UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
SECURITITES AND EXCHANGE COMISION
Washington D.D. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 or 15d-16
OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of March 2006
QUINENCO S.A.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
QUINENCO, INC.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
Quinenco S.A.
Enrique Foster Sur 20, 14th Floor
Santiago, Republic of Chile
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contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
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The following document is being filed with this 6-K report and is
attached hereto.
Press Release dated March 1, 2006
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QUINENCO S.A. ANNOUNCES 2005 CONSOLIDATED
FOURTH QUARTER AND YEAR END RESULTS
(Santiago, Chile, March 1, 2006) Quinenco S.A. (NYSE:LQ), a leading Chilean
business conglomerate, announced today its consolidated financial results in
Chilean GAAP, for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2005.
Consolidated financial results are presented in accordance with Chilean GAAP.
All figures are presented in constant Chilean pesos and have been adjusted to
reflect the effects of inflation (3.6% year-over-year). Figures in US$ have been
converted from Chilean pesos (Ch$) at the observed exchange rate on December 31,
2005 (Ch$512.50 = US$1.00) and are only provided for the reader's convenience.
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2005 HIGHLIGHTS
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- Consolidated sales rose by 6.5% to Ch$421,968 million (US$823.4 million)
in 2005, mainly attributable to the strong revenue growth experienced by
Madeco during the year in its cables business unit.
- Operating income also benefited from the improvement in Madeco's
performance, increasing by 9.0% to Ch$30,646 million (US$59.8 million) in
2005.
- Net income amounted to Ch$51,080 million (US$99.7 million) in 2005, an
increase of Ch$26,887 million (US$52.5 million) compared to 2004. Net
income reflects the healthy gains on the sale of shares in the retail
sector, which amounted to Ch$23,657 million (US$46.2 million), as well as
the solid performance of Quinenco's operating companies, whose
contribution to Quinenco's net income increased by 16.8% to Ch$76,829
million (US$149.9 million) in 2005.
- Earnings per ordinary share amounted to Ch$47.31 (US$0.09) and Ch$473.07
(US$0.92) per ADR in 2005.
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GROUP HIGHLIGHTS - FOURTH QUARTER 2005 AND SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
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Quinenco
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In October 2005, Quinenco issued Series D bonds in the local market for a total
amount of UF2,700,000. The term of the bonds is 8 years with a corresponding
coupon rate of 3.5%. Proceeds from the bond issue were used to refinance
existing bond debt (Series B).
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Madeco
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In the last quarter of 2005, Madeco raised Ch$44,017 million (historic value)
(observed exchange rate on November 21, 2005 was US$83.7 million) in new capital
on the Chilean stock exchanges. Quinenco subscribed for 281,781,912 shares
(Ch$13,672 million or US$26.0 million on November 21, 2005), which represented
only a portion of its preferential rights. As a result, Quinenco's ownership
interest in Madeco decreased from 51.2% to 47.8%. Since Quinenco elects a
majority of the Board of Directors, under Chilean GAAP it will continue to
consolidate Madeco's operations even though its ownership interest is less than
50%. Funds raised in the capital increase were primarily used to reduce company
indebtedness.
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Banco de Chile
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In October 2005, Banco de Chile's U.S. Branches reached an agreement with
regulators in the United States to pay a US$3 million civil money penalty to
resolve allegations related to its compliance with the U.S. Bank Secrecy Act and
anti-money laundering regulations.
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Net Income Contribution
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Quinenco's Full Year Full Year Full Year
ownership % 4Q 2004 3Q 2005 4Q 2005 4Q 2005 2004 2005 2005
Sector/Company 12/31/2005 MCh$ MCh$ MCh$ MUS$ MCh$ MCh$ MUS$
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Financial Services:
Banco de Chile (1)(3) 52.2% 9.343 13,261 10,947 21.4 47,254 52,769 103.0
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Food & Beverage:
CCU (4) 32.1% 7,477 2,584 6,438 12.6 14,488 15,452 30.2
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Telecommunications:
Telsur (1) 73.7% 1,412 1,508 1,405 2.7 5,235 5,656 11.0
Entel (2) 5.7% 1,163 960 1,033 2.0 2,792 4,040 7.9
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Manufacturing:
Madeco (1) 47.8% 411 824 858 1.7 4,781 6,089 11.9
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Other operating companies (5) (6,153) (2,359) (2,480) (4.8) (8,795) (7,177) (14.0)
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Total operating companies 13,653 16,778 18,201 35.5 65,755 76,829 149.9
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Quinenco & holding companies (11,493) (11,614) (12,175) (23.8) (41,562) (25,749) (50.2)
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Total 2,160 5,164 6,026 11.8 24,193 51,080 99.7
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The figures provided in the above table correspond to Quinenco's proportionate
share of each company's net income (loss).
(1) Operating company in which Quinenco has direct or indirect control.
(2) Operating company in which Quinenco holds a minority interest.
(3) Ownership % in the above table corresponds to voting rights in Banco de
Chile.
(4) Operating company which is controlled jointly between Quinenco and
Heineken Int'l (through a shareholders' agreement).
(5) Other operating companies include results from Habitaria, Indalsa and
Hoteles Carrera.
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Net Income - Full Year 2005
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Quinenco reported net income of Ch$51,080 million (US$99.7 million) in
2005, an increase of 111% compared to the net income of Ch$24,193 million
(US$47.2 million) reported in 2004. The rise in net income was
attributable to an increase in profits from operating companies, as well
as gains associated with the sale of investments in the retail sector.
The contribution to net income from Quinenco's operating companies rose by
16.8%, reaching Ch$76,829 million (US$149.9 million) in 2005. Each of the
main sectors in which Quinenco invests showed strong growth during the
year. In addition, losses at the holding company level were reduced by
Ch$15,813 million (US$30.9 million), mainly due to a non-recurring gain on
the sale of Almacenes Paris/Cencosud shares which amounted to Ch$20,966
million (US$ 40.9 million).
Earnings per ordinary share amounted to Ch$47.31 (US$0.09) and Ch$473.07
(US$0.92) per ADR in 2005.
