UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF MARCH, 31, 2021
AND FOR THE THREE-MONTH PERIOD THEN ENDED AS OF MARCH, 31, 2021
PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
The following are not technical definitions, but they are helpful for the reader’s understanding of some terms used in the notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements of the Company.
Terms | | Definitions |
ADR | | American Depositary Receipt |
CAMMESA | | Compañía Administradora del Mercado Eléctrico Mayorista S.A. |
CB | | Corporate Bonds |
CIESA | | Compañía de inversiones de energía S.A. |
Citelec | | Compañía Inversora en Transmisión Eléctrica Citelec S.A. |
CNV | | Comisión Nacional de Valores – Argentine Securities Commission |
CTB | | Central Térmica Barragán S.A |
Ecuador TLC | | Ecuador TLC S.A. |
Edenor | | Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte S.A. |
ENARGAS | | National Regulator of Gas |
ENRE | | National Regulatory Authority of Electricity |
Greenwind | | Greenwind S.A. |
HIDISA | | Hidroeléctrica Diamante S.A. |
HINISA | | Hidroeléctrica Los Nihuiles S.A. |
IASB | | International Accounting Standards Board |
MLC | | Foreign Exchange Market |
NIC | | International Accounting Standards |
NIIF | | International Financial Reporting Standards |
NYSE | | New York Stock Exchange |
OCP | | Oleductos de Crudo Pesados Ltd |
PACOSA | | Pampa Comercializadora S.A. |
PEB | | Pampa Energía Bolivia S.A. |
PEN | | National Executive Branch |
PISA | | Pampa Inversiones S.A. |
Refinor | | Refinería del Norte S.A. |
RTI | | Tariff Structure Review |
SE | | Secretary of Energy |
SEC | | Security and Exchange Comission |
SEE | | Secretary of Electrical Energy |
GLOSSARY OF TERMS: (Continuation)
Terms | | Definitions |
TGS | | Transportadora de Gas del Sur S.A. |
TJSM | | Termoeléctrica José de San Martín S.A. |
TMB | | Termoeléctrica Manuel Belgrano S.A. |
The Company / Pampa | | Pampa Energía S.A. |
The Group | | Pampa Energía S.A. and its subsidiaries |
Transba | | Empresa de Transporte de Energía Eléctrica por Distribución Troncal de la Provincia de Buenos Aires Transba S.A. |
Transelec | | Transelec Argentina S.A. |
Transener | | Compañía de Transporte de Energía Eléctrica en Alta Tensión Transener S.A. |
US$ | | U.$. Dollar |
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021
presented in comparative format (see Note 5.1)
(In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”))
| Note | | 03.31.2021 | | 03.31.2020 |
| | | | | |
Revenue | 8 | | 28,635 | | 18,036 |
Cost of sales | 9 | | (16,353) | | (11,161) |
Gross profit | | | 12,282 | | 6,875 |
| | | | | |
Selling expenses | 10.1 | | (542) | | (599) |
Administrative expenses | 10.2 | | (2,016) | | (1,536) |
Exploration expenses | 10.3 | | (7) | | (4) |
Other operating income | 10.4 | | 976 | | 709 |
Other operating expenses | 10.4 | | (3,050) | | (458) |
Impairment of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and inventories | | | - | | (4,316) |
Impairment of financial assets | | | (103) | | (69) |
Share of profit from associates and joint ventures | 5.2.2 | | 2,226 | | 2,069 |
Operating income | | | 9,766 | | 2,671 |
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Finance income | 10.5 | | 165 | | 142 |
Finance costs | 10.5 | | (3,986) | | (2,643) |
Other financial results | 10.5 | | (2,061) | | (409) |
Financial results, net | | | (5,882) | | (2,910) |
Profit before income tax | | | 3,884 | | (239) |
Income tax | 10.6 | | (715) | | 439 |
Profit of the period from continuing operations | | | 3,169 | | 200 |
Profit of the period from discontinued operations | 5.1 | | 525 | | 743 |
Profit of the period | | | 3,694 | | 943 |
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Other comprehensive income | | | | | |
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss | | | | | |
Exchange differences on translation | | | 10,256 | | 6,435 |
Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss | | | | | |
Exchange differences on translation | | | 1,165 | | 62 |
Other comprehensive income of the period from continuing operations | | | 11,421 | | 6,497 |
Other comprehensive income of the year from discontinued operations | 5.1 | | 4,435 | | 4,722 |
Other comprehensive income of the period | | | 15,856 | | 11,219 |
Total comprehensive income of the period | | | 19,550 | | 12,162 |
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Continuation)
For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021
presented in comparative format (see Note 5.1)
(In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”))
| Note | | 03.31.2021 | | 03.31.2020 |
Total income of the period attributable to: | | | | | |
Owners of the company | | | 3,152 | | 775 |
Non - controlling interest | | | 542 | | 168 |
| | | 3,694 | | 943 |
| | | | | |
Total income of the period attributable to owners of the Company: | | | | | |
Continuing operations | | | 3,150 | | 360 |
Discontinued operations | | | 2 | | 415 |
| | | 3,152 | | 775 |
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Total comprehensive income of the period attributable to: | | | | | |
Owners of the Company | | | 15,317 | | 9,795 |
Non - controlling interest | | | 4,233 | | 2,367 |
| | | 19,550 | | 12,162 |
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Total comprehensive income of the period attributable to owners of the Company: | | | | | |
Continuing operations | | | 14,530 | | 4,658 |
Discontinued operations | | | 787 | | 5,137 |
| | | 15,317 | | 9,795 |
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Earnings per share attributable to the equity holders of the Company during the period | | | | | |
Basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations | 13.2 | | 2.17 | | 0.22 |
Basic and diluted earnings per share from discontinued operations | 13.2 | | 0.00 | | 0.25 |
Total basic and diluted earnings per share | 13.2 | | 2.17 | | 0.47 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENT
OF FINANCIAL POSITION
As of March 31, 2021
presented in comparative format
(In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”))
| Note | | 03.31.2021 | | 12.31.2020 |
ASSETS | | | | | |
NON-CURRENT ASSETS | | | | | |
Property, plant and equipment | 11.1 | | 147,018 | | 135,445 |
Intangible assets | 11.2 | | 3,754 | | 3,455 |
Right-of-use assets | | | 926 | | 867 |
Deferred tax assets | 11.3 | | 9,230 | | 9,082 |
Investments in joint ventures and associates | 5.2.2 | | 56,571 | | 46,229 |
Financial assets at amortized cost | 12.1 | | 9,222 | | 8,428 |
Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss | 12.2 | | 1,030 | | 942 |
Other assets | | | 60 | | 57 |
Trade and other receivables | 12.3 | | 3,302 | | 3,631 |
Total non-current assets | | | 231,113 | | 208,136 |
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CURRENT ASSETS | | | | | |
Inventories | 11.4 | | 12,471 | | 9,766 |
Financial assets at amortized cost | 12.1 | | 1,144 | | 2,062 |
Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss | 12.2 | | 28,340 | | 27,382 |
Derivative financial instruments | | | 8 | | 1 |
Trade and other receivables | 12.3 | | 31,622 | | 28,678 |
Cash and cash equivalents | 12.4 | | 9,254 | | 11,900 |
Total current assets | | | 82,839 | | 79,789 |
Assets classified as held for sale | 5.1 | | 141,419 | | 123,603 |
Total assets | | | 455,371 | | 411,528 |
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENT
OF FINANCIAL POSITION (Continuation)
As of March 31, 2021
presented in comparative format
(In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”))
| Note | | 03.31.2021 | | 12.31.2020 |
SHAREHOLDERS´ EQUITY | | | | | |
Share capital | 13 | | 1,451 | | 1,451 |
Share capital adjustment | | | 7,605 | | 7,605 |
Share premium | | | 19,950 | | 19,950 |
Treasury shares | | | 4 | | 4 |
Treasury shares adjustment | | | 24 | | 24 |
Treasury shares cost | | | (2,363) | | (235) |
Legal reserve | | | 3,703 | | 3,703 |
Voluntary reserve | | | 60,899 | | 60,899 |
Other reserves | | | (693) | | (759) |
Retained earnings | | | 7,643 | | (1,825) |
Other comprehensive income | | | 35,279 | | 29,430 |
Equity attributable to owners of the company | | | 133,502 | | 120,247 |
Non-controlling interest | | | 32,864 | | 28,631 |
Total equity | | | 166,366 | | 148,878 |
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LIABILITIES | | | | | |
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES | | | | | |
Investments in joint ventures and associates | 5.2.2 | | 168 | | 161 |
Provisions | 11.5 | | 12,805 | | 9,326 |
Income tax | 11.6 | | 11,540 | | 11,004 |
Taxes payables | | | 128 | | 128 |
Deferred tax liabilities | 11.3 | | - | | 93 |
Defined benefit plans | | | 1,710 | | 1,460 |
Borrowings | 12.5 | | 126,169 | | 115,428 |
Trade and other payables | 12.6 | | 1,542 | | 1,418 |
Total non-current liabilities | | | 154,062 | | 139,018 |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES | | | | | |
Provisions | 11.5 | | 1,502 | | 1,379 |
Income tax | 11.6 | | 556 | | 897 |
Taxes payables | | | 3,751 | | 3,030 |
Defined benefit plans | | | 289 | | 298 |
Salaries and social security payable | | | 1,316 | | 1,935 |
Derivative financial instruments | | | 5 | | 40 |
Borrowings | 12.5 | | 17,577 | | 20,377 |
Trade and other payables | 12.6 | | 11,074 | | 9,778 |
Total current liabilities | | | 36,070 | | 37,734 |
Liabilities associated to assets classified as held for sale | 5.1 | | 98,873 | | 85,898 |
Total liabilities | | | 289,005 | | 262,650 |
Total liabilities and equity | | | 455,371 | | 411,528 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021
presented in comparative format
(In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”))
| Attributable to owners | | | | |
| Equity holders of the company | | Retained earnings | | | | | | |
| Share capital | | Share capital adjustment | | Share premium | | Treasury shares | | Treasury shares adjustment | | Treasury shares cost | | Legal reserve | | Voluntary reserve | | Other reserves (1) | | Other comprehensive income / (loss) | | Retained earnings (Accumulated losses) | | Subtotal | | Non-controlling interest | | Total equity |
Balance as of December 31, 2019 | 1,677 | | 9,826 | | 19,570 | | 71 | | 27 | | (2,527) | | 1,753 | | 17,727 | | (771) | | 15,668 | | 51,844 | | 114,865 | | 29,397 | | 144,262 |
Constitution of legal and voluntary reserve | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - |
Capital reduction | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - |
Stock compensation plans | 1 | | 3 | | (12) | | (1) | | (3) | | 45 | | - | | - | | (16) | | - | | - | | 17 | | - | | 17 |
Acquisition of own shares | (86) | | - | | 401 | | 86 | | - | | (2,554) | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | (2,153) | | (481) | | (2,634) |
Dividends provided for pay | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - |
Profit for the three-month period | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | 775 | | 775 | | 168 | | 943 |
Other comprehensive income for the three-month period | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | 3,455 | | 5,565 | | 9,020 | | 2,199 | | 11,219 |
Balance as of March 31, 2020 | 1,592 | | 9,829 | | 19,959 | | 156 | | 24 | | (5,036) | | 1,753 | | 17,727 | | (787) | | 19,123 | | 58,184 | | 122,524 | | 31,283 | | 153,807 |
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Constitution of legal and voluntary reserve | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | 1,950 | | 49,894 | | - | | - | | (51,844) | | - | | - | | - |
Capital reduction | - | | - | | - | | (293) | | (2,224) | | 9,239 | | - | | (6,722) | | - | | - | | - | | - | | (1,546) | | (1,546) |
Stock compensation plans | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | 28 | | - | | - | | 28 | | - | | 28 |
Acquisition of own shares | (141) | | (2,224) | | (9) | | 141 | | 2,224 | | (4,438) | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | (4,447) | | (11) | | (4,458) |
Dividends provided for pay | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | (519) | | (519) |
Loss for the complementary nine-month period | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | (32,222) | | (32,222) | | (8,689) | | (40,911) |
Other comprehensive income for the complementary nine-month period | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | 10,307 | | 24,057 | | 34,364 | | 8,113 | | 42,477 |
Balance as of December 31, 2020 | 1,451 | | 7,605 | | 19,950 | | 4 | | 24 | | (235) | | 3,703 | | 60,899 | | (759) | | 29,430 | | (1,825) | | 120,247 | | 28,631 | | 148,878 |
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED
INTERIM STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (Continuation)
For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021
presented in comparative format
(In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”))
| Attributable to owners | | | | |
| Equity holders of the company | | Retained earnings | | | | | | |
| Share capital | | Share capital adjustment | | Share premium | | Treasury shares | | Treasury shares adjustment | | Treasury shares cost | | Legal reserve | | Voluntary reserve | | Other reserves (1) | | Other comprehensive income / (loss) | | Retained earnings (Accumulated losses) | | Subtotal | | Non-controlling interest | | Total equity |
Balance as of December 31, 2020 | 1,451 | | 7,605 | | 19,950 | | 4 | | 24 | | (235) | | 3,703 | | 60,899 | | (759) | | 29,430 | | (1,825) | | 120,247 | | 28,631 | | 148,878 |
Acquisition of own shares | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | (2,148) | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | (2,148) | | - | | (2,148) |
Stock compensation plans | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | 20 | | - | | - | | 66 | | - | | - | | 86 | | - | | 86 |
Profit for the three-month period | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | 3,152 | | 3,152 | | 542 | | 3,694 |
Other comprehensive income for the three-month period | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | 5,849 | | 6,316 | | 12,165 | | 3,691 | | 15,856 |
Balance as of March 31, 2021 | 1,451 | | 7,605 | | 19,950 | | 4 | | 24 | | (2,363) | | 3,703 | | 60,899 | | (693) | | 35,279 | | 7,643 | | 133,502 | | 32,864 | | 166,366 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021
presented in comparative format (see Note 5.1)
(In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”))
| Note | | 03.31.2021 | | 03.31.2020 |
Cash flows from operating activities: | | | | | |
Profit of the period from continuing operations | | | 3,169 | | 200 |
Adjustments to reconcile net profit to cash flows generated by operating activities: | 14.1 | | 10,872 | | 8,445 |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities | 14.2 | | (2,630) | | (391) |
Net cash generated by operating activities from discontinued operations | 5.1 | | 4,096 | | 2,099 |
Net cash generated by operating activities | | | 15,507 | | 10,353 |
Cash flows from investing activities: | | | | | |
Payment for property, plant and equipment | | | (2,204) | | (3,429) |
Payment for public securities and shares, net | | | (2,570) | | (4,478) |
Payments for capital integration in associates | | | (772) | | (190) |
Collections for sales of shares in companies and property, plant and equipment | | | 2 | | 38 |
Dividends received | | | - | | 119 |
(Pay) Colletionfrom loans, net | | | (71) | | 141 |
Recovery of investment funds, net | | | 1,496 | | 10,552 |
Net cash (used in) generated by investing activities from discontinued operations | 5.1 | | (2,113) | | 86 |
Net cash (used in) generated by investing activities | | | (6,232) | | 2,839 |
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Cash flows from financing activities: | | | | | |
Proceeds from borrowings | | | 2,503 | | 200 |
Payment of borrowings | | | (4,616) | | (4,214) |
Payment of borrowings interests | | | (4,687) | | (4,123) |
Payment for acquisition of own shares | | | (2,148) | | (2,634) |
Repurchase and redemption of corporate bonds | | | - | | (2,501) |
Payments of leases | | | (43) | | (80) |
Net cash used in financing activities from discontinued operations | 5.1 | | (114) | | (66) |
Net cash used in financing activities | | | (9,105) | | (13,418) |
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Increase (Decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | | | 170 | | (226) |
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Cash and cash equivalents at the begining of the year | 12.4 | | 11,900 | | 13,496 |
Cash and cash equivalents at the begining of the year reclasified to assets classified as held for sale | | | 4,362 | | - |
Exchange difference generated by cash and cash equivalents | | | (280) | | (487) |
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period reclasified to assets classified as held for sale | | | (6,898) | | - |
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | | | 170 | | (226) |
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 12.4 | | 9,254 | | 12,783 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements.
