As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 30, 2009


UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 20-F

ANNUAL REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

 

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008

Commission File number 001-13358



Viña Concha y Toro S.A.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)


Concha y Toro Winery Inc.
(Translation of Registrant’s name into English)


Republic of Chile
(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)


Casilla 213
Nueva Tajamar 481
Torre Norte, Piso 15
Santiago, Chile
(562) 476-5000
(Address and telephone number of principal executive offices)


Blanca Bustamante
(562) 476-5026
bbustamante@conchaytoro.cl
Nueva Tajamar 481
Torre Norte, Piso 15
Santiago, Chile

(Name, Telephone, E-mail and/or Facsimile number and Address of Company Contact Person)


Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

 

 

Title of each class

 

Name of each exchange
on which registered


 


American Depositary Shares (“ADS”), each representing 20 Shares of common stock

 

New York Stock Exchange

Shares of common stock (“Shares” or “Common Stock”), without nominal (par) value, of Viña Concha y Toro S.A.

 

New York Stock Exchange*


 

 

 

Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act.

None

 

 

Securities for which there is a reporting obligation pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Act.

None

 

 

Indicate the number of outstanding shares of each of the issuer’s classes of capital or common stock as of the close of the period covered by the annual report:

Shares of common stock without nominal (par) value

719,170,735

 

 

Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.

 

Yes o

No x

If this is an annual or transition report, indicate by check mark if the Registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

Yes o

No x

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

 

Yes x

No o

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Large Accelerated Filer x

 

Accelerated Filer o

 

Non-accelerated Filer o

 


 

 

 

Indicate by check mark which financial statement item the Registrant has elected to follow.

 

Item 17 o

Item 18 x

Indicate by check mark which basis of accounting the registrant has used to prepare the financial statements included in this filing:

          U.S. GAAP o

 

 

          International Financial Reporting Standards as Issued by the International Accounting Standards Board o

          Other x

 

 

If “Other” has been checked in response to the previous question, indicate by check mark which financial statement item the registrant has elected to follow.

 

Item 17 o

Item 18 x

If this is an annual report, indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

 

Yes o

No x

* Not for trading, but only in connection with the registration of ADS.


 

 

 

ITEM 1:

IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISORS

2

ITEM 2:

OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE

2

ITEM 3:

KEY INFORMATION

2

ITEM 4:

INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY

11

ITEM 4A:

UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

34

ITEM 5:

OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS

34

ITEM 6:

DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES

48

ITEM 7:

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

56

ITEM 8:

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

61

ITEM 9:

THE OFFER AND LISTING

62

ITEM 10:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

64

ITEM 11:

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

75

ITEM 12:

DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES

78

ITEM 13:

DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES

79

ITEM 14:

MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF PROCEEDS

79

ITEM 15:

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

79

ITEM 16.A.

AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT

80

ITEM 16.B:

CODE OF ETHICS

80

ITEM 16.C:

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT’S FEES AND SERVICES

80

ITEM 16.D:

EXEMPTIONS FROM THE LISTING STANDARDS FOR AUDIT COMMITTEES

81

ITEM 16.E:

PURCHASE OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS

81

ITEM 16.F:

CHANGE IN REGISTRANT’S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT

81

ITEM 16.G:

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

81

ITEM 17:

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS*

83

ITEM 18:

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

83

ITEM 19:

EXHIBITS

84

*             The Registrant has responded to Item 18 in lieu of this Item.

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CERTAIN DEFINED TERMS

          Unless otherwise specified, all references to “U.S. dollars,” “dollars” or “US$” are to United States dollars and all references to “Chilean pesos,” “pesos” or “Ch$” are to Chilean pesos. Viña Concha y Toro S.A. (“Concha y Toro” or the “Company”), a corporation (sociedad anónima abierta) formed under the laws of the Republic of Chile (“Chile”), publishes its consolidated financial statements in Chilean pesos, adjusted to reflect changes in purchasing power due to inflation. See Notes 2(d), 23 and 38 to the audited consolidated balance sheets of the Company and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2007 and 2008 and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2008 (the “Consolidated Financial Statements”) contained in Item 18. Unless otherwise specified, financial information regarding the Company is presented in constant Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008 and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the Republic of Chile (“Chilean GAAP”). Chilean GAAP varies in certain important respects from generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). See Note 38 to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Item 18. Amounts in tables appearing in this Annual Report may not total due to rounding.

          Glossary of Special Terms

          Lees: Sediment composed of dead yeast cells and other particles remaining in wine after fermentation. Red wine is transferred off this sediment. Some white wines are left on their lees (sur lie) to add flavor and complexity.

          Maceration: Refers to period during which the must or wine remains in contact with the grape skins. Alcohol acts as a solvent, extracting color, tannin and aroma from the skins.

          Malic Acid: Component of wine. Accounts for green and sour taste of wine made from unripe grapes. See “malolactic fermentation.”

          Malolactic fermentation: Conversion by bacteria (not yeast) of malic acid into lactic acid. Softens wine and reduces overall acidity. A process now applied to all red wines, but not all white wines.

          Must: Freshly crushed grape juice (with or without skins), pre-fermentation.

          Table Wines: Non-sparkling wines with at least 11.5% alcohol by volume, which are traditionally consumed with food.

          Vinífera: Of, relating to or being derived from premium grapes used in wine making.

          Viniculture/Viticulture: The cultivation of grapes.

 

 

 

 

Units of Measure

 

 

 

1 Case

=

9 Liters

Centigrade

=

5/9 (Fahrenheit° - 32)

1 Hectare

=

2.47 Acres

1 Kilogram

=

2.2 Pounds

1 Kilometer

=

.62 Miles

1 Liter

=

1.057 Quarts

1 Milliliter

=

1/1000 Liter

1 U.S. Ton

=

2,000 Pounds or 907 Kilograms



FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

          This Annual Report contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, with respect to the financial condition, results of operations and business of the Company and certain plans and objectives of the Company with respect to these items. Forward-looking statements contained in this Annual Report may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as “anticipate,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology. In particular, among other statements, certain statements in Item 4 — “Information on the Company — Business Overview” with regard to management objectives, trends in market shares, market standing and product volumes, and the statements in Item 5 — “Operating and Financial Review and Prospects” and Item 11 — “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk,” with regard to trends in results of operations, margins, overall market trends, interest rates, and exchange rates are forward-looking in nature. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainty, assumptions and other factors which could cause actual results, including the Company’s financial condition and profitability, to differ materially and be more negative than the results herein described.

          There are a number of factors that could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, the risk factors identified in Item 3 — “Key Information — Risk Factors” of this Annual Report and in the Company’s Registration Statement on Form F-1, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 13, 1994 (No. 33-84298) and incorporated by reference hereto, levels of consumer spending in major economies, changes in consumer tastes and preferences, the levels of marketing and promotional expenditures by the Company and its competitors, raw materials and employee costs, future exchange and interest rates, changes in tax rates and future business combinations or dispositions.

 

 

ITEM 1:

IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISORS

          Not applicable.

 

 

ITEM 2:

OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE

          Not applicable.

 

 

ITEM 3:

KEY INFORMATION

Selected Historical Financial Data

          The following table presents selected consolidated financial data, under the captions “Consolidated Statement of Income Data — Chilean GAAP,” and “Consolidated Balance Sheet Data — Chilean GAAP,” as of December 31, 2007 and 2008, and for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2008, derived from the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report, and as of December 31, 2004, 2005 and 2006, and for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2005, derived from Consolidated Financial Statements not included in this Annual Report. The audited Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with Chilean GAAP, which differs in certain important respects from U.S. GAAP. Note 38 to the Consolidated Financial Statements provides a description of the principal differences between Chilean GAAP and U.S. GAAP that affect the financial statements of the Company, the effects of such differences on the calculation of shareholders’ equity and net income, and a reconciliation to U.S. GAAP of shareholders’ equity at December 31, 2007 and 2008 and of net income for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2008. This information should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements including the notes thereto (the “Notes”), included in Item 18 herein, and the statements in Item 5 — “Operating and Financial Review and Prospects”.

          All information expressed in Chilean pesos, except dividends, is presented in constant Chilean pesos at December 31, 2008 purchasing power based on the Chilean Consumer Price Index (“CPI”).

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As of and for the Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2004
Ch$

 

2005
Ch$

 

2006
Ch$

 

2007
Ch$

 

2008
Ch$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Expressed in millions of constant Ch$,
except financial ratios and per share/ADS amounts)

 

Consolidated Statement of Income Data

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chilean GAAP:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue from sales

 

 

233,227

 

 

240,462

 

 

252,447

 

 

311,225

 

 

322,166

 

Operating income

 

 

37,604

 

 

29,745

 

 

28,448

 

 

51,451

 

 

51,282

 

Non-operating income (expense), net

 

 

(3,562

)

 

(2,860

)

 

(4,545

)

 

(5,458

)

 

(7,028

)

Net income

 

 

28,070

 

 

22,735

 

 

18,901

 

 

37,090

 

 

35,152

 

Net income per share

 

 

39.0

 

 

31.6

 

 

26.3

 

 

51.6

 

 

48.9

 

Net income per ADS(1)

 

 

781

 

 

632

 

 

526

 

 

1,031

 

 

978

 

Dividend declared per share(2)

 

 

12.62

 

 

10.60

 

 

9.00

 

 

18.95

 

 

19.55

 

Weighted average number of shares outstanding(3)

 

 

719,170,735

 

 

719,170,735

 

 

719,170,735

 

 

719,170,735

 

 

719,170,735

 

U.S. GAAP:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues from sales

 

 

233,227

 

 

240,462

 

 

252,447

 

 

311,225

 

 

322,166

 

Operating income

 

 

37,643

 

 

29,425

 

 

28,310

 

 

50,984

 

 

51,707

 

Net income

 

 

28,342

 

 

24,958

 

 

18,843

 

 

38,372

 

 

33,074

 

Basic and diluted earnings per share

 

 

39.40

 

 

34.71

 

 

26.20

 

 

53.36

 

 

45.99

 

Weighted average number of shares outstanding(3)

 

 

719,170,735

 

 

719,170,735

 

 

719,170,735

 

 

719,170,735

 

 

719,170,735

 

Consolidated Balance Sheet Data

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chilean GAAP:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

 

319,092

 

 

367,753

 

 

400,530

 

 

428,963

 

 

517,817

 

Long-term debt

 

 

38,300

 

 

71,976

 

 

72,200

 

 

68,581

 

 

69,746

 

Shareholders’ equity

 

 

193,036

 

 

203,186

 

 

213,047

 

 

242,537

 

 

263,093

 

Capital stock

 

 

53,411

 

 

53,411

 

 

53,411

 

 

53,411

 

 

53,411

 

Additional paid-in-capital- share premium

 

 

6,232

 

 

6,232

 

 

6,232

 

 

6,232

 

 

6,232

 

U.S. GAAP:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

 

317,839

 

 

365,429

 

 

399,382

 

 

427,783

 

 

516,626

 

Long-term debt

 

 

37,376

 

 

71,976

 

 

72,550

 

 

68,581

 

 

69,746

 

Shareholders’ equity

 

 

186,100

 

 

199,921

 

 

209,919

 

 

234,678

 

 

255,463

 

Selected Financial Ratios(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chilean GAAP:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating margin

 

 

16.1

%

 

12.4

%

 

11.3

%

 

16.5

%

 

15.9

%

Net margin

 

 

12.0

%

 

9.5

%

 

7.5

%

 

11.9

%

 

10.9

%

Debt to equity

 

 

38.1

%

 

52.2

%

 

52.5

%

 

38.9

%

 

54.0

%

Debt to capitalization

 

 

27.6

%

 

34.3

%

 

34.4

%

 

28.0

%

 

35.1

%

U.S. GAAP:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating margin

 

 

16.1

%

 

12.2

%

 

11.2

%

 

16.4

%

 

16.0

%

Net margin

 

 

12.2

%

 

10.4

%

 

7.5

%

 

12.4

%

 

10.3

%

Debt to equity

 

 

39.5

%

 

53.1

%

 

53.3

%

 

40.1

%

 

55.6

%

Debt to capitalization

 

 

28.3

%

 

34.7

%

 

34.8

%

 

28.6

%

 

35.7

%

Consumer Price Index(5)

 

 

2.5

%

 

3.6

%

 

2.1

%

 

7.4

%

 

8.9

%


 

 

 

 

 

 

(1)

Determined by multiplying per share amounts by 20 (1 ADS = 20 Shares), unaudited.

(2)

Dividends per share are expressed in historical pesos and correspond to interim and final dividend charged against net income of the corresponding fiscal year.

(3)

Calculated on the basis of the number of shares outstanding and fully paid together with the pro-rata portion of the number of shares outstanding but not yet fully paid for each period.

(4)

These ratios, which are expressed as percentages, were calculated as follows: Operating margin = (Operating income)/(Revenues from sales);

 

Net margin = (Net income)/(Revenues from sales); Debt to equity = (Short and long-term borrowing)/(Total shareholders’ equity);

 

Debt to capitalization = (Short and long-term borrowing)/(Short and long-term borrowing plus Total shareholders’ equity).

 

Ratios presented have been rounded.

(5)

Based on Chile’s Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) for the period December 1 to November 30 of each year required to be used for price-level restatement purposes under Chilean GAAP.

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          Unless otherwise indicated, U.S. dollar equivalent information, except export figures, for information in Chilean pesos, is based on the Observed Exchange Rate for December 31, 2008, which was Ch$636.45 per U.S. dollar. No representation is made that the Chilean peso or U.S. dollar amounts shown herein could have been or could be converted into U.S. dollars or Chilean pesos, as the case may be, at any particular exchange rate or at all.

Exchange Rates

          Banco Central de Chile (the “Central Bank of Chile”) authorizes three types of exchange rates in Chile: (i) a reference rate set by the Central Bank of Chile, (ii) a rate set in the formal institutional market for foreign exchange currency, and (iii) a rate set in a less regulated informal market for foreign exchange.

          Pursuant to Law 18840, the Central Bank of Chile sets the dólar acuerdo, which is a forecast of exchange rates used as a reference exchange rate (the “Reference Exchange Rate”). The Reference Exchange Rate is published by the Central Bank of Chile for each day of the next month based on the following considerations: (i) the previous month’s domestic inflation rate, (ii) a factor for international inflation and (iii) a formula pegged to the U.S. dollar, the Japanese yen and the Euro. These three currencies were chosen because they are the currencies of Chile’s principal trading partners.

          The Central Bank of Chile also authorizes commercial banks and certain other entities to conduct foreign exchange transactions on a free market basis (the “Formal Exchange Market”). The daily average exchange rate (the “Observed Exchange Rate”) at which transactions are carried out in the Formal Exchange Market is published daily in Chilean newspapers. Prior to September 2, 1999, participants of the Formal Exchange Market were authorized to carry out their transactions within a specified range above or below the Reference Exchange Rate (the “Exchange Band”). As of September 2, 1999, the Central Bank of Chile eliminated the Exchange Band, allowing the exchange rate to fluctuate freely. The Central Bank of Chile has announced a policy to intervene in the Formal Exchange Market only in certain exceptional cases, which interventions will be publicly disclosed.

          The Mercado Cambiario Informal (the “Informal Exchange Market”) is a currency market comprised of exchange houses and money changers in Chile. The Informal Exchange Market reflects the supply and demand for foreign currency and the rate of exchange in the Informal Exchange Market can fluctuate freely, above or below the Observed Exchange Rate. Since 1990, the rate of exchange for pesos into U.S. dollars in the Informal Exchange Market has been similar to that in the Formal Exchange Market. The Observed Exchange Rate as of May 30, 2009 was Ch$560.58 per U.S. dollar.

          The following table sets forth the annual high, low, average and year-end Observed Exchange Rates for U.S. dollars for each year indicated, and for each month during the previous six months, as reported by the Central Bank of Chile. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York does not report any buying rate for Chilean pesos.

Annual High, Low, Average and Year-End
Observed Exchange Rate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ch$ per US$

 

 

 

 

 

Year

 

High(1)

 

Low(1)

 

Average(2)

 

Period-end

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2004

 

649.45

 

 

557.40

 

 

609.55

 

 

557.40

 

 

2005

 

592.75

 

 

509.70

 

 

559.86

 

 

512.50

 

 

2006

 

549.63

 

 

511.44

 

 

530.26

 

 

532.39

 

 

2007

 

548.67

 

 

493.14

 

 

522.69

 

 

496.89

 

 

2008

 

676.75

 

 

431.22

 

 

521.79

 

 

636.45

 

 

December, 2008

 

674.83

 

 

625.59

 

 

649.32

 

 

636.45

 

 

January, 2009

 

643.87

 

 

610.09

 

 

623.0

 

 

617.10

 

 

February, 2009

 

623.87

 

 

583.32

 

 

606.00

 

 

599.04

 

 

March, 2009

 

614.85

 

 

572.39

 

 

592.93

 

 

583.26

 

 

April, 2009

 

601.04

 

 

575.12

 

 

583.18

 

 

580.10

 

 

May, 2009

 

580.10

 

 

558.95

 

 

565.23

 

 

560.58

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

(1)

Exchange rates are the actual high and low, on a day-by-day basis, for each period.

(2)

The average of the daily rates during the period.

 

 

Source: Central Bank of Chile.

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Risk Factors

          Risks Relating to the Company

          Agricultural Risks. Wine-making and grape-growing are subject to a variety of agricultural risks. Diseases, pests, drought, frosts and certain other weather conditions can materially and adversely affect the quality, quantity and cost of grapes available to the Company from its own vineyards and from outside suppliers, thereby materially and adversely affecting the supply of the Company’s products and its profitability.

          During the 2007–2008 season, Chile experienced a period of drought which primarily impacted the non–irrigated wine zones of the country. On the other hand, the 2008-2009 season was characterized by normal climatic conditions, absence of rain and a long harvest period. Most of the Company vineyards have drip irrigation; accordingly, the impact of the drought on the Company’s vineyards has been minimal. Future freezes or drought conditions in Chile could severely affect the quantity or quality of the production of wine by the Company. See Item 4 — “Information on the Company — Chilean Wine Industry Overview.”

          Phylloxera, a pest which attacks the roots of grapevines, has widely infested vineyards outside of Chile but to date has never been found in Chilean vineyards. The Company, like most Chilean wine grape growers, still uses the French root varieties which are susceptible to phylloxera. While the Company carefully screens new root stock for signs of infestation, and adheres to the regulations imposed by the Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero (the “Chilean Agriculture Service”) requiring that all vegetation introduced into Chile be isolated under observation for a period of two years, there can be no assurance that the Company’s vineyards and other Chilean vineyards will continue to be phylloxera-free. Infestation could have a material adverse effect on the Company while vineyards are being replanted and as they come into full production. See Item 4 — “Information on the Company — Chilean Wine Industry Overview — Phylloxera.”

          Risks Associated with Higher Taxes, Tariffs. In 2008, the Company’s export sales to third parties and sales of its foreign subsidiaries represented 81% of total revenues. Wines are subject to a number of taxes and tariffs, including excise taxes in the United States, in the United Kingdom and the Company’s other principal export markets. Additional increases in such taxes and tariffs could depress wine consumption in those markets and could adversely affect the Company’s sales.

          In addition, there is a risk that other countries could impose or threaten to impose restrictions on imports of certain countries’ wines in connection with trade negotiations with such countries. Although Chile has not been the specific target of such actions or threats from the United States, the European Union or other countries, if restrictions were imposed on Chilean wines, they could have a material adverse effect on the Company.

          Increases in Chilean taxes on wine could adversely affect the Company’s wine sales in Chile.

          Government Regulation. The production and sale of wine is subject to extensive regulation within and outside of Chile. Those regulations control matters such as licensing requirements, trade and pricing practices, permitted and required labeling, advertising and relations with wholesalers and retailers. For example, it is the current policy of the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives that any statements made by a wine producer promoting the potential health benefits of wine must be balanced and must include appropriate statements regarding the established harmful effects of alcohol use. In recent years, U.S. federal and state regulators have required warning labels and signage. Currently the Chilean Congress is discussing a new law that will regulate labeling of alcoholic beverages in Chile. There can be no assurance that new or revised regulations or increased licensing fees and related requirements will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business and its results of operations. See Item 4 — “Information on the Company — Government Regulation.” Future expansion of the Company’s existing facilities and development of new vineyards and wineries may be limited by present and

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future zoning ordinances and other legal requirements. Availability of water and requirements for handling waste water can limit the Company’s growth. While the Company believes that it will continue to be in compliance with all applicable environmental regulations, there can be no assurance that future legislative or regulatory developments will not impose restrictions which would have a material adverse effect on the Company. See Item 4 — “Information on the Company — Government Regulation.”

          Dependence on Distributors. The Company relies on distributors to sell its products in export markets. Sales to the Company’s largest distributor, Banfi Products Corporation (“Banfi”) in the United States represented 12.6% of the Company’s total export revenues in 2008 and 12.3% of total export revenues in 2007. Sales to the Company’s five largest distributors, including Banfi, represented 29.1% and 29.4% of total export revenues in 2008 and 2007, respectively, and are expected to continue to represent a significant portion of the Company’s total export revenues in the future. The Company has written agreements with most of its distributors—usually one– to two–year terms, automatically renewable. In addition, the Company’s strategy to expand sales in major export markets is to a large extent dependent on the performance of its distributors. See Item 4 — “Information on the Company — Business Overview — Company Sales — Export Markets — Distribution in Export Markets.”

          Distributors and retailers of the Company’s products often offer wines which compete directly with the Company’s products for shelf space and consumers. Accordingly, there is a risk that these distributors or retailers may give higher priority to products of the Company’s competitors. There can be no assurance that the Company’s distributors and retailers will continue to purchase the Company’s products or provide the Company’s products with adequate levels of promotional support. See Item 4 — “Information on the Company — Business Overview — Company Sales — Export Markets — Distribution in Export Markets.”

          Dependence on Suppliers. The Company relies on Cristalerías de Chile S.A. (“Cristalerías”) to supply almost all of its bottle requirements. Cristalerías is a principal shareholder of one of the Company’s main competitors, Viña Santa Rita S.A. (“Santa Rita”). Although there are another two suppliers of bottles with smaller capacities, an interruption in the supply of bottles from Cristalerías to the Company for any reason could result in a short-term material adverse effect on the Company’s operations.

          The Company has a license from Tetra Pak de Chile Comercial Ltda. (“Tetra Pak Chile”) to package wine in Tetra Brik packages, and purchases these unassembled pre-printed packages from Tetra Pak Chile. Wine sold in Tetra Brik packages accounted for approximately 70.2% and 55.8% of the Company’s domestic sales by volume and value, respectively, in 2008 and 70.5% and 54.9%, respectively, in 2007. Although the Company believes that alternate suppliers are available, an interruption in the supply of Tetra Brik packages to the Company for any reason could result in a short-term material adverse effect on the Company’s operations. See Item 4 — “Information on the Company — Business Overview — Bottling.”

          The Company currently relies on approximately 880 outside vineyards for supplies of grapes and approximately 50 producers for bulk wine. In 2008, approximately 70%, of the grapes used in the production of the Company’s premium, varietal and, bi-varietal wines were purchased by the Company from independent growers in Chile. Additionally, in 2008, the Company purchased grapes and bulk wine required to produce approximately 100% of the popular wines sold by the Company. Most of the Company’s agreements with growers only cover one year’s production and are renewed from year to year. In 2008, the Company had long-term contracts with up to approximately 16% of its growers.

          Disruptions of supplies of grapes or wine or increases in prices from these outside suppliers could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations.

          Competition. The wine industry in Chile and in the Company’s export markets is intensely competitive. In Chile and in approximately 130 other countries, the Company’s wines compete with wines and other beverages from Chile and other countries. Chilean wines, in general, compete with wines produced in the United States, Europe, Australia, South Africa, South America and New Zealand. In addition, the Company’s wines compete with other beverages including soft drinks, liquors, beer and, in Chile, pisco (a Chilean grape spirit). Many of the Company’s competitors in Chile and abroad have significantly greater financial resources than the Company.

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          Due to competitive factors, the Company may not be able to increase prices of its wines in line with rising farming, vinification, selling and promotional costs. See Item 5 — “Operating and Financial Review and Prospects.” There can be no assurance that in the future the Company will be able to compete successfully with its current competitors or that it will not face greater competition from other wineries and beverage manufacturers. See Item 4 — “Information on the Company — Company Sales — Chilean Markets — Local Competition” and “ — Company Sales — Export Markets — Export Sales and Competition.”

          Dependence on Consumer Spending. The success of the Company’s business depends on a number of factors which may affect the level of consumer spending and consumer spending patterns in Chile and in the Company’s export markets, including the general state of the economy, tax rates, the deductibility of business entertainment expenses under applicable tax laws, and consumer preferences, confidence and income. Changes in consumer spending in Chile and in the Company’s export markets can affect the quantity and price of wines that customers are willing to purchase. Such changes may result in reduced demand and lower prices for the Company’s products, limitations on the Company’s ability to pass through increased taxes and higher product costs to price-sensitive consumers, increased levels of selling and promotional expenses and decreased sales of the Company’s higher-priced premium and varietal wines. Consequently, changes in consumer spending could have a material adverse effect on the Company. See Item 5 — “Operating and Financial Review and Prospects.”

          Difficulty of Enforcing Judgments Under U.S. Federal Securities Laws. The ability of a purchaser of American Depository Shares (“ADS”) of the Company to enforce judgments under the U.S. federal securities laws against the Company or its directors and executive officers may be limited by several factors.

          The Company is a sociedad anónima abierta (an “open stock corporation”) organized under the laws of Chile. All of the Company’s directors and officers and many of its advisors reside outside of the United States (principally in Chile). All or a substantial portion of the assets of the Company and of these persons are located outside of the United States. As a result, it may not be possible for investors to effect service of process within the United States on the Company or its officers, directors or advisors, or to enforce against them in United States courts judgments obtained in United States courts predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the U.S. federal securities laws.

          The Company’s Estatutos (the “By-Laws”) provide that all legal actions brought by shareholders in their capacity as such, or among shareholders and the Company, must be submitted either to resolution by the ordinary courts of Chile or to arbitration in Chile by an arbitrator chosen by mutual consent of both parties. If the parties cannot select an arbitrator acceptable to both, an arbitrator will be appointed by the ordinary courts of Chile who will have to have served during the last 3 years as assistant member of the Chilean Supreme Court. The By-Laws also provide that the arbitrator would act as an árbitro arbitrador, who under Chilean law would not be required to apply any particular body of law or procedures (except as a matter of public policy) and would be authorized to decide the matter in accordance with his or her view of what is just and equitable. Because an arbitrator is not required to apply any particular body of law or procedure to decide a matter, it is not clear that an arbitrator would consider a claim predicated upon U.S. federal securities laws. Under Chilean law, therefore, there is uncertainty regarding the ability of ADS holders to bring actions against the Company or its officers, directors or advisors based upon U.S. federal securities law, whether in Chilean courts or arbitration proceedings.

          In addition, a court in the United States might require that a claim predicated upon the U.S. federal securities laws be submitted to arbitration in accordance with the By-Laws. In that event, a purchaser of ADS would be effectively precluded from pursuing remedies under the U.S. federal securities laws in U.S. courts.

          The Company has been advised by its Chilean counsel, Cruzat, Ortúzar & Mackenna Ltda. – Baker & McKenzie, that no treaty exists between the United States and Chile for the reciprocal enforcement of foreign judgments issued by ordinary courts (exception made of awards issued by foreign arbitral courts, where the UN New York Convention may be applied). Chilean courts, however, have enforced judgments rendered by United States courts provided that certain basic principles of due process and public policy have been respected (basically that the judgment (a) does not contain anything contrary to the laws of Chile, notwithstanding differences in procedural rules, (b) is not in conflict with Chilean jurisdiction, (c) has not been rendered by default within the meaning of Chilean law and (d) is final under the laws of the relevant foreign jurisdiction rendering such judgment), without reviewing the merits of the subject matter in the case. Nevertheless, the Company has been advised by Cruzat,

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Ortúzar & Mackenna Ltda. – Baker & McKenzie that a judgment rendered by a US court will be in conflict with Chilean jurisdiction if it affects in any way properties located in Chile, which are as a matter of Chilean law subject to the laws of Chile as well as to the jurisdiction of Chilean courts. Therefore, there is doubt as to the enforceability in Chile of judgments rendered with respect to Chilean securities, by United States courts in actions predicated upon the civil liability of the U.S. federal securities laws.

          Seasonality. The wine industry in general, and the Company in particular, have historically experienced, and are expected to continue to experience, seasonal fluctuations in revenues and net income. In the past, the Company has had lower sales and net income during the first quarter and higher sales and net income during the third and fourth quarters. The Company expects this trend to continue. Sales can fluctuate significantly between quarters, depending on the timing of certain holidays and promotional periods, and on the rate at which distributor inventories are depleted through sales to wine retailers. Sales volume tends to decrease if distributors begin a quarter with larger inventory levels, which is typically the case in the first quarter of each year. See Item 4 — “Information on the Company — Business Overview — Seasonality.”

          Risks Relating to Chile

          Dependence on the Chilean Economy. As of December 2008, 89% of the Company’s assets were located in Chile. In 2008 and 2007, sales in the Chilean market accounted for approximately 19% and 19.5%, respectively, of the Company’s total revenues. Historically, domestic wine sales show a high degree of correlation with the economic situation prevailing in a country. Accordingly, the Company’s financial condition and results of operations are dependent to a significant extent upon economic conditions prevailing in Chile. The main Chilean indicators for 2007 and 2008 were:

 

 

 

 

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GDP grew 4.7% in 2007 and 3.2% in 2008.

 

 

 

 

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Private consumption grew 6.9% in 2007 and 4.3% in 2008.

 

 

 

 

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The unemployment rate was 7.2% and 7.5% in December 2007 and 2008, respectively. As of March 2009, the unemployment rate was 9.2%, compared to 7.6% in March 2008.

 

 

 

 

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As a percentage of GDP, investment in fixed assets was 25.7% in 2007 and 29.7% in 2008.

 

 

 

 

Source: Central Bank of Chile.

The Company’s financial condition and results of operations could also be adversely affected by changes which the Company has no control over, including:

 

 

 

 

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the economic or other policies of the Chilean government, which has a substantial influence on many aspects of the private sector;

 

 

 

 

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other political or economic developments in or affecting Chile; and

 

 

 

 

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regulatory changes or administrative practices of Chilean authorities.

          The Company’s financial condition and results of operations also depend to some extent on the level of economic activity in both Latin American and other countries. Although economic conditions are different in each country, investors’ reactions to developments in one country may affect the securities of issuers in other countries, including Chile.

          Volatile and Illiquid Nature of the Market for the Common Stock in Chile. The Common Stock of the Company is traded on the Bolsa de Comercio de Santiago (the “Santiago Stock Exchange”), the Bolsa Electrónica de Chile and the Bolsa de CorredoresBolsa de Valores (collectively, the “Chilean Exchanges”). The Chilean securities markets are substantially smaller, less liquid and more volatile than major securities markets in the United States. The Santiago Stock Exchange, which is Chile’s principal exchange and which accounted for over 87% of

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Chile’s equity trading volume in 2008, had a market capitalization of approximately US$134 billion as of December 31, 2008, and an average monthly trading of US$11,179 million. The ten largest companies in terms of market capitalization represented approximately 44.2% of the aggregate market capitalization of the Santiago Stock Exchange as of December 31, 2008. Daily share trading volumes on the Santiago Stock Exchange are on average substantially lower than those on the principal national securities exchanges in the United States. The ten most widely-traded stocks in terms of trading volume accounted for approximately 59.2% of all trading volume on the Santiago Stock Exchange in 2008. During 2008, approximately 21% of the securities listed on the Santiago Stock Exchange traded an average of 85% or more of the trading days.

          In addition, the Chilean securities markets may be affected by developments in other emerging markets, particularly other countries in Latin America.

          Currency Fluctuations. The Chilean peso has been subject to large fluctuations in value in the past, most recently during the past five year period, and may be subject to significant fluctuations in the future. See Item 3 — “Key Information — Exchange Rates.” Fluctuations in the exchange rate between the Chilean peso and other currencies affect the performance of the Company’s ADS, as well as the Company’s financial condition and results of operation in a variety of ways.

          Because the ADS are denominated in U.S. dollars, a decrease in the value of the Chilean peso relative to the U.S. dollar may adversely affect the value of the Company and its Common Stock underlying the ADS. Whether a depreciation of the Chilean peso would adversely affect the value of the Company and its assets would depend on a variety of factors, including the ability of the Company and investors to access the foreign exchange markets in Chile, the timing, volume and execution of the Company’s treasury functions to convert foreign currency into Chilean pesos, the value of revenues denominated in foreign currency relative to Chilean pesos, the relative balances of Chilean pesos and foreign currency owned by the Company at any time, and market perceptions of the severity of the impact of such events on the Company. If these and other factors, which may influence the value of the Company and its assets in either direction, have an aggregate negative effect on the value of the Company and its assets, a depreciation of the value of the Chilean peso would result in a decrease of the valuation of the assets underlying the ADS in U.S. dollar terms, thereby resulting in a decrease in the value of the ADS.

          Because the Company’s export sales are primarily denominated in foreign currencies, changes in these foreign currencies to the Chilean peso may adversely affect the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. Over 81% of the Company’s revenues are related to foreign sales that are denominated in U.S. dollars, Euros, Sterling Pounds, Canadian dollars, and Argentine pesos (sales of the Argentine subsidiaries). Changes in these foreign currencies relative to the Chilean peso may result in operating losses for the Company and its subsidiaries. In order to mitigate the short-term effect of changes in currency exchange rates, the Company enters into, from time to time, forward exchange agreements. See Item 5 — “Operating and Financial Review and Prospects.”

          The Company holds assets in Argentine pesos through its Argentine subsidiaries, whose assets are subject to currency fluctuation. Since 2004, the Company has used financial instruments to minimize this effect. Due to the conversion of the financial statements from Argentine to Chilean GAAP and the depreciation of the Argentine peso, in 2008, the Company recognized a loss of Ch$483 million, in 2007 recognized a gain of Ch$127 million and in 2006 a loss of Ch$143 million.

          Because the Company purchases some of its supplies at prices set at U.S. dollars and sells the products in other currencies, the Company is exposed to foreign exchange risks that may adversely affect its financial condition and results of operations. Most notably, the Company purchases bottles, corks and Tetra Brik packages at prices set in U.S. dollars. To the extent that the Company sells products with these components for pesos or other non-U.S. currencies, changes in the exchange rate of the U.S. dollar relative to these other currencies may result in losses and adversely affect the Company’s financial and operating results. See Item 5 — “Operating and Financial Review and Prospects.”

          In addition, cash distributions with respect to shares of Common Stock underlying the ADS are paid by the Company to the Depositary on behalf of shareholders in Chilean pesos. The Depositary then converts the pesos to U.S. dollars at the then prevailing exchange rate to pay the dividend on the ADS in U.S. dollars. If the value of the

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Chilean peso falls relative to the U.S. dollar between the declaration of dividends and the distribution of such dividends by the Depositary, the amount of U.S. dollars distributed to holders of ADS will decrease. See Item 3 — “Key Information — Exchange Rates.”

          Restrictions on Foreign Investment and Repatriation. The Law of the Central Bank of Chile authorizes the Central Bank of Chile to regulate foreign exchange transactions, including those relating to ADS facilities. At the time the ADS facility was issued, the Central Bank had issued certain regulations (the “Former Regulations”) imposing the obligation to obtain the previous authorization from the Central Bank of Chile and the execution of an agreement with such bank in order to proceed with an ADS facility.

          Due to the above, the ADS facility is subject to a contract between the Depositary, the Company and the Central Bank of Chile (the “Foreign Investment Contract”) that grants the Depositary and the holders of the ADS access to Chile’s Formal Exchange Market and permits the Depositary to remit dividends received from the Company to holders of ADS without restriction. See Item 10 — “Additional Information — Exchange Controls” for a more detailed description of the new regulations and the Foreign Investment Contract.

          Under the Foreign Investment Contract, transferees of shares withdrawn from the ADS facility will not be entitled to access Chile’s Formal Exchange Market unless the withdrawn shares are redeposited with the Depositary. Cash and property dividends paid by the Company with respect to ADS held by a non-Chilean resident holder are subject to a 35% Chilean withholding tax, which is withheld by the Company. However, stock dividends are deemed a non-taxable event pursuant to Chilean Income Tax Law, and, thus, are not subject to Chilean taxation. See Item 10 — “Additional Information — Taxation.”

          The Foreign Investment Contract is currently in force and will continue to govern the ADS facility until all parties agree to terminate it. If the Foreign Investment Contract is terminated, the ADS facility would then become subject to the New Regulations (as defined below). Under Chilean legislation, a Foreign Investment Contract may not be altered or affected adversely by actions of the Central Bank of Chile.

          The Central Bank of Chile relaxed foreign exchange restrictions in year 2002, allowing entities and individuals to purchase, sell, keep and remit abroad foreign currency without restrictions, although the Central Bank of Chile still requires reports of such transactions to be filed with it.

          The Central Bank of Chile adopted a new Foreign Exchange Regulations Compendium (the “New Regulations”) published in the Official Gazette on January 23, 2002, and effective as of March 1, 2002. The New Regulations impose only three levels of restrictions or obligations on foreign exchange transactions in Chile: (i) certain transactions requiring exchange of foreign currency must be conducted through the Formal Exchange Market (i.e., a commercial bank) and reported to the Central Bank of Chile (e.g., investments, loans, deposits and certain other transactions in excess of US$10,000); (ii) certain transactions requiring exchange of foreign currency to be remitted abroad must be conducted through the Formal Exchange Market without any reporting obligation (e.g., all license and royalty payments to be remitted abroad); and (iii) certain transactions requiring exchange of foreign currency must only be reported to the Central Bank of Chile (e.g., payments regarding import and export transactions, etc.).

          Because the Law of the Central Bank of Chile authorizes the Central Bank of Chile to regulate foreign exchange transactions, including those relating to ADS facilities, it may re-establish more restrictive regulations on foreign exchange affecting ADS holders of the Company at any time. Thus, in the event that the Foreign Investment Contract were terminated, an amendment to the New Regulations could, among other things, restrict the ability of ADS holders to dispose of the underlying shares of Common Stock of the ADS or repatriate proceeds of the Common Stock. The duration or impact of any such restrictions would be difficult to assess.

          Differences in Corporate Disclosure and Accounting-Taxation Standards. The principal objective of Chile’s securities laws governing publicly traded companies, such as the Company, is to promote disclosure of all material corporate information to investors. In addition, Chilean law imposes restrictions on insider trading and price manipulation. However, the Chilean securities markets are not as highly regulated and supervised as the U.S. securities markets, and Chilean disclosure requirements differ from those in the United States. These differences

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may result in fewer protections for holders of ADS than would exist if United States securities laws governed the Company’s domestic securities transactions.

          There are also important differences between Chilean and U.S. accounting principles and reporting standards. As a result, Chilean financial statements and reported earnings may differ from those reported based on U.S. accounting and reporting standards. Dividends can be paid only from the Company’s income determined in accordance with Chilean GAAP.

          Differences in Shareholders’ Rights. The corporate affairs of the Company are governed by Chilean law and the By-Laws. The By-Laws perform functions similar to those performed by both the certificate of incorporation and the bylaws of a corporation incorporated in the United States. See Item 10 — “Additional Information — Estatutos (By-Laws).” The principles of law applicable to the Company and its shareholders, however, differ from those that would apply if the Company were incorporated in the United States. In addition, the shareholders of the Company may have fewer or less well-defined rights protecting their interests under Chilean law than they would have as shareholders of a corporation governed by the laws of a U.S. jurisdiction.

          Inflation. Although inflation in Chile has moderated in recent years, Chile has historically experienced high levels of inflation. High levels of inflation in Chile could adversely affect the Chilean economy and have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations. The annual rates of inflation for 2008, 2007 and 2006 were 8.9%, 7.4% and 2.1%, respectively.

          The Company believes that moderate inflation will not materially affect its business in Chile. Notwithstanding the foregoing, there can be no assurance that inflation in Chile will not increase significantly from its current levels and that the operating results of the Company or the value of the ADS will not be affected adversely by a continuation of or an increase in the level of inflation.

 

 

ITEM 4:

INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY

A. History and Development of the Company

          Concha y Toro is a corporation (sociedad anónima abierta) organized under the laws of Chile. The Company’s deed of incorporation was executed on December 31, 1921, and the Company was registered in the Registro de Comercio de Santiago on November 6, 1922. The Company’s principal executive offices are located at Nueva Tajamar 481, Torre Norte, Piso 15, Santiago. The Company’s telephone number at that location is (562) 476-5000 and the Internet address is www.conchaytoro.com. The complete legal name of the Company is Viña Concha y Toro S.A.

          The Company is the largest Chilean producer and exporter of wines in terms of both volume and value, with total sales in 2008 of 247 million liters and Ch$322,166 million.

          The Company was founded in 1883 by Don Melchor Concha y Toro and Don Ramón Subercaseaux Mercado. Don Melchor was the grandson of Don Mateo de Toro y Zambrano, who presided over the first government following Chile’s independence from Spain in 1810. The family had received the title of Marqués de Casa Concha from King Philip V of Spain in 1718. The winery was established in the Pirque region, on the border of the Maipo River, on land which belonged to Don Melchor’s wife, Doña Emiliana Subercaseaux. The vines used came from Bordeaux, France and were the traditional varieties of that area: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. These varieties were brought to Chile before phylloxera devastated French vineyards. M. de Labouchère, a French oenologist, came to Chile to oversee the planting and the first harvest. The Company remained a family business until 1921, when the Concha family decided to convert it into a limited liability stock company and issued shares to all of its family members. In 1933, these shares began trading on the Santiago Stock Exchange.

          The Company owns and operates vineyards that grow grapes for use in the Company’s wine-making operations, vinification plants (which convert grapes into wine), bottling plants and its wine distribution network.

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Within Chile, the Company owns and operates vineyards located in Chile’s eight principal wine growing regions. In addition to its properties in Chile, the Company owns 1,290 hectares of land near Mendoza, Argentina.

          In domestic and export markets, the Company’s bottled wines are sold in the premium, varietal, bi-varietal and sparkling wine segments. In the domestic and export markets, the Company sells popular wines, packaged primarily in 1, 1.5, and 2.0 liter Tetra Brik packages. A small quantity of wine, 1% of total revenues, was sold in bulk form in domestic and export markets.

          The Company sells its premium wines under brand names including: Don Melchor, Carmín de Peumo, Amelia, Terrunyo, Marqués de Casa Concha, Casillero del Diablo, Trio and Late Harvest. The Company sells its varietal and bi-varietal wines under the brand names Sunrise, Concha y Toro and Frontera. In addition, the Company’s subsidiaries, Viña Cono Sur, Viña Maipo, Viña Palo Alto, Viña Maycas del Limarí and Trivento, market their premium, varietal and bi-varietal wines under the brand names Cono Sur, Isla Negra, Maipo, Palo Alto, Maycas del Limarí and Trivento. The Company sells popular wines under the brand names Tocornal, Clos de Pirque, Exportaciόn and Fressco. See Item 4 — “Information on the Company — Chilean Wine Industry Overview — Wine Classifications,” “— Business Overview — Company Sales — Chilean Markets” and “ — Company Sales — Export Markets.”

          The Company’s first initiative toward the development of more complex wines was the launching of Casillero del Diablo in 1965. Casillero del Diablo was made from selected grapes and aged two years longer than the standard Cabernet Sauvignon then being produced. Today, Casillero del Diablo is the largest seller among the Company’s premium wines. In the past seven years, the Company has focused its marketing efforts on the Casillero del Diablo brand. Through a global marketing campaign launched in August 2001 and with a new packaging originally unveiled in 2002, the Company’s target is to transform Casillero del Diablo into a global brand. In 2008, sales of Casillero del Diablo totaled 2.66 million cases.

          The Company has produced sustained growth in recent years in all areas of its business, maintaining its position as the undisputed leader in the Chilean wine industry. Concha y Toro has strongly penetrated the principal external markets, where the brand enjoys high recognition and growing brand preference. Different factors have contributed to the Company’s strength in both the domestic and external markets. Most notable are its investments in the latest technologies and production techniques for producing premium and super-premium wines, the growth of and constant innovation in its own production, and the launching of new products in the premium segment. In addition, the Company has a solid distribution network that complements an export strategy based on the market diversification and constant expansion.

          The Company also believes that it has competitive advantages in export markets due to the lower production costs in Chile as compared to the costs faced by its competitors in other principal wine-making countries, such as the United States.

          The Company conducts its operations directly and through subsidiaries. The Company’s distribution business in Chile is conducted through its wholly-owned subsidiary Comercial Peumo Ltda. (“Comercial Peumo”). In December 2000, the Company formed a fully-owned sales and distribution subsidiary in the United Kingdom, Concha y Toro UK Limited (“Concha y Toro UK”). This subsidiary commenced operations in March 2001. In 2008, Concha y Toro established distribution subsidiaries in Brazil, Sweden, Finland and Norway in order to strengthen its sales in those countries.

          The Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Sociedad Exportadora y Comercial Viña Maipo Ltda. (“Viña Maipo”), currently exports Viña Maipo brand wines and holds investments in affiliated companies. The Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Viña Cono Sur S.A., is involved in the sale, both in the local and export market, of Cono Sur and Isla Negra brand wines. In 1996, the Company, through Comercial Peumo and Viña Maipo, acquired Viña Patagonia S.A. (“Viña Patagonia”), the Company’s first non-Chilean subsidiary. In 2001, Viña Patagonia changed its trading name to Trivento Bodegas y Viñedos S.A. (“Viña Trivento” or “Trivento”) to reinforce the marketability of Trivento, its main brand and range of wines. Viña Trivento is located near Mendoza, Argentina.

          In recent years, the Company has launched several new wines, marketed and distributed by its subsidiaries, to strengthen its position in the premium and super-premium categories. In 2006, the Company introduced a

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premium wine, Palo Alto, to the market, and in 2007, the Company introduced wines from Viña Maycas del Limarí, a new super premium winery. Viña Maycas del Limarí is located in the Limarí Valley, a relatively new wine region in the north of Chile that the Company believes has strong enological potential and in which the Company has invested in the recent years. With its 653 hectares of vineyards distributed in five Limarí Valley estates, the new winery has developed innovative packaging which, like the wine itself, is inspired by Inca culture (maycas means “plot of land” in the Inca language). Each label features an Inca calendar representing the dates that the grapes were picked and the wine was bottled.

          In March 2007, Concha y Toro signed an agreement with winery José Canepa y Compañia Limitada covering, among other topics, the winery’s production facilities in Lo Espejo, in the Santiago metropolitan area. The agreement includes the lease of Canepa’s vinification and aging cellar and warehouse for finished products, as well as a brand licensing agreement that will allow Viña Concha y Toro to market and distribute Canepa and Mapocho brands in the domestic and international markets. These wines are managed by the wholly-owned subsidiary, Sociedad Exportadora y Comercial Viña Canepa S.A. (“Viña Canepa”).

          In 1997, the Company and Baron Philippe de Rothschild S.A. (“Rothschild S.A.”) formed a joint venture company organized under the laws of Chile, named “Baron Philippe de Rothschild - Concha y Toro S.A.” The joint venture company changed its name to Viña Almaviva S.A. in June 1998 (“Viña Almaviva”). The Company contributed approximately 40 hectares of producing vineyards located at Puente Alto to, and controls 50% of the capital of, Viña Almaviva. Viña Almaviva is expected to produce a “Primer Orden,” or first-growth wine, the first of its kind ever produced in Chile. Primer Orden wines are regarded to be the equivalent of Grand Cru Classé wines from the Bordeaux region of France. In 1998, Viña Almaviva launched its first Primer Orden wine from its 1996 harvest under the name “Almaviva.” Worldwide distribution of Almaviva, in all countries except for Chile, is handled by Bordeaux Negociants. Distribution of Almaviva in Chile is handled by the Company.

          In November 2000, the Company purchased 49.6% of Industria Corchera S.A. (“Industria” or “Industria Corchera”), a cork manufacturer. In connection with the acquisition, the Company and Amorim & Irmaos S.G.P.S. S.A. (“Amorim”), a Portuguese company that produces and distributes cork worldwide, entered into a shareholders’ agreement providing for the transfer of shares and the administration of Industria Corchera. In 2008, the Company increased its ownership to 49.96%. An English translation of the shareholders’ agreement between the Company and Amorim was previously filed and is listed as Exhibit 4.2 to this Annual Report. See Item 19 — “Exhibits.” The Company and Amorim jointly own 99.93% of the capital stock of Industria Corchera.

          In addition to producing and bottling wine under its own labels, the Company has a license from Viñedos Emiliana to use Viñedos Emiliana’s brand name in Chile. The Company bottles and sells in Chile for its own account a portion of its varietal wine production under Viñedos Emiliana’s labels, paying royalties in exchange for such rights. In addition, under a contract with Viñedos Emiliana, the Company also bottles for a fee, wine produced by Viñedos Emiliana which is sold by Viñedos Emiliana for its own account under Viñedos Emiliana’s labels in export markets. The Company and Viñedos Emiliana have a number of directors in common, as well as a significant percentage of common share ownership. See Item 7 — “Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions — Related Party Transactions.”

Business Strategy

          Concha y Toro’s business strategy seeks to sustain attractive growth rates and achieve an even greater brand penetration and visibility in the different markets. The Company has therefore developed a wide range of products with which to participate in all market segments, offering high-quality wines at competitive prices.

          Concha y Toro has focused especially on growth in the premium category, a very attractive segment due to its growth potential and prices, which have enabled it to improve the sales mix and increase its average sales price.

          Following this strategy, the Company has invested around Ch$238 billion over the last ten years in land, vineyards, infrastructure and other wine business, in order to increase its own production. It has also introduced the highest level technology to its production methods in the wine-making area, always with the objective of improving

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the quality of its wines. There has also been a constant development of new products, investigation into new grape varieties and incorporation of new grape-producing valleys.

          In the commercial area, the global distribution network has been strengthened with the opening of the Company’s own distribution offices in key markets.

          At the same time, it has developed in Argentina the same business model as used in the Chilean strategy. Viña Trivento seeks sustained growth for its exports, reflecting the acceptance of Argentine wines in the principal markets.

          In 2008, the Company made approximately Ch$45,150 million (approximately US$71 million) of capital investments, which included the acquisition of new vineyards, development of new vineyards, increasing the vinification and cellar capacity, increasing bottling capacity and buying new agriculture machinery, among others. The Company has established a capital expenditure budget of approximately Ch$30,000 million (approximately US$53 million) for 2009 to support expected future growth in sales, and the corresponding increase in demand for grapes and production capacity. Investments mainly comprise acquiring and planting new vineyards, the construction of storage and vinification facilities, expansion of the bottling plant and acquisition of French and American oak barrels, for the production of all wines with an emphasis on premium and varietal wines. The Company expects to continue planting wine vines, and developing the corresponding infrastructure needed on certain properties owned by the Company in Chile, as well as in Argentina.

          The Company believes that a key factor in its past success and in any future success is its ability to maintain competitive prices while improving the quality of its wines. In order to increase its market share in the domestic market, the Company has maintained price competitiveness with beer and wine from other producers, introduced new wines targeted at different consumer segments, and increased marketing and advertising support for its products. In export markets, the Company believes that it can continue to consistently offer high-quality wines at competitive prices in the premium, varietal and bi-varietal segments and that such wines can successfully compete with the best European, Australian, South African and U.S. wines. See Item 4 — “Information on the Company — Business Overview — Domestic Marketing Strategies” and “ — Export Marketing Strategy.”

Chilean Wine Industry Overview

          Wine Producing Regions - Chile. Chile is a country well-suited for growing fruit, including grapes. Geographically, Chile is a strip of land running approximately 4,345 kilometers (2,650 miles) north to south, but is only 400 kilometers (244 miles) at its widest point. It is bordered by the Andes Mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. The area located between the town of La Serena in the north and the Bio-Bio River in the south, generally known as the Central Zone, is where vinífera grapes are grown.

          The Central Zone stretches for approximately 500 kilometers (309 miles) and is located between 32° and 38° latitude south. This location coincides with the latitude band of 30° to 50°, in which virtually all of the world’s wine-producing areas are located. For example, California’s vineyards are located at approximately 34° to 38° latitude north and Australia’s vineyards at 32° to 40° latitude south. France’s vineyards are farther north between 40° and 51° latitude north.

          The climate of Chile’s Central Zone is defined as temperate Mediterranean with an extended dry season. Rainfall mainly occurs during wintertime, with annual averages of 300 mm to 700 mm. Rainfall is strongly influenced by the El Niño and La Niña phenomenons. If El Niño brings rainier and warmer conditions, La Niña brings dry and colder weather. Springs are usually mild, albeit not completely frost-free; when they do hit, frosts strongly affect the production of grapes. The dry season spans from summertime to the early days of fall, a pattern which favors the ripening of both red and white grapes.

          The Company owns or leases vineyards in the eight principal wine-growing regions in Chile. These regions include, from north to south: Limarí, Casablanca, San Antonio, Maipo, the Rapel Valley sub-regions of Cachapoal and Colchagua, Curicó and Maule. Most of these regions possess distinct weather and soil characteristics. However, they share the important characteristics of cool nights and hot days with daily temperature

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variations of 12°C to 20°C (54°F to 68°F) in the summer. This type of climatic condition is essential for growing “wine quality” grapes. See Item 4 — “Information on the Company — Business Overview — Vineyards.”

          Limarí Valley. Limarí is a transversal valley that runs from east to west, from the Andes to the Pacific, and is situated 400 kilometers (250 miles) north of Santiago. It is a fairly narrow valley bounded by small mountainous chains to the north and south; its main features are sedimentary and mineral soils and a semi-arid climate with strong marine influence, particularly in the area closer to the Pacific Ocean. The absence of rainfall during ripening season, in addition to the extreme luminosity of the skies, makes for concentrated grapes with enhanced color and aromas. The varieties that benefit the most from this privileged setting are Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Syrah.

          Casablanca Valley. The Casablanca Valley is located 100 kilometers (62 miles) northwest of Santiago and has deep, sandy, permeable soils and a cool climate. The Company believes that this region represents an exceptional microzone to produce premium white wines, such as Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, due to its particular climate, especially its heavy marine weather and morning fog during spring and summer.

          San Antonio Valley. One of the most recently created Chilean denominations, this small valley was only defined as a controlled origin in 2002. San Antonio stretches to the very edge of the Pacific Ocean, and its characteristic lack of significantly high relief allows for the free entry of the strong oceanic influence. The ensuing frequent breezes, fresh temperatures and clayish soils make it a favorite spot for cold-climate white varieties and Pinot Noir.

          Maipo Valley. The Maipo Valley, located just west of the Andes Mountains and south of Santiago, is renowned worldwide for the excellence of its red wines. The Maipo Valley has a Mediterranean climate, with a dry summer and high daily temperature variations due to a combination of oceanic and Andean influences. Its soils are alluvial and colluvial, organically poor and abundant in gravel. They are irrigated with glacial waters flowing from the Andes mountain range.

          Rapel Valley. The Rapel Valley is located 100 to 180 kilometers (62 to 112 miles) south of Santiago, between the cities of Rancagua and San Fernando. It has a warm climate and deep, rich alluvial soils, irrigated by water from the Rapel and Cachapoal Rivers. This region’s production is oriented toward red wines.

          Cachapoal Valley. Part of the greater Rapel Valley, Cachapoal is located 100 to 180 kilometers south of Santiago and covers the 80–kilometer long stretch (62 to 112 miles south of Santiago) between the cities of Rancagua and San Fernando. Its benign weather, normally lacking in frosts and warm summers, suits varietals that call for a delayed harvest, such as Carmenere. Irrigated by the Rapel and Cachapoal rivers, its soils have an alluvial origin and are deep and rich. Most of this valley’s production is geared toward red wines.

          Colchagua Valley. This valley is part of the grand Rapel Valley. Its soils vary from the deep and fertile sandy-clay loam organically rich soils to sandy soils. Its soils are irrigated by the water from the Tinguiririca River. The valley is renowned for growing a wide range of grape varieties, where the Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenere varietals stand out.

          Curicó Valley. The Curicó Valley is similar to the Rapel Valley in terms of its geographic features, soil and climatic conditions. It is located between the Rapel and Maule Valleys, and its main commercial center is the city of Curicó.

          Maule Valley. The Maule Valley is located to the south of Curicó Valley, 200 to 400 kilometers (124 to 248 miles) south of Santiago. This region has a warm climate, generous winter rains and organically rich soils. Wines produced from grapes grown in the Maule Valley typically have higher alcohol content.

          Non-irrigated areas in the Maule Valley are planted with a rustic grape called País, which is used to produce table wine for the popular wines segment of the domestic market.

          The Company believes that Chilean land suitable for grape cultivation is cheaper than comparable land in most of the other wine-producing areas of the world. Chilean vineyards take typically three to four years after

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planting to produce grapes that can be used for wine making. A vineyard can produce grapes suitable for vinification for up to 40 years or more. The annual growing season starts in September and lasts until March or April. Harvest occurs between March and April, depending on the location of the vineyard and the variety of the grape being grown.

          Wine Producing Regions - Argentina. The Company believes that the wine growing regions surrounding Mendoza, Argentina are capable of producing world class wines and will complement the export products currently being made in Chile.

          Luján de Cuyo Region. Luján de Cuyo is located in the upper part of the Mendoza River, 22 kilometers (13.7 miles) to the south of Mendoza city. The altitude in this area ranges form 650 to 1,060 meters (from 2,132 to 3,478 feet) above sea level. Together with Maipú, it constitutes a traditional grape-growing region known as “First Zone”. This First Zone is excellent for growing red varietals, Malbec in particular. Its soil is alluvial and sandy, somewhat organically poor but with very good drainage characteristics. Day and nighttime temperatures vary by approximately 14°C (57°F), which favors the production of red wines.

          Maipú Region. The Maipú region is located in the upper part of the Mendoza River, 18 kilometers (11 miles) to the southeast of the city of Mendoza, next to Luján de Cuyo. Its altitude is 790 meters (2,592 feet) above sea level.

          Tunuyán Region. Tunuyán is located 80 kilometers (49 miles) southwest of Mendoza city and, together with Tupungato and San Carlos, forms the Uco Valley. This valley rises to 1,400 meters (4,593 feet) above sea level, the highest grape-growing altitudes in Mendoza. Because of the altitude and proximity to the Andes, the Uco Valley has a cooler climate than the First Zone, which makes this region oriented towards the production of white varietals and certain red ones. Day and nighttime temperatures vary by approximately 25°C (77°F), an ideal range for the development of optimum color and tannins in the grapes. Its soils are stony, sandy and very permeable, lacking in drainage or salinity problems.

          Tupungato Region. The Tupungato region is located 90 kilometers (56 miles) southwest of Mendoza and rises to approximately 1,100 meters (3,600 feet) above sea level.

          La Consulta-San Carlos Region. San Carlos region is located 110 kilometers (68 miles) southwest of Mendoza. The altitude in this area ranges from 1,000 to 1,200 meters (from 3,280 to 3,937 feet) above sea level.

          Rivadavia Region. The Rivadavia region is located 80 kilometers (49 miles) southeast of Mendoza, and is part of East Mendocino region. Its altitude is 660 meters (2,165 feet) above sea level in a zone of sandy soil with very good drainage characteristics. The average temperature is higher than in the First Zone and Uco Valley regions which, together with the availability of water from the Tunuyán River, allows for the optimal development of different varieties of grapes, the most important of which are the Malbec and Syrah varieties.

          San Martín Region. San Martín is located 50 kilometers (31 miles) to the southeast of Mendoza. Altitudes in this zone average 640 to 750 meters (2100 to 2460 feet) above sea level. Its sandy-loam and sandy-lime soils are irrigated by the Tunuyán and Mendoza rivers. The climate is temperate and is characterized by a pronounced annual temperature variation, a feature that favors the vine’s vegetative rest period during winter.

          Phylloxera. Phylloxera, a pest which attacks the roots of grapevines, has widely infested vineyards outside of Chile. The pest generally renders a vine unproductive within a few years following initial infestation. Although an infestation of phylloxera over time decreases the amount of fruit that a vine produces, it does not directly impair the quality of the fruit and poses no known human health hazards. Since no pesticide has been proven to be effective in stopping the spread of phylloxera, the only known solution is to replant infested vineyards with resistant root stock.

          Chile is one of the few countries where pre-phylloxera Bordeaux cuttings are widely used, and as such, phylloxera has not been found in Chile to date. The Company still uses the original French root varieties, introduced from France approximately 125 years ago, which remain free of this pest. To protect itself from the possibility of

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phylloxera infestation, the Company carefully screens all cuttings before planting. Regulations imposed by the Chilean Agriculture Service require that all vegetation introduced into the country be isolated under observation for a period of two years. There can, however, be no assurance that the Company’s and other Chilean producers’ vineyards will remain free of phylloxera infestation. Infestation would have a material adverse effect on the Company and its production of grape crops.

          Wine Classifications. Wines are classified by Chilean wine producers as either sparkling wines or table (still) wines. Sparkling wines are wines which obtain effervescence through a second alcoholic fermentation process. With the exception of popular wines, Chilean table wines are generally classified according to (i) the variety or varieties of vinífera grape from which they are made, (ii) region of origin and (iii) vintage. Table wines are also classified as either premium, varietal, bi-varietal or popular wines.

          Premium wines are wines made from selected grapes of a single variety and aged in barrels. These wines receive extra care throughout the production process and command higher prices. Varietal wines can be made either of a single variety of grape or of a selective blend of varieties of grapes (known as bi-varietals). Popular wines are inexpensive wines which are not aged and are not made from a specific variety of grapes.

          In 1995, the Ministry of Agriculture implemented a decree to regulate wine bottle labeling, which included the use of grape varieties, vintage years and regional denominations of origin. The decree was drafted by a committee (which included representatives of the Company) designated by the Asociación de Viñas de Chile A.G. (the “Exporters’ Association”). The decree ordered that Chilean premium and varietal wines must contain at least 75% of the variety of grapes specified on the label. This decree enhanced the image of the Chilean wine industry, by providing for better information, quality, and transparency for the consumer. The Company has adopted most of the controls set forth in the decree and continues to benefit from the enhanced image of the Chilean wine industry.

B. Business Overview

          Vineyards

          In order to decrease its dependence on purchased grapes and wines and to gain greater control over the cost and quality of its principal raw material, the Company initiated a capital investment program in the beginning of the 1990s. To this end, the Company has purchased land and planted vines for the production of grapes for its premium, varietal and bi-varietal wines in order to maintain its production of grapes in proportion to the growth in demand of its premium wines. Over the past few years the Company has acquired land in other wine regions in order to diversify the agricultural risk.

          As of December 2008, the Company had approximately 10,468 arable hectares (approximately 25,856 acres) on 38 owned and eight leased vineyards in the Limarí, Casablanca, San Antonio, Maipo, Cachapoal, Colchagua, Curicó and Maule Valleys of the Central Zone in Chile, and on eight vineyards in the Maipú, Tupungato, Rivadavia, San Carlos, Luján de Cuyo and San Martín regions, all located in Mendoza, Argentina. As of December 2008, approximately 83% of the arable land owned or leased by the Company is planted with wine-producing grapes in various stages of maturity. Approximately 76% of the Company’s planted hectares in Chile are planted primarily with five types of noble grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carmenere, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. In recent years, the Company has increased the planting of these five varieties of grapes in response to increasing consumer demand in the United States, Europe and Asia for premium and varietal wines. The Company believes that with the plantings of these noble grape varieties, it should be able to respond to the shift in consumer demand for premium and varietal wines made from these varieties of grapes. There can be no assurance, however, that consumer demand for these wines will increase in absolute terms or that consumption of wines produced by the Company from these varieties of grapes, as opposed to those produced by its competitors, will increase. In addition, there can be no assurance that competitors of the Company, either singly or in the aggregate, will not be in a better position to take advantage of changing consumer demand patterns for premium and varietal wines, by reason of planted acreage or otherwise.

