (15,754,549 )   11,476,192     —    

Dividends paid

   —      —       (35,763,316 )   —       (11,495,351 )   (47,258,667 )

Price-level restatement of equity

   4,659,219    636,965     1,347,335     —       (88,131 )   6,555,388  

Cumulative translation adjustment of foreign investments

   —      (11,541,416 )   —       —       —       (11,541,416 )

Net income for the year

   —      —       —       40,158,726     —       40,158,726  
                                   

At December 31, 2004

   191,027,986    14,574,144     56,671,256     40,158,726     (11,583,482 )   290,848,630  
                                   

Balance at December 31, 2004 restated in constant Chilean pesos of December 31, 2006

   202,060,999    15,415,888     59,944,361     42,478,133     (12,252,498 )   307,646,883  
                                   

At January 1, 2005

   191,027,986    14,574,144     56,671,256     40,158,726     (11,583,482 )   290,848,630  

Prior year income allocation

   —      —       28,575,244     (40,158,726 )   11,583,482     —    

Dividends paid

   —      —       (59,711,964 )   —       (11,495,351 )   (71,207,315 )

Price-level restatement of equity

   6,877,008    524,669     799,819     —       (145,608 )   8,055,888  

Cumulative translation adjustment of foreign investments

   —      (15,299,958 )   —       —       —       (15,299,958 )

Net income for the year

   —      —       —       56,039,346     —       56,039,346  
                                   

At December 31, 2005

   197,904,994    (201,145 )   26,334,355     56,039,346     (11,640,959 )   268,436,591  
                                   

Balance at December 31, 2005 restated in constant Chilean pesos of December 31, 2006

   202,060,999    (205,369 )   26,887,376     57,216,172     (11,885,419 )   274,073,759  
                                   

At January 1, 2006

   197,904,994    (201,145 )   26,334,355     56,039,346     (11,640,959 )   268,436,591  

Prior year income allocation

   —      —       44,398,387     (56,039,346 )   11,640,959     —    

Dividends paid

   —      —       (61,053,087 )   —       (13,411,243 )   (74,464,330 )

Price-level restatement of equity

   4,156,005    (4,224 )   325,381     —       (26,822 )   4,450,340  

Cumulative translation adjustment of foreign investments

   —      1,955,644     —       —       —       1,955,644  

Net income for the year

   —      —       —       74,355,094     —       74,355,094  
                                   

At December 31, 2006

   202,060,999    1,750,275     10,005,036     74,355,094     (13,438,065 )   274,733,339  
                                   

 

b) Number of shares:

 

Series

  

Subscribed

shares

   Paid-in
shares
  

Shares with

voting rights

A

   380,137,271    380,137,271    380,137,271

B

   380,137,271    380,137,271    380,137,271

The preferential rights of each series of shares are as follows:

 

   

Series A: The right to elect 6 of the 7 directors and their respective alternates.

 

   

Series B: The right to receive 10% more of all dividend distributions than Series A shareholders and to elect 1 of the 7 directors.

 

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c) Capital:

 

Series

  

Subscribed

capital

   Paid-in capital
     ThCh$    ThCh$

A

   101,030,500    101,030,500

B

   101,030,499    101,030,499
         

Total

   202,060,999    202,060,999
         

 

d) Other reserves:

Other reserves at each year-end were as follows:

 

     2006    2005     2004
     ThCh$    ThCh$     ThCh$

Reserve for cumulative translation adjustments (1)

   741,240    (1,214,405 )   14,406,852

Reserve for technical reappraisal of property, plant and equipment

   169,987    169,987     169,987

Other reserves

   839,048    839,049     839,049
               

Total

   1,750,275    (205,369 )   15,415,888
               

 

(1) The reserve for cumulative translation adjustments complies with Technical Bulletin No. 64 of the Chilean Institute of Accountants and Official letter No. 5,294 issued by the SVS.

The composition of this reserve was as follows:

 

Subsidiary

  

Balance at

January 1,
2006

   

Foreign exchange

gains generated

during the year

  

Release /

transfers of

reserve(*)

  

Balance at

December 31,

2006

 
     ThCh$     ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$  

Rio de Janeiro Refrescos Ltda

   (2,276,984 )   1,360,918    133,499    (782,567 )

Embotelladora del Atlántico S.A.

   1,062,579     461,228    —      1,523,807  
                      

Total

   (1,214,405 )   1,822,146    133,499    741,240  
                      

 

(*) In March and June 2006, the Company received dividends paid by its subsidiary Rio de Janeiro Refrescos Ltda. for a total amount of ThUS$ 34,907. The dividends distribution triggered a pro-rata recognition in income of the cumulative translation reserve of ThCh$ 133,499.

 

Subsidiary

  

Balance at

January 1,
2005

   Foreign exchange
gains generated
during the year
   

Release /

transfers of

reserve

   Balance at
December 31,
2005
 
     ThCh$    ThCh$     ThCh$    ThCh$  

Rio de Janeiro Refrescos Ltda

   8,143,077    (10,420,061 )   —      (2,276,984 )

Embotelladora del Atlántico S.A.

   6,263,775    (5,201,196 )   —      1,062,579  
                      

Total

   14,406,852    (15,621,257 )   —      (1,214,405 )
                      

 

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Subsidiary

  

Balance at

January 1,
2004

   Foreign exchange
gains generated
during the year
   

Release /

transfers of

reserve

   Balance at
December 31,
2004
     ThCh$    ThCh$     ThCh$    ThCh$

Rio de Janeiro Refrescos Ltda

   16,228,533    (8,085,456 )   —      8,143,077

Embotelladora del Atlántico S.A.

   10,386,321    (4,122,546 )   —      6,263,775
                    

Total

   26,614,854    (12,208,002 )   —      14,406,852
                    

NOTE 22 - OTHER NON-OPERATING INCOME AND EXPENSES

Other non-operating income during each year was as follows:

 

     For the year ended December 31,
     2006    2005    2004
     ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$

Reversal of PIS - COFINS tax provision (1)

   4,179,585    —      —  

Adjustments to guarantees received for containers

   490,075    —      —  

Gain on sale of Vital Aguas S.A.’s shares

   —      3,972,048    —  

Gain on sale of plant, property and equipment

   —      273,459    —  

Lease of property (offices)

   —      —      29,726

Other income

   621,986    251,266    370,426
              

Subtotal

   5,291,646    4,496,773    400,152

Translation adjustment (2)

   403,979    2,969,786    465,422
              

Total

   5,695,625    7,466,559    865,574
              

Other non-operating expenses during each year were as follows:

 

     For the year ended December 31,  
     2006     2005     2004  
     ThCh$     ThCh$     ThCh$  

Obsolescence and write-offs of property, plant and equipment

   (3,714,979 )   (1,136,813 )   (130,828 )

Loss on sale of property, plant and equipment

   (2,128,203 )   —       (297,633 )

Provision for labor, tax and commercial lawsuits

   (747,737 )   (555,882 )   (1,752,974 )

Lawsuit fees

   (437,859 )   (513,467 )   —    

Cumulative translation reserve realized (3)

   (133,499 )   —       —    

Provision for equity investee Centralli Refrigerantes S.A.

   (64,458 )   (62,094 )   (83,776 )

Provision for PIS - COFINS

   —       (2,328,102 )   —    

Provision for staff severance indemnities and retention plan

   —       (2,454,488 )   (2,434 )

Provision for property, plant and equipment Itaoca

   —       —       (3,058,618 )

Provision for investment in Transora

   —       —       (648,580 )

Other expenses

   (157,177 )   (849,787 )   (554,020 )
                  

Total

   (7,383,912 )   (7,900,633 )   (6,528,863 )
                  

 

(1) The Company’s subsidiary Rio de Janeiro Refrescos Ltda. contested in the courts the increase in the calculation basis of Social Integration Program – (“PIS”) and Social Contribution on Revenues (“COFINS”). As of December 31, 2005, the Company maintained a provision based on the adjusted amounts due for these concepts. The final sentence for this case was passed on November 6, 2006 by the Supreme Court of last resort and was favorable to the Company. Based on this decision, the Company reversed the provision recorded of ThCh$ 4,179,585.

 

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(2) Refers to the effects of the translation of the financial statements corresponding to investment in foreign companies (translation of local currency to US dollars), in accordance with Technical Bulletin No. 64 issued by the Chilean Institute of Accountants, which are recorded on the consolidated statements of income under Other non-operating income or expenses, as appropriate.

 

(3) In March and June 2006, the Company received dividends paid by its subsidiary Rio de Janeiro Refrescos Ltda. for a total amount of ThUS$ 34,907. The dividends distribution triggered a pro-rata recognition in income of the cumulative translation reserve of ThCh$ 133,499.

NOTE 23 - FOREIGN CURRENCY

At December 31, 2006 and 2005, the Company had the following assets and liabilities denominated or measured in U.S. dollars, Brazilian reals, Argentine pesos and Euros, which have been translated into Chilean pesos in accordance with Note 1 d) and 1t):

 

     2006    2005
  

US

dollars

   Brazilian
reals
  

Argentine

pesos

    Euros   

US

dollars

   Brazilian
reals
  

Argentine

pesos

    Euros
     (in thousands)    (in thousands)
Assets                      

Cash

   1,040    37,293    7,728     —      5,554    20,637    18,029     —  

Time deposits

   6,277    11,198    6,000     —      41,479    19,979    —       —  

Marketable securities (net)

   38,280    —      —       —      7,791    3,823    —       —  

Receivables (net)

   4,496    105,879    19,891     —      5,138    87,360    22,032     —  

Notes and receivables from related companies

   —      —      —       —      —      105    —       —  

Inventories

   2,649    40,625    34,144     —      6,095    24,588    18,577     —  

Other current assets

   28,010    31,721    11,658     —      7,594    42,618    15,060     —  

Property, plant and equipment

   151,114    —      —       —      147,031    —      —       —  

Investments in unconsolidated affiliates

   2,227    6,242    —       —      2,057    5,853    —       —  

Investments in other companies

   25    —      —       —      25    —      —       —  

Goodwill (net)

   126,519    —      —       —      138,044    —      —       —  

Other long-term assets

   190,270    25,692    23,007     —      231,126    23,570    17,945     15,114
                                         

Total assets

   550,907    258,650    102,428     —      591,934    228,533    91,643     15,114
                                         
     2006    2005
  

US

Dollars

   Brazilian
reals
  

Argentine

pesos

    Euros   

US

dollars

   Brazilian
reals
  

Argentine

pesos

    Euros
     (in thousands)    (in thousands)
Liabilities                      

Obligations with banks and financial institutions

   —      13,441    —       —      40,998    4,221    32,524     —  

Accounts payable

   3,219    89,122    60,785     —      4,937    62,857    41,142     —  

Other accrued liabilities

   —      48,254    9,716     —      —      64,986    10,367     —  

Bonds payable

   36,714    —      —       —      36,714    —      —       —  

Other

   872    37,015    43,490     —      —      54,018    42,719     —  
                                         

Total liabilities

   40,805    187,832    113,991     —      82,649    186,082    126,752     —  
                                         

Total net assets (liabilities)

   510,102    70,818    (11,563 )   —      509,285    42,451    (35,109 )   15,114
                                         

 

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NOTE 24 - CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the projection of future cash flows, there are no transactions or events to consider which have not been revealed in these financial statements and accompanying notes.