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation)
For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format
(In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”))
NOTE 1: GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 General information of the Company
The Company is a fully integrated power company in Argentina which directly and through its subsidiaries, participates in the electric energy and gas value chains.
In the generation segment, the Company, directly and through its subsidiaries and joint ventures, has a 4,955 MW installed capacity, which represents approximately 12% of Argentina’s installed capacity, being one of the fourth largest independent generator in the country. Additionally, the Company is currently undergoing a process to expand its capacity by 295 MW.
In the distribution segment, the Company has a controlling interest in Edenor, the largest electricity distributor in Argentina, which has approximately 3.2 million customers and a concession area covering the Northern part of the City of Buenos Aires and Northwestern Greater Buenos Aires On account of the divestment mentioned in Note 5.1, all Edenor’s assets and liabilities have been classified as held for sale as of March 31, 2021, and the associated results and cash flows, for each of the three-month periods ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, are disclosed under discontinued operations.
In the oil and gas segment, the Company is one of the leading oil and natural gas producers in Argentina, with operations in 13 production areas and 5 exploratory areas and a production level of 6.7 million m3/day of natural gas and 4.2 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day for oil during the three-month period ended March 31, 2021. Its main natural gas production blocks are located in the Provinces of Neuquén and Río Negro.
In the petrochemical segment the operations are based in the Argentine Republic, where the Company operates three high-complexity plants that produce styrene, synthetic rubber and polystyrene, with a local market share between 85% and 97%.
Finally, through its holding and others segment, the Company participates in the electricity and gas transportation businesses. In the transmission business, the Company jointly controls Citelec, which has a controlling interest in Transener, a company engaged in the operation and maintenance of a 21,104 km high-voltage electricity transmission network in Argentina with an 85% share in the Argentine electricity transmission market. In the gas transportation business, the Company jointly controls CIESA, which has a controlling interest in TGS, a company holding a concession for the transportation of natural gas with 9,231 km of gas pipelines in the center, west and south of Argentina, and which is also engaged in the processing and sale of natural gas liquids through the Cerri Complex, located in Bahía Blanca, in the Province of Buenos Aires. Besides, the Company owns a 28.5% direct interest in Refinor, which has a refinery with an installed capacity of 25.8 kb of oil per day and 91 gas stations. Additionally, the segment includes advisory services provided to related companies.
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 1: (Continuation)
| 1.2 | Economic context in which the Company operates |
The Company operates in a complex economic context, which volatility was deepened by the outbreak of the COVID-19 locally and internationally.
In 2021, as a result of the new increase in infection levels, the governments of different countries in the world, including the Argentine Government, temporarily reimplemented some measures, such as restrictions on movement of the population.
As regards measures that directly affected the generation sector’s economic and financial situation, it is worth highlighting that, despite the claims made by generators, the suspension of the automatic adjustment mechanism for the spot remuneration —which applications was scheduled as from March 2020 pursuant to SE Resolution No. 31/20— continued in the first quarter of 2021 being repealed on May 19, 2021 in accordance with Resolution SE No. 440/21 detailed in Note 19.
Besides, certain social conflicts and wage protest demonstrations mostly during the month of April, prevented the freedom of movement on routes in the Province of Neuquén and, even though no significant impact has been verified on the production by the Company’s assets in this basin during the protest roadblocks, they have affected the ordinary execution of the works committed by the Company under the GasAr Plan, and may hinder the timely and proper compliance with the agreed investment plan and the committed volumes of gas over the following months. The Company has sent the respective Force Majeure communications to the SE, CAMMESA and the Gas Distribution Companies with which it has executed gas supply agreements for the volumes awarded under the GasAr Plan.
It is impossible to foresee how measures will continue evolving and their impact on the economy in general and the Company in particular, or to which extent the Company’s business and the results of its operations will be affected in the future.
The Company’s Management permanently monitors the evolution of the variables affecting its business to define its course of action and identify potential impacts on its assets and financial position.
The Company’s Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements should be read in the light of these circumstances.
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 2: REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
2.1 Generation
2.1.1 Fuel supply for thermal power plants
As from the application of the GasAr Plan, an operating assignment scheme was established for firm transportation and gas contracts entered into by generators. Under this assignment, agents should waive all claims regarding the application of SE Resolution No. 354/20, which established a new dispatch order for generation units based on the fuel supplied for their operation in accordance with a centralized dispatch scheme. The Company executed this assignment with CAMMESA, setting certain guidelines for the calculation of fuel costs to support their Energía Plus contracts.
2.1.2 Seasonal Programming
SE Resolution No. 24/21, published in the B.O. on January 15, 2021, approved the seasonal programming for the November 2020-April 2021 period. Seasonal prices remain unchanged until the month of April 2021, with reference prices being those in effect since 2019. In turn, the stabilized price set by SEE Provision No. 75/18 for transmission in the extra high voltage system and the distributor-based main distribution price have remained unchanged.
As from April 2021, pursuant to SE Resolution No. 131/21 (amended by SE Resolutions No. 154/21 and 204/21), the reference price for power for the GUDI peak demand increases from $ 3,042/MWh to $ 5,748/MWh (except for public health and education organizations and agencies), reducing the gap with the actual cost and, consequently, subsidies. The remaining prices for electricity applicable to the end demand have not been modified.
2.2 Natural Gas Market
2.2.1 Argentine Natural Gas Production Promotion Plan (“GasAr Plan”)
On March 9, 2021 Resolution No. 169/21 was published in the BO, which awarded natural gas volumes offered under the GasAr Plan, Round II Tender. In this sense, the Company was awarded a volume of 0.70 million m3/day, 0.90 million m3/day and 1 million m3/day for the months of June, July and August-September 2021, respectively, and 0.86 million m3/day to meet the winter peak demand for the years 2022 through 2024, at a price of US$ 4.68 MMbtu.
With this tender, Pampa’s injection commitment increases to 9 million m3 per day for the 2021-2024 winter periods which, compared to 2020, represents a 15% year-on-year production increase and a 28% increase in the winter period, the months with the largest gas supply needs in the country.
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 2: (Continuation)
2.2.2 Natural Gas Export Procedure
On April 27, 2021, pursuant to SE Resolution No. 360/21, a new procedure was regulated for the authorization of natural gas exports that contemplates the firm condition and the preferential order for GasAr Plan’s awardees and abrogates the previous procedure established by SGE Resolution No. 417/19 and SHC Provision No. 284/19. Furthermore, prior to the granting of each permit, the enforcement authority will perform a comprehensive and systemic analysis safeguarding the supply to the Argentine domestic market since, once authorized on a firm basis, it may not be further reviewed.
2.3 Gas transportation
TGS’s tariff situation
The public hearing to discuss the transitional tariff regime pursuant to Executive Order No. 1,020/20 took place on March 16, 2021. As planned, in the hearing TGS submitted its tariff increase proposal, calculated at 58.6%, effective as from April 1, 2021. This increase has been calculated based on the financial needs to meet operating and financial costs, capital expenditures and taxes, which were calculated taking into consideration the evolution of the inflation rate over a 12-month period as from its beginning. The requested increase contemplates no return, but only the funds necessary to meet obligations.
Additionally, in the public hearing TGS denied and rejected the arguments put forward by ENARGAS in its audit and used in support of Executive Order No. 1,020/20 to convene the hearing, which consider that the current natural gas transportation tariff is not fair, reasonable or transparent, specifically regarding the questioning of the update factors used in the RTI finished in March 2017.
On April 28, 2021, the ENARGAS submitted to TGS a final consolidated project for a Transitory Renegotiation Agreement pursuant to Executive Order No. 1,020/20, whereby:
| - | It does not grant a transitory tariff update, keeping unchanged the tariff schemes approved by ENARGAS in April 2019. |
| - | It establishes that as from May 2021 and until the Final Renegotiation Agreement enters into effect, the ENARGAS will recalculate the transportation tariffs effective at the time with validity as from April 1, 2022. |
| - | It does not establish a mandatory investments plan. |
| - | It establishes the prohibition to: i) distribute dividends; and ii) early cancel financial and commercial debts taken on with shareholders, acquire other companies or grant loans. |
On April 30, 2021 and through a note sent to this entity, TGS expressed that, given the context in which it develops its activities and the proposed terms and conditions, it is not feasible for TGS to enter into the Transitory Renegotiation Agreement, which does not recognize any tariff increase for the company.
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 2: (Continuation)
2.4 Transmission
Transener and Transba’s tariff situation
On January 19, 2021, pursuant to Resolution No. 17/21 the ENRE launched the proceeding for the transitory adjustment of tariffs of the transmission public utility aiming to establish a Transitional Tariff Regime until reaching a Final Renegotiation Agreement, and summoning Transportation Companies. In this sense, a request for the information necessary to begin this process was received, and Transener has complied with this requirement, prioritizing the operating costs and capital expenditures required to maintain service quality.
On March 3, 2021, pursuant to Resolutions No. 54/21 and 55/21, the ENRE convened a Public Hearing for March 29, 2021 to provide information and gather feedback on the Transitional Tariff Regime for Transener and Transba, respectively, within the RTI Process and prior to the definition of tariffs.
On April 14, 2021, the Public Hearing Closing Report was published, the final resolution by the ENRE being pending as of the date of issuance of these Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements.
