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United States
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
FORM
20-F
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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 June 30, 2016
OR
[ ]
TRANSITION
REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
OR
[ ]
SHELL
COMPANY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission
file number 001-13542
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
(Exact name of
Registrant as specified in its charter)
IRSA
Investments and Representations Inc.
(Translation of
Registrant’s name into English)
Republic
of Argentina
(country of
incorporation or organization)
Bolívar
108
(C1066AAD)
Buenos
Aires, Argentina
(Address of principal executive
offices)
Matías
Gaivironsky
Chief
Financial and Administrative Officer
Tel
+54(11) 4323-7449 finanzas@irsa.com.ar
Moreno
877 24th Floor
(C1091AAQ)
Buenos
Aires, Argentina
(Name, Telephone,
E-mail and/or address of Company Contact Person)
Securities
registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12 (b) of the
Act
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Title of each
class
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Name of each
exchange on which registered
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Global Depositary
Shares, each representing ten shares of Common Stock
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New York Stock
Exchange
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Common Stock, par
value one Peso per share
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New York Stock
Exchange*
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IRSA
INVERSIONES Y REPRESENTACIONES SOCIEDAD ANÓNIMA
(THE
“COMPANY”)
*Not for trading,
but only in connection with the registration of Global Depositary
Shares, pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
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: None
The number of
outstanding shares of the issuers common stock as of June 30, 2016
was 578,676,460.
Indicate by check
mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined
in Rule 405 of the Securities Act: x Yes oNo
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. xYes oNo
If the registrant
is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of
1934. xYes oNo
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 and Exchange Act
of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or of 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: xYes oNo
Indicate by check
mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted
on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File
required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of the
Regulation S-T (232.405 of this
chapter) during the
preceding 12 months (or such shorter period that the registrant was
required to submit and post such files). o
Yes xNo
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 o Accelerated filer x Non-accelerated
filer o
Indicate by check
mark which basis of accounting the registrant has used to prepare
the financial statements included in this filing:
U.S. GAAP
o International Financial Reporting Standards as
issued by the International Accounting statements included in this
filing: x Other o
If other has been
checked in response to the previous question, indicate by check
mark which financial statement item the registrant has elected to
follow. Item 17 o Item 18
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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). xYes o No
IRSA
INVERSIONES Y REPRESENTACIONES SOCIEDAD ANÓNIMA
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Page
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DISCLAIMER
REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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iv
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CERTAIN
MEASUREMENTS AND TERMS
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v
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PRESENTATION
OF FINANCIAL AND CERTAIN OTHER INFORMATION
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v
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MARKET
DATA
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vi
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PART
I
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1
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ITEM
1. Identity of Directors, Senior Management and
Advisers
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1
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ITEM
2. Offer Statistics and Expected Timetable
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1
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ITEM
3. Key Information
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1
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A.
Selected Consolidated Financial Data
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1
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B.
Capitalization and Indebtedness
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6
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C.
Reasons for the Offer and Use of Proceeds
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6
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D.
Risk Factors
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6
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ITEM
4. Information on the Company
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38
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A.
History and Development of the Company
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38
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B.
Business Overview
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46
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C.
Organizational Structure
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105
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D.
Property, Plant and Equipment
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108
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Item
4A. Unresolved Staff Comments.
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110
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Item
5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects.
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110
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A.
Operating Results
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110
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B.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
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152
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C.
Research and Development, Patents and Licenses, Etc.
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159
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D.
Trend Information
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159
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E.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
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161
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F.
Tabular Disclosure of Contractual Obligations
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161
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G.
Safe Harbor
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161
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ITEM
6. Directors, Senior Management and Employees
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161
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A.
Directors and Senior Management
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161
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B.
Compensation
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166
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C.
Board Practices
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168
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D.
Employees
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169
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E.
Share Ownership
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170
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ITEM
7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions
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171
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A.
Major Shareholders
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171
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B.
Related Party Transactions
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172
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C.
Interests of Experts and Counsel
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175
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ITEM
8. Financial information
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175
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A.
Consolidated Statements and Other Financial
Information
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175
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B.
Significant Changes.
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182
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ITEM
9. The Offer and Listing
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182
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A.
Offer and Listing Details
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182
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B.
Plan of Distribution
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183
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C.
Markets
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183
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D.
Selling Shareholders
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185
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E.
Dilution
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185
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F.
Expenses of the Issue
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186
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ITEM
10. Additional Information
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186
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A.
Share Capital
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186
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B.
Memorandum and Articles of Association
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186
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C.
Material Contracts
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191
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D.
Exchange Controls
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191
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E.
Taxation
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195
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F.
Dividends and Paying Agents
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201
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G.
Statement by Experts
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201
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H.
Documents on display
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201
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I.
Subsidiary Information
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201
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ITEM
11. Quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market
risk
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201
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ITEM
12. Description of Other than Equity Securities
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201
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A.
Debt Secuirities
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201
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B.
Warrants and Rights
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201
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C.
Other Securities
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202
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D.
American Depositary Shares
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202
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PART
II
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202
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ITEM
13. Defaults, Dividend Arrearages and Delinquencies
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202
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ITEM
14. Material Modifications to the Rights of Security Holders and
Use of Proceeds
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202
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A.
Fair Price Provision
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202
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B.
Limitations on the payment of dividends.
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204
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ITEM
15. Controls and Procedures
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204
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A.
Disclosure Controls and Procedures.
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204
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B.
Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over
FinancialReporting
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204
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C.
Attestation Report of the Registered Public Accounting
Firm
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205
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D.
Changes in Internal Control Over FinancialReporting
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205
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ITEM 16.
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205
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A.
Audit Committee Financial Expert
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205
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B.
Code of Ethics
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205
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C.
Principal Accountant Fees and Services
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205
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D.
Exemption from the Listing Standards for Audit
Committees
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205
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E.
Purchase of Equity Securities by the Issuer and its
Affiliates
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205
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F.
Change in Registrant’s CertifyingAccountant
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205
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G.
Corporate Governance
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205
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H.
Mine Safety Disclosures
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207
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PART
III
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208
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ITEM
17. Financial Statements
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208
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ITEM
18. Financial Statements
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208
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ITEM 19.
EXHIBITS
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208
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DISCLAIMER REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The U.S. Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a “safe
harbor” for forward-looking statements.
This annual report
includes forward-looking statements, principally under the captions
“Summary”, “Item 3.D. Risk
Factors”, “Item 4. Information on the
Company” and “Item 5. Operating and Financial
Review and Prospects”. We have based these forward-looking
statements largely on our current beliefs, expectations and
projections about future events and financial trends affecting our
business. Many important factors, in addition to those discussed
elsewhere in this annual report, could cause our actual results to
differ substantially from those anticipated in our forward-looking
statements, including, among other things:
·
changes in general
economic, business, political, legal, social or other conditions in
Argentina or elsewhere in Latin America or in Israel or changes in
developed or emerging markets;
·
changes in capital
markets in general that may affect policies or attitudes toward
lending to Argentina or Argentine companies;
·
inflation and
deflation;
·
fluctuations in
prevailing interest rates;
·
current and future
government regulation;
·
adverse legal or
regulatory disputes or proceedings;
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fluctuations and
declines in the value of Argentine public debt;
·
political events,
civil strife and armed conflicts;
·
government
intervention in the private sector, including through
nationalization, expropriation, labor regulation or other
actions;
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restrictions on
transfer of foreign currencies;
·
competition in the
shopping center sector, office or other commercial properties and
related industries;
·
potential loss of
significant tenants at our shopping centers, offices or other
commercial properties;
·
our ability to
timely transact in the real estate market in Argentina or
Israel;
·
our ability to meet
our debt obligations;
·
shifts in consumer
purchasing habits and trends;
·
technological
changes and our potential inability to implement new
technologies;
·
deterioration in
regional, national or global businesses and economic
conditions;
·
fluctuations and
declines in the exchange rate of the Peso and the NIS against other
currencies;
·
risks related to
our investment in Israel; and
·
the risk factors
discussed under “Item 3.D. Risk
Factors”.
The words
“believe”, “may”, “will”,
“aim”, “estimate”, “continue”,
“anticipate”, “intend”,
“expect”, “forecast”,
“foresee”, “understand” and similar other
words identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking
statements include information concerning our possible or assumed
future results of operations, business strategies, financing plans,
competitive position, industry environment, potential growth
opportunities, the effects of future regulation and the effects of
competition. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date
they were made, and we undertake no obligation to update publicly
or to revise any forward-looking statements after we distribute
this annual report because of new information, future events or
other factors. In light of the risks and uncertainties described
above, the forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in
this annual report might not occur and are not guarantees of future
performance.
As of June 30,
2016, the Company has established two operations centers to manage
its global business, “Operations Center in Argentina”
and “Operations Center in Israel.”
You should not
place undue reliance on such statements which speak only as of the
date that they were made. These cautionary statements should be
considered in connection with any written or oral forward-looking
statements that we may issue in the future.
CERTAIN
MEASUREMENTS AND TERMS
As used throughout
this annual report, the terms “IRSA”, the
“Company”, “we”, “us” and
“our” refer to IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones
Sociedad Anónima,
together with our consolidated subsidiaries, except where we make
clear that such terms refer only to the parent
company.
In Argentina the
standard measure of area in the real estate market is the square
meter (m2), while in the United States and certain other
jurisdictions the standard measure of area is the square foot (sq.
ft.). All units of area shown in this annual report (e.g., gross leasable area of buildings
(or “GLA”) and size of undeveloped land) are expressed
in terms of square meters. One square meter is equal to
approximately 10.764 square feet. One hectare is equal to
approximately 10,000 square meters and to approximately 2.47
acres.
As used herein:
“GLA” or “gross leasable area”, in the case
of shopping centers, refers to the total leasable area of the
property, regardless of our ownership interest in such property
(excluding common areas and parking and space occupied by
supermarkets, hypermarkets, gas stations and co-owners, except
where specifically stated).
PRESENTATION
OF FINANCIAL AND CERTAIN OTHER INFORMATION
This annual report
contains our Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of June
30, 2016 and 2015 for our fiscal years ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014 (our “Audited Consolidated Financial
Statements”). Our Audited Consolidated Financial Statements
included elsewhere herein have been audited by Price Waterhouse
& Co S.R.L. City of Buenos Aires, Argentina, member of
PriceWaterhouseCoopers International Limited, an independent
registered public accounting firm whose report is included
herein.
Pursuant to
Resolution N° 562/09 issued by the Argentine Comisión Nacional de Valores
(“CNV”), as subsequently amended by Resolution N°
576/10, and further amended and restated by Resolution N°
622/13 (the “CNV Rules”), all listed companies in
Argentina with certain exceptions (i.e., financial institutions and
insurance entities) were required to present their consolidated
financial statements for accounting periods beginning on or after
January 1, 2012 in accordance with International Financial
Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the
International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”).
Therefore, in 2013 we prepared for the first time our Consolidated
Financial Statements under IFRS for our financial year ended June
30, 2013, which included comparative financial information for the
year ended June 30, 2012. All IFRS issued by the IASB effective at
the time of preparing the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements
have been applied. The opening IFRS statement of financial position
was prepared as of our transition date of July 1,
2011.
On October 11,
2015, the Company, through its subsidiaries, obtained control of
IDB Development Corporation (“IDBD”). IDBD’s
fiscal year ends on December 31 each year and the Company’s
fiscal year ends on June 30. IDBD’s quarterly and annual
reporting follows the guidelines of Israeli accounting standards,
which means that the information is only available to IRSA after
the applicable statutory periods expire. Therefore, the Company has
started to consolidate IDBD’s results of operations with a
three-month lag, adjusted for the effects of material transactions
that may have taken place during the reported period. Hence,
IDBD’s results of operations for the period beginning on
October 11, 2015 (the date the Company obtained control of IDBD)
through March 31, 2016, are included in the Company’s
consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the fiscal year
ended June 30, 2016, adjusted by such material transactions that
occurred between April 1 and June 30, 2016, mainly due to the
decrease of the market price of Clal’s shares and the impact
of such decrease in our registration of the investment in
Clal.
Given the
materiality of IDBD’s results on the Company’s
consolidated results, the Company had to make changes on the
presentation format of its financial information for ease of
analysis. The most significant change is in line with the new
organizational structure, which was split into two large operations
centers in Argentina and Israel. In this regard, changes have been
made to certain notes and tables and their respective order,
classification and content, on a geographic basis and taking into
consideration the significance of the Company’s global
operations following IDBD’s consolidation.
As of June 30,
2016, the Company has established two Operations Centers to manage
its global business, mainly through the following
companies:
MARKET
DATA
Market data used
throughout this annual report was 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 amounts
which appear in this annual report (including percentage amounts)
may not sum due to rounding.
In this annual
report where we refer to “Peso”, “Pesos”,
“ARS” or “Ps.” we mean Argentine Pesos, the
lawful currency in Argentina; when we refer to “U.S.
dollars,” or “U.S.$” we mean United States
Dollars, the lawful currency of the United States of America, when
we refer to “NIS”, we mean New Israel Shekels, the
lawful currency of Israel; and when we refer to “Central
Bank” we mean the Argentine Central Bank.
Solely for the
convenience of the reader, we have translated certain Peso amounts
into U.S. dollars at the offer exchange rate quoted by Banco de la
Nación Argentina for June 30, 2016, which was
Ps.15.04=U.S.$1.00. We have also translated certain NIS amounts
into U.S. dollars at the offer exchange rate for June 30, 2016
which was NIS 3.8575=U.S.$1.00. We make no representation that the
Peso, NIS or U.S. dollar amounts actually represent or could have
been or could be converted into U.S. dollars at the rates
indicated, at any particular rate or at all.
PART
I
ITEM
1. IDENTITY
OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISERS
This item is not
applicable.
ITEM
2. OFFER
STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE
This item is not
applicable.
ITEM
3. KEY
INFORMATION
A. Selected
Consolidated Financial Data
The following
selected consolidated financial data has been derived from our
consolidated financial statements as of the dates and for each of
the periods indicated below. This information should also be read
in conjunction with our Audited Consolidated Financial Statements
included under Item 8. “Financial Information” and the
discussion in Item 5. “Operating and Financial Review and
Prospects”. The selected Consolidated Statement of
Comprehensive Income data for the years ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014, and the selected consolidated balance sheet data as of
June 30, 2016 and 2015 have been derived from our consolidated
financial statements included in this annual report which have been
audited by Price Waterhouse & Co. S.R.L., City of Buenos Aires,
Argentina, a member firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers International
Limited, an independent registered public accounting
firm.
On October 11,
2015, we acquired control of IDBD. In conformity with IFRS 3,
IDBD’s information is included in our financial statements
since the acquisition date, without affecting the information from
previous years. Therefore, the consolidated financial information
for periods after the acquisition date is not comparable to
previous periods. For more information see Item 5. “Operating
and Financial Review and Prospects−Factors Affecting
Comparability of our Results.”
Summary
Consolidated Financial and Other Information for
IRSA
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For
the fiscal year ended June 30,
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2016
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2016
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2015
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2014
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2013
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2012
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(in
millions of
US$)
(ii)
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(in
millions of Ps.) (i)
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Consolidated
Statements of Operations
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Revenues
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2,173
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32,675
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3,403
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2,845
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2,187
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1,790
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Costs
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(1,496)
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(22,499)
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(1,511)
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(1,354)
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(1,088)
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(859)
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Gross
profit
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677
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10,176
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1,892
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1,491
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1,099
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931
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Gain from disposal
of investment properties
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74
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1,113
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1,163
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236
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184
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117
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General and
administrative expenses
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(129)
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(1,933)
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(374)
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(297)
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(195)
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(174)
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Selling
expenses
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(395)
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(5,948)
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(194)
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(146)
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(106)
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(85)
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Other operating
results, net
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2
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24
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28
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(46)
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93
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(32)
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Profit
from operations
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228
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3,432
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2,515
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1,238
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1,076
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757
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Share of profit/
(loss) of associates and joint ventures
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30
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447
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(1,023)
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(414)
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(7)
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12
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Profit
from operations before financial results and income
tax
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258
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3,879
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1,492
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824
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1,068
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769
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Finance
income
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119
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1,788
|
137
|
132
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120
|
105
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Finance
costs
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(395)
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(5,938)
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(1,107)
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(1,749)
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(772)
|
(528)
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Other financial
results
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(58)
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(870)
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37
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(102)
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15
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(4)
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Financial
results, net
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(334)
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(5,020)
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(933)
|
(1,719)
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(638)
|
(427)
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(Loss)/
profit before income tax
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(76)
|
(1,141)
|
559
|
(895)
|
430
|
342
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Income tax
expense
|
(10)
|
(149)
|
(489)
|
64
|
(133)
|
(117)
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(Loss)/
profit for the year
|
(86)
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(1,290)
|
70
|
(831)
|
297
|
225
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Attributable
to:
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|
|
|
|
|
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Equity holders of
the parent
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(46)
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(693)
|
(41)
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(786)
|
239
|
204
|
Non-controlling
interest
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(40)
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(597)
|
111
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(45)
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58
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21
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(Loss)/
profit per common share attributable
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|
|
|
|
|
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to
equity holders of the parent:
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|
|
|
|
|
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Basic
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(0.08)
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(1.21)
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(0.07)
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(1.36)
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0.41
|
0.35
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Diluted
|
(0.08)
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(1.21)
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(0.07)
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(1.36)
|
0.41
|
0.35
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consolidated
Statements of Comprehensive Operations
(Loss)
/ profit for the year
|
(86)
|
(1,290)
|
70
|
(831)
|
297
|
225
|
Other comprehensive
(loss)/ income:
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Currency
translation adjustment
|
(51)
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(760)
|
(164)
|
472
|
58
|
18
|
Share of currency
translation adjustment of joint ventures and associates accounted
for using the equity method
|
317
|
4,765
|
56
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(29)
|
(1)
|
(3)
|
Share of change in
the fair value of hedging instruments of associates and joint
ventures accounted for using the equity method
|
(6)
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(93)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
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Items
that may not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss, net of
income tax
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Actuarial loss from
defined benefit plans net of income taxes
|
(3)
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(42)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
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Other
comprehensive income / (loss) for the year
|
257
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3,870
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(108)
|
443
|
57
|
15
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Total
comprehensive income / (loss) for the year
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172
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2,580
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(38)
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(388)
|
354
|
240
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Attributable
to:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity holders of
the parent
|
(56)
|
(840)
|
(165)
|
(438)
|
288
|
219
|
Non-controlling
interest
|
227
|
3,420
|
127
|
50
|
66
|
21
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH
FLOW DATA
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash generated
by operating activities
|
275
|
4,139
|
834
|
1,022
|
863
|
692
|
Net cash generated
by /(used in) investing activities
|
546
|
8,210
|
261
|
(917)
|
(46)
|
(247)
|
Net cash used in
financing activities
|
(264)
|
(3,968)
|
(1,390)
|
(597)
|
(306)
|
(493)
|
|
For
the fiscal year ended June 30,
|
|
2016
|
2016
|
2015
|
2014
|
2013
|
2012
|
|
(in
millions of
US$)(ii)
|
(in
millions of Ps.) (i)
|
Consolidated
Statements of Financial Position
|
|
|
|
|
|
ASSETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-current
assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment
properties
|
3,316
|
49,872
|
3,490
|
3,270
|
3,983
|
3,266
|
Property, plant and
equipment
|
1,599
|
24,055
|
243
|
220
|
213
|
228
|
Trading
properties
|
297
|
4,471
|
128
|
131
|
94
|
83
|
Intangible
assets
|
782
|
11,763
|
127
|
124
|
173
|
123
|
Investment in
associates and joint ventures
|
1,080
|
16,236
|
2,552
|
2,261
|
1,424
|
1,446
|
Deferred income tax
assets
|
42
|
638
|
53
|
369
|
85
|
34
|
Income tax and
Minimum Presumed Income Tax (“MPIT”)
credit
|
8
|
123
|
109
|
110
|
130
|
103
|
Restricted
assets
|
4
|
54
|
-
|
-
|
11
|
-
|
Trade and other
receivables
|
229
|
3,441
|
115
|
92
|
85
|
93
|
Employee
benefits
|
-
|
4
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Investments in
financial assets
|
148
|
2,226
|
703
|
275
|
267
|
656
|
Financial assets
held for sale
|
222
|
3,346
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Derivative
financial instruments
|
1
|
8
|
206
|
-
|
21
|
18
|
Total
non-current assets
|
7,729
|
116,237
|
7,726
|
6,851
|
6,487
|
6,050
|
Current
Assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trading
properties
|
16
|
241
|
3
|
5
|
12
|
10
|
Inventories
|
216
|
3,246
|
23
|
17
|
16
|
16
|
Restricted
assets
|
38
|
564
|
9
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
Income tax and
Minimum Presumed Income Tax (“MPIT”)
credit
|
34
|
506
|
19
|
16
|
-
|
-
|
Financial assets
held for sale
|
84
|
1,256
|
-
|
1,358
|
-
|
-
|
Trade and other
receivables
|
892
|
13,409
|
1,143
|
707
|
769
|
476
|
Investments in
financial assets
|
642
|
9,656
|
295
|
234
|
244
|
79
|
Derivative
financial instruments
|
1
|
19
|
29
|
13
|
-
|
-
|
|
For
the fiscal year ended June 30,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in
millions of
US$)(ii)
|
(in
millions of Ps.) (i)
|
Cash and cash
equivalents
|
922
|
13,866
|
375
|
610
|
797
|
259
|
Total
Current Assets
|
2,843
|
42,763
|
1,896
|
2,959
|
1,839
|
839
|
TOTAL
ASSETS
|
10,572
|
159,000
|
9,622
|
9,810
|
8,327
|
6,889
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SHAREHOLDERS’
EQUITY
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share
capital
|
38
|
575
|
574
|
574
|
579
|
579
|
Treasury
shares
|
-
|
4
|
5
|
5
|
-
|
-
|
Inflation
adjustment of share capital and treasury shares
|
8
|
123
|
123
|
123
|
123
|
274
|
Share
premium
|
53
|
793
|
793
|
793
|
793
|
793
|
Additional paid-in
capital from treasury shares
|
1
|
16
|
7
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Legal
reserve
|
8
|
117
|
117
|
117
|
85
|
71
|
Special
reserve
|
-
|
4
|
4
|
375
|
395
|
-
|
Other
reserves
|
48
|
726
|
299
|
806
|
532
|
421
|
Accumulated
deficit
|
(83)
|
(1,243)
|
(40)
|
(785)
|
239
|
511
|
Total
capital and reserves attributable to equity holders
|
74
|
1,115
|
1,882
|
2,008
|
2,746
|
2,649
|
Non-controlling
interest
|
824
|
12,386
|
376
|
548
|
385
|
390
|
TOTAL
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
|
898
|
13,501
|
2,258
|
2,556
|
3,131
|
3,039
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-current
liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade and other
payables
|
101
|
1,518
|
255
|
203
|
211
|
167
|
Borrowings
|
6,029
|
90,680
|
3,736
|
3,756
|
2,923
|
2,048
|
Derivative
financial instruments
|
7
|
105
|
265
|
321
|
-
|
-
|
Deferred income tax
liabilities
|
503
|
7,571
|
51
|
346
|
396
|
411
|
Employee
benefits
|
46
|
689
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Salaries and social
security liabilities
|
1
|
11
|
2
|
4
|
3
|
-
|
Provisions
|
88
|
1,325
|
374
|
205
|
58
|
18
|
Total
non-current liabilities
|
6,775
|
101,899
|
4,683
|
4,835
|
3,591
|
2,644
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current
liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade and other
payables
|
1,188
|
17,874
|
896
|
679
|
677
|
492
|
Borrowings
|
1,480
|
22,252
|
1,237
|
737
|
773
|
558
|
Derivative
financial instruments
|
7
|
112
|
238
|
14
|
2
|
-
|
Salaries and social
security liabilities
|
113
|
1,707
|
123
|
99
|
49
|
40
|
Provisions
|
69
|
1,039
|
52
|
18
|
14
|
2
|
Income tax and
Minimum Presumed Income Tax (“MPIT”)
liabilities
|
41
|
616
|
135
|
65
|
91
|
114
|
Liabilities held
for sale
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
807
|
-
|
-
|
Total
current liabilities
|
2,899
|
43,600
|
2,681
|
2,419
|
1,605
|
1,206
|
TOTAL
LIABILITIES
|
9,674
|
145,499
|
7,364
|
7,254
|
5,196
|
3,850
|
TOTAL
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
|
10,572
|
159,000
|
9,622
|
9,810
|
8,327
|
6,889
|
|
For
the fiscal year ended June 30,
|
|
2016
|
2016
|
2015
|
2014
|
2013
|
2012
|
OTHER
FINANCIAL DATA
|
(in
millions of US$) (ii)
|
(in
millions of Ps.) (i)
|
Basic net (loss)/
income per common share
|
(0.08)
|
(1.21)
|
(0.07)
|
(1.36)
|
0.41
|
0.35
|
Diluted net (loss)/
income per common share
|
(0.08)
|
(1.21)
|
(0.07)
|
(1.36)
|
0.41
|
0.35
|
Basic net (loss)/
income per GDS
|
(0.80)
|
(12.05)
|
(0.72)
|
(13.60)
|
4.10
|
3.50
|
Diluted net (loss)/
income per GDS
|
(0.80)
|
(12.05)
|
(0.71)
|
(13.60)
|
4.10
|
3.50
|
Diluted weighted
– average number of common shares
|
574,928,361
|
574,928,361
|
573,779,206
|
575,932,689
|
578,676,460
|
578,676,460
|
Depreciation and
amortization
|
179
|
2,694
|
175
|
226
|
220
|
169
|
Capital
expenditures
|
157
|
2,369
|
532
|
318
|
921
|
134
|
Working
capital
|
(56)
|
(837)
|
(783)
|
540
|
234
|
(366)
|
Ratio of current
assets to current liabilities
|
0.98
|
0.98
|
0.71
|
1.22
|
1.15
|
0.70
|
Ratio of
shareholders’ equity to total liabilities
|
0.09
|
0.09
|
0.31
|
0.35
|
0.60
|
0.79
|
Ratio of non
current assets to total assets
|
0.73
|
0.73
|
0.80
|
0.70
|
0.78
|
0.88
|
Dividend
paid
|
(7)
|
(106)
|
(69)
|
(113)
|
(240)
|
(263)
|
Dividends per
common share
|
(0.01)
|
(0.18)
|
(0.12)
|
(0.20)
|
(0.41)
|
(0.45)
|
Dividends per
GDS
|
(0.12)
|
(1.84)
|
(1.20)
|
(1.97)
|
(4.14)
|
(4.54)
|
Number of common
shares outstanding
|
575,153,497
|
575,153,497
|
574,450,945
|
573,771,763
|
578,676,460
|
578,676,460
|
Capital
stock
|
38
|
575
|
574
|
574
|
579
|
579
|
_________________
(i) Totals may not
sum due to rounding.
(ii) Solely for the
convenience of the reader we have translated Peso amounts into U.S.
Dollars at the seller exchange rate quoted by Banco de la
Nación Argentina as of June 30, 2016, which was Ps.15.04 per
US$1.00. We make no representation that the Argentine Peso or U.S.
Dollar amounts actually represent, could have been or could be
converted into U.S. Dollars at the rates indicated, at any
particular rate or at all. See “Exchange Rates”. Totals
may not sum due to rounding.
LOCAL EXCHANGE MARKET AND EXCHANGE RATES
During 2001 and
2015, Argentine government had established a series of exchange
control measures that restricted the free disposition of funds and
the transfer of funds abroad. To 2011, the Argentine government had
significantly curtailed access to foreign exchange by individuals
and private sector entities, making it necessary, among other
things, to obtain prior approval from the Central Bank to enter
into certain foreign exchange transactions such as payments
relating to royalties, services or fees payable to related parties
of Argentine companies outside Argentina.
With the change of
government, and political color, in December 2015, one of the first
measures taken by the Argentine government was to lift the
principal restrictions that limited access to individuals to
foreign exchange market. In this connection, Communication
“A” 5850 of the Central Bank admitted again the
possibility for individuals to have access to the local market,
however, up to a certain amount of money. As local economy became
stable in Argentina, and local markets reopened to foreign
commerce, the Central Bank issued on August 2016 Communication
“A” 6037 that lifted all remaining limitations.
Nowadays, all individuals have unrestrictive access to the local
exchange market, according to the conditions and procedures that
are explained in this document.
The following table
shows the maximum, minimum, average and closing exchange rates for
each period applicable to purchases of U.S. dollars.
|
Maximum(1)(2)
|
Minimum(1)(3)
|
Average(1)(4)
|
At
closing(1)
|
Fiscal year ended
June 30, 2012
|
4.5070
|
4.1250
|
4.3016
|
4.5070
|
Fiscal year ended
June 30, 2013
|
5.3680
|
4.5650
|
4.9339
|
5.3680
|
Fiscal year ended
June 30, 2014
|
8.0830
|
5.4850
|
6.9333
|
8.0830
|
Fiscal year ended
June 30, 2015
|
9.0380
|
8.163
|
8.5748
|
9.0380
|
Fiscal year ended
June 30, 2016
|
15.7500
|
9.1400
|
12.2769
|
14.9900
|
Month ended April
30, 2016
|
14.7400
|
14.0000
|
14.3367
|
14.2000
|
Month ended May 31,
2016
|
14.1900
|
13.8700
|
14.0720
|
13.9410
|
Month ended June
30, 2016
|
15.2500
|
13.6950
|
14.1343
|
14.9900
|
Month ended July
31, 2016
|
15.1000
|
14.5100
|
14.8410
|
14.9600
|
Month ended August
31, 2016
|
15.0500
|
14.6100
|
14.7899
|
14.8800
|
Month ended
September 30, 2016
|
15.3400
|
14.8500
|
15.0666
|
15.2600
|
October 2016
(through October 13, 2016)
|
15.1600
|
15.0200
|
15.1153
|
15.0820
|
_________________
SOURCE:
CENTRAL BANK
(1) Average
between the offer exchange rate and the bid exchange rate according
to Banco de la Nación Argentina “foreign currency
exchange rate”, against Pesos.
(2) The maximum
exchange rate appearing in the table was the highest end-of-month
exchange rate in the year or shorter period, as
indicated.
(3) The minimum
exchange rate appearing in the table was the lowest end-of-month
exchange rate in the year or shorter period, as
indicated.
(4) Average
exchange rates at the end of the month.
Although exchange
control regulations were lifted on August 2016, certain regulations
regarding the registration, disbursement, payment of principal and
interest and prepayments, among other exchange control measures
related to foreign indebtedness, remain in place, and we cannot
give you any assurance that additional exchange control regulations
will not be adopted in the future. See “Risk Factors—
Risks Relating to Argentina—Exchange controls and
restrictions on transfers abroad and capital inflow restrictions
have been limited in the past and may limit the availability of
international credit.”
Exchange controls
regulations currently in effect in Argentina include those
described below.
Registration Requirements
A debtor must
inform the Central Bank of any foreign indebtedness (financial and
commercial) it incurs and must register and validate such
indebtedness in accordance with Communication “A” 3602.
Compliance with such information with the Central Bank is required
in order to enable such debtor to purchase foreign currency in the
Argentine foreign exchange market for the purpose of servicing such
foreign indebtedness, among others.
In addition, all
new foreign indebtedness of Argentine residents, as well as any
refinancing of existing foreign debt, must provide that principal
repayments thereunder are subject to a 120-day waiting period in
which principal cannot be paid.
Disbursements
Pursuant to
Communication “A” 5850, Argentine residents are no
longer obliged to settle proceeds received from foreign
indebtedness through the local exchange market. According to
Communication “A” 6037, Argentine residents will have
access to the local exchange money also at the time of
repayment of principal and interests. Principal and Interest Payments
Foreign currency
necessary to pay principal and interest on foreign indebtedness,
according to Communication “A” 5850 and Communication
“A” 6037 can be purchased in the local exchange
market.
Corporate Profits and Dividends
Pursuant to foreign
exchange regulations, Argentine companies may freely access the
MULC for remittances abroad to pay earnings and dividends in-so-far
as they arise from closed and fully audited balance sheets and have
satisfied applicable certification requirements.
Restrictions on Foreign Indebtedness
In June 2005, the
Argentine government imposed certain additional restrictions on
inflows and outflows of foreign currency to the Argentine foreign
exchange market through Decree No. 616/2005 as amended and
supplemented by Resolution 3/2015, such as:
Minimum Term of Indebtedness
Financial
indebtedness incurred by Argentine residents with foreign creditors
(including refinancing of existing indebtedness) must be agreed
upon and cancelled within terms of no less than 120 calendar days
(waiting period), whatever the form of repayment thereof.
Additionally, no prepayment of such indebtedness may be made prior
to the expiration of such term, irrespective of the payment method
and whether or not termination entails the execution of a foreign
exchange trade in the local market.
Local Bank Account
The results of
inflows in the local exchange market required to be credited in an
account opened by a local financial entity, which can be
denominated in either local or foreign currency.
No Restrictions on Residents on the Purchase of Foreign
Currency
Other Exchange Control Measures
Subject to certain
conditions, Central Bank regulations allow the purchase of foreign
currency in the Argentine foreign exchange market for purposes of
making payments on account of financial derivatives.
The following table
shows the maximum, minimum, average and closing exchange rates for
each period applicable to purchases of New Israeli Shekels
(NIS).
|
Maximum(1)(2)
|
|
Minimum(1)(3)
|
|
Average(1)(4)
|
|
At
closing(1)
|
Fiscal year ended
June 30, 2014
|
3.6213
|
|
3.4320
|
|
3.5075
|
|
3.4320
|
Fiscal year ended
June 30, 2015
|
3.9831
|
|
3.4260
|
|
3.8064
|
|
3.7747
|
Fiscal year ended
June 30, 2016
|
3.9604
|
|
3.7364
|
|
3.8599
|
|
3.8596
|
Month ended April
30, 2016
|
3.8139
|
|
3.7364
|
|
3.7722
|
|
3.7364
|
Month ended May 31,
2016
|
3.8869
|
|
3.7511
|
|
3.8156
|
|
3.8526
|
Month ended June
30, 2016
|
3.8905
|
|
3.8141
|
|
3.8558
|
|
3.8596
|
Month ended July
31, 2016
|
3.8875
|
|
3.8131
|
|
3.8570
|
|
3.8131
|
Month ended August
31, 2016
|
3.8362
|
|
3.7592
|
|
3.7946
|
|
3.7768
|
Month ended
September 30, 2016
|
3.7853
|
|
3.7464
|
|
3.7642
|
|
3.7464
|
October
2016 (through October 13, 2016)
|
3.8155
|
|
3.7464
|
|
3.7901
|
|
3.8042
|
_________________
Source:
Bloomberg
(1)
Average between the
offer exchange rate and the bid exchange rate of the New Israeli
Shekel against the U.S. dollar.
(2)
The maximum
exchange rate appearing in the table was the highest end-of-month
exchange rate in the year or shorter period, as
indicated.
(3)
The minimum
exchange rate appearing in the table was the lowest end-of-month
exchange rate in the year or shorter period, as
indicated.
(4)
Average exchange
rates at the end of the month.
B. Capitalization
and Indebtedness
This section is not
applicable.
C. Reasons
for the Offer and Use of Proceeds
This section is not
applicable.
D. Risk
Factors
You should
carefully consider the risks described below, in addition to the
other information contained in this annual report, before making an
investment decision. We also may face additional risks and
uncertainties not currently known to us, or which as of the date of
this annual report we might not consider significant, which may
adversely affect our business. In general, you take more risk when
you invest in securities of issuers in emerging markets, such as
Argentina, than when you invest in securities of issuers in the
United States, and certain other markets. You should understand
that an investment in our common shares and Global Depository
Shares (“GDSs”) involves a high degree of risk,
including the possibility of loss of your entire
investment.
Operations Center in
Argentina
Risks
Relating to Argentina
We depend on macroeconomic and political conditions in
Argentina.
We are exposed to
economic conditions in Argentina, considering that as of the date
of this annual report, substantially all of our assets were located
in Argentina and all of our activities are conducted in Argentina.
The Argentine economy has experienced significant volatility in
recent decades, characterized by periods of low or negative growth,
high levels of inflation and currency devaluation, and may
experience further volatility in the future.
The ongoing
economic slowdown suggests uncertainty as to whether the economic
growth experienced in the past decade is sustainable. This is
mainly because economic growth was initially dependent on a
significant devaluation of the Peso, excess production capacity
resulting from a long period of deep recession and high commodity
prices. Furthermore, the economy has suffered from a sustained
erosion of direct investment and capital investment. After the 2001
economic crisis, Argentina recovered with significant increases in
gross domestic product (“GDP”) at an average of 8.5% on
an annual basis between 2003 and 2008. As a result of the 2008
global financial crisis, Argentina GDP’s growth rate
decreased to 0.9% in 2009, though growth rebounded to 9.2% in 2010
and 8.9% in 2011. During 2012, the Argentine economy experienced a
slowdown, with GDP increasing at a rate of 1.9%. In March 2014, the
Argentine government announced a new method of calculating GDP as
requested by the International Monetary Fund (“IMF”)
(using 2004 as the base year instead of 1993, which was the base
reference year used in the prior method of GDP calculation).
Following changes in the methodology used in calculating GDP, the
National Institute of Statistics (Instituto Nacional de Estadísticas y
Censos or “INDEC” as per its acronym in Spanish)
reported that Argentina’s GDP’s growth rate for 2013
was 3%, 0.5% for 2014, this decrease was principally due to the
deceleration of the global economy and prevailing macroeconomic
conditions in Argentina during 2014, and 2.3% for 2015. As of July
31, 2016, the Monthly Economic Activity Estimator (Estimador Mensual de Actividad
Económica, or the “EMAE”) decreased 5.9%,
relative to the same period in the prior year, according to data
published by the INDEC. Argentina’s relative stability since
2002 has been affected by increased social and political tension
and government intervention in the economy.
Our business
depends to a significant extent on macroeconomic and political
conditions in Argentina. In early December 2015 Mr. Mauricio Macri,
was elected in Argentina. The President is expected, that hindered
economic worth to continue promoting legal measures to reverse some
of the previous presidential administrations, especially economic
policies and exchange control regulations. However, until any
changes in laws and regulations are enacted, we are uncertain how
any such changes may affect our business and results of operations.
Deterioration of the country’s economy would likely have a
significant adverse effect on our business, financial condition and
results of operations.
There are concerns about the accuracy of Argentina’s official
inflation statistics.
In January 2007,
the INDEC began to calculate the CPI, based on the monthly average
of a weighted basket of consumer goods and services to reflect the
pattern of consumption of Argentine households. At the time that
the INDEC adopted this change in methodology the Argentine
government also replaced several key officers at the INDEC,
prompting complaints of governmental interference from the
technical staff at the INDEC. In addition, the IMF requested a
number of times that INDEC clarify its methodology for measuring
inflation rates.
On November 23,
2010, the Argentine government began consulting with the IMF for
technical assistance in order to prepare a new national CPI data
with the aim of modernizing the current statistical system. During
the first quarter of 2011, a team from the IMF started
collaborating with the INDEC in order to create such an index.
Notwithstanding such efforts, reports published by the IMF stated
that its staff also used alternative measures of inflation for
macroeconomic surveillance, including data produced by private
sources, and such measures have shown inflation rates that are
considerably higher than those published by the INDEC since 2007.
Consequently, the IMF called on Argentina to adopt measures to
improve the quality of data used by the INDEC. At a meeting held on
February 1, 2013, the Executive Board of the IMF emphasized that
the progress in implementing remedial measures since September 2012
had been insufficient. As a result, the IMF has issued a
declaration of censure against Argentina in connection with the
breach of its related obligations to the IMF and called on
Argentina to adopt remedial measures to address the inaccuracy of
inflation and GDP data without further delay.
In order to address
the quality of official data, a new consumer price index
denominated Urban National Consumer’s Price Index
(Índice de Precios al
Consumidor Nacional Urbano, or the “IPCNu”), was
enacted on February 13, 2014. For the year ended December 31, 2014,
the IPCNu was 23.9%. The IPCNu represents the first national
indicator in Argentina to measure changes in prices of household
goods for final consumption. While the previous price index only
measured inflation in the Greater Buenos Aires area, the IPCNu is
calculated by measuring prices of goods across the entire urban
population of the 23 provinces of Argentina and the City of Buenos
Aires. In addition, in February 2014, the INDEC released a new GDP
index for 2013, equal to 3.0%, which differs from the GDP index
originally released by the INDEC for the same period which was
5.5%. On December 15, 2014, the IMF recognized the progress of
Argentine authorities to remedy the inaccurate provision of data,
but has delayed the definitive evaluation of the new index. If the
IMF finds that the methodology of INDEC for calculating a new
measure of CPI or GDP is inaccurate, or concludes that its
methodology should be adjusted, that could result in financial and
economic consequences for Argentina, including a lack of access to
financing from IMF. If the IMF adopts any measures that are adverse
to Argentina, the Argentine economy could suffer adverse effects,
either by limiting access to international financial markets or
increasing the financing cost associated therewith, which in turn
would adversely affect our financial condition and results of
operations.
On January 8, 2016,
as a result of the INDEC’s historical inability to produce
reliable statistical data, the Macri administration issued an
emergency decree and ceased publication of national statistics. The
INDEC suspended all publications of statistical data until the
technical reorganization process was completed and the
administrative structure of the INDEC was recomposed.
After this process
of reorganization and recovery, the INDEC began to gradually
publish official data. In this regard, on June 15, 2016, July 13,
2016, August 12, 2016, September 13, 2016 and October 13, 2016 the
INDEC published inflation data of the months of in May, June, July,
August and September reflecting a monthly increase of 4.2%, 3.1%,
2.0%, 0.2% and 1.1%, respectively; however, at the date hereof, the
CPI for the first four months of 2016 has not been
published.
In addition, on
June 29, 2016, the INDEC recalculated historical GDP data dating
back to 2014, and GDP was estimated at 2.3% in 2013, a contraction
of 2.6% in 2014, an increase to 2.4% in 2015 and an increase to
0.5% the first six month of 2016. Uncertainty still remains
regarding the reliability related to the inaccuracy of the economic
indicators remains a factor that negatively affects the economy of
Argentina and our business. However, on October 5, 2016, concluded
the first IMF audit over the Argentine’s public accounts,
saying that the new government has achieved an important progress.
As of the date of this annual report, the Argentine government was
waiting for the final report of the IMF, which will possibly
include the lifting of the censure against Argentina.
Notwithstanding
these measures to address appropriate inflation statistics, there
are private reports implying significantly higher inflation rates
than the official reports of the INDEC. Despite the changes adopted
by the INDEC to the measurement procedure with the IPCNu, there are
still some differences between the figures resulting from this
indicator and those recorded by private consultants, the Argentine
Congress and the provincial statistic agencies. If it is determined
that it is necessary to unfavorably adjust the consumer price index
and other INDEC indices, there could be a significant decrease in
confidence in the Argentine economy, which could, in turn, have a
material adverse effect on us.
Continuing high inflation may impact the Argentine economy and
adversely affect our results of operations.
Inflation has, in
the past, materially undermined the Argentine economy and the
government’s ability to foster conditions that would permit
stable growth. In recent years, Argentina has confronted
inflationary pressures, evidenced by significantly higher fuel,
energy and food prices, among other factors. According
to data published by the INDEC, the rate of inflation reached 10.9%
in 2010, 9.5% in 2011, 10.8% in 2012, 10.9% in 2013, 23.9% in 2014,
11.9% in the ten-month period ended October, 31 2015. In response,
the prior Argentine administration implemented programs to control
inflation and monitor prices for essential goods and services,
including freezing the prices of key products and services, and
price support arrangements agreed between the Argentine government
and private sector companies in several industries and
markets.
In November 2015,
the INDEC suspended the publication of the CPI. According to the
most recent publicly available information based on data from the
Province of San Luis, the CPI grew by 31.6% in 2015 and the
inflation rate was 6.5%, 4.2%, 2.7%, 3.0% and 3.4% in December 2015
and January, February, March and April 2016, respectively.
According to the most recent publicly available information based
on data from the City of Buenos Aires, the CPI grew by 26.9% in
2015 and the inflation rate was 3.9%, 4.1%, 4.0%, 3.3% and 6.5% in
December 2015 and January, February, March and April 2016,
respectively. After implementing certain methodological reforms and
adjusting certain macroeconomic statistics on the basis of these
reforms, in June 2016 the INDEC resumed its CPI publications.
According to the INDEC, Argentina’s rate of inflation rate
was 4.2%, 3.1%, 2.0%, 0.2% and 1.1% in May, June, July, August and
September 2016, respectively.
A high inflation
environment would undermine Argentina’s foreign
competitiveness by diluting the effects of a peso devaluation,
negatively impact the level of economic activity and employment and
undermine confidence in Argentina’s banking system, which
could further limit the availability of domestic and international
credit to businesses. In turn, a portion of the Argentine debt is
adjusted by the Stabilization Coefficient (“Coeficiente de
Estabilización de Referencia”, or “CER”), a
currency index, that is strongly related to inflation. Therefore,
any significant increase in inflation would cause an increase in
the Argentine external debt and consequently in Argentina’s
financial obligations, which could exacerbate the stress on the
Argentine economy. A high level of uncertainty and a general lack
of stability in terms of inflation could also lead to shortened
contractual terms and affect the ability to plan and make
decisions.
Inflation rates
could escalate in the future, and there is uncertainty regarding
the effects that the measures adopted, or that may be adopted in
the future, by the Argentine government to control inflation may
have. If inflation remains high or continues to rise,
Argentina’s economy may be negatively impacted and our
results of operations could be materially affected.
Foreign shareholders of companies operating in Argentina have
initiated investment arbitration proceedings against Argentina that
have resulted and could result in arbitral awards and/or
injunctions against Argentina and its assets and, in turn, limit
its financial resources.
In response to the
emergency measures implemented by the Argentine government during
the 2001-2002 economic crisis, a number of claims were filed before
the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (the
“ICSID”) against Argentina. Claimants allege that the
emergency measures were inconsistent with the fair and equitable
treatment standards set forth in various bilateral investment
treaties by which Argentina was bound at the time.
As of the date of
this annual report, there are four final awards issued by ICSID
tribunals against Argentina for an aggregate total amount of
US$470.66 million and Argentina is seeking the annulment of four
additional awards for an aggregate total amount of US$831.73
million. There are six ongoing cases against Argentina before ICSID
with claims totaling US$2.15 billion (including two cases with
claims for amounts that are currently undetermined), and in three
of these cases (with aggregate claims for US$2.08 billion) the
ICSID tribunal has already ruled that it has jurisdiction. There
are eight additional cases with claims totaling
US$6.17 billion in which the parties agreed to suspend the
proceedings pending settlement discussions (including the
proceedings initiated by Task Force Argentina, an Italian
bondholder association known as “TFA”). A successful
completion of these negotiations could lead additional ICSID
claimants to withdraw their claims, although Argentina can offer no
assurance to this effect.
It is not certain
that Argentina will prevail in having any or all of those cases
dismissed, or that if awards in favor of the plaintiffs are
granted, that it will succeed in having those awards
annulled.
Claimants have also
filed claims before arbitral tribunals under the rules of the
United Nations Commission on International Trade Law
(“UNCITRAL”) and under the rules of the International
Chamber of Commerce (“ICC”). As of the date of this
annual report, there are three final awards against Argentina for
an aggregate total amount of US$246.27 million and Argentina
is seeking the annulment of an additional award for US$96,509
million. There are three ongoing cases against Argentina before
UNCITRAL and ICC tribunals with claims totaling
US$625.08 million, including one case with a
US$507.80 million claim in which the tribunal has already
ruled that it has jurisdiction. There is one additional case
with a claim of US$168.69 million in which the parties agreed
to suspend the proceedings pending settlement
discussions.
We cannot give any
assurance that Argentina will prevail in having any or all of those
cases dismissed, or that if awards in favor of the plaintiffs are
granted, that it will succeed in having those awards
annulled.
Ongoing claims
before the ICSID tribunal and other arbitral tribunals could lead
to new awards against Argentina, which could have a material
adverse effect on our capacity to access to international
credit.
Significant fluctuation in the value of the Peso may adversely
affect the Argentine economy as well as our financial
performance.
Since the
strengthening of exchange controls began in late 2011, and upon the
introduction of measures that have limited access to foreign
currency by private companies and individuals (such as requiring an
authorization of tax authorities to access the foreign currency
exchange market), the implied exchange rate, as reflected in the
quotations for Argentine securities that trade in foreign markets
compared to the corresponding quotations in the local market, has
increased significantly over the official exchange rate. These
measures were lifted on December 16, 2015. However, any reenactment
of these measures may prevent or limit us from offsetting the risk
derived from our exposure to the U.S. dollar and, if so, we cannot
predict the impact of these changes on our financial condition and
results of operations.
If the Peso
continues to depreciate, all of the negative effects on the
Argentine economy related to such devaluation could reappear, with
adverse consequences on our business. Moreover, it would likely
result in a material adverse effect in our business as a result of
the exposure to financial commitments denominated in U.S. Dollar.
While certain of our office space leases are denominated in U.S.
dollars, we are only partially protected against depreciation of
the Peso as payment is fixed in Pesos and there can be no assurance
we will be able to maintain our U.S. Dollar-denominated
leases.
On the other hand,
a substantial increase in the value of the Peso against the U.S.
Dollar also presents risks for the Argentine economy. The
appreciation of the Peso against the U.S. Dollar negatively impacts
the financial condition of entities whose foreign currency
denominated assets exceed their foreign currency-denominated
liabilities, such as us. In addition, in the short term, a
significant real appreciation of the Peso would adversely affect
exports. This could have a negative effect on GDP growth and
employment as well as reduce the Argentine public sector’s
revenues by reducing tax collection in real terms, given its
current heavy reliance on taxes on exports. The appreciation of the
Peso against the U.S. Dollar could have an adverse effect on the
Argentine economy and our business.
Certain measures that may be taken by the Argentine government may
adversely affect the Argentine economy and, as a result, our
business and results of operations
In the past, the
Argentine government has increased its direct intervention in the
economy through the implementation or change of laws and
regulations, such as, nationalizations or expropriations;
restrictions on production, imports and exports; exchange and/or
transfer restrictions; direct and indirect price controls; tax
increases, changes in the interpretation or application of tax laws
and other retroactive tax claims or challenges; cancellation of
contract rights; or delays or denials of governmental
approvals.
In November 2008,
the Argentine government enacted Law No. 26,425 which provided for
the nationalization of the Administradoras de Fondos de Jubilaciones y
Pensiones. More recently, beginning in April 2012, the
Argentine government provided for the nationalization of YPF S.A.
and imposed major changes to the system under which oil companies
operate, principally through the enactment of Law No. 26,741 and
Decree No. 1277/2012. In February 2014, the Argentine government
and Repsol S.A. (the former principal shareholder of YPF S.A.)
announced that they had reached agreement on the terms of the
compensation payable to Repsol for the expropriation of the YPF
S.A. shares. Such compensation totaled US$5 billion, payable by
delivery of Argentine sovereign bonds with various maturities. In
April 23, 2014, the agreement with Repsol was approved by the
Argentine Congress and accordingly, in May 8, 2014, Repsol, S.A.
received the relevant Argentine government bonds.
Additionally, on
December 19, 2012, the Argentine government issued Decree
No.2552/12, which, ordered the expropriation of the “Predio
Rural de Palermo.” However, on January 4, 2013, the Federal
Civil and Commercial Chamber granted an injunction that momentarily
blocked the enforceability of Decree N° 2,552/2012;
notwithstanding the foregoing on June 1, 2015, the injunction was
released. On June 2, 2015, this decision was appealed, and as a
result the aforementioned injuction is still effective and the
effects of the Decree No.2552/12 remain blocked as of the date
hereof. The Argentine government filed a motion to revoke the
injuction which was rejected by the Federal Civil and Commercial
Chamber and as a consequence the Argentine government filed an
extraordinary motion with the Supreme Court, which was rejected and
therefore the injunction remains effective. as of the date of this
annual report the Argentine government has answered the claim and
requested the registration of the litis. The court granted the
registration of the litis and ordered to notify the plaintiff of
the answer of the claim filed by the Argentine Government however
the notification has not been received by the
plaintiff. The Decree No.2552/12 may indirectly affect IRSA’s
investment in Entertainment Holding S.A.
(“EHSA”).
Furthermore, on May
18, 2015, we were notified that the Agencia de Administración de Bienes del
Estado (“AABE”), revoked the concession
agreement granted to our subsidiary Arcos del Gourmet S.A., through
Resolution No. 170/2014. On June 2, 2015, we filed before the AABE
a request to declare the notification void, as certain formal
proceedings required under Argentine law have not been complied by
the AABE. Furthermore, we filed an administrative appeal requesting
the dismissal of the revocation of the agreement and a lawsuit
seeking to declare the Resolution No. 170/2014 void. We also filed
a lawsuit in order to judicially pay the monthly rental fees of the
property. As of the date of this annual report, the “Distrito
Arcos” shopping center continues to operate
normally.
There are other
recent examples of government intervention. In December 2012 and
August 2013, the Argentine Congress established new regulations
relating to domestic capital markets. The new regulations generally
provide for increased intervention in the capital markets by the
government, authorizing, for example, the CNV to appoint observers
with the ability to veto the decisions of the board of directors of
companies admitted to the public offering regime under certain
circumstances and suspend the board of directors for a period of up
to 180 days. Notwithstanding, the new government is working on an
amendment to the Capital Markets Law, which will, among other
things, take off the CNV the authorization to appoint observers
mentioned before.
We cannot assure
you that these or other measures that may be adopted by the
Argentine government, such as expropriation, nationalization,
forced renegotiation or modification of existing contracts, new
taxation policies, changes in laws, regulations and policies
affecting foreign trade, investment, etc., will not have a material
adverse effect on the Argentine economy and, as a consequence,
adversely affect our financial condition, our results of operations
and the market value of our securities.
The Argentine
presidential, congressional and certain municipal and state
government elections that were held in October and November 2015
generated political uncertainty as to whether the new Argentine
government, which took office on December 10, 2015, would implement
changes in policy or regulation that could adversely affect the
Argentine economy. As of the date of this annual report, the
Argentine government has adopted a series of economic actions and
foreign exchange regulations whose effects will be seen in the
coming months. The President of Argentina and the Congress each
have considerable power to determine governmental policies and
actions that relate to the Argentine economy and, consequently, may
affect our results of operations or financial condition. We can
offer no assurances that the policies that may be implemented by
the new Argentine government will not adversely affect our
business, results of operations or financial
condition.
The Argentine government may order salary increases to be paid to
employees in the private sector, which would increase our operating
costs.
In the past, the
Argentine government has passed laws, regulations and decrees
requiring companies in the private sector to maintain minimum wage
levels and provide specified benefits to employees and may do so
again in the future. In the aftermath of the Argentine economic
crisis, employers both in the public and private sectors
experienced significant pressure from their employees and labor
organizations to increase wages and to provide additional employee
benefits. In August 2012, the Argentine government established a
25% increase in minimum monthly salary to Ps.2,875, effective as of
February 2013. The Argentine government increased the minimum
monthly salary to Ps.3,300 in August 2013, to Ps.3,600 in January
2014, to Ps.4,400 in September 2014, to Ps.4,716 in January 2015,
to Ps.5,588 in August 2015 and to Ps.6,060 from January 2016. Due
to ongoing high levels of inflation, employers in both the public
and private sectors continue to experience significant pressure
from unions and their employees to increase salaries. During the
first months of the year 2016, various unions have agreed with
employers’ associations on salary increases between 30% and
35%.
In the future, the
government could take new measures requiring salary increases or
additional benefits for workers, and the labor force and labor
unions may apply pressure for such measures. As of the date of this
annual report, the government and labor representatives were
engaged in negotiations to set national guidelines for salary
increases during 2016. Any such increase in wage or worker benefit
could result in added costs and reduced results operations for
Argentine companies, including us.
Property values in Argentina could decline
significantly.
Property values are
influenced by multiple factors that are beyond our control, such as
a decrease in the demand for real estate properties due to a
deterioration of macroeconomic conditions or an increase in supply
of real estate properties that could adversely affect the value of
real estate properties. We cannot assure you that property values
will increase or that they will not be reduced. Most of the
properties we own are located in Argentina. As a result, a
reduction in the value of properties in Argentina could materially
affect our business.
Restrictions on transfers of foreign currency and the repatriation
of capital from Argentina may impair our ability to pay dividends
and distributions.
According to
current Argentine practices the Argentine government may impose
restrictions on the exchange of Argentine currency into foreign
currencies and on the remittance to foreign investors of proceeds
from investments in Argentina in circumstances where a serious
imbalance develops in Argentina’s balance of payments or
where there are reasons to foresee such an imbalance. Beginning in
December 2001, the Argentine government implemented a number of
monetary and foreign exchange control measures that included
restrictions on the free disposition of funds deposited with banks
and on the transfer of funds abroad without prior approval by the
Central Bank, some of which are still in effect. With the
administration of President Macri, many of the ongoing restrictions
were lifted.
On January 7, 2003,
the Central Bank issued communication “A” 3859, which
is still in force and pursuant to which there are no limitations on
companies’ ability to purchase foreign currency and transfer
it outside Argentina to pay dividends, provided that those
dividends arise from net earnings corresponding to approved and
audited financial statements. The transfer of funds abroad by local
companies to pay annual dividends only to foreign shareholders,
based on approved and fully audited financial statements, does not
require formal approval by the Central Bank.
Notwithstanding the
above, for many years, and as a consequence of a decrease in
availability of U.S. dollars in Argentina, the previous Argentine
government imposed informal restrictions on certain local companies
and individuals for purchasing foreign currency. These restrictions
on foreign currency purchases started in October 2011 and tightened
thereafter through the date of this annual report. As a result of
these informal restrictions, local residents and companies may be
prevented from purchasing foreign currency through the foreign
exchange market (“Mercado
Único y Libre de Cambios” or “Exchange
Market”) for the purpose of making payments abroad, such as
dividends, capital reductions, and payment for importation of goods
and services.
Together with the
new government administration, such restrictions and other foreign
exchange control measures were lifted, towards opening
Argentina’s foreign exchange market. In this sense, on
December 17, 2015, Communication “A” 5850 of the
Central Bank reestablished the possibility for non-Argentinean
residents to repatriate their investment capital and, recently,
Communication “A” 6037 of the Central Bank defined the
new regulations that apply to the acquisition of foreign currency
and the elimination of all other restrictions that impair residents
and non-residents to have access to the FX market.
However, in the
future, the Argentine government or the Central Bank may impose
formal restrictions to the payment of dividends abroad and
established additional requirements. Any restrictions on
transferring funds abroad imposed by the government could undermine
our ability to pay dividends on our ADSs in U.S.
Dollars.
Exchange controls and restrictions on transfers abroad and capital
inflow restrictions have been limited in the past and may limit the
availability of international credit.
Until December
2015, many foreign exchange restrictions and controls imposed by
the Argentine government had limited the ability of companies and
individuals to access the Exchange Market. On December 16, 2015,
the new authorities issued Communication “A” 5850 of
the Central Bank, lifting most of the restrictions then in place.
Among these measures, free access to the Exchange Market was
granted for the purchase of foreign currency intended for general
purposes, without the need for the Central Bank’s or
AFIP’s previous consent, and the requirement to deposit 30%
of certain capital inflows into Argentina was eliminated,
subsequently extended by Communication “A” 5963 and
5964. Also, on August 8, 2016, the Central Bank issued
Communication “A” 6037, in which the exchange
regulations, including the obligation was removed substantially
redefined to justify with documentation each change operation, the
daily and monthly to operate caps were removed to internet banking
and exchange freely chosen schedule to operate and Communication a
“4805” limiting repealed was allowed conducting
derivative transactions with foreign countries, risks denying
coverage to many companies, especially small and medium size
enterprises.
Although these
recent changes in the foreign exchange policies tend to allow free
access by companies and individuals to the Exchange Market, certain
limitations remain in effect including the following:
·
The proceeds of
foreign currency sales in the Exchange Market exceeding the peso
equivalent of US$2,500 per month must be credited in pesos in a
checking or savings account with a local financial
institution;
·
It is no longer
necessary that the proceeds of external indebtedness be entered or
settled in the local foreign exchange market;
·
Any external
indebtedness incurred or renewed after December 17, 2015, must
remain in Argentina for a period of at least 120 calendar days from
the date the proceeds were transferred into Argentina;
and
·
Capital inflows
into the local foreign exchange market must be credited in an
account opened with a local financial
institution.
Notwithstanding the
measures adopted by the Macri administration, which lifted certain
exchange and capital controls, in the future the Argentine
government could impose further exchange controls or restrictions
on the movement of capital and/or take other measures in response
to capital flight or a significant depreciation of the peso, which
could limit our ability to access the international capital
markets. Such measures could lead to political and social tensions
and undermine the Argentine government’s public finances, as
has occurred in the past, which could adversely affect
Argentina’s economy and prospects for economic growth. For
more information, see “Local Exchange Market and Exchange
Rates.”
The Argentine economy could be adversely affected by political and
economic developments in other global markets.
Argentina’s
economy is vulnerable to external shocks that could be caused by
adverse developments affecting its principal trading partners. A
significant decline in the economic growth of any of
Argentina’s major trading partners (including Brazil, the
European Union, China and the United States) could have a material
adverse impact on Argentina’s balance of trade and adversely
affect Argentina’s economic growth. In 2015, there were
declines in exports of 14% with Chile, 26% with MERCOSUR (Brazil)
and 16% with NAFTA (the United States, Mexico and Canada), each as
compared to 2014. Declining demand for Argentine exports could have
a material adverse effect on Argentina’s economic growth. For
example, the recent significant depreciation of the Brazilian and
Chinese currencies and the current slowdown of their respective
economies may negatively affect the Argentine economy. Moreover,
the political and social instability in Brazil, which includes the
recent removal of the President Dilma Rousseff from office
following an impeachment vote in the Senate, may have an adversely
impact on Argentine’s economy.
In addition,
financial and securities markets in Argentina have been influenced
by economic and market conditions in other markets worldwide. Such
was the case in 2008, when the global economic crisis led to a
sudden economic decline in Argentina in 2009, accompanied by
inflationary pressures, depreciation of the peso and a drop in
consumer and investor confidence. Although economic conditions vary
from country to country, investors’ perception of the events
occurring in one country may substantially affect capital flows
into other countries. International investors’ reactions to
events occurring in one market sometimes demonstrate a
“contagion” effect in which an entire region or class
of investment is disfavored by international investors. Argentina
could be adversely affected by negative economic or financial
developments in other countries, which in turn may have an adverse
effect on our financial condition and results of operations. Lower
capital inflows and declining securities prices negatively affect
the real economy of a country through higher interest rates or
currency volatility. Moreover, Argentina may also be affected by
other countries that have influence over world economic
cycles.
The international
economy is showing contradictory signals of global growth, leading
to significant financial uncertainty. There is growing concern
about the deceleration of growth in China in particular as well as
the significant decline in global commodity prices, particularly
oil and gas. In addition, emerging market economies have been
affected by the recent change in the U.S. monetary policy,
resulting in the unwinding of investments and increased volatility
in the value of their currencies. If interest rates rise
significantly in developed economies, including the United States,
emerging market economies, including Argentina, could find it more
difficult and expensive to borrow capital and refinance existing
debt, which would negatively affect their economic growth. There is
also global uncertainty about the degree of economic recovery in
the United States, with no substantial positive signals from other
developed countries. Moreover, the recent challenges faced by the
European Union to stabilize certain of its member economies, such
as Greece, have had and may continue to have international
implications affecting the stability of global financial markets,
which has hindered economies worldwide.
The effects of the United Kingdom’s vote to exit from the
European Union and its impact on economic conditions in Latin
America and Argentina and, particularly, on
our business, financial condition, results of
operations, prospects and trading of our notes are
uncertain.
On June 23, 2016,
the United Kingdom voted in favor of the United Kingdom exiting the
European Union. As of the date of this annual report,
the actions that the United Kingdom will take to effectively exit
from the European Union or the length of such process are
uncertain. The results of the United Kingdom’s
referendum have caused, and are anticipated to continue causing,
volatility in the financial markets, which may in turn have a
material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and
results of operations.
A decline in the international prices for Argentina’s main
commodity exports could have an adverse effect on Argentina’s
economic growth and on our business.
High commodity
prices have contributed significantly to the increase in Argentine
exports since the third quarter of 2002 as well as in governmental
revenues from export taxes (withholdings). However, this reliance
on the export of certain commodities, such
as soy, has made the Argentine economy more vulnerable to
fluctuations in their prices. In December 2015, the new Argentine
administration announced a plan to gradually reduce the exports tax
payable by soy growers from January 2018 to December 2019, and
eliminated export taxes on wheat, corn, sorghum and sunflower, in
an attempt to encourage exports.
If international
commodity prices decline, the Argentine government’s revenues
would decrease significantly affecting Argentina’s economic
activity. Accordingly, a decline in international commodity prices
could adversely affect Argentina’s economy, which in turn
would produce a negative impact on our financial condition and
results of operations.
In addition,
adverse weather conditions can affect the production of commodities
by the agricultural sector, which account for a significant portion
of Argentina’s export revenues. These circumstances would
have a negative impact on the levels of government revenues,
availability of foreign exchange and the government’s ability
to service its sovereign debt, and could either generate
recessionary or inflationary pressures, depending on the
government’s reaction. Either of these results would
adversely impact Argentina’s economy growth and, therefore,
our business, financial condition and results of
operations.
Restrictions on the supply of energy could negatively affect
Argentina’s economy.
As a result of
prolonged recession and the forced conversion into Pesos and
subsequent freeze of natural gas and electricity tariffs in
Argentina, there has been a lack of investment in natural gas and
electricity supply and transport capacity in Argentina in recent
years. At the same time, domestic demand for natural gas and
electricity has increased substantially, driven by a recovery in
economic conditions and the implementation of price constraints,
which has prompted the government to adopt a series of measures
that have resulted in industry shortages and/or costs increase. In
particular, Argentina has been importing natural gas in order to
compensate for shortages in local production. In order to pay for
natural gas imports, the Argentine government has frequently used
the Central Bank reserves due to the absence of incoming currencies
from investment. If the government is unable to pay for the natural
gas imported in order to produce electricity, business and
industries may be adversely affected.
The Argentine
government has been taking a number of measures to alleviate the
short-term impact of energy shortages on residential and industrial
users. If these measures prove to be insufficient, or if the
investment that is required to increase natural gas production,
transportation capacity and energy generation over the medium-and
long-term fails to materialize on a timely basis, economic activity
in Argentina could be curtailed which may have a significant
adverse effect on our business.
As a first step of
these measures, subsidies on energy tariffs were withdrawn from
industries and high income consumers. Additionally, since 2011, a
series of rate increases and the reduction of subsidies mainly
among industries and high-income consumers were implemented. In
February 2016, the Argentine government revised the tariff schedule
for electricity and gas rates and eliminated the subsidies for
these utilities, (except for tariffs for certain economically
vulnerable sectors). As a result, energy costs are expected to
increase by 500% or more. By correcting tariffs, modifying the
regulatory framework and reducing the federal government’s
role as an active market participant, the new administration aims
to correct distortions in the energy sector and stimulate
investment. In July 2016, a federal court in the city of La Plata
suspended the increase in gas tariffs across the Province of Buenos
Aires. In addition, on August 3, 2016, a federal court in San
Martin suspended the increase in gas tariffs across the country
until a public hearing to discuss the electricity tariffs increase
is set. The case was brought before the Supreme Court of Argentina,
and on August 18, 2016, the Supreme Court of Argentina upheld the
suspension of gas tariffs increase to residential customers,
arguing that a tariffs increase could not be established without
public hearings. A public hearing on the increase was held on
September 16, 2016 and as result, the increase in gas tariffs will
be increased by approximately 203% in October 2016, with
semi-annual increases until 2019. In relation to other services
(water, transport and electricity), the government announced that
other public meetings will be held in mid-October.
High public expenditure could result in long-lasting adverse
consequences for the Argentine economy.
Over the last
several years, the Argentine government has substantially increased
public expenditures. In 2014, public sector expenditures increased
by 43% year-over-year and the government reported a primary fiscal
deficit of 0.9%. During recent years, the Argentine government has
resorted to the Central Bank and to the Administración Nacional de la Seguridad
Social (Federal Social Security Agency, or
“ANSES”, as per its acronym in Spanish) to source part
of its funding requirements. In 2015, this trend continued as the
primary fiscal balance showed a deficit of 5.4% as of December 31,
2015.
Recently, the
Argentine government has begun adjusting its subsidy policies,
particularly those related to energy, electricity and gas, water
and public transportation. Changes in these policies could
materially and adversely impact consumer purchase capacity and
economic activity and may lead to an increase in
prices.
Moreover, the
primary fiscal balance could be negatively affected in the future
if public expenditures continue to increase at a rate higher than
revenues as a result of subsidies to lower-income sectors, social
security benefits, financial assistance to provinces with financial
problems, increased spending on public works and subsidies to the
energy and transportation sectors. A further deterioration in
fiscal accounts could negatively affect the government’s
ability to access the long-term financial markets and could in turn
result in more limited access to such markets by Argentine
companies.
RISKS RELATING TO OUR BUSINESS
We are subject to risks inherent to the operation of shopping
centers that may affect our profitability.
Our shopping
centers are subject to various factors that affect their
development, administration and profitability,
including:
·
decline in our
lease prices or increases in levels of default by our tenants due
to economic conditions, increases in interest rates and other
factors that we cannot control;
·
the accessibility
and the attractiveness of the area where the shopping center is
located;
·
the intrinsic
attractiveness of the shopping center;
·
the flow of people
and the level of sales of each shopping center rental
unit;
·
increasing
competition from internet sales;
·
the amount of rent
collected from each shopping center rental
unit;
·
changes in consumer
demand and availability of consumer credit (considering the limits
impose by the Central Bank to interest rates charged by financial
institutions), both of which are highly sensitive to general
macroeconomic conditions; and
·
fluctuations in
occupancy levels in our shopping centers.
An increase in our
operating costs, caused by inflation or by other factors, could
have a material adverse effect on us if our tenants are unable to
pay higher rent due to the increase in expenses. Moreover, the
shopping center business is closely related to consumer spending
and by prevailing economic conditions that affect potential
customers. All of our shopping centers and commercial properties,
under Operations Center in Argentina, are located in Argentina,
and, as a consequence, their business could be seriously affected
by a recession in Argentina. For example, during the economic
crisis in Argentina, spending decreased significantly,
unemployment, political instability and inflation significantly
reduced consumer spending in Argentina, lowering tenants’
sales and forcing some tenants to leave our shopping centers.
Persistently poor economic conditions in Argentina will likely have
a material adverse effect on the revenues from shopping center
activity and thus on our business.
Our assets are highly concentrated in certain geographic areas and
an economic downturn in such areas could have a material adverse
effect on our results of operations and financial
condition.
For the fiscal year
ended June 30, 2016, 78% of our sales from leases and services for
the Operations Center in Argentina were derived from shopping
centers located in the City of Buenos Aires and the Greater Buenos
Aires metropolitan area. In addition, all of our office buildings
are located in the City of Buenos Aires and a substantial portion
of our revenues in Argentina are derived from such properties.
Although we own properties and may acquire or develop additional
properties outside of the City of Buenos Aires and the Greater
Buenos Aires, we expect to continue to depend to a large extent on
economic conditions affecting those areas and therefore an economic
downturn in those areas could have a material adverse effect on our
financial condition and results of operations by reducing our
rental income may adversely affect our ability to meet our debt
obligations.
Our performance is subject to risks associated with our properties
and with the real estate industry.
Our economic
performance and the value of our real estate assets are subject to
the risk that our properties may not be able to generate sufficient
revenues to meet our operating expenses, including debt service and
capital expenditures, our cash flow and ability to service our debt
and to cover other expenses may be adversely affected.
Events or
conditions beyond our control that may adversely affect our
operations or the value of our properties include:
·
downturns in the
national, regional and local economic climate;
·
volatility and
decline in discretionary spending;
·
competition from
other shopping centers and office, and commercial
buildings;
·
local real estate
market conditions, such as oversupply or reduction in demand for
retail, office, or other commercial space;
·
decreases in
consumption levels;
·
changes in interest
rates and availability of financing;
·
the exercise by our
tenants of their legal right to early termination of their
leases;
·
vacancies, changes
in market rental rates and the need to periodically repair,
renovate and re-lease space;
·
increased operating
costs, including insurance expense, salary increases, utilities,
real estate taxes, state and local taxes and heightened security
costs;
·
civil disturbances,
earthquakes and other natural disasters, or terrorist acts or acts
of war which may result in uninsured or underinsured
losses;
·
significant
expenditures associated with each investment, such as debt service
payments, real estate taxes, insurance and maintenance
costs;
·
declines in the
financial condition of our tenants and our ability to collect rents
from our tenants;
·
changes in our
ability or our tenants’ ability to provide for adequate
maintenance and insurance, possibly decreasing the useful life of
and revenue from property;
·
changes in law or
governmental regulations (such as those governing usage, zoning and
real property taxes) or government action such as expropriation,
confiscation or revocation of concessions; and
·
judicial
interpretation of the New Civil and Commercial Code (in force from
August 1, 2015) which may be adverse to our
interests.
If any one or more
of the foregoing conditions were to affect our business, it could
have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and
results of operations.
An adverse economic environment for real estate companies such as a
credit crisis may adversely impact our results of operations and
business prospects significantly.
The success of our
business and profitability of our operations depend on continued
investment in the real estate sector and access to capital and debt
financing. A long term crisis of confidence in real estate
investments and lack of credit for acquisitions may constrain our
growth. As part of our business goals, we intend to increase our
properties portfolio though strategic acquisitions of core
properties at advantageous prices, where we believe we can bring
the necessary expertise to enhance property values. In order to
pursue acquisitions, we may need access to equity capital and/or
debt financing. Any disruptions in the financial markets, including
the bankruptcy and restructuring of major financial institutions,
may adversely impact our ability to refinance existing debt and the
availability and cost of credit in the near future. Any
consideration of sales of existing properties or portfolio
interests may be tempered by decreasing property values. Our
ability to make scheduled payments or to refinance our obligations
with respect to indebtedness depends on our operating and financial
performance, which in turn is subject to prevailing economic
conditions. If a recurrence of the disruptions in financial markets
remains or arises in the future, there can be no assurances that
government responses to such disruptions will restore investor
confidence, stabilize the markets or increase liquidity and the
availability of credit.
We may face risks associated with property
acquisitions.
We have in the past
acquired, and intend to acquire in the future, properties,
including large properties that would increase our size and
potentially alter our capital structure. Although we believe that
the acquisitions that we have completed in the past and that we
expect to undertake in the future have, and will, enhance our
future financial performance, the success of such transactions is
subject to a number of uncertainties, including the risk
that:
·
we may not be able
to obtain financing for acquisitions on favorable
terms;
·
acquired properties
may fail to perform as expected;
·
the actual costs of
repositioning or redeveloping acquired properties may be higher
than our estimates; and
·
acquired properties
may be located in new markets where we may have limited knowledge
and understanding of the local economy, absence of business
relationships in the area or unfamiliarity with local governmental
and permitting procedures.
If we acquire new
properties, we may not be able to efficiently integrate acquired
properties, particularly portfolios of properties, into our
organization and to manage new properties in a way that allows us
to realize cost savings and synergies, which could impair our
results of operations.
Our future acquisitions may be unprofitable.
We intend to
acquire additional properties to the extent that we manage to
acquire them on advantageous terms and conditions and they meet our
investment criteria. Acquisitions of commercial properties entail
general investment risks associated with any real estate
investment, including:
·
our estimates of
the cost of improvements needed to bring the property up to
established standards for the market may prove to be
inaccurate;
·
properties we
acquire may fail to achieve, within the time frames we project, the
occupancy or rental rates we expect to achieve at the time we make
the decision to acquire, which may result in the properties’
failure to achieve the returns we projected;
·
our pre-acquisition
evaluation of the physical condition of each new investment may not
detect certain defects or identify necessary repairs, which could
significantly increase our total acquisition costs;
and
·
our investigation
of a property or building prior to its acquisition, and any
representations we may receive from the seller of such building or
property, may fail to reveal various liabilities, which could
reduce the cash flow from the property or increase our acquisition
cost.
If we acquire a
business, we will be required to merge and integrate the
operations, personnel, accounting and information systems of such
acquired business. In addition, acquisitions of or investments in
companies may cause disruptions in our operations and divert
management’s attention away from day-to-day operations, which
could impair our relationships with our current tenants and
employees.
Properties we acquire may subject us to unknown
liabilities.
Properties that we
acquire may be subject to unknown liabilities and we would have no
recourse, or only limited recourse to the former owners of the
properties. Thus, if a liability were asserted against us based
upon ownership of an acquired property, we might be required to pay
significant sums to settle it, which could adversely affect our
financial results and cash flow. Unknown liabilities relating to
acquired properties could include:
·
liabilities for
clean-up of undisclosed environmental
contamination;
·
law reforms and
governmental regulations (such as those governing usage, zoning and
real property taxes); and
·
liabilities
incurred in the ordinary course of business.
Our dependence on rental income may adversely affect our ability to
meet our debt obligations.
A substantial part
of our income is derived from rental income from real property. As
a result, our performance depends on our ability to collect rent
from tenants. Our income and funds for distribution would be
negatively affected if a significant number of our
tenants:
·
delay lease
commencements;
·
decline to extend
or renew leases upon expiration;
·
fail to make rental
payments when due; or
·
close stores or
declare bankruptcy.
Any of these
actions could result in the termination of leases and the loss of
rental income attributable to the terminated leases. In addition we
cannot assure you that any tenant whose lease expires will renew
that lease or that we will be able to re-lease space on
economically advantageous terms or at all. The loss of rental
revenues from a number of our tenants and our inability to replace
such tenants may adversely affect our profitability and our ability
to meet debt and other financial obligations.
It may be difficult to buy and sell real estate quickly and
transfer restrictions may apply to part of our portfolio of
properties.
Real estate
investments are relatively illiquid and this tends to limit our
ability to vary our portfolio in response to changes in the economy
or other conditions. In addition, significant expenditures
associated with each investment, such as mortgage payments, real
estate taxes and maintenance costs, are generally not reduced when
circumstances cause a decrease in income
from an investment. If income from a property declines while the
related expenses do not decline, our business would be adversely
affected. Further, if it becomes necessary or desirable for us to
dispose of one or more of our mortgaged properties, we may not be
able to obtain a release of the lien on the mortgaged property
without payment of the associated debt. The foreclosure of a
mortgage on a property or inability to sell a property could
adversely affect our business.
Some of the land we have purchased is not zoned for development
purposes, and we may be unable to obtain, or may face delays in
obtaining, the necessary zoning permits and other
authorizations.
We own several
plots of land which are not zoned for the type of projects we
intend to develop. In addition, we do not yet have the required
land-use, building, occupancy and other required governmental
permits and authorizations for these properties. We cannot assure
you that we will continue to be successful in our attempts to
rezone land and to obtain all necessary permits and authorizations,
or that rezoning efforts and permit requests will not be
unreasonably delayed or rejected. Moreover, we may be affected by
building moratorium and anti-growth legislation. If we are unable
to obtain all of the governmental permits and authorizations we
need to develop our present and future projects as planned, we may
be forced to make unwanted modifications to such projects or
abandon them altogether.
Our ability to grow will be limited if we cannot obtain additional
financing.
We must maintain
liquidity to fund our working capital, service our outstanding
indebtedness and finance investment opportunities. Without
sufficient liquidity, we could be forced to curtail our operations
or we may not be able to pursue new business
opportunities.
Our growth strategy
is focused on the development and redevelopment of properties we
already own and the acquisition and development of additional
properties. As a result, we are likely to depend to an important
degree on the availability of debt or equity capital, which may or
may not be available on favorable terms or at all. We cannot
guarantee that additional financing, refinancing or other capital
will be available in the amounts we desire or on favorable terms.
Our access to debt or equity capital markets depends on a number of
factors, including the market’s perception of our growth
potential, our ability to pay dividends, our financial condition,
our credit rating and our current and potential future earnings.
Depending on these factors, we could experience delays or
difficulties in implementing our growth strategy on satisfactory
terms or at all.
The capital and
credit markets have been experiencing extreme volatility and
disruption since the last credit crisis. If our current resources
do not satisfy our liquidity requirements, we may have to seek
additional financing. The availability of financing will depend on
a variety of factors, such as economic and market conditions, the
availability of credit and our credit ratings, as well as the
possibility that lenders could develop a negative perception of the
prospects of our company or the industry generally. We may not be
able to successfully obtain any necessary additional financing on
favorable terms, or at all.
Serious illnesses and pandemics, such as the 2009 outbreak of
Influenza A H1N1 virus (the “Swine Flu”) and the
current Zika virus, have in the past adversely affected consumer
and tourist activity, may do so in the future and may adversely
affect our results of operations.
As a result of the
outbreak of Swine Flu during the winter of 2009, consumers and
tourists dramatically changed their spending and travel habits to
avoid contact with crowds. Furthermore, several governments enacted
regulations limiting the operation of schools, cinemas and shopping
centers. Even though the Argentine government only issued public
service recommendations to the population regarding the risks
involved in visiting crowded places, such as shopping centers, and
did not issue specific regulations limiting access to public
places, a significant number of consumers nonetheless changed their
habits vis-a-vis shopping centers and malls. Similarly, the current
zika virus pandemic may result in similar courses and outcomes. We
cannot assure you that a new disease outbreak or health hazard
(such as the Ebola outbreak in recent years) will not occur in the
future, or that such an outbreak or health hazard would not
significantly affect consumer and/or tourist activity, and that
such scenario would not adversely affect our
businesses.
Adverse incidents that occur in our shopping centers may result in
damage to our image and a decrease in the number of
customers.
Given that shopping
centers are open to the public, with ample circulation of people,
accidents, theft, robbery and other incidents may occur in our
facilities, regardless of the preventative measures we adopt. In
the event such an incident or series of incidents occurs, shopping
center customers and visitors may choose to visit other shopping
venues that they believe are safer and less violent, which may
cause a reduction in the sales volume and operating income of our
shopping centers.
Argentine
Law governing leases imposes restrictions that limit our
flexibility.
Argentine laws
governing leases impose certain restrictions, including the
following:
·
a prohibition on
including automatic price adjustment clauses based on inflation
increases in lease agreements; and
·
the imposition of a
two-year minimum lease term for all purposes, except in particular
cases such as embassy, consulate or international organization
venues, room with furniture for touristic purposes for less than
three months, custody and bailment of goods, exhibition or offering
of goods in fairs or in cases where due to the circumstances, the
subject matter of the lease agreement requires a shorter
term.
As a result of the
foregoing, we are exposed to the risk of increases of inflation
under our leases, and the exercise of rescission rights by our
tenants could materially and adversely affect our business. We
cannot assure you that our tenants will not exercise such right,
especially if rent values stabilize or decline in the future or if
economic conditions deteriorate.
In addition, on
October 1, 2014, the Argentine Congress adopted a new Civil and
Commercial Code (the “Civil and Commercial Code”) which
became effective on June 30, 2015, and is in force since August 1,
2015, requires that lease agreements provide for a minimum term of
two years, and a maximum term of twenty years for residential
leases and of fifty years for other leases. Furthermore, the Civil
and Commercial Code modifies the regime applicable to contractual
provisions relating to foreign currency payment obligations by
establishing that foreign currency payment obligations may be
discharged in Pesos. This amends the legal framework currently in
force, pursuant to which debtors may only discharge their foreign
currency payment obligations by making payment in the specific
foreign currency agreed upon in their agreements; although the
option to discharge in Pesos a foreign currency obligation may be
waived by the debtor is still under discussion. Although certain
judicial decisions have held that this regulation regarding foreign
currency can be set aside by the parties to an agreement, it is
still too early to determine whether or not this legal provision
can be set aside in an agreement as a general rule. Moreover, and
regarding the new provisions for leases, there are no judicial
decisions on the scope of this amendment and, in particular, in
connection with the ability of the parties to any contract to set
aside the new provision and enforce such agreements before an
Argentine court.
We may be liable for some defects in our buildings.
According to the
Argentine Civil Code as previously in effect, the builder of a real
estate development was liable in case of property damage –
meaning the damages compromises the structure and/or the defects
render the building no longer useful – for a period of 10
years since the possession of the property; on the other hand, the
builder was liable for latent defects, even when those defects did
not imply significant property damage. In addition, the Argentine
Civil Code as previously in effect, provided that such liability
was extended to the technical project manager and the designer of
any given project. Furthermore, in certain cases, such as when
consumer law was involved, the liability could be extended to the
developer. The Civil and Commercial Code, which became effective on
August 1, 2015, has similar provisions and expressly extends the
liability for such damage to real estate developers (i.e., any person who sells real estate
built by either themselves or by a third party contractor), and any
other person involved in the project, in addition to the liability
of the builder, the technical project manager and the designer of
the project. According to the Civil and Commercial Code, the
warranty period for latent defects expires after three years after
the client takes possession of the real estate, and both the
builder and the seller are liable for such defects.
In our real estate
developments we usually act as developers and sellers and we build
through third-party contractors. Absent a specific claim, we cannot
quantify the potential cost of any obligation that may arise as a
result of a future claim, and we have not recorded provisions
associated with them in our financial statements. If we were
required to remedy any defects on completed works, our financial
condition and results of operations could be adversely
affected.
Eviction proceedings in Argentina are difficult and time
consuming.
Although Argentine
law permits a summary proceeding to collect unpaid rent and a
special proceeding to evict tenants, eviction proceedings in
Argentina are difficult and time-consuming. Historically, the heavy
workloads of the courts and the numerous procedural steps required
have generally delayed landlords’ efforts to evict tenants.
Eviction proceedings generally take between six months and two
years from the date of filing of the suit to the time of actual
eviction.
Historically, we
have sought to negotiate the termination of lease agreements with
defaulting tenants after the first few months of non-payment in
order to avoid legal proceedings. Delinquency may increase
significantly in the future, and such negotiations with tenants may
not be as successful as they have been in the past. Moreover, new
Argentine laws and regulations may forbid or restrict eviction, and
in each such case they would likely have a material and adverse
effect on our financial condition and results of
operation.
We are subject to risks inherent to the operation of office
buildings that may affect our profitability.
Office buildings
are subject to various factors that affect their development,
administration and profitability, including:
·
a decrease in
demand for office space;
·
a deterioration in
the financial condition of our tenants may result in defaults under
leases due to bankruptcy, lack of liquidity or for other
reasons;
·
difficulties or
delays renewing leases or re-leasing space;
·
decreases in rents
as a result of oversupply, particularly of newer
buildings;
·
competition from
developers, owners and operators of office properties and other
commercial real estate, including sublease space available from our
tenants; and
·
maintenance, repair
and renovation costs incurred to maintain the competitiveness of
our office buildings.
If we are unable to
adequately address these factors, any one of them could adversely
impact our business, which would have an adverse effect on our
financial condition and results of operations.
Our investment in property development and management activities
may be less profitable than we anticipate.
We are engaged in
the development and management of shopping centers, office
buildings and other rental properties, frequently through
third-party contractors. Risks associated with our development and
management activities include the following, among
others:
·
abandonment of
development opportunities and renovation
proposals;
·
construction costs
of a project may exceed our original estimates for reasons
including raises in interest rates or increases in the costs of
materials and labor, making a project
unprofitable;
·
occupancy rates and
rents at newly completed properties may fluctuate depending on a
number of factors, including market and economic conditions,
resulting in lower than projected rental rates and a corresponding
lower return on our investment;
·
pre-construction
buyers may default on their purchase contracts or units in new
buildings may remain unsold upon completion of
construction;
·
the unavailability
of favorable financing alternatives in the private and public debt
markets;
·
aggregate sale
prices of residential units may be insufficient to cover
development costs;
·
construction and
lease-up may not be completed on schedule, resulting in increased
debt service expense and construction costs;
·
failure or delays
in obtaining necessary zoning, land-use, building, occupancy and
other required governmental permits and authorizations, or building
moratoria and anti-growth legislation;
·
significant time
lags between the commencement and completion of projects subjects
us to greater risks due to fluctuation in the general
economy;
·
construction may
not be completed on schedule because of a number of factors,
including weather, labor disruptions, construction delays or delays
in receipt of zoning or other regulatory approvals, or man-made or
natural disasters (such as fires, hurricanes, earthquakes or
floods), resulting in increased debt service expense and
construction costs;
·
general changes in
our tenants’ demand for rental properties;
and
·
we may incur
capital expenditures that could result in considerable time
consuming efforts and which may never be completed due to
government restrictions.
In addition, we may
face contractors’ claims for the enforcement of labor laws in
Argentina (sections 30, 31, 32 under Law No. 20,744), which provide
for joint and several liability. Many companies in Argentina hire
personnel from third-party companies that provide outsourced
services, and sign indemnity agreements in the event of labor
claims from employees of such third company that may affect the
liability of such hiring company. However, in recent years several
courts have denied the existence of independence in those labor
relationships and declared joint and several liabilities for both
companies.
While our policies
with respect to expansion, renovation and development activities
are intended to limit some of the risks otherwise associated with
such activities, we are nevertheless subject to risks associated
with the construction of properties, such as cost overruns, design
changes and timing delays arising from a lack of availability of
materials and labor, weather
conditions and other factors outside of our control, as well as
financing costs, may exceed original estimates, possibly making the
associated investment unprofitable. Any substantial unanticipated
delays or expenses could adversely affect the investment returns
from these redevelopment projects and harm our operating
results.
We are subject to great competitive pressure.
Our real estate
activities are highly concentrated in the Buenos Aires
metropolitan area, where the real estate market is highly
competitive due to a scarcity of properties in sought-after
locations and the increasing number of local and international
competitors. Furthermore, the Argentine real estate industry is
generally highly competitive and fragmented and does not have high
barriers to entry restricting new competitors from entering the
market. The main competitive factors in the real estate development
business include availability and location of land, price, funding,
design, quality, reputation and partnerships with developers. A
number of residential and commercial developers and real estate
services companies compete with us in seeking land for acquisition,
financial resources for development and prospective purchasers and
tenants. Other companies, including joint ventures of foreign and
local companies, have become increasingly active in the real estate
business and shopping center business in Argentina, further
increasing this competition. To the extent that one or more of our
competitors are able to acquire and develop desirable properties,
as a result of greater financial resources or otherwise, our
business could be materially and adversely affected. If we are not
able to respond to such pressures as promptly as our competitors,
or the level of competition increases, our financial condition and
results of our operations could be adversely affected.
There are other
shopping centers and numerous smaller retail stores and residential
properties within the market area of each of our properties. The
number of competing properties in a particular area could have a
material adverse effect on our ability to lease retail space in our
shopping centers or sell units in our residential complexes and on
the amount of rent or the sale price that we are able to charge. We
cannot assure you that other shopping center operators, including
international shopping center operators, will not invest in
Argentina in the near future. If additional companies become active
in the Argentine shopping center market in the future, such
competition could have a material adverse effect on our results of
operations.
Substantially all
of our offices and other non-shopping center rental properties are
located in developed urban areas. There are many office buildings,
shopping malls, retail and residential premises in the areas where
our properties are located. This is a highly fragmented market, and
the abundance of comparable properties in our vicinity may
adversely affect our ability to rent or sell office space and other
real estate and may affect the sale and lease price of our
premises. In the future, both national and foreign companies may
participate in Argentina’s real estate development market,
competing with us for business opportunities.
Some potential losses are not covered by insurance and certain
kinds of insurance coverage may become prohibitively
expensive.
We currently carry
insurance policies that cover potential risks such as civil
liability, fire, loss profit, floods, including extended coverage
and losses from leases on all of our properties. Although we
believe the policy specifications and insured limits of these
policies are generally customary, there are certain types of
losses, such as lease and other contract claims, terrorism and acts
of war that generally are not insured under the insurance policies
offered in the national market. Should an insured loss or a loss in
excess of insured limits occur, we could lose all or a portion of
the capital we have invested in a property, as well as the
anticipated future revenue from the property. In such an event, we
might nevertheless remain obligated for any mortgage debt or other
financial obligations related to the property. We cannot assure you
that material losses in excess of insurance proceeds will not occur
in the future. If any of our properties were to experience a
catastrophic loss, it could seriously disrupt our operations, delay
revenue and result in large expenses to repair or rebuild the
property. If any of our key employees were to die or become
incapacitated, we could experience losses caused by a disruption in
our operations which will not be covered by insurance, and this
could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and
results of operations.
In addition, we
cannot assure you that we will be able to renew our insurance
coverage in an adequate amount or at reasonable prices. Insurance
companies may no longer offer coverage against certain types of
losses, such as losses due to terrorist acts and mold, or, if
offered, these types of insurance may be prohibitively
expensive.
An uninsured loss or a loss that exceeds policies on our properties
could subject us to lost capital or revenue on those
properties.
Under the terms and
conditions of the leases currently in force on our properties,
tenants are required to indemnify and hold us harmless from
liabilities resulting from injury to persons, or property, on or
off the premises, due to activities conducted on the properties,
except for claims arising from our negligence or intentional
misconduct or that of our agents. Tenants are generally required,
at the tenant’s expense, to obtain and keep in full force
during the term of the lease, liability and
property damage insurance policies. In addition, we cannot assure
you that our tenants will properly maintain their insurance
policies or have the ability to pay the deductibles.
Should a loss occur
that is uninsured or in an amount exceeding the combined aggregate
limits for the policies noted above, or in the event of a loss that
is subject to a substantial deductible under an insurance policy,
we could lose all or part of our capital invested in, and
anticipated revenue from, one or more of the properties, which
could have a material adverse effect on our operating results and
financial condition.
Demand for our premium properties may not be
sufficient.
We have focused on
developing residential projects that cater to affluent individuals
and have entered into property barter agreements pursuant to which
we contribute our undeveloped properties to ventures with
developers who will deliver us units at premium locations. At the
time the developers return these properties to us, demand for
premium residential units could be significantly lower. In such
case, we would be unable to sell these residential units at the
estimated prices or time frame, which could have an adverse effect
on our financial condition and results of operations.
Our level of debt may adversely affect our operations and our
ability to pay our debt as it becomes due.
We had, and expect
to have, substantial liquidity and capital resource requirements to
finance our business. As of June 30, 2016, our consolidated
financial debt amounted to Ps.112,932 million (including
IDBD’s debt outstanding as of that date plus accrued and
unpaid interest on such indebtedness and deferred financing costs).
We cannot assure you that we will have sufficient cash flows and
adequate financial capacity in the future. While the commitments
and other covenants applicable to IDBD’s debt obligations do
not have apply IRSA since such it is not recourse to IRSA and it is
not guaranteed by IRSA’s assets, these covenants and
restrictions may impair or restrict our ability to operate IDBD and
implement our business strategy.
The fact that we
are highly leveraged may affect our ability to refinance existing
debt or borrow additional funds to finance working capital
requirements, acquisitions and capital expenditures. In addition,
the recent disruptions in the global financial markets, including
the bankruptcy and restructuring of major financial institutions,
may adversely impact our ability to refinance existing debt and the
availability and cost of credit in the future. In such conditions,
access to equity and debt financing options may be restricted and
it may be uncertain how long these economic circumstances may last.
This would require us to allocate a substantial portion of cash
flow to repay principal and interest, thereby reducing the amount
of money available to invest in operations, including acquisitions
and capital expenditures. Our leverage could also affect our
competitiveness and limit our ability to changes in market
conditions, changes in the real estate industry and economic
downturns.
We may not be able
to generate sufficient cash flows from operations to satisfy our
debt service requirements or to obtain future financing. If we
cannot satisfy our debt service requirements or if we default on
any financial or other covenants in our debt arrangements, the
lenders and/or holders of our debt will be able to accelerate the
maturity of such debt or cause defaults under the other debt
arrangements. Our ability to service debt obligations or to
refinance them will depend upon our future financial and operating
performance, which will, in part, be subject to factors beyond our
control such as macroeconomic conditions and regulatory changes in
Argentina. If we cannot obtain future financing, we may have to
delay or abandon some or all of our planned capital expenditures,
which could adversely affect our ability to generate cash flows and
repay our obligations as they become due.
The recurrence of a credit crisis could have a negative impact on
our major customers, which in turn could materially adversely
affect our results of operations and liquidity.
The global credit
crisis that began in 2008 had a significant negative impact on
businesses around the world. The impact of a crisis on our major
tenants cannot be predicted and may be quite severe. A disruption
in the ability of our significant tenants to access liquidity could
cause serious disruptions or an overall deterioration of their
businesses which could lead to a significant reduction in their
future orders of their products and the inability or failure on
their part to meet their payment obligations to us, any of which
could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations
and liquidity.
We are subject to risks affecting the hotel industry.
The full-service
segment of the lodging industry in which our hotels operate is
highly competitive. The operational success of our hotels is highly
dependent on our ability to compete in areas such as access,
location, quality of accommodations, rates, quality food and
beverage facilities and other services and amenities. Our hotels
may face additional competition if other companies decide to build
new hotels or improve their existing hotels to increase their
attractiveness.
In addition, the
profitability of our hotels depends on:
·
our ability to form
successful relationships with international and local operators to
run our hotels;
·
changes in tourism
and travel trends, including seasonal changes and changes due to
pandemic outbreaks, such as the A H1N1 virus, a potential ebola
outbreak, among others, or weather phenomena’s or other
natural events, such as the eruption of the Puyehué and the
Calbuco volcano in June 2011 and April 2015,
respectively;
·
affluence of
tourists, which can be affected by a slowdown in global economy;
and
·
taxes and
governmental regulations affecting wages, prices, interest rates,
construction procedures and costs.
The shift of consumers to purchasing goods over the Internet, where
barriers to entry are low, may negatively affect sales at our
shopping centers.
In recent years,
internet retail sales have grown significantly in Argentina, even
although the market share of such sales is still insignificant. The
Internet enables manufacturers and retailers to sell directly to
consumers, diminishing the importance of traditional distribution
channels such as retail stores and shopping centers. We believe
that our target consumers are increasingly using the Internet, from
home, work or elsewhere, to shop electronically for retail goods,
and this trend is likely to continue. If e-commerce and retail
sales through the Internet continue to grow, consumers’
reliance on traditional distribution channels such as our shopping
centers could be materially diminished, having a material adverse
effect on our financial condition, results of operations and
business prospects.
Our business is subject to extensive regulation and additional
regulations may be imposed in the future.
Our activities are
subject to Argentine federal, state and municipal laws, and to
regulations, authorizations and licenses required with respect to
construction, zoning, use of the soil, environmental protection and
historical patrimony, consumer protection, antitrust and other
requirements, all of which affect our ability to acquire land,
buildings and shopping centers, develop and build projects and
negotiate with customers. In addition, companies in this industry
are subject to increasing tax rates, the creation of new taxes and
changes in the taxation regime. We are required to obtain licenses
and authorizations with different governmental authorities in order
to carry out our projects. Maintaining our licenses and
authorizations can be a costly provision. In the case of
non-compliance with such laws, regulations, licenses and
authorizations, we may face fines, project shutdowns, and
cancellation of licenses and revocation of
authorizations.
In addition, public
authorities may issue new and stricter standards, or enforce or
construe existing laws and regulations in a more restrictive
manner, which may force us to make expenditures to comply with such
new rules. Development activities are also subject to risks
relating to potential delays in obtaining or an inability to obtain
all necessary zoning, environmental, land-use, development,
building, occupancy and other required governmental permits and
authorizations. Any such delays or failures to obtain such
government approvals may have an adverse effect on our
business.
In the past, the
Argentine government imposed strict and burdensome regulations
regarding leases in response to housing shortages, high rates of
inflation and difficulties in accessing credit. Such regulations
limited or prohibited increases on rental prices and prohibited
eviction of tenants, even for failure to pay rent. Most of our
leases provide that the tenants pay all costs and taxes related to
their respective leased areas. In the event of a significant
increase in the amount of such costs and taxes, the Argentine
government may respond to political pressure to intervene by
regulating this practice, thereby negatively affecting our rental
income. We cannot assure you that the Argentine government will not
impose similar or other regulations in the future. Changes in
existing laws or the enactment of new laws governing the ownership,
operation or leasing of properties in Argentina could negatively
affect the Argentine real estate market and the rental market and
materially and adversely affect our operations and
profitability.
We face risks associated with our expansion in the United
States.
On July 2, 2008, we
acquired 30% interest in Metropolitan 885 LLC
(“Metropolitan”), a limited liability company organized
under the laws of Delaware, United States of America. During fiscal
year 2011, an agreement was reached to restructure
Metropolitan’s debt; after the consummation of the
aforementioned restructuring, we indirectly hold 49% of New
Lipstick LLC (“New Lipstick”), a holding company which
is the owner of Metropolitan. Metropolitan’s main asset is
the Lipstick Building, a 34-story building located at 885 Third
Avenue between 53 and 54 streets in Manhattan, New York.
Metropolitan has incurred in a secured loan in connection with the
Lipstick Building. For more information, please see “Item 5.
Operating and Financial Review and Prospects.”
In March 2012,
through our subsidiary Real Estate Strategies, L.P.
(“RES”), we acquired 3,000,000 Series C convertible
preferred shares issued by Condor in an aggregate amount of US$30
million, a REIT focused in middle-class and long-stay hotels in 20
states in the United States of America. During 2008 and
2009, the U.S. markets experienced extreme dislocations and a
severe contraction in available liquidity globally as important
segments of the credit markets were frozen. Global financial
markets have been disrupted by, among other things, volatility in
securities prices, rating downgrades and declining valuations. This
disruption lead to a decline in business and consumer confidence
and increased unemployment and precipitated an economic recession
throughout the globe. As a consequence, owners and operators of
commercial real estate, including hotels and resorts, and
commercial real estate properties such as offices,
experienced dramatic declines
in property values. We are unable to predict if disruptions in the
global financial markets will occur in the future and the impact
that may have on our business, financial condition and results of
operations.
If the bankruptcy of Inversora Dársena Norte S.A. is extended
to our subsidiary Puerto Retiro, we will likely lose a significant
investment in a unique waterfront land reserve in the City of
Buenos Aires.
On April 18, 2000,
Puerto Retiro S.A. (“Puerto Retiro”) was served notice
of a filing made by the Argentine Government, through the Ministry
of Defense, seeking to extend bankruptcy of Inversora Dársena
Norte S.A. (“Indarsa”) to the Company. Upon filing of
the complaint, the bankruptcy court issued an order restraining the
ability of Puerto Retiro to dispose of, in any manner, the real
property purchased in 1993 from Tandanor. Indarsa had acquired 90%
of the capital stock in Tandanor from the Argentine Government in
1991. Tandanor’s main business involved ship repairs
performed in a 19-hectare property located in the vicinity of La
Boca neighborhood and where the Syncrolift is installed. As Indarsa
failed to comply with its payment obligation for acquisition of the
shares of stock in Tandanor, the Ministry of Defense filed a
bankruptcy petition against Indarsa, seeking to extend it to
us.
The evidentiary
stage of the legal proceedings has concluded. We lodged an appeal
from the injunction order, and such order was confirmed by the
Court of Appeals on December 14, 2000. The parties filed the
arguments in due time and proper manner. After the case was set for
judgment, the judge ordered the suspension of the judicial order
requesting the case records for issuance of a decision based on the
alleged existence of pre-judgmental status in relation to the
criminal case against former officials of the Ministry of Defense
and our former executive officers, for which reason the case will
not be adjudicated until a final judgment is entered in respect of
the criminal case.
It has been made
known to the commercial court that the expiration of the statute of
limitations has been declared in the criminal action and the
criminal defendants have been acquitted. However, this decision was
reversed by the Criminal Court (Cámara de Casación Penal). An
extraordinary appeal was filed and rejected, therefore an appeal
was directly lodged with the Argentine Supreme Court for improper
refusal to permit the appeal, and a decision is still
pending.
Our Management and
external legal counsel believe that there are sufficient legal and
technical arguments to consider that the petition for an extension
of the bankruptcy will be dismissed by the court. However, in view
of the particular features and progress of the case, this position
cannot be held to be conclusive.
In turn, Tandanor
filed a civil action against Puerto Retiro and the other defendants
in the criminal case for violation of Section 174 (5) based on
Section 173 (7) of the Criminal Code. Such action seeks -on the
basis of the nullity of the decree that approved the bidding
process involving the Dársena Norte property- a reimbursement
in favor of Tandanor for all such amounts it has allegedly lost as
a result of a suspected fraudulent transaction involving the sale
of the property disputed in the case.
In July 2013, the
answer to the civil action was filed, which contained a number of
defenses. Tandanor requested the intervention of the Argentine
Government as third party co-litigant in this case, which petition
was granted by the Court. In March 2015, both the Argentine
Government and the criminal complainant answered the asserted
defenses. On July 12, 2016, Puerto Retiro was legally notified of
the decision adopted by the Tribunal Oral Federal N° 5 related
to the preliminary objections above mentioned. Two of them were
rejected –lack of information and lack of legitimacy
(passive). We filed an appeal with regard to the rejection of these
two objections. But, on the other hand, the other two objections
will be considered at sentencing by the court, which is an
important step in order to obtain a favorable decision. As of the
date hereof, no resolution has been issued in such regard. We
cannot assure you that we will be successful in getting this case
dismissed.
Property ownership through joint ventures or minority participation
may limit our ability to act exclusively in our
interest.
In some cases, we
develop and acquire properties through joint ventures with other
persons or entities when we believe circumstances warrant the use
of such structures. For example, we currently own 80% of
Panamerican Mall S.A. (“PAMSA”), while another 20% is
owned by Centro Comercial Panamericano S.A., and 50% of Quality
Invest S.A. (“Quality Invest”). We could
engage in a dispute with one or more of our joint venture partners
that might affect our ability to operate a jointly-owned property.
Moreover, our joint venture partners may, at any time, have
business, economic or other objectives that are inconsistent with
our objectives, including objectives that relate to the timing and
terms of any sale or refinancing of a property. For example, the
approval of certain of the other investors is required with respect
to operating budgets and refinancing, encumbering, expanding or
selling any of these properties. In some instances, our joint
venture partners may have competing interests in our markets that
could create conflicts of interest. If the objectives of our joint
venture partners are inconsistent with our own objectives, we will
not be able to act exclusively in our interests.
If one or more of
the investors in any of our jointly owned properties were to
experience financial difficulties, including bankruptcy, insolvency
or a general downturn of business, there could be an adverse effect
on the relevant property or properties and in turn, on our
financial performance. Should a joint venture partner declare
bankruptcy, we could be liable for our partner’s common share
of joint venture liabilities.
Dividend restrictions in
our subsidiaries’ debt agreements may adversely affect
it.
Dividends paid by
our subsidiaries are an important source of funds for us as are
other permitted payments from subsidiaries. The debt agreements of
our subsidiaries contain covenants restricting their ability to pay
dividends or make other distributions. If our subsidiaries are
unable to make payments to us, or are able to pay only limited
amounts, we may be unable to make payments on its
indebtedness.
We are dependent on our Board of Directors.
Our success, to a
significant extent, depends on the continued employment of Eduardo
Sergio Elsztain and certain other members of our board of directors
and senior management, who have significant expertise and knowledge
of our business and industry. The loss or interruption in their
services for any reason could have a material adverse effect on our
business and results of operations. Our future success also depends
in part upon our ability to attract and retain other highly
qualified personnel. We cannot assure you that we will be
successful in hiring or retaining qualified personnel, or that any
of our personnel will remain employed by us.
We may face potential conflicts of interest relating to our
principal shareholders.
Our largest
beneficial owner is Mr. Eduardo S. Elsztain, through his indirect
shareholding through Cresud S.A.C.I.F.y A. (“Cresud”).
As of June 30, 2016, such beneficial ownership consisted of: (i)
366,788,251 common shares held by Cresud, and (ii) 900 common
shares held directly by Mr. Elsztain. See Item 7 – Major
Shareholders and Related Party Transactions. Conflicts of interest
between our management, Cresud and our affiliates may arise in the
performance of our business activities. As of June 30, 2016, Mr.
Elsztain also beneficially owned (i) approximately 30.9% of
Cresud’s common shares and (ii) approximately 94.6% of the
common shares of our subsidiary IRSA Commercial Properties. We
cannot assure you that our principal shareholders and their
affiliates will not limit or cause us to forego business
opportunities that our affiliates may pursue or that the pursuit of
other opportunities will be in our interest.
Due to the currency mismatches between our assets and liabilities,
we have currency exposure.
As of June 30,
2016, the majority of our liabilities in our Operations Center in
Argentina, such as our Series II Notes are denominated in U.S.
dollars while our revenues are mainly denominated in Pesos. This
currency gap exposes us to a risk of volatility in the rate of
exchange between the Peso and the U.S. dollar, and our financial
results are adversely affected when the U.S. dollar appreciates
against the Peso. Any depreciation of the Peso against the U.S.
dollar correspondingly increases the nominal amount of our debt in
Pesos, with further adversely effects our results of operation and
financial condition and may increase the collection risk of our
leases and other receivables from our tenants, most of which
generate Peso-denominated revenues. Because we record the value of
our investment properties in Argentina at acquisition cost plus
capital expenditures less amortization, any depreciation or
devaluation of the Peso will have an adverse effect on our
financial statements.
Risks
Related to our Investment in Banco Hipotecario
As of June 30,
2016, we owned approximately 29.91% of the outstanding capital
stock of Banco Hipotecario S.A. (“Banco Hipotecario”),
which represented 11% of our consolidated assets from our
operations center in Argentina as of such date. All of Banco
Hipotecario’s operations, properties and customers are
located in Argentina. Accordingly, the quality of Banco
Hipotecario’s loan portfolio, financial condition and results
of operations depend on economic, regulatory and political
conditions prevailing in Argentina. These conditions include growth
rates, inflation rates, exchange rates, changes to interest rates,
changes to government policies, social instability and other
political, economic or international developments either taking
place in, or otherwise affecting, Argentina.
Risks
Relating to the Argentine Financial System and Banco
Hipotecario
The short-term structure of the deposit base of the Argentine
financial system, including Banco Hipotecario, could lead to a
reduction in liquidity levels and limit the long-term expansion of
financial intermediation.
Given the
short-term structure of the deposit base of the Argentine financial
system, credit lines are also predominantly short-term, with the
exception of mortgages, which represent a low proportion of the
existing credit base. Although liquidity levels are currently
reasonable, no assurance can be given that these levels will not be
reduced due to a future negative economic scenario. Therefore,
there is still a risk of low liquidity levels that could increase
funding cost in the event of a withdrawal of a significant amount
of the deposit base of the financial system, and limit the
long-term expansion of financial intermediation including Banco
Hipotecario.
The stability of the financial system depends upon the ability of
financial institutions, including ours, to maintain and increase
the confidence of depositors.
The measures
implemented by the Argentine government in late 2001 and early
2002, in particular the restrictions imposed on depositors to
withdraw money freely from banks and the “pesification”
and restructuring of their deposits, were strongly opposed by
depositors due to the losses on their savings and undermined their
confidence in the Argentine financial system and in all financial
institutions operating in Argentina.
If depositors once
again withdraw their money from banks in the future, there may be a
substantial negative impact on the manner in which financial
institutions, including ours, conduct their business, and on their
ability to operate as financial intermediaries. Loss of confidence
in the international financial markets may also adversely affect
the confidence of Argentine depositors in local banks.
In the future, an
adverse economic situation, even if it is not related to the
financial system, could trigger a massive withdrawal of capital
from local banks by depositors, as an alternative to protect their
assets from potential crises. Any massive withdrawal of deposits
could cause liquidity issues in the financial sector and,
consequently, a contraction in credit supply.
The occurrence of
any of the above could have a material and adverse effect on Banco
Hipotecario’s expenses and business, results of operations
and financial condition.
The asset quality of financial institutions is exposed to the
non-financial public sector’s and Central Bank’s
indebtedness.
Financial
institutions carry significant portfolios of bonds issued by the
Argentine government and by provincial governments as well as loans
granted to these governments. The exposure of the financial system
to the non-financial public sector’s indebtedness had been
shrinking steadily, from 48.9% of total assets in 2002 to 10.3% in
2015 and 9.2% for the period of six months ended as June 30, 2016.
To an extent, the value of the assets held by Argentine banks, as
well as their capacity to generate income, is dependent on the
creditworthiness of the non-financial public sector, which is in
turn tied to the government’s ability to foster sustainable
long-term growth, generate fiscal revenues and reduce public
expenditure.
In addition,
financial institutions currently carry securities issued by the
Central Bank in their portfolios, which generally are short-term;
as of June 30, 2016, such securities issued by the Central Bank
represented approximately 23.6% of the total assets of the
Argentine financial system. As of June 30, 2016, Banco
Hipotecario’s total exposure to the public sector was
Ps.7,517.5 million, which represented 20.3% of its assets as of
that date, and the total exposure to securities issued by the
Central Bank was Ps.1,499.8 million, which represented 4.1% of its
total assets as of June 30, 2016.
The Consumer Protection Law may limit some of the rights afforded
to Banco Hipotecario.
Argentine Law
N° 24,240 (the “Consumer Protection Law”) sets
forth a series of rules and principles designed to protect
consumers, which include Banco Hipotecario’s customers. The
Consumer Protection Law was amended by Law N° 26,361 on March
12, 2008 to expand its applicability and the penalties associated
with violations thereof. Additionally, Law N° 25,065 (as
amended by Law N° 26,010 and Law N° 26,361, the
“Credit Card Law”) also sets forth public policy
regulations designed to protect credit card holders. Recent Central
Bank regulations, such as Communication “A” 5388, also
protect consumers of financial services.
In addition, the
Civil and Commercial Code has a chapter on consumer protection,
stressing that the rules governing consumer relations should be
applied and interpreted in accordance with the principle of
consumer protection and that a consumer contract should be
interpreted in the sense most favorable to it.
The application of
both the Consumer Protection Law and the Credit Card Law by
administrative authorities and courts at the federal, provincial
and municipal levels has increased. This trend has increased
general consumer protection levels. If Banco Hipotecario is found
to be liable for violations of any of the provisions of the
Consumer Protection Law or the Credit Card Law, the potential
penalties could limit some of Banco Hipotecario’s rights, for
example, with respect to its ability to collect payments due from
services and financing provided by us, and adversely affect Banco
Hipotecario’s financial results of operations. We cannot
assure you that court and administrative rulings based on the
newly-enacted regulation or measures adopted by the enforcement
authorities will not increase the degree of protection given to
Banco Hipotecario’s debtors and other customers in the
future, or that they will not favor the claims brought by consumer
groups or associations. This may prevent or hinder the collection
of payments resulting from services rendered and financing granted
by us, which may have an adverse effect on Banco
Hipotecario’s business and results of
operations.
Class actions against financial institutions for unliquidated
amounts may adversely affect the financial system’s
profitability.
Certain public and
private organizations have initiated class actions against
financial institutions in Argentina. The National Constitution and
the Consumer Protection Law contain certain provisions regarding
class actions. However, their guidance with respect to procedural
rules for instituting and trying class action cases is limited.
Nonetheless, through an ad hoc doctrine, Argentine courts have
admitted class actions in some cases, including various lawsuits
against financial entities related to “collective
interests” such as alleged overcharging on products, interest
rates and advice in the sale of public securities, etc. If class
action plaintiffs were to prevail against financial institutions,
their success could have an adverse effect on the financial
industry in general and indirectly on Banco Hipotecario’s
business.
Banco Hipotecario operates in a highly regulated environment, and
its operations are subject to regulations adopted, and measures
taken, by several regulatory agencies.
Financial
institutions are subject to a major number of regulations
concerning functions historically determined by the Central Bank
and other regulatory authorities. The Central Bank may penalize
Banco Hipotecario and its directors, members of the Executive
Committee, and members of its Supervisory Committee, in the event
of any breach the applicable regulation. Potential sanctions, for
any breach on the applicable regulations may vary from
administrative and/or disciplinary penalties to criminal sanctions.
Similarly, the CNV, which authorizes securities offerings and
regulates the capital markets in Argentina, has the authority to
impose sanctions on us and Banco Hipotecario’s Board of
Directors for breaches of corporate governance established in the
capital markets laws and CNV Rules. The Financial Information Unit
(Unidad de Información
Financiera, or “UIF” as per its acronym in
Spanish) regulates matters relating to the prevention of asset
laundering and has the ability to monitor compliance with any such
regulations by financial institutions and, eventually, impose
sanctions.
We cannot assure
you whether such regulatory authorities will commence proceedings
against Banco Hipotecario, its shareholders or directors, or its
Supervisory Committee, or penalize Banco Hipotecario. This
notwithstanding, and in addition to “Know Your
Customer” compliance, Banco Hipotecario has implemented other
policies and procedures to comply with its duties under currently
applicable rules and regulations.
In addition to
regulations specific to the banking industry, Banco Hipotecario is
subject to a wide range of federal, provincial and municipal
regulations and supervision generally applicable to businesses
operating in Argentina, including laws and regulations pertaining
to labor, social security, public health, consumer protection, the
environment, competition and price controls. We cannot assure that
existing or future legislation and regulation will not require
material expenditures by Banco Hipotecario or otherwise have a
material adverse effect on Banco Hipotecario’s consolidated
operations.
Increased competition and M&A activities in the banking
industry may adversely affect Banco Hipotecario.
Banco Hipotecario
foresees increased competition in the banking sector. If the trend
towards decreasing spreads is not offset by an increase in lending
volumes, the ensuing losses could lead to mergers in the industry.
These mergers could lead to the establishment of larger, stronger
banks with more resources than us. Therefore, although the demand
for financial products and services in the market continues to
grow, competition may adversely affect Banco Hipotecario’s
results of operations, resulting in shrinking spreads and
commissions.
Future governmental measures may adversely affect the economy and
the operations of financial institutions.
The Argentine
government has historically exercised significant influence over
the economy, and financial institutions, in particular, have
operated in a highly regulated environment. We cannot assure you
that the laws and regulations currently governing the economy or
the banking sector will remain unaltered in the future or that any
such changes will not adversely affect Banco Hipotecario’s
business, financial condition or results of operations and Banco
Hipotecario’s ability to honor its debt obligations in
foreign currency.
Several legislative
bills to amend the Financial Institutions Law have been sent to the
Argentine Congress. If the law currently in force were to be
comprehensively modified, the financial system as a whole could be
substantially and adversely affected. If any of these legislative
bills were to be enacted or if the Financial Institutions Law were
amended in any other way, the impact of the subsequent amendments
to the regulations on the financial institutions in general, Banco
Hipotecario’s business, its financial condition and the
results of operations is uncertain.
Law N° 26,739
was enacted to amend the Central Bank’s charter, the
principal aspects of which are: (i) to broaden the scope of the
Central Bank’s mission (by establishing that such institution
shall be responsible for financial stability and economic
development while pursuing social equity); (ii) to change the
obligation to maintain an equivalent ratio between the monetary
base and the amount of international reserves; (iii) to establish
that the board of directors of the institution will be the
authority responsible for determining the level of reserves
required to guarantee normal operation of the foreign exchange
market based on changes in external accounts; and (iv) to empower
the monetary authority to regulate and provide guidance on credit
through the financial system institutions, so as to “promote
long-term production investment”.
In addition, the
Civil and Commercial Code, among other things, modifies the
applicable regime for contractual provisions relating to foreign
currency payment obligations by establishing that foreign currency
payment obligations may be discharged in Pesos. This amends the
legal framework, pursuant to which debtors may only discharge their
foreign currency payment obligations by making payment in the
specific foreign currency agreed upon in their agreements; provided
however that the option to discharge in Pesos a foreign currency
obligation may be waived by the debtor is still under
discussion.
We are not able to
ensure that any current or future laws and regulations (including,
in particular, the amendment to the Financial Institutions Law and
the amendment to the Central Bank’s charter) will not result
in significant costs to us, or will otherwise have an adverse
effect on Banco Hipotecario’s operations.
Risks
Relating to Banco Hipotecario’s Business
The quality of Banco Hipotecario’s loan portfolio could be
impaired if the Argentine private sector continues to be affected
in the event of a decrease in the level of activity.
Banco
Hipotecario’s loan portfolio is concentrated on
recession-sensitive segments and it is to a large extent dependent
upon local and international economic conditions. This in turn
might affect the creditworthiness of Banco Hipotecario’s loan
portfolio and its results of operations.
Reduced spreads without corresponding increases in lending volumes
could adversely affect Banco Hipotecario’s
profitability.
The spread for
Argentina’s financial system between the interest rates on
loans and deposits could be affected as a result of increased
competition in the banking sector and the Argentine
government’s tightening of monetary policy in response to
inflation concerns. Since 2009, the interest rate spreads
throughout the Argentine financial system have generally increased.
This increase was sustained by a steady demand for consumer loans
in recent years. In 2013 and 2014, borrowing and lending rates
increased significantly. However, the net interest margin of the
financial system remained stable due to a substantial growth both
in the loan and deposit portfolios. In June 2014, the Central Bank
established a system of maximum active benchmark rates for consumer
loans and secured loans and additionally, in October 2014,
established a new mechanism of regulation by setting a minimum
deposit rate for certain deposits of natural persons.
We cannot guarantee
that interest rate spreads will remain stable unless increases in
lending or additional cost-cutting occurs. A reversal of this
trend, or a new regulation imposing maximum active benchmark rates,
could adversely affect Banco Hipotecario’s
profitability.
Banco
Hipotecario’s obligations as trustee of
the Programa de Crédito Argentino del Bicentenario para la
Vivienda Única Familiar (“PROCREAR”) trust are
limited.
Banco Hipotecario
currently acts as trustee of the PROCREAR Trust, which aims to
facilitate access to housing solutions by providing mortgage loans
for construction and developing housing complexes across Argentina.
Under the terms and conditions of the PROCREAR Trust, all the
duties and obligations under the trust have to be settled with the
trust estate. Notwithstanding, if the aforementioned is not met,
Banco Hipotecario could have its reputation affected. In addition,
if the Argentine government decides to terminate the PROCREAR Trust
and/or terminate Banco Hipotecario’s role as trustee of the
PROCREAR Trust, this may adversely affect Banco Hipotecario’s
results of operations.
The Argentine Government might prevail at Banco Hipotecario’s
General Shareholders’ Meetings.
By virtue of Law
N° 23,696 (the “Privatization Law”), there are no
restrictions on the Argentine Government’s ability to dispose
of its Class A shares and all those shares minus one could be sold
to third parties through public offering. Banco Hipotecario’s
By-laws set forth that if at any time Class A shares were to
represent less than 42% of Banco Hipotecario’s shares with
right to vote, Class D shares automatically lose their triple vote
right, which could result in the principal shareholders losing
control of Banco Hipotecario. Should any such situation materialize
and should the Argentine Government retain a sufficient number of
Class A shares, the Argentine Government could prevail in
Shareholders’ Meetings (except for some decisions that call
for qualified majorities) and could thus exert actual control on
the decisions that must be submitted to consideration by the
Shareholders’ Meeting.
Cybersecurity events could
negatively affect Banco Hipotecario’s reputation, its financial
condition and results of operations.
Banco Hipotecario
has access to large amounts of confidential financial information
and control substantial financial assets belonging to the customers
as well as to Banco Hipotecario. In addition, Banco Hipotecario
provides its customers with continuous remote access to their
accounts and the possibility of transferring substantial financial
assets by electronic means. Accordingly, cybersecurity is a
material risk for Banco Hipotecario. Cybersecurity incidents, such
as computer break-ins, phishing, identity theft and other
disruptions could negatively affect the security of information
stored in and transmitted through
Banco Hipotecario ‘s computer systems and network
infrastructure and may cause existing and potential customers to
refrain from doing business with Banco Hipotecario.
In addition,
contingency plans in place may not be sufficient to cover
liabilities associated with any such events and, therefore,
applicable insurance coverage may be deemed inadequate, preventing
Banco Hipotecario from receiving full compensation for the losses
sustained because of such a disruption.
Although Banco
Hipotecario intends to continue to implement security technology
devices and establish operational procedures to prevent such
damage, we cannot assure you that all of Banco Hipotecario’s
systems are entirely free from vulnerability and these security
measures will be successful. If any of these events occur, it could
damage Banco Hipotecario’s reputation, entail serious costs
and affect Banco Hipotecario’s transactions, as well as its
results of operations and financial condition.
A disruption or failure in
any of Banco Hipotecario’s information technology
systems could adversely affect its business.
Banco Hipotecario
depends on the efficient and uninterrupted operation of
internet-based data processing, communication and information
exchange platforms and networks, including those systems related to
the operation of Banco Hipotecario’s ATM network. Banco
Hipotecario’s operations depend on its ability to manage its
information technology systems and communications efficiently and
without interruption. Banco Hipotecario’s communications,
systems or transactions could be harmed or disrupted by fire,
floods, power failures, defective telecommunications, computer
viruses, electronic or physical theft and similar events or
disruptions. In addition, Banco Hipotecario’s information
technology systems and operations may suffer if its suppliers do
not meet the delivery of products in a timely manner or decide to
end the relationship with Banco Hipotecario.
Any of the
foregoing events may cause disruptions in Banco Hipotecario’s
information technology systems, delays and the loss of critical
data, and could prevent Banco Hipotecario from operating at optimal
levels. In addition, the contingency plans in place may not be
sufficient to cover all those events and, therefore, this may mean
that the applicable insurance coverage is limited or inadequate,
preventing Banco Hipotecario from receiving full compensation for
the losses sustained because of such a disruption. Also, Banco
Hipotecario’s recovery of losses plan may not be enough to
prevent damage resulting from all the cases and Banco
Hipotecario’s insurance coverage could be inadequate to cover
losses from interruptions. If any of these assumptions occur Banco
Hipotecario’s reputation, business, results of operations and
financial condition could be adversely affected.
Differences in the accounting standards between Argentina and
certain countries with developed capital markets, such as the
United States, may make it difficult to compare Banco
Hipotecario’s financial statements and those prepared by
companies from these other countries.
Publicly available
information about Banco Hipotecario in Argentina is presented
differently from the information available for registered public
companies in certain countries with highly developed capital
markets, such as the United States. Except as otherwise described
herein, Banco Hipotecario prepares its financial statements in
accordance with Central Bank GAAP, which differ in certain
significant respects from Argentine GAAP and from U.S.
GAAP.
Operations Center in
Israel
Risks
related to Israel
Conditions in Israel could adversely affect our subsidiary
IDBD.
Our subsidiary IDB
Development Corporation is incorporated and operates in Israel.
Accordingly, political, economic and military conditions in Israel
directly affect IDBD’s business. Since the State of Israel
was established in 1948, a number of armed conflicts have occurred
between Israel, the Palestinian Authority and Israel’s Arab
neighbors. Although Israel has entered into various agreements with
Egypt, Jordan and the Palestinian Authority, there has been an
increase in unrest and terrorist activity, which began in September
2000 and has continued with varying levels of severity. Starting in
December 2008, for approximately three weeks, Israel engaged in an
armed conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip, which involved missile
strikes against civilian targets in various parts of Israel and
negatively affected business conditions in Israel. In November
2012, for approximately one week, Israel experienced a similar
armed conflict, resulting in hundreds of rockets being fired from
the Gaza Strip and disrupting most day-to-day civilian activity in
southern Israel. Due to these conflicts, political, economic and
military conditions in Israel may directly affect IDBD and could
result in physical damage to its related facilities or the
interruption or curtailment of trade between Israel and its present
trading partners. If IDBD’s assets are damaged as a result of
hostile action or hostilities otherwise disrupt its ongoing
operations, IDBD’s business could be materially adversely
affected. We do not believe that the political and security
situation has had any material impact
on IDBD to date; however, we can give no assurance that security
and political conditions will not have such effect in the future.
Any armed conflict, political instability or continued violence in
the region, or the interruption or curtailment of trade between
Israel and its present trading partners may have a negative effect
on the Israeli economy and IDBD and adversely affect the results of
operations, business, and financial condition, thereby negatively
impacting its ability to generate revenue.
Israel’s economy may become unstable.
Over the years, the
Israeli economy has been subject to periods of inflation, low
foreign exchange reserves, fluctuations in world commodity prices,
military conflicts and civil unrest. For these and other reasons,
the government of Israel has, from time to time, intervened in the
economy employing fiscal and monetary policies. The Israeli
government has periodically changed its policies in these areas.
Reoccurrence of previous destabilizing factors could make it more
difficult for IDBD to operate its business and could adversely
affect its financial results.
In the years in
which there is strong economic activity and positive growth in the
Israeli economy, there is an increase in demand. Conversely, in
times of financial crisis, demand decreases, which would adversely
affect the results of IDBD and, in turn, adversely affect our
consolidated results.
The compliance of the new provisions of the Reduced Centralization
Act may have an adverse material impact in IDBD’s results of
operations.
In December 2013,
the official “Reshumot” published in Israel the
Promotion of Competition and Reduction of Centralization Law,
5774-2013 (the “Reduced Centralization Act”), which
imposes certain limits in the ownership and control of reporting
companies.
One provision
limits the pyramidal structure (or multiholding companies) of
control in reporting companies (in special entities whose
securities are held by public shareholders) to two layers of
entities (with the holding company in the first layer not including
a reporting entity that has no controlling shareholder). In case
Discount Investment is considered a second-tier company, it would
be prohibited to control publicly held companies. IDBD may be
required to merge Discount Investments in order to enable continued
control of IDBD and/or Discount Investments in other
companies.
In connection with
evaluating the application of the Law, in August 2014, IDBD’s
Board of Directors appointed an advisory committee to examine
various alternatives to address the implications of the Law to
comply with the provisions that apply to control in a pyramid o
multiholding company structure in order to enable continued control
of IDBD and/or Discount Investments in “other tier
companies” (currently held directly by Discount Investments)
as of December 2019. The advisory committee has recommended the
following alternatives:
(a)
Taking either IDBD
or Discount Investments private thereby removing the requirement
that they be reporting entities (and as a result not a “tier
company”); and
(b)
Merge IDBD and
Discount Investments.
The Board of
Directors of Discount Investments has appointed an advisory
committee with a similar function. As of the date of this Annual
Report, no specific alternatives have been identified. The
implementation of an alternative that would be adopted is likely to
take several years.
Based on these
analyses, IDBD considers it more likely that the completion of one
of the specified alternatives will be adopted to comply with the
restrictions of the Law regarding pyramidal holdings, while
allowing IDBD to continue to control Discount Investments, and
Discount Investments to continue to control Cellcom after December
2019. PBC, which currently is a third-tier company that controls
each of Gav-Yam, Ispro and Mehadrin, has preliminarily evaluated
application of the Law on its holding structure and determined that
it will be able to maintain said control, as it has concluded that
the Law has no effect over its financial statements.
Another new
provision determines the separation of significant affiliates and
significant financial institutions. In May 2015, companies of Clal
Holdings Insurance Enterprises (except Clal Holdings Insurance
Enterprises), including Clal Insurance and Epsilon Investment House
Ltd. (held by Discount Investments) were included in the list of
the significant financial institutions published in the website
Ministry of Finance and the official gazette in connection with the
Reduced Centralization Act. Clal Holdings Insurance Enterprises was
included in the list as a significant corporation. The
classification of Clal Holdings Insurance Enterprises as a
significant corporation directly impacts its control over Clal
Insurance.
In December 2014,
Israel’s concentration committee issued directives for the
appointment of a trustee in Clal Holdings Insurance Enterprises to
hold the control currently held by IDBD. In addition, in December
30, 2014, the committee delivered a notification requesting IDBD to
sell its interest in Clal Holdings Insurance Enterprises. The sale
arrangement outlined in the letter involves IDBD’s and the
Trustee’s interests in the sale process under different
options and timeframes. As of June 30, 2016, the current sale
arrangement involved the sale of the interest in the stock exchange
or by over-the-counter trades, as per the following detail and by
the following dates:
a.
IDBD would have to sell at least 5% of its equity
interest in Clal from May 7, 2016.
b.
During each of the subsequent four-month periods, IDBD
would have to sell at least an additional 5% of its equity interest
in Clal.
c.
If IDBD sells more than 5% of its equity interest in
Clal in any given four-month period, the percentage in excess of
the required 5% would be offset against the percentage required in
the following period.
As a result we
record our investment in CLAL as a financial asset at market value
through profit or loss. The request to sell the shares of CLAL in
5% tranches could cause a negative impact on the market price. A
decrease in the market price of Clal’s shares would cause an
immediate effect in our income statements and financial
results.
Clal Holdings
Insurance Enterprises appealed to the committee, requesting a
reclassification of its status of significant corporation. Dolphin
filed an appeal before the Supreme Court of Justice of Israel on
the Tel Aviv-Jaffo Court’s Decision. We cannot assure
that we will be successful in our appealing with the concentration
committee.
The compliance of
the Reduced Centralization Act, in particular the provisions
related to reporting companies in pyramid structure (or
multiholding companies) and separation of significant corporations
and significant financial corporations, may have a material adverse
impact on IDBD’s business and results of operations and, as a
consequence, a negative effect on the value of our investment in
IDBD. For more information about the Reduced Centralization Act and
potential implications of its provisions on IDBD and its
subsidiaries, see “Item 4 – Information on the
Company”.
IDBD’s operations may be disrupted by the obligations of
personnel to perform military service.
IDBD’s
Israeli employees may be called upon to perform up to 36 days (and
in some cases more) of annual military reserve duty until they
reach the age of 40 (and in some cases, up to the age of 45 or
older) and, in emergency circumstances, could be called to
permanent active duty. In response to increased tension and
hostilities, there have been occasional call-ups of military
reservists, including in connection with the mid-2006 war in
Lebanon and the December 2008 and November 2012 conflicts with
Hamas in the Gaza Strip. It is possible that there will be
additional call-ups in the future. IDBD could be disrupted by the
absence of a significant number of employees or the absence of one
or more key employees for extended periods of times due to military
service. Such disruption could materially adversely affect
IDBD’s business and its results of operations. Additionally,
the absence of a significant number of the employees of
IDBD’s Israeli suppliers and contractors or the absence of
one or more key employees for extended periods of time due to
military service may disrupt their operations and thereby
materially adversely affect IDBD’s ability to generate
revenue and, in turn, adversely affect our consolidated
results.
Political relations could limit IDBD’s ability to do business
internationally.
Several countries,
principally in the Middle East, restrict doing business with Israel
and Israeli companies, and additional countries may impose
restrictions on doing business with Israel and Israeli companies if
hostilities in Israel or political instability in the region
continues or increases. These restrictions may materially limit
IDBD’s ability to export or import certain services, or
reduce the domestic demand for its products and services as a
result of the interruption or curtailment of trade between Israel
and its present trading partners, which could adversely affect
IDBD’s ability to generate revenue and, in turn, adversely
affect our consolidated results.
IDBD may face difficulties in exporting offshore.
Israel’s
export policy currently sets forth certain restrictions that may be
unfavorable to IDBD’s activities. Changes in customs tariffs
for goods and in policy on protecting local production may impact
the results of some IDBD’s subsidiaries and/ or associates.
In addition, the possibility of exportation and sales in Israel
depends on several factors, such as establishment of export and
transportation facilities, obtaining regulatory approvals, the
economic viability of exports, geopolitical challenges,
identification of potential customers in the international market,
and financing investments in development and establishment of the
export projects. In view of the complexity and potential limited
ability to export, IDBD may be unable to export surplus supply and
this may materially adversely affect the its financial
results.
IDBD’s business is subject to substantial regulation and
permit requirements in Israel and may be materially adversely
affected if it is unable to comply with existing regulations or
requirements, or changes in applicable regulations or
requirements.
Our subsidiary IDBD
is subject to a number of laws and regulations affecting many
aspects of its present and future operations, as well as permits
from Israeli government authorities. Such laws and regulations
generally require that IDBD obtain and comply with a wide variety
of licenses, permits and other approvals.
In recent years
there is a trend of increased legislation, standards and
regulations in various sectors of Israel’s economy.
Legislative changes in various areas in Israel, such as reducing
economic concentration, promoting competition and laws concerning
anti-trust, taxation, mandatory tender offers, regulation of the
communications market, supervision of insurance business, corporate
law and securities law, laws concerning supervision of prices of
goods and services, consumer protection laws, environmental
protection laws, planning and construction laws. This trend may
impact the business and financial results of IDBD and its
subsidiaries, their financial results and trading price of their
securities. Furthermore, changes in policy applied by various
Israeli authorities pursuant to these laws may also have similar
impact.
Under these and
other laws and regulations, IDBD could be subject to business
restructurings, changes in its corporate structure, business
strategy and other corporate adaptations. Failure to comply with
these laws and regulations may also result in the suspension or
termination of IDBD’s operations and subject them to
administrative, civil and criminal penalties. Moreover, these laws
and regulations could change in ways that could substantially
increase its costs. Any such liabilities, penalties, suspensions,
terminations or regulatory changes could have a material adverse
effect on IDBD’s financial condition and results of
operations. Stricter regulation applicable to IDBD’s
business, restrictive trade practices, control of prices and
similar factors, may materially adversely affect IDBD’s
businesses.
IDBD’s
activities are subject to approvals, permits and licenses awarded
to them by law by various authorities (such as: the Commissioner of
Capital Market, Ministry of Communications, Ministry of
Environmental Protection, Petroleum Supervisor at the Ministry of
Energy and Water). Failure to comply with terms and conditions of
such approvals, permits or licenses may result in sanctions being
imposed (including criminal sanctions) on the companies in breach,
including fines and/or
termination of the relevant approvals, permits or licenses. Some of
the aforementioned licenses are for a limited term and may be
renewed from time to time, all subject to terms and conditions
thereof and to statutory provisions. As of the date hereof, we
cannot predict what changes (if any) will be made with respect to
future licensing and other regulatory matters. Furthermore, there
is no certainty that IDBD’s existing licenses will be renewed
at the end of their terms or that there will not be a change in the
licenses’ conditions.
We cannot assure
that the existing laws and regulations will not be revised or
reinterpreted, that new laws and regulations will not be adopted or
become applicable to IDBD, or that future changes in laws and
regulations will not have a detrimental effect on its business.
Although not currently required, additional regulatory approvals
may be required in the future due to a change in laws and
regulations or for other reasons. We cannot assure that IDBD will
be able to obtain all required regulatory approvals that may be
required in the future, or any necessary modifications to existing
regulatory approvals, or maintain all required regulatory
approvals.
Changes in
regulations, licensing or any other regulatory matters could
adversely affect IDBD’s ability to generate revenues. This,
in turn, could represent a negative effect in our consolidated
results.
IDBD may be adversely affected by class actions on consumer-related
matters and environmental protection-related matters
The nature of the
business developed by certain IDBD’s subsidiaries, namely
Cellcom and Shufersal, the investment in Clal and the associate
Adama, exposes these companies to class actions with regard to
consumer issues and issues related to environmental protection,
such as ionizing radiation from cellular devices, emissions, water,
noise and smell pollution. Moreover, in most cases, our patients
may benefit from Israeli consumer protection laws, which provide
special procedural rules, such as the shifting of the burden of
proof, strict liability and joint and several liability for damage
caused by companies outsourced by us to provide specific services.
The amount involved in this type of class action can be sumptuous,
in special in issues related to environmental protection, and might
even exceed IDBD’s shareholders equity, and must defend
against such lawsuits at significant cost, even if such lawsuits
are unfounded. If the decisions in any such actions are unfavorable
to IDBD, it might be required to pay heavy fines to cover damages.
Any proceeding involving consumer complaints may also adversely
affect IDBD’s reputation and, consequently, its client base.
Class actions may adversely affect IDBD’s financial condition
and materially adversely affect its reputation. As a result,
IDBD’s is subject to a potential decrease in the number of
clients and in its gross operating revenue. Consequently,
IDBD’s business, results of operations, financial condition
and the market price of its securities may be adversely
affected.
Risks
related to IDBD and IDBD’s subsidiaries and/ or
associates
Most of our revenues are generated by IDBD, an entity incorporated
and operating in Israel.
IDBD is
incorporated in Israel, where it operates the totality of its
business. As of June 30, 2016, IDBD’s revenues corresponded
to approximately 86.4% of our total revenues for our fiscal year
then ended. IDBD’s activities are subject to Israel’s
political, economic and military conditions and also to extensive
Israeli regulation related to, among other matters, licensing,
competition, rates and environmental practices. There can be no
assurance that governmental policies in Israel or the current
regulations will not change in the future and adversely affect
IDBD’s business. We are unable to predict whether
IDBD’s success will continue to prosper in Israeli markets.
For more information, please refer to the risk factors under
“—Risks Related to Israel.”
IDBD may not be able to comply with financial commitments with its
creditors and to fully comply with Israeli laws, which would have a
material adverse effect on its financial condition and on its
ability to continue as a going concern.
On October 11,
2015, we gained effective control over IDBD and started
consolidating IDBD’s results of operations.
IDBD’s
activities were materially affected with the promulgation of the
Promotion of Competition and Reduction of Centralization Law
Nº 5.774-13 (the “Reduced Centralization Act”)
published in December 2013. In order to fully comply with this law,
IDBD could be forced to adopt some adverse measures, such as
dispose its controlling interest in Clal or to merge with
DIC. For more information about the Reduced Centralization Act
and potential implications of its provisions on IDBD and its
subsidiaries, see “Item 4 – Information on the
Company”.
IDBD is also
subject to compliance with certain covenants under its debt
arrangements. Although IDBD has successfully negotiated waivers to
these covenants with its creditors valid until December 2016, we
cannot assure that it will be successful in renegotiating an
extension or other new terms. If IDBD is unable to renegotiate or,
as an alternative, to raise additional capital, the original
covenants of such arrangements will become effective again and
creditors could require immediate repayment of the
debt.
All factors
mentioned above raise significant uncertainties as to IDBD’s
capacity to continue as a going-concern. IDBD’s ability to
continue as a going concern will depend on its ability in
renegotiating the terms of its arrangements, in raising additional
funds and also its ability to fully comply with Israel
authority’s demands.
IDBD is currently
exploring alternative measures to meet its future liquidity
requirements and is making payments to significant creditors as
cash flow permits. IDBD is in ongoing contact with its creditors
regarding future payments, and is attempting to resolve issues
regarding its late payments or non-payments. Based on its future
cash flow projections, IDBD expects to have the required liquidity
to meet its commitments by issuing new debt in Israel, selling
financial assets such as Clal and dividend payouts by Clal. IDBD
could also secure additional financing through the private issuance
of equity securities. However, there can be no assurance that IDBD
will be able to resolve these matters satisfactorily, and if it is
unable to do so, it may be unable to pay out debts as they become
due and could be subject to litigation regarding non-payment that
could have a material adverse effect on its business, financial
condition, and results of operations.
Our independent
registered public accounting firm has included an explanatory
paragraph in their opinion that makes references to Note 1 of the
consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended June
30, 2016, which discloses the existence of risks and uncertainties
in relation to IDBD and indicating that our financial statements do
not include any adjustments related to the valuation of
IDBD’s assets and liabilities that would be required if IDBD
were not able to continue as a going-concern.
The outcome of the arbitration proceedings between Dolphin and ETH
is uncertain and may have an adverse effect on our
business.
The arbitration
process between Dolphin an ETH (a non-related company established
under the laws of the State of Israel, which was presented to
Dolphin as a company controlled by Mordechay Ben Moshé)
regarding certain matters related to the acquisition and obtainment
of control of IDBD, though partially resolved, is still
pending.
On September 24,
2015, the competent arbitrator resolved that: (i) Dolphin and IFISA
were entitled to act as buyers in the BMBY process, and ETH had to
sell all of the IDBD shares held by it at a price of NIS 1.64 per
share; (ii) The buyer had to fulfill all of the commitments
included in the Arrangement, including the commitment to carry out
Tender Offers; (iii) The buyer had to pledge in favor of the
Arrangement Trustees the shares that were previously pledged in
favor of the Arrangement Trustees by the seller.
However, Dolphin
and ETH still have counterclaims of different kinds which are
subject to such arbitration proceeding, which, as of the filing
date of this Annual Report, is still being heard. There can be no
assurances of the final outcome of this process. Should the
arbitrator rule in favor of ETH, the value of our investment in
IDBD could be severely affected and therefore would likely have a
significant adverse effect on our business, financial condition and
results of operations.
IDBD’s subsidiaries do business abroad and might be subject
to foreign regulation and, therefore, are subject to substantial
foreign regulations and permit requirements and may be materially
adversely affected if it is unable to comply with existing
regulations or requirements, or changes in applicable regulations
or requirements
Some of IDBD
subsidiaries do business overseas or their securities are traded on
foreign stock exchanges. Changes in legislation and regulatory
policy in foreign countries as well as characteristics of the
business environment in the operating country may impact the
financial results and business standing of those
companies.
Changes in
international financial reporting standards or in accounting
principles applicable to IDBD and its subsidiaries may impact
various data (including equity attributable to equity holders and
earnings) reported on the financial statements of IDBD and its
subsidiaries, their compliance with financial covenants, if any,
their compliance with terms and conditions of permits and licenses
awarded to them and their capacity to distribute dividends. We
cannot assure that the existing laws and regulations in the
countries where IDBD’s subsidiaries and/ or associates have
operations will not be revised or reinterpreted, that new laws and
regulations will not be adopted or become applicable to
IDBD’s subsidiaries and/ or associates, or that future
changes in laws and regulations will not have a detrimental effect
on its business. Although not currently required, additional
regulatory approvals may be required in the future due to a change
in laws and regulations or for other reasons. We cannot assure that
IDBD’s subsidiaries and/ or associates will be able to obtain
all required regulatory approvals that may be required in the
future, or any necessary modifications to existing regulatory
approvals, or maintain all required regulatory approvals in the
countries in which they operate.
Changes in
regulations, licensing or any other regulatory matters in the
countries where IDBD’s subsidiaries and/ or associates
operate could adversely affect their ability to generate revenues.
This, in turn, could represent a negative effect in IDBD’s
and, as consequence, in our consolidated results.
IDBD’s subsidiary Property and Building (“PBC”)
operates in real estate industry, and is exposed to the risks
inherent to that industry.
As part of the real
estate industry, PBC face similar risks as described above,
regarding our Operation Center in Argentina, such as:
·
“Our performance is subject to risks associated with our
properties and with the real estate
industry.”
·
“An adverse economic environment for real estate companies
such as a credit crisis may adversely impact our results of
operations and business prospects
significantly”
·
“We may face risks associated with property
acquisitions.”
·
“Our future acquisitions may be
unprofitable.”
·
“Properties we acquire may subject us to unknown
liabilities.”
·
“Our dependence on rental income may adversely affect our
ability to meet our debt obligations.”
·
“It may be difficult to buy and sell real estate quickly and
transfer restrictions may apply to part of our portfolio of
properties.”
·
“We are subject to risks inherent to the operation of office
buildings that may affect our
profitability.”
·
“The recurrence of a credit crisis could have a negative
impact on our major customers, which in turn could materially
adversely affect our results of operations and
liquidity.”
IDBD’s subsidiary Shufersal operates in the retail industry,
which is a highly regulated industry in Israel.
Israeli legislation
with respect to sanitation licensing, as well as new consumer
legislation which confers extensive authority upon the Israel
Consumer Protection and Fair Trade Authority, consumer legislation
and the increased enforcement thereof, and increased oversight of
prices or increases in the minimum wage, may adversely affect the
business affairs of Shufersal, its financial position and its
results of operations. An increase in the minimum wage may
adversely affect the financial results of Shufersal, including its
profitability. Additionally, the regulator’s determinations
regarding the rules for conduct between the large marketing chains,
of which Shufersal is one, and dominant suppliers in the food
supply segment, including by virtue of the provisions of the Food
Law, and regarding the merger of Shufersal with Clubmarket, which
is one of the largest retail chains in Israel, may adversely affect
Shufersal’s business, financial condition and results of
operations.
Shufersal faces intense competition in all aspects of its
business.
Shufersal closely
monitors the developments in the retail sector, and adjusts its
operations, if and insofar as is required, in accordance with those
developments. Shufersal faces intense competition, especially as it
proceeds with full implementation of its business plan. Competitive
pressures, including the responses of competitors to
Shufersal’s strategy and the manner of its implementation,
may adversely affect Shufersal’s ability to deal with
competition, and may lead to lower pricing and the loss of market
share in a manner which may have an adverse effect on
Shufersal’s business, financial condition and results of
operations. The entry of new competitors into markets in which
Shufersal is engaged, or the entry of existing competitors into
segments in which they were not previously active, could adversely
affect Shufersal’s business.
An ineffective
wholesale market for retail, the offering of services not in
accordance with the criteria of the wholesale market, or the
pricing thereof by competitors in order to expand market share
could harm Shufersal’s ability to offer competitive services
and its competitive position. If Shufersal is unable to manage its
competition in an effective manner, its future results might be
adversely affected.
The sale of Adama is subject to Chinese regulatory and antitrust
approvals and the sale transaction may not be
completed.
On July 17, 2016,
our indirect subsidiary DIC, agreed to sell its remaining 40% in
Adama to ChemChina for cash consideration of US$ 230 million and
cancellation of a loan due to a Chinese bank. It is expected that
the sale transaction be consummated by the first week of November
2016, subject to the fulfillment of certain conditions, including
the receipt of Chinese regulatory and antitrust approvals. Upon
completion of the transaction, each party will waive all claims and
demands against each other. If the sale transaction is not
completed for any reason, the value of our investment in IDBD could
be materially adversely affected and therefore would likely have a
significant adverse effect on our business, financial condition and
results of operations.
IDBD’s subsidiary
Cellcom operates in telecommunications industry, which is a highly
regulated industry in Israel. In recent years, regulation in Israel
has materially adversely affected Cellcom’s
results.
A substantial part
of Cellcom’s operations is subject to the Israeli
Communications Law No. 1982, the Israeli Wireless Telegraph
Ordinance (New Version) No. 1972, the regulations promulgated
thereunder and the licenses for the provision of different
telecommunications services that Cellcom received from the Ministry
of Communications in accordance with the Communications Law. The
interpretation and implementation of the Communications Law,
Wireless Telegraph Ordinance and regulations and the provisions of
its general licenses, as well as its other licenses, are not
certain and subject to change, and disagreements have arisen and
may arise in the future between the Ministry of Communications and
us. The Communications Law and regulations thereunder grant the
Ministry of Communications extensive regulatory and supervisory
authority with regard to its activities, as well as the authority
to impose substantial sanctions in the event of a breach of its
licenses or the applicable laws and regulations. Further, in the
event that Cellcom materially violate the terms of its licenses,
the Ministry of Communications has the authority to revoke them.
Cellcom’s operations are also subject to the regulatory and
supervisory authority of other Israeli regulators which have the
authority to impose criminal and administrative sanctions against
us.
Cellcom’s
general cellular license is valid until February 2022. It may be
extended for additional six-year periods upon request to the
Ministry of Communications and confirmation from the Ministry of
Communications that Cellcom has complied with the provisions of its
license and applicable law, has invested in the improvement of its
service and network and has demonstrated the ability to do so in
the future. Netvision’s unified licenses (granted in July
2015 and amended in February 2016) under which Netvision is
providing landline telephony services, internet connectivity
services, or ISP, and international long distance services, or ILD,
are valid until March 2026 and February 2022, respectively, and may
be extended for additional ten year periods, on terms similar to
those provided in its cellular license. Cellcom’s other
licenses are also limited in time. Cellcom’s licenses may not
be extended when requested, or, if extended, the extensions may be
granted on terms that are less favorable to Cellcom. In addition,
the Ministry of Communications has interpreted and may interpret
its licenses and has modified and may modify its licenses without
Cellcom’s consent and in a manner that could limit its
ability to conduct its business and harm its results of operations.
Possible changes to its licenses and legislation which would
require us to change its pricing plans and information systems
frequently or on a timetable Cellcom cannot meet, can increase the
risk of noncompliance with its licenses or violation of such
legislation and its exposure to lawsuits and regulatory
sanctions.
IDBD’s subsidiary Cellcom faces intense competition in all
aspects of its business.
The Israeli
telecommunications market is highly competitive in many of its
elements, including the cellular and landline service markets. The
competition level has increased substantially in recent years,
following the entry of additional competitors and regulatory
changes alleviating entry barriers and transfer barriers. Also,
there is a continued increase of competition in the end user
equipment market. In the last year, Cellcom entered both the TV
market through its OTT TV service and the landline infrastructure
market, through the landline wholesale market (VDSL). In the other
markets Cellcom operates in and specifically in the cellular
market, the intensified competition led to price competition, the
adverse effects of which include a high churn rate and high
subscriber acquisition costs, in addition to continued price
erosion, all of which have ultimately led to a material decrease in
revenues and profitability for us and other MNOs. The current level
of competition in all the markets in which Cellcom operates and
aggressive price plan offerings by its competitors are expected to
continue. The entry of new competitors into markets in which
Cellcom is engaged, or the entry of existing competitors into
segments in which they were not previously active, or were
partially active, as a result of regulatory changes, would allow
other operators to provide services currently provided only by
Cellcom to its subscribers.
An ineffective
wholesale market for landline communication, including due to the
exclusion of telephony services from the wholesale market, the
offering of services not in accordance with the criteria of the
wholesale market, or the pricing thereof in a manner
which could harm Cellcom’s ability to offer competitive
services packages, and competition on the part of Bezeq and Hot
(due to their dominant status in the landline communication
market), particularly if the cancellation or easement of the
structural separation which applies to the Bezeq and Hot groups is
implemented before the creation of an effective wholesale market in
the landline communication market. We are unable to foresee if the
current high level of competition and trends will continue in the
future or if it will continue to affect Cellcom results of
operations. In case Cellcom is unable to manage its competition in
an effective manner, its future results might be adversely
affected.
Cellcom may be adversely
affected by the significant technological and other changes in the
cellular communications industry.
The
telecommunications market is known for rapid and significant
technological changes and requires ongoing investments in advanced
technologies in order to remain competitive. In recent years
Cellcom has witnessed a growing demand for Internet, content and
data through advanced third and fourth generation cellular phones,
smartphones, modems, tablets and other devices using cellular data
that resulted in a rapid and immense growth of data traffic on
cellular networks and required cellular operators to upgrade their
networks to accord such demand. Transfer of subscribers to
unlimited packages of services and national roaming on its network,
have contributed to the substantially growing demand for data
traffic on its network, as well as to voice and text
messages.
We estimate that
data traffic will continue to rapidly grow in the future. To meet
the growing demand for cellular data traffic, Cellcom is required,
among others, to continue its investment in its 4G network and
upgrading its transmission network, to allow larger capacity and
higher data speed rates. In addition, as in order to provide
optimal performance, its LTE network requires additional
frequencies to those allocated to us under the LTE frequencies
tender (as the Ministry of Communications expects us to evacuate 12
1800MHz which were allocated to us for its 2G network, to be used
by its LTE network), Cellcom is in the process of allocating
additional 1800MHz to its LTE network, in areas where lower usage
of its 2G network, together with advanced and modern equipment and
software features, allows such allocation, with negligible adverse
effect to its 2G network performance. Nonetheless, such limited
quantity of frequencies may adversely affect its network
performance, specifically if Cellcom cannot use additional
frequencies under network sharing agreements, as its 4G network
will have 15MHz at most (similar to Pelephone’s network,
unless Pelephone enters a network sharing agreement), whereas
Partner and Hot’s 4G combined network enjoys
20MHz.
If Cellcom fails to obtain or maintain favorable arrangements with
foreign telecommunications operators, its services may be less
attractive or less profitable.
Cellcom relies on
agreements with cellular providers outside Israel to provide
roaming capabilities to its cellular subscribers in many areas
outside Israel. Cellcom cannot control or compel the improvement of
the quality of the service that they provide and it may be inferior
or less advanced than the service that it provides. Some of
Cellcom’s competitors may be able to obtain lower roaming
rates than it does because they may have larger call volumes or can
use more favorable agreements of their overseas affiliates. If
Cellcom’s competitors’ providers can deliver a higher
quality, more advanced or a more cost effective roaming service,
then subscribers may migrate to those competitors and its results
of operation could be adversely affected, more so if the proposed
amendment to its license, allowing other operators to provide
roaming services to its subscribers, will be adopted.
In recent years,
roaming tariffs for Cellcom’s subscribers have decreased. If
roaming tariffs continue to decrease including as a result of the
increasing competition or the changing regulation, this could
adversely affect its profitability and results of operations.
Inbound roaming to its network is also influenced by its ability to
maintain favorable roaming arrangements. The entry of additional
UMTS providers has not only increased competition regarding
outgoing roaming services but also increased competition on inbound
roaming services. Additional operators or the abovementioned
proposed amendment to its license, may increase such competition
further. Cellcom also relies on agreements with foreign carriers to
provide ILD services by Netvision as well as its international
voice hubbing (providing ILD services to foreign operators)
services. The risks detailed above in relation to roaming services
and possible effects of such risks, apply to Netvision’s ILD
and hubbing services as well.
Cellcom’s
substantial debt increases its exposure to market risks, may limit
its ability to incur additional debt that may be necessary to fund
its operations and could adversely affect its financial stability;
regulatory change, market terms and its financial results may
affect its possibilities to raise debt.
IDBD’s investment Clal operates in the insurance industry,
which is a highly regulated industry in Israel. Therefore, Clal is
subject to substantial regulations and permit requirements in the
insurance area and may be materially adversely affected if it is
unable to comply with existing regulations or requirements, or
changes in applicable regulations or requirements.
Clal is exposed to
changes in legislation and regulation which pertain to its
operating segments. In particular, some of the regulatory changes
which were recently implemented and proposed, may adversely affect
components of the business model in the
sector. Additionally, changes in legislation and regulation,
including circulars, determinations in principle, position papers
and provisions which the Commissioner of Capital Markets is
authorized to impose in connection with changes to policy terms,
including policy premiums which may affect Clal, including with
reference to products which were sold in the past, both by way of
retroactive application and due to their effect on the
interpretation of agreements which were signed in the
past.
Significant
operations in Clal are subject to detailed and complex regulation.
In particular, the insurance and long-term savings activities are
subject to regulatory directives which change from time to time,
with respect to products which were sold over many years, and which
have long insurance coverage periods and/or savings periods.
Non-compliance with the regulatory requirements, including by
mistake, may lead to sanctions, including the revocation of
licenses and permits and monetary fines, against Clal, also as part
of audits on behalf of oversight entities, and may serve as a basis
for claims against it.
Risks
Related to the GDSs and the Common Shares
Shares eligible for sale could adversely affect the price of our
common shares and GDSs.
The market prices
of our common shares and GDS could decline as a result of sales by
our existing shareholders of common shares or GDSs in the market,
or the perception that these sales could occur. These sales also
might make it difficult for us to sell equity securities in the
future at a time and at a price that we deem
appropriate.
The GDSs are freely
transferable under U.S. securities laws, including common shares
sold to our affiliates. Cresud, which as of June 30, 2016, owned
approximately 63.38% of our common shares (or approximately
366,788,251 common shares which may be exchanged for an aggregate
of 36,678,825 GDSs), is free to dispose of any or all of its common
shares or GDSs at any time in its discretion. Sales of a large
number of our common shares and/or GDSs would likely have an
adverse effect on the market price of our common shares and
GDSs.
If we issue additional equity securities in the future, you may
suffer dilution, and trading prices for our equity securities may
decline.
We may issue
additional shares of our common stock for financing future
acquisitions or new projects or for other general corporate
purposes, although there is no present intention to do so. Any such
issuance could result in a dilution of your ownership stake and/or
the perception of any such issuances could have an adverse impact
on the market price of the GDSs.
We are subject to certain different corporate disclosure
requirements and accounting standards than domestic issuers of
listed securities in the United States
There may be less
publicly available information about the issuers of securities
listed on the Buenos Aires Stock Market (“Mercado de Valores de Buenos
Aires” or “MERVAL” as per its acronym in
spanish) than is regularly published by or about domestic issuers
of listed securities in the United States and certain other
countries.
We are exempt from
the rules under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
(the “Exchange Act”) prescribing the furnishing and
content of proxy statements, and our officers, directors and
principal shareholders are exempt from the reporting and
short-swing profit recovery provisions contained in Section 16 of
the Exchange Act.
The identification of a
material weakness in our internal controls over financial reporting
could negative affect the trading price of our shares or
GDSs
Our management is
responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate Internal
Control over Financial Reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and
15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Our Internal Control over
Financial Reporting includes a series of procedures designed to
provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial
reporting and the preparation of consolidated financial statements
for external purposes, in accordance with IFRS and includes those
policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of
records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect
the transactions and dispositions of our assets, (2) provide
reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to
permit preparation of consolidated financial statements in
accordance with IFRS and that the relevant entity’s or
division’s receipts and expenditures are being made only in
accordance with authorizations of our management and directors, and
(3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely
detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of our
assets that could have a material effect on our consolidated
financial statements.
Our management concluded that our
disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of fiscal year
2014 were not effective given to a material weakness in our
internal control over financial reporting. This material weakness
was related to the accounting for derivative financial instruments
derived from non-routine complex contractual provisions in the
context of the acquisition of an associate and was already
remediated. Under this concept, a material weakness is a
deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in the
internal control over financial reporting that may reasonably cause
that a material misstatement of our annual or interim financial
statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. See
“Controls and Procedures - A. Disclosure Controls and
Procedures.”
Any failure to implement and/ or
maintain improvements in the controls over our financial reporting,
or any difficulties encountered in the implementation of such
improvements, could result in a material misstatement in our annual
or interim financial statements that: (i) may not be prevented or
detected; and/or, (ii) may cause us to fail to meet our reporting
obligations under the applicable securities laws. This situation
may also cause investors to lose confidence in our reported
financial information, and this could have an adverse impact on the
trading price of our shares or GDSs.
Investors may not be able to effect service of process within the
U.S., limiting their recovery of any foreign judgment.
We are a publicly
held stock corporation (sociedad anónima) organized under the
laws of Argentina. Most of our directors and our senior managers,
are located in Argentina. As a result, it may not be possible for
investors to effect service of process within the United States
upon us or such persons or to enforce against us or them in United
States court judgments obtained in such courts predicated upon the
civil liability provisions of the United States federal securities
laws. There is doubt whether the Argentine courts will enforce, to
the same extent and in as timely a manner as a U.S. or foreign
court, an action predicated solely upon the civil liability
provisions of the United States federal securities laws or other
foreign regulations brought against such persons or against
us.
If we are considered to be a passive foreign investment company for
United States federal income tax purposes, U.S. Holders of our
common shares or GDSs would suffer negative
consequences.
Based on the
current and projected composition of our income and valuation of
our assets, including goodwill, we do not believe we were a passive
foreign investment company (“PFIC”) for United States
federal income tax purposes for the taxable year ending June 30,
2016, and we do not currently expect to become a PFIC, although
there can be no assurance in this regard. The determination of
whether we are a PFIC is made annually. Accordingly, it is possible
that we may be a PFIC in the current or any future taxable year due
to changes in our asset or income composition or if our projections
are not accurate. The volatility and instability of
Argentina’s economic and financial system may substantially
affect the composition of our income and assets and the accuracy of
our projections. In addition, this determination is based on the
interpretation of certain U.S. Treasury regulations relating to
rental income, which regulations are potentially subject to
differing interpretation. If we become a PFIC, U.S. Holders (as
defined in “Taxation—United States Taxation”) of
our common shares or GDSs will be subject to certain United States
federal income tax rules that have negative consequences for U.S.
Holders such as additional tax and an interest charge upon certain
distributions by us or upon a sale or other disposition of our
common shares or GDSs at a gain, as well as reporting requirements.
Please see ‘‘Taxation—United States
Taxation—Passive Foreign Investment Company” for a more
detailed discussion of the consequences if we are deemed a PFIC.
You should consult your own tax advisors regarding the application
of the PFIC rules to your particular circumstances.
Changes in Argentine tax laws may adversely affect the tax
treatment of our common shares or GDSs.
On September 23,
2013, the Argentine income tax law was amended by the passage of
Law N° 26,893. Under the amended law, the distribution of
dividends is subject to income tax at a rate of 10%, unless the
dividends are distributed to Argentine corporate entities. In
addition, the amended law establishes that the sale, exchange or
other transfer of shares and other securities is subject to a
capital gain tax at a rate of 15% for Argentine resident
individuals and foreign beneficiaries. There is an exemption for
Argentine resident individuals if certain requirements are met;
however, there is no such exemption for non-Argentine residents.
See “Item 10.E - Taxation —Argentine Taxation”.
However, as of the date hereof many aspects of the amended tax law
remain unclear and, pursuant to certain announcements made by
Argentine tax authorities, they are subject to further rulemaking
and interpretation, which may adversely affect the tax treatment of
our common shares and/or GDSs.
The income tax
treatment of income derived from the sale of GDSs, dividends or
exchanges of shares from the GDS facility may not be uniform under
the revised Argentine income tax law. The possibly varying
treatment of source income could impact both Argentine resident
holders as well as non-Argentine resident holders. In addition,
should a sale of GDSs be deemed to give rise to Argentine source
income, as of the date of this annual report no regulations have
been issued regarding the mechanism for paying the Argentine
capital gains tax when the sale exclusively involves non-Argentine
parties. However, as of the date of this annual report, no
administrative or judicial rulings have clarified the ambiguity in
the law.
Therefore, holders
of our common shares, including in the form of GDSs, are encouraged
to consult their tax advisors as to the particular Argentine income
tax consequences under their specific facts.
Holders of our GDSs may be unable to exercise voting rights with
respect to the common shares underlying the GDSs at our
shareholders’ meetings.
We will not treat
the holders of our GDSs as one of our shareholders and the holders
of our GDSs will not have shareholder rights. The GDS depositary
will be the holder of the common shares underlying your GDSs and
GDS holders may exercise voting rights with respect to the common
shares represented by the GDSs only in accordance with the deposit
agreement relating to the GDSs. There are no provisions under
Argentine law or under our by-laws that limit the exercise by GDS
holders of their voting rights through the GDS depositary with
respect to the underlying common shares. However, there are
practical limitations on the ability of GDS holders to exercise
their voting rights due to the additional procedural steps involved
in communicating with these holders. For example, holders of our
common shares will receive notice of shareholders’ meetings
through publication of a notice in an Official Gazette in
Argentina, an Argentine newspaper of general circulation and the
bulletin of the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange (“BCBA”),
and will be able to exercise their voting rights by either
attending the meeting in person or voting by proxy. GDS holders, by
comparison, will not receive notice directly from us. Instead, in
accordance with the deposit agreement, we will provide the notice
to the GDS depositary. If requested by us, the GDS depositary will
mail to holders of GDSs the notice of the meeting and a statement
as to the manner in which instructions may be given by holders. To
exercise their voting rights, GDS holders must then instruct the
GDS depositary as to voting the common shares represented by their
GDSs. Due to these procedural steps involving the GDS depositary,
the process for exercising voting rights may take longer for GDS
holders than for holders of common shares and common shares
represented by GDSs may not be voted as GDS holders
desire.
Under Argentine law, shareholder rights may be more limited or less
well defined than in other jurisdictions.
Our corporate
affairs are governed by our by-laws and by Argentine corporate law,
which differ from the legal principles that would apply if we were
incorporated in a jurisdiction in the United States, such as the
States of Delaware or New York, or in other jurisdictions outside
Argentina. In addition, your rights or the rights of holders of our
common shares to protect your or their interests in connection with
actions by our board of directors may be fewer and less well
defined under Argentine corporate law than under the laws of those
other jurisdictions. Although insider trading and price
manipulation are illegal under Argentine law, the Argentine
securities markets are not as highly regulated or supervised as the
U.S. securities markets or markets in some other jurisdictions. In
addition, rules and policies against self—dealing and
regarding the preservation of shareholder interests may be less
well defined and enforced in Argentina than in the United States,
putting holders of our common shares and GDSs at a potential
disadvantage.
The protections afforded to minority shareholders in Argentina are
different from and more limited than those in the United States and
may be more difficult to enforce.
Under Argentine
law, the protections afforded to minority shareholders are
different from, and much more limited than, those in the United
States and some other Latin American countries. For example, the
legal framework with respect to shareholder disputes, such as
derivative lawsuits and class actions, is less developed under
Argentine law than under U.S. law as a result of Argentina’s
short history with these types of claims and few successful cases.
In addition, there are different procedural requirements for
bringing these types of shareholder lawsuits. As a result, it may
be more difficult for our minority shareholders to enforce their
rights against our directors or us or controlling shareholder than
it would be for shareholders of a U.S. company.
The majority of our shareholders may determine to not pay any
dividends.
In accordance with
Argentine corporate law, we may pay dividends to shareholders out
of net and realized profits, if any, as set forth in our Audited
Financial Statements prepared in accordance with IFRS. The
approval, amount and payment of dividends are subject to the
approval by our shareholders at our annual ordinary shareholders
meeting. The approval of dividends requires the affirmative vote of
a majority of the shareholders entitled to vote at the meeting. As
a result, we cannot assure you that we will be able to generate
enough net and realized profits so as to pay dividends or that our
shareholders will decide that dividends will be paid.
Our ability to pay dividends is limited by law and economic
conditions.
In accordance with
Argentine corporate law, we may pay dividends in Pesos out of
retained earnings, if any, to the extent set forth in our Audited
Financial Statements. Our ability to generate retained earnings is
subject to the results of our operations.. The uncertainty
surrounding future rates of inflation may affect our results of
operations and consequently our ability to pay dividends. If the
Peso continues to devaluate significantly, all of the negative
effects on the Argentine economy related to such devaluation could
recur, with adverse consequences on our business and as a result on
the results of our operations and our ability to pay
dividends.
The ability of holders of the GDSs to receive cash dividends may be
limited.
The ability of GDS
holders to receive cash dividends may be limited by the ability of
the GDS depositary to convert cash dividends paid in Pesos into
U.S. Dollars. Under the terms of our deposit agreement with the GDS
depositary for the GDSs, to the extent that the GDS depositary can
in its judgment, and in accordance with local exchange regulations,
convert Pesos (or any other foreign currency) into U.S. Dollars on
a reasonable basis and transfer the resulting U.S. Dollars abroad,
the GDS depositary will as promptly as practicable convert or cause
to be converted all cash dividends received by it in Pesos on the
deposited securities common shares into U.S. Dollars. If, in the
judgment of the GDS depositary, this conversion is not possible on
a reasonable basis (or is not permitted by applicable Argentine
laws, regulations and approval requirements), the GDS depositary
may distribute the foreign currency received by it in Pesos in
Argentina or in its discretion hold such currency uninvested for
the respective accounts of the owners entitled to receive the same.
As a result, if the exchange rate fluctuates significantly during a
time when the GDS depositary cannot or does not convert the foreign
currency, you may lose some or all of the value of the dividend
distribution. For further information see “Risks Relating to
Argentina—Restrictions on transfers of foreign currency and
the repatriation of capital from Argentina may impair our ability
to pay dividends and distributions.”
Our ability to pay dividends is limited by law and our
by-laws.
In accordance with
Argentine corporate law, we may pay dividends in Pesos out of
retained earnings, if any, to the extent set forth in our audited
financial statements. Our ability to generate retained earnings is
subject to the results of our operations. During 2014 inflation
accelerated mainly due to the devaluation process carried out by
the Central Bank. The uncertainty surrounding future inflation may
affect our results and as a result our ability to pay dividends. If
the Peso continues to devaluate significantly, all of the negative
effects on the Argentine economy related to such devaluation could
recur, with adverse consequences on our business and as a result on
the results of our operations and our ability to pay
dividends.
ITEM
4. INFORMATION
ON THE COMPANY
A. History
and Development of the Company
General Information
Our legal and
commercial name is IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad
Anónima. We were incorporated and organized on April 30, 1943,
under Argentine law as a stock corporation (Sociedad Anónima), and we were
registered with the Public Registry of Commerce of the City of
Buenos Aires (Inspección
General de Justicia or “IGJ”) on June 23, 1943,
under number 284, on page 291, book 46 of volume A. Pursuant to our
bylaws, our term of duration expires on April 5, 2043. Our common
shares are listed and traded on the MERVAL through the BCBA and our
GDSs representing our common shares are listed on the New York
Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). Our principal executive
offices are located at Bolivar 108 1st floor, Ciudad Autónoma
de Buenos Aires (C1066AAD), Argentina. Our headquarters are located
at Moreno 877, (C1091AAQ), Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires.
Our telephone is +54 (11) 4323-7400. Information contained in or
accessible through our website is not a part of this annual report.
All references in this annual report to this or other internet
sites are inactive textual references to these URLs, or
“uniform resource locators” and are for your
information reference only. We assume no responsibility for the
information contained on these sites. Our Depositary Agent for the
GDSs in the United States is The Bank of New York whose address is
P.O. Box 358516 Pittsburgh, PA 15252-8516, and whose telephones are
+ 1-888-BNY-ADR for U. S. calls and + 1 - 201-680-6825 for calls
outside U.S.
History
We have been
actively engaged in a range of diversified real estate activities
in Argentina since 1991. After our global public offering in 1994,
we launched our real estate activities in the office rental market
by acquiring three office towers located in prime office zones of
Buenos Aires.
Since 1996, through
our subsidiary IRSA Commercial Properties, we have expanded our
real estate activities in the Shopping Centers segment through the
acquisition of controlling interests in sixteen shopping centers:
Paseo Alcorta, Alto Palermo Shopping, Buenos Aires Design, Alto
Avellaneda, Alto NOA, Abasto Shopping, Patio Bullrich, Mendoza
Plaza Shopping, Alto Rosario, Córdoba Shopping Villa Cabrera,
Dot Baires, Soleil Premium Outlet, La Ribera Shopping, Distrito
Arcos, Alto Comahue Sopping and Patio Olmos. Since 1996, we have
also expanded our operations into the residential real estate
market through the development and construction of multi-tower
apartment complex in the City of Buenos Aires and through the
development of private residential communities in the greatest
Buenos Aires metropolitan area.
In 1997, we entered
the hotel market through the acquisition of a 50% interest in the
Llao Llao Hotel near Bariloche and the Intercontinental Hotel in
the City of Buenos Aires. In 1998, we also acquired Libertador
Hotel in the City of Buenos Aires and subsequently sold a 20%
interest to an affiliate of Sheraton Hotels.
In 1999, we
acquired 2.9% of the shares of Banco Hipotecario. Over the years,
we have acquired additional common shares increasing our interest
to 29.91% as of the date of this annual report.
In 2005, we opened
Alto Rosario Shopping, which through the years had become in the
most important shopping center in Rosario. Also, in such year, we
increased our interest in Mendoza Plaza Shopping S.A.
(“Mendoza Plaza”) from 68.8% to 85.4% through our
subsidiary IRSA Commercial Properties. Attractive prospects in our
Office business led us to make an important investment in this
segment by acquiring Bouchard 710 building in fiscal year 2005,
covering 15,014 square meters of rentable premium
space.
In December 2006,
we started the operation of Córdoba Shopping, a shopping
center located in the neighborhood of Villa Cabrera in the City of
Córdoba, Province of Córdoba. Córdoba Shopping has a
total area of 35,000 square meters with 106 stores,
12 movie theaters and parking for 1,500 vehicles. Also, through our
subsidiaries, we started in 2007 the construction of one of our
most important projects, a shopping center and an office building
located in the neighborhood of Saavedra, at the intersection
between Panamericana Highway and General Paz Avenue.
During 2007, we
made several significant acquisitions in the Shopping Centers and
Offices segments. In 2007, we purchased Bouchard Plaza building,
also known as “Edificio La Nación”, a 23 floor AAA
office building with a total leasable area of 33,324 square meters,
located in the downtown of the City of Buenos Aires. During 2015,
we completed selling all of the floors in Edificio La Nación,
remaining in the portfolio 115 parking spaces for rent. In 2007, we
bought Dock del Plata building with a gross leasable area of 7,921
square meters, located in the exclusive area of
Puerto Madero, already sold in its entirety. We also
launched the development of an office building at Dock IV of Puerto
Madero, opened in May 2009, which was entirely sold in December
2015. In addition, we acquired a 50% interest in an office building
including current leases with a gross leasable area of 31,670
square meters, known as Torre BankBoston, which is located in
Carlos Maria Della Paolera 265, Buenos Aires, and was designed by
the recognized architect Cesar Pelli (who also designed the World
Financial Center in New York and the Petronas Towers in Kuala
Lumpur).
In March 2008, we
launched a residential project through a partnership with Cyrela
Brazil Realty to develop a new homebuilding concept in Argentina
accompanied by an innovative sale and financing policy. The
partnership’s first project named “Horizons” is
located in the Vicente López neighborhood, Province of Buenos
Aires. The project was a commercial success, all the units were
sold in record time.
In April 2008, we
acquired a building known as “Edificio República”,
in the City of Buenos Aires. This property, designed by the
architect César Pelli, is a premium office building in the
downtown area of the City of Buenos Aires, which added
approximately 19,533 gross leasable square meters to our portfolio.
In June 2008, our subsidiary IRSA Commercial Properties acquired a
land located in Beruti 3351/3359, between Bulnes and Coronel Diaz
Avenue, in Palermo, a neighborhood of the City of Buenos Aires next
to our mall “Alto Palermo Shopping”, in which our
affiliate TGLT is developing a residential building named
“Astor Berutti”.
In July 2008, we
decided to expand internationally into the United States, taking
advantage of certain investment opportunities generated after the
global financial crisis. We acquired a 30% interest in Metropolitan
885 LLC (“Metropolitan”), a limited
liability company incorporated under the laws of Delaware. Its main
asset is a 34-story building named Lipstick Building, located at
885 Third Avenue, New York. In addition to this asset, the acquired
company also includes debt associated with the building. The
purchase price paid was US$22.6 million. The property has
approximately 59,000 square meters of leasable area. Also, we
acquired a 50% put right related to stake acquired over a period
beginning at six months from closing of the transaction until the
third anniversary at a price equal to the amount paid for the
acquisition plus interest at a rate of 4.5% per annum. Moreover, we
acquired the right of first offer for the 5% interest currently
held by other shareholder of Metropolitan. During fiscal year 2011,
as a result of successful negotiations, we reached an agreement to
restructure the debt of Metropolitan, which was completed on
December 30, 2010, the date on which a principal payment of US$15.0
million for the new restructured mortgage financing, reducing it
from US$130.0 million to US$115.0 million. As a result we own
indirectly 49% of New Lipstick LLC (“New Lipstick”), a
holding company that owns Metropolitan, and as part of those
agreements the 50% put option was terminated.
In May 2009, we
opened the Dot Baires Shopping Mall, which has four levels and
basement levels, consisting of a total area of 173,000 square
meters, 49,179 square meters of which is gross leasable area. Dot
Baires Shopping, has 153 retail stores, a hypermarket, a cinema
complex and parking spaces for 2,200 vehicles.
On August 4, 2009,
we acquired a 12.86% interest of Hersha Hospitality Trust
(“Hersha”) for approximately US$60.0 million. Hersha is
a U.S. Real Estate Investment Trust (“REIT”), listed in
NYSE, which owned at that time participations in 77 hotels
throughout the northeast cost of the United States, which contain
approximately 9,800 rooms. By 2014, we had sold most of our
interest in Hersha at prices by common share that almost doubled
the amount invested.
During 2010, we
acquired from Parque Arauco S.A. a 31.6% stake in IRSA Commercial
Properties, for a total purchase price of US$126 million, as a
consequence of which we increased our shareholding in IRSA
Commercial Properties from 63.4% to 94.9%. As of June
30, 2016, our holding was 94.61%.
In December 2010,
we acquired a 49% interest in the entity that then owned the
building located at 183 Madison Avenue, New York, for a purchase
price of US$85.1 million. In November 2012, we increased our
participation by an additional 25.5%, to 74.50% of the share
capital outstanding. In September 2014, we completed the sale of
183 Madison Avenue, for a sale price of US$185
million.
In March 2011, we
bought the Nobleza Piccardo warehouse, through a subsidiary in
which we have a 50% stake. This property is located in the city of
San Martin, Province of Buenos Aires, and due to its size and
location represents an excellent venue for the future development
of different segments. The total plot area is 160,000 square meters
with floor area of 81,786 square meters. Under the terms of the
agreement, Nobleza Piccardo rents the property during the first
year, releasing it partially until the third year, at which time it
releases the entire building. We are working on the design of a
master plan to apply to the authorities of San Martín that
allow us to develop a mixed-use project.
In August 2011, we
acquired through our subsidiary IRSA Commercial Properties, the 50%
of Nuevo Puerto Santa Fe S.A. (“NPSF”) common shares, a
corporation that is tenant of a building in which La Ribera
Shopping was built and currently operates, a mall of approximately
8,000 square meters of gross leasable area, located within Dique I
of the port of the city Santa Fe.
In March 2012, we
entered into an agreement with Supertel Hospitality Inc.
(“Supertel”) whereby we acquired 3,000,000 convertible
preferred shares in which we invested approximately US$20 million.
Supertel is a U.S. REIT listed on Nasdaq, which began operations in
late 70s and in 1994 completed its initial public offering. The
company was focused on mid-range and extended stays hotels in 23
states in the United States, which are operated by different
operators and franchises. During 2015, it appointed a new CEO who
is working on the relaunching of the company. It has also changed
its name to “Condor Hospitality Trust” and its symbol
on Nasdaq to “CDOR” (“Condor”). During
March 2016, Supertel exchanged its Class C preferred shares for a
new class of preferred Class D shares issued by Condor. In this new
issue it has joined the firm “Stepstone Real Estate” as
a new investment partner contributing US$30 million, which were
intended to cancel the Preferred Series A and B and the acquisition
of new hotels. The new preferred shares series D will accrue an
annual interest of 6.25% and will be convertible into common stock
at a price of US$1.60 per share at any time maintaining a
conversion obligation in the event of future capitalization of the
company. Condor’s board is composed of four directors
appointed by Supertel, 3 from Stepstone and 2 Independents. Also,
Supertel’s voting power in Condor amounts to
49%.
In December 2014,
we renamed Alto Palermo into IRSA Commercial Properties, an
exclusive vehicle of commercial real estate in Argentina with more
than 430,000 premium square meters of properties, to capture all
growth opportunities arising in the future. We transferred 83,789
square meters of five buildings of our Premium office portfolio to
our subsidiary Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA) (currently IRSA Commercial
Properties), of which we own 94.61% of its shares and decided to
change its name to IRSA Commercial Properties, which is listed on
the MERVAL and on Nasdaq, under the symbol
“IRCP”. The Premium office buildings
transferred included Edificio República, Torre Bank Boston,
Edificio Intercontinental Plaza, Edificio Bouchard 710 and Edificio
Suipacha. We also transferred to IRSA Commercial Properties the
reserve of land known as Intercontinental II, adjoining Edificio
Intercontinental Plaza, which has potential for the development of
19,597 m2.
In December 2014,
we opened a new shopping center, “Distrito Arcos, Premium
Outlet”. Located in Palermo (City of Buenos Aires), this new
project of approximately 13,000 square meters of gross leasable
area, 52 shops and 15 stands was established as an outlet with
variety of premium brands in an open-air environment.
In March 2015, we
inaugurated the sixteenth mall of our portfolio. Alto Comahue
Shopping, located in the center of the city of Neuquén, which
has an area of 9,500 square meter gross leasable area, about 1,000
parking spaces between indoor and outdoor and a major entertainment
and leisure space. The mall has 130 retail shops that feature the
most prestigious brands in the country. The project is part of a
mixed-use complex, to be complemented by a supermarket and two
additional land plots. One of them is for the development of a
hotel, and the other of 18,000 square meters, is for future
residential development.
In October 11,
2015, continuing with our strategy of expansion and diversification
in the international markets, we gained control of the Israeli
conglomerate IDBD. IDBD is one of the largest and most diversified
conglomerates in Israel which participates through its subsidiaries
in numerous markets and industry sectors, such as: real estate
(Property & Building Corporation), supermarkets (Shufersal),
agrochemicals (Adama), insurance (Clal Holdings Insurance
Enterprises), and telecommunications (Cellcom), among others.
IDBD’s shares ceased to be listed on the Stock Exchange of
Tel Aviv (“TASE”). For more information about the
control obtainment of IDBD please see “Significant
acquisitions, dispositions and development of business -
Acquisition of control of
IDBD”.
Significant acquisitions, dispositions and development of
business
Acquisitions
Acquisition of control of IDBD
On May 7, 2014, the
Company, acting indirectly through Dolphin, acquired jointly with
ETH, an aggregate of 106.6 million common shares in IDBD,
representing 53.30% of IDBD’s stock capital, in the context
of a restructuring Arrangement of IDBH, IDBD’s parent
company. Under the terms of the agreement, Dolphin and ETH (the
“Shareholders’ Agreement”)1, Dolphin acquired
50% interest in this investment, and ETH acquired a 50% equity
stake in IDBH. The initial investment amount was NIS 950 million,
equivalent to approximately US$272 million at the exchange rate
prevailing on that date.
On May 28, 2015, in
accordance to the requirements under existing shareholder
arrangements, ETH launched a tender offer to acquire all the shares
of IDBD held by minority shareholders, at a fixed
price. The obligation to consummate this acquisition was
assumed by the buyers. On June 10 and 11, 2015, Dolphin
gave notice to ETH of its intention to buy all the shares of IDBD
held by ETH.
After certain
aspects of the offer were resolved in arbitration brought by
Dolphin and ETH, on September 24, 2015, the arbitration panel
resolved that: (i) Dolphin and IFISA were entitled to act as buyers
in the tender offer and ETH had to sell all IDBD shares held by it
(92,665,925 shares) at a price of NIS 1.64 per share; (ii) the
buyer was obligated to fulfill the commitments assumed
by ETH, including the commitment to carry out the tender offers;
and (iii) the buyer was obligated to pledge the shares of
acquired from ERT to the Agreement Trustees.
1 Note that the
shareholders’ agreement was originally signed between Dolphin
and ETH MBA Extra Holdings. On April 2014, Dolphin and CAA Extra
Holding received the rights to become holders of the
shares.
On October 11,
2015, the BMBY process concluded, and IFISA acquired all
IDBD’s shares from ETH. Consequently, the Shareholders’
Agreement was terminated and members of IDBD’s board of
directors appointed by ETH tendered their resignations, leaving
Dolphin with the authority to appoint new members to the Board.
Additionally, Dolphin pledged additional shares as collateral to
secure compliance with the IDBD stock purchase agreement, thereby
increasing the number of pledged shares to 64,067,710. As a
consequence, IRSA acquired control of IDBD and started to
consolidate financial statements as from that date.
In addition to the
arbitration decision issued on September 24, 2016, ETH and Dolphin
have counterclaims that remain unresolved in such arbitration
proceeding. As of the date of this Annual Report, the proceeding is
still pending.
Subsequently
following the exercise of BMBY, Dolphin has entered into an option
agreement with IFISA that grants Dolphin the right for a period of
two years to acquire the 92,665,925 shares in IDBD owned by IFISA
at a price per share of NIS 1.64 plus an annual interest rate of
8.5%. The exercise date for the option extends for two
years. Dolphin also has a first refusal if IFISA agrees
to sell these shares to a third party. The value of the option
agreement as of June 30, 2016 is zero.
Acquisition of non-controlling interest
Dolphin was
required to carry out the first tranche of tender offers in
December 2015. Before expiration of such first tranche, Dolphin and
the arrangement trustees (the “Trustees”) entered into
an extension agreement (the “Extension Agreement”),
which was replaced by the final agreement approved by approximately
95% of the non-controlling shareholders of IDBD (excluding IFISA)
and by warrants holders of IDBD on March 2, 2016 and by the
competent court on March 10, 2016. The major amendments to the
Arrangement were:
(i)
Replacement of the
obligation to conduct tender offers as previously established under
the Arrangement whereby Dolphin would purchase all the shares
outstanding on March 29, 2016 from non-controlling shareholders of
IDBD (except for those held by IFISA) on March 31, 2016. On March
29, 2016, all IDBD shares would be delisted from the TASE. On that
date, all IDBD warrants held by non-controlling shareholders would
expire and Dolphin would make capital contributions to IDBD or
grant subordinate loans, as described
hereafter.
(ii)
The price to be
paid for each IDBD share held by non-controlling shareholders on
March 29, 2016 would be NIS 1.25 payable in cash, plus NIS 1.20
adjusted nominal value in bonds of the IDBD Series 9 (the
“IDBD Bonds”), which IDBD will issue directly to
non-controlling shareholders and holders of warrants, and Dolphin
will inject funds into IDBD equal to the adjusted nominal value of
IDBD Bonds. Additionally, Dolphin would undertake to pay NIS 1.05
per share (subject to adjustments) in cash if Dolphin, either
directly or indirectly, gains control of Clal, or if IDBD sells a
controlling stake in Clal under certain parameters (the “Clal
payment”), which refers mainly to Clal’s sale price (at
a price which exceeds 75% of its book value upon execution of the
sale agreement, subject to adjustments) and, under certain
circumstances, the proportion of ownership of Clal shares sold by
IDBD.
(iii)
The warrants held
by non-controlling shareholders that have not been exercised until
March 28, 2016 expired on March 31, 2016. Each warrant holder was
entitled to elect whether: (a) to receive IDBD bonds (based on the
adjusted nominal value) in an amount equal to the difference
between NIS 2.45 and the exercise price of the warrants and be
entitled to the Clal payment; or (b) to receive a payment
determined by an independent appraiser and approved by
Court.
Regarding warrant
holders choosing this second alternative of payment, the District
Court has rejected the experts opinion with respect to the
evaluation of the Clal payment and one of the warrants holders has
decided to file an appeal before the Supreme Court. As of the date
of this filing, the process has not been ended and the Supreme
Court has not rendered a decision yet.
(iv)
Dolphin committed
to providing IDBD a total of NIS 515 million (the
“Contribution to IDBD”), of which Dolphin contributed
NIS 15 million in February 2016 and NIS 85 million in March 2016.
The amount injected to IDBD would be reduced by any capital
contribution resulting from the exercise of warrants held by
non-controlling shareholders (maximum amount of approximately NIS
37.5 million). The contribution to IDBD would further cover the
IDBD Bonds necessary to comply with the transactions described
above (between NIS 166.5 million and NIS 178 million), and the
balance would be contributed until completing the amount committed
by Dolphin either as a capital contribution or as a subordinated
loan which amounted to NIS 248.45.
(v)
Dolphin had to
pledge 28% of its IDBD shares, as well as all rights held by
Dolphin in relation to the subordinated loan granted in the amount
of NIS 210 million in December 2015, until the payment obligation
for Clal has been completed or has expired, after which the pledge
will be discharged.
Should new shares
be issued by IDBD, Dolphin will be required to pledge additional
shares until completing the 28% of all IDBD share capital. This
pledge supersedes the existing pledge on approximately 64 million
shares of IDBD and all Dolphin’s rights in relation to the
Subordinated Loan.
(vi)
Additionally,
Dolphin agreed not to exercise its right to convert the
subordinated loans into shares of IDBD until the pledge described
above has been released. Should the pledge on subordinated loans be
exercised by the Trustees, then those trustees may convert the
subordinated loans into shares; however, in such case, the maximum
percentage of the IDBD capital that may be pledged is 35%, and any
shares in excess of such amount will be released from the
pledge.
On March 31, 2016:
(i) Dolphin acquired all shares from IDBD’ minority
shareholders (except for IFISA), (ii) all warrants held by IDBDs
minority shareholders expired, and (iii) Dolphin made additional
contributions to IDBD via subordinated loans pursuant. All
commitments to invest in IDBD by Dolphin have been satisfied; only
obligation to make a payment to Clal is outstanding, provided
certain conditions are met. Additionally, Dolphin is obligated to
exercise its warrants if both of the following conditions
occur:
(i)
An agreement is
reached to renegotiate the debt covenants applicable to IDBD and
its subsidiaries; and
(ii)
Control over Clal
is obtained.
The obligation
would amount to NIS 391 million. The warrants mature on February
10, 2018. As of June 30, 2016, IRSA’s indirect
interest in IDBD was 68.28% without considering
dilution.
The transaction
described above represented the acquisition of an additional
interest of 19.28% in IDBD for a total amount of Ps.1,249 million.
As a result of this transaction, the non-controlling interest was
increased by Ps.346 million and the interest attributable to the
shareholders’ of the controlling parents was increased by
Ps.234 million.
Acquisition and sale of investment properties
During the fiscal
year ended June 30, 2016, IRSA sold certain floors corresponding to
Maipú 1300 Building, Intercontinental Plaza, all the floors
corresponding to Dique IV and Isla Sirgadero, among others. All
sales mentioned above led to a combined profit for the Company of
Ps.1,113 million.
During the fiscal
year ended June 30, 2015, IRSA acquired five plots of farmlands in
Luján for Ps.210 million and, through IRSA CP, a plot of land
in Córdoba in the amount of Ps.3.1 million, and has sold
floors corresponding to Maipú 1300 building, Intercontinental
Plaza, Bouchard 551, the entire Madison 183 building and parking
spaces in Bouchard 551, Libertador 498 and Maipú 1300. All
sales mentioned above led to a combined profit for the Company of
Ps.1,163 million.
During the fiscal
year ended June 30, 2014, IRSA acquired, through IRSA CP, a
building next to Alto Palermo Shopping for US$3.8 million and sold
floors corresponding to Maipú 1300 building, Bouchard 551 and
the entire buildings Mayo 589, Rivadavia 565, Costeros Dique IV
Constitución 1159 and parking spaces in Maipú 1300,
Bouchard 551 and Libertador 498 buildings. All sales mentioned
above led to a combined profit for the Company of Ps.236
million.
Acquisition of additional interest in BHSA
During the year
ended June 30, 2015, IRSA acquired 3,289,029 additional shares of
BHSA for Ps.14.2 million, thereby increasing its equity stake from
29.77% to 29.99%. During the year ended June 30, 2016 IRSA sold
1,115,165 shares of BHSA in a total amount of Ps.7.7 million,
thereby decreasing its interest to 29.91%.
Disposal of financial assets
During August 2014,
IRSA, through its subsidiary REIG IV, sold the balance of one
million shares of Hersha Hospitality Trust, at an average price of
US$6.74 per share.
Sale of Associates
On February 5,
2014, IRSA, through Ritelco, sold its interest in Bitania,
representing 49% of its capital stock, for US$4.2 million. Such
transaction generated a net gain of approximately Ps.13.3
million.
Acquisition of BACS
The Company through
Tyrus, subscribed a purchase-sale agreement of shares of BACS,
representing an interest of 6.125%, for US$1.35 million. This
operation is yet to be approved by the BCRA as of June 30, 2016,
according to regulations in force. The advance payment related to
this transaction is disclosed in “Trade receivables and Other
receivables”. On August 24, 2016 the operation was approved
by the BCRA.
On June 17, 2015,
subscribed Convertible Notes, issued by BACS with or a nominal
value of Ps.100,000,000, which are convertible into common
stock.
On June 21, 2016,
we notified BACS on their right to convert all of the convertible
subordinated Notes into common shares.
As a consequence,
BACS initiated the relevant diligence before the Argentine Central
Bank in order to secure the authorization to issue the shares in
our favor.
Rigby capital reduction
During fiscal year
2015, Rigby reduced its capital stock by distributing among
existing shareholders, proportionally to their shareholdings, the
gain made on the sale of Madison building. The total amount
distributed is US$103.8 million, of which the Company received
US$77.4 million (US$26.5 million through IRSA International and
US$50.9 million through IMadison LLC) and US$26.4 million were
distributed to other shareholders. As a result of such reduction,
the Company has decided to reverse the corresponding accumulated
conversion difference on a pro rata basis, which amounted to
Ps.188.3 million.
Capital Expenditures
Fiscal Year
2016. During the
fiscal year ended June 30, 2016, we invested Ps.2,369 million,
mainly related to: (a) acquisitions and improvements in property,
plant and equipment for Ps.1,172 million, primarily i) Ps.378
million in buildings and facilities, mainly in our operation center
in Israel’s supermarkets, ii) Ps.310 million in communication
networks, and iii) Ps.291 million in machinery and equipment; (b)
improvements in our rental properties of Ps.260 million, primarily
in our shopping centers in Argentina; and (c) the development of
properties for Ps.919 million, mainly in our Operations Center in
Israel.
Fiscal Year 2015. During the fiscal
year ended June 30, 2015, we invested Ps.532 million, as follows:
(a) to fund improvements in our Sheraton Libertador,
Intercontinental and Llao Llao hotels (Ps.1.2 million, Ps.9 million
and Ps.4.5 million, respectively), (b) Ps.14 million allocated to
advances for the acquisition of investments in general, (c) Ps.35
million related to the acquisition of furniture and fixtures,
machinery, equipment, and facilities, (d) Ps.186.5 million related
to the development of properties, of which Ps.1.5 million are
related to Distrito Arcos and Ps.185 million are related to Alto
Comahue, (e) Ps.60.4 million related to improvements in our
shopping centers, (f) Ps.5.6 million related to improvements to our
offices and other rental properties; (g) Ps.214.6 million related
to the acquisition of the “La Adela” project, and (h)
Ps.1.6 million related to the acquisition of land
reserves.
Fiscal Year 2014. During the fiscal
year ended June 30, 2014, we invested Ps.318 million, as follows:
(a) to fund improvements in our Sheraton Libertador,
Intercontinental and Llao Llao hotels (Ps.5.6 million, Ps.2.1
million and Ps.2.3 million, respectively), (b) Ps.9.5 million
related to the acquisition of furniture and fixtures, machinery,
equipment and facilities, (c) to fund improvements in our shopping
centers for Ps.61.1 million, (d) Ps.179.3 million allocated to the
development of properties, Ps.99.9 million corresponding to the
“Distrito Arcos” project and Ps.79.4 million to the
“Shopping Neuquén” project, (e) Ps.29.6 million
allocated to advances for the acquisition of investments in
general, (f) Ps.24 million allocated to improvements of our offices
and other rental properties, and (g) Ps.0.5 million related to the
acquisition of land reserves.
Recent Developments:
Annual Shareholders
Meeting.
Our Ordinary and
Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting has been called for
October 31, 2016, at 1:00 p.m., to address the following agenda:
(i) Consideration of documents contemplated in Section 234,
paragraph 1, of the Argentine Companies Law No. 19,550 for the
fiscal year ended June 30, 2016; (ii) Consideration of the fiscal
year’s results, consisting of a Ps.1,254 million net loss.
Ratification of the Board of Directors’ decision dated May
12, 2016, as to funding the legal reserve with funds from the
future dividends reserve, in accordance with Art. 5, Chapter III,
Title IV of CNV Rules; (iii) Consideration of Board of
Directors’ performance; (iv) Consideration of Supervisory
Committee’s performance; (v) Consideration of compensation
payable to the Board of Directors for Ps.24 million for the fiscal
year ended June 30, 2016; (vi) Consideration of compensation
payable to the Supervisory Committee for the fiscal year ended June
30, 2016; (vii) Determination of the number and election of Regular
Directors and Alternate Directors, as applicable; (viii)
Appointment of Regular and Alternate Members of the Supervisory
Committee; (ix) Appointment of Certifying Accountant for the next
fiscal year and determination of its compensation. Delegation of
powers; (x) Updating of report on Shared Services Agreement; (xi)
Treatment of amounts paid as personal assets tax levied on the
shareholders; (xii) Consideration of (i) request for extension of
the Global Note Program for up to US$300 million currently
outstanding, in accordance with the resolutions adopted at the
Shareholders’ Meeting dated October 31, 2011, for a further 5
years or more, if applicable; (ii) request for extension of the
Program for an additional US$200 million; (xiii) Consideration of
(i) delegation on the Board
of Directors of
powers to implement the time and amount extension requests of the
Global Note Program and/or its reduction, and to determine the
terms and conditions of the Program not expressly approved by the
shareholders’ meeting, such as time and currency of issue and
further terms and conditions of the notes to be issued under the
Global Note Program ; (ii) authorization to Board of Directors
to (a) approve, celebrate, enter into and/or subscribe any
agreement, contract, document, instrument and/or note related to
the time extension of the Program and/or the implementation of the
amount increase and/or the issuance of notes and/or series of notes
under the Program; (b) request to the Argentine Securities
Commission the authorization for the public offering of such notes;
(c) request to the applicable stock Exchange, local or foreign, the
authorization for the listing of such notes; and (d) undertake any
action or take any necessary step in order to the time extension
request of the Program and/or its amount increase and/or the
issuance of notes and/or series of notes under the Program; and
(iii) authorization to the Board of Directors to delegate the
powers and authorizations granted in (i) and (ii) to one or many of
its members; (xiv) Consideration of the granting of indemnity to
current and former members of the Board of Directors, members of
the Supervisory Committee and the Senior Management of the Company,
in subsidy of the D&O policies; (xv) Consideration of reform of
article 24 of the by-laws in order to include distance
meetings.
Operations Center in Argentina
Issuance of Series VII and Series VIII Notes.
On September 8,
2016, we issued the Series VII Notes, in an aggregate principal
amount of Ps.384,233,262, bearing an adjustable interest rate of
BADLAR + 2.99% per year and the Series VIII Notes, in an aggregate
principal amount of US$184,507,138, bearing interest at a fixed
rate of 7% per year. Both Series mature on September 9, 2019. The
use of proceeds was mainly to repay debt.
Redemption of Series I Notes.
On September 9,
2016, we announced our intention to redeem all outstanding Series I
Notes for a total amount of US$74.55 million. The redemption took
place on October 11, 2016, and the redemption price was equal to
100% of the aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes
plus accrued interest, as a result of the redemption, the
outstanding amount of the Notes was cancelled in full.
Dolphin Netherlands shares subscription.
On August 10, 2016,
through a subsidiary, we subscribed additional shares of Dolphin
Netherlands B.V. for a subscription price of US$3.2 million. As of
June 30, 2016 we owned 98.6% of Dolphin Netherlands
B.V.
Operations Center in Israel
Acquisition of DIC shares from IDBD.
On September 23,
2016, we acquired from IDBD 8,888,888 shares of Discount Investment
Corporation (“DIC”) (DISI:TASE) for NIS 100 million
(approximately US$26.7 million), equivalent to 8.8% of DIC’s
shares outstanding.
ChemChina’s offer for Adama Agricultural Solutions
Ltd.
On July 17, 2016,
our indirect subsidiary DIC, agreed to sell its remaining 40% in
Adama to ChemChina for cash consideration of US$ 230 million and
cancellation of a loan due to a Chinese bank. It is expected that
the sale transaction be consummated by the first week of November
2016, subject to the fulfillment of certain conditions, including
the receipt of Chinese regulatory and antitrust
approvals.
Dismissal of liquidation request of IDBD.
On July 18, 2016,
the Tel Aviv District Court dismissed the request for liquidation
of IDBD and appointment of interim liquidator put forward by
Hermetic Trust (1975) Ltd. on behalf of IDBD’s Series 9
bondholders.
Issuance of Notes by IDBD and DIC.
On August 2, 2016
IDBD issued a new Series of Debentures in the Israeli market for an
amount of NIS 325 million due November 2019 at an annual interest
rate adjustable by CPI plus 4.25%. The notes are pledged by shares
of Clal Insurance Enterprise Holdings Ltd (“Clal”),
subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Capital Markets,
Insurance and Savings. IDBD is working to get the authorization to
constitute the guarantee through the filing of an application to
the Supreme Court asking for such approval. In case IDBD does not
get the required approval, funds must be repaid with interest plus
a penalty. on September 15, 2016, the High Court of Justice gave a
partial judgment and decision, according to which it was decided,
to reject the petition for the most part and to grant an
order which instructs the Commissioner to appear and show a reason
for her opposition to the request of the company to pledge up to 5%
of the shares of Clal Holdings, subject to an outline agreed to
at the time by the company. Furthermore, the company maintains the
right to accede to a proposal for compromise which was raised in
the context of the discussion. A hearing date was set for January
2017.
Furthermore, DIC
re-opened its issuance of Notes due 2025 for an additional
principal amount of NIS 360 million.
Notes in IDBD and subsidiaries.
In July 2016,
Shufersal acquired Notes Series B shares with a Nominal Value of
NIS 511 million by way of an additional issue of Notes Series F
shares at a ratio of 1.175 for each NIS 1 nominal value of the
Series B shares outstanding. The Notes Series B shares acquired by
Shufersal were cancelled and delisted.
B. Business
Overview
Operations and principal activities
Founded in 1943,
IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones is one of Argentina’s
leading real estate companies in terms of total assets and the only
Argentine real estate company whose shares are listed on both the
MERVAL and on the NYSE.
We are engaged,
directly and indirectly through subsidiaries and joint ventures, in
a range of diversified activities, primarily in real estate, in
Argentina and abroad, including:
i.
the acquisition,
development and operation of shopping centers,
ii.
the acquisition and
development of office and other non-shopping center properties
primarily for rental purposes,
iii.
the development and
sale of residential properties,
iv.
the acquisition and
operation of luxury hotels,
v.
the acquisition of
undeveloped land reserves for future development or sale,
and
vi.
selective
investments outside Argentina.
As of June 30,
2016, we owned 94.61% of IRSA Commercial Properties, 29.91% of
Banco Hipotecario, one of the leading financial institutions in
Argentina, 49.9% interest in a US company whose main asset is the
“Lipstick Building in New York City,” 49.0% of the
voting stock of the US Real Estate Investment Trust
(“REIT”) named Condor (formerly known as Hospitality
Inc.) and indirectly, 68.3% of the IDBD.
On October 11,
2015, we gained effective control of IDBD and it began to include
it in our consolidated financial statements.
IDBD is one of the
largest and most diversified holding companies in Israel. Through
its subsidiaries, associates, joint ventures and other investments,
IDBD is engaged in numerous markets and industry sectors in Israel
and other countries, including real estate (Property and Building
Corporation), supermarkets (Shufersal), agroindustry (Adama),
insurance (Clal Holdings Insurance Enterprises, hereinafter Clal),
and telecommunications (Cellcom), among others. On March 31, 2016,
IDBD’s shares were delisted from the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.
However, IDBD will continue to be registered with the TASE as a
“Debentures Company” pursuant to Israeli law, as it has
bonds listed on such exchange.
We have decided to
break down reporting into an Operations Center in Argentina and an
Operations Center in Israel. From the Operations Center in
Argentina, through IRSA and our subsidiaries, we manage the
businesses in Argentina and the international investments in the
Lipstick Building in New York and the Condor hotel REIT. From our
Operations Center in Israel, we manage IDBD.
Operations Center in
Argentina
We operate our
business in Argentina through six reportable segments, namely
“Shopping Centers”, “Offices and Others”,
“Sales and Developments”, “Hotels”,
“International” and “Financial Operations and
Others” as further described below:
Our “Shopping
Centers” segment includes the operating results from our
portfolio of shopping centers principally comprised of lease and
service revenue from tenants. Our Shopping Centers segment had
assets of Ps.2,337 million and Ps.2,371 million as of June 30, 2016
and 2015, respectively, representing 46% and 37% of our operating
assets for the Operations Center in Argentina at such dates,
respectively. Our Shopping Centers segment generated operating
income of Ps.1,638 million and Ps.1,190 million for the fiscal
years ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, representing 60%
and 47% of our consolidated operating income in Argentina for such
years, respectively.
Our “Offices
and Others” segment includes the operating results of our
lease and service revenues of office space and other non-retail
building properties principally comprised of lease and service
revenue from tenants. Our Offices and Others segment had
assets of Ps.911 million and Ps.992 million as of June 30, 2016 and
2015, respectively, representing 18% and 15% of our operating
assets for the Operations Center in Argentina at such dates,
respectively. Our Offices and Others segment generated operating
income of Ps.221 million and Ps.102 million for the fiscal years
ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, representing 8% and 4%
of our consolidated operating income for the Operations Center in
Argentina for such years, respectively.
Our “Sales
and Developments” segment includes the operating results of
our acquisition and/or construction of housing and other properties
for sale in the ordinary course of business. Our Sales and
Developments segment had assets of Ps.742 million and Ps.612
million as of June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, representing
15% and 9% of our operating assets for the Operations Center in
Argentina at such dates, respectively. Our Sales and Developments
segment generated operating income of Ps.881 million and Ps.1,113
million for the financial years ended June 30, 2016 and 2015,
respectively, representing 32% and 44% of our consolidated
operating income for the Operations Center in Argentina for such
years, respectively.
Our
“Hotels” segment includes the operating results of our
hotels mainly comprised of room, catering and restaurant revenues.
Our Hotels segment had assets of Ps.164 million and Ps.172 million
as of June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, representing 3% of our
operating assets for the Operations Center in Argentina for both
years. Our Hotels segment generated operating losses of Ps.1
million and operating losses of Ps.12 million for the fiscal years
ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, representing 0.04% and
0.47% of our consolidated operating income for the Operations
Center in Argentina for such years.
Our
“International” segment includes investments that
mainly operate in the United States in relation to the lease of
office buildings and hotels in that country, and the results
arising from the investment in IDBD at fair value until October 11,
2015. We intend to continue evaluating investment opportunities
outside Argentina as long as they offer attractive investment and
development options. Our International segment generated operating
losses of Ps.3 million and operating income of Ps.146 million for
the fiscal years ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively,
representing 0.1% and 6% of our consolidated operating income for
the Operations Center in Argentina for such years,
respectively.
Our
“Financial Operations and Others” segment includes
principally the income or loss generated by our associates Banco
Hipotecario, BACS and Tarshop, and the residual financial
operations of Metroshop carried on through Apsamedia. During fiscal
year 2015, we decreased equity interest in Banco Hipotecario from
29.99% to 29.91%, held in the form of Class D shares, which are
currently entitled to three votes per share. As of June 30, 2016,
our investment in Banco Hipotecario generated income of Ps.259
million. Tarshop’s operations consist primarily of lending
and servicing activities related to the credit card offered to
consumers at retail venues. Our Financial Operations and Others
segment had assets of Ps.1,703 million and Ps.1,404 million as of
June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, representing 34% and 22% of
our operating assets for the Operations Center in Argentina at such
dates, respectively. Our Financial Operations and Others segment
generated operating losses of less than Ps.1 million and Ps.2
million for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2016 and 2015,
respectively, representing less than 1% of our consolidated
operating income for the Operations Center in Argentina for such
years.
Operations Center in
Israel
We operate our
business in Israel through six reportable segments, namely
“Real Estate”, “Supermarkets”,
“Agrochemicals”, “Telecommunications”,
“Insurances” and “Others” as further
described below:
Our “Real
Estate” segment includes mainly assets and operating income
derived from business related to the subsidiary PBC. Through PBC,
the Company operates rental properties and residential properties
in Israel, United States and other parts of the world and carries
out commercial projects in Las Vegas. Our Real Estate segment had
assets of Ps.60,197 million as of June 30, 2016, representing 41%
of our operating assets for the Operations Center in Israel at such
date. Our Real Estate segment generated operating income of Ps.617
million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016, representing 86%
of our consolidated operating income for the Operations Center in
Israel for such year.
Our
“Supermarkets” segment includes assets and operating
income derived from the business related to the subsidiary
Shufersal. Through Shufersal, the Company mainly operates a
supermarket chain in Israel. Our Supermarkets segment had assets of
Ps.29,440 million as of June 30, 2016, representing 20% of our
operating assets for the Operations Center in Israel at such date.
Our Supermarkets segment generated operating income of Ps.424
million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016, representing 59%
of our consolidated operating income for the Operations Center in
Israel for such year.
Our
“Agrochemicals” segment includes the income derived
from the associate Adama. Adama is a company specialized in
agrochemicals, particularly for the production of crops. Our
Agrochemicals segment generated an income of Ps.334 million from
the investment in Adama for the fiscal year ended June 30,
2016.
Our
“Telecommunications” segment includes assets and
operating income derived from the business related to the
subsidiary Cellcom. Cellcom is a provider of telecommunication
services and its main activities include the provision of mobile
phone services, fixed line phone services, data and Internet, among
others. Our Telecommunications segment had assets of Ps.27,345
million as of June 30, 2016, representing 19% of our operating
assets for the Operations Center in Israel at such date. Our
Telecommunications segment generated operating losses of Ps.71
million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016, representing 10%
of our consolidated operating income for the Operations Center in
Israel for such year.
Our
“Insurance” segment includes the investment in Clal.
Clal is one of the most important insurance groups in Israel, and
is mainly engaged in pension and social security insurance, among
others. As indicated in Note 16 of the Financial Statements, 51% of
the controlling shares of Clal are held in a trust following the
instructions of the Israel Securities Commission in order to comply
with the sale of the controlling shares of Clal; as a result, Clal
is not fully consolidated on a line-by-line basis but rather in a
single line as a financial instrument at fair value, as required by
the IFRS under the current circumstances where no control is
exercised. Our Insurance segment had assets of Ps.4,602 million as
of June 30, 2016, representing 3% of our operating assets for the
Operations Center in Israel at such date.
Our
“Others” segment includes the assets and income derived
from other diverse business activities, such as technological
developments, tourism, oil and gas assets, electronics, and others.
Our Others segment had operating assets of Ps.25,405 million as of
June 30, 2016, representing 17% of our operating assets for the
Operations Center in Israel at such date. Our Others segment
generated operating losses of Ps.250 million for the fiscal year
ended June 30, 2016, representing 35%, of our consolidated
operating income for the Operations Center in Israel for such
year.
