consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated
PL RESA
1. Operations
The Raízen Group (the “Group”) is basically engaged in the following activities and comprise the following companies:
(a) Raízen Energia S.A. and its subsidiaries (“Raízen Energia” or “RESA”):
RESA is a publicly held company enrolled in the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (“CVM”) in Category B, headquartered at Avenue Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 4.100, 11° floor, Part V, Itaim Bibi, São Paulo/SP, Brazil. RESA was established on June 1, 2011 and is indirectly and jointly controlled by Royal Dutch Shell (“Shell”) and Cosan Limited (“Cosan”).
RESA and its subsidiaries are mainly engaged in producing, trading and sale sugar, ethanol and pellets, including abroad through subsidiaries, as well as in the co-generation of power produced from sugarcane bagasse at its 26 mills located in Brazil’s Central South Region, and through the power trading business.
The planting of sugarcane requires a period from 12 to 18 months for maturation and the harvest usually begins between April and May every year and ends between November and December, period when sugar and ethanol are produced. The sale of production takes place throughout the year and is not subject to changes due to seasonality, only changes in the regular market supply and demand. Due to its production cycle, the fiscal year of RESA, as well as that of Raízen Combustíveis S.A. and, consequently, of Raízen Group, begins on April 1 and ends on March 31 of each year.
(b) Raízen S.A. and its subsidiaries (formerly “Raízen Combustíveis S.A.” or “RCSA”):
Until March 31, 2021 RCSA was a publicly-held company enrolled in the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (“CVM”) in Category A, whose registration request was granted on May 28, 2021, and headquartered at Avenida Almirante Barroso, 81, 36º floor, room 36A104, in the city of Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brazil. RCSA is jointly controlled indirectly by Shell and Cosan.
RCSA is mainly engaged in: (i) distributing and marketing oil and ethanol by-products, and of other fluid hydrocarbons and their by-products, under the Shell; (ii) trade of natural gas; (iii) importing and exporting of the abovementioned products; (iv) oil refining and production and sale of automotive and industrial lubricants through its Argentine subsidiaries; and (v) holding interest in other companies.
On November 1, 2019, RCSA and Femsa Comercio (“FEMCO”) received all the necessary approvals to form the joint venture, called as Rede Integrada de Lojas de Conveniências e Proximidade S.A (“Rede”). The details of this operation are described in Note 13.c.
In the Special Shareholder´s Meeting (“AGE”), held on June 2, 2021, the Company's shareholders approved the change of the corporate name to Raízen S.A, as disclosed in Note 32.
On August 3, 2021, Raízen's Board of Directors announced the fixing of the price per preferred share of its initial public offering and on August 5, 2021, within the scope of its initial public offering of shares (“IPO”) of the Company, the process of trading its preferred shares at B3 SA – Brasil, Bolsa. See details about the transaction as disclosed in Note 32.
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Notes from management to the combined
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated
Agreement for acquisition of Biosev S.A. ("Biosev")
On February 8, 2021, Raízen entered into a acquisition agreement with Biosev and Hédera Investimentos e Participações S.A. (“Hédera”), as the controlling shareholder of Biosev, among other parties, through which Raízen agreed to, subject to the terms and conditions established therein, acquire up to 100% of the shares issued by Biosev.
The acquisition of Biosev was completed on August 10, 2021, with the fulfillment of all the conditions precedent established in the aforementioned acquisition agreement. See details about the transaction as disclosed in Note 32.
(c) Covid-19
In March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Covid-19 outbreak to be a pandemic. The government authorities of various countries, including Brazil, imposed virus containment restrictions. The Group implemented a contingency plan with the objective of preserving the health and integrity of its employees, in addition to ensuring the safety and continuity of its operations, since the sale and distribution of fuels are considered essential activities.
In this scenario, the Group has been monitoring the effects on its business and on the assessment of the key critical accounting estimates and judgments, as well as on other balances with the potential to generate uncertainties and impacts on the financial statements. The most significant assessments and the main effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on the results of operations are as follows:
(i) Going concern assumption
The Group's financial statements were prepared and are disclosed considering the going concern assumption regarding its key activities.
(ii) Impairment of non-financial assets and tax credits
The Group assessed the indications of impairment losses on nonfinancial assets and tax credits and concluded that, even with a potential reduction in cash flows and in expected statement of income for the 2021/22 harvest, the value in use of the cash-generating units continues to be significantly higher than the carrying amount, and, in the case of taxes, the expectation of the taxable base of the main taxes remains, in addition to the fact that most of the taxes do not have an expiry date for offsetting purposes.
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Notes from management to the combined |
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021 |
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated |
(iii) Allowance for expected credit losses
The impairment losses associated with the credit risk on financial assets are calculated based on the future expectation of loss, considering the individual situation of the clients and of the economic group to which they belong. Considering that RCSA operates mostly with security interest from its clients and RESA operates mostly with large trading companies, carries out a careful credit analysis and when applicable requires cash advances for shipping of products, there was no significant additional recognition due to Covid-19.
(iv) Net realizable value of inventories
The Group uses the estimated sales price in the ordinary course of business, net of selling expenses, as net realizable value assumption. Therefore, the decline in prices, mainly for ethanol in Brazil and oil products in Argentina, impacted by the drop in consumption caused by social isolation, resulted in a consolidated amount of provision for estimated losses on the realization of inventories of R$ 42,707 as of March 31, 2021.
(v) Liquidity
During the pandemic period, the Group adopted a conservative strategy of maintaining liquidity levels above those normally adopted. Still during the year ended on March 31, 2021, the Company had access to various sources of financing, having raised funds in the international and domestic securities markets, in addition to the usual sources from financial institutions, in the amount of R$ 3,584,510. Furthermore, the Group had access to revolving credit facilities, credit lines that have not been used to date, totaling US$ 1 billion. In the year ended March 31, 2021, the Company received an upgrade in its credit rating by Moody’s to an investment grade and maintaining them for S&P and Fitch, as disclosed in Note 27.k.
The Group ended the fiscal year ended on March 31, 2021 with a consolidated cash of R$ 6,512,805, consolidated working capital (current assets less current liabilities) of R$ 4,009,344, and consolidated net income of R$ 1,546,841.
(vi) Capex
The Group does not expect significant reductions or impacts on its recurring and operating investments for the 2021/22 harvest, but rather a rationalization of expansion projects not related to the Raízen Group's operating activities, which will be postponed to the coming years.
(vii) Leases
There were no changes in the amounts previously recorded as right-of-use assets or lease liabilities as a result of a contractual modification related to Covid-19.
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Notes from management to the combined
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated
(viii) Contractual commitments
To date, there has been no enforcement either against or in favor of the Company on its agreements, whether through termination or force majeure provisions.
(d) Other information
Currently, the synergy between RESA and RCSA gives the Raízen Group a unique position in the Brazilian and Latin American markets. The two companies complement each other, thus presenting the combined consolidated business is currently fundamental for the market to view Raízen Group as a whole.
Although they are not organized as a group under article 265 of the Brazilian Corporation Law (“LSA”), the Raízen Group companies present these financial statements to present information that best reflects the generation of gross cash from its activities.
The combined consolidated financial statements of Raízen Group are presented exclusively for the purpose of providing, through a single set of financial statements, information relating to all activities of the Raízen Group, regardless of its corporate structure.
Therefore, these combined consolidated financial statements do not represent the individual or consolidated financial statements of an entity and its subsidiaries and should not be considered for purposes of calculating dividends, taxes or for other corporate purposes, nor can they be used as an indication of the financial performance that could be obtained if the entities considered in the combination had operated as a single independent entity or as an indication of the profit or loss from these entities’ operations for any year in the future.
2. Presentation of the financial statements and significant accounting policies
2.1. Basis of preparation
The combined consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”), and evidence all relevant information specific to the financial statements, and only such information, which is consistent with that used for management of the Company.
Issue of these combined consolidated financial statements was authorized by management on December 17, 2021.
2.2. Combination criteria
These combined consolidated financial statements include the following entities: (i) Raízen Energia S.A. and its subsidiaries, and (ii) Raízen Combustíveis S.A. and its subsidiaries.
Notes from management to the combined
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated
In the combination, the balances receivable and payable, revenues, expenses and unrealized profits arising from transactions between those companies, where applicable, were eliminated.
The breakdown of assets and equity for the years ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, and profit or loss and other comprehensive income of the companies for the years ended March 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, which are part of the combined consolidated financial information and the respective combined consolidated balances, eliminating related-party transactions, are presented below:
| Total assets | | Total equity |
| 2021 | | 2020 | | 2021 | | 2020 |
Raízen Energia S.A. and subsidiaries | 43,529,876 | | 44,900,004 | | 6,909,313 | | 7,588,177 |
Raízen Combustíveis S.A. and subsidiaries | 31,392,153 | | 29,179,467 | | 5,609,842 | | 4,153,554 |
| 74,922,029 | | 74,079,471 | | 12,519,155 | | 11,741,731 |
Elimination of sales transactions, unrealized profits and financial transactions | (7,876,673) | | (8,480,103) | | (20,763) | | (11,628) |
Combined consolidated balances | 67,045,356 | | 65,599,368 | | 12,498,392 | | 11,730,103 |
| Net income (loss) | | Other comprehensive income |
| 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Raízen Energia S.A. and its subsidiaries | 593,948 | | 273,979 | | 473,022 | | (669,947) | | (16,631) | | 247,607 |
Raízen Combustíveis S.A. and its subsidiaries | 1,039,344 | | 2,100,884 | | 1,708,021 | | 1,627,236 | | 2,951,735 | | 1,568,150 |
| 1,633,292 | | 2,374,863 | | 2,181,043 | | 957,289 | | 2,935,104 | | 1,815,757 |
Elimination of commercial transactions, unrealized profits and financial transactions | (86,451) | | 20,854 | | 54,072 | | (9,135) | | (1,256) | | 2,439 |
Combined consolidated income | 1,546,841 | | 2,395,717 | | 2,235,115 | | 948,154 | | 2,933,848 | | 1,818,196 |
The combined consolidated financial statements are a single set of financial statements from two or more entities that are under common shared control. RESA and RCSA used the definition of control in line with IFRS 10 - Consolidated Financial Statements, both for evaluation of the existence of common shared control and for the consolidation procedure.
(a) Basis of measurement
The combined consolidated financial statements were prepared on a historical cost basis, except, when applicable, for the valuation of certain assets and liabilities, such as short-term investments, marketable securities, inventories, financial instruments (including derivative instruments), certain loans and financing, and biological assets, which are measured at fair value.
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consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021 |
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated |
(b) Functional and presentation currency
The combined consolidated financial statements are presented in Brazilian reais, which is also the Group’s functional currency. The functional currency of subsidiaries operating in the international economic environment is the U.S. dollar. All balances were rounded to the nearest thousand, unless otherwise stated. The financial statements of each subsidiary included in the consolidation and combination, as well as those used as a basis for investments measured by the equity method, are prepared based on the functional currency of each entity. For subsidiaries located abroad, their assets and liabilities were converted into Reais at the exchange rate at the end of the year and the results were calculated at the average monthly rate during the year. The translation effects are stated in equity from these subsidiaries.
(c) Significant accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions
The preparation of the combined consolidated financial statements requires that management make judgments and estimates and adopt assumptions that affect the amounts disclosed referring to revenues, expenses, assets, and liabilities as of the financial statements reporting date.
These estimates and assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Changes in accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any subsequent years affected.
If there is a significant change in the facts and circumstances on which the assumptions and estimates are based, statement of income and the financial position of the Group could be significantly impacted.
Significant accounting estimates and assumptions are as follows:
Income tax, social contribution tax and other taxes payable
The Group is subject to income tax and social contribution, when applicable, in all countries in which it operates. Accordingly, a significant judgment call is required to determine the provision for these taxes.
In certain transactions, the final determination of the tax is uncertain. When applicable, the Group also recognizes provisions to cover certain situations in which it is probable that additional tax amounts will be due. When the result of these matters is different from the amounts initially estimated and recorded, these differences affect current and deferred tax assets and liabilities and income or comprehensive income for the period in which the definitive amount is determined.
Deferred income tax and social contribution
Deferred income and social contribution tax assets are recognized for all unused tax losses to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which losses can be used in the future. Additionally, the Group recognizes deferred taxes based on temporary differences determined from the tax base and the carrying amount of certain assets and liabilities, using the rates in force. Management’s significant professional judgment is required to determine the deferred income and social contribution tax assets to be recognized based on reasonable timing and future taxable profit level, jointly with future tax planning strategies (Note 19).
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Notes from management to the combined
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated
Biological assets
Biological assets are measured at fair value on each statement of financial position date and the effects of changes in fair value between periods are allocated directly to the cost of products sold (Note 8).
Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets, including goodwill
The accounting treatment of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets includes making estimates to determine the useful life for depreciation and amortization purposes, in addition to the fair value on the acquisition date, especially regarding assets acquired in business combinations. The Group annually assesses the impairment indicators of goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives. Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets with finite lives, subject to depreciation and amortization, are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Determination of the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which goodwill was attributed also includes the use of estimates and requires significant judgment by management (Note 13).
Provision for legal disputes
The Group recognizes the provision for tax, civil, labor and environmental legal disputes. Determination of the likelihood of loss includes determination of evidence available, hierarchy of laws, jurisprudence available, more recent court decisions and relevance thereof in legal system, as well as evaluation of internal and external attorneys. Such provisions are reviewed and adjusted to take into account changes in circumstances, such as statute of limitations applicable, tax inspection conclusions or additional exposures identified based on new matters or court decisions. See Note 20.
Fair value of financial instruments
When the fair value of financial assets and liabilities presented in the statement of financial position may not be obtained from active markets, it is determined using valuation techniques, including the discounted cash flow method. The data for these methods are based on those adopted in the market, whenever possible. However, when this is not possible, a certain level of judgment is required to establish the fair value. Judgment includes considerations of the inputs used, such as liquidity risk, credit risk and volatility. Changes in the assumptions relating to these factors could affect the reported fair value of financial instruments (Note 27).
Right of use and lease liabilities
Management exercises significant judgment in determining the assumptions used to measure right of use and lease liabilities, such as determining the term of the various lease agreements, discount rates, the agreements that are within the scope of the standard, and the impacts of any changes in the assumptions associated with the judgments and estimates adopted by the Group and its subsidiaries. Further details are presented in Note 17.
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Notes from management to the combined
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated
2.3. Basis of consolidation
As of March 31, 2021 and 2020, the combined consolidated financial statements include information on RESA and its subsidiaries, RCSA and its subsidiaries, and boutique investment funds. Direct subsidiaries of RCSA and RESA and the investment funds are listed below:
RESA’s subsidiaries | | Direct and indirect interest |
| | 2021 | | 2020 |
Agrícola Ponte Alta Ltda. | | 100% | | 100% |
Benálcool Açúcar e Álcool Ltda. | | 100% | | 100% |
Bioenergia Araraquara Ltda. | | 100% | | 100% |
Bioenergia Barra Ltda. | | 100% | | 100% |
Bioenergia Caarapó Ltda. | | 100% | | 100% |
Bioenergia Costa Pinto Ltda. | | 100% | | 100% |
Bioenergia Gasa Ltda. | | 100% | | 100% |
Bioenergia Jataí Ltda. | | 100% | | 100% |
Bioenergia Maracaí Ltda. | | 100% | | 100% |
Bioenergia Rafard Ltda. | | 100% | | 100% |
Bioenergia Serra Ltda | | 100% | | 100% |
Bioenergia Tarumã Ltda. | | 100% | | 100% |
Bioenergia Univalem Ltda. | | 100% | | 100% |
Raízen Araraquara Açúcar e Álcool Ltda. | | 100% | | 100% |
Raízen Ásia PT Ltd. | | 100% | | 100% |
RZ Agrícola Caarapó Ltda. | | 100% | | 100% |
Raízen Biogás SPE Ltda. | | 100% | | 100% |
Raízen Biotecnologia S.A. | | 100% | | 100% |
Raízen Biomassa S.A | | 82% | | 82% |
Raízen Caarapó Açúcar e Álcool Ltda. | | 100% | | 100% |
Raízen Centroeste Açúcar e Álcool Ltda. | | 100% | | 100% |
Raízen GD Ltda. | | 100% | | 100% |
Raízen Energy Finance Ltd. | | 100% | | 100% |
Raízen Fuels Finance S.A. | | 100% | | 100% |
Raízen-Geo Biogás S.A. | | 85% | | 85% |
Raízen International Universal Corp. | | 100% | | 100% |
Raízen North América, Inc. | | 100% | | 100% |
Raízen Paraguaçú Ltda. | | 100% | | 100% |
Raízen Trading LLP. | | 100% | | 100% |
Ryballa Participações Ltda. | | - | | 100% |
Raízen Trading Netherlands BV | | 100% | | - |
Raízen Trading AS | | 100% | | - |
Raízen Trading Colombia S.A.S. | | 100% | | - |
RWXE Participações S.A. | | 70% | | 70% |
São Joaquim Arrendamentos Agrícolas Ltda. | | - | | 100% |
Unimodal Ltda. | | 73% | | 73% |
WX Energy Comercializadora de Energia Ltda. | | 70% | | 70% |
RCSA’s subsidiaries | | Direct and indirect interest |
| | 2021 | | 2020 |
Blueway Trading Importação e Exportação Ltda. | | 100% | | 100% |
Petróleo Sabbá S.A. | | 80% | | 80% |
Raízen Argentina S.A. (1) | | 100% | | 100% |
Raízen Energina S.A. (1) | | 100% | | 100% |
Deheza S.A. (1) | | 100% | | 100% |
Estaciaón Lima S.A. (1) | | 100% | | 100% |
Raízen S.A. | | 100% | | 100% |
Raízen Mime Combustíveis S.A. | | 76% | | 76% |
Sabor Raíz Alimentação S.A. | | 69% | | 69% |
Saturno Investimentos Imobiliários Ltda. | | 100% | | 100% |
(1) Jointly called Raízen Argentina and subsidiaries, all based in Argentina, acquired by RCSA on October 1, 2018.
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Notes from management to the combined |
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021 |
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated |
Exclusive investment funds (“FI”) | | Total interest |
| | 2021 | | 2020 |
Fixed income IF for private credit RJ – Banco Santander S.A. | | 100% | | 100% |
Fixed income IF for private credit RAÍZEN I – Banco BNP PARIBAS BRASIL S.A. | | 100% | | 100% |
The subsidiaries are fully consolidated as from the control acquisition date and continue to be consolidated through the date on which such control ceases to exist. The financial statements of the subsidiaries are prepared for the same reporting period as that of the Group, using consistent accounting policies. Where necessary, adjustments are made to align the accounting policies with those adopted by the Group.
Balances and transactions arising from operations between combined consolidated companies, such as revenues and expenses and unrealized income (loss), are fully eliminated.
2.4. Description of significant accounting policies
The main accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are defined below. Those accounting policies have been applied consistently to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.
(a) Revenue recognition
Revenues from sale of products, including the resale of products on the foreign market (by the subsidiaries Raízen Trading LLP and Raízen International Universal Corporation and Raízen Argentina), are recognized on the delivery to the client. Delivery is considered to the moment when the client accepts the products and the risks and benefits from the ownership are transferred. Revenue is recognized at this time as long as revenue and costs can be reliably measured, receipt of the consideration is likely and there is no continuous involvement of management with the products. Sales prices are established based on purchase orders or contracts.
Service revenues are recognized when the valuation can be measured reliably, when it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity, when the stage of completion of the transaction at the end of the period can be determined and measured as well as the amount related to costs.
Revenue from the sale of cogeneration of power is recorded based on the power available on the network and at rates specified under the terms of the supply agreements or the market price in force, as applicable. The calculation of the volume of energy delivered to the buyer occurs monthly. Clients gain control of electricity from the moment they consume it. Due to the flow of billing of certain agreements, the electric power produced and sold through auction is initially recorded as anticipated revenue, recognized in statement of income for the year only when available for use by clients.