Besides, on July 3, 2018 the ENRE informed of the launching of the proceeding for the determination of the remuneration to Independent Transmission Companies in the exploitation stage: TIBA (Transba), the Fourth Line (Transener), YACYLEC and LITSA. In this respect, on October 8, 2018, information on costs, investments and tariff claims corresponding to the Fourth Line and TIBA were submitted to the ENRE. As of the date hereof, the ENRE has not issued a resolution with the results of the analysis of the requested information.
| 2.5 | Regulations on access to the free exchange market (“MLC”) |
The main regulations on MLC inflows and outflows issued by the BCRA in the quarterly period ended March 31, 2021 are summarized below:
The need for BCRA’s prior authorization to access the MLC for the cancellation of principal of foreign financial debts with foreign affiliates is extended from March 31, 2021 to June 30, 2021 inclusive.
The BCRA extended the obligation to submit a refinancing plan for certain debts and principal maturities scheduled until December 31, 2021, maintaining the following criteria: (i) access to the MLC for up to 40% of the principal amount, within the original term; and (ii) the refinancing of the principal balance, through new foreign indebtedness with an average life of 2 years. Debts with principal maturities for amounts of US$ 2,000,000 are exempted from the obligation to submit such indebtedness plan, and will have access to the MLC.
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 2: (Continuation)
BCRA Communication “A” 7196 established, among other modifications, a series of measures aiming to make regulations more flexible so as to facilitate the exchange or financing of private-sector liabilities abroad that have been entered and settled through the MLC and concerted as from January 7, 2021, such as: (i) the extension of the term before the maturity date to access the MLC for the cancellation of principal and interest of foreign financial debts or debt securities publicly registered in the country and denominated in foreign currency; and (ii) the possibility to accumulate funds originating from the collection of goods and services exports in foreign and/or domestic accounts destined to guarantee the payment of maturities of debts concerted as from January 2021, among others. Furthermore, the BCRA created a Registry of Foreign Exchange Information of Exporters and Importers of Goods as a requirement to access the MLC as from May 1, 2021 for forex outflow transactions, including swaps and arbitrations. This requirement will not apply in case of access to the MLC for the cancellation of financing denominated in foreign currency granted by local financial entities. Obliged subjects should enroll in this registry by March 31 each year and report any change in the recorded information within 15 business days of its occurrence. The Company has been declared an obliged subject by the BCRA, and has already enrolled in this registry as of the date of these Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements.
On April 8, 2021, the BCRA regulated the Investment Promotion Regime for Exports created by DNU No. 234/21 which, among other issues, establishes the possibility to apply foreign exchange collections to projects under such regime for certain transactions, as long as the requirements set forth by the provision are met.
More information on Argentina’s foreign exchange regulations can be found at the Central Bank’s website: www.bcra.gov.ar.
NOTE 3: BASIS OF PREPARATION
The Argentine Securities and Exchange Commission (CNV), under Title IV: “Periodic Reporting System”- Chapter III: “Provisions applicable to the form of presentation and valuation of financial statements” - Section 1 of its Rules, has provided for the application of Technical Resolution No. 26 (TR 26) of the Argentine Federation of Professional Councils in Economic Sciences (FACPCE), as amended, which adopts International Financing Reporting Standards (IFRS) issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) for certain entities covered by the public offering regime set forth by Act No. 17811, whether on account of their capital stock or corporate bonds, or because they have requested an authorization to be covered by such regime.
These Condensed Interim Financial Statements for the three-month period ended March 31, 2021 have been prepared pursuant to the provisions of IAS 34, “Interim Financial Information”, are expressed in million pesos and were approved for their issuance by the Company’s Board of Directors on June 17, 2021.
The information included in the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements is recorded in US dollars, which is the Company’s functional currency and, in accordance with CNV requirements, is presented in pesos, the legal currency in Argentina.
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 3: (Continuation)
This condensed interim financial information had been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified by the measurement of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss. These financial statements do not include all the information that would be required for complete annual financial statements and, therefore, they should be read together with the annual financial statements as of December 31, 2020, which have been prepared under IFRS.
These consolidated condensed interim financial statements for the three-month period ended March 31, 2021 have not been audited. The Company’s management estimates they include all the necessary adjustments to state fairly the results of operations for each period. The results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, does not necessarily reflect in proportion the Company’s results for the complete year.
The accounting policies have been consistently applied to all entities within the Group.
Comparative information
The information as of December 31, 2020 and for the tree-month period ended March 31, 2020, disclosed for comparative purposes arises from the consolidated financial statements as of that date and the figures, with the exception of :
| (i) | The results corresponding to the electricity distribution segment have been disclosed under “Discontinued operations” in the Statement of Comprehensive Income on account of the execution of the contract for the sale of the 51% interest in Edenor (see Note 5.1). |
| (ii) | Commercial interest figures have been reclassified from financial income to the other operating income to maintain consistency with this period’s figures in accordance with the change of policy detailed in Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2020. |
| (iii) | The presentation in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income of the losses from the impairment of financial assets (including the reversal of losses or profits from the value impairment, if applicable), made pursuant to IAS 1, has been calculated in accordance with the policy described in Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2020. |
Additionally, certain non-significant reclassifications have been made to those financial statements´ figures to keep the consistency in the presentation with the figures of the current period.
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 4: ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accounting policies applied in these Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements are consistent with those used in the consolidated financial statements for the last fiscal year, which ended on December 31, 2020.
New accounting standards, amendments and interpretations issued by the IASB adopted by the Company
The Company has applied the following standards and / or amendments for the first time as of January 1, 2021:
- Amendments to IFRS 9 – “Financial Instruments”, IAS 39 – “Financial instruments: Presentation”, IFRS 7 – “Financial Instruments: Disclosures”, IFRS 4 – “Insurance Contracts” and IFRS 16 – “Leases” (amended in August 2020).
The application of the detailed standards and amendments did not have any impact on the results of the operations or the financial position of the Company.
NOTE 5: GROUP STRUCTURE
| 5.1 | Assets held for sale, associated liabilities and discontinued operations |
The results for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 corresponding to the divestment of the stake in Edenor have been disclosed under "Discontinued operations" of the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income, and all Edenor’s assets and liabilities have been classified as held for sale as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020.
As of the date of issuance of these Condensed Interim Financial Statements, the approval by the ENRE necessary for the closing of the sale of the Company’s 51% stake in Edenor is still pending.
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 5: (Continuation)
The statement of comprehensive income associated with the discontinued operations is disclosed below:
| Distribution of energy |
| 03.31.2021 | | 03.31.2020 |
Revenue | 21,023 | | 20,531 |
Cost of sales | (16,599) | | (16,456) |
Gross profit | 4,424 | | 4,075 |
| | | |
Selling expenses | (1,548) | | (1,284) |
Administrative expenses | (1,080) | | (827) |
Other operating income | 550 | | 334 |
Other operating expenses | (751) | | (323) |
Impairment of property, plant and equipment | (696) | | - |
Impairment of financial assets | (667) | | (417) |
Operating income | 232 | | 1,558 |
| | | |
Gain on monetary position, net | 5,417 | | 1,677 |
Finance income | 14 | | 274 |
Finance costs | (4,431) | | (1,219) |
Other financial results | 134 | | (705) |
Financial results, net | 1,134 | | 27 |
Income before income tax | 1,366 | | 1,585 |
| | | |
Income tax | (841) | | (842) |
Profit of the period from discontinued operations | 525 | | 743 |
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 5: (Continuation)
| Distribution of energy |
| 03.31.2021 | | 03.31.2020 |
Other comprehensive income (loss) | | | |
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss | | | |
Exchange differences on translation | 4,435 | | 4,790 |
Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss | | | |
Exchange differences on translation | - | | (68) |
Other comprehensive income of the period from discontinued operations | 4,435 | | 4,722 |
| | | |
Total comprehensive income of the period from discontinued operations | 4,960 | | 5,465 |
| | | |
| | | |
Total income of the period from discontinued operations attributable to: | | | |
Owners of the company | 2 | | 415 |
Non - controlling interest | 523 | | 328 |
| 525 | | 743 |
| | | |
Total comprehensive income of the period from discontinued operations attributable to: | | | |
Owners of the company | 787 | | 5,137 |
Non - controlling interest | 4,173 | | 328 |
| 4,960 | | 5,465 |
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 5: (Continuation)
The consolidated statement of cash flows related to discontinued operations as of March 31, 2021 and 2020 is presented below:
| 03.31.2021 | | 03.31.2020 |
| | | |
Net cash generated by operating activities | 4,096 | | 2,099 |
Net cash (used in) generated by investing activities from discontinued operations | (2,113) | | 86 |
Net cash used in financing activities | (114) | | (66) |
| | | |
Increase in cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations | 1,869 | | 2,119 |
| | | |
| | | |
Cash and cash equivalents at the begining of the year | 4,362 | | 440 |
Effect of devaluation and inflation on cash and cash equivalents | 667 | | (19) |
Increase in cash and cash equivalents | 1,869 | | 2,119 |
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 6,898 | | 2,540 |
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 5: (Continuation)
As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the assets and liabilities that comprise the assets held for sale and associated liabilities are:
| 03.31.2021 | | 12.31.2020 |
ASSETS | | | |
NON-CURRENT ASSETS | | | |
Property, plant and equipment | 113,916 | | 99,721 |
Right-of-use assets | 381 | | 280 |
Investments in joint ventures and associates | 11 | | 11 |
Financial assets at amortized cost | 160 | | 239 |
Trade and other receivables | 33 | | 42 |
Total non-current assets | 114,501 | | 100,293 |
| | | |
CURRENT ASSETS | | | |
Inventories | 2,080 | | 1,873 |
Financial assets at amortized cost | 162 | | 78 |
Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss | 2,529 | | 2,222 |
Trade and other receivables | 15,249 | | 14,775 |
Cash and cash equivalents | 6,898 | | 4,362 |
Total current assets | 26,918 | | 23,310 |
Assets classified as held for sale | 141,419 | | 123,603 |
| | | |
LIABILITIES | | | |
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES | | | |
Provisions | 2,783 | | 2,431 |
Deferred revenue | 1,462 | | 1,471 |
Deferred tax liabilities | 27,044 | | 23,709 |
Defined benefit plans | 918 | | 749 |
Salaries and social security payable | 352 | | 303 |
Borrowings | 9,023 | | 8,261 |
Trade and other payables | 7,627 | | 6,806 |
Total non-current liabilities | 49,209 | | 43,730 |
| | | |
CURRENT LIABILITIES | | | |
Provisions | 353 | | 358 |
Deferred revenue | 37 | | 37 |
Income tax | 144 | | - |
Taxes payables | 1,233 | | 1,793 |
Defined benefit plans | 84 | | 84 |
Salaries and social security payable | 3,352 | | 3,734 |
Derivative financial instruments | 1 | | 1 |
Borrowings | 376 | | 143 |
Trade and other payables | 44,084 | | 36,018 |
Total current liabilities | 49,664 | | 42,168 |
Liabilities associated to assets classified as held for sale | 98,873 | | 85,898 |
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 5: (Continuation)
5.2 Interest in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures
5.2.1 Subsidiaries information
Unless otherwise indicated, the capital stock of the subsidiaries consists of common shares, each granting the right to one vote. The country of the registered office is also the principal place where the subsidiary develops its activities.
| | | | | | 03.31.2021 | | 12.31.2020 |
Company | | Country | | Main activity | | Direct and indirect participation % | | Direct and indirect participation % |
Generación Argentina S.A.U | | Argentina | | Generation | | 100.00% | | 100.00% |
Edenor (1) | | Argentina | | Distribution of energy | | 57.12% | | 57.12% |
Enecor S.A. | | Argentina | | Transportation of electricity | | 69.99% | | 69.99% |
HIDISA | | Argentina | | Generation | | 61.00% | | 61.00% |
HINISA | | Argentina | | Generation | | 52.04% | | 52.04% |
PACOSA | | Argentina | | Trader | | 100.00% | | 100.00% |
PEB | | Bolivia | | Investment | | 100.00% | | 100.00% |
EcuadorTLC | | Ecuador | | Oil | | 100.00% | | 100.00% |
Energía Operaciones ENOPSA S.A. | | Ecuador | | Oil | | 100.00% | | 100.00% |
Trenerec S.A. | | Ecuador | | Investment | | 100.00% | | 100.00% |
PE Energía Ecuador LTD | | Gran Cayman | | Investment | | 100.00% | | 100.00% |
EISA | | Uruguay | | Investment | | 100.00% | | 100.00% |
PISA | | Uruguay | | Investment | | 100.00% | | 100.00% |
TGU | | Uruguay | | Gas transportation | | 51.00% | | 51.00% |
Corod | | Venezuela | | Oil | | 100.00% | | 100.00% |
Petrolera San Carlos S.A. | | Venezuela | | Oil | | 100.00% | | 100.00% |
| (1) | Corresponds to effective interest considering treasury shares in Edenor’s effect (55.14% nominal interest). This stake in Edenor is disclosed under assets classified as held for sale. |
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 5: (Continuation)
5.2.2 Associates and joint ventures information
The following table presents the main activity and information from the financial statements used for valuation and percentages of participation in associates and joint ventures:
| | | | Information about the issuer | | |
| | Main activity | | Date | | Share capital | | Profit (loss) of the period / year | | Equity | | Direct and indirect participation % |
Associates | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Refinor | | Refinery | | 12.31.2020 | | 92 | | (578) | | 5,081 | | 28.50% |
OCP | | Investment | | 03.31.2021 | | 9,241 | | 424 | | 18,467 | | 15.91% |
TGS (1) | | Transport of gas | | 03.31.2021 | | 756 | | 3,909 | | 78,488 | | 3.185% |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Joint ventures | | | | | | | | | | |
CIESA (1) | | Investment | | 03.31.2021 | | 639 | | 1,988 | | 40,096 | | 50% |
Citelec (2) | | Investment | | 03.31.2021 | | 556 | | 233 | | 16,486 | | 50% |
Greenwind | | Generation | | 03.31.2021 | | 5 | | 27 | | (566) | | 50% |
CTB | | Generation | | 03.31.2021 | | 8,558 | | 1,893 | | 34,761 | | 50% |
(1) The Company holds a 3.185% direct and indirect interest in TGS and a 50% interest in CIESA, a company that holds a 51% interest in the share capital of TGS. therefore, the Company has an indirect participation of 25.50% in TGS
As of March 31, 2021 the quotation of TGS´s ordinary shares and ADR published on the BCBA and the NYSE was $ 139.10 and U$S 4.83 per share, respectively, granting to Pampa (direct and indirect) ownership an approximate stake market value of $ 31.700 million.