Business Strategy
As a leading
company in Argentina engaged to acquiring, developing and managing
real estate, we seek to (i) generate stable cash flows through the
operation of our real estate rental assets (shopping centers,
office buildings, hotels), (ii) achieve long-term appreciation of
our asset portfolio by taking advantage of development
opportunities, (iii) increase the productivity of our land reserves
and enhance the margins of our development and sale of properties
segment through partnerships with other developers, and (iv) look
for opportunities abroad offering capital gain
potential.
Operations Center in Argentina
Shopping
Centers
Our main purpose is
to maximize our shareholders’ profitability. By using our
know-how in the shopping centers industry in Argentina as well as
our leading position, we seek to generate a sustainable growth of
cash flow and to increase the long-term value of our real estate
assets.
We attempt to take
advantage of the unsatisfied demand for purchase in different urban
areas of the region, as well as of our customers’ purchase
experience. Therefore, we seek to develop new shopping centers in
urban areas with attractive prospects for growth, including Buenos
Aires’ Metropolitan area, some cities in the provinces of
Argentina and possibly, other places abroad. To achieve this
strategy, the close business relationship we have had for years
with more than 1,000 retail companies and trademarks composing our
selected group of tenants is of utmost importance, as it allows us
to offer an adequate mix of tenants for each particular
case.
During the fiscal
years ended June 30, 2014, 2015 and 2016, our Shopping Centers
segment had revenues of Ps.1,383 million, Ps.1,778 million and
Ps.2,406 million, respectively.
Offices
and Others
We seek to purchase
and develop premium office buildings in strategically-located
business districts in the City of Buenos Aires and other strategic
locations that we believe offer return and potential for long-term
capital gain. We expect to continue our focus on attracting premium
corporate tenants to our office buildings. Furthermore, we intend
to consider new opportunities on a selective basis to acquire or
construct new rental office buildings.
During the fiscal
years ended June 30, 2014, 2015 and 2016, our Offices and Others
segment had revenues of Ps.271 million, Ps.333 million and Ps.340
million, respectively.
Sales
and Developments
We seek to purchase
undeveloped properties in densely-populated areas and build
apartment complexes offering green spaces for recreational
activities. We also seek to develop residential communities by
acquiring undeveloped properties with convenient access to the City
of Buenos Aires, developing roads and other basic infrastructure
such as electric power and water, and then selling lots for the
construction of residential units. The scarcity of mortgage
financing restricted the growth in low class home purchases, and as
a result, we mainly focused on the development of residential
communities for middle and high-income individuals, who do not need
to finance their home purchases. Furthermore, we seek to
continue to acquire
undeveloped land at attractive locations inside and outside Buenos
Aires for the purpose of their appreciation for subsequent sale. We
believe that holding a portfolio of desirable undeveloped plots of
land enhances our ability to make strategic long-term investments
and affords us a valuable “pipeline” of new development
projects for upcoming years.
During the fiscal
years ended June 30, 2014, 2015 and 2016, our Sales and
Developments segment had revenues of Ps.85 million, Ps.15 million
and Ps.8 million, respectively, and recognized net gains from the
sale of investment properties (primarily offices and parking
spaces) of Ps.236 million, Ps.1,163 million and Ps.1,068 million,
respectively.
Hotels
We believe our
portfolio of three luxury hotels is positioned to take advantage of
future growth in tourism and travel in Argentina. We seek to
continue with our strategy to invest in high-quality properties
which are operated by leading international hotel companies to
capitalize on their operating experience and international
reputation.
During the fiscal
years ended June 30, 2014, 2015 and 2016, our Hotels segment had
revenues of Ps.332 million, Ps.396 million and Ps.534
million.
International
In this segment, we
seek investments that represent an opportunity of capital
appreciation potential in the long term. After the international
financial crisis in 2008, we took advantage of the price
opportunity in the real estate sector in the United States and
invested in two office buildings in Manhattan, New York. In 2015,
we sold the Madison building and we hold a 49.9% interest in a US
company, whose main asset is the so-called “Lipstick”
office building located in the City of New York. In addition,
jointly with subsidiaries, we hold 49.0% of the voting securities
of Condor Hospitality Trust REIT (NASDAQ: CDOR). We intend to
continue evaluating -on a selective basis- investment opportunities
outside Argentina as long as they offer attractive investment and
development options.
During the fiscal
years ended June 30, 2014, 2015 and 2016, our International segment
had revenues of Ps.84 million, Ps.26 million and Ps.0 million,
respectively.
Financial
Operations and Others
Through our
investment in Banco Hipotecario, the main mortgage-lending bank in
Argentina, we believe that we are able to achieve good synergies in
the long term with a developed mortgage market. For the fiscal
years ended June 30, 2014, 2015 and 2016, our investment in Banco
Hipotecario generated a gain of Ps.184 million, Ps.143 million and
Ps.257 million, respectively.
Operations Center in Israel
We hold, through
Dolphin, 68.3% of IDBD, which is one of the largest and most
diversified investment groups in Israel, which participates,
through its subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures, in
numerous markets and industry sectors, including real estate,
retail, agricultural industry, insurance, telecommunications, among
others. We seek to continue to reduce IDBD’s indebtedness
level, simplifying its capital structure and nurturing a strategy
in each business unit aimed at improving operating margins and the
results of our investment.
Real
Estate
PBC has partnered
with IDBD in two projects based in Las Vegas, through IDBG Ltd.,
including commercial and office building project (Tivoli). The
first stage of this project has been fully completed. The second
stage of the project is undergoing the building and marketing
stages, and will include commercial areas with a surface area of
approximately 16,000 square meters and office areas with a surface
area of approximately 12,000 square meters. We have already entered
into lease agreements with an anchor tenant and other tenants
covering approximately 66% of the commercial area included in the
second stage of the project and around 8% of the office areas. We
also expect to develop an additional project encompassing, two
residential buildings and, during the year under review, have sold
all the remaining residential units of these
buildings.
Supermarkets
Shufersal continued
developing its business plan, with a focus on building a commercial
and operating infrastructure to enable growth in the coming years;
strengthening its competitive edge; offering more value to
customers; and improving its service. Under its business plan,
Shufersal continues expanding and strengthening its brand; boosting
the development of its digital platforms, with “Shufersal
Online” at the core; fostering new and supplementary
operations in the sectors in which it currently operates; and
streamlining its real property, including the closure and
downsizing of existing branches and the opening of new
ones.
Agrochemicals
As a part of
Adama’s long-term strategy, in December 2015, Adama entered
into a commercial cooperation agreement, according to which Adama
will gradually become the sole distributor of formulated
agrochemical products in China of several agrochemical companies
controlled by China National Chemical Corporation
(“ChemChina”). This cooperation is expected to support
the strengthening of Adama’s status in the Chinese market, by
combining sales of Adama’s products with products of
ChemChina’s companies and setting up a significant
distribution platform in China, starting at the beginning of 2016.
On July 17, 2016, DIC, reported that it had accepted
ChemChina’s offer for 40% of Adama Agricultural Solutions
Ltd.’s shares, indirectly controlled by IDBD through DIC. For
more information see “Recent
Developments”.
Telecommunications
Cellcom operates in
a highly competitive environment. The main elements of
Cellcom’s business strategy are: offering comprehensive
solutions to expand landline and mobile communication services,
optimization of costs and expenses, including by means of carrying
out streamlining measures.
Insurance
The investment
managers make use of an advanced research department and an
effective trading execution, to ensure a competitive advantage in
order to achieve a fair long-term yield for policy holders,
maximizing income from investments in accordance with the
company’s risk appetite and the structure of liabilities in
the portfolios.
Others
Includes the assets
and income from other miscellaneous businesses, such as
technological developments, tourism, oil and gas assets,
electronics, and other sundry activities.
Overview
Operations Center in Argentina
Shopping
Centers
As of June 30,
2016, we operated and owned a majority interest in a portfolio of
16 shopping centers in Argentina, seven of which are located in the
City of Buenos Aires (Abasto, Alcorta Shopping, Alto Palermo
Shopping, Patio Bullrich, Buenos Aires Design, Dot Baires Shopping
and Distrito Arcos), two are located in the greater Buenos Aires
area (Alto Avellaneda and Soleil Premium Outlet), and the rest are
located in different provinces of Argentina (Alto Noa in the City
of Salta, Alto Rosario in the City of Rosario, Mendoza Plaza in the
City of Mendoza, Córdoba Shopping Villa Cabrera and Patio
Olmos (operated by a third party) in the City of Córdoba, La
Ribera Shopping in Santa Fe (through a joint venture) and Alto
Comahue in the City of Neuquén).
The shopping
centers operated by us comprise a total of 333,155 square meters of
GLA (excluding certain spaces occupied by hypermarkets which are
not our tenants). Total tenant sales in our shopping centers, as
reported by retailers, were Ps.28,904.5 million for fiscal year
2016 and Ps.21,527 million for fiscal year 2015, which implies an
increase of 34.3%, including Distrito Arcos and Alto Comahue.
Tenant sales at our shopping centers are relevant to our revenues
and profitability because they are one of the factors that
determine the amount of rent that we charge our tenants. They also
affect the tenants’ overall occupancy costs as a percentage
of the tenant’s sales.
The following table
shows certain information concerning our shopping centers as of
June 30, 2016:
|
Date
of Acquisition
|
Location
|
GLA
in square meters (1)
|
Stores
|
Occupancy
rate (2)
|
IRSA
Commercial Properties’ Interest (3)
|
Book
Value (4)
|
Shopping
Centers
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Abasto (6)
|
Jul-94
|
City of Buenos
Aires, Argentina
|
36,738
|
170
|
99.8%
|
100%
|
245
|
Alto
Palermo
|
Nov-97
|
City of Buenos
Aires, Argentina
|
18,966
|
142
|
99.6%
|
100%
|
208
|
Alto
Avellaneda
|
Dec-97
|
Province of Buenos
Aires, Argentina
|
35,887
|
134
|
100.0%
|
100%
|
127
|
Alcorta
Shopping
|
Jun-97
|
City of Buenos
Aires, Argentina
|
15,877
|
112
|
89.1%
|
100%
|
116(5)
|
Patio
Bullrich
|
Oct-98
|
City of Buenos
Aires, Argentina
|
11,783
|
88
|
99.1%
|
100%
|
109
|
Alto
Noa
|
Mar-95
|
Salta,
Argentina
|
19,040
|
89
|
100.0%
|
100%
|
32
|
Buenos Aires
Design
|
Nov-97
|
City of Buenos
Aires, Argentina
|
13,903
|
62
|
95.7%
|
53.7%
|
7
|
Mendoza
Plaza
|
Dec-94
|
Mendoza,
Argentina
|
42,043
|
139
|
95.2%
|
100%
|
92
|
Alto
Rosario(6)
|
Nov-04
|
Santa Fe,
Argentina
|
28,796
|
143
|
100.0%
|
100%
|
127
|
Córdoba
Shopping –Villa Cabrera
|
Dec-06
|
Córdoba,
Argentina
|
15,582
|
110
|
99.2%
|
100%
|
53
|
Dot Baires
Shopping
|
May-09
|
City of Buenos
Aires, Argentina
|
49,641
|
150
|
100.0%
|
80%
|
368
|
Soleil Premium
Outlet
|
Jul-10
|
Province of Buenos
Aires, Argentina
|
13,991
|
78
|
100.0%
|
100%
|
80
|
La Ribera
Shopping
|
Aug-11
|
Santa Fe,
Argentina
|
9,851
|
63
|
99.3%
|
50%
|
24
|
Distrito Arcos
(7)
|
Dec-14
|
City of Buenos
Aires, Argentina
|
11,170
|
60
|
97.0%
|
90.0%
|
280
|
Alto Comahue
(8)
|
Mar-15
|
Neuquén,
Argentina
|
9,890
|
102
|
96.6%
|
99.1%
|
318
|
Patio Olmos
(9)
|
Sep-07
|
Córdoba,
Argentina
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
100%
|
26
|
TOTAL
GENERAL
|
|
|
333,158
|
1,642
|
98.4%
|
98.4%
|
2,212
|
_______________
(1) Corresponds to
the total leasable surface area of each property. Excludes common
areas and parking spaces.
(2) Calculated by
dividing square meters under leases in effect by gross leasable
area as of fiscal year end.
(3) Our effective
interest in each of its business units.
(4) Cost of
acquisition, plus improvements, less accumulated depreciation.
Values in millions of Pesos.
(5) Includes
Ps.13,454,000 from Ocampo parking space.
(6) Excludes Museo
de los Niños (3,732 sqm in Abasto and 1,261 sqm in Alto
Rosario).
(7) Opening was on
December 18, 2014.
(8) Opening was on
March 17, 2015.
(9) IRSA CP owns
the historic building of the Patio Olmos shopping center in the
province of Cordoba, operated by a third party.
Accumulated Rental Income as of June 30, 2016, 2015 and
2014
The following table
shows certain information concerning Accumulated Rental Income as
of June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014 of our IRSA Commercial Properties
subsidiary’s shopping centers:
|
As
of June 30,
|
|
2016
|
2015
|
2014
|
|
(In
millions of Ps.)
|
Abasto
|
384
|
302
|
238
|
Alto
Palermo
|
392
|
295
|
244
|
Alto
Avellaneda
|
265
|
200
|
161
|
Alcorta
Shopping
|
187
|
141
|
106
|
Patio
Bullrich
|
118
|
98
|
79
|
Alto
Noa
|
73
|
51
|
39
|
Buenos Aires
Design
|
45
|
35
|
27
|
Mendoza
Plaza
|
119
|
92
|
74
|
Alto
Rosario
|
182
|
138
|
100
|
Córdoba
Shopping –Villa Cabrera
|
68
|
54
|
40
|
Dot Baires
Shopping
|
261
|
199
|
158
|
Soleil Premium
Outlet
|
80
|
59
|
44
|
La Ribera
Shopping
|
21
|
13
|
9
|
Distrito Arcos
(1)
|
78
|
23
|
-
|
Alto Comahue
(2)
|
48
|
12
|
-
|
Total
Sales
|
2,321
|
1,712
|
1,319
|
_______________
(1) Opening was on
December 18, 2014.
(2) Opening was on
March 17, 2015.
(3) Does not
include income neither from Fibesa nor from Patio
Olmos.
Tenant Retail Sales(1)(2)
The following table
contains a breakdown of approximate total tenant retail sales in
millions of Pesos at the shopping centers in which we had an
interest for the fiscal years shown:
|
As
of June 30,
|
|
2016
|
2015
|
2014
|
|
(In
millions of Ps.)
|
Abasto
|
4,043
|
3,150
|
2,447
|
Alto
Palermo
|
3,499
|
2,662
|
2,111
|
Alto
Avellaneda
|
3,781
|
2,913
|
2,334
|
Alcorta
Shopping
|
1,900
|
1,475
|
1,120
|
Patio
Bullrich
|
1,061
|
889
|
689
|
Alto
Noa
|
1,369
|
1,069
|
766
|
Buenos Aires
Design
|
414
|
326
|
272
|
Mendoza
Plaza
|
2,369
|
1,907
|
1,515
|
Alto
Rosario
|
2,628
|
1,952
|
1,378
|
Córdoba
Shopping- Villa Cabrera
|
991
|
756
|
547
|
Dot Baires
Shopping
|
3,254
|
2,571
|
2,008
|
Soleil Premium
Outlet
|
1,282
|
938
|
664
|
La Ribera
Shopping
|
634
|
398
|
281
|
Distrito Arcos
(2)
|
962
|
340
|
-
|
Alto Comahue
(3)
|
717
|
182
|
-
|
Total
Sales
|
28,904
|
21,527
|
16,132
|
_______________
(1) Retail sales
based upon information provided to us by retailers and prior
owners. The amounts shown reflect 100% of the retail sales of each
shopping center, although in certain cases we own less than 100% of
such shopping centers. Excludes sales from stands and spaces used
for special exhibitions.
(2) Opening was on
December 18, 2014.
(3) Opening was on
March 17, 2015.
Accumulated Sales per type of Business
|
As
of June 30,
|
|
2016
|
2015
|
2014
|
|
(In millions of
Ps.)
|
Anchor
Store
|
1,591
|
1,299
|
1,098
|
Clothes and
footwear
|
15,201
|
11,125
|
7,940
|
Entertainment
|
1,026
|
741
|
547
|
Home and
decoration
|
784
|
617
|
486
|
Home
Appliances
|
3,862
|
2,994
|
2,527
|
Restaurant
|
2,722
|
1,938
|
1,477
|
Miscellaneous
|
3,368
|
2,589
|
1,922
|
Services
|
352
|
223
|
136
|
Total
|
28,906
|
21,526
|
16,133
|
Occupancy Rate
The following table
sets forth the occupancy rate expressed as a percentage of the
gross leasable area as of the dates stated at the end of the
following fiscal years:
|
As
of June 30,
|
|
2016
|
2015
|
2014
|
Abasto
|
99.8%
|
100.0%
|
99.4%
|
Alto
Palermo
|
99.6%
|
99.7%
|
98.9%
|
Alto
Avellaneda
|
100.0%
|
99.9%
|
99.5%
|
Alcorta
Shopping
|
89.1%
|
100.0%
|
99.8%
|
Patio
Bullrich
|
99.1%
|
100.0%
|
99.6%
|
Alto
Noa
|
100.0%
|
100.0%
|
99.7%
|
Buenos Aires
Design
|
95.7%
|
94.6%
|
92.3%
|
Mendoza
Plaza
|
95.2%
|
96.1%
|
95.0%
|
Alto
Rosario
|
100.0%
|
97.9%
|
97.0%
|
Córdoba
Shopping Villa Cabrera
|
99.2%
|
99.8%
|
99.8%
|
Dot Baires
Shopping
|
100.0%
|
99.7%
|
99.7%
|
Soleil Premium
Outlet
|
100.0%
|
99.4%
|
100.0%
|
La Ribera
Shopping
|
99.3%
|
99.3%
|
99.6%
|
Distrito
Arcos
|
97.0%
|
97.3%
|
-
|
Alto
Comahue
|
96.6%
|
94.2%
|
-
|
Total
Percentage
|
98.4%
|
98.7%
|
98.4%
|
Rental Price
The following table
shows the annual average rental price per square meter for the
fiscal years ended June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014:(1)
|
As
of June 30,
|
|
2016
|
2015
|
2014
|
Abasto
|
10,456.4
|
8,227.2
|
6,254.6
|
Alto
Palermo
|
20,663.9
|
15,107.9
|
12,618.5
|
Alto
Avellaneda
|
7,389.7
|
5,443.2
|
4,400.3
|
Alcorta
Shopping
|
11,759.4
|
9,106.1
|
7,000.2
|
|
|
|
2016
|
2015
|
2014
|
Patio
Bullrich
|
10,056.9
|
8,452.8
|
6,762.3
|
Alto
Noa
|
3,814.7
|
2,656.6
|
2,022.5
|
Buenos Aires
Design
|
3,264.2
|
2,543.2
|
1,874.9
|
Mendoza
Plaza
|
2,831.3
|
2,181.1
|
1,802.8
|
Alto
Rosario
|
6,303.1
|
4,847.2
|
3,390.4
|
Córdoba
Shopping Villa Cabrera
|
4,367.3
|
3,552.0
|
2,503.8
|
Dot Baires
Shopping
|
5,265.1
|
4,001.7
|
3,389.3
|
Soleil Premium
Outlet
|
5,726.0
|
4,242.5
|
2,908.4
|
La Ribera
Shopping
|
2,109.4
|
1,340.3
|
1,129.7
|
Distrito Arcos
(2)
|
6,993.8
|
1,891.1
|
-
|
Alto Comahue
(3)
|
4,832.1
|
1,236.1
|
-
|
_______________
(1) Corresponds
to consolidated annual accumulated rental prices according to the
IFRS divided by gross leasable square meters. Does not include
income from Fibesa or Patio Olmos.
(2) Opening was on
December 18, 2014.
(3) Opening was on
March 17, 2015.
Lease Expirations
The following table
sets forth the schedule of estimated lease expirations for our
shopping centers for leases in effect as of June 30, 2016, assuming
that none of the tenants exercise renewal options or terminate
their leases earlier:
As
of June 30, 2016
|
Year
of expiration
|
Number
of Agreements
|
Square
meters to expire
|
Percentage
to expire
|
Amount
(In
millions of Ps.)(3)
|
Percentage
of Agreements
|
2016
|
171(1)
|
33,155.2(1)
|
10%(1)
|
96.29
|
8%
|
2017
|
487
|
83,781.3
|
25%
|
356.83
|
30%
|
2018
|
403
|
69,906.2
|
21%
|
308.86
|
26%
|
2019 and subsequent
years
|
581
|
146,312.7
|
44%
|
409.13
|
35%
|
Total
(2)
|
1,642
|
333,155.4
|
100%
|
1,171.11
|
100%
|
_______________
(1) Including
vacant stores relating to leases expired as of June 30, 2016. A
lease may be associated to one or more stores.
(2) Does not
reflect our ownership interest in each property.
(3) Annual base
rent of each agreement as in effect as of June 30,
2016.
New Agreements and Renewals:
The following table
shows certain information about lease agreements as of June 30,
2016:
Type
of Business
|
Number of
Agreements
|
Annual Base Rent
Amount
|
Annual Admission
Rights Amount
|
Average Annual Base
Rent per sqm (Ps.)
|
Number of
non-renewed agreements(1)
|
Non-renewed
agreements(1)
Annual Base Rent Amount
|
New and
renewed
|
Former
agreements
|
Clothing and
footwear
|
456
|
345.3
|
95.9
|
6,394.0
|
4,029.7
|
515
|
366.1
|
Miscellaneous(2)
|
103
|
76.1
|
25.0
|
3,622.4
|
2,904.1
|
118
|
91.6
|
Restaurant
|
86
|
45.0
|
8.3
|
3,990.2
|
3,381.3
|
130
|
74.5
|
Home &
décor
|
43
|
19.5
|
5.4
|
3,735.3
|
2,480.8
|
48
|
26.4
|
Houseware
|
26
|
39.5
|
4.0
|
4,997.9
|
3,216.9
|
25
|
29.2
|
Type
of Business
|
Number of
Agreements
|
Annual Base Rent
Amount
|
Annual Admission
Rights Amount
|
Average Annual Base
Rent per sqm (Ps.)
|
Number of
non-renewed agreements(1)
|
Non-renewed
agreements(1)
Annual Base Rent Amount
|
New and
renewed
|
Former
agreements
|
Entertainment
|
9
|
13.5
|
1.1
|
673.3
|
322.9
|
23
|
17.2
|
Services
|
12
|
6.4
|
0.5
|
1,867.2
|
1,702.2
|
48
|
20.7
|
Total
|
735
|
545.2
|
140.3
|
4,435.8
|
2,550.3
|
907
|
625.9
|
(1)
Includes vacant
stores as of June 30, 2016. Leasable Area with respect to such
vacant stores is included under the type of business of the last
tenant to occupy such stores.
(2)
Miscellaneous
includes Anchor Store.
Depreciation
Depreciation, based
on a component approach, is calculated using the straight-line
method to allocate the cost over the assets’ estimated useful
lives.
Principal Terms of our Leases
Under the Civil and
Commercial Code, lease terms may not exceed fifty years, except for
leases regulated by Law No.25,248. See Item. Key Information.
“Risk Factors—Risks Relating to Our Business.”
Generally, our lease agreements provide terms of three to ten
years.
Leasable space in
our shopping centers is marketed through an exclusive arrangement
with our wholly owned subsidiary and real estate brokers Fibesa. We
have a standard lease agreement, the terms and conditions of which
are described below, which we use for most tenants. However, our
largest tenants generally negotiate better terms for their
respective leases. No assurance can be given that lease terms will
be as set forth in the standard lease agreement.
The rent consists
of the higher of (i) a monthly base rent (the “Base
Rent”) and (ii) a specified percentage of the tenant’s
monthly gross sales in the store (the “Percentage
Rent”) (which generally ranges between 4% and 12% of
tenant’s gross sales). Furthermore, pursuant to the rent
escalation clause in most of our leases, a tenant’s Base Rent
generally increases between 18% and 27% on an annual and cumulative
basis from the thirteenth (13th) month of
effectiveness of the lease. Although many of our lease agreements
contain readjustment clauses, these are not based on an official
index nor do they reflect the inflation index. In the event of
litigation, there can be no assurance that we may be able to
enforce such clauses contained in our lease
agreements.
In addition to
rent, we charge most of our tenants an admission right, which is
required to be paid upon entering into a lease agreement and upon a
lease agreement renewal. The admission right is normally paid in
one lump sum or in a small number of monthly installments, which
range between three and six. If the tenant pays this fee in
installments, it is the tenant’s responsibility to pay for
the balance of any such amount unpaid in the event the tenant
terminates its lease prior to its expiration. In the event of
unilateral termination and/or resolution for breach of duties by
the tenant, a tenant will not be refunded its admission right
without our consent.
We are responsible
for supplying each shopping center with electricity, a main
telephone switchboard, central air conditioning and a connection to
a general fire detection system. Each rental unit at our properties
is connected to these systems. We also provide food court tenants
with sanitation and with gas connections. Each tenant is
responsible for completing all the necessary installations within
its own rental unit, in addition to the direct expenses generated
by these items within each rental unit. These direct expenses
generally include: electricity, water, gas, telephone and air
conditioning. Tenants must also pay for a percentage of total
charges and general taxes related to the maintenance of the common
areas. We determine this percentage based on different factors. The
common area expenses include, among others, administration,
security, operations, maintenance, cleaning and taxes.
We carry out
promotional and marketing activities to increase consumer traffic
at our shopping centers. These activities are paid for with the
tenants’ contributions to the Common Promotional Fund
(“CPF”), which is administered by us. Every month,
tenants contribute to the CPF an amount equal to approximately 15%
of their total rent (Base Rent plus Percentage Rent), in addition
to rent and expense payments. We may increase the percentage that
tenants must contribute to the CPF, but the increase cannot exceed
25% of the original amount set in the corresponding lease for the
contributions to the CPF. We may also require tenants to make
extraordinary contributions to the CPF to fund special promotional
and marketing campaigns or to cover the costs of special
promotional events that benefit all tenants. We may require tenants
to make these extraordinary contributions up to four times a year
provided that each such extraordinary contribution may not exceed
25% of the preceding monthly rental payment of the
tenant.
Each tenant leases
its rental unit as a shell without any fixtures. Each tenant is
responsible for the interior design of its rental unit. Any
modifications and additions to the rental units must be
pre-approved by us. We have the option to decide tenants’
responsibility for all costs incurred in remodeling the rental
units and for removing any additions made to the rental unit when
the lease expires. Furthermore, tenants are responsible for
obtaining adequate insurance for their rental units, which must
include, among other things, coverage for fire, glass breakage,
theft, flood, civil liability and workers’
compensation.
Sources of Shopping Center Sales
Set forth below is
a breakdown of the sources of sales by tenants of the shopping
centers stated in millions of Pesos for our fiscal years ended June
30, 2016, 2015 and 2014:
|
|
As
of June 30,
|
|
|
2016
|
2015
|
2014
|
Anchor
Store
|
1,590.5
|
1,299.3
|
1,098.4
|
Clothing and
footwear
|
15,201.4
|
11,124.8
|
7,940.1
|
Entertainment
|
1,025.7
|
740.6
|
546.5
|
Home
|
783.9
|
617.1
|
486.4
|
Home
Appliances
|
3,861.5
|
2,994.2
|
2,526.5
|
Restaurants
|
2,722.2
|
1,938.4
|
1,476.8
|
Miscellaneous
|
3,368.2
|
2,589.4
|
1,922.3
|
Services
|
351.5
|
223.1
|
135.8
|
Total
|
28,904.9
|
21,526.9
|
16,132.8
|
Competition
Given that most of
our shopping centers are located in densely populated areas, there
are competing shopping centers within, or in close proximity to,
our targeted areas. The number of shopping centers in a particular
area could have a material effect on our ability to lease space in
our shopping centers and on the amount of rent that we are able to
charge. We believe that due to the limited availability of large
plots of land and zoning restrictions in the City of Buenos Aires,
it is difficult for other companies to compete with us in areas
through the development of new shopping centers. Our principal
competitor is Cencosud S.A. which owns and operates Unicenter
Shopping and the Jumbo hypermarket chain, among
others.
The following table
shows certain information concerning the most significant owners
and operators of shopping centers in Argentina.
Company
|
Shopping
Center
|
Location (1)
|
Gross Leasable Area(2)(sq.
m.)
|
Stores
|
National GLA Percentage (2)
|
Stores Percentage (2)
|
IRSA Commercial
Properties
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dot Baires
Shopping
|
CABA
|
49,641
|
150
|
2.14%
|
2.16%
|
|
Mendoza Plaza
Shopping
|
Mendoza
|
42,043
|
139
|
1.81%
|
2.00%
|
|
Abasto de Buenos
Aires
|
CABA
|
40,470
|
170
|
1.74%
|
2.45%
|
|
Alto
Avellaneda
|
GBA
|
35,887
|
134
|
1.54%
|
1.93%
|
|
Alto
Rosario
|
Rosario
|
30,057
|
143
|
1.29%
|
2.06%
|
|
Alto Palermo
Shopping
|
CABA
|
18,966
|
142
|
0.82%
|
2.05%
|
|
Alto
Noa
|
Salta
|
19,040
|
89
|
0.82%
|
1.28%
|
|
Alcorta
Shopping
|
CABA
|
15,877
|
112
|
0.68%
|
1.62%
|
|
Córdoba
Shopping
|
Córdoba
|
15,582
|
110
|
0.67%
|
1.59%
|
|
Soleil Premium
Outlet
|
GBA
|
13,991
|
78
|
0.60%
|
1.12%
|
|
Buenos Aires
Design
|
CABA
|
13,903
|
62
|
0.62%
|
0.89%
|
|
Distrito
Arcos
|
CABA
|
11,170
|
60
|
0.48%
|
0.87%
|
|
Patio
Bullrich
|
CABA
|
11,738
|
88
|
0.51%
|
1.27%
|
|
La Ribera
Shopping
|
Santa
Fe
|
9,851
|
63
|
0.42%
|
0.91%
|
|
Alto
Comahue
|
Neuquen
|
9,890
|
102
|
0.43%
|
1.47%
|
|
Subtotal
|
|
338,198
|
1,642
|
14.55%
|
23.67%
|
Cencosud
S.A.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subtotal
|
|
650,256
|
1,456
|
28.01%
|
21.02%
|
Other
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operators
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subtotal
|
|
1,334,846
|
3,836
|
57.44%
|
55.32%
|
|
Total
|
|
2,323,278
|
6,934
|
100%
|
100%
|
______________
(1)
“GBA” means Greater Buenos Aires, the Buenos Aires
metropolitan area, and “CABA” means the City of Buenos
Aires.
(2) Percentage over
total shopping centers in Argentina that are members of the
Argentine Chamber of Shopping Centers (Cámara Argentina de
Shopping Centers, CASC). Figures may not sum due to
rounding.
Source: Argentine
Chamber of Shopping Centers.
Seasonality
Our business is
affected by seasonality, influencing the level of our
tenants’ sales. During summer holidays (January and February)
our tenants’ sales typically reach their minimum level,
whereas during winter holidays (July) and in December (Christmas)
they reach their maximum level. Clothing retailers generally change
their collections in spring and autumn, positively affecting our
shopping centers’ sales. Sales at discount prices at the end
of each season are also one of the main seasonal factors affecting
our business.
Offices
and Others
According to
Colliers International, as of June 30, 2016, the A+ and A office
inventory remained stable since end of 2015 at 1,655,954 sqm. In
terms of rental availability, there was a 1% decrease in the
vacancy rate to 6.4% during the second quarter of 2016 compared to
the same period the previous year. Thus, the vacancy rate has
remained stable between 6% and 8% since 2010. These values indicate
that the market is healthy in terms of its operations, allowing an
optimum level of supply with balanced values. According to the
market segments, class A properties show a vacancy rate of 7% for
the entire stock, while A+ properties buildings show a vacancy rate
of 5%.
During the second
quarter of 2016, net absorption was negative at 400 sqm, i.e., more
meters have become vacant than the ones which have been occupied, a
situation that had not be seen since 2012. This behavior of demand
is mainly explained by the sub-market Zona Norte GBA, which
concentrates most of the spaces that have become vacant. On the
other hand, that area has experienced vacancies in A+ properties
(-2,908 sqm) which mainly migrated to class A properties (as it
increased by 2,474 sqm).
During the second
quarter of 2016, rental prices remained steady as compared to the
general average prices seen over the past ten years (US$24.80 per
square meter). Compared to the previous quarter, a 2.5% increase
was recorded (from US$24.10 per square meter to US$24.70 per square
meter). This slight increase shows a 1.4% increase in rental prices
for A+ properties (US$27.20 per square meter in the second quarter
against US$26.80 per square meter in the first quarter) and a 2.4%
increase in rental prices for A properties (US$23.40 per square
meter in the second quarter against US$22.90 per square meter in
the first quarter). The spread between both categories is US$3.80
and reached US$12 in low vacancy periods.
In turn, the
sub-market Catalinas currently features the lowest prices in the
market. The average value of the properties in such area is
US$27.90 per square meter. This value is expected to increase over
the next few months due to the addition of new towers with prices
already over US$35 per square meter in the inventory.
At June 30, 2016,
the sub-market Zona Norte GBA shows average rental prices of
US$23.30, comparable to values reported in June 2015. Moreover,
during the same month, the vacancy rate was 8.9%, compared to 9.5%
in June 2015.
We are engaged in
the acquisition and management of office buildings and other rental
properties in Argentina. As of June 30, 2016, we directly and
indirectly owned interests in office and other rental properties,
which comprised 333,962 square meters of gross leaseable area. Out
of these properties, eight were office properties, which comprised
81,020 square meters of gross leaseable area. For fiscal year 2016,
we had revenues from Offices and other non-shopping center rental
properties of Ps.340 million.
All our office
rental properties in Argentina are located in the City of Buenos
Aires. For the year ended June 30, 2016, the average occupancy rate
for all our properties in the Offices and Others segment was
approximately 84.7%.
Management
We generally act as
the managing agent of the office properties in which we own an
interest. These interests consist primarily of the ownership of
entire buildings or a substantial number of floors in a building.
The buildings in which we own floors are generally managed pursuant
to the terms of a condominium agreement that typically provides for
control by a simple majority of the interests (based on the area
owned) in the building. As the managing agent of operations, we are
responsible for handling services, such as security, maintenance
and housekeeping. These services are generally outsourced. The cost
of the services is passed-through and paid for by the tenants,
except in the case of our units not rented, in which case we absorb
the cost. Our leaseable space is marketed through commissioned
brokers, the media and directly by us.
Leases
We usually lease
our offices and other rental properties by using contracts with an
average term of three years, with the exception of a few contracts
with terms of five years. These contracts are renewable for two or
three years at the tenant’s option. Contracts for the rental
of office buildings and other commercial properties are generally
stated in U.S. dollars, and in accordance with Argentine law they
are not subject to inflation adjustment. Rental rates for renewed
periods are negotiated at market value.
Properties
The following table
sets forth certain information regarding our direct and indirect
ownership interest in offices and other non-shopping center rental
properties:
|
Date of
Acquisition
|
Gross Leasable Area
(sqm) (1)
|
Occupancy
(2)rate
|
IRSA’s
Effective Interest
|
Monthly Rental
Income (in thousands of Ps.)(3)
|
Annual accumulated
rental income as of June 30,
(in millions of
Ps.)(4)
|
Book Value (in
millions of Ps.)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2016
|
2015
|
2014
|
|
Offices
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Edificio
República(5)
|
04/28/08
|
19,885
|
100.0%
|
100.0%
|
7,637
|
72
|
62
|
46
|
189
|
Torre
Bankboston(5)
|
08/27/07
|
14,873
|
100.0%
|
100.0%
|
5,098
|
56
|
42
|
35
|
134
|
Bouchard
551
|
03/15/07
|
-
|
-
|
100.0%
|
-
|
3
|
10
|
24
|
8
|
Intercontinental
Plaza(5)
|
11/18/97
|
6,569
|
100.0%
|
100.0%
|
2,036
|
28
|
56
|
40
|
10
|
Bouchard
710(5)(6)
|
06/01/05
|
15,014
|
100.0%
|
100.0%
|
7,020
|
68
|
48
|
34
|
60
|
Dique
IV(9)
|
12/02/97
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
15
|
32
|
25
|
-
|
Maipú
1300
|
09/28/95
|
1,353
|
100.0%
|
100.0%
|
486
|
6
|
16
|
15
|
5
|
Libertador
498
|
12/20/95
|
620
|
100.0%
|
100.0%
|
611
|
6
|
2
|
3
|
3
|
Suipacha
652/64(5)
|
11/22/91
|
11,465
|
90.7%
|
100.0%
|
2,085
|
22
|
16
|
13
|
8
|
Dot
Building(5)
|
11/28/06
|
11,242
|
100.0%
|
80.0%
|
3,521
|
31
|
27
|
19
|
122
|
Subtotal
Offices
|
|
81,021
|
98.7%
|
N/A
|
28,494
|
307
|
311
|
254
|
539
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
Properties
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Santa María
del Plata
|
10/17/97
|
106,610
|
100.0%
|
100.0%
|
676
|
12
|
-
|
-
|
13
|
Nobleza
Picardo(7)
|
05/31/11
|
109,610
|
74.8%
|
50.0%
|
185
|
2
|
8
|
8
|
60
|
Other
Properties(8)
|
N/A
|
38,646
|
42.8%
|
N/A
|
1,714
|
11
|
7
|
3
|
241
|
Total Offices and
Others
|
|
335,887
|
84.7%
|
N/A
|
31,069
|
332
|
326
|
265
|
853
|
_______________
(1) Corresponds to
the total leaseable surface area of each property as of June 30,
2016. Excludes common areas and parking spaces.
(2) Calculated by
dividing occupied square meters by leaseable area as of June 30,
2016.
(3) The lease
agreements in effect as of June 30, 2016 were computed for each
property.
(4) Corresponds to
total consolidated lease agreements.
(5) Through IRSA
CP.
(6) On July 29,
2016, we executed a bill of sale for 1,702 square meters
corresponding to two office floors and 16 parking units to an
unrelated party, for a total amount of US$6.01 million, US$1.60
million which has already been paid, while the remaining balance
will be paid upon execution of the deed of conveyance and delivery
of possession.
(7) Through Quality
Invest S.A.
(8) Includes the
following properties: Ferro, Dot Adjoining Plot, Anchorena 665,
Anchorena 545 (Chanta IV) and La Adela, among others.
(9) On December 10,
2015, we sold the “Juana Manso 295” office building
located in the “Puerto Madero” area of the City of
Buenos Aires, composed of 8 office floors and 116 parking spaces.
The transaction amount was Ps.649 million, which has been fully
paid and the gross profit from the transaction amounts to
approximately Ps.586.8 million.
The following table
shows a schedule of the lease expirations of our office and other
properties for leases outstanding as of June 30, 2016, assuming
that none of the tenants exercise renewal options or terminate
their lease early. Most tenants have renewal clauses in their
leases.
As of June 30, 2016
|
Year
of Expiration
|
Number
of Leases
|
Surface
area subject to expiration (sqm)
|
Percentage
subject to expiration
|
Amount
(Ps.)
|
Percentage
of Leases
|
2016
|
29
|
34,947
|
12%
|
34,508,797
|
10%
|
2017
|
20
|
23,455
|
8%
|
74,530,611
|
22%
|
2018
|
40
|
43,627
|
15%
|
148,854,011
|
43%
|
2019+
|
29
|
185,540
|
65%
|
85,548,601
|
25%
|
Total
|
118
|
287,569
|
100%
|
343,442,020
|
100%
|
____________________
Includes Offices
whose lease agreement has not yet been renewed as of June 30,
2016.
Does not include
vacant leased square meters.
Does not include
square meters or revenues from parking spaces.
The following table
shows our offices occupancy percentage as of the end of fiscal
years of June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014:
|
Occupancy
Rate(1)
|
|
2016
|
2015
|
2014
|
Offices
|
|
|
|
Edificio
República
|
100.0%
|
93.6%
|
94.0%
|
Torre
Bankboston
|
100.0%
|
100.0%
|
100.0%
|
Intercontinental
Plaza
|
100.0%
|
100.0%
|
100.0%
|
Bouchard
710
|
100.0%
|
100.0%
|
99.8%
|
Suipacha
652/64
|
90.7%
|
96.7%
|
100.0%
|
DOT
Building
|
100.0%
|
100.0%
|
100.0%
|
Maipú
1300
|
100.0%
|
90.9%
|
87.3%
|
Libertador
498
|
100.0%
|
100.0%
|
100.0%
|
Juana Manso 295
(Dique IV)
|
-
|
99.5%
|
94.4%
|
Total
Offices
|
98.7%
|
98.1%
|
97.7%
|
_______________
(1) Leased surface
area in accordance with agreements in effect as of June 30, 2016
and 2015 considering the total leaseable office area for the same
periods.
The following table
sets forth the annual average income per square meter for our
offices during fiscal years ended June 30, 2016, 2015 and
2014.
Annual average income per surface area as of June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014.
|
Annual
average income per square meter(1)
|
|
2016
|
2015
|
2014
|
Offices
|
|
|
|
Edificio
República
|
3,615
|
3,115
|
3,075
|
Torre
Bankboston
|
3,778
|
2,819
|
2,467
|
Bouchard
551
|
-
|
-
|
3,565
|
Intercontinental
Plaza
|
4,291
|
2,484
|
2,402
|
Bouchard
710
|
4,539
|
3,219
|
2,844
|
Juana Manso 295
(Dique IV)
|
-
|
2,847
|
2,722
|
Maipú
1300
|
4,790
|
3,330
|
3,000
|
Libertador
498
|
10,464
|
3,149
|
5,227
|
Suipacha
652/64
|
1,961
|
1,399
|
1,512
|
DOT
Building
|
2,778
|
2,439
|
2,410
|
_______________
(1)
Calculated by
dividing annual rental income by the gross leaseable area of
offices based on our interest in each building as of June 30 for
each fiscal year.
New agreements and renewals
The following table
sets forth certain information on lease agreements as of June 30,
2016:
Property
|
Number
of Agreements(1)(5)
|
Annual
Rental income
(in
millions of Ps.) (2)
|
Rental
income per sqm New and Renewed (3)
|
Previous
rental income per sqm (3)
|
N°
of non-renewed agreements
|
Non-renewed
agreements Annual rental income (4)
(in
millions of Ps.)
|
Maipú
1300
|
3
|
3.4
|
269.8
|
385.0
|
1
|
1
|
Av. Del Libertador
498
|
1
|
3.2
|
427.8
|
413.6
|
-
|
-
|
Intercontinental
Plaza
|
1
|
2.5
|
232.5
|
232.5
|
-
|
-
|
Bouchard
710
|
3
|
12.9
|
399.2
|
331.8
|
-
|
-
|
Torre
BankBoston
|
3
|
11.2
|
375.5
|
283.5
|
1
|
32
|
Edificio
República
|
4
|
18.5
|
399.8
|
477.4
|
-
|
-
|
Dot
Building
|
1
|
3.7
|
374.1
|
327.3
|
2
|
6
|
Suipacha
664
|
3
|
6.5
|
151.0
|
143.3
|
3
|
14
|
Total
Offices
|
19
|
61,9
|
312.9
|
299.5
|
7
|
53
|
_______________
(1)
Includes new and
renewed agreements executed in fiscal year
2016.
(2)
Agreements stated
in US dollars converted into Pesos at the exchange rate prevailing
in the initial month of the agreement multiplied by 12
months.
(4)
Agreements stated
in US dollars converted into Pesos at the exchange rate prevailing
in the last month of the agreement, multiplied by 12
months.
(5)
Does not include
agreements of parking spaces, antennas or terrace
space.
Sale
and Development of Properties and Land Reserves
Residential Development Properties
The acquisition and
development of residential apartment complexes and residential
communities for sale is one of our core activities. Our development
of residential apartment complexes consists of the new construction
of high-rise towers or the conversion and renovation of existing
structures such as factories or warehouses. In connection with our
development of residential communities, we frequently acquire
vacant land, develop infrastructure such as roads, utilities and
common areas, and sell plots of land for construction of
single-family homes. We may also develop or sell portions of land
for others to develop complementary facilities such as shopping
areas within residential developments.
During the fiscal
year ended June 30, 2016, revenues from the development and sale of
properties segment amounted to Ps.8
million, compared to Ps.15
million in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015.
Construction and
renovation works on our residential development properties are
currently performed, under our supervision, by independent
Argentine construction companies that are selected through a
bidding process. We enter into turnkey contracts with the selected
company for the construction of residential development properties
pursuant to which the selected company agrees to build and deliver
the development for a fixed price and at a fixed date. We are
generally not responsible for any additional costs based upon the
turnkey contract. All other aspects of the construction, including
architectural design, are performed by third parties.
Another modality
for the development of residential undertakings is the exchange of
land for constructed square meters. In this way, we deliver
undeveloped pieces of land and another firm is in charge of
building the project. In this case, we receive finished square
meters for commercialization, without taking part in the
construction works.
The following table
shows certain information and gives an overview regarding our sales
and development properties as of June 30, 2016, 2015 and
2014:
|
|
As
of June 30,
|
|
|
2016
|
2015
|
2014
|
|
|
|
|
Residential
apartments
|
|
|
|
Caballito
Nuevo
|
-
|
2
|
1
|
Condominios I y II
(1)
|
-
|
7
|
52
|
Horizons
(2)
|
5
|
5
|
23
|
Other Residential
Apartments(3)
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
Subtotal
Residential Apartments
|
7
|
14
|
76
|
Residential
Communities
|
|
|
|
Abril (4)
|
-
|
1
|
2
|
|
|
As
of June 30,
|
|
|
2016
|
2015
|
2014
|
El
Encuentro
|
-
|
-
|
8
|
Subtotal
Residential Communities
|
-
|
1
|
10
|
Land
Reserve
|
|
|
|
Neuquén
|
-
|
-
|
13
|
Subtotal
Land Reserve
|
-
|
-
|
13
|
TOTAL
|
7
|
15
|
99
|
(1) Through IRSA
Propiedades Comerciales S.A.
(2) Belongs to
CYRSA S.A.
(3) Refers to Entre
Ríos 465 and Caballito Plot.
(4) Includes sales
of shares in April.
Sale of Investment Properties in Fiscal Year 2016 (in millions of
Ps.)
|
FY
2016
|
FY
2015
|
FY
2014
|
Revenues
|
1,175
|
2,517
|
402
|
Costs
|
|
|
|
Profit
|
1,068
|
1,163
|
236
|
Partial sales of “Maipú 1300”
building
In July and August
2015, 1,761 sqm were sold in the Maipú 1300 building,
consisting of four floors, at a gain of Ps.57.1 million. In
November and December 2015, 1,690 additional sqm were sold in this
building, consisting of four additional floors, generating a profit
of Ps.52.9 million.
Sale of Isla Sirgadero Land Reserve (Santa Fe)
On September 3,
2015, this 8,262,600 sqm parcel of land was sold for a total amount
of US$4 million, for a gain of Ps.32.3 million.
Partial Sale of Intercontinental Plaza (through IRSA Propiedades
Comerciales)
On September 10,
2015, our subsidiary IRSA CP sold 5,963 sqm consisting of seven
office floors, 56 parking spaces and 3 storage units, for a total
amount of Ps.324.5 million, at a gain of Ps.300 million. Moreover,
on February 4, 2016, our subsidiary IRSA CP sold 851 sqm consisting
of one office floor and 8 parking spaces, at a gain of Ps.39.2
million.
Sale of “Dique IV” building
On December 10,
2015, we sold to a non-related party the “Juana Manso
295” office building located in the “Puerto
Madero” area of the City of Buenos Aires, consisting of 8
office floors and 116 parking spaces for Ps.649 million, which has
been fully paid as of the date of this annual report. The gross
profit from this sale was approximately Ps.586.8
million.
Partial sale of the building to be developed in Catalinas (no
impact on results for this fiscal year)
On December 4,
2015, the company sold to Globant S.A. 4,896 sqm corresponding to
four office floors of a building to be developed in the
“Catalinas” area in the City of Buenos Aires and 44
parking spaces located in the same building. Surrender of
possession is expected within 48 months and the execution of the
title deed within 60 months, in both cases counted as from even
date. The transaction amount was Ps.180.3 million and US$12.3
million payable as follows: (i) Ps.180.3 million paid on even date,
(ii) US$8.6 million payable in 12 quarterly installments during a
period of 3 years beginning in June 2016; and (iii) the remaining
US$3.7 million upon execution of the title deed.
Partial sale of the building to be developed in
“Catalinas” (no impact on results for this fiscal
year)
On April 7, 2016,
the company sold to its subsidiary IRSA Propiedades Comerciales
S.A. (“IRSA CP”), controlled by a 94.61% interest,
16,012 square meters, consisting of 14 floors (from 13 to 16 and
from 21 to 30) intended for long term lease and 142 parking spaces
of the building to be built in the “Catalinas” area,
City of Buenos Aires. The building to be built will have a gross
leaseable area of 35,468 square meters distributed over 30 office
floors and 316 parking spaces in 4 underground levels. Surrender of
possession is expected to take place in December 2019, and the deed
of conveyance is planned to be executed in December
2020.
The transaction
price was set considering two components: a “Fixed”
portion, relating to the incidence of the land over the square
meters purchased by IRSA CP, for a total amount of Ps.455.7 million
(approximately US$1,600 + VAT per square meter), which was paid on
that date, and a “Determinable” portion, as to which
IRSA will pass through to IRSA CP only the actual cost of the works
per square meter.
The remaining
14,820 sqm of gross leaseable area corresponding to the first 12
floors of the building are held the company since no decision has
been made between development intended for rent and/or
sale.
Estimated
Capital Expenditures
|
Developments
|
|
|
|
|
Polo Dot (First
Stage)
|
Catalinas(1)
|
Alto
Palermo
|
Beginning of
Works
|
FY
2017
|
FY
2017
|
FY
2017
|
Estimated opening
date
|
FY
2019
|
FY
2020
|
FY
2018
|
Total GLA
(sqm)
|
31,635
|
35,468
|
3,884
|
Investment amount
at 100% (million US$)(2)
|
54
|
101
|
28.5
|
Investment amount
at 100% (million Ps.)(3)
|
812.16
|
1,
519.04
|
428.64
|
Work progress
(%)
|
0%
|
0%
|
0%
|
________________
(1) 45%
of the development corresponds to our subsidiary IRSA Propiedades
Comerciales S.A.
(2)
The amount
corresponds to the expected total amount of the project, not only
for the Fiscal Year 17.
(3)
We have translated
U.S. dollars into Pesos at the offer exchange rate quoted by Banco
de la Nación Argentina for June 30, 2016, which was
Ps.15.04=U.S.$1.00.
Alto Palermo Expansion
The expansion
project for the Alto Palermo shopping center adds approximately
4,000 square meters of GLA to the shopping center, which has the
highest sales per square meter and consists of moving the food
court to a third level using the area of an adjacent building
acquired in 2015. Construction works are estimated to be completed
in between 18 and 24 months.
First stage of Polo Dot
The project called
“Polo Dot”, located in the commercial complex adjacent
to our Dot Baires shopping center, has experienced significant
growth since our first investments in the area. The total project
will consist of three new office buildings (one of them could
include a hotel) in land reserves we own and the expansion of the
shopping center by approximately 15,000 square meters of gross
leaseable area. In the first phase of the project, we will develop
an 11-floor office building with an area of approximately 30,000
square meters on an existing building, in respect of which we have
already executed a lease agreement for approximately half the
available square footage, before starting the works. Construction
will begin during the next fiscal period and is estimated to last
between 18 and 24 months before the building is operational. The
second phase of the project will include two office/hotel buildings
that will add 38,400 square meters of gross leaseable area to the
complex. We have seen a significant demand for Premium office space
in our new commercial complex and we believe that we will be able
to open these buildings with attractive rent levels and full
occupancy. As of June 30, 2016, 75% of the building has already
leased.
Catalinas Building
The
“Catalinas” project is located in one of the most
sought-after spots for office development in Argentina. The
building to be constructed will have 35,468 square meters of gross
leaseable area in 30 office floors and 316 parking spaces.
Construction is scheduled to begin towards the end of the current
calendar year and will take approximately three years to be
completed.
|
Company
|
Interest
|
Date
of Acquisition
|
Surface
area sqm
|
Area
intended for sale sqm (1)
|
Area
intended for construction
|
Sold
(2)
|
Location
|
Accumulated
Income as of June 2016
|
Accumulated
Income as of June 2015
|
Book
Value (ARS MM)
|
Residential properties
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Available-for-sale
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Condominios del
Alto I
|
IRSA
CP
|
100%
|
04/30/1999
|
-
|
2,082
|
-
|
100%
|
Santa
Fe
|
-
|
7
|
1
|
Condominios del
Alto II
|
IRSA
CP
|
100%
|
04/30/1999
|
-
|
4,082
|
-
|
100%
|
Santa
Fe
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Caballito
Nuevo
|
IRSA
|
100%
|
11/03/1997
|
-
|
7,323
|
-
|
100%
|
CABA
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
Barrio
Chico
|
IRSA
|
100%
|
03/01/2003
|
-
|
2,872
|
-
|
100%
|
CABA
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
El
Encuentro
|
IRSA
|
100%
|
11/18/1997
|
-
|
127,748
|
-
|
100%
|
Buenos
Aires
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Abril Club de Campo
– Plots
|
IRSA
|
100%
|
01/03/1995
|
-
|
5,135
|
-
|
100%
|
Buenos
Aires
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
Abril Club de Campo
– Manor House (3)
|
IRSA
|
100%
|
01/03/1995
|
31,224
|
34,605
|
-
|
100%
|
Buenos
Aires
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
Torres
Jardín
|
IRSA
|
100%
|
07/18/1996
|
-
|
-
|
|
-
|
CABA
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Departamento Entre
Ríos 465/9
|
IRSA
CP
|
100%
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
100%
|
Buenos
Aires
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
Horizons
|
IRSA
|
50%
|
01/16/2007
|
-
|
60,232
|
-
|
100%
|
Buenos
Aires
|
5
|
5
|
1
|
Intangible –
Receivable units
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Beruti (Astor
Palermo) (4)
|
IRSA
CP
|
100%
|
06/24/2008
|
-
|
2,170
|
-
|
-
|
CABA
|
-
|
-
|
33
|
Caballito Manzana
35
|
IRSA
|
100%
|
10/22/1998
|
-
|
6,952
|
-
|
-
|
CABA
|
-
|
-
|
52
|
CONIL - Güemes
836 – Mz. 99 and Güemes 902 – Mz.
95
and Retail
Stores
|
IRSA
CP
|
100%
|
07/19/1996
|
1,389
|
-
|
5,994
|
-
|
Buenos
Aires
|
-
|
-
|
5
|
Canteras Natal
Crespo (2 commercial parcels)
|
IRSA
|
-
|
-
|
40,333
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Buenos
Aires
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Isla
Sirgadero(10)
|
IRSA
|
100%
|
02/16/2007
|
826,276
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Santa
Fe
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Pereiraola
(Greenville)
|
IRSA
|
100%
|
04/21/2010
|
-
|
39,634
|
-
|
-
|
Buenos
Aires
|
-
|
-
|
8
|
Subtotal Residential properties
|
|
|
|
899,222
|
292,835
|
5,994
|
|
|
6
|
15
|
102
|
Land Reserves
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pilar R8 Km
53
|
IRSA
|
100%
|
05/29/1997
|
74,828
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Buenos
Aires
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
Pontevedra
|
IRSA
|
100%
|
02/28/1998
|
730,994
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Buenos
Aires
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
Mariano
Acosta
|
IRSA
|
100%
|
02/28/1998
|
967,290
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Buenos
Aires
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
Merlo
|
IRSA
|
100%
|
02/28/1998
|
1,004,987
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Buenos
Aires
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
San Luis
Plot
|
IRSA
|
50%
|
03/31/2008
|
3,250,523
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
San
Luis
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
Subtotal Land reserves
|
|
|
|
6,028,622
|
-
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
-
|
5
|
Future Developments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mixed
Use
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
UOM Luján
(5)
|
IRSA
CP
|
100%
|
05/31/2008
|
1,160,000
|
-
|
-
|
N/A
|
Buenos
Aires
|
|
-
|
42
|
La
Adela
|
IRSA
|
100%
|
08/01/2014
|
10,580,000
|
-
|
-
|
N/A
|
Buenos
Aires
|
-
|
-
|
215
|
Predio San Martin
(Ex Nobleza Piccardo) (6)
|
IRSA
CP
|
50%
|
05/31/2011
|
159,995
|
-
|
127,996
|
N/A
|
Buenos
Aires
|
-
|
-
|
60
|
Puerto
Retiro
|
IRSA
|
50%
|
05/18/1997
|
82,051
|
-
|
-
|
N/A
|
CABA
|
-
|
-
|
22
|
|
Company
|
Interest
|
Date
of Acquisition
|
Surface
area sqm
|
Area
intended for sale sqm (1)
|
Area
intended for construction
|
Sold
(2)
|
Location
|
Accumulated
Income as of June 2016
|
Accumulated
Income as of June 2015
|
Book
Value (ARS MM)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Santa María
del Plata(7)
|
IRSA
|
100%
|
07/10/1997
|
716,058
|
-
|
-
|
N/A
|
CABA
|
-
|
-
|
159
|
Residential
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Coto Abasto Air
Space
|
IRSA
CP
|
100%
|
09/24/1997
|
-
|
-
|
21,536
|
N/A
|
CABA
|
-
|
-
|
9
|
Neuquén
– Residential parcel
|
IRSA
CP
|
100%
|
07/06/1999
|
13,000
|
-
|
18,000
|
N/A
|
Neuquén
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
Uruguay
Zetol
|
IRSA
|
90%
|
06/01/2009
|
152,977
|
62,756
|
-
|
N/A
|
Uruguay
|
-
|
-
|
92
|
Uruguay Vista al
Muelle
|
IRSA
|
90%
|
06/01/2009
|
102,216
|
62,737
|
-
|
N/A
|
Uruguay
|
-
|
-
|
64
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
Retail
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Caballito Shopping
plot (8)
|
IRSA
CP
|
100%
|
-
|
23,791
|
-
|
no
data
|
N/A
|
CABA
|
1
|
-
|
46
|
Dot potential
expansion
|
IRSA
CP
|
80%
|
-
|
15,881
|
-
|
47,643
|
N/A
|
CABA
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Offices
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Philips Adjoining
plots - Offices 1 and 2
|
IRSA
CP
|
80%
|
11/28/2006
|
12,800
|
-
|
38,400
|
N/A
|
CABA
|
-
|
-
|
25
|
Baicom
|
IRSA
|
50%
|
12/23/2009
|
6,905
|
-
|
34,500
|
N/A
|
CABA
|
-
|
-
|
4
|
Intercontinental
Plaza II (9)
|
IRSA
CP
|
100%
|
02/28/1998
|
6,135
|
-
|
19,598
|
N/A
|
CABA
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
Catalinas Norte
Plot
|
IRSA
|
100%
|
12/17/2009
|
3,649
|
-
|
35,468
|
13%
|
CABA
|
-
|
-
|
48
|
Córdoba
Plot
|
IRSA
CP
|
100%
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
N/A
|
Córdoba
|
-
|
-
|
7
|
PH Office
Park
|
IRSA
CP
|
100%
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
N/A
|
CABA
|
-
|
-
|
7
|
Subtotal Future Developments
|
|
|
|
13,035,458
|
125,493
|
343,141
|
|
|
|
-
|
883
|
Total
Land Reserves
|
|
|
|
19,963,302
|
418,328
|
349,135
|
|
|
7
|
15
|
990
|
_______________
(1)
Saleable Area means
the housing square meters proper, excluding parking and storage
spaces. It is recorded at 100%, before making any
sales.
(2)
% Sold includes
those sale transactions for which there is a Preliminary Sales
Agreement, Possession or a Title Deed executed. Includes housing
square meters only, excludes parking and storage
spaces.
(3)
Saleable Area
includes 31,224 sqm of the plot and 4,712.81 total sqm of the Manor
House (not including 1,331.76 sqm of Ground
Floor).
(4)
Saleable Area
excludes 171 commercial parking spaces to be received and the units
as compensation.
(5)
Mixed Used
Feasibility requested, pending provincial
approval.
(6)
127,996 sqm arise
from current laws, a draft project is being made for 479,415
buildable square meters (pending approval).
(7)
Feasibility
requested for 716,058 buildable square meters, pending approval
from the Legislative body of the City of Buenos
Aires.
(8)
Draft project of
71,374 buildable square meters, pending approval of zoning
parameters.
(9)
6,135 sqm of
surface area correspond to the parcel, which includes
Intercontinental I and II.
(10)
On September 3,
2015, the entire property was sold for US$ 3.9 million, payable in
16 quarterly installments, plus an installment in kind, land
resulting from the final blueprint, equivalent to 10% of the
surface area.
Residential Apartments and Lofts.
In the residential
market, we acquire undeveloped properties strategically located in
densely populated areas mainly in the City of Buenos Aires,
particularly properties located near shopping centers and
hypermarkets or those to be developed. We then develop
multi-building high-rise complexes targeting the middle- and high-
income market. These are equipped with modern comforts and
services, such as open “green areas,” swimming pools,
sports and recreation facilities and 24-hour security. In the loft
buildings market, our strategy is to acquire old buildings no
longer in use located in areas with a significant middle and
upper-income population. The properties are then renovated into
unfinished lofts allowing buyers the opportunity to design and
decorate them according to their preferences.
Residential Properties (available for Sale)
Condominios
del Alto II –City of Rosario, Province of Santa Fe (IRSA
CP)
As of June 30,
2016, works in parcel H have been completed and all the units
subject to the barter agreement have been received, with 13 parking
spaces available for sale.
Barrio
Chico – City of Buenos Aires
This is a unique
Project located in Barrio Parque, an exclusive residential area in
the City of Buenos Aires. During May 2006, the commercialization of
the project was launched with successful results. The image of the
product was originally developed under the name “Barrio
Chico” through advertisements in the most important media. As
of June 30, 2016, the project is completed and there are 2 parking
spaces yet to be sold.
Abril
– Hudson – Province of Buenos Aires
Abril is a
312-hectare private residential community located near Hudson City,
approximately 34 kilometers south of the City of Buenos Aires. We
have developed this property into a private residential community
for the construction of single-family homes targeting the
upper-middle income market. The project includes 20 neighborhoods
subdivided into 1,273 lots of approximately 1,107 square meters
each. Abril also includes an 18-hole golf course, 130 hectares of
woodlands, a 4,000-square meter mansion and entertainment and
recreational facilities. A bilingual school, horse stables and
sports centers and the construction of the shopping center were
concluded in 1999. The project is highly consolidated, and as of
June 30, 2016, there are no lots pending execution of the relevant
title deed.
“La Casona
Abril” is located in the heart of the project. It is the
antique manor of “Estancia Pereyra Iraola,” which was
built in the 1930s by architect José Mille. This French-style
palace of the XIX century has 4,700 sqm distributed over four
floors and a manicured garden of approximately 30,000
sqm.
Horizons,
Vicente López, Olivos, Province of Buenos Aires
The IRSA-CYRELA
Project, developed over two adjacent blocks, was launched in March
2008 under the name Horizons. Horizons is one of the most
significant developments in Greater Buenos Aires, featuring a new
concept in residential complexes given its emphasis on the use of
common spaces. This project includes two complexes with a total of
six buildings: one complex faces the river and consists of three
14-floor buildings, the “Río” complex, and the
other one, facing Libertador Avenue, consists of three 17-floor
buildings, the “Parque” complex, encompassing 59,000
square meters of saleable area distributed over 467 units
(excluding the units to be delivered as consideration for the
purchase of the lands). Horizons is a unique and style-innovating
residential complex offering 32 amenities, including a meeting
room, work zone, heated swimming pools, community center with spa,
sauna, gym, children’s room, teen room, thematically
landscaped areas, and aerobic trail. The showroom was opened to the
public in March 2008 with great success. As of June 30, 2016, the
project was fully built and two apartments and two parking spaces
are pending execution of the title deed. The stock available for
sale consists of two parking spaces and 40 storage
spaces.
Intangibles - Units to be received under barter
agreements
Beruti
Plot – City of Buenos Aires (IRSA CP)
On October 13,
2010, through our subsidiary IRSA CP, and TGLT S.A.
(“TGLT”), we entered into an exchange agreement in
connection with a plot of land located at Beruti 3351/59 in the
City of Buenos Aires for cash and 2,170 square meters in future
residential apartments to be constructed by TGLT on the plot. In
addition, TGLT will deliver 32 residential parking spaces and 171
commercial parking spaces to us.
Caballito
Plot – City of Buenos Aires
On June 29, 2011,
we and TGLT, a residential developer, entered into a barter
agreement for a plot of land located on Mendez de Andes street in
the neighborhood of Caballito in the City of Buenos Aires for cash
and future residential apartments to be constructed by TGLT. The
transaction was agreed upon at US$12.8 million. TGLT plans to
construct an apartment building
with parking spaces. As consideration, TGLT paid US$159,375 in cash
and will transfer to IRSA: (i) a number of apartments to be
determined representing 23.10% of total square meters of
residential space developed; (ii) a number of parking spaces to be
determined representing 21.10% of total square meters of parking
spaces; and (iii) if TGLT builds complementary storage rooms, such
number of storage rooms representing 21.10% of square meters of
storage spaces developed. TGLT is committed to build, finish and
obtain authorization for the three buildings making up the project
within 36 to 48 months. TGLT mortgaged the land in favor of IRSA as
guarantee.
A neighborhood
association named Asociación
Civil y Vecinal SOS Caballito secured a preliminary
injunction which suspended the works to be developed by TGLT in the
abovementioned property. Once said preliminary injunction was
deemed final, the Government of the City of Buenos Aires and TGLT
were served notice of the complaint. Both first and second
instance, ruled against TGLT´s arguments. In consequence, the
permission granted to TGLT in order to build in the area was
declared null and void. TGLT and the Government of the City of
Buenos Aires filed a federal appeal on The Supreme Court of Buenos
Aires. Up to the date, the Court has not reached a decision
yet.
CONIL
– Avellaneda, Province of Buenos Aires (IRSA CP)
These plots face
Alto Avellaneda shopping center, totaling 2,398 sqm distributed in
two opposite corners and according to urban planning standards,
approximately 6,000 sqm may be built. Its intended use, either
through an owned development or sale to a third party, is
residential with the possibility of a retail space as well. In
November 2014, a Barter Deed was executed to carry out a
residential project and as consideration, we will receive 1,365 sqm
of retail stores located on the ground floors of blocks 99 and 95,
at Güemes 836 and Güemes 902, respectively. Delivery of
the consideration for block 95 is expected to take place in January
2018, and consideration corresponding to block 99 is scheduled for
September 2018. The barter was valued at US$0.7
million.
Pereiraola
(Greenville), Hudson – Province of Buenos Aires
In April 2010, we
sold Pereiraola S.A., which owns certain lands adjacent to the
Abril Club de Campo that comprises 130 hectares, for US$11.7
million. The purchaser would develop a project that would include
the fractioning into lots, a condo-hotel, two polo fields, and
apartment buildings. The delivery to us of 39,634 square meters of
lots with a value of approximately US$3 million was included in the
sale price. At present the project is at an advanced stage, and the
52 lots are expected to be received by the end of
2016.
Canteras
Natal Crespo, La Calera – Province of
Córdoba
On June 26, 2013,
we sold 100% of our interest in Canteras Natal Crespo S.A.
representing 50% of its capital stock, to Euromayor S.A. de
Inversiones for US$4,215,000 according to the following payment
schedule: US$3,815,000 in cash and US$400,000 through the transfer
of approximately 40,000 sqm for business purposes within the
project to be developed on the site known as Laguna Azul. Delivery
of the non-monetary consideration is expected in March
2017.
Land Reserves and development properties
Other
Land Reserves – Pilar, Pontevedra, Mariano Acosta, Merlo and
San Luis Plot
We grouped plots of
land with a significant surface area the development of which is
not feasible in the short term either due to their current urban
and zoning parameters, their legal status or the lack of
consolidation of their immediate environment. This group totals
approximately 14 million sqm.
Isla
Sirgadero
On September 3,
2015, this property was sold to several companies for US$3.9
million, payable in 16 quarterly installments, plus an installment
in kind, consisting of land resulting from the final blueprint,
equivalent to 10% of the surface area of the property.
Future Developments
Mixed Uses
Ex
UOM – Luján, Province of Buenos Aires (IRSA
CP)
This 116-hectare
plot is located at kilometer 62 of the West Highway, at the
intersection with Route 5 and was originally purchased by Cresud on
May 31, 2008. In May 2012, we acquired the property through a
purchase and sale agreement entered with a related party. Our
current intention is to carry out a mixed-use project, taking
advantage of the environment consolidation and the strategic
location of the plot. At present, negotiations are underway to
change the zoning parameters, which would potentially make the
project feasible.
Ex
Nobleza Piccardo Plant – San Martín, Province of Buenos
Aires (IRSA CP)
On March 31, 2011,
Quality Invest S.A. and Nobleza Piccardo S.A.I.C. y F. (Nobleza)
executed the title deed for the purchase of a plot of land
extending over 160,000 square meters located in the District of San
Martín, Province of Buenos Aires, currently intended for
industrial purposes and suitable in terms of characteristics and
scales for mixed-use developments. The price for the property was
US$33 million, 30% of which was paid at signing. A promissory note
and a first-priority mortgage was issued for the balance of the
purchase price of the property, in favor of Nobleza. The balance
plus interest at a nominal annual rate of 7.5% on the outstanding
balance was paid in full–principal plus interest–in
March 2013.
Simultaneously with
execution of the title deed, the parties entered into a lease
agreement whereby Nobleza leased the whole property for a term of
up to 36 months as from May 2011. This lease agreement contained a
clause providing for partial return of the property from month
eight to month fourteen after the date of execution thereof. Prior
to expiration, an extension was executed for two to six months
which expired in December 2012, and Quality Invest S.A. obtained
usufructary rights over half the plot. The return of the remaining
area set forth in the lease agreement, set forth in May 2014 was
once again extended until December 31, 2014. On March 2, 2015, a
Certificate was executed by Nobleza and Quality Invest S.A. for
full return of the property, and the contract relationship between
the parties was terminated.
On May 16, 2012,
the Municipality of San Martín granted a pre-feasibility
permit for commercial use, entertainment, events, offices, etc.,
which would enable performance of a mixed-use development
thereon.
Pursuant to an
Ordinance enacted on December 30, 2014, a process was initiated to
obtain a rezoning permit for the plot of land to be used mainly for
commercial purposes, which considerably expands the uses and
potential buildable square meters through new urban indicators. On
January 5, 2016, a Provincial Decree was published in the Official
Gazette, through which zoning parameters and the rezoning permit
previously obtained became effective.
As approved in the
Ordinance, on January 20, 2015, Quality Invest S.A. entered into a
Zoning Agreement with the Municipality of San Martín which
governs various issues related to applicable regulations and
provides for a mandatory assignment of square meters in exchange
for monetary contributions subject to fulfillment of certain
administrative milestones of the rezoning process. The first
monetary contribution (which amounted to Ps.20,000,000) was paid to
the Municipality ten days after execution of the above mentioned
agreement.
Moreover, on June
27, 2016, the subdivision of the property was submitted to the
Municipality, in compliance with another relevant aspect of the
Zoning Agreement.
Solares
de Santa María – City of Buenos Aires
Solares de Santa
María is a 70-hectare property facing the Río de la Plata
in the south of Puerto Madero, 10 minutes from downtown Buenos
Aires. We are owners of this property in which we intend to develop
an entrepreneurship for mixed purposes, i.e. our development
project involves residential complexes as well as offices, stores,
hotels, sports and sailing clubs, services areas with schools,
supermarkets and parking lots.
In 2000, we
submitted a master plan for the Santa María del Plata site,
which was assessed by the Environmental Urban Plan Council (Consejo
del Plan Urbano Ambiental, “COPUA”) and submitted to
the Town Treasurer’s Office for consideration. In 2002, the
Government of the City of Buenos Aires issued a notice of public
hearing and in July 2006, the COPUA made recommendations. In
response to these recommendations, on December 13, 2006, we filed
an amendment to satisfy these recommendations, making material
amendments to our development plan, which amendments included the
donation of 50% of the site to the City of Buenos Aires for public
use and a pedestrian walkway along the entire site on the banks of
the river.
In March 2007, a
committee of the Government of the City of Buenos Aires, composed
of representatives from the Legislative and Executive Branches
issued a report stating that such Committee had no objections to
our development plan and requested that the General Treasury render
a decision concerning the scope of the development plan submitted
for the project. In November 2007, 15 years after the Legislative
Branch of the City of Buenos Aires granted the general zoning
standards for the site, the authorities of the City of Buenos Aires
executed Decree No. 1584/07, which passed the specific ruling, set
forth certain rules for the urban development of the project,
including types of permitted constructions and the obligation to
assign certain spaces for public use and convenience.
Notwithstanding the
approval of Decree No. 1584/07 in 2007, several municipal approvals
are still pending and in December 2007, a municipal court rendered
a decision restricting the implementation of our proposed
development plan, as a result of objections lodged by a legislator
of the City of Buenos Aires, alleging the suspension of Decree No.
1584/07, and each construction project and/or the municipal permits
granted for business purposes. Notwithstanding the legality and
validity of Decree No. 1584/07, we entered into an agreement with
the Government of the City of Buenos Aires, which was sent with a
legislative bill to the Legislature of the City of Buenos Aires
under number 976-J-2010, for approval.
On October 30,
2012, a new agreement was executed with the Government of the City
of Buenos Aires, replacing all prior arrangements, whereby new
obligations were agreed. To that end, such Agreement – as
well as the previous ones – shall be countersigned and
approved by the Legislative Branch of the City of Buenos Aires. The
docket containing the Bill of Law was reserved and is pending such
legislative treatment. The Agreement provided that if by February
28, 2014, the Bill of Law was not enacted, it would become
invalidated -current status to date. In order to secure the desired
rules, a new Agreement must be executed with the Government of the
City of Buenos Aires, to be subsequently confirmed by the
Legislature; currently we have resumed conversations with the
Executive Branch through the Transportation and Urban Development
Ministry in order to discuss the subscription of a new Agreement
(which will also append the Bill of Law).
Puerto
Retiro – City of Buenos Aires
Puerto Retiro is an
8.2 hectare undeveloped riverside property bounded by the Catalinas
and Puerto Madero office zones to the west, the Retiro railway
station to the north and the Río de la Plata to the south and
east. One of the only two significant privately owned waterfront
properties in the City of Buenos Aires, Puerto Retiro may currently
be utilized only for port activities. Consequently, we have
initiated negotiations with municipal authorities in order to
rezone the area. We own a 50% interest in Puerto Retiro,
S.A.
On April 18, 2000,
Puerto Retiro S.A. was served with notice of a filing made by the
National Government, through the Ministry of Defense, to extend the
petition in bankruptcy of Inversora Dársena Norte S.A.
(Indarsa) to the Company. Upon request of petitioner, the court
hearing the bankruptcy case issued an injunction preventing us from
selling or otherwise disposing of the Puerto Retiro
land.
Indarsa had
acquired 90% of the capital stock in Tandanor from the National
Government in 1991. Tandanor’s main business involved ship
repairs performed in a 19-hectare property located in the vicinity
of La Boca neighborhood and where the Syncrolift is installed. As
Indarsa failed to comply with its payment obligation for
acquisition of the shares of stock in Tandanor, the Ministry of
Defense filed a bankruptcy petition against Indarsa, seeking to
extend it to us.
The evidentiary
stage of the legal proceedings has concluded. We lodged an appeal
from the injunction order, and such order was confirmed by the
Court of Appeals on December 14, 2000. The parties filed the
arguments in due time and proper manner. After the case was set for
judgment, the judge ordered the suspension of the judicial order
requesting the case records for issuance of a decision based on the
alleged existence of pre-judgmental status in relation to the
criminal case against former officials of the Ministry of Defense
and our former executive officers, for which reason the case will
not be adjudicated until a final judgment is entered in respect of
the criminal case.
It has been made
known to the commercial court that the expiration of the statute of
limitations has been declared in the criminal action and the
criminal defendants have been acquitted. However, this decision was
reversed by the Criminal Court (Cámara de Casación Penal). An
extraordinary appeal was filed and rejected, therefore an appeal
was directly lodged with the Argentine Supreme Court for improper
refusal to permit the appeal, and a decision is still
pending.
Our Management and
external legal counsel to Puerto Retiro believe that there are
sufficient legal and technical arguments to consider that the
petition for an extension of the bankruptcy will be dismissed by
the court. However, in view of the current status of the case, its
result cannot be predicted.
Under the records
of the proceedings for the extension of bankruptcy, Puerto Retiro
S.A. requested authorization to execute both leases with the
companies Los Cipreses S.A. and Flight Express S.A. for certain
areas of the property acquired for a term of five years each. While
authorization was granted by the lower court, the Court of Appeals
in Commercial Matters reversed such decision upon request of the
National Government and the receiver of INDARSA. Puerto Retiro S.A.
filed an extraordinary appeal that was denied.
In turn, Tandanor
filed a civil action against Puerto Retiro S.A. and the other
defendants in the criminal case for violation of Section 174 (5)
based on Section 173 (7) of the Criminal Code. Such action seeks
-on the basis of the nullity of the decree that approved the
bidding process involving the Dársena Norte property- a
reimbursement in favor of Tandanor for all such amounts it has
allegedly lost as a result of a suspected fraudulent transaction
involving the sale of the property disputed in the
case.
The answer to the
civil action was filed in due time, which contained a number of
defenses. Tandanor requested the intervention of the National
Government as third party co-litigant in this case, which petition
was granted by the Court. In March 2015 both the National
Government and the criminal complainant answered the asserted
defenses.
On July 12, 2016,
Puerto Retiro S.A. was served with notice of the decision issued by
the Federal Court (Tribunal Oral
Federal) No. 5 on the defenses asserted by all codefendants
in the civil action. As regards the defenses asserted by Puerto
Retiro S.A., the court rejected the defenses of legal defect and
lack of legal standing to be sued, while with regard to the
defenses of lack of legal standing to sue and the expiration of the
statute of limitations, it decided to postpone discussion thereof
to the time of entering judgment on the merits of the case. It
should be pointed out that the defense of legal defect
so
dismissed is a dilatory defense, i.e. it does not determine a
substantive matter but refers to procedural issues and may be
cured. On the contrary, the defense of lack of legal standing to be
sued, if accepted, determines the outcome of the dispute, because
such admission would establish that Puerto Retiro S.A. should not
be a party to these proceedings. Puerto Retiro S.A. has filed an
appeal (recurso de
reposición) from such decision –reserving the
right to file a new appeal (recurso de casación) against
dismissal of both defenses. As regards the defenses of lack of
legal standing to sue and the statute of limitations, they are
central to the defense strategy, and because they were not
dismissed by the court, a possible consideration of the merits of
the case in our favor could be determinative.
Residential
Coto
Residential Project (IRSA CP)
We own
approximately 23,000 sqm of air space above the Coto hypermarket
that is close to the Abasto Shopping Center in the heart of the
City of Buenos Aires. We and Coto Centro Integral de
Comercialización S.A. (Coto) executed and delivered a deed
dated September 24, 1997, whereby we acquired the rights to receive
parking units and the rights to build above the premises located in
the block formed by Agüero, Lavalle, Guardia Vieja and Gallo
streets, in the Abasto neighborhood.
In June 2016, a
preliminary barter agreement was signed, subject to certain
conditions, for a term of one year, at the end of which the deed
will be executed. The project will be a residential development
and, as consideration, we expect to receive 3,621 square meters in
apartments plus a cash payment of US$1 million. The consideration
for Torre I will be delivered by June 2021, while the consideration
for Torre II will be delivered by September 2022. The value of the
barter was set at US$7.5 million.
Córdoba
Shopping Center Project (IRSA CP)
We own a few plots
adjacent to the Córdoba Shopping Center with a construction
capacity of approximately 17,300 square meters in the center of the
City of Córdoba.
In May 2016, a
preliminary barter agreement was signed for 13,500 square meters of
the total construction capacity, subject to certain conditions, for
a term of one year, at the end of which the deed will be executed.
It will be a mixed residential and office project and, as part of
the consideration, we will receive 2,160 square meters in
apartments, parking spaces, plus the management of permits,
unifications and subdivisions in three plots. The consideration
will be delivered by May 2021 for Torre I and by July 2023 for
Torre II. The value of the barter was US$4 million.
Neuquén
Residential parcels– Neuquén, Province of Neuquén
(IRSA CP)
Through Shopping
Neuquén S.A., we own a 13,000 sqm plot with construction
capacity per FOT of 18,000 sqm of residential properties in an area
with significant growth potential. This area is located proximate
to the recently inaugurated shopping center, a recently opened
hypermarket and a hotel to be completed in approximately
months.
Zetol
S.A. and Vista al Muelle S.A. – District of Canelones –
Uruguay
In the course of
fiscal year 2009, we acquired 100% of the equity of Liveck S.A., a
company organized under the laws of Uruguay. In June 2009, Liveck
had acquired a 90% stake of the capital stock of Vista al Muelle
S.A. and Zetol S.A., two companies incorporated under the laws of
Uruguay, for US$7.8 million. The remaining 10% interest in both
companies is owned by Banzey S.A. These companies have undeveloped
lands in Canelones, Uruguay, close to the capital city of Uruguay,
Montevideo.
We intend to carry
out an urban project consisting of the development and
commercialization of 13 apartment buildings. This project has the
“urban feasibility” status for the construction of
approximately 200,000 sqm for a term of 10 years, which was granted
by the Mayor’s Office of the Canelones department and by its
Local Legislature. Zetol S.A. and Vista al Muelle S.A. agreed to
carry out the infrastructure works for US$8 million as well as
delivery of a minimum amount of sqm of properties. The satisfaction
of this commitment under the terms and conditions agreed upon will
grant an additional 10-year effective term to the urban feasibility
status.
The total purchase
price for Zetol S.A. was US$7 million; of which US$2 million have
been paid. Sellers may opt to receive the balance in cash or
through the delivery of units in the buildings to be constructed in
the land owned by Zetol S.A. equivalent to 12% of the total
marketable meters to be constructed.
In addition, Vista
al Muelle S.A. owned since September 2008 a plot of land purchased
for US$0.83 million. In February 2010, other plots were acquired
for US$1 million, the balance of which was US$0.28 million plus
interest and will be repaid in December 2014. In December 2010,
Vista al Muelle S.A. executed the title deed of other plots for a
total amount of US$2.66 million, of which US$0.3 million were paid.
The balance will be repaid by delivering 2,334 sqm of units and/or
retail stores to be constructed or in cash.
On June 30, 2009,
we sold a 50% stake in Liveck S.A. to Cyrela Brazil Realty S.A. for
US$1.3 million. On December 17, 2010, together with Cyrela Brazil
Realty S.A. we executed a stock purchase agreement pursuant to
which we repurchased from Cyrela Brazil Realty S.A. a 50%
shareholding in Liveck S.A. for US$2.7 million. Accordingly, as of
June 30, 2016, our stake, through Tyrus, in Liveck is
100%.
As a result of the
plot barter agreements executed in due time between the IMC, Zetol
S.A. and Vista al Muelle S.A. in March 2014, the parcel
redistribution dealing was concluded. This milestone, as set forth
in the amendment to the Master Agreement executed in 2013,
initiates the 10-year term for the investment in infrastructure and
construction of the buildings mentioned above. At present, the
urban project and the design of the first tower are being
developed.
Retail
Caballito
Plot – City of Buenos Aires (IRSA CP)
This is a property
of approximately 23,791 sqm in the City of Buenos Aires,
neighborhood of Caballito, one of the most densely populated of the
city, which we purchased in November 1997. This plot would allow to
develop up to 71,000 sqm distributed in several uses including a
shopping center , a hypermarket, a cinema complex, and several
recreation and entertainment activity areas. At present, the
Legislature of the City of Buenos Aires has received from the
Executive Branch a legislative bill project to approve the zoning
parameters corresponding to this property, currently the project is
being reviewed by several committees within the Legislature in
order to be submitted to approval through voting.
Dot
Adjoining Plot – City of Buenos Aires (IRSA CP)
On May 3, 2012, the
Government of the City of Buenos Aires, through the General Office
of Zoning Interpretation (Dirección General de
Interpretación Urbanística) approved, through a
pre-feasibility study, the parcel subdivision of the Ex-Philips
plot contingent upon the observance of the applicable building
regulations in each of the resulting parcels. In addition, all the
uses and parameters established under the municipal ordinance
previously issued by the above mentioned authority are being
observed.
On June 3, 2013, we
were given notice that the Government of the City of Buenos Aires
had approved the requested parcel subdivision of the ex-Philips
plot. As a result, the property was divided into three parcels: two
parcels of approximately 6,400 sqm each and a parcel adjoining DOT
Shopping of 15,900 sqm intended for the future extension of the
shopping center in 47,000 sqm.
Offices
Philips
Adjoining Plots 1 and 2 – City of Buenos Aires (IRSA
CP)
These two parcels
of 6,400 sqm with construction capacity of 19,200 sqm each, are at
present a significant land reserve jointly with a plot where the
extension of Dot Baires Shopping is planned. As a result of major
developments, the intersection of Av. General Paz and the
Panamerican Highway has experienced a significant growth in recent
years. The project of theses parcels will conclude the
consolidation of this area.
Baicom
Plot - City of Buenos Aires
On December 23,
2009, we acquired 50% of a parcel located in the surroundings of
the Buenos Aires Port, for a purchase price of Ps.4.5 million. The
property’s total surface area is 6,905 square meters and
there is a construction permit associated for 34,500 square meters
in accordance with the City of Buenos Aires urban construction
rules and regulations.
On December 21,
2015, a purchase option was executed in favor of Argencons
amounting to US$0.5 million, plus maintenance expenses, for a term
of 12 months. The real property price at the time of execution
amounted to US$14 million.
Intercontinental
Plaza II Plot - City of Buenos Aires (IRSA CP)
The
Intercontinental Plaza complex is located in the heart of the
Monserrat district, situated a few meters away from the most
important avenue in the city and the financial district. It
consists of an office tower and the exclusive Intercontinental
Hotel. In the 6,135 square meter plot, it would be feasible to
develop a second office tower, including 19,600 square meters and
25 stories, that would supplement the one already erected in the
intersection of Moreno and Tacuarí streets.
Hotels
According to the
Hotel Vacancy Survey (EOH) prepared by INDEC, at June 2016, stays
at hotel and parahotel establishments were estimated at 2.7
million, 6.8% lower than the same month the previous year. Stays by
resident and nonresident travelers decreased by 11.2% and 8.0%,
respectively. Total travelers who stayed at hotels during June were
1.2 million. The number of resident and nonresident travelers
increased by 1.1% and deceased by 4.6%, respectively. Out of the
total number of travelers who stayed at hotels, 81.4% were
residents, reaching 1.0 million. The Room Occupancy
Rate in
June was 34.5%, showing a slight decline compared to the same month
the previous year, and, as shown in the following chart, our
Hotel’s occupancy was over this rate. Moreover,
the Bed Occupancy Rate for the same period was 24.8%, which
represents a slight decrease compared to June 2015.
During fiscal year
2016, we kept our 76.34% interest in Intercontinental hotel, 80.00%
interest in Sheraton Libertador hotel and 50.00% interest in Llao
Llao. We observed a decrease in the occupancy of our hotels due to
a lower inflow of foreign and corporate tourists.
The following chart
shows certain information regarding our luxury hotels:
Hotels
|
Date
of Acquisition
|
IRSA’s
Interest
|
Number
of rooms
|
Occupancy(1)
|
Average
Price per Room Ps.(2)
|
Fiscal
Year Sales as of June 30,
|
Book
Value
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2016
|
2015
|
2014
|
|
Intercontinental
(3)
|
11/01/1997
|
76.34%
|
309
|
70.58%
|
1,694
|
195
|
143
|
124
|
51
|
Sheraton Libertador
(4)
|
03/01/1998
|
80.00%
|
200
|
73.42%
|
1,506
|
119
|
94
|
74
|
28
|
Llao Llao
(5)
|
06/01/1997
|
50.00%
|
205
|
51.15%
|
3,784
|
220
|
159
|
134
|
77
|
Total
|
-
|
-
|
714
|
65.79%
|
2,102
|
534
|
396
|
332
|
156
|
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(1) Accumulated
average in the twelve-month period.
(2) Accumulated
average in the twelve-month period.
(3) Through Nuevas
Fronteras S.A. (Subsidiary of IRSA).
(4) Through Hoteles
Argentinos S.A.
(5) Through Llao
Llao Resorts S.A.
Hotel Llao Llao, San Carlos de Bariloche, Province of Rio
Negro
In June 1997 we
acquired the Hotel Llao Llao from Llao Llao Holding S.A. Fifty
percent is currently owned by the Sutton Group. The Hotel Llao Llao
is located on the Llao Llao peninsula, 25 kilometers from San
Carlos de Bariloche, it is one of the most important tourist hotels
in Argentina. Surrounded by mountains and lakes, this hotel was
designed and built by the famous architect Bustillo in a
traditional alpine style and first opened in 1938. The hotel was
renovated between 1990 and 1993 and has a total constructed surface
area of 15,000 sqm and 158 original rooms. The hotel-resort also
includes an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, fitness facility,
spa, game room and swimming pool. The hotel is a member of The
Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd., a prestigious luxury hospitality
organization representing 430 of the world’s finest hotels,
resorts and spas. The Hotel Llao Llao is currently being managed by
Compañía de Servicios Hoteleros S.A., operator, among
others, of the Alvear Palace Hotel, a luxury hotel located in the
Recoleta neighborhood of Buenos Aires. During 2007, the hotel was
subject to an expansion and the number of suites in the hotel rose
to 201 rooms.
Bariloche Plot, “El Rancho,” San Carlos de Bariloche,
Province of Río Negro
On December 14,
2006, through our hotel operator subsidiary, Llao Llao Resorts
S.A., we acquired a land covering 129,533 sqm of surface area in
the City of San Carlos de Bariloche in the Province of Río
Negro. The total price of the transaction was US$7 million, of
which US$4.2 million were paid in cash and the balance of US$2.8
million was financed by means of a mortgage to be paid in 36
monthly, equal and consecutive installments of US$0.086 million
each. The land is in the border of the Lago Gutiérrez, close
to the Llao Llao Hotel in an outstanding natural environment and it
has a large cottage covering 1,000 sqm of surface area designed by
the architect Ezequiel Bustillo.
Hotel Intercontinental, City of Buenos Aires
In November 1997,
we acquired 51% of the Hotel Intercontinental from Pérez
Companc S.A. The Hotel Intercontinental is located in the downtown
City of Buenos Aires neighborhood of Montserrat, near the
Intercontinental Plaza office building. Intercontinental Hotels
Corporation, a United States corporation, currently owns 24% of the
Hotel Intercontinental. The hotel’s meeting facilities
include eight meeting rooms, a convention center and a divisible
588 sqm ballroom. Other amenities include a restaurant, a business
center, a sauna and a fitness facility with swimming pool. The
hotel was completed in December 1994 and has 309
rooms.
Hotel Sheraton Libertador, City of Buenos Aires
In March 1998, we
acquired 100% of the Hotel Sheraton Libertador from Citicorp Equity
Investment for an aggregate purchase price of US$23 million. This
hotel is located in downtown Buenos Aires. The hotel contains 193
rooms and 7 suites, eight meeting rooms, a restaurant, a business
center, a spa and fitness facilities with a swimming pool. In March
1999, we sold 20% of our interest in the Sheraton Libertador Hotel
for US$4.7 million to Hoteles Sheraton de Argentina. The hotel is
currently managed by Sheraton Overseas Management Corporation, a
United States corporation.
International Segment
Lipstick
Building, New York, United States
The Lipstick
Building is a landmark building in the City of New York, located on
Third Avenue and 53rd Street, in Midtown Manhattan, New York. It
was designed by architects John Burgee and Philip Johnson (Glass
House and Seagram Buildings among other remarkable works) and it
has been named for its original elliptic form and the reddish color
of its façade. Its gross leaseable area is approximately
57,500 sqm distributed over 34 stories.
As of June 30,
2016, this building had an occupancy rate of 97.33% generating
average revenues of US$66.67 per sqm.
Lipstick
Building
|
Jun-16
|
Jun-15
|
YoY
Var
|
Gross Leasable Area
(sqm)
|
58,094
|
58,094
|
-
|
Occupancy
|
97.33%
|
91.86%
|
5.47
pp
|
Rent
(US$/sqm)
|
66.67
|
64.74
|
2.98%
|
In March 2016, two
lease agreements were executed: one for the lease of the entire
Floor 28 and another for a portion of the basement floor, at an
average rental price of US$85 per square meter. This caused
occupancy to rise to over 97% of the total surface
area.
Moreover, we
successfully completed the building’s certification process
and obtained the LEED EB: O&M Gold certification. The
implementation of this project started in July 2015, and it
successfully achieved a certification that certifies compliance
with the best environmental practices, transforming the
building’s operational standards.
Finally, in the
southern wing of the lobby there is an exhibition since September
2014 showcasing part of the work and life of the celebrated
Argentine architect César Pelli. The exhibition has been
conceived, designed and executed in close cooperation with
César Pelli’s architectural firm.
Investment
in Condor Hospitality Trust
We hold our
investment in the Condor Hospitality Trust hotel REIT (NASDAQ:CDOR)
through our subsidiary Real Estate Strategies, L.P.
(“RES”), in which we hold a 66.3% interest. Condor is a
REIT listed on Nasdaq and is focused on middle-class and long-stay
hotels, in various states throughout the United States, which are
operated by various operators and franchises such as Comfort Inn,
Days Inn, Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn, Sleep Inn and Super 8, among
others.
During recent
months, Condor’s results have shown an improvement in
operating levels and it has continued to deploy its strategy of
selectively disposing of lower-class hotels at very attractive
prices and replacing them with higher-class hotels.
In March 2016,
Condor exchanged its Class C preferred shares for newly issued
Class D preferred shares. In this new issue, “Stepstone Real
Estate” joined as new partner to the investment by
contributing US$30 million, which were used to retire the Class A
and B Preferred shares and to acquire new hotels. The new Class D
preferred shares accrue interest at an annual rate of 6.25% and
will be convertible into common shares at a price of US$1.60 per
share at any time upon the occurrence of an event of capitalization
with respect to Condor.
Condor’s
board of directors will be composed of four directors nominated by
the Company, three by Stepstone and two independent directors.
Moreover, our voting rights in Condor represent 49% of its total
voting rights as of the date of this annual report.
Financial Operations and Others
Our
interest in Banco Hipotecario
As of June 30,
2016, we held a 29.91% interest in Banco Hipotecario. Established
in 1886 by the argentine government and privatized in 1999, Banco
Hipotecario has historically been Argentina’s leading
mortgage lender, provider of mortgage-related insurance and
mortgage loan services. All of its operations are located in
Argentina where it operates a nationwide network of 62 branches in
the 23 Argentine provinces and the City of Buenos Aires, and 15
additional sales offices. Additionally, its subsidiary Tarshop S.A.
has 24 sales offices.
Banco Hipotecario
is an inclusive commercial bank that provides universal banking
services, offering a wide variety of banking products and
activities, including a wide range of individual and corporate
loans, deposits, credit and debit cards and related financial
services to individuals, small-and medium-sized companies and large
corporations. As of June 30, 2016, Banco Hipotecario ranked
fifteenth in the Argentine financial system in terms of
shareholders’ equity and in terms of total assets. As of June
30, 2016, Banco Hipotecario’s shareholders’ equity was
Ps.5,816.2 million, its consolidated assets were Ps.40,527.3
million, and its net income for the twelve-month period ended June
30, 2016 was Ps.1,115.3 million. Since
1999, Banco Hipotecario’s shares have been listed on the
Buenos Aires Stock Exchange in Argentina, and since 2006 it has had
a Level I ADR program.
Banco Hipotecario
continues to deploy its business strategy of diversifying its loan
portfolio. As a result, non-mortgage loans increased from Ps.10,708
million as of December 31, 2013 to Ps.14,845.9 million as of
December 31, 2014, Ps.17,944.7 million as of December 31, 2015 and
Ps.19,339.6 million as of June 30, 2016, increasing the composition
of its aggregate loan portfolio to the non-financial private sector
from 82.8% as of December 31, 2013 to 88.7% as of June 30, 2016.
Non-performing loans represented 2.1% of its total portfolio as of
June 30, 2016.
Furthermore, Banco
Hipotecario has diversified its funding sources, by developing its
presence in the local and international capital markets and
increasing its deposit base. Its financial debt represented 35.2%
of the total financing as of June 30, 2016.
Its subsidiaries
include BACS Banco de Crédito y Securitización S.A., a
bank specialized in investment banking, securitization and asset
management, BHN Vida S.A., a life insurance company, BHN Seguros
Generales S.A., a fire insurance company for home owners and
Tarshop S.A., a company specialized in the sale of consumer
financing products and cash advances to non-banking
customers.
Operations Center in
Israel
Investment
in IDB Development Corporation
Acquisition of Control of IDBD
On May 7, 2014, the
Company, acting indirectly through Dolphin, acquired, jointly with
E.T.H.M.B.M. Extra Holdings Ltd. (“ETH”, company
incorporated under the laws of the State of Israel) controlled by
Mordechay Ben Moshé, entered into a transaction to acquire an
aggregate of 106.6 million common shares in IDBD representing
53.30% of its stock capital, in the context of a debt restructuring
transaction related to IDBD’s holding company,
IDBH. Under the terms of the agreement, Dolphin and ETH
executed a Shareholders’ Agreement and Dolphin and ETH each
acquired a 50% interest in IDBD. The initial amount invested by
each Company was NIS 950 million, equivalent to approximately
US$272 million at the exchange rate prevailing on that date. On
October 11, 2015, IFISA (a company indirectly controlled by Eduardo
S. Elsztain) acquired ETH, and the directors appointed by ETH in
IDBD tendered their irrevocable resignation from the Board of
Directors and Dolphin became entitled to appoint new board members.
Since that date, we started to consolidate IDBD into our results of
operations As of the date of this annual report, the investment
made from IRSA in IDBD is US$515 million, and IRSA’s indirect
equity interest reached 68.3% of IDBD’s undiluted stock
capital.
Tender Offers
On March 31, 2016,
Dolphin satisfied its commitments under the amendment to the debt
restructuring agreement of IDBD’s controlling company, IDBH,
with its creditors (the “Arrangement”). Such amendment
was approved by 95% of IDBD’s minority shareholders on March
2, 2016 and by the competent court on March 10, 2016. As a result,
as of March 3, 2016: (i) Dolphin purchased all the shares held by
IDBD’s minority shareholders; (ii) all the warrants held by
IDBD’s minority shareholders expired; and (iii) Dolphin made
additional contributions to IDBD in the form of a subordinated
loan, as described below.
The price paid for
each IDBD share to holders of record as of March 29, 2016 was: (i)
NIS 1.25 million in cash, resulting in a total payment of NIS 159.6
million (US$42.2 million); (ii) NIS 1.20 per share through the
subscription and delivery of IDBD’s Series 9 bonds
(“IDBD Bonds”) that was paid by Dolphin at par;
therefore, it subscribed bonds for NIS 166.5 million, including the
payments due to warrant holders (as detailed below); and (iii) the
commitment to pay NIS 1.05 million (subject to adjustment) in cash
if Dolphin receives authorization to assume control of Clal
Insurance Company Ltd. and Clal Insurance Business Holdings Ltd. or
IDBD sells its interest in Clal for a sale price per Clal share in
excess of 75% of its book value Dolphin being would be required to
pay approximately NIS 155.8 million (approximately US$40.8 million)
in aggregate.
Any warrants held
by minority shareholders that were not exercised as of March 28,
2016, would be convertible at a price equal to the difference (if
positive) between NIS 2.45 and the warrant exercise price, and
payable in IDBD Bonds. In addition, Dolphin made a
capital contribution of NIS 348.4 million into IDBD, in exchange
for a subordinated loan, convertible into shares.
As security for
payment of each cash due to Clal shareholders, on March 31, 2016,
Dolphin gave a pledge over 28% of the stock capital in IDBD it owns
and its rights under a NIS 210 million subordinated loan made on
December 1, 2015 due from IDBD. If IDBD issues new shares,
additional shares shall be pledged until reaching 28% of
IDBD’s total stock capital.
Dolphin has
committed to abstain from exercising its right to convert the
subordinated loan into IDBD shares until the above mentioned pledge
is released. However, if the pledge is enforced, the
representatives of IDBH’s creditors will be entitled to
convert the subordinated debt into IDBD shares, up to a maximum of
35% of all IDBD shares outstanding.
On April 3, 2016,
IDBD’s shares were delisted from the TASE and all the
minority warrants were cancelled. IDBD continues to be listed on
TASE as a “Debentures Company” pursuant to Israeli law,
as it has bonds listed on such exchange.
Within the
Operations Center in Israel, the Company operates in the following
segments.
Real Estate
Includes the assets
and operating income generated by PBC and its subsidiaries. PBC is
mainly engaged in the operation of income producing properties and
in residential construction primarily in Israel and other parts of
the world. In rental properties, PBC is the exclusive owner of the
HSBC building located on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The building
has an area of approximately 80,000 square meters. At present, the
building is fully occupied by renowned tenants who have lease
agreements in place for periods ranging from 10 to 15 years. In
addition, PBC has partnered with IDBD in two projects based in Las
Vegas (through IDBG Ltd.), including a commercial and office
project known as Tivoli.
The PBC group is
one of the largest and most experienced real estate developers in
Israel. Most of its activities involve income generating assets and
residential entrepreneurship in Israel and overseas, with
additional activity in the agriculture sector, through its
subsidiary Mehadrin. In this regard, PBC engages in: (i) income
producing properties, consisting of development, construction,
rental and management of hi-tech parks, business and industrial
parks, office buildings, commercial centers and industrial
buildings, storage facilities and parking lots in high demand areas
throughout Israel; and (ii) residential entrepreneurship,
consisting of the development, planning, construction and sale of
quality residential projects and neighborhoods in high demand areas
throughout Israel. PBC also has reserves of land for construction.
Our Real Estate segment generated operating income of Ps.617
million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016, representing 86%
of our consolidated operating income for the Operations Center in
Israel for such year.
PBC owns
approximately 1.13 million square meters of
income-producing properties in Israel, with an occupancy rate of
97%, with most tenants being quality tenants with long-term leases
that provide PBC with a strong and steady cash flow. In addition,
PBC owns land reserves of approximately 700,000 square meters with
building rights for the construction of income-producing properies
in Israel. In the Residential Construction Segment in Israel, PBC
operates, as of June 30, 2016 (in some of the projects together
with partners) in 9 sites around the country, on which 1,320
residential units are in various stages of marketing and
construction and 820 have been sold.
PBC owns several
subsidiaries, the largest of which are: Gav-Yam, Nave-Gad, Ispro
and the joint venture Mehadrin.
·
Gav-Yam
(approximately 69% ownership stake) is one of Israel’s
largest and longest-standing real estate companies. Gav-Yam, itself
and through its subsidiaries, deals in income-producing property,
initiating, planning, developing, building, marketing, leasing,
maintaining and managing hi-tech parks, commercial and industrial
parks, office buildings, retail areas, storage buildings, and
parking lots in high-demand locations throughout
Israel.
·
Nave-Gad
(wholly-owned) is engaged in the planning, development and
construction of quality residential neighborhoods. All
neighborhoods are developed as unique all-inclusive
“residential parks” that include various components of
full environmental development and associated community services
(public parks, trails, pavements and parking
lots).
·
Ispro
(wholly-owned) is engaged in the management, maintenance and
development of commercial centers and malls, primarily power
centers in areas of high demand. Ispro initiates various commercial
projects on land it owns.
·
Mehadrin
(approximately 45% ownership stake) is Israel’s largest
exporter of citrus fruit. In addition, Mehadrin is engaged in a
wide range of agriculture-related activities including planting,
cultivating, packing and processing fruits and vegetables,
refrigeration services, storage and marketing.
PBC’s foreign
operations consist of income generating assets and residential
properties in the United States, India and England. In India, it
develops and markets residential neighborhoods, together with
partners, in the Indian city of Chennai. In addition, PBC is a
partner in three Hilton hotels in the cities of London, Birmingham
and Cardiff, England, together totaling 2,050 hotel rooms and
conference facilities. All foreign operations are executed in
cooperation with local partners in such a manner that allows
efficient utilization of PBC’s extensive experience and
capabilities, combined with the familiarity with relevant markets
and advantages of the local partners.
As at June 30,
2016, PBC engages in marketing, construction and planning income
producing properties in Israel of which the main projects are the
following:
·
MATAM-Yam. MATAM, a subsidiary of Gav
Yam, is developing a new project with an above-ground space of
10,000 sqm, on a lot acquired in 2015, at the south-western edge of
the MATAM Haifa Park. In addition, MATAM is expanding the
above-ground parking lot. This expansion, which will add 22,000
square meters of space, will accommodate 815 parking spaces. After
completion of this phase, the above-ground parking structure in
MATAM Park will accommodate 2,100 parking spaces, with a total area
of 56,000 sqm.
·
Gav Yam Park, Rehovot. Gav Yam and the
Weizmann Institute are the joint owners Gav Yam Park in Rehovot
(PBC 72% and the Weizmann Institute 28%). In light of the existing
demand in the park, in the first quarter of 2016 Gav Yam started
marketing and construction of an additional building in the park
(the fourth building), with an above ground area of 15,000 sqm and
13,000 sqm of underground parking area.
·
Ispro Planet. This is an entertainment
and retail project in Beer-Sheva being built in two phases. The
first phase includes a Cinema Multiplex and a large entertainment
facility, restaurants and retail shops and the second phase
consists of a Power Center. During the first half of 2016, the
leasing and the construction of Stage A of the project
continued. This stage consists of 18 cinema halls for
the Yes Planet chain, with 3,400 seats and an IMAX screen, as well
as commercial areas and Big Boxes, with total GLA of approximately
28,000 sqm of which approximately 86% have been leased up and was
opened to the public at the end of June 2016.
·
Modi’in – logistics
building. In July 2016, Gav-Yam completed the construction
of a logistics building with an area of approximately 7,000 sqm
above ground, which is fully rented.
·
Totzeret Ha’Aretz –
Tel-Aviv. Gav Yam and Amot Investments Ltd.
(“Amot”), jointly own the rights (in equal shares) in
adjacent plots of land with an overall area of approximately 17
dunams (approximately 15,000 sqm) on Totzeret Ha’Aretz,
Yigal Alon and Derech Shalom Streets in Tel-Aviv, which include
existing rights for the construction of a project with
approximately 53,000 sqm of constructed floor space. During the
second quarter of 2016, construction and marketing of the Phase A
building with an above ground area of 53,000 sqm. started and the
construction of the underground parking area, with an overall area
of approximately 31,600 sqm, providing approximately 950 parking
places, continued. At the same time, and according to an agreement
that was signed with the Tel Aviv Municipality, Gav-Yam and Amot
filed a building plan under district committee jurisdiction for the
addition of rights for 130,000 square meters (gross) above-ground
on 70 floors, the addition of 2,000 parking spaces and approval of
the designation of offices, commercial space and hotel
areas.
·
Gav-Yam Negev Park – The third
building. Gav-Yam is developing the third building in the
park with an above ground area of 15,000 sqm. The two first
buildings in the park, with an area of 33,000 sqm are completed and
rented.
·
Second office tower at the Kiryat Ono
Mall. In the first half of 2016, PBC and Amot (in joint
venture) continued the construction of a second office tower above
the Kiryat Ono Mall, with an area of approximately 7,400 sqm of
office space and 1,500 sqm of commercial space. The construction is
expected to be completed during the third quarter of
2016.
The following are
the main overseas activities in which PBC is involved:
HSBC Tower in New York. The HSBC tower,
with an area of 80,000 square meters, is located on Fifth Avenue in
Manhattan, New York. The tower is leased to quality tenants, such
as HSBC, the law firm Baker Mckenzie and various financial
entities, for long periods. The tower is 100%
leased. HSBC Bank is considering alternative leasing
possibilities, including extending its lease in the
Tower. At the end of 2015, we presented a proposal for
the extension of HSBC Bank’s lease agreement, which is being
reviewed by the parties.
GW project (“Tivoli”) in Las
Vegas. A commercial and office project (we own a 50%
interest through IDBG) that is divided into three stages –
the first stage (Triad A) of the Tivoli project includes about
19,000 square meters of commercial areas and about 15,000 square
meters of offices. As at June 30, 2016, the occupation rate was
84%. The second part of the project (Triad B) is under construction
and marketing and it is planned to include 14,000 square meters of
commercial areas and 14,000 square meters of offices. To date,
lease agreements have been signed in Triad B with an anchor lessee
and other lessees with respect to 11,000 square meters of available
area. The opening of triad B is expected in November 2016. The
construction of Triad B is currently financed by US$50 million
credit facility granted at December 2015 by the company to IDBG,
based on the approval in September 2015 at the General Meeting of
the Shareholders of the Company. As of the date of their
annual report, US$38 million of the said facility has been
disbursed.
India. PBC’s activity in India is
conducted together with partners (PBC’s share is 45%). The
activity presently focuses on a residential project in Chennai,
being built in stages. As of the date of their annual
report, three buildings were offered for sale – two buildings
including 390 units, of which 340 units were sold, are to be
delivered in the second half of 2017 and the third building, which
includes 160 units, of which 40 units were sold, is expected to be
delivered during 2018. In the first half of 2016, 65 units had been
sold in the project in Chennai compared with 50 units in the
corresponding period in 2015. In January 2016, the remaining rights
in the Hyderabad project were sold for a consideration of US$34
million.
The following are
the main Investment Properties of PBC as of June 30,
2016:
|
|
Initial
costs
|
Subsequent
costs
|
|
Costs
at end of the year
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Name
|
Encum-brances
|
Plot
of land
|
|
Buildings,
facilities and improvement
|
Improve-ments
/ Additions
|
|
Plot
of land
|
|
Buildings,
facilities and improvements
|
|
Total
|
|
Accumu-lated
depreciation
|
|
Net
book amount
|
|
Date
of construction
|
|
Date
of acquisition
|
|
Useful
life as of 06.30.16
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tivoli
|
Mortgage
|
171
|
|
1,241
|
-
|
|
124
|
|
1,969
|
|
2,093
|
|
(46)
|
|
2,047
|
|
apr-2011
|
|
oct-2015
|
|
35
|
Kiryat Ono
Mall
|
Mortgage
|
316
|
|
696
|
8
|
|
502
|
|
1,115
|
|
1,617
|
|
(19)
|
|
1,598
|
|
nov-2007
|
|
oct-2015
|
|
72
|
Shopping Center
Modi’in A
|
Mortgage
|
223
|
|
289
|
-
|
|
354
|
|
459
|
|
813
|
|
(8)
|
|
805
|
|
aug-2005
|
|
oct-2015
|
|
81
|
HSBC
|
Mortgage
|
5,471
|
|
1,778
|
-
|
|
8,337
|
|
2,962
|
|
11,299
|
|
(74)
|
|
11,225
|
|
1927-1984
|
|
oct-2015
|
|
35
|
Matam park -
Haifa
|
Mortgage
|
544
|
|
2,685
|
480
|
|
910
|
|
4,842
|
|
5,752
|
|
(90)
|
|
5,662
|
|
1979-2015
|
|
oct-2015
|
|
63
|
Caesarea -
Maichaley Carmel
|
-
|
142
|
|
230
|
-
|
|
226
|
|
365
|
|
591
|
|
(8)
|
|
583
|
|
jun-1905
|
|
oct-2015
|
|
76
|
Herzeliya
North
|
-
|
777
|
|
1,025
|
856
|
|
1,498
|
|
2,662
|
|
4,160
|
|
(35)
|
|
4,125
|
|
1996-2015
|
|
oct-2015
|
|
89
|
Gav-Yam Center -
Herzeliya
|
Mortgage
|
748
|
|
817
|
-
|
|
1,187
|
|
1,297
|
|
2,484
|
|
(35)
|
|
2,449
|
|
1997-2006
|
|
oct-2015
|
|
64
|
Neyar Hadera
Modi’in
|
-
|
186
|
|
248
|
-
|
|
295
|
|
393
|
|
688
|
|
(8)
|
|
680
|
|
jun-1905
|
|
oct-2015
|
|
84
|
Gav yam park - Beer
Sheva
|
Mortgage
|
34
|
|
402
|
16
|
|
54
|
|
658
|
|
712
|
|
(12)
|
|
700
|
|
jul-1905
|
|
oct-2015
|
|
97
|
Hazomet Kfar
Saba
|
-
|
-
|
|
74
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
117
|
|
117
|
|
-
|
|
117
|
|
jun-1905
|
|
oct-2015
|
|
50
|
Bilu
|
-
|
-
|
|
54
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
86
|
|
86
|
|
-
|
|
86
|
|
jun-1905
|
|
oct-2015
|
|
35
|
Mazkeret
Batia
|
-
|
-
|
|
69
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
109
|
|
109
|
|
-
|
|
109
|
|
jul-1905
|
|
oct-2015
|
|
50
|
Netania
|
-
|
-
|
|
525
|
23
|
|
-
|
|
861
|
|
861
|
|
(12)
|
|
849
|
|
jun-1905
|
|
oct-2015
|
|
31
|
Rishon Le
Zion
|
-
|
-
|
|
44
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
70
|
|
70
|
|
-
|
|
70
|
|
may-1905
|
|
oct-2015
|
|
35
|
Rehovot
|
-
|
-
|
|
69
|
13
|
|
-
|
|
125
|
|
125
|
|
-
|
|
125
|
|
jun-1905
|
|
oct-2015
|
|
35
|
Mizpe
Sapir
|
-
|
-
|
|
78
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
128
|
|
128
|
|
(4)
|
|
124
|
|
jun-1905
|
|
oct-2015
|
|
35
|
Holon
|
-
|
191
|
|
15
|
-
|
|
303
|
|
24
|
|
327
|
|
-
|
|
327
|
|
jan-1969
|
|
oct-2015
|
|
25
|
Haifa
|
-
|
15
|
|
-
|
-
|
|
24
|
|
-
|
|
24
|
|
-
|
|
24
|
|
jan-1970
|
|
oct-2015
|
|
25
|
Others
|
-
|
1,781
|
|
3,938
|
195
|
|
3,018
|
|
5,830
|
|
8,848
|
|
(89)
|
|
8,759
|
|
N/A
|
|
oct-2015
|
|
N/A
|
Total
Rental properties
|
|
10,599
|
|
14,277
|
1,591
|
|
16,832
|
|
24,072
|
|
40,904
|
|
(440)
|
|
40,464
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undeveloped
parcels of land
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tivoli
|
-
|
15
|
|
-
|
-
|
|
24
|
|
-
|
|
24
|
|
-
|
|
24
|
|
apr-2011
|
|
oct-2015
|
|
-
|
Queensridge
Towers
|
-
|
223
|
|
-
|
-
|
|
266
|
|
-
|
|
266
|
|
-
|
|
266
|
|
apr-2011
|
|
oct-2015
|
|
-
|
Zarchini
Raanana
|
-
|
-
|
|
49
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
78
|
|
78
|
|
-
|
|
78
|
|
-
|
|
oct-2015
|
|
-
|
Kurdani
|
-
|
-
|
|
-
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
oct-2015
|
|
-
|
Others
|
-
|
1,056
|
|
5
|
-
|
|
1,785
|
|
-
|
|
1,785
|
|
(8)
|
|
1,777
|
|
N/A
|
|
oct-2015
|
|
N/A
|
Total
undeveloped parcels of land
|
|
1,294
|
|
54
|
|
|
2,075
|
|
78
|
|
2,153
|
|
(8)
|
|
2,145
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tivoli
|
-
|
-
|
|
1,170
|
103
|
|
-
|
|
1,981
|
|
1,981
|
|
-
|
|
1,981
|
|
in
progress
|
|
oct-2015
|
|
-
|
Ispro Planet
– Beer Sheva – Phase 1
|
-
|
154
|
|
294
|
296
|
|
245
|
|
817
|
|
1,062
|
|
-
|
|
1,062
|
|
in
progress
|
|
oct-2015
|
|
-
|
Others
|
-
|
149
|
|
245
|
-
|
|
191
|
|
689
|
|
880
|
|
-
|
|
880
|
|
in
progress
|
|
oct-2015
|
|
N/A
|
Total
properties under development
|
|
303
|
|
1,709
|
399
|
|
436
|
|
3,487
|
|
3,923
|
|
|
|
3,923
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supermarkets
This division
includes the assets and operating income of Shufersal. Shufersal,
established in 1958, is Israel’s largest retail
chain and the owner of the largest supermarket chain in Israel
in terms of sales volume, operating 270 supermarkets nationwide,
within an approximate aggregate area of 503,000 square
meters. Shufersal employs approximately 12,300
employees. In recent years, Shufersal has introduced and continues
developing strategic processes and structural changes seeking to
optimize profitability, strengthen its market leading position, and
address the challenges of the business and regulatory environment
where it operates. Shufersal separated its real estate business
from its retail business, and formed Shufersal Real Estate Ltd., a
wholly-owned subsidiary whose assets include branches that are
leased to Shufersal and real estate property leased to third
parties.
Our Supermarkets
segment generated operating income of Ps.424 million for the fiscal
year ended June 30, 2016, representing 59% of our consolidated
operating income for the Operations Center in Israel for such
year.
Shufersal operates
five different retail formats throughout Israel:
(i)
Shufersal Sheli: a
chain of 107 neighborhood stores providing customer shopping needs,
while vigilantly maintaining convenience, availability, freshness
and service;
(ii)
Shufersal Deal: a
chain of 74 discount stores that offers low-priced products
throughout the year;
(iii)
Yesh: a chain of 54
competitive discount stores addressing different populations by
matching products to customers, and by offering special
kashruth;
(iv)
Shufersal Express:
a chain of 13 convenience stores; and
(v)
Shufersal Online
(former Shufersal Yashir): a service that markets products directly
to the customer’s home or office, with orders taken via the
internet, phone or fax.
Shufersal puts
great effort into producing its private label to provide customers
with a brand that meets high quality standards, is competitively
priced and is adapted to Israeli consumer tastes. The brand
currently includes about 1,400 products. Shufersal’s Loyalty
Club is the leading loyalty club in Israel with 1.4 million
members. Club members enjoy cash coupons, accumulated bonuses,
discounts and special offers.
As part of its
strategic plan, Shufersal, together with Leumi card and Paz,
launched the Shufersal credit card in October 2006. The card
provides customers with a non-banking credit framework, as well as
special offers and benefits. “Yesh” Credit Card for
“Yesh” customers was launched in August 2009 and offers
the same benefits.
Shufersal also owns
a 40,000 sqm logistics center in Rishon Lezion in addition to
distribution centers in Kfar Vitkin, Ramle, and
Kadima.
Shufersal engages
in income-generating real estate, leasing commercial centers and
other properties through several subsidiaries: Shufersal Bailsol
Investments Ltd. (50% owned); Merkaz Hakirya (Ashdod 1995) Ltd.
(50%); and Lev Hamifratz Ltd. (37%).
Although
Shufersal’s main operations is retail, as mentioned above, it
also operates in two other sectors: real estate and credit card
customer’s club management. In income-generating real estate
activity, Shufersal engages in leasing commercial centers and other
properties. As part of its strategic plan, Shufersal is also active
in managing a customer credit club through which it offers credit
cards to the public that provide a non-bank credit framework, as
well as special offers and benefits to customers.
During 2016,
Shufersal continued to carry out its business plan, which is
intended to create a growth-oriented commercial and operational
infrastructure for the years to come, to reinforce its
competitiveness, to improve value offered to customers, and to
improve service. As its main distribution center, Shufersal owns a
sophisticated 40,000 m2 logistics center in Rishon Lezion in
addition to distribution centers in Kfar Vitkin, Ramle, and
Kadima.
In recent years,
Shufersal has performed, and continues performing, strategic
processes and structural changes, with the aim of optimizing its
operations, strengthening its market leadership, and dealing with
challenges it faces in its business and regulatory environment. As
part of its strategies, Shufersal is focused in the development of
its digital market platforms, of which the main one is Shufersal
Online. During 2016, there was a significant increase in
Shufersal’s sales through Shufersal Online.
During 2015,
Shufersal continued to implement its business plan, as approved by
its Board of Directors in July 2014, as follows:
·
The developments in
the Mega chain led, in addition to the sale of Mega stores that
operated in the discount format to various third parties, the
closing of its online platform and a one-off closing of all of its
branches by Mega’s employees, led to the loss of consumers.
Shufersal adapted its operations to these changes at the Mega
chain, and the impact of the competitive landscape. Shufersal
continues to monitor the effects on Mega’s
results, and is preparing to
address multiple scenarios, including increased competition in the
discount market and a potential purchase of Mega’s stores in
city centers by chains that operate in the discount market, which
may lead to greater competition. In the first half of 2016,
Shufersal continued to monitor and prepare various scenarios
regarding the change in ownership of Mega city center
stores.
·
The continued
expansion and strengthening of Shufersal’s private label
brand as a part of its strategy, including the launch of new
products in leading categories, such as the milk and meat. Sales of
Shufersal’s own branded products in 2015 were approximately
15% of all retail sales, an increase of 11.5% compared with sales
in 2014.
·
The continued
development of Shufersal’s digital platforms, of which the
main one is “Shufersal Online” and the cellular
application, and the streamlining of the operating processes with
regard to the distribution system of “Shufersal
Online.” There has been a significant increase in
Shufersal’s sales through Shufersal Online, and they
constituted approximately 6% of total sales in 2015 (compared with
approximately 4% in 2014). During the first half of 2016, Shufersal
continued to accelerate the development of its digital platform and
to open special warehouses to support those sales. In the first
half of 2016, Shufersal Online sales accounted for approximately
8.6% of Shufersal’s total sales.
·
The continued
streamlining of real estate in accordance with the business plan,
which includes the closing and downsizing of retail
stores.
·
In 2015, Shufersal
continued its efforts to complete the change in the supply chain
system, and during the first quarter of 2016 it began the gradual
operation of its new logistics center in Shoham, that began
operating on February 2016.
·
Various regulatory
developments, such as an increase in the minimum wage, the first
installment of which came into effect in April
2015.
·
Shufersal performed
a renewed evaluation of branches with operational and cash flow
losses, and concluded that 15 stores out of all evaluated branches
(which are mainly leased through operational leases) no longer
contribute or make a viable contribution, either in operational
and/or strategic terms, to the geographical region (the cash
generating unit) with which they are
associated. Shufersal decided to close 14 stores, and to
reduce the size of the store network it owns.
·
For the purpose of
the impairment test, Shufersal branches are combined into
geographical regions which constitute separate cash generating
units. Based on Shufersal’s strategy, the closure of stores
may result in a reduction in profitability of other stores located
in the same geographical area. In light of the foregoing, the
impairment test for retail activity is performed on a regional
level, and the recoverable amount is calculated for the cash
generating unit.
Agrochemicals
Includes income
from the associate of IDBD, Adama. Adama is a worldwide leader in
active ingredients used in agricultural production. Adama became a
private company owned by ChemChina (60%) and Koor
(40%).
Adama is one of the
leading generic brand crop protection companies in the world. Adama
has a heritage dating back 70 years and strives to develop products
to simplify and optimize agricultural production, offering farmers
products and services that optimize crop yields. Adama has a
comprehensive range of high-quality, innovative and effective crop
protection products, including herbicides, insecticides,
fungicides, plant growth regulators and seed treatments, designed
to improve the quality and quantity of crop yields by preventing or
controlling harmful, insects and disease. Adamas’
comprehensive product portfolio includes more than 270 active
ingredients and more than 1,000 end-use products. Our Agrochemicals
segment generated an income of Ps.334 million from the investment
in Adama for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016.
Adama’s 4,900
employees reach farmers in more than 120 countries with its main
customers in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia-Pacific,
India, the Middle East and Africa. As of the date of this annual
report, Adama is ranked as the leading company in the world
focusing on non-patent protected active materials used crop
protection products. Adama has 19 production facilities for
synthesis and formulation of its product and seven global products
development centers.
Adamas’ range
of products include crop protection solutions and other related
products that leverage its core expertise, including dietary
supplements and food additives, aromatic products and industrial
products. Accordingly, Adama organizes and manages its business in
two segments: crop protection and other operations. The crop
protection business focuses on the research, development,
production and marketing of products that enhance crop yields by
protecting against the damaging and
destructive effects of a variety of weeds, pests and disease. Adama
markets (mostly directly and through third parties) the products it
develops and produces, as well as other crop protection products it
sources from third parties. Crop protection products in the global
market are divided into (i) patent-protected and legacy,
branded off-patent products, most of which were originally
developed by leading companies in the field; and (ii) newly
introduced, branded off-patent products, such as our products,
which are similar to patent-expired products (in terms of
composition) and are produced by off-patent focused
companies.
Adama manufactures
and sells a broad range of crop protection products that are
divided into three main categories based on their uses:
(i) herbicides, (ii) insecticides and
(iii) fungicides. These solutions offer protection for all
sorts of crops including corn, cotton, oil seed rape, soybean and
cereal, and are developed and adapted for use in seed treatment as
well as for non-crop uses such as protection against weeds, pests
and disease in roadsides, forests, lawns, parks, institutions, the
wood and paint industry, animal health and private facilities,
homes and gardens. Adama has a unique positioning and access to the
Chinese markets, principally through ChemChina.
In August, 2016,
DIC reported that it had accepted ChemChina’s offer to
acquire 40% of Adama Agricultural Solutions Ltd.’s shares,
indirectly controlled by IDBD through DIC. For more information see
“Recent Developments”.
Telecommunications
This division
includes the assets and operating income derived from Cellcom.
Cellcom is Israel’s leading mobile communications operator.
Cellcom has more than 2.8 million subscribers, with an estimated
market share of 27%. Through its independent transmission network,
Cellcom provides services to its customers with a broad range of
value added services including cellular and landline telephony,
roaming services for tourists in Israel and for its customers
abroad, and additional services including music, video, mobile
office etc. With a technologically advanced infrastructure, Cellcom
provides internet connectivity services and international calling
services, as well as landline telephone communication, cloud,
hosting services and information security in Israel, in addition to
data communication services. Our Telecommunications segment
generated operating losses of Ps.71 million for the fiscal year
ended June 30, 2016, representing 10% of our consolidated operating
income for the Operations Center in Israel for such
year.
Cellcom has
launched television services over the internet
(“over-the-top” TV or OTT TV) which currently has
87,000 subscribers representing a 5.7% market share. IDBD believes
that there is an opportunity for further penetration in television
services over the internet and thus it plans to expand its
activities in this business, as part of its strategies. Cellcom
provides a “triple play package”, which combines
television services, internet infrastructure and supplier services
and home telephone services. Cellcom operates powerful generation
networks (LTE 4 and HSPA 3.5) enabling advanced high speed
broadband multimedia services, in addition to the regular networks
(GSM/GPRS/EDGE).
On November 2015,
Cellcom entered into an agreement with Golan Telecom Ltd.
(“Golan”) to purchase all of the shares of Golan, one
of the four cell phone carriers in Israel, in addition to Cellcom,
for a consideration of NIS 1,170 million. If Golan’s
acquisition is approved, Cellcom’s market share and revenues
will increase and Cellcom will be able to offer additional bundled
and separate services and products which will result in
opportunities for leveraging cost-synergies.
The following table
presents our number of cellular subscribers and revenues for each
of the last five years:
|
|
Year
Ended December 31,
|
|
|
2011
|
|
2012
|
|
2013
|
|
2014
|
|
2015
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cellular
subscribers (end of period)(1) (in
thousands)
|
|
|
3,349
|
|
|
|
3,199
|
|
|
|
3,092
|
|
|
|
2,967
|
|
|
|
2,835
|
|
(1)
Subscriber data
refers to active cellular subscribers. Cellcom uses a six-month
method to calculate cellular subscriber base, which means that
Cellcom deducts subscribers from its cellular subscriber base after
six months of no revenue generation and activity on its network by
or in relation to the post-paid subscriber, no revenue generating
calls or SMS for pre-paid subscriber and no data usage or less than
NIS 1 of accumulated revenues for M2M (machine to machine)
subscribers. The six-month method is, to the best of our knowledge,
consistent with the methodology used by other cellular providers in
Israel. During the fourth quarter of 2011, Cellcom removed
approximately 52,000 subscribers from our subscribers base, which
included its subscribers using its TDMA network who had not
requested a transfer to its other networks following the shutdown
of its TDMA network as of December 31, 2011, and subscribers who
ceased using services following a change to Cellcom’s policy
which previously allowed subscribers to change from post to prepaid
subscription as a result of the reduction of Early Termination Fees
in the cellular market in early 2011. These changes affected other
key performance indicators. In the fourth quarter of 2012, Cellcom
removed approximately 138,000 M2M subscribers from its subscriber
base, following the addition of the above revenue generation
criterion for M2M subscribers. This change had an immaterial effect
on Cellcom’s ARPU for 2012. In the fourth quarter of 2013 we
removed approximately 64,000 subscribers from our subscribers base,
following a change to our prepaid subscribers counting mechanism.
As a result of such change, we add a prepaid subscriber to our
subscribers base only upon charging a prepaid card and remove them
from our subscribers base after six months of no revenue generating
calls or SMS. Following each of these changes, we have not restated
prior subscriber data to conform to such
changes.
We present bellow a
detailed description about each of the segments in
telecommunications operated by IDBD’s subsidiary
Cellcom:
Television Market
Our offer to the
Israeli Market includes:
·
Linear channels
including the Israeli Digital terrestrial
broadcasting
·
Video on Demand
library
·
Live and catch up
sports channels
·
Access to internet
video content from selected internet sites
·
Music streaming
service
·
An improved and
advanced user experience
·
Highly competitive
pricing
Cellular Services and
Products
Cellcom offers its
cellular subscribers a variety of usage and sector pricing plans
and bundles combining cellular services with other communications
services that the group offers, such as Internet infrastructure and
ISP, landline, ILD and OTT TV services for home and IP switchboard,
Internet infrastructure and ISP landline and ILD services for the
office. Cellcom offers two methods of payment: pre-paid and
post-paid. Pre-paid services are offered to subscribers who pay for
its services prior to obtaining them, usually by purchasing their
“Talkman” pre-paid cards or “virtual”
Talkman cards. Post-paid services are offered to subscribers
willing to pay for their services through banking and credit
arrangements, such as credit cards and direct debits. Price erosion
and the marketing of unlimited packages, have resulted to a decline
in our pre-paid subscriber base. In line with regulation, our
pricing plans do not include a commitment to purchase their
services for a predefined period, other than in large business
agreements.
Basic cellular
services
Its principal
cellular service is basic cellular telephony and data transfer,
upload and download (in supporting handsets). Both are included in
the “unlimited packages”. In addition, Cellcom offers
many other services with enhancements and additional features to
their basic cellular telephony service, including voice mail,
cellular fax, call waiting, call forwarding, caller identification
and conference calling. Data services can be used with handsets (in
supporting models), cellular modems, laptops and tablets. Cellcom
provides their customers with a variety of “internet surfing
packages” for that purpose. Cellcom also offers both an
outbound roaming service to subscribers traveling outside of Israel
and an inbound roaming service to visitors to Israel who can
“roam” into their network.
Value-added
services
In addition to
basic cellular telephony and data services, Cellcom offers many
value-added services, such as SMS and MMS, cloud backup content
services such as music downloads and “Cellcom TV”
application. SMS is included in the “unlimited
packages”. Cellcom offers services that are likely to be
popular with subscribers and complement Cellcom’s business.
Some of these value-added services are available only to
subscribers who have supporting handset models and some are offered
only to business subscribers.
Business
subscribers, also may receive multi SMS, M2M, “Double
Net” services allowing combined usage of cellular and
landline networks in order to ensure uninterrupted service, work
force management and vehicles management applications.
Handsets
Cellcom sells a
wide selection of handsets (which for purposes of this report may
include other types of communications end-user equipment, such as
tablets) designed to meet individual preferences. Prices of
handsets vary based on handset features and special promotions.
Cellcom offers a variety of installment plans for handsets and
discounts for short term installment plans. In most
cases, handsets are to be paid in 36 monthly installments. Cellcom
offers a variety of handsets from world-leading brands such as
Apple, LG, Nokia, Samsung, Sony, HTC, ZTE and Alcatel. The vast
majority of handset sales in 2015 have been of Apple and Samsung
models. The handset models Cellcom sells offer Hebrew language
displays in addition to English, Arabic and Russian (in most of the
models). Cellcom is also required to provide cellular services to
subscribers who did not purchase their handsets from us, provided
that the handset model complies with the standards set by the
Ministry of Communications. Cellcom offers subscribers repair
services for most handsets, in approximately 28 locations,
including through their wholly owned dealer, as well as by dispatch
service. See also “Customer Care” below.
Cellcom also sells
modems, tablets and smart watches to promote data services. In
addition, it sells added value products to its
customers, such as smart watches. Samsung International Co. Ltd.
provides us Samsung products and spare parts for such products,
under terms, including price of products, agreed between us and
Samsung from time to time.
In 2013, Cellcom
entered into an agreement with Apple Sales International for the
purchase and distribution of iPhone products in Israel. Under the
terms of the agreement, Cellcom has committed to purchase a minimum
quantity of iPhone products over a period of three
years, which have represented a significant portion of total
cellular handset sales over that period.
Landline services
In addition to
cellular services, Cellcom provides landline telephony,
transmission and data services, using approximately 1,780
kilometers of inland fiber-optic infrastructure and complementary
microwave links. Cellcom has offered transmission and data services
since 2001, landline telephone service since July 2006, and
advanced, voice and data landline services since 2008, both to
selected business customers. Since May 2015 Cellcom (and Netvision)
have offered internet infrastructure services through the landline
wholesale market, using Bezeq’s VDSL infrastructure.
Netvision also offers landline services to both private and
business customers, focusing on the private sector.
As of December
2014, Cellcom offers OTT-TV services, branded “Cellcom
tv” to private customers using Netvision’s systems.
Cellcom tv is a hybrid OTT-DTT TV service provided to the Israeli
market. The service includes a set-top box that enables linear
channels, including channels based on the Israeli Digital
terrestrial television (DTT) broadcasting, Video on Demand library
subscription (SVoD) that can be accessed from smartphones and
tablets (TV anywhere), access to internet video content from
selected internet sites, music streaming service and additional
advanced features such as personal video recorder, VoD playlist
channels and connection to social networks, at highly competitive
prices. Cellcom’s VoD catalogue and linear channels offer
international and local content from top content
suppliers.
Network and
Technology
Cellcom’s
cellular network has developed over the years since it commenced
operations in 1994, and we now have dual cellular and wireline
capabilities.
The “fourth
generation” LTE, or Long Term Evolution technology, was
launched in August 2014 and offers data throughput of up to 112
Mbps on the downlink path and up to 37 Mbps on the uplink path
(voice services are provided through our 3G network). The LTE
network covers most of the population of Israel and in 2016 it
continued to deploy this network and allocate additional spectrum
in the 1800 band (where possible) in order to enable higher data
throughput rate.
The “third
generation” UMTS/HSPA+, or high-speed packet data access,
technology, offers full interactive multimedia capabilities with
current data rates of up to 42 Mbps on the downlink path and up to
5 Mbps on the uplink path. In 2016, Cellcom intends to continue to
support the increasing demand for data traffic, while maintaining
its quality of services. This network, considered to be a
“3.9” technology, uses the same core as Cellcom’s
GSM/GPRS/EDGE network and covers substantially all of the populated
territory in Israel. Moreover, Cellcom’s UMTS/HSPA+ network
supports types of services that require higher throughput and lower
delay, such as video conferencing and provides an adequate fallback
for our LTE network by means of smart features and network load
sharing.
Cellcom’s
“second generation” GSM/GPRS/EDGE 1800MHz network
allows for voice calls, data transmission and multimedia services,
although at slower speeds than the LTE and UMTS/HSPA+ networks.
Cellcom’s GSM/GPRS/EDGE technology is an advanced
second-generation technology considered to be a “2.75G”
technology. It enables Cellcom to deliver multimedia and services
at speeds that are higher than the rates offered through regular
“second generation” digital cellular technology. Packet
data rates vary from 50 Kbps to 200 Kbps, depending mainly on
handset capabilities. In addition, in the case of coverage gaps and
for voice services supported by their GSM/GPRS/EDGE technology, the
network provides an adequate voice fallback for their LTE and UMTS
networks. Most of Cellcom’s traffic uses the UMTS/HSPA+
network with a continuous growth of data using Cellcom’s LTE
network.
Cellcom’s
transmission network is comprised of approximately 1,780 kilometers
of inland advanced fiber-optic cables that, together with
Cellcom’s microwave infrastructure, enable them to provide
their customers with telephony and high speed and high quality
transmission and data services. Cellcom’s transmission
network is strategically deployed in order to cover the major
portion of Israel’s business parks and permits them to
provide their own backhaul services while reducing their need to
lease capacity from Bezeq, the incumbent landline operator in
Israel.
Cellcom’s
system for the provision of advanced centrex services based on
cloud solutions to our business landline customers, is by Broadsoft
Ltd.
Netvision’s
platform by LM Ericsson, allows the provision of our OTT TV
services, together with the Israeli DTT
infrastructure.
Infrastructure
Cellcom has built
an extensive, durable and advanced cellular network system,
enabling them to offer high-quality services to substantially the
entire Israeli populated territory. They seek to satisfy quality
standards that are important to their subscribers, such as high
voice quality, high data rate packet sessions, low “blocked
call” rate (average rate of call attempts that fail due to
insufficient network resources), low “dropped call”
rate (average rate of calls that are terminated not in the ordinary
course) and deep indoor coverage. Therefore, they have made
substantial capital expenditures and expect to continue to make
substantial capital expenditures on their network
system.
Cellcom’s LTE
network is covering most of the population of Israel and they cover
substantially all of the populated areas of Israel with both our
UMTS/HSPA+ network and our GSM/GPRS/EDGE network. Our LTE and
UMTS/HSPA+ networks are mostly co-located with our GSM/GPRS/EDGE
network.
Cellular Network
design
Cellcom has
designed the GSM/GPRS/EDGE, UMTS/HSPA+ and LTE networks in order to
provide high quality and reliability in-line with the requirements
set forth in their license while using a cost-effective design,
utilizing shared components for the networks, where
applicable.
Cellcom has a DRP
for its engineering systems, aimed at increasing its
network’s survivability in case of damage to any of its
component systems. The DRP also provides the network with
additional advantages, including increased capacity and advanced
qualities in line with our license requirements.
Cellcom’s
primary goal is to continue deploying its LTE network while
allocating a smaller amount of our 1800MGz frequencies to our 2G
network, where possible, through advanced and modern equipment and
software features, and to continue to support the increasing demand
for data traffic of their high speed UMTS/HSPA+ network. At the
same time they intend to continue to perform extensive optimization
work to provide their subscribers with maximum capability to
support video and other broad-bandwidth content.
Cellular Network
performance
Cellcom continually
seeks to optimize its entire network in order to meet the key
performance indicators for its services, including dropped calls,
voice quality, accessibility, availability and packet success rate.
Cellcom uses advanced planning, monitoring and analyzing tools and
introduced advanced and modern equipment and software features in
order to achieve performance goals efficiently and with minimal
faults.
The main indicators
use to measure network performance for voice and packet data are
the “blocked call” rate, the “dropped call”
rate and average throughput. The average rates of blocked and
dropped calls meet those required by Cellcom’s operating
license. The average throughput indicator is not a license
requirement.
Spectrum
allocation
Spectrum
availability in Israel is limited and is allocated by the Ministry
of Communications through a licensing process. Cellcom has been
allocated 2x10 MHz in the 850 MHz frequency band previously used by
their TDMA network and currently by their UMTS/HSPA base stations,
2x20 MHz in the 1800 MHz frequency band, 5 - 15 MHz (varying
dependent on usage required in different areas) of which are used
by our LTE network and the remaining is used by their GSM/GPRS/EDGE
network (again varying dependent on usage required in different
areas) and 2 x 10 MHz 2100 MHz frequency band used by their
UMTS/HSPA network. Cellcom believes that its available spectrum is
sufficient for its current needs.
Of the 20 1800 MHz
spectra, three were allocated to Cellcom in August 2015 by the
Israeli Ministry of Communications, for 4G technologies (such as
LTE, LTE Advanced) . Unlike Cellcom’s other frequencies,
these frequencies were awarded for a period of just ten
years.
Cell site construction and
licensing
Cellcom develops
cell sites based on a strategy to expand the geographical coverage
and improve the quality of its network and as necessary to replace
cell sites as needed. Cellcom’s acquisition teams survey the
area in order to identify optimal locations for a cell site. In
urban areas, this would normally be building rooftops. In rural
areas, masts are usually constructed. The transmission teams also
identify the best means of connecting the base station to our
network, based on Cellcom’s independent transmission network,
either by physical optical fiber, microwave link or Bezeq
landlines. Once a preferred site has been identified and the exact
equipment configuration for that site decided, Cellcom begins the
process of obtaining all necessary consents and permits. The
construction of cell sites requires building permits from local or
regional authorities, or an applicable exemption, as well as a
number of additional permits from governmental and regulatory
authorities, such as construction and operating permits from the
Ministry of Environmental Protection in all cases, permits from
the Civil Aviation Authority in most cases and permits from the
Israeli Defense Forces in some cases. In special circumstances,
additional licenses are required.
Transmission
network
Cellcom’s
transmission network provides them with wireline connectivity for
their cellular and landline network in substantially all of the
populated territory of Israel. It is based on their fiber-optic
network and complementary microwave infrastructure. Cellcom’s
transmission network includes links to their internal cellular
network and to their landline and transmission
subscribers.
Cellcom’s
optical transmission network is deployed from Nahariya in the north
to Beer Sheva in the south and Afula and Jerusalem in the east,
consisting of approximately 1,780 kilometers. The fiber-optic
network reaches most of the business parks in the country and is
monitored by a fault-management system that performs real-time
monitoring in order to enable them to provide our subscribers with
high quality service. In order to efficiently complete their
transmission network’s coverage to substantially the entire
country, they use a microwave network as a complementary solution
in those areas that are not served by their fiber-optic
network.
Information
technology
Cellcom maintains a
variety of information systems that enable it to deliver superior
customer service while enhancing our internal
processes.
Sales
As part of
Cellcom’s strategy to fully penetrate every part of the
Israeli market, it seeks to make the purchase of its services and
products as easy and accessible as possible, while seeks to
optimize costs. These efforts to adapt sales operations to market
conditions include optimizing points of sale and transferring
operations more cost effective channels. Cellcom offer pricing
plans, value-added services, handsets, accessories and related
services through a broad network of direct and indirect sales
personnel. Cellcom designs pricing plans and promotional campaigns
aimed at attracting new subscribers and enhancing customer
retention strategies. Cellcom pays independent dealers commissions
on sales, while employee sales personnel receive base salaries plus
performance-based incentives. All sales and other customer-facing
staff go through extensive training prior to commencing their work.
Cellcom’s distribution and sales efforts for subscribers are
conducted primarily through four channels:
Points of sale. Cellcom distribute
products and services through a broad network of physical points of
sale providing them with nationwide coverage of their existing and
potential subscriber base. Cellcom operate directly approximately
28 physical points of sale and service located in central and other
frequently visited locations. In 2015, Cellcom reduced the space of
several additional points of sale, in line with its operating
strategy, which continued in 2016 on a selective
basis.
Cellcom also
distributes products and services indirectly through a chain of
dozens of dealers (including its wholly-owned dealer, Dynamica)
which operates at approximately 150 points of sale throughout
Israel. These dealers are compensated for each sale based on
qualitative and quantitative measures. Cellcom closely monitors the
quality of service provided to their subscribers by Cellcom’s
dealers. In Cellcom’s efforts to penetrate certain sectors of
their potential subscriber base, Cellcom selects dealers with
proven expertise in marketing to such sectors.
Telephonic sales. Telephonic sales
efforts target existing and potential subscribers who are
interested in buying or upgrading handsets and services.
Cellcom’s sales representatives (both in-house and
outsourced) offer customers a variety of products and services,
tailored to their needs.
Account managers. Cellcom’s direct
sales force for business customers maintains regular contact with
mid-sized and large accounts, focusing on sales of cellular and
wireline services, customer retention and tailor-made solutions for
the specific needs of such customers. Cellcom provides small- and
mid-sized business customers one point for both sales and services
by phone. Cellcom’s account managers are aided by various
back office experts in determining customers’ needs and
making suitable offers. Sales to larger business customers or
governmental and local authorities sometimes involves participation
in requests for proposals.
Online sales. Cellcom offers customers
the ability to purchase products and services through
Cellcom’s internet site and Cellcom’s smartphone
application and invest efforts in directing customers toward
self-service channels. Cellcom has established a dedicated internet
site for the marketing and sales their OTT TV service.
Cellcom Fixed Line
Opportunities
Key advantages of
Cellcom which are expected to facilitate expansion in the landline
business:
·
Triple play package
– the first of its kind in Israel providing Cellcom
television, Internet access and infrastructure and telephony at a
highly competitive pricing
·
Large subscriber
base: approximately 2.8 million cellular subscribers, representing
a 27% market share in the ISP market and approximately 138,000 VOB
subscribers
·
Leveraging the
fiber network infrastructure (approximately 1,780 KM of fiber optic
infrastructure) together with the wholesale market aiming to
increase market share in the business sector
Insurance
This division
includes the assets from Clal Insurance Business Holdings. Clal is
one of the largest insurance groups in Israel, whose businesses
mainly comprise pension and social security insurance and other
insurance lines. Clal, through its subsidiaries, primarily issues
insurance policies, provides pension fund management services,
including provident funds, and holds assets and other businesses
(including holdings in insurance agencies). In 2015, Clal was one
of the largest insurance groups operating in Israel. Clal Insurance
Enterprises’ offers (1) long-term savings plans; (2) non-life
insurance products; and (3) health insurance. Clal Insurance
Enterprises’ other operations are carried out principally
through holdings of its Clal Insurance Company Ltd. subsidiary
(“Clal Insurance”). We refer to Clal Credit Insurance
Ltd. (“Clal Credit Insurance”) and the management
companies that manage the pension funds and insurance agencies
(Clal Insurance Business Holdings Ltd., and the companies held by
it), as “Clal Insurance Business Holdings Group”). 51%
of Clal’s controlling shares are held in trust be managed by
a trustee in compliance with the order issued by the Capital
Markets Commission of Israel requiring that Clal’s
controlling stake; therefore, Clal’s results are not fully
consolidated on a line-by-line basis in IDBD’s financial
statements, but under a single line as a financial instrument at
fair value, as required under IFRS when no control is
exercised.
Diagram of
holdings
Presented below is
a diagram illustrating the structure of the company’s primary
holdings, as of March 6, 2016:
Clal Holdings
Insurance Enterprises is one of the leading insurance and pension
companies in Israel. As of June 30, 2016, Clal held a 20% market
share in the insurance market and managed over US$43 billion in
assets. Clal offers a wide range of services and products to
private and corporate customers, such as non-life insurance, health
insurance, travel insurance, education funds, provident funds,
pension funds, among others. Clal employs over 4,000 people and
markets its products through 2,000 insurance agents, to provide
service and professional support to their customers. Our Insurance
segment had total assets of Ps.4,602 million as of June 30, 2016,
representing 3% of our operating assets for the Operations Center
in Israel at such date.
Clal’s
operations consist of three main insurance divisions:
(i) non-life insurance: the general
insurance domain in Clal is among the largest in Israel. The
division holds a 15% market share in this segment and offers
coverage to private and corporate customers. The non-life insurance
division offers a wide range of insurance plans: automotive,
property, liability, marine insurance, personal accidents,
guarantees and additional services. The division’s strategy
is to grow their private customer base - automotive, private
residences and small businesses, while professionally understanding
the unique needs of its diverse customers. Its vision is to provide
professional and high-level service to company’s agents and
customers, through constant improvements and new product
development;
(ii) life insurance and long-term
savings: this division holds a 15% market share of the
long-term savings market, as defined by the Commissioner of
Insurance. The division manages long-term assets, including life
insurance, pension and provident funds. The division also provides
comprehensive solutions to private and corporate customers in all
sectors of the Israeli economy. Among the division’s
customers are large corporations and many residents of the State of
Israel. Its objectives are to support the company’s
distribution channels and become a professional benchmark, helping
to improve company business results, profitability and value, while
emphasizing quality of service. The division offers a
variety of savings options, enabling its customers to maintain a
strong, solid economic foundation in the event of death, accident
or loss of earning capacity. It also offers a variety of pension
funds designed to guarantee a monthly income for life in the event
of retirement, disability, or death, enabling economic stability
for the future even in difficult times. Clal takes full
responsibility for managing its member’s. Members enjoy high
returns, among the highest in the Israeli market, as well as peace
of mind, knowing a large, professional, industry-leading
corporation manages their money; and
(iii) health insurance: The health
insurance division offers a wide range of products for individuals,
families and groups, specializing in comprehensive solutions for
specific market segments such as women and children. Clal holds a
21% market share of the health insurance market in Israel and
offers health insurance products such as surgeries in Israel and
overseas, transplants, medications, critical illness, long-term
care, personal accidents, travel and more. Health insurance
division vision is to establish Clal as a leading, innovative and
professional company in the field of health and nursing care
insurance, while providing a professional and timely service to its
agents and customers. The division focuses on technological
innovation as well as on developing a range of innovative health
insurance products, enabling flexibility in creating health
insurance packages tailored for each client, based on his needs and
financial status. Each package is either derived from existing
packages, or custom-built for each customer. The division is
constantly growing, and is proud to provide quality service to
400,000 members insured under private insurance plans as well as an
additional 2,000,000 members insured under group insurance
plans.
In addition, Clal
operates in the investments business through its wholly owned
subsidiary Canaf, which manages assets worth more than
US$ 44,256 million, including members’ pension funds,
provident funds, insurance executives and also Clal’s balance
sheet assets and insurance reserves. The size of assets managed by
Canaf provides a significant competitive advantage. This is
reflected in its accessibility to companies and their executives,
information on special transactions, cooperation with relevant
independent bodies inside and outside of Israel and the development
of mutual strategic relationships with international bodies that
specialize in long-term financial management. Canaf has a staff of
approximately 80 employees, of whom about 30 are professional
investment managers specializing in various aspects of asset and
investment management.
The following is a
description of the Products and Services offered by
Clal:
Description of the Areas of Activity
and Insurance Coverages
Products in this
sector mainly consist of retirement solutions for salaried and
self-employed individuals, private investment solutions and life
insurance, and disability insurance.
· Life insurance products. Consist of
contractual obligations between insurer and policyholder, and
include insurance plans that allow accumulation of savings and
insurance plans and/or combinations in insurance plans that include
coverage for death, work disability and disability. A policyholder
who reaches the end of the insurance period is entitled to
insurance benefits (the amounts accrued in the savings component of
the policy) in accordance with the policy terms. The policyholder
may receive these amounts as a one-time amount (“Capital
Payment”), in lifetime installments (“Annuity”)
or a combination of the two, according to the terms of the policy;
in some of the annuity products the policyholder benefits from an
annuity coefficient protected against extended life expectancy,
which is established on the purchasing date of the policy or on the
commencement date of the annuity payment to the policyholder, or
which can be purchased once the policyholder reaches the age of at
least 60.
· Pension funds. Constitute mutual
insurance funds, and operate according to regulations which may
change from time to time. From the date of retirement, a pension
fund member is entitled to receive lifetime annuity payments based
on annuity coefficients that do not guarantee life expectancy, and
the annuity is likely to change from time to time according
to the
actuarial balance of the fund.
· Comprehensive pension funds. Allow
pension savings for an annuity and death and disability insurance
coverage; benefit from designated bonds; and deposits can be made
into them up to the maximum set out in law; general (supplementary)
pension funds do not benefit from designated bonds, but allow
pension savings for an annuity, and deposits may be made into them
beyond the maximum stipulated by law. In some general funds, there
is no insurance coverage beyond an old age annuity; provident funds
provide savings solutions for the long term (such as provident
funds for severance pay and compensation to salaried employees) and
medium term (study funds), without insurance coverage. A provident
fund member is entitled to withdraw the amounts accumulated in his
favor in the capital based provident funds, with respect to
deposits made until December 31, 2007, in a one-time amount,
whereas the amounts accumulated in his favor which were deposited
as from January 1, 2008 may be withdrawn by means of an annuity or
annuity capitalization. Until the Control of Financial Services
(Provident Funds) (Amendment No. 13) Law, 2015 (“Amendment 13
to the Provident Fund Law”) entered into effect, withdrawal
by means of an annuity could have been made from an annuity paying
provident fund only (currently known as “a provident fund for
annuities”), subject to determined exceptions. In this
amendment, the option is given to withdraw directly from a
provident fund for savings (that was a non-annuity paying provident
fund).
How Savings Funds are Invested. Pension
savings products differ from each other in the way in which the
savings funds are invested. Some of the savings funds are invested
in market securities, while others are backed by designated bonds,
according to legislation, as set out below:
(a) Life insurance: Life policies
issued through the end of 1990 offered policyholders a guaranteed
savings component (“Guaranteed Return Policies”). The
rate varied according to the type of policy and date of issue. The
obligation to pay the guaranteed return was generally backed by
designated bonds, whereas the balance of assets was invested
according to the restrictions imposed by the Control of Financial
Services Regulations (Provident Funds) (Investment Regulations
Applicable for Management Companies and Insurers), 2012 (the
“Investment Regulations”). As of December 31, 2015, the
holding of designated bonds by Clal Insurance constituted 76% of
the total assets held against liabilities for Guaranteed Return
Policies. Over the years, Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Group
has redeemed designated bonds, upon approval of the Ministry of
Finance, as a means of achieving excess returns. The proceeds were
invested in other investments. Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings
Group could not buy back designated bonds for some of the reserves
that it redeemed and as a result its exposure to free investments
increased. According to the accounting mechanism established with
the Ministry of Finance, the designated bonds held will be reduced
gradually to a rate of 50% of total revenue held against
liabilities for guaranteed return policies.
Policies issued
since the early 1990s include mainly investment-linked policies in
which savings are invested by the insurance companies in free
investments, mainly in capital market instruments, while the return
less applicable expenses are applied for the benefit of the
policyholder based on the returns achieved by the investment
portfolio, less management fees;
(b) pension funds: As of the date
of this Annual Report, legacy and new comprehensive pension funds
benefit from guaranteed returns on the fund’s assets that are
backed by designated bonds, up to a maximum rate of 30% of total
assets. However, the rate of designated bonds relative to members
in the new comprehensive pension funds who, prior to January 1,
2004 were eligible to receive a pension, must represent 70% of the
total assets. Also, the government provides
“compensation” to the old balanced pension funds in
order to reduce the issuance of designated bonds, which was carried
out over the years;
(c) provident funds: Since the
mid-1980s, designated bonds have not been issued for provident
funds (other than a small number of guaranteed return provident
funds) and the assets were invested in accordance with the
restrictions set out in the Investment Regulations;
(d) Task force to increase certainty in
pension savings: In December 2015, the task force to
increase certainty in pension savings published a report that,
among other things, recommended an increase in the allocation of
designated bonds to pensioners and to senior savers approaching
retirement age. At the same time, it proposes gradually decreasing
the allocation of designated bonds intended for young savers, due
to their longer investment horizon. The recommendations of the task
force did include an increase in the proportion of designated bonds
to total funds under management.
Regulation - the
provisions of the Insurance Law, the Supervision of Financial
Services (Provident Funds) Law, 5765-2005 (the “Provident
Fund Law”), the Income Tax Regulations (Rules for the
Approval and Management of Provident Funds), 5724-1964 (the
“Provident Fund Regulations”), the Supervision of
Financial Services Law (Financial, Consultation, Marketing and
Clearing Systems), 5765-2005 (“The Financial Consultation
Law”) and the pronouncements and interpretations issued by
the Commissioner from time to time, apply to pension fund
activities. The Insurance Law and the Provident Fund Law require
appropriate licensing for any insurer or pension fund and provident
fund management
company, including
those in the Clal Holdings Group, and each is supervised by the
Capital Markets Department.
In January 2016,
rules were issued setting for the protocol for the issuance of an
additional control permit to a company that manages pension funds
or provident funds (“Managing Company”) for any entity
that controls other pension or provident funds. In accordance with
applicable regulation, an entity may control multiple Managing
Companies without needing to merge the two companies, where one of
the Managing Companies. Accordingly, Clal Insurance is not required
to merge the managing companies which it currently
controls.
Others
Includes the assets
and income from other miscellaneous businesses, such as
technological developments, tourism, oil and gas assets,
electronics, and other sundry activities. Our Others segment had
operating assets of Ps.25,405 million as of June 30, 2016,
representing 17% of our operating assets for the Operations Center
in Israel at such date. Our Others segment generated operating
losses of Ps.250 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016,
representing 35%, of our consolidated operating income for the
Operations Center in Israel for such year.
Seasonality
In Israel retail
segment business results are subject to seasonal fluctuations as a
result of the consumption behavior of the population proximate to
the Pesach holidays (March and/or April) and Rosh Hashanah and
Sukkoth holidays (September and/or October). This also affects the
balance sheet values of inventory, customers and suppliers. Our
revenues from cellular services are usually affected by seasonality
with the third quarter of the year characterized by higher roaming
revenues due to increased incoming and outgoing
tourism.
In 2016, the
Passover holiday fell at the end of April, compared to 2015 when it
was at the beginning of April. The timing of the holiday affects
Shufersal’s sales and special offers in the second quarter of
2016, compared to last year.
The Passover
holiday in the second quarter of 2016 had a greater effect on
Shufersal’s results than in the corresponding quarter in
2015, therefore analysis of the results for the first half of the
year compared to the corresponding period in 2015 better represents
the changes between the periods.
Operations Center in
Argentina
Regulation and Governmental Supervision
The laws and
regulations governing the acquisition and transfer of real estate,
as well as municipal zoning ordinances are applicable to the
development and operation of our properties. Currently, Argentine
law does not specifically regulate shopping center lease
agreements. Since our shopping center leases generally differ from
ordinary commercial leases, we have created provisions which govern
the relationship with our shopping center tenants.
Leases
Argentine law
imposes certain restrictions on property owners,
including:
·
a prohibition to
include automatic price adjustment clauses based on inflation
increases in lease agreements; and
·
the imposition of a
two-year minimum lease term for all purposes, except in particular
cases such as embassy, consulate or international organization
venues, room with furniture for touristic purposes for less than
three months, custody and bailment of goods, exhibition or offering
of goods in fairs or in cases where the subject matter of the lease
agreement is the fulfillment of a purpose specified in the
agreement and which requires a shorter term.
Rent Increases
In addition, there
are contradictory court rulings regarding whether rent may be
increased during the term of the lease agreement. For example,
Section 10 of the Public Emergency Law prohibits the adjustment of
rent under leases subject to official inflation rates, such as the
consumer price index or the wholesale price index. Most of our
leases provide for incremental rent increases that are not based on
any official index. As of the date of this annual report no tenant
has filed any legal action against us challenging incremental rent
increases, but we cannot ensure that such actions will not be filed
in the future and, if any such actions were successful, that they
will not have an adverse effect on us.
Lease Terms Limits
Under the Argentine
Civil and Commercial Code lease terms may not exceed fifty years.
Generally, our leases are for terms of three to ten
years.
Rescission Rights
The Argentine Civil
and Commercial Code provides that tenants may terminate leases
earlier after the first six months of the effective date. Such
termination is subject to penalties which range from one to one and
a half months of rent payable. If the tenant terminates the lease
during the first year of the lease the penalty is one and a half
month’s rent and if termination occurs after the first year
of lease the penalty is one month’s rent.
Other
The Argentine Civil
and Commercial Code requires a tenant to give at least 60
days’ prior notice of termination. There are no court rulings
related to: (i) the tenants’ unilateral right to terminate;
or (ii) the possibility of establishing a penalty different from
that prescribed by law.
While current
Argentine government discourages government regulation of leases,
there can be no assurance that additional regulations will not be
imposed in the future, including regulations similar to those
previously in place. Furthermore, most of our leases provide that
the tenants pay all costs and taxes related to the property in
proportion to their respective leaseable areas. If a significant
increase in the amount of such costs and taxes occurs, the
Argentine government may respond to political pressure to intervene
by regulating this practice, thereby increasing our
costs.
Argentine law
enables lessors to pursue an “executory proceeding” if
lessees’ fail to pay rent when due. In executory proceedings,
debtors have fewer defenses available to prevent foreclosure,
making these proceedings substantially shorter than in normal
proceedings. In executory proceedings the origin of the debt is not
under discussion; the trial focuses on the formalities of debt
instrument itself. The code also permits special eviction
proceedings, which are carried out in the same way as ordinary
proceedings. The Argentine Civil and Commercial Code requires that
notice be given to a tenant demanding payment of amounts due in the
event of breach prior to eviction, of no less than ten days for
residential leases, and establishes no limitation or minimum notice
for other leases. However, historically, backlogs in court dockets
and numerous procedural hurdles have resulted in significant delays
to eviction proceedings, which generally last from six months to
two years from the date of filing of the suit.
Development and Use of the Land
Buenos Aires Urban Planning Code. Our
real estate activities are subject to several municipal zoning,
building, occupation and environmental regulations. In the city of
Buenos Aires, where the vast majority of our real estate properties
are located, the Buenos Aires Urban Planning Code (Código de Planeamiento Urbano de la
Ciudad de Buenos Aires) generally restricts the density and
use of property and controls physical features of improvements on
property, such as height, design, set-back and overhang, consistent
with the city’s urban landscape policy. The administrative
agency in charge of the Urban Planning Code is the Secretary of
Urban Planning of the City of Buenos Aires.
Buenos Aires Building Code. The Buenos
Aires Building Code (Código
de Edificación de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires)
complements the Buenos Aires Urban Planning Code and regulates the
structural use and development of property in the city of Buenos
Aires. The Buenos Aires Building Code requires builders and
developers to file applications for building permits, including the
submission to the Secretary of Work and Public Services
(Secretaría de Obras y
Servicios Públicos) of architectural plans for review,
to assure compliance therewith.
We believe that all
of our real estate properties are in material compliance with all
relevant laws, ordinances and regulations.
Sales and Ownership
Buildings Law. Buildings Law No. 19,724
(Ley de Pre horizontalidad)
was superseded by the Argentine Civil and Commercial Code which
became effective on August 1, 2015. The new regulations provide
that for purposes of execution of agreements with respect to build
units or condo units under construction, the owner or developer
must purchase insurance in favor of prospective purchasers against
the risk of frustration of the contract. A breach of this
obligation prevents the owner from exercising any right against the
purchaser–such as demanding payment of any outstanding
installments due – unless the owner fully complies with its
obligations, but does not prevent the purchaser from exercising its
rights against seller.
Protection for the Disabled Law. The
Protection for the Disabled Law No. 22,431, enacted on March 20,
1981, as amended, provides that in connection with the construction
and renovation of buildings, obstructions to access must be
eliminated in order to enable access by handicapped individuals. In
the construction of public buildings, entrances, transit pathways
and adequate facilities for mobility impaired individuals must be
provided for. Buildings developed before the Law came into effect
must be retrofitted to provide access, transit pathways and
adequate facilities for mobility-impaired individuals. Those
pre-existing buildings, which due to their architectural design may
not be so retrofitted, are exempted from compliance.
The Protection for the Disabled Law provides that residential
buildings must ensure access by mobility impaired individuals to
elevators and aisles. Architectural requirements refer to pathways,
stairs, ramps and parking.
Real Estate Installment Sales Law. The
Real Estate Installment Sales Law No. 14,005, as amended by Law No.
23,266 and Decree No. 2015/85, imposes a series of requirements on
contracts for the sale of subdivided real estate property
regarding, for example, the sale price which is paid in
installments and the deed, which is not conveyed until final
payment of such price. The provisions of this law require, among
other things:
·
The registration of
the intention to sell the property in subdivided plots with the
Real Estate Registry (Registro de
la Propiedad Inmueble) corresponding to the jurisdiction of
the property. Registration will only be possible with regard to
unencumbered property. Mortgaged property may only be registered
where creditors agree to divide the debt in accordance with the
subdivided plots. However, creditors may be judicially compelled to
agree to the division.
·
Preliminary
registration with the Real Estate Registry of the deed of transfer
within 30 days of execution of the sales
contract.
Once the property
is registered, the installment sale must be consistent with the
requirements of the Real Estate Installment Sales Act, unless
seller affirms that it will not provide for the sale in
installments. If a title dispute arises, the installment purchaser
who has duly registered the purchase instrument with the Real
Estate Registry will be entitled to the deed. Further, the
purchaser can demand conveyance of title after at least 25% of the
purchase price has been paid, although the seller may demand a
mortgage to secure payment of the balance of the purchase
price.
After payment of
25% of the purchase price or the construction of improvements on
the property equal to at least 50% of the value of the property,
the Real Estate Installment Sales Act prohibits termination of the
sales contract for failure by the purchaser to pay the balance of
the purchase price. However, in such event the seller may take
action under any mortgage on the property.
Other Regulations
Consumer Relationship. Consumer or End User Protection. The
Argentine Constitution expressly establishes in Article 42 that
consumers and users of goods and services have a right to
protection of health, safety and economic interests in a consumer
relationship. Consumer Protection Law No. 24,240, as amended,
provides protection of consumers and end users in a consumer
relationship, in the arrangement and execution of
contracts.
The Consumer
Protection Law, and the applicable provisions of the Argentine
Civil and Commercial Code regulate the rights conferred under the
Constitution focused on the weakest party in the consumer
relationship as a means to prevent potential abuses by vendors of
goods and services in a mass-market economy where standard
contracts are the norm.
As a result,
contractual provisions included in consumer contracts are voided
and unenforceable if they:
·
Are inconsistent
with the essence of the service to be provided or limit liability
for damages;
·
imply a waiver or
restriction of consumer rights and an extension of seller rights;
or
·
shift the burden of
proof to consumers.
In addition, the
Consumer Protection Law imposes penalties ranging from warnings to
the forfeiture of concession rights, privileges, tax regimes or
special credits to which the sanctioned party may be entitled,
including closing down of establishments for a term of up to 30
days.
The Argentine Civil
and Commercial Code defines a consumer agreement as are entered
into between a consumer or end user and an individual or legal
entity that provides professional services or a private or public
company that manufactures goods or offers services to consumers in
the stream of commerce.
In addition, the
Consumer Protection Law establishes a joint and several liability
system under which for any damages caused to consumers, if
resulting from a defect or risk inherent in the thing or the
provision of a service, the producer, manufacturer, importer,
distributor, supplier, seller and anyone who has placed its
trademark on the good or service is liable. The Consumer Protection
Law excludes professional services that require a college degree
and that are provided by members of professional organizations or
those provided by a governmental authority. However, this law
regulates professional advertisements.
The Consumer
Protection Law determines that the information contained in the
offer addressed to undetermined prospective consumers, binds the
offeror during the period in which the offer takes place and until
its public revocation. Further, it determines that specifications
included in advertisements, announcements, prospectuses, circulars
or other media bind the offeror and are considered part of the
contract entered into by the consumer.
Pursuant to
Resolution No. 104/05 issued by the Secretariat of Technical
Coordination reporting to the Argentine Ministry of Economy, the
Consumer Protection Law adopted Resolution No. 21/2004 issued by
the Mercorsur’s Common Market Group which requires that those
who engage in commerce over the Internet (E-Business) shall
disclose in a precise and clear manner the characteristics of the
products and/or services offered and the sale terms. Failure to
comply with the terms of the offer is deemed an unjustified denial
to sell and gives rise to sanctions.
On September 17,
2014, a new Consumer Protection Law was enacted by the Argentine
Congress –Law No. 26,993. This law, known as “System
for Conflict Resolution in Consumer Relationships,” provided
for the creation of new administrative and judicial procedures. It
created a two-tiered administrative system: the Preliminary
Reconciliation Agency for Consumer Relationships (Servicio de Conciliación Previa en las
Relaciones de Consumo, COPREC) and the Consumer Relationship
Audit, and a number of courts assigned to conflicts between
consumers and producers (Fuero
Judicial Nacional de Consumo). A claim may not exceed a
fixed amount equivalent to 55 adjustable minimum living wages, as
determined by the Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social
Security. The claim must be filed with the administrative agency.
If an agreement is not reached between the parties, the claimant
may file the claim in court. The COPREC is currently in full force
and effect. However, the court system is not in force yet,
therefore, any court claims currently must filed with existing
courts. A considerable volume of claims filed against us are
expected to be settled pursuant to the system.
Antitrust Law. Law No. 25,156, as
amended, prevents monopolistic practices and requires
administrative authorization for transactions that according to the
Antitrust Law constitute an economic concentration. According to
this law, mergers, transfers of goodwill, acquisitions of property
or rights over shares, capital or other convertible securities, or
similar operations by which the acquirer controls or substantially
influences a company, are considered as an economic concentration.
Whenever an economic concentration involves a company or companies
and the aggregate volume of business of the companies concerned
exceeds in Argentina the amount of Ps.200 million, in such case the
respective concentration should be submitted for approval to the
Argentine Antitrust Authority (Comisión Nacional de Defensa de la
Competencia, “CNDC”). The request for approval may
be filed either prior to the transaction or within a week after its
completion.
When a request for
approval is filed, the CNDC may (i) authorize the transaction, (ii)
condition the transaction to satisfaction of certain conditions, or
(iii) reject the application.
The Antitrust Law
provides that economic concentrations in which the transaction
amount and the value of the assets absorbed, acquired, transferred
or controlled in Argentina, do not exceed Ps.20 million are
exempted from the law. Notwithstanding the foregoing, when the
transactions consummated by the companies involved in the prior
12-month period exceed in the aggregate Ps.20 million or Ps.60
million in the last 36 months, these transactions must be notified
to the CNDC.
As our consolidated
annual sales volume and our parent’s consolidated annual
sales volume exceed Ps.200 million, we should give notice to the
CNDC of any concentration provided for by the Antitrust
Law.
Credit Card Law. Law No. 25,065, as
amended by Law No. 26,010 and Law No. 26,361, governs certain
aspects of the business activity known as “credit card
system.” Regulations impose minimum contract contents and
approval thereof by the Argentine Ministry of Industry, as well as
limitations on chargeable interest by users and commissions charged
by the retail stores that adhere to the system. The Credit Card Law
applies both to banking and non-banking cards, such as
“Tarjeta Shopping,” issued by Tarshop S.A. Pursuant to
Communication “A” 5477 issued by the Argentine Central
Bank, loans granted under credit cards by non-financial entities
cannot exceed 25% of the monthly interest rate published by the
Argentine Central Bank for loans to individuals without security
interests.
Environmental Law. Our activities are
subject to a number of national, provincial and municipal
environmental provisions.
Article 41 of the
Argentine Constitution, as amended in 1994, provides that all
Argentine inhabitants have the right to a healthy and balanced
environment fit for human development and have the duty to preserve
it. Environmental damage shall bring about primarily the obligation
to restore it as provided by applicable law. The authorities shall
control the protection of this right, the rational use of natural
resources, the preservation of the natural and cultural heritage
and of biodiversity, and shall also provide for environmental
information and education. The National Government shall establish
minimum standards for environmental protection whereas Provincial
and Municipal Governments shall fix specific standards and
regulatory provisions.
On November 6,
2009, the Argentine Congress passed Law No. 25,675. Such law
regulates the minimum standards for the achievement of a
sustainable environment and the preservation and protection of
biodiversity and fixes environmental policy goals. Law No. 25,675
establishes the activities that will be subject to an environmental
impact assessment procedure and certain requirements applicable
thereto. In addition, such Law sets forth the duties and
obligations that will be triggered by any
damage to the environment and mainly provides for restoration of
the environment to its former condition or, if that is not
technically feasible, for payment of compensation in lieu thereof.
Such Law also fosters environmental education and provides for
certain minimum reporting obligations to be fulfilled by natural
and legal entities.
In addition, the
CNV Rules require the obligation to report to the Commission any
events of any nature and fortuitous acts that seriously hinder or
could potentially hinder performance of our activities, including
any events that generate or may generate significant impacts on the
environment, providing details on the consequences
thereof.
The Argentine Civil
and Commercial Code introduced as a novel feature the
acknowledgement of collective rights, including the right to a
healthy and balanced environment expressly sets forth that the law
does not protect an abusive exercise of individual rights if such
exercise could have an adverse impact on the environment and
collective rights in general. For additional information see
“Item 3 (d). Risk Factors - Risk relating to our Business -
Our business is subject to extensive regulation and additional
regulations may be imposed in the future.”
Control Systems
IRSA Commercial
Properties owns computer systems to monitor tenants’ sales
(except stands) in all of its shopping centers. IRSA CP also
conducts regular manual audits of its tenants accounting sales
records in all of its shopping centers. Almost every store in those
shopping centers has a point of sale that is linked to a main
computer server in the administrative office of such shopping
center. IRSA CP uses the information generated from the
computer monitoring system for statistics regarding total sales,
average sales, peak sale hours, etc., for marketing purposes and as
a reference for the processes of internal audit. The lease
contracts for tenants in Alto Avellaneda, Alto Palermo, Alcorta
Shopping, Patio Bullrich, Buenos Aires Design, Abasto, Alto
Rosario, Alto NOA, Dot Baires Shopping, Córdoba Shopping,
Soleil Premium Outlet, La Ribera Shopping, Mendoza Plaza, Distrito
Arcos and Alto Comahue contain a clause requiring tenants to be
linked to the computer monitoring system, there being certain
exceptions to this requirement.
Insurance
We carry all-risk
insurance for the shopping centers and other buildings covering
property damage caused by fire, explosion, gas leak, hail, storms
and wind, earthquakes, vandalism, theft and business interruption.
In addition, we carry liability insurance covering any potential
damage to third parties or property caused by the conduct of our
business throughout Argentina. We are in compliance with all legal
requirements related to mandatory insurance, including insurance
required by the Occupational Risk Law (Ley de Riesgos del Trabajo), life
insurance required under collective bargaining agreements and other
insurance required by laws and executive orders. Our history of
damages is limited to one single claim resulting from a fire in
Alto Avellaneda Shopping in March 2006, a loss which was
substantially recovered from our insurers. These insurance policies
contain specifications, limits and deductibles which we believe are
adequate to the risks to which we are exposed in our daily
operations. We further maintain liability insurance covering our
directors’ and corporate officers’
liability.
Operations Center in
Israel
IDBD is a holding
company that invests, either directly or through its subsidiaries,
associates and joint ventures in companies that operate in various
sectors of the economy in Israel. IDBD is directly affected by the
political, economic, military and regulatory conditions of Israel.
The main regulations applicable to IDBD’s business are
described below. For more information, see “Risk
Factors– Risks related to IDBD and IDBD’s
subsidiaries.”
General
regulations applicable to our business in Israel
Proper Conduct of Banking Business
IDBD and certain of
its affiliates are subject to supervision by the Israeli Supervisor
of Banks relating to “Proper Conduct of Banking
Business” which impose, among others limits on the aggregate
principal amount of loans a financial institution can have
outstanding to a single borrower, a group of related borrowers, and
to the largest borrowers and groups of related borrowers of a
banking entity (as these terms are defined in the aforesaid
directives). IDBD, its controlling shareholders and its affiliates
are considered a single group of borrowers for purposes of this
regulation. These restrictions limit the ability of IDBD and its
affiliates to borrow from a single bank in Israel, their ability to
make investments where they require bank lines of credit, to invest
in companies that have loans outstanding from banks in Israel, and
to make business transactions together with groups that have such
credit outstanding. In the period from 2013 and until the date of
publication of the report, the concentration of credit risk of IDBD
and its affiliates decreased as a result of a reduction in the
amount of utilized credit for the group that includes IDBD,
including as a result of a change of control that resulted in a
re-characterization of the group for purposes of applicable
regulation.
Reduced Centralization Act
In December 2013,
the official “Reshumot” published in Israel the
Promotion of Competition and Reduction of Centralization Law,
N° 5774-2013 (the “Reduced Centralization Act ”)
pursuant to which a pyramidal structure (or multiholding
companies) of control in “reporting entities”
(principally entities whose securities are held by public
shareholders) is limited to two layers of reporting entities (with
the holding company in the first layer not including a reporting
entity that has no controlling shareholder). For this purpose, on
the date of publication of the law in Reshumot, IDBD was considered
a second-tier company and Discount Investments was considered a
third-tier company, and as such, Discount Investments would
not have been permitted to continue to control the operating
companies after December 2019. As a result of the change in
control of IDBD, IDBD and Discount Investments are no longer
considered as second and third-tier companies, respectively, for
the purpose of the Law. If Discount Investments is considered a
second-tier company, it would be required by December 2019 at the
latest, to cease controlling entities with publicly held
securities.
In connection with
evaluating the application of the Law, in August 2014, IDBD’s
Board of Directors appointed an advisory committee to examine
various alternatives to address the implications of the Law to
comply with the provisions that apply to control in a pyramid o
multiholding company structure in order to enable continued control
of IDBD and/or Discount Investments in “other tier
companies” (currently held directly by Discount Investments)
as of December 2019. The advisory committee has recommended the
following alternatives:
(a)
Taking either IDBD
or Discount Investments private thereby removing the requirement
that they be reporting entities (and as a result not a “tier
company”); and
(b)
Merge IDBD and
Discount Investments.
The Board of
Directors of Discount Investments has appointed an advisory
committee with a similar function. As of the date of this Annual
Report, no specific alternatives have been identified. The
implementation of an alternative that would be adopted is likely to
take several years.
Based on these
analyses, IDBD considers it more likely that the completion of one
of the specified alternatives will be adopted to comply with the
restrictions of the Law regarding pyramidal holdings, while
allowing IDBD to continue to control Discount Investments, and
Discount Investments to continue to control Cellcom after December
2019. PBC, which currently is a third-tier company that controls
each of Gav-Yam, Ispro and Mehadrin, has preliminarily evaluated
application of the Law on its holding structure and determined that
it will be able to maintain said control, as it has concluded that
the Law has no effect over its financial statements.
IDBD, as a
first-tier company, and Discount Investments, as a second-tier
company, are not required to designate independent directors to
their respective boards of directors or to appoint outside
directors as required by the Law.
Pursuant to the
provisions of the Law, the boards of directors of Cellcom, PBC,
Elron, Gav-Yam, Ispro and Mehadrin, include a majority of
independent outside directors. In June 2014, the Promotion of
Competition and Reduction of Centralization (Classification of a
Company as a Tier Company) Regulations, N° 5774-2014, came
into effect, as part of which exemptions were provided for certain
“third-tier” entities from changing the composition of
their boards of directors to comply with the Reduced Centralization
Act. Pursuant to this law and the Promotion of Competition and
Reduction of Centralization (Concessions Regarding the Number of
Outside directors) Regulations, N° 5774-2014, and in view of
the number of directors who may be appointed with the consent of
the Bronfman-Fisher Group (per the terms of the shareholders’
agreement between it and Discount Investments), the Board of
Directors of Shufersal includes a majority of independent outside
directors. In this context, in August 2014, Discount Investments
entered into an agreement with an affiliate of the Bronfman-Fisher
(which at the time held approximately 19% of the share capital of
Shufersal), pursuant to which Discount Investments will vote in
favor of the four directors designated by Bronfman-Fisher at the
meeting of shareholders of Shufersal (out of a board of fifteen
members), for so long as it holds the minimum defined percentage of
the share capital of Shufersal, although Discount Investments
reserves the right to object to any candidate on reasonable
grounds.
These arrangements
will be in effect so long as the restrictions of section 25(d) to
the Reduced Centralization Act apply to Shufersal. Accordingly,
Discount Investments, which as of December 31, 2015, owned
approximately 53% of Shufersal’s share capital, is
effectively able to appoint the majority of the members of
Shufersal’s Board of Directors.
The Reduced
Centralization Act includes provisions relating to a separation
between significant affiliates and significant financial
institutions. Consequently, so long as IDBD will be a significant
operating entity, after December 11, 2019, IDBD will not be able to
control Clal Insurance and additional financial affiliates within
the Clal Holdings Insurance Enterprise Group or to hold more than
10% of the equity of any such entity (or more than a 5% stake in
such an entity if it is regarded as an insurer without a
controlling shareholder).
In May 2015,
updated lists were published on the website of the Ministry of
Finance and the official gazette in connection with the Reduced
Centralization Act, which includes a list of the centralization
factors, the list of the significant corporations and a list of the
significant financial institutions. In accordance with the
provisions of the Reduced Centralization Act, a substantial
financial institution or a significant real corporation will be
deemed as a centralization factor that
subjects these entities to the provisions of the Reduced
Centralization Act, as well as any entity that is part of a
business group that includes a significant financial entity or a
significant real corporation. IDBD and its controlling shareholders
(Eduardo Elsztain and entities through which he holds his interest
in IDBD) and the companies of the IDBD Group (including Discount
Investments, Cellcom, PBC, Shufersal, Adama, Clal Holdings
Insurance Enterprises, IDB Tourism, Noya Oil and Gas Explorations
Ltd. and companies under the control of these companies) were
included in the list of centralization factors, and these entities,
except for Adama (excluding Eduardo Elsztain himself), were also
included in the list of significant corporations. In addition,
companies of Clal Holdings Insurance Enterprises, including Clal
Insurance (except Clal Holdings Insurance Enterprises) and Epsilon
Investment House Ltd. (held by Discount Investments) were also
included in the list of the significant financial
institutions.
Insofar as Clal
Holdings Insurance Enterprises will continue to be considered a
significant real entity, this may affect its ability to retain
control of Clal Insurance, directly or indirectly after December
2019, which may adversely affect its ability to appoint joint
directors in both of the companies (Clal Holdings Insurance
Enterprises and Clal Insurance).
In light of the
directives issued by the Commissioner in connection with the
appointment of a trustee for holding control in Clal Holdings
Insurance Enterprises, which currently are held by IDBD and
considering the letter issued by the Commissioner on December 30,
2014 pursuant to which IDBD is required to sell its control shares
in Clal Holdings Insurance Enterprises, Clal Holdings Insurance
Enterprises has appealed to the Concentration Committee in
connection with its classification as a significant real
entity.
In November 2014,
IDBD’s Board of Directors resolved, subject to requisite
corporate approvals, to promote a consolidation of management
functions at IDBD and Discount Investments, in order to achieving
costs savings. In this regard, on March 29, 2016, IDBD’s
Board of Directors approved the terms of office and of employment
of Mr. Shalom Lapidot to be chief executive officer of both IDBD
and Discount Investments, which was subsequently approved by the
compensation committee of Discount Investments. The term of office
of Mr. Lapidot is subject to approval of a general meeting of
shareholders of Discount Investments.
Regulations
applicable to each of the businesses in Israel
Real Estate
In recent years,
there has been continued shortage in manpower in the construction
and agricultural industries which typically are labor intensive and
depend on foreign workers, including in the areas of Judea and
Samaria. The security situation in Israel, as well as the shutdown
of Judea and Samaria during certain periods of the year, have
resulted in continued shortage in the workforce, driven by lower
numbers of foreign workers from Judea and Samaria. In July 2015,
the Minister of Finance increased the quota of foreign work permits
to approximately 20,000 through the end of 2016, as a means to
achieving the goal of increasing new construction projects by
70,000 during the year and to promote new housing starts to
alleviate the housing crisis. Given the shortage of skilled
workers, wages increased in general and in particular those of
foreign construction workers. The shortage and unavailability of a
skilled workforce, increased construction costs and resulted in
longer timetables for the execution of new projects.
Supermarkets
Labor Law
The retail sector
activities of Shufersal are subject to labor laws including the
Employment of Workers by Human Resources Subcontractors Law,
5756-1996, the Extension Order in the Matter of Contract Workers in
the Cleaning Branch in the Private Sector, the Minimum Wage Law,
5747-1987 and the Increased Enforcement of Labor Laws Law,
5772-2011. As of December 31, 2015, Shufersal employed
approximately 1,000 workers, all of which are subject to minimum
wage requirements. The majority of Shufersal’s employees are
parties to a collective bargaining agreement.
The provisions of
the Minimum Wage Law (Increase of Minimum Wage - Emergency
Provision), 5772 - 2015 and the amendment of the Minimum Wage Law,
5747 – 1987, resulted in an increase in the minimum wage
effective as of April 2015 and led to an increase of NIS 43 million
in Shufersal’s wage expense in 2015 (compared with 2014). In
Shufersal’s evaluation the increase of the minimum wage in
Israel, changes to labor laws in Israel and the increased
possibility of organized workers may detrimentally affect the
business results of Shufersal and result in higher wage expenses of
Shufersal.
Retail and Production
The activities of
Shufersal are also subject to consumer protection laws, including
the Food Law, the Defective Products Liability Law, 5740-1980, the
Consumer Protection Law, 5741-1981, and the Consumer Product and
Service Price Supervision Law, 5756-1996 that allows a consumer to
institute a class action suit for damages caused to consumers as a
whole based on the causes of action set out in that
law.
The Public Health
Protection (Food) Law, 5776-2015, sets forth quality standards and
food safety measures and provides the relevant regulator
supervisory and criminal and administrative enforcement powers. The
provisions of the Food Protection Law affect production activities
of Shufersal, including importation and food marketing activities.
Shufersal is continuing the process of implementing procedures to
comply with the provisions of the Food Protection Law that apply to
its activities. Shufersal also operates pharmacies in certain of
its stores, and is therefore subject to the provisions of the
Pharmacists Ordinance (New Version), 5741-1981.
Shufersal is
involved in manufacturing activities at three owned facilities
where it produces principally private-branded baked goods which are
subject to compliance with applicable production and quality
assurance standards. Shufersal is continuously evaluating
compliance of these facilities with the provisions of the Food
Protection Law and as of the date of this Annual Report, Shufersal
believes its operations comply in all material respects with the
applicable provisions of this law.
The retail
activities of each Shufersal store requires compliance with the
Business License Order (Businesses Requiring a License), 5773-2013,
principally providing that they obtain a business operating license
for each unit. As of the date of this Annual Report, there are two
units that are subject to legal proceedings regarding business
licenses that are pending against Shufersal and its directors.
Shufersal’s operating units are also subject to land
development approvals and licensing, substantially all of which are
in compliance.
The Food Law and the Anti Trusts Law
The Antitrust Law
affects the activities of Shufersal, especially with respect of the
possibility of carrying out future acquisitions for which approval
is required from the Antitrust Commissioner (the
“Commissioner”) and the influence on the trade
arrangements of Shufersal with its suppliers. The Food Law
regulates Shufersal’s trade arrangements with its suppliers
which are regulated in detail which are designed to promote
competition in the food supply industry. As of the date of this
Annual Report, Shufersal believes that growth through acquisitions
of a significant entity in the retail market would be limited.
Moreover, provisions of the Food Law relating to geographical
competition of retailers may influence the ability of Shufersal to
expand organically through opening new stores in certain areas and
under certain circumstances Shufersal may be required to close
active branches under certain circumstances.
The Food Law
includes the following three systems:
(a) with respect to
activities of suppliers and retail trade, the Food Law
prohibits:
i. a supplier
interfering with the retail price of the products of another
supplier;
ii. a retailer
interfering with a supplier in the matter of the consumer price
imposed by another retailer;
iii. a large
supplier imposing its market position to influence the ordering or
presentation of retail products within stores of a large retailer
(Shufersal is included in the list of large
retailers);
iv. a large
supplier interfering with the price a retailer charges consumers
for the products of that supplier, in the allocation of sales areas
at any rate for the products of the supplier, for the acquisition
of a product from the supplier in any scope from the total retail
purchases of the product and of competing products, and for the
purchase or sale of products which another supplier supplies to the
retailer, including purchase quantities and goals, the sale area
allocated to them in a store and any other commercial condition
sought to be imposed;
v. a large retailer
and a large supplier agreeing to set the pricing of a basket of
products at a price that is lower than the marginal cost of
production of the related product or that would require a consumer
to purchase a minimum amount of the related product to achieve the
reduces price;
vi. a large
supplier conditioning the sale of its product to a retailer on the
purchase of another product of that large supplier;
and
vii. a
supplier forwarding payments to the large retailer, unless by way
of a price reduction of the product units.
(b) Restrictions on
geographical competition of retailers have adversely affected
Shufersal’s expansion through organic growth and
acquisitions. On September 28, 2014 Shufersal received a
notification from the Antitrust Authority regarding demand areas of
Shufersal’s large stores (“Notice of Demand
Areas”). The stores that were the subject of the
Commissioner’s request under the Law are 14 stores located in
Haifa, 3 stores in Carmiel, 4 stores in Hadera, and 3 stores in
Safed. As of the date of this Annual Report, Shufersal has not been
required to close or dispose of any of its stores.
(c) Provisions
designed to increase transparency of consumer prices, inter alia, by requiring a large
retailer to publish on the internet and without cost to consumers,
various data on prices of consumer goods it sells in its stores to
allow consumers to compare prices with those of other
retailers.
(d) Provisions regarding the
contemporaneous application of the Food Law and the Antitrust law -
In December 2015, the Commissioner published a statement on the
parallel application of the Antitrust Law and the Food Law listing
cases in which only the provisions of the Food Law will apply and
no additional regulation will be required under the Antitrust Law.
As of the date of the notice Shufersal’s operations comply
with the Food Law. As of December 31, 2015 the implementation of
the Food Law has had no significant impact on Shufersal’s
business.
Shufersal’s
acquisition of Clubmarket was approved by the Commissioner in 2005,
and within this framework the Commissioner imposed a number of
limitations on Shufersal’s activities including: prohibiting
Shufersal from pricing products that result in a loss that is not
proportionate to its business activities and are aimed to affect
the operations of competitors from the market; prohibiting
Shufersal from entering into agreements with suppliers that impose
restrictions on those suppliers from doing business with
competitors of Shufersal; and prohibiting Shufersal from attempting
to influence commercial conditions between its suppliers and
competitors.
Shufersal obtained
an exemption from the Commissioner, available until October 14,
2018, regarding the operation of the Fourth Chain, which is a label
company owned by a number of supermarket chains that was
established to develop consumer goods. The Commissioner’s
decision took into account the fact that Fourth Chain contracted
with a third party that develops products for it under a private
brand and the stipulated exemption exclusively permits these joint
activities for the development of the private brand. Shufersal
believes the Fourth Chain private label increases competition by
establishing a cost-effective alternative to dominant branded
consumer products.
The findings of the
Commissioner in the matter of the rules of conduct among the
largest store chains and the dominant suppliers in the food supply
market, including under the provisions of the Food Law, and in the
matter of the merger of Shufersal with Clubmarket, may have a
detrimental effect on Shufersal’s business, its financial
condition and operating results.
Agriculture
a. Operations
Development and Licensing. ADAMA manufactures generic crop
protection products which require production processes and
licensing of existing molecules or processes. The primary
development and licensing operation focuses on chemical-engineering
development of production processes for new active ingredients and
generic products, biological and agricultural testing intended for
obtaining licenses, development of licensing information for the
active ingredients and solutions that form licensing portfolios for
the various regions, development of compounds, streamlining of
production processes and development of new and specialized
formulations of existing products. Moreover, ADAMA also engages in
scientific-technological backup of existing production processes
with emphasis on improving quality, efficiency, safety,
environmental protection and reducing production costs.
Furthermore, ADAMA develops several innovative substances, based on
molecules acquired after a screening process, in which their
effectiveness is proven. As of the date of this annual report,
ADAMA operates research and development (R&D) facilities in
Israel, India and Brazil and has started operating on R&D
facility in China. In addition to chemical development, ADAMA
develops licensed products through third party producers. At times,
such development incorporates proprietary know-how and processes
owned by ADAMA, as well as those developed jointly with
subcontractors, in addition to processes and know-how of
Adama’s suppliers.
Licensing -
at various stages of manufacture and marketing, the substances and
products marketed by ADAMA require licensing in each country in
which it operates (ADAMA products that are manufactured and sold in
Israel require licensing under the Crop Protection Law, 956). ADAMA
has seven development and licensing centers in Europe, Israel,
Latin America (Brazil), the United States and Asia, and licensing
expertise in more than 100 countries. For its foregoing operations,
ADAMA employs 170 employees around the world and also works with
external contractors. Crop protection products are sold under the
control of government authorities in each country (usually
ministries of agriculture, health and the environment). The
licensing requirements vary from time to time and in general have
become more stringent over the years throughout the world,
resulting in increased licensing costs and time commitments. The
most demanding licensing standards are in the United States,
Brazil, Japan and the EU. The rest of the world generally is
adapting their requirements to the standards of the more advanced
countries. In some countries, the license is not limited in time,
but further development of licensing information is required every
few years. Some of the countries grant licenses for 7-15 years and
renew them at the end of that period subject additional testing
Licensing costs and procedures differ from one state to another and
may take several years. ADAMA is also required to make
modifications to fully adapt any product in a certain country to
the specific licensing requirements of that country. ADAMA
regularly reviews the compliance of its products with the licensing
requirements in the various countries in which they are sold, and
adjusts them as needed. Licensing costs usually amount to hundreds
of thousands of dollars per product and in some countries, such as
the United States, the European Union and Japan, the costs can
reach millions of dollars per product. In 2015, ADAMA received 276
new licenses for marketing its products (excluding expansion of
labels of permitted products for new crops).
In 2015,
ADAMA’s licensing expenses amounted to US$93.1 million, with
the addition of depreciation the gross amount constitutes 3% of
ADAMA’s revenue for 2015.
b. Labor Laws. Labor Relations in Israel.
Labor relations of most of the employees of ADAMA’s
subsidiaries are regulated under special collective agreements for
limited periods. In addition, some of the employees of
ADAMA’s subsidiaries in Israel are employed under personal
agreements. As part of an agreement executed in 2011 between ADAMA
and the Histadrut regarding employees in Israel, ADAMA undertook to
carry on production, at the scope and on certain production lines,
at the plants of the subsidiaries in Israel through June 1, 2017.
In 2015, in addition to the provisions set aside by ADAMA in
preceding years with regard to these understandings, ADAMA set
aside a provision of US$12 million which is recorded in its
financial statements under other expenses.
Labor Relations in Brazil. At two of
ADAMA’s plants in Brazil, labor relations are subject to a
collective bargaining agreement that is renewed every two years,
and to the best of ADAMA’s knowledge, there has been no major
labor unrest in recent years.
As of the date of
this annual report, ADAMA believes that it is not dependent upon
any of its employees.
c. Environmental
Risks and Environmental Regulation
General. ADAMA is exposed to various
environmental risks and its operations are subject to extensive
environmental regulation, that varies by country where ADAMA
operates. In recent years environmental legislation (or in stages
of legislation) applicable to ADAMA’s operations have become
much stricter as supervision and enforcement of these environmental
requirements has tightened. ADAMA believes that this trend is
expected to continue in the future.
ADAMA holds, as
required by law, various permits and licenses such as business
licenses, toxins permits and permits for pumping effluents into the
sea. To the best of ADAMA’s knowledge, of the date of this
annual report the permits and licenses applicable to ADAMA with
regard to environmental issues are valid.
ADAMA’s environmental risk management
policy: ADAMA attaches great importance to protecting the
environment by accepting social and environmental responsibility
and takes necessary measures to comply with the requirements of the
law, and seeks to exceed compliance, through continuous dialogue
with affected parties, including the authorities and the
community.
Environmental Regulation. The key
environmental law applicable to ADAMA’s operations are, inter
alia, the Law for the Prevention of Nuisances, 1961; the Job Safety
Ordinance (New Version), 1970; Business Licensing Law, 1968; Water
Law, 1959; Law for the Prevention of Sea Pollution from Land-Based
Sources, 1988 “Prevention of Sea Pollution”); Hazardous
Materials Law, 1993 “Hazardous Materials Law”); Israel
Clean Air Law, 2008 (“Clean Air Law”) and their
regulations.
ADAMA continuously
reviews the impact of environmental regulation on its business,
acts to prevent or minimize environmental risks and to reduce
environmental impacts that could be caused by its operations and
invests considerable resources in ensuring compliance with the
provisions of the environmental laws and those that may apply to
it.
In September 2015,
the Ministry of Environmental Protection issued for public comment
a memorandum of the Integrated Environmental Licensing Law, 2015.
The Memorandum of Law sets out one licensing procedure for
businesses that have a substantial impact on the environment, at
the end of which the business is granted an integrated
environmental license in substitution of various environmental
permits and licenses. The Memorandum of Law seeks to update and
strengthen legal requirements applicable to, among other things,
the use of hazardous substances, treatment of waste, compliance
with building and construction laws, sanctions for license
violation, etc. In view of the early stage of this legislation,
ADAMA is unable to assess whether these obligations will apply to
it or as to the scope thereof.
Air Quality. ADAMA’s plants are
subject to regulation relating to air emissions under the Clean Air
Law. ADAMA’s plants have duly filed applications for emission
permits and some plants have already received valid emission
permits or draft emission permits.
In May 2012, ADAMA
signed an arbitration agreement with a group of Nir-Galim residents
pursuant to which ADAMA agreed to comply with the recommendations
of a certified expert to prevent future potential air and odor
nuisances and to invest in facilities such as those mentioned
above. In September 2015, the expert appointed pursuant to the
mediation agreement announced that the mediation outline will be
implemented in full by ADAMA and thereby the mediation proceedings
came to an end. ADAMA makes substantial investments to minimize and
prevent environmental consequences of its operations on air
quality.
Effluents and Pumping into the Sea. The
Prevention of Sea Pollution Law requires that the Ministry of
Environmental Protection issue a permit for pumping wastewater or
effluents into the sea. The ADAMA plant in Ashdod has such permit
the terms of which have been made more stringent throughout the
permit period as part of the general trend adopted by the
Ministry.
Land. There are hazardous materials that
are stored and located at Adama’s plant, as well as
infrastructure and facilities, which contain fuels and hazardous
materials. ADAMA is dedicated to preventing and treating the
pollution of land and water by these materials.
ADAMA’s plant
in Ashdod has been requested to conduct various land and well
surveys for groundwater by the Ministry of the Environment and by
the Water Authority. When the surveys were presented, the plant was
required to present a program to mitigate environmental risks in
accordance with methodology set by the Ministry of the Environment.
The plant presented a detailed program to the Water Authority for
the treatment of the ground water, which has been accepted in
principle by the Water Authority.
The ADAMA plant in
Be’er Sheva has been requested by the Ministry of the
Environment to conduct an historical land survey and sample tests
on ground gases. Sample tests of the ground gases have been
conducted in coordination the Ministry of the Environment, and as
of the date hereof, the plant has not been required to take any
further action in this connection.
Within the context
of the integrated environmental regulation process, ADAMA’s
plant at Neot Hovav has been required to present a historical land
survey. The survey was presented to the Ministry of the Environment
at the beginning of 2015. At this stage, ADAMA is unable to
evaluate whether additional requirements will be placed upon it in
relation to surveys or the treatment of land or ground water at its
plant, what their substance might be and whether they would have
any significant impact on it.
Pollution of the
groundwater was discovered in the Neot Hovav Council in the past,
following which the Council took various steps to halt the
spreading pollution and to extract it, including the treatment and
monitoring of the underground water. As the date hereof, ADAMA is
not required to incur expenditures in the treatment of the
pollution. The possibility exists that the Neot Hovav Council will
require ADAMA to contribute to the costs of remediation in the
future. However, ADAMA is unable at present
to evaluate whether such a demand will be made and what the size of
such a demand may be.
Adama’s Investments in the
Environment. ADAMA’s investments in environmental
compliance in 2015, amounted to approximately US$21 million
(facilities) and approximately US$41 million (routine costs
exclusive of depreciation). ADAMA intends to continue to make
investments, insofar as may be required and deemed appropriate to
exceed these standards on environmental issues, in order to realize
its policy of optimizing compliance. In Adama’s assessment,
in each of the years 2016 – 2018 the total environmental
costs are expected to amount to approximately US$60
million.
Adama’s plan in Brazil
–ADAMA’s Brazilian subsidiary has two main plants,
located in the South of Brazil. To the best of ADAMA’s
knowledge, as at the time of this annual report, all of the permits
and the licenses are in full force and effect. The Brazilian
subsidiary invests in safety and ecological facilities in its
plants, including in the performance of independent environmental
testing to ensure compliance with the terms of its licenses,
control over water sources located near the plant and the
monitoring of emissions into the atmosphere, based on advanced
technology. Periodic tests on the volume of the emissions into the
atmosphere and the water sources show that the Brazilian plants
comply with the requirements of the State’s Ministry of the
Environment. As part of that company’s policy for improving
ecological processes, it invests in the correction of deficiencies
that have been found, changes in production processes, the building
of facilities for purifying wastewater, the storage of by-products
and recycling.
d. Legislation,
standards, regulation and exposure in the environmental field, in
health and in safety.
Adama may bear
significant civil (including through class actions) or criminal
liability (including high fines and/or payments of high amounts of
compensation and/or environmental monitoring and rehabilitation
costs) in respect of a breach of environmental regulation and
failure to comply with health and safety standards including on the
basis of strict liability. Even though Adama makes substantial
investments in its facilities and in building special facilities in
accordance with environmental requirements, it is unable to verify
that those investments will be sufficient to satisfy evolving
requirements. In addition, Adama is subject lawsuits alleging
physical or property damage as a result of exposures to hazardous
materials, which are covered for the most part by Adama’s
insurance policies.
Telecommunnications
Communications Regulations
Cellcom’s
operations are subject to general legal provisions regulating the
relationships and method of contracting with its customers. These
provisions include the Consumer Protection Law, 5721-1981 and
regulations promulgated thereunder and other laws detailed below. A
substantial part of Cellcom’s operations are subject to the
Communications Law, regulations enacted by the Ministry of
Communications, and the provisions of the licenses granted to
Cellcom by the Minister of Communications. Cellcom’s actives
which include providing cellular service, landline, international
telephone services and internet access, and infrastructure services
are subject to licensing.
Supervision of
Rates. The Communications Regulations (Telecommunications and
Broadcasts) (Payments for Interconnect), 5760 - 2000 requires
cellular operators to phase in gradual reduction of communications
rates (i.e. payments that will be made by an in-country operator,
another cellular operator or international operator to complete one
minute of call time in the network of a cellular operator or for
the sending of an SMS between cellular operators). This reduction
has led to a considerable reduction in Cellcom’s
revenues.
Moreover, in August
2013 the Communications Law was amended to authorize the Minister
of Communications to set interconnection prices and regulate the
use of networks owned by another operator based not only on the
cost incurred to establish the network (according to the
calculation method to be determined by the Minister of
Communication) plus a reasonable profit, but also on one of the
following: (1) flat payment for a service provided by the license
holder; (2) reference to tariffs charged for a comparable service;
or (3) reference to the cost of these services or with the
interconnection costs charged in other countries. The Minister of
Communications was also empowered to give instructions on
structural separation for the providing various services, including
segregating services provided by a license holder from services
provided to a subscriber.
In the last few
years, contract termination charges for cellular plans have been
banned in the cellular and other communications markets, other than
for customers who have more than a certain number of cellular lines
or whose monthly payments exceed a certain amount for bundled
service. The elimination of these charges led to a considerable
increase in plan cancellations, increased the costs of retaining
and acquiring customers, and accelerated erosion of
rates.
Virtual Operators
(MVNO). The Communications Law and related pronouncements regulate
the activities of virtual operators. Notwithstanding that the MVNO
regulations apply only to the activities of a virtual operator
which has an operating agreement with a cellular operator, the
regulations empower the Ministry of Communications together with
the Economic Ministry to impose terms of an agreement including
fixing the price to be charged for the services
provided.
Other Third
Generation Operators (UMTS). In 2012, Golan and Hot Mobile began to
offer UMTS services. The conditions of the tender according to
which Golan and Hot Mobile were granted those licenses included a
number of benefits and concessions, including minimally low license
fees and a mechanism to reduce the royalties they undertook to pay
for the frequencies based on the operator’s market share in
the private sector and setting long timetables to meet the
geographical coverage requirements of the network and the right to
use in-country migration services via other cellular
operators’ networks. The Communications Law obliges the other
cellular operators to provide in-country migration services to
Golan and Hot Mobile for a period ranging from seven to ten years
subject to certain conditions. In 2011, Cellcom entered into a
contract with Golan to provide in-country migration services. Hot
Mobile entered into a similar in-country migration agreement with
Pelephone and later with Partner (which was subsequently replaced
by a joint networks agreement with Partner) without intervention
from the Ministry of Communications.
Regulation of Multi-Channel Television Services
As at the date of
this Annual Report, television program streaming via the Internet
is not subject to regulation in Israel. Should the recommendations
of the committee for the examination of the arrangement of
commercial broadcasts be adopted and the committee requires Cellcom
to make additional investments or regulation is imposed that is not
beneficial for Cellcom’s streaming services or for its
ability to use the DTT infrastructures, the results of
Cellcom’s streaming services may be adversely
affected.
Cellcom’s Communications Licenses
Cellcom holds a
general license for providing cellular services, valid until
January 31, 2022, setting out conditions (including duties and
restrictions) applicable to its activities, officers and
shareholders holding certain percentages of Cellcom’s shares.
The license may be extended by the Ministry of Communications for
consecutive periods of six years, if Cellcom is in compliance with
the provisions of the license and law, and makes requisite
investments to its service and network. The Ministry of
Communications has amended the license conditions in the past, and
may amend them in the future, without Cellcom’s consent and
in a manner that may limit its ability to conduct business. The
license provides that Cellcom does not have exclusivity for
providing services.
The cellular
license can be revoked, suspended or limited in the following
cases: total holdings of the founding shareholders or their
successors (as defined in the license) is less than 26% of the
control shares of Cellcom; total holdings of Israeli parties (as
defined in the license), who are among the founding shareholders or
their successors, is less than 20% of the total issued share
capital and control shares of Cellcom; a majority of directors are
not Israeli citizens or residents of Israel; fewer than 20% of the
directors of Cellcom were appointed by Israeli parties; an act or
omission of Cellcom that adversely affects or restricts competition
in the cellular sector; the aggregate equity of Cellcom, together
with the aggregate equity of shareholders each holding 10% or more
of the share capital, is less than US$ 200 million.
In light of the
2015 change in the control structure of IDBD, the Cellcom control
structure has also changed, and requires the approval of the
Ministry of Communications, including with regard to Israeli
holding requirements included in the licenses of Cellcom, as Mr.
Eduardo Elsztain is not a citizen of Israel. IDBD and Cellcom
formally applied to the Ministry of Communications to approve these
changes and amend the telecommunications licenses of Cellcom
accordingly. If the request is not approved and another arrangement
is not offered by the Ministry of Communications, Cellcom may face
sanctions, which under the terms of its license, can include
suspension or cancellation of its licenses.
According to
Telecommunications Law, the Ministry of Communications may impose
on telecommunication companies, including Cellcom, financial
sanctions for breach of license and law. The amount of the sanction
is calculated as a percentage of the revenue of the operator, and
according to the degree of severity and extent of the breach, said
may be significant.
In July 2015,
Cellcom received (through a wholly owned entity) a uniform and
general license for the provision of landline telephony services
(which replaced the previous license for providing this service),
for the period ending April 2026. A uniform and general license was
also awarded to Netvision and replaced its general license for
providing internet access services, international carriers, and a
network access point for the period ending February 2022. In
addition, an entity, fully controlled by Cellcom received a uniform
and general license which replaced the landline telephony service
license, for the period ending March 2026. These licenses can be
extended for an additional period of 10 years, under terms similar
to the terms of extension of the general cellular
license.
The Ministry of
Communications has issued rules providing for unification of all
uniform licenses. The uniform license allows providers to also
offer virtual operator services. The process of unifying the
uniform licenses and the timetable have not yet been determined and
it is possible that this process will have a legal, financial, tax
and accounting effect on Cellcom’s and Netvision’s
businesses. The provision of a number of services by one entity
will require limitations also on discrimination between
operators.
Cellcom holds other
communications licenses: a special license for the provision of
data transmission and communication services in Israel, a license
to provide internet services, and licenses to provide cellular
services, landline telecommunication services and internet services
in the West Bank, for periods ending 2016-2018. These licenses
include conditions similar to those of the general license for the
provision of cellular services, as noted above.
According to
regulations that apply to the uniform license, there are certain
limitations on cross ownership among license holders.
2. Further
Regulation Applicable to Communications Services
In July 2014, the
Ministry of Communications announced a public hearing on the
coverage and quality requirements for second-generation and third
generation networks. The proposed requirements are stricter than
those currently existing and if adopted, could have an adverse
effect on the results of Cellcom. Cellcom is unable to assess
whether the proposed changes will be adopted, and what the impact
of these changes will have in practice on Cellcom’s operating
results.
In addition, in
August 2014, the Ministry of Communications announced a public
hearing to consider call centers owned by communications operators.
In addition, the Ministry of Communications proposed to amend the
Communications Law (Telecommunications and Broadcasting), 1982,
providing that a customer may claim pre-set financial compensation
if the telephone call center does not reply within an average
response time or if there is an overcharge error. Cellcom believes
that adoption of these proposed changes could have a material
adverse effect on Cellcom’s business.
3. Permits
for Setting Up Base Sites
a. Cellcom’s
cellular services generlly are provided through base sites across
Israel, their construction and licensing are included in TAMA 36
(District Zoning Plan) – Part A - National Master Plan for
Communications - Small and Micro Broadcasting Facilities
(“TAMA 36”), and Radiation Law. Regulating the
deployment of wireless access devices, which are base sites with
smaller dimensions, are, for the most part, regulated by
Communications Law and Radiation Law. The construction of base
sites requires a permit as per Planning and Building Law, 1965
(“Planning and Building Law”), and is subject to other
approvals from multiple regulators.
Legal proceedings
(civil, criminal and administrative) are pending against Cellcom,
under which a number of arguments were raised concerning the legal
compliance of some of Cellcom’s sites, alleging failure to
obtain permits under Planning and Building Law, or based on
development of sites in contravention of a permit.
Cellcom did not
apply for a building permit for approximately 33% of its base sites
on the basis of the exemptions for wireless access facilities
provided by law. In 2010, the Supreme Court issued a Temporary
Order at the request of the Government’s Attorney General,
enjoining Cellcom, Partner, and Pelephone from proceeding
with construction of these facilities on the basis of the
exemption. A final determination of the regulatory authorities
regarding applications for exemptions is pending as of the date of
this Annual Report.
In addition,
Cellcom provides in-building repeaters and micro-sites
(“femtocells”)
for its subscribers seeking a solution to poor indoor reception.
Based on an opinion Cellcom received from legal counsel, Cellcom
did not request building permits for the repeaters that were
installed on roof tops, which are a small fraction of all repeaters
installed. It is not clear whether the installation of a different
type of in-building repeaters and micro-sites requires a building
permit. Some require a specific permit while others require a
permit from the Ministry of Environmental Protection, depending on
their radiation levels. Cellcom also builds and operates microwave
facilities as part of its transmission network. The different types
of microwave facilities receive permits from the Ministry of
Environmental Protection regarding their radiation levels. Based on
an opinion of legal counsel, Cellcom believes that building permits
are not required for the installation of microwave facilities on
rooftops.
b. Indemnification
obligation - under Planning and Construction Law, local
planning and building committees may demand and receive, as a
condition for granting a building permit for a site, a letter of
indemnity for claims under Section 197 of Planning and Construction
Law. By December 31, 2015, Cellcom had executed approximately 400
letters of indemnity as a condition for receiving permits. In some
cases, Cellcom has not yet been built any sites. As at December 31,
2015, two requests for indemnification were received from one local
committee on the basis of a letter of indemnity as noted, in an
immaterial amount.
As a result of the
requirement to deposit letters of indemnity, Cellcom may decide to
dismantle or move some sites to less advantageous locations, or
build certain sites, if it concludes that the risk of granting
letters of indemnity exceeds the benefit derived from those sites,
which may result in a deterioration of cellular services and damage
network coverage.
c. Radiation Law, Regulations and
Permits Thereunder - Radiation Law, Regulations and
Principles thereunder included provisions relating to all aspects
related to regulating the issue of non-ionizing radiation,
including, inter alia,
levels of exposure that are permissible.
In May 2012, the
Ministries of Communications, Health and Environmental Protection,
based on their assessment of the potential health consequences of
fourth-generation telecommunications services in Israel, including
increased exposure to non-ionizing radiation, issued a memorandum
advising that deployment of the fourth-generation network should be
based on existing base stations, other smaller base sites both
internal and external, and if possible, using the wired
infrastructure so that data traffic will be carried mainly through
fixed communication lines and not through any cellular
infrastructure. In August 2014, the Ministry of Communications
allowed the use of fourth-generation infrastructures, and in
January 2015 fourth-generation frequencies were awarded to cellular
operators. The recommendations of May 2012, as noted, were not
included in the tender documents or in said approval.
