6-K 1 s114173_6k.htm FORM 6-K

 

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

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

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

November 21, 2018

 

Commission File Number 1-14728

 

 

 

LATAM Airlines Group S.A.

(Translation of Registrant’s Name Into English)

 

 

 

Presidente Riesco 5711, 20th floor

Las Condes

Santiago, Chile

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

 

 

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

 

Form 20-F  ☒             Form 40-F  ☐

 

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

 

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LATAM AIRLINES GROUP S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

 

CONTENTS

 

Interim Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

Interim Consolidated Statement of Income by Function

Interim Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

Interim Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

Interim Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows - Direct Method

Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

 

CLP-    CHILEAN PESO

ARS-    ARGENTINE PESO

US$-    united states dollar

THUS$-    THOUSANDS OF UNITED STATES DOLLARS

COP-    COLOMBIAN PESO

brl/R$-    braZILIAN REAL

thr$-    Thousands of Brazilian reaL

MXN-    MEXICAN PESO

VEF-    STRONG Bolivar

 

 

 

 

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

 

Notes   Page
     
1 - General information   8
2 - Summary of significant accounting policies   12
2.1. Basis of Preparation   12
2.2. Basis of Consolidation   18
2.3. Foreign currency transactions   19
2.4. Property, plant and equipment   20
2.5. Intangible assets other than goodwill   21
2.6. Goodwill   22
2.7. Borrowing costs   22
2.8. Losses for impairment of non-financial assets   22
2.9. Financial assets   22
2.10. Derivative financial instruments and hedging activities   23
2.11. Inventories   24
2.12. Trade and other accounts receivable   25
2.13. Cash and cash equivalents   25
2.14. Capital   25
2.15. Trade and other accounts payables   25
2.16. Interest-bearing loans   25
2.17. Current and deferred taxes   25
2.18. Employee benefits   26
2.19. Provisions   27
2.20. Revenue recognition   27
2.21. Leases   28
2.22. Non-current assets (or disposal groups) classified as held for sale   29
2.23. Maintenance   29
2.24. Environmental costs   29
3 - Financial risk management   29
3.1. Financial risk factors   29
3.2. Capital risk management   43
3.3. Estimates of fair value   43
4 - Accounting estimates and judgments   46
5 - Segmental information   49
6 - Cash and cash equivalents   54
7 - Financial instruments   55
7.1. Financial instruments by category   55
7.2. Financial instruments by currency   57
8 - Trade, other accounts receivable and non-current accounts receivable   58
9 - Accounts receivable from/payable to related entities   61
10 - Inventories   62
11 - Other financial assets   63
12 - Other non-financial assets   64
13 - Non-current assets and disposal group classified as held for sale   65
14 - Investments in subsidiaries   66
15 - Intangible assets other than goodwill   69
16 - Goodwill   70
17 - Property, plant and equipment   72
18 - Current and deferred tax   78
19 - Other financial liabilities   83
20 - Trade and other accounts payables   91
21 - Other provisions   93
22 - Other non-financial liabilities   95
23 - Employee benefits   96
24 - Accounts payable, non-current   98
25 - Equity   99
26 - Revenue   104
27 - Costs and expenses by nature   105
28 - Other income, by function   106
29 - Foreign currency and exchange rate differences   107
30 - Earnings per share   115
31 - Contingencies   116
32 - Commitments   127
33 - Transactions with related parties   131
34 - Share based payments   132
35 - Statement of cash flows   135
36 - The environment   137
37 - Events subsequent to the date of the financial statements   138

 

 

 

 

LATAM AIRLINES GROUP S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

 

ASSETS            
             
   Note   As of
September 30,2018
   As of
December 31,2017
 
       ThUS$   ThUS$ 
       Unaudited     
Current assets               
Cash and cash equivalents   6 - 7    686,440    1,142,004 
Other financial assets   7 - 11    626,723    559,919 
Other non-financial assets   12    273,598    221,188 
Trade and other accounts receivable   7 - 8    1,079,096    1,214,050 
Accounts receivable from related entities   7 - 9    2,132    2,582 
Inventories   10    267,710    236,666 
Current tax assets   18    81,805    77,987 
                
Total current assets other than non-current assets (or disposal groups) classified as held for sale or as held for distribution to owners        3,017,504    3,454,396 
                
Non-current assets (or disposal groups) classified as held for sale or as held for distribution to owners   13    33,791    291,103 
                
Total current assets        3,051,295    3,745,499 
Non-current assets               
Other financial assets   7 - 11    87,043    88,090 
Other non-financial assets   12    237,513    220,807 
Accounts receivable   7 - 8    5,512    6,891 
Intangible assets other than goodwill   15    1,394,263    1,617,247 
Goodwill   16    2,229,514    2,672,550 
Property, plant and equipment   17    9,902,049    10,065,335 
Current tax assets   18    15,732    17,532 
Deferred tax assets   18    277,996    364,021 
Total non-current assets        14,149,622    15,052,473 
Total assets        17,200,917    18,797,972 

 

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

 

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LATAM AIRLINES GROUP S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

 

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY               
                
LIABILITIES   Note   As of
September 30, 2018
   As of
December 31, 2017
 
         ThUS$    ThUS$ 
Current liabilities        Unaudited      
                
Other financial liabilities   7 - 19    1,481,167    1,300,949 
Trade and other accounts payables   7 - 20    1,652,473    1,695,202 
Accounts payable to related entities   7 - 9    179    760 
Other provisions   21    3,877    2,783 
Current tax liabilities   18    8,218    3,511 
Other non-financial liabilities   22    2,495,511    2,823,963 
         5,641,425    5,827,168 
Liabilities included in disposal groups classified as held for sale   13    12,843    15,546 
Total current liabilities        5,654,268    5,842,714 
Non-current liabilities               
Other financial liabilities   7 - 19    6,122,463    6,605,508 
Accounts payable   7 - 24    497,485    498,832 
Other provisions   21    324,165    374,593 
Deferred tax liabilities   18    823,573    949,697 
Employee benefits   23    91,337    101,087 
Other non-financial liabilities   22    103,333    158,305 
Total non-current liabilities        7,962,356    8,688,022 
Total liabilities        13,616,624    14,530,736 
EQUITY               
Share capital   25    3,146,265    3,146,265 
Retained earnings   25    493,614    475,117 
Treasury Shares   25    (178)   (178)
Other reserves        (121,869)   554,885 
Parent's ownership interest        3,517,832    4,176,089 
Non-controlling interest   14    66,461    91,147 
Total equity        3,584,293    4,267,236 
Total liabilities and equity        17,200,917    18,797,972 

 

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

 

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LATAM AIRLINES GROUP S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

  

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME BY FUNCTION 

                     
       For the 9 months ended
September 30,
   For the 3 months ended
September 30,
 
     Note   2018   2017   2018   2017 
       ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
           Unaudited     
Revenue   26    7,256,144    7,002,309    2,386,051    2,497,580 
Cost of sales        (5,883,840)   (5,460,002)   (1,944,317)   (1,859,357)
Gross margin        1,372,304    1,542,307    441,734    638,223 
Other income   28    323,727    393,908    105,930    147,454 
Distribution costs        (471,684)   (540,155)   (146,662)   (200,696)
Administrative expenses        (507,659)   (655,077)   (128,616)   (242,246)
Other expenses        (306,721)   (296,474)   (97,435)   (98,264)
Other gains/(losses)        39,719    (19,928)   12,044    (18,798)
Income from operation activities        449,686    424,581    186,995    225,673 
Financial income        34,227    66,656    9,300    24,432 
Financial costs   27    (268,779)   (303,053)   (91,310)   (104,720)
Foreign exchange gains/(losses)   29    (145,593)   48,287    (67,521)   58,816 
Result of indexation units        555    201    (2,534)   154 
Income (loss) before taxes        70,096    236,672    34,930    204,355 
Income (loss) tax expense / benefit   18    (18,831)   (107,603)   20,440    (26,096)
NET INCOME (LOSS) FOR THE PERIOD        51,265    129,069    55,370    178,259 
Income (loss) attributable to owners of the parent        33,277    88,140    52,942    160,621 
Income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest   14    17,988    40,929    2,428    17,638 
                          
Net income (loss) for the year        51,265    129,069    55,370    178,259 
EARNINGS PER SHARE                         
Basic earnings (losses) per share (US$)   30    0.05488    0.14535    0.08730    0.26487 
Diluted earnings (losses) per share (US$)   30    0.05488    0.14535    0.08730    0.26487 

 

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

 

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INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

       For the 9 months ended   For the 3 months ended 
       September 30,   September 30, 
     Note   2018   2017   2018   2017 
       ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
           Unaudited     
NET INCOME (LOSS)        51,265    129,069    55,370    178,259 
Components of other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to income before taxes                         
Other comprehensive income, before taxes, gains (losses) by new measurements on defined benefit plans   25    (3,668)   2,526    (1,695)   (1,501)
Total other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to income before taxes        (3,668)   2,526    (1,695)   (1,501)
Components of other comprehensive income that will be reclassified to income before taxes                         
Currency translation differences                         
Gains (losses) on currency translation, before tax   29    (728,971)   110,863    (118,920)   146,878 
Other comprehensive income, before taxes, currency translation differences        (728,971)   110,863    (118,920)   146,878 
Cash flow hedges                         
Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges before taxes   19    39,515    18,126    7,006    25,455 
Other comprehensive income (losses), before taxes, cash flow hedges        39,515    18,126    7,006    25,455 
Total other comprehensive income that will be reclassified to income before taxes        (689,456)   128,989    (111,914)   172,333 
Other components of other comprehensive income (loss), before taxes        (693,124)   131,515    (113,609)   170,832 
Income tax relating to other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to income                         
Income tax relating to new measurements on defined benefit plans   18    961    (677)   456    197 
Accumulate income tax relating to other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to income        961    (677)   456    197 
Income tax relating to other comprehensive income that will be reclassified to income                         
Income tax related to cash flow hedges in other comprehensive income        151    (6,219)   (41)   (8,224)
Income taxes related to components of other comprehensive income that will be reclassified to income        151    (6,219)   (41)   (8,224)
Total Other comprehensive income        (692,012)   124,619    (113,194)   162,805 
Total comprehensive income (loss)        (640,747)   253,688    (57,824)   341,064 
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to owners of the parent        (640,829)   208,355    (52,341)   316,940 
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests        82    45,333    (5,483)   24,124 
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)        (640,747)   253,688    (57,824)   341,064 

 

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

 

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INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

                                         
      Attributable to owners of the parent       
                   Change in other reserves                      
                        Actuarial gains                             
                        or losses on                             
                Currency   Cash flow   defined benefit   Shares based   Other   Total       Parent's   Non-     
        Share   Treasury   translation   hedging   plans   payments   sundry   other   Retained   ownership   controlling   Total 
    Note   capital   shares   reserve   reserve   reserve   reserve   reserve   reserve   earnings   interest   interest   equity 
        ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Equity as of January 1, 2018       3,146,265   (178)  (2,131,590)  18,140   (10,926)  39,481   2,639,780   554,885   475,117   4,176,089   91,147   4,267,236 
Increase (decrease) by application of new accounting standards                               (4,797)  (4,797)     (4,797)
Initial balance modified       3,146,265   (178)  (2,131,590)  18,140   (10,926)  39,481   2,639,780   554,885   470,320   4,171,292   91,147   4,262,439 
Total increase (decrease) in equity                                                      
Comprehensive income Gain (losses)   25                           33,277   33,277   17,988   51,265 
Other comprehensive income             (711,827)  40,371   (2,650)         (674,106)     (674,106)  (17,906)  (692,012)
Total comprehensive income             (711,827)  40,371   (2,650)        (674,106)  33,277   (640,829)  82   (640,747)
Transactions with shareholders                                                     
Dividens   25                           (9,983)  (9,983)     (9,983)
Increase (decrease) through transfers and other changes, equity   25-34                  (1,576)  (1,072)  (2,648)     (2,648)  (24,768)  (27,416)
Total transactions with shareholders                      (1,576)  (1,072)  (2,648)  (9,983)  (12,631)  (24,768)  (37,399)
Closing balance as of September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)       3,146,265   (178)  (2,843,417)  58,511   (13,576)  37,905   2,638,708   (121,869)  493,614   3,517,832   66,461   3,584,293 

  

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

 

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LATAM AIRLINES GROUP S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

 

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

 

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

 

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LATAM AIRLINES GROUP S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS DIRECT – METHOD

 

       For the periods ended 
       September 30, 
   Note   2018   2017 
       ThUS$   ThUS$ 
       Unaudited 
Cash flows from operating activities               
Cash collection from operating activities               
Proceeds from sales of goods and services       $7,448,849   $7,749,752 
Other cash receipts from operating activities        68,738    51,424 
Payments for operating activities               
Payments to suppliers for goods and services        (5,143,166)   (5,059,954)
Payments to and on behalf of employees        (1,395,536)   (1,475,997)
Other payments for operating activities        (182,722)   (163,707)
Income taxes refunded (paid)        (50,426)   (85,731)
Other cash inflows (outflows)   35    (9,754)   (59,480)
Net cash flows from operating activities        735,983    956,307 
Cash flows used in investing activities               
Cash flows arising from losing control of subsidiaries or other businesses        40,248    6,124 
Other cash receipts from sales of equity or debt instruments of other entities        2,695,736    2,265,509 
Other payments to acquire equity or debt instruments of other entities        (2,816,134)   (2,198,327)
Amounts raised from sale of property, plant and equipment        218,975    21,182 
Purchases of property, plant and equipment        (502,259)   (246,923)
Purchases of intangible assets        (71,215)   (57,413)
Interest received        7,360    9,592 
Other cash inflows (outflows)   35    416    (3,848)
Net cash flow from (used in) investing activities        (426,873)   (204,104)
Cash flows from (used in) financing activities   35           
Amounts raised from long-term loans        769,162    1,275,470 
Amounts raised from short-term loans        243,000    132,280 
Loans repayments        (745,596)   (1,628,587)
Payments of finance lease liabilities        (575,172)   (244,153)
Dividends paid        (68,206)   (53,176)
Interest paid        (240,584)   (271,939)
Other cash inflows (outflows)        (7,969)   18,502 
Net cash flows from (used in) financing activities        (625,365)   (771,603)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents before effect of exchanges rate change        (316,255)   (19,400)
Effects of variation in the exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents        (139,309)   9,924 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents        (455,564)   (9,476)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD   6    1,142,004    949,327 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD   6    686,440    939,851 

  

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

 

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LATAM AIRLINES GROUP S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)

 

NOTE 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION

 

LATAM Airlines Group S.A. (the “Company”) is a public limited company registered with the Commission for the Financial Market (1) under No. 306, whose shares are listed in Chile on the Stock Exchange of Brokers - Stock Exchange (Valparaiso), the Electronic Stock Exchange of Chile - Stock Exchange and the Santiago Stock Exchange - Stock Exchange, besides being listed in the United States of America on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”), in the form of American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”).

 

Its main business is the air transport of passengers and cargo, both in the domestic markets of Chile, Peru, Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador and Brazil, as well as in a series of regional and international routes in America, Europe and Oceania. These businesses are developed directly or by its subsidiaries in different countries. In addition, the Company has subsidiaries that operate in the cargo business in Mexico, Brazil and Colombia.

 

The Company is located in Chile, in the city of Santiago, on Avenida Americo Vespucio Sur No. 901, Renca commune.

 

The Corporate Governance practices of the Company are governed by the provisions of the Securities Market Law, the Law on Public Limited Companies and its Regulations, and by the regulations of the Financial Market Commission (1) and the laws and regulations of the United States of America and the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) of that country, in what corresponds to the issuance of ADRs (2).

 

As of September 30, 2018 the statutory capital of the Company is represented by 606,874,525 shares, all ordinary, without par value, which is divided into: (a) 606,407,693 subscribed and paid shares; and (b) 466,832 shares pending subscription and payment, which correspond to the balance of shares pending placement of the last capital increase approved at the extraordinary shareholders meeting of August 18, 2016.

 

The Board of Directors of the Company is composed of nine regular members who are elected every two years by the Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting. The Board of Directors meets in monthly ordinary sessions and in extraordinary sessions, whenever social needs so require. Of the nine members of the Board, three of them are part of its Directors Committee, which fulfills both the role envisaged in the Law on Public Limited Companies, and the functions of the Audit Committee required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of the United States. of North America and the respective regulations of the SEC.

 

(1) On February 23, 2017, Law No. 21,000 was published in the Official Gazette, creating the new Commission for the Financial Market (CMF), a collegiate and technical body that replaced the Superintendency of Securities and Insurance ( SVS).

 

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The controller of the Company is the Cueto Group, which through the companies Costa Verde Aeronáutica S.A., Costa Verde Aeronáutica SpA, Costa Verde Aeronáutica Tres SpA, Inversiones Nueva Costa Verde Aeronáutica Ltda., Inversiones Priesca Dos y Cía. Ltda., Inversiones Caravia Dos y Cía. Ltda., Inversiones El Fano Dos y Cía. Ltda., Inversiones La Espasa Dos S.A. and Inversiones La Espasa Dos y Cía. Ltda., Owns 27.91% of the shares issued by the Company, so it is the controller of the Company in accordance with the provisions of letter b) of Article 97 and Article 99 of the Market Law. of Values, taken care of that it influences decisively in the administration of this one.

 

As of September 30, 2018, the Company had a total of 1,458 shareholders in its registry. At that date, approximately 2.03% of the Company’s property was in the form of ADRs.

 

For the period ended September 30, 2018, the company had an average of 42,141 employees, ending this period with a total number of 40,974 people, distributed in 6,435 Administration employees, 4,833 in Maintenance, 13,135 in Operations, 9,238 Cabin Crew , 4,200 Cockpit Crew and 3,133 in Sales.

 

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

 

a)Participation rate

 

             As of September 30, 20 18   As of December 31, 2017 
      Country  Functional                         
Tax No.  Company  of origin  Currency   Direct   Indirect   Total   Direct   Indirect   Total 
                                   
               %    %    %    %    %    % 
              Unaudited                
96.518.8 60-6  Latam Travel Chile S.A. and Subsidary  Chile   US$    99.990 0    0.0100    100 .00 00    99 .99 00    0.0100    100 .00 00 
96.969 .68 0-0  Lan Pax Group S.A. and Subsidiaries  Chile   US$    9 9.8 361    0.16 39    100 .00 00    99.8361    0.16 39    100 .00 00 
Foreign  Lan Perú S.A.  Peru   US$    49.000 0    21.00 00    70 .00 00    49 .00 00    21.00 00    70 .00 00 
93.383 .00 0-4  Lan Cargo S.A.  Chile   US$    99.893 9    0.0041    99 .89 80    99 .89 39    0.0041    99 .89 80 
Foreign  Connecta Corporation  U.S.A.   US$    0.000 0    100 .00 00    100 .00 00    0 .00 00    100 .00 00    100 .00 00 
Foreign  Prime Airport Services Inc. and Subsidary  U.S.A.   US$    0.000 0    100 .00 00    100 .00 00    0 .00 00    100 .00 00    100 .00 00 
96.951.2 80-7  Transporte Aéreo S.A.  Chile   US$    0.000 0    100 .00 00    100 .00 00    0 .00 00    100 .00 00    100 .00 00 
96.631.520-2  Fast Air Almacenes de Carga S.A.  Chile   CLP    0.000 0    100 .00 00    100 .00 00    0 .00 00    100 .00 00    100 .00 00 
Foreign  Laser Cargo S.R.L.  Argentina   ARS    0.000 0    100 .00 00    100 .00 00    0 .00 00    100 .00 00    100 .00 00 
Foreign  Lan Cargo Overseas Limited and Subsidiaries  Bahamas   US$    0.000 0    100 .00 00    100 .00 00    0 .00 00    100 .00 00    100 .00 00 
96.969 .69 0-8  Lan Cargo Inversiones S.A. and Subsidary  Chile   US$    0.000 0    100 .00 00    100 .00 00    0 .00 00    100 .00 00    100 .00 00 
96.575.8 10 -0  Inversiones Lan S.A. and Subsidiaries  Chile   US$    99.710 0    0 .29 00    100 .00 00    99.7100    0 .29 00    100 .00 00 
96.847.880 -K  Technical Trainning LATAM S.A.  Chile   CLP    99.830 0    0.1700    100 .00 00    99 .83 00    0.1700    100 .00 00 
Foreign  Latam Finance Limited  Cayman Insland   US$    100.000 0    0 .00 00    100 .00 00    100 .00 00    0 .00 00    100 .00 00 
Foreign  Peuco Finance Limited  Cayman Insland   US$    100.000 0    0 .00 00    100 .00 00    100 .00 00    0 .00 00    100 .00 00 
Foreign  Profesional Airline Services INC.  U.S.A.   US$    100.000 0    0 .00 00    100 .00 00    100 .00 00    0 .00 00    100 .00 00 
Foreign  Jarletul S.A.  Uruguay   US$    99.000 0    1.00 00    100 .00 00    0 .00 00    0 .00 00    0 .00 00 
Foreign  TAM S.A. and Subsidiaries (*)  Brazil   BRL    6 3.0 901    36 .90 99    100 .00 00    63.0901    36 .90 99    100 .00 00 

 

(*)        As of September 30, 2018, the indirect participation percentage over TAM S.A. and Subsidiaries comes from Holdco I S.A., a company over which LATAM Airlines Group S.A. it has a 99.9983% share on economic rights and 49% of political rights as a result of the provisional measure No. 714 of the Brazilian government implemented during 2016 that allows foreign capital to have up to 49% ownership. In this way, since April 2016, LATAM Airlines Group S.A. owns 901 shares with the right to vote of Holdco I S.A., which is equivalent to 49% of the total shares with voting rights of said company and TEP Chile S.A. owns 938 shares with the right to vote of Holdco I S.A., which is equivalent to 51% of the total shares with voting rights of said company.

 

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b)Financial Information

 

     

 Statement of financial position

   Net Income 
                              For the periods ended 
      As of September 30, 2018   As of December 31, 2017   September 30, 
                              2018   2017 
Tax No .  Company  Assets   Liabilities   Equity   Assets   Liabilities   Equity   Gain /(loss ) 
      ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
      Unaudited               Unaudited 
                                    
96.518.860-6  Latam Travel Chile S.A. and Subsidary   8,553    2,330    6,223    6,771    2,197    4,574    1,653    1,136 
96.969.680-0  Lan Pax Group S.A. and Subsidiaries (*)   593,135    1,339,120    (748,738)   499,345    1,101,548    (596,406   (123,672)   (36,819)
Foreign  Lan Perú S.A.   492,500    501,993    (9,493)   315,607    303,204    12,403    (16,318)   9,789 
93.383.000-4  Lan Cargo S.A.   482,304    294,241    188,063    584,169    371,934    212,235    (23,241)   (52,376)
Foreign  Connecta Corporation   73,762    39,067    34,695    38,735    17,248    21,487    13,208    8,235 
Foreign  Prime Airport Services Inc. and Subsidary (*)   15,993    18,528    (2,535)   12,671    15,722    (3,051)   527    418 
96.951.280-7  Transporte Aéreo S.A.   312,618    123,562    189,056    324,498    104,357    220,141    (31,281)   25,214 
96.631.520-2  Fast Air Almacenes de Carga S.A.   14,659    7,039    7,620    12,931    4,863    8,068    53    419 
Foreign  Laser Cargo S.R.L.   33    12    21    18    27    (9)   (3)   2 
Foreign  Lan Cargo Overseas Limited                                        
   and Subsidiaries (*)   63,415    40,617    16,090    66,039    42,271    18,808    (729)   5,490 
96.969.690-8  Lan Cargo Inversiones S.A. and Subsidary (*)   175,256    184,837    (8,801)   144,884    156,005    (10,112)   1,311    5,205 
96.575.810-0  Inversiones Lan S.A. and Subsidiaries (*)   1,414    49    1,365    11,681    5,201    6,377    (4,742)   1,671 
96.847.880-K  Technical Trainning LATAM S.A.   2,039    437    1,602    1,967    367    1,600    119    (132)
Foreign  Latam Finance Limited   678,902    744,595    (65,693)   678,289    708,306    (30,017)   (35,676)   (19,393)
Foreign  Peuco Finance Limited   608,191    608,191        608,191    608,191             
Foreign  Profesional Airline Services INC.   1,723    1,422    301    3,703    3,438    265    35     
Foreign  Jarletul S.A.   1    1                         
Foreign  TAM S.A. and Subsidiaries (*)   4,326,830    3,087,053    1,178,060    4,490,714    3,555,423    856,829    (18,283)   117,256 

 

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

 

Additionally, we have proceeded to consolidate the following special purpose entities: 1. Chercán Leasing Limited created to finance the pre-delivery payments on aircraft; 2. Guanay Finance Limited created to issue a bond collateralized with future credit card receivables; 3. Private investment funds. These companies have been consolidated as required by IFRS 10.

 

All controlled entities have been included in the consolidation.

 

The changes that occurred in the consolidation perimeter between January 1, 2017 and September 30, 2018, are detailed below:

 

(1)Incorporation or acquisition of companies

 

-Prismah Fidelidade Ltda. was constituted on June 29, 2012, whose ownership corresponds 99.99% to Multiplus S.A. direct subsidiary of TAM S.A. The operation of this company began in December 2017.

 

-On November 2015, the company Peuco Finance Limited was created, whose ownership corresponds 100% to LATAM Airlines Group S.A. The operation of this company began in December 2017.

 

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-During the month of December 2017, a capital increase in TAM S.A was reported to the Finance Committee for up to US $ 900 million.

 

The contributions were made on December 11, 2017 for US $ 210 million, January 24, 2018 for US $ 449 million and February 5, 2018 for US $ 200 million, without issuance of new shares.

 

These capital increases were made and integrated 100% by the shareholder LATAM Airlines Group S.A.

 

The foregoing, in accordance with the TAM’s shareholder Holdco I S.A., who renounces to any right arisinged from this increase.

 

On January 22, 2018, Lan Pax Group S.A., purchased 17,717 shares of Laser Cargo SRL. to Andes Airport Service S.A., consequently Lan Pax Group S.A. ownsership is 3.77922% and Lan Cargo S.A. with a 96.22078% share of Laser Cargo SRL.

 

-On March 13, 2018, the company Jarletul S.A., was create. The company ownership is 99% of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and a 1% is from Inversiones Lan S. A.. The company main activity is a Travel Agency.

 

-As of September 30, 2018, Inversiones LAN S.A., subsidiary of LATAM Airlines Group S.A., acquired 5,319 shares of Aerovías de Integración Regional Aires S.A. a non-controlling shareholder, consequently, the indirect participation of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. correspond to 99.2012%

 

(2)Dissolution of companies

 

-On November 20, 2017 LATAM Airlines Group S.A. acquires 100% of the shares of Inmobiliaria Aeronáutica S.A. consequently, a merger and subsequent dissolution of said company is carried out.

 

(3)Disappropriation of companies.

 

-On May 5, 2017 Lan Pax Group S.A. and Inversiones Lan S.A., both subsidiaries of LATAM Airlines Group S.A., sold Talma Servicios Aeroportuarios S.A. and Inversiones Talma S.A.C. 100% of the capital stock of Rampas Andes Airport Services S.A.

 

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

 

-On May 7, 2018 LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and its subsidiaries Inversiones LAN S.A. and LAN Pax Group S.A., sold, assigned and transferred to the Spanish companies Acciona Airport Services, S.A. and Acciona Aeropuertos, S.L., 100% of its shares in the subsidiary Andes Airport Services S.A.

 

The sale value of Andes Airport Services S.A. it was ThUS $ 39,108

 

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NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

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

 

2.1.Basis of Preparation

 

The consolidated financial statements of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. for the period ended September 30, 2018, have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting, which is included in the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) incorporated therein and with the interpretations issued by the International Financial Reporting Standards Interpretations Committee (IFRIC).

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

The interim consolidated financial statements has been prepared accordance with the accounting policy used by the Group for the consolidated financial statements 2017, except for standards and interpretations adopted as from January 1, 2018.

 

(a) Accounting pronouncements with implementation effective from January 1, 2018:

 

  Date of issue

Mandatory application:

exercises started at from

(i) Rules and amendments    
     
IFRS 9: Financial instruments. December 2009 01/01/2018
     
Amendment to IFRS 9: Financial instruments. November 2013 01/01/2018
     
IFRS 15: Revenue from ordinary activities from contracts with customers. May 2014 01/01/2018
     
Amendment to IFRS 15: Revenue from ordinary activities from contracts with customers. April 2016 01/01/2018
     
Amendment to IFRS 2: Share-based payments June 2016 01/01/2018
     
Amendment to IFRS 4: Insurance contract September 2016 01/01/2018

 

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Amendment to IAS 40: Investment property December 2016 01/01/2018
  Date of issue

Mandatory application:

exercises started at from

(ii) Improvements    
     

Improvements to the International Financial Reporting Standards (cycle 2014-2016) IFRS 1: Adoption for the first time of international financial reporting standards and IAS 28 Investments in associates and joint ventures.

 

December 2016 01/01/2018
(iii) Interpretations    
     
IFRIC 22: Transactions in foreign currency and anticipated consideration December 2016 01/01/2018

 

The Company has recognized the changes identified as a result of the adoption of IFRS 9 and 15, recognizing the cumulative effect of the initial application of these standards as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings as of January 1, 2018, therefore, the Financial statements as of December 31, 2017 have not been modified.

 

The impacts of the adoption of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments and IFRS 15 Revenue from ordinary contracts with customers are as follows:

 

Consolidated statement of financial position (extract)

 

       As of 31   Effect   As of 1 
       december   adoption   january 
   Note   2017   IFRS 9   IFRS 15   2018 
       ThUS$   THUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
           Unaudited   Unaudited   Unaudited 
Current assets                         
Other non-financial assets, current   7 - 11    221,188        54,361(4)   275,549 
Trade debtors and other accounts receivable, curren   7 - 8    1,214,050    (11,105)(1)       1,202,945 
Non-current assets                         
Deferred tax assets        364,021    89(2)   6,005(7)   370,115 
Current liabilities                         
Accounts payable commercial and other Debts to pay   7 - 20    1,695,202        (22,192)(5)   1,673,010 
Other non-financial liabilities, current   22    2,823,963        77,640(6)   2,901,603 
Non-current liabilities                         
Deferred tax liability   18    949,697    (1,021)(2)   4,472(5)   953,148 
Equity                         
Accumulated earnings   25    475,118    (9,995)(3)   446(8)   465,569 

 

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- Effects of adopting IFRS 9

 

(1) Expected credit losses: The Company modified the calculation of the impairment provision to comply with the expected credit loss model, established in IFRS 9 Financial Instruments, which replaces the current loss impairment model incurred. To the calculate percentage of credit losses, a risk matrix was used, grouping the portfolio, according to similar characteristics of risk and maturity. This change resulted in the recognition of an increase in the provision for impairment losses of US $ (11.1) million.