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Net Income - 4Q 2005
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Quinenco reported net income for the fourth quarter of 2005 of Ch$6,026
million (US$11.8 million), compared to net income of Ch$2,160 million
(US$4.2 million) in the fourth quarter of 2004, an increase of 179.0%. The
increase in 4Q 2005 earnings was attributable to a sharp rise in the
contribution from operating companies, which jumped by more than 33% to
Ch$18,201 million (US$35.5 million) as a result of a reduction in losses
from other operating companies, mainly Habitaria.
Earnings per ordinary share for the fourth quarter of 2005 amounted to
Ch$5.58 (US$0.01) and earnings per ADR, Ch$55.81 (US$0.11).
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Consolidated Income Statement Breakdown
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4Q 2004 3Q 2005 4Q 2005 4Q 2005 YTD 2004 YTD 2005
MCh$ MCh$ MCh$ MUS$ MCh$ MCh$
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Revenues
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Madeco 77,158 85,602 88,555 172.8 335,700 365,488
Telefonica del Sur 14,081 13,660 13,904 27.1 54,846 54,724
Quinenco & holding 842 317 330 0.6 5,735 1,756
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Total 92,081 99,579 102,789 200.6 396,281 421,968
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Operating income (loss)
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Madeco 4,859 6,706 5,898 11.5 26,083 27,840
Telefonica del Sur 3,415 3,372 3,330 6.5 12,965 12,983
Quinenco & holding (3,220) (2,586) (2,514) (4.9) (10,920) (10,177)
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Total 5,054 7,492 6,714 13.1 28,128 30,646
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Non-operating income (loss)
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Interest income 300 566 1,049 2.0 2,032 3,047
Share of net income/loss from related
co:
Banco de Chile 9,343 13,261 10,947 21.4 47,254 52,769
CCU 7,477 2,584 6,438 12.6 14,488 15,452
Entel 1,163 960 1,033 2.0 2,792 4,040
Other equity investments (3,812) 46 (654) (1.3) (3,960) (455)
Other non-op income 1,560 710 2,485 4.8 7,278 29,072
Amortization of GW expense (5,175) (5,252) (6,621) (12.9) (21,313) (22,883)
Interest expense (7,727) (7,935) (6,416) (12.5) (29,757) (28,846)
Other non-op expenses (5,521) (3,211) (3,617) (7.1) (16,620) (12,072)
Price-level restatement (926) (890) (2,222) (4.3) (370) (4,345)
Foreign exchange gains & losses 665 (77) (2,271) (4.4) 310 (1,034)
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Total (2,653) 762 151 0.3 2,134 34,745
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Income tax (710) (1,590) 686 1.3 (2,026) (6,783)
Extraordinary items -- -- -- -- -- --
Minority interest (1,121) (1,796) (1,960) (3.8) (6,967) (9,328)
Amortization of negative GW 1,590 296 435 0.8 2,924 1,800
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Net income (loss) 2,160 5,164 6,026 11.8 24,193 51,080
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Revenues - Full Year 2005
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Consolidated revenues totaled Ch$421,968 million (US$823.4 million) in
2005, an increase of 6.5% from the Ch$396,281 million (US$773.2 million)
reported in 2004. The increase in sales in 2005 was attributable to
Madeco's operations. Madeco's sales, which rose by 8.9% to Ch$365,488
million (US$713.1 million), were boosted by strong demand for wire and
cable products in its principal markets. The increase in consolidated
sales was partially offset by a reduction in sales at the corporate level,
which include the operations of Hoteles Carrera and Indalsa, both of whom
have sold almost all of their productive assets.
Consolidated sales in 2005 can be broken down as follows: Madeco (86.6%),
Telefonica del Sur (13.0%) and others (0.4%).
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Revenues - 4Q 2005
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Consolidated revenues for the fourth quarter of 2005 were Ch$102,789
million (US$200.6 million), up by 11.6% from the Ch$92,081 million
(US$179.7 million) reported in the fourth quarter of 2004, mostly
explained by a 14.8% increase in Madeco's sales, attributable to its
cables business unit.
Consolidated sales can be broken down as follows: Madeco (86.2%),
Telefonica del Sur (13.5%) and others (0.3%).
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Operating Income - Full Year 2005
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Consolidated operating income was Ch$30,646 million (US$59.8 million) in
2005, up by 9.0% from the Ch$28,128 million (US$54.9 million) reported in
2004. The increase in operating profit for the year was primarily
attributable to Madeco's operations, which benefited from strong wire and
cable sales. To a lesser extent, reduced administrative expenses at the
corporate level also contributed to the improvement in operating results.
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Operating Income - 4Q 2005
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Operating income for the fourth quarter of 2005 was Ch$6,714 million
(US$13.1 million), up by 32.9% from the Ch$5,054 million (US$9.9 million)
reported in the fourth quarter of 2004. The improvement in consolidated
operating income was mainly attributable to Madeco's operations, which
benefited from the strong performance of its cables and flexible packaging
business units and, to a lesser extent, a reduction in expenses at the
corporate level.
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EBITDA - Full Year 2005
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EBITDA amounted to Ch$56,789 million (US$110.8 million) in 2005, compared
to Ch$54,630 million (US$106.6 million) in 2004, an increase of 4.0%,
mainly attributable to Madeco's operations.
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EBITDA - 4Q 2005
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EBITDA reached Ch$13,347 million (US$26.0 million) in 4Q 2005, compared to
Ch$11,317 million (US$22.1 million) in 4Q 2004, an increase of 17.9%
compared to the same period in 2004, mainly attributable to Madeco's
operations and to a lesser extent, to the reduction in expenses at the
corporate level.
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Non-Operating Results - Full Year 2005
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Non-operating income amounted to Ch$34,745 million (US$67.8 million) in
2005, compared to non-operating income of Ch$2,134 million (US$4.2
million) in 2004. The main items included in non-operating results are
discussed below:
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Quinenco's proportionate share of net income from equity method
investments reached Ch$71,806 million (US$140.1 million), an
increase of 18.5% compared to the Ch$60,574 million (US$118.2
million) reported in 2004. Included with results from equity method
investments (net) is Quinenco's proportionate share of Banco de
Chile's net income which amounted to Ch$52,769 million (US$103.0
million), an increase of 11.7% over 2004 and the highest in the
bank's history. The other main equity investment, CCU, reported a
2.4% rise in its net profits as a result of improved operating
performance, which in turn increased Quinenco's proportionate share
to Ch$15,452 million (US$30.2 million). Equity income from Entel
amounted to Ch$4,040 million (US$7.9 million), up by 44.7% from
2004, mainly due to a 41% increase in operating income, driven by
growth of mobile services and international subsidiaries.