4.
The Reduced Centralization Act
Given the holding
structure of the IDBD Group, Cellcom is considered in the
“third layer”. Cellcom is included in the list of
centralized parties, and in the list of significant non-financial
corporations under said Law. According to said Law, DIC and IDBD
must take steps to have Cellcom cease to be a “third
layer” by December 2019. DIC and IDBD have announced that
they are considering steps to achieve this goal without giving up
control of Cellcom, by taking DIC or IDBD private (in the sense
that it will no longer have securities listed for trade and thus
will no longerbe a "reporting corpopration") or implementing a
merger of DIC and IDBD. As of the date of this Annual Report, there
is no certainty regarding the implementation of these strategies.
The provisions of the Reduced Centralization Act regarding the
allocation of rights over public assets could adversely affect the
ability of Cellcom to renew its cellular licenses and to receive
new frequencies, which may adversely affect Cellcom’s ability
to issue debt or adversely affect its business.
a. Changes in legislation and high regulatory
intervention - legislative changes and active regulatory
enforcement may have an adverse influence especially if material
financial sanctions are imposed on Cellcom, on the ability of
Cellcom to plan its management and on its operating results, if any
of the following occurs: the cancelation or relief for the
obligation for structural separation applicable to Bezeq and Hot,
especially if the said cancelation or easing is given prior to the
establishment of the effective wholesale market in landline
communications, if tariffs do not encourage competition or if other
regulation is set out in the wholesale landline market which
adversely affects Cellcom’s operations; the granting of
relief and benefits to competitors compared with Cellcom; the
authorization of other operators to provide services to Cellcom
subscribers which were previously provided only by Cellcom; the
non-renewal of licenses and/or
frequencies available to Cellcom or the increased use thereof, and
the non-location of additional frequencies, where required; the
imposition of additional requirements in respect of public safety
or health, including with respect to base sites; imposition of
additional restrictions or requirements for providing services and
products and/or intervening in market conditions; imposition of a
higher standard of service; imposition of stricter privacy
policies; the imposition of regulation on streaming services, the
imposition of conditions which are not beneficial for the users of
DTT broadcasts, or the imposition of conditions that impact Cellcom
and do not apply to other operators of streaming services over the
internet.
b. Labor Law. In February 2015, a
collective bargaining agreement was signed with the workers
representative body and with the Histadrut for a period of three
years (form 2015 to 2017) which applies to all employees of Cellcom
and Netvision, except members of senior management. This agreements
limits the right of Cellcom to make organizational and personal
changes and makes such changes more expensive as reflected in the
voluntary retirement plans executed in 2014 and 2015 and may also
require greater management attention to administer.
Insurance
Areas of Activity of Clal Insurance Business Holdings
Clal Holdings
offers general insurance such as car insurance, homeowners’
insurance, and credit and foreign trade risk insurance, among
others, as well as health insurance. The activities of Clal
Holdings and its subsidiaries are subject to the provisions of laws
applicable insurance companies and to regulatory supervision. Clal
Holdings’ subsidiaries are supervised by the Capital Markets,
Insurance and Savings Commissioner (the “Insurance
Commissioner”). Clal Insurance and its subsidiary, Clalbit
Financing, are supervised by the Israel Securities Authority.
Subsidiaries of the Clal Holdings Insurance Group have been subject
to administrative enforcement proceedings and the imposition of
fines. Clal Insurance is not in breach of any material regulatory
provision applicable to its operations.
Capital Requirements of Insurance Companies
Minimum Capital – The
Supervision of Financial Services (Insurance) (Minimum Equity
Required of an Insurer), Regulations, 1998 (“Capital
Regulations”) law prescribes minimum capital requirements for
insurance companies. The capital required for insurance activities
consists of a first layer of capital, based the greater of the
initial capital and capital derived from the volume of activity in
general insurance, the higher of the calculation based on premiums
and the calculation based on outstanding claims, as well as other
capital requirements. Failure to comply with the Capital
Regulations will require the insurer to increase its equity up to
the amount stated in the Capital Regulations or reduce the scope of
its business accordingly, no later than the date of publication of
the report, except in exceptional circumstances as approved by the
Insurance Commissioner, that will then determine any supplementary
capital requirements.
Breakdown of an Insurer’s
Capital – The Insurance Commissioner issued a circular
in August 2011 (“Circular”) that provides a framework
for determining the composition of an insurer’s equity, in
conjunction with the adoption in Israel of the Solvency II
Directive (“Directive” or “Solvency II”),
as amended and updated.
· Initial (core)
capital (basic tier 1), equals the components included in capital
attributable to shareholders of Clal Insurance. The overall capital
ratio must be at least 60% of the total equity of the
insurer.
· Secondary (tier 2)
capital includes complex secondary capital instruments (excluding
periodic accrued interest payments), subordinate secondary capital
instruments (as defined by the Circular) and any other component or
instrument approved by the Insurance Commissioner. A complex
secondary capital instruments is one that is subordinated to any
other instrument, except for initial capital, including financial
instruments available to absorb losses by postponing payment of
principal and interest. The first repayment date of secondary
capital instruments will be after the end of the period that
reflects the weighted average maturity of insurance liabilities,
plus two years, or after 20 years, whichever is first, but no
earlier than eight years from the date an instrument is issued. If
the complex secondary capital instrument includes an incentive for
early redemption, the first incentive payment date may not be
earlier than five years from the date of issue of the
instrument.
· Tertiary (tier 3)
capital includes complex tertiary capital instruments (excluding
periodic accrued interest payments) and any other component or
instrument approved by the Insurance Commissioner. A tertiary
capital instrument is subordinate to any other instrument, except
for primary and secondary capital, and includes financial
instruments available to absorb the insurer’s losses by
postponing the payment of principal. Tertiary capital will must be
junior to secondary capital and equal in the order of credit
repayments. The first repayment date on tertiary capital
instruments may not be earlier than five years from the date of
issuance. If the complex tertiary capital instrument includes an
incentive for early redemption, the first indentive payment date
may not be earlier than five years from the date of issue of the
instrument. Tertiary capital may not exceed 15% of the total
capital of the insurer.
Insurance
liabilities include liabilities that are not yield dependent but
excludes any liability fully backed by lifetime indexed bonds and
net of any reinsurance costs. Approval of the Insurance
Commissioner is required for inclusion of hybrid capital
instruments (primary, secondary or tertiary) in equity. The
Circular includes a Temporary Order regarding the breakdown of an
insurer’s equity (“Temporary Order”), which will
apply until full implementation of the Directive in Israel, when
announced by the Insurance Commissioner. The Temporary Order
defines the secondary capital issued according to Capital
Regulations, before amendment, as subordinate secondary capital and
imposes a limit equal to 50% of basic capital.
Distribution of dividends
– In accordance with rules promulgated by the Insurance
Commissioner, a dividend distribution may not be approved, unless,
after giving pro forma effect to the proposed distribution, the
insurer has a ratio of recognized equity to required equity of at
least 105%, as confirmed in filings with the Insurance
Commissioner. Prior approval of the Insurance Commissioner is not
required for any distribution of dividends if the total equity of
the insurance company, as defined by Supervision of Financial
Services (Insurance) (Minimum Equity Required of an Insurer),
Regulations, 1998 (“Minimum Capital Regulations”),
after giving effect to the distribution of the proposed dividend,
exceeds 115% of the required equity.
In November 2014,
the Insurance Commissioner outlined solvency rules
(“rules” or “regime”, as applicable) based
on Solvency II, in Israel, in a letter addressed to managers of the
insurance companies (“Letter”). In the Letter, the
Insurance Commissioner outlined a plan to adopt the 2016 European
model for calculating capital and capital requirements for the
local market, effective as of the annual reports for 2016
(“First Adoption Date”). During a period to be
determined by the Insurance Commissioner and as conditions require,
insurance companies will also be required to comply with capital
requirements under existing regulations. The Letter stated that
until final adoption, insurance companies must prepare additional
quantitative assessment exercises (IQIS) for the 2014-2015 period.
These requirements are intended to assess the quantitative effects
of adopting the model, as well as providing data for calibrating
and adjusting the model. In addition, the Letter addressed an
initiative to develop a framework for quarterly reporting of
insurance companies’ solvency ratio. The Letter also referred
to the Commissioner’s intention to publish provisions for
managing capital and targets for internal capital, to address a gap
survey that insurers will undertake with respect to their risk
management systems, controls and corporate governance and a
consultation paper to promote the process of self-assessment of
risks and solvency (ORSA).
In April 2015, the
Insurance Commissioner published a second letter titled “Plan
for the Adoption of Rules for Solvency, based on Solvency II”
and provisions for the IQIS4 exercises to be undertaken regarding
the 2014 historical financial statements. The letter emphasized
that the exercise reflects the decision of the Insurance
Commissioner to impose adjustments required for the Israeli
insurance market. The Letter further stated in connection with the
proposed adoption of IQIS5 that the Insurance Commissioner would
continue to monitor developments in the European markets and would
consider adjustments relevant for Israel.
In July 2015, the
Insurance Commissioner issued a letter concerning
“transitional provisions regarding the application of
solvency rules, based on Solvency II” (the “Letter on
Transitional Provisions”). The transitional provisions were
provided by reference to certain solvency rules set forth in the
European Directive relating to, inter alia, a gradual adoption of
capital requirements in respect of holdings of equity shares which
may a component to be included in the calculation of core capital.
In addition, the letter included transitional provisions regarding
submission of a plan to improve the capital ratios of insurance
companies whose ratios are negatively affected following adoption
of the new solvency rules beginning with the financial statements
for 2018. Adoption of the solvency rules are expected to change
both the recognized regulatory and required regulatory capital and
according to indications existing today, is expected to result in a
significant decline in the ratio between recognized capital and
required capital of Clal Insurance compared to capital ratios
calculated according to capital ratio requirements currently in
effect, and is expected to adversely affect the ability of Clal
Insurance and Clal Insurance Enterprises to distribute dividends
upon such adoption. However, as a rule, the capital requirements
under the solvency rule are intended to serve as a capital cushion
against more serious events, with a lower loss probability than the
capital requirements under current rules.
In May 2015, the
Board of Directors of Clal Insurance Enterprises and the Board of
Directors of Clal Insurance directed its management team and the
Risk Management Committee, which also functions as the Solvency
Committee (“Committee”), to examine measures Clal
Insurance may be able to employ to improve its capital ratio, in
accordance with the new solvency rules and to recommend a course of
action to the Board, including in relation to business adjustments
and/or financial transactions related to Clal Insurance’s
capital, its breakdown, and/or its responsibilities. The Committee
and Management have begun this examination, and during the first
stage, recommended that the Board issue secondary capital
instruments. The Committee will continue to examine other measures
in an effort to prepare the company for possible adoption of these
proposed capital requirements, and related measures.
Clal Insurance has
calculated its capital ratio using results as of December 31, 2014
(“Calculation Date”) and based on the IQIS4 rules and
has determined that it would be in compliance, as of the
Calculation Date, with the proposed capital requirements, in
the context of the transitional provisions, even before taking pro
forma account of the positive impact on the capital ratio provided
by the subsequent issuance of subordinated notes. The related
calculations were submitted to the Insurance Commissioner on August
31, 2015. The Insurance Commissioner has not yet published binding
provisions for adoption, and there is uncertainty regarding the
details of the final provisions. Clal Insurance will continue to
monitor the quantitative aspects of the proposed solvency rules
towards final adoption, in an effort to anticipate requisite
controls and capital requirements.
On March 14, 2016,
“IQIS Provisions for 2015” (“Draft”) was
published in preparation for the adoption of Solvency II. Insurance
companies are required to submit an additional quantitative
evaluation survey on the basis of December 2015 results
(“IQIS5”), by June 30, 2016. The Draft was issued by
reference to the European legislation adapted for requirements of
the local market and that goes beyond provisions for quantitative
evaluation surveys previously issued. The main changes relate to
establishing risk-free interest curves, through extrapolation to
the ultimate forward rate point, the components of recognized
capital, capital requirements less investments in infrastructure
(capital and debt), adjusting capital requirements for management
companies, and updating the formula for calculating capital
requirements for risk premiums and reserves for general insurance.
Clal Insurance is unable to assess the overall impact of the
changes based on the provisions in the Draft to carry out a further
quantitative evaluation survey, and will carry out an assessment of
the current capital status, when the binding provisions will be
finalized. According to the Draft, the IQIS5 calculation will be a
factor in assessing preparedness of insurance companies and to the
implementation and scope of the final provisions to be
adopted.
Capital
requirements under the Capital Regulations are based on the
separate individual financial statements of an insurance company.
For purposes of calculating recognized capital, an investment by an
insurance company in an insurance company or a controlled
management company, and in other investee companies will be
calculated on the equity basis, according to a holding rate, which
includes indirect holdings.
The minimum capital
required of Clal Insurance has been reduced, with approval of the
Insurance Commissioner, by 35% of the original difference
attributed to the managing companies and provident funds under its
control. However, when calculating the amount of dividends
permitted for distribution, this difference will be added at level
of the capital structure, as detailed in Paragraph 13.7.3 (C). In
September 2013, the Insurance Commissioner notified Clal Insurance
that the deducted amount to be added back to the minimum capital
required, will be after a deduction for a tax reserve accrued by
Clal Insurance following the acquisition of provident fund
operations. The approval of the Insurance Commissioner, as noted
above, will be canceled with adoption of capital requirements under
the Directive (see Paragraph 13.7.3 (C)) that will replace the
Capital Regulations.
In March 2013, Clal
Insurance received a letter from the Insurance Commissioner
regarding the determination of credit ratings according to an
internal model used by Clal Insurance (“internal
model”), to be applied as a risk rating methodology for a
subject insured, according to conditions of the relevant sector.
The Insurance Commissioner authorized Clal Insurance to allocate
capital for adjusted loans, ranked according to its internal model
and with reference to the rates specified in the Capital
Regulations. If there is an external rating available, the capital
allocation will be made using the lower of the available ratings.
The letter also requires Clal Insurance to submit immediate and
periodic reports as specified regarding these activities that make
the specified transactions subject to review by the Commissioner of
Insurance. As a result of its compliance with the provisions of the
letter, Clal Insurance’s capital requirements were reduced by
NIS 69 million, as at the end of the reporting period.
Permit Issued by the Insurance Commissioner to the Former
Controlling Shareholders of IDB Holdings to Retain Control of Clal
Insurance Enterprises and Consolidated Institutional
Entities
On May 8, 2014,
legal counsel for the former controlling shareholders of IDB
Development (Ganden, Manor, and Livnat Groups) was notified by the
Commissioner that in the context of arrangements among the
creditors of IDB Holdings (“IDBH”), and given that they
no longer controlled the Clal Insurance Enterprises Group, the
authorization previously issued by the Insurance Commissioner for
control of these entities was terminated, including, with respect
to Clal Insurance, Clal Credit Insurance and Clal Pension and
Provident Funds. IDB Holdings undertook to supplement (or to cause
its controlled affiliates to supplement) the required equity of the
insurers in compliance with the Capital Regulations, subject to the
a cap of 50% of the required capital of an insurer, and that the
obligation will take effect only if the insurer’s equity is
determined to be negative, and such funding amount will then be
equal to the amount of negative capital, up to the 50%
cap.
In addition, IDB
Holdings undertook to contribute to the equity of Clal Pension and
Provident Funds up to the amount prescribed by the Provident Fund
Regulations, for as long as IDB Holdings is the controlling
shareholder of the institutional entities. The authorization
specifies conditions and imposes restrictions on the ability of a
holding entity to impose liens on the equity of IDBD’s
institutional entities it holds. The former controlling
shareholders were also required, as long as any liens existed on
their equity interest of IDB Holdings, to ensure that Clal
Insurance Enterprises complied with applicable
capital requirements, such that the equity of Clal Insurance
Enterprises at no time was less than the product of the holding
rate of Clal Insurance Enterprises in Clal Insurance and 140% of
the required minimum equity of Clal Insurance, calculated according
to the Capital Regulations on September 30, 2005 (as the holding
rate was linked to the CPI of September 2005).
At the end of the
reporting period, the required minimum capital of Clal Insurance
Enterprises was NIS 2.9 billion, greater that the amount required
based on the foregoing calculation. The capital requirement is
calculated on the basis of the financial statements of Clal
Insurance Enterprises. Following termination of the control
authorization, the former controlling shareholders have questioned
whether the capital requirements applicable to Clal Insurance
Enterprises thereunder continue to apply.
Clal Insurance is
committed to finding a strategy to supplement its required equity
in compliance with the Capital Regulations if the equity of Clal
Credit Insurance becomes negative, and as long as Clal Insurance is
the controlling shareholder of Clal Credit Insurance. Clal
Insurance is committed to supplement the equity of Clal Pension and
Provident Funds as necessary to ensure it complies with the minimum
amount required by Income Tax Regulations (Rules for Approval and
Management of Provident Funds), 1964 (“Income Tax
Regulations”). This commitment is valid as long as Clal
Insurance controls, directly or indirectly, Clal Pension and
Provident Funds.
In February 2012,
Supervision of Financial Services Regulations (Provident Funds)
(Minimum Capital Required of a Management Company of a Provident
Fund or Pension Fund), 2012, was published along with Income Tax
Regulations (Rules for Approval and Management of Provident Funds)
(Amendment 2), 2012 (“new regulations”).
Pursuant to the new
regulations, the capital requirements for management companies were
expanded to include capital requirements based on the volume of
assets under management and applicable annual expenses, but not
less than the initial capital of NIS 10 million. In addition,
liquidity requirements were also prescribed. A fund management
company may distribute dividends only to the extent of any excess
above the minimum amount of equity required by said regulations. In
addition, a fund management company must provide additional capital
in respect of controlled management companies. As at the end of the
reporting period, the management companies controlled by Clal
Insurance have capital balances in excess of the minimum capital
required by the capital regulations for management companies. In
light of capital regulations for management companies and in order
to finance the expansion of operating and investing activities of
Clal Pension and Provident Funds, the Boards of Directors of Clal
Insurance and Clal Pension and Provident Funds in 2015 and 2014
approved an subscribed shares of Clal Pension and Provident Funds
in consideration for NIS 100 million and NIS 80 million,
respectively.
Anti-Money Laundering. In
September 2015, a draft Anti-Money Laundering Order was proposed
which seeks to expand its application to certain provident funds,
and reduced the amounts of accumulations, deposits and withdrawals
subject to reporting. Furthermore, the draft order specifies a
‘know your customer’ process that must be undertaken
before issuing a life insurance policy or opening a provident fund.
In October 2015, a draft addendum to the Anti-Money Laundering Law,
5776-2015 was published to provide for changes to existing law that
set forth stricter criminal penalties under the Anti-Money
Laundering Law and set forth provisions for sharing of information
between the Anti-Money Laundering Authority and the insurance
commissioner. In the evaluation of Clal Insurance, the draft order
and draft bill may adversely affect the sale of its
products.
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 subsidiaries as of June 30, 2016:
Name
of the entity
|
Country
|
Main
activity
|
%
of ownership interest held
by
the Company (4)
|
%
of ownership interest held by the
non-controlling
interest
|
Direct
interest of IRSA:
|
|
|
|
|
IRSA CP
(3)
|
Argentina
|
Real
estate
|
94.61%
|
5.39%
|
E-Commerce Latina
S.A. (3)
|
Argentina
|
Investment
|
100.00%
|
-
|
Efanur
S.A.
|
Uruguay
|
Investment
|
100.00%
|
-
|
Hoteles Argentinos
S.A.
|
Argentina
|
Hotel
|
80.00%
|
20.00%
|
Inversora
Bolívar S.A.
|
Argentina
|
Investment
|
100.00%
|
-
|
Llao Llao Resorts
S.A. (1)
|
Argentina
|
Hotel
|
50.00%
|
50.00%
|
Nuevas Fronteras
S.A.
|
Argentina
|
Hotel
|
76.34%
|
23.66%
|
Palermo Invest
S.A.
|
Argentina
|
Investment
|
100.00%
|
-
|
Ritelco
S.A.
|
Uruguay
|
Investment
|
100.00%
|
-
|
Solares de Santa
María S.A. (8)
|
Argentina
|
Real
estate
|
-
|
-
|
Name
of the entity
|
Country
|
Main
activity
|
%
of ownership interest held
by
the Company (4)
|
%
of ownership interest held by the
non-controlling
interest
|
Tyrus
S.A.
|
Uruguay
|
Investment
|
100.00%
|
-
|
Unicity S.A.
(8)
|
Argentina
|
Investment
|
-
|
-
|
Interest
indirectly held through IRSA CP:
|
|
|
|
|
Arcos del Gourmet
S.A.
|
Argentina
|
Real
estate
|
90.00%
|
10.00%
|
Emprendimiento
Recoleta S.A.
|
Argentina
|
Real
estate
|
53.68%
|
46.32%
|
Fibesa
S.A.
|
Argentina
|
Real
estate
|
100.00%
|
-
|
Panamerican Mall
S.A.
|
Argentina
|
Real
estate
|
80.00%
|
20.00%
|
Shopping
Neuquén S.A.
|
Argentina
|
Real
estate
|
99.14%
|
0.86%
|
Torodur
S.A.
|
Uruguay
|
Investment
|
100.00%
|
-
|
Interest
indirectly held through Tyrus S.A.:
|
|
|
|
|
Dolphin Fund Ltd.
(2)
|
Bermuda
|
Investment
|
91.57%
|
8.43%
|
I Madison
LLC
|
United
States
|
Investment
|
100.00%
|
-
|
IRSA Development
LP
|
United
States
|
Investment
|
100.00%
|
-
|
IRSA International
LLC
|
United
States
|
Investment
|
100.00%
|
-
|
Jiwin
S.A.
|
Uruguay
|
Investment
|
100.00%
|
-
|
Liveck
S.A.
|
Uruguay
|
Investment
|
100.00%
|
-
|
Real Estate
Investment Group IV LP (REIG IV)
|
Bermuda
|
Investment
|
100.00%
|
-
|
Real Estate
Investment Group V LP
|
Bermuda
|
Investment
|
100.00%
|
-
|
Real Estate
Strategies LLC
|
United
States
|
Investment
|
100.00%
|
-
|
Interest
indirectly held through Efanur S.A.:
|
|
|
|
|
Real Estate
Strategies LP
|
Bermuda
|
Investment
|
66.83%
|
33.17%
|
Interest
indirectly held through Dolphin Fund Ltd.
|
|
|
|
|
IDB Development
Corporation Ltd. (7)
|
Israel
|
Investment
|
68.28%
|
31.72%
|
Interest indirectly
held through IDBD:
|
|
|
|
|
Discount Investment
Corporation Ltd.
|
Israel
|
Investment
|
76.43%
|
23.57%
|
IDB Tourism (2009)
Ltd.
|
Israel
|
Holding company in
the tourism services sector
|
100.00%
|
-
|
IDB Group
Investment Inc.
|
Israel
|
Investment
|
100.00%
|
-
|
Interest indirectly
held through Discount Investment Corporation Ltd:
|
|
|
|
|
Property and
Building Corporation Ltd.
|
Israel
|
Real
estate
|
76.45%
|
23.55%
|
Gav Yam Land
Ltd.
|
Israel
|
Real
estate
|
52.80%
|
47.20%
|
Israel Property
Rental Corporation Ltd. (ISPRO)
|
Israel
|
Real
estate
|
76.45%
|
23.55%
|
MATAM - Haifa
Science Industries Center
|
Israel
|
Real
estate
|
38.30%
|
61.70%
|
Neveh-Gad Building
& Development Ltd.
|
Israel
|
Real
estate
|
76.45%
|
23.55%
|
Hadarim Properties
Ltd.
|
Israel
|
Real
estate
|
76.45%
|
23.55%
|
PBC USA Investment
Inc.
|
United
States
|
Real
estate
|
76.45%
|
23.55%
|
Shufersal
Ltd.
|
Israel
|
Supermarket
|
52.95%
|
47.05%
|
Shufersal Real
Estate Ltd.
|
Israel
|
Supermarket
|
52.95%
|
47.05%
|
Koor Industries
Ltd.(5)
|
Israel
|
Holding company in
the agrochemical sector
|
100.00%
|
-
|
Cellcom Israel Ltd.
(6)
|
Israel
|
Communication
services
|
41.77%
|
58.23%
|
Netvision
Ltd.
|
Israel
|
Communication
services
|
41.77%
|
58.23%
|
Elron Electronic
Industries Ltd.
|
Israel
|
Technology
development – Holding
|
50.32%
|
49.68%
|
Bartan Holdings and
Investments Ltd.
|
Israel
|
Investment
|
55.68%
|
44.32%
|
Epsilon Investment
House Ltd.
|
Israel
|
Investment
|
68.75%
|
31.25%
|
_____________
(1)
The Company has
consolidated the investment in Llao Llao Resorts S.A. considering
its equity interest and a shareholder agreement that confers it
majority of votes in the decision making
process.
(2)
Includes interest
indirectly held through Ritelco S.A..
(3)
Includes interest
indirectly held through Tyrus S.A..
(4)
Corresponds to the
interest directly held in each company.
(5)
Owns a 40% equity
interest of Adama.
(6)
The Company has
consolidated the interest in Cellcom taking into consideration its
equity interest and decision-making power given the fact that the
remaining interests are too disperse.
(7)
Until takeover was
secured, IDBD was valued at fair value in accordance with IAS 28
exception.
(8)
Were merged on July
1, 2015.
D. Property,
Plant and Equipment
In the ordinary
course of business, the leases property or spaces for
administrative or commercial use both in Argentina and Israel under
operating lease arrangements. The agreements entered into include
several clauses, including but not limited, to fixed, variable or
adjustable payments.
The following table
sets forth certain information about our properties for the
Operation Center in Argentina as of June 30, 2016:
Property
(6)
|
Date
of Acquisition
|
Leasable/
Sale
m2 (1)
|
Location
|
Net
Book
Value
Ps.(2)
|
Use
|
Occupancy
rate (7)
|
Edificio
República
|
Apr-08
|
19,885
|
City of Buenos
Aires
|
189
|
Office
Rental
|
100.0%
|
Torre
Bankboston
|
Aug-07
|
14,873
|
City of Buenos
Aires
|
134
|
Office
Rental
|
100.0%
|
Bouchard
551
|
Mar-07
|
-
|
City of Buenos
Aires
|
8
|
Office
Rental
|
-
|
Intercontinental
Plaza
|
Nov-97
|
6,569
|
City of Buenos
Aires
|
10
|
Office
Rental
|
100.0%
|
Bouchard
710
|
Jun-05
|
15,014
|
City of Buenos
Aires
|
60
|
Office
Rental
|
100.0%
|
Dique
IV
|
Dec-97
|
-
|
City of Buenos
Aires
|
-
|
Office
Rental
|
-
|
Maipú
1300
|
Sep-95
|
1,353
|
City of Buenos
Aires
|
5
|
Office
Rental
|
100.0%
|
Libertador
498
|
Dec-95
|
620
|
City of Buenos
Aires
|
3
|
Office
Rental
|
100.0%
|
Suipacha
652/64
|
Nov-91
|
11,465
|
City of Buenos
Aires
|
8
|
Office
Rental
|
90.7%
|
Dot
Building
|
Nov-06
|
11,242
|
City of Buenos
Aires
|
122
|
Office
Rental
|
100.0%
|
Santa María
del Plata
|
Oct-97
|
106,610
|
City of Buenos
Aires
|
13
|
Other
Rentals
|
100.0%
|
Nobleza
Picardo
|
May-11
|
109,610
|
City of Buenos
Aires
|
7
|
Office
Rental
|
74.8%
|
Other
Properties(5)
|
N/A
|
38,646
|
N/A
|
266
|
Other
Rentals
|
42.8%
|
Abasto(3)
|
Jul-94
|
36,737.6
|
City of Buenos
Aires, Argentina
|
245
|
Shopping
Center
|
99.8%
|
Alto
Palermo(3)
|
Nov-97
|
18,966.0
|
City of Buenos
Aires, Argentina
|
208
|
Shopping
Center
|
99.6%
|
Alto
Avellaneda(3)
|
Dec-97
|
35,887.0
|
Province of Buenos
Aires, Argentina
|
127
|
Shopping
Center
|
100.0%
|
Alcorta
Shopping(3)
|
Jun-97
|
15,876.7
|
City of Buenos
Aires, Argentina
|
116
|
Shopping
Center
|
89.1%
|
Patio
Bullrich(3)
|
Oct-98
|
11,782.7
|
City of Buenos
Aires, Argentina
|
109
|
Shopping
Center
|
99.1%
|
Alto
Noa(3)
|
Mar-95
|
19,039.9
|
City of Salta,
Argentina
|
32
|
Shopping
Center
|
100.0%
|
Buenos Aires
Design(3)
|
Nov-97
|
13,903.1
|
City of Buenos
Aires, Argentina
|
7
|
Shopping
Center
|
95.7%
|
Mendoza
Plaza(3)
|
Dec-94
|
42,043.0
|
Mendoza,
Argentina
|
92
|
Shopping
Center
|
95.2%
|
Alto Rosario
(3)
|
Nov-04
|
28,795.5
|
Santa Fe,
Argentina
|
127
|
Shopping
Center
|
100.0%
|
Córdoba
Shopping –Villa Cabrera(3)(11)
|
Dec-06
|
15,581.7
|
Córdoba,
Argentina
|
53
|
Shopping
Center
|
99.2%
|
Dot Baires
Shopping(3)
|
May-09
|
49,640.7
|
City of Buenos
Aires, Argentina
|
368
|
Shopping
Center
|
100.0%
|
Soleil Premium
Outlet(3)
|
Jul-10
|
13,991.1
|
Province of Buenos
Aires, Argentina
|
80
|
Shopping
Center
|
100.0%
|
La Ribera
Shopping(3)
|
Aug-11
|
9,850.6
|
Santa Fe,
Argentina
|
24
|
Shopping
Center
|
99.3%
|
Distrito Arcos
(3)
|
Dec-14
|
11,170.1
|
City of Buenos
Aires, Argentina
|
280
|
Shopping
Center
|
97.0%
|
Alto
Comahue(3)
|
Mar-15
|
9,889.6
|
Neuquén,
Argentina
|
318
|
Shopping
Center
|
96.6%
|
Patio
Olmos(3)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
26
|
Shopping
Center
|
-
|
Caballito Plot of
Land
|
Nov-97
|
23,791
|
City of Buenos
Aires
|
45,812
|
Land
Reserve
|
N/A
|
Other Land Reserves
(4)
|
N/A
|
6,126,022
|
City and Province
of Buenos Aires.
|
5,508
|
Land
Reserve
|
N/A
|
Luján
(3)
|
May-12
|
1,160,000
|
Province of Buenos
Aires.
|
41,861
|
Land
Reserve
|
N/A
|
Intercontinental(8)
|
Nov-97
|
24,000
|
City of Buenos
Aires
|
51
|
Hotel
|
70.58%
|
Sheraton
Libertador(9)
|
Mar-98
|
37,600
|
City of Buenos
Aires
|
28
|
Hotel
|
73.42%
|
Llao
Llao(10)
|
Jun-97
|
17,463
|
City of
Bariloche
|
77
|
Hotel
|
51.15%
|
______________
(1)
Total leasable area
for each property. Excludes common areas and parking
spaces.
(2)
Cost of acquisition
or development plus improvements, less accumulated depreciation,
less allowances.
(3)
Through IRSA
Commercial Properties.
(4)
Includes the
following land reserves: Pontevedra plot; Mariano Acosta, San Luis
and Merlo (through IRSA) and Intercontinental Plot (through IRSA
Commercial Properties) .
(5)
Includes the
following properties: Anchorena 665, Zelaya 3102, 3103 y 3105,
Rivadavia 2768, Constitución 1111, Santa Maria del Plata,
Puerto Retiro Plots 50%, Rio Parcel 50%, Libertador Parcel
50%.
(6)
All assets are
owned by us or through any our subsidiary.
(7)
Percentage of
occupation of each property. The land reserves are assets that the
company remains in the portfolio for future
development.
(8)
Through Nuevas
Fronteras S.A.
(9)
Through Hoteles
Argentinos S.A.
(10)
Includes
Ps.21,900,000 of book value that corresponds to “Terreno
Bariloche.”
(11)
Included in
Investment Properties is the cinema building located at
Córdoba Shopping – Villa Cabrera, which is encumbered by
a right of antichresis (right of possesion but not title) as a
result of a financial debt held by Empalme (merged with SAPSA. as
of January 1, 2009) with NAI INTERNACIONAL II Inc. The total amount
of the debt was Ps.17.7 million as of June 30,
2016.
The following table
sets forth certain information about our properties for the
Operation Center in Israel as of June 30, 2016:
Property
|
Date
of acquisition
|
Location
|
Net
book amount
|
Use
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tivoli
|
Oct-2015
|
United
States
|
2,047
|
Rental
properties
|
Kiryat Ono
Mall
|
Oct-2015
|
Israel
|
1,598
|
Rental
properties
|
Shopping Center
Modi’in A
|
Oct-2015
|
Israel
|
805
|
Rental
properties
|
HSBC
|
Oct-2015
|
United
States
|
11,225
|
Rental
properties
|
Matam park -
Haifa
|
Oct-2015
|
Israel
|
5,662
|
Rental
properties
|
Caesarea -
Maichaley Carmel
|
Oct-2015
|
Israel
|
583
|
Rental
properties
|
Herzeliya
North
|
Oct-2015
|
Israel
|
4,125
|
Rental
properties
|
Gav-Yam Center -
Herzeliya
|
Oct-2015
|
Israel
|
2,449
|
Rental
properties
|
Neyar Hadera
Modi’in
|
Oct-2015
|
Israel
|
680
|
Rental
properties
|
Gav yam park - Beer
Sheva
|
Oct-2015
|
Israel
|
700
|
Rental
properties
|
Hazomet Kfar
Saba
|
Oct-2015
|
Israel
|
117
|
Rental
properties
|
Bilu
|
Oct-2015
|
Israel
|
86
|
Rental
properties
|
Mazkeret
Batia
|
Oct-2015
|
Israel
|
109
|
Rental
properties
|
Netania
|
Oct-2015
|
Israel
|
849
|
Rental
properties
|
Rishon Le
Zion
|
Oct-2015
|
Israel
|
70
|
Rental
properties
|
Rehovot
|
Oct-2015
|
Israel
|
125
|
Rental
properties
|
Mizpe
Sapir
|
Oct-2015
|
Israel
|
124
|
Rental
properties
|
Holon
|
Oct-2015
|
Israel
|
327
|
Rental
properties
|
Haifa
|
Oct-2015
|
Israel
|
24
|
Rental
properties
|
Others
|
Oct-2015
|
Israel
|
8,759
|
Rental
properties
|
Tivoli
|
Oct-2015
|
United
States
|
24
|
Undeveloped parcels
of land
|
Queensridge
Towers
|
Oct-2015
|
Israel
|
266
|
Undeveloped parcels
of land
|
Zarchini
Raanana
|
Oct-2015
|
Israel
|
78
|
Undeveloped parcels
of land
|
Kurdani
|
Oct-2015
|
Israel
|
-
|
Undeveloped parcels
of land
|
Others
|
Oct-2015
|
Israel
|
1,777
|
Undeveloped parcels
of land
|
Tivoli
|
Oct-2015
|
United
States
|
1,981
|
Properties under
development
|
Ispro Planet
– Beer Sheva – Phase 1
|
Oct-2015
|
Israel
|
1,062
|
Properties under
development
|
Others
|
Oct-2015
|
Israel
|
880
|
Properties under
development
|
Shufersal´s
Stores
|
Oct-2015
|
Israel
|
10,478
|
Supermarkets
|
Total
|
|
|
57,010
|
|
ITEM
4A. UNRESOLVED
STAFF COMMENTS.
Not
applicable.
ITEM
5. OPERATING
AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS.
The following
management’s discussion and analysis of our financial
condition and results of operations should be read together with
“Selected Consolidated Financial Data” and our audited
consolidated financial statements and related notes appearing
elsewhere in this annual report. This discussion and analysis of
our financial condition and results of operations contains
forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and
assumptions. These forward-looking statements include such words
as, “expects”, “anticipates”,
“intends”, “believes” and similar language.
Our actual results may differ materially and adversely from those
anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of many
factors, including without limitation those set forth elsewhere in
this annual report. See Item 3 “Key Information – D.
Risk Factors” for a more complete discussion of the economic
and industry-wide factors relevant to us.
For purposes of the
following discussion and analysis, unless otherwise specified,
references to fiscal years 2016 and 2015 relate to the fiscal years
ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
A. OPERATING
RESULTS
Evolution
of our Business Segments
Operations Center in
Argentina
Shopping Centers
Our main purpose is
to maximize our shareholders’ profitability. By using our
know-how in the shopping center industry in Argentina as well as
our leading position, we seek to generate a sustainable growth of
cash flow and to increase the long-term value of our real estate
assets.
We seek to take
advantage of unsatisfied demand for retail offerings and
residential properties in urban centers throughout Argentina,
catering to our customers’ tastes and requirements.
Therefore, we seek to develop new shopping centers that offer
attractive prospects for growth, including the Buenos Aires
Metropolitan area and other cities throughout Argentina and
selectively in, other places abroad. To achieve this strategy,
relationships with more than 1,000 retailers and brands that make
up our select tenant portfolio that helps enhance our customer
experience.
During fiscal years
2014, 2015 and 2016, our Shopping Centers segment generated
revenues of Ps.1,383 million, Ps.1,778 million and Ps.2,406
million, respectively.
Offices and Others
We seek to purchase
and develop premium office buildings in strategically-located
business districts in Buenos Aires and other strategic locations
that we believe enhance returns and maximize potential for
long-term capital gain. We expect to continue focusing on
attracting premium corporate tenants to our office buildings.
Furthermore, we intend to consider new opportunities on a selective
basis to acquire or develop rental office buildings.
During fiscal years
2014, 2015 and 2016, our Offices and Others segment had revenues of
Ps.271 million, Ps.333 million and Ps.340 million,
respectively.
Sales and Developments
We seek to purchase
undeveloped properties in densely-populated areas and build
apartment complexes that offer green spaces for recreational
activities. We also seek to develop residential communities by
acquiring properties that offer convenient access to Buenos
Aires. We develop roads and other basic infrastructure
such as electric power and water, and then sell individual lots for
residential construction by individual owners. The historical
scarcity of mortgage financing restricted growth in middle class
home purchases, and as a result, we have focused on developing
residential communities for middle and high-income individuals, who
do not need to finance their home purchases. Furthermore, we seek
to continue to acquire undeveloped plots that are conveniently
located inside and outside Buenos Aires for subsequent sale. We
believe this land portfolio enhances our ability to make strategic
long-term investments and affords us a valuable pipeline for future
development.
During fiscal years
2014, 2015 and 2016, our Sales and Developments segment generated
revenues of Ps.85 million, Ps.15.4 million and Ps.8 million,
respectively, and recognized net gains from the sale of investment
properties (primarily offices and parking spaces) for Ps.236
million, Ps.1,163 million and Ps.1,068 million,
respectively.
Hotels
We believe our
portfolio of three luxury hotels is positioned to take advantage of
future growth in tourism and travel in Argentina. We seek to
continue with our strategy to invest in high-quality properties
which are operated by leading international hotel companies to
capitalize on their operating experience and international
reputation.
During fiscal years
2014, 2015 and 2016, our Hotels segment had revenues of Ps.332
million, Ps.396 million and Ps.534 million,
respectively.
International
In this segment, we
seek investments that present capital appreciation potential in the
long term. After the international financial crisis in 2008, we
took the opportunity in the real estate sector in the United States
to invest in two office buildings in New York City. In 2015, we
sold the Madison building. We retained our 49.9% equity
interest in a US entity that owns the “Lipstick” office
building located in the City of New York. In addition, jointly with
subsidiaries, we hold 49.0% of Condor Hospitality Trust
REIT’s voting rights (NASDAQ: CDOR). We intend to continue
evaluating -on a selective basis- investment opportunities outside
Argentina as long as they offer attractive investment and
development options.
During fiscal years
2014, 2015 and 2016, our International segment generated revenues
of Ps.84 million, Ps.26 million and Ps.0 million,
respectively.
Financial Operations and Others
We have maintained
our investment in Banco Hipotecario, the principal mortgage-lending
bank in Argentina, as we believe that we are able to reach good
synergies in the long term with a developed mortgage market. For
the fiscal years ended June 30, 2014, 2015 and 2016, our investment
in Banco Hipotecario generated a gain of Ps.184 million, Ps.143
million and Ps.257 million, respectively.
Operations Center in
Israel
Real Estate
IDBD holds,
together with PBC, two projects in Las Vegas (through IDBG Ltd.),
including a commercial and office project known as Tivoli Mall, the
first part of which was built in its entirety, and as of the end of
2015, has a blended occupancy rate of approximately 84%. The second
part of the project is currently under construction and is in the
marketing stage. It will include commercial areas with
an area of approximately 16,000 square meters, and office space
consisting of approximately 12,000 square meters. At present, we
have signed leases with an anchor tenant and additional lessees,
covering approximately 66% of the commercial area in the second
phase of the project and for approximately 8% of available office
space; and an additional project, involving two residential towers,
in which the remainder of the residential units were sold in their
entirety during the reporting year.
Supermarkets
Shufersal continued
deploying its strategic plan, focusing on building a commercial and
operating platform to enable growth in the coming years;
strengthening its competitive edge; offering more value to
customers and improving its service. Under its business plan,
Shufersal continues expanding and strengthening its brand; boosting
the development of its digital platforms, through Shufersal Online;
fostering complementary services in the sectors in which it
currently operates; and streamlining its real property, including
the closure and downsizing of existing branches and the opening of
new ones.
Agrochemicals
As a part of
Adama’s long-term strategy, in December 2015 Adama entered
into a commercial cooperation agreement, according to which Adama
will gradually become the sole distributor of formulated
agrochemical products in China of several agrochemical companies
controlled by ChemChina. This venture is expected to strengthen
Adama’s position in the Chinese market, by combining
Adama’s product offerings with ChemChina’s and
leveraging a significant distribution platform in China. On July
17, 2016, DIC, reported that it had accepted ChemChina’s
offer to purchase 40% of Adama Agricultural Solutions Ltd.’s
shares, indirectly controlled by IDBD through DIC. For more
information see “Recent Developments”.
Telecommunications
Cellcom operates in
a highly competitive environment. Cellcom’s business strategy
focuses on: offering comprehensive solutions to expand landline and
mobile communication services and optimization of costs and
expenses, including by means of carrying out streamlining
measures.
Insurance
The investment
managers in IDBD’s insurance business make use of an advanced
research department and effective trading execution, to ensure a
competitive advantage in order to achieve a fair long-term yield
for policy holders, maximizing income from investments in
accordance with the company’s risk appetite and the structure
of liabilities in the portfolios.
Others
Other activities
undertaken by IDBD through its subsidiaries include the assets and
income from technological developments, tourism, oil and gas
assets, electronics, and other activities.
Variability
of Results
Income derived from
the lease of office space and retail stores and sales of properties
are the two core sources of our income. The historical results of
our operations have varied over time based on the available
opportunities to acquire and sell properties. No assurance can be
given that our results will not continue to be influenced by
fluctuations in values of properties.
For additional
information, see “Comparability of
information”.
Critical
Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our significant
accounting policies are stated in Note 2 to our Audited
Consolidates Financial Statements, “Summary of significant
accounting policies”. The discussion below should be read in
conjunction with the referred note. Not all of these significant
accounting policies require management to make subjective or
complex judgments or estimates. The following is intended to
provide an understanding of the policies that management considers
critical because of the level of complexity, judgment or
estimations involved in their application and their impact on our
Audited Consolidated Financial Statements. These judgments involve
assumptions or estimates in respect of future events. Actual
results may differ from these estimates.
Estimation
|
Main
assumptions
|
Potential
implications
|
Business
combination - Allocation of acquisition prices
|
Assumptions
regarding timing, amount of future revenues and expenses, revenue
growth, expected rate of return, economic conditions, discount
rate, among other.
|
Should the
assumptions made be inaccurate, the recognized combination may not
be correct.
|
Recoverable amounts
of cash-generating units (even those including goodwill),
associates and assets.
|
The discount rate
and the expected growth rate before taxes in connection with
cash-generating units.
The discount rate
and the expected growth rate after taxes in connection with
associates.
Cash flows are
determined based on past experiences with the asset or with similar
assets and in accordance with the Group’s best factual
assumption relative to the economic conditions expected to
prevail.
Business continuity
and share market value of the public companies in connection with
cash-generating units.
Appraisals made by
external appraisers and valuators with relation to the
assets’ fair value, net of realization costs (including real
estate assets).
|
Should any of the
assumptions made be inaccurate, this could lead to differences in
the recoverable values of cash-generating units.
|
Control, joint
control or significant influence
|
Judgment relative
to the determination that the Group holds an interest in the shares
of investees (considering the existence and influence of
significant potential voting rights), its right to designate
members in the executive management of such companies (usually the
Board of directors) based on the investees’ bylaws; the
composition and the rights of other shareholders of such investees
and their capacity to establish operating and financial policies
for investees or to take part in the establishment
thereof.
|
Accounting
treatment of investments as subsidiaries (consolidation) or
associates (equity method)
|
Estimated useful
life of intangible assets, investment properties and property,
plant and equipment
|
Estimated useful
life of assets based on their conditions.
|
Recognition of
accelerated or decelerated depreciation by comparison against final
actual earnings (losses).
|
Fair value
valuation of investment properties
|
Fair value
valuation made by external appraisers and valuators.
|
Incorrect exposure
of investment property values
|
Income
tax
|
The Group estimates
the income tax amount payable for transactions where the
Treasury’s Claim cannot be clearly determined.
Additionally, the
Group evaluates the recoverability of assets due to deferred taxes
considering whether some or all of the assets will not be
recoverable.
|
Upon the improper
determination of the provision for income tax, the Group will be
bound to pay additional taxes, including fines and compensatory and
punitive interest.
|
Allowance for
doubtful accounts
|
A periodic review
is conducted of receivables risks in the Group’s
clients’ portfolios. Bad debts based on the expiration of
account receivables and account receivables’ specific
conditions.
|
Improper
recognition of charges / reimbursements of the allowance for bad
debt.
|
Hybrid financial
instrument related to the non-recourse loan from Koor
(Adama).
|
· The value of
Adama’s shares.
· Unobserved data
underlying the binomial model applied to the determination of the
embedded derivative instruments’ value.
|
Changes in losses
or profits resulting from the variation in the fair value of the
embedded derivative, and variations in the book amount of the
primary contract recognized as revenues or expenses from
financing.
|
Level 2 and 3
financial instruments
|
Main assumptions
used by the Group are:
· Discounted
projected income by interest rate.
· Values determined
in accordance with the company’s shares in equity funds on
the basis of its financial statements, based on fair value or
investment assessments.
· Comparable market
multiple (EV/GMV ratio).
· Underlying asset
price (Market price); share price volatility (historical) and money
market interest-rate curve (Libor rate).
|
Wrong recognition
of a charge to income / (loss).
|
Probability
estimate of contingent liabilities.
|
Whether more
economic resources may be spent in relation to litigation against
the Group; such estimate is based on legal advisors’
opinions.
|
Charge / reversal
of provision in relation to a claim.
|
Overview
We are engaged,
directly and indirectly through subsidiaries and joint ventures, in
a range of diversified activities, primarily in real estate,
including:
i.
the acquisition,
development and operation of shopping centers,
ii.
the acquisition and
development of office and other non-shopping center properties
primarily for rental purposes,
iii.
the development and
sale of residential properties,
iv.
the acquisition and
operation of luxury hotels,
v.
the acquisition of
undeveloped land reserves for future development or sale,
and
vi.
selective
investments mostly in Argentina, United States and
Israel.
Effects
of the Global Macroeconomic Environment
Most of our assets
are located in Argentina, where we conduct our operations, and in
Israel. Therefore, our financial condition and the results of our
operations are significantly dependent upon the economic conditions
prevailing in both countries.
The table below
shows Argentina’s GDP growth, inflation, Dollar exchange
rates and the appreciation (depreciation) of the Peso against the
U.S. Dollar for the indicated periods.
|
As
of June 30,
|
|
2016
|
2015
|
2014
|
GDP
growth
|
(3.4%)
|
1.2%
|
0.0%
|
Inflation
(IPIM)(1)
|
26.7%
|
13.6%
|
27.7%
|
Inflation
(CPI)(2)
|
47.1%
|
14.0%
|
15.0%
|
Appreciation
(depreciation) of the Peso against the U.S. Dollar(3)
|
(65.9%)
|
(11.8%)
|
(50.6%)
|
Average exchange
rate per US$1.00(4)
|
Ps.14.9900
|
Ps.9.0340
|
Ps.8.083
|
Appreciation
(depreciation) of the NIS against the U.S. Dollar
|
(1.1%)
|
(10.0%)
|
5.6%
|
______________________
(1)
IPIM is the
wholesale price index as measured by the Argentine Ministry of
Economy and Production. Given the modifications to the system that
INDEC uses to measure IPIM, there is no data for any price
variations from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016. For that reason, we
show accumulated prices from January 1, 2016 to June 30, 2016,
published by INDEC.
(2)
CPI is the consumer
price index as measured by the Argentine Ministry of Economy and
Production. Since January 2014, the Argentine government
established IPCNu, which more broadly reflects consumer prices by
considering price information from the 23 Argentine provinces and
the City of Buenos Aires. Therefore, the consumer price index for
our fiscal 2014 only takes into account the six-month period after
the new consumer price index was introduced. Given the
modifications to the system that INDEC uses to measure CPI, there
is no data for any price variations for the fiscal year ended at
June 30, 2016, yet. For that reason, we show the interanual
inflation published by “Dirección General de Estadísticas y
Censos de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Ministerio de
Hacienda”. It differs from inflation reported for 2015
and 2014 because of the change of government and changes in the
systems of measure of the INDEC. See Item 3.(a) Risk Factors
—Risks Relating to Argentina - There are concerns about the
accuracy of Argentina’s official inflation
statistics.
(3)
Depreciation
corresponding to fiscal year 2016 is mostly due to the devaluation
that took place on December 17, 2015.
(4)
Represents average
of the selling and buying exchange rate.
Sources:
|
INDEC, Argentine
Ministry of Economy and Production, City of Buenos Aires Ministry
of Treasury, Banco de la Nación Argentina,
Bloomberg
|
According to the
IMF estimates, Argentina’s GDP for 2016 is expected to
contract by 1.8% compared to 2015 due to a slight adjustment
recession during the year, primarily due to the correction of
macroeconomic and microeconomic distortions. However, growth is
expected to strengthen to 2.7% in 2017 on the back of
moderating inflation and more supportive monetary and fiscal policy
policies by the Central Bank. According to the Organization for
Economic Co-operation and Development (“OECD”)
Israel’s economic growth is projected to remain at 2.5% in
2016, before rising to 3% in 2017.
Argentine GDP
decreased 3.4% during our fiscal 2016, compared to GDP growth of
1.2% in our fiscal 2015. Consumption was the primary driver of
economic activity, as shopping center sales grew 41.4% as of June
30, 2016, compared to June 30, 2016, driven by the increase in
nominal salaries. As of June 30, 2016, the unemployment rate was at
9.3% of the country’s economically active population,
compared to 6.6% as of June 30, 2015. For the year ended at
December 31, 2015, Israel’s growth reached 2.5% and remained
at the same level for 2016.
Argentina’s
country risk, measured by the Emerging Market Bond Index, decreased
97 basis points for the 12 months ended June 30, 2016, maintaining
a high spread vis-à-vis other countries in the region. The
debt premium paid by Argentina was at 518 points in June 2016,
compared to 352 paid by Brazil, and 213 paid by
Mexico.
In regard to the
Argentine economy, changes in short and long-term interest rates,
unemployment and inflation may reduce the availability of consumer
credit and the purchasing power of individuals who frequent
shopping centers. These factors, combined with low GDP growth, may
reduce general consumption rates in our shopping centers. Since
leases agreements in our shopping centers for most of our revenue,
require tenants to pay a percentage of their total sales as rent, a
general reduction in consumption may reduce our revenue. A
reduction in the number of shoppers in our shopping centers and
consequently, in the demand for parking, may also reduce our
revenues from services rendered.
Regarding
Israel’s economy, and based on information published by OECD,
domestic demand is expected to remain the main driver of growth,
while external demand is projected to recover slowly due to the
high exchange rates that hold back exports. In this context,
unemployment is expected to remain low, and inflation is projected
to increase at very low levels.
Effects of inflation
The following are
annual inflation rates during our fiscal years indicated, based on
information published by the INDEC, which is dependent on the
Argentine Ministry of Economy and Production:
Year
ended June 30,
|
Consumer Price Index(1)
|
Wholesale
Price Index
|
2011
|
9.7%
|
12.5%
|
2012
|
9.9%
|
12.8%
|
2013
|
10.5%
|
13.5%
|
2014
|
15.0%
|
27.7%
|
2015
|
15.0%
|
13.4%
|
2016
|
47.1%
|
26.7%(2)
|
______________
(1)
In January 2014 the
Argentine government established IPCNu, which more broadly reflects
consumer prices by considering price information from the 23
provinces of Argentina and the City of Buenos Aires. Therefore, the
consumer price index for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014 only
takes into account the six month period starting on January 1,
2014.
(2)
Given the
modifications to the system that INDEC uses to measure IPIM, there
is no data for any price variations from July 1, 2015 to June 30,
2016. For that reason, we show accumulated prices from January 1,
2016 to June 30, 2016, published by INDEC.
Continuing
inflation will likely have an adverse effect on our operations.
Additionally, minimum lease payments from tenants in our shopping
centers are generally adjusted in accordance with the CER, an
inflation index published by the Central Bank. Although higher
inflation may increase lease payments, given that tenants tend to
pass on increased expenses to consumers, this trend could lead to
higher prices charged on goods sold which could result in lower
sales volumes and therefore reduce the component of rent we receive
based on sales revenue.
Since the INDEC
modified the methodology it uses to calculate the consumer price
index in January 2007, there have been concerns about the accuracy
of Argentina’s official inflation statistics, which led to
the creation of the IPCNu in February 2014 in order to address the
quality of official data.
Regarding rates of
inflation in Israel, the Consumer Price Index, according to OECD
was 0.5% increase in the prices for 2014, and deflation of 0.6% in
2015. Likewise, inflation projected for 2016 and 2017 is (0.2)% and
0.8%, respectively.
Seasonality
Our shopping
centers business is directly affected by seasonality, as if results
in fluctuations in the level of our tenants’
sales. During Argentine summer holidays (January and February) our
tenants’ sales are generally at their lowest level, whereas
during winter holidays (July) and in December (Christmas) they
reach their highest level. Clothing retailers generally change
their collections in spring and autumn, positively affecting our
shopping center sales. Sales at discount prices at the end of each
season are also one of the main sources revenue.
Also, in the
Israeli retail segment business results are subject to seasonal
fluctuations as a result of the consumption behavior of the
population proximate to the Pesach holidays (March and/or April)
and Rosh Hashanah and Sukkoth holidays (September and/or October).
This also affects the balance sheet values of inventory, customers
and suppliers. Our revenues from cellular services are usually
affected by seasonality, with the third calendar quarter of each
year characterized by higher roaming revenues due to increased
incoming and outgoing tourism.
In 2016, the
Passover holiday fell at the end of April, compared to 2015 when it
was at the beginning of April. The timing of the holiday affects
Shufersal’s sales and special offers in the second quarter of
2016, compared to last year. The Passover holiday in the second
quarter of 2016 had a greater effect on Shufersal’s results
than in the corresponding quarter in 2015, therefore analysis of
the results for the first half of the year compared to the
corresponding period in 2015 better represents the changes between
the periods.
Effects of interest rate fluctuations
Most of our U.S.
dollar-denominated debt accrues interest at a fixed rate. An
increase in interest rates will not necessary result in a
significant increase in our financial costs and may not materially
affect our financial condition or our results of
operations.
Effects of foreign currency fluctuations
A significant
portion of our financial debt is denominated in U.S. dollars.
Therefore, a depreciation or devaluation of the Argentine Peso
against the U.S. dollar would increase our indebtedness measured in
Pesos and materially affect our results of operations. Foreign
currency exchange rate fluctuations significantly increase the risk
of default on our mortgages and lease receivables. Foreign currency
exchange restrictions that may be imposed by the Argentine
Government could prevent or restrict our access to U.S. dollars,
affecting our ability to service our U.S. dollar-denominated
liabilities.
During fiscal year
2016 and 2015 the Peso depreciated against the U.S. dollar and
other currencies by approximately 66% and 12%, respectively, which
caused an impact on the comparability of our results of operations
for the year ended June 30, 2016 to our results of operations for
the year ended June 30, 2015, primarily in our revenues from office
rentals and our net assets and liabilities denominated in foreign
currency. The devaluation affected assets and liabilities
denominated in foreign currency, and this effect is shown in the
line “financial results, net” of our income
statement.
As a result of the
devaluation of the Peso and the discontinuation of the official
exchange rate by the newly elected Argentine government that took
office in December 2015, the exchange rate was Ps.13.0400 per
US$1.00 on December 31, 2015 and Ps.15.5100 per US$1.00 on
September 30, 2016.
During fiscal year
2016 and 2015, the Israeli New Shekel depreciated against the U.S.
dollar and other currencies by approximately 2.2% and 10%,
respectively, which caused an impact on the comparability of our
results of IDBD´s operations for the year ended June 30, 2016
to IDBD´s results of operations for the year ended June 30,
2015. As of June 30 2016, the offer exchange rate for
June 30, 2016 was NIS 3.8575=U.S.$1.00, and NIS 3.7464 per US$1.00
on September 30, 2016. According to information
published in the Monetary Policy Report in July 2016 by the Bank of
Israel, various models of the equilibrium exchange rate indicate
that the Shekel could be overvalued. For more
information about the exchange rates, see “Local Exchange
Market and Exchange Rates.”
Factors
Affecting Comparability of our Results
Business Segment Reporting
IFRS 8 requires an
entity to report financial and descriptive information about its
reportable segments, which are operating segments or aggregations
of operating segments that meet specified criteria. Operating
segments are components of an entity about which separate financial
information is available that is evaluated regularly by the CODM.
According to IFRS 8, the CODM represents a function whereby
strategic decisions are made and resources are assigned. The CODM
function is carried out by the President of the Company, Mr.
Eduardo S. Elsztain. In addition, and due to the acquisition of
IDBD, two responsibility levels have been established for resource
allocation and assessment of results of the two operations centers,
through executive committees in Argentina and Israel.
Following its
acquisition of control of IDBD, the Company reports its financial
and equity performance based on the new segment structure for the
year-end 2016.
Segment information
is now reported from two perspectives: geographic presence and
products and services. From the geographic point of view, the
Company has established two Operations Centers to manage its global
interests: Argentina and Israel. Within each operations center, the
Company considers separately the various activities being
developed, which represent reporting operating segments given the
nature of its products, services, operations and risks. Management
believes the operating segment clustering in each operations center
reflects similar economic characteristics in each region, as well
as similar products and services offered, types of clients and
regulatory environments.
Below is the
segment information prepared as follows:
Operations center in
Argentina
Within this center,
the Company operates in the following segments:
·
The “Shopping Centers” segment
includes the assets and operating results of the activity of
shopping centers portfolio, principally comprised of lease and
service revenues related to rental of commercial space and other
spaces in the shopping centers of the Company.
·
The “Offices and others” segment
includes the assets and operating results from lease revenues of
offices and others rental space and other service revenues related
to the office activities.
·
The “Sales and Developments”
segment includes the assets and operating results of the sales of
undeveloped parcels of land and/or trading properties, as the
results related with its development and maintenance. Also included
in this segment are the results of the sale of real property
intended for rent, sales of hotels and other properties included in
the international segment.
·
The “Hotels” segment includes
the operating results of hotels mainly comprised of room, catering
and restaurant revenues.
·
The “International” segment
includes assets and operating profit or loss from business related
to associates Condor and Lipstick. Through these associates, the
Company derives revenue from hotels and an office building in
United States, respectively. Until September 30, 2014, this segment
included revenue from a subsidiary that owned the building located
at 183 Madison Ave in New York, United States, which was sold on
September 29, 2014. Additionally, until October 11, 2015, this
international segment only included results from the investment in
IDBD carried at fair value.
·
The “Financial operations and
others” segment primarily includes the financial
activities carried out by BHSA and Tarshop and other residual
financial operations.
The CODM
periodically reviews the results and certain asset categories and
assesses performance of operating segments of this operations
center based on a measure of profit or loss of the segment composed
by the operating income plus the equity in earnings of joint
ventures and associates. The valuation criteria used in preparing
this information are consistent with IFRS standards used for the
preparation of the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements,
except for the following:
Operating results
from joint ventures: Cyrsa, NPSF, Puerto Retiro, Baicom and Quality
are evaluated by the CODM applying proportional consolidation
method. Under this method the income/loss generated and assets, are
reported in the income statement line-by-line based on the
percentage held in joint ventures rather than in a single item as
required by IFRS. Management believes that the proportional
consolidation method provides more useful information to understand
the business return. Moreover, operating results of EHSA joint
venture is accounted for under the equity method. Management
believes that, in this case, this method provides more adequate
information for this type of investment, given its low materiality
and considering it is a company without direct trade operations,
where the main asset consists of an indirect interest of 25% of
LRSA.
Operating results
from the Shopping Centers and Offices segments do not include
amounts attributable to building arrangement expenses and
collective promotion funds (“FPC”, as per its Spanish
acronym) as well as total recovered costs, whether by way of
expenses or other concepts included under financial results (for
example default interest and other concepts). The CODM examines the
net amount from these items (total surplus or deficit between
building administration expenses and FPC and recoverable
expenses).
The asset
categories examined by the CODM are: investment properties,
property, plant and equipment, trading properties, inventories,
right to receive future units under barter agreements, investment
in associates and goodwill. The sum of these assets, classified by
business segment, is reported under “assets by
segment”. Assets are allocated to each segment based on the
operations and/or their physical location.
Within the
operations center in Argentina, most revenue from its operating
segments is derived from, and their assets are located in,
Argentina, except for earnings of associates included in the
“International” segment located in United
States.
Revenues for each
reporting segments derive from a large and diverse client base and,
therefore, there is no revenue concentration in any particular
segment.
Operations center in
Israel
Within this center,
the Company operates in the following segments:
·
The “Real Estate” segment
includes assets and operating income derived from business related
to the subsidiary PBC. Through PBC, we operate rental properties
and residential properties in Israel, United States and other parts
of the world and carries out commercial projects in Las
Vegas.
·
The “Supermarkets” segment
includes assets and operating income derived from the business of
Shufersal which operates a supermarket chain in
Israel.
·
The “Agrochemicals” segment
includes income derived from the activities of Adama which is
accounted for as an associate using the equity method of accounting
Adama is specialized in agrochemicals, particularly for the
production of crops for consumption.
·
The “Telecommunications” segment
includes assets and operating income from the business of Cellcom
which is telecommunication service provider that offers mobile
phone services, fixed line phone services, data and Internet, among
others.
·
The “Insurance” segment includes
the operations of Clal which is one of the most important insurance
groups in Israel, and is mainly engaged in pension and social
security insurance, among others. As indicated in Note 16 to our
Audited Consolidated Financial Statements, 51% of the controlling
shares of Clal are held in trust as specified in a judicial order
of the Israel Securities Commission in order to comply with the
requirement that the controlling shares of Clal be offered for sale
to a third party; as a result, the Company is not fully
consolidated on a line-by-line basis but rather in a single line as
a financial instrument at fair value, as required by
IFRS.
·
The “Others” segment includes
the assets and income derived from other diverse business
activities, such as technological developments, tourism, oil and
gas assets, electronics, and others.
The CODM
periodically reviews the results and certain asset categories and
assesses performance of operating segments of this operations
center based on a measure of profit or loss of the segment composed
by the operating income plus the equity in earnings of joint
ventures and associates. The valuation criteria used in preparing
this information are consistent with IFRS standards used for the
preparation of the Audited Consolidated Financial
Statements.
As indicated under
Note 2 of our Audited Consolidated Financial Statements, the
Company decided to consolidate income derived from its operations
center in Israel with a three month lag, as adjusted for the
effects of significant transactions; hence, operating results of
IDBD for the period extending from October 11, 2015 (the date of
acquisition of control) through March 31, 2016, are included under
comprehensive income of the Company for the fiscal year ended June
30, 2016.
Furthermore,
comparative information has not been modified for as of that date
the Company did not exercise control over IDBD. The assessment of
this investment was part of the international segment of the
operations center in Argentina.
Goods and services
exchanged between segments are calculated on the basis of market
prices. Intercompany transactions between segments, if any, are
eliminated.
Business segments
involving the operations center in Argentina where assets are
reported under the proportional consolidation method, each reported
asset includes the proportional share of the Company in the same
class of assets of the associates and/or joint ventures. Only as an
example, the amount of investment properties reported includes (i)
the balance of investment properties as stated in the statement of
financial position, plus (ii) the Company’s share in the
balances of investment properties of joint ventures.
Within the
operations center in Israel, most revenue from its operating
segments are derived from, and their assets are located in, Israel,
except for part of earnings from the Real Estate segment, which are
generated from activities outside Israel, mainly in United
States.
Business
Segment Reporting
Operations Center in
Argentina
|
Fiscal
Year ended June 30, 2016
|
|
Shopping
Centers
|
Offices
and
others
|
Sales
and developments
|
Hotels
|
International
|
Financial
operations and others
|
Total
Urban Properties and Investment
|
|
(in
millions of Ps.)
|
Revenues
(i)
|
2,406
|
340
|
8
|
534
|
-
|
1
|
3,289
|
Costs
|
(402)
|
(51)
|
(20)
|
(361)
|
-
|
-
|
(834)
|
Gross
Profit/ (loss)
|
2,004
|
289
|
(12)
|
173
|
-
|
1
|
2,455
|
Gain from disposal
of investment properties
|
-
|
-
|
1,068
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1,068
|
General and
administrative expenses
|
(179)
|
(50)
|
(131)
|
(103)
|
(91)
|
-
|
(554)
|
Selling
expenses
|
(145)
|
(12)
|
(36)
|
(69)
|
-
|
(2)
|
(264)
|
Other operating
results, net
|
(42)
|
(6)
|
(8)
|
(2)
|
88
|
1
|
31
|
Profit
/ (loss) from operations
|
1,638
|
221
|
881
|
(1)
|
(3)
|
-
|
2,736
|
Share of profit /
(loss) of associates and joint ventures
|
-
|
14
|
5
|
-
|
(151)
|
231
|
99
|
Segment
Profit / (loss)
|
1,638
|
235
|
886
|
(1)
|
(154)
|
231
|
2,835
|
Investment
properties
|
2,262
|
853
|
335
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
3,450
|
Property, plant and
equipment
|
49
|
23
|
2
|
156
|
2
|
-
|
232
|
Trading
properties
|
-
|
-
|
252
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
252
|
Goodwill
|
7
|
4
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
11
|
Right to receive
future units under barter agreements
|
-
|
-
|
90
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
90
|
Inventories
|
19
|
-
|
1
|
8
|
-
|
-
|
28
|
Investments in
associates and joint ventures
|
-
|
31
|
|
62
|
|
-
|
|
(832)
|
|
1,703
|
964
|
Operating
assets (ii)
|
2,337
|
911
|
|
742
|
|
164
|
|
(830)
|
|
1,703
|
5,027
|
_____________
(i)
From all the
revenues corresponding to the Operations Center in Argentina, the
100% are originated mainly in Argentina. No external client
represents 10% or more of revenue of any of the reportable
segments.
(ii)
From all of the
assets corresponding to the Operations Center in Argentina included
in the segment, Ps.5,701 million are located in Argentina and
Ps.(674) million in other countries, principally in United States
for Ps.(832) million and Uruguay for Ps.158 million,
respectively.
|
Fiscal
Year ended June 30, 2015
|
|
Shopping
Centers
|
Offices
and
others
|
Sales
and developments
|
Hotels
|
International
|
Financial
operations and others
|
Total
Urban Properties and Investment
|
|
(in
millions of Ps.)
|
Revenues
(i)
|
1,778
|
333
|
15
|
396
|
26
|
-
|
2,548
|
Costs
|
(290)
|
(34)
|
(19)
|
(278)
|
(7)
|
-
|
(628)
|
Gross
Profit
|
1,488
|
299
|
(4)
|
118
|
19
|
-
|
1,920
|
Gain from disposal
of investment properties
|
-
|
-
|
1,163
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1,163
|
General and
administrative expenses
|
(136)
|
(58)
|
(50)
|
(78)
|
(56)
|
-
|
(378)
|
Selling
expenses
|
(113)
|
(22)
|
(9)
|
(52)
|
-
|
-
|
(196)
|
Other operating
results, net
|
(49)
|
(117)
|
13
|
-
|
183
|
(2)
|
28
|
Profit
/ (loss) from operations
|
1,190
|
102
|
1,113
|
(12)
|
146
|
(2)
|
2,537
|
Share of profit /
(loss) of associates and joint ventures
|
-
|
(3)
|
1
|
1
|
(1,189)
|
155
|
(1,035)
|
Segment
Profit / (loss)
|
1,190
|
99
|
1,114
|
(11)
|
(1,043)
|
153
|
1,502
|
Investment
properties
|
2,300
|
939
|
339
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
3,578
|
Property, plant and
equipment
|
48
|
28
|
1
|
165
|
1
|
-
|
243
|
Trading
properties
|
-
|
-
|
135
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
135
|
Goodwill
|
7
|
4
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
11
|
Right to receive
future units under barter agreements
|
-
|
-
|
90
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
90
|
Inventories
|
16
|
-
|
-
|
7
|
-
|
-
|
23
|
Investments in
associates and joint ventures
|
-
|
21
|
47
|
|
-
|
|
911
|
|
1,404
|
2,383
|
Operating
assets (ii)
|
2,371
|
992
|
|
612
|
|
172
|
|
912
|
|
1,404
|
6,463
|
_____________
(i)
From all revenues
corresponding to the Operations Center in Argentina Ps.2,522
million are generated in Argentina and Ps.26 million in the United
States. No external client represents 10% or more of revenue of any
of the reportable segments.
(ii)
From all assets
corresponding to the Operations Center in Argentina included in the
segment, Ps.5,445 million are located in Argentina and Ps.1,639
million in other countries, principally in United States for
Ps.1,533 million and Uruguay for Ps.106 million,
respectively.
|
Fiscal
Year ended June 30, 2014
|
|
Shopping
Centers
|
Offices
and others
|
Sales
and developments
|
Hotels
|
International
|
Financial
operations and others
|
Total
Urban Properties and Investment
|
|
(in
million of Ps.)
|
Revenues
(i)
|
1,383
|
271
|
85
|
332
|
84
|
1
|
2,156
|
Costs
|
(293)
|
(43)
|
(33)
|
(216)
|
(54)
|
-
|
(639)
|
Gross
Profit
|
1,090
|
228
|
52
|
116
|
30
|
1
|
1,517
|
Gain from disposal
of investment property
|
-
|
-
|
236
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
236
|
General and
administrative expenses
|
(102)
|
(42)
|
(37)
|
(60)
|
(59)
|
-
|
(300)
|
Selling
expenses
|
(73)
|
(21)
|
(14)
|
(42)
|
-
|
-
|
(150)
|
Other operating
results, net
|
(47)
|
(3)
|
8
|
(3)
|
(1)
|
(3)
|
(49)
|
Profit
/ (loss) from operations
|
868
|
162
|
245
|
11
|
(30)
|
(2)
|
1,254
|
Share of profit /
(loss) of associates and joint ventures
|
-
|
(1)
|
6
|
1
|
(616)
|
170
|
(440)
|
Segment
Profit / (loss)
|
868
|
161
|
251
|
12
|
(646)
|
168
|
814
|
Investment
properties
|
2,253
|
784
|
370
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
3,407
|
Property, plant and
equipment
|
20
|
30
|
4
|
164
|
2
|
-
|
220
|
Trading
properties
|
-
|
-
|
141
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
141
|
Goodwill
|
2
|
9
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
11
|
Right to receive
future units under barter agreements
|
-
|
-
|
85
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
85
|
Assets classified
as held for sale (iii)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1,358
|
-
|
1,358
|
Inventories
|
11
|
-
|
1
|
6
|
-
|
-
|
18
|
Investments in
associates and joint ventures
|
-
|
23
|
38
|
22
|
629
|
1,255
|
1,967
|
Operating
assets (ii)
|
2,286
|
846
|
639
|
192
|
1,989
|
1,255
|
7,207
|
_____________
(i)
From all revenues
corresponding to the Operations Center in Argentina Ps.2,072
million are generated in Argentina and Ps.84 million in the United
States. No external client represents 10% or more of revenue of any
of the reportable segments.
(ii)
From all of the
assets corresponding to the Operations Center in Argentina included
in the segment, Ps.5,108 million are located in Argentina and
Ps.2,099 million in other countries, principally in United States
for Ps.1,988 million and Uruguay for Ps.111 million,
respectively.
Operations Center in
Israel
|
June
30, 2016
|
|
Real
Estate
|
|
Supermarkets
|
|
Agrochemicals
|
|
Telecommunications
|
|
Insurances
|
|
Others
|
|
Total
|
|
|
Revenues
(i)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Costs
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross
profit
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gain from disposal
of investment properties
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
General and
administrative expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling
expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit
/ (Loss) from operations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share of profit /
(loss) of joint ventures and associates
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Segment
profit / (loss)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating assets
(ii)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating
liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating
assets (liabilities), net
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The following
tables present a reconciliation between the total results of
operations by segment information and the results of operations as
per the statements of income. The adjustments relate to the
presentation of the results of operations of joint ventures from
operations center in Argentina accounted for under the equity
method under IFRS and the non-elimination of the inter-segment
transactions.
|
Fiscal
Year ended June 30, 2016
|
|
Total
as per segment information
|
Adjustment
for share of profit / (loss)
of
joint ventures
|
Expenses
and
collective promotion funds
|
Adjustment
to income for elimination of
inter-segment
transactions
|
Total
as per Statement
of
income
|
|
(in
millions of Ps.)
|
Revenues
|
31,518
|
(29)
|
1,194
|
(8)
|
32,675
|
Costs
|
(21,315)
|
17
|
(1,207)
|
6
|
(22,499)
|
Gross
profit / (loss)
|
10,203
|
(12)
|
(13)
|
(2)
|
10,176
|
Gain from disposal
of investment properties
|
1,113
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1,113
|
General and
administrative expenses
|
(1,941)
|
1
|
-
|
7
|
(1,933)
|
Selling
expenses
|
(5,950)
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
(5,948)
|
Other operating
results, net
|
31
|
(2)
|
-
|
(5)
|
24
|
Profit
/ (loss) from operations
|
3,456
|
(11)
|
(13)
|
-
|
3,432
|
Share of (loss) /
profit of joint ventures and associates
|
437
|
10
|
-
|
-
|
447
|
Net
segment profit / (loss) before financing and taxation
|
3,893
|
(1)
|
(13)
|
-
|
3,879
|
|
Fiscal
Year ended June 30, 2015
|
|
Total
as per segment information
|
Adjustment
for share of profit / (loss)
of
joint ventures
|
Expenses
and
collective promotion funds
|
Adjustment
to income for elimination of
inter-segment
transactions
|
Total
as per Statement
of
income
|
|
(in
millions of Ps.)
|
Revenues
|
2,548
|
(27)
|
887
|
(5)
|
3,403
|
Costs
|
(628)
|
14
|
(901)
|
4
|
(1,511)
|
Gross
profit / (loss)
|
1,920
|
(13)
|
(14)
|
(1)
|
1,892
|
Gain from disposal
of investment properties
|
1,163
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1,163
|
General and
administrative expenses
|
(378)
|
1
|
-
|
3
|
(374)
|
Selling
expenses
|
(196)
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
(194)
|
Other operating
results, net
|
28
|
2
|
-
|
(2)
|
28
|
Profit
/ (loss) from operations
|
2,537
|
(8)
|
(14)
|
-
|
2,515
|
Share of (loss) /
profit of associates
|
(1,035)
|
12
|
-
|
-
|
(1,023)
|
Net
segment profit / (loss) before financing and taxation
|
1,502
|
4
|
(14)
|
-
|
1,492
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fiscal
Year ended June 30, 2014
|
|
Total
as per segment information
|
Adjustment
for share of profit / (loss)
of
joint ventures
|
Expenses
and
collective promotion funds
|
Adjustment
to income for elimination of
inter-segment
transactions
|
Total
as per Statement
of
income
|
|
(in
millions of Ps.)
|
Revenues
|
2,156
|
(41)
|
736
|
(6)
|
2,845
|
Costs
|
(639)
|
24
|
(744)
|
5
|
(1,354)
|
Gross
profit / (loss)
|
1,517
|
(17)
|
(8)
|
(1)
|
1,491
|
Gain from disposal
of investment properties
|
236
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
236
|
General and
administrative expenses
|
(300)
|
1
|
-
|
2
|
(297)
|
Selling
expenses
|
(150)
|
4
|
-
|
-
|
(146)
|
Other operating
results, net
|
(49)
|
4
|
-
|
(1)
|
(46)
|
Profit
/ (loss) from operations
|
1,254
|
(8)
|
(8)
|
-
|
1,238
|
Share of (loss) /
profit of associates
|
(440)
|
26
|
-
|
-
|
(414)
|
Net
segment profit / (loss) before financing and taxation
|
814
|
18
|
(8)
|
-
|
824
|
The following
tables present a reconciliation between the total results of
operations as per segment information and the results of operations
as per the statements of income. The adjustments relate to the
presentation of the results of operations
of joint ventures
from operations center in Argentina accounted for under the equity
method under IFRS and the non-elimination of the inter-segment
transactions.
|
June
30,
|
|
2016
|
|
2015
|
|
2014
|
|
Operations
center in Argentina
|
Operations
center in Israel
|
Total
|
|
Operations
center in Argentina
|
|
Operations
Center in Argentina
|
|
(in
millions of Ps.)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
assets per segment based on segment information
|
5,027
|
146,989
|
152,016
|
|
6,463
|
|
7,207
|
Less:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proportionate share
in assets per segment of joint ventures(3)
|
(118)
|
-
|
(118)
|
|
(97)
|
|
(150)
|
Plus:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment in joint
ventures (1)
|
203
|
-
|
203
|
|
169
|
|
294
|
Other
non-reportable assets(2)
|
6,899
|
-
|
6,899
|
|
3,087
|
|
2,459
|
Total
assets per segment as per statement of financial
position
|
12,011
|
146,989
|
159,000
|
|
9,622
|
|
9,810
|
__________________
(1)
Represents the
equity value of joint ventures that were proportionately
consolidated for information by segment
purposes.
(2)
Includes deferred
income tax, income tax credit, trade and other receivables
investments in financial assets, cash and cash equivalents and
intangible assets except for goodwill and right to receive
units.
(3)
Below is a detail
of the proportionate share in assets by segment of joint ventures
of the operations center in Argentina, included in the information
reported by segment:
|
June
30,
|
|
2016
|
2015
|
2014
|
|
(in
millions of Ps.)
|
|
|
|
|
Investment
properties
|
111
|
88
|
137
|
Property, plant and
equipment
|
1
|
1
|
-
|
Trading
properties
|
1
|
3
|
8
|
Goodwill
|
5
|
5
|
5
|
Total
proportionate share in assets per segment of joint
ventures
|
118
|
97
|
150
|
|
June
30, 2016
|
|
June
30, 2015
|
|
June
30, 2014
|
|
Operations
center in Argentina
|
Operations
center in Israel
|
Total
|
|
Operations
center in Argentina
|
|
Operations
center in Argentina
|
Total
liabilities per segment based on segment information
|
-
|
132,865
|
132,865
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Plus/Less:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
non-reportable liabilities
|
12,634
|
-
|
12,634
|
|
7,364
|
|
7,254
|
Total
liabilities per segment as per statement of financial
position
|
12,634
|
132,865
|
145,499
|
|
7,364
|
|
7,254
|
Share
of profit/(loss) of joint ventures of Argentina’s Operating
Center:
As stated in Note
2.3(e) to the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of June
30, 2016, 2015 and 2014 and for the fiscal years then ended, share
of profit/(loss) of joint ventures Cyrsa S.A., Puerto Retiro S.A.,
Baicom Networks S.A., Nuevo Puerto Santa Fe S.A., Quality Invest
S.A. and Entertainment Holding S.A., are presented by application
of the equity method in the line “Shares of profit/(loss) of
associates and joint ventures” in the consolidated statement
of income.
However, as
indicated in Note 6 to the Audited Consolidated Financial
Statements as of June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014 and for the years
then ended, in the business segment reporting, the operating
results of these joint ventures are presented by application of
proportionate consolidation. This method presents the results of
joint ventures in the income statement line by line. The operating
results of joint ventures are allocated to each business segment
based on the nature of the operations that give rise to them. In
addition, reporting contemplates certain transactions between
related parties that have been eliminated at the
level of the income statement but are, nonetheless, representative
of genuine revenues and/or costs of each segment. These
transactions include, mainly, leases of spaces and management
fees.
Comparability
of information:
During the fiscal
year ended June 30, 2014, the Company made an investment in IDBD,
through Dolphin, initially acquiring an equity interest of 26.65%.
IDBD is one of the largest and most diversified business groups in
Israel. Through its subsidiaries and other investments in several
markets and sectors, such as real estate, retail, agribusiness,
insurance, and telecommunications, among others, IDBD has
controlling or minority interests in leading companies such as Clal
Holding Insurance Enterprises (Insurance Company), Cellcom, Adama,
Shufersal, and PBC among others.
On October 11,
2015, the Company obtained control of IDBD. In conformity with IFRS
3, IDBD’s results of operations is included in the
Company’s financial statements since the acquisition date,
without affecting the information from previous
years. See Note 4 to our Audited Consolidated Financial
Statements. Therefore, the consolidated financial information for
periods before the acquisition is not comparable to prior
periods.
In addition,
following the acquisition of IDBD, the Company established two
levels in charge of allocating resources and assessing performance
at the two operating centers, through executive committees based in
Argentina and Israel. Consequently, the Company reports its
financial performance on the basis of the new segment structure.
Comparative information was amended to reflect the new
organization, as applicable. The information by segment is now
disclosed from two perspectives: geographic location and products
and services. Geographically, the Company has established two
operating centers to handle its global interests, one in Argentina
and the other in Israel. The Company considers the activities
developed by each operating center separately, and such activities
are reportable operating segments on the basis of the nature of
their products, services, operations and risks. In
management’s opinion, the operating segments are grouped so
as to reflect the similar economic features of each region, as well
as the similar products and services being offered, types of
clients and regulatory environments. For more information about our
acquisition of control of IDBD see “Significant acquisitions,
dispositions and development of business - Control obtainment of IDB
Development”
On the other hand,
during the fiscal years ended June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014, the
Argentine Peso depreciated against the US dollar and other
currencies by approximately 66%, 12% and 51%, respectively, with
the ensuing impact on the comparability of the figures disclosed in
the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements, mainly as a result
of the foreign exchange exposure of our revenues and costs from the
“Offices and Others” segment and our assets and
liabilities (mainly those of the Operations Center in Israel)
denominated in foreign currency.
Operations Center in
Argentina
Shopping
Centers
For the fiscal years ended June 30, 2016 and 2015
During fiscal year
2016 we maintained the same portfolio of operating shopping
centers.
As it concerns the
new shopping centers inaugurated in fiscal year 2015,
“Distrito Arcos” and “Alto Comahue”, the
periods during which operating income (loss) was recorded were
different in both years. Fiscal year 2016 includes 12 months of
operations of Distrito Arcos and Alto Comahue, while fiscal year
2015 includes six months and a half, and three months and a half of
operations, respectively. However, the income from these new
developments, both in the income statement and in the information
by segment, was not significant against the total figures of this
segment, for the indicated years. For this reason, there were no
material effects on the comparison of information.
For the fiscal years ended June 30, 2015 and 2014
During fiscal year
2015, we inaugurated two new shopping centers: “Distrito
Arcos,” located in the area of Palermo, City of Buenos Aires,
in December 2014 and “Alto Comahue,” located in the
City of Neuquén, Argentine Patagonian region, in March 2015.
Income from these new developments, both in the income statement
and the information by segment was not significant against the
total figures of this segment, for the indicated years. For this
reason, there were no significant effects on information
comparability.
Offices
and others
For the fiscal years ended June 30, 2016 and 2015
During fiscal years
ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, the comparability of revenues and
costs from the Offices and Others segment was affected by the
partial sale of rental property allocated to this segment. In this
regard, during fiscal years ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 the
Company sold several floors at the buildings Maipú 1300,
Intercontinental Plaza, Bouchard 551 and Dique IV in its entirety
(a leasable area of 30,658 sqm, accounting for approximately 27% of
the total leasable area at the beginning of the year) and Isla
Sirgadero.
For the fiscal years ended June 30, 2015 and 2014
During fiscal year
2015, the revenues and costs from our Offices and Others segment
saw their comparability affected by partial sales of properties
intended for lease allocated to that segment. In this respect,
during fiscal years 2015 and 2014, 10,792 sqm of leasable surface
area was sold (approximately 8.8% of total leasable area at the
beginning of the fiscal year), and 8,744 sqm of leasable surface
area (approximately 6.2% of total leasable area at the beginning of
the fiscal year), respectively.
Additionally, in
December 2014, the Company transferred 83,789 sqm of rental
buildings from IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones S.A. to IRSA
Propiedades Comerciales S.A. This transaction, though at the
consolidated level, did not have accounting effects because it was
a related party transaction, was considered a business combination,
and therefore, costs related to this transaction of Ps.110.5
million were recognized as income during fiscal year 2015 in
“Other operating results, net”.
Sales
and Developments
Revenues and costs
from this segment often vary significantly from one fiscal year to
another due to the non-recurrence of different sales transactions
performed by the Company throughout the time.
Hotels
For the fiscal years ended June 30, 2016, 2015 and
2014
During these fiscal
years, there were no factors affecting comparability.
International
For the fiscal years ended June 30, 2016 and 2015
The most affected
line in terms of comparability was “Share of profit / (loss)
of associates and joint ventures” for, until October 11,
2015, the profit (loss) from the investment in IDBD at fair value
was reported within the International segment.
On the other hand,
the operating income (loss) from this segment was also affected,
but to a lesser extent, by the profits (losses) derived from the
Madison building, which was disposed of during fiscal year 2015. No
operation involving this building was accounted for during fiscal
year 2016 while operations with this building were included during
fiscal year 2015 until September 2014.
For the fiscal years ended June 30, 2015 and 2014
Revenues and costs
from the international segment were mainly affected by the only
3-month consolidation in fiscal 2015, compared to the 12-month
consolidation in fiscal 2014, of the results of Rigby 183 LLC
(“Rigby 183”), which owns the Madison 183 building,
located in the City of New York, that was sold on September 2014,
and to a lesser extent, by the effect of devaluation described
above.
Financial
Operations and Others
For the fiscal years ended June 30, 2016 and 2015
During fiscal year
2016, there were no factors affecting comparability, except for the
effect of the change in the valuation of our investment in Avenida
accounted for during the previous year. No operating income (loss)
was accounted for during 2016 in relation to this investment, as
compared to fiscal year 2015 when operating income (loss) was
recorded for the first three months of the year.
For the fiscal years ended June 30, 2015 and 2014
During fiscal year
2015, the results of this segment were affected by different
transactions performed by the Company in relation to the investment
in Avenida, including the exercise of warrants, the dilution of
part of our interest in this company in view of
the entry of a new investor and the sale of 5% of our shareholding.
As a result of all these transactions, as from the second quarter
of fiscal year 2015, we ceased to have significant influence on
Avenida and therefore, we ceased to recognize it as an investment
in an associate, accounted for under the equity method, and we
started to recognize it as a financial asset valued at fair value
through profit or loss, which are recognized in financial and
holding results, net and are excluded in the segment
reporting.
Results
of operations for the fiscal years ended on June 30, 2016 and
2015
Revenues
|
|
Year
ended on June 30, 2015
|
Revenues
|
|
Income
statement
|
Interest
in joint ventures
|
Expenses
and Collective Promotion Fund
|
Inter-segment
eliminations
|
Segment-reporting
|
|
|
(in
millions of Ps.)
|
Operations
Center in Argentina
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shopping
Centers
|
|
3,487
|
20
|
(1,101)
|
-
|
2,406
|
Offices and
Others
|
|
422
|
4
|
(93)
|
7
|
340
|
Sales and
Developments
|
|
3
|
5
|
-
|
-
|
8
|
Hotels
|
|
533
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
534
|
International
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Financial
Operations and Others
|
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
Total
Operations Center in Argentina
|
|
4,446
|
29
|
(1,194)
|
8
|
3,289
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operations
Center in Israel
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Real
Estate
|
|
1,538
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1,538
|
Supermarkets
|
|
18,610
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
18,610
|
Agrochemicals
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Telecommunications
|
|
6,655
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
6,655
|
Insurance
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Other
|
|
1,426
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1,426
|
Total
Operations Center in Israel
|
|
28,229
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
28,229
|
Total
Revenues
|
|
32,675
|
29
|
(1,194)
|
8
|
31,518
|
Operations
Center in Argentina
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shopping
Centers
|
|
2,571
|
13
|
(806)
|
-
|
1,778
|
Offices and
Others
|
|
398
|
9
|
(79)
|
5
|
333
|
Sales and
Developments
|
|
10
|
5
|
-
|
-
|
15
|
Hotels
|
|
396
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
396
|
International
|
|
28
|
-
|
(2)
|
-
|
26
|
Financial
Operations and Others
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Total
Revenues
|
|
3,403
|
27
|
(887)
|
5
|
2,548
|
Revenues from
sales, leases and services, increased Ps.29,272 million, from
Ps.3,403 million during fiscal year 2015 to Ps.32,675 million
during fiscal year 2016 (Ps.28,229 million of which derive from the
Operations Center in Israel and Ps.4,446 million from the
Operations Center in Argentina). Without considering the revenues
from the Operations Center in Israel, revenues from sales, leases
and services increased by 30.6%.
Revenues from
common maintenance expenses and common advertising fund increased
by 34.6%, from Ps.887 million (of which Ps.806 million are
allocated to the Shopping Centers segment and Ps.79 million are
allocated to the Offices and Others segment within the Operations
Center in Argentina) during fiscal year 2015 to Ps.1,194 million
(of which Ps.1,101 million are allocated to the Shopping Centers
segment and Ps.93 million are allocated to the Offices and Others
segment) during fiscal year 2016.
Furthermore,
revenues from interests in our joint ventures increased 7.4%, from
Ps.27 million during fiscal year 2015 (of which Ps.13 million are
allocated to the Shopping Centers segment, Ps.9 million to the
Offices and Others segment, and Ps.5 million to the Sales and
Developments segment within the Operations Center in Argentina) to
Ps.29 million during fiscal year 2016 (of which Ps.20 million are
allocated to the Shopping Centers segment, Ps.4 million to the
Offices and Others segment, and Ps.5 million to the Sales and
Developments segment within the Operations Center in Argentina),
mainly as a result of increased revenues from our joint business
Nuevo Puerto Santa Fe S.A, and partially offset by a decline in
revenues from our joint business Quality Invest S.A.
Finally,
inter-segment revenues increased by 60%, from Ps.5 million during
fiscal year 2015 (allocated to the Offices and Others segment
within the Operations Center in Argentina) to Ps.8 million during
fiscal year 2016 (of which Ps.7 million are allocated to
the Offices and Others segment and Ps.1 million to the Hotels
segment within the Operations Center in Argentina).
Thus, according to
business segment reporting (taking into consideration the revenues
from our joint businesses and without considering the revenues from
common maintenance expenses and common advertising fund or
inter-segment revenues), revenues grew by Ps.28,970 million from
Ps.2,548 million during fiscal year 2015 to Ps.31,518 million
during fiscal year 2016 (of which Ps.28,229 million are derived
from the Operations Center in Israel and Ps.3,289 million are
derived from the Operations Center in Argentina). Without
considering the revenues from the Operations Center in Israel,
revenues, pursuant to business segment reporting, grew by
29.1%.
Operations Center in
Argentina
Shopping Centers. Revenues from the
Shopping Centers segment increased by 35.3%, from Ps.1,778 million
during fiscal year 2015 to Ps.2,406 million during fiscal year
2016. This increase was mainly attributable to: (i) a Ps.465
million increase in the revenues from base and percentage rents
stemming from a 34.4% increase in our tenants’ total sales,
from Ps.21,509 million during fiscal year 2015 to Ps.28,905 million
during fiscal year 2016, (ii) a Ps.52 million increase in revenues
from admission fees, (iii) a Ps.41 million increase in revenues
from parking lot, and (iv) a Ps.34 million increase in revenues
from commissions, among other items.
Offices and Others. Revenues from the
Offices and Others segment rose by 2.1% from Ps.333 million during
fiscal year 2015 to Ps.340 million during fiscal year 2016. They
were affected by the partial sales of investment properties that
took place during fiscal year 2016 and caused a reduction in the
segment’s total leasable surface area. Rental revenues,
considering properties that are similar for both fiscal years on
account of no reductions in their leasable area, rose by 34.0%,
from Ps.200 million during fiscal year ended June 30, 2015 to
Ps.268 million during fiscal year ended June 30, 2016, mainly due
to the depreciation of the Peso while rental revenues associated
with properties whose leasable area had sustained a reduction,
dropped by 49.5%, from Ps.111 million during fiscal year 2015 to
Ps.56 million during fiscal year 2016. At the end of fiscal year
2016, the average occupancy rate for the portfolio of premium
offices had been 97.7% and the average rental remained close to
US$27 per square meter.
Sales and Developments. Revenues from
the Sales and Developments segment decreased by 46.7%, from Ps.15
million during fiscal year 2015 to Ps.8 million during fiscal year
2016. This reduction is mainly due to lower revenues from the sales
of units at Condominios I and II (Ps.7 million).
Hotels. Revenues from our Hotels segment
rose by 34.8%, from Ps.396 million during fiscal year 2015 to
Ps.534 million during fiscal year 2016, primarily due to a 34.4%
increase in the average rate per room (measured in pesos) of our
hotel portfolio.
International. Revenues from the
International segment dropped by 100.0% as compared to the Ps.26
million accounted for in fiscal year 2015 due to the sale of the
Madison 183 building completed by the Company in fiscal year
2015.
Financial Operations and Others.
Revenues from the Financial Operations and Others segment did not
experience significant changes during the reported
periods.
Operations Center in
Israel
Real Estate. During fiscal year 2016,
revenues from the Real Estate segment totaled Ps.1,538
million.
Supermarkets. During fiscal year 2016,
revenues from the Supermarkets segment totaled Ps.18,610
million.
Telecommunications. During fiscal year
2016, revenues from the Telecommunications segment totaled Ps.6,655
million.
Others. During fiscal year 2016,
revenues from the Others segment totaled Ps.1,426
million.
Costs
|
|
Year
ended on June 30, 2016
|
Costs
|
|
Income
statement
|
Interest
in joint ventures
|
Expenses
and Collective Promotion Fund
|
Inter-segment
eliminations
|
Segment-reporting
|
|
|
(in
millions of Ps.)
|
Operations
Center in Argentina
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shopping
Centers
|
|
(1,505)
|
(4)
|
1,113
|
(6)
|
(402)
|
Offices and
Others
|
|
(137)
|
(8)
|
94
|
-
|
(51)
|
Sales and
Developments
|
|
(15)
|
(5)
|
-
|
-
|
(20)
|
Hotels
|
|
(361)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(361)
|
International
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Financial
Operations and Others
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
|
Year
ended on June 30, 2016
|
Costs
|
|
Income
statement
|
Interest
in joint ventures
|
Expenses
and Collective Promotion Fund
|
Inter-segment
eliminations
|
Segment-reporting
|
Total
Operations Center in Argentina
|
|
(2,018)
|
(17)
|
1,207
|
(6)
|
(834)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operations
Center in Israel
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Real
Estate
|
|
(837)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(837)
|
Supermarkets
|
|
(13,925)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(13,925)
|
Agrochemicals
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Telecommunications
|
|
(4,525)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(4,525)
|
Insurance
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Other
|
|
(1,194)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(1,194)
|
Total
Operations Center in Israel
|
|
(20,481)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(20,481)
|
Total
Costs
|
|
(22,499)
|
(17)
|
1,207
|
(6)
|
(21,315)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operations
Center in Argentina
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shopping
Centers
|
|
(1,102)
|
(4)
|
820
|
(4)
|
(290)
|
Offices and
Others
|
|
(108)
|
(5)
|
79
|
-
|
(34)
|
Sales and
Developments
|
|
(14)
|
(5)
|
-
|
-
|
(19)
|
Hotels
|
|
(278)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(278)
|
International
|
|
(9)
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
(7)
|
Financial
Operations and Others
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Total
Costs
|
|
(1,511)
|
(14)
|
901
|
(4)
|
(628)
|
|
|
Year
ended on June 30, 2015
|
Costs
|
|
Income
statement
|
Interest
in joint ventures
|
Expenses
and Collective Promotion Fund
|
Inter-segment
eliminations
|
Segment-reporting
|
|
|
(in
millions of Ps.)
|
Operations
Center in Argentina
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shopping
Centers
|
|
(1,102)
|
(4)
|
820
|
(4)
|
(290)
|
Offices and
Others
|
|
(108)
|
(5)
|
79
|
-
|
(34)
|
Sales and
Developments
|
|
(14)
|
(5)
|
-
|
-
|
(19)
|
Hotels
|
|
(278)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(278)
|
International
|
|
(9)
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
(7)
|
Financial
Operations and Others
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Total
Costs
|
|
(1,511)
|
(14)
|
901
|
(4)
|
(628)
|
Total consolidated
costs, pursuant to the income statement, increased by Ps.20,988
million, from Ps.1,511 million during fiscal year 2015 to Ps.22,499
million during fiscal year 2016 (of which Ps.20,481 million are
derived from the Operations Center in Israel and Ps.2,018 million
from the Operations Center in Argentina). Without considering the
costs from the Operations Center in Israel, costs rose by 33.6%.
Total consolidated costs as a percentage of total consolidated
revenues also increased by 44.4% during fiscal year 2015 to 68.9%
during fiscal year 2016, and such increase is mainly attributable
to the Operations Center in Israel. Without considering the costs
from the Operations Center in Israel, consolidated costs as a
percentage of total consolidated revenues experienced a slight
increase from 44.4% during fiscal year 2015 to 45.4% during fiscal
year 2016.
In turn, costs from
common maintenance expenses and the common advertising fund
increased by 34.0%, from Ps.901 million during fiscal year 2015 (of
which Ps.820 million are allocated to the Shopping Centers segment
and Ps.79 million to the Offices and Others segment within the
Operations Center in Argentina) to Ps.1,207 million during fiscal
year 2016 (of which Ps.1,113 million are allocated to the Shopping
Centers segment and Ps.94 million to the Offices and Others segment
within the Operations Center in Argentina), mainly due to increased
costs originated by our Shopping Centers, which rose by 35.7% from
Ps.820 million in fiscal year 2015 to Ps.1,113 million in fiscal
year 2016, mainly as a result of: (i) an increase in advertising
expenses of Ps.111.8 million, (ii) an increase in salaries, social
security charges and other personnel expenses of Ps.103.1 million;
(iii) an increase in maintenance, security, cleaning, repair and
other expenses of Ps.100.8 million(caused mainly by price raises in
security and cleaning services and in public utilities rates), (iv)
an increase in taxes, rates and contributions, and other expenses
of Ps.25.5 million; and (v) an increase in other expenses of Ps.42
million (to cover the deficit in the common advertising fund and
common maintenance expenses). Such change was also attributable to:
a Ps.54.1 million increase from Ps.28.3 million during fiscal year
2015 to Ps.82.4 million during fiscal year 2016, mostly caused by
the acquisition of new buildings (maintenance, cleaning, lease,
common maintenance andother
expenses of Ps.36.1 million, salaries and social security charges
of Ps.10.8 million, and taxes, rates and contributions, and
utilities of Ps.8.9 million).
Furthermore, costs
from our joint ventures showed a net increase of 21.4%, from Ps.14
million during fiscal year 2015 (of which Ps.4 million are
allocated to the Shopping Centers segment, Ps.5 million to the
Offices and Others segment, and Ps.5 million to the Sales and
Developments segment within the Operations Center in Argentina) to
Ps.17 million during fiscal year 2016 (of which Ps.4 million are
allocated to the Shopping Centers segment, Ps.8 million to the
Offices and Others segment, and Ps.5 million to the Sales and
Developments segment within the Operations Center in
Argentina).
Finally, costs from
inter-segment transactions increased by 50.0%, from Ps.4 million
during fiscal year 2015 to Ps.6 million during fiscal year 2016
(which are fully allocated to the Shopping Centers segment within
the Operations Center in Argentina).
Therefore, based on
business segment reporting (taking into consideration the costs
from our joint businesses and without considering the costs from
common maintenance expenses and common advertising fund or costs
from inter-segment operations), costs rose by Ps.20,687 million
from Ps.628 million during fiscal year 2015 to Ps.21,315 million
during fiscal year 2016 (of which Ps.20,481 million are
attributable to the Operations Center in Israel and Ps.834 million
to the Operations Center in Argentina). Without considering the
costs from the Operations Center in Israel, costs rose by 32.8%.
Furthermore, total costs as a percentage of total revenues,
pursuant to business segment reporting, increased from 24.6% during
fiscal year 2015 to 67.6% during fiscal year 2016, and such
increase is mainly attributable to the Operating Center in Israel.
Without considering the effect of the Operations Center in Israel,
total costs as a percentage of total revenues experienced a slight
increase from 24.6% during fiscal year 2015 to 25.4% during fiscal
year 2016.
Operations Center in
Argentina
Shopping Centers. Costs from the
Shopping Centers segment increased by 38.6%, from Ps.290 million
during fiscal year 2015 to Ps.402 million during fiscal year 2016.
This increase is mainly due to: (i) higher depreciation and
amortization costs of Ps.56 million; (ii) increased lease and
common maintenance expenses of Ps.30 million; (iii) a Ps.10 million
increase in maintenance, security, cleaning, repair and other
expenses (caused mainly by higher security and cleaning services
expenses and increased public utilities costs); and (iv) a Ps.10
million increase in salaries, social security charges and other
personnel expenses, among other items. Costs from the Shopping
Centers segment, as a percentage of revenues derived from this
segment, increased slightly from 16.3% during the fiscal year ended
June 30, 2015 to 16.7% during fiscal year 2016.
Offices and Others. Costs in the Offices
and Others segment increased by 50.0%, from Ps.34 million during
fiscal year 2015 to Ps.51 million during fiscal year 2016, mainly
as a consequence of: (i) a Ps.7 million increase in maintenance,
security, cleaning, repair and other expenses; (ii) an increase in
lease and common maintenance expenses of Ps.6 million and (iii) an
increase in amortization and depreciation expense of Ps.5 million.
This variance is affected by the partial sales of investment
properties available for lease during fiscal year 2016. Costs
associated to non-comparable properties increased by 4.0%, from
Ps.9 million to Ps.10 million. In addition, costs, costs associated
with comparable properties in both fiscal years when there were no
partial sales, increased by 76.8%, from Ps.24 million to Ps.42
million, primarily owing to increased maintenance costs. Total
costs in the Offices and Others segment, as a percentage of this
segment’s revenues, rose from 10.2% during fiscal year 2015
to 15.0% during fiscal year 2016.
Sales and Developments. This
segment’s costs often exhibit significant changes from period
to period because of the non-recurrence of the sales of properties
by the Company over time. The costs associated to our Sales and
Developments segment increased by 5.3%, from Ps.19 million during
fiscal year 2015 to Ps.20 million during fiscal year 2016. Costs in
the Sales and Developments segment, as a percentage of this
segment’s revenues, increased from 126.7% during fiscal year
2015 to 250.0% during fiscal year 2016.
Hotels. Costs in the Hotels segment rose
by 29.9%, from Ps.278 million during fiscal year 2015 to Ps.361
million during fiscal year 2016, mainly due to: (i) a Ps.52 million
increase in salaries, social security charges and other personnel
expenses; (ii) increased charges, amounting to Ps.19 million, as
maintenance and repairs; and (iii) an increase of Ps.7 million and
Ps.5 million in service fees and in the cost of food, beverages and
other hotel-related expenses, respectively. Costs in the Hotels
segment, as a percentage of segment revenues, decreased from 70.2%
during fiscal year 2015 to 67.6% during fiscal year
2016.
International. Costs in the
International segment dropped by 100.0%, as compared to the Ps.7
million accounted for during fiscal year 2015. Such decrease is
mainly attributable to the sale of the Madison 183 building in
fiscal year 2015, which used to be allocated to rental
property.
Operations Center in
Israel
Real Estate. During fiscal year 2016,
costs from the Real Estate segment totaled Ps.837 million. Costs,
as a percentage of segment revenues amounted to 54.4%.
Supermarkets. During fiscal year 2016,
costs from the Supermarkets segment totaled Ps.13,925 million.
Costs, as a percentage of segment revenues, amounted to
74.8%.
Telecommunications. During fiscal year
2016, costs from the Telecommunications segment totaled Ps.4,525
million. Costs, as a percentage of segment revenues amounted to
68.0%.
Others. During fiscal year 2016, costs
from the Others segment totaled Ps.1,194 million. Costs, as a
percentage of segment revenue amounted to 83.7%.
Gross profit
|
|
Year
ended on June 30, 2016
|
Gross
profit
|
|
Income
statement
|
Interest
in joint ventures
|
Expenses
and Collective Promotion Fund
|
Inter-segment
eliminations
|
Segment-reporting
|
|
|
(in
millions of Ps.)
|
Operations
Center in Argentina
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shopping
Centers
|
|
1,982
|
16
|
12
|
(6)
|
2,004
|
Offices and
Others
|
|
285
|
(4)
|
1
|
7
|
289
|
Sales and
Developments
|
|
(12)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(12)
|
Hotels
|
|
172
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
173
|
International
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Financial
Operations and Others
|
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
Total
Operations Center in Argentina
|
|
2,428
|
12
|
13
|
2
|
2,455
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operations
Center in Israel
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Real
Estate
|
|
701
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
701
|
Supermarkets
|
|
4,685
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
4,685
|
Agrochemicals
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Telecommunications
|
|
2,130
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
2,130
|
Insurance
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Other
|
|
232
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
232
|
Total
Operations Center in Israel
|
|
7,748
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
7,748
|
Total
Gross profit
|
|
10,176
|
12
|
13
|
2
|
10,203
|
|
|
Year
ended on June 30, 2015
|
Gross
profit
|
|
Income
statement
|
Interest
in joint ventures
|
Expenses
and Collective Promotion Fund
|
Inter-segment
eliminations
|
Segment-reporting
|
|
|
(in
millions of Ps.)
|
Operations
Center in Argentina
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shopping
Centers
|
|
1,469
|
9
|
14
|
(4)
|
1,488
|
Offices and
Others
|
|
290
|
4
|
-
|
5
|
299
|
Sales and
Developments
|
|
(4)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(4)
|
Hotels
|
|
118
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
118
|
International
|
|
19
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
19
|
Financial
Operations and Others
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Total
Gross profit
|
|
1,892
|
13
|
14
|
1
|
1,920
|
Total consolidated
gross profit increased by Ps.8,284 million, from Ps.1,892 million
during fiscal year 2015 to Ps.10,176 million during fiscal year
2016 (of which Ps.7,748 million was derived from the Operations
Center in Israel and Ps.2,428 million from the Operations Center in
Argentina). Excluding the results of the Operations Center in
Israel, gross profit rose by 28.3%. Total consolidated gross
profit, as a percentage of revenues from sales, leases and
services, decreased 55.6% during fiscal year 2015 to 31.1% during
fiscal year 2016. Excluding the results of the Operations Center in
Israel, total consolidated gross profit experienced a slight
decline from 55.6% during fiscal year 2015 to 54.6% during fiscal
year 2016.
Total gross profit
from common maintenance expenses and the common advertising fund
did not experience significant changes and remained at
approximately Ps.14 million in both fiscal years (mostly allocated
to the Shopping Centers segment).
Furthermore, gross
profit from our joint businesses decreased by 7.7% from Ps.13
million in fiscal year 2015 to Ps.12 million in fiscal year
2016.
Therefore, based on
business segment reporting (taking into consideration the gross
profit from our joint businesses and without considering the gross
profit from common maintenance expenses and common advertising fund
or inter-segment gross profits), gross profit rose by Ps.8,283
million from Ps.1,920 million during fiscal year 2015 to Ps.10,203
million during fiscal year 2016 (of which Ps.7,748 million was
attributable to the Operations Center in Israel and Ps.2,455
million to the Operations Center in Argentina). Without considering
the effect of the Operations Center in Israel, gross profit rose by
27.9%. Furthermore, gross profit as a percentage of revenues,
pursuant to business segment reporting, decreased from 75.4% during
fiscal year 2015 to 32.4% during fiscal year 2016. Excluding the
results of the Operations Center in Israel, gross profit as a
percentage of total revenues experienced a slight decline from
75.4% during fiscal year 2015 to 74.6% during fiscal year
2016.
Operations Center in
Argentina
Shopping Centers. Gross profit at the
Shopping Centers segment increased by 34.7%, from Ps.1,488 million
during fiscal year 2015 to Ps.2,004 million during fiscal year
2016, mainly due to an increase in our tenants’ total sales,
resulting in higher lease payments as a percentage of volume sales.
Gross profit from the Shopping Centers segment as a percentage of
this segment’s revenues experienced a slight decline from
83.7% during fiscal year 2015 to 83.3% during fiscal year
2016.
Offices and Others. Gross profit at the
Offices and Others segment fell by 3.3%, from Ps.299 million during
fiscal year 2015 to Ps.289 million during fiscal year 2016. Gross
profit for the Offices and Others segment as a percentage of this
segment’s revenues decreased from 89.8% during fiscal year
2015 to 85.0% during fiscal year 2016.
Sales and Developments. Gross profit
(loss) at the Sales and Developments segment increased by Ps.8
million, from a loss of Ps.4 million during fiscal year 2015 to a
loss of Ps.12 million during fiscal year 2016, mainly due to lower
sales accounted for during fiscal year 2016 and an increase in
maintenance and preservation costs in connection with these
properties.
Hotels. Gross profit at the Hotels
segment rose by 46.6%, from Ps.118 million during fiscal year 2015
to Ps.173 million during fiscal year 2016. Gross profit for the
Hotels segment, as a percentage of this segment’s revenues,
rose from 29.8% during fiscal year 2015 to 32.4% during fiscal year
2016.
International. Gross profit at the
International segment dropped by 100.0% from the Ps.19 million
accounted for during fiscal year 2015.
Financial Operations and Others. Gross
profit at the Financial Operations and Others segment did not
experience significant changes during the reported
periods.
Operations Center in
Israel
Real Estate. During fiscal year 2016,
gross profit from the Real Estate segment totaled Ps.701 million.
Gross profit, as a percentage of segment revenues amounted to
45.6%.
Supermarkets. During fiscal year 2016,
gross profit from the Supermarkets segment totaled Ps.4,685
million. Gross profit, as a percentage of segment revenues amounted
to 25.2%.
Shufersal’s
results in the first half of calendar year 2016 were affected by
the following key factors:
·
Continued increased
efficiency with respect to its real estate
assets.
·
Shufersal is
continuing to prepare strategies for various scenarios in
connection with the change in ownership of the Mega chain in the
city centers.
·
Continued
acceleration of the development of Shufersal’s digital
platform, which primarily included the Shufersal Online, including
the opening of designated warehouses.
·
Continued building
of its private brand.
Telecommunications. During fiscal year
2016, gross profit from the Telecommunications segment totaled
Ps.2,130 million. Gross profit, as a percentage of segment revenues
amounted to 32.0%.
Others. During fiscal year 2016, gross
profit from the Others segment totaled Ps.232 million. Gross
profit, as a percentage of segment revenues amounted to
16.3%.
Gain from disposal of investment properties
Total gain from
disposal of investment properties, based on business segment
reporting, fell by 4.3%, from Ps.1,163 million during fiscal year
2015 (allocated to the Operations Center in Argentina) to Ps.1,113
million during fiscal year 2016 (of which Ps.1,068 million are
attributable to the Operations Center in Argentina and Ps.45
million to Operations Center in Israel). Without considering the
effect of the Operations Center in Israel, total gain from the
disposal of investment properties decreased by 8.2%. Total gain
from disposal of investment properties, as a percentage of revenues
from sales, leases and services, declined by 34.2% during fiscal
year 2015 to 3.3% during fiscal year 2016. Excluding the effect of
the gain from the disposal of investment properties attributable to
the Operations Center in Israel, gain from disposal of investment
properties as a percentage of total revenues declined from 34.2% in
fiscal year 2015 to 24.0% in fiscal year 2016.
Operations Center in
Argentina
Sales and Developments. Gain from
disposal of investment properties from our Sales and Developments
segment fell by 8.2%, from Ps.1,163 million during fiscal year 2015
to Ps.1,068 million during fiscal year 2016, due primarily to the
lower level of sales of functional units at Bouchard 551 (Ps.459
million) and Madison Ave. (Ps.297 million), partially offset by the
sale of all units at Dique IV (Ps.587 million) and functional units
at Intercontinental Plaza (Ps.300 million), Maipú 1300 (Ps.110
million) and Isla Sirgadero (Ps.33 million), among
others.
Operations Center in
Israel
Real Estate. During fiscal year 2016,
the gain from disposal of investment properties from the Real
Estate segment was Ps.45 million.
General & administrative expenses
|
|
Year
ended on June 30, 2016
|
|
General
& administrative expenses
|
|
Income
statement
|
Interest
in joint ventures
|
Expenses
and Collective Promotion Fund
|
Inter-segment
eliminations
|
Segment-reporting
|
|
|
|
(in
millions of Ps.)
|
|
Operations
Center in Argentina
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shopping
Centers
|
|
(178)
|
-
|
-
|
(1)
|
(179)
|
|
Offices and
Others
|
|
(50)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(50)
|
|
Sales and
Developments
|
|
(126)
|
(1)
|
-
|
(4)
|
(131)
|
|
Hotels
|
|
(101)
|
-
|
-
|
(2)
|
(103)
|
|
International
|
|
(91)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(91)
|
|
Financial
Operations and Others
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Total
Operations Center in Argentina
|
|
(546)
|
(1)
|
-
|
(7)
|
(554)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operations
Center in Israel
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Real
Estate
|
|
(100)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(100)
|
|
Supermarkets
|
|
(203)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(203)
|
|
Agrochemicals
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Telecommunications
|
|
(708)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(708)
|
|
Insurance
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Other
|
|
(376)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(376)
|
|
Total
Operations Center in Israel
|
|
(1,387)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(1,387)
|
|
Total
General & administrative expenses
|
|
(1,933)
|
(1)
|
-
|
(7)
|
(1,941)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year
ended on June 30, 2015
|
|
General
& administrative expenses
|
|
Income
statement
|
Interest
in joint ventures
|
Expenses
and Collective Promotion Fund
|
Inter-segment
eliminations
|
Segment-reporting
|
|
|
|
(in
millions of Ps.)
|
|
Operations
Center in Argentina
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shopping
Centers
|
|
(136)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(136)
|
Offices and
Others
|
|
(57)
|
-
|
-
|
(1)
|
(58)
|
Sales and
Developments
|
|
(49)
|
(1)
|
-
|
-
|
(50)
|
Hotels
|
|
(76)
|
-
|
-
|
(2)
|
(78)
|
International
|
|
(56)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(56)
|
Financial
Operations and Others
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Total
General & administrative expenses
|
|
(374)
|
(1)
|
-
|
(3)
|
(378)
|
Total general &
administrative expenses increased by Ps.1,559 million, from Ps.374
million during fiscal year 2015 to Ps.1,933 million during fiscal
year 2016 (of which Ps.1,387 million are attributable to the
Operations Center in Israel and Ps.546 million to the Operations
Center in Argentina). Without considering the effect of the
Operations Center in Israel, total general & administrative
expenses rose by 46.0%. Total general & administrative
expenses, as a percentage of revenues from sales, leases and
services, fell from 11.0% during fiscal year 2015 to 5.9% during
fiscal year 2016. Without considering the effect of the Operations
Center in Israel, total general & administrative expenses,
pursuant to the income statement, experienced a slight increase
from 11.0% during fiscal year 2015 to 12.3% during fiscal year
2016.
General &
administrative expenses from our joint ventures did not experience
significant changes during the reported periods.
General &
administrative expenses from inter-segment transactions increased
by Ps.4 million, from Ps.3 million during fiscal year 2015 to Ps.7
million during fiscal year 2016 (which are mainly allocated to the
Sales and Developments and Hotels segments within the Operations
Center in Argentina in 2016 and to Hotels in 2015).
Therefore, based on
business segment reporting (taking into consideration the general
& administrative expenses from our joint businesses and without
considering common maintenance expenses and the common advertising
fund and expenses related to inter-segment operations), general
& administrative expenses rose by Ps.1,563 million from Ps.378
million during fiscal year 2015 to Ps.1,941 million during fiscal
year 2016 (of which Ps.1,387 million are attributable to the
Operations Center in Israel and Ps.554 million to the Operations
Center in Argentina). Without considering the general &
administrative expenses from the Operations Center in Israel,
general & administrative expenses pursuant to business segment
reporting rose by 46.6%. Furthermore, general & administrative
expenses as a percentage of revenues, pursuant to business segment
reporting, declined from 14.8% during fiscal year 2015 to 6.2%
during fiscal year 2016. Without considering the effect of the
Operations Center in Israel, total general & administrative
expenses as a percentage of total revenues experienced a slight
increase from 14.8% during fiscal year 2015 to 16.8% during fiscal
year 2016.
Operations Center in
Argentina
Shopping Centers. General &
administrative expenses in the Shopping Centers segment increased
by 31.6%, from Ps.136 million during fiscal year 2015 to Ps.179
million during fiscal year 2016, mainly as a result of: (i) a Ps.18
million increase in salaries, social security charges and other
personnel expenses; (ii) a Ps.13 million increase in
Director’s fees; and (iii) a Ps.7 million rise in fees and
payment for services, among other reasons. General &
administrative expenses of Shopping Centers, as a percentage of
this segment’s revenues, fell slightly from 7.6% during
fiscal year 2015 to 7.4% during fiscal year 2016.
Offices and Others. General &
administrative expenses in our Offices and Others segment declined
by 13.8%, from Ps.58 million during fiscal year 2015 to Ps.50
million during fiscal year 2016, primarily due to: (i) a Ps.12
million decrease in salaries, social security charges and other
personnel expenses; partially offset by (ii) a Ps.6 million
increase in Directors’ fees, among other reasons. The
segment’s general & administrative expenses, as a
percentage of this segment’s revenues, fell from 17.4% during
fiscal year 2015 to 14.7% during fiscal year 2016.
Sales and Developments. General &
administrative expenses associated to our Sales and Developments
segment increased by Ps.81 million, from Ps.50 million during
fiscal year 2015 to Ps.131 million during fiscal year 2016,
primarily owing to: (i) a Ps.26 million increase in salaries,
social security charges and other personnel expenses, (ii) a Ps.24
million increase in fees and payment for services, and (iii) a
Ps.21 million increase in Director’s fees, among other
reasons.
Hotels. General & administrative
expenses associated to our Hotels segment rose by 32.1%, from Ps.78
million during fiscal year 2015 to Ps.103 million during fiscal
year 2016, mainly as a result of: (i) a Ps.12 million increase in
salaries, social security charges and other personnel expenses; and
(ii) a Ps.6 million increase in fees and payments for services,
among others. General & administrative expenses associated with
the Hotels segment as a percentage of this segment’s revenues
rose from 19.7% during fiscal year ended 2015 to 19.3% during
fiscal year 2016.
International. General &
administrative expenses associated to our International segment
increased by 62.5%, from Ps.56 million during fiscal year 2015 to
Ps.91 million during fiscal year 2016, mainly as a result of fees
incurred in connection with our investment in IDBD.
Financial Operation and Others. General
& administrative expenses associated to our Financial
Operations and Others segment did not show significant changes for
the fiscal years under discussion.
Operations Center in
Israel
Real Estate. During fiscal year 2016,
general & administrative expenses associated to the Real Estate
segment totaled Ps.100 million. General & administrative
expenses as a percentage of segment revenues amounted to
6.5%.
Supermarkets. During fiscal year 2016,
general & administrative expenses associated to the
Supermarkets segment totaled Ps.203 million. General &
administrative expenses as a percentage of segment revenues
amounted to 1.1%.
Telecommunications. During fiscal year
2016, general & administrative expenses associated to the
Telecommunications segment totaled Ps.708 million. General &
administrative expenses as a percentage of segment revenues
amounted to 10.6%.
Others. During fiscal year 2016, general
& administrative expenses associated to the Others segment
totaled Ps.376 million. General & administrative expenses as a
percentage of segment revenues amounted to 26.4%.
Selling expenses
|
|
Year
ended on June 30, 2016
|
Selling
expenses
|
|
Income
statement
|
Interest
in joint ventures
|
Expenses
and Collective Promotion Fund
|
Inter-segment
eliminations
|
Segment-reporting
|
|
|
(in
millions of Ps.)
|
Operations
Center in Argentina
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shopping
Centers
|
|
(144)
|
(1)
|
-
|
-
|
(145)
|
Offices and
Others
|
|
(12)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(12)
|
Sales and
Developments
|
|
(35)
|
(1)
|
-
|
-
|
(36)
|
Hotels
|
|
(69)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(69)
|
International
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Financial
Operations and Others
|
|
(2)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(2)
|
Total
Operations Center in Argentina
|
|
(262)
|
(2)
|
-
|
-
|
(264)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operations
Center in Israel
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Real
Estate
|
|
(29)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(29)
|
Supermarkets
|
|
(4,058)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(4,058)
|
Agrochemicals
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Telecommunications
|
|
(1,493)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(1,493)
|
Insurance
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Other
|
|
(106)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(106)
|
Total
Operations Center in Israel
|
|
(5,686)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(5,686)
|
Total
Selling expenses
|
|
(5,948)
|
(2)
|
-
|
-
|
(5,950)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year
ended on June 30, 2015
|
Selling
expenses
|
|
Income
statement
|
Interest
in joint ventures
|
Expenses
and Collective Promotion Fund
|
Inter-segment
eliminations
|
Segment-reporting
|
|
|
(in
millions of Ps.)
|
Operations
Center in Argentina
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shopping
Centers
|
|
(112)
|
(1)
|
-
|
-
|
(113)
|
Offices and
Others
|
|
(22)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(22)
|
Sales and
Developments
|
|
(8)
|
(1)
|
-
|
-
|
(9)
|
Hotels
|
|
(52)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(52)
|
International
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Financial
Operations and Others
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Total
Selling expenses
|
|
(194)
|
(2)
|
-
|
-
|
(196)
|
Total consolidated
selling expenses, increased by Ps.5,754 million, from Ps.194
million during fiscal year 2015 to Ps.5,948 million during fiscal
year 2016 (of which Ps.5,686 million are attributable to the
Operations Center in Israel and Ps.262 million to the Operations
Center in Argentina). Without considering the effect of the
Operations Center in Israel, selling expenses increased by 35.1%.
Total consolidated selling expenses, as a percentage of revenues
from sales, leases and services, increased from 5.7% during fiscal
year 2015 to 18.2% during fiscal year 2016. Without considering the
effect of the Operations Center in Israel, total selling expenses,
as a percentage of revenues from sales, leases and services,
experienced a slight increase from 5.7% during fiscal year 2015 to
5.9% during fiscal year 2016.
In turn, selling
expenses associated to our joint businesses did not experience
significant changes during the reported periods.
Business segment
reporting (taking into consideration the selling expenses from our
joint businesses and without considering those related to common
maintenance expenses and common advertising fund or inter-segment
expenses), selling expenses increased by Ps.5,754 million from
Ps.196 million during fiscal year 2015 to Ps.5,950 million during
fiscal year 2016 (of which Ps.5,686 million are attributable to the
Operations Center in Israel and Ps.264 million to the Operations
Center in Argentina). Without considering the effect of the
Operations Center in Israel, selling expenses increased by 34.7%.
Furthermore, selling expenses as a percentage of revenues, pursuant
to business segment reporting, rose from 7.7% during fiscal year
2015 to 18.9% during fiscal year 2016. Without considering the
effect of the Operations Center in Israel, selling expenses as a
percentage of total revenues pursuant to business segment
reporting, experienced a slight increase from 7.7% during fiscal
year 2015 to 8.0% during fiscal year 2016.
Operations Center in
Argentina
Shopping Centers. Selling expenses in
the Shopping Centers segment rose by 28.3%, from Ps.113 during
fiscal year 2015 to Ps.145 million during fiscal year 2016,
primarily as a result of: (i) a Ps.29 million increase in the
charge associated to taxes, rates and contributions; mainly due to
higher charges associated to turnover tax, among other factors.
Selling expenses, as a percentage of the Shopping Centers
segment’s revenues, declined from 6.4% during fiscal year
2015 to 6.0% during fiscal year 2016.
Offices and Others. Selling expenses
associated to our Offices and Others segment declined by 45.5%,
from Ps.22 million during fiscal year 2015 to Ps.12 million during
fiscal year 2016. Such variation was mainly due to a recovery of
Ps.6 million from the loan loss charges, among other factors. The
selling expenses associated to our Offices and Others segment, as a
percentage of segment revenues, decreased from 6.6% during fiscal
year 2015 to 3.5% during fiscal year 2016.
Sales and Developments. Selling expenses
for the Sales and Developments segment increased by Ps.27 million,
from Ps.9 million during fiscal year 2015 to Ps.36 million during
fiscal year 2016, mainly as a result of an increase in taxes, rates
and contributions of Ps.21 million, mostly attributable to an
increase in turnover tax.
Hotels. The selling expenses associated
to our Hotels segment rose by 32.7%, from Ps.52 million during
fiscal year 2015 to Ps.69 million during fiscal year 2016, mainly
due to: (i) a Ps.6 million increase in taxes, rates and
contributions; and (ii) a Ps.5 million increase in fees and
payments for services, among others. Selling expenses associated
with our Hotels segment as a percentage of segment revenues
experienced a slight decline from 13.1% during fiscal year 2015 to
12.9% during fiscal year 2016.
Financial Operations and Others. Selling
expenses in the Financial Operations and Others segment did not
experience significant changes during the reported
years.
Operations Center in
Israel
Real Estate. During fiscal year 2016,
selling expenses associated to the Real Estate segment totaled
Ps.29 million. Selling expenses as a percentage of the revenues
derived from this segment amounted to 1.9%.
Supermarkets. During fiscal year 2016,
selling expenses associated to the Supermarkets segment totaled
Ps.4,058 million. Selling expenses as a percentage of the revenues
derived from this segment amounted to 21.8%.
Telecommunications. During fiscal year
2016, selling expenses associated to the Telecommunications segment
totaled Ps.1,493 million. Selling expenses as a percentage of the
revenues derived from this segment amounted to 22.4%.
Others. During fiscal year 2016, selling
expenses associated to the Others segment totaled Ps.106 million.
Selling expenses as a percentage of the revenues derived from this
segment amounted to 7.4%.
Other operating results, net
|
|
Year
ended on June 30, 2016
|
Other
operating results, net
|
|
Income
statement
|
Interest
in joint ventures
|
Expenses
and Collective Promotion Fund
|
Inter-segment
eliminations
|
Segment-reporting
|
|
|
(in
millions of Ps.)
|
Operations
Center in Argentina
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shopping
Centers
|
|
(40)
|
(2)
|
-
|
-
|
(42)
|
Offices and
Others
|
|
(7)
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
(6)
|
Sales and
Developments
|
|
(17)
|
4
|
-
|
4
|
(8)
|
Hotels
|
|
(2)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(2)
|
International
|
|
89
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
88
|
|
|
Year
ended on June 30, 2016
|
Other
operating results, net
|
|
Income
statement
|
Interest
in joint ventures
|
Expenses
and Collective Promotion Fund
|
Inter-segment
eliminations
|
Segment-reporting
|
Financial
Operations and Others
|
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
Total
Operations Center in Argentina
|
|
24
|
2
|
-
|
5
|
31
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operations
Center in Israel
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Real
Estate
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Supermarkets
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Agrochemicals
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Telecommunications
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Insurance
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Other
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Total
Operations Center in Israel
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Total
Other operating results, net
|
24
|
2
|
-
|
5
|
31
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year
ended on June 30, 2015
|
Other
operating results, net
|
|
Income
statement
|
Interest
in joint ventures
|
Expenses
and Collective Promotion Fund
|
Inter-segment
eliminations
|
Segment-reporting
|
|
|
(in
millions of Ps.)
|
Operations
Center in Argentina
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shopping
Centers
|
(48)
|
(2)
|
-
|
-
|
(49)
|
|
Offices and
Others
|
(118)
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
(117)
|
|
Sales and
Developments
|
13
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
13
|
|
Hotels
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
International
|
183
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
183
|
|
Financial
Operations and Others
|
(2)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(2)
|
|
Total
Other operating results, net
|
28
|
(2)
|
-
|
2
|
28
|
|
Other operating
results, net, declined by Ps.4 million, from a net gain of Ps.28
million during fiscal year 2015 to a net gain of Ps.24 million
during fiscal year 2016 (attributable to the Operations Center in
Argentina). Such decline was mostly attributable to non-recurring
expenses in connection with the transfer of assets from IRSA to
IRSA PC (Ps.110 million) and the proceeds from the sale of our
equity interest in Bitania (Ps.16 million) accounted for in 2015;
partially offset by lower profits due to partially realized
exchange gains during the period (Ps.92 million).
Other operating
results, net from our joint ventures increased by Ps.4 million,
from a loss of Ps.2 million during fiscal year 2015 (allocated to
the Shopping Centers segment within the Operations Center in
Argentina) to a gain of Ps.2 million during fiscal year 2016 (of
which a gain of Ps.4 million is allocated to the Sales and
Developments segment within the Operations Center in Argentina, and
a loss of Ps.2 million to the Shopping Centers segment within the
Operations Center in Argentina).
Other operating
results from inter-segment operations increased by Ps.3 million,
from Ps.2 million during fiscal year 2015 (allocated to the Offices
and Others and Sales and Developments segments within the
Operations Center in Argentina) to Ps.5 million during fiscal year
2016 (of which Ps.4 million are allocated to the Sales and
Developments segment within the Operations Center in Argentina and
Ps.1 million to the Offices and Others segment within the
Operations Center in Argentina).
Therefore,
according to business segment reporting (taking into consideration
the Other operating results, net from our joint businesses and
without considering those related to inter-segment operations),
Other operating results, net rose by Ps.3 million from a net gain
of Ps.28 million during fiscal year 2015 to a net gain of Ps.31
million during fiscal year 2016 (allocated to the Operations Center
in Argentina). Without considering the effect of the Operations
Center in Israel, Other operating results, net rose by Ps.3
million.
Operations Center in
Argentina
Shopping Centers. Other operating
losses, net for the Shopping Centers segment declined by 14.3%,
from Ps.49 million during fiscal year 2015 to Ps.42 million during
fiscal year 2016, mainly as a consequence of a decrease in the
provision for lawsuits and contingencies of Ps.8 million. Other
operating losses, net, as a percentage of revenues from the
Shopping Centers segment, shrank from 2.0% during fiscal year 2015
to 1.7% during fiscal year 2016.
Offices and Others. Other operating
losses, net associated with our Offices and Others segment declined
by Ps.111 million, from a loss of Ps.117 million during fiscal year
2015 to a loss of Ps.6 million during fiscal year 2016, mainly due
to non-recurring expenses in connection with the transfer of assets
from IRSA to IRSA CP for Ps.110 million accounted for in fiscal
year 2015, among other factors.
Sales and Developments. Other operating
income, net in connection with our Sales and Developments segment
declined by Ps.21 million, from a gain of Ps.13 million during
fiscal year 2015 to a loss of Ps.8 million during fiscal year 2016,
mainly due to Ps.16 million in income during fiscal year 2015 owing
to the sale of our share interest in Bitania, among other
factors.
Hotels. Other operating losses, net
associated to the Hotels segment increased by Ps.2 million,
primarily owing to an increase in provisions for lawsuits and other
contingencies.
International. Other operating results,
net in this segment declined by 51.9% from a net gain of Ps.183
million during fiscal year 2015 to a net gain of Ps.88 million
during fiscal year 2016, primarily due to a decline in income
caused by the partial reversal of accumulated conversion
differences. As of June 30, 2016, it is attributable to the
reversal of conversion differences prior to IDBD’s business
combination, whilst as of June 30, 2015, it is attributable to the
reversal of the provision for conversion differences generated by
the Rigby, following the partial repayment of the company’s
capital stock.
Financial Operations and Others. Other
operating results, net associated to our Financial Operations and
Others segment did not show significant changes for the reported
periods.
Operating income/(loss)
|
|
Year
ended on June 30, 2016
|
Operating
income/(loss)
|
|
Income
statement
|
Interest
in joint ventures
|
Expenses
and Collective Promotion Fund
|
Inter-segment
eliminations
|
Segment-reporting
|
|
|
(in
millions of Ps.)
|
Operations
Center in Argentina
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shopping
Centers
|
|
1,620
|
13
|
12
|
(7)
|
1,638
|
Offices and
Others
|
|
216
|
(4)
|
1
|
8
|
221
|
Sales and
Developments
|
|
878
|
3
|
-
|
-
|
881
|
Hotels
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(1)
|
(1)
|
International
|
|
(3)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(3)
|
Financial
Operations and Others
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Total
Operations Center in Argentina
|
|
2,711
|
12
|
13
|
-
|
2,736
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operations
Center in Israel
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Real
Estate
|
|
617
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
617
|
Supermarkets
|
|
424
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
424
|
Agrochemicals
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Telecommunications
|
|
(71)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(71)
|
Insurance
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Other
|
|
(250)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(250)
|
Total
Operations Center in Israel
|
|
720
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
720
|
Total
Operating income/(loss)
|
|
3,432
|
12
|
13
|
-
|
3,456
|
|
|
Year
ended on June 30, 2015
|
Operating
income/(loss)
|
|
Income
statement
|
Interest
in joint ventures
|
Expenses
and Collective Promotion Fund
|
Inter-segment
eliminations
|
Segment-reporting
|
|
|
(in
millions of Ps.)
|
Operations
Center in Argentina
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shopping
Centers
|
|
1,173
|
7
|
14
|
(4)
|
1,190
|
Offices and
Others
|
|
92
|
3
|
-
|
7
|
102
|
Sales and
Developments
|
|
1,115
|
(2)
|
-
|
-
|
1,113
|
Hotels
|
|
(9)
|
-
|
-
|
(3)
|
(12)
|
International
|
|
146
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
146
|
Financial
Operations and Others
|
|
(2)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(2)
|
Total
Operating income/(loss)
|
|
2,515
|
8
|
14
|
-
|
2,537
|
Total consolidated
operating income, pursuant to the income statement, increased by
36.5%, from Ps.2,515 million during fiscal year 2015 to Ps.3,432
million during fiscal year 2016 (of which Ps.720 million are
attributable to the Operations Center in Israel and Ps.2,711
million to the Operations Center in Argentina). Without considering
the effect of the Operations Center in Israel, operating
income/(loss) rose by 7.8%. Operating income/(loss), as a
percentage of revenues from sales, leases and services, declined
from 73.9% during fiscal year 2015 to 10.5% during fiscal year
2016. Without considering the effect of the Operations Center in
Israel, total consolidated operating income/(loss), as a percentage
of total revenues, decreased from 73.9% during fiscal year 2015 to
61.0% during fiscal year 2016.
Operating
income/(loss) from our joint ventures increased by 50.0%, from Ps.8
million during fiscal year 2015 (of which a gain of Ps.7 million is
allocated to the Shopping Centers segment; a gain of Ps.3 million
is allocated to the Offices and Others segment, and a loss of Ps.2
million is allocated to the Sales and Developments segment within
the Operations Center in Argentina) to Ps.12 million during fiscal
year 2016 (of which a gain of Ps.13 million is allocated to the
Shopping Centers segment; a loss of Ps.4 million is allocated to
the Offices and Others segment, and a gain of Ps.3 million is
allocated to the Sales and Developments segment within the
Operations Center in Argentina), mainly as a result of an increase
in operating income from Nuevo Puerto Santa Fe S.A. and Baicom,
among others, partially offset by a decline in operating income
from Quality S.A.
Operating
income/(loss) associated to common maintenance expenses and common
advertising fund did not experience significant changes and
remained at approximately Ps.14 million in both fiscal years
(allocated mainly to the Shopping Centers segment).
Operating
income/(loss) from inter-segment operations did not experience
significant changes during the reported periods.
Based on business
segment reporting (taking into consideration the operating
income/(loss) from our joint businesses and without considering
operating income/(loss) related to common maintenance expenses and
common advertising fund or inter-segment operations), operating
income/(loss) rose by 36.2% from Ps.2,537 million during fiscal
year 2015 to Ps.3,456 million during fiscal year 2016 (of which
Ps.720 million are attributable to the Operations Center in Israel
and Ps.2,736 million to the Operations Center in Argentina).
Without considering the effect of the Operations Center in Israel,
operating income/(loss) rose by 7.8%. Furthermore, operating
income/(loss) as a percentage of revenues, pursuant to business
segment reporting, fell from 99.6% during fiscal year 2015 to 11.0%
during fiscal year 2016. Without considering the effect of the
Operations Center in Israel, total operating income/(loss) as a
percentage of total revenues, pursuant to business segment
reporting, declined from 99.6% during fiscal year 2015 to 83.2%
during fiscal year 2016.
Operations Center in
Argentina
Shopping Centers. Operating income in
our Shopping Centers segment grew by 37.6%, from Ps.1,190 million
in income during fiscal year 2015 to Ps.1,638 million in income
during fiscal year 2016. Operating income for our Shopping Centers
segment, as a percentage of this segment’s revenues,
increased from 66.9% during fiscal year 2015 to 68.1% during fiscal
year 2016.
Offices and Others. Operating income in
our Offices and Others segment rose by 116.7%, from Ps.102 million
in income during fiscal year 2015 to Ps.221 million in income
during fiscal year 2016. Operating income in our Offices and Others
segment measured as percentage of segment revenues increased from
30.9% during fiscal year 2015 to 65.0% during fiscal year
2016.
Sales and Developments. Operating income
in our Sales and Developments segment fell by 20.8%, from income
for Ps.1,113 million during fiscal year 2015 to income for Ps.881
million during fiscal year 2016.
Hotels. Operating income/(loss) in the
Hotels segment grew by 91.7%, from a loss of Ps.12 million during
fiscal year 2015 to a loss of Ps.1 million during fiscal year
2016.
International. Operating income/(loss)
in our International segment shrank by 149 million from Ps.146
million in income during fiscal year 2015 to Ps.3 million loss
during fiscal year 2016.
Financial Operations and Others.
Operating income/(loss) for our Financial Operations and Others
segment did not experience significant changes during the reported
periods.
Operations Center in
Israel
Real Estate. During fiscal year 2016,
operating income associated to the Real Estate segment totaled
Ps.617 million and, as a percentage of the revenues derived from
this segment, amounted to 40.1%.
Supermarkets. During fiscal year 2016,
operating income associated to the Supermarkets segment totaled
Ps.424 million and, as a percentage of the revenues derived from
this segment, amounted to 2.3%.
Telecommunications. During fiscal year
2016, operating loss associated to the Telecommunications segment
totaled Ps.71 million.
Others. During fiscal year 2016,
operating loss associated to the Others segment totaled Ps.250
million.
Share of profit / (loss) of associates and joint
ventures
|
|
Year
ended on June 30, 2016
|
Share
of profit / (loss) of associates and joint ventures
|
|
Income
statement
|
Interest
in joint ventures
|
Expenses
and Collective Promotion Fund
|
Inter-segment
eliminations
|
Segment-reporting
|
|
|
(in
millions of Ps.)
|
Operations
Center in Argentina
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shopping
Centers
|
|
7
|
(7)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Offices and
Others
|
|
6
|
8
|
-
|
-
|
14
|
Sales and
Developments
|
|
16
|
(11)
|
-
|
-
|
5
|
Hotels
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
International
|
|
(151)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(151)
|
Financial
Operations and Others
|
|
231
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
231
|
Total
Operations Center in Argentina
|
|
109
|
(10)
|
-
|
-
|
99
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operations
Center in Israel
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Real
Estate
|
|
97
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
97
|
Supermarkets
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Agrochemicals
|
|
334
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
334
|
Telecommunications
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Insurance
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Other
|
|
(93)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(93)
|
Total
Operations Center in Israel
|
|
338
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
338
|
Total
Share of profit / (loss) of associates and joint
ventures
|
|
447
|
(10)
|
-
|
-
|
437
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year
ended on June 30, 2015
|
Share
of profit / (loss) of associates and joint ventures
|
|
Income
statement
|
Interest
in joint ventures
|
Expenses
and Collective Promotion Fund
|
Inter-segment
eliminations
|
Segment-reporting
|
|
|
(in
millions of Ps.)
|
Shopping
Centers
|
|
5
|
(5)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Offices and
Others
|
|
(1)
|
(2)
|
-
|
-
|
(3)
|
Sales and
Developments
|
|
7
|
(6)
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
Hotels
|
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
International
|
|
(1,189)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(1,189)
|
Financial
Operations and Others
|
|
155
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
155
|
Total
Share of profit / (loss) of associates and joint
ventures
|
|
(1,023)
|
(12)
|
-
|
-
|
(1,035)
|
Our share of income
of associates and joint ventures, pursuant to the income statement,
increased by 143.7%, from a loss of Ps.1,023 million during fiscal
year 2015 to an income of Ps.447 million during fiscal year 2016
(of which a gain of Ps.338 million is attributable to the
Operations Center in Israel and an income of Ps.107 million to the
Operations Center in Argentina). Without considering the effect of
the Operations Center in Israel, our share of loss of associates
and joint ventures rose by 110.5%, mainly as a result of the losses
derived from our International segment, partially offset by an
increase in income from our Financial Operations and Others
segment.
Furthermore, our
net share of profit (loss) of associates and joint ventures from
Nuevo Puerto Santa Fe S.A. (Shopping Centers segment), Quality
Invest S.A. (Offices and Others segment),and Cyrsa S.A., Puerto
Retiro S.A. and Baicom Networks S.A. (Sales and Developments
segment) experienced a change of 16.7%, from a loss of Ps.12
million during fiscal year 2015 to
a loss of Ps.10 million during fiscal year 2016, mostly due to the
results of Quality S.A., following a decline in that
company’s revenues.
Operations Center in
Argentina
Shopping Centers. According to business
segment reporting, the share of profit of the joint venture Nuevo
Puerto Santa Fe S.A. is presented on a line by line consolidated
basis in this segment.
Offices and Others. According to
business segment reporting, the share of profit/(loss) of the joint
venture Quality Invest S.A. is presented on a line by line
consolidated basis in this segment whereas the share of
profit/(loss) generated by the indirect share interest in our
associate La Rural S.A., through the joint ventures Entertainment
Holding S.A. and Entretenimiento Universal S.A., remains net in
this line and increased from a loss of Ps.3 million during fiscal
year 2015 to Ps.14 million during fiscal year 2016.
Sales and developments. The share of
profit of joint ventures Cyrsa S.A., Puerto Retiro S.A. and Baicom
Networks S.A. is presented on a line by line consolidated basis.
The share of profit / (loss) of our associate Manibil S.A.,
presented in this line, rose by Ps.4 million, from Ps.1 million
during fiscal year 2015 to Ps.5 million during fiscal year
2016.
Hotels. No share of profit / (loss) of
associates and joint ventures was accounted for during the year in
connection with this segment.
International. Our share of loss of
associates in this segment declined by 87.3%, from Ps.1,189 million
in loss during fiscal year 2015 to Ps.151 million in loss during
fiscal year 2016, mainly due to: (i) the non-recurrence of losses
from our investment in IDBD, from a loss of Ps.1,001 million during
fiscal year 2015 to an income of Ps.79 million during fiscal year
2016 (the income (loss) derived from changes in the fair value of
such investment was disclosed within the International segment
until October 11, 2015); and (ii) increased losses derived from our
investment in New Lipstick for Ps.55 million, partially offset by
increased gains from Condor for Ps.15 million.
Financial Operations and Others. The
share of profit of our associates in the Financial Operations and
Others segment increased by 49.0%, from Ps.155 million during
fiscal year 2015 to Ps.231 million during fiscal year 2016, mainly
due to:(i) increased gains from our investments in BHSA for Ps.114
million and Banco de Crédito y Securitización for Ps.3
million, partially offset by: (ii) increased losses from our
investment in Tarshop for Ps.23 million and (iii) the Ps.19 million
non-recurring profit from our investment in Avenida made during
fiscal year 2015, until the time the Company ceased to consider
this investment as an associate.
Operations Center in
Israel
Real Estate. During fiscal year 2016,
the share of profit / (loss) of associates and joint ventures
associated to the Real Estate segment totaled Ps.97
million.
Agrochemicals. During fiscal year 2016,
the share of profit / (loss) of associates and joint ventures
associated to the Agrochemicals segment (profit) totaled Ps.334
million.
Others. During fiscal year 2016, the
share of profit / (loss) of associates and joint ventures
associated to the Others segment (loss) totaled Ps.93
million.
Financial
results, net
Net financial loss
increased Ps.4,087 million, from a loss of Ps.933 million during
fiscal year 2015 to a loss of Ps.5,020 million during fiscal year
2016 (of which Ps.3,167 million are derived from the Operations
Center in Israel and Ps.1,844 million are derived from the
Operations Center in Argentina).
Operations Center in
Argentina
Net financial loss
increased by 98.6%, from Ps.933 million during fiscal year 2015 to
Ps.1,853 million during fiscal year 2016, mainly as a result of:
(i) an increase of Ps.2,891 million in financial costs (mostly
caused by: (a) an increase in currency exchange losses of Ps.2,183
million; (b) an increase in the interest expense on loans and notes
for Ps.415 million, and (c) a negative charge in connection with
the tender offers associated to IRSA CP Notes Series I and IRSA
Notes Series I and II for Ps.187 million); partially offset by:
(ii) increased gains from other financial results of Ps.1,406
million (mainly attributable to: (d) the exposure of financial
derivatives at fair value for Ps.984 million and (e) other
financial assets for Ps.423 million);and (iii) an increase in
financial income of Ps.583 million (mainly caused by: (f) increased
exchange gains and interest income for Ps.583 million.
Operations Center in
Israel
The net financial
loss from the Operations Center in Israel amounted to Ps.3,167
million, of which Ps.1,937 million are attributable to the exposure
of financial assets and liabilities at fair value, mostly
Clal’s shares of stock (Ps.1,945 million) and to a charge for
impairment of investment properties of Ps.352 million.
Income
Tax
The Company applies
the deferred tax method to calculate the income tax applicable to
the fiscal years under consideration, thus recognizing the
temporary differences as tax assets and liabilities. Income tax
expense was Ps.489 million loss during fiscal year 2015 and a
Ps.149 million loss during fiscal year 2016, of which a Ps.207
million loss was derived from the Operations Center in Argentina
and a Ps.58 million loss was derived from the Operations Center in
Israel.
Income/(loss)
for the year
As a result of the
factors described above, income/(loss) for 2016 decreased from a
gain of Ps.70 million during fiscal year 2015 to a loss of Ps.1,290
million during fiscal year 2016, of which a gain of Ps.761 million
is attributable to the Operations Center in Argentina and a loss of
Ps.2,051 million is attributable to the Operations Center in
Israel.
Results
of operations for the fiscal years ended on June 30, 2015 and
2014
Revenues
|
|
Year
ended on June 30, 2015
|
Revenues
|
|
Income
statement (*)
|
Interest
in joint ventures
|
Expenses
and Collective Promotion Fund
|
Inter-segment
eliminations
|
Segment-reporting
|
|
|
(in
millions of Ps.)
|
Shopping
Centers
|
|
2,571
|
13
|
(806)
|
-
|
1,778
|
Offices and
Others
|
|
398
|
9
|
(79)
|
5
|
333
|
Sales and
Developments
|
|
10
|
5
|
-
|
-
|
15
|
Hotels
|
|
396
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
396
|
International
|
|
28
|
-
|
(2)
|
-
|
26
|
Financial
Operations and Others
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Total
Revenues
|
|
3,403
|
27
|
(887)
|
5
|
2,548
|
(*) Includes
revenues from sales, leases and services (Ps.2,516 million) and
revenues from common maintenance expenses and common advertising
fund (Ps.887 million).
|
|
Year
ended on June 30, 2014
|
Revenues
|
|
Income
statement (*)
|
Interest
in joint ventures
|
Expenses
and Collective Promotion Fund
|
Inter-segment
eliminations
|
Segment-reporting
|
|
|
(in
millions of Ps.)
|
Shopping
Centers
|
|
2,032
|
9
|
(659)
|
1
|
1,383
|
Offices and
Others
|
|
327
|
9
|
(70)
|
5
|
271
|
Sales and
Developments
|
|
62
|
23
|
-
|
-
|
85
|
Hotels
|
|
332
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
332
|
International
|
|
91
|
-
|
(7)
|
-
|
84
|
Financial
Operations and Others
|
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
Total
Revenues
|
|
2,845
|
41
|
(736)
|
6
|
2,156
|
(*) Includes
revenues from sales, leases and services (Ps.2,109 million) and
revenues from common maintenance expenses and common advertising
fund (Ps.736 million).
Revenues from
sales, leases and services, pursuant to income statement, rose by
19.3%, from Ps.2,109 million during fiscal year 2014 to Ps.2,516
million during fiscal year 2015.
In turn, revenues
from common maintenance expenses and common advertising fund
increased by 20.5%, from Ps.736 million during fiscal year 2014 (of
which Ps.659 million are allocated to the Shopping Centers segment)
to Ps.887 million during fiscal year 2015 (of which Ps.806 million
are allocated to the Shopping Centers segment).
Furthermore,
revenues from interests in our joint ventures showed a 34.1%
decrease, from Ps.41 million during fiscal year 2014 to Ps.27
million during fiscal year 2015, mainly due to lower revenues from
sales related to the Horizons project, from the CYRSA S.A. joint
venture.
Finally,
inter-segment revenues decreased by 16.7%, from Ps.6 million during
fiscal year 2014 (of which Ps.5 million are allocated to the
Offices and Others segment) to Ps.5 million during fiscal year 2015
(allocated to the Offices and Others segment).
Thus, according to
business segment reporting, revenues grew by 18.2%, from Ps.2,156
million during fiscal year 2014 to Ps.2,548 million during fiscal
year 2015.
Shopping Centers. Revenues from the
Shopping Centers segment rose by 28.6%, from Ps.1,383 million
during fiscal year 2014 to Ps.1,778 million during fiscal year
2015. This increase arose mainly from: (i) a Ps.318 million
increase in the revenues from base and percentage rents stemming
from a 33.3% increase in our tenants’ total sales, from
Ps.16,133 million during fiscal year 2014 to Ps.21,509 million
during fiscal year 2015, (ii) a Ps.30 million increase in revenues
from admission fees, (iii) a Ps.31 million increase in revenues
from parking lot, and (iv) a Ps.17 million increase in revenues
from commissions, management fees and others.
Offices and Others. Revenues from the
Offices and Others segment rose by 22.9%, from Ps.271 million
during fiscal year 2014 to Ps.333 million during fiscal year 2015.
They were affected by the partial sales of investment properties
that took place during fiscal year 2015 and caused a reduction in
the segment’s total leasable surface area. Rental revenues,
considering properties that are similar for both fiscal years and
that did not have any reductions in their leasable area, increased
by 30.8%, from Ps.214 million during fiscal year 2014 to Ps.280
million during fiscal year 2015, mainly due to the depreciation of
the peso and a higher average rate of occupancy, while rental
revenues derived from properties whose leasable area had sustained
a reduction, decreased by 45%, from Ps.45 million during fiscal
year 2014 to Ps.25 million during fiscal year 2015. At the end of
fiscal year 2015, the average occupancy rate for the portfolio of
premium offices was 98.1% and the average rental remained close to
US$26 per square meter.
Sales and Developments. Without
considering our joint ventures, revenues from the Sales and
Developments segment decreased by 83.9%, from Ps.62 million during
fiscal year 2014 to Ps.10 million during fiscal year 2015. This
reduction is mainly due to lower revenues from the sales of units
at the Condominios I and II (Ps.45 million) and El Encuentro (Ps.7
million) projects. Revenues from interests in our joint ventures
(Horizons), decreased by 78.3%, or Ps.18 million.
Therefore, this segment’s total revenues decreased by 82.4%,
from Ps.85 million during fiscal year 2014 to Ps.15 million during
fiscal year 2015.
Hotels. Revenues from our Hotels segment
increased by 19.3%, from Ps.332 million during fiscal year 2014 to
Ps.396 million during fiscal year 2015, mainly due to a 34.2%
increase in the average rate per room (measured in Ps.) of our
portfolio of hotels, partially offset by a decrease in average
hotel occupancy, from 67.2% during fiscal year 2014 to 65.7% during
fiscal year 2015 (mainly in our Llao Llao hotel).
International. Revenues from the
International segment decreased by 69.0%, from Ps.84 million during
fiscal year 2014 to Ps.26 million during fiscal year 2015, mainly
because only 3-months of results were consolidated during fiscal
year 2015 compared to 12-months during fiscal year 2014 of the
results of Rigby 183 LLC, which owns the Madison 183 building that
was sold in September 2014.
Financial Operations and Others.
Revenues associated with our Financial Operations and Others
segment did not show significant changes for the fiscal years under
discussion.
Costs
|
|
Year
ended on June 30, 2015
|
Costs
|
|
Income
statement
|
Interest
in joint ventures
|
Expenses
and Collective Promotion Fund
|
Inter-segment
eliminations
|
Segment-reporting
|
|
|
(in
millions of Ps.)
|
Shopping
Centers
|
|
(1,102)
|
(4)
|
820
|
(4)
|
(290)
|
Offices and
Others
|
|
(108)
|
(5)
|
79
|
-
|
(34)
|
Sales and
Developments
|
|
(14)
|
(5)
|
-
|
-
|
(19)
|
Hotels
|
|
(278)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(278)
|
International
|
|
(9)
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
(7)
|
Financial
Operations and Others
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Total
Costs
|
|
(1,511)
|
(14)
|
901
|
(4)
|
(628)
|
|
|
Year
ended on June 30, 2014
In
millions of Ps.
|
Costs
|
|
Income
statement
|
Interest
in joint ventures
|
Expenses
and Collective Promotion Fund
|
Inter-segment
eliminations
|
Segment-reporting
|
|
|
(in
millions of Ps.)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shopping
Centers
|
|
(953)
|
(2)
|
667
|
(5)
|
(293)
|
Offices and
Others
|
|
(107)
|
(6)
|
70
|
-
|
(43)
|
Sales and
Developments
|
|
(17)
|
(16)
|
-
|
-
|
(33)
|
Hotels
|
|
(216)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(216)
|
International
|
|
(61)
|
-
|
7
|
-
|
(54)
|
Financial
Operations and Others
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Total
Costs
|
|
(1,354)
|
(24)
|
744
|
(5)
|
(639)
|
Total consolidated
costs increased by 11.6%, from Ps.1,354 million during fiscal year
2014 to Ps.1,511 million during fiscal year 2015. Total
consolidated costs as a percentage of total consolidated revenues,
decreased from 47.6% during fiscal year 2014 to 44.4% during fiscal
year 2015.
Costs from common
maintenance expenses and common advertising fund increased by
21.1%, from Ps.744 million during fiscal year 2014 to Ps.901
million during fiscal year 2015, mainly due to common maintenance
expenses and common advertising fund originated by shopping
centers, which increased by 22.9%, from Ps.667 million during
fiscal year 2014 to Ps.820 million during fiscal year 2015, as a
result of: (i) a Ps.60 million increase in maintenance, security,
cleaning, repair and other expenses (caused mainly by price raises
in security and cleaning services and in public utilities rates),
(ii) a Ps.28 million increase in advertising expenses, (iii) a
Ps.30 million increase in salaries, social security charges and
other personnel expenses, (iv) a Ps.21 million increase in taxes,
rates and contributions, and other expenses, and (v) a Ps.14
million increase for other reasons (mainly originated in traveling,
transportation and stationery expenses).
Costs from our
joint ventures recorded a net decrease of 41.7%, from Ps.24 million
during fiscal year 2014 to Ps.14 million during fiscal year 2015,
mainly due to lower costs due to a decrease in sales of the
Horizons project.
Finally, costs from
inter-segment transactions decreased by 20.0%, from Ps.5 million
during fiscal year 2014 to Ps.4 million during fiscal year 2015,
mainly due to a change in the distribution of costs of our shopping
centers.
Business segment
reporting, costs decreased by 1.7%, from Ps.639 million during
fiscal year 2014 to Ps.628 million during fiscal year 2015. Total
costs as a percentage of total revenues, based on business segment
reporting, decreased from 29.6% during fiscal year 2014 to 24.6%
during fiscal year 2015.
Shopping Centers. Costs from the
Shopping Centers segment (without taking into account costs from
common maintenance expenses and common advertising fund and
inter-segment eliminations and interests in joint ventures)
decreased by 1.0%, from Ps.293 million during fiscal year 2014 to
Ps.290 million during fiscal year 2015. This decrease is mainly due
to: (i) lower costs as a result of the deficit in common
maintenance expenses and common advertising fund in our Shopping
Centers for Ps.36 million and (ii) decreased depreciation and
amortization costs for Ps.4 million, partially offset by higher
costs generated by: (iii) a Ps.13 million increase in maintenance,
security, cleaning, repair and other expenses (caused mainly by
price raises in security and cleaning services and in public
utilities rates); (iv) a Ps.10 million increase in salaries, social
security charges and other personnel expenses, (v) a Ps.9 million
increase in taxes, charges and contributions and other expenses
(caused mainly by an increase in provincial taxes on land and
municipal rates for utilities, among others); and (vi) a Ps.6
million increase in fees and payments for services. Costs from the
Shopping Centers segment, as a percentage of this segment’s
revenues, decreased by 21.2% during fiscal year 2014 to 16.3%
during fiscal year ended June 30, 2015.
Offices and Others. Costs in the Offices
and Others segment decreased by 20.9%, from Ps.43 million during
fiscal year 2014 to Ps.34 million during fiscal year 2015. This
variation is affected by the partial sales of investment properties
intended for lease during fiscal year 2015. Costs associated with
non-comparable properties decreased by 44.3%, from Ps.5 million to
Ps.3 million, mainly due to the referred sales. Besides, costs,
considering similar properties in both fiscal years on account of
the inexistence of partial sales, decreased by 19.3%, from Ps.37
million to Ps.30 million, mainly due to decreased depreciation and
amortization costs. Total costs in the Offices and Others segment,
as a percentage of this segment’s revenues, fell from 15.9%
during fiscal year 2014 to 10.2% during fiscal year
2015.
Sales and Developments. This
segment’s costs often exhibit significant variations between
one period and the other because of the non-recurrence of the sales
of properties performed by the Company throughout the time. Without
considering our joint ventures, the costs associated with our Sales
and Developments segment dropped by 17.6%, from Ps.17 million
during fiscal year 2014 to Ps.14 million during fiscal year 2015.
This decrease is mainly attributable to lower costs from
the sale of units in Condominios I and II (Ps.7 million), partially
offset by the increased costs associated with land reserves and
properties for sale (Ps.5 million). Costs from our joint ventures
(Horizons) decreased by 68.8%, recording a decrease of Ps.11
million. Therefore, total costs from this segment dropped by 42.4%,
from Ps.33 million during fiscal year 2014 to Ps.19 million during
fiscal year 2015. Costs in the Sales and Developments segment, as a
percentage of segment revenues, increased from 38.8% during fiscal
year 2014 to 126.7% during fiscal year 2015.
Hotels. Costs in the Hotels segment rose
by 28.7%, from Ps.216 million during fiscal year 2014 to Ps.278
million during fiscal year 2015, mainly due to: (i) a Ps.41 million
increase in salaries, social security charges and other personnel
expenses; (ii) a Ps.11 million increase in the costs of food,
beverages and other hotel-related expenses; and (iii) increased
charges, amounting to Ps.8 million, as maintenance and repairs,
among others. Costs in the Hotels segment, as a percentage of this
segment’s revenues, increased from 65.1% during fiscal year
2014 to 70.2% during fiscal year 2015.
International. Costs in the
International segment dropped by 87.0%, from Ps.54 million during
fiscal year 2014 to Ps.7 million during fiscal year 2015 mainly due
to the only 3-month consolidation in the year 2015 compared to the
12-month consolidation in the year 2014 of the results of Rigby 183
LLC, owner of the Madison 183 building intended for lease, which
was sold in September 2014; in addition, the 3-month period of 2015
does not include amortization and depreciation costs as the
property has been classified as available for sale as of June 30,
2014. Costs in the International segment, as a percentage of this
segment’s revenues, decreased from 64.3% during fiscal year
2014 to 26.9% during fiscal year 2015.
Financial Operations and Others. Costs
associated with our Financial Operations and Others segment did not
show significant changes for the fiscal years under
discussion.
Gross profit
|
|
Year
ended on June 30, 2015
|
Gross
profit
|
|
Income
statement
|
Interest
in joint ventures
|
Expenses
and Collective Promotion Fund
|
Inter-segment
eliminations
|
Segment-reporting
|
|
|
(in
millions of Ps.)
|
Shopping
Centers
|
|
1,469
|
9
|
14
|
(4)
|
1,488
|
Offices and
Others
|
|
290
|
4
|
-
|
5
|
299
|
Sales and
Developments
|
|
(4)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(4)
|
Hotels
|
|
118
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
118
|
International
|
|
19
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
19
|
Financial
Operations and Others
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Total
Gross Profit
|
|
1,892
|
13
|
14
|
1
|
1,920
|
|
|
Year ended
on June 30, 2014
|
Gross
profit
|
|
Income
statement
|
Interest
in joint ventures
|
Expenses
and Collective Promotion Fund
|
Inter-segment
eliminations
|
Segment-reporting
|
|
|
(in
millions of Ps.)
|
Shopping
Centers
|
|
1,079
|
7
|
8
|
(4)
|
1,090
|
Offices and
Others
|
|
220
|
3
|
-
|
5
|
228
|
Sales and
Developments
|
|
45
|
7
|
-
|
-
|
52
|
Hotels
|
|
116
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
116
|
International
|
|
30
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
30
|
Financial
Operations and Others
|
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
Total
Gross Profit
|
|
1,491
|
17
|
8
|
1
|
1,517
|
As a consequence of
the events discussed above, total consolidated gross profit,
increased by 26.9%, from Ps.1,491 million during fiscal year 2014
to Ps.1,892 million during fiscal year 2015. Total consolidated
gross profit, as a percentage of revenues from sales, leases and
services, increased from 70.7% during fiscal year 2014 to 75.2%
during fiscal year 2015.
Gross profit due to
the elimination of common maintenance expenses and the common
advertising fund increased by 75.0%, from Ps.8 million during
fiscal year 2014 (which are allocated to the Shopping Centers
segment) to Ps.14 million during fiscal year 2015 (which are
allocated to the Shopping Centers segment).
Gross profit from
our joint ventures decreased by 23.5%, from Ps.17 million during
fiscal year 2014 to Ps.13 million during fiscal year
2015.
Based on business
segment reporting, gross profit increased by 26.6%, from Ps.1,517
million during fiscal year 2014 to Ps.1,920 million during fiscal
year 2015. Furthermore, gross profit, as a percentage of revenues,
based on business segment reporting, increased from 70.4% during
fiscal year 2014 to 75.4% during fiscal year 2015.
Shopping Centers. Gross profit at the
Shopping Centers segment increased by 36.5%, from Ps.1,090 million
during fiscal year 2014 to Ps.1,488 million during fiscal year
2015, mainly due to an increase in our tenants’ total sales,
resulting in higher percentage rent under our lease agreements.
Gross profit from the Shopping Centers segment as a percentage of
this segment’s revenues increased from 78.8% during fiscal
year 2014 to 83.7% during fiscal year 2015.
Offices and Others. Gross profit at the
Offices and Others segment rose by 31.1%, from Ps.228 million
during fiscal year 2014 to Ps.299 million during fiscal year 2015.
Gross profit for the Offices and Others segment, as a percentage of
this segment’s revenues, rose from 84.1% during fiscal year
2014 to 89.8% during fiscal year 2015.
Sales and Developments. Gross profit at
the Sales and Developments segment decreased by 107.7%, from a
profit of Ps.52 million during fiscal year 2014 to a loss of Ps.4
million during fiscal year 2015, mainly due to lower sales during
fiscal year 2015 and an increase in maintenance and repair costs in
these properties. Gross profit for the Sales and Developments
segment, as a percentage of this segment’s revenues, went
from a profit of 61.2% during fiscal year 2014 to a loss of 26.7%
during fiscal year 2015.
Hotels. Gross profit at the Hotels
segment rose by 1.7%, from Ps.116 million during fiscal year 2014
to Ps.118 million during fiscal year 2015. Gross profit for the
Hotels segment, as a percentage of this segment’s revenues,
dropped from 34.9% during fiscal year 2014 to 29.8% during fiscal
year 2015.
International. Gross profit at the
International segment dropped by 36.7%, from Ps.30 million during
fiscal year 2014 to Ps.19 million during fiscal year 2015. Gross
profit at the International segment, as a percentage of this
segment’s revenues, rose from 35.7% during fiscal year 2014
to 73.1% during fiscal year 2015, mainly because no amortizations
were recorded during that period.
Financial Operations and Others. Gross
profit associated with our Financial Operations and Others segment
did not show significant changes for the fiscal years under
discussion.
Gain from disposal of investment properties
Gain from disposal
of investment properties from our Sales and Developments segment
increased by 392.8%, from Ps.236 million during fiscal year 2014 to
Ps.1,163 million during fiscal year 2015, mainly due to the sales
of functional units at: Intercontinental Plaza (Ps.338 million),
Madison Ave. office building (Ps.296 million), higher gain from
disposal of Bouchard 551 (Ps.308 million) and Maipú 1300
(Ps.25 million), partially offset by a reduced gain from disposal
of Av. de Mayo 595 (Ps.19 million), Constitución 1159 (Ps.13
million) and Costeros Dique IV (Ps.11 million), among
others.
General & administrative expenses
|
|
Year
ended on June 30, 2015
|
General
& administrative expenses
|
|
Income
statement
|
Interest
in joint ventures
|
Expenses
and Collective Promotion Fund
|
Inter-segment
eliminations
|
Segment-reporting
|
|
|
(in
millions of Ps.)
|
Shopping
Centers
|
|
(136)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(136)
|
Offices and
Others
|
|
(57)
|
-
|
-
|
(1)
|
(58)
|
Sales and
Developments
|
|
(49)
|
(1)
|
-
|
-
|
(50)
|
Hotels
|
|
(76)
|
-
|
-
|
(2)
|
(78)
|
International
|
|
(56)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(56)
|
Financial
Operations and Others
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Total
General & Administrative Expenses
|
|
(374)
|
(1)
|
-
|
(3)
|
(378)
|
|
|
Year
ended on June 30, 2014
|
General
& administrative expenses
|
|
Income
statement
|
Interest
in joint ventures
|
Expenses
and Collective Promotion Fund
|
Inter-segment
eliminations
|
Segment-reporting
|
|
|
(in
millions of Ps.)
|
Shopping
Centers
|
|
(102)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(102)
|
|
Offices and
Others
|
|
(41)
|
-
|
-
|
(1)
|
(42)
|
|
Sales and
Developments
|
|
(36)
|
(1)
|
-
|
-
|
(37)
|
|
Hotels
|
|
(59)
|
-
|
-
|
(1)
|
(60)
|
|
International
|
|
(59)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(59)
|
|
Financial
Operations and Others
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Total
General & Administrative Expenses
|
|
(297)
|
(1)
|
-
|
(2)
|
(300)
|
|
Total
administrative expenses, increased by 25.9%, from Ps.297 million
during fiscal year 2014 to Ps.374 million during fiscal year 2015.
Total administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues from
sales, leases and services slightly increased from 14.1% during
fiscal year 2014 to 14.9% during fiscal year 2015.
In turn,
administrative expenses from our joint ventures did not show
significant changes for the fiscal years under
discussion.
Based on business
segment reporting, and considering both our joint ventures and the
inter-segment eliminations, administrative expenses increased by
26.0%, from Ps.300 million during fiscal year 2014 to Ps.378
million during fiscal year 2015. Administrative expenses as a
percentage of revenues, based on business segment reporting,
increased from 13.9% during fiscal year 2014 to 14.8% during fiscal
year 2015.
Shopping Centers. Administrative
expenses in the Shopping Centers segment rose by 33.3%, from Ps.102
million during fiscal year 2014 to Ps.136 million during fiscal
year 2015, mainly due to: (i) a Ps.26 million increase in the
charge associated with Directors’ fees; (ii) a Ps.3 million
increase in fees and payment for services, (iii) a Ps.2 million
increase in amortizations and depreciations, and (iv) a Ps.4
million increase for other reasons, such as maintenance, security,
cleaning, repair and other expenses and taxes, rates and
contributions. Administrative expenses of Shopping Centers, as a
percentage of segment revenues, increased from 7.4% during fiscal
year 2014 to 7.6% during fiscal year 2015.
Offices and Others. General &
administrative expenses in our Offices and Others segment rose by
38.1%, from Ps.42 million during fiscal year 2014 to Ps.58 million
during fiscal year 2015, mainly due to: (i) a Ps.5 million increase
in fees and payments for services; (ii) a Ps.5 million increase in
salaries, social security charges and other personnel expenses;
(iii) a Ps.2 million increase in the charge associated with
Directors’ fees; (iv) a Ps.2 million increase in traveling,
transportation and stationery expenses; and (v) a Ps.1 million
increase in bank expenses. The segment’s general &
administrative expenses, as a percentage of segment revenues,
increased from 15.5% during fiscal year 2014 to 17.4% during fiscal
year 2015.
Sales and Developments. General &
administrative expenses associated with our Sales and Developments
segment increased by 35.1%, from Ps.37 million during fiscal year
2014 to Ps.50 million during fiscal year 2015, mainly due to: (i) a
Ps.4 million increase in fees and payments for services; (ii) a
Ps.2 million increase in salaries, social security charges and
other personnel expenses; (iii) a Ps.2 million increase in the
charge associated with Directors’ fees; (iv) a Ps.2 million
increase in traveling, transportation and stationery expenses; and
(v) a Ps.1 million increase in bank expenses. General &
administrative expenses associated with the Sales and Developments
segment, as a percentage of segment revenues, increased from 43.5%
during fiscal year 2014 to 333.3% during fiscal year 2015.
Considering the gain from the disposal of investment properties,
such percentages decreased by 15.7% during fiscal year 2014 to 4.3%
during fiscal year 2015.
Hotels. General & administrative
expenses associated with our Hotels segment increased
by 30.0%, from Ps.60 million during fiscal year 2014 to Ps.78
million during fiscal year 2015, mainly due to: (i) a Ps.9 million
increase in salaries, social security charges and other personnel
expenses; (ii) a Ps.3 million increase in the charge of maintenance
and repairs; (iii) a Ps.2 million increase in fees for services and
a Ps.1 million increase in the charge of food, beverages and other
hotel-related expenses, among others. General & administrative
expenses associated with the Hotels segment, as a percentage of
this segment’s revenues, increased from 18.1% during fiscal
year ended 2014 to 19.7% during fiscal year 2015.
International. General &
administrative expenses associated with our International segment
decreased by 5.1%, from Ps.59 million during fiscal year 2014 to
Ps.56 million during fiscal year 2015, mainly because the results
of Rigby 183 LLC, which owned the Madison 183 building intended for
lease, which was sold in September 2014 was consolidated for only
three months in 2015 compared to 12 months in 2014 and due to lower
expenses incurred in connection with our investment in IDBD.
General & administrative expenses associated with the
International segment as a percentage of segment revenues rose from
70.2% during fiscal year 2014 to 215.4% during fiscal year
2015.
Financial Operation and Others. General
& administrative expenses associated with our Financial
Operations and Others segment did not show significant changes for
the fiscal years under discussion.
Selling expenses
|
|
Year
ended on June 30, 2015
|
Selling
expenses
|
|
Income
statement
|
Interest
in joint ventures
|
Expenses
and Collective Promotion Fund
|
Inter-segment
eliminations
|
Segment-reporting
|
|
|
(in
millions of Ps.)
|
Shopping
Centers
|
|
(112)
|
(1)
|
-
|
-
|
(113)
|
Offices and
Others
|
|
(22)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(22)
|
Sales and
Developments
|
|
(8)
|
(1)
|
-
|
-
|
(9)
|
Hotels
|
|
(52)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(52)
|
International
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Financial
Operations and Others
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Total
Selling Expenses
|
|
(194)
|
(2)
|
-
|
-
|
(196)
|
|
|
Year
ended on June 30, 2014
|
Selling
expenses
|
|
Income
statement
|
Interest
in joint ventures
|
Expenses
and Collective Promotion Fund
|
Inter-segment
eliminations
|
Segment-reporting
|
|
|
(in
millions of Ps.)
|
Shopping
Centers
|
|
(71)
|
(2)
|
-
|
-
|
(73)
|
Offices and
Others
|
|
(21)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(21)
|
Sales and
Developments
|
|
(12)
|
(2)
|
-
|
-
|
(14)
|
Hotels
|
|
(42)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(42)
|
International
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Financial
Operations and Others
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Total
Selling Expenses
|
|
(146)
|
(4)
|
-
|
-
|
(150)
|
Total consolidated
selling expenses, pursuant to income statement, increased by 32.9%,
from Ps.146 million during fiscal year 2014 to Ps.194 million
during fiscal year 2015. Total consolidated selling expenses as a
percentage of revenues from sales, leases and services, slightly
increased from 6.9% during fiscal year 2014 to 7.7% during fiscal
year 2015.
In turn, selling
expenses of our joint ventures decreased by 50.0%, from Ps.4
million during fiscal year 2014 (out of this figure, Ps.2 million
are allocated to the Sales and Developments segment and Ps.2
million are allocated to the Shopping Centers segment) to Ps.2
million during fiscal year 2015 (out of this figure, Ps.1 million
are allocated to the Sales and Developments segment and Ps.1
million are allocated to the Shopping Centers segment). This
decrease is mainly due to lower expenses from our Cyrsa S.A. joint
venture in connection with a reduction in the sales of the Horizons
project recognized during fiscal year 2015.
Thus, according to
business segment reporting, selling expenses grew by 30.7%, from
Ps.150 million during fiscal year 2014 to Ps.196 million during
fiscal year 2015. Selling expenses as a percentage of revenues,
according to business segment reporting, slightly increased from
7.0% during fiscal year 2014 to 7.7% during fiscal year
2015.
Shopping Centers. Selling expenses in
the Shopping Centers segment increased by 54.8%, from Ps.73 million
during fiscal year 2014 to Ps.113 million during fiscal year 2015
mainly due to: (i) a Ps.18 million increase in the charge
associated with taxes, rates and contributions; mainly due to a
higher charged associated with turnover tax; (ii) a Ps.8 million
increase in advertising expenses; (iii) a Ps.5 million increase in
loan loss charges; and (iv) a Ps.6 million increase in salaries,
social security charges and other personnel expenses. Selling
expenses, as a percentage of the Shopping Centers segment’s
revenues, increased from 5.3% during fiscal year 2014 to 6.4%
during fiscal year 2015.
Offices and Others. Selling expenses
associated with our Offices and Others segment rose by 4.8%, from
Ps.21 million during fiscal year 2014 to Ps.22 million during
fiscal year 2015. Such variation was due to an increase in the
turnover tax generated by the transfer of buildings, offset by
lower loan loss charges. The selling expenses associated with our
Offices and Others segment, as a percentage of this segment’s
revenues dropped from 7.7% during fiscal year 2014 to 6.6% during
fiscal year 2015.
Sales and Developments. Selling expenses
for the Sales and Developments segment decreased by 35.7%, from
Ps.14 million during fiscal year 2014 to Ps.9 million during fiscal
year 2015, mainly as a result of a decrease in expenses directly
related to the volume of sale transactions: (i) taxes, rates and
contributions for Ps.3 million and commissions for sales for
Ps.1
million. The selling expenses associated with our Sales and
Developments segment, as a percentage of this segment’s
revenues, increased from 16.5% during fiscal year 2014 to 60.0%
during fiscal year 2015.
Hotels. The selling expenses associated
with our Hotels segment increased by 23.8%, from Ps.42 million
during fiscal year 2014 to Ps.52 million during fiscal year 2015,
mainly due to: (i) a Ps.3 million increase in advertising expenses
and other selling expenses,; (ii) a Ps.3 million increase in taxes,
rates and contributions; and (iii) a Ps.3 million increase in
salaries, social security charges and other personnel expenses,
among others. Selling expenses associated with our Hotels segment
as a percentage of this segment’s revenues remained stable at
13% in both fiscal years.
Financial Operations and Others. Selling
expenses associated with our Financial Operations and Others
segment did not show significant changes for the fiscal years under
discussion.
Other operating results, net
|
|
Year
ended on June 30, 2015
|
Other
operating results, net
|
|
Income
statement
|
Interest
in joint ventures
|
Expenses
and Collective Promotion Fund
|
Inter-segment
eliminations
|
Segment-reporting
|
|
|
(in
millions of Ps.)
|
Shopping
Centers
|
|
(48)
|
(2)
|
-
|
-
|
(49)
|
Offices and
Others
|
|
(118)
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
(117)
|
Sales and
Developments
|
|
13
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
13
|
Hotels
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
International
|
|
183
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
183
|
Financial
Operations and Others
|
|
(2)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(2)
|
Total
Other operating results, net
|
|
28
|
(2)
|
-
|
2
|
28
|
|
|
Year
ended on June 30, 2014
|
Other
operating results, net
|
|
Income
statement
|
Interest
in joint ventures
|
Expenses
and Collective Promotion Fund
|
Inter-segment
eliminations
|
Segment-reporting
|
|
|
(in
millions of Ps.)
|
Shopping
Centers
|
|
(45)
|
(1)
|
-
|
-
|
(47)
|
Offices and
Others
|
|
(2)
|
(2)
|
-
|
1
|
(3)
|
Sales and
Developments
|
|
8
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
8
|
Hotels
|
|
(3)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(3)
|
International
|
|
(1)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(1)
|
Financial
Operations and Others
|
|
(3)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(3)
|
Total
Other operating results, net
|
|
(46)
|
(3)
|
-
|
1
|
(49)
|
Other operating
results, net went from a net loss of Ps.46 million during fiscal
year 2014 to net income of Ps.28 million during fiscal year 2015,
mainly due to income from the realization of the conversion
difference related to the partial settlement of Rigby 193 LLC
(Ps.188 million), partially offset by expenses related to the
transfer of assets from IRSA to IRSA PC (Ps.110 million). Total
consolidated other operating results, net, as a percentage of
revenues from sales, leases and services, was 2.2% during fiscal
year 2014 and 1.1% during fiscal year 2015.
Other operating
results, net from our joint ventures decreased from a Ps.3 million
loss during fiscal year 2014 (Ps.2 million were allocated to the
Offices and Others segment) to a Ps.2 million loss during fiscal
year 2015 (which were allocated to the Shopping Centers
segment).
Based on business
segment reporting, other operating results, net was a net loss of
Ps.49 million in fiscal year 2014 and net income of Ps.28 million
in fiscal 2015.
Shopping Centers. Other operating
losses, net for the Shopping Centers segment increased by 4.3%,
from Ps.47 million during fiscal year 2014 to Ps.49 million during
fiscal year 2015, mainly as a consequence of a Ps.3 million
increase in donations. Other operating losses, net, as a percentage
of revenues in the Shopping Centers segment, decreased from 3.4%
during fiscal year 2014 to 2.8% during fiscal year
2015.
Offices and Others. Other operating
losses, net associated with our Offices and Others segment
increased by Ps.114 million, from Ps.3 million during fiscal year
2014 to Ps.117 million during fiscal year 2015, mainly due to the
expenses related to the transfer of assets from IRSA to IRSA CP for
Ps.110 million. Other operating losses, net associated with our
Offices and Others segment, as a percentage of this segment’s
revenues, increased from 1.1% during fiscal year 2014 to 35.1%
during fiscal year 2015.
Sales and Developments. Other operating
income, net associated with our Sales and Developments segment
increased by 62.5%, from Ps.8 million during fiscal year 2014 to
Ps.13 million during fiscal year 2015, mainly due to: (i) Ps.16
million in income during fiscal year 2015 related to the sale of
our interest in Bitania and (ii) a decrease in provisions for
lawsuits and other contingencies of Ps.2 million; partially offset
by (iii) the non-recurrence, during fiscal year 2015, of a fee
charged as “fee for admission to the undertaking” in
connection with the sale of the Neuquén lot for development of
a hotel that took place in fiscal year 2014.
Hotels. Other operating losses, net
associated with the Hotels segment dropped by Ps.3 million, mainly
due to an increase in provisions for lawsuits and other
contingencies. Other operating losses, net associated with the
Hotels segment, as a percentage of this segment’s revenues,
was 0.9% during fiscal year 2014.
International. Other operating results,
net in this segment went from Ps.1 million in net loss during
fiscal year 2014 to Ps.183 million in net income during fiscal year
2015, mainly due to income from the partial reversal of the
accumulated conversion differences, as a result of the partial
settlement of Rigby 183 LLC.
Financial Operations and Others. Other
operating losses, net associated with our Financial
Operations and Others segment decreased from Ps.3 million during
fiscal year 2014 to Ps.2 million during fiscal year 2015, mainly
due to the fact that Banco Hipotecario S.A. has deducted a lower
amount as tax on dividends than it distributed to our subsidiaries
Ritelco and Tyrus during fiscal year 2015.
Operating income/(loss)
|
|
Year
ended on June 30, 2015
|
Operating
income/(loss)
|
|
Income
statement
|
Interest
in joint ventures
|
Expenses
and Collective Promotion Fund
|
Inter-segment
eliminations
|
Segment-reporting
|
|
|
(in
millions of Ps.)
|
Shopping
Centers
|
|
1,173
|
7
|
14
|
(4)
|
1,190
|
Offices and
Others
|
|
92
|
3
|
-
|
7
|
102
|
Sales and
Developments
|
|
1,115
|
(2)
|
-
|
-
|
1,113
|
Hotels
|
|
(9)
|
-
|
-
|
(3)
|
(12)
|
International
|
|
146
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
146
|
Financial
Operations and Others
|
|
(2)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(2)
|
Total
Operating income/(loss)
|
|
2,515
|
8
|
14
|
-
|
2,537
|
|
|
Year
ended on June 30, 2014
|
Operating
income/(loss)
|
|
Income
statement
|
Interest
in joint ventures
|
Expenses
and Collective Promotion Fund
|
Inter-segment
eliminations
|
Segment-reporting
|
|
|
(in
millions of Ps.)
|
Shopping
Centers
|
|
861
|
3
|
8
|
(4)
|
868
|
Offices and
Others
|
|
156
|
1
|
-
|
5
|
162
|
Sales and
Developments
|
|
241
|
4
|
-
|
-
|
245
|
Hotels
|
|
12
|
-
|
-
|
(1)
|
11
|
International
|
|
(30)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(30)
|
Financial
Operations and Others
|
|
(2)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(2)
|
Total
Operating income/(loss)
|
|
1,238
|
8
|
8
|
-
|
1,254
|
As a consequence of
the events discussed above, total consolidated operating income
increased by 103.2%, from Ps.1,238 million during fiscal year 2014
to Ps.2,515 million during fiscal year 2015. Total consolidated
operating income, as a percentage of revenues from sales, leases
and services, increased from 58.7% during fiscal year 2014 to
approximately 100.0% during fiscal year 2015.
Operating
income/(loss) of our joint ventures did not show significant
changes for the fiscal years under discussion.
Based on business
segment reporting, operating income increased by 102.3%, from
Ps.1,254 million during fiscal year 2014 to Ps.2,537 million during
fiscal year 2015. Operating income, as a percentage of revenues
based on business segment reporting, increased from 58.2% during
fiscal year 2014 to 99.6% during fiscal year 2015.
Shopping Centers. Operating income in
our Shopping Centers segment increased by 37.1%, from Ps.868
million in income during fiscal year 2014 to Ps.1,190 million in
income during fiscal year 2015. Operating income for our Shopping
Centers segment, as a percentage of this segment’s revenues,
increased from 62.8% during fiscal year 2014 to 66.9% during fiscal
year 2015.
Offices and Others. Operating income in
our Offices and Others segment decreased by 37.0%, from income of
Ps.162 million during fiscal year 2014 to income of Ps.102 million
during fiscal year 2015. Operating income in our Offices and Others
segment, as a percentage of segment revenues, decreased from 59.8%
during fiscal year 2014 to 30.6% during fiscal year
2015.
Sales and Developments. Operating income
in our Sales and Developments segment increased by 354.3%, from
income of Ps.245 million during fiscal year 2014 to income of
Ps.1,113 million during fiscal year 2015. Operating income in our
Sales and Developments segment as a percentage of segment revenues,
considering the gain from disposal of investment properties,
decreased from 76.3% during fiscal year 2014 to 94.5% during fiscal
year 2015.
Hotels. Operating income/(loss) in the
Hotels segment showed a significant decrease, from income of Ps.11
million during fiscal year 2014 to a loss of Ps.12 million during
fiscal year 2015, mainly due to increased operating expenses as
compared to the operating income of this segment.
International. Operating income/(loss)
in our International segment increased from Ps.30 million in loss
during fiscal year 2014 to Ps.146 million in income during fiscal
year 2015.
Financial Operations and Others.
Operating income/(loss) for our Financial Operations and Others
segment remained at Ps.2 million loss during both fiscal
years.
Share of profit / (loss) of associates and joint
ventures
|
|
Year
ended on June 30, 2015
|
Share
of profit / (loss) of associates and joint ventures
|
|
Income
statement
|
Interest
in joint ventures
|
Expenses
and Collective Promotion Fund
|
Inter-segment
eliminations
|
Segment-reporting
|
|
|
(in
millions of Ps.)
|
Shopping
Centers
|
|
5
|
(5)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Offices and
Others
|
|
(1)
|
(2)
|
-
|
-
|
(3)
|
Sales and
Developments
|
|
7
|
(6)
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
Hotels
|
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
International
|
|
(1,189)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(1,189)
|
Financial
Operations and Others
|
|
155
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
155
|
Total
share of profit / (loss) of associates and joint
ventures
|
|
(1,023)
|
(12)
|
-
|
-
|
(1,035)
|
|
|
Year
ended on June 30, 2014
|
Share
of profit / (loss) of associates and joint ventures
|
|
Income
statement
|
Interest
in joint ventures
|
Expenses
and Collective Promotion Fund
|
Inter-segment
eliminations
|
Segment-reporting
|
|
|
(in
millions of Ps.)
|
Shopping
Centers
|
|
5
|
(5)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Offices and
Others
|
|
-
|
(1)
|
-
|
-
|
(1)
|
Sales and
Developments
|
|
26
|
(20)
|
-
|
-
|
6
|
Hotels
|
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
International
|
|
(616)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(616)
|
Financial
Operations and Others
|
|
170
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
170
|
Total
share of profit / (loss) of associates and joint
ventures
|
|
(414)
|
(26)
|
-
|
-
|
(440)
|
The share of loss
of associates and joint ventures, pursuant to income statement,
increased by 147.1%, from Ps.414 million during fiscal year 2014 to
Ps.1,023 million during fiscal year 2015, mainly due to the
investments from the International segment, partially offset by the
investments from the Financial Operations and Others
segment.
The share of profit
(loss) of associates and joint ventures mainly arising from Nuevo
Puerto Santa Fe S.A. (Shopping Centers segment), Quality Invest
S.A. (Offices segment) and Cyrsa S.A., Puerto Retiro S.A. and
Baicom Networks S.A. (Sales and Developments segment) dropped by
53.8%, from Ps.26 million during fiscal year 2014 to Ps.12 million
during fiscal year 2015, mainly due to lower results from the Cyrsa
S.A. joint venture.
Shopping Centers. According to business
segment reporting, the share of profit of the joint venture Nuevo
Puerto Santa Fe S.A. is presented on a line by line consolidated
basis in this segment.
Offices and Others. According to
business segment reporting, the share of profit/(loss) of the joint
venture Quality Invest S.A. is presented on a line by line
consolidated basis in this segment whereas the share of
profit/(loss) generated by the indirect equity interest in our
associate La Rural S.A., through the joint ventures Entertainment
Holding S.A. and Entretenimiento Universal S.A., remains net in
this line and increased from Ps.1 million in loss during fiscal
year 2014 to Ps.3 million in loss during fiscal year
2015.
Sales and developments. The share of
profit of joint ventures Cyrsa S.A., Puerto Retiro S.A. and Baicom
Networks S.A. is presented on a line by line consolidated basis.
The share of profit / (loss) of our associate Manibil S.A.,
presented in this line, decreased by 83.3%, from Ps.6 million
during fiscal year 2014 to Ps.1 million during fiscal year 2015, as
a result of reduced net profit from such associate.
Hotels. The share of profit / (loss)
associated with our Hotels segment did not show significant changes
for the fiscal years under discussion.
International. The share of loss of our
associates in this segment, dropped by 93.0%, from a loss of Ps.616
million during fiscal year 2014 to a loss of Ps.1,189 million
during fiscal year 2015, mainly due to lower results from our
investment in IDBD of Ps.105 million mainly due to a recovery in
the market trading price of IDBD’s shares, partially offset
by higher losses in pesos related to the Lipstick building
investment of Ps.25 million, mainly due to the fluctuation in the
exchange rate used in the conversion, and Ps.66 million at Condor,
mainly due to the increase in financial liabilities measured at
fair value.
Financial Operations and Others. The
share of profit of our associates in the Financial Operations and
Others segment decreased by 8.8%, from Ps.170 million during fiscal
year 2014 to Ps.155 million during fiscal year 2015, mainly due to
lower profits from our investment in BHSA of Ps.41.2 million and
Banco de Crédito y Securitización of Ps.1 million,
partially offset by higher profits related to our investment in
Tarshop of Ps.8 million and Avenida for Ps.21 million.
Financial
results, net
The net financial
loss decreased by 45.7%, from Ps.1,719 million during fiscal year
2014 to Ps.933 million during fiscal year 2015, mainly due to: (i)
lower foreign exchange losses of Ps.795 million and (ii) lower
income from the valuation at fair value of derivate financial
instruments of Ps.301 million, mainly due to Ps.296 million
associated with IDBD-related instruments, partially offset by (iii)
lower income from the valuation of financial assets at fair value
of Ps.173 million, mainly due to a financial loss owing to the
valuation public and private securities, shares and common funds of
Ps.255 million, partially offset by higher results generated by the
valuation of shares in Avenida of Ps.72 million and preferred
shares in Condor Hospitality Trust Inc. of Ps.66 million and (iv)
an increased charge for interest paid for loans and notes taken by
the Company of Ps.148 million.
During fiscal year
2015, Argentina’s peso depreciated by approximately 12%, from
Ps.8.133 per US$1.06 at June 30, 2014 to Ps.9.088 per US$1.06 at
June 30, 2015, while during fiscal year 2014 the variation had been
51%, from Ps.5.388 per US$1.06 at June 30, 2013 to Ps.8.133 per
US$1.06 at June 30, 2014. This situation materially affects our
financial results because of the exposure of our indebtedness to
the variations in the exchange rate between the Peso and the US
Dollar.
Income
Tax
The Company applies
the deferred tax method to calculate the income tax applicable to
the fiscal years under consideration, thus recognizing the
temporary differences as tax assets and liabilities. Income tax
expense during fiscal year was Ps.64 million during fiscal year
2014 and a loss of Ps.489 million during fiscal year 2015, in line
with income before tax, which was a loss of Ps.895 million during
fiscal year 2014 and income of Ps.559 million during fiscal year
2015.
Income/(loss)
for the year
As a result of the
factors described above, income/(loss) for the year went from a
loss of Ps.831 million during fiscal year 2014 to a loss of Ps.70
million during fiscal year 2015.
Income attributable
to the controlling shareholders went from a loss of Ps.786 million
during fiscal year 2014 to a loss of Ps.41 million during fiscal
year 2015.
Income/(loss)
attributable to the non-controlling interest went from a loss of
Ps.45 million during fiscal year 2014 to income of Ps.111 million
during fiscal year 2015, mainly as a result of increased profit
from: (i) Rigby 183 LLC of Ps.104 million resulting from the sale
of the office building it owned; (ii) Real Estate Strategies LP
(Condor) of Ps.13 million; (iii) IRSA PC of Ps.8 million and lower
losses from Dolphin (IDBD) of Ps.29 million.
B. Liquidity
and Capital Resources
Our principal
sources of liquidity have historically been:
·
Cash generated by
operations;
·
Cash generated by
issuance of debt securities;
·
Cash from borrowing
and financing arrangements; and
·
Cash proceeds from
the sale of real estate assets.
Our principal cash
requirements or uses (other than in connection with our operating
activities) have historically been:
·
capital
expenditures for acquisition or construction of investment
properties and property, plant and equipment;
·
interest payments
and repayments of debt;
·
acquisition of
shares in companies;
·
payments of
dividends; and
·
acquisitions or
purchases of real estate.
Our liquidity and
capital resources include our cash and cash equivalents, proceeds
from bank borrowings and long-term debt, capital financing and
sales of real estate investments.
As of June 30,
2016, our Operation Center in Argentina had positive working
capital of Ps.51 million while our Operations Center in Israel had
negative working capital of Ps.888 million, resulting in a
consolidated negative working capital of Ps.837 million (calculated
as current assets less current liabilities as of such date). At the
same date, our Operations Center in Argentina had cash and cash
equivalents of Ps.95 million while our Operations Center in Israel
had cash and cash equivalents of Ps.13,771 million, totaling
consolidated cash and cash equivalents for Ps.13,866
million.
IDBD has diverse
debts containing certain covenants which have been successively
negotiated, resulting in several waivers expiring in December 2016.
IDBD estimates that if the original covenants of such loans were to
become effective again, it would not be able to honor them.
Non-compliance could have the effect of creditors requiring
immediate repayment of the debt. As a holding company, IDBD’s
main sources of funds derive from the dividends distributed by its
subsidiaries, which have experienced a reduction in recent years.
Yet, there are restrictions as to the payment of dividends based on
the indebtedness level in some subsidiaries. IDBD has projected
future cash flows and expects to have the required liquidity to
meet its commitments by issuing new debt in Israel, selling
financial assets such as Clal and dividend payouts by Clal. IDBD
could also secure additional financing through the private issuance
of equity securities. All factors mentioned above, mainly (i)
IDBD’s current financial position and need of financing to
honor its financial debt and other commitments, (ii) the
renegotiation underway with financial creditors, and (iii) the term
set by Israel’s governmental authorities to sell the equity
interest in Clal and the potential effects of such sale, in
particular, on its market value, raise significant uncertainties as
to IDBD’s capacity to continue as a
going-concern.
The financial
position of IDBD and its subsidiaries at the Operations Center in
Israel does not affect the financial position of IRSA and its
subsidiaries at the Operations Center in Argentina. The Operation
Center in Argentina is not facing financial constraints and is
compliant with their financial commitments. We believe our working
capital and our cash from operating activities are adequate for our
present and future requirements. If cash generated from our
operations is at any time insufficient to finance our working
capital, we would seek to finance such working capital needs
through debt financing or equity issuances or through the sale of
selective assets.
In addition, the
commitments and other covenants resulting from IDBD’s debt do
not have impact on IRSA since such debt has no recourse against
IRSA and it is not granted by IRSA’s assets. We do not have
significant uncertainties as to the capacity as a group to operate
as a going-concern perspective, with such uncertainties being
limited to the operation center in Israel. For more information
about our liquidity see “Item 3(d) Risk Factors” and
“Recent Developments”.
On September 8,
2016, we issued Series VII and VIII Notes in an aggregate principal
amount of Ps.384.2 million and US$184.5 million, respectively.
Series VII and VIII Notes have a maturity of 36 months from its
issue date. For more information, please see “Recent
Developments”.
On August 2, 2016,
IDBD issued a new Series of Notes in the Israeli market for NIS 325
million, bearing an adjustable interest rate and maturing in 2019.
Furthermore, DIC expended it issuance of Notes due 2025 for an
additional NIS 360 million. For more information, please see
“Recent Developments”.
The table below
shows our cash flow for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014:
|
Year
ended June 30,
|
|
2016
|
2015
|
2014
|
|
(in
millions of Ps.)
|
Net cash flow
generated by operations
|
4,139
|
834
|
1,022
|
Net cash flow
generated by investment activities
|
8,210
|
261
|
(917)
|
Net cash flow used
in financing activities
|
(3,968)
|
(1,390)
|
(597)
|
Net increase/
(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
|
8,381
|
(295)
|
(492)
|
Cash
Flow Information
Operating activities
Fiscal year ended June 30, 2016
Our operating
activities generated net cash inflows of Ps.4,139 million, mainly
due to operating income of Ps.5,326 million, a decrease in trading
properties of Ps.229 million and an increase in salaries and social
security charges of Ps.23 million, partially offset by a decrease
in provisions of Ps.43 million, increased trade and other
receivables of Ps.319 million and Ps.807 million related to income
tax paid.
Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2015
Our operating
activities generated net cash inflows of Ps.834 million, mainly due
to operating income of Ps.1,418 million, an increase in salaries
and social security charges of Ps.22 million, an increase in trade
and other account payables of Ps.233 million, which were partially
offset by an increase in trade and other receivables of Ps.400
million and Ps.429 million related to income tax paid.
Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2014
Our operating
activities resulted in net cash inflows of Ps.1,022 million for the
fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, mainly as a result of operating
income of Ps.1,362 million, an increase in salaries and social
security charges of Ps.51 million and a decrease in trading
properties of Ps.6 million. These were partially offset by an
increase in trade and other receivables of Ps.14 million, a
decrease in provisions of Ps.2 million, a decrease in trade and
other account payables of Ps.104 million and Ps.276 million related
to income tax paid.
Investment activities
Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2016
Without considering
Ps.9,193 million cash added from business combination with IDBD,
our investing activities resulted in net cash outflows of Ps.983
million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016, of which (i)
Ps.888 million and Ps.1,056 million were related to the acquisition
of investment properties and property, plant and equipment,
respectively, (ii) Ps.134 million were related to the acquisition
of intangible assets, (iii) Ps.207 million were related to capital
contributions in associates and joint ventures, and (iv) Ps.852
million were related to loans granted to related parties; partly
offset by (v) Ps.1,393 million related to collection from the sale
of investment properties, (vi) Ps.591 million related to collection
of dividends, and (vii) Ps.12,069 million related to the
acquisition of investments in financial assets.
Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2015
Our investing
activities resulted in net cash inflows of Ps.261 million for the
fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, of which (i) Ps.2,447 million were
related to the sale of investment properties and (ii) Ps.56 million
were related to the sale of interests in companies: Ps.16 million
were related to the sale of Avenida Inc. and Ps.39 million were
related to the sale of Bitania 26 S.A., partially offset by (iii)
Ps.1,231 million representing a 25% increase in IDBD’s share
interest over its stock capital, (iv) Ps.407 million related to the
acquisition of investment properties and (v) Ps.595 million net
related to the acquisition of investments in financial
assets.
Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2014
Our investing
activities resulted in net cash outflows of Ps.917 million for the
fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, of which (i) Ps.1,103 million were
related to the purchase of a 53.33% equity interest in IDB
Development Corporation Ltd.’s capital stock, representing
107 million common shares, (ii) Ps.13 million were related to the
acquisition of a 24.79% equity interest in Avenida
Inc.’s capital stock, (iii) Ps.16 million were related to the
acquisition of 1,250,000 common shares of Condor Hospitality Trust,
(iv) Ps.318 million were related to the purchase of fixed assets
and land reserves (for further information see “Capital
Expenditures”), (v) Ps.1,533 million were related to the
acquisition of investments in financial assets, (vi) Ps.2 million
were related to loans granted, (vii) Ps.20 million were related to
capital contributions in associates and joint ventures and (viii)
Ps.10 million were related to interest received; partially offset
by (i) Ps.17 million related to collection of dividends, (ii)
Ps.1,648 million related to proceeds from sale of investments in
financial assets, (iii) Ps.402 million related to the sale of
investment properties and (iv) Ps.23 million related to collection
from the sale of Canteras Natal S.A’s shareholding,
representing 50% of such company’s capital
stock.
Financing activities
Fiscal year ended June 30, 2016
Our financing
activities for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016 resulted in net
cash outflows of Ps.3,968 million, mainly due to (i) the payment of
loans of Ps.9,634 million; (ii) the payment of interest on
short-term and long-term debt of Ps.3,774 million; (iii) the
acquisition of non-controlling interest in subsidiaries of Ps.1,047
million and (iv) the payment of principal on notes of Ps.4,132
million, partially offset by (v) borrowings for Ps.6,011 million;
(vi) Ps.7,622 million related to the issuance of non-convertible
notes and (vii) Ps.1,331 million related to derivative financial
instruments, net.
Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2015
Our financing
activities for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015 resulted in net
cash outflows of Ps.1,390 million, mainly due to (i) the payment of
loans of Ps.964 million, (ii) the payment of loans for the purchase
of companies of Ps.106 million, (iii) the payment of interest on
short-term and long-term debt of Ps.547 million, (vi) capital
distributions of Ps.228 million, (vii) Ps.111 million related to
the acquisition of derivative financial instruments, (viii) Ps.69
million related to dividend distributions; partially offset by (ix)
borrowings for Ps.606 million, (x) payment of borrowings from
associates and joint ventures of Ps.22 million.
Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2014
Our financing
activities for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014 resulted in net
cash outflows of Ps.597 million, mainly due to (i) the payment of
interest on short-term and long-term debt of Ps.415 million, (ii)
the payment of loans of Ps.446 million, (iii) dividend payments of
Ps.113 million, (iv) the payment of financed purchases of Ps.2
million, (v) capital distributions of Ps.4 million, (vi) the
acquisition of non-controlling interest in subsidiaries of Ps.1
million, (vii) payment of loans from associates and joint ventures
of Ps.189 million, (viii) the payment of principal on notes of
Ps.287 million, (ix) the acquisition of derivative financial
instruments of Ps.38 million and (x) the repurchase of common
shares and GDS issued by the group of Ps.38 million, partially
offset by (i) borrowings of Ps.502 million, (ii) capital
contributions by non-controlling interest of Ps.139 million, (iii)
Ps.17 million related to borrowings from associates and joint
ventures, (iv) Ps.62 million related to derivative financial
instruments and (v) Ps.218 million related to the issuance of
non-convertible notes.
Capital Expenditures
Fiscal Year 2016
During the fiscal
year ended June 30, 2016, we invested Ps.2,369 million (without
considering Ps.44,690 million related to addition of assets due to
the business combination with IDBD), as follows: (a) acquisitions
and improvements of property, plant and equipment of Ps.1,172
million, primarily i) Ps.378 million in buildings and facilities,
mainly in supermarkets in Israel, ii) Ps.310 million in
communication networks, and iii) Ps.291 million in machinery and
equipment; (b) improvements in our rental properties of Ps.260
million, primarily in our operation center in Argentina’s
shopping centers; and (c) the development of properties for Ps.919
million, mainly in our operation center in Israel.
Fiscal Year 2015
During the fiscal
year ended June 30, 2015, we invested Ps.532 million, as follows:
(a) improvements at our Sheraton Libertador, Intercontinental and
Llao Llao hotels (Ps.1.2 million, Ps.9 million and Ps.4.5 million,
respectively), (b) Ps.14 million allocated to advances for the
acquisition of investments in general, (c) Ps.35 million related to
the acquisition of furniture and fixtures, machinery, equipment,
and facilities, (d) Ps.186.5 million related to the development of
properties, of which Ps.1.5 million are related to Distrito Arcos
and Ps.185 million are related to Alto Comahue, (e) Ps.60.4 million
related to improvements in our shopping centers, (f) Ps.5.6 million
related to improvements to our offices and other rental properties,
(g) Ps.214.6 million related to the acquisition of “La
Adela”, (h) Ps.1.6 million related to the acquisition of land
reserves.
Fiscal Year 2014
During the fiscal
year ended June 30, 2014, we invested Ps.319 million, as follows:
(a) improvements at our Sheraton Libertador, Intercontinental and
Llao Llao hotels (Ps.5.6 million, Ps.2.1 million and Ps.2.3
million, respectively), (b) Ps.9.5 million related to the
acquisition of furniture and fixtures, machinery, equipment and
facilities, (c) improvements in our shopping centers for Ps.61.1
million, (d) Ps.179.3 million allocated to the development of
properties, corresponding Ps.99.9 million to “Distrito
Arcos” project and Ps.79.4 million to “Shopping
Neuquén” project, (e) Ps.29.6 million allocated to
advances for the acquisition of investments in general, (f) Ps.24
million allocated to improvements of our offices and other rental
properties, and (g) Ps.0.5 million related to the acquisition of
land reserves.
Indebtedness
The following table
sets forth the scheduled maturities of our outstanding debt as of
June 30, 2016:
|
Operations
Center in Argentina
|
Operations
Center in Israel
|
Total
|
Less than 1
year
|
2,813
|
19,437
|
22,250
|
More than 1 and up
to 2 years
|
19
|
16,826
|
16,845
|
More than 2 and up
to 3 years
|
1
|
19,535
|
19,536
|
More than 3 and up
to 4 years
|
17
|
4,643
|
4,660
|
More than 4 and up
to 5 years
|
1,063
|
7,092
|
8,155
|
More than 5
years
|
5,312
|
36,169
|
41,481
|
|
9,225
|
103,702
|
112,927
|
|
|
Annual
Average Interest Rate
|
|
|
Operations Center in Argentina
|
|
|
|
|
IRSA Commercial
Properties’ 2017 Notes
|
$
|
|
407
|
409
|
IRSA Commercial
Properties’ 2023 Notes
|
|
8.75%
|
360
|
5,390
|
IRSA Commercial
Properties’ 2017 Notes
|
|
7.88%
|
-
|
-
|
IRSA’s 2017
Notes(1)
|
|
8.50%
|
75
|
1,159
|
IRSA’s 2017
Notes
|
$
|
|
11
|
11
|
IRSA’s 2020
Notes
|
|
11.50%
|
75
|
1,118
|
Financial
Leases
|
|
|
1
|
1
|
Related
Party
|
$
|
|
15
|
14
|
Bank
loans
|
$
|
15.25%
|
1
|
1
|
Bank
loans
|
$
|
26.50%
|
7
|
7
|
Bank
loans
|
$
|
23.00%
|
36
|
36
|
Related
Party
|
$
|
|
6
|
6
|
Related
Party
|
$
|
15.25%
|
6
|
6
|
Related
Party
|
$
|
24,00%
|
6
|
5
|
Seller
financing
|
|
N/A
|
2
|
34
|
Seller
financing
|
|
3.50%
|
5
|
84
|
Bank
overdrafts
|
$
|
|
-
|
944
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operations Center in Israel
|
|
|
|
|
Non -convertible
Notes IDBD Series G
|
|
4.50%
|
802
|
3,534
|
Non -convertible
Notes IDBD Series I
|
|
4.95%
|
1,013
|
3,164
|
Non -convertible
Notes IDBD Series J
|
|
6.60%
|
309
|
1,109
|
Non -convertible
Notes DIC Series D
|
|
5.00%
|
103
|
510
|
Non -convertible
Notes DIC Series F
|
|
4.95%
|
2,719
|
9,427
|
Non -convertible
Notes DIC Series G
|
|
6.35%
|
8
|
31
|
Non -convertible
Notes DIC Series H
|
|
4.45%
|
124
|
541
|
Non -convertible
Notes DIC Series I
|
|
6.70%
|
513
|
1,927
|
|
Currency
|
Annual
Average Interest Rate
|
|
|
Non -convertible
Notes Shufersal Series B
|
NIS
|
5.20%
|
1,024
|
5,161
|
Non -convertible
Notes Shufersal Series C
|
NIS
|
5.45%
|
114
|
459
|
Non -convertible
Notes Shufersal Series D
|
NIS
|
2.99%
|
413
|
1,584
|
Non -convertible
Notes Shufersal Series E
|
NIS
|
5.09%
|
392
|
1,580
|
Non -convertible
Notes Shufersal Series F
|
NIS
|
4.30%
|
317
|
1,253
|
Non -convertible
Notes Cellcom Series B
|
NIS
|
5.30%
|
185
|
880
|
Non -convertible
Notes Cellcom Series D
|
NIS
|
5.19%
|
599
|
2,865
|
Non -convertible
Notes Cellcom Series E
|
NIS
|
6.25%
|
164
|
673
|
Non -convertible
Notes Cellcom Series F
|
NIS
|
4.60%
|
715
|
3,032
|
Non -convertible
Notes Cellcom Series G
|
NIS
|
6.99%
|
285
|
1,230
|
Non -convertible
Notes Cellcom Series H
|
NIS
|
1.98%
|
950
|
3,483
|
Non -convertible
Notes Cellcom Series I
|
NIS
|
4.14%
|
804
|
3,114
|
Non -convertible
Notes PBC Series C
|
NIS
|
5.00%
|
550
|
2,666
|
Non -convertible
Notes PBC Series D
|
NIS
|
4.95%
|
1,317
|
6,641
|
Non -convertible
Notes PBC Series E
|
NIS
|
4.95%
|
974
|
4,195
|
Non -convertible
Notes PBC Series F
|
NIS
|
7.05%
|
669
|
3,054
|
Non -convertible
Notes PBC Gav-Yam Series E
|
NIS
|
4.55%
|
283
|
1,375
|
Non -convertible
Notes PBC Gav-Yam Series F
|
NIS
|
4.75%
|
1,226
|
8,535
|
Non -convertible
Notes PBC Gav-Yam Series G
|
NIS
|
6.41%
|
215
|
907
|
Non -convertible
Notes PBC Ispro Series B
|
NIS
|
5.40%
|
255
|
1,293
|
Bank loans and
others
|
NIS
|
|
333
|
1,117
|
Bank loans and
others
|
NIS
|
|
80
|
265
|
Bank loans and
others
|
NIS
|
|
63
|
198
|
Bank loans and
others
|
NIS
|
6.90%
|
150
|
634
|
Bank loans and
others
|
NIS
|
4.95%
|
1
|
4
|
Bank loans and
others
|
NIS
|
4.95%
|
1
|
3
|
Bank loans and
others
|
NIS
|
3.25%
|
1
|
5
|
Bank loans and
others
|
US$
|
5.66%
|
13
|
51
|
Bank loans and
others
|
US$
|
5.21%
|
197
|
767
|
Bank loans and
others
|
US$
|
|
223
|
869
|
Bank loans and
others
|
NIS
|
4.60%
|
200
|
778
|
(1)
On September 9,
2016, we announced our intention to redeem all outstanding Series I
Notes in an aggregate principal amount of US$74,554,000. The
redemption took place on October 11, 2016. For more
information see “Recent
Development”
Operations Center in
Argentina
On March 3, 2016,
IRSA and IRSA CP announced that they would launch offers to buy in
cash: (i) 11.50% Class II Notes due 2020 and issued by IRSA for
principal amount up to US$76.5 million, (ii) any and 8.50% Class 1
Notes due 2017 and issued by IRSA, and (iii) any and 7.875% Class 1
Notes due 2017 and issued by IRSA CP.
On March 23, 2016,
IRSA CP issued Notes in an aggregate principal amount of US$360
million under its Global Notes Program. Class II Notes accrue
interest semi-annually, at an annual fixed rate of 8.75% and mature
on March 23, 2023. The issue price was 98.722% of nominal
value.
IRSA CP’s
Notes due 2023 are subject to certain covenants, events of default
and limitations, such as the limitation on incurrence of additional
indebtedness, limitation on restricted payments, limitation on
transactions with affiliates, and limitation on merger,
consolidation and sale of all or substantially all
assets.
To incur additional
indebtedness, IRSA CP is required to meet a minimum 2.00 to 1.00
Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio. The Consolidated Interest
Coverage Ratio is defined as Consolidated EBITDA divided by
consolidated interest expense. Consolidated EBITDA is defined as
operating income plus depreciation and amortization and other
consolidated non-cash charges.
The Class II Notes
contain financial covenants limiting IRSA CP’s ability to
declare or pay dividends in cash or in kind, unless the following
conditions are met at the time of payment:
a)
no Event of Default
shall have occurred and be continuing;
b)
IRSA CP may incur
at least US$1.00 worth of additional debt pursuant to the
“Restriction on Additional
Indebtedness”;
c)
and the aggregate
amount of such dividend exceeds the sum of:
i.