          The Company’s remaining land under cultivation is planted mainly with Syrah, Pinot Noir, Malbec, Viognier, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Chenin Blanc, Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Sangiovese grapes.

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          The Company expects that the vines planted in 2005 will be in full production in 2009.

          The table below shows the Company’s currently-producing and newly-planted vineyards by valley as of December 2008.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vineyards

 

Currently
Producing

 

Plantings
2005 - 2008

 

Fallow

 

Orchards

 

Total
Arable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(in hectares)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chile

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Owned – Chile:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Limarí Valley(1)

 

 

310

 

 

343

 

 

251

 

 

 

 

905

 

Casablanca Valley

 

 

125

 

 

20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

145

 

San Antonio Valley

 

 

 

 

130

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

130

 

Maipo Valley

 

 

686

 

 

50

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

742

 

Cachapoal Valley – Rapel Valley(2)

 

 

638

 

 

621

 

 

608

 

 

83

 

 

1,950

 

Colchagua Valley – Rapel Valley

 

 

1,309

 

 

221

 

 

148

 

 

 

 

1,678

 

Curicó Valley

 

 

505

 

 

74

 

 

136

 

 

 

 

 

714

 

Maule Valley

 

 

1,750

 

 

287

 

 

339

 

 

 

 

 

2,377

 

Total Owned – Chile

 

 

5,323

 

 

1,746

 

 

1,488

 

 

83

 

 

8,640

 

Leased – Chile:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Casablanca Valley(3):

 

 

236

 

 

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

246

 

Maipo Valley(4):

 

 

264

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

264

 

Colchagua Valley(5):

 

 

 

 

103

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

105

 

Total leased

 

 

500

 

 

113

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

615

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Total Chile

 

 

5,823

 

 

1,860

 

 

1,490

 

 

83

 

 

9,256

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Owned - Argentina

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Mendoza, Argentina

 

 

661

 

 

376

 

 

175

 

 

 

 

 

1,212

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

6,484

 

 

2,236

 

 

1,665

 

 

83

 

 

10,468

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

(1)

Producing vineyards in Limarí and Colchagua valley include vineyards planted with grapes suitable for table wines corresponding to 70 hectares in Limarí and 63 hectares in Colchagua.

(2)

These hectares include 83 hectares of fruit trees planted on the Company’s Peumo and Idahue vineyards. This land can be returned to grape production.

(3)

The Company leases three vineyards in the Casablanca Valley (93.73, 125.79 and 27 arable hectares) with leases expiring in 2023, 2028 and 2036, respectively.

(4)

The Company has leased one vineyard with 72 arable hectares since 1993 from Sociedad Protectora de la Infancia (“Protectora”), an unaffiliated, non-profit institution. The lease of this vineyard expires in 2013; however, the lease is cancelable by Protectora with one year’s notice and payment of a penalty. In 2004 the Company leased an 80.6 hectare vineyard in production, from Viñedos Emiliana, this lease expires in 2013. In 2006, the Company leased another vineyard from Viñedos Emiliana with approximately 112 hectares in production; this lease expires in 2018.

(5)

In 2008, Viña Cono Sur leased two vineyards in Colchagua valley comprising of 104.5 arable hectares.

          The Company believes that the diverse microclimates and soils of the areas in which its vineyards are located, as well as the trellis systems used in its vineyards, allow it to grow a wide variety of grapes and thereby offer a broad range of wines. In addition, the Company believes that this diversity helps to minimize the agricultural risks inherent in its operations.

          Although Chilean winters are relatively mild, Chilean vineyards have suffered frost damage in the past; Generally, September and October are the most likely periods for frost damage, especially in areas closest to the Andes Mountains. The Company tries to protect its grapes against risk from frost through various preventive techniques, including the use of helicopters and stationary propellers to raise the temperature of the air by hovering over vineyards. The Company has also taken steps to protect against soil erosion and other ecological damage by using special irrigation methods.

          Wine Production Methods

          Wine production methods vary by type and quality of wine. The Company uses the following production methods (certain wine industry terms used in the following discussion are defined at the beginning of this report, in “Certain Defined Terms — Glossary of Special Terms”):

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          Premium Reds. The Company’s premium red wines are primarily made from select Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carmenere, Syrah, Pinot Noir and Malbec grapes grown in vineyards in the Maipo, Rapel and Maule valleys. The wines are made in the Company’s Puente Alto, Cachapoal and Lourdes plants. As part of its capital expenditure program, the Company has installed the most advanced stainless steel fermentation tanks available that incorporate refrigeration and heating systems. Grapes are crushed, separated from their stems, and the must is fermented with the skins and pulp in stainless steel tanks at temperatures of 28°C to 30°C (82°F to 86°F), to obtain color and develop body. The resulting wine is left in contact with the skin for longer periods in the case of premium red wines than for red varietal or bi-varietal wines. Contact with the skin and solids (the maceration process) give the wine body, color and complexity. After separation and pressing of the solids to extract press wine, the wine is subjected to a malolactic fermentation process. The malolactic fermentation uses either introduced or normally present bacteria to transform the malic acid with a lower Ph to lactic acid of higher Ph, producing a smoother and more biologically stable wine with enhanced aroma and bouquet. The wines are then aged in French and American oak barrels for a period of eight to eighteen months, depending on wine type, brand and kind of barrel, in order to obtain additional body and complexity. Once bottled, the wine is aged further in the Company’s wine cellars at Pirque for two to twelve months, depending on the brand.

          Premium Whites. Grapes selected from the noblest varieties, such as Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Riesling and Gewurztraminer from the Company’s Casablanca, Maipo, Curicó and Maule vineyards are crushed, separated from their stems and introduced into pneumatic presses in order to extract clean juice. Unlike red wines, white wines are generally fermented without their skins and seeds. In order to convert the sugar into alcohol, this juice is then fermented, with yeast, in French and American oak barrels or temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, depending on variety, vineyard and brand. Lower temperatures between 12°C and 18°C (53°F and 64°F) are considered optimal for quality during this process. The resulting wine is aged on the fine lees in the same tanks as used in fermentation for at least six to eight months in order to obtain fruitiness, body and complexity. Once bottled, premium white wines are aged from two to twelve months in the Company’s wine cellars, depending on the brand.

          Late Harvest is a sweet, aromatic dessert wine made from Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling grapes that were left on the vine to over-ripen, resulting in a high concentration of sugar and a reduction in acidity. The vinification process for Late Harvest is similar to that for the Company’s other premium white wines.

          Red Varietals and Bi-varietals. The production process for red varietal and bi-varietal wines is similar to that of premium red wines and involves grapes from the Company’s Rapel, Curicó and Maule vineyards. These wines are macerated for a shorter period of time and are stored in stainless steel tanks and non-reactive epoxy-lined cement tanks until bottling. Bottling normally begins approximately six months later.

          White Varietals and Bi-varietals. Grapes from the Company’s Rapel, Curicó, Maule and Casablanca vineyards are crushed and separated from their stems before they are pressed to extract the grape juice. The juice is then fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The wines are stored in stainless steel tanks or in inert epoxy-lined cement tanks for three months before bottling.

          Sparkling Wine. Sparkling wines are the product of a second alcoholic fermentation of wine with yeasts in isobaric tanks for a period from two to eight months, depending on the type of sparkling wine. This second fermentation allows for the retention of the characteristic effervescence. The Company produces four types of sparkling wine in its Pirque plant. The finest of the four, Brut Royal, is made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Riesling wines that were first fermented in the Puente Alto plant. The Company’s most popular seller in Chile, Demi-Sec, is made with Company-grown Chenin Blanc grapes and is produced in the Cachapoal plant. Finally, Moscato is made from Moscatel grapes grown in San Ignacio.

          Popular Wine. The Company produced approximately 100% of its popular wine from grapes and bulk wine purchased from independent growers. These grapes are vinified at four locations using a process similar to that used for varietal wines. Popular wines are not aged; instead, they are bottled or packaged promptly.

          Bulk Wine. Almost all the bulk wine sold by the Company is purchased from outside suppliers.

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          Sources of Grapes and Purchased Wine

          Grapes are the main raw material in the wine making process. In 2008, approximately 70% of the grapes used in the production of premium, varietal and bi-varietal wines were purchased from third parties. In addition, the Company purchased grapes and bulk wine required to produce approximately 100% of its popular wines. Prevailing prices for grapes at harvest time reflect market conditions.

          Company Vineyards. In 2008, approximately 30% of the Company’s production of premium, varietal and bi-varietal wines were from grapes grown on the Company’s owned and leased vineyards in Chile. The Company believes that production of its own grapes offers greater control over costs and quality and improves reliability of supply. To that end, the Company continues to expand its grape production. The Company’s policy is that, to the extent possible, only grapes grown in the Company’s own vineyards are to be used to produce the Company’s premium wines.

          Outside Suppliers. In order to satisfy its need for grapes for the production of premium, varietal, bi-varietal and sparkling wine not otherwise met by its own vineyards, as well as its requirements for grapes and bulk wine for 100% of its popular wines, the Company buys grapes from approximately 880 independent growers in Chile. The identity of such growers, as well as the amounts purchased from them, does not change significantly from year to year, and most of these growers have been selling to the Company for many years. The main criteria used to select independent growers are geographic location, the variety of grapes grown and the grower’s farming methods. With the objective of assuring quality production, the Company offers its suppliers technical assistance based on rigorous criteria similar to that which is applied within its own wineries. The Company also purchases small quantities of grapes from entities in which several of its directors, executive officers or members of their families have an interest. See Item 7 — “Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions — Related Party Transactions.”

          In accordance with Chilean wine industry practice, most of the Company’s agreements with growers only cover one year’s production and are renewed from year to year. This renewal is not compulsory and depends on the Company’s demand and seasonal market prices. In order to minimize the risk of crop loss, the agreements are entered into between January and April each year, after the grapes have begun to mature and the size of the crop can be more accurately estimated. Delivery schedules are agreed upon according to the degree of ripeness of each grape variety. The management of these outside vineyards is directed by the Company’s own technical personnel, and the Company establishes standards regarding the use of pesticides, cultivation, harvest date, transportation system, sugar, acidity and Ph concentration. Selection of the grapes and approval of their quality is carried out by the Company’s technical department. The price of the grapes is proportional to the estimated alcohol content over 12% in the resulting wine. Payment for grapes obtained from independent growers is made mainly in ten interest-free installments throughout the year. In 2008, the Company had long-term contracts with up to approximately 16% of its growers.

          Bulk Wine Purchases. The Company purchases wine in bulk from a number of outside suppliers for the wine used in the production of the Company’s popular wines. The Company’s technical department approves such wine purchases. Payments are traditionally made in ten interest-free monthly installments.

          Vinification

          The Company seeks to use the latest technology in all areas of vinification while maintaining the wine-making traditions of its founders. The Company has eleven wine-making plants in Chile which turn grapes into premium, varietal and bi-varietal wines. The location of these plants and their production capacity in 2008 are shown below. Additionally, the Company leases plants, mostly to vinify generic grapes for the production of popular wines.

          In Argentina, Trivento owns two plants for the vinification and aging of its wines. Additional capacity to meet its vinification needs is leased from third parties.

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Plant

 

Valley

 

Production -2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(in millions of kilograms)

 

Chile:

 

 

 

 

 

Nueva Aurora

 

Limarí

 

 

 

12.8

 

Puente Alto

 

Maipo

 

 

 

10.8

 

Lo Espejo

 

Maipo

 

 

 

3.9

 

Cachapoal

 

Cachapoal - Rapel

 

 

 

30.6

 

Chimbarongo

 

Colchagua - Rapel

 

 

 

63.0

 

Cono Sur

 

Colchagua - Rapel

 

 

 

10.6

 

Peralillo

 

Colchagua - Rapel

 

 

 

2.8

 

Las Mercedes

 

Colchagua - Rapel

 

 

 

8.6

 

Lontué

 

Curicó

 

 

 

26.2

 

Lourdes

 

Maule

 

 

 

18.5

 

San Javier

 

Maule

 

 

 

33.7

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

Total Chile

 

 

 

 

 

221.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

Argentina:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trivento

 

Maipú

 

 

 

16.9

 

Tres Porteñas

 

San Martín

 

 

 

9.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

Total Argentina

 

 

 

 

 

26.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

          In addition, the Company’s facilities at Pirque have the capacity to produce 2.26 million bottles or 1.7 million liters of sparkling wine.

          The Company uses a combination of epoxy-lined cement tanks, stainless steel tanks and French and American oak barrels to ferment, age and store its wine. As of December 2008, the Company’s total storage and fermentation capacity in Chile was approximately 314 million liters. Total owned capacity in Argentina was 31 million liters. Trivento rents additional storage facilities, as needed, for its operation.

          The following table shows the Company’s approximate fermentation and storage capacity by type of container for the years indicated:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December,

 

 

 

 

 

Type of Container

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(in million liters)

 

Chile:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Epoxy-lined cement tanks

 

 

153.0

 

 

152.8

 

 

185.4

 

Steel tanks

 

 

89.8

 

 

100.6

 

 

118.0

 

French and American oak barrels

 

 

9.2

 

 

10.0

 

 

10.7

 

Chilean wood casks

 

 

0.3

 

 

0.3

 

 

0.3

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Total Chile

 

 

252.3

 

 

263.7

 

 

314.4

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Argentina:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Epoxy-lined cement tanks

 

 

17.3

 

 

19.3

 

 

19.3

 

Steel tanks

 

 

9.6

 

 

9.6

 

 

10.6

 

French and American oak barrels

 

 

0.4

 

 

0.5

 

 

0.8

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Total Argentina

 

 

27.3

 

 

29.4

 

 

30.7

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

          The Company uses American and French oak barrels for the production of all its premium wines, except Late Harvest. Although the use of oak barrels increases the Company’s winemaking costs, the Company is certain that it enhances the quality of its premium wines. Oak barrels are purchased in several sizes and are treated prior to delivery in accordance with the Company’s needs. Oak barrels are used for up to two years to produce the highest quality premium wines, such as Don Melchor, and are then used for another five years to enhance other wines. As of December 2008, the Company had approximately 47,000 French and American oak barrels.

          French oak barrels are used to make the Company’s premium Don Melchor, Amelia, Terrunyo, Marqués de Casa Concha and Trio brand wines, while American oak barrels are used for its premium Casillero del Diablo brand wine. The Company has increased its stainless steel storage capacity to approximately 118 million liters in 2008. Most of the Company’s stainless steel tanks are fitted with cooling systems to prevent wine from losing quality at higher temperatures. All of the Company’s stainless steel tanks for use during fermentation are equipped with heating and cooling systems to regulate the temperature in the fermentation process.

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          Bottling

          After vinification and, in the case of premium wines, aging, wine is ready to be bottled. The Company has three bottling plants near the Santiago metropolitan area: Pirque, Lo Espejo and Vespucio plants, and a plant in Lontué. The Pirque bottling plant, located 28 kilometers from Santiago, is the Company’s principal bottling plant, and a large amount of the Company’s premium, varietal, bi-varietal and sparkling wines are bottled there. The plant has five bottling lines accommodating bottles of 1.5 liter, 1 liter, 750 milliliter, 375 milliliter and 187 milliliter capacities. The facility in Pirque is equipped with the most advanced bottling and labeling equipment available and has an installed capacity of 11.7 million liters per month when operating three eight hour shifts per day, six days a week.

          In March 2007, the Company bought a new bottling plant from Viña Cánepa. This plant has two bottling lines with a capacity of 2.4 million liters per month when operating two eight shifts per day, six days a week. This plant is located in Lo Espejo, in Santiago.

          During 2007 the Company added a new bottling plant and logistic center—the Vespucio plant. This bottling plant includes a modern bottling line imported from Italy with a nominal capacity of 12 thousand bottles per hour and is specially designed to work large orders.

          The Company’s bottling plant in Lontué, located 200 kilometers from Santiago, bottles wine in five liter glass jugs and in 0.5 liter, 1 liter, 1.5 liter and 2.0 liter Tetra Brik packages which are made of several layers of paper, aluminum and polyethylene. Similar packages are used worldwide for juice, milk, wine and other products. The Tetra Brik packaging line is completely automated. The Company has a license from Tetra Pak Chile to utilize the Tetra Brik technology and purchases pre-printed unassembled packages from Tetra Pak Chile. The Lontué plant’s Tetra Pak packaging machines have an installed capacity of 13.0 million liters per month based on three shifts operating eight hours a day, six days a week.

          The Company has a quality control department which controls the raw materials used in each bottling plant and tracks the product up to the point of sale through a system of computer coding for each bottle and case produced. The Company also uses electronic monitoring equipment to ensure that bottles are filled to the correct level.

          All of the Company’s premium and export wines are bottled in new bottles. Cristalerías, a principal shareholder of one of the Company’s main competitors, Santa Rita, supplies almost all of the Company’s bottles. The Company obtains the remainder of its bottles from other Chilean and Argentine manufacturers. Corks for most wines are produced in Spain and Portugal but are finished by Chilean firms. The Company owns 49.96% of the principal cork supplier, Industria Corchera. See Item 7 — “Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions — Related Party Transactions.” The Company imports champagne corks from Germany. Labels are produced in Chile, the United States and Canada. Chilean companies supply cases and capsules (the tin, plastic or aluminum covering for the neck of a wine bottle).

          The Company believes that, except for bottles and Tetra Brik packages, alternative sources of supply are readily available. The Company believes that it could find alternate suppliers for bottles and Tetra Brik packages, but it could be adversely and materially affected in the short-term. New bottles and preprinted, unassembled Tetra Brik packages are priced in U.S. dollars. Changes in the Chilean peso to U.S. dollar exchange rate could increase the cost of components and have a material adverse effect on the Company.

          Storage. The Pirque bottling plant has a wine cellar with storage capacity of 2.7 million bottles for aging, as well as a warehouse for finished wine with a capacity of 280,000 cases. The Santa Rosa warehouse has a storage capacity of 230,000 cases, and the Lo Espejo plant has a storage capacity of 310,000 cases.

          Domestic Distribution. The Company has its own direct distribution capacity through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Comercial Peumo. Comercial Peumo has a network of fifteen regional offices to service the entire Chilean national territory. Its sales force is made up of 128 salespeople, 29 supervisors, and 3 sales managers. Comercial Peumo serves approximately 15,000 customers throughout Chile, making it the largest wine-oriented

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distribution company in Chile. The two largest single customers accounted for approximately 10.5% and 10.1% of the Company’s domestic sales in 2008. No other customer represented more than 10% of the Company’s domestic sales.

          A wholly-owned subsidiary, Transportes Viconto, transports bulk wine products between the Company’s cellars, production and bottling facilities, and delivers wine products to container ships located in Chilean ports. Transportes Viconto relies on a twenty-one truck fleet, with a complement of trailers and tanks that has a total haulage capacity of 450 tons. This fleet also transports finished products to Comercial Peumo’s fifteen regional offices throughout Chile. Comercial Peumo subcontracts third party transportation services to distribute its products from its regional offices to its commercial clients.

          Company Sales - Chilean Markets

          Domestic Wine Sales. The Company’s domestic sales in liters, excluding sales of bulk wine, in 2006, 2007 and 2008 were approximately 69.1 million liters, 77.3 million liters and 71.7 million liters, respectively, resulting in gross revenues of Ch$51,655 million, Ch$53,221 million and Ch$51,366 million, respectively.

          The Company’s bulk wine sales fluctuate from year to year because the Company sells bulk wine in the domestic market to reduce excess inventories. In 2008, sales of bulk wine represented 1% of total wine sales in the domestic market. The Company is the largest wine producer in Chile, and according to AC Nielsen, in 2008, the Company had the largest share of the domestic market with a 29.7% share in terms of volume and a 25.4% share in value. The Company competes in all segments of the branded Chilean market and seeks to keep prices competitive to make its products attractive to consumers. Its variety of brands allows it to target different market segments, from its upscale premium Don Melchor to its popular wine lines, while maintaining a competitive price/quality relationship across the range.

          The following tables show the Company’s total domestic wine sales in constant Chilean pesos and liters by market segment, for each of the calendar years indicated:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic Wine Sales

 

 

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mill. Ch$

 

%

 

Mill. Ch$

 

%

 

Mill. Ch$

 

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(in million of constant Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

 

Premium

 

 

6,443

 

 

12.4

%

 

7,224

 

 

13.5

%

 

7,389

 

 

14.3

%

Varietal

 

 

4,346

 

 

8.4

%

 

4,796

 

 

9.0

%

 

4,121

 

 

7.9

%

Bi-varietal

 

 

242

 

 

0.5

%

 

245

 

 

0.5

%

 

311

 

 

0.6

%

Popular

 

 

39,941

 

 

77.1

%

 

40,533

 

 

76.1

%

 

39,116

 

 

75.4

%

Sparkling

 

 

683

 

 

1.3

%

 

423

 

 

0.8

%

 

429

 

 

0.8

%

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Bottled wine

 

 

51,655

 

 

99.7

%

 

53,221

 

 

99.9

%

 

51,366

 

 

99.0

%

Bulk

 

 

148

 

 

0.3

%

 

66

 

 

0.1

%

 

525

 

 

1.0

%

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Total

 

 

51,803

 

 

100.0

%

 

53,287

 

 

100.0

%

 

51,891

 

 

100.0

%

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic Wine Sales

 

 

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liters

 

%

 

Liters

 

%

 

Liters

 

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(in thousands of liters)

 

Premium

 

 

1,584

 

 

2.3

%

 

1,886

 

 

2.4

%

 

2,005

 

 

2.7

%

Varietal

 

 

2,655

 

 

3.8

%

 

3,207

 

 

4.1

%

 

2,728

 

 

3.8

%

Bi-varietal

 

 

176

 

 

0.3

%

 

193

 

 

0.3

%

 

248

 

 

0.3

%

Popular

 

 

64,320

 

 

92.9

%

 

71,761

 

 

92.8

%

 

66,539

 

 

91.7

%

Sparkling

 

 

351

 

 

0.5

%

 

244

 

 

0.3

%

 

222

 

 

0.3

%

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Bottled wine

 

 

69,086

 

 

99.8

%

 

77,291

 

 

99.9

%

 

71.742

 

 

98.8

%

Bulk

 

 

112

 

 

0.2

%

 

63

 

 

0.1

%

 

850

 

 

1.2

%

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Total

 

 

69,198

 

 

100.0

%

 

77,354

 

 

100.0

%

 

72,592

 

 

100.0

%

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

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          The Chilean wine market can be divided into segments based on the price of a 750 ml bottle. The Company targets the following market segments: popular wines with prices ranging from Ch$500–999 per liter; bi-varietal (blend) wines with prices ranging from Ch$999–1,390; varietal wines with prices ranging from Ch$1,390–2,499; premium wines with prices ranging from Ch$2,790–5,000; super premium with prices between Ch$5,000–8,990; and ultra premium with prices over Ch$9,000.

          Local Brands and Prices. The table below lists the Company’s major brands by segments of the Chilean wine market and approximate retail prices for each brand per 750 ml bottle as of April, 2009. Prices do not vary by type of wine within brand category.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Segment

 

Brand

 

Approximate Retail Price

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(As of April 2009 Chilean pesos)

 

Ultra Premium

 

Don Melchor

 

55,000

 

 

 

 

Terrunyo

 

15,000

 

 

 

 

Amelia

 

17,000

 

 

Super Premium

 

Marqués de Casa Concha

 

8,990

 

 

Premium

 

Trio

 

4,490

 

 

 

 

Casillero del Diablo

 

3,890

 

 

 

 

Late Harvest(1)

 

2,390

 

 

Sparkling

 

Subercaseaux

 

2,290

 

 

Varietal

 

Sunrise

 

1,890

 

 

 

 

Santa Emiliana(2)

 

1,690

 

 

Bi-varietal

 

Frontera

 

1,490

 

 

Popular(3)

 

Exportación

 

1,066

 

 

 

 

Clos de Pirque

 

925

 

 

 

 

Tocornal

 

845

 

 

 

 

Fressco Cooler

 

745

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

(1)

Late Harvest is a Sauvignon Blanc dessert wine which is only sold in 375 ml bottles.

(2)

The Company has a license from Viñedos Emiliana to bottle and distribute the Company’s wine domestically under Viñedos Emiliana’s labels.

(3)

Popular wine prices are per 1,000 ml.

          Local Competition. The Company competes with a number of other Chilean wineries. The Company’s competitors in the premium segment are large and medium-sized Chilean wineries, mainly Santa Rita, Viña San Pedro Tarapacá S.A. (“San Pedro”), Bodegas y Viñedos Santa Carolina S.A., Viña Undurraga S.A., Viña Errázuriz S.A. and Cousiño Macul S.A.. The Company also competes, to a much lesser extent, with small Chilean wineries whose production and sales of premium wines are aimed primarily at export markets. Sales in the popular wine segment are concentrated in wines packaged in Tetra Brik packages. In 2008, Tetra Brik sales represented approximately 76% of all Chilean sales by volume in the popular wine segment. The Company believes that non-Chilean wineries have negligible sales in Chile because they find it difficult to match the price-value relationship offered by Chilean wineries, especially in the popular wine segment.

          Popular wines produced in Chile, including those of the Company, also compete with other beverages such as beer, pisco and soft drinks. For the two month period ended March 2009, the ratio of popular wine price to beer price maintained the same level at 1.31 compared to March 2008, mainly as the increase in the wine price was matched by an increase in beer prices. In the face of increased competition by other beverages and in order to continue gaining market share, the Company has intensified its marketing efforts in the popular wine segment. See Item 4 — “Information on the Company — Business Overview — Domestic Marketing Strategies.”

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          The following table shows the relationship between popular wine and beer prices and the Company’s sales for the years indicated:

Relationship Between Popular Wine and Beer Prices

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

 

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the two-month period ended March:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Popular average wine price

 

1,012

 

 

944

 

 

965

 

 

1,045

 

 

Beer average price

 

670

 

 

677

 

 

743

 

 

800

 

 

Ratio of popular wine prices to beer prices

 

1.51

 

 

1.39

 

 

1.30

 

 

1.31

 

 


 

 

 

 

Source: Nielsen Retail Index. Measurement for the two-month period for supermarket and traditional retail (i.e liquor and convenience stores) channels.

          Domestic Marketing Strategy

          The Company is seeking to increase its market share in all segments of the Chilean wine market, especially in the premium and varietal wine segment. The Company believes it is well positioned within this market due to its portfolio of brands, which it believes successfully competes with other wine producers in all segments of the domestic market.

          In terms of distribution, the strategy of the Company is to be present in all relevant channels for wine sales in Chile, with special focus on supermarkets and the retail channel. Accordingly, the retail sector of the Company has been strengthened both in commercial and marketing terms.

          Regarding the portfolio of products, the Company is permanently developing new formats and updating the presentation of its products. Advertising methods and marketing strategies differ depending on whether the targeted segment is comprised of potential consumers of the Company’s premium, varietal, bi-varietal, or popular wines. During 2008, the greatest efforts in advertising were focused on strengthening the Clos de Pirque and Casillero del Diablo brands in the market through mass media campaigns, including television and press.

          Domestic Sales – Other Products. In the past few years, Comercial Peumo—the distribution subsidiary for the Chilean local market—has entered into new non-wine businesses, especially in the liquor and beer categories. These categories show strong growth and present an expanded business opportunity for the subsidiary. In April of 2008, Comercial Peumo signed a distribution agreement with SAB Miller—one of the three largest brewers world wide—with the aim of enhancing the Company’s presence in the imported premium beer category. Accordingly, since May of 2008, Comercial Peumo has distributed, mainly in supermarkets, Miller Genuine Draft© beer. In April 2009, Comercial Peumo signed a distribution agreement with Diageo Chile Limitada and commenced wholesale distribution of Diageo’s products in Chile, which include the different domestic distribution channels, except for the largest supermarket chains. The Diageo products covered by the agreement include Johnnie Walker©, Pampero Rum©, Baileys Liquors©, Smirnoff Vodka©, Gordons Gin© and Cuervo Tequila©.

          Sales of Comercial Peumo in 2008 were Ch$56,746 million, with its new business area contributing 7.5%. With the distribution of the new Diageo products, the Company believes that this business area could eventually contribute 20% of the sales of Comercial Peumo.

          Company Sales - Export Markets

          According to the Exporters Association, exports of Chilean wine totaled US$1,376 million and 589 million liters in 2008, representing an increase of 9.5% in value and a decrease of 3.5% in volume terms, as compared to 2007.

          Export Sales and Competition. The Company is the largest exporter of Chilean wines on both a volume and US$ value basis, with market share in 2008 of 25.4% and 28.3% (including bulk) respectively, according to the Exporters’ Association. The Company’s bottled wine market share by volume and US$ value was 37.0% and 31.4%, respectively, in 2008. The Company’s closest Chilean competitor in the bottled export segment, in terms of volume and US$ value, reported the equivalent of 34% and 36% of the Company’s sales, respectively.

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          The following table sets forth the Company’s export market share among Chilean wine producers, as a percentage of both volume and US$ value for the years 2005 to 2008:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Export Market Share

 

 

 

 

Total Wine

 

Bottled(1) Wine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Volume

 

US$ Value

 

Volume

 

US$ Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2004

 

18.5

%

 

23.0

%

 

29.2

%

 

25.8

%

 

2005

 

22.6

%

 

24.3

%

 

32.2

%

 

27.2

%

 

2006

 

21.9

%

 

25.4

%

 

33.4

%

 

28.3

%

 

2007

 

22.2

%

 

27.4

%

 

34.9

%

 

30.2

%

 

2008

 

25.4

%

 

28.3

%

 

37.0

%

 

31.4

%

 

        Source: Vinos de Chile, Exporter’s Association
          (1) Bottled and bag-in-box.

          Company sales in the export market are distributed among the premium, varietal, bi-varietal, sparkling and popular wine segments. The Company also sells bulk wine abroad. The Company’s export sales in volume, excluding bulk sales, in 2006, 2007 and 2008 totaled 104.3 million liters, 133.2 million liters and 144.0 million liters, respectively, resulting in revenues of US$251 million, US$343 million and US$384 million in 2006, 2007 and 2008, respectively.

          The following table sets forth the Company’s export sales from Chile, by volume and US$ value for the period 2006 through 2008 for each market segment. It shows that the Company’s premium wine export sales by volume and value from 2006 to 2008 increased 50.8% and 62.7% respectively, and its varietal and bi-varietal export sales increased 23.6% and 36.6% respectively, for the same period.

Export Sales by Market Segment (*)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liters

 

US$

 

 

Liters

 

 

US$

 

Liters

 

US$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(in thousands of liters and thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

Premium

 

 

21,413

 

 

89,669

 

 

31,243

 

 

134,201

 

 

32,298

 

 

145,847

 

Varietal

 

 

17,909

 

 

46,527

 

 

22,901

 

 

62,892

 

 

26,227

 

 

74,909

 

Bi-Varietal

 

 

48,012

 

 

88,342

 

 

53,995

 

 

102,102

 

 

55,276

 

 

109,271

 

Popular

 

 

16,514

 

 

25,134

 

 

24,397

 

 

41,648

 

 

29,229

 

 

49,866

 

Sparkling

 

 

487

 

 

1,454

 

 

639

 

 

2,035

 

 

929

 

 

4,171

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Total bottled wine

 

 

104,335

 

 

251,126

 

 

133,175

 

 

342,878

 

 

143,959

 

 

384,064

 

Bulk

 

 

456

 

 

351

 

 

3,672

 

 

2,777

 

 

5,592

 

 

4,343

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Total

 

 

104,791

 

 

251,477

 

 

136,847

 

 

345,655

 

 

149,551

 

 

388,407

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

(*) Only exports from Chile, includes sales to the Company’s subsidiaries abroad.

Percentage of Export Sales by Volume to Regional Export Markets
(excluding bulk wine sales)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Market

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United States

 

 

22.0

%

 

17.6

%

 

18.1

%

Canada

 

 

4.3

%

 

3.8

%

 

4.5

%

Europe

 

 

47.7

%

 

51.2

%

 

51.4

%

Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean

 

 

10.4

%

 

9.6

%

 

9.0

%

South America

 

 

9.6

%

 

9.8

%

 

8.1

%

Asia

 

 

5.2

%

 

6.8

%

 

7.4

%

Africa/Other

 

 

0.8

%

 

1.2

%

 

1.5

%

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Total

 

 

100.0

%

 

100.0

%

 

100.0

%

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

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          Principal Export Markets. As of December 31, 2008, the Company’s principal regional export markets by US$ value were Europe, the United States, Central America, South America, Asia and Canada. Each market is unique, and there are differences within markets due to variations in local regulations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Export Sales by Value to Regional Export Markets

 

 

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mil. US$

 

%

 

Mil. US$

 

%

 

Mil. US$

 

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Europe

 

 

125.1

 

 

49.8

%

 

185.5

 

 

54.1

%

 

208.3

 

 

54.2

%

USA

 

 

46.0

 

 

18.3

%

 

52.1

 

 

15.2

%

 

59.0

 

 

15.4

%

Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean

 

 

25.6

 

 

10.2

%

 

29.9

 

 

8.7

%

 

32.4

 

 

8.4

%

South America

 

 

24.3

 

 

9.7

%

 

31.6

 

 

9.2

%

 

28.9

 

 

7.5

%

Canada

 

 

14.0

 

 

5.6

%

 

17.1

 

 

5.0

%

 

21.6

 

 

5.6

%

Asia

 

 

13.9

 

 

5.5

%

 

22.7

 

 

6.6

%

 

28.3

 

 

7.4

%

Africa/Other

 

 

2.2

 

 

0.9

%

 

4.0

 

 

1.2

%

 

5.5

 

 

1.4

%

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Total

 

 

251.1

 

 

100.0

%

 

342.9

 

 

100.0

%

 

384.1

 

 

100.0

%

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

          Europe. In 2008, sales to Europe increased by 12.5% in value terms to approximately US$208.3 million or 54.2% by US$ value of Company exports. The Company’s European markets can be subdivided into three areas: Germany and non-wine-producing Western Europe, wine-producing Western Europe (except Germany) and Eastern Europe.

          The Company believes that greater market opportunities exist in the United Kingdom, non-wine-producing countries of Eastern Europe and Germany. For these countries, in 2008, the order of importance by sales for the Company was as follows: the United Kingdom, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Russia. Among these countries, the Nordic countries (Finland, Sweden, Norway and Iceland) operate under a state-controlled system where each state purchases wine and sells it in its own stores at the retail level. The Company anticipates that in the future, the monopoly system in these countries may be replaced by a private or semi-private sales structure, but believes that because its brands are well known in these areas, the Company’s sales will not be adversely affected as a result. There can be no assurance, however, that such a regulatory change would not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s sales to such markets.

          In the United Kingdom, the Company continues to broaden direct distribution to all market segments (i.e. multiples, specialists, cash and carry, wholesalers and independent vendors) and promote on-premise consumption (e.g., sales to restaurants), through its Concha y Toro, Viña Maipo, Cono Sur and Palo Alto brands. Excluding bulk sales, sales in the United Kingdom decreased 1% from 2007 to 2008, reaching US$87 million in 2008. However, volume sales of Concha y Toro UK increased 6.3%, which is a reflection of years of investment in the United Kingdom market, where the Company has developed strong brand recognition based on quality and competitive pricing.

          The Company’s marketing strategy in Germany and the non-wine-producing countries of Western Europe focuses on expanding the premium wine segment, particularly with the Casillero del Diablo brand, and building brand recognition. Compared to other areas of the world, the Company’s involvement in this market is fairly recent, having begun in 1989. In Central and Eastern Europe, volume growth was led by Denmark, the Scandinavian countries (Sweden, Norway, Iceland and Finland), Russia and Poland. The Company sees great potential in this region, with the exception of important wine producing countries such as Georgia, Hungary, Bulgaria and Moldovia.

          In the major wine-producing countries of Western Europe (e.g., Italy, France, Spain and Portugal), where the Company faces greater competition, the Company’s marketing strategy is to shift from sales of small quantities of super-premium wines to higher volume sales of premium wines in the off trade (supermarkets and wholesale chains).

          United States. The U.S. market accounted for approximately US$59 million in 2008. Sales by value increased 13.6% in 2008, mainly as a result of an increase in sales of varietals with the introduction of Viña Maipo in the US market. Overall volumes increased 11%.

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          According to the Exporters’ Association, the Company was the leading Chilean exporter to the United States in 2008, with a market share in volume at 43% of total Chilean wine exported to the US. Wine markets worldwide are divided into segments according to the price range of the wines, and competitors differ from one segment to another. According to the wine classification method generally used in the U.S. market, the Company believes that the following wine categories are a representation of the wines sold by the Company in the United States: ultra premium, super premium, premium and popular premium. The Company believes that the Company’s wines would be classified within such categories as follows: ultra premium —Don Melchor, Amelia and Terrunyo; super premium—Marqués de Casa Concha; premium—Trio, Casillero del Diablo, Palo Alto and Xplorador; and popular premium—the Company’s varietal wines and bi-varietals, including Sunrise, Frontera and Viña Maipo varietal wines, among others.

          The Company and its Chilean competitors are increasing their participation in the premium segment and establishing a strong presence in the varietal and bi-varietal segments. The Company’s strategy is to focus on sales within the premium and varietal categories. In the United States, the Company’s greatest market strength is in the varietal and bi-varietal segments due to the Company’s competitive price/value relationship. See Item 4 — “Information on the Company — Business Overview — Export Marketing Strategy.”

          In the United States, the Company’s products principally compete with other Chilean wines, as well as Californian wines and wines imported from Italy, France, Australia, Spain, Germany, Portugal, Argentina and other wine-producing countries.

          Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean. In US$ value terms, the Company’s 2008 sales to Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean totaled US$32.4 million or 8.4% of the Company’s exports. The primary markets for the Company’s products in this region are Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama and the Dominican Republic. The Company has marketed its wines for more than twenty years in most of the countries in this region, and the Company believes it is the largest Chilean exporter of bottled wines in all of these countries. Sales in US$ value terms increased by 8.9% mainly as a result of stronger sales in Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, and the islands of the Caribbean, among others.

          South America. In 2008, sales to South America decreased by 7.6% in US$ value terms to approximately US$28.9 million or 7.5% of the Company’s total exports by US$ value. Wine sales in the region were affected by the economic deceleration and sharp exchange rates fluctuations, which impacted mainly Mexico and Brazil in the last quarter, affecting full year results. Shipments declined by 3.8%, mainly in the markets of Brazil, Venezuela and Colombia. The Company is currently the leading Chilean exporter to most of the South American countries, with the exception of Paraguay and Venezuela. In each of these countries, the Company’s products are sold through exclusive local distributors, and in some countries, the Company’s secondary brands are sold by different distributors.

          Historically, export sales to South America have been limited by economic conditions. Chilean wines have traditionally enjoyed favorable customs treatment in South American countries compared with wine produced by nations outside of the region. This advantage may end as these countries lower their tariffs or follow the global trend toward open market economies.

          On June 25, 1996, Chile became a partner of MERCOSUR, the South American Common Market, which members and founders are Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. Through this association, the Company has benefited from lower tariffs for entry of wine products into Argentina and Paraguay. The Company has also gained, through MERCOSUR, the ability to purchase finished Argentine wine products which can be sold under Concha y Toro’s popular wine labels in Chile or through the Viña Trivento label in Brazil.

          Canada. In 2008, the Company’s sales to Canada increased 27% to approximately US$21.6 million or 5.6% by US$ value of the Company’s exports. Canada is the third largest national export market for the Company in US$ value terms.

          The Canadian market is governed by provincial monopolies in nine of the ten provinces and the three territories. The monopolies (or liquor boards) buy and sell all imported (bottled) and locally produced liquors and wines. Each province is autonomous, and each provincial liquor board has its own regulations and policies. Each

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liquor board is also responsible as guarantor of payments to its suppliers. Because the Canadian market is a controlled market, the buying system is highly concentrated, and the marketing policies are strictly regulated. The Company believes that even if privatization of the provincial monopolies takes place, its sales will not be adversely affected because its brands are well-known in Canada. However, there can be no assurance that privatization would not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s sales to the Canadian market.

          Asia. The Asian market accounted for approximately US$28.3 million in 2008, equal to 7.4% by US$ value of the Company’s exports. In value and volume terms, in 2008 bottled sales to Asia increased 26% and 19%, respectively. South Korea, Japan and emerging markets like the Indochina peninsula mainly contributed to this expansion. The Company has developed the market for its products in Asia by pursuing a strategy that seeks to maximize the potential of each existing distribution channel in the principal countries.

          Other. The Company’s 2008 sales to other countries totaled US$5.5 million or 1.4% by US$ value of the Company’s exports. Within “other” sales, the Company aggregates mainly countries in Africa.

          Bulk Wine Exports. In 2008, the Company sold US$4.3 million of bulk wine overseas, primarily to the United Kingdom, representing 1.1% of its exports by US$ value. Bulk wine sales is a spot business with no long-term commitments. Sales depend on price and availability of wine in Chile and other wine growing countries. The Company purchases almost all of the bulk wine it exports from outside suppliers. The Company expects bulk wine sales to diminish in significance as it continues to promote bottled wine sales. However, bulk wine sales may continue in countries depending on price, demand and availability for such wines.

          Distribution in Export Markets. The Company’s products are distributed in approximately 130 countries by independent distributors, including four governmental liquor authorities. In most countries, the Company sells wine through a second and third distributor under the brand names of its subsidiaries Cono Sur and Maipo. The Company sells “F.O.B. Chilean port” to its distributors in export markets.

          In 2008, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Sweden and Japan, the Company’s five largest national export markets, accounted for 53.5% of the Company’s exports by US$ value. The Company believes that its success in export markets is based on developing good relationships with established distributors and the good price-to-quality ratio of its products. The Company has written agreements with most of its distributors. In the United Kingdom the Company distributes all Company brands through its wholly-owned subsidiary Concha y Toro UK.

          Independent Distributors. The Company’s exclusive agent and importer in the United States is Banfi, which imports and re-sells the Company’s products to distributors who service all 50 states. Banfi was the Company’s largest single customer in 2008, purchasing approximately 2.7 million cases of wine which represented 17% and 12.6% of the Company’s export sales by volume and value, respectively. The Company has a renewable 20-year contract with Banfi which expires in 2013. The contract prohibits the Company from selling to any other U.S. importer and prohibits Banfi from carrying other Chilean wines without the Company’s approval. Banfi carries a number of competitors’ products, including Riunite, one of the best-selling imported wines in the United States, and Viñedos Emiliana. Banfi also imports wines produced by its own wineries in Italy. The Company and Banfi share the U.S. marketing costs for the Company’s wines.

          Government Liquor Authorities. In Canada and the Nordic countries, the Company’s wine is sold through government liquor authorities. In such countries, products may be offered as a general listing or a specialty listing. General listings are those that are purchased by liquor boards on a regular basis and require a minimum sales level per period (which varies depending on the Canadian province and from country to country in Scandinavia). Sales to government liquor authorities represented 12.8% and 15.5% of the Company’s export sales by volume and US$ value, respectively, in 2008. In Canada, the Company operates with agents that work on a commission basis and are responsible for promotion and public relations. In Scandinavia, the Company sells to its importer, who then resells to the monopoly.

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          Own Distribution Subsidiaries

          In the United Kingdom, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary Concha y Toro UK distributes all brands of the Company and its subsidiaries, including Concha y Toro, Cono Sur and Isla Negra, Viña Maipo, Palo Alto and Trivento.

          In 2008, Concha y Toro established distribution subsidiaries in Brazil, Sweden, Finland and Norway in order to strengthen its sales in those countries. These subsidiaries have started their operations during the first quarter of 2009.

          Export Marketing Strategy

          The Company strategy is to continue developing and strengthening the Concha y Toro brand, a seal of global quality and prestige. In addition the Company will promote innovative projects through its subsidiaries to broaden its distribution and market reach. The Company is seeking to focus future growth in export markets on the sale of premium and varietal wines. The Company believes future growth is possible if the Company is successful in the following efforts:

 

 

 

 

·

improving the quality of its wines as a result of state-of-the-art technology used by the Company in the vinification process and vineyard management;

 

 

 

 

·

increasing production from current and new vineyards;

 

 

 

 

·

changing attitudes of consumers, especially in the United Kingdom and the United States, with respect to the quality of Chilean wines, thereby creating a growth opportunity for the Company for its premium and higher-priced wines;

 

 

 

 

·

launching new products;

 

 

 

 

·

marketing efforts and upgrading packaging for all product lines with a special focus on its global brand Casillero del Diablo; and

 

 

 

 

·

promotional and advertisement campaigns, including on-premise sales (e.g., sales to restaurants).

          Another key part in the Company’s export marketing strategy has been to diversify its export markets on a regional basis. Diversification helps protect against economic, and in some cases political, changes which may affect the market for the Company’s products. In particular, the Company has expanded its sales to Asian, African, Eastern European and Middle Eastern countries, where the consumption of wine is increasing.

          The Company believes that there is a trend towards the consumption of premium wines in general, and certain varietal wines in particular, in its major export markets, principally the United States, Europe, Asia and Canada. The Company has tailored its new grape plantings to respond to this trend. See Item 4 — “Information on the Company — Business Overview — Vineyards.”

          Seasonality

          The Company has experienced and expects to continue to experience seasonal fluctuations in its revenues and net income. Both domestic and export wine sales tend to be lower during the first quarter of the year and higher during the third quarter, in anticipation of the year-end holiday period. Sales volumes also typically decrease if distributors begin a quarter with larger-than-normal inventory levels, which is usually the case in the first quarter of the year. For these reasons, the operating results of the Company in any one quarter of the year may not be indicative of the year-end results or the results of any other quarter.

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          The following table sets forth the average quarterly percentage of the Company’s sales in the domestic and export segments for the 2006 to 2008 periods, as a percentage of sales by volume.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average Percentage of Wine Sales by Volume in 2006 – 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First Quarter

 

Second Quarter

 

Third Quarter

 

Fourth Quarter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

18.4

%

 

25.3

%

 

30.3

%

 

26.0

%

 

Export

 

20.0

%

 

26.6

%

 

28.6

%

 

24.8

%

 

Bulk(1)

 

19.0

%

 

33.3

%

 

18.5

%

 

29.2

%

 

Weighted Average

 

19.5

%

 

26.1

%

 

29.2

%

 

25.3

%

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

(1)

Seasonal fluctuations in bulk wine sales follow a different pattern in part because bulk wine sales are made on a spot basis. In order not to distort the data for domestic and export wine sales, seasonal fluctuations in bulk wine sales are presented separately.

          Company Sales - Argentina

          Argentine Business. In 1996, Concha y Toro began operations in Argentina with the establishment of Trivento winery, located in Mendoza. Over the last ten years the subsidiary has experienced strong growth and has become Argentina’s second largest export winery in terms of volume, with an 8.5% market share of all bottled wine exported from Argentina in 2008. The operating assets of Trivento primarily include a total of 1,290 hectares of land, with 1,037 hectares planted, cellars with a capacity of 31 million liters and other wine-making equipment. In 2008, Trivento had revenues of Ch$26,069 million (approximately US$48 million).

          The Argentine business comprises exports and domestic sales; since 2005, both areas of business, exports and Argentine domestic distribution, are handled by Trivento. In 2008, Trivento export volume totaled 1,675,000 cases with returns of US$32 million representing an increase of 9.6% and 17% by volume and value respectively. Growth was led by larger sales in Europe, Central America/Caribbean and Asia.

          In 2008, sales in the local Argentine market totaled 943,600 cases with total revenue of US$16.4 million, representing an increase of 9.2% in volume and 20.7% by value. Sales in the domestic Argentine market are concentrated in the popular bottled category and represent less than 1% of total Argentine domestic consumption.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trivento Winery - Sales by Volume

 

 

 

 

Export volume

 

Domestic volume

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(cases)

 

(cases)

 

2004

 

777,400

 

 

747,200

 

 

2005

 

1,238,000

 

 

548,200

 

 

2006

 

1,416,000

 

 

700,000

 

 

2007

 

1,528,000

 

 

864,000

 

 

2008

 

1,675,000

 

 

943,600

 

 

          Affiliated Companies

          Viña Almaviva. In 1997, the Company and Rothschild S.A. formed a joint venture company, Viña Almaviva, to produce a “Primer Orden” or first-growth wine in Chile. The Company contributed approximately 40 hectares of producing vineyards located at Puente Alto, Maipo Valley in exchange for 50% of the capital stock of Viña Almaviva.

          In 2008, Viña Almaviva had revenues of Ch$3,649 million, representing an increase of 15.8%, compared to Ch$3,151 million in 2007. This resulted from a 23% increase in the average price per case, and a 3% increase in the volume sold. Almaviva’s main markets are the United States, Korea, Japan and Switzerland. In 2008 and 2007, the Company recognized participation in net income from Viña Almaviva of Ch$148.2 million and Ch$270.1 million, respectively, in accordance with the equity method.

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          Industria Corchera. In November 2000, the Company acquired 49.6% of Industria Corchera. Currently the Company’s share in Industria is 49.96%. In 2008, Industria Corchera’s total sales amounted to Ch$14,147 million, representing an 11.6% decrease compared to Ch$15,999 million in 2007. The Company in 2008 and 2007 recognized participation in net income from Industria of Ch$315 million and Ch$423 million, respectively, in accordance with the equity method.

Government Regulation

          Chilean Regulation. The Company is subject to the full range of governmental regulations generally applicable to companies engaged in business in Chile, such as labor laws, social security laws, public health, consumer protection, environmental laws, securities laws and anti-trust laws, as well as regulations to ensure sanitary and safe conditions in the production, bottling and distribution of beverages. The main regulatory entity for Chilean sociedades anónimas is the Superintendencia de Valores y Seguros de Chile (“Superintendency of Securities” or “S.V.S.”).

          Alcoholic Beverages Regulations. The Company is subject to regulation in the production and distribution of alcoholic beverages. Chilean law regulates which beverages come within the scope of regulation as “alcoholic beverages,” the type of alcohol which can be used in the manufacture of alcoholic beverages, the additional products that can be used in the production of certain alcoholic beverages, and the packaging and labeling and procedures that must be followed to import alcoholic beverages. The manufacturing and bottling of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages is also subject to supervision by the National Health Service, which inspects plants on a regular basis.

          Chilean law requires a license for the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages, and the Company believes it has all the licenses necessary for its business.

          There are currently no material legal or administrative proceedings pending against the Company pertaining to any Chilean regulatory matter, and the Company believes that it is in compliance in all material respects with all applicable statutory and administrative regulations relating to its business.

          Environmental Regulation. The Chilean Constitution of 1980 grants all citizens the right to live in an environment free of pollution. It further provides that it is a State’s duty to enforce this right and to protect the environment. The Chilean Constitution also provides that citizens can file a complaint with the corresponding Court of Appeals seeking review of government and private party actions on the grounds that such actions infringe the citizens’ rights to a clean environment.

          In 1994, the Chilean Congress enacted the Chilean Environmental Framework Law, Law No. 19300, which sets forth that any new project or activity or modification to an existing project or activity that may have an impact on the environment requires a favorable environmental impact assessment. Law No. 19300 also created the Environmental Impact Assessment System (EIA), implemented by the National and the Regional Environmental Commissions, which are entities that coordinate the environmental activities performed by governmental agencies and that, among other duties, approve or reject environmental impact assessments, and set environmental emission and air quality standards.

          Law No. 19300 also established environmental liability standards, according to which perpetrators of environmental damage are liable to compensate the victims and restore the environment.

          U.S. Regulation. The sale of wine in the United States is subject to extensive regulation covering virtually every aspect of the Company’s operations, including marketing, pricing, labeling, packaging and advertising. State agencies regulate the delivery and use of all alcoholic beverages within their jurisdictions, while the federal government, through the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, is responsible for the regulation of imports through permit requirements and label approval processes. Importers of wine to the United States are required to obtain various licenses, bonds and permits, including a federal Importer’s Permit, to comply with the regulations of all such agencies.

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          In 1997, U.S. and Chilean news organizations announced that members of the California wine industry had petitioned the U.S. Department of Commerce to impose trade sanctions against Chilean wine producers. These rumors have been denied by the California Association of Wine Grape Growers and other industry officials and, to date, no allegations of violations of U.S. antitrust laws have been announced by any U.S. federal or state agency. There can be no assurance, however, that no U.S. federal or state agency will commence any action and/or impose any trade sanctions relating to alleged violations of U.S. antitrust laws.

          The Company believes it is in compliance in all material respects with all presently applicable U.S. federal and state regulations.

          Trademarks. The Company has Chilean registrations for the principal trademarks used in its business, including Concha y Toro, Don Melchor, Amelia, Terrunyo, Trio, Casillero del Diablo, Sunrise, Frontera, Tocornal, Maipo, Fressco and San José. Trademarks registered by subsidiaries include Cono Sur, Isla Negra, Palo Alto, Maycas del Limarí and Trivento. While the Company also has foreign registrations for many of these trademarks in most of its principal export markets, it does not have registrations for all of its trademarks in all of its export markets. The Company believes that its brands and trademarks are important to its business and is seeking to protect them through registration in many countries where they are not currently recorded.

C. Organizational Structure

          The following table lists the significant subsidiaries and affiliates of the Company, the percentage of direct and indirect ownership by the Company, and the respective country of incorporation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subsidiary

 

Direct and Indirect Ownership

 

Country of Incorporation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inversiones Concha y Toro S.A.

 

100

%

 

 

Chile

 

VCT Internacional S.A.

 

100

%

 

 

Chile

 

Comercial Peumo Ltda.

 

100

%

 

 

Chile

 

Viña Cono Sur S.A.

 

100

%

 

 

Chile

 

Sociedad Exportadora y Comercial Viña Maipo Ltda.

 

100

%

 

 

Chile

 

Sociedad Exportadora y Comercial Viña Canepa S.A.

 

100

%

 

 

Chile

 

Viña Maycas del Limarí Ltda.

 

100

%

 

 

Chile

 

Transportes Viconto Ltda.

 

100

%

 

 

Chile

 

Viña Palo Alto Ltda.

 

99.99

%

 

 

Chile

 

Concha y Toro UK Limited

 

100

%

 

 

United Kingdom

 

Cono Sur Europe Limited

 

100

%

 

 

United Kingdom

 

Trivento Bodegas y Viñedos S.A.

 

100

%

 

 

Argentina

 

Finca Lunlunta S.A.

 

100

%

 

 

Argentina

 

Finca Austral S.A.

 

100

%

 

 

Argentina

 

VCT Brasil Importación y Exportación Limitada

 

100

%

 

 

Brazil

 

Concha y Toro Sweden AB

 

100

%

 

 

Sweden

 

Concha y Toro Finland OY

 

100

%

 

 

Finland

 

Concha y Toro Norway AS

 

100

%

 

 

Norway

 

Viña Almaviva S.A.

 

50

%

 

 

Chile

 

Industria Corchera S.A.

 

49.96

%

 

 

Chile

 

D. Property, Plant and Equipment

          The Company’s headquarters are located at Nueva Tajamar 481, Las Condes, Santiago. To finance these new offices, the Company entered into a twelve-year lease agreement in January 1998.

          In addition, the Company owns 14,493 hectares and leases 807 hectares of land throughout Chile, and owns 1,290 hectares of land in Argentina. Of these, approximately 10,468 hectares are suitable for planting vineyards. A majority of the remaining 6,122 hectares are comprised of roads, hills and riverbanks. The remainder is used for vinification and bottling plants, cellars and other buildings. None of the Company’s properties that are material to its business are mortgaged or otherwise encumbered.

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          As mentioned above, the Company leases 807 hectares, comprising three leases in the Maipo Valley and three leases in the Casablanca Valley. In the Maipo Valley, the Company leases 81 hectares from an unaffiliated non-profit Chilean institution, approximately 72 hectares of which are suitable for vineyards or agricultural purposes. The lease expires in 2013. In 2004, the Company entered in a lease of 80.6 hectares in production from Viñedos Emiliana; this is a 9-year lease expiring in May 2013. In 2006, the Company leased another vineyard with approximately 112 hectares in production from Viñedos Emiliana; this lease expires in 2018. In the Casablanca Valley, the Company leases three properties of 282, 110 and 27 hectares with leases expiring in 2028, 2023 and 2036, respectively. In 2008, Viña Cono Sur leased two vineyards in Colchagua valley corresponding to 104.5 arable hectares.

          As for equipment, the Company’s main assets include harvesting machinery, grape crushers, concrete and stainless steel tanks, and barrels. As of December 31, 2008, Concha y Toro’s aggregated winemaking and cellaring capacity in Chile was approximately 314 million liters including 47 thousand barrels. In the Mendoza region, Viña Trivento owns two vinification and cellaring facilities and a bottling plant with a total capacity of 31 million liters.

          Comercial Peumo leases warehouses in Iquique, Antofagasta and Los Angeles for distribution. The Company leases plants for vinification of popular wine from purchased grapes. The Company believes it would be able to obtain replacement properties at acceptable costs for its leased vineyards, warehouses and vinification plants should its leases not be renewed. See Item 4 — “Information on the Company — Business Overview — Vineyards.”

          Although the Company believes that it is in compliance with all applicable environmental regulations, it is still in the process of improving the water treatment systems in all of its manufacturing plants. The Company has water treatment systems, owned or contracted to third parties, in all of its plants: Puente Alto, Pirque, Lontué, San Javier, Cachapoal, Santa Elisa, Lourdes, Las Mercedes and Nueva Aurora. During 2007 and 2008, the Company invested in water treatment plants resources amounting to Ch$751 million and Ch$626 million, respectively.

 

 

ITEM 4A:

UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

          Concha y Toro is a large accelerated filer, as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. As of the date of the filing of this Annual Report, the Company does not have any unresolved comments from the Securities and Exchange Commission staff regarding its periodic reports under the Exchange Act.

 

 

ITEM 5:

OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS

          This section provides an assessment by management of the most significant trends and changes in the Company’s financial condition and results of operations. Historical results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Forward-looking statements presented in this section are subject to a number of factors that may cause future results to differ materially from those foreseen.

Overview

          Concha y Toro is principally a vertically-integrated wine producer. The Company is the largest producer of wine in Chile and also owns a winery in Argentina, Viña Trivento. The Company is Chile’s leading bottled wine exporter, top-selling winery in the domestic market and the number two wine exporter from Argentina.

          The Company faces certain key challenges which involve an element of associated risk. Competition in strategically important markets is increasing in tandem with higher supplies of wine and larger efforts to market wines from producer countries. In an effort to sustain sales growth under such conditions, the Company has a product portfolio offering a highly attractive price to quality ratio. In addition, Concha y Toro has allocated further funds to the strengthening of its brand name and for the advertisement and marketing of its products in its main markets as well as expanding and fortifying its distribution channels.

          Significant factors which impacted the Company’s operating results include sales development in both foreign and domestic markets, pricing of its principal raw material—the cost of grapes—and exchange rates.

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          Regarding the cost side, market conditions in the 2008 Chilean harvest led to a higher grape cost as compared to 2007. This impacted the average cost of sales, starting the third quarter of year 2008. For the 2009 vintage the Company foresees lower grape costs. This mainly as a result of an increase in the supply of grapes resulting from a record season for the Chilean wine industry. Normal climatic conditions and a long harvesting period characterized this season, which are expected to result in greater grape yields.

          In 2008, 81% of the sales revenues were denominated in foreign currency, mainly in United States dollars (36%), Euros (17%), Sterling Pounds (21%), Canadian dollars (4%) and Argentine pesos (3%). In general the strong depreciation of the U.S. dollar against the Chilean peso has an adverse impact in the results of the Company. To mitigate the impact of this scenario as much as possible, the Company is applying a multi-currency strategy, in line with its diversification in sales.

          In 2008, Concha y Toro sales amounted to Ch$322,166 million, up 3.5% as compared to 2007. This growth in sales was achieved by an increase in export volume partly offset by the Chilean peso’s appreciation against the U.S. dollar. The 2008 average annual Chilean peso/ U.S. dollar exchange rate of Ch$543.9 per U.S. dollar represents a 7.7% appreciation of the Chilean peso in real terms from 2007. We believe the Company to be highly competitive in its major markets. Concha y Toro has a high profile brand name and competitive economies of scale. The principal measure for sustaining future growth involves ongoing investment in vineyard development and cellar capacity to raise overall production capacity.

          In 2008, Concha y Toro had a net income of Ch$35,152 million, representing a 5.2% decrease from 2007. This decline reflects the appreciation of the Chilean peso, higher average wine costs, increased interest expenses and non-operating, currency hedge losses due to exchange rate differences as described below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

% of Total Sales by Value

 

 

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chile:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

 

23.1

%

 

19.5

%

 

19.0

%

Exports

 

 

68.7

%

 

73.0

%

 

73.0

%

Argentina: (Domestic and export sales)

 

 

8.2

%

 

7.5

%

 

8.0

%

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Total

 

 

100.0

%

 

100.0

%

 

100.0

%

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Introduction of International Financial Reporting Standards

On August 28, 2007, the Chilean Superintendency of Securities and Insurance (“SVS”) announced the adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in Chile beginning on January 1, 2009. The Company does not expect to fully implement IFRS for its next Annual Report on Form 20-F for fiscal year ended December 31, 2009. Pursuant to the convergence plan set forth by the company, at present the Company is currently evaluating the impact of adoption of IFRS on its consolidated financial position and operating results.

A. Operating Results

          The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements, including the Notes thereto, included in Item 18 herein. The Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with Chilean GAAP, which differ in certain important respects from U.S. GAAP. See Note 38 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of (i) the principal differences between Chilean GAAP and U.S. GAAP which affect the financial statements of the Company, (ii) the effects of such differences on the calculation of net income and shareholders’ equity, and (iii) a reconciliation to U.S. GAAP of net income for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2008 and of shareholders’ equity as of December 31, 2007 and 2008. The following table sets forth selected Company income statement data expressed as a percentage of revenues for the years indicated, as well as year-to-year percentage changes covering the respective periods.

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Year Ended December 31,

 

% Change

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

 

2007/2006

 

2008/2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

 

100.0

%

 

100.0

%

 

100.0

%

 

23.3

%

 

3.5

%

Cost of sales

 

 

(65.5

)

 

(59.7

)

 

(60.1

)

 

12.4

 

 

4.1

 

Gross profit

 

 

34.5

 

 

40.3

 

 

39.9

 

 

44.0

 

 

2.6

 

Selling and administrative expenses

 

 

(23.2

)

 

(23.7

)

 

(24.0

)

 

26.2

 

 

4.6

 

Operating income

 

 

11.3

 

 

16.5

 

 

15.9

 

 

80.9

 

 

-0.3

 

Non-operating income

 

 

0.4

 

 

0.4

 

 

0.6

 

 

15.7

 

 

52.2

 

Non-operating expenses

 

 

(2.2

)

 

(2.0

)

 

(2.3

)

 

12.4

 

 

17.1

 

Price-level restatement and foreign exchange losses, net

 

 

(0.0

)

 

(0.2

)

 

(0.5

)

 

348.8

 

 

229.6

 

Income tax

 

 

(2.0

)

 

(2.9

)

 

(2.8

)

 

77.9

 

 

2.3

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Net income

 

 

7.5

%

 

11.9

 

 

10.9

 

 

96.2

%

 

-5.2

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Revenue Breakdown
(million Ch$)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

% Change

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

 

2007/2006

 

2008/2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chile:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

 

58,376

 

 

60,722

 

 

61,100

 

 

4.0

%

 

0.6

%

Exports

 

 

173,296

 

 

227,093

 

 

235,056

 

 

31.0

%

 

3.5

%

Argentina:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

 

6,983

 

 

8,067

 

 

9,350

 

 

15.5

%

 

15.9

%

Exports

 

 

13,792

 

 

15,343

 

 

16,660

 

 

11.2

%

 

8.6

%

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Total revenues

 

 

252,447

 

 

311,225

 

 

322,166

 

 

23.3

%

 

3.5

%

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Year ended December 31, 2008 compared to year ended December 31, 2007
Figures expressed in Chilean pesos (Ch$) as of December 31, 2008

          Revenues. Total revenues increased 3.5% to Ch$322,166 million from Ch$311,225 million in 2007. This mainly as a result of an increase in export sales from Chile, partly offset by the appreciation of the Chilean peso.