 

This standard also includes requirements related to the classification and measurement of financial assets and liabilities and an expected credit loss model that replaces the current loss impairment model incurred.

 

As of January 1, 2018, the calculation of the impairment losses provision are as follows:

 

    Portfolio maturity 
              Up to    Up to    More than      
         Up to    91 to    181 to    365      
    Up to date    90 days    180 days    365 days    days    Total 
    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$ 
Expected loss rate   1%   21%   46%   67%   94%   8%
Gross book value   1,046,909    36,241    12,001    14,623    66,022    1,175,796 
Impairment provision   (13,570)   (7,774)   (5,499)   (9,803)   (61,787)   (98,433)

 

(2) Deferred tax adjustments originated by the application of IFRS 9.

 

(3) Net effect on accumulated results of the adjustments indicated above.

 

In addition to the impacts on the consolidated statement of financial position, the application of IFRS 9: Financial Instruments requires the classification of financial instruments according to the business model, to determine the form of measurement of financial instruments, after their initial recognition.

 

The Company analyzed the business models and classified its financial assets and liabilities according to the following:

                           
    Classification IAS 39   Classification IFRS 9   
                                 
                  Initial             
Assets  Loans   Hedge   Held    as fair value         At fair value   
   and    and   for   through profit   Cost   with changes   
   receivables   derivatives   traiding    and loss   amortized   in results   Total
                                 
    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$   ThUS$
                                 
Balance as of December 31, 2017   2,446,864    62,867    1,915    501,890          3,013,536
                                 
Cash and cash equivalents   (1,112,346)           (29,658)   1,112,346    29,658 
Other financial assets, current   (23,918)       (1,421)   (472,232)   23,918    473,653 
Trade debtors and other accounts receivable, current   (1,214,050)               1,214,050     
Accounts receivable from entities related, current   (2,582)               2,582     
Other financial assets, non-current   (87,077)       (494)       87,077    494 
Accounts receivable, non-current   (6,891)               6,891     
                                 
Balance as of January 1, 2018       62,867            2,446,864    503,805   3,013,536

 

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    Classification IAS 39   Classification IFRS 9 
Liabilities   Others    Held           
    financial    hedge    Cost      
    liabilities    derivatives    amortized    Total 
    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$ 
                     
Balance as of December 31, 2017   10,086,434    14,817        10,101,251 
Other current financial liabilities   (1,288,749)       1,288,749     
Trade accounts payable and other accounts payable, current   (1,695,202)       1,695,202     
Accounts payable to related entities, current   (760)       760     
Other financial liabilities, not current   (6,602,891)       6,602,891     
Accounts payable, not current   (498,832)       498,832     
Accounts payable to entities                    
related, not current                
Balance as of January 1, 2018       14,817    10,086,434    10,101,251 

 

- Effects of adopting IFRS 15

 

(4) Contract costs: The Company has capitalized the costs, related to the revenues from air transport of passengers, corresponding to: the commissions charged by the credit card administrators for US$ 22.0 million and the air ticket booking services through the system general distribution (GDS) for US$ 15.6 million. Additionally, there is a reclassification of commissions from travel agencies for US$ 16.8 million, which previously were presented, according IAS 18, net of the liability to fly.

 

(5) Contract liabilities: The Company has adjusted certain concepts that were recorded as obligations with suppliers and customers, which must now be treated as contract liabilities; therefore they must be deferred until the benefit of the service. These concepts are mainly related to the ground transportation service for US $ 15.6 million and traveler’s checks for US $ 6.6 million.

 

(6) Performance Obligations: The Company analyzed the moment in which the performance obligations identified in the contracts with customers must be recognized in the consolidated result. During this analysis, some concepts were identified which must be deferred until the moment of service provision, mainly related to land transportation services, charges for modifications to the initial contract in the sale of tickets and redeem of some products associated with loyalty programs for US$ 60.8 million. Additionally, there is the reclassification detailed in numeral (4) for US$ 16.8 million.

 

(7) Deferred tax adjustments originated by the application of IFRS 15.

 

(8) Net effect on accumulated results of the adjustments indicated above.

 

Additionally, the Company concluded that, in the rendering of certain services, it acted as agent in the provision of these services, therefore some reclassifications were made in the consolidated income statement to reflect the corresponding commission.

 

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The effects of the changes recognized in the application of IFRS 15 in the third quarter of the year 2018 in the consolidated income statement are presented below.

   For the 9 months ended September 30, 2018 
Reconciliation Revenue             Adjustments for reconciliation      
         Results         Deferred         Results 
         under    Contract    revenues         under 
    Note    IFRS 15    costs (4)    recognition [(5), (6)]    Reclassifications    IAS 18 
         ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$ 
                   Unaudited           
                               
Revenue   26    7,220,295        25,876    15,621    7,261,792 
Cost of sales        (5,879,840)       (24,811)       (5,904,651)
Gross margin        1,340,455        1,065    15,621    1,357,141 
                               
Otherinco me   28    323,727            39,090    362,817 
Distribution costs        (471,151)   1,737        (13,481)   (482,895)
Administrative expenses        (495,659)   4,057        (41,230)   (532,832)
Other expenses        (306,721)               (306,721)
Other gains /(losses )        39,719                39,719 
Income from operation activities        430,370    5,794    1,065        437,229 
Financial income        34,227                34,227 
Financial costs   27    (268,779)               (268,779)
Foreign exchange gains /(losses )   29    (145,593)               (145,593)
Result of indexation units        555                555 
                               
Income (loss ) before taxes        50,780    5,794    1,065        57,639 
Income (loss ) tax expense / benefit   18    (16,612)   (1,654)   600        (17,666)
NET INCOME (LOSS) FOR THE        34,168    4,140    1,665        39,973 
Income (loss ) attributable to                              
of the parent        16,180    4,140    1,665        21,985 
Inco me (loss ) attributable to                              
non-controlling interest   14    17,988                17,988 
Net income (loss ) for the year        34,168    4,140    1,665        39,973 
                               

 

 

           For the 3 months ended September 30, 2018 
Reconciliation Revenue             Adjustments for reconciliation      
         Results         Deferred         Results 
         under    Contract    revenues         under 
    Note    IFRS 15    costs (4)    recognition [(5), (6)]    Reclassifications    IAS 18 
         ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$ 
         Unaudited 
                               
Revenue   26    2,386,051        256    14,907    2,401,214 
Cost of sales        (1,944,317)       (3,874)       (1,948,191)
Gross margin        441,734        (3,618)   14,907    453,023 
                               
Other income   28    105,930            4,843    110,773 
Distribution costs        (146,662)   1,296        (6,364)   (151,730)
Administrative expenses        (128,616)   (1,334)       (13,386)   (143,336)
Other expenses        (97,435)               (97,435)
Other gains /(losses )        12,044                12,044 
Income from operation activities        186,995    (38)   (3,618)       183,339 
Financial income        9,300                9,300 
Financial costs   27    (91,310)               (91,310)
Foreign exchange gains /(losses )   29    (67,521)               (67,521)
Result of indexation units        (2,534)               (2,534)
                               
Income (loss) before taxes        34,930    (38)   (3,618)       31,274 
Income (loss) taxexpense / benefit   18    20,440    9    3,265        23,714 
NET INCOME (LOSS) FOR THE        55,370    (29)   (353)       54,988 
Income (loss) attributable to owners                              
of the parent        52,942    (29)   (353)       52,560 
Income (loss ) attributable to                              
non-controlling interest   14    2,428                2,428 
Net income (loss ) for the year        55,370    (29)   (353)       54,988 

 

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(b)       Accounting pronouncements not yet in force for financial years beginning on January 1, 2018 and which has not been effected early adoption

 

 

(i) Rules and amendments

Date of issue

Mandatory application:

exercises started

at from

     
IFRS 16: Leases January 2016 January 1, 2019
     
Amendment to IFRS 9: Financial Instruments October 2017 January 1, 2019
     
Amendment to IAS 28: Investments in associates and joint ventures October 2017 January 1, 2019
     
IFRS 17: Insurance contracts May 2017 January 1, 2021
     
Amendment to IFRS 10: Consolidated financial statements and IAS 28 Investments in associates and joint ventures. September 2014 To be determined
     

Amendment to IAS 19: Benefits to employees

February 2018

January 1, 2019

     
(ii) Improvements    
     
Improvements to International Financial Reporting Standards (cycle 2015-2017) IFRS 3: Business combination; IAS 12: Income tax; IFRS 11: Joint agreements and IAS 23 Costs for loans. December 2017 January 1, 2019
     
(iii) Interpretations    
     
IFRIC 23: Uncertain tax positions June 2017 January 1, 2019

 

The Company’s management believes that the adoption of the standards, amendments and interpretations described above will not have a significant impact on the consolidated financial statements of the Company in the exercise of its first application, except for IFRS 16.

 

IFRS 16 Leases incorporates significant changes in the accounting of tenants by requiring a similar treatment to financial leases for all those leases that are currently classified as operational with a term greater than 12 months. This means, in general terms, that an asset representative of the right to use the assets subject to operational leasing contracts and a liability equivalent to the present value of the payments associated with the contract must be recognized. As for the effects on the result, the monthly lease payments will be replaced by the depreciation of the asset and the recognition of a financial expense.

 

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

 

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LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and subsidiaries is analyzing this rule to determine the effects it may have on its consolidated financial statements, covenants and other financial indicators.

 

2.2.Basis of Consolidation

 

(a)       Subsidiaries

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

(b)       Transactions with non-controlling interests

 

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

 

(c)       Sales of subsidiaries

 

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

 

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

 

(d)       Investees or associates

 

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

 

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2.3.Foreign currency transactions

 

(a)       Presentation and functional currencies

 

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

 

(b)       Transactions and balances

 

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

 

(c)       Adjustment due to hyperinflation

 

After July 1, 2018, the Argentine economy was considered, for purposes of IFRS, hyperinflationary. The financial statements of the subsidiaries whose functional currency is the Argentine Peso have been restated.

 

The non-monetary items of the statement of financial position as well as the income statement, comprehensive incomes and cash flows of the group’s entities, whose functional currency corresponds to a hyperinflationary economy, are adjusted for inflation and re-expressed in accordance with the variation of the consumer price index (“CPI”), at each presentation date of its financial statements. The re-expression of non-monetary items is made from the date of initial recognition in the statements of financial position and considering that the financial statements are prepared under the historical cost criterion. (See Note 4(g))

 

Net losses or gains arising from the re-expression of non-monetary items and income and costs are recognized in the consolidated income statement under “Result of indexation units”.

 

Net gains and losses on the re-expression of opening balances due to the initial application of IAS 29 are recognized in the consolidated retained earnings.

 

Re-expression due to hyperinflation will be recorded until the period in which the economy of the entity ceases to be considered as a hyperinflationary economy, at that time, the adjustments made by hyperinflation will be part of the cost of non-monetary assets and liabilities.

 

The comparative amounts in the financial statements of the Company are presented in a stable currency and are not adjusted for subsequent changes in the price level or exchange rates.

 

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(d)       Group entities

 

The results and the financial situation of the Group’s entities, whose functional currency is different from the presentation currency of the consolidated financial statements, of LATAM Airlines Group S.A., which does not correspond to the currency of a hyperinflationary economy, are converted into the currency of presentation as follows:

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

For those subsidiaries of the group whose functional currency is different from the presentation currency and, moreover, corresponds to the currency of a hyperinflationary economy; its restated results, cash flow and financial situation are converted to the presentation currency at the closing exchange rate on the date of the consolidated financial statements.

 

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

 

Adjustments to the Goodwill and fair value arising from the acquisition of a foreign entity are treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign entity and are translated at the closing exchange rate or period informed, restated when the currency came from the functional entity of the foreign entity corresponds to that of a hyperinflationary economy, the adjustments for the restatement of goodwill are recognized in the consolidated equity.

 

2.4.Property, plant and equipment

 

The land of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries, are recognized at cost less any accumulated impairment loss. The rest of the Properties, plants and equipment are recorded, both in their initial recognition and in their subsequent measurement, at their historical cost, restated for inflation when appropriate, less the corresponding depreciation and any loss due to deterioration.

 

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

 

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

 

The depreciation of the properties, plants and equipment is calculated using the linear method over their estimated technical useful lives; except in the case of certain technical components which are depreciated on the basis of cycles and hours flown.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

2.5.Intangible assets other than goodwill

 

(a)Airport slots and Loyalty program

 

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

 

Airport slots – Air transport CGU

Loyalty program – Coalition and loyalty program Multiplus CGU

(See Note 16)

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

(b)Computer software

 

Licenses for computer software acquired are capitalized on the basis of the costs incurred in acquiring them and preparing them for using the specific software. These costs are amortized over their estimated useful lives, for which the Company has been defined useful lives between 3 and 10 years. The carrying value and any related impairment is restated for inflation when appropriate.

 

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

 

(c)       Brands

 

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

 

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2.6.       Goodwill

 

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

 

2.7.Borrowing costs

 

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

 

2.8.Losses for impairment of non-financial assets

 

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

 

2.9.Financial assets

 

As of January 1, 2018, the Company classifies its financial assets in the following categories: at fair value (either through other comprehensive income, or through gains or losses), and at amortized cost. The classification depends on the business model of the entity to manage the financial assets and the contractual terms of the cash flows.

 

The group reclassifies debt investments when and only when it changes its business model to manage those assets.

 

In the initial recognition, the Company measures a financial asset at its fair value plus, in the case of a financial asset classified at amortized cost, the transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset. Transaction costs of financial assets accounted for at fair value through profit or loss are recorded as expenses in the income statement.

 

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(a) Debt instruments

 

The subsequent measurement of debt instruments depends on the group’s business model to manage the asset and cash flow characteristics of the asset. The Company has two measurement categories in which the group classifies its debt instruments:

 

Amortized cost: the assets held for the collection of contractual cash flows where those cash flows represent only payments of principal and interest are measured at amortized cost. A gain or loss on a debt investment that is subsequently measured at amortized cost and is not part of a hedging relationship is recognized in income when the asset is derecognized or impaired. Interest income from these financial assets is included in financial income using the effective interest rate method.

 

Fair value through profit or loss: assets that do not meet the criteria of amortized cost or FVOCI are measured at fair value through profit or loss. A gain or loss on a debt investment that is subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss and is not part of a hedging relationship is recognized in profit or loss and is presented net in the income statement within other gains / (losses) in the period in which it arises.

 

(b) Equity instruments

 

Changes in the fair value of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are recognized in other gains / (losses) in the statement of income as appropriate.

 

The Company evaluates in advance the expected credit losses associated with its debt instruments recorded at amortized cost. The applied impairment methodology depends on whether there has been a significant increase in credit risk.

 

2.10.Derivative financial instruments and hedging activities

 

Derivatives are recognized, in accordance with IAS 39, initially at fair value on the date on which the derivative contract was made and are subsequently valued at their fair value. The method to recognize the resulting loss or gain depends on whether the derivative has been designated as a hedging instrument and, if so, the nature of the item being hedged. The Company designates certain derivatives as:

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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(a)Fair value hedges

 

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

 

(b)Cash flow hedges

 

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

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

(c)       Derivatives not booked as a hedge

 

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

 

2.11.Inventories

 

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

 

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2.12.Trade and other accounts receivable

 

Commercial accounts receivable are initially recognized at their fair value and subsequently at their amortized cost in accordance with the effective rate method, less the provision for impairment according to the model of the expected credit losses. The company applies the simplified approach permitted by IFRS 9, which requires that expected lifetime losses be recognized upon initial recognition of accounts receivable.

 

The existence of significant financial difficulties on the part of the debtor, the probability that the debtor goes bankrupt or financial reorganization are considered indicators of a significant increase in credit risk.

 

The carrying amount of the asset is reduced as the provision account is used and the loss is recognized in the consolidated income statement under “Cost of sales”. When an account receivable is written off, it is regularized against the provision account for the account receivable.

 

2.13.Cash and cash equivalents

 

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

 

2.14.Capital

 

The common shares are classified as net equity.

 

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

 

2.15.Trade and other accounts payables

 

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

 

2.16.       Interest-bearing loans

 

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

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

 

2.17.Current and deferred taxes

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

2.18.Employee benefits

 

(a)Personnel vacations

 

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

 

(b)Share-based compensation

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

(d)Incentives

 

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

 

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2.19.       Provisions

 

Provisions are recognized when:

 

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

 

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

 

(iii)The amount has been reliably estimated.

 

2.20.       Revenue from contracts with customers

 

(a) Transportation of passengers and cargo

 

The Company recognizes the sale for the transportation service as a deferred revenue which one is recognized as income either when the transportation service is rendered or whent the ticket expired, the carrying value and any related impairment is restated for inflation when appropriate. In the case of air transport services sold by the Company and that will be rendered by other airlines, the liability is reduced when they are remitted to those airlines. The Company periodically reviews whether it is necessary to adjust the Deferred Revenue, mainly related to returns, changes, among others.

 

Compensations granted to clients for changes in the levels of services or billing of additional services such as additional baggage, change of seat, among others, are considered modifications of the initial contract, therefore, they are deferred until the corresponding service is provided.

 

(b) Expiration of air tickets

 

The Company estimates monthly the probability of expiration of air tickets, with refund clauses, based on the history of use of the same. Air tickets without refund clause are expired on the date of the flight in case the passenger does not show up.

 

(c) Costs associated with the contract

 

The costs related to the sale of air tickets are activated and deferred until the corresponding service is provided. These assets are included under Other non-financial assets in the Consolidated Classified Statement of Financial Position. The carrying value and any related impairment is restated for inflation when appropriate.

 

(d) Frequent passenger program

 

The Company maintains the following loyalty programs: LATAM Pass, LATAM Fidelidade and Multiplus, whose objective is loyalty through the delivery of miles or points.

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Members of these programs accumulate miles when flying with LATAM Airlines Group or any other member airline of the oneworld® program, as well as using the services of the associated entities.

 

When the miles and points are exchanged for products and services other than the services provided by the Company, the income is immediately recognized when the exchange is made through air tickets of an airline of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and subsidiaries, the income is deferred until the provision of transportation service or expiration for non-use.

 

In addition, the Company has contracts with certain non-airline companies for the sale of miles or points. These contracts include some performance obligations in addition to the sale of the mile or point, such as marketing, advertising and other benefits. The income associated with these concepts is recognized in the income statement to the extent that the miles are accredited.

 

The calculation of the deferred income by loyalty programs at the end of the period corresponds to the valuation of the miles and points awarded to the holders of the loyalty programs, pending use, weighted by the probability of their exchange.

 

The miles and points that the Company estimates will not be exchanged, the proportionally associated value is recognized during the period in which it is expected that the remaining miles and points will be exchanged. The Company uses statistical models to estimate the exchange probability, which is based on historical patterns and projections.

 

(e) Dividend income

 

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

 

2.21.Leases

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

2.23.Maintenance

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

2.24.Environmental costs

 

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

 

NOTE 3 - FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT

 

3.1.Financial risk factors

 

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

 

(a)Market risk

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

(i)       Fuel-price risk:

 

Exposition:

 

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

 

Mitigation:

 

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

 

Fuel Hedging Results:

 

During the period ended September 30, 2018, the Company recognized gains of US$ 29.2 million for fuel net premium coverage. During the same period of 2017, the Company recognized losses of US$ 1.9 million for the same concept.

 

As of September 30, 2018, the market value of fuel positions amounted to US$ 26.2 million (positive). At the end of December 2017, this market value was US$ 10.7 million (positive).

 

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

 

Positions as of September 30, 2018 (Unaudited) (*)      Maturities     
   Q418   Q119   Q219   Total 
Percentage of coverage over the expected volume of consumption   51%   30%   22%   34%

 

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

 

Positions as of December 31, 2017 (*)  Maturities     
   Q118   Q218   Q318   Total 
Percentage of coverage over the expected volume of consumption   19%   12%   5%   12%

 

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

 

Sensitivity analysis

 

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

 

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

 

The following table shows the sensitivity analysis of the financial instruments according to reasonable changes in the fuel price and their effect on equity. The term of the projection was defined until the end of the last current fuel hedge contract, being the last business day of the second quarter of 2019.

 

The calculations were made considering a parallel movement of US$ 5 per barrel in the curve of the BRENT and JET crude futures benchmark price at the end of September 2018 and the end of December, 2017.

 

    Positions as of September 30, 2018   Positions as of December 31, 2017
Benchmark price   effect on equity   effect on equity
(US$ per barrel)   (millions of US$)   (millions of US$)
    Unaudited    
 +5    +5.5   +1.8
 -5    - 7.4   -3.3

 

Given the structure of fuel coverage during 2018, considers a hedge-free portion, a vertical drop of 5 dollars in the JET reference price (considered as the monthly average), would have meant an approximate impact US $ 100.6 million of lower fuel costs. For the same period, a vertical rise of $ 5 in the JET reference price (considered as the monthly average) would have meant an impact of approximately US $ 111.5 million of higher fuel costs.

 

(ii)       Foreign exchange rate risk:

 

Exposition:

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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Mitigation:

 

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

 

FX Hedging Results:

 

With the objective of reducing exposure to the exchange rate risk in the operational cash flows of 2018, and securing the operating margin, LATAM makes hedges using FX derivatives.

 

As of September 30, 2018, the market value of FX derivative positions amounted to US$ 5.6 million (positive). At the end of December 2017, this market value was US $ 4.4 million (positive).

 

During the period ended September 30, 2018, the Company recognized gains of US$ 13.9 million for FX net premium coverage. During the same period of 2017, the company recognized losses of US$ 6.3 million for this concept.

 

As of September 30, 2018, the Company has contracted FX derivatives for US$ 100 million for BRL. By the end of December 2017, the company had contracted FX derivatives for US$ 180 million for BRL.

 

As of September 30, the company has contracted FX derivatives which have not been recorded under hedge accounting. The market value of these positions amounts to US$ 16.3 million (positive). The premium associated with the contracting of this derivative is accrued linearly during the months elapsed until the expiration of the instrument. The Company registered the derivative as fair value through profits and loss. As of September 30, 2018, the amount recognized in results amounts to US $ 14.7 million (positive) net of premiums.

 

Sensitivity analysis:

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Appreciation (depreciation)   Effect at September 30, 2018 Effect at December 31, 2017
of R$   Millions of US$ Millions of US$
    Unaudited  
-10%    -3.3  -10.7
+10%   +2.2  +9.7

 

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During 2017, the Company contracted derivative currency swaps to hedge debt issued the same year for a notional UF 8.7 million. As of September 30, 2018, the market value of derivative positions of currency swaps amounted to US$ 44.3 million (positive).

 

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

 

With the objective of reducing the impact on the Company’s results caused by appreciations or depreciations of R$/US $, the Company has executed internal operations to reduce the net exposure in US$ for TAM S.A.

 

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

Appreciation (depreciation)   Effect at September 30, 2018 Effect at September 30, 2017
of R$/US$(*)   Millions of US$ Millions of US$
    Unaudited Unaudited
-10%   +36.4 +128.7
+10%    -36.4  -128.7

 

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

 

Effects of exchange rate derivatives in the Financial Statements

The profit or losses caused by changes in the fair value of hedging instruments are segregated between intrinsic value and temporary value. The intrinsic value is the actual percentage of cash flow covered, initially shown in equity and later transferred to income, while the hedge transaction is recorded in income. The temporary value corresponds to the ineffective portion of cash flow hedge which is recognized in the financial results of the Company (Note 19).

 

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

 

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

           
Appreciation (depreciation)     Effect at September 30, 2018   Effect at December 31, 2017
of R$/US$     Millions of US$   Millions of US$
      Unaudited    
-10%     +371.33   +386.62
+10%     -303.81   -316.33

 

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(iii)       Interest -rate risk:

 

Exposition:

 

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

 

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

 

Mitigation:

 

In order to reduce the risk of an eventual rise in interest rates, the Company has signed interest-rate swap and call option contracts. Currently a 60% (63% at December 31, 2017) of the debt is fixed to fluctuations in interest rate.

 

Rate Hedging Results:

 

As of September 30, 2018, the market value of the derivative positions of interest rates amounted to US $ 2.8 million (negative). At the end of December 2017, this market value was US $ 6.6 million (negative).

 

Sensitivity analysis:

 

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

 


Increase (decrease)
  Positions as of September 30, 2018   Positions as of September 30, 2017
futures curve   effect on profit or loss before tax   effect on profit or loss before tax
in libor 3 months   (millions of US$)   (millions of US$)
     Unaudited    Unaudited
+100 basis points    -30.29    -30.14
-100 basis points   +30.29   +30.14

 

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

 

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

 

Increase (decrease)   Positions as of September 30, 2018   Positions as of December 31, 2017
futures curve   effect on equity   effect on equity
in libor 3 months   (millions of US$)   (millions of US$)
    Unaudited    
+100 basis points   +0.98   +1.9
-100 basis points   -1.00   -1.9

 

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

 

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

 

(b)       Credit risk

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

(i)       Financial activities

 

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

 

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

 

The Company has no guarantees to mitigate this exposure.

 

(ii) Operational activities

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Credit quality of financial assets

 

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

 

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

 

(c)       Liquidity risk

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

At September 30, 2018 is US$ 1,200 million (US$ 1,614 million at December 31, 2017), invested in short term instruments through financial high credit rating levels entities.

 

In addition to the balance of liquid funds, the Company has access to short-term credit lines. As of September 30, 2018, LATAM has credit lines for working capital that are not committed to several banks and additionally has an unused committed line of US $ 600 million (US $ 450 million as of December 31, 2017) subject to availability of collateral.

 

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Class of liability for the analysis of liquidity risk ordered by date of maturity as of September 30, 2018 (Unaudited) Debtor: LATAM Airlines Group S .A. and Subsidiaries, Tax No. 89.862.200-2 Chile.