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Quinenco reported a loss (net) of Ch$455 million (US$0.9 million) on
other equity investments, down from the loss of Ch$3,960 million
(US$7.7 million) reported in 2004, which was mostly composed of a
loss in connection with its 50% interest in Habitaria.
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Other non-operating income - Full Year 2005
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Other non-operating income amounted to Ch$29,072 million (US$56.7
million), compared to Ch$7,278 million (US$14.2 million) reported in
2004. The variation is primarily explained by gains on the sale of
investments of Ch$23,924 million (US$46.7 million), which included
the sale of shares of Almacenes Paris/Cencosud (Ch$20,966 million or
US$40.9 million) and DyS (Ch$2,691 million or US$5.3 million).
Worth noting is that other non-operating income includes a gain of
Ch$1,709 million (US$3.3 million related to Madeco's capital
increase to which Quinenco subscribed only a portion of its
preferential rights. The effect of the non-subscription in 2005 is
offset by a charge to income for the same amount for extraordinary
amortization of goodwill expense associated with Quinenco's interest
in Madeco's capital increase.
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Amortization of goodwill expense - Full Year 2005
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Amortization of goodwill expense amounted to Ch$22,883 million
(US$44.6 million) in 2005, a variation of 7.4% from the Ch$21,313
million (US$41.6 million) reported in 2004. Goodwill expense is
mostly related to the Banco de Chile acquisition in March 2001.
Goodwill (net) corresponding to Banco de Chile amounted to
Ch$271,747 million (US$530.2 million) as of December 31, 2005 (this
includes goodwill of Ch$63,382 million (US$123.7 million) associated
with the ex-Banco Edwards acquisition in 1999). Goodwill is
amortized over a twenty-year period, using the straight-line method.
Included with amortization of goodwill expense is a charge to income
for Ch$1,709 million (US$3.3 million) related to Madeco's capital
increase to which Quinenco subscribed only a portion of its
preferential rights. The effect of the non-subscription in 2005 is
offset by a gain on the non-subscription for the same amount, which
is included with other non-operating income.
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Interest Expense - Full Year 2005
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Interest expense in 2005 amounted to Ch$28,846 million (US$56.3
million), a 3.1% decrease compared to the Ch$29,757 million (US$58.1
million) reported in 2004. The decrease is mainly explained by a
reduction in interest expense associated with Madeco's and
Telefonica del Sur's operations, partially offset by an increase in
interest at the corporate level. Madeco and Telefonica del Sur
reported lower interest expense during the year due to reduced debt
levels and lower prevailing interest rates. At the corporate level,
interest expense included the cost of refinancing local bonds in
2005.
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Other non-operating expenses - Full Year 2005
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Other non-operating expenses amounted to Ch$12,072 million (US$23.6
million), compared to Ch$16,620 million (US$32.4 million) in 2004.
In 2004, other non-operating expenses included higher provisions and
costs associated with the closure and defense of Indalsa Peru
(ex-Lucchetti Peru), partially explaining the variation between the
two years. Likewise, in comparison to 2005, higher charges were made
for depreciation on unused assets and other write-offs.
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In 2005, the losses specific to foreign currency translation
amounted to Ch$1,034 million (US$2.0 million), compared to gains of
Ch$310 million (US$0.6 million) in 2004. In 2005, foreign currency
translation losses are mainly associated with Madeco's operations in
Brazil as a result of the devaluation of the Brazilian real.
Price-level restatement losses amounted to Ch$4,345 million (US$8.5
million) in 2005, compared to losses of Ch$370 million (US$0.7
million) reported in 2004, primarily attributable to Madeco and
Quinenco's intermediate holding companies.
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Non-Operating Results - 4Q 2005
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Quinenco reported non-operating income of Ch$151 million (US$0.3 million)
in the fourth quarter of 2005, compared to non-operating losses of
Ch$2,653 million (US$5.2 million) in the same quarter of 2004. The
variation between the two periods is mostly explained by an increase in
Quinenco's proportionate share of income from its equity method
investments, lower interest expense and a reduction in other non-operating
expenses, the effects of which were partially offset by price-level
restatement and foreign currency translations losses. The main items
included in non-operating results are discussed below:
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Proportionate share of net income of equity method investments (net)
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Quinenco's proportionate share of net income from equity method
investments (net) reached Ch$17,764 million (US$34.7 million),
compared to Ch$14,171 million (US$27.7 million) in 4Q 2004, an
increase of 25.4%. The increase mainly corresponded to growth in the
proportionate share of net income from Banco de Chile (+Ch$1,604
million or US$3.1 million) and a reduction in other equity
investment losses of Ch$3,158 million or US$6.2 million, mainly
related to Habitaria's operations .
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Other non-operating income - 4Q 2005
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Other non-operating income was Ch$2,485 million (US$4.8 million),
compared to Ch$1,560 million (US$3.0 million) in the fourth quarter
of 2004. Other non-operating income in 4Q 2005 was mainly composed
of a gain related to Madeco's capital increase to which Quinenco
subscribed only a portion of its preferential rights. The effect of
the non-subscription in 4Q 2005 is offset by a charge to income for
the same amount for extraordinary amortization of goodwill expense
associated with Quinenco's interest in Madeco's capital increase.
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Amortization of goodwill expense - 4Q 2005
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Amortization of goodwill expense amounted to Ch$6,621 million
(US$12.9 million) in the fourth quarter of 2005, compared to
Ch$5,175 million (US$10.1 million) reported in the same period of
2004. Goodwill expense is mostly related to the Banco de Chile
acquisition in 2001, and to a lesser extent, the Banco Edwards
acquisition in 1999 (now kept on the books as Banco de Chile).
Included with amortization of goodwill expense is a one-time charge
to income for Ch$1,709 million (US$3.3 million) related to Madeco's
capital increase to which Quinenco subscribed only a portion of its
preferential rights. The effect of the non-subscription in 2005 is
offset by a gain on the non-subscription for the same amount, which
is included with other non-operating income.