(2) Through a 50% interest, the company jointly controls Citelec, company that controls Transener with 52.65% of the shares and votes. As a result, the Company has an indirect participation of 26.33% in Transener.
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 5: (Continuation)
The details of the balances of investments in associates and joint ventures is as follows:
| 03.31.2021 | | 12.31.2020 |
Disclosed in non-current assets | | | |
Associates | | | |
Refinor | 1,860 | | 1,626 |
OCP | 2,088 | | 195 |
TGS | 3,306 | | 2,076 |
Other | 1 | | - |
Total associates | 7,255 | | 3,897 |
Joint ventures | | | |
CIESA | 23,693 | | 20,138 |
Citelec | 8,243 | | 7,195 |
CTB | 17,380 | | 14,999 |
Total joint ventures | 49,316 | | 42,332 |
Total associates and joint ventures | 56,571 | | 46,229 |
Disclosed in non-current liabilities | | | |
Joint ventures | | | |
Greenwind (1) | (168) | | (161) |
Total joint ventures | (168) | | (161) |
| (1) | It receives financial assistance from the partners. |
The following tables show the breakdown of the result from investments in associates and joint ventures:
| 03.31.2021 | | 03.31.2020 |
Associates | | | |
Refinor | 5 | | 60 |
OCP | 73 | | 101 |
TGS | 113 | | 64 |
| 191 | | 225 |
| | | |
Joint ventures | | | |
CIESA | 960 | | 1,015 |
CTB | 946 | | 596 |
Citelec | 116 | | 236 |
Greenwind | 13 | | (3) |
| 2,035 | | 1,844 |
| 2,226 | | 2,069 |
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 5: (Continuation)
The evolution of investments in associates and joint ventures is as follows:
| 03.31.2021 | | 03.31.2020 |
At the beginning of the year | 46,068 | | 30,373 |
Dividend reversal | 1,645 | | - |
Dividends | - | | (119) |
Advance dividends | - | | (298) |
Increases (1) | 772 | | 190 |
Share of profit | 2,226 | | 2,069 |
Exchange differences on translation | 5,692 | | 2,568 |
At the end of the period | 56,403 | | 34,783 |
| (1) | Corresponding to the acquisition of 100,000 shares and 1,714,923 ADRs of TGS at an acquisition cost of US$ 8.8 million and 635,380 ADRs at an acquisition cost of US$ 4.7 million during the three-month periods ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. |
5.2.3 Investment in CTB
Financial Trust Agreement
On April 13, 2021, the ninth amendment to the Enarsa-Barragán Trust Agreement was entered into among CTB, in its capacity as trustor, BICE Fideicomisos S.A., in its capacity as trustee, and CAMMESA, in its capacity as assigned debtor, in order to include the new payment schedule effective as from the partial early redemption of the VRDs issued under the Enarsa-Barragán Financial Trust for a total amount of US$ 130 million executed on October 16, 2020.
As of the date of issuance of these Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements, the total outstanding VRDs (amortization installments plus deferred interest, pursuant to the definition of these terms in the Trust Agreement) amount to US$ 93.7 million.
5.2.4 Investment in OCP
Contingent liabilities
The constitutional protection proceeding brought against OCP by several organizations and natural persons alleging the infringement of several constitutional rights upon the occurrence of the Force Majeure event in 2020 was denied in the second instance by Orellana’s Provincial Court of Justice.
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 6: RISKS
6.1 Critical accounting estimates and judgments
The preparation of these Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements requires the Company’s Management to make future estimates and assessments, to apply critical judgment and to establish assumptions affecting the application of accounting policies and the amounts of disclosed assets and liabilities, and income and expenses.
Mentioned estimates and judgments are evaluated on a continuous basis and are based on past experiences and other reasonable factors under the existing circumstances. Actual future results might differ from the estimates and evaluations made at the date of preparation of these Unaudited Condensed Interim Financial Statements.
In the preparation of these Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements, management judgements on applying the Company’s accounting policies and sources of information used for the respective estimates are the same as those applied in the Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2020.
6.2 Financial risk management
The Company’s activities are subject to several financial risks: market risk (including the exchange rate risk, the interest rate risk and price risk), credit risk and liquidity risk.
No significant changes have arisen in risk management policies since last year.
It should be noted that the Company operates in an economic context which main variables have recently suffered significant volatility as a result of political and economic events both domestically and internationally, as described in Note 1.2.
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 7: SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company is an integrated energy company in Argentina, which mainly participates in the electricity and oil and gas value chains.
Through its own activities, subsidiaries and share holdings in joint ventures and associates, and based on the business nature, customer portfolio and risks involved, the following business segments were identified:
Electricity Generation, mainly consisting of the Company’s direct and indirect interests in HINISA, HIDISA, Greenwind, CTB, TMB, TJSM and through its own electricity generation activities through Central Térmica Güemes, Piedra Buena, Piquirenda, Loma de la Lata, Genelba, EcoEnergía, Pilar, I. White, the Pichi Picún Leufú hydroelectric complex and the wind power park Pampa Energía II and III.
Electricity Distribution, consisting of the Company’s direct interest in Edenor. As of March 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company has classified the results corresponding to the divestment mentioned in Note 5.1 as discontinued operations
Oil and Gas, mainly consisting of the Company’s own interests in oil and gas areas and through its direct interest in PACOSA and indirectly in OCP.
Petrochemicals, comprising the Company’s own styrenics operations and the catalytic reformer plant operations conducted in Argentine plants.
Holding and Other Business, principally consisting of interests in joint businesses CITELEC and CIESA and their respective subsidiaries, which hold the concession over the high voltage electricity transmission nationwide and over gas transportation in the South of the country, respectively, interests in the associate Refinor, holding activities and financial investment transactions.
The Company manages its operating segment based on its individual net results in U.S. dollars.
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 7: (Continuation)
| | in million of US$ | | in million of $ |
Consolidated profit and loss information for the three-month period ended March 31, 2021 | | Generation | | Distribution of energy | | Oil and gas | | Petrochemicals | | Holding and others | | Eliminations | | Consolidated | | Consolidated |
Revenue | | 161 | | - | | 51 | | 103 | | 6 | | - | | 321 | | 28,635 |
Intersegment revenue | | - | | - | | 28 | | - | | - | | (28) | | - | | - |
Cost of sales | | (79) | | - | | (52) | | (82) | | - | | 28 | | (185) | | (16,353) |
Gross profit | | 82 | | - | | 27 | | 21 | | 6 | | - | | 136 | | 12,282 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Selling expenses | | - | | - | | (4) | | (3) | | - | | - | | (7) | | (542) |
Administrative expenses | | (7) | | - | | (10) | | (1) | | (5) | | - | | (23) | | (2,016) |
Exploration expenses | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | (7) |
Other operating income | | 6 | | - | | 4 | | - | | 1 | | - | | 11 | | 976 |
Other operating expenses | | (1) | | - | | (16) | | - | | (16) | | - | | (33) | | (3,050) |
Impairment of financial assets | | - | | - | | (1) | | - | | - | | - | | (1) | | (103) |
Share of profit from associates and joint ventures | | 11 | | - | | 2 | | - | | 13 | | - | | 26 | | 2,226 |
Operating income (loss) | | 91 | | - | | 2 | | 17 | | (1) | | - | | 109 | | 9,766 |
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Finance income | | 1 | | - | | 1 | | - | | - | | - | | 2 | | 165 |
Finance costs | | (12) | | - | | (32) | | (1) | | - | | - | | (45) | | (3,986) |
Other financial results | | (17) | | - | | (21) | | (1) | | 15 | | - | | (24) | | (2,061) |
Financial results, net | | (28) | | - | | (52) | | (2) | | 15 | | - | | (67) | | (5,882) |
Profit (loss) before income tax | | 63 | | - | | (50) | | 15 | | 14 | | - | | 42 | | 3,884 |
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Income tax | | (16) | | - | | 17 | | (4) | | (5) | | - | | (8) | | (715) |
Profit (loss) for the period from continuing operations | | 47 | | - | | (33) | | 11 | | 9 | | - | | 34 | | 3,169 |
Profit for the period from discontinued operations | | - | | 5 | | - | | - | | - | | - | | 5 | | 525 |
Profit (loss) for the period | | 47 | | 5 | | (33) | | 11 | | 9 | | - | | 39 | | 3,694 |
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Depreciation and amortization | | 22 | | - | | 20 | | 1 | | - | | - | | 43 | | 3,838 |
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 7: (Continuation)
| | in million of US$ | | in million of $ |
Consolidated profit and loss information for the three-month period ended March 31, 2021 | | Generation | | Distribution of energy | | Oil and gas | | Petrochemicals | | Holding and others | | Eliminations | | Consolidated | | Consolidated |
Total profit (loss) attributable to: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Owners of the company | | 47 | | (1) | | (33) | | 11 | | 9 | | - | | 33 | | 3,152 |
Non - controlling interest | | - | | 6 | | - | | - | | - | | - | | 6 | | 542 |
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Consolidated statement of financial position as of March 31, 2021 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | 1,627 | | 1,427 | | 1,059 | | 131 | | 797 | | (87) | | 4,954 | | 455,371 |
Liabilities | | 546 | | 1,075 | | 1,300 | | 129 | | 183 | | (87) | | 3,146 | | 289,005 |
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Additional consolidated information as of March 31, 2021 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Increases in property, plant and equipment, intangibles assets and right-of-use assets | | 1 | | - | | 29 | | 1 | | - | | - | | 31 | | 2,736 |
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 7: (Continuation)
| | in million of US$ | | in million of $ |
Consolidated profit and loss information for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020 | | Generation | | Distribution of energy | | Oil and gas | | Petrochemicals | | Holding and others | | Eliminations | | Consolidated | | Consolidated |
Revenue | | 134 | | - | | 77 | | 73 | | 6 | | - | | 290 | | 18,036 |
Intersegment revenue | | - | | - | | 10 | | - | | - | | (10) | | - | | - |
Cost of sales | | (56) | | - | | (65) | | (71) | | - | | 10 | | (182) | | (11,161) |
Gross profit | | 78 | | - | | 22 | | 2 | | 6 | | - | | 108 | | 6,875 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Selling expenses | | (1) | | - | | (7) | | (2) | | - | | - | | (10) | | (599) |
Administrative expenses | | (8) | | - | | (11) | | (1) | | (5) | | - | | (25) | | (1,536) |
Exploration expenses | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | (4) |
Other operating income | | 8 | | - | | - | | - | | 3 | | - | | 11 | | 709 |
Other operating expenses | | (2) | | - | | (2) | | (1) | | (3) | | - | | (8) | | (458) |
Impairment of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and inventories | | (56) | | - | | - | | (11) | | - | | - | | (67) | | (4,316) |
Impairment of financial assets | | - | | - | | - | | - | | (1) | | - | | (1) | | (69) |
Share of profit (loss) from joint ventures and associates | | 10 | | - | | 2 | | - | | 20 | | - | | 32 | | 2,069 |
Operating income (loss) | | 29 | | - | | 4 | | (13) | | 20 | | - | | 40 | | 2,671 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Finance income | | 1 | | - | | 2 | | - | | - | | - | | 3 | | 142 |
Finance costs | | (15) | | - | | (27) | | (1) | | - | | - | | (43) | | (2,643) |
Other financial results | | (1) | | - | | (11) | | 3 | | 5 | | - | | (4) | | (409) |
Financial results, net | | (15) | | - | | (36) | | 2 | | 5 | | - | | (44) | | (2,910) |
Profit (loss) before income tax | | 14 | | - | | (32) | | (11) | | 25 | | - | | (4) | | (239) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income tax | | (1) | | - | | 6 | | 4 | | (1) | | - | | 8 | | 439 |
Profit (loss) for the period from continuing operations | | 13 | | - | | (26) | | (7) | | 24 | | - | | 4 | | 200 |
Profit for the period from discontinued operations | | - | | 12 | | - | | - | | - | | - | | 12 | | 743 |
Profit (loss) for the period | | 13 | | 12 | | (26) | | (7) | | 24 | | - | | 16 | | 943 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | | 23 | | 20 | | 27 | | - | | - | | - | | 70 | | 4,431 |
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 7: (Continuation)
| | in million of US$ | | in million of $ |
Consolidated profit and loss information for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020 | | Generation | | Distribution of energy | | Oil and gas | | Petrochemicals | | Holding and others | | Eliminations | | Consolidated | | Consolidated |
Total profit (loss) attributable to: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Owners of the company | | 16 | | 7 | | (26) | | (7) | | 24 | | - | | 14 | | 775 |
Non - controlling interest | | (3) | | 5 | | - | | - | | - | | - | | 2 | | 168 |
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Consolidated statement of financial position as of December 31,2020 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | 1,377 | | 1,500 | | 1,107 | | 113 | | 1,543 | | (122) | | 5,518 | | 411,528 |
Liabilities | | 661 | | 1,052 | | 1,273 | | 127 | | 145 | | (122) | | 3,136 | | 262,650 |
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Additional consolidated information as of March 31, 2020 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Increases in property, plant and equipment, intangibles assets and right-of-use assets | | 22 | | 22 | | 19 | | - | | - | | - | | 63 | | 3,884 |
The accounting criteria used by the different subsidiaries for measuring the segments’ results, assets and liabilities are consistent with those used in the financial statements. Assets and liabilities are assigned based on the segment’s activity.