 

                  More than   More than   More than                        
              Up to   90 days   one to   three to   More than                    
      Creditor       90   to one   three   five   five       Nominal      Effective   Nominal 
Tax No.  Creditor  country   Currency   days   year   years   years   years   Total   value   Amortization  rate   rate 
              ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS $      %   % 
Loans to exporters                                                           
97.032.000-8  BBVA  Chile   US$        114,900                114,900    113,000   At Expiration   3.36    3.36 
97.032.000-8  BBVA  Chile   UF    53,528                    53,528    53,027   At Expiration   2.66    1.86 
97.036.000-K  S ANTANDER  Chile   US$    90,729                    90,729    90,000   At Expiration   3.22    3.22 
97.030.000-7  ES TADO  Chile   US$    40,309                    40,309    40,000   At Expiration   3.09    3.09 
97.003.000-K  BANCO DO BRAS IL  Chile   US$    100,796    50,532                151,328    150,000   At Expiration   3.22    3.22 
97.951.000-4  HSBC  Chile   US$    12,073                    12,073    12,000   At Expiration   2.43    2.43 
Bank loans                                                           
97.023.000-9  CORPBANCA  Chile   UF    6,093    17,975    23,295            47,363    45,621   Quarterly   3.35    3.35 
0-E  BLADEX  U.S.A   US$    8,219    7,980    7,740            23,939    22,500   Semiannual   6.33    6.33 
97.036.000-K  S ANTANDER  Chile   US$    1,437    681    160,234            162,352    160,234   Quarterly   5.17    5.17 
76.362.099-9  BTG PACTUAL CHILE  Chile   UF    533    1,599    73,033            75,165    68,769   At Expiration   3.10    3.10 
Obligations with the public                                                           
0-E  BANK OF NEW YORK  U.S.A   US$    42,188    42,188    632,500    96,250    748,125    1,561,251    1,200,000   At Expiration   7.44    7.03 
97.030.000-7  ES TADO  Chile   UF    9,911    9,911    39,646    210,393    227,700    497,561    360,416   At Expiration   5.50    5.50 
Guaranteed obligations                                                           
0-E  CREDIT AGRICOLE  France   US$    2,425    5,658    14,365    5,582        28,030    26,021   Quarterly   4.24    3.79 
0-E  BNP P ARIBAS  U.S.A   US$    23,647    54,864    153,676    145,899    269,875    647,961    536,755   Quarterly   4.28    4.27 
0-E  WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY  U.S.A   US$    31,508    95,722    250,190    270,320    558,547    1,206,287    973,380   Quarterly   4.47    4.47 
0-E  CITIBANK  U.S.A   US$    12,686    38,098    101,558    82,872    72,657    307,871    280,058   Quarterly   3.72    2.84 
0-E  US BANK  U.S.A   US$    18,429    55,169    146,212    144,845    104,083    468,738    427,103   Quarterly   4.00    2.82 
0-E  NATIXIS  France   US$    13,726    41,195    109,548    93,537    135,168    393,174    334,644   Quarterly   4.28    4.28 
0-E  P K AirFinance  U.S.A   US$    2,463    7,569    24,414    6,933        41,379    39,895   Monthly   3.87    3.87 
0-E  INVESTEC  England   US$    4,698    8,730    26,625    26,240    2,646    68,939    57,337   Semiannual   6.91    6.91 
Other guaranteed obligations                                                           
0-E  CREDIT AGRICOLE  France   US$    2,787    7,861    274,568            285,216    253,692   At Expiration   4.03    4.03 
0-E  DVB BANK S E  Germany   US$    27,179    80,637    207,612    138,942    25,258    479,628    434,969   Quarterly   3.99    3.99 
Financial leases                                                           
0-E  ING  U.S.A   US$    4,025    12,076    16,158            32,259    30,469   Quarterly   5.70    5.01 
0-E  CREDIT AGRICOLE  France   US$    6,186    18,672    25,284            50,142    48,485   Quarterly   3.14    2.70 
0-E  CITIBANK  U.S.A   US$    14,764    44,237    88,949    48,758    1,781    198,489    185,235   Quarterly   4.16    3.57 
0-E  P EFCO  U.S.A   US$    9,598    15,432    7,779            32,809    31,609   Quarterly   5.58    4.96 
0-E  BNP P ARIBAS  U.S.A   US$    7,555    22,778    30,273            60,606    58,161   Quarterly   3.80    3.44 
0-E  WELLS FARGO  U.S.A   US$    37,122    111,300    288,203    244,630    128,825    810,080    762,785   Quarterly   2.79    2.12 
97.036.000-K  S ANTANDER  Chile   US$    6,278    18,795    49,598    32,849        107,520    100,565   Quarterly   3.42    2.88 
0-E  RRPF ENGINE  England   US$    1,146    3,423    8,993    8,781    5,940    28,283    23,833   Monthly   4.01    4.01 
0-E  APPLE BANK  U.S.A   US$    1,698    5,091    13,484    13,344    2,417    36,034    32,974   Quarterly   3.74    3.14 
0-E  BTMU  U.S.A   US$    3,443    10,318    27,302    26,977    4,119    72,159    66,096   Quarterly   3.74    3.14 
0-E  NATIXIS  France   US$    5,037    14,328    14,855    1,682        35,902    33,931   Quarterly   3.86    3.71 
0-E  KFW IPEX-BANK  Germany   US$    1,759    5,310    7,160            14,229    13,899   Quarterly   3.96    3.96 
0-E  AIRBUS FINANCIAL  U.S.A   US$    2,064    6,171    9,872            18,107    17,316   Monthly   4.00    4.00 
Other loans                                                           
0-E  CITIBANK (*)  U.S.A   US$    26,867    76,563    130,186            233,616    220,134   Quarterly   6.00    6.00 
Derivatives of coverage                                                           
-  Others     US$    2,572    1,644    4,223            8,439    7,772           
   Total           635,478    1,007,407    2,967,535    1,598,834    2,287,141    8,496,395    7,312,685              

 

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

 

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Class of liability for the analysis of liquidity risk ordered by date of maturity as of September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

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

 

                  More than   More than   More than                        
              Up to   90 days   one to   three to   More than                    
      Creditor       90   to one   three   five   five       Nominal      Effective   Nominal 
Tax No.  Creditor  country   Currency   days   year   years   years   years   Total   value   Amortization  rate   rate 
              ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS$   ThUS$      %   % 
                                                            
Bank loans                                                           
0-E  NEDERLANDS CHE                                                        
   CREDIETVERZEKERING MAATSCHAPP IJ  Holland   US$    176    499    1,332    222        2,229    1,987   Monthly   6.01    6.01 
Financial leases                                                           
                                                            
0-E  NATIXIS  France   US$    2,483    9,364    48,782    42,023        102,652    97,393   Quarterly / Semiannual   6.42    6.42 
0-E  WACAPOU LEAS ING S.A.  Luxembourg   US$    838    2,431    6,536    820        10,625    9,946   Quarterly   4.40    4.40 
0-E  SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE MILAN BRANCH  Italy   US$    11,582    32,292    172,545            216,419    217,485   Quarterly   5.58    5.51 
   Total           15,079    44,586    229,195    43,065        331,925    326,811              

 

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Class of liability for the analysis of liquidity risk ordered by date of maturity as of September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

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

 

                 More than   More than   More than                         
             Up to   90 days   one to   three to   More than                     
      Creditor      90   to one   three   five   five       Nominal       Effective   Nominal 
Tax No.  Creditor  country   Currency  days   year   years   years   years   Total   value   Amortization   rate   rate 
             ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$       %   % 
                                                             
Trade and other accounts payables                                                            
                                                             
-  OTHERS  OTHERS   US$   508,398    18,274                526,672    526,672             
          CLP   112,245    1,202                113,447    113,447             
          BRL   236,893    525                237,418    237,418             
          Other currencies   426,368    2,286                428,654    428,654             
Accounts payable to related parties currents                                                            
Extranjera  Inversora Aeronáutica Argentina S.A.  Argentina   US$   16                    16    16             
78.997.060-2  Viajes Falabella Ltda.  Chile   CLP   140                    140    140             
0-E  Inversora Aeronáutica Argentina  Argentina   US$   5                    5    5             
0-E  Consultoría Administrativa Profesional S.A. de C.V.  Mexico   MXN                                        
78.591.370-1  Bethia S.A. y Filiales  Chile   CLP   11                    11    11             
Extranjera  TAM Aviação Executiva e Taxi Aéreo S.A.  Chile   CLP   7                    7    7             
                                                             
   Total          1,284,083    22,287                1,306,370    1,306,370                
                                                             
                                                             
   Total consolidated          1,934,640    1,074,280    3,196,730    1,641,899    2,287,141    10,134,690    8,945,866                

 

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Class of liability for the analysis of liquidity risk ordered by date of maturity as of December 31, 2017

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

 

                  More than   More than   More than                        
              Up to   90 days   one to   three to   More than                    
      Creditor       90   to one   three   five   five       Nominal      Effective   Nominal 
Tax No.  Creditor  country   Currency   days   year   years   years   years   Total   value   Amortization  rate   rate 
              ThUS$   ThUS $   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS $   ThUS$   ThUS$      %   % 
Loans to exporters                                                           
97.032.000-8  BBVA  Chile   US $    75,863                    75,863    75,000   At Expiration   2.30    2.30 
97.032.000-8  BBVA  Chile   UF        57,363                57,363    55,801   At Expiration   3.57    2.77 
97.036.000-K  SANTANDER  Chile   US $    30,131                    30,131    30,000   At Expiration   2.49    2.49 
97.030.000-7  ESTADO  Chile   US $    40,257                    40,257    40,000   At Expiration   2.57    2.57 
97.003.000-K  BANCO DO BRASIL  Chile   US $    100,935                    100,935    100,000   At Expiration   2.40    2.40 
97.951.000-4  HSBC  Chile   US $    12,061                    12,061    12,000   At Expiration   2.03    2.03 
Bank loans                                                           
97.023.000-9  CORPBANCA  Chile   UF    22,082    22,782    43,430            88,294    84,664   Quarterly   3.68    3.68 
0-E  BLADEX  U.S.A   US $        16,465    15,628            32,093    30,000   Semiannual   5.51    5.51 
97.036.000-K  SANTANDER  Chile   US $    2,040    3,368    202,284            207,692    202,284   Quarterly   4.41    4.41 
Obligations with the public                                                           
0-E  BANK OF NEW YORK  U.S.A.   US $        84,375    650,625    96,250    772,188    1,603,438    1,200,000   At Expiration   7.44    7.03 
97.030.000-7  ESTADO  Chile   UF        20,860    41,720    226,379    245,067    534,026    379,274   At Expiration   5.50    5.50 
Guaranteed obligations                                                           
0-E  CREDIT AGRICOLE  France   US $    8,368    25,415    56,305    12,751        102,839    98,091   Quarterly   2.66    2.22 
0-E  BNP P ARIBAS  U.S.A.   US $    14,498    59,863    148,469    145,315    313,452    681,597    575,221   Quarterly   3.41    3.40 
0-E  WELLS FARGO  U.S.A.   US $    30,764    92,309    246,285    246,479    245,564    861,401    808,987   Quarterly   2.46    1.75 
0-E  WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY  U.S.A.   US $    32,026    95,042    253,469    244,836    676,474    1,301,847    1,034,853   Quarterly   4.48    4.48 
0-E  CITIBANK  U.S.A.   US $    14,166    42,815    114,612    112,435    102,045    386,073    351,217   Quarterly   3.31    2.47 
0-E  BTMU  U.S.A.   US $    3,292    9,997    26,677    26,704    14,133    80,803    74,734   Quarterly   2.87    2.27 
0-E  APPLE BANK  U.S.A.   US $    1,611    4,928    13,163    13,196    7,369    40,267    37,223   Quarterly   2.78    2.18 
0-E  US BANK  U.S.A.   US $    18,485    55,354    146,709    145,364    158,236    524,148    472,833   Quarterly   4.00    2.82 
0-E  DEUTSCHE BANK  U.S.A.   US $    4,043    12,340    32,775    32,613    32,440    114,211    96,906   Quarterly   4.39    4.39 
0-E  NATIXIS  France   US $    18,192    54,952    129,026    105,990    166,011    474,171    413,011   Quarterly   3.42    3.40 
0-E  PK AirFinance  U.S.A.   US $    2,375    7,308    20,812    18,104        48,599    46,500   Monthly   3.18    3.18 
0-E  KFW IPEX-BANK  Germany   US $    2,570    7,111    16,709    1,669        28,059    26,888   Quarterly   3.31    3.31 
0-E  AIRBUS FINANCIAL  U.S.A.   US $    2,033    6,107    15,931            24,071    22,925   Monthly   3.19    3.19 
0-E  INVESTEC  England   US $    1,930    11,092    26,103    26,045    11,055    76,225    63,378   Semiannual   6.04    6.04 
Other guaranteed obligations                                                           
0-E  CREDIT AGRICOLE  France   US $    1,757    5,843    246,926            254,526    241,287   At Expiration   3.38    3.38 
Financial leases                                                           
0-E  ING  U.S.A.   US $    5,890    12,076    28,234            46,200    42,957   Quarterly   5.67    5.00 
0-E  CITIBANK  U.S.A.   US $    12,699    38,248    91,821    51,222    2,880    196,870    184,274   Quarterly   3.78    3.17 
0-E  PEFCO  U.S.A.   US $    13,354    34,430    23,211            70,995    67,783   Quarterly   5.46    4.85 
0-E  BNP P ARIBAS  U.S.A.   US $    13,955    35,567    50,433    2,312        102,267    98,105   Quarterly   3.66    3.25 
0-E  WELLS FARGO  U.S.A.   US $    12,117    38,076    98,424    66,849    21,253    236,719    221,113   Quarterly   3.17    2.67 
97.036.000-K  SANTANDER  Chile   US $    6,049    18,344    48,829    47,785    3,156    124,163    117,023   Quarterly   2.51    1.96 
0-E  RRPF ENGINE  England   US $    370    3,325    8,798    8,692    9,499    30,684    25,983   Monthly   4.01    4.01 
Other loans                                                           
0-E  CITIBANK (*)  U.S.A.   US $    25,783    77,810    206,749            310,342    285,891   Quarterly   6.00    6.00 
Derivatives of coverage                                                           
-  Others     US $    5,656    6,719    6,228            18,603    17,407           
   Total           535,352    960,284    3,010,385    1,630,990    2,780,822    8,917,833    7,633,613              

 

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

 

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Class of liability for the analysis of liquidity risk ordered by date of maturity as of December 31, 2017

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

 

                  More than   More than   More than                        
              Up to   90 days   one to   three to   More than                    
      Creditor       90   to one   three   five   five       Nominal      Effective   Nominal 
Tax No.  Creditor  country   Currency   days   year   years   years   years   Total   value   Amortization  rate   rate 
              ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS $   ThUS$   ThUS$      %   % 
                                                            
Bank loans                                                           
0-E  NEDERLANDSCHE                                                        
   CREDIETVERZEKERING MAATSCHAPPIJ  Holland   US$    176    497    1,332    722        2,727    2,382   Monthly   6.01    6.01 
Financial leases                                                           
                                                            
0-E  NATIXIS  France   US$    4,248    7,903    23,141    71,323        106,615    99,036   Quarterly / Semiannual   5.59    5.59 
0-E  WACAPOU LEASING S.A.  Luxembourg   US$    837    2,411    6,509    3,277        13,034    12,047   Quarterly   3.69    3.69 
0-E  SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE MILAN BRANCH  Italy   US$    11,735    32,230    204,836            248,801    244,513   Quarterly   4.87    4.81 
0-E  BANCO IBM S .A  Brazil   BRL    34                    34    21   Monthly   6.89    6.89 
0-E  SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE  France   BRL    161    12                173    109   Monthly   6.89    6.89 
   Total           17,191    43,053    235,818    75,322        371,384    358,108              

 

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Class of liability for the analysis of liquidity risk ordered by date of maturity as of December 31, 2017

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

 

                   More than   More than   More than                       
               Up to   90 days   one to   three to   More than                   
        Creditor      90   to one   three   five   five       Nominal       Effective   Nominal
Tax No.  Creditor country   Currency  days   year   years   years   years   Total   value   Amortization   rate   rate
               ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$       %   %
                                                           
Trade and other accounts payables
    
-  OTHERS    OTHERS   US$   566,838                    566,838    566,838          
            CLP   165,299                    165,299    165,299          
            BRL   315,605                    315,605    315,605          
            Other currencies   290,244    11,215                301,459    301,459          
Accounts payable to related parties currents
78.997.060-2  Viajes Falabella Ltda.    Chile   CLP   534                    534    534          
0-E  Inversora Aeronáutica Argentina    Argentina   US$   4                    4    4          
0-E  Consultoría Administrativa Profesional S.A. de C.V.    Mexico   MXN   210                    210    210          
78.591.370-1  Bethia S.A. y Filiales    Chile   CLP   12                    12    12          
                                                          
   Total            1,338,746    11,215                1,349,961    1,349,961    
                                                          
                                                 
   Total consolidated         1,891,289    1,014,552    3,246,203    1,706,312    2,780,822    10,639,178    9,341,682           

 

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

 

At the end of 2017, the Company had delivered US $ 16.4 million in guarantees for derivative margins, corresponding to cash and standby letters of credit. As of September 30, 2018, US $ 5.0 million have been delivered in guarantees corresponding to cash and standby letters of credit. The decrease was due to: i) the expiration of hedge contracts, ii) acquisition of new fuel contracts, and iii) changes in fuel prices, changes in exchange rates and interest rates.

 

3.2.       Capital risk management

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

The Company international credit rating is the consequence of the Company capacity to face its long terms financing commitments. As of September 30, 2018 the Company has an international long term credit rating of BB- with stable outlook by Standard & Poor’s, a B+ rating with positive outlook by Fitch Ratings and a Ba3 rating with stable outlook by Moody’s.

 

3.3.      Estimates of fair value.

 

At September 30, 2018, the Company maintained financial instruments that should be recorded at fair value. These are grouped into two categories:

 

1.Hedge Instruments:

 

This category includes the following instruments:

 

-Interest rate derivative contracts,

 

-Fuel derivative contracts,

 

-Currency derivative contracts.

 

2.Financial Investments:

 

This category includes the following instruments:

 

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

 

-Private investment funds.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

   As of September 30, 2018         As of December 31, 2017
       Fair value measurements using values      air value measurements using value 
       considered as      considered as
                                 
   Fair   Level I   Level II   Level III   Fair value   Level I   Level II   Level III 
       (Unaudited)                     
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Assets                                
Cash and cash equivalents   82,426    82,426            29,658    29,658         
Short-term mutual funds   82,426    82,426            29,658    29,658         
Other financial assets, current   608,022    530,253    77,769        536,001    473,653    62,348     
Fair value derived interest rate   25,617        25,617        3,113        3,113     
Fair value of fuel derivatives   25,724        25,724        10,711        10,711     
Fair value derived from foreign currency   26,428        26,428        48,322        48,322     
Interest accrued since the last payment date of Cross Currency Swap                   202        202     
Derivatives of foreign currency not recorded as hedge   16,307    16,307                          
Private investment funds   513,941    513,941            472,232    472,232         
Domestic and foreign bonds   5    5            1,421    1,421         
Other financial assets, not current   443        443        519        519     
Fair value derived from foreign currenc   443        443        519        519     
Liabilities                                        
Other financial liabilities, current   4,119        4,119        12,200        12,200     
Fair value of interest rate derivatives   1,826        1,826        8,919        8,919     
Fair value of foreign currency derivative                   2,092        2,092     
Interest accrued since the last payment date of Currency Swap   2,293        2,293        1,189        1,189     
Other financial liabilities, non current   571        571        2,617        2,617     
Fair value of interest rate derivatives
   571        571        2,617        2,617     

 

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Additionally, at September 30, 2018, the Company has financial instruments which are not recorded at fair value. In order to meet the disclosure requirements of fair values, the Company has valued these instruments as shown in the table below:

 

   As of September 30, 2018   As of December 31, 2017 
   Book   Fair   Book   Fair 
   value   value   value   value 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited         
Cash and cash equivalents   604,014    604,014    1,112,346    1,112,346 
Cash on hand   7,323    7,323    8,562    8,562 
Bank balance   318,329    318,329    330,430    330,430 
Overnight   196,154    196,154    239,292    239,292 
Time deposits   82,208    82,208    534,062    534,062 
Other financial assets, current   18,701    18,701    23,918    23,918 
Other financial assets   18,701    18,701    23,918    23,918 
Trade debtors, other accounts receivable and Current accounts receivable   1,079,096    1,079,096    1,214,050    1,214,050 
Accounts receivable from entities related, current   2,132    2,132    2,582    2,582 
Other financial assets, not current   86,600    86,600    87,571    87,571 
Accounts receivable, non-current   5,512    5,512    6,891    6,891 
                     
Other current financial liabilities   1,477,048    1,636,127    1,288,749    1,499,495 
Accounts payable for trade and other accounts payable, current   1,652,473    1,652,473    1,695,202    1,695,202 
Accounts payable to entities related, current   179    179    760    760 
Other financial liabilities, not current   6,121,892    6,056,261    6,602,891    6,738,872 
Accounts payable, not current   497,485    497,485    498,832    498,832 

 

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

 

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

 

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NOTE 4 - ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGMENTS

 

The Company has used estimates to value and record some of the assets, liabilities, income, expenses and commitments. Basically these estimates refer to:

 

(a) Evaluation of possible losses due to impairment of goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful life

 

As of September 30, 2018, goodwill amount to ThUS$ 2,229,514 (ThUS$ 2,672,550 as of December 31, 2017), while the intangible assets comprise the Airport Slots for ThUS$ 803,462 (ThUS$ 964,513 as of December 31, 2017) and Loyalty Program for ThUS$ 265,571 (ThUS$ 321,440 as of December 31, 2017).

 

The Company checks at least once a year whether goodwill and intangible assets with an indefinite useful life have suffered an impairment loss. For this evaluation, the Company has identified two cash generating units (CGU), “Air transport” and “Multiplus coalition and loyalty program”. The book value of the surplus value assigned to each CGU as of September 30, 2018 amounts to ThUS$ 1,795,053 and ThUS$ 434,461 (ThUS$ $ 2,146,692 and ThUS$ 525,858 as of December 31, 2017), which include the following intangible assets with an indefinite useful life:

 

   Air Transport  Coalition and loyalty 
   CGU  Program Multiplus CGU 
   As of   As of   As of   As of 
   September 30,   December 31,   September 30,   December 31, 
   2018   2017   2018   2017 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited         Unaudited        
Airport Slots   803,462    964,513         
Loyalty program           265,571    321,440 

 

The recoverable value of these cash-generating units (CGUs) has been determined based on calculations of their value in use. The principal assumptions used by the management include: growth rate, exchange rate, discount rate, fuel prices, and other economic assumptions. The estimation of these assumptions requires significant judgment by the management, as these variables feature inherent uncertainty; however, the assumptions used are consistent with Company’s internal planning. Therefore, management evaluates and updates the estimates on an annual basis, in light of conditions that affect these variables. The mainly assumptions used as well as, the corresponding sensitivity analyses are showed in Note 16.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

(c)       Recoverability of deferred tax assets

 

Deferred taxes are calculated according to the liability method, on the temporary differences that arise between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts. Deferred tax assets on tax losses are recognized to the extent that it is probable that future tax benefits will be available with which to offset the temporary differences. The Company makes financial and fiscal projections to evaluate the realization in time of this deferred tax asset. Additionally, it ensures that these projections are consistent with those used to measure other long-lived assets. As of September 30, 2018, the Company has recognized deferred tax assets of ThUS$ 277,996 (ThUS$ 364,021 as of December 31, 2017) and has ceased to recognize deferred tax assets on tax losses of ThUS$ 152,802 (ThUS$ 81,155 December 31, 2017) (Note 18).

 

(d) Air tickets sold that will not be finally used.

 

The Company records the advance sale of air tickets as deferred revenue. Revenue from the sale of tickets is recognized in the income statement when the passenger transport service is provided or expired due to non-use. The Company evaluates monthly the probability of expiration of air tickets, with refund clauses, based on the history of use of air tickets. A change in this probability could have an impact on ordinary income in the year in which the change occurs and in future periods. As of September 30, 2018, deferred revenues associated with air tickets sold amounted to ThUS$ 1,368,362 (ThUS$ 1,550,447 as of December 31, 2017). A hypothetical change of one percentage point in passenger behavior with respect to use would result in an impact of up to ThUS $ 6,000 per month.

 

(e) Valuation of miles and points awarded to holders of loyalty programs, pending use.

 

As of September 30, 2018, the deferred revenue associated with the LATAM Pass loyalty program amounts to ThUS$ 776,995 (ThUS$ 853,505 as of December 31, 2017). A hypothetical change of one percentage point in the exchange probability would result in an impact of ThUS$ 26,722 on the results of 2018 (ThUS $ 25,000 in 2017). The deferred revenues associated with the LATAM Fidelidade and Multiplus loyalty programs amount to ThUS$ 340,602 as of September 30, 2018 (ThUS$ 364,866 as of December 31, 2017). A hypothetical change of two percentage points in the number of points pending to be exchanged would result in an impact of ThUS$ 9,971 on the results of 2018 (ThUS$ 8,777 in 2017).

 

(f) Provisions needs, and their valuation when required

 

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

 

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(g)    Consumer Price Index

 

For the calculation of the hyperinflation adjustment of companies with functional Argentine Peso, the company uses the index calculated by the Argentine Federation of Professional Councils of Economic Sciences resulting from combining the National Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) published by the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses of the Argentine Republic (“INDEC”) (base month: December 2016) with the IPIM published by the FACPCE.

 

For hyperinflation application on balances as of December 31, 2017, depending on the age of the non-monetary assets and liabilities, the index used were the following:

 

Year   2004   2005   2014   2015   2016   2017  
                           
Index   240.23   266.3   841.66   986.04   1,327.09   1,656.15  

 

For the hyperinflation adjustment of the 2018 items, the following index were used:

 

Month   Jan-18   Feb-18   Mar-18   Apr-18   May-18   Jun-18   Jul-18   Aug-18  
                                   
Index   1,685.25   1,726.02   1,766.42   1,814.81   1,852.47   1,921.69   1,981.30   2,058.36  

 

The consolidated effects of IAS 29 adjustment on the balances as of January 1, 2018 were as follows:

 

   ThUS$ 
     
Assets   5,129 
Liabilities   377 
Retained earings   4,752 

 

The effect of inflation on the Company’s net monetary position in the consolidated income statements for the 9-month period ended September 30, 2018 were as follows:

 

    ThUS$ 
      
Assets    522 

Liabilities

 550 
 Loss    (28)
        

(h)     Investment in subsidiary (TAM)

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

NOTE 5 - SEGMENTAL INFORMATION

 

The Company considers that it has two operating segments: air transport and the Multiplus loyalty and coalition program.

 

The air transport segment corresponds to the route network for air transport and is based on the way in which the business is managed and managed, according to the centralized nature of its operations, the ability to open and close routes, as well as reallocating resources (aircraft, crew, personnel, etc.) within the network, which implies a functional interrelation between them, making them inseparable. This segment definition is one of the most common at the level of the airline industry worldwide.

 

The Multiplus Coalition and Loyalty Program segment, unlike the LATAM Pass and LATAM Fidelidade programs, which are frequent flyer programs that operate as a unilateral loyalty system, offers a flexible, interrelated coalition system among its members, which has 21,6 million members, together with being an entity with a separate administration and a business not directly related to air transport.

 

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For the 9 months ended 

                             
           Coalition and                 
   Air   loyalty program                 
   transportation   Multiplus   Eliminations   Consolidated 
   At September 30,   At September 30,   At September 30,   At September 30, 
   2018   2017   2018   2017   2018   2017   2018   2017 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Income from ordinary activities from external customers (*)   7,248,754    6,661,665    46,612    340,644    (39,222)       7,256,144    7,002,309 
Passenger   6,374,348    5,879,255    46,612    340,644    (39,222)       6,381,738    6,219,899 
Freight   874,406    782,410                    874,406    782,410 
Income from ordinary activities from transactions with other operating segments       340,644        51,349        (391,993)        
Other operating income   238,302    207,912    85,425    185,996            323,727    393,908 
Interest income   12,349    23,594    21,878    43,062            34,227    66,656 
Interest expense   (268,779)   (303,053)                   (268,779)   (303,053)
Total net interest expense   (256,430)   (279,459)   21,878    43,062            (234,552)   (236,397)
Depreciation and amortization   (729,023)   (740,946)   (5,164)   (6,954)           (734,187)   (747,900)
Material non-cash items other than depreciation and amortization   (175,603)   10,348    36    (154)           (175,567)   10,194 
Disposal of fixed assets and inventory losses   (19,307)   (29,733)                   (19,307)   (29,733)
Doubtful accounts   (11,221)   (8,417)   (1)   (144)           (11,222)   (8,561)
Exchange differences   (145,630)   48,297    37    (10)           (145,593)   48,287 
Result of indexation units   555    201                    555    201 
Income (loss) atributable to owners of the parents (**)   (46,598)   (43,786)   79,875    131,926            33,277    88,140 
Expenses for income tax   13,274    (59,990)   (32,105)   (47,613)           (18,831)   (107,603)
Segment profit / (loss)   (28,610)   (2,857)   79,875    131,926            51,265    129,069 
Assets of segment   16,015,418    17,657,524    1,190,623    1,475,610    (5,124)   (7,080)   17,200,917    19,126,054 
Liabilities of segment   13,108,783    14,211,779    530,946    608,563    (23,105)   (71,330)   13,616,624    14,749,012 
Amount of non-current asset additions   476,536    264,157                    476,536    264,157 
Property, plant and equipment   406,194    206,713                    406,194    206,713 
Intangibles other than goodwill   70,342    57,444                    70,342    57,444 

  

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

(**) The result of the Company includes a net result of ThUS$ (7,768) product of the application of IAS 21 and IAS 29, for the subsidiaries that are in hyperinflationary economies.

 

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For the 9 months ended      Coalition and                 
   Air transportation   loyalty program Multiplus   Eliminations   Consolidated 
   At September 30,   At September 30,   At September 30,   At September 30, 
   2018   2017   2018   2017   2018   2017   2018   2017 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Purchase of non-monetary assets of segment   573,474    304,336                    573,474    304,336 
Net cash flows from Purchases of property, plant and equipment:   502,197    246,896    62    27            502,259    246,923 
Additions associated with maintenance   250,543    126,439                    250,543    126,439 
Other additions   251,654    120,457    62    27            251,716    120,484 
Purchases of intangible assets (***)   67,477    56,163    3,738    1,250            71,215    57,413 
Other additions   67,477    56,163    3,738    1,250            71,215    57,413 
                                         
Net cash flows from (used in)                                        
Operating activities   659,796    814,574    115,369    170,212    (39,182)   (28,479)   735,983    956,307 
Investing activities   (423,640)   (198,812)   (3,233)   (5,291)           (426,873)   (204,103)
Financing activities   (552,506)   (606,945)   (72,859)   (164,658)           (625,365)   (771,603)

 

(***) The Company does not have cash flows from purchases of intangible assets associated with maintenance.

 

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(b)For the 3 months ended

  

   Air
transportation
At September 30,
   Coalition and
loyalty program
Multiplus
At September 30,
   Eliminations
At September 30,
   Consolidated
At September 30,
 
   2018    2017    2018    2017    2018    2017    2018    2017 
   ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$ 
                   Unaudited                     
Income from ordinary activities from external customers (*)   2,389,034    2,386,809    9,028    110,771    (12,011)       2,386,051    2,497,580 
Passenger   2,110,151    2,114,656    9,028    110,771    (12,011)       2,107,168    2,225,427 
Freight   278,883    272,153                    278,883    272,153 
Income from ordinary activities from transactions with other operating segments       110,771        13,006        (123,777)        
Other operating income   81,273    82,667    24,657    64,787            105,930    147,454 
Interest income   4,604    7,151    4,696    17,281            9,300    24,432 
Interest expense   (91,310)   (104,720)                   (91,310)   (104,720)
Total net interest expense   (86,706)   (97,569)   4,696    17,281            (82,010)   (80,288)
                                         
Depreciation and amortization   (243,554)   (249,255)   (1,629)   (2,938)           (245,183)   (252,193)
Material no n-cash items other than                                        
depreciation and amortization   (82,855)   42,727    34    (6)           (82,821)   42,721 
Disposal of fixed assets and inventory losses   (7,163)   (11,957)                   (7,163)   (11,957)
Doubtful accounts   (5,602)   (4,293)   (1)   1            (5,603)   (4,292)
Exchange differences   (67,556)   58,823    35    (7)           (67,521)   58,816 
Result of indexation units   (2,534)   154                    (2,534)   154 
Income (loss) atributable to owners of the parents (**)   33,977    110,730    18,965    49,891            52,942    160,621 
Expenses for income tax   27,251    (18,129)   (6,811)   (7,967)           20,440    (26,096)
Segment profit / (loss)   36,405    128,368    18,965    49,891            55,370    178,259 
Assets of segment   16,015,418    17,657,524    1,190,623    1,475,610    (5,124)   (7,080)   17,200,917    19,126,054 
Liabilities of segment   13,108,783    14,211,779    530,946    608,563    (23,105)   (71,330)   13,616,624    14,749,012 
Amount of non-current asset additions   168,477    93,823                    168,477    93,823 
Property, plant and equipment   142,642    74,533                    142,642    74,533 
Intangibles other than goodwill   25,835    19,290                    25,835    19,290 

 

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

(**) The result of the Company includes a net result of ThUS$ (7,768) product of the application of IAS 21 and IAS 29, for the subsidiaries that are in hyperinflationary economies.

 

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For the 3 months ended                         
   Air transportation
At September 30,
   Coalition and
loyalty program Multiplus
At September 30,
   Eliminations
At September 30,
   Consolidated
At September 30,
 
   2018   2017   2018   2017   2018   2017   2018   2017 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
               Unaudited                 
Purchase of non-monetary assets of segment   251,292    76,849                    251,292    76,849 
Net cash flows from                                        
Purchases of property, plant and equipment:   224,845    57,413    62    27            224,907    57,440 
Additions associated with maintenance   79,180    37,178                    79,180    37,178 
Other additions   145,665    20,235    62    27            145,727    20,262 
Purchases of intangible assets (***)   26,154    18,695    231    714            26,385    19,409 
Other additions   26,154    18,695    231    714            26,385    19,409 
                                         
Net cash flows from (used in)                                        
Operating activities   261,744    511,352    54,925    2,827    (41,736)   (27,376)   274,933    486,803 
Investing activities   (378,062)   (42,000)   (324)   (88)           (378,386)   (42,088)
Financing activities   11,878    (677,632)   (12,510)   (2,735)           (632)   (680,367)

 

(***) The company does not have the cash flows of intangible asset acquisitions associated with maintenance.