The following are investing and financing activities during the period that affect recognized assets or liabilities but that do not result in cash receipts or cash payments:

 

     For the years ended December 31,
     2006    2005    2004
     ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$

Investing activities:

        

Fixed assets additions

   5,001,591    3,040,122    3,085,382

Sale of property, plant and equipment

   13,378    67,294    44,318

Financing activities:

        

Dividend payment

   4,470,414    3,912,251    4,053,092

NOTE 25 - DERIVATIVE CONTRACTS

For the year ended December 31, 2006, the Company recorded a net gain from derivative instruments of ThCh$ 1,068,979 as Financial income in the consolidated statements of income (ThCh$ 9,440,006 for the year ended December 31, 2005 and ThCh$ 10,010,565 for the year ended December 31, 2004).

The Company had the following derivative contracts at December 31, 2006 (individual contracts are aggregated and presented according to the quarter they will mature):

 

Derivative

  

Maturity

  

Description

   Net carrying
values
   Deferred
income/(loss)
 
               ThCh$    ThCh$  

Cross-Currency Swap

   I Quarter 2007    Currency exchange US$/UF    1,186,229    5,493  

Cross-Currency Swap

   III Quarter 2007    Currency exchange US$/UF    1,189,882    112,721  

Cross-Currency Swap

   IV Quarter 2007    Currency exchange US$/UF    9,347,546    1,212,573  

Cross-Currency Swap

   I Quarter 2008    Currency exchange US$/UF    3,546,502    436,531  

Cross-Currency Swap

   II Quarter 2008    Currency exchange US$/UF    3,523,581    570,262  

Cross-Currency Swap

   III Quarter 2008    Currency exchange US$/UF    5,667,548    748,739  

Cross-Currency Swap

   I Quarter 2013    Currency exchange US$/UF    2,372,443    885,903  

Forward contract

   I Quarter 2007    Currency exchange US$    —      (72,615 )

Forward contract

   II Quarter 2007    Currency exchange US$    —      (62,539 )

Forward contract

   III Quarter 2007    Currency exchange US$    —      31,828  

Forward contract

   IV Quarter 2007    Currency exchange US$    —      50,687  

Futures contract

   I Quarter 2007    Sugar sales    —      36,309  

Futures contract

   II Quarter 2007    Sugar sales    24,984    34,234  

Futures contract

   III Quarter 2007    Sugar sales    73,980    32,901  

Futures contract

   IV Quarter 2007    Sugar sales    70,415    56,296  

Futures contract

   I Quarter 2008    Sugar sales    83,394    67,526  
                 

Total

         27,086,504    4,146,849  
                 

As of December 31, 2006, total notional amounts for derivative contracts outstanding were:

 

Cross-currency swaps:    US$149,210,000 and UF5,773,977
Forward contracts:    US$38,289,000 (Buy) and US$38,067,470 (Sell)
Futures contracts:    17,150 tons.

 

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The Company had the following derivative contracts at December 31, 2005 (individual contracts are aggregated and presented according to the quarter they will mature):

 

Derivative

  

Maturity

  

Description

   Net carrying
values
   Deferred
income/(loss)
 
               ThCh$    ThCh$  

Cross-Currency Swap

   I Quarter 2006    Currency exchange US$/UF    1,244,257    3,864  

Cross-Currency Swap

   I Quarter 2007    Currency exchange US$/UF    1,236,277    147,347  

Cross-Currency Swap

   III Quarter 2007    Currency exchange US$/UF    1,240,109    56,161  

Cross-Currency Swap

   IV Quarter 2007    Currency exchange US$/UF    10,075,300    1,276,211  

Cross-Currency Swap

   I Quarter 2008    Currency exchange US$/UF    3,696,463    348,583  

Cross-Currency Swap

   II Quarter 2008    Currency exchange US$/UF    3,673,356    981,538  

Cross-Currency Swap

   III Quarter 2008    Currency exchange US$/UF    5,912,254    912,814  

Cross-Currency Swap

   I Quarter 2013    Currency exchange US$/UF    2,473,226    644,269  

Forward contract

   I Quarter 2006    Currency exchange US$    —      (165,328 )

Forward contract

   II Quarter 2006    Currency exchange US$    —      (166,343 )

Forward contract

   III Quarter 2006    Currency exchange US$    —      (111,767 )

Forward contract

   IV Quarter 2006    Currency exchange US$    —      (70,858 )
                 

Total

         29,551,242    3,856,491  
                 

As of December 31, 2005, total notional amounts for derivative contracts outstanding were:

 

Cross-currency swaps:    US$154,210,000 and UF5,982,270
Forward contracts:    US$65,296,000 (Buy) and US$21,650,000 (Sell)

NOTE 26 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

a. Litigation and other legal actions:

There are various judicial actions and other out-of-court claims pending against the Company incidental to its business and operations. Management believes, based on the opinion of its legal counsel, that none of these proceedings will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations. Current lawsuits are described below:

 

1)

The Chilean Internal Revenue Service commenced a penal lawsuit against the Company’s subsidiary Vital S.A. and against those ultimately responsible for the application of tax losses. Simultaneously with this claim, a tax lawsuit was filed by the Company for the recovery of income taxes and the application of accumulated tax losses. On May 10, 2007 the 33rd Criminal Court of Santiago dismissed the criminal action on the grounds that the investigated facts did not constitute criminal activity. In addition, during the month of May 2007, the aforementioned tax lawsuit was terminated and part of the accumulated tax losses were recognized, thus the pertinent rectifications of the income tax returns of Vital S.A. were made. The resolution of these lawsuits had a non-significant positive effect over the Company’s results for the year 2007.

 

2) Embotelladora del Atlántico S.A. faces labor and other lawsuits. Accounting provisions at December 31, 2006 for any probable loss contingency arising from these lawsuits amounted to ThCh$ 1,689,281. Management believes, based on the opinion of its legal counsel, that these lawsuits will not materially affect the Company’s consolidated financial position, operating results or cash flows when resolved in the future.

 

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3) Refrescos faces labor, tax and other legal proceedings. Accounting provisions at December 31, 2006 for any probable loss contingency arising from these lawsuits amounted to ThCh$ 1,120,467. Management believes, based on the opinion of its legal counsel, that these matters will not materially affect the Company’s consolidated financial position, operating results or cash flows when resolved in the future.

 

4) Andina faces labor, tax, commercial and other legal proceedings. Accounting provisions for any probable loss contingency arising from these lawsuits amounted to ThCh$ 50,804 at December 31, 2006. Management believes, based on the opinion of its legal counsel, that these matters will not materially affect the Company’s consolidated financial position, operating results or cash flows when resolved in the future.

 

b. Restrictions

The issue and placement of bonds in the US market of US$ 350 million imposes certain restrictions on liens, sale and leaseback transactions, assets sales and subsidiary indebtedness and certain other conditions in the event of a merger or consolidation.

The bond issue and placement by Andina in the Chilean market in 2001 of UF 7,000,000 is subject to the following restrictions:

 

   

Andina must maintain a leverage ratio, defined as total debt/consolidated equity lower than 1.20. For purposes of calculating the leverage ratio, total debt includes; (i) short-term bank liabilities, (ii) the current portion of long-term bank liabilities, (iii) short-term liabilities and promisory notes, (iv) the current portion of bonds payable, v) long-term bank liabilities, and (vi) long-term bonds payable. Consolidated equity means total shareholders’ equity plus minority interest.

 

   

Andina must maintain consolidated assets free of any pledge, mortgage or other encumbrance for an amount equal to at least 1.30 times the consolidated liabilities that are not guaranteed by the investee.

 

   

Andina must retain and, in no way, sell, assign or dispose of, to a third party, the geographical zone denominated “Region Metropolitana”, as a franchised territory in Chile of The Coca-Cola Company, for the preparation, production, sale and distribution of the products and brands in accordance with the Bottler Agreement with Andina, renewable from time to time.

 

   

The Company must retain and, in no way, sell, assign or dispose of to a third party, the franchised territory in Argentina or Brazil by The Coca-Cola Company, for the preparation, production, sale, and distribution of the products and brands of The Coca-Cola Company, as long as the referred territory represents more than 40% of the Company’s consolidated operating cash flows.

 

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At December 31, 2006 and 2005 the Company was in compliance with the aforementioned covenants.

 

c. Direct guarantees and restricted assets

Direct guarantees and restricted assets at December 31, 2006 were as follows:

 

    

Debtor

  

Assets involved

   Book   

Balances pending

payment

at year end

  

Year of

expiration

December 31,

Guarantee creditor

  

Name

  

Relation

  

Guarantee

  

Type

   Value    2006    2005    2009
                         ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$

União Federal

   Rio de Janeiro Refrescos Ltda.    Subsidiary    Mortgage    Real estate property    —      —      61,588    —  

Estado Rio de Janeiro

   Rio de Janeiro Refrescos Ltda.    Subsidiary    Mortgage    Real estate property    11,990,295    —      —      —  

Poder Judiciario

  

Rio de Janeiro

Refrescos Ltda.

   Subsidiary    Judicial deposit    Judicial deposit    7,031,344    —      —      —  

Aduana Buenos Aires

   Embotelladora del Atlántico S.A.    Subsidiary    Insurance guarantee    Inventories    2,988,327    —      —      —  

Aga S.A.