Energy operations are traded on an active market and, for accounting purposes, they meet the definition of financial instruments at fair value. The Company recognizes revenue when the energy is delivered to the client at the fair value of the consideration. In addition, unrealized net gains resulting from mark-to-market - difference between contracted and market prices - from open net contracted operations on the date of the financial statements are recognized as revenue.
Notes from management to the combined
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated
Revenue from rental and storage comprises rental of gas stations and storage of fuel at the terminals of RCSA and its subsidiaries and is recognized based on the effective provision of services, under Other operating income, net (Note 25).
Revenue is stated net of taxes (Federal VAT (“IPI”), State VAT (“ICMS”), Contribution Tax on Gross Revenue for Social Integration Program (“PIS”), Contribution Tax on Gross Revenue for Social Security Financing (“ COFINS ”), Social Contribution Tax for Intervention in the Economic Order (“CIDE”), Social Security Tax (“ INSS ”), Fuel Transfer Tax (“ITC”), Value Added Tax (“IVA”), Tax on Gross Income (“IIB”), among others, returns, rebates and discounts, amortization referring to exclusive supply rights, as well as eliminations of sales between group companies.
(b) Transactions in foreign currency
Foreign currency transactions are initially recognized by the Group's entities at the functional currency rate in effect on the transaction date or on the valuation dates, when the items are remeasured.
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency are converted into reais using the exchange rate in effect on the date of the respective statement of financial position, and foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from settlement of these transactions and from translation using the exchange rates at the year-end are recognized in the “Financial Result”, as finance income (costs), except when qualified as hedge accounting and, therefore, recognized in the statement of comprehensive income.
Nonmonetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rate as at the initial transaction date. Nonmonetary items measured at fair value in a foreign currency, if any, are translated using the exchange rates prevailing on the date when the fair value was determined.
(c) Financial instruments – initial recognition and subsequent measurement
(i) Financial assets
Measurement
Upon initial recognition, a financial asset is classified as measured: (i) at amortized cost; (ii) at fair value through other comprehensive income; or (iii) at fair value through profit or loss.
Reclassification between classes occurs when there is a change in the business model for management of financial assets and liabilities. In this case, all instruments related to the change are reclassified at the time of the change.
A financial asset is measured at amortized cost if it meets both of the following conditions and is not designated as measured at fair value through profit or loss: (i) the objective is to maintain financial assets to receive contractual cash flows; and (ii) its contractual terms generate, on specific dates, cash flows that are related to the payment of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.
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Notes from management to the combined
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated
A financial asset is measured at fair value through other comprehensive income if it meets both of the following conditions and is not designated as measured at fair value through profit or loss: (i) the objective is both the receipt of contractual cash flows and the sale of financial assets; and (ii) the contractual terms give rise, at specified dates, to cash flows that are Solely Payment of Principal and Interest (SPPI) on the principal amount outstanding.
All financial assets not classified as measured at amortized cost or at fair value through other comprehensive income, as described above, are classified as at fair value through profit or loss.
Business model evaluation
The Group conducts an assessment of the objective of the business model in which a financial asset is held in the portfolio because it better reflects the way in which the business is managed and the information is provided to management.
Information includes: (i) the policies and objectives set for the portfolio and the operation of the policies. These include the issue of whether management's strategy focuses on obtaining contractual interest income, maintaining a certain interest rate profile, the correspondence between the duration of financial assets and the duration of related liabilities or expected cash outflows, or the realization of cash flows through the sale of assets; (ii) how the portfolio's performance is assessed and reported to the Group management; (iii) the risks that affect the performance of the business model (and the financial asset held within that business model) and the way those risks are managed; (iv) how the business executives are compensated - for example, if the compensation is based on the fair value of the assets managed or on the contractual cash flows obtained; and (v) the frequency, volume and timing of sales of financial assets in previous periods, the reasons for such sales and expectations about future sales.
Transfers of financial assets to third parties in transactions that do not qualify for derecognition are not considered sales, in a manner consistent with the continuous recognition of the Group's assets.
Financial assets held for trading or managed with performance assessed based on fair value are measured at fair value through profit or loss.
Evaluation whether contractual cash flows are solely payments of principal and interest
For purposes of assessment of contractual cash flows, “principal” is defined as the fair value of the financial asset at initial recognition. “Interest” is substantially defined as a consideration for the time value of money and the credit risk associated with the principal outstanding over a given period of time and the other basic risks and costs of borrowing (for example, liquidity risk and administrative costs), as well as a profit margin.
The Group considers the contractual terms of the instrument to assess whether the contractual cash flows are solely payments of principal and interest. This includes assessing whether the financial asset contains a contractual term that could change the timing or the value of the contractual cash flows so that it would not meet this condition. When making this assessment, the Group considers: (i) contingent events that change the amount or timing of cash flows; (ii) terms that can adjust the contractual rate, including variable rates; (iii) prepayment and extension of the term; and (iv) the terms that limit the Group's access to cash flows from specific assets (for example, based on the performance of an asset).
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Notes from management to the combined |
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021 |
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Impairment of financial assets
The Group applies the expected credit loss model to financial assets measured at amortized cost, contractual assets and debt instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income, but not to investments in equity instruments.
The expected loss matrix adopted by the Group considers the grouping of clients with similar default characteristics, by sales channel and rating (client risk rating, measured internally).
(ii) Financial liabilities
These are measured at amortized cost and fair value through profit or loss, comprising, in the case of the Group, mostly loans and financing, balances payable to suppliers and related parties, and derivative financial instruments.
Payments of interest on loans and financing are classified as cash flow from financing activities.
(iii) Offset of financial instruments – net presentation
Financial assets and liabilities are presented net in the statement of financial position if, and only if, there is a currently enforceable legal right to offset the recognized amounts, and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
(iv) Derecognition (write-off)
A financial asset is derecognized when: (i) the rights to receive cash flows from the asset expire; and (ii) the Group transfers its rights to receive cash flows from the asset or assumes an obligation to fully pay the cash flows received to a third party under a pass-through arrangement, and (a) the Group transfers substantially all risks and rewards of the asset, or (b) the Group neither transfers nor retains substantially all risks and rewards related to the asset, but transfers control thereover.
A financial liability is written off when the obligation under the liability is extinguished, which means when the obligation specified in the contract is settled, canceled or expires. When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender in substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as the derecognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability. The difference in the respective book values is recognized in the statement of income.
(v) Derivative financial instruments and hedge accounting
The cash flow hedging relationships of highly probable future exports or imports are considered to be continuous hedging relationships and qualify for hedge accounting.
Initial recognition and subsequent measurement
The Group uses derivative financial instruments, such as currency forward contracts, commodity forward contracts and swaps to hedge against the risk of changes in exchange rates and commodity prices. Derivative financial instruments designated in hedging transactions are initially recognized at fair value on the date when the derivative contract is entered into, and are subsequently also revalued at fair value. Derivatives are stated as financial assets when the instrument's fair value is positive and as financial liabilities when negative.
Grupo Raízen |
Notes from management to the combined |
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021 |
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated |
Any gains or losses resulting from changes in the fair value of derivatives during the year are recognized directly in profit or loss, with the exception of instruments designated as hedge accounting, such as cash flow hedge, which is recognized directly in equity, in other comprehensive income. The fair value of financial instruments that do not qualify as hedge accounting are recognized in profit or loss for the year, in the case of instruments related to operating transactions, in operating accounts (for example: revenue, cost, expenses) and, in the case of instruments related to financial operations, as finance income (costs).
The following classifications apply for hedge accounting purposes: (i) fair value hedge by hedging against exposure to changes in the fair value of a recognized asset or liability or an unrecognized firm commitment, or an identified part of such an asset, liability or firm commitment that is attributable to a specific risk and may affect profit or loss; (ii) cash flow hedge by hedging against changes in cash flows that are attributable to a specific risk associated with a recognized asset or liability or a highly probable anticipated transaction that may affect profit or loss; or (iii) net investment hedge in a foreign operating unit.
Upon initial recognition of a hedge relationship, the Group formally classifies and documents the hedge relationship to which the Group wishes to apply hedge accounting, as well as management's risk management objective and strategy for policy-based hedge purposes. and robust practices exercised by management, which, among others, provides that there is no over hedge in relation to the underlying instruments.
The documentation substantially includes: (i) identification of the hedging instrument, (ii) the hedged item or transaction, (iii) the nature of the hedged risk, (iv) statement confirming that the transaction is within management's policies and practices, and ( v) statement confirming the correlation of the hedging instrument for the purpose of offsetting the exposure to the change in the fair value of the hedged item or cash flows related to the hedged risk. The highly probable nature of the projected hedged transaction as well as the projected periods of transfer of gains or losses arising from hedging instruments from equity to profit or loss, are also included in the hedging relationship documentation.
In practice, the main hedges that meet the criteria for hedge accounting are listed below:
Cash flow hedge
The effective potion of the gain or loss of the hedging instrument is recognized directly in equity, under other comprehensive income, while the ineffective portion is recognized immediately in profit or loss for the year.
Grupo Raízen |
Notes from management to the combined |
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021 |
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated |
The amounts recorded in other comprehensive income are transferred to profit or loss when the hedged transaction affects profit or loss, for example, when the hedged income or expense is recognized or when a forecasted sale occurs. When the hedged item is the cost of a nonfinancial asset or liability, the amounts recorded in equity are transferred to the initial carrying amount of the nonfinancial asset or liability. If occurrence of the expected transaction or firm commitment is no longer expected, the amounts previously recognized in equity are transferred to profit or loss. If the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated or exercised without replacement or rollover, or if its classification as hedge is revoked, gains or losses previously recognized in comprehensive income remain in equity until the expected transaction or firm commitment affects profit or loss.
Net investment hedge in foreign entities
Hedge of net investment in foreign operations is accounted for similarly to cash flow hedge. Any gain or loss on the hedging instrument related to the effective hedge portion is recognized under equity, in “Equity adjustments”. The gain or loss related to the ineffective portion is immediately recognized in profit or loss. Accumulated gains and losses in equity are included in profit or loss for the year, when the foreign investment is sold.
Fair value hedge and fair value option of certain financial liabilities
The Group designates certain debts (Note 18) as liabilities measured at fair value through profit or loss, to eliminate or significantly reduce inconsistencies in measurement that would otherwise result in the recognition of gains or losses on the loans and derivatives on different bases. As a result, fluctuations in the fair value of loans are recognized under finance income (costs), as fair value of financial instruments payable, classified in the finance cost group.
Fair value hedge - inventories
The Group designates inventories of by-products with pegged derivatives at fair value, as detailed in Note 27.e.
(d) Decarbonization credits (“CBIO”)
RCSA is a fossil fuel distributor and has carbon credit retirement goals established by Brazil’s National Petroleum Agency (“ANP”) and the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) under the terms of the new Brazil’s National Biofuels Policy. Carbon credit is an asset that must be converted into cash through a transaction carried out by B3. Group classifies the carbon credits as a financial asset measured at fair value through profit or loss. They are recognized under Other receivables, in current assets, and initially measured based on the carbon credit acquisition price. The goals established and published by the ANP remain in force until December of each year and are recorded by RCSA as provision in Other liabilities, in current liabilities.
Grupo Raízen |
Notes from management to the combined |
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021 |
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated |
(e) Inventories
In general, inventories are valued at the average cost of acquisition or production, with the exception of inventories of Raízen Trading and of the companies in Brazil with pegged derivatives, which are measured at fair value (Note 2.3.c), not exceeding net realizable value. The costs of finished products and work in process comprise raw materials, direct labor, other direct costs and respective direct production expenses (based on normal operating capacity), less borrowing costs. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs to sell.
Estimated losses on slow-moving or obsolete storeroom inventories are recorded when there is no movement during a reasonable period of use or sale and they are not considered strategic by the group.
(f) Assets from contracts with clients
The assets from contracts with clients correspond to the bonuses granted to RCSA clients and are subject to deadlines and performance obligations, particularly the use of the quantities provided for in supply contracts. As the contractual conditions are met, bonuses are amortized and recognized in the statement of income, under Net operating revenue (Note 23).
(g) Investments in associates and joint ventures
Investments in entities over which the Group has significant influence or shared control are accounted for using the equity method, initially recorded in the statement of financial position at cost, plus changes after the acquisition of equity interest.
The statement of income reflects the share of the profit or loss of associates and joint ventures based on the equity pickup method. When a change is directly recorded in equity of the associate or joint venture, the Group recognizes its portion in the variations occurred and discloses this fact in the statement of changes in equity. After application of the equity method, the Group establishes whether an additional impairment loss on its investment should be recorded. The Group establishes, at each statement of financial position date, whether there is objective evidence that the investment in the associate or joint venture is impaired. If that is the case, the Group calculates the impairment amount as the difference between the recoverable amount and the carrying amount of the associate and joint venture and records this amount in the statement of income.
The accounting policies of the associates and joint ventures are adjusted, when necessary, to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the Group.
(h) Biological assets
Biological assets refer to sugarcane plantations, which are measured at fair value, excluding the land on which they are planted, according to the discounted cash flow method.
For sugarcane, RESA uses future cash flows discounted at present value and projected according to the productivity cycle estimated for each harvest, taking into account the estimated useful life of the assets, the prices of total recoverable sugar, estimated yields and estimated costs related to production, harvesting, loading and transport for each hectare planted.
Notes from management to the combined
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated
Changes in fair values between the years, as well as their amortization, are allocated to profit or loss under Cost of products sold.
(i) Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant, and equipment items, including sugarcane plantation, are measured at historical acquisition, less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any.
Cost includes expenses directly attributable to acquisition of an asset. The cost of assets built by the Company includes materials and direct labor, and any other cost to bring the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to operate as intended by management, as well as borrowing costs on qualifying assets. Borrowing costs related to funds raised for construction in progress are capitalized upon completion of these projects.
RESA and its subsidiaries carry out the main scheduled maintenance activities at their industrial units on an annual basis (off-season). This usually occurs between the months of January to March and aim to inspect and replace components.
The key annual maintenance costs of RESA and its subsidiaries include labor costs, materials, external services, and overheads allocated during the off-season period. These costs are classified as parts and components with frequent replacement, under property, plant, and equipment, and are fully amortized in the following harvest.
The cost of an equipment item that requires annual replacement is accounted for as a component of the cost of the equipment and depreciated during the following harvest. The costs of periodic maintenance are usually recorded as expenses when incurred since the replaced components do not improve the production capacity or introduce improvements to the equipment.
At RCSA and its subsidiaries, expected expenses with removal of fuel storage tanks are estimated and recorded as part of the cost of property, plant and equipment, matched against the provision that will support such expenses, in current and non-current liabilities, depending on the expected term of the obligation.
Repair and maintenance expenses are charged to profit or loss as incurred. The cost of any renewal that increases the useful life shall be recorded in assets and included in the asset’s carrying amount if it is probable that the future economic benefits after the renewal will exceed the performance standard initially assessed for the existing asset and these benefits will flow to the Group. Major renovations are depreciated over the remaining useful life of the related asset.
Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the sales amounts with the carrying amount and are recognized in Other operating revenue, net in the statement of income.
Land is not depreciated. As of March 31, 2021, and 2020, the depreciation of such assets was calculated based on the estimated useful life of each asset. The weighted average annual depreciation rates are as follows:
Grupo Raízen
Notes from management to the combined
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated
Class of Property, plant, and equipment | 2021 | | 2020 |
Buildings and improvements | 2% | | 3% |
Machinery, equipment and facilities | 5% | | 5% |
Aircraft and vehicles | 8% | | 8% |
Furniture, fixtures and IT equipment | 11% | | 13% |
Sugarcane planting | 20% | | 20% |
The residual values and useful lives of assets are reviewed by competent technical members and adjusted, if necessary, at each year end.
(j) Leases
With the adoption of IFRS 16 - Leases, in 2019, the Group started to recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability at the lease commencement date.
The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that were not paid on the transition date, discounted using the Group's incremental rate on loans, a fixed nominal rate based on the Group's indebtedness, equivalent to approximately 100% of the CDI for recognized leases. In the years ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, the discount rates applied in accordance with the contractual term were as follows:
| | Nominal | | Actual |
Contractual terms (years) | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2021 | | 2020 |
1 year | | 3.1% | | 5.0% | | -0.5% | | 1.6% |
2 years | | 4.5% | | 5.6% | | 0.7% | | 1.9% |
3 years | | 5.6% | | 6.2% | | 1.5% | | 2.3% |
4 years | | 6.3% | | 6.6% | | 2.1% | | 2.7% |
5 years | | 6.8% | | 6.9% | | 2.5% | | 3.0% |
6 years | | 7.2% | | 7.1% | | 2.9% | | 3.1% |
7 years | | 7.6% | | 7.3% | | 3.1% | | 3.3% |
8 years | | 7.8% | | 7.4% | | 3.3% | | 3.4% |
9 years | | 8.0% | | 7.6% | | 3.5% | | 3.5% |
More than 10 years | | 8.1% | | 7.7% | | 3.6% | | 3.6% |
| | | | | | | | | |
The lease term is equivalent to the minimum non-cancellable period of the contracts and the Group does not add to the lease term, the years covered by a renewal option, except in cases where the Group is reasonably certain that the renewal option will be exercised, such as for example, in the case of agricultural contracts in which it has the prerogative of renewal for a pre-established number of harvests under the terms of the contract.
The right-of-use asset is initially measured at cost, comprising the value of the initial measurement of the lease liability and, when applicable, adjusted for any lease payments made in advance, initial direct costs incurred, cost estimates for dismantling and removal, and incentives received.
The right-of-use asset is subsequently depreciated using the same depreciation method applied to similar property, plant, and equipment items and, if applicable, will also be reduced by impairment losses.
Grupo Raízen
Notes from management to the combined
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated
The Group remeasures the lease liability if there is a change in the lease term or if there is a change in future lease payments resulting from a change in the index or rate used to determine these payments, and the remeasurement of the lease liability is recognized as an adjustment to the right-of-use asset.
(k) Intangible assets
Goodwill
Goodwill is the positive difference between the amount paid for the acquisition of a business and the net fair value of the assets and liabilities of the acquiree, measured by the expected future profitability. Goodwill on acquisitions of subsidiaries is disclosed under Investments and Intangible assets, in the individual and consolidated financial statements, respectively.
Goodwill generated from acquisitions of Brazilian entities are recorded at cost and the goodwill resulting from the acquisition of an entity abroad (with a functional currency different from the Parent Company) is converted by the closing rate. Goodwill is recorded at cost, less any impairment losses, when applicable, subjected to testing at least annually. For impairment test purposes, goodwill acquired in a business combination is, as of acquisition date, allocated to each cash generating unit of the Company expected to benefit from the business combination, regardless of other assets or liabilities of the acquiree being attributed to these units.
Intangible assets with defined useful life
Intangible assets with defined useful lives are carried at cost, less accumulated amortization, and impairment losses, when applicable.
As of March 31, 2021 and 2020, the annual weighted average amortization rates are as follows:
Class of intangible asset | | Rates |
Software license (1) | | 20% |
Brands (2) | | 10% |
Contractual relationships with clients (3) | | 7% |
Agricultural partnership agreements | | 9% |
Sugarcane supply agreements (4) | | 10% |
Technology (5) | | 10% |
Residual values and useful lives of the assets are reviewed and adjusted, if applicable, at the end of each year.
(1) Software license
Licenses acquired for computer programs are capitalized and amortized over their estimated useful life by the Group. Software maintenance costs are expensed as incurred. Expenses directly associated with software, controlled by the Group, which are likely to generate economic benefits greater than costs for more than one year, are recognized as intangible assets.
Grupo Raízen
Notes from management to the combined
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated
(2) Brands
It corresponds to the right of use of the Shell’s brand, contributed in the formation of Raízen by shareholder Shell, recognized at historical cost. The brand is amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the right.
