Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
In 2020, we used cash flow in net investing activities in an amount of U.S.$71.4 million, and mainly in the investment in lands in Colombia as well as in certain aspects of our operations in Peru which included equipment for our blueberries production and new lands in Peru. In 2019, we used cash flow from investing activities in an amount of U.S.$105.7 million, mainly in our investments in lands in Colombia for the production of avocados and in Peru for the production of blueberries and grapes.
Net Cash Generated from Financing Activities
Cash flow used in financing activities in 2020 was U.S.$8.1 million, compared to cash flow generated from financing activities of U.S.$26.7 million in 2019. During 2020, we used cash flow in financing activities as described below:
U.S.$31.3 million generated from the issuance of international bonds and the full prepayment of a syndicated loan and bank loans,
U.S.$9.4 million for payments mainly of leasing liabilities and some other liabilities,
U.S.$22.0 million from a payment to related parties to acquire the shares of Camposol Uruguay S.R.L., and
U.S.$8.0 million for payments to related party companies.
During 2019, we used cash flow in financing activities as described below:
U.S.$139.1 million generated from the full prepayment of international bonds and the obtention of a syndicated loan and bank loans,
U.S.$5.4 million for payments mainly of leasing liabilities and some other liabilities,
U.S.$65.0 million for a payment to financing provided to the former parent entity,
U.S.$42.0 million for payments to related parties,
U.S.$10.0 million for payments to distribute dividends to shareholders, and
U.S.$10.0 million to offset capital contributions to constitute the Company.
Camposol’s 6.000% Senior Notes due 2027
On February 3, 2020, Camposol issued its Senior Notes due 2027 (the “Senior Notes due 2027”) pursuant to an Indenture, dated the same date, between Camposol, the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon. Camposol Holding PLC is a guarantor under the Senior Notes due 2027.
The Senior Notes due 2027 pay interest at a rate of 6.000% per year, payable semi-annually in arrears on February 3 and August 3, with a single bullet principal payment on February 3, 2027.
The Senior Notes due 2027 are subject to certain customary covenants under the Indenture, such as limitations on the incurrence of indebtedness and disqualified stock, restricted payments, asset sales, dividend and other payments restrictions affecting certain restricted subsidiaries, issuance of guarantees by restricted subsidiaries, transactions with affiliates, use of proceeds and business activities.
The Senior Notes due 2027 are also subject to customary events of default, including among others, default on payment of principal and/or interest, breach of certain covenant provisions, a cross-default provision with any other indebtedness, failure to pay judgments or orders of payment for money, voluntarily or involuntarily commencing insolvency procedures, denying the obligations under the guarantee, disaffirming the validity of the security interests, failure of perfecting the first lien security interests and failure of maintaining the liens and collateral documents in full force and effect.
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