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 8: REVENUE
| 03.31.2021 | | 03.31.2020 |
| | | |
Energy sales to the Spot Market | 3,138 | | 3,649 |
Energy sales by supply contracts | 8,685 | | 4,239 |
Fuel self-supply | 2,462 | | 443 |
Other sales | 85 | | 31 |
Generation sales subtotal | 14,370 | | 8,362 |
| | | |
Oil, gas and liquid sales | 4,305 | | 4,483 |
Other sales | 173 | | 297 |
Oil and gas sales subtotal | 4,478 | | 4,780 |
| | | |
Petrochemicals products | 9,196 | | 4,515 |
Petrochemicals sales subtotal | 9,196 | | 4,515 |
| | | |
Technical assistance services and administartion sales | 588 | | 376 |
Other | 3 | | 3 |
Holding and others subtotal | 591 | | 379 |
Total revenue | 28,635 | | 18,036 |
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 9: COST OF SALES
| 03.31.2021 | | 03.31.2020 |
Inventories at the beginning of the year | 9,766 | | 9,175 |
| | | |
Plus: Charges for the period | | | |
Purchases of inventories, energy and gas | 8,407 | | 3,083 |
Salaries and social security charges | 1,100 | | 787 |
Benefits to employees | 229 | | 170 |
Accrual of defined benefit plans | 107 | | 59 |
Works contracts, fees and compensation for services | 1,080 | | 1,008 |
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment | 3,683 | | 2,935 |
Intangible assets amortization | 22 | | 90 |
Right-of-use assets amortization | 21 | | 23 |
Transport of energy | 119 | | 73 |
Transportation and freights | 506 | | 286 |
Consumption of materials | 369 | | 225 |
Penalties | 22 | | 15 |
Maintenance | 755 | | 288 |
Canons and royalties | 1,119 | | 736 |
Environmental control | 68 | | 112 |
Rental and insurance | 547 | | 302 |
Surveillance and security | 52 | | 94 |
Taxes, rates and contributions | 66 | | 60 |
Other | 38 | | (23) |
Subtotal | 18,310 | | 10,323 |
| | | |
Exchange differences on translation | 748 | | 585 |
| | | |
Less: Inventories at the end of the period | (12,471) | | (8,922) |
Total cost of sales | 16,353 | | 11,161 |
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 10: OTHER ITEMS OF THE STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
10.1 SELLING EXPENSES
| 03.31.2021 | | 03.31.2020 |
Salaries and social security charges | 68 | | 53 |
Benefits to employees | 4 | | 5 |
Fees and compensation for services | 79 | | 37 |
Compensation agreements | 7 | | 18 |
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment | 1 | | 1 |
Taxes, rates and contributions | 213 | | 139 |
Transport | 157 | | 328 |
Other | 13 | | 18 |
Total selling expenses | 542 | | 599 |
10.2 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
| 03.31.2021 | | 03.31.2020 |
Salaries and social security charges | 600 | | 393 |
Benefits to employees | 81 | | 81 |
Accrual of defined benefit plans | 173 | | 128 |
Fees and compensation for services | 585 | | 426 |
Compensation agreements | 93 | | 35 |
Directors' and Syndicates' fees | 206 | | 201 |
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment | 111 | | 80 |
Consumption of materials | 9 | | 6 |
Maintenance | 36 | | 39 |
Transport and per diem | 6 | | 16 |
Rental and insurance | 18 | | 13 |
Surveillance and security | 6 | | 11 |
Taxes, rates and contributions | 31 | | 39 |
Communications | 22 | | 24 |
Other | 39 | | 44 |
Total administrative expenses | 2,016 | | 1,536 |
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 10: (Continuation)
10.3 EXPLORATION EXPENSES
| 03.31.2021 | | 03.31.2020 |
Geological and geophysical expenses | 7 | | 4 |
Total exploration expenses | 7 | | 4 |
10.4 OTHER OPERATING INCOME AND EXPENSES
| 03.31.2021 | | 03.31.2020 |
Other operating income | | | |
Insurrance recovery | - | | 31 |
Services to third parties | 37 | | 64 |
Profit for property, plant and equipment sale | 13 | | - |
Reversal of contingencies | - | | 61 |
Natural Gas Surplus Injection Promotion Program | 226 | | - |
Commercial interests | 651 | | 523 |
Other | 49 | | 30 |
Total other operating income | 976 | | 709 |
| | | |
Other operating expenses | | | |
Provision for contingencies | (1,367) | | (112) |
Provision asset retirement obligation | (1,317) | | - |
Decrease in property, plant and equipment | - | | (58) |
Allowance for tax credits | - | | (19) |
Tax on bank transactions | (206) | | (185) |
Donations and contributions | (18) | | (20) |
Institutional promotion | (63) | | (28) |
Other | (79) | | (36) |
Total other operating expenses | (3,050) | | (458) |
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 10: (Continuation)
10.5 FINANCIAL RESULTS
| 03.31.2021 | | 03.31.2020 |
Finance income | | | |
Financial interest | 12 | | 10 |
Other interest | 153 | | 132 |
Total finance income | 165 | | 142 |
| | | |
Finance cost | | | |
Commercial interest | (6) | | (6) |
Fiscal interest | (58) | | (45) |
Financial interest (1) | (3,741) | | (2,398) |
Other interest | (67) | | (35) |
Other financial expenses | (114) | | (159) |
Total financial expenses | (3,986) | | (2,643) |
| | | |
Other financial results | | | |
Foreign currency exchange difference, net | 849 | | 307 |
Changes in the fair value of financial instruments | (3,039) | | (1,526) |
Gains (losses) from present value measurement | 139 | | (138) |
Results for the repurchase of corporate bonds | - | | 939 |
Other financial results | (10) | | 9 |
Total other financial results | (2,061) | | (409) |
| | | |
Total financial results, net | (5,882) | | (2,910) |
(1) Net of $ 303 million capitalized in property, plant and equipment for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020.
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 10: (Continuation)
10.6 INCOME TAX
The breakdown of income tax charge is:
| 03.31.2021 | | 03.31.2020 |
Current tax | 7 | | 1,808 |
Deferred tax | 720 | | (2,101) |
Difference in the estimate of previous fiscal year income tax and the income tax statement | (12) | | (146) |
Total loss (income) tax | 715 | | (439) |
Below is a reconciliation between income tax expense and the amount resulting from application of the tax rate on the income before taxes:
| 03.31.2021 | | 03.31.2020 |
Profit (loss) before income tax | 3,884 | | (239) |
Current tax rate | 30% | | 30% |
Result at the tax rate | 1,165 | | (72) |
Share of profit of associates and joint ventures | (663) | | (624) |
Non-taxable results | (4) | | (423) |
Effects of exchange differences and other results associated with the valuation of the currency, net | 2,146 | | 1,241 |
Adjustment of valuation of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets | (5,206) | | (2,297) |
Effect of tax rate change in deferred tax | 45 | | 429 |
Adjustment effect for tax inflation | 3,073 | | 1,570 |
Difference in the estimate of previous fiscal year income tax and the income tax statement | 66 | | (263) |
Non-deductible cost | 67 | | - |
Other | 26 | | - |
Total loss (income) tax | 715 | | (439) |
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 11: NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
11.1 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
| | Original values |
Type of good | | At the beginning | | Increases (1) | | Impairment | | Transfers | | Decreases | | Traslation effect | | At the end |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Land | | 1,108 | | - | | - | | - | | - | | 103 | | 1,211 |
Buildings | | 11,546 | | - | | - | | 10 | | - | | 1,077 | | 12,633 |
Equipment and machinery | | 114,597 | | 5 | | - | | 2,257 | | - | | 10,766 | | 127,625 |
Wells | | 64,301 | | 12 | | - | | 1,292 | | - | | 6,047 | | 71,652 |
Mining property | | 21,267 | | - | | - | | - | | - | | 1,984 | | 23,251 |
Vehicles | | 450 | | 3 | | - | | - | | (5) | | 37 | | 485 |
Furniture and fixtures and software equipment | | 4,400 | | 11 | | - | | 49 | | (19) | | 404 | | 4,845 |
Communication equipments | | 104 | | - | | - | | - | | - | | 10 | | 114 |
Materials and spare parts | | 2,572 | | 344 | | - | | (271) | | - | | 234 | | 2,879 |
Petrochemical industrial complex | | 1,433 | | - | | - | | 25 | | - | | 135 | | 1,593 |
Work in progress | | 11,095 | | 2,173 | | - | | (3,296) | | - | | 1,058 | | 11,030 |
Advances to suppliers | | 1,343 | | 188 | | - | | (66) | | - | | 128 | | 1,593 |
Other goods | | 210 | | - | | - | | - | | - | | 20 | | 230 |
Total at 03.31.2021 | | 234,426 | | 2,736 | | - | | - | | (24) | | 22,003 | | 259,141 |
Total at 03.31.2020 | | 313,337 | | 3,884 | | (5,550) | | - | | (301) | | 23,883 | | 335,253 |
(1) Net of $ 303 million capitalized in property, plant and equipment for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020. There are no capitalized financial costs in the three-month period ended March 31, 2021.