(3) Contractual relationships with clients
It corresponds to the intangible asset with a defined useful life acquired in the business combination of Raízen Argentina and recognized at fair value on the acquisition date. Amortization is calculated using the straight-line method over the expected life of the contractual relationship with the client.
(4) Agricultural partnership and sugarcane supply agreements
These classes of intangible assets were acquired in a business combination and were recognized at fair value on the acquisition date. They have a finite useful life and are recorded at cost less accumulated amortization. Amortization is calculated using the straight-line method over the expected life of the contractual relationship with the supplier and the client.
(5) Technology
Refers to technologies developed by Iogen Corp. for the production of second-generation ethanol (“E2G”), represented by contractual rights including exclusivity to RESA for the sale of these rights in the territories in which it operates.
(l) Impairment of non-financial assets
Group assesses if there are indications of loss of value of an asset on an annual basis. If indications are identified, the Group estimates the asset’s recoverable amount. The recoverable amount of an asset item is the higher of: (a) its fair value less costs that would be incurred to sell it, and (b) its value in use. When necessary, the value in use is usually determined based on the discounted cash flow resulting from the continuous use of the asset until the end of its useful life.
Regardless of the existence of indications of impairment, goodwill, and intangible assets with an indefinite useful life, if any, are tested for impairment annually.
When the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount, the loss is recognized as an operating expense in the statement of income.
(m) Provisions
Provisions are recognized when: (i) the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events, (ii) it is likely that an outflow of funds will be required to settle the obligation, and (iii) amount may be reliably estimated.
Notes from management to the combined
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated
(n) Employee benefits
The Group has a supplementary pension plan composed of a defined contribution plan and a defined benefit portion, intended for all employees.
For the defined contribution, the expense is recognized in P&L when it occurs, while, for the defined benefit, the Group recognizes a liability based on a methodology that considers a series of factors that are determined by actuarial calculations, which use certain assumptions to determine the cost (or revenue) for the pension plan.
Actuarial gains or losses arising from adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are recorded directly in equity as other comprehensive income, when incurred.
Past service costs are immediately recognized in the statement of income.
(o) Income tax and social contribution
Income and social contribution tax income (expenses) for the year comprise current and deferred taxes. Income taxes are recognized in statement of income, except to the extent they relate to items directly recognized in equity or comprehensive income, as applicable. In this case, the taxes are also recognized in equity or comprehensive income.
Current and deferred income tax and social contribution are determined based on the tax legislation enacted or substantially enacted at the date of the statement of financial position in the countries where the Group entities operate and generate taxable profit. Management regularly assesses the positions assumed in the income tax calculations with respect to situations in which applicable tax regulations give rise to different interpretations, and records provisions, when appropriate, based on estimated amounts payable to tax authorities.
Income tax is calculated on taxable profit at a rate of 15%, plus surtax of 10% on profit exceeding R$ 240 over 12 months, whereas social contribution tax is calculated at a rate of 9% on taxable profit, both recognized on an accrual basis. In other words, the Group is subject to a theoretical combined tax rate equivalent to 34%.
Deferred income tax and social contribution related to income and social contribution tax losses and temporary differences are stated net in the statement of financial position when there is a legal right and the intention to offset them when calculating current taxes, related to the same legal entity and the same tax authority.
Accordingly, deferred tax assets and liabilities in different entities or different countries are usually presented separately, and not on a net basis. Deferred taxes are calculated based on the rates established upon their realization and are reviewed annually.
Tax prepayments or current amounts subject to offsetting are stated under current or non-current assets, according to their estimated realization.
Notes from management to the combined
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated
(p) Capital and remuneration to shareholders
Capital is comprised by common and preferred shares. Incremental expenses directly attributable to the issue of shares, when incurred, are presented as a deduction from equity, as additional capital contribution, net of tax effects.
Preferred shares are segregated into liability and equity components based on the contractual terms, if any.
At the subsidiaries RESA and RCSA, the only class A preferred share, as well as each common share, entitles to one vote in resolutions at the general meetings, as well as fixed annual dividends of R$0.01 (one cent). These voting rights are restricted to the parent companies and not to the Group.
Non-voting class B preferred shares issued by RESA are intended to reimburse assets, mostly represented by tax benefits, contributed by the shareholders Cosan and Shell, respectively, to the extent they are used by the Group.
Non-voting class D preferred shares entitle the shareholder Shell to the receipt of fixed annual dividends, relating to both RESA and RCSA
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Distribution of profits to shareholders is made in the form of dividends and/or interest on equity based on the limits defined in the bylaws of RESA and RCSA and the laws in force.
Non-voting class E preferred shares issued by RCSA entitle the shareholder Shell to the receipt of fixed annual dividends.
Distribution of profits to the shareholder is made in the form of dividends and/or interest on equity based on the limits defined in the bylaws of RCSA and the laws in force. They are classified as cash flow from financing activities, when paid.
(q) Business combinations
The Group adopts the acquisition method to account for business combinations. The consideration transferred for acquisition of a subsidiary is the fair value of the assets transferred, liabilities assumed, and any equity instruments issued by the Group. The consideration transferred includes the fair value of any asset or liability resulting from a contingent consideration arrangement, where applicable. Acquisition-related costs are recorded in statement of income as incurred. Identifiable assets acquired, liabilities (including contingent) assumed in a business combination are initially measured at fair value on the acquisition date.
The Group recognizes the noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, both for its fair value and for the proportional portion of the noncontrolling interest in the fair value of the acquiree's net assets. Measurement of the noncontrolling interest is determined for each acquisition made.
The excess of the consideration transferred and of the fair value on the date of acquisition of any previous equity interest in the acquiree in relation to the fair value of the Group's interest in the net identifiable assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. When applicable, in acquisitions in which the Group attributes fair value to noncontrolling interests, the determination of goodwill also includes the value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, and goodwill is determined considering the interest of the Company and of noncontrolling interests. When the consideration transferred is less than the fair value of the net assets of the acquiree, the difference is recognized directly in statement of income for the year as a bargain purchase.
Grupo Raízen
Notes from management to the combined
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated
(r) Environmental issues
The Group minimizes the risks associated with environmental issues through operating procedures and controls and investments in pollution control systems and equipment. The Group records a provision for loss on environmental expenses to the extent that it is necessary to carry out environmental remediation of the damage caused.
2.5. Impacts of the new IFRS and IFRIC on the combined consolidated financial statements
The following amendments were adopted for the first time for the year beginning April 1, 2020:
- Definition of material: amendments to IAS 1 - Presentation of financial statements and IAS 8 - Accounting policies, changes in accounting estimates and errors;
- Definition of business: amendments to IFRS 3 - Business combination;
- IBOR reform: amendments to IFRS 9, IAS 39 38 and IFRS 7 40 - Financial instruments; and
- Revised Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting.
The above amendments did not significantly impact the Group.
Grupo Raízen |
Notes from management to the combined |
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021 |
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated |
2.6. New IFRS and IFRIC (IFRS’ Interpretations Committee) applicable to financial statements
The following amendments have been issued by the IASB but are not yet effective for the year ended March 31, 2021.
• | Amendments to IFRS 9, IAS 39 and IFRS 7 - Financial instruments, IFRS 4 - Insurance contracts and IFRS 16 - Leases: the amendments provided for in Phase 2 of the IBOR reform address issues that may affect the financial statements during the reform of a benchmark interest rate, including the effects of changes in contractual cash flows or hedging relationships arising from the replacement of a rate with an alternative benchmark rate (replacement issues). The effective date of application of this amendment is January 1, 2021 and, in the case of the Company, April 1, 2021. The Group's contracts linked to the Euro Interbank Offered Rate (“EURIBOR”) and the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) are being reviewed between the parties and will be updated by the respective alternative rates disclosed, plus a spread. Management estimates that the updated cash flows will be economically equivalent to the original, and does not expect significant impacts related to this replacement. |
• | Amendment to IAS 16 - Property, plant, and equipment: in May 2020, the IASB issued an amendment that does not allow an entity to deduct from the cost of property, plant and equipment the amounts received from the sale of items produced while the asset is being prepared for its intended use. Such revenues and related costs must be recognized in statement of income for the year. The effective date of application of this amendment is January 1, 2022 and, in the case of the Group, April 1, 2022. |
• | Amendment to IAS 37 - Provisions, contingent liabilities, and contingent assets: in May 2020, the IASB issued this amendment to clarify that, for the purpose of assessing whether a contract is onerous, the cost of complying with the contract includes the incremental compliance costs of such contract and allocation of other costs directly related to compliance therewith. The effective date of application of this amendment is January 1, 2022 and, in the case of the Group, April 1, 2022. |
• | Amendment to IFRS 3 - Business combination: issued in May 2020, this amendment aims to replace the references from the previous version of the conceptual framework with the most recent one. The effective date of application of this amendment is January 1, 2022 and, in the case of the Group, April 1, 2022. |
• | Annual improvements - 2018-2020 cycle: in May 2020, the IASB issued the following amendments as part of the annual improvement process, applicable as of January 1, 2022 and, in the case of the Group, April 1, 2022: |
(i) IFRS 9 - Financial instruments: clarifies which rates should be included in the 10% test for the write-off of financial liabilities.
(ii) IFRS 16 - Leases: amendment to example 13 in order to exclude the example of lessor payments related to improvements in the leased property.
(iii) IFRS 1 – First-time adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards: simplifies the application of said standard by a subsidiary that adopts IFRS for the first time after its parent company, in relation to measurement of the accumulated amount of foreign exchange differences.
(iv) IAS 41 - Biological assets - removal of the requirement to exclude cash flows from taxation when measuring the fair value of biological assets and agricultural products, thus aligning the requirements for measuring fair value in IAS 41 with those of other IFRS standards.
There are no other IFRS standards or IFRIC interpretations not yet effective that could have a significant impact on the Group’s financial statements.
Grupo Raízen
Notes from management to the combined
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated
3. Cash and cash equivalents
| | | Average yield rate | | | | |
| Index | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2021 | | 2020 |
| | | | | | | | | |
Funds in banks and in cash | | | | | | | 2,179,403 | | 4,325,682 |
Values awaiting foreign exchange closure (1) | | | | | | | 1,087,345 | | 1,441,368 |
Interest earnings bank deposits: | | | | | | | | | |
CDB (Bank deposit certificate) and commitments (2) | CDI | | 98.7% | | 99.4% | | 3,246,057 | | 2,834,610 |
| | | | | | | | | |
Total short-term investments | | | | | | | 3,246,057 | | 2,834,610 |
| | | | | | | 6,512,805 | | 8,601,660 |
Domestic (local currency) | | | | | | | 3,020,907 | | 3,071,694 |
Abroad (foreign currency) (Note 27.d) | | | | | | 3,491,898 | | 5,529,966 |
| | | | | | | 6,512,805 | | 8,601,660 |
(1) These refer basically to receiving foreign currency founds from overseas clients, for which obtaining foreign exchange from financial institutions was not yet concluded until the statement of financial position date, and to foreign funds held for payment of debts related to export performance.
Refer to fixed income investments in first-class financial institutions, with daily yield earnings and liquidity.
Grupo Raízen
Notes from management to the combined
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated
4. Securities
| | | Average yield rate | | | | |
| Index | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2021 | | 2020 |
| | | | | | | | | |
Financial treasury bill ("LFT") | Selic | | 100.0% | | 100.0% | | 134,940 | | 39,145 |
| | | | | | | 134,940 | | 39,145 |
5. Restricted cash
| | | Average yield rate | | | | |
| Index | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2021 | | 2020 |
| | | | | | | | | |
Financial investments linked to financing (1) | CDI | | 100.0% | | 100.0% | | 39 | | 50,460 |
Financial investments linked to derivative operations (2) (Note 27.g) | CDI | | 100.1% | | 101.0% | | 99,662 | | 33,178 |
Margin on derivative operations (3) (Note 27.g) | | | | | | | 965,482 | | 127,432 |
| | | | | | | 1,065,183 | | 211,070 |
Domestic (local currency) | | | | | | | 99,701 | | 83,638 |
Abroad (foreign currency) (Note 27.d) | | | | | | 965,482 | | 127,432 |
| | | | | | | 1,065,183 | | 211,070 |
(1) Financial investments in LFT (Financial Treasury Bills), carried out with top-tier banks, held by virtue of financing with the Brazilian Development Bank (“BNDES”), the redemption of which is subject to payment of certain installments of said financing.
(2) It corresponds to financial investments in CDB and government securities abroad, carried out with top-tier banks, pledged as collateral for derivative instrument transactions.
(3) Refers to margin deposits in derivative transactions referred to margin calls at a commodity exchange and were exposed to the dollar fluctuation in derivative transactions.
6. Trade accounts receivable
| 2021 | | 2020 |
| | | |
Domestic (local currency) | 2,808,991 | | 1,963,941 |
Abroad (foreign currency) (Note 27.d) | 1,049,386 | | 1,007,285 |
Other accounts receivable (i) | 533,430 | | 477,520 |
Allowance for expected credit losses | (158,665) | | (151,409) |
| 4,233,142 | | 3,297,337 |
Current | (3,860,577) | | (2,950,341) |
Non-current | 372,565 | | 346,996 |
(i) Other accounts receivable substantially refer to installments of overdue debts and sales of real estate properties, with the main purpose of implementing or modernizing gas stations, through security interest, guarantees and collaterals.
The Group does not have notes given as collateral. The maximum exposure to credit risk at the statement of financial position date is the carrying amount of each class of trade accounts receivable.
Grupo Raízen
Notes from management to the combined
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated
The maturity of trade accounts receivable is as follows:
| 2021 | | 2020 |
| | | |
Falling due | 3,771,525 | | 2,704,660 |
Overdue: | | | |
Within 30 days | 96,145 | | 223,466 |
From 31 to 90 days | 56,597 | | 74,878 |
From 91 to 180 days | 26,484 | | 56,707 |
Over 180 days | 441,056 | | 389,035 |
| 4,391,807 | | 3,448,746 |
For long-overdue notes with no allowance for expected credit losses, the Group has security interest, such as mortgages and letters of credit.
The allowance for expected credit losses was calculated based on the credit risk analysis, which includes the history of losses, the individual situation of clients, the situation of the economic group to which the clients belong, the security interest for debts and, where applicable, the assessment of legal advisors.
The allowance for expected credit losses is considered sufficient by management to cover any losses on receivables. Changes in this allowance are as follows:
At March 31, 2019 | (194,956) |
Reversal of allowance for expected credit losses, net | 41,059 |
Derecognition upon formation of joint venture and disposal of subsidiary | 5,648 |
Effect of foreign currency translation | (3,160) |
At March 31, 2020 | (151,409) |
Reversal of allowance for expected credit losses, net | (7,493) |
Effect foreign currency translation | 237 |
At March 31, 2021 | (158,665) |
At March 31, 2021, the Group had R$ 471,042 (R$ 239,546 at March 31, 2020) recorded in current liabilities, under Advances from clients, which refers substantially to amounts received from clients abroad for the purchase of sugar and ethanol, as well as advance payments made by clients for the purchase of fuel. Where applicable, the balances of accounts receivable and advances from clients are presented net.
Grupo Raízen
Notes from management to the combined
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated
7. Inventories
| 2021 | | 2020 |
Finished products: | | | |
Ethanol | 1,129,041 | | 1,110,969 |
Sugar | 235,406 | | 132,233 |
Diesel (2) | 1,314,231 | | 1,164,450 |
Gasoline (2) | 1,389,677 | | 1,313,208 |
Jet fuel (Jet A-1) (2) | 170,354 | | 170,112 |
Petroleum by-products (1) | 216,021 | | 206,585 |
Oil (crude oil) (2) | 269,342 | | 411,534 |
Products in process | 257,528 | | 266,702 |
Warehouse and others | 635,448 | | 659,377 |
| 5,617,048 | | 5,435,170 |
(1) Refers substantially to inventories of fuel oil, lubricants, and asphalt.
(2) As of March 31, 2021 and 2020, such inventories include fair value measurement, level 2 hierarchy, as follows:
| Cost value | | Fair value | | Income (loss) |
| 2021 | | 2020 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Finished goods: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Diesel | 1,298,030 | | 1,279,831 | | 1,314,231 | | 1,164,450 | | 131,581 | | (113,473) | | (19,349) |
Gasoline | 1,358,099 | | 1,394,990 | | 1,389,677 | | 1,313,208 | | 113,361 | | (121,454) | | 40,286 |
| 2,656,129 | | 2,674,821 | | 2,703,908 | | 2,477,658 | | 244,942 | | (234,927) | | 20,937 |
As of March 31, 2021, inventories are stated net of estimated loss with realization, and slow-moving and/or obsolete inventories, amounting R$ 42,707 (R$ 123,978 in 2020). Changes in the referred to losses are shown below and were recognized in the statement of income under Costs of products sold and services rendered:
March 31, 2019 | | (37,057) |
Estimated loss | | (118,178) |
Reversal and write-off | | 35,047 |
Effect of foreign currency translation | | (3,790) |
March 31, 2020 | | (123,978) |
Estimated loss | | (56,504) |
Reversal and write-off | | 139,815 |
Effect of foreign currency translation | | (2,040) |
March 31, 2021 | | (42,707) |
8. Biological assets
The Group’s biological assets comprise unharvested cane cultivated in sugarcane crops, which will be used as a raw material source in the production of sugar, ethanol and bioenergy upon harvesting.
Planted areas represent only sugarcane crops, not considering the land where the crops are located, which are recognized under Property, plant, and equipment.
Grupo Raízen
Notes from management to the combined
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated
The following significant assumptions were used in determining the fair value:
| 2021 | | 2020 |
| | | |
Estimated harvest area (hectares) | 463,793 | | 436,663 |
Number of total recoverable sugar (“ATR”) per hectare | 9.82 | | 10.38 |
Projected average ATR price per kg (R$/kg) | 0.77 | | 0.61 |
As of March 31, 2021, cash flows were discounted at 5.32% (5.30% on March 31, 2020), which is the WACC (Weighted Average Cost of Capital) of RESA.
In the year ended March 31, 2021, RESA reviewed the assumptions used to calculate the biological asset, the main impact of which was the increase in the average ATR price, influenced by the price of ethanol, and by the price of VHP sugar, in line with what has been observed in recent months as well as new dollar price projections.
Changes in biological assets (sugarcane) are as follows:
| 2021 | | 2020 |
| | | |
Balance at beginning of year | 897,315 | | 813,995 |
Additions to sugarcane treatments | 781,601 | | 731,275 |
Absorption of harvested sugarcane costs | (765,936) | | (707,432) |
Business combinations (Note 30) | - | | 46,595 |
Change in fair value | 468,563 | | 3,197 |
Fair value realization | (27,341) | | 9,685 |
Others | (1,017) | | - |
Balance at end of year | 1,353,185 | | 897,315 |
The estimated fair value could increase (decrease) if:
- The estimated ATR price were higher (lower);
- The projected productivity (tons per hectare and quantity of ATR) were higher (lower); and
- The discount rate was lower (higher).
The operational activities of sugarcane planting are exposed to variations resulting from climate changes, pests, diseases, and forest fires, among other natural forces.
Historically, climatic conditions can cause volatility in the sugar-energy sector and, consequently, in the Group's operating results, as they influence crops by increasing or reducing harvests.
Grupo Raízen
Notes from management to the combined
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated
9. Recoverable taxes
| | 2021 | | 2020 |
PIS e COFINS | | 1,933,562 | | 1,156,003 |
ICMS | | 1,476,161 | | 1,301,528 |
IVA | | 384,101 | | 653,262 |
Other | | 203,696 | | 220,622 |
Estimated loss on realization of taxes | | (28,782) | | (28,998) |
| | 3,968,738 | | 3,302,417 |
Current | | (2,540,396) | | (2,334,998) |
Non-current | | 1,428,342 | | 967,419 |
(i) ICMS
It arises from interstate operations for the distribution of oil by-products, in which the tax burden of the receiving state is lower than that retained by the supplier, according to Agreement No. 110/07.