   Embotelladora Andina S.A.    Parent company    Performance bond    —      159,717    —      —      159,717

Municipalidad de Santiago

   Embotelladora Andina S.A.    Parent company    Performance bond    —      10,260    —      —      10,260

Serv. Nac. de Aduanas

   Embotelladora Andina S.A.    Parent company    Performance bond    —      —      —      94,187    —  

 

d. Contractual obligations

The following table summarizes our contractual obligations and commercial commitments as of December 31, 2006:

 

     Payments due by period   

Total

     Maturity   
     2007    2008    2009    2010    2011   
     ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$

Purchase obligations

   212,836    74,217    59,457    29,732    —      376,242
                             

Subtotal-included in our balance sheet

   212,836    74,217    59,457    29,732    —      376,242
                             

Operating lease obligations

   1,232,407    52,283    36,565    —      —      1,321,255

Purchase obligations

   22,186,756    16,790,221    9,132,274    408,493    192,485    48,710,229
                             

Subtotal-not included in our balance sheet

   23,419,163    16,842,504    9,168,839    408,493    192,485    50,031,484
                             

Total contractual obligations

   23,631,999    16,916,721    9,228,296    438,225    192,485    50,407,726
                             

 

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NOTE 27 - GUARANTEES RECEIVED FROM THIRD PARTIES

Guarantees received from third parties at December 31, 2006 were as follows:

 

Guarantor

  

Type of Guarantee

   Amount    Currency   

Transaction

Soc de Restaurantes Tuesday Ltda.

   Policy    45,000    U.F.    Advertising agreement

Soc de Restaurantes Tuesday Ltda.

   Policy    30,000    U.F.    Advertising agreement

Soc de Restaurantes Tuesday Ltda.

   Policy    30,000    U.F.    Advertising agreement

AGA S.A.

   Receipt    600,000    US$    Supply agreement

Soc. Las Ñipas

   Policy    6,971    U.F.    Advertising agreement

CONFAB

   Mortgage    30,000,000    USD    Purchase of Rio de Janeiro Refrescos Ltda.

Russel W. Coffin

   Letter of Credit    43,175,313    USD    Purchase of Nitvitgov Refrigerantes S.A.

Mac Coke Dist. Beb.

   Mortgage    561,272    USD    Distributor credit

Tigresa Com. Beb.

   Mortgage    397,568    USD    Distributor credit

Dist. Real Cola (Apucarana)

   Mortgage    486,436    USD    Distributor credit

Soc. Com. Champfer

   Mortgage    996,258    USD    Distributor credit

MBM Distribuidora de Beb

   Mortgage    304,022    USD    Distributor credit

Franciscana Dist.

   Mortgage    495,790    USD    Distributor credit

Dibejon Dist Beb. João Neiva

   Mortgage    140,318    USD    Distributor credit

Clauver Nova Dist Beb Ltda

   Mortgage    163,704    USD    Distributor credit

Aguiar Distrib.de Bebidas Ltda

   Mortgage    280,636    USD    Distributor credit

Dist União De Itaperuna

   Mortgage    266,604    USD    Distributor credit

Rosas de Casimiro

   Mortgage    336,763    USD    Distributor credit

ASXT Fluminense Distrib.Bebidas

   Mortgage    4,429,373    USD    Distributor credit

Catering Argentina S.A.

   Guarantee    125,112    USD    Supplier

NOTE 28 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On April 26, 2007, a final dividend N° 155 was paid from 2006 revenues as follows:

 

a) Ch$11.12 for each series A share; and

 

b) Ch$12.23 for each series B share.

No other significant events have occurred between December 31, 2006 and the issuance date of these financial statements that could significantly affect the presentation of these financial statements.

 

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NOTE 29 - DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CHILEAN AND UNITED STATES GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES

Chilean GAAP varies in certain significant respects from the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). Such differences involve methods for measuring the amounts shown in the financial statements as well as additional disclosures required by U.S. GAAP.

The principal methods applied in the preparation of the accompanying financial statements which have resulted in amounts that differ from those that would have otherwise been determined under U.S. GAAP are as follows:

 

1 Differences in measurement methods

 

a) Inflation accounting

The cumulative inflation rate in Chile as measured by the CPI in the three-year period ended December 31, 2006 was approximately 8.4%.

Chilean GAAP requires that the financial statements be restated to reflect the full effects of the loss in the purchasing power of the Chilean peso on the financial position and results of operations of reporting entities. The method, described in Note 1 c), is based on a model which enables calculation of net inflation gains or losses caused by monetary assets and liabilities exposed to changes in the purchasing power of local currency. The model prescribes that the historical cost of all non-monetary accounts be restated for general price-level changes between the date of origin of each item and the year-end.

The inclusion of price-level adjustments in these financial statements is considered appropriate under the prolonged inflationary conditions affecting the Chilean economy even though the cumulative inflation rate for the last-three years does not exceed 100%. Accordingly, the effect of price-level changes is not eliminated in the reconciliation to U.S. GAAP included under paragraph (n) below.

The price-level restatement was determined under Chilean GAAP by restating the following non-monetary assets and liabilities as follows:

 

     For the year ended December 31,  
     2006     2005     2004  
     ThCh$     ThCh$     ThCh$  

Shareholders’ equity

   (4,450,340 )   (8,225,062 )   (6,934,001 )

Liabilities

   (3,152,506 )   (5,977,848 )   (3,815,154 )

Property, plant and equipment

   1,489,804     2,755,193     2,063,489  

Current assets

   780,495     2,608,857     1,684,390  

Other assets

   5,528,699     9,903,404     8,476,900  
                  

Adjustment of balance sheet accounts

   196,152     1,064,544     1,475,624  

Adjustment of income statement accounts

   (511,938 )   (1,646,566 )   (507,539 )
                  

Price level restatement (expense) income

   (315,786 )   (582,022 )   968,085  
                  

 

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b) Translation of financial statements of non-Chilean operations

In accordance with Technical Bulletin No. 64 of the Chilean Institute of Accountants, the financial statements of foreign subsidiaries whose activities do not constitute an extension of the Chilean company’s operations, or which operate in countries that are exposed to significant risks, restrictions or inflation/exchange fluctuations must be remeasured into U.S. dollars and translated into Chilean pesos at the year-end exchange rate. Accordingly, the financial statements of the Company’s subsidiaries in Argentina and Brazil were considered to be operating in countries that are exposed to significant risks, restrictions and exchange fluctuations and were prepared in accordance with Chilean GAAP, with the exception of monetary correction, and then were remeasured into U.S. dollars as follows:

 

   

Monetary assets and liabilities were translated at year-end rates of exchange between the U.S. dollar and the local currency.

 

   

All non-monetary assets and liabilities and shareholders’ equity were translated at historical rates of exchange between the U.S. dollar and the local currency.

 

   

Income and expense accounts were translated at average rates of exchange between the U.S. dollar and the local currency.

 

   

Any exchange differences were included in the results of operations for the period.

The resulting foreign currency amounts are then translated to Chilean pesos at the closing exchange rate at the balance sheet date. The difference between the investments’ equity value arising from the financial statements remeasured as explained above and the net equity value at the beginning of the year restated by Chilean inflation, plus the proportional share of the investments’ income (or loss) for the year, is recorded as other reserves in shareholders’ equity in the consolidated balance sheets.

In the opinion of management of the Company, the Chilean GAAP procedures described above are part of the comprehensive basis of preparation of price-level adjusted financial statements required by Chilean GAAP. Inclusion of inflation and translation effects in the financial statements is considered appropriate under the inflationary conditions that have historically affected the Chilean economy and, accordingly, are not eliminated in the reconciliation to U.S. GAAP.

 

c) Revaluation of property, plant and equipment

As described in Note 1 k), certain property, plant and equipment has been reported in the financial statements at amounts determined in accordance with a technical appraisal. The revaluation of property, plant and equipment is an accounting principle not generally accepted under U.S. GAAP. The effects of the reversal of this revaluation as well as the related accumulated depreciation and depreciation expense for the year is shown in the Chilean GAAP to U.S. GAAP reconciliation below under paragraph (n).

 

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d) Income taxes

Under Chilean GAAP, effective January 1, 2000, the Company began applying Technical Bulletin No. 60 of the Chilean Institute of Accountants (“TB 60”) concerning deferred income taxes. TB 60 requires the recognition of deferred income taxes for all temporary differences, whether recurring or not, using an asset and liability approach. The effects of deferred income taxes at January 1, 2000 that were not previously recorded, were recognized, in accordance with the transitional provision provided by TB 60, against asset or liability accounts (“complementary accounts”) and were recorded to offset the effects of the deferred tax assets and liabilities not recorded prior to January 1, 2000. Complementary accounts are amortized to income over the estimated average reversal periods corresponding to underlying temporary differences to which the deferred tax asset or liability related. A valuation allowance is provided if, based on the weight of available evidence, some portion, or all, of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized.

For U.S. GAAP purposes, the Company applied SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes”, whereby income taxes are also recognized using substantially the same asset and liability approach, with deferred income tax assets and liabilities established for temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and tax basis of the Company’s assets and liabilities at enacted rates expected to be in effect when such amounts will be realized. A valuation allowance is provided against deferred tax assets that are not recoverable on a more-likely-than-not basis. In this regard, in 2005 the Company released its valuation allowance related to the net operating losses of its Brazilian subsidiary Refrescos.

The effect of provisioning for deferred income taxes for the differences between the amounts shown for assets and liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets and the tax bases of those assets and liabilities under US GAAP and the remaining effects from the implementation of TB 60 are included in paragraph (n) below and certain disclosures required under SFAS No. 109 are set forth under paragraph 2 a) below.

 

e) Accounting for investments in related companies

The Company began accounting for its 11.32% interest in Kaik Participacoes Ltda. under the equity method in 1999 as described in Note 12. In prior years, as appropriate financial information was not available, the Company accounted for this investment under the cost method. Under U.S. GAAP, as the Company only holds 11.32% interest and the investee’s shares do not trade on any exchange, the cost method has been applied for all years presented. The effects for the difference in accounting for this investment pursuant to the cost method of accounting for U.S. GAAP for all periods presented are included in the reconciliation of Chilean GAAP to U.S. GAAP included under paragraph (n) below.