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Interest Expense - 4Q 2005
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Interest expense for the fourth quarter of 2005 amounted to Ch$6,416
million (US$12.5 million), a decrease of 17.0% compared to the same
period in 2004. The decrease is mainly explained by a reduction in
interest expense
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associated with Madeco's and Telefonica del Sur's operations due to
reduced debt levels and lower prevailing interest rates.
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Other non-operating expenses - 4Q 2005
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Other non-operating expenses amounted to Ch$3,617 million (US$7.1
million) compared to Ch$5,521 million (US$10.8 million) in the
fourth quarter of 2004. Other non-operating expenses are mostly
composed of loss provisions, asset write-downs and legal and
professional expenses.
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Price-level restatement and foreign currency translation losses - 4Q
2005
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In 4Q 2005, the losses specific to foreign currency translation
differences amounted to Ch$2,271 million (US$4.4 million), compared
to a gain of Ch$665 million (US$1.3 million) reported in the fourth
quarter of 2004, primarily attributable to Madeco's operations in
Brazil as a result of the effect of the devaluation of the Brazilian
real.
Price-level restatement losses amounted to Ch$2,222 million (US$4.3
million), compared to losses of Ch$926 million (US$1.8 million) in
4Q 2004, primarily attributable to Madeco and Quinenco's
intermediate holding companies.
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Income Taxes - Full Year 2005
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Quinenco reported income taxes in 2005 amounting to Ch$6,783 million
(US$13.2 million), compared to income taxes of Ch$2,026 million (US$4.0
million) in 2004.
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Income Taxes - 4Q 2005
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Quinenco reported an income tax credit of Ch$686 million (US$1.3 million),
compared to income tax expense of Ch$710 million (US$1.4 million) reported
in the fourth quarter of 2004.
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Minority Interest - Full Year 2005
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In 2005, Quinenco reported a deduction from income of Ch$9,328 million
(US$18.2 million), compared to a deduction from income of Ch$6,967 million
(US$13.6 million) in 2004. In 2005, minority interest is mainly related to
minority shareholders' proportionate share of Madeco's and Telefonica del
Sur's net income reported in 2005. The variation between the two years is
mainly explained by the higher net results reported by Madeco.
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Minority Interest - 4Q 2005
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In the fourth quarter of 2005, Quinenco reported a deduction from income
of Ch$1,960 million (US$3.8 million), compared to a deduction from income
of Ch$1,121 million (US$2.2 million) in 4Q 2004. The amount is mainly
related to minority shareholders' proportionate share of Madeco's and
Telefonica del Sur's fourth quarter 2005 income. The variation between the
two years is mainly explained by the higher net results reported by
Madeco.
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Amortization of Negative Goodwill - Full Year 2005
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Amortization of negative goodwill amounted to Ch$1,800 million (US$3.5
million) in 2005, compared to Ch$2,924 million (US$5.7 million) in 2004.
In 2005, negative goodwill amortization mainly corresponded to Quinenco's
investment in VTR (related to the investment in Entel), Hoteles Carrera
and Madeco.
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Amortization of Negative Goodwill - 4Q 2005
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Amortization of negative goodwill amounted to Ch$435 million (US$0.8
million), compared to Ch$1,590 million (US$3.1 million) in the fourth
quarter of 2004. In 2005, negative goodwill amortization mainly
corresponded to Quinenco's investment in VTR and Madeco.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET ANALYSIS (vis-a-vis the 3rd quarter of 2005)
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
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As of As of As of As of
12/31/04 9/30/05 12/31/05 12/31/05
MCh$ MCh$ MCh$ MUS$
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Current assets 219,451 305,961 268,428 523.8
Fixed assets 284,222 264,469 257,481 502.4
Other assets 880,424 827,397 836,613 1,632.4
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Total assets 1,384,096 1,397,827 1,362,522 2,658.6
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Current liabilities 149,397 195,619 99,752 194.6
Long-term liabilities 464,559 379,819 419,462 818.5
Minority interest 112,233 112,404 139,055 271.3
Shareholders' equity 657,907 709,985 704,252 1,374,1
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Total liabilities & shareholders' equity 1,384,096 1,397,827 1,362,522 2,658.6
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Current Assets
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Current assets decreased by Ch$37,533 million (US$73.2 million) or 12.3%
compared to the third quarter of 2005, due to a reduction in current
assets at the corporate level, Madeco and Telefonica del Sur.
At the corporate level, current assets decreased due to the use of cash
and cash equivalents amounting to Ch$13,672 million (observed exchange
rate on November 21, 2005 was US$26.0 million) to fund a portion of
Madeco's capital increase. In addition, current assets at the corporate
level declined as a result of the Quinenco bond refinancing in 4Q 2005.
At Madeco, current assets decreased owing to a reduction in inventory and
accounts receivable at year end. Telefonica del Sur's current assets
declined as a result of debt repayment and capitalization of a ST note
receivable with a subsidiary.
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Fixed Assets and Other Assets
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Fixed assets decreased by 2.6% compared to the third quarter of 2005,
mainly due to the effect on Madeco of the revaluation of the Chilean peso
vis-a-vis the US dollar on its US dollar held assets and depreciation for
the period.
Other assets did not vary significantly from the third quarter of 2005.
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Current Liabilities
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Current liabilities decreased by 49.0%, mainly as a consequence of the
debt restructuring carried out by Quinenco in the fourth quarter (which
replaced short-term with long-term debt). Likewise, Madeco sharply
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reduced its ST bank obligations in the last quarter of the year (by
Ch$54,689 million or US$106.7 million), which also served to reduce
current liabilities.
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Long-term Liabilities
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Long-term liabilities increased by 10.4% mainly as a consequence of the
debt restructuring carried out by Quinenco in the fourth quarter, which
replaced short-term with long-term debt.
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Minority Interest
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Minority interest increased by 23.7% compared to the third quarter of
2005, primarily due to the increased interest of minority shareholders in
Madeco following its capital increase in November 2005.
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Equity
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Shareholders' equity did not vary significantly from the third quarter of
2005.
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Quinenco Corporate Level Debt and Cash
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As of December 31, 2005, financial debt with third parties at the
corporate level was Ch$335,862 million (US$655.3 million). As of the same
date, cash and cash equivalents amounted to Ch$81,000 million (US$158.0
million). The debt to total capitalization ratio at the corporate level
was 32.0%.
