Financial risk management | 6. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT 6.1 General considerations and policies Risks and financial instruments are managed through policies, the definition of strategies and implementation of control systems, defined by the risk management committees of the entities of the group, and approved by the Company's Board of Directors. The compliance of treasury financial instruments positions, including derivatives, in relation to these policies, is presented and assessed on a monthly basis by the Company’s Treasury Committee and subsequently submitted to the analysis of the Audit and Risk Management and Finance Committees, the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors. Risk management of Natura &Co group operations is performed by the Company's Corporate Treasury, which is also responsible for approving short-term investments and borrowings transactions. Risk management of the subsidiaries Aesop, The Body Shop, Avon International and Natura &Co Latam is conducted by local treasury teams, subject to monitoring and approval of the Company’s Corporate Treasury. 6.2 Financial risk factors The activities of the Company and its subsidiaries expose it to several financial risks: market risk (including currency and interest risks), credit risk and liquidity risk. The Company’s overall risk management program is focused on the unpredictability of financial markets and seeks to minimize potential adverse effects on the financial performance, using derivatives to hedge certain risk exposures. a) Market risk The Company and the subsidiaries are exposed to market risks arising from their business activities. These risks mainly comprise possible fluctuations in exchange and interest rates. To hedge the current balance sheet positions of the Company from market risks, the following derivative financial instruments are used, which are comprised of the balances presented below, as of December 31, 2020 2019 Description Fair value (Level 2 2020 2019 Financial derivatives 1,857,869 727,068 Operational derivatives ( 11,092 ( 1,496 Total 1,846,777 725,572 b) Foreign currency risk The Company are exposed to foreign currency risk resulting from financial instruments in currencies other than their functional currencies, as well as to operating cash flows in foreign currencies. To reduce this exposure, policies were implemented to hedge the Company from foreign currency risk, which establish exposure levels related to these risks. The treasury procedures defined by the current policies include monthly projection and assessment of the consolidated foreign exchange rate exposure of the Company, on which Management’s decision-making is based. The Company’s foreign currency hedge policy considers the amounts of foreign currency of receivables and payables balances from commitments already assumed and recorded in the financial statements, as well as future cash flows, with a six Pursuant to the Foreign Exchange Hedge Policy, the derivatives entered into by the Company or its subsidiaries should eliminate the foreign currency risk of financial instruments in currencies other than their functional currencies and should also limit losses due to foreign exchange rate variations on future cash flows. To protect from the foreign exchange exposures in relation to foreign currency, the Company enter into transactions with derivative financial instruments such as swap and forward exchange contracts (“NDF”). c) Derivatives instruments to hedge foreign exchange rate risk The Company classifies derivatives into “Financial” and “Operational”. “Financial” derivatives include swaps or forwards engaged to hedge from foreign currency risk of borrowings, financing, debt securities and intercompany borrowings denominated in foreign currency. “Operating” derivatives are used to hedge from foreign currency risk from the business’s operating cash flows. As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the derivative balances are composed as follows: Financial derivatives Principal (notional) Fair value Gain (loss) Description 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 Swap contracts : (a) Asset position: Long position - U.S. dollar 2,576,890 2,664,001 4,683,900 3,729,691 421,897 312,984 Liability position: CDI floating rate: Short position in CDI ( 2,576,890 ( 2,664,001 ( 2,803,797 ( 3,002,623 ( 172,885 ( 248,028 Forward contracts (NDF): Liability position: CDI floating rate: Short position in CDI 1,409,102 - ( 22,234 - ( 16,778 - Total net derivative financial instruments: 