 

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

 

                 
   For the 9 months ended   For the 3 months ended 
   At September 30,   At September 30, 
   2018   2017   2018   2017 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Peru   489,693    455,523    193,780    172,409 
Argentina   811,594    861,564    217,495    285,835 
U.S.A.   725,692    647,863    233,918    224,502 
Europe   560,473    467,241    187,369    165,558 
Colombia   269,199    237,761    90,770    86,968 
Brazil   2,476,241    2,485,779    842,598    939,193 
Ecuador   150,278    141,091    49,448    50,135 
Chile   1,163,163    1,138,469    381,675    378,940 
Asia Pacific and rest of Latin America   609,811    567,018    188,998    194,040 
Income from ordinary activities   7,256,144    7,002,309    2,386,051    2,497,580 
Other operating income   323,727    393,908    105,930    147,454 

 

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

 

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

 

NOTE 6 - CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 

         
   As of   As of 
   September 30,   December 31, 
   2018   2017 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited   
Cash on hand   7,323    8,562 
Bank balances   318,329    330,430 
Overnight   196,154    239,292 
Total Cash   521,806    578,284 
Cash equivalents          
Time deposits   82,208    534,062 
Mutual funds   82,426    29,658 
Total cash equivalents   164,634    563,720 
Total cash and cash equivalents   686,440    1,142,004 

 

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Cash and cash equivalents are denominated in the following currencies: 

         
   As of   As of 
Currency  September 30,   December 31, 
   2018   2017 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited   
Argentine peso   4,088    12,135 
Brazilian real   109,294    106,499 
Chilean peso   28,194    81,845 
Colombian peso   13,896    7,264 
Euro   14,926    11,746 
US Dollar   461,604    882,114 
Other currencies   54,438    40,401 
Total   686,440    1,142,004 

 

NOTE 7 - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

7.1. Financial instruments by category

 

As of September 30, 2018 (Unaudited) 

                 
Assets  Measured   At fair value         
   at amortized   with   Hedge     
   cost   changes in   derivatives   Total 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Cash and cash equivalents   604,014    82,426        686,440 
Other financial assets, current (*)   18,706    530,248    77,769    626,723 
Trade and others accounts receivable, current   1,079,096            1,079,096 
Accounts receivable from related entities, current   2,132            2,132 
Other financial assets, non current (*)   86,600        443    87,043 
Accounts receivable, non current   5,512            5,512 
Total   1,796,060    612,674    78,212    2,486,946 

             
Liabilities  Measured         
   at amortized   Hedge     
   cost   derivatives   Total 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Other liabilities, current   1,477,048    4,119    1,481,167 
Trade and others accounts payable, current   1,652,473        1,652,473 
Accounts payable to related entities, current   179        179 
Other financial liabilities, non-current   6,121,892    571    6,122,463 
Accounts payable, non-current   497,485        497,485 
Total   9,749,077    4,690    9,753,767 

 

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(*) The value presented in designated at the initial moment at fair value with changes in results, corresponds mainly to private investment funds, and in loans and accounts receivable, corresponds to guarantees delivered.

 

As of December 31, 2017 

               Initial     
Assets  Loans       Held   as fair value     
   and   Hedge   for   through     
   receivables   derivatives   trading   profit and loss   Total 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Cash and cash equivalents   1,112,346            29,658    1,142,004 
Other financial assets, current (*)   23,918    62,348    1,421    472,232    559,919 
Trade and others accounts receivable, current   1,214,050                1,214,050 
Accounts receivable from related entities, current   2,582                2,582 
Other financial assets, non current (*)   87,077    519    494        88,090 
Accounts receivable, non current   6,891                6,891 
Total   2,446,864    62,867    1,915    501,890    3,013,536 

             
Liabilities  Other   Held     
   financial   Hedge     
   liabilities   derivatives   Total 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Other liabilities, current   1,288,749    12,200    1,300,949 
Trade and others accounts payable, current   1,695,202        1,695,202 
Accounts payable to related entities, current   760        760 
Other financial liabilities, non-current   6,602,891    2,617    6,605,508 
Accounts payable, non-current   498,832        498,832 
Total   10,086,434    14,817    10,101,251 

 

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

 

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7.2.Financial instruments by currency
            
      As of   As of 
      September 30,   December 31, 
a) Assets  2018   2017 
      ThUS$   ThUS$ 
      Unaudited     
Cash and cash equivalents   686,440    1,142,004 
Argentine peso   4,088    12,135 
Brazilian real   109,294    106,499 
Chilean peso   28,194    81,845 
Colombian peso   13,896    7,264 
Euro   14,926    11,746 
US Dollar   461,604    882,114 
Other currencies   54,438    40,401 
           
Other financial assets (current and non- current)   713,766    648,009 
Argentine peso   144    297 
Brazilian real   523,369    475,810 
Chilean peso   26,003    26,679 
Colombian peso   515    1,928 
Euro   7,547    7,853 
US Dollar   154,076    133,431 
Other currencies   2,112    2,011 
           
Trade and other accounts receivable, current   1,079,096    1,214,050 
Argentine peso   54,665    49,958 
Brazilian real   406,508    635,890 
Chilean peso   111,057    83,415 
Colombian peso   8,524    3,249 
Euro   32,492    48,286 
US Dollar   182,085    257,324 
Other currencies (*)   283,765    135,928 
           
Accounts receivable, non- current   5,512    6,891 
Brazilian real   3    4 
Chilean peso   5,509    6,887 
              
Accounts receivable from related entities, current   2,132    2,582 
Brazilian real   262    2 
Chilean peso   107    735 
US Dollar   1,763    1,845 
           
Total assets   2,486,946    3,013,536 
Argentine peso   58,897    62,390 
Brazilian real   1,039,436    1,218,205 
Chilean peso   170,870    199,561 
Colombian peso   22,935    12,441 
Euro   54,965    67,885 
US Dollar   799,528    1,274,714 
Other currencies   340,315    178,340 

 

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

 

b)Liabilities

 

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

 

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

         
   As of   As of 
   September 30,   December 31, 
   2018   2017 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Trade accounts receivable   913,707    1,175,796 
Other accounts receivable   260,339    133,054 
Total trade and other accounts receivable   1,174,046    1,308,850 
Less: Allowance for impairment loss   (89,438)   (87,909)
Total net trade and accounts receivable   1,084,608    1,220,941 
Less: non-current portion – accounts receivable   (5,512)   (6,891)
Trade and other accounts receivable, current   1,079,096    1,214,050 

 

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

 

The maturity of the portfolio as of December 31, 2017 is as follows:

 

Up to date   1,040,671 
Matured accounts receivable, but not impaired     
Expired from 1 to 90 days   34,153 
Expired from 91 to 180 days   10,141 
More than 180 days overdue (*)   2,922 
Total matured accounts receivable, but not impaired   47,216 
Matured accounts receivable and impaired     
Judicial, pre-judicial collection and protested documents   43,175 
Debtor under pre-judicial collection process and portfolio sensitization   44,734 
Total matured accounts receivable and impaired   87,909 
Total   1,175,796 

 

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

 

As of September 30, 2018, in order to determine the expected credit losses, the company groups accounts receivable for passenger and cargo transportation; depending on the characteristics of shared credit risk and maturity.

 

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           Portfolio maturity             
       from 1 to   from 91 to   from 181 to   more of     
   Up to date   90 days   180 days   360 days   360 days   Total 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Expected loss rate (1)   3%   5%   34%   56%   79%   7%
Gross book value (2)   721,850    94,280    15,134    19,596    62,847    913,707 
Impairment loss provision   (19,289)   (4,585)   (5,172)   (10,879)   (49,513)   (89,438)

 

(1) Corresponds to the expected average rate. 

(2) the gross book value represents the maximum growth risk value of trade accounts receivable. 

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

         
   As of   As of 
   September 30,   December 31, 
Currency  2018   2017 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Argentine Peso   54,665    49,958 
Brazilian Real   406,511    635,894 
Chilean Peso   116,566    90,302 
Colombian peso   8,524    3,249 
Euro   32,492    48,286 
US Dollar   182,085    257,324 
Other currency (*)   283,765    135,928 
Total   1,084,608    1,220,941 
           
(*) Other currencies          
Australian Dollar   82,049    40,303 
Chinese Yuan   4,304    37 
Danish Krone   1,315    197 
Pound Sterling   19,117    5,068 
Indian Rupee   6,025    3,277 
Japanese Yen   42,068    18,756 
Norwegian Kroner   1,006    133 
Swiss Franc   5,118    2,430 
Korean Won   27,398    18,225 
New Taiwanese Dollar   5,485    2,983 
Other currencies   89,880    44,519 
Total   283,765    135,928 

 

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The movements of the provision for impairment losses of the Trade Debtors and other accounts receivable are as follows: 

                      
        Adjustment             
    Opening   adoption       (Increase)   Closing 
Periods   balance   IFRS 9 (*)   Punishments   Decrease   balance 
    ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
From January 1                     
as of September 30, 2017 (IAS 39) (Unaudited)    (77,054)       2,549    (11,019)   (85,524)
From October 1 to December 31, 2017    (85,524)       5,700    (8,085)   (87,909)
From January 1                          
as of September 30, 2018 (IFRS 9) (Unaudited)    (87,909)   (10,499)   7,820    1,150    (89,438)

 

 

(*) Adjustment to the balance as of December 31, 2017 registered in retained earnings as of 01.01.2018 for the adoption of IFRS 9.

 

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

 

The historical and current renegotiations are not very relevant and the policy is to analyze case by case to classify them according to the existence of risk, determining if their reclassification corresponds to pre-judicial collection accounts.

 

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

 

   As of September 30, 2018   As of December 31, 2017 
   Gross exposure   Gross   Exposure net   Gross exposure   Gross   Exposure net 
   according to   impaired   of risk   according to   Impaired   of risk 
   balance   exposure   concentrations   balance   exposure   concentrations 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
       Unaudited                 
Trade accounts receivable   913,707    (89,438)   824,269    1,175,796    (87,909)   1,087,887 
Other accounts receivable   260,339        260,339    133,054        133,054 

  

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

 

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NOTE 9 - ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE FROM/PAYABLE TO RELATED ENTITIES

 

(a)       Accounts Receivable

 

Tax No.  Related party  Relationship  Country of origin   Currency   As of
September 30,
2018
   As of
December 31,
2017
 
                 ThUS$
Unaudited
   ThUS$ 
                       
Foreign  Qatar Airways  Indirect shareholder   Qatar    US$    1,154    1,845 
78.591.370-1  Bethia S.A. and Subsidiaries  Related director   Chile    CLP    958    728 
Foreign  TAM Aviação Executiva e                       
   Taxi Aéreo S.A.  Common shareholder   Brazil    BRL        2 
87.752.000-5  Granja Marina Tornagaleones S.A.  Common shareholder   Chile    CLP    20    5 
96.810.370-9  Inversiones Costa Verde Ltda. y CPA.  Related director   Chile    CLP        2 
   Total current assets                2,132    2,582 

 

(b)       Accounts payable

 

Tax No.  Related party  Relationship  Country of origin   Currency   As of
September 30,
2018
   As of
December 31,
2017
 
                 ThUS$
Unaudited
   ThUS$ 
78.997.060-2  Viajes Falabella Ltda.  Related director   Chile    CLP    140    534 
78.591.370-1  Bethia S.A. and Subsidiaries  Related director   Chile    CLP    11    12 
Foreign  Inversora Aeronáutica Argentina S.A.  Related director   Argentina    US$    16    4 
Foreign  Consultoría Administrativa                       
   Profesional S.A. de C.V.  Related company   Mexico    MXN        210 
Foreign  TAM Aviação Executiva                       
   e Taxi Aéreo S.A.  Common shareholder   Brazil    BRL    7     
96.810.370-9  Inversiones Costa Verde Ltda y CPA.  Related director   Chile    CLP    5     
   Total current liabilities                179    760 

 

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

 

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NOTE 10 -INVENTORIES

 

The composition of Inventories is as follows:

 

   As of
September 30,
   As of
December 31,
 
   2018   2017 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Technical stock   224,586    195,530 
Non-technical stock   43,124    41,136 
Total   267,710    236,666 

 

The items included in this heading are spare parts and materials that will be used mainly in consumption in in-flight and maintenance services provided to the Company and third parties, which are valued at average cost, net of provision for obsolescence, as per the following detail:

 

   As of
September 30,
   As of
December 31,
 
   2018   2017 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Provision for obsolescence Technical stock   17,644    21,839 
Provision for obsolescence Non-technical stock   6,586    6,488 
Total   24,230    28,327 

 

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

 

As of September 30, 2018, the Company recorded ThUS$ 96,865 (ThUS$ 100,556 as of September 30, 2017) in results, mainly related to on-board consumption and maintenance, which is part of the Cost of sales.

 

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NOTE 11 - OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

The composition of other financial assets is as follows:

 

   Current Assets   Non- current assets   Total Assets 
   As of
September
2018
   As of
December 31,
2017
   As of
September
2018
   As of
December 31,
2017
   As of
September
2018
   As of
December 31,
2017
 
   ThUS $
Unaudited
   ThUS $   ThUS $
Unaudited
   ThUS $   ThUS $
Unaudited
   ThUS $ 
                         
(a ) Other financial assets                              
Private investment funds   513,941    472,232            513,941    472,232 
Deposits in guarantee (aircraft)   12,223    15,690    40,395    41,058    52,618    56,748 
Guarantees for margins of derivatives   661    2,197            661    2,197 
Other investments           493    494    493    494 
Domestic and foreign bonds   5    1,421            5    1,421 
Other guarantees given   5,817    6,031    45,712    46,019    51,529    52,050 
Subtotal of other financial assets   532,647    497,571    86,600    87,571    619,247    585,142 
(b) Hedging assets                              
Interest accrued since the last payment d                              
of Cross currency swap       202                202 
Fair value of interest rate derivatives   25,617    3,113            25,617    3,113 
Fair value of foreign currency derivatives   26,428    48,322    443    519    26,871    48,841 
Fair value of fuel price derivatives   25,724    10,711            25,724    10,711 
Subtotal of hedging assets   77,769    62,348    443    519    78,212    62,867 
(c ) Derivatives not recognized as a hedge                              
Foreign currency derivatives                              
not recognized as a hedge   16,307                16,307     
Subtotal of hedging assets   16,307                16,307     
Total Other Financial Assets   626,723    559,919    87,043    88,090    713,766    648,009 

 

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

 

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NOTE 12 - OTHER NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

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

 

   Current assets   Non-current assets   Total Assets 
   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of 
   September 30,   December 31,   September 30,   December 31,   September 30,   December 31, 
   2018   2017   2018   2017   2018   2017 
    Unaudited         Unaudited         Unaudited      
    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$ 
                               
(a)   Advance payments                              
                               
Aircraft leases   32,158    31,322    12,341    4,718    44,499    36,040 
Aircraft insurance and other   23,377    17,681            23,377    17,681 
Others   8,185    10,012    1,020    1,186    9,205    11,198 
                               
                               
Subtotal advance payments   63,720    59,015    13,361    5,904    77,081    64,919 
                               
(b)   Contract assets (1)                              
                               
GDS costs   12,853                12,853     
Commissions credit cards   16,566                16,566     
Commissions travel agencies   15,186                15,186     
Costs ground services   2,297                2,297     
                               
                               
Subtotal assets of contracts   46,902                46,902     
                               
(c)   Other assets                              
                               
Aircraft maintenance reserve (2)   15,111    21,505    51,836    51,836    66,947    73,341 
Sales tax   136,073    137,866    48,457    37,959    184,530    175,825 
Other taxes   10,813    2,475            10,813    2,475 
Contributions to Société Internationale de Télécommunications Aéronautiques ("SITA")   327    327    670    670    997    997 
Judicial deposits           123,174    124,438    123,174    124,438 
Others   652        15        667     
                               
Subtotal other assets   162,976    162,173    224,152    214,903    387,128    377,076 
                               
Total Other Non - Financial Assets   273,598    221,188    237,513    220,807    511,111    441,995 

 

(1) As of September 30, 2018 the costs of activated contracts amount to ThUS$ 185,867 and the amortization of the period is ThUS$ 138,965.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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As of September 30, 2018, maintenance reserves amount to ThUS$ 66,947 (ThUS$ 74,341 as of December 31, 2017), corresponding to 12 aircraft that maintain remaining balances, which will be settled in the next maintenance or return.

 

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

 

NOTE 13 - NON-CURRENT ASSETS AND DISPOSAL GROUP CLASSIFIED AS HELD FOR SALE

 

Non-current assets and groups in expropriation held for sale at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, are detailed below:

 

   As of   As of 
   September 30,   December 31, 
   2018   2017 
    ThUS$    ThUS$ 
Current assets   Unaudited      
           
Aircraft   256    236,022 
Engines and rotables   5,830    9,197 
Other assets   27,705    45,884 
Total   33,791    291,103 
           
Current liabilities          
Other liabilities   12,843    15,546 
Total   12,843    15,546 

 

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

 

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

 

During fiscal year 2017, adjustments were recognized for US$ 17.4 million to register these assets at their net realizable value.

 

Additionally, during the same period 2017, the sale of seven Airbus A330 spare engines occurred.

 

During the 2018 period, a motor spare B767 was transferred from the property, plant and equipment and adjustments for US$ 2.3 million were recognized to record these assets at their net realizable value.

 

In addition, during the 2018 period, two Boeing 777 aircraft were sold, an Airbus A330 aircraft, an a Airbus A330 spare engine were sold and an Airbus A320 aircraft was transferred from the property, plant and equipment.

 

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

 

   As of   As of 
   September 30,   December 31, 
Aircraft  2018   2017 
   Unaudited       
Boeing 777 Freighter       2(*)  
Airbus A330-200       1   
Airbus A320-200       1   
ATR42-300   1    1   
Total   1    5   

 

(*) One aircraft leased to DHL.

 

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

 

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

 

During fiscal year 2017, an adjustment of US $ 1.3 million was recognized to record these assets at their net realizable value.

 

NOTE 14 - INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES

 

(a)    Investments in subsidiaries

 

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

 

Detail of significant subsidiaries and summarized financial information:

 

            Ownership
            As of   As of
    Country of   Functional   September 30,   December 31,
Name of significant subsidiary   incorporation   currency   2018   2017
            %   %
            Unaudited    
Lan Perú S.A.   Peru   US$   70.00000   70.00000
Lan Cargo S.A.   Chile   US$   99.89803   99.89803
Lan Argentina S.A.   Argentina   ARS   99.86560   99.86560
Transporte Aéreo S.A.   Chile   US$   100.00000   100.00000
Aerolane Líneas Aéreas Nacionales del Ecuador S.A.   Ecuador   US$   100.00000   100.00000
Aerovías de Integración Regional, AIRES S.A.   Colombia   COP   99.20120   99.19061
TAM S.A.   Brazil   BRL   99.99938   99.99938

 

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

 

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Summary financial information of significant subsidiaries

 

                           Results for the period 
   Statement of financial position as of September 30, 2018   ended September 30, 2018 
   Total   Current   Non-current   Total   Current   Non-current       Net 
Name of significant subsidiary  Assets   Assets   Assets   Liabilities   Liabilities   Liabilities   Revenue   Income 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited           Unaudited 
Lan Perú S.A.   492,500    448,198    44,302    501,993    500,261    1,732    871,860    (7,996)
Lan Cargo S.A.   482,304    218,657    263,647    294,241    248,606    45,635    190,997    (23,241)
Lan Argentina S.A.   183,128    175,506    7,622    273,011    270,064    2,947    154,878    (132,538)
Transporte Aéreo S.A.   312,618    63,261    249,357    123,562    27,479    96,083    231,221    (31,281)
Aerolane Líneas Aéreas Nacionales del Ecuador S.A.   124,214    106,029    18,185    103,606    96,921    6,685    174,821    4,354 
Aerovías de Integración Regional, AIRES S.A.   127,669    54,602    73,067    87,413    75,864    11,549    215,366    (6,396)
TAM S.A. (*)   4,326,830    2,102,420    2,224,410    3,087,053    1,785,670    1,301,383    3,434,453    (18,283)

 

                           Results for the period 
  

 Statement of financial position as of December 31, 2017

   ended September 30, 2017 
   Total   Current   Non-current   Total   Current   Non-current       Net 
Name of significant subsidiary  Assets   Assets   Assets   Liabilities   Liabilities   Liabilities   Revenue   Income 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
                           Unaudited 
Lan Perú S.A.   315,607    294,308    21,299    303,204    301,476    1,728    727,869    1,847 
Lan Cargo S.A.   584,169    266,836    317,333    371,934    292,529    79,405    186,072    (19,086)
Lan Argentina S.A.   198,951    166,445    32,506    143,731    139,914    3,817    276,530    (25,413)
Transporte Aéreo S.A.   324,498    30,909    293,589    104,357    36,901    67,456    211,424    3,177 
Aerolane Líneas Aéreas Nacionales del Ecuador S.A.   96,407    66,166    30,241    84,123    78,817    5,306    164,361    2,614 
Aerovías de Integración Regional, AIRES S.A.   138,138    64,160    73,978    91,431    80,081    11,350    201,806    (17,370)
TAM S.A. (*)   4,490,714    1,843,822    2,646,892    3,555,423    2,052,633    1,502,790    2,977,791    22,345 

 

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

 

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(b) Non-controlling

 

         As of   As of   As of   As of 
Equity     Country  September 30 ,   December 31,   September 30,   December 31, 
   Tax No.  of origin  2018   2017   2018   2017 
         %   %   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
         Unaudited       Unaudited     
Lan Perú S.A  0-E  Peru  30.00000   30.00000   (2,846)   3 ,722 
Lan Carg o S.A. and Subsidiaries  93.3 83.0 00-4
  Chile   0.10196    0.10196    22 7    8 49 
Pro mo to ra Aérea Latinoamericana S.A. and Subsidiaries  0-E  Mexico   51.00000    51.00000    4,781    4,578 
Inverso ra Cordillera S.A. and Subsidiaries  0-E  Argentina   0.13940    0.13940    3 ,0 28    3 ,502 
Lan Arg entina S.A.  0-E  Argentina   0.02842    0.02842    (49 9)    79 
Americonsult de Guatemala S.A.  0-E  Guatemala   1.00000    1.00000        1 
Americonsult Costa Rica S.A.  0-E  Costa Rica   1.00000    1.00000    11    12 
Linea Aérea Carguera d e Co lombiana S.A.  0-E  Colombia   10.00000    10.00000    (365)   (52 0) 
Aerolíneas Regionales de Integración Aires S.A.  0-E  Colombia   0.79880    0.80944    407    4 61 
Transportes Aereo s d el Mercosur S.A.  0-E  Paraguay   5.02000    5.02000    1,736    1,324 
Multip lus S.A. (*)  0-E  Brazil   27.26000    27.26000    59,981    77,139 
Total                   66,461    91,147 

 

         For the period ended   For the 9 months ended   For the 3 months ended 
Incomes     Country  September 30,   September 30,   September 30, 
   Tax No.  of origin  2018   2017   2018   2017   2018   2017 
         %   %   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
         Unaudited   Unaudited 
                               
Lan Perú S.A  0-E  Peru   30.00000    30.00000    (4,8 95)    2 ,93 7    (3,04 5)    3,185 
Lan Carg o S.A. and Subsidiaries  93.3 83.0 00-4  Chile   0.10196    0.10196    (4 3)    (7)   (68)   (10)
Promotora Aerea Latinoamericana S.A. and Subsid iaries  0-E  Mexico   51.00000    51.00000    310    1,552    80    488 
Inverso ra Cordillera S.A. and Subsidiaries  0-E  Argentina   0.70422    0.70422    92    117    92     
Lan Argentina S.A.  0-E  Argentina   0.13440    0.13440    19    24    19     
Americonsult de Guatemala S.A.  0-E  Guatemala   1.00000    1.00000    (1)            
Linea Aérea Carguera d e Co lombiana S.A.  0-E  Colombia   10.00000    10.00000    154    6 12    (27)    312 
Aerolíneas Regionales de Integración Aires S.A.  0-E  Colombia   0.79880    0.80586    (52)   (110)   (25)    (11)
Transportes Aereo s d el Mercosur S.A.  0-E  Parag uay   5.02000    5.02000    792    194    256    141 
Multip lus S.A. (*)  0-E  Brazil   27.26000    27.26000    2 1,612    35,610    5,146    13,533 
Total                   17,988    40,929    2,428    17,638 

 

(*) On September 4, 2018, LATAM Airlines Brazil sent a communication to Multiplus informing it that it intends to: (i) not renew or extend the contract of the operation when it expires; and (ii) make a public offer to acquire the shares of Multiplus that are not owned by it, in order to cancel the registration of Multiplus as a public limited company in the Comissão de Valores de Mobiliários of the Federative Republic of Brazil (CVM) and delist it from the Novo Mercado de B3. This process is subject to the approval of the Brazilian securities regulator and the public offer for the acquisition of shares is successful.

 

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NOTE 15 - INTANGIBLE ASSETS OTHER THAN GOODWILL

 

The details of intangible assets are as follows:

 

   Classes of intangible assets   Classes of intangible assets 
   (net)   (gross) 
   As of   As of   As of   As of 
    September 30,    December 31,    September 30,    December 31, 
    2018    2017    2018    2017 
    ThUS $    ThUS $    ThUS $    ThUS $ 
    Unaudited         Unaudited      
Airport slots   803,462    964,513    803,462    964,513 
Loyalty program   265,571    321,440    265,571    321,440 
Computer software   164,219    160,970    517,669    509,377 
Developing software   129,549    123,415    129,549    123,415 
Trade marks (1)   31,006    46,909    51,670    62,539 
Other assets   456        1,315     
Total   1,394,263    1,617,247    1,769,236    1,981,284 

 

Movement in Intangible assets other than goodwill:

 

   Computer           Trade marks     
   software   Developing   Airport   and loyalty     
   Net   software   slots (2)   Program (1) (2   Total 
   ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $ 
Opening balance as of January 1, 2017   157,016    91,053    978,849    383,395    1,610,313 
Additions   2,455    54,989            57,444 
Withdrawals   (240)   (671)           (911)
Transfer software   43,469    (43,485)           (16)
Foreing exchange   1,983    748    28,149    10,923    41,803 
Amortization  (36,302)        (7,242)  (43,544)
Closing balance as of                         
September 30, 2017 (Unaudited)   168,381    102,634    1,006,998    387,076    1,665,089 
                          
Opening balance as of October 1, 2017   168,381    102,634    1,006,998    387,076    1,665,089 
Additions   5,998    23,891            29,889 
Withdrawals   (4)   (13)           (17)
Transfer software   2,314    (2,095)           219 
Foreing exchange   (3,198)   (1,002)   (42,485)   (16,382)   (63,067)
Amortization   (12,521)           (2,345)   (14,866)
Closing balance as of                         
December 31, 2017   160,970    123,415    964,513    368,349    1,617,247 
                          
Opening balance as of January 1, 2018   160,970    123,415    964,513    368,349    1,617,247 
Additions   791    69,551            70,342 
Withdrawals   (403)   (120)           (523)
Transfer software   56,008    (57,425)           (1,417)
Foreing exchange   (12,455)   (5,872)   (161,051)   (63,395)   (242,773)
Amortization   (40,294)           (8,377)   (48,671)
Adjustment aplication IAS 29                         
by hyperinflation Argentina   58                58 
Closing balance as of                         
September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)   164,675    129,549    803,462    296,577    1,394,263 

 

1)In 2016, the Company resolved to adopt a unique name and identity, and announced that the group’s brand will be LATAM, which united all the companies under a single image.

 

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The estimate of the new useful life is 5 years, equivalent to the period necessary to complete the change of image.

 

2) See Note 2.5

 

The amortization of each period is recognized in the consolidated income statement in the administrative expenses. The cumulative amortization of computer programs and brands as of September 30, 2018, amounts to ThUS $ 422,134 (ThUS $ 373,463 as of December 31, 2017).

 

NOTE 16 – GOODWILL

 

Goodwill as of September 30, 2018, amounts to ThUS $ 2,229,514 (ThUS $ 2,672,550 as of December 31, 2017). The goodwill movement, separated by CGU, includes the following:

 

Movement of Goodwill, separated by CGU:      Coalition
and loyalty
     
   Air   program     
   Transport   Multiplus   Total 
    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$ 
Opening balance as of January 1, 2017   2,176,634    533,748    2,710,382 
Increase (decrease) due to exchange rate differences   60,316    15,349    75,665 
Closing balance as of September 30, 2017 (Unaudited)   2,236,950    549,097    2,786,047 
Opening balance as of October 1, 2017   2,236,950    549,097    2,786,047 
Increase (decrease) due to exchange rate differences   (90,258)   (23,239)   (113,497)
Closing balance as of December 31, 2017   2,146,692    525,858    2,672,550 
Opening balance as of January 1, 2018   2,146,692    525,858    2,672,550 
Increase (decrease) due to exchange rate differences   (350,286)   (91,397)   (441,683)
Adjustment IAS 29, hyperinflation Argentina   335        335 
Others   (1,688)       (1,688)
Closing balance as of September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)   1,795,053    434,461    2,229,514 

 

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

 

The recoverable amounts of cash-generating units have been determined based on value-in-use calculations. These calculations require the use of expected cash flows, 5 years after tax, which are based on the budget approved by the Board. Cash flows beyond the budget period are extrapolated using the estimated growth rates, which do not exceed the average rates of long-term growth.