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NAV
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As of December 31, 2005, the estimated net asset value (NAV) of Quinenco
was US$2.0 billion (Ch$963 per share) and market capitalization was US$1.2
billion (Ch$580 per share). The discount to NAV is estimated at 39.8% as
of the same date.
NAV as of 12.31.2005
US$2.0 billion
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SECTOR /OPERATING COMPANY ANALYSIS
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FINANCIAL SERVICES SECTOR
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The following table details Quinenco's proportionate share of income from
investments in the Financial Services sector during 2004 and 2005:
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Full Year Full Year Full Year
Ownership 4Q 2004 2004 3Q 2005 4Q 2005 4Q 2005 2005 2005
% MCh$ MCh$ MCh$ MCh$ MUS$ MCh$ MUS$
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Banco de Chile (1) 52.2% 9,343 47,254 13,261 10,947 21.4 52,769 103.0
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(1) Ownership % in the above table corresponds to voting rights in Banco de
Chile.
BANCO DE CHILE
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4Q 2004 4Q 2005 4Q 2005 2004 2005 2005
MCh$ MCh$ MUS$ MCh$ MCh$ MUS$
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Operating revenues 125,727 139,927 273.0 486,737 518,451 1,011.6
Provision for loan losses (21,668) (18,094) (35.3) (76,158) (55,014) (107.3)
Operating expenses (72,588) (76,297) (148.9) (249,623) (276,464) (539.4)
Net income (loss) 32,085 39,323 76.7 158,123 180,724 352.6
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Loan portfolio, net 7,136,954 8,205,924 16,011.6
Total assets 9,996,575 10,692,761 20,863.9
Shareholders' equity 698,817 775,107 1,512.4
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Net interest margin 3.2% 4.6% 3.8% 4.1%
Net financial Margin 4.3% 4.7% 4.0% 4.2%
Efficiency ratio 57.7% 54.5% 51.2% 53.3%
ROAE 18.7% 20.6% 23.6% 26.7%
ROAA 1.3% 1.5% 1.6 1.8%
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Full Year 2005 Results
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Banco de Chile reported net income of Ch$180,724 million (US$352.6 million), for
the year ended December 31, 2005, surpassing its previous record net income of
Ch$158,123 million (US$308.5 million) in 2004. The 14.3% increase was mainly
attributable to strong growth in operating revenues and lower provisions for
loan losses, the effect of which was partially offset by an increase in the
bank's operating expenses.
Operating revenues amounted to Ch$518,451 million (US$1,011.6 million), up 6.5%
from the Ch$486,737 million (US$949.7 million) reported in 2004. One of the main
drivers of growth in operating revenues was net financial income which rose by
5.2% to Ch$377,369 million (US$736.3 million). Net financial income, which is
the sum of net interest income and net FX transactions, grew as a result of a
1.7% increase in average interest earning assets, an increase in the inflation
rate (3.8% in 2005 vs. 2.4% in 2004) and a more favorable asset mix. Fee income,
which accounted for 26.6% of operating revenues in 2005, also contributed to the
rise, growing by 4.9% to Ch$137,793 million (US$268.9 million). Fee income
growth was mainly attributable to the bank's subsidiary operations, particularly
the stock brokerage, fund management and insurance areas.
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Gains on the sale of financial instruments related to earnings on securities
held by the stock brokerage subsidiary, also boosted operating revenues during
the year.
Provisions for loan losses decreased by 27.8% to Ch$55,014 million (US$107.3
million), reflecting the favorable economic environment which prevailed
throughout 2005.
Operating expenses increased by Ch$26,841 million (US$52.4 million) to
Ch$276,464 million (US$539.4 million) compared to 2004, primarily due to a rise
in administrative expenses of Ch$12,700 million (US$24.8 million) associated
with the bank's branches in the United States in connection with regulatory
compliance requirements. Likewise, personnel salaries and expenses increased by
Ch$9,698 million (US$18.9 million) or 6.9% as a result of employee severance
expenses incurred in connection with a restructuring of the bank's commercial
platform.
The higher operating expenses incurred in 2005 affected Banco de Chile's
efficiency ratio (measured as operating expenses to operating revenues), which
led to a deterioration in the bank's efficiency rate for the period (53.3% in
2005 as compared to 51.3% in 2004). Isolating the effect of one-time
expenditures for personnel restructuring and U.S. regulatory compliance costs,
the efficiency ratio would have dropped to below 50% as of December 2005.
Price-level restatement losses totaled Ch$11,450 million (US$22.3 million)
compared to price-level restatement losses of Ch$7,735 million (US$15.1 million)
reported in 2004. The losses in 2005 reflect the higher inflation experienced
during the period.
Income taxes increased from Ch$19,010 million (US$37.1 million) to Ch$21,391
million (US$41.7 million) due to the higher income tax base in 2005 which
resulted from the bank's growth in income before taxes.
As of December 2005, the Bank's loan portfolio had grown by 15.0% to
Ch$8,205,924 million (US$16.0 billion). Loan portfolio growth was driven by
increases in commercial loans, consumer loans, other outstanding loans,
contingent loans and factoring and leasing contracts, all of which were
stimulated by the favorable economic conditions which prevailed in 2005.
Banco de Chile was the second ranked bank in the country (in terms of loans)
with a market share of 18.1% according to information published by the Chilean
Superintendency of Banks for the period ended December 31, 2005. Its return on
capital and reserves for the twelve-month period was 30.4%, the highest in the
Chilean financial system. The local financial system as a whole reported a
return on capital and reserves of 17.9% in 2005, according to the same source.
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4Q 2005 Results
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Banco de Chile's operating revenues increased by 11.3% to Ch$139,927 million
(US$273.0 million) in the fourth quarter of 2005. The increase in operating
revenues was mainly due to an increase in net financial income, a higher level
of fee income earned during the quarter and a reduction in losses on financial
instruments (net).
Operating revenues were boosted by higher net financial income, which rose from
Ch$96,958 million (US$189.2 million) in 2004 to Ch$105,705 million (US$206.3
million) in 4Q 2005. Net financial income, which is calculated as the sum of net
interest revenue and foreign exchange transactions (net), comprised 75.5% of
operating revenues in 4Q 2005. The increase in net financial income was
primarily due to the higher inflation experienced during the quarter. The
increase in operating revenues was also attributable to a Ch$3,721 million
(US$7.3 million) reduction in
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losses on the sale of financial instruments (net), which decreased from Ch$7,628
million (US$14.9 million) to Ch$3,907 million (US$7.6 million). Fee income,
which reached Ch$38,129 million (US$74.4 million), equivalent to 27.2% of total
operating revenues, increased by 4.8% mainly as a result of higher fee income
associated with credit restructurings in the corporate banking area.
