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Common Shareholders' Equity | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019
Disclosure of equity attributable to owners of parent [Abstract] |
Disclosure Of Equity Attributable To Owners Of Parent Explanatory [Text Block] | Note 27 Common Shareholders’ Equity Subscribed and paid-up Capital As of December 31, 2019 , December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company’s capital shows a balance of ‎ ThCh$ 562,693,346, divided into 369,502,872 shares of common stock without face value, entirely subscribed and paid-up. The Company has issued only one series of common shares. Such common shares are registered for trading at the Santiago Stock Exchange and the Chilean Electronic Stock Exchange, and at the New York Stock Exchange /NYSE), evidenced by ADS (American Depositary Shares), with an equivalence of two shares per ADS (Se e Note 1 - General information ). The Company has not issued any others shares or convertible instruments during the period, thus changing the number of outstanding shares as of December 31, 2019 and 2018 and 2017. Capital Management The main purpose, when managing shareholder’s capital, is to maintain an adequate credit risk profile and a healthy capital ratio, allowing the access of the Company to the capitals market for the development of its medium and long term purposes and, at the same time, to maximize shareholder’s return. Earnings per share The basic earnings per share is calculated as the ratio between the net income (loss) for the period attributable to equity holders of the parent and the weighted average number of valid outstanding shares during such term. The diluted earnings per share is calculated as the ratio between the net income (loss) for the period attributable to equity holders of the parent and the weighted average additional common shares that would have been outstanding if it had become all ordinary potential dilutive shares. The information used for the calculation of the earnings as per each basic and diluted share is as follows:
Earnings per share | For the years ended as of December 31,
2019 | 2018 | 2017
Equity holders of the controlling company (ThCh$) | 130,141,692 | 306,890,792 | 129,607,353
Weighted average number of shares | 369,502,872 | 369,502,872 | 369,502,872
Basic earnings per share (in Chilean pesos) | 352.21 | 830.55 | 350.76
Equity holders of the controlling company (ThCh$) | 130,141,692 | 306,890,792 | 129,607,353
Weighted average number of shares | 369,502,872 | 369,502,872 | 369,502,872
Diluted earnings per share (in Chilean pesos) | 352.21 | 830.55 | 350.76
As of December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 , the Company has not issued any convertible or other kind of instruments creating diluting effects. Distributable net income In accordance with Circular No 1945 from the CMF on November 4, 2009, the Board of Directors agreed that the net distributable income for the year 2009 will be that reflected in the financial statements attributable to equity holders of the parents, without adjusting it. The above agreement remains in effect for the year ended December 31, 2019 . Dividends The Company’s dividends policy consists of annually distributing at least 50% of the net distributable profit of the year. As of December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 , the Company has distributed the following dividends:
Dividend Nº | Payment Date | Type of Dividend | Dividends per Share ($) | Related to FY
252 | 01-06-2017 | Interim | 66.0000 | 2016
253 | 04-26-2017 | Final | 110.32236 | 2016
254 | 01-05-2018 | Interim | 70.0000 | 2017
255 | 04-26-2018 | Final | 108.88833 | 2017
256 | 01-04-2019 | Interim | 140.0000 | 2018
257 | 04-29-2019 | Final | 358.33030 | 2018
258 | 12-26-2019 | Interim | 75.0000 | 2019
On December 6, 2017, at the Board Director Meeting it was agreed to pay the interim Dividend No. 254, amounting to ThCh$ 25,865,201 corresponding to Ch$ 70 per share. This dividend was paid on January 5, 2018. On April 11, 2018, at the Shareholders’ Meeting it was agreed to pay the final Dividend No. 255, amounting to ‎ ThCh$ 40,234,551 corresponding to the 31.04% of Net income attributable to Equity holders of the parent, equivalent to ‎ Ch$ 108.88833 per share. This dividend was paid on April 26, 2018. On December 5, 2018, at the Ordinary Board Director Meeting it was agreed to pay the interim Dividend No. 256, amounting to ThCh$ 51,730,402 corresponding to Ch$ 140 per share. This dividend was paid on January 4, 2019. In the Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting of Compañía Cervecerías Unidas S.A., on April 17, 2019, it was agreed, with charge to the profits of the year 2018, the distribution of a final Dividend No. 257 of ThCh$ 358,33030 per share, increasing the amount total to distribute to ThCh$ 132,404,074. This dividend was paid as of April 29, 2019. On December 4, 2019, at the Ordinary Board Director Meeting it was agreed to pay the interim Dividend No. 258, amounting to ThCh$ 27,712,715 corresponding to Ch$ 75 per share. This dividend was paid on December 26, 2019. Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income Comprehensive income and expenses are detailed as follows:
Other Income and expense charged or credited against net equity | Gross Balance | Tax | Net Balance
ThCh$ | ThCh$ | ThCh$
Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges (1) | 345,986 | (93,416) | 252,570
Gains (losses) on exchange differences on translation (1) | 17,077,670 | - | 17,077,670
Reserve of Actuarial gains and losses on defined benefit plans | (4,127,305) | 1,107,699 | (3,019,606)
Total comprehensive income As of December 31, 2019 | 13,296,351 | 1,014,283 | 14,310,634
Other Income and expense charged or credited against net equity | Gross Balance | Tax | Net Balance