 

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

 

As of December 31, 2017 the recoverable values were determined using the following assumptions presented below:

 

      Air transportation   Coalition and loyalty
      CGU   program Multiplus CGU (2)
Annual growth rate (Terminal) %   1.0 - 2.0   4.0 - 5.0
Exchange rate (1) R$/US$   3.3 - 3.9   3.3 - 3.9
Discount rate based on the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) %   7.55 - 8.55    
Discount rate based on cost of equity (CoE) %   -   12.4 - 13.4
Fuel Price from futures price curves commodities markets US$/barrel   73-78    

 

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

 

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

 

          Decrease
  Increase   Increase   Minimum
  Maximum   Maximum   terminal
  WACC   CoE   growth rate
  %   %   %
Air transportation CGU 8.55   -   1.0
Coalition and loyalty program Multiplus CGU -   13.4   4.0

 

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

 

As of September 30, 2018, no signs of impairment have been identified for the CGU Multiplus Coalition and Loyalty Program and for the CGU Transporte Aéreo that require a impairment test.

 

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NOTE 17 - PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

 

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

 

   Gross Book Value   Acumulated depreciation   Net Book Value 
   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of 
   September 30,   December 31,   September 30,   December 31,   September 30,   December 31, 
   2018   2017   2018   2017   2018   2017 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited       Unaudited     
Construction in progress (1)   670,436    556,822            670,436    556,822 
Land   44,652    49,780            44,652    49,780 
Buildings   178,392    190,552    (65,083)   (66,004)   113,309    124,548 
Plant and equipment   8,026,679    9,222,540    (2,509,977)   (2,390,142)   5,516,702    6,832,398 
Own aircraft (2)   7,347,574    8,544,185    (2,250,145)   (2,138,612)   5,097,429    6,405,573 
Other (3)   679,105    678,355    (259,832)   (251,530)   419,273    426,825 
Machinery   33,122    39,084    (26,368)   (29,296)   6,754    9,788 
Information technology equipment   159,957    166,713    (135,312)   (136,557)   24,645    30,156 
Fixed installations and accessories   177,855    186,989    (107,873)   (106,212)   69,982    80,777 
Motor vehicles   68,271    70,290    (58,637)   (58,812)   9,634    11,478 
Leasehold improvements   200,523    186,679    (121,633)   (102,454)   78,890    84,225 
Other property, plants and equipment   5,069,086    3,640,838    (1,702,041)   (1,355,475)   3,367,045    2,285,363 
Financial leasing aircraft (2)   4,986,079    3,551,041    (1,674,989)   (1,328,421)   3,311,090    2,222,620 
Other   83,007    89,797    (27,052)   (27,054)   55,955    62,743 
Total   14,628,973    14,310,287    (4,726,924)   (4,244,952)   9,902,049    10,065,335 

 

(1)As of September 30, 2018, includes advances paid to aircraft manufacturers for ThUS$ 661,143 (ThUS$ 543,720 as of December 31, 2017)

 

(2)In the period ended September 30, 2018, the Company sold its participation in eighteen special-purpose entities. As a result of this, 45 aircraft were reclassified from the category Plants and equipment to the category Other properties, plants and equipment.

 

(3)Consider mainly rotables and tools.

 

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a)       Movement in the different categories of Property, plant and equipment:

 

                                   Other     
                   Information   Fixed           property,   Property, 
                   Plant and    technology    installations    Motor    Leasehold    plant and    Plant and 
    Construction         Buildings    equipment    equipment    & accessories    vehicles    improvements    equipment    equipment 
    in progress    Land    net    net    net    net    net    net    net    net 
    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$ 
                                                   
Opening balance as of January 1, 2017   470,065    50,148    130,219    7,789,875    39,714    83,912    1,045    104,541    1,828,630    10,498,149 
Additions   8,104            163,909    2,386    313    1 1    5,498    26,492    206,713 
Disposals               (7,505)   (6)   (3)   (43)       (26)   (7,583)
Retirements   (36)       (6)   (21,512)   (449)   (488)           (1,407)   (23,898)
Depreciation expenses           (6,258)   (371,004)   (11,360)   (10,827)   (142)   (20,331)   (148,894)   (568,816)
Foreing exchange   404    879    1,034    7,675    379    1,503        535    10,867    23,276 
Other increases (decreases )   33,530        2,556    (708,550)   (17)   11,000    (448)   (454)   714,502    52,119 
Changes , total   42,002    879    (2,674)   (936,987)   (9,067)   1,498    (622)   (14,752)   601,534    (318,189)
Closing balance as of September 30, 2017 (Unaudited)   512,067    51,027    127,545    6,852,888    30,647    85,410    423    89,789    2,430,164    10,179,960 
Opening balance as of October 1, 2017   512,067    51,027    127,545    6,852,888    30,647    85,410    423    89,789    2,430,164    10,179,960 
Additions   3,041            94,706    3,322    16    66    2,658    14,991    118,800 
Disposals               (8,499)       (7)           (1)   (8,507)
Retirements   (91)           (2,829)   (24)   (9)           (203)   (3,156)
Depreciation expenses           (1,688)   (125,853)   (3,227)   (3,297)   (45)   (6,935)   (55,343)   (196,388)
Foreing exchange   (297)   (1,247)   (1,309)   (12,278)   (562)   (2,323)   (8)   (778)   (15,980)   (34,782)
Other increases (decreases )   42,102            55,093        987        (509)   (88,265)   9,408 
Changes, total   44,755    (1,247)   (2,997)   340    (491)   (4,633)   13    (5,564)   (144,801)   (114,625)
Closing balance as of December 31, 2017   556,822    49,780    124,548    6,853,228    30,156    80,777    436    84,225    2,285,363    10,065,335 
Opening balance as of January 1, 2018   556,822    49,780    124,548    6,853,228    30,156    80,777    436    84,225    2,285,363    10,065,335 
Additions   4,417            364,602    4,654    64    24    10,205    22,228    406,194 
Disposals       (8)   (1,413)   (1,856)   (30)   (63)   (14)           (3,384)
Retirements   (80)       (19)   (19,553)   (90)   (24)       (4)   (76)   (19,846)
Depreciation expenses           (4,708)   (296,135)   (9,224)   (9,455)   (114)   (21,537)   (231,463)   (572,636)
Foreing exchange   (1,178)   (5,120)   (5,011)   (50,690)   (1,949)   (8,893)   (29)   (2,752)   (62,181)   (137,803)
Other increases (decreases )   110,190        (88)   (1,320,178)   864    6,558    251    8,753    1,352,899    159,249 
Adjustment application IAS 29                                                  
hyperinflation Argentina   265            3,053    264    1,018    65        275    4,940 
Changes, total   113,614    (5,128)   (11,239)   (1,320,757)   (5,511)   (10,795)   183    (5,335)   1,081,682    (163,286)
Closing balance as of September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)   670,436    44,652    113,309    5,532,471    24,645    69,982    619    78,890    3,367,045    9,902,049 

 

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(b)       Composition of the fleet:

 

       Aircraft included                 
       in Property,   Operating     Total 
       plant and equipment    leases   fleet 
       As of   As of   As of   As of   As of   As of 
Aircraft  Model   September 30,   December 31,   September 30,   December 31,   September 30,   December 31, 
         2018    2017    2018    2017    2018    2017 
         Unaudited         Unaudited         Unaudited      
Boeing 767   300ER   34    34    2    2    36    36 
Boeing 767   300F   8    8(1)   1    2    9    10(1)
Boeing 777   300ER   4    4    6    6    10    10 
Boeing 777   200ER           2        2     
Boeing 787   800    6    6    4    4    10    10 
Boeing 787   900    4    4    10    10    14    14 
Airbus A319   100    37    37    9    9    46    46 
Airbus A320   200    95(2)   93(2)   36    38    131(2)   131(2)
Airbus A320   NEO    1    1    3    3    4    4 
Airbus A321   200    30    30    19    17    49    47 
Airbus A330   900            2        2     
Airbus A350   900    5(3)   5(3)   3(3)   2(3)   8(3)   7(3)
Total        224    222    97    93    321    315 

 

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

 

  Method   Useful life (years)
      minimum   maximum
Buildings Straight line without residual value   20   50
Plant and equipment Straight line with residual value of 20% in the        
  short-haul fleet and 36% in the long-haul fleet. (*)   5   30
Information technology equipment Straight line without residual value   5   10
Fixed installations and accessories Straight line without residual value   10   10
Motor vehicle Straight line without residual value   10   10
Leasehold improvements Straight line without residual value   5   5
Other property, plant and equipment Straight line with residual value of 20% in the   10   30
  short-haul fleet and 36% in the long-haul fleet. (*)        

 

(*) Except in the case of the Boeing 767 300ER and Boeing 767 300F fleets that consider a lower residual value due to the extension of their useful life to 22 and 30 years respectively. Additionally, certain technical components are depreciated based on cycles and hours flown.

 

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

 

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

As of September 30, 2018, the charge to income for the depreciation of the period, which is included in the consolidated statement of income, amounts to ThUS $ 572,636 (ThUS $ 568,816 as of September 30, 2017). This charge is recognized in the cost of sales and administrative expenses of the consolidated statement of income.

 

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

 

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

 

Description of Property, plant and equipment pledged as guarantee:

 

         As of       As of 
         September 30,   December 31, 
         2018   2017 
Guarantee  Assets     Existing   Book   Existing   Book 
agent (*)  committed  Fleet  Debt   Value   Debt   Value 
         ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
         Unaudited         
Wilmington  Aircraft and engines  Airbus A319   90,944    214,645         
      Airbus A320   105,968    220,356         
      Airbus A321 / A350   600,080    691,503    637,934    721,602 
Trust Company     Boeing 767   88,059    210,029    593,655    888,948 
      Boeing 787   690,325    742,249    720,267    842,127 
Banco Santander S.A.  Aircraft and engines  Airbus A320   179,206    278,785    199,165    291,649 
      Airbus A321   26,578    38,783    29,296    40,584 
BNP Paribas  Aircraft and engines  Airbus A319   28,048    45,980    84,767    136,407 
      Airbus A320   9,237    19,390    110,267    175,650 
Credit Agricole  Aircraft and engines  Airbus A319   11,809    20,884    20,874    38,826 
      Airbus A320   152,745    140,402    46,895    98,098 
      Airbus A321           30,322    85,463 
      Airbus A350   22,439    25,064         
      Boeing 767   19,082    40,756         
      Boeing 787   74,023    43,828         
Wells Fargo  Aircraft and engines  Airbus A320   203,659    291,509    224,786    306,660 
Bank of Utah  Aircraft and engines  Airbus A320 / A350   574,467    641,095    614,632    666,665 
Natixis  Aircraft and engines  Airbus A320           34,592    72,388 
      Airbus A321   334,644    416,264    378,418    481,397 
Citibank N. A.  Aircraft and engines  Airbus A320   82,302    137,648    94,882    141,817 
      Airbus A321   30,732    73,232    36,026    72,741 
KfW IP EX-Bank  Aircraft and engines  Airbus A319           5,592    5,505 
      Airbus A320           21,296    30,513 
Airbus Financial Service  Aircraft and engines  Airbus A319           22,927    26,973 
P K Air Finance US, Inc.  Aircraft and engines  Airbus A320   39,895    53,319    46,500    56,539 
Banco BBVA  Land and buildings (1)      53,027    65,087    55,801    66,876 
Total direct guarantee         3,417,269    4,410,808    4,008,894    5,247,428 

 

(*) For syndicated loans, is the Guarantee Agent that, represent different creditors.

 

(1) Corresponds to a debt classified in item loans to exporters (see Note 19).

 

The amounts of the current debt are presented at their nominal value. The book value corresponds to the goods granted as collateral.

 

Additionally, there are indirect guarantees associated with assets registered in properties, plants and equipment whose total debt as of September 30, 2018, amounts to ThUS$ 1,730,181 (ThUS$ 1,087,052 as of December 31, 2017). The book value of the assets with indirect guarantees as of September 30, 2018, amounts to ThUS$ 3,311,090 (ThUS$ 2,222,620 as of December 31, 2017).

 

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(ii)       Commitments and others

 

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

 

    As of   As of
    September 30,   December 31,
    2018   2017
    ThUS$   ThUS$
    Unaudited    
Gross book value of fully depreciated property,   187,556   136,811
plant and equipment still in use        
Commitments for the acquisition of aircraft (*)   14,719,500   15,400,000
(*) Acording to the manufacturer’s price list.        

 

Purchase commitment of aircraft

 

   Year of delivery     
Manufacturer  2018   2019   2020   2021   2022 - 2026   Total 
Airbus S.A.S.   3    11    9    13    32    68 
A320-NEO   2    7    5    6    12    32 
A321-NEO           4    5    10    19 
A350-1000                   8    8 
A350-900   1    4        2    2    9 
The Boeing Company       2    2    2    4    10 
777-F                   2    2 
787-9       2    2    2    2    8 
Total   3    13    11    15    36    78 

 

As of September 30, 2018, as a result of the different aircraft purchase contracts and agreements signed with Airbus SAS, there are remaining to receive 51 Airbus aircraft of the A320 family, with deliveries between 2018 and 2024, and 17 Airbus aircraft of the A350 family with dates delivery between 2018 and 2026. The approximate amount, according to manufacturer’s list prices, is ThUS$ 11,788,300.

 

As of September 30, 2018, as a result of the different aircraft purchase contracts and agreements signed with The Boeing Company, there are remaining 8 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, with delivery dates between 2019 and 2023, and 2 Boeing 777-300 Freighter aircraft, with delivery scheduled for the year 2024. The approximate amount, according to manufacturer’s list prices, is ThUS$ 2,931,200.

 

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

 

       For the periods ended 
       September 30, 
       2018   2017 
       Unaudited 
Average rate of capitalization of            
capitalized interest costs   %    4.64    4.12 
Costs of capitalized interest   ThUS$    13,007    8,210 

 

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(iv) Financial leases

 

The detail of the main financial leases is as follows:

 

            As of   As of
    Aircraft and       September 30,   December 31,
Lessor   engines   Model   2018   2017
            Unaudited    
Amendoeira Leasing Limited   Airbus A319   100   1  
Angelim Leasing Limited   Airbus A319   100   1  
Angelim Leasing Limited   Airbus A320   200   2  
Angelim Leasing Limited   Airbus A321   200   2  
Araucaria Leasing Limited   Airbus A320   200   1  
Azalea Leasing Limited   Airbus A320   200   2  
Bandurria Leasing Limited   Airbus A319   100   3   3
Bandurria Leasing Limited   Airbus A320   200   4   4
Becacina Leasing LLC   Boeing 767   300ER   1   1
Chucao Leasing Limited   Airbus A319   100   2  
Caiquen Leasing LLC   Boeing 767   300F   1   1
Cisne Leasing LLC   Boeing 767   300ER   2   2
Conure Leasing Limited   Airbus A320   200   2   2
Figueira Leasing Limited   Airbus A320   200   1  
Flamenco Leasing LLC   Boeing 767   300ER   1   1
FLYAFI 1 S.R.L.   Boeing 777   300ER   1   1
FLYAFI 2 S.R.L.   Boeing 777   300ER   1   1
FLYAFI 3 S.R.L.   Boeing 777   300ER   1   1
Fragata Leasing LLC   Boeing 787   800   1  
Garza Leasing LLC   Boeing 767   300ER   1   1
Golondrina Leasing LLC   Boeing 767   300ER   4  
Jacarandá Leasing Limited   Airbus A320   200   1  
Jatobá Leasing Limited   Airbus A319   100   1  
Jilguero Leasing LLC   Boeing 767   300ER   3   3
Loica Leasing Limited   Airbus A319   100   2   2
Loica Leasing Limited   Airbus A320   200   2   2
Massaranduba Leasing Limited   Airbus A320   200   2  
Massaranduba Leasing Limited   Airbus A321   200   3  
Mirlo Leasing LLC   Boeing 767   300ER   1   1
Mogno Leasing Limited   Airbus A319   100   1  
NBB Rio de Janeiro Lease CO and Brasilia Lease LLC (BBAM)   Airbus A320   200   1   1
NBB São Paulo Lease CO. Limited (BBAM)   Airbus A321   200   1   1
Osprey Leasing LLC   Airbus A319   100   -   8
Patagon Leasing Limited   Airbus A319   100   3   3
Petrel Leasing LLC   Boeing 767   300ER   -   1
Pau Brasil Leasing Limited   Airbus A319   100   1  
Pochard Leasing LLC   Boeing 767   300ER   2   2
Quetro Leasing LLC   Boeing 767   300ER   1   3
Rolls Royce Leasing Limited   Motor   TRENTXW   B 1  
SG Infraestructure Italia S.R.L.   Boeing 777   300ER   1   1
SL Alcyone LTD (Showa)   Airbus A320   200   1   1
Tagua Leasing LLC   Boeing 767   300ER   9  
Tiuque Leasing Limited   Airbus A319   100   1  
Tiuque Leasing Limited   Airbus A320   200   5  
Torcaza Leasing Limited   Airbus A320   200   8   8
Tricahue Leasing LLC   Boeing 767   300ER   3   3
Wacapou Leasing S.A   Airbus A320   200   1   1
Wells Fargo Trust Company, N.A.   Airbus A319   100   1   1
Ype Leasing Limited   Airbus A319   100   1  
Total           92   60

 

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

 

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

 

The assets acquired under the financial leasing modality are classified under Other property, plant and equipment. As of September 30, 2018, the Company registers under this modality ninety one one aircraft and one spare engine (sixty aircraft as of December 31, 2017).

 

The minimum payments under financial leases are as follows:

 

   As of September 30, 2018  As of December 31, 2017
   Gross     Present  Gross     Present
   Value  Interest  Value  Value  Interest  Value
   ThUS$  ThUS$  ThUS$  ThUS$  ThUS$  ThUS$
   Unaudited         
No later than one year   447,594    (43,664)   403,930    303,863    (32,447)   271,416 
Between one and five years   1,235,635    (50,382)   1,185,253    835,696    (30,050)   805,646 
Over five years   143,082    (2,084)   140,998    36,788    (816)   35,972 
Total   1,826,311    (96,130)   1,730,181    1,176,347    (63,313)   1,113,034 

 

NOTE 18 - CURRENT AND DEFERRED TAXES

 

In the period ended September 30, 2018, the income tax provision was calculated for such period, applying the rate of 27% for the business year 2018, in accordance with the Law No. 20,780 published in the Official Journal of the Republic of Chile on September 29, 2014.

 

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

 

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

 

The Partially Integrated Taxation System is based on the taxation by the perception of profits and the Attributed Income Taxation System is based on the taxation by the accrual of profits.

 

The effect in the income statement for deferred tax corresponds to the variation of the year, of the assets and liabilities for deferred taxes generated by temporary differences and tax losses.

 

There are the permanent differences that give rise to an accounting value of the assets and liabilities other than their tax value, no deferred tax has been recorded since they are caused by transactions that are recorded in the financial statements and that will not affect the expense tax for income tax.

 

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(a)Current taxes

 

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

 

   Current assets   Non-current assets   Total assets 
    As of    As of    As of    As of    As of    As of 
    September 30,    December 31,    September 30,    December 31,    September 30,    December 31, 
    2018    2017    2018    2017    2018    2017 
    ThUS $    ThUS $    ThUS $    ThUS $    ThUS $    ThUS $ 
    Unaudited         Unaudited         Unaudited      
Provisional monthly payments (advances)   51,705    65,257            51,705    65,257 
Other recoverable credits   30,100    12,730    15,732    17,532    45,832    30,262 
Total assets by current tax   81,805    77,987    15,732    17,532    97,537    95,519 

 

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

 

   Current liabilities   Non-current liabilities  Total liabilities 
    As of    As of    As of    As of    As of    As of 
    September 30,    December 31,    September 30,    December 31,    September 30,    December 31, 
    2018    2017    2018    2017    2018    2017 
    ThUS $    ThUS $    ThUS $    ThUS $    ThUS $    ThUS $ 
    Unaudited         Unaudited         Unaudited      
Income tax provision   8,218    3,511            8,218    3,511 
Total liabilities by current tax   8,218    3,511            8,218    3,511 

 

(b)        Deferred taxes

 

The balances of deferred tax are the following:

 

   Assets   Liabilities 
   As of   As of   As of   As of 
Concept  September 30,   December 31,   September 30,   December 31, 
   2018   2017   2018   2017 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited       Unaudited     
Depreciation   214,064    210,855    1,232,648    1,401,277 
Leased assets   (67,845)   (103,201)   483,978    275,142 
Amortization   (1,027)   (484)   55,150    54,335 
Provisions   (42,390)   (9,771)   56,542    690 
Revaluation of financial instruments   (842)   (734)   (13,262)   (4,484)
Tax losses   180,225    290,973    (1,321,453)   (1,188,586)
Intangibles           324,918    406,536 
Others   (4,189)   (23,617)   5,052    4,787 
Total   277,996    364,021    823,573    949,697 

 

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

 

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Movements of Deferred tax assets and liabilities

 

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

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

 

(b) From October 1 to December 31, 2017

   Opening   Recognized in   Recognized in   Exchange   Ending 
   balance   consolidated   comprehensive   rate   balance 
   Assets/(liabilities )   income   income   variation   Asset (liability) 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Depreciation   (1,137,608)   (53,769)       956    (1,190,421)
Leased assets   (297,662)   (81,555)       874    (378,343)
Amortization   (61,396)   6,060        516    (54,820)
Provisions   53,234    (49,390)   (108)   (14,197)   (10,461)
Revaluation of financial instruments   (2,691)   2,348    4,449    (356)   3,750 
Tax losses (*)   1,354,372    128,923        (3,735)   1,479,560 
Intangibles   (424,151)   5,543        12,072    (406,536)
Others   (28,734)   1,279        (950)   (28,405)
Total   (544,636)   (40,561)   4,341    (4,820)   (585,676)

 

(c) From January 1 to September 30 , 2018 (Unaudited)

   Opening   Recognized in   Recognized in   Exchange   Ending 
   balance   consolidated   comprehensive   rate   balance 
   Assets/(liabilities )   income   income   variation   Asset (liability) 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Depreciation   (1,190,421)   168,655        3,183    (1,018,583)
Leased assets   (378,343)   (176,388)       2,908    (551,823)
Amortization   (54,820)   (3,073)       1,716    (56,177)
Provisions   (10,461)   (42,174)   961    (47,258)   (98,932)
Revaluation of financial instruments   3,750    9,704    151    (1,185)   12,420 
Tax losses (*)   1,479,560    34,552        (12,434)   1,501,678 
Intangibles   (406,536)   (51,970)       133,588    (324,918)
Others   (28,405)   22,318        (3,155)   (9,242)
Total   (585,676)   (38,376)   1,112    77,363    (545,577)

 

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Deferred tax assets not recognized:       
         
   As of   As of 
   September 30,   December 31, 
   2018   2017 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Tax losses   152,802    81,155 
Total Deferred tax assets not recognized   152,802    81,155 

 

Deferred tax assets due to negative tax results are recognized to the extent that the corresponding tax benefit is probable in the future. As a result, as of September 30, 2018, the Company no longer recognizes deferred tax assets for ThUS $ 152,802 (ThUS $ 81,155 as of December 31, 2017) with respect to losses of ThUS $ 496,232 (ThUS $ 247,920 at December 31, 2017), additionally, and after the re-evaluation of the financial and fiscal projections, it has written off during the year ThUS $ 46,242 that were no longer considered recoverable.

 

Deferred tax expense and current income taxes:

 

   For the 9 months ended   For the 3 months ended 
   September 30,   September 30, 
   2018   2017   2018   2017 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
       Unaudited     
Current tax expense                    
Current tax expense   57,207    100,842    19,779    29,941 
Adjustment to previous period’s current tax       1,331        1,361 
Total current tax expense, net   57,207    102,173    19,779    31,302 
Deferred tax expense                    
Deferred expense for taxes related to the creation and reversal of temporary differences   (38,376)   5,430    (40,219)   (5,206)
Total deferred tax expense, net   (38,376)   5,430    (40,219)   (5,206)
    18,831    107,603    (20,440)   26,096 

 

Composition of income tax expense (income):

 

   For the 9 months ended   For the 3 months ended 
   September 30,   September 30, 
   2018   2017   2018   2017 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
       Unaudited     
Current tax expense, net, foreign   55,237    77,246    19,308    43,990 
Current tax expense, net, Chile   1,970    24,927    471    (12,688)
Total current tax expense, net   57,207    102,173    19,779    31,302 
                     
Deferred tax expense, net, foreign   38,830    (13,943)   15,582    (12,091)
Deferred tax expense, net, Chile   (77,206)   19,373    (55,801)   6,885 
Deferred tax expense, net, total   (38,376)   5,430    (40,219)   (5,206)
Income tax expense   18,831    107,603    (20,440)   26,096 

 

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Profit before tax by the legal tax rate in Chile (27% and 25.5% at September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively)

 

   For the period ended   For the period ended 
   September 30,   September 30, 
   2018   2017   2018   2017 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   %   % 
   Unaudited   Unaudited 
Tax expense using the legal rate (*)   18,926    60,351    27.00    25.50 
Tax effect by change in tax rate       443        0.19 
Tax effect of rates in other jurisdictions   45    38,530    0.06    16.28 
Tax effect of non-taxable operating revenues   (1,738)   (30,519)   (2.48)   (12.90)
Tax effect of disallowable expenses   63,155    39,996    90.10    16.90 
Tax effect of the use of tax losses not previously recognized   46,242    (20,100)   65.97    (8.49)
Other increases (decreases) in legal tax charge   (107,799)   18,902    (153.79)   7.99 
Total adjustments to tax expense using the legal rate   (95)   47,252    (0.14)   19.97 
Tax expense using the effective rate   18,831    107,603    26.86    45.47 

 

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

 

Thus, at September 30, 2018 the Company presents the reconciliation of income tax expense and legal tax rate considering the rate increase.

 

Other increases (decreases) in legal tax charges (US $ 107.8 million) mainly includes the effect of the decrease in deferred tax liabilities (US $ 142.0 million) that occurs at the anticipated end of the financing of aircraft that were in leasing with related companies outside of Chile; and other adjustments for permanent differences in the other group companies (US $ 34.2 million).

 

Deferred taxes related to items charged to net equity:

 

   For the 9 months ended   For the 3 months ended 
   September 30,   September 30, 
   2018   2017   2018   2017 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited   Unaudited 
Aggregate deferred taxation of components of other comprehensive income   1,112    (6,896)   415    (8,027)

 

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NOTE 19 - OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

 

The composition of other financial liabilities is as follows:

 

   As of   As of 
   September 30,   December 31, 
   2018   2017 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Current        
(a) Interest bearing loans   1,477,048    1,288,749 
(b) Hedge derivatives   4,119    12,200 
Total current   1,481,167    1,300,949 
Non-current          
(a) Interest bearing loans   6,121,892    6,602,891 
(b) Hedge derivatives   571    2,617 
Total non-current   6,122,463    6,605,508 

 

(a)       Interest bearing loans

 

Obligations with credit institutions and debt instruments:

 

   As of   As of 
   September 30,   December 31, 
   2018   2017 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
Current  Unaudited     
Loans to exporters   459,878    314,618 
Bank loans (1)   39,252    59,017 
Guaranteed obligations   331,645    531,173 
Other guaranteed obligations   94,733    2,170 
Subtotal bank loans   925,508    906,978 
Obligation with the public (2)   41,616    14,785 
Financial leases   415,757    276,541 
Other loans   94,167    90,445 
Total current   1,477,048    1,288,749 
Non-current          
Bank loans   259,439    260,433 
Guaranteed obligations (3) (7)   2,304,824    3,505,669 
Other guaranteed obligations   591,290    240,007 
Subtotal bank loans   3,155,553    4,006,109 
Obligation with the public (4) (5) (6)   1,551,924    1,569,281 
Financial leases (7)   1,288,986    832,964 
Other loans   125,429    194,537 
Total non-current   6,121,892    6,602,891 
Total obligations with financial institutions   7,598,940    7,891,640 

  

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

(7) In the period ended September 30, 2018, the Company sold its participation in nineteen special-purpose entities. As a result of this, the classification of the financial liabilities associated with 45 aircraft from bonds guaranteed to finance leases was modified.