 

f) Goodwill

Under Chilean GAAP, until December 31, 2003, the excess of cost over the net book value of a purchased company was recorded as goodwill (the book value purchase method), which is then amortized to income over a maximum period of twenty years. Amortization of goodwill may be accelerated if the acquired company generates sufficient income to absorb the additional amortization in any given year. The excess of net book value over the cost of an investment is considered to be negative goodwill under Chilean GAAP and is also amortized to income over a maximum period of twenty years. The amortization of negative goodwill may be accelerated if the acquired company sustains losses. Effective January 1, 2004, Technical Bulletin No. 72 requires the determination of goodwill and negative goodwill based on the fair value of the acquired company.

 

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Under U.S. GAAP, goodwill and other intangibles are accounted for under SFAS No. 141, “Business Combinations” and SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”. SFAS No. 141 requires that the purchase method of accounting be used for all business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001 and prohibits the use of the pooling-of-interests method of accounting after this date. With respect to the purchase method of accounting, the cost of an investment is assigned to the tangible and identified intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed on the basis of their fair values at the date of acquisition. Any excess of cost over the fair value of net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. If an excess of acquired net assets over cost arises, the excess is allocated to reduce proportionally the values assigned to noncurrent assets (except long-term investments in marketable securities) in determining their fair values. If the allocation reduces the noncurrent assets to zero value, the remainder of the excess over cost (negative goodwill) is written off immediately as an extraordinary gain. SFAS No. 141 establishes specific criteria for the recognition of intangible assets separately from goodwill and requires unallocated negative goodwill to be written off immediately as an extraordinary gain (instead of being deferred and amortized).

SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” establishes the following:

 

   

The accounting for a recognized intangible asset is based on its useful life to the reporting entity. An intangible asset with a finite useful life is amortized over the life of the asset, but goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized.

 

   

The remaining useful lives of intangible assets being amortized are evaluated each reporting period to determine whether events and circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining period of amortization. If the estimate of an intangible asset’s remaining useful life is changed, the remaining carrying value of the intangible asset is amortized prospectively over the revised remaining useful life.

 

   

Goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite useful lives that are not subject to amortization are tested for impairment at least annually.

 

   

All goodwill must be assigned to a reporting unit, which is defined as an operating segment or one level below an operating segment.

SFAS No. 142 became effective for years beginning after December 15, 2001. Accordingly, goodwill amortization was ceased for U.S. GAAP purposes beginning in 2002. The effects of eliminating goodwill amortization recognized for Chilean GAAP purposes are included in the reconciliation of Chilean GAAP to U.S. GAAP under paragraph (n) below.

 

g) Joint venture accounting

In accordance with Chilean GAAP, in June 2001 the Company recognized a gain of ThCh$ 6,518,801 on the sale of property, plant and equipment to CMF upon the formation of this joint venture with Cristalerías. In addition, the Company wrote-off the basis difference of ThCh$ 1,927,264 between its investment in and its share of the net equity of the joint venture. Accordingly, the Company recognized a net gain before income taxes of ThCh$ 4,591,537.

Under U.S. GAAP, a gain can be recognized only if appreciated assets (excluding land) are contributed to a venture, cash or near-cash assets are received, and no other factors exist that could impact realization of the gain (such as guarantees of debt, puts or calls that may result in acquisition of the venture, etc.). Additionally, the gain would be limited to the proportion of the assets deemed sold and any basis difference would be amortized based on the lives of the assets that gave rise to the difference. Finally, all contributions of appreciated assets to the venture would generally be recorded at the carrying value of the joint venture shareholder.

 

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The shareholders’ agreement for CMF that establishes joint control of the venture by the Company and Cristalerías also contains provisions that could require the Company to purchase Cristalerías’ shares of CMF. Accordingly, the gain recognized for Chilean GAAP purposes is not considered realized under U.S. GAAP. The effects of reversing the gain and write-off of the basis difference in the investment, amortizing the basis difference in accordance with U.S. GAAP and adjusting the results of CMF for the Company’s share of the amortization of excess value assigned to the assets of CMF under Chilean GAAP are included in paragraph (n) below.

 

h) Investment securities

Under Chilean GAAP, long-term investments in bonds and time deposits held by the Company are carried at cost plus accrued interest. Under SFAS No. 115, “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities”, investment securities, which include debt and certain equity securities, are accounted for as follows:

 

   

Debt securities that the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as held-to-maturity securities and are reported at amortized cost.

 

   

Debt and equity securities that are bought and held principally for the purpose of selling them in the near term are classified as trading securities and are reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses included in earnings.

 

   

Debt and equity securities not classified as either held-to-maturity or trading securities are classified as available-for-sale securities and reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported in a separate component of shareholders’ equity.

For the purposes of SFAS No. 115, the Company’s long-term investments in bonds are classified as available for sale securities and time deposits are classified as held-to-maturity. The effect of the difference between Chilean GAAP and U.S. GAAP in accounting for the Company’s long-term investments in bonds is included in the reconciliation of Chilean GAAP to U.S. GAAP in paragraph (n) below.

 

i) Staff severance indemnities

Under Chilean GAAP, the Company has recorded a liability for long-term severance indemnities in accordance with the collective bargaining agreements entered into with its employees in Chile. This liability is shown at the present value of the projected benefits, considering the effects of inflation. The benefit accrued as of the end of the year considers the average future service period for all employees covered by such agreements.

 

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Under U.S. GAAP, the liability for staff severance indemnities would be measured by projecting future expected severance payments using an assumed salary progression rate and discounting the resulting amounts to their present value. In practice, the Company believes that the salary progression rate will not differ significantly from the general inflation rate. In the opinion of management of the Company, the application of U.S. GAAP would not have produced results materially different from the accepted method under Chilean GAAP.

 

j) Accumulated translation adjustment of foreign investments

As described in Notes 21 and 22, the Company recognized a gain upon the realization of a portion of its accumulated translation adjustment of foreign investments account in accordance with Technical Bulletin No. 64. Under Chilean GAAP, a partial liquidation of an investment in a foreign entity is deemed to have occurred upon the repatriation of capital or of earnings in excess of net income for the year. In the case of a partial liquidation, the proportionate share of the accumulated translation adjustment of foreign investments account related to the foreign investment should be reversed and recorded in the results of the period.

At December 31, 2006, the dividend paid by the Company’s subsidiary, Rio de Janeiro Refrescos Ltda., of ThUS$ 34,907, generated a loss of ThCh$ 133,499 due to the reversal of the cumulative translation reserve.

Under U.S. GAAP as set forth in SFAS No. 52, “Foreign Currency Translation”, the accumulated translation adjustment of foreign investments account is realized in the results of the period only upon the sale or upon the complete or substantially complete liquidation of an investment in a foreign entity. The effect of reversing this gain is included in the reconciliation of Chilean GAAP to U.S. GAAP in paragraph (n) below.

 

k) Derivative financial instruments

At December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, the Company had derivative contracts consisting of forward contracts to purchase US dollars and cross-currency swap agreements (UF/US$). The forward contracts were obtained to protect the Company from foreign exchange risk, mainly with respect to future purchases of raw materials denominated in US dollars. The cross-currency swap agreements were obtained to mitigate foreign exchange risk with respect to the US dollar-denominated bond investments held by the Company. In 2006, the Company also entered into futures contracts for the sale of sugar. These contracts were obtained to hedge the changes in the fair value of purchase commitments originated by market fluctuations in the price of sugar.

Under Chilean GAAP, derivatives are accounted for in accordance with Technical Bulletin N° 57. Under TB 57, all derivative financial instruments are recognized on the balance sheet at their fair value. In addition, TB 57 requires that derivative financial instruments be classified as non-hedging (investment) instruments and hedging instruments, the latter further divided into those covering assets, liabilities or firm commitments and those covering forecasted transactions.

 

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Contracts to hedge assets, liabilities or firm commitments act as hedging instruments against the risk of a change in the fair value of a hedged item. The differences resulting from the changes in the fair value of both the hedged item and the derivative instrument should be accounted for as follows:

 

a. If the net effect is a loss, it should be recognized in the statements of income in the period of change.

 

b. If the net effect is a gain, it should be recognized when the contract is closed and accordingly deferred on the balance sheet.

 

c. If the net effect is a gain and net losses were recorded on the transaction in prior years, a gain should be recognized in the statements of income in the current period up to the amount of net losses recorded previously.

 

d. If the effect is a net loss and net gains were recorded (as a deferred revenue) on the transaction in prior years, the gain should be utilized to offset the net loss before recording the remaining loss in the statements of income for the year.

Contracts to hedge forecasted transactions are those that have the objective of protecting cash flow risks of a transaction expected to occur in the future (a cash flow hedge). The hedging instrument should be recorded at its fair value and the changes in fair value should be stated on the balance sheet as unrealized gains or losses. When the contract is closed, the unrealized gains or losses on the derivative instrument should be recognized in earnings without affecting the cost or sales price of the asset acquired or sold in the transaction.

Non-hedging (investment) instruments are also presented at their fair value, with changes in fair value reflected in the earnings of the period in which the change in fair value occurs.

Under Chilean GAAP in accordance with TB 57, the Company has designated certain futures contracts as hedges of firm commitments. Forward contracts and cross-currency swap agreements have been designated as hedges of forecasted transactions.

For U.S. GAAP reconciliation purposes only, the Company has adopted SFAS No. 133 “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities”, as amended by SFAS 137, SFAS 138 and SFAS 149 on the same matter (collectively referred to herein as “SFAS 133”). SFAS 133 establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, and for hedging activities. It requires that an entity recognized all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in its consolidated balance sheet and measure those instruments at fair value. If certain conditions are met, a derivative may be specifically designated as (a) a hedge of the exposure to changes in the fair value of a recognized asset or liability or an unrecognized firm commitment, (b) a hedge of the exposure to variable cash flows of a forecasted transaction or to the variability of the cash flows that are to be received or paid in connection with a recognized asset or liability or (c) a hedge of the foreign currency exposure of a net investment in a foreign operation, an unrecognized firm commitment, an available-for-sale security, a foreign-currency-denominated forecasted transaction or a recognized asset or liability.

The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative depends on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation.

 

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The Company has not completed the documentation necessary to qualify the contracts designated as hedges for Chilean GAAP purpose, as hedges for U.S. GAAP purposes. Accordingly, the unrealized gain deferred under Chilean GAAP of ThCh$ 4,146,849 in 2006 (ThCh$ 3,856,491 in 2005) represents a difference from U.S. GAAP that is included in paragraph (n) below. Additional information concerning derivative financial instruments that is required to be disclosed under SFAS 133 is set forth below in paragraph 2 e).