1,409,102 - 1,857,869 727,068 232,234 64,956 (a) Swap transactions consist of swapping the exchange rate fluctuation for a correction related to a percentage of the fluctuation of the Interbank Deposit Rate (post-fixed CDI), in the case of Brazil . For the derivatives held by the Company as of December 31, 2020 2019 Operatin g derivatives As at December 31, 2020 and 2019 Principal (notional) amount Fair value Description 2020 2019 2020 2019 Net position - GBP and USD 1,585,280 200,896 ( 7,670 ( 2,008 Forward contracts 165,830 1,302,869 ( 3,422 512 Total derivative instruments, net 1,751,110 1,503,765 ( 11,092 ( 1,496 Sensitivity analysis For the foreign currency risk sensitivity analysis, Management of the Company believes that it is important to consider, in addition to the assets and liabilities with exposure to fluctuations in exchange rates recorded in the balance sheet, the fair value of the financial instruments entered into by the Company to hedge certain exposures on December 31, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Borrowings and financing in foreign currency in Brazil (a) ( 4,246,692 ( 3,381,959 Receivables in foreign currency in Brazil 236,782 10,007 Trade payable in foreign currencies in Brazil ( 14,459 ( 10,543 Fair value of the financial derivatives 4,680,478 3,729,691 Net asset exposure 656,109 347,196 (a) Excluding transaction costs. This analysis considers only financial assets and liabilities registered in Brazil in foreign currency, since exposure to the foreign exchange rate variation in other countries is close to zero The following table shows the projection of the incremental loss that would have been recognized in profit or loss for the subsequent year, if the current net foreign exchange exposure remains static, based on the following scenarios: Parity - R$ vs US$ 5.1967 5.1880 3.8910 2.5940 Scenario Scenario Scenario I Scenario II Operation/Instrument Real Probable Depreciation 25 Depreciation 50 Assets denominated in US$ Fair value of “financial” derivatives 4,680,478 ( 7,881 ( 1,570,668 ( 4,696,241 Trade receivable recorded in Brazil in foreign currency 236,782 ( 399 ( 79,459 ( 237,579 Liabilities denominated in US$ Borrowings and financing in Brazil in foreign currency (a) ( 4,246,692 7,151 1,425,099 4,260,994 Trade payable registered in Brazil in foreign currency ( 14,459 24 4,852 14,508 Impact on net income and equity ( 1,105 ( 220,176 ( 658,318 The probable scenario considers future US dollar rates for a 90 B 3 ”) as at December 31, 2020 in line with the first maturities of financial instruments with exchange exposure, R$ 5.19 / US$ 1.00 25 R$ 3.89 / US$ 1.00 50 R$ 2.59 / US$ 1.00 ), respectively. Management uses the probable scenario in the assessment of possible changes in the exchange rate and presents the referred scenario in compliance with IFRS 7 The Company does not use derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes. At the subsidiary Avon, the sensitivity analysis is prepared based on the foreign exchange contracts outstanding at December 31, 2020 2020 10 25 50 82,889 207,223 414,447 10 25 50 82,889 207,223 414,447 Derivative instruments designated for hedge accounting The Company formally designated its operations subject to hedge accounting for derivative financial instruments for hedging borrowings denominated in foreign currency of Natura Cosméticos S.A. and Natura Distribuidora de México, S.A. de C.V and to protect operating cash flows from The Body Shop's foreign currency purchase and sales transactions, documenting the following: Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø The outstanding positions of derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedge on December 31, 2020 Cash flow hedge instrument Other comprehensive income Hedged item Notional currency Notional value Fair value (a) Accumulated contract gain (loss) Gain in the 12 Currency Swap – US$/R$ Currency BRL 2,576,020 1,879,348 249,021 183,342 Forward contract (The Body Shop) Currency BRL 1,096,227 ( 4,882 ( 4,882 ( 5,135 Forward contract (Natura Indústria) Currency BRL 17,807 ( 702 ( 702 ( 201 Total 3,690,054 1,873,764 243,437 178,006 The changes in cash flow hedge reserve recorded in OCI are shown below: Cash flow hedge Balance as of December 31, 2018 ( 27,840 Change in the fair value of hedge instrument recognized in OCI 107,337 Tax effects on fair value of hedge instrument ( 36,768 Cash flow hedge Balance as of December 31, 2019 42,729 Change in the fair value of hedge instrument recognized in OCI 178,006 Tax effects on fair value of