Provisions amounted to Ch$18,094 million (US$35.3 million), a decrease of 16.5%
from the Ch$21,668 million (US$42.3 million) reported in 4Q 2004. The decline in
4Q 2005 provisions was mainly related to lower provisions on corporate loans in
the construction, manufacturing and agribusiness sectors.
Other income and expenses decreased from Ch$5,712 million (US$11.1 million) to
Ch$4,490 million (US$8.8 million), primarily due to higher provisions and
charge-offs on assets received in lieu of payment (included with other
non-operating expenses).
Operating expenses increased by 5.1% to Ch$76,297 million (US$148.9 million)
compared to the fourth quarter of 2004, mainly attributable to extraordinary
expenses (including a US$3 million fine) associated with the bank's U.S.
branches in connection with compliance with United States regulatory
requirements.
Price-level restatement losses totaled Ch$4,645 million (US$9.1 million)
compared to price-level restatement losses of Ch$1,962 million (US$3.8 million)
reported in 4Q 2004. The losses in 4Q 2005 reflect the higher inflation
experienced during the period.
Net income increased by 22.6% to Ch$39,323 million (US$76.7 million) in 4Q 2005.
The increase in net quarterly earnings mostly reflects the higher level of
operating revenues earned during the quarter and a lower level of provisions for
loan losses, the effect of which was partially offset by an increase in
operating expenses, higher price-level restatement losses and an increase in
income taxes.
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FOOD & BEVERAGE SECTOR
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The following table details Quinenco's proportionate share of income (loss) from
investments in the Food & Beverage sector during 2004 and 2005:
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Full Year Full Year Full Year
Ownership 4Q 2004 2004 3Q 2005 4Q 2005 4Q 2005 2005 2005
% MCh$ MCh$ MCh$ MCh$ MUS$ MCh$ MUS$
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CCU 32.1% 7,477 14,488 2,584 6,438 12.6 15,452 30.2
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CCU
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Sales 131,054 148,595 289.9 435,683 492,047 960.1
Operating income (loss) 23,540 25,829 50.4 60,820 66,470 129.7
Net income (loss) 24,267 19,270 37.6 47,028 48,177 94.0
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Total assets 613,561 643,273 1,255.2
Shareholders' equity 312,979 319,030 622.5
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Full Year 2005 Results
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CCU's consolidated sales revenue rose by 12.9% to Ch$492,047 million (US$960.1
million), attributable to an 8.4% increase in volume sold and 3.7% higher
average prices. Beer in both Chile and Argentina and the soft drinks and mineral
water segments benefited from strong sales, accounting for approximately 63% of
the Ch$56,364 million (US$110.0 million) increase. Worth noting is that the
pisco segment also contributed Ch$19,948 million (US$38.9 million) to the
consolidated sales growth as a result of the creation of Cia. Pisquera de Chile
in March 2005. The increase in consolidated sales was partially offset by a
decline in wine sales, which fell by 1.1% as a consequence of the 6.4%
appreciation of the Chilean peso vis-a-vis the US dollar. Revenues by core
businesses can be broken down as follows: beer Chile (38.3%), beer Argentina
(9.5%), soft drinks/mineral water (27.6%), wine (17.1%), pisco (5.8%) and others
(1.7%).
Operating income jumped by 9.3% to Ch$66,470 million (US$129.7 million) in 2005,
mainly due to the higher sales levels associated with the beer (Chile and
Argentina), soft drinks and mineral water segments, although higher costs and
SG&A expenses partially offset the increase. In addition, a decline of Ch$3,637
million (US$7.1 million) in operating income from the wine segment due to the
aforementioned decline in sales and higher raw material and SG&A costs also
partially offset the overall rise in operating profits for the period. EBITDA
reached Ch$107,613 million (US$210.0 million) showing an increase of 3.9% over
2004.
CCU reported non-operating losses of Ch$9,315 million (US$18.2 million),
compared to non-operating losses of Ch$6,400 million (US$12.5 million) in 2004.
The deterioration in non-operating results is mostly explained by a reduction in
other non-operating income, which in 2004 included gains on the sale of fixed
assets. To a lesser extent, higher interest expense and price-level restatement
losses also explain the variation.
The aforementioned 9.3% increase in operating income in 2005 was reflected in
CCU's net income for the year, which rose by 2.4% to Ch$48,177 million (US$94.0
million). In spite of this marked improvement, the increase was partially offset
by the aforementioned reduction in non-operating results and an increase in
income taxes during the year.
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4Q 2005 Results
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CCU's sales in the fourth quarter of 2005 grew by 13.4% compared to the fourth
quarter of 2004, due to an increase in consolidated sales volumes and higher
average prices. The growth in sales volumes was led by the Chilean beer segment
(+9.5%), the Argentine beer segment (+9.4%), soft drinks, nectar and mineral
water (+4.5%) and pisco (+187.0%). The increase in sales volumes was partially
offset by a decline in domestic and export wines. Higher average prices were
mostly attributable to the Chilean and Argentine beer segments, pisco and
domestic wines and soft drinks.
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The increase in sales led to an improvement of 9.7% in CCU's operating income
for the period, which reached Ch$25,829 million (US$50.4 million). Although
gross profit increased by 20.1% to Ch$84,376 million (US$164.6 million), a 25.3%
rise in SG&A expenses incurred in connection with the marketing area partially
offset the effect. As a percentage of sales, SG&A increased from 35.7% in the
fourth quarter of 2004 to 39.4% in 4Q 2005. The consolidated operating margin
was 17.4% of sales, compared to 18.0% in the same period of 2004.
CCU reported non-operating losses of Ch$3,023 million (US$5.9 million) compared
to non-operating income of Ch$647 million (US$1.3 million) in 4Q 2004. The
deterioration in non-operating results was primarily attributable to a reduction
in other non-operating income (which in 4Q 2004 included the gain on sale of a
property site), and higher interest expense associated with the debt financing
of the pisco business segment.