The reimbursement takes place through formalization of a process with the States, whereby after the request is approved, the payment is made by the substitute taxpayer, in this case the refinery, by means of a credit in a bank checking account.
To use ICMS credit balances, the Group is internally reviewing certain activities, in particular the logistics of operations with changes in supply hubs. In addition, there are requests for special regimes from certain state tax authorities, requests for authorization to transfer balances between branches in the same state and analysis of credit sales to third parties.
The ICMS recoverable balance presented in these financial statements reflects the amount that the Group expects to realize, less the provision for loss on credits, for which management has no expectation to realize them.
(ii) ICMS on the PIS and COFINS tax bases
On March 15, 2017, the Federal Supreme Court of Brazil (“STF”) completed the judgment of Appeal No. 574.706 and, under general resonance, established the thesis that the ICMS does not make up the PIS and COFINS tax base, since this amount does not represent the Group’s revenue/billing. In other words, taxpayers have the right to exclude the ICMS amount recorded in the invoice from the PIS and COFINS tax base. In 2018, the Group recognized credits referring to periods after March 2017, based on the decision handed down on that date by the STF. In addition, the amounts recognized, referring to prior periods, for the group companies that have been awarded favorable final decisions on the referred matter, that is, a res judicata decision, were calculated based on the accounting and tax systems, considering the ICMS amount recorded in invoices. The accuracy of amounts was tested by crosschecking the information with the relevant accessory obligations.
Grupo Raízen
Notes from management to the combined
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated
Since adoption of the PIS and COFINS noncumulative regime, the Group has been pleading in court the right to exclude ICMS from the PIS and COFINS tax base. In the year ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, the Group concluded that the necessary legal certainty for recognizing the referred to tax credits had been achieved.
Therefore, the Group recognized consolidated credits amounting to R$ 331,157, under Recoverable taxes, arising from certain res judicata decisions handed down on lawsuits for the entire period after 5 years of the date of distribution of the lawsuits in court and, in the case of decisions not yet final, credits after October 2, 2017, prospectively, according to the conclusion of the leading case, granting the appeal to taxpayers. The consolidated credits of R$ 240,566 were recognized in statement of income for the year.
The consolidated credits amounting to R$ 90,591, whose triggering event preceded the formation of Raízen, within the scope of the formation process of Raízen by shareholders Cosan and Shell, were recognized in Related parties, under non-current liabilities, and should be refunded to them as they are used by the Group.
(iii) IVA
This refers to the federal tax applicable in Argentina on commercial transactions with clients and suppliers, whose triggering event, determination and payment takes place on a monthly basis.
(iv) Estimated loss on realization of taxes
Changes in estimated loss on realization of taxes are as follows:
March 31, 2020 and 2019 | | (28,998) |
Reversal of provision for expected loss, net | | 217 |
March 31, 2021 | | (28,781) |
10. Other financial assets
| 2021 | | 2020 |
| | | |
Credits from indemnity suits – refundable (1) | 107,070 | | 97,852 |
Credits from indemnity suits – own (2) | 133,046 | | 177,629 |
National Treasury Certificates – CTN (3) | 24,206 | | 297,459 |
Other | 1 | | 101 |
| 264,323 | | 573,041 |
Current | (37,633) | | (314,273) |
Non-current | 226,690 | | 258,768 |
(1) Credits arising from final favorable decisions, which are not part of the net assets contributed by Cosan in establishing the Group. As such, RESA recorded an obligation of equal value, classified as current and non-current liabilities, under Related parties (Note 11.c), as these credits will be fully refunded to Cosan when effectively received. These credits bear interest by reference to the IPCA-E and Selic variation, plus annual interest of 6%, as applicable.
Grupo Raízen
Notes from management to the combined
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated
(2) Credits arising from a final court decision favoring Raízen Araraquara, a subsidiary of RESA, relating to the lawsuit filed by Instituto do Açúcar e do Álcool (“IAA”) against the Brazilian federal government, lodged by Copersucar in 1990. The lawsuit claims indemnification for the losses caused to the plants by the federal government by setting prices lower than the market prices. In the year ended March 31, 2021, RESA received credits from claims for damages totaling R$ 36,473.
(3) Government securities issued by the Brazilian National Treasury, under the Special Program for Securitization of Agricultural Loans (PESA), with an original term of 20 years, with maturities until 2025, given as collateral to the financing transaction called PESA. These securities earn the General Market Price Index (IGP-M) plus annual interest of 12%. At maturity, their amount tends to be equivalent to the principal amount of the debt payable to PESA and can be used to settle this debt. In the year ended March 31, 2021, RESA redeemed the amount of R$ 357,185 for partial settlement of the PESA.
11. Related parties
(a) Summary of balances with related parties
| 2021 | | 2020 |
Assets | | | |
Assets classified by currency: | | | |
Domestic (local currency) | 1,909,666 | | 1,867,202 |
Abroad (foreign currency) (Note 27.d) | 147,099 | | 185,541 |
| 2,056,765 | | 2,052,743 |
Framework agreement (1) | | | |
Shell Brazil Holding B.V. | 922,654 | | 895,150 |
Cosan S.A. | 626,584 | | 637,517 |
Shell Brasil Petróleo Ltda. | 71,861 | | 63,607 |
Other | 9,317 | | 11,042 |
| 1,630,416 | | 1,607,316 |
Commercial and administrative transactions (2) | | | |
Rumo Group | 200,114 | | 112,529 |
Shell Group | 116,560 | | 213,040 |
Agricopel Group | 20,173 | | 12,715 |
Comgás - Companhia de Gás de São Paulo | 15,031 | | 18,213 |
Cosan S.A. | 16,691 | | 16,126 |
Agroterenas S.A. | - | | 36,210 |
Raízen and Wilmar Sugar Pte. Ltd. | - | | 2,189 |
Nova América Agrícola Caarapó Ltda. | - | | 614 |
Other | 57,780 | | 33,791 |
| 426,349 | | 445,427 |
| 2,056,765 | | 2,052,743 |
Current assets | (783,362) | | (787,819) |
Non-current assets | 1,273,403 | | 1,264,924 |
Grupo Raízen
Notes from management to the combined
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated
| 2021 | | 2020 |
Liabilities | | | |
Liabilities classified by currency: | | | |
Domestic (local currency) | 2,154,514 | | 1,777,582 |
Abroad (foreign currency) (Note 27.d) | 769,308 | | 757,719 |
| 2,923,822 | | 2,535,301 |
Framework agreement (1) | | | |
Cosan S.A. | 717,833 | | 530,472 |
Shell Brasil Petróleo Ltda. | 156,138 | | 137,269 |
Shell Brazil Holding B.V. | 62,380 | | 58,922 |
Other | 25,726 | | 13,759 |
| 962,077 | | 740,422 |
Financial transactions | | | |
Shell Finance (Netherlands) B.V. | 2,297 | | 3,354 |
Other | 1,960 | | 2,856 |
| 4,257 | | 6,210 |
Commercial and administrative transactions (2) | | | |
Shell Group (1) | 547,260 | | 745,279 |
Rumo Group | 43,322 | | 40,399 |
Other | 262,523 | | 92,353 |
| 853,105 | | 878,031 |
Preferred shares (3) | | | |
Shell Brazil Holding B.V. | 168,446 | | 166,329 |
Cosan S.A. | 2,220 | | 3,745 |
| 170,666 | | 170,074 |
Lease liabilities (4) | | | |
Radar Propriedades Agrícolas S.A. | 159,998 | | 146,736 |
Aguassanta Agrícola Ltda., | 132,200 | | 143,546 |
Nova Agrícola Ponte Alta S.A. | 113,464 | | 108,040 |
Nova Amaralina S/A Propriedades Agrícolas | 59,180 | | 55,805 |
Jatobá Propriedades Agrícolas Ltda. | 71,179 | | 65,563 |
Terrainvest Propriedades Agrícolas S.A. | 59,440 | | 52,932 |
Other | 338,256 | | 167,942 |
| 933,717 | | 740,564 |
| 2,923,822 | | 2,535,301 |
Current liabilities | (1,509,070) | | (1,494,946) |
Non-current liabilities | 1,414,752 | | 1,040,355 |
Grupo Raízen
Notes from management to the combined
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated
(1) Framework agreement
The amounts recorded in assets and liabilities refer to recoverable or refundable balances of Raízen’s shareholders as they relate to the period prior to the formation of Raízen.
(2) Commercial and administrative transactions
On March 31, 2021 and 2020, the amounts recorded in assets refer to transactions involving sale of products such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, sugar and ethanol.
As of March 31, 2021 and 2020, the amount recorded in liabilities refers mainly to commercial transactions for the purchase of products and provision of services (freight and storage), as well as advances from clients for sugar exports.
(3) Preferred shares
Substantially tax benefits to be reimbursed to Shell and Cosan, when effectively used by the Group, determined by the balances of income and social contribution tax losses (“NOL”) and tax benefit on amortization of goodwill (“GW”) arising from years prior to the organization of the Raízen Group. Payment will be made through the distribution of exclusive dividends and/or capital reduction to holders of Class B and E preferred shares (financial instrument payable).
In the year ended March 31, 2021, the RESA proposed the allocation of dividends totaling R$ 1,525 to holders of Class B preferred shares, as shown in Note 20.b.
(4) Lease liabilities
Changes in lease liabilities in the years ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 are as follows:
April 1, 2019 | 720,759 |
Additions | 29,190 |
Write-offs | (19,093) |
Payments | (145,737) |
Interest | 63,719 |
Remeasurements (1) | 91,726 |
March 31, 2020 | 740,564 |
Additions | 44,649 |
Write-offs | (25,739) |
Payments | (171,358) |
Interest | 67,706 |
Remeasurements (1) | 277,895 |
March 31, 2021 | 933,717 |
Current | (121,360) |
Non-current | 812,357 |
Remeasurements it is mainly related to the agriculture lease and partnership contracts (CONSECANA’s index variation).
Grupo Raízen
Notes from management to the combined
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated
(b) Summary of transactions with related parties (13)
| | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Sale of products | | | | | | |
Raízen and Wilmar Sugar Pte. Ltd. | | - | | 299,713 | | 1,384,680 |
Rumo Group (6) | | 1,189,005 | | 1,213,317 | | 1,231,065 |
Agricopel Group (10) | | 780,365 | | 851,755 | | 841,983 |
Shell Group (11) | | 1,623,514 | | 2,495,025 | | 1,809,489 |
Other | | 78,150 | | 83,564 | | 70,614 |
| | 3,671,034 | | 4,943,374 | | 5,337,831 |
Purchase of goods and services (5) | | | | | | |
Shell Group (11) | | (3,041,339) | | (4,867,104) | | (2,587,793) |
Rumo Group (6) | | (609,353) | | (449,133) | | (478,852) |
Agroterenas S.A. (12) | | - | | (348,099) | | (252,940) |
Nova América Agrícola Ltda. (12) | | - | | (173,266) | | (163,433) |
Nova América Agrícola Caarapó Ltda. (12) | | - | | (169,863) | | (184,306) |
Agricopel Group (10) | | (84,683) | | (94,464) | | (89,499) |
Other | | (97852) | | (167,564) | | (132,827) |
| | (3,833,227) | | (6,269,493) | | (3,889,650) |
Renewed collection of shared expenses (1) | | | | | | |
Comgás - Companhia de Gás de São Paulo | | 36,863 | | 32,703 | | 34,952 |
Rumo Group (6) | | 26,986 | | 35,299 | | 28,716 |
Cosan Lubrificantes e Especialidades S.A. | | 7,319 | | 7,406 | | 6,596 |
Other | | 12,716 | | 8,544 | | 6,449 |
| | 83,884 | | 83,952 | | 76,713 |
Leases of land | | | | | | |
Radar Group (g) | | - | | - | | (72,179) |
Janus Brasil Participação S.A. | | - | | - | | (29,397) |
Tellus Group (h) | | - | | - | | (22,299) |
Aguassanta Group (i) | | - | | - | | (12,134) |
Barrapar Participações S.A. | | - | | - | | (21) |
| | - | | - | | (136,030) |
Net financial income (expenses) (2) | | | | | | |
Cosan S.A. | | (5,582) | | 7,141 | | (6,280) |
Shell Group (11) | | 12,379 | | 17,687 | | 13,053 |
B. V. Dordtsche Petroleum Maatschappij ("DPM") | | - | | (81,038) | | 73,147 |
Aguassanta Group (9) | | (14,579) | | (14,684) | | - |
Radar Group (7) | | (35,974) | | (31,941) | | - |
Janus Brasil Part S.A. | | (10,694) | | (10,232) | | - |
Tellus Brasil Participações SA (8) | | (6,430) | | (6,758) | | - |
Other | | 2,984 | | 6,867 | | 8,634 |
| | (57,896) | | (112,958) | | 88,554 |
Revenues from services (3) | | | | | | |
Shell Group (11) | | 3,062 | | 7,047 | | 14,526 |
Agricopel Group (10) | | 617 | | 2,373 | | 177 |
Other | | 36 | | 1,111 | | 10 |
| | 3,715 | | 10,531 | | 14,713 |
Service expenses (4) | | | | | | |
Shell Group (11) | | (27,368) | | (25,995) | | (24,394) |
Other | | (467) | | (912) | | (9) |
| | (27,835) | | (26,907) | | (24,403) |
(1) | Refer to expenses with shared corporate, management and operating costs reimbursed by related parties. |
(2) | Refer substantially to expenses with commissions on lines of credit available and restatement of balances of advances granted to finance sugarcane crops, as well as the exchange difference of commercial transactions resulting from import and sale of fuel and interest, exchange difference and adjustment to present value on the balance fully paid to SOI and DPM for acquisition of Raízen Argentina. |
(3) | Refer substantially to the lubricant sales commission to Shell and expenses with the sharing of corporate, management and operating costs reimbursed by its subsidiaries. |
(4) | Refer to expenses with technical support, maintenance of the billing and collection process, commissions on the sale of jet fuel and secondees to Shell. |
Grupo Raízen
Notes from management to the combined
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated
(5) | The Group’s purchase transactions with Shell Trading US Company are represented substantially by import of ethanol and by-products in the foreign market. |
(6) | “Rumo Group” refers to the railway and port operations represented by the following companies: Rumo S.A., Elevações Portuárias S.A., Logispot Armazéns Gerais S.A., Rumo Malha Sul S.A., Rumo Malha Oeste S.A., Rumo Malha Paulista S.A., Rumo Malha Norte S.A., Rumo Malha central S.A., ALL América Latina Logística Rail Management, Portofer Transporte Ferroviário Ltda., and Brado Logística S.A. |
(7) | “Radar Group” refers to the purchase, sale and lease of own properties, represented mainly by the following companies: Radar Propriedades Agrícolas S.A., Nova Agrícola Ponte Alta S.A., Nova Amaralina S.A., Bioinvestiments Negócios e Participações S.A. and Proud Participações S.A |
(8) | “Tellus Group” refers to the purchase, sale and lease of own properties, represented mainly by the following companies: Tellus Brasil Participações S.A., Terrainvest Propriedades Agrícolas S.A. and Agrobio Investimentos e Participações S.A. |
(9) | “Aguasanta Group” refers to the purchase, sale and lease of own properties, represented mainly by the following companies: Aguassanta Participações S.A, Santa Bárbara Agrícola S.A., Aguassanta Agrícola Ltda., Aguapar Agrícola Ltda. and Palermo Agrícola S.A. |
(10) | “Agricopel Group” refers to sales of fuel, represented mainly by the following companies: Agricopel Comércio de Derivados de Petróleo Ltda., Posto Agricopel Ltda., Agricopel Diesel Paraná Ltda, Blue Administração de Bens Ltda., a related party through FIX Investimentos Ltda., which is a noncontrolling shareholder of Mime. |
(11) | “Shell Group” refers mainly to the commercial transactions conducted by Shell Aviation Limited and Shell Trading US Company. |
(12)
| Grupo Agroterenas S.A and Nova América no longer have influence in the Group, therefore they are not characterized as related parties |
(13) | Transactions with related parties are entered into on an arm’s length basis, in line with those prevailing in the market or that the Group would take out from third parties. |
(c) Officers and members of the Board of Directors
Fixed and variable compensation to key management personnel of the Group, including statutory officers and members of the Board of Directors, recognized in profit or loss for the years ended March 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, is as follows:
| 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
| | | | | |
Regular remuneration | (58,074) | | (56,911) | | (55,341) |
Bonuses and other variable remuneration | (41,973) | | (50,760) | | (35,521) |
Total remuneration | (100,047) | | (107,671) | | (90,862) |
(d) Other significant information involving related parties
Revolving Credit Facility
The Group has a line of credit totaling US$ 700,000 thousand, which had not been used until the closing of these combined consolidated financial statements, as follows:
Beneficiary | | Institution | | Amount in US$ | | Maturity |
RCSA | | Shell Finance (Netherlands) B.V. and Cosan S.A. | | 700,000 | | May/2025 |
19. Income tax and social contribution:
Reconciliation of income and social contribution tax expenses
| 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Income before income tax and social contribution | 2,206,643 | | 3,461,517 | | 2,777,134 |
Income tax and social contribution at nominal rate (34%) | (750,259) | | (1,176,916) | | (944,225) |
Adjustments to calculate the effective rate: | | | | | |
Interest on own capital | 50,055 | | 51,498 | | 65,416 |
Equity income, except amortization of surplus value (Note 13) | (22,550) | | (3,192) | | 10,536 |
Capital gain on dilution of ownership interest (Note 13) | - | | 81,780 | | - |
Difference between deemed income and taxable income rates | 34,295 | | 10,987 | | 78,826 |
Government grants | - | | - | | 85,224 |
Other | 28,657 | | (29,957) | | 162,204 |
Income tax and social contribution expenses | (659,802) | | (1,065,800) | | (542,019) |
Effective rate | 29.9% | | 30.8% | | 19.5% |
(a) Income tax and social contribution recoverable (current and non-current):
| 2021 | | 2020 |
IRPJ | 549,020 | | 750,114 |
CSLL | 117,576 | | 235,473 |
Tax credits of entity abroad | 6,000 | | 334,904 |
| 672,596 | | 1,320,491 |
Current assets | (346,563) | | (778,694) |
Non-current assets | 326,033 | | 541,797 |
(b) Income tax and social contribution payable (current)
| 2021 | | 2020 |
IRPJ | 127,778 | | 50,723 |
CSLL | 27,037 | | 11,569 |
Tax debts of entity abroad | 80,094 | | 166,802 |
| 234,909 | | 229,094 |
Notes to combined consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2021
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise stated
(c) Deferred income and social contribution tax assets and liabilities:
| | | | 2021 | | 2020 |
Assets/(liabilities) | Basis | | IRPJ 25% | | CSLL 9% | | Total | | Total |
Tax losses | 5,157,524 | | 1,289,381 | | - | | 1,289,381 | | 813,054 |
Negative basis for social contribution | 4,927,222 | | - | | 443,450 | | 443,450 | | 292,699 |
Tax losses of foreign entities and other | 44,228 | | 11,057 | | - | | 11,057 | | 72,896 |
Temporary differences: | | | | | | | | | |
Net exchange variation | 4,962,244 | | 1,240,561 | | 446,602 | | 1,687,163 | | 1,529,331 |
Estimated loss for goodwill write-off | 166,656 | | 41,664 | | 14,999 | | 56,663 | | 56,663 |
Remuneration and employee benefits | 368,765 | | 92,192 | | 33,189 | | 125,381 | | 117,486 |
Lease liability and right of use | 469,385 | | 117,346 | | 42,245 | | 159,591 | | 76,521 |
Fair value of inventories | - | | - | | - | | - | | 67,035 |
Provisions for legal disputes | 1,061,538 | | 265,385 | | 95,538 | | 360,923 | | 308,565 |
Provisions and other temporary differences | 1,505,463 | | 376,367 | | 135,780 | | 512,147 | | 476,623 |
Total deferred tax assets | | | 3,433,953 | | 1,211,803 | | 4,645,756 | | 3,810,873 |
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Amortized tax goodwill | (1,995,282) | | (498,821) | | (179,575) | | (678,396) | | (651,092) |
Refund of ICMS | (255,397) | | (63,849) | | (22,986) | | (86,835) | | (85,235) |
Result unrealized with derivatives | (2,078,903) | | (519,726) | | (187,101) | | (706,827) | | (1,442,972) |
Property, plant and equipment assets’ useful life review | (2,325,679) | | (581,420) | | (209,311) | | (790,731) | | (710,497) |
Fair value of inventories | (47,779) | | (11,945) | | (4,300) | | (16,245) | | - |
Revaluation of property, plant and equipment | (1,960,712) | | (490,178) | | (176,464) | | (666,642) | | (700,591) |
Fair value of assets from contracts with clients | (193,569) | | (48,395) | | (17,422) | | (65,817) | | (72,086) |
Fair value of property, plant and equipment items, intangible assets and others | (1.284,424) | | (321,105) | | (115,599) | | (436,704) | | (339,199) |
Capital gain | (328,182) | | (82,046) | | (29,536) | | (111,582) | | (115,475) |
Fair value in the formation of the joint venture | (511,000) | | (127,750) | | (45,990) | | (173,740) | | (178,963) |
Capitalized borrowing loans | (283,179) | | (70,794) | | (25,487) | | (96,281) | | (93,376) |
Biological assets | (591,971) | | (147,993) | | (53,277) | | (201,270) | | (44,665) |
Total deferred tax liabilities | | | (2,964,022) | | (1,067,048) | | (4,031,070) | | (4,434,151) |
Total deferred taxes | | | 469,931 | | 144,755 | | 614,686 | | (623,278) |
Deferred taxes - Assets, net | | | | | | | 2,412,174 | | 1,279,947 |
Deferred taxes - Liabilities, net | | | | | | | (1,797,488) | | (1,903,225) |
Total deferred taxes | | | | | | | 614,686 | | (623,278) |
(d.1) Changes in deferred taxes, net:
| | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Balance at the beginning of the year | | (623,278) | | (1,063,273) | | (293,871) |
Initial adoption of IFRS 9 | | - | | - | | 1,175 |
Adjusted opening balance | | (623,278) | | (1,063,273) | | (292,696) |
Credit in income (loss) | | 804,802 | | 279,992 | | 6,226 |
Deferred taxes on other comprehensive income | | 643,605 | | 238,415 | | 161,916 |
Use of income tax and social contribution losses for settlement of Refis | | (13,794) | | - | | - |
Business combinations (Note 30) | | - | | 69,588 | | (967,418) |
Derecognition upon formation of the joint venture (Note 13) | | - | | (1,164) | | - |
Write-off due to disposal of subsidiary | | - | | 22,931 | | - |
Effect of foreign currency translation and other | | (196,649) | | (169,767) | | 28,699 |
Balance at the end of the year | | 614,686 | | (623,278) | | (1,063,273) |
Notes to combined consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2021
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise stated
(d.2) Realization of deferred tax assets:
In assessing the ability to recover deferred taxes, management takes into consideration projections of future taxable profit and changes in temporary differences. Deferred tax assets are recognized only when it is probable that they will be used in the future. There is no expiration date for the use of the income and social contribution tax loss balances, however the use of the tax loss carryforward is limited to 30% of annual taxable profits.