 

l) Mandatory dividend

As required by the Chilean Company law, unless otherwise decided by the holders of a majority of the shares represented at the General Shareholders’ Meeting, the Company has to distribute a cash dividend in an amount equal to at least 30% of the Company’s net income under Chilean GAAP. Since the payment of the dividend out of each year’s net income is a legal requirement in Chile, an accrual would have been made for US GAAP purposes to recognize the dividend obligation under Chilean law. The effect of this accrual would be to decrease Shareholders’ equity by ThCh$ 8,868,463 and ThCh$ 5,279,433 at December 31, 2006 and 2005 respectively. At December 31, 2004 the Company has not recorded an accrual for this concept as anticipated dividends were paid during the year.

 

m) Initial application of SAB 108

In September 2006, the SEC staff issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 108, “Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements”. SAB 108 was issued in order to eliminate the diversity of practice surrounding how public companies quantify financial statement misstatements.

Traditionally, there have been two widely-recognized methods for quantifying the effects of financial statement misstatements: the “roll-over” method and the “iron curtain” method. The roll-over method focuses primarily on the impact of a misstatement on the income statement—including the reversing effect of prior year misstatements—but its use can lead to the accumulation of misstatements in the balance sheet. The iron-curtain method, on the other hand, focuses primarily on the effect of correcting the period-end balance sheet with less emphasis on the reversing effects of prior year errors on the income statement. Prior to our application of the guidance in SAB 108, the Company used the roll-over method for quantifying financial statement misstatements.

In SAB 108, the SEC staff established an approach that requires quantification of financial statement misstatements based on the effects of the misstatements on each of the company’s financial statements and the related financial statement disclosures. This model is commonly referred to as a “dual approach” because it requires quantification of errors under both the iron curtain and the roll-over methods.

 

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SAB 108 permits existing public companies to initially apply its provisions either by (i) restating prior financial statements as if the “dual approach” had always been applied or (ii) recording the cumulative effect of initially applying the “dual approach” as adjustments to the carrying values of assets and liabilities as of January 1, 2006 with an offsetting adjustment recorded to the opening balance of retained earnings. The Company elected to record the effects of applying SAB 108 using the cumulative effect transition method. The following table summarizes the effects (up to January 1, 2006) of applying the guidance in SAB 108 under U.S. GAAP:

 

     Period in which the
misstatement originated(1)
    
    

Cumulative

prior to

January 1,

   Year ended December 31,   

Adjustment

recorded as of

January 1,

     2004    2004    2005    2006
     ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$

Deferred tax liability(2)

   3,377,434    1,328,873    1,952,296    6,658,603

Impact on other comprehensive income(2)

   —      207,037    379,105    586,142

Impact on net income(3)

   3,377,434    1,535,910    2,331,401    7,244,745

Retained earnings(4)

            6,658,603

 

(1) The Company previously quantified this misstatement under the roll-over method and concluded that it was immaterial.

 

(2) Under U.S. GAAP, the Company’s subsidiary Refrescos was not recognizing a deferred tax liability on foreign exchange gains generated by its US$75 million bonds maturing in December 2012 as required by SFAS 109. As a result of this misstatement, the Company’s income tax expense was understated by ThCh$ 3,377,434 in years prior to 2004, by ThCh$ 1,535,910 in 2004 and by ThCh$ 2,331,401 in 2005 and the cumulative translation adjustment (included in other comprehensive income) was understated by ThCh$ 207,037 in 2004 and by ThCh$ 379,105 in 2005. The Company recorded a ThCh$ 6,658,603 increase in its deferred tax liability as of January 1, 2006 with a corresponding reduction in retained earnings to correct this misstatement.

 

(3) Represents the net over-statement of net income for the indicated periods resulting from this misstatement.

 

(4) Represents the net reduction to retained earnings recorded under U.S. GAAP as of January 1, 2006 to give effect to the initial application of SAB 108.

Under Chilean GAAP, the deferred tax liability on the referred foreign exchange gain was recorded with a corresponding charge to the income tax expense in the consolidated statement of income for the year 2006. Before 2006, the initial difference between taxable income and accounting income related to the aforementioned foreign exchange was not deemed to reverse until indefinite future periods or was never deemed to reverse, thus, no deferred tax liability was recorded under Chilean GAAP. The effect of the difference in accounting between Chilean GAAP and U.S. GAAP for deferred taxes on the related foreign exchange gain and the initial application of SAB 108 is included in the reconciliation of Chilean GAAP to U.S. GAAP in paragraph (m) below.

 

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n) Effects of conforming to U.S. GAAP

The adjustments to reported net income for the periods indicated required to conform with U.S. GAAP are as follows:

 

     For the year ended December 31,  
     2006     2005     2004  
     ThCh$     ThCh$     ThCh$  

Net income as shown in the Chilean GAAP financial statements

   74,355,094     57,216,172     42,478,133  

Reversal of additional depreciation on revaluation of property, plant and equipment (paragraph c)

   5,324     10,267     10,353  

Adjustment to deferred income tax provision (paragraph d)

   (11,881,372 )   8,585,785     389,709  

Difference in accounting for investments in related companies (paragraph e)

   (225,381 )   (373,071 )   1,747,847  

Amortization of goodwill (paragraph f)

   6,502,411     6,359,723     7,337,071  

Joint venture accounting (paragraph g)

   428,715     428,715     428,715  

Accumulated translation adjustment of foreign investments (paragraph j)

   133,499     —       —    

Derivative financial instruments (paragraph k)

   290,358     4,535,365     2,155,394  

Initial application of SAB 108 (paragraph m)

   7,244,745     —       —    
                  

Net income in accordance with U.S. GAAP

   76,853,393     76,762,956     54,547,222  
                  
     For the year ended December 31,  
     2006     2005     2004  
     ThCh$     ThCh$     ThCh$  

Components of other comprehensive (loss) income:

      

Cumulative translation adjustment for foreign investments

   1,822,146     (15,621,257 )   (12,208,002 )

Effect on cumulative translation adjustment of initial application of SAB 108 (paragraph m)

   (586,142 )   —       —    

Unrealized (loss) gain on investment securities, net of applicable income tax expense (benefit) of ThCh$ 2,570 in 2006, ThCh$ (690,537) in 2005 and ThCh$ 60,197 in 2004 (paragraph h)

   (618,799 )   (3,338,239 )   314,733  
                  

Subtotal other comprehensive income (loss)

   617,205     (18,959,496 )   (11,893,269 )
                  

Comprehensive income (loss) in accordance with U.S. GAAP (paragraph 2 b)

   77,470,598     57,803,460     42,653,953  
                  

Accumulated other comprehensive income amounted to ThCh$ 27,627,347, ThCh$ 27,010,142 and ThCh$ 45,969,638 as of December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

 

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The changes in other comprehensive income (loss) determined under U.S. GAAP were as follows:

 

     For the year ended December 31,  
     2006     2005     2004  
     ThCh$     ThCh$     ThCh$  

Other comprehensive income (loss), before income tax:

      

Cumulative translation adjustment for foreign investments

   1,822,146     (15,621,257 )   (12,208,002 )

Effect on cumulative translation adjustment of initial application of SAB 108

   (586,142 )   —       —    

Unrealized gains (losses) on securities

      

Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period

   (616,229 )   (1,463,558 )   720,674  

Less: Reclassification adjustment for losses included in net income

   —       (2,565,218 )   (345,744 )
                  

Other comprehensive income (loss), before income tax

   619,775     (19,650,033 )   (11,833,072 )
                  

Income tax related to items of other comprehensive income

   (2,570 )   690,537     (60,197 )
                  

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income tax

   617,205     (18,959,496 )   (11,893,269 )
                  

The Company’s earnings per share under U.S. GAAP are as follows:

 

     For the year ended December 31,
     2006    2005    2004
     ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$
     Series A    Series B    Series A    Series B    Series A    Series B

Basic and diluted net income per share

   96.27    105.90    96.16    105.77    68.33    75.16
                           

Weighted average number of common stock outstanding (thousands of shares)

   380,137    380,137    380,137    380,137    380,137    380,137
                             

Since Series B shares are entitled to a 10% higher dividend than Series A shares, Series B shareholders are entitled to 52.38% of earnings, and Series A shareholders are entitled to 47.62% of earnings. In accordance with this calculation, earnings per share are composed as follows for the periods indicated:

 

     For the year ended December 31,  
     2006     2005     2004  
     ThCh$     ThCh$     ThCh$  

Net income in accordance with U.S. GAAP

   76,853,393     76,762,956     54,547,222  

(less): Income available to Series B

   (40,255,807 )   (40,208,436 )   (28,571,835 )
                  

Basic EPS

      

Income available to Series A

   36,597,586     36,554,520     25,975,387  
                  

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (thousands of shares) Series A

   380,137     380,137     380,137  
                  

Basic and diluted net income per share Series A

   96.27     96.16     68.33  
                  

Basic EPS

      

Income available to Series B

   40,255,807     40,208,436     28,571,835  
                  

Weighted average number of preferred shares outstanding (thousands of shares) Series B

   380,137     380,137     380,137  
                  

Basic and diluted net income per share Series B

   105.90     105.77     75.16  
                  

 

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The adjustments required to conform shareholders’ equity to U.S. GAAP are as follows:

 

     At December 31,  
     2006     2005  
     ThCh$     ThCh$  

Shareholders’ equity as shown in the Chilean GAAP financial statements

   274,733,339     274,073,759  

Reversal of revaluation of property, plant and equipment, net of depreciation (paragraph c)

   (1,432,977 )   (1,438,301 )

Adjustment to deferred income tax provision (paragraph d)

   (2,212,441 )   9,671,501  

Difference in accounting for investments in related companies (paragraph e)

   1,111,103     1,336,484  

Amortization of goodwill (paragraph f)

   22,752,292     16,249,881  

Joint venture accounting (paragraph g)

   (2,143,570 )   (2,572,285 )

Unrealized loss on investment securities (paragraph h)

   (856,278 )   (240,049 )

Derivative financial instruments (paragraph k)

   4,146,849     3,856,491  

Minimum dividend (paragraph l)

   (8,868,463 )   (5,279,433 )
            

Shareholders’ equity in accordance with U.S. GAAP

   287,229,854     295,658,048  
            

The changes in shareholders’ equity determined under U.S. GAAP were as follows:

 

     ThCh$  

BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2003

   326,713,017  

Distribution of dividends

   (51,064,909 )