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 11: (Continuation)
| | Depreciation | | Net book values |
Type of good | | At the beginning | | Decreases | | Impairment | | For the period (1) | | Traslation effect | | At the end | | At the end | | At 12.31.2020 |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Land | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | 1,211 | | 1,108 |
Buildings | | (5,103) | | - | | - | | (154) | | (481) | | (5,738) | | 6,895 | | 6,443 |
Equipment and machinery | | (36,672) | | - | | - | | (2,026) | | (3,503) | | (42,201) | | 85,424 | | 77,925 |
Wells | | (38,705) | | - | | - | | (1,176) | | (3,655) | | (43,536) | | 28,116 | | 25,596 |
Mining property | | (13,522) | | - | | - | | (272) | | (1,272) | | (15,066) | | 8,185 | | 7,745 |
Vehicles | | (346) | | 5 | | - | | (15) | | (29) | | (385) | | 100 | | 104 |
Furniture and fixtures and software equipment | | (3,718) | | 19 | | - | | (78) | | (342) | | (4,119) | | 726 | | 682 |
Communication equipments | | (61) | | - | | - | | (3) | | (6) | | (70) | | 44 | | 43 |
Materials and spare parts | | (87) | | - | | - | | (5) | | (9) | | (101) | | 2,778 | | 2,485 |
Petrochemical industrial complex | | (690) | | - | | - | | (63) | | (67) | | (820) | | 773 | | 743 |
Work in progress | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | 11,030 | | 11,095 |
Advances to suppliers | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | 1,593 | | 1,343 |
Other goods | | (77) | | - | | - | | (3) | | (7) | | (87) | | 143 | | 133 |
Total at 03.31.2021 | | (98,981) | | 24 | | - | | (3,795) | | (9,371) | | (112,123) | | 147,018 | | |
Total at 03.31.2020 | | (103,281) | | 199 | | 2,326 | | (4,297) | | (7,980) | | (113,033) | | 222,220 | | |
Total at 12.31.2020 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 135,445 |
(1) | Includes $ 1.281 million corresponding to discontinued operations for the three-month period for March 31, 2020. |
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 11: (Continuation)
11.2 INTANGIBLE ASSETS
| | Original values |
Type of good | | At the beginning | | Impairment | | Traslate Effect | | At the end |
| | | |
| | | |
Concession agreements | | 1,608 | | - | | 150 | | 1,758 |
Goodwill | | 2,912 | | - | | 272 | | 3,184 |
Intangibles identified in acquisitions of companies | | 587 | | - | | 54 | | 641 |
Total at 03.31.2021 | | 5,107 | | - | | 476 | | 5,583 |
Total at 03.31.2020 | | 18,619 | | (2,784) | | 1,413 | | 17,248 |
| | Depreciation |
Type of good | | At the beginning | | Impairment | | For the year (1) | | Traslate Effect | | At the end |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Concession agreements | | (1,407) | | - | | (14) | | (132) | | (1,553) |
Intangibles identified in acquisitions of companies | | (245) | | - | | (8) | | (23) | | (276) |
Total at 03.31.2021 | | (1,652) | | - | | (22) | | (155) | | (1,829) |
Total at 03.31.2020 | | (9,551) | | 2,398 | | (111) | | (734) | | (7,998) |
| | Net book values | | |
Type of good | | At the end | | At 12.31.2020 |
| | |
| | | | |
Concession agreements | | 205 | | 201 |
Goodwill | | 3,184 | | 2,912 |
Intangibles identified in acquisitions of companies | | 365 | | 342 |
Total at 03.31.2021 | | 3,754 | | |
Total at 03.31.2020 | | 9,250 | | |
Total at 12.31.2020 | | | | 3,455 |
(1) | Includes $ 21 million corresponding to discontinued operations for the three-month period for March 31, 2020. |
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 11: (Continuation)
11.3 DEFERRED TAX ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AND INCOME TAX
The composition of the deferred tax assets and liabilities is as follows:
| 03.31.2021 | | 12.31.2020 |
Tax loss carryforwards | 9,671 | | 10,609 |
Intangible assets | 4 | | 260 |
Trade and other receivables | 527 | | 519 |
Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss | 3 | | - |
Cash and cash equivalents | - | | 2 |
Trade and other payables | 257 | | 217 |
Salaries and social security payable | 82 | | 270 |
Defined benefit plans | 490 | | 442 |
Provisions | 3,234 | | 2,373 |
Adjustment for tax inflation | 225 | | 288 |
Other | 78 | | 109 |
Deferred tax asset | 14,571 | | 15,089 |
Property, plant and equipment | (429) | | (1,291) |
Adjustment for tax inflation | (111) | | (131) |
Investments in companies | (2,155) | | (2,155) |
Intangible assets | (737) | | (917) |
Inventory | (607) | | (478) |
Trade and other receivables | (1,009) | | (559) |
Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss | (62) | | (340) |
Taxes payables | (231) | | (229) |
Deferred tax liabilities | (5,341) | | (6,100) |
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset in the following cases: a) when there is a legally enforceable right to offset tax assets and liabilities; and b) when deferred income tax charges are associated with the same fiscal authority. The following amounts, determined after their adequate offset, are disclosed in the statement of financial position:
| 03.31.2021 | | 12.31.2020 |
Deferred tax asset | 9,230 | | 9,082 |
Deferred tax liabilities | - | | (93) |
Deferred tax liabilities, net | 9,230 | | 8,989 |
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 11: (Continuation)
11.4 INVENTORIES
| 03.31.2021 | | 12.31.2020 |
| | | |
Materials and spare parts | 7,495 | | 6,656 |
Advances to suppliers | 719 | | 261 |
In process and finished products | 4,257 | | 2,849 |
Total | 12,471 | | 9,766 |
11.5 PROVISIONS
| 03.31.2021 | | 12.31.2020 |
Non-Current | | | |
Provisions for contingencies | 9,562 | | 7,608 |
Asset retirement obligation and dismantling of wind turbines | 1,821 | | 1,621 |
Environmental remediation | 1,392 | | 67 |
Other provisions | 30 | | 30 |
Total Non-Current | 12,805 | | 9,326 |
| | | |
Current | | | |
Provisions for contingencies | 1,150 | | 1,052 |
Asset retirement obligation and dismantling of wind turbines | 194 | | 177 |
Environmental remediation | 157 | | 149 |
Other provisions | 1 | | 1 |
Total Current | 1,502 | | 1,379 |
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 11: (Continuation)
The evolution of provisions is shown below:
| | 03.31.2021 |
| | Contingencies | | Asset retirement obligation and dismantling of wind turbines | | Environmental remediation |
| | | | | | |
At the beginning of the year | | 8,660 | | 1,798 | | 216 |
Increases | | 1,312 | | 46 | | 1,319 |
Decreases | | (13) | | - | | (2) |
Exchange differences on translation | | 753 | | 171 | | 17 |
Reversal of unused amounts | | - | | - | | (1) |
At the end of the period | | 10,712 | | 2,015 | | 1,549 |
Provision for contingencies
As of the date of issuance of these Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements, the Company has recorded provisions at the best estimate of the disbursements necessary to meet the claims associated with the progress of the procedural stages of the following proceedings:
| (i) | On April 30, 2021, Petrobras Operaciones S.A. (“POSA”) filed its claim memorial in the international arbitration proceeding brought by POSA against the Company for alleged breaches to the Agreement for the transfer of the 33.6% interest in the “Río Neuquén” Concession. |
| (ii) | On April 29, 2021, the Company submitted its claim memorial and Petrobras International Braspetro B.V. (“PIB BV”) filed its counter-memorial in the international arbitration proceeding brought by the Company against PIB BV, and the counterclaim filed by the latter. |
Provision for environmental remediation expenses
The Province of La Pampa has submitted a claim to the Company regarding the abandonment of certain wells and the execution of certain tasks associated with the relinquishment of the Jagüel de los Machos and Medanito blocks (which took place in 2015 and 2016, respectively).
The Company has challenged the different administrative acts passed by the provincial authorities (including the governor’s executive order) and is addressing claims for the Jagüel de los Machos block in the judicial jurisdiction. Even though the province answered the complaint in the month of March, the Company has started negotiations to resolve the dispute, agreeing on the suspension of procedural time limits.
As regards these claims, and based on the progress of the ongoing negotiations, the Company has recorded a US$ 11.9 million provision in the quarter for the estimate of the remediation work costs to be incurred in these blocks.
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 11: (Continuation)
| | 03.31.2020 |
| | Contingencies | | Asset retirement obligation and dismantling of wind turbines | | For environmental remediation |
| | | | | | |
At the beginning of the year | | 8,379 | | 1,327 | | 139 |
Increases | | 193 | | 31 | | 31 |
Decreases | | (31) | | - | | (2) |
Exchange differences on translation | | 428 | | 103 | | 10 |
Reversal of unused amounts | | (220) | | - | | - |
Gain on monetary position, net | | (5) | | - | | - |
At the end of the period | | 8,744 | | 1,461 | | 178 |
11.6 Income tax
| 03.31.2021 | | 12.31.2020 |
Non-current | | | |
Income tax | 11,540 | | 11,004 |
Total non-current | 11,540 | | 11,004 |
| | | |
Current | | | |
Income tax, net of witholdings and advances | 556 | | 897 |
Total current | 556 | | 897 |
NOTE 12: FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
12.1 FINANCIAL ASSETS AT AMORTIZED COST
| 03.31.2021 | | 12.31.2020 |
Non-current | | | |
Term deposit | 9,222 | | 8,428 |
Total non-current | 9,222 | | 8,428 |
| | | |
Current | | | |
Public securities (1) | 1,144 | | 2,062 |
Total current | 1,144 | | 2,062 |
| (1) | Public securities were received pursuant to the mechanism set forth by Resolution SGE No. 54/19 for the settlement of receivables under the Natural Gas Surplus Injection Promotion Programs. |
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 12: (Continuation)
12.2. FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT AND LOSS
| 03.31.2021 | | 12.31.2020 |
Non-current | | | |
Shares | 1,030 | | 942 |
Total non-current | 1,030 | | 942 |
| | | |
Current | | | |
Government securities | 18,191 | | 17,223 |
Shares | 4,318 | | 2,442 |
Investment funds | 5,831 | | 7,717 |
Total current | 28,340 | | 27,382 |
12.3 Trade and Other receivables
| Note | | 03.31.2021 | | 12.31.2020 |
Non-Current | | | | | |
Other | | | 5 | | 4 |
Trade receivables, net | | | 5 | | 4 |
| | | | | |
Non-Current | | | | | |
Tax credits | | | 596 | | 453 |
Related parties | 16 | | 2,518 | | 2,413 |
Prepaid expenses | | | 96 | | 38 |
Allowance for tax credits | | | (5) | | (5) |
Other | | | 92 | | 728 |
Other receivables, net | | | 3,297 | | 3,627 |
| | | | | |
Total non-current | | | 3,302 | | 3,631 |
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 12: (Continuation)
| Note | | 03.31.2021 | | 12.31.2020 |
Current | | | | | |
Receivables from MAT | | | 1,392 | | 1,242 |
CAMMESA | | | 15,627 | | 14,941 |
Receivables from oil and gas sales | | | 3,279 | | 1,974 |
Receivables from petrochemistry sales | | | 4,206 | | 3,303 |
Related parties | 16 | | 506 | | 298 |
Other | | | 288 | | 329 |
Allowance for doubtful accounts | | | (1,471) | | (1,352) |
Trade receivables, net | | | 23,827 | | 20,735 |
| | | | | |
Current | | | | | |
Tax credits | | | 418 | | 405 |
Advances to suppliers | | | 40 | | 28 |
Advances to employees | | | 8 | | 11 |
Related parties | 16 | | 2,037 | | 3,474 |
Prepaid expenses | | | 1,777 | | 304 |
Receivables for non-electrical activities | | | 325 | | 449 |
Financial credit | | | - | | 295 |
Guarantee deposits | | | 126 | | 221 |
Contractual penalty to collect | | | 109 | | 284 |
Insurance to recover | | | 375 | | 520 |
Expenses to be recovered | | | 648 | | 720 |
Natural Gas Surplus Injection Promotion Program | | | 225 | | - |
Other | | | 1,720 | | 1,241 |
Allowance for other receivables | | | (13) | | (9) |
Other receivables, net | | | 7,795 | | 7,943 |
| | | | | |
Total current | | | 31,622 | | 28,678 |
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 12: (Continuation)
The movements in the allowance for the impairment of trade receivables are as follows:
| 03.31.2021 | | 12.31.2020 |
At the beginning | 1,352 | | 2,000 |
Allowance for impairment | 80 | | 464 |
Utilizations | - | | (137) |
Exchange differences on translation | 39 | | 23 |
Gain on monetary position, net | - | | 1 |
At the end of the period | 1,471 | | 2,351 |
(1) | Includes $ 417 million corresponding to discontinued operations for the three-month period for March 31, 2020. |
The movements in the allowance for the impairment of other receivables are as follows:
| 03.31.2021 | | 12.31.2020 |
At the beginning | 14 | | 311 |
Allowance for impairment | 6 | | 67 |
Exchange differences on translation | - | | 18 |
Reversal of unused amounts | (2) | | (41) |
At the end of the period | 18 | | 355 |
12.4 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
| 03.31.2021 | | 12.31.2020 |
Cash | 15 | | 13 |
Banks | 4,940 | | 5,869 |
Investment funds | 4,299 | | 6,018 |
Total | 9,254 | | 11,900 |
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 12: (Continuation)
12.5 BORROWINGS
| 03.31.2021 | | 12.31.2020 |
Non-Current | | | |
Financial borrowings | 6,669 | | 6,285 |
Corporate bonds | 119,500 | | 109,143 |
Total Non-Current | 126,169 | | 115,428 |
| | | |
Current | | | |
Bank overdrafts | - | | 3,059 |
Financial borrowings | 8,607 | | 7,436 |
Corporate bonds | 8,970 | | 9,882 |
Total Current | 17,577 | | 20,377 |
Total | 143,746 | | 135,805 |
As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 the fair value of the Company’s CBs amounted approximately to $ 113,649 million and $ 110,193 million, respectively. Such values were calculated on the basis of the determined market price of the Company’s CBs at the end of each period (fair value level 1).
The carrying amounts of short-term borrowings approximate their fair value due to their short-term maturity.
The remaining long-term borrowings were measured at amortized cost, which does not differ significantly from its fair value.
As of the issuance of these financial statements, the Company is in compliance with the covenants provided for in loans.