100% of cumulative
EBITDA for the period (treated as one accounting period) from July
1, 2015 through the last day of the last fiscal quarter ended prior
to the date of such Restricted Payment minus an amount equal to 150% of
consolidated interest expense for such period;
and
ii.
any reductions of
Indebtedness of IRSA on a consolidated basis after the Issue Date
any reductions of Indebtedness of after the Issue Date exchanged
for to Capital Stock of the IRSA or its
Subsidiaries.
On April 7, 2016,
the Meeting of IRSA’s Notes holders by majority vote approved
the proposed amendments to IRSA’s 2017 Trust Indenture, which
included basically the elimination of all restrictive covenants on
such class effective as of April 8, 2016.
During the months
of March, April and May of 2016, the Company acquired all IRSA
CP’s 7.875% Notes Class I due 2017 for a total amount US$120
million and US$75.4 million of IRSA Notes. On October 11, 2016 the
Company acquired the remaining US$74.6 million of IRSA’s
8.50% Notes due 2017, so the following notes remains
outstanding:
·
IRSA’s Notes
Class II at 11.50% maturing in 2020 US$71.4
million.
Such payments were
accounted for as a cancellation of debt.
In relation to
financial covenants under 11.50% Notes due in 2020 issued by IRSA,
the Meeting of Noteholders held on March 23, 2016
approved:
i)
to modify the
covenant on Limitation on Restricted Payments, so that the original
covenant was replaced so as to take into consideration IRSA’s
capability to make any restricted payment provided that (a) no
Event of Default has occurred and persisted, and (b) IRSA may incur
at least US$1.00 of additional debt pursuant to the Limitation on
Additional Indebtedness; and
ii)
the exclusion of
IDBD or any of its subsidiaries for purposes of the definition of
“Subsidiary” or any of the definitions or commitments
under the Trust Indenture of Notes due in 2020 and issued by IRSA
(regardless of whether the financial statements of any of these
companies has any time been consolidated into IRSA’s
financial statements).
iii)
a Supplementary
Trust Indenture reflecting all the amendments approved, entered
into with the Bank of New York Mellon on March 28,
2016.
Operations Center in
Israel
IDBD has certain
financial restrictions and covenants in connection with its
financial debt, included in its debentures and loans from banks and
financial institutions.
As of June 30,
2016, IDBD reported that the application of the “Liquidity
Covenant” and the “Economic Equity Covenant” (as
described below) is currently suspended.
Note that, it was
agreed between IDBD and the relevant lending corporations that the
parties would work to formulate an arrangement, to replace or amend
the current financial covenants by December 31, 2016.
If such arrangement
is not reached, then with respect to the results for IDBDs first
quarter of 2017 and thereafter, the previous financial covenants
will re-apply, in which case IDBD estimates that it will not be
able to comply with the thresholds which were determined in the
past with respect to the Liquidity Covenant and the Economic Equity
Covenant with respect to IDBD’s results for the first quarter
of 2017 and thereafter. IDBD estimates it will not be able to
fulfill the covenant which stipulates that the balance of cash and
marketable securities will not fall below the scope of forecasted
current maturities for the two quarters subsequent to the reporting
quarter (the “Liquidity Covenant”). Regarding the
Economic Equity Covenant, it is noted that the economic equity as
of June 30, 2016, amounted to a positive balance of NIS 247
million, significantly lower than the thresholds which were
determined in the past as part of the Economic Equity
Covenant.
In view of and due
to the decrease in Mr. Ben Moshe’s ownership of IDBD,
effective as of February 2015 and thereafter, in March 2016 IDBD
reached understandings with its lending corporations with regard to
an amendment of the control covenant and additional amendments
relating to restrictions on the sale of main holdings.
As per IDBD’s
position, as of June 30, 2016, there were no conditions that
established grounds for calling IDBD’s obligations to its
financial creditors for immediate payment. Without derogating from
the IDBD’s position, it is noted that the decision of the
bondholders (Series I) dated April 21, 2016, to call the full
balance of IDBD’s debt due to bondholders for immediate
repayment and the decision to take steps for dissolution are liable
to raise grounds for the financial creditors. According to an
opinion that IDBD received, the conditions required for it to call
the bonds were not fulfilled. On July 18, 2016, the Court handed
down its judgment and accepted the consensus motion filed by the
trustee to dismiss the claim.
As of June 30,
2016, IDBD’s loans which are subject to the aforementioned
financial covenants, were classified under current liabilities, in
consideration of the fact that IDBD has reached agreement with its
principal lenders to extend the arrangements as specified in the
financial covenants of the loan agreements until March 31, 2017 for
a period shorter than twelve months.
On August 2, 2016
IDBD issued a new Series of Debentures in the Israeli market for an
amount of NIS 325 million due November 2019 at an annual interest
rate adjustable by CPI plus 4.25%. The notes are pledged by shares
of Clal Insurance Enterprise Holdings Ltd, subject to the approval
of the Commissioner of Capital Markets, Insurance and Savings. IDBD
worked to get the authorization to constitute the guarantee through
the filing of an application to the Supreme Court asking for such
approval. In case IDBD does not get the required approval, funds
must be repaid with interest plus a penalty. on September 15, 2016,
the High Court of Justice gave a partial judgment and decision,
according to which it was decided, to reject the
petition for the most part and to grant an order which
instructs the Commissioner to appear and show a reason for her
opposition to the request of the company to pledge up to 5% of the
shares of Clal Holdings, subject to an outline agreed to at the
time by the company. Furthermore, the company maintains the right
to accede to a proposal for compromise which was raised in the
context of the discussion. A hearing date was set for January
2017.
Likewise, on August
4, 2016, DIC reopened its Series of Debentures due 2025 an
additional amount of NIS 360 million. The placement was made at an
IRR of 5.70%.
Pursuant to the
decision of the Supreme Court sitting as the High Court of Justice
in connection with the petition that the company submitted in
connection with the pledge of the shares of Clal Holdings in
September 2016, on October 13, 2016, the Board of Directors of IDBD
decided to execute a partial early redemption of the debentures of
the company, that is to be carried out on November 1, 2016, as
follows:
• The company
will carry out a partial early redemption of the
debentures in an amount of approximately NIS 239 million
of par value (“the redeemed portion”) and in a total of
approximately NIS 244 million with respect to principal, interest
and compensation for the redeemed portion.
• The
determining date for the eligibility to receive the early
redemption of the principal of the debentures is
25.10.2016.
• The early
redemption represents 73.7% of the unpaid balance of the principal
of the debentures, which is also the original balance of the series
of the debentures.
• The rate of
interest (including the compensation for carrying out the early
redemption as an increment of 3% with respect to the period from
August 3, 2016 through October 21, 2016) that
will be paid upon the partial early redemption of the redeemed
portion of the principal is approximately 1.8%.
• The rate of
interest (including the compensation for carrying out the early
redemption as an increment of 3% with respect to the period from
August 3, 2016 through October 31, 2016) that will be
paid in the context of the early redemption, which is calculated
out of the balance of the unpaid balance of the principal on the
date of the early redemption (NIS 325 million linked to the CPI) is
approximately 1.3%.
• Pursuant to
the “known” CPI (index with respect to the month of
September 2016, which was published on 14.10.2016) as compared with
the base index published with respect to the month of June 2016, no
linkage increments will apply with respect to the redeemed portion
upon early redemption.
• The unpaid
balance of the principal of the debentures after executing the
early redemption (without linkage) will stand at an amount of
approximately NIS 86 million par value, which represents
approximately 26.3%, of the original balance of the principal of
the debentures. The company will act to pledge the shares of Clal
Holdings against the balance of the unpaid principal of the
debentures (after carrying out the early redemption. As is required
according to the trust indenture.
• Pursuant to
what is stated in the trust indenture, the redeemed portion will be
paid in relation to all of the holders of the debentures, pro- rata
according to the par value of the held debentures.
IDBD is continuing
to act in order to reach consents with the relevant financing
corporations in order to arrange over time the calculated financial
covenants that were determined in the provisions of its loan
agreements, and additional contractual issues that exist in the
loan agreements.
Agreements
not included in the Balance Sheet
We currently have
no agreement that is not included in the balance sheet or
significant transactions with non-consolidated entities that are
not reflected in our Audited Consolidated Financial Statements. All
of our interests and/or relationships with our subsidiaries or
controlled entities on a joint basis are recorded in our Audited
Consolidated Financial Statements.
C. Research
and Development, Patents and Licenses, Etc.
We have several
trademarks registered with the Instituto Nacional de la Propiedad
Industrial, the Argentine institute for industrial property.
We do not own any patents nor benefit from licenses from third
parties.
A substantial part
of Cellcom’s operations are subject to the Communications
Law, regulations enacted by the Ministry of Communications, and the
provisions of the licenses granted to Cellcom by the Minister of
Communications. Cellcom’s activities which include providing
cellular service, landline, international telephone services and
internet access, and infrastructure services are subject to
licensing. For more information, please see “Legal framework
– Operations Center in Israel”
D. Trend
Information
International
Macroeconomic Outlook
As reported in the
IMF’s “World Economic Outlook”, global GDP
expanded by 3.1% in 2015, slightly below the projections mainly as
a result of a strong decline in activity during the last quarter in
the year. World growth is expected to reach 3.2% in 2016 and 3.5%
in 2017. In 2016 and 2017, growth in developed economies is
expected to remain steady at about 2%, driven by the growth in the
United States of 2.5%, and in the Euro area, of 1.5%.
As of April 2016,
emerging and developing economies have recorded growth rates of 4%,
also slightly below the projections. They are expected to grow 4.1%
and 4.7% by the end of 2016 and 2017. Emerging economies continue
facing challenges as regards the inflow of foreign capital.
Countries which are more flexible in terms of foreign exchange
responded better to the global flow of capital than in previous
decelerations.
During 2014 and
2015, the commodities markets suffered a strong decline. Mainly,
oil exhibited a sustained negative trend until reaching a
historical low in February 2016. During 2016, the commodities
markets exhibited a strong recovery with a 31.6% rise in oil
prices. Soybean reversed the decline it had suffered in 2014 and
2015 and rose 33.6%.
IMF’s
forecasts indicate that inflation in the economies of emerging and
developing markets will decrease from 4.7% in 2015 to 4.5% in 2016,
due to the decline in the prices of raw materials and the effects
of last year’s currency depreciations evening
out.
Average inflation
in advanced economies will remain below the goals set by central
banks, mostly as a result of the lower price of oil. As of April
2016, the general level of inflation in advanced economies averaged
0.3%, the lowest since the global financial crisis.
Argentine
macroeconomic context
On October, 2016,
IMF published its growth projection for 2016 for 1.8% decline of
the GDP. This correction was due to the change in policies
implemented by the new government administration aimed at balancing
certain macroeconomic distortions. Growth is expected to strengthen
to 2.7 percent in 2017 on the back of moderating
inflation and more supportive monetary and fiscal policy
stances.
Shopping center and
supermarket sales reached a total Ps.4,374 million in April 2016,
which represents a 41.4% increase as compared to the same period
last year. Accumulated sales for the first four months of the year
totaled Ps.14,586 million, representing a 29.2% increase as
compared to the same period last year.
The INDEC reports
that, as of April 2016, industrial activity in Argentina decreased
by 6.7% as compared to the same month in 2015. Manufacturing
production accumulated a 2.4% decline during the first four months
of the year as compared to the same period last year.
Regarding the
balance of payments, in the first quarter of 2016 the current
account deficit reached US$4,013 million, with US$1,403 million
allocated to the goods and services trade balance, and US$2,572
million to the income account, which represents 72% of the foreign
direct investment return.
During the first
quarter of 2016, the financial account showed a surplus of US$8,510
million resulting from net income from the non-financial public
sector and the Argentine Central Bank (“BCRA”) for
US$6,233 million, from the non-financial private sector for
US$1,701 million, and from the financial sector for US$576
million. The stock of international Reserves fell by
US$5,844 million in 2015. During the first half of 2016, reserves
grew by US$4,944 million. At July, reserves stood at US$25,512
million.
Total gross
external debt increased by US$10,605 million during the first
quarter of 2016 and stood at US$163,236 million at March
2016. The non-financial public sector and Argentine
Central Bank debt was estimated at US$92,469 million, having
increased by US$8,593 million during the first quarter of 2016. The
Argentine Central Bank’s government security and bond
outstanding balance increased by US$3,431 million during the first
quarter of 2016. At the end of this quarter, the balance was
US$43,794 million. The non-financial private debt grew
US$2,261 million during the first quarter of 2016. At March 2016,
such debt stood at US$67,621 million. The financial
sector debt excluding the Argentine Central Bank decreased by
US$250 million during the first quarter of 2016, reaching a total
of US$3,145 million.
In connection with
the fiscal sector, revenues recorded a year-on-year increase of
38.9% as of March 2016, whereas primary expenditure grew by 38.7%
during the same period. In local financial markets, the Private
Badlar rate in Pesos ranged from 20% to 30% in the period from July
2015 to June 2016, averaging 28% in June 2016 against 20% in June
2015. The Argentine Central Bank discontinued its controlled
floating exchange rate policy in December 2015; consequently, the
Peso sustained a 63% nominal depreciation in the period from July
2015 to June 2016. At June 2016, the exchange rate stands at
Ps.14.50 pesos per US$1.00. In June 2016,
Argentina’s country risk decreased by 97 basis points in
year-on-year terms, maintaining a high spread vis-à-vis the
rest of the countries in the region. The debt premium paid by
Argentina was at 518 basis points in June 2016, compared to the 352
basis points paid by Brazil and 213 basis points paid by
Mexico.
Israeli
macroeconomic context
According to the
OECD, for the year ended at December 31, 2015, Israel’s
growth reached 2.5%. Israel’s economic growth is projected to
remain at 2.5% in 2016, before rising to 3% in 2017.
Since March 2015,
the Bank of Israel has kept interest rates at 0.10% and has
continued with its policy to intervene in the currency market to
support economic policies. For both July and August 2016, the
Monetary Committee also decided to leave the interest rate at the
same level. Similar to the announcements of the interest rate
decisions for November and December of 2015, all announcements in
the first half of 2016 included guidance that monetary policy is
expected to remain accommodative for a considerable
time.
Since March 2015,
the Bank of Israel has pursued a policy to intervene in the
currency market. It continued to purchase foreign currency,
purchasing US$4 billion, about US$0.9 billion of which were
purchased as part of the program intended to offset the effects of
natural gas production on the exchange rate. The rest were
purchased as part of a program designed to moderate excessive
fluctuations in the exchange rate.
During the twelve
months ending June 30, 2016, the CPI in Israel declined by 0.8%.
The energy component continued to contribute to the decline of the
CPI, as a result of the sharp decline in global oil prices, even
though this trend reversed itself during the first half of the
year.
During the first
half of 2016, the shekel remained stable in terms of the nominal
effective exchange rate (the average in June relative to the
average in December), and relative to the U.S. dollar. Relative to
the euro, the shekel appreciated by about 3%. Various models of the
equilibrium exchange rate indicate that the shekel may be
overvalued.
Activity in the
housing market remained robust during the reviewed period: Home
prices continued to increase, and the volumes of transactions and
of new mortgages originated remain high. At the beginning of the
first half of 2016, the Research Department presented a forecast in
which it projected that inflation would return to within the target
range at the beginning of 2017, and that the Bank of Israel
interest rate would increase gradually starting in the last quarter
of 2016.
In regards to the
seasonality, in Israel retail segment business results are subject
to seasonal fluctuations as a result of the consumption behavior of
the population proximate to the Pesach holidays (March and/or
April) and Rosh Hashanah and Sukkoth holidays (September and/or
October). This also affects the balance sheet values of inventory,
customers and suppliers. Our revenues from cellular services are
usually affected by seasonality with the third quarter of the year
characterized by higher roaming revenues due to increased incoming
and outgoing tourism.
In 2016, the
Passover holiday fell at the end of April, compared to 2015 when it
was at the beginning of April. The timing of the holiday affects
Shufersal’s sales and special offers in the second quarter of
2016, compared to last year. The Passover holiday in the
second quarter of 2016 had a greater effect on Shufersal’s
results than in the corresponding quarter in 2015, therefore
analysis of the results for the first half of the year compared to
the corresponding period in 2015 better represents the changes
between the periods.
E. Off-Balance
Sheet Arrangements
As of June 30,
2016, we did not have any off-balance sheet transactions,
arrangements or obligations with unconsolidated entities or others
that are reasonably likely to have a material effect on our
financial condition, results of operations or
liquidity.
F. Tabular
Disclosure of Contractual Obligations
The following table
sets forth our contractual obligations as of June 30,
2016:
Where the interest
payable is not fixed, the amount disclosed has been determined by
reference to the existing conditions at the reporting
date.
Payments
due by period
(in millions of
Pesos)
As
of June 30, 2016
|
Less
than 1 year
|
Between
1 and 2 years
|
Between
2 and 3 years
|
Between
3 and 4 years
|
More
than 4 years
|
Total
(1)
|
Trade and other
payables
|
13,673
|
438
|
562
|
54
|
4
|
14,731
|
Borrowings
|
24,232
|
19,822
|
29,997
|
9,926
|
58,992
|
142,969
|
Derivative
Financial Instruments
|
108
|
47
|
58
|
-
|
-
|
213
|
Lease
obligations
|
2,256
|
2,087
|
1,803
|
1,487
|
3,398
|
11,031
|
Purchase
obligations
|
1,089
|
162
|
15
|
-
|
-
|
1,266
|
Total
|
41,358
|
22,556
|
32,435
|
11,467
|
62,394
|
170,210
|
(1)
Includes accrued
and prospective interest, if applicable.
G. Safe
Harbor
See the discussion
at the beginning of this Item 5 and “Forward Looking
Statements” in the introduction of this annual report for the
forward looking safe harbor provisions.
ITEM
6. DIRECTORS,
SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES
A. Directors
and Senior Management
Composition of the Board of Directors
We are managed by a
Board of Directors. Our by-laws provide that our Board of Directors
will consist of a minimum of eight and a maximum of fourteen
regular directors and a like or lesser number of alternate
directors. Our directors are elected for three-fiscal year terms by
a majority vote of our shareholders at a general ordinary
shareholders’ meeting and may be reelected
indefinitely.
Currently our Board
of directors is composed of fourteen regular directors and two
alternate directors. Alternate directors will be summoned to
exercise their functions in case of absence, vacancy or death of a
regular director or until a new director is
designated.
The table below
shows information about our regular directors and alternate
directors:
Name
|
Date
of Birth
|
Position
in IRSA
|
Date
of current appointment
|
Term
expiration
|
Current
position held since
|
Eduardo S.
Elsztain
|
01/26/1960
|
Chairman
|
2015
|
2018
|
1991
|
|
Saúl
Zang
|
12/30/1945
|
First
Vice-Chairman
|
2015
|
2018
|
1994
|
|
Alejandro G.
Elsztain
|
03/31/1966
|
Second
Vice-Chairman
|
2013
|
2016(1)
|
2001
|
|
Fernando A.
Elsztain
|
01/04/1961
|
Regular
Director
|
2014
|
2017
|
1999
|
|
Carlos Ricardo
Esteves
|
05/25/1949
|
Regular
Director
|
2014
|
2017
|
2005
|
|
Cedric D.
Bridger
|
11/09/1935
|
Regular
Director
|
2015
|
2018
|
2003
|
|
Marcos M.
Fischman
|
04/09/1960
|
Regular
Director
|
2015
|
2018
|
2003
|
|
Fernando
Rubín
|
06/20/1966
|
Regular
Director
|
2013
|
2016(1)
|
2004
|
|
Gary S.
Gladstein
|
07/07/1944
|
Regular
Director
|
2013
|
2016(1)
|
2004
|
|
Mario
Blejer
|
06/11/1948
|
Regular
Director
|
2014
|
2017
|
2005
|
|
Mauricio Elías
Wior
|
10/23/1956
|
Regular
Director
|
2015
|
2018
|
2006
|
|
Gabriel A. G.
Reznik
|
11/18/1958
|
Regular
Director
|
2014
|
2017
|
2008
|
|
Ricardo H.
Liberman
|
12/18/1959
|
Regular
Director
|
2014
|
2017
|
2008
|
|
Daniel Ricardo
Elsztain
|
12/22/1972
|
Regular
Director
|
2014
|
2017
|
2007
|
|
Gastón Armando
Lernoud
|
06/04/1968
|
Alternate
Director
|
2014
|
2017
|
2014
|
|
Enrique
Antonini
|
03/16/1950
|
Alternate
Director
|
2013
|
2016(1)
|
2007
|
|
(1) The term of
office of Board members shall be in force until a
Shareholders’ Meeting is called to renew their powers and/or
to appoint new Board members.
Ricardo Esteves,
Cedric Bridger, Mario Blejer, Ricardo H. Liberman and Enrique
Antonini are independent directors, pursuant to CNV
Rules.
The following is a
brief biographical description of each member of our Board of
Directors:
Eduardo Sergio
Elsztain. He has
been engaged in the real estate business for more than twenty five
years. He is Chairman of the Board of Directors of IRSA Commercial
Properties, Cresud, BrasilAgro, Austral Gold Ltd. and Banco
Hipotecario SA, among others. He is also Chairman of IDBD
Development Corporation Ltd, Discount Investment Corporation. Mr.
Elsztain is also member of the World Economic Forum, the Council of
the Americas, the Group of 50 and Argentina’s Business
Association (AEA). He is President of Fundacion IRSA, which
promotes education among children and young people; President of
TAGLIT - Birthright Argentina; Co-Founder of Endeavor Argentina;
and Vice-President of the World Jewish Congress. He is Fernando
Adrián Elsztain’s cousin and Alejandro Gustavo Elsztain
and Daniel Ricardo Elsztain’s brother.
Saúl
Zang. Mr. Zang obtained a law
degree from Universidad de Buenos Aires. He is a member of the
International Bar Association and the Interamerican Federation of
Lawyers. He is a founding partner of Zang, Bergel &
Viñes Abogados law firm. Mr. Zang is President of Puerto
Retiro S.A., vice-chairman of IRSA CP, Fibesa S.A. and Cresud,
among others. He is also director of Banco Hipotecario S.A., Nuevas
Fronteras S.A., BrasilAgro Companhia Brasileira de Propiedades
Agrícolas, IDBD Development Corporation Ltd., BACS Banco de
Crédito & Securitización S.A., Tarshop S.A., and
Palermo Invest S.A., among others companies.
Alejandro Gustavo
Elsztain. Mr. Elsztain obtained a
degree in agricultural engineering from Universidad de Buenos
Aires. Currently he is Chairman of Fibesa S.A. and Cactus Argentina
S.A., second vice-chairman of Cresud, and Executive Vice-chairman
of IRSA CP. He is also Vice-chairman of Nuevas Fronteras S.A. and
Hoteles Argentinos S.A. He is also regular Director of BrasilAgro
Companhia Brasileira de Propiedades Agrícolas, Emprendimiento
Recoleta S.A. and IDBD Development Corporation Ltd., among others.
Mr. Alejandro Gustavo Elsztain is the brother of our chairman,
Eduardo Sergio Elsztain and Daniel Ricardo Elsztain, and a cousin
of Fernando Adrián Elsztain.
Fernando Adrián
Elsztain. Mr. Elsztain studied
architecture at Universidad de Buenos Aires. He has been engaged in
the real estate business as a consultant and as managing officer of
a real estate company. He is chairman of the board of directors of
Llao Resorts S.A., Palermo Invest S.A. and Nuevas Fronteras S.A. He
is also a director of Hoteles Argentinos S.A. and an alternate
director of Banco Hipotecario S.A. and Puerto Retiro S.A. Mr.
Fernando Adrián Elsztain is cousin of our Chairman, Eduardo
Sergio Elsztain, and our directors Alejandro Gustavo Elsztain and
Daniel Ricardo Elsztain’s cousin.
Carlos Ricardo
Esteves. He has
a degree in Political Sciences from Universidad El Salvador. He was
a member of the Boards of Directors of Banco Francés del
Río de la Plata, Bunge & Born Holding, Armstrong
Laboratories, Banco Velox and Supermercados Disco. He was one of
the founders of CEAL (Consejo
Empresario de América Latina) and is a member of the
board of directors of Encuentro de
Empresarios de América Latina (padres e hijos) and is
co-President of Foro
Iberoamericano.
Cedric D.
Bridger. Mr. Bridger is qualified as a
certified public accountant in the United Kingdom. From 1992
through 1998, he served as chief financial officer of YPF S.A.
Mr. Bridger was also financial director of Hughes Tool
Argentina, chief executive officer of Hughes Tool in Brazil and
Hughes’ corporate vice-president for South American
operations. He is also a director of Banco Hipotecario
S.A.
Marcos Fischman.
Mr. Fischman is a pioneer in corporate advisory services in
Argentina. He has a degree from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Mr. Fischman provides consulting services to businesspeople,
students and artists. Since 1993, he has provided consulting
services for our Company in communication and
development.
Fernando
Rubín. Mr. Rubin has a degree in
psychology from Universidad de Buenos Aires and attended a
post-graduate course in Human Resources and Organizational Analysis
at E.P.S.O. Since July 2001, he has been the manager of
organizational development at Banco Hipotecario. He served as
corporate manager of human resources for the Company, director of
human resources for LVMH (Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton) in Argentina
and Bodegas Chandon in Argentina and Brazil. He also served as
manager of the human resources division for the international
consulting firm Roland Berger & Partner-International
Management Consultants. He currently serves as CEO of Banco
Hipotecario S.A.
Gary S.
Gladstein. Mr. Gladstein has a degree in
economics from the University of Connecticut and a master’s
degree in business administration from Columbia University. He was
operations manager in Soros Fund Management LLC and is currently a
senior consultant of Soros Fund Management LLC.
Mario
Blejer. Mr.
Blejer obtained a Ph.D. in economy from the University of Chicago.
He has been Senior Counselor to the IMF in the European and Asian
departments from 1980 to 2001. He was also vice-chairman and
chairman of the Argentine
Central Bank from 2001 to 2002. He also served as director of the
Center for Studies of Central Banks of the Bank of England from
2003 to 2008 and as counselor of the Governor of the Bank of
England during that same period. At present. Mr. Blejer is director
of Banco Hipotecario S.A., among other companies. He was also
External Counselor to the Currency Policy Council of the Central
Bank of Mauritius and is Postgraduate professor at Torcuato Di
Tella University.
Mauricio Elías
Wior. Mr. Wior obtained a master
degree in finance, as well as a bachelors’ degree in
economics and accounting from Tel Aviv University in Israel.
Mr. Wior is currently a director of Banco Hipotecario, TGLT,
Vice-president of Shufersal, Vice-president of Tarshop S.A. and
President of BHN Sociedad de Inversión S.A. He has held
positions at Bellsouth where he was Vice President for Latin
America from 1995 to 2004. Mr. Wior was also CEO of Movicom
Bellsouth from 1991 to 2004. In addition, he led the operations of
various cellular phone companies in Uruguay, Chile, Peru, Ecuador
and Venezuela. He was president of Asociación Latinoamericana de
Celulares (ALCACEL); the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in
Argentina and the Israeli-Argentine Chamber of Commerce. He was a
director of Instituto para el
Desarrollo Empresarial de la Argentina (IDEA), Fundación de Investigaciones
Económicas Latinoamericanas (FIEL) and
Tzedaka.
Gabriel A. G.
Reznik. Mr.
Reznik obtained a degree in Civil Engineering from Universidad de
Buenos Aires. He worked for the Company from 1992 until May 2005,
when he resigned. He had previously worked for an independent
construction company in Argentina. He is director of ERSA, and
Puerto Retiro S.A., as well as member of the board of directors of
Banco Hipotecario S.A., among others.
Ricardo
Liberman. Mr.
Liberman graduated as a Public Accountant from Universidad de
Buenos Aires. He is also an independent consultant in audit and tax
matters.
Daniel Ricardo
Elsztain. Mr.
Elsztain graduated with a major in Economic Sciences from the
Torcuato Di Tella University and has a Master in Business
Administration. He serves as Director in Condor Hospitality Inc. He
has been our operating manager since 1998. Mr. Elsztain is brother
of Mr. Eduardo Sergio Elsztain, and Mr. Alejandro
Gustavo Elsztain and cousin of Fernando Adrián
Elsztain.
Gastón Armando
Lernoud. Mr.
Lernoud obtained a law degree in Universidad El Salvador in 1992.
He obtained a Master in Corporate Law in Universidad de Palermo in
1996. He has been senior associate in Zang, Bergel & Viñes
Law Firm until June 2002, when he joined Cresud as legal
counsel.
Enrique
Antonini. Mr.
Antonini holds a degree in law from the School of Law of
Universidad de Buenos Aires. He has been director of Banco Mariva
S.A. since 1992 until today, and of Mariva Bursátil S.A. since
1997 until today. He is a member of the Argentine Banking Lawyers
Committee and the International Bar Association. At present, he is
Alternate Director of Cresud.
Employment
Contracts with our Directors
We do not have
written contracts with our directors. However, Messrs. Eduardo
Sergio Elsztain, Saúl Zang, Alejandro Gustavo Elsztain, Daniel
Ricardo Elsztain, Fernando Elsztain, Fernando Rubín and Marcos
Moisés Fischman are employed by our Company under the Labor
Contract Law No. 20,744. In addition, our alternate director
Gastón Armando Lernoud rendered services under the corporate
services agreement. Law No. 20,744 governs certain conditions of
the labor relationship, including remuneration, protection of
wages, hours of work, holidays, paid leave, maternity protection,
minimum age requirements, protection of young workers and
suspension and termination of the contract.
Executive
Committee
Pursuant to our
by-laws, our day-to-day business is managed by an Executive
Committee consisting of five regular directors and one alternate
director, among which there should be the chairman, first
vice-chairman and second vice-chairman of the board of directors.
The current members of the Executive Committee are Messrs. Eduardo
Sergio Elsztain, Saúl Zang, Alejandro Elsztain and Fernando
Elsztain, as regular members. The Executive Committee meets as
needed by our business, or at the request of one or more of its
members.
The executive
committee is responsible for the management of the daily business
pursuant to the authority delegated by the Board of Directors in
accordance with applicable laws and our by-laws. Pursuant to
Section 269 of the Argentine Corporations Law, the Executive
Committee is only responsible for the management of the day-to-day
business. Our by-laws authorize the executive committee
to:
· designate the
managers of our Company and establish the duties and compensation
of such managers;
· grant and revoke
powers of attorney on behalf of our Company;
· hire, discipline
and fire personnel and determine wages, salaries and compensation
of personnel;
· enter into
contracts related to our business;
· manage our
assets;
· enter into loan
agreements for our business and set up liens to secure our
obligations; and
perform any other
acts necessary to manage our day-to-day business.
Senior
Management
Appointment of Senior
Management
Our Board of
Directors appoints and removes Senior Management.
Senior Management
Information
The following table
shows information about our current Senior Management of the
Operations Center in Argentina appointed by the Board of
Directors:
Name
|
Date
of birth
|
Position
|
Current
position held since
|
Eduardo S.
Elsztain
|
01/26/1960
|
Chief Executive
Officer
|
1991
|
Daniel R.
Elsztain
|
12/22/1972
|
Chief Operating
Officer
|
2012
|
Javier E.
Nahmod
|
11/10/1977
|
Chief Real Estate
Officer
|
2014
|
Matías I.
Gaivironsky
|
02/23/1976
|
Chief Financial and
Administrative Officer
|
2011
|
Juan José
Martinucci
|
01/31/1972
|
Commercial
Manager
|
2013
|
The following is a
description of each of our senior managers who are not
directors:
Javier E.
Nahmod. Javier
Nahmod started his professional career in the Company in 1998, he
has served in different areas within IRSA Inversiones y
Representaciones e IRSA Propiedades Comerciales’ real estate
business. During the first
years he has served as Stands Marketer (Comercializador de Góndolas) and
then, in 2003 he became Center Manager at Abasto Shopping Center.
Afterwards, he became Rental Business Manager (Gerente de Negocios de Renta) within
the Real Estate Department, and then Regional Manager of Shopping
Centers. He has served as Real Estate Manager within the Real
Estate Business of the Company since 2014.
Matías Iván
Gaivironsky. Mr.
Matías Gaivironsky obtained a degree in business
administration from Universidad de Buenos Aires. He has a Master in
Finance from Universidad del CEMA. Since 1997 he has served in
various positions at Cresud, IRSA CP and the Company, and he has
served as Chief Financial Officer since December 2011. In early
2016, he was also designated to add the functions of Administrative
Officer. In 2008 he served as Chief Financial Officer in Tarshop
S.A. and was later appointed Manager of the Capital Markets and
Investor Relations Division of Cresud, IRSA CP and the
Company.
Juan
José Martinucci. Juan José Martinucci
obtained a degree in business sciences from Fundación de Altos
Estudios, where he graduated as Specialized Technician in
Strategical Communication. He subsequently, he attended the
Management Development Program at IAE Business School. With more
than 20 years experience working with us, he has served in
different managerial positions, from Center Manager in Alto Palermo
Shopping to his latest position as Shopping Center Regional Manager
for five years. Since the beginning of 2013, he serves as Chief
Commercial Officer.
The following table
shows information about our current Senior Management of the
Operations Center in Israel:
Name
|
Date
of birth
|
Position
|
Current
position held since
|
Sholem
Lapidot
|
10/22/1979
|
Chief Executive
Officer
|
2016
|
Gil
Kotler
|
04/10/1966
|
Chief Financial
Officer
|
2016
|
Aaron
Kaufman
|
03/03/1970
|
VP & General
Counsel
|
2015
|
Sholem
Lapidot. Mr.
Lapidot has studied Rabbinical Studies and Jewish Philosophy in
Argentina, Canada and Israel. He serves as Director in Discount
Investment Corp. He has been the chief executive officer of IDB
Development since January 2016.
Gil
Kotler. Mr.
Kotler obtained a bachelors’ degree in economics and
accounting from Tel Aviv University in Israel in 1993. As well as a
GMP at Harvard Business School in 2011. He has been the chief
financial officer of IDB Development since April 2016.
Aaron
Kaufman. Mr.
Kaufman obtained a law degree in Tel Aviv University in 1996. He
has been partner in Epstein Law Firm until November 2015, when he
joined IDBD as a VP and General Counsel.
Supervisory
Committee
Our Supervisory
Committee (Comisión
Fiscalizadora) is responsible for reviewing and supervising
our administration and affairs and verifying compliance with our
by-laws and resolutions adopted at the shareholders’
meetings. The members of the Supervisory Committee are appointed at
our annual general ordinary shareholders’ meeting for a
one-fiscal year term. The Supervisory Committee is composed of
three regular members and three alternate members and pursuant to
Section 294 of the Argentine Corporations Law No. 19,550,
as amended, must meet at least every three months.
The following table
shows information about the members of our Supervisory Committee,
who were elected at the annual ordinary shareholders’
meeting, held on October 30, 2015:
Name
|
Date
of Birth
|
Position
|
Expiration
Date
|
Current
position held since
|
José D.
Abelovich
|
07/20/1956
|
Regular
Member
|
2016
|
1992
|
Marcelo H.
Fuxman
|
11/30/1955
|
Regular
Member
|
2016
|
1992
|
Noemí I.
Cohn
|
05/20/1959
|
Regular
Member
|
2016
|
2010
|
Sergio L.
Kolaczyk
|
11/28/1964
|
Alternate
Member
|
2016
|
2003
|
Roberto D.
Murmis
|
04/07/1959
|
Alternate
Member
|
2016
|
2005
|
Alicia G.
Rigueira
|
12/02/1951
|
Alternate
Member
|
2016
|
2006
|
Set forth below is
a brief biographical description of each member of our Supervisory
Committee:
José D.
Abelovich. Mr. Abelovich obtained a degree in
accounting from Universidad de Buenos Aires. He is a founding
member and partner of Abelovich, Polano & Asociados
S.R.L., a law firm member of Nexia International, a public
accounting firm in Argentina. Formerly, he had been a manager of
Harteneck, López y Cía/Coopers & Lybrand and has
served as a senior advisor in Argentina for the United Nations and
the World Bank. He is a member of the supervisory committees of
Cresud, IRSA CP, Alto Palermo Shopping, Hoteles Argentinos S.A.,
Inversora Bolívar and Banco Hipotecario.
Marcelo H. Fuxman.
Mr. Fuxman obtained a degree in accounting from Universidad de
Buenos Aires. He is a partner of Abelovich, Polano y Asociados
S.R.L., a law firm member of Nexia International, a public
accounting firm in Argentina. He is also a member of the
supervisory committee of Cresud, IRSA CP, Alto Palermo Shopping,
Inversora Bolívar and Banco Hipotecario S.A.
Noemí I. Cohn.
Mrs. Cohn obtained a degree in accounting from Universidad de
Buenos Aires. She is a partner of Abelovich, Polano y Asociados
S.R.L. / Nexia International, an accounting firm in Argentina, and
she works in the Audit sector. Mrs. Cohn worked in the audit area
of Harteneck, López and Company, Coopers & Lybrand in
Argentina and in Los Angeles, California. Mrs. Cohn is a member of
the Supervisory Committees of Cresud and IRSA CP, among
others.
Sergio L. Kolaczyk.
Mr. Kolaczyk obtained a degree in accounting from Universidad de
Buenos Aires. He is a professional from Abelovich,
Polano & Asociados S.R.L./Nexia International. Mr.
Kolaczyk is also alternate member of the Supervisory Committee of
Cresud and the Company, among other companies.
Roberto D. Murmis.
Mr. Murmis holds a degree in accounting from Universidad de
Buenos Aires. Mr. Murmis is a partner at Abelovich,
Polano & Asociados S.R.L., a law firm member of Nexia
International. Mr. Murmis worked as an advisor to Secretaría de Ingresos Públicos del
Ministerio de Economía of Argentina. Furthermore, he is
a member of the supervisory committee of Cresud, Alto Palermo
Shopping S.A., Futuros y Opciones S.A. and Llao Llao Resorts
S.A.
Alicia G. Rigueira.
Mrs. Rigueira holds a degree in accounting from Universidad de
Buenos Aires. Since 1998 she has been a manager at Estudio
Abelovich, Polano & Asociados SRL, a law firm member of
Nexia International. From 1974 to 1998, Mrs. Rigueira
performed several functions at Harteneck, Lopez y
Cía./Coopers & Lybrand. Mrs. Rigueira was
professor at the School of Economic Sciences at Universidad de
Lomas de Zamora.
Internal
Control
Management uses the
Integrated Framework-Internal Control issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO
Report”) to assess the effectiveness of internal control over
financial reporting.
The COSO Report
sets forth that internal control is a process performed by the
Board of directors, management and other personnel, designed to
provide reasonable assurance regarding the achievement of the
entity’s objectives in the following categories:
· Effectiveness and
efficiency of operations
· Reliability of
financial reporting, and
· Compliance with
applicable laws and regulations
Based on the above,
the company’s internal control system involves all the levels
actively involved in exercising control:
·
the board of
directors, by establishing the objectives, principles and values,
setting the tone at the top and making the overall assessment of
results;
· the management of
each area is responsible for the internal control in relation to
objectives and activities of the relevant area, i.e. the
implementation of policies and procedures to achieve the results of
the areas and, therefore, those of the entity as a
whole;
· the rest of the
personnel plays a role in exercising control, by generating
information used in the control system or taking action to ensure
control.
Audit
Committee
In accordance with
the Regime of Transparency in Public Offerings provided by Decree
No. 677/01, currently by application of Capital Markets Law
No. 26,831 and the regulations of the CNV, our board of directors
established an Audit Committee.
The Audit Committee
is a committee of the board of directors, the main function of
which is to assist the board of directors in (i) exercising its
duty of care, diligence and competence in issues relating to us,
specifically as concerns the enforcement of accounting policies,
and disclosure of accounting and financial information, (ii)
management of our business risk, the management of our internal
control systems, (iii) behavior and ethical conduct of the
Company’s businesses, (iv) monitoring the sufficiency of our
financial statements, (v) our compliance with the laws, (vi)
independence and competence of independent auditors, (vii)
performance of our internal audit duties both by our Company and
the external auditors and (viii) it may render, upon request of the
Board of Directors, its opinion on whether the conditions of the
related parties’ transactions for relevant amounts may be
considered reasonably sufficient under normal and habitual market
conditions.
In accordance with
the provisions of the Capital Markets Law and the CNV’s
Regulations, our Audit
Committee is made up by three Board members who qualify as
independent directors. The NYSE Regulations establish that as of
July 31, 2005, foreign companies listing securities in the
United States must have an Audit Committee fully formed by
independent directors.
Currently, we have
a fully independent Audit Committee composed of Messrs. Cedric
Bridger, Ricardo Liberman and Mario Blejer.
Aspects related to the decision-making
processes and internal control system of the
company
The decision-making
process is led in the first place by the Executive Committee in
exercise of the duties and responsibilities granted to it under the
bylaws. As part of its duties, a material aspect of its role is to
draft the Company’s strategic plan and annual budget
projections, which are submitted to the Board of Directors for
review and approval.
The Executive
Committee analyzes the objectives and strategies that will be later
considered and resolved by the Board of Directors and outlines and
defines the main duties and responsibilities of the various
management departments.
The Company’s
internal control is carried out by the Internal Audit Management,
which reports to the CEO and works in coordination with the Audit
Committee by issuing periodical reports to it.
The Company’s
internal control system also involves all levels that participate
in active control: the Board of Directors establishes the
objectives, principles and values, it provides general guidance and
assesses global results; the Departments are responsible for
compliance with internal policies, procedures and controls to
achieve results within their sectors and –of course- achieve
the results for the entire organization, and the other personnel
members also have a role in exercising control upon generating
information used by the control system, or by taking certain
actions to ensure control.
In addition, the
Company has an Internal Audit Department reporting to the CEO that
is responsible for overseeing compliance with internal controls by
the Departments above mentioned and works, in turn, together with
the Audit Committee by submitting periodic reports to the
latter.
B. Compensation
Board of Directors
Under the Argentine
Corporations Law, if the compensation of the members of the Board
of Directors and the Supervisory Committee is not established in
the by-laws of the Company, it should be determined by the
shareholders’ meeting. The maximum amount of total
compensation to the members of the Board of Directors and the
Supervisory Committee, including compensation for technical or
administrative permanent activities, cannot exceed 25% of the
earnings of the company. That amount should be limited to 5% when
there is no distribution of dividends to shareholders and will be
increased in proportion to the distribution up to such limit if all
earnings are distributed. For purposes of applying this provision,
the reduction in the distribution of dividends derived from
reducing the Board of Directors’ and Supervisory
Committee’s fees will not be considered.
When one or more
directors perform special commissions or technical or
administrative activities, and there are no earnings to distribute,
or they are reduced, the shareholders meeting shall approve
compensation in excess of the above mentioned limits. The
compensation of our directors for each fiscal year is determined
pursuant to the Argentine Corporations Law and taking into
consideration whether the directors performed technical or
administrative activities and our fiscal year’s results. Once
the amounts are determined, they are considered at the
shareholders’ meeting.
Our
shareholders’ meeting held on October 30, 2015, approved
compensation to the members of our Board of Directors in an
aggregate amount of Ps.18.6 million, for the fiscal year ended June
30, 2015.
Senior Management
We pay our Senior
Management pursuant to a fixed amount, established by taking into
consideration their background, capacity and experience and an
annual bonus which varies according to their individual performance
and the Company’s overall results.
The aggregate
compensation paid to our Senior Management of the Operations Center
in Argentina for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016 was
Ps.17.8 million.
The aggregate
compensation paid to our Senior Management of the Operations Center
in Israel since we gained control of IDBD on October 11, 2015 and
until June 30, 2016, was Ps.11,36 million. For our CEO and CFO
total compensation was considered since they were appointed in
January 2016.
Supervisory Committee
The shareholders
meeting held on October 30, 2015, approved by majority vote
the decision not to pay any compensation to our Supervisory
Committee.
Audit Committee
The members of our
Audit Committee do not receive compensation in addition to that
received for their service as members of our Board of
Directors.
Compensation Plan for Executive Management
Since 2006 we
develop a special compensation plan for key managers by means of
contributions made by the employees and by the
Company.
Such Plan is
directed to key managers selected by us and aims to retain them by
increasing their total compensation package through an
extraordinary reward, granted to those who have met certain
conditions.
Participation and
contributions under the Plan are voluntary. Once the invitation to
participate has been accepted by the employee, he or she may make
two kinds of contributions: monthly contributions (salary based)
and extraordinary contribution (annual bonus based). The suggested
contribution to be made by Participants is: up to 2.5% of their
monthly salary and up to 7.5% of their annual bonus. Our
contribution will be 200% of the employees’ monthly
contributions and 300% of the extraordinary employees’
contributions.
The funds collected
as a result of the Participants’ contributions are
transferred to a special independent vehicle.
The funds collected
as a result of our contributions are transferred to another
independent vehicle separate from the previous one. In the future,
participants will have access to 100% of the benefits of the Plan
(that is, including our contributions made on the
participants’ behalf to the specially created vehicle) under
the following circumstances:
· ordinary retirement
in accordance with applicable labor regulations;
· total or permanent
incapacity or disability; and
· death.
In case of
resignation or termination without cause, the Participant may
redeem amounts contributed by us only if he or she has participated
in the Plan for at least 5 years subject to certain
conditions.
Long Term Incentive Program
The
Shareholders’ Meetings held on October 31, 2011, October 31,
2012 and October 31, 2013 ratified the resolutions approved thereat
as regards the incentive plan for the Company’s executive
officers, up to 1% of its shareholders’ equity by allocating
the same number of own treasury stock (the “Plan”), and
delegated on the Board of Directors the broadest powers to fix the
price, term, form, modality, opportunity and other conditions to
implement such plan. In this sense and in accordance with the new
Capital Markets Law, the Company has made the relevant filing with
the CNV and pursuant to the comments received from such entity, it
has made the relevant amendments to the Plan which, after the CNV
had stated to have no further comments, were explained and approved
at the Shareholders’ Meeting held on November 14, 2014, where
the broadest powers were also delegated to the Board of Directors
to implement such plan.
The Company has
developed a medium and long term incentive and retention stock
program for its management team and key employees under which
share-based contributions were calculated based on the annual bonus
for the years 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.
The beneficiaries
under the Plan are invited to participate by the Board of Directors
and their decision to access the Plan is voluntary.
In the future, the
Participants or their successors in interest will have access to
100% of the benefit (IRSA’s shares contributed by the
Company) in the following cases:
· if an employee
resigns or is dismissed for no cause, he or she will be entitled to
the benefit only if 5 years have elapsed from the moment of each
contribution
· retirement
· total or permanent
disability
· death
While participants
are part of the program and until the conditions mentioned above
are met to receive the shares corresponding to the contributions
based on the 2011 to 2013 bonus, participants will receive the
economic rights corresponding to the shares assigned to
them.
As regards the year
2014, the program sets forth an extraordinary reward consisting of
freely available stock payable in a single opportunity on a date to
be determined by the Company. The date was fixed for June 26, 2015
for payroll employees of IRSA, IRSA CP, PAMSA, ERSA, ARCOS and
FIBESA who received IRSA’s shares.
Besides, the
Company has decided to grant a bonus to all the personnel with more
than two years of seniority and who do not participate in the
program described above, which bonus consists of a number of shares
equivalent to their compensation for June 2014.
The shares
allocated to the Plan by the Company are shares purchased in 2009,
which the Shareholders’ Meeting held on October 31, 2011 has
specifically decided to allocate to the program.
Our CEO of the
Operations Centers in Isreal, has a stock option remuneration plan
which includes 5,310,000 options, that will be given in five
series, and which may be exercised for 5,310,000 ordinary shares,
par value NIS 1 per share of Discount
Investments
Code of Ethics
The Code of Ethics
is effective as from July 31, 2005 with the aim of providing a wide
range of guidelines as concerns accepted individual and corporate
behavior. It is applicable to directors, managers and employees of
IRSA and its controlled companies. The Code of Ethics that governs
our business, in compliance with the laws of the countries where we
operate, may be found on our website www.irsa.com.ar.
A committee of
ethics composed of managers and board members is responsible for
providing solutions to issues related to the Code of Ethics and is
in charge of taking disciplinary measures in case of breach of the
code.
C.
Board
Practices
For information
about the date of expiration of the current term of office and the
period during which each director has served in such office see
Item 6. “Directors, Senior Management and employees –
A. Directors and Senior Management.”
Benefits upon Termination of Employment
There are no
contracts providing for benefits to Directors upon termination of
employment., other than those described under the following
sections: (i) ITEM 6: Directors, Senior Management and Employees
– B. Compensation – Capitalization Plan and (ii) ITEM
6: Directors, Senior Management and Employees – B.
Compensation – Incentive Plan for Managers.
Audit
Committee
In accordance with
the Capital Markets Law and the rules of the CNV, our board of
directors has established an Audit Committee.
The Audit Committee
is a committee of the board of directors, the main function of
which is to assist the board of directors in (i) exercising its
duty of care, diligence and competence in issues relating to us,
specifically as concerns the enforcement of accounting policies,
and disclosure of accounting and financial information, (ii)
management of our business risk, the management of our internal
control systems, (iii) behavior and ethical conduct of the
Company’s businesses, (iv) monitoring the sufficiency of our
financial statements, (v) our compliance with the laws, (vi)
independence and competence of independent auditors, (vii)
performance of our internal audit and the external auditors (viii)
and it may render, upon request of the Board of Directors, its
opinion on whether the conditions of the related parties’
transactions for relevant amounts may be considered reasonably
sufficient under normal and habitual market
conditions.
In accordance with
the applicable rules our Audit Committee must hold sessions at
least with the same frequency required to the board of directors
(on a three month basis).
Capital Markets Law
N° 26,831 and the Rules of the CNV requires that public
companies in Argentina as us must have an Audit Committee comprise
of three members of the board of directors, the majority of which
must be independent. Notwithstanding, our Audit Committee is
comprised by three independent directors in compliance with the
requirements lead down by the SEC.
Currently, we have
a fully independent Audit Committee composed of Messrs. Cedric
Bridger, Ricardo Liberman and Mario Blejer.
Compensation of Audit Committee
The members of our
Audit Committee do not receive compensation in addition to that
received for their service as members of our board of
directors.
D. Employees
Operations Center in
Argentina
As of June 30,
2016, we had 1,753 employees. Our Development and Sale of
Properties and Other Non-Shopping Center Businesses segment had 31
employees, 4 of whom were represented by the Commerce Union
(Sindicato de Empleados de
Comercio, SEC) and 10 were represented by the Horizontal
Property Union (Sindicato
Único de Trabajadores de Edificios de Renta y Horizontal,
SUTERH). Our Shopping Centers segment had 964 employees,
including 461 under collective labor agreements. Our Hotels segment
had 758 employees, with 622 represented by the Tourism, Hotel and
Gastronomic Workers Union (Unión de Trabajadores del Turismo,
Hoteleros y Gastronómicos de la República Argentina,
UTHGRA).
|
Year
ended on June 30,
|
|
2016
|
2015
|
2014
|
Development and
Sale of Properties and Other Non-Shopping Center
Businesses (1)
|
31
|
34
|
89
|
Shopping Centers
and Offices(3)
|
964
|
973
|
872
|
Hotels(2)
|
758
|
704
|
647
|
Total
|
1,753
|
1,711
|
1,608
|
(1)
Includes IRSA,
Consorcio Libertador S.A. and Consorcio Maipú 1300
S.A.
Includes Hotel
Intercontinental, Sheraton Libertador and Llao
Llao.
(3)
In April and May
2015, the employees assigned to IRSA. who discharge duties in
connection with building’s operations and the Real Estate
business were transferred to IRSA Propiedades Comerciales
S.A.
Operations Center in
Israel
The following table
shows the number of employees as of March 31, 2016 of our Israeli
operating center divided by company:
IDBD
|
29
|
DIC (1)
|
31
|
Shufersal
|
13,726
|
Cellcom
(2)
|
3,138
|
PBC (3)
|
221
|
Other(4)
|
1,042
|
Total
|
18,187
|
(1) Includes
Elron’s employees.
(2) Does not
include temporary or external employees.
(3) Includes 106
hotel and cleaning employees.
(4) Includes IDBG,
Bartan and IDB Tourism
E. Share
Ownership
The following table
sets forth the amount and percentage of our common shares
beneficially owned by our directors, senior managers and members of
the supervisory committee as of June 30, 2016.
Name
|
Position
|
Number
of Shares
|
Percentage
|
Directors
|
|
|
|
Eduardo Sergio
Elsztain (1)
|
Chairman
|
366,789,151
|
63.4%
|
Saúl
Zang
|
Vice-Chairman
I
|
8
|
0.0%
|
Alejandro Gustavo
Elsztain
|
Vice- Chairman
II
|
622,400
|
0.1%
|
Fernando
Adrián Elsztain
|
Regular
Director
|
-
|
-
|
Carlos Ricardo
Esteves
|
Regular
Director
|
-
|
-
|
Cedric D.
Bridger
|
Regular
Director
|
3400
|
0,00%
|
Marcos M.
Fischman
|
Regular
Director
|
-
|
-
|
Fernando
Rubín
|
Regular
Director
|
64,226
|
0.0%
|
Gary S.
Gladstein
|
Regular
Director
|
210,330
|
0.0%
|
Mario
Blejer
|
Regular
Director
|
-
|
0.0%
|
Mauricio Elías
Wior
|
Regular
Director
|
-
|
-
|
Gabriel Adolfo
Gregorio Reznik
|
Regular
Director
|
-
|
-
|
Ricardo
Liberman
|
Regular
Director
|
-
|
-
|
Daniel Ricardo
Elsztain
|
Regular
Director
|
146,320
|
0.0%
|
Gaston Armando
Lernoud
|
Alternate
Director
|
4,782
|
0.0%
|
Enrique
Antonini
|
Alternate
Director
|
-
|
-
|
Senior
Management
|
|
|
|
Matías Ivan
Gaivironsky
|
Chief Financial and
Administrative Officer
|
46,200
|
0.0%
|
Javier Ezequiel
Nahmod
|
Chief Real Estate
Officer
|
20,320
|
0.0%
|
Supervisory
Committee
|
|
|
|
José Daniel
Abelovich
|
Member
|
-
|
-
|
Marcelo Héctor
Fuxman
|
Member
|
-
|
-
|
Noemí Ivonne
Cohn
|
Member
|
-
|
-
|
Sergio Leonardo
Kolaczyk
|
Alternate
member
|
-
|
-
|
Roberto Daniel
Murmis
|
Alternate
member
|
-
|
-
|
Alicia Graciela
Rigueira
|
Alternate
member
|
-
|
-
|
(1)
Includes (i)
366,788,251 common shares beneficially owned by Cresud, and (ii)
900 common shares owned directly by Mr. Eduardo S.
Elsztain.
(2)
David Alberto
Perednik resigned to his position as compliance officer on
September 29, 2016.
Option Ownership
No options to
purchase common shares have been granted to our Directors, Senior
Managers, members of the Supervisory Committee, or Audit
Committee.
Employees’ Participation in our Capital Stock
There are no
arrangements for involving our employees in our capital stock or
related to the issuance of options, common shares or securities,
other than those described under the following sections: (i) ITEM
6: Directors, Senior Management and Employees – B.
Compensation – Capitalization Plan and (ii) ITEM 6:
Directors, Senior Management and Employees – B. Compensation
– Mid and Long Term Incentive Program.
ITEM
7. MAJOR
SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
A. Major
Shareholders
Information about Major Shareholders
Share Ownership
The following table
sets forth information regarding ownership of our capital stock by
each person known to us to own beneficially at least 5% of our
common shares, ANSES (The Argentine Social Security National
Agency) and all our directors and officers as a group. Percentages
are expressed on a fully diluted basis.
|
Share
Ownership as of June 30, 2016
|
Shareholder
|
Number
of Shares
|
Percentage
(3)
|
Cresud (1) (2)
|
366,789,151
|
63.8%
|
Directors and
officers (excluding Eduardo Elsztain)
|
1,130,278
|
0.2%
|
ANSES
|
25,914,834
|
4.5%
|
Total
|
393,834,263
|
68.5%
|
1.
Eduardo S. Elsztain
is the beneficial owner of 154,993,977, which includes (i)
154,898,780 common shares beneficially owned by IFISA (ii) 880
common shares beneficially owned by Consultores Venture Capital
Uruguay S.A., (iii) 752 common shares held by Consultores
Asset Management S.A. ; and (iv) 93,565 common shares
held directly by him, representing 30.9% of its total share
capital. Although Mr. Elsztain does not own a majority of the
common shares of Cresud, he is its largest shareholder and
exercises substantial influence over Cresud. If Mr. Elsztain is
considered to be the beneficial owner of Cresud due to his
substantial influence over it, he would be the beneficial owner of
63.4% of our common shares by virtue of his investment in
Cresud.
2.
Includes (i)
366,788,251 common shares beneficially owned by Cresud, and (ii)
900 common shares owned directly by Mr. Eduardo S. Elsztain. As a
result, Mr. Elsztain’s aggregate beneficial ownership of our
outstanding common shares may be as high as 366,789,251 common
shares, representing 63.4% of our outstanding common
shares.
3.
As of June 30,
2016, the number of outstanding common shares was
578,676,460.
4.
Cresud is a leading
Argentine producer of basic agricultural products. Cresud’s
common shares began trading in the MERVAL on December 12, 1960, under the
trading symbol “CRES” and on March 1997 its GDSs began
trading in the Nasdaq under the trading symbol
“CRESY.”
Changes in Share Ownership
|
|
|
Shareholder
|
|
June
30,2016 (%)
|
|
|
June
30,2015 (%)
|
|
|
June
30,2014 (%)
|
|
|
June
30, 2013 (%)
|
|
|
June
30, 2012 (%)
|
|
|
Cresud (1)
|
|
|
63.4
|
|
|
64.3
|
|
|
|
65.5
|
|
|
|
65.5
|
|
|
|
64.2
|
|
|
Inversiones
Financieras del Sur S.A. (2)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
0.5
|
|
|
|
0.6
|
|
|
|
1.7
|
|
|
Directors and
officers (3)
|
|
|
0.2
|
|
|
0.3
|
|
|
|
0.3
|
|
|
|
0.5
|
|
|
|
0.8
|
|
|
ANSES
|
|
|
4.5
|
|
|
4.5
|
|
|
|
4.5
|
|
|
|
4.5
|
|
|
|
4.5
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
68.1
|
|
|
69.1
|
|
|
|
70.8
|
|
|
|
71.1
|
|
|
|
71.2
|
|
|
1.
Eduardo S. Elsztain
is the beneficial owner of 154,993,977 common shares of Cresud,
representing 30.9% of its total share capital. Although Mr.
Elsztain does not own a majority of the common shares of Cresud, he
is its largest shareholder and exercises substantial influence over
Cresud. If Mr. Elsztain is considered to be the beneficial owner of
Cresud due to his substantial influence over it, he would be the
beneficial owner of 63.4% of our common shares by virtue of his
investment in Cresud.
2.
Eduardo S. Elsztain
is the Chairman of the board of directors of IFIS Limited, a
corporation organized under the laws of Bermuda and Inversiones
Financieras del Sur S.A., a corporation organized under the laws of
Uruguay. Mr. Elsztain holds (through companies controlled by him
and proxies) a majority of the voting power in IFIS Limited., which
owns 100% of IFISA
3.
Includes only
direct ownership of our directors and senior
management.
4.
As of June 30,
2016, the number of outstanding common shares was
578,676,460.
Differences in Voting Rights
Our major
shareholders do not have different voting rights.
Arrangements for change in control
We are not aware of
any arrangements that may, when in force, result in a change in
control.
Securities held in the host country
As of June 30,
2016, our total issued capital stock outstanding consisted of
578,676,460 common shares. As of June 30, 2016, there were
approximately 34,670,001 Global Depositary Shares (representing
346,700,013 of our common shares, or 59.9% of all or our
outstanding common shares) held in the United States by
approximately 73 registered holders.
B. Related
Party Transactions
We enter into
transactions with related parties on an arm’s-length basis. A
related party transaction means any transaction entered into
directly or indirectly by us or any of our subsidiaries that is
material based on the value of the transaction to (a) any director,
officer or member of our management or shareholders; (b) any
entity in which any such person described in clause (a) is
interested; or (c) any person who is connected or related to
any such person described in clause (a).
Offices
and Shopping centers spaces leases
The offices of our
president are located at 108 Bolivar, in the Autonomous City of
Buenos Aires. The property has been rented to Isaac Elsztain e
Hijos S.A., a company controlled by some family members of Eduardo
Sergio Elsztain, our president, and to Hamonet S.A., a company
controlled by Fernando A. Elsztain, one of our directors, and some
of his family members.
· In addition, we,
Cresud, Tarshop, BACS, BHN Sociedad de Inversión S.A., BHN
Seguros Generales S.A. and BHN Visa S.A. rent offices owned by IRSA
CP in different buildings.
· Furthermore, we
also let various spaces in our Shopping Centers (stores, stands,
storage space or advertising space) to third parties and related
parties such us Tarshop S.A. and BHSA.
Lease agreements
entered into with associates included similar provisions and
amounts to those included in agreements with third
parties.
Agreement
for the Exchange of Corporate Services with Cresud and IRSA
CP
Considering that
each of IRSA CP, Cresud and us have operating areas which are
somewhat similar, the Board of Directors deemed it advisable to
implement alternatives aimed at reducing certain fixed costs of our
combined activities and to lessen their impact on operating results
while seizing and optimizing the individual efficiencies of each of
them in the different areas comprising the management of
operations.
To such end, on
June 30, 2004, a Master Agreement for the Exchange of Corporate
Services (“Frame Agreement”) was entered into between
IRSA CP, Cresud and us, which was amended several times to bring it
in line with evolving requirements. The agreement has a term of 24
months, is renewable automatically for equal periods, unless it is
terminated by any of the parties upon prior notice.
This agreement
currently provides for the exchange and sharing of services among
the following areas: Human Resources, Finance, Institutional
Relations, Administration and Control, Insurance, Security,
Agreements, Technical Tasks, Infrastructure and Services,
Procurement, Architecture and Design, Development and Works, Real
Estate, Hotels, Board of Directors, Board of directors of Real
Estate Business, General Manager Office, Board Safety, Audit
Committee, Real Estate Business Management, Human Resources of Real
Estate Business, Fraud Prevention, Internal Audit and Agricultural
Investment Management.
Pursuant to this
agreement, the companies hired Deloitte & Co., an external
consulting firm, to review and evaluate half-yearly the criteria
used in the process of liquidating the corporate services, as well
as the basis for distribution and source documentation used in the
process indicated above, by means of a half-yearly
report.
The operations
indicated above allow both IRSA CP and Cresud to keep our strategic
and commercial decisions fully independent and confidential, with
cost and profit apportionment being allocated on the basis of
operating efficiency and equity, without pursuing individual
economic benefits for any of the related companies.
Donations
granted to Fundación IRSA and Fundación Museo de los
Niños
Fundación IRSA
is a non-profit charity institution that seeks to support and
generate initiatives concerning education, the promotion of
corporate social responsibility and the entrepreneurial spirit of
the youth. It carries out corporate volunteering programs and
fosters donations by the Company’s employees. The main
members of Fundación IRSA’s Board of Directors are:
Eduardo S. Elsztain (President); Saul Zang (Vice President I),
Alejandro Elsztain (Vice President II) and Mariana C. de Elsztain
(secretary). It finances its activities with donations from IRSA,
IRSA CP, Cresud and others related companies.
On October 31,
1997, IRSA CP entered into an agreement with Fundación IRSA
whereby 3,800 square meters of the constructed area at the Abasto
shopping center was granted under a gratuitous bailment agreement
for a term of 30 years. Subsequently, on October 29, 1999,
Fundación IRSA assigned free of cost all the rights of use
over such store and its respective obligations to Fundación
Museo de los Niños.
On November 29,
2005, IRSA CP signed another agreement with Fundación Museo de
los Niños granting under gratuitous bailment 2,670.11 square
meters of the constructed area at Alto Rosario shopping center for
a term of 30 years.
Fundación
Museo de los Niños has used these spaces to set up
“Museo de los Niños”, Abasto and “Museo de
los Niños, Rosario”, two interactive learning centers
intended for children and adults. Both agreements establish the
payment of common expenses and direct expenses related to the
services performed by these stores should be borne by
Fundación Museo de los Niños.
Legal
Services
We hire legal
services from Estudio Zang, Bergel & Viñes, in which
Saúl Zang is a partner. Mr. Zang is a member of our Board of
Directors and that of our related companies. During the fiscal
years ended June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014 we paid Zang, Bergel &
Viñes Abogados an aggregate amount of approximately Ps.5.2
million, Ps.3.9 million and Ps.3.5 million, respectively, as
payment for legal services.
CRESUD
purchase of agrochemicals from Adama
Adama is a company
specialized in agrochemicals, particularly used in farming, and is
a worldwide leader in active ingredients used in agricultural
production. CRESUD, in the normal course of its business, acquires
agrochemical products and/or hires services from
Adama. On July 17, 2016, DIC reported that it had signed
an agreement with ChemChina to sell 40% of Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.’s shares, indirectly controlled by IDBD
through DIC. For more information see “Recent
Developments.”
Purchase
and sale of goods and/or service hiring
In the normal
course of its business and with the aim of making resources more
efficient, we, or our related parties, including our parent
company, in certain occasions purchases and/or hires services which
later sells and/or recovers for companies or other related parties,
based upon their actual utilization, without generating any profit
to the companies.
Sale
of advertising space in media
We and our related
parties frequently enter into agreements with third parties whereby
we sell/acquire rights of use to advertise in media (TV, radio
stations, newspapers, etc.) that will later be used in advertising
campaigns. Normally, these spaces are sold and/or recovered to/from
other companies or other related parties, based on their actual use
, without generating any profit to the companies.
Hospitality
Services
We and our related
parties hire, in certain occasions, hotel services and lease
conference rooms for events to Nuevas Fronteras S.A., Hoteles
Argentinos S.A. and Llao Llao Resorts S.A., subsidiaries of
IRSA.
Purchase
of financial assets
We usually invest
excess cash in several instruments that may include those issued by
related companies, like Banco Hipotecario or BACS, acquired at
issuance or from unrelated third parties through secondary market
deals.
Investment
in mutual funds of BACS Administradora de Activos S.A.
S.G.F.C.I.
We invest from time
to time our liquid fund in mutual funds managed by BACS
Administradora de Activos S.A. S.G.F.C.I., which is a subsidiary of
Banco Hipotecario, among other entities.
Borrowings
In the normal
course of its activities, we enter into diverse loan agreements or
credit facilities between the related companies and/or other
related parties. These loans accrue interest at market
rates.
Line
of Credit granted to IRSA
On June 25, 2014,
IRSA CP increased the existing credit line expiring on June 25,
2015 to US$60 million, which is priced at the one year LIBOR rate
plus 3.0%. Under this credit line, IRSA CP and any of their
subsidiaries will be lenders and we and/or our subsidiaries (not
our subsidiaries) will be the borrowers. In June 2015, the line of
credit was renewed for an additional year until June 24, 2016. In
addition, on July 5, 2016 the credit line was increased by up to
US$120.0 million at an annual rate of 9% and expires on June 24,
2017.
As of the date of
this annual report, the total amount granted from IRSA CP to us
amounts to US$45 million.
Financial
and service operations
We work with
several financial entities in Argentina for operations including,
but not limited to, credit, investment, purchase and sale of
securities and financial derivatives. Such entities include Banco
Hipotecario S.A. and its subsidiaries. Furthermore, Banco
Hipotecario S.A. and BACS Banco de Crédito y
Securitización S.A. usually act as underwriters in Capital
Market transactions. In addition, we have entered into agreements
with BHSA, who provides collection services for our Shopping
Centers.
Property
purchase sale
We in the course of
business operations may acquire or sell to or from other related
parties certain real estate properties used for rental
purposes.
Investment
Properties transferred to IRSA CP
On December 22,
2014, we transferred to IRSA CP, 83,789 m2 of our premium office
portfolio including the buildings República, Bouchard 710,
Della Paolera 265, Intercontinental Plaza and Suipacha 652 and the
“Intercontinental II” plot of land in order to
consolidate a vehicle which main corporate purpose is to develop
and operate commercial properties in Argentina. The total purchase
price of the transaction was US$308 million, which had been paid as
of June 30, 2016.
On April 7, 2016,
we sold to IRSA CP, 16,012 m2 covering 14 floors and 142 garages in
the building to be developed in the area of
“Catalinas”, City of Buenos Aires. The purchase price
of the transaction was established taking into account two
components. On the one hand, the total surface area as measured in
square meters to be acquired, settled on the amount of Ps.455.7
million, which were already paid. On the other hand, an amount that
will be determined according to the actual cost of the construction
by square meters.
Investment
in Dolphin
As of the date of
this annual report, we have invested approximately US$544
million in Dolphin, through our subsidiaries. Dolphin Fund
Ltd, is an investment fund incorporated under the laws of Bermuda,
whose investment manager is Consultores Venture Capital Uruguay
S.A., a company controlled indirectly by our Chairman, Eduardo S.
Elsztain. Dolphin Netherlands is a subsidiary of Dolphin Fund Ltd,
incorporated in the Netherlands. Such investments were made in
order to carry out the investment in IDB Development Corp. For more
information please see Item 4. Information on the Company –
A. History and development of the Company – “Investment
of IDB Development Corporation Ltd. (IDBD).
Acquisition
of DIC shares from IDBD
On September 23,
2016, we acquired from IDBD 8,888,888 shares of DIC for of NIS 99
million (approximately US$26.7 million), equivalent to the 8.8% of
its shares outstanding. For more information see “Recent
Developments.”
Transactions
with IFISA
In June 2014, we,
through our subsidiary Real Estate Investment Group IV LP, renewed
a credit facility granted by IFISA, a company indirectly controlled
by Eduardo Sergio Elsztain, for a total amount of 1.4 million
shares of Hersha Hospitality Trust. The transaction was agreed upon
for a term of 30 days, which could be renewed for up to 360 days;
the facility was priced at Libor (3 months) + 50 bps. This credit
facility was cancelled after the end of fiscal year 2014 in order
to sell the remaining amount of Hersha.
On February 10,
2015, Dolphin, sold 71,388,470 IDBD shares to IFISA, for an amount
of US$25.6 million, US$4.0 million of which were paid upon
execution and the remaining balance of US$21.6 million were
financed for a term of up to 360 days and priced at Libor 1M (one
month) + 3%. On May 9, 2016, the parties agreed to extend the
expiration date for 30 days as from execution of the addenda, to be
automatically renewable every 30 days for a maximum term of 180
days, and increasing the rate to 9% since February 10,
2016.
On May 31, 2015,
we, through Dolphin, sold to IFISA 46 million of warrants Series 4
for a total amount of NIS 0.46 million (equivalent to US$0.12
million at the time of the transaction), provided IFISA agreed to
exercise them fully when Dolphin were so required by
IDBD.
On July 28, 2015,
Dolphin granted a loan to IFISA for an amount of US$7.2 million,
due in July 2016, which accrues interest at Libor 1M (one month) +
3%. On May 9, the parties agreed to extend the expiration date to
June 8, 2016, to be automatically renewable every 30 days for a
maximum term of 180 days, and increased the rate to
9%.
On October 9, 2015,
we granted a loan in the amount of US$40 million to IFISA. The term
of the loan is one year calculated from the disbursement and will
bear interest at a rate of 3% + Libor 1M, to be determined monthly.
On October 9, 2016, the
parties agreed to extend the expiration date to be automatically
renewable every 30 days for a maximum term of 180 days and increase
the rate to 9%.
In February 2016,
DN B.V., a subsidiary of Dolphin, entered into an option contract
with IFISA whereby Dolphin is granted the right, but not the
obligation to acquire 92,665,925 shares of IDBD held by IFISA at a
share price of NIS 1.64 plus an annual interest of 8.5%. The
exercise date for the option extends for two years.
Purchase
of farmland “La Adela”
In July 2014, we
bought from Cresud “La Adela” farmland – an area
of approximately 1,058 hectares located in the municipality of
Luján, Province of Buenos Aires, for a total amount of Ps.210
million. Given the development and proximity to Buenos Aires, there
is a high potential for urbanization of this farmland; therefore,
the purpose of the sale is to undertake a new real estate
development.
Transfer
of tax credits
Sociedad
Anónima Carnes Pampeanas S.A. (subsidiary of Cresud) and
Cresud, assigned credits to IRSA CP and other related parties
corresponding to value added tax export refunds related to such
companies’ business activity.
C. Interests
of Experts and Counsel
This section is not
applicable
ITEM
8. FINANCIAL
INFORMATION
A. Consolidated
Statements and Other Financial Information
See Item 18 for our
Audited Consolidated Financial Statements.
Legal or Arbitration Proceedings
Legal Proceedings
Operations Center in
Argentina
Set forth below is
a description of certain material legal proceedings to which we are
a party. We are not engaged in any other material litigation or
arbitration and no other material litigation or claim is known to
us to be pending or threatened against us or our subsidiaries.
Nevertheless, we may be involved in other litigation from time to
time in the ordinary course of business.
Puerto Retiro
On November 18,
1997, in connection with our acquisition of our subsidiary
Inversora Bolívar, we indirectly acquired 35.2% of the capital
stock of Puerto Retiro. Inversora Bolívar had purchased such
common shares of Puerto Retiro from Redona Investments Ltd. N.V. in
1996. In 1999, we, through Inversora Bolívar, increased our
interest in Puerto Retiro to 50.0% of its capital stock. On April
18, 2000, Puerto Retiro was served notice of a filing made by the
Argentine government, through the Ministry of Defense, seeking to
extend the bankruptcy of Indarsa to the Company. Upon filing of the
complaint, the bankruptcy court issued an order restraining the
ability of Puerto Retiro to dispose of, in any manner, the real
property it had purchased in 1993 from Tandanor. Puerto Retiro
appealed the restraining order which was confirmed by the Court on
December 14, 2000.
In 1991, Indarsa
had purchased 90% of Tandanor, a former government-owned company,
which owned a piece of land near Puerto Madero of approximately 8
hectares, divided into two parcels: Planta 1 and 2. After the
purchase of Tandanor by Indarsa, in June 1993, Tandanor sold
“Planta 1” to Puerto Retiro, for a sum of US$18 million
pursuant to a valuation performed by J.L. Ramos, a well-known real
estate brokerage firm in Argentina. Indarsa failed to pay to the
Argentine government the price for its purchase of the stock of
Tandanor, and as a result the Ministry of Defense requested the
bankruptcy of Indarsa. Since the only asset of Indarsa was its
holding in Tandanor, the Argentine government is seeking to extend
Indarsa’s bankruptcy to other companies or individuals which,
according to its view, acted as a single economic group. In
particular, the Argentine government has requested the extension of
Indarsa’s bankruptcy to Puerto Retiro which acquired Planta 1
from Tandanor.
The deadline for
producing evidence in relation to these legal proceedings has
expired. The parties have submitted their closing arguments and are
awaiting a final judgment. However, the judge has delayed his
decision until a final judgment in the criminal proceedings against
the former Defense Minister and former directors of Indarsa has
been delivered. It should be noticed, regarding the abovementioned
criminal procedure, that on February 23, 2011 it was resolved to
declare its expiration, and to dismiss certain defendants. However,
this resolution is not final because it was appealed. We
cannot give you any
assurance that we will prevail in this proceeding, and if the
plaintiff’s claim is upheld by the courts, all of the assets
of Puerto Retiro would likely be used to pay Indarsa’s debts
and our investment in Puerto Retiro, would be lost. As of June 30,
2016, we had not established any reserve with respect of this
contingency.
Tandanor has filed
a civil action against Puerto Retiro and the people charged in the
referred criminal case looking forward to be reimbursed from all
the losses which have arose upon the fraud committed. On March 7,
2015 Puerto Retiro responded filing certain preliminary objections,
such as prescription or limitation, lack of information to respond
the lawsuit, lack of legitimacy (active and passive). On
July 12, 2016 Puerto Retiro was legally notified of the decision
adopted by the Tribunal Oral Federal N° 5 related to the
preliminary objections above mentioned. Two of them were rejected
–lack of information and lack of legitimacy (passive). We
filed an appeal with regard to the rejection of these two
objections. But, on the other hand, the other two objections will
be studied at the moment of deliver the sentence, which is an
important step in order to obtain a favorable
decision.
Legal issues with the City Hall of Neuquén
In June 2001,
Shopping Neuquén requested that the City of Neuquén allow
it to transfer certain parcels of land to third parties so that
each participant in the commercial development to be constructed
would be able to build on its own land. Neuquén’s
Executive Branch previously rejected this request under Executive
Branch Decree N° 1437/2002 which also established the
expiration of the rights arising from Ordinance 5178 due to not
building the shopping center in time, including the loss of the
land and of any improvement and expenses incurred. As a result,
Shopping Neuquén had no right to claim indemnity charges and
annulled its buy-sell land contracts.
Shopping
Neuquén submitted a written appeal to this decision on January
21, 2003. It also sought permission to submit a revised schedule of
time terms for the construction of the shopping center, taking into
account the economic situation at that time and including
reasonable short and medium term projections. Neuquén’s
Executive Branch rejected this request in their Executive Branch
Decree 585/2003. Consequently, on June 25, 2003, Shopping
Neuquén filed an “Administrative Procedural
Action” with the High Court of Neuquén requesting, among
other things, the annulment of Executive Branch Decrees 1,437/2002
and 585/2003 issued by the City Executive Branch. On December 21,
2004, the High Court of Neuquén communicated its decision that
the administrative procedural action that Shopping Neuquén had
filed against the City of Neuquén had expired. Shopping
Neuquén filed an extraordinary appeal for the case to be sent
to the Argentine Supreme Court.
On December 13,
2006, while the case was under study in the Argentine Supreme
Court, Shopping Neuquén signed an agreement with both the City
and the Province of Neuquén that put an end to the lawsuit
between them and stipulated a new timetable for construction of the
commercial and housing enterprises (the “Agreement”).
Also, Shopping Neuquén was permitted to transfer certain
parcels to third parties so that each participant in the commercial
development to be constructed would be able to build on its own
land, with the exception of the land in which the shopping center
would be constructed. The Legislative Council of the City of
Neuquén duly ratified the Agreement. The City Executive Branch
promulgated the ordinance issued on February 12, 2007.
Shopping
Neuquén came to an agreement and paid all of the City’s
lawyers, including pending fees contested in court.
Shopping
Neuquén finished the construction and opened the shopping
center in March, 2015, obtaining also all necessary provincial and
city authorizations for it.
Arcos del Gourmet
In December 2011,
IRSA Commercial Properties started to develop, through our
subsidiary Arcos, the “Arcos” project located in the
neighborhood of Palermo, City of Buenos Aires. On December 10,
2013, Administrative and Tax Contentious Court of Appeal of the
City of Buenos Aires ratified an injunction that suspends the
opening of the shopping center on the grounds that it has failed to
obtain certain government permits. Despite the fact that the
construction has all government permits in place, IRSA Commercial
Properties has filed an appeal against the decision and have
requested that the injunction be lifted. In such sense, on April
10, 2014, the government of the City of Buenos Aires issued a new
environmental compliance certificate. IRSA Commercial Properties
obtained a favorable decision on this case based on procedural
grounds. Notwithstanding, the plaintiff appealed this decision, and
the file was placed on the Court of Appeal on September 23,
2014.
On the other hand,
there is another judicial process entitled “Federación
de Comercio e Industria de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires y Otros c/
Gobierno de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires s/
Amparo”. On August 29, 2014 the lower court rendered a
decision rejecting the case. This resolution was appealed but
afterwards, was confirmed in December, 2014. Therefore, on December
18th, 2014, the “Arcos” Project was opened to the
public, operating normally nowadays. Notwithstanding, the plaintiff
appeared before the Superior Court of the City of Buenos Aires to
request the review of the case based on the constitutional’s
matters involved. The Court has not rendered a decision
yet.
Moreover, on May
18th, 2015 IRSA Commercial Properties was notified of the
revocation of the Agreement for the Reorganization for Use and
Exploitation Nº AF000261 (“Contrato de Readecuación de
Concesión de Uso y Explotación
NºAF000261”) issued by the Agency for the
Management of the State Assets (“Agencia de Administración de Bienes del
Estado” or “AABE”) through Resolution
Nº 170/2014. This Resolution was not enacted due to breach of
contract by Arcos del Gourmet nor it has implied up to the date of
this annual report the interruption of the economic exploitation
neither of the functioning of the shopping center that IRSA
Commercial Properties operate there. IRSA Commercial Properties has
filed the proper administrative and judicial motions to revoke the
Resolution and as of the date of this annual report these
proceedings are ongoing.
Notwithstanding the
aforesaid, the “Federación de Comercio e Industria de la
Ciudad de Buenos Aires” has filed a motion opposing of
the injuction. On March 17, 2015 this request was rejected. As a
consequence, it has filed an appeal, remain pending.
Other Litigation
As of July 5, 2006,
the Administración Federal de Ingresos Públicos
(“AFIP”) filed a preliminary injunction with the
Federal Court for Administrative Proceedings against IRSA
Commercial Properties for an aggregate amount of Ps.3.7 million,
plus an added amount, provisionally estimated, of Ps.0.9 million
for legal fees and interest. The main dispute is about the income
tax due for admission rights. In the first instance, AFIP pleaded
for a general restraining order. On November 29, 2006, the Federal
Court issued an order substituting such restraining order for an
attachment on the parcel of land located in Caballito neighborhood,
City of Buenos Aires, where IRSA Commercial Properties is planning
to develop a shopping center. As of June 30, 2011, under court
proceedings, the building was subject to a legal attachment for
Ps.36.8 million. On December 12, 2012, the legal attachment was
lifted and accredited in the file concerned in February
2013.
After we sold the
Edificio Costeros, dique II, on November 20, 2009, we requested an
opinion to the Argentine Antitrust Authority as to whether it was
necessary to report this transaction. The Argentine Antitrust
Authority advise us that it was required to notify the transaction.
We challenged this decision, but it was confirmed. On December 5,
2011, we notified the transaction and on April 30, 2013 the
transaction was approved by the Argentine Antitrust Authority by
Resolution No 38, as a result of that this legal proceeding was
concluded.
On January 15, 2007
we were notified of two claims filed against us before the
Argentine Antitrust Authority, one by a private individual and the
other one by the licensee of the shopping center, both opposing the
acquisition from the province of Córdoba of a property known
as Ex-Escuela Gobernador Vicente de Olmos. On February 1, 2007 we
responded the claims. On June 26, 2007, the Argentine Antitrust
Authority notified us that it has initiated a summary proceeding to
determine whether the completion of the transaction breaches the
Antitrust Law. As of the date of this filing the result of this
proceeding has not been determined.
On December 3,
2009, IRSA Commercial Properties filed a request for the Argentine
Antitrust Authority’s opinion regarding IRSA Commercial
Properties’ acquisition of common shares of Arcos del Gourmet
S.A. The Argentine Antitrust Authority advised the parties that the
transaction has to be notified. On December, 2010 the transaction
was filed with the Argentine Antitrust Authority. As of the date of
this annual report, the decision of the Argentine Antitrust
Authority is still pending.
On April 11, 2011,
Quality Invest requested the Argentine Antitrust Authority opinion
regarding Quality’s acquisition Property of a warehouse owned
by Nobleza Piccardo S.A.I.C. y F. located in San Martín,
Province of Buenos Aires. The Argentine Antitrust Authority stated
that there was an obligation to notify the situation, but Quality
Invest filed an appeal against this decision. Subsequently, the
Court of Appeals confirmed the Argentine Antitrust
Authorities’ decision regarding the obligation to notify and,
therefore, on February 23, 2012, the transaction was filed. As of
the date of this annual report, the Argentine Antitrust Authority
is analyzing this decision.
On august 23, 2011,
IRSA Commercial Properties notified the Argentine Antitrust
Authority the direct and indirect acquisition of common shares of
NPSF, the transaction involved the direct acquisition of 33.33% of
NPSF and 16.66% through our controlled vehicle Torodur S.A. As of
the date of this annual report the transaction is being analyzed by
the Argentine Antitrust Authority.
On June 16, 2012,
we sold to Cabaña Don Francisco S.A. certain Costeros Dique
IV’s functional units, to be used for office space, and
complementary units to be used for parking. In addition, we
assigned upon the purchaser all rights and interests arising from
lease agreements involving the conveyed units. As a result, an
advisory opinion was requested from the Argentine Antitrust
Authority as to the need to report such transaction. The Argentine
Antitrust Authority resolved that the transaction was exempt from
report on May 21, 2014, so this legal process was
finished.
On December 7,
2012, we filed with the Argentine Antitrust Authority the
adquisition of EHSA, which has the beneficial ownership of 50% of
La Rural S.A That company runs an exposition center known as Predio
Ferial de Palermo. As of the date of this annual report, the
Argentine Antitrust Authority is analyzing the
transaction.
Through the
issuance of Resolution N° 16,521 dated February 17, 2011 the
CNV commenced a summary proceeding against the members of
IRSA’s board of directors and its supervisory committee
members (all of them at that time, including among others Eduardo
S. Elsztain), alleging certain formal errors in the Inventory and
Balance Sheet Book, specifically the failure by the Company to
comply with certain formalities in the presentation of a table
included in the Memoria (annual report); arising from an
investigation carried out by the CNV in October 2010. Applicable
law requires that the corrections of any errors in the annual
report include a legend identifying each error and the way in which
it was corrected, including insertion of the holographic signature
from the chairman of the board. In this case, we first corrected
the mistake and after the request from the CNV included the legend
and the holographic signature of the chairman, required by the
relevant formalities.
IRSA’s
response to the CNV’s allegations containing the arguments
for the defense was filed in March 2011 and the first hearing was
held in May 2011. In April, 2013, the CNV imposed (as a result of
the aforementioned alleged charge) a fine on the members of
IRSA’s board of directors and its supervisory committee
members. The fine imposed by the CNV amounts to Ps.270,000
equivalent to US$49,632 and it was imposed against IRSA and the
members of the board together. The amount of the fine demonstrates
the immaterial nature of the alleged violations. Even though the
fine was paid, in April 2013, IRSA appealed such resolution, which
is still ongoing in Court Room N° IV of the National Chamber
of Appeals in Federal Administrative Procedures (Cámara
Nacional de Apelaciones en lo Contencioso Administrativo
Federal).
For more
information see “Item. 3(d) Risk Factors—Risk related
to our Business—Our business is subject to extensive
regulation and additional regulations may be imposed in the
future”.
Class actions in the United States
On May 9, 2016, a
putative shareholder class action was filed in the United States
District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania against
IRSA, certain of its officers and directors, and
Cresud. The complaint asserts violations of the federal
securities laws on behalf of persons that
purchased IRSA’s American Depositary Receipts between
November 3, 2014 and December 30, 2015, and alleges that defendants
made materially false and misleading statements and omissions
relating to IRSA’s investment in IDBD. More specifically, the
complaint alleges that IRSA’s disclosures during that time
period misrepresented and failed to disclose that (1) IDBD’s
US$6.7 billion net debt should have been consolidated in
IRSA’s financial statements and (2) as so consolidated,
IRSA’s debt would violate the covenants specified in
IRSA’s Global Notes Indenture.
These class actions
were transferred to the United States District Court for the
Southern District of New York on July 14, 2016, and were referred
to Judge Vernon S. Broderick on July 19, 2016. In each
action, a putative class representative has filed a motion to be
appointed as lead plaintiff and to appoint class
counsel. Both such motions remain pending before the
Court. Defendants believe that there is no merit to the claims
alleged and intend to vigorously defend these actions.
Nevertheless, no assurance can be given that we will be successful
in defending these claims.
Operations Center in
Israel
Litigation against IDB
In recent years
there has been an increasing trend of filing derivative and class
action claims in the area of corporate and securities laws in
Israel. While taking into account such issues and the financial
position of IDB and its holding structure, claims in considerable
amounts may be filed against IDB, including in connection with its
financial position and cash flows, with offerings that it makes,
and transactions that were carried out or not completed, including
with regards to the contentions and claims of the controlling
shareholders that took place in IDB.
Arbitration proceedings relating to the obtainment of control in
IDBD.
On May 7, 2014, a
transaction was agreed whereby the Company, acting indirectly
through Dolphin, acquired jointly with ETH (a non-related company
established under the laws of the State of Israel, which was
presented to Dolphin as a company controlled by Mordechay Ben
Moshé), an aggregate number of 106.6 million common shares in
IDBD, representing 53.30% of its stock capital, under the scope of
the debt restructuring Arrangement of IDBH, IDBD's parent company,
with its creditors.
Under the terms of
the agreement entered into between Dolphin and ETH (the
“Shareholders’ Agreement”), Dolphin acquired 50%
interest in this investment, and ETH acquired the remaining 50%.
The initial total investment amount was NIS 950, equivalent to
approximately US$272 at the exchange rate prevailing on that
date.
On May 28, 2015,
ETH launched the BMBY mechanism provided in the Shareholders’
Agreement (clause which establishes that each party of the
Shareholders' Agreement may offer to the counterparty to acquire
(or sell, as the case may be), the shares it holds in IDBD at a
fixed price). In addition, ETH further added that the purchaser
thereunder required to assume all obligations of
seller.
On June 10 and 11,
2015, Dolphin gave notice to ETH of its intention to buy all the
shares of IDBD held by ETH.
After certain
aspects of the offer were resolved through an arbitration process
brought by Dolphin and ETH, on September 24, 2015, the competent
arbitrator resolved that: (i) Dolphin and IFISA (related company to
the Company) were entitled to act as buyers in the BMBY process,
and ETH had to sell all of the IDBD shares held by it (92,665,925
shares) at a price of NIS 1.64 per share; (ii) The buyer had to
fulfill all of the commitments included in the Arrangement,
including the commitment to carry out Tender Offers; (iii) The
buyer had to pledge in favor of the Arrangement Trustees the shares
that were previously pledged in favor of the Arrangement Trustees
by the seller.
On October 11,
2015, the BMBY process concluded, and IFISA acquired all IDBD's
shares of stock held by ETH. Consequently, the Shareholders'
Agreement ceased and members of IDBD's Board of Directors
representing ETH submitted their irrevocable resignation to the
Board, therefore Dolphin was hence empowered to appoint the new
members to the Board. Additionally, on the same date, Dolphin
pledged additional shares as collateral to secure compliance with
the IDBD stock purchase agreement, thereby increasing the number of
pledged shares to 64,067,710. As a consequence, the Company gained
control of IDBD and started to consolidate financial statements as
from that date.
In addition to the
competent arbitrator’s decision issued on September 24, 2015,
ETH and Dolphin still have counterclaims of different kinds which
are subject to such arbitration proceeding. As of the filing date
of this Annual Report, the proceeding is still being
heard.
Litigation against Clal Insurance and its
subsidiaries
This exposure is
especially high in the areas of long-term savings and long-term
health insurance in which Clal Insurance operates, inter alia, in view of the fact that in these
areas the policies were issued decades ago, while at present, after
significant changes in the regulatory environment and against the
background of developments in legal precedent and the Israeli
authority’s position, the same policies may be interpreted
differently, retrospectively, and may be subjected to different
interpretation standards than those that were customary at the time
that the policies were made. Moreover, in these areas the policies
are valid for dozens of years and, therefore, there is a risk that
in those cases in which a customer’s claim is accepted and a
new interpretation is given to the policy, the future profitability
of Clal Insurance in respect of the existing policy portfolio will
also be affected. This is in addition to the possible compensation
that could be given to the customers due to past
activity.
Alongside these
aspects, during 2015 amendments were made to reflect a significant
reform in the field of approving an insurance program which allows
the Israeli authority, under certain conditions, to order the
insurer to stop introducing an insurance policy or to order an
insurer to make a change to an insurance policy, even with regard
to policies that have already been marketed by the insurer. It is
not possible to foresee to what extent insurers are exposed to
claims in connection with the provisions of the policy, the manner
of implementing the Israeli authority’s powers pursuant to
the insurance policy reform and its implications, which may be
raised, inter alia, by
means of the procedural mechanism provided in the Israeli Class
Actions Law.
There are claims
that have been recognized as class action suits, claims for which
there are pending motions to have them certified as class action
suits, and other claims which are immaterial. These claims include
mainly claims of improper actions, not in accordance with laws,
licenses or breaches of agreements with customers or performance of
tort damages toward customers (especially misleading a customer, or
a negligent misrepresentation), causing damage, either monetary or
non-monetary, to customers. A significant amount of these claims
also include claims of charging excessive premiums and payment of
lower than called for insurance compensation. In addition, there
are pending motions to have claims certified as derivative
actions.
Sale of shares of Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings
Ltd
On August 21, 2013,
on the background of concerns about the ability of the previous
controlling shareholders of IDBD (Dankner group) to meet the
requirements to have control over an insurance company, set forth
by the Commissioner of Capital Markets, Insurance and Savings
(which is a division within the Ministry of Finance of Israel; the
"Commissioner"), the Commissioner required that IDBD transfer 51%
of the shares in Clal to Mr. Moshe Terry ("the Trustee") and to
grant the Trustee an irrevocable power of attorney with regard to
the voting of such shares in Clal.
On November 27,
2013, and as part of the debt arrangement In IDB Holdings
Corporation Ltd., the Commissioner set forth an outline to enable
the change of control in IDBD (as part of the debt arrangement),
whereby the Commissioner would not view such change of control as
being a breach of the Supervision of Financial Services (Insurance)
Law, 1981 (the "Insurance Law"), subject to certain conditions,
including terms whereby if until 31.12.2014 a control permit for
Clal Insurance will not be obtained for the new controlling
shareholders in IDBD, or, that an agreement for the sale of the
controlling stake in Clal Insurance will not have been signed, then
the Trustee will be authorized to sell the Clal Insurance shares
that the Trustee holds. Both groups that had submitted proposals in
the debt arrangement process (including the Dolphin group) approved
such outline.
On December 30,
2014, the Commissioner sent an additional letter setting a term by
which IDBD’s control over and equity interests in Clal were
to be sold and giving directions as to the Trustee’s
continuity in office, among other aspects.
The sale
arrangement outlined in the letter involves IDBD’s and the
Trustee’s interests in the sale process under different
options and timeframes. As of June 30, 2016, the current sale
arrangement involved the sale of the interest, as per the following
detail and by the following dates:
a. IDBD
would have to sell at least 5% of its equity interest in Clal per
each 4 month period beginning as of January 7, 2016.
b.
During each of the subsequent four-month periods, IDBD would have
to sell at least an additional 5% of its equity interest in
Clal.
c. If
IDBD sells more than 5% of its equity interest in Clal in any given
four-month period, the percentage in excess of the required 5%
would be offset against the percentage required in the following 4
month period.
IDBD would be
required to continue to sell all of its holdings in Clal apart for
such holdings that do not require a permit pursuant to applicable
law, or, alternatively, such holdings that IDBD will be permitted
to hold pursuant to applicable law.
In case IDBD does
not fulfill its obligation in the manner described in the above
paragraph the Trustee would be entitled to act upon the specified
arrangement in lieu of IDBD, pursuant to all powers that had been
vested under the representations of the trust letter. The
consideration for the sale would be transferred to IDBD, with the
expenses incurred in the sale process to be solely borne by
IDBD.
On May 7 ,2016 the
Commissioner requested that the Trustee act to sell 5% of the
shares of Clal Insurance according to the December 30, 2014 letter.
IDBD has objected to such sale, and notified the Trustee that in
case the Trustee shall sell shares then IDBD will consider claiming
against the Trustee for damages. As a result, on July 13, 2016 the
Trustee applied to the Tel Aviv District Court to obtain
instruction on whether and how to sell such 5% of Clal Insurance
shares.
On May 26, 2016
IDBD's board decided to commence a competitive process for the sale
of a control stake in Clal. Following such decision, on July 1,
2016 IDBD entered into an agreement with JP Morgan to serve as an
investment bank on behalf of IDBD for the sale of a control stake
in Clal.
In addition, in
June 2015, an application for a Israeli court to approve the
commencement of a class action against IDBD, IDBD’s directors
(some of which are also our directors), Dolphin Netherlands B.V.
and C.A.A Extra Holdings Ltd. was filed by individuals who argue
that IDBD’s controlling shareholders and board of directors
acted in concert to frustrate the sale of shares of Clal Insurance
Enterprises Holdings Ltd (or Clal) to JT Capital Fund. The
applicants argue that this caused them material damages as under
the terms of the debt restructuring of IDBD’s holding
company, IDB Holdings Corporation Ltd. with its creditors, they
would have been entitled to receive a larger payment had the above
mentioned sale been consummated. Furthermore, they allege that the
2014 and 2015 rights offerings of IDBD discriminated against the
minority shareholders. On March 21, 2016, the
respondents filed a motion to dismiss this class action
application. On June 2, 2016, the Court partially accepted this
motion, and ordered the applicants to file an amended class action
application that would include only the arguments and remedies with
respect to the said Clal transaction. On August 2, 2016, the
respondents filed a motion to appeal (regarding the decision not to
dismiss the arguments concerning the Clal transaction) and, on
August 14, 2016, the applicants filed an appeal (regarding the
decision to dismiss the arguments concerning the rights offering)
both before the Israeli Supreme Court. As of the date of this
annual report, the Supreme Court has decided that the motion to
appeal and the appeal will be heard jointly, and has ordered a stay
of the procedings.
Litigation against Cellcom and its subsidiaries
In the normal
course of business, claims have been filed against Cellcom by its
customers. These are mostly motions for approval of class actions,
primarily concerning allegations of illegal collection of funds,
unlawful conduct or breach of license, or a breach of agreements
with customers, causing monetary and non-monetary damage to
them.
In addition, in the
normal course of business, claims have been filed against Cellcom
in issues related to the environment, including claims regarding
non-ionizing radiation from cellular handsets and claims in respect
of sites belonging to Cellcom. These are mostly motions for
approval of class actions, relating to allegations of unlawful
conduct or breach of license causing monetary and non-monetary
damage (including claims for future damages).
Litigation against Adama and its subsidiaries
In the normal
course of business, Adama is involved in various legal claims
involving environmental claims for smell and noise hazards relating
to its site. claims by employees, subcontractors,
suppliers, authorities and others which concern, inter alia, claims for breaches of
provisions of the law regarding termination of employment and
obligatory payments to employees, claims for breach of contract and
patent infringement, and compulsory payments to
authorities.
Litigation against Shufersal
In the normal
course of business, legal claims were filed against Shufersal by
its customers. These are mostly motions for certification of class
actions, which mainly concern claims of charging money unlawfully,
acting contrary to the law or a license, or a breach of the
agreements with customers, causing financial and non-financial loss
to them.
In addition in the
normal course of business, legal claims were filed with the courts
against Shufersal by employees, subcontractors, suppliers,
authorities and others, which relate mainly to claims of breaches
of the provisions of the law in relation to the termination of
workers’ employment and compulsory payments to employees,
claims of breaches of contract and compulsory payments to
authorities.
Dividend Policy
Pursuant to
Argentine law, the distribution and payment of dividends to
shareholders is allowed only if they result from realized and net
profits of the company pursuant to annual financial statements
approved by our shareholders. The approval, amount and payment of
dividends are subject to the approval by our shareholders at our
annual ordinary shareholders’ meeting. The approval of
dividends requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares
entitled to vote at the meeting.
In accordance with
Argentine law and our by-laws, net and realized profits for each
fiscal year are allocated as follows:
1.
5% to our legal
reserve, up to 20% of our capital stock;
2.
a certain amount
determined at a shareholders’ meeting is allocated to
compensation of our directors and the members of our Supervisory
Committee;
3.
to an optional
reserve, a contingency reserve, a new account or for whatever other
purpose our shareholders may determine.
According to rules
issued by Comisión Nacional
de Valores, cash dividends must be paid to shareholders
within 30 days of the resolution approving their distribution. In
the case of stock dividends, the shares must be delivered to
shareholders within three months of the annual ordinary
shareholders’ meeting that approved them.
Our dividend policy
consists in the distribution of an amount not to exceed the higher
of a) twenty percent (20%) of the sales, leases and services of
“Offices and Others” segment, as recorded in Segment
reporting, as of June 30 of each year, or b) 20% of Net income as
recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Income as of June 30 of
each year. This policy requires that we must at all times comply
with the covenants imposed by our financial obligations. Given the
recent transfer of office buildings to our subsidiary IRSA
Commercial Properties, the company is evaluating to make certain
modifications to the policy set forth.
The table below
presents the dividend payment ratio and the total amount of
dividends paid for, each paid entirely in common shares, for the
mentioned years. Figures in Pesos are stated in historical Pesos of
their respective payment date.
Year
declared
|
Cash
dividends
|
Cash
dividends(1)
|
Stock
dividends(1)
|
Total
per common share
|
|
(in
millions of Ps.)
|
(Ps.)
|
(Ps.)
|
(Ps.)
|
1997
|
15.0
|
0.110
|
—
|
0.110
|
1998
|
13.0
|
0.060
|
0.05
|
0.110
|
1999
|
18.0
|
0.076
|
0.04
|
0.116
|
2000
|
—
|
—
|
0.20
|
0.204
|
2001-2008
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
2009
|
31.7
|
0.055
|
—
|
0.055
|
2010
|
120.0
|
0.207
|
—
|
0.207
|
2011
|
311.6
|
0.539
|
—
|
0.539
|
2012
|
99.0
|
0.171
|
—
|
0.171
|
2013
|
180.0
|
0.311
|
—
|
0.311
|
2014
|
306.6
|
0.532
|
—
|
0.532
|
2015
|
56.6
|
0.9869
|
—
|
0.9869
|
2016
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
(1) Corresponds to
payments per common share.
The table below
presents the dividend payment ratio to the total amount of
dividends paid for by our subsidiary IRSA Commercial Properties,
from which we collect dividends in our capacity as shareholders,
each fully paid, for the years indicated in the table
below.
Year
declared
|
Cash
dividends(1)
|
Stock
dividends(1)
|
Total
per share
|
|
(Ps.)
|
(Ps.)
|
(Ps.)
|
2005
|
14,686,488
|
-
|
0.0188
|
2006
|
29,000,000
|
-
|
0.0372
|
2007
|
47,000,000
|
-
|
0.0601
|
2008
|
55,721,393
|
-
|
0.0712
|
2009
|
60,237,864
|
-
|
0.0770
|
2010
|
56,000,000
|
-
|
0.0716
|
2011
|
243,824,500
|
-
|
0.1936
|
2012
|
294,054,600
|
-
|
0.2334
|
2013
|
306,500,000
|
-
|
0.2432
|
2014
|
407,522,074
|
-
|
0.3234
|
2015
|
437,193,000
|
-
|
0.3469
|
2016
|
283,580,353
|
-
|
0.2250
|
B. Significant
Changes.
Annual Shareholders
Meeting.
The Ordinary and
Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting has been called for
October 31, 2016, at 1:00 p.m., to address the following
agenda:
·
Consideration of
documents contemplated in Section 234, paragraph 1, of the
Argentine Companies Law No. 19,550 for the fiscal year ended June
30, 2016.
·
Consideration of
the fiscal year’s results, consisting of a Ps.1,254 million.
Ratification of the Board of Directors’ resolution of May 12,
2016, to fund the legal reserve with funds from the future
dividends reserve, in accordance with Art. 5, Chapter III, Title IV
of CNV Rules.
·
Consideration of
Board of Directors’ performance.
·
Consideration of
Supervisory Committee’s performance.
·
Consideration of
compensation payable to the Board of Directors for Ps.24 million
for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016.
·
Consideration of
compensation payable to the Supervisory Committee for the fiscal
year ended June 30, 2016.
·
Determination of
the number and election of Regular Directors and Alternate
Directors, as applicable.
·
Appointment of
Regular and Alternate Members of the Supervisory
Committee.
·
Appointment of
Certifying Accountant for the next fiscal year and determination of
its compensation. Delegation of powers.
·
Updating of report
on Shared Services Agreement.
·
Treatment of
amounts paid as personal assets tax levied on the
shareholders.
·
Consideration of
(i) request for extension of the Global Note Program for up to
US$300 million currently outstanding, in accordance with the
resolutions adopted at the Shareholders’ Meeting dated
October 31, 2011, for a further five years or more, if applicable;
(ii) request for extension of the Program for an additional US$200
million.
·
Consideration of
(i) delegation on the Board of Directors of powers to implement the
time and amount extension requests of the Global Note Program
and/or its reduction, and to determine the terms and conditions of
the Program not expressly approved by the shareholders’
meeting, such as time and currency of issue and further terms and
conditions of the notes to be issued under the Global Note
Program ; (ii) authorization to Board of Directors to (a)
approve, celebrate, enter into and/or subscribe any agreement,
contract, document, instrument and/or note related to the time
extension of the Program and/or the implementation of the amount
increase and/or the issuance of notes and/or series of notes under
the Program; (b) request to the Argentine Securities Commission the
authorization for the public offering of such notes; (c) request to
the applicable stock Exchange, local or foreign, the authorization
for the listing of such notes; and (d) undertake any action or take
any necessary step in order to the time extension request of the
Program and/or its amount increase and/or the issuance of notes
and/or series of notes under the Program; and (iii) authorization
to the Board of Directors to delegate the powers and authorizations
granted in (i) and (ii) to one or many of its
members.
·
Consideration of
the granting of indemnity to current and former members of the
Board of Directors, members of the Supervisory Committee and the
Senior Management of the Company, in subsidy of the D&O
policies.
·
Consideration of
reform of article 24 of the by-laws in order to include distance
meetings.
ITEM
9. THE
OFFER AND LISTING
A. Offer
and Listing Details
The following
summary provides information concerning our share
capital.
Stock Exchanges in which our securities are listed
Our common shares
are listed in the MERVAL and our GDSs in the NYSE.
The following
description of the material terms of our capital stock is subject
to our certificate of incorporation and bylaws, which are included
as exhibits to this Form 20-F , and the provisions of applicable
Argentine Law.
Price history of our stock in the BASE and NYSE
Our common shares
are traded in Argentina on the MERVAL, under the trading symbol
“IRSA.” Since 1994, our GDSs, each presenting 10 common
shares, have been listed in the NYSE under the trading symbol
“IRS.” The Bank of New York Mellon is the depositary
with respect to the GDSs.
The table below
shows the high and low daily closing prices of our common shares in
Pesos and the quarterly trading volume of our common shares on the
Buenos Aires Stock Exchange for the first quarter of 2012 through
October 27, 2016. The table also shows the high and low daily
closing prices of our GDSs in U.S. Dollars and the quarterly
trading volume of our GDSs on the NYSE. Each GDS represents ten
common shares.
|
Buenos
Aires Stock Exchange
|
NYSE
|
|
Share
|
Ps.per
Share
|
GDS
|
US$per
GDS
|
|
Volume
|
High
|
Low
|
Volume
|
High
|
Low
|
Fiscal
Year 2012
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1st
Quarter
|
1,559,282
|
5.83
|
4.00
|
2,145,035
|
13.75
|
8.52
|
2nd
Quarter
|
980,406
|
5.20
|
3.95
|
1,398,563
|
11.17
|
8.60
|
3rd
Quarter
|
1,338,946
|
5.50
|
4.60
|
2,481,773
|
11.24
|
10.01
|
4th
Quarter
|
1,298,975
|
5.03
|
3.87
|
5,169,653
|
9.67
|
6.48
|
Annual
|
5,177,609
|
5.83
|
3.87
|
11,195,024
|
13.75
|
6.48
|
Fiscal
Year 2013
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1st
Quarter
|
1,583,675
|
4.90
|
4.25
|
2,809,916
|
7.35
|
6.55
|
2nd
Quarter
|
1,299,758
|
5.65
|
4.40
|
2,584,636
|
8.10
|
6.88
|
3rd
Quarter
|
5,457,467
|
8.00
|
4.95
|
3,557,654
|
9.48
|
7.26
|
4th
Quarter
|
2,940,138
|
8.50
|
5.80
|
5,672,720
|
9.53
|
7.00
|
Annual
|
11,281,038
|
8.50
|
4.25
|
14,624,926
|
9.53
|
6.55
|
Fiscal
Year 2014
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1st
Quarter
|
2,288,603
|
8.15
|
5.60
|
3,003,517
|
8.92
|
7.28
|
2nd
Quarter
|
2,143,645
|
11.50
|
8.10
|
3,821,126
|
12.22
|
9.06
|
3rd
Quarter
|
1,044,008
|
12.00
|
10.45
|
1,469,214
|
12.06
|
9.41
|
4th
Quarter
|
1,018,570
|
18.45
|
10.70
|
4,515,032
|
17.73
|
10.71
|
Annual
|
6,494,826
|
18.45
|
5.60
|
12,808,889
|
17.73
|
7.28
|
Fiscal
Year 2015
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1st
Quarter
|
4,637,175
|
21.00
|
14.00
|
3,942,683
|
17.39
|
13.76
|
2nd
Quarter
|
591,870
|
21.00
|
16.90
|
4,186,746
|
17.72
|
12.90
|
3rd
Quarter
|
1,769,874
|
25.00
|
17.50
|
4,887,484
|
21.10
|
15.26
|
4th
Quarter
|
1,268,471
|
24.00
|
20,50
|
3,739,942
|
19.88
|
17.61
|
Annual
|
8,267,390
|
25.00
|
14.00
|
16,756,855
|
21.10
|
12.90
|
Fiscal
Year 2016
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1st
Quarter
|
2,212,746
|
24.50
|
18.50
|
3,058,409
|
18.54
|
13.92
|
2nd
Quarter
|
1,896,649
|
25.50
|
16.70
|
8,991,424
|
18.15
|
12.01
|
3rd
Quarter
|
3,164,802
|
21.90
|
11.60
|
6,577,472
|
14.96
|
8.60
|
4th
Quarter
|
2,039,601
|
25.10
|
19.10
|
4,803,840
|
16.81
|
14.03
|
Annual
|
9,313,798
|
25.50
|
11.60
|
23,431,145
|
18.54
|
8.60
|
Fiscal
Year 2017
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1st
Quarter
|
4,880,744
|
29.80
|
24.00
|
4,387,317
|
19.49
|
16.58
|
As of October 27,
2016
|
1,333,612
|
30.80
|
28.50
|
1,686,135
|
20.14
|
18.50
|
Source: Bloomberg
B. Plan
of Distribution
This section is not
applicable.
C. Markets
Argentine
Securities Markets
In December 2012
the Argentine government has enacted a new Capital Markets Law,
which sets out the rules to govern capital markets, its players,
and the securities traded therein subject to the CNV regulation and
monitoring.
On September 5,
2013, the CNV has enacted the CNV Rules, by virtue of which it
regulates the new provisions of the Capital Markets Law for issuers
of securities, in regard to the initial public offering and
reporting duties.
Almost all the
provisions of the former Decree No.677/2011 (the
“Transparency Decree”) have been incorporated in the
Capital Markets Law and in the CNV Rules. The Capital Markets Law
provides rules and provisions guided by the following goals and
principles:
● Promoting the
participation of small investors, union associations, industry
groups and trade associations, professional associations and all
public savings entities in the capital market, particularly
encouraging mechanisms designed to promote domestic savings and
channel such funds towards the development of
production;
● Strengthening
mechanisms for the protection of and prevention of abuses against
small investors for the protection of consumers’
rights;
● Promoting access of
small and medium-sized companies to the capital
market;
● Fostering the
creation of a federally integrated capital market through
mechanisms designed to achieve an interconnection of computer
systems from different trading markets, with the use of
state-of-the-art technology;
● Encouraging simpler
trading procedures available to users to attain greater liquidity
and competitiveness in order to provide the most favorable
conditions for the implementation of transactions.
The CNV is a
self-administered agency of the Argentine Government with
jurisdiction covering the territory of Argentina, governed by the
provisions of the Capital Markets Law, and the CNV Rules among
other related statutory regulations. The relationship of the CNV
and the Argentine Executive is maintained through the Ministerio de Economía y Finanzas
Públicas (Ministry of Economy and Public Finance),
which shall hear any appeals filed against decisions made by the
CNV, notwithstanding any other legal actions and remedies
contemplated in the Capital Markets Law.
The CNV supervises
and regulates the authorized markets in which the securities and
the collective investment products are traded, the corporations
authorized in the public offer regime, and all the other players
authorized to operate in the public offer regime, as the registered
agents, the trading agents, the financial advisors, the
underwriters and distributors, the brokers, the settlement and
clearing agents, the managers of collective investment products,
the custodians of collective investment products, the collective
depositories, and the risk rating agencies, among others. Argentine
institutional investors and insurance companies are regulated by
separate government agencies, whereas financial institutions are
regulated mainly by the Central Bank.
Before offering
securities to the public in Argentina, an issuer must meet certain
requirements established by the CNV with regard to the
issuer’s assets, operating history and management. Only
securities approved for a public offering by the CNV may be listed
on a stock exchange. However, CNV approval does not imply any kind
of certification as to the quality of the securities or the
solvency of the issuer, even though issuers of listed securities
are required to file unaudited quarterly financial statements and
audited annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS, as
issued by the IASB (excluding financial institutions under the
supervision of the Central Bank, insurance companies under the
supervision of the Insurance Superintendence and medium and small
enterprises) and various other periodic reports with the CNV and
the stock exchange on which their securities are listed, as well as
to report to the CNV and the relevant stock exchange any event
related to the issuer and its shareholders that may affect
materially the value of the securities traded.
In Argentina, debt
and equity securities traded on an exchange must, unless otherwise
instructed by their shareholders, be deposited with a Central
Securities Depository, in Argentina. Currently the only depositary
authorized to act in accordance with the Capital Markets Law and
CNV Rules is Caja de Valores S.A. a corporation owned by the BCBA,
the MVBA and certain provincial exchange, and provides central
depositary facilities, as well as acting as a clearinghouse for
securities trading and as a transfer and paying agent for
securities transactions.
Before the
enactment of the Capital Markets Law and the CNV Rules there were
12 securities exchanges in Argentina, which were located in the
City of Buenos Aires, Bahía Blanca, Chaco, Corrientes,
Córdoba, La Plata, La Rioja, Mendoza, Rosario, Salta, Santa
Fe, and Tucumán. Six of these exchanges (the BASE, Rosario,
Córdoba, La Rioja, Mendoza, and Santa Fe) had affiliated stock
markets in accordance with the requirements of Law No.17,811 which
was derogated by the Capital Markets Law.
Pursuant to the
Capital Markets Law, the CNV has authorized 6 stock markets since
September 2014, which are: Mercado Abierto Electrónico S.A.
(“MAE”), Mercado a Término de Buenos Aires S.A.,
Mercado a Término de Rosario S.A., MVBA., Mercado de Valores
de Córdoba S.A. y Mercado Argentino de Valores
S.A.
The principal
exchange for the Argentine securities market under the previous
legislation was the BCBA. Under the new Capital Markets Law the
BCBA has been authorized to operate as qualified entity, under the
appointment of the MVBA. As a result of the foregoing, the MVBA is
currently the principal exchange market in Argentina in which the
securities are listed.
The MVBA is a
corporation consisting of 183 shareholders who used to be the sole
and exclusive individuals or entities authorized to trade in the
MVBA, either as principals or agents, before Capital Markets Law
became into force. Since then, all agents registered and authorized
to act as intermediaries by the CNV will be able to trade in any
securities exchange, including the BCBA as long as they obtain a
membership of such stock exchange, not applying any longer the
requirements to be a shareholder of such stock
exchange.
The securities that
may be listed on the MVBA are: stocks, corporate bonds, convertible
corporate bonds, close-ended investment funds, financial trust,
indexes, derivatives and public bonds. The MVBA is legally
qualified for admission, suspension, and delisting of securities
according to its own rules approved by the CNV.
Another relevant
exchange of the securities market in Argentina is the MAE, which
was recently authorized to operate by the CNV under the new
regulations. The MAE works as an electronic platform to process
Over the Counter transactions. It is an electronic exchange where
both government securities and corporate bonds are traded through
spot and forward contracts. MAE brokers/dealers members, include
national banks, provincial banks, municipal banks, private national
banks, foreign banks, cooperative banks, financial institutions,
foreign exchange entities and pure brokers/dealers (exclusively
engaged in brokerage activities). Both Argentine or foreign capital
banks and financial institutions may be the MAE’s
brokers/dealers. Securities to be traded must be registered with
the pertinent supervising authorities and may be traded in the MAE,
in other exchanges or in both of them concurrently.
Argentina’s
equity markets have historically been composed of individual
investors, though in recent years there has been an increase in the
level of investment by banks and insurance companies in these
markets; however, Argentine mutual funds (fondos comunes de inversión)
continue to have very low participation.
Information regarding the BCBA
|
As
of June 30,
|
|
2016
|
2015
|
Market
capitalization (Ps.billion)
|
3,625
|
4,025
|
Average daily
trading volume (1)
(Ps.million)
|
310
|
150
|
Number of listed
companies
|
100
|
99
|
(1) During the
month of June.
Although companies
may list all of their capital stock on the MVBA, in many cases a
controlling block is retained by the principal shareholders
resulting in only a relatively small percentage of many
companies’ stock being available for active trading by the
public on the MVBA. As of June 30, 2016, approximately 100
companies had equity securities listed on the MVBA. The Argentine
securities markets are substantially more volatile than the
securities markets in the United States and certain other developed
countries. The Merval Index experienced a 30.1% decrease in 2011, a
15.9% increase in 2012, a 88.9% increase in 2013, a 59.1% increase
in 2014, a 36.1% increase in 2015 and a 25.8%increase during the
six months of 2016. In order to control price volatility, the MVBA
operates a system pursuant to which the negotiation of a particular
stock or debt security is suspended for a 15 minute period when the
price of the security registers a variation on its price between
10% and 15% and between 15% and 20%. Any additional 5% variation on
the price of the security after that results in additional 10
minute successive suspension periods.
The NYSE
Our Global
Depositary Shares are listed on the NYSE under the trading symbol
“IRS”.
D. Selling
Shareholders
This item is not
applicable.
E. Dilution
This item is not
applicable.
F. Expenses
of the Issue
This item is not
applicable.
ITEM
10. ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
A. Share
Capital
This item is not
applicable.
B. Memorandum
and Articles of Association
Our corporate purpose
Our legal name is
IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima. We were
incorporated under the laws of Argentina on April 30, 1943 as a
sociedad anónima
(stock corporation) and were registered with the Public Registry of
Commerce of the City of Buenos Aires (Inspección General de Justicia or
“IGJ”) on June 23, 1943 under number 284, on page 291,
book 46 of volume A. Pursuant to our by-laws, our term of duration
expires on April 5, 2043.
Pursuant to article
4 of our by-laws our purpose is to perform the following
activities:
·
Invest, develop and
operate real estate developments;
·
Invest, develop and
operate personal property, including
securities;
·
Construct and
operate works, services and public property;
·
Manage real or
personal property, whether owned by us or by third
parties;
·
Build, recycle, or
repair real property whether owned by us or by third
parties;
·
Advise third
parties with respect to the aforementioned
activities;
·
Finance projects,
undertakings, works and/or real estate transactions of third
parties;
·
Finance, create,
develop and operate projects related to
Internet.
Board of Directors
Voting on proposals in which directors have material
interest
·
shall not be
allowed to make use of any corporate assets or confidential
information for his/her own private purposes;
·
shall not be
allowed to profit or permit a third party to profit, whether by an
action or an omission to act, from any business opportunities
available to the company;
·
shall be required
to exercise any powers conferred to them solely for the purposes
for which they were conferred under the law or the corporate bylaws
or by a shareholders’ meeting or the board of
directors;
·
shall be required
to meticulously ensure that no conflict of interest, whether direct
or indirect, shall under any circumstances arise between his/her
actions and the company’s interests.
In case of doubt as
to a director’s compliance with his/her duty of loyalty, the
burden of proof shall be borne by such person.
The Argentine
Corporations Law establishes in Section 271 that directors may
enter into agreements with the company, that concern the business
in which the company engages, always provided that they are entered
into under market conditions. The agreements that do not fulfill
the requirements mentioned above may only be executed with the
prior approval of the board of directors.
Furthermore, the
Capital Markets Law (as defined below) in Section 72 states for
companies authorized in the public offer regime, that any acts
performed or contracts executed between the company and a related
party and involving a significant amount shall be performed or
executed pursuant to the procedure set forth below:
a) A “related
party” shall mean any of the following persons with respect
to the issuer:
i.
Directors, members
of the supervisory body or surveillance committee, as well as chief
executive officers or special managers of the issuing company
appointed under section 270 of Argentine Corporation
Law;
ii.
Natural persons or
legal entities controlling or holding a substantial interest, as
determined by the CNV, in the capital stock of the issuer or the
issuer’s controlling entity;
iii.
Any other company
under the common control of the same controlling
entity;
iv.
The ascendants,
descendants, spouses or siblings of any of the natural persons
referred to in paragraphs i) and ii) above;
v.
Companies in which
any of the persons referred to in paragraphs i) to iv) above hold a
significant direct or indirect interest. Provided none of the
circumstances described above is present, a subsidiary of the
issuer shall not be deemed a “related
party”.
b) A
“significant amount” shall be deemed involved in an act
or contract when such amount exceeds 1% of the company’s
shareholders’ equity as shown in the most recently approved
balance sheet.
The board of
directors or any members thereof shall request the audit committee
to state whether in its opinion the terms of a transaction may be
reasonably deemed adapted to regular and usual market conditions.
The audit committee shall issue its pronouncement within 5 business
days.
Notwithstanding the
above inquiry from the audit committee, a resolution may be adopted
by the company on the basis of a report from 2 independent
evaluation companies, which shall express their opinion on the same
matter and other terms of the transaction.
Nevertheless that,
Section 272 of the Argentine Corporations Law provides that when a
director has an opposite interest to the one of the company, he or
she should notify that situation to the board of directors and the
supervisory committee and abstain to vote in that respect. The
violation of this provision results in the director being jointly
and severally unlimitedly liable.
Approval
of compensation of the members of the Board of Directors, Senior
Management and Supervisory Committee
Our bylaws do not
establish the compensation to be paid to members of the board of
directors and the supervisory committee, and therefore pursuant to
Section 261 of the Argentine Corporations Law N°19,550, it
should be approved by the shareholders. The maximum amount that may
be paid as compensation to members of the board of directors and
the supervisory committee should not exceed 25% of the realized and
net earnings of the company and 5% when there is no distribution of
dividends. If the company does not distribute the total earnings,
the amount of the compensation should be proportional to that
distribution and within the mentioned limits. These limits may only
be surpassed by express approval of the shareholders.
Powers of directors
Our bylaws
establish, in Section 18, that the board of directors has full and
broad powers to organize, manage and direct us to fulfilling the
corporate purpose.
Retirement of directors
Our bylaws do not
establish any requirements or provisions regarding age limits for
director’s retirement, nor do they require a number of common
shares a director must own to qualify for the
position.
Meetings of the Board of Directors
The Board of
Directors is allowed to celebrate their meetings using
teleconference technology. An absolute majority of the directors
will constitute the quorum. Only the directors physically present
at the time and those using teleconference technologies will be
taken into consideration for the quorum. The resolutions of the
Board of Directors will be passed by the vote of the majority
present at the meeting.
Rights, preferences and restrictions attaching to the common
shares
Dividend rights
The Corporations
Law establishes that the distribution and payment of dividends to
shareholders is valid only if they result from realized and net
earnings of the company pursuant to an annual financial statements
approved by the shareholders. The approval, amount and payment of
dividends is subject to the approval of our annual ordinary
shareholders meeting of the company. That approval requires the
affirmative vote of the majority of the present votes with right to
vote at the meeting.
Pursuant to the
Corporations Law and Section 28 of our bylaws, liquid and realized
profits of each fiscal year shall be distributed as
follows:
·
allocate 5% of such
net profits to legal reserve, until the amount of such reserve
equals 20% of the capital stock;
·
the sum established
by the shareholders’ meeting as remuneration of the of
Directors and the supervisory committee;
·
dividends,
additional dividends to preferred shares if any, or to optional
reserve funds or contingency reserves or to a new account, or for
whatever purpose the shareholders’ meeting
determines.
Dividends are paid
pro rata according to the
interests held by shareholders within thirty days after approval
and the right to collection expires upon the expiration of a term
of three years since they were made available to
shareholders.
The
shareholders’ meeting may authorize payment of dividends on a
quarterly basis provided no applicable regulations are violated. In
that case, all and each of the members of the Board of Directors
and the supervisory committee will be jointly and severally liable
for the refund of those dividends if, as of the end of the
respective fiscal year, the realized and net earnings of the
company are not sufficient to allow the payment of
dividends.
Voting rights and staggered elections
Our stock capital
is composed by book-entry common shares with face value of Ps.1 per
share and entitled to one vote each. All directors and alternate
directors are elected for a three-year term.
Our by laws do not
consider staggered elections.
Rights to share in IRSA’s profits
The holders of our
common shares have the right to participate in our net and realized
profits on a pro rata basis
of their respective interests.
Pursuant to the
Corporations Law and Section 29 of our bylaws, liquidated and
realized profits of each fiscal year shall be distributed as
follows:
·
allocate 5% of such
net profits to legal reserve, until the amount of such reserve
equals 20% of our capital stock;
·
the sum established
by the shareholders’ meeting as remuneration of the board of
Directors and the supervisory committee; and
·
dividends,
additional dividends to preferred shares if any, or to optional
reserve funds or contingency reserves or to a new account, or for
whatever purpose the shareholders determine at the
shareholders’ meeting.
Rights to share in any surplus in the event of
liquidation
In the event of
liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of our company, our assets
are:
·
to be applied to
satisfy our liabilities; and
·
to be
proportionally distributed among holders of preferred stock in
accordance with the terms of the preferred stock. If any surplus
remains, our shareholders are entitled to receive and share
proportionally in all net assets available for distribution to our
shareholders, subject to the order of preference established by our
by-laws.
Provisions related to a shareholder’s ownership of certain
amount of common shares
Section 9 of our
by-laws provides that the acquisition by any person or group,
directly or indirectly of our common shares, convertible
securities, rights to receive any of those securities that may
grant that person the control of our company or 35% or more of our
capital stock may only be done by complying with certain tender
offer rules for all of our common shares, except for:
·
acquisitions by
persons holding or controlling common shares or convertible
securities in accordance to Decree N° 677/2001, supersede by
Law N° 26,831, notwithstanding the provisions of the
Comisión Nacional de Valores ; and
·
holdings of more
than 35%, which derive from the distribution of common shares or
dividends paid in shares approved by the shareholders, or the
issuance of common shares as a result of a merger approved by the
shareholders; in both cases, the excess holding shall be disposed
of within 180 days of its registration in the relevant
shareholder’s account, or prior to the holding of our
shareholders meeting, whatever occurs first.
Our shareholders
modified the first of the above exceptions in their shareholder
meeting on October 10, 2007, to include the control concept under
the Transparency Decree, which provides for the effective control
regularly held in addition to the legal control.
Directors, senior
managers, executive officers, members of the supervisory committee,
and controlling shareholders of an Argentine company whose
securities are publicly listed, should notify the CNV on a monthly basis, of their
beneficial ownership of common shares, debt securities, and call
and put options related to securities of such companies and their
controlling, controlled or affiliated companies.
In addition, the
CNV must be immediately notified of transactions which cause a
person’s holdings of capital stock of an Argentine company
whose securities are publicly listed to hold 5% or more of the
voting power and of every change in the holdings of such person
that represents a multiple of 5% of the voting power. Holders of
more than 50% of the common shares of a company or who otherwise
have voting control of a company, as well as directors, officers
and members of the supervisory committee, must provide the CNV with
annual reports setting forth their holdings in the capital stock of
such companies and monthly reports of any change in their
holdings.
Procedure to change the rights of stockholders
The rights of
holders of stock are established in the Argentine Corporations Law
and in the bylaws. The rights of shareholders provided for by the
Argentine Corporations Law may not be diminished by the bylaws.
Section 235 of the Argentine Corporations Law establishes that the
amendment of the bylaws should be approved by the absolute majority
of our shareholders at an extraordinary shareholders
meeting.
Ordinary and extraordinary shareholders’
meetings
Our by-laws provide
that shareholders’ meetings may be called by our board of
directors or by our Supervisory Committee or at the request of the
holders of common shares representing no less than 5% of the common
shares. Any meetings called at the request of shareholders must be
held within 30 days after the request is made. Any shareholder may
appoint any person as its duly authorized representative at a
shareholders meeting, by granting a proxy. Co-owners of common
shares must have single representation.
In general, the
following matters can be considered only at a special
shareholders’ meeting (asamblea extraordinaria):
·
matters that may
not be approved at an ordinary shareholders’
meeting;
·
the amendment of
our by-laws;
·
reductions in our
share capital;
·
redemption,
reimbursement and amortization of our shares;
·
mergers, and other
corporate changes, including dissolution and
winding-up;
·
limitations or
suspensions to preemptive rights to the subscription of the new
shares; and
·
issuance of
debentures, convertible negotiable obligations and bonds that not
qualify as notes (obligaciones negociables).
In addition,
pursuant to the Capital Markets Law, at an ordinary
shareholders’ meeting, our shareholders must consider (i) the
disposition of, or creation of any lien over, our assets as long as
such decision has not been performed under the ordinary course of
business; (ii) the execution of administration or management
agreements; and (iii) whether to approve the payment of any
agreement providing assets or services to us as long as such
payment is material when measured against the volume of the
ordinary course of business and our shareholders’
equity.
In accordance with
our by-laws, ordinary and special shareholders’ meetings
(asamblea extraordinaria)
are subject to a first and second quorum call, the second to occur
upon the failure of the first. The first and second notice of
ordinary shareholders’ meetings may be made simultaneously.
In the event that both are made on the same day, the second must
occur at least one hour after the first. If simultaneous notice was
not given, the second notice must be given within 30 days after the
failure to reach quorum at the first. Such notices must be given in
compliance with applicable regulations.
A quorum for an
ordinary shareholders’ meeting on the first call requires the
presence of a number of shareholders holding a majority of the
common shares entitled to vote and, on the second call, the quorum
consists of the number of shareholders present, whatever that
number. Decisions at ordinary shareholders’ meetings must be
approved by a majority of the votes validly exercised by the
shareholders.
A quorum for a
special shareholders’ meeting (asamblea extraordinaria) on the first
call requires the presence of persons holding 60% of the shares
entitled to vote and, on the second call, the quorum consists of
the number of shareholders present, whatever that number. Decisions
at special shareholders’ meeting (asamblea extraordinaria) generally must
be approved by a majority of the votes validly
exercised.
However, pursuant
to the Argentine Corporations Law, all shareholders’
meetings, whether convened on a first or second quorum call,
require the affirmative vote of the majority of shares with right
to vote in order to approve the following decisions:
·
advanced winding-up
of the company;
·
transfer of the
domicile of the company outside of Argentina;
·
fundamental change
in the purpose of the company;
·
total or partial
mandatory repayment by the shareholders of the paid-in capital;
and
·
a merger or a
spin-off, when our company will not be the surviving
company.
Holders of common
shares are entitled to one vote per share. Owners of common shares
represented by GDRs exercise their voting rights through the GDR
Depositary, who acts upon instructions received from such
shareholders and, in the absence of instructions, votes in
accordance with the instructions given to the GDR Depositary by the
board of directors as set forth in a written notice delivered to
the GDR Depositary prior to the meeting.
The holders of
preferred stock are not entitled to voting rights. However, in the
event that no dividends are paid to such holders for their
preferred stock, the holders of preferred stock are entitled to
voting rights. Holders of preferred stock are also entitled to vote
on certain special matters, such as a transformation of the
corporate type, early dissolution, change to a foreign domicile,
fundamental change in the corporate purposes, total or partial
replacement of capital losses, mergers in which our company is not
the surviving entity, and spin-offs. The same exemption will apply
in the event the preferred stock is traded on any stock exchange
and such trading is suspended or canceled.
Limitations to own securities by non-resident or foreign
shareholders
There are no legal
limitations on ownership of securities or exercise of voting
rights, by non-resident or foreign shareholders. However, foreign
shareholders must fulfill certain requirements with the IGJ in
order to assure that they will be able to properly exercise their
voting rights. General Resolution N° 7 passed in July 2015 by
the IGJ with effects as of November 2015, and other related
regulations set forth certain requirements for foreign entities
registered with the IGJ. It provides, among other requirements,
disclosure of information related to their proprietary interests in
assets located outside Argentina to be at least equivalent in value
to those located inside Argentina. The entities must comply with
these requirements in order to (1) perform activities on a regular
basis through their Argentine branches (Section 118 Argentine
Corporate Law), or (2) exercise their ownership rights in Argentine
Companies (Section 123 Argentine Corporate Law). In cases where the
IGJ has concluded that the entities (a) do not have assets outside
Argentina; or (b) have non-current assets that are not materially
significant compared to those non-current assets which are owned by
them and located in Argentina; or (c) the entity’s address in
Argentina becomes the place where this entity makes a majority of
its decisions, corporate or otherwise, the entities may be required
to amend and register their by-laws to comply with Argentine law,
thereby becoming an Argentine entity subject to Argentine law
according to Section 124 of Argentine Corporation Law. In addition,
Argentine companies with shareholders consisting of such entities
that fail to comply with these requirements may be subject to the
following sanctions: the IGJ may not register corporate decisions
adopted by the Argentine Company when its off-shore shareholder
votes as a shareholder. Any decisions made pursuant to such vote
related to the approval of its annual balance sheet may be declared
null and void for administrative purposes.
Ownership threshold above which ownership should be
disclosed
The Rules of the
CNV require that transactions, which cause a person’s
holdings of capital stock of a registered Argentine company, to
equal or exceed 5% of the voting power, should be immediately
notified to the CNV.
Thereafter, every change in the holdings that represents a multiple
of 5% of the voting power should also be notified.
Directors, senior
managers, executive officers, members of the supervisory committee,
and controlling shareholders of an Argentine company whose
securities are publicly offered, should notify the CNV on a monthly
basis, of their beneficial ownership of common shares, debt
securities, and call and put options related to securities of such
companies and their controlling, controlled or affiliated
companies.
Furthermore, the
CNV must be immediately notified of transactions which cause a
person’s holdings of capital stock of an Argentine company
whose securities are publicly offered to equal or exceed 5% of the
voting power and every change in the holdings that represents a
multiple of 5% of the voting power. Holders of more than 50% of the
common shares or who otherwise control decision making in
shareholders’ meetings, as well as directors, officers and
members of the supervisory committee must provide the CNV with
annual reports of their holdings in the capital stock of such
companies and monthly reports of any change in their
holdings.
On the
shareholders’ meeting held on October 25, 2007, our
shareholders decided to amend the following sections of the
by-laws: (i) Section Twelve in order to adapt the performance bonds
granted by directors to current rules and regulations, and (ii)
Section Fifteen in order to incorporate the possibility of holding
remote board meetings pursuant to the provisions of section 65 of
Decree 677/01. Such amendment is attached hereto as Exhibit
1.2.
On October 31,
2012, the annual shareholders meeting passed an amendment to the
corporate by-laws which allowed the Board of Directors to celebrate
their meetings using teleconference technology. An absolute
majority of the directors will constitute the quorum. Only the
directors physically present at the time and those using
teleconference technologies will be taken into consideration for
the quorum. The resolutions of the Board of Directors will be
passed by the vote of the majority present at the meeting. Such
amendment is attached hereto of Exhibit 1.3 to this annual
report.
On November 14,
2014, the shareholder’s meeting decided to amend the
following sections of the by-laws: (i) Section First in order to
comply with the Capital Markets Law No. 26,831, and (ii) Section
Twenty-Four in order to incorporate the regulation of the
shareholders’ meeting held with shareholders present or
communicated through teleconference technologies.
C. Material
Contracts
We do not have any
material contract entered into outside the ordinary course of
business other than some of the operations previously described
under the sections Related Party Transactions, Recent Developments,
and Our Indebtedness.
D. Exchange
Controls
Foreign Currency Regulation
Under Decree
No.260/2002, the Argentine government had set up an exchange market
through which all foreign currency exchange transactions are made.
Such transactions were subject to the regulations and requirements
imposed by the Argentine Central Bank. Under Communication
“A” 3471, as amended, the Central Bank established
certain restrictions and requirements applicable to foreign
currency exchange transactions.
Under Communication
“A” 6037, dated August 8th, 2016, no further
authorization is required for residents and non-residents to have
access to local exchange market and there is no amount or matter
that limits the access thereto.
Outflow
and Inflow of Capital
Inflow of capital
Under Argentine
Foreign Investment Law N° 21,382, as amended, and the wording
restated under Executive Branch Decree N° 1853/1993, the
purchase of stock of an Argentine company by an individual or legal
entity domiciled abroad or by an Argentine “foreign
capital” company (as defined under the Foreign Investment
Law) represents a foreign investment.
Under Decree
N° 616/2005, as amended by Decree Nº. 3/2015, the
Argentine government softened certain restrictions on the inflow
and outflow of foreign currency into and from the Argentine
exchange market, including that inflowing new indebtedness and debt
renewals by persons domiciled abroad must be agreed and cancelled
within periods not shorter than 120 calendar days –instead of
the 365.day period as originally established-, irrespective of the
method of payment. Additionally, such debt may not be prepaid
before the lapse of such period. Such restrictions do not apply to
(i) foreign trade financing, or (ii) primary public offering of
equity or debt instruments issued under the public offering
procedure and listed on self-regulated markets.
Obligation for the
settlement of funds through the MULC.
General rules. Exports.
Pursuant to
Executive Decree N° 1606/2011 and Communications
“A” 3602 and “A” 3493 of the Central Bank
any foreign currency derived from foreign trade must be settled
through the MULC.
Within 365 running
days as of the date of the disbursement of the funds abroad,
corresponding to the payment of exportation of goods, advance
payments of exports and pre financing loans for exports, such funds
must be settled through the MULC. Such funds shall be credited in a
local bank account duly opened in favor of the client, which may be
either in Pesos or in another currency.
Services
Communication
“A” 5264 set forth that the payments in foreign
currency received by residents for the export of services and
payment of losses for insurance policies hired with nonresidents
under the applicable rules must be settled through the MULC within
365 running days as of its collection abroad or locally or its
deposit in foreign bank accounts.
Such funds are
exempted to be settled through the MULC to the extent such
exemption is actually contemplated in the foreign exchange
regulations and such amounts are applied for the cancellation of
foreign financial indebtedness.
Outflow of capital, including the availability of cash or cash
equivalents
Exchange Transactions Inquiry Program
Communication
“A” 5850, of December 2015, revoke Communication
“A” 5245 that regulated an Exchange Transaction Inquiry
Program established on October 28, 2011, by the Federal
Administration of Public Revenues (Administración Federal de Ingresos
Públicos, or “AFIP”) through which the
entities authorized by the Central Bank to deal in foreign exchange
were supposed to inquire and register through an IT system the
total Peso amount of each exchange transaction at the moment it is
closed.
Financial Indebtedness
Any transactions
arising from financial indebtedness of the financial sector,
private non-financial sector and local governments are no longer
subject to be settled in the foreign exchange market. However, if
settled in the foreign exchange market, then according to Decree
No. 616/2005 and 3/2015, these cannot be set off before the minimum
term of stay, which is 120 running days (except for bonds listed in
the authorized exchange stock markets).
Formation of off-shore assets by residents with and without
subsequent allocation to specific purposes
Under Communication
“A” 5850, 5899 and 6037 of the Central Bank, residents
shall have access to the local exchange market without prior
authorization of the Central Bank in order to purchase foreign
currency for the formation of off-shore assets.
Outflow of funds for payment to non-residents
According to
Communication “A” 5264, amended by Communication
“A” 5377 (issued on December 14, 2012) and
Communication “A” 6037, there are no limits or
restrictions applicable for residents who access the foreign
exchange market to pay services, debts and profits to
non-residents. The access to the MULC requires the filing of
certain documentation by residents demonstrating the validity of
transactions in which the funds are purchased for its remittance
abroad.
Payment of services
As it was mentioned
above, there is no restriction applicable for payments to be made
to non-residents for performed services. The regulation covers all
types of services without making any specifications. The financial
entity shall require the filing of documentation supporting the
authenticity of the transaction, the service rendered by the
non-resident to the resident and the amount to be transferred
abroad.
Should performed
services are not related to the activities actually developed by
the resident; the financial entity shall require a copy of the
contract by which the payment obligation arises from and an auditor
report. Such requirements intend to demonstrate the actual
rendering of services to the non-resident and the existence of the
debt.
Payment of rents (interest, profits and dividends)
As of January 8,
2003, Communication “A” 3859, item 3, allowed Argentine
companies to transfer abroad profits and dividends related to
closed financial statements certified by independent accountants
without being required to obtain the prior authorization of the
Central Bank. Such Communication was replaced by Communication
“A” 5264, amended by Communication “A” 5377
and Communication “A” 6037.
The payments of
profits and dividends to non-residents or ADR’s is
authorized, insofar such payments are made according to financial
statements duly closed, audited and approved by shareholders’
meeting.
Payment of foreign financial indebtedness
Access to the
exchange market is allowed for payments of principal amounts
due.
In general terms,
access to MULC for payment of principal, interest and prepayment of
financial indebtedness incurred by Argentine residents in the
private non-financial sector and financial sector are allowed
subject to regulations set forth by Communications “A”
6037 of August 8th,
2016.
Pursuant to
Communication “A” 6037, no settlement in the local
exchange market is required for the repayment of principal and
interests, as long as it has been verified that the reporting
system has been complied with in accordance with Communication
“A” 3602. Additionally, the payment may only proceed if
the funds disbursed remain in Argentina for at least 120 calendar
days, in accordance with Decree No.616/2005.
Direct Investment Reporting System
Direct Investments made in Argentina by nonresidents
Under Communication
“A” 4237, the Central Bank established a reporting
system in connection with direct investments and real estate
investments made by nonresidents in Argentina and by residents
abroad.
Nonresidents must
comply every semester with the above mentioned reporting system if
the amount of the investment in Argentina reaches or exceeds U.S.
500,000. If such amount is not reached, the reporting system is
optional.
Direct investments made outside Argentina by Argentine
residents
Argentine residents
are required to meet the reporting system set forth in
Communication “A” 4237 every year if the value of their
investments abroad reaches or exceeds US$1.0 million and its under
US$5.0 million, and every semester if it reaches or exceeds US$5.0
million. If the value of such investments abroad does not reach
US$1.0 million, compliance with the reporting system is
optional.
Sales of foreign exchange to nonresidents
Access to local
exchange market shall be given as well to non residents for them to
transfer to their own foreign accounts the payments collected in
the country. Specific documentation that backs up the cause of the
payment may be required by the Central Bank.
For further details
regarding the exchange regulations applicable in Argentina,
investors should consult their professional advisers and read the
full text of Decree No.616/2005, and Communication “A”
6037 of the Central Bank. Interested parties may consult
such regulations through the website of the Ministry of Economy and
Public Finance (http://www.infoleg.gob.ar) or the Central Bank
(http://www.bcra.gob.ar).
Money
Laundering
Argentine Law
N° 25,246, as amended by Laws Nos.26,118, 26,268 and 26,683,
categorizes money laundering as a crime, which is defined as the
exchange, transfer, management, sale or any other use of money or
other assets obtained through a crime, by a person who did not take
part in such original crime, with the potential result that such
original assets (or new assets resulting from such original assets)
have the appearance of having been obtained through legitimate
means. In spite of the fact that there is a specific amount for the
money laundering category (Ps.300,000), the crimes committed for a
lower amount are also punished, but the prison sentence is
reduced.
After the enactment
of Law N° 26,683, money laundering was included in the Penal
Code as an independent crime against economic and financial order
and it was split from the title “Concealment” as
originally disposed. Therefore, money laundering is a crime which
may be prosecuted independently.
The money
laundering law created the Financial Information Unit (UIF). UIF is
in charge of the analysis, treatment and transmission of
information to prevent and impede the money laundering originating
from, among others:
a) Crimes related
to the traffic and illegal commercialization of drugs (Law N°
23,737)
b) Crimes related
to arms traffic (Law N° 22,415);
c) Crimes related
to illegal association of terrorist association
d) Crimes committed
by illegal associations organized to commit crimes for political or
racial purposes;
e) Crimes against
Public Administration
f) Crimes of
minor’s prostitution and child pornography
g) Crimes related
to terrorism financing
The UIF analyzes
the information received by entities that have the obligation to
report suspicious activities or operations and, as the case may be,
inform the Public Ministry to carry out the investigations that may
be considered relevant or necessary.
The money
laundering legal framework in Argentina also assigns information
and control duties to certain private sector entities, such as
banks, agents, non-profits organizations, stock exchanges,
insurance companies, according to the regulations of the
Financial Information Unit, and for financial entities, the Central
Bank. These regulations apply to many Argentine companies,
including us. These obligations consist mainly of: (i) maintaining
internal policies and procedures aimed at money laundering
prevention and financing of terrorism, especially through the
application of the policy “know your client”; (ii)
reporting any suspicious activity or operation and (iii) acting
according the Money Laundering Law with respect to the
confidentiality of the information obtained from the clients. For
that purpose, each entity involved must appoint an officer
responsible for the monitoring and control under the Money
Laundering Law.
On May 8, 2009, and
in its capacity as obliged subject under the rules enacted by UIF,
the CNV issued Resolution N° 554 which incorporated within the
exchange market many provisions aimed at comply with money
laundering prevention pursuant to Law N° 25,246, as amended.
In that regard, such resolution established that any entity subject
to the supervision of CNV could only take part in securities
transactions if they were ordered by parties that were registered
or domiciled in jurisdictions not included in the list of tax
havens detailed in Decree N° 1344/98. Furthermore, the
Resolution provided that securities transactions made by parties
registered or domiciled in jurisdictions that are not included in
such list, but that act as intermediaries of securities’
markets under the supervision of an agency similar to the CNV, were
allowed only if such agency has signed a memorandum of mutual
understanding with the CNV.
On February 2,
2012, Resolution N° 554 was replaced by Resolution N° 602
so as to adapt and complement the instructions issued by UIF
applying to the entities under the supervision of CNV, including
some payment modalities and control proceedings for the reception
and deliver of funds to the clients, fixing amounts and instruments
to be used. Moreover, such resolution updated the reference to the
Decree which referred to tax havens (N° 1,037).
As part of a more
comprehensive modification of the rules that govern the scope of
supervision of CNV, derive from the enactment of the Capital
Markets Law and the CNV Rules, which stablished a new regime for
the public offer of securities, CNV issued a new re-arranged text
of its rules. Through the CNV Rules, the CNV incorporates a new
chapter of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing including
dispositions related to the fulfillment of duties to be complied by
“Agentes de
Negociación”, “Agentes de Liquidación y
Compensación”, “Agentes de Distribución y
Colocación” and “Agentes de Administración de Productos de
Inversión Colectiva”, considered as obliged
subject under the terms of sections 4, 5 and 22 of article 20 of
Law N° 25,246. Such agents are obliged to comply with any
provision arising from Law N° 25,246 and its amendments,
regulations enacted by UIF, including decrees of National Executive
Power with reference to the decisions adopted by the United Nations
Security Council, in the fight against terrorism and to comply with
the resolutions issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
International Trade and Religion. Furthermore, “Agentes de Custodia de Productos de
Inversión Colectiva (Sociedades Depositarias de Fondos Comunes
de Inversión”); “Agentes de corretaje”,
“Agentes de depósito colectivo” and listed
companies with respect to contribution, irrevocable contributions
or indebtedness made by a shareholder or a third person to become a
shareholder in the future, are also reached by the
resolution.
Those subjects must
send by internet (through the online application of CNV) their tax
identification number. Additionally, in case of companies, it must
be informed the personal data of the “Compliance
Officer” (both regular and alternate).
The CNV Rules
provide that the subjects under their jurisdiction, may only take
action to transactions in the scope of public offering of
securities, stipulated, future or optional contracts of any nature
and other instruments and financial products when made or directed
by registered, domiciled or domestic subjects or those who reside
in dominions, jurisdictions, territories or associated states that
appear included in the list of cooperating countries provided in
article 2º, subsection b) of Decree N°
589/2013.
When those subjects
are not included in the referred list and, in their origin
jurisdictions, are only registered intermediates of an entity
subject to control and supervision of a body who fulfills similar
duties such as the CNV, the transactions shall only have effect
provided that the body in their origin jurisdiction has signed a
memorandum of understanding, cooperation and exchange of
information with the CNV.
With the purpose of
strengthen the requirements in order to grant the authorization to
operate in the exchange market, some new requisites were
established in connection with: (i) competence and capacity; (ii)
moral integrity and honesty and (iii) solvency. Such requisites are
subject to the appraisal of CNV and must be fulfilled by managers,
directors, auditors and any other individual who perform duties or
activities within the company.
Pursuant to Decree
360/2016 dated February 16, 2016, the Argentine government created
the “National Coordination Program for Combating Money
Laundering and Terrorist Financing” within the purview of the
Ministry of Justice and Human Rights. Its purpose is to rearrange,
coordinate and strengthen the anti-money laundering and
anti-terrorist financing system at national level, in light of the
actual risks that could impact the Argentine territory and the
global requirements to be met under the scope of the obligations
and international recommendations of the United Nations and FATF
standards.
Moreover, Law No.
27.260, which introduced certain tax modifications and a new regime
for residents to disclose undeclared assets, established that the
UIF would now be within the purview of the Ministry of Economy and
Finances.
Some other measures
are set forth related to listed companies or their shareholders or
beneficial owners who had been convicted or condemned in connection
with money laundering and/or terrorist financing activities or
appeared in the list published by the United Nation Security
Council.
E. TAXATION
United
States Taxation
The following
summary describes the material United States federal income tax
consequences of the ownership of common shares and GDSs as of the
date hereof. The discussion set forth below is applicable to U.S.
Holders (as defined below). Except where noted, this discussion
deals only with U.S. Holders that hold the common shares or GDSs as
capital assets. This summary does not represent a detailed
description of the United States federal income tax consequences
applicable to you if you are subject to special treatment under the
United States federal income tax laws, including if you
are:
·
a dealer in
securities or currencies;
·
a financial
institution;
·
a regulated
investment company;
·
a real estate
investment trust;
·
a tax exempt
organization;
·
a person holding
the common shares or GDSs as part of a hedging, integrated or
conversion transaction, constructive sale or
straddle;
·
a trader in
securities that has elected the mark-to-market method of accounting
for your securities;
·
a person liable for
alternative minimum tax;
·
a person who owns
or is deemed to own 10% or more of the voting stock of our
company;
·
a partnership or
other pass–through entity for United States federal income
tax purposes; or
·
a person whose
“functional currency” is not the U.S.
Dollar.
Furthermore, the
discussion below is based upon the provisions of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and
regulations, rulings and judicial decisions thereunder as of the
date hereof, and such authorities may be repealed, revoked or
modified so as to result in United States federal income tax
consequences different from those discussed below. This summary
does not contain a detailed description of all the United States
federal income tax consequences to you in light of your particular
circumstances and does not address the Medicare tax on net
investment income, or the effects of any state, local or non-United
States tax laws. In addition, this summary is based, in part, upon
representations made by the GDS depositary to us and assumes that
the deposit agreement governing the GDSs, and all other related
agreements, will be performed in accordance with their
terms.
As used herein, the
term “U.S. Holder” means a beneficial owner of common
shares or GDSs that is for United States federal income tax
purposes:
·
an individual
citizen or resident of the United States;
·
a corporation
created or organized in or under the laws of the United States, any
state thereof or the District of Columbia;
·
an estate the
income of which is subject to United States federal income taxation
regardless of its source; or
·
a trust if it (1)
is subject to the primary supervision of a court within the United
States and one or more United States persons have the authority to
control all substantial decisions of the trust or (2) has a valid
election in effect under applicable United States Treasury
regulations to be treated as a United States
person.
If a partnership
holds common shares or GDSs, the tax treatment of a partner will
generally depend on the status of the partner and the activities of
the partnership. If you are a partner of a partnership holding
common shares or GDSs, you should consult your tax
advisors.
IF
YOU ARE CONSIDERING THE PURCHASE, OWNERSHIP OR DISPOSITION OF
COMMON SHARES OR GDSS YOU SHOULD CONSULT YOUR OWN TAX ADVISOR
CONCERNING THE UNITED STATES FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES TO YOU
AS WELL AS ANY CONSEQUENCES ARISING UNDER THE LAWS OF ANY OTHER
TAXING JURISDICTION.
GDSs
If you hold GDSs,
for United States federal income tax purposes, you generally will
be treated as the owner of the underlying common shares that are
represented by such GDSs. Accordingly, deposits or withdrawals of
common shares for GDSs by U.S. Holders will not be subject to
United States federal income tax.
Distributions on Common Shares or GDSs
Subject to the
discussion under “—Passive Foreign Investment
Company” below, the gross amount of distributions on our
common shares or GDSs (including amounts withheld to reflect
Argentinean withholding taxes, if any) will be taxable as dividends
to the extent paid out of our current or accumulated earnings and
profits, as determined under United States federal income tax
principles. Such dividends will be includable in your gross income
as ordinary income on the day actually or constructively received
by you, in the case of our common shares, or by the GDS depositary,
in the case of our GDSs. Such dividends will not be eligible for
the dividends received deduction allowed to
corporations.
With respect to
United States non-corporate investors, certain dividends received
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 common shares (or GDSs representing such common
shares) that are readily tradable on an established securities
market in the United States. United States Treasury Department
guidance indicates that our GDSs (which are listed on the NYSE),
but not our common shares, are readily tradable on an established
securities market in the United States. Thus, we do not believe
that dividends that we pay on our common shares that are not
represented by GDSs currently meet the conditions required for
these reduced tax rates. 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.
The amount of any
dividend paid in Pesos will equal the U.S. Dollar value of the
Pesos received calculated by reference to the exchange rate in
effect on the date the dividend is actually or constructively
received by you, in the case of our common shares, or by the GDS
depositary, in the case of our GDSs, regardless of whether the
Pesos are converted into U.S. Dollars. If the Pesos received as a
dividend are not converted into U.S. Dollars on the date of
receipt, you will have a tax basis in the 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 Pesos will be
treated as United States source ordinary income or
loss.
Subject to certain
complex conditions and limitations, Argentinean withholding taxes
on dividends, if any, may be treated as foreign taxes eligible for
credit against your United States federal income tax liability. For
purposes of calculating the foreign tax credit, dividends paid on
our common shares or GDSs will be treated as income from sources
outside the United States and will generally constitute passive
category income. If you do not elect to claim a credit for any
foreign taxes paid during a taxable year, you may instead claim a
deduction in respect of such foreign taxes. Further, in certain
circumstances, if you have held our common shares or GDSs for less
than a specified minimum period during which you are not protected
from risk of loss, or are obligated to make payments related to the
dividends, you will not be allowed a foreign tax credit for foreign
taxes imposed on dividends paid on our common shares or GDSs. The
rules governing the foreign tax credit are complex. You are urged
to consult your tax advisors regarding the availability of the
foreign tax credit under your particular
circumstances.
To the extent that
the amount of any distribution (including amounts withheld to
reflect Argentinean withholding taxes, if any) exceeds our current
and accumulated earnings and profits for a taxable year, as
determined under United States 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 our common shares or
GDSs, and thereafter as capital gain recognized on a sale or
exchange (as discussed below under “—Taxation of
Capital Gains”). However, we do not expect to keep earnings
and profits in accordance with
United States federal income tax principles. Therefore, you should
expect that a distribution will generally be treated as a dividend
(as discussed above).
Distributions of
our common shares that are received as part of a pro rata
distribution to all of our shareholders generally will not be
subject to United States federal income taxes.
Passive Foreign Investment Company
Based on the
current and projected composition of our income and the valuation
of our assets, including goodwill, we do not believe we were a
passive foreign investment company (“PFIC”) for United
States federal income tax purposes for the taxable year ending June
30, 2016, and we do not currently expect to become a PFIC, although
there can be no assurance in this regard. The determination of
whether we are a PFIC is made annually. Accordingly, it is possible
that we may be a PFIC in the current or any future taxable year due
to changes in our asset or income composition or if our projections
are not accurate. The volatility and instability of
Argentina’s economic and financial system may substantially
affect the composition of our income and assets and the accuracy of
our projections. In addition, this determination is based on the
interpretation of certain U.S. Treasury regulations relating to
rental income, which regulations are potentially subject to
differing interpretation.
In general, we will
be a PFIC for any taxable year in which:
·
at least 75% of our
gross income is passive income; or
·
at least 50% of the
value (determined based on a quarterly average) of our assets is
attributable to assets that produce or are held for the production
of passive income.
For this purpose,
cash is a passive asset and passive income generally includes
dividends, interest, royalties, and rents (other than royalties and
rents derived in the active conduct of a trade or business and not
derived from a related person). If we own at least 25% by value of
the stock of another corporation, we will be treated, for purposes
of the PFIC tests, as owning our proportionate share of that other
corporation’s assets and receiving our proportionate share of
its income. If we are a PFIC for any taxable year during which you
hold our common shares or GDSs, unless you make the mark-to-market
election discussed below, you will be subject to special tax rules
discussed below.
If we are a PFIC
for any taxable year during which you hold our common shares or
GDSs, you will be subject to special tax rules with respect to any
“excess distributions” received and any gain realized
from a sale or other disposition, including a pledge, of such
common shares or GDSs. Distributions received in a taxable year
that are greater than 125% of the average annual distributions
received during the shorter of the three preceding taxable years or
your holding period for the common shares or GDSs will be treated
as excess distributions. Under these special tax
rules:
·
the excess
distribution or gain will be allocated ratably over your holding
period for the common shares or GDSs;
·
the amount
allocated to the current taxable year, and any taxable year prior
to the first taxable year in which we become a PFIC, will be
treated as ordinary income; and
·
the amount
allocated to each other year will be subject to tax at the highest
tax rate in effect for that year and the interest charge generally
applicable to underpayments of tax will be imposed on the resulting
tax attributable to each such year.
If we are a PFIC
for any taxable year during which you hold our common shares or
GDSs and any of our non- United States subsidiaries is also a PFIC,
you would be treated as owning a proportionate amount (by value) of
the common shares of the lower tier PFIC for purposes of the
application of these rules. You are urged to consult your tax
advisors about the application of the PFIC rules to any of our
subsidiaries.
In addition,
non-corporate U.S. Holders will not be eligible for reduced rates
of taxation on any dividends received from us, if we are a PFIC in
the taxable year in which such dividends are paid or in the
preceding taxable year. You will generally be required to file
Internal Revenue Service Form 8621 if you hold our common shares or
GDSs in any year in which we are classified as a PFIC.
In certain
circumstances, in lieu of being subject to the excess distribution
rules discussed above, you may make an election to include gain on
the stock of a PFIC as ordinary income under a mark-to-market
method, provided that such stock is regularly traded on a qualified
exchange. Under current law, the mark-to-market election is only
available for stock traded on certain designated United States
exchanges and foreign exchanges which meet certain trading,
listing, financial disclosure and other requirements to be treated
as a qualified exchange under applicable United States Treasury
regulations. Our common shares are listed on the Buenos Aires Stock
Exchange, which must meet the trading, listing, financial
disclosure and other requirements under applicable United States
Treasury regulations for purposes of the mark-to-market election,
and no assurance can be given that the common shares are or will be
“regularly traded” for purposes of the mark-to-market
election. Our GDSs are currently listed on the NYSE, which
constitutes a qualified exchange under the United States Treasury
regulations, although there can be no assurance that the GDSs are
or will be “regularly traded.”
If you make an
effective mark-to-market election, you will include in ordinary
income each year that we are a PFIC the excess of the fair market
value of our common shares or GDSs at the end of the year over your
adjusted tax basis in our common shares or GDSs. You will be
entitled to deduct as an ordinary loss in each such year the excess
of your adjusted tax basis in our common shares or GDSs over their
fair market value at the end of the year, but only to the extent of
the net amount previously included in income as a result of the
mark-to-market election. Any gain or loss on the sale of the common
shares or GDSs will be ordinary income or loss, except that such
loss will be ordinary loss only to the extent of the previously
included net mark-to-market gain.
Your adjusted tax
basis in our common shares or GDSs will be increased by the amount
of any income inclusion and decreased by the amount of any
deductions under the mark-to-market rules. If you make a mark-to
market election, it will be effective for the taxable year for
which the election is made and all subsequent taxable years unless
our common shares or GDSs are no longer regularly traded on a
qualified exchange or the Internal Revenue Service consents to the
revocation of the election. You are urged to consult your tax
advisors about the availability of the mark-to-market election, and
whether making the election would be advisable in your particular
circumstances.
In some cases,
holders of common shares or GDSs in a PFIC may be able to avoid the
rules described above by electing to treat the PFIC as a
“qualified electing fund” under Section 1295 of the
Code. This option will not be available to you because we do not
intend to comply with certain calculation and reporting
requirements necessary to permit you to make this
election.
You are urged to
consult your tax advisors concerning the United States federal
income tax consequences of holding our common shares or GDSs if we
are considered a PFIC in any taxable year.
Taxation of Capital Gains
Subject to the
discussion under “—Passive Foreign Investment
Company” above, for United States federal income tax
purposes, you will generally recognize capital gain or loss on any
sale, exchange, redemption or other taxable disposition of our
common shares or GDSs in an amount equal to the difference between
the U.S. Dollar value of the amount realized for the common shares
or GDSs and your tax basis in the common shares or GDSs determined
in U.S. Dollars. Capital gains of non-corporate U.S. Holders
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 under the Code. Any gain
or loss recognized by you will generally be treated as United
States source gain or loss for United States foreign tax credit
purposes. Consequently, you may not be able to use the foreign tax
credit arising from any Argentinean tax imposed on the disposition
of our common shares or GDSs unless such credit can be applied
(subject to applicable limitations) against tax due on other income
treated as derived from foreign sources.
Argentine Personal Assets Tax
Amounts paid on
account of the Argentine personal assets tax, if any, will not be
eligible as a credit against your United States federal income tax
liability, but may be deductible subject to applicable limitations
in the Code.
Information Reporting and Backup Withholding
In general,
information reporting will apply to dividends in respect of our
common shares or GDSs and the proceeds from the sale, exchange or
redemption of our common shares or GDSs that are paid to you within
the United States (and in certain cases, outside the United
States), unless you are an exempt recipient. A backup withholding
tax may apply to such payments if you fail to provide a correct
taxpayer identification number or certification of other exempt
status or fail to report in full dividend and interest
income.
Backup withholding
is not an additional tax. Any amounts withheld under the backup
withholding rules will be allowed as a refund or a credit against
your United States federal income tax liability provided the
required information is timely furnished to the Internal Revenue
Service.
Argentine
Taxation
The following
discussion is a summary of certain Argentine tax considerations
associated with an investment in, ownership or disposition of, the
common shares or the GDSs by (i) an individual holder that is
resident in Argentina, (ii) an individual holder that is neither
domiciled nor resident in Argentina, (iii) a legal entity organized
under the laws of Argentina (iv) a permanent business establishment
in Argentina owned by a foreign entity and (v) a legal entity that
is not organized under the laws of Argentina, that does not have a
permanent establishment in Argentina and is not otherwise doing
business in Argentina on a regular basis. The discussion is for
general information only and is based on current Argentine tax
laws. Moreover, while this summary is considered to be a correct
interpretation of existing laws in force a sof the date of this
20-F Form, no assurance can be given that the courts or
administrative authorities responsible for the administration of
such laws will agree with this interpretation or that changes in
such laws or interpretations will not occur.
PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS ARE URGED TO CONSULT
THEIR OWN TAX ADVISOR REGARDING THE PARTICULAR TAX CONSEQUENCES
ARISING UNDER ANY TAXING JURISDICTION.
Income tax
Law N° 26,893,
enacted on September 12, 2013 and published in the Official Gazette
on September 23, 2013, introduced several amendments to Income Tax
Law N° 20,628 in connection with, among others, the taxation
of dividend distributions and gains derived from transfers of
shares and other securities, including the derogation of Section 78
of Decree N° 2,284/1991, which provided that foreign holders
with no permanent establishment in Argentina were exempt from
paying income tax on the capital gains arising from the sale or
other disposition of shares or GDSs.
On February 7,
2014, the Executive Branch issued Decree N° 2,334/13, which
regulates Law N° 26,893.
The changes
introduced by Law N° 26,893 are effective as from the date of
publication of such law in the Official Gazette and are applicable
to taxable events consummated from such date onwards.
Taxation on Dividends
Until Law N°
26,893 became effective, dividends, whether in cash, in shares or
in kind, approved by our shareholders were not subject to income
tax withholding except for the application of the
“Equalization Tax” described below.
From the
effectiveness of Law N° 26,893, dividends are subject to an
income tax withholding (the “Dividend Tax”) at a 10%
rate on the amount of such dividends in respect of both Argentine
and non-Argentine resident shareholders. The “Dividend
Tax” has been repealed by Law No. 27,260 for dividend
payments since July 22, 2016.
An income
tax withholding will be applied to the amount of dividends
distributed in excess of a company’s net taxable income
determined in accordance with general income tax regulations for
the fiscal years preceding the date of the distribution of such
dividends (the “Equalization Tax”). The legislation
requires that companies withhold 35% of the amount of distributed
dividends in excess of the net taxable income of such distribution,
as determined in accordance with the income tax law. Dividends
distributed by an Argentine company are not subject to this tax to
the extent that those dividends arise from dividend income or other
distributions received by such company from other Argentine
companies.
Dividend
distributions made in kind (other than cash) will be subject to the
same tax rules as cash dividends. Stock dividends on fully paid
shares are not subject to Equalization Tax.
Certain tax
treaties contemplate the application of a ceiling tax rate on
dividends (i.e. 10% on gross dividends).
Taxation on Capital Gains
From the
effectiveness of Law N° 26,893 income from sale, exchange,
disposition or transfer of common shares or GDSs is subject to
income tax, irrespective of the person that obtains such income,
exception made of transactions made by resident individuals
involving common shares and other securities that are listed on
securities exchanges or markets and/or authorized to be offered to
the public.
Resident individuals
Capital gains
obtained by resident individuals from the sale of common shares and
other securities are subject to income tax at a 15% rate on net
income, unless such securities were traded in stock markets and/or
have public offering authorization, in which case an exemption
applies. The amendments introduced by the implementing Decree
N° 2,334/13 state that the exemption includes income derived
from the sale of common shares and other securities made through a
stock exchange market duly authorized by Argentine Securities
(Comisión Nacional de
Valores, or “CNV”).
It is not clear
whether the term “includes” (as used in the
implementing Decree 2334/2013) means that the exemption only refers
to sales of securities made through a stock exchange market duly
authorized by the CNV or whether the implementing Decree 2334/2013
intended to clarify that such sales were just one of the
possibilities that may be covered by the exemption (in addition to
publicly offering authorized securities, as provided in the
Argentine Income Tax Law). Certain qualified tax authorities have
publicly opined that the exemption exclusively refers to sales of
securities made through a stock exchange market duly authorized by
the CNV.
Losses arising from
the sale, exchange or other disposition of common shares or GDSs
can be applied only to offset such capital gains arising from the
sale, exchange or other disposition of these securities, for a
five-year carryover period.
Foreign
beneficiaries
Capital gains
obtained by non-Argentine individuals or non-Argentine entities
from the sale, exchange or other disposition of common shares are
subject to income tax, as the abovementioned exemption for shares
is not applicable to non-Argentine beneficiaries. Therefore, the
gain derived from the disposition of common shares by foreign
beneficiaries is subject to Argentine income tax at a 15% rate on
the net capital gain or at a 13.5% rate on the gross price at the
seller’s election. However there is currently no regulation
under Argentine law with respect to how this election is made. When
both the seller and the buyer are non-residents, the person liable
to pay the tax shall be the buyer of the shares, quotas, equity
interests and other securities transferred. However, as of the date
of this annual report, no regulations have been issued stipulating
the withholding and payment mechanism that the non-resident buyer
should follow.
Notwithstanding the
above, based on certain tax precedents, there may be support to
argue that gains obtained by a non-resident from the disposal of
GDSs should be regarded as foreign source income and, therefore,
not subject to Argentine income tax. As this is a controversial
issue, further analysis is required.
Argentine entities
Capital gains
obtained by Argentine entities (in general entities organized or
incorporated under Argentine law, certain traders and
intermediaries, local branches of non-Argentine entities, sole
proprietorships and individuals carrying on certain commercial
activities in Argentina) derived from the sale, exchange or other
disposition of common shares or GDSs are subject to income tax at
the rate of 35%.
Losses arising from
the sale, exchange or other disposition of common shares or GDSs
can be applied only to offset such capital gains arising from the
sale, exchange or other disposition of these securities, for a
five-year carryover period.
WE
RECOMMEND PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS TO CONSULT THEIR OWN TAX ADVISOR
REGARDING THE PARTICULAR TAX CONSEQUENCES CONCERNING THE SALE OR
OTHER DISPOSITIONS OF COMMON SHARES AND GDSs.
Value Added Tax
The sale, exchange,
disposition, or transfer of common shares or GDSs is not subject to
Value Added Tax.
Personal Assets Tax
Argentine entities,
such as us, have to pay the personal assets tax corresponding to
Argentine and foreign domiciled individuals and foreign domiciled
entities for the holding of our shares. The applicable tax rate for
fiscal year 2016 is 0.25% and is levied on the proportional net
worth value (valor patrimonial proporcional), or the book value, of
the shares arising from the last balance sheet of the Argentine
entity calculated under Argentine GAAP. Pursuant to the Personal
Assets Tax Law, the Argentine company is entitled to seek
reimbursement of such paid tax from the applicable Argentine
domiciled individuals and/or foreign domiciled
shareholders.
Our shareholders
approved the absorption of personal asset tax by us for the years
2002 to 2015. There can be no assurance that in the future this tax
will be absorbed by us.
Tax on Minimum Notional Income (Impuesto a la Ganancia Mínima
Presunta, IGMP)
Entities domiciled
in Argentina, partnerships, foundations, sole proprietorships,
trusts, certain mutual funds organized in Argentina, and permanent
business establishments owned by foreign persons, among other
taxpayers, shall apply a 1% rate to the total value of assets held
by such persons, above an aggregate nominal amount of Ps.200,000.
Nevertheless, common shares and GDSs issued by entities subject to
such tax are exempt from the IGMP.
Law No. 27.260 has
repealed this tax for fiscal years commenced since January 1,
2019.
Turnover Tax
The gross turnover
tax is a local tax; therefore, the rules of the relevant provincial
jurisdiction should be considered, which may levy this tax on the
customary purchase and sale, exchange or other disposition of
common shares and GDSs, and/or the collection of dividends at an
average rate of 6%, unless an exemption is applicable. In the
particular case of the City of Buenos Aires, any transaction
involving common shares and/or the collection of dividends and
revaluations is exempt from this tax.
There is no gross
income tax withholding system applicable to the payments made to
foreign beneficiaries.
Stamp Tax
Stamp tax is a
local tax that is generally levied on the formal execution of
onerous transactions within a certain provincial jurisdiction or
outside a certain provincial jurisdiction but with effects in such
jurisdiction; therefore, the rules of the relevant provincial
jurisdiction should be considered for the issuance of instruments
which implement onerous transactions (including issuance,
subscription, placement and transfer) involving the common shares
or GDSs, executed in those jurisdictions, or with effects in those
jurisdictions.
Notwithstanding,
for the City of Buenos Aires, any instrument related to the
transfer of common shares which public offering is authorized by
the CNV is exempt from this tax.
Tax on Credits and Debits in Bank Accounts
Credits to and
debits from bank accounts held at Argentine financial institutions,
as well as certain cash payments, are subject to this tax, which is
assessed at a general rate of 0.6%. There are also increased rates
of 1.2% and reduced rates of 0.075%. Owners of bank accounts
subject to the general 0.6% rate may consider 34% of the tax paid
upon credits to such bank accounts as a tax credit while taxpayers
subject to the 1.2% rate may consider 17% of all tax paid upon
credits to such bank accounts as a credit. Such amounts can be
utilized as a credit for income tax or tax on presumed minimum
income.
Other Taxes
There are no
Argentine federal inheritance or succession taxes applicable to the
ownership, transfer or disposition of our common shares or GDSs.
The provinces of Buenos Aires and Entre Ríos establish a tax
on free transmission of assets, including inheritance, legacies,
donations, etc. Free transmission of our shares could be subject to
this tax. In the case of litigation regarding the shares before a
court of the City of Buenos Aires, a 3% court fee would be charged,
calculated on the basis of the claim.
Tax Treaties
Argentina has
entered into tax treaties with several countries. There is
currently no tax treaty or convention in effect between Argentina
and the United States.
F. DIVIDENDS
AND PAYING AGENTS
This Section is not
applicable.
G. Statement
by Experts
This section is not
applicable.
H. Documents
on display
We file annual,
quarterly and other information with the SEC. You may read and copy
any document that we file at the public reference rooms of the SEC
at 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549; and 500 West
Madison Street, Suite 1400, Chicago, Illinois 60661. You may obtain
information on the operation of the Public Reference Rooms by
calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. Our Internet address is
http://www.irsa.com.ar
.. It should be noted that nothing on our website should be
considered part of this annual report. You may request a copy of
these filings at no cost, by writing or calling our offices,
Bolivar 108, (C1066AAB) City of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Our
telephone number is +54-11-4323-7400.
I. Subsidiary
Information
This section is not
applicable.
ITEM
11. QUANTITATIVE
AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
In the normal
course of business, we are exposed to foreign exchange risk,
interest rate risks and other price risk, primarily related to
changes in exchange rates and interest rates. We manage our
exposure to these risks through the use of various financial
instruments, none of which are entered into for trading purposes.
We have established policies and procedures governing the use of
financial instruments, specifically as they relate to the type and
volume of such financial instruments. For further information on
our market risks, please see Note 4 to our consolidated financial
statements.
ITEM
12. DESCRIPTION
OF OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES
A. Debt
Securities
This item is not
applicable
B. Warrants
and Rights
This item is not
applicable
C. Other
Securities
This item is not
applicable
D. American
Depositary Shares
The Bank of New
York Mellon, as depositary for the GDSs (the
“Depositary”) collects its fees for delivery directly
from investors depositing shares or surrendering GDSs for the
purpose of withdrawal. The Depositary also collects taxes and
governmental charges from the holders of GDSs. The Depositary
collects these fees and charges by deducting those fees from the
amounts distributed or by selling a portion of distributable
property to pay the fees (after attempting by reasonable means to
notify the holder prior to such sale).
The Depositary has
agreed to reimburse or pay on our behalf, certain reasonable
expenses related to our GDS program and incurred by us in
connection with the program (such as NASDAQ listing fees, legal and
accounting fees incurred with preparation of Form 20-F and ongoing
SEC compliance and listing requirements, distribution of proxy
materials, investor relations expenses, etc). The Depositary has
covered all such expenses incurred by us for the period 2014 - 2015
for an amount of US$ 50,000, net of taxes. The amounts the
Depositary reimbursed or paid are not perforce related to the fees
collected by the depositary from GDSs holders.
We agree to pay the
fees, reasonable expenses and out-of-pocket charges of the
Depositary and those of any registrar only in accordance with
agreements in writing entered into between the Depositary and the
Company from time to time. The Depositary shall present its
statement for such charges and expenses to the Company once every
three months. The charges and expenses of the custodian are for the
sole account of the Depositary.
The following
charges shall be incurred by any party depositing or withdrawing
common shares or by any party surrendering receipts or to whom
receipts are issued (including, without limitation, issuance
pursuant to a stock dividend or stock split declared by the Issuer
or an exchange regarding the receipts or deposited securities or a
distribution of receipts), whichever applicable: (1) taxes and
other governmental charges, (2) such registration fees as may from
time to time be in effect for the registration of transfers of
common shares generally on our common share register or foreign
registrar and applicable to transfers of common shares to the name
of the Depositary or its nominee or the custodian or its nominee on
the making of deposits or withdrawals hereunder, (3) such cable,
telex and fax transmission expenses as are expressly provided, (4)
such expenses as are incurred by the Depositary in the conversion
of foreign currency (5) a fee of US$5.00 or less per 100 GDS (or
portion), (6) a fee of US$0.02 or less per GDS (or portion) for any
cash distribution made pursuant to the deposit agreement including,
but not limited to, and (7) a fee not in excess of US$1.50 per
certificate for receipt for transfers made pursuant to the deposit
agreement.
PART II
ITEM
13. DEFAULTS,
DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES
This item is not
applicable.
ITEM
14. MATERIAL
MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF
PROCEEDS
A. Fair
Price Provision
At our annual
meeting held on October 30, 2000, our shareholders approved an
amendment to our bylaws which included the adoption of a fair price
provision (the “Fair Price Provision”). On March 8,
2002 our shareholders decided to make a new amendment to Article
Nine of our bylaws including, among others, an increase in the
minimum percentage of capital obliged to comply with the Fair Price
Provision, from twenty percent (20%) to thirty five percent (35%),
according to Decree N° 677/2001. On October 10, 2007, our
shareholders decided to make a new amendment to Article Nine of our
bylaws, to include the control concept under Decree N°
677/2001, which provides for the effective control regularly held
in addition to the legal control.
The following
description is a summary of the main provisions of the Fair Price
Provision, which constitutes Article Nine of our bylaws and does
not contain a description of all of the terms of the Fair Price
Provision. The Fair Price Provision prohibits a party seeking to
acquire, directly or indirectly, either control or (together with
such party’s other holdings) thirty five percent (35%) or
more of our capital stock without complying with the procedural and
price requirements described below. Acquisitions made in violation
of the Fair Price Provision are deemed ineffective against us and
will not be registered in our share registry. Common shares
acquired in violation of the Fair Price Provision shall have no
voting or equity rights until
the Fair Price Provision has been complied with. The Fair Price
Provision applies to transactions involving shares of our common
stock and any securities convertible in shares of our common stock,
including, without limitation, convertible debentures and bonds and
our GDRs. The Fair Price Provision excludes certain acquisitions of
common shares in certain limited circumstances.
The Fair Price
Provision provides that a party seeking to acquire, directly or
indirectly, control of our company or thirty five percent (35%) or
more of our capital stock shall be required to make a public tender
offer for all of the outstanding common stock of us and any shares
of common stock into which outstanding securities of our company
are presently convertible or exchangeable in accordance with the
procedural and price terms of the Fair Price Provision and in
accordance with applicable law. For purposes of the thirty five
percent threshold contained in the Fair Price Provision parties
acting in concert or which are under common control or
administration are deemed a single party.
There are cases
excluded from the tender offer requirements:
·
acquisitions by
existing shareholders or by those exercising control over shares or
convertible securities in accordance with the provisions under Law
26.831, irrespective of the application of the regulations imposed
by the CNV; and
·
holdings of more
than 35%, which derive from the distribution of common shares or
dividends paid in shares approved by the shareholders, or the
issuance of common shares as a result of a merger approved by the
shareholders; in both cases, the excess holding shall be disposed
of within 180 days of its registration in the relevant
shareholder’s account, or prior to the holding of our
shareholders meeting, whatever occurs first.
The Fair Price Provision requires the
offering party to notify use of the tender offer simultaneously
with its filing of the public tender offer with the
Comisión
Nacional de Valores.
The notice to us is required to set forth all of the terms and
conditions of any agreement that the offering party has made with
any other of our shareholders with respect to the proposed
transaction and to provide, among other things, the following
information:
·
the identity and
nationality of the offering party and, in the event the offer is
made by a group, the identity of each member of the
group;
·
the terms and
conditions of the offering, including the price, the tender offer
period and the requirements for accepting the tender
offer;
·
accounting
documentation required by Argentine law relating to the offering
party;
·
details of all
prior acquisitions by the offering party of common shares or
securities convertible into shares of our capital
stock.
We will distribute
the information provided by the offering party to our
shareholders.
The CNV regulations
require that transactions which cause a person’s holdings of
capital stock of a registered Argentine company, to hold 5% or more
of the voting power, should be immediately notified to the CNV.
Thereafter, every change in the holdings that represents a multiple
of 5% of the voting power should also be
notified.
The Fair Price Provision requires that
the consideration paid in the tender offer be paid in cash and that
the price paid for each common share in the tender offer be the
same and not less than the highest price per common share derived
from the five following alternative valuation
methods:
·
the highest price
per share of our common stock paid by the offering party, or on
behalf of the offering party, for any acquisition of shares or
convertible securities within the 2 years prior to the commencement
of the tender offer;
·
the highest closing
selling price of a share of our common stock on the BASE during the
thirty day period immediately preceding the commencement of the
tender offer;
·
the highest price
resulting from the calculations made according to the provisions of
(i) and (ii) above multiplied by a fraction the numerator of which
is such highest price and the denominator of which is the lowest
closing price of a share of our common stock on the BASE during the
two-year period prior to the period referred to in sub-sections (i)
or (ii), as applicable;
·
our aggregate net
earnings per common share during our preceding four completed
fiscal quarters prior to the commencement of the tender offer,
multiplied by our highest price to earnings ratio during the
two-year period immediately preceding the commencement of the
tender offer. Such multiples shall be determined considering the
average closing selling price of our common stock in the BASE, and
our aggregate net income from our preceding four completed fiscal
quarters; and,
·
the book value per
share of our common stock at the time the tender offer is
commenced, multiplied by the highest ratio determined by a fraction
the numerator of which is the closing selling price of a share of
our common stock oi the BASE on each day during the two year period
prior to the commencement of the tender offer and the denominator
of which is the latest known book value per share of our common
stock on each such date.
B. Limitations
on the payment of dividends.
On February 2,
2007, we issued our Series I Notes for an aggregate principal
amount of US$150.0 million.
In addition, on
July 20, 2010, we issued our Series II Notes.
The Indentures of
the Notes contained restrictions on the distribution of dividends.
However, on March 28, 2016 and on April 7, 2016, the Trustee and us
entered into First Supplemental Indentures to the 2020 Notes
Indenture and to the 2017 Notes Indenture, respectively. The
Supplemental Indentures amended, modified and/or deleted certain
provisions of the Indentures. Among them, the restrictions on the
distribution of dividends.
As a result, we
cannot give you any assurance that we will pay any dividends with
respect to our common shares in the future.
C. This
section is not applicable.
D. This
section is not applicable.
E. This
section is not applicable.
ITEM
15. CONTROLS
AND PROCEDURES
A. Disclosure
Controls and Procedures.
We maintain
disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that
information required to be disclosed in the reports we file or
submit under the Exchange Act 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, including our Chief Executive Officer
and Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, to allow our
management to make timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and
operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the
desired control objective. In connection with the preparation of
this Annual Report on Form 20-F, we carried out an evaluation under
the supervision and with the participation of members of our
management team, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial and Administrative Officer, of the effectiveness of the
design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as
defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as
of June 30, 2016. Based upon this evaluation our Chief Executive
Officer and Chief Financial and Administrative Officer concluded
that our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the
period covered by this Annual Report on Form 20-F were effective at
the reasonable assurance level.
B. Management’s
Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial
Reporting
Our management is
responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate Internal
Control over Financial Reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and
15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Our Internal Control over
Financial Reporting includes a series of procedures designed to
provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial
reporting and the preparation of consolidated financial statements
for external purposes, in accordance with International Financial
Reporting Standards and includes those policies and procedures that
(1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable
detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and
dispositions of our assets, (2) provide reasonable assurance that
transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of
consolidated financial statements in accordance with International
Financial Reporting Standards and that a company’s receipts
and expenditures are being made only in accordance with
authorizations of our management and directors, and (3) provide
reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of
unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of our assets that
could have a material effect on our consolidated financial
statements.
Because of its
inherent limitations, Internal Control over Financial Reporting may
not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any
evaluation of effectiveness 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 policies and
procedures may deteriorate.
Management assessed
the effectiveness of our Internal Control over Financial Reporting
as of June 30, 2016. In making this assessment, management used the
criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of
the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control–Integrated
Framework (2013). Based on this evaluation, management concluded
that our Internal Control over Financial Reporting was effective as
of June 30, 2016. However, the management has excluded IDB
Development from its assessment of Internal Control over Financial
Reporting as of June 30, 2016 because it was acquired by us in
purchase business combinations during the fiscal year 2016. IDB
Development is an indirect subsidiary (through Tyrus S.A.) whose
total assets and total revenues represent 92% and 86%,
respectively, of our Audited Consolidated Financial Statements
amount as of and for the year ended June 30, 2016.
C. Attestation
Report of the Registered Public Accounting
Firm
The effectiveness
of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as
of June 30, 2016 has been audited by Price Waterhouse & Co
S.R.L, Buenos Aires Argentina- member firm of
PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited-, an independent
registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which
appears herein.
D. Changes
in Internal Control
Over Financial Reporting
There was no change
in our internal control over financial reporting occurred during
the period covered by this annual report that has materially
affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our
internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 16.
A. Audit
Committee Financial Expert
Pursuant to the
former applicable rules regarding the Capital Market Law (former
Transparency Decree) and the applicable Rules of the CNV at such
moment, our board of directors has established on May 2004 an Audit
Committee. The main functions of the Audit Committee are to assist
the board of directors in performing their duty of exercising due
care, diligence and competence in issues relating to us,
specifically in the enforcement of the accounting policy and in the
issue of accounting and financial information, the management of
business risk and of internal control systems, the conduct and
ethical soundness of the company’s business, the supervision
of the integrity of our financial statements, the compliance by our
company with the legal provisions, the independence and capability
of the independent auditor and the performance of the internal
audit function of our company and of the external auditors. Also,
according to the applicable regulations, we may request to our
audit committee to render its opinion in certain transactions, and
its conditions, as is the case of related party transactions, as
may be reasonably considered adequate according to normal market
conditions.
Since November 3,
2008 the member of the Audit Committee are Cedric Bridger, Ricardo
Liberman and Mario Blejer, all of them as independent members.
Cedric Bridger is the financial expert in accordance with the
relevant SEC rules. We have a fully independent audit committee as
per the standard provided in Rule 10 (A) -3(B) (1).
B. Code
of Ethics
We have adopted a
code of ethics that applies to our directors, officers and
employees. Our code of ethics is posted in our website
www.irsa.com.ar. On July 25 2005, our Code of Ethics was amended by
our Board of Directors. The amendment was reported in a report on
Form 6-K on August 1, 2005.
If we make any
substantive amendment to the code of ethics or grant any waivers,
including any implicit waiver to any of its provision we will
disclose the nature of such amendment or waiver in a report on Form
6-K or in our next annual report and we will post it in our
website.
C. Principal
Accountant Fees and Services
Audit Fees
During the fiscal
years ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, we were billed a total amount
of Ps. 12.3 million and Ps.7.4 million respectively, for
professional services rendered by our principal accountants for the
audit of our annual Audited Consolidated Financial Statements,
performance of the audit of internal controls over financial
reporting of the company and other services normally provided in
connection with regulatory filings or engagements.
Audit-Related Fees
During the fiscal
years ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, no audit-related services were
provided.
Tax Fees
During the fiscal
year ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, we were billed a total amount of
nil and Ps.0.01 million, respectively for professional services
rendered by our principal accountants for tax compliance, tax
advice and tax planning.
All Other Fees
During the fiscal
year ended June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2015 we were billed for
professional services rendered by our principal accountants,
including fees mainly related to training seminaries, a total
amount of Ps. 0.1 million and Ps.0 million,
respectively.
Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures
Audit Committee
pre-approves all services, fees and services provided by the
external auditors to ensure auditors’ independence. One of
the main tasks of the Audit Committee is to give it opinion in
relation to the appointment of the external auditors, proposed by
the Board of Directors to the General Shareholder’s Meeting.
In order to accomplish such task, the Audit Committee
shall:
·
Require any
additional and complementary documentation related to this
analysis.
·
Verify the
independence of the external auditors;
·
Analyze different
kinds of services that the external auditor would provide to the
company. This description must also include an estimate of the fees
payable for such services, specifically in order to maintain the
principle of independence;
·
Inform the fees
billed by the external auditor, separating the services related to
the audit services and other special services that could be not
included in the audit services previously
mentioned.
·
Take notice of any
strategy proposed by of the external auditors and review it in
accordance with the reality other business and the risks
involved;
·
Analyze and
supervise the working plan of the external auditors considering the
business’ reality and the estimated
risks;
·
Propose adjustments
(if necessary) to such working plan;
·
Hold meetings with
the external auditors in order to: (a) analyze the difficulties,
results and conclusions of the proposed working plan; (b) analyze
eventual possible conflicts of interests, related party
transactions, compliance with the legal framework and information
transparency; and
·
Evaluate the
performance of external auditors and their opinion regarding the
Financial Statements.
D. Exemption
from the Listing Standards for Audit Committees
This section is not
applicable.
E. Purchase
of Equity Securities by the Issuer and its Affiliates
This section is not
applicable.
F. Change
in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant
This section is not
applicable.
G. Corporate
Governance
Compliance with NYSE listing standards on corporate
governance
NYSE and Argentine Corporate Governance Requirements
Our corporate
governance practices are governed by the applicable Argentine law;
particularly, the Argentine Corporation Law, Capital Markets Law
Nº 26,831 and the Rules of the CNV, as well as by our bylaws.
We have securities that are registered with the Securities and
Exchange Commission and are NYSE, and is therefore subject to
corporate governance requirements applicable to NYSE-listed
non-U.S. companies (a “NYSE-listed”
company).
NYSE-listed
non-U.S. companies that are categorized as “Foreign Private
Issuers” may, in general, follow their home country corporate
governance practices in lieu of most of the new NYSE corporate
governance requirements (the “NYSE Sections”) codified
in Section 303A of the NYSE’s Listed Company Manual. However,
Foreign Private Issuers must comply with NYSE Sections 303A.06,
303A.11 and 303A.12(b) and 303A.12(c). Foreign Private Issuers must
comply with Section 303A.06 prior to July 31, 2005 and with
Sections 303A.11 and 303A.12(b) prior to the first annual meeting
of shareholders held after January 15, 2004, or by October 31,
2004.
NYSE Section
303A.11 requires that Foreign Private Issuers disclose any
significant ways in which their corporate governance practices
differ from U.S. companies under NYSE standards. A Foreign Private
Issuer is simply required to provide a brief, general summary of
such significant differences to its U.S. investors either 1) on the
company’s website (in English) or 2)
in Form 20-F as distributed to their U.S. investors. In order to
comply with Section 303A.11, we have prepared and have updated the
comparison in the table below.
THE MOST RELEVANT DIFFERENCES BETWEEN OUR CORPORATE
GOVERNANCE PRACTICES AND NYSE STANDARDS FOR LISTED COMPANIES ARE AS
FOLLOWS:
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NYSE
Standards for U.S. companies Listed Companies Manual Section
303.A
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IRSA’s
Corporate Practices
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Section 303A.01 A
NYSE-listed company must have a majority of independent directors
on its board of directors.
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We follow Argentine
law which does not require that a majority of the board of
directors be comprised of independent directors. Argentine law
instead requires that public companies in Argentina have a
sufficient number of independent directors to be able to form an
audit committee of at least three members, the majority of which
must be independent pursuant to the criteria established by
the Rules of the
CNV.
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Section 303A.02
This section establishes general standards to evaluate
directors’ independence (no director qualifies as
“independent” unless the board of directors
affirmatively determines that the director has no material
relationship with the listed company (either directly or as a
partner, shareholder or officer of an organization that has a
relationship with the company)), and emphasizes that the concern is
independence from management. The board is also required to express
an opinion with regard to the independence or lack of independence,
on a case by case basis, of each individual director.
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CNV standards
(former General Resolution N° 400 and now General Resolution
622/2013, as amended) for purposes of identifying an independent
director are substantially similar to NYSE’s
standards. CNV
standards provide that independence is required with respect to the
company itself and to its shareholders with direct or indirect
material holdings (35% or more). To qualify as an independent
director, such person must not perform executive functions within
the company. Close relatives of any persons who would not qualify
as “independent directors” shall also not be considered
“independent.” When directors are appointed, each
shareholder that nominates a director is required to report at the
meeting whether or not such director is independent.
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Section 303A.03
Non-management directors must meet at regularly scheduled executive
meetings not attended by management.
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Neither Argentine
law nor our by-laws require that any such meetings be
held.
Our board of
directors as a whole is responsible for monitoring the
company’s affairs. In addition, under Argentine law, the
board of directors may approve the delegation of specific
responsibilities to designated directors or non-director managers
of a company. Also, it is mandatory for public companies to form a
supervisory committee (composed of syndics) which is responsible
for monitoring legal compliance by a company under Argentine law
and compliance with its by-laws.
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Section 303A.05(a)
Listed companies shall have a “Compensation Committee”
comprised entirely of independent directors.
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Neither Argentine
law nor our by-laws require the formation of a “Compensation
Committee.” Under Argentine law, if the compensation of the
members of the board of directors and the supervisory committee is
not established in the by-laws of a company, it should be
determined at the shareholders meeting.
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Section 303A.05(b).
The “Compensation Committee” shall have a written
charter addressing the committee’s purpose and certain
minimum responsibilities as set forth in Section
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Neither Argentine
law nor our by-laws require the formation of a “Compensation
Committee.”
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303A.05(b)(i) and
(ii).
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NYSE
Standards for U.S. companies Listed Companies Manual Section
303.A
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IRSA’s
Corporate Practices
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Section 303A.06
Listed companies must have an “Audit Committee” that
satisfies the requirements of Rule 10 A-3 under the 1934 Exchange
Act (the “Exchange Act”). Foreign private issuers must
satisfy the requirements of Rule 10 A-3 under the Exchange Act as
of July 31, 2005.
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Pursuant to the
Capital Markets Law and the Rules of the CNV, from May 27, 2004 we
have appointed an “Audit Committee” composed of three
of the members of the Board of Directors. Since December 21, 2005
all of its members are independent as per the criteria of Rule 10
A-3 under the Exchange Act.
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Section 303A.07(a)
The Audit Committee shall consist of at least three members. All of
its members shall be financially literate or must acquire such
financial knowledge within a reasonable period and at least one of
its members shall have experience in accounting or financial
administration.
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In accordance with
Argentine law, a public Company must have an Audit Committee with a
minimum of three members of the board of directors, the majority of
which shall be independent pursuant to the criteria established by
the CNV. There is no
requirement related to the financial expertise of the members of
the Audit Committee. However, our Audit Committee has a financial
expert. The committee creates its own written internal code that
addresses among others: (i) its purpose; (ii) an annual performance
evaluation of the committee; and (iii) its duties and
responsibilities.
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H. Mine
Safety Disclosures
This section is not
applicable.
PART III
ITEM
17. FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
We have responded
to Item 18 in lieu of responding to this Item.
ITEM
18. FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
Reference is made
to pages F-1 through F-373
Index to Financial
Statements (see page F-1).
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Description
of Exhibit
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1.1*
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Estatutos sociales
of the registrant, which serve as the registrant’s articles
of incorporation and bylaws, and an English translation
thereof.
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1.2****
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English translation
of the amendment to the bylaws.
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1.3**********
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Amended and
restated English translation of the bylaws.
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2.1*
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Form of Deposit
Agreement among us, The Bank of New York, as Depositary, and the
holders from time to time of American Depositary Receipts issued
there under.
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2.2*
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Shareholders
Agreement, dated November 18, 1997, among IRSA International
Limited, Parque Arauco S.A. and Sociedad Anónima Mercado de
Abasto Proveedor (SAMAP).
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2.3*
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Put Option
Agreement dated November 17, 1997, among IRSA Inversiones y
Representaciones Sociedad Anónima and GSEM/AP.
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2.4*
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Offering Circular,
dated March 24, 2000, regarding the issuance of Ps.85,000,000 of
our 14.875% Notes due 2005.
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2.5*******
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Indenture, dated
July 20, 2010, between us as Issuer, The Bank of New York Mellon as
Trustee, Co-Registrar, Principal Paying Agent and Transfer Agent,
and Banco Santander Río S.A. as Registrar, Paying Agent,
Transfer Agent and Representative of the Trustee in Argentina, with
respect to our US$400,000,000 Global Note Program, pursuant to
which US$150,000,000 aggregate principal amount of our 11.500%
Notes due 2020, Series No. 2, were issued.
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2.6
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First Supplemental
Indenture, dated March 28, 2016, between us as Issuer and The Bank
of New York Mellon as Trustee, Co-Registrar, Principal Paying Agent
and Transfer Agent to the Indenture, dated July 20, 2010, between
us as Issuer, The Bank of New York Mellon as Trustee, Co-Registrar,
Principal Paying Agent and Transfer Agent, and Banco Santander
Río S.A. as Registrar, Paying Agent, Transfer Agent and
Representative of the Trustee in Argentina, with respect to our
US$400,000,000 Global Note Program, pursuant to which
US$150,000,000 aggregate principal amount of our 11.500% Notes due
2020, Series No. 2, were issued.
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2.7
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Indenture, dated
March 23, 2016, between IRSA Propiedades Comerciales S.A. as
Issuer, The Bank of New York Mellon as Trustee, Co-Registrar,
Principal Paying Agent and Transfer Agent, and Banco Santander
Río S.A. as Registrar, Paying Agent, Transfer Agent and
Representative of
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the Trustee in
Argentina, with respect to IRSA Propiedades Comerciales
S.A.’s US$500,000,000 Global Note Program, pursuant to which
US$360,000,000 aggregate principal amount of IRSA Propiedades
Comerciales S.A.’s 8.750% Notes due 2023, Series No. 2, were
issued.
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2.8
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First Supplemental
Indenture, dated March 23, 2016, between IRSA Propiedades
Comerciales S.A., as Issuer and The Bank of New York Mellon, as
Trustee, Co-Registrar, Principal Paying Agent and Transfer Agent,
The Bank of New York Mellon (Luxembourg) S.A., as Luxembourg Paying
Agent and Luxembourg Transfer Agent and Banco Santander Río
S.A., as Registrar, Paying Agent, Transfer Agent and Representative
of the Trustee in Argentina to the Indenture, dated March 23, 2016,
between IRSA Propiedades Comerciales S.A. as Issuer, The Bank of
New York Mellon as Trustee, Co-Registrar, Principal Paying Agent
and Transfer Agent, and Banco Santander Río S.A. as Registrar,
Paying Agent, Transfer Agent and Representative of the Trustee in
Argentina, with respect to IRSA Propiedades Comerciales
S.A.’s US$500,000,000 Global Note Program, pursuant to which
US$360,000,000 aggregate principal amount of IRSA Propiedades
Comerciales S.A.’s 8.750% Notes due 2023, Series No. 2, were
issued.
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4.1**
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Agreement for the
exchange of Corporate Service between us, IRSA and Cresud dated
June 30, 2004.
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4.2****
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English translation
of the Amendment to the Agreement for the exchange of Corporate
Service between us, IRSA and Cresud dated August 23,
2007
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4.3*****
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English translation
of the Second Agreement for the Implementation of the Amendment to
the Corporate Services Master Agreement, dated August 14,
2008.
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4.4******
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English translation
of the Third Agreement for the Implementation of the Amendment to
the Corporate Services Master Agreement, dated November 27,
2009.
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4.5*******
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English translation
of the Amendment to the Agreement for the exchange of Corporate
Service between us, IRSA and Cresud, dated March 12,
2010.
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4.6********
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English translation
of the Amendment to the Agreement for the exchange of Corporate
Service between us, IRSA and Cresud, dated July 11,
2011.
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4.7*********
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English translation
of the Fifth Agreement for the implementation of Amendments to the
Corporate Services Master Agreement, October 15, 2012
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4.8**********
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English translation
of the Sixth Agreement for the Implementation of the Amendment to
the Corporate Services Master Agreement dated November 12,
2013.
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4.9***********
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English translation
of the Second Amendment to the exchange of Operating
Services Agreement between the Company, Cresud and Alto
Palermo, dated February 24, 2014.
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4.10************
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English translation
of the Seventh Agreement for the Implementation of the Amendment to
the Corporate Services Master Agreement dated February 18,
2015.
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4.11
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English translation
of the Eighth Agreement for the Implementation of the Amendment to
the Corporate Services Master Agreement dated November 12,
2015.
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8.1
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List of
Subsidiaries
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11.1***
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Code of Ethics of
the Company.
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12.1
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Certification
pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002
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12.2
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Certification
pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002
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13.1
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Certification
pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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13.2
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Certification
pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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Incorporated herein
by reference to the same-numbered exhibit to the registrant’s
registration statement on Form 20-F (File N°
000-30982).
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Incorporated herein
by reference to the registrant’s registration statement on
Form 6-K (SEC File N° 000-30982).
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Incorporated herein
by reference to the registrant’s registration statement on
Form 6-K reported on August 1, 2005.
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****
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Incorporated herein
by reference to the annual report on Form 20-F (File
N° 128 0-30982) filed with the SEC on December 27,
2007.
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Incorporated herein
by reference to the annual report on Form 20-F (File
N° 128 0-30982) filed with the SEC on December 30,
2008.
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Incorporated herein
by reference to the annual report on Form 20-F (File
N° 1280-30982) filed with the SEC on December 30,
2009.
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Incorporated herein
by reference to the annual report on Form 20-F (File N°
1280-30982) filed with the SEC on December 30, 2010.
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Incorporated herein
by reference to the annual report on Form 20-F (File N°
1280-30982) filed with the SEC on December 28, 2011.
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Incorporated herein
by reference to the annual report on Form 20-F (File N°
1280-30982) filed with the SEC on October 26, 2012.
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Incorporated herein
by reference to the annual report on Form 20-F (File N°
1280-30982) filed with the SEC on October 31, 2014.
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Incorporated herein
by reference to the annual report on Form 20-F (File N°
1280-30982) filed with the SEC on November 17, 2015.
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SIGNATURES
The registrant
hereby certifies that it meets all of the requirements for filing
on Form 20-F and that it has duly caused and authorized the
undersigned to sign this annual report on its behalf.
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IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
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Date October 31,
2016
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By:
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/s/ Matias I.
Gaivironsky
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Name Matías I.
Gaivironsky
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Title Chief
Financial and Administrative Officer
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Index
Report of
Independent Registered Public Accounting
Firm
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Glossary
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F-1
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Consolidated
Statements of Financial
Position
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F-2
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Consolidated
Statements of
Operations
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F-3
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Consolidated
Statements of Comprehensive
Operations
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F-4
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Consolidated
Statements of Changes in Shareholders’
Equity
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F-5
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Consolidated
Statements of Cash
Flows
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F-8
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Notes to
Consolidated Financial
Statements
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F-9
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Schedule
I
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F-147
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Schedule
II
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F-150
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Schedule
III
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F-152
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting
Firm
To the
Board of Directors and Shareholders of
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
In our
opinion, the accompanying consolidated statements of financial
position and the related consolidated statements of income,
comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity and
cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad
Anónima and its subsidiaries at June 30, 2016 and 2015, and
the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of
the three years in the period ended June 30, 2016 in conformity
with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the
International Accounting Standards Board. In addition, in our
opinion, the financial statement schedules listed in the
accompanying index present
fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein
when read in conjunction with the related consolidated financial statements. Also, in our
opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects,
effective internal control over financial reporting as of June 30,
2016, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework
2013 issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the
Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company's management is responsible
for these financial statements and financial statement schedules,
for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting
and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control
over financial reporting, included in accompanying
Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial
Reporting under Item 15. Our responsibility is to express opinions
on these financial statements, on the financial statement
schedules, and on the Company's internal control over financial
reporting based on our integrated audits. We conducted our audits
in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting
Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we
plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about
whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement
and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was
maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the financial
statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing
the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, and evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial
reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control
over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material
weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and
operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed
risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as
we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.
The
accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that
the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note
1 to the consolidated financial statements, there are risks and
uncertainties in relation to the Company’s subsidiary IDB
Development. These financial statements do not include any
adjustments related to the valuation of IDBD’s assets and
liabilities that would be required if IDBD were not able to
continue as a going-concern.
A
company’s internal control over financial reporting is a
process designed 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. A company’s internal control
over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures
that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in
reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions
and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) 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
(iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or
timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, 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. Also,
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness 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.
As
described in “Management´s Annual Report on Internal
Control over Financial Reporting”, management has excluded
IDB Development from its assessment of internal control over
financial reporting as June 30, 2016 because it was acquired by the
Company in a purchase business combination during 2016. We have
also excluded IDB Development from our audit of internal control
over financial reporting. IDB Development is an indirect subsidiary
(through Tyrus S.A.) whose total assets and total revenue represent
92 % and 86 %, respectively, of the related consolidated
financial statement amounts as of and for the year ended June 30,
2016.
PRICE
WATERHOUSE & Co. S.R.L.
By:
/s/
Eduardo A. Loiácono (Partner)
Eduardo A. Loiácono
Buenos
Aires, Argentina
October 31,
2016
Glossary
The followings are
not technical definitions, but help the reader to understand
certain terms used in the wording of the notes to the Group´s
Financial Statements.
Terms
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Definitions
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Adama
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Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
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BACS
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Banco de
Crédito y Securitización S.A.
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Baicom
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Baicom Networks
S.A.
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Bartan
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Bartan Holdings and
Investments Ltd.
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BASE
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Buenos Aires Stock
Exchange
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BCRA
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Central Bank of the
Argentine Republic.
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BHSA
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Banco Hipotecario
S.A.
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Bitania
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Bitania 26
S.A
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BMBY
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Buy Me Buy You
(Note 3.A.a)
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Cellcom
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Cellcom Israel
Ltd.
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Clal
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Clal Holdings
Insurance Enterprises Ltd.
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CNV
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Securities Exchange
Commission.
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CODM
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Chief Operating
Decision Maker
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Condor
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Condor Hospitality
Trust Inc.
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Cresud
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Cresud S.A.C.I.F. y
A.
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Cyrsa
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Cyrsa
S.A.
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DFL
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Dolphin Fund
Ltd.
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DIC
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Discount Investment
Corporation Ltd.
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DN
B.V.
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Dolphin Netherlands
B.V.
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Dolphin
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Dolphin Fund Ltd.
and Dolphin Netherlands B.V.
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EHSA
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Entertainment
Holdings S.A.
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ENUSA
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Entretenimiento
Universal S.A.
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ERSA
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Emprendimiento
Recoleta S.A.
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Financial
Statements
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Consolidated
Financial Statement
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ETH
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C.A.A. Extra
Holdings Ltd.
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CPF
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Collective
Promotion Funds
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IASB
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International
Accounting Interpretations Board
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IDB
Tourism
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IDB Tourism (2009)
Ltd
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IDBD
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IDB Development
Corporation Ltd.
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IDBGI
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IDB Group
Investment Inc.
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IDBH
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IDB Holdings
Corporation Ltd.
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IFISA
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Inversiones
Financieras del Sur S.A.
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IFRIC
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International
Financial Reporting Standards Interpretation Committee
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IFRS
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International
Financial Reporting Standards
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Indarsa
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Inversora
Dársena Norte S.A.
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CPI
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Consumer Price
Index
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IRSA, "the
Company", "we "
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IRSA Inversiones y
Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
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IRSA
CP
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IRSA Propiedades
Comerciales S.A.
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Koor
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Koor Industries
Ltd.
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Lipstick
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Lipstick Management
LLC
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LRSA
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|
La Rural
S.A.
|
Metropolitan
|
|
Metropolitan 885
Third Avenue Leasehold LLC
|
New
Lipstick
|
|
New Lipstick
LLC
|
IAS
|
|
International
Accounting Standards
|
IFRS
|
|
International
Financial Reporting Standards
|
NCN
|
|
Non-Convertible
Notes
|
NIS
|
|
New Israelí
Shekel
|
NFSA
|
|
Nuevas Fronteras
S.A.
|
NPSF
|
|
Nuevo Puerto Santa
Fe S.A.
|
NYSE
|
|
New Stock
Exchange
|
PAMSA
|
|
Panamerican Mall
S.A.
|
PBC
|
|
Property &
Building Corporation Ltd.
|
PBEL
|
|
Real Estate
LTD
|
Puerto
Retiro
|
|
Puerto Retiro
S.A.
|
Quality
|
|
Quality Invest
S.A.
|
Rigby
|
|
Rigby 183
LLC
|
Shufersal
|
|
Shufersal
Ltd.
|
SRA
|
|
Sociedad Rural
Argentina
|
Tarshop
|
|
Tarshop
S.A.
|
TASE
|
|
Tel Aviv Stock
Exchange
|
IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad
Anónima
Consolidated
Statements of Financial Position
as
of June 30, 2016 and 2015
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
|
Note
|
06.30.16
|
|
06.30.15
|
ASSETS
|
|
|
|
|
Non-current
assets
|
|
|
|
|
Investment
properties
|
10 and Schedule
I
|
49,872
|
|
3,490
|
Property, plant and
equipment
|
11
|
24,055
|
|
243
|
Trading
properties
|
12
|
4,471
|
|
128
|
Intangible
assets
|
13
|
11,763
|
|
127
|
Investments in
associates and joint ventures
|
8 and
9
|
16,236
|
|
2,552
|
Deferred income tax
assets
|
22
|
638
|
|
53
|
Income tax and
minimum presumed income tax ("MPIT") credit
|
|
123
|
|
109
|
Restricted
assets
|
|
54
|
|
-
|
Trade and other
receivables
|
15
|
3,441
|
|
115
|
Employee
benefits
|
32
|
4
|
|
-
|
Investments in
financial assets
|
14
|
2,226
|
|
703
|
Financial assets
held for sale
|
16
|
3,346
|
|
-
|
Derivative
financial instruments
|
17
|
8
|
|
206
|
Total
non-current assets
|
|
116,237
|
|
7,726
|
Current
assets
|
|
|
|
|
Trading
properties
|
12
|
241
|
|
3
|
Inventories
|
|
3,246
|
|
23
|
Restricted
assets
|
|
564
|
|
9
|
Income tax and
minimum presumed income tax ("MPIT") credit
|
|
506
|
|
19
|
Financial assets
held for sale
|
16
|
1,256
|
|
-
|
Trade and other
receivables
|
15
|
13,409
|
|
1,143
|
Investments in
financial assets
|
14
|
9,656
|
|
295
|
Derivative
financial instruments
|
17
|
19
|
|
29
|
Cash and cash
equivalents
|
18
|
13,866
|
|
375
|
Total
current assets
|
|
42,763
|
|
1,896
|
TOTAL
ASSETS
|
|
159,000
|
|
9,622
|
SHAREHOLDERS’
EQUITY
|
|
|
|
|
Capital
and reserves attributable to equity holders of the
parent
|
|
|
|
|
Share
capital
|
|
575
|
|
574
|
Treasury
shares
|
|
4
|
|
5
|
Inflation
adjustment of share capital and treasury shares
|
|
123
|
|
123
|
Share
premium
|
|
793
|
|
793
|
Additional paid-in
capital from treasury shares
|
|
16
|
|
7
|
Legal
reserve
|
|
117
|
|
117
|
Special
reserve
|
|
4
|
|
4
|
Other
reserves
|
24
|
726
|
|
299
|
Accumulated
deficit
|
|
(1,243)
|
|
(40)
|
Total
capital and reserves attributable to equity holders of the
parent
|
|
1,115
|
|
1,882
|
Non-controlling
interest
|
|
12,386
|
|
376
|
TOTAL
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
|
|
13,501
|
|
2,258
|
LIABILITIES
|
|
|
|
|
Non-current
liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
Trade and other
payables
|
19
|
1,518
|
|
255
|
Borrowings
|
21
|
90,680
|
|
3,736
|
Derivative
financial instruments
|
17
|
105
|
|
265
|
Deferred income tax
liabilities
|
22
|
7,571
|
|
51
|
Employee
benefits
|
32
|
689
|
|
-
|
Salaries and social
security liabilities
|
|
11
|
|
2
|
Provisions
|
20
|
1,325
|
|
374
|
Total
non-current liabilities
|
|
101,899
|
|
4,683
|
Current
liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
Trade and other
payables
|
19
|
17,874
|
|
896
|
Borrowings
|
21
|
22,252
|
|
1,237
|
Derivative financial
instruments
|
17
|
112
|
|
238
|
Salaries and social
security liabilities
|
|
1,707
|
|
123
|
Provisions
|
20
|
1,039
|
|
52
|
Income tax and
minimum presumed income tax ("MPIT") liabilities
|
|
616
|
|
135
|
Total
current liabilities
|
|
43,600
|
|
2,681
|
TOTAL
LIABILITIES
|
|
145,499
|
|
7,364
|
TOTAL
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
|
|
159,000
|
|
9,622
|
The accompanying
notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial
Statements.
IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad
Anónima
.