At March 31, 2020, the Group expects to realize deferred tax assets in certain entities, including income and social contribution tax loss carryforwards and temporary differences, as follows:
Years | | Total |
2022 | | 645,904 |
2023 | | 316,856 |
2024 | | 538,364 |
2025 | | 832,475 |
From 2025 onwards | | 2,312,157 |
Total | | 4,645,756 |
20. Legal disputes and judicial deposits
Breakdown of legal disputes considered as probable loss
As of March 31, 2021 and 2020, the balances of the claims to be reimbursed and the non-refundable claims to shareholders, within the scope of the Group’s organization process (Note 11.a) are as follows:
| 2021 | | 2020 |
Tax | 816,879 | | 850,656 |
Civil | 271,338 | | 240,096 |
Labor | 422,128 | | 398,498 |
Environmental | 65,466 | | 69,633 |
| 1,575,811 | | 1,558,883 |
Non-reimbursable legal disputes | 476,891 | | 428,374 |
Reimbursable legal disputes | 1,098,920 | | 1,130,509 |
| 1,575,811 | | 1,558,883 |
When the Group was setup it was agreed that Cosan and Shell would reimburse the Group for legal disputes that were ongoing or originated before its formation, thus, the Group should reimburse Cosan and Shell regarding the judicial deposits made on the date before its formation.
Notes to combined consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2021
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise stated
As of March 31, 2021 and 2020, the balances of deposits refundable and non-refundable to shareholders, within the scope of the Group’s organization process (Note 11.a), are as follows:
| 2021 | | 2020 |
Tax | 337,309 | | 314,570 |
Civil | 69,973 | | 35,273 |
Labor | 114,345 | | 121,910 |
| 521,627 | | 471,753 |
Own judicial deposits | 239,540 | | 226,040 |
Refundable judicial deposits | 282,087 | | 245,713 |
| 521,627 | | 471,753 |
(i) Non-reimbursable legal disputes
| Tax | | Civil | | Labor | | Environmental | | Total |
March 31, 2020 | 60,123 | | 20,429 | | 307,393 | | 40,429 | | 428,374 |
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Provisioned for the year (a) | 7,921 | | 25,875 | | 125,695 | | (7,669) | | 151,822 |
Write-offs/reversals (a) | (6,741) | | (10,216) | | (99,405) | | (1,672) | | (118,034) |
Payments | (43) | | (2,179) | | (46,915) | | (3,725) | | (52,862) |
Monetary and foreign exchange adjustments (b) | 3,223 | | 12,751 | | 48,915 | | 478 | | 65,367 |
Effect of foreign currency translation and other | (551) | | 501 | | (9) | | 2,283 | | 2,224 |
March 31, 2021 | 63,932 | | 47,161 | | 335,674 | | 30,124 | | 476,891 |
(a) Recognized in the statement of income (loss) for the year under Sales taxes, General and administrative expenses, and Other operating expenses, except for the monetary restatement reversals, recognized in Finance income (loss).
(b) Recorded in income (loss) for the year heading “Finance income (loss)”.
(ii) Reimbursable lawsuits (1)
| Tax | | Civil | | Labor | | Environmental | | Total |
March 31, 2020 | 790,533 | | 219,667 | | 91,105 | | 29,204 | | 1,130,509 |
Provisioned for the year | 13,358 | | 23,889 | | 13,665 | | 9,976 | | 60,888 |
Write-offs/reversals | (80,836) | | (56,358) | | (21,769) | | (1,024) | | (159,987) |
Payments | - | | (2,958) | | (8,971) | | (3,866) | | (15,795) |
Monetary and foreign exchange adjustments | 29,892 | | 39,024 | | 12,424 | | 1,052 | | 82,392 |
Effect of foreign currency translation and other | - | | 913 | | - | | - | | 913 |
March 31, 2021 | 752,947 | | 224,177 | | 86,454 | | 35,342 | | 1,098,920 |
(1) The movement does not have and will never have an effect on the result, due to the Group's right to reimbursement.
Notes to combined consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2021
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise stated
(iii) Total legal disputes
| Tax | | Civil | | Labor | | Environmental | | Total |
March 31, 2020 | 850,656 | | 240,096 | | 398,498 | | 69,633 | | 1,558,883 |
Provisioned for the year | 21,279 | | 49,764 | | 139,360 | | 2,307 | | 212,710 |
Write-offs/reversals | (87,577) | | (66,574) | | (121,174) | | (2,696) | | (278,021) |
Payments | (43) | | (5,137) | | (55,886) | | (7,591) | | (68,657) |
Monetary and foreign exchange adjustments | 33,115 | | 51,775 | | 61,339 | | 1,530 | | 147,759 |
Effect of foreign currency translation and other | (551) | | 1,414 | | (9) | | 2,283 | | 3,137 |
March 31, 2021 | 816,879 | | 271,338 | | 422,128 |
| 65,466 | | 1,575,811 |
(a) Tax
| 2021 | | 2020 |
INSS | 5,451 | | 5,315 |
ICMS | 496,644 | | 491,977 |
IPI | 132,233 | | 130,896 |
PIS and COFINS | 58,947 | | 58,589 |
Lawyers’ fees | 31,948 | | 73,239 |
Income tax and Social Contribution (IRPJ and CSLL) | 80,178 | | 78,352 |
Other | 11,478 | | 12,288 |
| 816,879 | | 850,656 |
Non-reimbursable legal disputes | 63,932 | | 60,123 |
Reimbursable legal disputes | 752,947 | | 790,533 |
| 816,879 | | 850,656 |
(1) ICMS
The amount recorded as a provision for ICMS credits is represented by: (a) tax assessments received that, despite being defended, are assessed as probable loss by the Company’s legal advisors; (b) use of finance credits and charges in matters on which understanding of the Group management and tax advisors differ from tax authorities’ interpretations, (c) questioning of the breach of accessory obligation (CAT Ordinance) in the period from January 2001 to December 2004, related to the methodology for calculating ICMS credits in the state of São Paulo, in the restated amount of R$ 118,115 (R$ 115,514 in 2019); and (d) ICMS credits on interstate operations after Law No. 87/96 of the states of Minas Gerais and Amazonas, comprising the period from 1996 to 2012, and referring to fuels purchased from Petrobras and resold by means of interstate transactions (exempt from ICMS tax), for which a provision was recorded in the restated amount of R$ 291,168 (R$ 278,992 in 2020), since Shell was awarded an unfavorable decision in the higher court.
Notes to combined consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2021
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise stated
(2) IPI
The amount recorded as a provision for IPI credits is represented by: (a) tax assessment notice received referring to imported goods and other notices; (b) offset of credits deriving from inputs used in exempt shipment; and (c) IPI Seletividade, a matter recently judged by the Federal Supreme Court of Brazil (“STF”), under General Resonance (RE No. 592145, matter 080) unfavorably to the taxpayer.
(3) PIS and COFINS)
The amount recorded as a provision for PIS and COFINS credits is represented by: (a) contribution from 1997 to 1999 referring to merger of company; and (b) IPI credits used to offset PIS and COFINS deriving from inputs used in exempt shipments.
(4) Lawyers’ fees
The Group engages law firms to defend it in civil, tax and labor lawsuits. Certain contracts provide for attorneys’ fees as a percentage on successful lawsuit value. The Group records a provision for amounts payable to law firms referring to lawsuits whose likelihood of loss is assessed as remote or after legal decisions in lower court for lawsuits whose likelihood of loss is assessed as possible.
(5) IRPJ and CSLL
These refer to interlocutory decisions related to different offsets carried out by PER/DCOMP (E-Requests for Federal Tax Recovery, Refund or Offset) related to IPI credits used to offset IRPJ and CSLL. Said offset stopped being approved because a tax assessment notice was issued to stop recognition of credits based on the fact that, in the period from January 2008 to September 2010: (a) RCSA did not record and pay IPI owed at the rate of 8% on certain transactions classified in TIPI (table of IPI levy); and (b) RCSA did not reverse IPI credits referring to inputs used in the industrialization of certain products classified in TIPI, considering that shipment of such products are not taxed.
In the first item, the dispute occurs due to difference about classification of products as oil by-products and, in the second item, it occurs because authorities do not recognize the right to maintain IPI credits on shipment transactions that are exempt or not taxed.
Notes to combined consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2021
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise stated
(b) Civil, labor, and environmental
The Group is a party to several civil lawsuits related to (i) property and pain and suffering damages; (ii) contractual disputes; (iii) remediating environmental damage caused by fuel leakage; and (iv) contractual, real estate and credit recovery discussions, including discussions of contractual violations, possession of Group properties and recovery of amounts not paid by clients.
The Group is also a party to several labor claims filed by former employees and employees of service providers who question, among others, the payment of overtime, night shift and risk exposure premiums, job reinstatement, refund of deductions made in payroll such as confederative association dues, union dues and others.
The main environmental claims are related to environmental remediation work to be carried out at filling stations, distribution bases, airports and client distribution centers, which comprise removal of contaminated material, treatment of the area, laboratory analysis and post-remediation monitoring.
Legal disputes are considered as possible losses and, thus, no provision for legal disputes has been recognized in the combined consolidated financial statements
(a) Tax
| 2021 | | 2020 |
ICMS | 4,859,263 | | 4,869,363 |
INSS | 219,172 | | 211,521 |
IPI | 345,125 | | 344,029 |
IRPJ and CSLL | 3,878,012 | | 3,561,628 |
PIS and COFINS | 5,969,975 | | 6,198,143 |
Offsets with IPI credit (IN) No. 67/98 | 137,976 | | 136,871 |
MP No. 470 - Debt in installment payment | 241,224 | | 189,882 |
Other | 1,227,685 | | 1,062,653 |
| 16,878,432 | | 16,574,090 |
Non-reimbursable legal disputes | 8,692,980 | | 8,146,261 |
Reimbursable legal disputes | 8,185,452 | | 8,427,829 |
| 16,878,432 | | 16,574,090 |
Notes to combined consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2021
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise stated
(1) ICMS
Refers substantially to: (i) portion related to fine of the tax assessment notice served due to the alleged nonpayment of ICMS and noncompliance with accessory obligation, in an operation involving agricultural partnership and toll manufacturing, from May 2005 to March 2006 and May 2006 to March 2007; (ii) ICMS levied on shipping of crystallized sugar for export, which, according to the tax agent, is classified as semi-finished good and, under ICMS regulation, is subject to taxation; (iii) ICMS levied on alleged divergences in the sugar and ethanol inventories, arising from the comparison between the magnetic tax files and the Inventory Registration Books; (iv) tax assessment notices related to collection of the ICMS tax differential resulting from sales of ethanol intended to companies located in other states of the Country, which, based on a superseding rule, had their state registrations revoked; and (v) ICMS requirement resulting from disallowance of diesel oil credits used in the agro-industrial production process, with a defense filed for being essential to the Company's activities, based on article 155, paragraph 2, item I of the Federal Constitution and Supplementary Law No. 87/96; (vi) ICMS credits not reversed; (vii) lack of full reversal of ICMS-ST credits for ICMS tax substitution (ICMS-ST); (viii) noncompliance with accessory obligations; (ix) ICMS-ST requirement in interstate sales to industrial clients; (x) undue use of credits from Controls for ICMS tax Credits on permanent assets (“CIAP”); (xi) inventory difference; (xii) alleged undue use of credits related to ICMS-ST on diesel in the capacity of final consumer; (xiii) matching credit allegedly unduly taken; and (xiv) tax credits related to freight (transport services) allegedly unduly used since the subsequent operation is exempt or not taxed.
(2) INSS
Possible legal disputes related to INSS involve mainly: (i) revision of the legal disputes linked to MPS/SRP Revenue Procedure No. 03/2005, from 2005 to 2011, which are now assessed as remote loss due to the probable recognition of laches term. MPS/SRP Revenue Procedure No. 03/2005 restricted the constitutional immunity of social security taxes on export revenue, and exports are now taxed through commercial exporting companies or trading companies; (ii) requirement of the contribution for purposes of the National Rural Learning Service (SENAR) on direct and indirect export operations, where the Brazilian IRS (“RFB”) understands that there is no right to constitutional immunity; and (iii) requirement of the social security tax on resale of goods in the domestic market and to third parties that are not included in the social security tax base calculation, which only applies to gross revenue resulting from the production effectively occurring in the facilities and not from purchased goods.
Notes to combined consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2021
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise stated
(3) IPI
RFB Regulatory Instruction No. 67/98 validated the procedure adopted by industrial facilities that shipped products without recording and paying IPI, related to operations with demerara, upper quality granulated sugar, special granulated sugar, extra special granulated sugar, and refined granulated sugar, carried out from July 6, 1995 to November 16, 1997, and with refined amorphous sugar carried out from January 14, 1992 to November 16, 1997. This standard was carried into effect in the respective proceedings brought by Brazilian Federal Revenue Service, whose likelihood of loss is classified as possible, according to the assessment of the Group’s legal advisors.
(4) IRPJ, CSLL, PIS, COFINS and IOF
Main legal disputes refer to: (a) tax assessment notices on credit offsetting arising from the Semi-Annual PIS regime and offsets of federal taxes not approved by the Brazilian IRS (RFB), for which the Group has been challenging these collections at the proper levels; and (b) tax assessment notices for the collection of IRPJ and CSLL for the years 2011, 2012 and 2013, derived from the exclusion of income from amortization of goodwill on investments evaluated under the equity. This goodwill was contributed by Cosan Lubrificantes e Especialidades S.A., formerly named Cosan Combustíveis e Lubrificantes S.A., to the RCSA, whose assessment was filed against it, relating to years 2009 to 2011. The Group presented an objection requesting full cancellation of the tax assessment notice issued; (c) disallowances of PIS and CONFINS credits, in the non-cumulative system, provided for in Law No. 10637/2002 and Law No. 10833/2003. These disallowances stem, in summary, from the restrictive interpretation of the RFB regarding the concept of "inputs", as well as different interpretations of the said laws. These challenges are still at the administrative level; (d) requests for reimbursement of PIS and COFINS in connection with offsetting proceedings. After presentation of the Protest Letter in March 2013, the DRJ (Judgment Office) determined the write-off of ongoing proceedings, so that PIS and COFINS credit rights referring to certain quarters from 2008 to 2009 are recalculated; (e) in the year ended March 31, 2020, the Brazilian IRS considered as “non-declared” the requests for reimbursement and/or offsetting of non-cumulative PIS and COFINS credits with different origins (Law No. 10637/02 and Law No. 10833/03) for the periods from 2014 to 2016, based on the argument that the credits are linked to a lawsuit that challenges the exclusion of ICMS from the PIS and COFINS tax base. Because the understanding of the tax authorities is mistaken, the Group continues with the administrative discussion. (f) tax assessment notices related to unconstitutionality of expansion of PIS and COFINS tax base brought by Law No. 9718/98, in which STF considered as unconstitutional; (g) tax assessment notices filed by the Brazilian IRS for the collection of IRPJ and CSLL from prior years relating to offsets of tax losses, deductibility of amortization expenses of certain goodwill and taxation of differences of revaluations of assets comprising property, plant and equipment ; (h) lawsuit in 2018, related to the disallowance of goodwill based on expected future profitability, deducted from the IRPJ and CSLL tax base for calendar years 2013 to 2016, in the amount of R$ 454,362. The defense was presented considering that the amortization of goodwill occurred under the terms of the applicable legislation (article 386 of RIR/99 and articles 7 and 8 of Law No. 9532/97); and (i) PIS and COFINS difference determined because of CIDE offset. For tax authorities, such deduction could only have been made in the event of payment.
Notes to combined consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2021
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise stated
(5) Offsets with IPI credit –IN 67/98
RFB Regulatory Instruction Number 67/98 brought with it the possibility of a refund of IPI collected in the period from January 14, 1992, to November 16, 1997, on amorphous refined sugar. Accordingly, RESA, for the periods in which payment was made, it pleaded to offset amounts against other taxes due. However, the Federal Revenue Service dismissed requests for restitution as well as an offset. Thus, RESA administratively appealed against the dismissal.
After notification of payment of debts object to an offset in view of the changes introduced by IN SRF Number 210/02, RESA filed a writ of mandamus with an injunction request to suspend the enforceability of offset taxes, with the aim of impeding the Public Administration from executing these debts. The injunction was granted by the competent court.
(6) MP 470 - Installment payment of debts
Federal Revenue Service partially rejected requests for payment of federal tax debts in installments made by RESA, with the argument that offered tax loss is not sufficient to settle respective debts. RESA and its legal advisors consider that the losses indicated existed and were available for such use.