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 12: (Continuation)
The evolution of the consolidated loans over the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 are disclosed below.
| Note | | 03.31.2021 | | 03.31.2020 |
At the beginning | | | 135,805 | | 116,603 |
Proceeds from borrowings | | | 2,503 | | 200 |
Payment of borrowings | | | (4,616) | | (4,214) |
Accrued interest | | | 3,740 | | 2,647 |
Payment of borrowings' interests | | | (4,687) | | (4,123) |
Net foreign currency exchange difference | | | (1,284) | | 98 |
Results for the repurchase of corporate bonds | 10.5 | | - | | (939) |
Costs capitalized in property, plant and equipment | 11.1 | | - | | 303 |
Gain on monetary position, net | | | - | | (38) |
Repurchase and redemption of corporate bonds | | | - | | (2,567) |
Other comprehensive loss | | | 12,285 | | 7,774 |
At the end of the period | | | 143,746 | | 115,744 |
Loans and other financial transactions
During the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, the Company incurred new short-term financing with local financial entities for $ 200 million and repaid $ 3,200 million at maturity. After March 31, 2021, the Company repaid at maturity financial loans in the amount of $ 6,336 million.
During the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, the Company has received disbursements in the amount of US$ 16.3 million under the credit facilities taken out with BNP. After the closing of the quarter, the Company has received additional disbursements in the amount of US$ 10.3 million.
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 12: (Continuation)
12.6 TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
| | | 03.31.2021 | | 12.31.2020 |
Non-Current | | | | | |
Compensation agreements | | | 614 | | 561 |
Lease liability | | | 923 | | 852 |
Other | | | 5 | | 5 |
Other payables | | | 1,542 | | 1,418 |
Total non-current | | | 1,542 | | 1,418 |
| Note | | 03.31.2021 | | 12.31.2020 |
Current | | | | | |
Suppliers | | | 8,973 | | 7,775 |
Customer advances | | | 160 | | 184 |
Related parties | 16 | | 469 | | 420 |
Other | | | - | | 25 |
Trade payables | | | 9,602 | | 8,404 |
| | | | | |
Compensation agreements | | | 110 | | 86 |
Lease liability | | | 158 | | 150 |
Advances received for sales of subsidiary | | | 1,002 | | 1,044 |
Other | | | 202 | | 94 |
Other payables | | | 1,472 | | 1,374 |
| | | | | |
Total current | | | 11,074 | | 9,778 |
Due to the short-term nature of the payables and other payables, their carrying amount is considered to be the same as their fair value. For most other non-current liabilities, fair values are not significantly different from their book values either.
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 12: (Continuation)
12.7 FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The following table shows the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020:
As of March 31, 2021 | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Total |
Assets | | | | | | | | |
Financial assets at fair value through profit and losss | | | | | | | | |
Government securities | | 18,191 | | - | | - | | 18,191 |
Shares | | 4,318 | | - | | 1,030 | | 5,348 |
Investment funds | | 5,831 | | - | | - | | 5,831 |
Cash and cash equivalents | | | | | | | | |
Investment funds | | 4,299 | | - | | - | | 4,299 |
Derivative financial instruments | | - | | 8 | | - | | 8 |
Other receivables | | - | | 119 | | - | | 119 |
Assets classified as held for sale (1) | | 960 | | 9,200 | | - | | 10,160 |
Total assets | | 33,599 | | 9,327 | | 1,030 | | 43,956 |
| | | | | | | | |
Liabilities | | | | | | | | |
Derivative financial instruments | | - | | 5 | | - | | 5 |
Total liabilities | | - | | 5 | | - | | 5 |
As of December 31, 2020 | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Total |
Assets | | | | | | | | |
Financial assets at fair value through profit and losss | | | | | | | | |
Government securities | | 17,223 | | - | | - | | 17,223 |
Shares | | 2,442 | | - | | 942 | | 3,384 |
Investment funds | | 7,717 | | - | | - | | 7,717 |
Cash and cash equivalents | | | | | | | | |
Investment funds | | 6,018 | | - | | - | | 6,018 |
Derivative financial instruments | | - | | 1 | | - | | 1 |
Other receivables | | - | | 214 | | - | | 214 |
Assets classified as held for sale (1) | | 5,148 | | - | | - | | 5,148 |
Total assets | | 38,548 | | 215 | | 942 | | 39,705 |
| | | | | | | | |
Liabilities | | | | | | | | |
Derivative financial instruments | | - | | 40 | | - | | 40 |
Total liabilities | | - | | 40 | | - | | 40 |
| (1) | Corresponding to the net assets and liabilities held for sale on account of the divestment of Edenor’s stake. |
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 12: (Continuation)
The techniques used for the measurement of assets at fair value with changes in income, classified as Level 2 and 3, are detailed below:
- Derivative Financial Instruments: calculated from variations between market prices at the closing date of the period, and the amount at the time of the contract.
- Shares: they were determined based on Income approach through the Indirect Cash Flow method (net present value of expected future cash flows) and the discount rates used were estimated taking the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (“WAAC”) rate as a parameter.
NOTE 13: EQUITY COMPONENTS
As of March 31, 2021, the capital stock amounts to $ 1,455 million, including $ 4 million of treasury shares.
13.1.1 Acquisition of the Company’s own shares
Program 9, approved by the Company’s Board of Directors on March 1, 2021 for a maximum amount of US$ 30 million and an initial term of 120 calendar days, is in effect as of March 31, 2021, under which shares may be acquired up to a maximum price of US$ 16 per ADR and $ 92.16 per common share. As of the date of issuance of these Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements, the Company has not acquired any own shares under this program.
During the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, the Company directly and indirectly acquired 1.8 million own ADRs for a value of US$ 24.2 million. After March 31, 2021, the Company directly and indirectly acquired 0.8 million own ADRs for a value of US$ 11.4 million.
Basic
Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing the result attributable to the Company’s equity interest holders by the weighted average of outstanding common shares during the year.
Diluted
Diluted earnings per share are calculated by adjusting the weighted average of outstanding common shares to reflect the conversion of all dilutive potential common shares.
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 13: (Continuation)
Potential common shares will be deemed dilutive only when their conversion into common shares may reduce the earnings per share or increase losses per share of the continuing business. Potential common shares will be deemed anti-dilutive when their conversion into common shares may result in an increase in the earnings per share or a decrease in the losses per share of the continuing operations.
The calculation of diluted earnings per share does not entail a conversion, the exercise or another issuance of shares which may have an anti-dilutive effect on the losses per share, or where the option exercise price is higher than the average price of ordinary shares during the period, no dilutive effect is recorded, being the diluted earning per share equal to the basic. As of March 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company does not hold any significant potential dilutive shares, therefore there are no differences with the basic earnings per share.
| 03.31.2021 | | 03.31.2020 |
Earning for continuing operations attributable to the equity holders of the Company | 3,150 | | 360 |
Weighted average amount of outstanding shares | 1,451 | | 1,641 |
Basic and diluted earnings per share from continued operations | 2.17 | | 0.22 |
| | | |
| | | |
Earning for discontinued operations attributable to the equity holders of the Company | 2 | | 415 |
Weighted average amount of outstanding shares | 1,451 | | 1,641 |
Basic and diluted earnings per share from discontinued operations | 0.00 | | 0.25 |
| | | |
Earning attributable to the equity holders of the Company | 3,152 | | 775 |
Weighted average amount of outstanding shares | 1,451 | | 1,641 |
Basic and diluted earnings per share | 2.17 | | 0.47 |
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 14: STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS’ COMPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
14.1 ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE NET PROFIT TO CASH FLOWS GENERATED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
| Note | | 03.31.2021 | | 03.31.2020 |
Income tax | 10.6 | | 715 | | (439) |
Accrued interest | | | 3,057 | | 1,820 |
Depreciations and amortizations | 9, 10.1 and 10.2 | | 3,838 | | 3,129 |
Constitution of allowances, net | 10.4 and 10.1 | | 103 | | 88 |
Provision of provisions and tax payables, net | 10.4 | | 1,367 | | 51 |
Share of profit from joint ventures and associates | 5.2.2 | | (2,226) | | (2,069) |
Accrual of defined benefit plans | 9, 10.1 and 10.2 | | 280 | | 187 |
Net exchange differences | 10.5 | | (849) | | (307) |
Result from measurement at present value | 10.5 | | (139) | | 138 |
Changes in the fair value of financial instruments | 10.5 | | 3,310 | | 2,320 |
Results from property, plant and equipment sale | 10.3 and 10.4 | | (13) | | 58 |
Results for the repurchase of corporate bonds | 10.5 | | - | | (939) |
Provision of environmental remediation | 10.4 | | 1,317 | | - |
Impairment of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and inventories | | | - | | 4,316 |
Compensation agreements | 10.1 and 10.2 | | 100 | | 53 |
Other | | | 12 | | 39 |
Total adjustments to reconcile net profit to cash flows generated by operating activities | | | 10,872 | | 8,445 |
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 14: (Continuation)
14.2 CHANGES IN OPERATING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
| | | 03.31.2021 | | 03.31.2020 |
Increase in trade receivables and other receivables | | | (353) | | (1,289) |
Increase in inventories | | | (1,957) | | (146) |
Increase in trade payables and other payables | | | 75 | | 1,729 |
Decrease in salaries and social security payable | | | (609) | | (334) |
Decrease in defined benefit plans | | | (38) | | (24) |
Increase (Decrease) in tax payables | | | 610 | | (580) |
(Decrease) Increase in provisions | | | (79) | | 15 |
Income tax and minimum notional income tax paid | | | (69) | | (89) |
(Payments) Proceeds from derivative financial instruments, net | | (210) | | 327 |
Total changes in operating assets and liabilities | | | (2,630) | | (391) |
14.3 SIGNIFICANT NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS
| | | 03.31.2021 | | 03.31.2020 |
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment through an increase in trade payables | | | (1,098) | | (1,050) |
Borrowing costs capitalized in property, plant and equipment | | | - | | (303) |
Increase in interests in associates through a decrease in other loans | | | (1,645) | | - |
Decrease in interests in associates through a decrease in other payables | | | - | | (298) |
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 15: CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND ASSETS
The main events taking place in the three-month period ended March 31, 2021 regarding contingent liabilities reported in the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2020 are detailed below:
Environmental claims
| - | In the case file brought by Fundación SurfRider for alleged signs of environmental affectation in the City of Mar del Plata, the CSJN sustained the jurisdiction of the civil and commercial courts of Mar del Plata and referred the case back to first instance. |
The main changes for the three-month period ended March 31, 2021 regarding contingent assets reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2020 are detailed below:
Administrative claims
| - | In the administrative litigation complaint brought by Central Térmica Loma la Lata S.A. (currently Pampa) against the Federal Government regarding the renewal and recognition of costs associated with natural gas supply agreements and, subsidiarily, requesting the redress of the damages sustained on account of the contractual breach during the January-March 2016 period, the evidentiary stage has been closed. In the complaint for the April 2016 through October 2018 period, the opening of the evidentiary period has been requested. |
| - | In the proceeding whereby the Company filed a declaratory judgment action against the Province of Neuquén upon the determination of the expiration of the Veta Escondida block’s concession term, the rendering of judgment was requested and the CSJN has set a preliminary hearing. |
| - | On March 31, 2021, the Company submitted a Preliminary Administrative Claim against the National Ministry of Economy to claim the owed amount, plus the applicable interest, assumed by the Federal Government during the term of validity of PEN Executive Order No. 1,053/18 on account of the exchange difference between the price of the gas purchased by gas distributors and that recognized in their final tariffs during the April 2018 - March 2019 period. |
Civil and commercial claims
| - | As of the date of issuance of these Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements, the first stages of the international arbitration proceeding brought by Ecuador TLC, in its capacity as assignee of the Ecuadorian company Petromanabí S.A., against the Republic of Ecuador, have already begun. |
| - | Ecuador TLC has brought an arbitration claim against Petroecuador before the arbitration and mediation center of the Chamber of Commerce of Quito as a result of certain breaches to the transportation agreement entered into on December 31, 2008. |
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTA 16: RELATED PARTIES´ TRANSACTIONS
16.1 Balances with related parties:
As of March 31, 2021 | | Trade receivables | | Other receivables | | Trade payables |
| Current | | Non Current | | Current | | Current |
Associates and joint ventures | | | | | | | | |
CTB | | 28 | | - | | - | | - |
Greenwind | | 35 | | - | | - | | 439 |
OCP | | - | | - | | 1,501 | | - |
Refinor | | 90 | | - | | - | | 22 |
TGS | | 350 | | 2,518 | | 479 | | - |
Transener | | - | | - | | - | | 8 |
Other related parties | | | | | | | | |
SACDE | | 3 | | - | | 5 | | - |