 

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

 

Currency balances that make the interest bearing loans:

 

   As of   As of 
   September 30,   December 31, 
   2018   2017 
Currency  ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Brazilian real       130 
Chilean peso (U.F.)   533,527    521,122 
US Dollar   7,065,413    7,370,388 
Total   7,598,940    7,891,640 

 

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Interest-bearing loans due in installments to September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

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

 

            Nominal values   Accounting values          
                                                         
               More than  More than  More than            More than  More than  More than                
            Up to  90 days  one to  three to  More than  Total   Up to  90 days  one to  three to  More than  Total          
      Creditor     90  to one  three  five  five  nominal   90  to one  three  five  five  accounting     Effective  Nominal 
Tax No.  Creditor  country  Currency  days  year  years  years  years  value   days  year  years  years  years  value  Amortization  rate  rate 
            ThUS$  ThUS $  ThUS$  ThUS$  ThUS$  ThUS$   ThUS $  ThUS$  ThUS $  ThUS$  ThUS$  ThUS$     %  % 
Loans to exporters                                                     
97.032.000-8  BBVA  Chile  US$  75,000  38,000        113,000   75,607  38,114        113,721  At Expiration  3.36  3.36 
97.032.000-8  BBVA  Chile  UF  53,027          53,027   53,364          53,364  At Expiration  2.66  1.86 
97.036.000-K  SANTANDER  Chile  US$  90,000          90,000   90,264          90,264  At Expiration  3.22  3.22 
97.030.000-7  ESTADO  Chile  US$  40,000          40,000   40,223          40,223  At Expiration  3.09  3.09 
97.003.000-K  BANCO DO BRASIL  Chile  US$  150,000          150,000   150,298          150,298  At Expiration  3.22  3.22 
97.951.000-4  HS BC  Chile  US$  12,000          12,000   12,008          12,008  At Expiration  2.43  2.43 
Bank loans                                                     
97.023.000-9  CORPBANCA  Chile  UF  5,703  17,108  22,810      45,621   5,725  17,107  22,628      45,460  Quarterly  3.35  3.35 
0-E  BLADEX  U.S.A  US$  7,500  7,500  7,500      22,500   8,008  7,500  7,313      22,821  Semiannual  6.33  6.33 
97.036.000-K  SANTANDER  Chile  US$      160,234      160,234   230    160,234      160,464  Quarterly  5.17  5.17 
76.362.099-9  BTG PACTUAL CHILE  Chile  UF      68,769      68,769   117    67,832      67,949  At Expiration  3.10  3.10 
Obligations with the public                                                     
0-E  BANK OF NEW YORK  U.S.A  US$      500,000    700,000  1,200,000   35,009    494,196    697,581  1,226,786  At Expiration  7.44  7.03 
97.030.000-7  ESTADO  Chile  UF        180,208  180,208  360,416     6,607    180,003  180,144  366,754  At Expiration  5.50  5.50 
Guaranteed obligations                                                     
0-E  CREDIT AGRICOLE  France  US$  2,175  5,020  13,354  5,472    26,021   2,326  5,020  12,903  5,377    25,626  Quarterly  4.24  3.79 
0-E  BNP PARIBAS  U.S.A  US$  16,608  39,976  116,820  119,147  244,204  536,755   21,405  40,384  113,458  117,272  242,092  534,611  Quarterly  4.28  4.27 
0-E  WILMINGTON TRUST  U.S.A  US$  20,622  64,516  178,213  215,792  494,237  973,380   26,324  64,516  172,853  213,366  491,642  968,701  Quarterly  4.47  4.47 
0-E  CITIBANK  U.S.A  US$  10,694  32,558  90,335  76,896  69,575  280,058   11,872  32,558  85,327  74,650  67,951  272,358  Quarterly  3.72  2.84 
0-E  US BANK  U.S.A  US$  15,418  46,783  128,728  134,721  101,453  427,103   17,416  46,783  113,518  128,439  98,948  405,104  Quarterly  4.00  2.82 
0-E  NATIXIS  France  US$  10,120  31,035  87,745  79,484  126,260  334,644   11,075  31,035  85,886  78,542  124,883  331,421  Quarterly  4.28  4.28 
0-E  PK AIRFINANCE  U.S.A  US$  2,280  7,083  23,631  6,901    39,895   2,342  7,083  23,631  6,901    39,957  Monthly  3.87  3.87 
0-E  INVESTEC  England  US$  3,323  6,391  21,222  23,841  2,560  57,337   4,282  6,503  20,667  23,696  2,555  57,703  Semiannual  6.91  6.91 
  SWAP Received aircraft    US$  223  498  267      988   223  498  267      988  Quarterly     
Other guaranteed obligations                                                  
0-E  CREDIT AGRICOLE  France  US$      253,692      253,692   2,772    252,072      254,844  At Expiration  4.03  4.03 
0-E  DVB BANK SE  Germany  US$  22,805  68,787  186,274  132,576  24,527  434,969   23,174  68,787  183,411  131,570  24,237  431,179  Quarterly  3.99  3.99 
Financial leases                                                     
0-E  ING  U.S.A  US$  3,638  11,200  15,631      30,469   3,899  11,200  15,444      30,543  Quarterly  5.70  5.01 
0-E  CREDIT AGRICOLE  France  US$  5,848  17,901  24,736      48,485   6,047  17,901  24,736      48,684  Quarterly  3.14  2.70 
0-E  CITIBANK  U.S.A  US$  13,078  39,997  83,035  47,353  1,772  185,235   13,894  39,997  81,098  47,090  1,769  183,848  Quarterly  4.16  3.57 
0-E  PEFCO  U.S.A  US$  9,202  14,797  7,610      31,609   9,423  14,796  7,491      31,710  Quarterly  5.58  4.96 
0-E  BNP PARIBAS  U.S.A  US$  7,043  21,614  29,504      58,161   7,412  21,614  29,184      58,210  Quarterly  3.80  3.44 
0-E  WELLS FARGO  U.S.A  US$  33,072  100,310  267,462  234,896  127,045  762,785   36,348  100,310  249,046  228,362  125,103  739,169  Quarterly  2.79  2.12 
97.036.000-K  SANTANDER  Chile  US$  5,542  16,812  46,139  32,072    100,565   5,960  16,812  45,007  31,925    99,704  Quarterly  3.42  2.88 
0-E  RRPF ENGINE  England  US$  546  2,505  7,069  7,673  6,040  23,833   546  2,505  7,069  7,673  6,040  23,833  Monthly  4.01  4.01 
0-E  AP PLE BANK  U.S.A  US$  1,430  4,364  12,065  12,723  2,392  32,974   1,647  4,364  11,619  12,609  2,387  32,626  Quarterly  3.74  3.14 
0-E  BTMU  U.S.A  US$  2,907  8,861  24,474  25,770  4,084  66,096   3,174  8,861  23,582  25,547  4,076  65,240  Quarterly  3.74  3.14 
0-E  NATIXIS  France  US$  10,769  12,185  9,875  1,102    33,931   10,910  12,185  9,875  1,102    34,072  Quarterly  3.86  3.71 
0-E  KFW IPEX-BANK  Germany  US$  1,684  5,142  7,073      13,899   1,708  5,142  7,073      13,923  Quarterly  3.96  3.96 
0-E  AIRBUS FINANCIAL  U.S.A  US$  1,900  5,791  9,625      17,316   1,937  5,791  9,625      17,353  Monthly  4.00  4.00 
Other loans                                                     
0-E  CITIBANK (*)  U.S.A  US$  23,924  69,854  126,356      220,134   24,313  69,854  125,429      219,596  Quarterly  6.00  6.00 
   Total        658,081  696,588  2,530,248  1,336,627  2,084,357  7,305,901   721,282  703,827  2,462,474  1,314,124  2,069,408  7,271,115          

 

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

 

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Interest-bearing loans due in installments to September 30, 2018 (Unaudited) 

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

 

              Nominal values   Accounting values             
                                                                        
                  More than   More than   More than               More than   More than   More than                     
              Up to   90 days   one to   three to   More than   Total   Up to   90 days   one to   three to   More than   Total             
      Creditor       90   to one   three   five   five   nominal   90   to one   three   five   five   accounting       Effective   Nominal 
Tax No.  Creditor  country   Currency   days   year   years   years   years   value   days   year   years   years   years   value   Amortization   rate   rate 
              ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS $   ThUS$   ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS $   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$       %   % 
                                                                        
Bank loans                                                                    
0-E  NEDERLANDSCHE                                                                    
   CREDIETVERZEKERING MAATSCHAPPIJ  Holland   US $   136   419   589   843      1,987   146   419   589   843      1,997   Monthly   6.01   6.01 
                                                                        
Financial leases                                                                    
0-E  NATIXIS  France   US $   1,604   7,831   10,045   77,913      97,393   1,920   7,831   10,045   77,913      97,709   Quarterly/Semiannual   6.42   6.42 
0-E  WACAP OULEASING S.A.  Luxembourg   US $   719   2,198   3,042   3,987      9,946   749   2,198   3,042   3,987      9,976   Quarterly   4.40   4.40 
0-E  SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE MILAN BRANCH  Italy   US $   9,261   28,557   73,846   105,821      217,485   10,119   28,557   73,646   105,821      218,143   Quarterly   5.58   5.51 
                                                                        
   Total          11,720   39,005   87,522   188,564      326,811   12,934   39,005   87,322   188,564      327,825             
                                                                        
   Total consolidado          669,801   735,593   2,617,770   1,525,191   2,084,357   7,632,712   734,216   742,832   2,549,796   1,502,688   2,069,408   7,598,940             

 

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Interest-bearing loans due in installments to December 31, 2017

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

 

            Nominal values    Accounting values          
                                                          
               More than  More than  More than             More than  More than  More than                
            Up to  90 days  one to  three to  More than  Total    Up to  90 days  one to  three to  More than  Total          
      Creditor     90  to one  three  five  five  nominal    90  to one  three  five  five  accounting     Effective  Nominal 
Tax No.  Creditor  country  Currency  days  year  years  years  years  value    days  year  years  years  years  value  Amortization  rate  rate 
            ThUS$  ThUS$  ThUS$  ThUS$  ThUS$  ThUS $    ThUS$  ThUS$  ThUS$  ThUS $  ThUS$  ThUS$     %  % 
Loans to exporters                                          
97.032.000-8  BBVA  Chile  US$  75,000          75,000    75,781          75,781  At Expiration  2.30  2.30 
97.032.000-8  BBVA  Chile  UF    55,801        55,801      55,934        55,934  At Expiration  3.57  2.77 
97.036.000-K  SANTANDER  Chile  US$  30,000          30,000    30,129          30,129  At Expiration  2.49  2.49 
97.030.000-7  ESTADO  Chile  US$  40,000          40,000    40,071          40,071  At Expiration  2.57  2.57 
97.003.000-K  BANCO DO BRASIL  Chile  US$  100,000          100,000    100,696          100,696  At Expiration  2.40  2.40 
97.951.000-4  HS BC  Chile  US$  12,000          12,000    12,007          12,007  At Expiration  2.03  2.03 
Bank loans                                                         
97.023.000-9  CORPBANCA  Chile  UF  21,298  21,360  42,006      84,664    21,542  21,360  41,548      84,450  Quarterly  3.68  3.68 
0-E  BLADEX  U.S.A.  US$    15,000  15,000      30,000      15,133  14,750      29,883  Semiannual  5.51  5.51 
97.036.000-K  SANTANDER  Chile  US$      202,284      202,284    439    202,284      202,723  Quarterly  4.41  4.41 
Obligations with the public                                          
0-E  BANK OF NEW YORK  U.S.A.  US$      500,000    700,000  1,200,000      13,047  492,745    697,536  1,203,328  At Expiration  7.44  7.03 
97.030.000-7  ESTADO  Chile  UF        189,637  189,637  379,274      1,738     189,500  189,500  380,738  At Expiration  5.50  5.50 
                                                          
Guaranteed obligations                                          
0-E  CREDIT AGRICOLE  France  US$  7,767  23,840  54,074  12,410    98,091    8,101  23,840  52,924  12,026    96,891  Quarterly  2.66  2.22 
0-E  BNP PARIBAS  U.S.A.  US$  10,929  44,145  114,800  119,948  285,399  575,221    13,328  44,781  111,319  117,987  282,714  570,129  Quarterly  3.41  3.40 
0-E  WELLS FARGO  U.S.A.  US$  27,223  82,402  225,221  233,425  240,716  808,987    30,143  82,402  203,371  224,295  236,179  776,390  Quarterly  2.46  1.75 
0-E  WILMINGTON TRUS T  U.S.A.  US$  20,427  61,669  175,334  183,332  594,091  1,034,853    26,614  61,669  169,506  180,520  590,723  1,029,032  Quarterly  4.48  4.48 
0-E  CITIBANK  U.S.A.  US$  11,994  36,501  101,230  104,308  97,184  351,217    13,231  36,501  95,208  101,558  94,807  341,305  Quarterly  3.31  2.47 
0-E  BTMU  U.S.A.  US$  2,856  8,689  24,007  25,278  13,904  74,734    3,082  8,689  22,955  24,941  13,849  73,516  Quarterly  2.87  2.27 
0-E  AP PLE BANK  U.S.A.  US$  1,401  4,278  11,828  12,474  7,242  37,223    1,583  4,278  11,303  12,303  7,212  36,679  Quarterly  2.78  2.18 
0-E  US BANK  U.S.A.  US$  15,157  45,992  126,550  132,441  152,693  472,833    17,364  45,992  109,705  125,006  148,318  446,385  Quarterly  4.00  2.82 
0-E  DEUTS CHE BANK  U.S.A.  US$  2,965  9,127  25,826  28,202  30,786  96,906    3,534  9,127  25,130  27,739  30,323  95,853  Quarterly  4.39  4.39 
0-E  NATIXIS  France  US$  14,645  44,627  107,068  91,823  154,848  413,011    15,642  44,627  105,056  90,823  153,124  409,272  Quarterly  3.42  3.40 
0-E  PK AIRFINANCE  U.S.A.  US$  2,163  6,722  19,744  17,871    46,500    2,225  6,722  19,744  17,871    46,562  Monthly  3.18  3.18 
0-E  KFW IP EX-BANK  Germany  US$  2,397  6,678  16,173  1,640    26,888    2,428  6,677  16,174  1,640    26,919  Quarterly  3.31  3.31 
0-E  AIRBUS FINANCIAL  U.S.A.  US$  1,855  5,654  15,416      22,925    1,900  5,654  15,416      22,970  Monthly  3.19  3.19 
0-E  INVESTEC  England  US$  1,374  7,990  20,440  22,977  10,597  63,378    1,808  8,181  19,801  22,769  10,565  63,124  Semiannual  6.04  6.04 
-  SWAP Received aircraft    US$  301  749  765      1,815    301  749  765      1,815  Quarterly      
Other guaranteed obligations                                          
0-E  CREDIT AGRICOLE  France  US$      241,287      241,287    2,170    240,007      242,177  At Expiration  3.38  3.38 
Financial leases                                          
0-E  ING  U.S.A.  US$  5,347  10,779  26,831      42,957    5,717  10,779  26,500      42,996  Quarterly  5.67  5.00 
0-E  CITIBANK  U.S.A.  US$  11,206  34,267  86,085  49,853  2,863  184,274    12,013  34,267  84,104  49,516  2,859  182,759  Quarterly  3.78  3.17 
0-E  PEFCO  U.S.A.  US$  12,526  32,850  22,407      67,783    12,956  32,850  22,088      67,894  Quarterly  5.46  4.85 
0-E  BNP PARIBAS  U.S.A.  US$  13,146  33,840  48,823  2,296    98,105    13,548  33,840  48,253  2,293    97,934  Quarterly  3.66  3.25 
0-E  WELLS FARGO  U.S.A.  US$  10,630  33,866  91,162  64,471  20,984  221,113    11,460  33,866  88,674  63,860  20,903  218,763  Quarterly  3.17  2.67 
97.036.000-K  SANTANDER  Chile  US$  5,459  16,542  45,416  46,472  3,134  117,023    5,813  16,542  44,010  46,153  3,128  115,646  Quarterly  2.51  1.96 
0-E  RRPF ENGINE  England  US$  265  2,430  6,856  7,441  8,991  25,983    265  2,430  6,856  7,441  8,991  25,983  Monthly  4.01  4.01 
                                                          
Other loans                                          
0-E  CITIBANK (*)  U.S.A.  US$  21,822  67,859  196,210      285,891    22,586  67,859  194,537      284,982  Quarterly  6.00  6.00 
   Total        482,153  713,657  2,562,843  1,346,299  2,513,069  7,618,021    508,477  729,534  2,484,733  1,318,241  2,490,731  7,531,716          

 

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

 

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Interest-bearing loans due in installments to December 31, 2017

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

 

              Nominal values   Accounting values             
                                                                        
                  More than   More than   More than               More than   More than   More than                     
              Up to   90 days   one to   three to   More than   Total   Up to   90 days   one to   three to   More than   Total             
      Creditor       90   to one   three   five   five   nominal   90   to one   three   five   five   accounting       Effective   Nominal 
Tax No.  Creditor  country   Currency   days   year   years   years   years   value   days   year   years   years   years   value   Amortization   rate   rate 
              ThUS$   ThUS $   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS $   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS $   ThUS$   ThUS $   ThUS$       %   % 
                                                                        
Bank loans                                                                    
0-E  NEDERLANDSCHE                                                                    
   CREDIETVERZEKERING MAATSCHAPPIJ  Holland   US$   130   401   1,161   690      2,382   142   401   1,161   690      2,394   Monthly   6.01   6.01 
                                                                        
Financial leases                                                                    
0-E  NATIXIS  France   US$   2,853   6,099   19,682   70,402      99,036   3,592   6,099   19,682   70,402      99,775   Quarterly/Semiannual   5.59   5.59 
0-E  WACAPOU LEASING S.A.  Luxemburg   US$   696   2,125   6,020   3,206      12,047   732   2,125   6,020   3,207      12,084   Quarterly   3.69   3.69 
0-E  SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE MILAN BRANCH  Italy   US$   8,964   27,525   208,024         244,513   9,992   27,525   208,024         245,541   Quarterly   4.87   4.81 
0-E  BANCO IBM S.A  Brazil   BRL   21               21   21               21   Monthly   6.89   6.89 
0-E  SOCIETE GENERALE  France   BRL   101   8            109   101   8            109   Monthly   6.89   6.89 
                                                                        
   Total          12,765   36,158   234,887   74,298      358,108   14,580   36,158   234,887   74,299      359,924             
                                                                        
   Total consolidated          494,918   749,815   2,797,730   1,420,597   2,513,069   7,976,129   523,057   765,692   2,719,620   1,392,540   2,490,731   7,891,640             

 

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(b)Hedge derivatives

 

   Current liabilities   Non-current liabilities   Derivatives
Total hedge
 
   As of
September 30, 
2018
   As of
December 31, 
2017
   As of
September 30, 
2018
   As of
December 31, 
2017
   As of
September 30, 
2018
   As of
December 31, 
2017
 
   ThUS$
Unaudited
   ThUS$   ThUS$
Unaudited
   ThUS$   ThUS$
Unaudited
   ThUS$ 
Accrued interest from the last date                              
 of interest rate swap   2,293    1,189            2,293    1,189 
Fair value of interest rate derivatives   1,826    8,919    571    2,617    2,397    11,536 
Fair value of foreign currency derivatives       2,092                2,092 
                               
Total hedge derivatives   4,119    12,200    571    2,617    4,690    14,817 

  

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

 

Hedging operation

 

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

 

   As of
September 30, 
2018
   As of
December 31,
2017
 
   ThUS$
Unaudited
   ThUS$ 
Cross currency swaps (CCS) (1)   44,348    38,875 
Interest rate swaps (2)   (2,779)   (6,542)
Fuel options (3)   25,724    10,711 
Currency options R$/US$ (4)   5,648    4,370 
Currency options CLP/US$ (4)   581    636 

 

(1)Covers the significant variations in cash flows associated with market risk implicit in the changes in the 3-month LIBOR interest rate and the exchange rate US$/UF of bank loans. These contracts are recorded as cash flow hedges and fair value.

 

(2)Covers the significant variations in cash flows associated with market risk implicit in the increases in the 3 months LIBOR interest rates for long-term loans incurred in the acquisition of aircraft and bank loans. These contracts are recorded as cash flow hedges.

 

(3)Covers significant variations in cash flows associated with market risk implicit in the changes in the price of future fuel purchases. These contracts are recorded as cash flow hedges.

 

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

 

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During the periods presented, the Company only has cash flow and fair value hedges (in the case of CCS). In the case of fuel hedges, the cash flows subject to such hedges will occur and will impact results in the next 9 months from the date of the consolidated statement of financial position, while in the case of hedges of interest rates, these they will occur and will impact results throughout the life of the associated loans, up to their maturity. In the case of currency hedges through a CCS, there is a group of hedging relationships, in which two types of hedge accounting are generated, one of cash flow for the US $ / UF component; and another of fair value, for the floating rate component US $. The other group of hedging relationships only generates cash flow hedge accounting for the US $ / UF component.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

   For the 9 months ended
September 30,
   For the 3 months ended
September 30,
 
   2018   2017   2018   2017 
    ThUS$    ThUS$
    ThUS$    ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Debit (credit) recognized in comprehensive income during the period   39,515    18,126    7,006    25,455 
Debit (credit) transferred from net equity to income during the period   26,302    (24,206)   7,470    2,525 

 

NOTE 20 - TRADE AND OTHER ACCOUNTS PAYABLES

 

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

         
  As of
September 30,
2018
   As of
December 31,
2017
 
   ThUS$
Unaudited
   ThUS$ 
Current        
(a) Trade and other accounts payables   1,306,191    1,349,201 
(b) Accrued liabilities at the reporting date   346,282    346,001 
Total trade and other accounts payables   1,652,473    1,695,202

 

 

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(a)        Trade and other accounts payable:

 

   As of
September 30,
2018
   As of
December 31,
2017
 
   ThUS$
Unaudited
   ThUS$ 
Trade creditors   1,089,204    1,096,540 
Leasing obligation   4,064    4,448 
Other accounts payable   212,923    248,213 
Total   1,306,191    1,349,201 

 

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

 

   As of
September 30,
2018
   As of
December 31,
2017
 
   ThUS$
Unaudited
   ThUS$ 
Aircraft Fuel   244,709    219,601 
Boarding Fee   240,557    249,898 
Suppliers technical purchases   155,575    114,690 
Airport charges and overflight   106,155    106,534 
Handling and ground handling   86,648    103,784 
Other personnel expenses   83,621    89,621 
Professional services and advisory   80,148    81,679 
Marketing   50,133    75,220 
Services on board   49,094    68,605 
Leases, maintenance and IT services   46,367    69,873 
Air companies   41,188    31,381 
Land services   27,411    31,151 
Crew   23,917    24,163 
Communications   19,444    5,732 
Aviation insurance   14,221    5,108 
Maintenance   4,228    26,244 
Achievement of goals   4,064    4,285 
Aircraft and engines leasing   2,328    5,273 
Others   26,383    36,359 
Total trade and other accounts payables   1,306,191    1,349,201 

 

(b) Liabilities accrued:

 

   As of
September 30,
2018
   As of
December 31,
2017
 
   ThUS$
Unaudited
   ThUS$ 
Accrued personnel expenses   148,918    125,246 
Aircraft and engine maintenance   124,755    92,711 
Accounts payable to personnel (*)   43,938    99,862 
Others accrued liabilities   28,671    28,182 
Total accrued liabilities   346,282    346,001 

 

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

 

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NOTE 21 - OTHER PROVISIONS

 

Other provisions:

 

    Current liabilities    Non-current liabilities    Total Liabilities 
    As of
September 30,
2018
    As of
December 31,
2017
    As of
September 30,
2018
    As of
December 31,
2017
    As of
September 30,
2018
    As of
December 31,
2017
 
    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$ 
    Unaudited         Unaudited         Unaudited      
Provision for contingencies (1)                              
Tax contingencies   2,295    1,913    218,539    258,305    220,834    260,218 
Civil contingencies   1,048    497    59,871    62,858    60,919    63,355 
Labor contingencies   534    373    22,718    28,360    23,252    28,733 
Other           13,488    15,187    13,488    15,187 
Provision for European Commision investigation (2)           9,549    9,883    9,549    9,883 
Total other provisions (3)   3,877    2,783    324,165    374,593    328,042    377,376 

 

(1)Provisions for contingencies:

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

(3)Total other provision at September 30, 2018, and 2017, include the fair value correspond to those contingencies from the business combination with TAM S.A and subsidiaries, with a probability of loss under 50%, which are not provided for the normal application of IFRS enforcement and that only must be recognized in the context of a business combination in accordance with IFRS 3.

 

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Movement of provisions:

 

   Legal
claims (1)
   European
Commission
Investigation (2)
   Total 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
             
Opening balance as of January 1, 2017   416,473    8,664    425,137 
Increase in provisions   68,440        68,440 
Provision used   (10,516)       (10,516)
Difference by subsidiaries conversion   11,341        11,341 
Reversal of provision   (42,913)       (42,913)
Exchange difference   142    1,039    1,181 
Closing balance as of September 30, 2017 (Unaudited)   442,967    9,703    452,670 
                
Opening balance as of October 1, 2017   442,967    9,703    452,670 
Increase in provisions   38,503        38,503 
Provision used   (4,344)       (4,344)
Difference by subsidiaries conversion   (17,171)       (17,171)
Reversal of provision   (92,196)       (92,196)
Exchange difference   (266)   180    (86)
Closing balance as of December 31, 2017   367,493    9,883    377,376 
                
Opening balance as of January 1, 2018   367,493    9,883    377,376 
Increase in provisions   80,650        80,650 
Provision used   (42,872)       (42,872)
Difference by subsidiaries conversion   (60,042)       (60,042)
Reversal of provision   (25,733)       (25,733)
Exchange difference   (1,003)   (334)   (1,337)
Closing balance as of september 30, 2018 (Unaudited)   318,493    9,549    328,042 

 

(1)   Cumulative balances include judicial deposit delivered as security, with respect to the "Aerovía Fundo" (FA), for US $ 85 million, made in order to suspend the application of the tax credit. The Company is discussing in the Court the constitutionality of the requirement made by FA in a lawsuit. Initially it was covered by the effects of a precautionary measure, this means that the Company would not be obliged to collect the tax, as long as there is no judicial decision in this regard. However, the decision taken by the judge in the first instance was published unfavorably, revoking the injunction. As the lawsuit is still underway (TAM appealed this first decision), the Company needed to make the judicial deposit, for the suspension of the enforceability of the tax credit; deposit that was classified in this item, discounting the existing provision for this purpose. Finally, if the final decision is favorable to the Company, the deposit made will return to TAM. On the other hand, if the court confirms the first decision, said deposit will become a final payment in favor of the Government of Brazil. The procedural stage as of September 30, 2018 is described in Note 31 in the Role of the case 2001.51.01.012530-0.

 

2)    European Commission Provision:

 

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

 

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With respect to Europe, the General Directorate of Competition imposed fines totaling € 799,445,000 (seven hundred and ninety-nine million four hundred and forty-five thousand Euros) for infractions of European Union regulations on free competition against eleven (11 ) airlines, among which are LATAM Airlines Group SA and its subsidiary Lan Cargo S.A .. For its part, LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Lan Cargo S.A., jointly and severally, have been fined for the amount of € 8,220,000 (eight million two hundred and twenty thousand Euros), for these infractions, an amount that was provisioned in the financial statements of LATAM. On January 24, 2011, LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Lan Cargo S.A. They appealed the decision before the Court of Justice of the European Union. On December 16, 2015, the European Court resolved the appeal and annulled the Commission's Decision. The European Commission did not appeal the judgment, but on March 17, 2017, the European Commission again adopted its original decision to impose on the eleven lines original areas, the same fine previously imposed, amounting to a total of 776,465,000 Euros In the case of LAN Cargo and its parent, LATAM Airlines Group S.A. imposed the same fine of 8.2 million Euros. The procedural stage as of September 30, 2018 is described in Note 31 in section (ii) judgments received by LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries.

  

NOTE 22 - OTHER NON-FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

 

    Current liabilities    Non-current liabilities    Total Liabilities 
    As of
September 30,
2018
    As of
December 31,
2017
    As of
September 30,
2018
    As of
December 31,
2017
    As of
September 30,
2018
    As of
December 31,
2017
 
    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$ 
    Unaudited         Unaudited         Unaudited      
Deferred revenues (*)   2,423,471    2,690,961    103,333    158,305    2,526,804    2,849,266 
Sales tax   18,408    22,902            18,408    22,902 
Retentions   23,158    38,197            23,158    38,197 
Others taxes   3,117    8,695            3,117    8,695 
Dividends payable   9,982    46,591            9,982    46,591 
Other sundry liabilities   17,375    16,617            17,375    16,617 
Total other non-financial liabilities   2,495,511    2,823,963    103,333    158,305    2,598,844    2,982,268 

  

(*)   Note 2.20.

 

The balance comprises, mainly, deferred income by services not yet rendered at September 30, 2018 and 2017; and programs such as: LATAM Pass, LATAM Fidelidade y Multiplus:

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Movement of Other non-financial liabilities:

 

   Deferred income
Air transport
and other
 
   ThUS$ 
Opening balance as of january 1, 2018   2,849,266 
Recognition of deferred income   5,862,490 
Use deferred income   (6,312,982)
Expiration of tickets   (213,041)
Deferred revenue loyalty (accreditation and exchange)   349,835 
Others provisions   (9,691)
Adjustment application IAS 29, Argentina hyperinflation   927 
Closing balance as of September 30 ,2018 (Unaudited)   2,526,804 

 

NOTE 23 - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

 

   As of
September 30,
2018
   As of
December 31,
2017
 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Retirements payments   55,615    55,119 
Resignation payments   9,247    10,124 
Other obligations   26,475    35,844 
Total liability for employee benefits   91,337    101,087 

 

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

 

    Opening
balance
   Increase (decrease)
current service
provision
   Benefits
paid
   Actuarial
(gains)
losses
   Currency
translation
   Closing
balance
 
    ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
From January 1 to September 30, 2017 (Unaudited)    82,322    14,296    (4,331)   1,507        93,794 
From October 1 to December 31, 2017    93,794    7,339    (1,068)   (4,270)   5,292    101,087 
From January 1 to September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)    101,087    (12,756)   (4,796)   3,611    4,191    91,337 

 

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

 

   As of September 30, 
Assumptions  2018   2017 
   Unaudited 
Discount rate   4.50%   4.33%
Expected rate of salary increase   4.50%   4.50%
Rate of turnover   6.60%   6.98%
Mortality rate   RV-2014    RV-2014 
Inflation rate   2.88%   2.37%
Retirement age of women   60    60 
Retirement age of men   65    65 

 

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

 

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

 

The sensitivity analysis for these variables is presented below:

 

    Effect on the liability 
    As of
September 30,
2018
    As of
December 31,
2017
 
    ThUS$    ThUS$ 
    Unaudited      
Discount rate          
Change in the accrued liability an closing for increase in 100 p.b.   (6,647)   (5,795)
Change in the accrued liability an closing for decrease of 100 p.b.   4,946    6,617 
           
Rate of wage growth          
Change in the accrued liability an closing for increase in 100 p.b.   4,757    6,412 
Change in the accrued liability an closing for decrease of 100 p.b.   (6,658)   (5,751)

 

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(b)       The liability for short-term:

 

   As of
September 30,
2018
   As of
December 31,
2017
 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Profit-sharing and bonuses (*)   43,938    99,862 

 

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

 

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

 

(c)       Employment expenses are detailed below:

 

   For the 9 months ended   For the 3 months ended 
   September 30,   September 30, 
   2018   2017   2018   2017 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Salaries and wages   1,113,235    1,208,408    325,251    398,958 
Short-term employee benefits   84,999    95,752    47,169    64,047 
Termination benefits   42,671    64,029    16,403    20,535 
Other personnel expenses   112,727    135,662    14,522    42,451 
Total   1,353,632    1,503,851    403,345    525,991 

 

NOTE 24 - ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, NON-CURRENT

 

   As of
September 30,
2018
   As of
December 31,
2017
 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Aircraft and engine maintenance   481,687    483,795 
Provision for vacations and bonuses   15,450    14,725 
Other sundry liabilities   348    312 
Total accounts payable, non-current   497,485    498,832 

 

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NOTE 25 - EQUITY

  

(a)Capital

 

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

  

The paid capital of the Company at September 30, 2018 amounts to ThUS$ 3,146,265 divided into 606,407,693 common stock of a same series (ThUS$ 3,146,265 (*) divided into 606,407,693 shares as of December 31, 2017), a single series nominative, ordinary character with no par value. There are no special series of shares and no privileges. The form of its stock certificates and their issuance, exchange, disablement, loss, replacement and other similar circumstances, as well as the transfer of the shares, is governed by the provisions of Corporations Law and its regulations.