          Domestic Revenues. Sales in Chile increased 0.6% in 2008 to Ch$61,100 million from Ch$60,722 million in 2007. Domestic revenues comprise local wine sales, which accounted for 85% of the revenues, and other revenue, principally sales of liquors and other products. The domestic distribution subsidiary – Comercial Peumo, through its new business area, distributes liquors and other alcohol products in Chile. Wine sales decreased by 2.6%, other income grew 23.9%, mainly due to larger sales of liquors and other products.

          Total domestic wine sales (including bulk) decreased 2.6% to Ch$51,891 million in 2008 from Ch$53,287 million in 2007. Domestic bottled wines sales for the period decreased 3.5% to Ch$51,366 million in 2008 from Ch$53,221 million in 2007. Bottled sales volume in the domestic market totaled 71.7 million liters. Sales of bulk wine during the quarter totaled 850 thousand liters.

          The 3.5% contraction in bottled domestic sales was the result of a 4% increase in the average price per liter, offset by a 7.2% decrease in sales volume. The higher average price reflects the Company’s pricing strategy which seeks to improve profitability in this market by focusing more on sales of wines with greater profit margins. The results obtained were in line with the Company’s objectives despite the impact of the volume sold. Volumes by category reveal a 6.3% increase in premium wines, offset by declines of 7.3% and 14.9% in the popular and varietal categories respectively.

          According to AC Nielsen, domestic volumes for the industry declined by 5% during the year. In this scenario, Concha y Toro decreased its market share by 0.3 percentage points in 2008, reaching a market share of

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29.7% measured in volume terms. This is mainly the result of volume declines in the lower price segments, in line with the Company’s domestic strategy.

          Export Revenues. Sales abroad, including exports to third parties from Chile and those of Concha y Toro UK, increased 3.5% to Ch$235,056 million in 2008 from Ch$227,093 million in 2007. This result reveals the impact of a 7.7% real appreciation of the Chilean peso against the U.S. dollar in the period. This unfavorable exchange movement partially offset the 12.6% revenue growth measured in U.S. dollar terms.

          Company exports rose 8.1% in volume terms. This increase was achieved by diversified growth across all geographic areas, with the largest volume gains obtained in Europe, United States, Canada and Asia.

          Volumes to Europe increased 8.8%, driven by growth in both Continental Europe and in the United Kingdom. Shipments to Continental Europe increased 13.5%, demonstrating the strong positioning and high preference and image of our brands in the region. Following strong volumes achieved in Scandinavia, the Company has further strengthened its position in the region, establishing distribution subsidiaries in Sweden, Norway and Finland. The Company believes this will enhance the visibility and focus on the Company’s brands and result in closer relations with main clients.

          Company shipments to the United Kingdom increased 4.6%, while sales of Concha y Toro UK by volume increased 6.3%. This positive performance, in a very tough trading environment, is a reflection of years of investment in the United Kingdom market, where the Company has developed strong brand recognition based on quality and pricing.

          Sales to the United States market increased 11.2%, mainly due to growth in the varietal category with the introduction of Viña Maipo. For its part, Canada showed a strong 28.2% expansion. In Asia, volume rose 19.2% led by strong results in Japan, Korea, Singapore and China, combined with growth in most of the region’s smaller markets.

          Shipments to Central America/Caribbean increased 3.3% while volumes to South America decreased 10.7%, following worsening economic conditions and inventory adjustments in Brazil, Venezuela and Colombia.

          Shipments by segment reveal a 3.4% increase in premium wines and a 14.7% growth in varietal wines, while the bi-varietal category increased 3.4% and popular wines increased 19.9%.

          The average price in Chilean pesos decreased by 4.7%, with the lower average exchange rate in 2008 partially offsetting the higher average price achieved in U.S. dollar terms. The average exchange rate (relevant for the Company) in 2008 was Ch$543.9 per US$ dollar, compared to Ch$589.6 per US$ in 2007, representing a 7.7% appreciation of the currency. In U.S. dollar terms, the average export price per case (FOB) increased from US$23.17 to US$24.01 in 2008. For further information regarding the total amount of export sales, export sales and competition and principal export markets, see Item 4 — “Information of the Company — Business Overview — Company sales — Export markets” and Note 38(l) to the Financial Statements.

          Argentine Operations. Total revenues from our Argentine business increased 11.1% to Ch$26,010 million following expansions of 8.6% in exports and 15.9% in domestic sales.

          In 2008, Trivento’s exports of bottled wine totaled US$31.8 million, with shipments of 1,675,000 cases, which represents an increase of 17.5% and 9.6% by value and volume respectively over 2007. Growth was led by larger sales in Europe, Central America/Caribbean and Asia. The average price per case increased 7.2% to US$ 19.0 per case, following increasing sales of premium wines, in line with the Company’s strategy. Domestic sales increased 20.8% in U.S. dollar terms and 9.2% by volume totaling US$16.4 million and 943,600 cases respectively.

          Cost of Sales. Cost of sales rose 4.1% to Ch$193,601 million from Ch$185,892 million in 2007. Cost of sales as a percentage of total sales increased to 60.1% from 59.7% mainly as a result of a higher direct cost. This is explained by the higher grape costs of the 2008 vintage.

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          Gross Profit. Gross profit increased 2.6% to Ch$128,565 million in 2008. As a percentage of sales, the gross margin decreased to 39.9% from 40.3%, as a result of a higher average direct cost and a lower average exchange rate for this period.

          Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (SG&A). SG&A at Concha y Toro mainly includes advertising and promotional expenses, salaries of administrative and sales personnel, general expenses, export commissions, insurance and maintenance. SG&A increased 4.6% to Ch$77,283 million from Ch$ 73,883 million. This increase reflects higher expenses related to marketing expenses of the foreign subsidiaries, including start-up expenses of the distribution subsidiary in Brazil. As a percentage of revenues, SG&A increased to 24.0% from 23.7% in 2007.

          Operating Income. Operating income showed a slight decline of 0.3%, totaling Ch$51,282 million compared to the Ch$51,450 million in 2007. The operating margin decreased from 16.5% to 15.9%, this reflects the impacts of the appreciation of the Chilean peso, a higher average direct cost and higher SG&A as a percentage of revenues for the period.

          Non-Operating Income. Non-operating income increased to Ch$1,968 million from Ch$1,293 million in 2007. This is mainly explained by a higher non-operating income related to a gain resulting from land expropriation.

          Non-operating Expenses (Excluding Price Level Restatement and Foreign Exchange Differences). Non-operating expenses increased 17.1% to Ch$7,304 million from Ch$6,238 million. This resulted mainly from an increase in interest expenses. Interest expense increased by 28.2% from Ch$4,979 million to Ch$6,385 million due to an increase in short term debt to banks and financial institutions and also due to currency adjustments.

          Price level restatement and Foreign Exchange Differences. Price level restatement and foreign exchange differences produced a loss of Ch$1,692 million in 2008 compared to a loss of Ch$513 million in 2007. This loss is principally explained by the fluctuation of foreign exchange rates during the fourth quarter of 2008 which moved against the Company’s forward contracts used to stabilize anticipated export income. For detail on price-level restatement and foreign exchange differences, see Notes 23 and 24 of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

          Net Income. Net income in 2008 of Ch$35,152 million decreased by Ch$1,938 million, 5.2%, as compared to Ch$37,090 million in 2007.

Year ended December 31, 2007 compared to year ended December 31, 2006
Figures expressed in Chilean pesos (Ch$) as of December 31, 2008

          Revenues. Total revenues increased 23.3% to Ch$311,225 million from Ch$252,447 million in 2006. This resulted from strong sales abroad, driven by record shipments across all regions, larger sales in the domestic market and a positive result for the Argentine operation.

          Domestic Revenues. Sales in Chile increased 4.0% in 2007 to Ch$60,722 million from Ch$58,376 million in 2006. Domestic revenues comprise local wine sales, which accounted for 87.8% of the revenues, and other revenue, principally fees for bottling services and liquors. Wine sales increased by 2.9%, and other income grew 13.1%, mainly due to larger sales of liquors.

          Total domestic wine sales (including bulk) rose 2.9% to Ch$53,287 million in 2007 from Ch$51,803 million in 2006. Domestic bottled wine sales (excluding bulk) for the period rose 3% to Ch$53,221 million in 2007 from Ch$51,655 million in 2006. This 3% expansion in bottled domestic sales was the result of an 11.9% increase in volume, partially compensated by a 7.9% decrease in the average price. Company volumes showed a positive trend growing ahead of the industry. According to AC Nielsen, the industry grew almost 2% in volume during the year. Concha y Toro increased its market share in 2007 to 29.2% measured in volume and to 25.9% by value. The

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lower price reflects price reductions (mainly in the first half of the year) in line with a lower cost for the 2006/2007 harvest.

          Export Revenues. Sales abroad, including exports to third parties from Chile and those of Concha y Toro UK, increased 31.0% to Ch$227,093 million in 2007 from Ch$173,296 million in 2006. This outstanding result was achieved with a diversified growth across all regions, plus the strong momentum for all Company brands in the United Kingdom.

          Company exports rose 28% in terms of volume reflecting market diversification and the competitive positioning of our extensive wine portfolio. Export growth was achieved with diversified growth in most of the geographic areas to which the Company exports. The largest volume gains were obtained in Europe and Asia. Volumes to Europe increased 36.8% driven by a strong result in the United Kingdom (+53); in Britain, an effective performance by Concha y Toro UK has taken advantage of market opportunities and has allowed the Company to benefit from the strong momentum for Chilean wine. In Continental Europe volume increased 22.1% and, in Asia, volume rose 63.7% following strong results in Japan, Korea and China.

          Volumes shipped to Central America/Caribbean and South America increased by 16.6% and 29.5% respectively. Volume in Canada grew 12.1% and in the US 1.9%.

          Shipments by segment reveal a 46% increase in premium wines, mainly due to the solid performance of Casillero del Diablo which grew 40% in 2007. Varietal wine sales increased 28%, while bi-varietal and popular wines increased 11.2% and 48% respectively.

          The average price in Chilean pesos increased by 1.0%, with the lower average exchange rate in 2007 partially offsetting the higher average price achieved in U.S. dollar terms. In U.S. dollar terms, the average export price per case increased from US$21.70 to US$23.20 in 2007. For further information regarding the total amount of export sales, export sales and competition and principal export markets, see Item 4 — “Information of the Company — Business Overview — Company sales — Export markets” and Note 37(l) to the Financial Statements.

          Argentine Operations. Total revenues from our Argentine business increased 12.7% to Ch$23,410 million following expansions of 11.2% in exports and 15.5% in domestic sales.

          In 2007, Trivento’s exports of bottled wine totaled US$ 27 million with shipments of 1,528,000 cases increasing 15.3% and 7.6% by value (US$) and volume respectively over 2006. Growth was led by larger sales in Latin America, the United States and Canada. Domestic volume sales increased 24.4% in U.S. dollar terms and 21% by volume totaling US$13.6 million and 864,000 cases respectively.

          Cost of Sales. Cost of sales rose 12.4% to Ch$185,892 million from Ch$165,435 million in 2006. Cost of sales as a percentage of total sales decreased to 59.7% from 65.5% mainly as a result of a lower direct cost. This is explained by the lower grape costs of the 2007 vintage.

          Gross Profit. Gross profit increased 44% to Ch$125,333 million in 2007. As a percentage of sales, the gross margin rose to 40.3% from 34.5%, as a result of the strong volume increase with a better mix and the dilution of fixed costs, plus lower average direct cost (average wine cost) compared to a higher cost in 2006.

          Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (SG&A). SG&A at Concha y Toro mainly includes advertising and promotional expenses, salaries of administrative and sales personnel, general expenses, export commissions, insurance and maintenance. SG&A increased 26.2% to Ch$73,883 million from Ch$58,564 million. This increase reflects an increase in export-related expenses in line with larger volumes and higher marketing expenses to support brand building. As a percentage of revenues, SG&A increased to 23.7% from 23.2% in 2006.

          Operating Income. Operating income posted a strong increase, 80.9% to Ch$51,450 million compared to the Ch$28,448 million in 2006. The operating margin increased from 11.3% to 16.5%, resulting from a strong volume increase, mix improvements, dilution of fixed costs and a lower direct cost.

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          Non-Operating Income. Non-operating income increased to Ch$1,293 million from Ch$1,118 million in 2006. This result is mainly explained by a higher equity participation in net income of related companies.

          Non-operating Expenses (Excluding Price Level Restatement and Foreign Exchange Differences). Non-operating expenses increased 12.4% to Ch$6,238 million from Ch$5,549 million. This resulted mainly from an increase in other non-operating expenses partly compensated by lower interest expenses. Other non-operating expenses increased from Ch$440 million in 2006 to Ch$1,172 million in 2007 due to fixed assets disposals, primarily pulling out vines. Interest expense declined by 0.9% from Ch$5,022 million to Ch$4,979 million due to reduced financial debt.

          Price level restatement and Foreign Exchange Differences. Price level restatement and foreign exchange differences produced a loss of Ch$513 million in 2007 compared to a loss of Ch$114 million in 2006. This is mainly due to an increase in price level restatement where the Company obtained a loss of Ch$905 million. For detail on price-level restatement and foreign exchange differences, see Notes 23 and 24 of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

          Net Income. Net income in 2007 of Ch$37,090 million increased 96.2%, as compared to Ch$18,901 million in 2006.

          U.S. GAAP Reconciliation. Net income under U.S. GAAP for 2008, 2007 and 2006 was Ch$33,074 million Ch$38,372 million and Ch$18,843 million, respectively, whereas the amounts reported under Chilean GAAP were Ch$35,152 million, Ch$37,090 million and Ch$18,901 million, respectively. Differences result mainly from U.S. GAAP adjustments for the reversal of goodwill amortization, the recording of deferred income taxes in accordance with SFAS 109, derivatives and the reversal of provision for restructuring.

          Total shareholders’ equity under U.S. GAAP for 2008 and 2007 was Ch$255,463 million and Ch$234,678 million, respectively, and compared to Chilean reported amounts of Ch$263,093 million and Ch$242,537 million, respectively. The main differences between shareholders’ equity under U.S. GAAP and Chilean GAAP are the capitalized interest, recording of deferred income taxes, reversal of goodwill amortization, reversal of revaluation of technical appraisal, accumulated depreciation of capitalized interest, reversal of provision of restructuring and the accrual of a 30% minimum dividend.

B. Liquidity and Capital Resources

          Liquidity

          In 2008, the Company’s main sources of liquidity were cash generated by its operating activities and by financing activities, which amounted to Ch$21,382 million and Ch$29,255 million, respectively. In 2007 and in 2006, the Company’s main source of liquidity was cash generated by its operating activities, which amounted to Ch$64,124 million and Ch$33,189 million, respectively. In the Company’s opinion, its working capital of Ch$89,731 million as of December 31, 2008 is sufficient for the Company’s present requirements.

          On December 31, 2008, the Company had Ch$3,950 million of cash and other cash equivalents and approximately Ch$208,724 million available under undrawn bank lines of credit.

          Prior to the effect of inflation in cash and cash equivalent, the Company generated positive cash flow for the years 2008, 2007 and 2006 of Ch$1,046 million, Ch$916 million and Ch$706 million, respectively. The effect of inflation decreased cash and cash equivalents by Ch$39 million, Ch$301 million and Ch$105 million in 2008, 2007and 2006, respectively.

          Net cash flows from operating activities were Ch$21,382 million in 2008, Ch$64,124 million in 2007 and Ch$33,189 million in 2006. Net cash flow provided by financing activities were Ch$29,256 million in 2008. In

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2007, cash flow from financing activities amounting to Ch$24,006 million was mostly used to pay bank debt and dividends, while net cash flows used in financing activities was Ch$2,162 million in 2006. Net cash flows used in investing activities was Ch$49,592 million in 2008, Ch$39,202 million in 2007 and Ch$30,321 million in 2006.

          There are no material restrictions, either legal or economic, that would limit the ability of subsidiaries to transfer funds to the Company in the form of cash dividends, loans, or advances.

          The Company’s total assets increased 20.7% from Ch$428,963 million at December 31, 2007 to Ch$517,817 million at December 31, 2008. The increase in total assets is due mainly to an increase in current assets (inventories and accounts receivable) and fixed assets, involving investments in cellar capacity and acquisition and development of new vineyards.

          Current liabilities increased 62.6%, to Ch$166,827 million at December 31, 2008 from Ch$102,575 million at December 31, 2007. This resulted mainly from an increase in short term debt to banks and financial institutions and an increase in accounts payable. Short term debt increased to Ch$72,390 million in December 2008 from Ch$25,704 million in December 2007. Debt to financial institutions represents approximately 70% of the increase while exchange rate adjustments to foreign denominated debt account for the remaining 30%.

          Long-term liabilities, corresponding to debt to financial institutions and a bond, increased to Ch$87,897 million at December 31, 2008, from Ch$83,834 million at December 31, 2007, mainly caused by exchange rate adjustments to UF and foreign denominated debt.

          The main long term liability of the Company is a 21-year bond that was placed on April 26, 2005, for Unidad de Fomento (UF) 2 million (as of December 31, 2008 Ch$41,643 million) on the local market at an interest rate of 3.9% per annum. The amortization of this bond will be done on semi-annual installments beginning October 2009, and interest payments are done on a semi-annual basis starting April 2005. Covenants associated with the issuance of bonds payable are detailed in Note 28 to the Financial Statements — Contingencies and Restrictions. Bond covenants require the Company to maintain certain financial ratios. Among them, the Company is required to (1) maintain an indebtedness ratio (the ratio of current and long-term liabilities to shareholders’ equity plus minority interest) no greater than 1.4 times; (2) maintain, at all times, during the life of the present bond issuance, minimum equity of five million UF; and (3) maintain at all times an interest coverage ratio (the ratio of operating income plus depreciation plus operating amortization to interest expenses) of a minimum of 2.5 times. As of December 31, 2008, the Company complies with all covenants required and has a consolidated indebtedness ratio of 0.97 times, equity of Ch$263,092 million or 12.3 million UF, and the interest coverage ratio is 10.3 times.

          As of December 31, 2008, the Company’s total interest-bearing financial debt amounted to Ch$142,136 million of which, Ch$72,390 million was short term debt and Ch$69,746 million was long term debt with maturities to 2012 for its bank debt and 2026 for the bond debt. Most of the financial debt has a fixed-rate and is denominated in Pesos, U.S. dollars, Euros, and Argentine Pesos. The Company has not used any type of financial instrument to minimize interest rate risk exposure but is considering hedging as a means to mitigate this risk.

          For further detail on interest bearing debt as of December 31, 2008, see Item 11 — “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.”

          The Company will repay its debt with cash generated by its operating activities, through the placement of commercial paper and the proceeds of the capital increase undertaken during the months of April and May 2009.

          Due to increased uncertainty in the global and domestic financial markets during the final months of 2008, the Company took various measures with respect to its financing strategy. A capital increase was approved at the Extraordinary Shareholder’s Meeting held on December 18, 2008 for approximately Ch$30,000 million, and different lines of bonds and commercial paper were registered in order to have different instruments and terms for obtaining the best financing available.

          The capital increase of the Company was effected through the issuance of 28,000,000 common, nominative and no par value shares. The preferencial option period for subscription, at a price of Ch$930 per share, commenced

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on April 15, 2009 and ended on May 15, 2009. In this period a total of 26,325,409 shares were subscribed. On May 28, 2009 the Company’s board of directors adopted a plan to offer the remaining 1,674,591 unsubscribed shares from the preferential option period to the Company’s employees at the same price (Ch$930) and subject to the same conditions as offered to the shareholders.

          Total proceeds from this capital increase amounted Ch$18,772,879 thousand. From the total of 26,325,409 shares subscribed, 14,046,376 shares were fully paid in cash at the same time as subscription, corresponding to Ch$13,063,129 thousand; and 12,279,033 shares were partially paid (50%) corresponding to Ch$5,709,750 thousand. The balance should be paid within a maximum term of one year from the date of subscription of the shares, in which case the subscription price for such shares will be adjusted in the same proportion as the variation in the value of the Unidad de Fomento, as indicated in article 16 of the Corporations Law.

          Total proceeds from the capital increase will be used to prepay debts of the Company and its subsidiaries which were incurred to finance the Company’s investment programs.

          On April 23, 2009 the Company placed commercial paper for Ch$5,000,000 thousand at an interest rate of 0.256% per month. The amortization and interest accrued will be payed in one payment at the due date of this instrument, March 2010.

          Capital Expenditures

          Total capital expenditures which include additions to property, plant and equipment and other permanent investments were Ch$45,150 million (US$71 million) in 2008, Ch$34,681 million in 2007 and Ch$23,256 million in 2006. Capital expenditures in 2008 in the agriculture area comprise the acquisition of new properties and the development and planting of vineyards in estates purchased in previous years. Investments in the oenology included the expansion of vinification and cellar capacity, acquisition of barrels and the acquisition of new cellars. In the industrial area, investments included mainly the expansion of the Vespucio bottling plant. In Argentina, new investment was oriented to vineyard development and cellar facilities. For 2009, the Company established a capital expenditure budget of Ch$30,000 million (approximately US$53 million), that includes mainly the development of the new land acquired in the previous years, the construction of storage and fermentation facilities, expansion of the bottling plants and the acquisition of French and American oak barrels, for the production of all wines with an emphasis on premium and varietal wines. The following table sets forth the Company’s capital expenditures for the different areas for the years 2006, 2007 and 2008.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital Expenditures(1)

 

 

 

(in million Chilean pesos (Ch$) as of December 31, 2008)

 

Area:

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Agriculture(2)

 

 

6,969

 

 

10,291

 

 

19,334

 

Oenology, technical and bottling facilities

 

 

12,238

 

 

16,496

 

 

18,626

 

Viña Trivento (Argentina)

 

 

2,222

 

 

5,936

 

 

4,496

 

Administration and other subsidiaries

 

 

1,827

 

 

1,958

 

 

2,694

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

23,256

 

 

34,681

 

 

45,150

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

(1) The investment figures in this table correspond to amounts net of V.A.T., while figures in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows include V.A.T.
(2) Agriculture expenditures consist of investments in agricultural equipment and activities in order to develop new vineyards and bring them to commercial production, and to maintain or expand production at existing vineyards.

          The Company expects to continue purchasing and developing vineyards and the related infrastructure needed to support future growth, and may incur additional expenditures for vineyards if opportunities become available. Management reviews the capital expenditure program periodically and modifies it as required to meet current business needs.

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          Impact of Inflation and Foreign Currency Fluctuations

          The Company is required under Chilean GAAP to restate non-monetary assets and liabilities, equity and income and expense accounts to reflect the effect of variations in the purchasing power of the Chilean peso. During inflationary periods, monetary items generate a gain or loss in purchasing power which is influenced by the currency in which they are denominated. Non-monetary assets and liabilities are restated so as to correct the effect of inflation and remain constant in real terms from period to period. See Note 2(e) and Note 23 to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Item 18.

          The net monetary correction gain or loss each year is calculated as follows:

 

 

 

 

·

Non-monetary assets and liabilities, shareholders’ equity and income and expense accounts are restated using the CPI published by Chile’s National Institute of Statistics.

 

 

 

 

·

The CPI effect on inventories is calculated based on the turnover of inventory during the year.

 

 

 

 

·

Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency and UF are restated at the applicable year-end exchange rates.

          In general, inflation has the adverse effect of diminishing the purchasing power of the Company’s peso-denominated monetary assets which are not price-level indexed and has the positive effect of reducing the real value of the Company’s peso-denominated monetary liabilities which are not price-level indexed.

          Over 81% of the Company’s revenues are related to foreign sales that are denominated in U.S. dollars, Euros, Sterling Pounds, Canadian dollars and Argentine pesos. At the same time, approximately 35% of the Company’s expenses are also denominated in foreign currency (the Company purchases bottles, corks and Tetra Brik containers in prices mainly set in U.S. dollars), creating a natural currency hedge. The Company enters into forward foreign exchange agreements to minimize its exposure to the risks of changes in foreign exchange rates. See Item 11 — “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.”

          To the extent that U.S. dollar-denominated revenues exceed U.S. dollar-denominated operating costs, the Company’s results of operations will be impacted by the difference between the changes in exchange rates and the Chilean rate of inflation.

          To the extent that the Chilean peso depreciates against the U.S. dollar at a lower rate than the rate of Chilean inflation, the Company’s export sales will increase less than inflation adjusted peso costs, and margins as reported in Chilean pesos will decrease. The reverse situation would occur with respect to domestic sales denominated in Chilean pesos and related U.S. dollar denominated costs. The rates of nominal appreciation of the Chilean peso against the U.S. dollar in 2006, 2007 and 2008 were 5.3%, 1.4% and 0.2%, respectively (average annual exchange rates). The Chilean price-level restatement factors for the same periods were 2.1%, 7.4% and 8.9% respectively.

          The Company enters into forward foreign exchange agreements to minimize its exposure to the risks of changes in foreign exchange rates. Since 1993, the Company has attempted to balance U.S. dollar-denominated assets and liabilities. See Item 11 — “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.”

Critical Accounting Policies

          A summary of the Company’s significant accounting policies is included in Note 2 to the Company’s audited Consolidated Financial Statements. The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions and exert judgment. These actions affect the amounts reported in the Consolidated Financial Stements. Included below are the accounting policies which the Company considers critical to its business.

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a) Allowance for Doubtful Accounts:

          The Company maintains allowances for doubtful accounts. Possible loss estimates are based on a case-by-case evaluation of past due amounts of more than six months. In addition to the aging of the receivable, the Company considers historical loss experience. Other factors are also considered, including general economic environment of the wine industry. Historically, bad debt write-offs have not been significant and are within the parameters for the wine industry.

          The Company has contracted insurance policies which reimburse the Company for non-collection of practically all accounts receivable balances related to export sales. Insurance coverage is, in general, up to 90% of the balances in Accounts Receivable in all geographical areas.

          The Company believes that this is a critical accounting policy because of the judgment involved in accruing for possible loss estimates.

b) Income and Deferred Taxes:

          Our Company and each of its subsidiaries compute and pay tax on an individual tax return basis.

          Effective January 1, 2000, the effects of deferred income taxes arising from temporary differences between the basis of assets and liabilities for tax and financial statement purposes are recorded in accordance with Technical Bulletin No. 60 issued by the Chilean Association of Accountants. The effects of deferred income taxes at January 1, 2000, which were not previously recorded, were set up as a contra-asset or liability account which is charged or credited to income over the estimated reversal period of the temporary differences. Under Technical Bulletin No. 60, deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that some portion or all the deferred tax asset will not be realized. In making this determination, the Company considers both positive and negative evidence and makes certain assumptions including projections of taxable income.

          Although we believe that our estimates are reasonable, no assurance can be given that the final tax outcome of these matters will not be different from that which is reflected in our historical income tax provisions and accruals. Such differences could have a material effect on our income tax provision and net income in the period in which such determination is made.

          In order for us to realize our deferred tax assets, we must be able to generate sufficient taxable income in those jurisdictions where the deferred tax assets are located. We have considered future market growth, forecasted earnings, future taxable income, the mix of earnings in the jurisdictions in which we operate and prudent and feasible tax planning strategies in determining the need for a valuation allowance. In the event we were to determine that we would not be able to realize all or part of our net deferred tax assets in the future, an adjustment to the deferred tax assets would be charged to earnings in the period in which we make such determination.

          The Company believes its tax positions comply with the applicable tax laws and that it is adequately provided for all tax related matters. The Company is subject to examination by taxing authorities in the various jurisdictions in which it files tax returns. Specifically, the Company is routinely under examination by the Internal Revenue Service. The current examination includes the years 2001 through 2007. Matters raised upon audit may involve substantial amounts and could result in material cash payments if resolved unfavorably; however, management does not believe that any material payments will be made related to these matters within the next year. Management considers it unlikely that the resolution of these matters will have a material adverse effect on its results of operations.

c) Inventories:

          Our inventories of finished products and inventories of in-process goods are stated at cost plus price level restatement and include the cost of raw materials and labor and overhead costs added to the products.

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          The resulting value of inventories does not exceed their estimated net realizable values. Raw materials and supplier goods acquired from third parties are stated at average cost plus monetary correction. The Company records obsolescence provisions for finished products, products in process, raw material and other materials based on reports detailing slow to no turnover, which take into consideration certain estimations and assumptions, including market conditions and consumer consumption estimates. As the Company must exercise judgment in projecting market conditions and consumer consumption, the Company believes that the Company’s accounting policy for reserving inventory should be considered critical.

d) Goodwill:

          Goodwill is recorded at cost plus price-level restatements and is amortized on a straight-line basis, over the estimated future periods benefited (not exceeding 20 years). Goodwill is periodically reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes occur that indicate the carrying value of the business, or assets to which they relate, may not be recoverable. As such, events or changes occur, management estimates the future cash flows expected to result from the use and, if applicable, the eventual disposition of the assets and related goodwill. The key variables which management must estimate include sales volume, prices and other economic factors. Significant management judgment is involved in estimating these variables, and they include inherent uncertainties; however, the assumptions used are consistent with our internal planning. Therefore, management periodically evaluates and updates the estimates based on the conditions that influence these variables. If the assets are considered impaired, they are written down to fair value as appropriate. We performed the impairment tests of our goodwill and concluded that no impairment charge was necessary.

e) Impairment of long-lived assets:

          Property, Plant and Equipment and Amortized Intangibles: The Company depreciates property, plant and equipment and amortizes intangibles by the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of these assets. Estimates of useful lives are based on the nature of the underlying assets as well as the Company’s experience with similar assets and intended use. Estimates of useful lives can differ from actual useful lives due to the inherent uncertainty in making these estimates. This is particularly true for the Company’s significant long-lived assets such as vineyards, buildings, farming machinery and equipment, tanks and regations systems. Factors such as the conditions in which the assets are used, availability of capital to replace assets and frequency of maintenance could influence the useful lives of these assets.

          The Company reviews property, plant and equipment and amortizable intangibles to be held and used for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If an evaluation of recoverability is required, the estimated total undiscounted future cash flows directly associated with the asset are compared to the asset’s carrying amount. If this comparison indicates that there is an impairment, the amount of the impairment is calculated by comparing the carrying value to the discounted expected future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition or comparable market values, depending on the nature of the asset.

f) Investments in foreign subsidiaries:

          The investments in the Argentine subsidiaries, Trivento and Finca Lunlunta, are recorded in accordance with Technical Bulletin 64 of the Chilean Institute of Accountants. Under this pronouncement the financial statements of foreign subsidiaries, which operate in countries that are exposed to significant risks, restrictions or inflation/exchange fluctuations must be remeasured into U.S. dollars and translated to Chilean pesos at the year-end exchange rate. As a result, no effect is given to price level restatements based on inflation in this country and the U.S. dollar is considered to be the functional currency of these operations. Accordingly, the financial statements of the Argentine subsidiaries are prepared in accordance with Chilean GAAP except for the application of monetary correction and then remeasured into U.S. dollars as follows:

 

 

·

Monetary assets and liabilities are translated at year-end exchange rate;

·

All non-monetary assets and liabilities and shareholders’ equity are expressed at historical U.S. dollars;

·

Income and expense accounts at the average exchange rate of the month in which the transactions occur;

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·

The resulting exchange adjustments are included in the results of operations.

          The resulting U.S. dollar amounts are then translated to Chilean pesos at the observed exchange rate of the U.S. dollar in relation to the Chilean peso at the balance sheet date. The net equity in the foreign subsidiaries in Chilean pesos is compared to the investment valued by the equity method at the beginning of the year, as adjusted for price level changes in Chile during the year. Any difference between the Company’s participation in the equity of the subsidiaries and the investment therein as adjusted for Chilean inflation, arises from exchange adjustments, which are included in the Cumulative translation adjustment account in the equity section of the balance sheet under Chilean GAAP.

g) Derivatives:

          Company exports sales are mainly denominated in U.S. dollars, Sterling Pounds, Euros and Canadian dollars. In addition, 37.4% of the sales of the Argentine subsidiaries are denominated in Argentine pesos. Thus, the Company’s financial results could be affected due to variations in exchange rates.

          Regarding the Argentine subsidiaries, accounts receivable in Argentina are denominated in Argentine pesos. This generates a risk associated with the devaluation of the Argentine peso against the U.S. dollar. In addition, a proportion of such subsidiaries’ assets in Argentina are also denominated in Argentine pesos; thus, they are impacted by the devaluation of the Argentine peso.

          In order to minimize the short-term effect of the exchange rate variations on sales denominated in foreign currency, the Company has adopted a policy of attempting to balance assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency. With this objective, the Company enters into forward currency contracts as a way to mitigate these risks according to the exposure of the exchange rate variations related to the currency positions. The exchange rate differences of the forward contracts are registered at fair value with the effects reflected in net income.

h) Revenue recognition:

          The Company sells to various locations around the world with varied sales terms and arrangements. Revenues from the sale of goods and services related to the Company’s lines of business are recognized in income when there is certainty that there has been an increase in the Company’s equity as the significant risks related to the ownership of those goods have been transferred to the buyer, the determination of the amount of revenue and cost is reliable, and there is certainty that the economical benefits from the transaction will flow to the Company. Additionally, any taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities (i.e. VAT, sales, taxes or excise) are accounted for on a net basis.

C. Research and Development

          Research and development activities do not involve significant expenses, since, to a large extent, the Company relies on agreements with domestic and foreign firms and institutes for technical assistance and technology transfer.

          Since 2006, Concha y Toro has been part of the “Consorcio Tecnológico Empresarial de la Vid y Vino Vinnova,” composed of other companies in the industry associated with “Vinos de Chile” and local universities, Universidad Católica de Chile (Santiago) and Universidad de Concepción. Through these institutions the Company has channeled investigations into the fields of agriculture and enology. Also, the Conicyt Fondef project “Water management technologies for sustainable intensive agriculture” remains up to date. Conicyt (Comisión Nacional de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica) is a public institution that promotes and strengthens scientific and technological research in Chile; Fondef (Fondo de Fomento al desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico) is a direct government initiative administered by Conicyt, designed to improve research and development in Chile; and the water management initiative aims to improve current irrigation practices by taking corrective measures to optimize water and energy usage and thus develop advanced, sustainable and efficient management of agriculture.

D. Trend Information

          The most significant trend affecting the Chilean wine industry and the Company’s results currently and in the past three fiscal years has been the strong appreciation of the Chilean peso, with an important impact on an industry that exports around 70% of its production. On another front, the industry has faced increasing competition in both the domestic and the export markets as a result of increasing number of competitors, greater availability of wine and the different producer countries trying to enhance their positioning world wide.

          In the domestic market, the Company has faced a challenging market situation of increasing competition with sluggish consumption in the popular (tetra brik) wines segment in favor of its main substitute, beer. Actually, according to AC Nielsen wine consumption in Chile declined by around 5% in 2008. In this context, the Company’s

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efforts in this market were oriented to improving profitability. Price increases were made across the portfolio, in line with the higher cost of the main raw material. The Company will continue to evaluate its domestic strategy in relation to its lower-priced wines.

          In the export markets, the Company has faced increasing competition in some key markets resulting in falling prices or increasing marketing needs. However, the Company has been able to compete successfully, with export sales increasing strongly in volume terms, offset partially by appreciation of the Chilean peso. The most dynamic region for the Company in the past three years has been Europe. The Company expects this trend to continue in the future. The establishment of a subsidiary in the United Kingdom has allowed the Company to strengthen its position in this market. The Company believes it is very well established in Continental Europe, the United States and Latin America.

          With respect to consumption trends, the Company believes that there is a major trend towards the consumption of varietal wines in general, and certain varietal wines in particular, in its major export markets, principally the United States, Europe, Asia and Canada. The Company has tailored its new grape plantings to respond to this trend. In addition, the Company has experienced a shift towards the consumption of wines from the New World including wines from Australia, Chile, the United States, South Africa and Argentina.

E. Off - Balance Sheet Arrangements

          The Company has not entered into any transactions with unconsolidated entities whereby the Company has financial guarantees, subordinated retained interests, derivative instruments or other contingent arrangements that expose the Company to material continuing risks, contingent liabilities or any other obligation under a variable interest in an unconsolidated entity that provides financing, liquidity, market risk or credit risk support to the Company.

F. Tabular Disclosure of Contractual Obligations

          The table below is a summary of the Company’s contractual obligations as of December 31, 2008:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payments due by period

 

 

 

Total

 

Less than 1 year

 

1 – 3
Years

 

3 – 5
Years

 

More than
5 Years

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(in millions of Ch$)

 

Contractual Obligations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long term debt obligations (1)

 

 

99,271

 

 

11,401

 

 

34,085

 

 

10,409

 

 

43,376

 

Capital lease obligations (2)

 

 

5,098

 

 

984

 

 

982

 

 

827

 

 

2,305

 

Financial leasing interests

 

 

485

 

 

202

 

 

245

 

 

38

 

 

 

Interest payable to banks and bonds obligations (3)

 

 

18,896

 

 

1,937

 

 

5,631

 

 

3,402

 

 

7,925

 

Purchase obligations (4)

 

 

32,844

 

 

12,061

 

 

13,842

 

 

6,283

 

 

658

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Total

 

 

156,593

 

 

26,585

 

 

54,785

 

 

20,959

 

 

54,264

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 


 

 

 

 

(1) Includes payables to banks, bonds, leasing, related accounts, provisions and deferred taxes.
(2) Corresponds to obligations from leases of real estate properties, classified as capital leases for accounting purposes.
(3) Corresponds to payables to banks and bonds interests, whose rate of interest is fixed and variable.
(4) Corresponds to payment obligations related to grape and wine contracts.

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ITEM 6:

DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES

A. Directors and Senior Management

          The Company is managed by a Board of Directors consisting of seven Directors. The entire Board of Directors is elected every three years at an annual general shareholders’ meeting. Directors are not subject to term limits. If a vacancy occurs, the Board of Directors elects a temporary director to fill the vacancy until the next regularly scheduled meeting of shareholders in which Directors are elected, and at which time the entire Board of Directors will be elected for a new three-year term. The Company’s By-Laws provide that directors need not be shareholders.

          The following table lists each director of the Company, his current position, his age as of May 31, 2009, years with the Company and year of appointment to the Board of Directors:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name

 

Position

 

Age at May 31,
2009

 

Years with
the Company

 

Current Position Held Since

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Directors:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alfonso Larraín Santa María

 

Chairman

 

72

 

 

39

 

 

1998

 

 

Rafael Guilisasti Gana

 

Vice Chairman

 

55

 

 

30

 

 

1998

 

 

Mariano Fontecilla de Santiago Concha

 

Director

 

84

 

 

34

 

 

1995

 

 

Francisco Marín Estévez

 

Director

 

68

 

 

26

 

 

1982

 

 

Pablo Guilisasti Gana

 

Director

 

54

 

 

4

 

 

2005

 

 

Sergio de la Cuadra Fabres

 

Director

 

67

 

 

4

 

 

2005

 

 

Christian Skibsted Cortés

 

Director

 

45

 

 

4

 

 

2005

 

 

          The following provides biographical information about the Directors of the Company.

Alfonso Larraín, Chairman
Company director since 1969. General Manager from 1973 to 1989 and Vice Chairman from 1989 to 1998. In his long career at the winery, he has worked on implementing an aggressive policy of opening up new markets. When he became Chairman in September 1998, the Company’s focus changed to one of enhancing its prestige in its major markets as a producer of fine wines. He is also Director of Viñedos Emiliana and the Santiago Chamber of Commerce and is the President of Fundación Cultura Nacional.

Rafael Guilisasti Gana, Vice Chairman
Rafael Guilisasti has been a Director and Vice Chairman of the board of Viña Concha y Toro since September 1998. Mr. Guilisasti has a wide and outstanding experience in the Chilean wine industry. He joined Viña Concha y Toro in 1978 and became its Export Director between 1985 and 1998, a period of great expansion for the Company in the international markets. He was Chairman of Vinos de Chile (formerly Viñas de Chile) between 1986 and 2003, an industry association bringing together approximately 85% of the Chilean wine-producers and whose object is to promote Chilean wines in the international markets and review political and legal matters affecting the Chilean wine industry. At the present time, Rafael Guilisasti is a Director of Vinos de Chile.

His experience in the financial area includes the positions of Chief Executive Officer of Viñedos Emiliana S.A., a company mainly focused on wine exports; Director of Frutícola Viconto, a fruit exporting company; and Director of Viña Almaviva. Since April 2005, he is a member of the Directive Board of Sociedad de Fomento Fabril (“Sofofa,” the Chilean manufacturers’ association), currently in the position of second Vice President of the Elective Council of Sofofa. In December 2008, he was elected President of the Confederación de la Producción y del Comercio (CPC), which is an entrepreneur association representing the most important productive sectors of the country.

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Mariano Fontecilla De Santiago Concha, Director
Law studies. Former Chilean ambassador to Norway, Spain and Italy. Direct descendant of the first Marqués de Casa Concha and of the founder of the Company, Don Melchor Concha y Toro. Made an honorary member of the Chilean Brotherhood of Wine for his contribution to Chilean wines. Director of the Company for several periods, initially in 1949 yet most recently since 1995. Former President of Viñedos Emiliana 1998-2004. Currently, he is the diplomatic coordinator of Chile’s National Congress.

Francisco Marín Estévez, Director
Agricultural Engineer. He has served as Director of the Company since 1982. Broad experience in the private sector. Director of the following companies: Compañía General de Electricidad S.A., Gasco S.A., and President of CGE Distribución S.A. and Gasmar S.A.

Pablo Guilisasti Gana, Director
Commercial Engineer. Vice Chairman of Frutícola, and president of Comercial Greenvic S.A. Frutícola was a former subsidiary of the Company, the shares of which were distributed to the existing shareholders of the Company in 1986. Frutícola produces fruits and vegetables. Comercial Greenvic S.A. is an affiliate of Frutícola oriented to the sales and marketing of fresh and organic fruit mainly for the export markets.

Between 1986 and 1999 he was General Manager of Frutícola and in 1999 elected Director. Between 1998 and 2004 he was Director of Viñedos Emiliana. He also contributes as Director of the Fundación para el Crecimiento Matrimonial (Foundation for Marriage Growth); Director of the Fundación Ayuda y Esperanza (Aid and Hope Foundation) and advisor to the Fundación Juan Pablo II (John Paul II Foundation).

Sergio de la Cuadra Fabres, Director
Mr. De la Cuadra is a Commercial Engineer from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Chicago (1968). His broad and outstanding professional career includes the country’s most important monetary institutions, particularly as Director, Vice President and President of the Banco Central de Chile (Central Bank of Chile) and as Minister of Finance in 1982. Mr. De la Cuadra has also been a Director of the Chilean Electronic Stock Exchange and an international consultant to several Latin American countries.

Currently he is also a Director of other well-known Chilean companies like Pesquera Itata S.A., Industrias Ceresita S.A., Nibsa S.A., Banco Monex and Petroquim S.A., and is a member of the Council of the Economics and Administrative Sciences Faculty of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.

Christian Skibsted Cortés, Director
Mr. Skibsted is a commercial engineer and MBA from the Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez. He is currently Fund Manager of IM Trust, Director of Mifactory Venture Capital Fund, Latin America, and former Managing Director of this Fund. During his professional career, he has worked in companies like Procter & Gamble, and Monsanto/Gargiulo Inc., where he was the South American Operations Director.

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Senior Management

          The following table lists each executive officer of the Company, his or her current position, his or her age as of May 31, 2009, years with the Company and year of appointment as an executive officer:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name

 

Position

 

Age at
May 31, 2009

 

Years
with the
Company

 

Current
Position
Held Since

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eduardo Guilisasti Gana

 

General Manager (Chief Executive Officer)

 

56

 

 

30

 

 

1989

 

 

Andrés Larraín Santa María

 

Agricultural Manager

 

70

 

 

35

 

 

1978

 

 

Carlos Saavedra Echeverría

 

Engineering and New Projects Manager

 

64

 

 

35

 

 

1992

 

 

Osvaldo Solar Venegas

 

Administration and Finance Manager (Chief Financial Officer)

 

47

 

 

21

 

 

1992

 

 

Cristián Ceppi Lewin

 

Corporate Export Manager South Zone

 

42

 

 

18

 

 

2001

 

 

Thomas Domeyko Cassel

 

Corporate Export Manager North Zone

 

42

 

 

15

 

 

2001

 

 

Tomás Larraín León

 

Export Manager USA

 

42

 

 

18

 

 

2007

 

 

Carlos Halaby Riadi

 

Oenology Manager

 

56

 

 

19

 

 

1997

 

 

Enrique Tirado Santelices

 

Head Oenologist Don Melchor

 

42

 

 

16

 

 

2001

 

 

Daniel Duran Urízar

 

Technology and Information Manager

 

37

 

 

14

 

 

2001

 

 

Isabel Guilisasti Gana

 

Marketing Manager Origin Wines

 

51

 

 

12

 

 

2004

 

 

Giancarlo Bianchetti G.

 

Marketing Manager Global Brands

 

37

 

 

9

 

 

2004

 

 

Subsidiaries

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cristián Canevaro Jaramillo

 

General Manager Comercial Peumo

 

48

 

 

7

 

 

2006

 

 

Adolfo Hurtado Cerda

 

General Manager Viña Cono Sur

 

38

 

 

12

 

 

2000

 

 

Andrés Izquierdo Bacarreza

 

General Manager Trivento

 

34

 

 

9

 

 

2006

 

 

Cristián López Pascual

 

General Manager Concha y Toro UK

 

37

 

 

13

 

 

2005

 

 

The following provides biographical information about the executive officers of the Company.

Eduardo Guilisasti Gana, Chief Executive Officer
Civil Engineer. Joined the Company in 1978 as Commercial Manager. Appointed CEO in 1989. Under his leadership the Company initiated a broad vineyard and cellar-oriented investment plan and expansion in the export markets. Highlights of this period include the Company’s consolidation of a worldwide sales network that includes 131 countries and the strengthening of the leadership position in the sale of fine wines in each market segment and the strong growth and increase in the market value of the Company. In addition, through the adoption of viticulture research and technology, the winery has transformed into a leader in the industry. He is director of Viña Almaviva.

Andrés Larraín Santa María, Agricultural Manager
Agriculture Manager since 1978 and responsible for advancing new grape types and plantings as well as running of every vineyard. Directs a multidisciplinary team including executives, technicians, administrative staff and skilled labor. He is the Chairman of Frutícola.

Carlos Saavedra Echeverría, Engineering and New Projects Manager
Began his career in charge of the Company’s Imports Division in 1973. Appointed head of the Supply, Maintenance and Haulage Department in 1974. Contributed to the planning of the Pirque bottling plant. Appointed Production Manager in 1992. In 1997, he was appointed Engineering and Projects Manager.

Osvaldo Solar Venegas, Chief Financial Officer
Commercial Engineer. Has been in charge of financial matters since 1992, initially as Financial Manager and since September 1996, as Administration and Financial Manager. Duties include managing and developing the financial area, human resources, accounting and administrative divisions. He is a director of Industria Corchera.

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Cristián Ceppi Lewin, Corporate Export Manager South Zone
Commercial Engineer. Began his career at the Company as Product Manager for the Fressco and Tocornal ranges. Assumed the position of Marketing Sub-Manager for liquors and in 1992 became Marketing Sub-Manager for popular wines. Held the position of Marketing Manager from 1994 to 1996. Commercial Manager until assuming the position of General Manager at Comercial Peumo S.A. In December 2000, he was appointed Export Manager for the South Zone, and in 2006 he was appointed Corporate Export Manager.

Thomas Domeyko Cassel, Corporate Export Manager North Zone
Commercial Engineer. Joined the Company in January 1994 as Deputy CFO. Appointed International Business Manager in 1996. Moved to Mendoza, Argentina in 1997 as General Manager of Viña Trivento. Appointed Export Manager for the North Zone in December 2000 and Corporate Export Manager in 2006.

Tomás Larraín León, Export Manager US
Agricultural Engineer. In 1991, joined Concha y Toro’s agricultural area. In 1995, he was named Agricultural Deputy Manager. Between 2001 and 2006, he was General Manager of Trivento Viñedos y Bodegas in Argentina. In February 2007, was appointed Export Manager for the US market.

Daniel Duran, Information Technology Manager
Civil Engineer. Joined the Company in 1995 as planning and development projects analyst. Sub-Manager of Logistics and Sub-Manager of Planning and Projects since 1998. Information Technology Manager since May 2001. Responsible for development and implementation of technology solutions.

Carlos Halaby, Oenology Manager
Oenologist. Distinguished by the National Association of Winemaking Agronomy Engineers in Chile for presenting the “Best Viticulture Dissertation of 1980,” Carlos Halaby joined the Company in 1990. After a decade with the Company and serving as head winemaker for fine wines until March 2000, he assumed the position of Oenology Manager. Technical and administrative responsibility for the Company’s Oenology Area.

Enrique Tirado, Oenologist Don Melchor
Oenologist. Upon joining the Company in 1993 he started working with varietal ranges, Casillero del Diablo and Marqués de Casa Concha. He rose to head winemaker in 1997, responsible for every line of premium wine, including Amelia and Don Melchor. In 1999, his extraordinary enological sensitivity led to his appointment as winemaker for Don Melchor.

Isabel Guilisasti, Marketing Manager Origin Wines
A graduate of the Catholic University with a degree in Art and with advanced studies in marketing. In 1998, she was appointed marketing manager of Viña Cono Sur and in 2000 she took over as Director of Communications of Concha y Toro. In 2001 was named assistant manager for International Marketing of Fine Wines responsible for Concha y Toro’s ultra premium brands. In 2004 was named Marketing Manager Origin Wines.

Giancarlo Bianchetti, Marketing Manager Global Brands
Commercial Engineer. Joined the Company’s marketing department in 2000. In 2001, he took responsibility for the brands Casillero del Diablo, Frontera and Sunrise. He has headed the promotion and global campaign for Casillero del Diablo. In 2004 named Marketing Manager Global Brands.

Subsidiaries

Cristián Canevaro Jaramillo, General Manager Comercial Peumo
Commercial Engineer. Joined the Company in 2002 as Commercial Manager of Comercial Peumo. In June 2006, was appointed General Manager of this subsidiary, responsible for the sales, marketing, administration, distribution and logistics in the domestic Chilean market.

Adolfo Hurtado Cerda, General Manager Viña Cono Sur
Agricultural Engineer, oenologist. In 1997, Adolfo Hurtado joined Viña Cono Sur, as head oenologist of this subsidiary founded in 1996. In 2000, he was appointed General Manager. Under his direction, Viña Cono Sur has

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experienced strong growth with the development of a portfolio of wines recognized for their quality and constant innovation.

Andrés Izquierdo Bacarreza, General Manager Trivento Bodegas y Viñedos
Commercial Engineer. Joined the Company in 1999 as Head of Finance. In December 2000, he joined the team that started the operation of Concha y Toro UK as Co-Manager of the subsidiary in the position of Finance and Logistics Director. In January 2005, he was appointed General Manager of Administration and Finance of Viñedos Emiliana. In January 2006, he was appointed General Manager of Trivento Bodegas y Viñedos, the Argentine subsidiary.

Cristián López Pascual, General Manager Concha y Toro UK
Publicist. In 1996, joined the marketing department of the export division. In December 2000 he joined the team that started the operation of Concha y Toro UK as Co-Manager of this subsidiary in the position of Commercial Director. In 2005, he was appointed General Manager of Concha y Toro UK.

B. Director and Officer Compensation

          In accordance with the Company’s By-Laws, directors’ compensation for any given fiscal year is determined annually at the general shareholders’ meeting occurring in the immediately following fiscal year. Compensation paid in 2008 in respect of 2007 equaled 1.5% of the net profits of the Company. The amount of 300 UF per month has been allocated to cover the executive responsibilities of the chairman of the Board.

          The following table sets forth the compensation paid to each of the directors of the Company in 2008 and in 2007.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Directors’ Compensation
Total Compensation
(in thousands of Ch$)

 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attendance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alfonso Larraín Santa María

 

 

77,873

 

 

40,012

 

Rafael Guilisasti Gana

 

 

77,873

 

 

40,012

 

Francisco Marín Estévez

 

 

77,873

 

 

40,012

 

Mariano Fontecilla de Santiago Concha

 

 

77,873

 

 

40,012

 

Sergio de la Cuadra Fabres

 

 

77,873

 

 

40,012

 

Pablo Guilisasti Gana

 

 

77,873

 

 

40,012

 

Christian Skibsted Cortés

 

 

77,873

 

 

40,012

 

Remuneration:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alfonso Larraín Santa María

 

 

76,987

 

 

76,988

 

Remuneration Directors’ Committee:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rafael Guilisasti Gana

 

 

4,273

 

 

2,560

 

Sergio de la Cuadra Fabres

 

 

4,273

 

 

3,414

 

Christian Skibsted Cortés

 

 

4,273

 

 

3,414

 

Total

 

 

634,917

 

 

366,461

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

          For the year ended December 31, 2008, the aggregate amount of compensation paid by the Company to senior managers, managers, and to managers of the Company subsidiaries, totaling 91 executives, was approximately Ch$7,784 million. Individual senior managers compensation disclosure is not required under Chilean law and it is not otherwise publicly disclosed by the Company.

C. Board Practices

          Members of the current Board of Directors were elected at the annual general shareholders’ meeting held on April 24, 2008, and will serve until April 2011, assuming no vacancies occur. The Company’s executive officers are appointed by the Board of Directors and hold office at the discretion of the Board.

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          There are no service contracts between the directors of the Company and the Company or any of its subsidiaries providing for benefits upon termination of a director’s employment.

          In compliance with the current Chilean rules and regulations, a Directors’ Committee was established at the Company on May 23, 2001. The Committee’s members were renewed in April 24, 2008. The designated Directors’ Committee members are Sergio de la Cuadra Fabres (President), Christian Skibsted Cortés and Rafael Guilisasti Gana. The primary functions of the Directors’ Committee include:

 

 

 

 

·

reviewing balance sheets and financial statements and reports from accounting oversight bodies and auditors;

 

 

 

 

·

proposing outside auditors and credit risk rating companies to the Board;

 

 

 

 

·

examining background information regarding the Company’s operations with related persons;

 

 

 

 

·

reviewing managers’ and executive officers’ compensation plans; and

 

 

 

 

·

monitoring internal control systems used at Viña Concha y Toro and its affiliated companies.

          The Directors’ Committee convened on ten separate occasions during the fiscal year 2008. Among the issues addressed were:

 

 

 

 

·

Assessment of the External Auditor’s reports on the Company, the Balance Sheet and other financial statements management put forward;

 

 

 

 

·

The proposal of External Auditors and credit risk rating companies that are then suggested to the shareholders;

 

 

 

 

·

Examination of background information on business operations conducted during the year relating to Articles 44 and 89 of the Stock Company Law and, for the same purpose, review of the auditor’s report commissioned by the Committee;

 

 

 

 

·

Examination of the system of remuneration and the compensation plans for managers and senior management;

 

 

 

 

·

Assessment of relevant risks reported by the Company’s Internal Audit unit;

 

 

 

 

·

Availability, in accordance with good governance requirements, to address any complaints that may arise through the Company’s anonymous whistleblower hotline (information on the Company’s whistleblower policy is available on the Company website);

 

 

 

 

·

Preliminary audit report for fiscal year 2008; and

 

 

 

 

·

Designation and hiring services of independent consultants for the Directors Committee;

          The 2008 annual budget of Ch$20 million for Committee operations was approved at the Shareholders’ Meeting on April 24, 2008. In 2008, the Committee also contracted services of independent consultants costing Ch$7.5 million.

          The Company is subject to United States securities laws, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (as implemented by rules and regulations of the SEC, “Sarbanes Oxley”), passed into law in 2002 to restore investor confidence in the wake of several unprecedented corporate scandals and collapses. Sarbanes-Oxley provisions are wide ranging and include provisions affecting disclosures by public companies and corporate governance.

          In accordance with the implementation period for Sarbanes-Oxley, on July 28, 2005, the Company designated from among its members the persons who would comprise the Audit Committee required by Sarbanes-Oxley. The members of the Audit Committee are: Sergio de la Cuadra Fabres, Christian Skibsted Cortés and Rafael Guilisasti Gana, who are the same directors who comprise the Director’s Committee. Sergio de la Cuadra Fabres and Christian Skibsted are independent directors while Rafael Guilisasti is not independent. Mr. Guilisasti is relying on an exemption of the Listing Standards relating to Audit Committees of Rule 10A-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act.

          We currently do not have a separate remuneration committee; however, the Company’s Directors’ Committee carries out the functions usually performed by this committee. It also promotes auditor independence by prohibiting auditors from providing certain non-audit services while conducting audits. The Company’s existing oversight and corporate governance practices fully honor the spirit and requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley reforms in

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many respects. For instance, auditor independence has been strengthened with the adoption of an auditor independence policy by the Company. See Item 16.A. — “Audit Committee Financial Expert.”

          The Company’s Board of Directors is committed to implementing measures that will promote investor confidence and market integrity. In response to Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the Company has formalized a methodology to ensure the accuracy and completeness of information disclosed to the market. The Company is committed to complying with the laws and regulations applicable in all countries in which the Company operates. Upon enactment of new laws and regulations resulting from, or coming into force from the provisions of Sarbanes-Oxley, the Company will adjust its corporate governance structure in a way so as to ascertain full compliance.

D. Employees

          As of December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008, the Company’s Chilean operations had 1,742, 2,085 and 2,328 employees, respectively. Personnel employed in the foreign subsidiaries totaled 399 employees as of December 31, 2008. The Company also hires temporary workers during the harvesting season, which in 2008 averaged 1,569 temporary workers.

          Eight labor unions represent an aggregate of approximately 560 of the Company’s employees (approximately 109 administrative employees, 66 sales employees, and 385 plant employees). Labor relations with unionized personnel are governed by collective bargaining agreements negotiated in 2008–2009 that expire in 2010–2011. The Company believes that it currently has a good working relationship with its labor unions; however, the Company is unable to predict the outcome of any future negotiations with such labor unions. Regarding the contract that expired in 2008, the negotiations are finished and the Company expects to formalize without any problems. There is another contract that expires in November 2009; both parties intend to negotiate and the Company expects to formalize without any problems.

          In certain circumstances, the Company pays severance benefits equivalent to five labor days for each year of services rendered by the employee. The Company has agreed with one labor union (representing ten of its workers) to pay such severance benefits to their members in all circumstances. Additionally, the Company has agreed with the 269 employees covered by one collective bargaining agreement to pay the equivalent of 5 days salary for each year of service in all circumstances. Under Chilean law, all employees who are terminated for reasons other than misconduct are entitled to the basic payment of one month’s salary for each year worked, or a six-month portion thereof, subject to a limit of 11 months’ severance pay for employees hired after August 4, 1981. Severance payments to employees hired before August 14, 1981 are not subject to this limit.

          The Company does not maintain any pension or retirement programs for its employees. Workers in Chile are covered by a national pension law which establishes a system of independent pension plans administered by the Administradoras de Fondos de Pensiones (“Pension Fund Administrators”). The Company has no liability for the performance of the pension plans or any pension payments to be made to the employees in Chile.

          All employees, including management, are entitled to a discount of 30% off the retail price on wine purchases from Company-owned facilities. Each employee may buy no more than two cases per month.

          All of the Company’s administrative employees participate, directly or indirectly, in an annual bonus pool equal to 4.0% of net profits in proportion to their salary.

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E.

Share Ownership

          The following table reflects the number of shares owned indirectly by the directors and executive officers and their percentage ownership of the Company at April 30, 2009. Executive officers not listed do not own shares.

Share Ownership of Directors and Senior Management(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No. of Shares
Owned

 

% of Total
Subscribed Shares(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eduardo Guilisasti Gana(3)

 

170,606,313

 

 

23.7

%

 

Rafael Guilisasti Gana(3)

 

169,192,840

 

 

23.5

%

 

Pablo Guilisasti Gana(3)

 

170,071,019

 

 

23.6

%

 

Isabel Guilisasti Gana(3)

 

3,334,032

 

 

0.5

%

 

Alfonso Larraín Santa María(4)

 

76,093,723

 

 

10.6

%

 

Francisco Marín Estévez(5)

 

61,911,356

 

 

8.6

%

 

Mariano Fontecilla de Santiago Concha(6)

 

27,172,906

 

 

3.8

%

 

Christian Skibsted Cortés(7)

 

15,954,489

 

 

2.2

%

 

Osvaldo Solar Venegas(9)

 

145,117

 

 

(8)

 

Thomas Domeyko C.(10)

 

9,350

 

 

(8)

 

Cristián Ceppi Lewin(11)

 

32,730

 

 

(8)

 

Carlos Halaby Riadi(12)

 

90,798

 

 

(8)

 

Adolfo Hurtado Cerda(13)

 

59,510

 

 

(8)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Directors and Executive Officers in the aggregate

 

362,011,859

 

 

50.34

%

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

(1)

Shares held indirectly through investment companies and not individually owned.

(2)

Calculated on the basis of 719,170,735 outstanding shares on April 30, 2009.

(3)

Eduardo Guilisasti Gana, Rafael Guilisasti Gana, José Guilisasti Gana and Pablo Guilisasti Gana (collectively, the “Family Principal Shareholders”) are the sons of Mr. Eduardo Guilisasti Tagle, the former Chairman of the Company. Isabel Guilisasti Gana is the sister of the Family Principal Shareholders. Mr. Eduardo Guilisasti Tagle died on August 20, 1998. The shares attributed to each Family Principal Shareholder include 82,913,705 and 83,421,707 shares held by Inversiones Totihue S.A. (“Totihue”) and Rentas Santa Bárbara S.A. (“Santa Bárbara”), respectively, as well as shares held directly or indirectly by members of such Family Principal Shareholder’s immediate family and affiliated entities. Totihue and Santa Bárbara are controlled by the Family Principal Shareholders pursuant to powers of attorney granted by the board of directors of Totihue and Santa Bárbara. Each power of attorney grants any two Family Principal Shareholders, acting together, the power to, among others, vote or direct the voting of, or dispose or direct the disposition of, the shares held by Totihue or Santa Bárbara, as the case may be. Mr. Eduardo Guilisasti Gana is the Company’s General Manager, Mr. Rafael Guilisasti Gana is the Company’s Vice Chairman and Mr. Pablo Guilisasti Gana is a director of the Company. Ms. Isabel Guilisasti Gana was named Marketing Manager Origin Wines on July, 2004. The address for Mr. Eduardo Guilisasti Gana and Mr. Rafael Guilisasti Gana is c/o Viña Concha y Toro S.A., Casilla 213, Avenida Nueva Tajamar 481, Torre Norte, Piso 15, Santiago, Chile. The address for Mr. Pablo Guilisasti Gana is c/o Frutícola Viconto S.A., Apoquindo 4775, Piso 16, oficina 1601, Las Condes, Santiago, Chile. The address for Ms. Isabel Guilisasti Gana is Viña Concha y Toro S.A., Avenida Nueva Tajamar 481, Torre Norte, Piso 15, Santiago, Chile. The other Family Principal Shareholder, Mr. José Guilisasti Gana, is neither director nor executive officer of the Company. The address for Mr. José Guilisasti Gana is Frutícola Viconto S.A., Apoquindo 4775, Piso 16, oficina 1601, Las Condes, Santiago, Chile.

(4)

Mr. Alfonso Larraín Santa María is the Company’s Chairman of the Board. The number of shares attributed to Mr. Larraín includes 760,491 shares held by his brother, Andrés Larraín Santa María and 150,000 shares held by his brother in-law, Carlos Saavedra Echeverría (managers of the Company), shares held by other members of his family and affiliated entities, and also includes 25,954,278 shares held by Fundación Cultura Nacional (“Cultura Nacional”). Cultura Nacional is a Chilean non-profit institution which primarily funds grade school religious education. Mr. Alfonso Larraín Santa María is the Chairman of Cultura Nacional. Mr. Larraín’s address is c/o Viña Concha y Toro S.A., Casilla 213, Avenida Nueva Tajamar 481, Torre Norte, Piso 15, Santiago, Chile.