Increase in cumulative translation adjustment of foreign investments

   (12,208,002 )

Decrease in net unrealized losses on investment securities

   314,733  

Net income for the year

   54,547,222  
      

BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2004

   318,302,061  

Distribution of dividends

   (75,168,040 )

Increase in cumulative translation adjustment of foreign investments

   (15,621,257 )

Increase in net unrealized losses on investment securities

   (3,338,239 )

Minimum dividend

   (5,279,433 )

Net income for the year

   76,762,956  
      

BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2005

   295,658,048  

Adjustment to retained earnings for initial application of SAB 108 (paragraph m)

   (6,658,603 )

Distribution of dividends

   (75,651,159 )

Increase in cumulative translation adjustment of foreign investments

   1,822,146  

Effect on cumulative translation adjustment for initial application of SAB 108 (paragraph m)

   (586,142 )

Increase in net unrealized losses on investment securities

   (618,799 )

Minimum dividend

   (3,589,030 )

Net income for the year

   76,853,393  
      

BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2006

   287,229,854  
      

 

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2 Additional disclosure requirements:

 

a) Income taxes

The accounting for income taxes under Chilean GAAP and U.S. GAAP differs for deferred income taxes. Under U.S. GAAP, as set forth in SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes”, all temporary differences arising from transactions that have different accounting and tax treatments are recognized as deferred tax assets and liabilities as of the balance sheet date. A valuation allowance is provided against deferred tax assets that are not recoverable on a more-likely-than-not basis. Under Chilean GAAP, effective January 1, 2000, the Company began applying Technical Bulletin No. 60 of the Chilean Institute of Accountants concerning deferred income taxes. Prior to the implementation of Technical Bulletin No. 60, only deferred tax assets and liabilities that were expected to materialize in the future were recognized in these consolidated financial statements.

The provisions for income taxes included in the consolidated statements of income were as follows:

 

     For the year ended December 31,  
     2006     2005     2004  
     ThCh$     ThCh$     ThCh$  

Current tax expense as per tax returns

   (9,863,867 )   (9,468,459 )   (3,841,943 )

Deferred tax expense as previously calculated under Chilean GAAP

   (3,691,458 )   739,887     (330,695 )
                  

Charge for the year under Chilean GAAP

   (13,555,325 )   (8,728,572 )   (4,172,638 )

U.S. GAAP adjustments:

      

Deferred tax effect of applying SFAS 109 to Chilean GAAP results

   (11,881,372 )   8,585,785     389,709  
                  

Charge from continuous operations for the year under U.S. GAAP

   (25,436,697 )   (142,787 )   (3,782,929 )
                  

 

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The above table can be broken down into geographic sources as follows:

 

2006

  

Chilean

and others

    Brazil     Argentina     The Company
(consolidated)
 
     ThCh$     ThCh$     ThCh$     ThCh$  

Current tax expense as per tax return

   (5,920,361 )   (3,943,506 )   —       (9,863,867 )

Deferred tax expense as previously calculated under Chilean GAAP

   (117,990 )   (1,452,277 )   (2,121,191 )   (3,691,458 )
                        

Charge for the year under Chilean GAAP

   (6,038,351 )   (5,395,783 )   (2,121,191 )   (13,555,325 )

U.S. GAAP adjustments:

        

Deferred tax effect of applying SFAS 109

   864,728     (12,730,959 )   (15,141 )   (11,881,372 )
                        

Charge from continuous operations for the year under U.S. GAAP

   (5,173,623 )   (18,126,742 )   (2,136,332 )   (25,436,697 )
                        

2005

  

Chilean

and others

    Brazil     Argentina     The Company
(consolidated)
 
     ThCh$     ThCh$     ThCh$     ThCh$  

Current tax expense as per tax return

   (5,936,473 )   (2,867,663 )   (664,323 )   (9,468,459 )

Deferred tax (expense) benefit as previously calculated under Chilean GAAP

   36,362     925,947     (222,422 )   739,887  
                        

Charge for the year under Chilean GAAP

   (5,900,111 )   (1,941,716 )   (886,745 )   (8,728,572 )

U.S. GAAP adjustments:

        

Deferred tax effect of applying SFAS 109

   (323,183 )   8,798,924     110,044     8,585,785  
                        

(Charge) benefit from continuous operations for the year under U.S. GAAP

   (6,223,294 )   6,857,208     (776,701 )   (142,787 )
                        

2004

  

Chilean

and others

    Brazil     Argentina     The Company
(consolidated)
 
     ThCh$     ThCh$     ThCh$     ThCh$  

Current tax expense as per tax return

   (2,125,257 )   (1,541,905 )   (174,781 )   (3,841,943 )

Deferred tax (expense) benefit as previously calculated under Chilean GAAP

   (2,206,522 )   456,635     1,419,192     (330,695 )
                        

(Charge) benefit for the year under Chilean GAAP

   (4,331,779 )   (1,085,270 )   1,244,411     (4,172,638 )

U.S. GAAP adjustments:

        

Deferred tax effect of applying SFAS 109

   91,787     (5,618 )   303,540     389,709  
                        

(Charge) benefit from continuous operations for the year under U.S. GAAP

   (4,239,992 )   (1,090,888 )   1,547,951     (3,782,929 )
                        

 

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Deferred tax assets (liabilities) as of balance sheet dates are summarized as follows:

 

     For the year ended December 31,  
     2006     2005  
     ThCh$     ThCh$  

Deferred tax assets:

    

Tax loss carryforwards

   5,941,318     10,045,174  

Social contribution

   2,019,938     2,531,046  

Tax-credits Argentina currency devaluation

   —       490,076  

Provision for labor and trade lawsuits

   1,469,964     6,050,556  

Provision for assets written-off

   1,723,667     1,868,241  

Allowance for doubtful accounts

   250,621     335,509  

Vacation accrual

   188,582     159,313  

Provisions for employee benefits

   736,121     507,139  

Joint venture accounting

   554,099     664,918  

Unrealized loss on investments securities

   47,425     49,995  

Other

   1,029,115     834,083  

Less: Valuation allowance

   —       (2,199,187 )
            

Total deferred tax assets

   13,960,850     21,336,863  
            

Deferred tax liabilities:

    

Depreciation

   4,204,035     4,331,508  

Guarantees on bottles

   2,246,257     2,673,313  

Staff severance indemnities

   253,087     310,689  

Financial expenses

   3,962,637     3,433,646  

Fair value of derivatives not considered to be hedge

   9,956     655,603  

Exchange rate difference

   8,578,522     —    

Other

   156,021     296,466  
            

Total deferred tax liabilities

   19,410,515     11,701,225  
            

Net deferred tax (liabilities) assets under U.S. GAAP

   (5,449,665 )   9,635,638  
            

Net deferred tax liabilities under Chilean GAAP

   (3,237,224 )   (35,863 )
            

Effect of U.S. GAAP adjustments on deferred income taxes

   (2,212,441 )   9,671,501  
            

 

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The provision for income taxes differs from the amount of income tax determined by applying the applicable Chilean statutory income tax rate to pretax income calculated according to U.S. GAAP as a result of the following:

 

     For the year ended December 31,  
     2006     2005     2004  
     ThCh$     ThCh$     ThCh$  

Income tax provision at statutory Chilean tax rates

   17,389,315     13,073,976     9,916,127  

Increase (decrease) in provision resulting from:

      

Tax effects resulting from foreign operations

   6,319,106     2,020,617     1,108,148  

Permanent differences

   6,206,034     (185,459 )   (3,287,300 )

Effect of remeasurement to U.S. dollars (Brazil and Argentina)

   (130,145 )   (1,010,975 )   (155,817 )

Change in valuation allowance

   (2,390,586 )   (13,491,502 )   (2,115,704 )

Adjustments in prior year income taxes

   115,569     160,055     (574,214 )

Other

   (2,072,596 )   (423,925 )   (1,108,311 )
                  

Effective tax provision

   25,436,697     142,787     3,782,929  
                  

The Chilean statutory first category (corporate) income tax rate was 17.0% for 2006, 2005 and 2004. In accordance with Chilean law, the Company and each of its subsidiaries computes and pays income taxes on a separate basis.

The Brazilian federal statutory income tax rate was approximately 25% for 2006, 2005 and 2004. Additionally, an additional surtax of 9% for 2006, 2005 and 2004 is charged in Brazil on net income with respect to a social contribution similar in nature to income tax.

The Argentine income tax rate was 35% for 2006, 2005 and 2004 in accordance with currently enacted tax legislation.

The Company had net operating tax loss carryforwards related to its Brazilian subsidiaries of approximately ThCh$ 22,443,759 at December 31, 2006 that can be carried forward indefinitely. The Company had net operating tax loss carryforwards related to its Argentinean subsidiaries of approximately ThCh$ 943,933. The tax losses in Argentina can be imputed to future tax gains up to a 5 year term. Since the total tax loss in Argentina was generated by the devaluation of the Argentine peso in 2002, the expiration of the tax benefit is 2007.

 

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b) Comprehensive income (loss)

Comprehensive income (loss) is the change in equity of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources. For U.S. GAAP purposes, companies are required to report comprehensive income and its components in a full set of general purpose financial statements. U.S. GAAP requires that all items that are required to be recognized under accounting standards as components of comprehensive income be reported in a financial statement that is displayed with the same prominence as other financial statements. The information required by this standard is shown in paragraph 1 n), above.

 

c) Statements of cash flows

 

i) For the purpose of the statements of cash flows using U.S. GAAP classifications, the Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. In accordance with the Company’s policy, certain cash equivalents that are managed as part of the Company’s investment portfolio are excluded from the amount shown as cash and cash equivalents in the statements of cash flows. The detail of cash and cash equivalents is as follows:

 

     For the year ended December 31,
     2006    2005    2004
     ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$

Cash

   16,342,273    14,715,194    14,625,581

Time deposits

   7,173,319    4,552,167    7,998,326

Money market funds

   17,086,852    2,325,673    6,082,552

Securities purchased under agreements to resell

   970,304    —      —  
              

Total cash and cash equivalents

   41,572,748    21,593,034    28,706,459
              

 

ii) Additional cash flow disclosures required under U.S. GAAP that are shown net in Chilean GAAP are as follows:

 

     For the year ended December 31,  
     2006     2005     2004  
     ThCh$     ThCh$     ThCh$  

Short-term borrowings with banks and financial institutions

   44,062,985     55,829,651     63,560,991  

Long-term borrowings with banks and financial institutions

   407,258     —       —    

Repayment of short-term bank borrowings

   (49,122,812 )   (64,114,129 )   (48,255,261 )

Repayment of long-term bank borrowings

   (22,056,314 )   (22,233,893 )   (1,331,668 )
                  

Net bank borrowings

   (26,708,883 )   (30,518,371 )   13,974,062  
                  

 

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d) Segment information

The Company operates principally in three segments which comprise the production and sales of goods for (i) Coca-Cola soft drinks, (ii) Other beverages (juices, mineral water and beer), and (iii) Packaging. Total revenues by segment include sales to unaffiliated customers, as reported in the Company’s consolidated income statements, and inter-segment sales, which are accounted for at invoice price.