Consolidated
Statements of Operations
for
the fiscal years ended June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
|
Note
|
06.30.16
|
|
06.30.15
|
|
06.30.14
|
Revenues
|
25
|
32,675
|
|
3,403
|
|
2,845
|
Costs
|
26
|
(22,499)
|
|
(1,511)
|
|
(1,354)
|
Gross
profit
|
|
10,176
|
|
1,892
|
|
1,491
|
Gain from disposal
of investment
properties
|
10
|
1,113
|
|
1,163
|
|
236
|
General and
administrative
expenses
|
27
|
(1,933)
|
|
(374)
|
|
(297)
|
Selling
expenses
|
27
|
(5,948)
|
|
(194)
|
|
(146)
|
Other operating
results,
net
|
29
|
24
|
|
28
|
|
(46)
|
Profit
from operations
|
|
3,432
|
|
2,515
|
|
1,238
|
Share of profit
(loss) of associates and joint ventures
|
8 and
9
|
447
|
|
(1,023)
|
|
(414)
|
Profit
from operations before financial results and income tax
|
|
3,879
|
|
1,492
|
|
824
|
Finance
income……………………………………………………
|
30
|
1,788
|
|
137
|
|
132
|
Finance
costs
|
30
|
(5,938)
|
|
(1,107)
|
|
(1,749)
|
Other financial
results
|
30
|
(870)
|
|
37
|
|
(102)
|
Financial
results,
net
|
30
|
(5,020)
|
|
(933)
|
|
(1,719)
|
(Loss)
/ Profit before income tax
|
|
(1,141)
|
|
559
|
|
(895)
|
Income tax
expense
|
22
|
(149)
|
|
(489)
|
|
64
|
(Loss)
/ Profit for the year
|
|
(1,290)
|
|
70
|
|
(831)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Attributable
to:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity holders of
the
parent
|
|
(693)
|
|
(41)
|
|
(786)
|
Non-controlling
interest
|
|
(597)
|
|
111
|
|
(45)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss
per share attributable to equity holders of the parent during the
year:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
|
31
|
(1.21)
|
|
(0.07)
|
|
(1.36)
|
Diluted
|
31
|
(1.21)
|
|
(0.07)
|
|
(1.36)
|
The accompanying
notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial
Statements.
IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad
Anónima
Consolidated
Statements of Comprehensive Operations
for
the fiscal years ended June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
|
06.30.16
|
|
06.30.15
|
|
06.30.14
|
(Loss) / Profit for
the year
|
(1,290)
|
|
70
|
|
(831)
|
Other
comprehensive income / (loss):
|
|
|
|
|
|
Items
that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or
loss:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Currency
translation adjustment
|
(760)
|
|
(164)
|
|
472
|
Share of currency
translation adjustment of joint ventures and associates accounted
for using the equity method
|
4,765
|
|
56
|
|
(29)
|
Share of change in
the fair value of hedging instruments of associates and joint
ventures accounted for using the equity method
|
(93)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Items
that may not be reclassified subsequently to profit or
loss:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Actuarial loss from
defined benefit plans net of income taxes
|
(42)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Other
comprehensive income / (loss) for the year
|
3,870
|
|
(108)
|
|
443
|
Total
comprehensive income / (loss) for the year
|
2,580
|
|
(38)
|
|
(388)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Attributable
to:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity
holders of the
parent
|
(840)
|
|
(165)
|
|
(438)
|
Non-controlling
interest
|
3,420
|
|
127
|
|
50
|
The accompanying
notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial
Statements.
IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad
Anónima
Consolidated
Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
for
the fiscal years ended June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
|
Attributable
to equity holders of the parent
|
|
|
|
Share
capital
|
Treasury
shares
|
Inflation
adjustment
of
share capital and treasury
shares
(2)
|
Share
premium
|
Additional
paid-in capital from treasury shares
|
Legal
reserve
|
Special
reserve
(1)
|
Other
reserves (Note 24)
|
Accumulated
deficit
|
Subtotal
|
Non-controlling
interest
|
Total
Shareholders’ equity
|
|
|
Balance
at July 1st,
2015
|
574
|
5
|
123
|
793
|
7
|
117
|
4
|
299
|
(40)
|
1,882
|
376
|
2,258
|
Loss for the
year
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(693)
|
(693)
|
(597)
|
(1,290)
|
Other comprehensive
(loss) / income for the year
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(147)
|
-
|
(147)
|
4,017
|
3,870
|
Total
comprehensive (loss) / income for the year
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(147)
|
(693)
|
(840)
|
3,420
|
2,580
|
Appropriation of
retained earnings approved by Shareholders’ meeting held
11.26.15
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
520
|
(520)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Reserve for
share-based compensation
|
1
|
(1)
|
-
|
-
|
9
|
-
|
-
|
8
|
-
|
17
|
34
|
51
|
Share of changes in
subsidiaries’ equity
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
37
|
-
|
37
|
51
|
88
|
Cumulative
translation adjustment for interest held before business
combination (Note 3)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(91)
|
-
|
(91)
|
-
|
(91)
|
Incorporation for
business combination
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
8,630
|
8,630
|
Capital
reduction
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(4)
|
(4)
|
Transactions with
non-controlling interest (Note 3)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
100
|
-
|
100
|
483
|
583
|
Capital
contribution from non-controlling interest
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
11
|
11
|
Reimbursement of
expired dividends
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
10
|
10
|
-
|
10
|
Dividends
distribution to non-controlling interest
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(615)
|
(615)
|
Balance
at June 30,
2016
|
575
|
4
|
123
|
793
|
16
|
117
|
4
|
726
|
(1,243)
|
1,115
|
12,386
|
13,501
|
The accompanying
notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial
Statements.
(1)
Related to CNV
General Resolution No. 609/12. See Note 24.
(2)
Includes Ps. 1 of
Inflation adjustment of treasury shares. See Note
24.
IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad
Anónima
Consolidated
Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ equity
for
the fiscal years ended June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
|
Attributable
to equity holders of the parent
|
|
|
|
|
Share
capital
|
Treasury
shares
|
Inflation
adjustment
of
share capital and treasury shares (2)
|
Share
premium
|
Additional
paid-in capital from treasury shares
|
Legal
reserve
|
Special
reserve
(1)
|
Other
reserves (Note 24)
|
Accumulated
deficit
|
Subtotal
|
Non-controlling
interest
|
Total
Shareholders’ equity
|
|
Balance
at July 1st, 2014
|
574
|
5
|
123
|
793
|
-
|
117
|
375
|
806
|
(785)
|
2,008
|
548
|
2,556
|
Profit for the
year
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(41)
|
(41)
|
111
|
70
|
Other comprehensive
(loss) / income for the year
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(124)
|
-
|
(124)
|
16
|
(108)
|
Total
comprehensive (loss) / income for the year
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(124)
|
(41)
|
(165)
|
127
|
(38)
|
Appropriation of
retained earnings approved by Shareholder’s’
meeting held 06.19.14
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(371)
|
(414)
|
785
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Reserve for
share-based compensation
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
22
|
-
|
22
|
-
|
22
|
Share-based
compensation
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
7
|
-
|
-
|
(7)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Capital
reduction
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(228)
|
(228)
|
Transactions with
non-controlling interest
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
16
|
-
|
16
|
(22)
|
(6)
|
Reimbursement of
expired dividends
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
1
|
-
|
1
|
Dividends
distribution to non-controlling interest
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(65)
|
(65)
|
Capital
contribution from non-controlling interest
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
16
|
16
|
Balance
at June 30, 2015
|
574
|
5
|
123
|
793
|
7
|
117
|
4
|
299
|
(40)
|
1,882
|
376
|
2,258
|
The accompanying
notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial
Statements.
(1)
Related to CNV
General Resolution No. 609/12. See Note 24.
(2)
Includes Ps. 1 of
Inflation adjustment of treasury shares. See Note
24.
IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad
Anónima
Consolidated
Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ equity
for
the fiscal years ended June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
|
Attributable
to equity holders of the parent
|
|
|
|
Share
capital
|
Treasury
shares
|
Inflation
adjustment
of
share capital and treasury
shares
(2)
|
Share
premium
|
Legal
reserve
|
Special
reserve
(1)
|
Other
reserves (Note 24)
|
Accumulated
deficit
|
Subtotal
|
Non-controlling
interest
|
Total
Shareholders’ equity
|
Balance
at July 1st,
2013
|
579
|
-
|
123
|
793
|
85
|
395
|
532
|
239
|
2,746
|
385
|
3,131
|
Loss for the
year
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(786)
|
(786)
|
(45)
|
(831)
|
Other comprehensive
income for the year
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
348
|
-
|
348
|
95
|
443
|
Total
comprehensive income / (loss) for the year
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
348
|
(786)
|
(438)
|
50
|
(388)
|
Distribution of
retained earnings approved by Shareholders’ meeting held
10.31.13
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
32
|
(20)
|
-
|
(12)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Release of reserve
for new developments approved by Shareholders’ meeting held
10.31.13
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(23)
|
23
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Distribution of
dividends approved by Shareholders’ meeting held
10.31.13
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(250)
|
(250)
|
-
|
(250)
|
Release of reserve
for new developments approved by Shareholders’ meeting held
06.19.14
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(57)
|
57
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Reserve for
share-based compensation
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
45
|
-
|
45
|
-
|
45
|
Acquisition of
treasury
shares
|
(5)
|
5
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(38)
|
-
|
(38)
|
-
|
(38)
|
Distribution of
share capital of subsidiaries
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(4)
|
(4)
|
Transactions with
non-controlling interest (Note 3)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(1)
|
-
|
(1)
|
-
|
(1)
|
Reimbursement of
expired dividends
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
1
|
(1)
|
-
|
Distribution of
dividends approved by Shareholders’ meeting
held 06.19.14
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(57)
|
(57)
|
-
|
(57)
|
Distribution of
dividends of subsidiaries
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(21)
|
(21)
|
Capital
contribution from non-controlling interest
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
139
|
139
|
Balance
at June 30,
2014
|
574
|
5
|
123
|
793
|
117
|
375
|
806
|
(785)
|
2,008
|
548
|
2,556
|
The accompanying
notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial
Statements.
(1) Related to CNV
General Resolution No. 609/12. See Note 24.
(2) Includes Ps. 1 of
Inflation adjustment of treasury shares. See Note 24.
IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad
Anónima
Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows
for
the fiscal years ended June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
|
Note
|
06.30.16
|
|
06.30.15
|
|
06.30.14
|
Operating
activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash generated from
operations
|
18
|
4,946
|
|
1,263
|
|
1,298
|
Income tax and
Minimum Presumed Income tax paid
|
|
(807)
|
|
(429)
|
|
(276)
|
Net
cash generated by operating
activities
|
|
4,139
|
|
834
|
|
1,022
|
Investing
activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital
contributions to joint ventures and associates
|
|
(207)
|
|
(39)
|
|
(20)
|
Purchases of joint
ventures and
associates
|
|
-
|
|
(1,242)
|
|
(1,132)
|
Purchases of
investment
properties
|
|
(888)
|
|
(407)
|
|
(265)
|
Proceeds from sale
of investment
properties
|
|
1,393
|
|
2,447
|
|
402
|
Purchases of
property, plant and
equipment
|
|
(1,056)
|
|
(48)
|
|
(23)
|
Purchases of
intangible
assets
|
|
(134)
|
|
(5)
|
|
(12)
|
Increase in
investments in financial
assets
|
|
(11,901)
|
|
(2,934)
|
|
(1,533)
|
Proceeds from sale
of investments in financial assets
|
|
11,957
|
|
2,339
|
|
1,648
|
Advance
payments
|
|
(7)
|
|
(14)
|
|
(30)
|
Proceeds from sale
of equity interest in associates and joint ventures
|
|
9
|
|
56
|
|
23
|
Interest received
of financial
assets
|
|
112
|
|
95
|
|
10
|
Loans granted to
related
parties
|
|
(852)
|
|
-
|
|
(2)
|
Cash incorporated
by business
combination
|
3
|
9,193
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Dividends
received
|
|
591
|
|
13
|
|
17
|
Net
cash generated by (used in) investing activities
|
|
8,210
|
|
261
|
|
(917)
|
Financing
activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from
borrowings
|
|
6,011
|
|
606
|
|
502
|
Repayments of
borrowings
|
|
(9,634)
|
|
(967)
|
|
(448)
|
Repayment of seller
financing of
shares
|
|
-
|
|
(106)
|
|
(2)
|
Dividends
paid
|
|
(106)
|
|
(69)
|
|
(113)
|
Receipts from
claims
|
|
90
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Issuance of
NCN
|
|
7,622
|
|
-
|
|
218
|
Acquisition of
non-controlling interest in subsidiaries
|
|
(1,047)
|
|
(6)
|
|
(1)
|
Capital
contribution of non-controlling
interest
|
|
1
|
|
16
|
|
139
|
Interest
paid
|
|
(3,774)
|
|
(547)
|
|
(415)
|
Proceeds of
borrowings from associates and joint ventures
|
|
4
|
|
22
|
|
17
|
Repayment of
borrowings from associates and joint ventures
|
|
(6)
|
|
(2)
|
|
(189)
|
Distribution of
capital to non-controlling interest in subsidiaries
|
|
(207)
|
|
(228)
|
|
(4)
|
Repurchase of
shares
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(38)
|
Acquisition of
derivative financial
instruments
|
|
(620)
|
|
(111)
|
|
(38)
|
Repurchase of
NCN
|
|
(121)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Proceeds from
derivative financial
instruments
|
|
1,951
|
|
2
|
|
62
|
Repayment of
principal from
NCN
|
|
(4,132)
|
|
-
|
|
(287)
|
Net
cash used in financing
activities
|
|
(3,968)
|
|
(1,390)
|
|
(597)
|
Net
Increase (Decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
|
|
8,381
|
|
(295)
|
|
(492)
|
Cash and cash
equivalents at beginning of
year
|
18
|
375
|
|
610
|
|
797
|
Foreign exchange
gain on cash and cash equivalents
|
|
5,110
|
|
60
|
|
305
|
Cash
and cash equivalents at end of year
|
18
|
13,866
|
|
375
|
|
610
|
The accompanying
notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial
Statements.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
1.
The
Group’s business and general information
IRSA was founded in
1943, and is engaged in a diversified range of real estate
activities in Argentina since 1991.
IRSA and its
subsidiaries are collectively referred to hereinafter as “the
Group”.
Cresud is our
parent company and is a corporation established and domiciled in
Argentina and IFIS Limited is the ultimate parent company of the
Group.
The Board of
Directors has approved these Financial Statements for issue on
October 31, 2016.
As of June 30,
2016, the Group has established two Operations Centers to manage
its global business, mainly through the following companies (see
Note 6).
(i)
Remains in current
and non-current assets, as financial asset held for sale (see Note
16).
(ii)
Corresponds to
Group’s associates, which are hence excluded from
consolidation.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
1.
The Group’s business and general
information (Continued)
Operations Center in Argentina
The activities of
the operations center in Argentina are mainly developed through
IRSA and its principal subsidiary, IRSA CP. Through IRSA and IRSA
CP, the Group owns, manages and develops 16 shopping centers across
Argentina, a portfolio of offices and other rental properties in
the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, and it entered the United
States of America (“USA”) real estate market in 2009,
mainly through the acquisition of non-controlling interests in
office buildings and hotels. Through IRSA or IRSA CP, the Group
also develops residential properties for sale. The Group, through
IRSA, is also involved in the operation of branded hotels. The
Group uses the term “real estate” indistinctively in
these Financial Statements to denote investment, development and/or
trading properties activities. IRSA CP's shares are listed and
traded on both the BASE (Merval: IRCP) and in NASDAQ (National
Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation) (NASDAQ:
IRCP). IRSA's shares are listed on the BASE (Merval: IRSA) and the
NYSE (NYSE: IRSA).
The activities of
the Group’s segment “financial operations and
others” is carried out mainly through BHSA, where we have a
29.91% interest (without considering treasury shares). BHSA is a
commercial bank offering a wide variety of banking activities and
related financial services to individuals, small and medium-sized
companies and large corporations, including the provision of
mortgaged loans. BHSA's shares are listed on the BASE. Besides
that, the Group has a 42.81% indirect equity interest in Tarshop,
whose main activities are credit card and loan origination
transactions.
Operations Center in Israel
During the fiscal
year ended June 30, 2014, the Group made an investment in the
Israeli market, through DFL and DN B.V., in IDBD (an Israeli
Company), with of an initial interest of 26.65%. IDBD is one of the
Israeli largest and most diversified conglomerates, which is
involved, through its subsidiaries and other investments, in
several markets and industries, including real estate, retail,
agribusiness, insurance, telecommunications, etc.; controlling or
participating in companies such as: Clal (Insurance Company),
Cellcom (Telecomunications), Adama (Agrochemicals), Shufersal
(Supermarket), PBC (Real Estate), among others. IDBD traded its
shares in TASE between May 2014 and March 2016. To date, it is only
listed as a “Debentures Company” under the Israeli law,
because some of its bonds are trading.
On October 11,
2015, the Group gained effective control over IDBD (see Note 3). As
a result, the Group has consolidated significant figures of several
industries from IDBD and its subsidiaries.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
1.
The Group’s business and general
information (Continued)
IDBD has diverse
debts containing certain covenants which have been successively
negotiated, resulting in several waivers actually expiring in
December 2016. IDBD estimates that if the original covenants of
such loans were to become effective again, it would not be able to
honor them. Non-compliance could have the effect of creditors
requiring immediate repayment of the debt.
As a holding
company, IDBD’s main sources of funds derive from the
dividends distributed by its subsidiaries, which have experienced a
reduction in recent years. Yet, there are restrictions as to the
payment of dividends based on the indebtedness level in some
subsidiaries. IDBD has projected future cash flows and expects to
have the required liquidity to meet its commitments by issuing new
debt in Israel, selling financial assets such as Clal and dividend
payouts by Clal. IDBD could also secure additional financing
through the private issuance of equity securities.
On December, 2013,
it was published in the Official Gazette of Israel the Promotion of
Competition and Reduction of Concentration the Law, 5.774-13
(‘the Concentration Law’). This law has material
implications for IDBD and its investments, including the disposal
of the controlling interest in Clal, a potential delisting of IDBD
or DIC so as to no longer trade its shares publicly, or a merger
between IDBD and DIC.
All factors
mentioned above, mainly (i) IDBD’s current financial position
and need of financing to honor its financial debt and other
commitments, (ii) the renegotiation underway with financial
creditors, and (iii) the term set by Israel’s governmental
authorities to sell the equity interest in Clal and the potential
effects of such sale, in particular, on its market value, raise
significant uncertainties as to IDBD’s capacity to continue
as a going-concern. These financial statements do not include the
adjustments or reclassifications related to the valuation of
IDBD’s assets and liabilities that would be required if IDBD
were not able to continue as a going-concern.
The Group is and
will continue working to address the uncertainties described
above.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
1.
The Group’s business and general
information (Continued)
The Group
The financial
position of IDBD and its subsidiaries at the operations center in
Israel does not affect the financial position of IRSA and its
subsidiaries at the operations center in Argentina.
IRSA and its
subsidiaries are not facing financial constraints and are compliant
with their financial commitments. In addition, the commitments and
other covenants resulting from IDBD’s debt do not have impact
on IRSA since such debt has no recourse against IRSA and it is not
granted by IRSA’s assets.
There are no
significant uncertainties as to the capacity of the Group, as a
whole, to operate as a going-concern perspective, with such
uncertainties being limited to the operation center in
Israel.
2.
Summary
of significant accounting policies
2.1.
Basis
of preparation of the Financial Statements
These consolidated
financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IFRS
issued by the IASB and IFRIC (known as the old Standard
Interpretations Committee “SIC”). All IFRS applicable
as of the date of these consolidated financial statements have been
applied.
Under IAS 29
“Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies”,
the financial statements of an entity whose functional currency
belongs to a hyperinflationary economy, regardless of whether they
apply historic cost or current cost methods, should be stated at
the current unit of measure as of the date of this consolidated
financial statements. For such purpose, in general, inflation is to
be computed in non-monetary items from the acquisition or
revaluation date, as applicable. In order to determine whether an
economy is to be considered hyperinflationary, the standard lists a
set of factors to be taken into account, including an accumulated
inflation rate near or above 100% over a three years
period.
As of June 30,
2016, it is not possible to compute the accumulated inflation rate
for the three years period ending on that date based on the
official statistics of the INDEC (Argentina Statistics Office),
because in October 2015, the INDEC ceased to compute the Wholesale
Domestic Price Index, and started to compute it again as from
January 2016.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
2.
Summary of significant accounting
policies (Continued)
As of the date of
this consolidated financial statements, the Argentine peso does not
meet the conditions to be treated as the currency of a
hyperinflationary economy, pursuant to the guidelines set forth by
IAS 29. Therefore, these consolidated financial statements have not
been restated in constant currency.
However, over the
last years, certain macroeconomic variables affecting the
Group’s business, such as payroll costs, input prices and
service rates, have experienced significant annual changes. This
factor should be taken into consideration in assessing and
interpreting the financial situation and results of operations of
the Group in these consolidated financial statements.
On October 11,
2015, the Group took over IDBD. IDBD’s fiscal year ends on
December 31 each year and the Group’s fiscal year ends on
June 30. IDBD’s quarterly and annual reporting follows the
guidelines of Israeli standards, which means that the information
is only available after the applicable statutory terms in
Argentina. Therefore, the Group is not able to include IDBD’s
quarterly results in its consolidated financial statements to be
filed with the CNV within the applicable statutory terms in
Argentina. The Group has started to consolidate IDBD’s
results of operations with a three-month lag, adjusted for the
effects of material transactions that may have taken place during
the reported period. Hence, IDBD’s results of operations for
the period beginning on October 11, 2015 (the acquisition date)
through March 31, 2016 are included in the Group’s
consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the fiscal year
ended June 30, 2016, adjusted by such material transactions
occurred between April 1 and June 30, 2016.
Given the
materiality of IDBD’s figures incorporated, the Group had to
change the format of its financial statements for the ease of
reading and analysis. The most significant change is in line with
the new organizational structure, which is split into two large
operations centers in Argentina and Israel. In this regard, changes
have been made to certain notes and tables and their respective
order, classification and content in the financial statements, on a
geographic basis and taking into consideration the significance of
the Group’s global operations following IDBD’s
consolidation.
(b)
Current
and non-current classification
The Group presents
current and non-current assets, and current and non-current
liabilities, as separate classifications in its statement of
financial position according with the operating cycle of each
activity. Current assets and current liabilities include the assets
and liabilities that are either realized or settled within 12
months from the end of the fiscal year.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
2.
Summary of significant accounting
policies (Continued)
All other assets
and liabilities are classified as non-current. Current and deferred
tax assets and liabilities (income tax liabilities) are presented
separately from each other and from other assets and liabilities as
current and non-current, respectively.
(c)
Presentation
currency
The consolidated
financial statements are presented in millions of Argentine Pesos.
Unless otherwise stated or the context otherwise requires,
references to ‘Peso amounts’ or ‘Ps.’, are
of Argentine Pesos, references to ‘US$’ or ‘US
dollars’ are of United States dollars and references to "NIS"
are of New Israeli Shekel.
The fiscal year
begins on July 1st and ends on June 30 of the following
year.
The consolidated
financial statements have been prepared under historical cost
criteria, as modified by financial assets and financial liabilities
(including derivative instruments) at fair value through profit or
loss, financial assets and other assets held for sale and
share-based compensation at fair value.
The Group reports
cash flows from operating activities using the indirect method.
Interest paid is presented within financing cash flows. Interest
received is presented within investing activities. The acquisitions
and disposals of investment properties are disclosed as cash flows
from investing activities as this most appropriately reflects the
Group’s business activities. Cash flows in respect to trading
properties are disclosed as cash flows from operating activities
because these items are sold in the ordinary course of
business.
The preparation of
consolidated financial statements at a certain date requires making
estimates and evaluations affecting the amount of assets and
liabilities recorded and contingent assets and liabilities
disclosed at such date, as well as income and expenses recorded
during the year. Actual results might differ from the estimates and
evaluations made at the date of preparation of these financial
statements. The most significant judgments made by Management in
applying the Group’s accounting policies and the major
estimations and significant judgments are described in Note
5.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
2.
Summary of significant accounting
policies (Continued)
2.2.
New
accounting standards
The following
standards, amendments and interpretations have been issued by the
IASB and by the IFRIC. Below we outline the standards, amendments
and interpretations that may potentially have an impact on the
Group at the time of application.
IFRS 16 "Leases". Will supersede IAS 17
currently in force (and associated interpretations) and its scope
includes all leases, with a few specific exceptions. Under the new
standard, lessees are required to account for leases under one
single model in the balance sheet that is similar to the one used
to account for financial leases under IAS 17. There are two
exceptions to this rule: to recognize the lease of low-cost assets
(for example, personal computers) and short-term leases (for
instance, leases for a 12 months or shorter term). As regards the
lease commencement date, the lessee shall recognize the obligation
to make rental payments (for instance, leases payable) and an asset
that represents the right to use the leased asset during the term
of the lease agreement (rights of use). There is almost no changes
to lessor accounting. Becomes effective for fiscal years beginning
on January 1, 2019, that is, in the case of the Group for the
fiscal year ended on June 30, 2020. It may be applied earlier
provided IFRS 15 is also adopted. The Group is currently assessing
the potential impact of the amendments on its financial
statements.
Amendments to IAS 7 "Disclosure
initiative". Amendments provide that the entity shall
disclose information so that users of the financial statements may
assess the changes in liabilities resulting from financing
activities, including both cash-flow and non-cash-flow derivatives.
Becomes effective for fiscal years beginning on January 1, 2017,
that is, in the case of the Group for the fiscal year ended on June
30, 2018. Comparative information for prior fiscal years is not
mandatory. Earlier adoption is permitted. The Group is currently
assessing the potential impact of the amendments on its financial
statements.
Amendments to IAS 12 "Recognition of deferred
tax assets for unrealized losses". The amendments clarify
the accounting of deferred income tax assets in the case of
unrealized losses on instruments measured at fair
value. Becomes effective for fiscal years beginning on
January 1, 2017, that is, in the case of the Group for the fiscal
year ended on June 30, 2018. Earlier adoption is permitted. The
Group is currently assessing the potential impact of the amendments
on its financial statements.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
2.
Summary of significant accounting
policies (Continued)
Amendments to IAS 1 "Presentation of Financial
Statements". Amendments establish guidance on grouping
significant items, provides for the disclosure of
relevant information for certain items and disclosures that are to
be included in relation to accounting policies adopted by each
entity and other additional disclosures in financial statements.
Becomes effective for fiscal years beginning on January 1, 2016,
that is, in the case of the Group for the fiscal year ended on June
30, 2017. Earlier adoption is permitted. The Group is currently
assessing the potential impact of the amendments on its financial
statements.
Cycle of annual improvements 2014. IFRS 5
“Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued
Operations”: A new classification category has been
established for these assets and the amendment adds guidance on how
to treat changes to disposal plans for those assets classified as
held for sale. Becomes effective for fiscal years beginning on
January 1, 2016, that is, in the case of the Group for the fiscal
year ended on June 30, 2017. The Group is currently assessing the
potential impact of the amendments on its financial
statements.
Cycle of annual improvements 2014. IFRS 7
“Financial Instruments: Disclosures”: It
clarifies that amendments established in December, 2011 on
offsetting financial assets and liabilities, and amendments
established in September 2014 will be of retroactive application to
annual fiscal years as from January 1, 2013, in the first case, and
January 1, 2016 in the second case. In addition, it sets forth the
specific disclosure requirements related to servicing contracts
related to financial assets transferred. Becomes effective for
fiscal years beginning on January 1, 2016, that is, in the case of
the Group for the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2017. The Group is
currently assessing the potential impact of the amendments on its
financial statements.
IAS 27 Revised “Consolidated Financial
Statements”. On August 12, 2014 the IASB has released
an amendment to IAS 27 “Equity method in Separate Financial
Statements”. The amendment reinstates the equity method as an
option to account for investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures
and associates in separate financial statements. The amendment
becomes effective for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1,
2016; that is, in the case of the Group for the fiscal year ended
on June 30, 2017. It may be applied earlier. The Group is currently
assessing the potential impact of the amendments on its financial
statements.
IFRS 9 “Financial
Instruments”. Adds a new impairment model based on
expected losses and introduces some minor amendments to the
classification and measurement of financial assets. Additionally,
this amendment to IFRS 9 includes the new general hedge accounting
model, allow adoption of the treatment of fair value changes due to
own credit on liabilities designated at fair value through profit
or loss. The new standard replaces all previous versions
of IFRS 9 and becomes effective for fiscal years starting on or
after January 1, 2018, that is, in the case of the Group for
financial statements ended on June 30, 2019. The Group is currently
assessing the potential impact of the amendments on its financial
statements.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
2.
Summary of significant accounting
policies (Continued)
IFRS 15 “Revenues from contracts with
customers”. Replaces IAS 11 “Construction
Contracts”, IAS 18 “Revenue”, IFRIC 13
“Customer Loyalty Programs”, IFRIC 15 “Agreements
for the Construction of Real Estate”, IFRIC 18
“Transfer of Assets from Customers” and SIC-31
“Revenue - Barter Transactions Involving Advertising
Services”. Provides the new revenue recognition model derived
from contracts with customers. The core principle underlying the
model is satisfaction of obligations assumed with customers.
Applies to all contracts with customers, other than those covered
by other IFRSs, such as leases, insurance and financial instruments
contracts. The standard does not address recognition of interest or
dividend income. IFRS 15 becomes effective for all fiscal years
beginning as from January 1st, 2018, that is, for financial
statements ended on June 30, 2019 and may be adopted earlier.
Application is retroactive. As of the date of these consolidated
financial statements, the Group is assessing the impact that this
standard shall have on its financial position and the results of
operations.
Amendments to IAS 16 “Property, Plant and
Equipment” and IAS 38 “Intangible Assets”.
The amendments provide further guidance on the calculation of
depreciation and amortization. Become effective for fiscal years
beginning on or after January 1st, 2016; hence, in the case of the
Group, they become effective for the fiscal year ended June 30,
2017. It may be applied earlier. The Group is currently assessing
the potential impact of the amendments on its financial
statements.
Amendments to IFRS 11 “Joint
Arrangements”. The amendments clarify accounting for
acquisitions where the business involves joint operations.
Amendments become effective for fiscal years beginning on or after
January 1st, 2016; hence, in the case of the Group, they become
effective for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017. It may be
applied earlier. The Group is currently assessing the potential
impact of the amendments on its financial statements.
On the issue date
of these financial statements there are no other standards,
amendments and interpretations issued by the IASB and IFRIC that
are yet to become effective and that are expected to have a
material effect on the Group.
2.3.
Scope
of consolidation
Subsidiaries are
all entities (including structured entities) over which the Group
has control. The Group controls an entity when the Group is exposed
to, or has rights to variable returns from its involvement with the
entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its
power over the entity. The Group also analyzes whether there is
control when it does not hold more than 50% of the voting rights of
an entity, but does have capacity to define its relevant activities
because of de-facto control.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
2.
Summary of significant accounting
policies (Continued)
The Group uses the
acquisition method of accounting to account for business
combinations. The consideration transferred for the acquisition of
a subsidiary is the fair value of the assets transferred, the
liabilities incurred and the equity interests issued by the Group.
Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred. Identifiable
assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed
in a business combination are measured initially at their fair
values at the acquisition date.
The Group
recognizes any non-controlling interest in the acquire on an
acquisition-by-acquisition basis either at fair value or at the
non-controlling interest’s proportionate share of the
acquirer’s net assets. The Group chooses the method to be
used on a case by case base.
The excess of the
sum of the consideration transferred, the amount of any
non-controlling interest in the acquire and the acquisition-date
fair value of any previous equity interest in the acquire over the
fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired is recorded as
goodwill. If the total of consideration transferred,
non-controlling interest recognized and previously held interest
measured is less than the fair value of the net assets of the
subsidiary acquired in the case of a bargain purchase, the
difference is recognized directly in the statement of income as
“Bargain purchase gains”.
The Group conducts
its business through several operating and investment companies,
the principal are listed below:
|
|
|
June
30, 2016
|
June
30, 2015
|
June
30, 2014
|
Name
of the entity
|
Country
|
Main
activity
|
%
of ownership interest held
by
the Group (4)
|
%
of ownership interest held
by
the
non-controlling
interest
|
%
of ownership interest held
by
the Group (4)
|
%
of ownership interest held
by
the
non-controlling
interest
|
%
of ownership interest held
by
the Group (4)
|
%
of ownership interest held
by
the
non-controlling
interest
|
Direct
interest of IRSA:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
IRSA CP
(3)
|
Argentina
|
Real
estate
|
94.61%
|
5.39%
|
95.80%
|
4.20%
|
95.71%
|
4.29%
|
E-Commerce Latina
S.A. (3)
|
Argentina
|
Investment
|
100.00%
|
-
|
100.00%
|
-
|
100.00%
|
-
|
Efanur
S.A.
|
Uruguay
|
Investment
|
100.00%
|
-
|
100.00%
|
-
|
100.00%
|
-
|
Hoteles Argentinos
S.A.
|
Argentina
|
Hotel
|
80.00%
|
20.00%
|
80.00%
|
20.00%
|
80.00%
|
20.00%
|
Inversora
Bolívar S.A.
|
Argentina
|
Investment
|
100.00%
|
-
|
100.00%
|
-
|
100.00%
|
-
|
Llao Llao Resorts
S.A. (1)
|
Argentina
|
Hotel
|
50.00%
|
50.00%
|
50.00%
|
50.00%
|
50.00%
|
50.00%
|
Nuevas Fronteras
S.A.
|
Argentina
|
Hotel
|
76.34%
|
23.66%
|
76.34%
|
23.66%
|
76.34%
|
23.66%
|
Palermo Invest
S.A.
|
Argentina
|
Investment
|
100.00%
|
-
|
100.00%
|
-
|
100.00%
|
-
|
Ritelco
S.A.
|
Uruguay
|
Investment
|
100.00%
|
-
|
100.00%
|
-
|
100.00%
|
-
|
Solares de Santa
María S.A. (8)
|
Argentina
|
Real
estate
|
-
|
-
|
100.00%
|
-
|
100.00%
|
-
|
Tyrus
S.A.
|
Uruguay
|
Investment
|
100.00%
|
-
|
100.00%
|
-
|
100.00%
|
-
|
Unicity S.A.
(8)
|
Argentina
|
Investment
|
-
|
-
|
100.00%
|
-
|
100.00%
|
-
|
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
2.
Summary of significant accounting
policies (Continued)
|
|
|
June
30, 2016
|
June
30, 2015
|
June
30, 2014
|
Name
of the entity
|
Country
|
Main
activity
|
%
of ownership interest held
by
the Group (4)
|
%
of ownership interest held by the non-controlling
interest
|
%
of ownership interest held
by
the Group (4)
|
%
of ownership interest held by the non-controlling
interest
|
%
of ownership interest held
by
the Group (4)
|
%
of ownership interest held by the non-controlling
interest
|
Interest
indirectly held through IRSA CP:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Arcos del Gourmet
S.A.
|
Argentina
|
Real
estate
|
90.00%
|
10.00%
|
90.00%
|
10.00%
|
90.00%
|
10.00%
|
Emprendimiento
Recoleta S.A.
|
Argentina
|
Real
estate
|
53.68%
|
46.32%
|
53.68%
|
46.32%
|
53.68%
|
46.32%
|
Fibesa
S.A.
|
Argentina
|
Real
estate
|
100.00%
|
-
|
100.00%
|
-
|
100.00%
|
-
|
Panamerican Mall
S.A.
|
Argentina
|
Real
estate
|
80.00%
|
20.00%
|
80.00%
|
20.00%
|
80.00%
|
20.00%
|
Shopping
Neuquén S.A.
|
Argentina
|
Real
estate
|
99.14%
|
0.86%
|
99.14%
|
0.86%
|
99.07%
|
0.93%
|
Torodur
S.A.
|
Uruguay
|
Investment
|
100.00%
|
-
|
100.00%
|
-
|
100.00%
|
-
|
Interest
indirectly held through Tyrus S.A.:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dolphin Fund Ltd.
(2)
|
Bermuda
|
Investment
|
91.57%
|
8.43%
|
91.57%
|
8.43%
|
86.16%
|
13.84%
|
I Madison
LLC
|
United
States
|
Investment
|
100.00%
|
-
|
100.00%
|
-
|
100.00%
|
-
|
IRSA Development
LP
|
United
States
|
Investment
|
100.00%
|
-
|
100.00%
|
-
|
100.00%
|
-
|
IRSA International
LLC
|
United
States
|
Investment
|
100.00%
|
-
|
100.00%
|
-
|
100.00%
|
-
|
Jiwin
S.A.
|
Uruguay
|
Investment
|
100.00%
|
-
|
100.00%
|
-
|
100.00%
|
-
|
Liveck
S.A.
|
Uruguay
|
Investment
|
100.00%
|
-
|
100.00%
|
-
|
100.00%
|
-
|
Real Estate
Investment Group IV LP (REIG IV)
|
Bermuda
|
Investment
|
100.00%
|
-
|
100.00%
|
-
|
100.00%
|
-
|
Real Estate
Investment Group V LP
|
Bermuda
|
Investment
|
100.00%
|
-
|
100.00%
|
-
|
100.00%
|
-
|
Real Estate
Strategies LLC
|
United
States
|
Investment
|
100.00%
|
-
|
100.00%
|
-
|
100.00%
|
-
|
Interest
indirectly held through Efanur S.A.:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Real Estate
Strategies LP
|
Bermuda
|
Investment
|
66.83%
|
33.17%
|
66.83%
|
33.17%
|
66.83%
|
33.17%
|
Interest
indirectly held through Dolphin Fund Ltd.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
IDB Development
Corporation Ltd. (7)
|
Israel
|
Investment
|
68.28%
|
31.72%
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
2.
Summary of significant accounting
policies (Continued)
|
|
|
June
30, 2016
|
Name
of the entity
|
Country
|
Main
activity
|
%
of ownership interest held
by
the Group (4)
|
%
of ownership interest held by the non-controlling
interest
|
Interest
indirectly held through IDBD:
|
|
|
|
|
Discount Investment
Corporation Ltd.
|
Israel
|
Investment
|
76.43%
|
23.57%
|
IDB Tourism (2009)
Ltd.
|
Israel
|
Holding company in
the tourism services sector
|
100.00%
|
-
|
IDB Group
Investment Inc.
|
Israel
|
Investment
|
100.00%
|
-
|
Interest
indirectly held through Discount Investment Corporation
Ltd:
|
|
|
|
|
Property &
Building Corporation Ltd.
|
Israel
|
Real
estate
|
76.45%
|
23.55%
|
Gav Yam Land
Ltd.
|
Israel
|
Real
estate
|
52.80%
|
47.20%
|
Israel Property
Rental Corporation Ltd. (ISPRO)
|
Israel
|
Real
estate
|
76.45%
|
23.55%
|
MATAM - Haifa
Science Industries Center
|
Israel
|
Real
estate
|
38.30%
|
61.70%
|
Neveh-Gad Building
& Development Ltd.
|
Israel
|
Real
estate
|
76.45%
|
23.55%
|
Hadarim Properties
Ltd.
|
Israel
|
Real
estate
|
76.45%
|
23.55%
|
PBC USA Investment
Inc.
|
United
States
|
Real
estate
|
76.45%
|
23.55%
|
Shufersal
Ltd.
|
Israel
|
Supermarket
|
52.95%
|
47.05%
|
Shufersal Real
Estate Ltd.
|
Israel
|
Supermarket
|
52.95%
|
47.05%
|
Koor Industries
Ltd.(5)
|
Israel
|
Holding company in
the agrochemical sector
|
100.00%
|
-
|
Cellcom Israel Ltd.
(6)
|
Israel
|
Communication
services
|
41.77%
|
58.23%
|
Netvision
Ltd.
|
Israel
|
Communication
services
|
41.77%
|
58.23%
|
Elron Electronic
Industries Ltd.
|
Israel
|
Technology
development – Holding
|
50.32%
|
49.68%
|
Bartan Holdings and
Investments Ltd.
|
Israel
|
Investment
|
55.68%
|
44.32%
|
Epsilon Investment
House Ltd.
|
Israel
|
Investment
|
68.75%
|
31.25%
|
(1)
The Group has
consolidated the investment in Llao Llao Resorts S.A. considering
its equity interest and a shareholder agreement that confers it
majority of votes in the decision making
process.
(2)
Includes interest
indirectly held through Ritelco S.A..
(3)
Includes interest
indirectly held through Tyrus S.A..
(4)
Correspond to
interest directly held in each company.
(5)
Owns a 40% equity
interest of Adama.
(6)
The Group has
consolidated the interest in Cellcom taking into consideration its
equity interest and decision-making power given the fact that the
remaining interests are too disperse.
(7)
Until takeover was
secured, IDBD was valued at fair value in accordance with IAS 28
exception.
(8)
Were merged on July
1, 2015.
The Group takes
into account both quantitative and qualitative aspects in order to
determine which non-controlling interests in subsidiaries are
considered significant.
(b)
Changes
in ownership interests in subsidiaries without change of
control
Transactions with
non-controlling interests that do not result in loss of control are
accounted for as equity transactions – that is, as
transactions with the owners in their capacity as owners. The
recorded value corresponds to the difference between the fair value
of the consideration paid and/or receive and the relevant share
acquired and/or transferred of the carrying value of net assets of
the subsidiary.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
2.
Summary of significant accounting
policies (Continued)
(c)
Disposal
of subsidiaries without of control
When the Group
ceases to have control any retained interest in the entity is
re-measured at its fair value at the date when control is lost,
with changes in carrying amount recognized in profit or loss. The
fair value is the initial carrying amount for the purposes of
subsequently accounting for the retained interest as an associate,
joint venture or financial asset. In addition, any amounts
previously recognized in other comprehensive income in respect of
that entity are accounted for as if the Group had directly disposed
of the related assets or liabilities. This may mean that amounts
previously recognized in other comprehensive income are
reclassified to profit or loss.
Associates are all
entities over which the Group has significant influence but not
control, representing an interest between 20% and at least 50% of
the voting rights. Investments in associates are accounted for
using the equity method of accounting, except as otherwise
indicated as explained below. Under the equity method, the
investment is initially recognized at cost, and the carrying amount
is increased or decreased to recognize the investor’s share
of the profit or loss of the investee after the date of
acquisition. The Group’s investment in associates includes
goodwill identified on acquisition.
IAS 28
“Investments in Associates” provides an exemption from
applying the equity method where investments in associates are held
through “Venture Capital Organizations” (VCO) or
venture capital entities, as defined in Spanish, even when the
Group is not a VCO. This type of investment may be accounted for at
fair value with changes in net income for the years because such
measure proves to be more useful to users of financial statements
than the equity method.
As of each year end
or upon the existence of evidence of impairment, a determination is
made as to whether there is any objective indication of impairment
in the value of the investments in associates. If this is the case,
the Group calculates the amount of impairment as the difference
between the recoverable amount of the Associates and its carrying
value and recognizes the amount adjacent to "Share of profit /
(loss) of joint ventures’ and associates" in the statement of
income.
Joint arrangements
are arrangements of which the Group and other party or parties have
joint control bound by a contractual arrangement. Under IFRS 11,
investments in joint arrangements are classified as either joint
ventures or joint operations depending on the contractual rights
and obligations each investor has rather than the legal structure
of the joint arrangement. A joint venture is a joint arrangement
whereby the parties that have joint control of the arrangement have
rights to the net assets of the arrangement. A joint operation is a
joint arrangement whereby the parties that have joint control of
the arrangement have rights to the assets, and obligations for the
liabilities, relating to the arrangement. The Group has assessed
the nature of its joint arrangements and determined them to be
joint ventures.
IRSA
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
2.
Summary of significant accounting
policies (Continued)
Investments in
joint ventures are accounted for under the equity method. Under the
equity method of accounting, interests in joint ventures are
initially recognized in the consolidated statements of financial
position at cost and adjusted thereafter to recognize the
Group’s share of the post-acquisition profits or losses in
the income statements and in other comprehensive income
respectively.
The Group
determines at each reporting date whether there is any objective
evidence that the investment in the joint ventures is impaired. If
this is the case, the Group calculates the amount of impairment as
the difference between the recoverable amount of the joint venture
and its carrying value and recognizes the amount adjacent to "Share
of profit / (loss) of joint ventures and associates" in the
statement of income.
Operating segments
are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting
provided to the chief operating decision-maker, responsible for
allocate resources and assessing performance. The operating
segments are included in Note 6.
2.5.
Foreign
currency translation
(a)
Functional
and presentation currency
Items included in
the financial statements of each of the Group’s entities are
measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in
which the entity operates (‘the functional currency’).
The consolidated financial statements are presented in Argentine
Pesos, which is the Group’s presentation
currency.
(b)
Transactions
and balances in foreign currency
Foreign currency
transactions are translated into the functional currency using the
exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Foreign
exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such
transactions and from the translation at year-end exchange rates of
monetary assets and liabilities nominated in foreign currencies are
recognized in the profit or loss for the year.
Foreign exchange
gains and losses are presented in the statement of income within
finance income and finance costs, as appropriate, unless they are
capitalized.
IRSA
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
2.
Summary of significant accounting
policies (Continued)
The results and
financial position of all the Group entities (none of which has the
currency of a hyperinflationary economy) that have a functional
currency different from the presentation currency are translated
into the presentation currency as follows:
(i) Assets, liabilities
and goodwill for each statement of financial position presented are
translated at the closing rate at the date of that financial
position;
(ii) income and expenses
for each statement of comprehensive income are translated at
average exchange rates (unless this average is not a reasonable
approximation of the cumulative effect of the rates prevailing on
the transaction dates, in which case income and expenses are
translated at the rate on the dates of the transactions);
and
(iii) all resulting
exchange differences are recognized in the statement of
comprehensive income.
2.6.
Investment
properties
Investment
properties are those properties owned by the Group that are held
either to earn long-term rental income or for capital appreciation,
or both, and that is not occupied by the companies in the
consolidated Group. Investment property also includes property that
is being constructed or developed for future use as investment
property. The Group also classifies land whose future use has not
been determined yet as investment properties.
The Group’s
investment properties primarily comprise the Group’s
portfolio of shopping centers and offices, certain property under
development and undeveloped land.
Investment
properties are measured initially at cost. Cost comprises the
purchase price and directly attributable expenditures.
For properties
under development, capitalization of costs includes not only
financial costs, but also all costs directly attributable to works
in process, from commencement of construction until it is completed
and property is in conditions to start operating.
Direct expenses
related to lease contract negotiation (such as payment to third
parties for services rendered and certain specific taxes related to
execution of such contracts) are capitalized as part of the book
value of the relevant investment properties and amortized over the
term of the lease.
IRSA
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
2.
Summary of significant accounting
policies (Continued)
The Group has
adopted the cost model for all of its investment properties.
Therefore, at the date of each statement of financial position,
investment properties are carried at amortized cost, less
impairment losses, if any. Where individual components of an item
of investment property have different useful lives, they are
accounted for as separate items, which are depreciated separately.
Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount
or recognized as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is
probable that future economic benefits associated with the item
will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured
reliably.
Land and property
under constructions are not depreciated. Depreciation of the
remaining investment properties is calculated, based on a component
approach, using the straight-line method over the estimated useful
life of each component. The remaining useful life as of June 30,
2016 is as follows:
Shopping
Center portfolio
|
Between 11 and 30
years
|
Offices and other
rental properties portfolio
|
Between 8 and 100
years
|
As of each year-end
an impairment test is performed on the recoverable value and/or
residual useful life of assets. If there be any indicators of
impairment, the recoverable amount and/or residual useful life of
impaired asset(s) is computed, and an impairment adjustment is
made, if applicable. The asset’s residual values and useful
lives are reviewed, if appropriate, at least at each financial
year-end.
An asset’s
carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable
amount if the asset’s carrying amount is greater than its
estimated recoverable amount.
Investment
properties are derecognized when they are disposed of or when they
are permanently withdrawn from use and no future economic benefits
are expected to arise from their disposals. Gains or losses on
disposals or retirements of investment properties are determined by
comparing the net disposal proceeds and their carrying amounts at
the date of disposal. The gains or losses are recognized in the
statements of income and disclosed separately under the line item
“Gain from disposal of investment property”. Proceeds
from the sale of such property are accounted for when the material
risks and benefits have been transferred to the
purchaser.
2.7.
Property,
plant and equipment
This category
primarily comprises, buildings or portions of a building used for
administrative purposes, machines, computers, and other equipment,
motor vehicles, furniture, fixtures and fittings and improvements
to the Group’s corporate offices.
The Group has also
several hotel properties. Based on the respective contractual
arrangements with hotel managers and / or given their direct
operators nature, the Group considers it retains significant
exposure to the variations in the cash flows of the hotel
operations, and accordingly, hotels are treated as owner-occupied
properties and classified under "Property, plant and
equipment".
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indicated)
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All property, plant
and equipment (“PPE”) are stated at acquisition cost
less depreciation and accumulated impairment, if any. The
acquisition cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable
to the acquisition of the items. For properties under development,
capitalization of costs includes not only financial costs, but also
all costs directly attributable to works in process, from
commencement of construction until it is completed and property is
in conditions to start operating.
Subsequent costs
are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognized as
a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that
future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the
Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. Such costs
may include the cost of improvements and replacement of parts as
they meet the conditions to be capitalized. The carrying amount of
those parts that are replaced is derecognized Repairs and
maintenance are charged as incurred in the statement of income.
Depreciation, based on a component approach, is calculated using
the straight-line method to allocate the cost over the
assets’ estimated useful lives. The remaining useful life as
of June 30, 2016 is as follows:
Buildings and
facilities
|
Between 5 and 50
years
|
Machinery and
equipment
|
Between 3 and 17
years
|
Communication
networks
|
Between 3 and 20
years
|
Others
|
Between 3 and 25
years
|
The assets’
residual values and useful lives are reviewed and adjusted, if
appropriate, at least at each financial year-end.
An asset’s
carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable
amount if its carrying amount is greater than its estimated
recoverable amount.
Gains from the sale
of these assets are recognized when the significant risks and
rewards have transferred to the buyer. This will normally take
place on unconditional exchange, generally when legal title passes
to the buyer and it is probable that the buyer will pay. For
conditional exchanges, sales are recognized when these conditions
are satisfied.
Gains and losses on
disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds net of direct
expenses related to such sales, with the carrying amount as of the
date of each transaction. Gains and losses from the disposal of
property, plant and equipment items are recognized within
“Other operating results, net” in the statement of
comprehensive income.
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indicated)
2.
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Leases are
classified at their inception as either operating or finance leases
based on the economic substance of the agreement.
A Group company is
the lessor:
Properties leased
out to tenants under operating leases are included in
“Investment Properties” in the statement of financial
position. See Note 2.23. for the recognition of rental income. The
Group does not have any assets leased out under finance
leases.
A Group company is
the lessee:
The Group acquires
certain specific assets (especially machinery and computer
equipment) under finance leases. Finance leases are capitalized at
the commencement of the lease at the lower of the fair value of the
property and the present value of the minimum lease payments.
Capitalized lease assets are depreciated over the shorter of the
estimated useful life of the assets and the lease term. The finance
charges are charged over the lease period so as to produce a
constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the
liability for each period. Liabilities corresponding to finance
leases, measured at discounted value, are included in current and
non-current borrowings.
Operating leases
where the Group acts as lessee mainly include offices.
Goodwill represents
future economic benefits arising from assets that are not capable
of being individually identified and separately recognized by the
Group on an acquisition. Goodwill is initially measured as the
difference between the fair value of the consideration transferred,
plus the amount of non-controlling interest in the acquisition and,
in business combinations achieved in stages, the acquisition-date
fair value of the previously held equity interest in the
acquisition; and the net fair value of the identifiable assets and
liabilities assumed on the acquisition date.
Goodwill is not
amortized but tested for impairment on an annual basis, or more
frequently if there is an indication of impairment.
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For the purpose of
impairment testing, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for
which there are separately identifiable cash flows, known as
cash-generating units (“CGU”). In order to determine
whether any impairment loss should be recognized, the book value of
CGU or CGU groups is compared against its recoverable value. Net
book value of CGU and CGU groups include goodwill and assets with
limited useful life (such as, investment properties, property,
plant and equipment, intangible assets and working capital
net).
If the recoverable
amount of the CGU is less than the carrying amount of the unit, the
impairment loss is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of
any goodwill allocated to the unit and then to the other assets of
the unit pro-rata on the basis of the carrying amount of each asset
in the unit. Impairment losses recognized for goodwill are not
reversed in a subsequent periods.
Recoverable amount
of a CGU is the higher of fair value less costs-to-sell and
value-in-use. The fair value is the amount at which a
cash-generating unit may be sold in a current transaction between
unrelated, willing and duly informed parties. Value-in-use is the
present value of all estimated future cash flows expected to be
derived from CGU or CGU groups.
Acquired computer
software licenses are capitalized on the basis of the costs
incurred to acquire and bring to use the specific software. These
costs are amortized over their estimated useful lives of 3 years.
Costs associated with maintaining computer software programs are
recognized as an expense as incurred.
(c)
Branding
and client relationships
This relates to the
fair value of brands and client relationships arising at the time
of the business combination with IDBD. They are subsequently valued
at cost, less the accumulated amortization or impairment. Client
relationships have a 12-year useful life, while brands have an
indefinite useful life.
(d)
Right
to receive future units under barter agreements
The Group also
enters into barter transactions where the Group normally exchanges
undeveloped parcels of land with third-party developers for future
property to be constructed on the bartered land. The Group
generally receives monetary assets as part of the transactions
and/or a right to receive future units to be constructed by
developers. Such rights are initially recognized at cost (which is
the fair value of the land assigned) and such rights are not
adjusted later, unless there is any sign of
impairment.
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indicated)
2.
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At the date of each
statements of financial position, the Group reviews the carrying
amounts of its intangible assets to determine whether there is any
indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If
any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is
estimated in order to determine the extent, if any, of the
impairment loss.
Trading properties
comprises those properties either intended for sale or in the
process of construction for sale. Trading properties are carried at
the lower of cost and net realizable value. Where there is a change
in use of investment properties evidenced by the commencement of
development with a view to sale, the properties are reclassified as
trading properties at their cost, which is the carrying value at
the date of change in use. They are subsequently carried at the
lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost comprises all costs of
purchase, costs of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing
the trading properties to their present location and
condition.
Inventories include
assets held for sale in the ordinary course of the Group's business
activities, assets in production or construction process for sale
purposes, and materials, supplies or other assets held for
consumption in the process of producing sales and/or
services.
Inventories are
measured at the lower of cost or net realizable value.
Net realizable
value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of
business less selling expenses. It is determined on an ongoing
basis, taking into account the product type and aging, based on the
accumulated prior experience with the useful life of the product.
The Group periodically reviews the inventory and its aging and
books an allowance for impairment, as necessary.
The cost of
consumable supplies, materials and other assets is determined using
the weighted average cost method, the cost of inventories of mobile
phones, related accessories and spare parts is priced under the
moving average method, and the cost of the remaining inventories is
priced under the first in, first out (FIFO) method.
Cost comprises all
costs of purchase, costs of conversion and other costs incurred in
bringing the inventories to their present location and condition.
Inventories and materials are initially recognized at cash price,
and the difference being charged as finance cost.
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2.
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2.12.
Financial
instruments
The Group
classifies its financial assets in the following categories: those
to be measured subsequently at fair value, and those to be measured
at amortized cost. This classification depends on whether the
financial asset is an equity investment or a debt
investment.
Debt
investments
A debt investment
is classified as “amortized cost” only if both of the
following criteria are met: (i) the objective of the Group’s
business model is to hold the asset to collect the contractual cash
flows; and (ii) the contractual terms give rise on specified dates
to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on
the principal outstanding. The nature of any derivatives embedded
in the debt investment are considered in determining whether the
cash flows of the investment are solely payment of principal and
interest on the principal outstanding and are not accounted for
separately.
If either of the
two criteria mentioned in the previous paragraph is not met, the
debt instrument is classified as “fair value through profit
or loss”. The Group has not designated any debt investment as
measured at fair value through profit or loss to eliminate or
significantly reduce an accounting mismatch. Changes in fair values
and gains from disposal of financial assets at fair value through
profit or loss are recorded within “Financial results,
net” in the statements of income.
Equity
investments
All equity
investments, which are not subsidiaries associate companies and
joint venture of the Group, are measured at fair value. Equity
investments that are held for trading are measured at fair value
through profit or loss. For all other equity investments, the Group
can make an irrevocable election at initial recognition to
recognize changes in fair value through other comprehensive income
rather than profit or loss. The Group decided to recognize changes
in fair value of equity investments through changes in profit or
loss.
At initial
recognition, the Group measures a financial asset at its fair value
plus, in the case of a financial asset not at fair value through
profit or loss, transaction costs that are directly attributable to
the acquisition of the financial asset. Transaction costs of
financial assets carried at fair value though profit or loss are
expensed in the income statement.
In general, the
Group uses the transaction price to ascertain the fair value of a
financial instrument on initial recognition. In the other cases,
the Group records a gain or loss on initial recognition only if the
fair value of the financial instrument can be supported by other
comparable transactions observable in the market for the same type
of instrument or if based on a technical valuation that only inputs
observable market data. Unrecognized gains or losses on initial
recognition of a financial asset are recognized later on, only to
the extent they arise from a change in factors (including time)
that market participants would consider upon setting the
price.
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indicated)
2.
Summary of significant accounting
policies (Continued)
Gains/losses on
debt instruments measured at amortized cost and not identified for
hedging purposes are charged to income where the financial assets
are derecognized or an impairment loss is recognized, and during
the amortization process under the effective interest method. The
Group is required to reclassify all affected debt investments when
and only when its business model for managing those assets
changes.
The Group assesses
at the end of each reporting period whether there is objective
evidence that a financial asset or group of financial assets
measured at amortized cost is impaired. A financial asset or a
group of financial assets is impaired and impairment losses are
incurred only if there is objective evidence of impairment as a
result of one or more events that occurred after the initial
recognition of the asset (a ‘loss event’) and that loss
event (or events) the can be reliably estimated. The amount of the
loss is measured as the difference between the asset’s
carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash
flows (excluding future credit losses that have not been incurred)
discounted at the financial asset’s original effective
interest rate.
Financial assets
and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the
statements of financial position when there is a legally
enforceable right to offset the recognized amounts and there is an
intention to settle on a net basis, or realize the asset and settle
the liability simultaneously.
2.13.
Derivative
financial instruments and hedging activities and
options
Derivative
financial instruments are initially recognized at fair value. The
method of recognizing the resulting gain or loss depends on whether
the derivative is designated as a hedging instrument, and if so,
the nature of the item being hedged.
The Group manages
exposures to various risks using hedging instruments that provide
the appropriate economic outcome. The Group does not use derivative
financial instruments for speculative purposes. To date, the Group
has used put and call options, foreign currency future and forward
contracts and interest rate swaps as deemed
appropriate.
The Group’s
policy is to apply hedge accounting where it is both permissible
under IFRS 9, practical to do so and its application reduces
volatility, but transactions that may be effective hedges in
economic terms may not always qualify for hedge accounting under
IFRS 9.
The fair values of
financial instruments that are traded in active markets are
computed by reference to market prices. The fair value of financial
instruments that are not traded in an active market is determined
by using valuation techniques. The Group uses its judgment to
select a variety of methods and make assumptions that are mainly
based on market conditions existing at the end of each reporting
year.
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(All amounts in
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indicated)
2.
Summary of significant accounting
policies (Continued)
The stock purchase
options involving shares of subsidiaries agreed at a fixed price
are accounted for under shareholders’ equity.
2.14.
Groups
of assets and liabilities held for sale
The groups of
assets and liabilities are classified as available for sale where
the Group is expected to recover their value by means of a sale
transaction (rather than through use) and where such sale is highly
probable. Groups of assets and liabilities available for sale are
valued at the lower of their net book value and fair value less
selling costs.
2.15.
Trade
and other receivables
Trade receivables
are recognized initially at fair value and subsequently measured at
amortized cost using the effective interest method.
An allowance for
bad debts is recorded where there is objective evidence that the
Group may not be able to collect all receivables within their
original payment term. Indicators of bad debts include significant
financial distress of the debtor, the debtor potentially filing a
petition for reorganization or bankruptcy, or any event of default
or past due account.
In the case of
larger non-homogeneous receivables, the impairment provision is
calculated on an individual basis.
The Group
collectively evaluates smaller-balance homogeneous receivables for
impairment. For that purpose they are grouped on the basis of
similar risk characteristics and account asset type, collateral
type, past-due status and other relevant factors are taken into
account.
The amount of the
provision is the difference between the asset’s carrying
amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows,
discounted at the original effective interest rate. The carrying
amount of the asset is reduced through the use of a provision
account, and the amount of the loss is recognized in the statements
of income within “Selling expenses”. Subsequent
recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited against
“Selling expenses” in the statements of
income.
2.16.
Trade
and other payables
Trade payables are
initially recognized at fair value and subsequently measured at
amortized cost using the effective interest method.
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policies (Continued)
Borrowings are
recognized initially at fair value, net of transaction costs
incurred. Borrowings are subsequently stated at amortized cost; any
difference between the proceeds (net of transaction costs) and the
redemption value is recognized as finance cost over the period of
the borrowings using the effective interest method.
Provisions are
recognized when: (i) the Group has a present legal or constructive
obligation as a result of past events; (ii) it is probable that an
outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation; and
(iii) a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation can be
made. Provisions are not recognized for future operating
losses.
The Group bases its
accruals on up-to-date developments, estimates of the outcomes of
the matters and legal counsel experience in contesting, litigating
and settling matters. As the scope of the liabilities becomes
better defined or more information is available, the Group may be
required to change its estimates of future costs, which could have
a material effect on its results of operations and financial
condition or liquidity.
Provisions are
measured at the present value of the expenditures expected to be
required to settle the obligation using a pre-tax rate that
reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and
the risks specific to the obligation. The increase in the provision
due to passage of time is recognized in the statements of
income.
A provision for
warranties is recognized when the underlying products or services
are sold. The provision is based on historic data of the warranties
granted and all potential results are weighted against associated
probabilities.
(b) Onerous
contracts
A provision for
onerous contracts is recognized when the expected benefits are
lower than the costs of complying with contract obligations. The
provision is measured at the present value of the lower of expected
cost of terminating the contract and the net expected cost of
continuing the contract. Before recognizing a provision, the Group
recognizes the impairment of the assets related to the mentioned
contract.
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indicated)
2.
Summary of significant accounting
policies (Continued)
2.19.
Irrevocable
right of use of the capacity of underwater communication
lines
Transactions
carried out to acquire an irrevocable right of use of the capacity
of underwater communication lines are accounted for as service
contracts. The amount paid for the rights of use of the
communication lines is recognized as “Prepaid expenses”
under trade and other receivables, and is amortized over a
straight-line basis during the period set forth in the contract
(including the option term), which is the estimated useful life of
such capacity.
(a)
Defined
contribution plans
The Group operates
a defined contribution plan. A defined contribution plan is a
pension plan under which the Group pays fixed contributions into a
separate entity. The Group has no legal or constructive obligations
to pay further contributions if the fund does not hold sufficient
assets to pay all employees the benefits relating to employee
service in the current year or prior periods. The contributions are
recognized as employee benefit expense in the statements of Income
in the fiscal year they are incurred.
Termination
benefits are payable when employment is terminated by the Group
before the normal retirement date, or whenever an employee accepts
voluntary redundancy in exchange for these benefits. The Group
recognizes termination benefits when it is demonstrably committed
to either terminating the employment of current employees according
to a detailed formal plan without possibility of withdrawal; or
providing termination benefits as a result of an offer made to
encourage voluntary redundancy.
The Group
recognizes a liability and an expense for bonuses based on a
formula that takes into consideration the profit attributable to
the Company’s shareholders after certain adjustments. The
Group recognizes a provision where contractually obliged or where
there is a past practice that has created a constructive
obligation.
(d)
Defined
benefit plans
The Group’s
net obligation concerning defined benefit plans are calculated on
an individual basis for each plan, estimating the future benefits
employees have gained in exchange for their services in the current
and prior periods. The benefit is disclosed at its present value,
net of the fair value of the plan assets. Calculations are made on
an annual basis by a qualified actuary.
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(e)
Other
long-term employee benefits
The net obligation
of IDBD and its subsidiaries concerning employee long-term
benefits, other than retirement plans, is the amount of the future
benefits employees have gained in exchange for their services in
the current and prior periods. These benefits are discounted at
their present values.
(f)
Share-based
compensation plan
The fair value of
the equity settled awards is measured at the date of grant. The
Group measures the fair value using the valuation technique that it
considers to be the most appropriate to value each class of award.
Methods used may include Black-Scholes calculations or other models
as appropriate. The valuations take into account factors such as
non-transferability, exercise restrictions and behavioral
considerations.
The fair value of
the share-based payment is expensed and charged to income under the
straight-line method over the vesting period in which the right to
the equity instrument becomes irrevocable (“vesting
period”); such value shall be based on the best available
estimate of the number of equity instruments expected to vest. Such
estimate shall be revised provided subsequent information available
indicates that the number of equity instruments expected to vest
differs from original estimates.
2.21.
Current
income tax, deferred income tax and minimum presumed income
tax
Tax expense for the
year comprises the charge for tax currently payable and deferred
income. Income tax is recognized in the statements of income,
except to the extent that it relates to items recognized in other
comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case, the tax
is also recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in
equity, respectively.
The current income
tax charge is calculated on the basis of the tax laws enacted or
substantively enacted at the date of the statements of financial
position in the countries where the Company and its subsidiaries
operate and generate taxable income. The Group periodically
evaluates positions taken in tax returns with respect to situations
in which applicable tax regulation is subject to interpretation.
The Group establishes provisions where appropriate on the basis of
amounts expected to be paid to the tax authorities.
Deferred income tax
is recognized, using the liability method, on temporary differences
arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their
carrying amounts in the consolidated financial statements.
However, deferred tax liabilities are not recognized if they arise
from the initial recognition of goodwill; deferred income tax is
not accounted for if it arises from initial recognition of an asset
or liability in a transaction other than a business combination
that at the time of the transaction affects neither accounting nor
taxable profit or loss. Deferred income tax is determined using tax
rates (and laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted by
the date of the statements of financial position and are expected
to apply when the related deferred income tax asset is realized or
the deferred income tax liability is settled.
Deferred income tax
assets are recognized only to the extent that it is probable that
future taxable profit will be available against which the temporary
differences can be utilized.
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Deferred income tax
is provided on temporary differences arising on investments in
subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates, except for deferred
income tax liabilities where the timing of the reversal of the
temporary difference is controlled by the Group and it is probable
that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable
future.
Deferred income tax
assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally
enforceable right to offset current tax assets against current tax
liabilities and when the deferred income taxes assets and
liabilities relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation
authority on either the same taxable entity or different taxable
entities where there is an intention to settle the balances on a
net basis.
The Group is able
to control the timing of dividends from its subsidiaries and hence
does not expect taxable profit. Hence deferred tax is recognized in
respect of the retained earnings of overseas subsidiaries only if
at the date of the statements of financial position, dividends have
been accrued as receivable or a binding agreement to distribute
past earnings in future has been entered into by the
subsidiary.
Entities in
Argentina are subject to the Minimum Presumed Income Tax
(“MPIT”). Pursuant to this tax regime, an entity is
required to pay the greater of the income tax or the MPIT. The MPIT
provision is calculated on an individual entity basis at the
statutory asset tax rate of 1% and is based upon the taxable assets
of each company as of the end of the year, as defined by Argentine
law. Any excess of the MPIT over the income tax may be carried
forward and recognized as a tax credit against future income taxes
payable over a 10-year period. When the Group assesses that it is
probable that it will use the MPIT payment against future taxable
income tax charges within the applicable 10-year period, recognizes
the MPIT as a current or non-current receivable, as applicable,
within “Trade and other receivables” in the statements
of financial position.
2.22.
Cash
and cash equivalents
In the statements
of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand,
deposits held at call with banks, and other short-term highly
liquid investments with original maturities of three months or
less. Bank overdrafts are not included.
2.23.
Revenue
recognition
Group's revenue is
measured at the fair value of the consideration received or
receivable.
Revenue derived
from the sale of property is recognized when: (a) material risks
and benefits derived from title to property have been transferred;
(b) the company does not retain any management function on the
assets sold nor does it have any control whatsoever on such assets;
(c) the amount of revenues and costs associated to the transaction
may be measured on a reliable basis; and (d) the company is
expected to accrue the economic benefits associated to the
transaction.
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indicated)
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Revenue derived
from the provision of services is recognized when: (a) the amount
of revenue and costs associated to services may be measured on a
reliable basis; (b) the company is expected to accrue the economic
benefits associated to the transaction, and (c) the level of
completion of services may be measured on a reliable
basis.
·
Rental and services
- Shopping centers portfolio
Revenues derived
from business activities developed in the Group’s shopping
centers mainly include rental income under operating leases,
admission rights, commissions and revenue from several services
provided to the Group’s lessees.
Rental income from
shopping center properties leased out under operating leases,
admission rights and fees related to their real estate agent
business, are recognized in the statements of income statement on a
straight-line basis over the term of the leases. When lease
incentives are granted, they are recognized as an integral part of
the net consideration for the use of the property and are therefore
recognized on the same straight-line basis.
Contingent rents,
being lease payments that are not fixed at the inception of a
lease, are recorded as income in the periods in which they are
known and can be determined. Rent reviews are recognized when such
reviews have been agreed with tenants.
Lease contracts
also provide that common area maintenance charges and collective
promotion funds of the Group’s shopping centers are borne by
the corresponding lessees, generally on a proportionally basis.
These common area maintenance charges include all such expenses
convenient and necessary for various purposes including, but not
limited to, the operation, maintenance, management, safety,
preservation, repair, supervision, insurance and enhancement of the
shopping centers. The lessor is responsible for determining the
need and suitability of incurring a common area expense. The Group
makes the original payment for such expenses, which are then
reimbursed by the lessees. The Group considers that it acts as a
principal in these cases. Service charge income is presented
separately from property operating expenses. Property operating
expenses are expensed as incurred.
·
Rental and services
- Offices and other rental properties
Rental income from
offices and other rental properties include rental income from
office leased out under operating leases, income for services and
expenses recovery paid by tenant.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
2.
Summary of significant accounting
policies (Continued)
Rental income from
offices and other rental properties leased out under operating
leases is recognized in the income statements on a straight-line
basis over the term of the leases. When lease incentives are
granted, they are recognized as an integral part of the net
consideration for the use of the property and are therefore
recognized on the same straight-line basis.
A substantial
portion of the Group’s leases require the tenant to reimburse
the Group for a substantial portion of operating expenses, usually
a proportionate share of the allocable operating expenses. Such
property operating expenses includes necessary expenses such as
property operating, repairs and maintenance, security, janitorial,
insurance, landscaping, leased properties and other administrative
expenses, among others. The Group acts as the management of rent
properties. The Group makes the original payment for these
expenses, which are then reimbursed by the lessees. The Group
considers that it acts as a principal in these cases. The Group
accrues reimbursements from tenants as service charge revenue in
the period the applicable expenditures are incurred and is
presented separately from property operating expenses. Property
operating expenses are expensed as incurred.
·
Revenue from
supermarkets
Revenue from the
sale of goods in the ordinary course of business are recognized at
the fair value of the consideration collected or receivable, net of
returns and discounts. When the credit term is short and financing
is that typical in the industry, consideration is not discounted.
When the credit term is longer than the industry’s average,
in accounting for the consideration, the Group discounts it to its
net present value by using the client’s risk premium or the
market rate. The difference between the fair value and the nominal
amount is accounted for under financial income. If discounts are
granted and their amount can be measured reliably, the discount is
recognized as a reduction of revenue.
Generally, the
Group recognizes revenue upon delivery of goods to the client. In
international sales, revenue is recognized upon loading goods with
the forwarder. Where two or more products are sold under one single
contract, the Group separates each component and gives them a
separate accounting treatment. The attribution of value to each
component is based on the relative fair value of each unit. Should
the fair value not be measurable on a reliable basis, then revenue
is attributed based on the difference arising between the total
amount of the executed contract and the fair value of the goods
delivered.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
2.
Summary of significant accounting
policies (Continued)
As regards client
loyalty programs, the fair value of the consideration received or
receivable in relation to the initial sale is allocated across the
rewards credits and the other components of the sale. The amount
allocated to rewards credits is estimated based on the market value
of the goods to be delivered. The fair value of the right to
purchase products at a discount is calculated considering the
expected exchange ratio and the expected terms. Such amount is
deferred and revenue is recognized only where rewards credits are
exchanged and the Group has complied with its obligation to provide
the products at a discount, or else when such reward credits have
expired. The amount of revenue recognized under such circumstances
is based on the number of reward credits that have been exchanged
for products with discounts, in relation to the total number of
reward credits expected to be exchanged. Deferred revenue is then
reversed when reward credits are no longer likely to be
exchanged.
In addition, when
the Group acts as agent and not as main supplier in a transaction,
revenue is recognized at the net amount of commissions. Revenue
from commissions is recognized based on transactions conducted by
credit card companies at the rate and on the date they are
credited. Revenue from credit margins of credit cards is recognized
on the date the client is bound to pay and revenue for subscription
fees is recognized on a monthly basis.
·
Revenue from
communication services and sale of communication
equipment
Revenue derived
from the use of communication networks by the Group, including
mobile phones, Internet services, international calls, fixed line
calls, interconnection rates and roaming service rates, are
recognized when the service is provided, proportionally to the
extent the transaction has been realized, and provided all other
criteria have been met for revenue recognition.
Revenue from the
sale of mobile phone cards are initially recognized as deferred
revenue and then recognized as revenue as they are used or upon
expiration, whichever takes place earlier.
A transaction
involving the sale of equipment to a final user normally also
involves a service sale transaction. In general, this type of sale
is performed without a contractual obligation by the client to
consume telephone services for a minimum amount over a
predetermined period. As a result, the Group records the sale of
equipment separately and recognizes revenue pursuant to the
transaction value upon delivery of the equipment to the client.
Revenue from telephone services are recognized and accounted for as
they are provided. When the client is bound to make a minimum
consumption of services during a predefined period, the contract
formalizes a transaction of several elements and, therefore,
revenue from the sale of equipment is recorded at an amount that
should not exceed its fair value, and is recognized upon delivery
of the equipment to the client and provided the criteria for
recognition are met. The Group ascertains the fair value of
individual elements, based on the price at which it is normally
sold, after taking into account the relevant
discounts.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
2.
Summary of significant accounting
policies (Continued)
Revenue derived
from long-term contracts is recognized at the present value of
future cash flows, discounted at market rates prevailing on the
transaction date. Any difference between the original credit and
its net present value is accounted for as interest income over the
credit term.
·
Revenue from
tourism services
Revenue from
tourism services is recognized when the following conditions are
met:
▪
The revenue amount
may be reliably measured;
▪
the economic
benefits associated to the transaction are expected to have an
impact on the Group;
▪
the degree of
completion of the transaction may be measured on a reliable basis;
and
▪
expenses incurred
in relation to the transaction as well as all necessary costs to
finalize the transaction may be reliably
measured.
The cost of sales
of supermarkets, includes the acquisition costs for the products
less discounts granted by suppliers, as well as all expenses
associated with storing and handling inventories. It also includes
operational and management costs for shopping centers held by the
Group as part of its real estate investments.
The Group’s
cost of sales in relation to the supply of communication services
mainly includes the costs to purchase equipment, salaries and
related expenses, service costs, royalties, ongoing license dues,
interconnection and roaming expenses, cell tower lease costs,
depreciation and amortization expenses and maintenance expenses
directly related to the services provided.
Ordinary shares are
classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to
the issue of new ordinary shares or options are shown in equity as
a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds.
When any Group
company purchases the Company’s equity share capital
(treasury shares), the consideration paid, including any directly
attributable incremental costs (net of income taxes) is deducted
from equity attributable to the Company’s equity holders
until the shares are cancelled or reissued. When such ordinary
shares are subsequently reissued, any consideration received, net
of any directly attributable incremental transaction costs and the
related income tax effects, is included in equity attributable to
the Company’s equity holders.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
2.
Summary of significant accounting
policies (Continued)
Instruments issued
by the Group that will be settled by the Company delivering a fixed
number of its own equity instruments in exchange for a fixed amount
of cash or another financial asset are classified as
equity.
2.26.
Comparability
of information
Balance items as of
June 30, 2015 and 2014 shown in these financial statements for
comparative purposes arise from the Consolidated Financial
Statements then ended. Certain reclassifications have been made in
order to present figures comparatively with those of this year.
Note 2.1.(a)
As required by IFRS
3, the information of IDBD is included in the financial statements
of the Group as from the acquisition date, and the prior periods
are not modified by this situation. Therefore, the financial
information consolidated for periods after the acquisition is not
comparative with prior periods.
During the fiscal
year ended June 30, 2016, the Argentine Peso devalued against the
US$ and other currencies by around 65%. This has an impact in
comparative information presented in these Financial Statements,
due mainly to the currency exposure of our income and costs from
"offices and other properties" segment, and our assets and
liabilities in foreign currency (mainly assets and liabilities of
the Operations Center in Israel).
3.
Acquisition
and dispositions
On May 7, 2014, a
transaction was agreed whereby the Group, acting indirectly through
Dolphin, acquired jointly with ETH (a non-related company
established under the laws of the State of Israel to the Company
best knowledge controlled by Mordechay Ben Moshé), an
aggregate number of 106.6 million common shares in IDBD,
representing 53.30% of its stock capital, under the scope of the
debt restructuring arrangement of IDBH, IDBD's parent company, with
its creditors (the "Arrangement").
Under the terms of
the agreement entered into between Dolphin and ETH (the
"Shareholders' Agreement"), Dolphin acquired 50% interest in this
investment, and ETH acquired the remaining 50%. The initial total
investment amount was NIS 950 million, equivalent to approximately
US$ 272 million at the exchange rate prevailing on that
date.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
3.
Acquisition and dispositions
(Continued)
On May 28, 2015,
ETH launched the BMBY mechanism provided in the Shareholders’
Agreement (clause which establishes that each party of the
Shareholders' Agreement may offer to the counterparty to acquire
(or sell, as the case may be), the shares it holds in IDBD at a
fixed price). In addition, ETH further added that the purchaser
thereunder required to assume all obligations of
seller.
On June 10 and 11,
2015, Dolphin gave notice to ETH of its intention to buy all the
shares of IDBD held by ETH.
After certain
aspects of the offer were resolved through an arbitration process
brought by Dolphin and ETH, on September 24, 2015, the competent
arbitrator resolved that:
(i)
Dolphin and IFISA
(related company to the Group) were entitled to act as buyers in
the BMBY process, and ETH had to sell all of the IDBD shares held
by it (92,665,925 shares) at a price of NIS 1.64 per
share;
(ii)
The buyer had to
fulfill all of the commitments included in the Arrangement,
including the commitment to carry out Tender Offers whose
responsibility belonged to Dolphin; (iii) The buyer had to pledge
the shares that seller had pledged to them in favor of the
Arrangement Trustees.
On October 11,
2015, the BMBY process concluded, and IFISA acquired all IDBD's
shares of stock held by ETH. Consequently, the Shareholders'
Agreement ceased and members of IDBD's Board of Directors
representing ETH submitted their irrevocable resignation to the
Board, therefore Dolphin was hence empowered to appoint the new
members to the Board. Additionally, on the same date, Dolphin
pledged additional shares as collateral to secure compliance with
the IDBD stock purchase agreement, thereby increasing the number of
pledged shares to 64,067,710. Consequently, the Group gained the
sole control of IDBD and started to consolidate financial
statements as from that date.
In addition to the
competent arbitrator’s decision issued on September 24, 2015,
ETH and Dolphin still have counterclaims of different kinds which
are subject to such arbitration proceeding. As of the filing date
of these financial statements, the proceeding is still being
heard.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
3.
Acquisition and dispositions
(Continued)
The following chart
shows the consideration, the fair value of the acquired assets, the
assumed liabilities and the non-controlling interest as of the
acquisition date.
|
10.11.15
|
Fair value of the
interest in IDBD’s equity held before the business
combination and warrants
|
1,416
|
Total
consideration
|
1,416
|
|
10.11.15
|
Fair
value of identifiable assets and assumed liabilities:
|
|
Investment
properties
|
29,586
|
Property, plant and
equipment
|
15,104
|
Intangible
assets
|
6,603
|
Joint ventures and
investment in
associates
|
9,268
|
Financial assets
and other assets held for
sale
|
5,129
|
Trading
properties
|
2,656
|
Inventories
|
1,919
|
Income tax and
minimum presumed income tax (“MPIT”)
credit
|
91
|
Trade and other
receivables
|
9,713
|
Investments in
financial
assets
|
5,824
|
Cash and cash
equivalents
|
9,193
|
Deferred income
tax
|
(4,681)
|
Provisions
|
(969)
|
Borrowings
|
(60,306)
|
Derivative
financial instruments,
net
|
(54)
|
Income tax and
minimum presumed income tax (“MPIT”)
liabilities
|
(267)
|
Employee
benefits
|
(405)
|
Trade and other
liabilities
|
(19,749)
|
Total
net identifiable
assets
|
8,655
|
Non-controlling
interest
|
(8,630)
|
Goodwill
|
1,391
|
Total
|
1,416
|
The Group assessed
the fair value of the investment property with the assistance of
qualified independent appraisers. As of the acquisition date, the
Group estimates that recognized assets are recoverable. The value
of the non-controlling interest in IDBD has been determined on a
proportional basis to the fair value of net acquired assets and the
fair value of warrants.
Following the
control of IDBD, the cumulative currency translation accumulated in
shareholders’ equity from the interest held in IDBD before
the business combination in the amount of Ps. 91 was recognized in
the statement of income. Such result was disclosed under "Other
operating results, net" line in the statement of
income.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
3.
Acquisition and dispositions
(Continued)
The revenues IDBD
has generated since October 11, 2015 and that have been disclosed
in the consolidated statement of income amount to Ps. 28,229. IDBD
has also run a net result of Ps. (1,984) during said period. If
IDBD had been included in the consolidation since July 1st, 2015,
the Group´s consolidated income statement would have shown
pro-forma revenues in the amount of Ps. 49,637 and pro-forma net
result of Ps. (1,992).
Later on, following
the exercise of BMBY, Dolphin has entered into an option agreement
with IFISA that grants Dolphin the right, but not the obligation,
to acquire 92,665,925 shares in IDBD which IFISA acquired in the
BMBY process at a price per share of NIS 1.64 plus an annual
interest rate of 8.5%. The exercise date for the option extends for
two years. Additionally, Dolphin is entitled to a first refusal
right in case that IFISA agrees to sell these shares to a third
party. The value of the option agreement as of June 30, 2016 is
zero.
b)
Acquisition
of non-controlling interest
Dolphin was
required to carry out the first tranche of tender offers in
December 2015. Before expiration of such first tranche, Dolphin and
the agreement trustees (the " trustees") entered into an extension
agreement (the "Extension Agreement"), which was replaced by the
final agreement approved by approximately 95% of the
non-controlling shareholders of IDBD (excluding IFISA) and by
warrants holders of IDBD on March 2, 2016 and by the competent
court on March 10, 2016. The major amendments to the Agreement
were:
(i)
Replacement of the
obligation to conduct tender offers as previously established under
an agreement whereby Dolphin would purchase all the shares
outstanding on March 29, 2016 from non-controlling shareholders of
IDBD (except for those held by IFISA) on March 31, 2016. On March
29, 2016, all IDBD shares would cease to be traded in the TASE. On
that date, all IDBD warrants held by non-controlling shareholders
would expire and Dolphin would make capital contributions to IDBD
or grant subordinate loans, as described
hereafter.
(ii)
The price to be
paid for each IDBD share held by non-controlling shareholders on
March 29, 2016 would be NIS 1.25 in cash, plus NIS 1.20 adjusted
nominal value in bonds of the IDBD Series 9 (the “IDBD
Bonds”), which IDBD will issue directly to non-controlling
shareholders and holders of warrants, and Dolphin will inject funds
into IDBD equal to the adjusted nominal value of IDBD Bonds.
Additionally, Dolphin would undertake to pay NIS 1.05 (subject to
adjustments) in cash if Dolphin, either directly or indirectly,
gain control of Clal, or else if IDBD sells a controlling
shareholding in Clal under certain parameters (the “Clal
payment”), which refers mainly to Clal’s sale price (at
a price which exceeds 75% of its book value upon execution of the
sale agreement, subject to adjustments) and, under certain
circumstances, the proportion of Clal shares sold by
IDBD.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
3.
Acquisition and dispositions
(Continued)
(iii)
The warrants held
by non-controlling shareholders that have not been exercised until
March 28, 2016 expired on March 31, 2016. Each warrant holder was
entitled to elect whether: (a) to receive IDBD bonds (based on the
adjusted nominal value) in an amount equal to the difference
between NIS 2.45 and the exercise price of the warrants and be
entitled to the Clal payment; or (b) to receive a payment
determined by an independent appraiser.
(iv)
Dolphin compromised
that would provide IDBD a total amount of NIS 515 million (the
“Contribution to IDBD”), out of which it has already
contributed NIS 15 million in February 2016 and NIS 85 million in
March 2016. The amount injected to IDBD would be reduced by any
capital contribution resulting from the exercise of warrants held
by non-controlling shareholders (maximum amount of approximately
NIS 37.5 million). The contribution to IDBD would further cover the
IDBD Bonds necessary to comply with the transactions described
above (between NIS 166.5 million and NIS 178 million), and the
balance would be contributed until completing the amount committed
by Dolphin either as a capital contribution or as a subordinated
loan (between NIS 284.5 million and NIS 333.5
million).
(v)
Dolphin had to
pledge 28% of its IDBD shares, as well as all rights held by
Dolphin in relation to the subordinated loan granted in the amount
of NIS 210 million in December 2015, until the payment obligation
for Clal has been completed or has expired, after which the pledge
will be discharged. Should new shares be issued by IDBD, Dolphin
will have to pledge additional shares until completing the 28% of
all IDBD share capital. This pledge supersedes the existing pledge
on approximately 64 million shares of IDBD and all Dolphin’s
rights in relation to the Subordinated Loan.
(vi)
Additionally,
Dolphin agreed not to exercise its right to convert the
subordinated loans into shares of IDBD until the pledge described
above has been released. Should the pledge on subordinated loans be
exercised by the Arrangement Trustees, then those trustees may
convert the subordinated loans into shares; however, in such case,
the maximum percentage of the IDBD capital that may be pledged is
35%, and any shares in excess of such amount will be released from
the pledge.
As a result of the
description above, on March 31, 2016: (i) Dolphin acquired all
shares from IDBD’ non-controlling shareholders (except for
IFISAS), (ii) all warrants held by IDBD non-controlling
shareholders expired, and (iii) Dolphin made additional
contributions to IDBD via subordinated loans pursuant to the
agreement. All commitments to invest in IDBD by Dolphin have been
fully complied so that the only obligation still pending is the
Clal payment, provided the conditions herein described are met.
Additionally, Dolphin is bound to exercise its warrants in the
event the following conditions occur jointly:
(i)
An agreement is
reached to renegotiate the debt covenants of IDBD and its
subsidiaries;
(ii)
Control over Clal
is secured.
Should both
situations take place, the obligation would amount to NIS 391
million. The warrants mature on February 10, 2018.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
3.
Acquisition and dispositions
(Continued)
As of June 30,
2016, IRSA’s indirect interest in IDBD was 68.28% without
considering dilution.
The transaction
described above represented the acquisition of an additional
interest of 19.28% in IDBD for a total amount of Ps. 1,249. As a
result of this transaction, the non-controlling interest was
increased by Ps. 346 and the interest attributable to the
shareholders’ of the controlling parents was increased by Ps.
234.
B)
Acquisition
and sale of investment properties
During the fiscal
year ended June 30, 2016, the Group has sold certain floors
corresponding to Maipú 1300 Building, Intercontinental Plaza,
all the floors corresponding to Dique IV and Isla Sirgadero, among
others for a total amount of Ps. 1,393. All sales mentioned
above led to a combined profit for the Group of Ps. 1,113,
disclosed within the line “Gain from disposal of investment
properties” in the statement of income.
During the fiscal
year ended June 30, 2015, the Group acquired five plots of
farmlands in Luján for Ps. 210 and, through IRSA CP, a plot of
land in Córdoba for Ps. 3.1. Additionally the Group has sold
floors corresponding to Maipú 1300 building, Intercontinental
Plaza, Bouchard 551, the entire Madison 183 building and parking
spaces in Bouchard 551, Libertador 498 and Maipú 1300 for a
total amount of Ps. 2,447. All sales mentioned above led to a
combined profit for the Group of Ps. 1,163, disclosed within the
line “Gain from disposal of investment properties” in
the statement of income.
During the fiscal
year ended June 30, 2014, the Group acquired, through IRSA CP, a
building next to Alto Palermo Shopping for US$ 3.8 million.
Additionally the Group sold floors corresponding to Maipú 1300
building, Bouchard 551 and the entire buildings Mayo 589, Rivadavia
565, Costeros Dique IV Constitución 1159 and parking spaces in
Maipú 1300, Bouchard 551 and Libertador 498 buildings for a
total amount of Ps. 402. All sales mentioned above led to a
combined profit for the Group of Ps. 236, disclosed within the line
“Gain from disposal of investment properties” in the
statement of income.
C)
Acquisition
of additional interest in BHSA
During the year
ended June 30, 2015, the Group acquired 3,289,029 additional shares
of BHSA in a total amount of Ps. 14.2, thus increasing its interest
in such company from 29.77% to 29.99%, without consideration of
treasury shares. During the year ended June 30, 2016, the Group
sold 1,115,165 shares of BHSA in a total amount of Ps. 7.7, thus
increasing its interest to 29.91%, without consideration of
treasury shares.
D)
Disposal
of financial assets
During August 2014,
IRSA sold through its subsidiary REIG IV the balance of 1 million
shares of Hersha Hospitality Trust, at an average price of US$ 6.74
per share.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
3.
Acquisition and dispositions
(Continued)
On February 5,
2014, the Group, through Ritelco, sold its interest in Bitania,
representing 49% of its capital stock, for an amount of US$ 4.2
million. Such transaction generated a net gain of approximately Ps.
13.3, which are shown in the line "Other operating results, net" in
the Statements of income.
The Group through
Tyrus, subscribed a purchase-sale agreement of shares of BACS,
representing an interest of 6.125%. The transaction amounts to US$
1.35 million. This operation is yet to be approved by the BCRA as
of June 30, 2016, according to regulations in force. The advance
payment related to this transaction is disclosed in “Trade
receivables and other receivables”. On August 24, 2016, the
operation was approved by the BCRA.
The Group through
IRSA, on June 17, 2015, subscribed Convertible Notes, issued by
BACS for a nominal value of 100,000,000, which are convertible into
common shares.
On June 21, 2016,
we notified BACS on their right to convert all of the Convertible
Notes into common shares.
As a consequence,
BACS initiated the relevant diligence before the Argentine Central
Bank in order to secure the authorization to issue the shares in
our favor.
G)
Rigby
capital reduction
During fiscal year
2015, Rigby reduced its capital stock by distributing among
existing shareholders, proportionally to their shareholdings, the
gain made on the sale of Madison building. The total amount
distributed is US$ 103.8 million, of which the Group received US$
77.4 million (US$ 26.5 million through IRSA International and US$
50.9 million through IMadison LLC) and US$ 26.4 million were
distributed to other shareholders. As a result of such reduction,
the Group has decided to reverse the corresponding accumulated
conversion difference on a pro rata basis, which amounted to Ps.
188.3. This reversal has been recognized in the line "Other
operating results, net" in the Statements of income.
4.
Financial
risk management and fair value
The Group's
activities expose it to a variety of financial risks: market risk
(including foreign currency risk, interest rate risk, indexing risk
due to specific clauses and other price risk), credit risk,
liquidity risk and capital risk. Within the Group, risk management
functions are conducted in relation to financial risks associated
to financial instruments to which the Group is exposed during a
certain period or as of a specific date.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
4.
Financial risk management and fair value
(Continued)
The general risk
management policies of the Group seek both to minimize adverse
potential effects on the financial performance of the Group and to
manage and control the financial risks effectively. The Group uses
financial instruments to hedge certain risk exposures when deemed
appropriate based on its internal management risk policies, as
explained below.
Given the diversity
of characteristics corresponding to the business conducted in its
operations centers, the Group has decentralized the risk management
policies geographically based on its two operations centers in
order to identify and properly analyze the various types of risks
to which each of the subsidiaries is exposed.
Below is a list of
the main risk management policies of each of the operations
centers:
4.1 Risk management in the
operations center in Argentina:
The risk management
function within the Group is carried out in respect of financial
risks. Financial risks are risks arising from financial instruments
to which the Group is exposed during or at the end of the reporting
period. Financial risk comprises market risk (including foreign
currency risk, interest rate risk and other price risk), credit
risk, liquidity risk and capital risk.
The Group’s
diverse activities are exposed to a variety of financial risks in
the normal course of business. The Group’s overall risk
management policy focuses on the unpredictability of financial
markets and seeks to minimize the Group’s capital costs by
using suitable means of financing and to manage and control the
Group’s financial risks effectively. The Group uses financial
instruments to hedge certain risk exposures when deemed appropriate
based on its internal management risk policies.
The Group’s
principal financial instruments comprise cash and cash equivalents,
receivables, payables, interest bearing assets and liabilities,
other financial liabilities, other investments and derivative
financial instruments. The Group manages its exposure to key
financial risks in accordance with the Group’s risk
management policies.
The Group’s
management framework includes policies, procedures, limits and
allowed types of derivative financial instruments. The Group has
established a Risk Committee, comprising Senior Management and a
member of Cresud’s Audit Committee (Parent Company of IRSA),
which reviews and oversees management’s compliance with these
policies, procedures and limits and has overall accountability for
the identification and management of risk across the
Group.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
4.
Financial risk management and fair value
(Continued)
4.1 Risk
management in the operations center in Argentina
(Continued)
This section
provides a description of the principal risks that could have a
material adverse effect on the Group’s strategy, performance,
results of operations and financial condition. The risks facing the
businesses, set out below, do not appear in any particular order of
potential materiality or probability of occurrence.
The analysis of
sensitivities to market risks included below are based on a change
in one factor while holding all other factors constant. In practice
this is unlikely to occur, and changes in some of the factors may
be correlated – for example, changes in interest rate and
changes in foreign currency rates.
This sensitivity
analysis provides only a limited, point-in-time view. The actual
impact on the Group’s financial instruments may differ
significantly from the impact shown in the sensitivity
analysis.
(a)
Market
risk management
The market risk is
the risk of changes in the market price of financial instruments
with whom the Group operates. The Group’s market risks arise
from open positions in foreign currencies, interest-bearing assets
and liabilities and equity securities of certain companies, to the
extent that these are exposed to market value movements. The Group
sets limits on the exposure to these risks that may be accepted,
which are monitored on a regular basis.
Foreign Exchange risk and
associated derivative financial instruments
The Group publishes
its consolidated financial statements in Argentine pesos but
conducts operations and holds positions in other currencies. As a
result, the Group is exposed to foreign currency exchange risk
through exchange rate movements, which affect the value of the
Group’s foreign currency positions. Foreign exchange risk
arises when future commercial transactions or recognized assets or
liabilities are denominated in a currency that is not the
entity’s functional currency.
The real estate,
commercial and/or financial activities of the Group’s
subsidiaries from the operations center in Argentina have the
Argentine Peso as functional currency. An important part of the
business activities of these subsidiaries is conducted in that
currency, thus not exposing the Group to foreign exchange risk.
Other Group's subsidiaries have other functional currencies,
principally US dollar. In the ordinary course of business, the
Group, through its subsidiaries, transacts in currencies other than
the respective functional currencies of the subsidiaries. These
transactions are primarily denominated in US dollars and New
Israeli Shekel. Net financial position exposure to the functional
currencies is managed on a case-by-case basis, partly by entering
into foreign currency derivative instruments and/or by borrowings
in foreign currencies, or other methods, considered adequate by the
Management, according to circumstances.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
4.
Financial risk management and fair value
(Continued)
4.1 Risk
management in the operations center in Argentina (Continued)
Financial
instruments are considered sensitive to foreign exchange rates only
when they are not in the functional currency of the entity that
holds them. The following table shows the net carrying amounts of
the Company’s financial instruments nominated in US$ and NIS,
broken down by the functional currencies in which the Company
operates for the years ended June 30, 2016 and 2015. The amounts
are presented in Argentine Pesos, the presentation currency of the
Group:
|
Net
monetary position (Liability)/Asset in million
|
Functional
currency
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Argentine
Peso
|
(5,370)
|
-
|
(2,576)
|
-
|
Uruguayan
Peso
|
6
|
-
|
(67)
|
-
|
|
-
|
(7)
|
-
|
(245)
|
Total
|
(5,364)
|
(7)
|
(2,643)
|
(245)
|
The Group estimates
that, other factors being constant, a 10% appreciation of the US
dollar against the respective functional currencies at year-end
would increase loss before income tax for the year ended June 30,
2016 for an amount of Ps. 536. A 10% depreciation of the US dollar
against the functional currencies would have an equal and opposite
effect on the statements of income.
On the other hand,
the Group also uses derivatives, such as forward exchange
contracts, to manage its exposure to foreign currency risk. As of
June 30, 2016 there are future exchange contracts pending in the
amount of US$ 21 million. Net book value of future exchange
contracts amounts to Ps. (3).
Interest
rate risk
The Group is
exposed to interest rate risk on its investments in debt
instruments, short-term and long-term borrowings and derivative
financial instruments.
The primary
objective of the Group’s investment activities is to preserve
principal while at the same time maximizing yields without
significantly increasing risk. To achieve this objective, the Group
diversifies its portfolio in accordance with the limits set by the
Group. The Group maintains a portfolio of cash equivalents and
short-term investments in a variety of securities, including both
government and corporate obligations and money market
funds.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
4.
Financial risk management and fair value
(Continued)
4.1 Risk
management in the operations center in Argentina
(Continued)
The Group’s
interest rate risk principally arises from long-term borrowings
(Note 21). Borrowings issued at variable rates expose the Group to
cash flow interest rate risk. Borrowings issued at fixed rates
expose the Group to fair value interest rate risk. The Group
manages this risk by maintaining an appropriate mix between fixed
and floating rate interest bearing liabilities. These activities
are evaluated regularly to determine that the Group is not exposed
to interest rate fluctuations that could adversely impact its
ability to meet its financial obligations and to comply with its
borrowing covenants.
The Group
occasionally manages its cash flow interest rate risk exposure by
different hedging instruments, including but not limited to
interest rate swap, depending on each particular case. For example,
interest rate swaps have the economic effect of converting
borrowings from floating rates to fixed rates or vice
versa.
The interest rate
risk policy is approved by the Board of Directors. Management
analyses the Group’s interest rate exposure on a dynamic
basis. Various scenarios are simulated, taking into consideration
refinancing, renewal of existing positions and alternative
financing sources. Based on these scenarios, the Group calculates
the impact on profit and loss of a defined interest rate shift. The
scenarios are run only for liabilities that represent the major
interest-bearing positions. Trade payables are normally
interest-free and have settlement dates within one year. The
simulation is done on a regular basis to verify that the maximum
potential loss is within the limits set by management.
Note 21 shows a
breakdown of the Group’s fixed-rate and floating-rate
borrowings per currency denomination and functional currency of the
subsidiary issuing the loans for the fiscal years ended June 30,
2016 and 2015.
The Group estimates
that, other factors being constant, a 1% increase in floating rates
at year-end would increase net loss before income tax for the
fiscal year ended June 30, 2016, in Ps. 13.7. A 1% decrease in
floating rates would have an equal and opposite effect on the
statement of income.
Other
price risk
The Group is
exposed to equity securities price risk or derivative financial
instruments because of investments held in entities that are
publicly traded, which were classified on the
consolidated statements of financial position at “fair value
through profit or loss”. The Group regularly reviews the
prices evolution of these equity securities in order to identify
significant movements.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
4.
Financial risk management and fair value
(Continued)
4.1 Risk
management in the operations center in Argentina
(Continued)
As of June 30, 2016
and 2015 the total value of Group´s investments in shares and
derivative financial instruments of public companies amounts to Ps.
822 and Ps. 1,803, respectively.
The Group estimates
that, other factors being constant, a 10% decrease in quoted prices
of equity securities and in derivative financial instruments
portfolio at year-end would generate a loss before income tax for
the year ended June 30, 2016 of Ps. 82. An increase of 10% on these
prices would have an equal and opposite effect in the statement of
income.
(b)
Credit
risk management
The credit risk arises from
the potential non-performance of contractual obligations by the
parties, with a resulting financial loss for the Group. Credit
limits have been established to ensure that the Group deals only
with approved counterparties and that counterparty concentration
risk is addressed and the risk of loss is mitigated. Counterparty
exposure is measured as the aggregate of all obligations of any
single legal entity or economic entity to the Group.
The Group is
subject to credit risk arising from deposits with banks and
financial institutions, investments of surplus cash balances, the
use of derivative financial instruments and from outstanding
receivables Credit risk is managed on a country-by-country basis.
Each local entity is responsible for managing and analyzing the
credit risk.
The Group’s
policy is to manage credit exposure to deposits, short-term
investments and other financial instruments by maintaining
diversified funding sources in various financial institutions. All
the institutions that operate with the Group are well known because
of their experience in the market and high credit quality. The
Group places its cash and cash equivalents, investments, and other
financial instruments with various high credit quality financial
institutions, thus mitigating the amount of credit exposure to any
one institution. The maximum exposure to credit risk is represented
by the carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents and short-term
investments in the statements of financial position.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
4.
Financial risk management and fair value
(Continued)
4.1 Risk
management in the operations center in Argentina
(Continued)
Trade receivables related to
leases and services provided by the Group represent a diversified
tenant base and account for 94.9% and 97.4% of the Group’s
total trade receivables as of June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
The Group has specific policies to ensure that rental contracts are
transacted with counterparties with appropriate credit quality. The
majority of the Group’s shopping center, offices and other
rental properties’ tenants are well recognized retailers,
diversified companies, professional organizations, and others.
Owing to the long-term nature and diversity of its tenancy
arrangements, the credit risk of this type of trade receivables is
considered to be low. Generally, the Group has not experienced any
significant losses resulting from the non-performance of any
counterpart to the lease contracts and, as a result, the allowance
for doubtful accounts balance is low. Individual risk limits are
set based on internal or external ratings in accordance with limits
set by the Group. If there is no independent rating, risk control
assesses the credit quality of the customer, taking into account
its past experience, financial position, actual experience and
other factors. Based on the Group’s analysis, the Group
determines the size of the deposit that is required from the tenant
at inception. Management does not expect any material losses from
non-performance by these counterparties. See details on Note
15.
On the other hand,
property receivables related to the sale of trading properties
represent 3.7% and 0.16% of the Group’s total trade
receivables as of June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Payments on
these receivables have generally been received when due. These
receivables are generally secured by mortgages on the properties.
Therefore, the credit risk on outstanding amounts is considered
very low.
(c)
Liquidity
risk management
The Group is
exposed to liquidity risks, including risks associated with
refinancing borrowings as they mature, the risk that borrowing
facilities are not available to meet cash requirements, and the
risk that financial assets cannot readily be converted to cash
without loss of value. Failure to manage liquidity risks could have
a material impact on the Group’s cash flow and statements of
financial position. Prudent liquidity risk management implies
maintaining sufficient cash, the availability of funding through an
adequate amount of committed credit facilities and the ability to
close out market positions. Due to the dynamic nature of the
underlying businesses, the Group aims to maintain flexibility in
funding its existing and prospective debt requirements by
maintaining diversified funding sources.
The Group monitors
its current and projected financial position using several key
internally generated reports: cash flow; debt maturity; and
interest rate exposure. The Group also undertakes sensitivity
analysis to assess the impact of proposed transactions, movements
in interest rates and changes in property values on the key
profitability, liquidity and balance sheet ratios.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
4.
Financial risk management and fair value
(Continued)
4.1 Risk
management in the operations center in Argentina
(Continued)
The Group’s
debt and derivative positions are continually reviewed to meet
current and expected debt requirements. The Group maintains a
balance between longer-term and shorter-term financings. Short-term
financing is principally raised through bank facilities and
overdraft positions. Medium to longer-term financing comprises
public and private bond issues, including private placements.
Financing risk is spread by using a variety of types of debt. The
maturity profile is managed in accordance with Group’s needs,
by spreading the repayment dates and extending facilities, as
appropriate.
The tables below
show financial liabilities, including Group’s derivative
financial liabilities groupings based on the remaining period at
the statements of financial position to the contractual maturity
date. The amounts disclosed in the tables are the contractual
undiscounted cash flows and as a result, they do not reconcile to
the amounts disclosed on the statements of financial position.
However, undiscounted cash flows in respect of balances due within
12 months generally equal their carrying amounts in the statements
of financial position, as the impact of discounting is not
significant. The tables include both interest and principal
flows.
Where the interest
payable is not fixed, the amount disclosed has been determined by
reference to the existing conditions at the reporting
date.
At
June 30, 2016
|
Less
than 1 year
|
Between
1 and 2 years
|
Between
2 and 3 years
|
Between
3 and 4 years
|
Later
than 4 years
|
Total
|
Trade and other
payables
|
627
|
204
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
832
|
Borrowings
(excluding finance leases liabilities)
|
3,518
|
494
|
475
|
491
|
6,760
|
11,738
|
Finance leases
obligations
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
4
|
Derivative
Financial Instruments
|
3
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
Total
|
4,150
|
699
|
477
|
491
|
6,760
|
12,577
|
At
June 30, 2015
|
Less
than 1 year
|
Between
1 and 2 years
|
Between
2 and 3 years
|
Between
3 and 4 years
|
Later
than 4 years
|
Total
|
Trade and other
payables
|
447
|
11
|
3
|
-
|
-
|
461
|
Borrowings
(excluding finance leases liabilities)
|
876
|
2,822
|
147
|
143
|
1,553
|
5,541
|
Finance leases
obligations
|
2
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
Derivative
Financial Instruments
|
238
|
265
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
503
|
Total
|
1,563
|
3,099
|
150
|
143
|
1,553
|
6,508
|
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
4.
Financial risk management and fair value
(Continued)
4.1 Risk
management in the operations center in Argentina
(Continued)
(d)
Capital
risk management
The capital
structure of the Group consists of shareholders’ equity and
net borrowings. The type and maturity of the Group’s
borrowings are analyzed further in Note 24. The Group’s
equity is analyzed into its various components in the statements of
changes in equity.
Capital is managed
so as to promote the long-term success of the business and to
maintain sustainable returns for shareholders.
The Group seeks to
manage its capital requirements to maximize value through the mix
of debt and equity funding, while ensuring that Group entities
continue to operate as going concerns, comply with applicable
capital requirements and maintain strong credit
ratings.
The Group assesses
the adequacy of its capital requirements, cost of capital and
gearing (i.e. debt/equity mix) as part of its broader strategic
plan. The Group continuously reviews its capital structure to
ensure that (i) sufficient funds and financing facilities are
available to implement the Group’s property development and
business acquisition strategies, (ii) adequate financing facilities
for unforeseen contingencies are maintained, and (iii)
distributions to shareholders are maintained within the
Group’s dividend distribution policy. The Group also protects
its equity in assets by taking out insurance.
The Group’s
strategy is to maintain key financing metrics (net debt to total
equity ratio or gearing and debt ratio) in order to ensure that
asset level performance is translated into enhanced returns for
shareholders whilst maintaining an appropriate risk reward balance
to accommodate changing financial and operating market
cycles.
The following table
details the Group’s key metrics in relation to managing its
capital structure. The ratios are within the ranges previously
established by the Group´s strategy.
|
|
|
Gearing ratio
(i)
|
89.24%
|
68.77%
|
Debt ratio
(ii)
|
29.39%
|
20.38%
|
(i)
Calculated as total
of current and non-current borrowings divided by total current and
non-current borrowings plus equity of the parent
company.
(ii)
Calculated as total
current and non-current borrowings over total properties at fair
value (including trading properties, properties plants and
equipment, property investments and right to receive future units
under barter agreements).
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
4.
Financial risk management and fair value
(Continued)
4.1 Risk
management in the operations center in Argentina
(Continued)
Property
risk
There are several
risks affecting the Group’s property investments. The
composition of the Group’s property portfolio including asset
concentration and lot size may affect liquidity and relative
property performance. The Group has a large multi-asset portfolio
and monitors its concentration and average lot size.
A change in trends
and economic conditions causes shifts in customer demands for
properties and impacts on new lettings, renewal of existing leases
and reduces rental growth. In addition, increases risk of tenant
insolvencies. The Group conducts several actions to mitigate some
of these risks whenever possible. The variety of asset types and
geographical spread as well as a diversified tenant base, with
monitoring of its concentration, helps mitigating these
risks.
The development,
administration and profitability of shopping centers are impacted
by various factors including: the accessibility and the
attractiveness of the area where the shopping center is located.
The intrinsic attractiveness of it, the flow of people, the level
of sales of each shopping center rental unit, the increasing
competition from internet sales, the amount of rent collected from
each shopping center rental unit and the fluctuations in occupancy
levels. In the event that there is an increase in operational
costs, caused by inflation or other factors, it could have a
material adverse effect on the Group if its tenants are unable to
pay their higher rent obligations due to the increase in expenses.
Argentine Law No. 24,808 provides that tenants may rescind
commercial lease agreements after the initial six months upon not
less than sixty days written notice, subject to penalties of only
one-and-a-half month rent if the tenant rescinds during the first
year of the lease, and one-month rent if the tenant rescinds during
the second year of the lease. The exercise of such rescission
rights could materially and adversely affect the
Group.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
4.
Financial risk management and fair value
(Continued)
4.1 Risk
management in the operations center in Argentina
(Continued)
Risks associated
with development properties activities include the following: a)
the potential abandonment of development opportunities; b)
construction costs exceeding original estimates, possibly making a
project uneconomical; c) occupancy rates and rents at newly
completed projects may be insufficient to make the project
profitable. On the other hand, a) the Group may not be able to
obtain financing favorable terms for the development of the
project, b) construction and lease-up may not be completed on
schedule, resulting in increased debt service expense and
construction costs, c) the Group may not be able to obtain, or
delay in obtaining, all necessary zoning, land-use, building,
occupancy and other required governmental permits and
authorizations, d) preconstruction buyers may default on their
purchase contracts or units in new buildings may remain unsold upon
completion of constructions, and e) prices for residential units
may be insufficient to cover development cost. The Group also takes
several actions to monitor these risks and respond appropriately
whenever it is under its control. The Group has in-house property
market research capability and development teams that monitor
development risks closely. The Group generally adopts conservative
assumptions on leasing and other variables and monitors the level
of committed future capital expenditure on development programs
relative to the level of undrawn facilities.
The Group’s
hotel properties face specific risks as well. The success of the
Group’s hotel properties will depend, in large part, upon the
Group’s ability to compete in areas such as access, location,
quality of accommodations, room rate structure and the quality and
type of services offered. The Group’s hotels may face
additional competition if other companies decide to build new
hotels or improve their existing hotels such that they are more
attractive to potential guests. In addition, their profitability
depends on (i) the Group’s ability to form successful
relationships with international operators to run the hotels; (ii)
changes in travel patterns, including seasonal changes; and (iii)
taxes and governmental regulations which influence or determine
wages, prices, interest rates, construction procedures and
costs.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
4. Financial
risk management and fair value (Continued)
4.2 Risk
management in the operations center in Israel:
Given the diversity
of the activities conducted by IDBD and its subsidiaries, and the
resulting risks, IDBD manages the exposure to its own key financial
risks and those of its wholly-owned subsidiaries (except for IDB
Tourism) in conformity with a centralized risk management policy,
with the non-wholly owned IDBD subsidiaries being responsible for
establishing the risk policy, taking action to cover market risks
and managing their activities in a decentralized fashion. Both IDBD
as holding and each subsidiary are responsible for managing their
own financial risks in accordance with agreed global guidelines.
The Chief Financial Officers of each entity are responsible for
managing the risk management policies and systems, the definition
of hedging strategies, insofar as applicable and based on any
restriction that may be apply as a result of financial debt, the
supervision of its implementation and the answer to such
restrictions. The management framework includes policies,
procedures, limits and allowed types of derivative financial
instruments.
This section
provides a description of the principal risks related to the
operations center in Israel that could have a material adverse
effect on the IDBD’s strategy, performance, results of
operations and financial condition. The risks facing the
businesses, set out below, do not appear in any particular order of
potential materiality or probability of occurrence.
(a)
Market
risk management
Real estate,
business and/or financial activities of IDBD subsidiaries in the
operations center in Israel are developed mainly in Israeli
currency, although some operations, mostly borrowing, are expressed
in US dollars, thereby exposing IDBD to a foreign currency
risk.
Net financial
position exposure to the functional currencies is decentralized
managed on a case-by-case basis, by entering into foreign currency
derivative instruments and/or by borrowings in foreign currencies,
as the case may be, or by other methods, considered adequate by the
Management, according to circumstances.
As of June 30,
2016, the Israeli subsidiaries’ net financial position, which
exposes the Group to the foreign currency risk, amounts to a
liability of Ps. 12,415. The Group estimates that, other factors
being constant, a 5% appreciation of the US dollar against the
Israeli currency would increase loss before income tax for the year
ended June 30, 2016 for an amount of Ps. 498. An equivalent
depreciation of the Israeli currency would have result in a profit
before income tax for the year June 30, 2016 for an amount of
Ps. 489.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
4. Financial
risk management and fair value (Continued)
4.2 Risk
management in the operations center in Israel
(Continued)
Risk
of fluctuations of the Consumer Price Index ("CPI") of
Israel
IDBD has financial
liabilities indexed by the Israeli CPI. As of the balance sheet
date, more than half of the financial liabilities arising from the
center of operations in Israel were adjusted by the Israeli
CPI.
Net financial
position exposure to the Israeli CPI fluctuations is decentralized
managed on a case-by-case basis, by entering into derivative
financial instruments, as the case may be, or by other methods,
considered adequate by the Management, according to
circumstances.
The Group estimates
that, other factors being constant, a 1% appreciation of the CPI
would increase loss before income tax for the year ended June 30,
2016 for an amount of Ps. 415. An equivalent depreciation of the
CPI would have result in a profit before income tax for the year
June 30, 2016 for an amount of Ps. 319.
Interest rate risk
The IDBD’s
interest rate risk principally arises from long-term borrowings
(See Note 21). Borrowings issued at floating rate expose IDBD to
cash flow interest rate risk, partially compensated by financial
assets at floating interest rate. Borrowings issued at fixed rates
expose IDBD to fair value interest rate risk.
IDBD manages the
exposure to the interest rate risk on a dynamic basis. Various
scenarios are simulated by IDBD, taking into consideration
refinancing, renewal of existing positions, alternative financing
sources or hedging instruments, maintaining an appropriate mix
between fixed and floating rate interest bearing liabilities. The
exposure to the interest rate risk is managed in a decentralized
fashion and is monitored regularly by different management offices
with a view to confirming that there are no adverse effects over
its ability to meet its financial obligations and to comply with
its borrowings covenants.
As of the date of
these financial statements, approximately 96% of the Group’s
long-term financial borrowings in the operations center in Israel
are at fixed interest rate; therefore, IDBD is not significantly
exposed to the interest rate fluctuation risk.
IDBD estimates
that, other factors being constant, a 1% increase in floating rates
at year-end would increase net loss before income tax for the year
ended June 30, 2016, in Ps. 25, approximately. An equivalent
decrease of the floating rates would have result in a profit before
income tax for the year June 30, 2016 for an amount of Ps.
26.
Other price risk
IDBD is exposed to
equity securities price risk or derivative financial instruments
price risk because of investments held in entities that are
publicly traded.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
4. Financial
risk management and fair value (Continued)
4.2 Risk
management in the operations center in Israel
(Continued)
As indicated in
Note 16, investment in Clal is classified on the statements of
financial position at "fair value through profit or loss" and
represents the most significant IDBD’s exposure to price
risk. IDBD has not used hedging against these risks.
IDBD regularly
reviews the prices evolution of these equity securities in order to
identify significant movements.
(b)
Credit
risk management
The credit risk
arises from the potential non-performance of contractual
obligations by the parties, with a resulting financial loss for
IDBD. IDBD’s credit risk, as well as that of its wholly-owned
subsidiaries (except for IDB Tourism), is managed in a centralized
manner by IDBD. In contrast, the credit risk of the other
subsidiaries is managed in a decentralized fashion by each
subsidiary. Each entity is responsible for managing and analyzing
the credit risk and limits have been established to ensure that
IDBD deals only with approved counterparties and that counterparty
concentration risk is addressed and the risk of loss is mitigated.
Counterparty exposure is measured as the aggregate of all
obligations of any single legal entity or economic entity to
IDBD.
IDBD and
subsidiaries invest their surplus liquidity so as to obtain a fair
return on it, while maintaining a suitable return-risk ratio, in
solid channels – mainly short-term shekel deposits in a
number of major Israeli financial institutions, and they also
invest in liquid securities, which mainly include trust funds,
exchange traded funds, government and corporate bonds with a rating
of at least A- and corporate bonds abroad have been rated with the
international rating of Investment Grade and above. In addition,
the maximum percentage of securities of a single issuer, which IDBD
or a subsidiary holds in its portfolio does not exceed 10% of the
value of its investment portfolio. IDBD and subsidiaries carry out
transactions in derivative financial instruments only through
banking corporations and entities that are required to maintain
collateral levels in accordance with scenarios.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
4. Financial
risk management and fair value (Continued)
4.2 Risk
management in the operations center in Israel
(Continued)
IDBD’s
primary objective for holding derivative financial instruments is
to manage currency exchange rate risk and interest rate risk. IDBD
generally enters into derivative transactions with
high-credit-quality counterparties and, by policy, limits the
amount of credit exposure to each counterparty. The amounts subject
to credit risk related to derivative instruments are generally
limited to the amounts, if any, by which counterparty’s
obligations exceed the obligations that IDBD has with that
counterparty. The credit risk associated with derivative financial
instruments is representing by the carrying value of the assets
positions of these instruments.
The IDBD’s
policy is to manage credit exposure to trade and other receivables
within defined trading limits. All IDBD’s significant
counterparties have internal trading limits.
Trade receivables
from investment and development property activities are primarily
derived from leases and services from shopping centers, office and
other rental properties; receivables from the sale of trading
properties and investment properties (primarily undeveloped land
and non-retail rental properties). IDBD has a large customer base
and is not dependent on any single customer. (See Note 15 for
details).
There is not a high
credit risk concentration in trade receivables from
telecommunications and supermarket activity, as the business does
not rely on few customers and most of the transactions are paid in
cash or credit card. (See Note 15 for details).
(c)
Liquidity
risk management
The most important
risk in the operations center in Israel is the liquidity risks,
including risks associated with refinancing borrowings as they
mature, the risk that borrowing facilities are not available to
meet cash requirements, and the risk that financial assets cannot
readily be converted to cash without loss of value. Failure to
manage liquidity risks could have a material impact on the
IDBD’s cash flow and statements of financial position.
Prudent liquidity risk management implies maintaining sufficient
cash, the availability of funding through an adequate amount of
committed credit facilities and the ability to close out market
positions. Due to the dynamic nature of the underlying businesses,
IDBD aims to maintain flexibility in funding its existing and
prospective debt requirements by maintaining diversified funding
sources.
IDBD monitors its
current and projected financial position using several key
internally generated reports: cash flow forecasts; debt maturity;
and interest rate exposure. IDBD also undertakes sensitivity
analysis to assess the impact of proposed transactions, movements
in interest rates and changes in property values on the key
profitability, liquidity and balance sheet ratios.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
4. Financial
risk management and fair value (Continued)
4.2 Risk
management in the operations center in Israel
(Continued)
IDBD’s debt
and derivative positions are continually reviewed to meet current
and expected debt requirements. IDBD maintains a balance between
longer-term and shorter-term financings. Short-term financing is
principally raised through bank facilities and overdraft positions.
Medium- to longer-term financing comprises public and private bond
issues, including private placements. Financing risk is spread by
using a variety of types of debt. The maturity profile is managed
in accordance with IDBD’s needs, by spreading the repayment
dates and extending facilities, as appropriate.
The table below
shows financial liabilities, including Group’s derivative
financial liabilities groupings based on the remaining period at
the statements of financial position to the contractual maturity
date. The amounts disclosed in the table are the contractual
undiscounted cash flows and as a result, they do not reconcile to
the amounts disclosed on the statements of financial
position.
However,
undiscounted cash flows in respect of balances due within 12 months
generally equal their carrying amounts in the statements of
financial position, as the impact of discounting is not
significant. The tables include both interest and principal
flows.
Where the interest
payable is not fixed, the amount disclosed has been determined by
reference to the existing conditions at the reporting
date.
At
June 30, 2016
|
Less
than 1 year
|
Between
1 and 2 years
|
Between
2 and 3 years
|
Between
3 and 4 years
|
Later
than 4 years
|
Total
|
Trade and other
payables
|
13,046
|
234
|
561
|
54
|
4
|
13,899
|
Borrowings
|
20,714
|
19,328
|
29,522
|
9,435
|
52,232
|
131,231
|
Lease
obligations
|
2,254
|
2,086
|
1,802
|
1,487
|
3,398
|
11,027
|
Purchase
obligations
|
1,089
|
162
|
15
|
-
|
-
|
1,266
|
Derivative
Financial Instruments
|
105
|
47
|
58
|
-
|
-
|
210
|
Total
|
37,208
|
21,857
|
31,958
|
10,976
|
55,634
|
157,633
|
Given the current
financial debt conditions of the Operations Center in Israel, in
particular in the holding company IDBD, the main source of funding
has been capital contributions. See Note 21 that includes a
description of commitments and restrictions related to loans and
renegotiation processes under way.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
5. Significant
judgments, key assumptions and judgments
The Group’s
significant accounting policies are stated in Note 2. Not all of
these significant accounting policies require management to make
subjective or complex judgments or estimates. The following is
intended to provide an understanding of the policies that
management considers critical because of the level of complexity,
judgment or estimations involved in their application and their
impact on the consolidated financial statements. These judgments
involve assumptions or estimates in respect of future events.
Actual results may differ from these estimates.
Estimation
|
Main
assumptions
|
Potential
implications
|
Main
references
|
Business
combination - Allocation of acquisition prices
|
Assumptions
regarding timing, amount of future revenues and expenses, revenue
growth, expected rate of return, economic conditions, discount
rate, among other.
|
Should the
assumptions made be inaccurate, the recognized combination may not
be correct.
|
Note 3 –
Acquisitions and dispositions
|
Recoverable amounts
of cash-generating units (even those including goodwill),
associates and assets.
|
The discount rate
and the expected growth rate before taxes in connection with
cash-generating units.
The discount rate
and the expected growth rate after taxes in connection with
associates.
Cash flows are
determined based on past experiences with the asset or with similar
assets and in accordance with the Group’s best factual
assumption relative to the economic conditions expected to
prevail.
Business continuity
and share market value of the public companies in connection with
cash-generating units.
Appraisals made by
external appraisers and valuators with relation to the
assets’ fair value, net of realization costs (including real
estate assets).
|
Should any of the
assumptions made be inaccurate, this could lead to differences in
the recoverable values of cash-generating units.
|
Note 10 –
Investment properties
Note 11 –
Property, plant and equipment
Note 13 –
Intangible assets
|
Control, joint
control or significant influence
|
Judgment relative
to the determination that the Group holds an interest in the shares
of investees (considering the existence and influence of
significant potential voting rights), its right to designate
members in the executive management of such companies (usually the
Board of directors) based on the investees’ bylaws; the
composition and the rights of other shareholders of such investees
and their capacity to establish operating and financial policies
for investees or to take part in the establishment
thereof.
|
Accounting
treatment of investments as subsidiaries (consolidation) or
associates (equity method)
|
Note
2.3
|
Estimated useful
life of intangible assets, investment properties and property,
plant and equipment
|
Estimated useful
life of assets based on their conditions.
|
Recognition of
accelerated or decelerated depreciation by comparison against final
actual earnings (losses).
|
Note 10 –
Investment properties
Note 11 –
Property, plant and equipment
Note 13 –
Intangible assets
|
Fair value
valuation of investment properties
|
Fair value
valuation made by external appraisers and valuators.
|
Incorrect exposure
of investment property values
|
Note 10 –
Investment properties
|
Income
tax
|
The Group estimates
the income tax amount payable for transactions where the
Treasury’s Claim cannot be clearly determined.
Additionally, the
Group evaluates the recoverability of assets due to deferred taxes
considering whether some or all of the assets will not be
recoverable.
|
Upon the improper
determination of the provision for income tax, the Group will be
bound to pay additional taxes, including fines and compensatory and
punitive interest.
|
Note 22 –
Taxes
|
Allowance for
doubtful accounts
|
A periodic review
is conducted of receivables risks in the Group’s
clients’ portfolios. Bad debts based on the expiration of
account receivables and account receivables’ specific
conditions.
|
Improper
recognition of charges / reimbursements of the allowance for bad
debt.
|
Note 15 –
Trade and other receivables
|
Hybrid financial
instrument related to the non-recourse loan from Koor
(Adama).
|
· The value of
Adama’s shares.
· Unobserved data
underlying the binomial model applied to the determination of the
embedded derivative instruments’ value.
|
Changes in losses
or profits resulting from the variation in the fair value of the
embedded derivative, and variations in the book amount of the
primary contract recognized as revenues or expenses from
financing.
|
Note 21 –
Borrowings
|
Level 2 and 3
financial instruments
|
Main assumptions
used by the Group are:
· Discounted
projected income by interest rate.
· Values determined
in accordance with the company’s shares in equity funds on
the basis of its financial statements, based on fair value or
investment assessments.
· Comparable market
multiple (EV/GMV ratio).
· Underlying asset
price (Market price); share price volatility (historical) and money
market interest-rate curve (Libor rate).
|
Wrong recognition
of a charge to income / (loss).
|
Note 14 –
Financial instruments by category
|
Probability
estimate of contingent liabilities.
|
Whether more
economic resources may be spent in relation to litigation against
the Group; such estimate is based on legal advisors’
opinions.
|
Charge / reversal
of provision in relation to a claim.
|
Note 20 –
Provisions
|
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
IFRS 8 requires an
entity to report financial and descriptive information about its
reportable segments, which are operating segments or aggregations
of operating segments that meet specified criteria. Operating
segments are components of an entity about which separate financial
information is available that is evaluated regularly by the CODM.
According to IFRS 8, the CODM represents a function whereby
strategic decisions are made and resources are assigned. The CODM
function is carried out by the President of the Group, Mr. Eduardo
S. Elsztain. In addition, and due to the acquisition of IDBD, two
responsibility levels have been established for resource allocation
and assessment of results of the two operations centers, through
executive committees in Argentina and Israel.
Following the
control of IDBD, the Group reports its financial and equity
performance based on the new segment structure for the year- end
2016.
Segment information
is now reported from two perspectives: geographic presence and
products and services. From the geographic point of view, the Group
has established two Operations Centers to manage its global
interests: Argentina and Israel. Within each operations center, the
Group considers separately the various activities being developed,
which represent reporting operating segments given the nature of
its products, services, operations and risks. Management believes
the operating segment clustering in each operations center reflects
similar economic characteristics in each region, as well as similar
products and services offered, types of clients and regulatory
environments.
Below is the
segment information prepared as follows:
·
Operations
center in Argentina:
Within this center,
the Group operates in the following segments:
o
The “Shopping Centers” segment
includes the assets and operating results of the activity of
shopping centers portfolio, principally comprised of lease and
service revenues related to rental of commercial space and other
spaces in the shopping centers of the Group.
o
The “Offices and others” segment
includes the assets and operating results from lease revenues of
offices and other rental space and other service revenues related
to the office activities.
o
The “Sales and Developments”
segment includes the assets and operating results of the sales of
undeveloped parcels of land and/or trading properties, as the
results related with its development and maintenance. Also included
in this segment are the results of the sale of real property
intended for rent, sales of hotels and other properties included in
the international segment.
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Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
6.
Segment information
(Continued)
o
The "Hotels" segment includes the operating
results of hotels mainly comprised of room, catering and restaurant
revenues.
o
The “International” segment
includes assets and operating profit or loss from business related
to associates Condor and Lipstick. Through these associates, the
Group derives revenue from hotels and an office building in United
States, respectively. Until September 30, 2014, this segment
included revenue from a subsidiary that owned the building located
at 183 Madison Ave in New York, United States, which was sold on
September 29, 2014. Additionally, until October 11, 2015, this
international segment only included results from the investment in
IDBD carried at fair value.
o
The “Financial operations and
others” segment primarily includes the financial
activities carried out by BHSA and Tarshop and other residual
financial operations.
The CODM
periodically reviews the results and certain asset categories and
assesses performance of operating segments of this operations
center based on a measure of profit or loss of the segment composed
by the operating income plus the equity in earnings of joint
ventures and associates. The valuation criteria used in preparing
this information are consistent with IFRS standards used for the
preparation of the consolidated financial statements, except for
the following:
·
Operating results
from joint ventures: Cyrsa, NPSF, Puerto Retiro, Baicom and Quality
are evaluated by the CODM applying proportional consolidation
method. Under this method the income/loss generated and assets, are
reported in the income statement line-by-line based on the
percentage held in joint ventures rather than in a single item as
required by IFRS. Management believes that the proportional
consolidation method provides more useful information to understand
the business return. Moreover, operating results of EHSA joint
venture is accounted for under the equity method. Management
believes that, in this case, this method provides more adequate
information for this type of investment, given its low materiality
and considering it is a company without direct trade operations,
where the main asset consists of an indirect interest of 25% of
LRSA.
·
Operating results
from Shopping Centers and Offices segments do not include the
amounts pertaining to building administration expenses and
collective promotion funds (“FPC”, as per its Spanish
acronym) as well as total recovered costs, whether by way of
expenses or other concepts included under financial results (for
example default interest and other concepts). The CODM examines the
net amount from these items (total surplus or deficit between
building administration expenses and FPC and recoverable
expenses).
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Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
6.
Segment information
(Continued)
The assets’
categories examined by the CODM are: investment properties,
property, plant and equipment, trading properties, inventories,
right to receive future units under barter agreements, investment
in associates and goodwill. The sum of these assets, classified by
business segment, is reported under “assets by
segment”. Assets are allocated to each segment based on the
operations and/or their physical location.
Within the
operations center in Argentina, most revenue from its operating
segments is derived from, and their assets are located in,
Argentina, except for earnings of associates included in the
“International” segment located in United
States.
Revenues for each
reporting segments derive from a large and diverse client base and,
therefore, there is no revenue concentration in any particular
segment.
·
Operations
center in Israel:
Within this center,
the Group operates in the following segments:
o
The “Real Estate” segment
includes mainly assets and operating income derived from business
related to the subsidiary PBC. Through PBC, the Group operates
rental properties and residential properties in Israel, United
States and other parts of the world and carries out commercial
projects in Las Vegas.
o
The “Supermarkets” segment
includes assets and operating income derived from the business
related to the subsidiary Shufersal. Through Shufersal, the Group
mainly operates a supermarket chain in Israel.
o
The “Agrochemicals” segment
includes income derived from the associate Adama. Adama is a
company specialized in agrochemicals, particularly for the
production of crops.
o
The “Telecommunications” segment
includes assets and operating income derived from the business
related to the subsidiary Cellcom. Cellcom is a provider of
telecommunication services and its main activities include the
provision of mobile phone services, fixed line phone services, data
and Internet, among others.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
6.
Segment information
(Continued)
o
The "Insurance" segment includes the
investment in Clal. This company is one of the most important
insurance groups in Israel, and is mainly engaged in pension and
social security insurance, among others. As indicated in Note 16,
51% of the controlling shares of Clal are held in a trust following
the instructions of the Israel Securities Commission in order to
comply with the sale of the controlling shares of Clal. As a
result, the Company is not fully consolidated on a line-by-line
basis but rather in a single line as a financial instrument at fair
value, as required by the IFRS under the current circumstances
where no control is exercised.
o
The "Others" segment includes the assets and
income derived from other diverse business activities, such as
technological developments, tourism, oil and gas assets,
electronics, and others.
The CODM
periodically reviews the results and certain asset categories and
assesses performance of operating segments of this operations
center based on a measure of profit or loss of the segment composed
by the operating income plus the equity in earnings of joint
ventures and associates. The valuation criteria used in preparing
this information are consistent with IFRS standards used for the
preparation of the consolidated financial statements.
As indicated under
Note 2, the Group decided to consolidate income derived from its
operations center in Israel with a three-month lag, adjusted for
the effects of significant transactions. Hence, operating results
of IDBD for the period extending from October 11, 2015 (acquisition
date) through March 31, 2016 are included under comprehensive
income of the Group for the fiscal year ended June 30,
2016.
Furthermore,
comparative information has not been modified for as of that date
the Group did not exercise control over IDBD. The assessment of
this investment was part of the international segment of the
operations center in Argentina.
Goods and services
exchanged between segments are calculated based on market prices.
Intercompany transactions between segments, if any, are
eliminated.
As to those
business segments involving the operations center in Argentina
where assets are reported under the proportional consolidation
method, each reported asset includes the proportional share of the
Group in the same class of assets of the associates and/or joint
ventures. Only as an example, the amount of investment properties
reported includes (i) the balance of investment properties as
stated in the statement of financial position, plus (ii) the
Group’s share in the balances of investment properties of
joint ventures.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
6.
Segment information
(Continued)
Within the
operations center in Israel, most revenue from its operating
segments are derived from, and their assets are located in, Israel,
except for part of earnings from the Real Estate segment, which are
generated from activities outside Israel, mainly in United
States.
Below is a
summarized analysis of the lines of business of the group for the
years ended June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014:
|
June
30, 2016
|
|
June
30,
2015
|
|
June
30,
2014
|
|
Operations
Center in Argentina
|
|
Operations
Center in
Israel
|
|
Total
|
|
Operations
Center in Argentina
|
|
Operations
Center in Argentina
|
Revenues
|
3,289
|
|
28,229
|
|
31,518
|
|
2,548
|
|
|
Costs
|
(834)
|
|
(20,481)
|
|
(21,315)
|
|
(628)
|
|
|
Gross
profit
|
2,455
|
|
7,748
|
|
10,203
|
|
1,920
|
|
|
Gain from disposal
of investment properties
|
1,068
|
|
45
|
|
1,113
|
|
1,163
|
|
|
General and
administrative expenses
|
(554)
|
|
(1,387)
|
|
(1,941)
|
|
(378)
|
|
|
Selling
expenses
|
(264)
|
|
(5,686)
|
|
(5,950)
|
|
(196)
|
|
|
Other operating
results,
net
|
31
|
|
-
|
|
31
|
|
28
|
|
|
Profit
from operations
|
2,736
|
|
720
|
|
3,456
|
|
2,537
|
|
|
Share of (loss) /
profit of joint ventures and associates
|
99
|
|
338
|
|
437
|
|
(1,035)
|
|
|
Segment
profit
|
2,835
|
|
1,058
|
|
3,893
|
|
1,502
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reportable
assets
|
5,027
|
|
146,989
|
|
152,016
|
|
6,463
|
|
7,207
|
Reportable
liabilities
|
-
|
|
(132,865)
|
|
(132,865)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Net
reportable
assets
|
5,027
|
|
14,124
|
|
19,151
|
|
6,463
|
|
7,207
|
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
6.
Segment information
(Continued)
Below is a
summarized analysis of the lines of business of Group’s
operations center in Argentina for the year ended June 30,
2016:
|
|
|
|
|
Operations
Center in Argentina
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financial
operations and others
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gain from disposal
of investment property
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
General and
administrative
expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other operating
results,
net
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit
/ (Loss) from
operations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share of profit /
(loss) of joint ventures and associates
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and
equipment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Right to receive
future units under barter agreements
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investments in
joint ventures and associates
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(i)
From all the
revenues corresponding to the operations Center in Argentina, the
100% are originated mainly in Argentina. No external client
represents 10% or more of revenue of any of the reportable
segments.
(ii)
From all of the
assets corresponding to the operations Center in Argentina included
in the segment, Ps. 5,701 are located in Argentina and Ps. (674) in
other countries, principally in United States for Ps. (832) and
Uruguay for Ps. 158, respectively.
IRSA
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
6. Segment
information (Continued)
Below is a
summarized analysis of the lines of business of Group’s
operations center in Argentina for the fiscal year ended June 30,
2015:
|
June
30, 2015
|
|
Operations
Center in Argentina
|
|
Shopping
Center
|
|
Offices
and other
|
|
Sales
and developments
|
|
Hotels
|
|
International
|
|
Financial
operations and others
|
|
Total
|
Revenues
(i)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Costs
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross
profit /
(loss)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gain from disposal
of investment properties
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
General and
administrative
expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling
expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other operating
results,
net
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit
/ (Loss) from operations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share of (loss) /
profit of joint ventures and associates
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Segment
profit / (loss)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment
properties
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and
equipment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trading
properties
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Goodwill
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Right to receive
future units under barter agreements
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Inventories
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment in joint
ventures and associates
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating
assets
(ii)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(i)
From all revenues
corresponding to the operations Center in Argentina Ps. 2,522 are
generated in Argentina and Ps. 26 in United States. No external
client represents 10% or more of revenue of any of the reportable
segments.
(ii)
From all assets
corresponding to the operations Center in Argentina included in the
segment, Ps. 5,445 are located in Argentina and Ps. 1,639 in other
countries, principally in United States for Ps. 1,533 and Uruguay
for Ps. 106, respectively.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
6. Segment
information (Continued)
Below is a
summarized analysis of the lines of business of Group’s
operations center in Argentina for the year ended June 30,
2014:
|
June
30, 2014
|
|
Operations
Center in Argentina
|
|
Shopping
Center
|
|
Offices
and other
|
|
Sales
and developments
|
|
Hotels
|
|
International
|
|
Financial
operations and others
|
|
Total
|
Revenues
(i)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Costs
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross
profit
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gain from disposal
of investment properties
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
General and
administrative
expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling
expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other operating
results,
net
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit
/ (Loss) from operations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share of (loss)
profit of joint ventures and associates
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Segment
profit / (loss)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment
properties
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and
equipment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trading
properties
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Goodwill
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Right to receive
future units under barter agreements
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Assets held for
sale
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Inventories
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment in joint
ventures and associates
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating
assets
(ii)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(i) From
all revenues corresponding to the operations Center in Argentina
Ps. 2,072 are generated in Argentina and Ps. 84 in United States.
No external client represents 10% or more of revenue of any of the
reportable segments.
(ii) From all of
the assets corresponding to the operations Center in Argentina
included in the segment, Ps. 5,108 are located in Argentina and Ps.
2,099 in other countries, principally in United States for Ps.
1,988 and Uruguay for Ps. 111, respectively.
IRSA
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
6. Segment
information (Continued)
Below is a
summarized analysis of the lines of business of Group’s
operations center in Israel for the year ended June 30,
2016:
|
June
30, 2016
|
|
Operations
Center in Israel
|
|
Real
Estate
|
|
Supermarkets
|
|
Agrochemicals
|
|
Telecommunications
|
|
Insurances
|
|
Others
|
|
Total
|
Revenues
(i)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Costs
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross
profit
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gain from disposal
of investment properties
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
General and
administrative expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling
expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit
/ (Loss) from operations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share of profit /
(loss) of joint ventures and associates
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Segment
profit /
(loss)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating assets
(ii)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating
liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating
assets (liabilities), net
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(i) From all
revenues corresponding to operations Center in Israel, Ps. 512 are
originated in United States and Ps. 27,717 in Israel. No external
client represents 10% or more of revenue of any of the reportable
segments.
(ii) From all
assets corresponding to the operations Center in Israel, included
in this segment, Ps. 14,070 are located in United States, Ps. 786
in India and remaining are located in Israel.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
6.
Segment information
(Continued)
The following
tables present a reconciliation between the total results of
operations as per segment information and the results of operations
as per the statements of income. The adjustments relate to the
presentation of the results of operations of joint ventures from
operations center in Argentina accounted for under the equity
method under IFRS and the non-elimination of the inter-segment
transactions.
|
June
30, 2016
|
|
Total
as per segment information
|
|
Adjustment
for share of profit / (loss)
of
joint ventures
|
|
Expenses
and
collective promotion funds
|
|
Adjustment
to income for elimination of
inter-segment
transactions
|
|
Total
as per Statement
of
income
|
Revenues
|
31,518
|
|
(29)
|
|
1,194
|
|
(8)
|
|
32,675
|
Costs
|
(21,315)
|
|
17
|
|
(1,207)
|
|
6
|
|
(22,499)
|
Gross
profit / (loss)
|
10,203
|
|
(12)
|
|
(13)
|
|
(2)
|
|
10,176
|
Gain from disposal
of investment properties
|
1,113
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
1,113
|
General and
administrative expenses
|
(1,941)
|
|
1
|
|
-
|
|
7
|
|
(1,933)
|
Selling
expenses
|
(5,950)
|
|
2
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(5,948)
|
Other operating
results, net
|
31
|
|
(2)
|
|
-
|
|
(5)
|
|
24
|
Profit
/ (loss) from operations
|
3,456
|
|
(11)
|
|
(13)
|
|
-
|
|
3,432
|
Share of (loss) /
profit of joint ventures and associates
|
437
|
|
10
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
447
|
Net
segment profit / (loss) before financing and taxation
|
3,893
|
|
(1)
|
|
(13)
|
|
-
|
|
3,879
|
|
June
30, 2015
|
|
Total
as per segment information
|
|
Adjustment
for
share
of profit /
(loss)
of
joint
ventures
|
|
Expenses
and
collective promotion funds
|
|
Adjustment
to income for
elimination
of
inter-segment
transactions
|
|
Total
as per
Statement
of
income
|
Revenues
|
2,548
|
|
(27)
|
|
887
|
|
(5)
|
|
3,403
|
Costs
|
(628)
|
|
14
|
|
(901)
|
|
4
|
|
(1,511)
|
Gross
profit /
(loss)
|
1,920
|
|
(13)
|
|
(14)
|
|
(1)
|
|
1,892
|
Gain from disposal
of investment properties
|
1,163
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
1,163
|
General and
administrative expenses
|
(378)
|
|
1
|
|
-
|
|
3
|
|
(374)
|
Selling
expenses
|
(196)
|
|
2
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(194)
|
Other operating
results, net
|
28
|
|
2
|
|
-
|
|
(2)
|
|
28
|
Profit
/ (loss) from operations
|
2,537
|
|
(8)
|
|
(14)
|
|
-
|
|
2,515
|
Share of (loss) /
profit of associates
|
(1,035)
|
|
12
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(1,023)
|
Net
segment profit / (loss) before financing and taxation
|
1,502
|
|
4
|
|
(14)
|
|
-
|
|
1,492
|
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Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
6. Segment
information (Continued)
|
June
30, 2014
|
|
Total
as per segment information
|
|
Adjustment
for
share
of profit /
(loss)
of
joint
ventures
|
|
Expenses
and
collective promotion funds
|
|
Adjustment
to income for elimination of
inter-segment
transactions
|
|
Total
as per
Statement
of
income
|
Revenues
|
2,156
|
|
(41)
|
|
736
|
|
(6)
|
|
2,845
|
Costs
|
(639)
|
|
24
|
|
(744)
|
|
5
|
|
(1,354)
|
Gross
profit /
(loss)
|
1,517
|
|
(17)
|
|
(8)
|
|
(1)
|
|
1,491
|
Gain from disposal
of investment properties
|
236
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
236
|
General and
administrative expenses
|
(300)
|
|
1
|
|
-
|
|
2
|
|
(297)
|
Selling
expenses
|
(150)
|
|
4
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(146)
|
Other operating
results, net
|
(49)
|
|
4
|
|
-
|
|
(1)
|
|
(46)
|
Profit
/ (loss) from operations
|
1,254
|
|
(8)
|
|
(8)
|
|
-
|
|
1,238
|
Share of (loss) /
profit of associates
|
(440)
|
|
26
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(414)
|
Net
segment profit / (loss) before financing and taxation
|
814
|
|
18
|
|
(8)
|
|
-
|
|
824
|
The following
tables present a reconciliation between total segment assets and
liabilities as per segment information of operations centers in
Argentina and Israel and total assets as per the statement of
financial position.
|
June
30,
2016
|
|
June
30,
2015
|
|
June
30,
2014
|
|
Operations
center in Argentina
|
Operations
center in Israel
|
Total
|
|
Operations
center in Argentina
|
|
Operations
Center in Argentina
|
Total
assets per segment based on segment information
|
5,027
|
146,989
|
152,016
|
|
6,463
|
|
7,207
|
Less:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proportionate share
in assets per segment of joint ventures (3)
|
(118)
|
-
|
(118)
|
|
(97)
|
|
(150)
|
Plus:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment in joint
ventures (1)
|
203
|
-
|
203
|
|
169
|
|
294
|
Other
non-reportable assets (2)
|
6,899
|
-
|
6,899
|
|
3,087
|
|
2,459
|
Total
assets per segment as per statement of financial
position
|
12,011
|
146,989
|
159,000
|
|
9,622
|
|
9,810
|
(1)
Represents the
equity value of joint ventures that were proportionately
consolidated for information by segment
purposes.
(2)
Includes deferred
income tax, income tax credit, trade and other receivables,
investments in financial assets, cash and cash equivalent and
intangible assets except for goodwill and right to receive
units.
(3)
Below is a detail
of the proportionate share in assets by segment of joint ventures
of the operations center in Argentina, included in the information
reported by segment:
|
June
30,
2016
|
|
June
30,
2015
|
|
June
30,
2014
|
Investment
properties
|
111
|
|
88
|
|
137
|
Property, plant and
equipment
|
1
|
|
1
|
|
-
|
Trading
properties
|
1
|
|
3
|
|
8
|
Goodwill
|
5
|
|
5
|
|
5
|
Total
proportionate share in assets per segment of joint
ventures
|
118
|
|
97
|
|
150
|
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Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
6. Segment
information (Continued)
|
June
30,
2016
|
|
June
30,
2015
|
|
June
30,
2014
|
|
Operations
center in Argentina
|
Operations
center in
Israel
|
Total
|
|
Operations
center in Argentina
|
|
Operations
center in Argentina
|
Total
liabilities per segment based on segment information
|
-
|
132,865
|
132,865
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Plus/Less:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
non-reportable liabilities
|
12,634
|
-
|
12,634
|
|
7,364
|
|
7,254
|
Total
liabilities per segment as per statement of financial
position
|
12,634
|
132,865
|
145,499
|
|
7,364
|
|
7,254
|
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Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
7.
Information
about the main subsidiaries
The Group conducts
its business through several operating and holding subsidiaries.
The Group considers that the subsidiaries below are the ones with
non-controlling interests material to the Group. Significant
non-controlling interests have changed following the business
combination. As of June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2015, significant
non-controlling interests pertain to the operations center in
Israel and the operations center in Argentina,
respectively.
|
At
June 30, 2016
|
|
Year
ended June 30, 2016
|
|
Non-controlling
shareholders interest
%
|
|
Current
assets
|
|
Non-current
assets
|
|
Current
liabilities
|
|
Non-
current
liabilities
|
|
Net
assets
|
|
Book
Value
of
non- controlling interests
|
|
Revenues
|
|
Net
Income
(loss)
|
|
Other
comprehensive loss
|
|
Total
comprehensive
loss
/ income
|
|
Profit
(Loss) attributable to non-controlling interest
|
|
Other
comprehensive
loss
attributable to non-controlling interest
|
|
Cash
of
Operating
activities
|
|
Cash
of Investing activities
|
|
Cash
of
financial
activities
|
|
Net
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
|
|
Dividends
distribution to non-controlling shareholders
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Elron (2)
|
49.68%
|
|
2,145
|
|
922
|
|
82
|
|
31
|
|
2,954
|
|
2,522
|
|
3
|
|
(97)
|
|
(103)
|
|
(200)
|
|
(55)
|
|
(71)
|
|
(171)
|
|
(58)
|
|
13
|
|
(216)
|
|
-
|
PBC (2)
|
23.55%
|
|
10,435
|
|
47,546
|
|
9,925
|
|
37,567
|
|
10,489
|
|
8,419
|
|
1,538
|
|
621
|
|
(267)
|
|
354
|
|
370
|
|
(116)
|
|
1,039
|
|
280
|
|
(2,414)
|
|
(1,095)
|
|
(322)
|
Cellcom
(2)
|
58.23%
|
|
9,368
|
|
16,113
|
|
7,629
|
|
13,210
|
|
4,642
|
|
3,795
|
|
6,655
|
|
(64)
|
|
(3)
|
|
(67)
|
|
(39)
|
|
-
|
|
1,442
|
|
(241)
|
|
(776)
|
|
425
|
|
(6)
|
Shufersal
(2)
|
47.05%
|
|
9,929
|
|
18,764
|
|
13,202
|
|
10,411
|
|
5,080
|
|
3,596
|
|
18,610
|
|
312
|
|
(19)
|
|
293
|
|
193
|
|
(13)
|
|
769
|
|
(483)
|
|
(2,436)
|
|
(2,150)
|
|
(151)
|
|
At
June 30, 2015
|
|
Year
ended June 30, 2015
|
|
Non-controlling
shareholders interest
%
|
|
Current
assets
|
|
Non-current
assets
|
|
Current
liabilities
|
|
Non-
current
liabilities
|
|
Net
assets
|
|
Book
Value
of
non-
controlling
interest
|
|
Revenues
|
|
Net
Income
(loss)
|
|
Other
comprehensive
loss
|
|
Total
comprehensive
income
/ loss
|
|
Profit
(Loss) attributable to non-controlling interest
|
|
Other
comprehensive
loss
attributable
to non-controlling
interest
|
|
Cash
of operating activities
|
|
Cash
of investment activities
|
|
Cash
of financial activities
|
|
Net
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
|
|
Dividends
distribution to non-controlling shareholders
|
PAMSA
(3)
|
20.00%
|
|
488
|
|
518
|
|
310
|
|
21
|
|
675
|
|
129
|
|
333
|
|
146
|
|
-
|
|
146
|
|
29
|
|
-
|
|
120
|
|
(154)
|
|
-
|
|
(34)
|
|
(33)
|
DFL (1)
|
8.43%
|
|
330
|
|
1,729
|
|
299
|
|
264
|
|
1,496
|
|
13
|
|
-
|
|
(418)
|
|
28
|
|
(390)
|
|
(82)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Rigby (1)
|
25.50%
|
|
19
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
19
|
|
5
|
|
28
|
|
398
|
|
(186)
|
|
212
|
|
109
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
1,538
|
|
(1,537)
|
|
1
|
|
-
|
RES (4)
|
33.17%
|
|
30
|
|
356
|
|
11
|
|
14
|
|
361
|
|
120
|
|
-
|
|
119
|
|
-
|
|
119
|
|
40
|
|
-
|
|
(1)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(1)
|
|
-
|
N/A: Not
applicable. Not considered a significant non-controlling
interest.
(1)
Corresponds to the
Group's indirect interest. The percentage of the non-controlling
interest represents the equity interest which is not owned by
Tyrus.
(2)
Corresponds to the
Group's indirect interest. The percentage of the non-controlling
interest represents the equity interest which is not owned by
DIC.
(3)
Corresponds to the
Group's indirect interest. The percentage of the non-controlling
interest represents the equity interest which is not owned by IRSA
CP.
(4)
Corresponds to the
Group's indirect interest. The percentage of the non-controlling
interest represents the equity interest which is not owned by
Efanur.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
7.
Information about principal subsidiaries
(Continued)
Significant events
Cellcom is the
largest provider of mobile telecommunications in Israel; it offers
its services approximately to 2.9 million subscribers with a wide
range of services. By the end of 2014, the Company launched
television services over the Internet. Under Israeli laws, in order
for a shareholder to be able to exert control over a
Telecommunications Company, such shareholder must first secure the
approval of the Ministry of Communications of Israel. Such
approval, consequence of change in control of IDBD, has not yet
been obtained.
In November 2015,
Cellcom entered into an agreement, subject to approval, with Golan
Telecom Ltd. ("Golan") and its shareholders to acquire all of
Golan’s shares for a price of NIS 1,170 million, subject to
certain adjustments. To complete the transaction, Cellcom intends
to raise funds by way of a public offering and DIC expects to
subscribe shares for up to NIS 100 million at that public offering
to maintain its current equity interests. During April 2016, the
Anti-trust Commission of Israel and the Ministry of Communications
notified Cellcom their objection to the transaction described above
but failed to state the grounds for such objection.
In June 2016, Hot
Mobile Ltd. ("Hot"), a mobile phone carrier of Israel, announced it
intended to enter into a non-exclusive long-term agreement for the
provision of hosting services to Golan for the network used by Hot,
which is subject to approval and directives by the Israel
regulatory authorities.
Cellcom informed
Golan that the transaction with Hot amounts to a material breach of
the stock purchase agreement (“SPA”) mentioned above
and of the intra-national roaming agreement (the “Roaming
Agreement”) between Cellcom and Golan, including an
exclusivity commitment in relation to the provision of services and
the commitment to not apply any material change to the business
acquired. Cellcom notified Golan and its shareholders that unless
the breach to the SPA and the Roaming Agreement were cured, Cellcom
would be entitled to terminate the SPA and claim the immediate
reimbursement of an aggregate amount of NIS 600 million, in
addition to the reimbursement of sums of money already paid by
Cellcom to Golan. Non-performance will allow Cellcom to claim
damages for the future payments that should have been made by Golan
until the end of the exclusivity period agreed upon between the
parties.
In July 2016,
Cellcom started a legal action against Golan, including a motion
filed to suspend the agreement between Golan and Hot; in this
respect, on July 21, 2016 the District Court issued a temporary
restraining order against finalizing the agreement between Golan
and Hot, as requested by Cellcom. In August 2016, Golan filed a
motion with the Supreme Court challenging the temporary
order.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
7.
Information about principal subsidiaries
(Continued)
Analysis of the impact of the
Concentration Law
As mentioned in
note 1 to these financial statements, IDBD is analyzing the
implications of the Concentration Law. The alternatives under
evaluation include: (i) delisting of IDBD or DIC so that it becomes
a private company, or (ii) a merger between IDBD and DIC. At the
time of approval of these financial statements, the preceding
alternatives are merely under evaluation and there is no certainty
as to implementation of the structural changes described above or
the date of any such implementation. IDBD and DIC estimate that one
of these alternatives are likely to be carried out, allowing the
Group to continue holding control of Cellcom after December
2019.
As indicated for
IDBD, PBC is also assessing the implications of this Act in
relation to its holdings in controlled companies, for the purpose
of continuing to exercise control; and it believes it will continue
to do so.
IDBD and DIC assess
whether it is necessary to recognize deferred tax liabilities for
the temporary differences arising in relation to its investments in
subsidiaries. In this respect, IDBD, DIC and PBC estimate that if
each of them is required to dispose of its respective holdings in
subsidiaries, they would not be liable to income tax on the sale
and, for such reason, they did not recognize the deferred tax
liabilities related to this difference in these financial
statements.
8.
Interests
in joint ventures
Evolution of
Group´s investments in joint ventures for the fiscal years
ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 was as follow:
|
June
30,
2016
|
|
June
30,
2015
|
Beginning
of the year
|
190
|
|
317
|
Balance
incorporated by business combination (Note 3)
|
960
|
|
-
|
Capital
contributions
|
77
|
|
8
|
Share of
profit
|
140
|
|
10
|
Currency
translation adjustment
|
594
|
|
-
|
Cash dividends
(i)
|
(17)
|
|
(34)
|
Capital reduction
(ii)
|
-
|
|
(111)
|
End
of the year
|
1,944
|
|
190
|
(i)
During the fiscal
year ended June 30, 2016, Ps. 7 corresponds to Cyrsa, Ps. 4 to NPSF
and Ps. 6 to Manaman. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015,
Ps. 31 corresponds to Cyrsa and Ps. 3 to NPSF.
(ii) During
the year ended June 30, 2015 Cyrsa distributed dividends due to
capital reduction for Ps. 111.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
8.
Interests in joint ventures
(Continued)
The table below
shows the value of the Group's holdings in joint ventures for the
years ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, as well as the Group’s
interest in comprehensive income (loss) of these companies for the
years ended June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014:
Name
of the entity
|
Place
of business / country of incorporation
|
Main
activity
|
Nature
of
the relationship
|
Common
shares 1 vote
|
Value
of Group's interest
in
equity
|
|
Group's
interest in
comprehensive
income (loss)
|
|
%
of ownership interest held
|
|
June
30,
|
June
30,
|
|
June
30,
|
Last
financial statements issued
|
2016
|
2015
|
|
2016
|
2015
|
2014
|
|
2016
|
2015
|
2014
|
Share
Capital (nominal value)
|
Profit
(loss) for the year
|
Shareholders’
Equity
|
Mehadrin
|
Israel
|
Agriculture
|
(1)
|
1,509,889
|
985
|
-
|
|
433
|
-
|
-
|
|
45.41%
|
-
|
-
|
(*) 3
|
(*) 70
|
(*) 499
|
Other joint
ventures
|
|
|
(2)
|
-
|
959
|
190
|
|
301
|
10
|
26
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,944
|
190
|
|
734
|
10
|
26
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1)
Mehadrin is a
company engaged in the production and exports of citrus, fruits and
vegetables. The Group has entered into a joint venture agreement in
relation to this company.
(2)
The Group also has
interest in a number of individually immaterial joint ventures that
are accounted for using the equity method.
(*)
Amounts in million
of NIS.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
8.
Interests in joint ventures
(Continued)
Information
about significant joint ventures
Set out below is
the summarized financial information for those joint ventures that
are material to the Group:
|
At
June 30, 2016
|
|
Year
ended June 30, 2016
|
|
Current
assets
|
|
Non-current
assets
|
|
Current
liabilities
|
|
Non-
current
liabilities
|
|
Net
assets
|
|
Dividend
distribution
|
|
Net
assets at end of the year
|
|
%
of ownership interest held
|
|
Interest
in joint venture
|
|
Goodwill
and others
|
|
Net
book amount
|
|
Revenue
|
|
Net
income (loss)
|
|
Total
comprehensive income (loss)
|
|
Cash
from operating activities
|
|
Cash
of investment activities
|
|
Cash
from
financial
activities
|
|
Changes
in cash and cash equivalents
|
Mehadrin
|
2,475
|
|
2,814
|
|
2,678
|
|
673
|
|
1,938
|
|
-
|
|
1,938
|
|
45.41%
|
|
880
|
|
105
|
|
985
|
|
(*)
819
|
|
(*) 68
|
|
(*) 68
|
|
(*) 96
|
|
(*)
(4)
|
|
(*) 64
|
|
(*)
156
|
|
|
At
June 30, 2015
|
|
Year
ended June 30, 2015
|
|
Current
assets
|
|
Non-current
assets
|
|
Current
liabilities
|
|
Non-
current
liabilities
|
|
Net
assets
|
|
Dividend
distribution
|
|
Net
assets at end of the year
|
|
%
of ownership interest held
|
|
Interest
in joint venture
|
|
Goodwill
and
others
|
|
Net
book amount
|
|
Revenue
|
|
Net
income (loss)
|
|
Total
comprehensive
income (loss)
|
|
Cash
from operating activities
|
|
Cash
of investment activities
|
|
Cash
from
financial
activities
|
|
Changes
in cash and cash equivalents
|
Cyrsa
|
17
|
|
43
|
|
24
|
|
1
|
|
35
|
|
31
|
|
35
|
|
50%
|
|
18
|
|
-
|
|
18
|
|
11
|
|
14
|
|
14
|
|
6
|
|
(7)
|
|
1
|
|
-
|
Puerto Retiro
(i)
|
1
|
|
46
|
|
4
|
|
9
|
|
34
|
|
-
|
|
34
|
|
50%
|
|
17
|
|
28
|
|
45
|
|
2
|
|
(2)
|
|
(2)
|
|
(2)
|
|
-
|
|
2
|
|
-
|
Quality Invest
(ii)
|
4
|
|
150
|
|
6
|
|
2
|
|
146
|
|
-
|
|
146
|
|
50%
|
|
73
|
|
1
|
|
74
|
|
16
|
|
4
|
|
4
|
|
(16)
|
|
-
|
|
15
|
|
(1)
|
(i) On
April 18, 2000, Puerto Retiro was notified of a filing made by the
National Government, through the Ministry of Defense, to extend the
petition in bankruptcy of Indarsa to Puerto Retiro. At the request
of plaintiff, the bankruptcy court for the Buenos Aires District
issued an order restraining the ability of Puerto Retiro to sell or
dispose in any manner the land. Indarsa had acquired 90% of the
capital stock of Tandanor to a formerly estate owned company in
1991. Indarsa did not comply with the payment of the outstanding
price for the acquisition of the stock of Tandanor, and therefore
the Ministry of Defense requested the bankruptcy of Indarsa,
pursuing to extend the bankruptcy to Puerto Retiro. In addition,
Tandanor filed a civil action against Puerto Retiro and other
accused parties in the criminal case for violation of section 174
subsection 5, under section 173 subsection 7 of Criminal Code. The
claim expects that upon invalidation of executive order that
approved the bid of Dársena Norte plot of land, Tandanor be
reimbursed any other sum of money that it claims to have lost due
to the alleged fraudulent purchase-sale transaction of the real
property disputed in the case. The Management and legal advisors of
Puerto Retiro estimate that there are legal and technical issues to
consider that the request for bankruptcy will be denied by the
court. However, given the current status of the case, we cannot
predict its outcome. On July 12, 2016, Puerto Retiro S.A. has been
notified of a ruling rendered by the Federal Court 5 which decided
on the defenses raised by all co-defendants in the civil case. As
regards the defenses raised by Puerto Retiro S.A., the Court
rejected them on the grounds of legal defect and lack of procedural
standing as defendant, whereas in relation to the lack of standing
to sue and the statute of limitations defense, it deferred its
treatment until it renders a judgment on the merits of the case.
Puerto Retiro S.A. has filed a remedy for reversal with right to an
appeal, challenging both defenses.
(ii) In
March 2011, Quality purchased an industrial plant located in San
Martín, Province of Buenos Aires. The facilities have the
necessary features and scales for multiple uses. On January 20,
2015, Quality entered into an Urbanization Agreement with the
Municipality of San Martín which contemplates a monetary
compensation to the City Council totaling Ps. 40, payable in two
installments of Ps. 20 each. The first of such installments was
actually paid on June 30, 2015. On January 5, 2016 the Official
Bulletin of the Province of Buenos Aires published the Order of
Provincial Ratification (of the Municipal Ordinance), whereby the
urban parameters originally requested entered into full force, thus
concluding the legislative enactment process. Even though
validation is a condition precedent to the Agreement’s
effectiveness, the obligation to pay the second installment will
not become in force until the first drawing is registered with the
Dirección de Geodesia (Geodesy Office) of the province of
Buenos Aires. Quality is assessing several alternatives in order to
file the plan with the final project.
(*)
Amount in million
of NIS.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
9.
Interests
in associates
Evolution of the
Group’s investment in associates for the years ended June 30,
2016 and 2015 were as follows:
|
June
30,
2016
|
|
June
30,
2015
|
Beginning
of the year
|
1,999
|
|
1,767
|
Acquisition /
Increase in equity interest in associates (Note 3)
|
158
|
|
1,255
|
Unrealized profit /
(loss) on investments at fair value
|
79
|
|
(1,001)
|
Decrease for IDBD
business combination (Note 3)
|
(1,047)
|
|
-
|
Associates
incorporated by business combination (Note 3)
|
8,308
|
|
-
|
Capital
contributions
|
180
|
|
31
|
Share in profit /
(loss)
|
286
|
|
(32)
|
Currency
translation adjustment
|
4,171
|
|
56
|
Cash dividends
(ii)
|
(515)
|
|
(13)
|
Sale of equity
interest in associates (Note 3)
|
(4)
|
|
(34)
|
Reclassification to
financial instruments (Note 3)
|
-
|
|
(30)
|
Hedging
instruments
|
(93)
|
|
-
|
Defined benefit
plans
|
(10)
|
|
-
|
Impairment
|
(58)
|
|
-
|
End
of the year (i)
|
13,454
|
|
1,999
|
(i)
Includes Ps. (838) and Ps. (363) reflecting interests in companies
with negative equity as of June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively,
which are disclosed in “Provisions” (see Note
20).
(ii)
During the fiscal
year ended June 30, 2016 the balance corresponds Ps. 10 to
Millenium, Ps. 495 to Adama and Ps. 10 to Emco. During the fiscal
year ended June 30, 2015 the balance corresponds to dividends
received from BHSA.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
9.
Interests in associates
(Continued)
The table below
shows the value of the Group’s interest in associates for the
years ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, as well as the Group’s
interest in comprehensive income (loss) of these companies as of
June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014:
Name
of the entity
|
Place
of business / country of incorporation
|
Main
activity
|
Nature
of
the relationship
|
Common
shares 1 vote
|
Value
of Group's interest in equity
|
Group's
interest in comprehensive income (loss)
|
%
of ownership interest held
|
|
|
|
June
30,
|
June
30,
|
June
30,
|
Last
financial statements issued
|
2016
|
2015
|
2016
|
2015
|
2014
|
2016
|
2015
|
2014
|
Share
Capital (nominal value)
|
Profit
/ (loss) for the year
|
Shareholder’s
Equity
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BHSA
|
Argentina
|
Financial
|
(1)
|
448,689,072
|
1,609
|
1,356
|
259
|
143
|
184
|
29.91%
|
29.99%
|
29.77%
|
1,500
|
837
|
5,234
|
IDBD
|
Israel
|
Investment
|
(2)
|
324,445,664
|
-
|
908
|
137
|
(917)
|
(508)
|
N/A
|
49.00%
|
26.65%
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Adama
|
Israel
|
Agrochemical
|
(3)
|
55,196,352
|
10,847
|
-
|
4,141
|
-
|
-
|
40.00%
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
(**) 138
|
(**) 319
|
(**) 6,155
|
PBEL
|
India
|
Real
estate
|
(4)
|
450,000
|
864
|
-
|
194
|
-
|
-
|
45.40%
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
(**) 1
|
(**) (29)
|
(**) (523)
|
Other
associates
|
|
|
(5)
|
|
134
|
(265)
|
(253)
|
(203)
|
(145)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,454
|
1,999
|
4,478
|
(977)
|
(469)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1)
BHSA is a
full-service commercial bank offering a wide variety of banking
activities and related financial services to individuals, small-
and medium-sized companies and large
corporations.
(2)
The Group acquired
IDBD on May 7, 2014. IDBD is one of the Israeli biggest and most
diversified investment groups. The Group has valued its interest in
IDBD at fair value through profit or loss, according to an
exception of IAS 28. See Note 3 for further information. Since
interest in IDBD was valued at fair value, participation in
financial statements and other comprehensive income statement of
IDBD is not shown in the table above. Share market value was 1.957
NIS as of June 30, 2015. (Note 3).
(3)
Adama is
specialized in the chemical industry, mainly, in the agrochemical
industry.
(4)
PBEL is a real
estate company with developments mainly in
India.
(5)
The Group also has
interest in a number of individually immaterial associates that are
accounted for using the equity method.
(*)
Amount in million
of dollars.
(**)
Amount in million
of NIS.
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Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
9. Interests
in associates (Continued)
Information
about significant associates
Set out below are
the summarized financial information of the significant Group's
associates as of June 30, 2016 and 2015:
|
At
June 30, 2016
|
|
Year
ended June 30, 2016
|
|
Current
assets
|
|
Non-current
assets
|
|
Current
liabilities
|
|
Non-
current
liabilities
|
|
Net
assets
|
|
Dividend
distribution
|
|
Net
assets at end of the year (i)
|
|
%
of ownership interest held
|
|
Interest
in associates
|
|
Goodwill
and others
|
|
Net
book amount
|
|
Revenue
|
|
Net
income
(loss)
|
|
Total
comprehensive
income (loss)
|
|
Cash
from operating activities
|
|
Cash
of investment activities
|
|
Cash
from
financial
activities
|
|
Changes
in cash and cash equivalents
|
BHSA
|
20,307
|
|
20,544
|
|
28,255
|
|
7,244
|
|
5,352
|
|
-
|
|
5,234
|
|
30.66%
|
(ii)
|
1,605
|
|
4
|
|
1,609
|
|
6,821
|
|
837
|
|
837
|
|
(9,462)
|
|
(410)
|
|
4,099
|
|
(2,756)
|
Adama
|
41,879
|
|
25,470
|
|
23,018
|
|
20,336
|
|
23,995
|
|
496
|
|
23,995
|
|
40.00%
|
|
9,598
|
|
1,249
|
|
10,847
|
|
5,854
|
(*)
|
328
|
(*)
|
265
|
(*)
|
87
|
(*)
|
(337)
|
(*)
|
(825)
|
(*)
|
(1,075)
(*)
|
PBEL
|
1,510
|
|
257
|
|
354
|
|
3,456
|
|
(2,043)
|
|
-
|
|
(2,043)
|
|
45.40%
|
|
(928)
|
|
1,792
|
|
864
|
|
-
|
(*)
|
(30)
|
(*)
|
(28)
|
(*)
|
45
|
(*)
|
(18)
|
(*)
|
(28)
|
(*)
|
(1)
(*)
|
|
At
June 30, 2015
|
|
Year
ended June 30, 2015
|
0
|
Current
assets
|
|
Non-current
assets
|
|
Current
liabilities
|
|
Non-
current
liabilities
|
|
Net
assets
|
|
Dividend
distribution
|
|
Net
assets at end of the year (i)
|
|
%
of ownership interest held
|
|
Interest
in associates (iii)
|
|
Goodwill
and others
|
|
Net
book amount (ii)
|
|
Revenue
|
|
Net
income
(loss)
|
|
Total
comprehensive
income (loss)
|
|
Cash
from operating activities
|
|
Cash
of investment activities
|
|
Cash
from
financial
activities
|
|
Changes
in cash and cash equivalents
|
BHSA
|
24,850
|
|
10,234
|
|
26,893
|
|
3,725
|
|
4,466
|
|
13
|
|
4,398
|
|
30.74%
|
(ii)
|
1,352
|
|
4
|
|
1,356
|
|
4,500
|
|
461
|
|
461
|
|
(3,334)
|
|
(46)
|
|
1,515
|
|
193
|
IDBD
(iii)
|
30,344
|
|
64,935
|
|
24,209
|
|
61,684
|
|
9,386
|
|
-
|
|
9,386
|
|
49%
|
|
N/A
|
|
N/A
|
|
1,529
|
|
43,296
|
|
713
|
|
151
|
|
2,909
|
|
1,389
|
|
(4,505)
|
|
(207)
|
(i) Net
from non-controlling interest.
(ii) Considering
the effect of treasury shares.
(iii) The
book value has been computed based on the fair value of the
investment (Note 3).
(*) Amount
in million of NIS.
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Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
9. Interests
in associates (Continued)
BHSA
In accordance with
the regulations of the BCRA, there are certain restrictions on the
distribution of profits by BHSA.
The fair value of
the Group’s investment in BHSA was estimated based on the
present value of future business cash flows. The main premises used
to calculate the fair value as of June 30, 2016 were the
following:
-
The Group
considered the period 2017-2024 as horizon for the projection of
BHSA cash flows.
-
The “Private
BADLAR” interest rate was projected based on internal data
and information gathered from external
consultants.
-
The projected
exchange rate was estimated in accordance with internal data and
external information provided by independent
consultants.
-
The discount rate
used to discount real dividend flows and calculate the fair value
is 12.41%.
Based on the
described premises, the Group estimated the fair value of its
investment in BHSA as of June 30, 2016 to be Ps.
3,246.
Adama
Adama is
specialized in the chemical industry, mainly, in the agrochemical
industry. In this framework, Adama is engaged in developing,
manufacturing and selling crop protection products, while also
operating in other areas based on its basic capacities (the
agricultural and chemical sectors), but to a immaterial
extent.
In 2011, Koor (a
wholly own subsidiary of DIC) sold 60% of Adama’s shares to
China National Agrochemical Corporation (“ChemChina”)
and was also granted a non-recourse loan in the aggregate amount of
US$ 960 million, which is secured by the remaining 40% of ADAMA
shares held by Koor as of June 30, 2016. The loan is disclosed in
Note 21 under non-current loans.
On July 17, 2016
DIC informed the market that it has accepted the offer by ChemChina
who intends to acquire 40% of Adama’s shares currently held
by Koor, indirectly controlled by IDBD through DIC. In August 2016,
Koor and a subsidiary of ChemChina executed the corresponding
agreement. The price of the transaction includes a payment in cash
of US$ 230 million plus the total repayment of the non-recourse
loan and its interests, which had been granted to Koor by a chinese
bank.
The Group expects
that this sale transaction will be finalized during November 2016,
subject to compliance with certain conditions, including obtaining
approvals by the Chinese regulatory and antitrust
authorities.
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Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
10.
Investment
properties
Changes in the
Group’s investment properties for the years ended June 30,
2016 and 2015 were as follows:
|
Rental
properties (iii)
|
|
Undeveloped
parcels of land
|
|
Properties
under development
|
|
Total
(iv)
|
At
July 1st, 2014:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Costs
|
4,158
|
|
368
|
|
363
|
|
4,889
|
Accumulated
depreciation
|
(1,619)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(1,619)
|
Residual
value
|
2,539
|
|
368
|
|
363
|
|
3,270
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year
ended June 30, 2015
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Opening residual
value
|
2,539
|
|
368
|
|
363
|
|
3,270
|
Additions
|
280
|
|
2
|
|
186
|
|
468
|
Transfers
(ii)
|
513
|
|
25
|
|
(538)
|
|
-
|
Transfers to
property, plant and equipment
|
10
|
|
-
|
|
(9)
|
|
1
|
Transfers to
trading
properties
|
(3)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(3)
|
Disposals
|
(94)
|
|
(3)
|
|
(2)
|
|
(99)
|
Depreciation
charges
(i)
|
(147)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(147)
|
Closing
residual
value
|
3,098
|
|
392
|
|
-
|
|
3,490
|
At
June 30, 2015:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Costs
|
4,656
|
|
392
|
|
-
|
|
5,048
|
Accumulated
depreciation
|
(1,558)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(1,558)
|
Residual
value
|
3,098
|
|
392
|
|
-
|
|
3,490
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year
ended June 30, 2016:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Opening residual
value
|
3,098
|
|
392
|
|
-
|
|
3,490
|
Assets incorporated
by business combination (Note 3)
|
25,256
|
|
1,439
|
|
2,891
|
|
29,586
|
Additions
|
260
|
|
11
|
|
919
|
|
1,190
|
Transfers
|
1,330
|
|
(67)
|
|
(1,263)
|
|
-
|
Transfers of
property, plant and equipment
|
71
|
|
-
|
|
(1)
|
|
70
|
Transfers to
trading
properties
|
(4)
|
|
(67)
|
|
-
|
|
(71)
|
Disposals
|
(261)
|
|
(6)
|
|
-
|
|
(267)
|
Currency
translation
adjustment
|
14,437
|
|
805
|
|
1,512
|
|
16,754
|
Impairment (Note
30)
|
(182)
|
|
(77)
|
|
(80)
|
|
(339)
|
Depreciation
charges
(i)
|
(535)
|
|
(6)
|
|
-
|
|
(541)
|
Closing
residual
value
|
43,470
|
|
2,424
|
|
3,978
|
|
49,872
|
At
June 30, 2016:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Costs
|
45,639
|
|
2,432
|
|
3,978
|
|
52,049
|
Accumulated
depreciation
|
(2,169)
|
|
(8)
|
|
-
|
|
(2,177)
|
Residual
value
|
43,470
|
|
2,424
|
|
3,978
|
|
49,872
|
(i)
Depreciation
charges of investment properties were included in
“Costs” in the statement of income (Note
27).
(ii)
Includes transfers
due to the opening of Alto Comahue and Distrito Arcos Shopping
Centers.
(iii)
Distrito Arcos -
Injunction: On December 2013, the Judicial Branch confirmed an
injunction that suspended the opening of the shopping center on the
grounds that it did not have certain governmental permits in the
context of two judicial processes, where a final decision has been
rendered for the company. The plaintiff filed a petition for the
continuation of the preliminary injunction by means of an
extraordinary appeal of unconstitutionality which was by the lower
and appellate courts; consequently, it filed an appeal with the
Autonomous City of Buenos Aires Higher Court of Justice, which so
far has not rendered a decision. Nowadays, the Shopping Center
Distrito Arcos is open to the public and operating
normally.
Distrito Arcos -
Concession status: The National State issued Executive Order
1723/2012 whereby several plots of land located in prior rail yards
of Palermo, Liniers and Caballito rail stations ceased to be used
for rail purposes, in order to be used for development of integral
urbanization projects. In this respect, and as part of several
measures related to other licensed persons and/or concessionaires,
we have notified in the file of proceedings the corresponding
Resolution 170/2014 revoking the “Contract for Reformulation
of the Concession of Rights of use and Development” number
AF000261 issued by the “Agencia de Administración de
Bienes del Estado” (State Assets Administration Office, or
AABE in Spanish). It should further be pointed out that such
measure: (i) has not been adopted due to non-compliance of our
subsidiary; (ii) to date has not involved the interruption of the
commercial development or operation of the shopping center, which
continues to operate under normal conditions. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, Arcos del Gourmet S.A. has filed the relevant
administrative remedies (appeal) and has also filed a judicial
action requesting that the revocation of such concession be
overruled. Furthermore, it has started a so-called “juicio de
consignación”, that is an action where the plaintiff
deposits with the court sums of money that the defendant refuses to
accept. Under this legal action, the company has deposited in due
time and form all rental payments under the Contract for
Reformulation of the Concession of Rights of Use and Development,
which the Company considers to have been unduly
revoked.
(iv)
Certain investment
property assets of the Group have been mortgaged or restricted to
secure some of the Group’s borrowings and other payables.
Book amount of those properties amounts to Ps. 15,544, Ps. 61 and
Ps. 154 as June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014,
respectively.
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Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
10. Investment
properties (Continued)
The following
amounts have been recognized in the statement of
income:
|
June
30,
2016
|
|
June
30,
2015
|
|
June
30,
2014
|
Rental and services
income
|
5,268
|
|
2,997
|
|
2,449
|
Cost of rental and
services
|
(2,429)
|
|
(1,219)
|
|
(1,122)
|
Development
expenditures
|
(11)
|
|
(9)
|
|
(6)
|
Gain from disposal
of investment property
|
1,113
|
|
1,163
|
|
236
|
As of June 30, 2016
and 2015, the fair value of investment properties from the
operations center in Argentina, amounts to Ps. 28,202 and Ps.
22,089, respectively. The fair values are based on comparable
values of certain qualified external appraisers (Level 2 of fair
value hierarchy) except in the case of shopping centers, where fair
value is based on the market capitalization valuation (Level 3 of
the fair value hierarchy). In the first case, sale prices of
comparable properties are adjusted considering the specific aspects
of each property, the most relevant premise being the price per m2
(square meter). In the second case, was computed considering the
specific aspects of each property using a weighted average
capitalization rate of 10.9% and 12% respectively (a 9.8% to 13.3%
range was considered for fiscal year 2016 and 10% to 15% for fiscal
year 2015).
As of June 30, 2016
the fair value of investment property from operations center in
Israel, amounts to Ps. 48,032. The fair values are based on
valuations performed by independent appraisers, who used the
methodologies of discounted cash flows and market capitalization
rates as appropriate (Level 3 and 2 of the fair value hierarchy).
Independent appraisers estimated cash flows of the properties to
which they applied discount rates and / or capitalization rates
according to market data. They were determined considering the
specific characteristics of each asset (location, sales,
occupation, surface condition and type of property, etc.). Discount
rates used ranged from 7% to 10% and capitalization rate used
ranged from 6% to 11%. The average occupancy of the properties was
96%.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
11.
Property,
plant and equipment
Changes in the
Group’s property, plant and equipment for the years ended
June 30, 2016 and 2015 was as follows:
|
Buildings
and
facilities
|
|
Machinery
and equipment
|
|
Communication
networks
|
|
Others
(i)
|
|
Total
|
At
July 1st, 2014:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Costs
|
466
|
|
97
|
|
-
|
|
18
|
|
581
|
Accumulated
depreciation
|
(270)
|
|
(80)
|
|
-
|
|
(12)
|
|
(362)
|
Residual
value
|
196
|
|
17
|
|
-
|
|
6
|
|
219
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year
ended June 30, 2015:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Opening residual
value
|
196
|
|
17
|
|
-
|
|
6
|
|
219
|
Additions
|
21
|
|
23
|
|
-
|
|
6
|
|
50
|
Transfers of
investment properties
|
(10)
|
|
5
|
|
-
|
|
4
|
|
(1)
|
Depreciation
charges
(ii)
|
(14)
|
|
(9)
|
|
-
|
|
(2)
|
|
(25)
|
Closing
residual value
|
193
|
|
36
|
|
-
|
|
14
|
|
243
|
At
June 30, 2015:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Costs
|
477
|
|
125
|
|
-
|
|
28
|
|
630
|
Accumulated
depreciation
|
(284)
|
|
(89)
|
|
-
|
|
(14)
|
|
(387)
|
Residual
value
|
193
|
|
36
|
|
-
|
|
14
|
|
243
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year
ended June 30, 2016:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Opening residual
value
|
193
|
|
36
|
|
-
|
|
14
|
|
243
|
Incorporated by
business combination (Note 3)
|
8,224
|
|
1,719
|
|
3,536
|
|
1,625
|
|
15,104
|
Additions
|
378
|
|
291
|
|
310
|
|
193
|
|
1,172
|
Impairment (Note
30)
|
(10)
|
|
-
|
|
(3)
|
|
-
|
|
(13)
|
Currency
translation adjustment
|
4,838
|
|
1,018
|
|
2,034
|
|
894
|
|
8,784
|
Transfers to
investment properties
|
(70)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(70)
|
Depreciation
charges
(ii)
|
(274)
|
|
(251)
|
|
(467)
|
|
(173)
|
|
(1,165)
|
Closing
residual value
|
13,279
|
|
2,813
|
|
5,410
|
|
2,553
|
|
24,055
|
At
June 30, 2016:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Costs
|
13,891
|
|
3,203
|
|
5,974
|
|
2,776
|
|
25,844
|
Accumulated
depreciation
|
(612)
|
|
(390)
|
|
(564)
|
|
(223)
|
|
(1,789)
|
Residual
value
|
13,279
|
|
2,813
|
|
5,410
|
|
2,553
|
|
24,055
|
(i)
Includes furniture
and fixtures, vehicles and aircrafts.
(ii)
As of June 30,
2016, depreciation charges were recognized: Ps. 625 in "Costs", Ps.
128 in "General and administrative expenses" and Ps. 412 in
"Selling expenses", in the statement of income. As of June 30,
2015, depreciation charges were recognized: Ps. 22 in "Costs" and
Ps. 3 in "General and administrative expenses", in the statement of
income (Note 27).
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
Changes in the
Group’s trading properties for the fiscal years ended June
30, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:
|
Completed
properties
|
|
Properties
under development (i)
|
|
Undeveloped
sites (ii)
|
|
Total
|
At
July 1st,
2014
|
6
|
|
119
|
|
10
|
|
135
|
Additions
|
-
|
|
1
|
|
-
|
|
1
|
Currency
translation adjustment
|
-
|
|
(6)
|
|
-
|
|
(6)
|
Transfers of
investment properties
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
3
|
|
3
|
Disposals
|
(2)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(2)
|
At
June 30,
2015
|
4
|
|
114
|
|
13
|
|
131
|
Additions
|
51
|
|
290
|
|
13
|
|
354
|
Assets incorporated
by business combination (Note 3)
|
108
|
|
1,724
|
|
824
|
|
2,656
|
Currency
translation adjustment
|
74
|
|
1,121
|
|
457
|
|
1,652
|
Transfer
|
-
|
|
142
|
|
(142)
|
|
-
|
Transfers of
investment properties
|
-
|
|
67
|
|
4
|
|
71
|
Disposals
|
(1)
|
|
(151)
|
|
-
|
|
(152)
|
At
June 30,
2016
|
236
|
|
3,307
|
|
1,169
|
|
4,712
|
|
June
30,
2016
|
|
June
30,
2015
|
Non-current
|
4,471
|
|
128
|
Current
|
241
|
|
3
|
Total
|
4,712
|
|
131
|
(i)
Include
Liveck’s plots of land, which have been mortgaged to secure
Group's borrowings. The net book value amounted to Ps. 156 and Ps.
106 as of June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Additionally, the
Group has contractual obligations not provisioned related to these
plots of land committed when certain properties were acquired or
real estate projects were approved, and amounts to Ps. 120 and Ps.
71, respectively. The projected developments are expected to be
completed in 2029.
(ii)
The Group is owner
of an air space of approximately 23,000 square meters area on top
of Hipermercado Coto, near the Abasto Shopping Center. The Group
acquired rights to receive functional units, parking spaces, and
the rights to increase the height of such property. On June 2016, a
conditional Exchange Agreement was executed for a one year term, to
be later formalized through the execution of a conveyance deed. The
project will be a residential development for a consideration of
apartments covering an area of 3,621 square meters plus US$ 1
million. The consideration will be delivered no later than June
2021 for Tower I, and no later than September 2022 for Tower II.
The value in the bill of sale was set at US$ 7.5
million.
The Group also owns
a plot of land next to Córdoba Shopping. In May 2016, an
Exchange Agreement was executed for a building capacity of 13,500
square meters, subject to conditions for a term of one year, after
which it may be formalized through a title conveyance
deed. The project will be a mixed development, combining
residential and office space, and the consideration will include
apartments covering 2,160 square meters, parking space, and
procedures to obtain permits, combinations and subdivisions of 3
plots of land. Delivery of the consideration will take place no
later than May 2021 for Tower I and no later than July 2023 for
Tower II. The Exchange Value was set at US$ 4 million.
Both
above-mentioned contracts that are part of the Coto residential
project and the Córdoba Shopping exchange project include
conditions precedent and/or suspensive clauses.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
Changes in the
Group’s intangible assets for the years ended June 30, 2016
and 2015 were as follows:
|
Goodwill
|
|
Trademarks
|
|
Licenses
|
|
Customer
relations
|
|
Information
systems and software
|
|
Contracts
and others
(ii)
(iii)
|
|
Total
|
At
July 1st, 2014
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Costs
|
6
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
18
|
|
118
|
|
142
|
Accumulated
amortization
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(17)
|
|
(1)
|
|
(18)
|
Residual
value
|
6
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
1
|
|
117
|
|
124
|
Year
ended June 30, 2015
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Opening residual
value
|
6
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
1
|
|
117
|
|
124
|
Additions
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
1
|
|
5
|
|
6
|
Amortization
charges
(i)
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(1)
|
|
(2)
|
|
(3)
|
Closing
residual
value
|
6
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
1
|
|
120
|
|
127
|
At
June 30, 2015
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Costs
|
6
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
19
|
|
123
|
|
148
|
Accumulated
amortization
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(18)
|
|
(3)
|
|
(21)
|
Residual
value
|
6
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
1
|
|
120
|
|
127
|
Year
ended June 30, 2016
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Opening residual
value
|
6
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
1
|
|
120
|
|
127
|
Additions
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
134
|
|
-
|
|
134
|
Assets incorporated
by business combination (Note 3)
|
1,391
|
|
2,131
|
|
515
|
|
2,474
|
|
635
|
|
848
|
|
7,994
|
Currency
translation
adjustment
|
817
|
|
1,243
|
|
292
|
|
1,327
|
|
362
|
|
455
|
|
4,496
|
Amortization
charges
(i)
|
-
|
|
(19)
|
|
(48)
|
|
(582)
|
|
(184)
|
|
(155)
|
|
(988)
|
Closing
residual
value
|
2,214
|
|
3,355
|
|
759
|
|
3,219
|
|
948
|
|
1,268
|
|
11,763
|
At
June 30, 2016
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Costs
|
2,214
|
|
3,378
|
|
817
|
|
3,923
|
|
1,189
|
|
1,458
|
|
12,979
|
Accumulated
amortization
|
-
|
|
(23)
|
|
(58)
|
|
(704)
|
|
(241)
|
|
(190)
|
|
(1,216)
|
Residual
value
|
2,214
|
|
3,355
|
|
759
|
|
3,219
|
|
948
|
|
1,268
|
|
11,763
|
(i)
As of June 30,
2016, amortization charges were recognized: Ps. 216 in "Costs", Ps.
157 in "General and administrative expenses" and Ps. 615 in
"Selling expenses", respectively in the statement of income (Note
27). As of June 30, 2016 and 2015, amortization charges were
recognized Ps. 3 in "General and administrative expenses" in the
statement of income (Note 27).There are no impairment charges for
any of the years presented.
(ii)
Includes "Rights of
use". Correspond to Distrito Arcos Depreciation began in January,
2015, upon delivery of the shopping center.
(iii)
Includes "Right to
receive future units under barter agreements". Correspond to in
kind receivables representing the right to receive residential
apartments in the future under barter agreements. The ongoing
transactions are: A) Caballito: on June 29, 2011, the Group and
TGLT entered into a barter agreement for US$ 12.8 million. A
neighborhood association secured a preliminary injunction that
suspended the works to be carried out by TGLT in the property. Once
said preliminary injunction was deemed final, the Government of the
City of Buenos Aires and TGLT were served notice of the complaint.
The Group is not involved in these proceedings and has not been
sued or summoned as a third party by any of the parties involved in
the legal action. B) Beruti: on October 13, 2010, the Group and
TGLT entered into an agreement for US$ 18.8 million. An association
named Asociación Amigos Alto Palermo presented an injunction
requesting the prohibition of the construction and obtained a
suspense interim measure for this purpose. Later, the Court of
Appeals from the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires ordered the
lifting of such interim measure suspending the continuation of the
work. On June 11, 2015 final judgment was rendered in favor of IRSA
CP and TGLT.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
14.
Financial
instruments by category
The note shows the
financial assets and financial liabilities by category of financial
instrument and a reconciliation to the corresponding line item in
the statements of financial position, as appropriate. Since the
line items “Trade and other receivables” and
“Trade and other payables” contain both financial
instruments and non-financial assets or liabilities (such as
prepayments, trade payables in-kind and tax receivables and
payables), the reconciliation is shown in the columns headed
“Non-financial assets” and “Non-financial
liabilities”. Financial assets and liabilities measured at
fair value are assigned based on their different levels in the fair
value hierarchy.
IFRS 9 defines the
fair value of a financial instrument as the amount for which an
asset could be exchanged, or a financial liability settled, between
knowledgeable, willing parties in an arm’s length
transaction. All financial instruments recognized at fair value are
allocated to one of the valuation hierarchy levels of IFRS 7. This
valuation hierarchy provides for three levels.
In the case of
Level 1, valuation is based on quoted prices (unadjusted) in active
markets for identical assets and liabilities that the Company can
refer to at the date of valuation.
In the case of
Level 2, fair value is determined by using valuation methods based
on inputs directly or indirectly observable in the market. If the
financial instrument concerned has a fixed contract period, the
inputs used for valuation must be observable for the whole of this
period.
In the case of
Level 3, the Group uses valuation techniques not based on inputs
observable in the market. This is only permissible insofar as no
market data are available. The inputs used reflect the
Group’s assumptions regarding the factors which market
players would consider in their pricing.
The Group’s
Finance Division has a team in place in charge of estimating
valuation of financial assets required to be reported in the
financial statements, including the fair value of Level-3
instruments. The team directly reports to the Chief Financial
Officer (“CFO”). The CFO and the valuation team discuss
the valuation methods and results upon the acquisition of an asset
and, if necessary, on a quarterly basis, in line with the
Group’s quarterly reports.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
14. Financial
instruments by category (Continued)
According to the
Group’s policy, transfers among the several categories of
valuation tiers are recognized when occurred, or when there are
changes in the prevailing circumstances requiring the
transfer.
|
Financial
assets at amortized cost
|
|
Financial
assets
at
fair value
through
profit or loss
|
|
Subtotal
financial
assets
|
|
Non-financial
assets
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
Level
1
|
Level
2
|
Level
3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June
30, 2016
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Assets
as per statement of financial position
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade and other
receivables (excluding the allowance for doubtful accounts and
other receivables) (Note 15)
|
12,718
|
|
-
|
-
|
1,931
|
|
14,649
|
|
2,374
|
|
17,023
|
Investments in
financial assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
Public companies’ securities
|
-
|
|
1,369
|
-
|
499
|
|
1,868
|
|
-
|
|
1,868
|
-
Private companies’ securities
|
-
|
|
-
|
15
|
1,324
|
|
1,339
|
|
-
|
|
1,339
|
-
Deposits
|
(i) 1,172
|
|
12
|
-
|
-
|
|
1,184
|
|
-
|
|
1,184
|
-
Mutual funds
|
-
|
|
2,775
|
-
|
-
|
|
2,775
|
|
-
|
|
2,775
|
-
Bonds
|
(i) 121
|
|
4,365
|
-
|
-
|
|
4,486
|
|
-
|
|
4,486
|
-
Others
|
-
|
|
90
|
-
|
140
|
|
230
|
|
-
|
|
230
|
Derivative
financial instruments (Note 17)
|
-
|
|
12
|
15
|
-
|
|
27
|
|
-
|
|
27
|
Restricted
assets
|
(i) 618
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
618
|
|
-
|
|
618
|
Financial
assets held for sale (Note 16)
|
-
|
|
4,602
|
-
|
-
|
|
4,602
|
|
-
|
|
4,602
|
Cash and cash
equivalents (Note 18)
|
6,214
|
|
7,652
|
-
|
-
|
|
13,866
|
|
-
|
|
13,866
|
Total
assets
|
20,843
|
|
20,877
|
30
|
3,894
|
|
45,644
|
|
2,374
|
|
48,018
|
(i)
The fair values approximate their
respective carrying amounts.
|
Financial
liabilities at amortized cost
|
|
Financial
liabilities
at
fair value
|
|
Subtotal
financial
liabilities
|
|
Non-financial
liabilities
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
Level
1
|
Level
2
|
Level
3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June
30, 2016
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities
as per statement of financial position
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade and other
payables (Note 19)
|
18,399
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
18,399
|
|
993
|
|
19,392
|
Borrowings
(excluding finance leases) (Note 21)
|
101,928
|
|
-
|
-
|
10,999
|
|
112,927
|
|
-
|
|
112,927
|
Derivative
financial instruments (Note 17)
|
-
|
|
214
|
3
|
-
|
|
217
|
|
-
|
|
217
|
Total
liabilities
|
120,327
|
|
214
|
3
|
10,999
|
|
131,543
|
|
993
|
|
132,536
|
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
14. Financial
instruments by category (Continued)
Financial assets
and financial liabilities as of June 30, 2015 were as
follows:
|
Financial
assets at amortized cost
|
|
Financial
assets
at
fair value
through
profit or loss
|
|
Subtotal
financial
assets
|
|
Non-financial
assets
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
Level
1
|
Level
2
|
Level
3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June
30, 2015
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Assets
as per statement of financial position
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
IDBD (i)
|
-
|
|
-
|
-
|
908
|
|
908
|
|
-
|
|
908
|
Trade and other
receivables (excluding the allowance for doubtful accounts and
other receivables) (Note 15)
|
1,154
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
1,154
|
|
199
|
|
1,353
|
Investments in
financial assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
Public companies’ securities
|
-
|
|
88
|
-
|
349
|
|
437
|
|
-
|
|
437
|
-
Private companies’ securities
|
-
|
|
-
|
-
|
102
|
|
102
|
|
-
|
|
102
|
-
Mutual funds
|
-
|
|
145
|
-
|
-
|
|
145
|
|
-
|
|
145
|
-
Bonds
|
(ii) 210
|
|
104
|
-
|
-
|
|
314
|
|
-
|
|
314
|
Derivative
financial instruments (Note 17)
|
-
|
|
228
|
-
|
7
|
|
235
|
|
-
|
|
235
|
Restricted
assets
|
9
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
9
|
|
-
|
|
9
|
Cash and cash
equivalents (Note 18)
|
373
|
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
|
375
|
|
-
|
|
375
|
Total
|
1,746
|
|
567
|
-
|
1,366
|
|
3,679
|
|
199
|
|
3,878
|
(i)
The Group has reported its interest in
the associate IDBD at fair value with changes through profit or
loss, as per IAS 28.
(ii)
The fair values approximate their
respective carrying amounts.
|
Financial
liabilities at amortized cost
|
|
Financial
liabilities
at
fair value
|
|
Subtotal
financial
liabilities
|
|
Non-financial
liabilities
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
Level
1
|
Level
2
|
Level
3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June
30, 2015
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities
as per statement of financial position
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade and other
payables (Note 19)
|
461
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
461
|
|
690
|
|
1,151
|
Borrowings
(excluding finance leases) (Note 21)
|
4,955
|
|
-
|
-
|
15
|
|
4,970
|
|
-
|
|
4,970
|
Derivative
financial instruments (Note 17)
|
-
|
|
-
|
-
|
503
|
|
503
|
|
-
|
|
503
|
Total
|
5,416
|
|
-
|
-
|
518
|
|
5,934
|
|
690
|
|
6,624
|
Liabilities carried
at amortized cost also include liabilities under finance leases
where the Group is the lessee and which therefore have to be
measured in accordance with IAS 17 “Leases”. The
categories disclosed are determined by reference to IFRS 9. Finance
leases are excluded from the scope of IFRS 7 “Financial
Instruments Disclosures”. Therefore, finance leases have been
shown separately.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
14. Financial
instruments by category (Continued)
The following are
details of the book value of financial instruments recognized,
which were offset in the statements of financial
position:
|
As
of June 30, 2016
|
|
|
Gross
amounts recognized
|
|
Gross amounts offset
|
|
Net
amount presented
|
|
June
30, 2016
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financial
assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade and other
receivables (excluding the allowance for doubtful accounts and
other receivables) (Note 15)
|
15,949
|
|
(1,300)
|
|
14,649
|
|
Financial
Liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade and other
payables (Note 19)
|
(19,699)
|
|
1,300
|
|
(18,399)
|
|
|
As
of June 30, 2015
|
|
|
Gross
amounts recognized
|
|
Gross amounts offset
|
|
Net
amount presented
|
|
June
30, 2015
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financial
assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade and other
receivables (excluding the allowance for doubtful accounts and
other receivables) (Note 15)
|
1,299
|
|
(75)
|
|
1,154
|
|
Financial
Liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade and other
payables (Note 19)
|
(536)
|
|
75
|
|
(461)
|
|
Income, expense,
gains and losses on financial instruments can be assigned to the
following categories:
|
|
Financial
assets / liabilities at amortized cost
|
|
Financial
assets / liabilities at fair value through profit or
loss
|
|
Total
|
June
30, 2016
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income
(i)
|
|
651
|
|
116
|
|
767
|
Interest expense
(i)
|
|
(2,358)
|
|
(23)
|
|
(2,381)
|
Foreign exchange
(losses) / gains, net (i)
|
|
(1,690)
|
|
6
|
|
(1,684)
|
Dividend income
(i)
|
|
-
|
|
72
|
|
72
|
Fair value loss on
financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
(i)
|
|
-
|
|
(1,439)
|
|
(1,439)
|
Gain on derivative
financial instruments, net (i)
|
|
-
|
|
921
|
|
921
|
Other finance costs
(i)
|
|
(818)
|
|
(106)
|
|
(924)
|
Fair value gain on
associates
(ii)
|
|
-
|
|
79
|
|
79
|
Net
result
|
|
(4,215)
|
|
(374)
|
|
(4,589)
|
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Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
14. Financial
instruments by category (Continued)
|
|
Financial
assets / liabilities at amortized cost
|
|
Financial
assets / liabilities at fair value through profit or
loss
|
|
Total
|
June
30, 2015
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income
(i)
|
|
61
|
|
5
|
|
66
|
Interest expense
(i)
|
|
(628)
|
|
-
|
|
(628)
|
Foreign exchange
losses, net
(i)
|
|
(354)
|
|
-
|
|
(354)
|
Dividend income
(i)
|
|
-
|
|
17
|
|
17
|
Fair value gain on
financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
(i)
|
|
-
|
|
53
|
|
53
|
Loss on derivative
financial instruments, net (i)
|
|
-
|
|
(16)
|
|
(16)
|
Other finance costs
(i)
|
|
(71)
|
|
-
|
|
(71)
|
Fair value loss on
associates
(ii)
|
|
-
|
|
(1,001)
|
|
(1,001)
|
Net
result
|
|
(992)
|
|
(942)
|
|
(1,934)
|
|
|
Financial
assets / liabilities at amortized cost
|
|
Financial
assets / liabilities at fair value through profit or
loss
|
|
Total
|
June
30, 2014
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income
(i)
|
|
76
|
|
-
|
|
76
|
Interest expense
(i)
|
|
(471)
|
|
-
|
|
(471)
|
Foreign exchange
losses, net
(i)
|
|
(1,162)
|
|
-
|
|
(1,162)
|
Dividend income
(i)
|
|
-
|
|
15
|
|
15
|
Fair value gain on
financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
(i)
|
|
-
|
|
215
|
|
215
|
Loss on derivative
financial instruments, net (i)
|
|
-
|
|
(317)
|
|
(317)
|
Other finance costs
(i)
|
|
(75)
|
|
-
|
|
(75)
|
Fair value loss on
associates
(ii)
|
|
-
|
|
(517)
|
|
(517)
|
Net
result
|
|
(1,632)
|
|
(604)
|
|
(2,236)
|
(i)
Included in
“Financial results, net “in the statement of
income.
(ii)
Included in
“Share of profit / (loss) of joint ventures and
associates” in the statement of income.
The following table
presents the changes in Level 3 instruments as of June 30, 2016 and
2015:
|
Investments
in
financial
assets - Public companies’
securities
|
|
Derivative
financial instruments - Warrants
of
Condor
|
|
Investment
in
associate
IDBD
|
|
Derivative
financial instruments -
Commitment
to
tender offer of
shares
in
IDBD
|
|
Investments
in financial assets - Private companies
|
|
Investments
in financial assets - Others
|
|
Trade
and other receivables - Cellcom
|
|
Borrowings
- Non-recourse loan
|
|
Total
|
Total
as of June 30, 2014
|
211
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(321)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(110)
|
Currency
translation adjustment
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
83
|
|
(45)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
19
|
|
57
|
Transfer to level
3
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
1,826
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(86)
|
|
1,740
|
Gains / (losses)
for the year (Note 30)
|
138
|
|
7
|
|
(1,001)
|
|
(137)
|
|
72
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
52
|
|
(869)
|
Transfer from
associates
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
30
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
30
|
Balance
at June 30, 2015
|
349
|
|
7
|
|
908
|
|
(503)
|
|
102
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(15)
|
|
848
|
Additions and
acquisitions
|
50
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
27
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
77
|
Obtainment of
control over IDBD
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(1,047)
|
|
-
|
|
861
|
|
88
|
|
1,187
|
|
(7,336)
|
|
(6,247)
|
Currency
translation adjustment
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
60
|
|
(18)
|
|
291
|
|
52
|
|
705
|
|
(3,610)
|
|
(2,520)
|
Write off
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
500
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
500
|
Gains / (losses)
for the year (Note 30)
|
100
|
|
(7)
|
|
79
|
|
21
|
|
43
|
|
-
|
|
39
|
|
(38)
|
|
237
|
Balance
at June 30, 2016
|
499
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
1,324
|
|
140
|
|
1,931
|
|
(10,999)
|
|
(7,105)
|
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Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
14. Financial
instruments by category (Continued)
Securities and warrants of
Condor
Upon initial
recognition (January, 2012), the consideration paid for the Shares
and Warrants of Condor was assigned to both instruments based on
the relative fair values of those instruments upon acquisition. The
fair values of these instruments exceeded the price of the
transaction and were assessed using a valuation method that
incorporates unobservable market data. Given the fact that the fair
value of these instruments was estimated by applying the mentioned
method, the Group did not recognize a gain at the time of initial
recognition.
In March 2016, the
Group has exchanged its preferred Class C shares for a new Class D
preferred shares issued by Condor and, additionally, it has
received cash in the amount of US$ 1.2 million and a promissory
note for US$ 1.1 million related to dividends
receivable.
In this new issue
the company “Stepstone Real Estate” has been added as
new partner by making a contribution of US$ 30 million, which will
be used to redeem Class A and B preferred shares and for the
acquisition of new hotels.
The new Class D
preferred shares will accrue annual interest at a rate of 6.25% and
will be convertible into common shares at a price of US$ 1.60.per
share.
There were no
changes to the warrants held by the Group.
The Board of
Directors of Condor is now formed by 4 directors of the company, 3
directors appointed by Stepstone Real Estate and 2 independent
directors. In addition, the voting power held by the company in
Condor amounts to 49%, thus keeping significant
influence.
Investment in IDBD, associate and
warrants
As described in
Note 3 until taking control over IDBD, the Group stated its equity
interest in IDBD as an associate measured at fair value, invoking
the exception under IAS 28 and the warrants to acquire IDBD’s
common shares were booked at their quoted prices. Since October 11,
2015, as result of consolidation, the equity interest in IDBD as an
associate and the warrants were eliminated following the
consolidation to add IDBD’s assets and liabilities on a
line-by-line basis.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
14. Financial
instruments by category (Continued)
Non-recourse loan
IDBD relies on an
independent appraiser to determine the value of the non-recourse
loan. The valuation model is a binomial tree where the main
variable is Adama’s share price.
When no quoted
prices in an active market are available, fair values (particularly
with derivatives) are based on recognized valuation methods. The
Group uses a range of valuation models for the measurement of Level
2 and Level 3 instruments, details of which may be obtained from
the following table:
|
|
|
|
|
Investment in
financial assets – Public companies securities - Preferred
shares of Condor
|
Binomial
tree
|
|
Underlying asset
price (Market price); share price volatility (historical) and
market interest-rate (Libor rate curve).
|
Underlying asset
price 1.4 to 1.7
Share price
volatility 58% to 78%
Money market
interest-rate
1.0%
to 1.3%
|
Investment in
financial assets – Public companies securities - Promissory
note
|
Discounted cash
flow
|
|
Market
interest-rate (Libor rate curve)
|
Money market
interest-rate
1.0%
to 1.3%
|
Derivative
financial instruments - Warrants of Condor
|
Black-Scholes
|
|
Underlying asset
price (Market price); share price volatility (historical) and
interest-rate curve (Libor rate).
|
Underlying asset
price 1.4 to 1.7
Share price
volatility 58% to 78%
Money market
interest-rate
1.0%
to 1.3%
|
Interest rate
swaps
|
Cash
flow
|
|
Interest rate
futures contract and cash flow
|
-
|
Call option of
Arcos
|
Discounted cash
flow
|
-
|
Projected revenues
and discounting rate.
|
-
|
Investments in
financial assets - Private companies - Avenida Inc.
|
Market
multiples
|
|
Comparable market
multiple (EV/GMV ratio)
|
Comparable market
multiple (EV/GMV ratio) 2.94x to 3.59x
|
Investments in
financial assets - Private companies - Others
|
Discounted cash
flows / NAV
|
|
Projected revenue
discounted at the discount rate / The value is calculated in
accordance with the company’s shares in the equity funds on
the basis of their financial statements, based on fair value or
investment assessments.
|
1- 3.5
|
Investments in
financial assets - Others
|
Discounted cash
flows / NAV
|
|
Projected revenue
discounted at the discount rate / The value is calculated in
accordance with the company’s shares in the equity funds on
the basis of its financial statements, based on fair value or
investment assessments
|
1- 3.5
|
Borrowings -
Non-recourse loan
|
Binomial
tree
|
|
Underlying asset
price (obtained by discounted cash flow valuation), capital cost,
market rate; control premium, underlying asset
volatility.
|
Underlying asset
price US$ 760MM to US$ 940MM, capital cost 11.8% to 14.4%,
discounted market interest rate 7.9% to 12.9%, control premium 3.3%
to 6.6%, underlying asset volatility 25.7% to 33.1%.
|
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Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
15.
Trade
and other receivables
Group’s trade
and other receivables as of June 30, 2016 and 2015 were as
follows:
|
June
30,
2016
|
|
June
30,
2015
|
Non-current
|
|
|
|
Sale, leases and
services
receivables
|
2,015
|
|
62
|
Less: allowance for
doubtful
accounts
|
(2)
|
|
(2)
|
Total
non-current trade
receivables
|
2,013
|
|
60
|
VAT
receivables
|
29
|
|
25
|
Prepaid
expenses
|
1,320
|
|
11
|
Borrowings,
deposits and other debit
balances
|
75
|
|
3
|
Others
|
4
|
|
16
|
Total
non-current other
receivables
|
1,428
|
|
55
|
Total
non-current trade and other receivables
|
3,441
|
|
115
|
Current
|
|
|
|
Sale, leases and
services
receivables
|
11,073
|
|
695
|
Less: allowance for
doubtful
accounts
|
(171)
|
|
(93)
|
Total
current trade
receivables
|
10,902
|
|
602
|
Tax
receivables
|
71
|
|
23
|
Prepaid
expenses
|
617
|
|
99
|
Borrowings,
deposits and other debit
balances
|
1,243
|
|
347
|
Advances to
suppliers
|
231
|
|
49
|
Others
|
345
|
|
23
|
Total
current other
receivables
|
2,507
|
|
541
|
Total
current trade and other
receivables
|
13,409
|
|
1,143
|
Total
trade and other
receivables
|
16,850
|
|
1,258
|
Book amounts of
Group's trade and other receivables in foreign currencies are
detailed in Note 34.
Trade receivables
are generally presented in the statements of financial position net
of allowances for doubtful accounts. Impairment policies and
procedures by type of receivables are discussed in detail in Note
2.
The fair values of
current trade and other receivables approximate their respective
carrying amounts, due to their short-term nature, as the impact of
discounting is not significant. Present value of non-current trade
receivables related to sales of equipment installments, as
performed by Cellcom (mainly in 36 installments), as of June 30,
2016 were calculated at a 3.3% discount rate. Other non-current
receivables conform to or approximate their fair values. Fair
values are based on discounted cash flows. (Level 3 of the fair
value hierarchy).
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Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
15.
Trade and other receivables
(Continued)
Movements on the
Group’s allowance for doubtful accounts and other receivables
are as follows:
|
June
30,
2016
|
|
June
30,
2015
|
|
June
30,
2014
|
Beginning
of the year
|
95
|
|
82
|
|
79
|
Additions (Note
27)
|
111
|
|
26
|
|
18
|
Unused amounts
reversed (Note 27)
|
(41)
|
|
(12)
|
|
(6)
|
Currency
translation adjustment
|
12
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Receivables written
off during the year as uncollectable
|
(4)
|
|
(1)
|
|
(9)
|
End
of the year
|
173
|
|
95
|
|
82
|
The Group’s
trade receivables comprise several classes. The maximum exposure to
credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying value of each
class of receivables (Note 4).
The Group has also
receivables with related parties. Neither of which is due nor
impaired.
Due to the distinct
characteristics of each type of receivables, an aging analysis of
past due unimpaired and impaired receivables are shown by type and
class as of June 30, 2016 and 2015 (includes receivables not past
due to reconcile with the amounts in the statements of financial
position):
|
Expired
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Up
to
3
months
|
3
to 6
months
|
Over
6 months
|
Not
past due
|
Impaired
|
Total
|
%
of representation
|
Additions
(reversals) for bad debts
|
Leases and
services
|
67
|
19
|
33
|
1,101
|
110
|
1,330
|
10.2%
|
6
|
Hotel
services
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
48
|
1
|
50
|
0.4%
|
1
|
Consumer
financing
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
15
|
15
|
0.1%
|
1
|
Sale of properties
and developments
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
39
|
-
|
39
|
0.3%
|
-
|
Sale of
communication equipment
|
2,250
|
-
|
-
|
1,714
|
66
|
4,030
|
30.8%
|
-
|
Telecommunication
services
|
1,763
|
356
|
672
|
19
|
672
|
3,482
|
26.6%
|
61
|
Tourism
activities
|
16
|
12
|
20
|
219
|
51
|
318
|
2.4%
|
(3)
|
Sale of products
(supermarkets)
|
27
|
19
|
55
|
3,665
|
58
|
3,824
|
29.2%
|
4
|
Total
as of June 30, 2016
|
4,124
|
406
|
780
|
6,805
|
973
|
13,088
|
100%
|
70
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Leases and
services
|
43
|
14
|
16
|
567
|
80
|
720
|
95.1%
|
14
|
Hotel
services
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
16
|
-
|
17
|
2.3%
|
-
|
Consumer
financing
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
5
|
15
|
20
|
2.6%
|
-
|
Sale of properties
and developments
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
0.0%
|
-
|
Total
as of June 30, 2015
|
44
|
14
|
16
|
588
|
95
|
757
|
100%
|
14
|
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Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
16.
Financial
assets held for sale
The composition of
financial assets held for sale as of June 30, 2016 and 2015 are as
follows:
|
June
30,
2016
|
|
June
30,
2015
|
Non-current
|
|
|
|
Clal
|
3,346
|
|
-
|
Non-current
financial assets held for sale
|
3,346
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
Current
|
|
|
|
Clal
|
1,256
|
|
-
|
Current
financial assets held for sale
|
1,256
|
|
-
|
Total
financial assets held for sale
|
4,602
|
|
-
|
Clal is a holding
company that mainly operates in the insurance and pension markets
and in segments of pension funds. The company holds assets and
other businesses (such as insurance agencies) and is one of the
largest insurance groups in Israel. Clal mainly develops its
activities in three operating segments: long-term savings, general
insurance and health insurance.