 

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

 

(a)Subscribed and paid shares

  

On August 18, 2016, the Company held an extraordinary shareholders' meeting at which it was approved to increase the capital by issuing 61,316,424 payment shares, all ordinary, without par value. As of December 31, 2016, 60,849,592 shares had been placed against said increase, according to the following breakdown: (a) 30,499,685 shares subscribed and paid at the end of the pre-emptive option period, which expired on December 23, 2016; December 2016, collecting the equivalent of US $ 304,996,850; and (b) 30,349,907 additional shares subscribed on December 28, 2016, collecting the equivalent of US $ 303,499,070. Due to this last described placement, as of September 30, 2018, the number of subscribed and paid shares of the Company reached 606,407,693.

  

Consequently, as of September 30, 2018, the statutory capital of the Company is represented by 606,874,525 shares, all of the same and unique series, registered, ordinary, without par value, which is divided into: (a) 606,407,693 subscribed and paid shares mentioned above; and (b) 466,832 shares pending subscription and payment, which correspond to the balance of shares pending placement of the last capital increase, described in the previous paragraph.

  

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

 

Movement of authorized shares       Expired Shares     
    Opening   for compensation   Closing 
Nro. of shares   balance   plans   balance 
              
From January 1 to September 30, 2017 (Unaudited)    608,374,525        608,374,525 
From October 1 to December 31, 2017    608,374,525        608,374,525 
From January 1 to September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)    608,374,525    (1,500,000)(*)   606,874,525 

  

(*) On June 11, 2018, the term of subscription and payment of 1,500,000 shares to create and implement compensation plans for Company employees expired.

 

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Movement fully paid shares                
                 
       Movement         
       value   Cost of issuance     
       of shares   and placement   Paid- in 
    No of    (1)    of shares (2)    Capital 
    shares    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$ 
Paid shares as of January 1, 2017   606,407,693    3,160,718    (11,154)   3,149,564 
Capital reserve           (3,299)   (3,299)
Paid shares as of December 31, 2017   606,407,693    3,160,718    (14,453)   3,146,265 
Paid shares as of January 1, 2018   606,407,693    3,160,718    (14,453)   3,146,265 
Capital reserve                
Paid shares as of September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)   606,407,693(3)   3,160,718    (14,453)   3,146,265 

 

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

 

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

 

(3)       At September 30, 2018, the difference between authorized shares and fully paid shares are 466,832 shares, of which correspond to the shares issued and unsubscribed from the capital increase approved at the Extraordinary Shareholders Meeting held on August 18, 2016.

 

(c)       Treasury stock

 

At September 30, 2018, the Company held no treasury stock, the remaining of ThUS$ (178) corresponds to the difference between the amount paid for the shares and their book value, at the time of the full right decrease of the shares which held in its portfolio.

 

(d)       Reserve of share- based payments

 

Movement of Reserves of share- based payments:

 

        Stock         
    Opening   option   Net movement   Closing 
Periods   balance   plan   of the period   balance 
    ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
From January 1 to September 30, 2017 (Unaudited)    38,538    803    803    39,341 
From October 1 to December 31, 2017    39,341    140    140    39,481 
From January 1 to September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)    39,481    (1,576)   (1,576)   37,905 

 

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

 

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(e)       Other sundry reserves

  

Movement of Other sundry reserves:

 

    Opening   Legal   Closing 
Periods   balance   reserves   balance 
    ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
From January 1 to September 30, 2017 (Unaudited)    2,640,281    (301)   2,639,980 
From October 1 to December 31, 2017    2,639,980    (200)   2,639,780 
From January 1 to September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)    2,639,780    (1,072)   2,638,708 

 

Balance of Other sundry reserves comprises the following:

 

   As of   As of 
   September 30,   December 31, 
   2018   2017 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Higher value for TAM S.A. share exchange (1)   2,665,692    2,665,692 
Reserve for the adjustment to the value of fixed assets (2)   2,620    2,620 
Transactions with non-controlling interest (3)   (25,911)   (25,911)
Others   (3,693)   (2,621)
Total   2,638,708    2,639,780 

  

(1)Corresponds to the difference between the value of the shares of TAM S.A., acquired by Sister Holdco S.A. (under the Subscriptions) and by Holdco II S.A. (by virtue of the Exchange Offer), which is recorded in the declaration of completion of the merger by absorption, and the fair value of the shares exchanged by LATAM Airlines Group S.A. as of June 22, 2012.

  

(2)Corresponds to the technical revaluation of the fixed assets authorized by the Commission for the Financial Market in the year 1979, in Circular No. 1529. The revaluation was optional and could be made only once; the originated reserve is not distributable and can only be capitalized.

 

(3)The balance as of September 30, 2018, corresponds to the loss generated by: Lan Pax Group S.A. e Inversiones Lan S.A. in the acquisition of shares of Aerovías de Integración Regional Aires S.A. for ThUS $ (3,480) and ThUS $ (20), respectively; the acquisition of TAM S.A. of the minority interest in Aerolinhas Brasileiras S.A. for ThUS $ (885) and the acquisition of minority stake in Aerolane S.A. by Lan Pax Group S.A. for an amount of ThUS $ (21,526) through Holdco Ecuador S.A.

 

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(f)        Reserves with effect in other comprehensive income.

 

Movement of Reserves with effect in other comprehensive income:

  

           Actuarial gain     
   Currency   Cash flow   or loss on defined     
   translation   hedging   benefit plans     
   reserve   reserve   reserve   Total 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
                 
Opening balance as of January 1, 2017   (2.086.555)   1.506    (12.900)   (2.097.949)
Derivatives valuation gains (losses)       17.946        17.946 
Deferred tax       (6.158)       (6.158)
Actuarial reserves by employee benefit plans            2.522    2.522 
Deferred tax actuarial IAS by employee benefit plans           (676)   (676)
Difference by subsidiaries conversion   106.581            106.581 
Closing balance as of September 30, 2017 (Unaudited)   (1.979.974)   13.294    (11.054)   (1.977.734)
Opening balance as of October 1, 2017   (1.979.974)   13.294    (11.054)   (1.977.734)
Derivatives valuation gains (losses)       490        490 
Deferred tax       4.356        4.356 
Actuarial reserves by employee benefit plans           236    236 
Deferred tax actuarial IAS by employee benefit plans           (108)   (108)
Difference by subsidiaries conversion   (151.616)           (151.616)
Closing balance as of December 31, 2017   (2.131.590)   18.140    (10.926)   (2.124.376)
Opening balance as of January 1, 2018   (2.131.590)   18.140    (10.926)   (2.124.376)
Derivatives valuation gains (losses)       40.582        40.582 
Deferred tax       (211)       (211)
Actuarial reserves by employee benefit plans           (3.611)   (3.611)
Deferred tax actuarial IAS by employee benefit plans           961    961 
Difference by subsidiaries conversion   (711.827)           (711.827)
Closing balance as of September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)   (2.843.417)   58.511    (13.576)   (2.798.482)

 

(f.1)       Currency translation reserve

  

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

  

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(f.2)       Cash flow hedging reserve

  

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

 

(f.3)       Reserves of actuarial gains or losses on defined benefit plans

 

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

 

(g)       Retained earnings

 

Movement of Retained earnings:

 

                Other     
        Result       increase     
    Opening   for the       (decreases)   Closing 
Periods   balance   period   Dividends   (1) (2)   balance 
    ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
From January 1 to September 30, 2017 (Unaudited)    366,404    88,140            454,544 
From October 1 to December 31, 2017    454,544    67,164    (46,591)       475,117 
From January 1 to September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)    475,117    33,277    (9,983)   (4,797)   493,614 

(1)     Adjustments adoption IFRS 9 and IFRS 15 ThUS (9,549) (See Note 2)

(2)     Variation effect in Accumulated results, by application IAS 29, Argentina hyperinflation:

 

Items  ThUS$ 
     
Property, plant and equipment   4,573 
Intangible assets other than goodwill   69 
Goodwill   335 
Deferred incomes   (377)
Other non-financial assets   152 
Total Adjust accumulated results   4,752 

 

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(h)       Dividends per share

 

   Minimum mandatory   Final dividend 
   dividend   dividend 
Description of dividend  2018   2017 
         
Date of dividend   09-30-2018    12-31-2017 
Amount of the dividend (ThUS$)   9,983    46,591(*)
Number of shares among which the dividend is distributed   606,407,693    606,407,693 
Dividend per share (US$)   0.0165    0.0768 

 

(*) By virtue of the Essential Fact issued on April 26, 2018, the shareholders of LATAM approved the distribution of the final dividend proposed by the Board of Directors in Ordinary Session of April 26, 2018, which amounts to ThUS $ 46,591, which corresponds to 30% of the profits for the year corresponding to 2017.

 

The payment was made on May 17, 2018.

 

NOTE 26 - REVENUE

  

The detail of revenues is as follows:

 

    For the 9 months ended   For the 3 months ended 
    September 30,   September 30, 
    2018   2017   2018   2017 
    ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
        Unaudited     
Passengers    6,381,738    6,219,899    2,107,168    2,225,427 
Cargo    874,406    782,410    278,883    272,153 
Total    7,256,144    7,002,309    2,386,051    2,497,580 

 

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NOTE 27 - COSTS AND EXPENSES BY NATURE

  

(a)      Costs and operating expenses

 

The main operating costs and administrative expenses are detailed below:

 

   For the 9 months ended   For the 3 months ended 
   September 30,   September 30, 
   2018   2017   2018   2017 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
       Unaudited     
                 
Aircraft fuel   2,150,673    1,667,906    747,263    562,248 
Other rentals and landing fees   906,143    857,700    297,963    307,131 
Aircraft rentals   406,198    443,079    133,395    139,553 
Aircraft maintenance   299,462    313,590    85,190    105,583 
Comissions   163,189    202,349    48,954    83,155 
Passenger services   224,810    206,026    69,050    69,634 
Other operating expenses   931,611    1,009,306    286,688    355,074 
Total   5,082,086    4,699,956    1,668,503    1,622,378 

  

(b)      Depreciation and amortization

 

Depreciation and amortization are detailed below:

 

    For the 9 months ended   For the 3 months ended 
    September 30,   September 30, 
    2018   2017   2018   2017 
    ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
        Unaudited     
Depreciation (*)    685,516    704,357    228,129    236,789 
Amortization    48,671    43,543    17,054    15,404 
Total    734,187    747,900    245,183    252,193 

 

(*) Include the depreciation of Property, plant and equipment and the maintenance cost of aircraft held under operating leases. The amount of maintenance cost included within the depreciation line item at september 30, 2018 is ThUS$ 261,265 and ThUS$ 267,494 for the same period of 2017.

 

(c)      Personnel expenses

 

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

 

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(d)      Financial costs

 

The detail of financial costs is as follows:

 

   For the 9 months ended   For the 3 months ended 
   September 30,   September 30, 
   2018   2017   2018   2017 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
       Unaudited     
Bank loan interest   211,211    267,885    70,632    94,020 
Financial leases   49,786    29,332    15,960    8,871 
Other financial instruments   7,782    5,836    4,718    1,829 
Total   268,779    303,053    91,310    104,720 

  

Costs and expenses by nature presented in this note plus the Employee expenses disclosed in Note 23, are equivalent to the sum of cost of sales, distribution costs, administrative expenses, other expenses and financing costs presented in the consolidated statement of income by function.

  

NOTE 28 - OTHER INCOME, BY FUNCTION

 

Other income by function is as follows:

 

   For the 9 moths ended   For the 3 months ended 
   September 30,   September 30, 
   2018   2017   2018   2017 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
       Unaudited     
Coalition and loyalty program Multiplus   85,425    185,996    24,657    64,787 
Tours   86,072    75,356    26,677    24,232 
Aircraft leasing   46,603    75,989    13,875    35,026 
Customs and warehousing   19,766    19,163    6,588    6,915 
Duty free   2,277    4,061    817    367 
Maintenance   15,153    5,876    10,905    2,918 
Other miscellaneous income   68,431    27,467    22,411    13,209 
Total   323,727    393,908    105,930    147,454 

 

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NOTE 29 - FOREIGN CURRENCY AND EXCHANGE RATE DIFFERENCES

  

The functional currency of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. is the US dollar, also it has subsidiaries whose functional currency is different to the US dollar, such as the chilean peso, argentine peso, colombian peso, brazilian real and guaraní.

  

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

 

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

  

(a)         Foreign currency

 

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

 

   As of   As of 
   September 30,   December 31, 
Current assets  2018   2017 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Cash and cash equivalents   192,149    260,092 
Argentine peso   2,611    7,309 
Brazilian real   10,532    14,242 
Chilean peso   27,908    81,693 
Colombian peso   3,906    1,105 
Euro   14,926    11,746 
U.S. dollar   88,030    108,327 
Other currency   44,236    35,670 
           
Other financial assets, current   33,117    36,484 
Argentine peso   9    21 
Brazilian real   1,881    17 
Chilean peso   25,933    26,605 
Colombian peso   152    150 
U.S. dollar   4,796    9,343 
Other currency   346    348 
           
Other non - financial assets, current   93,836    107,170 
Argentine peso   12,344    16,507 
Brazilian real   17,503    19,686 
Chilean peso   28,119    34,258 
Colombian peso   498    340 
Euro   4,019    2,722 
U.S. dollar   14,106    21,907 
Other currency   17,247    11,750 

 

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   As of   As of 
   September 30,   December 31, 
Current Assets  2018   2017 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Trade and other accounts receivable, current   477,646    373,447 
Argentine peso   37,657    49,680 
Brazilian real   5,487    22,006 
Chilean peso   109,856    82,369 
Colombian peso   3,576    1,169 
Euro   32,492    48,286 
U.S. dollar   3,222    34,268 
Other currency   285,356    135,669 
           
Accounts receivable from related entities, current   268    958 
Chilean peso   107    735 
U.S. dollar   161    223 
           
Tax current assets   39,628    33,575 
Argentine peso   1,649    1,679 
Brazilian real   2,873    3,934 
Chilean peso   4,571    3,317 
Colombian peso   1,377    660 
Euro   134    179 
U.S. dollar   381    327 
Peruvian sol   27,533    21,948 
Other currency   1,110    1,531 
           
Total current assets   836,644    811,726 
Argentine peso   54,270    75,196 
Brazilian real   38,276    59,885 
Chilean peso   196,494    228,977 
Colombian peso   9,509    3,424 
Euro   51,571    62,933 
U.S. dollar   110,696    174,395 
Other currency   375,828    206,916 

 

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   As of   As of 
Non-current assets  September 30,   December 31, 
   2018   2017 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Other financial assets, non-current   20,640    20,975 
Brazilian real   3,644    3,831 
Chilean peso   70    74 
Colombian peso   281    281 
Euro   7,547    7,853 
U.S. dollar   7,432    7,273 
Other currency   1,666    1,663 
           
Other non - financial assets, non-current   26,422    9,108 
Argentine peso   80    172 
Brazilian real   6,311    6,368 
U.S. dollar   3    38 
Other currency   20,028    2,530 
           
Accounts receivable, non-current   5,509    6,887 
Chilean peso   5,509    6,887 
           
Deferred tax assets   3,751    2,081 
Colombian peso   86    86 
U.S. dollar   1,668     
Other currency   1,997    1,995 
           
Total non-current assets   56,322    39,051 
Argentine peso   80    172 
Brazilian real   9,955    10,199 
Chilean peso   5,579    6,961 
Colombian peso   367    367 
Euro   7,547    7,853 
U.S. dollar   9,103    7,311 
Other currency   23,691    6,188 

 

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

 

    Up to 90 days    91 days to 1 year 
    As of    As of    As of    As of 
Current liabilities   September 30,    December 31,    September 30,    December 31, 
    2018    2017    2018    2017 
    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$ 
    Unaudited         Unaudited      
Other financial liabilities, current   108,287    36,000    62,717    115,182 
Chilean peso   95,351    21,542    23,714    79,032 
U.S. dollar   12,936    14,458    39,003    36,150 
                     
Trade and other accounts payables, current   914,017    919,373    26,618    33,707 
Argentine peso   178,826    122,452    3,672    8,636 
Brazilian real   24,770    28,810    525    669 
Chilean peso   158,315    233,202    12,743    11,311 
Colombian peso   5,367    2,964    345    855 
Euro   75,224    58,081    2,311    9,165 
U.S. dollar   375,589    409,380    281    1,154 
Peruvian sol   37,761    39,064    6,251    825 
Mexican peso   8,008    2,732    240    115 
Pound sterling   4,355    5,839    226    199 
Uruguayan peso   591    1,890         
Other currency   45,211    14,959    24    778 
                     
Accounts payable to related entities, current   145    760         
Chilean peso   32    546         
U.S. dollar   113    4         
Other currency       210         
                     
Other provisions, current   779    959         
Chilean peso   29    30         
Other currency   750    929         

 

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    Up to 90 days    91 days to 1 year 
    As of    As of    As of    As of 
Current liabilities   September 30,    December 31,    September 30,    December 31, 
    2018    2017    2018    2017 
    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$ 
    Unaudited         Unaudited      
Tax liabilities, current               174 
Argentine peso               174 
                     
Other non-financial liabilities, current   17,137    25,190         
Argentine peso   138    393         
Brazilian real   1,059    542         
Chilean peso   5,799    11,283         
Colombian peso   706    837         
Euro   1,729    5,954         
U.S. dollar   5,635    3,160         
Other currency   2,071    3,021         
                     
Total current liabilities   1,040,365    982,282    89,335    149,063 
Argentine peso   178,964    122,845    3,672    8,810 
Brazilian real   25,829    29,352    525    669 
Chilean peso   259,526    266,603    36,457    90,343 
Colombian peso   6,073    3,801    345    855 
Euro   76,953    64,035    2,311    9,165 
U.S. dollar   394,273    427,002    39,284    37,304 
Other currency   98,747    68,644    6,741    1,917 

 

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   More than 1 to 3 years   More than 3 to 5 years   More than 5 years 
    As of    As of    As of    As of    As of    As of 
Non-current liabilities   September 30,    December 31,    September 30,    December 31,    September 30,    December 31, 
    2018    2017    2018    2017    2018    2017 
    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$    ThUS$ 
    Unaudited         Unaudited         Unaudited      
Other financial liabilities, non-current   177,782    276,436    368,567    263,798    180,144    189,500 
Chilean peso   90,460    41,548    180,003    189,500    180,144    189,500 
U.S. dollar   87,322    234,888    188,564    74,298         
                               
Accounts payable, non-current   312,741    362,964                 
Chilean peso   13,782    13,251                 
U.S. dollar   297,376    348,329                 
Other currency   1,583    1,384                 
                               
Other provisions, non-current   35,080    41,514                 
Argentine peso   582    940                 
Brazillian real   18,542    24,074                 
Colombian peso   340    551                 
Euro   9,549    9,883                 
U.S. dollar   6,067    6,066                 
                               
Provisions for employees benefits, non-current   81,371    77,579                 
Chilean peso   72,782    73,399                 
U.S. dollar   8,589    4,180                 
                               
Other non-financial liabilities, non-current       3                 
Colombian peso       3                 
                               
Total non-current liabilities   606,974    758,496    368,567    263,798    180,144    189,500 
Argentine peso   582    940                 
Brazilian real   18,542    24,074                 
Chilean peso   177,024    128,198    180,003    189,500    180,144    189,500 
Colombian peso   340    554                 
Euro   9,549    9,883                 
U.S. dollar   399,354    593,463    188,564    74,298         
Other currency   1,583    1,384                 

 

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     As of   As of 
General summary of foreign currency:    September 30,   December 31, 
   2018   2017 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
Total assets   892,966    850,777 
Argentine peso   54,350    75,368 
Brazilian real   48,231    70,084 
Chilean peso   202,073    235,938 
Colombian peso   9,876    3,791 
Euro   59,118    70,786 
U.S. dollar   119,799    181,706 
Other currency   399,519    213,104 
           
Total liabilities   2,285,385    2,343,136 
Argentine peso   183,218    132,595 
Brazilian real   44,896    54,095 
Chilean peso   833,154    864,144 
Colombian peso   6,758    5,207 
Euro   88,813    83,083 
U.S. dollar   1,021,475    1,132,067 
Other currency   107,071    71,945 
           
Net position          
Argentine peso   (128,868)   (57,227)
Brazilian real   3,335    15,989 
Chilean peso   (631,081)   (628,206)
Colombian peso   3,118    (1,416)
Euro   (29,695)   (12,297)
U.S. dollar   (901,676)   (950,361)
Other currency   292,448    141,159 

 

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(b)       Exchange differences

 

The exchange differences recognized in profit or loss, except for financial instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss, for the period ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, amounted a charge of ThUS $ 145,593 and a credit of ThUS $ 48,287, respectively. In the third quarter of 2018 and 2017 they represented a charge of ThUS $ 67,521 and a credit of ThUS $ 58,816, respectively.

 

The exchange differences recognized in equity as reserves for translation exchange differences for the period ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, meant a charge of ThUS $ 728,962 anda credit of ThUS $ 110,683, respectively. In the third quarter of 2018 and 2017 they represented a charge of ThUS $ 118,911 and a credit of ThUS $ 146,878, respectively.

 

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

 

   As of             
   September 30,   As of December 31, 
   2018   2017   2016   2015 
   Unaudited             
Argentine peso   41.04    18.57    15.84    12.97 
Brazilian real   4.02    3.31    3.25    3.98 
Chilean peso   660.42    614.75    669.47    710.16 
Colombian peso   2,963.85    2,984.77    3,000.25    3,183.00 
Euro   0.86    0.83    0.95    0.92 
Strong bolivar       3,345.00    673.76    198.70 
Sovereign bolivar (*)   62.17             
Australian dollar   1.38    1.28    1.38    1.37 
Boliviano   6.86    6.86    6.86    6.85 
Mexican peso   18.68    19.66    20.63    17.34 
New Zealand dollar   1.51    1.41    1.44    1.46 
Peruvian Sol   3.30    3.24    3.35    3.41 
Uruguayan peso   33.05    28.74    29.28    29.88 

  

(*) On August 20, 2018, in Venezuela there was a change of currency, five zeros were eliminated to simplify and the surname was changed to sovereign.

 

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NOTE 30 - EARNINGS / (LOSS) PER SHARE

 

   For the 9 months ended   For the 3 months ended 
   September 30,   September 30, 
Basic earnings / (loss) per share  2018   2017   2018   2017 
   Unaudited 
                     
Earnings / (loss) attributable to owners of the parent (ThUS$)   33,277    88,140    52,942    160,621 
Weighted average number of shares, basic   606,407,693    606,407,693    606,407,693    606,407,693 
Basic earnings / (loss) per share (US$)   0.05488    0.14535    0.08730    0.26487 

 

    For the 9 months ended   For the 3 months ended 
    September 30,    September 30, 
Diluted earnings / (loss) per share  2018   2017   2018   2017 
   Unaudited 
Earnings / (loss) attributable to owners of the parent (ThUS$)   33,277    88,140    52,942    160,621 
Weighted average number of shares, basic   606,407,693    606,407,693    606,407,693    606,407,693 
Weighted average number of shares, diluted   606,407,693    606,407,693    606,407,693    606,407,693 
Diluted earnings / (loss) per share (US$)   0.05488    0.14535    0.08730    0.26487 

 

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NOTE 31 – CONTINGENCIES

 

I.       Lawsuits

 

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

 

Company Court Case Number   Origin   Stage of trial

Amounts

Committed (*)

ThUS$

               
Tam Viagens S.A. Fazenda Pública do Município de São Paulo. 1004194-37.2018.8.26.0053   This is a voidance action appealing the charges for violations and fines (67.168.795 / 67.168.833 / 67.168.884 / 67.168.906 / 67.168.914 / 67.168.965).  We are arguing that numbers are missing from the ISS calculation base since the company supposedly made improper deductions.     The lawsuit was assigned on January 31, 2018.  That same day, a decision was rendered suspending the charges without any bond.  We are waiting for the deadline for the municipality to appeal to expire. The municipality filed an appeal against this decision on April 30, 2018, that is pending a decision.  The voidance action is now in the evidentiary period. 81,653
               

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

 

Company Court Case Number Origin   Stage of trial

Amounts

Committed (*)

ThUS$

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

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

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

On November 9th, 2010, the General Directorate for Competition of the European Commission notified Lan Cargo S.A. and LATAM Airlines Group S.A. the imposition of a fine in the amount of THUS$ 9,549 (8.220.000 Euros)

This fine is being appealed by Lan Cargo S.A. and LATAM Airlines Group S.A. On December 16, 2015, the European Court of Justice revoked the Commission’s decision because of discrepancies. The European Commission did not appeal the decision, but presented a new one on March 17, 2017 reiterating the imposition of the same fine on the eleven original airlines. The fine totals 776,465,000 Euros. It imposed the same fine as before on Lan Cargo and its parent, LATAM Airlines Group S.A., totaling 8.2 million Euros. On May 31, 2017 Lan Cargo S.A. and LATAM Airlines Group S.A. filed a petition with the General Court of the European Union seeking vacation of this decision. We presented our defense in December 2017. LATAM AIRLINES GROUP S.A. expects that the Court of the European Union will reduce this fine.

 

9,549

 

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Company Court

Case Number

 

  Origin   Stage of trial

Amounts

Committed (*)

ThUS$

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

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

 

 

Cases are in the uncovering evidence stage. Mediation is underway for the England case in which nearly all the airlines involved are participating to try to reach an agreement. Mediation began in September and has continued through October 2018. Thus far to date, negotiations point to a potential agreement for approximately US$800,000, but for the time being, no final outcome can be assured.

 

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Aerolinhas Brasileiras S.A. Federal Justice. 0008285-53.2015.403.6105  

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

 

  This action was filed by presenting a guaranty – policy – in order to suspend the effects of the CADE’s decision regarding the payment of the following fines:  (i) ABSA: ThUS$10,479; (ii) Norberto Jochmann: ThUS$201; (iii) Hernan Merino: ThUS$ 102; (iv) Felipe Meyer :ThUS$ 102. The action also deals with the affirmative obligation required by the CADE consisting of the duty to publish the condemnation in a widely circulating newspaper.  This obligation had also been stayed by the court of federal justice in this process.  Awaiting CADE’s statement. ABSA began a judicial review in search of an additional reduction in the fine amount.  At this time we cannot predict the final amount of the fine as the judicial review by the Federal Court Judge is still pending. 10,081
               

Aerolinhas Brasileiras S.A.

 

Federal Justice.

 

0001872-58.2014.4.03.6105

 

  An annulment action with a motion for preliminary injunction, was filed on 28/02/2014, in order to cancel tax debts of PIS, CONFINS, IPI and II, connected with the administrative process 10831.005704/2006.43.   We have been waiting since August 21, 2015 for a statement by Serasa on TAM’s letter of indemnity and a statement by the Union. The statement was authenticated  on January 29, 2016. A petition on evidence and replications were filed on June 20, 2016. A new insurance policy was submitted on March 3, 2016 with the change to the guarantee requested by PGFN, which was declared on June 3, 2016.  A decision is pending. 13,447

 

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Company Court Case Number   Origin   Stage of trial

Amounts

Committed (*) 

ThUS$

               

Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.

 

Department of Federal Revenue of Brazil

 

19515.720476/2015-83

 

 

Alleged irregularities in the SAT payments for the periods 01/2011 to 12/2012

 

  The lawsuit was converted into a measure in January 2018.  A statement will be made after the prosecutor’s measure has concluded. 56,572
               

Tam Linhas

Aéreas S.A.

 

Court of the Second Region. 2001.51.01.012530-0  

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

 

 

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

 

In order to suspend chargeability of Tax Credit a Guaranty Deposit to the Court was delivered for MUS$107.

 

The court decision requesting that the Expert make all clarifications requested by the parties in a period of 30 days was published on March 29, 2016. The plaintiffs’ submitted a petition on June 21, 2016 requesting acceptance of the opinion of their consultant and an urgent ruling on the dispute. No amount additional to the deposit that has already been made is required if this case is lost.

 

84,625
               

Tam Linhas

Aéreas S.A.

 

Internal Revenue Service of Brazil. 10880.725950/2011-05   Compensation credits of the Social Integration Program (PIS) and Contribution for Social Security Financing (COFINS) Declared on DCOMPs.  

The objection (manifestação de inconformidade) filed by the company was rejected, which is why the voluntary appeal was filed. The case was assigned to the 1st Ordinary Group of Brazil’s Administrative Council of Tax Appeals (CARF) on June 8, 2015. TAM’s appeal was included in the CARF session held August 25, 2016. An agreement that converted the proceedings into a formal case was published on October 7, 2016.

 

54,681
                         

119

 

Company Court Case Number   Origin   Stage of trial

Amounts

Committed (*)

ThUS$

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

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

 

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

 

  This case is being heard by the 45th Civil Court of the Bogota Circuit in Colombia.  Statements were taken from witnesses presented by REGIONAL ONE and VAS on February 12, 2018.  The court received the expert opinions requested by REGIONAL ONE and VAS and given their petition, it asked the experts to expand upon their opinions. It also changed the experts requested by LAN COLOMBIA. . The case was brought before the Court on September 10, 2018 and these rulings are pending processing so that a new hearing can be scheduled. The process is pending completion of those opinions to schedule a new hearing.  On March 26, 2014, the Federal Court in the State of Florida, USA, approved the petition by LATAM Airlines Colombia to suspend the case in the United States until the lawsuit under way in Colombia was decided. The U.S. judge also closed the case administratively.  Based on the petition by Regional One, the Federal Court in the State of Florida, USA, lifted the suspension of the case on July 11, 2018 and returned the case to the State Court.  At the same time, VAS filed suit against LATAM AIRLINES COLOMBIA at the end of May 2018 seeking an indemnity because of the lawsuit by Regional One against VAS due to contract default.  According to the requirements for civil suits in Florida, VAS has only claimed damages from LATAM AIRLINES COLOMBIA totaling more than US$15,000. The VAS 12,443

 

120

 

 

Company Court

Case Number

 

  Origin   Stage of trial

Amounts

Committed (*)

ThUS$

               
Aerovías de Integración Regional, AIRES S.A. United States  Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, Florida, U.S.A.