The Company measures its reportable segments and evaluates their performance based on operating income under Chilean GAAP.

The Coca-Cola soft drink segment comprises the production and sales of Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta and other Coca-Cola soft drinks. The Other beverages segment includes the sales of mineral water, fruit juices and, in Brazil, beer. The Packaging segment consists of the production of PET containers.

The accounting policies for the segments are the same as those described in “Note 1 - Nature of operations and summary of significant accounting policies”.

 

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A summary of the Company’s operations by segment calculated under Chilean GAAP is as follows:

 

     For the year ended December 31,  
     2006     2005     2004  
     ThCh$     ThCh$     ThCh$  

Revenue:

      

Sales to unaffiliated customers:

      

Soft drinks

   481,700,151     414,672,528     372,976,926  

Other beverages

   58,499,679     49,109,427     43,962,930  

Packaging

   6,531,994     12,289,786     10,540,691  
                  

Subtotal

   546,731,824     476,071,741     427,480,547  
                  

Intersegment sales:

      

Soft drinks

   —       —       —    

Other beverages

   16,221,448     15,836,684     14,906,258  

Packaging

   10,979,710     10,152,727     9,130,402  

Eliminations

   (27,201,158 )   (25,989,411 )   (24,036,660 )
                  

Subtotal

   —       —       —    
                  

Total revenue

   546,731,824     476,071,741     427,480,547  
                  

Operating income:

      

Soft drinks

   85,556,882     70,291,076     58,766,686  

Other beverages

   7,513,799     7,104,161     5,734,172  

Packaging

   1,991,413     2,148,878     2,017,248  
                  

Total operating income

   95,062,094     79,544,115     66,518,106  
                  

Financial income:

      

Soft drinks

   12,518,674     29,115,591     24,660,959  

Other beverages

   8,589     2,875     333  

Packaging

   5,014     2,509     2,185  
                  

Total financial income

   12,532,277     29,120,975     24,663,477  
                  

Financial expenses:

      

Soft drinks

   15,259,633     21,453,748     20,016,716  

Other beverages

   6,510     3,060     85,514  

Packaging

   106,733     98,719     143,730  
                  

Total financial expenses

   15,372,876     21,555,527     20,245,960  
                  

 

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     For the year ended December 31,
     2006     2005    2004
     ThCh$     ThCh$    ThCh$

Share of income from unconsolidated affiliates:

       

Soft drinks

   67,745     12,875    213,793

Other beverages

   68,278     494,108    599,905

Packaging

   379,530     278,713    231,668
               

Total share of income from unconsolidated affiliates Subtotal

   515,553     785,696    1,045,366
               

Income tax expenses:

       

Soft drinks

   13,207,934     6,223,337    3,809,135

Other beverages

   368,432     1,855,432    140,166

Packaging

   (21,041 )   649,803    223,337
               

Total income tax expenses

   13,555,325     8,728,572    4,172,638
               

Depreciation:

       

Soft drinks

   27,455,971     27,550,693    30,644,816

Other beverages

   1,096,784     1,148,209    1,277,817

Packaging

   1,001,131     947,892    1,342,966
               

Total depreciation

   29,553,886     29,646,794    33,265,599
               

Segment assets:

       

Soft drinks

   347,396,186     360,567,305    466,784,359

Other beverages

   9,533,485     14,108,173    11,349,753

Packaging

   6,554,713     11,202,878    13,346,108
               

Total segment assets

   363,484,384     385,878,356    491,480,220
               

Capital expenditures:

       

Soft drinks

   35,020,441     26,997,195    25,302,338

Other beverages

   1,673,225     679,705    894,117

Packaging

   310,703     293,535    502,353
               

Total capital expenditures

   37,004,369     27,970,435    26,698,808
               

 

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A geographical summary of the Company’s operations by segment calculated under Chilean GAAP is as follows:

 

     For the year ended December 31,  
     2006    2005     2004  
     ThCh$    ThCh$     ThCh$  

Revenue:

       

Sales to unaffiliated customers:

       

Chile

   219,791,281    212,050,410     203,144,812  

Brazil

   218,904,483    165,922,845     135,348,579  

Argentina

   108,036,060    98,098,486     88,987,156  
                 

Total revenue

   546,731,824    476,071,741     427,480,547  
                 

Operating income:

       

Chile

   48,148,694    47,470,772     42,840,816  

Brazil

   34,929,708    20,910,375     14,025,313  

Argentina

   11,983,692    11,162,968     9,651,977  
                 

Total operating income

   95,062,094    79,544,115     66,518,106  
                 

Financial income:

       

Chile

   7,226,132    24,556,120     21,903,423  

Brazil

   5,220,036    3,748,456     2,695,306  

Argentina

   86,109    816,399     64,748  
                 

Total financial income

   12,532,277    29,120,975     24,663,477  
                 

Financial expenses:

       

Chile

   9,006,856    13,671,252     10,976,941  

Brazil

   3,903,129    3,233,204     4,762,470  

Argentina

   2,462,891    4,651,071     4,506,549  
                 

Total financial expenses

   15,372,876    21,555,527     20,245,960  
                 

Share of income from unconsolidated affiliates:

       

Chile

   357,047    (95,795 )   317,688  

Brazil

   68,278    494,108     599,905  

Argentina

   90,228    387,383     127,773  
                 

Total share of income from unconsolidated affiliates

   515,553    785,696     1,045,366  
                 

Income tax expenses (benefit):

       

Chile

   6,038,351    5,900,111     4,331,779  

Brazil

   5,395,783    1,941,716     1,085,270  

Argentina

   2,121,191    886,745     (1,244,411 )
                 

Total income tax expenses

   13,555,325    8,728,572     4,172,638  
                 

 

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     At December 31,
     2006    2005    2004
     ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$

Depreciation:

        

Chile

   13,002,007    13,636,960    14,847,320

Brazil

   9,734,961    9,197,253    10,802,884

Argentina

   6,816,918    6,812,581    7,615,395
              

Total depreciation

   29,553,886    29,646,794    33,265,599
              

Identifiable long-lived assets:

        

Chile

   151,715,521    177,933,410    253,214,932

Brazil

   128,553,902    120,574,256    128,483,314

Argentina

   69,204,915    73,171,133    91,551,503
              

Total identifiable long-lived assets

   349,474,338    371,678,799    473,249,749
              

A reconciliation of total segment assets by product, and long-lived assets by country to total consolidated assets for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 is as follows:

 

     At December 31,

Industry

   2006    2005    2004
     ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$

Total segment assets

   363,484,384    385,878,355    491,480,219

Cash

   16,342,273    14,715,194    14,625,581

Financial instruments

   33,216,669    40,537,634    25,008,857

Amounts due from related parties

   2,929,747    5,727,454    122,410

Recoverable taxes

   7,911,516    9,985,558    5,894,839

Deferred income taxes

   890,432    690,704    —  

Investments in related companies

   22,466,621    21,835,178    21,168,707

Investment in other companies

   55,945    55,716    57,382

Intangible assets (net)

   167,452    179,542    227,314

Liabilities deducted from segment assets

   66,134,108    57,491,304    54,628,847
              

Total assets

   513,599,147    537,096,639    613,214,156
              

Identifiable long-lived assets

   349,474,338    371,678,799    473,249,749

Current assets

   164,124,809    165,417,840    139,964,407
              

Total assets

   513,599,147    537,096,639    613,214,156
              

 

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e) Derivative financial instruments

Derivative financial instruments are used by the Company principally in the management of foreign currency risk and its exposure to changes in the price of sugar. The Company does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. See Note 25 above for the detail of the derivative instruments outstanding at December 31, 2006 and 2005.

As described in paragraph 1k), under U.S. GAAP, the Company applies SFAS 133. SFAS 133 requires that all derivative instruments be recognized on the balance sheet at fair value and that changes in the fair value be recognized in income when they occur, the only exception being derivatives that qualify as hedges. To qualify the derivative instrument as a hedge, the Company must meet strict hedge effectiveness and contemporaneous documentation requirements at the initiation of the hedge and assess the hedge effectiveness on an ongoing basis over the life of the hedge. None of the Company’s derivative financial instruments were designated as hedges for U.S. GAAP reconciliation purposes.

The financial instruments used by the Company involve elements of market risk and credit risk. Market risk is the possibility that future changes in foreign exchange may make the financial instruments more or less valuable. Credit risk is the possibility of default by the counterparties. The loss that the Company would incur if a counterparty defaulted is significantly less than the instruments’ notional value and the loss exposure is the fair value of the instrument. The Company does not require collateral or other security for the instruments except for operations undertaken on the London International Financial Futures and Options Exchange futures market, for which a margin deposit of US$ 1,800 for each 50 tons of sugar transacted is required.

 

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f) Operating income

Under Chilean GAAP, the following income and expenses arising during the years ended 2006, 2005 and 2004 are classified as “Non-operating income and expense” whereas under U.S. GAAP they would be included within “Operating income”:

 

     At December 31,  
     2006     2005     2004  
     ThCh$     ThCh$     ThCh$  

Operating income as reported under Chilean GAAP

   95,062,094     79,544,115     66,518,106  

Gain on sale of, plant property and equipment

   —       273,459     —    

Lease of property (offices)

   —       —       29,726  

Reversal of Pis Cofin provision

   4,179,585     —       —    

Provision for property, plant and equipment Itaoca

   —       —       (3,058,618 )

Staff severance indemnities

   —       (2,454,488 )   (2,434 )

Lawsuit fees

   (437,859 )   (513,467 )   —    

Realization of deposits in guaranty over containers

   490,075     —       —    

Provision PIS Coffins

   —       (2,328,102 )   —    

Provision for labor, tax and commercial lawsuits

   (747,737 )   (555,882 )   (1,752,974 )

Obsolescence and write-off of property, plant and equipment

   (3,714,979 )   (1,136,813 )   (130,828 )

Loss on sale of property, plant and equipment

   (2,128,203 )   —       (297,633 )

Provision for loss of investment in Transora

   —       —       (648,580 )

Provision for equity investee in Centralli Refrigerantes S.A.