Net income declined by 20.6% to 19,270 million (US$37.6 million) in 4Q 2005.
Although quarterly results benefited from the higher sales level which led to a
marked increase in operating income, the aforementioned deterioration in
non-operating results and higher income tax expense dragged down the net result
for the fourth quarter of the year.
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS SECTOR
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The following table details Quinenco's proportionate share of income from
investments in the Telecommunications sector during 2004 and 2005:
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Full Year Full Year Full Year
Ownership 4Q 2004 2004 3Q 2005 4Q 2005 4Q 2005 2005 2005
% MCh$ MCh$ MCh$ MCh$ MUS$ MCh$ MUS$
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Telefonica
del Sur 73.7% 1,412 5,235 1,508 1,405 2.7 5,656 11.0
Entel (1) 5.7% 1,163 2,792 960 1,033 2.0 4,040 7.9
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Sales 14,081 13,904 27.1 54,846 54,724 106.8
Operating income (loss) 3,415 3,330 6.5 12,965 12,983 25.3
Net income (loss) 1,915 1,907 3.7 7,108 7,667 15.0
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Total assets 143,106 128,624 251.0
Shareholders' equity 66,299 67,693 132.1
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Telefonica del Sur's revenues reached Ch$54,724 million (US$106.8 million) in
2005, varying only slightly from the Ch$54,846 million (US$107.0 million)
reported in 2004. Although the sales level in 2005 remained constant, the
revenue mix highly favored non-regulated services, which in 2005 accounted for
42.6% of total revenues, up from 38% in 2004. The Ch$2,464 million (US$4.8
million) or 11.8% growth in non-regulated services offset the decline in
revenues associated with basic telephony and access charges, which fell by
Ch$2,379 million (US$4.6 million) and Ch$206 million (US$0.4 million),
respectively.
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Telefonica del Sur continued to migrate towards fixed price plans for basic
telephony services, which has tended to compensate for lost traffic revenue due
to the substitution of Internet and mobile communications alternatives.
Total lines in service (including prepaid clients) reached 190,971 in 2005, an
increase of 2.7%. Long distance revenues were affected by lower average prices,
which resulted in a 6.9% decline in 2005.
Internet revenue jumped by 33.2% to Ch$8,433 million (US$16.5 million) in 2005,
accounting for 15.4% of all sales. The strong growth in this area was due to a
43.8% increase in the number of wide band clients, which as of December 31, 2005
reached 36,542. Likewise, revenue from security and data services experienced
rapid growth in 2005, increasing by 30.8% and 7.3%, respectively.
Basic telephony services and user access charges accounted for 57.4% (46.8% and
10.6%, respectively) of all revenues, followed by Internet (15.4%), long
distance services (7.8%), public telephones (5.6%), data services (4.9%),
security (4.6%) and other non-regulated services (4.3%), which include telephone
guides and equipment sales, among others.
Operating profits remained steady at Ch$12,983 million (US$25.3 million),
varying by less than 1% from 2004. Selling, general and administrative expense
as a percentage of sales was 26.6%, compared to 26.7% in 2004. Telefonica del
Sur's cash generating capacity remained strong in 2005 with EBITDA reaching
Ch$26,520 million (US$51.7 million), almost unchanged from the Ch$26,449 million
(US$51.6 million) reported in 2004. Free cash flow was mainly used to fund
CAPEX, dividends and debt service obligations.
Non-operating losses decreased from Ch$3,562 million (US$7.0 million) in 2004 to
Ch$2,930 million (US$5.7 million) in 2005. The improvement in non-operating
results was primarily due to a 29.2% reduction in interest expense (net of
interest income) as a result of a debt restructuring carried out in 2005.
Net profit in 2005 amounted to Ch$7,677 million (US$15.0 million), representing
an 8.0% increase from the Ch$7,108 million (US$13.9 million) reported in 2004.
The increase in bottom line results for the year was mainly attributable to the
aforementioned improvement in non-operating results.
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4Q 2005 Results
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Telefonica del Sur's revenues reached Ch$13,904 million (US$27.1 million)
varying by 1.3% from the Ch$14,081 million (US$27.5 million) reported in the
fourth quarter of 2004. The slight reduction in sales was mainly due to the
migration of customers to fixed rate telephony plans. In general terms, while
substitution of fixed telephony for mobile telephony and other alternatives has
continued to capture a portion of the company's traditional sale base,
Telefonica del Sur continued to successfully bolster its product base to rely on
revenue generation from non-regulated services.
In spite of a reduction of 3.0% in SG&A expenses, operating profit declined by
2.5% to Ch$3,330 million (US$6.5 million), reflecting the lower sales level. The
operating margin decreased slightly from 24.3% to 23.9% of sales.
Telefonica del Sur reported non-operating losses of Ch$832 million (US$1.6
million), down by 8.2% from the non-operating losses of Ch$906 million (US$1.8
million) reported in 4Q 2004. The improvement in non-operating results was
primarily attributable to a reduction in interest expense as a result of a
lighter debt load.
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Telefonica del Sur reported net income of Ch$1,907 million (US$3.7 million), a
variation of only Ch$8 million (US$15 thd) compared to the Ch$1,915 million
(US$3.7 million) reported in the fourth quarter of 2004, mainly as a result of
the aforementioned improvement in non-operating results.
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MANUFACTURING SECTOR
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Ownership 4Q 2004 2004 3Q 2005 4Q 2005 4Q 2005 2005 2005
% MCh$ MCh$ MCh$ MCh$ MUS$ MCh$ MUS$
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Madeco 47.8% 411 4,781 824 858 1.7 6,089 11.9
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Sales 77,158 88,555 172.8 335,700 365,488 713.1
Operating income (loss) 4,858 5,898 11.5 26,082 27,840 54.3
Net income (loss) 805 1,802 3.5 8,819 12,014 23.4
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Total assets 355,255 344,338 671.9
Shareholders' equity 164,219 205,380 400.7
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Full Year 2005 Results
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Madeco's sales level rose by 8.9% to Ch$365,488 million (US$713.1 million) in
2005. The growth in sales during the year was mainly attributable to an increase
in the volume sold and higher average prices of cable products in Brazil, Chile
and Peru. Price increases were related to the increase in the price of copper.