(5)

Mr. Francisco Marín Estévez is a director of the Company. The number of shares attributed to Mr. Marín includes shares owned by members of his family and affiliated entities. Mr. Marín’s address is c/o Viña Concha y Toro S.A., Casilla 213, Avenida Nueva Tajamar 481, Torre Norte, Piso 15, Santiago, Chile.

(6)

Mr. Mariano Fontecilla de Santiago Concha is a director of the Company. The number of shares attributed to Mr. Fontecilla includes shares owned by members of his family and affiliated entities. Mr. Fontecilla’s address is c/o Viña Concha y Toro S.A., Casilla 213, Avenida Nueva Tajamar 481, Torre Norte, Piso 15, Santiago, Chile.

(7)

Mr. Christian Skibsted is a Director of the Company. The number of shares attributed to Mr. Skibsted includes shares owned by members of his family and affiliated entities. Mr. Skibsted’s address is c/o Alcántara 857, Las Condes, Santiago, Chile.

(8)

Less than 1%.

(9)

Mr. Osvaldo Solar Venegas is the Company’s Administration and Finance Manager. Mr. Solar’s address is c/o Viña Concha y Toro S.A., Casilla 213, Avenida Nueva Tajamar 481, Torre Norte, Piso 15, Santiago, Chile.

(10)

Mr. Thomas Domeyko C. is Corporate Export Manager North Zone. Mr. Domeyko’s address is c/o Viña Concha y Toro S.A., Casilla 213, Avenida Nueva Tajamar 481, Torre Norte, Piso 15, Santiago, Chile.

(11)

Mr. Cristián Ceppi L. is Corporate Export Manager South Zone. Mr. Ceppi’s address is c/o Viña Concha y Toro S.A., Casilla 213, Avenida Nueva Tajamar 481, Torre Norte, Piso 15, Santiago, Chile.

(12)

Mr. Carlos Halaby R. is Eonology Manager. Mr. Halaby’s address is c/o Viña Concha y Toro S.A., Casilla 213, Avenida Nueva Tajamar 481, Torre Norte, Piso 15, Santiago, Chile.

(13)

Mr. Adolfo Hurtado C. is General Manager of Viña Cono Sur. Mr. Hurtado’s address is c/o Viña Cono Sur, Avenida Nueva Tajamar 481, Torre Sur, Piso 21, Santiago, Chile.

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ITEM 7:

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

A. Major Shareholders

          The Company’s only outstanding voting securities are the shares of its Common Stock. According to the Company’s shareholder records, the Company’s 719,170,735 shares of Common Stock outstanding were held by 753 shareholders of record as of April 30, 2009. There are no differences in the voting rights of the shareholders.

          The principal shareholders of the Company are Rentas Santa Bárbara S.A. (“Santa Bárbara”), Inversiones Totihue S.A. (“Totihue”), AFP Provida S.A., AFP Habitat S.A., Inversiones Quivolgo S.A., The Bank of New York (according to Circular 1375 issued by the S.V.S. on February 12, 1998, hereinafter “Circular 1375 S.V.S.,” which states that the Depositary shall be the shareholder of record of the shares underlying the ADS), Fundación Cultura Nacional (“Cultura Nacional”), Inversiones GDF S.A., BICE Inversiones Corredora de Bolsa S.A., AFP Capital S.A., AFP Cuprum S.A., Constructora Santa Marta Ltda. (“Santa Marta”), Banco de Chile (Third party account Chapter XIV), La Gloria S.A. (“La Gloria”) and Foger Soc. Gestión Patrimonial Ltda.

          Santa Bárbara and Totihue are investment companies controlled by Eduardo Guilisasti Gana, Rafael Guilisasti Gana, José Guilisasti Gana and Pablo Guilisasti Gana (collectively, the “Family Principal Shareholders”). Inversiones GDF S.A., Santa Marta, La Gloria, Quivolgo and Foger Soc. Gestión Patrimonial Ltda. are investment companies controlled by directors of the Company.

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          For information concerning the beneficial ownership in shares of Common Stock of the Family Principal Shareholders and other Directors and Executive Officers of the Company, see Item 6 — “Directors, Senior Management and Employees — Share Ownership.” The following table sets forth certain information concerning direct ownership of the Company’s Common Stock with respect to the principal holders of the outstanding subscribed shares of Common Stock.

Direct Share Ownership of Principal Shareholders

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31st,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2007

 

2008

 

As of April 30, 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Principal Shareholders

 

No. of Shares
Owned

 

% of Total
Subscribed
Shares

 

No. of Shares
Owned

 

% of Total
Subscribed
Shares

 

No. of Shares
Owned

 

% of Total
Subscribed
Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rentas Santa Bárbara S.A. (2)

 

 

83,418,897

 

 

11.60

%

 

83,421,707

 

 

11.60

%

 

83,421,707

 

 

11.60

%

Inversiones Totihue S.A. (2)

 

 

82,889,605

 

 

11.53

%

 

82,913,705

 

 

11.53

%

 

82,913,705

 

 

11.53

%

AFP Provida S.A. (3)

 

 

41,748,344

 

 

5.81

%

 

48,400,018

 

 

6.73

%

 

48,737,352

 

 

6.78

%

AFP Habitat S.A. (3)

 

 

45,095,306

 

 

6.27

%

 

33,548,201

 

 

4.66

%

 

33,176,264

 

 

4.61

%

Inversiones Quivolgo S.A. (8)

 

 

21,207,506

 

 

2.95

%

 

21,207,506

 

 

2.95

%

 

27,470,006

 

 

3.82

%

The Bank of New York (1)

 

 

32,579,260

 

 

4.53

%

 

29,986,680

 

 

4.17

%

 

26,811,880

 

 

3.73

%

Fundación Cultura Nacional (5)

 

 

25,954,278

 

 

3.61

%

 

25,954,278

 

 

3.61

%

 

25,954,278

 

 

3.61

%

Inversiones GDF S.A. (6)

 

 

24,439,851

 

 

3.40

%

 

24,439,851

 

 

3.40

%

 

24,439,851

 

 

3.40

%

BICE Inversiones C. de Bolsa

 

 

501,432

 

 

0.07

%

 

21,105,587

 

 

2.93

%

 

23,231,842

 

 

3.23

%

AFP Capital S.A. (3)(4)

 

 

38,579,523

 

 

5.36

%

 

24,649,811

 

 

3.43

%

 

22,479,877

 

 

3.13

%

AFP Cuprum S.A. (3)

 

 

21,958,105

 

 

3.05

%

 

22,144,130

 

 

3.08

%

 

21,672,390

 

 

3.01

%

Constructora Santa Marta Ltda. (7)

 

 

21,457,885

 

 

2.98

%

 

21,457,885

 

 

2.98

%

 

21,457,885

 

 

2.98

%

B. de Chile C. Terceros Cap. XIV

 

 

22,003,870

 

 

3.06

%

 

19,949,695

 

 

2.77

%

 

20,506,000

 

 

2.85

%

Inversiones La Gloria Ltda. (8)

 

 

15,672,332

 

 

2.18

%

 

15,682,332

 

 

2.18

%

 

15,682,332

 

 

2.18

%

Foger Soc. Gestión Patrimonial Ltda. (7)

 

 

13,951,063

 

 

1.94

%

 

14,058,063

 

 

1.95

%

 

14,058,063

 

 

1.95

%

Total Largest 15 Shareholders

 

 

491,457,257

 

 

68.34

%

 

488,919,449

 

 

67.98

%

 

492,013,432

 

 

68.41

%

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Shareholders

 

 

227,713,478

 

 

31.66

%

 

230,251,286

 

 

32.02

%

 

227,157,303

 

 

31.59

%

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

719,170,735

 

 

100

%

 

719,170,735

 

 

100

%

 

719,170,735

 

 

100

%

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1)

Depositary Bank for the ADS.

(2)

Investment Company controlled by the Guilisasti Family (“Family Principal Shareholders”).

(3)

Chilean Pension Fund.

(4)

AFP Capital results from the merger, as of April 1, 2008, of AFP Bansander and AFP Santa María. The figures for December 2007 correspond to the addition of the shares held by both pension funds at that date.

(5)

Cultura Nacional is a Chilean non profit institution. Shares are attributed to Mr. Alfonso Larraín, its Chairman.

(6)

Investment Company controlled by Mr. Mariano Fontecilla de Santiago Concha.

(7)

Investment Company controlled by Mr. Francisco Marín Estévez.

(8)

Investment Company controlled by Mr. Alfonso Larraín Santa María.

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          Following the capital increase, as of May 15, 2009 the Company’s shares of Common Stock outstanding increased to 745,496,144. Direct ownership of the Company’s shares by the principal shareholders is detailed on the table below.

Direct Share Ownership of Principal Shareholders

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of May 15, 2009

 

 

 

 

 

Principal Shareholders

 

No. of Shares Owned

 

% of Total Subscribed Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rentas Santa Bárbara S.A. (2)

 

 

85,269,625

 

 

11.44

%

Inversiones Totihue S.A. (2)

 

 

87,606,086

 

 

11.75

%

AFP Provida S.A. (3)

 

 

50,577,015

 

 

6.78

%

AFP Habitat S.A. (3)

 

 

34,205,007

 

 

4.59

%

Inversiones Quivolgo S.A. (8)

 

 

28,831,551

 

 

3.87

%

The Bank of New York (1)

 

 

25,012,600

 

 

3.36

%

Fundación Cultura Nacional (5)

 

 

26,964,775

 

 

3.62

%

Inversiones GDF S.A. (6)

 

 

24,439,851

 

 

3.28

%

BICE Inversiones C. de Bolsa

 

 

24,350,125

 

 

3.27

%

AFP Capital S.A. (3)(4)

 

 

23,355,103

 

 

3.13

%

AFP Cuprum S.A. (3)

 

 

23,169,437

 

 

3.11

%

Constructora Santa Marta Ltda. (7)

 

 

22,293,321

 

 

2.99

%

B. de Chile C. Terceros Cap. XIV

 

 

21,463,488

 

 

2.88

%

Inversiones La Gloria Ltda. (8)

 

 

16,082,332

 

 

2.16

%

Foger Soc. Gestión Patrimonial Ltda. (7)

 

 

14,665,845

 

 

1.97

%

Total Largest 15 Shareholders

 

 

508,286,161

 

 

68.18

%

 

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Shareholders

 

 

237,209,983

 

 

31.82

%

 

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

745,496,144

 

 

100

%

 

 

   

 

   

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

(1)

Depositary Bank for the ADS.

(2)

Investment Company controlled by the Guilisasti Family (“Family Principal Shareholders”).

(3)

Chilean Pension Fund.

(4)

AFP Capital results from the merger, as of April 1, 2008, of AFP Bansander and AFP Santa María. The figures for December 2007 correspond to the addition of the shares held by both pension funds at that date.

(5)

Cultura Nacional is a Chilean non profit institution. Shares are attributed to Mr. Alfonso Larraín, its Chairman.

(6)

Investment Company controlled by Mr. Mariano Fontecilla de Santiago Concha.

(7)

Investment Company controlled by Mr. Francisco Marín Estévez.

(8)

Investment Company controlled by Mr. Alfonso Larraín Santa María.

          In August 1999, members of the Guilisasti family and other affiliated parties entered into a Shareholders’ Agreement relating to, among other issues, the transfer and voting of Common Stock. An English translation of such Shareholders’ Agreement was previously filed and is listed as Exhibit 3.4 to this Annual Report. See Item 19 — “Exhibits.”

          Pursuant to the Shareholders’ Agreement, each party that is a holder of Common Stock agreed to provide to Totihue and Santa Bárbara the right to purchase all or part of any shares the selling shareholder wishes to sell from time to time. In addition, both Santa Bárbara and Totihue agreed to provide to one another rights to purchase all or part of any Common Stock it wishes to sell from time to time. Santa Bárbara and Totihue will have 30 days from the date of receipt of notice of the proposed sale to accept the offer (in whole or in part) to purchase the selling shareholder’s Common Stock subject to the proposed sale.

          The preferential purchase rights of Santa Bárbara and Totihue described above are applicable in the case of transfer of subscription rights of shareholders party to the Shareholders’ Agreement resulting from a capital increase, as well as in the case of issuance of capital stock in the event of a merger or split-off. The preferential purchase rights of Santa Bárbara and Totihue are not applicable to a transfer of Common Stock to certain persons, including subsidiaries in which the transferor controls 75% or more of such subsidiary’s capital stock, and direct ascendants and descendants of such transferor.

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          The Shareholders’ Agreement is of indefinite duration and may be modified or terminated pursuant to a written agreement signed by the shareholders party to the Shareholders’ Agreement holding no less than 75% of the Common Stock subject to the Shareholders’ Agreement.

B. Related Party Transactions

          In the ordinary course of its business, the Company engages in transactions with its affiliates. In addition, the Company has engaged in transactions with directors and executive officers of the Company. A detail of all transactions realized with affiliates or related parties is presented in Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements – Balances and Transactions with Related Parties–. The principal transactions with such related parties during the last three fiscal years are as follows:

          Viñedos Emiliana. Viñedos Emiliana is a Chilean corporation (sociedad anónima abierta) which produces wines for export and domestic markets and is listed on the Chilean Exchanges. Viñedos Emiliana was originally a subsidiary of the Company until 1986, when the Company distributed shares of Viñedos Emiliana to the Company’s then existing shareholders. Although Viñedos Emiliana is a separate corporation, the Company and Viñedos Emiliana remain under common control. Certain of the principal shareholders of the Company own directly and indirectly approximately 59.65% of Viñedos Emiliana’s outstanding capital stock and, additionally, the Company and Viñedos Emiliana have other common shareholders. Viñedos Emiliana’s seven-member Board of Directors includes one of the Company’s seven directors (Alfonso Larraín Santa María). Viñedos Emiliana and the Company have various business dealings, the most significant of which are described below.

          The Company has a license from Viñedos Emiliana to use Viñedos Emiliana’s brand name in Chile. The Company bottles (or packages in Tetra Brik containers) and sells in Chile for its own account a portion of its varietal wine production under Viñedos Emiliana’s labels. The Company pays licensing fees to Viñedos Emiliana for the use of its labels. Licensing fees are based on the Company’s gross revenues from sales of wines under Viñedos Emiliana’s labels.

          Viñedos Emiliana does not have its own bottling facilities. Pursuant to a contract with Viñedos Emiliana, the Company bottles wine produced by Viñedos Emiliana. This wine is sold by Viñedos Emiliana in export markets for its own account under Viñedos Emiliana’s labels. The Company receives a per-bottle fee for bottling services provided to Viñedos Emiliana. This fee is for the same amount as the Company would charge to an unrelated wine producer for bottling services.

          With the Company’s consent, Banfi, the Company’s exclusive distributor in the United States, also acts as the exclusive distributor for Viñedos Emiliana’s wines in the United States.

          In 2008, the Company recognized Ch$1,451 million in revenues from Viñedos Emiliana, or 0.5% of total revenues, including mainly revenues from sales in bottling fees and sales of raw materials. In 2008, the Company paid Viñedos Emiliana Ch$241 million in licensing fees. The Company recognized revenues from Viñedos Emiliana of Ch$1,345 million in 2007 and Ch$2,116 million in 2006. The Company paid Viñedos Emiliana Ch$282 million in 2007 and Ch$253 million in 2006 in licensing fees.

          From time to time, the Company engages in other transactions with Viñedos Emiliana, including purchases of wine in bulk at market prices, grapes and other raw materials. In 2008, 2007 and 2006 total purchases from Viñedos Emiliana totaled Ch$1,256 million, Ch$1,382 million and Ch$1,453 million, respectively. Since 2006, the Company has leased to Viñedos Emiliana vineyards in production, the lease amounted Ch$190 million in 2008 and Ch$1,791 million in 2006. In 2007, the Company purchased a vineyard from Emiliana for an amount of Ch$2,498 million.

          Frutícola Viconto (“Frutícola”). Frutícola is the Company’s principal customer for fruit. In 2008 and 2006 the Company sold Ch$6.3 million and Ch$86 million, respectively, of fruit to Frutícola for export. In 2007, the Company did not sell fruit to Frutícola. The Company also purchases grapes from Frutícola for vinification. In 2008, 2007 and 2006, the Company purchased Ch$25 million, Ch$79 million and Ch$67 million of grapes from Frutícola, respectively. Frutícola is a Chilean corporation (sociedad anónima abierta) listed on the Chilean

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Exchanges. Frutícola was formerly a subsidiary of the Company until 1986 when the Company distributed Frutícola shares to the Company’s then existing shareholders.

          The Company and Frutícola are under common control. Two of the Company’s seven directors are members of Frutícola’s seven-member Board of Directors (Rafael Guilisasti Gana and Pablo Guilisasti Gana). Mr. Andrés Larraín Santa María, the Company’s Agricultural Manager, and Mr. Felipe Larraín Vial, son of the Company’s Chairman, are also directors of Frutícola. Certain Principal Shareholders directly and indirectly own approximately 57.18%of the outstanding common stock of Frutícola.

          In May 2008, the Company purchased a planted vineyard from Frutícola and water rights for a purchase price of Ch$3,779 million (approximately US$ 8 million). It is located in the Maipo Valley. The transaction was approved by the Directors Committee, in accordance with applicable law.

          Industria Corchera. In November of 2000, the Company acquired 49.6% of the capital stock of Industria Corchera through a direct purchase of shares from Quivolgo, Totihue and two investment companies controlled by a director of the Company. Based on a prior economic valuation of Industria Corchera by PriceWaterhouse, the Company invested a total of US$6 million. In November 2002, with the acquisition of 4,818 shares, representing 0.24% of the capital stock of Industria Corchera, the Company increased its ownership in Industria Conchera to 49.84%. In 2008, the Company increased its ownership to 49.96%.

          Industria Corchera is the primary cork supplier for the Company. The Company purchased Ch$7,745 million, Ch$8,360 million and Ch$7,111 million of cork and other raw material from Industria in 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The Company believes that the price and terms it receives from Industria Corchera are equivalent to those available from its other cork suppliers. Mr. Osvaldo Solar Venegas, the Company’s CFO is director of Industria Corchera.

          Viña Almaviva. Viña Almaviva is a 50-50 joint venture company between the Company and Baron Philippe de Rothschild. The Company purchases from Almaviva used French oak barrels (used during one aging season) and the Almaviva wine that is sold in Chile through Comercial Peumo. Total purchases from Almaviva in 2008, 2007 and 2006 were Ch$480 million, Ch$450 million and Ch$522 million, respectively. In addition, the Company sells to Almaviva raw materials and services. Sales to Almaviva totaled in 2008, 2007, and 2006, Ch$202 million, Ch$97 million and Ch$109 million, respectively.

          Related Transaction With Entities in Which the Directors and Executive Officers Have an Equity Interest. The Company purchases small quantities of grapes, plants and other services from entities in which several of its directors, executive officers or members of their families have interests. In 2008, 2007 and 2006, the Company purchased an aggregate of approximately Ch$1,726 million, Ch$1,429 million and Ch$1,782 million, respectively, of such goods and services from such entities.

          Other. Article 89 of the Chilean Corporation Law requires that the Company’s transactions with related parties be on a market basis or on terms similar to those customarily prevailing in the market. Directors and executive officers of companies that violate Article 89 are liable for losses resulting from such violation. In addition, Article 44 of the Chilean Corporation Law provides that any transaction in which a director has a personal interest or is acting on behalf of a third party may be approved only when the board of directors has been informed of such director’s interest and the terms of such transactions are similar to those prevailing in the market. Chilean law requires that an interested director abstain from voting on such a transaction. See Item 10 — “Additional Information — Estatutos (By-Laws) — Directors” for further information relating to conflict of interest transactions. Resolutions approving such transactions must be reported to the Company’s shareholders at the next shareholder’s meeting. Violation of Article 44 may result in administrative or criminal sanctions and civil liability to the Company and shareholders or interested third parties who suffer losses as a result of such violation. The Company believes that it has complied with the requirements of Article 89 and Article 44 in all transactions with related parties during fiscal year 2008.

          For additional information concerning the Company’s transactions with affiliates and other related parties, see Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements — “Balances and Transactions with Related Parties.”

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ITEM 8:

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

          See Item 18 — “Financial Statements” and the financial statements referred to therein for the Consolidated Financial Stements and other financial information.

Wine Exports

          Viña Concha y Toro and its subsidiaries export from Chile to 130 countries. Concha y Toro is the largest exporter in Chile. The Company also exports wine from Argentina through the subsidiary, Trivento. Trivento is the second largest wine exporter by volume in Argentina. See “Item 4: Information on the Company — Company Sales — Argentina”.

          The following table presents wine exports by volume, in Chilean pesos and as a percentage of total sales for the last three years.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exports by Volume and Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exports (thousand – liters)

 

116,747

 

 

149,868

 

 

164,894

 

 

% of total sales

 

60.1

%

 

63.3

%

 

66.8

%

 

Exports (Ch$ million)

 

187,088

 

 

242,436

 

 

251,716

 

 

% of total sales

 

74.1

%

 

77.9

%

 

78.1

%

 

Legal and Arbitration Proceedings

          The Company is not involved in any litigation or arbitration proceedings which, if determined adversely to the Company, individually or in the aggregate, would have a material adverse effect on the Company and its subsidiaries taken as a whole, nor to the Company’s knowledge are any such proceedings threatened.

Policy on Dividend Distributions

          In accordance with Chilean law, the Company must distribute cash dividends equal to at least 30% of the Company’s annual net income calculated in accordance with Chilean GAAP, unless otherwise decided by a unanimous vote of the holders of the shares, and unless and to the extent that the Company has accumulated losses. If there is no net income in a given year, the Company may elect, but is not legally obligated, to distribute dividends out of retained earnings. Shareholders who do not expressly elect to receive a dividend other than in cash are legally presumed to have decided to receive the dividend in cash. A U.S. holder of ADS may, in the absence of an effective registration statement under the Securities Act or an available exemption from the registration requirement thereunder, effectively be required to receive a dividend in cash.

          The Company’s dividend policy approved at the general shareholders’ meeting is to distribute 40% of net earnings. For fiscal year 2008, interim dividends Nos. 232, 233 and 234 of Ch$2.50 per share were paid on September 30, 2008, December 30, 2008, and March 31, 2009, respectively. A final dividend No. 235 of Ch$12.05 per share was paid on May 12, 2009 against the profits of the 2008 fiscal year. Total dividends disbursed against the profits of 2008 fiscal year were 40% of net earnings.

          For fiscal year 2009, the Board approved to pay three provisional dividends of Ch$2.50 per share, charged against the profits for fiscal year 2009. These will be paid on September 30, 2009, December 30, 2009, and March 31, 2010, while the remaining profits up to a limit of 40% of the earnings shall be disbursed in May 2010.

          The above detailed dividend policy is the Board’s intent; however, fulfillment thereof will be contingent on cash flows. Consequently, at the annual shareholders’ meeting, the Board shall solicit shareholder approval to modify the amounts and payment dates should the necessity arise.

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          The following table sets forth the dividends paid per share of common stock in respect of each of the years indicated:

 

 

 

 

 

Fiscal year,

 

Total Dividends Paid
Ch$ per share (1)

 

 

 

 

 

2004

 

12.62

 

 

2005

 

10.60

 

 

2006

 

9.00

 

 

2007

 

18.95

 

 

2008

 

19.55

 

 


 

 

(1)

Dividends per share are expressed in historical pesos and correspond to interim and final dividend charged against net income of the corresponding fiscal year. The final dividend with respect to each year is declared and paid within the first five months of the subsequent year.

Significant Changes

          No significant changes have occurred since the date of our last annual financial statements.

 

 

ITEM 9:

THE OFFER AND LISTING

          Prior to the offerings of the ADS and the shares of Common Stock in October 1994, there was no public market for such securities in the United States. The Common Stock is currently traded on the Chilean Exchanges. In 2008, trading on the Santiago Stock Exchange accounted for approximately 87% of the trading volume of the Common Stock in Chile. The ADS are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and trade under the symbol “VCO.”

          The tables below show, for the periods indicated, high and low closing sale prices of a share of Common Stock in nominal Chilean pesos and the quarterly shares trading volume of the Common Stock on the Santiago Stock Exchange. The U.S. dollar figures reflect, for the periods indicated, actual high and low closing prices for the ADS on the New York Stock Exchange in the United States. The ADS may or may not actually trade at 20 times the price per share. As of Monday October 3, 2005 the ratio of one (1) ADS representing fifty (50) ordinary shares was changed to one (1) ADS representing twenty (20) ordinary shares. Therefore, as of October 3, 2005, Viña Concha y Toro’s ADS quotation will correspond initially, to the closing quotation of September 30, 2005 divided by 2.5 (two and one half). See Item 3 — “Key Information — Exchange Rates” for the exchange rates applicable during the periods set forth below. The following information is not restated in constant Chilean pesos.

Annual High and Low Closing Sale Prices

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chilean Pesos
Per Shares(2)

 

U.S. Dollars Per
ADS(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year Ended December

 

High

 

Low

 

High

 

Low

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2004

 

880.0

 

 

474.99

 

 

75.25

 

 

39.86

 

 

2005

 

1,120.0

 

 

695.0

 

 

99.50

 

 

26.00

*

 

2006

 

850.0

 

 

679.9

 

 

32.29

 

 

25.12

 

 

2007

 

1,375.0

 

 

800.0

 

 

55.16

 

 

29.81

 

 

2008

 

1,132.7

 

 

780.0

 

 

43.35

 

 

26.01

 

 

*On October 3, 2005 the ratio of 1 ADR to common stock changed from 1:50 to 1:20

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Quarterly High and Low Closing Sale Prices

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chilean Stock Trading

 

ADR Trading

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chilean Pesos
Per Shares(2)

 

 

 

U.S. Dollars Per
ADS(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year

 

Quarter

 

Share
Volume(000)(1)

 

High

 

Low

 

Share
Volume(3)

 

High

 

Low

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1st Quarter

 

32,671.42

 

 

810.0

 

 

718.0

 

 

556,400

 

 

30.94

 

 

27.02

 

 

 

 

2nd Quarter

 

17,295.78

 

 

770.0

 

 

679.9

 

 

430,800

 

 

29.55

 

 

25.12

 

 

 

 

3rd Quarter

 

23,516.96

 

 

810.0

 

 

723.0

 

 

361,000

 

 

30.10

 

 

26.44

 

 

 

 

4th Quarter

 

38,603.05

 

 

850.0

 

 

785.0

 

 

570,200

 

 

32.29

 

 

29.45

 

 

2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1st Quarter

 

35,606.37

 

 

985.0

 

 

800.0

 

 

444,700

 

 

36.72

 

 

29.81

 

 

 

 

2nd Quarter

 

32,894.85

 

 

1,375.0

 

 

900.0

 

 

442,600

 

 

51.71

 

 

33.11

 

 

 

 

3rd Quarter

 

26,678.12

 

 

1,320.0

 

 

1,060.0

 

 

602,300

 

 

51.03

 

 

40.33

 

 

 

 

4th Quarter

 

25,519.12

 

 

1,328.0

 

 

950.0

 

 

621,920

 

 

55.16

 

 

38.01

 

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1st Quarter

 

35,384.01

 

 

1,040.0

 

 

780.0

 

 

398,559

 

 

43.35

 

 

32.70

 

 

 

 

2nd Quarter

 

47,897.82

 

 

959.9

 

 

804.9

 

 

515,685

 

 

41.00

 

 

33.76

 

 

 

 

3rd Quarter

 

34,682.18

 

 

1,050.0

 

 

835.7

 

 

350,830

 

 

40.47

 

 

26.48

 

 

 

 

4th Quarter

 

38,486.08

 

 

1,132.7

 

 

825.0

 

 

253,563

 

 

34.60

 

 

26.01

 

 

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1st Quarter

 

16,744.67

 

 

1,100.0

 

 

931.0

 

 

251,533

 

 

37.75

 

 

29.82

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Month ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

November, 2008

19,832.52

 

 

1,132.7

 

 

920.0

 

 

82,842

 

 

33.49

 

 

26.50

 

 

December, 2008

9,364.48

 

 

1,120.0

 

 

950.0

 

 

81,270

 

 

31.50

 

 

28.32

 

 

January, 2009

4,834.06

 

 

1,050.0

 

 

950.0

 

 

84,727

 

 

34.40

 

 

28.50

 

 

February, 2009

2,193.85

 

 

1,100.0

 

 

950.0

 

 

52,858

 

 

37.75

 

 

32.20

 

 

March, 2009

9,716.77

 

 

1,000.0

 

 

931.0

 

 

113,948

 

 

34.08

 

 

29.82

 

 

April, 2009

6,787.88

 

 

998.8

 

 

945.0

 

 

135,769

 

 

34.07

 

 

31.49

 

 


 

 

 

*On October 3, 2005 the ratio of 1 ADR to common stock changed from 1:50 to 1:20. This means that the ADR price US$34.24 for the new ratio corresponds to 85.60 on the former ratio.


 

 

 

 

 

(1) Source: Santiago Stock Exchange.

(2) Source: Santiago Stock Exchange. Chilean pesos per share reflect nominal price at trade date.

(3) Source: Monthly Report-The Bank of New York. Reflects actual high/low closing prices.

According to the Company’s records, as of April, 2009, there were 751 holders of record of the Common Stock. Only the Depositary, as shareholder of record for the shares underlying the ADS (according to Circular 1375 S.V.S.), has an address in the United States.

          At an Extraordinary Shareholder’s Meeting held on December 18, 2008, a capital increase was approved for approximately Ch$30,000 million. The capital increase of the Company was effected through the issuance of 28,000,000 common, nominative and no par value shares. The preferencial option period for subscription commenced on April 15, 2009 and ended on May 15, 2009. In this period a total of 26,325,409 shares were subscribed. Following the capital increase the total number of shares in circulation (subscribed and fully paid), as of May 15, 2009 increased to 745,496,144 from 719,170,735. On May 28, 2009 the Company’s board of directors adopted a plan to offer the remaining 1,674,591 unsubscribed shares from the preferential option period to the Company’s employees at the same price (Ch$930) and subject to the same conditions as offered to the shareholders.

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ITEM 10:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A. Estatutos (By-Laws)

          The following is a summary of certain information regarding the Company’s By-Laws and provisions of Chilean law. This summary is not complete. For a complete overview of the provisions of the By-Laws discussed in this summary, you are encouraged to read the Company’s By-Laws, previously filed and incorporated by reference as Exhibit 1.1 to this Annual Report. See Item 19 — “Exhibits.”

          Registration and corporate purposes. The Company is a corporation (sociedad anónima abierta) organized by means of a public deed (escritura pública) dated December 31, 1921, the abstract of which was recorded on Page 1051, Number 875, of Santiago’s Registry of Commerce in 1922 and published in Chile’s Official Gazette on November 6, 1922. Its existence was approved by a Supreme Decree Number 1556, dated October 18, 1922. After corporate amendments were made, the Company’s public deed was recorded on Page 15,664, Number 12,447 of Santiago’s Registry of Commerce in 1999 and recorded at Chile’s Securities Registry of the Superintendency of Securities under No. 0043 on June, 14, 1982. As set forth in Article 2 of the Company’s By-Laws, the purposes of the Company are: the operation and marketing of the wine-making industry in all its forms and all its distinct phases, whether with its own stock or stock purchased from third parties; the operation of agricultural real estate owed by the Company or leased from third parties; and the carrying out of real estate investments including acquiring, transferring and constructing real estate, either with its own personnel or through third parties.

          Directors. Under the Chilean Corporation Law, a corporation may not enter into a contract or agreement in which a director has a direct or indirect interest (a conflicting interest transaction) without prior approval by the Board of Directors, and only if the terms of the conflicting interest transaction are similar to those of an arm’s length transaction.

          If the conflicting interest transaction involves a “material amount,” the Board of Directors is required to produce a statement declaring in advance that the conflicting interest transaction is similar in its terms to an arm’s length transaction. A conflicting interest transaction is deemed to involve a “material amount” if the amount involved is both greater than 2,000 Unidades de Fomento (as of May 31, 2009, approximately US$75,100) and exceeds 1% of the assets of the corporation, or if the amount exceeds 20,000 Unidades de Fomento (as of May 31, 2009, approximately US$751,000) regardless of the size of the transaction. If the Board of Directors believes that it is not possible to ascertain whether the conflicting interest transaction is similar to an arm’s length transaction, it may reject the conflicting interest transaction, or appoint independent advisors to make such a determination. If the Board appoints independent advisors, the report prepared by the advisors must be made available to the shareholders and the Board of Directors for 20 business days from the date the report was received from the independent advisors.

          The shareholders will be notified in writing of the receipt of the report. After this period the Board may approve or reject the subject transaction, but the Board is not required to follow the independent advisors’ conclusion. The Board may treat the conflicting interest transaction and the report as confidential information. Shareholders representing at least 5% of the voting shares of the Company may request the Board to call a shareholders’ meeting in order to approve or reject the conflicting interest transaction by a two-thirds majority of the outstanding voting shares.

          Interested directors are excluded from all decisions of the Board relating to the conflicting interest transaction. All decisions adopted by the Board in respect of the conflicting interest transaction must be reported in the following shareholders’ meeting. The controller of the corporation or the related party who intends to enter into the conflicting interest transaction shall make available to the Board of Directors, at the time the transaction is being considered by the Board, all information relating to the transaction filed with any non-Chilean regulatory entities or stock exchanges. If a suit for damages arises from such a transaction, the defendant (i.e., one or more directors, the controller, a related party, or all of the foregoing) bears the burden of proof that the transaction was on terms equally or more beneficial to the corporation than an arm’s length transaction, unless the conflicting interest transaction had been previously approved by the shareholders.

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          The amount of any director’s remuneration is established each year at the annual shareholders’ meeting. Directors are not entitled to vote on any proposal relating to compensation for themselves or any member of the Board.

          Directors are forbidden from borrowing or otherwise making use of corporate money or assets for their own benefit, unless previously authorized by the Board of Directors. Directors are also prohibited from borrowing or otherwise making use of corporate money or assets for the benefit of companies in which such directors are either directors or owners of a 10% interest or more, unless previously authorized by the Board of Directors. Directors who receive such loans are excluded from voting on that matter. However, shareholders’ authorization is not required if authorized by the Board of Directors. These rules can only be modified by law.

          It is not necessary to hold shares of the Company to be elected a director, and there is no age limit established for the retirement of directors.

          Rights, preferences and restrictions regarding shares. At least 30% of the Company’s annual net income calculated in accordance with Chilean GAAP is required to be distributed in cash to the shareholders, unless the shareholders unanimously decide otherwise. Any remaining profits may be used to establish a reserve fund (that may be capitalized at any time, amending the corporate By-Laws, by the vote of a majority of the voting stock issued), or to pay future dividends.

          Compulsory minimum dividends become due thirty days after the date on which the shareholders meeting has approved the distribution of profits for that fiscal year. Any additional dividends approved by the shareholders become due on the date set by the shareholders or the Board of Directors.

          Dividends are to be paid quarterly and whenever the corporate treasury has accumulated sufficient funds to pay shareholders the equivalent of at least 5% of the book value of their stock. Accrued dividends that corporations fail to pay or make available to their shareholders within certain periods are to be adjusted from the date on which those dividends became due and that of actual payment. Overdue dividends will accrue annual interest established for adjustable operations over the same period.

          Dividends and other cash benefits unclaimed by shareholders after five years from the date on which they became due will become the property of the Chilean Fire Department.

          The Company has only one class of shares and, therefore, there are no preferences or limitations on the voting rights of shareholders. Each shareholder is entitled to one vote per share. In shareholders’ meetings, determinations are generally made by a simple majority of shareholders entitled to vote. However, the Chilean Corporation Law provides that certain determinations require the vote of a two-thirds majority of the voting stock issued.

          The Company’s directors are elected every three years and their terms are not staggered. Chilean law does not permit cumulative voting. However, shareholders may accumulate their votes in favor of just one person or distribute their votes to more than one person. In addition, by unanimous agreement of the shareholders present and entitled to vote, the vote may be omitted and the election made by acclamation.

          In the event of liquidation, the Chilean Corporation Law provides that corporations may carry out distributions to shareholders on account of a reimbursement of capital only after the payment of corporate indebtedness.

          There are no redemption or sinking fund provisions applicable to the Company, nor are there any liabilities to shareholders relating to future capital calls by the corporation.

          Under Chilean law, certain provisions affect an existing or prospective holder of securities as a result of the shareholder owning a substantial number of shares. The Securities Market Law establishes that (a) any person who, directly or indirectly, (i) owns 10% or more of the subscribed capital of a corporation (the “majority shareholders”) whose shares are registered in the Securities Registry of the Superintendency of Securities, or (ii) owns any such

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percentage because of the purchase of shares; and (b) all directors, the chief executive officer and the other principal officers of any corporation whose shares are registered with the Superintendency of Securities, regardless of the number of shares they own, must report any purchase or sale of shares made by such persons or entities within two business days of such transactions to the Superintendency of Securities and to each of the stock exchanges in Chile where such corporation has securities registered. In addition, majority shareholders must inform the Superintendency of Securities and the stock exchanges with respect to whether the purchase is aimed at acquiring control of the corporation or merely a financial investment.

          The Securities Market Law also provides that when one or more persons intend to take over a corporation subject to oversight by the Superintendency of Securities, they must give prior public notice. This notice must include the price to be offered per share and the conditions of the proposed transaction, including the expected manner of acquiring the shares.

          Chapter XXV of the Securities Market Law was enacted in order that controlling shareholders share with minority shareholders the benefits of a change of control, by requiring that certain share acquisitions be made pursuant to a tender offer.

          The Chilean Corporation Law provides shareholders with preemptive rights. The Act requires that options to purchase stock representing capital increases in corporations and debentures duly convertible into stock of the issuing corporation, or any other securities extending future rights over such stock, must be offered, at least once, to existing shareholders, proportionally to the number of shares owned by them. A corporation must distribute any bonus stock in the same manner.

          The Chilean Corporation Law also provides shareholders with a right to withdraw from a corporation in certain situations. Unless there is an ongoing bankruptcy proceeding, if a shareholders’ meeting approves any of the following matters, dissenting shareholders will be automatically entitled to withdraw from the corporation upon payment by the corporation of the market value of their shares:

 

 

 

 

a)

conversion of the corporation into a different type of legal entity;

 

 

 

 

b)

merger of the corporation;

 

 

 

 

c)

disposition of 50% or more of the assets of the corporation, whether or not including the liabilities;

 

 

 

 

d)

guarantee of a third party’s liabilities with collateral exceeding 50% of the corporation’s assets;

 

 

 

 

e)

establishment of preferences in connection with a series of shares, or any other modification of existing preferences, in which case only dissenting shareholders in the affected series will have the right to withdraw; and curing certain errors or defects affecting the corporate charter, or amending the By-Laws in respect of one or more of the matters listed above.

          In addition, shareholders may withdraw if a person becomes the owner of two-thirds of the outstanding shares of the corporation as a consequence of a share acquisition and such person does not make a tender offer for the remaining shares within 30 days.

          The Company’s By-Laws do not provide for additional circumstances under which shareholders may withdraw.

          Action necessary to change the rights of holders of stock. Rights of shareholders are established by law and pursuant to the By-Laws of a corporation. Any change to the rights of shareholders must be adopted by a majority of shareholders or, in some cases, by a two-thirds majority vote, as discussed above. However, the amendment of certain rights requires a unanimous vote of the shareholders, including the right of shareholders to receive at least 30% of the net profits for each fiscal year. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no decision of the shareholders can deprive a shareholder from his proprietary interest in its stock.

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          The Company’s By-Laws do not provide for additional conditions in connection with matters described in this subsection.

          Shareholders’ meetings. Annual shareholders’ meetings are to be held during the months of January, February, March or April of each year. During the meetings, determinations are made relating to particular matters, which may or may not be specifically indicated in the notice of such meeting. The quorum for a shareholders’ meeting is established by the presence, in person or by proxy, of shareholders representing at least an absolute majority (50% plus one) of the issued voting stock of the Company; if a quorum is not present at the first meeting, the meeting can be reconvened and upon the meeting being reconvened, shareholders present at the reconvened meeting are deemed to constitute a quorum regardless of the percentage of the voting stock represented. In that case, decisions will be made by the absolute majority of stock with voting rights present or otherwise represented. The following matters are specifically reserved for annual meetings:

 

 

 

 

a)

review of the state of the corporation and of the reports of internal and independent auditors, and the approval or rejection of the annual report, balance sheet, financial statements and records submitted by the officers or liquidators of the corporation;

 

 

 

 

b)

distribution of profits, including the distribution of dividends;

 

 

 

 

c)

election or revocation of regular and alternate Board members, liquidators and management supervisors;

 

 

 

 

d)

determinations regarding compensation of the Board members;

 

 

 

 

e)

designation of a newspaper to publish the notice of meetings; and

 

 

 

 

f)

in general, any other matter to be dealt with by the annual meeting relating to the Company and not specifically reserved to extraordinary shareholders’ meetings.

          Extraordinary shareholders’ meetings may be held at any time. During extraordinary meetings, determinations are made relating to any matter which Chilean law or the Company’s By-Laws reserve for consideration at such extraordinary meetings, which matters shall be expressly set forth in the relevant notice. Whenever in an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting determinations must be made relating to matters specifically reserved to annual meetings, the operation and decisions of such extraordinary meeting will follow the requirements applicable to annual meetings.

          The following matters are specifically reserved for extraordinary meetings:

 

 

 

 

a)

dissolution of the corporation;

 

 

 

 

b)

transformation, merger or spin off of the corporation, and amendments to its By-Laws;

 

 

 

 

c)

issuance of bonds or debentures convertible into stock;

 

 

 

 

d)

transfer of corporate fixed assets and liabilities; and

 

 

 

 

e)

guarantees of third parties’ obligations, except when these third parties are affiliated companies (in which case approval of the Board of Directors will suffice).

          In addition to the above, annual and extraordinary shareholders’ meetings must be called by the Board of Directors in the following circumstances:

 

 

 

- when requested by shareholders representing at least 10% of issued stock; and

 

 

 

- when required by the Superintendency of Securities.

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          Only holders of stock registered in the Record of Shareholders five days before the date of the pertinent meeting may participate with the right to speak and vote in shareholders’ meetings. Directors and officers other than shareholders may participate in shareholders’ meetings with the right to speak.

          Shareholders may be represented at meetings by other individuals, regardless of whether or not those persons are shareholders themselves. Representation must be conferred five days before the date of the relevant meeting, in writing, and for the total number of shares held by the shareholder.

          Limitations on the right to own securities. The right to own any kind of property is guaranteed by the Chilean Constitution, and the Chilean Corporation Law does not contain any general limitation regarding the right to own securities. There are, however, certain limitations on the right of foreigners to own securities of Chilean corporations, but only for certain special types of companies. The Company’s securities are not restricted by these limitations, and the Company’s By-Laws do not contain restrictions or limitations in this respect.

          Takeover defenses. The Company’s By-Laws do not contain any provisions that would have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control of the Company and that would operate only with respect to a merger, acquisition or corporate restructuring involving the Company (or any of its subsidiaries).

          Ownership threshold. The Company’s By-Laws do not contain any ownership threshold above which shareholder ownership must be disclosed.

          Changes in capital. The By-Laws do not impose any conditions that are more stringent than those required by law for effecting changes in the capital of the Company.

B. Material Contracts

          Viña Almaviva. On June 30, 1997, the Company entered into a joint venture with Baron Philippe de Rothschild S.A. (“Rothschild S.A.”), a French company, establishing Viña Almaviva S.A. (formerly “Baron Philippe de Rothschild - Concha y Toro S.A.”) for the production of “Primer Orden” wines in Chile. For a discussion of Viña Almaviva, see Item 4 — “Information on the Company — History and Development of the Company.”

          Industria Corchera. In November of 2000, the Company purchased 49.6% of the capital stock of Industria Corchera from certain directors of the Company. In November, 2002 the Company increased its ownership to 49.84%. In 2008, the Company increased its ownership to 49.96%. See Item 7 — “Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions — Related Party Transactions” for a discussion of the acquisition and the agreements with Industria Corchera.

          In connection with this acquisition, the Company and Amorim entered into a shareholders’ agreement establishing provisions, among others, for the transfer of shares and other agreements in relation to the administration of Industria Corchera. An English translation of the shareholders’ agreement between the Company and Amorim was previously filed and is listed as Exhibit 4.2 to this Annual Report. See Item 19 — “Exhibits.” The Company and Amorim jointly own 99.93% of the capital stock of Industria Corchera.

C. Exchange Controls

          The Central Bank of Chile is responsible for, among other things, monetary policies and control of foreign exchange transactions.

          The Law of the Central Bank of Chile authorizes the Central Bank of Chile to regulate foreign exchange transactions, including those relating to ADS facilities. At the time the ADS facility was issued, the Central Bank had issued certain regulations (the “Former Regulations”) imposing the obligation to obtain the previous authorization from the Central Bank of Chile and the execution of an agreement with such bank in order to proceed with an ADS facility.

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          Due to the above, the ADS facility is subject to a contract between the Depositary, the Company and the Central Bank of Chile (the “Foreign Investment Contract”) that grants the Depositary and the holders of the ADS access to Chile’s Formal Exchange Market and permits the Depositary to remit dividends received from the Company to holders of ADS without restriction. The Foreign Investment Contract is currently in force and will continue to govern the ADS facility until all parties agree to terminate it. If the Foreign Investment Contract is terminated, the ADS facility would then become subject to the New Regulations (as defined below). Under Chilean legislation, a Foreign Investment Contract may not be altered or affected adversely by actions of the Central Bank of Chile.

          The Central Bank of Chile adopted a new Foreign Exchange Regulations Compendium (the “New Regulations”) published in the Official Gazette on January 23, 2002, and effective as of March 1, 2002. The New Regulations impose only three levels of restrictions or obligations on foreign exchange transactions in Chile: (i) certain transactions requiring exchange of foreign currency must be conducted through the Formal Exchange Market (i.e., a commercial bank) and reported to the Central Bank of Chile (e.g., investments, loans, deposits and certain other transactions in excess of US$10,000); (ii) certain transactions requiring exchange of foreign currency to be remitted abroad must be conducted through the Formal Exchange Market without any reporting obligation (e.g., all license and royalty payments to be remitted abroad); and (iii) certain transactions requiring exchange of foreign currency must only be reported to the Central Bank of Chile (i.e., payments regarding import and export transactions, etc.).

          Because the Law of the Central Bank of Chile authorizes the Central Bank of Chile to regulate foreign exchange transactions, including those relating to ADS facilities, more restrictive regulations on foreign exchange affecting ADS holders of the Company at any time may be imposed. Therefore, in the event the Foreign Investment Contract were terminated, an amendment to the New Regulations could, among other things, restrict the ability of ADS holders to dispose of the underlying shares of Common Stock of the ADS or to repatriate proceeds of the Common Stock. The duration or impact of any such restrictions would be difficult to assess.

          The following is a summary of certain provisions that are contained in the Foreign Investment Contract. This summary does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Foreign Investment Contract and Chapter XXVI of the former Foreign Exchange Regulations, which were filed as Exhibits 2.2 and 4.4, respectively, to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form F-1 (No. 33-84298) and incorporated by reference herein. Although Chapter XXVI of the former Foreign Exchange Regulations is no longer in force, its terms do apply to the Company through the Foreign Investment Contract.

          Under Chapter XXVI of the former Foreign Exchange Regulations and the Foreign Investment Contract, the Central Bank of Chile agreed to grant to the Depositary, on behalf of ADS holders, and to any investor neither resident nor domiciled in Chile who withdraws Common Stock upon delivery of ADS (such shares of Common Stock being referred to herein as “Withdrawn Shares”), access to the Formal Exchange Market to convert pesos to U.S. dollars (and to remit such dollars outside of Chile) in respect of shares of Common Stock represented by ADS or Withdrawn Shares, including amounts received as (a) cash dividends; (b) proceeds from the sale in Chile of Withdrawn Shares; (c) proceeds from the sale in Chile of rights to subscribe for additional shares of Common Stock; (d) proceeds from the liquidation, merger or consolidation of the Company; and (e) other distributions, including, without limitation, those resulting from any recapitalization, as a result of holding shares of Common Stock represented by ADS or Withdrawn Shares. However, Chapter XXVI also provided that access to the Formal Exchange Market for repatriation of the sales proceeds of Withdrawn Shares or distributions thereon would be conditioned upon receipt by the Central Bank of Chile of certification by the Depositary (or the custodian on its behalf) that such Shares had been withdrawn in exchange for ADS, a waiver of the benefits of the Foreign Investment Contract until such Withdrawn Shares were redeposited, and the Withdrawn Shares are redeposited with the Depositary. Investors receiving Withdrawn Shares in exchange for ADS will have the right to redeposit such shares in exchange for ADS, provided that the conditions to redeposit are satisfied. For a description of the Formal Exchange Market, see Item 3 — “Key Information — Exchange Rates.”

          Chapter XXVI of the former Foreign Exchange Regulations provided that access to the Formal Exchange Market for repatriation of dividend or distribution payments would be conditioned upon certification by the Company to the Central Bank of Chile that a dividend or distribution payment had been made and any applicable tax had been withheld. Cash, dividends and other distributions paid by the Company with respect to ADS held by a

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non-Chilean resident holder are subject to a 35% Chilean withholding tax, which is withheld by the Company. However, stock dividends are deemed a non taxable event pursuant to Chilean Income Tax Law, thus, not subject to Chilean taxation. See Item 10 — “Additional Information — Taxation.”

          Chapter XXVI of the former Foreign Exchange Regulations and the Foreign Investment Contract provide that a person who brings foreign currency into Chile must convert it into Chilean pesos (Liquidation restriction) on the same date and has five days within which to invest in shares of Common Stock in order to receive the benefits of the Foreign Investment Contract. If such person decides within such period not to acquire shares of Common Stock, he can access the Formal Exchange Market to reacquire U.S. dollars, provided that the applicable request to purchase U.S. dollars is presented to the Central Bank of Chile within five days, plus two additional days to request the Central Bank authorization of the initial conversion into pesos. Shares acquired as described above may be deposited for ADS and receive the benefits of the Foreign Investment Contract, subject to receipt by the Central Bank of Chile of a certificate from the Depositary (or the Custodian on its behalf) that such deposit has been effected and that the related ADS have been issued and a declaration from the person making such deposit waiving the benefits of the Foreign Investment Contract with respect to the deposited shares of Common Stock.

          Access to the Formal Exchange Market under any of the circumstances described above is not automatic. Pursuant to former Chapter XXVI, such access required approval of the Central Bank of Chile based on a request presented through a banking institution established in Chile. The Foreign Investment Contract provides that if the Central Bank of Chile has not acted on such request within seven banking days, the request will be deemed approved.

          As noted above, all the rights, procedures and exchange benefits contained in the Foreign Investment Contract are still in force in connection with the ADS issuance.

D. Taxation

          The following discussion is a summary of certain Chilean and U.S. federal income tax considerations relating to an investment in the ADS or the shares. The discussion is based on current law and is for general information only. Moreover, while the Company’s tax advisors believe this discussion to be a correct interpretation of existing laws in force as of the date of this Annual Report, no assurances can be given that the courts or tax authorities responsible for the administration of such laws will agree with this interpretation or that changes in such laws will not occur. In addition, the discussion does not address all possible tax consequences relating to an investment in the ADS or the shares.

          Each holder of ADS or shares of Common Stock should consult his or her own tax advisor regarding the particular tax consequences of the purchase, ownership and disposition of ADS or shares of Common Stock.

          Chile

          There is no Double Taxation Treaty between Chile and the United States, although negotiations continue taking place. Accordingly, the following discussion is based exclusively on Chilean domestic tax legislation.

          The discussion summarizes the material Chilean income tax consequences of the purchase, ownership and disposition of ADS or shares of Common Stock by an individual who is neither domiciled in, nor a resident of, Chile for tax purposes or a legal entity that is not organized under the laws of Chile and does not have a permanent establishment in Chile (a “foreign holder”). However, it is not a full description of all tax considerations that may be relevant to a decision related to the ADS or shares of Common Stock. The discussion is based on Chilean income tax laws, regulations and rulings of the Chilean Internal Revenue Service, including Rulings No. 324 of 1990, No. 3985 of 1994, No. 1969 of 1995, No. 3807 of 2000, No. 1705 of 2006 and 224 of 2008, and Circular Letter No. 7 of 2002, all of which are subject to change.

          It is not intended as tax advice to any particular investor, which can be rendered only in light of that investor’s particular tax situation. For purposes of Chilean taxation, an individual holder is a resident of Chile if he

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has resided in Chile for more than six consecutive months in a calendar year, or a total of more than six months, whether consecutive or not, within two consecutive tax years.

          Pursuant to the Chilean Constitution, provisions contained in statutes such as tax rates applicable to foreign investors, the computation of taxable income for Chilean purposes and the manner in which Chilean taxes are imposed and collected, may only be amended by another statute. In addition, the Chilean tax authorities enact rulings, circular letters and regulations of either general or specific application and interpret the provisions of Chilean tax law. Pursuant to Article 26 of the Chilean Tax Code, Chilean taxes may not be assessed retroactively against taxpayers who act in good faith relying on such rulings, regulations and interpretations, but Chilean tax authorities may change such rulings, regulations and interpretations prospectively.

          Cash Dividends and Other Distributions

          Cash dividends paid by the Company with respect to the ADS or shares of Common Stock held by a foreign holder will be subject to a 35% Chilean withholding tax (the “Withholding Tax”), which will be withheld and paid to the Chilean Treasury by the Company. Chile has an imputation tax system. A credit against the Withholding Tax is available based on the level of corporate income tax actually paid by the Company on the income to be distributed (the “First-Category Tax”); however, this credit does not reduce the Withholding Tax on a one-for-one basis because it also increases the base on which the Withholding Tax is imposed. From 1991 until 2001, the First-Category Tax rate was 15% resulting in an effective dividend withholding tax rate of approximately 23.52%. For 2002, the First-Category Tax rate was 16% resulting in an effective dividend withholding tax rate of approximately 22.62% and for year 2003 the First-Category Tax rate was 16.5%. Finally, from year 2004 the First-Category Tax rate is 17%, resulting in an effective dividend withholding tax rate of approximately 21.69%.

          The example below illustrates the effective Chilean Withholding Tax burden on a cash dividend received by a foreign holder, assuming a Withholding Tax rate of 35%, an effective First-Category Tax rate of 17% and a distribution of 50% of the net income of the Company distributable after payment of the First-Category Tax:

 

 

 

 

 

Company taxable income

 

 

200.0

 

First-Category Tax (17% of Ch$200)

 

 

(34.0

)

Net distributable income

 

 

166.00

 

Dividend distributed (50% of net distributable income)

 

 

83.00

 

Gross Up to compute Withholding Tax: Ch$83.00
plus Ch$17 First Category Tax effectively paid

 

 

(100.00

)

Withholding Tax Rate 35% of Ch$100.00 equal to Ch$35;
minus credit for 50% of First Category Tax (17%)

 

 

18.00

 

Net withholding tax

 

 

(18.00

)

Net dividend received

 

 

65.00

 

Approximate effective dividend withholding rate (18/83)

 

 

21.687

%

          In general, the effective dividend Withholding Tax rate, after giving effect to the credit for the First-Category Tax, can be calculated using the following formula:

 

 

Effective dividend Withholding Tax rate = 

(Withholding Tax rate (35)) - (First-Category Tax rate (17))

 

 

 

100 - (First-Category Tax rate (17))

          Under Chilean income tax law, dividends generally are assumed to have been paid out of the Company’s oldest retained profits for purposes of determining the level of First-Category Tax that was paid by the Company. For years prior to 1991, the First-Category tax was 10%. Although this reduced First-Category Tax resulted in relatively greater amounts of distributable post-tax income for those years, the credit against the Withholding Tax for the First-Category Tax paid by the Company for those years will commensurably be diminished. Distributions of profits made with retained profits of those years, therefore, resulted in an effective dividend withholding tax rate of approximately 27.8%. Distributions of profits made with retained earnings of years 2002 and 2003, resulted or will result in an effective dividend withholding tax rate of approximately 23.52% and 22.62%, respectively. For

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distributions of profits generated during year 2004 and onwards, the effective dividend withholding tax is approximately 21.69%.

          Dividend distributions made in property would be subject to the same Chilean tax rules as cash dividends. Stock dividends are deemed a non taxable event, thus, not subject to Chilean taxation for the shareholder at the moment the shares are distributed. Subsequent disposition of shares arising from stock dividends may be taxed in Chile (see Capital Gains). The assignment of preemptive rights relating to Common Stock will not be subject to Chilean taxation. Disposition of the preemptive rights on compensated basis would be deemed in Chile as ordinary business income.

          Capital Gains

          Gains from the sale or exchange of ADS by a foreign holder (or ADRs evidencing ADS) outside of Chile will be deemed a foreign source income, not subject to Chilean taxation. Gains from the sale or exchange of ADS by a Chilean resident outside of Chile, will be deemed a foreign source income, but subject to taxation in Chile as Chilean residents are subject to taxes in Chile on their worldwide income.

          The deposit and withdrawal of Common Stock in exchange for ADRs is not subject to Chilean taxation. Taxation, if any, will be triggered at the time Common Stocks are sold. The tax base of shares of Common Stock received in exchange for ADS for capital gains tax assessment will be the acquisition cost of the shares. The acquisition cost of the shares delivered to any holder upon surrender of ADRs shall be the highest reported sales price of the shares on the Santiago Stock Exchange for the day on which the transfer of the shares is recorded under the name of the holder. Consequently, the conversion of ADS into shares of Common Stock and the immediate sale of the shares for the value established under the Deposit Agreement, as amended, would normally not generate a capital gain subject to taxation in Chile.

          If a capital gain is recognized on a sale or exchange of shares of Common Stock acquired upon surrender of ADRs (as distinguished from sales or exchanges of ADS abroad representing such shares) made by a foreign or Chilean resident or domiciled holder, such gain will be deemed a non taxable event provided that the requirements of Article 18 ter of the Chilean Income Tax Law are met. Article 18 ter was introduced to the Chilean Income Tax Law by Law No. 19,768 which was published in the Official Gazette on November 7, 2001. The requirements of Article 18 ter of the Chilean Income Tax Law are: (i) the share at the time of sale must have a market presence. In case the market presence of the share was lost, the sale must be made within the following 90 days after the loss of the share’s market presence; (ii) the share must have been acquired and sold after April 19, 2001; and (iii) the acquisition and sale must have been made, amongst others, in a Chilean stock exchange market or in a foreign stock exchange market authorized by the Chilean Superintendency of Securities.

          Rev. Ruling 224 of 2004 provided rules regarding Article 18 ter and ADR operations in which it was confirmed that the reference contained in Article 18 ter to a foreign exchange stock market authorized by the Chilean Superintendency of Securities would cover the acquisitions on the London Stock Exchange, NYSE and Madrid Stock Exchange.

          In case the requirements of Article 18 ter are not met and a capital gain is realized at the time of the sale of Common Stock, such capital gain, made either by a foreign holder or by Chilean resident holder, will be subject to both the First-Category Tax and the Withholding Tax (the former being creditable against the latter) if either (i) the foreign holder has held the Common Stock for less than one year since exchanging ADS for the Common Stock, or (ii) the foreign holder acquired and disposed of the Common Stock in the ordinary course of its business or as a habitual trader of shares. In all other cases, gain on the disposition of Common Stock will exclusively be subject to the First-Category Tax (presently imposed at a rate of 17%), and no Withholding Tax will apply.

          Amounts received by a foreign holder on the sale of preemptive rights relating to the shares of Common Stock will be deemed as business income, thus, subject to both the First-Category Tax and the Withholding Tax (the former being creditable against the latter).

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          Other Chilean Taxes

          There are no gift, inheritance or estate taxes applicable to the ownership, transfer or disposition of ADS by a foreign holder, but such taxes will generally apply to the transfer at death or by gift of the Common Stock by a foreign holder. There are no Chilean stamp, issue, registration or similar taxes or duties payable by holders of Common Stock or ADS.

          Withholding Tax Certificates

          Upon request, the Company will provide to foreign holders appropriate documentation evidencing the payment of the Withholding Tax (net of applicable First-Category Tax).

          United States

          The following discussion summarizes the material U.S. federal income tax consequences of the purchase, ownership, and disposition of the ADS or shares of Common Stock. However, it is not a full description of all tax considerations that may be relevant to a decision related to the ADS or shares of Common Stock. The discussion is based on the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), Treasury regulations promulgated thereunder, and judicial and administrative interpretations thereof, all as in effect on the date hereof and all of which are subject to change, which change could apply retroactively.

          The U.S. federal income tax treatment of a holder of ADS or shares of Common Stock may vary depending upon its particular situation. Certain holders (including, but not limited to, insurance companies, tax-exempt organizations, financial institutions, persons subject to the alternative minimum tax, persons holding offsetting positions in respect of the ADSs or shares of Common Stock, broker-dealers, U.S. expatriates, U.S. Holders (as defined below) whose functional currency is not the U.S. dollar, partnerships or other pass-through entities or persons holding ADSs or Common Stock through a partnership or other pass-through entity, traders that elect to mark-to-market, persons who acquired ADSs or Common Stock pursuant to the exercise of any employee share option or otherwise as consideration, and persons owning, directly or indirectly, 10% or more of the voting shares of the Company) may be subject to special rules not discussed below. Unless otherwise stated, the following summary is limited to U.S. Holders who hold the ADS or shares of Common Stock as “capital assets” within the meaning of Section 1221 of the Code. The discussion below also does not address the effect of any foreign, state or local tax law, or any federal tax law other than income tax law on a holder of the ADS or shares of Common Stock. In addition, unless otherwise stated, the following discussion assumes that the Company is not currently, and will not in the future be, classified as a “passive foreign investment company” (“PFIC”) within the meaning of the Code.

          As used herein, the term “U.S. Holder” means a beneficial owner of ADS or shares of Common Stock that is, for U.S. federal income tax purposes (i) an individual who is a citizen or resident of the United States, (ii) a corporation, or other entity taxable as a corporation organized in or under the laws of the United States or any state thereof, (iii) an estate that is subject to U.S. federal income taxation without regard to the source of its income, or (iv) a trust if (1) a court within the United States is able to exercise primary supervision over the administration of the trust, and (2) one or more United States persons have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust. The term “Non-U.S. Holder” refers to any beneficial owner of ADS or shares of Common Stock other than a U.S. Holder.

          For U.S. federal income tax purposes, holders of ADS (or ADRs evidencing ADS) generally will be treated as the owners of the Common Stock represented by those ADS.

          Cash Dividends and Other Distributions

          For U.S. federal income tax purposes, the gross amount of a distribution with respect to ADS or shares of Common Stock will include the net amount of any Chilean tax withheld (i.e., the Withholding Tax reduced by any credit for First-Category Tax paid), and will be treated as a dividend on the date of receipt by the Depositary or the U.S. Holder of such shares, respectively, to the extent of the Company’s current and accumulated earnings and profits as determined for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Distributions, if any, in excess of such current and accumulated earnings and profits as determined for U.S. federal income tax purposes will constitute a non-taxable

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return of capital to a U.S. Holder and will be applied against and reduce such U.S. Holder’s tax basis in such ADS or shares of Common Stock. To the extent that such distributions are in excess of such basis, the distributions will constitute capital gain. U.S. Holders that are corporations will not be allowed a deduction for dividends received in respect of distributions on ADS or shares of Common Stock. For tax years through 2010, individual U.S. Holders are generally subject to a tax rate on dividends equal to 15%, which corresponds to the maximum tax rate for long-term capital gains. However, under current legislation, for tax years beginning after December 31, 2010, dividends will be taxed at the same rate as other items of ordinary income, which will exceed the tax rate for long-term capital gains. U.S. Holders should consult their personal tax advisors to determine the applicability of the 15% rate for dividends, if any, paid to them.