Given that IDBD
failed to meet the requirements set forth by the Capital Markets,
Insurance and Savings Commission, which is dependent on the
Ministry of Finance of Israel, to have control over an insurance
company, on August 21, 2013, such commission required that IDBD
granted an irrevocable power of attorney to Mr. Moshe Tery ("the
Trustee") for the 51% of the shareholding capital and vote
interests in Clal, thus transferring control over that
investee.
On December 30,
2014, the Insurance Commission sent an additional letter setting a
term by which IDBD’s control over and equity interests in
Clal were to be sold and giving directions as to the
Trustee’s continuity in office, among other
aspects.
The sale
arrangement outlined in the letter involves IDBD’s and the
Trustee’s interests in the sale process under different
options and timeframes. As of June 30, 2016, the current sale
arrangement involved the sale of the interest in the stock exchange
or by over-the-counter trades, as per the following detail and by
the following dates:
a.
IDBD would have to
sell at least 5% of its equity interest in Clal from May 7,
2016.
b.
During each of the
subsequent four-month periods, IDBD would have to sell at least an
additional 5% of its equity interest in Clal.
c.
If IDBD sells more
than 5% of its equity interest in Clal in any given four-month
period, the percentage in excess of the required 5% would be offset
against the percentage required in the following
period.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
16.
Financial assets held for sale
(Continued)
In case IDBD does
not fulfills its obligation in the manner described in the above
paragraph the Trustee would be entitled to act upon the specified
arrangement in lieu of IDBD, pursuant to all powers that had been
vested under the representations of the trust letter. The
consideration for the sale would be transferred to IDBD, with the
expenses incurred in the sale process to be solely borne by
IDBD.
During February
2016, bondholders and minority shareholders filed a complaint
against the Insurance Commission and the Trustee so that the order
by the Trustee to sell the shares in the market was revoked, for
this would cause irreversible damage to the company and its
bondholders. As of the date of these Consolidated Financial
Statements, no decision has been rendered on the
complaint.
In June 30, 2016,
the holding of IDBD of Clal was 55%, and as a result of the
circumstances mentioned above, IDBD has accounted for it as a
financial asset held for sale. Valuation as of June 30, 2016
amounts to Ps. 4,602 and a loss of Ps. 1,951 were recorded,
reflecting the fall in the share price, in financial results,
net.
Claims against
Clal
Clal set up a
reserve for all legal actions brought against Clal’s
investees out of the ordinary course of business in the amount of
approximately NIS 96 million (equivalent to Ps. 376 million at the
closing exchange rate). Most legal actions are related to consumer
claims and actions erasing from those claims. The total amount
claimed is NIS 29,200 million (equivalent to Ps. 114,275 million at
the closing exchange rate).
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
17.
Derivative
Financial Instruments
Group’s
derivative financial instruments as of June 30, 2016 and 2015 are
as follows:
|
June
30,
2016
|
|
June
30,
2015
|
Assets
|
|
|
|
Non-current
|
|
|
|
Warrants of
Condor
|
-
|
|
7
|
Warrants of IDBD
(Note
3)
|
-
|
|
199
|
Swaps
|
8
|
|
-
|
Total
non-current derivative financial instruments
|
8
|
|
206
|
Current
|
|
|
|
Warrants of IDBD
(Note
3)
|
-
|
|
29
|
Swaps
|
4
|
|
-
|
Others
|
15
|
|
-
|
Total
current derivative financial instruments
|
19
|
|
29
|
Total
assets
|
27
|
|
235
|
Liabilities
|
|
|
|
Non-current
|
|
|
|
Commitment to
tender offer shares in IDBD (Note 3)
|
-
|
|
(265)
|
Forwards
|
(105)
|
|
-
|
Total
non-current derivative financial instruments
|
(105)
|
|
(265)
|
Current
|
|
|
|
Commitment to
tender offer shares in IDBD (Note 3)
|
-
|
|
(238)
|
Foreign currency
futures
contracts
|
(19)
|
|
-
|
Forwards
|
(93)
|
|
-
|
Total
current derivative financial instruments
|
(112)
|
|
(238)
|
Total
liabilities
|
(217)
|
|
(503)
|
Total
derivative financial
instruments
|
(190)
|
|
(268)
|
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
18.
Cash
flow information
The following table
shows the amounts of cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2016
and 2015:
|
June
30,
2016
|
|
June
30,
2015
|
Cash at bank and in
hand
|
6,214
|
|
373
|
Mutual
funds
|
7,652
|
|
2
|
Total
cash and cash
equivalents
|
13,866
|
|
375
|
Following is a
detailed description of cash flows generated by the Group’s
operations for the years ended June 30, 2016, 2015 and
2014:
|
Note
|
June
30,
2016
|
|
June
30,
2015
|
|
June
30,
2014
|
(Loss) / Profit for
the year
|
|
(1,290)
|
|
70
|
|
(831)
|
Adjustments for:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income tax
expense
|
22
|
149
|
|
489
|
|
(64)
|
Amortization and
depreciation
|
27
|
2,694
|
|
175
|
|
226
|
Gain from disposal
of investment property
|
10
|
(1,113)
|
|
(1,163)
|
|
(236)
|
Impairment of
investment properties
|
30
|
352
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Dividends
received
|
30
|
(72)
|
|
(17)
|
|
(15)
|
Share-based
payments
|
28
|
49
|
|
22
|
|
45
|
(Loss) / Gain from
derivative financial instruments
|
30
|
(921)
|
|
16
|
|
317
|
Changes in fair
value of investments in financial assets and
liabilities
|
30
|
1,439
|
|
(53)
|
|
(215)
|
Gain from disposal
of associates
|
29
|
(4)
|
|
(22)
|
|
-
|
Provisions and
allowances
|
|
191
|
|
75
|
|
96
|
Share of profit of
joint ventures and associates
|
8,9
|
(447)
|
|
1,023
|
|
414
|
Reversal of
currency translation adjustment
|
29
|
(96)
|
|
(188)
|
|
-
|
Financial results,
net
|
|
4,395
|
|
991
|
|
1,625
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase in
inventories
|
|
(155)
|
|
(6)
|
|
(1)
|
Decrease in trading
properties
|
|
229
|
|
-
|
|
6
|
Increase in trade
and other receivables
|
|
(319)
|
|
(400)
|
|
(14)
|
(Decrease) /
Increase in trade and other payables
|
|
(15)
|
|
233
|
|
(104)
|
Increase in
salaries and social security liabilities
|
|
23
|
|
22
|
|
51
|
Decrease in
provisions
|
20
|
(143)
|
|
(4)
|
|
(2)
|
Net
cash generated by operating activities before income tax
paid
|
|
4,946
|
|
1,263
|
|
1,298
|
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
18.
Cash flow information
(Continued)
The following table
shows a detail of significant non-cash transactions occurred in the
years ended June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014:
|
June
30,
2016
|
|
June
30,
2015
|
|
June
30,
2014
|
Increase in
investments in financial assets through an increase in trade and
other payables
|
180
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Increase in
investments in financial assets through a decrease in trade and
other receivables
|
71
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Decrease in
borrowings through a decrease in financial assets
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
24
|
Reimbursement of
expired dividends
|
10
|
|
1
|
|
2
|
Dividends
distribution
|
64
|
|
48
|
|
57
|
Financed additions
of properties, plant and equipment
|
116
|
|
2
|
|
1
|
Increase in
borrowings through a decrease in dividends payable
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
160
|
Decrease in trade
and other receivables, net through an increase in assets held for
sale
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
18
|
Decrease in
investment properties through an increase in assets held for
sale
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
1,099
|
Decrease in
intangible assets through an increase in assets held for
sale
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
77
|
Decrease in
restricted assets through an increase in assets held for
sale
|
-
|
|
9
|
|
164
|
Increase in
restricted funds through a decrease in trade and other
payables
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
146
|
Decrease in trade
and other payables through an increase in liabilities directly
associated with assets classified as held for sale
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
170
|
Decrease in
borrowings through an increase in liabilities directly associated
with assets classified as held for sale
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
603
|
Decrease in
deferred income tax liabilities through an increase in liabilities
directly associated with assets classified as held for
sale
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
33
|
Decrease in
borrowings through a decrease in investments in joint ventures and
associates
|
9
|
|
137
|
|
-
|
Increase in
financial assets through a decrease in investments in joint
ventures and associates
|
-
|
|
30
|
|
-
|
Increase in
investment properties through a decrease in financial
assets
|
-
|
|
48
|
|
-
|
Financed purchase
of investment properties
|
302
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Increase in
non-controlling interest through a decrease in derivative financial
instruments
|
128
|
|
13
|
|
-
|
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
18.
Cash flow information
(Continued)
Business
combination
|
June
30,
2016
|
|
June
30,
2015
|
|
June
30,
2014
|
Investment
properties
|
29,586
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Property, plant and
equipment
|
15,104
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Trading
properties
|
2,656
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Intangible
assets
|
6,603
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Investment in joint
ventures and associates
|
9,268
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Deferred income
tax
|
(4,681)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Trade and other
receivables
|
9,713
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Investments in
financial assets
|
5,824
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Derivative
financial instruments, net
|
(54)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Inventories
|
1,919
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Income tax and
minimum presumed income tax ("MPIT") credit
|
91
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Financial assets
and other assets held for sale
|
5,129
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Trade and other
payables
|
(19,749)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Borrowings
|
(60,306)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Provisions
|
(969)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Income tax and
minimum presumed income tax ("MPIT") liabilities
|
(267)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Employee
benefits
|
(405)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Total
|
(538)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Non-controlling
interest
|
(8,630)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Goodwill
|
1,391
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Total
net assets added as a result of business combination
|
(7,777)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Cash
added as a result of business combination
|
9,193
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
19.
Trade
and other payables
Group’s trade
and other payables as of June 30, 2016 and 2015 were as
follows:
|
June
30,
2016
|
|
June
30,
2015
|
Non-current
|
|
|
|
Trade
payables
|
525
|
|
217
|
Deferred
income
|
65
|
|
7
|
Others
|
928
|
|
31
|
Total
non-current trade and other
payables
|
1,518
|
|
255
|
|
|
|
|
Current
|
|
|
|
Trade
payables
|
11,070
|
|
261
|
Accrued
invoices
|
450
|
|
119
|
Sale and rent
payments received in
advance
|
4,590
|
|
223
|
Total
current trade
payables
|
16,110
|
|
603
|
Dividends payable
to non-controlling shareholders
|
426
|
|
59
|
Tax
payables
|
284
|
|
83
|
Others
|
1,054
|
|
151
|
Total
current other
payables
|
1,764
|
|
293
|
Total
current trade and other
payables
|
17,874
|
|
896
|
Total
trade and other
payables
|
19,392
|
|
1,151
|
The fair value of
trade and other payables approximate their respective carrying
amounts, due to their short-term nature, the effect of discounting
is not significant. Fair values are based on discounted cash
flows
The Group is
subject to claims, lawsuits and other legal proceedings in the
ordinary course of business, including claims from clients where a
third party seeks reimbursement or damages. The Group’s
responsibility under such claims, lawsuits and legal proceedings
cannot be estimated with certainty. From time to time, the status
of each major issue is evaluated and its potential financial
exposure is assessed. If the potential loss involved in the claim
or proceeding is deemed probable and the amount may be reasonably
estimated, a liability is recorded. The Group estimates the amount
of such liability based on the available information and in
accordance with the provisions of the IFRS. If additional
information becomes available, the Group will make an evaluation of
claims, lawsuits and other outstanding proceeding, and will revise
its estimates.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
20.
Provisions
(Continued)
The table below
shows the movements in the Group's provisions for other liabilities
categorized by type of provision:
|
Legal
claims (i)
|
|
Investments
in
joint ventures and associates (ii)
|
|
Sited
dismantling and remediation (iii)
|
|
Onerous
contracts (iv)
|
|
Guarantees
and
other provisions (v)
|
|
Total
|
At
July 1st, 2014
|
47
|
|
177
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
224
|
Additions
|
35
|
|
159
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
194
|
Recovery
|
(15)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(15)
|
Used during the
year
|
(4)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(4)
|
Contributions
|
-
|
|
(2)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(2)
|
Currency
translation adjustment
|
-
|
|
29
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
29
|
At
June 30, 2015
|
63
|
|
363
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
426
|
Additions
|
52
|
|
231
|
|
39
|
|
64
|
|
3
|
|
389
|
Liabilities added
as a result of business combination (Note 3)
|
424
|
|
-
|
|
47
|
|
199
|
|
299
|
|
969
|
Recovery
|
(40)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(6)
|
|
(46)
|
Used during the
year
|
(50)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(80)
|
|
(13)
|
|
(143)
|
Contributions
|
-
|
|
(18)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(18)
|
Currency
translation adjustment
|
240
|
|
262
|
|
28
|
|
113
|
|
144
|
|
787
|
At
June 30, 2016
|
689
|
|
838
|
|
114
|
|
296
|
|
427
|
|
2,364
|
(i)
Additions and
recoveries are included in "Other operating results,
net".
(ii)
Corresponds to the
equity interest in New Lipstick and Condor with negative equity.
Additions and recoveries are included in "Share of profit / (loss)
of joint ventures and associates". Additions and recoveries are
included in Costs.
(iii)
The Group’s
companies are required to recognize certain costs related to
dismantling assets and remediating sites here such assets are
located. The calculation of expenses are based on the dismantling
value for the current year, taking into consideration the best
estimate of future changes in prices, inflation, etc. and such
costs are capitalized at a risk-free interest rate. Volume
projections for retired or built assets are restated based on
expected changes from technological rulings and requirements.
Additions and recoveries are included in Costs.
(iv)
Provisions for
other contractual liabilities include a series of liabilities
resulting from a contractual liability or laws, regarding which
there is a high degree of certainty as to the terms and the
necessary amounts to discharge such liability. Additions and
recoveries are included in Costs.
(v)
Additions and
recoveries are included in Costs.
Disclosure of total
provisions in current and non-current is as follows:
|
June
30,
2016
|
|
June
30,
2015
|
Non-current
|
1,325
|
|
374
|
Current
|
1,039
|
|
52
|
Total
|
2,364
|
|
426
|
IRSA
On February 23,
2016, a class action was filed against the Company, Cresud and some
first-line managers and directors with the District Court of the
United States for the Central District of California. The
complaint, on behalf of people holding American Depositary Receipts
of the Company between November 3, 2014 and December 30, 2015,
claims presumed violations to the US federal securities laws. In
addition, it argues that defendants have made material
misrepresentations and made some omissions related to the
Company’s investment in IDBD.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
20.
Provisions
(Continued)
Such complaint was
voluntarily waived on May 4, 2016 by the plaintiff and filed again
on May 9, 2016 with the US District Court by the East District of
Pennsylvania.
Furthermore, the
Company, some of its first-line managers and directors are
defendants in a class action filed on April 29, 2016 with the US
District Court of the East District of Pennsylvania. The complaint,
on behalf of people holding American Depositary Receipts of the
Company between May 13, 2015 and December 30, 2015, claims
violations to the US federal securities laws. In addition, it
argues that defendants have made material misrepresentations and
made some omissions related to the Company's investment in
IDBD.
Subsequently,
Cresud and IRSA requested that the complaint be moved to the
district of New York, which request was later granted.
The Company holds
that such allegations are meritless and intends to make a strong
defense in both actions. No provision was set up in connection with
the above mentioned.
IRSA
CP
On November 20,
2006, the Group through IRSA CP acquired the building known as
Edificio Ex escuela Gobernador Vicente de Olmos, located in the
City of Córdoba through a public bidding in the amount of Ps.
32. This property is affected to a concession
contract.
After the title
deed was made, the government of the province of Córdoba
declared the property to be of public use and subject to partial
expropriation in order to be used exclusively for the Libertador
San Martín Theatre.
IRSA CP has
answered a complaint in an action and to challenge the law that
declared such public interest on unconstitutional grounds. In the
alternative, it has challenged the appraisal made by the plaintiff
and, additionally, it has claimed damages not included in the
appraisal and resulting immediately and directly from
expropriation.
At June 30, 2016,
the property is recorded under Investment Properties.
Claims
against Cellcom and its subsidiaries
In the normal
course of business, claims have been filed against Cellcom by its
customers. These are mostly motions for approval of class actions,
primarily concerning allegations of illegal collection of funds,
unlawful conduct or Breach of license, or a Breach of agreements
with customers, causing monetary and non-monetary damage to
them. The amounts claimed from Cellcom in consumer claims, amounted
to NIS 26,183 million.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
20.
Provisions
(Continued)
Claims
against Shufersal and its subsidiaries
In the normal
course of business, legal claims were filed against Shufersal by
its customers. These are mostly motions for certification of class
actions, which mainly concern claims of changing money unlawfully,
acting contrary to the law or a license, or a Breach of the
agreements with customers, causing financial and non-financial loss
to them. The amounts of the claims amounted to NIS 809
million.
There are also
other claims by employees, subcontractors, suppliers which relate
mainly to claims of Breach of the provisions of the law in relation
to the termination of workers' employment and claims of Breaches of
contract and compulsory payments to authorities. The total amount
which Shufersal was being sued for these claims was NIS 26
million.
The breakdown of
the Group borrowings as of June 30, 2016 and 2015 was as
follows:
|
June
30,
2016
|
|
June
30,
2015
|
Non-current
|
|
|
|
NCN
|
67,235
|
|
3,634
|
Bank loans and
others
|
6,470
|
|
102
|
Non-recourse
loan
|
16,975
|
|
-
|
Total
non-current
borrowings
|
90,680
|
|
3,736
|
Current
|
|
|
|
NCN
|
15,075
|
|
337
|
Bank loans and
others
|
4,107
|
|
204
|
Bank
overdrafts
|
1,236
|
|
681
|
Other
borrowings
|
1,834
|
|
15
|
Total
current
borrowings
|
22,252
|
|
1,237
|
Total
borrowings
|
112,932
|
|
4,973
|
Operations
Center in Argentina
On March 3, 2016,
IRSA and IRSA CP announced that they would launch offers to buy in
cash: (i) 11.50% Class 2 NCN outstanding due in 2020 and issued by
IRSA for a total nominal value of up to US$ 76.5 million, subject
to a potential extension of the Offer Limit of NCN due in 2020 for
a nominal value of up to US$ 73.5 million, at IRSA’s
exclusive decision, (ii) each and every 8.50% Class 1 NCN
outstanding due in 2017 and issued by IRSA, and (iii) each and
every 7.875% Class 1 NCN outstanding due in 2017 and issued by IRSA
CP.
On March 23, 2016,
IRSA CP issued NCN for a nominal amount of US$ 360 million under
its Global NCN Program. Class II NCN accrue interest semi-annually,
at an annual fixed rate of 8.75% and are repayable at maturity on
March 23, 2023. The issue price was 98.722% of nominal
value.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
21.
Borrowings
(Continued)
IRSA CP’s NCN
maturing in 2023 are subject to certain Commitments, Events of
Breach and Limitations, including Limitations on Additional
Indebtedness, Limitations on Restricted Payments, Limitations on
Transactions with Affiliates, Limitations on the Merger, Take-over
Merger and Limitations on the Sale of all or a substantial portion
of the company’s Assets.
On April 7, 2016,
the Meeting of IRSA's NCN holders approved the proposed amendments
to the IRSA 2017 Trust Indenture, which included basically the
elimination of all financial restrictive covenants on such class.
Approximately 50.30% of holders of NCN due 2017 approved the
amendments to the Trust Indenture for IRSA NCN 2017. As a
consequence, a Supplementary Trust Agreement with the Bank of New
York Mellon was signed, all amendments approved the Meeting, which
came into force on April 8, 2016.
During March, April
and May the Group acquired all IRSA CP's NCN Class I at 7.875%
maturing in 2017 for a total amount US$ 120 million and US$ 75.4
million of IRSA’s NCN. On October 11, 2016, IRSA acquired the
remaining US$ 74.6 million of IRSA’s NCN at 8,5% maturing in
2017, so the following notes remains outstanding:
·
IRSA's NCN Class II
at 11.50% maturing in 2020 US$ 71.4 million.
Such payments were
accounted for as a cancellation of debt.
In relation to
financial covenants under 11.50% NCN due in 2020 issued by IRSA,
the Meeting of Noteholders held on March 23, 2016
approved:
i)
to modify the
covenant on Limitation on Restricted Payments, so that the original
covenant was replaced so as to take into consideration IRSA’s
capability to make any restricted payment provided that (a) no
Event of Default has occurred and persisted, and (b) IRSA may incur
at least US$ 1 of additional debt pursuant to the Limitation on
Additional Indebtedness; and
ii)
the exclusion of
IDBD or any of its subsidiaries for purposes of the definition of
“Subsidiary” or any of the definitions or commitments
under the Trust Indenture of NCN due in 2020 and issued by IRSA
(regardless of whether the financial statements of any of these
companies has any time been consolidated into IRSA’s
financial statements).
iii)
a Supplementary
Trust Indenture reflecting all the amendments approved, entered
into with the Bank of New York Mellon on March 28,
2016.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
21.
Borrowings
(Continued)
Operations
Center in Israel
IDBD has certain
restrictions and financial covenants in connection with its
financial debt, included in its debentures, loans from banks and
financial institutions.
As of June 30, 2016
IDBD reported that the application of the “Liquidity
Covenant” and the “Economic Equity Covenant” (as
described below) is currently suspended.
It was agreed
between IDBD and the relevant lending corporations that the parties
would work to formulate an arrangement, to replace or amend the
current financial covenants by December 31, 2016.
If such arrangement
is not reached, the previous financial covenants will re-apply then
with respect to the results for IDBD´s first quarter of 2017
and thereafter. In the event that these covenants will re-apply,
IDBD estimates that it will not be able to meet the thresholds that
were determined in the past with respect to the Liquidity Covenant
and the Economic Equity Covenant with respect to IDBD´s
results for the first quarter of 2017 and thereafter.
Particularly, if
the previous financial covenants will re-apply, IDBD estimates it
will not be able to fulfill the covenant, which stipulates that the
balance of cash and marketable securities will not fall below the
scope of forecasted current maturities for the two quarters
subsequent to the reporting quarter (the “Liquidity
Covenant”). Regarding the Economic Equity Covenant, the
economic equity as of June 30, 2016, amounted to a positive balance
of NIS 247 million, significantly lower than the thresholds
determined in the past as part of the Economic Equity
Covenant.
In view of and due
to the decrease of Mr. Ben Moshe’s holding rate in IDBD,
beginning from February 2015 and thereafter, in March 2016 IDBD
reached understandings with its lending corporations with regard to
an amendment of the control and additional amendments relating to
restrictions on the sale of main holdings.
As per IDBD´s
position, as of June 30, 2016, there were no conditions that
established grounds for calling IDBD´s obligations to its
financial creditors for immediate payment. Without derogating from
the IDBD´s position, it is noted that the decision of the
bondholders (Series I) dated April 21,2016 to call the full balance
of IDBD´s debt to the bondholders for immediate repayment and
the decision to take steps for dissolution are liable to raise
grounds for the financial creditors, for calling for immediate
repayment. According to IDBD´s legal advisor opinion, the
conditions giving rise to a ground for demanding immediate
repayment of the liabilities for the (Series I) bonds were not
fulfilled. On July 18, 2016, the Court handed down its judgment, in
which the Court accepted the consensus motion filed by the trustee
to strike the motion for dissolution.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
21.
Borrowings
(Continued)
As of June 30,
2016, IDBD´s loans which are subject to the aforementioned
financial covenants, at a scope of NIS 264 million, were classified
under current liabilities, in consideration of the fact that IDBD
has reached understandings with those relevant lending entities,
which extended the arrangements specified in the financial
covenants of the loan agreements until first quarter calendar year
2017, in other words, for a period shorter than twelve
months.
On August 2, 2016
IDBD issued a new Series of Debentures in the Israeli market for an
amount of NIS 325 million due November 2019 at an annual interest
rate adjustable by CPI plus 4.25%. The notes are pledged by shares
of Clal Insurance Enterprise Holdings Ltd (“Clal”),
subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Capital Markets,
Insurance and Savings. IDBD is working to get the authorization to
constitute the guarantee and it filed an application to the Supreme
Court asking for such approval. In case IDBD does not get the
required approval, funds must be repaid with interest plus a
penalty. On September 15, 2016, the High Court of Justice gave a
partial judgment and decision, according to which it was decided,
to reject the petition for the most part and to grant an
order which instructs the Commissioner to appear and show a reason
for her opposition to the request of IDBD to pledge up to 5% of the
shares of Clal Holdings, subject to an outline agreed to at the
time by IDBD. Furthermore, IDBD maintains the right to accede to a
proposal for compromise which was raised in the context of the
discussion. A hearing date was set for January 2017.
Pursuant to the
decision of the Supreme Court sitting as the High Court of Justice
in connection with the petition submitted by IDBD in connection
with the pledge of the shares of Clal Holdings in September 2016,
on October 13, 2016, the Board of Directors of the IDBD decided to
execute a partial early redemption of the debentures, that is to be
carried out on November 1, 2016, as follows:
•
IDBD will carry out
a partial early redemption of the debentures in an amount of
approximately NIS 239 million of par value (“the redeemed
portion”) and in a total of approximately NIS 244 million
with respect to principal, interest and compensation for the
redeemed portion.
•
The determining
date for the eligibility to receive the early redemption of the
principal of the debentures is 10.25.2016.
•
The early
redemption represents 73.7% of the unpaid balance of the principal
of the debentures, which is also the original balance of the series
of the debentures.
•
The rate of
interest (including the compensation for carrying out the early
redemption as an increment of 3% with respect to the period from
August 3, 2016 through October 21, 2016) that will be paid upon the
partial early redemption of the redeemed portion of the principal
is approximately 1.8%.
•
The rate of
interest (including the compensation for carrying out the early
redemption as an increment of 3% with respect to the period from
August 3, 2016 through October 31, 2016) that will be
paid in the context of the early redemption, which is calculated
out of the balance of the unpaid balance of the principal on the
date of the early redemption (NIS 325 million linked to the CPI) is
approximately 1.3%.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
21. Borrowings
(Continued)
•
Pursuant to the
“known” CPI (index with respect to the month of
September 2016, which was published on 10.14.2016) as compared with
the base index published with respect to the month of June 2016, no
linkage increments will apply with respect to the redeemed portion
upon early redemption.
•
The unpaid balance
of the principal of the debentures after executing the early
redemption (without linkage) will stand at an amount of
approximately NIS 86 million par value, which represents
approximately 26.3%, of the original balance of the principal of
the debentures. IDBD will act to pledge the shares of Clal Holdings
against the balance of the unpaid principal of the debentures after
carrying out the early redemption (as is required according to the
trust indenture).
•
Pursuant to what is
stated in the trust indenture, the redeemed portion will be paid in
relation to all of the holders of the debentures, pro- rata
according to the par value of the held
debentures.
IDBD is continuing
to act in order to reach consents with the relevant financing
corporations in order to arrange over time the calculated financial
covenants that were determined in the provisions of its loan
agreements, and additional contractual issues that exist in the
loan agreements.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
21.
Borrowings
(Continued)
The breakdown of
the Group borrowings as of June 30, 2016 was as
follows:
|
|
Operations
Center in Argentina
|
|
Operations
Center in Israel
|
|
|
Debt
|
|
IRSA
|
|
IRSA
CP
|
|
Other
|
|
Subtotal
|
|
IDBD
|
|
DIC
|
|
Shufersal
|
|
Cellcom
|
|
PBC
|
|
Other
|
|
Subtotal
|
|
Total
|
NCN
|
|
2,288
|
|
5,799
|
|
-
|
|
8,087
|
|
7,807
|
|
12,436
|
|
10,037
|
|
15,277
|
|
28,666
|
|
-
|
|
74,223
|
|
82,310
|
Bank loans and
others
|
|
15
|
|
54
|
|
130
|
|
199
|
|
2,214
|
|
1,171
|
|
16
|
|
779
|
|
2,003
|
|
4,195
|
|
10,378
|
|
10,577
|
Non-recourse
loan
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(i) 10,999
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
5,976
|
|
-
|
|
16,975
|
|
16,975
|
Bank
overdrafts
|
|
859
|
|
40
|
|
45
|
|
944
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
292
|
|
292
|
|
1,236
|
Other
borrowings
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
1,834
|
|
1,834
|
|
1,834
|
Total
debt
|
|
3,162
|
|
5,893
|
|
175
|
|
9,230
|
|
10,021
|
|
24,606
|
|
10,053
|
|
16,056
|
|
36,645
|
|
6,321
|
|
103,702
|
|
112,932
|
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
21.
Borrowings
(Continued)
The breakdown of
the borrowings of Operations Centers in Argentina and Israel is as
follows:
Type
|
Company
|
Secured
/ unsecure
|
|
|
|
Currency
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital
nominal value in million
Issue
currency
|
|
|
|
NCN
|
IRSA
CP
|
Unsecured
|
|
|
|
Ps.
|
|
|
|
|
|
407
|
|
409
|
-
|
|
IRSA
CP
|
Unsecured
|
|
Class
II
|
|
US$
|
|
2023
|
|
8.75%
|
|
360
|
|
|
5,390
|
-
|
|
IRSA
CP
|
Unsecured
|
|
|
|
US$
|
|
|
|
7.88%
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
1,036
|
|
IRSA
|
Unsecured
|
|
|
|
US$
|
|
|
|
8.50%
|
|
75
|
|
1,159
|
1,400
|
|
IRSA
|
Unsecured
|
|
|
|
Ps.
|
|
|
|
|
|
11
|
|
11
|
11
|
|
IRSA
|
Unsecured
|
|
|
|
Ps.
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
214
|
|
IRSA
|
Unsecured
|
|
|
|
US$
|
|
|
|
11.50%
|
|
75
|
|
1,118
|
1,310
|
Total
NCN
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,087
|
3,971
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bank
loans
|
IRSA
|
Secured
|
|
-
|
|
US$
|
|
2020
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
1
|
-
|
and
others
|
IRSA
|
Unsecured
|
|
-
|
|
Ps.
|
|
2017
|
|
|
|
15
|
|
14
|
14
|
|
IRSA
CP
|
Secured
|
|
-
|
|
US$
|
|
2020
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
4
|
3
|
|
IRSA
CP
|
Unsecured
|
|
-
|
|
Ps.
|
|
2016
|
|
15.25%
|
|
1
|
|
1
|
4
|
|
IRSA
CP
|
Unsecured
|
|
-
|
|
Ps.
|
|
2017
|
|
26.50%
|
|
7
|
|
7
|
10
|
|
IRSA
CP
|
Unsecured
|
|
-
|
|
Ps.
|
|
2016
|
|
23%
|
|
36
|
|
36
|
106
|
|
IRSA
CP
|
Unsecured
|
|
-
|
|
Ps.
|
|
2015/ 2016
|
|
15.25% / 15.01%
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
75
|
|
IRSA
CP
|
Unsecured
|
|
-
|
|
Ps.
|
|
2016
|
|
|
|
6
|
|
6
|
8
|
|
HASA
|
Unsecured
|
|
-
|
|
Ps.
|
|
2016
|
|
15.25%
|
|
6
|
|
6
|
4
|
|
LLAO
LLAO
|
Unsecured
|
|
-
|
|
Ps.
|
|
2016
|
|
15.25%
|
|
1
|
|
1
|
3
|
|
NFSA
|
Unsecured
|
|
-
|
|
Ps.
|
|
2016
|
|
24%
|
|
6
|
|
5
|
7
|
|
LIVECK
|
Secured
|
|
-
|
|
US$
|
|
2017
|
|
n/a
|
|
2
|
|
34
|
21
|
|
LIVECK
|
Secured
|
|
-
|
|
US$
|
|
n/a
|
|
3.50%
|
|
5
|
|
84
|
50
|
Total
bank loans and others
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
199
|
305
|
Other
borrowings
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
15
|
Bank
overdrafts
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
944
|
682
|
Subtotal
Operations Center in Argentina
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,230
|
4,973
|
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
21.
Borrowings
(Continued)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Type
|
Company
|
|
Secured
/ unsecured
|
|
Series
|
|
Currency
|
|
Adjustment
factor
|
|
Payment
date for capital
|
|
Interest
rate %
|
|
Capital
nominal value in million
Issue
currency
|
|
Book
value
June
30,
2016
|
NCN
|
IDBD
|
|
Unsecured
|
|
G
|
|
NIS
|
|
CPI
|
|
2016 –
2018
|
|
4.50%
|
|
802
|
|
3,534
|
|
IDBD
|
|
Unsecured
|
|
I
|
|
NIS
|
|
CPI
|
|
2020 –
2025
|
|
4.95%
|
|
1,013
|
|
3,164
|
|
IDBD
|
|
Unsecured
|
|
J
|
|
NIS
|
|
N/A
|
|
2015 –
2018
|
|
6.60%
|
|
309
|
|
1,109
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
DIC
|
|
Unsecured
|
|
D
|
|
NIS
|
|
CPI
|
|
2012 –
2016
|
|
5.00%
|
|
103
|
|
510
|
|
DIC
|
|
Unsecured
|
|
F
|
|
NIS
|
|
CPI
|
|
2017 –
2025
|
|
4.95%
|
|
2,719
|
|
9,427
|
|
DIC
|
|
Unsecured
|
|
G
|
|
NIS
|
|
N/A
|
|
2012 –
2016
|
|
6.35%
|
|
8
|
|
31
|
|
DIC
|
|
Unsecured
|
|
H
|
|
NIS
|
|
CPI
|
|
2014 –
2019
|
|
4.45%
|
|
124
|
|
541
|
|
DIC
|
|
Unsecured
|
|
I
|
|
NIS
|
|
N/A
|
|
2010 –
2018
|
|
6.70%
|
|
513
|
|
1,927
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shufersal
|
|
Unsecured
|
|
B
|
|
NIS
|
|
CPI
|
|
2015 –
2019
|
|
5.20%
|
|
1,024
|
|
5,161
|
|
Shufersal
|
|
Unsecured
|
|
C
|
|
NIS
|
|
N/A
|
|
2010 –
2017
|
|
5.45%
|
|
114
|
|
459
|
|
Shufersal
|
|
Unsecured
|
|
D
|
|
NIS
|
|
CPI
|
|
2014 –
2029
|
|
2.99%
|
|
413
|
|
1,584
|
|
Shufersal
|
|
Unsecured
|
|
E
|
|
NIS
|
|
N/A
|
|
2014 –
2029
|
|
5.09%
|
|
392
|
|
1,580
|
|
Shufersal
|
|
Unsecured
|
|
F
|
|
NIS
|
|
CPI
|
|
2020 –
2028
|
|
4.30%
|
|
317
|
|
1,253
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cellcom
|
|
Unsecured
|
|
B
|
|
NIS
|
|
CPI
|
|
2013 –
2017
|
|
5.30%
|
|
185
|
|
880
|
|
Cellcom
|
|
Unsecured
|
|
D
|
|
NIS
|
|
CPI
|
|
2013 –
2017
|
|
5.19%
|
|
599
|
|
2,865
|
|
Cellcom
|
|
Unsecured
|
|
E
|
|
NIS
|
|
N/A
|
|
2012 –
2017
|
|
6.25%
|
|
164
|
|
673
|
|
Cellcom
|
|
Unsecured
|
|
F
|
|
NIS
|
|
CPI
|
|
2017 –
2020
|
|
4.60%
|
|
715
|
|
3,032
|
|
Cellcom
|
|
Unsecured
|
|
G
|
|
NIS
|
|
N/A
|
|
2017 –
2019
|
|
6.99%
|
|
285
|
|
1,230
|
|
Cellcom
|
|
Unsecured
|
|
H
|
|
NIS
|
|
CPI
|
|
2018 –
2024
|
|
1.98%
|
|
950
|
|
3,483
|
|
Cellcom
|
|
Unsecured
|
|
I
|
|
NIS
|
|
N/A
|
|
2018 –
2025
|
|
4.14%
|
|
804
|
|
3,114
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PBC
|
|
Unsecured
|
|
C
|
|
NIS
|
|
CPI
|
|
2009 –
2017
|
|
5%
|
|
550
|
|
2,666
|
|
PBC
|
|
Unsecured
|
|
D
|
|
NIS
|
|
CPI
|
|
2020 –
2025
|
|
4.95%
|
|
1,317
|
|
6,641
|
|
PBC
|
|
Unsecured
|
|
F
|
|
NIS
|
|
CPI
|
|
2015 –
2023
|
|
4.95%
|
|
974
|
|
4,195
|
|
PBC
|
|
Unsecured
|
|
G
|
|
NIS
|
|
N/A
|
|
2015 –
2025
|
|
7.05%
|
|
669
|
|
3,054
|
|
PBC
|
|
Unsecured
|
|
Gav-Yam Series
E
|
|
NIS
|
|
CPI
|
|
2014 –
2018
|
|
4.55%
|
|
283
|
|
1,375
|
|
PBC
|
|
Unsecured
|
|
Gav-Yam Series
F
|
|
NIS
|
|
CPI
|
|
2021 –
2026
|
|
4.75%
|
|
1,226
|
|
8,535
|
|
PBC
|
|
Unsecured
|
|
Gav-Yam Series
G
|
|
NIS
|
|
N/A
|
|
2013 –
2017
|
|
6.41%
|
|
215
|
|
907
|
|
PBC
|
|
Unsecured
|
|
Ispro Series
B
|
|
NIS
|
|
CPI
|
|
2007 –
2021
|
|
5.40%
|
|
255
|
|
1,293
|
Total
NCN
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
74,223
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bank
loans
and
others
|
IDBD
|
|
Unsecured
(1)
|
|
-
|
|
NIS
|
|
Prime interest
rate
|
|
2015 –
2018
|
|
Prime +
1.3%
|
|
333
|
|
1,117
|
|
IDBD
|
|
Unsecured
(1)
|
|
-
|
|
NIS
|
|
Prime interest
rate
|
|
2015 –
2019
|
|
Prime +
1%
|
|
80
|
|
265
|
|
IDBD
|
|
Unsecured
|
|
-
|
|
NIS
|
|
Prime interest
rate
|
|
2015 –
2020
|
|
Prime +
0.65%
|
|
63
|
|
198
|
|
IDBD
|
|
Secured
(2)
|
|
-
|
|
NIS
|
|
CPI
|
|
2015 –
2018
|
|
6.90%
|
|
150
|
|
634
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
DIC
|
|
Unsecured
|
|
-
|
|
NIS
|
|
N/A
|
|
2015 –
2017
|
|
5.39%
|
|
45
|
|
167
|
|
DIC
|
|
Unsecured
|
|
-
|
|
NIS
|
|
Prime interest
rate
|
|
2015 –
2018
|
|
2.12%
|
|
111
|
|
397
|
|
DIC
|
|
Unsecured
|
|
-
|
|
NIS
|
|
N/A
|
|
2015 –
2018
|
|
5.90%
|
|
86
|
|
311
|
|
DIC
|
|
Unsecured
|
|
-
|
|
NIS
|
|
Prime interest
rate
|
|
2015 –
2018
|
|
2.20%
|
|
86
|
|
296
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shufersal
|
|
Secured
|
|
-
|
|
NIS
|
|
CPI
|
|
2015 –
2017
|
|
4.95%
|
|
1
|
|
4
|
|
Shufersal
|
|
Secured
|
|
-
|
|
NIS
|
|
CPI
|
|
2015 –
2017
|
|
4.95%
|
|
1
|
|
3
|
|
Shufersal
|
|
Secured
|
|
-
|
|
NIS
|
|
CPI
|
|
2015 –
2017
|
|
4.75%
|
|
-
|
|
2
|
|
Shufersal
|
|
Secured
|
|
-
|
|
NIS
|
|
CPI
|
|
2015 –
2017
|
|
4.40%
|
|
-
|
|
2
|
|
Shufersal
|
|
Secured
|
|
-
|
|
NIS
|
|
CPI
|
|
2015 –
2017
|
|
3.25%
|
|
1
|
|
5
|
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Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
21.
Borrowings
(Continued)
Type
|
Company
|
Secured
/ unsecured
|
|
|
|
Currency
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital
nominal value in million
Issue
currency
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PBC
|
Unsecured
|
|
-
|
|
NIS
|
|
CPI
|
|
2015– 2020
|
|
1.97%
|
|
40
|
|
154
|
|
|
PBC
|
Unsecured
|
|
-
|
|
NIS
|
|
|
|
2020
|
|
2.65%
|
|
83
|
|
311
|
|
PBC
|
Unsecured
|
|
-
|
|
NIS
|
|
N/A
|
|
2015– 2020
|
|
3.07%
|
|
19
|
|
76
|
|
PBC
|
Unsecured
|
|
-
|
|
NIS
|
|
N/A
|
|
2016
|
|
1.70%
|
|
301
|
|
1,176
|
|
PBC
|
Secured
|
|
-
|
|
NIS
|
|
|
|
2011– 2018
|
|
1.55%
|
|
69
|
|
286
|
|
PBC
|
Unsecured
|
|
-
|
|
NIS
|
|
|
|
2002– 2019
|
|
1.73%
|
|
62
|
|
327
|
|
PBC
|
Secured
|
|
-
|
|
NIS
|
|
|
|
2008– 2016
|
|
1.95%
|
|
7
|
|
32
|
|
PBC
|
Secured
|
|
-
|
|
NIS
|
|
|
|
2015– 2023
|
|
1.87%
|
|
106
|
|
409
|
|
PBC
|
Secured
|
|
-
|
|
NIS
|
|
|
|
2014– 2022
|
|
1.77%
|
|
83
|
|
323
|
|
PBC
|
Secured
|
|
-
|
|
NIS
|
|
|
|
2013– 2021
|
|
1.87%
|
|
55
|
|
219
|
|
PBC
|
Secured
|
|
-
|
|
NIS
|
|
|
|
2015– 2022
|
|
1.86%
|
|
42
|
|
165
|
|
PBC
|
Secured
|
|
-
|
|
NIS
|
|
|
|
2011– 2019
|
|
1.26%
|
|
36
|
|
149
|
|
PBC
|
Secured
|
|
-
|
|
NIS
|
|
|
|
2009– 2017
|
|
1.80%
|
|
8
|
|
36
|
|
PBC
|
Secured
|
|
-
|
|
NIS
|
|
|
|
2022
|
|
1.88%
|
|
93
|
|
366
|
|
PBC
|
Secured
|
|
-
|
|
NIS
|
|
N/A
|
|
2016– 2016
|
|
1.26%
|
|
40
|
|
156
|
|
PBC
|
Secured
|
|
-
|
|
NIS
|
|
|
|
2015– 2020
|
|
1.57%
|
|
22
|
|
85
|
|
PBC
|
Secured
|
|
-
|
|
NIS
|
|
|
|
2020
|
|
2.14%
|
|
50
|
|
188
|
|
PBC
|
Unsecured
|
|
-
|
|
NIS
|
|
|
|
2009– 2016
|
|
12.16%
|
|
3
|
|
11
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bartan
|
Unsecured
|
|
-
|
|
NIS
|
|
|
|
2015– 2022
|
|
2.35%
|
|
2
|
|
8
|
|
Bartan
|
Secured
|
|
|
|
NIS
|
|
|
|
2022
|
|
2.89%
|
|
5
|
|
19
|
|
Bartan
|
Secured
|
|
-
|
|
NIS
|
|
|
|
2022
|
|
2.95%
|
|
4
|
|
16
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
IDB
Tourism
|
Unsecured
|
|
-
|
|
US$
|
|
|
|
2020
|
|
5.66%
|
|
13
|
|
51
|
|
IDB
Tourism
|
Unsecured
|
|
-
|
|
US$
|
|
|
|
2015– 2018
|
|
5.21%
|
|
197
|
|
767
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
IDBG
|
Unsecured
|
|
-
|
|
US$
|
|
|
|
2015- 2015
|
|
|
|
223
|
|
869
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cellcom
|
Unsecured
|
|
-
|
|
NIS
|
|
n/a
|
|
2016– 2021
|
|
4.60%
|
|
200
|
|
778
|
Total
bank loans and others
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,378
|
Bank
overdrafts
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
292
|
Non-recourse
loan
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,975
|
Others
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,834
|
Subtotal
Operations Center in Israel
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
103,702
|
(1)
Corresponds to a
bank loan for NIS 750 million where repayment of principal had been
deferred for three years starting March 2014 until March
2018.
(2)
In May 2012, IDBD
was granted a secured loan for NIS 150 million by the financial
institutions of Menorah Group. Principal is repayable in two
installments of NIS 50 million and NIS 100 million in 2017 and
2018, respectively. As part of the loan, IDBD granted the lender
any stock call option on the shares it held in DIC, representing
approximately 1.7% of the share capital issued by this
company.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
21.
Borrowings
(Continued)
As of June 30, 2016
and 2015, total borrowings include collateralized liabilities
(seller financing, leases and bank loans) of Ps. 3,172 and Ps. 74,
respectively. These borrowings are mainly collateralized by
investment properties and property, plant and equipment of the
Group.
Borrowings also
include liabilities under finance leases where the Group is the
lessee and which therefore have to be measured in accordance with
IAS 17 “Leases”. Information regarding liabilities
under finance leases is disclosed in Note 23.
The maturity of the
Group's borrowings (excluding finance leases) and the
classification regarding interest rates is as follows:
|
June
30, 2016
|
|
June
30, 2015
|
|
Operations
Center
in
Argentina
|
Operations
Center
in
Israel
|
Total
|
|
Operations
Center
in
Argentina
|
Share
capital
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less than 1
year
|
2,573
|
18,172
|
20,745
|
|
1,053
|
Between 1 and 2
years
|
16
|
16,826
|
16,842
|
|
2,415
|
Between 2 and 3
years
|
1
|
19,535
|
19,536
|
|
2
|
Between 3 and 4
years
|
14
|
4,643
|
4,657
|
|
-
|
Between 4 and 5
years
|
1,063
|
7,092
|
8,155
|
|
-
|
Later than 5
years
|
5,302
|
36,169
|
41,471
|
|
1,316
|
|
8,969
|
102,437
|
111,406
|
|
4,786
|
Interest
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less than 1
year
|
240
|
1,265
|
1,505
|
|
182
|
Between 1 and 2
years
|
3
|
-
|
3
|
|
2
|
Between 3 and 4
years
|
3
|
-
|
3
|
|
-
|
Later than 5
years
|
10
|
-
|
10
|
|
-
|
|
256
|
1,265
|
1,521
|
|
184
|
|
9,225
|
103,702
|
112,927
|
|
4,970
|
The fair value of
current and non-current borrowings is as follows:
|
June
30, 2016
|
|
June
30, 2015
|
|
Operation
Center in Argentina
|
Operation
Center in Israel
|
Total
|
|
Operations
Center
in
Argentina
|
NCN
|
8,764
|
75,804
|
84,568
|
|
4,369
|
Bank loans and
others
|
269
|
13,597
|
13,866
|
|
340
|
Bank
overdrafts
|
944
|
292
|
1,236
|
|
682
|
Non-recourse
loan
|
-
|
16,976
|
16,976
|
|
-
|
Other
borrowings
|
-
|
1,834
|
1,834
|
|
15
|
Total
borrowings
|
9,977
|
108,503
|
118,480
|
|
5,406
|
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Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
The Group’s
income tax has been calculated on the estimated taxable profit for
each year at the rates prevailing in the respective tax
jurisdictions. The subsidiaries of the Group in the jurisdictions
where the Group operates are required to calculate their income
taxes on a separate basis; thus, they are not permitted to
compensate subsidiaries’ losses against subsidiaries
income.
The details of the
provision for the Group’s income tax, is as
follows:
|
June
30,
2016
|
|
June
30,
2015
|
|
June
30,
2014
|
Current income
tax
|
(612)
|
|
(653)
|
|
(235)
|
Deferred income
tax
|
437
|
|
170
|
|
318
|
Minimum Presumed
Income tax (MPIT)
|
26
|
|
(6)
|
|
(19)
|
Income
tax
|
(149)
|
|
(489)
|
|
64
|
The statutory taxes
rates in the countries where the Group operates for all of the
years presented are:
Tax
jurisdiction
|
|
Income
tax rate
|
Argentina
|
|
35%
|
Uruguay
|
|
0% -
25%
|
U.S.A.
|
|
0% -
45%
|
Bermudas
|
|
0%
|
Israel
|
|
25%
|
Below is a
reconciliation between income tax expense and the tax calculated
applying the current tax rate, applicable in the respective
countries, to profit / (loss) before taxes for years ended June 30,
2016, 2015 and 2014:
|
June
30,
2016
|
|
June
30,
2015
|
|
June
30,
2014
|
Net income / (loss)
at tax rate applicable to profits in the respective
countries
|
200
|
|
(733)
|
|
243
|
Permanent differences:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share of (loss) /
profit of joint ventures and associates
|
38
|
|
209
|
|
(128)
|
Unrecognized tax
losses carryforwards
|
(172)
|
|
(9)
|
|
(52)
|
Non-taxable
income
|
98
|
|
57
|
|
25
|
Non-deductible
items
|
(246)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Change of interest
rate
|
(357)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Others
|
264
|
|
(7)
|
|
(5)
|
Income
tax
|
(175)
|
|
(483)
|
|
83
|
Minimum
presumed income tax (MPIT)
|
26
|
|
(6)
|
|
(19)
|
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Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
Deferred tax assets
and liabilities of the Group as of June 30, 2016 and 2015 will be
recovered as follows:
|
June
30,
2016
|
|
June
30,
2015
|
Deferred income tax
asset to be recovered after more than 12 months
|
4,052
|
|
411
|
Deferred income tax
asset to be recovered within 12 months
|
1,714
|
|
287
|
Deferred
income tax
assets
|
5,766
|
|
698
|
|
June
30,
2016
|
|
June
30,
2015
|
Deferred income tax
liabilities to be recovered after more than 12 months
|
(12,492)
|
|
(581)
|
Deferred income tax
liabilities to be recovered within 12 months
|
(207)
|
|
(115)
|
Deferred
income tax
liabilities
|
(12,699)
|
|
(696)
|
Deferred
income tax (liabilities) assets,
net
|
(6,933)
|
|
2
|
The movement in the
deferred income tax assets and liabilities during the years ended
June 30, 2016, without taking into consideration the offsetting of
balances within the same tax jurisdiction, is as
follows:
|
06.30.15
|
|
Business
combinations
|
|
Cumulative
translation adjustment
|
|
Charged
/
(Credited)
to
the statement of income
|
|
Changes
of non-controlling interest
|
|
Use
of
tax
loss carryforwards
|
|
06.30.16
|
Deferred
income tax assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trading
properties
|
25
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(25)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Trade and other
payables
|
321
|
|
1,025
|
|
595
|
|
(167)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
1,774
|
Tax loss
carry-forwards
|
316
|
|
2,261
|
|
1,622
|
|
(520)
|
|
(62)
|
|
(366)
|
|
3,251
|
Others
|
36
|
|
442
|
|
254
|
|
(8)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
724
|
Subtotal
deferred income tax assets
|
698
|
|
3,728
|
|
2,471
|
|
(720)
|
|
(62)
|
|
(366)
|
|
5,749
|
Deferred
income tax liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment
properties and Properties, plant and equipment
|
(10)
|
|
(5,566)
|
|
(3,162)
|
|
122
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(8,616)
|
Trading
properties
|
-
|
|
(64)
|
|
(44)
|
|
(12)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(120)
|
Trade and other
receivables
|
(683)
|
|
(20)
|
|
(12)
|
|
573
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(142)
|
Intangible
assets
|
-
|
|
(2,031)
|
|
(1,076)
|
|
247
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(2,860)
|
Others
|
(3)
|
|
(728)
|
|
(440)
|
|
227
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(944)
|
Subtotal
deferred income tax liabilities
|
(696)
|
|
(8,409)
|
|
(4,734)
|
|
1,157
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(12,682)
|
Deferred
income tax assets (liabilities), net
|
2
|
|
(4,681)
|
|
(2,263)
|
|
437
|
|
(62)
|
|
(366)
|
|
(6,933)
|
Deferred income tax
assets are recognized for tax loss carry-forwards to the extent
that the realization of the related tax benefits through future
taxable profits is probable. Tax loss carry-forwards may have
expiration dates or may be permanently available for use by the
Group depending on the tax jurisdiction where the tax loss carry
forward is generated. Tax loss carry forwards in Argentina and
Uruguay generally expire within 5 years. Tax loss carry forwards in
Israel do not expire.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
As of June 30,
2016, the Group’s tax loss carry-forwards expiration dates
are as follows:
|
Expiration
date
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Do not
expire
|
|
|
68,049
|
|
2016
|
|
|
46
|
|
2017
|
|
|
26
|
|
2018
|
|
|
32
|
|
2019
|
|
|
35
|
|
2020
|
|
|
75
|
|
|
|
|
68,263
|
In order to fully
realize the deferred tax asset, the Company will need to generate
future taxable income. To this aim the Group made a projection for
future years when deferred assets will be deductible. Such
projection is based on aspects such as the expected performance of
the main macroeconomic variables affecting the business, pricing
and costs that make up the operational flows derived from the
regular exploitation of buildings and other assets of the group and
the flows derived from the performance of financial assets and
liabilities. Such strategy implies the development of properties
and/or the sale of non-strategic properties and/or properties that
are deemed to have reached their maximum appreciation
potential.
Based on the
estimated and aggregate effect of all these aspects on the
Company’s performance, Management estimates that as at June
30, 2016, it is probable that the Company will realize all of the
deferred tax assets recognized.
The Group did not
recognize deferred income tax assets of Ps. 74.244 and Ps. 36 as of
June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Although management estimates
that the business will generate sufficient income, pursuant to IAS
12, management has determined that, as a result of the recent loss
history and the lack of verifiable and objective evidence due to
the subsidiary’s results of operations history, there is
sufficient uncertainty as to the generation of sufficient income to
be able to offset the losses within a reasonable timeframe,
therefore, no deferred tax asset is recognized in relation to these
losses.
The Group did not
recognize deferred income tax liabilities of Ps. 796 and Ps. 37 as
of June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, related to their
investments in foreign subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures.
In addition, the withholdings and/or similar taxes paid at source
may be creditable against the Group’s potential final tax
liability.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
The
Group as lessee
Operating leases:
In the ordinary
course of business, the Group leases property or spaces for
administrative or commercial use both in Argentina and Israel under
operating lease arrangements. The agreements entered into include
several clauses, including but not limited, to fixed, variable or
adjustable payments. Some leases were agreed upon with related
parties (Note 33). The amounts involved have not been material for
any of the filed periods.
The future
aggregate minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating
leases are as follows:
|
June
30,
2016
|
|
June
30,
2015
|
|
No later than one
year
|
3,860
|
|
11
|
|
Later than one year
and not later than five years
|
6,705
|
|
17
|
|
Later than five
years
|
2,127
|
|
35
|
|
|
12,692
|
|
63
|
|
Finance leases:
The Group is party
on several financial lease agreements, mainly of equipment for
administrative use in the ordinary course of business. The amounts
involved are not material for any of the periods
filed.
The
Group as lessor
Operating leases:
In the segment
Shopping Centers and Offices and others in the Operations Center
Argentina and in the Real Estate segment in the Operations Center
Israel, the Group enters into operating lease agreements typical in
the business. Given the diversity of properties and lessees, and
the various economic and regulatory jurisdictions where the Group
operates, the agreements may adopt different forms, such as fixed,
variable, adjustable leases, etc. For example, in the Operations
Center Argentina, operating lease agreements with lessees of
shopping centers generally include step-up clauses and contingent
payments. In Israel, agreements tend to be agreed upon for fixed
amounts, although in some cases they may include adjustment
clauses. Income from leases are recorded in the statement of income
under rental and service income in all of the filed
periods.
Rental properties
are considered to be investment property (Note 10). The book value,
depreciation charge, and accumulated depreciation are included in
Note 10.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
The future minimum
proceeds under non-cancellable operating leases from Group´s
shopping centers, offices and other buildings are as
follows:
|
June
30,
2016
|
|
June
30,
2015
|
2016
|
-
|
|
982
|
2017
|
3,137
|
|
690
|
2018
|
3,237
|
|
323
|
2019
|
2,564
|
|
83
|
2020
|
1,988
|
|
24
|
Later than
2020
|
5,577
|
|
-
|
|
16,503
|
|
2,102
|
Finance leases:
The Group does not
act as a lessor in connection with finance leases.
Share capital and
premium
The share capital
of the Group is represented by common shares with a nominal value
of Ps. 1 per share and one vote each. No other activity has been
recorded for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014 in
the capital accounts, other than those related to the acquisition
of treasury shares.
Inflation adjustment of share
capital
The Group’s
financial statements were previously prepared on the basis of
general price-level accounting which reflected changes in the
purchase price of the Argentine Peso in the historical financial
statements through February 28, 2003. The inflation adjustment
related to share capital was appropriated to an inflation
adjustment reserve that formed part of shareholders' equity. The
balance of this reserve could be applied only towards the issuance
of common stock to shareholders of the Company. Resolution 592/11
of the CNV requires that at the transition date to IFRS certain
equity accounts, such as the inflation adjustment reserve, are not
adjusted and are considered an integral part of share
capital.
Legal reserve
According to Law
No. 19,550, 5% of the profit of the year is destined to the
constitution of legal reserve until they reach legal capped amount
(20% of total capital). This legal reserve is not available for the
dividend distribution and can only be released to absorb losses.
The Group did not reach the legal capped amounts.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
Special reserve
Pursuant to CNV
General Ruling No. 609/12, the Company set up a special reserve
reflecting the positive difference between the balance at the
beginning of retained earnings disclosed in the first financial
statements prepared according to IFRS and the balance at closing of
retained earnings disclosed in the last financial statements
prepared in accordance with previously effective accounting
standards. This reserve may not be used to make distributions in
kind or in cash, and may only be reversed to be capitalized, or
otherwise to absorb potential negative balances in Retained
Earnings.
Dividends
Dividends
distributed during fiscal year ended June 30, 2014 amounted to Ps.
306.6 (or 0.53 per share), while during fiscal year 2016 and 2015
there was no distribution of dividends.
Additional paid-in capital from
treasury shares
Upon sale of
treasury shares, the difference between the net realizable value of
the treasury shares sold and the acquisition cost will be
recognized, whether it is a gain or a loss, under the
non-capitalized contribution account and will be known as
“Treasury shares trading premium”.
Accumulated losses
The Company’s
losses accumulated as of June 30, 2016 absorb more than 50% of the
capital stock; as a result, the provisions of section 206 of Law
No. 19,550 would apply to the company.
The Board of
Directors of the Company is currently analyzing alternatives to
address this situation and present them to the
Shareholders.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
Group’s other
reserves for the years ended June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014 were as
follows:
|
|
Cost
of
treasury
shares
|
|
Changes
in non-controlling interest
|
|
Reserve
for share-based compensation
|
|
Reserve
for
future dividends
|
|
Hedging
instruments
|
|
Reserve
for
defined
contribution plans
|
|
Reserve
for new developments
|
|
Cumulative
translation adjustment
reserve
|
|
Other
reserves
of subsidiaries
|
|
Total
Other
reserves
|
Balance
at July 1st, 2013
|
|
-
|
|
(21)
|
|
8
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
494
|
|
51
|
|
-
|
|
532
|
Other comprehensive
income for the year
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
348
|
|
-
|
|
348
|
Total
comprehensive income for the year
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
348
|
|
-
|
|
348
|
Reserve for
share-based compensation
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
45
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
45
|
Purchase of
treasury shares
|
|
(38)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(38)
|
Appropriation of
retained earnings approved by Shareholder’s’ meeting
held 10.31.13
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(23)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(23)
|
Appropriation of
retained earnings approved by Shareholder’s’ meeting
held 06.19.14
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(57)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(57)
|
Transactions with
non-controlling interest (Note 3)
|
|
-
|
|
(1)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(1)
|
Balance
at June 30, 2014
|
|
(38)
|
|
(22)
|
|
53
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
414
|
|
399
|
|
-
|
|
806
|
Other comprehensive
loss for the year
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(124)
|
|
-
|
|
(124)
|
Total
comprehensive loss for the year
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(124)
|
|
-
|
|
(124)
|
Reserve for
share-based compensation
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
22
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
22
|
Appropriation of
retained earnings approved by Shareholder’s’ meeting
held 06.19.14
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(414)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(414)
|
Reserve for
share-based payments
|
|
4
|
|
-
|
|
(11)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(7)
|
Transactions with
non-controlling interest
|
|
-
|
|
16
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
16
|
Balance
at June 30, 2015
|
|
(34)
|
|
(6)
|
|
64
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
275
|
|
-
|
|
299
|
Other comprehensive
loss for the year
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(37)
|
|
(10)
|
|
-
|
|
(100)
|
|
-
|
|
(147)
|
Total
comprehensive loss for the year
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(37)
|
|
(10)
|
|
-
|
|
(100)
|
|
-
|
|
(147)
|
Appropriation of
retained earnings approved by Shareholder’s’
meeting held 11.26.15
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
520
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
520
|
Reserve for
share-based compensation
|
|
5
|
|
-
|
|
3
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
8
|
Share of changes in
subsidiaries’ equity
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
37
|
|
37
|
Cumulative
translation adjustment for interest held before business
combination
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(91)
|
|
-
|
|
(91)
|
Transactions with
non-controlling interest (Note 3)
|
|
-
|
|
100
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
100
|
Balance
at June 30, 2016
|
|
(29)
|
|
94
|
|
67
|
|
520
|
|
(37)
|
|
(10)
|
|
-
|
|
84
|
|
37
|
|
726
|
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Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
|
June
30,
2016
|
|
June
30,
2015
|
|
June
30,
2014
|
Rental and services
income
|
5,268
|
|
2,997
|
|
2,449
|
Sale of trading
properties and developments
|
191
|
|
10
|
|
63
|
Revenue from hotel
operations
|
557
|
|
396
|
|
333
|
Sale of
communication equipment
|
1,844
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Income from
communications services
|
4,956
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Income from tourism
services
|
1,152
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Revenue from
supermarkets
|
18,536
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Others
|
171
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Total
revenues
|
32,675
|
|
3,403
|
|
2,845
|
|
June
30,
2016
|
|
June
30,
2015
|
|
June
30,
2014
|
Costs of rental and
services costs
|
2,429
|
|
1,219
|
|
1,122
|
Costs of trading
properties and developments
|
166
|
|
14
|
|
17
|
Costs from hotel
services
|
380
|
|
278
|
|
215
|
Costs of sale of
communication equipment
|
1,304
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Costs of
communication
services
|
3,304
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Costs of tourism
services
|
1,049
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Costs of
supermarkets
|
13,867
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Total
costs
|
22,499
|
|
1,511
|
|
1,354
|
The Group disclosed
expenses the statements of income by function as part of the line
items “Costs”, “General and administrative
expenses” and “Selling expenses”.
The following
tables provide the additional required disclosure of expenses by
nature and their relationship to the function within the
Group.
|
June
30,
2016
|
|
June
30,
2015
|
|
June
30,
2014
|
Cost of sale of
goods and
services
|
14,861
|
|
63
|
|
59
|
Salaries, social
security costs and other personnel expenses
|
4,634
|
|
719
|
|
609
|
Depreciation and
amortization
|
2,694
|
|
175
|
|
226
|
Fees and payments
for
services
|
1,870
|
|
101
|
|
93
|
Maintenance,
security, cleaning, repair and others
|
1,076
|
|
389
|
|
300
|
Advertising and
others selling expenses
|
947
|
|
215
|
|
174
|
Taxes, rates and
contributions
|
625
|
|
216
|
|
170
|
Director´s
fees
|
163
|
|
99
|
|
69
|
Leases and service
charges
|
100
|
|
24
|
|
28
|
Allowance for
doubtful accounts and other receivables, net
|
70
|
|
14
|
|
12
|
Other
expenses
|
3,340
|
|
64
|
|
57
|
Total
expenses by
nature
|
30,380
|
|
2,079
|
|
1,797
|
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
27.
Expenses by nature
(Continued)
For the year ended
June 30, 2016:
|
Group
Costs
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Costs
of rental and services
|
|
Costs
of trading properties and development
|
|
Costs
from hotel operations
|
|
Costs
of
sale
of communication equipment
|
|
Costs
of
communication
services
|
|
Costs
of tourism services
|
|
Costs
of
supermarkets
|
|
Total
costs
|
|
General
and administrative expenses
|
|
Selling
expenses
|
|
Total
|
Cost of sale of
goods and services
|
40
|
|
152
|
|
48
|
|
1,304
|
|
13
|
|
-
|
|
13,304
|
|
14,861
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
14,861
|
Salaries, social
security costs and other personnel expenses
|
560
|
|
1
|
|
220
|
|
-
|
|
405
|
|
90
|
|
518
|
|
1,794
|
|
665
|
|
2,175
|
|
4,634
|
Depreciation and
amortization
|
575
|
|
-
|
|
11
|
|
-
|
|
683
|
|
68
|
|
45
|
|
1,382
|
|
285
|
|
1,027
|
|
2,694
|
Fees and payments
for services
|
16
|
|
-
|
|
15
|
|
-
|
|
675
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
706
|
|
416
|
|
748
|
|
1,870
|
Maintenance,
security, cleaning, repair and others
|
611
|
|
9
|
|
57
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
61
|
|
-
|
|
738
|
|
62
|
|
276
|
|
1,076
|
Advertising and
others selling expenses
|
282
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
282
|
|
-
|
|
665
|
|
947
|
Taxes, rates and
contributions
|
219
|
|
3
|
|
1
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
223
|
|
14
|
|
388
|
|
625
|
Director´s
fees
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
163
|
|
-
|
|
163
|
Leases and service
charges
|
47
|
|
1
|
|
2
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
45
|
|
-
|
|
95
|
|
2
|
|
3
|
|
100
|
Allowance for
doubtful accounts and other receivables, net
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
62
|
|
8
|
|
70
|
Other
expenses
|
79
|
|
-
|
|
26
|
|
-
|
|
1,528
|
|
785
|
|
-
|
|
2,418
|
|
264
|
|
658
|
|
3,340
|
Total
expenses by nature
|
2,429
|
|
166
|
|
380
|
|
1,304
|
|
3,304
|
|
1,049
|
|
13,867
|
|
22,499
|
|
1,933
|
|
5,948
|
|
30,380
|
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
27.
Expenses by nature
(Continued)
For the year ended
June 30, 2015:
|
Group
Costs
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Costs
of trading properties and development
|
|
Costs
of
rental
and services
|
|
Costs
from
hotel
operations
|
|
Total
costs
|
|
General
and administrative expenses
|
|
Selling
expenses
|
|
Total
|
Cost of sale of
goods and services
|
2
|
|
-
|
|
61
|
|
63
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
63
|
Salaries, social
security costs and other personnel expenses
|
-
|
|
404
|
|
162
|
|
566
|
|
117
|
|
36
|
|
719
|
Depreciation and
amortization
|
-
|
|
157
|
|
12
|
|
169
|
|
6
|
|
-
|
|
175
|
Fees and payments
for
services
|
1
|
|
9
|
|
1
|
|
11
|
|
84
|
|
6
|
|
101
|
Maintenance,
security, cleaning, repair and others
|
7
|
|
326
|
|
34
|
|
367
|
|
20
|
|
2
|
|
389
|
Advertising and
others selling expenses
|
-
|
|
173
|
|
7
|
|
180
|
|
-
|
|
35
|
|
215
|
Taxes, rates and
contributions
|
3
|
|
108
|
|
-
|
|
111
|
|
12
|
|
93
|
|
216
|
Director´s
fees
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
99
|
|
-
|
|
99
|
Leases and service
charges
|
1
|
|
17
|
|
-
|
|
18
|
|
4
|
|
2
|
|
24
|
Allowance for
doubtful accounts and other receivables, net
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
14
|
|
14
|
Other
expenses
|
-
|
|
25
|
|
1
|
|
26
|
|
32
|
|
6
|
|
64
|
Total
expenses by
nature
|
14
|
|
1,219
|
|
278
|
|
1,511
|
|
374
|
|
194
|
|
2,079
|
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
27.
Expenses by nature
(Continued)
For the year ended
June 30, 2014:
|
Group
Costs
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Costs
of trading properties and development
|
|
Costs
of
rental
and services
|
|
Costs
from
hotel
operations
|
|
Total
costs
|
|
General
and administrative expenses
|
|
Selling
expenses
|
|
Total
|
Cost of sale of
goods and services
|
9
|
|
-
|
|
50
|
|
59
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
59
|
Salaries, social
security costs and other personnel expenses
|
-
|
|
362
|
|
121
|
|
483
|
|
99
|
|
27
|
|
609
|
Depreciation and
amortization
|
1
|
|
209
|
|
11
|
|
221
|
|
5
|
|
-
|
|
226
|
Fees and payments
for
services
|
-
|
|
29
|
|
2
|
|
31
|
|
57
|
|
5
|
|
93
|
Maintenance,
security, cleaning, repair and others
|
4
|
|
255
|
|
26
|
|
285
|
|
14
|
|
1
|
|
300
|
Advertising and
others selling expenses
|
-
|
|
145
|
|
5
|
|
150
|
|
-
|
|
24
|
|
174
|
Taxes, rates and
contributions
|
2
|
|
87
|
|
-
|
|
89
|
|
10
|
|
71
|
|
170
|
Director´s
fees
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
69
|
|
-
|
|
69
|
Leases and service
charges
|
1
|
|
17
|
|
-
|
|
18
|
|
9
|
|
1
|
|
28
|
Allowance for
doubtful accounts and other receivables, net
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
12
|
|
12
|
Other
expenses
|
-
|
|
18
|
|
-
|
|
18
|
|
34
|
|
5
|
|
57
|
Total
expenses by
nature
|
17
|
|
1,122
|
|
215
|
|
1,354
|
|
297
|
|
146
|
|
1,797
|
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
|
June
30,
2016
|
|
June
30,
2015
|
|
June
30,
2014
|
Salaries, bonuses
and social security expenses
|
4,503
|
|
670
|
|
497
|
Share - based
payments
|
45
|
|
25
|
|
71
|
Defined
contribution plan
costs
|
18
|
|
7
|
|
7
|
Other employee
costs and benefits
|
68
|
|
17
|
|
34
|
Total
employee
costs
|
4,634
|
|
719
|
|
609
|
29.
Other
operating results, net
|
June
30,
2016
|
|
June
30,
2015
|
|
June
30,
2014
|
Gain from disposal
of equity interest in subsidiaries, associates and joint
ventures
|
4
|
|
22
|
|
-
|
Expenses from
transfers of assets to IRSA CP (1)
|
-
|
|
(110)
|
|
-
|
Reversal of
currency translation adjustment (2)
|
96
|
|
188
|
|
-
|
Donations
|
(58)
|
|
(40)
|
|
(33)
|
Judgments and other
contingencies (3)
|
14
|
|
(21)
|
|
(20)
|
Others
|
(32)
|
|
(11)
|
|
7
|
Total
other operating results, net
|
24
|
|
28
|
|
(46)
|
(1)
On December 22,
2014, IRSA conveyed title on the properties located in Bouchard
710, Suipacha 652, Torre BankBoston, República Building,
Intercontinental Plaza and the plot of land next to the latter, to
its subsidiary IRSA CP, which as from such date will continue to
operate such properties. This transfer has had no effects
whatsoever in the consolidated financial statements of the Group
other than the expenses and taxes associated to the
transfer.
(2)
As of June 30,
2016, Ps. 91 correspond to the reversal of currency translation
adjustment before business combination with IDBD and Ps. 5 to the
reversal of the translation reserve generated in Rigby following
the partial repayment of principal of the company. As of June 30,
2015, corresponds to the reversal of the translation reserve
generated in Rigby following the partial repayment of principal of
the company.
(3)
Includes legal
costs and expenses.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
30.
Financial
results, net
|
June
30,
2016
|
|
June
30,
2015
|
|
June
30,
2014
|
Finance
income:
|
|
|
|
|
|
- Interest
income
|
767
|
|
66
|
|
76
|
- Foreign
exchange
|
949
|
|
54
|
|
41
|
- Dividends
income
|
72
|
|
17
|
|
15
|
Total
finance income
|
1,788
|
|
137
|
|
132
|
Finance
costs:
|
|
|
|
|
|
- Interest
expense
|
(2,381)
|
|
(628)
|
|
(471)
|
- Foreign
exchange losses
|
(2,633)
|
|
(408)
|
|
(1,203)
|
- Other
financial costs
|
(924)
|
|
(71)
|
|
(75)
|
Total
finance costs
|
(5,938)
|
|
(1,107)
|
|
(1,749)
|
Other financial
results:
|
|
|
|
|
|
- Fair value
(loss) / gain of financial assets and liabilities at fair value
through profit or loss, net
|
(1,439)
|
|
53
|
|
215
|
- Impairment
of investment property and property, plant and
equipment
|
(352)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
- Gain /
(Loss) on derivative financial instruments, net
|
921
|
|
(16)
|
|
(317)
|
Total
other financial results
|
(870)
|
|
37
|
|
(102)
|
Total
financial results,
net
|
(5,020)
|
|
(933)
|
|
(1,719)
|
Basic earnings per
share amounts are calculated in accordance with IAS 33 "Earning per
share" by dividing the profit attributable to equity holders of the
Group by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding
during the year.
|
June
30,
2016
|
|
June
30,
2015
|
|
June
30,
2014
|
Total comprehensive
loss attributable to equity holders of the parent
|
(693)
|
|
(41)
|
|
(786)
|
Weighted average
number of ordinary shares in issue
|
575
|
|
574
|
|
576
|
Basic
per share
|
(1.21)
|
|
(0.07)
|
|
(1.36)
|
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
31.
Earnings per share
(Continued)
Diluted earnings
per share amounts are calculated by adjusting the weighted average
number of ordinary shares outstanding to assume conversion of all
dilutive potential shares. The Group holds treasury shares with
potentially dilutive effect, however, as of June 30, 2016 and 2014,
the Group records net losses, and therefore the dilution effect is
not considered. The diluted earnings per share is as
follows:
|
June
30,
2016
|
|
June
30,
2015
|
|
June
30,
2014
|
Total comprehensive
loss attributable to equity holders of the Parent
|
(693)
|
|
(41)
|
|
(786)
|
Weighted average
number of ordinary shares in issue
|
575
|
|
574
|
|
576
|
Diluted
loss per share
|
(1.21)
|
|
(0.07)
|
|
(1.36)
|
Share-based payments
The Group has an
equity incentives plan (“Incentive Plan”), created in
September 30, 2011, which is aimed at certain selected employees,
directors and top management of the Company, IRSA CP and Cresud
(the “Participants”). Engagement is voluntary and by
invitation of the Board of Directors.
Under the Incentive
Plan, over the years 2011, 2012 and 2013, Participants will be
entitled to receive shares ("Contributions") of the Company and
Cresud based on a percentage of their annual bonus for the years
2011, 2012 and 2013, providing they remain as employee of the
Company for at least five years, among other conditions required,
to qualify for such Contributions. Contributions shall be held by
the Company and Cresud, and as the conditions established by the
Plan are verified, such contributions shall be transferred to the
Participants.
As of June 30, 2016
and 2015, a reserve has been set up under Shareholders’
equity as a result of this Incentive Plan for Ps. 67 and Ps. 64,
respectively, based on the market value of the shares to be granted
pertaining to the Group’s contributions, proportionately to
the period already elapsed for the vesting of shares in the
Incentive Plan and adjusted for the probability that any
beneficiary should leave the Group before the term and/or the
conditions required to qualify for the benefits of said plan are
met at each fiscal year-end.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
32.
Employee benefits
(Continued)
For the fiscal
years ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, the Group has incurred a charge
related to the Incentive Plan of Ps. 21.3 and Ps. 29.9,
respectively, while the total cost not yet recognized (given that
the vesting period has not yet elapsed) is Ps. 16.1 and Ps. 46.5,
respectively, for each fiscal year. This cost is expected to be
recognized over an approximately period of two years.
During the fiscal
years ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, the Group granted 702,541 and
685,568 shares, respectively, corresponding to the
Participants’ Contributions.
Movements in the
number of matching shares outstanding under the incentive plan
corresponding to the Company´s contributions are as
follows:
|
June
30,
2016
|
|
June
30,
2015
|
At
the
beginning
|
4,439,507
|
|
5,786,388
|
Additions
|
-
|
|
18,734
|
Expired
|
(117,367)
|
|
(680,047)
|
Granted
|
(702,541)
|
|
(685,568)
|
At
the
end
|
3,619,599
|
|
4,439,507
|
Defined contribution plan
The Group operates
a defined contribution plan (the “Plan”) which covers
certain selected managers from Argentina. The Plan was effective as
from January 1, 2006. Participants can make pre-tax contributions
to the Plan of up to 2.5% of their monthly salary (“Base
Contributions”) and up to 15% of their annual bonus
(“Extraordinary Contributions”). Under the Plan, the
Group matches employee contributions to the plan at a rate of 200%
for Base Contributions and 300% for Extraordinary
Contributions.
All contributions
are invested in funds administered outside of the Group.
Participants or their assignees, as the case may be, will have
access to the 100% of the Company contributions under the following
circumstances:
(i)
ordinary retirement
in accordance with applicable labor
regulations;
(ii)
total or permanent
incapacity or disability;
In case of
resignation or termination without good cause, the manager will
receives the Group’s contribution only if he or she has
participated in the Plan for at least 5 years.
Contributions made
by the Group under the Plan amount to Ps. 10, Ps. 5 and Ps. 3 for
the fiscal years ended June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014,
respectively.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
32.
Employee benefits
(Continued)
IDBD Defined benefits
Defined benefits to
hired employees include post-employment benefits, retirement
benefits, share-based plans and other short and long-term benefits.
The Group’s liabilities in relation to severance pay and/or
retirement benefits of Israeli employees are calculated in
accordance with Israeli laws.
|
June
30,
2016
|
Present value of
unfunded
obligations
|
572
|
Present value of
funded
obligations
|
1,070
|
Total
Present value of defined benefits
obligations
|
1,642
|
Fair value of plan
assets
|
(1,101)
|
Recognized
liability for defined benefits
obligations
|
541
|
Liability for other
long term
benefits
|
148
|
Total
recognized
liabilities
|
689
|
Assets designed for
payment of benefits for
employees
|
(4)
|
Net
position from employee
benefits
|
685
|
Plans associated to certain key members of management
IDBD, through its
subsidiaries, has granted share incentive plans to key members of
management. In April 2016, some modifications have been introduced
to the plans as regards exercise prices for each of the five
tranches of options, thus establishing a range of NIS 9.5 million
to NIS 12.5 million. The share price at the time of approval was
NIS 7.73 million.
33.
Related
party transactions
During the normal
course of business, the Group conducts transactions with different
entities or parties related to it.
As mentioned in
Note 3, on October 11, 2015, the Group obtained control over IDBD.
Before takeover, the Group had entered into certain transactions
with IDBD as associate, mainly related to the subscription of
warrants and/or capital contributions, but had not conducted
commercial transactions. See Note 3 for further information related
to investment in IDBD.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
33. Related
party transactions (Continued)
Remunerations
of the Board of Directors
The Business
Company Act, provides that the remuneration of the Board of
Directors, where it is not set forth in the Company’s
by-laws, shall be fixed by the Shareholders' Meetings. The maximum
amount of remuneration that the members of the Board are allowed to
receive, including salary and other performance-based remuneration
of permanent technical-administrative functions, may not exceed 25%
of the profits.
Such maximum amount
will be limited to 5% where no dividends are distributed to the
Shareholders, and will be increased proportionately to the
distribution, until reaching such cap where the total of profits is
distributed.
Some of our
Directors are hired under the Employment Contract Law No. 20,744.
This Act rules on certain conditions of the work relationship,
including remuneration, salary protection, working hours,
vacations, paid leaves, minimum age requirements, workmen
protection and forms of suspension and contract
termination.
The remuneration of
directors for each fiscal year is based on the provisions
established by the Business Company Act, taking into consideration
whether such directors perform technical-administrative functions
and depending upon the results recorded by the Company during the
fiscal year.
Once such amounts
are determined, they should be approved by the Shareholders’
Meeting.
Senior
Management remuneration
The members of the
Senior or Top Management are appointed and removed by the Board of
Directors, and perform functions in accordance with the
instructions delivered by the Board itself.
The Company’s
Senior Management is composed of as follows:
Name
|
Date
of Birth
|
Position
|
Actual
position since
|
Eduardo S.
Elsztain
|
01/26/1960
|
General
Manager
|
1991
|
Daniel R.
Elsztain
|
12/22/1972
|
Operating
Manager
|
2012
|
Javier E.
Nahmod
|
11/10/1977
|
Real Estate
Manager
|
2014
|
Matías I.
Gaivironsky
|
02/23/1976
|
Administrative and
Financial Manager
|
2011
|
Juan José
Martinucci
|
01/31/1972
|
Commercial
Manager
|
2013
|
The remuneration
earned by Senior Management for their functions consists of an
amount that is fixed taking into account the manager's backgrounds,
capacity and experience, plus an annual bonus based on their
individual performance and the Group's results. Members of the
senior management participate in contribution and share-based
incentive plans that are described in Note 32.
The
Senior Management of the Operations Center in Israel is composed of
as follows:
Name
|
Date
of birth
|
Position
|
Current
position held since
|
Sholem
Lapidot
|
10/22/1979
|
Chief
Executive Officer
|
2016
|
Gil
Kotler
|
04/10/1966
|
Chief
Financial Officer
|
2016
|
Aaron
Kaufman
|
03/03/1970
|
VP
& General Counsel
|
2015
|
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
33. Related
party transactions (Continued)
Corporate
Service Agreement with Cresud and IRSA CP
In due course,
given that IRSA, Cresud and IRSA CP have operating areas with
certain characteristics of affinity, the Board of Directors
considered it was convenient to implement alternatives that allows
to reduce certain fixed costs, with the aim of reducing their
incidence on the operating results, building on and enhancing the
individual efficiencies of each of the companies in the different
areas of operating management.
To such end, on
June 30, 2004, a Master Agreement for the Exchange of Corporate
Services (“Frame Agreement") was entered into between IRSA,
Cresud and IRSA CP, which was amended on August 23, 2007, August
14, 2008, November 27, 2009, March 12, 2010, July 11, 2011, October
15, 2012, November 12, 2013, February 24, 2014, February 18, 2015
and November 12, 2015.
Under the current
Frame Agreement corporate services are provided in the following
areas: Human Resources, Finance, Institutional
Relations, Administration and Control, Insurance, Security,
Agreements, Technical Tasks, Infrastructure and Services,
Procurement, Architecture and Design, Development and Works, Real
Estate, Hotels, Board of Directors, Board of Directors of Real
Estate Business, General Manager Office, Board Safety, Audit
Committee, Real Estate Business Management, Human Resources of Real
Estate Business, Fraud Prevention, Internal Audit and Agricultural
Investment Management.
Pursuant to this
agreement, the companies hired an external consulting firm to
review and evaluate half-yearly the criteria used in the process of
liquidating the corporate services, as well as the basis for
distribution and source documentation used in the process indicated
above, by means of a half-yearly report.
It should be noted
that the operations indicated above allows our IRSA, Cresud and
IRSA CP to keep our strategic and commercial decisions fully
independent and confidential, with cost and profit apportionment
being made on the basis of operating efficiency and equity, without
pursuing individual economic benefits for any of the
companies.
Offices
and Shopping centers spaces leases
The offices of our
president are located at 108 Bolivar, in the Autonomous City of
Buenos Aires. The property has been rented to Isaac Elsztain e
Hijos S.A., a company controlled by some family members of Eduardo
Sergio Elsztain, our president, and to Hamonet S.A., a company
controlled by Fernando A. Elsztain, one of our directors, and some
of his family members.
· In addition,
Tarshop, BACS, BHN Sociedad de Inversión S.A., BHN Seguros
Generales S.A. and BHN Visa S.A. rent offices owned by IRSA CP in
different buildings.
· Furthermore, we
also let various spaces in our Shopping Centers (stores, stands,
storage space or advertising space) to third parties and related
parties such us Tarshop S.A. and BHSA.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
33. Related
party transactions (Continued)
Lease agreements
entered into with associates included similar provisions and
amounts to those included in agreements with third
parties.
Donations
granted to Fundación IRSA and Fundación Museo de los
Niños
Fundación IRSA
is a non-profit charity institution that seeks to support and
generate initiatives concerning education, the promotion of
corporate social responsibility and the entrepreneurial spirit of
the youth. It carries out corporate volunteering programs and
fosters donations by the Group’s employees. The main members
of Fundación IRSA's Board of Directors are: Eduardo S.
Elsztain (President); Saul Zang (Vice President I), Alejandro
Elsztain (Vice President II) and Mariana C. de Elsztain
(secretary). It funds its activities with the donations made by us,
Cresud and IRSA CP.
Fundación
Museo de los Niños is a non-profit association, created by the
same founders of Fundación IRSA and its Management Board is
formed by the same members as Fundación IRSA’s.
Fundación Museo de los Niños acts as special vehicle for
the developments of "Museo de los Niños, Abasto" and the
"Museo de los Niños, Rosario". On October 29, 1999, our
shareholders approved the award of the agreement “Museo de
los Niños, Abasto” to Fundación Museo de los
Niños. On October 31, 1997, IRSA CP entered into an agreement
with Fundación IRSA whereby it loaned 3,800 square meters of
the area built in the Abasto Shopping Center for a total term of 30
years, and on November 29, 2005, shareholders of IRSA CP approved
another agreement entered into with Fundación Museo de los
Niños whereby 2,670.11 square meters built in the Shopping
Center Alto Rosario were loaned for a term of 30 years.
Fundación IRSA has used the available area to house the museum
called “Museo de los Niños, Abasto” an interactive
learning center for kids and adults, which was opened to the public
in April 1999.
Legal
Services
The Group hires
legal services from Estudio Zang, Bergel & Viñes, from
which Saúl Zang is a partner and sits at the Board of
Directors of the Group companies.
Purchase
and sale of goods and/or service hiring
In the normal
course of its business and with the aim of making resources more
efficient, the Group, including its parent company, in certain
occasions purchases and/or hires services which later sells and/or
recovers for companies or other related parties, based upon their
actual utilization.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
33. Related
party transactions (Continued)
Sale
of advertising space in media
The Group
frequently enter into agreements with third parties whereby we
sell/acquire rights of use to advertise in media (TV, radio
stations, newspapers, etc.) that will later be used in advertising
campaigns. Normally, these spaces are sold and/or recovered to/from
other companies or other related parties, based on their actual
use.
Purchase
and sale of financial assets
The Group usually
invests excess cash in several instruments that may include those
issued by related companies, acquired at issuance or from unrelated
third parties through secondary market deals.
Investment
in investment funds managed by BACS
The Group invests
its liquid funds in mutual funds managed by BACS among other
entities.
Borrowings
In the normal
course of its activities, the Group enters into diverse loan
agreements or credit facilities between the group’s companies
and/or other related parties. These borrowings generally accrue
interests at market rates.
Financial
and service operations with BHSA
The Group works
with several financial entities in the Argentine market for
operations including, but not limited to, credit, investment,
purchase and sale of securities and financial derivatives. Such
entities include BHSA and its subsidiaries. Furthermore, BHSA and
BACS usually act as underwriters in Capital Market transactions for
the Group. In addition, we have entered into agreements with BHSA,
who provides collection services for our Shopping
Centers.
Transactions
with IFISA
On June 2014, the
Group, through Real Estate Investment Group IV LP renewed a
credit facility granted by IFISA, a company indirectly controlled
by Eduardo Sergio Elsztain, for a total amount of 1.4 million
shares of Hersha Hospitality Trust. The transaction was agreed upon
for a term of 30 days, which could be renewed for up to 360 days;
the facility was priced at Libor (3 months) + 50 bp. This credit
facility was cancelled after the end of fiscal year 2014 in order
to sell the remaining amount of Hersha.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
33. Related
party transactions (Continued)
On February 10,
2015, Dolphin, sold 71,388,470 IDBD shares to IFISA, for an amount
of US$ 25.6 million, US$ 4 million of which were paid upon
execution and the remaining balance of US$ 21.6 million were
financed for a term of up to 360 days and priced at Libor 1M (one
month) + 3%. On May 9, 2016, the parties agreed to extend the
expiration date for 30 days as from execution of the addenda, to be
automatically renewable every 30 days for a maximum term of 180
days, and increasing the rate to 9% since February 10,
2016.
On May 31, 2015,
the Group, through Dolphin, sold to IFISA 46 million of warrants
Series 4 for a total amount of NIS 0.46 million (equivalent to US$
0.12 million at the time of the transaction), provided IFISA agreed
to exercise them fully when Dolphin were so required by
IDBD.
On July 28, 2015,
the Group, through Dolphin granted a loan to IFISA for an amount of
US$ 7.2 million, due in July 2016, which accrues interest at Libor
1M (one month) + 3%. On May 9, the parties agreed to extend the
expiration date to June 8, 2016, to be automatically renewable
every 30 days for a maximum term of 180 days, and increased the
rate to 9%.
On October 9, 2015,
the Group, through REIG V granted a loan in the amount of US$ 40
million to IFISA. The term of the loan was one year calculated from
the disbursement and bore interest at a rate of 3% + Libor 1M,
determined monthly. On October 7, 2016, the Group extended the
deadline for repayment within 30 days from October 8, 2016,
automatically renewable for periods of 30 days to a maximum of
180 days and settled interest at a rate of 9% per
annum.
In February 2016,
DN B.V., a subsidiary of Dolphin, entered into an option contract
with IFISA whereby Dolphin is granted the right, but not the
obligation to acquire 92,665,925 shares of IDBD held by IFISA at a
share price of NIS 1.64 plus an annual interest of 8.5%. The
exercise date for the option extends for two years.
All transactions
are carried out at arm’s length.
Purchase
of farmland "La Adela"
In July 2014, IRSA
bought from Cresud the “La Adela” farmland – an
area of approximately 1,058 hectares located in the municipality of
Luján, Province of Buenos Aires, for a total amount of Ps.
210. Given the development and proximity to Buenos Aires, there is
a high potential for urbanization of this farmland; therefore, the
purpose of the sale is to undertake a new real estate
development.
Transfer
of tax credits
During the fiscal
year ended June 30, 2016 Sociedad Anónima Carnes Pampeanas
S.A. (subsidiary of Cresud) and Cresud, assigned upon IRSA CP,
credits pertaining to VAT refunds for exports originated in such
companies' economic activities.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
33. Related
party transactions (Continued)
The following is a
summary of the balances with related parties as of June 30,
2016:
Related
party
|
|
Description
of transaction
|
|
Investments
in
financial assets
non-current
|
|
Investments
in financial assets current
|
|
Trade
and other receivables non-current
|
|
Trade
and
other
receivables current
|
|
Trade
and other payables
non-current
|
|
Trade
and other payables current
|
|
Borrowings
non-current
|
|
Borrowings
current
|
Parent
Company
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cresud
|
|
Reimbursement of
expenses
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(30)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
Corporate
services
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(67)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
NCN
|
|
-
|
|
329
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
Leases and/or
rights
of use
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
4
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
Long-term incentive
plan
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
3
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Total
Parent Company
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
329
|
|
-
|
|
7
|
|
-
|
|
(97)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Associates
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BHSA
|
|
Reimbursement of
expenses
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(1)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
Borrowings
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(2)
|
|
(10)
|
Lipstick
|
|
Reimbursement of
expenses
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
2
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
New
Lipstick
|
|
Reimbursement of
expenses
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
5
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
BACS
|
|
NCN
|
|
100
|
|
21
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
Reimbursement of
expenses
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
1
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Tarshop
|
|
Reimbursement of
expenses
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
1
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
|
Leases and/or
rights of use
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(1)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Total
Associates
|
|
|
|
100
|
|
21
|
|
-
|
|
9
|
|
-
|
|
(2)
|
|
(2)
|
|
(10)
|
Joint
Ventures
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cyrsa
|
|
Borrowings
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(14)
|
|
Credit due to
capital reduction
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
3
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
NPSF
|
|
Reimbursement of
expenses
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
2
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
Share-based
compensation plan
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
1
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
Borrowings
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(6)
|
|
Management
fees
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
4
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Puerto
Retiro
|
|
Borrowings
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
3
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Quality
|
|
Reimbursement of
expenses
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
1
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Total
Joint Ventures
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
14
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(20)
|
IRSA
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Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
33. Related
party transactions (Continued)
Related
party
|
|
Description
of transaction
|
|
Investments
in financial assets
non-current
|
|
Investments
in financial assets current
|
|
Trade
and other receivables non-current
|
|
Trade
and
other
receivables
current
|
|
Trade
and other payables
non-current
|
|
Trade
and other payables current
|
|
Borrowings
non-current
|
|
Borrowings
current
|
Subsidiaries
of the parent company
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sociedad
Anónima Carnes Pampeanas S.A.
|
|
Transfer of tax
credits
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(7)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Total
Subsidiaries of the parent company
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(7)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Other
related parties
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consultores
Asset
Management
S.A.
|
|
Reimbursement of
expenses
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
7
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Avenida Compras
S.A.
|
|
Advertising
space
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
1
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Avenida
Inc.
|
|
Advertising
space
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
1
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Boulevard Norte
S.A.
|
|
Reimbursement of
expenses
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
1
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
|
Other
payables
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(1)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Ogden Argentina
S.A.
|
|
Borrowings
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
1
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Estudio Zang,
Bergel y Viñes
|
|
Legal
services
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(1)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Consultores Venture
Capital Uruguay
|
|
Management
fees
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
2
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
IFISA
|
|
Borrowings
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
1,074
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Museo de los
Niños
|
|
Leases and/or
rights of use
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
1
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Total
other related parties
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
1,088
|
|
-
|
|
(2)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Directors
and Senior Management
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Directors
|
|
Advances
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
4
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
Fees
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(28)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Total
Directors and Senior Management
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
4
|
|
-
|
|
(28)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Total
|
|
|
|
100
|
|
350
|
|
-
|
|
1,122
|
|
-
|
|
(136)
|
|
(2)
|
|
(30)
|
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
33. Related
party transactions (Continued)
The following is a
summary of the balances with related parties as of June 30,
2015:
Related
party
|
|
Description
of transaction
|
|
Investments
in
financial assets
non-current
|
|
Investments
in financial assets current
|
|
Trade
and other receivables non-current
|
|
Trade
and
other
receivables current
|
|
Trade
and other payables
non-current
|
|
Trade
and other payables current
|
|
Borrowings
non-current
|
|
Borrowings
current
|
Parent
Company
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cresud
|
|
Reimbursement of
expenses
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(10)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
Corporate
services
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(52)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
NCN
|
|
80
|
|
30
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(17)
|
|
(1)
|
|
Leases and/or
rights of use
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
1
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
Long-term incentive
plan
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(25)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Total
Parent Company
|
|
|
|
80
|
|
30
|
|
-
|
|
1
|
|
-
|
|
(87)
|
|
(17)
|
|
(1)
|
Associates
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BHSA
|
|
Advances
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(1)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
Borrowings
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(7)
|
|
(22)
|
|
Leases and/or
rights of use
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
1
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Lipstick
|
|
Reimbursement of
expenses
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
1
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
New
Lipstick
|
|
Reimbursement of
expenses
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
3
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
BACS
|
|
NCN
|
|
100
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
Reimbursement of
expenses
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
2
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Tarshop
|
|
Reimbursement of
expenses
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
2
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
|
Leases and/or
rights of use
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(1)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Condor
|
|
Borrowings
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
29
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Total
Associates
|
|
|
|
100
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
38
|
|
-
|
|
(2)
|
|
(7)
|
|
(22)
|
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
33. Related
party transactions (Continued)
Related
party
|
|
Description
of transaction
|
|
Investments
in financial assets
non-current
|
|
Investments
in financial assets current
|
|
Trade
and other receivables non-current
|
|
Trade
and
other
receivables
current
|
|
Trade
and other payables
non-current
|
|
Trade
and other payables current
|
|
Borrowings
non-current
|
|
Borrowings
current
|
|
Joint
Ventures
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Baicom
|
|
Borrowings
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
1
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
|
Reimbursement of
expenses
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
1
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
Cyrsa
|
|
Borrowings
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(14)
|
|
-
|
|
|
Credit due to
capital reduction
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
9
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
NPSF
|
|
Reimbursement of
expenses
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
1
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
|
Leases and/or
rights
of use
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(1)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
|
Borrowings
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(8)
|
|
|
Management
fees
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
3
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
Puerto
Retiro
|
|
Borrowings
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
2
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
Total
Joint Ventures
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
1
|
|
16
|
|
-
|
|
(1)
|
|
(14)
|
|
(8)
|
|
Subsidiaries
of the parent company
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Helmir
|
|
NCN
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(28)
|
|
(1)
|
Sociedad
Anónima Carnes Pampeanas S.A.
|
|
Transfer of tax
credits
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(3)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Total
Subsidiaries of the parent company
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(3)
|
|
(28)
|
|
(1)
|
Other
related parties
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consultores Asset
Management S.A.
|
|
Reimbursement of
expenses
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
5
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Estudio Zang,
Bergel y Viñes
|
|
Legal
services
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(1)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Consultores Venture
Capital Uruguay
|
|
Management
fees
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
1
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Ogden Argentina
S.A.
|
|
Borrowings
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
1
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
IFISA
|
|
Borrowings
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
265
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Museo de los
Niños
|
|
Leases and/or
rights of use
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
2
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Boulevard Norte
S.A.
|
|
Reimbursement of
expenses
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
1
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Total
other related parties
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
275
|
|
-
|
|
(1)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Directors
and Senior Management
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Directors
|
|
Fees
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(41)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Total
Directors and Senior Management
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(41)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Total
|
|
|
|
180
|
|
30
|
|
1
|
|
330
|
|
-
|
|
(135)
|
|
(66)
|
|
(32)
|
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
33. Related
party transactions (Continued)
The following is a
summary of the transactions with related parties for the year ended
June 30, 2016:
Related
party
|
|
Leases
and/or rights of use
|
|
Management
fees
|
|
Sale
of goods
and/or
services
|
|
Corporate
services
|
|
Legal
services
|
|
Financial
operations
|
|
Donations
|
|
Fees
and salaries
|
Parent
Company
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cresud
|
|
7
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(121)
|
|
-
|
|
74
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Total
Parent Company
|
|
7
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(121)
|
|
-
|
|
74
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Associates
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BHSA
|
|
3
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(4)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
BACS
|
|
6
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
21
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Tarshop
|
|
12
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Adama
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
16
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
ISPRO
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
9
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Total
Associates
|
|
21
|
|
-
|
|
25
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
17
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Joint
Ventures
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cyrsa
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(3)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
NPSF
|
|
-
|
|
3
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(2)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Puerto
Retiro
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
1
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Mehadrin
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
48
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Total
Joint Ventures
|
|
-
|
|
3
|
|
48
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(4)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Other
related parties
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Estudio Zang,
Bergel & Viñes
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(5)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Isaac Elsztain e
Hijos S.C.A.
|
|
(1)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Fundación
IRSA
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(8)
|
|
-
|
IFISA
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
31
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Condor
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
122
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Total
Other related parties
|
|
(1)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(5)
|
|
153
|
|
(8)
|
|
-
|
Directors
and Senior Management
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Directors
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(137)
|
Senior
Management
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(9)
|
Total
Directors and Senior Management
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(146)
|
Total
|
|
27
|
|
3
|
|
73
|
|
(121)
|
|
(5)
|
|
240
|
|
(8)
|
|
(146)
|
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
33. Related
party transactions (Continued)
The following is a
summary of the transactions with related parties for the year ended
June 30, 2015:
Related
party
|
|
Leases
and/or rights of use
|
|
Management
fees
|
|
Corporate
services
|
|
Legal
services
|
|
Financial
operations
|
|
Donations
|
|
Fees
and salaries
|
Parent
Company
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cresud
|
|
4
|
|
-
|
|
(96)
|
|
-
|
|
(8)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Total
Parent Company
|
|
4
|
|
-
|
|
(96)
|
|
-
|
|
(8)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Associates
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BHSA
|
|
2
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
BACS
|
|
4
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Tarshop
|
|
9
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Total
Associates
|
|
15
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Joint
Ventures
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cyrsa
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(9)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
NPSF
|
|
(1)
|
|
2
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(1)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Puerto
Retiro
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
1
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Total
Joint Ventures
|
|
(1)
|
|
2
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(9)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Other
related parties
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Estudio Zang,
Bergel & Viñes
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(4)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Fundación
IRSA
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(5)
|
|
-
|
IFISA
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
222
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Condor
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
161
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Total
Other related parties
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(4)
|
|
383
|
|
(5)
|
|
-
|
Directors
and Senior Management
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Directors
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(99)
|
Senior
Management
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(6)
|
Total
Directors and Senior Management
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(105)
|
Total
|
|
18
|
|
2
|
|
(96)
|
|
(4)
|
|
366
|
|
(5)
|
|
(105)
|
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
33. Related
party transactions (Continued)
The following is a
summary of the transactions with related parties for the year ended
June 30, 2014:
Related
party
|
|
Leases
and/or rights of use
|
|
Management
fees
|
|
Corporate
services
|
|
Legal
services
|
|
Financial
operations
|
|
Donations
|
|
Fees
and salaries
|
Parent
Company
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cresud
|
|
2
|
|
-
|
|
(96)
|
|
-
|
|
(50)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Total
Parent Company
|
|
2
|
|
-
|
|
(96)
|
|
-
|
|
(50)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Associates
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BHSA
|
|
1
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
26
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
BACS
|
|
2
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Tarshop
|
|
8
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Total
Associates
|
|
11
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
26
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Joint
Ventures
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cyrsa
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(21)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
NPSF
|
|
(1)
|
|
1
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Puerto
Retiro
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
1
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Total
Joint Ventures
|
|
(1)
|
|
1
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(20)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Other
related parties
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Isaac Elsztain e
Hijos S.C.A.
|
|
(1)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Estudio Zang,
Bergel & Viñes
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(4)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Fundación
IRSA
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(3)
|
|
-
|
Total
Other related parties
|
|
(1)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(4)
|
|
-
|
|
(3)
|
|
-
|
Directors
and Senior Management
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Senior
Management
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(12)
|
Directors
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(69)
|
Total
Directors and Senior Management
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(81)
|
Total
|
|
11
|
|
1
|
|
(96)
|
|
(4)
|
|
(44)
|
|
(3)
|
|
(81)
|
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
34.
Foreign
currency assets and liabilities
Book amounts of
foreign currency assets and liabilities are as
follows:
Items
(3)
|
Amount
of foreign currency (1)
|
Exchange
rate prevailing (2)
|
Total
as of
06.30.16
|
Amount
of foreign currency (1)
|
Exchange
rate prevailing (2)
|
Total
as of
06.30.15
|
Assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade
and other receivables
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
US
Dollar
|
38
|
14.940
|
563
|
11
|
8.988
|
99
|
Euros
|
12
|
16.492
|
195
|
-
|
10.005
|
-
|
Uruguayan
Pesos
|
2
|
0.489
|
1
|
1
|
0.334
|
-
|
New Israel
Shekel
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
15
|
2.381
|
36
|
Receivables
with related parties:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
US
Dollar
|
41
|
15.040
|
624
|
4
|
9.088
|
37
|
Total
trade and other receivables
|
|
|
1,383
|
|
|
172
|
Investments
in financial assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
US
Dollar
|
165
|
14.940
|
2,470
|
27
|
8.988
|
239
|
Pounds
|
1
|
19.763
|
10
|
1
|
14.134
|
10
|
New Israel
Shekel
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
2.381
|
6
|
Investments
with related parties:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
US
Dollar
|
55
|
15.040
|
827
|
50
|
9.088
|
459
|
Total
investments in financial assets
|
|
|
3,307
|
|
|
714
|
Derivative
financial instruments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
US
Dollar
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
8.988
|
-
|
New Israel
Shekel
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
96
|
2.381
|
228
|
Total
derivative financial instruments
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
228
|
Cash
and cash equivalents
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
US
Dollar
|
84
|
14.940
|
1,248
|
34
|
8.988
|
301
|
Euros
|
4
|
16.492
|
60
|
-
|
10.005
|
1
|
New Israel
Shekel
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
2.381
|
2
|
Total
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
1,308
|
|
|
304
|
Total
Assets as of 06.30.16
|
|
|
5,998
|
|
|
-
|
Total
Assets as of 06.30.15
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
1,418
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade
and other payables
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
US
Dollar
|
96
|
15.040
|
1,451
|
8
|
9.088
|
76
|
Euros
|
3
|
16.640
|
54
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
New Israel
Shekel
|
2
|
3.892
|
7
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Payables
with related parties:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
US
Dollar
|
2
|
15.040
|
31
|
-
|
9.088
|
-
|
Total
Trade and other payables
|
|
|
1,543
|
|
|
76
|
Borrowings
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
US
Dollar
|
1,704
|
15.040
|
25,631
|
403
|
9.088
|
3,661
|
Euros
|
2
|
16.640
|
39
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Borrowings
with related parties:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
US
Dollar
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
5
|
9.088
|
41
|
Total
Borrowings
|
|
|
25,670
|
|
|
3,702
|
Derivative
financial instruments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
New Israel
Shekel
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
208
|
2.407
|
501
|
Total
Derivative financial instruments
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
501
|
Total
Liabilities as of 06.30.16
|
|
|
27,213
|
|
|
-
|
Total
Liabilities as of 06.30.15
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
4,279
|
(1) Considering foreign
currencies those that differ from each Group’s functional
currency at each year-end.
(2) Exchange rate as of
June 30, 2016 and 2015 according to Banco Nación Argentina
records.
(3) The Group uses
derivative instruments as complement in order to reduce its
exposure to exchange rate movements (See Note 14).
35.
Negative
working capital
As of the year-end,
the Group has recorded a Ps. 837 deficit in its negative working
capital which is currently under consideration of the Board of
Directors and Management.
· Acquisition
of equity interest in EHSA
On July 6, 2016,
the Group through IRSA CP acquired from FEG Entretenimientos S.A. a
25% shareholding in EHSA. The transaction amount for the
acquisition was set at Ps. 66.5, 50% of the amount has already been
paid while the remaining balance will be paid down in two equal
installments payable within 60 and 90 days. Later, the Group sold a
5% of the shares in the sum of Ps. 13.45. A 50% of that amount has
already been received. The remaining balance will be received in
two equal installments within 60 and 90 days. As a result, IRSA CP
holds 70% of the voting stock of EHSA, company whose main asset
consists of an indirect interest of 25% in LRSA.
· Sale
of units in Intercontinental Building
On July 29, 2016,
IRSA CP executed a bill of sale for 1,702 square meters
corresponding to two office floors and 16 parking units in the
Intercontinental Plaza building to an unrelated party. The
transaction amount was agreed upon at US$ 6.01 million, the sum of
US$ 1.60 million has already been paid, while the remaining balance
will be paid upon execution of the deed of conveyance and delivery
of possession.
· IRSA
NCN Classes VII and VIII
On September 1,
2016, NCN Class VII and VIII were tendered under the Program
approved by the Shareholders’ Meeting for up to US$ 300
million. The settlement took place on September 8, 2016. The
results of the offer are shown below:
NCN Class VII for a
total amount of Ps. 384.2 to be matured 36 months after the issuing
date, which will accrue interest at an annual floating interest
rate, Badlar plus 299 basis points, interest payable on a quarterly
basis. Principal will be amortized in only one installment due on
September 9, 2019.
NCN Class VIII for
a Nominal Value of US$ 184.5 million to be matured 36 months after
the issuing date, paid in and payable in US Dollars, which will
accrue interest at an annual fixed interest rate of 7.0%, interest
payable on a quarterly basis. Principal will be amortized in only
one installment due on September 9, 2019.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
36. Subsequent
events (Continued)
· NCN
in IDBD and subsidiaries
In July 2016,
Shufersal acquired NCN Series B for a Nominal Value of NIS 511
million with an increase of the issue of NCN Series F by a ratio of
1.175 for each NIS 1 of the Series B. The NCN Series B acquired by
Shufersal were cancelled and delisted.
On August 4, 2016,
DIC has expanded its Series of Debentures due 2025 for an
additional amount of NIS 360 million. The placement was made at an
internal rate of return of 5.70%.
· Increase
stake in Shufersal
DIC acquired, on
September 12, 2016, 9,097,127 shares of Shufersal, such that the
amount of the company’s holdings in the issued capital of
Shufersal rose from approximately 53.89% to approximately 58.17%
(and approximately 56.61% in full dilution), for a total
consideration of NIS 133 million from the Bronfman-Fisher Group. It
also received an option (‘the option’) for the
acquisition of up to 9,097,127 additional shares of Shufersal that
the Bronfman-Fisher Group owns, at a strike price of NIS 14.62 for
each share of Shufersal (subject to accepted adjustments). The
option will be valid until December 12, 2016. In
addition, when the parties signed the agreement, it was determined
that the directors of Shufersal that were appointed by the
Bronfman-Fisher Group would give it notices of resignation from
Shufersal’s Board of Directors, with immediate
effect.
· Open
Sky Ltd. (IDB Tourism)
IDB Tourism is
involved in negotiations for the sale of its holdings in Open Sky
Ltd., under terms which have not yet been fully
formulated.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
Schedule
I
The following is a
summary of the Group’s investment properties as of June 30,
2016 prepared in accordance with SEC Regulation S-X
12-28:
|
|
|
|
Initial
costs
|
|
Subsequent
costs
|
|
Costs
at end of the year
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Name
|
|
Encumbrances
|
|
Plot
of land
|
|
Buildings,
facilities and improvements
|
|
Improvements
/ Additions
|
|
Plot
of land
|
|
Buildings,
facilities
and improvements
|
|
Total
|
|
Accumulated
depreciation
|
|
Net
book amount
|
|
Date
of construction
|
|
Date
of acquisition
|
|
Useful
life as of 06.30.16
|
Rental
properties
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operations
Center in Argentina
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Abasto
|
|
-
|
|
10
|
|
431
|
|
16
|
|
10
|
|
447
|
|
457
|
|
(212)
|
|
245
|
|
nov-1998
|
|
Jul-1994
|
|
16
|
Alto Palermo
Shopping
|
|
-
|
|
9
|
|
595
|
|
14
|
|
9
|
|
609
|
|
618
|
|
(410)
|
|
208
|
|
oct-1990
|
|
Nov-1997
|
|
14
|
Alto
Avellaneda
|
|
-
|
|
18
|
|
299
|
|
31
|
|
18
|
|
330
|
|
348
|
|
(221)
|
|
127
|
|
oct-1995
|
|
Dec-1997
|
|
11
|
Alcorta
Shopping
|
|
-
|
|
11
|
|
190
|
|
16
|
|
11
|
|
206
|
|
217
|
|
(101)
|
|
116
|
|
jun-1992
|
|
Jun-1997
|
|
15
|
Alto
Noa
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
68
|
|
8
|
|
-
|
|
76
|
|
76
|
|
(44)
|
|
32
|
|
sep-1994
|
|
Mar-1995
|
|
13
|
Buenos Aires
Design
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
64
|
|
9
|
|
-
|
|
73
|
|
73
|
|
(66)
|
|
7
|
|
nov-1993
|
|
Nov-1997
|
|
2
|
Patio
Bullrich
|
|
-
|
|
10
|
|
221
|
|
11
|
|
10
|
|
232
|
|
242
|
|
(133)
|
|
109
|
|
sep-1988
|
|
Oct-1998
|
|
16
|
Alto
Rosario
|
|
-
|
|
26
|
|
138
|
|
21
|
|
26
|
|
159
|
|
185
|
|
(58)
|
|
127
|
|
nov-2004
|
|
Nov-2004
|
|
18
|
Mendoza
Plaza
|
|
-
|
|
11
|
|
173
|
|
12
|
|
11
|
|
185
|
|
196
|
|
(104)
|
|
92
|
|
jun-1994
|
|
Dec-1994
|
|
15
|
Dot Baires
Shopping
|
|
-
|
|
85
|
|
322
|
|
96
|
|
85
|
|
418
|
|
503
|
|
(135)
|
|
368
|
|
may-2009
|
|
Nov-2006
|
|
24
|
Córdoba
Shopping
|
|
Antichresis
|
|
1
|
|
113
|
|
1
|
|
1
|
|
114
|
|
115
|
|
(62)
|
|
53
|
|
mar-1990
|
|
Dec-2006
|
|
14
|
Distrito
Arcos
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
305
|
|
-
|
|
305
|
|
305
|
|
(25)
|
|
280
|
|
-
|
|
Nov-2009
|
|
15
|
Alto
Comahue
|
|
-
|
|
1
|
|
10
|
|
328
|
|
1
|
|
338
|
|
339
|
|
(21)
|
|
318
|
|
-
|
|
May-2006
|
|
30
|
Patio
Olmos
|
|
-
|
|
12
|
|
22
|
|
1
|
|
12
|
|
23
|
|
35
|
|
(9)
|
|
26
|
|
may-1995
|
|
Sep-2007
|
|
17
|
Soleil Premium
Outlet
|
|
-
|
|
23
|
|
56
|
|
38
|
|
23
|
|
94
|
|
117
|
|
(37)
|
|
80
|
|
-
|
|
Jul-2010
|
|
14
|
Dot
building
|
|
-
|
|
13
|
|
75
|
|
56
|
|
13
|
|
131
|
|
144
|
|
(22)
|
|
122
|
|
sep-2010
|
|
Nov-2006
|
|
28
|
Bouchard
710
|
|
-
|
|
40
|
|
20
|
|
2
|
|
40
|
|
22
|
|
62
|
|
(2)
|
|
60
|
|
-
|
|
Jun-2005
|
|
24
|
Bouchard
551
|
|
-
|
|
5
|
|
5
|
|
1
|
|
5
|
|
6
|
|
11
|
|
(3)
|
|
8
|
|
-
|
|
Mar-2007
|
|
28
|
Intercontinental
Plaza
|
|
-
|
|
2
|
|
34
|
|
-
|
|
2
|
|
34
|
|
36
|
|
(26)
|
|
10
|
|
jun-1996
|
|
Nov-1997
|
|
23
|
BankBoston
tower
|
|
-
|
|
78
|
|
61
|
|
-
|
|
78
|
|
61
|
|
139
|
|
(5)
|
|
134
|
|
-
|
|
Aug-2007
|
|
25
|
República
building
|
|
-
|
|
111
|
|
86
|
|
1
|
|
111
|
|
87
|
|
198
|
|
(9)
|
|
189
|
|
-
|
|
Apr-2008
|
|
24
|
La
Adela
|
|
-
|
|
215
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
215
|
|
-
|
|
215
|
|
-
|
|
215
|
|
-
|
|
Jul-2014
|
|
-
|
Others
|
|
-
|
|
23
|
|
78
|
|
3
|
|
23
|
|
81
|
|
104
|
|
(24)
|
|
80
|
|
n/a
|
|
n/a
|
|
n/a
|
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
Schedule
I(Continued)
|
|
|
|
Initial
costs
|
|
Subsequent
costs
|
|
Costs
at end of the year
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Name
|
|
Encumbrances
|
|
Plot
of land
|
|
Buildings,
facilities and improvement
|
|
Improvements
/ Additions
|
|
Plot
of land
|
|
Buildings,
facilities and improvements
|
|
Total
|
|
Accumulated
depreciation
|
|
Net
book amount
|
|
Date
of construction
|
|
Date
of acquisition
|
|
Useful
life as of 06.30.16
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operations
Center in Israel
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tivoli
|
|
Mortgage
|
|
171
|
|
1,241
|
|
-
|
|
124
|
|
1,969
|
|
2,093
|
|
(46)
|
|
2,047
|
|
apr-2011
|
|
Oct-2015
|
|
35
|
Kiryat Ono
Mall
|
|
Mortgage
|
|
316
|
|
696
|
|
8
|
|
502
|
|
1,115
|
|
1,617
|
|
(19)
|
|
1,598
|
|
nov-2007
|
|
Oct-2015
|
|
72
|
Shopping Center
Modi’in A
|
|
Mortgage
|
|
223
|
|
289
|
|
-
|
|
354
|
|
459
|
|
813
|
|
(8)
|
|
805
|
|
aug-2005
|
|
Oct-2015
|
|
81
|
HSBC
|
|
Mortgage
|
|
5,471
|
|
1,778
|
|
-
|
|
8,337
|
|
2,962
|
|
11,299
|
|
(74)
|
|
11,225
|
|
1927-1984
|
|
Oct-2015
|
|
35
|
Matam park -
Haifa
|
|
Mortgage
|
|
544
|
|
2,685
|
|
480
|
|
910
|
|
4,842
|
|
5,752
|
|
(90)
|
|
5,662
|
|
1979-2015
|
|
Oct-2015
|
|
63
|
Caesarea -
Maichaley Carmel
|
|
-
|
|
142
|
|
230
|
|
-
|
|
226
|
|
365
|
|
591
|
|
(8)
|
|
583
|
|
jun-1905
|
|
Oct-2015
|
|
76
|
Herzeliya
North
|
|
-
|
|
777
|
|
1,025
|
|
856
|
|
1,498
|
|
2,662
|
|
4,160
|
|
(35)
|
|
4,125
|
|
1996-2015
|
|
Oct-2015
|
|
89
|
Gav-Yam Center -
Herzeliya
|
|
Mortgage
|
|
748
|
|
817
|
|
-
|
|
1,187
|
|
1,297
|
|
2,484
|
|
(35)
|
|
2,449
|
|
1997-2006
|
|
Oct-2015
|
|
64
|
Neyar Hadera
Modi’in
|
|
-
|
|
186
|
|
248
|
|
-
|
|
295
|
|
393
|
|
688
|
|
(8)
|
|
680
|
|
jun-1905
|
|
Oct-2015
|
|
84
|
Gav yam park - Beer
Sheva
|
|
Mortgage
|
|
34
|
|
402
|
|
16
|
|
54
|
|
658
|
|
712
|
|
(12)
|
|
700
|
|
jul-1905
|
|
Oct-2015
|
|
97
|
Hazomet Kfar
Saba
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
74
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
117
|
|
117
|
|
-
|
|
117
|
|
jun-1905
|
|
Oct-2015
|
|
50
|
Bilu
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
54
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
86
|
|
86
|
|
-
|
|
86
|
|
jun-1905
|
|
Oct-2015
|
|
35
|
Mazkeret
Batia
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
69
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
109
|
|
109
|
|
-
|
|
109
|
|
jul-1905
|
|
Oct-2015
|
|
50
|
Netania
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
525
|
|
23
|
|
-
|
|
861
|
|
861
|
|
(12)
|
|
849
|
|
jun-1905
|
|
Oct-2015
|
|
31
|
Rishon Le
Zion
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
44
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
70
|
|
70
|
|
-
|
|
70
|
|
may-1905
|
|
Oct-2015
|
|
35
|
Rehovot
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
69
|
|
13
|
|
-
|
|
125
|
|
125
|
|
-
|
|
125
|
|
jun-1905
|
|
Oct-2015
|
|
35
|
Mizpe
Sapir
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
78
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
128
|
|
128
|
|
(4)
|
|
124
|
|
jun-1905
|
|
Oct-2015
|
|
35
|
Holon
|
|
-
|
|
191
|
|
15
|
|
-
|
|
303
|
|
24
|
|
327
|
|
-
|
|
327
|
|
jan-1969
|
|
Oct-2015
|
|
25
|
Haifa
|
|
-
|
|
15
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
24
|
|
-
|
|
24
|
|
-
|
|
24
|
|
jan-1970
|
|
Oct-2015
|
|
25
|
Others
|
|
Mortgage
|
|
1,781
|
|
3,938
|
|
195
|
|
3,018
|
|
5,830
|
|
8,848
|
|
(89)
|
|
8,759
|
|
n/a
|
|
Oct-2015
|
|
n/a
|
Total
Rental properties
|
|
|
|
11,303
|
|
17,338
|
|
2,561
|
|
17,536
|
|
28,103
|
|
45,639
|
|
(2,169)
|
|
43,470
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
Schedule
I(Continued)
|
|
|
|
Initial
costs
|
|
Subsequent
costs
|
|
Costs
at end of the year
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Name
|
|
Encumbrances
|
|
Plot
of land
|
|
Buildings,
facilities and improvements
|
|
Improvements
/ Additions
|
|
Plot
of land
|
|
Buildings,
facilities and improvements
|
|
Total
|
|
Accumulated
depreciation
|
|
Net
book amount
|
|
Date
of construction
|
|
Date
of acquisition
|
|
Useful
life as of 06.30.16
|
Undeveloped
parcels of land
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operations
Center in Argentina
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Building annexed to
Dot
|
|
-
|
|
25
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
25
|
|
-
|
|
25
|
|
-
|
|
25
|
|
-
|
|
Nov-2006
|
|
-
|
Luján plot of
land
|
|
-
|
|
42
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
42
|
|
-
|
|
42
|
|
-
|
|
42
|
|
-
|
|
May-2012
|
|
-
|
Caballito –
Ferro
|
|
-
|
|
46
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
46
|
|
-
|
|
46
|
|
-
|
|
46
|
|
-
|
|
Nov-1997
|
|
-
|
Santa María
del Plata
|
|
-
|
|
159
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
159
|
|
-
|
|
159
|
|
-
|
|
159
|
|
-
|
|
Jul-1997
|
|
-
|
Others
|
|
-
|
|
7
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
7
|
|
-
|
|
7
|
|
-
|
|
7
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Operations
Center in Israel
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tivoli
|
|
-
|
|
15
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
24
|
|
-
|
|
24
|
|
-
|
|
24
|
|
apr-2011
|
|
Oct-2015
|
|
-
|
Queensridge
Towers
|
|
-
|
|
223
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
266
|
|
-
|
|
266
|
|
-
|
|
266
|
|
apr-2011
|
|
Oct-2015
|
|
-
|
Zarchini
Raanana
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
49
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
78
|
|
78
|
|
-
|
|
78
|
|
-
|
|
Oct-2015
|
|
-
|
Kurdani
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
Oct-2015
|
|
-
|
Others
|
|
-
|
|
1,056
|
|
5
|
|
-
|
|
1,785
|
|
-
|
|
1,785
|
|
(8)
|
|
1,777
|
|
n/a
|
|
Oct-2015
|
|
n/a
|
Total
undeveloped parcels of land
|
|
|
|
1,573
|
|
54
|
|
-
|
|
2,354
|
|
78
|
|
2,432
|
|
(8)
|
|
2,424
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Properties
under development
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operations
Center in Argentina
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PH Office
Park
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
7
|
|
-
|
|
7
|
|
7
|
|
-
|
|
7
|
|
in
progress
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Catalinas
Norte
|
|
-
|
|
42
|
|
-
|
|
6
|
|
42
|
|
6
|
|
48
|
|
-
|
|
48
|
|
in
progress
|
|
Dec-1999
|
|
-
|
Operations
Center in Israel
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tivoli
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
1,170
|
|
103
|
|
-
|
|
1,981
|
|
1,981
|
|
-
|
|
1,981
|
|
in
progress
|
|
Oct-2015
|
|
-
|
Ispro Planet
– Beer Sheva – Phase 1
|
|
-
|
|
154
|
|
294
|
|
296
|
|
245
|
|
817
|
|
1,062
|
|
-
|
|
1,062
|
|
in
progress
|
|
Oct-2015
|
|
-
|
Others
|
|
-
|
|
149
|
|
245
|
|
-
|
|
191
|
|
689
|
|
880
|
|
-
|
|
880
|
|
in
progress
|
|
Oct-2015
|
|
n/a
|
Total
properties under development
|
|
|
|
345
|
|
1,709
|
|
412
|
|
478
|
|
3,500
|
|
3,978
|
|
-
|
|
3,978
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
13,221
|
|
19,101
|
|
2,973
|
|
20,368
|
|
31,681
|
|
52,049
|
|
(2,177)
|
|
49,872
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
Schedule
II
As at June 30, 2015
and 2014, IDBD was considered a significant associate pursuant to
SEC rule 3-09, set out below is summarized financial information of
IDBD as of those dates:
Summarized
statements of financial position
|
|
IDBD
(in
millions of pesos)
|
|
|
June
30,
2015
|
June
30,
2014
|
Assets
|
|
|
|
Non-
Current Assets
|
|
|
|
Investment in
associates
|
|
8,866
|
9,118
|
Other investments
and derivative financial instruments
|
|
833
|
5,856
|
Property, plant and
equipment
|
|
13,450
|
12,791
|
Investment
properties
|
|
27,299
|
24,317
|
Intangible
assets
|
|
11,419
|
12,580
|
Other non-current
assets
|
|
3,068
|
3,375
|
Total
non-current
assets
|
|
64,935
|
68,037
|
Current
Assets
|
|
|
|
Other investments
and derivative financial instruments
|
|
5,251
|
8,354
|
Trade and other
receivables
|
|
6,101
|
6,878
|
Cash and cash
equivalents
|
|
8,375
|
10,829
|
Other current
assets
|
|
10,617
|
5,762
|
Total
current
assets
|
|
30,344
|
31,823
|
Total
assets
|
|
95,279
|
99,860
|
Liabilities
|
|
|
|
Non-Current
Liabilities
|
|
|
|
Obligations
|
|
41,961
|
45,756
|
Bank loan and other
financial
liabilities
|
|
7,553
|
6,747
|
Financial
instruments
|
|
7,274
|
8,072
|
Other non-current
liabilities
|
|
4,896
|
4,767
|
Total
non-current
liabilities
|
|
61,684
|
65,342
|
Current
Liabilities
|
|
|
|
Obligations
|
|
7,002
|
7,899
|
Bank loan and other
financial
liabilities
|
|
5,338
|
6,340
|
Trade
payables
|
|
6,053
|
5,923
|
Other current
liabilities
|
|
5,816
|
6,502
|
Total
current
liabilities
|
|
24,209
|
26,664
|
Total
liabilities
|
|
85,893
|
92,006
|
Net
assets
|
|
9,386
|
7,854
|
Non-controlling
interest
|
|
8,526
|
8,643
|
Net
assets of the Parent
company
|
|
860
|
(789)
|
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
Schedule
II (Continued)
Summarized
statements of comprehensive income
|
|
IDBD
(in
millions of pesos)
|
|
|
June
30,
2015
(period
of
twelve
months)
|
June
30,
2014
(period
of
six
months)
|
Gross
profit
|
|
7,316
|
9,564
|
Profit before
Income
Tax
|
|
945
|
1,013
|
Income
tax
|
|
(232)
|
(592)
|
Profit from
continuing
operations
|
|
713
|
421
|
Profit from
discontinued
operations
|
|
-
|
144
|
Net Profit for the
period
|
|
713
|
565
|
Other comprehensive
income
|
|
(562)
|
221
|
Total comprehensive
income for the
period
|
|
151
|
786
|
Profit attributable
to non-controlling
interest
|
|
140
|
833
|
Summarized
statements of cash flows
|
|
IDBD
(in
millions of pesos)
|
|
|
June
30,
2015
(period
of
twelve
months)
|
June
30,
2014
(period
of
six
months)
|
Net cash generated
by operating
activities
|
|
2,909
|
3,346
|
Net cash generated
by investing
activities
|
|
1,389
|
4,228
|
Net cash used in
financing
activities
|
|
(4,505)
|
(11,805)
|
Net decrease in
cash and cash
equivalents
|
|
(207)
|
(4,231)
|
|
|
|
|
Net decrease in
cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations
|
|
(207)
|
(6,935)
|
Net increase in
cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations
|
|
-
|
2,704
|
Net decrease in
cash and cash
equivalents
|
|
(207)
|
(4,231)
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash
equivalents at beginning of period
|
|
8,480
|
11,870
|
Foreign exchange
gain on cash and cash equivalents
|
|
107
|
2,846
|
Changes in cash
included in assets classified as held for sale
|
|
(5)
|
344
|
Cash and cash
equivalents at end of
year
|
|
8,375
|
10,829
|
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
Schedule
III
The following is
condensed financial information of IRSA Inversiones y
Representaciones Sociedad Anónima (“IRSA” or the
Company), the parent Company, prepared in accordance with SEC
Regulation S-X 12-04:
Statements
of Financial Position as of June 30, 2016 and 2015
|
06.30.16
|
|
06.30.15
|
ASSETS
|
|
|
|
Non-current
assets
|
|
|
|
Investment
properties
|
457
|
|
412
|
Property, plant and
equipment
|
3
|
|
3
|
Trading
properties
|
70
|
|
11
|
Intangible
assets
|
52
|
|
52
|
Investments in
subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures (Note 2)
|
4,052
|
|
2,723
|
Deferred income tax
assets
|
345
|
|
283
|
Income tax and
minimum presumed income tax ("MPIT") credit
|
108
|
|
100
|
Trade and other
receivables
|
62
|
|
2,248
|
Investments in
financial
assets
|
100
|
|
100
|
Total
non-current
assets
|
5,249
|
|
5,932
|
Current
assets
|
|
|
|
Trading
properties
|
8
|
|
-
|
Inventories
|
1
|
|
-
|
Trade and other
receivables
|
101
|
|
215
|
Income tax and
minimum presumed income tax ("MPIT") credit
|
-
|
|
13
|
Investments in
financial
assets
|
24
|
|
96
|
Cash and cash
equivalents
|
6
|
|
3
|
Total
current
assets
|
140
|
|
327
|
TOTAL
ASSETS
|
5,389
|
|
6,259
|
|
|
|
|
SHAREHOLDERS’
EQUITY
|
|
|
|
Share
capital
|
575
|
|
574
|
Treasury
shares
|
4
|
|
5
|
Inflation
adjustment of share capital and treasury shares
|
123
|
|
123
|
Share
premium
|
793
|
|
793
|
Additional paid-in
capital from treasury
shares
|
16
|
|
7
|
Legal
reserve
|
117
|
|
117
|
Special
reserve
|
4
|
|
4
|
Other
reserves
|
726
|
|
299
|
Accumulated
deficit
|
(1,243)
|
|
(40)
|
TOTAL
SHAREHOLDERS’
EQUITY
|
1,115
|
|
1,882
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES
|
|
|
|
Non-current
liabilities
|
|
|
|
Trade and other
payables
|
571
|
|
3
|
Borrowings (Note
3)
|
1,224
|
|
2,819
|
Other Liabilities
(Note
2)
|
-
|
|
583
|
Provisions
|
7
|
|
1
|
Total
non-current
liabilities
|
1,802
|
|
3,406
|
Current
liabilities
|
|
|
|
Trade and other
payables
|
196
|
|
94
|
Salaries and social
security
liabilities
|
1
|
|
2
|
Borrowings (Note
3)….
|
2,247
|
|
850
|
Provisions
|
28
|
|
25
|
Total
current
liabilities
|
2,472
|
|
971
|
TOTAL
LIABILITIES
|
4,274
|
|
4,377
|
TOTAL
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
|
5,389
|
|
6,259
|
The accompanying
notes are an integral part of these condensed financial
information.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
Schedule
III (Continued)
Statements of Operations for the fiscal years
ended June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014
|
|
06.30.16
|
|
06.30.15
|
|
06.30.14
|
Revenues
|
|
62
|
|
219
|
|
250
|
Costs
|
|
(29)
|
|
(74)
|
|
(95)
|
Gross
profit
|
|
33
|
|
145
|
|
155
|
Gain from disposal
of investment properties
|
|
729
|
|
525
|
|
236
|
General and
administrative expenses
|
|
(142)
|
|
(101)
|
|
(75)
|
Selling
expenses
|
|
(30)
|
|
(24)
|
|
(28)
|
Other operating
results, net
|
|
(14)
|
|
(72)
|
|
(11)
|
Profit
from operations
|
|
576
|
|
473
|
|
277
|
Share of (loss)
profit of subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures
|
|
(335)
|
|
158
|
|
(261)
|
Profit
from operations before financial results and income tax
|
|
241
|
|
631
|
|
16
|
Finance
income
|
|
1,578
|
|
286
|
|
140
|
Finance
cost
|
|
(2,671)
|
|
(723)
|
|
(1,275)
|
Other financial
results
|
|
64
|
|
(187)
|
|
(7)
|
Financial results,
net
|
|
(1,029)
|
|
(624)
|
|
(1,142)
|
(Loss)
/ Profit before income tax
|
|
(788)
|
|
7
|
|
(1,126)
|
Income tax
|
|
95
|
|
(48)
|
|
281
|
Loss
for the year
|
|
(693)
|
|
(41)
|
|
(845)
|
The accompanying
notes are an integral part of these condensed financial
information.
Statements of Comprehensive Operations for the
fiscal years ended June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014
|
|
06.30.16
|
|
06.30.15
|
|
06.30.14
|
Loss for the
year
|
|
(693)
|
|
(41)
|
|
(786)
|
Other
comprehensive (loss) / income:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Items
that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or
loss:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share of currency
translation adjustment of subsidiaries, associates and joint
ventures
|
|
(100)
|
|
(124)
|
|
348
|
Share of other
earnings in relation with companies accounted for under the equity
method
|
|
(37)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Share of changes in
other reserves in relation with companies accounted for under the
equity method
|
|
(10)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Other
comprehensive (loss) / income for the year (i)
|
|
(147)
|
|
(124)
|
|
348
|
Total
comprehensive loss for the year
|
|
(840)
|
|
(165)
|
|
(438)
|
(i)
Components of other
comprehensive (loss) / income have no impact on income
tax.
The accompanying
notes are an integral part of these condensed financial
information.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
Schedule
III (Continued)
Statement
of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the fiscal years ended
June 30, 2016
|
Share
capital
|
Treasury
shares
|
Inflation
adjustment
of share capital and treasury shares (2)
|
Share
premium
|
Additional
paid-in capital from
treasury
shares
|
Legal
reserve
|
Special
reserve
(1)
|
Other
reserves
|
Accumulated
deficit
|
Total
Shareholders’ equity
|
Balance
at July 1st, 2015
|
574
|
5
|
123
|
793
|
7
|
117
|
4
|
299
|
(40)
|
1,882
|
Loss for the
year
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(693)
|
(693)
|
Other comprehensive
loss for the year
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(147)
|
-
|
(147)
|
Total
comprehensive loss for the year
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(147)
|
(693)
|
(840)
|
Share of changes in
subsidiaries’ equity
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
37
|
-
|
37
|
Appropriation of
retained earnings approved by Shareholders’ meeting held
11.26.15
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
520
|
(520)
|
-
|
Transactions with
non-controlling interest
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
100
|
-
|
100
|
Reserve for
share-based compensation
|
1
|
(1)
|
-
|
-
|
9
|
-
|
-
|
8
|
-
|
17
|
Reimbursement of
expired dividends
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
10
|
10
|
Cumulative
translation adjustment for interest held before business
combination
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(91)
|
-
|
(91)
|
Balance
at June 30, 2016
|
575
|
4
|
123
|
793
|
16
|
117
|
4
|
726
|
(1,243)
|
1,115
|
(1)
Related to CNV
General Resolution N° 609/12. Pursuant to CNV General
Ruling N° 609/12, the Company set up a special reserve
reflecting the positive difference between the balance at the
beginning of retained earnings disclosed in the first financial
statements prepared according to IFRS and the balance at closing of
retained earnings disclosed in the last financial statements
prepared in accordance with previously effective accounting
standards. This reserve may not be used to make distributions in
kind or in cash, and may only be reversed to be capitalized, or
otherwise to absorb potential negative balances in Retained
Earnings.
(2)
Includes Ps. 1 of
Inflation adjustment of treasury shares.
The accompanying
notes are an integral part of these condensed financial
information.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
Schedule
III (Continued)
Statement
of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the fiscal years ended
June 30, 2015
|
Share
capital
|
Treasury
shares
|
Inflation
adjustment
of share capital and treasury shares (2)
|
Share
premium
|
Additional
paid-in capital from treasury shares
|
Legal
reserve
|
Special
reserve
(1)
|
Other
reserves
|
Accumulated
deficit
|
Total
Shareholders’ equity
|
Balance
at July 1st, 2014
|
574
|
5
|
123
|
793
|
-
|
117
|
375
|
806
|
(785)
|
2,008
|
Loss for the
year
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(41)
|
(41)
|
Other comprehensive
loss for the year
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(124)
|
-
|
(124)
|
Total
comprehensive loss for the year
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(124)
|
(41)
|
(165)
|
Appropriation of
retained earnings approved by Shareholders’ meeting held
06.19.14
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(371)
|
(414)
|
785
|
-
|
Reserve for
share-based compensation
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
22
|
-
|
22
|
Share-based
compensation
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
7
|
-
|
-
|
(7)
|
-
|
-
|
Transactions with
non- controlling interest
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
16
|
-
|
16
|
Reimbursement of
expired dividends
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
1
|
Balance
at June 30,
2015
|
574
|
5
|
123
|
793
|
7
|
117
|
4
|
299
|
(40)
|
1,882
|
(1)
Related to CNV
General Resolution N° 609/12. Pursuant to CNV General
Ruling N° 609/12, the Company set up a special reserve
reflecting the positive difference between the balance at the
beginning of retained earnings disclosed in the first financial
statements prepared according to IFRS and the balance at closing of
retained earnings disclosed in the last financial statements
prepared in accordance with previously effective accounting
standards. This reserve may not be used to make distributions in
kind or in cash, and may only be reversed to be capitalized, or
otherwise to absorb potential negative balances in Retained
Earnings.
(2)
Includes Ps. 1 of
Inflation adjustment of treasury shares.
The accompanying
notes are an integral part of these condensed financial
information.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
Schedule
III (Continued)
Statement
of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the fiscal years ended
June 30, 2014
|
Share
capital
|
Treasury
shares
|
Inflation
adjustment of share capital and treasury shares (2)
|
Share
premium
|
Legal
reserve
|
Special
reserve (1)
|
Other
reserves
|
Accumulated
deficit
|
Total
Shareholders’ equity
|
Balance
at July 1st,
2013
|
579
|
-
|
123
|
793
|
85
|
395
|
532
|
239
|
2,746
|
Loss for the
year
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(786)
|
(786)
|
Other comprehensive
income for the
year
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
348
|
-
|
348
|
Total
comprehensive income / (loss) for the year
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
348
|
(786)
|
(438)
|
Appropriation of
retained earnings approved by Shareholders’ meeting held
10.31.13
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
32
|
(20)
|
-
|
(12)
|
-
|
Release of reserve
for new developments approved by Shareholders’’ meeting
held 10.31.13
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(23)
|
23
|
-
|
Distribution of
dividends approved by Shareholders’ meeting held
10.31.13
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(250)
|
(250)
|
Release of reserve
for new developments approved by Shareholders’’ meeting
held 06.19.14……
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(57)
|
57
|
-
|
Reserve for
share-based
compensation
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
45
|
-
|
45
|
Acquisition of
treasury
shares
|
(5)
|
5
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(38)
|
-
|
(38)
|
Transactions with
non-controlling
interest
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(1)
|
-
|
(1)
|
Reimbursement of
expired
dividends
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
1
|
Distribution of
dividends approved by Shareholders’ meeting
held 06.19.14
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(57)
|
(57)
|
Balance
at June 30,
2014
|
574
|
5
|
123
|
793
|
117
|
375
|
806
|
(785)
|
2,008
|
(1)
Related to CNV
General Resolution N° 609/12. Pursuant to CNV General
Ruling N° 609/12, the Company set up a special reserve
reflecting the positive difference between the balance at the
beginning of retained earnings disclosed in the first financial
statements prepared according to IFRS and the balance at closing of
retained earnings disclosed in the last financial statements
prepared in accordance with previously effective accounting
standards. This reserve may not be used to make distributions in
kind or in cash, and may only be reversed to be capitalized, or
otherwise to absorb potential negative balances in Retained
Earnings.
(2)
Includes Ps. 1 of
Inflation adjustment of treasury shares.
The accompanying
notes are an integral part of these condensed financial
information.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
Schedule
III (Continued)
Statements of Cash Flows for the fiscal years
ended June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014
|
|
June
30,
2016
|
|
June
30,
2015
|
|
June
30,
2014
|
Cash and cash
equivalents at end of year
|
|
6
|
|
3
|
|
43
|
Less:
Cash and cash
equivalents at the beginning of the year
|
|
3
|
|
43
|
|
63
|
Unrealized foreign
exchange gain on cash and cash equivalents
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
6
|
Net
increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
|
|
3
|
|
(40)
|
|
(26)
|
Causes
Operating
activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss for the
year
|
|
(693)
|
|
(41)
|
|
(786)
|
Adjustments for:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income
tax
|
|
(95)
|
|
48
|
|
(281)
|
Depreciation and
amortization
|
|
3
|
|
15
|
|
28
|
Gain from disposal
of
associates
|
|
(3)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Gain from disposal
of investment
properties
|
|
(729)
|
|
(525)
|
|
(236)
|
Loss from
cancellation in advance of Non-Convertible Notes
|
|
154
|
|
4
|
|
-
|
Share-based
payments
|
|
-
|
|
6
|
|
6
|
(Gain) / Loss from
derivative financial instruments
|
|
(119)
|
|
8
|
|
(1)
|
Changes in fair
value of investments in financial assets
|
|
55
|
|
175
|
|
8
|
Interest expense,
net
|
|
385
|
|
288
|
|
314
|
Provisions and
allowances
|
|
(1)
|
|
13
|
|
26
|
Share of loss /
(profit) from subsidiaries, associates and joint
ventures
|
|
335
|
|
(158)
|
|
261
|
Unrealized foreign
exchange loss,
net
|
|
501
|
|
137
|
|
850
|
Increase in
inventories
|
|
(1)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Decrease in trading
properties
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
2
|
Decrease /
(Increase) in trade and other receivables
|
|
2
|
|
1
|
|
(25)
|
(Decrease) /
Increase in trade and other payables
|
|
329
|
|
11
|
|
(1)
|
(Decrease) /
Increase in salaries and social security liabilities
|
|
-
|
|
(7)
|
|
1
|
Decrease in
provisions
|
|
-
|
|
(2)
|
|
(2)
|
Cash
generated from (used in) operating activities
|
|
123
|
|
(27)
|
|
164
|
Income tax
paid
|
|
-
|
|
(12)
|
|
(26)
|
Net
cash generated from (used in) operating activities
|
|
123
|
|
(39)
|
|
138
|
Investing
activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital
contributions to subsidiaries, associates and joint
ventures
|
|
(2,907)
|
|
(760)
|
|
(144)
|
Additions of
investment properties
|
|
(5)
|
|
(169)
|
|
(4)
|
Proceeds from sale
of investment properties
|
|
4,340
|
|
677
|
|
402
|
Proceeds from sale
of subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures
|
|
186
|
|
-
|
|
23
|
Additions of
property, plant and equipment
|
|
(1)
|
|
(1)
|
|
(1)
|
Additions of
investments in financial assets
|
|
(1,563)
|
|
(1,343)
|
|
(370)
|
Proceeds from sale
of investments in financial assets
|
|
2,152
|
|
1,261
|
|
333
|
Proceeds from
/ (Payments of) derivative financial instruments
|
|
119
|
|
(8)
|
|
-
|
Interest
received
|
|
172
|
|
-
|
|
2
|
Loans granted to
subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures
|
|
-
|
|
(2)
|
|
(153)
|
Proceeds from loans
granted to subsidiaries, associates and joint
ventures
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
10
|
Share-holding
acquisition in equity investees associates
|
|
-
|
|
(6)
|
|
(1)
|
Dividends
received
|
|
-
|
|
224
|
|
392
|
Net
cash generated from (used in) investing activities
|
|
2,493
|
|
(127)
|
|
489
|
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
Schedule
III (Continued)
Statements of Cash Flows for the fiscal years
ended June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014 (Continued)
|
|
June
30,
2016
|
|
June
30,
2015
|
|
June
30,
2014
|
Financing
activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bank overdrafts,
net
|
|
496
|
|
346
|
|
(95)
|
Proceeds from
borrowings
|
|
-
|
|
210
|
|
-
|
Payment of
non-convertible notes
|
|
(95)
|
|
-
|
|
(214)
|
Repurchase of
treasury shares
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(38)
|
Repurchase of
non-convertible notes
|
|
(121)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Payments of
borrowings
|
|
(100)
|
|
(110)
|
|
-
|
Early payment
of non-convertible notes
|
|
(2,261)
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Dividends
paid
|
|
(9)
|
|
(48)
|
|
(90)
|
Interest
paid
|
|
(599)
|
|
(358)
|
|
(251)
|
Payment of
borrowings from subsidiaries, associates and joint
ventures
|
|
(3)
|
|
(3)
|
|
(219)
|
Issuance of
non-convertible notes
|
|
7
|
|
36
|
|
218
|
Borrowings from
subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures
|
|
72
|
|
53
|
|
36
|
Net
cash (used in) generated from financing activities
|
|
(2,613)
|
|
126
|
|
(653)
|
Net
increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
|
|
3
|
|
(40)
|
|
(26)
|
The accompanying
notes are an integral part of these condensed financial
information.
1. Basis
of preparation and summering of the significant accounting
policies
The Financial
Statements of the Company for the years ended June 30, 2016 and
2015 have been prepared in accordance with the Technical Resolution
N° 26 of the Argentine Federation of Professional Councils in
Economic Sciences ("FACPCE", as per its Spanish acronym), adopted
by the National Securities Commission ("CNV", as per its Spanish
acronym). This Technical Resolution differs from International
Accounting Standard ("IAS") 1 “Presentation of Financial
Statements” issued by the International Accounting Standards
Board ("IASB"), in reference to the accounting measurement criteria
of the investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates,
which are accounted for under the equity method described by IAS 28
“Investments in Associates”. This criterion differs
from the provisions of paragraph 38 of IAS 27 “Separate
Financial Statements”, whereby such investments are measured
at cost or fair value. The Company adopted IFRS in the fiscal year
beginning on July 1st, 2012, being its transition date July 1st,
2011.
The CNV, through
General Resolutions N° 562/09 and 576/10, has provided for the
application of Technical Resolution N° 26 and its amendment
Technical Resolution N° 29 of the FACPCE, which adopt the
International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”),
issued by the International Accounting Standards Board
(“IASB”), for companies subject to the public offering
regime ruled by Law 17,811, due to the listing of their shares or
corporate notes, and for entities that have applied for
authorization to be listed under the mentioned regime.
The principal
accounting policies adopted of these Financial Statements are
included in Note 2 to the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements
except for the accounting measurement criteria of the investments
in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates explained in the
paragraph above.
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
Schedule
III (Continued)
2. Investment
in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures
(Continued)
Detailed below is
the evolution of the Company’s investments in subsidiaries,
associates and joint ventures of the Company, for the years ended
June 30, 2016 and 2015:
|
June
30,
2016
|
|
June
30,
2015
|
Beginning
of year
|
2,140
|
|
3,441
|
Capital
contribution (i)
|
2,907
|
|
1,378
|
Share of profit /
(loss), net
|
(335)
|
|
158
|
Translation
adjustment
|
(191)
|
|
(124)
|
Cash dividends
(ii)
|
(286)
|
|
(455)
|
Reimbursement of
expired dividends
|
10
|
|
1
|
Merger–spin-off
|
(165)
|
|
-
|
Acquisition of
non-controlling interest
|
(19)
|
|
22
|
Intergroup
transactions from transfer of assets
|
-
|
|
(2,158)
|
Disposal of
subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures
|
(3)
|
|
-
|
Capital reduction
(iii)
|
-
|
|
(123)
|
Other
comprehensive
|
(47)
|
|
-
|
Other
reserves
|
36
|
|
-
|
End
of the year (iv) (v)
|
4,047
|
|
2,140
|
(i)
During the year
capital contributions were made to Tyrus S.A. and Manibil S.A. for
Ps. 2,897 and Ps. 10, respectively. During the fiscal year
ended as of June 30, 2015 capital contributions were made to
Manibil S.A., Tyrus S.A., Solares and Efanur S.A. for Ps. 7, Ps.
1,288, Ps. 1 and Ps. 82 respectively.
(ii)
During the year
Palermo Invest S.A., Inversora Bolívar S.A., ECLSA, Cyrsa and
IRSA CP distributed dividends to the Company for an amount of Ps.
3, Ps. 3, Ps. 3, Ps. 6 and Ps. 271, respectively. During the year
ended June 30, 2015, IRSA CP, Cyrsa S.A., BHSA, Inversora Bolivar
S.A. and ECLSA, distributed dividends to the company for an amount
of Ps. 418, Ps. 31, Ps. 2, Ps. 2, and Ps. 2,
respectively.
(iii)
During the year
ended June 30, 2015, Cyrsa S.A. and Nuevas Fronteras S.A. made a
capital reduction to the Company in the amount of Ps. 111 and Ps.
12, respectively.
(iv)
As of June 30, 2015
includes (Ps. 583) corresponding to equity interest in IRSA CP,
included in Other Liabilities non-current. Even though the Company
had positive financial position and income, under applicable
accounting standards, the Company recorded an adjustment to
consolidated income items included in the asset balance of the
subsidiary, resulting in a negative accounting
exposure.
(v)
Includes a balance
of Ps. (5) reflecting interests in companies with negative equity
as of June 30, 2016 corresponding to the equity interest in Hoteles
Argentinos S.A..
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
Schedule
III (Continued)
3. Borrowings
Company’s
borrowings as of June 30, 2016 and 2015 are as
follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Secured
/ unsecured
|
Currency
|
Fixed
Rate / Floating
|
Effective
interest
rate %
|
|
|
|
Non-current
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
IRSA NCN due
2017
|
Unsecured
|
US$
|
Fixed
|
8.50%
|
75
|
-
|
1,355
|
IRSA NCN due
2020
|
Unsecured
|
US$
|
Fixed
|
11.50%
|
75
|
1,063
|
1,345
|
IRSA NCN due
2017
|
Unsecured
|
Ps.
|
Floating
|
|
11
|
-
|
11
|
Non-current
borrowings
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,063
|
2,711
|
Related
parties (1)
|
|
|
|
|
|
161
|
108
|
Total
non-current borrowings
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,224
|
2,819
|
Current
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
IRSA NCN due
2017
|
Unsecured
|
US$
|
Fixed
|
8.50%
|
75
|
1,159
|
48
|
IRSA NCN due
2020
|
Unsecured
|
US$
|
Fixed
|
11.50%
|
75
|
56
|
70
|
IRSA NCN due
2017
|
Unsecured
|
Ps.
|
Floating
|
|
11
|
11
|
-
|
IRSA NCN due
2015
|
Unsecured
|
Ps.
|
Floating
|
|
-
|
-
|
214
|
Bank
overdrafts
|
Unsecured
|
Ps.
|
Floating
|
-
|
-
|
859
|
352
|
Bank
loans
|
Unsecured
|
Ps.
|
Fixed
|
23%
|
-
|
-
|
100
|
Borrowings
current
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,085
|
784
|
Related parties
(1)
|
|
|
|
|
|
162
|
66
|
Total
Current
borrowings
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,247
|
850
|
Total
borrowings
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,471
|
3,669
|
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
Schedule
III (Continued)
3.
Borrowings
(Continued)
(1)
Related parties
breakdown:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Secured
/ unsecured
|
Currency
|
Fixed
Rate/ Floating
|
Effective
interest
rate %
|
|
|
|
Non-current
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Inversora
Bolívar
S.A.
|
Unsecured
|
Ps.
|
Floating
|
|
4
|
6
|
-
|
Nuevas Fronteras
S.A.
|
Unsecured
|
Ps.
|
Floating
|
|
21
|
30
|
21
|
Cyrsa
S.A.
|
Unsecured
|
Ps.
|
Floating
|
|
13
|
-
|
14
|
Ritelco
S.A.
|
Unsecured
|
US$
|
Floating
|
|
8
|
125
|
73
|
Total
non-current related parties borrowings
|
|
|
|
|
|
161
|
108
|
Current
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Inversora
Bolívar
S.A.
|
Unsecured
|
Ps.
|
Floating
|
|
7
|
-
|
9
|
Nuevas Fronteras
S.A.
|
Unsecured
|
Ps.
|
Floating
|
|
21
|
-
|
4
|
IRSA Propiedades
Comerciales S.A.
|
Unsecured
|
US$
|
Fixed
|
|
4
|
66
|
38
|
E-commerce Latina
S.A. .
|
Unsecured
|
Ps.
|
Floating
|
|
-
|
-
|
8
|
Ritelco
S.A.
|
Unsecured
|
Ps.
|
Floating
|
|
-
|
-
|
5
|
Ritelco
S.A.
|
Unsecured
|
US$
|
Floating
|
|
8
|
9
|
2
|
Ritelco
S.A.
|
Unsecured
|
US$
|
Floating
|
4%
|
5
|
73
|
-
|
Cyrsa
S.A.
|
Unsecured
|
Ps.
|
Floating
|
|
13
|
14
|
-
|
Total
current related parties borrowings
|
|
|
|
|
|
162
|
66
|
Total
related parties borrowings
|
|
|
|
|
|
323
|
174
|
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements (Continued)
(All amounts in
millions of Argentine Pesos, except otherwise
indicated)
Schedule
III (Continued)
3. Borrowings
(Continued)
As of June 30, 2016
and 2015 total borrowings include collateralized liabilities
(seller leases and long-term loans) of Ps. 0.4 and Ps. 0.1,
respectively. These borrowings are mainly collateralized by
property, plant and equipment of the Company.
Borrowings also
include liabilities under finance leases where the Company is the
lessee and which therefore have to be measured in accordance with
IAS 17 “Leases”.
The following table
shows the maturity of the Company's borrowings (excluding finance
leases) and the classification regarding interest rates is as
follows:
|
June
30,
2016
|
|
June
30,
2015
|
Principal
|
|
|
|
Less than 1
year
|
2,126
|
|
715
|
Between 1 and 2
years
|
-
|
|
1,378
|
Between 2 and 3
years
|
-
|
|
21
|
Between 3 and 4
years
|
-
|
|
-
|
Between 4 and 5
years
|
1,189
|
|
73
|
Later than five
years
|
-
|
|
1,345
|
Total
principal
|
3,315
|
|
3,532
|
Accrue
interest and expenses
|
|
|
|
Less than 1
year
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121
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135
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Between 1 and 2
years
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-
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2
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Between 2 and 3
years
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30
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-
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Between 3 and 4
years
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-
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-
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Between 4 and 5
years
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5
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-
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Total
accrue interest and
expenses
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156
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137
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Total
borrowings
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3,471
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3,669
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The fair value of
current borrowings at fixed-rate and current and non-current
borrowings at floating-rate approximates their carrying amount, as
the impact of discounting is not significant. The fair value is
calculated under the discount cash flow method (Level 2 of fair
value).
REPORT
OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To
the Board of Directors and Shareholders of
Banco
Hipotecario S.A.
We
have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Banco
Hipotecario S.A. and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as
the “Bank”) as of June 30, 2016 and 2015 and the
related consolidated statements of income, of changes in
shareholders' equity and of cash flows for each of the three
twelve-month periods in the period ended June 30, 2016. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Bank's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We
conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public
Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards
require that we plan and perform an 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.
In
our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to
above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of Banco Hipotecario S.A. and its subsidiaries as of June
30, 2016 and 2015, and the results of their operations and their
cash flows for each of the three twelve-month periods in the period
ended June 30, 2016 in conformity with accounting rules prescribed
by the Banco Central de la República Argentina (the
“BCRA”).
The
Bank’s consolidated financial statements have been prepared
in accordance with Argentine Banking GAAP, which differs in certain
significant respects from U.S. GAAP. Such differences involve
methods of measuring the amounts shown in the consolidated
financial statements, as well as additional disclosures required by
U.S. GAAP and regulations of the SEC. These consolidated financial
statements include solely a reconciliation of net income and
shareholders’ equity to U.S. GAAP. Pursuant to Item 17 of
Form 20-F, this reconciliation does not include disclosure of all
information that would be required by U.S. GAAP and regulations of
the SEC. Information relating to the nature and effect of the
differences between accounting rules prescribed by the BCRA and
U.S. GAAP is presented in Note 34 to the consolidated financial
statements.
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Buenos
Aires, Argentina
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August 10, 2016,
except for notes 37 and 39 as to which
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the date is October 31, 2016
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Price Waterhouse & Co S.R.L.
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By:/s/
Diego Sisto
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Diego
Sisto
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Partner
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BANCO HIPOTECARIO SA
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
As of June 30, 2016 and 2015
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and
as otherwise indicated)
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June 30,
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2016
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2015
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ASSETS
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Cash
and due from
banks…………………………………………...
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Ps.
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607,656
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Ps.
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492,233
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Banks
and
correspondents…………………………………………..
|
|
2,694,184
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2,709,342
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3,301,840
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3,201,575
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Government
and corporate securities (Note
4)……………………..
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5,269,499
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5,271,583
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Loans
(Note 5)
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Mortgage
loans…………………………………………………...
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2,429,322
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2,413,401
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Credit
card
loans………………………………………………….
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10,573,083
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8,500,601
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Other
loans………………………………………………………..
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9,203,915
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8,334,879
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22,206,320
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19,248,881
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Plus:
Accrued interest
receivable…………………………………
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240,885
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218,089
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Less:
Allowance for loan losses (Note
6)……………………..….
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(493,536)
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(433,825)
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21,953,669
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19,033,145
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Other
receivables from financial transactions (Note 7)
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Collateral
receivable under repurchase
agreements………………
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75,695
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35,621
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Amounts
receivable under derivative financial
instruments..……
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54,281
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4,785
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Loans
in trust pending securitization
…………………………….
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8,390
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10,301
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Amounts
receivable under reverse repurchase agreements of government and
corporate securities
…………..……...………..
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541,283
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94,597
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Other
(Note
7)..……………….………………………….……….
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6,177,987
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3,247,013
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6,857,636
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3,392,317
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Plus:
Accrued interest
receivable………………………………...
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7,577
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8,440
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Less:
Allowance for Other receivables from financial
transactions…………………………………………….……….
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(23,624)
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(22,611)
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6,841,589
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3,378,146
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Assets
under financial
leases………………………………………..
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135,302
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125,461
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Investments
in other
companies…………………………………….
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129,698
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70,806
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Miscellaneous
receivables (Note
8)..………..…….………………..
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1,748,707
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1,559,217
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Bank
premises and equipment (Note
9)..……..….…………………
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317,098
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186,320
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Miscellaneous
assets (Note
10)……..…………….………………...
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253,467
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60,413
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Intangible
assets (Note
11)…….…………………..………………..
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552,755
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426,148
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Items
pending
allocation……………………………………...…….
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23,705
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8,542
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Total Assets…………………...……..………………………….
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Ps.
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40,527,329
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Ps.
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33,321,356
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The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated
financial statements.
BANCO HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET – (Continued)
As of June 30, 2016 and 2015
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and
as otherwise indicated)
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June 30
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2016
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2015
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
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LIABILITIES
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Deposits
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Checking
accounts…………………………………………………
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Ps.
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1,564,438
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Ps.
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3,151,296
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Saving
accounts……………………………………………………
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2,848,403
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2,953,065
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Time
deposits………………………………………………………
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12,908,292
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11,898,186
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Other
deposit
accounts……………………………………………..
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178,137
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188,604
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17,499,270
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18,191,151
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Plus:
Accrued interest
payable…………………………………….
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294,263
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|
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237,680
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17,793,533
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18,428,831
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Other
liabilities from financial transactions
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|
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Other
banks and international entities (Note
14)…………………..
|
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276,006
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297,357
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Bonds
(Note
15)……………………………………………………
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9,270,847
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4,926,694
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Argentine
Central
Bank……………………………………………
|
|
113
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|
115
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Amounts payable
under derivative financial
instruments.……..…
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669,472
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334,874
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Borrowings under
repurchase agreements collateralized by government
securities……...…………………………………….
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66,973
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93,660
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Obligation to
return securities acquired under reverse repurchase agreements of
government and corporate securities (Note 13)….
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590,154
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34,481
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Other……….………………………………………………….…...
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3,216,262
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1,867,191
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14,089,827
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7,554,372
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Plus:
Accrued interest
payable…………………………………….
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358,364
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135,471
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14,448,191
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7,689,843
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Miscellaneous
liabilities
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Taxes………………………………………………………………
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511,106
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326,154
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Sundry
creditors (Note
20)………………………………………...
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945,888
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1,468,191
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Other
(Note
20)…………………………………………………….
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384,410
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272,415
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1,841,404
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2,066,760
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Reserve
for contingencies (Note
12)………………………………...
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300,059
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221,950
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Subordinated
bonds (Note
16)……………………..……………….
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|
121,245
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100,452
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Items
pending
allocation………………………………………..…...
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|
76,448
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44,847
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Non-controlling
interest …………………………………………….
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|
130,207
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|
67,957
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|
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Total
Liabilities………………..……………………………….
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34,711,087
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28,620,640
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
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Common
stock……………………………………………………….
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|
1,463,365
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|
|
1,463,365
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Treasury
stock………………………………………………………..
|
|
54,149
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|
|
54,149
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Paid
in
capital………………………………………………………..
|
|
834
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|
|
834
|
Inflation
adjustment on common
stock……………………………...
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|
699,601
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|
699,601
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Reserves……………………………………………………………...
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|
2,059,361
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1,842,198
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Retained
earnings…………………….....………………...………….
|
|
1,538,932
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|
|
640,569
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Total Shareholders'
Equity…………….……………………...
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|
5,816,242
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|
4,700,716
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Total Liabilities and
Shareholders' Equity………………..…
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Ps.
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40,527,329
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Ps.
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33,321,356
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The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated
financial statements.
BANCO HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
For the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015 and
2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and
as otherwise indicated)
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June 30,
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2016
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2015
|
|
2014
|
Financial
income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest
on loans and other receivables from financial
transactions………………………….
|
Ps.
|
6,520,816
|
Ps.
|
4,326,324
|
Ps.
|
3,779,073
|
Income
from government and corporate securities.
|
|
2,584,524
|
|
1,191,396
|
|
904,985
|
Other……………………………………….……..
|
|
13,177
|
|
6,250
|
|
12,186
|
|
|
9,118,517
|
|
5,523,970
|
|
4,696,244
|
Financial
expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest
on deposits and other liabilities from financial
transactions.…………………………
|
|
5,008,083
|
|
2,801,201
|
|
2,063,512
|
Contributions
and taxes on financial income….….
|
|
682,258
|
|
442,814
|
|
339,676
|
|
|
5,690,341
|
|
3,244,015
|
|
2,403,188
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross brokerage
margin…….....................................
|
Ps.
|
3,428,176
|
Ps.
|
2,279,955
|
Ps.
|
2,293,056
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Provision
for loan losses (Note
6)……..…..….…….
|
|
356,492
|
|
375,270
|
|
303,348
|
Income
from services
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Insurance
premiums………………..……………..
|
|
1,831,371
|
|
1,255,436
|
|
895,129
|
Commissions
(Note
21)……………..……………
|
|
1,783,121
|
|
1,295,325
|
|
866,616
|
Other
(Note
21)……………………..…………….
|
|
824,753
|
|
733,262
|
|
356,153
|
|
|
4,439,245
|
|
3,284,023
|
|
2,117,898
|
Expenses
for services
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Insurance
claims………………………………….
|
|
59,077
|
|
149,871
|
|
174,715
|
Commissions
(Note
21)…………………………..
|
|
917,622
|
|
540,542
|
|
446,257
|
Contributions
and taxes on income from
services………………………………………..
|
|
112,991
|
|
78,457
|
|
61,666
|
|
|
1,089,690
|
|
768,870
|
|
682,638
|
Administrative
expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Salaries
and social security
contributions….…..….
|
|
2,337,388
|
|
1,775,548
|
|
1,284,840
|
Advertising
expenses……………………….…..…
|
|
167,040
|
|
179,542
|
|
118,277
|
Value
added tax and other
taxes…………………..
|
|
242,738
|
|
167,249
|
|
113,917
|
Directors’
and Syndics’
fees……………….…..….
|
|
102,926
|
|
65,788
|
|
71,027
|
Fees
for administrative
services…………………..
|
|
622,664
|
|
406,690
|
|
258,668
|
Maintenance
and
repairs..………………….……...
|
|
135,876
|
|
96,821
|
|
53,981
|
Electricity
and
communications...………………...
|
|
177,198
|
|
116,907
|
|
71,942
|
Depreciation
of bank premises and equipment…...
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|
59,031
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|
35,267
|
|
20,992
|
Rent……………………..………………….……...
|
|
132,311
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|
97,482
|
|
69,774
|
Other……………………………………….…..….
|
|
514,293
|
|
425,595
|
|
277,361
|
|
|
4,491,465
|
|
3,366,889
|
|
2,340,779
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
income from financial
transactions…….............
|
Ps.
|
1,929,774
|
Ps.
|
1,052,949
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Ps.
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1,084,189
|
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated
financial statements.
BANCO HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME – (Continued)
For the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015 and
2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
|
|
June 30,
|
|
|
2016
|
|
2015
|
|
2014
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Miscellaneous
income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Penalty
interest….……………………………………
|
|
96,964
|
|
86,874
|
|
59,281
|
Loans
recoveries.…….………………………………
|
|
320,934
|
|
171,781
|
|
82,104
|
Other
(Note
22)……………….……………………...
|
|
128,645
|
|
58,875
|
|
47,543
|
|
|
546,543
|
|
317,530
|
|
188,928
|
Miscellaneous
expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Provision
for other contingencies and miscellaneous
receivables………………………………………...
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|
290,563
|
|
132,614
|
|
67,564
|
Other
(Note
22)…………………………………….....
|
|
377,835
|
|
336,720
|
|
220,430
|
|
|
668,398
|
|
469,334
|
|
287,994
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income
before income taxes and Non-controlling
interest..…………………………………………......
|
Ps.
|
1,807,919
|
Ps.
|
901,145
|
Ps.
|
985,123
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income
taxes (Note
24)……………………………..….
|
|
698,387
|
|
377,613
|
|
369,127
|
Non-controlling
interest………………………..…….....
|
|
5,998
|
|
13,658
|
|
11,031
|
Net
income for the
period……..………………….
|
Ps.
|
1,115,530
|
Ps.
|
537,190
|
Ps.
|
627,027
|
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated
financial statements.
BANCO HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS'
EQUITY
For the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015 and
2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and
as otherwise indicated)
|
|
Common
stock
(Note
26)
|
|
Paid
in capital (Note 26)
|
|
Treasury
stock (Note 26)
|
|
Inflation
adjustment of common stock
(Note
26)
|
Reserves
|
|
Retained
earnings
|
|
Total
shareholders’ equity
|
|
Legal
(Note
26)
|
|
Voluntary
(Note
26)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance as of June 30,
2013……………...
|
Ps.
|
1,463,365
|
Ps.
|
834
|
Ps.
|
54,149
|
Ps.
|
699,601
|
Ps.
|
526,828
|
Ps.
|
367,601
|
Ps.
|
495,938
|
Ps.
|
3,608,316
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distribution of
retained earnings approved by the
General Shareholders’ Meeting held on
08/23/13
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
68,721
|
|
244,886
|
|
(343,607)
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|
(30,000)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distribution of
retained earnings approved by the
General Shareholders’ Meeting held on
04/24/14
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
84,190
|
|
-
|
|
(84,190)
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
income for the period
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
627,027
|
|
627,027
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance as of June 30,
2014……………...
|
Ps.
|
1,463,365
|
Ps.
|
834
|
Ps.
|
54,149
|
Ps.
|
699,601
|
Ps.
|
679,739
|
Ps.
|
612,487
|
Ps.
|
695,168
|
Ps.
|
4,205,343
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distribution of
retained earnings approved by the
General Shareholders’ Meeting held on 04/24/14. Approval of
BCRA on 12/23/14
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
(41,817)
|
|
(41,817)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distribution of
retained earnings approved by the
General Shareholders’ Meeting held on
03/21/15.
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
109,994
|
|
439,978
|
|
(549,972)
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
income for the period
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
537,190
|
|
537,190
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance as of June 30,
2015……………...
|
Ps.
|
1,463,365
|
Ps.
|
834
|
Ps.
|
54,149
|
Ps.
|
699,601
|
Ps.
|
789,733
|
Ps.
|
1,052,465
|
Ps.
|
640,569
|
Ps.
|
4,700,716
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distribution of
retained earnings approved by the
General Shareholders’ Meeting held on
04/13/16
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
217,163
|
|
-
|
|
(217,163)
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
income for the period
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
1,115,530
|
|
1,115,530
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance as of June 30,
2016……………...
|
Ps.
|
1,463,365
|
Ps.
|
834
|
Ps.
|
54,149
|
Ps.
|
699,601
|
Ps.
|
1,006,896
|
Ps.
|
1,052,465
|
Ps.
|
1,538,936
|
Ps.
|
5,816,242
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated
financial statements
BANCO HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015 and
2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data and
as otherwise indicated)
|
|
2016
|
|
2015
|
|
2014
|
Cash flows from operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
income..……...………………………….………………………
|
Ps.
|
1,115,530
|
Ps.
|
537,190
|
Ps.
|
627,027
|
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by Cash Flows from operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Provision
for loan losses and for contingencies and miscellaneous
receivables, net of
reversals………………………………...……..
|
|
326,121
|
|
258,567
|
|
273,423
|
Net
gain on investment government
securities………………...…....
|
|
(642,081)
|
|
(179,430)
|
|
(89,484)
|
Gain
/ (loss) on derivative financial
instruments……..……..………
|
|
-
|
|
(63)
|
|
-
|
(Gain)
/ loss on equity
investments………........................................
|
|
(34,644)
|
|
(6,641)
|
|
-
|
Depreciation
and
amortization……………………………………...
|
|
191,298
|
|
114,799
|
|
66,103
|
Net
gain on sale of premises and equipment and miscellaneous
assets………………………………….…………………………...
|
|
(3,562)
|
|
(578)
|
|
(2,944)
|
Net
Indexing (CER and CVS) and interest of loans and deposits incurred
but not
paid…………………………………..……..……...
|
|
(318,632)
|
|
(177,558)
|
|
(19,112)
|
Non-controlling
interest…………………………………………......
|
|
(5,998)
|
|
(13,658)
|
|
(11,031)
|
Net
change in trading
securities………………………………….....
|
|
(756,478)
|
|
1,269,136
|
|
(858,189)
|
Net
change in other
assets……………..……………………………
|
|
(2,981,939)
|
|
(2,843,858)
|
|
(661,376)
|
Net
change in other
liabilities………….……………………………
|
|
1,939,825
|
|
1,179,439
|
|
1,391,036
|
Net cash (used in) operating
activities…………………………....
|
|
(1,170,560)
|
|
137,345
|
|
715,453
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from investing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Increase)/Decrease
in loans,
net………………….………………...
|
|
(4,403,465)
|
|
(4,502,150)
|
|
(5,780,425)
|
Proceeds
from securitization of consumer
loans…………………....
|
|
894,363
|
|
401,331
|
|
749,589
|
Proceeds
from maturities of available for sale
securities.…...….......
|
|
417,797
|
|
808,876
|
|
81,100
|
Purchases
of investments in other companies, net of
sales…………
|
|
(19,500)
|
|
(45,000)
|
|
(10,013)
|
Proceeds
from sales, net of payments for purchases, of available for sale
securities……………………………………………………
|
|
657,857
|
|
(2,082,693)
|
|
(1,166,729)
|
Proceeds
from sale of premises and
equipment…………………….
|
|
(3,890)
|
|
8,491
|
|
1,874
|
Purchases
of premises and equipment, miscellaneous and intangible
assets……………………………………………….......
|
|
(637,847)
|
|
(350,659)
|
|
(212,026)
|
Net cash provided by investing
activities……………………........
|
|
(3,094,685)
|
|
(5,761,804)
|
|
(6,336,630)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from financing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase
in deposits,
net…………………...………………………...
|
|
(691,881)
|
|
4,499,808
|
|
4,792,123
|
Principal
payments on bonds, notes, and other
debts……………….
|
|
(3,737,599)
|
|
(626,754)
|
|
(853,108)
|
Proceeds
from issuance of bonds, notes and other
debts……………
|
|
8,103,404
|
|
1,934,019
|
|
1,435,183
|
Payments
of debt issuance
cost……………………………………..
|
|
(90,494)
|
|
(19,406)
|
|
(12,855)
|
Distribution
of
dividends……………………………………...…….
|
|
-
|
|
(41,817)
|
|
(29,968)
|
(Decrease)/Increase
in borrowings,
net……………………………..
|
|
68,283
|
|
(23,518)
|
|
806,185
|
Net cash provided by financing
activities………………………...
|
|
3,651,713
|
|
5,722,332
|
|
6,137,560
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
increase/(decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents………………
|
|
(613,532)
|
|
97,873
|
|
516,383
|
Cash
and cash equivalents at the beginning of the
period…………..
|
|
3,201,575
|
|
3,008,168
|
|
2,217,327
|
Effect
of foreign exchange changes on cash and cash
equivalents....
|
|
713,797
|
|
95,534
|
|
274,458
|
Cash and cash equivalents at
the end of the period……………
|
Ps.
|
3,301,840
|
Ps.
|
3,201,575
|
Ps.
|
3,008,168
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental
disclosure of cash flow information:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
paid for
interest…………………………………………..…
|
Ps.
|
4,078,196
|
Ps.
|
2,525,829
|
Ps.
|
1,555,976
|
Cash
paid for presumptive minimum income tax and income
tax.
|
|
523,373
|
|
343,504
|
|
113,576
|
Non-cash
transactions involving
securitizations………………....
|
|
372,198
|
|
151,576
|
|
165,249
|
The accompanying notes are an
integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
a. Description of business
Banco Hipotecario SA (herein
after referred to as the “Bank” or “BHSA”),
is a commercial bank, organized under the laws of
Argentina.
The Bank historically has provided general banking
services, focused on individual residential mortgage loans and
construction-project loans directly to customers as well as
indirectly through selected banks and other financial
intermediaries throughout Argentina. In 2004, as part of its
business diversification strategy, the Bank resumed the
mortgage lending and expanded its product offerings, beginning to
offer personal loans, credit card loans and also engaging in mortgage loan securitizations,
mortgage loan servicing, other corporate loans and mortgage-related
insurance in connection with its lending
activities.
b. Basis of presentation
The consolidated financial statements of the Bank
have been prepared in accordance with the rules of Banco Central de
la República Argentina (“Argentine Central Bank”
or “BCRA”) which prescribe the accounting reporting and
disclosure requirements for banks and financial institutions in
Argentina (“Argentine Banking GAAP”). Argentine Banking
GAAP differ in certain significant respects from generally accepted
accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S.
GAAP”). Such differences involve methods of measuring
the amounts shown in the consolidated financial statements, as well
as additional disclosures required by U.S. GAAP and regulations of
the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). These
consolidated financial statements include solely a reconciliation
of net income and shareholders’ equity to U.S. GAAP. Pursuant
to Item 17 of Form 20-F, this reconciliation does not include
disclosure of all information that would be required by U.S. GAAP
and Regulation S-X of the SEC. See note 34 for
details.
Certain disclosures
required by the Argentine Banking GAAP have not been presented
herein since they are not required under U.S. GAAP or the SEC and
are not considered to be relevant to the accompanying consolidated
financial statements taken as a whole.
Certain
reclassifications of prior year’s information have been made
to conform to current year presentation. Such reclassifications do
not have a significant impact on the Bank financial
statements.
c. Principles of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the
accounts of the Bank and its subsidiaries over which the Bank has
effective control. The percentages directly or indirectly
held in those companies’ capital stock as of June 30, 2016
and 2015 are as follows:
Issuing Company
|
June 30,
|
2016
|
2015
|
BHN
Sociedad de Inversión Sociedad Anónima
|
99.99%
|
99.99%
|
BHN
Seguros Generales Sociedad Anónima (a)
|
99.99%
|
99.99%
|
BHN
Vida Sociedad Anónima (a)
|
99.99%
|
99.99%
|
BACS
Banco de Crédito y Securitización Sociedad
Anónima
|
87.50%
|
87.50%
|
BACS
Administradora de activos S.A. S.G.F.C.I.
|
85.00%
|
85.00%
|
Tarshop
S.A. (b)
|
80.00%
|
80.00%
|
BH
Valores SA
|
100.00%
|
100.00%
|
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
(a)
On December 2, 2015, the Bank took notice of an observation raised
by the Superintendent of Financial Institutions reporting to the
Argentine Central Bank with regard to the insurance business
developed by Banco Hipotecario S.A. through BHN Vida S.A. and BHN
Seguros Generales S.A.
The
observation requires the enforcement of the credit scoring
regulations, which impose a 12.5% limit on interests in the capital
stock and voting rights of other companies.
In
reply, the Bank has claimed that such observation should be
revised, in that the Bank is allowed to conduct the business in
question pursuant to the Privatization Law No. 24,855 and its
regulations, in particular Decree No. 1394/98, as continuing
company of Banco Hipotecario Nacional.
(b)
On September 11, 2015, November 4, 2015 and June 23,2016, the Board
of Directors of Banco Hipotecario S.A. unanimously approved an
irrevocable capital contribution to Tarshop S.A. in the amount of
Ps.52,500, Ps.52,500 and Ps.250,000, respectively, to be made by
shareholders Banco Hipotecario S.A. and IRSA Propiedades
Comerciales S.A. (continuing company after Alto Palermo
S.A.’s change of corporate name) pro rata of their
shareholdings so that Tarshop S.A. should have sufficient resources
for its operating activities, in line with the capitalization
program previously approved.
All
significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been
eliminated in consolidation.
d. Presentation of financial statements in constant argentine
pesos
The financial
statements have been adjusted for inflation in conformity with the
guidelines set in Communication “A” 551 of the
Argentine Central Bank up to the financial year ended December 31,
1994, and prepared in accordance with the standards laid down by
CONAU 1 Circular. As from January 1, 1995, and according to the
authorization accorded by Resolution N° 388 of the Argentine
Central Bank's Superintendency of Financial and Exchange
Institutions, the Bank discontinued the adjustment for inflation of
its financial statements until December 31, 2001. As from January
1, 2002, as a result of the application of Communication
“A” 3702 which established the repeal of any legal and
regulatory rule that did not allow companies to restate their
accounting balances at period-end currency values, the Bank resumed
the application of the adjustment for inflation in accordance with
the rules issued in due time by the Argentine Central Bank using
the adjustment coefficient derived from the domestic wholesale
price index published by the National Statistics and Census
Institute (INDEC). Furthermore, it has been considered that the
accounting measurements derived from the changes in the purchasing
power of the currency between December 31, 1994 and 2001 are stated
in the currency value as of the latter date.
On March 25, 2003,
the Executive Branch issued Decree 664 establishing that the
financial statements for years ending as from that date are to be
stated in nominal currency. Consequently, in accordance with
Communication “A” 3921 of the BCRA, the restatement of
the financial statements was discontinued as from March 1,
2003.
Pursuant to the
Argentine professional accounting standards in effect in the City
of Buenos Aires, the financial statements must be stated in
constant currency. The restatement method and the need to apply it
arise from requirements contained in Technical Pronouncements No. 6
and No. 17 of the Argentine Federation of Professional Councils in
Economic Sciences (FACPCE), as amended by Technical Pronouncement
No. 39 issued by the referred entity on October 4, 2013 and
approved by the Professional Council in Economic Sciences of the
City of Buenos Aires on April 16, 2014. These standards provide
that the effects of inflation should be recognized in the financial
statements in the event that certain conditions in the Argentine
economy are met
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
As of June 30,
2016, the cumulative inflation rate for three consecutive years
endede on such dates could not be calculated on the basis of
official data provided by the Argentine Institute of Statistics and
Census since, in October 2015, the referred entity discontinued the
calculation of the Wholesale Domestic Price Index (IPIM), and
resumed it in January 2016.
This circumstance
should be taken into account when analyzing and interpreting these
financial statements, which have been prepared in line with the
accounting standards issued by the Argentine Central Bank for
application by financial institutions.
2. Significant Accounting
Policies
The following is a
summary of significant accounting policies used in the preparation
of the consolidated financial statements.
2.1.
Foreign Currency Assets and Liabilities
US dollar assets
and liabilities have been valued at the rate of exchange between
the peso and the US dollar published by the Argentine Central Bank.
Assets and liabilities valued in foreign currencies other than the
US dollar were converted into the latter currency using the swap
rates communicated by the Argentine Central Bank’s operations
desk, in force at the close of operations on the last business day
of the fiscal period end.
Foreign currency
transactions net gains or losses are recorded within
“Financial income” or “Financial expenses”
in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.
2.2.
Interest accruals and adjustments of principal amounts (CER and
CVS)
Interest accruals
were determined using the exponential method for all lending and
certain borrowing transactions in local and foreign currency, and
interest accruals for loans overdue more than ninety days were
discontinued.
Adjustments of
principal amounts from application of the CER (Reference
Stabilization Index), and CVS were accrued as established by
Argentine Central Bank regulations, and interest accruals on loans
overdue more than ninety days were discontinued.
2.3.
Government and Corporate Securities
Securities
classified as "Holdings booked at fair market value", "Investment
in listed corporate securities" and "Securities issued by the BCRA"
with volatility published by the BCRA, have been valued at
period-end or year-end market quotation.
As of June 30, 2016
and 2015, the Bank maintains in its portfolio overdue income
coupons from the DICY and PARY bonds to be collected.
Securities
classified as “Holdings booked at cost plus return” and
“Securities issued by the BCRA” with no volatility
published by the BCRA or with volatility but which the Entity
decides to book under the first category, have been valued at their
acquisition cost subject to an exponential increase based on the
internal rate of return, net of contra accounts, if
applicable.
2.4.
Loans
The portfolio of
performing loans and loans due ninety days or less has been valued
in terms of the principal amounts actually lent, plus capitalized
interest, net of principal amortization collected and
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
debt
balance refinancing, plus adjustments (from the application of the
CER, and CVS where applicable) and accrued interest receivable and
less the estimated reserve for loan losses.
Other loans to the
public sector:
i. those loans were
valued at cost plus return, taking as cost their book value as of
December 31, 2010.
ii. those originally
granted in foreign currency have been converted into Ps. at
the exchange rate of $1.40 per US dollar, as established by Law
25561, Decree 214 and complementary rules and amendments. Since
February 3, 2002, the CER has been applied to the amount of those
loans and maximum rates have been established, in accordance with
Decree 1579/02, if those assets were subjected to the Exchange of
Provincial Public Debt.
Loans to the
non-financial private sector originally granted in foreign currency
have been converted into pesos at the exchange rate of $1.00 per US
dollar, as established by Law 25561, Decree 214 and complementary
rules and amendments. Since February 3, 2002, the CER and CVS have
been applied to the amount of those loans and maximum rates have
been established, depending on the borrower.
2.5.
Other receivables for financial transactions
The individual
mortgage loans the trustee ownership of which was transferred by
the Bank and recorded in this caption have been valued and
converted into pesos following the criterion described in points
2.2. and 2.4.
The financial trust
participation certificates have been valued according to the equity
method of accounting. Financial trust debt securities have been
stated at cost plus return, index-adjusted by applying the CER to
the appropriate instruments.
Futures
transactions agreed upon that are mainly closed as hedging for the
position in foreign currency have been valued in accordance with
the balances pending settlement. Changes in these values, for all
derivative instruments, are recognized as a gain or loss under the
caption “Financial Income – Interest on loans and other
receivables from financial transactions” or “Financial
Expenses – Interest on deposits and other liabilities from
financial transactions”, respectively.
Unlisted negotiable
obligations have been valued at acquisition cost exponentially
increased according to the internal rate of return.
The Bank holds
Negotiable Obligations in its own portfolio, measured at their
residual value plus interest accrued.
Securities issued
by the BCRA and government securities held as collateral for OTC
transactions are valued as explained in item 2.3 of this
note.
Repo transactions
are carried at the value originally agreed upon, plus accrued
premiums.
2.6.
Receivables for financial leases
Receivables for
financial leases are carried at the current value of the periodic
installments and the residual value previously agreed upon,
calculated as per the conditions set forth in the respective lease
agreements, applying the internal rate of return and net of
allowances for loan losses.
2.7.
Investments in Other Companies
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
Permanent equity
investments in companies where corporate decision are not
influenced, are accounted for the lower of cost and the equity
method. As of June 30, 2016 and 2015 these investments were
recorded at cost.
This caption mainly
includes the equity investments held in: Mercado Abierto
Electrónico Sociedad Anónima, ACH Sociedad Anónima,
Mercado de Valores de Buenos Aires Sociedad Anónima, and
SUPER–CARD S.A..
Additionally the
Bank has participations as protecting partner in mutual guarantee
companies and has made contributions to the companies’ risk
fund.
2.8.
Miscellaneous receivables
Miscellaneous
receivables have been valued at the amounts actually transacted,
plus interest accrued and net of allowances for loan losses or
impairment, if applicable.
2.9.
Bank Premises and Equipment and Miscellaneous Assets
Bank premises and
equipment are recorded at cost, adjusted for inflation (as
described in note 1.d), less accumulated depreciation.
Depreciation is
computed under the straight-line method over the estimated useful
lives of the related assets. The estimated useful lives for bank
premises and equipment are as follows:
Buildings
|
50
years
|
Furniture and
fixtures
|
10
years
|
Machinery and
equipment
|
5
years
|
Other
|
5
years
|
The cost of
maintenance and repairs of these
properties is charged to expense as incurred. The cost of
significant renewals and improvements is added to the carrying
amount of the respective assets. When assets are retired or
otherwise disposed of, the cost and related accumulated
depreciation are removed from the accounts, and any resulting gain
or loss is reflected in the consolidated statement of
income.
The Bank has
recorded under “Miscellaneous assets” - properties received in lieu
of payment of loans. These assets are initially recognized at the
lower of market value or the value of the loan, net of allowances
and subsequently, adjusted for inflation (as described in note
1.d), and depreciation. Depreciation of Miscellaneous assets is
also computed under the straight-line method over the estimated
useful of the related assets.
2.10.
Intangible Assets,
Net
Software expenses
as well as start-up costs are carried at cost, adjusted for
inflation (as described in note 1.d), less accumulated
amortization. These intangible assets are amortized under the
straight-line method over their estimated useful life.
Goodwill is
recorded by the difference between the purchase price and the book
value of the net assets acquired in accordance with Argentine
Central Bank rules, and subsequently amortized in a straight line
basis over the estimated useful life of 60 months.
Given BHSA’s
role as Trustee of the PROCREAR Administrative and Financial Trust,
the Bank has capitalized increased direct expenses incurred in the
mortgage loan origination process, which
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
disbursements would
not have been incurred by it had it not been for the grant of the
related loans in accordance with the provisions of Communication
“A” 5392. Such origination expenses are amortized in 60
monthly installments.
2.11
Housing, life and unemployment insurance premiums in lending
transactions and other transactions originated in its capacity of
insurer, in accordance with the franchise granted by the
privatization law
The Bank's policy
is to recognize the premium income when the corresponding loan
installment accrues, except for those loans that are more than
ninety days in arrears, and allocate the expenditures for claims to
the net income/(loss) for the year in which they
occur.
The Bank has set up
an insurance claim reserve for Ps.1,181 as of June 30, 2015 which
is shown in the "Provisions" caption under
Liabilities.
2.12.
Deposits
Deposits have been
valued at their placement value, plus adjustments from application
of the CER and accrued interest, where applicable. The fixed return
on each transaction is accrued on an exponential basis, while the
variable return on time deposits adjusted by applying the CER and
included in "Investment Accounts" is accrued at the pro rata agreed
upon rate of return based on the improvement in the price of the
financial asset or financial asset indicator, between the time the
transaction is arranged and the end of the month.
2.13.
Other liabilities from financial
transactions
Unsubordinated
negotiable obligations have been valued at their residual value
plus accrued interest.
Futures
transactions agreed upon that are mainly closed as hedging for the
position in foreign currency have been valued in accordance with
the balances pending settlement. Changes in these values, for all
derivative instruments, are recognized as a gain or loss under the
caption “Financial Income – Interest on loans and other
receivables from financial transactions” or “Financial
Expenses – Interest on deposits and other liabilities from
financial transactions”, respectively.
Repo transactions
are carried at the value originally agreed upon plus any accrued
premium amounts.
Reverse repo
transactions are carried at the book value of the underlying
securities in the manner discussed in note 2.3.
2.14.
Miscellaneous liabilities
They are valued at
the amounts actually transacted, plus accrued interest as of fiscal
period or year end.
2.15.
Provisions
The Bank estimates
contingencies and records them in Provisions, under Liabilities, if
applicable according to the estimated likelihood of occurrence.
These provisions cover various items, such as insurance risk,
provisions for lawsuits, provisions for taxes, other contingencies,
etc..
In
addition, the Bank has created the allowance required under
Communication “A” 5689 issued by the Argentine Central
Bank in order to provide for the total amount of administrative
and/or
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
disciplinary
sanctions and criminal penalties supported by first instance
rulings, applied or pursued by the Argentine Central Bank, the
Financial Information Unit, the Argentine Securities Commission and
the Argentine Superintendence of Insurance.
2.16.
Dismissal indemnities
The Bank does not
set up any provisions to cover the risk of dismissal indemnities
involving the staff. The disbursements in respect thereof are
charged to the results for the period or year in which they
occur.
2.17.
Personnel benefits
The Bank has set up
provisions for its employees' retirement plans.
2.18.
Subordinated Bonds
Subordinated
negotiable obligations have been recorded at their residual value
plus interests accrued.
2.19.
Non-controlling interest
The breakdown of
supplementary equity interests recorded in “Non-controlling
interest” in the accompanying
consolidated balance sheets is as follows:
|
June
30,
|
|
2016
|
|
2015
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BACS Banco de
Crédito y Securitización
SA………………….
|
Ps.
|
42,228
|
|
Ps.
|
32,610
|
Tarshop
S.A………………………….……..………………….
|
|
87,979
|
|
|
35,347
|
Total
|
Ps.
|
130,207
|
|
Ps.
|
67,957
|
2.20.
Income Tax
Pursuant to Article
28 of Law 24855, Banco Hipotecario Sociedad Anónima is subject
to income tax, except for all the housing loan transactions carried
out prior to October 23, 1997, date of registration of its by-laws
with the Superintendence of Corporations.
The Bank charges to
income and sets up a provision under Liabilities for the income tax
determined on its taxable transactions in the fiscal year in which
those transactions are carried out.
The Bank recognizes
income tax charges and liabilities on the basis of the tax returns
corresponding to each fiscal year at the statutory tax rates. For
all the periods contemplated in these financial
statements, the corporate tax
rate was 35%. Under Argentine Banking GAAP the Bank does not
recognize deferred income taxes.
2.21.
Minimum notional income tax
In view of the
option granted by the BCRA by means of Communication "A" 4295, as
of June 30, 2015 the Bank capitalized as a minimum notional income
tax credit the tax amount paid in fiscal year 2012. Such credit was
recovered upon filing the income tax return for the fiscal year
2015.
2.22.
Shareholders' Equity
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
Capital stock,
treasury shares, non-capitalized contributions, reserves, and
capital adjustment:
The Shareholders'
Equity account activity and balances prior to December 31, 1994
have been stated in the currency values prevailing at that date,
following the method mentioned in this Note. The transactions
carried out subsequent to that date have been recorded in currency
values of the period or year to which they correspond. The balances
of the Shareholders’ Equity accounts as of June 30, 2016 have
been restated up to February 28, 2003 as explained in the third
paragraph. The adjustment derived from the restatement of the
balance of "Capital Stock" was allocated to "Equity Adjustments".
The issued treasury shares added due to the termination of Total
Return Swap transaction are carried at nominal value.
Income and expenses
have been recognized against the results for the fiscal year,
regardless of whether they have been collected or
paid.
The preparation of
the financial statements requires that the Bank’s Board of
Directors perform estimates affecting assets and liabilities, the
net income/ (loss) for the fiscal period or year and the
determination of contingent assets and liabilities at the date
thereof, such as allowances for loan losses and impairment, the
recoverable value of assets and provisions. Since these estimates
involve value judgments regarding the probability of occurrence of
future events, the actual net income/ (loss) may differ from the
estimated amount and thus generate losses or profits affecting
subsequent periods or years. All legal and regulatory rules in
force at the date of presentation of these financial statements
have been considered.
The financial
statement figures for the previous fiscal period or year, presented
for comparative purposes, include certain reclassifications and
adjustments that contemplate specific disclosure criteria so as to
present them on a consistent basis with those of the current fiscal
period or year.
2.23.
Statements of Cash Flows
The consolidated
statements of cash flows were prepared using the measurement
methods prescribed by the BCRA, but in accordance with the
presentation requirements of ASC 230.
For purposes of
reporting cash flows, “Cash and cash equivalents”
include “Cash and due from banks”.
2.24.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of
the consolidated financial statements requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of
assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and
liabilities as of the financial statement dates and the reported
amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods.
Significant estimates include those required in the accounting of
allowances for loan losses and the reserve for contingencies. Since
management’s judgment involves making estimates concerning
the likelihood of future events, the actual results could differ
from those estimates which would have a positive or negative effect
on future period results.
3. Restricted Assets
Certain of the
Bank's assets are pledged or restricted from use under various
agreements. The following assets were restricted at each balance
sheet date:
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
|
|
|
|
|
Banco
Hipotecario S.A.
|
|
|
|
|
Securities issued
by the BCRA as collateral for OCT
transactions………………….…………………………………..
|
Ps.
|
138,376
|
Ps.
|
70,464
|
Government
securities as collateral for OCT
transactions………
|
|
335,135
|
|
40,200
|
Deposits in pesos
as collateral for visa credit card transactions...
|
|
289,199
|
|
117,723
|
Securities issued
by the BCRA as collateral for the custody of
securities……………………………………………………….
|
|
-
|
|
162,759
|
Government
securities as collateral for the custody of
securities.
|
|
14,350
|
|
-
|
Deposits in pesos
and in U$S as collateral for
leases…………...
|
|
1,316
|
|
754
|
Other
collaterals………………………………………………...
|
|
810
|
|
2
|
Ps.
|
779,186
|
Ps.
|
391,902
|
|
|
|
|
Tarshop
S.A.
|
|
|
|
|
Deposits in pesos
and in U$S as collateral for
leases…………...
|
Ps.
|
686
|
Ps.
|
505
|
Certificates of
participation in Financial Trusts granted as commercial pledge for
a loan
received………………………….
|
|
32,202
|
|
32,203
|
Time deposits
pledged for tax obligations arising from Financial
Trusts…………………………………………………………….
|
|
6,531
|
|
4,891
|
Deposits in pesos
related to Financial Trusts
transactions………
|
|
149,578
|
|
16,182
|
Receivables in
trust to secure an overdraft facility
received…….
|
|
79,069
|
|
|
Loans to secure the
future issuance of Financial
Trust….....…….
|
|
70,747
|
|
|
Deposits in pesos
as collateral for visa credit card transactions...
|
|
9,679
|
|
512
|
Government
securities as collateral for visa credit card
transactions……………………………………………………...
|
|
9,930
|
|
1,038
|
Ps.
|
358,422
|
Ps.
|
55,331
|
|
|
|
|
BACS
Banco de Crédito y Securitización S.A.
|
|
|
|
|
Receivables in
pledge loans to secure a loan
received……….…..
|
Ps.
|
39,889
|
Ps.
|
-
|
Securities and
pesos as collateral for OTC
transactions…………
|
|
15,713
|
|
-
|
Ps.
|
55,602
|
Ps.
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
BH
Valores S.A.
|
|
|
|
|
Mercado de Valores
de Buenos Aires SA’s share pledged on behalf of Chubb
Argentina de Seguros
SA……………………
|
Ps.
|
20,900
|
Ps.
|
4,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
Ps.
|
1,214,110
|
Ps.
|
451,233
|
4.
Government and Corporate securities
Government
and Corporate Securities held by the Bank consist of the following
balances:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Holding
booked at fair value
|
|
|
|
Governmentsecurities
inpesos…………………….Ps.
|
666,815
|
Ps.
|
1,581,383
|
Government
securities in US$..............................
|
1,835,746
|
|
340,053
|
Government
securities in Euros..............................
|
292,729
|
|
-
|
Bills
issued by Provincial Governments in US$.....
|
263,586
|
|
297,137
|
Bills
issued by Provincial Governments in pesos.....
|
25,890
|
|
7,133
|
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
|
Ps.
|
3,084,766
|
|
Ps.
|
2,225,706
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Holding
booked at cost plus return
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bills
issued by Provincial Governments in pesos...
|
Ps.
|
166,342
|
|
Ps.
|
66,916
|
Bills
issued by Provincial Governments in US$.…...
|
|
240,995
|
|
|
125,862
|
|
Ps.
|
407,337
|
|
Ps.
|
192,778
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment
in listed corporate securities
|
|
|
|
|
|
Corporate
securities denominated in pesos….......…
|
Ps.
|
490,538
|
|
Ps.
|
430,855
|
|
Ps.
|
490,538
|
|
Ps.
|
430,855
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Securities
issued by the BCRA
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quoted
bills and notes issued by the
BCRA………..
|
Ps.
|
278,519
|
|
Ps.
|
672,239
|
Unquoted
bills and notes issued by the BCRA……..
|
|
1,017,050
|
|
|
1,750,005
|
|
Ps.
|
1,295,569
|
|
Ps.
|
2,422,244
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Allowances
|
Ps.
|
(8,711)
|
|
Ps.
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
Ps.
|
5,269,499
|
|
Ps.
|
5,271,583
|
As of June 30,
2016, several bonds sold under repurchase agreements amounted to
Ps.75,695 and were recorded under the caption “Other
Receivables from Financial Transactions”.
The bank recorded
in their financial statements income from government and corporate
securities for an amount of Ps. 2,584,524 and Ps. 1,191,396 as of
June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
5.
Loans
Descriptions of the
categories of loans in the accompanying balance sheets
include:
● Construction project loans - loans made
to various entities for the construction of housing
units
● Individual residential mortgage loans -
mortgage loans made to individuals to finance the acquisition,
construction, completion, enlargement, and/or remodeling of their
homes
●
Certain financial and non-financial sector loans including loans to
credit card holders and to individuals
●
Public Loans – loans to National Government and
Provinces
Under Argentine
Central Bank regulations, the Bank must disclose the composition of
its loan portfolio by non-financial public, financial and non-financial private
sector. Additionally, the
Bank must disclose the type of
collateral pledged on non-financial private sector loans. The
breakdown of the Bank’s loan portfolio in this regard is as
follows:
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
|
June
30,
|
|
2016
|
|
2015
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-financial
public
sector………………………………………
|
Ps.
|
160,847
|
|
Ps.
|
89,132
|
Financial
sector…………………………………………………..
|
|
462,776
|
|
|
348,549
|
Non-financial
private sector
|
|
|
|
|
|
With preferred
guarantees
(a)………………………………….
|
|
2,429,322
|
|
|
2,413,401
|
Without preferred
guarantees
....………………………………
|
|
|
|
|
|
Personal
loans………………………………………………
|
|
3,149,503
|
|
|
2,650,127
|
Credit Card Loans
…..………………………………………
|
|
10,573,083
|
|
|
8,500,601
|
Overdraft
facilities………………………………………….
|
|
890,819
|
|
|
685,978
|
Other loans
(b)………………………………………………
|
|
4,539,970
|
|
|
4,561,093
|
Accrued interest
receivable………………………………………
|
|
240,885
|
|
|
218,089
|
Reserve for loan
losses (see note
6)..……………………………
|
|
(493,536)
|
|
|
(433,825)
|
Total
|
Ps.
|
21,953,669
|
|
Ps.
|
19,033,145
|
______________
(a)
Preferred
guarantees include first priority mortgages or pledges, cash, gold
or public sector bond collateral, certain collateral held in trust,
or certain guarantees by the Argentine government.
|
June
30,
|
|
2016
|
|
2015
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Short term loans in
pesos
…..…………………………....
|
Ps.
|
2,464,250
|
|
Ps.
|
2,729,892
|
Short term loans in
US
dollars…………………………
|
|
646,036
|
|
|
692,190
|
Loans for the
financing of
manufacturers………………..
|
|
89,944
|
|
|
61,234
|
Export prefinancing
…………………….……………….
|
|
581,880
|
|
|
406,621
|
Other
loans….…………………...………………………
|
|
757,860
|
|
|
671,156
|
Total
|
Ps.
|
4,539,970
|
|
Ps.
|
4,561,093
|
6.
Allowance for loan losses
The activity in the
allowance for loan losses for the periods presented is as
follows:
|
June
30,
|
|
2016
|
|
2015
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at
beginning of
period…………………………………..
|
Ps.
|
433,825
|
|
Ps.
|
356,267
|
Provision charged
to income
……………………………………
|
|
356,492
|
|
|
375,270
|
Loans charged
off………………………………………………...
|
|
(296,781)
|
|
|
(297,712)
|
Balance at end of
period………………………………………….
|
Ps.
|
493,536
|
|
Ps.
|
433,825
|
7.
Other receivables from financial transactions
The breakdown of
other receivables from financial transactions, by type of guarantee
for the periods indicated, is
as follows:
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
|
June
30,
|
|
2016
|
|
2015
|
Preferred
guarantees, including deposits with the
|
|
|
|
|
|
Argentine Central
Bank……….……………………………..
|
Ps.
|
766,485
|
|
Ps.
|
434,689
|
Unsecured
guarantees
(a)………………………………………
|
|
6,098,728
|
|
|
2,966,068
|
Subtotal
|
|
6,865,213
|
|
|
3,400,757
|
Less: Allowance for
losses……....………………………………
|
|
(23,624)
|
|
|
(22,611)
|
Total
|
Ps.
|
6,841,589
|
|
Ps.
|
3,378,146
|
(a) Includes Ps.
54,281 and Ps. 4,785 of Amounts receivable under derivative
financial instruments, as of June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively,
and Ps. 75,695 and Ps. 35,621 of Amounts receivable under
repurchase agreements, as of June 30, 2016 and 2015,
respectively.
The breakdown of
the caption “Other” included in the balance sheet is as
follows:
|
June
30,
|
|
2016
|
|
2015
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subordinated bonds
(a)…….……………….………………….
|
Ps.
|
2,651,744
|
|
Ps.
|
1,452,436
|
Certificates of
participation (see note
19)………………………
|
|
946,515
|
|
|
388,250
|
Bonds held in the
Bank’s portfolio
(b).……..………………….
|
|
42,384
|
|
|
-
|
Bonds
unquoted………………………………………………....
|
|
215,149
|
|
|
192,621
|
Collateral for OTC
transactions…………………………………
|
|
488,237
|
|
|
114,034
|
Amounts receivable
from spot and forward sales pending
settlement………………………………………………………..
|
|
780,400
|
|
|
524,785
|
Other…………………………………………………………….
|
|
1,053,558
|
|
|
574,887
|
Total
|
Ps.
|
6,177,987
|
|
Ps.
|
3,247,013
|
(a) Includes Ps.
2,158,130 and Ps. 269,243 of debt securities related to
securitizations made by the bank and described in note 19, as of
June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
(b) The Bank
carries some of its negotiable obligations as of June 30,
2016.
8.
Miscellaneous receivables
Miscellaneous
receivables are comprised of the following for the periods indicated:
|
June
30,
|
|
2016
|
|
2015
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Withholdings,
credits and prepaid income
tax…………………
|
Ps.
|
45,503
|
|
Ps.
|
33,812
|
Recoverable
expenses, taxes, and advances to third
parties……
|
|
62,291
|
|
|
60,935
|
Attachments for
non-restructured
ON………………………….
|
|
23,484
|
|
|
7,526
|
Guarantee deposit
(*)…………………………………………..
|
|
32,293
|
|
|
171,891
|
Guarantee deposit
for credit card
transactions…………………..
|
|
289,199
|
|
|
117,723
|
Presumptive minimum
income – Credit tax (see note
25)……...
|
|
77,041
|
|
|
61,561
|
Receivables from
master servicing
activities…………………..
|
|
838
|
|
|
787
|
Other Directors
fees…………………………………………….
|
|
36,379
|
|
|
13,749
|
Loans to Bank
staff……………………………………………..
|
|
188,177
|
|
|
179,588
|
Other……………………………………………………………
|
|
1,004,313
|
|
|
925,623
|
Subtotal
|
|
1,759,518
|
|
|
1,573,195
|
Less: Allowance for
collection
risks……………………………
|
|
(10,811)
|
|
|
(13,978)
|
Total
|
Ps.
|
1,748,707
|
|
Ps.
|
1,559,217
|
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
(*) As of June 30,
2016 and 2015 includes Ps. 14,350 and Ps. 162,759 as collateral for
the custody of securities.
9.
Bank Premises and Equipment
The book values of
major categories of bank premises and equipment and total
accumulated depreciation as of the periods indicated are as
follows:
|
June
30,
|
|
2016
|
|
2015
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Land and
buildings……………………………………………….
|
Ps.
|
186,599
|
|
Ps.
|
117,090
|
Furniture and
fixtures…………………………………………….
|
|
79,259
|
|
|
63,915
|
Machinery and
equipment………………………………………..
|
|
278,772
|
|
|
185,369
|
Other……………………………………………………………...
|
|
50,059
|
|
|
40,106
|
Accumulated
depreciation………………………………………..
|
|
(277,591)
|
|
|
(220,160)
|
Total
|
Ps.
|
317,098
|
|
Ps.
|
186,320
|
10.
Miscellaneous assets
Miscellaneous
assets consist of the following
as of the end of each period:
|
June
30,
|
|
2016
|
|
2015
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Properties held for
sale…………………………………………...
|
Ps.
|
40,884
|
|
Ps.
|
33,587
|
Assets leased to
others…………………………………………...
|
|
26,339
|
|
|
22,656
|
Stationery and
supplies…………………………………………..
|
|
30,848
|
|
|
23,349
|
Advances for
purchase of goods
(*)……………………………
|
|
176,551
|
|
|
|
Other……………………………………………………………...
|
|
1,949
|
|
|
1,688
|
Accumulated
depreciation………………………………………..
|
|
(23,104)
|
|
|
(20,867)
|
Total
|
Ps.
|
253,467
|
|
Ps.
|
60,413
|
(*) On April 20, 2016, by means of a
public auction conducted by the government of the City of Buenos
Aires, we acquired the building known as “Edificio del
Plata” to be our corporate headquarters and a branch, for
approximately US$68 million. As of June 30, 2016, we have paid 15%
of the acquisition price and according to Article 3 of Decree
208/16, we are required to pay the remaining 85% when executing the
public deed and entering into possession of the building, which
should occur within 365 days of the public auction.
11.
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets,
net of accumulated amortization, as of the end of periods indicated are as
follows:
|
June
30,
|
|
2016
|
|
2015
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Third parties fees,
re-engineering, restructuring and capitalized software
costs.................................................................................
|
Ps.
|
187,204
|
|
Ps.
|
131,714
|
Goodwill
(*)………………......………………………………….
|
|
15,078
|
|
|
18,508
|
Mortgage loan
origination expenses related to Pro.Cre.Ar (see note
31)…………………………………………………………
|
|
350,473
|
|
|
275,926
|
Total
|
Ps.
|
552,755
|
|
Ps.
|
426,148
|
(*) Goodwill is
mainly related to the acquisition of Tarshop, which has been
allocated to the Credit card segment - Tarshop.
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
12.
Reserve
for contingencies
The reserve for
contingencies as of the end of each period is as
follows:
|
June
30,
|
|
2016
|
|
2015
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Legal Contingencies
(a)…………………………………………
|
Ps.
|
172,264
|
|
Ps.
|
78,863
|
Incurred but not
reported and pending insurance claims (b)..…...
|
|
-
|
|
|
1,181
|
Contingency risks
…..……………………………………………
|
|
93,494
|
|
|
112,043
|
Tax
Provision…………………………………………….……...
|
|
9,238
|
|
|
11,401
|
Bonds subject to
lawsuits
(c)…..………..……………….…….
|
|
24,463
|
|
|
14,290
|
Allowance for
administrative-disciplinary-criminal penalties ......
|
|
600
|
|
|
4,172
|
Total
|
Ps.
|
300,059
|
|
Ps.
|
221,950
|
(a) Includes legal
contingencies and expected legal fees.
(b) As of June 30,
2015 it is composed of debts to insured for Ps. 1,181 (outstanding
claims for Ps. 559 and IBNR for Ps. 622).
(c) Includes
negotiable obligations past due whose holders did not enter to the
comprehensive financial debt restructuring which ended on January,
2004.
13.
Other Liabilities from Financial Transactions - Obligation to
return securities acquired under reverse repurchase agreements of
government and corporate securities
The amounts
outstanding corresponding to the Obligation to return securities
acquired under reverse repurchase agreements of government and
corporate securities, as of the end of the twelve-month periods are
as follows:
|
June
30,
|
|
2016
|
|
2015
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reverse repurchase
agreements collateralized by securities issued by the BCRA
(*)………………………………………………………………..
|
Ps.
|
126,200
|
|
Ps.
|
11,114
|
Reverse repurchase
agreements collateralized by other government securities
(*)………………………….………….………………………
|
|
463,954
|
|
|
23,367
|
Total
|
Ps.
|
590,154
|
|
Ps.
|
34,481
|
(*) The
transactions’ maturity date is July, 2016.
14. Other Liabilities from Financial Transactions -
Other Banks and International Entities
The breakdown of
the bank debt is as follows:
Description
|
Average
Annual
interest
rate
|
Average
Maturity date
|
|
2016
|
|
|
2015
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interbank loans in
pesos…...….……...
|
38.11%
|
August,
2016
|
Ps.
|
276,006
|
|
Ps.
|
297,357
|
Total
|
|
|
Ps
|
276,006
|
|
Ps.
|
297,357
|
15.
Other Liabilities from Financial Transactions – Negotiable
obligations
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
The balance of the
negotiable obligations has been included in the “Other
liabilities for financial transactions” caption. The residual
face values of the different negotiable obligation series issued
are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issue
date
|
Maturity
date
|
|
|
|
Banco
Hipotecario S.A.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Series 5 (US$
250,000 thousand)
|
04/27/06
|
04/27/16
|
9.750%
|
-
|
1,914,484
|
Series XII (US$.
44,508 thousand)
|
08/14/13
|
08/14/17
|
3.95%
|
439,845
|
358,989
|
Series XIV (Ps.
115,400)
|
11/11/13
|
11/11/15
|
|
-
|
115,400
|
Series XVI (Ps.
89,683)
|
01/31/14
|
01/31/16
|
|
-
|
89,683
|
Series XIX (Ps.
275,830)
|
05/16/14
|
11/16/15
|
|
-
|
275,830
|
Series XXI (Ps.
222,345)
|
07/30/14
|
01/30/16
|
|
-
|
222,345
|
Series XXII (Ps.
253,152)
|
11/05/14
|
08/05/15
|
|
-
|
253,152
|
Series XXIII (Ps.
119,386)
|
11/05/14
|
05/08/16
|
|
-
|
119,386
|
Series XXIV (Ps.
27,505)
|
02/05/15
|
01/31/16
|
|
-
|
27,505
|
Series XXV (Ps.
308,300)
|
02/05/15
|
08/05/16
|
9 months 27.5% and
then Badlar +450bp
|
298,413
|
298,496
|
Series XXVII (Ps.
281,740)
|
05/22/15
|
11/22/16
|
9 months 28.0% and
then Badlar +450bp
|
260,111
|
260,096
|
Series XXIX (US$
200,000 thousand)
|
11/30/15
|
11/30/20
|
9.75%
|
2,984,000
|
-
|
Series XXIX
-Tranche II (US$ 150,000 thousand)
|
05/23/16
|
11/30/20
|
9.75%
|
2,228,480
|
-
|
Series XXX (Ps.
314,611)
|
09/04/15
|
03/04/17
|
9 months 28.25% and
then Badlar +450bp
|
314,611
|
-
|
Series XXXI (US$
14,730 thousand)
|
09/04/15
|
09/04/18
|
2.00%
|
219,772
|
-
|
Series XXXII (Ps.
265,770)
|
11/30/15
|
05/30/17
|
3 months 27.0% and
then Badlar +475bp
|
265,770
|
-
|
Series XXXIV (Ps.
264,030)
|
02/10/16
|
08/10/17
|
|
264,030
|
-
|
Series XXXV (Ps.
235,970)
|
02/10/16
|
02/10/19
|
|
235,970
|
-
|
Series XXXVI (Ps.
469,750)
|
05/18/16
|
11/18/17
|
|
469,750
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
Tarshop
S.A.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Series XI (Ps.
10,837)
|
05/23/13
|
05/23/16
|
|
-
|
10,775
|
Series XII (Ps.
83,588)
|
08/09/13
|
08/09/15
|
15.0%
|
-
|
83,112
|
Series XV (Ps.
119,755)
|
04/21/14
|
10/21/15
|
|
-
|
113,967
|
Series XVII (Ps.
41,066)
|
11/26/14
|
08/26/15
|
|
-
|
40,832
|
Series XVIII (Ps.
69,291)
|
11/26/14
|
05/26/16
|
|
-
|
68,896
|
Series XIX (Ps.
6,314)
|
11/26/14
|
11/26/17
|
|
3,950
|
6,280
|
Series XX (Ps.
69,100)
|
04/24/15
|
01/24/16
|
27.5%
|
-
|
68,707
|
Series XXI (Ps.