(b) Civil, labor, and environmental
| 2021 | | 2020 |
Civil | 586,914 | | 1,258,802 |
Labor | 840,365 | | 290,438 |
Environmental | 204,651 | | 53,794 |
| 1,631,930 | | 1,603,034 |
Non-reimbursable legal disputes | 608,411 | | 473,101 |
Reimbursable legal disputes | 1,023,519 | | 1,129,933 |
| 1,631,930 | | 1,603,034 |
Grupo Raízen |
Notes from management to the combined |
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021 |
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated |
21. Commitments
RESA and its subsidiaries have various purchase commitments for sugarcane with third parties in order to guarantee part of its production in subsequent harvests. The amount of sugarcane to be acquired is calculated based on the estimated amount per milled area based on their expected productivity where sugarcane plantations are located. The amount to be paid by RESA is determined at the end of each crop year, according to prices published by the CONSECANA (Council of Sugarcane, Sugar and Ethanol Producers in the São Paulo State – Brazil).
RCSA has fuel purchase agreements with third parties in order to secure part of its trading future, also has contracts for rail transportation, road, and ferry services, with the purpose of transporting fuel from the supply bases to the reseller stations, whose amount to be paid is determined according to the price agreed in the contract.
The Group has stockpiling service contracts for fuels with third parties, in accordance with logistics and storage objectives of fuels in certain regions.
RESA entered into agreement with Rumo group for the transportation and elevation of sugar exports.
As of March 31, 2021, the volumes related to purchase commitments and service agreements by crop are as follows:
Years | | Sugarcane (in tons) | Fuel (in cubic meters) | Transportation (in cubic meters) | Storage (in cubic meters) | Transportation and handling of sugar |
2022 | | 35,668,256 | | 2,289,970 | | 3,752,603 | | 7,568,592 | | 8,167,886 |
2023 | | 32,950,672 | | - | | 1,077,803 | | 4,297,410 | | - |
2024 | | 27,125,450 | | - | | 1,079,507 | | 3,008,314 | | - |
2025 | | 22,585,345 | | - | | 954,309 | | 2,661,690 | | - |
From 2026 onwards | | 44,521,171 | | - | | 954,309 | | 5,357,678 | | - |
Total contracted volume | | 162,850,894 | | 2,289,970 | | 7,818,531 | | 22,893,684 | | 8,167,886 |
Total estimated payments (nominal value) | | 16,477,090 | | 7,762,258 | | 327,119 | | 1,009,176 | | 189,192 |
22. Equity
In the context of the combined consolidated financial statements, the accounts comprising equity (capital, capital reserve, income reserve, equity adjustments, among other) usually are not significant. Therefore, the statements of changes in equity of this combined consolidated interim financial information include only two items named equity attributed to controlling interests and noncontrolling interests.
The information disclosed in this note derives from the individual and consolidated financial statements of RESA and RCSA. Accordingly, as stated in Note 1.e, these combined consolidated financial statements of the Group do not represent the individual and consolidated annual financial statements of these entities.
(a) Capital
a.1) RESA
As of March 31, 2021 and 2020, capital amounts to R$ 6,516,354. This account is stated less the balance of redeemable preferred shares - financial instrument payable – in the amount of R$ 2,220 (R$ 3,745 in 2020), totaling R$ 6,514,134 (R$ 6,512,609 in 2020).
The fully subscribed and paid-in capital into shares is represented as follows:
| Shareholders (shares in units) |
| Shell | | Cosan Investimentos e Participações S.A (“CIP”) (1) | | Cosan S.A. | | Total |
Common shares | 3,621,641,599 | | 3,621,641,599 | | - | | 7,243,283,198 |
Class A preferred shares | - | | - | | 1 | | 1 |
Class B preferred shares | - | | - | | 133,242,457 | | 133,242,457 |
Class D preferred shares | 100,000 | | - | | - | | 100,000 |
Total on March 31, 2021 and 2020 | 3,621,741,599 | | 3,621,641,599 | | 133,242,458 | | 7,376,625,656 |
(1) In June 2014, Cosan S.A. contributed all its common shares issued by RCSA to CIP.
Grupo Raízen |
Notes from management to the combined |
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021 |
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated |
Redeemable preferred shares
The tax benefits arising from NOL and GW dated before the incorporation of Raízen must be returned to the respective shareholders as RESA uses them to reduce the balances of its taxes payable.
For such refunds, Class B preferred shares were issued for Cosan and Class C and D for Shell, with the objective of remunerating them in the amount of the tax benefit used by RESA.
As of March 31, 2021, the balance of preferred shares (Class B) recorded in equity, under Capital, totals R$ 2,220 owned by Cosan (R$ 3,745 as of March 31, 2020).
a.2) RCSA
As of March 31, 2021 and 2020, RCSA’s capital amounts to R$ 1,921,843.
| Shareholders (shares in units) |
| Shell | | CIP (1) | | Total |
Common shares | 830,709,236 | | 830,709,236 | | 1,661,418,472 |
Class A preferred shares | 1 | | - | | 1 |
Class D preferred shares | 100,000 | | - | | 100,000 |
Class E preferred shares | 81,897,057 | | - | | 81,897,057 |
Total at 31 and March 2021 and 2020 | 912,706,294 | | 830,709,236 | | 1,743,415,530 |
(1) In June 2014, Cosan S.A. contributed all its common shares issued by RESA and by RCSA to CIP.
(b) Capital reserves
Capital reserve
This corresponds substantially to the goodwill reserve arising from the portion of the share issue price with no par value that exceeded the amount allocated to the formation of share capital. Said reserve can only be used for capital increase, absorption of losses that exceed retained earnings and income reserves, redemption, reimbursement or purchase of shares, or payment of cumulative dividends to preferred shareholders.
Goodwill special reserve
This arises from downstream mergers occurred in RESA, the goodwill of which is now deductible for income and social contribution tax purposes. Accordingly, RESA set up a special goodwill reserve in equity, as the effect at subsidiaries from downstream mergers, with a corresponding entry of deferred tax assets, equivalent to the tax benefit of 34% that will result from amortization of such goodwill.
(c) Dividends and interest on own capital
The Group’s dividends are not distributed according to calculations of the combined consolidated financial statements, but individually by RESA and RCSA.
In accordance with the RESA and RCSA’ Articles of Incorporation, shareholders are entitled to mandatory minimum dividends of 1% on net income determined at the year end, adjusted in accordance with the Brazilian Corporation Law.
Grupo Raízen |
Notes from management to the combined |
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021 |
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated |
Individual calculations for the years ended March 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 were determined as follows:
| 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Net income (loss) for the year | 996,486 | | 2,056,092 | | 1,654,266 |
Offset of losses, first-time adoption of IFRS and other | (2,729) | | (6,446) | | (2,575) |
Dividends to Class D preferred shareholders | (1,726) | | (729) | | (1,498) |
Economic grants | - | | -
| | (41,568) |
Ordinary dividend distribution calculation basis | 992,031 | | 2,048,917 | | 1,608,625 |
Common shares | | | | | |
Minimum mandatory dividend – 1% (1) | (9,920) | | (20,489) | | (16,086) |
(-) Interest on own capital (gross) | (147,219) | | (151,463) | | (192,400) |
(-) Dividends paid in advance | - | | (1,347,340) | | (1,136,000) |
Total provisioned dividends in the Parent Company | (1,726) | | (729) | | (1,498) |
| | | | | |
Remaining dividends and interest on own capital | (187,665) | | (62,529) | | (13,600) |
Total at Parent Company | (189,391) | | (63,258) | | (15,098) |
Dividends payable to non-controlling shareholders | (10,535) | | (9,768) | | (12,443) |
Total in RCSA Consolidated | (199,926) | | (73,026) | | (27,541) |
(1) In the years ended March 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, interest on own capital and prepaid dividends totaled R$ 147,219, R$ 1,498,803 and R$ 1,329,000, respectively. Accordingly, there are no mandatory minimum common dividends provisioned since these repayments, related to income determined in referred to fiscal years, were higher than those determined on the percentage defined in the Articles of Incorporation.
| | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Net income (loss) for the year | | 614,180 | | 175,828 | | 468,101 |
(-) Formation of legal reserve - 5% | | (30,710) | | (8,791) | | (23,397) |
(-) Effect of subsidiary tax incentives | | (83,112) | | (80,006) | | (97,716) |
Dividends to holders of Class B preferred shares | | (1,525) | | (1,416) | | (5,667) |
Dividends to holders of Class D preferred shares | | (1,726) | | (731) | | (1,497) |
Dividend distribution calculation basis | | 497,107 | | 84,884 | | 339,824 |
Common shares | | | | | | |
Minimum mandatory dividend – 1% | | (5,001) | | (870) | | - |
Dividends from non-controlling shareholders | | - | | (19,499) | | (2,847) |
Total provisioned dividends | | (8,252) | | (22,516) | | (10,011) |
Remaining dividends and interest on own capital | | | | - | | - |
Total Individual and Consolidated of RESA | | (8,252) | | (22,516) | | (10,011) |
Grupo Raízen |
Notes from management to the combined |
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021 |
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated |
Changes in dividends and Interest on own capital payable are as follows:
| | RCSA | | RESA | | Total |
March 31, 2019 | | 27,541 | | 10,012 | | 37,553 |
Prior years’ dividends | | 333,733 | | 716,280 | | 1,050,013 |
Dividends for the year | | 1,357,958 | | 20,369 | | 1,378,327 |
Exclusive dividends | | 729 | | 2,146 | | 2,875 |
Interest on own capital | | 151,463 | | - | | 151,463 |
Withholding Income Tax (IRRF) on Interest on own capital | | (22,719) | | - | | (22,719) |
Payments | | (1,775,009) | | (726,291) | | (2,501,300) |
Other | | (670) | | - | | (670) |
March 31, 2020 | | 73,026 | | 22,516 | | 95,542 |
Prior years’ dividends | | 12,767 | | 3,715 | | 16,482 |
Dividends for the year | | 10,535 | | 5,001 | | 15,536 |
Exclusive dividends | | 1,726 | | 1,726 | | 3,452 |
Interest on own capital, net of Withholding Income Tax (IRRF) | | 125,136 | | - | | 125,136 |
Payments | | (23,273) | | (24,706) | | (47,979) |
Other | | 9 | | - | | 9 |
March 31, 2020 | | 199,926 | | 8,252 | | 208,178 |
(d) Equity valuation adjustments
(i) Actuarial gain (loss)
These arise from gains and losses from adjustments through experience and changes in actuarial assumptions about the defined benefit plan. This component is recognized in other comprehensive income and will never be reclassified to statement of income in subsequent years.
(ii) Income (loss) from net investment hedge abroad
These refer to the effective portion with the foreign exchange differences of the hedge of the Company’s net investments in a foreign entity.
(iii) Income from financial instruments designated as hedge accounting
This refers to changes in the fair value of financial instruments arising from hedged cash flows from export revenues for VHP sugar, ethanol and foreign exchange differences on loans and financing and import of fuels.
(iv) Effect of foreign currency translation
Corresponds to the differences in the translation into Brazilian reais of financial information of RESA and RCSA’s investees with a functional currency different from the Group’s.
Grupo Raízen |
Notes from management to the combined |
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021 |
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated |
(v) Changes in equity adjustments, net of taxes:
| 2020 | | Comprehensive income (loss) | | 2021 |
Effect of foreign currency translation | 897,970 | | 650,345 | | 1,548,315 |
Actuarial loss with defined benefit plan | (10,711) | | 2,225 | | (8,486) |
Income (loss) on hedge of net investment in a foreign entity | (45,741) | | - | | (45,741) |
Income (loss) on financial instruments designated as hedge accounting | (723,708) | | (1,251,257) | | (1,974,965) |
| 117,810 | | (598,687) | | (480,877) |
Attributable to: | | | | | |
Group’s controlling shareholders | 117,810 | | (598,687) | | (480,877) |
Group’s noncontrolling shareholders | - | | - | | - |
| 2019 | | Comprehensive income (loss) | | 2020 |
Effect of foreign currency translation | (102,318) | | 1,000,288 | | 897,970 |
Actuarial loss with defined benefit plan | (12,539) | | 1,828 | | (10,711) |
Income (loss) on hedge of net investment in a foreign entity | (35,795) | | (9,946) | | (45,741) |
Income (loss) on financial instruments designated as hedge accounting | (269,669) | | (454,039) | | (723,708) |
| (420,321) | | 538,131 | | 117,810 |
Attributable to: | | | | | |
Group’s controlling shareholders | (420,316) | | 538,126 | | 117,810 |
Group’s noncontrolling shareholders | (5) | | 5 | | - |
| 2018 | | Comprehensive income (loss) | | 2019 |
Effect of foreign currency translation | 273 | | (102,591) | | (102,318) |
Actuarial loss with defined benefit plan | (11,526) | | (1,013) | | (12,539) |
Income (loss) on hedge of net investment in a foreign entity | - | | (35,795) | | (35,795) |
Income (loss) on financial instruments designated as hedge accounting | 7,851 | | (277,520) | | (269,669) |
| (3,402) | | (416,919) | | (420,321) |
Attributable to: | | | | | |
Group’s controlling shareholders | (3,397) | | (416,919) | | (420,316) |
Group’s noncontrolling shareholders | (5) | | - | | (5) |
(e) Profit reserves
(i) Legal reserve
This refers to allocation of 5% of net income for the year to the legal reserve, in accordance with RESA and RCSA’s Articles of Incorporation, individual, and in compliance with the Brazilian Corporation Law.
On March 31, 2021 and 2020, as established in the Brazilian Corporation Law, the Company did not allocate 5% of net income to the Legal reserve, due to the fact that the total balance of the legal and capital reserves has exceeded 30% of the capital amount.
Grupo Raízen |
Notes from management to the combined |
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021 |
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated |
(ii) Profit retention reserve
This refers to the remaining balance of Group’s net income for the year, after allocations for set-up of the legal reserve and provision for dividends. RESA and RCSA’s Articles of Incorporation provide that up to 80% of the profit for the year can be allocated to this reserve, for operations and new investments and projects, not exceeding 80% of the capital amount.
(iii) Tax incentive reserve
The tax incentive reserve is credited with tax incentive benefits, which are recognized in the statement of income for the year and allocated from retained earnings to this reserve. These incentives are not included in the calculation of the mandatory minimum dividend and refer to: (a) the Goiás state incentive program “Produzir”, which finances part of the ICMS payment; (b) tax benefit on sugar industrial processing operations in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, equivalent to 67% of the ICMS debt balance and the matching credit of ethanol; (c) economic grant given by the federal government in the diesel sales operations.
23. Net operating revenue
The breakdown of the Group’s gross revenue is as follows
| | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Domestic market | | 92,247,991 | | 104,234,434 | | 100,572,838 |
Foreign market | | 33,448,085 | | 26,713,506 | | 10,835,707 |
Gross revenue from sales of products and services | | 125,696,076 | | 130,947,940 | | 111,408,545 |
Gains (losses) on financial instruments designated as hedge accounting | | (1,058,100) | | (121,329) | | 454,494 |
Gains (losses) on commodities-related financial instruments not designated as hedge accounting | | (44,224) | | 358,814 | | (99,015) |
Returns and cancellations | | (384,015) | | (760,770) | | (526,823) |
Sales taxes | | (8,519,896) | | (8,839,565) | | (6,339,739) |
Trade discounts and other | | (585,385) | | (498,771) | | (471,921) |
Amortization of exclusive supply rights (Note 12) | | (502,468) | | (505,769) | | (452,503) |
Net operating revenue | | 114,601,988 | | 120,580,550 | | 103,973,038 |
The net operating revenue by product is broken down as follows:
| | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Diesel | | 45,114,347 | | 46,057,231 | | 39,988,988 |
Gasoline | | 32,680,344 | | 36,692,732 | | 33,285,917 |
Ethanol | | 18,594,320 | | 19,165,586 | | 14,748,890 |
Jet A-1 | | 1,515,466 | | 6,661,097 | | 6,405,478 |
Sugar | | 11,376,188 | | 4,646,782 | | 3,902,099 |
Energy | | 2,109,567 | | 3,866,040 | | 3,463,542 |
Other | | 3,211,756 | | 3,491,082 | | 2,178,124 |
| | 114,601,988 | | 120,580,550 | | 103,973,038 |
Grupo Raízen |
Notes from management to the combined |
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021 |
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated |
24. Costs and expenses by nature
Reconciliation of costs and expenses by nature
Costs and expenses are shown in statement of income by function. The reconciliation of the Group’s statement of income by nature for the years ended March 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 is as follows:
Costs and expenses per type
| 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Interest on own capital | (101,092,646) | | (108,551,889) | | (93,609,732) |
Depreciation and amortization | (4,733,468) | | (3,951,911) | | (2,452,718) |
Personnel expenses | (2,087,206) | | (1,964,129) | | (1,857,145) |
Cutting, loading and transportation | (1,134,116) | | (937,546) | | (931,944) |
Realization of fair value of biological assets | (27,341) | | 9,686 | | (266,494) |
Change in fair value of biological assets | 468,563 | | 3,195 | | 5,335 |
Maintenance materials | (464,873) | | (395,740) | | (383,759) |
Commercial expenses | (602,091) | | (514,833) | | (359,552) |
Outsourced labor | (527,676) | | (476,084) | | (392,444) |
Logistic expenses | (325,994) | | (350,348) | | (302,858) |
Other | (757,326) | | (505,736) | | (1,135,928) |
| (111,284,174) | | (117,635,335) | | (101,687,239) |
Classified as:
| | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Cost of products sold and services provided | | (106,608,028) | | (113,308,678) | | (98,008,548) |
Selling | | (3,345,443) | | (3,090,163) | | (2,526,598) |
General and administrative | | (1,330,703) | | (1,236,494) | | (1,152,093) |
| | (111,284,174) | | (117,635,335) | | (101,687,239) |
25. Other operating revenue, net
| | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Gain in the formation of the joint venture, net | | - | | 1,073,459 | | - |
Net recognition of tax assets, net (1) | | 277,167 | | 464,935 | | 225,313 |
Credits from indemnity suits (4) | | (20,477) | | - | | 221,373 |
Gain on bargain purchase (2) | | (11,447) | | 219,921 | | - |
Net reversal (formation) of estimated loss in investments and property plant and equipment and intangible assets | | (6,027) | | (2,934) | | 146,628 |
Gain in the disposal of property, plant and equipment | | 82,188 | | 104,690 | | 113,400 |
Revenues from rental and leases | | 81,146 | | 136,862 | | 106,163 |
Capital gain due to dilution of ownership interest | | - | | - | | 109,467 |
Revenue from royalties | | 14,144 | | 54,226 | | 67,294 |
Revenue from investment grant - ICMS | | 67,218 | | 64,696 | | 63,512 |
Commissions on sales of lubricants, cards and payment means | | 63,307 | | 21,410 | | 29,729 |
Gain in the disposal of shares | | 1,096 | | 5,797 | | - |
Loss on retirement of carbon credits CBIO (3) | | (180,007) | | - | | - |
Other revenues, net | | 18,409 | | 4,251 | | 169,089 |
| | 386,717 | | 2,147,313 | | 1,251,968 |
(1) This refers to the tax recovery of tax credits related mainly to PIS, COFINS and ICMS arising from the Group’s ordinary activities.
(2) Refers to the result on the acquisition of 100% from RZ Agrícola Caarapó Ltda and 81,5% from Raízen Biomassa S.A.
(3) This refers to the acquisition cost of carbon credits CBIO, related to the legal obligations adopted by Brazil’s National Biofuels Policy - RenovaBio (set forth by Law No. 13576/2017, with additional regulation set forth by Decree No. 9888/2019 and Government Directive No. 419 of November 20, 2019, of the Ministry of Mines and Energy) to achieve the carbon reduction goals of the industry for 2020 and 2021. The goals established are effective until December of each year and are published by Brazil’s National Petroleum Agency (“ANP”).