hedge instrument ( 61,658 Cash flow hedge Balance as of December 31, 2020 159,077 The Company designates as cash flow hedge the derivative financial instruments used to offset variations arising from foreign currency exposure, in the market value of contracted debts, other than the functional currency. d) Interest rate risk The interest rate risk arises from financial investments and short and long-term borrowings and financing. Financial instruments issued at variable rates expose the Company and its subsidiaries to cash flow risk associated with interest rates. Financial instruments issued at fixed rates expose the Company and its subsidiaries to the fair value risk associated with the interest rate. The Company’s cash flow risk associated with interest rate arises from investments and short-term and long-term borrowings and financing issued at floating rates. The Company's Management holds , for the most part, the indexes of its exposures to deposit and lending interest rates tied to floating rates. Financial investments are adjusted by the Interbank Deposit Rate ( “ CD I ” ) whereas borrowings and financing are adjusted by the Long-Term Interest Rate (“ TJLP ”), CDI and fixed rates, according to the contracts entered into with financial institutions and through the negotiation of securities with investors in that market. Sensitivity analysis On December 31, 2020 The following table presents the exposure to interest rate risks of transactions related to CDI, including derivative transactions (borrowings, financing and debentures in Brazil were considered in full, given that 99.1 Total borrowings and financing - in local currency (note 19 ( 9,591,809 Operations in foreign currency with derivatives related to CDI (a) ( 4,231,104 Short-term investments (notes 7 8 3,865,319 Net exposure ( 9,957,594 a) This refers to transactions involving derivatives related to CDI to hedge the borrowings and financing arrangements raised in foreign currency in Brazil. The sensitivity analysis considers the exposure of borrowings and financing, net of short-term investments, linked to CDI (notes 7 8 The following tables show the projection of incremental loss that would have been recognized in profit or loss for the following year, assuming that the current net liability exposure is static and the following scenarios: Description Risk Probable scenario Scenario II Scenario III Net liability Rate increase ( 3,626 ( 33,235 ( 62,844 The probable scenario considers future interest rates for 90 B 3 2020 25 2.45 50 2.94 a CDI rate of 1.96 e) Credit risk Credit risk refers to risk of a counterparty not complying with its contract obligations, which would result in financial losses for the Company. The Company’s and its subsidiaries sales are made to a high number of Natura and Avon consultants and this risk is managed through a credit granting process. The result of this management is reflected in the “Allowance for expected credit losses” under “Trade receivables”, as shown in note 9 The Company is also subject to credit risks related to financial instruments entered for the management of its business, mainly represented by cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and derivative instruments. The Company believes that the credit risk of transactions with financial institutions is low, as these are considered as first tier by the Management. The short-term investments policy adopted by the Company’s Management establishes the financial institutions with which the Company is allowed to do business, in addition to defining limits on funds allocation percentages and absolute amounts that may be allocated in each of these financial institutions. f) Liquidity risk Prudent liquidity risk management implies maintaining sufficient cash, bonds and securities, funds available through credit facilities and the ability to settle market positions. Management monitors the Company’s and its subsidiaries liquidity level considering the expected cash flows in exchange for unused credit facilities, as shown in the following table: 2020 2019 Total current assets 18,734,820 9,430,057 Total current liabilities ( 16,159,586 ( 7,518,423 Total net working capital 2,575,234 1,911,634 As at December 31, 2020 Description Less than one One five Over five Total expected cash flow Interest to be accrued Carrying amount Borrowings, financing and debentures 4,047,276 9,165,849 1,551,721 14,764,846 ( 941,933 13,822,913 Leases 1,231,622 2,644,292 734,771 4,610,685 ( 752,230 3,858,455 Payables to related parties, trade payables and reverse