80,500)v
|
04/24/14
|
10/24/16
|
28.5%
|
79,932
|
80,043
|
Series XXII (Ps.
126,667)v
|
07/30/15
|
01/30/17
|
29.0%
|
125,772
|
-
|
Series XXIII (Ps.
160,000)v
|
11/16/15
|
05/16/17
|
|
158,870
|
-
|
Series XXVI (Ps.
156,972)v
|
01/26/16
|
07/26/17
|
|
155,863
|
-
|
Series XXVII (Ps.
147,288)
|
05/04/16
|
11/04/17
|
|
146,248
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
BACS
Banco de Crédito y Securitización S.A.
|
|
|
|
|
Series I (Ps.
130,435)
|
02/19/14
|
08/19/15
|
|
-
|
130,435
|
Series III (Ps.
132,726)
|
08/19/14
|
05/19/16
|
|
-
|
132,726
|
Series IV (Ps.
105,555)
|
11/21/14
|
08/21/16
|
|
35,192
|
105,555
|
Series V (Ps.
150,000)
|
04/17/15
|
01/17/17
|
9 months 27.48% and
then Badlar +450bp
|
150,000
|
150,000
|
Series VI (Ps.
141,666)
|
07/23/15
|
04/24/17
|
9 months 27.5% and
then Badlar +450bp
|
141,666
|
-
|
Series VII (Ps.
142,602)
|
02/18/16
|
11/18/17
|
|
142,602
|
-
|
Series VIII (Ps.
150,000)
|
05/24/16
|
11/24/17
|
Badlar
+439bp
|
150,000
|
|
-
|
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
(a) As of June 30, 2016
Badlar rate was 21.87%
The contractual
maturities of the negotiable obligations are as follows as of June
30, 2016:
June 30,
2017……………………………..
|
Ps.
|
1,830,337
|
June 30,
2018……………………………..
|
|
1,772,288
|
June 30,
2019……………………………..
|
|
455,742
|
Thereafter………………………………...
|
|
5,212,480
|
Total
|
Ps.
|
9,270,847
|
The General
Shareholders' Meeting held on May 23, 2008, approved the creation
of a new Global Program for issuing Negotiable Obligations, not
convertible into shares, with or without collateral, for an amount
of up to two billion US dollars (US$ 2,000,000,000) or the
equivalent thereof in pesos.
On March 27, 2012,
the General Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting approved the
extension of the Global Program for the issuance of notes referred
above. In addition, the meeting resolved to delegate on the Board
of Directors the broadest powers to determine the time, amount, as
well as the other terms and conditions of each Series to be issued.
Additionally, on April 24, 2014, the General Ordinary
Shareholders’ Meeting renewed such delegation of
powers.
On February 11,
2015 the Bank’s Board of Directors approved the increase in
the Program amount for up to US Dollars seven hundred million
(US$ 700,000,000) or its equivalent in pesos.
On May 6, 2015, the
Bank’s Board of Directors approved the increase in the
Program amount for up to US dollars eight hundred million
(US$ 800,000,000) or its equivalent in pesos.
On November 30,
2015, the Bank issued Notes in the international capital markets
for US Dollars two hundred million (US$ 200,000,000) at an
interest rate of 9.75% per annum, due in 2020.
On December 1, 2015
and December 2, 2015, the Bank repurchased and retired Series 5
Notes for US Dollars one hundred and twenty two million four
hundred ninety-seven thousand (US$ 122,497,000) and US Dollars
one hundred and fifty-five thousand (US$ 155,000),
respectively, for which it paid US Dollars one hundred two with
fifty cents (US$ 102.50) for each US$ 100 in face
value.
The General
Ordinary Shareholders held on April 13, 2016, approved the
extension of the Bank’s Global Program for the issuance of
notes for up to US dollars eight hundred million (US$ 800,000,000)
or its equivalent in pesos currently in force for a term of up to 5
years , or the longer period permitted by applicable
law.
On June 15, 2016
the Bank’s Board of Directors approved the increase in the
Program amount for up to US Dollars one billion (US$ 1,000,000,000)
or its equivalent in pesos.
16.
Subordinated Bonds
At the
Extraordinary General Shareholders’ Meeting of BACS Banco de
Crédito y Securitización S.A., dated December 12, 2013,
the issuance of Convertible Subordinated Negotiable Obligations
through private offering was approved for an amount of up to
Ps.100,000.
On June 22, 2015,
BACS issued negotiable obligations that are convertible into the
Company’s ordinary and book-entry shares for a principal
amount of Ps.100,000.
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
The private
offering of the convertible negotiable obligations was solely
addressed to the Company’s shareholders. IRSA Inversiones y
Representaciones Sociedad Anónima subscribed all the
convertible negotiable obligations.
On June 21, 2016,
BACS Banco de Crédito y Securitización S.A. took notice
of IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones SA’s decision to
exercise its conversion rights over the subordinated bonds
convertible into common shares and the filings made before the
Argentine Central Bank and the Argentine Securities
Commission.
17.
Level I American Depositary Receipts Program
On March 27, 2006
the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has made effective
the Level I American Depositary Receipts, “ADR”
program.
This program allows
foreign investors to buy the Bank’s stock through the
secondary market where ADRs are traded freely within the United
States. The Bank of New York has been appointed as depositary
institution.
18.
Derivative Financial Instruments
The Bank has
carried out its financial risk management through the subscription
of several derivative financial instruments. Derivative instruments
are recorded under the captions “Other receivable from
financial transactions – Amounts receivable under derivative
financial instruments” or Liabilities: “Other
liabilities from financial transactions – Amounts payable
under derivative financial instruments” in the Consolidated
Balance Sheet, and the related gain or loss under the captions
“Financial Income – Interest on loans and other
receivables from financial transactions” or: “Financial
Expenses – Interest on deposits and other liabilities from
financial transactions”, respectively, in the Consolidated
Statement of Income.
The following are
the derivative financial instruments outstanding as of June 30,
2016 and 2015:
Type
of Contract
|
|
Notional
amount
|
|
Net
Book Value Asset/(Liabilities)
|
|
Fair
Value
|
|
|
2016
|
2015
|
|
2016
|
2015
|
|
2016
|
2015
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forwards
(1)(a)
|
|
-
|
-
|
|
-
|
-
|
|
-
|
-
|
Futures
(2)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchases
(a)
|
|
9,671,321
|
2,405,951
|
|
12,773
|
(505)
|
|
12,773
|
(505)
|
Sales
(a)
|
|
(7,020,174)
|
(1,519,307)
|
|
|
Interest rate swaps
(3)(b)
|
|
-
|
30,000
|
|
-
|
63
|
|
-
|
63
|
|
|
|
|
|
12,773
|
(442)
|
|
12,773
|
(442)
|
(a)Underlying:
Foreign currency.
(b)Underlying:
Interest rate.
1.
Forwards: US dollar
forward transactions have been carried out, the settlement of
which, in general, is made without delivery of the underlying asset
but by means of the payment in Pesos of currency differences. These
transactions were performed mainly as hedge for foreign currency
positions. Transactions with settlement in Pesos were made upon
maturity.
For these
transactions, as of June 30, 2016 and 2015 the Bank has recognized
losses for Ps.179,085 and Ps. 34,646, respectively.
2.
Futures: Future
currency transactions have been carried out through which the
forward purchase and sale of foreign currencies (US dollar) was
agreed upon. These transactions were
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
performed as hedge
for foreign currency position. Settlement is carried on a daily
basis for the difference.
For these
transactions, as of June 30, 2016 and 2015, the Bank has recognized
gains for Ps.753,373 and losses for Ps. 51,899,
respectively.
3.
On February 18,
2015, OTC Transactions – Badlar rate swaps for agreed upon
fixed interest rate were conducted. These are settled by paying the
difference in Pesos.
For these
transactions, as of June 30, 2015, the Bank has recognized gains
for Ps. 391, respectively.
19.
Securitization of mortgage loans, consumer loans and credit card
loans
The Bank created
separate trusts under its US securitization program and
“Cédulas Hipotecarias Argentina – program”;
and a consumer trust under BACS’s Global Trust Securities
Program. For each mortgage or consumer trust, the Bank transfers a
portfolio of mortgages or consumer loans originated by banks and
other financial institutions in trust to the relevant trustee. The
trustee then issues Class A senior Bonds, Class B subordinated
bonds and certificates of participation. The trust’s payment
obligations in respect of these instruments are collateralized by,
and recourse is limited to, the trust’s assets consisting of
the portfolio of mortgage or consumer loans and any reserve fund
established by the Bank for such purpose. The securitizations were
recorded as sales, and accordingly, the mortgage and consumer loans
conveyed to the trusts are no longer recorded as assets of the
Bank.
At the date of
these financial statements the following trust funds are
outstanding:
|
Debt
Securities
Class
A1/AV
|
Debt
Securities
Class
A2/AF
|
Debt
Securities
Class
B
|
Certificates
of
Participation
|
Total
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BACS III –
Issued on 12.23.2005
|
|
|
|
|
|
Face value in
Ps.
|
77,600
|
|
1,200
|
1,200
|
80,000
|
Declared Maturity
Date
|
03.20.2013
|
|
09.20.2013
|
08.20.2015
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BACS Funding I
Issued on 11.15.2001 (*)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Face value in
Ps.
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
29,907
|
29,907
|
Declared Maturity
Date
|
|
|
|
11.15.2031
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BACS Funding II
Issued on 11.23.2001 (*)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Face value in
Ps.
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
12,104
|
12,104
|
Declared Maturity
Date
|
|
|
|
11.23.2031
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BHSA I Issued on
02.01.2002
|
|
|
|
|
|
Face value in
Ps.
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
43,412
|
43,412
|
Declared Maturity
Date
|
|
|
|
02.01.2021
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CHA VI Issued on
04.07.2006
|
|
|
|
|
|
Face value in
Ps.
|
56,702
|
-
|
-
|
12,447
|
69,149
|
Declared Maturity
Date
|
12.31.2016
|
|
|
12.31.2026
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CHA VII Issued on
09.27.2006
|
|
|
|
|
|
Face value in
Ps.
|
58,527
|
-
|
-
|
12,848
|
71,375
|
Declared Maturity
Date
|
08.31.2017
|
|
|
02.28.2028
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CHA VIII Issued on
03.26.2007
|
|
|
|
|
|
Face value in
Ps.
|
61.088
|
-
|
-
|
13,409
|
74.497
|
Declared Maturity
Date
|
08.31.2024
|
|
|
08.31.2028
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CHA IX Issued on
08.28.2009
|
|
|
|
|
|
Face value in
Ps.
|
192,509
|
-
|
-
|
10,132
|
202,641
|
Declared Maturity
Date
|
02.07.2027
|
|
|
07.07.2027
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CHA X Issued on
08.28.2009
|
|
|
|
|
|
Face value in
Ps.
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
17,224
|
17,224
|
Face value en
US$
|
85,001
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
85,001
|
Declared Maturity
Date
|
01.07.2027
|
|
|
06.07.2028
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CHA XI Issued on
12.21.2009
|
|
|
|
|
|
Face value in
Ps.
|
204,250
|
-
|
-
|
10,750
|
215,000
|
Declared Maturity
Date
|
03.10.2024
|
|
|
10.10.2024
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CHA XII Issued on
07.21.2010
|
|
|
|
|
|
Face value in
Ps.
|
259,932
|
-
|
-
|
13,680
|
273,612
|
Declared Maturity
Date
|
11.10.2028
|
|
|
02.10.2029
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CHA XIII Issued on
12.02.2010
|
|
|
|
|
|
Face value in
Ps.
|
110,299
|
-
|
-
|
5,805
|
116,104
|
Declared Maturity
Date
|
12.10.2029
|
|
|
04.10.2030
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CHA XIV Issued on
03.18.2011
|
|
|
|
|
|
Face value in
Ps.
|
119,876
|
-
|
-
|
6,309
|
126,185
|
Declared Maturity
Date
|
05.10.2030
|
|
|
08.10.2030
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(*)Trusts
subject to the pesification of foreign currency assets and
liabilities at the $1.00=US$1 rate established by Law 25561 and
Decree 214, as they were created under Argentine legislation.
Certain holders of Class A debt securities have started declarative
actions against the trustee pursuant to the application of the
pesification measures set forth in Law 25561 and Decree 214, in
order to maintain the currency of origin of said securities. In
these declarative actions, the Bank acted together with BACS as
third party. The trustee has duly answered to this claim, being the
final resolution to this situation is still pending.
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
Tarshop SA has
created several financial trusts under its securitization program
(“Valores Fiduciarios Tarjeta Shopping – Global
program”) destined to assure its long-term financing
accessing directly to the capital market. The assets included in
the trusts relate to credit card coupons and advances in cash. The
table below presents the trusts issued and outstanding as of June
30, 2016:
|
Debt
Securities
|
Certificates
of
Participation
|
Total
|
|
|
|
|
Series
LXXXIII– Issued on 05.27.15
|
I
|
|
|
Face value in
Ps.
|
111,222
|
42,591
|
153,813
|
|
|
|
|
Series
LXXXIV– Issued on 03.12.15
|
|
|
|
Face value in
Ps.
|
104,865
|
39,019
|
143,884
|
|
|
|
|
Series LXXXV–
Issued on 05.20.15
|
|
|
|
Face value in
Ps.
|
128,500
|
47,800
|
176,300
|
|
|
|
|
Series
LXXXVI– Issued on 06.29.15
|
|
|
|
Face value in
Ps.
|
126,050
|
48,168
|
174,218
|
|
|
|
|
Series
LXXXVII– Issued on 10.01.15
|
|
|
|
Face value in
Ps.
|
141,066
|
57,091
|
198,157
|
|
|
|
|
Series
LXXXVIII– Issued on 04.01.16
|
|
|
|
Face value in
Ps.
|
148,489
|
65,472
|
213,961
|
|
|
|
|
Series
LXXXIX–Issued on 05.17.16
|
|
|
|
Face value in
Ps.
|
143,530
|
63,282
|
206,812
|
|
|
|
|
Series XC–
Issued on 06.28.16
|
|
|
|
Face value in
Ps.
|
150,025
|
66,162
|
216,187
|
|
|
|
|
Series XCI–
Privately issued on 05.15.16
|
|
|
|
Face value in
Ps.
|
102,581
|
39,893
|
142,474
|
|
|
|
|
Series XCII–
Privately issued on 06.15.16
|
|
|
|
Face value in
Ps.
|
82,622
|
32,131
|
114,753
|
|
|
|
|
Tarshop Privado
Series 1 - Privately issued on 08.21.15
|
|
|
|
Face value in
Ps.
|
1,162,400
|
329,362
|
1,491,762
|
|
|
|
|
Tarshop Privado
Series 1I - Privately issued on 12.23.15
|
|
|
|
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
Face value in
Ps.
|
1,396,300
|
535,571
|
1,931,871
|
|
|
|
|
Tarshop Series 1 -
Privately issued on 09.15.15
|
|
|
|
Face value in
Ps.
|
77,799
|
27,201
|
105,000
|
|
|
|
|
BACS Banco de
Crédito y Securitización S.A. (BACS) has created separate
trusts which have personal loans, primary originated by
cooperatives and later acquired by BACS, as assets. The mentioned
trusts have been issued under the “Fideicomisos Financieros
BACS – Global program" for the securitization for a face
value up to Ps. 300,000. As of June 30, 2016 and 2015 there are no
trusts outstanding.
As of June 30, 2016
and 2015, the Bank held in its portfolio the following securities
corresponding to the abovementioned trusts:
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
|
June
30,
|
|
2016
|
|
2015
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class B debt
securities – BHN II
|
Ps.
|
-
|
|
Ps.
|
7,000
|
Class B debt
securities – BHN III
|
|
-
|
|
|
7,203
|
Class B debt
securities – BHN IV
|
|
-
|
|
|
79,351
|
Class A debt
securities – BHN IV
|
|
-
|
|
|
44
|
Class A debt
securities – CHA VI to CHA XIV
|
|
103,829
|
|
|
75,417
|
Class A debt
securities – BACS I
|
|
-
|
|
|
20,234
|
Class B debt
securities – BACS I
|
|
-
|
|
|
1,081
|
Debt securities
– BACS III
|
|
14,411
|
|
|
15,768
|
Debt securities
– Tarshop Series LXXIX
|
|
-
|
|
|
2,042
|
Debt securities
– Tarshop Series LXXXII
|
|
-
|
|
|
7,198
|
Debt securities
– Tarshop Series LXXXIII
|
|
998
|
|
|
13,530
|
Debt securities
– Tarshop Series LXXXIV
|
|
-
|
|
|
20,927
|
Debt securities
– Tarshop Series LXXXV
|
|
-
|
|
|
19,448
|
Debt securities
– Tarshop Series LXXXVII
|
|
27,260
|
|
|
-
|
Debt securities
– Tarshop Series XC
|
|
14,796
|
|
|
-
|
Debt securities
– Tarshop Series XCI
|
|
19,525
|
|
|
-
|
Debt securities
– Tarshop Privado Series I
|
|
98,453
|
|
|
-
|
Debt securities
– Tarshop Privado Series II
|
|
656,071
|
|
|
-
|
Debt securities
– Tarshop Series I
|
|
1,222,787
|
|
|
-
|
Subtotal
|
Ps.
|
2,158,130
|
|
Ps.
|
269,243
|
|
June
30,
|
|
2016
|
|
2015
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Certificates of
participation – BHN II
|
Ps.
|
-
|
|
Ps.
|
41,722
|
Certificates of
participation – BHN III
|
|
-
|
|
|
14,970
|
Certificates of
participation – CHA VI
|
|
13,737
|
|
|
13,592
|
Certificates of
participation – CHA VII
|
|
-
|
|
|
953
|
Certificates of
participation – CHA IX
|
|
10,181
|
|
|
10,677
|
Certificates of
participation – CHA X
|
|
26,578
|
|
|
26,085
|
Certificates of
participation – CHA XI
|
|
11,935
|
|
|
14,488
|
Certificates of
participation – CHA XII
|
|
14,440
|
|
|
18,298
|
Certificates of
participation – CHA XIII
|
|
4,277
|
|
|
5,330
|
Certificates of
participation – CHA XIV
|
|
4,173
|
|
|
5,401
|
Certificates of
participation – BHSA I
|
|
8,949
|
|
|
9,192
|
Certificates of
participation – BACS III
|
|
1,003
|
|
|
1,003
|
Certificates of
Participation – Tarshop Series LXXIX
|
|
-
|
|
|
48,523
|
Certificates of
Participation – Tarshop Series LXXX
|
|
-
|
|
|
47,053
|
Certificates of
Participation – Tarshop Series LXXXI
|
|
-
|
|
|
23,782
|
Certificates of
Participation – Tarshop Series LXXXII
|
|
-
|
|
|
24,551
|
Certificates of
Participation – Tarshop Series LXXXIII
|
|
22,045
|
|
|
34,032
|
Certificates of
Participation – Tarshop Series LXXXIV
|
|
19,797
|
|
|
23,486
|
Certificates of
Participation – Tarshop Series LXXXV
|
|
23,094
|
|
|
25,112
|
Certificates of
Participation – Tarshop Series LXXXVI
|
|
24,817
|
|
|
-
|
Certificates of
Participation – Tarshop Series LXXXVII
|
|
32,074
|
|
|
-
|
Certificates of
Participation – Tarshop Series LXXXVIII
|
|
42,178
|
|
|
-
|
Certificates of
Participation – Tarshop Series LXXXIX
|
|
41,048
|
|
|
-
|
Certificates of
Participation – Tarshop Series XC
|
|
48,088
|
|
|
-
|
Certificates of
Participation – Tarshop Series XCI
|
|
33,284
|
|
|
-
|
Certificates of
Participation – Tarshop Series XCII
|
|
(920)
|
|
|
-
|
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
Certificates of
Participation – Tarshop Privado Series I
|
|
8,288
|
|
|
-
|
Certificates of
Participation – Tarshop Privado Series II
|
|
175,214
|
|
|
-
|
Certificates of
Participation – Tarshop Series I
|
|
382,235
|
|
|
-
|
Subtotal
|
Ps.
|
946,515
|
|
Ps.
|
388,250
|
Total
|
Ps.
|
3,105,151
|
|
Ps.
|
657,493
|
20.
Miscellaneous Liabilities
Sundry creditors
and other miscellaneous liabilities consist of the following as of
the end of each period:
|
June
30,
|
|
2016
|
|
2015
|
Sundry
creditors:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accrued fees and
expenses payable
…….…………….……...
|
Ps.
|
857,251
|
|
Ps.
|
1,291,772
|
Summary proceedings
in financial matters N° 1320 (*)……
|
|
-
|
|
|
53,632
|
Unallocated
collections……………………………………….
|
|
12,116
|
|
|
9,464
|
Withholdings and
taxes
payable……………………………...
|
|
57,288
|
|
|
96,350
|
Other………………………………………………………….
|
|
19,233
|
|
|
16,973
|
Total
|
Ps.
|
945,888
|
|
Ps.
|
1,468,191
|
(*) The Bank’s Board of Directors granted its
approval to the actions undertaken by the Executive Committee
concerning the deposit of the penalties imposed on directors,
former directors, managers, former managers and statutory auditors
and the fact that such amounts were charged against the statement
of income in the framework of Financial Summary Proceedings
No. 1320 (Note 30).
|
June
30,
|
|
2016
|
|
2015
|
Other:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Directors and
Syndics accrued fees
payable………………….
|
Ps.
|
57,109
|
|
Ps.
|
47,829
|
Payroll
withholdings and
contributions……………………....
|
|
99,962
|
|
|
91,217
|
Gratifications………………………………………………....
|
|
180,553
|
|
|
68,810
|
Salaries and social
securities………………………………….
|
|
46,786
|
|
|
64,559
|
Total
|
Ps.
|
384,410
|
|
Ps.
|
272,415
|
21.
Income from Services and Expenses on Services
Income from Services
Commissions earned
consist of the following for each period:
|
June
30,
|
|
2016
|
|
2015
|
|
2014
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loan servicing fees
from third
parties…..………….
|
Ps.
|
50,844
|
|
Ps.
|
37,240
|
|
Ps.
|
30,854
|
Commissions for
credit
cards……...…………………
|
|
1,573,624
|
|
|
1,048,855
|
|
|
705,143
|
Other
…..……………………………………………
|
|
158,653
|
|
|
209,230
|
|
|
130,619
|
Total
|
Ps.
|
1,783,121
|
|
Ps.
|
1,295,325
|
|
Ps.
|
866,616
|
Other income from
services is comprised of the following for each
period:
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
|
2016
|
|
2015
|
|
2014
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reimbursement of
loan expenses paid by third
parties………………………………………..………
|
Ps.
|
26,088
|
|
Ps.
|
19,547
|
|
Ps.
|
37,289
|
Income from
services from PROCREAR (note 31)…
|
|
244,130
|
|
|
106,619
|
|
|
30,947
|
Other
(*)….…………………………………………
|
|
554,535
|
|
|
607,096
|
|
|
287,917
|
Total
|
Ps.
|
824,753
|
|
Ps.
|
733,262
|
|
Ps.
|
356,153
|
(*) For the
twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014, includes
Ps. 426,829, Ps. 525,516 and Ps. 235,379, respectively, related to
other income services granted by Tarshop.
Expenses on Services
Commissions
expensed consist of the following for each period:
|
June
30,
|
|
2016
|
|
2015
|
|
2014
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Structuring and
underwriting
fees…………………..
|
Ps.
|
54,879
|
|
Ps.
|
16,466
|
|
Ps.
|
14,254
|
Retail bank
originations……………………………...
|
|
12,073
|
|
|
7,690
|
|
|
6,327
|
Collections…………………………………………...
|
|
303
|
|
|
181
|
|
|
159
|
Aerolíneas
Argentinas
co-branding…………………
|
|
50,952
|
|
|
27,329
|
|
|
11,398
|
Services on
loans……………………………………..
|
|
754,359
|
|
|
452,188
|
|
|
373,412
|
Commissions paid to
real estate agents…………….
|
|
45,056
|
|
|
36,688
|
|
|
40,707
|
Total
|
Ps.
|
917,622
|
|
Ps.
|
540,542
|
|
Ps.
|
446,257
|
22.
Other Miscellaneous Income and Miscellaneous Expenses
Other miscellaneous
income is comprised of the following for each period:
|
June
30,
|
|
2016
|
|
2015
|
|
2014
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income on
operations with premises and equipment and miscellaneous
assets…………......................
|
Ps.
|
3,592
|
|
Ps.
|
578
|
|
Ps.
|
2,944
|
Rental
income…………….………………………..
|
|
2,976
|
|
|
2,267
|
|
|
2,290
|
Interest on loans
to bank
staff..…………………….
|
|
35,581
|
|
|
31,447
|
|
|
26,601
|
Income from equity
investments.…………………….
|
|
34,644
|
|
|
6,641
|
|
|
-
|
Other…..…………………………………………….
|
|
51,852
|
|
|
17,942
|
|
|
15,708
|
Total
|
Ps.
|
128,645
|
|
Ps.
|
58,875
|
|
Ps.
|
47,543
|
Other miscellaneous
expenses are comprised of the following for each
period:
|
June
30,
|
|
2016
|
|
2015
|
|
2014
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation of
miscellaneous
assets………………..
|
Ps.
|
310
|
|
Ps.
|
340
|
|
Ps.
|
388
|
Gross revenue
tax……………………………………
|
|
9,206
|
|
|
7,126
|
|
|
4,395
|
Other
taxes…………………………………………...
|
|
178,828
|
|
|
117,464
|
|
|
78,784
|
Debit card
discounts…………………………………
|
|
24,718
|
|
|
20,624
|
|
|
14,285
|
Credit card and
others
discounts…………………….
|
|
59,807
|
|
|
40,577
|
|
|
43,422
|
Benefits
prepayments………………………………..
|
|
2,856
|
|
|
9,268
|
|
|
6,008
|
Donations……………………………………………
|
|
51,026
|
|
|
39,842
|
|
|
24,325
|
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
Amortization of
goodwill……………………………
|
|
3,430
|
|
|
3,430
|
|
|
3,430
|
|
Payment Summary
proceedings in financial matters N° 1320
(*)………………………………………….
|
|
-
|
|
|
53,632
|
|
|
-
|
|
Other
…..……………………………………………
|
|
47,654
|
|
|
44,417
|
|
|
45,393
|
|
Total
|
Ps.
|
377,835
|
|
Ps.
|
336,720
|
|
Ps.
|
220,430
|
|
(*) During
The fiscal year 2015, the Bank’s Board of Directors granted
its approval to the actions undertaken by the Executive Committee
concerning the deposit of the penalties imposed on directors,
former directors, managers, former managers and statutory auditors
and the fact that such amounts were charged against the statement
of income in the framework of the Financial Summary Proceedings No.
1320 (Note 30).
23.
Balances in Foreign Currency
The balances of
assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency (principally
in US dollars and Euros) are as follows:
|
US$
|
Euro
|
Yen
|
Total
|
|
(in
Pesos)
|
Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and due from
banks…..………..………..
|
1,222,421
|
28,210
|
10
|
1,250,641
|
Government and
corporate securities..………..
|
2,351,646
|
292,729
|
-
|
2,644,375
|
Loans………………..………………………...
|
1,435,021
|
-
|
-
|
1,435,021
|
Other receivables
from financial transactions...
|
1,011,013
|
-
|
-
|
1,011,013
|
Miscellaneous
receivables………………….…
|
136,909
|
65
|
-
|
136,974
|
Items pending
allocation………………..….…
|
541
|
-
|
-
|
541
|
Total as of June
30, 2016
|
6,157,550
|
321,004
|
10
|
6,478,565
|
Total as of June
30, 2015
|
3,253,549
|
18,591
|
5
|
3,272,145
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
Deposits………………………………………
|
2,458,279
|
-
|
-
|
2,458,279
|
Other liabilities
from financial transactions….
|
6,585,111
|
49
|
-
|
6,585,160
|
Miscellaneous
liabilities………………………
|
12,667
|
20
|
-
|
12,687
|
Items
pending
allocation……………………..
|
496
|
31
|
-
|
527
|
Total as of June
30, 2016
|
9,056,553
|
100
|
-
|
9,056,653
|
Total as of June
30, 2015
|
3,082,324
|
101,490
|
-
|
3,183,814
|
24.
Income Tax
In accordance with
Section 28 of Law 24,855, Banco Hipotecario Sociedad Anónima
is subject to income tax, except with respect to housing loan
transactions made before October 23, 1997, the date of registration
of its bylaws with the Superintendency of
Corporations.
The Bank records
the charges to income, when applicable, and a provision in its
liabilities for the tax applicable to its taxable transactions in
the fiscal year to which they refer.
As of December 31,
2015 and 2014, the Bank estimated income tax by applying the 35%
tax rate to its taxable income. The amount determined as income tax
was charged against income for the fiscal period under
“Income Tax”. The provision for income tax is recorded
under “Miscellaneous Liabilities –
Other”.
The Bank has a tax
net operating loss carry forward of Ps. 143,435 and Ps. 59,690 at
June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
25.
Presumptive Minimum Income Tax
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
The Bank is subject
to presumptive minimum income tax. Pursuant to this tax regime, the
Bank is required to pay the greater of the income tax or the
presumptive minimum income tax. Any excess of the presumptive
minimum income tax over the income tax may be carried forward and
recognized as a tax credit against future income taxes payable over
a 10-year period. The presumptive minimum income tax provision is
calculated on an individual entity basis at the statutory asset tax
rate of 1% and is based upon the taxable assets of each company as
of the end of the year, as defined by Argentine law. For financial
entities, the taxable basis is 20% of their computable
assets.
As of June 30, 2016
Tarshop recorded the Ps.76,144 tax credit.
26.
Shareholders' Equity
The following
information relates to the statements of changes in the Bank’s shareholders'
equity.
Prior to June 30,
1997, the Bank's capital stock consisted of assigned capital with
no par value owned 100% by the Argentine government. In accordance
with the by-laws approved as a result of the conversion of the Bank
to a sociedad anónima,
the Bank's capital stock was established at Ps.1,500,000 and
divided into four classes of ordinary common shares.
As of June 30,
2016, the Bank's capital stock consists of:
Shareholder
|
Class
of
Shares
|
Number
of
Shares
|
|
Total
%
Ownership
|
Voting
Rights
|
Argentine
government (through FFFRI) (b)
|
A
|
665,499,426
|
|
44.4%
|
1 vote
|
Banco Nación, as trustee for the
Bank's Programa de Propiedad
Participada (a)
|
B
|
57,009,279
|
|
3.8%
|
1 vote
|
Argentine
government (through FFFRI)
|
C
|
75,000,000
|
|
5.0%
|
1 vote
|
Public investors
(c) (d)
|
D
|
702,491,295
|
|
46.8%
|
3
votes
|
|
|
1,500,000,000
|
|
100.0%
|
|
_______________
(a)
The Bank's
Programa de Propiedad
Participada (“PPP”) is the Bank's employee stock
ownership plan. Under Decree 2127/2012 and Resolution 264/2013
issued by the Ministry of Economy and Public Finance, the PPP was
implemented. Under this plan, in a first stage, out of a total of
75,000,000, 17,990,721 Class B shares were converted into Class A
shares, to be allocated among the employees that have withdrawn
from the Bank in accordance with the implementation guidelines.
Upon delivery to the former employees, the 17,990,721 shares will
become Class D shares. The shares allocated to the Bank’s
current employees are designated as Class B shares, representing
the PPP.
On December 2,
2015, the Bank took notice of an observation raised by the
Superintendent of Financial Institutions reporting to the Argentine
Central Bank with regard to the insurance business developed by
Banco Hipotecario S.A. through BHN Vida S.A. and BHN Seguros
Generales S.A.
The observation
requires the enforcement of the credit scoring regulations, which
impose a 12.5% limit on interests in the capital stock and voting
rights of other companies.
In reply, the Bank
has claimed that such observation should be revised, in that the
Bank is allowed to conduct the business in question pursuant to the
Privatization Law No. 24,855 and
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
its regulations, in
particular Decree No. 1394/98, as continuing company of Banco
Hipotecario Nacional, as set forth in the first paragraph of this
Note.
(b)
Under the Bylaws,
the affirmative vote of the holders of Class A Shares is required
in order to effectuate: (i) mergers or spin-offs; (ii) an
acquisition of shares (constituting a Control Acquisition or
resulting in the Bank being subject to a control situation); (iii)
the transfer to third parties of a substantial part of the loan
portfolio of the Bank, (iv) a change in the Bank’s corporate
purpose; (v) the transfer of the Bank’s corporate domicile
outside of Argentina, and (vi) the voluntary dissolution of the
Bank.
(c)
For so long as
Class A Shares represent more than 42% of the Bank’s capital,
the Class D Shares shall be entitled to three votes per share,
except that holders of Class D Shares will be entitled to one vote
per share in the case of a vote on: (i) a fundamental change in the
Bank’s corporate purpose; (ii) a change of the Bank’s
domicile to be outside of Argentina; (iii) dissolution prior to the
expiration of the Bank’s corporate existence; (iv) a merger
or spin-off in which the Bank is not the surviving corporation; and
(v) a total or partial recapitalization following a mandatory
reduction of capital.
(d)
By reason of the
expiration on January 29, 2009 of the Total Return Swap that had
been executed and delivered on January 29, 2004, Deutsche Bank AG
transferred to the Bank 71,100,000 ordinary Class “D”
shares in Banco Hipotecario Sociedad Anónima with face value $
1 each, which are available for the term and in the conditions
prescribed by the Argentine Companies Law, in its Section 221. The
General Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 30, 2010
resolved to extend for a year, counted as from January 31, 2010,
the term for realizing the treasury shares held by the
Bank.
On April 30, 2010,
the General Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting resolved to
delegate upon the Board of Directors the decision to pay with the
treasury shares in portfolio the Stock Appreciation Rights (StAR)
coupons resulting from the debt restructuring as advisable based on
the contractually agreed valuation methods and their actual market
value after allowing the shareholders to exercise their preemptive
rights on an equal footing.
On June 16, 2010,
the Board of Directors resolved to launch a preemptive offer to
sell a portion of the Bank’s treasury shares, for a total of
36.0 million class D shares. The remaining shares would be
delivered in payment to the holders of Stock Appreciation Rights
(StAR) coupons arising from the debt restructuring, which fell due
on August 3, 2010. On July 26, 2010, within the framework of the
referred offer, the Bank sold approximately 26.9 million of the
shares mentioned above.
On August 3, 2010
the proceeds of the offer and the balance of the shares referred in
the preceding paragraph were made available to the holders of the
Stock Appreciation Rights (StAR) coupons. With the above-mentioned
offering, 999,312 Class D shares were sold in excess of those
required to pay off the obligation previously mentioned. In
connection with such excess sale, Ps. 554 were recorded as retained
earnings to reflect the addition of the shares to the
entity’s equity, which took place on January 29, 2009 as
detailed in this note, and a further Ps. 834 were booked as
Additional paid-in capital for the difference between the value as
added to the entity’s equity and the sales
value.
The General
Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 24, 2013
resolved to allocate 35,100,000 Class D shares held by the Bank to
a compensation program for the personnel under the terms of Section
67 of Law 26831. This decision is pending approval of
CNV.
On April 24, 2014
the General Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting acknowledged the
incentive or compensation program described in the preceding
paragraph and its extension to the personnel employed by the
subsidiaries BACS Banco de Crédito y Securitización S.A.,
BH Valores S.A., BHN Sociedad de Inversión S.A., BHN Vida S.A.
and BHN Seguros Generales S.A.
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
The Class B shares
have been set aside for sale to the Bank's employees in the future
pursuant to the PPP on terms and conditions to be established by
the Argentine government. Any Class B shares not acquired by the
Bank's employees at the time the Bank implements the PPP will
automatically convert into Class A shares. The Class C shares are
eligible for sale only to companies engaging in housing
construction or real estate activities. Any Class B shares
transferred by an employee outside the PPP will automatically
convert to Class D shares or Class C shares transferred to persons
not engaged in construction or real estate activities will
automatically convert into Class D shares.
(b)
Distribution of profits
No profits may be
distributed when any financial year does not produce
profits.
Argentine Central
Bank Communication “A” 4152 dated June 2, 2004 left
without effect the suspension of the distribution of profits
established by Communication “A” 3574. However, those
banks that proceed to such distribution must be previously
authorized by the Financial and Exchange Institutions
Superintendency.
Through
Communiqué “A” 4526 dated April 24, 2006, the BCRA
established that when the Legal Reserve is used to absorb losses,
earnings shall not be distributed until the reimbursement thereof.
Should the balance prior to the absorption exceed 20% of the
Capital Stock plus the Capital Adjustment, profits may be
distributed once the latest value is reached.
For purposes of
determining distributable balances, the net difference arising from
the book value and the market quotation shall be deducted from
retained earnings, in the event the Entity records government debt
securities and/or debt securities issued by the BCRA not recorded
at market prices, with volatility published by such
entity.
Pursuant to its
Communication “A” 5072, BCRA established that no
dividend distribution shall be admitted in so far as: a) the
amounts deposited as minimum cash requirements on average –
in Pesos, foreign currency or in Government securities – were
less than the requirements pertaining to the most recently closed
position or the position as projected taking into account the
effect of the distribution of dividends, and/or b) the amounts
deposited as minimum capital requirements were less than the
requirements recalculated as previously mentioned plus a 30%
increase, and/or c) the Entity has received financial aid from the
BCRA on grounds of illiquidity as set forth in Section 17 of
BCRA’s Charter.
On January 27,
2012, the BCRA issued Communication “A” 5272 whereby it
established that for the calculation of the minimum capital
requirement, the minimum capital for operational risk shall be
included. On the same date, Communication “A” 5273 was
also issued, whereby the BCRA resolved to increase the percentage
referred to in the preceding paragraph, subsection b), from 30% to
75%.
Communication
“A” 5369 provided that as from January 1, 2013, for the
purposes of calculating the position of minimum capitals, the
capital requirement for credit risk due to securitizations must be
computed over all the transactions outstanding as of the
computation date.
On September 23,
2013 the Argentine Congress enacted Law N° 26,983 which amends
the Income Tax Law and sets forth that dividends or earnings in
money or in kind shall be levied with Income Tax at a 10% tax rate
payable in a final and lump sum.
The Ordinary
General Shareholders’ Meeting, held on April 13, 2011,
resolved to distribute the income for the year ended on December
31, 2010 as follows: Ps. 39,063 (20%), to be applied to
the
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
legal reserve Ps.
100,000 (61.59%), to be paid out as cash dividends on ordinary
shares, and the balance, after the Board’s remuneration, to
be maintained as retained earnings. On September 20, 2012, the BCRA
reported that there were no objections against the Bank’s
distribution of cash dividends for Ps. 100,000, as requested. For
such reason, on October 10, 2012 such cash funds were made
available to the shareholders.
The Ordinary
General Shareholders’ Meeting, held on August 23, 2013,
resolved to distribute the income for the year ended on December
31, 2012 as follows: Ps. 68,721, to be applied to the legal
reserve; Ps. 30,000, to be paid out as cash dividends on ordinary
shares; and Ps. 244,886 to be maintained as retained earnings. This
decision has been approved by BCRA.
On April 24, 2014,
the Ordinary General Shareholders’ Meeting resolved to
distribute the income for the year ended on December 31, 2013 as
follows: Ps. 84,190, to be applied to the legal reserve; Ps.
42,000, to be paid out as cash dividends on ordinary shares; and
Ps. 294,760 to be maintained as retained earnings. Through Note
314/43/14 dated December 23, 2014, the Argentine Central Bank
authorized the Bank to distribute cash dividends for Ps. 42,000. At
its meeting dated January 7, 2015, the Board of Directors of Banco
Hipotecario S.A. resolved that these dividends should be made
available to the shareholders as of January 16, 2015.
On July 12, 2016 by
means of Communication "A" 6013 the Argentine Central Bank
published the updated text on “Distribution of profits”
effective as from January 1, 2016 by means of Communication
“A” 5827 and supplementary rules. The provisions of
this communication aim at converging towards international
principles and standards, among other changes, they stablish
additional capital margins.
27.
Employee Benefit Plan
The Bank is
obligated to make employer contributions to the National Pension
Plan System determined on the basis of the total monthly payroll.
These expenses are recorded in “Salaries and social security
contributions” under the “Administrative
expenses” caption in the accompanying consolidated statements
of income.
28.
Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk
In the normal
course of its business the Bank is party to financial instruments
with off-balance sheet risk in order to meet the financing needs of
its customers. These instruments expose the Bank to credit risk in
addition to amounts recognized in the balance sheets. These
financial instruments include commitments to extend
credit.
|
June
30,
|
|
2016
|
|
2015
|
Commitments to
extend credit
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mortgage loans and
other loans
(a)….……………...
|
Ps.
|
165,636
|
|
Ps.
|
291,342
|
Credit card loans
(b)…..……………………..…….
|
|
22,947,873
|
|
|
14,049,429
|
Clearing items in
process
(c)..…………………………
|
|
234,515
|
|
|
137,944
|
Other guarantees
(d)………………………………….
|
|
483,644
|
|
|
57,739
|
(a)
Commitments to
extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer at a future
date, subject to such customers meeting of pre-defined contractual
milestones. Typically, the Bank will commit to extend financing for
construction project lending on the basis of the certified progress
of the work under construction. Most arrangements require the
borrower to pledge the land or buildings under construction as
collateral. In the opinion of management, the
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
()
Bank’s
outstanding commitments do not represent unusual credit risk. The
Bank’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance
by the other party is represented by the contractual notional
amount of those commitments.
(x)
The Bank has a
unilateral and irrevocable right to reduce or change the credit
card limit, thus it considered there is no off-balance sheet risk.
In the opinion of management, the Bank’s outstanding
commitments do not represent unusual credit risk. The Bank’s
exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other
party is represented by the contractual notional amount of those
commitments.
(
)
The Bank accounts
for items drawn on other banks in memorandum accounts until such
time as the related item clears or is accepted. In the opinion of
management, the Bank’s risk of loss on these clearing
transactions is not significant as the transactions primarily
relate to collections on behalf of third parties.
(
)
Mainly
includes the amounts given as collateral for transactions held by
customers.
29.
Adoption of International Financial Reporting
Standards
By virtue of its
General Resolution No. 562, the Argentine Securities Commission
(CNV) has decided to enforce the provisions under the Technical
Pronouncement No. 26 of the Argentine Federation of Professional
Councils in Economic Sciences (FACPCE) that adopts the
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for all the
companies overseen by CNV as from the fiscal years beginning on
January 1, 2012.
The Bank is not
obligated to apply these standards insofar as the CNV has excluded
all the entities for which CNV is empowered to accept the
accounting criteria laid down by other regulatory and/or oversight
authorities (financial institutions, insurance companies, etc.)
from using the IFRS.
On February 12,
2014, BCRA issued its Communication “A” 5541 whereby it
provides a roadmap to convergence between the informational and
accounting regime and IFRS. Pursuant to this Communication, the
entities and institutions must start to account for their financial
transactions and changes in accordance with the rules issued by
BCRA following the above-mentioned convergence regime as from the
fiscal years beginning on January 1, 2018. This roadmap includes
the following steps:
● First
half of 2015
Financial
institutions must prepare and file their own convergence plan and
provide the name of the compliance officer appointed to such
end.
Disclosure of
guidelines to be observed by institutions regarding reconciliations
are to be filed with the BCRA.
● Second
half of 2015
The institutions
shall file with the BCRA, together with the financial statements as
of the fiscal year’s closing date, a reconciliation of the
main asset, liability and shareholders’ equity captions with
the amounts that would result from applying the rules issued by the
BCRA under the scope of the IFRS convergence process. This
information shall include a special report by the independent
auditor and will be used exclusively by the BCRA for supervision
and regulation purposes, and will qualify as non-public.
Institutions shall report on the degree of progress made in the
IFRS Convergence Plan.
● Year
2016
According to the
method and frequency established in due course, institutions shall
continue to report to the BCRA the degree of progress made by them
in the IFRS convergence process. In
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
addition, they
shall continue to disclose in their published financial statements
that they are progressing in the IFRS Convergence Plan. There will
be an issuance of a CONAU Circular to communicate the new Minimum
Accounts Plan and Form of Financial Statements (New Informational
and Accounting Regime for Quarterly / Annual
Publication).
● Year
2017
As of January 1,
2017, institutions shall prepare the opening financial statements
that will serve as basis for preparing their comparative financial
statements. In each quarterly statement, they shall include a
reconciliation of the main asset, liability and shareholders’
equity captions and results with the amounts that would result from
applying the rules issued by the BCRA under the scope of the IFRS
convergence process. Such reconciliations shall be supported by a
special report by the independent auditor. The quantitative
information and the degree of progress of the IFRS Convergence Plan
will be disclosed in a note to the published financial
statements.
● Year
2018
As from the
financial statements starting on January 1, 2018, financial
institutions shall be required to record their transactions and
equity changes in accordance with the rules issued by the BCRA
under the IFRS convergence process. Therefore, as from the closing
of the first quarter, they shall prepare and submit their published
financial statements according to the above mentioned rules; the
independent auditor shall issue an opinion thereon and such
financial statements will be the ones used by the institutions for
all legal and corporate purposes.
On March 31, 2015
the Bank’s Board of Directors has approved (i) the
Implementation Plan for Convergence towards the International
Financial Reporting Standards dictated by the Communication
“A” 5541 for Financial Entities subject to supervision
of the BCRA; and (ii) the designation of the coordinators which
will have the obligation to inform the Board of Directors the
status and degree of progress of the project.
The plan contains
the creation of a work team; coordination with the management of
the related companies in which permanent investments are held,
controlled companies or companies in which significant influence is
exercised; design and communication of a training plan; identifying
impacts on operations and the information to be submitted that
requires the implementation of specific actions (adapting
information systems, internal control, etc.).
Half-yearly reports
must be made to the BCRA, showing the progress made in the
Implementation Plan. The first due date of this presentation
operates on September 30, 2015. Each half-yearly report shall
include a report issued by the Internal Audit
Department.
As of June 30,
2016, there have been two presentations relating to the progress of
the plan on September 30,
2015 and March 31, 2016. Both presentations were approved by the
Board of the entity and were accompanied by an audit report
approved by the internal Audit Committee.
On March 31, 2016,
was sent to BCRA the reconciliation of assets and liabilities
captions applying IFRS as of December 31, 2015, following the
guidelines established by Communication " A" 5844, together with
the special report the External Auditor.
Subsequently,
reconciliations of the balances as of June 30 and December 31 must
be sent, operating its due date on September 30 and March 31
respectively, until the B.C.R.A. arrange for its discontinuity. The
information must be accompanied by a special report of the External
Auditor.
30.
Commencement of summary proceedings
I –Summary
Proceedings before administrative
authorities:
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
1.
On
February 19, 2014, the Bank was notified of Resolution No. 209/13
handed down by the Chairman of the Financial Information Unit
(UIF), whereby it ordered to commence summary proceedings against
the Bank, its directors (Messrs. Eduardo S. Elsztain; Mario Blejer;
Ernesto M. Viñes; Jacobo J. Dreizzen; Edgardo L. Fornero;
Carlos B. Písula; Gabriel G. Reznik; Pablo D. Vergara del
Carril; Mauricio E. Wior; Saul Zang); the Risk and Controlling
Manager, Mr. Gustavo D. Efkhanian and the Manager of the Money
Laundering Prevention and Control Unit Manager, Mr. Jorge Gimeno.
In these proceedings, an investigation is made into the
defendants’ liability for alleged violation of the provisions
of Section 21 of Law 25,246, as amended, and Resolution UIF No.
228/2007 due to certain defaults detected by the BCRA in the
inspection of the organization and in internal controls implemented
for the prevention of money-laundering derived from illegal
activities. On March 25, 2014, the relevant defenses and arguments
were filed in support of the Bank and the individuals subject to
the summary proceedings.
In the legal
counsel’s opinion, at the current stage of the proceedings
and based on the precedents existing at the UIF in connection with
similar cases, it is estimated that there are chances of imposing
an administrative penalty. The estimated and provisioned as of
December 31, 2015 amounts to Ps. 20.
2.
On
December 29, 2014, the Bank was notified of the Resolution passed
by the Superintendent of Financial and Foreign Exchange
Institutions No. 824 dated December 1, 2014 ordering the start of
Summary Proceedings No. 6086 on Foreign Exchange Matters (File
101.534/11) against Banco Hipotecario S.A. and a former Manager
(Mr. Gabriel Cambiasso) and five assistants (Claudio H. Martin;
Daniel J. Sagray; Rubén E. Perón; Marcelo D. Buzetti and
Pablo E. Pizarro) at the Cordoba Branch, in the terms of Section 8
of the Foreign Exchange Criminal Regime Law (as signed into law
pursuant to Decree No. 480/95). In the above-mentioned summary
proceedings, an investigation is made in connection with excesses
in the limits for selling foreign currency to two entities in the
City of Cordoba (for a combined amount of US$ 701,270), which
allegedly violate the provisions of Communication “A”
5085, paragraph 4.2.1.
On July 3, 2015 the
writ containing the defenses and arguments was filed with the
Central Bank and the relevant evidence was offered.
On April 12, 2016
the Argentine Central Bank ordered the production of evidence by
the parties, and all evidence previously offered was
produced.
In the legal
counsel’s opinion, at the current stage of the proceedings
there are legal and factual arguments that generate reasonable
expectations that the physical persons named defendants will be
acquitted. For such reason, no allowances have been created in this
regard.
3.
On
August 11, 2015, we were notified of Resolution No. 76/15 adopted
by the chairman of the Unidad de Información Financiera, which
initiated a summary proceeding (sumario) against us, our Board of
Directors (Eduardo Sergio Elsztain, Mario Blejer, Diego Luis
Bossio, Mariana González, Edgardo Luis José Fornero, Ada
Mercedes Maza, Mauricio Elías Wior, Saúl Zang, Ernesto
Manuel Viñes, Gabriel Adolfo Gregorio Reznik, Jacobo Julio
Dreizzen, Pablo Daniel Vergara del Carril and Carlos Bernardo
Pisula) and our compliance officer for an alleged violation to
section 21 a) of Law No.25,246 and to Resolution No.121/11. The UIF
initiated the proceeding after an audit by the Central Bank in 2013
detected certain weaknesses in our internal anti-money laundering
controls. As of the date of this offering memorandum, we have not
established any provisions in connection with this proceeding.
According to that resolution, the Bank and its directors would have
incurred - "prima facie" - in certain defaults related to the way
customers are identified, monitoring parameters , the definition of
the risk matrix and the updating procedures of background and
profiles of customer, among others.
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
On September 23,
2015, the Bank raised depositions and defenses with the UIF along
with documentary evidence and produced informative evidence, IT
expert opinions and oral evidence. On April 13, 2016, the
production of evidence was ordered and all evidence was duly
produced.
Based on the
UIF’s backround on similar cases, the Bank is likely to be
imposed an administrative fine. Therefore, it was deemed reasonable
to create an allowance for this contingency amounting to Ps. 20,
which was booked on October 22, 2015.
4. On February 15,
2016 the Bank was notified of Resolution No. 1014 issued by the
Superintendent of Financial and Exchange Institutions by which it
was decided to conduct summary (Summary No. 1486) under the terms
of Article 41 of the Financial Institutions Law to Banco
Hipotecario SA and its president Mr. Eduardo S. Elsztain for
alleged violation of the rules of Communication "A" 4490 because of
his failure to report -within the deadline set by the legislation
applicable-, the appointment of new directors by the
shareholders’ meetings held on 27 March and 24 April 2013,
and having belatedly submitted documentation related to these
directors. It is worth mentioning that in all cases tried to
regular and alternate directors designated by the National
State.
On 29 February 2016
the defenses and rebuttals were presented and accompanied the
documentary evidence, which examined by the Management Contentious
Financial Affairs in the Central Bank.
in light of the
likelihood that the Bank could be imposed an administrative fine,
it was deemed reasonable to create an allowance for this
contingency amounting Ps.560, which was booked as of the closing
date of these financial statements
5. On May 10, 2016
the Bank was notified of Resolution No 219 dated April 22, 2016
handed down by the Superintendent of Financial and Foreign Exchange
Institutions in order to commence summary proceedings (Summary
Proceedings file No. 6845) in the terms of Section 8 of the Foreign
Exchange Criminal Law No. 19,359 (as signed into law pursuant to
Decree No. 480/95) against Banco Hipotecario S.A. its former
Manager Mr. Ricardo José González and Mrs. Luciana
Sabrina Fusco and Liliana Elisabeth Sabella, on grounds of alleged
breach of the rules contained in Communication “A” 5318
and “5322”, as supplemented, consisting in allegedly
selling foreign currency for US$ 69,620 under residential mortgage
transaction, without fulfilling the requirements set forth in the
above mentioned communications.
Notice was taken of
the proceedings and a request was filed for extending the deadline
for filing the relevant defenses and arguments.
6. Banco de
Crédito y Securitización S.A. has been notified of
Resolution No. 401 dated September 7, 2012 handed down by the
BCRA’s Superintendent of Financial and Exchange Institutions,
ordering to start summary proceedings against this Bank and its
Chairman, Mr. Eduardo S. Elsztain, due to the late filing of
documentation related to the appointment of the Bank’s
authorities. On October 9, 2012, the defenses and arguments of the
Bank’s rights were filed. Subsequently, the Bank was notified
of Resolution No. 729 dated October 23,
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
2013 which imposed
on the Bank and its president Punishment of Call of Care by Article
41 paragraph 1 of the Law of Financial Institutions.
Through such
resolution determined fines of Ps. 320 and Ps. 393 to the bank and
its directors (Eduardo S. Elsztain and Ernesto M. Viñes ),
respectively. Such amounts were charged as a loss as of December
31, 2015.
BACS and the
Directors filed an appeal against Resolution No. 690 in due course.
The appeals are pending resolution by Panel IV of the National
Court of Appeals in Federal Administrative Contentious Matters in
the action styled “BACS BANCO DE CRÉDITO Y
SECURITIZACIÓN S.A. ET AL V. BANCO CENTRAL DE LA
REPÚBLICA ARGENTINA, in re. Financial Institutions Law No.
21,526, Section 42, Direct Appeal” (Case File No.
51,471/2015).
7. On November 25,
2014, Tarshop S.A. was notified by the Financial Information Unit
that summary proceedings had been filed, identified under
Resolution No. 234/14, for potential formal violations derived from
the alleged non-compliance with Section 21, paragraph a) of Law
25,246 and UIF Resolutions No. 27/11 and 2/12. Summonses were sent
to the Company (Tarshop S.A.), its Compliance Officer (Mauricio
Elías Wior) and the Directors then in office (Messrs. Eduardo
Sergio Elsztain, Saúl Zang, Marcelo Gustavo Cufré and
Fernando Sergio Rubín) for them to file their defenses. In the
legal counsel’s opinion, at the current stage of the
proceedings and based on the precedents existing at the UIF in
similar cases, it is likely that a penalty be imposed under the
scope of the administrative proceedings. For such reason,
allowances for Ps. 360 have been recorded in this
regard.
II –Summary Proceedings pending Court Decision
1.
On
October 31, 2014, BHSA was notified of Resolution No. 685 dated
October 29, 2014 handed down by the Superintendent of Financial and
Foreign Exchange Institutions in the summary proceedings in
financial matters No. 1320 whereby the Bank and its authorities had
been charged, on one hand, with the violation of the rules
governing financial aid to the Non-Financial Public Sector, with
excess over the limits of fractioned exposure to credit risk from
the non-financial public sector, with excess in the allocation of
assets to guarantee, with failure to satisfy minimum capital
requirements and with objections against the accounting treatment
afforded to the “Cer Swap Linked to PG08 and External
Debt” transaction and on the other hand, with delays in
communicating the appointment of new directors and tardiness in the
provision of documentation associated to the directors recently
elected by the shareholders’ meetings.
Resolution No. 685
then fined Banco Hipotecario S.A. with Ps,4,040 and also fined
BHSA’s directors (Eduardo S. Elsztain; Jacobo J. Dreizzen;
Carlos B. Písula; Edgardo L. Fornero; Gabriel G. Reznik; Pablo
D. Vergara del Carril; Ernesto M. Viñes; Saul Zang; Mauricio
E. Wior), former directors (Clarisa D. Lifsic de Estol; Federico L.
Bensadón; Jorge L. March and Jaime A. Grinberg), statutory
auditors (Messrs. Ricardo Flammini; José D. Abelovich; Marcelo
H. Fuxman; Alfredo H. Groppo; and Martín E. Scotto), the Area
Manager Gustavo D. Efkhanian and former managers (Gabriel G.
Saidón and Enrique L. Benitez) for an aggregate amount of
Ps.51,581.8. Under this decision, former Statutory Auditor Ms.
Silvana M. Gentile was acquitted.
On November 25,
2014, Banco Hipotecario and the other individuals affected by the
adverse decision lodged an appeal under Section 42 of the Financial
Institutions Law, that was sent by the BCRA to the National
Appellate Court with Federal Jurisdiction over Contentious and
Administrative Matters. Therefore, at present the case is being
heard by Panel I of such Appellate Court. Moreover, on December 30,
2014, the Bank and the individuals against whom sanctions were
imposed requested the levying of separate injunctions by such court
against the enforcements pursued by the BCRA for collection of the
fines.
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
Upon being notified
of the resolution handed down on June 30 by the Appellate Court
that denied the motion for injunction filed by the Bank and by the
directors, managers and some of the statutory auditors and in order
to prevent further conflicts and financial damage that could result
from the actions to compel payment of fines, the Bank’s
Executive Committee decided to apply the indemnity rules regarding
directors, high ranking officers and statutory auditors, as an
alternative for the amounts not covered by the D&O insurance
policy approved by the Bank’s Board of Directors at its
meetings held on August 2, 2002 and May 8, 2013, and resolved to
deposit the amounts of the fines.
Such deposit,
including the amount corresponding to the fine imposed on the Bank
and the respective legal costs, totaled Ps. 57,671.9. Out this
amount, Ps. 53,631.9 were computed as losses for this period in the
manner described in the Minutes of the Meeting held by Banco
Hipotecario S.A.’s Executive Committee on July 2, 2015 and in
the Minutes of the Board Meeting held on July 15, 2015, and Ps.
4,040 were covered by a provision made in fiscal year
2014.
This
notwithstanding, in the brief filed with the court that is hearing
the proceedings to compel payment it was sustained that the amounts
deposited in the judicial accounts opened to such end were subject
to attachment, and a petition was filed for the respective amounts
to be invested in automatically renewable term deposits for 180
days in order to ensure the integrity of the funds until the
Appellate Court with Federal Jurisdiction over Contentious and
Administrative Matters hands down a decision on the appeal lodged
against Resolution No. 685/14 of the Argentine Central
Bank.
The request for
injunction were rejected and the Court made progress in the
proceedings for enforcing the fines against each of the defendants.
For such reason, a request was made for applying the amounts
subject to attachments to the payment of the relevant
fines.
2.
On
September 13, 2013, the Bank was notified of Resolution No. 611
handed down by the Superintendent of Financial and Foreign Exchange
Institutions, whereby it ordered to commence summary proceedings
against the Bank and the manager Christian Giummarra and the former
manager Aixa Manelli (Summary Proceedings No. 5469 on Foreign
Exchange Matters) charging them with alleged violation of the
foreign exchange laws in selling foreign currency to persons
prohibited from trading foreign currency by the Argentine Central
Bank. The cumulative amount derived from the alleged violation in
the sale of foreign currency is around US$ 39.9 thousand and Euro
1.1 thousand. The relevant defenses and arguments have been filed
and evidence has been offered in support of all the defendants
subject to the summary proceedings. Due to its related subject
matter, the record of this case was joined with Summary Proceedings
No. 5529 on Foreign Exchange Matters (File 101,327/10). Therefore,
its procedural status is described together with the
latter.
Moreover, on
October 8, 2013, the Bank was notified of Resolution No. 720 handed
down by the Superintendent of Financial and Foreign Exchange
Institutions, ordering to commence summary proceedings against the
Bank and its Organization and Procedures Manager, Mr. Christian
Giummarra, and the former Systems Manager, Ms. Aixa Manelli
(Summary Proceedings No. 5529 on Foreign Exchange Matters) in
accordance with Section 8 of the Criminal Foreign Exchange Regime
Law (Ley de Régimen Penal
Cambiario) –as amended by Decree 480/95- charging them
with alleged violation of the foreign exchange laws in selling
foreign currency to persons prohibited from trading foreign
currency by the Argentine Central Bank. The cumulative amount
derived from the alleged violation in the sale of foreign currency
is around US$ 86.4 thousand. The relevant defenses and
arguments were filed and evidence was offered in support of all the
defendants subject to the summary proceedings. The BCRA opened the
discovery stage, and evidence was produced in due
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
time.
Once the discovery stage came to a conclusion, the attorneys
submitted their closing arguments. In mid- September 2015 the
summary in which both actions were accumulated) was sent by the
Central Bank to Economic Criminal Justice for sentencing. Involving
the Court with jurisdiction over Criminal Economic Matters No.2
(Dr. Pablo Yadarola) - Secretary No. 3 (Dr. Fernando Stockfisz)
..
In the legal
counsel’s opinion, at the current status of the proceedings,
there are legal and factual arguments that generate reasonable
expectations that the physical persons named defendants and Banco
Hipotecario S.A. will be acquitted and that therefore, there are
low chances that the Bank will be subject to the economic sanctions
set forth by the Criminal Foreign Exchange Regime Law (Ley de Régimen Penal Cambiario).
For such reason, no allowances have been created in this
regard.
3.
On August 26, 2014,
the Bank was notified of the Resolution passed by the
Superintendent of Financial and Foreign Exchange Institutions No.
416 dated August 7, 2014 ordering the start of Summary Proceedings
No. 5843 in the terms of Section 8 of the Foreign Exchange Criminal
Regime Law No. 19,359 (as signed into law pursuant to Decree No.
480/95). In the above-mentioned summary proceedings, Banco
Hipotecario, its directors (Messrs. Eduardo S. Elsztain; Jacobo J.
Dreizzen; Edgardo L. Fornero; Carlos B. Písula; Gabriel G.
Reznik; Pablo D. Vergara del Carril; Ernesto M. Viñes; Saul
Zang; and Mauricio E. Wior) and former directors (Ms. Clarisa D.
Lifsic de Estol and Mr. Federico L. Bensadón), and two former
managers (Messrs. Gabriel G. Saidón and Enrique L. Benitez),
are charged with failure to comply with the rules disclosed by
Communication “A” 3471 (paragraphs 2 and 3) and by
Communication “A” 4805 (Paragraph 2.2.) due to certain
transfers of currency made abroad between August and October 2008
to guarantee the “CER Swap Linked to PG08 and External
Debt” swap transaction for a total of US$ 45,968 thousand,
without the authorization of the Argentine Central Bank. BHSA has
been allowed to review the proceedings (case file No. 100.308/10)
which are being handled by the Argentine Central Bank’s
Department of Foreign Exchange Contentious Matters. The relevant
defenses and arguments were filed in support of the subjects to the
summary proceedings. The BCRA opened the discovery stage on March
16, 2015. Evidence was produced and the counsels for the
defense’s allegations were raised in due time. Upon
conclusion of the administrative stage of the proceedings, the case
file was sent to the Courts with Jurisdiction over Criminal
Economic Matters. On November 18, 2015, the Court with Jurisdiction
over Criminal Economic Matters No. 3, presided by Dr. Rafael E.
Caputo, Clerk’s Office No. 5, determined that it lacked
jurisdiction to hear the case; therefore, the proceedings were
forwarded to the Court with Jurisdiction over Criminal Economic
Matters No. 2, which has still not determined whether it has
competent jurisdiction
In the legal
counsel’s opinion, at the current stage of the proceedings
there are legal and factual arguments that generate reasonable
expectations that the physical persons named defendants and Banco
Hipotecario S.A. will be acquitted and that therefore, there are
low chances that the Bank will be subject to the economic sanctions
set forth by the Criminal Foreign Exchange Regime Law (Ley de Régimen Penal Cambiario).
For such reason, no allowances have been created in this
regard.
III –Concluded Summary Proceedings
1.
On
May 4, 2012 the Bank was notified of Resolution No. 186, dated
April 25, 2012 issued by the Superintendent of Financial and
Foreign Exchange Institutions whereby Summary Proceedings No. 4976
on Foreign Exchange Matters were commenced against the Bank, its
directors (Messrs. Eduardo S. Elsztain; Gabriel G. Reznik; Pablo D.
Vergara del Carril; Ernesto M. Viñes; Saul Zang; Carlos B.
Písula; Edgardo L. Fornero; Jacobo J. Dreizzen); former
directors (Ms. Clarisa D. Lifsic de Estol; Messrs. Julio A. Macchi;
Federico L.
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
2.
Bensadón; and
Jorge M. Grouman) and the former Finance Manager Gabriel G.
Saidón, under section 8 of the Foreign Exchange Criminal
Regime Law (as signed into law by Decree No. 480/95).
In such
proceedings, charges were pressed for alleged violations of the
provisions of Communications “A” 3640, 3645, 4347 and
supplementary rules, due to the acquisition of good delivery silver
bars during the 2003-2006 period with funds arising from its
General Exchange Position.
The defenses to
which the Bank is entitled were raised in due time. Within the
period granted to such end, the Bank and the other defendants
produced the evidence previously offered. As soon as that stage in
the procedure came to a conclusion, the counsel for the defense
presented their closing arguments and in August 2014, the Argentine
Central Bank sent the case file to the competent court (therefore,
at present the case is being heard by the Court with Jurisdiction
over Criminal Economic Matters No. 7 presided by Judge Juan Galvan
Greenway), Clerk’s office No. 13, presided by Ms. Mariana
Zavala Duffau.
. III – BANCO
HIPOTECARIO S.A., Clarisa Diana LIFSIC, Eduardo Sergio Elsztain,
Gabriel Adolfo Gregorio REZNIK, Pablo Daniel VERGARA DEL CARRIL,
Ernesto Manuel VIÑES, Saúl ZANG, Edgardo Luis José
FORNERO, Federico León BENSADON, Jacobo Julio DREIZZEN, Jorge
Miguel GROUMAN, Gabriel Gustavo SAIDON, Julio Augusto MACCHI and
Carlos Bernardo PISULA WERE FULLY RELEASED OF LIABILITY for the
other charges pressed against them in this action in connection
with violation of the Criminal Foreign Exchange Regime Law under
these summary proceedings filed by the Argentine Central Bank
regarding the transactions recorded under slips Nos. 40729 and
41288 (according to the charges pressed in each case) as the
alleged conducts did not match with any of the offenses set forth
by law. IV – NO COURT COSTS WERE AWARDED (pursuant to
Sections 143 and 144 Code of Criminal Procedure).
On April 29, 2016,
final judgement was passed, whereby: I- The criminal charges files
against Banco Hipotecario S.A., Clarisa Diana Lifsic, Eduardo
Sergio Elsztain, Gabriel Adolfo Gregorio Reznik, Pablo Daniel
Vergara Del Carril, Ernesto Manuel Viñes, Saul Zang, Julio
Augusto Macchi, Carlos Bernardo Pisula, Edgardo Luis José
Fornero, Federico León Bensadón and Gabriel Gustavo
Saidón in connection with the transactions recorded under
slips No. 21683, 21749, 22065, 22136, WERE DECLARED PARTIALLY
STATUTE BARRED and the above mentioned persons WERE PARTIALLY
ACQUITTED as concerns the above mentioned deeds (Section 19 of Law
19,359 and Section 434 and 443, subsection 3 and 454 of the Code of
Criminal Procedure). II The criminal charges filed against Jacobo
Julio Dreizzen and Jorge Miguel Grouman, in connection with the
transactions recorded under slips No. 31034, 31042, 37270, 37973,
38476, 38511, 38651, 38693, 40005, 40066, 40190, 40304, 40687 and
40688 WERE DECLARED PARTIALLY STATUTE-BARRED and the above
mentioned persons WERE PARTIALLY ACQUITTED as concerns the above
mentioned deeds (Section 19 of Law 19,359 and Section 434 and 443,
subsection 3, and 454 of the Code of Criminal Procedure). III
–Banco Hipotecario S.A., Clarisa Diana Lifsic, Eduardo Sergio
Elsztain, Gabriel Adolfo Gregorio Reznik, Pablo Daniel Vergara del
Carril, Ernesto Manuel Viñes, Saúl Zang, Edgardo Luis
José Fornero, Federico León Bensadón, Jacobo Julio
Dreizzen, Jorge Miguel Grouman, Gabriel Gustavo Saidón, Julio
Augusto Macchi and Carlos Bernardo Pisula WERE FULLY RELEASED OF
LIABILITY for the other charges pressed against them in this action
in connection with violation of the Criminal Foreign Exchange
Regime Law under these summary proceedings filed by the Argentine
Central Bank regarding the transactions recorded under slips Nos.
40729 and 41288 (according to the charges pressed in each case) as
the alleged conducts did not match with any of the offenses set
forth by law. IV – IV – NO COURT COSTS WERE AWARDED
(pursuant to Sections 143 and 144 Code of Criminal
Procedure).
As no appeal was
lodged against it, the judgment became firm and
conclusive.
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
On
October 7, 2014, BHSA had been notified of Resolution No. 513 dated
August 16, 2014 handed down by the Superintendent of Financial and
Foreign Exchange Institutions in the summary proceedings in
financial matters No. 1365 (on grounds of alleged failure to comply
with the minimum requirements in terms of internal controls under
Communication “A” 2525) whereby Banco Hipotecario S.A.
was imposed a fine for Ps. 112 and its directors (Messrs. Pablo D.
Vergara del Carril; Carlos B. Písula, Eduardo S. Elsztain,
Jacobo J. Dreizzen, Gabriel G. Reznik; Edgardo L. Fornero; Ernesto
M. Viñes; and Saul Zang) and former directors (Ms. Clarisa D.
Lifsic de Estol and Messrs. Jorge L. March; and Federico L.
Bensadón).
As required by
Section 42 of the Law of Financial Institutions, the fines were
paid and the relevant appeal was lodged with the National Appellate
Court with Federal Jurisdiction over Contentious and Administrative
Matters against the above-mentioned resolution. The fine of 112
thousand pesos was timely provisioned and paid by the
Bank.
Under judgment
dated June 21, 2016, the National Appellate Court with Federal
Jurisdiction over Contentious and Administrative Matters –
Panel IV, dismissedthe appeals lodged by Banco Hipotecario S.A. and
the defendant directors, and awarded court costs against the losing
appellants. The judgement became final and conclusive.
31.
Programa Crédito Argentino del Bicentenario para la Vivienda
Única y Familiar (PROCREAR)
On June 12, 2012,
the Argentine Executive Branch issued Decree No. 902 whereby it
ordered the creation of a Public Fiduciary Fund referred to as
Programa Crédito Argentino del Bicentenario para la Vivienda
Única Familiar (Argentine Single Family Housing Program for
the Bicentennial) (PROCREAR).
On that same date,
the Bank’s Board of Directors approved the Bank’s role
as trustee of the referred fund.
On July 18, 2012,
the Argentine State, as Trustor, and Banco Hipotecario S.A. as
Trustee, created the PROCREAR Administrative and Financial Trust,
and its underlying assets were transferred to it as trust
property.
The Trust’s
sole and irrevocable purpose is as follows: (i) to manage the trust
assets with the aim of facilitating the population’s access
to housing and the generation of job opportunities as economic and
social development policies, in compliance with the principles and
objectives set forth in Decree No. 902; (ii) the use by the Trustee
of the net proceeds of the placement of the Trust Bonds (Valores
Representativos de Deuda or VRDs) and cash contributions by the
Argentine State to originate loans for the construction of houses
in accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 902 and the credit
lines; and (iii) the repayment of the VRDs in accordance with the
terms of the agreement that creates the Trust and the provisions of
the Trust Law.
The Trust shall be
in effect for a term of thirty (30) years as from the date of
execution of the agreement (July 18, 2012).
In addition to the
obligations imposed on it under the Trust Law and the Commercial
Code, the Trustee is required to:
● perform the
obligations set forth in the Trust Agreement and follow the
instructions imparted on it by the Executive
Committee;
● carry out
its duties as Trustee with the loyalty, diligence and prudence of a
good businessman acting on the basis of the trust placed on
him;
● exercise
the powers granted to it under the Agreement, and preserve the
Trust Assets;
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
● use the
Trust Assets for lawful purposes, in accordance with the provisions
of the Agreement and following the Executive Committee’s
instructions;
● identify
the Trust Property and record it in a separate accounting system,
segregated from its own assets or the assets of other trusts held
by it at present or in the future in the course of its
business;
● prepare the
Trust’s financial statements, hire the relevant audit firms
and comply with the applicable disclosure regulations;
● insure the
Trust Assets against risks that could affect their
integrity;
● invest or
reinvest the Trust’s funds in accordance with the provisions
of the Agreement and following the instructions imparted by the
Executive Committee.
In compliance with
Communication “A” 5392, the Bank has capitalized
mortgage loan origination expenses under this program (see note
2.13.).
32.
Capital Market Law
On December 27,
2012, the Capital Market Law No. 26,831 was promulgated,
considering a comprehensive amendment to the public offering regime
set forth by Law No. 17,811.
Insofar as concerns
the matters related to the Company’s business, this law
broadens the regulatory powers of the Argentine Government in
connection with the public offering of securities, through the
Argentine Securities Commission (CNV), and concentrates in this
agency the powers of authorization, supervision and oversight,
disciplinary authority and regulation of all capital market
players; further, it establishes that intermediary agents willing
to deal in a securities market are no longer required to be members
thereof, thus allowing the entry of other participants, and
delegates to the CNV the power to authorize, register and regulate
the various categories of agents.
On August 1, 2013,
Decree 1023/2013, partially regulating the Capital Markets Law, was
published in the Official Gazette, and on September 9, 2013,
General Resolution No. 622 of the CNV, approving the related
regulations, was published in the Official Gazette.
These regulations
implement a register of agents that participate in the capital
market. To take part in each of the activities regulated by this
resolution, agents had to be entered in that register in such
capacity by March 1, 2014.
For those agents
who have applied for registration with the final registry before
March 1, 2014 to comply with all the requirements, on February 7,
2014, the Argentine Securities Commission (CNV) extended the term
until December 31, 2014. On June 23, 2014 we were notified by
Mercado Abierto Electrónico S.A. that CNV mandated that the
Agents registered with MAE S.A. who have proceedings underway
before CNV for registration as Agent in any of the categories
authorized by currently applicable rules and regulations may
continue to do business normally up and until they start operating
in the new Agent category as per the CNV rules
(N.T.2013)
In turn, pursuant
to CNV Resolution No. 17,392 dated June 26, 2014, the Bank was
registered with the Registry of Financial Trustees prescribed by
Sections 6 and 7 of Chapter IV, Title V of the Rules, under No. 57.
And, on September 19, 2014, pursuant to CNV Resolution No. 2122,
the Bank has been registered as Settlement and Clearing Agent and
Comprehensive Trading Agent No. 40.
Pursuant to the
provisions of Section 45 of Law 26,831 and paragraph a), Section
20, Article VI, Chapter II, Title VII, and subsection j) of Section
7, Article IV, Chapter IV, Title V of Resolution No.622 of the CNV,
it is made known that Banco Hipotecario’s minimum capital
composed as required by the rules issued by the Argentine Central
Bank exceeds the minimum amount required under such resolution. On
the other hand, the Bank’s capital was duly paid in as of the
closing of
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
the period and the
liquid balancing account is identified as BONAR 17 (Government
security carried at fair market value).
On October 22,
2014, the Board of Directors of Mercado de Valores de Buenos Aires
S.A. approved the registration of Banco Hipotecario S.A. in Mercado
de Valores de Buenos Aires S.A.’s Registry of Agents as
Settlement and Clearing Agent and Trading Agent –
Comprehensive (ALyC and AN as per the Spanish
acronyms).
On December 23,
2014, BHSA was authorized to operate under the provisions of Merval
Communication No. 15594.
Pursuant to
CNV’s Resolution No. 17.338 dated April 24, 2014, BACS Banco
de Crédito y Securitización S.A., was registered with the
Registry of Financial Trustees prescribed by Sections 6 and 7 of
Chapter IV, Title V of the Rules, under No. 55. And, on September
19, 2014, CNV communicated to BACS that in its capacity as
Settlement and Clearing Agent - Comprehensive and Trading Agent the
Bank has been assigned License No. 25. It must be noted that the
composition of BACS’ equity as of the end of the period was
correct and that the liquidity requirement takes the form of
Peso-denominated Lebacs.
As of the date of
these financial statements, BH Valores SA has been approved by CNV
as a Settlement and Clearing Agent in its own name under
Registration Number 189 in the terms of CNV’s General
Resolution No. 622.
According to the
minimum requirements laid down, BH Valores S.A.’s minimum
shareholders’ equity exceeds the amount prescribed by
CNV’s General Resolution No. 622 and its composition is
correct. As to the liquidity requirements, they have been satisfied
in the form of a deposit of the Government security called Bono de
la Nación Argentina $ Badlar Privada + 200 bps. Vto. 2017, as
discussed in Exhibit II to the Company’s financial
statements.
In view of the
latest tax, regulatory and operational developments that have
modified BH Valores S.A.’s commercial strategy and decreased
the competitive advantages of running such a business, the Board of
Directors of BH Valores S.A. has, as of the date of these financial
statements, decided to substantially diminish the volume of
operations with an eye towards suspending the operations of BH
Valores S.A. in the future to prevent two structures that are
presently highly similar in terms of their functions and have been
rendered redundant within the same conglomerate from
overlapping.
33.
Resolutions issued by the Argentine Central Bank
Financing line for production and financial inclusion
Under Communication
“A” 5874 dated December 31, 2015, the Argentine Central
Bank revised the name of the credit line in effect since 2012 and
started to publish the “Credit line for production and
financial inclusion purposes”.
The new line will
become effective on the first half of 2016. The financial
institutions subject to the provisions of this circular must record
a lending balance under this credit line amounting to at least 14%
of the deposits from the non-financial private sector in pesos,
calculated taking into account the monthly average daily balances
of November 2015, being able to attribute all the balances of loans
disbursed through the "Line of credit for productive investment "
in so far as the case of destinations also supported by this
line.
At least 75% of the
quota must be granted to SMEs. In calculating the quota, the
average daily balances of outstanding loans during the first half
of 2016 will be considered. The highest rate applicable under this
line should be a fixed nominal rate of 22% per annum for the first
36 months, except for the purchase of portfolio and mortgage loans
and loans for the acquisition of rights over trusts for the
construction of real property to individuals, which will be a mixed
interest rate. For clients who do not qualify as SMEs, the rate
will be freely agreed upon.
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
Finally, under
Communication "A" 5975 dated May 17, 2016 the Argentine Central
Bank established the 2016 second quota under the "Fianncing line of
production and financial inclusion", whereby a lending balance
equal to at least 15.5 % of the non-financial private sector
deposits in pesos, calculated taking into account the monthly
average daily balances of May 2016, must be recorded under this
line.
At the closing of
these financial statements BHSA had recorded in average Ps.
1,401,724 as principal and interest under BHSA’s assets in
connection with this credit line.
Compliance with rules on term deposits and investments. Conditions
governing interest rates on term deposits
Pursuant to its
Communication “A” 5781, the Argentine Central Bank
raised the floor of the interest rates payable on term deposits and
the maximum amount of the placements that may obtain such benefit.
The rest of the transactions shall be agreed upon freely, that is,
without the involvement of the Argentine Central Bank.
It has been
determined that starting on July 27, 2015 the rates can’t be
less than the product arising from the last reference interest rate
and a coefficient according to the original term of the imposition,
as follows:
- from 30 to
44 days: 0.91
- from 45 to 59
days: 0.93
- from 60 to 89
days: 0.97
- from 90 to 119
days: 0.97
- from 120 to 179
days: 0.98
- from 180 days or
more: 0.99
These
minimum rates apply to all Peso-denominated term deposits of up to
Ps.1,000 on behalf of holders who are human and / or legal
persons.
Finally, the
Argentine Central Bank provides that failure to comply with the
minimum rate level shall result in an increase in minimum cash
requirements in Pesos for an amount equivalent to all relevant term
deposits for the month following that when the failure to comply
takes place. No offsets among term deposits are allowed. In
addition to the foregoing, summary proceedings shall be commenced
in accordance with the guidelines laid down by the Superintendent
of Financial and Foreign Exchange Institutions.
This regulation was
repealed by the Argentine Central Bank through Communication
“A” 5853, as described in the following
item.
Interest rates on lending transactions. Financing subject to
interest rate regulation by the Central Bank.
Under Communication
“A” 5590 dated June 10, 2014, the BCRA adopted a system
of benchmark interest rates for personal and pledge loans to
individuals not qualifying as SMEs and established a ceiling for
these kinds of loans that may not exceed the product arising from
multiplying the 90-day LEBACs’ cut-off interest rate by a
multiplier ranging from 1.25 to 2.0, depending on the kind of loan
and Bank Group. To this end, banks are divided into:
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
- Group I:
financial institutions operating as financial agents of the
national, provincial and/or municipal governments and/or other
institutions accounting for at least 1% of the total deposits from
the non-financial private sector; and
- Group II; the
remaining institutions.
The BCRA publishes
the “benchmark interest rate” to be applied by the
financial institutions in each of these groups to each type of
loans (personal loans, pledge loans and portfolio purchases). The
rates applied by each institution to each loan within the lines
mentioned above may not exceed the “benchmark interest
rate” reported by the BCRA.
On December 17,
2015, under Communication "A" 5853 the BCRA repealed the above
mentioned Communications and thus eliminated any regulation on
rates, for both lending transactions and term deposits. This new
rule will became applicable to any loans agreed upon from December
17, 2015 onwards.
However, the BCRA
provides that financial institutions shall disclose the total
financial cost of lending transactions (by displaying it at their
offices and in press ads) subject to specific typeface size
requirements.
Moreover, it
establishes a timetable for violations detected until June 30, 2016
for transactions subject to regulated interest rates, i.e., those
outstanding as of December 16, 2015; and for violations detected
from January 1, 2016 onwards, the provisions set forth in
Communication “A” 5849 shall apply.
The mechanism
provided in such rule imposed the obligation to reimburse the
excess amount collected and any expenses incurred by clients in
filing their claims.
Protection granted to users of financial services
On March 23, 2016
following Communication "A" 5928 the Argentine Central Bank decided
that all savings accounts shall be free of charge, including the
use of debit cards and that the fees charged by the bank can be
raised by up to twenty percent (20 %), insofar as the customer is
informed of these increases at least 60 days before their effective
application in the case of products sold for a price. Bank shall be
free to determine the fees to be charged by them starting September
1, 2016.
Financial
institutions shall be under duty to inform their
competitors’s prices when they decide to change a price and
to insert a highlighted hyperlink on their website with the name
"Price Comparison " leading to BCRA’sweb page which will show
the charges applied by peer banks on their different
products.
Finally, under
Communication "A" 5993 dated June 22, 2016 the Argentine Central
Bank put an end to the "Financial service fees and/or charges "
reporting scheme and establishes a new transparency reporting
scheme, whereby financial institutions are required to disclose on
a monthly basis the fees and charges of the products and/or
services offered to users of financial services.
Assignment of financial and foreign exchange institutions’
foreign currency position
On December 17,
2015 under Communication "A " 5828, the BCRA provided that
financial institutions authorized to carry out foreign exchange
transactions, should sell to the BCRA their positive foreign
currency position as of the closing of business on December 16,
2015 valued at reference exchange rate prevailing on such date, and
could then repurchase it in full, on December 17, 18 or 21, 2015 at
the reference exchange rate prevailing on the repurchase
date.
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
In orden to
exercise this option, the institutions filed a notice signed by
their highest local authority by 10 a.m. on the selected repurchase
date, sent to the General Transactions Sub-Management Department,
giving express notice of their decision to effect such
repurchase.
34.
Summary of Significant Differences between Argentine Banking GAAP
and U.S. GAAP
The Bank’s
consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance
with Argentine Banking GAAP, which differs in certain significant
respects from U.S. GAAP. Such differences involve methods of
measuring the amounts shown in the consolidated financial
statements, as well as additional disclosures required by U.S. GAAP
and regulations of the SEC. These consolidated financial statements
include solely a reconciliation of net income and
shareholders’ equity to U.S. GAAP. Pursuant to Item 17 of
Form 20-F, this reconciliation does not include disclosure of all
information that would be required by U.S. GAAP and regulations of
the SEC.
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
I.
Differences
in measurement methods
As from March 1,
2003, inflation accounting was discontinued. The following
reconciliation does not include the reversal of the adjustments to
the consolidated financial statements for the effects of inflation,
because, as permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission
(“SEC”), it represents a comprehensive measure of the
effects of price-level changes in the Argentine economy, and as
such, is considered a more meaningful presentation than historical
cost-based financial reporting for both Argentine GAAP and U.S.
GAAP.
The main
differences between Argentine GAAP and U.S. GAAP as they relate to
the Bank are described below, together with an explanation, where
appropriate, of the method used in the determination of the
necessary adjustments. References below to “ASC” are to
Accounting Standard Codification issued by the Financial Accounting
Standards Board in the United States of America.
The following
tables summarize the main reconciling items between Argentine GAAP
and U.S. GAAP:
Reconciliation of net income:
|
|
June
30,
|
2016
|
2015
|
2014
|
Net
income as reported under Argentine Banking GAAP
|
Ps.
|
1,115,530
|
537,190
|
627,027
|
U.S.
GAAP adjustments:
|
|
|
|
|
- Loan origination
fees and
costs………………….
|
(a)
|
(131,794)
|
(19,325)
|
27,525
|
- Loan loss reserve
....………………………………
|
(b)
|
(30,165)
|
(30,703)
|
(29,677)
|
- Derivative
financial
instruments...……………….
|
(c)
|
-
|
876
|
(941)
|
- Government
securities
…………………………...
|
(d)
|
(12,429)
|
18,230
|
(17,669)
|
- Financial
liabilities……….………………………
|
(e)
|
77,581
|
2,709
|
4,136
|
-
Securitizations…………………..………………..
|
(f)
|
(41,251)
|
16,434
|
(10,725)
|
- Intangible
assets………………………………….
|
|
|
|
|
Software
costs……………………………..…
|
(g)
|
1,522
|
(26,525)
|
(18,396)
|
Other intangible
assets……………………….
|
(g)
|
59
|
(3,156)
|
(4,793)
|
Business
combinations………...………...…..
|
(g)
|
990
|
991
|
989
|
- Impairment of
fixed and foreclosed assets.……...
|
(h)
|
1,116
|
944
|
983
|
- Miscellaneous
assets.………………………..…...
|
(n)
|
(30,848)
|
-
|
-
|
- Vacation
provision..……………………………..
|
(j)
|
(17,010)
|
(17,302)
|
(18,955)
|
- Insurance
technical
reserve..…………………….
|
(k)
|
(960)
|
2,780
|
1,398
|
- Capitalization of
interest
cost…….………………
|
(l)
|
(4,001)
|
775
|
301
|
- Financial
guarantees
issued...…….………………
|
(m)
|
(1,209)
|
-
|
-
|
- Deferred income
tax……………………………..
|
(o)
|
94,028
|
44,673
|
55,122
|
- Non-Controlling
interest..………………………..
|
(i)
|
(5,998)
|
(13,658)
|
(11,031)
|
Net
income in accordance with U.S. GAAP
|
Ps.
|
1,015,161
|
514,933
|
605,294
|
- Less Net (Gain) /
Loss attributable to the Non-Controlling
interest……………………………..….
|
(i)
|
18,311
|
4,369
|
10,284
|
Net
income attributable to Controlling interest in accordance with U.S.
GAAP
|
Ps.
|
1,033,472
|
519,302
|
615,578
|
Basic and diluted
net income per share in accordance with U.S. GAAP
|
|
6.937
|
3.519
|
4.136
|
Average number of
shares outstanding (in
thousands)………………………………………….
|
|
1,463,365
|
1,463,365
|
1,463,365
|
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
Reconciliation of shareholders’ equity
|
|
June
30,
|
|
|
2016
|
2015
|
Total
shareholders' equity under Argentine Banking GAAP
|
Ps.
|
5,816,242
|
4,700,716
|
U.S.
GAAP adjustments:
|
|
|
|
- Loan origination
fees and
costs..…………………...
|
(a)
|
(222,687)
|
(90,893)
|
- Loan loss reserve
…………………………………..
|
(b)
|
(250,706)
|
(220,541)
|
- Government
securities…..………….………………
|
(d)
|
(4,697)
|
37,759
|
- Financial
liabilities…...…………………………….
|
(e)
|
87,863
|
10,282
|
-
Securitizations…………………...…………………
|
(f)
|
(56,693)
|
(15,442)
|
- Intangible
assets………………………………….…
|
|
|
|
Software
costs………………………….………
|
(g)
|
(62,366)
|
(63,888)
|
Other intangible
assets……………………...….
|
(g)
|
-
|
(59)
|
Business
combinations….………...………..…..
|
(g)
|
(186)
|
(1,176)
|
- Impairment of
fixed and foreclosed
assets…………
|
(h)
|
(36,263)
|
(37,379)
|
- Miscellaneous
assets
……………………….………
|
(n)
|
(30,848)
|
-
|
- Vacation
provision…………………………………
|
(j)
|
(74,644)
|
(57,634)
|
- Insurance
technical
reserve…………………………
|
(k)
|
(1,299)
|
(339)
|
- Capitalization of
interest
cost………………………
|
(l)
|
-
|
4,001
|
- Financial
guarantees
issued...…….………………
|
(m)
|
(1,209)
|
-
|
- Deferred income
Tax……………………….………
|
(o)
|
352,931
|
258,903
|
- Non-Controlling
interest..…………………………..
|
(i)
|
130,207
|
67,957
|
Total
Shareholders’ Equity under U.S. GAAP
|
Ps.
|
5,645,645
|
4,592,267
|
- Non-Controlling
Interest under U.S. GAAP…..…..
|
(i)
|
(118,063)
|
(68,126)
|
Consolidated
Parent Company Shareholders’ Equity under U.S.
GAAP
|
Ps.
|
5,527,582
|
4,524,141
|
Description of changes in shareholders’ equity under U.S.
GAAP:
|
Total
Shareholders’ Equity
|
Balance as of June
30, 2014
|
Ps.
|
4,031,065
|
Cash
dividends
|
|
(41,817)
|
Other Comprehensive
Income
|
|
15,591
|
Net income for the
twelve-month period in accordance with U.S. GAAP
|
|
519,302
|
Balance as of June
30, 2015
|
Ps.
|
4,524,141
|
Other Comprehensive
Income
|
|
(30,031)
|
Net income for the
twelve-month period in accordance with U.S. GAAP
|
|
1,033,472
|
Balance as of June
30, 2016
|
Ps.
|
5,527,582
|
a. Loan origination fees and costs
Under Argentine
Banking GAAP, the Bank does not defer loan origination fees and
costs on mortgage, personal and credit card loans, different from
those originated under the Pro.Cre.Ar program.
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
Given the
bank’s role as Trustee of the PROCREAR Administrative and
Financial Trust, (see note 30), it has capitalized direct expenses
incurred in the mortgage loan origination process, which
disbursements would not have been incurred by it had it not been
for the grant of the related loans, in accordance with the
provisions of Communication “A” 5392. Such origination
expenses are amortized in 60 monthly installments.
In accordance with
U.S. GAAP, under ASC 310 loan origination fees and certain direct
loan origination costs should be recognized over the life of the
related loan as an adjustment of yield.
Therefore the
shareholders’ equity adjustment between Argentine Banking
GAAP and U.S. GAAP for Banco Hipotecario S.A. as of June 30, 2016
and 2015 amounted to Ps. (222,687) and (90,893),
respectively.
b. Loan loss reserve
The Bank’s
accounting for its allowance for loan losses differs in some
significant respects with practices of U.S.-based
banks.
Under Argentine
Banking GAAP, the allowance for loan losses is calculated according
to specific criteria. This criterion is different for commercial
loans (those in excess of Ps. 2,500) and consumer loans. Loan loss
reserves for commercial loans are principally based on the
debtors’ payment capacity and cash-flows analysis. Loan loss
reserves for consumer loans are based on the client’s aging.
Argentine banks may maintain other reserves to cover potential loan
losses which management believes to be inherent in the loan
portfolio, and other Argentine Central Bank required
reserves.
Under U.S. GAAP,
the allowance for loan losses should be in amounts adequate to
cover inherent losses in the loan portfolio, incurred at the
respective balance sheet dates. Specifically:
a)
Loans considered
impaired, in accordance with ASC 310-10 “Accounting for
Creditors for Impairment of a Loan”, are recorded at the
present value of the expected future cash flows discounted at the
loan’s effective contractual interest rate or at the fair
value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. Under
ASC 310-10, a loan is considered impaired when, based on current
information, it is probable that the borrower will be unable to pay
contractual interest or principal payments as scheduled in the loan
agreement. ASC 310-10 applies to all loans except smaller-balance
homogeneous consumer loans, loans carried at the lower of cost or
fair value, debt securities, and leases.
The Bank applies
ASC 310-10 to all commercial loans classified as “With
problems”, “Insolvency Risks” and
“Uncollectible” or commercial loans more than 90 days
past due. The Bank specifically calculates the present value of
estimated cash flows for commercial loans in excess of Ps.2,500 and
more than 90 days past due. For commercial and other loans in legal
proceedings, loans in excess of Ps.2,500 are specifically reviewed
either on a cash-flow or collateral-value basis, both considering
the estimated time to settle the proceedings.
As of June 30, 2016
and 2015, the result of applying ASC 310-10, shows that the Bank
recorded an adjustment to shareholders’ equity for U.S. GAAP
purposes of Ps.60,574 and Ps. 39,753, respectively.
b)
In addition, the
Bank has performed a migration analysis for mortgage, credit cards
and consumer loans following the ASC 450-20 and historical loss
ratios were determined by analyzing historical losses, in order to
calculate the allowance required for smaller-balance impaired loans
and unimpaired loans for U.S. GAAP purposes. Loss estimates are
analyzed by loan type and thus for homogeneous groups of clients.
Such historical ratios were updated to
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
incorporate the
most recent data reflecting current economic conditions, industry
performance trends, geographic or obligor concentrations within
each portfolio segment, and any other pertinent information that
may affect the estimation of the allowance for loan
losses.
As a result of the
analysis mentioned before, the Bank recorded an adjustment to
shareholders’ equity for U.S. GAAP purposes of Ps. (193,715)
and Ps. (129,868), for 2016 and 2015, respectively.
c)
Under Argentine
Banking GAAP, loans that were previously charged-off, which are
subsequently restructured and become performing loans, are included
again in the Bank’s assets, according to the policies adopted
by the bank. Under U.S. GAAP recoveries of loans previously charged
off should be recorded when received. As of June 2016 and 2015, the
Bank recorded an adjustment to shareholders’ equity related
to reinstated loans of Ps. (48,146) and Ps. (62,502),
respectively.
d)
Effective July 1,
2010, the Bank implemented new accounting guidance provided by SFAS
166 and 167 (ASU 2009-16 and ASU 2009-17, respectively, under the
new codification), which amend the accounting for transfers of
financial assets and consolidation of variable interest entities
(VIEs). As a result of applying such guidance, the Bank, or its
subsidiaries, were deemed to be the primary beneficiary of the
securitization trusts because the Bank, or its subsidiaries, have
the power to direct the activities of these VIEs through its
servicing responsibilities and duties. Additionally, the Bank, or
its subsidiaries, through its retained interests held in these
securitizations have the obligation to absorb losses or the right
to receive benefits from the VIEs. As a result of the analysis
performed, the Bank should consolidate assets and liabilities of
those securitization trusts, elimininating the investment in the
retained interests and recording and adjustment in the allowance
for loan losses of such securitization trusts.
As a result of the
analysis mentioned before, the Bank recorded an adjustment to
shareholders’ equity for U.S. GAAP purposes of Ps. (69,419)
and Ps. (67,924), for 2016 and 2015, respectively.
As a result of
analysis performed the breakdown of the shareholders’ equity
adjustment between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP between the
Bank’s adjustment and the reconsolidated securitization
trusts as of June 30, 2016 and 2015 is as follows:
|
2016
|
2015
|
|
Allowances under
Arg. Banking GAAP
|
Allowances under
U.S. GAAP
|
Adjustment to
shareholders’ equity
|
Allowances under
Arg. Banking GAAP
|
Allowances under
U.S. GAAP
|
Adjustment to
shareholders’ equity
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Migration analysis
(*)
|
412,693
|
606,408
|
(193,715)
|
346,797
|
476,665
|
(129,868)
|
ASC
310-10
|
84,157
|
23,583
|
60,574
|
91,365
|
51,612
|
39,753
|
Reinstated
loans
|
-
|
48,146
|
(48,146)
|
-
|
62,502
|
(62,502)
|
Subtotal
|
496,850
|
678,137
|
(181,287)
|
438,162
|
590,779
|
(152,617)
|
(*) Migration
analysis of Banco Hipotecario and its subsidiaries.
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
|
2016
|
2015
|
|
Allowances under
Arg. Banking GAAP
|
Allowances under
U.S. GAAP
|
Adjustment to
shareholders’ equity
|
Allowances under
Arg. Banking GAAP
|
Allowances under
U.S. GAAP
|
Adjustment to
shareholders’ equity
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reconsolidated
trusts
|
196,202
|
265,621
|
(69,419)
|
76,232
|
144,156
|
(67,924)
|
Subtotal
|
196,202
|
265,621
|
(69,419)
|
76,232
|
144,156
|
(67,924)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
693,052
|
943,758
|
(250,706)
|
514,394
|
734,935
|
(220,541)
|
c. Derivative Financial Instruments
As mentioned in
notes 18 and 2.9. the Bank entered in several derivative
transactions, mainly, to hedge: i) the exchange rate risk attached
to liabilities denominated in foreign currency, and ii) interest
rate swaps to manage its interest rate risk.
Gains and losses
are recorded in earnings in each period.
Under U.S. GAAP,
the Bank accounts for derivative financial instruments in
accordance with ASC 815 which establishes the standards of
accounting and reporting derivative instruments, including certain
derivative instruments embedded within contracts (collectively
referred to as derivatives) and hedging activities. This statement
requires institutions to recognize all derivatives in the balance
sheet, whether as assets or liabilities, and to measure those
instruments at their fair value. If certain conditions are met, a
derivative may be specifically designated as (a) a hedge for the
exposure to changes in the fair value of a recorded asset or
liability or unrecorded firm commitment, (b) a hedge for the
exposure of future cash flows and (c) a hedge for the exposure of
foreign currency. If such a hedge designation is achieved then
special hedge accounting can be applied for the hedged transactions
that will reduce the volatility in the income statement to the
extent that the hedge is effective. In order for hedge accounting
to be applied the derivative and the hedged item must meet strict
designation and effectiveness tests.
The Bank’s
derivatives do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment under
U.S. GAAP. Therefore gains and losses are recorded in earnings in
each period.
Under U.S. GAAP,
the Bank’s estimates the fair value of the receivable and
payable on the derivative instrument using valuation techniques
with observable market parameters.
d. Government securities
The following table
summarizes the U.S. GAAP shareholders’ equity adjustment
related to other government securities, as of June 30, 2016 and
2015:
|
June 30,
|
|
2016
|
|
2015
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Discount
Bonds
|
Ps.
|
-
|
|
Ps.
|
(534)
|
Unquoted Securities
issued by the BCRA
|
|
1,525
|
|
|
1,352
|
Bills issued by
Provincial Governments
|
|
(10,167)
|
|
|
8,472
|
Other National
Government Bonds
|
|
3,945
|
|
|
28,469
|
Total
|
Ps.
|
(4,697)
|
|
Ps.
|
37,759
|
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
As of June 30, 2004
the Bank held certain defaulted Argentine government bonds. Such
bonds were not quoted in the public market. On January 2005, the
Bank accepted the offer to exchange its defaulted government
securities for “Discount Bonds in pesos” issued under
the Argentine debt restructuring. On April 1, 2005 the government
securities were exchange.
For U.S. GAAP
purposes and in accordance with ASC 310 satisfaction of one
monetary asset (in this case a defaulted government securities) by
the receipt of another monetary asset (in this case Discount Bonds)
from the creditor is generally based on the market value of the
asset received in satisfaction of the debt. In this particular
case, the Bonds being received are significantly different in
structure and in interest rates than the securities swapped.
Therefore, the fair value of the Bonds was determined on the
balance sheet date based on their market value and will constitute
the cost basis of the asset. Any difference between the old asset
and the fair value of the new asset is recognized as a gain or
loss. The bonds arisen from the exchange have been
sold.
As of June 30, 2015
and 2015 the Discount Bonds were considered available for sale
securities for U.S. GAAP purposes according with ASC 320-10 and
recorded at fair value with the unrealized gains and losses
recognized as a charge or credit to equity through other
comprehensive income.
As of June 30, 2015
the following table shows the amortized cost, book value and fair
value of the mentioned bond.
|
2015
|
|
Amortized
Cost U.S. GAAP
|
Book
Value Argentine Banking GAAP
|
Fair
Value – Book value under U.S. GAAP
|
Unrealized
(Loss)/Gain
|
Shareholders’
equity Adjustment
|
|
(In
thousands of $)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Discount
Bonds
|
9,624
|
9,624
|
9,090
|
(11,013)
|
(534)
|
During the period
ended June 30, 2016, all Discount Bonds were sold. Therefore, the
2016 U.S. GAAP net income reconciliation includes the reversal of
the 2015 shareholders’ equity adjustment of Ps. (534) plus
Ps. 534 of gains previously recorded through other comprehensive
income, which that are being realized and reversed through the
income statement during the period ended June 30,
2016.
Under Argentine
Banking GAAP, as of June 30, 2016 and 2015, some National
Government Bonds, unquoted securities issued by the BCRA and bills
issued by Provincial Governments have been recorded at cost. This
value increases monthly on the basis of the internal rate of return
resulting from the interest rate which, used as discount, matches
the cash flow’s present value with the initial
value.
Under U.S. GAAP
these securities were considered available for sale securities
according with ASC 320 and recorded at fair value with the
unrealized gains and losses recognized as a charge or credit to
equity through other comprehensive income.
As of June 30, 2016
and 2015 the following table shows the amortized cost, book value
and fair value of the mentioned bonds:
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
|
2016
|
2015
|
|
Amortized
Cost U.S. GAAP
|
Book
Value Argentine Banking GAAP
|
Fair
Value – Book value under U.S. GAAP
|
Unrealized
(Loss)/Gain
|
Shareholders’
equity Adjustment
|
Amortized
Cost U.S. GAAP
|
Book
Value Argentine Banking GAAP
|
Fair
Value – Book value under U.S. GAAP
|
Unrealized
(Loss)/Gain
|
Shareholders’
equity Adjustment
|
|
(In
thousands of $)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unquoted
securities issued by the BCRA
|
1,251,461
|
1,251,461
|
1,252,986
|
1,525
|
1,525
|
1,719,856
|
1,719,856
|
1,721,208
|
1,352
|
1,352
|
Bills
issued by Provincial Governments
|
503,200
|
503,200
|
493,033
|
2,259
|
(10,167)
|
539,172
|
539,172
|
547,644
|
8,472
|
8,472
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
National Government Bonds
|
377,990
|
377,990
|
381,935
|
3,945
|
3,945
|
648,921
|
648,921
|
677,390
|
28,469
|
28,465
|
The Bank has
evaluated whether there was a decline in the value of the security
that is other-than temporary as defined by ASC 320.
A number of factors
are considered in performing an impairment analysis of securities.
Those factors include, among others:
a.
Intent
and ability of the Bank to retain its investment for a period of
time that allows for any anticipated recovery in market
value;
b.
Expectation
to recover the entire amortized cost of the security;
c.
Recoveries
in fair value after the balance sheet date;
d.
The
financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer,
including any specific events which may influence the operations of
the issuer (such as changes in technology that may impair the
earnings potential of the investment or the discontinuance of a
segment of a business that may affect the future earnings
potential).
e.
Likelihood
that it will be required to sell debt investments before recovery
of amortized cost.
The Bank also takes
into account the length of time and
the extent to which the market value of the security has been less
than cost and changes in global and regional economic
conditions and changes related to specific issuers or industries
that could adversely affect these values.
As of June 30, 2016
the fair value of the Bills issued by Provincial Governments is
less than its amortized cost. The Bank as a result of its analysis
has determined that, as of June 30, 2016, unrealized losses on some
Bills, are not temporary, consequently the Bank has recorded an
other-than temporary impairment for U.S. GAAP purposes. Therefore
the fair value of the security was determined on the balance sheet
date based on their market value and will constitute the new cost
basis for the asset. In addition, the bank has performed an
impairment analysis for the rest of their portfolio and no other
than temporary impairment were detected.
e. Financial liabilities
Bonds
As described in
note 15, the bank has issued several series of negotiable
obligations in different terms and conditions. Under Argentine
Banking GAAP, the costs of originating such instruments have been
charged to the Income Statement at the issuance date.
Under U.S.GAAP, and
according to ASC 835-30-45-3, issuance costs should be reported in
the balance sheet as deferred charges. In addition, ASC 470-10-35-2
states that debt issuance costs should be amortized over the same
period used in the interest cost determination.
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
Subordinated
bonds
On June 22, 2015
BACS Banco de Crédito y Securitización S.A., issued
negotiable obligations that are convertible into the
Company’s ordinary and book-entry shares for a principal
amount of Ps.100,000. The private offering of the convertible
negotiable obligations was solely addressed to the Company’s
shareholders. IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad
Anónima subscribed all the convertible negotiable
obligations.
Under Argentine
Banking GAAP the subordinated negotiable obligations have been
recorded at their residual value plus interests
accrued.
According to ASC
470-20-25-5, an embedded beneficial conversion feature present in a
convertible instrument shall be recognized separately at issuance
by allocating a portion of the proceeds equal to the intrinsic
value of that feature to additional paid in capital.
As of June 30, 2016
and 2015 the shareholder’s equity adjustment, for both
concepts, amounts to Ps. 87,863 and Ps. 10,282,
respectively.
f. Securitizations
For Argentine
Banking GAAP purposes, the debt securities and certificates
retained by the Bank are accounted for at cost plus accrued
interest for the debt securities, and the equity method is used to
account for the residual interest in the trust.
Under U.S. GAAP the
primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity (VIE) is required
to consolidate its assets and liabilities. An entity is considered
a VIE if it possesses one of the following
characteristics:
●
Insufficient
Equity Investment at Risk
●
Equity
lacks decision-making rights
●
Equity
with non-substantive voting rights
●
Lacking
the obligation to Absorb an Entity´s Expected
Losses
●
Lacking
the right to receive an Entity´s expected residual
returns
The primary
beneficiary is the party that has both (1) the power to direct the
activities of an entity that most significantly impact the
VIE’s economic performance; and (2) through its interests in
the VIE, the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive
benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the
VIE.
To assess whether
the Bank has the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most
significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance, the Bank
considers all facts and circumstances, including its role in
establishing the VIE and its ongoing rights and responsibilities.
This assessment includes, first, identifying the activities that
most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance; and
second, identifying which party, if any, has power over those
activities.
As a consequence of
this assessment, the Bank was deemed to be the primary beneficiary
of certain securitization trusts because the Bank has the power to
direct the activities of these VIEs through its servicing
responsibilities and duties. Additionally, the Bank through its
retained interests held in these securitizations has the obligation
to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the
VIEs.
For U.S. GAAP
purposes, as of June 30, 2016 and 2015, the Bank consolidated
certain VIE’s in which the Bank had a controlling financial
interest and for which it is the primary beneficiary. Therefore,
the Bank reconsolidated their net assets, eliminated the gain or
loss recognized on the sale of receivables when the carrying value
of transferred credit card receivables differs from the amount of
cash and certificates of participation received, eliminated the
servicing liabilities and re-established its loan loss reserves
under ASC 450-20. See note 33.b. for allowance for loan
losses.
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
No servicing assets
or liabilities have been recognized.
The total
shareholders’ equity adjustment between Argentine Banking
GAAP and U.S. GAAP as of June 30, 2016 and 2015 amounted to Ps.
(56,693) and Ps. (15,442), respectively.
Additional information required by U.S. GAAP
The Bank adopted
ASC 860-10 and ASC 810-10 which require additional disclosures
about its involvement with consolidated VIE’s and expanded
the population of VIE’s to be disclosed. The table below
presents the assets and liabilities of the financial trusts which
have been consolidated for U.S. GAAP purposes:
|
June
30,
|
|
2016
|
|
2015
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and due from
banks
|
Ps.
|
224,
065
|
|
Ps.
|
88,236
|
Loans (net of
allowances)
|
|
4,425,255
|
|
|
2,235,655
|
Other
assets
|
|
1,181,403
|
|
|
1,149,023
|
Total
Assets
|
Ps.
|
5,830,723
|
|
Ps.
|
3,472,914
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Debt
Securities
|
Ps.
|
4,575,569
|
|
Ps.
|
2,868,064
|
Certificates of
Participation
|
|
1,062,201
|
|
|
451,365
|
Other
liabilities
|
|
192,953
|
|
|
153,485
|
Total
Liabilities
|
Ps.
|
5,830,723
|
|
Ps.
|
3,472,914
|
As of June 30,
2016, the Bank’s maximum loss exposure, which amounted to Ps.
5,830,723, is based on the unlikely event that all of the assets in
the VIE’s become worthless and incorporates potential losses
associated with assets recorded on the Bank’s Balance Sheet.
Nevertheless, under Argentine Law the Debt securities will be paid
exclusively with the securitized assets.
g. Intangible Assets
Software
costs
Under Argentine
Banking GAAP fees paid for a re-engineering project and for
restructuring expenses incurred in relation to certain equity
transactions are recognized as an intangible asset and amortized in
a maximum of five years. Such cost should be expensed as incurred
under U.S. GAAP.
Under Argentine
Banking GAAP, the Bank capitalizes costs relating to all three of
the stages of software development. Under ASC 350-40 defines three
stages for the costs of computer software developed or obtained for
internal use: the preliminary project stage, the application
development stage and the post-implementation operation stage. Only
the second stage costs should be capitalized.
Shareholders’
equity adjustment between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP as
of June 30, 2016 and 2015 amounted to Ps. (62,366) and Ps.
(63,888), respectively.
Other
intangible assets
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
On January 13,
2011, Tarshop S.A. acquired from APSA Media S.A., previously
Metroshop S.A., a portfolio of credit cards delinquent by less than
60 days; a contractual position in contracts for the issuance of
credit cards; the accounts of customers, the lease agreements and
movable property at certain branches and the contracts of
employment with personnel under a labor relationship.
Under Argentine
Banking GAAP, no intangible assets should be recognized in
accordance with these transactions.
Under U.S. GAAP,
ASC 350-30 defines that an intangible asset which is acquired
either individually or with a group of other assets shall be
recognized. Assets are recognized based on their cost to the
acquiring entity, which generally includes the transaction costs of
the assets acquisition, and no gain or loss is recognized unless
the fair value of noncash assets given as consideration differs the
assets’ carrying amount on the acquiring entity’s
books. The cost of a group of assets acquired shall be allocated to
the individual assets acquired or liabilities assumed based on
their relative fair values and shall not give rise to
goodwill.
Shareholders’
equity adjustment between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP as
of June 30, 2015 amounted to Ps. (59), respectively, related to the
contractual position in contracts for the issuance of credit cards
and the accounts of customers recorded as intangibles assets for
U.S. GAAP purposes.
Business
combination
i) Acquisition of
Tarshop S.A.
On August 30, 2010,
the Financial and Exchange Institutions Superintendency of the
Argentine Central Bank gave its consent to the purchase of 80% of
the share capital of Tarshop SA. Such shareholding consists of
107,037,152 non-endorsable, registered ordinary shares, par value 1
Peso per share, and entitled to one vote per share, in turn
equivalent to 107,037,152 votes.
The sales price
amounted to US$ 26.8 million, of which 20% (US$ 5.4 million) was
paid on December 29, 2009 and the remaining balance of the price
was cancelled on September 13, 2010.
Pursuant to
Argentine Central Bank rules, and due to the difference between the
acquisition cost and the estimated fair value of assets and
liabilities acquired, a goodwill amounting to Ps. 29,568 was
recorded under Intangible Assets – Goodwill. This goodwill is
subsequently charged to Income on a straight-line basis during 60
months. As of June 30, 2016 and 2015
the Bank has a balance of Ps. 12,320 and Ps. 15,277, respectively,
related to the goodwill.
Under U.S. GAAP, ASC 805 requires the acquisition
of controlling interest of Tarshop S.A. to be accounted for as a business combination
applying the purchase method, recognizing all net assets acquired
at their fair value.
The intangible
assets identified as part of the acquisition where customer
relationships, trademark and workforce amounted to Ps. 24,394 as of
August 31, 2010 subject to amortization.
ii) Acquisition of
BACS Administradora de activos S.A. S.G.F.C.I.
On
April 26, 2012 BACS Banco de Crédito y Securitización
S.A. acquired 85% of the shares belonging to BACS Administradora de
activos S.A. S.G.F.C.I. (former FCMI Argentina Financial
Corporation S.A. S.G.F.C.I.). The purchase price was Ps. 6
million.
Pursuant to
Argentine Central Bank rules, and due to the difference between the
acquisition cost and the estimated fair value of assets and
liabilities acquired as of April 30, 2012, a goodwill amounting to
Ps. 4,728 was recorded under Intangible Assets – Goodwill.
This goodwill is subsequently charged to income on a straight-line
basis during 120 months. As of June
30, 2016 and 2015 the Bank recorded such balance which amounted to
Ps. 2,758 and Ps. 3,231, respectively.
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
Under
U.S. GAAP, ASC 805 requires the acquisition of controlling interest
of BACS Administradora de activos S.A. S.G.F.C.I. (former FCMI
Argentina Financial Corporation S.A. S.G.F.C.I.) to be accounted
for as a business combination applying the purchase method,
recognizing all net assets acquired at their fair
value.
Goodwill
amortization, under Argentine Banking GAAP has been reversed for
U.S. GAAP purposes.
h. Impairment of fixed assets and
foreclosed assets
Under Argentine
Banking GAAP, fixed assets and foreclosed assets are restated for
inflation using the WPI index at February 28, 2003. As such, the
balances of fixed assets and foreclosed assets were increased
approximately 120%.
In accordance with
ASC 360-10 such assets are subject to impairment tests in certain
circumstances. Because projected cash flows associated with fixed
assets and foreclosed assets are insufficient to recover the
restated carrying amounts of the assets, those assets should be
tested for impairment. During 2002, in the absence of credible
market values for our fixed and foreclosed assets, the Bank under
U.S. GAAP reversed the restatement of fixed and foreclosed
assets.
Long-lived assets
are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be
recoverable.
As of June 2016 and
2015, no additional impairment was recorded in fixed and foreclosed
assets.
Shareholders’
equity adjustment between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP as
of June 30, 2016 and 2015 amounted to Ps. (36,263) and Ps.
(37,379), respectively. The differences between periods are due to
depreciation recorded under Argentine Banking GAAP.
i. Non-controlling interest
Argentine Banking
GAAP rules require recording non-controlling interests as a
component of the liabilities. ASC 810 requires recording such
interests as shareholders’ equity. In addition, the U.S. GAAP
adjustment represents the allocation to the non-controlling
interest of non-wholly owned subsidiaries of certain U.S. GAAP
adjustments related to such subsidiaries.
j. Vacation Provision
The Bank’s
policy for vacation benefits is to expense such benefits as taken.
For U.S. GAAP purposes, the vacation accrual is based on an accrual
basis, where earned but untaken vacation is recognized as a
liability.
Shareholders’
equity adjustment between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP as
of June 30, 2016 and 2015 amounted to Ps. (74,644) and Ps.
(57,634), respectively.
k. Insurance Technical reserve
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
Until September
2003, the calculation of the local technical reserves performed by
the Bank was the same as that used under U.S. GAAP.
On September 2003, the National Insurance
Superintendency issued certain regulations on the calculation of
reserves introducing changes to the local regulations. For
U.S. GAAP purposes the Bank has accounted these insurance technical
reserves under ASC 944.
Therefore, the technical reserves for the
twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 were adjusted for
U.S. GAAP purposes. Shareholders’ equity adjustment as
of June 30, 2016 and 2015 amounted to Ps. (1,299) and Ps. (339),
respectively.
l. Capitalization of interest cost
Under
Argentine Banking GAAP, during the process of construction of an
asset the capitalization of interest is not
recognized.
For U.S. GAAP purposes, as stated in ASC
835-20 the amount of interest cost to
be capitalized for qualifying assets is intended to be that portion
of the interest cost incurred during the assets’ acquisition
periods that theoretically could have been avoided (for example, by
avoiding additional borrowings or by using the funds expended for
the assets to repay existing borrowings) if expenditures for the
assets had not been made.
The
amount capitalized in an accounting period shall be determined by
applying an interest rate to the average amount of accumulated
expenditures for the asset during the period. The capitalization
rates used in an accounting period shall be based on the rates
applicable to borrowings outstanding during the
period.
The
total amount of interest cost capitalized in an accounting period
shall not exceed the total amount of interest cost incurred by the
enterprise in that period.
Shareholders’
Equity adjustment between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP as
of June 30, 2015 amounted to Ps. 4,001, respectively.
m. Financial guarantees issued
During the twelve-month period ended June 30,
2016, the Bank entered into different agreements to guarantee lines
of credit of selected customers. As of June 30, 2016, guarantees
granted by the Bank amounted to Ps. 463,107.
Under Argentine Banking GAAP the guarantees are
recorded in memorandum accounts. As of June 30, 2016, for U.S. GAAP
purposes the Bank recognized a liability for the fair value of the
obligations assumed at its inception in accordance with the
requirements of ASC 460. Such liabilities are being amortized over
the expected term of the guarantee. As of June 30, 2016, the fair
value of the guarantees less the estimated proceeds from collateral
amounted to Ps. (1,209).
As
of June 30, 2016, the Bank maintained the following
guarantees:
|
As of June 30, 2016
|
|
Maximum Potential Payments (*)
|
|
Estimated Proceeds from collateral resource
|
|
U.S. GAAP adjustment
|
Financial
guarantees
|
Ps.
|
463,107
|
|
Ps.
|
4,398
|
|
Ps.
|
(1,209)
|
|
Ps.
|
463,107
|
|
Ps.
|
4,398
|
|
Ps.
|
(1,209)
|
(*)
The maximum potential payments represent a “worse-case
scenario”, and do not necessarily reflect expected results.
Estimated proceeds from collateral and recourse represent the
anticipated value of assets that could be liquidated or received
from other parties to offset the Company’s payments under
guarantees.
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
n. Miscellaneous assets
Under
Argentine Banking GAAP, the stock of forms, books, prints,
stationery and other assets of a similar nature the entity has to
be used in the future, are booked under the caption
“Miscellaneous assets”.
For
U.S. GAAP purposes, the amounts expensed in these items should be
recognized as a cost incurred during the period.
Shareholders’
equity adjustment between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP as
of June 30, 2016 amounted to Ps. (30,848).
o. Deferred Income Tax
Argentine
Banking GAAP requires income taxes to be recognized on the basis of
amounts due in accordance with Argentine tax regulations. Temporary
differences between the financial reporting and income tax bases of
accounting are therefore not considered in recognizing income
taxes.
In accordance with
ASC 740-10 under U.S. GAAP income taxes are recognized on the
liability method whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are
established for temporary differences between the financial
reporting and tax bases of our assets and liabilities. Deferred tax
assets are also recognized for tax loss carryforwards. Deferred tax
assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates
expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those
temporary differences are expected to be recorded or settled. The
effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax
rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the
enactment date. A valuation allowance is recognized for that
component of net deferred tax assets which is “more likely
than not” that it will not be recoverable.
As of June 30, 2016
and 2015, and based on the tax projections performed, the Bank
believes that is more likely than not that it will recover the net
operating tax loss carry forward and all the temporary differences,
with future taxable income.
In a consolidated
basis, the Bank has recognized a shareholders’ equity
adjustment between Argentine Banking GAAP and U.S. GAAP that
amounted to Ps. 352,931 and Ps. 258,903, as of June 30, 2016 and
2015, respectively.
ASC 740 prescribes
a comprehensive model for the recognition, measurement, financial
statement presentation and disclosure of uncertain tax positions
taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Additionally, it
provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and
penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and
transition. As of June 30, 2016, there were no uncertain tax
positions.
The Bank classifies
income tax-related interest and penalties as income taxes in the
financial statements. The adoption of this pronouncement had no
effect on the Bank’s overall financial position or results of
operations.
The following table
shows the tax years open for examination as of June 30, 2016, by
major tax jurisdictions in which the Bank operates:
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
Jurisdiction
|
|
Tax
year
|
Argentina
|
|
2011 –
2015
|
p. Items in process of collection
The Bank does not
give accounting recognition to checks drawn on the Bank or other
banks, or other items to be collected until such time as the
related item clears or is accepted. Such items are recorded by the
Bank in memorandum accounts. U.S. banks, however, account for such
items through balance sheet clearing accounts at the time the items
are presented to the Bank.
The Bank’s
assets and liabilities would be increased by approximately Ps.
234,515 and Ps. 137,944, had U.S. GAAP been applied at June 30,
2016 and 2015, respectively.
II.
Additional
disclosure requirements:
q. Fair Value Measurements Disclosures
ASC 820-10 defines
fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or
paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between
market participants at the measurement date. Effective January
2010, the Bank adopted new accounting guidance under ASC 820 that
requires additional disclosures including, among other things, (i)
the amounts and reasons for certain significant transfers among the
three hierarchy levels of inputs, (ii) the gross, rather than net,
basis for certain level 3 roll forward information, (iii) use of a
“class” rather than a “major category”
basis for assets and liabilities, and (iv) valuation techniques and
inputs used to estimate level 2 and level 3 fair value
measurements.
In addition, ASC
820-10 establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosure
of fair value measurements. The valuation hierarchy is based upon
the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or
liability as of the measurement date. The three levels are defined
as follows.
●
Level
1 – inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices
(unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active
markets.
●
Level
2 – inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices
for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs
that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or
indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial
instrument.
●
Level
3 – inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and
significant to the fair value measurement.
A financial
instrument’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is
based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the
fair value measurement.
Determination of fair value
Fair value is based
upon quoted market prices, where available. If listed prices or
quotes are not available, fair value is based upon internally
developed models that use primarily market-based or
independently-sourced market parameters, including interest rate
yield curves, option volatilities and currency rates. Valuation
adjustments may be made to ensure that financial instruments are
recorded at fair value. These adjustments include amounts to
reflect counterparty credit quality, the Bank’s
creditworthiness, liquidity and unobservable parameters that are
applied consistently over time.
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
The Bank believes
its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other
market participants, the use of different methodologies, or
assumptions, to determine the fair value of certain financial
instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at
the reporting date.
The
following section describes the valuation methodologies used by the
Bank to measure various financial instruments at fair value,
including an indication of the level in the fair-value hierarchy in
which each instrument is generally classified. Where appropriate,
the description includes details of the valuation models, the key
inputs to those models as well as any significant
assumptions.
Assets
(by Class of asset)
As of June 30, 2016
and 2015 the Bank’s securities are classified within level
1of the valuation hierarchy using quoted prices available in the
active market. Level 1 securities includes government bonds and
instruments issued by BCRA and corporate securities. Furthermore
the Bank´s instruments issued by BCRA with no volatility
published by the BCRA and bills issued by Provincial Governments
are classified within Level 2 using quoted prices available of
similar assets.
b)
Securities receivable under repurchase agreements
The Bank’s
securities receivable under repurchase agreements which do not
qualify for sale accounting for U.S. GAAP purposes, are classified
within level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. To estimate the fair
value of these securities, quoted prices are available in an active
market.
The fair value of
level 1 derivative positions are determined using quoted market
prices. The fair value of level 2 derivative positions are
determined using internally developed models that utilize market
observable parameters.
Liabilities
(by Class of liability)
The fair value of
level 1 derivative positions are determined using quoted market
prices.
The following table
presents the financial instruments, by class of asset and
liabilities, carried at fair value as of June 30, 2016 and 2015, by
ASC 820-10 valuation hierarchy (as described above).
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
|
Balances
as of June 30, 2016
|
|
Total
carrying value
|
Quoted
market prices in active markets
(Level
1)
|
Internal
models with significant observable market parameters
(Level
2)
|
Internal
models with significant unobservable market parameters
(Level
3)
|
ASSETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Government
and corporate securities
|
|
|
|
|
Trading
securities
|
2,592,155
|
2,592,155
|
-
|
-
|
Available for sale
securities
|
894,122
|
727,009
|
167,113
|
-
|
Instruments issued
by the BCRA
|
1,296,723
|
1,263,657
|
33,066
|
-
|
Corporate
securities
|
490,538
|
490,538
|
-
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
receivables from financial transactions
|
|
|
|
|
Trading
securities
|
903,031
|
903,031
|
-
|
-
|
Available for sale
securities
|
260,298
|
260,298
|
-
|
-
|
Futures
|
50,637
|
50,637
|
-
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
Miscellaneous
assets
|
|
|
|
|
Trading
securities
|
14,350
|
14,350
|
-
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL
ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE
|
6,501,854
|
6,301,675
|
200,179
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
obligations from financial transactions
|
|
|
|
|
Trading
securities
|
(792,149)
|
(792,149)
|
-
|
-
|
Available for sale
securities
|
(71,880)
|
(53,307)
|
(18,573)
|
-
|
Futures
|
(37,864)
|
(37,864)
|
-
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deposits
|
|
|
|
|
Trading
securities
|
(776,687)
|
(776,687)
|
-
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL
LIABILITIES AT FAIR VALUE
|
(1,678,580)
|
(1,660,007)
|
(18,573)
|
-
|
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
|
Balances
as of June 30, 2015
|
|
Total
carrying value
|
Quoted
market prices in active markets
(Level
1)
|
Internal
models with significant observable market parameters
(Level
2)
|
Internal
models with significant unobservable market parameters
(Level
3)
|
ASSETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Government
and corporate securities
|
|
|
|
|
Trading
securities
|
1,244,278
|
1,244,278
|
-
|
-
|
Available for sale
securities
|
1,210,421
|
729,986
|
480,435
|
-
|
Instruments issued
by the BCRA
|
2,422,813
|
672,239
|
1,750,574
|
-
|
Corporate
securities
|
430,855
|
430,855
|
-
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
receivables from financial transactions
|
|
|
|
|
Trading
securities
|
231,366
|
231,366
|
-
|
-
|
Available for sale
securities
|
231,400
|
231,117
|
283
|
-
|
Futures
|
182
|
182
|
-
|
-
|
Interest rate
swaps
|
575
|
575
|
-
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
Miscellaneous
assets
|
|
|
|
|
Trading
securities
|
162,759
|
162,759
|
-
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL
ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE
|
5,934,649
|
3,703,357
|
2,231,292
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
obligations from financial transactions
|
|
|
|
|
Trading
securities
|
(105,684)
|
(105,684)
|
-
|
-
|
Available for sale
securities
|
(247,143)
|
(247,143)
|
-
|
-
|
Futures
|
(687)
|
(687)
|
-
|
-
|
Interest rate
swaps
|
(512)
|
(512)
|
-
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deposits
|
|
|
|
|
Trading
securities
|
(99,515)
|
(99,515)
|
-
|
-
|
Available for sale
securities
|
(16,288)
|
(16,288)
|
-
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL
LIABILITIES AT FAIR VALUE
|
(469,829)
|
(469,829)
|
-
|
-
|
q. Credit Risk disclosures
Allowance for credit losses and recorded investments in financial
receivables
The following table
presents the allowance for account receivables losses and the
related carrying amount of Financing Receivables for the periods
ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 respectively:
|
As of June 30, 2016
|
|
Consumer Loan Portfolio
|
|
Commercial Loan Portfolio
|
|
Total
|
Allowance for credit losses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ending
balance: individually evaluated for impairment
|
Ps.
|
-
|
|
Ps.
|
19,621
|
|
Ps.
|
19,621
|
Ending
balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
|
|
920,175
|
|
|
3,962
|
|
|
924,137
|
Ending Balance
|
Ps.
|
920,175
|
|
Ps.
|
23,583
|
|
Ps.
|
943,758
|
Financing receivables:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ending
balance: individually evaluated for impairment
|
Ps.
|
-
|
|
Ps.
|
21,635
|
|
Ps.
|
21,635
|
Ending
balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
|
|
19,821,668
|
|
|
7,646,522
|
|
|
27,468,190
|
Ending Balance
|
Ps.
|
19,821,668
|
|
Ps.
|
7,668,157
|
|
Ps.
|
27,489,825
|
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
|
As of June 30, 2015
|
|
Consumer Loan Portfolio
|
|
Commercial Loan Portfolio
|
|
Total
|
Allowance for credit losses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ending
balance: individually evaluated for impairment
|
Ps.
|
-
|
|
Ps.
|
26,410
|
|
Ps.
|
26,410
|
Ending
balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
|
|
683,323
|
|
|
25,202
|
|
|
708,525
|
Ending Balance
|
Ps.
|
683,323
|
|
Ps.
|
51,612
|
|
Ps.
|
734,935
|
Financing receivables:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ending
balance: individually evaluated for impairment
|
Ps.
|
-
|
|
Ps.
|
44,496
|
|
Ps.
|
44,496
|
Ending
balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
|
|
15,266,470
|
|
|
6,853,897
|
|
|
22,120,367
|
Ending Balance
|
Ps.
|
15,266,470
|
|
Ps.
|
6,898,393
|
|
Ps.
|
22,164,863
|
The activity in the
allowance for loan losses for period is as follows:
|
As of June 30,
|
|
2016
|
|
2015
|
Allowance for credit losses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginning Balance
|
Ps.
|
734,935
|
|
Ps.
|
596,656
|
Charge-offs
|
|
(177,834)
|
|
|
(267,694)
|
Provision
for loan losses
|
|
386,657
|
|
|
405,973
|
Ending Balance
|
Ps.
|
943,758
|
|
Ps.
|
734,935
|
Account receivable charge-off and recoveries
Under Argentine
GAAP, recoveries on previously charge-off account receivable are
recorded directly to income and the amount of charge-off account
receivable in excess of amounts specifically allocated is recorded
as a direct charge to the income statement. The Bank does not
partially charge off troubled account receivable until final
disposition of the credit, rather, the allowance is maintained on a
credit-by –credit basis for its estimated settlement value.
Under U.S. GAAP, all charge off and recovery activity is recorded
through the allowance for account receivable losses account.
Further, account receivables are generally charged to the allowance
account when all or part of the credit is considered
uncollectible.
Impaired loans
ASC 310, requires a
creditor to measure impairment of a loan based on the present value
of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s
effective interest rate, or at the loan’s observable market
price or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral
dependent. This Statement is applicable to all loans (including
those restructured in a troubled debt restructuring involving
amendment of terms), except large groups of smaller-balance
homogenous loans that are collectively evaluated for impairment.
Loans are considered impaired when, based on Management’s
evaluation, a borrower will not be able to fulfill its obligation
under the original loan terms.
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
The following table
discloses the amounts of loans considered impaired in accordance
with ASC 310 updated by ASU 2010 - 20, as of June 30, 2016 and
2015:
|
As of June 30, 2016
|
|
Recorded Investment
|
|
Unpaid Principal Balance
|
|
Related Allowance
|
With no related allowance recorded:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commercial
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Impaired
Loans
|
Ps.
|
-
|
|
Ps.
|
-
|
|
Ps.
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
With an allowance recorded:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commercial
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Impaired
Loans
|
Ps.
|
21,635
|
|
Ps.
|
18,389
|
|
Ps.
|
19,621
|
Total
|
Ps.
|
21,635
|
|
Ps.
|
18,389
|
|
Ps.
|
19,621
|
|
As of June 30, 2015
|
|
Recorded Investment
|
|
Unpaid Principal Balance
|
|
Related Allowance
|
With no related allowance recorded:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commercial
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Impaired
Loans
|
Ps.
|
-
|
|
Ps.
|
-
|
|
Ps.
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
With an allowance recorded:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commercial
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Impaired
Loans
|
Ps.
|
44,496
|
|
Ps.
|
37,658
|
|
Ps.
|
26,410
|
Total
|
Ps.
|
44,496
|
|
Ps.
|
37,658
|
|
Ps.
|
26,410
|
The average
recorded investment in impaired loans amounted Ps. 1,983 and Ps.
42,349, as of June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. There is no
amount of interest income recognized during the time within the
period that the loans were impaired.
Non-accrual accounts receivables and Past due
Non-Accrual loans
are defined as those loans in the categories of: (a) Consumer
portfolio: “Medium Risk”, “High Risk”
and “Uncollectible”, and (b) Commercial portfolio:
“With problems”, “High Risk of Insolvency”
and “Uncollectible”.
The following table
represents the amounts of nonaccruals, as of June 30, 2016 and
2015, respectively:
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
|
As of June 30,
|
|
2016
|
|
2015
|
Consumer
|
|
|
|
|
|
Advances
|
Ps.
|
342
|
|
Ps.
|
187
|
Mortgage
Loans
|
|
26,996
|
|
|
30,739
|
Personal Loans
– BHSA
|
|
100,484
|
|
|
88,514
|
Personal Loans
– Financial trusts
|
|
92,396
|
|
|
52,827
|
Personal Loans
– Tarshop
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
Credit Card Loans
– BHSA
|
|
152,892
|
|
|
115,792
|
Credit card Loans
– Tarshop
|
|
316,083
|
|
|
109,319
|
Total
Consumer
|
Ps.
|
689,193
|
|
Ps.
|
397,378
|
Commercial
|
|
|
|
|
|
Performing
Loans
|
Ps.
|
|
|
Ps.
|
|
Impaired
Loans
|
|
21,635
|
|
|
44,496
|
Total
Commercial
|
Ps.
|
21,635
|
|
Ps.
|
44,496
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
Non accrual loans
|
Ps.
|
710,828
|
|
Ps.
|
441,874
|
An aging analysis
of past due account receivables, segregated by class of account
receivables, as of June 30, 2016 and 2015 was as
follows:
|
As of June 30, 2016
|
|
30-90
|
91-180
|
181-360
|
|
|
|
|
|
Days
Past
|
Days
Past
|
Days
Past
|
Greater
|
Total
Past
|
Current
|
Total
|
|
Due
|
Due
|
Due
|
than
360
|
Due
|
|
Financing
|
Consumer
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Advances
|
266
|
107
|
218
|
17
|
608
|
12,701
|
13,309
|
Mortgage
Loans
|
25,838
|
5,163
|
4,409
|
17,424
|
52,834
|
2,536,670
|
2,589,504
|
Personal Loans
– BHSA
|
111,179
|
46,890
|
53,051
|
543
|
211,663
|
2,916,970
|
3,128,633
|
Personal Loans
– Financial trusts
|
8,648
|
9,994
|
33,458
|
48,944
|
101,044
|
131,044
|
232,088
|
Personal Loans
– Tarshop
|
3,787
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
3,787
|
92,804
|
96,591
|
Credit Card Loans
– BHSA
|
111,061
|
78,226
|
74,571
|
95
|
263,953
|
9,627,352
|
9,891,305
|
Credit card Loans
– Tarshop
|
139,332
|
162,809
|
148,651
|
4,623
|
455,415
|
3,414,823
|
3,870,238
|
Total
Consumer Loans
|
400,111
|
303,189
|
314,358
|
71,646
|
1,089,304
|
18,732,364
|
19,821,668
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commercial:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Performing
Loans
|
1,763
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1,763
|
7,644,759
|
7,646,522
|
Impaired
loans
|
-
|
6
|
3,673
|
17,956
|
21,635
|
-
|
21,635
|
Total
Commercial Loans
|
1,763
|
6
|
3,673
|
17,956
|
23,398
|
7,644,759
|
7,668,157
|
Total
|
401,874
|
303,195
|
318,031
|
89,602
|
1,112,702
|
26,377,123
|
27,489,825
|
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
|
As of June 30, 2015
|
|
30-90
|
91-180
|
181-360
|
|
|
|
|
|
Days
Past
|
Days
Past
|
Days
Past
|
Greater
|
Total
Past
|
Current
|
Total
|
|
Due
|
Due
|
Due
|
than
360
|
Due
|
|
Financing
|
Consumer
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Advances
|
904
|
119
|
62
|
6
|
1,091
|
17,846
|
18,937
|
Mortgage
Loans
|
24,196
|
6,707
|
4,350
|
19,682
|
54,935
|
2,662,466
|
2,717,401
|
Personal Loans – BHSA
|
74,437
|
40,349
|
47,916
|
249
|
162,951
|
2,449,316
|
2,612,267
|
Personal Loans
– Financial trusts
|
94,144
|
31,334
|
21,030
|
463
|
146,971
|
727,455
|
874,426
|
Credit Card Loans
– BHSA
|
58,835
|
53,133
|
62,318
|
341
|
174,627
|
7,349,464
|
7,524,091
|
Credit card Loans
– Tarshop
|
112,302
|
49,500
|
53,187
|
6,632
|
221,621
|
1,297,727
|
1,519,348
|
Total
Consumer Loans
|
364,818
|
181,142
|
188,863
|
27,373
|
762,196
|
14,504,274
|
15,266,470
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commercial:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Performing
Loans
|
1,568
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1,568
|
6,852,329
|
6,853,897
|
Impaired
loans
|
-
|
173
|
11,402
|
32,921
|
44,496
|
-
|
44,496
|
Total
Commercial Loans
|
1,568
|
173
|
11,402
|
32,921
|
46,064
|
6,852,329
|
6,898,393
|
Total
|
366,386
|
181,315
|
200,265
|
60,294
|
808,260
|
21,356,603
|
22,164,863
|
Financial
receivables that are past due 90 days or more do not accrue
interests.
Credit Quality
The following
tables contain the loan portfolio classification by credit quality
indicator set forth by the Argentine Central Bank.
Commercial
Portfolio:
Loan
Classification
Description
1.
Normal Situation
The debtor is
widely able to meet its financial obligations, demonstrating
significant cash flows, a liquid financial situation, an adequate
financial structure, a timely payment record, competent management,
available information in a timely, accurate manner and satisfactory
internal controls. The debtor is in a sector of activity that is
operating properly and has good prospects.
2. With
Special Follow-up
Cash flow analysis
reflects that the debt may be repaid even though it is possible
that the customer’s future payment ability may deteriorate
without a proper follow-up.
This category is
divided into two subcategories:
(2.a). Under
Observation;
(2.b). Under
Negotiation or Refinancing Agreements.
3. With
Problems
Cash flow analysis
evidences problems to repay the debt, and therefore, if these
problems are not solved, there may be some losses.
4. High
Risk of Insolvency
Cash flow analysis
evidences that repayment of the full debt is highly
unlikely.
5.
Uncollectible
The amounts in this
category are deemed total losses. Even though these assets may be
recovered under certain future circumstances, inability to make
payments is evident at the date of the analysis. It includes loans
to insolvent or bankrupt borrowers.
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
Credit quality
indicators for the commercial portfolio are reviewed, at a minimum,
on an annual basis.
Consumer
Portfolio:
Loan
Classification
Description
1.
Normal Situation
Loans with timely
repayment or arrears not exceeding 31 days, both of principal and
interest.
2. Low
Risk
Occasional late
payments, with a payment in arrears of more than 32 days and up to
90 days. A customer classified as “Medium Risk” having
been refinanced may be recategorized within this category, as long
as he amortizes one principal installment (whether monthly or
bimonthly) or repays 5% of principal.
3.
Medium Risk
Some inability to
make payments, with arrears of more than 91 days and up to 180
days. A customer classified as “High Risk” having been
refinanced may be recategorized within this category, as long as he
amortizes two principal installments (whether monthly or bimonthly)
or repays 5% of principal.
4. High
Risk
Judicial
proceedings demanding payment have been initiated or arrears of
more than 180 days and up to one year. A customer classified as
“Uncollectible” having been refinanced may be
recategorized within this category, as long as he amortizes three
principal installments (whether monthly or bimonthly) or repays 10%
of principal.
5.
Uncollectible
Loans to insolvent
or bankrupt borrowers, or subject to judicial proceedings, with
little or no possibility of collection, or with arrears in excess
of one year.
Credit quality
indicators for the consumer portfolio are reviewed on a monthly
basis.
The following table
shows the account receivable balances categorized by credit quality
indicators for the periods ended June 30, 2016 and
2015:
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
|
As
of June 30, 2016
|
|
"1"
|
"2"
|
"3"
|
"4"
|
"5"
|
|
|
Normal Situation
|
With special follow-up or Low Risk
|
With problems or Medium Risk
|
High risk of insolvency or High risk
|
Uncollectible
|
Total
|
Consumer
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Advances
|
12,701
|
266
|
107
|
218
|
17
|
13,309
|
Mortgage
Loans
|
2,536,670
|
25,838
|
5,163
|
4,409
|
17,424
|
2,589,504
|
Personal Loans
– BHSA
|
2,916,970
|
111,179
|
46,890
|
53,051
|
543
|
3,128,633
|
Personal Loans
– Financial trusts
|
131,044
|
8,648
|
3,542
|
88,854
|
-
|
232,088
|
Personal Loans
– Tarshop
|
92,804
|
3,787
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
96,591
|
Credit Card Loans
– BHSA
|
9,627,352
|
111,061
|
78,226
|
74,571
|
95
|
9,891,305
|
Credit card Loans
– Tarshop
|
3,414,823
|
139,332
|
162,809
|
148,651
|
4,623
|
3,870,238
|
Total
Consumer Loans
|
18,732,364
|
400,111
|
296,737
|
369,754
|
22,702
|
19,821,668
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commercial:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Performing
loans
|
7,644,759
|
1,763
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
7,646,522
|
Impaired
loans
|
-
|
-
|
6
|
3,673
|
17,956
|
21,635
|
Total
Commercial Loans
|
7,644,759
|
1,763
|
6
|
3,673
|
17,956
|
7,668,157
|
Total Financing Receivables
|
26,377,123
|
401,874
|
296,743
|
373,427
|
40,658
|
27,489,825
|
|
As
of June 30, 2015
|
|
"1"
|
"2"
|
"3"
|
"4"
|
"5"
|
|
|
Normal Situation
|
With special follow-up or Low Risk
|
With problems or Medium Risk
|
High risk of insolvency or High risk
|
Uncollectible
|
Total
|
Consumer
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Advances
|
17,846
|
904
|
119
|
62
|
6
|
18,937
|
Mortgage
Loans
|
2,662,466
|
24,196
|
6,707
|
4,350
|
19,682
|
2,717,401
|
Personal Loans – BHSA
|
2,449,316
|
74,437
|
40,349
|
47,916
|
249
|
2,612,267
|
Personal Loans
– Financial trusts
|
796,527
|
24,931
|
31,418
|
21,550
|
-
|
874,426
|
Credit Card Loans
– BHSA
|
7,349,464
|
58,835
|
53,133
|
62,318
|
341
|
7,524,091
|
Credit card Loans
– Tarshop
|
1,297,727
|
112,302
|
49,500
|
53,187
|
6,632
|
1,519,348
|
Total
Consumer Loans
|
14,573,346
|
295,605
|
181,226
|
189,383
|
26,910
|
15,266,470
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commercial:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Performing
loans
|
6,852,329
|
1,568
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
6,853,897
|
Impaired
loans
|
-
|
-
|
173
|
11,402
|
32,921
|
44,496
|
Total
Commercial Loans
|
6,852,329
|
1,568
|
173
|
11,402
|
32,921
|
6,898,393
|
Total Financing Receivables
|
21,425,675
|
297,173
|
181,399
|
200,785
|
59,831
|
22,164,863
|
Troubled debt restructuring
According to BCRA
regulations, a refinancing is considered to exist whenever any of
the original contractually agreed conditions for a financing
transaction (term, capital, interest or rate) are
modified.
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
We concluded that
all our refinanced loans comply with the conditions for considering
them as troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) as defined
under U.S. GAAP. In accordance with ASC 310-40 a restructured loan
is considered a TDR if the debtor is experiencing financial
difficulties and the Bank grants a concession to the debtor that
would not otherwise be considered. Concessions granted could
include: reduction in interest rate to rates that are considered
below market, extension of repayment schedules and maturity dates
beyond original contractual terms.
The following table
presents for the financing receivables modified as troubled debt
restructurings within during the last two periods:
|
As of June 30, 2016
|
|
Number of contracts
|
|
Post-modification Outstanding recorded investment
|
Consumer
|
|
|
|
|
Advances
|
35
|
|
Ps.
|
950
|
Mortgage
Loans
|
109
|
|
|
2,826
|
Personal
Loans
|
5,260
|
|
|
141,884
|
Credit Card Loans
– BHSA
|
12,038
|
|
|
195,570
|
Credit card Loans
– Tarshop
|
17,275
|
|
|
167,361
|
Total
Consumer
|
34,717
|
|
Ps.
|
508,591
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commercial
|
|
|
|
|
Performing
Loans
|
-
|
|
Ps.
|
-
|
Impaired
Loans
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
Total
Commercial
|
-
|
|
Ps.
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
TDRs
|
34,717
|
|
Ps.
|
508,591
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of June 30, 2015
|
|
Number of contracts
|
|
Post-modification Outstanding recorded investment
|
Consumer
|
|
|
|
|
Advances
|
63
|
|
Ps.
|
1,463
|
Mortgage
Loans
|
174
|
|
|
4,490
|
Personal
Loans
|
6,921
|
|
|
160,312
|
Credit Card Loans
– BHSA
|
21,472
|
|
|
245,522
|
Credit card Loans
– Tarshop
|
15,512
|
|
|
92,758
|
Total
Consumer
|
44,142
|
|
Ps.
|
504,545
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commercial
|
|
|
|
|
Performing
Loans
|
-
|
|
Ps.
|
-
|
Impaired
Loans
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
Total
Commercial
|
-
|
|
Ps.
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
TDRs
|
44,142
|
|
Ps.
|
504,545
|
The following table
presents for, the financing receivables modified as troubled debt
restructurings within the previous 12 months and for which there
was a payment default during that period. We consider a TDR that
have subsequently defaulted if the borrower has failed to make
payments of either principal, interest or both for a period of 90
days or more from contractual due date.
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
|
As of June 30,
|
|
2016
|
|
2015
|
|
Number of contracts
|
|
Recorded investment
|
|
Number of contracts
|
|
Recorded investment
|
Consumer
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Advances
|
8
|
|
Ps.
|
180
|
|
10
|
|
Ps.
|
197
|
Mortgage
Loans
|
100
|
|
|
2,203
|
|
25
|
|
|
783
|
Personal
Loans
|
1,176
|
|
|
26,913
|
|
1,116
|
|
|
21,602
|
Credit Card Loans
– BHSA
|
3,176
|
|
|
35,285
|
|
672
|
|
|
7,923
|
Credit card Loans
– Tarshop
|
5,574
|
|
|
36,315
|
|
5,146
|
|
|
26,253
|
Total
Consumer
|
10,034
|
|
Ps.
|
100,896
|
|
6,969
|
|
Ps.
|
56,758
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commercial
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Performing
Loans
|
-
|
|
Ps.
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
Ps.
|
-
|
Impaired
Loans
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
Total
Commercial
|
-
|
|
Ps.
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
Ps.
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
TDRs that subsequently defaulted
|
10,034
|
|
Ps.
|
100,896
|
|
6,969
|
|
Ps.
|
56,758
|
Allowance
for Credit Losses
Accounts receivable
balances are classified as uncollectible and written off from the
Consolidated Balance Sheet when 365 days past due and subsequently
recorded in memorandum accounts.
The activity in the
allowance for accounts receivables losses under U.S. GAAP for the
fiscal periods ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 was as
follows:
|
|
|
Argentine Banking
GAAP
|
|
U.S.
GAAP
|
|
Adjustment
|
June 30,
2015
|
Ps.
|
514,394
|
|
Ps.
|
734,935
|
|
Ps.
|
(220,541)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Variances
|
|
178,658
|
|
|
208,823
|
|
|
(30,165)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30,
2016
|
Ps.
|
693,052
|
|
Ps.
|
943,758
|
|
Ps.
|
(250,706)
|
s. Comprehensive income
ASC 220 establishes
standards for reporting and disclosure of comprehensive income and
its components (revenues, expenses, gains and losses) in the
financial statements. Comprehensive income is the total of net
income and other charges or credits to equity that are not the
result of transactions with owners.
The following
disclosure presented for the twelve-month periods ended June 30,
2016, 2015 and 2014, shows all periods in Argentine Banking GAAP
format reflecting U.S. GAAP income and comprehensive statement
adjustments.
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
|
June
30,
|
|
2016
|
|
2015
|
|
2014
|
Income
Statement
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financial
income
|
Ps.
|
9,063,628
|
|
Ps.
|
5,559,510
|
|
Ps.
|
4,666,910
|
Financial
expenses
|
|
(5,612,760)
|
|
|
(3,241,306)
|
|
|
(2,399,052)
|
Net financial
income
|
Ps.
|
3,450,868
|
|
Ps.
|
2,318,204
|
|
Ps.
|
2,267,858
|
Provision for loan
losses
|
|
(386,657)
|
|
|
(405,973)
|
|
|
(333,025)
|
Income from
services
|
|
4,307,451
|
|
|
3,264,698
|
|
|
2,145,423
|
Expenses for
services
|
|
(1,089,690)
|
|
|
(768,870)
|
|
|
(682,638)
|
Administrative
expenses
|
|
(4,539,637)
|
|
|
(3,411,162)
|
|
|
(2,380,651)
|
Net income from
financial transactions
|
Ps.
|
1,742,335
|
|
Ps.
|
996,897
|
|
Ps.
|
1,016,967
|
Miscellaneous
income
|
|
546,543
|
|
|
317,530
|
|
|
188,928
|
Miscellaneous
expenses
|
|
(669,358)
|
|
|
(466,554)
|
|
|
(286,596)
|
Income before
income taxes and Non-controlling
interest....………………
|
Ps.
|
1,619,520
|
|
Ps.
|
847,873
|
|
Ps.
|
919,299
|
Income
taxes
|
|
(604,359)
|
|
|
(332,940)
|
|
|
(314,005)
|
Net
income under U.S. GAAP
|
Ps.
|
1,015,161
|
|
Ps.
|
514,933
|
|
Ps.
|
605,294
|
Less Net (Loss)
attributable to the Non-controlling
interest…………...
|
|
18,311
|
|
|
4,369
|
|
|
10,284
|
Net
income attributable Controlling interest in accordance with U.S.
GAAP……………………………..…
|
Ps
|
1,033,472
|
|
Ps
|
519,302
|
|
Ps
|
615,578
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other comprehensive
income (loss):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized gains
(loss) on securities
|
|
(30,031)
|
|
|
15,591
|
|
|
22,283
|
Other comprehensive income
(loss)…………………………………
|
Ps
|
(30,031)
|
|
Ps
|
15,591
|
|
Ps
|
22,283
|
Comprehensive income
…..………..
|
Ps.
|
1,003,441
|
|
Ps.
|
534,893
|
|
Ps.
|
637,861
|
t. Risks and Uncertainties
All
transactions involving the purchase of foreign currency must be
settled through the single free exchange market (Mercado Único
Libre de Cambios, or “MULC”) where the Central Bank
supervises the purchase and sale of foreign currency. Under
Executive Branch Decree No. 260/2002, the Argentine government set
up an exchange market through which all foreign currency exchange
transactions are made. Such transactions are subject to the
regulations and requirements imposed by the Central Bank. Under
Communication “A” 3471, as amended, the Central Bank
established certain restrictions and requirements applicable to
foreign currency exchange transactions. If such restrictions and
requirements are not met, criminal penalties shall be
applied.
On
October 28, 2011, the Federal Administration of Public Revenues
(Administración Federal de Ingresos Públicos,
“AFIP”) established an Exchange Transactions Inquiry
Program (“Inquiry Program”) through which the entities
authorized by the Central Bank to deal in foreign exchange must
inquire and register through an IT system the total peso amount of
each exchange transaction at the moment it is closed. All foreign
exchange sale transactions, whether involving foreign currency or
banknotes, irrespective of their purpose or allocation, are subject
to this inquiry and registration system, which determines whether
Transactions are “Validated” or
“Inconsistent”.
Pursuant
to Communication “A” 5239, afterward replaced by
Communication “A” 5245, in the case of sales of foreign
exchange (foreign currency or banknotes) for the formation of
off-shore assets by residents without the obligation of
subsequently allocating it to specific purpose, entities authorized
to deal in foreign exchange may only allow transactions through the
MULC by those clients who have obtained the validation and who
comply with the rest of the requirements set forth in the
applicable foreign exchange regulations. Sales of foreign exchange
other than for the formation of off-shore assets by residents
without a specific purpose are also exempted from the Inquiry
Program, although, the financial entities must verify that the
other requirements established by the MULC are
accomplished.
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
According
to Communication “A” 5264, as amended, in general terms
the access to the foreign exchange market for resident in order to
pay services, debts and profits to non-residents has no limits or
restrictions. The access to the MULC requires the filing of certain
documentation by residents evidencing the validity of transactions
for which the funds are purchase for its remittance abroad.
Communication “A” 5236, item 4.2. which regulated the
outflow of fund allowing residents to access to the MULC for the
formation of off-shore assets without a specific allocation by
residents has been suspended and, up to now, the Central Bank has
not issued any other measure or provisions in this
regard.
On
August 6, 2012, Resolution #3210 was replaced by Resolution #3356
enacted by AFIP. This resolution sets forth more restrictions for
the access to the foreign exchange market, in particular for the
outflow of funds made by residents. Both resolutions (3210 and
3356) are related with Communications “A” 5239
(currently abrogated) and 5245.
The
Argentine government may, in the future, impose additional controls
on the foreign exchange market and on capital flows from and into
Argentina, in response to capital flight or depreciation of the
Peso. These restrictions may have a negative effect on the economy
and on our business if imposed in an economic environment where
access to local capital is constrained.
u. U.S. GAAP estimates
Valuation reserves,
impairment charges and estimates of market values on assets and
step up bonds discounting, as established by the Bank for U.S. GAAP
purposes are subject to significant assumptions of future cash
flows and interest rates for discounting such cash flows. Losses on
the exchange of government and provincial bonds were significantly
affected by higher discount rates. Should the discount rates change
in future years, the carrying amounts and charges to income and
shareholders’ equity deficit will also change. In addition,
as estimates of future cash flows change, so too will the carrying
amounts which are dependent on such cash flows. It is possible that
changes to the carrying amounts of loans, investments and other
assets will be adjusted in the near term in amounts that are
material to the Bank’s financial position and results of
income.
v. Allowance for loan losses
Management believes
that the current level of allowance for loan losses recorded for
U.S. GAAP purposes are sufficient to cover incurred losses of the
Bank’s loan portfolio as of June 30, 2016 and 2015. Many
factors can affect the Bank’s estimates of allowance for loan
losses, including expected cash flows, volatility of default
probability, migrations and estimated loss severity. The process of
determining the level of the allowance for credit losses requires a
high degree of judgment. It is possible that others, given the same
information, may at any point in time reach different reasonable
conclusions. If market conditions and economic uncertainties exist,
it might result in higher credit losses and provision for credit
losses in future periods.
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
35.
New authoritative pronouncements
During the
twelve-months ended June 30, 2016, the FASB has issued Accounting
Standards Updates. Those updates applicable for the Bank are
mentioned below:
ASU 2015-03
The
FASB issued in April 2015 the Accounting Standards Update No.
2015-03 “Interest—Imputation of Interest (Subtopic
835-30) — Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance
Costs”. The Board is issuing this Update as part of its
initiative to reduce complexity in accounting standards (the
Simplification Initiative). The objective of the Simplification
Initiative is to identify, evaluate, and improve areas of U.S. GAAP
for which cost and complexity can be reduced while maintaining or
improving the usefulness of the information provided to users of
financial statements.
The
Board received feedback that having different balance sheet
presentation requirements for debt issuance costs and debt discount
and premium creates unnecessary complexity. Recognizing debt
issuance costs as a deferred charge (that is, an asset) also is
different from the guidance in IFRS, which requires that
transaction costs be deducted from the carrying value of the
financial liability and not recorded as separate assets.
Additionally, the requirement to recognize debt issuance costs as
deferred charges conflicts with the guidance in FASB Concepts
Statement No. 6, Elements of Financial Statements, which states
that debt issuance costs are similar to debt discounts and in
effect reduce the proceeds of borrowing, thereby increasing the
effective interest rate. Concepts Statement 6 further states that
debt issuance costs cannot be an asset because they provide no
future economic benefit.
To
simplify presentation of debt issuance costs, the amendments in
this Update require that debt issuance costs related to a
recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a
direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability,
consistent with debt discounts. The recognition and measurement
guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected by the amendments
in this Update.
For
public business entities, the amendments in this Update are
effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those
fiscal years.
ASU 2015-15
In
August 2015, the FASB issued the Accounting Standards Update No.
2015-15 “Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt
Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements”.
The amendments in this Update provide guidance on accounting for
the costs on line-of-credit arrangements.
Given
the absence of authoritative guidance within Update 2015-03 for
debt issuance costs related to line-of-credit arrangements, the SEC
staff would not object to an entity deferring and presenting debt
issuance costs as an asset and subsequently amortizing the deferred
debt issuance costs ratably over the term of the line-of-credit
arrangement, regardless of whether there are any outstanding
borrowings on the line-of-credit arrangement.
The
impact of this ASU has not any significant effect in the U.S. GAAP
disclosures and financial information for the Bank.
ASU 2015-16
In
September 2015, FASB issued ASU 16 “Simplifying the
Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustment”
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
ASU 2016-01
In January 2016, the FASB issued
the Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-01 “Recognition and
Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities”.
The amendments in this Update: i) Require equity investments
(except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting
or those that result in consolidation of the
investee) to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value
recognized in net income; ii) simplify the impairment assessment of equity
investments without readily determinable fair values by requiring a
qualitative assessment to identify impairment; iii) eliminate the
requirement for public business entities to disclose the method(s)
and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value that is
required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at
amortized cost on the balance sheet; and iv) require public business
entities to use the exit price notion when measuring the fair value
of financial instruments for disclosure purposes; among other
changes.
For public business entities, the
amendments in this Update are effective for financial statements
issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and
interim periods within those fiscal years.
The impact of this
Update has not any significant effect in the present U.S. GAAP
financial statements.
ASU 2016-02
Accounting Standard
Update 2016-02 “Leases (Topic 842)” was issued in
February 2016. The FASB is issuing this Update to increase
transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing
lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and
disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. To meet that
objective, the FASB is amending the ASC and creating Topic 842,
Leases. The accounting applied by a lessor is largely unchanged
from that applied under previous GAAP.
For public business
entities, the amendments in this Update are effective for financial
statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15,
2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years.
The impact of this
Update has not any significant effect in the present U.S. GAAP
financial statements.
36.
BHN Inversión S.A.’s dividend distribution
On March 9, 2016
the Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting of BHN Sociedad de
Inversión S.A. approved the payment of cash dividends and / or
government securities for Ps 650,000 authorizing the Board to make
the distribution in the form and opportunity in the year 2016 sees
fit.
On March 30, 2016
BHN Sociedad de Inversión S.A. made a first payment of
dividends in government securities for Ps 330,000.
37.
BACS Banco de Crédito y Securitización S.A. -
Representations before the Central Bank to perform the activities
planned for a commercial bank of first grade
On October 20, 2015
the Extraordinary General Shareholders’ unanimously approved
to:
●
Delegate in the
Board of Directors the broadest powers
to take all steps, events and presentations necessary for the
purposes of processing the license to operate as a commercial bank
of first grade to the Central Bank and also prepare, approve ,
manage and execute all documentation -whether public or private
instrument- that is required by the institution for the purpose of
the authorization, and
●
Authorize
the Board of Directors to delegate the powers mentioned in the
preceding point in one or more of its members or one or more of the
managers of the company
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
38.
Supplementary services to the financial business
Pursuant to
Communication “A” 5700, the Argentine Central Bank
included changes in the rules on “Supplementary services to
the financial business and permitted activities”,
“Consolidated supervision” and “Minimum capitals
of financial institutions”.
As concerns the
scope of the supplementary services, it is allowed to hold
interests in the stock capital of companies engaged in the
development of two of the subject activities to the extent that, in
the opinion of the SEFyC, both activities are economically related
to each other and there are no legal inconsistencies that would
prevent them from being developed jointly.
The subject
activities include the issuance of credit, debit and similar cards.
This notwithstanding, provided that 25% of the total financing
amount as of the closing date of each month is not exceeded, loans
not subject to the credit card law may be extended to financial
services users, in which cases the provisions on “Interest
rates applicable to lending transactions” shall be complied
with.
On the other hand,
changes are introduced in the calculation of the regulatory capital
(responsabilidad patrimonial computable) to reflect the impact of
these amendments.
As a result of such
Communication, on March 16, 2015, Tarshop SA’s General
Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting approved an amendment to
its corporate purpose. According to such amendment, the company may
grant and market consumer loans and consumer credits and financing
for users of financial services pursuant to the Argentine Central
Bank’s rules and regulations, handle the collection of
utility bills, credits and similar items, render payroll and
supplier payment and revenue collection services.
In such regard, on
June 3, 2016, the Argentine Central Bank awarded the Company a
Provisional Authorization Code in the Register of Other
Non-Financial Credit Providers, and thus allowed it to start
granting consumer loans, in line with the amendment to the
corporate purpose recorded with the General Superintendency of
Corporations on January 8, 2016 under number 437, book 77 of
Corporations, and authorized by the Argentine Securities Commission
under Resolution No. 17,930 dated December 21, 2015.
39.
Subsequent events
Negotiable obligations
The following table
shows the amount, interest rate and maturity date of each series
issued after June 30, 2016:
BANCO
HIPOTECARIO SA AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2016, 2015
and 2014
(Expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos, except share data
and as otherwise indicated)
|
Issue
date
|
Maturity
date
|
Annual
interest rate
|
Banco
Hipotecario S.A.
|
|
|
|
Series XXXVIII (Ps.
145,200)
|
08/18/16
|
02/18/18
|
Badlar+300bp
|
Series XXXIX (Ps.
343,241)
|
08/18/16
|
08/18/19
|
Badlar+349bp
|
Series
XL (Ps. 6,078,320)
|
10/12/16
|
01/12/20
|
Badlar +
250bp
|
BACS
Banco de Crédito y Securitización S.A.
|
|
|
Series IX (Ps.
249,500)
|
07/27/16
|
07/27/18
|
Badlar
+345bp
|
|
|
|
|
Tarshop
S.A.
|
|
|
Class I (Ps.
204,033)
|
09/07/16
|
03/07/18
|
Badlar
+448bp
|
Class II (Ps.
67,360)
|
09/07/16
|
03/07/19
|
Badlar
+499bp
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NEW
LIPSTICK LLC AND SUBSIDIARY
(A
Limited Liability Company)
Consolidated
Financial Statements
(With
Supplementary Information)
(Together
with Independent Auditors’ Report)
For
the Years Ended June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014
NEW LIPSTICK LLC AND SUBSIDIARY
(A Limited Liability Company)
Table of Contents
|
Page
|
|
|
Consolidated
Financial Statements:
|
|
|
|
Independent
Auditors Report
|
F-245
|
|
|
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
As of
June 30, 2016 and 2015
|
F-246
|
|
|
Consolidated
Statements of Operations
For the
Years Ended June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014
|
F-247
|
|
|
Consolidated
Statements of Changes in Members’ Deficit
For the
Years Ended June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014
|
F-248
|
|
|
Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows
For the
Years Ended June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014
|
F-249
|
|
|
Consolidated Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2016, 2015, and
2014
|
F-250 - F-262
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REPORT
New Lipstick LLC and Subsidiary
We have audited the accompanying
consolidated financial statements of New Lipstick LLC and
Subsidiary, which comprise the balance sheets as of June 30, 2016
and 2015 the related statements of operations, changes in
members’ deficit and cash flows for the years ended June
30, 2016, 2015, and 2014, and the related notes to the
consolidated financial statements.
Management’s Responsibility for the Consolidated Financial
Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation
of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance
of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair
presentation of financial statements that are free from material
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditors’ Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated
financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits
in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the
United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free from material
misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence
about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial
statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditors’
judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material
misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or
error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers
internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and
fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order
to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the
circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on
the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control.
Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes
evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the
reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the
consolidated financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient
and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit
opinion.
Opinion
In our opinion, the consolidated
financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of New Lipstick LLC and
Subsidiary, as of June 30, 2016 and 2015, and the results of its operations and
its cash flows for the years ended June 30, 2016, 2015, and
2014, in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America.
Marks Paneth
LLP
New York, NY
October 31,
2016
NEW LIPSTICK LLC AND SUBSIDIARY
|
(A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY)
|
|
|
|
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Real
estate, net
|
$137,532,942
|
$140,469,010
|
Cash
and cash equivalents
|
1,440,752
|
1,075,395
|
Tenant
receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $124,876 and
$132,141 respectively
|
352,143
|
344,104
|
Prepaid
expenses and other assets
|
5,962,924
|
5,809,307
|
Due
from related parties
|
120,274
|
125,029
|
Restricted
cash
|
3,407,889
|
3,477,967
|
Deferred
rent receivable
|
9,990,156
|
8,856,399
|
Lease
intangibles, net
|
22,645,990
|
26,533,839
|
Goodwill
|
5,422,615
|
5,422,615
|
|
|
|
Total
|
$186,875,685
|
$192,113,665
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' DEFICIT
|
|
|
|
Liabilities:
|
|
|
Note
payable
|
$113,201,357
|
$113,201,357
|
Accrued
interest payable
|
321,115
|
316,216
|
Accounts
payable and accrued expenses
|
2,096,534
|
3,031,831
|
Due
to related parties
|
403,967
|
319,133
|
Deferred
revenue
|
774,699
|
918,800
|
Tenants’
security deposits
|
650,589
|
682,727
|
Deferred
ground rent payable
|
164,724,375
|
136,727,666
|
Lease
intangibles, net
|
39,464,515
|
42,365,499
|
|
|
|
Total
liabilities
|
321,637,151
|
297,563,229
|
|
|
|
Members'
deficit
|
(134,761,466)
|
(105,449,564)
|
|
|
|
Total
|
$186,875,685
|
$192,113,665
|
|
|
|
See
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
|
|
|
NEW LIPSTICK
LLC AND SUBSIDIARY
|
(A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY)
|
|
|
|
|
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
|
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues
|
|
|
|
Base
rents
|
$41,386,687
|
$40,597,526
|
$38,375,303
|
Tenant
reimbursements and escalations
|
7,770,284
|
6,903,479
|
5,427,358
|
Other
rental revenue
|
25,601
|
40,779
|
45,292
|
Other
revenue
|
509
|
1,622
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
49,183,081
|
47,543,406
|
43,847,953
|
|
|
|
|
Expenses
|
|
|
|
Real
estate taxes
|
11,060,507
|
10,716,257
|
9,919,196
|
Utilities
|
2,602,809
|
2,927,214
|
2,598,340
|
Janitorial
|
2,085,870
|
2,056,750
|
2,157,449
|
Insurance
|
316,131
|
318,027
|
315,545
|
Repairs
and maintenance
|
2,221,463
|
2,262,799
|
1,445,342
|
Bad
debt (recovery) expense
|
(7,265)
|
124,877
|
-
|
Security
|
1,140,603
|
1,047,372
|
912,362
|
General
and administrative
|
847,607
|
835,373
|
829,010
|
Management
fees
|
1,052,350
|
988,189
|
948,084
|
Elevator
|
294,590
|
311,875
|
286,013
|
HVAC
|
63,954
|
62,442
|
107,515
|
Tenant
reimbursable costs
|
107,005
|
154,557
|
122,139
|
Ground
rent
|
45,457,736
|
45,457,736
|
45,457,735
|
Interest
expense
|
4,958,251
|
4,786,205
|
4,789,913
|
Amortization
|
3,046,427
|
3,005,570
|
3,087,330
|
Depreciation
|
6,085,265
|
5,599,278
|
4,886,008
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
81,333,303
|
80,654,521
|
77,861,981
|
|
|
|
|
Net
loss
|
$(32,150,222)
|
$(33,111,115)
|
$(34,014,028)
|
|
|
|
|
NEW LIPSTICK LLC AND SUBSIDIARY
|
(A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY)
|
|
|
|
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN MEMBERS' DEFICIT
|
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance,
beginning of years
|
$(105,449,564)
|
$(72,763,742)
|
$(43,679,661)
|
|
|
|
|
Contributions
from members
|
2,838,320
|
425,293
|
4,952,500
|
|
|
|
|
Distribution
to member
|
-
|
-
|
(22,553)
|
|
|
|
|
Net
loss
|
(32,150,222)
|
(33,111,115)
|
(34,014,028)
|
|
|
|
|
Balance,
end of years
|
$(134,761,466)
|
$(105,449,564)
|
$(72,763,742)
|
|
|
|
|
See
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
NEW LIPSTICK LLC AND SUBSIDIARY
|
(A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY)
|
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
|
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating
activities
|
|
|
|
Net
loss
|
$(32,150,222)
|
$(33,111,115)
|
$(34,014,028)
|
Adjustments
to reconcile net loss to net cash
|
|
|
|
used
in operating activities:
|
|
|
|
Amortization
|
3,046,427
|
3,005,570
|
3,087,330
|
Depreciation
|
6,085,265
|
5,599,278
|
4,886,008
|
Bad
debt (recovery) expense
|
(7,265)
|
124,877
|
(3,827)
|
Deferred
rent
|
(1,133,757)
|
(1,917,821)
|
(1,929,668)
|
Below
market lease amortization
|
(2,463,176)
|
(2,475,983)
|
(2,821,032)
|
Above
market lease amortization
|
1,407,364
|
1,442,682
|
1,544,576
|
Above
market ground lease amortization
|
(437,809)
|
(437,809)
|
(437,809)
|
Deferred
ground rent
|
27,996,709
|
28,414,754
|
28,822,593
|
Changes
in operating assets and liabilities:
|
|
|
|
Restricted
cash
|
37,940
|
2,702,379
|
525,764
|
Tenant
receivables
|
(774)
|
(46,037)
|
(86,094)
|
Prepaid
expenses and other assets
|
(153,617)
|
(332,815)
|
(340,620)
|
Accrued
interest payable
|
4,899
|
2,273
|
(3,019)
|
Accounts
payable and accrued expenses
|
(278,936)
|
349,380
|
33,811
|
Deferred
leasing costs
|
(153,048)
|
(994,677)
|
(1,526,938)
|
Unearned
revenue
|
(144,101)
|
298,915
|
310,488
|
Net
cash provided by (used in) operating activities
|
1,655,899
|
2,623,851
|
(1,952,465)
|
|
|
|
|
Investing
activities
|
|
|
|
Additions
to real estate
|
(4,218,451)
|
(2,586,237)
|
(3,700,979)
|
Net
cash used in investing activities
|
(4,218,451)
|
(2,586,237)
|
(3,700,979)
|
|
|
|
|
Financing
activities
|
|
|
|
Note
principal payments
|
-
|
-
|
(1,912)
|
Due
to/from related parties
|
89,589
|
(239,238)
|
208,304
|
Contributions
from members
|
2,838,320
|
425,293
|
4,952,500
|
Net
cash provided by financing activities
|
2,927,909
|
186,055
|
5,158,892
|
|
|
|
|
Net
increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
|
365,357
|
223,669
|
(494,552)
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
and cash equivalents, beginning of years
|
1,075,395
|
851,726
|
1,346,278
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
and cash equivalents, end of years
|
$1,440,752
|
$1,075,395
|
$851,726
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental
disclosure of cash flow information:
|
|
|
|
Interest
paid
|
$4,953,352
|
$4,783,939
|
$4,792,932
|
|
|
|
|
Schedule
of Noncash Investing Activities
|
|
|
|
Real
estate additions were financed through accounts
payable
|
$622,439
|
$1,691,693
|
$568,390
|
Deferred
leasing costs additions were financed through accounts
payable
|
$503,202
|
$90,308
|
$115,867
|
Real
estate additions fully depreciated and written off
|
$55,097
|
$-
|
$-
|
Deferred
leasing costs fully amortized and written off for the
year
|
$325,565
|
$-
|
$-
|
Schedule
of Noncash Financing Activities
|
|
|
|
Lobby
exhibit acquired in the year ended June 30, 2013, included in
real
|
|
|
|
estate,
and transferred to a 49% member of the Company as a
distribution.
|
$-
|
$-
|
$22,553
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
|
|
|
|
New Lipstick LLC and Subsidiary
(A Limited Liability Company)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014
(Amounts in US dollars)
Formation
and Property Description
New Lipstick LLC
(the "Company"), was organized as a Delaware limited liability
company and commenced operations on November 3, 2010. The Company
was formed among IRSA International, LLC ("IRSA"), Marciano
Investment Group, LLC ("Marciano"), Avi Chicouri ("AVI"), Par
Holdings, LLC ("PAR"), and Armenonville S.A. ("Armenonville"),
collectively (the "Members"). On December 15, 2010, Armenonville
assigned 100 percent of its membership interest to Lomas Urbanas
S.A. IRSA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TYRUS S.A. ("TYRUS"), a
wholly-owned subsidiary of IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones
Sociedad Anonima, a company whose shares are listed on the Buenos
Aires and New York Stock Exchanges. The Company was formed in order
to acquire 100% interest in Metropolitan 885 Third Avenue Leasehold
LLC ("Metropolitan"), its wholly-owned subsidiary, and to provide
management services to Metropolitan.
Metropolitan was
organized for the purpose of acquiring and operating a 34 story
Class A office tower commonly known as the Lipstick Building
located at 885 Third Avenue in New York (the "Property").
Metropolitan leased the land which contains approximately 26,135
square feet. The Property was acquired on July 9, 2007 and contains
approximately 635,800 square feet of rentable space, consisting of
retail and office spaces.
On November 16,
2010 (the "Petition Date"), Metropolitan filed a voluntary
pre-packaged plan of reorganization under Chapter 11 of Title 11 of
the United States Bankruptcy Code (the "Chapter 11") in the
Southern District of New York (the "Bankruptcy Court") including a
disclosure statement and plan of reorganization (the "Plan"). The
Plan provided for, among other things, the extinguishment of 100%
of the shares of Metropolitan and the issuance of the membership
interest to the Company. The Plan was approved by Metropolitan's
members and the Bankruptcy Court approved the Plan on December 22,
2010 with an effective date of December 30, 2010 (the "Effective
Date").
Metropolitan
accounted for the reorganization using "fresh start accounting"
effective December 30, 2010. Accordingly, the forgiveness of debt
was reflected in the predecessor entity's final statement of
operations and all assets and liabilities were restated to reflect
their reorganization value.
The Company
operates under the guidelines of an Operating Agreement (the
"Agreement") entered into by the Members on November 15, 2010. The
manager of the Company is Lipstick Management, LLC
(“LM”), a company affiliated to IRSA.
The Agreement calls
for Class A and Class B Members. Class A Members are IRSA,
Marciano, and Armenonville and Class B Members are AVI and
PAR.
Class B Membership
interests of any Class B Member shall be automatically converted,
in whole and not in part, into an equal number of Class A
Membership interests on the earlier to occur of the date on which
LM certifies that all unreturned additional Class A capital
contributions and all unreturned Class A capital contributions have
been reduced to zero.
New Lipstick LLC and Subsidiary
(A Limited Liability Company)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014
(Amounts in US dollars)
NOTE
1:
BUSINESS
(CONTINUED)
Formation
and Property Description (continued)
Any Class A Member,
as defined in the Agreement, may transfer, directly or indirectly,
any or all of its percentage interest as a Member in the Company to
an unaffiliated third party, but the offering Member must first
offer the Right of First Offer ("ROFO") to each of the Class A
Members by written notice specifying the cash price and the other
terms and conditions of the offer. Upon receipt of the ROFO notice,
each of the offeree members has the right, exercisable in ten (10)
days, to accept or decline the offer.
The Company shall
continue perpetually until dissolution, liquidation or
termination.
The liability of
the members of the Company is limited to the members´ total
contribution, plus any amounts guaranteed by the
members.
The Company has
adopted a fiscal year end of June 30.
The terms of the
Agreement provide for initial capital contributions and percentage
interests as follows:
|
|
Initial
Capital Contributions
|
IRSA International,
LLC
|
49.00
|
$15,417,925
|
Marciano Investment
Group, LLC
|
42.00
|
13,215,365
|
Lomas Urbanas
S.A.
|
2.27
|
714,259
|
Avi
Chicouri
|
3.07
|
-
|
Par Holdings,
LLC
|
3.66
|
-
|
Total
|
100.00
|
$29,347,549
|
In accordance with
the Agreement, the Members may be required to make additional
capital contributions which are reasonably related to the
operations and/or leasing of the Property and its activities. The
Members contributed $2,838,320, $ 425,293, and $4,952,500 for the
years ended June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014,
respectively.
Distributions
Distribution of
capital will be made to the Member at the times, and in aggregate
amounts determined by the Board of Directors of the Company.
Distributions amounted to $22,553 for the year ended June 30, 2014.
There were no distributions for the years ended June 30, 2016 and
2015.
Allocation
of Profit and Losses
The Company´s
profits and losses are allocated to the Members.
New Lipstick LLC and Subsidiary
(A Limited Liability Company)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014
(Amounts in US dollars)
NOTE
2:
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Principles
of Consolidation
The accompanying
consolidated financial statements of the Company include the
accounts of New Lipstick LLC and its wholly-owned subsidiary
Metropolitan.
All significant intercompany accounts and
transactions have been eliminated.
Basis
of Accounting
The consolidated
financial statements have been prepared in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America ("GAAP").
Use
of Estimates
Management is
required to use estimates and assumptions in preparing financial
statements in conformity with GAAP. Those estimates and assumptions
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported
revenues and expenses. Accordingly, actual results could differ
from those estimates.
Real
Estate
Real estate
consists of building, building improvements and tenant improvements
and is stated at cost. Building and improvements are depreciated
over 39 years. Tenant improvements are depreciated over the shorter
of the estimated useful life of the asset or the terms of the
respective leases.
Ordinary repairs
and maintenance are expensed as incurred; major replacements and
betterments are capitalized to building improvements and
depreciated over their estimated useful lives.
The Company reviews
its long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles for
impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate
that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.
Recoverability of assets to be held and used is determined by a
comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to future net
undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the assets. If
the carrying value of the assets exceeds such cash flows, the
assets are considered impaired. The impairment charge to be
recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount
of the assets exceeds their estimated fair value. No impairment was
recorded for the years ended June 30, 2016 and 2015.
Cash
and Cash Equivalents
The Company
considers all highly liquid investments with maturities of three
months or less upon acquisition to be cash
equivalents.
Concentration
of Credit Risk
Financial
instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentration
of credit risk consist of cash and cash equivalent accounts in
financial institutions. The Company maintains its cash balances at
two financial institutions. At times, such balances may be in
excess of the Federal Deposit Insurance Company (FDIC) insurance
limit. According to the FDIC insurance limit, deposits held in
noninterest-bearing transaction accounts are aggregated with any
interest-bearing deposits the Company may hold in the same
ownership category, and the combined total insured is up to at
least $250,000. As of June 30, 2016 and 2015, these balances
at one of the institutions, including tenant security and escrow
amounts, were in excess of federally insurable limits by
approximately $3,838,801 and $3,985,000, respectively.
New Lipstick LLC and Subsidiary
(A Limited Liability Company)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014
(Amounts in US dollars)
NOTE
2:
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Restricted
Cash
Restricted cash
represents amounts held in escrow, as required by the lender, to be
used for real estate taxes, insurance and other qualified
expenditures, as well as tenant security deposits.
Tenant
Receivables
The Company carries
its tenant receivables at the amount due pursuant to lease
agreements but uncollected at period end, less an allowance for
doubtful accounts. The Company evaluates its receivables and
establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts, based on a history
of past write-offs, collections and current
conditions.
Revenue
Recognition
The Company
recognizes base rent on a straight-line basis over the terms of the
respective leases. Deferred rent receivable represents the amount
by which straight-line rental revenue exceeded rents currently
billed in accordance with the lease agreements.
Capitalized below
market lease values are amortized as an increase to base rents (see
Note 4).
Capitalized above
market lease values are amortized as a decrease to base rents (see
Note 4).
The Company also
receives reimbursements from tenants for certain costs as provided
for in the lease agreements. These costs include real estate taxes,
utilities, insurance, common area maintenance and other recoverable
costs in excess of a base year amount. The reimbursements are
recognized when the tenants are billed.
Deferred income
represents rent collected in advance of being due.
Deferred
Ground Rents
Ground rent expense
is accounted for on a straight-line basis over the non-cancelable
terms of the ground leases. All future minimum increases in the
non-cancelable ground rents consist of either 2.5% or 3% annual
increases through May 1, 2068. This has resulted in deferred ground
rent payable in the amount of $164,724,375 and $136,727,666 as of
June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively (see Note 6).
Lease
Intangibles
Leasing costs and
commissions incurred in connection with leasing activities are
capitalized and amortized on a straight-line basis over the lives
of the respective leases. Unamortized deferred leasing costs are
charged to amortization expense upon early termination of the
lease.
Above and below
market leases and above market ground lease values were recorded on
the Property's reorganization date based on the present value
(using an interest rate which reflected the risk associated with
the leases acquired) of the difference between (i) the contractual
amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place leases and ground
lease, and (ii) management's estimate of fair market lease rates
for the corresponding in-place leases and ground lease, measured
over a period equal to the remaining non-cancelable term of the
leases.
New Lipstick LLC and Subsidiary
(A Limited Liability Company)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014
(Amounts in US dollars)
NOTE
2:
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Lease
Intangibles (continued)
Above market lease
values are capitalized as an asset and amortized as a decrease to
rental income over the remaining terms of the respective leases.
The above market ground lease value is capitalized as an asset and
amortized to ground rent expense over the remaining term of the
ground lease. Below market lease values are capitalized as a
liability and amortized as an increase to rental income over the
remaining terms of the respective leases.
The aggregate value
of in-place leases were measured based on the difference between
(i) the Property valued with existing in-place leases adjusted to
market rental rates, and (ii) the Property valued as if vacant,
based upon management's estimates. Factors considered by management
in their analysis included an estimate of carrying costs during the
expected lease-up periods considering current market conditions and
costs to execute similar leases. In estimating carrying costs,
management included real estate taxes, insurance and other
operating expenses and estimates of lost rentals at market rates
during the expected lease-up periods, which primarily were a year.
Management also estimated costs to execute similar leases including
leasing commissions, legal and other related expenses.
The value of
in-place leases are amortized to expense over the initial term of
the respective leases. As of June 30, 2016, the remaining terms
were ranging from three months to nine years.
Income
Taxes
No provision for
income taxes is necessary in the accompanying consolidated
financial statements because the Company is a disregarded entity
for federal and state income tax purposes. Income or loss of the
Company is includible in the separate income tax returns of the
Members. Prior to the effective date of reorganization on December
30, 2010, the Company was treated as a partnership for federal and
state income tax purposes. The Company performed a review for
uncertainty in income tax positions in accordance with
authoritative guidance. As of June 30, 2015, the Company does not
believe it has any uncertain tax positions that would qualify for
either recognition or disclosure in the consolidated financial
statements. The Company is no longer subject to federal or state
and local income tax examinations by tax authorities for tax years
ending before December 31, 2011. Management continually evaluates
expiring statutes of limitations, audits, proposed settlements,
changes in tax laws and new authoritative rulings.
The Company´s
income tax returns for its tax years commencing January 1, 2009,
through December 30, 2010, have been selected by the New York State
Department of Taxation and Finance for audit. Such audit is in its
preliminary stage. At this time, the Company has not been advised
of any proposed changes to its New York State income tax returns
filed for the tax years January 1, 2009 through December 30,
2010.
New Lipstick LLC and Subsidiary
(A Limited Liability Company)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014
(Amounts in US dollars)
NOTE
2:
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Goodwill
Goodwill represents
the excess of the cost of the December 30, 2010 acquisition of
Metropolitan over the net of the amounts assigned to assets
acquired, including identifiable intangible assets, and liabilities
assumed. In accordance with GAAP goodwill is not amortized but is
subject to annual impairment tests. Annual impairment tests are
performed by either comparing a “reporting units” (in
the Company’s case, the Company as a whole) estimated fair
value to its carrying amount or by doing a qualitative assessment
of a reporting units fair value from the last quantitative
assessment to determine if there is a potential
impairment.
A qualitative
assessment may be done when the results of the previous
quantitative test indicated the reporting unit’s estimated
fair value was significantly in excess of the carrying value of its
net assets and we do not believe there have been significant
changes in the reporting unit’s operations that would
significantly decrease its estimated fair value or significantly
increase its net assets. Management has selected the end of the
Company’s fiscal year as the date on which to either perform
its annual impairment tests for goodwill or make the determination
as to whether qualitative factors render it unnecessary. As of June
30, 2016 and 2015, the date of the impairment tests, no impairment
of goodwill was identified.
Reclassifications
Certain prior year
balances have been reclassified to conform to the current year
consolidated financial statement presentation.
At
June 30, real estate consists of the following:
|
|
|
Building
and improvements
|
$145,177,399
|
$144,892,369
|
Tenant
improvements
|
19,143,859
|
16,334,789
|
|
164,321,258
|
161,227,158
|
Less:
accumulated depreciation
|
(26,788,316)
|
(20,758,148)
|
Total
|
$137,532,942
|
$140,469,010
|
Depreciation
expense amounted to $6,085,265, $5,599,278 and $4,886,008, for the
years ended June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014,
respectively.
New Lipstick LLC and Subsidiary
(A Limited Liability Company)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014
(Amounts in US dollars)
NOTE
4:
LEASE INTANGIBLES
Lease intangibles
and the value of assumed lease obligations at June 30, 2016, were
as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Above Market Ground
Leases
|
|
Cost
|
$26,496,905
|
$4,352,071
|
$14,777,318
|
$45,626,294
|
$26,361,027
|
$29,041,332
|
$55,402,359
|
Less:
accumulated
Amortization
|
(13,976,950)
|
(1,262,790)
|
(7,740,564)
|
(22,980,304)
|
(13,529,895)
|
(2,407,949)
|
(15,937,844)
|
Totals
|
|
$3,089,281
|
$7,036,754
|
$22,645,990
|
$12,831,132
|
$26,633,383
|
$39,464,515
|
Lease intangibles
and the value of assumed lease obligations at June 30, 2015 were as
follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Above Market Ground
Leases
|
|
Cost
|
$27,149,892
|
$4,111,694
|
$15,316,749
|
$46,578,335
|
$30,470,806
|
$29,041,332
|
$59,512,138
|
Less:
accumulated
Amortization
|
(12,088,790)
|
(1,083,075)
|
(6,872,631)
|
(20,044,496)
|
(15,176,499)
|
(1,970,140)
|
(17,146,639)
|
Totals
|
$15,061,102
|
$3,028,619
|
$8,444,118
|
$26,533,839
|
$15,294,307
|
$27,071,192
|
$42,365,499
|
The aggregate
amortization of leases in-place included in amortization expense
for the years ended June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014 was $2,541,147,
$2,567,911, and $2,761,823, respectively.
The aggregate
amortization of leasing costs included in amortization expense for
the years ended June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014 was $505,280,
$437,659, and $325,507, respectively
The aggregate
amortization of above market ground leases included as a reduction
of ground rent expense for the years ended June 30, 2016, 2015, and
2014 were $437,809, $437,809, and $437,809,
respectively.
The aggregate
amortization of above market leases included as a reduction of base
rental income for the years ended June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014 was
$1,407,364, $1,442,682, and $1,544,576, respectively.
The aggregate
amortization of below market leases included in base rental income
for the years ended June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014 were $2,463,176,
$2,475,983, and $2,821,032, respectively.
New Lipstick LLC and Subsidiary
(A Limited Liability Company)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014
(Amounts in US dollars)
NOTE
4:
LEASE INTANGIBLES (CONTINUED)
The estimated
amortization of lease intangibles for each of the five years
subsequent to June 30, 2016 and thereafter is as
follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Above
Market Ground Leases
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2017
|
$2,540,843
|
$466,234
|
$1,407,364
|
$4,414,441
|
$2,459,981
|
$437,809
|
$2,897,790
|
2018
|
2,483,557
|
405,536
|
1,407,364
|
4,296,457
|
2,387,551
|
437,809
|
2,825,360
|
2019
|
2,464,461
|
364,331
|
1,407,364
|
4,236,156
|
2,363,408
|
437,809
|
2,801,217
|
2020
|
2,462,742
|
312,620
|
1,407,364
|
4,182,726
|
2,356,387
|
437,809
|
2,794,196
|
2021
|
2,454,143
|
292,706
|
1,407,298
|
4,154,147
|
2,321,281
|
437,809
|
2,759,090
|
Thereafter
|
114,209
|
1,247,854
|
-
|
1,362,063
|
942,524
|
24,444,338
|
25,386,862
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Totals
|
$12,519,955
|
$3,089,281
|
$7,036,754
|
$22,645,990
|
$12,831,132
|
$26,633,383
|
$39,464,515
|
On December 30,
2010, Metropolitan’s existing note agreements with Royal Bank
of Canada (the “Lender”) were amended and restated. The
outstanding balance of the Amended Note was $115,000,000. The
Amended Note bears interest at (i) the London InterBank Offered
Rate ("LIBOR") plus 400 basis points, or (ii) Prime Rate plus Prime
Rate Margin, if converted into a Prime Rate Loan. The Amended Note
provides for a maximum interest rate of 5.25% through February 29,
2012 and 6.25% from March 1, 2012 through August 31, 2015 and
matures on August 1, 2017. The interest rate was 4.47% at June 30,
2016. Interest expense amounted to $4,958,251, $4,786,205, and
$4,789,913, and for the years ended June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014,
respectively.
Pursuant to a cash
management agreement with the Lender, all rents collected are
required to be deposited in a clearing account and all funds are
disbursed in accordance with the Loan agreement, including the
funding of all reserve accounts. In addition, after payment of debt
service, operating expenses and other expenses, as defined, forty
percent (40%) of all the remaining cash flow in the cash management
account is applied to the outstanding principal balance of the loan
on a monthly basis. As of June 30, 2016 and 2015, the outstanding
principal balance of the Amended Note is $113,201,357 and
$113,201,357, respectively.
The Amended Note is
collateralized by the Property including all related facilities,
amenities, fixtures and personal property owned by the
borrower.
The Company pledged
a first priority security interest in the Company’s
membership interest in Metropolitan to the Lender as collateral
security for the Amended Note.
NOTE
6: GROUND LEASES
The Property was
erected on a 26,135 square foot parcel of land (the "Site Area") of
which 20,635 square feet is subject to a ground lease (the "Ground
Lease") and an adjacent lot containing approximately 5,500 square
feet ("Lot A") subject to a ground sub-sublease (the "Ground
Sub-sublease").
New Lipstick LLC and Subsidiary
(A Limited Liability Company)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014
(Amounts in US dollars)
NOTE
6:
GROUND
LEASE (CONTINUED)
The Ground Lease
matures on the earlier of (i) April 30, 2077, (ii) the date of
termination of the Ground Sub-sublease term or (iii) a date if
sooner terminated. The Ground Lease provides for monthly ground
rent of approximately $925,000 through April 30, 2012, $1,321,000
through April 30, 2013, and provides for annual increases of 2.5%
beginning on May 1, 2013 through April 30, 2020.
On May 1, 2020, May
1, 2038 and every ten years thereafter through May 1, 2068,
(“Adjustment Years”) ground rent shall be adjusted to
be the greater of (a) 1.03 times the base rent payable during the
lease year immediately preceding the said Adjustment Year or (b) 7%
of the fair market value of the land.
Monthly ground rent
shall increase 3% annually for each lease year subsequent to the
Adjustment Year. The Ground Sub-sublease is subject to a ground
sublease and a prime lease. The ground sublease expires on April
29, 2080 (the "Ground Sublease"), and the prime lease matures on
April 30, 2080 (the "Prime Lease"). The Ground Sub-sublease matures
on the earlier of (i) April 30, 2077, (ii) the expiration or
earlier termination of the Prime Lease or (iii) the expiration or
earlier termination date of the Ground Sublease, except for reason
of default by the sublandlord as subtenant under the Ground
Sublease or the sublandlord as subtenant under the Prime Lease
provided that the lessees are not in default under the Ground
Sub-sublease or the Ground Sublease.
The Ground
Sub-sublease provides for monthly ground rent of $58,000 through
April 30, 2010, and approximately $63,000 beginning on May 1, 2010
through April 30, 2020. On May 1, 2020, May 1, 2040 and May 1,
2060, ground rent shall be adjusted to 8% of the fair market value
of Lot A, as defined.
For the year ended
June 30, 2016, Ground Lease and Ground Sub-sublease expense
amounted to $45,136,545 and $759,000, respectively, after giving
effect to straight-line rent adjustments of $27,996,709 and $0,
respectively. For the year ended June 30, 2015, Ground Lease and
Ground Sub-sublease expense amounted to $45,136,544 and $759,000,
respectively, after giving effect to straight-line rent adjustments
of $28,414,754 and $0, respectively. For the year ended June 30,
2014, Ground Lease and Ground Sub-sublease expenses amounted to
$45,136,545 and $759,000, respectively, after giving effect to
straight-line rent adjustments of $28,822,593 and $0,
respectively.
The Ground Lease
also provides the Company with an option to purchase the land (the
"Purchase Option"). The Purchase Option is exercisable on April 30,
2020, April 30, 2037 and on the last day of every tenth year
thereafter (the "Purchase Date"). The Purchase Price, as defined in
the Ground Lease, shall be the amount which together with all
ground rent paid by the Company on or before the applicable
Purchase Date yields an internal rate of return ("IRR") that equals
the Target IRR in respect to the applicable Purchase Date as
follows:
New Lipstick LLC and Subsidiary
(A Limited Liability Company)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014
(Amounts in US dollars)
NOTE
6:
GROUND
LEASE (CONTINUED)
Purchase Date
|
Target IRR
|
|
|
April
30, 2020
|
7.47%
|
April
30, 2037
|
7.67%
|
April
30, 2047
|
7.92%
|
April
30, 2057
|
8.17%
|
April
30, 2067
|
8.42%
|
April
30, 2077
|
8.67%
|
In the event the
Purchase Option is exercised on April 30, 2020, the Company shall
pay a purchase price of approximately $521 million which is based
upon an agreed land value of $317 million in July 2007, according
to a Target IRR of 7.47%. The Ground Lease also provides for an
option to demolish the Property ("Demolition Option") during the
period beginning on May 1, 2055, and ending on April 30, 2072 (the
"Demolition Period"). The Ground Lease lessor has the option to
cause the Company to purchase the Property ("Put Option") at a then
Put Price, as defined. The Put Option is exercisable during the
period subsequent to the Demolition Option and prior to April 30,
2072.
Future minimum
annual ground rents due before giving effect to the fair market
value adjustments which are not determinable at the present time
are as follows for the five years subsequent to June 30, 2016, and
thereafter:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2017
|
$17,568,332
|
$759,000
|
$18,327,332
|
2018
|
18,007,540
|
759,000
|
18,766,540
|
2019
|
18,457,729
|
759,000
|
19,216,729
|
2020
|
18,934,872
|
632,500
|
19,567,372
|
2021
|
19,502,919
|
-
|
19,502,919
|
Thereafter
|
2,818,059,457
|
-
|
2,818,059,457
|
Total
|
$2,910,530,849
|
$2,909,500
|
$2,913,440,349
|
New Lipstick LLC and Subsidiary
(A Limited Liability Company)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014
(Amounts in US dollars)
The Company leases
space in the Property to tenants under long-term noncancelable
operating leases.
Future minimum
annual base rents due from noncancelable operating leases in each
of the five years subsequent to June 30, 2016 and thereafter are as
follows:
2017
|
$41,070,872
|
2018
|
39,933,674
|
2019
|
38,695,278
|
2020
|
38,154,584
|
2021
|
37,352,416
|
Thereafter
|
34,255,723
|
Total
|
$229,462,547
|
For the year ended
June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014, approximately 69%, 71%, and 75%,
respectively, of the Company's base rent before amortization of
above and below market bases was from one law firm tenant. For the
year ended June 30, 2016, the approximate rental revenue from the
one law firm tenant amounted to $27,728,019 of which $0 amounts
remained outstanding. For the year ended June 30, 2015, the
approximate rental revenue from the one law firm tenant amounted to
$27,675,000 of which $0 amounts remain outstanding. For the year
ended June 30, 2014, the approximate rental revenue from the one
law firm tenant amounted to $27,200,000 of which $0 amounts remain
outstanding. Law firms accounted for approximately 77%, 79%, and
83% of the Property’s total base rent for the years ended
June 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively.
At June 30, 2016,
2015, and 2014, the Property was approximately 95%, 92%, and 89%
leased, respectively.
NOTE
8:
RELATED
PARTY TRANSACTIONS
On April 20, 2011,
Lipstick Management LLC (“LM”), an affiliate of the
Company, entered into an agreement with the Company’s lender
which provides that the Company would be directly responsible for
certain fees that are payable to Herald Square Properties LLC
(“HSP”). HSP is a 49% owner in LM. LM and the Company
are affiliated by common ownership. These fees are based on a
consulting agreement between LM and HSP which provides a monthly
fee of $12,000. As of January 1, 2013, the Company renewed the
contract with HSP which provides a monthly fee of $22,000. As of
January 1, 2014, the parties agreed to extend the agreement for one
year. The parties have the right to terminate this agreement at any
time upon thirty (30) days written notice served to the other
party. The total management consulting fee for the year ended June
30, 2016, 2015, and 2014, included in management fees in the
accompanying consolidated statement of operations, amounted to
$369,000, $264,000, and $264,000, respectively. As of June 30,
2016, $37,000, of management consulting fees were
unpaid.
New Lipstick LLC and Subsidiary
(A Limited Liability Company)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014
(Amounts in US dollars)
NOTE
8:
RELATED
PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED)
On May 3, 2011, the
Company entered into an asset management agreement with LM. The
Company was charged an asset management fee of 1% of its
consolidated gross revenues. Asset management fees incurred to LM
amounted to $408,350 for the year ended June 30, 2016, $449,189 for
the year ended June 30, 2015, $409,084 for the year ended June 30,
2014, of which $86,114, $38,280, and $272,763, were unpaid at June
30, 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively, and is included in due to
related party in the accompanying balance sheet. Asset management
fees are included in management fees in the accompanying statement
of operations.
Effective August 1,
2011, LM leased office space from the Company. The term of the
agreement was for five years expiring July 31, 2016. The total
amount of rental income earned for the years ended June 30, 2016,
2015, and 2014 amounted to $203,914, $203,916, 203,916,
respectively.
Balances with
related companies are as follows:
|
|
|
Due
from related parties:
|
|
|
Lipstick
Management LLC
|
$120,274
|
$123,959
|
Rigby
183 LLC
|
-
|
405
|
I
Madison LLC
|
-
|
310
|
IRSA
International LLC
|
-
|
355
|
|
|
|
|
$120,274
|
$125,029
|
The above amount
represents expenses paid by the Company on behalf of related
companies, which will be reimbursed by related
companies.
|
|
|
Due
to related parties:
|
|
|
IRSA
International, LLC
|
$(39,979)
|
$(39,979)
|
Lipstick
Management LLC
|
(123,114)
|
(38,280)
|
IRSA
Inversiones y Representaciones
|
|
|
Sociedad
Anonima
|
(240,874)
|
(240,874)
|
|
|
|
|
$(403,967)
|
$(319,133)
|
New Lipstick LLC and Subsidiary
(A Limited Liability Company)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014
(Amounts in US dollars)
NOTE
9:
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
On December 30,
2010, a property management agreement was entered into with a third
party. The term of the property management agreement will continue
on a month-to-month basis. The Company is charged a monthly
property management fee of approximately $22,917. The total
property management fee for the years ended June 30, 2016, 2015,
and 2014, included in management fees in the accompanying statement
of operations, amounted to $275,000 of which $0 is unpaid as of
June 30, 2016 and 2014, and $22,917 was unpaid as of June 30,
2015.
NOTE
10:
UNCERTAINTEES, CONTINGENCIES, AND RISKS
There are currently
five mechanic’s liens filed by subcontractors against the
Property in reference to work performed by a general contractor of
the Property. The aggregate sum of these liens is approximately
$534,000. Although the likelihood for exposure is for a smaller sum
of money, a number of other subcontractors are owed money and have
threatened to file liens for a potential aggregate additional sum
of approximately $1.4 million. It has been recommended by the
Company’s attorney to bond the liens. As of June 30, 2016,
the total amount due to the general contractor is approximately
$546,000 and has been accrued and included as accounts payable and
accrued expenses in the accompanying financial statements. As the
ultimate outcome of these matters is not presently determinable and
estimable there has been no adjustment to the accompanying
financial statements.
NOTE
11:
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Company has
evaluated, for potential recognition and disclosure, events
subsequent to the date of the balance sheet through October 31,
2016 the date the consolidated financial statements were
available to be issued.
Adama
Agricultural Solutions Ltd.
Consolidated
Financial Statements
as
of December 31, 2015
in
US Dollars
|
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Financial
Statements as of December 31, 2015
Contents
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Page
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|
Auditors'
Report – Consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31,
2015
|
F-265
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Financial statements
|
|
|
|
Consolidated
Statements of Financial Position
|
F-267
|
|
|
Consolidated
Statements of Income
|
F-269
|
|
|
Consolidated
Statements of Comprehensive Income
|
F-270
|
|
|
Consolidated
Statements of Changes in Equity
|
F-271
|
|
|
Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows
|
F-274
|
|
|
Notes
to the Consolidated Financial Statements
|
F-276
|
|
|
Appendix
to the Financial Statements – Schedule of Investee
Companies
|
F-368
|
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Somekh
Chaikin Telephone 972 3 684 8000
17 Ha'arba'a Street, PO Box
609 Fax 972 3
684 8444
KPMG
Millennium Tower
Tel-Aviv
61006 Israel
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|
|
|
|
|
Independent
Auditors' Report
The
Board of Directors
Adama
Agricultural Solutions Ltd.
We have audited the
accompanying consolidated financial statements of Adama
Agricultural Solutions Ltd. (hereinafter “the Company”)
which comprise the consolidated statement of financial position as
of December 31, 2015, and the related consolidated statements of
income, comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows, for
the year ended December 31, 2015.
Management’s Responsibility for the Financial
Statements
Management is
responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these
consolidated financial statements in accordance with International
Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International
Accounting Standards Board; this includes the design,
implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the
preparation and fair presentation of consolidated financial
statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to
fraud or error.
Auditors’ Responsibility
Our responsibility
is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements
based on our audits.
We conducted our
audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in
the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether
the consolidated financial statements are free from material
misstatement.
An audit involves
performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts
and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. The
procedures selected depend on the auditors’ judgment,
including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of
the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or
error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers
internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and
fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order
to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the
circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on
the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control.
Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes
evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the
reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the
consolidated financial statements.
Somekh
Chaikin, an Israeli partnership and a member firm of the KPMG
network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG
International Cooperative (“KPMG
International”), a
Swiss entity.
We believe that the
audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to
provide a basis for our opinion.
Opinion
In our opinion,
based on our audit and on the reports of the other auditors, the
consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of the Company and
its consolidated subsidiaries as of December 31, 2015 and the
results of their operations and their cash flows, for the year
ended December 31, 2015, in accordance with International Financial
Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International
Accounting Standards Board.
Somekh
Chaikin
Certified Public
Accountants (Isr.)
October 31,
2016
Somekh
Chaikin, an Israeli partne
rship
and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms
affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG
International”), a
Swiss entity.
Consolidated
Statements as of Financial Position as of December 31
|
|
2015
|
2014
|
Note
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
|
|
|
|
Current
assets
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash
equivalents
|
|
395,352
|
405,276
|
Short-term
investments
|
|
4,730
|
11,008
|
Trade
receivables
|
4
|
771,818
|
1,073,735
|
Trade receivable as
part of securitization transaction not yet eliminated
|
4
|
26,367
|
-
|
Subordinated note
in respect of sale of trade receivables
|
4
|
71,293
|
-
|
Prepaid
expenses
|
|
15,811
|
18,268
|
Financial and other
assets, including derivatives
|
5
|
180,528
|
298,297
|
Tax deposits less
provision for taxes
|
17
|
12,361
|
13,720
|
Inventories
|
6
|
1,149,058
|
*
1,219,191
|
|
|
|
|
Total
current assets
|
|
2,627,318
|
3,039,495
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term
investments, loans and receivables
|
|
|
|
Investments in
equity-accounted investee companies
|
|
70,397
|
76,993
|
Other financial
investments and receivables
|
7
|
48,035
|
45,143
|
Non-financial
investments and other receivables, including
|
|
|
|
non-current
inventory
|
8
|
35,941
|
22,548
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
154,373
|
144,684
|
|
|
|
|
Fixed
assets
|
|
|
|
Cost
|
9
|
1,651,652
|
1,574,623
|
Less –
accumulated depreciation
|
|
864,345
|
808,167
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
787,307
|
766,456
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred
tax assets
|
17
|
75,196
|
*
82,623
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Intangible
assets
|
|
|
|
Cost
|
10
|
1,651,529
|
1,609,214
|
Less –
accumulated amortization
|
|
964,080
|
905,323
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
687,449
|
703,891
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
non-current assets
|
|
1,704,325
|
1,697,654
|
|
|
|
|
Total
assets
|
|
4,331,643
|
4,737,149
|
|
|
|
|
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
|
|
2015
|
2014
|
Note
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
|
|
|
|
Current
liabilities
|
|
|
|
Loans and credit
from banks and other lenders
|
11
|
222,800
|
371,206
|
Current maturities
of debentures
|
15
|
100,789
|
102,022
|
Trade
payables
|
12
|
554,357
|
650,829
|
Other
payables
|
13
|
469,292
|
659,814
|
Current tax
liabilities
|
17
|
25,627
|
34,321
|
Put options to
holders of non-controlling interests
|
|
32,430
|
33,384
|
|
|
|
|
Total
current liabilities
|
|
1,405,295
|
1,851,576
|
|
|
|
|
Non-current
liabilities
|
|
|
|
Long-term loans
from banks
|
14
|
173,708
|
264,139
|
Debentures
|
15
|
1,056,380
|
902,638
|
Other long-term
liabilities
|
16
|
29,233
|
29,161
|
Deferred tax
liabilities
|
17
|
22,595
|
19,695
|
Employee
benefits
|
18
|
70,552
|
70,457
|
Put options to
holders of non-controlling interests
|
|
7,040
|
8,434
|
|
|
|
|
Total
non-current liabilities
|
|
1,359,508
|
1,294,524
|
|
|
|
|
Total
liabilities
|
|
2,764,803
|
3,146,100
|
|
|
|
|
Equity
|
|
|
|
Share
capital
|
|
125,595
|
125,595
|
Share
premium
|
|
623,829
|
623,829
|
Capital
reserves
|
|
(309,030)
|
(265,354)
|
Retained
earnings
|
|
1,126,239
|
*
1,106,592
|
|
|
|
|
Equity
attributable to the owners of the Company
|
|
1,566,633
|
1,590,662
|
|
|
|
|
Non-controlling
interests
|
|
207
|
387
|
|
|
|
|
Total
equity
|
21
|
1,566,840
|
1,591,049
|
|
|
|
|
Total
liabilities and equity
|
|
4,331,643
|
4,737,149
|
|
|
|
|
* Immaterial
adjustment of the comparative figures - see Note 2D.
|
|
|
Yang
Xingqiang
|
Chen
Lichtenstein
|
Aviram
Lahav
|
Chairman of the
Board of Directors
|
President &
Chief Executive Officer
|
Chief Financial
Officer
|
|
|
|
Date of approval of
the financial statements: October 31, 2016
The accompanying
notes are an integral part of these financial
statements.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Consolidated
Statements of Income for the year ended December 31
|
|
2015
|
2014
|
2013
|
Note
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues
|
22
|
3,063,870
|
3,221,298
|
3,076,355
|
Cost of
sales
|
23
|
2,094,281
|
2,195,993
|
2,108,282
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross
profit
|
|
969,589
|
1,025,305
|
968,073
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
income
|
|
(14,385)
|
(4,711)
|
(12,815)
|
Selling and
marketing expenses
|
24
|
534,454
|
570,581
|
522,050
|
General and
administrative expenses
|
25
|
102,535
|
111,933
|
114,485
|
Research and
development expenses
|
26
|
30,197
|
33,554
|
33,667
|
Other
expenses
|
|
16,681
|
2,947
|
1,697
|
|
|
669,482
|
714,304
|
659,084
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating
income
|
|
300,107
|
311,001
|
308,989
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financing
expenses
|
|
286,498
|
252,693
|
273,176
|
Financing
income
|
|
(146,926)
|
(128,724)
|
(132,611)
|
Financing expenses,
net
|
27
|
139,572
|
123,969
|
140,565
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share
of income (losses) of equity-accounted
|
|
|
|
|
investee
companies
|
|
(1,498)
|
5,885
|
3,197
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit
before taxes on income
|
|
159,037
|
192,917
|
171,621
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income
taxes
|
17
|
49,262
|
46,902
|
44,550
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit
for the year
|
|
109,775
|
146,015
|
127,071
|
|
|
|
|
|
Attributable
to:
|
|
|
|
|
The owners of the
Company
|
|
110,108
|
146,405
|
127,248
|
Holders of
non-controlling interests
|
|
(333)
|
(390)
|
(177)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit
for the year
|
|
109,775
|
146,015
|
127,071
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying
notes are an integral part of these financial
statements.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Consolidated
Statements of Comprehensive Income for the year ended December
31
|
2015
|
2014
|
2013
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit
for the year
|
109,775
|
146,015
|
127,071
|
|
|
|
|
Other
comprehensive income items that after initial
|
|
|
|
recognition
in comprehensive income were or will be
|
|
|
|
transferred
to the statement of income
|
|
|
|
Foreign currency
translation differences in respect of
|
|
|
|
foreign
operations
|
(32,159)
|
(25,499)
|
(16,691)
|
Effective portion
of change in fair value of cash flow
|
|
|
|
hedges
|
58,521
|
56,426
|
(19,145)
|
Net change in fair
value of cash flow hedges transferred
|
|
|
|
to the
statement of income
|
(70,060)
|
14,356
|
(13,174)
|
Taxes in respect of
other comprehensive income items
|
|
|
|
that were or
will be transferred to the statement of income
|
|
|
|
in succeeding
periods
|
106
|
(3,023)
|
118
|
Total
other comprehensive income (loss) for the year
|
|
|
|
that
after initial recognition in comprehensive income
|
|
|
|
were
or will be transferred to the statement of income, net
|
|
|
|
of
tax
|
(43,592)
|
42,260
|
(48,892)
|
|
|
|
|
Other
comprehensive income that will not be transferred
|
|
|
|
to
the statement of income
|
|
|
|
Re-measurement of
defined benefit plan
|
3,404
|
935
|
170
|
Taxes in respect of
other comprehensive income items
|
|
|
|
that will not
be transferred to the statement of income
|
(436)
|
(53)
|
(47)
|
Total
other comprehensive income for the year that
|
|
|
|
will
not be transferred to the statement of income, net of
|
|
|
|
tax
|
2,968
|
882
|
123
|
|
|
|
|
Total
comprehensive income for the year
|
69,151
|
189,157
|
78,302
|
|
|
|
|
Total
comprehensive income attributable to:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The owners of the
Company
|
69,483
|
189,592
|
78,351
|
Holders of
non-controlling interests
|
(332)
|
(435)
|
(49)
|
|
|
|
|
Total
comprehensive income for the year
|
69,151
|
189,157
|
78,302
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying
notes are an integral part of these financial
statements.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Consolidated
Statements of Changes in Equity for the year ended December
31
|
|
|
|
|
Total
equity
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
attributable
to
|
Non-
|
|
|
|
Share
|
Capital
|
Retained
|
the
owners of
|
controlling
|
|
|
Share
capital
|
premium
|
reserves
(1)
|
earnings
|
the
Company
|
interests
|
Total
equity
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
For
the year ended December 31, 2015
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance as of
January 1, 2015
|
125,595
|
623,829
|
(265,354)
|
*
1,106,592
|
1,590,662
|
387
|
1,591,049
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
comprehensive income for the year
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit for the
year
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
110,108
|
110,108
|
(333)
|
109,775
|
Other
comprehensive income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign currency
translation differences in respect of foreign
operations
|
-
|
-
|
(32,160)
|
-
|
(32,160)
|
1
|
(32,159)
|
Effective portion
of change in fair value of cash flow hedges
|
-
|
-
|
58,521
|
-
|
58,521
|
-
|
58,521
|
Net change in fair
value of cash flow hedges transferred to the
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
statement of
income
|
-
|
-
|
(70,060)
|
-
|
(70,060)
|
-
|
(70,060)
|
Re-measurement of
defined benefit plan
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
3,404
|
3,404
|
-
|
3,404
|
Taxes on other
comprehensive income
|
-
|
-
|
106
|
(436)
|
(330)
|
-
|
(330)
|
Other
comprehensive income (loss) for the year, net of tax
|
-
|
-
|
(43,593)
|
2,968
|
(40,625)
|
1
|
(40,624)
|
Total
comprehensive income (loss) for the year
|
-
|
-
|
(43,593)
|
113,076
|
69,483
|
(332)
|
69,151
|
Dividends to
holders of non-controlling interests holding a put
option
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(2,427)
|
(2,427)
|
-
|
(2,427)
|
Transactions with
holders of non-controlling interests
|
-
|
-
|
(83)
|
-
|
(83)
|
152
|
69
|
Share-based
payments
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
8,998
|
8,998
|
-
|
8,998
|
Dividends to owners
of the Company
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(100,000)
|
(100,000)
|
-
|
(100,000)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance
as of December 31, 2015
|
125,595
|
623,829
|
(309,030)
|
1,126,239
|
1,566,633
|
207
|
1,566,840
|
*
Immaterial
adjustment of the comparative figures - see Note 2D.