2013-20319 CA 01

(Continuation)

 

     

lawsuit and Regional One lawsuit have been consolidated before the same State Court, which has set the trial by jury for September 19, 2019. All parties will attend a reconciliation hearing by order of the Court in December of 2018. It is possible that later on, the amount petitioned in the case may vary. Any change will be reported in due course. In the meantime, the State Court has yet to render a decision on the motions by LATAM Airlines Colombia to dismiss both the Regional One and VAS claims because they have no legal basis.

 

 

Tam Linhas

Aéreas S.A.

 

Internal Revenue Service of Brazil 10880.722.355/2014-52  

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

 

 

An administrative objection was filed on September 17th, 2014. A first-instance ruling was rendered on June 1, 2016 that was partially favorable. The separate fine was revoked. A voluntary appeal was filed on June 30, 2016, which is pending a decision by CARF. On January 9, 2016, the case was referred to the Second Division, Fourth Chamber, of the Third Section of the Administrative Council of Tax Appeals (CARF).

 

62,917
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.

Sao Paulo Labor Court, Sao Paulo

 

1001531-73.2016.5.02.0710  

The Ministry of Labor filed an action seeking that the company adapt the ergonomics and comfort of seats.

 

  In August 2016, the Ministry of Labor filed a new lawsuit before the competent Labor Court in Sao Paulo, in the same terms as case 0000009-45.2016.5.02.090, as previously reported,  the hearing date is set for October 22, 2018. 15,519
               

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Company Court

Case Number 

  Origin   Stage of trial

Amounts

Committed (*)

ThUS$

               

LATAM Airlines Group S.A.

 

22° Civil Court of Santiago

 

C-29.945-2016

 

 

The Company received notice of a civil liability claim by Inversiones Ranco Tres S.A. on January 18, 2017. It is represented by Mr. Jorge Enrique Said Yarur. It was filed against LATAM Airlines Group S.A. for an alleged contractual default by the Company and against Ramon Eblen Kadiz, Jorge Awad Mehech, Juan Jose Cueto Plaza, Enrique Cueto Plaza and Ignacio Cueto Plaza, directors and officers, for alleged breaches of their duties. In the case of Juan Jose Cueto Plaza, Enrique Cueto Plaza and Ignacio Cueto Plaza, it alleges a breach, as controllers of the Company, of their duties under the incorporation agreement. LATAM has retained legal counsel specializing in this area to defend it.

 

  The claim was answered on March 22, 2017 and the plaintiff filed its replication on April 4, 2017.  LATAM filed its rejoinder on April 13, 2017, which concluded the argument stage of the lawsuit.  A reconciliation hearing was held on May 2, 2017, but the parties did not reach an agreement.   The Court issued the evidentiary decree on May 12, 2017.  We filed a petition for reconsideration because we disagreed with certain points of evidence.  That petition was partially sustained by the Court on June 27, 2017.  The evidentiary stage commenced and then concluded on July 20, 2017.  Observations to the evidence must now be presented.  That period expires August 1, 2017.  We filed our observations to the evidence on August 1, 2017.  We were served the decision on December 13, 2017 that dismissed the claim since LATAM was in no way liable.  The plaintiff filed an appeal on December 26, 2017.   We are currently waiting for the case to be heard by the Court of Appeals. 20,072
               

TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.

 

10th Jurisdiction of Federal Tax 

Enforcement of Sao Paulo

 

0061196-68.2016.4.03.6182

 

 

Tax Enforcement Lien No. 0020869-47.2017.4.03.6182 on Profit-Based Social Contributions from 2004 to 2007.

 

  This tax enforcement was referred to the 10th Federal Jurisdiction on February 16, 2017.  A petition reporting our request to submit collateral was recorded on April 18, 2017.  At this time, the period is pending for the plaintiff to respond to our petition. The bond was replaced. 37,338
               

TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.

 

Federal Revenue Bureau

 

10880.900360/2017-55  

A claim regarding the negative Company Income Tax (IRPJ) balance. Appraisals of compensation that were not accepted.

 

  The case was referred to the National Claims Management Center of the Federal Revenue Bureau for Sao Paulo on May 11, 2017.  The administrative case was closed in favor of the company and its right to a credit was recognized on June 15, 2018.

-0-

 

 

122

 

 

Company Court Case Number   Origin   Stage of trial

Amounts 

Committed (*)

ThUS$

               
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A. Internal Revenue Service of Brazil 16643.000085/2009-47   Notice of claim to recover income taxes and social contributions paid on the basis of net profits (SCL) according to the royalty expenses and use of the TAM trademark.   Before the Internal Revenue Service of Brazil. A service of process is expected in the lawsuit on admissibility of the special appeal, filed by the General Counsel of the National Treasury, as well as notification of the decision rendered by the Administrative Council of Tax Appeals (CARF). The decision was made to file a lawsuit on December 5, 2017. 14,918
               
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A. Internal Revenue Service of Brazil 10831.012344/2005-55   Notice of an infringement filed by the Company to request the import tax (II), the Social Integration Program (PIS) of the Social Security Funding Contribution (COFINS) as a result of an unidentified international cargo loss.   Before the Internal Revenue Service of Brazil. The administrative decision was against the company. The matter is pending a decision by the CARF. 14,998
               
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A. DERAT SPO (Delegacía de Receita Federal) 13808.005459/2001-45   Collection of the Social Security Funding Contribution (COFINS) based on gross revenue of the company in the period 1999-2000.   The decision on collection was pending through June 2, 2010. 22,769
               
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A. Federal Revenue Bureau 10880.938.664/2016-12   An administrative lawsuit about compensation not being proportional to the negative corporate income tax balance.   A decision is pending by CARF on the appeal. 23,455
               

TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.

 

Delegacía de Receita Federal 10611.720630/2017-16   This is an administrative claim about a fine for the incorrectness of an import declaration (new lawsuit).   The administrative defensive arguments were presented September 28, 2017.  A ruling on the defense is currently pending in this lawsuit. 19,170

 

 

123

 

 

Company Court Case Number   Origin   Stage of trial

Amounts

Committed (*)

ThUS$ 

               
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A. Delegacía de Receita Federal 10611.720852/2016-58   An improper charge of the Contribution for the Financing of Social Security (COFINS) on an import (new lawsuit).   We are currently awaiting a decision. There is no predictable decision date because it depends on the court of the government agency. 13.806
               
TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A Delegacía de Receita Federal 16692.721.933/2017-80   The Internal Revenue Service of Brazil issued a notice of violation because TAM applied for credits offsetting the contributions for the Social Integration Program (PIS) and the Social Security Funding Contribution (COFINS) that do not bear a direct relationship to air transport.   We are awaiting the presentation of an administrative defense. An administrative defense was presented on May 29, 2018. 29,431
               
SNEA (Sindicato Nacional das empresas aeroviárias) União Federal 0012177-54.2016.4.01.3400   A claim against the 72% increase in airport control fees (TAT-ADR) and approach control fees (TAT-APP) charged by the Airspace Control Department (“DECEA”).   A decision is now pending on the appeal presented by SNEA. 35,368
               
TAM Linhas Aéreas S/A União Federal 2001.51.01.020420-0   TAM and other airlines filed a recourse claim seeking a finding that there is no legal or tax basis to be released from collecting the Additional Airport Fee (“ATAERO”).   A decision by the superior court is pending. The amount is indeterminate because even though TAM is the plaintiff, if the ruling is against it, it could be ordered by the trial judge to pay certain fees. -0-
               
TAM Linhas Aéreas S/A  Delegacia da Receita Federal  10880-900.424/2018-07    This is a claim for a negative Legal Entity Income Tax (IRPJ) balance for the 2014 calendar year (2015 fiscal year) because set-offs were not allowed.    The administrative defensive arguments were presented March 19, 2018. An administrative decision is now pending.  16,123 

 

124

 

 

Company Court Case Number   Origin   Stage of trial

Amounts

Committed (*)

ThUS$

TAM linhas Aérea S/A International Centre for dispute resolution (“ICDR”) 01-18-0000-6332   Arbitration filed by Airbus S.A.S., Airbus North America Customer Services, Inc. and Allianz Corporate & Specialty SE (France) against AIG Europe Limited (“AIG”), TAM S.A. (“TSA”) and TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A. (“TLA”).   In 2008, the parties exchanged draft agreements on sharing the costs of any indemnity for certain claims related to the Flight JJ3054 accident, but they did not reach an agreement, so the draft was never finalized or executed.  Despite this, Airbus and its insured filed a formal arbitration claim and served AIG, TSA and TLA as defendants, seeking a decision on the validity of the agreement as well as a damage indemnity to Airbus because it could not share its defense with TAM.  TAM has retained legal counsel in Switzerland, Brazil and the United States to handle this claim.   On January 31, 2018, Airbus S.A.S., Airbus North America Customer Services, Inc. and Allianz Corporate & Specialty SE (France) filed an arbitration claim with the International Centre for Dispute Resolution against AIG Europe Limited (“AIG”), TAM S.A. (“TSA”) and TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A. (“TLA”) seeking a decision on the validity of a shared-defense agreement that had been discussed but never finalized or executed by the parties.  The plaintiffs allege that the parties exchanged enough correspondence and drafts to reflect the terms of a contract.  Based on this alleged contract, they are demanding that TAM reimburse Airbus a sum of approximately KUS$9.2 for settlement costs and kUS$3 for legal fees, in addition to interest and any other amount decided by the Arbitrator.  On October 8, 2018, the plaintiffs presented a formal claim accompanied by supporting statements by experts.  TSA, TLA and AIG responded on October 16th with petitions for the Arbitrator to divide the jurisdiction stage and the grounds-for-arbitration stage.

12,200

 

 

-In order to deal with any financial obligations arising from legal proceedings in effect at September 30, 2018, whether civil, tax, or labor, LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries, has made provisions, which are included in Other non-current provisions that are disclosed in Note 21.

 

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

 

(*)The Company has reported the amounts involved only for the lawsuits for which a reliable estimation can be made of the financial impacts and of the possibility of any recovery, pursuant to Paragraph 86 of IAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets.

 

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-In order to deal with any financial obligations arising from legal proceedings in effect at September 30, 2018, whether civil, tax, or labor, LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries, has made provisions, which are included in Other non-current provisions that are disclosed in Note 21.

 

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

 

 

(*)The Company has reported the amounts involved only for the lawsuits for which a reliable estimation can be made of the financial impacts and of the possibility of any recovery, pursuant to Paragraph 86 of IAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets.

 

I.Governmental Investigations.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

The agreements signed, included the following:

 

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

 

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

  

NOTE 32 – COMMITMENTS

 

(a)Loan covenants

 

With respect to various loans signed by the Company for the financing of Boeing 767, 767F, 777F and 787 aircraft, which carry the guarantee of the United States Export–Import Bank, limits have been set on some of the Company’s financial indicators on a consolidated basis, for which, in any case non-compliance does not generate acceleration of the loans.

 

Moreover, and related to these same contracts, restrictions are also in place on the Company’s management in terms of its ownership, in relation to the ownership structure and the controlling group, and disposal of the assets which mainly refers to important transfers of assets.

 

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

 

The revolving credit facility (“Revolving Credit Facility”) with aircraft, engines, parts and supplies guaranteed for a total available amount of US$ 600 million, contemplates minimum liquidity restrictions, measured at the level of the Consolidated Company and measured at the for companies LATAM Airlines Group SA and TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A., which remain standby while the credit line is not used. This line of credit established with a consortium of eleven banks led by Citibank, is not used as of September 30, 2018.

 

As of September 30, 2018, the Company is in compliance with all the indicators detailed above.

 

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(b)       Commitments under operating leases as lessee

 

Details of the main operating leases are as follows:

 

       As of   As of 
       September 30,   December 31, 
Lessor    Aircraft   2018   2017 
       Unaudited     
ACS Aero 1 Alpha Limited   Airbus A320        1 
Aircraft 76B-26329 Inc.   Boeing 767    1    1 
Aircraft 76B-28206 Inc.   Boeing 767    1    1 
Aviacion Centaurus, A.I.E   Airbus A319    3    3 
Aviación Centaurus, A.I.E.   Airbus A321    1    1 
Aviación Real A.I.E   Airbus A319    1    1 
Aviación Real A.I.E   Airbus A320    1    1 
Aviación Tritón A.I.E.   Airbus A319    3    3 
Avolon Aerospace AOE 62 Limited   Boeing 777    1    1 
Avolon Aerospace AOE 100 Limited   Airbus A320    2    2 
Avolon Aerospace AOE 134 Limited   Airbus A321    2     
AWAS 5234 Trust   Airbus A320    1    1 
Baker & Spice Aviation Limited   Airbus A320    1    1 
Bank of America   Airbus A321    2    2 
Bank of Utah   Airbus A350    1     
Bank of Utah   Boeing 787    2    2 
Boeing Aircraft Holding Company   Boeing 777    2     
Castlelake   Airbus A319    1    1 
Chishima Real State Co., Ltd.   Airbus A321    1     
ECAF I 2838 DAC   Airbus A320    1    1 
ECAF I 40589 DAC   Boeing 777    1    1 
Eden Irish Aircr Leasing MSN 1459   Airbus A320    1    1 
IC Airlease One Limited   Airbus A321    1    1 
JSA Aircraft 38484, LLC   Boeing 787    1    1 
JSA Aircraft 7126, LLC   Airbus A320    1    1 
JSA Aircraft 7128, LLC   Airbus A321    1    1 
JSA Aircraft 7239, LLC   Airbus A321    1    1 
JSA Aircraft 7298, LLC   Airbus A321    1    1 
Macquarie Aerospace Finance 5125-2 Trust   Airbus A320    1    1 
Macquarie Aerospace Finance 5178 Limited   Airbus A320    1    1 
Merlin Aviation Leasing (Ireland) 18 Limited   Airbus A320    1    1 
Merlin Aviation Leasing (Ireland) 7 Limited   Airbus A320    1    1 
NBB Crow Co., Ltd   Boeing 787    1     
NBB Cuckoo Co., Ltd   Airbus A321    1    1 
NBB Grosbeak Co., Ltd   Airbus A321    1    1 
NBB Redstart Co. Ltd   Airbus A321    1    1 
NBB-6658 Lease Partnership   Airbus A321    1    1 
NBB-6670 Lease Partnership   Airbus A321    1    1 
Orix Aviation Systems Limited   Airbus A320    4    4 
PAAL Aquila Company Limited   Airbus A321    2    2 
Sapphire Leasing I (AOE 7) Limited   Airbus A320    1    1 
Shenton Aircraft Leasing Limited   Airbus A320    1    1 
Sky High XXIV Leasing Company Limited   Airbus A320    5    5 
Sky High XXV Leasing Company Limited   Airbus A320    2    2 
SMBC Aviation Capital Limited   Airbus A320    4    4 
SMBC Aviation Capital Limited   Airbus A321    2    2 
Wamos Air S.A.   Airbus A330    2     
Wells Fargo Trust Company, N.A.   Airbus A319    1    2 
Wells Fargo Trust Company, N.A.   Airbus A320    10    11 
Wells Fargo Trust Company, N.A.   Airbus A350    2    2 
Wells Fargo Trust Company, N.A.   Boeing 767    1    2 
Wells Fargo Trust Company, N.A.   Boeing 777    4    4 
Wells Fargo Trust Company, N.A.   Boeing 787    10    11 
Total        97    93 

 

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

 

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

 

   As of   As of 
   September 30,   December 31, 
   2018   2017 
   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited     
No later than one year   471,651    462,205 
Between one and five years   1,634,590    1,620,253 
Over five years   1,366,253    1,498,064 
Total   3,472,494    3,580,522 

 

The minimum operating lease payments charged to income are the following:

 

   For the 9 months ended   For the 3 months ended 
   September 30,   September 30, 
   2018   2017   2018   2017 
   MUS$   MUS$   MUS$   MUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Minimum operating lease payments   406,198    443,079    133,395    139,553 
Total   406,198    443,079    133,395    139,553 

 

During 2018, two Airbus A321-200 aircraft were added for a period of 10 years each, four Airbus A330-200 aircraft for a period of 4 months, one B747-400 for a period of of 3 months, two aircrafts Boeing 777-200ER for a period of 1 year and one aircraft A350-900 for a period of 12 years. On the other hand, one Airbus A320-200 aircraft, two Airbus A330-200 aircraft, one Boeing 747-400, one Boeing 767-300 Freighter aircraft were returned and two Boeing 777-300 Freighter aircraft were sold.

 

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

 

The ACMI lease agreements entered into by the Parent Company and its subsidiaries establish that the costs of the aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance must be provided by the lessor. As for the rent payments, they are unrestricted, and cannot be netted from other accounts receivable or payable by the lessor and the lessee.

 

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At September 30, 2018 the Company has existing letters of credit related to operating leasing as follows:

 

         Value   Release 
Creditor Guarantee  Debtor  Type  ThUS$   date 
GE Capital Aviation Services Limited  Lan Cargo S.A.  One letter of credit   1,100    Nov 30, 2018 
Avalon Aerospace AOE 62 Limited  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  Three letter of credit   2,167    Aug 30, 2019 
Bank of America  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  Three letter of credit   1,044    Sep 6, 2018 
Bank of Utah  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  One letter of credit   2,000    Mar 24, 2019 
DVB Bank  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  One letter of credit   886    Aug 30, 2019 
Engine Lease Finance Corporation  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  One letter of credit   4,750    Oct 8, 2018 
GE Capital Aviation Services Ltd.  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  Four letter of credit   15,427    Nov 30, 2018 
ORIX Aviation Systems Limited  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  Four letter of credit   8,654    Dec 11, 2018 
Sky High XXIV Leasing Company  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  Seven letter of credit   4,831    Jan 19, 2019 
Wells Fargo Bank  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  Ten letter of credit   16,046    Feb 8, 2019 
CIT Aerospace International  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  One letter of credit   7,000    Oct 25, 2019 
ACG Acquisition  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  One letter of credit   3,000    Mar 1, 2019 
          66,905      

 

(c) Other commitments

 

At September 30, 2018 the Company has existing letters of credit, certificates of deposits and warranty insurance policies as follows:

 

         Value     Release 
Creditor Guarantee  Debtor  Type  ThUS$     date 
               
Servicio Nacional de Aduana de l Ecuador  Líneas Aéreas Nacionales del Ecuador S.A.  Three letter of credit   1,705    Aug 5, 2019 
Corporación Peruana de Aeropuertos y Aviación Comercial  Lan Perú S.A.  Twenty four letter of credit   3,475    Dec 25, 2018 
Lima Airport Partners S.R.L.  Lan Perú S.A.  Twenty three letter of credit   2,263    Dec 31, 2018 
Superintendencia Nacional de Aduanas y de Administración Tributaria  Lan Perú S.A.  Seventeen letter of credit   136,000    Feb 10, 2019 
Aena Aeropuertos S.A.  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  Four letter of credit   2,770    Nov 15, 2018 
American Alternative Insurance Corporation  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  Six letter of credit   3,690    Apr 5, 2019 
Comisión Europea  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  One letter of credit   9,734    Dec 31, 2018 
Deutsche Bank A.G.  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  One letter of credit   5,000    Mar 31, 2019 
Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  Forty five letter of credit   18,298    Oct 30, 2018 
Empresa Pública de Hidrocarburos del Ecuador EP Petroecuador  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  One letter of credit   5,500    Jun 18, 2019 
Metropolitan Dade County  LATAM Airlines Group S.A.  Eight letter of credit   2,273    Mar 13, 2019 
Conselho Administrativo e Conselhos Federais  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  Two letter of credit   1,626    Nov 24, 2020 
Procon  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  One letter of credit   1,309    Apr 1, 2021 
União Federal  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  Two letter of credit   3,217    Sep 28, 2021 
Vara Fazenda Pública da Comarca                
do Río de Janeiro - RJ  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  One letter of credit   1,309    Apr 1, 2021 
Vara das Execuçoes Fiscais Estaduis  Tam Linhas Aéreas S.A.  Four letter of credit   8,541    May 23, 2021 
Procon  ABSA Linhas Aéreas S.A.             
   Brasileira S/A  One letter of credit   10,495    May 19, 2020 
Vara Federal da Subseção  ABSA Linhas Aéreas S.A.             
de Campinas SP  Brasileira S/A  One letter of credit   5,457    Oct 20, 2021 
Conselho Administrativo  ABSA Linhas Aéreas S.A.             
e Conselhos Federais  Brasileira S/A  One letter of credit   15,919    Feb 22, 2021 
          238,581      

 

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NOTE 33 - TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

 

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

 

                   Transaction amount 
      Nature of     Nature of      with related parties 
      relationship with  Country  related parties      As of September 30, 
Tax No .  Related party  related parties  of origin  transactions  Currency   2018   2017 
                   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
                   Unaudited 
96.810.370-9  Inversiones Costa Verde Ltda. y CP A.  Related director  Chile  Tickets sales   CLP    6    16 
65.216.000-K  Comunidad Mujer  Related director  Chile  Tickets sales   CLP        12 
                            
78.591.370-1  Bethia S.A and subsidiaries  Related director  Chile  Services received of cargo transport   CLP    1,220    1,273 
            Services received from National and International        (85)   (285)
            Services provided of cargo transport   CLP        (17)
65.216.000-K  Viajes Falabella Ltda.  Related director  Chile  Sales commissions   CLP    (570)   (320)
79.773.440-3  Transportes San Felipe S.A  Related director  Chile  Services received of transfer of passengers   CLP        1 
87.752.000-5  Granja Marina To rnagaleones S.A.  Common shareholder  Chile  Services provided   CLP    41    60 
Foreign  Consultoría Administrativa Profesional S.A. de C.V.  Associate  Mexico  Professional counseling services received   MXN        (1,582)
Foreign  Inversora Aero náutica Argentina  Related director  Argentina  Property leases received   US$    (173)   (202)
Foreign  TAM Aviação Executiva e Taxi Aéreo S/A  Related director  Brazil  Services received of transfer of passengers   BRL    47    35 
            Services received of cargo transport   BRL    5     
            Services received at airports   BRL    (2)   (26)
Foreign  Qatar Airways  Indirect shareholder  Qatar  Services provided by aircraft lease   US$    16,005    22,857 
            Interlineal received service   US$    (5,538)   (1,023)
            Interlineal provided service   US$    6,539    4,133 
            Services provided of handling   US$    1,020    649 
            Other services received/provided   US$    1,563     

 

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

 

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

 

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(b)Compensation of key management

 

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

 

   For the 9 months ended   For the 3 months ended 
   September 30,   September 30, 
   2018   2017   2018   2017 
   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$   ThUS$ 
   Unaudited 
Remuneration   11,154    14,216    3,399    3,305 
Management fees   209    330    114    137 
Non-monetary benefits   577    568    163    129 
Short-term benefits   36,552    30,874    5,500    9,049 
Share-based payments   (8,864)   9,381    (23,334)   3,744 
Termination benefits   568        568     
Total   40,196    55,369    (13,590)   16,364 

 

NOTE 34 - SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS

 

(a)Compensation plan for increase of capital

 

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

 

(a.1)        Compensation plan 2013 not current as of this date

 

At the Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting held on June 11, 2013, the shareholders of the Company approved, among other matters, the increase in the share capital, of which 1,500,000 shares were allocated to compensation plans for the employees of the Company. Company and its subsidiaries, in accordance with the provisions of Article 24 of the Law on Public Limited Companies.

 

On June 11, 2018, expired the term to subscribe said actions, which were neither subscribed nor paid, reducing the capital of full rights.

 

(b) Compensation plan 2016-2018

 

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

 

This benefit is recorded in accordance with the provisions of IFRS 2 “Payments based on shares” and has been considered as a cash settled award and, therefore, recorded at fair value as a liability, which is updated at the closing date. of each financial statement with effect on the result of the period.

 

    Base Units 
    Opening               Closing 
Periods   balance   Granted   Annulled   Exercised   Balance 
From January 1 to September 30, 2017 (Unaudited)    4,719,720    37,359    (1,092,452)   (515,480)   3,149,147 
From October 1 to December 31, 2017    3,149,147        (100,834)   (115,417)   2,932,896 
From January 1 to September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)    2,932,896                2,932,896 

 

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

 

At September 30, 2018, the carrying amount of ThUS$ 7,735, is classified under “Administrative expenses” in the Consolidated Statement of Income by Function.

 

(c)       Subsidiaries compensation plans

 

(c.1)    Stock Options

 

Multiplus S.A., subsidiaries of TAM S.A., have outstanding stock options at September 30, 2018, which amounted to 247,500 shares (at December 31, 2017, the distribution of outstanding stock options amounted to 316,025 for Multiplus S.A.).

 

 

Multiplus S.A.                
           4nd Extraordinary     
   3rd Grant   4th Grant   Grant     
Description  03-21-2012   04-03-2013   11-20-2013   Total 
Outstanding option number as December 31, 2017   84,249    163,251    68,525    316,025 
Outstanding option number as September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)   84,249    163,251        247,500 

 

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

 

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

 

   Number of shares
Accrued options
   Number of shares
Non accrued options
 
Company  As of
September 30,
2018
   As of
December 31,
2017
   As of
September 30,
2018
   As of
December 31,
2017
 
    Unaudited         Unaudited      
Multiplus S.A.       247,500        316,025 

 

In accordance with IFRS 2 - Payments based on shares, the fair value of the option must be recalculated and recorded in the liability of the Company, once cash payment is made (cash-settled). The fair value of these options was calculated using the "Black-Scholes-Merton" method, where the assumptions were updated with information from LATAM Airlines Group S.A. As of September 30, 2018 and 2017 there is no value recorded in liabilities and results.

 

(c.2)     Payments based on restricted stock

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Number shares in circulation

 

    Opening balance   Granted   Exercised   Not acquired due to breach of employment retention conditions   Closing balance 
From January 1 to December 31, 2017    237,856    129,218    (41,801)   (15,563)   309,710 
From January 1 to September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)    309,710        (83,958)   (8,916)   216,836 

 

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NOTE 35 - STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

 

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

 

(b)          Other inflows (outflows) of cash:

 

   For the periods ended
   September 30,
   2018  2017
   ThUS$  ThUS$
   Unaudited
Fuel hedge   45,838    8,179 
Hedging margin guarantees   1,573    (4,715)
Change reservation systems       (16,120)
Tax paid on bank transaction   (1,000)   (3,813)
Currency derivatives   (1,149)   (13,324)
Bank commissions, taxes paid and other   (6,473)   (7,931)
Fuel derivatives premiums   (8,431)   (2,832)
Guarantees   (14,655)   2,198 
Court deposits   (25,457)   (21,122)
Total Other inflows (outflows) Operation flow   (9,754)   (59,480)
Other deposits in guarantee       2,801 
Tax paid on bank transaction   (1,866)   (2,174)
Others   2,282    (4,475)
Total Other inflows (outflows) Investment flow   416    (3,848)
Loan guarantee       80,615 
Aircraft Financing advances       (26,214)
Settlement of derivative contracts   (7,969)   (35,899)
Total Other inflows (outflows) Financing flow   (7,969)   18,502 

 

Dividends:

 

   For the periods ended
   September 30,
   2018  2017
   Unaudited
   ThUS$  ThUS$
Latam Airlines Group S.A.   (46,591)   (20,766)
Multiplus S.A. (*)   (21,615)   (32,410)
Total dividends paid   (68,206)   (53,176)

 

(*) Dividends paid to minority shareholders

 

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d)        Reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities:

 

   As of  Cash flows  Non-Flow Movements  As of
Obligations with  December 31,  Obtainment  Payment  Interest accrued     September 30,
financial institutions  2017  Capital  Capital  Interest  and others  Reclassifications  2018
   ThUS$  ThUS$  ThUS$  ThUS$  ThUS$  ThUS$  ThUS$
                     Unaudited
Loans to exporters   314,619    243,001    (95,000)   (7,530)   4,788        459,878 
Bank loans   321,633    74,663    (96,745)   (10,236)   9,376        298,691 
Guaranteed obligations   4,036,843        (238,217)   (90,724)   92,372    (1,163,805)   2,636,469 
Other guaranteed obligations   242,175    694,498    (251,715)   (9,819)   10,884        686,023 
Obligation with the public   1,584,066            (54,041)   63,515        1,593,540 
Financial leases   1,109,504        (574,080)   (55,448)   60,962    1,163,805    1,704,743 
Other loans   282,800        (65,011)   (12,786)   14,593        219,596 
Total Obligations with financial institutions   7,891,640    1,012,162    (1,320,768)   (240,584)   256,490        7,598,940 

 

(e) Advances of aircraft

 

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

 

   For the periods ended
   September 30
   2018  2017
   ThUS$  ThUS$
   Unaudited
Increases (payments)   (156,435)   (139,799)
Recoveries   52,057    78,642 
Total cash flows   (104,378)   (61,157)

 

(f) The net effect by the hyperinflation application in the consolidated statement of cash flow for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2018 corresponds to:

 

   ThUS$
    
Net cash flows from (used in) operating activities   (11.384)
Net cash flows from (used in) investment activities   48 
Net cash flows from (used in) financing activities    
Effects of variation in the exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents   11.336 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents    

 

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NOTE 36 - THE ENVIRONMENT

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

i. Carbon footprint

ii. Eco Efficiency

iii. Sustainable Alternative Energy

iv. Standards and Certifications

 

This is how, during 2018, the following initiatives have been carried out:

 

-Implementation of an Environmental Management System for the main operations of the company. It is highlighted that the company during 2016 has recertified its environmental management system in Miami facilities following the guidelines of the international standard ISO 14.001. During 2018, the system will be recertified with the new version of the standard.

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

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

-Answer to the questionnaire of the DJSI.

-Measurement and external verification of the Corporate Carbon Footprint.

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

 

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

 

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

 

Subsequent to the closing date of the financial statements as of September 30, 2018, there has been a significant variation in the exchange rate (Central Bank of Brazil) R $ / US $, from R$ 4.00 to US$ to R $ 3.76 per US$ to November 20, 2018, which represents a appreciation of 6.11% of the Brazilian currency.

 

On September 30, 2018 and until the date of issuance of these financial statements, there is no knowledge of other financial or other events that significantly affect the balances or their interpretation.

 

The consolidated financial statements of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and Subsidiaries as of September 30, 2018, have been approved in an Extraordinary Board Meeting on November 20, 2018.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: November 21, 2018       LATAM AIRLINES GROUP S.A.
       
        By:   /s/ Ramiro Alfonsín
        Name:   Ramiro Alfonsín
        Title:   Chief Financial Officer