factoring operations 6,774,205 - - 6,774,205 - 6,774,205 The Company currently have a credit line of up to £ 70 seventy line has been used by the subsidiary since the first quarter of 2020 150,000 one fifty 2019 was closed during the first half of 2020 6.3 Covid- 19 The Company is monitoring the evolution of the Covid- 19 2020 Considering the uncertainties associated with the adversities observed in the economic scenario, Management also assesses the possible effects on the consolidated financial statements, as discussed below: 6.3.1 Revenues The Company's and its subsidiaries' businesses were affected by the pandemic mainly at the beginning of the year, with results recovering from the decreasing restrictions in the markets in which it operates, mainly in Brazil, as some of the main markets in Europe follow more restrictive measures to open stores and shops. The transition to the digital environment continued across all our brands, making it possible to offset the impact of store closures, with an increase in e-commerce sales, in addition to the growth seen in direct sales revenues. 6.3.2 Provision for expected losses on accounts receivable from customers The Company have been evaluating the impact of the crisis on accounts receivable, due to the possibility of increasing credit risk, with the aim of ensuring the sustainability of the chain and supporting its customer network. Changes in provisions for expected losses are presented in note 9 2020 6.3.3 Impairment of non-financial assets In the first quarter, the Company revised the projections used in the goodwill impairment tests considering the adverse scenario brought about by the pandemic and as a result the need to recognize an impairment provision was not identified. In the fourth quarter, the Company carried out the annual goodwill impairment test, as indicated in notes 3.12 1 7 Retail operations (mainly composed of physical stores) are not considered essential by government authorities, which led to the closure of part of these locations during different periods of 2020 148,050 1 8 6.3.4 L eases During the year, the Company renegotiated contracts and obtained discounts on store lease payments, as mentioned in note 1 8 6.3.5 Operational continuity Management is not aware of any material uncertainty that could generate significant doubts about its ability to continue operating indefinitely. 6.3.6 Capital management and liquidity risk and covenants The Company uses part of the resources from private funding and capital increase (see notes 19 2 4 ), to accelerate its investments in the digitization of operations, which were intensified as a result of the Covid- 19 6.4 Cyber - incident In June 2020, the subsidiary Avon became aware that it was exposed to a cyber-incident in its Information Technology (“IT”) environment that interrupted some systems and partially affected Avon's operations. Avon involved leading external experts in cybersecurity and general IT controls, initiating a comprehensive containment and correction effort, as well as a forensic investigation. By mid-August, Avon had reestablished all its main business processes and resumed operations in all of its markets, including all of its distribution centers. The cyber incident did not have a significant impact on the revenue performance of the subsidiary for the year ended December 31, 2020 2020 Although it has no indication that the accuracy and completeness of any financial information has been affected as a result of the incident, the subsidiary has performed extensive procedures to validate the accuracy and completeness of its financial information. 6.5 The Company’s capital management objectives are to ensure that the Company is continuously capable of offering return to its shareholders and benefits to other stakeholders, in addition to maintaining an ideal capital structure to reduce this capital cost. The Company monitors capital based on the financial leverage ratios. This ratio corresponds to the net debt divided by equity. The net debt corresponds to total borrowings and financings (including short and long-term borrowings and financings, as shown in the consolidated statement of financial position), deducted from cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments (except for “Crer Para Ver” funds). 