ThCh$ | ThCh$ | ThCh$
Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges (1) | 63,008 | (16,196) | 46,812
Gains (losses) on exchange differences on translation (1) | 37,990,079 | - | 37,990,079
Reserve of Actuarial gains and losses on defined benefit plans | (1,263,781) | 339,533 | (924,248)
Total comprehensive income As of December 31, 2018 | 36,789,306 | 323,337 | 37,112,643
Other Income and expense charged or credited against net equity | Gross Balance | Tax | Net Balance
ThCh$ | ThCh$ | ThCh$
Cash flow hedge (1) | (5,661) | 728 | (4,933)
Conversion differences of subsidiaries abroad (1) | (34,786,480) | - | (34,786,480)
Reserve of Actuarial gains and losses on defined benefit plans | 19,669 | (47,228) | (27,559)
Total comprehensive income As of December 31, 2017 | (34,772,472) | (46,500) | (34,818,972)
(1) These concepts will be reclassified to the Statement of Income when it’s settled . Reserves affecting other comprehensive incomes The movement of comprehensive income and expense is detailed as follows: a) As of December 31, 2019 :
Changes | Reserve of exchange differences on translation | Reserve of cash flow hedges | Reserve of Actuarial gains and losses on defined benefit plans | Total other reserves
ThCh$ | ThCh$ | ThCh$ | ThCh$
Conversion of joint ventures and foreign subsidiaries | (70,932,096) | 345,986 | (4,127,305) | (74,713,415)
Deferred taxes | - | (93,416) | 1,107,699 | 1,014,283
Inflation adjustment of subsidiaries in Argentina | 88,009,766 | - | - | 88,009,766
Total changes in equity | 17,077,670 | 252,570 | (3,019,606) | 14,310,634
Equity holders of the parent | 16,122,893 | 249,503 | (2,887,580) | 13,484,816
Non-controlling interests | 954,777 | 3,067 | (132,026) | 825,818
Total changes in equity | 17,077,670 | 252,570 | (3,019,606) | 14,310,634
b) As of December 31, 2018 :
Changes | Reserve of exchange differences on translation | Reserve of cash flow hedges | Reserve of Actuarial gains and losses on defined benefit plans | Total other reserves
ThCh$ | ThCh$ | ThCh$ | ThCh$
Conversion of joint ventures and foreign subsidiaries | (55,755,054) | 63,008 | (1,263,781) | (56,955,827)
Deferred taxes | - | (16,196) | 339,533 | 323,337
Inflation adjustment of subsidiaries in Argentina | 93,745,133 | - | - | 93,745,133
Total changes in equity | 37,990,079 | 46,812 | (924,248) | 37,112,643
Equity holders of the parent | 35,487,433 | 51,944 | (882,063) | 34,657,314
Non-controlling interests | 2,502,646 | (5,132) | (42,185) | 2,455,329
Total changes in equity | 37,990,079 | 46,812 | (924,248) | 37,112,643
c) As of December 31, 2017:
Changes | Reserve of exchange differences on translation | Reserve of cash flow hedges | Reserve of Actuarial gains and losses on defined benefit plans | Total other reserves
ThCh$ | ThCh$ | ThCh$ | ThCh$
Conversion of joint ventures and foreign subsidiaries | (34,786,480) | (5,661) | 19,669 | (34,772,472)
Deferred taxes | - | 728 | (47,228) | (46,500)
Total changes in equity | (34,786,480) | (4,933) | (27,559) | (34,818,972)
Equity holders of the parent | (32,982,829) | (10,837) | (32,794) | (33,026,460)
Non-controlling interests | (1,803,651) | 5,904 | 5,235 | (1,792,512)
Total changes in equity | (34,786,480) | (4,933) | (27,559) | (34,818,972)
Other Reserves The reserves that are a part of the Company’s equity are as follows: Currency Translation Reserves : This reserve originated from the translation of foreign subsidiaries’ and joint ventures financial statements which functional currency is different from the presentation currency of the Consolidated Financial Statements and inflation adjustment of subsidiaries in Argentina. As of December 31, 2019 , 2018 and 2017, it amounts to a negative reserve of ThCh$ 101,931,435 ThCh$ 118,054,328 and ThCh$ 153,541,761 respectively. Hedge reserve : This reserve originated from the hedge accounting application of financial liabilities. The reserve is reversed at the end of the hedge agreement, or when the transaction ceases qualifying hedge accounting, whichever is first. The reserve effects are transferred to income. As of December 31, 2019 , 2018 and 2017, it amounts to a positive reserve of ThCh$ 329,691 , ThCh$ 80,188 and ThCh$ 28,244 respectively, net of deferred taxes. Actuarial gains and losses on defined benefit plans reserves: As of December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 the amount recorded is a negative reserve of ThCh$ 7,728,154 , ThCh$ 4,840,574 and ThCh$ 3,958,511, respectively, net of deferred taxes. Other reserves : As of December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 the amount is a negative reserve of ThCh$ 28,172,631 , ‎ ThCh$ 28,233,512 and ThCh$ 20,603,251 respectively. Such reserves relate mainly to the following concepts:
| - | Adjustment due to re-assessment of fixed assets carried out in 1979 (increased for ThCh$ 4,087,396).
| - | Price level restatement of paid-up capital registered as of December 31, 2008, according to CMF Circular Letter Nª456 (decreased for ThCh$ 17,615,333).
| - | Difference in purchase of shares of the subsidiary Viña San Pedro Tarapacá S.A. made during year 2012 and 2013 (decreased for ThCh$ 9,779,475).
| - | Difference in purchase of shares of the subsidiary Manantial S.A. made during year 2016 (decreased for ‎ ThCh$ 7,801,153).
| - | Difference in purchase of shares of the Alimentos Nutrabien S.A. made during year 2016 (decreased for ‎ ThCh$ 5,426,209). On December 17, 2018 Food's and subsidiary CCU Inversiones S.A. sold their participation over Alimentos Nutrabien S.A. The aforementioned effect was accounted in result of the period.
| - | Difference in purchase of shares of the subsidiary Viña San Pedro Tarapacá S.A. made during year 2018 and 2017 (decreased for ThCh$ 13,054,114 and ThCh$ 2,075,441, respectively).

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