          If a dividend distribution is paid with respect to ADS or shares of Common Stock in Chilean pesos, the amount includable in income will be the U.S. dollar value, on the date of receipt by the Depositary or the U.S. Holder of such shares of Common Stock, respectively, of the Chilean pesos amount distributed. Any subsequent gain or loss in respect of such Chilean pesos arising from exchange rate fluctuations will generally be U.S. source ordinary income or loss for U.S. Holders, although under certain limited circumstances may be capital gain or loss. If the Depositary converts the Chilean pesos to U.S. dollars on the date it receives such pesos, U.S. Holders will not recognize any such gain or loss.

          Subject to the limitations and conditions set forth in the Code and Treasury regulations promulgated thereunder, U.S. Holders may elect to claim a credit against their U.S. federal income tax liability for the net amount of any Chilean tax withheld (i.e., the Withholding Tax reduced by any credit for First-Category Tax paid) from dividends received in respect of the ADS or shares of Common Stock. If the dividends are subject to the 15% tax rate described above, the amount of the dividend taken into account for purposes of calculating the foreign tax credit limitation will in general be limited to the gross amount of the dividend, multiplied by the reduced rate divided by the highest rate of tax normally applicable to dividends. Dividends generally will constitute non-U.S. source “passive category income” or “general category income.” The rules relating to the determination of the foreign tax credit are complex and prospective purchasers should consult their personal tax advisors to determine whether and to what extent they would be entitled to such credit. U.S. Holders that do not elect to claim foreign tax credits may instead claim a deduction for Chilean tax withheld.

          A Non-U.S. Holder of ADS or shares of Common Stock generally will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax on dividends received on Common Stock or ADS, unless such income is effectively connected with the conduct by the Non-U.S. Holder of a trade or business in the United States.

          Capital Gains

          The sale or other disposition of ADS or shares of Common Stock will generally result in the recognition of capital gain or loss in an amount equal to the difference between the amount realized on the sale or other disposition and the U.S. Holder’s tax basis in such ADS or shares of Common Stock. The U.S. Holder’s initial tax basis in the ADS or shares of Common Stock will be such Holder’s cost for the ADS or shares of Common Stock. Gain or loss upon the sale or other disposition of ADS or shares of Common Stock will be long-term or short-term capital gain or loss, depending on whether the ADS or shares of Common Stock have been held for more than one year, and generally will be U.S. source gain or loss (in the case of losses, subject to certain limitations). Long-term capital gains realized by individuals generally are subject to tax at preferential rates. The deductibility of capital losses is subject to limitations.

          As discussed under the heading “Chile-Capital Gains,” gain realized from a sale or other disposition of shares of Common Stock by a U.S. Holder, unlike gain realized from a sale or disposition of ADS, could be taxable in Chile. Because U.S. taxpayers generally may only take a foreign tax credit against the U.S. federal income tax liability in respect of non-U.S. source income, in the case of gain realized from the sale or other disposition of shares of Common Stock, a U.S. Holder may not be able to use the foreign tax credit for Chilean tax imposed on that gain (because such gain would generally be U.S. source for U.S. federal income tax purposes) unless such U.S. Holder can apply such foreign tax credit against its U.S. federal income tax liability in respect of non-U.S. source income.

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          Deposits and withdrawals of Common Stock by U.S. Holders in exchange for ADS generally will not result in the realization of gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

          A Non-U.S. Holder of ADS or shares of Common Stock generally will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax on gain from the sale or other disposition of such ADS or shares unless such gain is effectively connected with the conduct by the Non-U.S. Holder of a trade or business in the United States or the Non-U.S. Holder is an individual who is present in the United States for 183 days or more and certain other conditions are met.

          Passive Foreign Investment Company

          The Company believes that it was not a PFIC in any prior taxable year, and does not expect to be a PFIC for its current taxable year or any succeeding taxable year.

          Under the Code, a foreign corporation will be a PFIC for any taxable year in which either (1) 75% or more of its income is passive income or (2) the average percentage of the value of its assets that produce (or are held for the production of) passive income is 50% or more.

          If the Company were classified as a PFIC for a taxable year, certain adverse U.S. federal income tax consequences would generally apply to a U.S. Holder of ADSs or Common Stock.

          Backup Withholding and Information Reporting

          Dividends paid to a U.S. Holder that does not establish an exemption and proceeds from such a U.S. Holder’s sale or other disposition of ADS or shares of Common Stock may have to be reported to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”). Such payments may also be subject to a backup withholding tax unless the U.S. Holder (i) provides an accurate taxpayer identification number and otherwise complies with the requirements of the backup withholding rules or (ii) otherwise establishes an exemption.

          Subject to certain certification requirements, dividends paid to a Non-U.S. Holder on, and proceeds from a Non-U.S. Holder’s sale or other disposition of, ADS or shares of Common Stock will generally not have to be reported to the IRS and will not be subject to backup withholding tax.

          The backup withholding currently applies at a rate of 28%.

          Backup withholding is not an additional tax. Any amounts withheld under the backup withholding rules may be refunded or credited against the holder’s U.S. federal income tax liability if the required information is timely furnished to the IRS.

E. Documents on Display

          The Company files reports and other information with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Any documents that the Company files with the SEC may be read and copied at the SEC’s public reference rooms at 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549; and 500 Madison Street, Suite 1400, Chicago, Illinois 60661.

 

 

ITEM 11:

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

          The Company’s principal line of business is the production and bottling of wine for sale both domestically and internationally. The principal exposures to market risks faced by the Company are interest rate risk, foreign currency exchange rate risk and risk of fluctuations in the price of raw materials.

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Interest Rate Risk

          The Company’s exposure to interest rate risk relates to its debt obligations. As of December 31, 2008 the Company’s total interest-bearing financial debt (including current maturities and accrued interest) amounted to Ch$142,136 million of which, as of December 31, 2008, Ch$72,390 million is short term debt and Ch$69,746 million is long term debt with maturities through 2013 for its bank debt and 2026 for the bond debt.

          As of December 31, 2008, most of the financed debt, 96%, has a fixed-rate and is denominated in Chilean pesos, U.S. dollars, Euros, and Argentine pesos. The fair market value of total bank debt, as of December 31, 2008, does not significantly differ from the value at which it is listed in the Consolidated Financial Statements and has an average interest rate of 5.7% with maturities through 2026. The interest rate risk arises from the uncertainty regarding interest rate at which the Company can refinance its short term debt given the current uncertainty in the global financial markets.

          The following table lists the cash flows related to interest payments, amortization of debt obligations and related interest rates by fiscal year maturing with respect to the Company’s debt obligations. Interest rates disclosed represent the weighted average rates of the portfolio at year-end, and fairly represent the approximate average annual interest rates for each of the years of maturity.

Interest Bearing Debt As of December 31, 2008
(in millions of Ch$)
Expected Maturity Date

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short
Term and
Long-Term
Financial Debt

 

 

Average
Interest
Rate

 

2009
Mn.Ch$

 

2010
Mn.Ch$

 

2011
Mn.Ch$

 

2012
Mn.Ch$

 

2013
Mn.Ch$

 

There after
Mn.Ch$

 

Total
Mn.Ch$

 

Fair Value Total Debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. dollar

 

Variable rate

 

4.36

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,146

 

 

2,291

 

 

2,291

 

 

 

 

5,728

 

 

8,723

 

U.S. dollar

 

Fixed rate

 

4.73

%

 

 

29,034

 

 

10,593

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

39,627

 

 

39,146

 

Ch$

 

Fixed rate

 

7.88

%

 

 

25,356

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25,356

 

 

25,075

 

Ch$(UF)

 

Fixed rate

 

3.83

%

 

 

10,042

 

 

6,814

 

 

5,742

 

 

2,524

 

 

2,524

 

 

31,548

 

 

59,194

 

 

55,446

 

ARG$

 

Fixed rate

 

17.03

%

 

 

5,030

 

 

2,568

 

 

571

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,169

 

 

7,723

 

Euro

 

Fixed rate

 

6.09

%

 

 

2,471

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,471

 

 

2,125

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

71,933

 

 

19,975

 

 

7,459

 

 

4,815

 

 

4,815

 

 

31,548

 

 

140,545

 

 

138,238

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UF(leasing)

 

Fixed rate

 

13.39

%

 

 

457

 

 

397

 

 

350

 

 

387

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,591

 

 

1,485

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

72,390

 

 

20,372

 

 

7,809

 

 

5,202

 

 

4,815

 

 

31,548

 

 

142,136

 

 

139,723

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

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          By comparison, as of December 31, 2007 the Company’s total interest-bearing financial debt (including current maturities and accrued interest) amounted to Ch$94,285 million of which, as of December 31, 2007, Ch$25,704 million was short term debt and Ch$68,581 million was long term debt. As of December 31, 2007, all the financed debt had a fixed-rate with an average interest rate of 5.2% with maturities through 2026 as presented in the table below.

Interest Bearing Debt As of December 31, 2007
(in millions of constant Ch$)
Expected Maturity Date

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short
Term and
Long-Term
Financial Debt

 

 

 

Average
Interest
Rate

 

2008
Mn.Ch$

 

2009
Mn.Ch$

 

2010
Mn.Ch$

 

2011
Mn.Ch$

 

2012
Mn.Ch$

 

There after
Mn.Ch$

 

Total
Mn.Ch$

 

Fair Value Total Debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. dollar

 

Fixed rate

 

4.89

%

 

 

10,705

 

 

8,171

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18,876

 

 

18,877

 

Ch$

 

Fixed rate

 

5.51

%

 

 

6,967

 

 

3,812

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,779

 

 

10,469

 

Ch$(UF)

 

Fixed rate

 

4.06

%

 

 

467

 

 

2,326

 

 

7,749

 

 

4,758

 

 

2,515

 

 

33,939

 

 

51,755

 

 

51,957

 

ARG$

 

Fixed rate

 

11.38

%

 

 

3,718

 

 

1,947

 

 

1,861

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,526

 

 

7,090

 

GBP

 

Fixed rate

 

6.52

%

 

 

1,079

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,079

 

 

1,079

 

Euro

 

Fixed rate

 

4.60

%

 

 

2,375

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,375

 

 

2,365

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25,312

 

 

16,256

 

 

9,610

 

 

4,758

 

 

2,515

 

 

33,939

 

 

92,390

 

 

91,837

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UF(leasing)

 

Fixed rate

 

13.39

%

 

 

392

 

 

417

 

 

372

 

 

322

 

 

392

 

 

 

 

1,895

 

 

1,879

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25,704

 

 

16,673

 

 

9,982

 

 

5,080

 

 

2,907

 

 

33,939

 

 

94,285

 

 

93,716

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Exchange Rate Risk

          The primary exchange rate risk that the Company faces is the depreciation of the peso against the various currencies in which Company’s revenues are denominated. The Company’s export sales are primarily denominated in U.S. dollars, Euros, Sterling Pounds and Canadian dollars. During 2008 and 2007, 81% and 80.5%, respectively, of the Company’s total revenues were related to foreign currency. This risk is partly offset by the natural hedge resulting from approximately 35% of the Company’s costs and expenses being denominated in foreign currency, primarily U.S. dollars.

          Additionally, to manage and mitigate the short-term effect of changes in currency exchange rates on the Company’s functional currency based sales, the Company has adopted a policy of attempting to balance foreign exchange denominated assets and liabilities to minimize its exposure to exchange rate risks. Thus, the Company periodically purchases and/or sells forward instruments including forward exchange contracts, as part of its exchange rate hedging strategy. In addition, on a case-by-case basis, the Company fixes the exchange rate for a percentage of its exports as part of its pricing strategy related to its exports operations. The Company uses these instruments solely to reduce the financial impact of these risks and does not use forward instruments for trading purposes.

          In addition, domestic sales of the Company’s Argentine subsidiaries are denominated in Argentine pesos – which represent 2.9% of total sales of the Company, and would therefore be affected by the devaluation of the local currency. To manage this risk the Company maintains debt in Argentine pesos.

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          The following table sets forth the Company’s assets and liabilities subject to exchange rate risk as of December 31, 2008. The value of these foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities are represented in millions of Chilean pesos at the applicable exchange rate on December 31, 2008, which is included in the final row of the table.

Assets and Liabilities Subject to Exchange Rate Risk
As of December 31, 2008
(in million of Ch$ / except Exchange Rate)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Applicable Currency of Asset/Liability

 

US$

 

Euro

 

GBP

 

CAD

 

ARG$

 

SEK

 

NOK

 

REAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

 

1,265

 

 

242

 

 

670

 

 

86

 

 

9

 

 

33

 

 

18

 

 

149

 

Accounts and Notes Receivable

 

 

40,762

 

 

15,820

 

 

28,505

 

 

2,910

 

 

2,593

 

 

 

 

 

 

530

 

Fixed Assets

 

 

27,438

 

 

 

 

48

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25

 

Other Assets

 

 

1,054

 

 

860

 

 

5,479

 

 

26

 

 

15,355

 

 

551

 

 

 

 

359

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Total Assets

 

 

70,519

 

 

16,922

 

 

34,701

 

 

3,022

 

 

17,957

 

 

584

 

 

18

 

 

1,063

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Current Liabilities

 

 

41,657

 

 

7,875

 

 

18,520

 

 

1,598

 

 

11,372

 

 

 

 

 

 

929

 

Long-Term Liabilities

 

 

16,321

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,178

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

57,978

 

 

7,875

 

 

18,520

 

 

1,598

 

 

15,550

 

 

9

 

 

 

 

929

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Derivative Contracts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expiring in 1Q2009

 

 

34,363

 

 

9,380

 

 

12,611

 

 

1,891

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expiring in 2009 after 1Q09

 

 

62,589

 

 

31,484

 

 

15,168

 

 

3,062

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expiring in 2010

 

 

24,256

 

 

29,182

 

 

 

 

1,286

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Forwards

 

 

121,208

 

 

70,045

 

 

27,780

 

 

6,239

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exchange Rate

 

 

636.45

 

 

898.81

 

 

918.27

 

 

521.72

 

 

184.49

 

 

81.94

 

 

90.96

 

 

271.70

 

          By comparison, the following table represents the Company’s assets and liabilities subject to exchange rate risk as of December 31, 2007, expressed in constant Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008.

Assets and Liabilities Subject to Exchange Rate Risk
As of December 31, 2007
(in million of Ch$ / except Exchange Rate)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Applicable Currency of Asset/Liability

 

US$

 

Euro

 

GBP

 

CAD

 

ARG$

 

SEK

 

NOK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

 

 

 

763

 

 

670

 

 

 

 

450

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts and Notes Receivable

 

 

28,502

 

 

12,246

 

 

16,714

 

 

2,433

 

 

5,683

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed Assets

 

 

20,162

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Assets

 

 

3,113

 

 

230

 

 

931

 

 

28

 

 

10,592

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Total Assets

 

 

51,777

 

 

13,239

 

 

18,315

 

 

2,461

 

 

16,725

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Current Liabilities

 

 

16,872

 

 

5,998

 

 

11,371

 

 

811

 

 

8,464

 

 

21

 

 

54

 

Long-Term Liabilities

 

 

8,590

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,034

 

 

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

25,462

 

 

5,998

 

 

11,371

 

 

811

 

 

13,498

 

 

21

 

 

54

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Derivative Contracts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Forwards

 

 

33,766

 

 

49,152

 

 

35,240

 

 

8,932

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exchange Rate

 

 

496.89

 

 

730.94

 

 

989.43

 

 

506.26

 

 

157.79

 

 

77.46

 

 

91.83

 

Commodity Price Risk

          The Company relies on outside vineyards for supplies of grapes and bulk wine. Grapes purchased from outside vineyards are subject to fluctuation in price and quality and generally cost more than grapes from the Company’s vineyards.

          In 2008, 70% of the grapes used in the production of its premium, varietal, bi-varietals and sparkling wines were purchased by the Company from independent growers in Chile. Additionally, in 2008, the Company purchased the grapes and bulk wine required to produce approximately 100% of the popular wines sold by the Company. Disruptions of supplies of grapes or wine or increases in prices from these outside suppliers could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations. As of December 31, 2008, the Company did not hold any grape price-sensitive instrument.

 

 

ITEM 12:

DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES

          Not applicable.

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ITEM 13:

DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES

          None.

 

 

ITEM 14:

MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF PROCEEDS

          To the Company’s knowledge, no one has (i) materially modified the instruments defining the rights of the Company’s shareholders or (ii) materially modified or qualified the rights, evidenced by the Company’s registered securities, by issuing or modifying any other class of securities.

 

 

ITEM 15:

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

          (a) Disclosure Controls and Procedures. The Company carried out an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s Management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s “disclosure controls and procedures” for the year ended December 31, 2008. Nevertheless, there are inherent limitations to the effectiveness of any system of disclosure controls and procedures. Even effective disclosure controls and procedures can only provide reasonable assurance of achieving their control objectives. Based upon the Company’s evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective in providing reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in the reports the Company files and submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the applicable rules and forms, and that it is gathered and communicated to the Company’s Management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

          (b) Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Concha y Toro’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is designed under the supervision of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer to provide reasonable assurance regarding reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

          Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. It can only provide reasonable assurance regarding financial statement preparation and presentation. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

          The Company’s management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008. In making this assessment, the Company’s management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control-Integrated Framework.

          Based on the evaluation under these criteria, management has concluded that, as of December 31, 2008, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective.

          The effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting has been audited by KPMG Auditores Consultores Ltda., an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which is included herein.

          See page F-3 of this Annual Report for the attestation report on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting of KPMG Auditores Consultores Ltda., the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm. Their attestation report is incorporated herein by reference.

          (c) Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this Form 20-F that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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ITEM 16.A.

AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT

          The Company currently does not have an audit committee financial expert serving on the Directors’ Committee, which performs the functions of an audit committee. Under Chilean law, the Company is not required to have an audit committee financial expert serving on its audit committee. However, pursuant to Chilean regulations, we have a Directors’ Committee with duties and responsibilities that are similar to those of an audit committee. See Item 6 — ”Directors, Senior Management and Employees.” The board of directors believes that the Directors’ Committee has the necessary financial expertise and experience to perform its functions.

 

 

ITEM 16.B:

CODE OF ETHICS

          As of June 2004, the Company has disclosed its code of ethics to reflect SEC rules and other proposed regulations that were adopted by the Company’s board of directors, officers and employees. All of the Company’s officers and employees accepted the provisions of the code of ethics, which governs the actions of everyone who works for the Company, including the employees of the Company’s subsidiaries. The Company’s code of ethics deals primarily with the following issues:

 

 

 

 

·

Duties of managers and personnel;

 

 

 

 

·

Conflict of interests;

 

 

 

 

·

Use of property and information;

 

 

 

 

·

Privileged information;

 

 

 

 

·

Independence;

 

 

 

 

·

Communications and certificates,

 

 

 

 

·

Fair behavior; and

 

 

 

 

·

Compliance with environment, health and safety laws and regulations.

A copy of the Company’s code of ethics is available on its website (www.conchaytoro.com).

 

 

ITEM 16.C:

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT’S FEES AND SERVICES

          Aggregate fees for professional services rendered by KPMG Auditores Consultores Ltda. (“KPMG”), our independent registered public accounting firm, in each of the last two fiscal years, in each of the following categories are:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2007 ThCh$

 

2008 ThCh$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audit fees

 

 

125,952

 

 

118,209

 

Audit-related fees

 

 

 

 

 

Tax fees

 

 

 

 

 

All other fees

 

 

8,676

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

Total

 

 

134,628

 

 

118,209

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

          “Audit Fees” are the aggregate fees billed and billable by KPMG for the audit of the Company’s consolidated and annual financial statements, reviews of interim financial statements and attestation services that are provided in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements. Fees related to the audit of internal control over financial reporting are included in Audit Fees.

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Pre-approval Policies and Procedures

          Chilean law states that public companies are subject to “pre-approval” requirements under which all audit and nonaudit services provided by the independent auditor must be pre-approved by the Directors’ Committee. In the Company’s case, its Directors’ Committee approves all audit, audit-related services, tax services and other services. Any services to be provided by independent auditors that are not specifically included within the scope of the audit must be pre-approved by the Directors’ Committee prior to any engagement.

 

 

ITEM 16.D:

EXEMPTIONS FROM THE LISTING STANDARDS FOR AUDIT COMMITTEES

          None.

 

 

ITEM 16.E:

PURCHASE OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS

          None.

 

 

ITEM 16.F:

CHANGE IN REGISTRANT’S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT

          Not Applicable.

 

 

ITEM 16.G:

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

          American Depositary Shares representing shares of Common Stock are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). However, because the Company is a “foreign private issuer,” as defined in the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Company is exempt from the governance rules set forth in Section 303A of the NYSE’s Listed Companies Manual, other than the obligation to maintain an audit committee in accordance with Rule 10A-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the obligation to notify the NYSE if any of the Company’s executive officers becomes aware of any material non-compliance with any applicable provisions of Section 303A. Instead, the rules of both the SEC and the NYSE require the Company to provide a summary, included below, of the significant ways in which the Company’s corporate practices differ from those applicable to U.S. domestic companies under NYSE listing standards.

Independent directors in the Board of Directors

          According to NYSE, listed U.S. companies must have a majority of independent directors. Chilean law does not require a majority of independent directors and the Company’s Board of Directors is, in fact, comprised of a minority of independent directors.

Non-Executive Director Meetings

          Pursuant to the NYSE listing standards, non-executive directors of U.S. listed companies must meet on a regular basis without management present. In compliance with Chilean law, the Company does not have directors that simultaneously serve as executives, accountants or auditors of the Company. The Company’s directors may meet individually or collectively with those they deem necessary to inform themselves and make decisions regarding the company.

Directors’ Committee and Audit Committee

          According to the NYSE, listed U.S. companies must have an audit committee consisting of a minimum of three independent directors who are financially literate and at least one who is a designated financial expert. Chilean law requires open stock companies with a market capitalization greater than UF 1.5 million (approximately US$50.6 million), such as the Company, to have a Directors’ Committee, composed of three directors who meet the independence requirements under Chilean law (as described below). The Company has a Directors’ Committee,

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composed of a majority of independent directors as required by Chilean law, which also performs the functions of the Audit Committee required by the NYSE. For the non-independent director on the Directors’ Committee, the Company relies on an exemption of the NYSE listing standards relating to Audit Committees of Rule 10A-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act. Chilean law has no requirement for members to be financial experts.

          The Directors’ Committee is responsible for

 

 

 

i. reviewing balance sheets, financial statements and reports from accounting oversight bodies and auditors;

 

 

 

ii. proposing outside auditors to the Board of Directors;

 

 

 

iii. reviewing background information regarding the Company’s operations with related parties; and

 

 

 

iv. reviewing managers’ and chief executive officers’ compensation plans.

Director’s independence qualification

          Under the NYSE rules, a director must meet the requirements in the “Independence Test” in order to be considered an “Independent Director.” Chilean law considers a director “Independent” if he or she would have been elected without the votes of the controlling shareholder and related parties. Accordingly, although certain of our directors are “Independent” in accordance with Chilean law, they may not be deemed to be “Independent Directors” under NYSE listing standards.

Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee

          According to the NYSE, listed U.S. companies must have a Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee composed entirely of independent directors, whose activities include identifying qualified individuals to serve on the board of directors and developing a set of corporate governance principles. This committee is not contemplated as such by Chilean law. Nominations for Board of Directors are made at the Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting, while the Board of Directors nominates the members of the Directors’ Committee.

Corporate Governance Guideline

          According to the NYSE, listed U.S. companies must adopt corporate governance guidelines establishing the following:

 

 

 

(i) director qualification standards;

 

 

 

(ii) director responsibilities;

 

 

 

(iii) director access to management;

 

 

 

(iv) director compensation;

 

 

 

(v) director orientation and continuing education;

 

 

 

(vi) management succession; and

 

 

 

(vii) annual performance evaluation of the Board of Directors.

          Under Chilean law, no corporate governance guidelines are required, but directors’ compensation must be discussed and vote on annually at the ordinary shareholders’ meeting.

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Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

          According to the NYSE, U.S. listed companies must adopt and disclose a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics for directors, officers and employees. The Code must be uploaded on the Company website or otherwise be available for shareholders to obtain a copy. A Code of Conduct and Ethics is not required by Chilean law, but it has become a common practice for Chilean companies to have a Code. The Company has a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics entitled “Code of Business Conduct and Ethics of Concha y Toro,” governing the actions of directors, officers and employees. Its observance and compliance is regulated by the senior management of the Company, including the General Manager and the Chief Financial Officer. The Code is available on the Company website at www.conchaytoro.com.

Internal Audit

          According to the NYSE, listed U.S. companies must have an internal audit function to provide management with ongoing assessments of the company’s risk management process and the system of internal controls. Although there is no local law requirement to do so, but the Company conducts an internal audit which provides evaluation, analysis and recommendations to senior management, the Board of Directors, and the Directors’ Committee.

CEO’s awareness and certification of corporate governance violations

          According to the NYSE, the CEO of a U.S. listed company must annually certify to the NYSE that he or she is not aware of any violation by the Company of the NYSE’s corporate governance listing standards. Chilean law does not establish such a requirement and this provision of the NYSE does not apply to foreign private issuers such as the Company. However, according to the NYSE, all foreign private issuers, including the Company, must report to the NYSE when they become aware of a violation of the corporate governance listing standards and must provide an annual written affirmation to the NYSE of its compliance with the applicable NYSE audit committee rules and disclose significant differences with NYSE corporate governance rules applicable to domestic companies. In compliance with these rules, the Company annually submits a written annual affirmation to the NYSE.

 

 

ITEM 17:

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

          See Item 18 — “Financial Statements.”

 

 

ITEM 18:

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

          The following financial statements, together with the reports of KPMG Auditores Consultores Ltda. are filed as part of this Annual Report:

 

 

 

 

 

Page

Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

F-2  

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2007 and 2008

 

F-4  

Consolidated Statements of Income for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2008

 

F-6  

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2008

 

F-7  

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2008

 

F-8  

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

 

F-10

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ITEM 19

EXHIBITS


 

 

 

List of Exhibits

 

 

1.1*

By-Laws (Estatutos) of the Company, together with an English translation filed as Exhibit 1.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F (No. 1-3358) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000.

 

 

2.1*

Form of Deposit Agreement among the Company, The Bank of New York and holders from time to time of American Depositary Receipts issued thereunder, including the form of American Depositary Receipt, filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form F-1 (No. 33-84298) and incorporated by reference herein.

 

 

2.2*

Form of Foreign Investment Contract among the Company, The Bank of New York and the Central Bank of Chile relating to the foreign exchange treatment of the investment in ADS and ADRs (with English translation), filed as Exhibit 4.3 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form F-1 (No. 33-84298) and incorporated by reference herein.

 

 

2.3*

Central Bank of Chile Chapter XXVI, filed as Exhibit 4.4 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form F-1 (No. 33-84298) and incorporated by reference herein.

 

 

3.1*

Agency Agreement dated as of August 31, 1993 between the Company and Banfi Products Corporation, filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form F-1 (No. 33-84298) and incorporated by reference herein.

 

 

3.2*

English Translation of Powers of Attorney granted by the Board of Directors of Inversiones Totihue S.A. to Family Principal Shareholders filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F (No. 1-3358) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998.

 

 

3.3*

English Translation of Powers of Attorney granted by the Board of Directors of Rentas Santa Bárbara S.A. to Family Principal Shareholders filed as Exhibit 33 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F (No. 1-3358) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998.

 

 

3.4*

English Translation of Shareholders Agreement, dated August 20, 1999, entered into by Guilisasti family and other affiliated parties relating to, among others, the transfer and voting of Common Stock filed as Exhibit 3.4 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F (No. 1-3358) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999.

 

 

4.1*

English Translation of the Shareholders’ Agreement, dated June 30, 1997, entered into by Viña Concha y Toro S.A. and Baron Philippe de Rothschild, relating to the creation of Viña Almaviva S.A. filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F (No. 1-3358) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000.

 

 

4.2*

English Translation of the Shareholders’ Agreement, dated November 15, 2000, entered into by Viña Concha y Toro S.A. and Amorim & Irmaos, S.G.P.S. S.A. relating to, among others, the transfer and voting of common stock and the management and administration of Industria Corchera, S.A. filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F (No. 1-3358) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000.

 

 

8.1

List of Significant Subsidiaries. Our significant subsidiaries, their jurisdictions of incorporation, and the names under which they do business are identified in Item 4 “Information on the Company — Organizational Structure.”

 

 

12.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley (filed herewith).

 

 

12.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley (filed herewith).

 

 

13.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley (filed herewith). (This Exhibit is furnished herewith, but not deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to liability under that section. Such certification will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act, as amended, except to the extent that the Company explicitly incorporates it by reference.)

*Previously filed.

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SIGNATURES

          Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant certifies that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form 20-F and has duly caused this Annual Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

 

 

VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A.

 

 

Registrant

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ EDUARDO GUILISASTI G.

 

 

 

 

 

Name:

Eduardo Guilisasti G.

 

 

Title:

Gerente General/

 

 

 

General Manager

 

 

 

(Chief Executive Officer)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date:

June 30, 2009

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ OSVALDO SOLAR V.

 

 

 

 

 

Name:

Osvaldo Solar V.

 

 

Title:

Gerente de Administración y Finanzas/

 

 

 

Administration and Financial Manager

 

 

 

(Chief Financial Officer)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date:

June 30, 2009



EXHIBIT INDEX

 

 

Exhibit
Number

 

 

 

1.1*

By-Laws (Estatutos) of the Company, together with an English translation filed as Exhibit 1.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F (No. 1-3358) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000.

 

 

2.1*

Form of Deposit Agreement among the Company, The Bank of New York and holders from time to time of American Depositary Receipts issued thereunder, including the form of American Depositary Receipt, filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form F-1 (No. 33-84298) and incorporated by reference herein.

 

 

2.2*

Form of Foreign Investment Contract among the Company, The Bank of New York and the Central Bank of Chile relating to the foreign exchange treatment of the investment in ADS and ADRs (with English translation), filed as Exhibit 4.3 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form F-1 (No. 33-84298) and incorporated by reference herein.

 

 

2.3*

Central Bank of Chile Chapter XXVI, filed as Exhibit 4.4 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form F-1 (No. 33-84298) and incorporated by reference herein.

 

 

3.1*

Agency Agreement dated as of August 31, 1993 between the Company and Banfi Products Corporation, filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form F-1 (No. 33-84298) and incorporated by reference herein.

 

 

3.2*

English Translation of Powers of Attorney granted by the Board of Directors of Inversiones Totihue S.A. to Family Principal Shareholders filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F (No. 1-3358) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998.

 

 

3.3*

English Translation of Powers of Attorney granted by the Board of Directors of Rentas Santa Bárbara S.A. to Family Principal Shareholders filed as Exhibit 3.3 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F (No. 1-3358) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998.

 

 

3.4*

English Translation of Shareholders Agreement, dated August 20, 1999, entered into by Guilisasti family and other affiliated parties relating to, among others, the transfer and voting of Common Stock filed as Exhibit 3.4 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F (No. 1-3358) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999.

 

 

4.1*

English Translation of the Shareholders’ Agreement, dated June 30, 1997, entered into by Viña Concha y Toro S.A. and Baron Philippe de Rothschild, relating to the creation of Viña Almaviva S.A. filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F (No. 1-3358) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000.



 

 

Exhibit
Number

 

 

 

4.2*

English Translation of the Shareholders’ Agreement, dated November 15, 2000, entered into by Viña Concha y Toro S.A. and Amorim & Irmaos, S.G.P.S. S.A. relating to, among others, the transfer and voting of common stock and the management and administration of Industria Corchera, S.A. filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F (No. 1-3358) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000.

 

 

12.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley (filed herewith).

 

 

12.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley (filed herewith).

 

 

13.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley (filed herewith). (This Exhibit is furnished herewith, but not deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to liability under that section. Such certification will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act, as amended, except to the extent that the Company explicitly incorporates it by reference.)

*Previously filed.


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

Page

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

 F-2

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2007 and 2008

 

 F-4

 

Consolidated Statements of Income for each of the years ended December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008

 

 F-6

 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for each of the years ended December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008

 

 F-7

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for each of the years ended December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008

 

 F-8

 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

 

 F-10

 


 

 

 

Ch$

-

Chilean pesos

ThCh$

-

Thousands of Chilean pesos

USD

-

United States dollars

ThUSD

-

Thousands of United States dollars

UF

-

The UF (Unidad de Fomento) is an inflation-indexed, peso-denominated monetary unit. The UF rate is set daily in advance, based on the change in the Chilean Consumer Price Index of the previous month.

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(KPMG LOGO)

 

 

 

 

KPMG Auditores Consultores Ltda.

Phone   +56 (2) 798 1000

 

3520 Isidora Goyenechea Av., 2nd floor

Fax       +56 (2) 798 1001

 

Las Condes, Santiago, Chile

www.kpmg.cl

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Shareholders of
Viña Concha y Toro S.A.:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Viña Concha y Toro S.A. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 2007 and 2008, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2008. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Viña Concha y Toro S.A. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2007 and 2008, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2008, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in Chile.

Accounting principles generally accepted in Chile vary in certain significant respects from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Information relating to the nature and effect of such differences is presented in Note 38 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2008 have been translated into United States dollars solely for the convenience of the reader. We have audited the translation and, in our opinion, the consolidated financial statements expressed in thousands of Chilean pesos, as restated for general price-level changes, have been translated into United States dollars on the basis set forth in Note 2y to the consolidated financial statements.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), Viña Concha y Toro S.A.’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008, based on the criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), and our report dated June 30, 2009, expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

-s- KPMG

KPMG Auditores Consultores Ltda.

Santiago, Chile
June 30, 2009

KPMG Auditores Consultores Ltda. a Chilean member firm of KPMG International, a Swiss cooperative. All rights reserved.

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(KPMG LOGO)

 

 

 

 

KPMG Auditores Consultores Ltda.

Phone  +56 (2) 798 1000

 

3520 Isidora Goyenechea Av., 2nd floor

Fax      +56 (2) 798 1001

 

Las Condes, Santiago, Chile

www.kpmg.cl

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Shareholders of
Viña Concha y Toro S.A.:

We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of Viña Concha y Toro S.A. (the Company) as of December 31, 2008, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, Viña Concha y Toro S.A. maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of Viña Concha y Toro S.A. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2007 and 2008, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2008, and our report dated June 30, 2009 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

-s- KPMG

KPMG Auditores Consultores Ltda.

Santiago, Chile
June 30, 2009

KPMG Auditores Consultores Ltda. a Chilean member firm of KPMG International, a Swiss cooperative. All rights reserved.

F-3


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 20008 and thousands of US dollars)



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2007

 

2008

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThUSD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note 2(y)

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

2,943,250

 

 

3,949,865

 

 

6,206

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

 

77,858,780

 

 

103,595,852

 

 

162,771

 

Notes receivable, net

 

 

2,720,149

 

 

2,680,138

 

 

4,211

 

Other accounts receivable, net

 

 

2,630,555

 

 

4,256,638

 

 

6,688

 

Amounts due from related companies

 

 

10,610

 

 

240,155

 

 

377

 

Inventories, net

 

 

92,620,608

 

 

113,353,433

 

 

178,103

 

Recoverable taxes

 

 

6,901,162

 

 

10,063,644

 

 

15,812

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

10,916,330

 

 

13,577,824

 

 

21,334

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

2,350,926

 

 

2,868,933

 

 

4,508

 

Other current assets

 

 

431,367

 

 

1,971,675

 

 

3,098

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Total current assets

 

 

199,383,737

 

 

256,558,157

 

 

403,108

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Property, plant and equipment:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land

 

 

50,526,215

 

 

57,241,321

 

 

89,938

 

Buildings and infrastructure

 

 

184,739,773

 

 

211,448,651

 

 

332,231

 

Machinery and equipment

 

 

64,125,018

 

 

70,691,633

 

 

111,072

 

Other fixed assets

 

 

16,338,048

 

 

17,914,001

 

 

28,147

 

Revaluation from fixed asset technical appraisal

 

 

3,923,591

 

 

3,826,900

 

 

6,013

 

Less: accumulated depreciation

 

 

(106,967,556

)

 

(118,977,484

)

 

(186,939

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Total property, plant and equipment, net

 

 

212,685,089

 

 

242,145,022

 

 

380,462

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Other assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments in related companies

 

 

7,732,594

 

 

8,098,248

 

 

12,724

 

Investments in other companies

 

 

362,981

 

 

365,408

 

 

574

 

Goodwill, net

 

 

1,109,065

 

 

1,023,201

 

 

1,608

 

Intangibles

 

 

5,519,909

 

 

7,401,155

 

 

11,629

 

Accumulated amortization

 

 

(746,398

)

 

(1,018,086

)

 

(1,600

)

Other assets

 

 

2,916,435

 

 

3,244,011

 

 

5,097

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Total other assets

 

 

16,894,586

 

 

19,113,937

 

 

30,032

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Total assets

 

 

428,963,412

 

 

517,817,116

 

 

813,602

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

F-4


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008 and thousands of US dollars)



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2007

 

2008

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThUSD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note 2(y)

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term debt due to banks and financial institutions, including interest

 

 

8,783,977

 

 

59,123,928

 

 

92,896

 

Current portion of long-term debt due to banks and financial institutions, including interest

 

 

16,180,182

 

 

11,197,567

 

 

17,594

 

Current portion of bonds payable

 

 

348,270

 

 

1,611,528

 

 

2,532

 

Long-term liabilities with maturities within one year

 

 

391,772

 

 

456,801

 

 

718

 

Dividends payable

 

 

1,969,435

 

 

1,809,184

 

 

2,843

 

Accounts payable

 

 

33,472,919

 

 

45,637,994

 

 

71,707

 

Notes payable

 

 

3,425,570

 

 

3,557,506

 

 

5,590

 

Other payables

 

 

4,263,504

 

 

2,389,762

 

 

3,755

 

Amounts payable to related companies

 

 

4,193,160

 

 

3,620,684

 

 

5,689

 

Accrued expenses

 

 

23,634,662

 

 

30,090,062

 

 

47,278

 

Withholdings

 

 

3,380,588

 

 

4,750,547

 

 

7,464

 

Income taxes payable

 

 

2,453,689

 

 

665,789

 

 

1,046

 

Deferred revenue

 

 

24,995

 

 

1,704,769

 

 

2,679

 

Other current liabilities

 

 

52,170

 

 

210,895

 

 

331

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

102,574,893

 

 

166,827,016

 

 

262,122

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Long-term liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Due to banks and financial institutions

 

 

24,338,983

 

 

26,968,465

 

 

42,373

 

Bonds payable

 

 

42,738,153

 

 

41,643,224

 

 

65,430

 

Miscellaneous payables

 

 

1,503,788

 

 

1,134,521

 

 

1,783

 

Amounts payable to related companies

 

 

2,112,594

 

 

1,947,240

 

 

3,060

 

Accrued expenses

 

 

1,284,797

 

 

1,610,162

 

 

2,530

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

11,855,647

 

 

14,593,533

 

 

22,929

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Total long-term liabilities

 

 

83,833,962

 

 

87,897,145

 

 

138,105

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Minority interest

 

 

17,607

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Shareholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in capital, no par value, 719,170,735 shares issued and outstanding as of 2007 and 2008

 

 

53,411,360

 

 

53,411,360

 

 

83,921

 

Additional paid-in capital – share premium

 

 

6,232,415

 

 

6,232,415

 

 

9,792

 

Other reserves

 

 

8,555,868

 

 

8,555,868

 

 

13,443

 

Reserve for future dividends

 

 

143,514,737

 

 

165,518,153

 

 

260,065

 

Net income for the year

 

 

37,089,944

 

 

35,151,891

 

 

55,231

 

Less: provisional dividends

 

 

(6,267,374

)

 

(5,776,739

)

 

(9,077

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Total shareholders’ equity

 

 

242,536,950

 

 

263,092,948

 

 

413,375

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

 

428,963,412

 

 

517,817,116

 

 

813,602

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

F-5


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008 and thousands of US dollars)



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThUSD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note 2(y)

 

Operating income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales

 

 

252,446,714

 

 

311,225,258

 

 

322,165,744

 

 

506,192

 

Cost of sales

 

 

(165,434,737

)

 

(185,892,008

)

 

(193,600,972

)

 

(304,189

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Gross profit

 

 

87,011,977

 

 

125,333,250

 

 

128,564,772

 

 

202,003

 

Administrative and selling expenses

 

 

(58,563,827

)

 

(73,882,759

)

 

(77,283,216

)

 

(121,429

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Operating income

 

 

28,448,150

 

 

51,450,491

 

 

51,281,556

 

 

80,574

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Non-operating income and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

 

189,795

 

 

175,024

 

 

554,221

 

 

871

 

Equity participation in net income of related companies

 

 

565,184

 

 

693,322

 

 

463,329

 

 

728

 

Other non-operating income

 

 

362,922

 

 

424,658

 

 

950,511

 

 

1,493

 

Goodwill amortization

 

 

(85,865

)

 

(85,863

)

 

(85,863

)

 

(135

)

Interest expense

 

 

(5,022,203

)

 

(4,979,380

)

 

(6,385,418

)

 

(10,033

)

Other non-operating expenses

 

 

(440,449

)

 

(1,172,454

)

 

(832,626

)

 

(1,308

)

Price-level restatement, net

 

 

(419,590

)

 

(905,006

)

 

(595,184

)

 

(935

)

Foreign exchange gains (losses), net

 

 

305,212

 

 

391,656

 

 

(1,097,066

)

 

(1,724

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Non-operating expenses, net

 

 

(4,544,994

)

 

(5,458,043

)

 

(7,028,096

)

 

(11,043

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Income before income taxes and minority interest

 

 

23,903,156

 

 

45,992,448

 

 

44,253,460

 

 

69,531

 

Income taxes

 

 

(5,000,092

)

 

(8,892,993

)

 

(9,101,545

)

 

(14,300

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Income before minority interest

 

 

18,903,064

 

 

37,099,455

 

 

35,151,915

 

 

55,231

 

Minority interest

 

 

(1,954

)

 

(9,511

)

 

(24

)

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Net income for the year

 

 

18,901,110

 

 

37,089,944

 

 

35,151,891

 

 

55,231

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

F-6


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in
capital

 

Additional
paid-in
capital – share premium

 

Other
reserves

 

Reserves for
future
dividends

 

Provisional
dividends

 

Net income
for the year

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

Balance as of January 1, 2006

 

 

44,727,614

 

 

5,219,134

 

 

7,192,857

 

 

99,571,203

 

 

(5,598,744

)

 

19,039,147

 

 

170,151,211

 

2005 net income distribution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,440,403

 

 

5,598,744

 

 

(19,039,147

)

 

 

Dividends declared

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,229,429

)

 

 

 

 

 

(2,229,429

)

Foreign currency translation adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

 

38,763

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

38,763

 

Price-level restatement

 

 

939,280

 

 

109,602

 

 

151,050

 

 

2,330,883

 

 

(102,481

)

 

 

 

3,428,334

 

Net income for the year

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16,160,513

 

 

16,160,513

 

Interim dividends

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(5, 393,781

)

 

 

 

(5, 393,781

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Balance as of December 31, 2006

 

 

45,666,894

 

 

5,328,736

 

 

7,382,670

 

 

113,113,060

 

 

(5,496,262

)

 

16,160,513

 

 

182,155,611

 

Balance as of December 31, 2006 restated to constant Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008

 

 

53,411,360

 

 

6,232,415

 

 

8,634,668

 

 

132,295,451

 

 

(6,428,351

)

 

18,901,110

 

 

213,046,653

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Balance as of January 1, 2007

 

 

45,666,894

 

 

5,328,736

 

 

7,382,670

 

 

113,113,060

 

 

(5,496,262

)

 

16,160,513

 

 

182,155,611

 

2006 net income distribution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,664,251

 

 

5,496,262

 

 

(16,160,513

)

 

 

Dividends declared

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,078,754

)

 

 

 

 

 

(1,078,754

)

Foreign currency translation adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

 

(72,360

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(72,360

)

Price-level restatement

 

 

3,379,350

 

 

394,326

 

 

546,318

 

 

9,087,244

 

 

(361,383

)

 

 

 

13,045,855

 

Net income for the year

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

34,058,718

 

 

34,058,718

 

Interim dividends

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(5,393,781

)

 

 

 

(5,393,781

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Balance as of December 31, 2007

 

 

49,046,244

 

 

5,723,062

 

 

7,856,628

 

 

131,785,801

 

 

(5,755,164

)

 

34,058,718

 

 

222,715,289

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Balance as of December 31, 2007 restated to constant Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008

 

 

53,411,360

 

 

6,232,415

 

 

8,555,868

 

 

143,514,737

 

 

(6,267,374

)

 

37,089,944

 

 

242,536,950

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Balance as of January 1, 2008

 

 

49,046,244

 

 

5,723,062

 

 

7,856,628

 

 

131,785,801

 

 

(5,755,164

)

 

34,058,718

 

 

222,715,289

 

2007 net income distribution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

28,303,554

 

 

5,755,164

 

 

(34,058,718

)

 

 

Dividends declared

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(8,234,504

)

 

 

 

 

 

(8,234,504

)

Price-level restatement

 

 

4,365,116

 

 

509,353

 

 

699,240

 

 

13,663,302

 

 

(382,958

)

 

 

 

18,854,053

 

Net income for the year

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

35,151,891

 

 

35,151,891

 

Interim dividends

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(5,393,781

)

 

 

 

(5,393,781

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Balance as of December 31, 2008

 

 

53,411,360

 

 

6,232,415

 

 

8,555,868

 

 

165,518,153

 

 

(5,776,739

)

 

35,151,891

 

 

263,092,948

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

F-7


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008 and thousands of US dollars)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThUSD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note 2(y)

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Received from customers

 

 

233,595,618

 

 

349,574,685

 

 

322,910,696

 

 

507,362

 

Interest received

 

 

189,795

 

 

167,050

 

 

528,776

 

 

831

 

Dividends and other distributions received

 

 

222,243

 

 

1,303,070

 

 

153,235

 

 

241

 

Other income received

 

 

23,400,734

 

 

28,319,815

 

 

34,504,560

 

 

54,214

 

Payments to suppliers and personnel

 

 

(202,439,499

)

 

(287,373,613

)

 

(295,899,637

)

 

(464,922

)

Interest paid

 

 

(4,110,788

)

 

(5,748,868

)

 

(3,205,659

)

 

5,037

)

Income taxes paid

 

 

(3,231,155

)

 

(4,996,413

)

 

(5,514,764

)

 

(8,665

)

Payment of other expenses

 

 

(786,156

)

 

(2,220,986

)

 

(53,385

)

 

(84

)

Value-added and others taxes paid

 

 

(13,651,824

)

 

(14,900,800

)

 

(32,041,463

)

 

(50,344

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

33,188,968

 

 

64,123,940

 

 

21,382,359

 

 

33,596

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bank financing

 

 

69,040,679

 

 

45,395,504

 

 

83,637,239

 

 

131,412

 

Dividends paid

 

 

(8,991,448

)

 

(7,309,511

)

 

(14,368,780

)

 

(22,576

)

Payment of bank financing

 

 

(62,211,049

)

 

(60,052,469

)

 

(40,012,591

)

 

(62,868

)

Payment of other loans to related companies

 

 

 

 

(2,039,656

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

 

(2,161,818

)

 

(24,006,132

)

 

29,255,868

 

 

45,968

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment

 

 

3,392

 

 

48,648

 

 

1,312

 

 

2

 

Investments

 

 

 

 

77,329

 

 

 

 

 

Additions to property, plant and equipment

 

 

(28,691,128

)

 

(38,392,455

)

 

(47,004,979

)

 

(73,855

)

Payment of capitalized interest

 

 

(435,756

)

 

(493,313

)

 

(938,023

)

 

(1,474

)

Permanent investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

(16,152

)

 

(25

)

Other investment disbursements

 

 

(1,197,964

)

 

(441,915

)

 

(1,634,593

)

 

(2,568

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(30,321,456

)

 

(39,201,706

)

 

(49,592,435

)

 

(77,920

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Positive net cash flow for the year

 

 

705,694

 

 

916,102

 

 

1,045,792

 

 

1,644

 

Effect of price-level restatement on cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(105,341

)

 

(301,296

)

 

(39,177

)

 

(62

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

600,353

 

 

614,806

 

 

1,006,615

 

 

1,582

 

Cash and cash equivalents beginning of year

 

 

1,728,091

 

 

2,328,444

 

 

2,943,250

 

 

4,624

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Cash and cash equivalents end of year

 

 

2,328,444

 

 

2,943,250

 

 

3,949,865

 

 

6,206

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

F-8


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008 and thousands of US dollars)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThUSD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note 2(y)

 

Reconciliation of net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income for the year

 

 

18,901,110

 

 

37,089,944

 

 

35,151,891

 

 

55,231

 

Net gain on sales of property, plant and equipment

 

 

(37,290

)

 

(73,739

)

 

(27,425

)

 

(43

)

Net gain on sales of other investment

 

 

 

 

(75,446

)

 

 

 

 

Charges (credits) to income which do not represent cash flows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation

 

 

12,936,306

 

 

14,254,505

 

 

14,112,398

 

 

22,173

 

Amortization of intangibles

 

 

127,739

 

 

141,214

 

 

193,977

 

 

305

 

Provisions and write-offs

 

 

1,287,841

 

 

1,709,125

 

 

1,031,484

 

 

1,621

 

Equity participation in income of related companies

 

 

(565,184

)

 

(693,322

)

 

(463,329

)

 

(728

)

Amortization of goodwill

 

 

85,865

 

 

85,863

 

 

85,863

 

 

135

 

Price-level restatement, net

 

 

419,590

 

 

905,006

 

 

595,184

 

 

935

 

Foreign currency translation losses (gains), net

 

 

(305,210

)

 

(391,656

)

 

1,097,066

 

 

1,724

 

Other credits to income which do not represent cash flows

 

 

(76,877

)

 

(319,231

)

 

 

 

 

Other charges to income which do not represent cash flows

 

 

1,226

 

 

 

 

1,381,283

 

 

2,170

 

Changes in assets which affect cash flows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Decrease (increase) in trade receivables

 

 

(17,912,480

)

 

341,887

 

 

(30,859,368

)

 

(48,487

)

Increase in inventory

 

 

(3,152,498

)

 

(8,978,429

)

 

(21,370,545

)

 

(33,578

)

Decrease (increase) in other current assets

 

 

4,006,701

 

 

304,501

 

 

(5,088,885

)

 

(7,996

)

Changes in liabilities which affect cash flows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase in accounts payable associated with operating results

 

 

9,884,481

 

 

17,003,446

 

 

13,213,699

 

 

20,762

 

Increase (decrease) in interest payable

 

 

190,384

 

 

(1,212,375

)

 

(1,182,681

)

 

(1,858

)

Increase in income tax payable

 

 

1,173,968

 

 

2,644,340

 

 

7,975,802

 

 

12,532

 

Increase in other accounts payable associated with non-operating results

 

 

5,783,173

 

 

1,148,622

 

 

7,175,186

 

 

11,274

 

Net increase (decrease) in value-added tax and other accounts payable

 

 

438,170

 

 

230,174

 

 

(1,639,266

)

 

(2,576

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Loss attributable to minority interest

 

 

1,954

 

 

9,511

 

 

24

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Net cash flows provided by operating activities

 

 

33,188,968

 

 

64,123,940

 

 

21,382,359

 

 

33,596

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

F-9


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 1 – Description of business

Viña Concha y Toro S.A. is a corporation organized under the laws of the Republic of Chile registered under No. 0043 of the Chilean Superintendency of Securities and Insurance and in the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) and is therefore subject to the supervision of the Chilean Superintendency of Securities and Insurance (“SVS”) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) of the United States of America. The Company is a producer and exporter of wines. It is a vertically-integrated company that is involved at every stage of the production and marketing of wine. It manages its own vineyards, vinification and bottling plants and has an extensive distribution network for wines.

Note 2 – Summary of significant sccounting policies

 

 

a)

Periods covered

 

 

 

These financial statements reflect the consolidated financial position of Viña Concha y Toro S.A. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2007 and 2008 and the consolidated results of their operations, the changes in their consolidated shareholders’ equity, and their consolidated cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008.

 

 

b)

Basis for consolidation

 

 

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in Chile and the accounting regulations of the SVS (collectively “Chile GAAP”). Should any discrepancy exist between generally accepted accounting principles in Chile and the regulations issued by the Chilean SVS, the latter shall prevail. The preparation of financial statements in accordance with Chile GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

 

 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Viña Concha y Toro S.A. (the “Parent Company”) and subsidiaries. The Parent Company and its subsidiaries are referred to as the “Company”. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. In addition, the participation of minority shareholders has been recognized and shown as minority interest.

 

 

c)

Reclassifications

 

 

 

Certain reclassifications were made to the 2006 and 2007 consolidated financial statements to comform them to the 2008 presentation.

F-10


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 2 – Summary of significant accounting policies, continued

               The consolidated financial statements for the years 2006, 2007 and 2008 include the following subsidiaries:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ownership interest
As of December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Company

 

Country

 

Direct

 

Indirect

 

Total

 

Direct

 

Indirect

 

Total

 

Direct

 

Indirect

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

%

 

%

 

%

 

%

 

%

 

%

 

%

 

%

 

%

 

Comercial Peumo Ltda.

 

 

Chile

 

 

0.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

100.00

 

Viña Palo Alto Ltda. (1)

 

 

Chile

 

 

99.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

99.00

 

 

99.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

99.00

 

 

99.99

 

 

0.00

 

 

99.99

 

Sociedad Exportadora y Comercial Viña Maipo Ltda.

 

 

Chile

 

 

0.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

100.00

 

Transportes Viconto Ltda.

 

 

Chile

 

 

0.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

100.00

 

Viña Cono Sur S.A.

 

 

Chile

 

 

0.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

100.00

 

Trivento Bodegas y Viñedos S.A.

 

 

Argentina

 

 

0.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

100.00

 

Concha y Toro UK Limited

 

 

UK

 

 

99.00

 

 

1.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

99.00

 

 

1.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

99.00

 

 

1.00

 

 

100.00

 

Soc. Export. y Com. Viña Canepa S.A. (2)

 

 

Chile

 

 

0.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

100.00

 

Finca Lunlunta S.A.

 

 

Argentina

 

 

0.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

100.00

 

Conosur Europe Limited

 

 

UK

 

 

0.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

100.00

 

Inversiones Concha y Toro S.A.

 

 

Chile

 

 

99.98

 

 

0.02

 

 

100.00

 

 

99.98

 

 

0.02

 

 

100.00

 

 

99.98

 

 

0.02

 

 

100.00

 

VCT Internacional S.A.

 

 

Chile

 

 

0.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

100.00

 

Viña Maycas del Limarì Limitada (3)

 

 

Chile

 

 

0.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

100.00

 

Finca Austral S.A. (3)

 

 

Argentina

 

 

0.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

100.00

 

VCT Brasil Importación y Exportación Ltda. (4)

 

 

Brazil

 

 

0.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

100.00

 

Concha y Toro Sweden A.B. (4)

 

 

Sweden

 

 

0.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

100.00

 

Concha y Toro Finland O.Y. (4)

 

 

Findland

 

 

0.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

100.00

 

Concha y Toro Norway A.S. (4)

 

 

Norway

 

 

0.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

0.00

 

 

100.00

 

 

100.00

 


 

(1) Name change during 2006 from Sociedad exportadora One World Wine Ltda. Furthermore, on December 26, 2008, Viña Concha y Toro S.A. adquired from Viñedos Emiliana S.A. a 0.009% of Viña Palo Alto Ltda. leaving the participation of Viña Concha y Toro S.A. over the subsidiary in 99.99%

(2) Name change during 2007 from Sociedad Villa Alegre S.A.

(3) Subsidiaries incepted in 2007.

(4) Subsidiaries incepted in 2008


 

 

d)

Translation of foreign currency financial statements

Financial statements of consolidated foreign subsidiaries have been converted into Chilean pesos in accordance with Technical Bulletin No. 64, “Accounting for Investments Abroad” (“TB 64”), of the Chilean Association of Accountants, as follows:

Financial statements of foreign operations with the Chilean peso as the functional currency are those whose activities are considered an extension of the Chilean operations, and are remeasured as follows:

 

 

·

Monetary assets and liabilities are translated at the year-end exchange rate.

·

Non-monetary items, primarily property, plant and equipment and shareholders’ equity, are measured using historical exchange rates in effect at the time of the transactions adjusted by changes in the Chilean Consumer Price Index (CPI) during the year.

·

The statement of income is translated into Chilean pesos at the average exchange rate of the month in which the transactions occur, except for those expenses related to assets and liabilities that have been measured at historical exchange rates.

·

Exchange differences resulting from the above translation are recorded in the statement of income.

F-11


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 2 – Summary of significant accounting policies, continued

Financial statements of foreign subsidiaries whose activities do not constitute an extension of the Chilean operations, or which operate in unstable countries are measured using the US dollar as the functional currency and then translated into Chilean pesos at the year end exchange rate. Measurement into US dollars is performed as follows:

 

 

·

Monetary assets and liabilities are translated at year-end rates of exchange between the US dollar and the local currency.

·

All non-monetary assets and liabilities and shareholders’ equity are translated at historical rates of exchange between the US dollar and the local currency.

·

Income and expense accounts are translated at the average exchange rate of the month in which the transactions occur, except for those expenses related to assets and liabilities that have been measured at historical exchange rates.

·

Any exchange differences are included in the results of operations for the period.

On the Company’s books, price-level restatements based on Chilean inflation are applied to the beginning balance of the investment account and then the participation in the net income of the subsidiary (determined as described above) is recorded. The Company then compares this value to its participation in the equity of the investee as measured in US dollars and translated into Chilean pesos. The difference is recorded as an adjustment to the investment account with a corresponding adjustment to the foreign currency translation account in shareholders’ equity.

 

 

e)

Price-level restatement

The consolidated financial statements are prepared on the basis of general price-level accounting in order to reflect the effect of changes in the purchasing power of the Chilean peso during each year. At the end of each reporting period, the consolidated financial statements are stated in terms of the general purchasing power of the Chilean peso using changes in the Chilean CPI as follows:

 

 

·

Non-monetary assets, liabilities, and shareholders’ equity accounts are restated in terms of year-end purchasing power.

·

Monetary items are not restated as such items are, by their nature, stated in terms of current purchasing power in the financial statements.

·

The price-level restatement credit or charge in the income statement represents the gain or loss in purchasing power from holding non-monetary assets and liabilities exposed to the effects of inflation.

·

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been restated in constant Chilean pesos of general purchasing power of December 31, 2008 (“constant pesos”) applied under the “prior-month rule”, as described below, to reflect changes in the Chilean CPI from the financial statement dates to December 31, 2008. This updating does not change the prior year’s statements or information in any way except to update the amounts to constant pesos of similar purchasing power.

The general price-level restatements are calculated using the official Chilean CPI of the Chilean Instituto Nacional de Estadísticas (National Statistics Institute) and are based on the prior-month rule, in which the inflation adjustments are based on the Chilean CPI at the close of the month preceding the close of the respective period or transaction. The Chilean CPI index is considered by the business community, the accounting profession and the Chilean government to be the index which most closely complies with the technical requirement to reflect the variation in the general level of prices in the country and, consequently, is widely used for financial reporting purposes in Chile.

F-12


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 2 – Summary of significant accounting policies, continued

The values of the Chilean CPI used for price-level restatement purposes are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31,

 

Year

 

Index *

 

Change in
index

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2007

 

92.95

 

 

7.4

%

 

2008

 

101.21

 

 

8.9

%

 

* Index as of November 30 of each year, under prior-month rule described above.

The price-level restated consolidated financial statements do not purport to represent appraised values, replacement cost, or any other current value of assets at which transactions would take place currently and are only intended to restate all non-monetary financial statement components in terms of local currency of a single purchasing power and to include in the net result for each year, the gain or loss in purchasing power arising from the holding of non-monetary assets and liabilities exposed to the effects of inflation.

Assets and liabilities denominated in UF are presented in Chilean pesos at the following year-end rates (stated in Chilean pesos per foreign currency):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At December 31,

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ch$

 

Ch$

 

Ch$

 

18,336.38

 

19,622.66

 

21,452.57

 


 

 

f)

Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

 

 

 

Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are presented in Chilean pesos at the exchange rate at the end of each year published by the Central Bank of Chile. The detail of exchange rates for foreign currencies is as follows:


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ch$

 

Ch$

 

Ch$

 

US dollar (USD)

 

532.39

 

 

496.89

 

 

636.45

 

 

Canadian dollar (CAD)

 

457.10

 

 

506.26

 

 

521.72

 

 

Argentine peso (ARS)

 

173.93

 

 

157.79

 

 

184.49

 

 

Euro (EUR)

 

702.08

 

 

730.94

 

 

898.81

 

 

Australian dollar (AUD)

 

419.37

 

 

433.59

 

 

439.72

 

 

British pound (GBP)

 

1,041.86

 

 

989.43

 

 

918.27

 

 

Swedish krone (SEK)

 

77.75

 

 

77.46

 

 

81.94

 

 

Japanese yen (JPY)

 

4.47

 

 

4.41

 

 

7.05

 

 

Norwegian krone (NOK)

 

85.25

 

 

91.83

 

 

90.96

 

 

Brazilian real

 

249.28

 

 

280.32

 

 

271.70

 


 

 

g)

Time deposits

 

 

 

Time deposits are presented at price-level restated principal plus accrued interest. The original maturity dates are less than 90 days.

 

 

h)

Inventories

 

Inventories of raw materials, materials and supplies are presented at price-level restated cost. These values do not exceed net realizable value.

F-13


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 2 – Summary of significant accounting policies, continued

 

 

 

Bulk wine inventory is stated at weighted-average cost plus price-level restatement in accordance with Technical Bulletin No. 3 of the Chilean Association of Accountants, which does not exceed net realizable value. Cost of bulk wine is calculated using the absorption-costing method, which includes indirect costs incurred during the production process plus direct acquisition or grape production costs.

 

 

 

Finished goods and in-process wine inventories are stated at cost plus price-level restatement. Finished goods and in-process wine inventories include the cost of purchased grapes and agricultural costs, including overhead for the production of grapes, as well as all direct and indirect costs associated with the wine-making process, including the bottling process.

 

 

 

The Company records a provision for inventory obsolescence based on technical reports, inventory turnover and/or inventory use.

 

 

i)

Prepaid expenses

 

 

 

Prepaid expenses include prepaid rent, prepaid insurance, deferred harvest costs and other prepaid expenses. Deferred harvest costs consist of direct material, labor, and an allocation of indirect costs incurred during the period from April/May through December which relate to the harvest of April/May of the following year. These costs are charged to the cost of wine once the harvest is completed in the following period.

 

 

j)

Property, plant and equipment

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment are presented at acquisition and/or building or development cost plus price-level restatement. This cost includes applicable financing costs incurred by the Company until the asset is ready for use. The carrying value of property, plant and equipment was adjusted in 1979 in accordance with regulations of the SVS.

 

 

 

Fixed asset maintenance costs are charged to earnings as incurred.

 

 

 

In accordance with Chile GAAP, the Company has evaluated the recovery of the value of its investments abroad (Argentina) in consideration of the guidelines established in Technical Bulletins No.’s 33 and 72 issued by the Chilean Association of Accountants.

 

 

 

As a result of this evaluation, no impairment adjustments were recorded.

 

 

k)

Leased assets

 

 

 

Assets acquired through lease agreements that are classified as capital leases are recorded at the present value of future minimum lease payments, which is calculated by discounting regular instalments and any related purchase option at the interest rate implied or stated in the respective agreement. Lease payables are recorded net of unaccrued future interest in the short and long-term portion.

 

 

l)

Depreciation

 

 

 

Depreciation is calculated according to the straight-line method based on the estimated useful lives of the different classes of assets, and includes depreciation pertaining to fixed asset technical appraisals.