Other | | - | | - | | 52 | | - |
| | 506 | | 2,518 | | 2,037 | | 469 |
As of December 31, 2020 | | Trade receivables | | Other receivables | | Trade payables |
| Current | | Non Current | | Current | | Current |
Associates and joint ventures | | | | | | | | |
CTB | | 15 | | - | | - | | - |
Greenwind | | 20 | | - | | - | | 383 |
OCP | | - | | - | | 2,993 | | - |
Refinor | | 147 | | - | | 1 | | 15 |
SACME | | - | | - | | - | | 21 |
TGS | | 115 | | 2,413 | | 430 | | - |
Transener | | - | | - | | - | | 1 |
Other related parties | | | | | | | | |
SACDE | | 1 | | - | | 3 | | - |
Other | | - | | - | | 47 | | - |
| | 298 | | 2,413 | | 3,474 | | 420 |
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 16: (Continuation)
16.2 Operations with related parties:
Operations for the three-month period | | Sales of goods and services (1)
| Purchases of goods and services (2) | Fees for services (3) | Other operating expenses and income (4) |
| 2021 | | 2020 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2021 | | 2020 | |
Associates and joint ventures | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CTB | | 36 | | 25 | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | |
Greenwind | | 15 | | 11 | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | |
Refinor | | 166 | | 356 | | (104) | | (65) | | - | | - | | (12) | | (5) | |
TGS | | 738 | | 393 | | (709) | | (446) | | - | | - | | - | | - | |
Transener | | - | | - | | (12) | | (4) | | - | | - | | - | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other related parties | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fundación | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | (18) | - | (18) | - |
SACDE | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | 3 | | (3) | - |
Salaverri, Dellatorre, Burgio & Wetzler | | - | | - | | - | | - | | (7) | - | (8) | | - | | - | |
| | 955 | | 785 | | (825) | | (515) | | (7) | | (8) | | (27) | | (26) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(1) Corresponds mainly to advisory services provided in the field of technical assistance and sales of gas and refined products. |
(2) Imputed cost of sales. Correspond mainly to natural gas transportation services, purchases of refined products and other services. |
(3) Disclosed within administrative expenses. |
(4) Corresponds mainly to donations, |
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 16: (Continuation)
Operations for the three-month period | | Finance income (1) | Finance expenses (2) | Dividends received |
| 2020 | | 2020 | | 2020 | | 2020 | | 2021 | | 2020 | |
Associates and joint ventures | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Citelec | | - | | - | | - | | (12) | | - | | - | |
Greenwind | | - | | 7 | | - | | - | | - | | - | |
OCP | | 27 | | 19 | | - | | - | | - | | 119 | |
TGS | | 59 | | 47 | | - | | - | | - | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other related parties | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SACDE | | - | | 1 | | - | | - | | - | | - | |
| | 86 | | 74 | | - | | (12) | | - | | 119 | |
(1) Corresponds mainly to financial leases and accrued interest on loans granted. | | | |
(2) Corresponds to accrued interest on loans received. | | | |
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 17: ASSETS AND LIABILITIES IN CURRENCIES OTHER THAN PESOS
| Type | | Amount in currencies other than pesos | | Exchange rate (1) | | Total 03.31.2021 | | Total 12.31.2020 |
| | | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
NON-CURRENT ASSETS | | | | | | | | | |
Financial assets at amortized cost | US$ | | 100.2 | | 92.00 | | 9,222 | | 8,428 |
Other receivables | US$ | | 28.3 | | 92.00 | | 2,600 | | 3,131 |
Total non-current assets | | | | | | | 11,822 | | 11,559 |
| | | | | | | | | |
CURRENT ASSETS | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss | US$ | | 238.8 | | 92.00 | | 21,967 | | 16,928 |
Financial assets at amortized cost | US$ | | 12.4 | | 92.00 | | 1,144 | | 2,062 |
Derivative financial instruments | US$ | | 0.1 | | 92.00 | | 8 | | - |
Trade and other receivables | US$ | | 162.2 | | 92.00 | | 14,920 | | 14,966 |
| EUR | | 0.1 | | 108.10 | | 7 | | 456 |
Cash and cash equivalents | US$ | | 52.4 | | 92.00 | | 4,820 | | 5,714 |
| U$ | | 3.7 | | 2.08 | | 8 | | 9 |
Total current assets | | | | | | | 42,874 | | 40,135 |
Assets classified as held for sale | US$ | | 17.5 | | 92.00 | | 1,607 | | 1,968 |
| EUR | | 0.05 | | 108.10 | | 5 | | 5 |
| CHF | | 0.03 | | 97.44 | | 3 | | 3 |
| JPY | | 55 | | 0.832 | | 45 | | 45 |
| | | | | | | 1,660 | | 2,021 |
Total assets | | | | | | | 56,356 | | 53,715 |
| | | | | | | | | |
LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | |
Provisions | US$ | | 131.8 | | 92.00 | | 12,128 | | 8,694 |
Borrowings | US$ | | 1,371.4 | | 92.00 | | 126,169 | | 115,428 |
Trade and other payables | US$ | | 16.8 | | 92.00 | | 1,541 | | 1,418 |
Total non-current liabilities | | | | | | | 139,838 | | 125,540 |
| | | | | | | | | |
CURRENT LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | |
Provisions | US$ | | 15.9 | | 92.00 | | 1,465 | | 1,342 |
Taxes payables | US$ | | 15.6 | | 92.00 | | 1,434 | | 1,307 |
Salaries and social security payable | US$ | | 0.1 | | 92.00 | | 8 | | 7 |
| US$ | | 0.1 | | 92.00 | | 5 | | 40 |
Borrowings | US$ | | 46.3 | | 92.00 | | 4,259 | | 4,028 |
Trade and other payables | US$ | | 62.3 | | 92.00 | | 5,731 | | 4,775 |
| EUR | | 5.6 | | 108.10 | | 610 | | 635 |
Total current liabilities | | | | | | | 13,512 | | 12,134 |
Liabilities associated to assets classified as held for sale | US$ | | 119.8 | | 92.00 | | 11,023 | | 10,056 |
| EUR | | 0.0 | | 108.10 | | 4 | | 28 |
| CHF | | 0.1 | | 97.44 | | 5 | | - |
| | | | | | | 11,032 | | 10,084 |
Total liabilities | | | | | | | 164,382 | | 147,758 |
Net Position Liability | | | | | | | (108,026) | | (94,043) |
(1) Exchange rate in force at March 31, 2021 according to the National Bank of Argentine for U.S. dollars (US$), euros (EUR), Swiss francs (CHF), Uruguayos pesos (U$) and yen (JPY).
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format (In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”)) |
NOTE 18: DOCUMENTATION SAFEKEEPING
On August 14, 2014, the National Securities Commission issued General Resolution No. 629, which introduced modifications to the provisions applicable to the keeping and conservation of corporate and accounting books and commercial documentation. To such effect, the Company and its subsidiary Edenor, have sent non-sensitive work papers and information corresponding to the periods not covered by the statute of limitations for their keeping in the Administración de Archivos S.A (AdeA)’s data warehouse located at Ruta 36, km 34.5, Florencio Varela, Provincia de Buenos Aires and in the Iron Mountain Argentina S.A.’s data warehouses located at the following addresses:
| - | Don Pedro de Mendoza 2163 –C.A.B.A. |
| - | Amancio Alcorta 2482 C.A.B.A. |
| - | San Miguel de Tucumán 601, Carlos Spegazzini, Municipality of Ezeiza, Province of Buenos Aires. |
A list of the documentation delivered for storage, as well as the documentation provided for in Article 5.a.3) Section I, Chapter V, Title II of the PROVISIONS (2013 regulatory provisions and amending rules), is available at the Company headquarters.
NOTE 19: SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
General Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting
On April 29, 2021, the Company’s General Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting resolved:
| - | To approve the allocation of results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, which amounted to a $ 31,447 million loss, and the total retained earnings, which totaled a loss of $ 1,825 million, resolving that: (i) the currency translation difference charged to retained earnings should be allocated as follows: $ 1,500 million to the legal reserve and $ 27,589 million to the voluntary reserve; and (ii) the balance, that is, the amount of $30,914 million, should be allocated to the voluntary reserve to absorb the negative balance of retained earnings. |
| - | To reduce the capital stock through the cancellation of 56,581,600 shares, which is pending registration with the Public Registry, the capital stock thus decreasing from $ 1,455,501,255 to $1,398,919,655. |
Generation Regulatory framework – Resolution SE No. 440/21
On May 19, 2021, SE Resolution No. 440/21 provided for an average 29% increase in spot generation remuneration values and repealed the automatic adjustment mechanism established by SE Resolution No. 31/20. This increase will be applicable as from the economic transaction for February 2021 provided the generator waives/dismisses all administrative/judicial claims filed on account of the failure to apply the automatic adjustment formula provided for by SE Resolution No. 31/20 within 30 days from publication. If such requirement is not met within this term, the remuneration adjustment will be applicable as from the month in which the generator submits its waiver/dismissal, until that moment, the remuneration established by SE Resolution No. 31/20 will be applicable to that generator.
The dismissal includes the obligation to dismantle any claim brought by shareholders of the generator on account of the failure to apply the automatic adjustment formula provided in the SE Resolution No. 31/2020, whether in Argentina and abroad.
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation)
For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format
(In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”))
NOTE 19: (Continuation)
The Company filed the waive/dismiss within the 30-day period indicated above. The impact of the application of this resolution would have generated, as of March 31, 2021, an additional profit before income tax of $ 555.6 million.
TGS’s tariff situation
On June 1, 2021, TGS was served notice of ENARGAS Resolution No. 149/21 and Joint Resolution No. 1/21 approved by the ENARGAS and the National Ministry of Economy, the latter ratified by Executive Order No. 353/21, approving the Transitional Tariff Regime for TGS effective as from May 31, 2021, in the same terms of the project timely submitted on April 28, 2021.
As of the date of issuance of these Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements, TGS is evaluating the impact of the Transitional Regime and, in turn, analyzing the actions to take to safeguard its rights and thus attain a fair and reasonable tariff for the natural gas transportation segment.
Interruption of the service in the Argentine Interconnection System (SADI) in Transener- June 16, 2019
In May 2021, Transener was imposed penalties by the ENRE due to the outage that occurred on June 16, 2019. The amount of the penalty does not differ significantly from the amount provisioned by Transener as of March 31, 2021. In addition, the ENRE alleged the Company is to be held responsible for new charges for alleged breaches in that event.
Transener rejected the charges on the grounds of unlawfulness and unreasonableness regarding of initiating a new proceeding as continuation of the previous one which had already been finalized and sanctions imposed. If the outcome of this proceeding was unfavorable for Transener, any penalty or other monetary sanction imposed could have an adverse impact to the company's results. As of the date of issuance of these Unaudited Cosolidated Financial Statements, there is uncertainty as to the whether a penalty would be imposed and its amount.
Income Tax rate
On June 16, 2021, Law 27, 630 was published in the BO, which established a modification to the income tax rate effective for fiscal periods or years starting as from January 1, 2021, inclusive. The modification provides for a bracketed system consisting of three segments according to the accumulated taxable net income level: a first bracket of 25% for accumulated net income of up to $ 5 million; a second bracket of 30% for accumulated net income between $ 5 and $ 50 million, and a last bracket of 35% for accumulated net income above $ 50 million. The accumulated net income amount will be adjusted on a yearly basis as from January 1, 2022, taking into consideration the IPC annual variation published by the INDEC.
The impact of the application of the progressive tax rate scheme imposed by this new law would have generated, as of March 31, 2021, an additional loss of $ 120 million and $ 2,636 million in the lines "Income tax" and "Share of profit from associates and joint ventures", respectively.
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements (continuation)
For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, presented in comparative format
(In millions of Argentine Pesos (“$”))
NOTE 19: (Continuation)
Issuance Corporate Bonds en CTB
On June 4, 2021, CTB issued (i) Class 1 Corporate Bonds for a total amount of US$ 27.3 million, accruing interest at an annual fixed 4% rate and maturing on June 4, 2023; and (ii) Class 2 Corporate Bonds for a total amount of 37,504,954 acquisition value units (“UVAs”), equivalent to $2,928 million, accruing interest at an annual fixed 4% rate and maturing on June 4, 2024. Class 1 and Class 2 Corporate Bonds have a personal guarantee, subject to a precedent and resolutory condition granted by YPF and Pampa.
Acquisition of the Company’s own shares
On June 7, 2021, the Board of Directors resolved to suspend Program 9 as the Company’s share and ADR prices exceeded the repurchase limit values set by the Board of Directors, establishing that this Program will be automatically reinstated on the next business day to meeting the conditions, that is, the price of the ADR is equal to or lower than US$ 16 and/or the share price is equal to or lower than $ 92.16.
Incident at Central Térmica Genelba
On May 31, 2021, an incident occurred in the GEBATG01 (TG21) unit, which makes up Central Térmica Genelba’s Genelba Plus combined cycle, and damage was caused to the unit’s turbine. As a result of the incident, the combined-cycle generation capacity has been reduced by approximately 50% (280 MW).
The Company and the turbine’s manufacturer (SIEMENS) are currently evaluating the damage and have started works for the dismantling and repair of the failure, which are expected to be completed in July 2021.
In addition, the Company is making all necessary filings with insurance companies to collect the compensations for the damages sustained by reason of the failure and to minimize economic losses stemming from the breach of its availability commitments.