   (64,458 )   (62,094 )   (83,776 )
                  

Operating income under U.S. GAAP format

   92,638,518     72,766,728     60,572,989  
                  

 

g) Concentrations of credit risk

The assets of the Company that are potentially subject to significant concentrations of credit risk are deposits held with banks and financial institutions, investments in derivative instruments and trade accounts receivable.

The Company holds accounts with a variety of banks and does not hold significant deposits or derivative instruments with any single bank. The Company has a wide customer base and trades with a large number of small customers. Consequently, the Company does not believe that it had any significant concentrations of credit risk at December 31, 2006.

 

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h) Disclosures regarding the fair values of financial instruments

The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments were as follows:

 

     At December 31,  
     2006     2005  
    

Carrying

value

   

Fair

value

   

Carrying

value

   

Fair

value

 
     ThCh$     ThCh$     ThCh$     ThCh$  

Cash

   16,342,273     16,342,273     14,715,194     14,715,194  

Time deposits

   7,173,319     7,173,319     26,240,283     26,240,283  

Marketable securities

   26,043,350     26,032,970     14,297,351     14,299,877  

Trade accounts receivable (net)

   36,137,487     36,137,487     34,945,430     34,945,430  

Notes receivable (net)

   12,464,812     12,464,812     11,376,844     11,376,844  

Other receivables (net)

   11,649,352     11,649,352     20,192,814     20,192,814  

Long-term credits

   5,494,271     5,494,271     8,669,179     8,669,179  

Long-term investment in bonds

   82,246,668     81,400,770     85,896,918     85,654,343  

Long-term receivables

   51,353     51,353     112,794     112,794  

Cross-currency swaps

   30,805,953     30,805,953     33,922,029     33,922,029  

Foreign-currency forward contracts.

   (52,639 )   (52,639 )   (514,296 )   (514,296 )

Futures contracts

   480,039     480,039     —       —    
     At December 31,  
     2006     2005  
    

Carrying

value

    Fair value    

Carrying

value

    Fair value  
     ThCh$     ThCh$     ThCh$     ThCh$  

Short and long-term term bank borrowings

   3,346,890     3,346,890     29,480,284     29,480,284  

Bonds payable

   105,997,655     124,290,448     117,911,663     130,861,918  

Dividends payable

   4,712,773     4,712,773     4,062,425     4,062,425  

Accounts payable

   42,868,132     42,868,132     38,672,141     38,672,141  

Other creditors short and long-term

   3,309,607     3,309,607     3,034,697     3,034,697  

Cash, receivables and account payable: the carrying amounts approximate fair value due to the short-term maturity of these instruments.

Time deposits, marketable securities and deposit credits: Fair value of time deposits and deposit credits was determined using rates currently available in the market and the fair value of marketable securities is based on quoted market prices for the marketable securities.

Long-term investment in bonds: The fair value of the investment in bonds was determined based on quoted market prices.

Bonds payable: The fair value of bonds payable, including current portion, is estimated based on the quoted market price of the Company’s US dollar - denominated bonds payable.

Foreign currency contracts: The estimated fair values of the forward and swaps contracts are based on quoted market prices at year end.

Futures contracts: The estimated fair values of the forward and swaps contracts are based on quoted market prices at year end.

 

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i) Available-for-sale securities

The following are required disclosures for investments classified as available for-sale in accordance with SFAS 115. Realized gains and losses are determined using the proceeds from sale less the cost of the investments identified to be sold. Gross gains and losses realized on the sale of available-for-sale securities for the year ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 are as follows:

 

     Years ended December 31,
     2006    2005    2004
     ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$

Proceeds on realized gains

   —      31,642,955    16,577,909

Realized gains

   —      2,565,219    345,743

Proceeds on realized losses

   —      —      —  

Realized losses

   —      —      —  

The carrying value and market value of securities available-for-sale as of December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 are as follows:

 

     Year ended December 31, 2006
     Cost   

Gross

Unrealized

Gains

  

Gross

Unrealized

Losses

   

Estimated

Fair Value

     ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$     ThCh$

Available-for-sale-investments:

          

Chilean treasury bonds

   7,819,276    —      (95,939 )   7,723,337

Other securities of Chilean institutions

   47,601,682    252,938    (924,567 )   46,930,053

Foreign investments

   32,456,079    196,853    (285,563 )   32,367,369
                    

Total

   87,877,037    449,791    (1,306,069 )   87,020,759
                    
     Year ended December 31, 2005
     Cost   

Gross

Unrealized

Gains

  

Gross

Unrealized

Losses

   

Estimated

Fair Value

     ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$     ThCh$

Available-for-sale-investments:

          

Chilean treasury bonds

   7,713,022    —      (46,296 )   7,666,726

Other securities of Chilean institutions

   47,091,118    337,414    (529,716 )   46,898,816

Foreign investments

   33,804,131    198,009    (199,460 )   33,802,680
                    

Total

   88,608,271    535,423    (775,472 )   88,368,222
                    
     Year ended December 31, 2004
     Cost    Gross
Unrealized
Gains
  

Gross

Unrealized
Losses

    Estimated
Fair Value
     ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$     ThCh$

Available-for-sale-investments:

          

Chilean treasury bonds

   8,723,341    156,273    —       8,879,614

Other securities of Chilean institutions

   62,769,518    1,707,378    (41,332 )   64,435,564

Foreign investments

   34,580,745    2,123,701    (157,293 )   36,547,153
                    

Total

   106,073,604    3,987,352    (198,625 )   109,862,331
                    

 

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The contractual maturities of securities classified by the Company as available-for-sale are as follows:

 

     Year ended December 31, 2006
     Within one
year
  

After one

year but

within five

years

  

After five

years but

within ten

years

   After
ten
years
   Total
     ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$    ThCh$

Available-for-sale-investments:

              

Chilean treasury bonds

   187,889    —      7,631,387    —      7,819,276

Other securities of Chilean institutions

   5,203,965    5,361,137    37,036,580    —      47,601,682

Foreign investments

   1,621,881    11,328,565    19,505,633    —      32,456,079
                        

Total

   7,013,735    16,689,702    64,173,600    —      87,877,037
                        

 

j) Goodwill

The Company has performed the impairment test of goodwill as required by SFAS No.142, which did not result in any impairment.

Total carrying value of goodwill, net of accumulated amortization calculated up to December 31, 2001, amounts to ThCh$ 90,637,300 as of December 31, 2006 and has been allocated to the Softdrinks business segment.

 

k) Concentrations of other risks

The majority of the Company’s net sales are derived from the distribution of Coca-Cola soft drinks. The Company produces, markets and distributes Coca-Cola soft drinks through standard bottler agreements between the Company’s individual bottler subsidiaries and The Coca-Cola Company. Under the bottler agreements, The Coca-Cola Company unilaterally sets the prices for Coca-Cola soft drink concentrates sold to the Company.

The Company is dependent on The Coca-Cola Company to renew such bottler agreements. The bottler agreements are subject to termination by The Coca-Cola Company in the event of default by the Company or upon expiration in accordance with their respective terms. No assurance can be given that the bottler agreements will be renewed upon their expiration. Termination or non-renewal of the bottler agreements would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business.

The soft drink and non-alcoholic beverage business is highly competitive in each of the Company’s franchise territories. In each of its franchise territories, the Company competes with bottlers of PepsiCo Inc. as well as bottlers of regional brands. The Company’s soft drink products also compete generally with other non-alcoholic beverages.

 

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l) Consolidated valuation and qualifying accounts

 

Description

  

Balance at

Beginning

of period

  

Additions

(charged to

costs and

expenses)

   

Deductions

(debits to

the

allowance)

   

Balance at

end of
period

     ThCh$    ThCh$     ThCh$     ThCh$

Allowance for doubtful accounts (1):

         

Year ended December 31, 2004

   3,329,694    917,910     (617,604 )   3,630,000

Year ended December 31, 2005

   3,630,000    599,422     (2,328,949 )   1,900,473

Year ended December 31, 2006

   1,900,473    210,925     (567,124 )   1,544,274

Allowance for obsolescence of inventories:

         

Year ended December 31, 2004

   231,583    359,810     (355,727 )   235,666

Year ended December 31, 2005

   235,666    293,455     (375,343 )   153,778

Year ended December 31, 2006

   153,778    917,437     (534,741 )   536,474

Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets (2):

         

Year ended December 31, 2004

   21,542,147    (3,862,447 )   —       17,679,700

Year ended December 31, 2005

   17,679,700    (6,707,165 )   —       10,972,535

Year ended December 31, 2006

   10,972,535    (10,972,535 )   —       —  

 

(1) Includes allowances for trade, non-trade and other receivables.

 

(2) The balances and changes in the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets are expressed in accordance with Chilean GAAP.

 

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m) Recent accounting pronouncements

In July 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance on the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. FIN 48 requires that the Company recognize in the financial statements the impact of a tax position if that position will more likely than not be sustained on audit, based on the technical merits of the position. FIN 48 also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosures, and transition provisions. Any transition adjustment recognized on the date of adoption will be recorded as an adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the adoption period. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Based on current evaluation, the Company does not expect the adoption of this interpretation to have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS No. 157”). SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This statement does not require any new fair value measurements; rather, it applies to other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements. The provisions of this statement are to be applied prospectively as of the beginning of the fiscal year in which this statement is initially applied, with any transition adjustment recognized as a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings. The provisions of SFAS No. 157 are effective for the fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007; therefore, the Company anticipates adopting this standard as of January 1, 2008. It has not determined the effect, if any, the adoption of this statement will have on its financial condition or results of operations.

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Item   

Description

  1.1    English translation of our Bylaws (filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in our annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996 and incorporated herein by reference)
  8.1    List of our subsidiaries (filed herewith).
12.1    Certification of Jaime Garcia pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
12.2    Certification of Osvaldo Garay pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
13.1    Certification of Jaime Garcia pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
13.2    Certification of Osvaldo Garay pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).