6.6 Fair value estimate Financial instruments that are measured at fair value at the reporting date as prescribed by IFRS 13 Ø Level 1 Valuation based on quoted (unadjusted) prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities on the reporting date. A market is seen as active if quoted prices are readily and regularly available from a Commodities and Securities Exchange, a broker, industry group, pricing service or regulatory agency, and those prices represent actual market transactions, which occur regularly on a purely commercial basis; Ø Level 2 Used for financial instruments that are not traded in active markets (for example, over-the-counter derivatives), whose valuation is based on techniques that, in addition to the quoted prices included in Level 1 Ø Level 3 Valuation determined by virtue of information, for assets or liabilities, that is not based on data adopted by the market (i.e., unobservable information). The carrying amounts and fair values of the Company’s financial instruments as at December 31, 2020 2019 Description Carrying amount Fair value Note Classification by category Fair value hierarchy 2020 2019 2020 2019 Financial assets Cash and cash equivalent 7 Cash and banks Amortized cost Level 2 4,436,123 3,110,220 4,436,123 3,110,220 Certificate of bank deposits Amortized cost Level 2 808,988 211,261 808,988 211,261 Repurchase transactions Fair value through profit or loss Level 2 576,108 1,192,101 576,108 1,192,101 5,821,219 4,513,582 5,821,219 4,513,582 Short term investments 8 Government bonds Fair value through profit or loss Level 1 864,940 221,900 864,940 221,900 Restricted cash Fair value through profit or loss Level 2 40,425 - 40,425 - Financial treasury bill Fair value through profit or loss Level 2 505,152 374,690 505,152 374,690 Loan investment fund Fair value through profit or loss Level 2 817,253 407,928 817,253 407,928 Dynamo Beauty Ventures Ltd fund Fair value through profit or loss Level 3 16,104 7,402 16,104 7,402 Certificate of bank deposits Fair value through profit or loss Level 2 292,878 21,327 292,878 21,327 2,536,752 1,033,247 2,536,752 1,033,247 Trade receivable 9 Amortized cost Level 2 3,597,535 1,685,764 3,597,535 1,685,764 Judicial deposits 13 Amortized cost Level 2 566,190 337,255 566,190 337,255 Carbon Credits 15 Fair value through profit or loss Level 2 4,097 3,508 4,097 3,508 Sublease receivables 15 Amortized cost Level 2 357,538 - 357,538 - “Financial” and “operating” derivatives Fair value through profit or loss - hedging instrument Level 2 1,768,122 737,378 1,768,122 737,378 “Financial” and “operating” derivatives Fair value through profit or loss Level 2 139,856 - 139,856 - 1,907,978 737,378 1,907,978 737,378 Financial liabilities Borrowings, financing and debentures 20 Local currency borrowings Amortized cost Level 2 ( 9,591,809 ( 7,412,443 ( 9,466,921 ( 7,445,672 Foreign currency borrowings Amortized cost Level 2 ( 4,231,104 ( 3,373,931 ( 4,459,081 ( 3,541,541 ( 13,822,913 ( 10,786,374 ( 13,926,002 ( 10,987,213 Carbon Credits 23 Fair value through profit or loss Level 2 ( 5,560 ( 4,519 ( 5,560 ( 4,519 “Financial” and “operating” derivatives Fair value through profit or loss - hedging instrument Level 2 - ( 10,158 - ( 10,158 “Financial” and “operating” derivatives Fair value through profit or loss Level 2 ( 61,201 ( 1,648 ( 61,201 ( 1,648 ( 61,201 ( 11,806 ( 61,201 ( 11,806 Lease liabilities 19 Amortized cost Level 2 ( 3,858,455 ( 2,517,565 ( 3,858,455 ( 2,517,565 Trade payables and supply chain finance operations 21 Amortized cost Level 2 ( 6,774,205 ( 1,829,756 ( 6,774,205 ( 1,829,756 The Company estimates that cash and cash equivalents, trade receivable, trade payable and other current liabilities balances are equivalent to their book values, mainly due to the short-term maturities of these instruments. The carrying amounts of financial investments in Bank Deposit Certificates measured at amortized cost approximate their fair values as the operations are carried out at floating interest rates. The carrying amounts of borrowings, financing and debentures are measured at their amortized cost and disclosed at fair value, which does not differ materially from carrying amounts as the agreed interest rates are consistent with current market rates. The fair value of foreign exchange derivatives (swap and forward) is determined based on future exchange rates at the reporting date, with the resulting value discounted to present value. The fair value of the investment in the Dynamo Beauty Fund, classified at level 3 the Company determined that market agents would take into account for these discounts when defining the investment price. 1 15.4 185 There were no transfers between measurement levels in the fair value hierarchy for the year ended December 31, 2020 for these assets and liabilities. |