The rise in consolidated sales was partially offset by lower sales corresponding
to the brass mills, flexible packaging and aluminum profiles business units.
Sales corresponding to the cable business unit were up by Ch$39,806 million
(US$77.7 million) or 23.1% to Ch$212,062 million (US$413.8 million) as a
consequence of strong demand for copper wire and copper and aluminum cables in
Madeco's main markets of Brazil, Chile and Peru. The increase in sales was price
driven (+12.6%), although a 9.3% increase in the volume sold also contributed to
the boost in sales.
Brass mill sales fell by 8.2% to Ch$79,908 million (US$155.9 million) due to a
reduction in the volume sold (-11.4%) in Chile and a lower level of export sales
from Chile. Likewise, the flexible packaging unit also reported a decline in
sales from Ch$46,742 million (US$91.2 million) in 2004 to Ch$44,159 million
(US$86.2 million) in 2005. Reduced sales in Chile were mainly the effect of a
closure of a subsidiary in 2004, although the Chilean operations are also in the
process of refocusing their product line which also implied lost sales. Sales of
the aluminum profiles unit remained in line with those of 2004, decreasing
slightly to Ch$29,359 million (US$57.3 million) due to lower average prices.
Sales of the cable business unit accounted for 58.0% of total sales, followed by
brass mills (21.9%), flexible packaging (12.1%) and aluminum profiles (8.0%).
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In spite of higher costs associated with raw materials, particularly copper and
aluminum, as well as a 4.6% increase in SG&A expenses mostly related to one-time
expenses in the Brazilian cable operations, the strong sales performance of the
cables business unit led to an increase in operating profits for the period.
Operating income rose by 6.7% to Ch$27,840 million (US$54.3 million), almost
entirely attributable to the 78.3% growth experienced by the cable unit during
the year.
Operating profit by business unit can be broken down as follows: cables (69.6%),
brass mills (7.3%), flexible packaging (12.3%) and aluminum profiles (10.8%).
The operating margin as a percentage of sales fell slightly from 7.8% in 2004 to
7.6% in 2005, mainly due to the aforementioned cost increases of raw materials.
The growth in EBITDA for the year was 4.9%, reaching Ch$39,082 million (US$76.3
million).
Madeco reported non-operating losses of Ch$13,642 million (US$26.6 million),
down by 7.9% from the Ch$14,816 million (US$28.9 million) reported in 2004,
mostly explained by a 17.9% reduction in interest expense as a consequence of a
lower debt level and lower prevailing interest rates, as well as a decline in
non-operating expenses (net). Non-operating expenses (net) are primarily
composed of assets write-downs in Argentina and Chile and credits related to the
reversal of provisions made in prior periods. The reduction in non-operating
losses was partially offset by an increase in price-level restatement losses and
exchange rate losses due to the devaluation of the Brazilian real in December
2005.
Madeco reported net income of Ch$12,014 million (US$23.4 million) in 2005. This
represented an increase of 36.2% compared to 2004, attributable to the
significantly stronger performance of the cable business unit at the operating
level and an improvement in non-operating results.
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Madeco's sales in the fourth quarter of 2005 increased by 14.8% to Ch$88,555
million (US$172.8 million), attributable to higher sales of the cables business
unit whose sales grew by 37.5% million to Ch$52,745 million (US$102.9 million).
The increase in sales was partially offset by a reduction in sales in the brass
mills, flexible packaging and aluminum profiles business units, which fell by
Ch$2,998 million (US$5.9 million) or 7.7% to Ch$35,810 million (US$69.9
million).
Cable sales were boosted by a 16.7% increase in sales volumes, as well as higher
average prices. Sales increases of cable products were attributable to all of
Madeco's markets, particularly Peru where sales grew by 79.3%. Brass mills sales
fell by 7.1%, owing to lower sales volumes in Chile and a reduction in export
revenue attributable to the revaluation of the Chilean peso. Flexible packaging
sales were down by 9.3% compared to 4Q 2004 as a result of the disposal of
Alufoil late last year. Aluminum profiles sales dropped by 8.0% due to
competitive pressure from imported products.
Sales of the wire and cables business unit (whose principal operation is Ficap
Brazil) accounted for 59.5% of total sales, followed by brass mills (20.5%),
flexible packaging (11.8%) and aluminum profiles (8.2%).
The increase in sales of the cables business unit led to a sharp increase in
operating income earned during the fourth quarter of 2005. Additionally, the
flexible packaging unit more than tripled its operating profits mainly due to
production and operational efficiencies. As a consequence, consolidated
operating income rose from Ch$4,858 million (US$9.5 million) to Ch$5,898 million
(US$11.5 million), an increase of 21.4%. This increase more than offset the
decline in operating income reported by the brass mills and aluminum profiles
units. Operating income of the wire and cable business unit accounted for
Ch$4,254 million (US$8.3 million) of total operating income, followed by
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flexible packaging (Ch$1,252 million, US$2.4 million) and aluminum profiles
(Ch$460 million, US$0.9 million). The brass mills unit reported an operating
loss of Ch$69 million (US$0.1 million). The operating margin rose to 6.7%
compared to 6.3% one year ago, primarily due to the improved operating
performance of the cables and flexible packaging units.
Non-operating losses amounted to Ch$5,430 million (US$10.6 million), up from the
Ch$3,845 million (US$7.5 million) reported in 4Q 2004. The increase in
non-operating losses is largely explained by a deterioration in foreign currency
translation results. Madeco reported FX losses of Ch$2,208 million (US$4.3
million), compared to FX gains of Ch$749 million (US$1.5 million) in 4Q 2004,
primarily due to the devaluation of the Brazilian real in December. Worth noting
is interest expense fell by 33.8%, partially offsetting the increase in
non-operating losses during the quarter.
Madeco reported a net profit of Ch$1,802 million (US$3.5 million) for the fourth
quarter of 2005, compared to net income of Ch$805 million (US$1.6 million) in 4Q
2004. The 123.9% increase in net quarterly earnings was attributable to the
aforementioned improvement in operating results and income tax credits amounting
to Ch$1,630 million (US$3.2 million), the effect of which was partially offset
by the deterioration in non-operating results during the fourth quarter.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
QUINENCO S.A.
By: s/s Luis Fernando Antunez
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Name: Luis Fernando Antunez
Title: Authorized Representative
Dated: March 1, 2006