 

 

m)

Intangible assets

 

 

 

Intangible assets represent rights or privileges acquired that will benefit the Company’s operations beyond the period in which they were acquired. These refer primarily to water rights and industrial brand name rights, which are amortized by the straight-line method over 40 and 10-year periods, respectively. These assets are presented at restated cost and include other acquisition related costs, except for the cost of financing.

F-14


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 2 – Summary of significant accounting policies, continued

 

 

n)

Investments in related companies

 

 

 

Investments in shares of public and private companies in which the Company exercises significant influence are accounted for according to the equity method whereby the investment is carried at acquisition cost, plus the Company’s equity in undistributed earnings or losses since acquisition, including the elimination of unrealized gains or losses. Investments in foreign companies have been valued in accordance with the provisions of Technical Bulletin No. 64 issued by the Chilean Association of Accountants.

 

 

o)

Investments in other companies

 

 

 

Investments in equity shares traded in the Chilean Stock Market in which the Company cannot exercise significant influence are valued at the lower of restated cost or quoted market value of the portfolio at the date of the financial statements. When the Company receives dividends, it records them within non-operating income.

 

 

p)

Goodwill

 

 

 

Goodwill represents the excess of the acquisition cost of shares of related companies over the fair value of these investments at the date of the acquisition. These differences are amortized over 5 to 20 years, using the straight-line method. Goodwill for acquisitions that occurred after December 31, 2004 have been recorded in accordance with Technical Bulletin No. 72 of the Chilean Association of Accountants.

 

 

q)

Income and deferred taxes

 

 

 

The Company determines and records its income taxes on an accrual basis based on the net taxable income in conformity with current Chilean tax regulations.

 

 

 

Deferred income taxes are recorded in accordance with Technical Bulletin No. 60 and the complementary technical bulletins thereto No.’s 68, 69, 71 and 73 issued by the Chilean Association of Accountants. Deferred taxes are recorded based on the total amount of temporary differences between the book and tax basis of assets and liabilities. The effects of deferred income taxes not previously recorded at January 1, 2000, were recognized against asset and liability accounts (complementary accounts) recorded to offset the effects of the deferred tax assets and liabilities not recorded prior to January 1, 2000 in accordance with the transitional period provided by Technical Bulletin No. 60. Complementary accounts are amortized to income over the estimated average reversal periods corresponding to underlying temporary differences to which the deferred tax asset or liability relate. Deferred taxes at January 1, 2000 are recorded based on the total amount of temporary differences between the book and tax basis of assets and liabilities. The effects on deferred taxes generated by the absorption of tax losses against current year taxable income are recorded against deferred tax expense in the associated year.

 

 

r)

Staff severance indemnities

 

 

 

Severance benefits payable to employees are stated at the present value of the projected obligation attributable to each employee for his/her accumulated years of service. The liability considers an annual discount rate of 5.00% and an average remaining service period of 7.2 years.

 

 

s)

Vacation

 

 

 

The cost of employees’ vacation is recorded on an accrual basis.

F-15


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 2 – Summary of significant accounting policies, continued

 

 

t)

Statement of cash flows

 

 

 

The Company prepares the statement of cash flows using the direct method. The Company classifies as cash equivalents all highly-liquid investments purchased with a maturity date of three months or less. Cash flows provided by operating activities include all cash flows related to the Company, also including interest paid, financial income and, in general, all cash flows which are not defined as being part of investing or financial activities. It should be noted that the concept of operations applied in the preparation of this statement is broader than that used in the statement of income.

 

 

u)

Revenue recognition

 

 

 

Revenues from the sale of goods and services related to the Company’s lines of business are recognized in income when there is certainty that there has been an increase in the Company’s equity as the significant risks related to the ownership of those goods have been transferred to the buyer, the determination of the amount of revenue and cost is reliable, and there is certainty that the economical benefits from the transaction will flow to the Company.

 

 

 

Additionally, any taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities (i.e. VAT, sales, taxes or excise) are accounted for on a net basis and therefore are excluded from revenues in the consolidated statements of income.

 

 

v)

Derivative contracts

 

 

 

The Company has foreign exchange forward contracts that have been designated as hedge instruments against variations in the foreign exchange rate of specific items, and are recorded in accordance with Technical Bulletin No. 57 issued by the Chilean Association of Accountants.

 

 

 

Derivative instruments are accounted as follows:

 

 

 

Contracts to cover existing transactions hedge against the risk of a change in the fair value of a hedged item. The differences resulting from the changes in the fair value of both the hedged item and the derivative instrument should be accounted as follows:


 

 

 

 

a.

If the net effect is a loss, it should be recognized in earnings in the period of change.

 

b.

If the net effect is a gain, it should be recognized when the contract is closed and accordingly deferred on the balance sheet.

 

c.

If the net effect is a gain and net losses were recorded on the transaction in prior years, a gain should be recognized in earnings in the current period up to the amount of net losses recorded previously.

 

d.

If the net effect is a loss and net gains were recorded (as a deferred revenue) on the transaction in prior years, the gain should be utilized to offset the net loss before recording the remaining loss in the results of operations for the year.

 

 

Hedges of forecasted transactions are recorded at the estimated fair value, with the corresponding gains or losses deferred and recorded as offsetting assets or liabilities until settlement, at which time they are recognized in earnings.


 

 

w)

Computer software

 

 

 

Investments in computer programs relate principally to capitalized costs incurred in the implementation of the SAP R/3 system and other complementary or additional programs, which are presented under other fixed assets which are being amortized, using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives.

 

 

x)

Allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

 

The Company and its subsidiaries record allowances for doubtful accounts on a case-by-case assessment of balances not cover by credit insurance. In addition, the Company considers its historical experience with write-offs, which has not been significant.

F-16


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 2 – Summary of significant accounting policies, continued

 

 

y)

Convenience translation to US dollars

 

 

 

The Company maintains its accounting records and prepares its financial statements in Chilean pesos. The US dollar amounts disclosed in the accompanying financial statements are presented solely for the convenience of the reader at the December 31, 2008 closing exchange of Ch$636.45 per USD1. This translation should not be construed as a representation that the Chilean peso amounts actually represent or have been, or could be, converted into US dollars at this or any other rate.

 

 

z)

Impairment of long-lived assets and goodwill

 

 

 

The Company reviews long-lived assets (property, plant and equipment and amortizable intangibles to be held and used) for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If an evaluation of recoverability is required, the estimated total undiscounted future cash flows directly associated with the asset are compared to the asset’s carrying amount. If this comparison indicates that there is an impairment, the amount of the impairment is calculated by comparing the carrying value to fair value.

 

 

 

Goodwill is periodically reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes occur that indicate the carrying value of the business, or assets to which they relate, may not be recoverable. As such, events or changes occur, management estimates the future cash flows expected to result from the use and, if applicable, the eventual disposition of the assets and related goodwill. The key variables which management must estimate include sales volume, prices and other economic factors. Significant management judgment is involved in estimating these variables, and they include inherent uncertainties. Management periodically evaluates and updates the estimates based on the conditions that influence these variables. If the assets are considered impaired, they are written down to fair value as appropriate.

 

 

 

No impairment charge has been necessary for years 2006, 2007 and 2008.

 

 

aa)

Obligations with the public (Bonds payable)

 

 

 

Obligations with the public (bonds payable) relate to the placement in Chile of bonds denominated in UF (a peso - denominated, inflation-index monetary unit). These bonds are stated at principal value plus interest accrued at year-end. Expense incurred for the issuance and placement of bonds issued are presented under other long-term assets and amortized using the straight-line method in consideration of the term of the obligation.

Note 3 – Changes in accounting principles

During the year January 1 through December 31, 2008, there were no changes in the application of accounting principles compared to the prior year.

F-17


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 4 – Investments in debt and equity securities

There were no marketable securities as of December 31, 2007 and 2008. The Company holds certain equity securities which have been classified as long-term investments; see Note 11.

Note 5 – Short-term receivables

Short-term

Trade accounts receivable:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

Description

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

 

%

 

 

ThCh$

 

 

%

 

Trade accounts receivable – export sales, net

 

 

63,651,199

 

 

81.75

%

 

91,309,643

 

 

88.14

%

Trade accounts receivable – domestic sales, net

 

 

14,207,581

 

 

18.25

%

 

12,286,209

 

 

11.86

%

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Total trade accounts receivable, net

 

 

77,858,780

 

 

100.00

%

 

103,595,852

 

 

100.00

%

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Notes receivable:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

Description

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

Post-dated checks, net

 

 

2,627,873

 

 

2,531,333

 

Notes receivable denominated in foreign currencies

 

 

92,276

 

 

148,805

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

Total notes receivable, net

 

 

2,720,149

 

 

2,680,138

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

Other accounts receivable:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

Description

 

 

2007

 

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

 

ThCh$

 

Receivable from employees

 

 

327,641

 

 

334,444

 

Other accounts receivable

 

 

508,818

 

 

821,819

 

Accounts receivable for other sales

 

 

866,669

 

 

568,201

 

Advance to supplier

 

 

927,427

 

 

2,532,174

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

Total other accounts receivable

 

 

2,630,555

 

 

4,256,638

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

Maturities of short-term receivables are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

More than 90 days up to

 

 

 

Up to 90 Days

 

1 year

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2007

 

2008

 

2007

 

2008

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

Trade accounts receivable

 

68,267,210

 

 

91,580,926

 

 

10,160,881

 

 

12,552,197

 

 

 

78,428,091

 

 

104,133,123

 

Allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(569,311

)

 

(537,271

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

Trade accounts receivable, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

77,858,780

 

 

103,595,852

 

Notes receivable

 

2,729,348

 

 

2,742,841

 

 

59,085

 

 

 

 

 

2,788,433

 

 

2,742,841

 

Allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(68,284

)

 

(62,703

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

Notes receivable, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,720,149

 

 

2,680,138

 

Other accounts receivable

 

3,012,744

 

 

4,576,974

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,012,744

 

 

4,576,974

 

Allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(382,189

)

 

(320,336

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

Other accounts receivable, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,630,555

 

 

4,256,638

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

F-18


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 6 – Balances and transactions with related parties

Balances and transactions with related parties represent all those transactions realized with affiliates or related persons. In addition, this note discloses all those significant transactions with related companies whose total amount exceeds 1% of the Company’s results as well as operations related to the sale and purchase of shares.

These transactions and loans accrue no interest and loans are adjusted using the variation in the exchange rate for foreign currency which is mainly US dollars.

 

 

a)

Notes and accounts receivable:


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

Company

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

Soc. AG. Orrego Dos Ltda.

 

 

 

 

1,367

 

Viña Almaviva S.A.

 

 

 

 

238,788

 

Comercial Greenvic S.A.

 

 

10,610

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

Total

 

 

10,610

 

 

240,155

 

 

 

   

 

   

 


 

 

b)

Notes and accounts payable:


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term

 

Short-term

 

Long-term

 

Long-term

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Company

 

2007

 

2008

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

FRUTICOLA VICONTO S.A.

 

 

4,791

 

 

343

 

 

 

 

 

VIÑEDOS EMILIANA S.A.

 

 

1,286,050

 

 

673,489

 

 

2,112,594

 

 

1,947,240

 

VIÑA ALMAVIVA S.A.

 

 

49,890

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMERCIAL GREENVIC S.A.

 

 

 

 

4,614

 

 

 

 

 

AGRÍCOLA ALTO DE QUITRALMAN LTDA.

 

 

12,103

 

 

10,700

 

 

 

 

 

INDUSTRIA CORCHERA S.A.

 

 

2,703,414

 

 

2,867,351

 

 

 

 

 

IMPORTADORA Y COMERCIAL HUASCO S.A.

 

 

5,007

 

 

41,443

 

 

 

 

 

FORESTAL QUIVOLGO S.A.

 

 

6,133

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AGRÍCOLA SEXTAFRUT S.A.

 

 

10,832

 

 

1,345

 

 

 

 

 

AGRÍCOLA GRANADEROS LTDA.

 

 

2,152

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOCIEDAD AGRICOLA EL MARCO DOS LTDA.

 

 

17,788

 

 

4,123

 

 

 

 

 

AGRICOLA LAS PETRAS S.A.

 

 

12,446

 

 

4,063

 

 

 

 

 

QUINTA DE VILUCO S.A.

 

 

20,962

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOCIEDAD AGRICOLA ORREGO DOS LIMITADA

 

 

14,002

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOS BOLDOS DE TAPIHUE S.A.

 

 

27,005

 

 

8,460

 

 

 

 

 

AGRICOLA TRIGAL LIMITADA

 

 

220

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

SOCIEDAD AGRICOLA POPETA LIMITADA

 

 

254

 

 

335

 

 

 

 

 

MARIA INES FERNANDEZ

 

 

18,553

 

 

3,007

 

 

 

 

 

OSVALDO SOLAR VARELA

 

 

1,558

 

 

1,410

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Total

 

 

4,193,160

 

 

3,620,684

 

 

2,112,594

 

 

1,947,240

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

F-19


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 6 – Balances and transactions with related parties, continued

C) Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12-31-2006

 

 

 

12-31-2007

 

 

 

12-31-2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect on

 

 

 

Effect on

 

 

 

Effect on

 

Company

 

Taxpayer
I.D.

 

Relationship

 

Transaction
description

 

Amount

 

earnings
(charge) / credit

 

Amount

 

earnings
(charge) / credit

 

Amount

 

earnings
(charge) / credit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRUTÍCOLA VICONTO S.A.

 

96512190-0

 

COMMON SHAREHOLDER

 

PURCHASE OF FIXED ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

119,952

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRUTÍCOLA VICONTO S.A.

 

96512190-0

 

COMMON SHAREHOLDER

 

PURCHASE OF SERVICES AND OTHERS

 

 

85,778

 

 

6,862

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,265

 

 

(6,265

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRUTÍCOLA VICONTO S.A.

 

96512190-0

 

COMMON SHAREHOLDER

 

SALE OF SERVICES AND OTHERS

 

 

8,287

 

 

8,287

 

 

8,760

 

 

8,760

 

 

9,476

 

 

9,476

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRUTÍCOLA VICONTO S.A.

 

96512190-0

 

COMMON SHAREHOLDER

 

PURCHASE OF RAW MATERIALS AND OTHERS

 

 

66,887

 

 

 

 

78,534

 

 

 

 

24,852-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIÑEDOS EMILIANA S.A.

 

96512200-1

 

COMMON SHAREHOLDER

 

SALE OF RAW MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS

 

 

16,068

 

 

3,196

 

 

22,109

 

 

4,245

 

 

340,039

 

 

39,725

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIÑEDOS EMILIANA S.A.

 

96512200-1

 

COMMON SHAREHOLDER

 

SALE OF SERVICES AND OTHER

 

 

2,099,842

 

 

415,568

 

 

1,323,167

 

 

1,323,167

 

 

1,111,047

 

 

1,111,047

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIÑEDOS EMILIANA S.A.

 

96512200-1

 

COMMON SHAREHOLDER

 

PURCHASE OF RAW MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS

 

 

1,127,864

 

 

 

 

1,095,917

 

 

 

 

962,054

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIÑEDOS EMILIANA S.A.

 

96512200-1

 

COMMON SHAREHOLDER

 

PURCHASE OF SERVICES AND OTHERS

 

 

325,052

 

 

(325,052

)

 

286,289

 

 

(286,289

)

 

293,597

 

 

(293,597

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIÑEDOS EMILIANA S.A.

 

96512200-1

 

COMMON SHAREHOLDER

 

CESSION OF RIGHTS

 

 

1,790,887

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

190,606

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIÑEDOS EMILIANA S.A.

 

96512200-1

 

COMMON SHAREHOLDER

 

PURCHASE OF FIXED ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,498,261

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INDUSTRIA CORCHERA S.A.

 

90950000-1

 

AFFILIATE

 

PURCHASE OF RAW MATERIALS

 

 

7,110,690

 

 

 

 

8,359,723

 

 

 

 

7,748,794

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CIA. NAC. DE FZA. ELECTRICA S.A.

 

90310000-1

 

COMMON DIRECTOR

 

PURCHASE OF SERVICES AND OTHERS

 

 

248,100

 

 

(248,100

)

 

90,771

 

 

(90,771

)

 

114,297

 

 

 

F-20


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 6 – Balances and transactions with related parties, continued

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12-31-2006

 

 

 

12-31-2007

 

 

 

12-31-2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect on

 

 

 

Effect on

 

 

 

Effect on

 

Company

 

Taxpayer
I.D.

 

Relationship

 

Transaction
description

 

Amount

 

earnings
(charge) / credit

 

Amount

 

earnings
(charge) / credit

 

Amount

 

earnings
(charge) / credit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

QUINTA VILUCO S.A.

 

99581660-1

 

COMMON DIRECTOR

 

PURCHASE OF RAW MATERIALS

 

 

290,079

 

 

 

 

361,781

 

 

 

 

281,697

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIÑA ALMAVIVA S.A.

 

96824300-4

 

AFFILIATE

 

SALE OF RAW MATERIALS AND PRODUCT

 

 

104,794

 

 

60,972

 

 

76,039

 

 

35,850

 

 

185,398

 

 

140,501

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

QUINTA VILUCO S.A.

 

99581660-1

 

COMMON DIRECTOR

 

PURCHASE OF RAW MATERIALS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,681,290

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIÑA ALMAVIVA S.A.

 

96824300-4

 

AFFILIATE

 

SALE OF SERVICES AND OTHER

 

 

3,968

 

 

3,968

 

 

21,247

 

 

21,247

 

 

16,993

 

 

16,993

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIÑA ALMAVIVA S.A.

 

96824300-4

 

AFFILIATE

 

PURCHASE OF RAW MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS

 

 

520,404

 

 

 

 

447,043

 

 

 

 

469,075

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIÑA ALMAVIVA S.A.

 

96824300-4

 

AFFILIATE

 

PURCHASE OF SERVICES AND OTHER

 

 

2,087

 

 

(2,087

)

 

2,718

 

 

(2,718

)

 

10,921

 

 

(10,921

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMPORTADORA Y COMERCIAL HUASCO S.A.

 

84990200-8

 

AFFILIATE

 

PURCHASE OF MATERIALS AND SPARE-PARTS

 

 

100,303

 

 

 

 

124,558

 

 

 

 

151,670

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AGRÍCOLA ALTO DE QUITRALMAN LTDA.

 

85201700-7

 

AFFILIATE

 

SALE OF ROW MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS

 

 

196

 

 

 

 

7,569

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AGRÍCOLA ALTO DE QUITRALMAN LTDA.

 

85201700-7

 

COMMON SHAREHOLDER

 

PURCHASE OF RAW MATERIALS

 

 

451,662

 

 

 

 

643,043

 

 

 

 

549,661

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AGRÍCOLA ALTO DE QUITRALMAN LTDA.

 

85201700-7

 

COMMON SHAREHOLDER

 

PURCHASE OF SERVICES AND OTHER

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,445

 

 

(4,445

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FORESTAL QUIVOLGO S.A.

 

2479374-5

 

COMMON SHAREHOLDER

 

PURCHASE OF RAW MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS

 

 

158,106

 

 

 

 

229,512

 

 

 

 

485,480

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FORESTAL QUIVOLGO S.A.

 

2479374-5

 

COMMON SHAREHOLDER

 

PURCHASE OF SERVICES AND OTHER

 

 

2,621

 

 

(2,621

)

 

1,847

 

 

(1,847

)

 

2,530

 

 

(2,530

)

F-21


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 6 – Balances and transactions with related parties, continued

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12-31-2006

 

 

 

12-31-2007

 

 

 

12-31-2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect on

 

 

 

Effect on

 

 

 

Effect on

 

Company

 

Taxpayer
I.D.

 

Relationship

 

Transaction
description

 

Amount

 

earnings
(charge) / credit

 

Amount

 

earnings
(charge) / credit

 

Amount

 

earnings
(charge) / credit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMERCIAL GREENVIC S.A.

 

78335990-1

 

COMMON SHAREHOLDER

 

SALE OF RAW MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS

 

 

31,363

 

 

4,077

 

 

242,343

 

 

19,387

 

 

355,661

 

 

140,501

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMERCIAL GREENVIC S.A.

 

78335990-1

 

COMMON SHAREHOLDER

 

SALES OF SERVICES AND OTHER

 

 

60,821

 

 

7,906

 

 

5

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMERCIAL GREENVIC S.A.

 

78335990-1

 

COMMON SHAREHOLDER

 

PURCHASE OF RAW MATERIALS

 

 

669,069

 

 

 

 

71,493

 

 

 

 

125,693

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMERCIAL GREENVIC S.A.

 

78335990-1

 

COMMON SHAREHOLDER

 

PURCHASE OF SERVICES AND OTHER

 

 

5,601

 

 

(5,601

)

 

4,028

 

 

(4,028

)

 

62,386

 

 

(62,386

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMERCIAL GREENVIC S.A.

 

78335990-1

 

COMMON SHAREHOLDER

 

SALE OF FIXED ASSET

 

 

 

 

 

 

79,660

 

 

(81,732

)

 

 

 

 

F-22


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 7 – Inventories

Inventories are stated as described in Note 2 h) and are summarized as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

Bottled wine and bulk

 

 

73,783,109

 

 

91,308,670

 

In-process wine

 

 

4,342,084

 

 

6,013,576

 

Liquors

 

 

711,880

 

 

774,791

 

Materials and supplies

 

 

13,756,278

 

 

15,995,697

 

Other products

 

 

471,173

 

 

559,392

 

In-transit inventories

 

 

2,242,203

 

 

2,025,047

 

Allowance for obsolescence

 

 

(2,686,119

)

 

(3,323,740

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

Total

 

 

92,620,608

 

 

113,353,433

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

Note 8 – Income and deferred taxes

 

 

a)

Income taxes payable

The detail of consolidated income taxes payable is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provision for income tax

 

 

3,657,404

 

 

1,705,703

 

Provision for income tax subsidiaries

 

 

2,924,600

 

 

4,215,017

 

Unique article 21 tax

 

 

41,882

 

 

63,059

 

Less:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monthly tax provisional payments

 

 

(3,878,546

)

 

(5,279,578

)

Other credits

 

 

(291,651

)

 

(38,412

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

Income taxes payable

 

 

2,453,689

 

 

665,789

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

b)          Individual net taxable income for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008 amounted to approximately ThCh$6,902,031, ThCh$21,514,141 and ThCh$10,033,547, respectively.

F-23


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 8 – Income and deferred taxes, continued

c)          The detail of the balance of net undistributed taxed earnings for which tax credits will be passed through to the shareholders of the Company at December 31, 2007 and 2008 is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

Taxed earnings

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings taxed at 17%

 

 

68,513,145

 

 

62,226,291

 

Earnings taxed at 16.5%

 

 

5,225,193

 

 

5,221,852

 

Earnings taxed at 16%

 

 

6,387,652

 

 

6,383,568

 

Earnings taxed at 15%

 

 

14,217,481

 

 

14,208,390

 

As per Article No. 17 of the Income Tax Law

 

 

3,389,951

 

 

3,448,764

 

Earnings with no pass-through

 

 

3,950,817

 

 

1,966,339

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

Balance of taxed earnings

 

 

101,684,239

 

 

93,455,204

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

Net undistributed taxed earnings have been accumulated in accordance with tax law since 2001 year and the above table presents the accumulation from that date.

d)          Two of the Company’s subsidiaries, Viña Cono Sur S.A. and Viña Maipo Ltda., have undistributed tax earnings of ThCh$14,724,708 and ThCh$1,890,123, respectively, as of December 31, 2008 (ThCh$7,188,851 and ThCh$3,366,827, respectively, as of December 31, 2007). The subsidiaries Comercial Peumo Ltda. and VCT Internacional S.A. have tax loss carryforwards of ThCh$1,444,000 and ThCh$5,815,000 as of December 31, 2008, respectively (ThCh$4,560,000 and ThCh$7,573,000 as of December 31, 2007, respectively). These tax loss carryforwards have no expiration dates. As of December 31, 2008, the Argentinean and United Kingdom subsidiaries have no tax loss carryforwards.

e)          Recoverable taxes

The detail of recoverable taxes is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

Value-added tax

 

 

5,033,292

 

 

6,437,193

 

Alcoholic beverage duties

 

 

551,948

 

 

535,543

 

Income tax receivable

 

 

742,572

 

 

1,963,719

 

Other credits

 

 

961,416

 

 

1,440,450

 

Provision for non-recoverable taxes

 

 

(388,066

)

 

(313,261

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

Total

 

 

6,901,162

 

 

10,063,644

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

F-24


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 8 – Income and deferred taxes, continued

f)          Deferred taxes

Changes in the Chilean Income Tax Law, effective beginning January 1, 2001, required that income tax rates increase gradually from 2001 through 2005 from 15% to 17%. Consequently, deferred tax balances as of December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008 were calculated based on 17%. The detail of deferred taxes is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred tax asset

 

Deferred tax liability

 

Deferred tax asset

 

Deferred tax liability

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Temporary differences

 

Short-term

 

Long-term

 

Short-term

 

Long-term

 

Short-term

 

Long-term

 

Short-term

 

Long-term

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

 

 

 

 

Allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

203,856

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

236,562

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred revenue

 

 

4,246

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

148,433

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allowance for obsolescence

 

 

451,948

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

565,036

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provision for vacations

 

 

283,083

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

236,384

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization of intangibles

 

 

44,754

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial lease agreements

 

 

76,712

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

47,521

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overhead expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,806,735

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,034,760

 

Fixed assets depreciation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,398,252

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,998,080

 

Staff severance indemnities

 

 

 

 

218,346

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

273,539

 

 

 

 

 

Other events

 

 

24,279

 

 

 

 

65,112

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

130,035

 

 

 

Unrealized gains for inventories

 

 

109,713

 

 

203,753

 

 

 

 

 

 

106,927

 

 

198,579

 

 

 

 

 

Forwards

 

 

1,077

 

 

 

 

 

 

73,007

 

 

 

 

 

 

242,392

 

 

67,916

 

Tax loss carryforwards

 

 

1,287,707

 

 

775,374

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,900,970

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recoverable tax

 

 

64,149

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

45,773

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inventories

 

 

19,040

 

 

 

 

272,532

 

 

666,037

 

 

25,659

 

 

 

 

189,807

 

 

620,784

 

Expenses related to the issuance of bonds

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

110,982

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

104,902

 

Other provisions

 

 

118,006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

117,902

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Complementary accounts, net of amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,001,893

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,760,791

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Total

 

 

2,688,570

 

 

1,197,473

 

 

337,644

 

 

13,053,120

 

 

3,431,167

 

 

472,118

 

 

562,234

 

 

15,065,651

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, the Company considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the schedule reversal of deferred tax liabilities (including the impact of available carryforward periods), projected future taxable income (i.e. future market growth, forecasted earnings, etc.) and other tax-planning strategies including the mix of earnings in the jurisdictions in which the Company operates and prudent and feasible tax planning strategies in making this assessment and ultimately determining the need for a valuation allowance. Based upon the level of historical taxable income and projections for future taxable income over the periods in which the deferred tax assets are deductible, the Company believes it is more likely than not that the Company will realize the benefits of these deductible differences. The amount of deferred tax asset considered realizable, however, could be reduced in the near term if estimates of future taxable income during the carryforward period are reduced.

F-25


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 8 – Income and deferred taxes, continued

g)          The detail of income tax expense as presented in the consolidated statements of income for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008 is summarized as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the years ended December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

Current tax expense (provision for income taxes)

 

 

(3,413,213

)

 

(6,582,004

)

 

(5,920,720

)

Tax expense adjustment (prior year)

 

 

(109,723

)

 

11,296

 

 

(212,182

)

Effect of changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities for the year

 

 

(1,182,540

)

 

(1,528,839

)

 

(1,978,775

)

Tax benefit provided by tax loss

 

 

 

 

20,312

 

 

28,022

 

Effect of amortization of complementary deferred tax asset or liability accounts

 

 

(114,098

)

 

(238,779

)

 

(241,102

)

Other charges or credits to the account

 

 

(180,518

)

 

(574,979

)

 

(776,788

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Total

 

 

(5,000,092

)

 

(8,892,993

)

 

(9,101,545

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

F-26


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 9 – Property, plant and equipment

a)          The following is a summary of property, plant and equipment as of December 31, 2007 and 2008:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross Fixed
assets

 

Accumulated
depreciation

 

Gross Fixed
assets

 

Accumulated
depreciation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

Land

 

 

50,526,215

 

 

 

 

57,241,321

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Plantations (*)

 

 

52,865,584

 

 

(11,299,478

)

 

64,094,050

 

 

(13,472,615

)

Buildings and facilities (*)

 

 

86,881,591

 

 

(24,915,963

)

 

94,778,313

 

 

(28,536,356

)

Wine-storage equipment (*)

 

 

44,992,598

 

 

(23,857,865

)

 

52,576,288

 

 

(24,604,339

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

 

184,739,773

 

 

(60,073,306

)

 

211,448,651

 

 

(66,613,310

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Machinery and equipment

 

 

61,166,602

 

 

(33,119,463

)

 

67,797,247

 

 

(37,140,739

)

Transportation equipment

 

 

2,958,416

 

 

(1,970,000

)

 

3,181,267

 

 

(2,179,335

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

 

64,125,018

 

 

(35,089,463

)

 

70,978,514

 

 

(39,320,074

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Supplies (Containers – shipping and reusable storage)

 

 

1,515,137

 

 

(1,296,469

)

 

1,662,266

 

 

(1,346,987

)

Other fixed assets

 

 

11,295,251

 

 

(8,045,785

)

 

12,445,764

 

 

(9,378,238

)

Leased fixed assets

 

 

3,527,661

 

 

(890,986

)

 

3,519,089

 

 

(827,909

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

 

16,338,048

 

 

(10,233,239

)

 

17,627,119

 

 

(11,553,134

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Revaluation from fixed asset technical appraisal

 

 

3,923,591

 

 

(1,571,548

)

 

3,826,900

 

 

(1,490,966

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

 

3,923,591

 

 

(1,571,548

)

 

3,826,900

 

 

(1,490,966

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Net property, plant and equipment

 

 

319,652,645

 

 

(106,967,556

)

 

361,122,505

 

 

(118,977,484

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

(*) This balance includes buildings in progress, wine-storage equipment in progress and vineyards developed for a total amount of ThCh$ 23,525,109 in 2007 and ThCh$ 40,624,273 in 2008.

b)          Depreciation for each period presented is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

Depreciation (selling and administrative expenses)

 

 

(1,372,505

)

 

(1,383,101

)

 

(1,523,383

)

Depreciation (operating expenses) (*)

 

 

(3,674,234

)

 

(4,496,019

)

 

(4,239,365

)

Depreciation capitalized to deferred costs (**)

 

 

(9,530,283

)

 

(9,392,921

)

 

(12,090,170

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Total

 

 

(14,577,022

)

 

(15,272,041

)

 

(17,852,918

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 


 

 

(*)

Depreciation charged to earnings for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008 in addition to depreciation of administrative and selling expenses and depreciation of operating expenses considers depreciation included under cost of sales for an amount of ThCh$7,889,568 in 2006, ThCh$8,375,385 in 2007 and ThCh$8,349,650 in 2008.

 

 

(**)

This amount includes depreciation related to the next harvest, barrels and costs of wine processing.

F-27


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 9 – Property, plant and equipment, continued

 

 

c)

The detail of interest capitalized is as follows:


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the years ended December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

Vineyards under development

 

 

270,769

 

 

507,342

 

 

750,035

 

Construction in progress

 

 

168,558

 

 

144,143

 

 

365,438

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Total

 

 

439,327

 

 

651,485

 

 

1,115,473

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 


 

 

d)

Technical revaluation: in accordance with Circular 1529 of the SVS, the Company recorded the increase in value resulting from a technical appraisal of its principal fixed assets as of December 31, 1979. As of December 31, 2007 and 2008, this higher value consisted of the following restated amounts:


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item

 

Asset value

 

Accumulated depreciation

 

Asset value

 

Accumulated depreciation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

Land

 

 

2,176,455

 

 

 

 

2,176,455

 

 

 

Plantations

 

 

294,577

 

 

(283,127

)

 

269,758

 

 

(262,356

)

Buildings and facilities

 

 

1,344,716

 

 

(1,180,577

)

 

1,281,183

 

 

(1,129,106

)

Machinery and equipment

 

 

107,844

 

 

(107,844

)

 

99,504

 

 

(99,504

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Total

 

 

3,923,591

 

 

(1,571,548

)

 

3,826,900

 

 

(1,490,966

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 


 

 

e)

Leased assets are accounted for in conformity with Technical Bulletin No. 22 of the Chilean Association of Accountants. Leased assets are located on floor No. 15 at 1602 Tower South of the World Trade Center Building (whose contract stipulates an average interest rate of 5.88%, with 6 installments outstanding as of December 31, 2008), and packing line for which respective agreements provide a rate of 15.78% and 49 installments outstanding as of December 31, 2008. The detail is the following:


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

Leased fixed assets

 

 

3,527,661

 

 

3,519,089

 

Accumulated depreciation

 

 

(890,986

)

 

(827,909

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

Total

 

 

2,636,675

 

 

2,691,180

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

The Company does not legally own leased assets and therefore it cannot freely dispose of them until it exercises the related purchase option.

F-28


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 9 – Property, plant and equipment, continued

 

 

f)

Operating leases:

 

 

 

The Company has entered into long-term lease agreements for land where it has developed vineyards for wine production. These agreements are expressed in US dollars and/or UF and are restated each year in consideration of changes in these monetary units in accordance with each related agreement. As of December 31, 2008, future minimum payments related to these operating lease agreements are as follows:


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

 

 

 

 

 

2009

 

 

903,070

 

2010

 

 

410,366

 

2011

 

 

410,366

 

2012

 

 

413,703

 

2013 and thereafter

 

 

2,236,099

 

 

 

   

 

Total

 

 

4,373,604

 

 

 

   

 


 

 

g)

Investments in computer programs:

There were no significant investments in computer programs during 2007 and 2008.

Note 10 - Investments in related companies

Significant Events

 

 

 

 

 

Investments in related companies and the related direct participation in equity of investees, as well as the recognition of unrealized gains and losses related to purchase and sale transactions between related companies, as of the closing dates of the respective periods are detailed in the attached chart.

 

 

 

 

 

 

a.

Accrued equity participation in income of Industria Corchera S.A. recognized for the year ended December 31, 2008, is modified by a decrease in unrealized loss for ThCh$38,265. This increased accrued income for the period. In 2007, unrealized gain for the period amounted to ThCh$19,848; those amounts are shown netted against net income for that period.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At December 31, 2008, accumulated unrealized gain amounts to ThCh$62,021 (ThCh$36,954 in 2007) and is shown netted against inventory acquired from this affiliated company. Also, during the year 2008, the Company received dividends from Industria Corchera S.A. of ThCh$145,711 (ThCh$1,298,163 during 2007).

 

 

 

 

 

 

b.

The investment in Viña Almaviva S.A. is reduced by 50% of the unrealized gain generated in the sale of land in 2001 to Viña Almaviva S.A. given that this is an unrealized gain for the Company. The amount of the decrease is ThCh$642,190 (ThCh$642,190 in 2007). The realization of this gain will be formalized when this land is transferred to a third party outside the Company’s Group.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The accrued income of Viña Almaviva S.A., recognized for the year ended December 31, 2008, is modified by the decrease in unrealized loss generated in 2008 for an amount of ThCh$16,091. This increased accrued income for the period. In 2007, unrealized gain for the period amounted to ThCh$25,336, those amounts are netted against net income for that period.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At December 31, 2008, accumulated unrealized gain amounts to ThCh$42,043 (ThCh$4,114 in 2007) and is netted against the balance of inventory acquired from this affiliated company.

F-29


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 10 – Investments in related companies, continued

Detail of investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Company

 

Ownership percentage

 

Equity of investee

 

Income

 

Unrealized Gain

 

Equity Method value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended
December 31,

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

 

2007

 

2008

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

 

2007

 

2008

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

%

 

%

 

%

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Industria Corchera S.A.

 

49.84

 

 

49.84

 

 

49.96

 

 

7,285,782

 

 

7,642,471

 

 

 

354,252

 

 

403,381

 

 

331,198

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,641,828

 

 

3,821,001

 

 

Viña Almaviva S.A.

 

50.00

 

 

50.00

 

 

50.00

 

 

9,465,908

 

 

9,838,874

 

 

 

279,438

 

 

244,761

 

 

186,483

 

 

642,190

 

 

642,190

 

 

4,090,765

 

 

4,277,247

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

633,690

 

 

648 ,142

 

 

517,681

 

 

642,190

 

 

642,190

 

 

7,732,594

 

 

8,098,248

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Note 11 – Investments in other companies

2007 and 2008:

 

 

a)

In July 2008, the Company acquired 2 shares of Vinexpo for Ch$2,426.

 

 

b)

In March 2007, the Company acquired 1,000 shares of Sociedad Agrícola la Rosa Sofruco S.A. for ThCh$1,840. In September 2007, the Company sold 78,899 shares of Compañía Agropecuaria Copeval S.A. The sale of these shares generated income for Viña Concha y Toro S.A. of ThCh$75,446, which is presented under Non-operating income.

Detail of investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Book Value
December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Company

 

Number of shares

 

Ownership Percentage

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

Sociedad Agrícola La Rosa Sofruco S.A.

 

253,119

 

 

2.3010

 

 

 

327,084

 

 

327,084

 

Cía. General de Electricidad Industrial S.A.

 

13,483

 

 

0.0000

 

 

 

9,705

 

 

9,706

 

Cámara de Comercio de Santiago

 

1

 

 

0.0000

 

 

 

1,732

 

 

1,732

 

Termas de Puyehue S.A.

 

2,000

 

 

0.0000

 

 

 

143

 

 

143

 

Unión El Golf S.A.

 

3

 

 

0.0000

 

 

 

23,822

 

 

23,822

 

Compañía de Telecomunicaciones de Chile S.A.

 

463

 

 

0.0000

 

 

 

495

 

 

495

 

Vinexpo

 

2

 

 

0.0000

 

 

 

 

 

2,426

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

362,981

 

 

365,408

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

F-30


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 12 – Goodwill

The detail of goodwill is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

 

As of December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

amortization

 

net balance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Company

 

2007

 

2008

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

Industria Corchera S.A.

 

 

85,863

 

 

85,863

 

 

1,194,927

 

 

1,109,065

 

 

1,023,201

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Total

 

 

85,863

 

 

85,863

 

 

1,194,927

 

 

1,109,065

 

 

1,023,201

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

F-31


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 13 – Intangibles

Intangible assets are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross
carrying
amount

 

Accumulated
amortization

 

Gross
carrying
amount

 

Accumulated
amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

Water rights

 

 

3,379,178

 

 

(209,795

)

 

4,930,628

 

 

(330,915

)

Industrial trademarks

 

 

2,124,564

 

 

(534,236

)

 

2,449,482

 

 

(684,553

)

Easement rights

 

 

14,738

 

 

(939

)

 

19,733

 

 

(1,306

)

Other

 

 

1,429

 

 

(1,429

)

 

1,312

 

 

(1,312

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Total

 

 

5,519,909

 

 

(746,398

)

 

7,401,155

 

 

(1,018,086

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

The amortization of intangible assets was ThCh$127,739 in 2006, ThCh$226,810 in 2007 and ThCh$332,687 in 2008.

F-32


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 14 – Other assets

The composition of other assets is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Assets

 

2007
ThCh$

 

2008
ThCh$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepaid rent

 

 

2,237,404

 

 

2,583,878

 

Deferred expenses bonds series C

 

 

652,840

 

 

617,069

 

Guarantees leases

 

 

13,858

 

 

14,367

 

Prepaid community property rights

 

 

12,333

 

 

28,697

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

TOTAL

 

 

2, 916,435

 

 

3,244,011

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

The deferred expenses for the issuance of the series C bonds are amortized using the straight-line method (which approximates the effective-interest method) over the life of the bonds.

F-33


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 15 – Short-term bank debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Registration No.

 

Bank or financial institution

 

US dollars

 

Euros

 

Other foreign currencies

 

UF

 

Non adjustable
Ch$

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2007
ThCh$

 

2008
ThCh$

 

2007
ThCh$

 

2008
ThCh$

 

2007
ThCh$

 

2008
ThCh$

 

2007
ThCh$

 

2008
ThCh$

 

2007
ThCh$

 

2008
ThCh$

 

2007
ThCh$

 

2008
ThCh$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term portion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

97.951.000-4

 

BANCO ITAU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,420,980

 

 

 

 

3,144,950

 

 

 

 

6,565,930

 

97.004.000-5

 

BANCO DE CHILE

 

 

 

 

4,537,357

 

 

2,375,626

 

 

2,138,599

 

 

1,079,636

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,817,570

 

 

 

 

1,068,941

 

 

3,455,262

 

 

11,562,465

 

97.039.000-6

 

BANCO SANTANDER

 

 

 

 

10,346,812

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,346,812

 

97.008.000-7

 

BANCO CITIBANK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

167

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

167

 

97.032.000-8

 

BANCO BBVA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

332,657

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,101,089

 

 

 

 

2,433,746

 

97.080.000-K

 

BANCO BICE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,448,104

 

 

 

 

3,448,104

 

97.023.000-9

 

CORPBANCA

 

 

1,643,205

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,968,252

 

 

9,703,236

 

 

3,611,457

 

 

9,703,236

 

Foreign Bank

 

BANCO RIO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

344,416

 

 

429,417

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

344,416

 

 

429,417

 

Foreign Bank

 

BANCO FRANCES

 

 

 

 

749,726

 

 

 

 

 

 

140,555

 

 

264,547

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

140,555

 

 

1,014,273

 

Foreign Bank

 

BANCO REGIONAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

773,080

 

 

1,094,383

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

773,080

 

 

1,094,383

 

Foreign Bank

 

BANCO NACIÓN

 

 

 

 

7,840,214

 

 

 

 

 

 

239,642

 

 

265,134

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

239,642

 

 

8,105,348

 

Foreign Bank

 

BNL HEXADON BANC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

48,073

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

48,073

 

Foreign Bank

 

STANDARD BANK

 

 

 

 

280,894

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

89,325

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

370,219

 

Foreign Bank

 

BANCO CREDICOOP

 

 

 

 

3,873,421

 

 

 

 

 

 

73,884

 

 

128,252

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

73,884

 

 

4,001,673

 

97.951.000-4

 

HSBC BANK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

145,681

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

145,681

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

82

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

82

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

Total

 

 

1,643,205

 

 

27,628,424

 

 

2,375,626

 

 

2,471,254

 

 

2,796,894

 

 

2,319,380

 

 

 

 

7,238,550

 

 

1.968,252

 

 

19,466,320

 

 

8,783,977

 

 

59,123,928

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

Principal owed

 

 

1,623,340

 

 

27,045,949

 

 

2,319,525

 

 

2,385,539

 

 

2,794,746

 

 

2,319,380

 

 

 

 

7,122,253

 

 

1,938,420

 

 

18,651,917

 

 

8,676,031

 

 

57,525,038

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted-average interest rate

 

 

5.44

%

 

7.55

%

 

3.41

%

 

6.09

%

 

6.52

%

 

28.41

%

 

 

 

2.57

%

 

6.84

%

 

8.53

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

F-34


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 15 – Short-term bank debt, continued

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Registration No.

 

Bank or financial institution

 

US dollars

 

Euros

 

Other foreign currencies

 

UF

 

Non adjustable Ch$

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2007
ThCh$

 

2008
ThCh$

 

2007
ThCh$

 

2008
ThCh$

 

2007
ThCh$

 

2008
ThCh$

 

2007
ThCh$

 

2008
ThCh$

 

2007
ThCh$

 

2008
ThCh$

 

2007
ThCh$

 

2008
ThCh$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term current portion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

97.032.000-8

 

BANCO BBVA

 

 

182,055

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,179,421

 

 

2,000,580

 

 

2,361,476

 

 

2,000,580

 

97.004.000-5

 

BANCO DE CHILE

 

 

 

 

1,403,578

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

119,072

 

 

1,192,166

 

 

 

 

1,345,075

 

 

119,072

 

 

3,940,819

 

76.645.030-K

 

BANCO ITAU

 

 

813

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

813

 

 

 

97.039.000-6

 

BANCO SANTANDER

 

 

9,187

 

 

2,008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,819,612

 

 

2,543,863

 

 

2,828,799

 

 

2,545,871

 

97.008.000-7

 

BANCO CITIBANK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,8270,017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,827,017

 

 

 

97.041.000-7

 

BANKBOSTON

 

 

81,523

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

81,523

 

 

 

Foreign Bank

 

BANCO CITIBANK ARGENTINA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,937,911

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,937,911

 

Foreign Bank

 

BANCO SANTANDER RIO

 

 

825,058

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

825,058

 

 

 

Foreign Bank

 

BANCO NACION

 

 

3,596,640

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,596,640

 

 

 

Foreign Bank

 

BANCO BNL HEXAGON

 

 

1,085,889

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,085,889

 

 

 

Foreign Bank

 

BANCO FRANCES

 

 

541,884

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

173,238

 

 

772,386

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

715,122

 

 

772,386

 

Foreign Bank

 

BANCO CREDICOOP

 

 

2,738,773

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,738,773

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

9,061,822

 

 

1,405,586

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,000,255

 

 

2,710,297

 

 

119,072

 

 

1,192,166

 

 

4,999,033

 

 

5,889,518

 

 

16,180,182

 

 

11,197,567

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Principal owed

 

 

8,945,828

 

 

1,272,900

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,947,480

 

 

2,660,023

 

 

 

 

1,072,629

 

 

4,900,500

 

 

5,780,000

 

 

15,793,808

 

 

10,785,852

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-average interest rate

 

 

4.88

%

 

3.96

%

 

 

 

 

 

11.07

%

 

12.13

%

 

4.85

%

 

4.85

%

 

5.22

%

 

4.27

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage of short-term and current portion of long-term bank debt denominated in foreign currency (%)

 

 

 

 

51.95

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage of short-term and current portion of long-term bank debt denominated in local currency (%)

 

 

 

 

48.05

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F-35


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 16 – Long-term bank debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years to Maturity

 

As of December 31, 2008

 

As of December 31, 2007

 

Tax
registration
No.

 

Bank or
financial
institution

 

Currency or
adjustment
index

 

1 to 2

 

2 to 3

 

3 to 5

 

5 to 10

 

More
than 10

 

Total
long-term
portion at
year-end

 

Weighted
average interest
rate

 

Total long- term

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

97.004.000-5

 

Banco de Chile

 

USD

 

 

 

 

1,145,610

 

 

4,582,440

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,728,050

 

 

4.36

%

 

 

97.004.000-5

 

Banco de Chile

 

UF

 

 

4,290,514

 

 

3,217,886

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,508,400

 

 

4.85

%

 

8,547,631

 

97.951.000-4

 

Banco Itau

 

USD

 

 

982,070

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

982,070

 

 

5.57

%

 

 

97.039.000-7

 

Banco Santander

 

USD

 

 

9,610,395

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,610,395

 

 

3.76

%

 

6,276,913

 

97.039.000-7

 

Banco Santander

 

Ch$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,722,500

 

97.032.000-8

 

Banco BBVA

 

Ch$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,089,000

 

Foreign bank

 

Banco Francés

 

Other currencies

 

 

663,545

 

 

571,386

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,234,931

 

 

15.68

%

 

2,151,651

 

97.008.000-7

 

Banco Citibank Argentina

 

Other currencies

 

 

1,904,619

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,904,619

 

 

11.00

%

 

3,551,288

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

17,451,143

 

 

4,934,882

 

 

4,582,440

 

 

 

 

 

 

26,968,465

 

 

 

 

 

24,338,983

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 


 

 

 

 

 

Long-term bank debt denominated in foreign currency

 

 

72.16

%

Long-term bank debt denominated in Chilean pesos and UF

 

 

27.84

%

F-36


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 17 – Short and long-term bonds payable

On April 26, 2005, Series C bonds were issued for an amount of UF 2,000,000 at a rate of 3.9% per annum, 100% of the par value was placed.

As of December 31, 2007, the short-term portion includes ThCh$ 348,270, of accrued interest. The long-term portion of ThCh$42,738,153 relates exclusively to the principal of the Series C bonds.

As of December 31, 2008, the short-term portion includes ThCh$ 1,611,528, of accrued interest. The long-term portion of ThCh$41,643,224 relates exclusively to the principal of the Series C bonds.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FREQUENCY

 

PAR VALUE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No. OF
REGISTRATION OR
IDENTIFICATION
OF THE
INSTRUMENT

 

SERIES

 

NOMINAL/PAR
AMOUNT

 

ADJUSTMENT
UNIT FOR
BONDS

 

INTEREST
RATE

 

FINAL
PERIOD

 

PAYMENT
OF
INTEREST

 

PAYMENT OF
PRINCIPAL

 

ThCh$
12-31-2008

 

ThCh$
12-31-2007

 

PLACEMENT IN
CHILE OR ABROAD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short and Long-term Bonds Payable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

 

C

 

2,000,000

 

 

UF

 

3.9

%

 

15-04-2026

 

SEMI-ANNUAL

 

SEMI-ANNUAL

 

 

1,611,528

 

 

348,270

 

Chile

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total short-term portion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,611,528

 

 

348,270

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term bonds

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

 

C

 

2,000,000

 

 

UF

 

3.9

%

 

15-04-2026

 

SEMI-ANNUAL

 

SEMI-ANNUAL

 

 

41,643,224

 

 

42,738,153

 

Chile

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total long-term portion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

41,643,224

 

 

42,738,153

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F-37


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 18 – Accruals and certain charge-offs

The detail is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

Advertising expenses

 

 

14,547,782

 

 

20,659,543

 

Employee legal bonus and profit participation

 

 

4,122,927

 

 

4,229,668

 

Directors’ compensation

 

 

557,092

 

 

557,092

 

Provision for vacation

 

 

1,774,866

 

 

1,390,493

 

Provision for reorganization expenses

 

 

356,164

 

 

196,126

 

Provision for accrued costs and expenses

 

 

1,323,735

 

 

2,411,100

 

Other provisions

 

 

952,096

 

 

675,170

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

Total accruals

 

 

23,634,662

 

 

30,090,062

 

 

 

   

 

   

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

Staff severance indemnities

 

 

1,284,797

 

 

1,610,162

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

Total accruals

 

 

1,284,797

 

 

1,610,162

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

The most significant direct charge-offs related to inventory detailed as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the years ending
December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

Reprocessing

 

 

599,651

 

 

248,411

 

 

1,315,475

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

As of December 31, 2007 and 2008, there are provisions recorded which are presented as a deduction from the related asset accounts as per the following detail:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

Doubtful accounts

 

(569,311

)

 

(537,271

)

 

Uncollectible notes

 

(68,284

)

 

(62,703

)

 

Income taxes recoverable

 

(389,492

)

 

(313,261

)

 

Sundry debtors

 

(382,189

)

 

(320,336

)

 

Inventory obsolescence

 

(2,686,120

)

 

(3,323,740

)

 

F-38


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 19 – Accrued expenses

Accrued expenses consist of staff severance indemnities and are recorded at the present value of the total liability according to the accrued cost of the benefit considering an interest rate of 5% per annum and an average service-life period of 7.2 years. Changes during each year were as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at the beginning of the year

 

 

1,095,878

 

 

1,179,420

 

Increase during the year

 

 

688,192

 

 

521,092

 

Payments during the year

 

 

(499,274

)

 

(90,350

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

Provision for staff severance indemnities

 

 

1,284,797

 

 

1,610,162

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

Note 20 – Minority interest

The detail of minority interest is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Taxpayer

 

Related

 

December 31, 2007

 

December 31, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

      I.D.

 

Company

 

Liability

 

Income

 

Liability

 

Income

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

84.712.500-4

 

VIÑA PALO ALTO LIMITADA

 

 

17,607

 

 

(9,511

)

 

7

 

 

(24

)

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

Total

 

 

17,607

 

 

(9,511

)

 

7

 

 

(24

)

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Note 21 – Shareholders’ equity

The Company’s paid -in capital as of December 31, 2007 and 2008 is as follows:

Number of shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series

 

No. of subscribed
shares

 

No. of paid
shares

 

No. of voting
right shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Single

 

 

719,170,735

 

 

719,170,735

 

 

719,170,735

 

Paid in Capital and Par Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series

 

Subscribed
capital

 

Paid-in
capital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Single

 

 

53,411,360

 

 

53,411,360

 

 

 

 

F-39


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 21 – Shareholders’ equity, continued

a) Other Reserves

Other reserves consist of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional paid in capital price-level restatement

 

 

2,179,755

 

 

2,179,755

 

Revaluation from fixed asset technical appraisal

 

 

4,954,807

 

 

4,954,807

 

Adjustment to property, plant and equipment value

 

 

1,308,865

 

 

1,308,865

 

Revaluation from fixed asset technical appraisal in subsidiaries

 

 

626,388

 

 

626,388

 

Revaluation of inventory (1973)

 

 

863,111

 

 

863,111

 

Revaluation of marketable securities (1980)

 

 

667,642

 

 

667,642

 

Cumulative translation adjustment

 

 

(2,044,700

)

 

(2,044,700

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

Total other reserves

 

 

8,555,868

 

 

8,555,868

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

b) Cumulative translation adjustment

This account relates to the effects of the foreign exchange gains or losses between the Chilean peso and the US dollar on the price-level restated foreign investment measured in US dollars, in accordance with Technical Bulletin No. 64 issued by the Chilean Association of Accountants. The detail of the adjustment by subsidiary is included below:

2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Company

 

Opening Balance

 

Exchange
Difference
Investment

 

Exchange
Difference
Liability

 

Balance as of
December 31, 2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trivento Bodegas y Viñedos

 

 

(1,965,900

)

 

(1,158,481

)

 

1,079,682

 

 

(2,044,700

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Total

 

 

(1,965,900

)

 

(1,158,481

)

 

1,079,682

 

 

(2,044,700

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Company

 

Opening Balance

 

Exchange
Difference
Investment

 

Exchange
Difference
Liability

 

Balance as of
December 31, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trivento Bodegas y Viñedos

 

 

(2,044,700

)

 

2,265,616

 

 

(2,265,616

)

 

(2,044,700

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Total

 

 

(2,044,700

)

 

2,265,616

 

 

(2,265,616

)

 

(2,044,700

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

c) Dividends

The Company’s dividend policy proposed by the Board of Directors for 2008 consists of the distribution of up to 40% of net income for the year divided into three provisional dividends payable in September 2008, December 2008 and March 2009 and the payment of a final dividend in May 2009.

F-40


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 21 Shareholders’ equity, continued

Dividends approved and paid as of December 31, 2007 and 2008 (on historical basis) are detailed as follows:

2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividend No.

 

Amount ThCh$

 

Month of payment

 

Type of dividend

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

229

 

 

1,797,927

 

 

December 2007

 

 

Provisional

 

228

 

 

1,797,927

 

 

September 2007

 

 

Provisional

 

227

 

 

1,078,756

 

 

May 2007

 

 

Final

 

226

 

 

1,797,927

 

 

March 2007

 

 

Provisional

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividend No.

 

Amount ThCh$

 

Month of payment

 

Type of dividend

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

233

 

 

1,797,927

 

 

December 2008

 

 

Provisional

 

232

 

 

1,797,927

 

 

September 2008

 

 

Provisional

 

231

 

 

8,234,505

 

 

May 2008

 

 

Final

 

230

 

 

1,797,927

 

 

March 2008

 

 

Provisional

 

Interim dividends are recorded in the “Provisional Dividends” column of the stockholders’ equity statement when they are provisionally declared by the Board of Directors during any given fiscal year. They are recorded as a debit in the Provisional Dividend column of the stockholders’ equity statement in the line item “Interim Dividends”. The offsetting credit is against dividends payable as a liability. These provisional interim dividends are approved formally at the annual Shareholders’ Meeting in April of the subsequent year. The final dividends, of which the interim dividends are a portion, may differ from the provisionally declared interim dividends. Once the final dividend is approved and paid to shareholders, a credit is recorded for the amount of interim dividends preliminarily approved in the prior year in the “Provisional Dividends” column of the stockholders’ equity statement and the final declared dividend is shown as a reduction in the net income for the year column. This treatment is mandated by Circular 1501 of the Chilean Superintendency of Securities and Insurance.

There are no restrictions on the payment of dividends out of the Company’s retained earnings.

d) Capital increase

The board meeting held on December 18, 2008 unanimously resolved to issue 28.000.000 (twenty-eight million) common shares of the same existing series, nominative and with no par value, corresponding to a capital increase of the Company of approximately Ch$30,000,000,000 (thirty thousand million pesos) approved at the Shareholders Extraordinary Meeting celebrated on December 18, 2008.

Likewise, all agreements necessary for implementing the issue and placement of the shares, including the registration of the shares in the “Registro Nacional de Valores” of the Superintendency of Securities and Insurance (SVS) were adopted.

F-41


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 22 – Other non-operating income and expenses

The detail is as follows:

Other non-operating income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gain from land expropriation

 

 

60,551

 

 

 

 

667,381

 

Third parties compensation

 

 

9,699

 

 

102,645

 

 

80,965

 

Gain on sale of fixed assets

 

 

37,290

 

 

95,823

 

 

52,740

 

Sale of other products

 

 

39,281

 

 

33,883

 

 

45,984

 

Administrative services

 

 

16,811

 

 

17,519

 

 

18,884

 

Dividends received

 

 

13,692

 

 

4,947

 

 

11,066

 

Gain on sale of shares

 

 

 

 

75,446

 

 

2,357

 

Leasing

 

 

2,731

 

 

2,143

 

 

 

Reimbursement of taxes in wine exhibition

 

 

21,048

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

161,819

 

 

92,252

 

 

71,134

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Total

 

 

362,922

 

 

424,658

 

 

950,511

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Other non-operating expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Argentinean Competitiveness Law

 

 

221,975

 

 

325,675

 

 

330,028

 

Other expenses

 

 

50,083

 

 

202,361

 

 

162,144

 

Disposals of PP&E

 

 

108,038

 

 

566,181

 

 

158,853

 

Loss of VAT

 

 

44,845

 

 

37,073

 

 

88,097

 

Prior year expenses

 

 

6,881

 

 

 

 

67,630

 

Loss on sale of fixed asset

 

 

 

 

22,084

 

 

25,315

 

Miscellaneous expenses

 

 

 

 

9,874

 

 

559

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

 

8,627

 

 

9,206

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Total

 

 

440,449

 

 

1,172,454

 

 

832,626

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

F-42


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 23 – Price-level restatement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets (Charges) / Credits

 

Restatement
index

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inventories

 

 

CPI

 

 

1,163,201

 

 

4,358,909

 

 

6,421,701

 

Property, plant and equipment

 

 

CPI

 

 

3,494,429

 

 

13,586,537

 

 

17,824,999

 

Investment in related companies

 

 

CPI

 

 

321,183

 

 

567,567

 

 

624,481

 

Account receivable

 

 

UF

 

 

708

 

 

6,847

 

 

10,484

 

Other account receivable

 

 

UF

 

 

126,559

 

 

335,948

 

 

244,315

 

Recoverable taxes

 

 

CPI

 

 

4,344

 

 

36,067

 

 

56,463

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

UF

 

 

35

 

 

 

 

(1,767

)

Prepaid expenses

 

 

CPI

 

 

131,063

 

 

459,028

 

 

618,587

 

Other long-term assets

 

 

CPI

 

 

15,273

 

 

49,106

 

 

56,324

 

Other non-monetary assets

 

 

UF

 

 

27,504

 

 

61,645

 

 

118,606

 

Cost and expense accounts

 

 

CPI

 

 

2,419,572

 

 

15,932,695

 

 

15,960,109

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Total credits

 

 

 

 

 

7,703,871

 

 

35,394,349

 

 

41,934,302

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

F-43


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 23 – Price-level restatement, continued

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities (Charges) / Credits

 

Restatement
index

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity

 

 

CPI

 

 

(4,009,732

)

 

(14,206,936

)

 

(18,854,053

)

Minority interest

 

 

CPI

 

 

(234

)

 

(919

)

 

(15

)

Bank and financial institution liabilities

 

 

CPI

 

 

(361,450

)

 

(354,109

)

 

(876,511

)

Current portion of long-term bank liabilities

 

 

UF

 

 

(8,965

)

 

(5,735

)

 

(9,831

)

Bonds payable

 

 

UF

 

 

(7,251

)

 

(22,693

)

 

(56,358

)

Long-term obligations with maturity within one year

 

 

UF

 

 

(7,687

)

 

(19,479

)

 

(27,160

)

Accounts payable

 

 

UF

 

 

(173,162

)

 

(209,075

)

 

(202,043

)

Notes payable

 

 

UF

 

 

(137

)

 

(7,112

)

 

(49,997

)

Other accounts payable

 

 

UF

 

 

(4,028

)

 

(137,806

)

 

(69,658

)

Accrued expenses

 

 

UF

 

 

(199

)

 

(639

)

 

(137,138

)

Long-term bank and financial institution liabilities

 

 

UF

 

 

(169,153

)

 

(560,302

)

 

(649,313

)

Bonds payable long-term

 

 

UF

 

 

(845,774

)

 

(2,801,518

)

 

(3,632,512

)

Other long-term accounts payable

 

 

CPI

 

 

(7,509

)

 

(125,994

)

 

(156,898

)

Income accounts

 

 

CPI

 

 

(2,536,511

)

 

(17,847,038

)

 

(17,807,999

)

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Total charges

 

 

 

 

 

(8,123,461

)

 

(36,299,355

)

 

(42,529,486

)

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Net loss from price-level restatement

 

 

 

 

 

(419,590

)

 

(905,006

)

 

(595,184

)

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

F-44


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 24 – Foreign exchange differences

The following represents the detail of foreign exchange gains and losses recognized in income for each of the respective years for accounts denominated in foreign currencies:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets (Charges) / Credits

 

 

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

 

CAD

 

 

(6,177

)

 

(3,431

)

 

(15,093

)

Cash

 

 

EUR

 

 

37,944

 

 

1,631

 

 

52,272

 

Cash

 

 

GBP

 

 

(50,826

)

 

(105,633

)

 

(7,839

)

Cash

 

 

US$

 

 

(26,491

)

 

(16,198

)

 

12,833

 

Time deposits

 

 

US$

 

 

(405

)

 

4,969

 

 

(14,380

)

Trade accounts receivable

 

 

CAD

 

 

39,178

 

 

234,450

 

 

149,930

 

Trade accounts receivable

 

 

EUR

 

 

1,071,739

 

 

431,861

 

 

3,082,175

 

Trade accounts receivable

 

 

US$

 

 

707,334

 

 

(1,653,423

)

 

8,992,961

 

Trade accounts receivable

 

 

GBP

 

 

458,515

 

 

1,301

 

 

68,413

 

Other accounts receivable

 

 

CAD

 

 

705

 

 

1,974

 

 

8,119

 

Other accounts receivable

 

 

EUR

 

 

6,359

 

 

74,391

 

 

76,281

 

Other accounts receivable

 

 

US$

 

 

22,345

 

 

8,790

 

 

(114,589

)

Accounts receivable from related companies

 

 

CAD

 

 

(411

)

 

(759

)

 

66

 

Accounts receivable from related companies

 

 

EUR

 

 

(1742

)

 

281

 

 

8,237

 

Accounts receivable from related companies

 

 

US$

 

 

474,473

 

 

(15,297

)

 

477,303

 

Accounts receivable from related companies

 

 

GBP

 

 

1,011,154

 

 

(14,401

)

 

(1,028,673

)

Accounts receivable from related companies

 

 

ARS

 

 

 

 

132

 

 

213

 

Accounts receivable from related companies

 

 

SEK

 

 

 

 

 

 

(709

)

Prepaid expenses

 

 

US$

 

 

10,273

 

 

(12,366

)

 

30,110

 

Fixed assets

 

 

US$

 

 

(428

)

 

50,787

 

 

52,040

 

Other current assets

 

 

US$

 

 

(288,426

)

 

457,182

 

 

(11,184,790

)

Other current assets

 

 

CAD

 

 

(144,771

)

 

(328,384

)

 

983,631

 

Other current assets

 

 

EUR

 

 

(99,995

)

 

(721,660

)

 

(1,038,527

)

Other current assets

 

 

GBP

 

 

(785,336

)

 

1,711,701

 

 

6,414,319

 

Other assets long-term

 

 

US$

 

 

27,727

 

 

69,344

 

 

98,019

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Total (charges) credits

 

 

 

 

 

(2,462,738

)

 

174,640

 

 

7,013,456

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

F-45


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 24 – Foreign exchange differences, continued

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities (Charges) / Credits

 

Currency

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

Bank debt

 

 

EUR

 

 

(278,933

)

 

(64,794

)

 

(646,667

)

Bank debt

 

 

USD

 

 

(359,930

)

 

335,057

 

 

(4,704,658

)

Bank debt

 

 

GBP

 

 

(180,151

)

 

57,446

 

 

5,742

 

Long-term bank debt, short-term portion

 

 

EUR

 

 

(181,645

)

 

(28,387

)

 

 

Long-term bank debt, short-term portion

 

 

US$

 

 

(343,441

)

 

682,771

 

 

(3,552,704

)

Long-term bank debt, short-term portion

 

 

GBP

 

 

(109,765

)

 

(1,251

)

 

 

Long-term obligations with maturity within one year

 

 

USD

 

 

34

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

 

CAD

 

 

 

 

 

 

(7

)

Accounts payable

 

 

EUR

 

 

(83,417

)

 

(3,191

)

 

(38,941

)

Accounts payable

 

 

US$

 

 

(162,649

)

 

99,476

 

 

(1,595,204

)

Accounts payable

 

 

GBP

 

 

110

 

 

1,410

 

 

(173

)

Notes payable

 

 

EUR

 

 

(23,250

)

 

(150,897

)

 

(336,594

)

Notes payable

 

 

USD

 

 

(18,335

)

 

81,915

 

 

(2,924

)

Notes payable

 

 

GBP

 

 

(582

)

 

(1,331

)

 

3,169

 

Notes payable

 

 

SEK

 

 

(366

)

 

181

 

 

(405

)

Accounts payable to related companies

 

 

US$

 

 

54,372

 

 

(7,271

)

 

 

Other accounts payable

 

 

US$

 

 

(6,179

)

 

3,188

 

 

(27,340

)

Other accounts payable

 

 

GBP

 

 

(145

)

 

(75

)

 

481

 

Other accounts payable

 

 

EUR

 

 

(254

)

 

(236

)

 

(623

)

Accrued expenses

 

 

CAD

 

 

9

 

 

(67,408

)

 

(18,133

)

Accrued expenses

 

 

EUR

 

 

(185

)

 

(63,826

)

 

(833,212

)

Accrued expenses

 

 

US$

 

 

(3,464

)

 

269,597

 

 

(1,214,439

)

Accrued expenses

 

 

GBP

 

 

(10,530

)

 

114,183

 

 

83,585

 

Accrued expenses

 

 

SEK

 

 

 

 

91

 

 

 

Deferred revenues

 

 

US$

 

 

(680

)

 

26,094

 

 

(234,487

)

Other current liabilities

 

 

CAD

 

 

(5,172

)

 

 

 

 

Other current liabilities

 

 

EUR

 

 

(243,190

)

 

 

 

 

Other current liabilities

 

 

US$

 

 

(131,505

)

 

 

 

 

Long-term bank debt

 

 

EUR

 

 

(40,726

)

 

 

 

 

Long-term bank debt

 

 

EUR

 

 

(89,643

)

 

 

 

 

Long-term bank debt

 

 

US$

 

 

121,124

 

 

(156,576

)

 

(2,820,523

)

F-46


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 24 – Foreign exchange differences, continued

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities (Charges) / Credits

 

Currency

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

Long-term accounts payable to related companies

 

 

US$

 

 

52,345

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustment for financial statement translation

 

 

SEK

 

 

 

 

 

 

(33,129

)

Adjustment for financial statement translation

 

 

US$

 

 

(70,194

)

 

(274,001

)

 

15,688

 

Adjustment for financial statement translation

 

 

GBP

 

 

(63,500

)

 

(635,149

)

 

735,568

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Total (charges) / credits

 

 

 

 

 

2,157,528

 

 

217,016

 

 

(8,110,522

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Net gains from exchange difference

 

 

 

 

 

305,210

 

 

391,656

 

 

(1,097,066

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Note 25 – Expenses in the issuance and placement of debt certificates

Expenses in the issuance and placement of bonds are presented in other long-term assets, which are amortized using the straight-line method (which approximates the effective-interest method), in accordance with the respective terms of the bonds. This amortization is presented as interest expenses. Capitalized issuance expenses net of amortization, at the end of 2008 amount to ThCh$ 617,069 (ThCh$ 652,840 in 2007). Issuance expenses include disbursements due to reports from risk rating agencies, legal and financial advisories, taxes, printing and placement fees. Amortization for the year ended 2008, 2007 and 2006 was ThCh$35,771, ThCh$37,263 and ThCh$36,088, respectively.