(4) As of March 31, 2019, it referred to credits arising from a sentence passed and judged favorably to Raízen Araraquara, a subsidiary of the Company referring to the action of the Instituto do Açúcar e do Álcool (“IAA”) against the government, filed by Copersucar in 1990. The purpose of the lawsuit is to indemnify the losses caused to the plants by the Federal Government by setting prices below market prices
Grupo Raízen |
Notes from management to the combined |
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021 |
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated |
26. Finance results
| 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Finance costs | | | | | |
Interest | (1,389,108) | | (1,460,658) | | (980,910) |
Holding loss | (337,583) | | (145,705) | | (152,678) |
PIS and COFINS on finance revenues | (44,010) | | (55,217) | | (38,912) |
Other | (47,261) | | (120,105) | | (115,956) |
| (1,817,962) | | (1,781,685) | | (1,288,456) |
Fair value of financial instruments (Note 18) | 63,163 | | (229,969) | | (213,303) |
Amounts capitalized on qualifying assets (Note 14) | 54,819 | | 38,021 | | 30,825 |
| (1,699,980) | | (1,973,633) | | (1,470,934) |
Finance income | | | | | |
Yields from financial investments | 101,160 | | 167,791 | | 134,046 |
Interest | 369,950 | | 338,741 | | 393,309 |
Holding gain and others | 62,027 | | 29,446 | | 82,938 |
| 533,137 | | 535,978 | | 610,293 |
Exchange-rate change, net | (1,432,041) | | (4,081,951) | | (781,306) |
Net effect of the derivatives | 1,182,683 | | 3,904,385 | | 850,327 |
| (1,416,201) | | (1,615,221) | | (791,620) |
27. Financial instruments
(a) Overview
The Group is exposed to the following significant risks arising from its operations, which are equalized and managed through certain financial instruments: (i) Price risk; (ii) Exchange rate risk; (iii) Interest rate risk; (iv) Credit risk; and (v) Liquidity risk.
Grupo Raízen |
Notes from management to the combined |
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021 |
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated |
(b) Risk management structure
The Group has specific treasury and trading policies that define how risk management should be carried out, never operating with derivatives which are beyond the notional total of underlying asset or liability.
To monitor activities and ensure compliance with policies, the Group has the following main committees: (i) Risk Committee that meets weekly to analyze the behavior of the commodities (sugar, ethanol and oil by-products) and foreign exchange markets and deliberate on hedging positions and pricing strategy for exports or imports of products, so as to reduce the adverse effects of changes in prices and exchange rates. (ii) Ethanol and by-products Committee that meets monthly to assess the risks associated with the sale of ethanol and by-products and to adapt to the limits defined in the risk policies.
The Group is exposed to the following significant market risks: (i) sugar, electric power, ethanol and by-products price volatility; (ii) exchange rate volatility; and (iii) interest rate volatility. The financial instruments for hedging purposes are taken out by analyzing the risk exposure to which management seeks coverage.
On March 31, 2021 and 2020, the fair values related to transactions involving derivative financial instruments for hedging purposes were measured through observable factors, such as prices quoted in active markets or discounted cash flows based on market curves and are presented below:
| Notional | | Fair value |
| 2021 | | 2020 | | 2021 | | 2020 |
Price risk | | | | | | | |
Commodity derivatives | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | 12,031,708 | | 6,097,400 | | (1,103,642) | | 1,905,331 |
| 12,031,708 | | 6,097,400 | | (1,103,642) | | 1,905,331 |
Foreign exchange rate risk | | | | | | | |
Foreign exchange rate derivatives | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | (94,005) | | 181,955 | | 13,535 | | (973) |
Forward contracts | 8,259,215 | | 5,444,463 | | (398,486) | | (742,773) |
FX lock | 45,575 | | - | | 1,500 | | - |
FX swap | (11,797,123) | | (15,698,579) | | 3,235,920 | | 3,039,373 |
| (3,586,338) | | (10,072,161) | | 2,852,469 | | 2,295,627 |
Interest rate risk | | | | | | | |
Interest rate swap | (4,031,929) | | (3,063,533) | | 365,288 | | 194,958 |
| (4,031,929) | | (3,063,533) | | 365,288 | | 194,958 |
Total | | | | | 2,114,115 | | 4,395,916 |
Current assets | | | | | 3,248,855 | | 5,016,307 |
Non-current assets | | | | | 3,264,107 | | 3,128,089 |
Total assets | | | | | 6,512,962 | | 8,144,396 |
Current liabilities | | | | | (4,105,942) | | (3,640,357) |
Non-current liabilities | | | | | (292,905) | | (108,123) |
Total liabilities | | | | | (4,398,847) | | (3,748,480) |
Total | | | | | 2,114,115 | | 4,395,916 |
Grupo Raízen |
Notes from management to the combined |
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021 |
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated |
(c) Price risk
This arises from the possibility of fluctuating market prices for products traded by the Group, mainly VHP sugar, refined and white sugar, diesel (heating oil), gasoline, ethanol, electric power and crude oil. These price oscillations may lead to material changes in sales revenues and costs. To mitigate this risk, the Group constantly monitors the market to anticipate price changes.
Price risk: commodity derivatives outstanding at March 31, 2021 |
Derivatives | | Long/ Short | | Market | | Contract | | Maturity | | Notional(units) | | Notional (R$ thousand) | | Fair value (R$ thousand) |
Futures | | Short | | ICE | | Sugar#11 | | Apr/21 to Sept/23 | 11,461,559 | t | 18,796,885 | | (2,272,494) |
Futures | | Short | | NYSE LIFFE | | Sugar#5 | | Apr/21 to Sept/21 | 233,250 | t | 569,583 | | 17,927 |
Futures | | Short | | OTC | | Sugar#11 | | Apr/21 to Feb/22 | 264,172 | t | 365,390 | | (129,185) |
Options | | Short | | ICE | | Sugar#11 | | Sept/21 | | 541,706 | t | 31,567 | | (49,455) |
Subtotal - sugar futures short position | | 12,500,687 | t | 19,763,425 | | (2,433,207) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | Long | | ICE | | Sugar#11 | | Apr/21 to Sept/23 | (6,215,731) | t | (10,140,967) | | 1,419,930 |
Futures | | Long | | NYSE LIFFE | | Sugar#5 | | Apr/21 to Nov/21 | (41,700) | t | (103,213) | | (3,898) |
Options | | Long | | ICE | | Sugar#11 | | Apr/22 to Sept/23 | (441,727) | t | (22,688) | | 25,692 |
Subtotal - sugar futures long position | | (6,699,158) | t | (10,266,868) | | 1,441,724 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Physical fixed | | Short | | ICE | | Sugar#11 | | Apr/21 to Jun/23 | 807,201 | t | 1,467,526 | | 17,960 |
Physical fixed | | Long | | ICE | | Sugar#11 | | Apr/21 to Mar/22 | (187,735) | t | (361,210) | | (9,659) |
Subtotal - sugar physical fixed short position | | 619,466 | | 1,106,316 | | 8,301 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Subtotal - sugar futures | | 6,420,995 | t | 10,602,873 | | (983,182) |
| | | | | | | | | | 6,420,995 | t | 10,602,873 | | (983,182) |
Futures | | Short | | B3 | | Ethanol | | Apr/21 to Nov/21 | 90,900 | cbm | 210,926 | | (2,240) |
Futures | | Short | | CME | | Ethanol | | Apr/21 to Mar/22 | 1,151,235 | cbm | 2,975,583 | | (135,349) |
Futures | | Short | | OTC | | Ethanol | | Apr/21 to Mar/22 | 664,963 | cbm | 864,691 | | (51,722) |
Options | | Short | | CME | | Ethanol | | Apr/21 to Jun/21 | (51,675) | cbm | (5,784) | | 8,518 |
Subtotal - ethanol futures short position | | | | | | 1,855,423 | cbm | 4,045,416 | | (180,793) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | Long | | B3 | | Ethanol | | Apr/21 to Dec/21 | (142,140) | cbm | (343,544) | | 3,976 |
Futures | | Long | | CME | | Ethanol | | Apr/21 to Dec/21 | (1,028,830) | cbm | (2,482,109) | | 112,063 |
Futures | | Long | | OTC | | Ethanol | | Apr/21 to Mar/22 | (536,893) | cbm | (760,371) | | 50,752 |
Subtotal - ethanol futures long position | | | | | | (1,707,863) | cbm | (3,586,024) | | 166,791 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Physical fixed | | Short | | CHGOETHNL | | Ethanol | | Apr/21 to Dec/21 | 491,570 | cbm | 1,321,322 | | (58,583) |
Physical fixed | | Long | | CHGOETHNL | | Ethanol | | Apr/21 to Mar/22 | (605,624) | cbm | (1,638,506) | | 49,695 |
Subtotal - ethanol physical fixed short position | | | | | | (114,054) | cbm | (317,184) | | (8,888) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Subtotal - futures and physical fixed ethanol | | | | | | 33,506 | cbm | 142,208 | | (22,890) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | Short | | NYMEX | | Gasoline | | Apr/21 to Dec/21 | 526,926 | cbm | 1,274,922 | | (171,588) |
Futures | | Short | | ICE | | Gasoline | | May/21 to Dec/22 | 186,030 | cbm | 368,639 | | (32,518) |
Futures | | Short | | CME | | Gasoline | | Apr/21 to Jun/21 | 22,260 | cbm | 1,250 | | (463) |
Options | | Short | | ICE | | Gasoline | | Apr/21 to Sept/21 | 715,500 | cbm | 61,104 | | (51,723) |
Options | | Short | | NYMEX | | Gasoline | | May/21 to Nov/21 | 298,920 | | 68,424 | | (162,519) |
Subtotal - Gasoline futures long position | | | | | | 1,749,636 | cbm | 1,774,339 | | (418,811) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | Long | | NYMEX | | Gasoline | | Apr/21 to Feb/22 | (262,668) | cbm | (702,058) | | 40,864 |
Futures | | Long | | CME | | Gasoline | | Apr/21 to Jun/21 | (22,260) | cbm | (905) | | 809 |
Futures | | Long | | ICE | | Gasoline | | May/21 to Dec/22 | (186,030) | cbm | (369,972) | | 33,365 |
Options | | Long | | ICE | | Gasoline | | Apr/21 to Sept/21 | (588,300) | cbm | (56,274) | | 44,054 |
Options | | Long | | NYMEX | | Gasoline | | May/21 to Feb/22 | (306,870) | cbm | (67,604) | | 25,914 |
Subtotal - Gasoline futures short position | | | | | | (1,366,128) | cbm | (1,196,813) | | 145,006 |
Subtotal - Gasoline futures | | | | | | 383,508 | cbm | 577,526 | | (273,805) |
Physical fixed | | Short | | CCEE/OTC | | Energy | | Apr/21 to Dec/32 | 18,457,918 | mhw | 3,897,848 | | (199,577) |
Physical fixed | | Long | | CCEE/OTC | | Energy | | Apr/21 to Dec/32 | (18,457,918) | mhw | (3,602,026) | | 396,098 |
Subtotal - futures and physical fixed energy | | | | | | - | | 295,822 | | 196,521 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | Short | | NYMEX | | Heating Oil | | Apr/21 to Jun/21 | 337,137 | cbm | 660,207 | | (20,995) |
Subtotal heating oil/jet futures purchased | | | | | | 337,137 | cbm | 660,207 | | (20,995) |
| | | | | | | | | | | cbm | | | |
Futures | | Long | | NYMEX | | Heating Oil | | Apr/21 to Jun/21 | (96,195) | cbm | (244,778) | | 742 |
Futures | | Long | | NYMEX | | Jet | | Apr/21 | | (795) | cbm | (2,150) | | (33) |
Subtotal heating oil/jet short position | | | | | | (96,990) | cbm | (246,928) | | 709 |
| | | | | | | | | | | cbm | | | |
Subtotal heating oil/gasoline | | | | | | 240,147 | cbm | 413,279 | | (20,286) |
Net exposure of commodity derivatives as at March 31, 2021 | | | | | | 12,031,708 | | (1,103,642) |
Net exposure of commodity derivatives as at March 31, 2020 | | | | | | 6,097,400 | | 1,905,331 |
Grupo Raízen |
Notes from management to the combined |
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021 |
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated |
(d) Foreign exchange rate risk
This derives from the possibility of fluctuations in exchange rates used by the Group for revenue from exports, imports, debt flows and other assets and liabilities in foreign currency. The Group uses derivative operations to manage cash flow risks denominated in US dollars, net of other cash and cash equivalent flows. The derivatives positions used to hedge against the exchange rate risk are as follows:
Exchange rate risk: foreign exchange derivatives outstanding as of March 31, 2021 |
Derivatives | | Long/ Short | | Market | | Contract | | Maturity | | Notional (US$ thousand) | | Notional (R$ thousand) | | Fair value (R$ thousand) |
Futures | | Short | | B3 | | Commercial dollar | | Apr/21 to May/21 | | 456,000 | | 2,597,969 | | 27,602 |
Futures | | Short | | CME | | Euro | | Apr/21 to June/21 | | 48,750 | | 277,743 | | 3,574 |
Options | | Short | | B3 | | Foreign Exchange Options | | Jul/22 to Oct/22 | | 7,866 | | 44,816 | | (21) |
Subtotal - futures short position | | | | | | | | 512,616 | | 2,920,528 | | 31,155 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | Long | | B3 | | Commercial dollar | | Apr/21 | | (366,000) | | (2,085,212) | | (17,902) |
Futures | | Long | | CME | | Commercial Euro | | Apr/21 to Jun/21 | | (48,750) | | (277,743) | | (1,718) |
Options | | Long | | B3 | | Commercial dollar | | Apr/21 | | (114,366) | | (651,578) | | 2,000 |
Subtotal - futures long position | | | | | | | | (529,116) | | (3,014,533) | | (17,620) |
Subtotal - futures long/short positions | | | | | | (16,500) | | (94,005) | | 13,535 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward | | Short | | OTC/Cetip | | NDF | | Mar/21 to Jun/21 | | 3,831,866 | | 21,831,290 | | (537,457) |
Forward | | Long | | OTC/Cetip | | NDF | | Mar/21 to Jul/21 | | (2,382,194) | | (13,572,075) | | 138,971 |
Subtotal - forward - long/short positions | | | | | | 1,449,672 | | 8,259,215 | | (398,486) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Locked-in exchange | | Short | | OTC | | Locked-in exchange | | Jun/21 to Sept/21 | | 18,723 | | 106,669 | | 3,271 |
Locked-in exchange | | Long | | OTC | | Locked-in exchange | | Jun/21 to Sept/21 | | (10,723) | | (61,094) | | (1,771) |
Subtotal - Locked-in Exchange short position | | | | | | | | 8,000 | | 45,575 | | 1,500 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Exchange swap | | Short | | OTC | | Exchange swap | | Oct/21 to Jan/27 | | 524,497 | | 2,988,217 | | (1,475,395) |
Exchange swap | | Long | | OTC | | Exchange swap | | Oct/21 to Jan/27 | | (2,595,148) | | (14,785,340) | | 4,711,315 |
Subtotal - foreign exchange swap | | | | | | | | (2,070,651) | | (11,797,123) | | 3,235,920 |
Net exposure of foreign exchange derivatives on March 31, 2021 | | | | (629,479) | | (3,586,338) | | 2,852,469 |
Net exposure of foreign exchange derivatives on March 31, 2020 | | | | (1,937,439) | | (10,072,161) | | 2,295,627 |
Grupo Raízen |
Notes from management to the combined |
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021 |
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated |
On March 31, 2021, the summary of quantitative data on the Group’s net exposure, considering the parity of all currencies to US$, is presented below:
| 2021 |
| R$ | | US$ (in thousands) |
Cash and cash equivalents (Note 3) | 3,491,898 | | 612,904 |
Restricted cash (Note 5) | 965,482 | | 169,463 |
Interest rate swap (Note 6) | 1,049,386 | | 184,190 |
Related parties (Note 11.a) | (622,209) | | (109,211) |
Suppliers (Note 16) | (3,378,398) | | (592,982) |
Loans and financing (Note 18) | (15,245,867) | | (2,675,981) |
Lease liabilities (Note 17) | (391,249) | | (68,673) |
Derivative financial instruments (Note 27.d) (1) | | | 629,479 |
Net foreign exchange exposure | | | (1,850,811) |
Derivatives settled in the month following the closing (2) | | | (25,250) |
Net foreign exchange exposure as of March 31, 2021 (3) | | | (1,876,061) |
| | | |
Net foreign exchange exposure as of March 31, 2020 (3) | | | (1,197,993) |
(1) This refers to the notional foreign exchange derivative transactions.
(2) Maturity in April 2021, whose settlement was given by PTAX on the last closing day of the month., quoted at R$ 5.70.
(3) The net foreign exchange exposure, this will be substantially offset by probable future revenues of export products and/or import products.
(e) Hedge accounting effect
The Group formally designates its operations subject to hedge accounting for the purpose of hedging cash flows. The main hedges designated are sugar revenue, ethanol revenue, as applicable, cost of by-products import and foreign currency debt.
Impacts recognized in the Group’s equity and the estimated realization in statement of income are as follows:
| | | | | | March 31, 2021 |
| | | | | | Realization years | | |
Instruments | | Market | | Risk | | 2020/21 | | 2021/22 | | From 2022 onwards | | Total |
Futures | | OTC / ICE | | Sugar#11 | | 6,041 | | (722,668) | | (274,704) | | (991,331) |
Futures | | B3 / NYMEX / OTC | | Ethanol | | - | | (277,432) | | - | | (277,432) |
Futures | | NYMEX | | Gasoline | | (889) | | - | | - | | (889) |
Options | | ICE | | Sugar#11 | | - | | (5,027) | | (14,682) | | (19,709) |
Forward | | OTC | | FX | | (12,876) | | (585,142) | | (9,097) | | (607,115) |
Swap | | Debt | | FX | | - | | - | | (1,010,580) | | (1,010,580) |
Export Prepayments | | Debt | | FX | | - | | - | | (85,316) | | (85,316) |
| | | | | | (7,724) | | (1,590,269) | | (1,394,379) | | (2,992,372) |
(-) Deferred taxes | | 2,626 | | 540,691 | | 474,090 | | 1,017,407 |
Effect on equity | | (5,098) | | (1,049,578) | | (920,289) | | (1,974,965) |
Grupo Raízen |
Notes from management to the combined |
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021 |
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated |
| | | | | | March 31, 2020 |
| | | | | | Realization years | | |
Instruments | | Market | | Risk | | 2020 | | 2021/22 | | From 2022 onwards | | Total |
Futures | | OTC / ICE | | Sugar#11 | | 569,144 | | 292,919 | | - | | 862,063 |
Futures | | B3 / NYMEX / OTC | | Ethanol | | 303,960 | | - | | - | | 303,960 |
Options | | ICE | | Sugar#11 | | 135,346 | | - | | - | | 135,346 |
Forward | | OTC | | Foreign exchange | | (1,106,647) | | (294,100) | | - | | (1,400,747) |
Swap | | Debt | | Foreign exchange | | - | | - | | (924,299) | | (924,299) |
Export Prepayments | | Debt | | Foreign exchange | | - | | - | | (72,851) | | (72,851) |
| | | | | | (98,197) | | (1,181) | | (997,150) | | (1,096,528) |
(-) Deferred taxes | | 33,387 | | 402 | | 339,031 | | 372,820 |
Effect on equity | | (64,810) | | (779) | | (658,119) | | (723,708) |
Changes in other comprehensive income balances for the year ended March 31, 2021 are as follows:
Cash flow hedge
| | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Beginning balance | | (723,708) | | (269,669) | | 7,851 |
| | | | | | |
Movements occurred in the year: | | | | | | |
Fair value of commodity futures designated as hedge accounting | | (2,468,391) | | 1,496,013 | | 501,929 |
Fair value loss on forward exchange contracts designated as hedge accounting | | (359,400) | | (1,615,639) | | (135,403) |
Exchange-rate change on debt contracts designated as hedge accounting | | (98,755) | | (650,356) | | (324,944) |
Income (loss) from commodities reclassified to operating income (loss) and other | | 1,030,702 | | 82,045 | | (462,067) |
Total movements occurred during the year (before deferred taxes) | | (1,895,844) | | (687,937) | | (420,485) |
Effect of deferred taxes on equity valuation adjustments | | 644,587 | | 233,898 | | 142,965 |
| | (1,251,257) | | (454,039) | | (277,520) |
End balance | | (1,974,965) | | (723,708) | | (269,669) |
Fair value hedge
RCSA designates at fair value the inventory and highly probable purchases of oil by-products with pegged derivatives. Risk management is primarily intended for recognizing inventory at a floating price, as RCSA’s sales revenue will be upon sale of products to its clients. Hedge accounting aims to minimize any type of mismatching in statement of income for the year, causing both the derivatives and the inventory to be recorded at fair value, with the change being recognized under Cost of products sold and services rendered, whose positive impact in the year ended March 31, 2021 was R$ 244,942 (negative impact of R$ 234,927 in 2020 and positive impact of R$ 20,937 in 2019). At March 31, 2021, in the statement of financial position, the fair value measurement balance of inventories is increased by R$ 47,779 (decreased by R$ 197,163 in 2020).