(1)
Including treasury
shares that were cancelled in the amount of $245,548
thousand.
The accompanying
notes are an integral part of these financial
statements.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Consolidated
Statements of Changes in Equity for the year ended December
31
|
|
|
|
|
Total
equity
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
attributable
to
|
Non-
|
|
|
|
Share
|
Capital
|
Retained
|
the
owners of
|
controlling
|
|
|
Share
capital
|
premium
|
reserves
(1)
|
earnings
|
the
Company
|
interests
|
Total
equity
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
For
the year ended December 31, 2014
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance as of
January 1, 2014
|
125,595
|
623,829
|
(307,096)
|
*
953,423
|
1,395,751
|
1,001
|
1,396,752
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
comprehensive income for the year
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit for the
year
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
146,405
|
146,405
|
(390)
|
146,015
|
Other
comprehensive income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign currency
translation differences in respect of foreign
operations
|
–
|
–
|
(25,454)
|
–
|
(25,454)
|
(45)
|
(25,499)
|
Effective portion
of change in fair value of cash flow hedges
|
–
|
–
|
56,426
|
–
|
56,426
|
–
|
56,426
|
Net change in fair
value of cash flow hedges transferred to the
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
statement of
income
|
–
|
–
|
14,356
|
–
|
14,356
|
–
|
14,356
|
Re-measurement of
defined benefit plan
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
935
|
935
|
–
|
935
|
Taxes on other
comprehensive income
|
–
|
–
|
(3,023)
|
(53)
|
(3,076)
|
–
|
(3,076)
|
Other
comprehensive income for the year, net of tax
|
–
|
–
|
42,305
|
882
|
43,187
|
(45)
|
43,142
|
Total
comprehensive income for the year
|
–
|
–
|
42,305
|
147,287
|
189,592
|
(435)
|
189,157
|
Dividends to
holders of non-controlling interests holding a put
option
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
(1,994)
|
(1,994)
|
–
|
(1,994)
|
Transactions with
holders of non-controlling interests
|
–
|
–
|
(480)
|
–
|
(480)
|
480
|
–
|
Share-based
payments
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
7,984
|
7,984
|
–
|
7,984
|
Elimination of
non-controlling interests due to loss of control of
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
subsidiary
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
(659)
|
(659)
|
Exercise of options
granted to employees of a subsidiary
|
–
|
–
|
(83)
|
(108)
|
(191)
|
–
|
(191)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance
as of December 31, 2014
|
125,595
|
623,829
|
(265,354)
|
*
1,106,592
|
1,590,662
|
387
|
1,591,049
|
*
Immaterial
adjustment of the comparative figures - see Note 2D.
(1)
Including treasury
shares that were cancelled in the amount of $245,548
thousand.
The accompanying
notes are an integral part of these financial
statements.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Consolidated
Statements of Changes in Equity for the year ended December
31
|
|
|
|
|
Total
equity
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
attributable
to
|
Non-
|
|
|
|
Share
|
Capital
|
Retained
|
the
owners of
|
controlling
|
|
|
Share
capital
|
premium
|
reserves
(1)
|
earnings
|
the
Company
|
interests
|
Total
equity
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
For
the year ended December 31, 2013
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance as of
January 1, 2013
|
125,595
|
623,829
|
(257,662)
|
*
828,978
|
1,320,740
|
636
|
1,321,376
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
comprehensive income for the year
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit for the
year
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
127,248
|
127,248
|
(177)
|
127,071
|
Other
comprehensive income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign currency
translation differences in respect of foreign
operations
|
–
|
–
|
(16,819)
|
–
|
(16,819)
|
128
|
(16,691)
|
Effective portion
of change in fair value of cash flow hedges
|
–
|
–
|
(19,145)
|
–
|
(19,145)
|
–
|
(19,145)
|
Net change in fair
value of cash flow hedges transferred to the
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
statement of
income
|
–
|
–
|
(13,174)
|
–
|
(13,174)
|
–
|
(13,174)
|
Re-measurement of
defined benefit plan
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
170
|
170
|
–
|
170
|
Taxes on other
comprehensive income
|
–
|
–
|
118
|
(47)
|
71
|
–
|
71
|
Other
comprehensive income (loss) for the year, net of tax
|
–
|
–
|
(49,020)
|
123
|
(48,897)
|
128
|
(48,769)
|
Total
comprehensive income (loss) for the year
|
–
|
–
|
(49,020)
|
127,371
|
78,351
|
(49)
|
78,302
|
Dividends to
holders of non-controlling interests holding a put
option
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
(2,926)
|
(2,926)
|
–
|
(2,926)
|
Transactions with
holders of non-controlling interests
|
–
|
–
|
(414)
|
–
|
(414)
|
414
|
–
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance
as of December 31, 2013
|
125,595
|
623,829
|
(307,096)
|
*
953,423
|
1,395,751
|
1,001
|
1,396,752
|
*
Immaterial
adjustment of the comparative figures - see Note 2D.
(1)
Including treasury
shares that were cancelled in the amount of $245,548
thousand.
The accompanying
notes are an integral part of these financial
statements.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Consolidated
Statement as of Cash Flows for the year ended December
31
|
2015
|
2014
|
2013
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
flows from operating activities
|
|
|
|
Profit for the
year
|
109,775
|
146,015
|
127,071
|
|
|
|
|
Adjustments
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and
amortization
|
168,457
|
167,180
|
157,001
|
Impairment of
assets
|
3,084
|
–
|
–
|
Gain on sale of
investment
|
–
|
–
|
(3,619)
|
Loss (gain) on
realization of fixed and other assets, net
|
(10,659)
|
258
|
(442)
|
Amortization of
discount/premium and debt issuance costs
|
(2,334)
|
(2,813)
|
667
|
Share of losses
(income) of equity-accounted investee
|
|
|
|
companies
|
1,498
|
(5,885)
|
(3,197)
|
Share-based
payments expenses
|
8,998
|
7,984
|
–
|
Changes due to put
options to holders of non-controlling
|
|
|
|
interests
|
433
|
3,185
|
10,878
|
Adjustment of
long-term liabilities
|
(12,221)
|
(132,639)
|
106,599
|
SWAP
transactions
|
(481)
|
(481)
|
(7,882)
|
Change in provision
for income tax and tax deposits, net
|
851
|
(7,395)
|
11,461
|
Decrease (increase)
in deferred taxes, net
|
9,602
|
(370)
|
(8,060)
|
|
|
|
|
Changes
in assets and liabilities
|
|
|
|
Decrease (increase)
in trade and other receivables
|
26,708
|
(252,736)
|
(139,548)
|
Decrease (increase)
in inventories
|
26,426
|
(22,668)
|
10,648
|
Increase (decrease)
in trade and other payables
|
(225,346)
|
299,319
|
98,787
|
Change in employee
benefits
|
2,219
|
(19,834)
|
2,161
|
|
|
|
|
Net
cash from operating activities
|
107,010
|
179,120
|
362,525
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
flows from investing activities
|
|
|
|
Acquisition of
fixed assets
|
(117,859)
|
(100,525)
|
(84,867)
|
Additions to
intangible assets
|
(97,669)
|
(101,009)
|
(113,554)
|
Short-term
investments, net
|
6,108
|
(1,136)
|
(9,456)
|
Long-term
investments, net
|
7
|
52,208
|
(52,429)
|
Proceeds from sale
of fixed and intangible assets
|
13,323
|
3,925
|
1,616
|
Investment grant
received
|
1,340
|
–
|
–
|
Investment in
equity-accounted investee company
|
-
|
(6,528)
|
(58,294)
|
Dividend from
equity-accounted investee company
|
1,509
|
7,288
|
2,097
|
Disposal of
subsidiaries
|
(101)
|
(261)
|
(1,603)
|
Proceeds from sale
of investment
|
–
|
–
|
4,508
|
Acquisition of
subsidiaries net of cash acquired
|
–
|
–
|
(9,568)
|
|
|
|
|
Net
cash used in investing activities
|
(193,342)
|
(146,038)
|
(321,550)
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying
notes are an integral part of these financial
statements.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Consolidated
Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended December 31
(cont’d)
|
2015
|
2014
|
2013
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
flows from financing activities
|
|
|
|
Receipt of
long-term loans from banks
|
15,650
|
97,237
|
118,304
|
Repayment of
long-term loans and liabilities from banks
|
|
|
|
and
others
|
(74,320)
|
(109,974)
|
(130,649)
|
Repayment of
debentures
|
(99,909)
|
(99,909)
|
(160,959)
|
Increase (decrease)
in short-term liabilities to banks, net
|
76,796
|
(1,426)
|
15,191
|
SWAP
settlements
|
–
|
–
|
21,309
|
Dividend paid to
owners of the Company
|
(100,000)
|
–
|
–
|
Dividend to holders
of non-controlling interests
|
(2,427)
|
(2,185)
|
(2,412)
|
Issuance of
debentures, net of issuance costs
|
256,859
|
146,806
|
177,215
|
Proceeds from bond
options
|
4,505
|
–
|
–
|
Acquisition of
non-controlling interests
|
–
|
(30,000)
|
–
|
Payment of
contingent consideration – in respect of
business
|
|
|
|
combination
|
–
|
(5,000)
|
–
|
Fundraising
costs
|
(746)
|
(2,741)
|
–
|
|
|
|
|
Net
cash from (used in) financing activities
|
76,408
|
(7,192)
|
37,999
|
|
|
|
|
Net
increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
|
(9,924)
|
25,890
|
78,974
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
|
405,276
|
379,386
|
300,412
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
and cash equivalents at the end of the year
|
395,352
|
405,276
|
379,386
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additional
information:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest paid in
cash
|
(107,478)
|
(96,384)
|
(95,215)
|
Interest received
in cash
|
41,276
|
29,786
|
21,878
|
Taxes paid in cash,
net
|
(34,108)
|
(47,798)
|
(29,257)
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying
notes are an integral part of these financial
statements.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
1 - General
A.
Description
of the Company and its activities
1.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd. is an Israel-resident company that was incorporated
in Israel, and its official address is at Golan Street in Airport
City Park. The Group’s consolidated financial statements as
of December 31, 2015, include those of the Company and its
subsidiaries (hereinafter together – “the Group”)
as well as the Company’s interest in associated companies and
in joint arrangements. The Group operates in and outside of Israel
and is engaged in development, manufacturing and marketing of
agrochemicals, intermediate materials for other industries, food
additives and synthetic aromatic products, mainly for
export.
As of
December 31, 2015 and 2014, 60% of the Company’s shares
were held by China National Agrochemical Corporation (hereinafter
– “CNAC”) and 40% of the Company’s shares
were held by Koor Industries Ltd. (“Koor”). The Company
is a reporting entity.
2.
Sales of
agrochemical products are directly impacted by the timing of the
agricultural seasons (in each of the various markets), the weather
in every region and the cyclical pattern of the harvests.
Therefore, the Company’s income is not uniform or spread
evenly throughout the quarters of the year. The agricultural
seasons in countries located in the northern hemisphere (mainly the
United States and Europe) take place in the first two quarters of
the year and, accordingly, in these countries the sales are usually
highest in the first half of the year. On the other hand, in the
southern hemisphere, the seasonal trends are the opposite and most
of the local sales are made in the second half of the year, except
for Australia where most of the sales are made in April through
July.
In the
Company’s estimation, the Group's balanced regional exposure
mitigates the inherent seasonality in the business to some extent,
even though the Group’s sales are higher in the northern
hemisphere.
In these financial
statements:
(1) The
Company
|
–
|
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
|
(2) The
Group
|
–
|
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd. and its investee companies.
|
(3) Subsidiaries
|
–
|
Companies of which
the financial statements are fully consolidated, directly or
indirectly, with the financial statements of the
Company.
|
(4) Investee
companies
|
–
|
Subsidiaries and
associated companies or joint arrangements that the Company’s
investment in which is stated, directly or indirectly, using the
equity method of accounting.
|
(5) Related
party
|
–
|
As defined in IAS
24 (2009) “Relating Party Disclosures”.
|
(6) Interested
parties
|
–
|
As defined in
Paragraph (1) of the definition of an “Interested
Party” in Section 1 of the Israeli Securities Law,
1968.
|
(7) CPI
|
–
|
The Consumer Price
Index in Israel as published by the Central Bureau of
Statistics.
|
(8)
Dollar
|
–
|
The United States
dollar.
|
(9)
NIS
|
–
|
The New Israeli
Shekel.
|
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
2 - Basis for Financial Statement Preparation
A.
Declaration
of compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards
(IFRS)
The consolidated
financial statements have been prepared in accordance with
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the
- International Accounting Standards Board
(IASB).
The consolidated
financial statements were authorized for issue by the
Company’s Board of Directors on October 31,
2016.
The consolidated
financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost
basis except for the following assets and liabilities:
–
Financial
instruments, derivative and other assets and liabilities measured
at fair value through profit and loss.
–
Inventory measured
at the lower of cost or net realizable value.
–
Deferred tax assets
and liabilities.
–
Assets and
liabilities relating to employee benefits.
–
Investments in
associated companies and joint ventures.
For additional
information regarding the measurement of these assets and
liabilities see Note 3 – Significant Accounting
Policies.
C.
Use
of estimates and judgment
The preparation of
financial statements in accordance with IFRS requires management to
use judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the
implementation of the accounting policies and the reported amounts
of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may
differ from these estimates.
The preparation of
accounting estimates used in the preparation of the Group’s
financial statements requires the Company’s management to
make assumptions regarding circumstances and events that involve
considerable uncertainty. Management of the Company prepares the
estimates on the basis of past experience, various facts, external
circumstances, and reasonable assumptions according to the
pertinent circumstances to each estimate.
Estimates and
underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions
to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the
estimates are revised and in any future periods
affected.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
2 - Basis for Financial Statement Preparation
(cont’d)
C.
Use
of estimates and judgment (cont’d)
Information
regarding assumptions made by the Group with respect to the future
and other significant reasons for uncertainty with respect to the
estimates, that have a significant risk that they may result in a
material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and
liabilities in the next financial year, is included in the
following notes:
●
Contingent
liabilities – when assessing the possible outcomes of legal
claims filed against the Company and its investee companies, the
company positions are based on the opinions of their legal
advisors. These assessments by the legal advisors are based on
their professional judgment, considering the stage of the
proceedings and the legal experience accumulated regarding the
various matters. Since the results of the claims will be determined
by the courts, the outcomes could be different from the
assessments.
In addition to the
said claims, the Group is exposed to unasserted claims, inter alia,
where there is doubt as to interpretation of the agreement and/or
legal provision and/or the manner of their implementation. This
exposure is brought to the Company’s attention in several
ways, among others, by means of contacts made to Company personnel.
In assessing the risk deriving from the unasserted claims, the
Company relies on internal assessments by the parties dealing with
these matters and by management, who weigh assessment of the
prospects of a claim being filed, and the chances of its success,
if filed. The assessment is based on experience gained with respect
to the filing of claims and the analysis of the details of each
claim. Naturally, in view of the preliminary stage of the
clarification of the legal claim, the actual outcome could be
different from the assessment made before the claim was
filed.
For further
information regarding the Company’s exposure to claims
– see Note 19 regarding contingent liabilities.
●
Impairment of
assets – the Company evaluates the need for recording a
provision for impairment of goodwill at least annually, on a fixed
date. In addition, each reporting date, the Company evaluates
whether events have occurred or whether there have been changes in
circumstances that indicate that impairment has occurred in one or
more of the other non-monetary assets. If there are signs of
impairment, an examination is made as to whether the amount at
which the investment in the asset is stated can be recovered from
the discounted cash flows expected from that asset and, if
necessary, an impairment provision is recorded up to the
recoverable amount. The discounted cash flows are calculated using
a pre-tax discount rate that represents the market's assessment of
the time value of money and the specific risks attributed to the
asset. Determination of the estimated cash flows is based on past
experience of this asset or similar assets, and the Company’s
best assessment of the economic conditions that will prevail during
the remaining estimated useful life of the asset. Changes in the
Company’s assessments, as noted, could lead to material
changes in the book value of the assets and the operating
results.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
2 - Basis for Financial Statement Preparation
(cont’d)
C.
Use
of estimates and judgment (cont’d)
●
Estimated useful
life of intangible assets – intangible assets that have a
defined useful life are amortized systematically over their
estimated useful life. The amortization period reflects the best
estimate of the period in which future economic benefits are
expected to accrue to the Company. Use of other assumptions could
lead to a different assessment of the estimated period in which
future economic benefits are expected to be received.
●
Allowance for
doubtful debts – the Company’s trade receivables are
stated net of an allowance for doubtful debts. The allowance for
doubtful debts is examined regularly by the Company’s
management and is determined mostly according to familiarity with
the customer, its quality and the collateral amount the customer
provides. Changes in the assumptions used to calculate the
allowance could lead to material changes in the allowance
required.
●
Income taxes
– the Company and Group companies are assessed for income tax
purposes in a large number of jurisdictions and, therefore, Company
management is required to use considerable judgment in determining
the total provision for taxes and attribution of income. Deferred
taxes are calculated at the tax rates expected to be in effect when
they are realized. Some of the Group companies create deferred tax
assets in respect of losses carried forward for tax purposes in
cases where it is expected to utilize these losses in the
foreseeable future. Changes in these assumptions could lead to
material changes in the book values of the tax assets and tax
liabilities and in the operating results.
For additional
information regarding deferred taxes and taxes on income –
see Note 17.
●
Employee benefits
– the Group’s liabilities for long-term post-employment
and other benefits are calculated according to the estimated future
amount of the benefit to which the employee will be entitled in
consideration for his services during the current period and prior
periods. The benefit is stated at present value net of the fair
value of the plan’s assets, based on actuarial assumptions.
Changes in the actuarial assumptions could lead to material changes
in the book value of the liabilities and in the operating
results.
For additional
information regarding employee benefits – see
Note 18.
●
Derivative
financial instruments – the Group enters into transactions in
derivative financial instruments for the purpose of hedging risks
related to foreign currency, inflationary risks and interest risks.
The derivatives are recorded at their fair value. The fair value of
derivative financial instruments is based on quotes from financial
institutions. The reasonableness of the quotes is examined by
discounting the future cash flows, based on the terms and time to
maturity of each contract, while using market interest rates of a
similar instrument as of the measurement date. Changes in the
assumptions and the calculation model could lead to material
changes in the fair value of the assets and liabilities and in the
operating results.
●
Inventories –
inventories are measured in the financial statements at the lower
of cost or net realizable value. Net realizable value is an
estimate of the selling price in the ordinary course of business,
after deducting the estimated cost to complete and the costs
required to execute the sale. The selling price is estimated on the
basis of the expected selling price at the time of realization of
inventories. A reduction in the expected selling price could lead
to an impairment of the inventories.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
2 - Basis for Financial Statement Preparation
(cont’d)
D.
Immaterial
adjustment of the comparative figures
During the first
quarter of 2015, an immaterial error was found in calculation of
the unrealized income in respect of inventory sold between the
Group’s subsidiaries. The impact of the correction on the
comparative figures is in the following items: retained earnings,
in the amount of $7.4 million, constituting 0.7% of the
retained earnings as previously report, inventory, in the amount of
$10.4 million, and deferred tax assets, in the amount of $3
million.
Note
3 - Significant Accounting Policies
The accounting
policies set out below have been applied consistently for all
periods presented in these consolidated financial statements, and
have been applied consistently by Group entities. In this Note,
matters have been marked in bold with respect to which the Group
has chosen accounting alternatives permitted in the accounting
standards.
A.
Basis
for Consolidation
(1)
Business combinations
The Group applies
the acquisition method with respect to all business combinations.
The acquisition date is the date on which the acquirer obtains
control over the acquiree. Control exists where the Group is
exposed or has rights to variable returns from its involvement with
the acquiree and it has the ability to affect those returns through
its power over the acquiree. Substantive rights held by the Group
and others are taken into account when assessing
control.
The Group
recognizes goodwill on acquisition according to the fair value of
the consideration transferred including any amounts recognized in
respect of non-controlling interests in the acquiree as well as the
fair value on the acquisition date of any pre-existing equity right
of the Group in the acquiree, less the net amount attributed in the
acquisition to the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities
assumed.
On the acquisition
date, the Group recognizes a contingent liability assumed in a
business combination if there is a present obligation resulting
from past events and its fair value can be reliably
measured.
The consideration
transferred includes the fair value of any contingent
consideration. After the acquisition date, the Group recognizes
changes in the fair value of contingent consideration classified as
a financial liability in profit or loss.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
3 - Significant Accounting Policies (cont’d)
A.
Basis
for Consolidation (cont’d)
(1)
Business
combinations (cont’d)
Costs associated
with the acquisition incurred by the acquirer in the business
combination, such as, legal, valuation and other professional or
consulting fees, are recognized as an expense in the period in
which the services are received.
Subsidiaries are
entities that are controlled by the Company. The financial
statements of the subsidiaries are included in the consolidated
financial statements from the date control was acquired and up to
the date control ceases to exist. The accounting policies of the
subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to align them with
the accounting policies adopted by the Group.
(3)
Transactions eliminated on consolidation
Intercompany
balances within the Group and unrealized income and expenses
derived from intercompany transactions are eliminated as part of
the preparation of the consolidated financial
statements.
The Group operates
with a structured entity for purposes of securitization trade
receivables. The Group does not have any direct or indirect holding
in the shares of that entity. The structured entity, which was
established for purposes of securitization of such trade
receivables, was included in the consolidated financial statements
when the Group had control over the entity per its definition is in
Paragraph (1) above.
(5)
Investment in associated associates and joint ventures
Associates are
those companies in which the Group has significant influence over
the financial and operating policies, but where control or joint
control over them has not been achieved. There is a rebuttable
presumption whereby a holding at the rate of 20% to 50% in the
investee entity confers significant influence. When examining the
existence of significant influence, account is taken of potential
voting rights that may be exercised or converted immediately for
shares of the investee company.
Joint ventures are
joint arrangements wherein the Group has rights in the
arrangement’s net assets.
Investments in
associates and joint arrangements are accounted for using the
equity method of accounting and are initially recognized at cost.
The cost of the investment includes transaction costs. The
consolidated financial statements include the Group’s share
in the revenues and expenses in the income or loss and other
comprehensive income of investee companies accounted for using the
equity method of accounting, from the date on which the significant
influence or joint control exists until the date that significant
influence or joint control ceases.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
3 - Significant Accounting Policies (cont’d)
A.
Basis
for Consolidation (cont’d)
(6)
Non-controlling interests
Non-controlling
interests constitute the equity of a subsidiary that cannot be
attributed, directly or indirectly, to the parent
company.
Measurement of non-controlling interests on the date of the
business combination
Non-controlling
interests which are instruments that confer a present ownership
interest and entitle their holders to a share of net assets in the
event of liquidation (for example: ordinary shares), are measured
at the date of the business combination at their proportionate
interest in the identifiable assets and liabilities of the
acquiree.
Allocation of profit or loss and other comprehensive income to the
shareholders
Profit or loss and
any component of other comprehensive income are allocated to the
owners of the Company and to the non-controlling interests. The
total profit or loss and other comprehensive income is allocated to
the owners of the Company and to the non-controlling interests even
if as a result the balance of the non-controlling interests will be
negative.
Transactions with non-controlling interests, while retaining
control
Transactions with
holders of non-controlling interests while retaining control are
accounted for as equity transactions. Any difference between the consideration paid
or received and the change in the non-controlling interests is
recognized in the owners’ share in the equity of the Company
directly in a capital reserve.
For
an increase in the holding rate, the amount of the adjustment to
the non-controlling interests is calculated according to the
proportionate share acquired from the balance of the
non-controlling interests in the consolidated financial statements
prior to the transaction.
Furthermore, when
the holding rate of the subsidiary changes, while retaining
control, the Group re-attributes the accumulated amounts that were
recognized in other comprehensive income to the owners of the
Company and the non-controlling interests.
Issuance of a put option to non-controlling interests
A put option issued
by the Group to holders of non-controlling interests that is
settled in cash or another financial instrument is recognized as a
liability at the present value of the exercise price. In subsequent
periods, changes in the value of the liability in respect of a put
option issued commencing from January 1, 2010 are recognized in
profit or loss according to the effective interest method. Changes
in re-measurements of liabilities in respect of a put option issued
by the Group to holders of non-controlling interests before January
1, 2010, continue to be recognized in goodwill and are not
recognized in profit or loss. The
Group’s share of a subsidiary’s profits includes the
share of the holders of the non-controlling interests to which the
Group issued a put option, even where the non-controlling interests
have access to the returns arising from the interests in the
subsidiary.
Dividends
distributed to holders of non-controlling interests in a subsidiary
that hold a put option are recognized in equity.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
3 - Significant Accounting Policies (cont’d)
A.
Basis
for Consolidation (cont’d)
Upon the loss of
control, the group derecognizes the assets and liabilities of the
subsidiary, any non-controlling interests and other components of
equity related to the subsidiary.
B.
Functional
currency and presentation currency
These consolidated
financial statements are presented in Dollar, which is the
Group’s functional currency. The Dollar is the currency that
represents the principal economic environment in which the Group
operates.
(2)
Foreign currency transactions
Transactions in
foreign currency are translated into the Group’s functional
currency according to the exchange rate in effect on the
transaction dates. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in
foreign currency on the reporting date are translated into the
functional currency according to the exchange rate prevailing on
that date. Exchange rate differences in respect of monetary items
are the difference between the amortized cost in the functional
currency at the beginning of the year, adjusted for the effective
interest and for payments during the period, and the amortized cost
in foreign currency translated according to the exchange rate at
the end of the period. Exchange rate differences are recognized
directly in “financing expenses” in the consolidated
statement of income.
Non-monetary items
denominated in foreign currency and measured based on historical
cost are translated using the exchange rate in effect on the date
of the transaction.
The assets and
liabilities of foreign operations, including goodwill and
adjustments to fair value recorded at acquisition, are translated
into Dollars according to the exchange rates prevailing on the date
of the report. Income and expenses of foreign operations are
translated into Dollars according to the exchange rates that were
in effect on the dates of the transactions.
Foreign currency
differences in respect of the translation are recognized in other
comprehensive income and are presented in equity as part of capital
reserve.
When a foreign
operation is a subsidiary that is not wholly owned by the Company,
the proportionate share of the foreign currency differences in
respect of the foreign operations is allocated to the
non-controlling interests.
When a foreign
operation is disposed of such that control, significant influence
or joint control is lost, the cumulative amount in the Translation
Reserve related to that foreign operation is reclassified to profit
or loss as a part of the gain or loss on the disposal.
Generally, exchange
rate differences in respect of loans received from or provided to
foreign operations, including foreign operations that are
subsidiaries, are recognized in profit and loss in the consolidated
financial statements. Where settlement of loans received from or
provided to the foreign operations is not planned and is not
expected in the foreseeable future, gains and losses from exchange
rate differences deriving from these monetary items are included as
part of a net investment in the foreign operations, are recognized
in other comprehensive income, and are presented within equity as
part of the Translation Reserve.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
3 - Significant Accounting Policies (cont’d)
(1)
Non-derivative
financial instruments
Initial recognition of financial assets
The Group initially
recognizes loans and receivables and deposits on the date that they
are created. All other financial assets acquired in a regular way
purchase, including assets designated at fair value through profit
or loss, are recognized initially on the trade date on which the
Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the
instrument, meaning on the date the Group undertook to purchase the
asset. Non-derivative financial instruments include trade and other
receivables and cash and cash equivalents.
Derecognition of financial assets
Financial assets
are derecognized when the contractual rights of the Group to the
cash flows deriving from the financial asset expire, or the Group
transfers the rights to receive the contractual cash flows deriving
from the financial asset in a transaction in which all the risks
and rewards of ownership of the financial asset are effectively
transferred.
Regular way sales
of financial assets are recognized on the trade date, meaning on
the date the Group undertook to sell the asset.
Classification of financial assets into categories and the
accounting treatment of each category
Loans and receivables
Loans and
receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or
determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. Such
assets are recognized initially at fair value plus any directly
attributable transaction costs. Subsequent to the initial
recognition, loans and other receivables are measured at amortized
cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment
losses. Loans and receivables include cash and cash equivalents and
trade and other receivables.
Cash and cash
equivalents include cash balances available for immediate use and
call deposits. Cash equivalents include highly-liquid short-term
investments having original maturities of up to three months, that
are readily convertible into known amounts of cash, and which are
exposed to insignificant risk of changes in value.
Offset of financial assets and liabilities
A financial asset
and a financial liability are offset and the amounts are presented
net in the statement of financial position when the Group has a
currently enforceable legal right to offset the amounts and intends
to settle the asset and the liability on a net basis or to realize
the asset and settle the liability concurrently.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
3 - Significant Accounting Policies (cont’d)
C.
Financial
Instruments (cont’d)
(2)
Non-derivative
financial liabilities
Non-derivative
financial liabilities include bank overdrafts, loans and borrowings
from banks and others, marketable debt instruments, finance lease
liabilities and trade and other payables.
Initial recognition of financial liabilities
The Group initially
recognizes debt instruments issued on the date that they are
issued. All other financial liabilities are recognized initially on
the trade date on which the Group becomes a party to the
contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial
liabilities are recognized initially at fair value less any
directly attributable transaction costs. Subsequent to the initial
recognition, financial liabilities are measured at amortized cost
using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial
liabilities are derecognized when the obligation of the Group, as
specified in the agreement, expires or when it is settled or
cancelled.
(3)
Derivative
financial instruments, including hedge accounting
The Group uses
derivative financial instruments to hedge its risks related to
foreign currency, inflation and interest rates and derivatives that
are not used for hedging.
Hedge accounting
On the commencement
date of the accounting hedge, the Group formally documents the
relationship between the hedging instrument and hedged item,
including the Group’s risk management objectives and strategy
in executing the hedge transaction, together with the methods that
will be used by the Group to assess the effectiveness of the
hedging relationship.
The Group makes an
assessment, both at the inception of the hedge relationship as well
as on an ongoing basis, whether the hedge is expected to be
“highly effective” in offsetting the changes in the
fair value of cash flows that can be attributed to the hedged risk
during the period for which the hedge is designated, and whether
the actual results of each hedge are within a range of 80–125
percent.
With respect to a
cash-flow hedge, a forecasted transaction that constitutes a hedged
item must be highly probable and must give rise to exposure to
changes in cash flows that could ultimately affect profit or
loss.
Measurement of derivative financial instruments
Derivative
financial instruments are recognized initially at fair value;
attributable transaction costs are recognized in profit or loss as
incurred.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
3 - Significant Accounting Policies (cont’d)
C.
Financial
Instruments (cont’d)
(3)
Derivative
financial instruments, including hedge accounting
(cont’d)
Measurement of derivative financial
instruments (cont’d)
Subsequent to the
initial recognition, changes in the fair value of derivatives used
to hedge cash flows are recognized through other comprehensive
income directly in a hedging reserve, with respect to the part of
the hedge that is effective. Regarding the portion of the hedge
that is not effective, the changes in fair value are recognized in
profit and loss. The amount accumulated in the hedging reserve is
reclassified to profit and loss in the period in which the hedged
cash flows impact profit or loss and is presented in the same line
item in the statement of income as the hedged item.
If the hedging
instrument no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting,
expires or is sold, terminated or exercised, the hedge accounting
is discontinued. The cumulative gain or loss previously recognized
in a hedging reserve through other comprehensive income remains in
the reserve until the forecasted transaction occurs or is no longer
expected to occur. If the forecasted transaction is no longer
expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss in respect of the
hedging instrument in the hedging reserve is reclassified to profit
or loss.
Economic hedge
Hedge accounting is
not applied with respect to derivative instruments used to
economically hedge financial assets and liabilities denominated in
foreign currency or CPI linked. Changes in the fair value of such
derivatives are recognized in profit or loss as financing income or
expenses.
Derivatives that are not used for hedging
Changes in the fair
value of derivatives that are not used for hedging are recognized
in profit or loss as financing income or expenses.
(4)
CPI-linked
assets and liabilities not measured at fair value
The value of
CPI-linked financial assets and liabilities that are not measured
according to fair value are revalued in every period, according to
the actual rate of increase/decrease in the CPI.
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares are
classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to
the issuance of ordinary shares and options for shares are
recognized as a deduction from equity.
Incremental costs
directly attributable to an expected issuance of an instrument that
will be classified as an equity instrument are recognized as an
asset in deferred expenses in the statement of financial position.
The costs are deducted from the equity upon the initial recognition
of the equity instruments, or are deducted as financing expenses in
the statement of income when the issuance is no longer expected to
take place.
Treasury shares
When share capital
recognized in equity is repurchased by the Group, the amount of the
consideration paid, including direct costs, net of the tax effect,
is deducted from equity and classified as treasury shares.
Upon cancellation of the treasury
shares, the amount of the consideration paid for them is deducted
from the capital reserves.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
3 - Significant Accounting Policies (cont’d)
(1)
Recognition
and measurement
Fixed-asset items are measured at cost less
accumulated depreciation and accrued impairment losses. Cost
includes expenditures that can be directly attributed to purchase
of the asset. The cost of self-constructed assets includes the cost
of the materials and direct labor costs, as well as additional
costs that are directly attributable to bringing the asset to the
position and condition necessary for it to function as management
intended, as well as an estimate of the costs to dismantle and
remove the item, to restore its location and capitalized borrowing
costs. The cost of purchased software, which is an integral part of
operating the related equipment, is recognized as part of the cost
of such equipment.
Spare parts,
servicing equipment and stand-by equipment are classified as fixed
assets when they meet the definition of fixed assets in IAS 16;
otherwise, they are classified as inventory.
When major parts of
a fixed asset item (including costs of major periodic inspections)
have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate
items (major components) of fixed assets.
Changes in the
obligation to dismantle and remove the items and to restore the
site on which they are located, other than changes deriving from
the passing of time, are added to or deducted from the cost of the
asset in the period in which they occur. The amount deducted from
the cost of the asset shall not exceed the balance of the carrying
amount, and any balance is recognized immediately in profit or
loss.
The gain or loss
from disposal of a fixed-asset item is determined by comparing the
consideration from disposal of the asset to its book value, and is
recognized net in the “other income” or “other
expenses” items, as applicable, in the statement of
income.
The cost of
replacing part of a fixed-asset item and other subsequent expenses
are recognized if it is probable that the future economic benefits
associated with them will flow to the Group and if their cost can
be measured reliably. The carrying amount of the replaced part of a
fixed asset item is derecognized. Current maintenance costs of
fixed-asset items are recognized in profit or loss as
incurred.
Depreciation is a
systematic allocation of the depreciable amount of an asset over
its useful life. The depreciable amount is the cost of the asset,
or other amount substituted for cost, less its residual
value.
An asset is
depreciated from the date it is ready for use, meaning the date it
reaches the location and condition required for it to operate in
the manner intended by management.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
3 - Significant Accounting Policies (cont’d)
(3)
Depreciation (cont’d)
Depreciation is
recognized in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the
estimated useful lives of each part of every fixed-asset item,
since this most closely reflects the expected pattern of
consumption of the future economic benefits embodied in the asset.
Freehold land are not depreciated.
The estimated
useful life for the current period and comparative periods is as
follows:
Buildings
|
25–50
years
|
|
Facilities and
equipment
|
22
years
|
|
Furniture,
equipment and accessories
|
7–17
years
|
– mainly 14
years
|
Motor
vehicles
|
5–7
years
|
|
Computers and
auxiliary equipment
|
3–5
years
|
|
The estimates
regarding the depreciation method, useful lives and residual values
are reviewed at least at the end of each reporting year and
adjusted where necessary.
Goodwill that
arises upon the acquisition of subsidiaries is presented as part of
intangible assets. For information regarding measurement of
goodwill upon initial recognition – see Paragraph A(1)
of this Note.
In subsequent
periods, goodwill is measured at cost less accrued impairment
losses.
2.
Research
and development
Expenditures
related to research activities undertaken for the purpose of
acquiring know-how and new scientific or technical knowledge are
recognized in profit and loss as incurred.
Development
activities relate to a plan for the production of new products or
processes or significant improvement of existing products or
processes. Expenditures for development activities are recognized
as an intangible asset only if: it is possible to reliably measure
the development costs; it is technically and commercially possible
to implement the product or process; future economic benefit is
expected from the product and the Group has intentions and
sufficient resources to complete development of the asset and then
use or sell it. The expenditures capitalized in respect of
development activities include the cost of materials and overhead
expenses that can be directly attributed to preparing the asset for
its intended use. Other costs for development activities are
recognized in profit and loss as incurred.
In subsequent
periods, capitalized development costs are measured at cost less
accumulated amortization and accrued impairment
losses.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
3 - Significant Accounting Policies (cont’d)
E.
Intangible
Assets (cont’d)
3.
Other
intangible assets
Other intangible
assets that are acquired by the Group, which have finite useful
lives, are measured at cost less accumulated amortization and
accrued impairment losses.
Subsequent costs
are recognized as an intangible asset only where they increase the
future economic benefit embodied in the asset in respect of which
they were expended. All other costs are recognized in profit or
loss as incurred.
Amortization is a
systematic allocation of the amortizable amount of an intangible
asset over its useful life. The amortizable amount is the cost of
the asset, less its residual value.
Amortization is
recognized in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the
estimated useful lives of the intangible assets from the date they
are available for use, since this method most closely reflects the
expected pattern of consumption of the future economic benefits
embodied in the asset. Goodwill that has an indefinite useful life
is not systematically amortized but is tested at least once a year
for impairment.
Intangible assets
generated within the Group are not systematically amortized as long
as they are not available for use, i.e. they are not yet in the
condition required in order that they will be able to be used as
intended by Management.
The estimated
useful life for the current period and comparative periods is as
follows:
●
Product
registration – mainly 8 years.
●
Intangible assets
on purchase of products – mainly 20 years.
●
Marketing rights
– 5 to 10 years.
●
Rights to use
trademarks – mainly 4 years.
Registration costs
incurred for products that can be identified and separated, and
which in the Company’s estimation will produce future
economic benefit, are recognized as an asset in the
“intangible assets” category and are amortized over the
period of economic benefit they are expected to
provide.
The amortization
methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed at least at
the end of each reporting year and are adjusted where
necessary.
The Group examines
the estimated useful life of an intangible asset that is not
amortized (goodwill) in every reporting year, in order to determine
if the events and circumstances continue to support the
determination that the intangible asset has an indeterminate
lifespan.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
3 - Significant Accounting Policies (cont’d)
Leases, including
leases of lands from Israel Lands Administration or from other
third parties, wherein the Group assumes substantially all the
risks and rewards of ownership of the asset are classified as
financing leases. Upon initial recognition, the leased asset is
measured at an amount equal to the lower of its fair value and the
present value of the future minimum lease payments. Future payments
for exercising an option to extend the lease from Israel Lands
Administration are not recognized as part of the asset and the
corresponding liability since they constitute contingent lease
payments that are derived from the fair value of the land on the
future renewal dates of the lease agreement. Subsequent to the
initial recognition, the asset is accounted for in accordance with
the accounting policy applicable to that asset.
Other leases are
classified as operating leases when the leased assets are not
recognized in the financial report of the group. Operating lease
payments are recorded in profit or loss over the lease
term.
In a lease of land
and buildings, the land and buildings components are examined
separately for purposes of classifying the lease, where a
significant consideration in classification of the land component
is the fact that land normally has an indefinite useful
life.
Inventory is
measured at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The cost of the inventories of raw materials,
packaging materials, spare parts, maintenance materials and
purchased materials is determined according to a weighted-average
formula, which includes the costs of acquiring the inventory
and bringing it to its current location and condition. The cost of
finished products and of products in process is determined on the
basis of average production costs, including materials, labor and
factory expenses. The cost includes the allocable part of the
production overhead, based on normal capacity. Net realizable value
is the estimated selling price during the ordinary course of
business, after deduction of the estimated completion costs and the
estimated costs required to execute the sale.
Long-term inventory
is inventory the Company expects to realize in a period of more
than the upcoming 12 months.
H.
Capitalization
of Borrowing Costs
The costs of
specific and non-specific borrowing are capitalized to qualified
assets during the period required for completion and construction
until they are ready for their intended use. Non-specific borrowing
costs were capitalized in the same manner to the investment in
qualified assets or to the part thereof that was not financed by
specific borrowing, using an interest rate that is the
weighted-average of the cost rates for those borrowing sources, the
cost of which was not capitalized specifically. Other borrowing
costs are recorded in profit and loss as incurred.
1.
Non-derivative
financial assets
A financial asset
not presented at fair value through profit or loss is tested for
impairment when objective evidence exists indicating that a loss
event has occurred after the initial recognition of the asset, and
that the loss event had a negative effect on the estimated future
cash flows of that asset that can be reliably
estimated.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
3 - Significant Accounting Policies (cont’d)
Non-derivative
financial assets (cont’d)
The Group assesses
evidence of impairment of trade receivables at both individual
asset and collective levels. Trade receivables that are
individually significant are reviewed specifically for impairment.
These trade receivables for which no specific impairment has been
identified are grouped together and then collectively assessed for
any impairment that has occurred and has not yet been identified.
Regarding trade receivables that are not individually significant,
collective testing for impairment is carried out by grouping them
in accordance with similar risk characteristics.
All impairment
losses are recorded in profit or loss.
Reversal of impairment loss
An impairment loss
is reversed if the reversal can be related objectively to an event
that occurred after the impairment loss was recognized. For
financial assets measured at amortized cost the reversal is
recognized in profit or loss.
Timing of impairment testing
The carrying
amounts of the Group’s non-financial assets, other than
inventories and deferred tax assets, are reviewed at each reporting
date to determine whether there are indications of impairment. If
such indications exist, the asset’s recoverable amount is
calculated. Once a year and on the same date, or more frequently if
there are indications of impairment, the Group estimates the
recoverable amount of each cash-generating unit that contains
goodwill, or intangible assets that have indefinite useful lives or
are unavailable for use.
Determining cash-generating units
For purposes of
impairment testing, assets that cannot be tested individually are
grouped together into the smallest group of assets that generates
cash inflows from continuing use that are largely independent of
the cash inflows of other assets or groups of assets
(“cash-generating unit”).
Measurement of recoverable amount
The recoverable
amount of an asset or cash-generating unit is the greater of its
value in use and its fair value less costs to sell. In assessing
value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to
their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects
current market assessments of the time value of money and the
specific risks attributed to the asset or cash-generating unit, for
which the estimated future cash flows expected to derive from the
asset or cash-generating unit were not adjusted.
Allocation of goodwill to cash-generating units
Subject to an
operating segment ceiling test (before the aggregation of similar
segments), for purposes of goodwill impairment testing,
cash-generating units to which goodwill has been allocated are
aggregated so that the level at which the goodwill impairment
testing is performed reflects the lowest level at which goodwill is
monitored for internal reporting purposes. In cases where goodwill
is not monitored for internal reporting purposes, it is allocated
to operating segments (before the aggregation of similar segments)
and not to a cash-generating unit (or group of cash-generating
units) lower in level than an operating segment.
Goodwill acquired
in a business combination is allocated to cash-generating units,
including those existing in the Group before the business
combination, that are expected to benefit from synergies of the
combination.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
3 - Significant Accounting Policies (cont’d)
2.
Non-financial
assets (cont’d)
Recognition of impairment loss
Impairment losses
are recognized if the carrying amount of an asset or the
cash-generating unit exceeds its estimated recoverable amount and
such losses are recognized in profit and loss. Regarding
cash-generating units that include goodwill, an impairment loss is
recognized when the carrying amount of the cash-generating unit,
after gross-up of the goodwill, exceeds its recoverable amount.
Impairment losses recognized in respect of cash-generating units
are allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill
allocated to these units and then to reduce the carrying amounts of
the other assets in the cash-generating unit, on a pro rata
basis.
Reversal of impairment loss
An impairment loss
in respect of goodwill is not reversed. In respect of other assets,
for which impairment losses were recognized in prior periods, at
every reporting date an examination is made as to whether there are
indications that the losses have decreased or no longer exist. An
impairment loss is reversed if there has been a change in the
estimates used to determine the recoverable amount, but only to the
extent that the asset’s carrying amount does not exceed the
carrying amount that would have been determined, net of
depreciation or amortization, if no impairment loss had been
recognized.
3.
Investments
in associates and joint ventures
An investment in an
associates and a joint venture is tested for impairment when
objective evidence indicates there has been a decline in
value.
Goodwill that
constitutes part of the carrying amount of an investment in an
associated company or joint venture is not recognized as a separate
asset and, therefore, is not tested for impairment
separately.
If objective
evidence indicates that the value of the investment may have been
impaired, the Group estimates the recoverable amount of the
investment, which is the greater of its value in use and its net
selling price. In assessing value in use of an investment in an
associated company or joint venture, the Group either estimates its
share of the present value of the estimated future cash flows that
are expected to be generated by the associate or joint venture,
including cash flows from operations of the associate or joint
venture and the consideration from the final realization of the
investment, or estimates the present value of the estimated future
cash flows that are expected to be derived from dividends that will
be received and from the final disposal.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
3 - Significant Accounting Policies (cont’d)
1.
Post-employment
benefits
The Group has a
number of post-employment benefit plans. The plans are generally
funded by deposits with insurance companies or in funds managed by
a trustee, and they are classified either as defined contribution
plans or as defined benefit plans.
a.
Defined contribution plans
A defined
contribution plan is a post-employment benefit plan under which the
Group pays fixed contributions to a separate entity and has no
legal or constructive obligation to pay further amounts.
Obligations for contributions to defined contribution plans are
recognized as an expense in profit or loss in the periods during
which related services are rendered by employees.
A defined benefit
plan is a post-employment benefit plan other than a defined
contribution plan. The Group’s net obligation, in respect of
defined benefit plans for post-employment benefits, is calculated
separately for each plan by estimating the future amount of the
benefit to which an employee will be entitled as compensation for
his services during the current and past periods. This benefit is
presented according to present value after deducting the fair value
of the plan assets. The Group determines the net interest on the
net defined benefit liability (asset) in respect of a defined
benefit by multiplying the net liability (asset) in respect of a
defined benefit by the discount rate used to measure the defined
benefit obligation as they were determined at the beginning of the
annual reporting period.
The discount rate
is determined according to the yield as of the date of the report
on high-quality, CPI-linked corporate debentures, which are
denominated in NIS and the maturity dates of which approximate the
terms of the Group’s obligation. The calculations are
performed by a licensed actuary using the “projected unit
credit method”.
When on the basis
of the calculations a net asset is created for the Group, the asset
is not recognized as an asset of the Group, since the Group is not
entitled to refunds or a reduction in future deposits.
Remeasurement of
the net defined benefit liability (assets) includes actuarial gains
and losses and the return on plan assets (excluding interest).
Remeasurements are recognized immediately, directly in retained
earnings through other comprehensive income.
Interest costs on a
defined benefit obligation and interest income on plan assets that
were recognized in profit or loss are presented under financing
income and expenses, respectively.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
3 - Significant Accounting Policies (cont’d)
J.
Employee
Benefits (cont’d)
2.
Other
long-term employee benefits
The Group’s
net obligation for long-term employee benefits, which are not
attributable to post-employment benefit plans, is for the amount of
the future benefit to which employees are entitled for services
that were provided during the current and prior periods. The amount
of these benefits is discounted to its present value and the fair
value of the assets related to these obligations is deducted
therefrom. The discount rate is determined according to the yield
as of the date of the report on high-quality, CPI-linked corporate
debentures, which are denominated in NIS and the maturity dates of
which approximate the terms of the Group’s obligation. The
calculations use the “projected unit credit method”
method. Actuarial gains and losses are recorded in income and loss
in the period in which they arise.
Termination
benefits to employees are recognized as an expense when the Group
has clearly undertaken, with no real chance of cancellation, to
terminate employees before they reach the customary retirement age
according to a formal, detailed plan. The benefits given to
employees upon voluntary retirement are charged when the Group
proposes a plan to the employees encouraging voluntary retirement,
it is expected that the proposal will be accepted and the number of
employees that will accept the proposal can be reliably estimated.
If the benefits are payable more than 12 months after the end of
the reporting period, they are discounted to their present value.
The discount rate used is the yield on the reporting date on
highly-rated corporate debentures denominated in the same currency,
that have maturity dates approximating the terms of the
Group’s obligation.
Obligations for
short-term employee benefits are measured on a non-discounted
basis, and the expense is recorded when the related service is
provided. A provision for short-term employee benefits in respect
of cash bonuses is recognized in the amount expected to be paid
where the Group has a current legal or constructive obligation to
pay the said amount for services provided by the employee in the
past and the amount can be estimated reliably.
Classification of
employee benefits for measurement purposes as short-term benefits
or as other long-term benefits is determined based on the
Company’s forecast with respect to full settlement of the
benefits.
5.
Share-based
payment transactions
The fair value on
the date of grant of share-based payment awards granted to
employees is recognized as a salary expense, with a corresponding
increase in equity, over the period wherein unconditional
entitlement to the awards is obtained. The amount recognized as an
expense in respect of share-based payment awards that are
conditional upon meeting service and non-market performance
conditions is adjusted to reflect the number of awards that are
expected to vest.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
3 - Significant Accounting Policies (cont’d)
A provision is
recognized if, as a result of a past event, the Group has a present
legal or constructive obligation that can be estimated reliably and
it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be
required to settle the obligation.
The Group
recognizes an indemnification asset if, and only if, it is
virtually certain that the indemnification will be received if the
Group settles the obligation. The amount recognized in respect of
the indemnification does not exceed the amount of the
provision.
Legal
claims
A provision for
claims is recognized if, as a result of a past event, the Group has
a present legal or constructive obligation and it is more likely
than not that the Group will be required to use its economic
resources to settle the obligation and the amount of obligation can
be reliably estimated. Where the impact of the time value is
material, the provision is measured at its present
value.
Revenues from the
sale of goods in the ordinary course of business is measured at the
fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of
returns, discounts and commercial and quantity discounts. Where the
credit period is short and constitutes the accepted credit in the
industry, the future consideration is not discounted.
In cases where the
credit period granted by the group exceeds the accepted credit
period in the industry, the Group recognizes the future
consideration at its present value, calculated using the credit
risk rate of the customer. The difference between the fair value
and the stated value of the proceeds is recognized as interest
income over the credit period.
The Group
recognizes revenue when the significant risks and rewards from
ownership of the products are transferred to the buyer, receipt of
the proceeds is probable, it is possible to reliably estimate the
future returns, the costs that were incurred or will be incurred
for the transaction can be reliably estimated, management has no
ongoing involvement in the products sold and the revenue can be
reliably estimated.
If it is expected
that a discount will be granted and its amount can be measured
reliably, the discount is deducted from the revenue from sale of
the goods.
Discounts to
customers that are conditional upon the customers’ compliance
with certain targets, such as minimal annual purchases, are
included in the financial statements as a deduction from revenue,
in proportion to the rate of compliance with the targets, only when
it is probable that the targets will be achieved and the amount of
the discount can be reasonably determined.
The timing of
transferring the risks and rewards changes according to the
specific terms of the sale contract. Regarding sales of products in
Israel, transfer of the risks and rewards generally exists when the
products arrive at the customer’s warehouse, although
regarding certain international shipments the transfer occurs when
the products are loaded on the shipper’s
transport vehicles.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
3 - Significant Accounting Policies (cont’d)
When the Group acts
as an agent and not as a primary supplier, the revenue is
recognized in the amount of the net commission.
M.
Financing
Income and Expenses
Financing income
includes interest income on funds invested, dividend income,
changes in the fair value of financial assets presented at fair
value through profit or loss, exchange rate gains and gains on
hedging instruments recognized in profit or loss. Interest income
is recognized as it is accrued, using the effective interest
method. Dividend income is recognized when the Group is given the
right to receive the payment.
Financing expenses
include interest on loans received, changes in the time value of
provisions, changes in the fair value of contingent considerations
from a business combination, changes in the fair value of financial
assets presented at fair value through profit or loss, impairment
losses on financial assets (other than losses on trade receivables
that are presented as part of general and administrative expenses)
and losses from hedging instruments recognized in profit or loss.
Credit costs, which are not capitalized to qualifying assets, are
recognized in profit or loss using the effective interest
method.
Exchange rate gains and losses in respect of
financial assets and liabilities are reported on a net
basis.
Results of
derivatives transactions which are not used for hedging are
reported in net amounts.
Taxes on income
include current and deferred taxes. Current tax and deferred taxes
are recognized in profit or loss except to the extent that they
relate to a business combination, or are recognized directly in
equity or in other comprehensive income to the extent they relate
to items recognized directly in equity or in other comprehensive
income.
Current taxes
Current tax is the
amount of tax expected to be paid (or received) on the taxable
income for the year, calculated using the applicable tax rates
based on the laws enacted or substantively enacted as of the date
of the report. Current taxes also include taxes in respect of prior
years.
Offset of current tax assets and liabilities
The Group offsets
current tax assets and liabilities if there is a legally
enforceable right to offset current tax liabilities and assets, and
intends either to settle the current tax liabilities and assets on
a net basis or to realize the asset and settle the liability
simultaneously.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
3 - Significant Accounting Policies (cont’d)
N.
Income
Taxes Expense (cont’d)
Uncertain tax positions
A provision for
uncertain tax positions, including additional tax and interest
expenses, is recognized when it is more probable than not that the
Group will have to use its economic resources to settle the
obligation.
Deferred taxes
Deferred taxes are
recognized in respect of temporary differences between the carrying
amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes
and the amounts used for tax purposes. The Group does not recognize
deferred taxes for the following temporary
differences:
●
The initial
recognition of goodwill;
●
The initial
recognition of assets and liabilities in a transaction that is not
a business combination and that affects neither accounting nor
taxable income; and
●
Differences
deriving from investments in subsidiaries, joint arrangements and
associates, to the extent that the Group is able to control the
timing of the reversal of the temporary differences and it is
probable that they will not reverse in the foreseeable future,
either by way of selling the investment or by way of distributing
dividends in respect of the investment.
Deferred taxes are
measured at the tax rates expected to apply to the temporary
differences when they are utilized, based on the laws that have
been enacted or substantively enacted as of the reporting
date.
A deferred tax
asset is recognized in respect of tax loss carryforwards, tax
benefits and deductible temporary differences, where it is expected
that in the future there will be taxable income against which they
can be utilized. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at every
reporting date and to the extent it is not expected that the
related tax benefits will be realized, they are
reduced.
Deferred tax assets
that were not recognized are reevaluated at each reporting date and
recognized if it has become probable that future taxable profits
will be available against which they can be utilized.
When calculating
the deferred taxes, taxes that would have applied in the event of
realizing investments in Subsidiaries were not taken into account
since it is the Company’s intention to hold these investments
and not realize them.
Offset of deferred tax assets and liabilities
The Group offsets
deferred tax assets and liabilities if there is a legally
enforceable right to offset current tax liabilities and assets, and
they relate to the same taxable income taxed by the same tax
authority for the same taxable entity, or on different taxable
entities, where they intend to settle current tax assets and
liabilities on a net basis or their tax assets and liabilities will
be settled concurrently.
Additional tax on dividend distribution
The Group may be
required to pay additional tax in case of distribution of dividends
by the Group companies. This additional tax was not included in the
financial statements, since the policy of the Group is not to
distribute a dividend which creates an additional tax liability for
the recipient company in the foreseeable future.
Inter-company transactions
Deferred tax in
respect of inter-company transactions in the consolidated financial
statements is recorded according to the tax rate applicable to the
procuring company.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
3 - Significant Accounting Policies (cont’d)
Grants received
from the Chief Scientist in respect of research and development
projects are treated as forgivable loans, according to IAS 20.
Grants received from the Chief Scientist are recognized as
liabilities according to their fair value on the date the grants
were received unless it was reasonably certain on that date that
the amount received will not be repaid. The amount of the liability
is reexamined in each period and any changes in the present value
of the cash flows, discounted at the original interest rate of the
grant, are recognized in the profit or loss. The difference between
the amount received and the fair value on the date the grant is
received, is recognized as a reduction of research and development
expenses.
Grants that
compensate the Group for the cost of an asset are presented as a deduction from the related
assets and are recognized in profit or loss on a systematic
basis over the useful life of the asset.
An operating
segment is a component of the Group that meets the following three
conditions:
1.
It engages in
business activities from which it may earn revenues and incur
expenses, including revenues and expenses that relate to
transactions between the Group companies;
2.
Its operating
results are reviewed regularly by the Group’s chief operating
decision maker in order to make decisions regarding resources to be
allocated to the segment and to assess its performance;
and
3.
Separate financial
information is available in respect thereof.
The current costs
for operation and maintenance of facilities for the prevention of
environmental pollution and projected provisions, for environmental
rehabilitation costs stemming from current or past activities, are
recorded in the statement of income. The costs of constructing
facilities to prevent environmental pollution, which increase the
life expectancy of a facility or its efficiency, or decrease or
prevent the environmental pollution, are added to the cost of the
fixed assets and are depreciated according to the Group’s
regular depreciation policies.
(A)
IFRS
9 (2014), Financial
Instruments
A final version of
the standard, which includes revised guidance on the classification
and measurement of financial instruments, and a new model for
measuring impairment of financial assets. This guidance has been
added to the chapter dealing with general hedge accounting
requirements issued in 2013.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
3 - Significant Accounting Policies (cont’d)
R.
New
standards (cont’d)
(A)
IFRS
9 (2014), Financial
Instruments (cont’d)
Classification and measurement
In accordance with
the standard, there are three principal categories for measuring
financial assets: amortized cost, fair value through profit and
loss and fair value through other comprehensive income. The basis
of classification for debt instruments is the entity’s
business model for managing financial assets and the contractual
cash flow characteristics of the financial asset. Investments in
equity instruments will be measured at fair value through profit
and loss (unless the entity elected at initial recognition to
present fair value changes in other comprehensive
income).
The standard
requires that changes in fair value of financial liabilities
designated at fair value through profit or loss that are
attributable to changes in its credit risk, should usually be
recognized in other comprehensive income.
Hedge accounting – general
In accordance with
the standard, additional hedging strategies that are used for risk
management will qualify for hedge accounting. The standard replaces
the present 80%-125% test for determining hedge effectiveness, with
the requirement that there be an economic relationship between the
hedged item and the hedging instrument, without stipulating a
quantitative threshold. In addition, the standard introduces new
models that are alternatives to hedge accounting as regards credit
exposures and certain contracts outside the scope of the standard
and sets new principles for accounting for hedging instruments. In
addition, the standard provides new disclosure
requirements.
Impairment of financial assets
The standard
includes a new ‘expected credit loss’ model for
calculating impairment. For most of the financial debt instruments,
the new model presents a dual measurement approach for impairment:
if the credit risk of a financial asset has not increased
significantly since its initial recognition, an impairment
provision will be recorded in the amount of the expected credit
losses that result from default events that are possible within the
twelve months after the reporting date. If the credit risk has
increased significantly, in most cases the impairment provision
will increase and be recorded at the level of lifetime expected
credit losses of the financial asset.
The standard is to
be applied for annual periods beginning on January 1, 2018, with
early adoption being permissible. The standard is to be applied
retrospectively, except for certain exemptions.
The Group has not
yet commenced examining the effects of adoption of the standard on
the financial statements.
(B)
IFRS
15, Revenue from Contracts with
Customers
The standard
replaces the current guidance regarding recognition of revenues and
presents a new model for recognizing revenue from contracts with
customers. The standard provides two approaches for recognizing
revenue: at a point in time or over time. The model includes five
steps for analyzing transactions so as to determine when to
recognize revenue and at what amount. Furthermore, the standard
provides new and more extensive disclosure requirements than those
presently existing.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
3 - Significant Accounting Policies (cont’d)
R.
New
standards (cont’d)
(B)
IFRS
15, Revenue from Contracts with
Customers (cont’d)
The standard is to
be applied for annual periods beginning on January 1, 2018, and
earlier application is permissible. The standard includes various
alternative transitional provisions, so that companies may choose
between one of the following alternatives at initial application:
full retrospective application, full retrospective application with
practical expedients, or application as from the mandatory
effective date, with an adjustment to the balance of retained
earnings at that date in respect of transactions that are not yet
complete.
The Group has not
yet commenced examining the effects of adopting the standard on the
financial statements.
The standard
replaces International Accounting Standard 17 – Leases (IAS
17) and its related interpretations. The standard's instructions
annul the existing requirement from lessees to classify
leases
as operating or
finance leases. Instead of this, for lessees, the new standard
presents a unified model for the accounting treatment of all leases
according to which the lessee has to recognize an asset and
liability in respect of the lease in its financial statements.
Similarly, the standard determines new and expanded disclosure
requirements from those required at present.
The standard will
become effective for annual periods as of January 1, 2019, with the
possibility of early adoption, so long as the company has also
early adopted IFRS 15 – Revenue from contracts
with
customers. The
standard includes a number of alternatives for the implementation
of transitional provisions, so that companies can choose one of the
following alternatives at the implementation date: full
retrospective implementation or implementation from the effective
date while adjusting the balance of retained earnings at that
date.
The Group has not
yet commenced examining the effects of adopting the amendments on
the financial statements.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
4 - Trade Receivables
|
|
|
December
31
|
|
|
|
2015
|
2014
|
|
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Foreign
|
|
|
792,669
|
1,073,930
|
Domestic
(Israel)
|
|
|
10,296
|
35,476
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
802,965
|
1,109,406
|
Less –
provision for doubtful accounts
|
|
|
(31,147)
|
(35,671)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
771,818
|
1,073,735
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December
31
|
|
|
|
2015
|
2014
|
|
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Non-current trade
receivables
|
20,089
|
12,492
|
Current trade
receivables
|
802,965
|
1,109,406
|
Trade receivable as
part of securitization transaction not yet eliminated
|
26,367
|
|
Less –
provision for doubtful accounts
|
(31,147)
|
(35,671)
|
|
|
|
|
818,274
|
1,086,227
|
|
|
|
In September 2004,
the Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into a
securitization transaction with Rabobank International for sale of
customer receivables (hereinafter – “the Securitization
Program” and/or “the Securitization
Transaction”).
Pursuant to the
Securitization Program ,the companies will sell their customer
receivables, in various different currencies, to a foreign company
that was set up for this purpose and that is not owned by the Adama
Agricultural Solutions Group (hereinafter – “the
Acquiring Company”). Acquisition of the customer receivables
by the Acquiring Company is financed by a U.S. company, Nieuw
Amsterdam Receivables Corporation for the Rabobank International
Group.
The customer
receivables included as part of the Securitization Transaction are
customer receivables that meet the criteria provided in the
agreement.
Every year the
credit facility is re-approved in accordance with the
Securitization Program. As at the date of the report, the
Securitization Agreement was approved up to July 31, 2016.
Subsequent to the date of the report the credit facility was
re-approved for an additional year.
The maximum scope
of the securitization is adjusted for the seasonal changes in the
scope of the Company’s activities, as follows: during the
months April through June the maximum scope of the
securitization is $350 million, during the months July
through September the maximum scope of the securitization is
$300 million and during the months October through March the
maximum scope of the securitization is $250 million. The proceeds
received from those customers whose debts were sold are used for
acquisition of new customer receivables.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
4 - Trade Receivables (cont’d)
The price at which
the customer receivables are sold is the amount of the debt sold
less a discount calculated based on, among other things, the
expected length of the period between the date of sale of the
customer receivable and its anticipated repayment
date.
In the month
following acquisition of the debt, the Acquiring Company pays in
cash most the price of the debt while the remainder is recorded as
a subordinated liability that is paid after collection of the debt
sold. If the customer does not pay its debt on the anticipated
repayment date, the Company bears interest up to the earlier of the
date on which the debt is actually repaid or the date on which the
Acquiring Company is indemnified by the insurance company (the
actual costs are not significant and are not expected to be
significant).
The Acquiring
Company will not have a right of recourse to the Company in respect
of the amounts paid in cash, except regarding debts with respect to
which a commercial dispute arises between the companies and their
customers, that is, a dispute the source of which is a claim of
non-fulfillment of an obligation of the seller in the supply
agreement covering the product, such as: a failure to supply the
correct product, a defect in the product, delinquency in the supply
date, and the like.
Pursuant to the
Receivables Servicing Agreement, the Group companies handle
collection of the customer receivables as part of the
Securitization Transaction for the benefit of the Acquiring
Company.
The loss from sale
of the customer receivables is recorded at the time of sale in the
statement of income in the “financing expenses”
category.
As part of the
agreement, the Company committed to comply with certain financial
covenants, mainly the ratio of the liabilities to equity and profit
ratios (see Note 20E).
Up to
March 26, 2015, the companies bore the full amount of the
losses incurred by the Acquiring Company as a result of
non-payments of the customer receivables included as part of the
Securitization Program, up to the amount of the total balance of
the price of the unpaid debt. In addition, the Company undertook
with an insurance company in an insurance policy for the benefit of
the Acquiring Company insuring the customer receivables included in
the Securitization Program.
On March 26,
2015, the Securitization Agreement was amended. The main changes
are as follows:
–
The Acquiring
Company bears 90% of the credit risk in respect of the customers
whose debts were sold.
–
The Acquiring
Company appointed a policy manager who will manage for it the
credit risk involved with the customer receivables sold, including
an undertaking with an insurance company.
–
Increase of the
proceeds received in cash in the month following the date of sale
of the customer receivables.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
4 - Trade Receivables (cont’d)
The accounting
treatment of sale of the customer receivables included as part of
the Securitization Program is: the Company continues to recognize
the customer receivables included in the Securitization Program
based on the extent of its continuing involvement
therein.
Up to March 2015,
the Acquiring Company is consolidated in the Group’s
financial statements since control over the Acquiring Company
existed.
Commencing from
March 2015, as a result of amendment of the Securitization
Agreement, as described above, the Company ceased controlling the
Acquiring Company, therefore is not consolidated in the
company’s reports since that date.
In respect of the
part of the trade receivables included in the securitization
Program with respect to which cash proceeds were not yet received,
however regarding which the Company has transferred the credit
risk, a subordinated note is recorded.
Note
5 - Financial and Other Assets, Including Derivatives*
|
|
|
December
31
|
|
|
|
2015
|
2014
|
|
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Claims from the
government in respect of participations and
|
|
|
tax
refunds
|
59,331
|
56,799
|
Receivables in
respect of transactions in derivatives
|
78,790
|
167,986
|
Financial
institutions
|
4,528
|
55,505
|
Income
receivable
|
982
|
1,918
|
Advances to
suppliers
|
23,200
|
5,422
|
Other
|
13,697
|
10,667
|
|
|
|
|
180,528
|
298,297
|
|
|
|
* Except for
derivative transactions presented at fair value and non-financial
assets, the remaining items are classified in the “loans and
receivables” category.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
6 - Inventories
|
|
|
December
31
|
|
|
|
2015
|
2014
|
|
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Finished goods and
commercial inventory
|
735,768
|
*759,913
|
Work in
progress
|
81,317
|
106,052
|
Raw
materials
|
296,748
|
317,970
|
Packaging
materials
|
15,081
|
13,725
|
Spare parts and
maintenance materials
|
20,144
|
21,531
|
|
|
|
|
1,149,058
|
1,219,191
|
Additional
information:
|
|
|
Merchandise in
transit (included in the inventories balance)
|
19,315
|
37,776
|
|
|
|
*Immaterial
adjustment of the comparative figures – see Note
2D.
|
|
|
December
31
|
|
|
|
2015
|
2014
|
|
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Non-current
inventory
|
35,565
|
21,938
|
Current
inventory
|
1,149,058
|
1,219,191
|
|
|
|
|
1,184,623
|
1,241,129
|
|
|
|
The Group
wrote-down inventory mainly due to slow moving and defective
inventory and inventory for which the net realizable value is less
than its cost. The balance of the write-down was $29 million and
$19.8 million as of December 31, 2015 and 2014,
respectively.
Note
7 - Other Financial Investments and Receivables
|
|
|
December
31
|
|
|
|
2015
|
2014
|
|
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Long-term
investments, loans and receivables
|
17,844
|
20,142
|
Non-current trade
receivables
|
20,089
|
12,492
|
Receivables in
respect of transactions in derivatives
|
6,860
|
9,448
|
Call option in
respect of business combination transaction
|
3,249
|
3,068
|
|
48,042
|
45,150
|
|
|
|
Less –
current maturities
|
7
|
7
|
|
|
|
|
48,035
|
45,143
|
|
|
|
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
7 - Other Financial Investments and Receivables
(cont’d)
The other financial
investments and receivables are repayable as follows:
First year (current
maturities)
|
7
|
|
Second
year
|
8,516
|
|
Third
year
|
2,925
|
|
Fourth
year
|
3,255
|
|
Fifth year and
thereafter
|
24,615
|
|
Without fixed
maturity date
|
8,724
|
|
|
|
|
|
48,042
|
|
|
|
|
Note
8 - Non-Financial Investments and Other Receivables, including
Non-Current Inventory
|
|
|
December
31
|
|
|
|
2015
|
2014
|
|
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Non-current
inventory
|
35,565
|
21,938
|
Non-financial
assets
|
376
|
610
|
|
|
|
|
35,941
|
25,548
|
|
|
|
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
9 - Fixed Assets
A.
Movement
in the carrying amount:
|
|
|
|
Furniture
|
|
|
Land
and
|
Facilities
and
|
Motor
|
computers
and
|
|
|
buildings
|
equipment
|
vehicles
|
office
equipment
|
Total
|
|
$
thousands
|
Cost
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance as of
January 1, 2015
|
237,964
|
1,286,594
|
14,057
|
36,008
|
1,574,623
|
Additions**
|
3,059
|
74,076
|
2,117
|
2,575
|
81,827
|
Disposals
|
(67)
|
(629)
|
(2,625)
|
(545)
|
(3,866)
|
Disposal of
subsidiaries
|
-
|
(930)
|
-
|
(2)
|
(932)
|
Balance as of
December 31, 2015
|
240,956
|
1,359,111
|
13,549
|
38,036
|
1,651,652
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated
depreciation
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance as of
January 1, 2015
|
107,998
|
669,730
|
6,171
|
24,268
|
*808,167
|
Additions**
|
5,231
|
46,753
|
1,975
|
3,469
|
57,428
|
Disposals
|
(67)
|
(571)
|
(1,949)
|
(366)
|
(2,953)
|
Losses from
impairment
|
1,261
|
600
|
-
|
48
|
1,909
|
Disposal of
subsidiaries
|
-
|
(204)
|
-
|
(2)
|
(206)
|
Balance as of
December 31, 2015
|
114,423
|
716,308
|
6,197
|
27,417
|
864,345
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciated
balance at
|
|
|
|
|
|
December
31, 2015
|
126,533
|
642,803
|
7,352
|
10,619
|
787,307
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
9 - Fixed Assets (cont’d)
A.
Movement
in the carrying amount: (cont’d)
|
|
|
|
Furniture
|
|
|
Land
and
|
Facilities
and
|
Motor
|
computers
and
|
|
|
buildings
|
equipment
|
vehicles
|
office
equipment
|
Total
|
|
$
thousands
|
Cost
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance as of
January 1, 2014
|
237,060
|
1,201,596
|
13,004
|
33,971
|
1,485,631
|
Additions**
|
6,029
|
90,230
|
3,137
|
3,293
|
102,689
|
Disposals
|
(5,086)
|
(4,743)
|
(2,062)
|
(1,228)
|
(13,119)
|
Disposal of
subsidiaries
|
(39)
|
(489)
|
(22)
|
(28)
|
(578)
|
Balance as of
December 31, 2014
|
237,964
|
1,286,594
|
14,057
|
36,008
|
1,574,623
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated
depreciation
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance as of
January 1, 2014
|
103,637
|
630,930
|
5,827
|
22,043
|
*762,437
|
Additions**
|
4,806
|
43,259
|
1,886
|
3,355
|
53,306
|
Disposals
|
(439)
|
(4,215)
|
(1,535)
|
(1,125)
|
(7,314)
|
Disposal of
subsidiaries
|
(6)
|
(244)
|
(7)
|
(5)
|
(262)
|
Balance as of
December 31, 2014
|
107,998
|
669,730
|
6,171
|
24,268
|
808,167
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciated
balance at
|
|
|
|
|
|
December
31, 2014
|
129,966
|
616,864
|
7,886
|
11,740
|
766,456
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
* Including an
impairment provision from 2010 of $15.8 million, of which $14.9
million is for facilities and equipment.
**
Includes effect of
foreign currency translation differences in respect of foreign
operations.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
9 - Fixed Assets (cont’d)
B.
Additional
information
1.
Adama Makhteshim
Chemical Works Ltd.’s (hereinafter –
“Makhteshim”) facilities are located on land of about
1,086 dunams in Naot Hovav (including buildings, offices facilities
and warehouses) under lease agreements for various periods ending
between the years 2023–2029 with a right to extend, and on
land of about 407 dunams in Be’er Sheva leased from Israel
Lands Administration, on which there is a built-up area, including
buildings, offices facilities and warehouses. In addition, on the
land located in Be’er Sheva, there is a facility of Lycord, a
subsidiary of the Company.
Adama Agan Chemical
Manufacturers Ltd.’s (hereinafter – “Agan”)
facilities are located in Ashdod on a freehold area of about 242
dunams, of which an area of about 90 dunams is registered in
the name of Agan and about 112 dunams that will be registered in
the name of Agan subject to execution of consolidation and
subdivision proceedings, which as of the date of the report had not
yet been completed, and approximately 40 dunams are leased from
Israel Lands Administration for lease periods ending between the
years 2050 and 2054. On the land there is a built-up area,
including, among other things, manufacturing facilities, warehouse,
storage areas for empty packagings, engineering services, technical
equipment, offices, laboratories, platforms, rest areas for the
employees and various auxiliary buildings. Furthermore, Adama Agan
leases from other lessors, who are third parties unrelated to the
Company, areas of about 7 dunams, are located adjacent to the plant
area, for purposes of parking and storage, in consideration of
amounts that are not significant to the Company.
In April 2006, the
Company signed an agreement with the City of Ashdod for a period of
24 years whereby the Company is permitted to make use of an
area measuring about 20 dunams for purposes of construction of
a facility for wastewater purification. The Company pays an annual
usage fee for the land.
The facilities of
investee companies outside Israel are located on freehold
land.
2.
Regarding liens
– see Note 20.
As of December 31,
2015, fixed asset items totalling $1,975 thousand (2014 –
$3,618 thousand) are pledged to secure bank loans (see Note 14
regarding long-term bank loans with respect to terms and repayment
dates).
D.
Purchase
of fixed assets on credit
The Group’s
credit due to purchases of fixed assets as of December 31, 2015 is
$11,771 thousand.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
9 - Fixed Assets (cont’d)
Investment grants
received for the purchase of fixed assets
|
|
|
Balance
as of December 31
|
|
|
|
2015
|
2014
|
|
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Buildings and
equipment in the Group’s plants
|
114,023
|
112,683
|
|
|
|
The investment
grants deducted from the cost of the buildings and equipment in the
Group’s plants. The investment grants that were deducted from
the cost of the buildings and equipment in the Group’s plants
were received for investments in an “approved
enterprise” over the course of many years. In order to ensure
compliance with the grant conditions, a floating lien was recorded
on the assets of the subsidiaries in Israel in favor of the State
of Israel. For some of the investments, if the Group does not
comply with the conditions for receipt of the grant, it will have
to refund the amount of the grants, fully or partially, plus
interest and linkage difference as per law.
F.
Capitalized
borrowing costs
|
|
|
Balance
as of December 31
|
|
|
|
2015
|
2014
|
|
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Borrowing
costs
|
23,248
|
22,705
|
|
|
|
G.
Additional
Information
The Group has
fully-depreciated assets that are still in use. The cost of these
assets as of December 31, 2015 is $308,621 thousand (December 31,
2014 – $298,047 thousand).
Part of the land in
Israel has not yet been registered in the name of the Group
companies at the Land Registry Office, mostly due to registration
procedures or technical problems.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
10 - Intangible Assets
|
|
|
|
Intangible
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
assets
on
|
|
Marketing
|
|
|
|
|
Product
|
|
purchase
of
|
|
rights
and
|
|
|
|
|
registration
|
Goodwill
|
products(1)
|
Software
|
trademarks
|
Other
|
Total
|
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Cost
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance as of
January 1, 2015
|
|
879,418
|
236,253
|
320,141
|
60,718
|
67,761
|
44,923
|
1,609,214
|
Additions
(2)
|
|
83,005
|
(8,028)
|
-
|
8,389
|
(223)
|
4,338
|
87,481
|
Disposals
|
|
(30,993)
|
-
|
(5,549)
|
(737)
|
(6,960)
|
(4)
|
(44,243)
|
Disposal of
subsidiaries
|
|
(918)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(5)
|
(923)
|
Balance as of
December 31, 2015
|
|
930,512
|
228,225
|
314,592
|
68,370
|
60,578
|
49,252
|
1,651,529
|
Accumulated
amortization
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance as of
January 1, 2015
|
|
521,519
|
47,483
|
215,604
|
37,083
|
56,511
|
27,123
|
905,323
|
Additions
(2)
|
|
76,631
|
(1,481)
|
14,152
|
6,234
|
1,912
|
3,566
|
101,014
|
Disposals
|
|
(30,130)
|
-
|
(5,549)
|
(711)
|
(6,960)
|
(4)
|
(43,354)
|
Loss from
impairment
|
|
1,175
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1,175
|
Disposal of
subsidiaries
|
|
(78)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(78)
|
Balance as of
December 31, 2015
|
|
569,117
|
46,002
|
224,207
|
42,606
|
51,463
|
30,685
|
964,080
|
Amortized
balance as of December 31, 2015
|
|
361,395
|
182,223
|
90,385
|
25,764
|
9,115
|
18,567
|
687,449
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1)
Intangible assets
on purchase of products includes mainly consideration paid pursuant
to agreements from 2001 and 2002 attributed to rights in
intellectual property, trademarks, trade name, technological
know-how, and information with respect to customers and suppliers
of raw materials.
(2)
Including effect of
foreign currency translation differences in respect of foreign
operations.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
10 - Intangible Assets (cont’d)
|
|
|
|
Intangible
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
assets
on
|
|
Marketing
|
|
|
|
|
Product
|
|
purchase
of
|
|
rights
and
|
|
|
|
|
registration
|
Goodwill
|
products(1)
|
Software
|
trademarks
|
Other
|
Total
|
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Cost
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance as of
January 1, 2014
|
|
798,847
|
245,368
|
329,583
|
52,348
|
71,193
|
49,043
|
1,546,382
|
Additions
(2)
|
|
83,650
|
(9,115)
|
–
|
10,166
|
(259)
|
(687)
|
83,755
|
Disposals
|
|
(3,079)
|
–
|
(9,442)
|
(1,796)
|
(3,173)
|
(2,700)
|
(20,190)
|
Transition from
consolidation to equity
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
accounted
company
|
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
(733)
|
(733)
|
Balance as of
December 31, 2014
|
|
879,418
|
236,253
|
320,141
|
60,718
|
67,761
|
44,923
|
1,609,214
|
Accumulated
amortization
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance as of
January 1, 2014
|
|
454,536
|
48,722
|
210,525
|
33,826
|
49,411
|
25,664
|
822,684
|
Additions
(2)
|
|
70,041
|
(1,239)
|
14,521
|
5,053
|
10,273
|
4,159
|
102,808
|
Disposals
|
|
(3,058)
|
–
|
(9,442)
|
(1,796)
|
(3,173)
|
(2,700)
|
(20,169)
|
Balance as of
December 31, 2014
|
|
521,519
|
47,483
|
215,604
|
37,083
|
56,511
|
27,123
|
905,323
|
Amortized
balance as of December 31, 2014
|
|
357,899
|
188,770
|
104,537
|
23,635
|
11,250
|
17,800
|
703,891
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1)
Intangible assets
on purchase of products includes mainly consideration paid pursuant
to agreements from 2001 and 2002 attributed to rights in
intellectual property, trademarks, trade name, technological
know-how, and information with respect to customers and suppliers
of raw materials.
(2)
Including effect of
foreign currency translation differences in respect of foreign
operations.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
11 - Loans and Credit from Banks and Other Lenders
|
December
31
|
December
31
|
|
2015
|
2014
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Credit
from banks
|
|
|
Overdrafts
|
15,225
|
10,234
|
Short-term
credit
|
103,725
|
286,587
|
|
118,950
|
296,821
|
|
|
|
Current maturities
– other
|
109
|
109
|
Current maturities
of long-term loans from banks
|
103,741
|
74,276
|
|
|
|
|
222,800
|
371,206
|
B.
Regarding financial
covenants – see Note
20C.
Note
12 - Trade Payables
|
December
31
|
December
31
|
|
2015
|
2014
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Open
accounts
|
511,534
|
615,014
|
Post-dated
checks
|
42,823
|
35,815
|
|
|
|
|
554,357
|
650,829
|
|
|
|
Note
13 - Other Payables
|
December
31
|
December
31
|
|
2015
|
2014
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Liabilities to
employees and other liabilities in respect of
|
|
|
salaries and
wages
|
103,333
|
109,415
|
Government
institutions
|
11,819
|
9,642
|
Payables in respect
of transactions in derivatives
|
125,640
|
295,554
|
Financial
institutions
|
13,078
|
6,471
|
Accrued
expenses
|
77,904
|
81,618
|
Payables in respect
of intangibles assets
|
11,757
|
9,042
|
Payables in respect
of business combination
|
8,237
|
827
|
Liabilities for
discounts
|
61,004
|
92,955
|
Provisions for
legal claims
|
12,930
|
11,233
|
Other
|
43,590
|
43,057
|
|
|
|
|
469,292
|
659,814
|
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
14 - Long-Term Loans from Banks
|
December
31
|
December
31
|
|
2015
|
2014
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Loans from
banks
|
277,449
|
338,415
|
Less –
current maturities
|
103,741
|
74,276
|
|
|
|
|
173,708
|
264,139
|
|
|
|
B.
Regarding the
commitment of the Company and certain subsidiaries to banks to
maintain certain financial covenants, mainly debt-equity and
profitability ratios – see Note 20C.
Note
15 - Debentures
On December 4,
2006, the Company issued to institutional investors three series of
debentures, Series B, C and D, in the aggregate
amount of NIS 2,350 million par value, in exchange for their
par value.
During 2008, the
Company purchased by itself and through a wholly-owned subsidiary,
a cumulative total of NIS 80.4 million par value debentures (Series
B), at a total cost of $16,425 thousand. Due to the Company's
purchase, debentures with a par value of NIS 12.5 million were
de-listed from trading.
On March 25, 2009,
the Company issued debentures by expanding Series C and D, in the
total amount of NIS 1,133 million par value debentures for a
consideration of 101.56% and 98.95% of its par value,
respectively.
On January 16,
2012, the Company issued debentures by expanding Series B and D, in
the total amount of NIS 1,054 million par value debentures for a
consideration of 85.84% and 103.36% of their par values,
respectively.
On January 7, 2013,
the Company issued debentures by expanding Series B, in the total
amount of NIS 600 million par value debentures for a consideration
of 94.88% of their par value.
On February 9,
2014, the Company issued debentures by expanding Series D, in the
total amount of NIS 487.8 million par value debentures for a
consideration of 106.74% of their par value.
On February 1,
2015, the Company issued 533,330 units composed of NIS 533.3
million par value debentures (Series B), which were issued by means
of an expansion of the Series, in exchange for 103.59% of their par
value and 2,667 non-marketable options. Each option is exercisable
for NIS 100 par value debentures (Series B) in exchange for a
consideration of NIS 127. In the first and second quarters of 2015,
all of the warrants were exercised.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
15 - Debentures (cont'd)
The debentures
issued are broken down into three series, as follows:
1.
Series B
debentures, in the amount of NIS 3,563.5 million par value,
linked to the CPI and bearing interest at the base annual rate
of 5.15%. The debenture principal is to be repaid in
17 equal payments in the years 2020 through 2036. The
issuance costs for this series amounted to $4,144
thousand.
2.
Series C
debentures, in the amount of NIS 1,126 million par value,
linked to the CPI and bearing interest at the base annual rate
of 4.45%. The debenture principal repaid in 4 equal
payments in the years 2010 through 2013. The issuance costs
for this series amounted to $1,591 thousand.
3.
Series D
debentures, in the amount of NIS 1,735.4 million par value,
unlinked and bearing interest at the base annual rate of 6.5%.
The debenture principal of the series issued in 2006 and 2009
is to be repaid in 6 equal payments in the years 2011
through 2016. The debenture principal of the series issued in
2012 is to be repaid in 5 equal payments in the years 2012
through 2016 and the debenture principal of the series issued
in 2014 is to be repaid in 3 equal payments in the years 2014
through 2016. The issuance costs for this series amounted to
$2,775 thousand.
On November 30,
2010 through 2013, the Company repaid a total of NIS 1,126
million par value debentures (Series C), which amounted to about
$358.3 million, as payment of the debenture principal of Series C.
The principal payment made on November 30, 2013, was the final
payment where as a result thereof the principal was repaid in
full.
On November 30,
2011 through 2015, the Company repaid a total of NIS 1,346.8
million par value debentures (Series D), which amounted to about
$354.3 million, as payment of the debenture principal of Series
D.
A.
Linkage
base and interest rates:
|
|
Interest
rate
|
|
|
|
|
as
of
|
|
|
|
|
balance
sheet
|
|
|
|
|
date
|
Par
value
|
Total
|
|
Linkage
terms
|
%
|
NIS
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Debentures –
Series B
|
CPI
|
5.15
|
3,483,117
|
1,056,380
|
Debentures –
Series D
|
Unlinked
|
6.5
|
388,546
|
100,789
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
3,871,663
|
1,157,169
|
|
|
|
|
|
First year (current
maturities)
|
|
|
100,789
|
Second
year
|
|
|
-
|
Third
year
|
|
|
-
|
Fourth
year
|
|
|
-
|
Fifth year and
thereafter
|
|
|
1,056,380
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,157,169
|
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
16 - Other Long-Term Liabilities
|
December
31
|
December
31
|
|
2015
|
2014
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Liabilities in
respect of claims
|
2,267
|
1,920
|
Long-term
transactions in derivatives
|
4,107
|
5,865
|
Liability in
respect of business combinations
|
1,991
|
8,360
|
Liability in
respect of payments to the Chief Scientist
|
1,590
|
1,730
|
Other provisions
and liabilities
|
19,278
|
11,286
|
|
|
|
|
29,233
|
29,161
|
|
|
|
Note
17 - Income Taxes
Details
regarding the tax environment of the Group
(1)
Set forth below are
the tax rates in Israel relevant to the Company for
2013–2015:
2015 –
26.5%
2014 –
26.5%
2013 –
25%
On January 4, 2016,
the Knesset plenum passed the Law for amending the Income Tax
Ordinance (Number 216) - 2016 which determined, inter alia, that
the corporate tax rate would be reduced by 1.5% to a rate of 25% as
from 2016 onwards.
If the law had been
substantively enacted before December 31, 2015, the effect of the
change on the financial statements as at December 31, 2015 was
insignificant.
(2)
In January 12, 2012
Amendment 188 to the Income Tax Ordinance (New Version) - 1961
(hereinafter - “the Ordinance”) was published in the
Official Gazette. The amendment amended Section 87A to the
Ordinance, and provides a temporary order whereby Accounting
Standard No. 29 “Adoption of International Financial
Reporting Standards (IFRS)” that was issued by the Israel
Accounting Standards Board shall not apply when determining the
taxable income for the tax years 2007-2011 even if this standard
was applied when preparing the financial statements (hereinafter -
“the Temporary Order”). On July 31, 2014 Amendment 202
to the Ordinance was issued, by which the Temporary Order was
extended to the 2012 and 2013 tax years. Taxable income for
2014,was also calculated by the Temporary Order above.
(3)
The subsidiaries
outside of Israel are assessed based on the tax laws in the country
of their residence.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
17 - Income Taxes (cont'd)
B.
Benefits
under the Law for the Encouragement of Capital
Investments
Industrial
enterprises of companies in Israel were granted “Approved
Enterprise” or “Beneficiary Enterprise” status
under the Israeli Law for the Encouragement of Capital Investments,
1959. Part of the income deriving from the “Approved
Enterprise” or “Beneficiary Enterprise” during
the benefit period is subject to tax at the rate of up to 25% (the
total benefit period is seven years and in certain circumstances up
to ten years, but may not exceed 14 years from the date of the
Letter of Approval and 12 years from the date the “Approved
Enterprise” commenced operations or not more than
12 years from the election year for a “Benefitted
Enterprise”).
Other industrial
enterprises of subsidiaries in Israel are entitled to a tax
exemption for periods of between two and six years and a tax rate
of up to 25% for the remainder of the benefit period. Should a
dividend be distributed from the tax-exempt income, the
subsidiaries will be liable for tax on the income from which the
dividend was distributed at a rate of 25%.
The aforementioned
benefits are conditional upon compliance with certain conditions
specified in the Law, related Regulations and the Letters of
Approval, in accordance with which the investments in the Approved
Enterprises were made. Failure to meet these conditions may lead to
cancellation of the benefits, in whole or in part, and to repayment
of any benefits already received, together with interest.
Management believes that the companies are in compliance with these
conditions.
C.
Amendment
to the Law for the Encouragement of Capital Investments,
1959
On December 29,
2010 the Knesset approved the Economic Policy Law for 2011-2012,
which includes an amendment to the Law for the Encouragement of
Capital Investments – 1959 (hereinafter – “the
Amendment”). The Amendment is effective from January 1, 2011
and its provisions apply to preferred income derived or accrued in
2011 and thereafter by a preferred company, per the definition of
these terms in the Amendment. Companies can choose not to be
included in the scope of the amendment to the Encouragement Law and
to stay in the scope of the law before its amendment until the end
of the benefits period of its approved/beneficiary
enterprise.
The Amendment
provides that only companies in Development Area A will be entitled
to the grants track and that they will be entitled to receive
benefits under this track and under the tax benefits track at the
same time. In addition, the existing tax benefit tracks were
eliminated (the tax exempt track, the “Ireland” track
and the “Strategic” track) and two new tax tracks were
introduced in their place, a preferred enterprise and a special
preferred enterprise, which mainly provide a uniform and reduced
tax rate for all the company’s income entitled to benefits.
On August 5, 2013 the Knesset passed the Law for Changes in
National Priorities (Legislative Amendments for Achieving Budget
Objectives in the Years 2013 and 2014) – 2013, which raised
the tax rates on preferred income as from the 2014 tax year as
follows: 9% for Development Area A and 16% for the rest of the
country (compared with 7% for Development Area A and 12.5% for the
rest of the country in 2013). Furthermore, an enterprise that meets
the definition of a special preferred enterprise is entitled to
benefits for a period of 10 consecutive years and a reduced tax
rate of 5% in Development Area A and of 8% in the rest of the
country.
The Amendment also
provides that no tax will apply to a dividend distributed out of
preferred income to a shareholder that is an Israeli resident
company. A tax rate of 20% shall apply to a dividend distributed
out of preferred income to an individual shareholder or foreign
resident, subject to double taxation prevention
treaties.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
17 - Income Taxes (cont'd)
C.
Amendment
to the Law for the Encouragement of Capital Investments, 1959
(cont'd)
Furthermore, the
Amendment provides relief with respect to the non-payment of tax on
a dividend received by an Israeli resident company from profits of
an approved/alternative/beneficiary enterprise that accrued in the
benefits period according to the version of the law before its
amendment, if the company distributing the dividend notifies the
tax authorities by June 30, 2015 that it is applying the provisions
of the Amendment and the dividend is distributed after the date of
the notice (hereinafter- “the relief”). Furthermore, a
distribution from profits of the exempt enterprise will be subject
to tax by the distributing company.
As of the report
date, the companies in Israel adopted the amendment to the Law and,
accordingly, the deferred taxes that are expected to be realized
were recorded based on the tax rates in the amended
law.
D.
Benefits
under the Law for the Encouragement of Industry (Taxes),
1969
Under the Israeli
Law for the Encouragement of Industry (Taxes) 1969, the Company is
an Industrial Holding Company and some of the subsidiaries in
Israel are “Industrial Companies”. The main benefit
under this law is the filing of consolidated income tax returns
(the Company files a consolidated income tax return with Adama
Makhteshim) and amortization of know-how over
8 years.
E.
Deferred
tax assets and liabilities
(1)
Deferred
tax assets and liabilities recognized
Deferred taxes are
calculated at the tax rate expected to be in effect on the date of
the reversal, as stated above. Deferred taxes for subsidiaries
operating outside of Israel were calculated according to the
relevant tax rates in each country.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
17 - Income Taxes (cont'd)
E.
Deferred
tax assets and liabilities (cont'd)
(1)
Deferred
tax assets and liabilities recognized
The movement in
deferred tax assets and liabilities is attributed to the following
items:
|
Fixed
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
assets
and
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
intangible
|
Employee
|
Tax
loss
|
|
|
|
|
assets
|
benefits
|
carryforwards
|
Inventories
|
Other
|
Total
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Deferred
tax asset
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(liability)
balance as
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
at
January 1, 2014
|
(64,970)
|
14,664
|
37,354
|
*
52,405
|
26,198
|
65,651
|
Changes recognized
in
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
the statement
of income
|
(2,218)
|
(2,061)
|
2,942
|
4,159
|
(3,038)
|
(216)
|
Disposal of
subsidiaries
|
–
|
–
|
(42)
|
–
|
–
|
(42)
|
Changes recognized
in
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
other
comprehensive
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
income
|
660
|
(264)
|
77
|
107
|
(3,045)
|
(2,465)
|
Deferred
tax asset
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(liability)
balance as
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
at
January 1, 2015
|
(66,528)
|
12,339
|
40,331
|
56,671
|
20,115
|
62,928
|
Changes recognized
in
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
the statement
of income
|
(3,997)
|
712
|
(3,742)
|
1,706
|
(5,477)
|
(10,798)
|
Changes recognized
in
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
other
comprehensive
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
income
|
219
|
(415)
|
(14)
|
-
|
681
|
471
|
Deferred
tax asset
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(liability)
balance as
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
at
December 31, 2015
|
(70,306)
|
12,636
|
36,575
|
58,377
|
15,319
|
52,601
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December
31
|
December
31
|
|
|
|
|
|
2015
|
2014
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Presented
in:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred tax
assets
|
|
|
|
|
75,196
|
*
82,623
|
Deferred tax
liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
(22,595)
|
(19,695)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
|
52,601
|
62,928
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
* Immaterial
adjustment of the comparative figures – see Note
2D.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
17 - Income Taxes (cont’d)
E.
Deferred
tax assets and liabilities (cont’d)
(1)
Deferred
tax assets and liabilities recognized (cont’d)
The deferred tax
asset balance for tax loss carryforwards is mainly from a
subsidiary in Brazil and subsidiaries in Israel. Deferred tax
assets were recognized as management considered it probable that
future taxable profits will be available against which they can be
utilized or in the amount of the deferred tax
liabilities.
According to the
existing tax laws in the countries in which deferred taxes were
recognized, the utilization period of deductible temporary
differences and tax losses carryforward does not expire. However,
Brazil does limit the amount of tax loss carryforwards that may be
offset every year (30% of annual taxable income).
The main supporting
evidence used by the Company for the purpose of recognizing a tax
asset is based on the characteristics of the industry in which the
company operates, including: the agrochemicals industry is
characterized by stability and established products based on
traditional chemistry, not influenced by significant technological
developments.
Brazil is one of
the Group's main growth engines, due mainly to the vacant
cultivation areas and because Brazil is a key factor in the
production of major agricultural crops, in domestic consumption and
in global exporting.
(2)
Unrecognized
deferred tax assets
Deferred tax assets
have not been recognized in respect of the following
items:
|
|
|
December
31
|
December
31
|
|
|
|
2015
|
2014
|
|
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Tax
losses
|
|
|
242,373
|
262,757
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred tax assets
have not been recognized in respect of these items, since it is not
probable that foreseeable future taxable profit will be available
against which the Group can use the benefits
therefrom.
F.
Components
of income taxes expenses (income)
|
For
the year ended December 31
|
|
2015
|
2014
|
2013
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Current
tax expenses (income)
|
|
|
|
Current
year
|
34,381
|
48,250
|
50,204
|
Adjustments for
previous years, net
|
4,083
|
(1,564)
|
3,133
|
|
38,464
|
46,686
|
53,337
|
Deferred
tax expenses (income)
|
|
|
|
Creation and
reversal of temporary
|
|
|
|
differences
|
9,982
|
216
|
(17,105)
|
Change in the tax
rate
|
816
|
–
|
8,318
|
|
10,798
|
216
|
(8,787)
|
|
|
|
|
Total
income taxes expenses
|
49,262
|
46,902
|
44,550
|
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
17 - Income Taxes (cont'd)
G.
Reconciliation
between the theoretical tax and the tax expense
Following is
reconciliation between the theoretical tax and the tax expense
(income) included in the statement of income:
|
For
the year ended December 31
|
|
2015
|
2014
|
2013
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Profit before taxes
on income
|
159,037
|
192,917
|
171,621
|
Company’s
main tax rate
|
26.5%
|
26.5%
|
25%
|
Tax calculated
according to the main tax rate
|
42,145
|
51,123
|
42,905
|
Tax benefits from
Approved Enterprises
|
(4,278)
|
(1,668)
|
(3,246)
|
Difference between
measurement basis of income
|
|
|
|
for financial
statement and for tax purposes
|
26,925
|
11,663
|
8,106
|
Taxable income and
temporary differences at
|
|
|
|
other tax
rates
|
(26,569)
|
(19,949)
|
(14,677)
|
Taxes in respect of
prior years
|
4,083
|
(1,564)
|
3,133
|
Temporary
differences and losses in the report
|
|
|
|
year for
which deferred taxes were not created
|
5,009
|
7,545
|
9,816
|
Utilization of tax
losses from prior years for which
|
|
|
|
deferred
taxes were not created
|
(2,484)
|
(1,904)
|
(4,235)
|
Creation of
deferred taxes for tax losses from
|
|
|
|
previous
years for which deferred taxes were not
|
|
|
|
created in
the past
|
(1,228)
|
(5,525)
|
(20,288)
|
Non-deductible
expenses and other differences
|
4,843
|
7,181
|
14,718
|
Effect of change in
tax rate in respect of deferred
|
|
|
|
taxes
|
816
|
–
|
8,318
|
|
|
|
|
|
49,262
|
46,902
|
44,550
|
|
|
|
|
Effective tax
rate
|
30.98%
|
24.31%
|
25.96%
|
|
|
|
|
H.
Income
taxes in respect of other comprehensive income
|
For
the year ended December 31
|
|
2015
|
2014
|
2013
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tax
|
|
|
|
|
|
Before
|
Tax
|
Net
|
Before
|
benefit
|
Net
|
Before
|
Tax
|
Net
|
|
tax
|
expense
|
of
tax
|
tax
|
(expense)
|
of
tax
|
tax
|
benefit
|
of
tax
|
|
$
thousands
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effective portion
of
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
changes in
fair value
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
of cash flow
hedges
|
58,521
|
(6,254)
|
52,267
|
56,426
|
(1,500)
|
54,926
|
(19,145)
|
(620)
|
(19,765)
|
Net changes in fair
value
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
of cash flow
hedges
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
transferred
to the
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
statement of
income
|
(70,060)
|
6,360
|
(63,700)
|
14,356
|
(1,523)
|
12,833
|
(13,174)
|
738
|
(12,436)
|
Re-measurement
of
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
defined
benefit plan
|
3,404
|
(436)
|
2,968
|
935
|
(53)
|
882
|
170
|
(47)
|
123
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
(8,135)
|
(330)
|
(8,465)
|
71,717
|
(3,076)
|
68,641
|
(32,149)
|
71
|
(32,078)
|
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
17 - Taxes on Income (cont'd)
Adama Agan, Adama
Makhteshim, Lycored and the Company have received final tax
assessments up to and including the year ended 2011.
J.
Losses
and deductions available for carryforward to future
years
The amount of the
carryforward of unused tax losses at the balance sheet date is
$489.6 million.
The Group has
created a deferred tax asset of approximately $37 million for
carryforward of unused tax losses, based on management's assessment
that it is probable that these losses will be realized in future
years.
K.
Additional
Information
Regarding tax
claims against a subsidiary in Brazil – see Note
19D(1).
Note
18 - Employee Benefits
Employee benefits
include post-employment benefits, other long-term benefits,
short-term benefits, termination benefits and share-based payments.
Likewise, the Company has a defined contribution plan for some of
its employees, which is subject to Section 14 of the Israeli
Severance Pay Law, 1963.
Severance
pay and retirement grants in Israel
The Company and its
subsidiaries in Israel make regular deposits with
“Nativ” (the Pension Fund of the Workers and Employees
of the Histadrut Ltd.) and insurance companies, conferring pension
rights or severance pay upon reaching retirement age. Amounts
deposited in the pension fund are not included in the balance sheet
because they are not managed or controlled by the
companies.
Employees dismissed
before reaching retirement age, to which Section 14 of the
Severance Pay Law does not apply, will be eligible for severance
benefits, calculated on the basis of their most recent salary. In
cases that the amounts accumulated in the pension fund are not
sufficient to cover the calculated severance benefits, the
companies will cover the deficit.
In addition to
their above mentioned pension rights, most employees are entitled
to receive retirement grants at the rate of 2.33% of their salary
at retirement age. The accrual in the balance sheet covers the
companies’ obligations to pay retirement grants as mentioned
above, as well as the full projected liability to pay severance
benefits to some of their employees for the period prior to the
date on which these employees joined the pension plan, during which
period no deposits had been made in the fund in the name of the
employee.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
18 - Employee Benefits (cont’d)
Early
retirement pension
The financial
statements include a liability for payment of pension benefits to a
number of employees whose work was terminated before they reached
retirement age. The liability was calculated on actuarial basis
taking into account the period from the date their employment was
terminated until the date stipulated in the agreement, on the basis
of the present value of the pension payments.
Regarding the
agreements reached by the Company with the Histadrut Haclalit
(General Organization of Workers in Israel) and with the
workers’ councils of the subsidiaries in Israel during 2010
– see Note 19A(9).
Employee
Benefits
|
|
December
31,
|
December
31,
|
|
|
2015
|
2014
|
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Present value of
unfunded obligations
|
23,757
|
24,159
|
Present value of
funded obligations
|
36,658
|
40,630
|
Total present value
of obligations
|
60,415
|
64,789
|
|
|
|
Less – fair
value of plan's assets
|
(16,794)
|
18,408
|
|
|
|
Total recognized
liability for defined benefit plan, net
|
43,621
|
46,381
|
|
|
|
Liability in
respect of early retirement
|
32,271
|
30,598
|
Liability for other
short-term benefits
|
19,734
|
19,827
|
Liability for other
long-term benefits
|
16,758
|
16,956
|
Total employee
benefits, net
|
112,384
|
113,762
|
|
|
|
Presented in the
following items:
|
|
|
Other
payables
|
41,832
|
43,305
|
Long-term employees
benefits
|
70,552
|
70,457
|
|
112,384
|
113,762
|
|
|
|
The liability for
salaries, accompanying benefits and bonuses are included in the
“other payables” category.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
18 - Employee Benefits (cont'd)
Post-employment
benefit plans – defined benefit plan
(1)
Movement
in the net liability (assets) in respect of defined benefit plans
and their components
|
Defined
benefit obligation
|
Fair
value of plan assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance as of
January 1
|
64,789
|
71,272
|
18,408
|
20,085
|
46,381
|
51,187
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expense/income
recognized
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
in
profit and loss:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current service
cost
|
3,308
|
3,409
|
–
|
–
|
3,308
|
3,409
|
Past service
cost
|
–
|
154
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
154
|
Interest
costs
|
2,215
|
1,995
|
607
|
559
|
1,608
|
1,436
|
Changes in exchange
rates
|
(1,078)
|
(7,718)
|
(575)
|
(2,216)
|
(503)
|
(5,502)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Included
in other
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
comprehensive
income:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Actuarial losses
from
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
changes in
the demographic
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
assumptions
|
(469)
|
(672)
|
–
|
–
|
(469)
|
(672)
|
Actuarial gains
(losses) from
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
changes in
the financial
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
assumptions
|
(3,614)
|
8,213
|
–
|
–
|
(3,614)
|
8,213
|
Other actuarial
gains (losses)
|
(243)
|
(7,460)
|
(663)
|
641
|
420
|
(8,101)
|
Actual return less
interest
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
income
|
(50)
|
104
|
(309)
|
479
|
259
|
(375)
|
Foreign currency
translation
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
differences
in respect of
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
foreign
operations
|
(44)
|
(81)
|
–
|
–
|
(44)
|
(81)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additional
movements:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Benefits
paid
|
(4,214)
|
(4,427)
|
(2,008)
|
(2,570)
|
(2,206)
|
(1,857)
|
Contributions paid
by the
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Group
|
–
|
–
|
1,134
|
1,430
|
(1,334)
|
(1,430)
|
Classification of
short-term
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
employee
benefits
|
(185)
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
(185)
|
–
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance
as of
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December
31
|
60,415
|
64,789
|
16,794
|
18,408
|
43,621
|
46,381
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
18 - Employee Benefits (cont'd)
(2)
Actuarial
assumptions and sensitivity analysis
The principal
actuarial assumptions at the reporting date (weighted
average)
Discount rate on
December 31
|
1.7
|
1.4
|
0.8
|
The assumptions
regarding the future mortality rate are based on published
statistical data and acceptable mortality rates.
Possible reasonable
changes as of the date of the report in one of the relevant
actuarial assumptions, assuming the other assumptions remain
unchanged, would have affected the defined benefit obligation as
follows:
|
|
As
of December 31, 2015
|
|
|
Increase
of 1%
|
Decrease
of 1%
|
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Discount
rate
|
(5,399)
|
6,742
|
(3)
Impact
of the plan on the Group’s future cash flows
The Group expects
$1,084 thousand in contributions to be paid to the funded defined
benefit plan in 2016.
(4)
Post-employment
benefit plans – defined contribution plans
|
For
the year ended December 31
|
|
2015
|
2014
|
2013
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Amount recognized
as an expense in respect of
|
|
|
|
defined
contribution plan
|
3,093
|
3,237
|
3,202
|
Note
19 - Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
1.
On December 30,
2015, the Company's general meeting of shareholders has resolved
(after the approval of the board of directors from December 30,
2015 and the approval of the Remuneration Committee and the Audit
Committee from December 29 2015) to approve the framework decision
of the Company regarding the entry into agreement with annual
insurance policies for the insurance of directors and officers,
under which the liability of directors and officers of the Company
and its subsidiaries in Israel and abroad will be insured, from
time to time, including directors and officers who are controlling
shareholders of the Company (hereinafter - "insurance policies")
provided that said agreements meet the conditions set forth in the
framework decision. The insurance policies will be for several
insurance periods which in aggregate will not exceed five years
(i.e. 5-year insurance periods the last of which is up to December
31, 2020).
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
19 - Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
(cont’d)
The liability of
directors and officers of the Company and its subsidiaries
(including officers who might be considered controlling
shareholders) is covered by an insurance policy, in which the
liability limit is $100 million for each insurance occurrence and
for the insurance period plus reasonable legal defense expenses in
accordance with the terms of the policy. On January 1, 2016, the
Company entered into an insurance policy agreement with Clal
Insurance Company for the period ending December 31, 2016 in
accordance with the terms of the framework decision as specified
above and according to the Company's remuneration
policy.
2.
On October 8, 2007,
the General Meeting of the shareholders of the Company approved
giving a commitment for advance indemnification to officers by
granting letters of indemnity to Company officers (including
officers who might be considered controlling shareholders). At the
same time, the Company’s General Meeting approved an
amendment to the sections of the Articles of Association dealing
with exemption, insurance and indemnity of Company officers. On
November 7, 2011, the Company’s Board of Directors resolved
to approve an amendment to the letters of indemnity given in the
past by the Company to the directors and officers that serve and/or
will serve from time to time in the Company and/or companies it
controls, whereby provisions will be included with the objective of
modifying the letters of indemnity for the amendments made to the
legislation regarding exemption, indemnity and officers’
insurance and to the provisions of the Efficiency in Enforcement
Processes in the Securities Authority (Legislative Amendments),
2011 (hereinafter - “Amendment of Letters of
Indemnity”). Further to the resolution of the Company’s
Board of Directors, the Company’s General Meeting held on
November 17, 2011 approved the amendment to the letters of
indemnity that have been and will be issued to
directors.
On August 10, 2015
the Company's general meeting of shareholders after the approval by
the board of directors dated August 10, 2015 and the approval of
the Remuneration Committee from August 6, 2015 approved the grant
of a commitment for exemption of officers and directors serving in
the Company and to officers and directors who will serve on the
Company from time to time. The conditions of the exemption
commitment are identical for all officers and directors of the
Company and in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Law,
1999 (hereinafter - the "Companies Law"), the Company's articles
and its remuneration policy.
3.
Regarding
undertakings of the Company and its subsidiaries as part of a
securitization agreement – see Note 4.
4.
Regarding
undertakings with interested parties – see Note
28.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
19 - Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
(cont’d)
5.
In July 2006, Adama
Agan entered into an agreement with Ashdod Energy Ltd. (hereinafter
– “Ashdod Energy”), which was modified from time
to time, pursuant to which Adama Agan rents to Ashdod Energy, as a
subtenant, approximately 13.5 Dunams of land, in the construction
period and about 8 Dunams in the operation period according to the
terms of the agreement, which is part of a 22.25 Dunams of land
rented by Adama Agan from Israel Lands Administration, on which
Ashdod Energy will construct and operate a power plant for
production of electricity and steam, based on the use of natural
gas.
Furthermore,
according to the agreement, Ashdod Energy will supply electricity
and steam to Adama Agan for a period of 24 years and 11 months from
the financial closing date or until the end of the rental period of
the adjacent real estate (as defined in the agreement), whichever
is earlier and in any case for a period that will not end before 24
years and 11 months from October 10, 2010. When the power plant
begins commercial production, the discount embedded in the tariffs
for electricity and steam will serve as full payment of the rent,
which comes to $80,000 for each year of rental. The construction
projects and the building of the power plant are the responsibility
of and at the expense of Ashdod Energy, which is also responsible
for obtaining the necessary permits and licenses required by law.
As of the report date, the construction of the power plant was
completed and now operates.
6.
In May 2007, Adama
Makhteshim entered into an agreement with Ramat Hanegev Energy Ltd.
(hereinafter – “Negev Energy”), a third party
that is not related to the Company, which has been amended
periodically, to build operate own and deliver a power plant in
Naot Hovav (hereinafter - “the Agreement”). As a result
of the Agreement, the parties signed a sub-rental agreement,
pursuant to which Adama Makhteshim rents to Negev Energy, as a
subtenant, an area of 19,317 square meters, for the purpose of
building and operating a power plant pursuant to the agreement
(hereinafter - “the Sublease Agreement”). As a result
of the Sublease Agreement, an area of 19,317 square meters of the
land leased by Adama Makhteshim from Israel Lands Administration
(ILA) according to a capitalized lease contract.
Pursuant to the
Agreement, Negev Energy will construct and operate a power plant
for production of electricity and steam, based on the use of
natural gas. The consideration to be received for rental of the
land is not material to the Company. Furthermore, according to the
Agreement, Negev Energy will supply electricity, steam, gas
emissions for creation of carbon dioxide, soft water, distilled
water and compressed air to Adama Makhteshim’s facilities in
Naot Hovav for a period of twenty-four years and eleven months from
the date of the area was made available to Negev Energy.
Thereafter, the power plant will be transferred to Adama
Makhteshim’s ownership. Execution of the building and
construction work is under the responsibility and at the expense of
Negev Energy, which is also responsible for obtaining the necessary
permits and licenses required by law. As of the report date, the
construction of the power plant was completed and now
operates.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
19 - Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
(cont’d)
7.
In
November 2013, the Company acquired, through a subsidiary,
10.6% of the issued and paid-up share capital of Hubei Sanonda Co.
Ltd. (hereinafter – “Sanonda Ltd.”), for a
consideration of $56.8 million. The acquisition was made by means
of a partial tender offer for the Class B shares held by the
public.
The investment is
accounted for using the equity method. This accounting treatment is
in light of understandings between the subsidiary and CNAC in
connection with the conduct of the parties with respect to the
process of making decisions and protecting the subsidiary’s
interests in Sanonda Ltd., which provides the subsidiary
significant influence over Sanonda Ltd.
For details
regarding the approval of an agreement for the sale of Sanonda Ltd.
Class B shares which are held by the Company to Sanonda Ltd.,
subject to the completion of the Sanonda transaction, as mentioned
below, see Note 19A(8) below.
8.
On October 1,
2014, an agreement was signed pursuant to which the Company entered
into an undertaking with CNAC whereby on the completion date of the
transaction and subject to fulfillment of its contingent terms,
including the receipt of the required governmental approvals and
all of the approvals required from third parties the Company will
acquire, through a wholly-owned subsidiary (hereinafter –
“the Purchaser”) from CNAC through a wholly-owned
subsidiary (hereinafter – “the Seller”), in a
single lot, 100% of the issued and paid-up share capital of
Jingzhou Sanonda Holding Co., Ltd. (hereinafter –
“Sanonda Holding”), a private holding company that was
incorporated in China and the primary holding of which is the
holding of Class A shares, which constitute about 20.15%
of the issued share capital of Sanonda Ltd., which is a public
company the shares of which are traded on the stock exchange in
Shanzan, China, wherein the Company holds, prior to the said
transaction, Class B shares, constituting 10.6% of the issued
and paid-up share capital of Sanonda Ltd.; along with 100% of the
issued and paid-up share capital of three private companies:
Jiangsu Anpon Electro-Chemical Co., Ltd.; Jiangsu Maidao
Agrochemical Co., Ltd. and Jiangsu Huaihe Chemical Co., Ltd.
(hereinafter together with Sanonda Holding – “the
Companies in China”).(hereinafter – “the purchase
agreement”).
The undertaking in
the purchase agreement was approved on September 30, 2014 by
the Company’s Audit Committee and its Board of Directors,
after receipt of a recommendation of a special committee of the
Board of Directors and approval by the General Meeting of the
Company’s shareholders.
Pursuant to the
purchase agreement, the Purchaser is to pay the Seller, in cash, on
the completion date, the amount of 1,987 million yuans (hereinafter
– “the Consideration”) constituting as of
December 31, 2015 about $306 million. The final dollar amount of
the Consideration will be determined based on the currency rate of
exchange that will be in effect on the closing date.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
19 - Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
(cont’d)
Pursuant to the
provisions of the purchase agreement and since the transaction was
not completed by March 31, 2015, the parties hold discussions
concerning the alternatives to carry out the transaction, under
which the Company and its shareholders are examining various
possibilities with respect to execution of the business combination
between the Company and the Companies in China, this being either
by means of completion of the transaction, by necessary changes or
in other ways including by share exchanges among the shareholders
of the Company and Sanonda Ltd. as listed below.
On August 16, 2015,
the Company announced that shareholders of the Company have
informed that they are exploring a possible transaction with
Sanonda Ltd under which - the Company's shareholders will transfer
all of their shares in the Company to Sanonda Ltd. in return for
shares of Sanonda Ltd such that after the transaction, the Company
will be fully owned by Sanonda Ltd. (the " Sanonda
transaction").
In this regard,
Sanonda Ltd. Company submitted a proposal to purchase Class B
shares of Sanonda Ltd. that are held by the Company, in a
consideration of HK $ 7.70 per share and a total of HK $ 485
million (about $ 62 million) for all B shares, subject to the
approval of the Board and the general meeting of Sanonda Ltd and
subject to the completion of the Sanonda transaction. On February
4, 2016, the audit committee, the board of directors and
shareholders approved the Company's agreement to sell Class B
shares of Sanonda Ltd. that are held by the Company, under the
above conditions, and subject to the completion of the Sanonda
transaction.
The Company also
announced that it is considering the possibility of distributing
dividends to its current shareholders at an estimated amount of $
250 million before and next to the completion of the transaction. A
dividend of $ 100 million was declared and distributed to the
Company's shareholders on December 2015.
As the Company was
informed, the process of negotiations and the approval of the
Sanonda transaction is expected be long and take several months,
during which the relevant aspects of the transaction will be
examined, including its effect on the agreement to purchase the
shares of the companies in China, as defined above, from October
2014. It is also clarified that there is still uncertainty
concerning the maturing of the process into binding agreements, the
precise structure and the conditions of such agreements and what
will be their impact on the Company. As the process matures and the
agreements are signed, the completion of the Sanonda transaction
will be subject to significant conditions, including, among other
things, obtaining all regulatory approvals required in China,
including in connection with the agreement for the sale of B shares
and all other conditions that will be required by the shareholders
of the Company. See also note 32.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
19 - Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
(cont’d)
9.
On October 31,
2010, the Company announced that it reached agreements with the new
Histadrut and the workers committees of the subsidiaries in Israel,
Adama Makhteshim and Adama Agan, whereby the labor disputes
declared with respect to the subsidiaries’ plants will come
to an end.
Presented below are
highlights of the agreements reached in the agreement of
principles:
(1)
The Company
committed to continue to engage in manufacturing activities in
certain volumes and on certain production lines in the
subsidiaries’ plants in Israel until June 1, 2017 (“the
commitment period”).
(2)
Agreement was
reached regarding the voluntary early retirement of up to 100
employees above the age of 57 during the years 2011–2012 in
each of the subsidiaries (a total of up to 200 employees). The
names of the voluntary retirees will be agreed to between the
parties.
(3)
A special fund will
be established to assist the employees and those retiring
voluntarily.
The
employees’ representatives committed not to cause any work
disruptions due to matters settled within the framework of the
agreements between the parties, including with respect to a future
transfer of control in the Company.
On November 6,
2010, the Company's management gave the Adama Makhteshim Workers
Council its consent in principle, in accordance with the
stipulations in the agreement of principles, whereby during the
years 2013-2014, up to 50 permanent workers may retire in addition
to those already listed in the agreement of principles, subject to
all the conditions provided in the agreement of
principles.
During 2015, in
addition to provisions recorded in previous years, the Company
recorded a provision in an amount of $12 million reported in other
expenses.
B.
Contingent
liabilities
1.
In accordance with
the Israeli Law for the Encouragement of Capital Investments, 1959,
Company subsidiaries received grants from the State of Israel in
respect of investments in fixed assets made as part of plant
expansion plans approved by the Investments Center. Receipt of the
grants is conditional upon fulfilment of the terms of the Letter of
Approval that include, among others, exports at certain rates. If
the companies do not comply with the required terms, they will have
to refund the amounts of the grants, together with interest from
the date of their receipt. Managements of the subsidiaries believe
that they are in compliance with the conditions of the approval.
See also Note 9E.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
19 - Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
(cont’d)
B.
Contingent
liabilities (cont’d)
2.
In accordance with
the Israeli Law for the Encouragement of Research and Development
in Industry, 1984, subsidiaries received grants from the State of
Israel in respect of the research and development expenses they
incurred on projects approved by the Israeli Industrial Research
and Development Administration. Receipt of the grants is
conditional upon compliance with the terms of the letter of
approval which includes, among other things, the payment of
royalties to the State of Israel at rates of between 2%–3.5%
of the sales of the products, up to the amount of the State’s
participation.
The balance of the
State’s participation in the said companies’ research
and development programs (net of royalties paid in respect
thereof), after deduction of unsuccessful research projects,
amounts to approximately $1.6 million.
C.
Environmental
protection
1.
The manufacturing
processes of the Company, and the products it produces and markets,
entail environmental risks that impact the environment. The Company
invests substantial resources in order to comply with the
applicable environmental laws and attempts to prevent or minimize
the environmental risks that could occur as a result of its
activities. To the best of the Company’s knowledge, at the
date of the report, none of its applicable permits and licenses
with respect to environmental issues have been revoked. The Company
has insurance coverage for sudden, unexpected environmental
contamination in Israel and abroad. The Company estimates, based on
the opinion of its insurance consultants, that the extent of its
insurance coverage for said events is reasonable.
2.
Adama Agan’s
in Ashdod plant has been required by the Ministry of Environmental
Protection and the Water Commission to perform various land surveys
and surveys of ground water monitoring wells. Upon submission of
the surveys to the Ministry of Environmental Protection and the
Water Commission, Adama Agan was requested to submit a plan for
carrying out surveys of risks according to a methodology that was
determined by Ministry of Environmental Protection..Adama Agan also
submitted to the Water Commission a detailed plan for treating the
ground water that was accepted in principle by the Water
Commission.
Adama
Makhteshim’s plant in Be’er Sheva has been required by
the Ministry of Environmental Protection to perform an historical
land survey and examination of a sample of land gases. Up to now,
the plant has not been requested by any of the authorities to take
any additional action in this regard.
As part of the
integrated environmental regulation process, Adama
Makhteshim’s plant in Naot Hovav has been required to submit
an historical ground survey. This survey was submitted to the
Ministry of Environmental Protection in early 2015. At this stage,
the Company is unable to estimate whether additional requirements
will be imposed on it in connection with surveys or treatment of
grounds or ground water in its plants, the nature thereof, and if
such requirements will have a significant impact on the
Company.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
19 - Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
(cont’d)
D.
Claims
against subsidiaries
In the ordinary
course of business, legal claims were filed against subsidiaries,
including lawsuits, regarding claims for patent infringement. Inter
alia, from time to time, the Company, similar to other companies
operating in the market of products for plant protection is exposed
to class actions for large amounts, which it must defend against
while incurring considerable costs, even if these claims, from the
start, have no basis. In the estimation of the Company’s
management, based, inter alia, on opinions of its legal counsel
regarding the prospects of the proceedings, the financial
statements include appropriate provisions where necessary to cover
the exposure resulting from the claims. The main claims that were
filed against the subsidiaries are detailed below:
1.
Administrative
proceedings and fiscal claims are pending against a subsidiary in
Brazil (hereinafter – “Adama Brazil”), all of
which deal with demands for payment of various taxes, with respect
to which the Company has not recorded a provision in the financial
statements. The amount of these demands, which in the estimation of
Adama Brazil, based on its legal advisors, the chances that they
will prevail are lower than the chances that they will be rejected,
totals about $15.3 million.
2.
Aside from that
detailed above, various claims have been filed against Group
companies in courts throughout the world, in immaterial amounts,
for causes of action involving mainly employee-employer relations
and various civil claims, for which the Company did not record a
provision in the financial statements. The total of the claims that
in the estimation of Company management, based on its legal
advisors, the chances of their succeeding is lower than the chances
they will be rejected, amounts to about $5.5 million. In addition,
tax demands were filed against the Company, in the amount of about
$10.5 million, which in the estimation of the Group companies,
based on their legal advisors, the chances they will prevail are
lower than the chances they will be rejected. Furthermore, claims
were filed for product liability damages, for which the Company has
appropriate insurance coverage, such that the Company’s
exposure in respect thereof is limited to the amount its
self-participation requirement or the amount thereof does not
exceed the self-participation amount.
On July 24, 2011, a
financial claim and a request for approval of the claim as a class
action were received in the offices of Adama Agan, which were filed
by two residents of Moshav Nir Galim and a resident of Ashdod
alleging damages caused due to odor and noise nuisances. To the
extent the claim will be approved as a class action, the plaintiffs
assess that the amount claimed from Adama Agan is about NIS 642
million. On December 8, 2013, a decision was rendered by the
District Court in Be’er Sheva rejecting the request for
certification of the claim as a class action and charging the
plaintiffs for expenses. On February 10, 2014, the plaintiffs
filed an appeal of the said court decision to the Supreme Court. On
February 29, 2016, the appeal was fully rejected.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
20 - Liens and Financial Covenants
A.
Liabilities
to banks secured by liens:
The Company and its
subsidiaries have made commitments to banks not to register liens
on their assets in favor of other parties, except for specific
liens in the amount of about $2 million, for securing liabilities
in the amount of about $600 thousand, to the benefit of the party
financing the acquisition on certain terms, except for creation of
liens related to receipt of investment grants, as stated in
Paragraph B. below, and except for a lien on trade receivables
within the scope of the securitization agreement – see Note
4.
B.
In order to secure
fulfilment of the conditions of investment grants received (see
Note 9E), the Company’s subsidiaries have registered floating
liens in unlimited amounts on all of their assets.
C. (1) The main financial
covenants included in the financing agreements as of
December 31, 2015, are as follows:
(a)
The ratio of the
interest-bearing financial liabilities (net debt) to the
Company’s equity shall not exceed 1.25. As of
December 31, 2015 the ratio was 0.8.
(b)
The ratio of the
interest-bearing financial liabilities (net debt) to earnings
before financing expenses, taxes, depreciation and amortization
(EBITDA) for 12 months shall not exceed a ratio 4. As of
December 31, 2015, the ratio of the Company’s
interest-bearing financial liabilities (net debt) to the EBITDA for
12 months was 2.5.
(c)
The Company’s
equity will not be less than $1.22 billion. As of December 31,
2015, the Company's equity amounted to $1,567 million.
(d)
The financing
documents of one of the banks further require that the retained
earnings, according to the financial statements on every date,
shall not be less than $700 million. As of December 31, 2015, the
retained earnings were $1,126 million.
D. (1) Pursuant to agreements
the Company reached with the bank with which it signed the
securitization agreement and with the banks to which the Company is
required to maintain financial covenants by virtue of the financing
agreements, the balance of the debt under the securitization
agreement is not included as part of the financial liabilities for
purposes of examining the financial covenants.
(2)
The financing
agreements also include sections providing that a transfer of
control (as this term is defined in the relevant financing
agreements), in the Company and/or in the subsidiaries Adama
Makhteshim and Adama Agan that is made without obtaining the
advance written consents of the relevant banks, will constitute
grounds for calling the full amount of the relevant liabilities for
immediate repayment. The Company received the consents of the
relevant banks for transfer of control, in accordance with the
merger transaction that closed on October 17, 2011 with a company
from the China National Agrochemical Corporation.
E.
The securitization
agreement of trade receivables of the Company and its subsidiaries
(including the updates thereto) include the Company’s
commitment to maintain financial ratios, of which the key
commitments are below:
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
20 - Liens and Financial Covenants (cont’d)
(1)
The ratio between
the Company’s interest bearing financial liabilities (net
debt) and its equity will not exceed 1.25. As of December 31,
2015, the ratio was 0.8.
(2)
The ratio between
the Company’s interest bearing financial liabilities (net
debt) and the EBITDA for 12 months will not exceed 4. As of
December 31, 2015, this ratio was 2.5.
The securitization
agreement and the agreements with banks contain Cross Default
clauses, whereby the party opposite which the Company has
undertaken in the agreement will be allowed to demand immediate
repayment of the debts under circumstances wherein an event took
place entitling another lender of the Company and/or its
subsidiaries to call its debts for immediate repayment, in full or
part, provided that the amount of the debts and obligations of the
Company and/or subsidiaries toward that other financing parties
exceeds the minimum amount as prescribed in various financing
agreements.
Furthermore, as
stated above, the Company has undertaken, under the terms of the
letters of consent opposite financing parties to comply with
additional criteria which the Company believes, at the report date,
does not significantly restrict the Company's
activities.
At December 31,
2015, the Company was in compliance with the financial covenants
prescribed by the financing banks under the terms of the financing
documents and the securitization agreement, and during the report
period, complied with all the financial covenants and the
limitations applicable to it prescribed in the financing documents
and in the securitization agreement.
Note
21 - Equity
A.
Share
capital and premium on shares
|
|
|
Ordinary
shares
|
|
|
|
2015
|
2014
|
Share capital
issued and paid-up at December 31, in thousands
|
|
|
of shares of
NIS 3.12 par value
|
137,991
|
137,991
|
|
|
|
Authorized share
capital, in thousands of shares
|
300,000
|
300,000
|
|
|
|
The holders of the
ordinary shares have the right to receive dividends as they will be
declared from time to time and the right to vote at the
Company’s General Meetings, based one vote per
share.
On November
9, 2014, the Company’s Board of Directors and the
Company’s shareholders approved a reverse split of the
Company’s ordinary share capital, in a ratio of 3.12:1
(i.e., each 3.12 ordinary
shares of the Company will become 1 ordinary share of NIS 3.12
par value of the Company), effective as of the date of the Board
Resolution.
As a result of the
Reverse Split and according to the provisions of the
Company’s Global Option Plan (hereinafter – “the
Plan”), the Company shall adjust the number of Shares
underlying such options.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
21 - Equity (cont'd)
A.
Share
capital and premium on shares (cont’d)
Accordingly all
ordinary shares and share-based payments parameters have been
adjusted retroactively for all periods presented in these financial
statements.
In addition, the
Company’s Board of Directors and the Company’s
shareholders approved an increase in the Company’s authorized
share capital to 300,000,000 shares of NIS 3.12 par value
each, effective from the approval date of the Board of
Directors.
B.
Translation
reserve of foreign operations
The translation
reserve comprises all foreign currency differences arising from the
translation of the financial statements of foreign
operations.
The hedging reserve
comprises the effective portion of the net cumulative change in the
fair value of cash flow hedging instruments that relate to hedged
transactions that have not yet occurred.
1.
During December
2013, and on January 1, 2014, the Company’s Remuneration
Committee and Board of Directors approved an issuance of 9,322,227
options to Group officers and employees, in accordance with the
Company’s options plan (hereinafter – “the
Plan”). The options were issued on January 29,
2014.
3.12 options may be
exercised for one share of NIS 3.12 par value.
The options will
vest in three equal portions, where each third may be exercised
after two years, three years and four years, respectively,
commencing from January 1, 2014. The options may be exercised,
in whole or in part, pursuant to the conditions of the Plan,
subject to the Company’s shares being listed for trading on
the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange Ltd. or any other stock exchange
outside of Israel (in whole or in part) on the exercise date, and
subject to reaching the Group’s net sales targets and EBITDA
targets, as provided in the Plan.
The fair value of
the options granted, as stated above, was estimated using a
binomial model for pricing options.
The cost of the
benefit embedded in the options issued, as stated, based on the
fair value on the date of their issuance, amounted to a total of
$21 million. This amount will be recognized in the statement of
income over the vesting period of each portion.
During April and
May 2014, the Company’s Remuneration Committee, Board of
Directors and shareholders approved the issuance of an additional
988,799 options to the Company’s CEO based on the conditions
set forth above.
The cost of the
benefit embedded in the options issued, as stated, based on the
fair value on the date of their issuance, amounted to a total of
$2.7 million. This amount is recognized in the statement of income
over the vesting period of each portion.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
21 - Equity (cont'd)
D.
Share-based
payments (cont’d)
During August 2014,
the Company’s Remuneration Committee and Board of Directors
approved the issuance of an additional 1,798,887 options to an
officer, senior managers, and additional employees of the Company
and of Company subsidiaries, in accordance with the conditions set
forth above.
The cost of the
benefit embedded in the options issued, as stated, based on the
fair value on the date of their issuance, amounted to a total of
approximately $4.5 million. This amount is recognized in the
statement of income over the vesting period of each
portion.
During November
2014, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the issuance
of an additional 361,808 options to senior employees of the
Company and of Company subsidiaries in accordance with the
conditions set forth above.
The cost of the
benefit embedded in the options issued, as stated, based on the
fair value on the date of their issuance, amounted to a total of
approximately $0.5 million. This amount is recognized in the
statement of income over the vesting period of each
portion.
2.
Set forth below is
the movement in the options:
|
2014
Plan
|
|
|
First
|
Second
|
Third
|
Fourth
|
|
|
grant
|
grant
|
grant
|
grant
|
Total
|
Balance
as of January 1, 2014
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Granted during the
year
|
9,322,227
|
988,799
|
1,798,887
|
361,808
|
12,471,721
|
Forfeited during
the year
|
1,667,377
|
-
|
53,964
|
-
|
1,721,341
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
options outstanding
|
|
|
|
|
|
as
of December 31, 2014
|
7,654,850
|
988,799
|
1,744,923
|
361,808
|
10,750,380
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forfeited during
the year
|
649,356
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
649,356
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
options outstanding
|
|
|
|
|
|
as
of December 31, 2015
|
7,005,494
|
988,799
|
1,744,923
|
361,808
|
10,101,024
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
21 - Equity (cont'd)
D.
Share-based
payments (cont’d)
3.
The parameters used
in application of the binomial model are as follows:
|
First
|
Second
|
Third
|
Fourth
|
|
grant
|
grant
|
grant
|
grant
|
Share price
(dollars)
|
19.08
|
19.87
|
21.31
|
16.00
|
Original exercise
price (dollars)*
|
19
|
19.00
|
19
|
19.00
|
Expected
volatility
|
37.59%
|
38.00%
|
36.93%
|
35.85%
|
Risk free interest
rate
|
2.47%
|
2.07%
|
1.93%
|
1.91%
|
Economic value on
the grant date (thousands of
|
|
|
|
|
dollars)
|
21,013
|
2,729
|
4,477
|
494
|
|
|
|
|
|
* The exercise
price is 3.12 options exercisable for one share.
The fair value of
the options granted, as stated above, was estimated using a
binomial model for pricing options.
The model’s
assumptions include the share price on the measurement date, the
exercise price of the instrument, the early exercise condition (on
the basis of past experience and the general behavior of the
holders of the options), anticipated volatility on the basis of
historic information of similar companies and the risk-free
interest rate (on the basis of debentures of the U.S. government).
Service conditions that are not market conditions are not taken
into account when determining the fair value.
Based on generally
accepted accounting principles, the cost of the benefit in respect
of the options is calculated only once, based on their economic
value on the grant date, is charged to expense over the period up
to the vesting date and does not change and is not impacted by
changes in the share price or actual exercise ability.
The total salaries
expenses in respect of share-based payments recorded as salaries
expenses in 2015 amounts to $8,998 thousand (in 2014 - $7,984
thousand).
Under the
conditions precedent for the closing of the merger with CC
(hereinafter – “the merger transaction”), the
Company’s Board of Directors resolved on August 7, 2011, to
purchase 1,415,246 shares of the Company that were held by
subsidiaries, which constituted all of the Company’s shares
held by subsidiaries, for consideration that is
immaterial.
In view of the
Company's commitment under the terms of the merger agreement, that
on the closing date there will be no dormant shares in the
Company's capital (a commitment that constituted a condition
precedent for closing the merger transaction), on October 9, 2011,
the Company’s Board of Directors approved the cancellation of
all the shares in Company capital that were owned by the Company,
i.e., 14,198,095 shares (hereinafter – “the dormant
shares”), so that following the cancellation, and at the
report date, there are no dormant shares in the Company's
capital.
Following
cancellation of the treasury shares, the cost of the
Company’s shares held by the Company and a subsidiary,
totalling $245,548 thousand, is presented in capital reserves in
the statement of changes in equity, the balance of distributable
earning according to the Company’s financial statement as of
December 31, 2015 is $880,691 thousand.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
21 - Equity (cont'd)
F.
Dividend
distribution policy
In the closing date
of the merger transaction, the dividend distribution policy
prescribed in the shareholder agreement and the Company’s
bylaws took effect, whereby subject to the provisions of the bylaws
and the provisions of the Companies Law, the Board of Directors
will be allowed, from time to time, to declare and cause the
Company to pay a dividend for any fiscal period, as the Board of
Directors will find appropriate in a justifiable manner,
considering the Company's earnings. Subject to all laws and the
Company's reasonable liquidity needs, the Company will declare an
annual dividend that will not be less than 40% of that year’s
annual earnings, since the IPO has not been completed within three
years from the closing of the merger transaction (October 17,
2011), commencing from the first fiscal year after the third
anniversary of the closing of the merger transaction (i.e., 2015),
subject to all laws and reasonable cash flow requirements
applicable to the Company, the Company will declare an annual
dividend at an amount that will not be less than 80% of the
Company’s earnings in that year, beginning with the first
fiscal year after that date.
In December 2015,
the Company's Board of Directors resolved to distribute dividends
of $ 100 million (NIS 0.72468 per ordinary share). On December 7,
2015, the Company distributed such dividend.
Note
22 - Revenues
|
|
For
the year ended December 31
|
|
|
2015
|
2014
|
2013
|
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Sales outside of
Israel
|
2,969,533
|
3,118,093
|
2,967,174
|
Sales in
Israel
|
94,337
|
103,205
|
109,181
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,063,870
|
3,221,298
|
3,076,355
|
|
|
|
|
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
23 - Cost of Sales
|
|
For
the year ended December 31
|
|
|
2015
|
2014
|
2013
|
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Materials and
commercial inventory
|
1,694,215
|
1,767,501
|
1,733,433
|
Salaries and
related expenses
|
112,023
|
118,120
|
112,275
|
Outsourcing
|
88,134
|
76,517
|
79,282
|
Other production
expenses
|
144,841
|
160,856
|
160,409
|
Depreciation
|
58,725
|
55,017
|
51,565
|
|
2,097,938
|
2,178,011
|
2,136,964
|
Change in finished
goods, commercial inventory
|
|
|
|
and work in
process
|
(3,657)
|
17,982
|
(28,682)
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,094,281
|
2,195,993
|
2,108,282
|
Note
24 - Selling and Marketing Expenses
|
|
For
the year ended December 31
|
|
|
2015
|
2014
|
2013
|
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Salaries and
related expenses
|
176,425
|
184,386
|
166,025
|
Commissions and
delivery costs
|
83,558
|
94,164
|
83,106
|
Advertising and
sales promotion
|
47,311
|
54,890
|
50,235
|
Depreciation and
amortization
|
101,786
|
105,148
|
98,543
|
Registration
|
15,226
|
16,886
|
16,758
|
Professional
services
|
11,658
|
13,754
|
15,513
|
Insurance
|
13,066
|
13,524
|
12,347
|
Royalties
|
2,700
|
2,005
|
2,709
|
Other
|
82,724
|
85,824
|
76,814
|
|
|
|
|
|
534,454
|
570,581
|
522,050
|
|
|
|
|
Note
25 - General and Administrative Expenses
|
|
For
the year ended December 31
|
|
|
2015
|
2014
|
2013
|
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Salaries and
related expenses
|
45,120
|
46,911
|
50,148
|
Depreciation and
amortization
|
5,954
|
5,214
|
5,112
|
Bad and doubtful
debts
|
9,783
|
6,740
|
3,326
|
Professional
services
|
13,575
|
19,485
|
24,650
|
Insurance, tax and
fees
|
3,236
|
4,086
|
3,495
|
Other
|
24,867
|
29,497
|
27,754
|
|
|
|
|
|
102,535
|
111,933
|
114,485
|
|
|
|
|
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
26 - Research and Development Expenses
|
|
For
the year ended December 31
|
|
|
2015
|
2014
|
2013
|
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Salaries and
related expenses
|
15,462
|
16,692
|
16,097
|
Field
tests
|
2,173
|
2,444
|
2,542
|
Professional
services
|
4,728
|
6,717
|
6,556
|
Materials
|
320
|
393
|
910
|
Other
|
7,514
|
7,308
|
7,562
|
|
|
|
|
|
30,197
|
33,554
|
33,667
|
|
|
|
|
Note
27 - Financing Expenses (Income), Net
|
|
For
the year ended December 31
|
|
|
2015
|
2014
|
2013
|
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Financing
Income:
|
|
|
|
Interest income on
trade receivables, net
|
27,051
|
23,651
|
18,794
|
Interest income on
investments from banks and
|
|
|
|
others
|
10,461
|
5,677
|
4,566
|
Net change in fair
value of derivative financial
|
|
|
|
assets
|
84,415
|
15,941
|
108,574
|
Exchange rate
differences, net
|
-
|
74,620
|
–
|
CPI income in
respect of debentures
|
22,783
|
7,768
|
223
|
Interest income in
respect of plan assets
|
607
|
559
|
454
|
Other
income
|
1,609
|
508
|
–
|
|
|
|
|
Financing income
recorded in the income
|
|
|
|
statement
|
146,926
|
128,724
|
132,611
|
|
|
|
|
Financing
expenses:
|
|
|
|
Loss in respect of
sale of trade receivables
|
7,625
|
6,931
|
6,568
|
Revaluation of put
options, net
|
1,992
|
3,563
|
10,878
|
Interest expenses
on debentures
|
63,462
|
60,857
|
67,025
|
CPI expenses on
debentures
|
14,421
|
6,957
|
19,270
|
Interest expenses
on short and long-term loans
|
50,095
|
38,429
|
35,082
|
Exchange rate
differences, net
|
127,781
|
19,106
|
129,428
|
Interest expenses
on post-employment benefits
|
2,215
|
1,995
|
2,088
|
Net change in fair
value of derivative financial
|
|
|
|
assets
|
10,111
|
109,160
|
–
|
Fundraising
costs
|
–
|
3,537
|
–
|
Revaluation of
options on debentures
|
6,512
|
–
|
–
|
Other
expenses
|
2,284
|
2,158
|
2,837
|
|
|
|
|
Financing expenses
recorded in the income
|
|
|
|
statement
|
286,498
|
252,693
|
273,176
|
|
|
|
|
Financing expenses,
net recorded in the income
|
|
|
|
statement
|
139,572
|
123,969
|
140,565
|
|
|
|
|
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
28 - Transactions and Balances with Related and Interested
Parties
A.
Transactions
with related and interested parties
Following the
closing of the merger transaction in October 2011, the Company is
60%-held by CNAC (through an indirect subsidiary) and 40%-held by
Koor Industries Ltd. (“Koor”).
Negligible
transactions
Pursuant to Israeli
Regulation 41(a)(6) to the Securities Regulations (Annual
Financial Statements), 2010 (hereinafter - “the Financial
Statements Regulations”), on March 10, 2009, the
Company’s Board of Directors adopted for the first time
guidelines and rules, as detailed below, for classification of a
transaction of the Company or its subsidiary (hereinafter –
“the Group”) with an interested party therein as a
negligible transaction.
Determination of
the said benchmarks is made together with determination of
transaction that might constitute negligible transactions and,
therefore, that are approved in advance every year, as detailed
below.
These updated rules
and guidelines, which are updated from time to time, also serve to
evaluate the scope of the disclosure in the periodic report and in
the prospectus (including in a shelf offering) related to a
transaction of the Company, a corporation it controls and its
related company, with a controlling shareholder, or the controlling
shareholder has a personal interest in its approval, as provided in
Regulation 22 of the Securities Regulations (Periodic and
Immediate Reports), 1970 (hereinafter - “the Periodic Reports
Regulations”) and in Regulation 54 of the Securities
Regulations (Details of Prospectus and Draft Prospectus –
Structure and Form), 1969 (hereinafter - “the Prospectus
Details Regulations”), and to evaluate the need to file an
immediate report for such a transaction of the Company, as provided
in Regulation 37A(6) of the Periodic Reports Regulations (Types of
Transactions Provided in the Financial Statement Regulations and in
the Prospectus Details Regulations mentioned previously,
(hereinafter – “Interested Party
Transactions”).
It is clarified
that pursuant to the Company’s position, transactions
executed by the Company or its Group companies with companies
controlled by the government of China, which are not companies in
the China National Chemical Corporation (hereinafter –
“Chem China” or “CC”) group, that are
executed in the ordinary and ongoing course of the Company’s
business, do not constitute transactions in which the
Company’s controlling shareholder has a personal
interest.
Types of transactions that might constitute negligible
transactions
During the ordinary
course of business, the Company and its subsidiaries, especially in
view of the multi-branched holding structure of the Group and its
diverse activities, execute or could execute interested party
transactions, mainly the purchase of services (such as logistical
services, shipping services, execution contractor services in the
area of parking and infrastructures, travel and aviation services,
operating leases of vehicles, communication services, tourism,
investment portfolio management,), the purchase or rental of goods,
movable property or real estate (such as, insurance products,
office equipment, packagings, fuels, and food products), marketing
transactions, sales, acquisition and distribution of crop
protection products, raw materials, active materials and
formulations used as part of the production process of the
Company’s products in the area of its activities, signing
agreements with suppliers for development and production of
materials and products in the areas of the Company’s
activities etc. For the most part, these are transactions that are
not significant for the Group from a quantitative standpoint or
from a qualitative perspective and they are generally executed on
terms similar to transactions executed with third
parties.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
28 - Transactions and Balances with Related and Interested Parties
(cont’d)
A.
Transactions
with related and interested parties (cont’d)
Quantitative and qualitative benchmarks for classification as a
negligible transaction
An interested party
transaction that is not an exceptional transaction (as the term is
defined in the Companies Law) shall be deemed a negligible
transaction if it meets the following two-stage test:
(1) qualitative test – if from the standpoint of the
nature, substance and influence on the Company, is not material to
the Company and there are no special considerations arising from
the range of circumstances of the matter, testifying to the
materiality of the transaction; (2) quantitative test (which
was updated by the Company’s Board of Directors on
March 7, 2013) – (a) for immediate report purposes
– if the ratio between the total amount of the interested
party transaction to the relevant criteria is less than 0.5% and
its amount does not exceed $1.25 million (however, with respect to
acquisitions/sales of products, raw materials, active materials and
formulas in the area of the Company’s activities, which are
executed in the ordinary course of business from/to companies
directly or indirectly controlled by Chem China, the Company will
publish an Immediate Report if the ratio of the aggregate
transaction to the relevant benchmark is less than 0.5%, and
the scope thereof does not exceed $3 million), as provided below;
(b) for periodic report purposes – if the ratio between
the total amount of transactions of that type (in annual terms)
(“cumulative transaction”) and the relevant criteria in
the annual report is less than 0.5%, and their total does not
exceed $1.25 million (in order to remove doubt – the
aggregate transactions for acquisition/sale of products, raw
materials, active materials and formulations will be examined for
each supplier/customer separately) (however, with reference to
acquisitions/sales of products, raw materials, active materials and
formulas in the area of the Company’s activities, which are
executed in the ordinary course of business from/to companies
directly or indirectly controlled by ChemChina, disclosure will be
included in the Periodic Report if the ratio of the aggregate
transaction to the relevant benchmark is less than 0.5%, and
the scope thereof does not exceed $3 million) as provided
below:
In each type of
interested party transaction (including cumulative transactions of
a certain type) whose classification as a negligible transaction
was evaluated, the said ratio will be calculated against one or
more of the relevant criteria of the certain transaction, based on
the last reviewed or audited consolidated financial statements of
the Company: (a) in the purchase of a fixed asset (“a
non-current asset”) – the amount of the transaction
against total assets (in other words, total balance sheet); (b) in
sale of a fixed asset (“a non-current asset”) –
the gain/loss from the sale against the average annual income (i.e.
for four quarters) based on the last 12 quarters for which reviewed
or audited financial statements were issued. In this context, the
gain/loss from the transaction and the income/loss in each quarter
will be calculated at their absolute value: (c) receipt of monetary
liability – amount of the transaction against total
liabilities in the balance sheet; (d) in the purchase/sale of
products, raw materials, active materials, mixtures and
formulations (except for fixed assets) or services – amount
of the transaction against total revenues from sales or the cost of
sales, as applicable, in the last 4 quarters for which reviewed or
audited financial statements were issued.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
28 - Transactions and Balances with Related and Interested Parties
(cont’d)
A.
Transactions
with related and interested parties (cont’d)
In cases in which,
at the Company’s discretion, none of the quantitative
criteria mentioned previously are relevant for evaluating the
negligibility of an interested party transaction, the transaction
will be considered negligible, in accordance with another relative
criterion, to be prescribed by the Company (provided that the
relevant criterion calculated for the transaction will less than
0.5% and will not exceed $1.25 million). With respect to multi-year
transactions, the amount of the transaction for purposes of
evaluating negligibility will be calculated on an annual
basis.
It is noted that
even if an interested party transaction meets the above
quantitative test, it will not be deemed negligible if the
qualitative considerations testify to its materiality, whether from
the standpoint of its impact on the Company or due to the
importance of its disclosure to the investing public.
For purposes of
filing Immediate Reports, the negligibility of a transaction will
be examined on the basis of the specific individual transaction.
For purposes of reporting in a Periodic Report, annual financial
statements and a prospectus (including shelf offer reports),
negligibility will be examined of the aggregate transactions on an
annual basis (that is, after aggregating all the interested party
transactions of the same type) for the purchase/sale of products,
raw materials, active ingredients and and
formulations).
If the Company does
not have available information that enables an examination of the
classification of interested party transactions as negligible
transactions, then the cumulative total of all the transactions of
that type as a negligible transaction will be deemed a negligible
transaction, unless one of the following two conditions are met:
(a) the transaction itself, as an individual transaction, is not
negligible; or (b) the cumulative total of the transactions is
material for the Company.
Separate
transactions which are interdependent, so that they are actually
part of the same undertaking (for example, negotiating a group of
transactions on a consolidated basis) will be examined as a single
transaction.
The total
transactions classified as negligible by the Company’s
investees will be deemed negligible also at the Company level.
Transactions of the Company's investees, which have been classified
by them as not negligible, will be examined against the relevant
criteria at the Company level.
It is clarified
that a transaction that is not in the Company’s ordinary
course of business, or that is not on market terms, or that may
have a significant impact on the Company’s profits, assets or
liabilities, will not be classified as a negligible
transaction.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
28 - Transactions and Balances with Related and Interested Parties
(cont’d)
A.
Transactions
with related and interested parties (cont’d)
Annually, the Audit
Committee will review the manner in which the instructions of this
procedure are carried out by the Company and will perform sample
testing of transactions that were classified as negligible by the
instructions of the procedure. Within the scope of the sample
testing of the said transactions, the Audit Committee will also
examine the ways prices and the remaining terms of the transactions
are determined, under the circumstances of the matter, and will
examine the effect of the transaction on the Company's financial
position and operating results. The activities of the Audit
Committee pursuant to this paragraph, including the said sample
testing, the manner in which it is performed, and a summary of its
results and conclusions, will be disclosed in the Company’s
periodic report. The Company’s Board of Directors will be
updated regarding the procedure as part of the approval process of
the financial statements.
The Company’s
Audit Committee will examine the need for updating the instructions
of this procedure, noting the interested party transactions in
which the Company has undertaken and changes in the provisions of
the relevant laws.
Based on the
Company’s consolidated financial statements for 2015, the
expenses involved with interested party transactions, as stated,
which were classified as negligible in accordance with the
provisions of this procedure, amounted to about $2,412
thousand.
Transactions included in Sections 270(4) and 270(4A) of the
Companies Law, 1999 (“the Companies Law”) (see
Regulation 21A and 22 to Part D of the Periodic
Report)
(A)
Transactions included in Section 270(4A) to the Companies
Law
(1)
On October 17,
2011, the Company completed the merger transaction with a
corporation from CC Group (the merger agreement). Upon the
completion of the merger agreement, the shareholders' agreement for
settling their relations came into force and effect.
(2)
The Company entered
into a number of undertakings with Clal Insurance Company Ltd.
(hereinafter – “Clal”), a company controlled by
I.D.B. Development Company Ltd. at market terms and in
consideration of cumulative amounts that are not significant to the
Company. For details regarding a policy for insurance and
indemnification of interested parties – see Note 19A(1)
and (2).
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
28 - Transactions and Balances with Related and Interested Parties
(cont’d)
A.
Transactions
with related and interested parties (cont’d)
Transactions included in
Sections 270(4) and 270(4A) of the Companies Law, 1999
(“the Companies Law”) (see Regulation 21A
and 22 to Part D of the Periodic Report)
(cont’d)
(A)
Transactions included in
Section 270(4A) to the Companies Law
(cont’d)
(3)
On August 4,
2013 and September 8, 2014, the Company’s Audit
Committee, Board of Directors and the General Meeting of the
Company’s shareholders approved execution of a partial tender
offer for acquisition of Class B shares of Hubei Sanonda Co.
Ltd. (hereinafter – “Sanonda”) from public
shareholders. Regarding this matter – see
Note 19(A)(7).
On February 4,
2016, the Company's audit committee, the board of directors and the
shareholders of the Company approved the Company's entry into
agreement for selling B shares of Sanonda that are held by the
Company under the conditions specified in Note 19(a)(8) and subject
to the completion of Sanonda transaction as described in Note
19(a)(8) above.
(4)
On
September 30, 2014, the Company’s Audit Committee and
Board of Directors and the General Meeting of the Company’s
shareholders approved the Company’s undertaking in a
transaction for acquisition of companies from CNAC, as detailed in
Note 19A(8).
(5)
On December 3,
2015, the Company's shareholders meeting (after obtaining the
approval of the board of directors from December 3, 2015, and the
approval of the audit committee from December 1, 2015) approved the
agreement of the subsidiary's (indirectly) in China (Adama) for
commercial collaboration with 5 agrochemical companies controlled
by CNAC including Sanonda Ltd. (CNAC companies) under which Adama
shall become gradually the exclusive distributor of formalized
agrochemical products of CNAC companies in China.
(6)
On December 30,
2015 the Company's general meeting of shareholders (after approval
by the board of directors dated December 30, 2015 and the audit
committee from December 29, 2015) approved the Company's joining as
a party to the Cash pooling agreement, the parties to which are:
(1) China National Chemical Corporation (the "CNAC"); (2) Companies
held directly and indirectly by CC (together with CC and Company.
"the Settlement Companies"); (3) a foreign bank (the "Bank"), the
audit committee, the board of directors and the shareholders
approved an additional agreement of the Company with CC, which
regulates other aspects relating to the Cash pooling agreement
("the intercompany agreement).
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
28 - Transactions and Balances with Related and Interested Parties
(cont’d)
A.
Transactions
with related and interested parties (cont’d)
To secure the
obligations of the settlement companies towards the bank, each of
the settlement companies will create a first ranking charge on the
rights in the designated account in favour of the bank. CC, will
extend simultaneously a guarantee to secure the obligations of the
settlement companies. In the event of a debt of any of the
settlement companies towards the bank and other than in the event
of insolvency event, the bank may be repaid according to the
repayment preference as follows: (1) by exercising the charge of
the settlement company; (2) by exercising CC guarantee; (3) by
exercising the charge of another settlement company. In the event
of an insolvency event, the provisions of the above repayment
preference are not applicable. Under the intercompany agreement, CC
committed that upon an insolvency event, it will do its utmost
efforts such that amounts are not offset from the Company's
accounts or the charge is not exercised on the Company's accounts
only after the bank or the settlement companies (as the case may
be) exhausted all other sources according to the Cash pooling
agreement including CC guarantee and the charges extended by all of
the settlement companies.
Simultaneously with
entering into the Cash pooling agreement, CC and the Company
entered into an intercompany agreement under which mechanisms were
set to assure that the Company's transactions in the account and
activities relating to the Company are approved in advance, the
Company was granted information rights regarding the settlement
companies and their financial position and CC commitment was
granted to fully indemnify the Company if any amounts are offset
from its account or if the charge is exercised on its account which
is subject to the settlement.
The Company's audit
committee, board of directors and shareholders determined an
immaterial amount for the Company as the maximum amount to be
deposited in the Company's accounts that are subject to the
settlement (the maximum amount). The maximum amount may be changed
by a resolution of the Company's competent organs.
(B)
Transactions not included in Sections 270(4A) of the Companies Law
and that are not negligible
(1)
The Company has
entered into a number of undertakings with Clal, at market terms
and in exchange for cumulative amounts that are not significant to
the Company, including the undertakings detailed in
Section (A)(2) above.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
28 - Transactions and Balances with Related and Interested Parties
(cont’d)
A.
Transactions
with related and interested parties (cont’d)
Negligible
transactions (cont’d)
Transactions included in
Sections 270(4) and 270(4A) of the Companies Law, 1999
(“the Companies Law”) (see Regulation 21A
and 22 to Part D of the Periodic Report)
(cont’d)
(B)
Transactions not included in Sections
270(4A) of the Companies Law and that are not negligible
(cont’d)
(2)
In 2015 and in the
ordinary course of business, the Company acquired from Sanonda or a
company related to it (hereinafter – “Sanonda
Group”) raw materials on market terms and in cumulative
amounts that are not significant to the Company. Sanonda Group is a
group with respect to which CC is an interested party.
(3)
During 2015, and in
the ordinary course of business, the Company sold its products to
Futuro Y Opciones.Com S.A.C.I.F.y. A., The company
operates in Argentina, which to the best of the Company’s
knowledge is controlled by Mr. Eduardo Elstein (one of the
controlling shareholders of I.D.B. Development Company Ltd., which
is the indirect controlling shareholder of Koor).
(4)
On February 2,
2015, the Company signed a contracting agreement with China
Bluestar Lehigh Engineering Corp. (hereinafter –
“Bluestar”), a company from the Chemchina Group,
whereby Bluestar will perform infrastructure work along with
construction of storage facilities and auxiliary buildings for a
formulation structure being constructed by the Company in China. In
exchange for performance of the work, the Company will pay Bluestar
$10 million, which is to be paid based on milestones in accordance
with rate of progress of the work. The agreement was classified by
the Company’s Audit Committee as a transaction that is not
unusual.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
28 - Transactions and Balances with Related and Interested Parties
(cont’d)
A.
Transactions
with related and interested parties (cont’d)
Provided below are
details of transactions with related and interested
parties:
|
|
For
the year ended December 31
|
|
|
2015
|
2014
|
2013
|
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Interested
Parties*
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues
|
2,449
|
2,858
|
196
|
Expenses
|
32,060
|
20,942
|
34,405
|
|
|
|
|
Equity-Accounted
Investee Companies*
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues
|
23,419
|
27,675
|
23,036
|
Expenses
|
999
|
2,212
|
384
|
|
|
|
|
*
Transactions with
an equity-accounted investee company that is also part of the CC
Group are included as part of transactions with interested
parties.
B.
Benefits
to interested parties
|
|
For
the year ended December 31
|
|
|
2015
|
2014
|
2013
|
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Salaries and
related benefits to interested party
|
|
|
|
employed by
the Group
|
2,008
|
2,078
|
2,504
|
Number of
interested parties
|
1
|
2
|
1
|
|
|
|
|
Share based
payments to interested party
|
|
|
|
employed by
the Group
|
1,250
|
1,251
|
–
|
Number of
interested parties
|
1
|
1
|
–
|
|
|
|
|
Fees to other
directors
|
261
|
363
|
252
|
Number of
directors
|
7
|
4
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
C.
Balances
with related and interested parties
|
December
31
|
December
31
|
|
2015
|
2014
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Interested
Parties*
|
|
|
Trade
receivables
|
1,430
|
1,226
|
Trade
payables
|
7,361
|
7,175
|
|
|
|
Equity-Accounted
Investee Companies*
|
|
|
Trade
receivables
|
4,352
|
6,465
|
Loans
granted
|
7,338
|
7,474
|
Trade
payables
|
128
|
67
|
|
|
|
*
Transactions with
an equity-accounted investee company that is also part of the CC
Group are included as part of transactions with interested
parties.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
28 - Transactions and Balances with Related and Interested Parties
(cont’d)
D.
Guarantees
for debts of equity-accounted investee company
The Company has
provided a guarantee for the debts of an equity-accounted investee
company, in the amount of up to $17,250 thousand.
E.
Benefits
to a group of officers and senior management in Israel and
abroad
In addition to
salary, senior executives in the Group are entitled to benefits
beyond regular salary. These benefits include: annual bonuses,
social and salary-related benefits and options
granted.
The benefits
attributed to the key management personnel are comprised as
follows:
|
|
2015
|
2014
|
2013
|
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Direct
salary
|
2,894
|
4,352
|
4,979
|
Short-term
bonuses*
|
2,906
|
3,598
|
6,041
|
Post-employment
benefits and others
|
1,161
|
2,035
|
2,375
|
Share-based
payments**
|
3,364
|
4,069
|
–
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,325
|
14,054
|
13,395
|
|
|
|
|
*
The bonuses are
based on the operating results of the Group.
**
The cost of the
benefit to each officer from share-based payments is calculated
only once, according to the economic value of the options on the
grant date. The cost is amortized over the vesting period until the
vesting date and does not change and is not affected by changes in
the price of the share or the ability to exercise.
Note
29 - Financial Instruments
The Group has
extensive international operations, and, therefore, it is exposed
to credit risks, liquidity risks and market risks (including
currency risk, interest risk and other price risk). In order to
reduce the exposure to these risks, the Group uses financial
derivatives instruments, including forward transactions, swaps and
options (hereinafter –
“derivatives”).
Transactions in
derivatives are undertaken with major financial institutions in and
outside of Israel and, therefore, in the opinion of Group
Management the credit risk in respect thereof is low.
This note provides
information on the Group’s exposure to each of the above
risks, the Group’s objectives, policies and processes
regarding the measurement and management of the risk. Additional
quantitative disclosure is included throughout the consolidated
financial statements.
The Board of
Directors has overall responsibility for establishing and
monitoring the framework of the Group's risk management policy. The
Finance Committee is responsible for establishing and monitoring
the Group's actual risk management policy. The Chief Financial
Officer reports to the Finance Committee on a regular basis
regarding these risks.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
29 - Financial Instruments (cont'd)
The Group’s
risk management policy are established to identify and analyze the
risks facing the Group, to set appropriate risk limits and controls
and monitoring of the risks and to monitor risks and adherence to
limits. The risks and methods for managing the risks are reviewed
regularly, in order to reflect changes in market conditions and the
Group's activities. The Group, through training, and management
standards and procedures, aims to develop a disciplined and
constructive control environment in which all the employees
understand their roles and obligations.
Credit risk is the
risk of financial loss to the Group if a customer or counterparty
to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual
obligations, and derives mainly from trade receivables and other
receivables as well as from cash and deposits in financial
institutions.
Trade and other receivables
The Group’s
revenues are derived from a large number of widely dispersed
customers in many countries. Customers include multi-national
companies and manufacturing companies, as well as distributors,
agriculturists, agents and agrochemical manufacturers who purchase
the products either as finished goods or as intermediate products
for their own requirements.
The Company entered
into an agreement for the sale of trade receivables in a
securitization transaction. For details – see Note
4.
In April 2014, a
two-year agreement with an international insurance company was
renewed. The amount of the insurance coverage was fixed at $150
million cumulative per year. The indemnification is limited to
about 90% of the debt.
The Group’s
exposure to credit risk is influenced mainly by the personal
characterization of each customer, and by the demographic
characterization of the customer’s base, including the risk
of insolvency of the industry and geographic region in which the
customer operates. Approximately 1.8% (2014 and 2013 – 1.7%)
of the Group’s revenues derive from sales to an individual
customer.
Company management
has prescribed a credit policy, whereby the Company performs
current ongoing credit evaluations of existing and new customers,
and every new customer is examined thoroughly regarding the quality
of his credit, before offering him the Group’s customary
shipping and payment terms. The examination made by the Group
includes an outside credit rating, if any, and in many cases,
receipt of documents from an insurance company. A credit limit is
prescribed for each customer, setting the maximum open amount of
the trade receivable balance. These limits are examined annually.
Customers that do not meet the Group’s criteria for credit
quality may do business with the Group on the basis of a prepayment
or against furnishing of appropriate collateral.
Most of the
Group’s customers have been doing business with it for many
years. In monitoring customer credit risk, the customers were
grouped according to a characterization of their credit, based on
geographical location, industry, aging of receivables, maturity,
and existence of past financial difficulties. Customers defined as
“high risk” are classified to the restricted customer
list and are supervised by management. In certain countries,
mainly, Brazil, customers are required to provide property
collaterals (such as agricultural lands and equipment) against
execution of the sales, the value of which is examined on a current
ongoing basis by the Company. In these countries, in a case of a
doubtful debt, the Company records a provision for the amount of
the debt less the value of the collaterals provided and acts to
realize the collaterals.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
29 - Financial Instruments (cont'd)
The Group closely
monitors the economic situation in Eastern Europe and south America
where necessary it executes transactions to limit its exposure to
customers in countries having significantly unstable
economies.
The Group
recognizes an impairment provision, which reflects its assessment
of losses sustained from trade receivables and other receivables
and investments. The key elements of this provision are specific
losses related to specific significant exposure, (the effect of the
additional examination on trade receivables for which no specific
impairment was identified is immaterial) and the component of a
general loss that is determined for groups of similar assets in
countries in which the customer diversification is high and the
balance is immaterial. The general loss provision is determined
based on historical information regarding payment statistics
relating to events that occurred in the past.
Cash and deposits in banks
The Company holds
cash and deposits in banks with a high credit rating. These banks
are also required to comply with capital adequacy or maintenance of
a level of security based on different situations.
Guarantees
The Company’s
policy is to provide financial guarantees only to investee
companies.
(1)
Exposure
to credit risk
The carrying amount
of financial assets represents the maximum credit exposure
notwithstanding the carrying amount of security.
The maximum
exposure to credit risk for trade receivables at the reporting
date, according to geographic regions was as follows:
|
|
|
December
31
|
December
31
|
|
|
|
2015
|
2014
|
|
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Israel
|
3,032
|
35,361
|
Latin
America
|
453,028
|
471,320
|
Europe
|
123,104
|
253,601
|
North
America
|
68,602
|
140,826
|
Asia
Pacific
|
62,323
|
84,330
|
India, Middle East
and Africa
|
108,185
|
100,789
|
|
|
|
|
818,274
|
1,086,227
|
The Group's most
significant customer is an agricultural corporation that
constitutes $22,178 thousand out of the total carrying value of
trade receivables as of December 31, 2015 (as of December 31, 2014
– $21,221 thousand).
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
29 - Financial Instruments (cont'd)
(2)
Aging
of receivables and allowance for doubtful accounts
Presented below is
the aging of trade receivables:
|
|
|
December
31
|
December
31
|
|
|
|
2015
|
2014
|
|
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Not past
due
|
|
|
718,617
|
971,313
|
Past due by less
than 90 days
|
|
|
67,000
|
93,068
|
Past due by more
than 90 days
|
|
|
63,804
|
57,517
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
849,421
|
1,121,898
|
The movement in the
provision for doubtful accounts during the year was as
follows:
|
|
|
2015
|
2014
|
|
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Balance as of
January 1
|
35,671
|
46,871
|
Additions during
the year
|
9,783
|
6,740
|
Write-off of bad
debts
|
(6,275)
|
(14,772)
|
Exchange rate
differences
|
(8,032)
|
(3,168)
|
|
|
|
Balance as of
December 31
|
31,147
|
35,671
|
Liquidity risk is
the risk that the Group will encounter difficulty in meeting its
financial obligation when they come due. The Group's approach to
managing its liquidity risk is to assure, to the extent possible,
an adequate degree of liquidity for meeting its obligations timely,
under ordinary conditions and under pressure conditions, without
sustaining unwanted losses or hurting its reputation.
The cash-flow
forecast is determined both at the level of the various entities as
well as of the consolidated level. The Company examines the current
forecasts of its liquidity requirements in order to ascertain that
there is sufficient cash for the operating needs, including the
amounts required in order to comply with the financial liabilities,
while taking strict care that at all times there will be unused
credit frameworks so that the Company will not exceed the credit
frameworks granted to it and the financial covenants with which it
is required to comply with. These forecasts take into consideration
matters such as the Company’s plans to use debt for financing
its activities, compliance with required financial covenants,
compliance with certain liquidity ratios and compliance with
external requirements such as laws or regulation.
The surplus cash
held by the Group companies, which is not required for financing
the current ongoing operations, is invested in short-term
interest-bearing investment channels.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
29 - Financial Instruments (cont’d)
C.
Liquidity
risk (cont’d)
Presented below are
the contractual maturities of the financial liabilities at
undiscounted amounts, including estimated interest
payments:
|
|
As
of December 31, 2015
|
|
|
Carrying
|
Contractual
|
|
|
|
|
Fifth
year
|
|
|
amount
|
cash
flow
|
First
year
|
Second
year
|
Third
year
|
Fourth
year
|
and
above
|
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Non-derivative
financial liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Credit from
banks
|
15,225
|
15,313
|
15,313
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Short-term loans
from banks
|
103,725
|
105,647
|
105,647
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Trade
payables
|
554,357
|
554,357
|
554,357
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Other
payables
|
363,152
|
363,152
|
363,152
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Debentures
(1)
|
1,157,169
|
1,868,539
|
161,197
|
54,403
|
54,403
|
54,403
|
1,544,132
|
Long-term loans
from banks (1)
|
277,449
|
304,578
|
116,087
|
64,760
|
86,878
|
18,455
|
18,398
|
Other long-term
liabilities (1)
|
13,668
|
17,181
|
109
|
277
|
12,703
|
133
|
3,959
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Derivative
financial liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign currency
derivatives
|
127,777
|
127,777
|
123,670
|
4,107
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
CPI/shekel forward
transactions
|
1,970
|
1,970
|
1,970
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,614,492
|
3,358,514
|
1,441,502
|
123,547
|
153,984
|
72,991
|
1,566,489
|
(1)
Including current
maturities
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
29 - Financial Instruments (cont’d)
C.
Liquidity
risk (cont’d)
Presented below are
the contractual maturities of the financial liabilities at
undiscounted amounts, including estimated interest
payments:
|
|
As
of December 31, 2014
|
|
|
Carrying
|
Contractual
|
|
|
|
|
Fifth
year
|
|
|
amount
|
cash
flow
|
First
year
|
Second
year
|
Third
year
|
Fourth
year
|
and
above
|
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Non-derivative
financial liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Credit from
banks
|
10,234
|
10,430
|
10,430
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
Short-term loans
from banks
|
286,587
|
289,285
|
289,285
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
Trade
payables
|
650,829
|
650,829
|
650,829
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
Other
payables
|
383,221
|
383,221
|
383,221
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
Debentures
(1)
|
1,004,660
|
1,601,798
|
156,517
|
149,886
|
41,232
|
41,232
|
1,212,932
|
Long-term loans
from banks (1)
|
338,415
|
377,611
|
88,145
|
101,009
|
65,311
|
86,664
|
36,483
|
Other long-term
liabilities (1)
|
21,721
|
28,628
|
328
|
487
|
20,428
|
459
|
6,926
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Derivative
financial liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign currency
derivatives
|
272,585
|
272,585
|
266,720
|
5,865
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
CPI/dollar forward
transactions
|
26,783
|
26,783
|
26,783
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
CPI/shekel forward
transactions
|
2,051
|
2,051
|
2,051
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
|
2,997,086
|
3,643,221
|
1,874,309
|
257,247
|
126,971
|
128,355
|
1,256,341
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1)
Including current
maturities
As at December 31,
2015, the Group has bank loans totaling 52 million and securitized
trade receivables totaling $192 million, which contain financial
covenants. For information on the financial covenants, see Note 20C
to 20E. Interest payments on the variable-interest rate loans and
the future cash flows on contingent consideration and put options
to holders of non-controlling interests, may be different from the
amounts described in the table above.
Except for these
financial liabilities, it is not expected that the cash flows
included in the analysis of maturity dates will occur significantly
earlier or in significantly different amounts.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
29 - Financial Instruments (cont’d)
Market risk is the
risk that changes in market prices, such as foreign exchange rates,
CPI, interest rates and prices of capital instruments, will affect
the Group’s revenues or the value of its holdings in its
financial instruments. The objective of market risk management is
to manage and monitor the exposure to market risks within
acceptable parameters, while optimizing the return.
During the ordinary
course of business, the Group purchases and sells derivatives and
assumes financial liabilities for the purpose of managing market
risks. All such transactions are carried out within the guidelines
set by the Finance Committee.
(1)
CPI/Linkage
and foreign currency risks
Currency risk
The Group is
exposed to currency risk from its sales, purchases, expenses and
loans denominated in currencies that differ from the Group’s
functional currency. The main exposure is in Euro, Brazilian real
and in NIS. In addition, there are smaller exposures to various
currencies such as the British pound, Polish zloty, Australian
dollar and Indian rupee, Argentine peso, Canadian dollar, South
African Rand and Ukraine Hryunia.
The Group uses
foreign currency derivatives – forward transactions, swaps
and currency options – in order to hedge the risk that the
Dollar cash flows, which derive from existing assets and
liabilities and anticipated sales and costs and projected sales,
may be affected by exchange rate fluctuations.
The Group hedged a
part of the estimated currency exposure for projected sales and
purchases during the subsequent year. Likewise, the Group hedges
most of its financial balances denominated in a non-Dollar
currency. The Group uses foreign currency derivatives to hedge its
currency risk, mostly with maturity dates of less than one year
from the reporting date.
The Company has
debentures, some of which are linked to the CPI and, therefore, an
increase in the CPI, as well as changes in the NIS exchange rate,
could cause significant exposure with respect to the Group's
functional currency – the U.S. dollar. As of the approval
date of the financial statements, the Group had hedged most of its
exposure deriving from issuance of the debentures, in options and
forward contracts.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
29 - Financial Instruments (cont’d)
(1)
CPI/linkage
and foreign currency risks
(A)
The
Group’s exposure to CPI/linkage and foreign currency risk,
except in respect of derivative financial instruments (see
hereunder) is as follows:
December
31, 2015
|
|
|
|
|
|
Denominated
|
|
|
|
Denominated
|
|
|
|
|
in
or linked to
|
|
|
|
in
or linked to
|
|
In
Brazilian
|
CPI-linked
|
Unlinked
|
other
foreign
|
Non-monetary
|
|
|
the
Dollar
|
In
Euro
|
real
|
NIS
|
NIS
|
currency
|
items
|
Total
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Assets
–
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash
equivalents
|
161,732
|
64,476
|
24,955
|
-
|
21,810
|
122,379
|
-
|
395,352
|
Short-term
investments
|
3,001
|
8
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1,721
|
-
|
4,730
|
Trade
receivables
|
198,594
|
89,037
|
259,831
|
-
|
6,208
|
244,515
|
-
|
798,185
|
Subordinated note
in respect of sale of trade receivables
|
51,361
|
14,771
|
-
|
-
|
3,880
|
1,281
|
-
|
71,293
|
Financial and other
assets including derivatives*
|
82,093
|
15,137
|
19,175
|
-
|
16,667
|
24,257
|
39,010
|
196,339
|
Current tax
assets
|
1,600
|
2,682
|
-
|
|
-
|
8,079
|
-
|
12,361
|
Inventories
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
-
|
-
|
1,149,058
|
1,149,058
|
Investments, loans
and other long-term debt balances
|
17,490
|
2,342
|
26,101
|
-
|
32
|
2,070
|
106,338
|
154,373
|
Deferred tax
assets
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
75,196
|
75,196
|
Fixed
assets
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
787,307
|
787,307
|
Intangible
assets
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
687,449
|
687,449
|
|
515,871
|
188,453
|
330,062
|
-
|
48,597
|
404,302
|
2,844,358
|
4,331,643
|
Liabilities
–
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loans and credit
from banks (not including current
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
maturities)
|
51,731
|
5,879
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
61,340
|
-
|
118,950
|
Trade
payables
|
295,174
|
91,884
|
10,510
|
-
|
119,848
|
36,941
|
-
|
554,357
|
Other
payables*
|
207,350
|
62,115
|
23,887
|
6,480
|
80,910
|
78,001
|
10,549
|
469,292
|
Current tax
liabilities
|
11,646
|
1,920
|
2,849
|
-
|
724
|
8,488
|
-
|
25,627
|
Put option to
holders of non-controlling interests
|
36,431
|
3,039
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
39,470
|
Loans from banks
(including current maturities)
|
275,085
|
5
|
1,438
|
-
|
-
|
921
|
-
|
277,449
|
Debentures
(including current maturities)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1,056,380
|
100,789
|
-
|
-
|
1,157,169
|
Other long-term
liabilities (including current
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
maturities)
|
10,821
|
653
|
14,429
|
-
|
180
|
3,259
|
-
|
29,342
|
Deferred tax
liabilities
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
22,595
|
22,595
|
Employee
benefits
|
760
|
3,805
|
-
|
|
59,423
|
6,564
|
-
|
70,552
|
|
888,998
|
169,300
|
53,113
|
1,062,860
|
361,874
|
195,514
|
33,144
|
2,764,803
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
* Regarding the
group’s exposure to linkage and currency risks of financial
derivatives – see Note 29D(1)(b) below.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
29 - Financial Instruments (cont’d)
(1)
CPI/linkage
and foreign currency risks (cont’d)
(A)
The
Group’s exposure to CPI/linkage and foreign currency risk,
except in respect of derivative financial instruments (see
hereunder) is as follows: (cont’d)
December
31, 2014
|
|
|
|
|
|
Denominated
|
|
|
|
Denominated
|
|
|
|
|
in
or linked to
|
|
|
|
in
or linked to
|
|
In
Brazilian
|
CPI-linked
|
Unlinked
|
other
foreign
|
Non-monetary
|
|
|
the
Dollar
|
In
Euro
|
real
|
NIS
|
NIS
|
currency
|
items
|
Total
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Assets
–
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash
equivalents
|
150,533
|
87,830
|
27,811
|
–
|
21,569
|
117,533
|
–
|
405,276
|
Short-term
investments
|
9,048
|
10
|
–
|
–
|
22
|
1,928
|
–
|
11,008
|
Trade
receivables
|
372,411
|
166,735
|
184,817
|
–
|
34,909
|
314,863
|
–
|
1,073,735
|
Financial and other
assets including derivatives*
|
226,434
|
12,580
|
12,933
|
–
|
17,132
|
25,462
|
22,024
|
316,565
|
Current tax
assets
|
4,047
|
2,546
|
–
|
–
|
55
|
7,072
|
–
|
13,720
|
Inventories
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
1,219,191
|
1,219,191
|
Investments, loans
and other long-term debt balances
|
19,129
|
2,588
|
21,068
|
–
|
32
|
2,326
|
99,541
|
144,684
|
Deferred tax
assets
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
82,623
|
82,623
|
Fixed
assets
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
766,456
|
766,456
|
Intangible
assets
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
703,891
|
703,891
|
|
781,602
|
272,289
|
246,629
|
–
|
73,719
|
469,184
|
2,893,726
|
4,737,149
|
Liabilities
–
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loans and credit
from banks (not including current
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
maturities)
|
128,215
|
48,921
|
16,719
|
–
|
17,029
|
85,937
|
–
|
296,821
|
Trade
payables
|
319,516
|
114,700
|
27,386
|
–
|
139,722
|
49,505
|
–
|
650,829
|
Other
payables*
|
383,650
|
78,330
|
30,064
|
5,565
|
85,923
|
73,092
|
3,190
|
659,814
|
Current tax
liabilities
|
13,854
|
3,112
|
6,389
|
–
|
4,609
|
6,357
|
–
|
34,321
|
Put option to
holders of non-controlling interests
|
34,374
|
5,268
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
2,176
|
–
|
41,818
|
Loans from banks
(including current maturities)
|
334,809
|
30
|
3,075
|
–
|
–
|
501
|
–
|
338,415
|
Debentures
(including current maturities)
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
800,615
|
204,045
|
–
|
–
|
1,004,660
|
Other long-term
liabilities (including current
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
maturities)
|
18,210
|
798
|
6,775
|
–
|
205
|
3,282
|
–
|
29,270
|
Deferred tax
liabilities
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
19,695
|
19,695
|
Employee
benefits
|
427
|
3,946
|
–
|
–
|
60,820
|
5,264
|
–
|
70,457
|
|
1,233,055
|
255,105
|
90,408
|
806,180
|
512,353
|
226,114
|
22,885
|
3,146,100
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
* Regarding the
group’s exposure to linkage and currency risks of financial
derivatives – see Note 29D(1)(b) below.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
29 - Financial Instruments (cont'd)
(1)
CPI/linkage
and foreign currency risks (cont’d)
(B)
The
exposure to CPI/linkage and foreign currency risk in respect of
derivatives is as follows:
|
December
31, 2015
|
|
Currency/
|
Currency/
|
Average
|
|
|
|
linkage
|
linkage
|
expiration
|
|
|
|
receivable
|
payable
|
date
|
Par
value
|
Fair
value
|
|
|
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Forward foreign
currency
|
|
|
|
|
|
contracts and
call options
|
USD
|
EUR
|
06/15/2016
|
544,866
|
(17,556)
|
|
USD
|
PLN
|
02/15/2016
|
25,080
|
2,301
|
|
USD
|
BRL
|
03/27/2016
|
241,500
|
101
|
|
USD
|
GBP
|
03/26/2016
|
48,374
|
2,687
|
|
ILS
|
USD
|
01/22/2016
|
1,488,245
|
(37,250)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
USD
|
OTHERS
|
|
306,639
|
7,590
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CPI forward
contracts
|
CPI
|
ILS
|
4/16/2016
|
571,502
|
(1,970)
|
|
December
31, 2014
|
|
Currency/
|
Currency/
|
Average
|
|
|
|
linkage
|
linkage
|
expiration
|
|
|
|
receivable
|
payable
|
date
|
Par
value
|
Fair
value
|
|
|
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Forward foreign
currency
|
|
|
|
|
|
contracts and
call options
|
USD
|
EUR
|
07/26/2015
|
622,906
|
(10,564)
|
|
USD
|
PLN
|
03/27/2015
|
90,326
|
10,190
|
|
USD
|
BRL
|
05/22/2015
|
153,000
|
34
|
|
USD
|
GBP
|
05/09/2015
|
75,104
|
1,447
|
|
ILS
|
USD
|
03/30/2015
|
1,205,873
|
(110,790)
|
|
USD
|
OTHERS
|
|
340,394
|
14,534
|
CPI forward
contracts
|
CPI
|
ILS
|
01/30/2015
|
321,419
|
(2,051)
|
CPI and foreign
currency
|
|
|
|
|
|
forward
contracts
|
NIS
linked
|
USD
|
04/30/2015
|
216,027
|
(26,783)
|
Presented below are
data on Consumer Price Index in Israel and significant exchange
rates:
Average
1-12
|
December
31
|
Change
in 2015
|
2014
|
2015
|
Change
in 2015
|
2014
|
2015
|
16.4%
|
1.327
|
1.11
|
10.4%
|
1.215
|
1.088
|
EUR/USD
|
41.5%
|
2.354
|
3.331
|
47.0%
|
2.656
|
3.905
|
USD/BRL
|
19.5%
|
3.155
|
3.77
|
11.2%
|
3.507
|
3.901
|
USD/PLN
|
17.6%
|
10.836
|
12.742
|
34.6%
|
11.557
|
15.558
|
USD/ZAR
|
16.6%
|
0.901
|
0.752
|
10.8%
|
0.819
|
0.731
|
AUD/USD
|
7.2%
|
1.647
|
1.529
|
4.9%
|
1.559
|
1.482
|
GBP/USD
|
8.6%
|
3.571
|
3.878
|
0.3%
|
3.889
|
3.902
|
USD/ILS
|
|
|
|
|
124.325
|
123.209
|
Known Index in
Israel
|
|
|
|
|
124.325
|
123.085
|
In respect of Index
in Israel
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
29 - Financial Instruments (cont’d)
(1)
CPI/linkage
and foreign currency risks (cont’d)
The increase or
decrease of the Dollar against the following currencies as of
December 31 and the increase or decrease in the CPI would increase
(decrease) the equity and profit or loss by the amounts presented
below. This analysis assumes that all the remaining variables,
among others interest rates, remained constant. The analysis for
2014 was done on the same basis.
|
December
31, 2015
|
|
Decrease
of 5%
|
Increase
of 5%
|
|
Equity
|
Profit
(loss)
|
Equity
|
Profit
(loss)
|
|
$
thousand
|
$
thousand
|
$
thousand
|
$
thousand
|
New Israeli
shekel
|
9,115
|
3,526
|
(13,935)
|
(8,351)
|
British
pound
|
(1,552)
|
91
|
1,552
|
(91)
|
Euro
|
(20,531)
|
599
|
21,834
|
(479)
|
Brazilian
real
|
2,642
|
2,642
|
(2,801)
|
(2,801)
|
Polish
zloty
|
(1,262)
|
(286)
|
1,262
|
286
|
Consumer Price
Index in Israel
|
25,702
|
25,702
|
(25,702)
|
(25,702)
|
|
December
31, 2014
|
|
Decrease
of 5%
|
Increase
of 5%
|
|
Equity
|
Profit
(loss)
|
Equity
|
Profit
(loss)
|
|
$
thousand
|
$
thousand
|
$
thousand
|
$
thousand
|
New Israeli
shekel
|
6,481
|
(4,357)
|
(2,462)
|
8,331
|
British
pound
|
(1,370)
|
869
|
1,289
|
(951)
|
Euro
|
(24,185)
|
(3,649)
|
22,758
|
(3,444)
|
Brazilian
real
|
(159)
|
(159)
|
(690)
|
(690)
|
Polish
zloty
|
(3,495)
|
(1,033)
|
3,495
|
1,033
|
Consumer Price
Index in Israel
|
19,009
|
19,009
|
(19,009)
|
(19,009)
|
The Group has
exposure to changes in the Libor interest rate on the dollar since
the Group has U.S. dollar obligations which bear variable Libor
interest. The Company prepares a quarterly summary of exposure to a
change in the Libor interest rate. As at the approval date of the
financial statements, the Company had not hedged this
exposure.
The Group does not
enter into commodity contracts for the purpose of meeting the
estimated usage and sales needs; except for barter contracts with
customers, these contracts are not settled on a net
basis.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
29 - Financial Instruments (cont’d)
(2)
Interest
rate risk (cont’d)
The
interest rate profile
of the Group’s interest-bearing financial instruments was as
follows:
|
December
31
|
|
|
2015
|
2014
|
|
|
Carrying
|
Carrying
|
|
|
amount
|
amount
|
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Fixed-rate
instruments – unlinked to the CPI
|
|
|
|
Financial
assets
|
|
54,917
|
55,485
|
Financial
liabilities
|
|
(173,306)
|
(290,854)
|
|
|
(118,389)
|
(235,369)
|
|
|
|
|
Fixed-rate
instruments – linked to the CPI
|
|
|
|
Financial
liabilities
|
|
(1,056,380)
|
(800,615)
|
|
|
|
|
Variable-rate
instruments
|
|
|
|
Financial
assets
|
|
75,569
|
60,653
|
Financial
liabilities
|
|
(326,097)
|
(548,427)
|
|
|
(250,528)
|
(487,774)
|
|
|
|
|
The financial
assets include cash equivalents with relatively low interest due to
the current market conditions.
(B)
Fair
value sensitivity analysis for fixed rate instruments
The Group's
fixed-interest assets and liabilities are not measured at fair
value through profit and loss. Therefore, a change in the interest
rate as of the balance sheet date would not affect profit or loss,
in respect of changes in the value of the assets and liabilities
bearing fixed interest.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
29 - Financial Instruments (cont’d)
E.
Cash
flow hedge accounting
The table below
presents the periods in which the cash flows associated with
derivatives that are cash flow hedges are expected to
occur:
|
Carrying
|
Expected
|
6
months
|
6-12
|
Second
|
Third
|
Fourth
|
Fifth
|
Sixth
year
|
amount
|
cash
flows
|
or
less
|
|
year
|
year
|
year
|
year
|
and
above
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Forward contracts
and options
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
on
exchange rates:
|
|
23,286
|
23,286
|
22,060
|
272
|
954
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The table below
presents the periods in which cash flows that are related to the
derivatives used to hedge cash flows are expected to impact income
or loss.
|
Carrying
|
Expected
|
6
months
|
6-12
|
Second
|
Third
|
Fourth
|
Fifth
|
Sixth
year
|
amount
|
cash
flows
|
or
less
|
|
year
|
year
|
year
|
year
|
and
above
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Interest rate
swap:
|
|
(962)
|
(962)
|
(240)
|
(241)
|
(481)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forward contracts
and options
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
on
exchange rates:
|
|
23,558
|
23,558
|
22,325
|
279
|
954
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
22,596
|
22,596
|
22,085
|
38
|
473
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
29 - Financial Instruments (cont’d)
E.
Cash
flow hedge accounting (cont’d)
The table below
presents the periods in which the cash flows associated with
derivatives that are cash flow hedges are expected to
occur:
|
Carrying
|
Expected
|
6
months
|
6-12
|
Second
|
Third
|
Fourth
|
Fifth
|
Sixth
year
|
amount
|
cash
flows
|
or
less
|
|
year
|
year
|
year
|
year
|
and
above
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Forward contracts
and options
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
on
exchange rates:
|
|
36,187
|
36,187
|
33,642
|
653
|
1,892
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The table below
presents the periods in which cash flows that are related to the
derivatives used to hedge cash flows are expected to impact income
or loss.
|
Carrying
|
Expected
|
6
months
|
6-12
|
Second
|
Third
|
Fourth
|
Fifth
|
Sixth
year
|
amount
|
cash
flows
|
or
less
|
|
year
|
year
|
year
|
year
|
and
above
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Interest rate
swap:
|
|
(1,443)
|
(1,443)
|
(240)
|
(241)
|
(481)
|
(481)
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forward contracts
and options
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
on
exchange rates:
|
|
34,565
|
34,565
|
33,624
|
663
|
278
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
33,122
|
33,122
|
33,384
|
422
|
(203)
|
(481)
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
29 - Financial Instruments (cont’d)
The fair value of
forward contracts on foreign currency is based on their listed
market price, if available. In the absence of market prices, the
fair value is estimated based on the discounted difference between
the stated forward price in the contract and the current forward
price for the residual period until redemption, using an
appropriate interest rate.
The fair value of
foreign currency options is based on bank quotes. The
reasonableness of the quotes is evaluated through discounting
future cash flow estimates, based on the conditions and duration to
maturity of each contract, using the market interest rates of a
similar instrument at the measurement date and in accordance with
the Black & Scholes model.
(1)
Financial
instruments measured at fair value for disclosure purposes
only
The carrying amount
of certain financial assets and liabilities, including cash and
cash equivalents, trade receivables, other receivables, other
short-term investments, derivatives, bank overdrafts, short-term
loans and credit, trade payables and other payables, are the same
or proximate to their fair value.
The following table
details the carrying amount in the books and the fair value of
groups of non-current financial instruments presented in the
financial statements not in accordance with their fair
values:
|
December 31,
2015
|
December 31,
2014
|
|
Carrying
|
|
Carrying
|
|
|
amount
|
Fair
value
|
amount
|
Fair
value
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Financial
assets
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term loans and
other receivables (a)
|
14,611
|
10,810
|
17,281
|
14,254
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financial
liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term loans
(b)
|
281,482
|
274,598
|
337,403
|
345,978
|
Debentures
(c)
|
1,157,169
|
1,188,392
|
1,004,660
|
1,139,653
|
(a)
The fair value of
the long-term loans granted is based on a calculation of the
present value of cash flows, using the acceptable interest rate for
similar loans having similar characteristics
(Level 2).
(b)
The fair value of
the long-term loans received is based on a calculation of the
present value of cash flows, using the acceptable interest rate for
similar loans having similar characteristics
(Level 2).
(c)
The fair value of
the debentures is based on stock exchange quotes
(Level 1).
(2)
The
interest rates used determining fair value
The interest rates
used to discount the estimate of anticipated cash flows
are:
Brazilian real
interest
|
15.98-20.85
|
U.S. dollar
interest
|
1.72-9.76
|
Euro
interest
|
0.92-5.37
|
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
29 - Financial Instruments (cont’d)
(3)
Fair
value hierarchy of financial instruments measured at fair
value
The table below
presents an analysis of financial instruments measured at fair
value, measured by valuation method. The various levels have been
defined as follows:
● Level
1: quoted prices (unadjusted) in active market for identical
instrument.
● Level
2: inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are
observable, either directly or indirectly.
● Level
3: inputs that are not based on observable market data
(unobservable inputs).
The Company’s
financial instruments carried at fair value, are evaluated by
observable inputs and therefore are concurrent with the definition
of level 2.
|
December
31, 2015
|
|
$
thousands
|
Derivatives used
for hedging the cash flow:
|
|
Forward contracts
and options
|
23,286
|
|
|
Derivatives used
for economic hedging:
|
|
Forward contracts
and options
|
(67,383)
|
|
(44,097)
|
|
|
Financial
Instrument
|
Fair
value
|
Forward
contracts
|
Fair value measured
on the basis of discounting the difference between the forward
price in the contract and the current forward price for the
residual period until redemption using market interest rates
appropriate for similar instruments
|
|
|
Foreign
currency options
|
The fair value is
measured based on the Black&Scholes model.
|
|
|
Note
30 - Operating Segments
A.
Products
and services:
The Company
presents its segment reporting based on a format that is based on a
breakdown by business segments:
● Crop
Protection (Agro)
This is the main
area of the Company’s operations and includes the manufacture
and marketing of conventional agrochemical products and operations
in the seed sector.
● Other
(Non Agro)
This field of
activity includes a large number of sub-fields, including: Lycopan
(an oxidization retardant), aromatic products, and other chemicals.
It combines all the Company’s activities not included in the
agro-products segment.
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
30 - Operating Segments (cont’d)
A.
Products
and services: (cont’d)
Segment results
reported to the chief operating decision maker include items
directly attributable to a segment as well as items that can be
allocated on a reasonable basis. Unallocated items comprise mainly
financing expenses, net.
Information
regarding the results of each reportable segment is included
below:
|
For
the year ended December 31, 2015
|
|
Crop
|
|
|
|
|
Protection
|
Other
|
Reconciliations
|
Consolidated
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Revenues
|
|
|
|
|
External
revenues
|
2,883,490
|
180,380
|
–
|
3,063,870
|
Inter-segment
revenues
|
-
|
1,048
|
(1,048)
|
–
|
Total
revenues
|
2,883,490
|
181,428
|
(1,048)
|
3,063,870
|
|
|
|
|
|
Results
|
|
|
|
|
Segment's
results
|
300,835
|
(728)
|
–
|
300,107
|
Financing expenses,
net
|
|
|
|
(139,572)
|
Share of losses of
equity-
|
|
|
|
|
accounted
investee company
|
|
|
|
(1,498)
|
Income
taxes
|
|
|
|
(49,262)
|
Non-controlling
interests
|
|
|
|
333
|
Net income for the
year attributable to the owners of the Company
|
110,108
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For
the year ended December 31, 2014
|
|
Crop
|
|
|
|
|
Protection
|
Other
|
Reconciliations
|
Consolidated
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Revenues
|
|
|
|
|
External
revenues
|
3,028,790
|
192,508
|
–
|
3,221,298
|
Inter-segment
revenues
|
–
|
1,320
|
(1,320)
|
–
|
Total
revenues
|
3,028,790
|
193,828
|
(1,320)
|
3,221,298
|
|
|
|
|
|
Results
|
|
|
|
|
Segment's
results
|
304,108
|
7,106
|
(213)
|
311,001
|
Financing expenses,
net
|
|
|
|
(123,969)
|
Share of income of
equity-
|
|
|
|
|
accounted
investee company
|
|
|
|
5,885
|
Income
taxes
|
|
|
|
(46,902)
|
Non-controlling
interests
|
|
|
|
390
|
Net income for the
year attributable to the owners of the Company
|
146,405
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
30 - Segment Reporting (cont'd)
A.
Products
and services: (cont'd)
|
For
the year ended December 31, 2013
|
|
Crop
|
|
|
|
|
Protection
|
Other
|
Reconciliations
|
Consolidated
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Revenues
|
|
|
|
|
External
revenues
|
2,876,198
|
200,157
|
–
|
3,076,355
|
Inter-segment
revenues
|
–
|
1,165
|
(1,165)
|
–
|
Total
revenues
|
2,876,198
|
201,322
|
(1,165)
|
3,076,355
|
|
|
|
|
|
Results
|
|
|
|
|
Segment's
results
|
292,884
|
15,905
|
200
|
308,989
|
Financing expenses,
net
|
|
|
|
(140,565)
|
Share of income of
equity-
|
|
|
|
|
accounted
investee company
|
|
|
|
3,197
|
Income
taxes
|
|
|
|
(44,550)
|
Non-controlling
interests
|
|
|
|
177
|
Net income for the
year attributable to the owners of the Company
|
127,248
|
|
|
|
|
|
B.
Sales
distribution by geographic regions
As a result of the
organizational change that was completed at the end of 2014, the
breakdown of the sales was conformed to geographical segments based
on the location of the customer. The Asia Pacific and Africa
segment was split into two segments: (1) Asia Pacific; and (2)
Africa, the Middle East and India.
The information for
prior periods was restated.
|
|
For
the year ended December 31
|
|
|
2015
|
2014
|
2013
|
|
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Europe
|
1,115,965
|
1,186,714
|
1,140,346
|
North
America
|
573,046
|
544,825
|
516,153
|
Latin
America
|
735,923
|
822,537
|
757,518
|
Asia
Pacific
|
273,229
|
294,048
|
301,412
|
Africa, the Middle
East and India
|
271,370
|
269,969
|
251,745
|
Israel
|
94,337
|
103,205
|
109,181
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,063,870
|
3,221,298
|
3,076,355
|
|
|
|
|
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
Note
31 - Investments in Investees
Additional
details in respect of subsidiaries directly held by the
Company
|
December
31, 2015
|
|
|
Company
|
|
|
|
Country
of
|
equity
|
Loans
to
|
Investments
|
|
association
|
rights
|
investees
|
in
investees
|
|
|
%
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Adama Makhteshim
Ltd.
|
Israel
|
100
|
455,074
|
796,106
|
Adama Agan
Ltd.
|
Israel
|
100
|
390,745
|
664,564
|
Lycored
Ltd.
|
Israel
|
100
|
-
|
99,078
|
|
|
|
845,819
|
1,559,748
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Company’s
guaranty of the liabilities to banks of Subsidiaries is
unlimited.
The balance of
subsidiaries’ liabilities to banks as of balance sheet date
for which the Company is guarantor is $313 million.
|
December
31, 2014
|
|
|
Company
|
|
|
|
Country
of
|
equity
|
Loans
to
|
Investments
|
|
association
|
rights
|
investees
|
in
investees
|
|
|
%
|
$
thousands
|
$
thousands
|
Adama Makhteshim
Ltd.
|
Israel
|
100
|
322,880
|
944,057
|
Adama Agan
Ltd.
|
Israel
|
100
|
402,690
|
633,021
|
Lycored
Ltd.
|
Israel
|
100
|
–
|
101,800
|
|
|
|
725,570
|
1,678,878
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note
32 - Subsequent Events
A.
On February 4,
2016, the Company's audit committee, the board of directors and the
shareholders of the Company approved the Company's entry into
agreement for selling B shares of Sanonda that are held by the
Company under the conditions specified in Note 19(a)(8) and subject
to the completion of Sanonda transaction as described in Note
19(a)(8) above.
B.
For details
regarding the rejection of the appeal that was submitted by two
residents of Moshav Nir Galim and one resident of Ashdod, on the
resolution of the district court regarding the request for approval
of the claim as a class action against Adama Agan, see Note
19E.
C
Discount
Investments Corporation Ltd., the parent company of Koor Industries
Ltd. (hereinafter - "Koor") informed the Company that on August 15,
2016, an agreement according to which China National Agrochemical
Corporation (hereinafter - "CNAC"), the controlling shareholder in
the Company, will acquire, on its own or with a third party, the
minority shares held by Koor
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
(hereinafter - the
"Share Purchase Transaction") was signed, while the closing of the
aforementioned transaction is subject to several conditions
precedent.
D.
On September 13,
2016 the board of Sanonda approved the Sanonda Transaction, which
upon closing; the Company will become a wholly owned subsidiary of
Sanonda, with CNAC maintaining its control.
As part of the
Sanonda Transaction approval process, the board of Sanonda approved
the re-purchase of the Sanonda B shares held by the Company ("B
Shares"), subject to the completion of the Sanonda
Transaction.
The Sanonda
Transaction is expected to be completed during the first half of
2017. The Sanonda Transaction is subject to the approval of
Sanonda's general meeting which, as the Company was informed,
notice regarding its convening should be done within six months
from the date of publication of the Transaction Report. In
addition, the Sanonda Transaction is subject to various regulatory
approvals in China and to a number of other conditions precedent,
including the approval of the Bank to whom the Company's shares are
pledged to and the completion of the Share Purchase
Transaction.
E.
On September 15,
2016, after obtaining the approval of the Company's shareholders
meeting, the board of directors and the audit committee, a dividend
of $ 40,263,482 was declared by the Company.
|
|
Control rate and
ownership of holding company/ companies
|
Holding
company/companies
|
Investee
company
|
%
|
|
|
|
A. Domestic
consolidated subsidiaries
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
|
Adama Makhteshim
Ltd. (hereinafter – Makhteshim)
|
100
|
|
Adama Agan Ltd.
(hereinafter – Agan)
|
100
|
|
Lycored
Ltd.
|
100
|
|
|
|
Makhteshim
|
Makhteshim Chemical
Works Trade and
|
|
|
Marketing
Ltd.
|
100
|
|
Targetgene
Biotechnologies Ltd.
|
50.1
|
|
Energin.R
Technologies 2009 Ltd.
|
18.85
|
|
|
|
Agan
|
Agan Aroma and Fine
Chemicals Ltd.
|
100
|
|
Adama (Agan)
Chemical Marketing Ltd.
|
100
|
|
|
|
Lycored
Ltd.
|
Lycored Bio
Ltd.
|
100
|
|
Dalidar Pharma
Israel (1995) Ltd.
|
100
|
|
|
|
Agan Aroma and Fine
Chemicals Ltd.
|
Interconnect Aroma
Ltd.
|
100
|
B. Foreign
consolidated subsidiaries
|
|
|
Makhteshim (99.99%)
and Agan (0.01%)
|
Adama Celsius B.V.
(hereinafter – Celsius)
|
100
|
|
|
|
Agan (99.99%) and
Makhteshim (0.01%)
|
Adama Fahrenheit
B.V. (hereinafter – Fahrenheit)
|
100
|
|
|
|
Lycored
Ltd.
|
Lycored
Sarl
|
100
|
|
ALB Holdings
UK
|
100
|
|
Lycored Corp.
(USA)
|
100
|
|
Lycored Asia
Limited
|
100
|
|
VN Biotech
Limited
|
100
|
|
|
|
Lycored Asia
Limited
|
Lycored Food
Additives (Changzhou) Co. Ltd.
|
100
|
|
|
|
ALB Holdings
UK
|
Lycored Ltd
(UK)
|
100
|
|
Protein Dynamix
Limited
|
100
|
|
|
|
VN Biotech
Limited
|
LLC Scientific and
Production Enterprise “VITAN”
|
100
|
Lycored Corp
(USA)
|
Nova Huelle
LLC.
|
100
|
|
|
|
Makhteshim (50%)
and Agan (50%)
|
Adama Agriculture
B.V.
|
100
|
|
|
|
Celsius
|
Adama Irvita
N.V.
|
100
|
|
Adama Korea
Inc.
|
51
|
|
Adama Vietnam
Limited Company
|
100
|
|
Adama Agriculture
Slovensko Spol s.r.o.
|
100
|
|
Adama (Jiangsu)
Agricultural Solutions Company Limited
|
100
|
|
Adama (Nanjing)
Agricultural Science and Technology Company Limited
|
100
|
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
|
|
Control rate and
ownership of holding company
|
Holding
company
|
Investee
company
|
%
|
|
|
|
B. Foreign
consolidated subsidiaries (cont’d)
Fahrenheit
|
Adama Quena
N.V.
|
100
|
|
|
|
Fahrenheit (50%)
and Celsius (50%)
|
Magan HB
B.V.
|
100
|
|
Adama Argentina
S.A.
|
100
|
|
Kollant
s.r.l.
|
100
|
|
Makhteshim Agan
Central and East Europe Service and Group Finance Limited Liability
Company
|
100
|
|
Adama Andina
B.V.
|
100
|
|
Adama
(China) Investment Company Limited
|
100
|
|
|
|
Fahrenheit (30%),
Celsius (30%), Adama Agriculture
B.V. (39.99%), and Adama Registrations B.V.
(0.01%)
|
Adama Agriculture
Espana S.A.
|
100
|
|
|
|
Magan HB B.V.
(99.99%) and Agricur Defensivos Agricolas Ltda.
(0.01%)
|
Adama Brasil
S.A.
|
100
|
|
|
|
Makhteshim Agan
Central and East Europe Service and Group Finance Limited Liability
Company
|
Adama Hungary
z.r.t.
|
100
|
|
|
|
Adama Andina B.V. (99.80%) and Fahrenheit
(0.10%)
|
Proficol
Venezuela S.A.
|
99.9
|
|
|
|
Adama Andina B.V. (99.99%) and Celsius
(0.01%)
|
Adama
Agriculture Peru S.A.
|
100
|
|
|
|
Adama Andina B.V. (99.8%) and Celsius
(0.2%)
|
Adama
Ecuador Adamecudor S.A.
|
100
|
|
|
|
Adama
Ecuador Adamecudor S.A.
|
Adama
Colombia S.A.S
|
100
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fahrenheit (2.50%)
and Adama Agriculture B.V.
(97.50%)
|
Adama Mozambique
Lda
|
100
|
|
|
|
Adama Agriculture
B.V. (99.90%) and Fahrenheit (0.10%)
|
Adama Agriculture
East Africa Limited
|
100
|
|
|
|
Adama Agriculture
B.V. (99%) and Fahrenheit (1%)
|
Adama
Madagascar SARL
|
100
|
|
Adama
Guatemala SA
|
|
|
|
|
Adama
Agriculture B.V. (99.98%), Celsius (0.01%), and Fahrenheit
(0.01%)
|
Agricur
Defensivos Agricolas Ltd.
|
100
|
|
|
|
Adama
Agriculture B.V. (99.93%) and Celsius (0.07%),
|
Adama
Paraguay S.R.L.
|
100
|
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
|
|
Control rate and
ownership of holding company
|
Holding
company
|
Investee
company
|
%
|
|
|
|
B. Foreign
consolidated subsidiaries (cont’d)
Adama
Agriculture B.V. (99.90%) and Celsius (0.10%),
|
Adama
Dominican Republic, S.R.L.
|
100
|
|
|
|
Adama
Agriculture B.V. (99.99%) and Celsius (0.01%),
|
Makhteshim
Agan de Mexico S.A. de C.V.
|
100
|
|
|
|
Adama Agriculture B.V. (99.99%), and Adama
Registrations B.V. (0.01%)
|
Adama
India Private Ltd.
|
100
|
|
Adama
Polska SP Z.O.O
|
100
|
|
Adama
Agricultural Solutions UK Ltd.
|
100
|
|
|
|
Adama Agriculture B.V. (95%), and Adama
Registrations B.V. (5%)
|
Adama
Italia SRL
|
100
|
|
Adama
Portugal Lda
|
100
|
|
|
|
Adama
Agriculture B.V.
|
Adama
New Zealand Ltd.
|
100
|
|
Adama
CZ s.r.o.
|
100
|
|
Adama
Deutschland GmbH
|
100
|
|
Magan
Korea Co Ltd.
|
100
|
|
Adama
SRB DOO Beograd
|
100
|
|
Adama
RUS LLC
|
100
|
|
Adama
Australia Holdings Pty Ltd.
|
100
|
|
Adama
Manufacturing Poland S.A.
|
100
|
|
Adama
Northern Europe B.V.
|
55
|
|
Adama
Crop Solution ACC S.A.
|
100
|
|
Adama
France S.A.S.
|
100
|
|
Adama
Registrations B.V.
|
100
|
|
Adama
Japan K.K.
|
100
|
|
Makhteshim
Agan of North America Inc.
|
100
|
|
Adama
Agricultural Solutions S.R.L.
|
100
|
|
Adama
(Shanghai) Trading Co Ltd.
|
100
|
|
Adama
South Africa PTY Ltd.
|
100
|
|
Adama
Agriculture Swiss AG
|
100
|
|
Adama
Asia Pacific Pte Ltd.
|
100
|
|
Adama
(Thailand) Ltd.
|
100
|
|
Adama
Ukraine LLC
|
100
|
|
Makhteshim
Agan Venezuela S.A.
|
100
|
|
Adama
West Africa Ltd.
|
100
|
|
Makhteshim
Agan Chile SPA
|
100
|
|
Adama
Plant Protection Services Zambia Limited
|
100
|
|
Adama
Zimbabwe (Private) Ltd.
|
100
|
|
ADAMA
Turkey Tarım Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited
Şirketi
|
100
|
|
|
|
Makhteshim
Agan Chile SPA (99.90%) and Adama Agriculture B.V.
(0.10%)
|
Chileagro
Bioscience S.A.
|
100
|
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
|
|
Control rate and
ownership of holding company
|
Holding
company
|
Investee
company
|
%
|
|
|
|
B. Foreign
consolidated subsidiaries (cont’d)
Chileagro
Bioscience S.A.
|
Adama
Chile SA
|
60
|
|
|
|
Adama
India Private Ltd.
|
PT.
Royal Agro Indonesia
|
100
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Makhteshim
Agan de Mexico S.A. de C.V. (98.6%) and Adama Agriculture B.V.
(1.4%)
|
Adama
Servicios S.A. de C.V.
|
100
|
|
|
|
Makhteshim
Agan de Mexico S.A. de C.V. (99%) and Adama Agriculture B.V.
(1%)
|
Plant
Protection, S.A. de C.V.
|
100
|
|
|
|
Makhteshim
Agan de Mexico S.A. de C.V. (99.93%) and Adama Agriculture B.V.
(0.07%)
|
Servicios
Ingold S.A. de C.V.
|
100
|
|
|
|
Makhteshim
Agan de Mexico S.A. de C.V. (99.99%) and Adama Agriculture B.V.
(0.01%)
|
Ingenieria
Industrial S.A. de C.V.
|
100
|
|
|
|
Servicios
Ingold S.A. de C.V. (99.99%) and Adama Servicios S.A. de C.V.
(0.01%)
|
Nangaru
S.A. de C.V.
|
100
|
|
|
|
Makhteshim
Agan de Mexico S.A. de C.V. (96.64%), Servicios Ingold S.A. de C.V.
(1.12%), Plant Protection, S.A. de C.V. (1.12%), and Ingenieria
Industrial S.A. de C.V. (1.12%)
|
Adama
AGS, S.A. de C.V.
|
100
|
|
|
|
Adama
Northern Europe B.V.
|
UAB
Adama Northern Europe
|
100
|
|
|
|
Makhteshim
Agan of North America, Inc.
|
Farmsaver.com,
LLC
|
100
|
|
Control
Solutions Inc.
|
67.1
|
|
Alligare
LLC
|
80
|
|
Adama
Agricultural Solutions CANADA Ltd.
|
100
|
|
Adama
Americas Inc.
|
100
|
|
|
|
Adama
Australia Holdings Pty Ltd. (50%) and Farmoz Pty Ltd.
(50%)
|
Adama
Australia Pty Ltd.
|
100
|
Adama
Australia Holdings Pty Ltd
|
Farmoz
Pty Limited
|
100
|
|
|
|
Adama
West Africa Ltd.
|
Makhteshim
Agan West Africa Limited (Nigeria)
|
100
|
|
Adama
West Africa Cote D’lvoire Ltd.
|
100
|
|
Makhteshim
Agan West Africa Limited Burkina Faso
|
100
|
|
Adama
Cameroun SUARL
|
100
|
|
|
|
Adama
(China) Investment Company Limited
|
Adama
(Beijing) Agricultural Technology Company Limited
|
100
|
|
|
|
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
Notes
to the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015
|
|
Control rate and
ownership of holding company
|
Holding
company
|
Investee
company
|
%
|
|
|
|
C.
Jointly-controlled associated companies
Adama Agricultural
Solutions Ltd.
|
Biotech Plant
Genomic Fund L.L.P
|
50
|
|
|
|
Biotech M.A.H
Limited Partnership
|
Biotech Agro
Ltd.
|
100
|
|
|
|
Agan Aroma and Fine
Chemicals Ltd.
|
Negev Aroma (Ramat
Hovav) Ltd.
|
50
|
|
|
|
Adama Agriculture
B.V.
|
Alfa Agricultural
Supplies Commercial and Industrial S.A.
|
49
|
|
|
|
Alfa Agricultural
Supplies Commercial and Industrial S.A.
|
Agribul
Ltd.
|
100
|
|
|
|
Fahrenheit
|
InnovAroma
S.A.
|
50
|
|
|
|
Adama
Colombia S.A.S.
|
Servicidas
de Colombia S.A.S
|
50
|
|
|
|
Celsius
|
Hubei Sanonda Co.
Ltd.
|
10.6
|
Makhteshim
|
Classeed
Ltd.
|
9.84
|
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Agricultural Solutions Ltd. - FS 12 2015
Client
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