Note 26 – Statement of cash flows

a) Future cash flows contractually committed to investment and operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years to Maturity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Currency of
adjustment
index

 

Short-
Term
Portion

 

2010

 

2011

 

2012

 

2013

 

2014

 

More than
6 years

 

Total owed

 

As of
December
31, 2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease payable

 

UF

 

 

193,993

 

 

96,997

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

290,990

 

 

483,095

 

Leased farms

 

UF

 

 

258,047

 

 

258,047

 

 

258,047

 

 

261,384

 

 

201,855

 

 

202,560

 

 

1,780,911

 

 

3,220,851

 

 

3,464,688

 

Leased farms

 

USD

 

 

645,023

 

 

152,319

 

 

152,319

 

 

152,319

 

 

50,773

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,152,753

 

 

1,218,825

 

Lease payable

 

ARS

 

 

273,120

 

 

299,563

 

 

350,411

 

 

388,694

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,311,788

 

 

1,444,310

 

Payables for additions to fixed assets

 

EUR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

241,728

 

Payables for additions to fixed assets

 

USD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

38,860

 

Payables for additions to fixed assets

 

CH$

 

 

2,527,786

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,527,786

 

 

1,745,689

 

Payables for additions to fixed assets

 

UF

 

 

3,337,593

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,337,593

 

 

6,615,639

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Total

 

 

 

 

7,235,562

 

 

806,926

 

 

760,777

 

 

802,397

 

 

252,628

 

 

202,560

 

 

1,780,911

 

 

11,841,761

 

 

15,252,834

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

For years 2007 and 2008, there were no other investing activities which commit future cash flows.

b) Non-cash transaction:

The additions of assets under capital leases in year 2008 amounted to TCh$ 0(TCh$ 1,622,450 in 2007). No additions took place in 2006.

F-47


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 27 – Derivative contracts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative Contracts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Description of the contract

 

Contract value at December 31, 2008 forward exchange rate

 

Accounts affected Value of Asset / liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contract value at December 31, 2008 at spot rate

 

 

 

 

Mark to market adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

Type of derivate

 

Type of Agreement

 

Amount of the contract nominal

 

Date of expiration

 

Currency

 

Purchase/

 

 

 

 

 

Account Name

 

 

Amount (1)

 

Amount (2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales

 

Hedged Item

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S

 

CCPE

 

 

3,576,800

 

2nd. Quarter of 2009

 

USD

 

C

 

Debt due USD

 

4,418,040

 

 

4,777,698

 

 

Other current assets

 

920,007

 

 

841,240

 

 

78,767

 

 

S

 

CCPE

 

 

2,484,000

 

3rd. Quarter of 2009

 

USD

 

C

 

Debt due USD

 

3,155,699

 

 

3,185,454

 

 

Other current assets

 

701,454

 

 

671,699

 

 

29,755

 

 

S

 

CCPE

 

 

4,661,190

 

3rd. Quarter of 2010

 

USD

 

C

 

Debt due USD

 

4,649,123

 

 

4,458,032

 

 

Other current liabilities

 

203,158

 

 

(12,067

)

 

(191,091

)

 

FR

 

CCPE

 

 

33,114,976

 

1st. Quarter of 2009

 

USD

 

V

 

Export customers

 

34,049,926

 

 

34,363,209

 

 

Other current liabilities

 

1,248,233

 

 

(105,480

)

 

(1,142,753

)

 

FR

 

CCPE

 

 

1,897,547

 

1st. Quarter of 2009

 

CAD

 

V

 

Export customers

 

1,878,192

 

 

1,890,967

 

 

Other current assets

 

6,580

 

 

13,406

 

 

(6,826

)

 

FR

 

CCPE

 

 

8,581,007

 

1st. Quarter of 2009

 

EUR

 

V

 

Export customers

 

8,963,923

 

 

9,379,633

 

 

Other current liabilities

 

798,626

 

 

(643,815

)

 

(154,811

)

 

FR

 

CCPE

 

 

14,757,730

 

1st. Quarter of 2009

 

GBP

 

V

 

Export customers

 

12,543,568

 

 

12,611,495

 

 

Other current assets

 

2,146,235

 

 

1,211,090

 

 

935,145

 

 

FR

 

CCTE

 

 

12,126,369

 

2nd. Quarter of 2009

 

USD

 

V

 

Export customers

 

12,614,743

 

 

12,916,598

 

 

Other current liabilities

 

790,229

 

 

 

 

(790,229

)

 

FR

 

CCTE

 

 

1,562,718

 

2nd. Quarter of 2009

 

CAD

 

V

 

Export customers

 

1,356,472

 

 

1,372,332

 

 

Other current assets

 

190,386

 

 

 

 

190,386

 

 

FR

 

CCTE

 

 

9,785,153

 

2nd. Quarter of 2009

 

EUR

 

V

 

Export customers

 

9,812,525

 

 

10,420,592

 

 

Other current liabilities

 

635,440-

 

 

 

 

(635,440

)

 

FR

 

CCTE

 

 

6,773,613

 

2nd. Quarter of 2009

 

GBP

 

V

 

Export customers

 

5,693,274

 

 

5,735,410

 

 

Other current assets

 

1,038,203

 

 

 

 

1,038,203

 

 

FR

 

CCTE

 

 

12,622,398

 

3rd. Quarter of 2009

 

USD

 

V

 

Export customers

 

12,477,348

 

 

12,953,506

 

 

Other current liabilities

 

331,108

 

 

 

 

(331,108

)

 

FR

 

CCTE

 

 

919,327

 

3rd. Quarter of 2009

 

CAD

 

V

 

Export customers

 

756,494

 

 

754,188

 

 

Other current liabilities

 

165,139

 

 

 

 

165,139

 

 

FR

 

CCTE

 

 

13,216,669

 

3rd. Quarter of 2009

 

EUR

 

V

 

Export customers

 

11,598,069

 

 

12,676,251

 

 

Other current assets

 

540,419

 

 

 

 

540,419

 

 

FR

 

CCTE

 

 

6,479,600

 

3rd. Quarter of 2009

 

GBP

 

V

 

Export customers

 

5,298,418

 

 

5,354,497

 

 

Other current assets

 

1,125,102

 

 

 

 

1,125,102

 

 

FR

 

CCTE

 

 

28,538,370

 

4th. Quarter of 2009

 

USD

 

V

 

Export customers

 

27,430,995

 

 

28,755,298

 

 

Other current liabilities

 

216,928

 

 

 

 

(216,928

)

 

FR

 

CCTE

 

 

1,135,636

 

4th. Quarter of 2009

 

CAD

 

V

 

Export customers

 

939,096

 

 

935,503

 

 

Other current assets

 

200,133

 

 

 

 

200,133

 

 

FR

 

CCTE

 

 

8,854,492

 

4th. Quarter of 2009

 

EUR

 

V

 

Export customers

 

7,631,722

 

 

8,387,343

 

 

Other current assets

 

467,150

 

 

 

 

467,150

 

 

FR

 

CCTE

 

 

5,427,858

 

4th. Quarter of 2009

 

GBP

 

V

 

Export customers

 

4,058,754

 

 

4,078,584

 

 

Other current assets

 

1,349,275

 

 

 

 

1,349,275

 

 

FR

 

CCTE

 

 

7,648,942

 

1st. Quarter of 2010

 

USD

 

V

 

Export customers

 

7,357,362

 

 

7,781,405

 

 

Other current liabilities

 

132,463

 

 

 

 

(132,463

)

 

F-48


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 27 – Derivative contracts, continued

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative Contracts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Description of the contract

 

Contract value at December 31, 2008 forward exchange rate

 

Accounts affected Value of Asset / liabilities

 

Type of derivate

 

Type of Agreement

 

Amount of the contract nominal

 

Date of expiration

 

Currency

 

Purchase/

 

 

 

Contract value at December 31, 2008 at spot rate

 

 

Account Name

 

Mark to market adjustment

 

Amount (1)

 

Amount (2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales

 

Hedged Item

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FR

 

CCTE

 

315,985

 

 

1st. Quarter of 2010

 

CAD

 

V

 

Export customers

 

260,860

 

 

259,631

 

 

Other current assets

 

56,354

 

 

 

 

56,354

 

 

FR

 

CCTE

 

6,471,510

 

 

1st. Quarter of 2010

 

EUR

 

V

 

Export customers

 

5,668,612

 

 

6,171,602

 

 

Other current assets

 

299,908

 

 

 

 

299,908

 

 

FR

 

CCTE

 

3,176,523

 

 

2nd. Quarter of 2010

 

USD

 

V

 

Export customers

 

2,997,680

 

 

3,209,534

 

 

Other current liabilities

 

33,011

 

 

 

 

(33,011

)

 

FR

 

CCTE

 

398,205

 

 

2nd. Quarter of 2010

 

CAD

 

V

 

Export customers

 

328,,684

 

 

326,852

 

 

Other current assets

 

71,354

 

 

 

 

71,354

 

 

FR

 

CCTE

 

7,112,127

 

 

2nd. Quarter of 2010

 

EUR

 

V

 

Export customers

 

6,291,517

 

 

6,834,683

 

 

Other current assets

 

277,444

 

 

 

 

277,444

 

 

FR

 

CCTE

 

4,600,030

 

 

3rd.. Quarter of 2010

 

USD

 

V

 

Export customers

 

4,346,954

 

 

4,704,185

 

 

Other current liabilities

 

104,155

 

 

 

 

(104,155

)

 

FR

 

CCTE

 

379,284

 

 

3rd. Quarter of 2010

 

CAD

 

V

 

Export customers

 

313,032

 

 

311,006

 

 

Other current assets

 

68,278

 

 

 

 

68,278

 

 

FR

 

CCTE

 

9,194,240

 

 

3rd. Quarter of 2010

 

EUR

 

V

 

Export customers

 

8,322,718

 

 

9,024,064

 

 

Other current assets

 

170,175

 

 

 

 

170,175

 

 

FR

 

CCTE

 

3,988,553

 

 

4th. Quarter of 2010

 

USD

 

V

 

Export customers

 

3,755,055

 

 

4,102,763

 

 

Other current liabilities

 

114,210

 

 

 

 

(114,210

)

 

FR

 

CCTE

 

474,214

 

 

4th. Quarter of 2010

 

CAD

 

V

 

Export customers

 

391,290

 

 

388,452

 

 

Other current assets

 

85,762

 

 

 

 

85,762

 

 

FR

 

CCTE

 

7,422,348

 

 

4th. Quarter of 2010

 

EUR

 

V

 

Export customers

 

6,568,127

 

 

7,151,181

 

 

Other current assets

 

271,167

 

 

 

 

271,167

 

 


 

 

 

Note:

 

FR: Forward

 

 

CCPE: Hedge of an existing transaction

 

 

CCTE: Hedge of a forecasted transaction

(1)

 

CCPE - Deferred gain representing difference between nominal value and spot value at contract initiation date

(2)

 

CCPE - Deferred gain for difference between spot value at contract initiation date and spot value at December 31, 2007 CCTE – Mark-to-market adjustment

F-49


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 28 – Contingencies and restrictions

 

 

1)

Wine contracts: The Company has entered into long-term contracts for the acquisition of grapes and wine, which have different expiration dates, the last of them expiring in 2017.

 

 

2)

Restrictions and limits for the issuance of Public Offering Bonds.

 

 

 

Restrictions or limits to which the Company or issuer (herein referred solely in note 28) is subject to are generated by covenants associated with issuances of public offering bonds, detailed as follows:


 

 

 

 

a)

Maintain assets free of liens or prohibitions for an amount equivalent to at least 1.5 times the total sum of placements of bonds outstanding performed with a charge to the line agreed in the Agreement. This obligation will be required for payment solely at the closing dates of the financial statements.

 

 

 

 

b)

The issuer is obliged not to sell, concede or transfer essential assets which may pose in danger the continuance of its current social line of business.

 

 

 

 

c)

Send to the representative of the bondholder, together with the quarterly information indicated in the bond issuance agreement, background information on any reduction of its participation in the capital of its significant subsidiaries, greater than ten percent of this capital, as well as any reduction which implies losing control of this subsidiary within five business days following the transaction date.

 

 

 

 

d)

Maintain an indebtedness ratio of no greater than one 1.4 times;

 

 

 

 

e)

Maintain, at all times, during the life of the current bond issuance, a minimum equity of five million UF;

 

 

 

 

f)

Maintain, at all times, a minimum financial expense coverage ratio of 2.5 times. The financial expense coverage ratio will have to be calculated on the twelve-month period prior to the date of the FECU format report;

 

 

 

 

g)

Not to make investments in instruments issued by related parties or grant loans to these or make any other operations with them under conditions which are more unfavorable for the issuer compared to market conditions, as established in Article No.89 of the Shareholders’ Corporation Law. Likewise, the issuer shall supervise that its subsidiaries act in conformity with this restriction. For the purpose of this clause, related parties shall be understood as those indicated in Article No.100 of Law No.18,045.

 

 

 

 

h)

Make provisions for any adverse contingency which may unfavorably affect its businesses, financial situation or its operating results, which will have to be reflected in the issuer’s financial statements, where applicable, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in Chile. The issuer will supervise that its subsidiaries act in accordance with this condition;

 

 

 

 

i)

Contract and maintain insurance policies which reasonably protect the issuer’s operating assets, in accordance with usual practices in the industry where the issuer operates. The issuer will, in turn, supervise that its subsidiaries act in accordance with this condition; and

 

 

 

 

j)

The issuer and any of its subsidiaries could not make any voluntary prepayments of any existing obligation, should the issuer be in delinquency or simple delay in the full, total and timely payment of bonds which are the subject of this public deed. The information which accredits compliance with matters indicated in letters a) to j) of this number and calculations made which validate its compliance, will have to be subscribed by the issuer’s Chief Financial Officer or its representative and, annually, by its external auditors, where applicable and will have to be sent to the bondholders representative through registered mail or letter with reception stamp within a term of five business days from the occurrence of the event, except in the case in which it refers to information which has to be delivered to the SVS, in which case it will have to be sent in the same term in which it has to be delivered to the SVS. In the event that the information provided to the bondholders representative in conformity with this number two be qualified by the issuer as confidential, this bondholders representative will have to maintain strict confidentiality for this information in respect to third parties.

F-50


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 28 – Contingencies and restrictions, continued

 

 

 

 

Causes for acceleration

 

 

 

 

a)

Should the issuer be in delinquency or simple delay in the payment of any installment related to the bonds’ principal and interest;

 

 

 

 

b)

Should any declaration performed by the issuer in the instruments granted or subscribed due to the information obligation derived from this agreement, is found to be fraudulently incomplete or false;

 

 

 

 

c)

Should the issuer breach any of the obligations assumed by virtue of the bond issuance agreement, number two of the clause on “Rules for the Protection of Bondholders” and it has not resolved this breach within thirty days following the date in which it has been required in written for these purposes by the bondholders representative through registered mail;

 

 

 

 

d)

Should the issuer breach any of the obligations assumed by virtue of the bond issuance agreement, number four of the clause on “Rules for the Protection of Bondholders” and such breach has not been resolved within sixty days following the date in which it has been required in written for these purposes by the bondholders representative through registered mail;

 

 

 

 

e)

Should the issuer breach any of the obligations assumed by virtue of the seventh clause of the bond issuance agreement and in complementary public deeds which are subscribed there in;

 

 

 

 

f)

Should the issuer or any of its significant subsidiaries incur in cessation of payments or recognizes in written the impossibility of paying its debt obligations or provides a general cession or abandons its assets for the benefit of its creditors or it requests its own bankruptcy;

 

 

 

 

g)

Should the issuer or any significant subsidiary fall in delinquency or simple delay related to the payment of any sum of money owed to banks or to any other creditor, from one or more past due obligations or obligations required earlier, which, individually exceeds an amount equivalent to one hundred thousand UF at the date of the respective calculation and the issuer or significant subsidiary, as the case may be, did not resolve this within the period of thirty days following the date of falling in delinquency or simple delay and/or at the date of payment of this obligation it had not been expressly postponed;

 

 

 

 

h)

Should any obligation of the issuer or any significant subsidiary becomes payable earlier provided that it is not related to prepayment normally foreseen prior to the stipulated expiration date;

 

 

 

 

i)

Should in the future, the issuer or any subsidiary grant actual guarantees to new bond issuances or any financial loan, money loan operation or other existing loans, except for those specified in the bond issuance agreement;

 

 

 

 

j)

Should any governmental authority decree any action for the requisition, confiscation, embargo, expropriation, appropriation of, or assumption of the custody or control of the total sum or a significant part of the issuer’s or any significant subsidiary’s assets;

 

 

 

 

k)

In the event of the issuer’s dissolution or liquidation or in the event of a decrease in the term of its life to a period lower than the final term for the amortization and payment of bonds related to this bond issuance agreement;

 

 

 

 

l)

Should the issuer or any significant subsidiary be declared in bankruptcy by pursuant to a legal sentence executed; and,

 

 

 

 

m)

Should the issuer sell, cede or transfer essential assets as defined in the first clause of this bond issuance agreement, except in the event of contributions or transfers of essential assets to subsidiaries, subjet to the prior and written authorization of the bondholders representative.

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2008, the Company meets all the aforementioned covenants.

F-51


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 28 Contingencies and restrictions, continued

 

 

3)

The Argentine Internal Revenue Service - in Spanish Administración Federal de Ingresos Públicos (“AFIP”) - through Resolution No. 364/08 dated December 16, 2008 questioned the sworn income tax return of the subsidiary, Bodegas y Viñedos Trivento S. A. (Trivento) for the fiscal year 2002 and officially determined the obligation, which, in its opinion, Trivento owes for income tax for that period $1,948,918.44 ARS plus interests for $2,644,682.33 ARS (calculated as of December 12, 2008) and a penalty of $974,459.22 ARS.

 

 

 

The regulating agency based its resolution on the premise that the recognition of a foreign exchange loss derived from loan operations between Trivento and Viña Concha y Toro S.A./VCT Internacional S.A. was not applicable, indicating that the remittance of the respective funds is in fact a capital contribution, not loans.

 

 

 

The Argentine Internal Revenue Service’s Resolution will be reviewed before the Argentine Federal Tax Court (TFN) through an appeal filed in accordance with Article 76 of the Income Tax Law, which will be presented within the legal term.

 

 

 

In the Company’s both Argentinean and Chilean legal advisors’ opinion, Trivento has reasonable and sound bases to sustain that the operation under analysis is in fact a loan and; therefore, it generated foreign currency translation differences recognized in the accounting records of the companies involved. The company believes that this opinion will be finally recognized by the Argentinean courts.

 

 

4)

Viña Concha y Toro S. A. has been involved and will probably continue to participate in a usual manner and as plaintiff in certain legal proceedings through which it mainly seeks receiving the amounts claimed which have a total nominal amount of approximately ThCh$350,000.

 

 

 

In a conservative manner, the Company has made provisions to cover possible losses derived from any of these cases.

 

 

5)

As of December 31, 2008, there are no other lawsuits or possible legal or off-legal lawsuits, tax matters such as liens of any nature which have actual probability of affecting the financial statements of Viña Concha y Toro S.A.

F-52


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 28 – Contingencies and restrictions, continued

Direct guarantees

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Debtor

 

 

 

Assets affected

 

Outstanding balances at financial statement closing date

 

 

 

Guarantee release

 

Beneficiary

 

Name

 

Type of guarantee

 

Type

 

Book value

 

2007
TCh$

 

2008
TCh$

 

2009

 

Assets

 

2010

 

Assets

 

2011

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bank Santander

 

Viña Concha y Toro S.A.

 

Promissory note

 

Fixed Assets

 

 

 

 

16,880

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bank Security

 

Viña Concha y Toro S.A.

 

Bill of exchange

 

Fixed Assets

 

 

 

 

61,831

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bank Security

 

Viña Concha y Toro S.A.

 

Bill of exchange

 

Fixed Assets

 

 

 

 

7,079

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bank Security

 

Viña Concha y Toro S.A.

 

Bill of exchange

 

Fixed Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,437

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bank Security

 

Viña Concha y Toro S.A.

 

Bill of exchange

 

Fixed Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,294

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bank Security

 

Viña Concha y Toro S.A.

 

Bill of exchange

 

Fixed Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

15,753

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bank BBVA

 

Viña Concha y Toro S.A.

 

Letter of credit

 

Fixed Assets

 

 

 

 

106,555

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bank BBVA

 

Viña Concha y Toro S.A.

 

Promissory note

 

Fixed Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

374,686

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bank BBVA

 

Viña Concha y Toro S.A.

 

Letter of credit

 

Fixed Assets

 

 

 

 

363,921

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bank Security

 

Viña Concha y Toro S.A.

 

Bill of exchange

 

Fixed Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Agricola Siemel Ltda.

 

Viña Concha y Toro S.A.

 

Mortgage

 

Fixed Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,640,987

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F-53


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 28 – Contingencies and restrictions, continued

Indirect guarantees

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Debtor

 

 

 

 

 

Assets Affected

 

Outstanding balances at financial statement’s closing date

 

Guarantee release

 

Beneficiary

 

Name

 

Relationship

 

Type of guarantee

 

Type

 

Book value

 

2007
TCh$

 

2008
TCh$

 

2008
TCh$

 

2009
TCh$

 

2010
TCh$

 

2011
TCh$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Banco Santander Santiago

 

Concha y Toro UK Ltd.

 

Subsidiary

 

Debt Banks

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,869,444

 

 

2,020,194

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Banco BBVA Hexagon

 

Trivento Bodegas y Viñedos S.A.

 

Subsidiary

 

Debt Banks

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,082,226

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Banco BBVA

 

Trivento Bodegas y Viñedos S.A.

 

Subsidiary

 

Debt Banks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,272,900

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Banco BBVA

 

Trivento Bodegas y Viñedos S.A.

 

Subsidiary

 

Debt Banks

 

 

 

 

 

 

541,113

 

 

636,450

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Banco BBVA

 

Trivento Bodegas y Viñedos S.A.

 

Subsidiary

 

Debt Banks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,341,363

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Banco BBVA

 

Trivento Bodegas y Viñedos S.A.

 

Subsidiary

 

Debt Banks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,909,350

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Banco BBVA

 

Trivento Bodegas y Viñedos S.A.

 

Subsidiary

 

Debt Banks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,678,637

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Banco BBVA

 

Trivento Bodegas y Viñedos S.A.

 

Subsidiary

 

Debt Banks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,598,397

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Banco BBVA

 

Trivento Bodegas y Viñedos S.A.

 

Subsidiary

 

Debt Banks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,011,956

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Banco BBVA

 

Trivento Bodegas y Viñedos S.A.

 

Subsidiary

 

Debt Banks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,182,250

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Banco BBVA

 

Trivento Bodegas y Viñedos S.A.

 

Subsidiary

 

Debt Banks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,020,092

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Banco BBVA

 

Viña Concha y Toro S.A.

 

Parent

 

Debt Banks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

332,657

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Banco Commerzbank

 

Trivento Bodegas y Viñedos S.A.

 

Subsidiary

 

Debt Banks

 

 

 

 

 

 

471,228

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Banco Credicoop

 

Trivento Bodegas y Viñedos S.A.

 

Subsidiary

 

Debt Banks

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,164,453

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Banco de la Nacion Argentina

 

Trivento Bodegas y Viñedos S.A.

 

Subsidiary

 

Debt Banks

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,705,047

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Banco de la Nacion Argentina

 

Trivento Bodegas y Viñedos S.A.

 

Subsidiary

 

Debt Banks

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,700,448

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Banco del Estado

 

Viña Almaviva S.A.

 

Afíliate

 

Mortgage

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,011,041

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F-54


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 29 – Sureties obtained from third parties

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type of guarantee

 

Original guarantee operation

 

Issuer of guarantee

 

Amount of guarantee ThCh$

 

Relationship

 

Person Who grants the guarantee

 

Currency

 

Beginning date

 

Expiration date

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check

 

Foreign trade fixed fund guarantee

 

Agencia de aduanas Ricardo Fuenzalida Polanco y Cía Ltda.

 

10,000

 

 

Supplier

 

Agencia de aduanas Ricardo Fuenzalida Polanco y Cía Ltda.

 

Ch$

 

1/02/2008

 

12/31/2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage

 

Lease agreement

 

José Canepa y Cía Limitada

 

3,305,400

 

 

Real estate lessor

 

José Canepa y Cía Limitada

 

UF- US$

 

3/12/2007

 

3/11/2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Certificate of deposit

 

Foreign trade fixed fund guarantee

 

Banco Security

 

4,000

 

 

Supplier

 

Agencia de Aduanas Stein

 

Ch$

 

6/23/2008

 

6/23/2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Certificate of deposit

 

Building of pinot noir warehouse and offices, Viña Cono Sur Chimbarongo

 

Banco Santander Santiago

 

21,453

 

 

Supplier

 

Empresa. Constructora GHG S.A

 

UF

 

8/07/2008

 

4/30/2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Certificate of deposit

 

Building of pinot noir warehouse and offices, Viña Cono Sur Chimbarongo

 

Banco Santander Santiago

 

21,453

 

 

Supplier

 

Empresa. Constructora GHG S.A

 

UF

 

8/07/2008

 

4/30/2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Certificate of deposit

 

Building of pinot noir warehouse and offices, Viña Cono Sur Chimbarongo

 

Banco Santander Santiago

 

21,453

 

 

Supplier

 

Empresa. Constructora GHG S.A

 

UF

 

8/07/2008

 

4/30/2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Certificate of deposit

 

Refrigeration-heating system of water nets and pinot noir wine warehouse

 

Banco de Chile

 

30,900

 

 

Supplier

 

Montajes Industriales Giglio S.A

 

Ch$

 

8/21/2008

 

3/31/2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Certificate of deposit

 

Production and assembly of metallic structure for Lourdes warehouse, 2008

 

Banco de Chile

 

46,000

 

 

Supplier

 

Esmetal Metalúrgica Ltda.

 

Ch$

 

8/11/2008

 

3/30/2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Certificate of deposit

 

Building and assembly of fermentation and reserve ponds for Lourdes warehouse, 2008

 

Cía Seguros Crédito Continental S.A.

 

376,100

 

 

Supplier

 

Tpi Chile S.A

 

UF

 

8/11/2008

 

12/30/2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Certificate of deposit

 

Refrigeration-heating system, Lourdes warehouse, 2008

 

Cía Seguros Crédito Continental S.A.

 

100,484

 

 

Supplier

 

Montajes Industriales Giglio S.A

 

UF

 

8/27/2008

 

2/01/2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Certificate of deposit

 

Building and assembly of covers, insulation and coating for Lourdes warehouse, 2008

 

Banco de Chile

 

63,474

 

 

Supplier

 

Represent, y montajes industriales

 

Ch$

 

9/01/2008

 

1/30/2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Certificate of deposit

 

Building of civil works, Lourdes warehouse, 2008

 

Banco de Chile

 

39,183

 

 

Supplier

 

Ing. y construc. Quezada y Boetsch

 

Ch$

 

9/11/2008

 

1/02/2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Certificate of deposit

 

Building of civil works, Lourdes warehouse, 2008

 

Banco de Chile

 

39,183

 

 

Supplier

 

Ing. y construc. Quezada y Boetsch

 

Ch$

 

9/11/2008

 

2/02/2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Certificate of deposit

 

Building of civil works, Lourdes warehouse, 2008

 

Banco de Chile

 

39,183

 

 

Supplier

 

Ing. y construc. Quezada y Boetsch

 

Ch$

 

9/11/2008

 

3/02/2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Certificate of deposit

 

Building of civil works, Lourdes warehouse, 2008

 

Banco de Chile

 

39,183

 

 

Supplier

 

Ing. y construc. Quezada y Boetsch

 

Ch$

 

9/11/2008

 

4/01/2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guarantees for storage advance

 

Building of premium warehouse

 

Alba caucion

 

10,841,952

 

 

Supplier of work contract

 

Agrimetal S.R.L.

 

ARS

 

10/24/2007

 

Up to the extinction of the payee’s obligations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guarantees for storage advance

 

Building of premium warehouse

 

Alba caucion

 

151,786,597

 

 

Supplier of work contract

 

Agrimetal S.R.L.

 

ARS

 

10/24/2007

 

Up to the extinction of the payee’s obligations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guarantees for distribution fund substitution

 

Extension work

 

Alba caucion

 

506,414

 

 

Supplier of work contract

 

Machines & trucks Argentina S.A.

 

ARS

 

10/12/2007

 

Up to the extinction of the payee’s obligations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guarantees for distribution fund substitution

 

Extension work

 

Alba caucion

 

3,717,509

 

 

Supplier of work contract

 

Agrimetal S.R.L.

 

ARS

 

9/07/2007

 

Up to the extinction of the payee’s obligations

F-55


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 29 – Sureties obtained from third parties, continued

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type of
guarantee

 

Original guarantee
operation

 

Issuer of
guarantee

 

Amount of
guarantee
ThCh$

 

Relationship

 

Person Who grants
the guarantee

 

Currency

 

Beginning
date

 

Expiration date

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guarantees for distribution fund substitution

 

 

Extension work

 

 

Alba caucion

 

 

635,897

 

 

Supplier of work contract

 

 

Machines & trucks Argentina S.A.

 

 

ARS

 

 

05/11/2007

 

 

Up to the extinction of the payee’s obligations

 

Guarantees for distribution fund substitution

 

 

Extension work

 

 

Alba caucion

 

 

1,271,794

 

 

Supplier of work contract

 

 

Machines & trucks Argentina S.A.

 

 

ARS

 

 

05/11/2007

 

 

Up to the extinction of the payee’s obligations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

172,917,614

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F-56


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 30 – Foreign and Domestic Currency

The following tables include the Company’s asset and liability accounts broken out by their currency denominations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amount
Currency

 

12-31-2007

 

12-31-2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

Current Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

Ch$

 

 

 

1,059,763

 

 

1,478,299

 

Cash

 

US$

 

 

 

38

 

 

1,264,730

 

Cash

 

CAD

 

 

 

 

 

86,389

 

Cash

 

EUR

 

 

 

763,475

 

 

242,121

 

Cash

 

GBP

 

 

 

669,893

 

 

669,730

 

Cash

 

ARS

 

 

 

450,082

 

 

8,742

 

Cash

 

REAL

 

 

 

 

 

149,041

 

Cash

 

NOK

 

 

 

 

 

18,192

 

Cash

 

SEK

 

 

 

 

 

32,620

 

Trade accounts receivable

 

Ch$

 

 

 

12,756,544

 

 

12,625,210

 

Trade accounts receivable

 

US$

 

 

 

28,501,939

 

 

40,761,570

 

Trade accounts receivable

 

CAD

 

 

 

2,432,993

 

 

2,909,589

 

Trade accounts receivable

 

EUR

 

 

 

12,245,512

 

 

15,819,522

 

Trade accounts receivable

 

GBP

 

 

 

16,713,620

 

 

28,505,564

 

Trade accounts receivable

 

REAL

 

 

 

 

 

530,119

 

Trade accounts receivable

 

ARS

 

 

 

5,208,173

 

 

2,444,578

 

Notes receivable

 

Ch$

 

 

 

2,204,163

 

 

2,490,976

 

Notes receivable

 

ARS

 

 

 

475,784

 

 

148,805

 

Notes receivable

 

EUR

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

Notes receivable

 

UF

 

 

 

 

 

40,356

 

Notes receivable

 

REAL

 

 

 

40,199

 

 

 

Other accounts receivable

 

Ch$

 

 

 

2,133,042

 

 

3,297,034

 

Other accounts receivable

 

US$

 

 

 

25,741

 

 

16,974

 

Other accounts receivable

 

EUR

 

 

 

181,349

 

 

556,992

 

F-57


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 30 – Foreign and domestic currency, continued

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amount
Currency

 

12-31-2007

 

12-31-2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other accounts receivable

 

CAD

 

 

 

20,335

 

 

26,792

 

Other accounts receivable

 

UF

 

 

 

153,240

 

 

91,247

 

Other accounts receivable

 

GBP

 

 

 

28,661

 

 

25,127

 

Other accounts receivable

 

REAL

 

 

 

 

 

14

 

Other accounts receivable

 

ARS

 

 

 

88,187

 

 

242,458

 

Accounts receivable from related companies

 

Ch$

 

 

 

10,610

 

 

240,155

 

Recoverable taxes

 

Ch$

 

 

 

1,690,610

 

 

3,525,819

 

Recoverable taxes

 

US$

 

 

 

1,053,332

 

 

897,564

 

Recoverable taxes

 

UF

 

 

 

53,041

 

 

 

Recoverable taxes

 

GBP

 

 

 

863,697

 

 

1,622,498

 

Recoverable taxes

 

ARS

 

 

 

3,238,116

 

 

4,013,334

 

Recoverable taxes

 

SEK

 

 

 

 

 

4,429

 

Recoverable taxes

 

EUR

 

 

 

2,365

 

 

 

Inventories

 

Ch$

 

 

 

86,440,394

 

 

99,870,326

 

Inventories

 

EUR

 

 

 

 

 

303,981

 

Inventories

 

SEK

 

 

 

 

 

541,027

 

Inventories

 

ARS

 

 

 

6,180,213

 

 

8,448,766

 

Inventories

 

REAL

 

 

 

 

 

358,379

 

Inventories

 

GBP

 

 

 

 

 

3,830,954

 

Prepaid expenses

 

Ch$

 

 

 

6,253,299

 

 

8,967,107

 

Prepaid expenses

 

US$

 

 

 

378,059

 

 

139,940

 

Prepaid expenses

 

UF

 

 

 

3,355,606

 

 

2,848,523

 

Prepaid expenses

 

SEK

 

 

 

 

 

3,155

 

Prepaid expenses

 

ARS

 

 

 

929,365

 

 

1,619,100

 

Deferred taxes

 

Ch$

 

 

 

2,299,882

 

 

2,101,916

 

Deferred taxes

 

ARS

 

 

 

 

 

767,017

 

Deferred taxes

 

US$

 

 

 

51,044

 

 

 

Other current assets

 

Ch$

 

 

 

431,368

 

 

1,821,931

 

Other current assets

 

ARS

 

 

 

 

 

135,916

 

Other current assets

 

UF

 

 

 

 

 

13,828

 

F-58


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 30 – Foreign and domestic currency, continued

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amount
Currency

 

12-31-2007

 

12-31-2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

Noncurrent assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net property, plant and equipment

 

Ch$

 

 

 

192,522,996

 

 

214,633,594

 

Net property, plant and equipment

 

US$

 

 

 

20,162,093

 

 

27,438,358

 

Net property, plant and equipment

 

REAL

 

 

 

 

 

25,395

 

Net property, plant and equipment

 

GBP

 

 

 

 

 

47,680

 

Other assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other assets

 

Ch$

 

 

 

14,553,181

 

 

16,285,793

 

Other assets

 

UF

 

 

 

2,237,404

 

 

2,698,239

 

Other assets

 

SEK

 

 

 

 

 

2,356

 

Other assets

 

ARS

 

 

 

104,001

 

 

127,549

 

Total assets

 

Ch$

 

 

 

322,355,852

 

 

367,338,160

 

 

 

US$

 

 

 

50,172,246

 

 

70,519,131

 

 

 

CAD

 

 

 

2,453,328

 

 

3,022,770

 

 

 

EUR

 

 

 

13,192,703

 

 

16,922,616

 

 

 

GBP

 

 

 

24,456,084

 

 

34,701,253

 

 

 

ARS

 

 

 

10,493,708

 

 

17,956,265

 

 

 

REAL

 

 

 

40,199

 

 

1,062,948

 

 

 

NOK

 

 

 

 

 

18,192

 

 

 

SEK

 

 

 

 

 

583,587

 

 

 

UF

 

 

 

5,799,291

 

 

5,692,193

 

F-59


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 30 – Foreign and domestic currency, continued

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UP TO 90 DAYS

 

91 DAYS TO 1 YEAR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12-31-2007

 

12-31-2008

 

12-31-2007

 

12-31-2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

Currency

 

Amount

 

Annual average
interest rate

 

Amount

 

Annual average interest rate

 

Amount

 

Annual average interest rate

 

Amount

 

Annual average interest rate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term bank debt

 

US$

 

 

 

 

 

 

71,917

 

 

 

 

1,968,252

 

 

 

 

19,394,404

 

 

8.53

%

 

Short-term bank debt

 

Ch$

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,440,508

 

 

5.89

%

 

1,643,205

 

 

5.37

%

 

21,187,915

 

 

4.82

%

 

Short-term bank debt

 

UF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,238,550

 

 

2.57

%

 

Short-term bank debt

 

EUR

 

 

 

 

 

 

265,444

 

 

 

 

2,375,626

 

 

4.48

%

 

2,205,810

 

 

6.09

%

 

Short-term bank debt

 

GBP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,079,636

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term bank debt

 

ARS

 

 

1,717,257

 

 

6.11

%

 

2,319,380

 

 

28.41

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current maturities of long-term bank debt

 

UF

 

 

119,072

 

 

 

 

119,537

 

 

4.85

%

 

 

 

 

 

1,072,629

 

 

4.85

%

 

Current maturities of long-term bank debt

 

Ch$

 

 

1,434,557

 

 

 

 

2,294,443

 

 

5.22

%

 

3,564,476

 

 

5.22

%

 

3,595,075

 

 

6.05

%

 

Current maturities of long-term bank debt

 

ARS

 

 

35,090

 

 

 

 

621,359

 

 

15.73

%

 

1,965,166

 

 

11.75

%

 

2,088,937

 

 

11.07

%

 

Current maturities of long-term bank debt

 

US$

 

 

4,170,222

 

 

5.10

%

 

96,516

 

 

4.36

%

 

4,891,601

 

 

5.87

%

 

1,309,071

 

 

3.93

%

 

Current maturities of long-term bank debt

 

UF

 

 

57,370

 

 

5.75

%

 

46,259

 

 

5.88

%

 

 

 

 

 

137,422

 

 

5.88

%

 

Current maturities of long-term bank debt

 

EUR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

334,402

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bonds payable

 

UF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

348,270

 

 

 

 

1,611,528

 

 

 

 

Current portion of long-term debt due to banks and financial institutions

 

ARS

 

 

 

 

 

 

77,337

 

 

15.78

%

 

 

 

 

 

195,783

 

 

15.78

%

 

F-60


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 30 – Foreign and domestic currency, continued

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UP TO 90 DAYS

 

91 DAYS TO 1 YEAR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12-31-2007

 

12-31-2008

 

12-31-2007

 

12-31-2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

Currency

 

Amount

 

Annual average interest rate

 

Amount

 

Annual average interest rate

 

Amount

 

Annual average interest rate

 

Amount

 

Annual average interest rate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends payable

 

Ch$

 

 

1,969,435

 

 

 

 

1,809,184

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

Ch$

 

 

24,691,702

 

 

 

 

29,897,506

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

ARS

 

 

1,907,040

 

 

 

 

2,017,160

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

US$

 

 

255,439

 

 

 

 

458,251

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

EUR

 

 

31,054

 

 

 

 

242,452

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

GBP

 

 

3,219,646

 

 

 

 

8,483,077

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

UF

 

 

3,332,059

 

 

 

 

3,639,104

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

CAD

 

 

35,978

 

 

 

 

64

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

REAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

900,380

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes payable

 

Ch$

 

 

 

 

 

 

16,281

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes payable

 

ARS

 

 

1,794,479

 

 

 

 

2,710,297

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes payable

 

US$

 

 

416,331

 

 

 

 

456,177

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes payable

 

UF

 

 

213,431

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes payable

 

EUR

 

 

980,190

 

 

 

 

365,574

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes payable

 

SEK

 

 

21,139

 

 

 

 

9,177

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F-61


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 30 – Foreign and domestic currency, continued

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UP TO 90 DAYS

 

91 DAYS TO 1 YEAR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12-31-2007

 

12-31-2008

 

12-31-2007

 

12-31-2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

Currency

 

Amount

 

Annual average interest rate

 

Amount

 

Annual average interest rate

 

Amount

 

Annual average. interest rate

 

Amount

 

Annual average interest rate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes and accounts payable to related companies

 

Ch$

 

 

4,193,160

 

 

 

 

3,620,684

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other accounts payable

 

Ch$

 

 

429,352

 

 

 

 

359,535

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other accounts payable

 

US$

 

 

141,406

 

 

 

 

818,575

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other accounts payable

 

CAD

 

 

105,715

 

 

 

 

147,709

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other accounts payable

 

EUR

 

 

449,194

 

 

 

 

761,914

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other accounts payable

 

UF

 

 

3,077,574

 

 

 

 

291,159

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other accounts payable

 

GBP

 

 

6,245

 

 

 

 

10,809

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other accounts payable

 

NOK

 

 

54,017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other accounts payable

 

SEK

 

 

 

 

 

 

61

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued expenses

 

Ch$

 

 

9,209,867

 

 

 

 

5,661,658

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued expenses

 

CAD

 

 

663,506

 

 

 

 

1,444,674

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued expenses

 

US$

 

 

4,480,974

 

 

 

 

9,029,485

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued expenses

 

GBP

 

 

6,323,443

 

 

 

 

8,889,841

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued expenses

 

EUR

 

 

2,079,621

 

 

 

 

3,925,957

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued expenses

 

UF

 

 

39,462

 

 

 

 

383,835

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued expenses

 

ARS

 

 

837,792

 

 

 

 

747,124

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued expenses

 

REAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,488

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued expenses

 

Ch$

 

 

 

 

 

 

16,281

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 30 – Foreign and domestic currency, continued

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UP TO 90 DAYS

 

91 DAYS TO 1 YEAR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12-31-2007

 

12-31-2008

 

12-31-2007

 

12-31-2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

Currency

 

Amount

 

Annual average interest rate

 

Amount

 

Annual average interest rate

 

Amount

 

Annual average interest rate

 

Amount

 

Annual average interest rate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Withholdings

 

Ch$

 

 

1,538,789

 

 

 

 

2,176,553

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Withholdings

 

CAD

 

 

6,036

 

 

 

 

5,669

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Withholdings

 

US$

 

 

820,526

 

 

 

 

974,983

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Withholdings

 

EUR

 

 

82,873

 

 

 

 

92,486

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Withholdings

 

UF

 

 

7,028

 

 

 

 

6,454

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Withholdings

 

GBP

 

 

989,193

 

 

 

 

718,372

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Withholdings

 

ARS

 

 

206,963

 

 

 

 

484,271

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Withholdings

 

REAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

20,938

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income taxes payable

 

Ch$

 

 

2,429,793

 

 

 

 

431,653

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income taxes payable

 

GBP

 

 

23,896

 

 

 

 

147,025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income taxes payable

 

ARS

 

 

 

 

 

 

97,111

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred revenue

 

Ch$

 

 

24,995

 

 

 

 

919,417

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred revenue

 

US$

 

 

 

 

 

 

772,437

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred revenue

 

ARS

 

 

 

 

 

 

12,915

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other current liabilities

 

Ch$

 

 

 

 

 

 

82,607

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other current liabilities

 

US$

 

 

52,169

 

 

 

 

112,745

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other current liabilities

 

EUR

 

 

 

 

 

 

15,543

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ch$

 

 

45,921,650

 

 

 

 

 

47,331,438

 

 

 

 

 

5,532,728

 

 

 

 

 

22,989,479

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

US$

 

 

10,337,067

 

 

 

 

 

19,159,677

 

 

 

 

 

6,534,806

 

 

 

 

 

22,496,986

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UF

 

 

6,845,996

 

 

 

 

 

4,486,348

 

 

 

 

 

348,270

 

 

 

 

 

10,060,129

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EUR

 

 

3,622,932

 

 

 

 

 

5,669,370

 

 

 

 

 

2,710,028

 

 

 

 

 

2,205,810

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GBP

 

 

10,291,602

 

 

 

 

 

18,519,945

 

 

 

 

 

1,079,636

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ARS

 

 

6,498,621

 

 

 

 

 

9,086,954

 

 

 

 

 

1,965,166

 

 

 

 

 

2,284,720

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAD

 

 

811,235

 

 

 

 

 

1,598,116

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

928,806

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SEK

 

 

21,139

 

 

 

 

 

9,238

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOK

 

 

54,017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 30 – Foreign and domestic currency, continued

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 to 3 years

 

3 to 5 years

 

5 to 10 years

 

More than 10 years

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term liabilities

 

Currency

 

Amount

 

Annual average interest rate

 

Amount

 

Annual average interest rate

 

Amount

 

Annual average interest rate

 

Amount

 

Annual average interest rate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term bank debt

 

UF

 

 

6,303,878

 

 

4.85

%

 

2,243,753

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term bank debt

 

US$

 

 

8,170,809

 

 

4.90

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term bank debt

 

Ch$

 

 

3,811,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term bank debt

 

ARS

 

 

3,809,043

 

 

9.93

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other long-term accounts payable

 

UF

 

 

3,771,014

 

 

3.90

%

 

5,028,018

 

 

3.90

%

 

12,570,045

 

 

3.90

%

 

21,369,076

 

 

3.90

%

 

Long-term accrued expenses

 

UF

 

 

278,445

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term accrued expenses

 

ARS

 

 

511,304

 

 

 

 

714,039

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amount payable to related companies

 

UF

 

 

486,757

 

 

 

 

811,274

 

 

 

 

395,663

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amount payable to related companies

 

US$

 

 

418,900

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term accrued expenses

 

Ch$

 

 

504,924

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

779,873

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term deferred taxes

 

Ch$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11,855,647

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total long-term liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UF

 

 

10,840,094

 

 

 

 

 

8,083,045

 

 

 

 

 

12,965,708

 

 

 

 

 

21,369,076

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

US$

 

 

8,589,709

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ch$

 

 

4,316,424

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12,635,520

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ARS

 

 

4,320,347

 

 

 

 

 

714,039

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 30 – Foreign and domestic currency, continued

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 to 3 years

 

3 to 5 years

 

5 to 10 years

 

More than 10 years

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term liabilities

 

Currency

 

Amount

 

Annual average interest rate

 

Amount

 

Annual average interest rate

 

Amount

 

Annual average interest rate

 

Amount

 

Annual average interest rate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term bank debt

 

UF

 

 

7,508,400

 

 

4.85

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term bank debt

 

US$

 

 

11,738,075

 

 

3.97

%

 

4,582,440

 

 

4.36

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term bank debt

 

ARS

 

 

3,139,550

 

 

12.84

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other long-term accounts payable

 

UF

 

 

5,047,664

 

 

3.90

%

 

5,047,664

 

 

3.90

%

 

12,619,159

 

 

3.90

%

 

18,928,737

 

 

3.90

%

 

Long-term accrued expenses

 

UF

 

 

95,853

 

 

5.38

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term accrued expenses

 

ARS

 

 

649,973

 

 

15.78

%

 

388,695

 

 

15.78

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amount payable to related companies

 

UF

 

 

742,465

 

 

 

 

377,822

 

 

 

 

618,777

 

 

 

 

208,176

 

 

 

 

Long-term accrued expenses

 

Ch$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,610,162

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term deferred taxes

 

Ch$

 

 

5,190,351

 

 

 

 

12,588

 

 

 

 

30,422

 

 

 

 

9,360,172

 

 

 

 

Total long-term liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UF

 

 

13,394,382

 

 

 

 

 

5,425,486

 

 

 

 

 

13,237,936

 

 

 

 

 

19,136,913

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

US$

 

 

11,738,075

 

 

 

 

 

4,582,440

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ch$

 

 

5,190,351

 

 

 

 

 

12,588

 

 

 

 

 

1,640,584

 

 

 

 

 

9,360,172

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ARS

 

 

3,789,523

 

 

 

 

 

388,695

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 31 – Sanctions

Chilean Superintendency of Securities and Insurance (SVS)

As of December 31, 2008, the Company and its subsidiaries, directors and/or managers have not been subject to fines or sanctions by the SVS.

From other administrative authorities

Viña Concha y Toro S.A.
On July 31, 2007, Viña Concha y Toro S.A. was noticed by the Labor Inspector’s Office of a fine for 300 Monthly Tax Units for a breach to the Tax Code against which the Company filed an appeal for protection, where the outcome was favorable and the fine was released.

On August 20, 2007, Viña Concha y Toro S.A. was notified by the Communal Inspector’s Office of San Vicente de Tagua Tagua of a fine for 60 Monthly Tax Units for which the Company presented its answer to the charge. A settlement was reached and the respective outcome is still pending.

On November 7, 2007, the Lontué Labor Inspector’s Office notified the Company of a fine for 27 Monthly Tax Units for a breach to the Labor Code, for which the Company filed an appeal for review. The resolution is still pending.

On November 27, 2007, was notified by the Livestock and Agricultural Service (SAG) of a fine for 10 Monthly Tax Units against which the Company presented an appeal for review. The resolution is still pending.

On January 11, 2008, the Ministerial Regional Secretary’s Office of the Metropolitan Region notified the Company of a fine for 200 Monthly Tax Units for which the Company has filed a complaint. This fine was paid on January 17, 2008 and the Company requested the consignment of its total amount in conformity with the Chilean laws.

On January 4, 2008, the Company was notified by the Labor Inspector’s Office of Santa Cruz of a fine for the amount of 7 Monthly Tax Units, which was paid after being claimed.

On January 4, 2008, the Company was notified by the Labor Inspector’s Office of Santa Cruz of a fine for the amount of 20 Monthly Tax Units, which was paid with no prejudice of a legal complaint filed. The complaint was accepted and the full fine sum was reimbursed.

On April 9, 2008, the Company was notified by the Provincial Labor Inspector’s Office of Valparaíso of a fine for 40 Monthly Tax Units in respect to which the Company presented the respective answer to the charge. The initial declaration was held on December 11, 2008 at which time all pending evidence was submitted.

On May 14, 2008, the Company was notified by the Labor Inspector’s Office of San Fernando of a fine for 60 Monthly Tax Units of which it paid a third on the date of filing the related complaint because the fine is not applicable on the Company’s opinion. The outcome is still pending.

On June 9, 2008, the Company was notified by the Provincial Labor Inspector’s Office of Cauquenes of a fine of 41 Monthly Tax Units for which the respective answer to the charge was presented. A notice for reduction of the fine to 24.6 Monthly Tax Units was received. A legal complaint was filed.

On June 18, 2008, the Company was notified by the Provincial Labor Inspector’s Office of Limarí of a fine of 55 Monthly Tax Units for which the respective answer to the charge was filed. The resolution is still pending.

On July 10, 2008, the Company was notified by the Provincial Labor Inspector’s Office of Talca of a fine for 90 Monthly Tax Units. A complaint was filed on August 8, 2008. The resolution is still pending.

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VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 31 – Sanctions, continued

On July 31, 2008, the Company was notified by the Provincial Labor Inspector’s Office of Ovalle per Resolution 7956/08/16 of a fine of 40 Monthly Tax Units for which the respective answer to the charge was presented.

On September 30, 2008, the Company was notified by the Communal Labor Inspector’s Office of Molina of a fine for 67 Monthly Tax Units per Journal 8042/08/56.

On September 29, 2008, the Company was notified by the Livestock and Agricultural Service (SAG) of a fine for 30 Monthly Tax Units related to the Quinta de Maipo farm for which the respective appeal for administrative reconsideration was presented.

On August 29, 2008, the Regional Secretariat of the Ministry of Health (Seremi) of the O’Higgins Region of Chile issued Sentence No. 2913, which contemplates a fine for 500 Monthly Tax Units against Viña Concha y Toro S.A. which was received and the respective legal complaint was filed.

On August 14, 2008, the Company was notified by the Regional Secretariat of the Ministry of Health (Seremi) of the O’Higgins Region of Chile of a fine for 800 Monthly Tax Units. The respective legal complaint was filed.

On September 29, 2008, the Company was notified by the Cordillera Labor Inspector’s Office through Resolution 4124/08/57 issued in the Pirque plant, of an amount of 40 Monthly Tax Unit, of which a third of the fine was paid for consignation on October 23, 2008. A legal complaint will be filed.

On September 29, 2008, the Company was notified by the Limarí Provincial Labor Inspector’s Office of a fine of 40 Monthly Tax Units for the Los Acacios farm per Resolution 7956/08/23. The respective answer to the charge will be presented.

On September 5, 2008, the Company was notified by the Cordillera Provincial Inspector’s Office of a fine of 60 Monthly Tax Unit for the Pirque plant.

On September 5, 2008, the Company was notified by the Livestock and Agricultural Service (SAG) of a fine of 20 Monthly Tax Units. A request for administrative reconsideration was filed.

On September 5, 2008, the Company was notified by the Livestock and Agricultural Service (SAG) of a fine of 20 Monthly Tax Units. A request for administrative reconsideration was filed.

On November 17, 2008, the Company was notified by the San Vicente Labor Inspector’s Office of a fine of 140 Monthly Tax Units per Resolution 3700/08/069-1,2,3 waiting for more background information to file a complaint.

On November 26, 2008, the Company was notified by the Cardenal Caro Labor Inspector’s Office of a fine of 40 Monthly Tax Units filed against the Ucuquer farm per Resolution No. 8219/08/26, which is under review.

On December 1, 2008, the Company was notified by the Provincial Labor Inspector’s Office of San Vicente of a fine of 120 Monthly Tax Units charged and issued against the Rucahue farm per Resolution 3700/08/070-1/2, which is under review.

Viña Cono Sur S.A.
On January 21, 2008, the Company’s subsidiary was notified by the Labor Inspector’s Office of a fine for Ch$92,897, which is currently under the complaint process.

On August 29, 2008, the Company’s subsidiary received Resolution 7816/08/52 from the Provincial Labor Inspector’s Office of San Antonio for a fine of 15 Monthly Tax Units with respect of which the respective answer to the charge was presented. Final resolution is still pending.

Comercial Peumo Ltda.
On July 28, 2008, the Company’s subsidiary was notified by the Talca Labor Inspector’s Office through Resolution 3820/08/05 of a fine of 1 Monthly Tax Units for which it presented the respective answer to the charge.

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VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 31 – Sanctions, continued

On August 25, 2008, the Livestock and Agricultural Service (SAG) issued a fine to the Company’s subsidiary for a breach against the Law on Alcohol and its Regulation per Journal 463-07/653-07/731-07, for Ch$548,715, which was paid in full.

On September 30, 2008, the Company’s subsidiary received a notice for a lawsuit in the Fourth Court of Talca for the amount of Ch$6,504,323 for the unjustified dismissal of José Antonio Neira Rojas.

On December 10, 2008, the Company’s subsidiary was notified by the Livestock and Agricultural Service (SAG) of a fine issued for the commercialization of a product not registered in the Registry of Alcoholic Beverage. The respective answer to the charge was presented.

Note 32 – Subsequent events

Between December 31, 2008 and the date of issuance of these consolidated financial statements, the following significant subsequent events occurred that are deemed reportable:

Stock Offering

As mentioned in Note 21 to the consolidated financial statements, in December 18, 2008, the Company’s Board of Directors had approved a capital increase of Ch$30,000 million The stock offering was effected through the issuance of 28,000,000 common, nominative shares with no par value. The preferencial option period for subscription at a price of Ch$930 per share, commenced on April 15, 2009 and ended on May 15, 2009. In this period a total of 26,325,409 shares were subscribed. On May 28, 2009 the Company’s Board of Directors adopted a plan to offer the remaining 1,674,591 unsubscribed shares from the preferential option period to the Company’s employees at the same price (Ch$930) and subject to the same conditions as offered to the shareholders.

Total proceeds from this capital increase amounted Ch$18,772,879 thousand. From the total of 26,325,409 shares subscribed, 14,046,376 shares were fully paid in cash at the same time as subscription, corresponding to Ch$13,063,129 thousand; and 12,279,033 shares were partially paid (50%) corresponding to Ch$5,709,750 thousand. The balance will be paid within a maximum term of one year from the date of subscription of the shares, in which case the subscription price for such shares will be adjusted in the same proportion as the variation in the value of the UF, pursuant to article 16 of the Corporations Law.

Dent issuance

On April 23, 2009 the Company placed commercial paper for Ch$5,000,000 thousand at an interest rate of 0.256% per month. The principal and interest accrued will be payed in one payment at the due date of this instrument, March 2010.

Total proceeds from both events are to be used to prepay debts of the Company and its subsidiaries which were incurred to finance the Company’s investment programs.

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VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 33 – Environment

During 2007 and 2008, the Company invested and disbursed funds destined, directly or indirectly, to the improvement of environmental conditions in compliance with certain local water use regulations. The detail of these disbursements is as follows:

Investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2007

 

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

 

ThCh$

 

Water treatment plants

 

132,159

 

 

4,570

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2007

 

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

 

ThCh$

 

Maintenance and supplies of water treatment plants

 

618,639

 

 

621,649

 

As of December 31, 2008, the net balance of assets designated to the improvement of the environment amounts to ThCh$ 2,964,262 (ThCh$ 2,972,786 in 2007), which is presented under buildings and infrastructure and machinery and equipment.

Note 34 – Prepaid expenses

The detail of prepaid expenses is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

Next harvest expenses

 

 

10,356,753

 

 

12,720,176

 

Prepaid rent

 

 

323,364

 

 

744,783

 

Other prepaid expenses

 

 

236,213

 

 

112,866

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

Total

 

 

10,916,330

 

 

13,577,824

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

Note 35 – Sales

The detail of sales is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended as of December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh $

 

ThCh $

 

ThCh $

 

Sale of wine

 

 

243,662,787

 

 

299,150,286

 

 

308,360,946

 

Sale of bottling services

 

 

2,085,878

 

 

1,323,092

 

 

1,535,320

 

Sale of other products

 

 

6,698,048

 

 

10,751,880

 

 

12,269,478

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Total sales

 

 

252,446,714

 

 

311,225,258

 

 

322,165,744

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

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VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 36 – Significant events

March 24, 2008

The Company communicated to the SVS and Chilean Stock Exchanges of the call to a General Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting to be held on April 24, 2008with the purpose of discussing the following matters:

 

 

1.

Approval of the Annual report, Balance Sheet, Financial Statements and Report of External Auditors for the year included between January 1 and December 31, 2007.

2.

Income distribution and dividend policy.

3.

Election of the Board of Directors.

4.

Appointment of External Auditors for the year 2008.

5.

Set Board of Directors’ remuneration.

6.

Set remuneration of the directors who are members of the Committee referred to in Article No. 50 bis of Law No. 18,046; and set the expense budget for this Committee for the year 2008.

7.

Determine the newspaper in which the call for the next Shareholders’ Meeting will be published.

8.

Inform of the operations performed by the Company in accordance with Article No. 44 of Law No. 18,046.

9.

Other matters which are the competence of the Shareholders’ Ordinary Meeting.

At the same Board of Directors’ Meeting, the directors agreed to summon to an Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting to be held in the same place and on the same date indicated for the Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting summoned previously, which will be conducted immediately after the end of the ordinary meeting in order to provide an opinion on the Board of Directors’ proposal of setting a program for the acquisition of shares of Viña Concha y Toro S. A., in conformity with Articles 27 to 27 D of Law No. 18,046 on Shareholders’ Companies, the main conditions being the following:

 

 

a)

The program’s objective will be the investment through the acquisition and disposal of own shares according to variations in the price of share during the life of the program, in conformity with the agreements achieved by the shareholders at the Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting and Chilean laws;

 

 

b)

The maximum percentage of shares for acquisition will be 3% (three per cent) of subscribed and fully-paid shares; i.e., up to the amount of 21,575,122 shares. The acquisition will only be possible up to the amount of retained earnings;

 

 

c)

The minimum price payable for the shares will be Ch$309.68 and the maximum price payable will be the weighted price for the last 20 business days prior to the purchase plus 15% (fifteen percent) The directors will propose to the shareholders at the Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting that the shareholders delegate to the Board of Directors, within the limits indicated above and the manner in which it will be formalized;

 

 

d)

The term of the program for the acquisition of own shares will be of three years beginning on the date of approval by the shareholders at the Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting;

 

 

e)

The shareholders at the Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting will be able to adopt the agreements they deem necessary for these purposes.