Grupo Raízen |
Notes from management to the combined |
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021 |
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated |
(f) Interest rate risk
The Group monitors fluctuations in variable interest rates related to certain debts, especially those linked to Libor and, when necessary, uses derivative instruments to minimize these risks. The positions of derivative financial instruments used to hedge against the interest rate risk are as follows:
Interest rate risk: Interest derivatives outstanding at March 31, 2021 |
Derivatives | | Long/ Short | | Market | | Contract | | Maturity | | Notional (US$ thousand) | | Notional (R$ thousand) | | Fair value (R$ thousand) |
Interest rate swap | | Long | | OTC | | Interest rate swap | | Dec/21 to Jun/30 | | (707,692) | | (4,031,929) | | 365,288 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Subtotal interest swap | | | | | | | | (707,692) | | (4,031,929) | | 365,288 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net exposure of interest derivatives as of March 31, 2021 | | (707,692) | | (4,031,929) | | 365,288 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net exposure of interest derivatives as of March 31, 2020 | | (589,288) | | (3,063,533) | | 194,958 |
(g) Credit risk
A substantial part of the Group's sales is made to a select group if highly qualified counterparties.
Credit risk is managed by specific rules for client acceptance, credit analysis and establishment of exposure limits per client, including, when applicable, requirement of letter of credit from first-tier banks and capturing security interest on loans granted. Management considers that the credit risk is substantially covered by the allowance for expected credit losses.
Individual risk limits are established based on internal or external ratings, according to the limits determined by the Group management. The use of credit limits is regularly monitored. No credit limit was exceeded in the year, and management does not expect any losses from non-performance by the counterparties at an amount higher than that already provisioned.
The Group operates commodity derivatives in the New York - NYBOT and NYMEX, Chicago - CBOT and CME and London - LIFFE commodity futures and options markets, as well as in the over the counter (OTC) market with selected counterparties. Also, the Group operates commodity exchange rate derivatives and over-the-counter contracts registered with B3, mainly with the main local and international banks considered Investment Grade by international rating agencies.
Grupo Raízen |
Notes from management to the combined |
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021 |
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated |
Guarantee margins (Restricted Cash, Note 5) - Derivative transactions on commodity exchanges (NYBOT, NYMEX, LIFFE and B3) require guarantee margins. The total combined consolidated margin deposited at March 31, 2021 amounts to R$ 1,065,144 (R$ 160,610 at March 31, 2020), of which R$ 99,662 (R$ 33,178 at March 31, 2020) in restricted short-term investments and R$ 965,482 (R$ 127,432 at March 31, 2020) in margin on derivative transactions.
The Group’s derivative transactions in over the counter do not require a guarantee margin.
Credit risk on cash and cash equivalents is mitigated through the conservative distribution of investment funds and CDBs that make up the item. The distribution follows strict criteria for allocation and exposure to counterparties, which are the main local and international banks considered, in their majority, as Investment Grade by the international rating agencies.
(h) Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is that in which the Group may encounter difficulties in honoring the obligations associated with its financial liabilities that are settled with cash payments or with another financial asset. The Group’s liquidity management approach is to ensure, as much as possible, that there will always be sufficient liquidity to meet its obligations upon maturity, under normal or stress conditions, without experiencing unacceptable losses or damaging its reputation.
As part of the liquidity management process, management prepares business plans and monitors their execution, discussing the positive and negative cash flow risks and assessing the availability of financial resources to support its operations, investments and refinancing needs.
The table below states the main financial liabilities contracted by maturity:
| Up to 1 year | | Up to 2 years | | From 3 to 5 years | | Above 5 years | | Total |
Loans and financing (1) | 3,025,522 | | 2,499,072 | | 11,420,783 | | 12,723,878 | | 29,669,255 |
Suppliers (Note 16) | 10,911,172 | | - | | - | | - | | 10,911,172 |
Third party and related party lease liabilities (1) | 1,495,414 | | 1,377,928 | | 2,648,935 | | 1,980,485 | | 7,502,762 |
Derivative financial instruments (Note 27.b) | 4,105,942 | | 222,945 | | 47,013 | | 22,947 | | 4,398,847 |
Related parties (Notes 1 and 2) | 1,387,710 | | - | | - | | 602,395 | | 1,990,105 |
| 20,925,760 | | 4,099,945 | | 14,116,731 | | 15,329,705 | | 54,472,141 |
(1) Undiscounted contractual cash flows.
(2) Except related parties lease liabilities.
Grupo Raízen |
Notes from management to the combined |
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021 |
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated |
(i) Fair value
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities is the amount for which a financial instrument may be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties, other than a forced sale or settlement. The methods and assumptions used to estimate the fair value are described below.
The fair value of cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, other financial assets, suppliers, related parties and other short-term obligations approximates the respective carrying amount, mostly due to the short-term maturity of these instruments. The fair value of other long-term assets and liabilities does not differ significantly from their carrying amount.
The fair value of the Group’s financial instruments payable is close to the carrying amount, since they are subject to variable interest rates and there was no significant change in the Group’s credit risk.
Derivatives measured by valuation techniques with observable market data refer mostly to interest rate swaps, foreign exchange forward contracts and commodities forward contracts. The most frequently applied valuation techniques include forwards and swap pricing models, using present value calculation. The models include various inputs, including in connection with the creditworthiness of the counterparties, spot and forward foreign exchange rates, interest rate curves and forward rate curves of the hedged commodity.
The consolidated financial instruments are classified into the following categories:
| | | Book value | | Market value |
| Classification | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2021 | | 2020 |
Financial assets |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents, except investments (Note 3) | Loans and receivables | | 3,266,748 | | 5,767,050 | | 3,266,748 | | 5,767,050 |
Interest earnings bank deposits (Note 3) | Fair value through profit or loss | 3,246,057 | | 2,834,610 | | 3,246,057 | | 2,834,610 |
Securities (Note 4) | Fair value through profit or loss | 134,940 | | 39,145 | | 134,940 | | 39,145 |
Restricted cash (Note 5) | Loans and receivables | | 965,482 | | 127,432 | | 965,482 | | 127,432 |
Restricted financial investments (restricted cash) (Note 5) | Fair value through profit or loss | 99,701 | | 83,638 | | 99,701 | | 83,638 |
Trade accounts receivable (Note 6) | Loans and receivables | | 4,233,142 | | 3,297,337 | | 4,233,142 | | 3,297,337 |
Derivatives financial instruments (Note 27.b) (2) | Fair value through profit or loss | 6,512,962 | | 8,144,396 | | 6,512,962 | | 8,144,396 |
Related parties (Note 11.a) | Loans and receivables | | 2,056,765 | | 2,052,743 | | 2,056,765 | | 2,052,743 |
Other financial assets (Note 10) | Loans and receivables | | 264,323 | | 573,041 | | 264,323 | | 573,041 |
| | | 20,780,120 | | 22,919,392 | | 20,780,120 | | 22,919,392 |
Financial liabilities | | | | | | | | | |
Loans and financing (Note 18) (1) | Amortized cost | | (5,875,573) | | (8,297,302) | | (5,875,573) | | (8,297,302) |
Loans and financing (Note 18) (1) | Fair value through profit or loss | (18,167,325) | | (17,030,068) | | (18,568,900) | | (17,030,068) |
Derivative financial instruments (Note 27.b) (2) | Fair value through profit or loss | (4,398,847) | | (3,748,480) | | (4,398,847) | | (3,748,480) |
Suppliers (Note 16) | Amortized cost | | (10,911,172) | | (10,227,015) | | (10,911,172) | | (10,227,015) |
Related parties (Note 11.a) | Amortized cost | | (2,923,822) | | (2,535,301) | | (2,923,822) | | (2,535,301) |
| | | (42,276,739) | | (41,838,166) | | (42,678,314) | | (41,838,166) |
Grupo Raízen |
Notes from management to the combined |
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021 |
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated |
Fair value hierarchy
The Group uses the following hierarchy to determine and disclose the fair value of financial instruments by the valuation technique, to wit:
- Level 1: quoted (unadjusted) prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
- Level 2 - other techniques for which all inputs that have a significant effect on the recorded fair value are observable, either directly or indirectly; and
- Level 3: techniques using inputs that have a significant effect on the fair value recorded that are not based on observable market data.
Financial instruments measured at fair value as of March 31, 2021 | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Total |
Interest earnings bank deposits (Note 3) | | - | | 3,246,057 | | 3,246,057 |
Securities (Note 4) | | - | | 134,940 | | 134,940 |
Restricted financial investments (restricted cash) (Note 5) | | - | | 99,701 | | 99,701 |
Derivative financial assets (Note 27.b) | | 2,213,435 | | 4,299,527 | | 6,512,962 |
Loans and financing (Note 18) | | - | | (18,568,900) | | (18,568,900) |
Derivative financial liabilities (Note 27.b) | | (3,497,590) | | (901,257) | | (4,398,847) |
Total as of March 31, 2021 | | (1,284,155) | | (11,689,932) | | (12,974,087) |
Total as of March 31, 2020 | | 1,597,447 | | (11,274,207) | | (9,676,760) |
(j) Sensitivity analysis
The sensitivity analysis of the financial instruments’ fair value, according to the types of risk considered significant by the Group, is presented below.
Assumptions for sensitivity analysis
The Group adopted three scenarios for its sensitivity analysis, one probable and two (possible and remote) that may have adverse effects on the fair value of its financial instruments. The probable scenario was defined based on the commodities futures market curves for sugar, oil (heating oil), ethanol and the US dollar on March 31, 2021, corresponding to the balance of the derivatives’ fair value on that date. Possible and remote adverse scenarios were defined considering adverse impacts of 25% and 50% on sugar price curves and US dollar, which were calculated based on the probable scenario.
Grupo Raízen |
Notes from management to the combined |
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021 |
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated |
Sensitivity table
(1) Changes in fair value of derivative financial instruments
| | | | | | Impact on profit or loss (*) |
| | Risk factor | | Probable Scenario | | Possible scenario +25% | | Fair value balance | | Remote scenario +50% | | Fair value balance |
Price risk | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commodity derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts and options: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Purchase and sale commitments | | Sugar price increase | | (991,483) | | (2,618,251) | | (3,609,734) | | (5,236,501) | | (6,227,984) |
Purchase and sale commitments | | Gasoline price increase | | (270,143) | | (125,177) | | (395,320) | | (250,354) | | (520,497) |
Purchase and sale commitments | | Ethanol price increase | | (14,279) | | (135,533) | | (149,812) | | (271,067) | | (285,346) |
Purchase and sale commitments | | Diesel and gasoline price increase | | (24,258) | | (161,296) | | (185,554) | | (322,592) | | (346,850) |
Purchase and sale commitments | | Electric power price increase | | 196,521 | | 27,589 | | 224,110 | | 55,178 | | 251,699 |
| | | | (1,103,642) | | (3,012,668) | | (4,116,310) | | (6,025,336) | | (7,128,978) |
Currency risk | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Exchange rate derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Purchase and sale commitments | | R$/US$ exchange rate decrease | | 13,535 | | (8,124) | | 5,411 | | (16,246) | | (2,711) |
Forward and Locked-in exchange contracts: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Purchase and sale commitments | | R$/US$ exchange rate decrease | | (377,386) | | (2,747,017) | | (3,124,403) | | (5,494,035) | | (5,871,421) |
Purchase and sale commitments | | AR$/US$ exchange rate fall | | (19,600) | | (118,504) | | (138,104) | | (237,008) | | (256,608) |
FX swaps: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Purchase and sale commitments | | R$/US$ exchange rate decrease | | 3,235,920 | | (2,844,444) | | 391,476 | | (5,688,888) | | (2,452,968) |
| | | | 2,852,469 | | (5,718,089) | | (2,865,620) | | (11,436,177) | | (8,583,708) |
Interest rate risk | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Swap contracts, lock, DI, and NDF | | Write-off in interest rate | | 365,288 | | 9,600 | | 374,888 | | 19,900 | | 385,188 |
| | | | 365,288 | | 9,600 | | 374,888 | | 19,900 | | 385,188 |
Total | | | | 2,114,115 | | (8,721,157) | | (6,607,042) | | (17,441,613) | | (15,327,498) |
(*) Result projected to occur in up to 12 months from March 31, 2021.
As of March 31, 2021, the commodity and foreign exchange futures curves used in the sensitivity analysis were as follows:
| | Position | | Scenarios |
| | | Probable | | Possible | | Remote |
Sugar price increase – R$/ton | | Short | | 1,898 | | 2,372 | | 2,847 |
Gasoline price increase – R$/m³ | | Short | | 2,114 | | 2,643 | | 3,172 |
Ethanol price increase – R$/m³ | | Long | | 2,377 | | 2,472 | | 3,566 |
Diesel price increase – R$/m³ | | Short | | 2,663 | | 3,329 | | 3,995 |
Electric power price increase – R$/mwh | | Short | | 220,20 | | 275,25 | | 330,30 |
Exchange rate increase - R$/US$ | | Short | | 5,78 | | 7,23 | | 8,67 |
Exchange rate decrease - AR$/US$ | | Long | | 24,53 | | 18,40 | | 12,27 |
Exchange rate decrease - R$/US$ | | Long | | 5,78 | | 4,34 | | 2,89 |
Interest rate decrease - % p.y. | | Long | | 2,65 | | 1,99 | | -1,33 |
Grupo Raízen |
Notes from management to the combined |
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021 |
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated |
(2) Foreign exchange exposure, net
The probable scenario considers the position on March 31, 2021. The effects of the possible and remote scenarios that would be posted to the combined consolidated statement of income as foreign exchange gains (losses) are as follows:
| | | Effect of exchange-rate changes |
| | | Possible scenario | | Remote scenario | | Possible scenario | | Remote scenario |
Net foreign exchange exposure as of March 31, 2021 | | +25% | | +50% | | -25% | | -50% |
Cash and cash equivalents (Note 3) | 3,491,898 | | 872,975 | | 1,745,949 | | (872,975) | | (1,745,949) |
Restricted cash (Note 5) | 965,482 | | 241,371 | | 482,741 | | (241,371) | | (482,741) |
Accounts receivable from abroad (Note 6) | 711,078 | | 177,770 | | 355,539 | | (177,770) | | (355,539) |
Related parties (Note 11.a) | (622,209) | | (155,552) | | (311,105) | | 155,552 | | 311,105 |
Suppliers (Note 16) | (3,378,398) | | (844,600) | | (1,689,199) | | 844,600 | | 1,689,199 |
Loans and financing (Note 18) | (15,245,867) | | (3,811,467) | | (7,622,934) | | 3,811,467 | | 7,622,934 |
Lease liabilities (Note 17) | (391,249) | | (97,812) | | (195,625) | | 97,812 | | 195,625 |
Impact on statement of income for the year | | | (3,617,315) | | (7,234,634) | | 3,617,315 | | 7,234,634 |
As of March 31, 2021, the rates used in the aforementioned sensitivity analysis were as follows:
| | R$/US$ |
Probable, balances | | 5.70 |
Possible scenario +25% | | 7.12 |
Remote scenario +50% | | 8.55 |
Possible scenario -25% | | 4.27 |
Remote scenario - 50% | | 2.85 |
(3) Interest rate sensitivity
As of March 31, 2021, the probable scenario considers the weighted average floating interest rate of on loans and financing, and for short-term investments and restricted cash, the CDI accumulated over the past 12 months. In both cases, simulations were performed with an increase and decrease of 25% and 50%. The combined consolidated results of this sensitivity analysis are presented below:
| Interest rate sensitivity |
| Probable Scenario | | Possible scenario | | Remote scenario | | Possible scenario | | Remote scenario | |
| | +25% | | +50% | | -25% | | -50% | |
Interest earnings bank deposits | 71,155 | | 17,789 | | 35,578 | | (17,789) | | (35,578) | |
Securities | 2,999 | | 750 | | 1,499 | | (750) | | (1,499) | |
Interest earning bank deposits (restricted cash) | 2,216 | | 554 | | 1,109 | | (554) | | (1,109) | |
Loans and financing | (953,324) | | (238,331) | | (476,662) | | 238,331 | | 476,662 | |
Additional impact in income (loss) for the year | (876,954) | | (219,238) | | (438,476) | | 219,238 | | 438,476 | |
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Grupo Raízen |
Notes from management to the combined |
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021 |
In thousands of reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated |
As of March 31, 2021, the rates used in the sensitivity analysis were as follows:
| Scenarios |
| Probable Scenario | | Possible scenario +25% | | Remote scenario +50% | | Possible scenario -25% | | Remote scenario -50% |
CDI accumulated – % p.y. | 2,20 | | 2,74 | | 3,29 | | 1,65 | | 1,10 |
Post-fixed interest on loans and financing – % p.y. | 4,02 | | 5,03 | | 6,04 | | 3,02 | | 2,01 |
(k) Capital management
The Group’s objective when managing its capital structure is to ensure the continuity of its operations and finance investment opportunities, maintaining a healthy credit profile and offering an adequate return to its shareholders.
The Group has a relationship with the main local and international rating agencies, as shown below:
Agency | | Scale | | Rating | | Outlook | | Date |
Fitch | | National | | AAA (bra) | | Stable | | 05/28/2020 |
| | Global | | BBB | | Negative | | 05/28/2020 |
Moody's | | National | | Aaa.Br | | Stable | | 12/09/2020 |
| | Global | | Baa3 | | Stable | | 12/09/2020 |
Standard & Poor's | | National | | brAAA | | Stable | | 06/29/2020 |
| | Global | | BBB- | | Stable | | 06/29/2020 |
The Raízen Group monitors its capital through a combined treasury management of its business, using a leverage ratio represented by debt divided by equity.
The Group’s net debt is calculated as the total of loans and financing with the market, net of cash and cash equivalents, investments and trade notes held as collateral for debt items and derivative financial instruments taken out to hedge the indebtedness.
Financial leverage ratios on March 31, 2021 and 2020 were calculated as follows:
| 2021 | | 2020 |
Third party capital | | | |
Loans and financing (Note 18) | 24,444,473 | | 25,327,370 |
(-) Cash and cash equivalents (Note 3) | (6,512,805) | | (8,601,660) |
(-) Securities (Note 4) | (134,940) | | (39,145) |
(-) Financial investments linked to financing (Note 5) | (39) | | (50,460) |
(-) National Treasury Certificates - CTN (Note 10) | (24,206) | | (297,459) |
(-)Foreign exchange and interest rate swaps and other derivatives (Note 27.b) | (3,601,208) | | (3,369,934) |
| 14,171,275 | | 12,968,712 |
Own capital | | | |
Equity | | | |
Attributable to Group’s shareholders | 12,129,956 | | 11,364,386 |
Interest of non-controlling shareholders | 368,436 | | 365,717 |
| 12,498,392 | | 11,730,103 |
Total own capital and third-parties | 26,669,667 | | 24,698,815 |
Leverage ratio | 53,14% | | 52,51% |