March 24, 2008

The Company communicated to the SVS and Stock Exchanges that at the Board of Directors’ Meeting held on March 20, 2008 the directors unanimously decided to propose to the shareholders at the General Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting, which will be summoned on April 24, 2008, the following dividend policy:

Distribute, with a charge to 2007 net income, a last final dividend No. 231 of Ch$ 11.45 per share to be paid on May 23, 2008, and added to dividends already distributed as provisional dividends, with a charge to 2007 net income, which were: dividends Nos. 228 and 229 both for Ch$ 2.50 per share, paid on September 28 and December 28, 2007, respectively and dividend No. 230 of Ch$2.50 per share paid on March 31, 2008.

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VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 36 – Significant events, continued

Maintain as dividend policy the distribution of 40% of net income. In line with this, the Board of Directors expects to distribute, with a charge to net income obtained in 2008, three dividends Nos. 232, 233 and 234 of Ch$2.50 each per share, to be paid as provisional dividends on September 30, December 30, 2008 and March 31, 2009, respectively. A fourth dividend will be paid for the amount required up to the completion of 40% of net income for 2007, which will be paid in May 2008, upon final determination and approval of net income for the year by the shareholders at the Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting.

The Company’s dividend policy is dependent of cash available for use by the Company.

April 25, 2008

The Company communicated the following to the SVS and Stock Exchanges:

On April 24, 2008, the shareholders held the Company’s Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting in which they reached, among others, the following agreements:

 

 

 

1.

Distribute, with a charge to 2007 net income, a last final dividend No. 231 of Ch$11.45 per share to be paid on May 23, 2008, and added to dividends distributed as provisional dividends, with a charge to 2007 net income, which were: dividends Nos. 228 and 229 both for Ch$2.50 per share, paid on September 28 and December 28, 2007, respectively and dividend No. 230 of Ch$2.50 per share paid on March 31, 2008.

 

 

 

2.

Maintain as dividend policy the distribution of 40% of net income. In line with this, the Board of Directors expects to distribute, with a charge to net income obtained in 2008, three dividends Nos. 232, 233 and 234 of Ch$2.50 each per share, to be paid as provisional dividends on September 30, December 30, 2008 and March 31, 2009, respectively. These payments will be subject to the Company’s cash available funds. A fourth dividend would be paid for the amount required up to the completion of 40% of net income for 2008 on a date to be determined by the shareholders at the General Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting to be held in 2009.

 

 

 

3.

The shareholders appointed the following individuals as the Company’s new Board of Directors:

 

 

 

 

a)

Alfonso Larraín Santa María

 

b)

Rafael Guilisasti Gana

 

c)

Pablo Guilisasti Gana

 

d)

Mariano Fontecilla de Santiago Concha

 

e)

Francisco Marín Estévez

 

f)

Sergio de la Cuadra Fabres

 

g)

Christian Skibsted Cortés

April 25, 2008

The Company communicated to the SVS and the Stock Exchanges that at the Extraordinary Board of Directors’ Meeting held on April 24, 2008 attended by the new appointed members of the Board, the directors appointed the Chairman and Vice-president, as follows:

          Chairman: Mr. Alfonso Larraín Santa María
          Vice-president: Mr. Rafael Guilisasti Gana

Likewise, in compliance with Circular No. 1.526 issued by the SVS, we communicated to the SVS that at the same Extraordinary Board of Directors’ Meeting, the directors agreed to appoint as members of the Board of Directors’ Committee (Audit Committee) referred to in Article 50a of the Companies Act, Messrs. Sergio de la Cuadra Fabres, Christian Skibsted Cortés and Rafael Guilisasti Gana.

Of those directors appointed, Messrs. Sergio de la Cuadra Fabres and Christian Skibsted Cortés were appointed with votes other than controlling interest and related party votes.

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VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 36 – Significant events, continued

September 17, 2008

The Company communicated to the SVS and Stock Exchanges that at the Extraordinary Board of Directors’ Meeting held on September 16, 2008, the directors agreed to participate in the incorporation of subsidiaries in Sweden, Norway and Finland (Scandinavia) with the purpose that the Company and certain subsidiaries directly distribute in those countries their products in consideration of the characteristics of concentration in those markets and their significant sales volumes and the positive experiences in the United Kingdom and Argentina.

Each of the aforementioned subsidiaries will be responsible for the distribution of all or a portion of the products of Viña Concha y Toro S.A., Sociedad Exportadora y Comercial Viña Maipo, Trivento Bodegas y Viñedos S.A. and Lunlunta property, which amount to an estimated total amount of USD 30 million FOB* in 2008. Products of the remaining subsidiaries will continue to be distributed as distributed currently.

For these purposes, the companies that will be incorporated will agree with local companies the logistics and support agreements required to perform the purposes described above.

The subsidiaries which are the subject of this report will be incorporated in conformity with the laws applicable in the respective countries and will be owned by 100% by Viña Concha y Toro S.A. either directly or through any of its subsidiaries.

It is the Board of Directors’ purpose that provided that possibilities in each country allow it, subsidiaries based in Scandinavia are duly incorporated and operating beginning on January 1, 2009.

All the directors attended the Company’s Board of Directors’ Meeting and agreed to enable Messrs. Eduardo Guilisasti Gana and Osvaldo Solar Venegas to represent the Company with extensive powers during the process of incorporation of the aforementioned companies and; in particular, to issue the communications and write information required to the SVS and other pertinent entities.

*: FOB (Free On Board), this means that the buyer must bear all costs and risks of loss or damage of goods from the port of origin.

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VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 37 – Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards

In conformity with SVS Circulars No.’s 427 dated December 28, 2007 and 485 dated November 19, 2008 on the process for adopting International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the Company has decided to present to the SVS its 2009 consolidated financial statements as proforma financial statements (not comparative to 2008 financial statements). By virtue of this, Viña Concha y Toro S.A. will not present full IFRS consolidated financial statements for its quarterly and yearly financial of year 2009. Consequently, Viña Concha y Toro S.A. will maintain the presentation of financial statements under local standards during the entire year 2009 and expects to fully implement IFRS on 2010. The Company is currently developing a plan to integrally deal with this conversion process.

F-73


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 38 – Differences between Chilean and United States generally accepted accounting principles

Chile GAAP varies in certain important respects from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”). Such differences involve certain methods for measuring the amounts shown on the face of the financial statements, as well as additional disclosures.

 

 

1.

Differences in measurement methods

 

 

The principal methods applied in the preparation of the accompanying financial statements that have resulted in amounts that differ from those that would have otherwise been determined under US GAAP are as follows:

 

 

a)

Inflation accounting

 

 

 

Under Chile GAAP, financial statements are restated to reflect the full effects of the gain (loss) in the purchasing power of the Chilean peso on the financial position and results of operations of reporting entities. The method is based on a model that enables calculation of net inflation gains or losses caused by monetary assets and liabilities exposed to changes in the purchasing power of local currency, by restating all non-monetary accounts in the financial statements. The model prescribes that the historical cost of such accounts be restated for general price-level changes between the date of origin of each item and year-end.

 

 

 

The price-level restatement adjustments under Chile GAAP are not reversed in the US GAAP reconciliation as allowed under Securities and Exchange Commission rules.

 

 

b)

Business combinations, goodwill and intangible assets

 

 

 

As required by Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 141, “Business Combinations”, (“SFAS 141”), all business combinations consummated after June 30, 2001 are accounted for under the purchase accounting method, which requires that the purchase price be allocated to the acquired assets and liabilities on the basis of fair market value. Any business combination prior to this date was accounted for under Accounting Principles Board No. 16, “Business Combinations”. Any excess of the cost of the investment over such fair value is treated as goodwill. Under Chile GAAP, for investments made prior to January 1, 2005, goodwill was recorded based on the difference between the investment purchase price and the book value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. As of January 1, 2003, Technical Bulletin No. 72 was adopted for Chile GAAP purposes. Technical Bulletin No. 72 require that assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination be recorded at fair value and that any excess of cost over such fair value be recorded as goodwill. Goodwill continues to be amortized under Technical Bulletin No. 72. Business combinations entered into by the Company have not produced significant differences in the recorded assets and liabilities in the accounting records of the acquirers between Chile GAAP and US GAAP.

 

 

 

As of January 1, 2002, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”, (“SFAS 142”). SFAS 142 applies to all goodwill and identified intangible assets acquired in a business combination. Under the new standard, beginning January 1, 2002, all goodwill, including that acquired before initial application of the standard, and indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized, but must be tested for impairment annually or when circumstances change. As per SFAS 142, the Company tests goodwill (Industria Corchera S.A.) for impairment by first comparing the carrying value of net assets to the fair value of the related operations, based on external valuation. If the fair value is determined to be less than carrying value, a second step is performed to compute the amount of the impairment. Under step two, an impairment loss is recognized for any excess of the carrying amount of the reporting unit’s goodwill over the implied fair value of that goodwill. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined by allocating the fair value of the reporting unit in a manner similar to a purchase price allocation, in accordance with SFAS 141. The residual fair value after this allocation is the implied fair value of the reporting unit goodwill. Fair value of the reporting unit is determined using a discounted cash flow analysis. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, step two does not need to be performed. The Company performs its annual impairment review of goodwill at December 31, and when a triggering event occurs between annual impairment tests.

 

 

 

The Company performed the annual impairment tests of goodwill required by the standard, and the tests did not result in any impairment. The effects of reversing goodwill amortization from January 1, 2002 are included in the reconciliation in paragraph 1k).

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VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 38 – Differences between Chilean and United States generally accepted accounting principles, continued

 

 

 

For Chile GAAP purposes, all intangible assets are assigned a useful life and are amortized on a straight-line basis over their useful lives. Under US GAAP, with the adoption of SFAS No. 142, intangible assets with indefinite lives are no longer amortized. The Company has determined that intangible assets pertaining to telephone line rights and water rights have indefinite lives for US GAAP purposes. As the amortization expense for all years presented has been not significant, no reversal is presented in paragraph 1k).

 

 

c)

Investment in debt and equity securities

 

 

 

In accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in Chile, investment securities are stated at the lower of price-level restated cost or market value. Gains are recorded only when realized. The investments which the Company holds are stated at price-level restated cost at December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008. For US GAAP purposes, the Company’s portfolio of investment securities has been classified as available-for-sale and are recorded at fair value, in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 115, “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities” (“SFAS 115”). Consequently, unrealized holding gains and losses net of related tax effects excluded from earnings and are reported as a separate component of equity in Other Comprehensive Income until realized. No other-than-temporary impairments were recorded for these available-for-sale investment securities for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2007, or 2008. The required disclosures for investments classified as available-for-sale in accordance with SFAS 115 are shown in paragraph 2 d). The effect of this difference is included in the reconciliation of shareholders’ equity in paragraph 1k) below.

 

 

d)

Revaluation of fixed assets

 

 

 

As mentioned in Note 9 d), certain fixed assets are reported in the financial statements at amounts determined in accordance with technical appraisals. The revaluation of fixed assets is an accounting principle that is not generally accepted in the United States. The effects of the reversal of this revaluation on property, plant and equipment, the related accumulated depreciation, the depreciation charge for each year and the income impact on the sale/disposal of these assets is shown under paragraph l k) below.

 

 

e)

Capitalized interest

 

 

 

Under Chile GAAP, all interest on debt specifically associated with a construction project must be capitalized. Capitalization of interest on other debt not specifically associated with construction projects is optional. Such capitalized interest includes foreign-exchange gains/losses, if applicable, on borrowings. Interest is capitalized based on the Company’s weighted average interest rate on long-term debt, or if applicable, the interest rate related to specific borrowings. Interest capitalization ends when the property or equipment is ready for service or its intended use, at which point depreciation on the asset begins.

 

 

 

Under US GAAP, capitalization of interest on qualifying assets under construction is required, and corresponds to the amount of interest which could have been avoided had the construction projects not been entered into. Amounts capitalized under Chile GAAP related to foreign currency exchange gains and losses and the related monetary gain on foreign currency borrowings for construction costs must be reversed.

 

 

 

Beginning in 1994, the Company began to capitalize interest for Chile GAAP purposes relative to qualifying assets (consisting principally of storage and aging containers and vineyards, which require 3 to 5 years to be ready for production) during the period that such assets are being constructed or prepared for productive use and in conformity with US GAAP treatment. Subsequently, the amount of interest capitalized each year has been the same for both US and Chile GAAP purposes. The adjustment included in paragraph 1k) below corresponds to the amount of capitalized interest for US GAAP purposes prior to 1994 and its associated amortization under the straight-line method based on the estimated useful lives of the related assets. Under Chile GAAP this interest was never capitalized.

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VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 38 – Differences between Chilean and United States generally accepted accounting principles, continued

 

 

f)

Deferred income taxes

 

 

 

Prior to December 31, 1999, deferred taxes were not recognized for Chile GAAP. Starting January 1, 2000, the Company recorded income taxes in accordance with Technical Bulletin No. 60 of the Chile Association of Accountants, recognizing through the liability method, the deferred tax effects of temporary differences between the financial and tax values of assets and liabilities. As a transitional provision, a contra (referred to as “complementary”) asset and liability was recorded offsetting the effects of the deferred tax assets and liabilities not recorded prior to January 1, 2000. Such complementary asset and liability is being amortized to income over the estimated reversal periods corresponding to the underlying temporary differences to which the deferred tax asset or liability relates. For US GAAP purposes, deferred taxes were recognized on a comprehensive basis for all periods presented in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes” (“SFAS 109”) and FIN 48 “Accounting for Uncertainly in Income Taxes” Therefore, the principal difference between Chile GAAP and US GAAP related to deferred taxes is the reversal of the amortization of the complementary deferred tax asset and liability accounts recorded under Chile GAAP.

 

 

 

Additionally, the Company has recognized the deferred tax effect related to other US GAAP adjustments that give rise to temporary differences. The effect of accounting for deferred taxes under US GAAP is included in the reconciliation of consolidated net income and shareholders’s equity in paragraph 1k) below.

 

 

g)

Provision for restructuring

 

 

 

The Company made a provision for restructuring principally related to one-time termination benefits. Under Chile GAAPs, these costs may be recognized once the approval of the Board of Directors has taken place. Under US GAAP, this provision does not meet the requirements under SFAS No. 146 related to communication to the designated employees. The provision is therefore reversed in the net income and shareholders’ equity reconciliation for the year ended at December 31, 2007. During 2008, this provision was used and therefore for the purpose of the results under US GAAP the amount recorded was recognized (paragraph 1k).

 

 

h)

Comprehensive income

 

 

 

The Company presents comprehensive income and its components with the objective of reporting a measure of all changes in shareholders’ equity that result from transactions and other economic events of the period other than transactions with owners. Comprehensive income is the total net income from other non-owner equity transactions that result in changes in equity.

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VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 38 – Differences between Chilean and United States generally accepted accounting principles, continued

The following represents accumulated other comprehensive income balance, net of taxes, for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended December 31, 2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Holding unrealized gains (losses) on available-for sale securities

 

Tax effect

 

CTA(1)

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

 

ThCh$

 

 

ThCh$

 

 

ThCh$

 

Beginning balance

 

 

299,109

 

 

(50,848

)

 

(3,430,406

)

 

3,182,144

 

(Debit) credit for the year

 

 

(39,290

)

 

6,679

 

 

137,672

 

 

(105,061

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Ending balance

 

 

259,819

 

 

(44,169

)

 

(3,292,733

)

 

(3,077,083

)


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended December 31, 2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Holding unrealized gains (losses) on available-for sale securities

 

Tax effect

 

CTA(1)

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

Beginning balance

 

 

259,819

 

 

(44,169

)

 

(3,292,733

)

 

(3,077,083

)

Reclassification to earnings from sale of shares

 

 

(47,062

)

 

8,001

 

 

 

 

(39,061

)

(Debit) credit for the year

 

 

(32,327

)

 

5,495

 

 

(1,158,483

)

 

(1,185,314

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Ending balance

 

 

180,430

 

 

(30,673

)

 

(4,451,216

)

 

(4,301,459

)


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended December 31, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Holding unrealized gains (losses) on
available-for sale
securities

 

Tax effect

 

CTA(1)

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

Beginning balance

 

 

180,430

 

 

(30,673

)

 

(4,451,216

)

 

(4,301,459

)

(Debit) credit for the year

 

 

(70,642

)

 

12,009

 

 

2,265,616

 

 

2,206,984

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Ending balance

 

 

109,788

 

 

(18,664

)

 

(2,185,600

)

 

(2,094,476

)


 

 

 

(1)

Reflects the effect of price-level restatement for comparative purposes on the comprehensive income at the beginning of each period, adjusted to constant pesos of December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008.

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VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 38 – Differences between Chilean and United States generally accepted accounting principles, continued

 

 

 

 

i)

Derivatives

 

 

 

 

 

Under Chile GAAP, derivatives are accounted for in accordance with Technical Bulletin 57, “Accounting for Derivative Contracts” (“TB 57”). Under TB 57, all derivative financial instruments should be recognized on the balance sheet at their fair value. In addition, TB 57 requires that derivative financial instruments be classified as Non-hedging (investment) instruments and Hedging instruments, the latter further divided into those covering existing transactions and those covering anticipated transactions.

 

 

 

 

Contracts to cover existing transactions hedge against the risk of a change in the fair value of a hedged item. The differences resulting from the changes in the fair value of both the hedged item and the derivative instrument should be accounted for as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

a.

If the net effect is a loss, it should be recognized in earnings in the period of change.

 

 

b.

If the net effect is a gain, it should be recognized when the contract is closed and accordingly deferred on the balance sheet.

 

 

c.

If the net effect is a gain and net losses were recorded on the transaction in prior years, a gain should be recognized in earnings in the current period up to the amount of net losses recorded previously.

 

 

d.

If the effect is a net loss and net gains were recorded (as a deferred revenue) on the transaction in prior years, the gain should be utilized to offset the net loss before recording the remaining loss in the results of operations for the year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hedges of forecasted transactions are recorded at the estimated fair value, with the corresponding gains or losses deferred and recorded as offsetting assets or liabilities until settlement, at which time they are recognized in earnings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Chilean accounting rules do not consider the existence of derivative instruments embedded in other contracts and therefore they are not reflected in the financial statement.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Under US GAAP, beginning January 1, 2001, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“SFAS 133”), and other complementary rules and amendments, which established comprehensive accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, and hedging activities. The Standard required that all derivative instruments be recorded in the balance sheet at fair value. However, the accounting for changes in fair value of the derivative instrument depends on whether the derivative instrument qualifies as a hedge. The standards also require formal documentation procedures for hedging relationships and effectiveness testing when hedge accounting is to be applied. If the derivative instrument does not qualify as a hedge, changes in fair value are reported in earnings when they occur. If the derivative instrument qualifies as a hedge, the accounting treatment varies based on the type of risk being hedged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Company enters into forward foreign exchange contracts in order to hedge its risk against exchange rate fluctuations. Such fluctuations in exchange rates are correlated with our wine sales agreements denominated in foreign currencies. Under Chile GAAP, all unrealized mark to market gains/losses have been deferred. Under US GAAP, such contracts have no been designated or documented as “hedges” under SFAS No. 133; therefore all significant mark to market adjustments are recorded through the income statement for US GAAP purposes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Company entered into a hedge of its net investment in Argentina in 2004. Under Chile GAAP the documentation requirements for this hedge were met. Under US GAAP, specifically, as the Company had not detailed how the hedging instruments’ effectiveness in offsetting the change in fair value would be assessed, the designation of the net investment as a hedge under US GAAP did not qualify.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The reconciliations’ of shareholders’ equity and of net income for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008 in paragraph 1k) include the adjustments for differences in derivative treatment mentioned above.

F-78


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 38 – Differences between Chilean and United States generally accepted accounting principles, continued

 

 

 

 

j)

Dividends

 

 

 

 

 

The company has a legal obligation to declare and pay dividends equal to at least 30% of consolidated net income as determined in accordance with Chile GAAP. Accordingly, an adjustment was made in the accompanying US GAAP stockholders’ equity reconciliation in paragraph 1k) to recognize as dividends the difference between the dividends recorded as provisional dividends under Chile GAAP and the minimum dividend requirement.

 

 

 

 

k)

Effects of conforming to US GAAP

 

 

 

 

 

The following is a reconciliation of consolidated net income under Chile GAAP to the corresponding US GAAP amounts:


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

Net income in accordance with Chile GAAP

 

 

18,901,110

 

 

37,089,944

 

 

35,151,891

 

Reversal of goodwill amortization (par. 1 b)

 

 

85,865

 

 

85,863

 

 

85,863

 

Reversal of additional depreciation of revaluation by technical appraisal (par. 1 d)

 

 

17,444

 

 

15,507

 

 

15,527

 

Depreciation on capitalized interest (par. 1 e)

 

 

(54,618

)

 

(54,617

)

 

(54,618

)

Deferred taxes (par. 1 f)

 

 

114,098

 

 

238,778

 

 

241,102

 

Deferred tax effect of US GAAP adjustments (par. 1 f)

 

 

37,421

 

 

28,193

 

 

31,543

 

Derivatives (par. 1i)

 

 

(92,335

)

 

1,079,683

 

 

(2,265,616

)

Reversal of provision for restructuring (par. 1 g)

 

 

(165,508

)

 

(111,226

)

 

(131,603

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Net income in accordance with US GAAP

 

 

18,843,477

 

 

38,372,125

 

 

33,074,089

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Other comprehensive income under US GAAP:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized holding losses on available-for-sale securities, net of taxes (par. 1 c)

 

 

(32,610

)

 

(73,894

)

 

(58,633

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation

 

 

137,672

 

 

(1,158,483

)

 

2,265,616

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Total comprehensive income under U.S.GAAP:

 

 

18,948,539

 

 

37,139,748

 

 

35,281,072

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

F-79


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 38 – Differences between Chilean and United States generally accepted accounting principles, continued

The following is a reconciliation of consolidated shareholders’ equity differences under Chile GAAP to the corresponding amounts under US GAAP:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

Shareholders’ equity in accordance with Chile GAAP

 

 

242,536,950

 

 

263,092,948

 

Reversal of goodwill amortization (par. 1 b)

 

 

562,833

 

 

648,696

 

Investment securities (par. 1 c)

 

 

180,430

 

 

109,788

 

Revaluation of technical appraisal, cost (par. 1 d)

 

 

(3,923,591

)

 

(3,826,900

)

Accumulated depreciation - technical appraisal (par. 1 d)

 

 

1,566,134

 

 

1,484,970

 

Capitalized interest (par. 1 e)

 

 

1,341,392

 

 

1,341,392

 

Accumulated depreciation on capitalized interest (par. 1 e)

 

 

(907,346

)

 

(961,964

)

Deferred taxes (par.1 f)

 

 

(2,001,895

)

 

(1,760,793

)

Deferred tax effect of US GAAP adjustments (par. 1 f)

 

 

(178,505

)

 

(121,342

)

Minimum dividend (par. 1 j)

 

 

(4,854,114

)

 

(4,768,828

)

Reversal of provision for restructuring (par. 1 g)

 

 

356,163

 

 

224,561

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

Shareholders’ equity in accordance with US GAAP

 

 

234,678,451

 

 

255,462,530

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

The following summarizes the changes in shareholders’ equity under US GAAP during the years ended December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

Balance as of January 1

 

 

209,919,160

 

 

234,678,451

 

Dividends paid

 

 

(1,253,474

)

 

(8,819,153

)

Provisional dividends

 

 

(6,272,869

)

 

(5,776,739

)

Mandatory dividends, previous date

 

 

 

 

4,854,114

 

Mandatory dividends, closing date

 

 

(4,854,114

)

 

(4,768,828

)

Unrealized holding losses on available-for-sale investments, net of taxes

 

 

(73,894

)

 

(45,020

)

Foreign currency translation

 

 

(1,158,483

)

 

2,265,616

 

 

Net income per US GAAP

 

 

38,372,125

 

 

33,074,089

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

Balance as of December 31

 

 

234,678,451

 

 

255,462,530

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

F-80


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 38 – Differences between Chilean and United States generally accepted accounting principles, continued

 

 

 

2.

Additional disclosure requirements

 

 

 

 

The following disclosures of information are not generally required for presentation in the financial statements under Chile accounting principles, but are required or recommended under US GAAP.

 

 

 

 

a)

Nature of operations and concentrations

 

 

 

 

 

Viña Concha y Toro S.A. is a vertically-integrated company engaged principally in the production and sale of wine. The Company’s wines are sold in over 125 countries. Foreign operations’ sales represented 81.03% of total sales, and domestic sales represented 18.97%. Foreign operations’ sales are denominated in foreign currencies.

 

 

 

 

b)

Earnings per share

 

 

 

 

 

The following disclosure of net income per share information is not required for presentation in the financial statements under Chile GAAP but is required under US GAAP. Earnings per share are determined by dividing consolidated net income by the weighted average number of total shares outstanding.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ch$, except share data

 

Basic and diluted earnings per share (based on US GAAP) (1)

 

 

24.06

 

 

49.00

 

 

45.99

 

Basic and diluted earnings per share (based on Chile GAAP) (1)

 

 

24.13

 

 

47.36

 

 

48.88

 

Weighted average number of total shares outstanding

 

 

719,170,735

 

 

719,170,735

 

 

719,170,735

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 


 

 

 

(1)

Basic and diluted earnings per share have been calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. The Company has not issued convertible debt or equity securities. Consequently, there are no potentially dilutive effects on the earnings of the Company.

 

 

 

 

c)

Fair value disclosures

 

 

 

 

(i) Disclosures about fair value of financial instruments:
The following table presents the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments at December 31, 2008 and 2007. The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date:


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chile GAAP
carrying amount
2008

 

Estimated
fair value
2008

 

Chile GAAP
carrying amount
2007

 

Estimated
fair value
2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

3,949,865

 

 

3,949,865

 

 

2,943,250

 

 

2,943,250

 

 

Investment securities

 

365,408

 

 

475,196

 

 

362,981

 

 

543,411

 

 

Short-term accounts receivable (net)

 

103,595,852

 

 

103,595,852

 

 

77,858,780

 

 

77,858,780

 

 

Notes receivable (net)

 

2,680,138

 

 

2,680,138

 

 

2,720,149

 

 

2,720,149

 

 

Other receivables (net)

 

4,256,638

 

 

4,256,638

 

 

2,630,555

 

 

2,630,555

 

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term and long-term bank debt

 

97,289,960

 

 

94,961,501

 

 

49,303,143

 

 

48,691,836

 

 

Bonds payable

 

43,254,752

 

 

39,317,213

 

 

43,086,423

 

 

43,302,119

 

 

Dividends payable

 

1,809,184

 

 

1,809,184

 

 

1,969,435

 

 

1,969,435

 

 

Short-term accounts payable

 

45,637,994

 

 

45,637,994

 

 

33,472,919

 

 

33,472,919

 

 

Notes payable

 

3,557,506

 

 

3,557,506

 

 

3,425,570

 

 

3,425,570

 

 

Other accounts payable

 

3,524,283

 

 

3,524,283

 

 

6,159,064

 

 

6,189,156

 

 

Derivative instruments

 

1,971,675

 

 

2,397,506

 

 

431,368

 

 

332,717

 

 

F-81


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 38 – Differences between Chilean and United States generally accepted accounting principles, continued

 

 

 

 

The fair values of the financial instruments shown in the previous table as of December 31, 2008 represent management’s best estimates of the amounts that would be received to sell those assets or that would be paid to transfer those liabilities in an orderly transaction between market participants at that date. Those fair value measurements maximize the use of observable inputs. However, in situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date, the fair value measurement reflects the Company’s own judgments about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Those judgments are developed by the Company based on the best information available in the circumstances. The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments:

 

 

 

 

·

Cash and cash equivalents, short-term accounts receivable, notes receivable, other receivables, dividends payable, short-term accounts payables, notes payable and other accounts payable: carrying amounts approximate the fair value due to their relatively short-term nature.

 

 

 

 

·

Investment securities: estimations of fair value are based on quoted market prices at the reporting date multiplied by the quantity held.

 

 

 

 

·

Bank debt and bonds payable: The fair value of bank debt is based on rates currently available and quoted to the Company for debt with similar terms, risks and remaining maturities. The fair value of bonds payable, including current portion, is estimated based on the quoted market prices of UF-denominated bonds. If quoted market prices are not available, the fair value is determined by discounting the future cash flows of each instrument at rates that reflect, among other things, market interest rates and the Company’s credit standing. In determining an appropriate spread to reflect its credit standing, the Company considers yields of other long-term debt offered by the Company, and interest rates currently offered to the Company for similar debt instruments of comparable maturities by banks that regularly compete to provide financing to the Company.

 

 

 

 

·

Derivative instruments: The fair value of derivatives is determined using pricing models developed based on the forward currency curves/rates and other observable market data. Estimates of fair values for which no quoted prices exists have been made using valuation techniques such as forward pricing models and rates, present value of estimated future cash flows, and other modeling techniques. The fair values were adjusted to reflect nonperformance risk of both the counterparties and the Company.

 

 

 

 

(ii) Fair value hierarchy:

 

 

 

On January 1, 2008, the Company adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS 157”), for fair value measurements of financial assets and financial liabilities and for fair value measurements of non-financial items that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis. SFAS 157 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. SFAS 157 also establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.

 

 

 

FASB Staff Position FAS 157-2, “Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157” delays the effective date of SFAS 157 until fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008 for all non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a nonrecurring basis. In accordance with FSP FAS 157-2, the Company has not applied the provisions of SFAS 157 to the initial measurement of intangible assets. Additionally, the provisions of SFAS 157 were not applied to fair value measurements of the Company’s reporting units (Step 1 of goodwill impairment tests performed under SFAS 142) and non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities measured at fair value to determine the amount of goodwill impairment (Step 2 of goodwill impairment tests performed under SFAS 142). On January 1, 2009, the Company will be required to apply the provisions of SFAS 157 to fair value measurements of non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a nonrecurring basis. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact, if any, of applying these provisions on its financial position and results of operations.

F-82


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 38 – Differences between Chilean and United States generally accepted accounting principles, continued

 

 

 

 

In October 2008, FASB Staff Position FAS 157-3, “Determining the Fair Value of a Financial Asset When the Market for That Asset is Not Active,” was issued effective immediately. FSP FAS 157-3 clarifies the application of SFAS 157 in cases where the market for a financial instrument is not active and provides an example to illustrate key considerations in determining fair value in those circumstances. The Company has considered the guidance provided by FSP FAS 157- 3 in its determination of estimated fair values during 2008.

 

 

 

 

SFAS 157 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to measurements involving significant unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:

 

 

 

 

·

Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date.

 

 

 

 

·

Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.

 

 

 

 

·

Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.

 

 

 

 

The level in the fair value hierarchy within which a fair measurement in its entirety falls is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.

 

 

 

 

The following table presents assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis (including items that are required to be measured at fair value and items for which the fair value option has been elected) at December 31, 2008 in ThCh$:


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USGAAP Fair Value Measurement at Reporting Date Using

 

 

 

December 31,
2008

 

Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets (Level 1)

 

Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)

 

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (Level 3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment securities

 

$

475,196

 

 

475,196

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives

 

$

2,397,506

 

 

 

 

2,397,506

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 


 

 

 

(iii) Fair value option:

 

 

 

Statement 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” (SFAS 157) provides entities with an option to report most financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value on an instrument-by-instrument basis, with changes in fair value reported in earnings. As of December 31, 2008, the Company opted not to measure financial instruments, other than investment securities and derivatives, at fair value, thus the implementation of SFAS 159 did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

F-83


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 38 – Differences between Chilean and United States generally accepted accounting principles, continued

 

 

 

 

d)

Available for-sale securities

 

 

 

 

 

The following is a summary of available-for-sale securities:


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost

 

Gross
unrealized
gains

 

Estimated
fair value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

Available for-sale securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments in equity securities

 

 

362,981

 

 

180,430

 

 

543,411

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost

 

Gross
unrealized
gains

 

Estimated
fair value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

Available for-sale securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments in equity securities

 

 

365,408

 

 

109,788

 

 

475,196

 


 

 

 

 

 

Certain investment securities as defined under SFAS 115 are presented as investments in other companies (as described in Note 11) for Chile GAAP purposes.

 

 

 

 

e)

Useful life of property, plant and equipment

 

 

 

 

The Company’s property, plant, and equipment are being depreciated over the following useful lives:


 

 

 

 

 

Years

 

 

 

 

Plantations

15 to 20

 

 

Buildings and infrastructure

10 to 30

 

 

Wine storage equipment:

 

 

 

 

•     Aging barrels (wood)

5 to 7

 

 

 

•     Plastic vats

10 to 20

 

 

 

•     Stainless-steel tanks

20

 

 

 

•     Cements tanks

30

 

 

Machinery and equipment

3 to 20

 

 

Transportation equipment

4 to 6

 

 

Supplies (Containers – shipping and reusable storage)

3 years

 

 

Other fixed assets

5 to 8

 

 

Computer software

3 to 4

 

 

Leased assets

5 to 25

 

 

F-84


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 38 – Differences between Chilean and United States generally accepted accounting principles, continued

 

 

 

 

f)

Income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

A significant portion of income before income taxes and minority interest, and the related income taxes are from Chile subsidiaries. Income tax expense recognized under US GAAP is as follows for each year presented:


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

Charge for the period under Chile GAAP

 

 

5,000,092

 

 

8,892,993

 

 

9,101,545

 

US GAAP adjustments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred tax effect of applying SFAS 109

 

 

(114,098

)

 

(238,779

)

 

(241,102

)

Deferred tax effect of US GAAP adjustments

 

 

(37,421

)

 

(28,193

)

 

(31,543

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Charge for the period under US GAAP

 

 

4,848,573

 

 

8,626,021

 

 

8,828,900

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 


 

 

 

The Chile statutory tax rate in effect for each of the years presented was 17% for 2006, 2007 and 2008, respectively. The reconciliation of income tax expense as computed at the statutory income tax rate to the provision for income tax expense is as follows:


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

Tax expense at statutory Chile tax rates

 

 

4,027,980

 

 

8,016,859

 

 

7,123,626

 

Increase (decrease) in statutory rates resulting from:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-deductible expenses

 

 

319,069

 

 

603,250

 

 

1,744,986

 

Non-taxable income

 

 

(88,068

)

 

(96,616

)

 

(142,131

)

Other

 

 

589,592

 

 

102,528

 

 

102,419

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Tax expense at effective tax rates

 

 

4,848,573

 

 

8,626,021

 

 

8,828,900

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

F-85


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 38 – Differences between Chilean and United States generally accepted accounting principles, continued

 

 

 

Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities, under US GAAP, as of December 31, 2007 and 2008 are as follows:


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2007

 

As of December 31, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Temporary differences

 

SFAS No. 109 applied to Chile GAAP

 

SFAS No. 109 applied to US GAAP adjustments

 

SFAS No. 109 US GAAP balance

 

SFAS No. 109 applied to Chile GAAP

 

SFAS No. 109 applied to US GAAP adjustments

 

SFAS No. 109 US GAAP balance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

Provision for doubtful accounts

 

 

203,856

 

 

 

 

203,856

 

 

236,562

 

 

 

 

236,562

 

Provision for obsolescence

 

 

451,948

 

 

 

 

451,948

 

 

565,036

 

 

 

 

565,036

 

Amortization of intangibles

 

 

44,754

 

 

 

 

44,754

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provision for vacations

 

 

283,083

 

 

 

 

283,083

 

 

236,384

 

 

 

 

236,384

 

Staff severance indemnities

 

 

218,346

 

 

 

 

218,346

 

 

273,539

 

 

 

 

273,539

 

Unrealized gains

 

 

313,466

 

 

(30,673

)

 

282,793

 

 

305,506

 

 

(18,664

)

 

286,842

 

Benefits for tax loss carryforwards

 

 

2,063,080

 

 

 

 

2,063,080

 

 

1,900,970

 

 

 

 

1,900,970

 

Leased assets

 

 

76,712

 

 

 

 

76,712

 

 

47,521

 

 

 

 

47,521

 

Recoverable taxes provision

 

 

64,149

 

 

 

 

64,149

 

 

45,773

 

 

 

 

45,773

 

Other

 

 

166,648

 

 

(60,548

)

 

106,100

 

 

291,994

 

 

(38,175

)

 

253,819

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Total deferred tax assets

 

 

3,886,042

 

 

(91,221

)

 

3,794,821

 

 

3,903,285

 

 

(56,839

)

 

3,846,446

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forwards

 

 

73,007

 

 

 

 

73,007

 

 

310,308

 

 

 

 

310,308

 

Production expenses

 

 

3,806,735

 

 

 

 

3,806,735

 

 

5,034,760

 

 

 

 

5,034,760

 

Fixed assets depreciation

 

 

10,398,252

 

 

73,789

 

 

10,472,041

 

 

10,998,080

 

 

64,503

 

 

11,062,583

 

Inventories

 

 

938,569

 

 

 

 

938,569

 

 

810,591

 

 

 

 

810,591

 

Other

 

 

176,094

 

 

 

 

176,094

 

 

234,937

 

 

 

 

234,937

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

 

   

 

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

 

15,392,657

 

 

73,789

 

 

15,466,446

 

 

17,388,676

 

 

64,503

 

 

17,453,179

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Net deferred tax liabilities

 

 

(11,506,615

)

 

(165,010

)

 

(11,671,625

)

 

(13,485,391

)

 

(121,342

)

 

(13,606,733

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

The net current deferred tax asset as per SFAS 109 as of December 31, 2007 and 2008 amounted to ThCh$2,259,704 and ThCh$2,812,094, respectively. The net non-current deferred tax liability as per SFAS 109 as of December 31, 2007 and 2008 amounted to ThCh$13,931,329 and ThCh$16,418,827, respectively.

In July 2006, FASB Interpretation No FIN 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”) was issued. FIN 48 is an interpretation of SFAS 109, and seeks to reduce the diversity in practice associated with certain aspects of recognition and measurement in accounting for income taxes. FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for income taxes by prescribing a minimum threshold a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements, and provides guidance on recognition, classification, interest and penalties, and requires expanded disclosure with respect to the uncertainty in income taxes.

The Company adopted the provisions of FIN 48 on January 1, 2007, and there was no effect on the consolidated financial statements. As a result, the Company did not record any cumulative effect adjustment related to adopting FIN 48. As of January 1, 2007, and for the 12-month periods ended December 31, 2007, and 2008 the Company did not have any unrecognized tax benefits and thus, no interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits were recorded. The Company’s accounting policy is to accrue interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of operating expenses. In addition, the Company does not expect that the amount of unrecognized tax benefits will change significantly within the next 12 months.

The Parent and its Chilean subsidiaries file their standalone income tax returns in Chile while its principal foreign subsidiaries file their income tax returns in their respective countries. The Chilean income tax returns of the Parent and its Chilean subsidiaries are open to examination by the relevant income tax authorities for the tax years beginning in 2005 while the income tax returns of the principal foreign subsidiaries remain subject to audit for tax years beginning in 2002 (Argentina) and 2007 (UK).

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VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 38 – Differences between Chilean and United States generally accepted accounting principles, continued

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2008, the Company has not recorded income taxes on undistributed earnings of its foreign subsidiaries since these earnings are intended to be indefinitely reinvested. A deferred tax liability will be recognized when the Company can no longer demonstrate that it plans to indefinitely reinvest these undistributed earnings. It is not practicable to estimate the amount of additional taxes that might be payable on such undistributed earnings.

 

 

g)

Shareholders’ equity

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2007 and 2008, the authorized share capital of the Company was comprised of 719,170,735 nominal shares without stated value all of which were issued, outstanding, registered on the three Chilean stock exchanges. Of these authorized shares, 142,000,000 were registered on the New York stock exchange through the American Depository Receipt (ADR) mechanism. The Bank of New York (according to Circular 1375 issued by the SVS on February 12, 1998, hereinafter “Circular 1375 SVS,” which states that the Depositary shall be the shareholder of record of the shares underlying the (ADS).

 

 

 

Shareholders elected the members of the Board of Directors with each share having equal voting rights.

 

 

 

In accordance with Chile regulations, other reserves of ThCh$8,555,868 included in shareholders’ equity as of December 31, 2008 are not distributable as dividends.

 

 

h)

Lease commitments

 

 

 

The Company leases certain office space and office equipment under a long-term lease which is accounted for as a capital lease for both Chilean and US GAAP. Rentals are due in quarterly and monthly instalments through January 2010 and are stated in UF. The lease liability is recorded in other payables. The related future minimum lease payments as of December 31, 2008 will be follows:


 

 

 

 

 

Year ended December 31,

 

ThCh$

 

 

 

 

 

2009

 

 

636,415

 

2010

 

 

539,419

 

2011

 

 

442,422

 

2012

 

 

442,422

 

 

 

   

 

Total future minimum lease payments

 

 

2,060,678

 

Interest

 

 

(485,365

)

 

 

   

 

Present value of net minimum lease payments

 

 

1,575,313

 

 

 

   

 


 

 

 

Amortization of assets recorded under capital leases is included within depreciation expense and amounted to ThCh$350,156 and ThCh$201,840 for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2008, respectively.

 

 

 

Rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2007, and 2008 was ThCh$255,985, ThCh$453,272 and ThCh$636,415, respectively.

 

 

i)

Credit arrangements

 

 

 

The Company has renewable lines of credit arrangements for short-term Chilean peso borrowing with various Chilean and foreign banks totalling, in the aggregate ThCh$302,819,639 of which ThCh$208,723,923 was available as of December 31, 2008.

F-87


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 38 – Differences between Chilean and United States generally accepted accounting principles, continued

 

 

j)

Concentrations of credit and other risks

 

 

 

Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to significant concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash deposits, investment securities and trade accounts receivable.

 

 

 

The Company keeps cash and cash equivalents, short-terms investments and certain other financial instruments with several financial institutions. These financial institutions are from Chile and others foreign countries. The Company’s policy is designed to limit exposure to any one institution. The Company performs periodic evaluations of the relative credit standing of these financial institutions.

 

 

 

Concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade accounts receivable are limited due to the large number of entities comprising the Company’s customer base and their dispersion around the world. Sales to the Company’s five largest distributors, represented 26.5%, 29.4% and 38.9% of total export revenues for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2007, and 2008, respectively. The Company’s exclusive agent and importer in the United States, who imports and resells the Company’s products to distributors who service all 50 states, was the Company’s largest single customer in 2008, corresponding to 10.1% of the Company’s total revenue and 12.6% of the Company’s export revenues (9.7% and 12.3% in 2007 and 11.5% and 15.0% in 2006 , respectively).

 

 

 

In addition, the Company has also a concentration on the supply of certain raw materials. The Company purchases more than 70% of its bottling needs from a single supplier.

 

 

k)

Advertising costs

 

 

 

Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising expense of ThCh$26,141,400, ThCh$32,320,568, and ThCh$32,709,652 was recorded in 2006, 2007, and 2008, respectively.

 

 

l)

Segment information

 

 

 

Revenues from sales of wine by major geographic areas based on location of customer are as follows:

 

 

 

The sales are grouped by destination of the goods sold.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

CHILEAN OPERATIONS

 

 

58,376,315

 

 

60,721,825

 

 

61,100,321

 

FOREIGN OPERATIONS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Europe

 

 

100,252,610

 

 

140,369,043

 

 

146,641,938

 

United States

 

 

31,207,907

 

 

33,897,581

 

 

34,263,976

 

South America

 

 

25,812,935

 

 

29,623,282

 

 

28,413,398

 

Central America and Caribbean

 

 

17,411,820

 

 

19,032,119

 

 

19,465,945

 

Asia

 

 

8,441,560

 

 

13,353,807

 

 

14,693,175

 

Canada

 

 

9,717,490

 

 

11,461,239

 

 

12,811,564

 

Other

 

 

1,226,076

 

 

2,766,361

 

 

4,775,427

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Total foreign operations

 

 

194,070,398

 

 

250,503,433

 

 

261,065,423

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Total revenues

 

 

252,446,713

 

 

311,225,257

 

 

322,165,744

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

F-88


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 38 – Differences between Chilean and United States generally accepted accounting principles, continued

 

 

 

Long-lived assets by geographic area for each of the two years presented are as follows:


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

CHILE OPERATIONS

 

 

209,294,773

 

 

233,621,354

 

FOREIGN OPERATIONS:

 

 

20,284,901

 

 

27,637,605

 

Argentina

 

 

20,266,094

 

 

27,564,530

 

Brazil

 

 

 

 

25,395

 

England

 

 

18,807

 

 

47,680

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

Total long-lived assets (1)

 

 

229,579,674

 

 

261,258,959

 

 

 

   

 

   

 


 

 

 

 

(1)Long-lived assets are comprised primarily of property, plant, equipment, goodwill and other intangible assets.

 

 

 

 

m)

Allowances for doubtful accounts, income tax recoverable, inventories and others

 

 

 

 

 

The following is a rollforward of the changes to the allowances for doubtful accounts, income tax recoverable, inventories, and the allowance for other accounts receivable:


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at
beginning
of year

 

Price-level
restatement
(1)

 

Charged to
costs and
expenses

 

Write-offs

 

Reclassifications

 

Balance at
end of
year

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

Year ended December 31, 2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deducted from asset accounts:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

809,391

 

 

(16,648

)

 

87,551

 

 

(134,202

)

 

(121,726

)

 

624,366

 

Allowance for inventories

 

 

1,519,072

 

 

(31,244

)

 

962,517

 

 

(631,530

)

 

 

 

1,818,815

 

Income tax recoverable

 

 

413,781

 

 

(8,511

)

 

11,513

 

 

 

 

 

 

416,783

 

Other accounts receivable

 

 

151,281

 

 

(3,110

)

 

54,163

 

 

 

 

121,726

 

 

324,060

 

Year ended December 31, 2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deducted from asset accounts:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

624,366

 

 

(43,020

)

 

72,199

 

 

(15,951

)

 

 

 

637,594

 

Allowance for inventories

 

 

1,818,816

 

 

(125,319

)

 

2,030,099

 

 

(1,037,476

)

 

 

 

2,686,120

 

Income tax recoverable

 

 

416,783

 

 

(28,717

)

 

 

 

 

(10,718

)

 

 

 

377,348

 

Other accounts receivable

 

 

324,059

 

 

(22,328

)

 

369,847

 

 

 

 

 

 

671,579

 

Year ended December 31, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deducted from asset accounts:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

637,594

 

 

(52,108

)

 

(77,604

)

 

93,306

 

 

(1,214

)

 

599,974

 

Allowance for inventories

 

 

2,686,120

 

 

(219,527

)

 

2,629,362

 

 

(1,089,374

)

 

(682,841

)

 

3,323,740

 

Income tax recoverable

 

 

377,348

 

 

(30,839

)

 

(77,257

)

 

44,009

 

 

 

 

313,261

 

Other accounts receivable

 

 

671,580

 

 

(54,886

)

 

(218,981

)

 

 

 

(77,377

)

 

320,336

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

(1)

Reflects the effect of price-level restatement for comparative purposes on the allowance for doubtful accounts at the beginning of each period, adjusted to constant Chilean pesos of December 31, 2008.

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VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 38 – Differences between Chilean and United States generally accepted accounting principles, continued

 

 

 

 

n)

Disclosure regarding interest capitalization


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

Interest cost incurred

 

5,022,203

 

4,979,380

 

6,385,418

 

Interest capitalized under Chile GAAP and US GAAP

 

439,327

 

651,486

 

1,115,473

 


 

 

 

 

o)

Cash flow information

 

 

 

 

 

The cash flow statement under Chile GAAP does not differ significantly from a US GAAP cash flow statement. The cash provided by (used in) operating activities, the cash provided by (used in) financing activities, and cash provided by (used in) investing activities are as follows:


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

Cash provided by operating activities under Chile GAAP

 

 

33,188,967

 

 

64,123,941

 

 

21,382,359

 

Cash provided by operating activities under US GAAP

 

 

33,188,967

 

 

64,123,941

 

 

21,382,359

 

Cash provided by financial activities under Chile GAAP

 

 

(2,161,819

)

 

(24,006,132

)

 

29,255,868

 

Cash provided by financial activities under US GAAP

 

 

(2,161,819

)

 

(24,006,132

)

 

29,255,868

 

Cash used in investing activities under Chile GAAP

 

 

(30,321,456

)

 

(39,201,708

)

 

(49,592,435

)

Cash used in investing activities under US GAAP

 

 

(30,321,456

)

 

(39,201,708

)

 

(49,592,435

)


 

 

 

For purposes of the statement of cash flows using US GAAP classifications, the Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The detail of cash and cash equivalents is as follows:


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

Cash

 

 

2,328,444

 

 

2,943,250

 

 

3,949,865

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 


 

 

 

Cash paid for interest and income taxes during 2006, 2007, and 2008 were:


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

Cash paid for interest

 

4,110,788

 

5,748,868

 

3,205,659

 

Cash paid for income taxes

 

3,231,156

 

4,996,413

 

5,514,764

 


 

 

p)

Estimated amortization expense of intangibles

 

 

 

The estimated amortization expense in each of the succeeding five years for intangible assets is expected to be approximately ThCh$277,351 for 2009, ThCh $274,125 for 2010, ThCh $254,540 for 2011, ThCh $233,391 for 2012, and ThCh $212,225 for 2013.

F-90


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 38 – Differences between Chilean and United States generally accepted accounting principles, continued

 

 

 

 

q)

Maturities of debt

 

 

 

 

 

The following payments of bank borrowings and bonds (short-term obligations, short-term portion of long-term obligation and long-term debt), are scheduled to be paid during each of the following five years as indicated below:


 

 

 

 

 

Year ended December 31,

 

ThCh$

 

 

 

 

 

2009

 

 

71,933,023

 

2010

 

 

19,974,975

 

2011

 

 

7,458,714

 

2012

 

 

4,815,052

 

2013 and thereafter

 

 

36,362949

 

 

 

   

 

Total

 

 

140,544,712

 

 

 

   

 


 

 

 

 

r)

Disclosures regarding post-retirement benefits

 

 

 

 

 

Please see Note 2 r) for a description of the Company’s accounting policies regarding severance indemnities and Note 19 for the required disclosures under Chile GAAP. Additional disclosures related to post-retirement benefit obligations that are required under US GAAP are not material to the financial statements.

 

 

 

 

s)

Deferred harvest cost

 

 

 

 

 

Harvest cost deferral is based on the earnings cycle of crop-growing plus vinification activities. Section 6.08 of the AICPA Industry Guide for Agricultural Producers and Agricultural Cooperatives, which provides guidance applicable to operators of vineyards as established in Section 6.29 of the Industry guide, states in part, “Generally, farming procedures undertaken alter the current year harvest benefit the crop of the succeeding year”. Over the course of our farming activities undertaken from May through the following April, we incur direct and indirect costs that benefit the crop of the succeeding year. Such costs relate to the usage of agricultural supplies, depreciation of machinery and equipment used in the tilling of the land , and worker labor. Paragraph 38 of Statement of Position 85-3, “Accounting by Agricultural Producers and Agricultural Cooperatives” (“SOP 85-3”) states, “All direct and indirect costs of growing crops should be accumulated and growing crops should be reported at the lower of cost or market”. We believe our practice of deferring these costs and recognizing them in earnings upon the sale of inventories is consistent with the provisions of SOP 85-3. The indirect costs are accumulated by vintage and allocated based on the actual production in kilograms which each vintages acreage (or, in our case, hectarage) produces. These costs are included in prepaid expense under Chile GAAP and were reclasificated to inventory under US GAAP .

 

 

 

 

 

Additionally, we have certain deferred harvest costs (direct and indirect) related to our vinification cycle which are allocated to the liters produced of our individual vintages as they move through work in process to the finished goods stage. These costs accumulate in deferred harvest costs from the end of the harvest cycle until the wine has been bottled or packaged at which point they become part of the cost of finished goods inventory.

F-91


VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 38 – Differences between Chilean and United States generally accepted accounting principles, continued

 

 

 

 

t)

US GAAP condensed balance sheets

 

 

 

 

 

Certain reclassifications (2007 and 2008) and adjustments would be made to the Chile GAAP balance sheet in order to present amounts in accordance with presentation requirements under US GAAP. Harvest costs are included separately in current assets according to Chile GAAP while harvest costs are included in inventories in current assets in US GAAP. The adjustment of the cost value of wine is included in current liabilities in Chile GAAP while in US GAAP, it is included in Inventory. The detail of the nature of the adjustments to US GAAP is disclosed in Note 38 l k).

 

 

 

 

 

The effect of the following reclassifications and adjustments in the respective columns discloses amounts as they would be presented in a US GAAP condensed balance sheet


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2007

 

Chile
GAAP
balance

 

Adjusment US
GAAP

 

US GAAP
balance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

Current assets:

 

 

199,383,737

 

 

 

 

199,383,737

 

Property, plant and equipment:

 

 

212,685,089

 

 

(1,923,411

)

 

210,761,678

 

Other assets:

 

 

16,894,585

 

 

743,263

 

 

17,637,848

 

Total assets

 

 

428,963,411

 

 

(1,180,148

)

 

427,783,264

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

102,574,892

 

 

4,497,950

 

 

107,072,843

 

Long-term liabilities:

 

 

83,833,962

 

 

2,180,399

 

 

86,014,361

 

Minority interest:

 

 

17,607

 

 

 

 

17,607

 

Shareholders’ equity:

 

 

242,536,950

 

 

(7,858,497

)

 

234,678,453

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

 

428,963,411

 

 

(1,180,148

)

 

427,783,264

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2008

 

Chile
GAAP
Balance

 

Adjusment US
GAAP

 

US GAAP
Balance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

Current assets:

 

 

256,558,157

 

 

 

 

256,558,157

 

Property, plant and equipment:

 

 

242,145,022

 

 

(1,962,502

)

 

240,182,520

 

Other assets:

 

 

19,113,937

 

 

770,992

 

 

19,884,929

 

Total assets

 

 

517,817,116

 

 

(1,191,510

)

 

516,625,606

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

166,827,016

 

 

4,531,268

 

 

171,358,284

 

Long-term liabilities:

 

 

87,897,145

 

 

1,907,640

 

 

89,804,785

 

Minority interest:

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

7

 

Shareholders’ equity:

 

 

263,092,948

 

 

(7,630,418

)

 

255,462,530

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

 

517,817,116

 

 

(1,191,510

)

 

516,625,606

 

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VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 38 – Differences between Chilean and United States generally accepted accounting principles, continued

 

 

 

 

u)

Income statement (certain line items presentation)

 

 

 

 

 

Certain reclassifications would be made to the Chile GAAP income statement in order to present the following line items in conformity with US GAAP.

 

 

 

 

 

The detail of the nature of adjustment to US GAAP is disclosed in Note 38 1k).


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chile
GAAP
Balance

 

Adjusment US
GAAP

 

Reclasification

 

US GAAP
Balance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

Operating income

 

 

28,448,150

 

 

(202,682

)

 

63,867

 

 

28,309,335

 

Non-operating income and expenses

 

 

(4,544,994

)

 

(6,470

)

 

(63,867

)

 

(4,615,331

)

Income taxes

 

 

(5,000,092

)

 

151,519

 

 

 

 

(4,848,573

)

Minority interest:

 

 

(1,954

)

 

 

 

 

 

(1,954

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Net income for the year

 

 

18,901,110

 

 

(57,633

)

 

 

 

18,843,477

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chile
GAAP
Balance

 

Adjusment US
GAAP

 

Reclasification

 

US GAAP
Balance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

Operating income

 

 

51,450,491

 

 

(150,337

)

 

(316,959

)

 

50,983,195

 

Non-operating income and expenses

 

 

(5,458,043

)

 

1,165,546

 

 

316,959

 

 

(3,975,538

)

Income taxes

 

 

(8,892,993

)

 

266,972

 

 

 

 

(8,626,021

)

Minority interest

 

 

(9,511

)

 

 

 

 

 

(9,511

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Net income for the year

 

 

37,089,944

 

 

1,282,181

 

 

 

 

38,372,125

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chile
GAAP
Balance

 

Adjusment US
GAAP

 

Reclasification

 

US GAAP
Balance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

ThCh$

 

Operating income

 

 

51,281,556

 

 

(170,694

)

 

595,487

 

 

51,706,349

 

Non-operating income and expenses

 

 

(7,028,096

)

 

(2,179,753

)

 

(595,487

)

 

(9,803,336

)

Income taxes

 

 

(9,101,545

)

 

272,645

 

 

 

 

(8,828,900

)

Minority interest

 

 

(24

)

 

 

 

 

 

(24

)

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

Net income for the year

 

 

35,151,891

 

 

(2,077,802

)

 

 

 

33,074,089

 

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VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 38 – Differences between Chilean and United States generally accepted accounting principles, continued

 

 

 

 

v)

Recently issued US GAAP accounting pronouncements applicable to the Company

 

 

 

 

 

Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 141(R), Business Combinations (“SFAS 141(R)”), and No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements an amendment to ARB No. 51 (“SFAS 160”): SFAS 141(R) and SFAS 160 require most identifiable assets, liabilities, noncontrolling interests, and goodwill acquired in a business combination to be recorded at “full fair value” and require noncontrolling interests (previously referred to as minority interests) to be reported as a component of equity, which changes the accounting for transactions with noncontrolling interest holders. Both statements are effective for periods beginning on or after December 15, 2008, and earlier adoption is prohibited. SFAS 141(R) will be applied to business combinations occurring after the effective date. SFAS 160 will be applied prospectively to all noncontrolling interests, including any that arose before the effective date. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting SFAS 141(R) and SFAS 160 on its consolidated financial position and results of operations.

 

 

 

 

 

Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Staff Position FAS 141(R)-1, “Accounting for assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination that arise from contingencies” (“FSP FAS 141(R)-1”): FSP FAS 141(R)-1 amends and clarifies SFAS 141(R) to address application issues raised by preparers, auditors, and members of the legal profession on initial recognition and measurement, subsequent measurement and accounting, and disclosure of assets and liabilities arising from contingencies in a business combination. Under the new guidance, assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination that arise from contingencies should be recognized at fair value on the acquisition date if fair value can be determined during the measurement period. If fair value cannot be determined, companies should typically account for the acquired contingencies using existing guidance. This FSP is effective for assets or liabilities arising from contingencies in business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting FSP FAS 141(R)-1 on its consolidated financial position and results of operations.

 

 

 

 

 

SFAS No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities—an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133 (“SFAS 161”): SFAS 161 requires entities that utilize derivative instruments to provide qualitative disclosures about their objectives and strategies for using such instruments, as well as any details of credit-risk-related contingent features contained within derivatives. SFAS 161 also requires entities to disclose additional information about the amounts and location of derivatives located within the financial statements, how the provisions of SFAS 133 have been applied, and the impact that hedges have on an entity’s financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. SFAS 161 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of SFAS 161 on the disclosures about its hedging activities and use of derivatives.

 

 

 

 

 

SFAS No. 165, “Subsequent Events” (“SFAS 165”): SFAS 165 establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. SFAS 165 sets forth the period after the balance sheet date during which management of a reporting entity should evaluate events or transactions that may occur for potential recognition or disclosure in the financial statements, the circumstances under which an entity should recognize events or transactions occurring after the balance sheet date in its financial statements and the disclosures that an entity should make about events or transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date. SFAS 165 becomes effective to interim or annual financial periods ending after June 15, 2009. The Company does not expect any material impact from adoption of SFAS 165 on its consolidated financial position or results of operations since all events or transactions that may affect recognition or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements have been considered.

 

 

 

 

 

FASB Staff Position FAS 142-3, “Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets” (“FSP FAS 142-3”): FSP FAS 142-3 amends the factors that should be considered in developing renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under SFAS 142. FSP FAS 142-3 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting FSP FAS 142-3 on its consolidated financial position and results of operations.

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VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Restated for general price-level changes and expressed in thousands of constant
Chilean pesos as of December 31, 2008)

Note 38 – Differences between Chilean and United States generally accepted accounting principles, continued

 

 

 

 

 

SFAS No. 167, “Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R)” (“SFAS 167”): SFAS 167 improves financial reporting by enterprises involved with variable interest entities. The FASB developed this pronouncement to address (1) the effects on certain provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 46 (revised December 2003), “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities”, as a result of the elimination of the qualifying special-purpose entity concept in FASB Statement No. 166, “Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets”, and (2) constituent concerns about the application of certain key provisions of Interpretation 46(R), including those in which the accounting and disclosures under the Interpretation do not always provide timely and useful information about an enterprise’s involvement in a variable interest entity. SFAS 167 shall be effective as of the beginning of each reporting entity’s first annual reporting period that begins after November 15, 2009, for interim periods within that first annual reporting period, and for interim and annual reporting periods thereafter. Earlier application is prohibited. The Company does not expect any material impact from adoption of SFAS 167 on its consolidated financial position or results of operations.

 

 

 

 

 

FASB’s Emerging Issues Task Force consensus on EITF Issue No. 08-6, “Equity Method Investment Accounting Considerations” (“EITF 08-6”):EITF 08-6 continues to follow the accounting for the initial carrying value of equity method investments in APB Opinion No. 18, The Equity Method of Accounting for Investments in Common Stock, which is based on a cost accumulation model and generally excludes contingent consideration. EITF 08-6 also specifies that other-than-temporary impairment testing by the investor should be performed at the investment level and that a separate impairment assessment of the underlying assets is not required. An impairment charge by the investee should result in an adjustment of the investor’s basis of the impaired asset for the investor’s pro-rata share of such impairment. In addition, EITF 08-6 reached a consensus on how to account for an issuance of shares by an investee that reduces the investor’s ownership share of the investee. An investor should account for such transactions as if it had sold a proportionate share of its investment with any gains or losses recorded through earnings. EITF 08-6 also addresses the accounting for a change in an investment from the equity method to the cost method after adoption of SFAS 160. EITF 08-6 affirms the existing guidance in APB 18, which requires cessation of the equity method of accounting and application of SFAS 115, or the cost method under APB 18, as appropriate. EITF 08-6 is effective for transactions occurring on or after December 15, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting EITF 08-6 on its consolidated financial position and results of operations.

 

 

 

 

 

FASB Staff Position FAS 152-2 and FAS 124-2, “Recognition and presentation of other-than-temporary impairments” (“FSP FAS 152-2 and FAS 124-2”): FSP FAS 152-2 and FAS 124-2 clarifies that in periods in which an entity determines that a security’s decline in fair value below its amortized cost basis as other than temporary, the entity shall present the total other-than-temporary impairment in the income statement with an offset for the amount of the total other-than-temporary impairment that is recognized in other comprehensive income, if any. This FSP is effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting FSP FAS 152-2 and FAS 124-2 on its consolidated financial position and results of operations.

 

 

 

 

 

FASB Staff Position FAS 157-4, “‘Determining fair value when the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability have significantly decreased and identifying transactions that are not orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”): FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance for estimating fair value in accordance with SFAS 157 when the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability have significantly decreased. This FSP also includes guidance on identifying circumstances that indicate a transaction is not orderly. This FSP is effective for periods ending after June 15, 2009 and is applied prospectively. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting FSP FAS 157-4 on its consolidated financial position and results of operations.

 

 

 

 

 

As discussed on Note 37, the Company is in the process of adopting IFRS as its statutory accounting framework. The Company does not expect to fully implement IFRS for its next Annual Report on Form 20-F for fiscal year ended December 31, 2009. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adoption of IFRS on its consolidated financial position or results of operations.

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